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Get Ginny's Top 10 Books of 2025 list for FREE here Get your free 2026 tracker sheet here Check out the 1000 Hours Outside Mega Bundle that includes the 2026 Kick-Off Pack here Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, starts 2026 in the most Ginny way possible: a rare, slightly-uncomfortable solo episode chosen on purpose, because New Year's Day landed on episode 666, and she decided to “fall on the sword” herself. From there, she pulls you into the real origin story of 1000 Hours Outside: a young mom in over her head, three little kids, no sleep, and the first truly good day she'd had in years, September 2011 at a Michigan park, when four to six hours outside (a Charlotte Mason idea she initially thought was ridiculous) changed everything. This episode is a rally cry for families who want more peace, more play, more courage, and less screen-shaped childhood, plus practical ways to start tracking, building a life with “not enough time for screens,” and letting nature become the place where kids grow up incrementally… and parents learn to trust them. Along the way, Ginny shares her top 10 most meaningful books of 2025 (out of 210 books read during the year!), the quotes that steadied her this year, and why reading, walking, and outside time are “time-protection” habits in a world designed to co-opt attention. She also reads the marketing language from Replika AI out loud, because it genuinely alarms her, and makes a clear, compassionate case for choosing the real thing: real friends, real discomfort, real growth, real life. The episode closes with hope for listeners carrying heavy burdens into the new year, and ends with “Beautiful World,” a song and musical collaboration featuring Ginny's daughters because the whole point is this: childhood isn't meant to be performed on a screen. It's meant to be lived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textIn this episode of Evolve Ventures, we call out the New Year trap that keeps smart, driven people stuck in the same patterns year after year. We unpack why starting fresh is not the same as growing forward and why real change has nothing to do with the calendar.This episode is for anyone ready to stop forcing goals and start becoming the kind of person who actually follows through. Listen with intention and let this be the moment you break the cycle for good.Digital Asset:Evolve Visioneering CycleHere are the related episodes, each one builds on today's conversation:#463 | Evolve Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever - https://apple.co/4jkESSf #465 | How Good Are You REALLY At Making Better Decisions - https://apple.co/44PNCtO Evolve Together Experiences:
January 1st doesn't need more pressure—it needs better systems. In this episode, I share how small daily habits, weekly reflection, and monthly perspective quietly shape a meaningful year. No hype. No hustle. Just what actually works.
Ryan and Dustin return for Week 17 NFL reactions and deliver a heartfelt sendoff on No Credentials Required. The guys share laughs about email mishaps and dive into the shockwaves from off-field NFL headlines, including Stefan Diggs' latest trouble. On a somber note, Ryan pays tribute to Tagalong, the beloved show mascot, sharing memories and stories that tug at the heartstrings. Then, it's all gridiron: the duo breaks down Week 17's most electric games, biggest upsets, disappointments, and peak performances. NFL playoff implications, coaching hot seats, and wild-card weekend chaos are all on the table. They wrap up with the “favorite athlete to wear number 96” segment and tease what's ahead for the final week of the season. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Righteous Felon Craft Jerky: For a limited time, save 20% off your order with promo code NOCREDS at checkout! Plus, free shipping for every order of $50 or more! | https://www.righteousfelon.com Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Discord: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY
What can the most impactful conversations of the year teach us about succeeding as leaders in today's world? In this special year-end episode, Kevin takes a reflective journey through 2025, sharing the top five most listened-to episodes and the powerful leadership lessons they offered. From mastering internal clarity to exploring the role of psychological safety and identity, Kevin revisits the big ideas that resonated most with listeners and shares how you can apply them to your leadership journey. Major themes that emerged across the podcast this year include leadership becoming more human, meaningful work as a leadership responsibility, communication as a skill multiplier, navigating complexity with flexibility, and mindset as the new leadership advantage. Coming in January, he'll launch a five-week bonus mini-series with past guest Jennifer Moss called "Change Your Culture in 20 Minutes or Less." Each short episode will provide specific, practical actions you can take to shape a more intentional and impactful workplace culture. Listen For 00:00 Introduction and purpose of the episode 01:02 Overview of the top five podcast episodes of 2025 01:59 Episode 1 thriving versus surviving and gaining perspective 03:54 Episode 2 communicating with presence preparation and emotional clarity 05:10 Episode 3 creating meaningful work through leadership 06:39 Episode 4 mastering questions and building a coaching culture 08:09 Episode 5 human powered leadership belonging and psychological safety 10:22 Key leadership themes from the year 10:43 Leadership is becoming more human 12:08 Meaningful work is a leadership responsibility 13:03 Communication as a leadership multiplier 14:18 Leading through complexity with flexibility 15:11 Mindset as the new leadership advantage 16:12 Announcement of upcoming culture series 18:37 Now what applying what you learned 19:30 Invitation to subscribe share and give feedback This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos. Resource Recommendations Sign up for our newsletters Get Flexible Leadership Email us at info@kevineikenberry.com Listen to the Top Episodes Win the Inside Game with Steve Magness How to Communicate More Effectively and Lead a Better Life with Michael Hoeppner Creating Meaningful Work with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles Mastering the Art of Questions with Dave Reynolds Creating Human-Powered Leadership with Dr. Christie Smith Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants with Jennifer Moss Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes
Staying in business for decades requires more than machines, processes, and good customers.In this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, I sit down with Bonnie and Ken Kuhn of Kuhn Tool, a multi-generation, family-owned shop in northwest Pennsylvania that has quietly endured for more than six decades. What makes this conversation special isn't just the longevity of the business, but the way Bonnie and Ken have built it together. From surviving offshoring waves and major customer losses to steadily growing from a handful of employees into a thriving operation, their story is rooted in flexibility, trust, and an unwavering commitment to people. They share how niching down, staying conservative with growth, and protecting employees through uncertain times helped them build a resilient company. We talk deeply about culture and what it really takes to create a workplace where people want to stay until retirement. Bonnie and Ken explain why respect, kindness, and genuine relationships aren't soft ideas, but strategic advantages in a demanding industry. Their stories about employee loyalty, family involvement, and moments of personal hardship reveal the human side of leadership that often gets overlooked. This episode is a powerful reminder that long-term success in manufacturing isn't driven solely by machines or technology. It's built through steady decisions, adaptability, and leaders who understand that people are not tools, they're the business. