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A few months ago, I asked you about your health and training. And almost all of you said some version of the same thing: "I feel like I'm doing all the right things... so why isn't it working?"You're training. You're walking. You're eating protein. You're trying to tick all the boxes.And yet you still feel stuck.You're tired from thinking about training. You're carrying the mental load of trying to get it right.The food.The workouts.The steps.The supplements.The sleep.The recovery.And somewhere along the way, you've lost clarity.In this EP, we're talking about the final layers of the Training Hierarchy:Exposure. Adaptation. Recovery.Because your bod doesn't change during training.She changes afterwards.And if you're not getting the results you want, it's often not because you're not trying.It's because the adaptation cycle isn't being completed.This episode will help you understand why.What You'll Learn In This EpisodeWhy most women are exhausted by the mental load of training. The difference between:TrainingRecoveryAdaptationThe complete adaptation cycle:StimulusDisruptionRecoveryAdaptationWhy repeated exposure is required to build strength, muscle and body compositionThe biggest mistake women make with programs and exercise selectionWhy constantly changing workouts is sabotaging your resultsWhat progressive overload actually meansThe six pillars that drive training success:ConsistencyTechniqueProgrammingPresenceMindsetPainWhy recovery is far more than taking a rest dayThe "overcooked pasta" analogy and what it teaches us about modern lifeHow to find your training "sweet spot"Key TakeawaysYour body adapts after training, not during it.One workout creates a signal. Repeated exposure creates change.Novelty feels like progress. Exposure creates progress.Most women leave a program just as adaptation is beginning.Recovery isn't a day off. Recovery is a state.The goal isn't doing more. The goal is finding your sweet spot.Effort doesn't build the body you want. Strategy does.Powerful Quotes“Most of you aren't tired from training. You're tired from thinking about training.”“Your body doesn't adapt during training. She adapts after.”“Novelty is not progress. Progressive exposure is progress.”“Recovery isn't a day. Recovery is a state.”“You're not short on effort. If effort built the body you wanted, you'd already have it.”“A lot of women feel like overcooked pasta.”If this episode resonated with you:Subscribe to The Warrior School PodDownload and save this episodeShare it with a woman who feels like she's doing everything right but still feels stuckThe Big Girl Lifts — Free Video SeriesYou've been told to lift heavy. But no one's taught you how.The Big Girl Lifts is a free video series where I teach you the six lifts that actually change your body — not just what they look like, but how to own them. How to get your body in the right position, create real stability, and produce the kind of mechanical tension that builds lean muscle, gets you stronger, and changes your body composition for good.Each lift is taught through the lens of the Training Hierarchy — position, stability, and force. So you stop accumulating fatigue and start creating the signal your body actually responds to.And because seeing is everything — film your lifts and send them to me. I'll personally review your technique and tell you exactly what I see.This is how we train properly, girl. Grab it here: https://warriorschool.co/the-big-girl-lifts/

What does real freedom actually look like?The world often defines freedom as doing whatever we want. But in Galatians 5, Paul teaches that true freedom isn't freedom to indulge ourselves—it's freedom from sin, freedom through the Holy Spirit, and freedom to love and serve others.In this message, we'll explore:What Christian freedom really meansThe battle between the flesh and the SpiritThe fruit of the Spirit as evidence of a transformed lifeHow the gospel changes the way we live every day

In this episode, I sit down with Tamsen Fadal, longtime news anchor turned menopause advocate, to talk about the hormone conversation nobody prepared us for. She shares her story of the on-air hot flash that stopped her mid-broadcast, how she found out she was in menopause from a four-word patient portal note, and her experience being dismissed by doctors. Tamsen breaks down the differences between perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, the early symptoms women in their 30s and 40s should have on their radar, and what hormone therapy actually looks like. Plus, we get into the mental health side of it all and how to support the women in our lives going through it right now.Key Takeaway / Points:The live TV hot flash that ended her broadcast early and her menopause diagnosisWhy so many women are dismissed when they seek help for hormone-related symptomsPerimenopause vs. menopause vs. post-menopause: what each stage actually meansThe surprising symptoms women miss: brain fog, joint pain, frozen shoulder, and rageHormone therapy explained: patches, progesterone, testosterone, and vaginal estrogenWhy your mid-30s is exactly the right time to have this on your radar and not to be scared, but preparedHow to support the women going through menopause in your lifeGet Tamsen's book, How To MenopauseFollow Tamsen:Instagram: @tamsenfadal @thetamsenshow Website: tamsenfadal.comTikTok: @tamsenfadalPodcast: The Tamsen Show Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers

In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Will Harris, fourth-generation cattleman, regenerative agriculture pioneer, and owner of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. What was once a conventional industrial cattle operation has become one of the most recognized regenerative farms in the world, raising 10 species of livestock across more than 3,200 acres.Will shares why he walked away from industrial farming in the mid-1990s, the animal welfare moment that changed his perspective forever, and how rebuilding his farm around nature's systems transformed the land, the business, and his community. Today, White Oak Pastures processes its own animals, ships premium meat directly to consumers nationwide, and has become a global model for regenerative agriculture.The conversation explores regenerative farming, soil health, carbon sequestration, food labeling, animal welfare, rural economic development, and why consumers have more power over the food system than they realize.Topics covered in this episode:Why Will Harris abandoned industrial cattle farmingWhat regenerative agriculture actually meansThe truth about industrial beef productionHow regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversityCarbon sequestration and the environmental impact of regenerative beefThe role of pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, hormones, and monoculture farmingWhy White Oak Pastures processes livestock on-siteThe economics of regenerative agricultureCountry-of-origin labeling and why it mattersHow consumers can reshape the food industryRevitalizing rural America through local agricultureWhite Oak Pastures' partnership with Silicon Ranch for solar grazingLessons from four generations of farmingWill's book, A Bold Return to Giving a DamnWill also discusses the importance of transparency in food production, rebuilding local economies through agriculture, and why leaving the land healthier than you found it should be every farmer's goal.Whether you're interested in farming, sustainability, nutrition, entrepreneurship, environmental conservation, or simply understanding where your food comes from, this conversation offers an insightful look at one of the most important conversations happening in agriculture today.Follow Will Harris:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteoakpasturesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteOakPasturesLearn More About White Oak Pastures:Website: https://whiteoakpastures.comRead Will's Book:A Bold Return to Giving a Damnhttps://whiteoakpastures.com/pages/bookFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceoX: https://x.com/kylematthewsceoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo

BEATITUDES 06 | Journey Church Shepherdsville, KYWhat does it really mean to be merciful?In this message from Journey Church in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, we continue our Beatitudes series by exploring one of Jesus' most challenging teachings:"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7)It's easy to want justice when someone hurts us. It's much harder to extend mercy. But Jesus calls His followers to a different way of living—one marked by compassion, forgiveness, humility, and grace.In this sermon, you'll discover:What biblical mercy really meansThe difference between mercy and graceWhy mercy doesn't ignore truth or remove healthy boundariesHow to forgive without pretending the hurt didn't happenWhy mercy is central to the Gospel and the life of every ChristianPractical ways to show mercy in your family, workplace, friendships, and communityWhether you're exploring Christianity, looking for hope, or searching for a church in Shepherdsville, KY, this message will encourage you to experience the mercy of Jesus—and to become someone who extends that same mercy to others.If you're looking for a welcoming church near Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, or the Louisville area, we'd love to have you join us at Journey Church.Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Ephesians 2, James 2:13If this message encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and join us as we continue studying Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.#JourneyChurch #ShepherdsvilleKY #ChurchInShepherdsville #BullittCounty #KentuckyChurch #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #Beatitudes #Matthew5 #Mercy #Forgiveness #Faith #Jesus #SermonOnTheMount #ChristianLiving #Grace #Hope #ChurchNearMe

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Jyothika Raju, Co-Founder and Program Director of ImpactAI Foundry.Discover how Jyothika's journey—from studying engineering in Bengaluru to leading initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public policy, and social impact—has shaped her vision for responsible AI.In this conversation, she explores:What responsible and accountable AI truly meansThe challenges NGOs and nonprofits face when adopting AIWhy capacity building is more valuable than technology dependencyPractical AI solutions already transforming the social sectorThe importance of collaboration between governments, universities, startups, and nonprofitsActionable advice for young professionals pursuing careers in AI for social good

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Jyothika Raju, Co-Founder and Program Director of ImpactAI Foundry.Discover how Jyothika's journey—from studying engineering in Bengaluru to leading initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public policy, and social impact—has shaped her vision for responsible AI.In this conversation, she explores:What responsible and accountable AI truly meansThe challenges NGOs and nonprofits face when adopting AIWhy capacity building is more valuable than technology dependencyPractical AI solutions already transforming the social sectorThe importance of collaboration between governments, universities, startups, and nonprofitsActionable advice for young professionals pursuing careers in AI for social goodWhether you're passionate about artificial intelligence, nonprofit innovation, public policy, or ethical technology, this episode offers valuable insights into building AI that creates meaningful and lasting impact.

