Podcasts about messiness

You've read the productivity books. You've optimised your mornings. But what if the whole thing is backwards? Self-improvement content is everywhere, yet it almost universally focuses on extracting more value from yourself. This episode flips that. Drawing on behavioural psychology and a surprisingly useful analogy about cells and organs, Sam makes the case that the most effective thing you can do for your own growth is to become genuinely useful to the people around you. Not as a strategy. As a mindset. The inversion is simple: stop asking what moves you forward and start asking what moves others forward. Turns out, they're the same question. Why connection is as fundamental a skill as walking or talking How organisations actually hold together — and what that means for you Why kindness isn't soft advice; it's the core engine of sustainable success If the self-improvement content you've consumed hasn't quite stuck, this one might be the missing piece. SPONSORS

Send us Fan MailTherefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.  Ephesians 6:13The world is messy.  The church is going through messy stuff as well.  How do we stay committed to the Gospel even when the things around us seem hopeless at times?  We are called to put on the Full Armor Of God and stand firm.  We do this by putting our hope in Christ and not in this world or the leaders in it.  We test every word and practice discernment -- something we are lacking in.  Finally, we strive for unity.  The church is as divided as ever.  We must major on the majors and minor on the minors in terms of what divides us.  In all of this, we ask for the Lord's leading and guidance.  When we do, we can stand firm even in messy days.  

Truth and nuance are big themes in this week's Full Moon in Sagittarius, which comes powered with energies supportive to your growth. Be open to a perspective shift and the evolution that it can spark! Later in the week, Mercury has a messy moment with Neptune; practice healthy, life affirming boundaries. And don't miss out on the bonus episode of Ghost, available on the 1st of the month! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on Jessica's Patreon or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Isaiah 6:1–8. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Dane C. Ortlund. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

The Giants' struggles continue, and it's not just about the on-field performance. The team's decision-making process has been under scrutiny, with many questioning the moves made by the front office. WE chat potential moves and the team being stuck with big contracts, and we welcome Dieter Kurtenbach, who is always a ray of sunshine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants' struggles continue, and it's not just about the on-field performance. The team's decision-making process has been under scrutiny, with many questioning the moves made by the front office. WE chat potential moves and the team being stuck with big contracts, and we welcome Dieter Kurtenbach, who is always a ray of sunshine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailYou love them. And still, you're exhausted.The same argument keeps coming back. The same silence shows up after the fight. The same emotional distance keeps growing, even though somewhere underneath all of it, you still care deeply.That's the part that can make you feel like you're losing your mind.If the love is still there, why is this so hard?In this episode of Love Shack Live, Staci, Tom, and Brooke revisit one of the most important questions in relationships: is love alone enough to make a relationship last?You'll learn:✓ Why “all you need is love” can quietly set couples up to fail ✓ Why love is a beautiful foundation, but not the whole house ✓ The relationship skills most of us were never taught ✓ Why emotional regulation, communication, self-awareness, repair, and asking for what you need matter so much ✓ How blaming yourself or your partner keeps you stuck ✓ Why “skilling up” can help you see your partner with more humanity ✓ How one person learning new skills can begin to change the dynamic ✓ Why struggling doesn't mean you're broken, doomed, or with the wrong personWhether you're married, partnered, separated, rebuilding, dating, single, or trying not to repeat old patterns, this episode will help you rethink what's really missing when love still exists but the relationship feels hard.Because most relationships don't struggle from a lack of love.They struggle from a lack of skills.And skills can be learned.

In this episode, Philippa Wagner, the Founder of People Places Spaces, shares an honest perspective on AI and tech in hospitality, drawing on her Future Guest research. She explains why guests forgive people but not technology, where AI belongs in operations, and how the right tech finally lets you hire for personality instead of tech skills. If you've sat through one too many high-level AI panels and want a grounded view, this conversation is worth your time.Mentioned:Bob WNuma MewsOracle OPERA CloudTFE Hotels A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Grant Wahl's untimely passing in 2022 left a gaping hole in the global soccer community, and particularly in US journalism when it comes to speaking truth about FIFA. Grant was a champion for human rights...

In this episode, Tony sits down with Jay Towers — beloved Detroit radio personality and co‑host of The Caped Wonder Podcast, the long‑running show dedicated to preserving and celebrating the Richard Donner / Christopher Reeve Superman films. What unfolds is a lively, honest, deeply nostalgic conversation about the movies that shaped a generation. Tony brings both appreciation and criticism, and Jay meets it with warmth, humor, and encyclopedic knowledge of the Superman cinematic universe. SAVE 17% ON PLUS  

Technical issues during this episode! Hopefully you can still enjoy us recapping Real Housewives of Rhode Island S1 Ep 6, Real Housewives of Atlanta S17 Ep 5 and Summer House S10 Ep 14. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growth doesn't happen alone. Frodo needed Gandalf. Luke needed Yoda. And someone needs...you.We know we're called to discipleship, but, uh, how? And who?This week, Hannah Driskill shows us how spiritual growth is a process that only happens when we lean into the messiness of relationship. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio

We're joined by Jennifer Stavinoha, talks about her new book Sacred Chaos Finding Joy and Jesus in the Messiness of Motherhood. Angela Costa Simoas, author of Miracle of the Roses / O Milagre das Rosas, a beautifully illustrated bilingual (English/ Portuguese) children's book inspired by the beloved story of Queen Isabel of Portugal. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi, with news updates from the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