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (0:00) Ken reflects on flexibility as a core requirement for small businesses (3:11) The origins of Kuhn Tool and its evolution into a highly specialized job shop (5:22) How Factur can help you fill your sales pipeline (6:30) A snapshot of the business today, including services, capabilities, and team size (9:16) What it takes to operate in a low-volume, high-mix, high-precision environment (12:10) Why niching down became a critical strategic decision (15:03) Surviving offshoring and losing major customers during industry downturns (17:59) How cold calling from the Thomas Register helped rebuild the business (22:07) The importance of being proactive instead of waiting for work to return (25:42) What it takes to build a company where people want to retire (28:13) Why respect is the foundation of long-term employee retention (28:55) Hiring challenges and using social media and referrals to attract talent (30:32) Why we love SMW Autoblok for workholding (31:43) How technology investments replaced hard-to-find toolmaker skills (33:55) Early adoption of five-axis machining and why it paid off (38:05) Leveraging waterjet technology to improve flexibility and resilience (42:23) Meaningful moments that define ownership beyond profits (44:57) Bonnie's powerful story about returning to the shop after COVID (47:54) The role of NTMA and peer groups in leadership development (52:12) Why community and shared learning matter for small business owners (55:23) Embracing technology, including AI, as just another leadership tool (59:19) Why you should head to the 2026 IMTS Exhibitor Workshop Resources & People Mentioned Get a free custom report from Factur at Facturmfg.com/chips Why we love SMW Autoblok for workholding Why you should head to the 2026 IMTS Exhibitor Workshop Connect with Bonnie and Ken Kuhn Kuhn Tool & Die Connect with Bonnie on LinkedIn Connect with Ken on LinkedIn Connect With Machine Shop Mastery The website LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Subscribe to Machine Shop Mastery on Apple, Spotify Audio Production by PODCAST FAST TRACK
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How we experience an event may change how we remember it. Christopher Baldassano, associate professor of psychology at Columbia University, looks into our past experiences for clues. Christopher Baldassano is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Columbia University. He was an undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, received his PhD in Computer […]
In hour 3 Randy and Abe get in to the Falcons finish to the season coming off of another great win, and talk about the CFB Playoff that starts Wednesday.
In this replay episode, I'm thrilled to bring back one of the most impactful conversations I've ever had on the podcast — my interview with Dr. Barry Prizant, world-renowned speech-language pathologist and author of the groundbreaking book Uniquely Human. Our discussion gets to the heart of why the field of autism education is shifting away from compliance-based, behavior-focused models and toward approaches rooted in compassion, emotional regulation, and trusting relationships. Dr. Prizant shares powerful insights about: ✨ understanding autistic behaviors as meaningful human responses ✨ how storytelling has shaped his work and shaped Uniquely Human ✨ why reflective practice is essential in our classrooms ✨ and how listening to autistic voices is helping reshape "what works" in autism education We also dig into topics like echolalia, the SCERTS model, relationship-based intervention, non-speaking communication, and why honoring a child's intuition and individuality is more effective—and more humane—than rigid compliance. This conversation left me feeling inspired, energized, and hopeful about where autism education is heading… and I know it will do the same for you. Bio Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP is recognized as among the world's leading scholars on autism and as an innovator of respectful, person- and family-centered approaches. He is Director of Childhood Communication Services, Adjunct Professor of Communicative Disorders at the University of Rhode Island, and has fifty years of experience as an international consultant and researcher. Barry has published five books, 150 articles/chapters, and is co-author of The SCERTS Model, now being implemented internationally. He was a two-time featured presenter at the UN World Autism Awareness Day, with more than 1000 presentations internationally. Barry's book Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism (2022) is the best-selling book on autism since 2015, published in 26 languages and ranked by Book Authority as #1 of the "100 best books on autism of all time". Barry co-hosts a podcast, Uniquely Human: The Podcast, with his friend, Dave Finch, an autistic audio engineer. Dr. Barry Prizant's Links: Website: https://barryprizant.com/ Uniquely Human Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uniquely-human-the-podcast/id1532460901 Uniquely Human Book: https://amzn.to/4e5VWZN The Scerts Model Books: https://amzn.to/4kFpbF5 DRBI (Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention) Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uniquely-human-the-podcast/id1532460901?i=1000711834231 Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Amy Laurent Ted Talk "Compliance Is Not The Goal": https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_laurent_compliance_is_not_the_goal_letting_go_of_control_and_rethinking_support_for_autistic_individuals?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Thinking Person's Guide To Autism: https://thinkingautismguide.com/ David Finch Website: https://davidjfinch.com/ Ros Blackburn & Sigourney Weaver Interview: https://uniquelyhuman.com/2021/04/23/logically-illogical-an-interview-with-ros-blackburn-with-special-guest-sigourney-weaver/ Takeaways Dr. Barry Prizant brings decades of expertise in speech-language pathology, psycholinguistics, and autism advocacy — grounded in human connection, not behavior control. Uniquely Human was written to change the narrative around autism by sharing stories that center humanity, not deficits. Autistic behaviors are human responses, not symptoms to extinguish — and understanding the "why" leads to more effective and compassionate support. Emotional regulation and relationships matter more than compliance; kids cooperate when they feel safe, supported, and understood. The shift toward neurodiversity-affirming practice requires reflective practice and humility from professionals — especially when something isn't working. Evidence-based practice is broader than peer-reviewed research. It also includes family insight, lived experience, and data from everyday interactions. Parents' intuition matters, and professionals should never ask families to ignore what feels right for their child. Compliance-focused approaches often overlook emotional development, social connection, and the child's authentic voice. True support begins with trust, co-regulation, and being a calming presence when a child is overwhelmed. Listening to autistic voices is essential for shaping ethical and effective educational practices. Meaningful progress happens through everyday activities, strengths, and interests, not isolated drills. The field is moving toward relationship-based, developmental models (like SCERTS)—and that gives real hope for the future. You may also be interested in these supports Visual Support Starter Set Visual Supports Facebook Group Autism Little Learners on Instagram Autism Little Learners on Facebook
Heather shares a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has listened, supported, and grown alongside The Teacher Biz Podcast. As the show takes a hiatus, she invites you to continue revisiting past episodes as a resource and to stay connected through email and Instagram. She also shares encouragement for anyone who's been quietly wondering what might be possible beyond traditional teaching. Meaningful, flexible, and fulfilling work is possible. With gratitude at the center, this episode is about honoring the journey, the community that made it special, and the connections that continue beyond the mic.Key Takeaways:(02:20) Why the podcast is taking a break and what's next(04:30) Navigating online business trends and staying resilient(06:30) Why business friendships matter more than you thinkGrab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/startConnect With Heather:teacherbiz.com/aboutinstagram.com/teacherbiz
As the year winds down, many teachers find themselves thinking about what they want to change and why it's been so hard to change it. In this episode, I guide listeners through a practical reflection process that helps explain why meaningful change often feels elusive, even when the desire is there. Using real coaching stories and classroom-based examples, I unpack how hidden commitments and assumptions shape our instructional choices. This episode is an invitation to slow down, get curious, and replace self-blame with clarity. If you're feeling tired, stuck, or ready for a different kind of reset, this conversation offers a more humane path forward. Related Resource: Activity—Immunity to Change Model
Mississippi Today reporters Gwen Dilworth and Michael Goldberg recap some of the findings from their series "Behind Bars, Beyond Care," which uncovered widespread accusations of lack of adequate health care in Mississippi prisons and the suffering it causes. They discuss the potential for passage of reform in the upcoming 2026 legislative session.