After performing more than 15,000 joint replacements, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joshua Schacter realized that surgery alone wasn't enough to restore long-term health.In this conversation, Debi Robinson and Dr. Schacter discuss the limitations of today's healthcare system, why bone health is deeply connected to metabolism, hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle, and how regenerative medicine offers a more comprehensive approach to healthy aging.Together they explore how women can move beyond a diagnosis and become active participants in building stronger bones.What You'll LearnWhy orthopedic surgery isn't always the complete solutionThe connection between metabolism and bone healthWhy osteoporosis is more than a bone diseaseHow muscle, hormones, and nutrition support healthy bonesWhat regenerative medicine meansThe importance of personalized healthcareWhy gut health and hormone balance matterThe role of functional medicine in healthy agingWhy women should advocate for themselves after an osteoporosis diagnosisDebi's Takeaway: Strong bones are built through healthy metabolism, strong muscles, balanced hormones, and daily lifestyle habits. The more you care for your whole body, the stronger your bones can become.Resources & LinksFind Dr. Schacter: https://pinnaclesportsmedicine.com/Debi's Website: https://debirobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program: https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Join the Community: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/ Yoga Therapy Masterclass: https://debirobinson.com/yoga-therapy-for-bones-health-mc/ 28-Day Stronger Bones Method: https://debirobinson.com/28-day-stronger-bonesmorning-method/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debirobinsonwellness/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerBonesLifestyle

Part I: The Operating System for Culture with Marc Lotenberg, founder of DorsiaDorsia is building the operating system for private members' clubs: a first-party, end-to-end technology platform designed to replace the legacy software and disconnected third-party integrations that most clubs still run on today. Marc Lotenberg, founder of Dorsia, argues that the gap between what the most discerning members expect and what the average club can actually deliver comes down to a failure of infrastructure, not hospitality intent. In Part I of this episode, Marc makes the case for why genuine personalization at the club level has to be built on first-party data sovereignty, what it actually costs to build compliant, frictionless hospitality technology at scale, and why he believes that pretending every prospective member is your customer is the fastest way to end up with none.Thank you Dorsia for making this episode possible. To learn more about Dorsia's hospitality tech, get in touch: melissa@dorsia.comDownload Dorsia to get access to impossible tables and events here (code: THESTANZA)Follow Dorsia on InstagramPart II: Heritage at Scale: Building the Orient Express Universe Across Trains, Yachts, and Hotels with Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO Orient ExpressStarts at 13:26Gilda Perez-Alvarado is CEO of Orient Express and Chief Strategy Officer at Accor, where she oversees the brand's expansion across hotels, luxury trains, and yachts. Orient Express is a strategic joint venture between Accor and LVMH, combining Accor's global hospitality infrastructure with LVMH's expertise in luxury consumer goods and brand stewardship. Gilda joined Accor in late 2023 after two decades at JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, where she rose to Global CEO of the practice.Today, Orient Express spans two hotels in Rome and Venice, the La Dolce Vita luxury train on Italy's historic tourist rail network, a second train, L'Orient Express, set for 2027, and the Corinthian yacht that launched in May 2026, with the Olympian to follow in 2027. Every asset is designed to be privatizable and capped in room count to protect scarcity. The Italian portfolio is developed in partnership with Arsenale , who first approached Accor ahead of the pandemic with a proposal to flag La Dolce Vita as Orient Express.Orient Express is ultimately building what Gilda describes as a multi-modal travel business, sequencing hotels, trains, and yachts into a single continuous guest journey rather than a collection of standalone bookings.In this episode, Nadine sits down with Gilda to explore what it really takes to relaunch one of the world's most recognized travel brands across real estate, rail, and maritime operations, while satisfying two publicly-oriented parent companies and a brand mandate that has to hold for at least another century.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTSHow the Accor-LVMH joint venture divides responsibility, and what each parent brings beyond equityThe site selection framework for new hotel assets, including the role of an in-house historianWhy Orient Express capped room counts and built every asset to be privatizable, and how that shapes owner conversations and pricingGilda's view on how distribution and guest acquisition has evolved beyond traditional meansThe open question on the Corinthian's revenue model: transient product or private charter businessHow Orient Express approaches guest curation on trains and yachts, and why Gilda frames it as one of the most consequential and least controllable variables in the businessThe tension between short-term shareholder reporting and a mandate framed around a 143-year horizonWhat Gilda learned from LVMH's approach to scarcity and brand stewardshipLearn more about Orient Express hereFollow Orient Express on Instagram

What separates breakthrough leaders from everyone else? In this episode of the Time to Reset Podcast, Penny Zenker sits down with renowned leadership expert and motivational speaker Brian Biro, known as America's Breakthrough Speaker, to explore the mindset shifts that create extraordinary results in leadership, business, and life.Brian shares his powerful framework for controlling the controllables, revealing the three essential elements of breakthrough leadership: ✅ Vision: Focus on what you want to create, not what you fear ✅ Energy: How purpose, movement, and gratitude fuel performance ✅ Presence: The leadership skill that builds trust, connection, and impactTogether, Penny and Brian discuss why so many people operate on autopilot, how technology and AI can increase distraction, and why being fully present may be the most valuable leadership advantage in today's world.Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, manager, coach, or anyone seeking personal growth, this conversation offers practical tools to improve focus, strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and create meaningful breakthroughs.In This Episode, You'll Discover:What breakthrough leadership really meansThe power of controlling your controllablesWhy focus determines your futureHow to create and sustain high energyThe connection between gratitude and purposeHow presence builds trust and influenceThe hidden cost of distraction and autopilot thinkingLeadership lessons for the AI eraLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Shannon V2 | Healing vs. Living: The Shift That Changed My LifeWelcome to Shannon V2—the beginning of a new season.In this episode, I'm sharing where I've been, what's changed, and why this season feels less like a comeback and more like a complete rebirth. Since we last talked, life has been... eventful. I moved, chose myself for the first time ever, lost my dad, surrendered to life, and even had an astrology plot twist that made me rethink my entire personality (yes, really).Through all of it, I realized I'd spent years believing the answer was always one more healing modality, one more breakthrough, one more layer to peel back. But somewhere along the way, I became so focused on healing that I forgot to actually live.This conversation is about the mindset shift that changed everything: moving from constantly trying to fix yourself to fully experiencing your life—messy moments, beautiful moments, and all the unexpected plot twists in between.I talk about:Why healing can become its own comfort zoneThe moments that brought me to my rebirthEmbracing both the light and the darkness instead of chasing perfectionWhat "Shannon V2" really meansThe vision for these upcoming episodesIf you've been feeling the pull toward something bigger—less surviving, more living—this episode is for you.This isn't about reinventing yourself. It's about becoming the woman your soul has been leading you toward all along..Welcome to the rebirth. Welcome to Shannon V2.

Welcome to a jaw-dropping episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. I'm taking you inside the real story of how a family blew through $145 million in just five years — and what you can do to make sure it never happens to you. This isn't some Wall Street meltdown or outside catastrophe. We're talking mistakes so common, you might find yourself in the story.I break down the real reasons massive wealth disappears, why having money is not the same as knowing how to steward it, and the simple but lethal errors that drain fortunes. More importantly, I reveal the five rules that transformed $5 million into $30 million so you can get your hands on the steering wheel of your financial future.Ready for some hard truths, real talk, and tools to make sure you're building wealth that actually lasts? Let's roll.IN TODAY'S EPISODE, I COVER:Why “blind trust” is the fastest path to broke — and what engagement really meansThe disaster of having no rules or guardrails for your moneyHow relationships can sabotage your net worth if you ditch your decision frameworksWhy complexity isn't sophistication — it's a hiding place for fees, risk, and disasterThe five rules I've seen turn lost fortunes into money machines you can actually controlDon't miss this raw, real-life breakdown of wealth destruction and recovery. Hit play — your money deserves it.RECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day JobI'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with MoneyEvery Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into ExplainedRich People Don't Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 ThingsPsychology of Families Who Stay Rich For GenerationsRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day Job: https://youtu.be/bRyW3hxzRac I'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with Money: https://youtu.be/tEJ89xF2ZZ0 Every Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into Explained: https://youtu.be/kn5nCbd5FOU Rich People Don't Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 Things: https://youtu.be/clc7oX7VJUQ Psychology of Families Who Stay Rich For Generations: https://youtu.be/phB_2VcYPbA ORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine-a powerful system designed to generate income that's no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you'll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE CONSTRAINT SCORE DIAGNOSTIC™:Take the free Constraint Score Diagnostic and discover what's really holding you back. In less than two minutes, you'll identify your primary constraint and get a personalized roadmap to reclaim bandwidth, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with greater clarity at http://TheConstraintScore.com