Start Artist Song Time Album Year 0:00:43 Messiness Previous Life 2:58 Messiness 2025 0:05:06 Metaphor Ladder From the Sky 6:45 Starfooted 2000 0:11:51 Metascope Kapitel II: Der Krieg, in dem die Götter sterben 5:32 Opus Secretus 2024 0:18:12 Mice On Stilts Anxiety Baby 6:04 I Am Proud of You 2023 0:24:17 Mice On Stilts The Wreck of the Wahine 4:54 I Am Proud of You 2023 0:29:11 Mice on Stilts National Radio 7:18 I Am Proud Of You 2023 0:37:09 The Michael Schenker Group Lost Horizons 6:54 Michael Schenker Group 1980 0:44:02 Odette Michell The Woodlark & The Fieldfare 4:28 The Queen of the Lowlands 2025 0:48:31 David Maxim Micic Everything’s Fine 3:02 BILO III 2013 0:53:12 Midas Fall Evaporate 5:34 Evaporate 2018 0:58:46 Midas Fall In the Morning We’ll Be Someone Else 4:04 Cold Waves Divide Us 2024 1:02:50 Midas Fall Cold Waves Divide Us 5:48 Cold Waves Divide Us 2024 1:08:38 Midas Fall I Am Wrong 5:07 Cold Waves Divide Us 2024 Midnight Circus I Had a Dream 3:23 Midnight Circus 1972 Midnight Rodeo Strange Eyes 3:59 Chaos Era 2025 Midnight Sun Nobody 4:48 Midnight Sun 1971 Midnight Sun Sheherezade 6:51 Dark Tide Rising 2019 The Mighty Handful Vital Signs 4:51 Still Sitting in Danny’s Car 5: Devils in the Details 2018 Mighty Oaks Seven Days 3:00 Howl 2014 The Mighty Ra Gods of Reality 6:01 Now in a Minute 2025 The Mighty Ra Sakura 7:57 Now in a Minute 2025 Mihrax If The Music Dies 5:21 Rox 2025 Mika Grace Kelly 2:54 Life In Cartoon Motion 2007 Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins Ironborn 4:52 Whore of Babylon 2020 Mikro Artificial 4:00 Artificial 2014 Mild West Nostalgia 5:17 Only Sleep 2019 Mile Marker Zero Digital Warrior 7:25 The Fifth Row 2018 The Milestones The Way to the Great Unknown 4:41 Single 2019 Miljoonasade Olkinainen 4:38 Veitsen valossa 2014 Millenium Dawn 1:52 Angelfire 1999 Millennial Reign Crack The Eastern Sky 4:14 World On Fire 2024 Millennya Faded Prints 3:20 Time Has Come 1998 Roger Miller You Can’t Roller Skate In The Buffalo Herd 1:47 Single 1965 Million Moons Black Sun Rising 5:58 Single 2026 Mcope, Messiness, Mcope, Messiness,

Is efficiency a godly value? And if the Good Shepherd leaves 99 sheep to find the one, what does that say about how we should be running our churches?The guys open with King Charles's surprisingly funny speech to the U.S. Congress, a masterclass in soft power, humour and resetting an agenda without throwing a punch, before getting into the real conversation: how do you manage a church well without accidentally turning it into a business?Stu unpacks Soul Revival's approach to project management — organised messiness, ministry slide, double-up meetings and why grace has to be baked into the structure from the start. Tim brings in Andy Crouch's cultural postures and Marshall McLuhan's medium-is-the-message warning about what happens when corporate metaphors quietly reshape how you think about ministry.Timestamps00:00 Welcome — fake arrogance, King Charles and the Churchill bath story08:30 Soft power, constitutional monarchy and why Charles reset the agenda without throwing a punch17:30 Church project management — theology, strategy and practice21:00 The African church vs the Sydney church — context shapes everything25:00 Metrics, growth and the danger of deterministic ministry thinking31:00 Andy Crouch, Marshall McLuhan and why corporate metaphors aren't value-neutral37:00 Organised messiness — Stu's philosophy of church management43:00 The Good Shepherd, the 99% and why efficiency isn't a godly value47:00 Isaac Gordon's late arrival and what it taught Soul Revival about grace54:00 Ministry slide — a practical framework for holding people and mission togetherDiscussed on this episode:King Charles III addresses US CongressAndy Crouch - Culture MakingMarshall McLuhan - The Medium is the MessageColin Marshall and Tony Payne - Trellis and VineSubscribe, leave a review, and send your thoughts to Joel at joel@shockabsorber.com.au

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open by recapping the Spurs' winning weekend in Portland. Then they break down the rest of this weekend's playoffs matchups, including Jokic's meltdown, the trust level of Eastern Conference teams, and the Pistons meeting their match in Orlando. (0:00) Intro (3:51) Fan Duel ad break (4:28) - Spurs-Blazers (28:09) Injuries Mounting in the Playoffs (30:55) - Is the door open for the Spurs to improbably win it all? (35:28) - Men's Wearhouse ad break (36:10)- Jokic's confrontation with Jaden McDaniels (42:16)- Is Jokic the greatest player of all time? (50:24) - Wolves's playoff performance (54:52) - Cavs-Raptors (57:33) - Messiness in the East Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we've got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reigndrops, Carlos and Alexis are diving right into part one of the The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion, starting with the looks. Do they think Amanda belittled her husband and his masculinity? As a former Real Housewives producer, Carlos shares insight on the flashiness of material things on camera. And of course, we feel strongly for Erika Jayne and commend her bravery through tough conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indivisible? 4/21/26 (co-host Carrie Baker): Ehmptn Mayor Salem Derby: the Override & the World Cup. Rob Weir: sports celebrities not necessarily legends. The Comedy Quiz w/ Happier Valley Comedy: meteorological messiness-come play. Deb Klemer, Nhmptn City Council VP: founding Indivisible -Northampton & misogyny in politics.