Send us a textThis might explain why things keep feeling off. In today's episode, we talk about the hidden reason so many people feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with their progress. We break down why making “good” decisions is harder than it looks, how small choices quietly shape your future, and what actually helps you choose differently when life feels chaotic. This conversation is about clarity, momentum, and learning how to trust yourself again without relying on motivation or willpower.If you're ready to stop guessing and start choosing with intention, this episode will meet you right where you are. Press play, and let's raise your standard for every decision that comes next.Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today's conversation:#425 | Are You Actually Protecting Your Mental Health? - https://apple.co/4s9AMR6#422 | Are You Living by Someone Else's Standards? - https://apple.co/42M2EzP Evolve Together Experiences:
Before an optometry practice can grow in revenue, efficiency, or patient volume, it must first confront an uncomfortable truth: many eye care professionals are unknowingly holding their own practices back. In this episode of the Defocus Media Podcast, Dr. Fallon Patel challenges the long-standing beliefs that keep clinicians stuck, especially the idea that providing great care and […]
Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about how to rediscover your strength and intentionally design your next chapter after empty nesting.Kelly Salmons is a #1 best-selling author, speaker, and coach of empty-nesters. She is a visionary entrepreneur, educator, and former Naval Officer who now dedicates her life to helping women thrive in their next chapter through The Nest Evolution.After decades of leadership in the military, education, and wellness sectors, Kelly discovered that the transition into the empty nest wasn't an ending—but a powerful beginning.Today, she helps women reclaim their identity, embrace their purpose, and design meaningful lives beyond motherhood. Her diverse background includes serving as Dean of Academics at a K–8 charter school, launching global STEAM education initiatives, and owning a fitness center that empowered hundreds of women. With a B.S. in Oceanography from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master's in Education with a STEM emphasis, Kelly blends strategy and soul in everything she does. She lives in Naples, Florida, with her husband David, two soaring daughters, and two lovable dogs. Kelly believes midlife isn't a crisis—it's a calling.Connect with Kelly Here: Facebook: www.facebook.com/emptynestevolutionInstagram: www.instagram.com/emptynestevoLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhsalmonsWebsite: http://www.thenestevolution.comBook: You Can Overcome Anything! Vol 16 When You Refuse To Give Up- www.thenestevolution.com/bookGrab the freebie here: https://thenestevolution.com/trailblazers-download===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/
The Ravens and Steelers aren't the only teams with something to play for this coming week. The Seahawks and 49ers will battle for the top seed in the NFC as well. Myles Simmons gave his thoughts on that matchup and more.