You still like each other. You get along well. There's no crisis, nothing obviously broken. You've just stopped feeling in love the way you used to, and you're not sure whether you can get it back. That's the Ask Marie question this episode answers, and it comes up more often than almost anything else I hear in my consulting room.What this episode coversWhy what you're describing is extremely common and what the difference between drifting apart and falling out of love actually meansThe plant metaphor: why a relationship that doesn't get what it needs fails not because it wasn't resilient but because it wasn't tendedFive signs you've drifted: patterns have become functional rather than romantic, conversation is mostly logistics, small moments of connection have disappeared, you're on autopilot, you're coexisting rather than connectingWhy this happens, especially when children arrive, and why the relationship gets quietly deprioritised because it seems more stable than everything else demanding your attentionThe emotional piggy bank: why small consistent deposits build the buffer you need when hard times come, and why so many couples are in overdraftBids for connection and the three ways we respond to themWhy weekend getaways often make things worse and what actually works insteadHow to start the conversation using I statements that describe feelings rather than the other person's behaviourWhy tone matters as much as words and how the same sentence can land completely differently depending on how it's deliveredHow to pick the right timing for a difficult conversation and stop setting each other up to failThe marathon session story: a couple who fell back in love after two days of deep conversationSmall deposits to start todayTimestamps0:00 Introduction and the Ask Marie question2:30 Why drifting apart is different from falling out of love5:30 Five signs you've drifted15:00 Why it happens: parenting and deprioritising the relationship20:00 What actually works23:00 Bids for connection and the emotional piggy bank27:00 How to start the conversation32:00 Picking the right time35:00 The marathon session storyResources and LinksRelationship Reset courseOpen-ended questions for couplesMarathon sessions at The Therapy HubKeep the Conversation GoingGot a question for Ask Marie? Send it through: forms.gle/ExJAeBTXAfn8xGkQ9Instagram: @marievakakisWebsite: marievakakis.com.auENROL NOW Relationship New Year RESET 2026https://marievakakis.com.au/relationship-new-year-reset-2026/Connect with Mariehttps://thetherapyhub.com.au/https://marievakakis.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/Submit a question to the Podcasthttps://forms.gle/nvNQyw9gJXMNnveY6

Send us Fan MailA special Father's Day episode. Mario sits down with friends Dan Martinez and Salvador "Sal" Hernandez — fathers, mentors, and men who've each walked very different paths to fatherhood — for an honest, unscripted conversation about what it really means to show up, be present, and rewrite the script your own father may have handed you.Whether you grew up with a father who was always there, one who worked himself into the ground to provide, or no father at all — this episode is for you. And if you've lost a child or lost a father, this one holds space for you too.In This EpisodeGrowing up with (and without) present fathers — and how it shaped each of their parenting stylesThe difference between showing up and being truly presentLearning each child's love language — because no two kids need the same thingLetting go of what "providing" really meansThe biggest challenge each father faces today, from fear to learning to meet each kid where they're atWhy community and asking for help isn't optional for men — it's necessaryThe line that gave this episode its name: rewrite the script

What if your body has been keeping a record your mind never agreed to? In this episode, Glenn and Phyllis sit down with John Kilmer — occupational therapist, life coach, and newly certified Connection Coder — for a conversation about how emotion lives in the body long after the moment has passed. John shares what it was like to grow up between countries, why a hospital stay at 18 months still shapes how he trusts, and how his five-year-old recently named his own fear and shame out loud instead of hiding it. Phyllis opens up about coming to the U.S. as a child who couldn't yet read or write English, and learning to disappear. Together they unpack somatic work, the nervous system, and why simply being present in our own bodies can feel terrifying — and freeing.In this episode:How a five-year-old used the Core Emotion Wheel to self-disclose instead of hideWhy "the issues are in the tissues" — and what somatic work actually meansThe 90-second life of an emotion, and what happens when we cut it shortGrowing up as a "third culture kid" and the quiet grief no one namedWhy looking into another person's eyes for four minutes changes us biochemicallyLoneliness, isolated mothers, and the tools we were never givenJohn walks the Core Emotion Wheel live to close the episodeAbout John Kilmer: John is an occupational therapist and life coach in rural Washington State, trained in somatic and polyvagal-informed approaches to trauma. A recent graduate of the School of Connection and a newly certified Connection Codes coach, he brings a deep love of embodiment work and a story shaped by years living in Lebanon and Kenya.Resources mentioned:The Core Emotion Wheel (free download) → connectioncodes.co/get-the-cewFind a certified Connection Codes coach → connectioncodes.co/coaches#find-a-coach-menuReach John directly → JohnKilmercoaching@gmail.comCheck out our new website → connectioncodes.coAnd be on the lookout — our new community is coming soon. You won't want to miss it.

Mentoring is one of the most powerful levers for women's growth and one of the most misunderstood. In this rich conversation, Giovanna sits down with two women who have dedicated their careers to getting mentoring right: Tamara Thorpe and Lisa Fain. Tamara Thorpe is the Founder of Real Mentors Network while Lisa Fain is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence. They bring a combined 40+ years of mentoring excellence across industries, sectors, and global communities.Together, they pull back the curtain on why so many workplace mentoring programs quietly fall flat and what it actually takes to build a mentoring culture that helps people thrive, not just perform. In this episode, you'll discover:Why mentoring is "the most promiscuously used word in leadership development" — and what it actually meansThe three core elements of effective mentoring: reciprocity, learning, and co-creationWhy mentoring is a “triple win” for individuals, leaders, and organizationsWhy mentoring programs fail when treated as a DEI add-on or a technology fixWhy great mentors are coaches — but not all great coaches are mentorsHow top leadership buy-in makes mentoring measurable and how to find your mentoring ROI This is a conversation that will make you look at every mentoring relationship — past, present, and future — with fresh eyes. ✨ Ease in knowing that the best mentoring relationships do not require you to have all the answers. Real mentoring flows from curiosity, not expertise. When you stop trying to give advice and start asking better questions, something opens up for both of you.✨ Joy in the reciprocity. The mentor gains as much as the mentee. More engaged work, broader perspective, deeper satisfaction — these are not byproducts. They are the point. There is something genuinely joyful in a relationship where both people walk away more whole than they arrived.✨ Impact in building something that lasts. A single well-supported mentoring culture can change retention rates, career trajectories, and the texture of daily work life for everyone in an organization. That kind of impact is quiet, cumulative, and profound.✨ Self-trust in knowing when a relationship is truly investing in you and when it only looks like it is. Lisa knew the difference between her lunches and her real mentor, even before she had words for it. You already know the difference too. Trust what you feel in those relationships. That instinct is your compass.----------------✨ The Well Woman Show is delighted to partner with the Work and Family Researchers Network and its next conference June 17-20, 2026 in Montreal, Canada. For more information, look to https://wfrn.org/2026-work-and-family-researchers-network-conference/ ✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough.

Being vulnerable at work can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with more authenticity but there is a very important line between healthy vulnerability and oversharing.In this communication skills lesson, you'll learn how to open up at work without saying too much, becoming overly personal, or weakening your professional presence.We'll explore the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, how to share personal experiences in a way that builds connection, and how to use emotional honesty without losing clarity, confidence, or credibility.This lesson is especially helpful if you want to improve your professional communication, build stronger workplace relationships, speak more confidently in English, and become more socially fluent in meetings, conversations, and team settings.Inside this lesson, you'll learn:What vulnerability at work really meansThe difference between vulnerability and oversharingHow to share personal information professionallyHow to build trust without revealing too muchWhat to say when you want to be honest but still polishedHow emotionally intelligent communication helps you connect at workVulnerability is not about telling everyone everything. It is about sharing the right thing, with the right person, at the right time, for the right reason.If you want to sound more authentic, confident, and emotionally intelligent in English, this lesson will help you communicate with warmth and professionalism.For more communication practice, social fluency training, and live conversation workshops, join us inside Explearning Academy:https://academy.explearning.co

Being vulnerable at work can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with more authenticity but there is a very important line between healthy vulnerability and oversharing.In this communication skills lesson, you'll learn how to open up at work without saying too much, becoming overly personal, or weakening your professional presence.We'll explore the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, how to share personal experiences in a way that builds connection, and how to use emotional honesty without losing clarity, confidence, or credibility.This lesson is especially helpful if you want to improve your professional communication, build stronger workplace relationships, speak more confidently in English, and become more socially fluent in meetings, conversations, and team settings.Inside this lesson, you'll learn:What vulnerability at work really meansThe difference between vulnerability and oversharingHow to share personal information professionallyHow to build trust without revealing too muchWhat to say when you want to be honest but still polishedHow emotionally intelligent communication helps you connect at workVulnerability is not about telling everyone everything. It is about sharing the right thing, with the right person, at the right time, for the right reason.If you want to sound more authentic, confident, and emotionally intelligent in English, this lesson will help you communicate with warmth and professionalism.For more communication practice, social fluency training, and live conversation workshops, join us inside Explearning Academy:⁠https://academy.explearning.co⁠

Most of us go to our annual checkup, hand over our arm for blood work, and wait to hear "everything looks normal." But what if normal isn't the same as optimal — and what if the tests your doctor ordered aren't even telling the full story? In this episode, Kate sits down with functional medicine practitioner and nutritionist Cindy Dupuie to break down exactly what blood work women in perimenopause should be asking for, why conventional ranges often miss the mark, and how to start advocating for your health in a system that wasn't built with you in mind.From thyroid panels to metabolic markers to the cholesterol conversation nobody's having honestly — this one is packed with practical, empowering information. Because understanding your blood work isn't just for practitioners. It's for you.In this episode we explore:Why TSH alone is never enough — and what a full thyroid panel actually looks likeThe 6 key lab panels every woman in perimenopause should know about (thyroid, nutrients, metabolic, inflammatory, and more)Why "normal" ranges on your labs were created from sick populations — and what optimal actually meansThe cholesterol conversation your doctor probably isn't having with you (and why rising cholesterol in perimenopause isn't always the villain)How to advocate for better lab work in Canada — including workarounds when your MD won't order what you needCindy Dupuie is a functional medicine practitioner and nutritionist with over 20 years of experience helping people who are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Her specialty areas include digestion, thyroid health, blood work interpretation, and supporting women through their perimenopause and menopause years. She holds a degree in Dietetics and discovered functional medicine over 23 years ago after navigating her own health crisis — a rebellious digestive system and early menopause at 43. Since then, she's helped hundreds of clients heal through a root-cause lens.Cindy's superpowers are research, pattern recognition, and education — she digs deep, connects dots, and doesn't take things at face value. In addition to her 1:1 telehealth practice, she offers courses, lab work assessments, and teaches yoga. She's also a mom and grandma whose mission is simple: help women become their own best healthcare advocates.Resources:Find Cindy on Instagram @cindy_dupuieCindy's Website alivingbalance.net‍ ‍Cindy's YouTube channel @alivingbalance Find Cindy on Facebook @cdupuieCheck out Cindy's Course: Grace In Transition for Women Of A Certain Age Download Lab Checklist for The Pause YearsTake Kate's FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the ShowAbout KateKate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm.Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health!Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