Pope Leo XIV's first Easter message, where he called for global peace amidst conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Israeli war on Iran. The "messy" irony lies in the transition from a solemn papal address on world "ravaged by wars" to the interpersonal "messiness" and psychological pathology discussed in the following segments.   Guarding the Reservoir: Physical & Emotional Rebalancing 1. The Professional Martyr: Recognizing the Bait Decoding Passive-Aggression: Analyzing the "I'd love to just come float" comment. Recognizing it as a "loaded" statement meant to trigger guilt about your success, your pool, and your upcoming retirement. The Approval Trap: Acknowledging that they don't approve of your expenditures (pool resurfacing/safety) and why you no longer need their "stamp of approval" on your financial freedom. Protecting Your Space: Understanding that their inability to relax is her burden, not a flaw in your hospitality. You aren't "pulling her in" anymore; the pool is closed, and so is the door to her drama. 2. Healing from Past Emotional "Inflammation." The DC & Birthday Lessons: Reflecting on past vacations and birthdays ruined by a professional martyr The "Emergency" Pattern: The martyr's lack of planning or refusal to make hard choices became your emergency. Breaking the Cycle: Declaring that early retirement and your "new" life will not be a staging ground for their crisis-management. 3. The Physical Toll: Menopause & The Electrolyte Crash The Hormone Shift: Discussing the transition off HRT and the reality of "Black Girl Vitamins"—they help, but the body's chemistry is still in flux. The Sweetwater Incident: A deep dive into the "Full Body Crash." The danger of severe night sweats leading to "free water" loss and electrolyte depletion. The symptoms: Weakness in hands, knee pain, and full-body aches that feel like a setback in the anti-inflammatory journey. The Rebalancing Window: Acknowledging that it took 24+ hours to recover, highlighting how much more fragile our baseline is during hormonal shifts. 4. Lessons for the "Solo RV" Life Logistics vs. Physical Ability: The difficulty of managing hookups and setup when your body is depleted. The New "Pre-Flight" Checklist: * Prioritizing hydration protocols (Liquid IV, electrolyte powders) before the sweat starts. The necessity of organization: An unorganized RV + a depleted body = a dangerous combination. Planning for Weakness: Admitting that "muscle-ing through" isn't a strategy anymore; planning for physical conservation is. 5. Closing Thought: The Anti-Inflammatory Mindset Internal & External Peace: You can't heal systemic inflammation if you are constantly triggered by family or physically dehydrated. The Goal: A resurfaced pool deck, a safe home, a retirement free of guilt, and a body that is properly fueled for the road ahead. Harrison Bay Mantra: "My peace is non-negotiable, my signal is low, and my hydration is high." Protecting from mental depletion and financial Depletion, the scams of life: Just like you are setting boundaries with your sister by turning off your Wi-Fi calling at Harrison Bay, your listeners need to set "Financial Boundaries." Rule #1: No federal agent will ever come to your house for a "cash pickup." Rule #2: If they tell you to lie to your bank teller, they are 100% a criminal. I'm heading to Harrison Bay to get away from the noise, but the 'noise' isn't just family drama—it's these high-tech predators. Whether it's a martyr sister trying to steal your joy or a scammer trying to steal your retirement, the solution is the same: Disconnect. Verify. Protect your peace." Authenticity vs. Scripting...#RHORI-Beware of the coming hurricane...RHOBH Take  Links to recap from Patreon for Monte-Carlo, Monica Garcia and Carlos King:        Episodes 1, 2, 3 https://www.patreon.com/posts/154944453?utm_campaign=postshare_fan       Episode 3 https://www.patreon.com/posts/155539032?utm_campaign=postshare_fan Refusing the Script: "Gamer Recognized Game" also applies to Boz's refusal to "play dumb" for a storyline. She is depicted as someone who sees the "smoke and mirrors" of reality TV wealth and calls it out, such as auditing the legitimacy of "manifestation" businesses. The Exit Strategy: Because she recognizes the "game" has a shelf life for women of color (often lasting only three seasons), she is Check out my music on Spotify and Apple or wherever you listen to music! The official videos are on YouTube. Stream and stream often! Navigate to https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading to check out all coffee and book options. Seasonal Affective Disorder Is Treatable and all of us should be about fixing our mental health always.... If you are searching for help and direction in your struggles with depression and addiction Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday   There is also an online chat feature https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/   And if Vodka is the problem, call  1-800-662-HELP (4357) for 24/7 help. 

Jeff Strong worked nearly 30 years in the consumer products industry as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble and global president and chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. He then taught in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and worked as an advisor to the Church before serving as a mission leader in the Arkansas Bentonville Mission. Jeff has since spent several years doing research on why people are leaving the Church. While not a professional researcher, his career involved a large amount of research and the research he shares in this podcast was done with the help of some of the top Latter-day Saint researchers in the world. Today, Jeff lives in Midway, Utah, and stays busy with a little lavender farm, some business consulting, and enjoying family. Joseph Grenny is a lifelong student of social science whose writings are references in major universities around the world. He is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including leadership, influence and communication classics Crucial Conversations, Influencer, Crucial Accountability, and Change Anything. His books are available in over 30 languages and have sold over six million copies. Joseph is a co-founder and current board chair of Unitus Labs, an international nonprofit that has helped over 15 million of the world's poorest to move toward self reliance. In 2015 he and his colleagues started The Other Side Academy, a 2.5-year school for those with long histories of crime, addiction and homelessness. The Other Side Academy is free, requiring only a desire to change for admission. In April 2021, Joseph and the leaders of The Other Side Academy announced their intention to build The Other Side Village, a 400-home community for those who are chronically homeless based on principles of self-reliance and peer accountability. Joseph is married to the former Celia Marie Waldron. They have six children and eight grandchildren and live in Salt Lake City. Links Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community The Data Behind Church Culture | An Interview with Jeff Strong Joining Moroni's War on Addiction | An Interview with Joseph Grenny Creating Change | Interview with Joseph Grenny Messy Conversations: When Loved Ones Leave the Faith, by Joseph Grenny Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights Social science expert Joseph Grenny and researcher Jeff Strong discuss the high-stakes nature of “faith transitions” within the Church . The conversation centers on how leaders and family members can navigate these emotionally charged discussions to preserve and strengthen relationships. 00:04:45 – The Importance of High-Stakes Conversations 00:06:17 – The Challenge of Faith Transitions 00:08:31 – The Need for Open Dialogue 00:09:50 – The Emotional Weight of Conversations 00:11:13 – The Impact of Poor Responses 00:12:21 – Preparing for Difficult Conversations 00:13:35 – Research Insights on Conversations 00:15:48 – Identifying Positive Deviants 00:16:29 – Learning from Successful Conversations 00:18:06 – The Role of Fear in Conversations 00:20:06 – Talking Under the Influence of Stress 00:22:40 – The Importance of Taking a Breather 00:25:23 – Three Key Steps for Effective Conversations 00:27:00 – Feeling Your Feelings 00:29:40 – Fixing Your Story 00:31:40 – Finding Your Motive 00:33:13 – The Transformative Power of Relationships 00:35:11 – Embracing the Messiness of Life 00:38:11 – The Role of God in Our Growth 00:40:45 – The Journey of Self-Discovery Key Insights The “Devoutness Paradox”: Research involving 15,000 participants found that the more devout a person is, the less likely a conversation about faith transition is to go well. If the recipient is a church leader, the odds of a negative outcome are 4.5 times higher than average. High Intensity of Need: Approximately 83% of individuals going through a faith transition reach out to others, typically contacting four to five people, indicating a deep desire for connection and resolution during the process. The Trap of “Problem-Solving”: Many leaders and parents react out of fear and an immediate impulse to “fix” the individual or bring them back to the church. This motive often leads to the other person feeling judged, berated, or suspected. The “Positive Deviant” Model: Some leaders and family members manage to maintain their own religious commitment while creating a safe, robust space for dialogue. These “positive deviants” prioritize the relationship over immediate theological conformity. Long-Lasting Consequences: The first few seconds of a conversation are pivotal; words spoken in moments of shock or vulnerability can endure for years and dictate the future trajectory of the relationship. Leadership Applications Shifting Motives: Leaders must move from a mindset of “correcting” to one of “listening and processing”. Recognizing that fear often drives the impulse to solve a problem can help leaders stay present and supportive rather than confrontational. Validating the Struggle: Leaders should normalize the reality that faith transitions are common and often a healthy part of a person’s individual journey . By acknowledging the difficulty without judgment, they empower the individual to feel heard rather than controlled. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. 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Leadership is often painted as a discipline with clear-cut answers and definitive frameworks. Books and coaches may promise step-by-step programs that lead to guaranteed success. However, true leadership is far more complex and nuanced—it is an ever-evolving journey that demands humility, self-awareness, and a willingness to continually learn. This episode dives deep into the misconception that anyone has it all figured out when it comes to leadership. Instead of promoting one-size-fits-all solutions, this discussion challenges leaders to embrace the messiness of leading people and organizations. By acknowledging that no leader ever truly "knows it all," individuals are empowered to adapt, experiment, and refine their approach. Listeners will be inspired to seek out learning opportunities in every experience, develop those around them, and become comfortable with the unknowns that naturally come with leadership. This honest perspective is crucial for leaders intent on building trust, resilience, and genuine growth—both for themselves and the teams and organizations they serve. Timestamped Overview 00:01 - Explicit Content Warning & Episode Theme: A heads-up on language and introduction to the episode's provocative title and theme.00:53 - Podcast Purpose & Book Launch Announcement: Explaining the three domains of leadership and the motivation behind launching his first book.03:00 - Why This Book Was Written: Challenging the flood of leadership formulas and highlighting the necessity for humility and adaptability.04:15 - The Messiness of Leading: Discussing why simple step-by-step leadership models often fail in real life and the need to stay flexible.05:38 - Book Structure Overview: An outline of the five-part structure of the book, including the domains of leading yourself, your team, and your organization.07:52 - Story 1—You Don't Know Shit: A personal story about the critical lesson of humility learned at the Royal Military College of Canada.12:17 - Story 2—Building Leaders: An account of fostering confidence and capability in a team member, and the transformational impact of true delegation.16:36 - Story 3—Self-Awareness Under Pressure: A relayed story about recognizing personal limits and stepping aside for the good of the team during a crisis scenario.20:02 - Key Book Themes: Reflections on humility, learning, developing others, and when to step back as a leader.21:16 - How to Get the Book & Final Takeaways: Where to buy the book, Scott McCarthy's autograph offer, and closing thoughts on why no one ever truly knows all there is about leadership.22:03 - How to Support the Podcast: Encouragement to share the episode and subscribe for ongoing leadership development. For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/363