The end of the year has a way of slowing us down. We look back. We take stock. We start asking questions that don't usually make it into our busy days. In Psalm 90, Moses invites us to do exactly that. He reminds us that our days are limited, God is eternal, and wisdom begins when we learn to live with that perspective. This message explores what it means to number our days, take sin seriously, and anchor our lives in the goodness of God rather than the temporary things that so easily consume our time. If you've ever wondered whether your life is being spent on what truly matters, Psalm 90 offers clarity, hope, and a path toward a life that is both measured and meaningful. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Santorini's Secrets: Discover the Art of Meaningful Gifting Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की नर्म धूप में सजी-संवरी संटोरिनी की गलियाँ और बाज़ार खुशियों की रंगीन चमक से ओतप्रोत थे।En: In the gentle winter sunlight, the streets and markets of Santorini were brimming with the colorful glow of happiness.Hi: सफेद घरों और नीले गुम्बदों के बीच, एक नई पुरानी कहानी बन रही थी, और अर्जुन उसका अहम हिस्सा था।En: Amidst the white houses and blue domes, a new old story was forming, and Arjun was an essential part of it.Hi: अर्जुन, एक खुर्दबीन यात्रानी, जो नई जगहों की सच्ची कहानी और आत्मा को समझने की चाह रखता था, अपने दोस्तों के लिए यादगार नववर्ष के उपहार ढूंढ रहा था।En: Arjun, an avid traveler, eager to understand the true stories and essence of new places, was looking for memorable New Year's gifts for his friends.Hi: अर्जुन ने सोचा, "यहाँ हर चीज़ की अपनी पहचान, अपनी कहानी छुपी है।"En: Arjun thought, "Everything here has its own identity, its own hidden story."Hi: लेकिन जैसे-जैसे वो रंगीन दुकानों से गुजरा, उसकी आँखें अनगिनत विकल्पों से उलझ गईं।En: But as he passed through the colorful shops, his eyes were overwhelmed by the countless options.Hi: Bazaar में चमकती चीज़ों की इतनी भरमार थी कि कौन सा चुनें, यह तय करना मुश्किल था।En: The abundance of shining things in the bazaar made it difficult to decide what to choose.Hi: समय भी तेज़ी से बीत रहा था, शाम ढलने पर सभी दुकानों को बंद होना था।En: Time was also flying by; all the shops were to close as evening approached.Hi: तभी अर्जुन को एक कोने में एक बुजुर्ग माली दिखाई दिया, जो खुशबूदार हाथ से बना साबुन बेच रहा था।En: Just then, Arjun noticed an elderly artisan in a corner selling fragrant handmade soaps.Hi: अर्जुन ने सोचा, "यही सही वक्त है जानने का कि इन चीज़ों के पीछे की कहानी क्या है।"En: Arjun thought, "This is the right moment to discover the story behind these things."Hi: अर्जुन पास जाकर बूढ़े माली से संवाद करने लगा।En: Arjun went over and began conversing with the old artisan.Hi: उन्होंने बताया कि यह साबुन पारंपरिक रीतियों से बनाया जाता है, हर टुकड़ा सुगंध और मेहनत का धीमा संगीत बाड़ता है।En: He explained that the soap is made using traditional methods, each piece exuding the slow music of fragrance and labor.Hi: साबुन की हर गांठ में संतोरिनी के नीले समुद्र और सफेद बर्फ सरीखे मोतियों की याद समाहित थी।En: Each bar of soap encapsulated the memory of Santorini's blue seas and pearl-like white snow.Hi: अर्जुन की आँखों में चमक थी, लेकिन उसकी जेब में सीमित रकम थी।En: Arjun's eyes sparkled, but his pocket held limited money.Hi: उसने जल्दबाज़ी से कोई मामूली वस्तु लेने की बजाय, सही में संतोरिनी की आत्मा को अपनाने का फैसला किया।En: Instead of hurriedly buying some trivial item, he decided to embrace the true essence of Santorini.Hi: उसने साबुन का वो खास टुकड़ा खरीदा, जो उसकी दोस्तों के लिए एक सच्चा तोहफा था।En: He bought that special bar of soap, a true gift for his friends.Hi: बाज़ार के उजाले में सांझ ढलने लगी। अर्जुन ने अंतिम साँस तक महसूस किया कि उसने केवल एक वस्तु नहीं, बल्कि एक जज़्बा, एक कहानी खरीदी है।En: As the twilight began to descend on the bustling bazaar, Arjun realized he had purchased not just an item, but a sentiment, a story.Hi: उसे महसूस हुआ, असली महत्व एक छोटी सी चीज़ की सांस्कृतिक स्तुति और व्यक्तिगत पहचान में है।En: He felt the true significance lies in the cultural tribute and personal identity of a small thing.Hi: अब अर्जुन के पास उपहार थे, जो अपनी अनोखी कहानियों से उसके दोस्तों को भी सौगात देंगे, ठीक उसी तरह जैसे संटोरिनी ने उसे अपनी कहानियों से भर दिया था।En: Now, Arjun had gifts that would offer his friends their own unique stories, just as Santorini had filled him with its tales. Vocabulary Words:gentle: नर्मsunlight: धूपbrimming: ओतप्रोतessence: आत्माmemorable: यादगारidentity: पहचानabundance: भरमारfragrant: खुशबूदारartisan: मालीtraditional: पारंपरिकencapsulated: समाहितpearl: मोतीsparkled: चमकtrivial: मामूलीembrace: अपनानेheritage: सांस्कृतिकsignificance: महत्वtribute: स्तुतिdescending: ढलनेbustling: हलचलsentiment: जज़्बाoverwhelmed: उलझcountless: अनगिनतoptions: विकल्पोंbazaar: बाज़ारconversing: संवादmethods: रीतियोंlabor: मेहनतtwilight: सांझsignificance: महत्व
(0:00) Mark Dondero and Dan Roche discuss everything Mike Vrabel did right in his first year coaching the Patriots.(25:43) The guys are excited the Patriots are playing important games in December again.(33:32) Will the pundits deem the Patriots a fraud team if they come up short in the playoffs?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everyone has been there at a family or friend gathering…. That awkward moment of silence in a conversation, followed by uncomfortable laughter or even a topic you don’t want to discuss. Amy and T.J. have some expert tips on how to become a “topic manager” and learn to become a “responsive listener.” We even share an amazing list of holiday themed icebreakers that you can keep in your back pocket to make all of your conversations fun, meaningful and memorable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone has been there at a family or friend gathering…. That awkward moment of silence in a conversation, followed by uncomfortable laughter or even a topic you don’t want to discuss. Amy and T.J. have some expert tips on how to become a “topic manager” and learn to become a “responsive listener.” We even share an amazing list of holiday themed icebreakers that you can keep in your back pocket to make all of your conversations fun, meaningful and memorable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone has been there at a family or friend gathering…. That awkward moment of silence in a conversation, followed by uncomfortable laughter or even a topic you don’t want to discuss. Amy and T.J. have some expert tips on how to become a “topic manager” and learn to become a “responsive listener.” We even share an amazing list of holiday themed icebreakers that you can keep in your back pocket to make all of your conversations fun, meaningful and memorable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