Sitting on the fence feels like the smart move. You weigh the pros and cons, you do the research, you tell yourself now isn't the right time. But indecision is still a decision, and in a pharma career it has a cost. The promotion you're not sure you're ready for. The role you can't decide is right. The difficult stakeholder you don't know how to handle. Every time you stay on the fence to avoid the discomfort of the unknown, you make less progress and you quietly hand the opportunity to someone who decided faster. This episode is about why we do it, and how to get down.In this episode, you'll learn:What sitting on the fence really meansThe questions that expose the real reason you're not making a decisionHow to calculate the actual cost of indecision before it costs you in your careerWhere certainty about a decision actually comes fromGet the Book: Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech here.Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.Love the podcast?  Share your feedback by leaving us a review. Thank you!Connect on SocialsLinkedInInstagram

Send us Fan MailSomething is shifting right now. You can probably feel it.In this week's episode Christina reflects on the rare blue moon energy that's here right now and what it's asking of us between now and the summer solstice on June 21st.If old memories have been surfacing out of nowhere, if self-doubt has spiked just as you were starting to claim something new, or if you've been quietly sensing that a deeper version of you is ready to emerge, this one is for you.Here's what you'll hear:What a blue moon actually is and why this one matters (hint: the next one isn't until 2028)Why so many women right now are being called into the leadership of themselves  and what that really meansThe backlash wave: why self-doubt floods in right when you start to shift, and why that's actually a sign you're close to a breakthroughHow homeostasis keeps us small  and how to stretch the muscle of claiming yourself anywayChristina's personal story of a childhood memory that surfaced this week and what she's releasing under this moonWhat the window between now and the solstice is for, and how to work with it energetically rather than just in your headWhy this year feels different from last year's solstice  and what's being asked of us nowA simple daily practice to use between now and June 21stThis week's practice:Place your hand on your heart or solar plexus. Ask: What is ready to be released? What no longer belongs?Don't go looking for the answer in your head. Let images, memories, and feelings rise on their own. Write them down. Burn them if you can. You don't need to understand how a story shaped you — just name it and let it go.Free resource: The Missing MapIf you've ever wondered why anxiety keeps returning, why you people-please even when you don't want to, or why certain patterns just won't budge — the answers often live in your energy system. The Missing Map is Christina's free guide to understanding your chakras and energetic world, so you can find where you need to align and actually do it. Includes a PDF guide and audio version. Download free at spirituallyawareliving.com/themapConnect with Christina:Book a Connection Chat: spirituallyawareliving.comSubstack: Showing Up WholeInstagram: @christinafletcherChristina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 11 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 12 years ago.  She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...

You lived through it. You lost people. And somewhere along the way you decided HIV was somebody else's problem now. It is not. Andrew Spieldenner and Alex Garner from MPact Global Action join Rick for a conversation that does not let the queer community off the hook. MPact works across 60 countries supporting LGBTQ-led organizations fighting HIV stigma, funding cuts, and the political forces making all of it worse. This episode covers where the stigma still lives, why gay men over 50 are among the fastest growing groups of new diagnoses, and why staying sexual, visible, and engaged is still an act of resistance. Key Takeaways: Why HIV stigma has not gone away, it has just gotten quieter and more insidiousHow structural racism and poverty drive HIV transmission more than individual behaviorWhy gay men over 50 are seeing rising new diagnosis rates and what that meansThe dangerous gap between available prevention tools and who actually gets access to them About Andrew Andrew R. Spieldenner, Ph.D. is Executive Director of MPact Global Action, an international gay rights organization in the HIV response, and Professor in the Department of Communication at California State University-San Marcos. Openly living with HIV, Dr. Spieldenner's writing is at the intersection of health and culture, particularly looking at HIV and the LGBTQ community. Dr. Spieldenner's edited books include Intercultural Health Communication, Post-AIDS Discourse in Health Communication, and the award-winning A Pill for Promiscuity. About Alex Alex Garner is a writer, artist, and community advocate dedicated to advancing queer visibility and health equity. He currently serves as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives & Communications at MPact Global Action and previously led sexual health innovation and global campaigns as Senior Health Innovation Strategist at Hornet. With over 25 years in community organizing and two decades as a writer, Alex uses storytelling, art, and advocacy to humanize queer experiences and destigmatize conversations around sex, HIV, and identity. Born and raised in Southern California, Alex is a proud Chicano, gay/queer, and male-presenting person who embraces fluidity and authenticity. Living openly with HIV for 30 years, he shares his personal journey including his time as a sex worker and performer to challenge stigma and inspire others. Connect With Andrew and Alex Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Hey Guys, Don't Forget! Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community

Is modern Christianity weakening men?In this episode of The Based Boomer Podcast, we sit down with J. Chase Davis to discuss his upcoming book Offensive Christianity: Reclaiming Biblical Manhood. We dive into the crisis of modern masculinity, the role of the church, and why many men today lack purpose, direction, and clarity. Davis argues that Christianity was never meant to be passive. Instead, men are called to take action-bringing Christ's lordship into every area of life, even when it's seen as "offensive" by today's culture.We cover:The collapse of modern manhoodHow the church may be contributing to the problemWhat "Offensive Christianity" really meansThe role of agency, ambition, and responsibilityHow men can reclaim purpose and leadershipWatch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Today's conversation is with Adam Power.Adam is an Irish entrepreneur, founder of PWRD Media, and more recently PWRD University.Adam first appeared on the podcast back on episode 226, where we unpacked his journey from an under-skilled and unfulfilled 20-year-old into building a multi-million-pound business in Dubai.A lot has changed since then.Since our last conversation, Adam has moved from Dubai to Marbella, launched PWRD University, sold 40% of his agency, and gone deeper into the personal side of growth alongside the business success.This was a thoughtful and reflective conversation on growth, identity, purpose, business, and building a life that actually feels good while achieving success.Expect to learn:Why Adam left Dubai and moved to Marbella full timeWhat nervous system regulation actually meansThe framework behind “The Square” and IkigaiWhy life moves in seasons of intensityThe common traits Adam sees in elite entrepreneursHow success changes as you evolveThe role Christian faith plays in Adam's lifeWhy giving first often creates the biggest opportunities laterThe difference between external success and internal fulfilmentWhat Adam wants life and business to look like in the next 3 years Get 20 lessons from 330 CamBro Conversations - https://colcambro.kit.com/60ed1b527b Get my Linkedin for Sales Guide - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/linked-in-personal-brand-for-sellingMake Millionaire Money Moves - https://millionaire-fhcpmlvz.manus.space Book a conversation about Private Medical Insurance with Lewis & Mark - lewis.mitchell@wpa-hcp.org.uk and Mark.McKenzie@wpa-hcp.org.uk Connect with Adam:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adampower96/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@adampower6612 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adam-power-marketing/ Connect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/Email List: https://colcambro.kit.com/30bde23b0c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell

In this episode of Breaking the Chain, host Nathaniel Chapman sits down with James Edgar to explore the increasing significance of somatic coaching in leadership, emotional resilience, and contemporary workplace performance.As a Chief People Officer with nearly 30 years of leadership experience across industries, James shares how somatic coaching goes beyond mindset and traditional executive coaching by helping leaders understand the connection between the body, nervous system, emotions, and decision-making. The conversation explores practical techniques leaders can use to regulate stress, improve self-awareness, and lead more authentically in increasingly complex and AI-driven environments.The episode also dives into:Why high-performing leaders often become trapped in analytical thinkingThe role of the nervous system in leadership behaviorPractical breathing and grounding exercises for emotional regulationHow somatic awareness improves communication and conflict managementThe connection between sports psychology, performance rituals, and leadershipWhy human connection will matter even more in the age of AIThe importance of authenticity, presence, and emotional intelligence in modern leadershipDespite a few live technical difficulties during recording, the discussion delivers valuable insights into how leaders can better understand themselves, regulate pressure, and create stronger human connections at work and beyond.Key Topics Covered:What somatic coaching actually meansThe difference between body language and somatic awarenessNervous system regulation and leadership performanceBox breathing and centering techniquesFight, flight, freeze responses in corporate environmentsEmotional resilience and burnout preventionSports psychology and performance ritualsLeadership authenticity and presenceAI, emotional intelligence, and the future of human connectionPractical self-awareness exercises leaders can implement immediatelyKey Takeaways:Leadership starts with self-awareness and nervous system regulationYour body stores emotions, experiences, and behavioral patternsBreathing and grounding techniques can improve performance under pressureStress signals often appear in the body before reaching conscious awarenessAuthentic leadership creates trust and stronger followershipHuman emotional connection will remain critical despite advances in AISomatic coaching helps leaders move from reaction to intentional responsePractical Exercises Mentioned:Box breathingBody scanning techniquesCentering practicesHead, heart, and gut reflection exercisesPhysical posture awareness and “power posing.”About the Guest:James Edgar is the Chief People Officer at Signature Discovery and the founder of The Black Polar Bear. He specializes in somatic coaching, executive leadership development, and helping leaders build resilient, authentic, and high-performing teams.Connect with James on LinkedInConnect With the Hosts:Nathainel ChapmanTerentia BrowneFollow Impel TalentLinkedIn: Impel TalentTwitter: @ImpelTalentFacebook: @Impel TalentInstagram: @ImpelTalentJoin us for illuminating discussions, practical insights, and a roadmap for thriving in an ever-shifting world. Subscribe now and join the conversation as we break new ground in leadership excellence! 