2026 carries a different energy. There are bigger opportunities available to you, and at the same time, you're upleveling your standards. There is a version of you that is ready for more. And that means it's time to clean up something simple but powerful: money messiness.    This isn't dramatic financial chaos. It's the subtle stuff. The subscription you never canceled. The savings account you keep meaning to fund. The rate you raised for one client but not the next. The late payment from a client that you let slide. The tax plan you're hoping works itself out.    But more importantly, money messiness is emotional leakage. It's small decisions left incomplete. And in a year where your income wants to expand, that leakage creates drag.   Tune in this week as I walk you through what money messiness actually looks like in 2026 and why cleaning it up now will shift your momentum immediately. You'll learn the simple three-step process I use with my clients to restore clarity fast, how small, fixable actions rebuild self-trust, and how steady financial habits support higher rates, stronger months, and real savings.   In this episode, I talk about: Why money messiness signals an uplevel.   Why small, incomplete money decisions create emotional drag on your income that is trying to grow.   The simple, three-step process to clean up money messiness quickly (and feel relief immediately).   Why closing just three money loops can shift your money confidence fast.   How creating one consistent money rhythm strengthens your relationship with money.    ~~   For full show notes, transcript, and to check out Your Pricing Breakthrough, click here: www.themoneycoachschoolpodcast.com/128

Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Join RENEW.org at an upcoming event: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Aligning Your Church for Disciple Making: Five Shifts, One Mission This session is on aligning churches around Jesus' method of intentional, relational disciple making. They share personal ministry journeys and describe the challenge of shifting established, often attractional church systems toward obedience-based disciple making rooted in the Great Commission (Matthew 28) and maturity in Christ (Colossians 1). Using an iPhone vs. Android operating system metaphor, they argue disciple making can't be added as a side program but must reshape the whole church. They present research findings that fewer than 5% of U.S. churches have a culture rooted in Jesus-style disciple making and outline four core practices seen in exemplary churches: convictional leadership, a contextual and reproducible model, high expectations, and cultural alignment. 00:00 Welcome & Why Disciple-Making Alignment Matters 04:03 Jeff Story: From Slogans to a Disciple-Making Culture 08:23 Paul: Leaving Membership Metrics for Making Disciples 13:24 Training Process Overview + The iPhone vs. Droid ‘Operating System' Metaphor 18:59 State of Disciple-Making in North America + Jesus' Intentional Relational Method 21:40 The Great Commission Explained: ‘Make Disciples' and Obedience-Based Faith 27:09 Beyond ‘Evangelism' vs ‘Discipleship': One Mission—Salvation to Maturity 32:38 Bobby's Journey: Coleman, Church Systems, Disciple Shift, and Renew's Theology 41:07 Research Findings: Why Most Churches Aren't Disciple-Making Churches 44:57 The 4 Core Practices: Convictional Leadership, Model, Expectations, Alignment 50:09 Why Revelation's First 3 Chapters Matter Most (Jesus & the Churches) 52:38 Legacy Church Challenge: Shifting to a Discipleship Culture Without Blowing It Up 54:05 Defining a Disciple: Follow Jesus, Be Changed, Join the Mission 56:01 Personal Discipleship Story: Learning to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples 57:24 Why People Struggle to Disciple: The Baseball Analogy 01:00:15 Early Momentum & Staff Culture Change: Baptisms, Next Steps, Monday Stories 01:02:01 The Discipleship Mandate ‘Cumulative': Jesus, Church, NT, Leaders, Gathering 01:11:43 Alignment Killers: Competing Agendas, Wrong Metrics, Instant-Result Expectations 01:13:36 10 Levers to Use (Not Demonize): Large Church, Sunday, Pulpit, Tradition, Doctrine 01:23:20 Five-Part Roadmap: Missional, Theological, Philosophical, Organizational, Relational 01:27:57 Break, Then Missional Alignment Deep Dive: Love God, Love People, Then Make Disciples 01:32:38 Avoiding Counterfeit Missions: Tradition, Buildings, and Other Substitutes 01:33:20 C.S. Lewis on the Church's One Job: Make Disciples 01:34:12 Mission-Driven vs Member-Driven (and Keeping Jesus' Mission Central) 01:35:04 Theological Alignment: Why Clarity Is Kindness 01:36:52 Beyond ‘Essentials/Non-Essentials': A Better Doctrine Framework 01:42:29 A Replicable System for Teaching Core Doctrine (Catechism DNA) 01:44:35 Micro Groups & ‘Trust and Follow Jesus': Simple, Proven, Reproducible 01:47:42 Philosophical Alignment: The Jesus Way—Intentional, Relational, Transformational 01:52:29 Organizational Alignment: Leading Change Without Blowing Up the Church 02:00:26 Relational Alignment: Love, Conflict, and the Messiness of Real Discipleship 02:11:31 Next Steps & Final Charge: Join the Alignment Training + Keep Making Disciples https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