— Wellness is an embodied, ongoing practice that integrates body, mind, and habits. Recovery and growth arise from personalized, compassionate support, evidence-informed tools, and sustainable daily practices rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Meaningful change is co-created: clients bring lived experience and goals; practitioners offer guidance, skill-building, and accountability. Reducing harm (including alcohol use), restoring balance, and cultivating resilience are interconnected aims best served by holistic interventions that honor individual values, foster agency, and prioritize long-term wellbeing over quick fixes. Learning, reflection, and incremental action transform survival into thriving. Valeria interviews Emma Gardner — She is a UK-based solopreneur and recovery catalyst, helping individuals reclaim well-being through evidence-based coaching, practical nervous-system tools, and transformative programs. As founder of Evolve Recovery, Emma builds accessible resources—cards, journals, books, and courses—that support sustainable, compassionate change. With a background in addiction recovery, forensic science, and criminal justice, Emma blends science, lived experience, and practical strategies to guide listeners toward resilience. The work spans podcasting, course creation, and coaching, with a focus on trauma-informed, human-centered approaches that empower individuals and communities. Notable achievements include the development of the Recovery Box and a silver award for Best Product at the Mental Health Awards, reflecting a commitment to quality, impact, and accessibility. Emma hosts The Healing Odyssey podcast, featuring expert guests and real-world insights on recovery, mindfulness, and personal growth. Emma has released her first book 'Life Re-imagined: A practical guide to recovery & growth' and soon to release her new book, showing the different therapies and personal stories out in the world for people to discover, as 'AA is not the only way'. To learn more about Emma Gardner and her work, please visit: http://www.evolve-recovery.co.uk
Craig sits down with his minister to share his message of faith and finding meaning this holiday season. Also, Sheinelle looks back at when she traveled to London to sit down with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ahead of the release of ‘Wicked: For Good.' Plus, Al sits down with award-winning actor and producer Morgan Freeman to discuss the 88-year-old's iconic roles — from ‘The Shawshank Redemption' to playing a U.S. president three times — along with his new music endeavors and why he doesn't take himself too seriously. And, Dylan visits the owner of a candy shop serving up some of the best treats from around the world — all in one place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Everyone has been there at a family or friend gathering…. That awkward moment of silence in a conversation, followed by uncomfortable laughter or even a topic you don’t want to discuss. Amy and T.J. have some expert tips on how to become a “topic manager” and learn to become a “responsive listener.” We even share an amazing list of holiday themed icebreakers that you can keep in your back pocket to make all of your conversations fun, meaningful and memorable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Key Takeaways:Reframe goals as guides, not judgments. Traditional output-focused goals can create pressure and burnout; goals should inform your direction, not define your worth or success.Wrap up the year holistically. Reflect on wins, surprises, and growth beyond numeric targets, release what no longer serves you, and recognize internal and relational progress as real achievements.Make goals human-centered, not just metric-centered. Reframing SMART goals to be Supportive, Meaningful, Aligned, Relational, and Tension-free ensures they strengthen trust, connection, and values alongside traditional metrics.Measure relationships, not just money. Track trust, reciprocity, affinity, consistency, and advocacy to prioritize connection and mission impact, understanding that financial outcomes naturally follow strong relational foundations. “Goals aren't good or bad. They are just what they are. They are information.” “If we're only measuring our worth by input and output, we're really missing a lot on what we're doing and the progress that we're making.” "Work can be joyful. Grace, ease, joy is sustainable. Hustle and grind is not.”- Maryanne Dersch Let's Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you're growing fast or feeling stuck, we'll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I'll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker
What makes a Christmas truly meaningful when expectations don't always line up with reality? In this special Christmas episode, Zan is joined by her husband Joe and producer Caleb for a genuine, laughter-filled conversation about family traditions, imperfect holidays, and the surprising joy of serving others. Through stories of Cookie Camp and widow baskets, they reflect on releasing the “perfect” holiday. Be encouraged to hold your people close and create meaningful memories right where you are this Christmas. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/177-joe-tyler LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2 CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan
This teaching addresses anxiety, God's expectations for the season, the reason for the season, and encourages you to give God the greatest gift He desires.
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Happy December! Wow! The days leading up to Christmas always seem to fly by faster than the Polar Express. But it's here - tomorrow is Christmas Eve! How do you like to celebrate Christmas Eve? What family traditions did you have growing up? What traditions did you start with your kids? Have they changed as your kids have gotten older? In today's episode I wanted to offer you a chance to reflect and be reminded of the Christmas story, just in case you (like me) and so many other moms have been running around and been too busy, too overwhelmed, too tired, to stop and reflect on the real reason for the season. Grab a warm beverage, turn on the car seat warmer, or bundle up as you take a walk and listen in to this episode. Reminder: I've got some exciting things coming in January to help you design routines, rhythms, and systems that truly support your day-to-day life. And the best way to get started? Let's chat. You can book a free Discovery Call with me over at www.byrdmichelle.com And while you're there, be sure to join the email list so you don't miss a thing. You can also reach out any time at contact@byrdmichelle.com — especially if you just want to say hi or share your favorite Christmas Eve tradition! I pray this blesses you! Michelle PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn't working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter! Grab a coaching call with me at: https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/
Nick and Jonathan are joined by The MMQB's Albert Breer. Then, they question if the last two Browns games of the season matter for Kevin Stefanski.