Tom DuFore explains how real estate investors are using franchising as an investment vehicle to diversify, generate passive income, and build long-term wealth.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Tom DuFore, founder of Big Sky Franchise Team, to unpack how real estate investors are leveraging franchising in ways most people have never considered.Tom covers:How investors are pairing franchises with mixed-use and multifamily propertiesUsing service franchises (junk removal, carpet cleaning) as a direct lead source for distressed propertiesThe flood of private equity and venture capital into franchising and what it means for early investorsWhy franchise success rates and independent business success rates may surprise youThe 3 questions to ask before franchising your own businessWhy deviating from the system always costs you, backed by real dataHow franchising royalty income mirrors passive income in real estateNew business startups now exceeding 500,000 per month nationally and what that trend meansThe biggest bottleneck for growing service businesses and how Tom's team solved itThis episode is essential for:Real estate investors looking to diversify outside of propertyBusiness owners wondering if their model is franchisableInvestors with commercial or mixed-use properties looking for strong franchise tenantsEntrepreneurs who want a proven system instead of starting from scratchIf you've ever wondered whether franchising could be your next wealth vehicle, this episode will open your eyes.

This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with two guests at the podcast studio at Our Lady of the Lake University — a first for the show. Don Graham is the retired chairman and publisher of The Washington Post Company, whose family also owned Newsweek Magazine, where Bob worked as a war correspondent and later chief of correspondents in the 1990s. Dr. Abel Antonio Chávez is the 10th president of Our Lady of the Lake University, a position he has held since July 2022. A first-generation, first-in-family college graduate and son of immigrants, he went from Front Range Community College to a BS in mechanical engineering, an MBA, and a PhD in civil and environmental engineering, and built a career partnering with local governments and universities across the globe on community-based energy and emissions accounting.Graham came to campus as a commencement speaker. The visit grew out of his decades-long commitment to college access — work rooted in Washington, DC, where the city's lack of a state university system means students pay out-of-state tuition everywhere they apply.They discuss:How Our Lady of the Lake has served San Antonio's most economically challenged students for 130 years — and what it takes to sustain that mission todayDr. Chávez's path from a Denver neighborhood to a top engineering school he couldn't afford, a pivot to community college, and eventually the presidency of a university in a neighborhood that looks just like the one he grew up inHow Don Graham's time as a beat cop in Washington, DC after Vietnam shaped his understanding of what college access actually meansThe federal scholarship program Graham helped push through a unanimous Republican Congress in 1998 to help DC students afford collegeWhat Graham witnessed as an early Facebook board member — and what it taught him about giving young people real responsibilityThe sale of The Washington Post to Jeff Bezos in 2013, why it happened, and what Graham thinks of the paper todaySan Antonio's deep economic and cultural ties to Mexico — and how tariffs are affecting the local auto manufacturing economyWhat it means to be an optimist about American democracy after decades at the center of Washington lifeRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ 149. How AlamoPROMISE Continues Expanding College Access for San Antonians — Stephanie Vasquez, Chief Program Officer for Alamo Promise, on what it takes to make college accessible to every Bexar County high school graduate — and what the program has learned from serving more than 30,000 Promise scholars.GET THE NEWSLETTER

In this episode of the Mystic Dog Mama podcast, I'm joined by Shamanic Dog Trainer, Tamryn Fudge, for a deeply expansive conversation exploring what becomes possible when we move beyond behavior modification, and begin relating to dogs through connection, cooperation, nervous system awareness, and deeper listening.Together, we explore the space where science and soul meet in our relationships with dogs. From modern dog culture and the limitations of compliance-based approaches, to intuition, regulation, energetic awareness, and ancient wisdom traditions - this conversation invites us to reconsider not only how we work with dogs… but how we live alongside them.Tamryn shares how her path evolved from veterinary medicine into dog training, animal communication, and then into a more relational and shamanic approach. She shares what she has learned through her work with dogs, humans, and Peruvian shamanic lineage teachings. We discuss the difference between compliance and cooperation, what dogs may be communicating beneath behavior, and how our own nervous systems, emotional patterns, and presence shape the relationship far more than many of us realize.We also dive into the realities of living with challenging dogs - reactivity, fear, sensitivity, overwhelm - and the profound ways these experiences can become portals into our own healing, self-awareness, and transformation.This episode is not about abandoning science or practical support. It's about widening the lens and asking deeper questions. It's about remembering that dogs are not simply beings to manage, but conscious participants in relationship.Inside this conversation, we explore:What “shamanic dog training” actually meansThe difference between compliance, cooperation, and connectionWhy behavior is often communication, not simply something to stop or fixHow dogs respond to our nervous systems, emotional states, and presenceWhat modern humans may be missing in our relationships with dogsHow challenging dogs can become catalysts for growth and healingTamryn's experience studying within a Peruvian shamanic lineageWhat ancient wisdom traditions can teach us about relationship, healing, and interconnectionHow to begin listening to your dog differently in everyday lifeWhy deep connection with dogs begins within ourselvesWhether you're navigating challenges with your dog, longing for a deeper relationship, or simply curious about what dogs might be helping us remember in this moment in time, this conversation offers a grounded yet expansive perspective on living in partnership with our dogs.Connect with Tamryn:https://tamrynfudge.caConnect with me:Website: https://mysticdogmama.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/mysticdogmamaCome join my free Facebook group, First Light. It's my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlightDisclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.

Why Eating More Is the Secret to Losing Fat (And Why It Feels Wrong at First)If you've been eating less, training harder, and still not seeing results this episode is for you.The truth is, chronic under-eating slows your metabolism, disrupts your hormones, and actually makes fat loss harder over time. And for most women, eating MORE is the missing piece...but getting there isn't easy.In this episode we'll cover:Why your body fights back when you try to increase calories (and what that actually looks like)What the scale doing when you first eat more and what it really meansThe signs that the process IS working, even when it feels like it isn'tHow to increase calories strategically without gaining unwanted fatWhy protein is your best friend through this entire processThe step-by-step approach to reverse dieting and retraining your metabolismIf you're stuck in the cycle of losing weight only to regain it, feeling softer despite eating less, or watching your energy and sleep suffer your body is telling you something. It's time to stop fighting it.This is the episode that changes how you think about food forever.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most important thing that was supposed to happen this week… didn't? Not because God didn't show up — but because you didn't recognize the moment when He did. In this week's Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Rita — former atheist of 13 years and now one of the most spiritually tuned-in people you'll meet — for a powerful, honest conversation about hearing God's voice, stepping into His nudges, and what happens when we explain them away.Discover:How a 13-year atheist heard God's voice for the first time on an ordinary Sunday morningWhy knowing Scripture is the foundation for recognizing God's voiceThe "quiet persistence" test — the clearest sign God is actually speakingHow to tell the difference between God's nudge and your own thoughtsWhy intellectualizing and debating pushes you away from obedienceA real-time story of a late-night call that came straight from the Holy SpiritThe Esther 4:14 principle and what "such a time as this" really meansThe simplest prayer for hearing God: "Speak, Lord, your servant is listening"Reflection paragraph: God is still speaking. He still nudges. He still calls ordinary people into extraordinary moments. The question was never whether He's talking — the question is whether we're listening, and whether we'll move when He moves us. Some of the most important assignments of your life are hiding behind a quiet thought you keep brushing off. Don't explain it away. Stay in the Word, stay close, and when the nudge comes — go.Key Takeaways:God's voice always lines up with His Word and His character — no exceptionsFamiliarity is everything; you recognize the voice you spend time withQuiet persistence is one of the clearest signs God is speakingDebating and "logicking it out" is how we lose the momentDon't ask "why me?" — God chose you because you're uniquely positioned for thisEven if you miss the nudge, God will still work. But you miss the privilege of being used.The simplest response you can give is: "Speak, Lord, your servant is listening" — and then actually listenQuestion for you to think about: When was the last time you felt a quiet, persistent nudge from God — and what did you actually do with it?Calls to Action: If this conversation hit you, do three things: hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, share this with one person who needs to hear it, and drop a comment telling us about a time you obeyed (or missed) a nudge from God. We read every one.LINKS & RESOURCES: SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1 Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/giveSTAY CONNECTED: Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx#MidweekMotivation #WestsideCommunityChurch #HearingGodsVoice #HolySpirit #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #SpiritualDiscernment #ChristianDiscipleship #SuchATimeAsThis #SpeakLord #ChristianGrowth #FaithInAction #PortlandChurch #JesusFollower #BiblicalTeaching

The fallout from WrestleMania is already getting REAL… and things got heated fast.In this episode of Gorilla Talk Podcast, we break down the latest drama coming out of WrestleMania weekend — including reports of fan harassment, talent safety concerns, and a wild situation involving Damian Priest stepping in to help WWE talent escape fans before a tense CM Punk hotel confrontation.We're diving into:What REALLY happened post-WrestleMania

What if the world isn't collapsing—but transforming?In this episode, Geoff Eido sits down with author, futurist, and poet Aubrey Morgan Yee to explore the deeper meaning behind global instability, the evolution of consciousness, and how we can actively participate in shaping a more beautiful future.Aubrey shares the story behind her book Our Beloved Futures, revealing a unique writing process that blends spirituality, academia, and poetic insight. Together, they dive into the collapse of outdated systems, the rise of new paradigms, and why emotional intelligence, connection, and love may be the most important tools for navigating what's ahead.This is a powerful, wide-ranging conversation about the future of humanity—and the inner work required to meet it.