Allegra Goodman's latest, This is Not About Us is a treasure.  Centered around the Rubenstein family, each chapter examines the Rubensteins from a different lens, a different perspective.  The stories are funny, messy, heartbreaking, captivating; all adjectives that describe complex families.  You will laugh, you will be moved, and you will be left with some brilliant tableaus of an American family as they struggle through life.  We also have a terrific bookstore owner, Sarah Lacey (The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs and The Best Bookstore in Union Square, and yes, those are the names of the stores, brilliant right?). Come join us!   Find books mentioned on The Book Case:   ⁠https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302   Books mentioned on this week's episode:   This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman Isola by Allegra Goodman Sam by Allegra Goodman Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman The Cookbook Collection by Allegra Goodman The Family Markowitz by Allegra Goodman The Chalk Artist by Allegra Goodman The Other Side of the Island by Allegra Goodman Intuition by Allegra Goodman Total Immersion: Stories by Allegra Goodman Paradise Park by Allegra Goodman The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy The Resistors by Gish Jen Moby Dick by Herman Mellville Middlemarch by George Eliot The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leadership isn't about having it all figured out — it's about staying relevant, embracing the mess, and protecting culture as you grow. In this episode, Carrie Willetts shares hard-earned lessons on leading at scale, integrating with empathy, and why confidence and community matter more than ever in healthcare.This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.Links and Information From the Episode Here: https://www.gravitygroup.com/podcast/creating-relevance/Continue the conversation on social:For more of Brand Story, check out our LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitygroupmarketing), where we'll post previews and highlights of shows, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, plus other marketing news you can use.We're also on:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gravitygroupFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/gravitygroupmarketing(00:00) Introduction to Carrie Willetts(02:00) The Evolution of Leadership and Culture(05:05) The Importance of Local Presence in Healthcare(09:44) Embracing the Messiness of Leadership(16:09) Advice for Young Leaders(21:11) Communication and Clarity in Leadership(26:15) The Complexity of Integration in Healthcare(31:30) Carrie's Leadership Purpose and Growth(36:45) How to Find Clarity(39:06) Defining Success in Leadership (42:22) A Season of Community(48:45) Working on Communication(51:48) Advice to Your Younger Self

In this episode, Ross Gay talks about embracing the messiness of life and finding joy in every day moments. He explores the complexities of joy, delight, and sorrow, emphasizing how attention and human connection shape a meaningful life. Ross also discusses the practice of noticing small moments, the interplay of joy and grief, and the importance of caring for others. The conversation also touches on societal challenges, the role of comedy, and the creative process, offering listeners thoughtful insights on living with compassion, devotion, and openness to everyday wonders. Take our quick 2-minute survey and help us improve your listening experience: ⁠⁠oneyoufeed.net/survey⁠⁠ Exciting News!!! Coming in March, 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Key Takeaways: Exploration of joy as a complex emotion intertwined with sorrow and human connection. Discussion of the importance of attention and devotion in cultivating joy and meaning in life. The relationship between joy and societal challenges, including systemic injustice and hardship. The concept of "feeding the good wolf" and focusing on what we love rather than negativity. The significance of small moments of beauty and connection in the face of suffering. The role of poetry and writing in enhancing attention and understanding of joy and delight. The idea of joy as a precursor to solidarity and collective care. Reflections on personal experiences of loss and the search for meaning in grief. The impact of societal machinery on human connection and daily acts of care. The process of writing as a means of self-discovery and understanding one's relationships and emotions. For full show notes: click here! If you enjoyed this conversation with Ross Gay, check out these other episodes: How to Feel Lighter with Yung Pueblo How to Turn Life's Pain into a Path of Meaning and Joy with Danielle LaPorte Finding Hope When Life Isn't Okay and the Power of Micro Joys with Cyndie Spiegel By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠David Protein ⁠⁠⁠⁠Try David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠davidprotein.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hungry Root⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hungryroot.com/feed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code: FEED. IQ Bar: Text FEED to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus FREE shipping. (Message and data rates may apply). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What happens when curiosity meets uncertainty...live? In this inaugural episode of Ask The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen step out from behind the edit button and into real-time conversation, answering viewer questions about spirituality, consciousness, relationships, doubt, and everything in between. This episode matters now because more people are questioning old assumptions about spiritual awakening, but don't want dogma, gurus, or tidy answers that collapse under scrutiny.Episode Overview This is the first episode in a new monthly live series, Ask The Skeptic Metaphysicians, streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and New Reality TV. Every second Tuesday of the month, Will and Karen go live to answer questions directly from the community—ranging from deeply personal (“How did you two meet?”) to existential (“Why does growth feel so messy?”). In this kickoff conversation, they explore what five years of podcasting about consciousness, metaphysics, and modern spirituality have actually taught them, especially the parts that don't fit neatly into spiritual soundbites. The result is a candid, sometimes playful, sometimes challenging discussion that treats uncertainty as a feature, not a flaw.Key Insights & TakeawaysSpiritual growth isn't linear: Progress looks less like a straight path and more like a spiral, trampoline, or series of returns, with shorter lows and deeper perspective over time.Messiness isn't failure: Confusion, doubt, and emotional swings aren't signs you're doing spirituality “wrong”; they're often part of the process.Mainstream people are having non-mainstream experiences: Doctors, accountants, tech workers—spiritual curiosity is far more common than people admit out loud.Content consumption isn't transformation: Watching videos or listening to podcasts doesn't automatically equal growth; discernment and integration still matter.Questioning doesn't cancel intuition: Doubt and intuition can coexist—and often should—especially in modern spirituality.Why This Conversation Is Different There's no pitch, no promise of enlightenment, and no claim that one path fits all. Will and Karen openly disagree, challenge each other's assumptions, and acknowledge what they don't know. That includes questioning spiritual hierarchies, resisting “my way is the only way” thinking, and calling out spiritual bypassing when it shows up. This episode models what skeptical, grounded exploration of manifestation, soul purpose, and consciousness can actually sound like, without abandoning reason or wonder. A Note for the Listener You're allowed to explore without committing to belief. Curiosity does not make you naïve. Skepticism does not make you closed. This space exists precisely for people who live in the middle.Join Us Live Next Time This is just the beginning. Ask The Skeptic Metaphysicians happens live every second Tuesday of the month, and your questions help shape the conversation. Tune in, bring your curiosity, and ask the questions you've been holding back. 