The conversation delves into the boy crisis in education, exploring its causes, the impact of father involvement, the need for emotional literacy for boys, the importance of meaningful work and purpose, and societal perceptions of men. The conversation delves into the complexities of disparities and discrimination, exploring the impact of age, gender, systemic racism, and the shift from a meritocracy culture to a focus on equality of outcome. It also highlights the societal impact on economic health and mental well-being, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to address these issues.Takeaways- Boy crisis in education- Impact of father involvement- Emotional literacy for boys- Meaningful work and purpose- Societal perceptions of men Disparities and discrimination are influenced by a variety of factors- The shift from a meritocracy culture to a focus on equality of outcome has unintended consequencesChapters- 00:00 The Boy Crisis in Education- 06:58 Impact of Father Involvement- 18:21 Meaningful Work and Purpose- 33:16 Societal Perceptions of Men- 46:12 Exploring Disparities and Discrimination- 01:14:38 Equality of Opportunity vs. Equality of Outcome- 01:20:41 The Societal Impact on Economic Health and Mental Well-beingShow notes:https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/media-great-racial-awakeninghttps://tablet-mag-images.b-cdn.net/production/1238c93b7b2915eeda1d488d3e303becb3402a37-2348x1174.png?w=1200&q=70&auto=format&dpr=1 (screen share) https://randallgibson.medium.com/dont-let-others-determine-what-the-top-means-for-you-fede7c4db560 https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-lost-generation/ Blacks are 4% of UK pop but greater than 50% of TV ads https://x.com/RafHM/status/1982511468126875804?s=20 By age 19, 40% of young men had started higher education vs. 54% of young women. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2025-0154/Boys score about 5 points lower than girls in 4th grade, ~10 points lower by 8th grade, and ~12 points lower by 12th grade. https://boysinitiative.org/educational-achievement/In the U.S. in 2024, men age 65 and older are about 44% more likely to be in the labor force than women of the same age (23.4% vs. 16.2%), according to the https://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-14/golden-years-older-americans-at-work-and-play.htmPhysician study from 2005 and 2018Men worked ~9 hours more per week on average.Men worked significantly more hours per year (~2470 vs. ~2074 hours)Much of the earnings difference could be explained by hours and family formation factors2005 study https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w29933/w29933.pdf2018 study https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6109018/Jewish people make up 23% of Ivy League students https://www.unz.com/factcheck/factcheck-meritocracy-gelmans-sixth-column/Of the 965 individual Nobel Prize winners through 2025, about 220 have been Jewish or of Jewish descent, or roughly 22% of all laureates. The global Jewish population share is about 0.2% https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jewish_Nobel_laureatesA 2015 Times of Israel article noted 10 Jews among the top 50 global billionaires (20%) and they are 0.2 % of the world's population https://www.timesofisrael.com/10-jews-in-forbes-top-50-billionaires/6 in 10 human resource (HR) managers put diversity over qualifications when selecting candidates https://www.yahoo.com/news/companies-avoid-hiring-white-men-070000617.htmlHarvard humanities faculty: White men fell from 39% in 2014 to 18% in 2023Since 2021, 11 directors under 40 have been nominated for Emmys. None have been white men.The Disney Writing Program, which prides itself on placing nearly all its fellows as staff writers, has awarded 107 writing fellowships and 17 directing fellowships over the past decade—none to white men.https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-lost-generation/
John E. Anderson, MD / Richard J. Auchus, MD, PhD - Hypercortisolism and Difficult-to-Treat Cardiometabolic Disease: Therapeutic Developments and Clinical Advances Driving Meaningful Improvement in Patient Outcomes
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Flat prints can't capture your emotional complexity. Discover why layering paint with fabric, sound with texture, and traditional with digital creates wall art that evolves with light—revealing new depths each time you look.Learn more: https://www.highstyle.ca/fineart High Style Fine Art & Design City: Lacombe Address: 70 Ranchers Close Website: https://www.highstyle.ca/fineart Phone: +1 403 505 2217 Email: tamijo.highstyle@gmail.com
In this Christmas special, I sit down with my husband, Vic, for a warm, intimate, and meaningful conversation about the true heart of the holiday season. Together, we reflect on childhood Christmas memories, family traditions, faith, the pressure many feel around the holidays, and how our own views of Christmas have evolved as we've grown, blended our families, and navigated life's changing seasons.With stories that are both tender and hilarious (including childhood Christmas mischief!), this episode brings together nostalgia, simplicity, spiritual reflection, and the reminder that the greatest gifts aren't found under the tree, they're found in the people we love and the moments we cherish.In this episode, we cover: The childhood traditions and Christmas memories that shaped us The pressure many feel to “recreate” perfect holidays, and why you don't have to The gifts that truly matter and the beauty of handmade, heartfelt giving The deeper meaning of Christmas through faith and family How the holiday changes as our families grow, shift, and age Why simplicity, gratitude, and presence mean more than ever What we're wishing for (and praying for) this ChristmasHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Thanks to my Sponsors:Vivrelle: Go to Vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code flourishing for your first month of membership FREE - the code with also allow you to skip the Vivrelle waitlist. Timeline Nutrition: Head to timeline.com/flourishing to get 20% offFatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/FLOURISHING and using code FLOURISHING at checkoutJones Road Beauty: Use code FLOURISHING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #adNOBL: Head to NOBLTravel.com for up to 58% off your entire order! #NOBL #adBranch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basic with the code OVER50 at https://branchbasics.com/OVER50 #branchbasicspodKeep in Touch:Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvInterested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros confront a simple but uncomfortable reality most people never question the thinking that drives their behavior. They break down how intentional questions sharpen self-awareness, shape daily decision-making, and determine whether personal growth is sustainable or quietly stalled. Built on years of coaching experience and thousands of real conversations, this episode points toward deeper ownership, stronger identity, and long-term fulfillment.There is no performance here and no surface-level motivation, only practical personal development insight for people who are serious about growth, clarity, and consistency. Do not rush past this one. Let it slow you down enough to change how you think._______________________Learn more about:Your first 30-minute “Business Breakthrough Session” call with Alan is FREE. This call is designed to help you identify bottlenecks and build a clear plan for your next level. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700The “Next Level Hope Foundation” creates meaningful experiences for kids growing up without a father figure and builds a positive, supportive community around them.To support this event, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/5c6abcf7f_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.