300 episodes.This one is different. This one is personal. This one is the reason everything else exists.In EP 300 I'm sharing the story I've never quite told like this before — why Encourage Over Everything™ exists, what encouragement actually saved me from, and why learning to clap for yourself is the most important thing you will ever do.WHAT WE'RE GETTING INTOThe real reason Encourage Over Everything™ exists — and the loss that started it allWhy encouraging yourself is not toxic positivity — and what it actually meansThe applause distinction — what to do when it's not at the volume you wantWhy your self talk is either building your life or quietly tearing it downWhy nobody lives at the finish line — and why loving your days IS the dreamThe woman who encourages herself before the results arrive — she is unshakeable when they doTIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode 300 Milestone01:23 Subscribe and Join02:36 Mom Loss Story04:12 Encouragement Defined05:00 Quiet Applause Seasons07:29 Self Talk Builds Life08:42 Process Is Dream10:57 Fruit Is Coming12:20 Free Session Invite13:00 Self Love Two Step14:55 300 Episode Reflection17:41 Permission to Cheerlead18:47 Thank You and Share19:59 Final Crown On QueenTHE SELF LOVE 2 STEPStep 1 — Accept Your Divine Timing Place your hand on your heart and receive this: I am exactly where I am supposed to be. The applause is coming. And until it arrives at the volume I want — I will be my own loudest cheerleader. My timing is divine. What's mine is already mine.Step 2 — Connect To The Best Of Who You Are Declare her out loud: I am the woman who encourages herself first. I am the woman who talks up to herself even on the hard days. I am the woman who loves her days — not just her milestones. I am the woman who will always Encourage Over Everything.Step 3 — The YOU Step Get still. Get quiet. Ask yourself: What is my heart telling me to do next? That is your next right aligned step. Not the whole plan. Just the next move. Trust her. She already knows.▶️Continue the conversation on YouTube!

Cravings. Anxiety. Weight that won't shift, no matter what you do. These are not failures of discipline or willpower — they are messages from a nervous system trying to protect you from something it learned was dangerous, sometimes decades ago. In this deeply personal episode, Monica Bravo shares her story of using food for self-love and self-soothing in relationships where she didn't feel enough, and explains the exact body-based mechanism behind why these patterns persist even when we understand them intellectually. This episode is for the woman who has done all the work, and something is still there. And for the practitioner who has watched this pattern in her clients and known, quietly, that something hasn't been reached yet.In this episode:Why cravings, anxiety, and weight are protection responses — not personality flawsMonica's personal story: using food for self-love during relationships where she didn't feel enoughWhy some women's bodies literally build weight as armor — and what it meansThe mechanism: how a nervous system stores a charge and builds a strategy around itWhy insight, clearing, and willpower cannot fully release a somatic chargeWhat root-level release actually looks likeConnect with Monica: Instagram: @themonicabravo — DM the word READYResources:Soul Retrieval book by Monica Bravo: AmazonStop the Snack 20-min hypnosis: https://www.themonicabravo.com/stopsnackinghypnosisWebsite: themonicabravo.com

What's real when it comes to mediumship… and what's just noise?In this honest, eye-opening, and deeply expansive episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson sit down with psychic medium and teacher Courtney Dawson to explore the truth about mediumship, the spirit world, and what ethical spiritual work actually looks like.Courtney shares her journey of being aware of the spirit world from a young age, followed by a powerful awakening in her early 30s that led her to fully step into her work as a professional medium and teacher. She explains the importance of ethical, evidential mediumship — and why discernment is more important than ever in today's saturated spiritual space.Together, they dive into how mediumship really works, the biggest red flags to watch out for online, and why not every intuitive gift needs to become a business. They also explore the role of boundaries, consent, and nervous system safety when connecting with the spirit world.From spirit guides and ancestral energy to grief, healing, and personal experiences with loss, this episode blends grounded wisdom with spiritual insight — reminding you that your connection to the unseen world can be supportive, empowering, and deeply personal.If you've ever been curious about mediumship, unsure who to trust, or wondering if you have intuitive gifts of your own, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a refreshing dose of truth.✨ What You'll Discover:What “ethical and evidential mediumship” really meansThe biggest red flags to watch out for when choosing a readerWhy fear-based messaging is a major warning signHow mediums should bring evidence, not ask leading questionsWhy boundaries and consent are essential in spiritual workThe truth about whether anyone can develop mediumshipHow intuitive gifts can be learned, strengthened, and refinedThe difference between psychic abilities and mediumshipWhy you don't have to turn your gifts into a businessHow spirit guides and teams support you behind the scenes✨ Want more?In the extended Patreon episode, Courtney pulls cards for the community, channels intuitive guidance, and shares deeper energetic insights on manifestation, gratitude, and alignment. We also continue the conversation and connect more personally with our community. Come hang out with us.Join us on Patreon for early access, longer episodes, oracle card readings, and behind-the-scenes content—all for just a few bucks a month. The first 50 members get a FREE Manifestation Toolkit when we hit our goal!

You've been told your labs look “normal”…But you still don't feel like yourself.Low energy. Hormone shifts. Weight that won't budge. Gut issues that come and go.So you try the next supplement… the next diet… the next routine.And you're still left wondering…What am I missing?In today's episode, Dee Davidson is breaking down exactly how functional health testing and a root-cause approach can help you stop the cycle of guessing—and finally start understanding what your body actually needs.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why your symptoms are not random (and what they're trying to tell you)How traditional labs can miss early imbalancesWhat “test, don't guess” really meansThe exact functional labs used to uncover root causesHow personalized protocols are built based on your unique bodyWhy healing is not about doing more—but doing the right things in the right orderHow This Can Help YouIf you've been:Doing “all the right things” but still feel offStruggling with midlife hormone changesFeeling stuck, frustrated, or confused about your healthThis episode will help you start connecting the dots and understanding what your body has been asking for.Because your body isn't broken.It's communicating.Ready for Next Steps?If this resonated with you, here are a few ways to go deeper:Book a Consulthttps://calendly.com/confidentlyloveyourself/discovery-sessionLet's talk through your symptoms and next best steps:

Retirement doesn't always look the way we planned… now what?In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we're having a real conversation about what retirement actually looks like when life takes a different path. Sheri shares her journey of stepping away from work to care for their mom—and how that meant giving up savings and starting over later in life. Randy opens up about still working, not by choice, but because financial struggles and health challenges made retirement feel out of reach.We also talk about what so many people are experiencing today:• Living on Social Security• Working longer than expected• Rising costs, including insurance• Moving in with family• And redefining what “retirement” really meansThe truth is—retirement isn't one-size-fits-all anymore.If you've ever found yourself wondering, “Is this really what retirement is supposed to feel like?”You're not alone.

Retirement doesn't always look the way we planned… now what?In this episode of Sherapy with Sheri & Randy, we're having a real conversation about what retirement actually looks like when life takes a different path. Sheri shares her journey of stepping away from work to care for their mom—and how that meant giving up savings and starting over later in life. Randy opens up about still working, not by choice, but because financial struggles and health challenges made retirement feel out of reach.We also talk about what so many people are experiencing today: • Living on Social Security • Working longer than expected • Rising costs, including insurance • Moving in with family • And redefining what “retirement” really meansThe truth is—retirement isn't one-size-fits-all anymore.If you've ever found yourself wondering, “Is this really what retirement is supposed to feel like?” You're not alone.