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Alex More, an educational consultant with a rich background in teaching and leadership. The conversation explores Alex's transition from classroom teaching to consultancy, the complexities of continuing professional development (CPD), and the challenges of implementing innovative methodologies in education.We discuss the importance of STEM education, the role of student voice, and the environmental impact of AI. Alex shares insights from his research and the engaging AI sprints he has initiated to foster community dialogue around AI in education. The episode concludes with a discussion on responsible AI use and Alex's involvement with TeachMate AI, emphasising the need for integrity and social responsibility in educational technology.Chapters00:00 Introductions01:14 Alex's Background and Transition to Consultancy02:46 Understanding CPD in Education04:27 Navigating the Transition from Classroom to Consultancy08:19 Strategies for Effective CPD Delivery10:36 Innovations in Education and Resistance to Change13:13 The Importance of Context in Education13:43 Exploring Gender Divides in STEM Education16:22 Interdisciplinary Learning and Real-World Connections19:10 Research and Innovation in Education21:43 The Messiness of Learning and Isomorphism in Education26:42 The Flaws in Student Voice Methodology29:33 Researching Student Perspectives on AI34:24 Engaging Stakeholders in Education38:10 The Environmental Impact of AI44:00 AI Sprints47:55 Joining TeachMate AI50:01 Quickfire QuestionsConnect with Alex on LinkedInFind out more about AI SprintsGet a trial of Teachmate AI by completing this formThanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xChampioning those who are making the future of education a reality.Follow us on XFollow us on LinkedInCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touch: info@edufuturists.comGet your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2026 at: edufuturists.com/uprising26

In Flourish: The Transformative Power of Creating Community, Daniel Coyle investigates the ecosystems in which humans do their best work—from sports teams, to the boardroom, and our daily lives.Daniel Coyle is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, in which he explores how people and groups grow, perform, and flourish. He combines immersive field reporting with behavioral science to create practical frameworks for building skill, culture, and meaningful connection.In his conversation with Adam Job, senior director at the BCG Henderson Institute, he discusses his definition of flourishing, how to find moments of stillness in our turbulent world, and how leaders can balance efficiency with the disorder that fosters creativity.Key topics discussed: 01:03 | The definition of flourishing09:13 | Finding moments of reflection and stillness16:41 | Crisis as a trigger for flourishing19:52 | Messiness and creativity26:39 | Balancing disorder and efficiency29:40 | A starting point for leadersAdditional inspirations from Daniel Coyle:The Culture Playbook: 60 Highly Effective Actions to Help Your Group Succeed (Random House Audio, 2022)The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups (Bantam, 2018)The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. (Bantam, 2009)

In the second round of our TRB Conversations powered by EX.CO, I spoke to EX.CO CEO Tom Pachys about why the streaming landscape is even more chaotic than online advertising; Manas Mittal from Uber discussed why mobility advertising has become a new category; and Vayner Media executive Andrea Sullivan talked about why Gay Vaynerchuk's group is expanding into professional development network, Vyve.

In this episode, the hosts kick things off by unpacking the viral Druski mega-church skit, debating whether the satire crosses the line or simply holds up an uncomfortable mirror. Then, the hosts dive into this weeks book, Francine's Spectacular Crash and Burn by Renéé Swindle. This is a novel about grief, longing, and the chaos that follows when good intentions collide with poor boundaries. The ladies walk through the story of Francine Stevenson, unpacking her relationships, her unraveling sense of self, and the complicated choices that turn connection into consequence.The discussion includes how grief can blur judgment, how desire can masquerade as healing, and how self-deception often feels like survival. Along the way, they talk about healing through connection, emotional avoidance, abuse, and what accountability looks like when harm isn't intentional but still very real. Grounded in humor and honesty, this episode reflects Fake Ass Book Club at its core: thoughtful conversation, real reactions, and space to hold empathy and critique at the same time. Cheers*

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In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born sits down with executive coach, former diplomat, and author Rene Sonneveld for a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, and the unseen forces that shape both.Rene explores why innovation doesn't begin with strategy decks or brainstorm sessions—but with the courage to name what everyone feels and no one is saying. From family enterprises to executive teams, he explains how unspoken fears, emotional blind spots, and “elephants in the room” quietly block creativity and decision-making. This episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating complexity, legacy, and high-stakes conversations—at work and at home.[00:00 – 02:30] Innovation Begins Where Certainty EndsWhy innovation often emerges from confusion, fear, and discomfort—not clarity.Rene's global experience working with leaders and enterprise families.The link between emotional honesty and transformational leadership.[02:31 – 05:50] The Elephant in the Family RoomWhat leaders lose when they avoid naming the real issue.How trapped energy and unspoken tension collapse creativity.Why this dynamic shows up in families, boards, and executive teams alike.[05:51 – 09:40] Leaders Don't Have Decision Problems—They Have Emotion-Naming ProblemsHow fear hijacks the nervous system and shuts down innovation.Fight, flight, or freeze responses in leadership settings.Why regulation—not fearlessness—creates better decisions.[09:41 – 13:30] “Flipping the Lid” and the Amygdala HijackHow psychological threats trigger reactive leadership behavior.Why leaders say “the wrong thing” under pressure.The importance of pausing, breathing, and naming emotions to restore clarity.[13:31 – 16:40] Naming Fear as the Gateway to BreakthroughWhy innovation cannot thrive in environments of fear or walking on eggshells.How truth-telling frees energy and reactivates creativity.A real-world example of long-stuck family dynamics unlocking new possibilities.[16:41 – 19:20] Authenticity, Messiness, and Modern LeadershipWhy authenticity is becoming increasingly rare.The cost of performative leadership—especially in the age of social media.Why innovation flourishes when leaders allow complexity and humanity.[19:21 – 22:50] Stories, Identity, and the Lids We Put on OurselvesHow internal narratives limit leadership capacity.Why the lies we believe quietly cap innovation.Reframing leadership as presence, not perfection.[22:51 – 25:10] Ecosystems That Support InnovationWhy environment matters—at work and at home.The connection between place, pace, and creative capacity.Designing a life and leadership context that allows innovation to breathe.[25:11 – 27:40] Final Reflections: Innovation as a PracticeWhy innovation is not a performance—but a daily practice.Rene's parting message on courage, imagination, and trust.How naming truth transforms fear into possibility.Quotes“Innovation doesn't start with what we put on paper. It starts with naming the things we are most afraid to say.” – Rene Sonneveld“Most leaders don't have decision-making problems—they have emotion-naming problems.” – Rene Sonneveld“Naming isn't confrontation. Naming is liberation.” – Rene SonneveldGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.renesonneveld.com/Book: The Elephant in the Family Room – Managing the Complexities of Legacy BusinessIf this conversation sparked something in you, trust that spark—because innovation starts there.Leave a review and share this episode with a leader who needs the courage to name what's been left unsaid. And don't forget to check out Natalie Born's book, Set It on Fire: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co—a powerful guide for leaders ready to break patterns and transform how innovation actually happens.Visit innovationmeetsleadership.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.Don't just get out of the box—break the box and set it on fire.Let's go transform something!