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SLAP tears refer to injuries of the superior labrum of the shoulder, where the long head of the biceps tendon attaches to the glenoid. These tears are commonly identified on imaging, particularly in overhead athletes and aging populations, but their presence does not always explain pain or dysfunction. The shoulder relies heavily on soft tissue structures for stability, and the biceps–labral complex is exposed to significant load during overhead and deceleration activities. Importantly, labral changes are frequently seen in asymptomatic individuals, highlighting that structural findings alone do not equate to symptoms. Clinically, SLAP tears may present with deep shoulder pain, discomfort during overhead activity, clicking sensations, or fatigue with repeated use, though symptoms often overlap with other shoulder conditions. Diagnosis is challenging, as no single clinical test is highly accurate and imaging frequently reveals incidental findings. Meaningful diagnosis requires correlating symptoms, functional limitations, and activity demands rather than relying on imaging alone. From a treatment standpoint, conservative management is the first-line approach for most individuals. Rehabilitation focuses on restoring shoulder strength, scapular control, and load tolerance rather than "fixing" the labrum itself. While surgery may be appropriate in select cases, many people experience meaningful improvement with well-structured physical therapy. This episode explores how education, progressive loading, and evidence-based rehab strategies can help individuals return to function, even in the presence of a diagnosed SLAP tear. Link for my book: https://amzn.to/3Ld7ssd Link for my app: https://rehabscience.com/membership/ YouTube SLAP rehab video: https://youtu.be/FwiDJ6hoaYo?si=924NiLBuqPxBri0g
A theme that's dominated 2025 for me (and for many) has been price rises across many subscription-based platforms and services. My correspondence with companies has made clear that loyalty stands for very little. In fact, rather than being rewarded, longevity is increasingly exploited and monetised. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share a year-in-review through the lens of price rises. The tipping point was an email from my podcast hosting company, Libsyn, announcing a 71 percent increase effective from January. It was the straw that broke this camel's back after a year of similar moves elsewhere. In the episode, I share exchanges with three companies that reveal how loyalty is no longer valued in itself, but engineered to extract profit from those of us who've become reliant on these platforms. https://youtu.be/qrmUSdGwcMs A Symptom of Enshittification Cory Doctorow describes the underlying trend as “Enshittification”, a form of platform decay visible in companies like Facebook, Amazon, Google, Apple, and Adobe. It's not a glitch, but a feature. Doctorow traces a familiar arc: platforms start by serving users well in order to grow. Once established, they pivot toward business customers, monetisation, and scale. Eventually, when users and businesses are sufficiently locked in, services are degraded for everyone so maximum value can be pulled out as quickly as possible. Disproportionate price rises are one symptom of this process, particularly in how companies treat long-standing customers. Lock-in is maintained through network effects (it's hard to leave when everyone else is still there), non-transferable data (your work can't easily be exported), and digital restrictions where purchases only function inside a single ecosystem. Music, books, films, and software are “owned” only as long as the platform allows it. In the name of convenience, we give ourselves over to these systems and become dependent on them. As the digital and physical worlds converge, this logic extends beyond apps and websites into cars, home devices, utilities, and infrastructure. At that point, this stops being a simple matter of consumer choice. Extraction is baked into the products themselves. We are quietly acclimatising to this new normal. It has crept in through corporate consolidation, weak enforcement of anti-trust legislation, and business models that no longer need to meaningfully consider customer relationships once a certain scale is reached. Abusing Trust, Need, and Loyalty Charlie Brooker has cited Enshittification as an influence on Common People, the opening episode of Black Mirror series seven. A couple sign up to a subscription-based medical intervention that escalates in cost, complexity, and dependency. Features are removed. Adverts are inserted. The stakes become existential. One particularly chilling moment sees Mike literally mutilating his own body for money via an OnlyFans-style platform, a stark symbolic image of how value is extracted from people once dependency is established. Price Rises for a “Valued Customer” Libsyn informed me they were raising the price of hosting A Quiet Night Inside No 9 by 71 percent. The justification was a familiar list of added features and growth opportunities, none of which were relevant to how we use the service. We don't want adverts or growth tools. We want reliable hosting and delivery. This exchange highlighted how much podcasting has changed since I joined Libsyn in 2009. Hosting platforms have increasingly positioned themselves as intermediaries between advertisers and podcasters. That relationship now takes precedence. Advertising is framed as a benefit to creators, while enabling hosts to raise prices and skim revenue from both usage fees and ad sales. Listeners, meanwhile, absorb longer ad breaks as the new normal. Is this stage two of Enshittification in the podcasting world? Note, I pledge never to put adverts on my audio podcasts. YouTube is the only exception, because Google inserts them regardless. ConvertKit and Paying for Features I Don't Want A similar logic played out with Kit, formerly ConvertKit. I chose it in 2016 because it was simple and reliable and have been a loyal user ever since. A price increase from $49 to $59 a month was justified by new automations and tools I didn't ask for or use. There is no way to opt out and pay less. The only concession offered was annual billing, which I pointed out mirrors poverty-tax logic: those without upfront capital pay more. Symptoms of a Failing Service Vimeo was the clearest example of platform decay from the inside. Storage rules changed midstream. Long-held assumptions were invalidated. Downgrading meant losing access to years of work. Retention efforts amounted to one-off discounts rather than meaningful alternatives. What stood out wasn't hostility, but indifference. Once a service reaches a certain size, individual relationships no longer seem to matter. Their response felt so extreme that I suspected deeper problems, which seemed to be confirmed when Bending Spoons acquired Vimeo in November. I'm glad I left when I did, though it's still inconvenient clearing up broken links and legacy embeds after fifteen years of use. WishList Member and a Different Choice Not all companies operate this way. WishList Member has honoured the price and feature set I signed up for over a decade ago. While new tiers exist, functionality hasn't been removed to force upgrades. This appears to be a deliberate choice, and it communicates something simple: long-term trust and loyalty matters more than short-term extraction. I’ll let you know if this situation changes… Growth Logic and the Limits of Choice It's tempting to frame all this as a moral failure, but it's structural. Growth-at-all-costs logic makes price rises, feature bloat, and lock-in almost inevitable. These companies aren't malfunctioning; they're functioning exactly as the system encourages them to. This also makes it risky to romanticise alternatives. Newer companies may simply be at an earlier stage of the same cycle. Google once promised “don't be evil”. Facebook positioned itself as a less invasive alternative to MySpace. Scale changes incentives. Meaningful change won’t come from individual consumer choices alone. Competition has been hollowed out, and escape routes are increasingly narrow. Doctorow provides a section of existing and potential solutions that can give us reasons for active hope. Have you felt the pinch of price hikes this year? Feel free to get in touch and share your experiences.
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We're closing out our 10-part Wellness Series with a conversation that couldn't feel more fitting. Today's guest is my friend Brad Stulberg, who returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World. I read this book over the past couple of months and finished it on the plane heading to a busy week of interviews at the running event, and I genuinely felt more grounded and prepared because of it. Brad has been on the show many times, and I always leave our conversations with tangible takeaways for how to live and lead better. He's the author of The Practice of Groundedness, Master of Change, Peak Performance, and The Passion Paradox, and he brings such a thoughtful, practical lens to ambition, growth, and fulfillment. In this episode, we talk about caring deeply, the inevitability of failure, and why caring, even when it opens us up to heartbreak, is still worth it. We also touch on goal setting as we head into a new year and how to think about excellence in a way that's sustainable and meaningful. I hope you love this conversation as much as I did and that it leaves you feeling encouraged as we wrap up this series. Check out Brad’s work and pre order his newest book at BradStulberg.com What we talked about: December as a natural season for reflection, and the tension of “ramping down” while launching something big The Way of Excellence and how excellence can be a mindset you practice, not just an outcome you achieve “Brave New World” as a fear-to-curiosity reframe for big moments (races, interviews, parenting, hard lifts) Curiosity vs fear, and why curiosity helps you perform better (and feel better) under pressure Caring deeply as the cost of stepping into the arena, and why “too cool to care” is actually insecurity Excellence as heartfelt (not robotic) and a critique of “pseudo excellence” culture and optimization obsession Cold plunges and “hacks”: what's legit, what's hype, and when hard things are useful vs unnecessary Identity and the “house with rooms” metaphor (runner, parent, creative, partner) so one setback doesn't collapse your whole sense of self Reading vs short-form video for attention, cognition, and emotional health, plus habits that support focus New Year goals: why resolutions fail, and how values-based goal setting helps you climb the right mountain Sponsors: Eternal This entire Wellness Series has been made possible by Eternal, a science-backed preventative health company for people who take their health and training seriously. Eternal offers comprehensive, integrated primary care, advanced testing, and personalized health planning. They go beyond biomarkers to provide real answers, proactive care, and support for athletes and active humans alike. Learn more and become a member at https://eternal.co. Lagoon Sleep If you're ready to upgrade your sleep, Lagoon pillows are truly a game changer. Their customizable pillows are designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay cool, and wake up without neck or shoulder pain. You can adjust the fill to make it perfect for you. Save 15% by going to https://lagoonsleep.com/lindsey and using the code LINDSEY at checkout. Lindsey Hein Coaching & Training Plans I've been coaching runners since 2013 and currently have space for a few one-on-one athletes. If you're training for your first half or marathon, chasing a PR, or aiming to qualify for Boston, I take a holistic, week-by-week approach to coaching. I also offer half marathon and marathon training plans for beginner through advanced runners, designed with conservative mileage progression and simple strength and mobility work. Visit https://lindseyhein.com and use the code DECEMBER2025 to get $10 off training plans through the end of the year. If you're interested in one-on-one coaching, email me at lindsey@sandyboyproductions.com. Brad's new book, The Way of Excellence, is linked here. Thanks so much for being here and for supporting the Wellness Series.
This episode is my last of Season 11 and already looking forward to 2026 because I'm beyond excited to share that I'll be speaking at the Align: Awaken Event in San Diego, January 22–25 ✨I'm sharing more about this gathering because it's the springboard to a fantastic year. And it's so much more than an event—it's an experience designed to help you pause, realign, and awaken what's next. It's for women who know there's more inside them… more purpose, more clarity, and more courage waiting to be activated. Being in a room filled with women who are choosing growth, alignment, and intentional living is truly powerful—and I can't wait to be part of it. And I'm also sharing another incredible women from Tulsa who will be speaking....Jill Donovan, Founder of Rustic Cuff! Use code: Nancy10 to increase your savings! If you've been craving:• Time to reflect and reset• Meaningful conversations with like-minded women• Encouragement to step fully into your purpose• Space to reconnect with what matters most✨ Align + Awaken is for you. ✨And speaking of powerful rooms… I'm also excited to share that applications are now OPEN for my First Quarter 2026 Inner Circle.The Inner Circle is a small, intimate community of amazing, authentic women who are committed to investing in themselves, building lives and businesses rooted in passion and purpose, and supporting one another every step of the way.Applications are open now through December 30. Visit NancyMoore.co/inner-circle for more information.Quarter 1 begins in 2026
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 1903: Michael Mehlberg shares three unconventional yet impactful holiday gift ideas that foster genuine appreciation among employees. Instead of impersonal gestures, these thoughtful approaches, like donating to charity together, offering surprise time off, and paying for meaningful extra work, create lasting memories and stronger team loyalty. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2016/12/13/3-meaningful-memorable-holiday-gift-ideas-for-your-employees Quotes to ponder: "Your employees deserve more than scheduled time off or an expected bonus. Surprise them with something thoughtful, meaningful, and memorable." "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." "Make it fun when they come into work, cut them a big paycheck for helping, and thank them for bailing you out."
Strength training and structured fitness can transform quality of life for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Eric Chessen began developing meaningful fitness programs after realizing there was almost no guidance on how to safely and effectively support this population. His work focuses on bridging the gap between exercise science and positive behavior support so individuals of all ability levels can build strength, confidence, and long-term independence.We discuss why traditional motivations for fitness (like aesthetics or sports performance) often don't apply to neurodivergent athletes and how professionals can create programs that prioritize functional movement, daily living skills, and proactive behavior support. Eric explains why “stronger is safer,” how resistance training supports fall prevention and mobility, and why distinguishing structured exercise from loosely defined movement is essential. He also highlights collaboration opportunities with SLPs, OTs, BCBAs, and parents, sharing how fitness can be integrated into therapy sessions in consistent, scalable ways.For clinicians, educators, and families wanting to bring structured, neuroaffirming fitness into their work, Eric offers Autism Fitness certifications worldwide, along with site-based programming and individualized athlete coaching. For more information, check out his website below.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:How Eric combined behavior science and exercise science to develop fitness programs for neurodivergent individualsWhy strength training is foundational for independence, mobility, and long-term healthThe difference between “moving around” and a true, structured exercise programHow proactive, energizing movement can support regulation and reduce challenging behaviorsWays SLPs, OTs, BCBAs, and parents can integrate fitness into therapy through scalable, consistent routinesWhat Autism Fitness certification offers for professionals and families who want to bring meaningful fitness into their practiceMentioned In This Episode:Autism Fitness WebsiteJoin the aba speech connection ABA Speech: Home
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