“You don't build a great business by becoming someone else… you build it by becoming more of who you really are.”In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast, Capt. Marco Torres sits down with Sid Mohasseb, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, professor, and advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, to challenge everything you've been taught about entrepreneurship. This isn't about more tactics, more hustle, or another growth hack. It's about shifting how you see yourself, your business, and the decisions you make every day.Sid introduces the concept of activated mindfulness—a powerful blend of awareness and action that helps entrepreneurs evolve, stay authentic, and avoid the hidden traps of success. From identity and burnout to decision-making and continuous growth, this conversation will change how you approach business and life.If you're building something meaningful and don't want to lose yourself in the process… this episode is for you.Connect with Sid:

Listen on your podcast app:                    Resources Of This Episode: Interested in working with me? Schedule a free consultation call here.  Not sure where you stand in your business?Take “The Time Is Now” quiz here.Still refining your niche?Listen to this episode on how to choose the right niche and attract clients here.Want to see how positioning works in real life?Listen to Katie's story and how she turned clarity into clients here.Ready to strengthen your market research? Start with these resources:Learn what questions to ask in a client survey here.Explore 7 practical research tips to find your ideal clients here. Summary Of This Episode: Click here to find the blog article Click here to read the episode transcript   Chapters: [00:00] The Challenge of Standing Out in a Noisy World [01:17] Why Positioning Matters More Than Ever [02:09] The Hidden Cost of Weak Positioning [04:41] The Positioning & Messaging Test [05:23] What Positioning Really Means [07:19] Pillar 1: The Transformation You Need to Define [10:57] Pillar 2: The Language Your Clients Actually Use [13:10] Pillar 3: The Power of Your Big Why [16:30] Pillar 4: Why Consistency Changes Everything [18:16] Pillar 5: What Makes You Truly Stand Out [21:55] The Positioning Formula: Craft Your Statement Getting noticed today is harder than ever… even if you're great at what you do. Because it's not about visibility anymore. It's about clarity. If people don't immediately understand why you are the right person for them, they move on. And that's where most solopreneurs get stuck—not because they lack expertise, but because their positioning isn't clear enough to cut through the noise. So you keep showing up. Posting more. Trying different strategies… But nothing really clicks. In this episode, I break down why your positioning might be holding you back—and what needs to shift for your message to finally land. Because you don't need to do more. You need to be clearer. If you're ready to stand out, attract the right clients, and become the go-to expert in your field… this is the episode for you! What you will learn: Why positioning matters and what it truly meansThe 5 essential pillars of strong positioning that attract your ideal clientsA practical exercise to clarify your positioning and craft a clear, compelling statement Find this episode on YouTube:  [embed]https://youtu.be/2vm5smYQCdQ?si=YVpyqGlO1xwEo4sE[/embed] Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a review Please leave a review or a comment to help me reach more people who need to hear this. Choose your favorite podcast app:             

How many “no's” should it take before you finally hear a “yes”?If every rejection feels personal, this episode will change how you see your acting career. Most actors quit too early because they don't understand the numbers behind success.When you don't track your work, it's easy to feel stuck, confused, or not good enough.In this episode, you'll discover:Why rejection is not about you - and what it really meansThe simple number system working actors use to stay confidentHow tracking your progress can show you exactly what to fixListen now to take control of your acting career and finally understand what your “no's” are leading to.Email: martin@cityheadshots.comWebsite: https://www.martinbentsen.comAdditional Resources:Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.comShoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.comEdit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.comThis show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

From Invisible to Influential: Mastering Brand Clarity with Sapna PierouxWhat makes a speaker visible, memorable, and trusted in a crowded marketplace?In this episode of Professional Speaking, John Ball sits down with Sapna Pieroux, personal and business brand consultant, author, and speaker, to explore what brand clarity really means for speakers, experts, and business leaders who want to stand out for the right reasons.They unpack the difference between brand and branding, why simply "being authentic" is often not enough, and how to think more intentionally about the way you show up without becoming fake or performative. Sapna shares her VISION framework, explains why your public persona needs curation, and offers practical advice on building trust, visibility, and consistency over time.The conversation also covers reputation, styling, personal values, social media behaviour, networking, follower counts, and why real-world relationships still matter more than most people want to admit.John closes the episode with an important reminder for content creators and speakers alike: your audience usually needs to hear your core message more than once, and repetition is not laziness. It is part of clarity.In this episodeWhat "brand clarity" actually meansThe difference between brand and brandingWhy speakers need to think about how they are seenHow to curate your professional persona without becoming inauthenticWhy trust depends on alignment between what you do, say, and showHow to use aspirational brands without simply copying peopleWhy consistency matters more than novelty for visibilityWhat to do when you feel invisible onlineWhy 100 ideal connections beat a million empty followersHow comments, DMs, and meaningful interaction can increase visibilityWhy bookers should care about more than follower countThe importance of showreels, testimonials, and real-life relationshipsWhy your audience needs to hear your message more than onceKey ideas from the conversationBrand is the whole experience. Branding is only the visual expression of it. Your website, photos, positioning, communication, and behaviour all contribute to how people experience you.Authenticity still needs intention. You do not need to show every part of yourself to be genuine. Speakers need to curate the aspects of themselves that best serve the audience and the message.Trust is built through alignment. If what you say, what you do, and what people see do not match, trust erodes quickly.You do not need to copy others, but you should study them. Sapna recommends identifying aspirational brands and looking closely at how they show up, communicate, and build visibility.Your message probably needs repeating. Most speakers get bored with their message before their audience does. Repetition helps people understand, remember, and trust what you stand for.Visibility is not just a digital game. Networking, in-person relationships, and being in the right rooms still matter. Sometimes a real connection beats a polished post.Memorable lines"Brand is the whole experience.""Branding is how we make it visually tangible.""We can't put our whole messy self out there.""People connect with people.""It's better if you are connected with a hundred of your ideal clients rather than a million empty followers and bots.""You are always more at risk of getting bored with your message before your audience does."About Sapna PierouxSapna Pieroux is a personal and business brand consultant, author, and speaker who helps entrepreneurs and business leaders clarify who they are, stand out in their industry, and grow their businesses. She is the author of Let's Get Visible and shares insights on branding, visibility, and business growth.Resources and linksConnect with Sapna Pieroux on LinkedInSapna's book: Let's Get VisibleSapna's platform: BrandVisions.aiSubscribe to John Ball's LinkedIn newsletter: Serious About SpeakingListener takeawayIf your work deserves more attention than it is currently getting, the answer may not be to become louder, stranger, or more online. It may be to become clearer, more consistent, and more intentional in how you show up.CHAPTERS00:00 Show Introduction01:17 Meet Sapna Pieroux01:50 Brand Clarity Framework03:42 Visualize Your Brand06:06 Customer Vision Legacy06:59 Brand Versus Branding10:34 Curated Authentic Persona14:02 Values And Trust Signals15:10 Who You Associate With17:16 Building Reputation Visibility18:21 Do Say See Alignment18:51 Consistency Builds Trust19:51 Values And North Star21:09 Study Aspirational Brands22:00 Repeat The Message22:50 Market Need Disconnect24:31 Fab Brand Aha Moments27:39 Start Small Engage Social29:39 Beyond Follower Metrics33:11 Role Models And Inspiration35:35 Where To Connect Next36:21 Closing Takeaway RepeatVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.

The coaching industry is facing a brutal reality: everything that used to work is being replaced—fast. With AI now capable of delivering frameworks, strategies, and even “good questions” for $29/month, the bar has been raised beyond recognition. What's left isn't information. It's embodiment.In this unfiltered conversation, Kellan sits down with Beverly and Tarek to unpack what AI is really doing to coaching—and why most coaches won't survive unless they evolve.Key Takeaways:How AI is transforming coaching from tools to deep personal integrationWhy “average coaching” is being completely evisceratedThe difference between talking about something vs. living itHow AI helps develop your authentic voice—and exposes the lack of oneThe rise of “Super You”: building an AI-enhanced identity systemWhy human intuition, emotion, and presence still matterThe dangerous illusion of “human connection” as a safety netThe three barriers destroying coaches:Head-in-the-sand denialThe massive increase in the “ante”Avoidance of deep personal growthWhy most people will choose AI over coaches—and what that meansThe future of coaching: embodiment, consciousness, and lived truth

If your housekeeping routines keep falling apart, the problem isn't your discipline. It might be your checklist.In this episode, we break down why traditional cleaning routines fail in real family life — and what actually works instead. Register for the free workshop:The 3 Rs of Meaningful Housework

Megan O'Neill is a physician associate who spent years in clinical practice before finding her calling at the intersection of diabetes care and psychology. While working at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Megan discovered the work of leading diabetes psychology researchers and it changed her entire practice, her perspective, and her passion. That foundation eventually led her to Abbott Diabetes Care, where she has spent the last eight years advocating for the emotional and psychological side of living with diabetes to be treated with the same seriousness as the clinical data.In this conversation, Lauren and Megan dig into what diabetes distress actually looks like day to day — the exhaustion, the isolation, the feeling of doing everything right and still not getting the results you hoped for. They talk about why it often goes unrecognized in clinical care, how it differs from depression, and why a good A1C doesn't always mean you're okay. They also explore how CGMs can both reduce and sometimes complicate our emotional relationship with diabetes and what it actually takes to move the needle when distress is high.WHAT WE COVER:What diabetes distress really is, how it differs from depression, and why it is still significantly underutilized as a screening tool in clinical careWhy people with an A1C under 7 can still score in the moderate to high range on the diabetes distress scale and what that actually meansThe unequal energy exchange of T1D: putting in the effort but not getting the results, and why that cycle is so defeatingHow CGMs have overwhelmingly helped reduce distress and the honest acknowledgment that alarms and constant data can also add to it for some peopleWhat the research actually says about what helps most when someone is not reaching their diabetes goals: it is not just education or medication management aloneThe one tangible step you can take in the next 24 hours if any of this conversation resonated with youWHAT'S NEXT:

How do you actually hear God's voice, see in the spirit, and know Him deeply?In this episode of What the Prophets Say, Matt Johnson is joined by Karyn Stuart and Amanda Atkinson for a rich conversation on what it means to move beyond formulas and into real relationship with God.Using John 10:27 as a key foundation, this episode explores the difference between simply knowing that God speaks and actually learning to listen, linger, and recognise His voice. The conversation also touches on spiritual sight, prophetic maturity, distraction, and why God is looking for people who will dwell with Him, not just rush to get an answer.This episode will help anyone who has ever asked:How do I hear God more clearly?Why do I struggle to recognise His voice?How do I grow in seeing in the spirit?What should I do when I feel like I've lost something spiritually?In this episode, we cover:What John 10:27 really meansThe difference between instant sight and lingering with GodWhy relationship matters more than formulasHow distraction can dull spiritual sensitivityWhat to do if you feel like you've lost spiritual sightHow God restores what feels blocked or shut downWhy maturity means asking God “why” before actingKey takeawayYou do not need a perfect formula to hear God. You need real relationship. God wants sons and daughters who know His voice, listen deeply, and stay close enough to recognise Him.Download the Power TV app for more resources at PowerTV.app.

Retail earnings season just wrapped, and the headlines are telling one story while the data tells another. Consumer sentiment is dismal. Tariffs are squeezing margins. Geopolitical uncertainty looms. Yet average retail revenues grew 7-9% in Q4, and consumers keep spending. How do you reconcile these contradictions? Simeon Siegel, Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Securities and one of Wall Street's most data-driven retail analysts, cuts through the noise with a simple philosophy: "The first thing I look at is revenues. Because it's very easy to conflate growth rates with revenue sizes."In this episode of The Retail Pilot, Ken sits down with Siegel to dissect what's really happening in retail beyond the sentiment surveys and macro doom-scrolling. From Nike's "dying" $47 billion business to Gap's viral comeback, from the D2C myth to why NPS scores should be banned from boardrooms, Siegel brings his signature contrarian analysis backed by hard numbers. This isn't about feelings—it's about what consumers are actually doing with their wallets, which stocks are positioned to win, and why the retail industry's most cherished beliefs might be leading CEOs astray.In this episode you'll learn:Why consumer spending remains strong despite abysmal consumer sentiment—and what that divergence really meansThe revenue vs. narrative disconnect: How Nike can be "dying" with $47-49 billion in salesWhich retail subsectors are winning and losing in the K-shaped economy (hint: it's a market share story, not a demographic one)Simeon's top stock picks for 2026: Why he's bullish on Nike, TJX, Ross, Birkenstock, Planet Fitness, and CapriThe real impact of tariffs on Q4 earnings: What retailers passed through vs. what they absorbedWhy Gap Inc.'s comeback under Richard Dickson is working—and whether it's sustainable beyond the hypeThe one KPI Simeon wants banned from retail boardrooms: Net Promoter Score (NPS) and why it misleads executivesWhy "D2C is not all it's cracked up to be": The data-driven case for wholesale distributionHow the Iran conflict could impact consumer spending, gas prices, and petroleum-based athleisure costsThe department store survival blueprint: What Macy's, Nordstrom, and off-price retailers are getting rightWhy TJ Maxx's lack of e-commerce is actually an asset for moving premium brand inventory "invisibly"Don't forget to subscribe to The Retail Pilot podcast for more conversations with retail industry leaders and visionaries shaping the future of commerce.If you missed our last episode, where Terry Lundgren (former Macy's CEO) and Jan Rogers Kniffen dissect the Saks Global bankruptcy, predict the future of department stores, and reveal why some retailers will survive while others won't, be sure to tune in.Connect with Ken:-Follow Ken Pilot Ventures on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Text us a comment or question!What if up to 40% of dementia cases could be prevented — not with drugs, but with daily lifestyle choices?In this powerful episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, I sit down with molecular biologist and AI health innovator Thoryn Stephens, Founder & CEO of BRAIN.ONE, to unpack the real science behind brain health, longevity, and sustainable optimization after 50.We go beyond hype and dig into what actually moves the needle when it comes to protecting your cognition, extending your health span, and building a strong, capable body and mind for decades to come.In This Episode, We Cover:1. The Lifestyle Levers That Could Prevent 30–40% of DementiaBased on emerging global research, including insights from The Lancet 2024, we discuss:Why nutrition is foundational for brain healthThe role of strength training and physical activityHow sleep impacts cognitive declineWhy stress and social isolation matter more than you thinkThe surprising impact of hearing and vision health2. The #1 Longevity Hack (Hint: It's Not a Supplement)If you're looking for the single most powerful lever for brain health, Thoryn says it's this: Sleep.We discuss:Why sleep deprivation accelerates agingHow alcohol affects heart rate variability (HRV) and recoveryWhy measuring your sleep can change your behaviorHow to optimize without becoming obsessive 3. Measure What Matters: Wearables & Health Tracking After 50“You can't manage what you don't measure.”We break down:How wearables like Garmin, Oura, and Apple Watch can guide behaviorWhat HRV actually tells youHow small data insights lead to big long-term changesThe danger of letting data run your life 4. Peptides, GLP-1s & The Wild West of Longevity MedicinePeptides are everywhere right now. But are they miracle solutions — or risky trends?We cover:What peptides actually areThe difference between research and prescription peptidesMicrodosing GLP-1s and what it meansThe regulatory gray zoneWhy most doctors aren't trained in this space 5. AI, Brain Optimization & The Future of HealthWe explore:How AI is being used in brain-computer interfacesThe potential (and risks) of uploading health data to AI platformsWhat “Mindspan” means — and why it mattersWhy the future of health is hyper-personalizedBut here's the twist…Despite all the high-tech innovation, Thoryn keeps coming back to the basics. 

High-risk pregnancies are rising — and the need for specialized maternal care has never been greater.Dr. Kathryn Berryman, board-certified OBGYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, sits down with Allison Walsh and shares her journey from military physician to high-risk pregnancy expert serving women and families at AdventHealth for Women. After earning her medical degree at the University of Maryland and completing residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, she deployed to Iraq as an active-duty Army physician before pursuing fellowship training in maternal-fetal medicine at The Ohio State University.Today, Dr. Berryman cares for women navigating complex pregnancies, including medical complications, multiples, fetal concerns, and high-risk postpartum recovery. Her work extends beyond clinical care — she is deeply committed to teaching the next generation of physicians and advancing whole-person women's healthcare.This conversation explores:Why high-risk pregnancies are increasingWhat maternal-fetal medicine really meansThe future of prenatal testing — including genetics and proteomicsThe importance of postpartum and fourth trimester careHow telehealth is expanding access to specialized pregnancy careBalancing motherhood, marriage, and medicineThe role of confidence in high-achieving womenDr. Berryman's perspective blends clinical excellence, military service, and lived experience as a working mother — offering wisdom for women navigating both ambitious careers and family life. Learn more about women's healthcare services:https://adventhealthforwomen.com/ Connect with Dr. Kathryn Berryman:https://www.adventhealth.com/find-doctor/doctor/kathryn-berryman-md-1225249568 Connect with Allison:Instagram → @allisonwalshWork with Allison: Ready to turn your story into a service-driven brand that opens doors and expands your impact? 

Last week marked World Cancer Day, and in this episode, Molly revisits an important—and often misunderstood—topic: the relationship between alcohol and cancer.This is not a new conversation, and it's not a reaction to headlines. Instead, it's part of an ongoing commitment to helping you understand the science well enough to make informed, intentional choices about alcohol—without fear, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking.One reason this topic continues to matter is a striking gap in awareness: while nearly 90% of adults recognize smoking as a cancer risk, fewer than half realize that alcohol is also classified as a carcinogen Project 1 (50). That lack of awareness makes informed choice difficult—and that's what this episode aims to address.In this episode, you'll learn:Why alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, and what that designation actually meansThe seven types of cancer that are clearly linked to alcohol use, including breast cancerHow alcohol increases cancer risk at a biological level (acetaldehyde, inflammation, hormones, and nutrient disruption)Why alcohol research in humans is mostly observational, and what that means for how we interpret the dataThe critical difference between relative risk and absolute risk—and why this distinction mattersWhat experts mean when they say there is “no safe level” of alcohol for cancer riskHow to think about cancer risk through an Alcohol Minimalist, harm-reduction lensKey takeaways:Alcohol does increase cancer risk, but risk is dose-dependent and cumulative, not absolute or immediateRelative risk headlines often sound scarier than the actual, absolute numbersYou do not need perfection—or abstinence—to meaningfully reduce riskReducing frequency, quantity, and duration of drinking patterns mattersAlcohol Minimalism is about reducing unnecessary exposure, not eliminating all riskThis episode is about clarity, not commands. Science isn't here to scare you—it's here to inform you.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by alcohol and health messaging, this episode offers a calmer, more grounded way to understand the risks and decide what feels right for you.As always, choose peace.Resources mentioned:TIME Magazine article on alcohol and cancer riskCDC information on alcohol-related cancersAlcohol Minimalist framework for informed, harm-reduction decision makingIf this episode was helpful, consider sharing it with someone who would appreciate a thoughtful, non-alarmist conversation about alcohol and health.Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★