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Why does recommitting to trust matter more than recommitting to strategy?Episode 258 of At The Table episode explores the moments when teams and relationships reach a breaking point—where everything could unravel or deepen. Pat and Cody reflect on their own recent off-site, sharing how choosing vulnerability and recommitment led them to greater unity, clarity, and trust. They argue that the “messy” work of recommitting isn't soft; it's the most essential and transformative part of leadership.Topics explored in this episode: (03:17) Why the Cliff Always Feels Real* Early moments in The Table Group's history when setbacks could have ended everything but ultimately created stronger bonds.* Parallels between organizational plateaus and long-term marriage. (07:06) Messiness, Trust, and Misconceptions* Why leaders shouldn't judge their own teams for imperfection. * Challenging the myth that offsites should be purely strategic. (10:58) The Moment of Truth* The “moment of truth” where a leader either risks more vulnerability or puts a ceiling on the entire organization.(15:03) Recommitment as the Path to Fruitfulness* Why trust—not strategy—is what makes or breaks performance, speed, and long-term health.* How naming hard truths unlocked unity, clarity, and deeper commitment.This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. At The Table is a podcast that lives at the connection between work life, leadership, organizational health, and culture. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6NWAZzkzl4ljxX7S2xkHvu), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube). Follow Pat Lencioni on https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth, http://www.youtube.com/@PatrickLencioniOfficial, and https://x.com/patricklencioni. Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3raC053GF5mtkq6Y1klpRU), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube). Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.

Hello friends! It has been oh so very long, but we are back with one episode. We will start the new season in January. We have a wonderful guest for you today. Jennifer Stavinoha is here! Jennifer is a wife, mother, author, speaker, Theologian, and podcast host. Today we talk about the new book for mother's Sacred Chaos: Finding Joy and Jesus in the Messiness of Motherhood." In this book Jennifer captures the struggle of mothers so well: the deep desire for a prayer life and relationship with the God who loves them, mixed with exhaustion, chaos, and life. We also talk about her podcast Everyday Fiat. You can connect with Jennifer on Instagram at @Everdayfiatjen

Are you living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, but still missing your spark? Today on the podcast, Katie chats with Dr. Shivani Gupta - author, turmeric researcher, and new teacher here at The Shakti School - about why so many women in midlife feel disconnected from their spark. Dr. Shivani and Katie open up about navigating life as high-pitta entrepreneurs and the power of embracing the mess. Dr. Shivani shares how turmeric has changed her life and why so many of us suffer from inflammation in the body and "mental inflammation." Tune in for behind-the-scenes book-launch stories, mom-entrepreneur wisdom and our first-ever Ayurveda girl-power lightning round! Ready to truly live Ayurveda? The 2026 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School starts on January 14th, 2026! We'd love to chat with you if you have questions about the program.  Click here to book a FREE call! In this episode about turmeric, midlife and so much more, you'll hear: ~ Why so many women in their 40s and 50s feel like they've lost their spark ~ When living the perfect Ayurvedic lifestyle doesn't make you feel better ~ The Fusionary Formulas turmeric supplement and herbal tea that Katie swears by! ~ The voice of self-doubt and self-criticism ~ What is mental inflammation? ~ Navigating life as a high-pitta person ~ Behind the scenes of Dr. Shivani's book launch promo ~ Balancing motherhood and business ~ The health benefits of turmeric ~ Herbs first vs. lifestyle first ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda!   Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta and The Shakti School: ~ Read Dr. Shivani Gupta's new book, The Inflammation Code ~ Listen to the Fusionary Health Podcast ~ Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta on Instagram and Facebook ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-234-turmeric-and-midlife-dr-shivani-gupta/

Do you sometimes over-rely on data to cover yourself instead of trusting your judgment? Episode 257 of At The Table explores why leaders often cling to data, certainty, and predictability—even though business is inherently messy. Pat and Cody discuss how fear of failure drives over-analysis, slowing decisions and weakening judgment. Ultimately, they argue that great leadership is an art fueled by instinct, courage, and human interaction—not algorithms or metrics.Topics explored in this episode: (03:15) Data vs. Instinct in Real Business* Why instinct and common sense dominate real executive decision-making.* The human tendency to return to predictability even when it repeatedly fails.(06:29) When Data Misleads and Context Matters* How statistical predictions often fail to capture real-life variables.* How leaders hide behind numbers to avoid personal responsibility.(09:13) The Power of Seeing the Problem Directly* How over-reliance on data can obscure common sense and slow down problem-solving.(11:40) Business as Art, Not Science* The modern trend toward treating business as a purely scientific discipline.* Why instinct and integrative thinking will never be replaced by either data or AI.This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. At The Table is a podcast that lives at the connection between work life, leadership, organizational health, and culture. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6NWAZzkzl4ljxX7S2xkHvu), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube). Follow Pat Lencioni on https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth, http://www.youtube.com/@PatrickLencioniOfficial, and https://x.com/patricklencioni. Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3raC053GF5mtkq6Y1klpRU), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube). Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.

Send us a textHello you beautiful souls, In this episode, I share the wild, magical, unexpected experiences I've been having in Bali — the synchronicities, the spiritual signs, the energy shifts, and the moments that cracked me open in ways I didn't see coming. This trip has been one long initiation, and I'm taking you inside the lessons, realizations, and intuitive messages that have been unfolding day by day.If you've been feeling a shift in your own life, or if you're curious what happens when you fully surrender to the universe, this episode is for you.All my love, Hannah xoxoSupport the showThank you for listening. If this episode inspired you or brought value to your journey, you can support the podcast by sharing it with someone you think would benifit and by clicking the link below. Every contribution helps me share this message with more souls and continue the work I'm here to do. You make my heart soulful! xoxo https://www.buzzsprout.com/2291012/support To contact me you can email me at soulful.self.development@gmail.com

Visit today's blog post here. It's Gratitude week, and my favorite Thanksgiving memories are my entire extended family squeezing into my great aunt's one-bedroom apartment- and the warmth, the laughter, the turkey, singing around the piano.  The world is wild right now, so I hope you are being gentle with yourself this week and not putting an EXTRA family pressure on yourself. Take the space you need to for you.  The holidays can sometimes be hard and business almost always has chapters of hard, so in this episode, I'm sharing 2 super practical tips for personally reducing overwhelm and 2 strategic tips for returning you to results in your business so you can end the year strong.  Especially if you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck or in the in-between, this episode is a big e-hug from me to you. –– Connect with Anna on Instagram: @heartcentered.entrepreneur

Leon Purton strolled in for a chat in today's ep and we tumbled straight into that familiar territory you and I love... identity, leadership, masks, messy middles, self-belief, crucible moments, and why so many of us chase gold stars instead of growth. Leon unpacked how the Air Force shaped him, how a divorce cracked him open, how perfection cost him connection, and how he rebuilt himself by dropping armour instead of adding more. We danced through stories about boxing, leadership, values, and those little internal kids in us who just want a pat on the head. And mate… did we hit some big realisations about self-belief, surrender, stillness, and the weird way life forces you to grow in directions you never would’ve picked from the safety of your twenties. It was honest, warm, insightful, vulnerable, and bloody funny. A proper good yarn… I hope you love it! SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au LEON PURTON Website: leonpurton.com TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: tiffcook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobbi Brown built a career making people look beautiful. Behind the scenes, she was mired in breastmilk, spit-up, and sleepless nights. Executives told her to hide her motherhood; instead, she put her soccer-momness front and center. … Recommendations from the archive #77 Behind Family Lines It's a Real Mother: our series about workplace discrimination … More Bobbi • Bobbi's memoir: Still Bobbi • Jones Road Beauty … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! • Follow us on Instagram • Sign up for our newsletter, where we recommend other parenting + reproductive health media • Buy books by LST guests (your purchase supports the show!) • Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this reflective episode, Kreed honors four years of the Estranged Heart podcast, exploring themes of healing, personal growth, and the evolution of estrangement. She shares her journey from victimhood to healing, the challenges of navigating fractures in relationships, and the importance of humility and reverence in the process. The conversation emphasizes the beauty of embracing the messy middle of life and the ongoing conversation with change.TakeawaysHealing doesn't come from erasing our pain; it comes from staying present to it.Conviction is shaped in the heat of confusion, not certainty.Life is gloriously imperfect, and change is a constant companion.Messiness is not weakness; it's where strength grows.Love can evolve, and we must learn to live with open hearts.www.TheEstrangedHeart.comEmail: hello@TheEstrangedHeart.comWork with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart.com/services(private coaching, mediation, support groups, webinars, etc.)The Heart Collective: https://theestrangedheart.com/membershipFacebook Support Group for Estranged Moms (facilitated by Kreed)https://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroupTo support the podcast and Kreed's work with estranged and reconciled parents and adult children: https://buymeacoffee.com/kreedrevere

Golden Lund holds three degrees in music from the University of Utah, Indiana University and the University of Nebraska. He is currently a music instructor at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, where he helps direct the marching band, pep band, and teaches tuba and other brass instruments. He also performs regularly on the tuba with a semi-professional orchestra in Lincoln, Nebraska. Golden was recently released as a bishop and served in several leadership capacities previously including elders quorum president, high priest group leader, Young Men president, and on his stake high council. Golden and his wife Sandy have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of two children—a daughter and son who are 12-year-old twins and amaze them every day. Links Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights In this episode of the Leading Saints podcast, Kurt interviews Golden, a former bishop from Bettendorf, Iowa, who shares his experiences and insights from his five-year tenure in leadership during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation focuses on mental health, vulnerability in leadership, and the importance of community support. Key Insights: Mental Health Awareness: Golden discusses his struggles with mental health, particularly during a significant crash after a year and a half of service. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and the positive impact of counseling and medication. Vulnerability in Leadership: By sharing his personal challenges with his ward, Golden fostered a culture of openness, encouraging others to share their struggles and creating a supportive environment. The Sariah Factor: Golden introduces the concept of the Sariah Factor, highlighting the need for leaders to trust their perspective and discernment, even when others may not understand the decisions being made. Delegation and Empowerment: He shares how he empowered his ward leaders, such as the Relief Society and Elders Quorum presidents, to take on responsibilities, which helped alleviate his workload and fostered a sense of ownership among leaders. Community Support: Golden underscores the importance of community, noting that members often overlook the challenges faced by their leaders. Simple expressions of gratitude can significantly uplift those in leadership roles. Leadership Applications: Encourage Open Communication: Leaders should create an environment where members feel comfortable sharing their struggles, which can strengthen community bonds and support. Prioritize Mental Health: Leaders should recognize the importance of mental health and seek help when needed, setting an example for others to do the same. Empower Others: By delegating responsibilities and trusting ward leaders, bishops can manage their workload more effectively while fostering leadership skills in others, ultimately benefiting the entire ward. 05:32 - Calling as Bishop During COVID-19 07:18 - Navigating Early Days as Bishop 08:58 - Demographics of the Ward 10:45 - Reflection on Serving as Bishop 11:19 - Responsibilities of a Bishop 15:43 - Challenges and Overwhelm in Leadership 17:00 - Mental Health Struggles and Support 20:05 - Finding Help and Guidance 21:57 - The Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership 30:02 - Opening Up to the Ward About Struggles 33:44 - The Sariah Factor in Leadership Decisions 38:21 - Examples of Leadership Challenges 49:02 - The Messiness of Revelation in Leadership 51:19 - Normalizing Struggles in Leadership The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org.

Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) continues her Viral Article Book Club takeover with author and⁠ Thanks for Asking⁠ host Nora McInerny. Together, they unpack Elizabeth Gilbert's⁠ memoir excerpt "My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story," featured in The Cut.⁠ Traci and Nora debate the boundaries of memoir, the privilege undercutting Gilbert's story, and the hard truths of loving someone through their last chapter. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including substance use. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Where to find our guest host: Traci Thomas The Stacks podcast Substack Instagram Show Notes: My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story (The Cut) - Featured Article Elizabeth Gilbert's Latest Epiphanies (New Yorker) - Referenced Where to find our Guest: Nora McInerny Website Instagram Tiktok Thanks For Asking *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices