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Why do so many relationships fail?Why do so many settle for a relationship that does not truly make them happy?What if the key to a thriving relationship isn't only about finding the perfect partner, but becoming the right person?Today I am back with Tym, the man by my side, to talk about all the ways to get relationship right and to understand what is causing them to break down.Tym shares his "Relationship is Everything" framework, revealing how most people unknowingly sabotage their connections through misunderstood needs, unexamined expectations, and the relentless pursuit of being understood rather than understanding.From the engineered breakdown of modern relationships to practical tools for building unshakeable bonds, this conversation offers key to finding the ease, flow, and fulfillment you've been seeking.Whether you're single, dating, or decades into a partnership, this episode will fundamentally shift how you approach every relationship in your life. But willingness is key:)4:00 - Introduction to Tymothy Roy and the episode topic4:48 - Sascha and Tym's 20-year relationship journey5:30 - How Tym became a student of relationships8:19 - Why people are being trained to fail in relationships10:00 - The shift from "getting" to "giving" in relationships12:37 - Understanding the masculine and feminine dance13:45 - The problem with expectations in relationships17:20 - How to be a "mind reader" through presence20:36 - Misunderstanding needs vs. wants23:03 - The six human needs: certainty, uncertainty, significance, love/connection, growth, and contribution28:03 - Why people settle for connection through commiserating30:10 - The importance of seeking to understand vs. being understood33:20 - Why relationships should be the priority over children35:45 - Following the money: who benefits from broken relationships?42:21 - The masculine and feminine response to feeling unsafe46:08 - "I'm not upset for the reason I think"50:00 - The danger of identity attachment54:00 - Perception vs. perspective: the key shift58:20 - The myth of compromise in healthy relationships63:00 - How to "earn your exit" from a relationship70:00 - The engineering of relationship breakdown through social media78:00 - The power of presence in communication82:03 - Gift giving and the act vs. the outcome86:30 - Taking 100% responsibility as the foundation94:00 - The tetrahedron model: you, other, relationship, and consciousness98:40 - Understanding willingness in the art of relationship104:20 - Why some people give up too soon106:30 - Final thoughts on rebuilding healthy relationshipsI hope you enjoy this conversation! When we build stronger relationships, we build stronger families, raise healthier children and have healthier societies. Literally we can change the world in one generation if we focus on ourselves and our families.If you enjoyed this episode, please share and consider going to www.sovereigncollective.org/shop to check out my offerings and get a deal while supporting the podcast. I'll be adding more great offerings there over timeFind Tym:He is an amazing coach and can offer insight and transformation in your life on many levels.https://www.tymothyroy.com/ - check him out and book a discovery sessionhttps://gettingrelationshipright.com/ - current and future offerings here---------------------------------------------Find me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saschakalivoda/IG: https://www.instagram.com/saschaksays/Website: www.sovereigncollective.orgYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@saschasays/videosBitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Tfl1Zo021FcXEmail: sascha @ sovereigncollective.org
The executive coaching industry is worth $20 billion — and yet most leaders and HR teams either skip the vetting process entirely or choose coaches for the wrong reasons. In this episode, Bernadette Boas lays out a powerful, practical framework including 15 must-ask questions so you can confidently identify, evaluate, and hire the executive or leadership coach who will drive real transformation in your organization.Who This Episode Is For• Individual leaders seeking a sounding board, honest feedback, or career acceleration• Team leaders & hiring managers developing high-potentials or addressing toxic behavior• HR and L&D leaders building or expanding a coaching program for their organizationCore Topic:How to properly vet, select, and structure an executive or leadership coaching engagement — and why getting it wrong wastes money, damages morale, and gives coaching a bad reputation.The Biggest Challenges Leaders Face• Choosing coaches by referral alone — without asking a single vetting question• Selecting coaches based on comfort rather than fit (coaching is meant to be uncomfortable)• Misunderstanding credentials and certifications — or ignoring them entirely• Expecting coaching to be a quick fix rather than a sustained investment in transformation• Failing to define developmental vs. remedial coaching needs before the search begins• Not involving the employee in understanding why they're receiving coachingKey Takeaways• Define Your Need First• The Higher You Climb, the Lonelier It Gets• ROI Is Real and Measurable• Chemistry ≠ ComfortBernadette's 3-Step Framework for Finding the Right Coach• Step 1 — Do the internal work• Step 2 — Ask hard questions: Use the 15 questions (10 universal + 5 for HR/organizational sponsors) to rigorously vet every candidate.• Step 3 — Evaluate Chemistry, Credentials, and ClarityYour Weekly ChallengeIdentify one leadership challenge for yourself or someone on your team that executive or leadership coaching could address. Start the conversation about coaching ROI, and take one concrete next step.Connect with Bernadette• Book a Discovery Call: coachmebernadette.com/discovery-call• Website: balloffirecoaching.com• Podcast: Shedding the Corporate Bitch on Apple Podcasts & other platforms• YouTube: Shedding the Corporate Bitch channelSupport the show
Looking to find life alignment, gain clarity, and create consistent personal growth? In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden breaks down what true alignment really means and why so many people feel stuck, disconnected, or out of sync with their goals. This conversation explores how alignment is built through self-awareness, intentional daily actions, and ongoing course correction, not motivation or external validation.Michael challenges common misconceptions around alignment and explains why consistency, clarity of values, and disciplined action are essential for meaningful transformation. If you're navigating change, seeking purpose, or trying to align your actions with who you want to become, this episode provides practical insight to help you move forward with intention and confidence.What You'll Learn in This Episode• What life alignment really means beyond surface-level motivation• How misalignment shows up in daily habits and decision-making• Why consistency is more important than intensity• The role of self-awareness in achieving long-term growth• How small course corrections create meaningful transformationKey Takeaways✅ Parental love has a lasting impact on identity formation✅ Self-awareness is critical for personal growth✅ Alignment is complex and requires consistent effort✅ Misunderstanding alignment can hinder progress✅ Daily actions reflect your true identity and values✅ Course corrections are necessary to achieve goals✅ Consistency in effort leads to meaningful transformation✅ Growth requires navigating life's changes✅ Embracing challenges promotes fulfillment✅ Alignment enhances clarity, purpose, and transformation
In this episode, Marsha shares a powerful reminder about the cost, and the importance, of showing up authentically. She explores the difference between simply inspiring others and truly activating them to see what's possible in their own lives, while acknowledging that not everyone will resonate with your voice or message. Marsha discusses how being misunderstood is often the “tax” you pay for authenticity and why trying to please everyone only leads to playing small. Instead, she encourages listeners to focus on speaking their truth, trusting their impact, and remembering that even helping one person through your message makes it worth sharing.Chapters:[03:41] - Navigating Authenticity and Acceptance[04:30] - Understanding Activation and Inspiration[07:12] - Embracing Authenticity and Misunderstanding[11:08] - Finding Your Voice[12:30] - Embracing AuthenticityMarsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and PodcasterWrite Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenowUnbothered Mind Private Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcastUnbothered Entrepreneur Masterclass (for the Podcast Listeners): https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-masterclass-podcastDownload “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in January 2026, in person or virtual) HEREThe Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program August Promo Save $333 HERE. Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow!Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG, click HERESubscribe on YouTube, click HEREMentioned in this episode:1000 Podcast EP Live Eventhttps://www.marshavanw.com/offers/ZzZ3NMfF/checkout
Most women believe they have a man problem.But what if the real issue isn't men… it's the lens you're seeing them through?In this episode, Coach Vee breaks down one of the most misunderstood dynamics in modern dating: the difference between discernment and trauma response.When your heart has been hurt before, your nervous system learns patterns. It begins scanning for signs of disappointment, inconsistency, or rejection before those things have even happened. The result? Anxiety starts masquerading as intuition, and hypervigilance gets labeled as wisdom.In this conversation, you'll learn:• The psychological difference between discernment and trauma triggers• Why anxious attachment often feels like “intuition”• How past pain distorts the way you interpret men's behavior• The hidden cost of mislabeling fear as discernment• Why familiarity is not the same as emotional safety• How healing restores clarity in dating decisionsCoach Vee also shares a powerful biblical perspective using the story of Leah and how wounds can shape our expectations in relationships.If you've ever said “something just feels off” but couldn't explain why, this episode will challenge you to examine whether you're responding to the man in front of you… or to a memory from your past.Because when trauma is interpreting everything, wisdom never has a chance to lead.If this episode resonates with you, join Coach Vee for the Stop the Trauma Workshop on March 14, where she'll go deeper into identifying the hidden wounds that show up in dating and how to rebuild your relationship decisions from wisdom instead of fear.Learn more and reserve your seat here.
This week on Oust Now Podcast, we break down the viral Christmas story that had social media heated — a grandparent accused of showing blatant favoritism to one child's cousin while leaving another child feeling forgotten.We unpack what really happened, why this moment struck such a nerve, and what favoritism does to kids long after the gifts are gone. Was this just a misunderstanding… or a pattern finally exposed? And where does accountability fit when “family” is the one causing the hurt?From holiday traditions to emotional boundaries, this episode dives into:
This week on Oust Now Podcast, we break down the viral Christmas story that had social media heated — a grandparent accused of showing blatant favoritism to one child's cousin while leaving another child feeling forgotten.We unpack what really happened, why this moment struck such a nerve, and what favoritism does to kids long after the gifts are gone. Was this just a misunderstanding… or a pattern finally exposed? And where does accountability fit when “family” is the one causing the hurt?From holiday traditions to emotional boundaries, this episode dives into:
As bookkeepers, we spent a week with millionaires and learned valuable lessons that significantly impact our approach to finance and business tips! This experience on the Bookkeepers Podcast, sponsored by Xero, we go through the entrepreneur mindset needed for growth. We discuss that the life of an entrepreneur involves strategic investments and a commitment to ongoing learning, offering crucial entrepreneur advice for anyone looking to scale their ventures. ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. ----------------------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00:00 - How Bookkeepers Can ACCELERATE Their Growth 00:00:42 - The Impact of the Trip 00:01:38 - Personal and Business Development 00:02:06 - The Evolution of Confidence 00:04:06 - Learning from Others 00:04:44 - The Importance of Community 00:05:50 - The Skiing Trip Experience 00:07:21 - The Themed Sessions 00:08:26 - Focusing on One Thing 00:11:20 - Dividing and Conquering 00:12:18 - The Rebrand and Self-Reflection 00:13:54 - Stepping Up and Playing Big 00:15:06 - The Power of Honesty and Self-Awareness 00:15:53 - The Importance of Different Perspectives 00:16:13 - The Leadership Dilemma 00:17:07 - The Challenge of Running Multiple Businesses 00:17:59 - The Value of Business Networks 00:19:34 - The Power of Overcoming Fear 00:24:53 - The Need for Bookkeepers in Business 00:25:33 - The Misunderstanding of Bookkeeping Role 00:27:09 - The Importance of Setting Boundaries 00:28:15 - The Need for Qualified Bookkeepers 00:29:06 - The Key Takeaways 00:30:20 - Building Haymonica for Exit 00:31:10 - Preparing for Business Exit 00:31:48 - Expansion to Canada 00:32:56 - Planning for the Photoshoot 00:33:59 - The Importance of Professional Photography 00:34:33 - The Challenges of Visibility 00:35:58 - Building Personal Network 00:36:28 - Conclusion #bookkeepers
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Moving The Mountain Of Misunderstanding Part #3 of Series: I Love You, But I Don't Get You Pastor Kerry Shook Unrealistic Expectations Unexpected Differences Unmet Needs Unforgiven Mistakes Before I open my mouth, I must open my heart Move into their world Speak and act in grace and truth Stay in the struggle Reflection Questions Which of the four things that build a mountain of misunderstanding have you struggled with the most? Unrealistic Expectations Unexpected Differences Unmet Needs Unforgiven Mistakes Do you relate to the knight in Rusty Armor who didn't know how to take his armor off and reveal his heart? Why is revealing your heart so important in building connection? Our enemy, Satan, is the author of confusion, but God is the author of understanding. What are some of the ways in John 1:14 that we see Jesus model for us how to build understanding? Scriptures: John 1:14,16-18, Proverbs 17:28, Proverbs 20:5, Ephesians 4:15, Matthew 17:20, Zephaniah 3:17 Topics: Love, Peace, Understanding
Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi is a pioneer in the field of women's wellness.A doctor who has spent decades studying and practicing medicine in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and, since 2017, the United States, Dr. Noor has seen just about everything you can see in her field.In the U.K., women used to visit Dr. Noor, often complaining of memory lapses and unexplained feelings of confusion. For years, Dr. Noor would prescribe medication and then send them on their way.Because back then, modern medicine didn't understand (or care to) treat women who were clearly undergoing what we now understand to be perimenopause and menopause.But when Dr. Noor herself started experiencing perimenopause during the pandemic - and when she began hormone replacement therapy - she realized she could bring a whole new level of care to the Seacoast and beyond.Enter Lifestyles By Noor, an Exeter-based business which offers comprehensive 1:1 care to help women (and now men) get back to feeling like their best selves. Plus, to her 126,000 (and quickly-growing) Instagram followers, Dr. Noor regularly posts videos for women undergoing health issues that most of the medical industry is still trying to wrap its head around.From her office in Exeter, Dr. Noor and host Troy Farkas sit down to discuss why women's wellness was so under-researched for so long, her personal experience of perimenopause, how the idea for Lifestyles By Noor smacked her in the face, why her business has taken off since launching it in 2023, her own personal wellness routines, and more.Plus, what it was like working in the U.K.'s NHS system, that time Troy got hit by a car in London, and Dr. Noor's childhood years in Kuwait.To stay up-to-date with Dr. Noor's big plans and latest medical musings, you can follow her on Instagram @askdrnoor or visit LifestylesByNoor.com.SPONSORS:Business coach Jennifer Wilder: Women can get $100 off 1:1 private advisory with one of the Seacoast's top business minds! Lock in your discount and book your time with Jen by visiting TheJenniferWilder.com/seacoaststoriesVisit Budget Blinds of the Seacoast for local windows, shades, & creating your cozy Seacoast dream home!Ash Alchemy Spa: Portsmouth's award-winning, holistic spa focused on restoration, healing, and intentional self-care.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Friday, April 3, in Amesbury, MA! Sign up here.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Dr. Noor's childhood in Kuwait (00:00)Studying medicine in Ireland and the U.K. (12:25)SPONSORS: Business coach Jennifer Wilder & Ash Alchemy Spa (24:32)Why modern medicine misunderstood women for so long (27:56)Understanding menopause & perimenopause (36:55)SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (49:50)Why Lifestyles By Noor has taken off (51:25)Dr. Noor's wellness routines (01:07:28)
How does the distance between your strengths affect your stress at work?In episode 107 of the Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson take a deeper look at what happens when your working geniuses are far apart. While every genius pairing brings value, certain combinations create unique stress that can leave people feeling misunderstood or frustrated.Topics explored in this episode: (00:00:50) Understanding Genius DistanceThe idea of having working geniuses that sit far apart in the workflow is explained.These gaps are shown to create frustration, stress, and misunderstanding for individuals and teams.(00:03:53) The Stress of Invention to TenacityThe challenges of jumping directly from ideas to execution are explored.The importance of patience and collaboration between missing steps in the workflow is highlighted.(00:08:06) The Tension of Wonder and EnablementResponsive geniuses are examined, especially the pressure to help before asking necessary questions.Misunderstanding these patterns can lead to overwhelm, doubt, and internal conflict.(00:12:35) Practical Ways to Bridge the GapStrategies are shared for separating tasks and working within each genius more intentionally.Communication, patience, and self awareness are emphasized as tools for reducing friction and improving teamwork.This episode of The Working Genius Podcast 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. The Six Types of Working Genius model helps you discover your natural gifts and thrive in your work and life. When you're able to better understand the types of work that bring you more energy and fulfillment and avoid work that leads to frustration and failure, you can be more self-aware, more productive, and more successful. The Six Types of Working Genius assessment is the fastest and simplest way to discover your natural gifts and thrive at work: https://workinggenius.me/about Subscribe to The Working Genius Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3raC053GF5mtkq6Y1klpRU), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-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, At The Table with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6NWAZzkzl4ljxX7S2xkHvu), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube). Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I explore something that happened yesterday. I had another episode planned for this week, but I put it on the shelf for now because I’ve been drawn into a fascinating situation that did the rounds after the freestyle skier Eileen Gu was asked, by a reporter after competing at the winter Olympics, what she described as a ridiculous question. The whole thing struck me as reassuringly messy and human. The reporter wanted to know if she considered the two silver medals she had won as two silvers gained or two golds lost. Within hours, the internet had blown up. People were calling this reporter misogynistic and celebrating Gu’s response, describing it as owning him after such a stupid comment. https://youtu.be/npRgyn19FvA What Happened? Eileen Gu had just competed in her second freestyle skiing event of the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026. She won two silver medals. The reporter from Agence France-Presse asked whether she viewed those medals as two silvers gained or two golds lost. Gu responded by saying she thought that was a ridiculous perspective to take. She spoke about all her achievements and the pride she takes in being the most decorated female freeskier in history, doing things that have never been done before. She previously won two gold medals and a silver medal in the same events at Beijing 2022. A Standard Question The clip has split opinions. But whether or not you think it’s a bad question, it is familiar to those who follow sports coverage. It’s not a surprising question to ask an odds-on favourite, especially if they have won previous competitions. Studies have shown that silver medalists often feel more disappointment soon after an event than bronze medalists, focusing on what they could have won rather than what they almost didn’t win. There is something interesting in that. Something worth exploring if you want to understand the psychology of elite competition. The question picks up on the contrast between what someone feels going into an event and how they feel about the outcome. Understanding Perspective is Misread as Having a Dig In football here in the UK, after a team draws a league game, they are often asked if they feel like it was one point gained or two points dropped. It depends on expectations. It depends on whether they felt they ought to win it or whether they would have been happy to take something from the game. This is never considered a ridiculous or insensitive question. It is understood as what it is, which is a curious probe into the team’s or player’s mindset and perspective. It’s an invitation to reflect on performance against expectations and share that with listeners to provide greater context for the result. The question is worded as, “Do you see it as this or that?” It invited Eileen Gu to share her perspective. He did not state his opinion. He asked how she saw it. But Gu seemed to interpret this question as his perspective (criticism, judgement, etc.) and took exception to it. Why did it land in The Wrong Way? This might have been a matter of timing. A post-event press conference might feel like the wrong moment for philosophical reflection, which is what this question invites. In the rawness of the moment, having just competed, having just finished second when you had hoped for first, the last thing you might want is someone asking you to frame your feelings. Maybe in time, there would be an opportunity to think about how it felt to come second on this occasion. But in that moment, the question lands differently, perhaps feeling like a criticism. What we might be seeing in Gu is a projection of disappointment, aimed at the perspective she reads into this question. An external representation of an inner voice. It would be understandable if she were disappointed. She has won gold before. She knows what that feels like. And now she has two silver medals. It is a vulnerable thing to admit publicly, and anyway, why should she? She doesn’t owe anyone an answer to that question. Misunderstanding the Culture of a Sport There is another layer here. Like most sports, freestyle skiing has its own culture. It is a discipline where being the odds-on favourite does not guarantee anything. The athletes understand that many factors determine their fortunes when they are out there competing. There seems to be a wonderful sense of camaraderie among them. Great appreciation for the work they all put in, the tricks they attempt, and the fact that whoever wins deserves it on the night. A question framed entirely around winning and losing might feel ignorant of the spirit and values tied to a sport’s culture. It might feel like an outsider imposing a mainstream sports narrative on something more nuanced. Last week, Ilia Malinin had a huge amount of expectation heaped on his shoulders as he competed in the men’s figure skating. The pressure was a lot to handle. He made mistakes. The commentators painted a picture that assumed skating for gold was a formality, that he would take it no matter what. So when he finished eighth, it was a shock. If he had finished second, you could fully imagine exactly the same question being asked of him. It would make sense because of the context. We project a lot of expectations and assumptions onto sports stars. But we don’t know what success means to them at a particular moment in their journey. As such, we don’t know whether they are disappointed or delighted when they finish in a particular position. We can’t know unless we ask. There are different ways to do so. This is a lesson that applies to so many areas of life. The Internet’s Role And this is also where social media comes into play. Because the clip lacked context, it was designed to spread as a rage-baiting weapon. Within hours, the reporter had been transformed into a villain. People used some rather unpleasant, even violent, rhetoric to describe him. A huge number of assumptions and projections were layered onto the messages accompanying the clip. There is still a great deal of misogyny and sexism in sport, as in everyday life. The way people talk about women at all levels and across many roles is steeped in it. So when we see a situation like this framed in that way, it can undermine efforts to change this landscape. If a standard question asked of countless athletes over countless years suddenly becomes proof of something sinister, the word loses its power. The charge becomes a rhetorical cudgel that can be dismissed and diluted by those who want us to believe it doesn’t exist. I don’t know anything about the reporter and his views. But if we take the clip as a standalone artefact (which is all we have) and pick the bones out of it, there’s nothing to support the charge of misogyny. If Gu were a man, the question would make sense. If the reporter were a woman, it would still be asked whether the athlete was male or female. Many describe the question as inane and stupid, which is a different point altogether. Others say it is fair and interesting. Judgement is in the eye of the beholder. If you want it to be terrible, it can be. If you want it to be good, it can be. The words are the same. The meaning changes depending on who is listening. And I think that is one of the main points here. A Reassuringly Human Response What I see in Gu’s response is reassuringly human. There is an air of defensiveness, with the inner voice of disappointment attaching itself to a target. The reporter became that for her as he asked a question that was the wrong thing to say at that time. Or maybe it was the perfect thing because it gave her an object toward which she could direct some cathartic scorn. This is yet another example of the internet turning a natural human exchange into a battle. This weird age we live in of competitive conversations. It has been framed pretty carelessly and somewhat recklessly into a polarising story. The real story that underpins it is about what we expect from public figures and how social media strips context from situations and amplifies outrage. We see the impact of the pressure to perform, not just on the slope, on the field, on the court, but in front of the press, in front of the media. And then to become some kind of symbolic figure for the way everybody has interpreted your response in that setting. Most of all, it is about how we listen. It is about what we hear. It is about what we bring to a twenty-second clip. What we project onto it, what we are subconsciously looking for, and the impact of being braced to hear certain things in certain ways.
Rev Jodi and Viyahta Robinson will have an eye opening dialogue about what May be happening. Please prepare to share your thoughts. Scripture indicates that Jesus' return may be unexpected or unrecognized by many due to spiritual blindness, lack of vigilance, and the shocking nature of his appearance, rather than a disguise. While some instances after the resurrection involved temporarily hidden recognition (Luke 24:16), the second coming is described as a sudden, unmistakable, and glorious event. Scriptural Reasons for Non-Recognition: Spiritual Blindness and Unbelief: Jesus warns that if people are not spiritually alert, his return will be like a "thief" and they will not recognize it, as their hearts are weighed down by the world (Luke 17:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:4). Misunderstanding of the Event: Disciples in the past failed to recognize the resurrected Jesus due to disbelief, despair, and grief (John 20:14, Luke 24:15-16). The "Unexpected" Nature: Many will not be looking for him, or will be caught up in daily life, leading to missed signs (Matthew 24:35-37).
In this lively episode of Tangent Station, hosts Kevin and Willis dive into humorous and unpredictable territory. The duo navigates through upcoming gigs in Cincinnati, playful misunderstanding about ATP (Ass to Penis versus Anderson Tap House), and wishes of time travel back to the disco-laden 1970s. Their banter covers botched jokes, planning shows, and varied preferences for cell phone-less past. Amid the humor, there are moments of genuine insights into their friendship and comedic views. Peppered with confusions, callbacks, and audience invites, this episode ensures listeners are left with smiles and hearty laughs.
In this transformative episode, Inside the Vault with Ash Cash sits down with Imam Rashad Abdul, a scholar of Quranic Arabic, comparative religion, and Black liberation theology, to explore one of the most important conversations in the Black community today: the relationship between Christianity, Islam, identity, and economic empowerment.Imam Rashad breaks down:– Why 20–40% of enslaved West Africans were Muslim – The real link between Christianity, Islam, and Black liberation – What the Quran actually says about Jews and Christians – Why Jesus was never worshiped as God in early Christianity – How both faiths can unite to transform the Black community – The economic blueprint inside scripture — wealth, stewardship, and power – Why miseducation keeps Black people divided spiritually and financially – How Islam in America evolved from the Nation of Islam to modern Sunni practice – Identity, trauma, and the psychology of choosing faith – What new Muslims must know when embracing IslamThis episode isn't about debate. It's about truth, unity, and empowerment for a people who share the same history, the same struggle, and the same need for collective elevation.Follow Imam Rashad Abdul: @rashadabdul_ Follow Inside the Vault: @InsideTheVault Follow Ash Cash: @IAmAshCash⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — The statement that shook the room: “Jesus never said ‘I am God.'” 00:22 — Why 20–40% of enslaved Africans were Muslim 00:54 — Islam as a liberating message for Black America 01:21 — Judaism, Christianity & Islam: shared historical roots 01:55 — Religion, control & why faith became political 02:14 — Inside the Vault introduction 02:29 — Who is Imam Rashad Abdul? 03:04 — Why this conversation matters for Black unity 03:42 — Christianity, Islam & money: the foundation of America 04:07 — The first controversial question about Jesus' divinity 05:28 — Why Black Christians & Black Muslims share the same history 06:18 — Fatherhood, trauma & psychological patterns in our community 07:54 — Slavery's impact on Black religious identity 09:12 — Early Black Christian interpretations vs European Christianity 10:58 — Why many African Americans choose Islam today 12:48 — How West African Islamic culture shaped Black America 13:23 — How Islam entered America through the Nation of Islam 14:47 — Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad & Black liberation theology 16:33 — Christianity used as psychological control during slavery 17:08 — “We are one people” — unity over division 18:04 — Why Muslims cannot disconnect from their community 19:08 — What the Quran actually says about Jews & Christians 21:10 — The Trinity vs the Quranic concept of God 22:56 — How Greek philosophy influenced the New Testament 24:50 — Cultural context & how theology evolved after Jesus 25:54 — Islam's teachings on money, wealth & stewardship 27:38 — Wealth as responsibility, not greed 29:20 — Adam's story & human potential 31:05 — Joseph & economic intelligence in scripture 33:22 — Zakat: purifying wealth and uplifting the poor 35:10 — Is wealth spiritually dangerous? 36:42 — Religion, poverty & controlling the masses 38:01 — How Prophet Muhammad modeled entrepreneurship 39:18 — Independence vs dependency in the Black community 40:51 — Why the Black Muslim economic model is powerful 42:31 — Cultural confusion vs true Islam 43:56 — Identity issues among Black Muslims 45:14 — The “Arabization” challenge in U.S. Islam 47:09 — Isolation of new Muslims & lack of mentorship 49:05 — The psychological legacy of “white Jesus” 50:18 — How Islam & Christianity overlap more than people realize 52:42 — Misunderstanding theology keeps us divided 54:56 — Why both faiths must unite economically 56:21 — The Jewish wealth blueprint & economic discipline 58:44 — Competing ideologies & ego in leadership 1:00:38 — Why Islamic growth threatens some leaders 1:02:45 — What the Black community is missing economically 1:04:11 — How Muslims & Christians can build together 1:05:43 — The future of Black religious leadership 1:08:22 — What new Muslims must know 1:10:04 — Taking shahada: what happens next 1:12:00 — Islam as a lifelong journey of growth 1:13:10 — Final wisdom from Imam Rashad 1:14:44 — Follow Imam Rashad & get his book 1:15:30 — Closing the VaultAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
I'm looking forward to diving into the crumbling and the haunted this week with Leon Craig. We're discussing Leon Craig's THE DECADENCE. And you the listener picked Leon as one of the rising stars of literature that you wanted me to interview. Have you ever walked past an old abandoned house and wondered what kinds of lives were lived there? Have you ever dared to explore one? Perhaps you wanted to escape and hide in the house. Or perhaps you wanted to use it for something a little more nefarious. Leon Craig, whose previous collection of short stories, PARALLEL HELLS, was also published by Sceptre, is a graduate of the Birkbeck MFA Creative Writing course. Her work has been published by Hazlitt, the Sunday Times, the London Magazine and others and is forthcoming in Nulla magazine and Berlin Babel anthology. Get exclusive subscriber benefits from the Rippling Pages. https://patreon.com/RipplingPagesPod?utm_medi Check out the Rippling Pages Bookshop and buy all the books featured on the Rippling Pages: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/ripplingpagespod Interested in hosting your own podcast? Follow this link and find out how: https://www.podbean.com/ripplingpages Episode Chapters 1.30 - rising literary stars poll 3.30 - The crumbling haunted house 6.30 - the ensemble cast 7.25 - early hauntings. 10.10 - misunderstandings and humour 11.50 -embracing imperfect characters. 14.25 - secret passageways 16.05 - sexual elements to hauntings. 19.10 - colonial legacies and trespassing 22.55 - Rippling Pages Patreon 24.20 - on beauty 27.00 - getting what we want. 29.50 - desire and disgust 32.00 - The country housegenre 37.15 - Leon's next novel Reference Points House of Leaves (2000, Mark Z. Danielewski). Saltburn (2023, dir. Emerald Fennell) Beowulf The Great Gatsby (1925, F.Scott Fitzgerald) White is for Witching(2009, Helen Oyeyemi) Brideshead Revisited (1945, Evelyn Waugh)
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A few weeks ago, we asked our listeners to respond with comments to this: Name something that completely changed things for you when coming from a traditional or legalistic-based religious mindset compared to a greater knowledge of the gospel of grace. For those who have experienced such a journey, the differences are nothing short of amazing (and exciting). There is a good chance you have had similar experiences you'll find very relatable. This week includes the topics of: - Thinking a believer in Christ can forfeit their salvation. - The Holy Spirit convicts us (believers) of sin. -Religious accusations of idol worship motivated by guilt. - God's love didn't really bring any change to you unless you were wholeheartedly committed to church ministry. - Misunderstanding our identity inherited in Christ ... instead of working or doing something to attain what God has already gifted. --Available on Amazon - "Clash of The Covenants: Escaping Religious Bondage Through the Grace Guarantee" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZSKY7
In an adult game of "Put over/Go over/Bury" Jason misunderstands the assignment and chaos ensues. Plus, we thank Big E for an outstanding career.Chairshot Radio NetworkLaunched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports)WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - POD is WARFRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling PodcastSUNDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / The Front and Center Sports Podcast CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALSAttitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & FriendsPatrick O'Dowd's 5X5 Chairshot Radio NetworkYour home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!All Shows On DemandListen on your favorite platform!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chairshot-radio-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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If you love her but feel like you are one wrong sentence away from a blow up, this episode is for you.In this Valentine's Day special, I speak directly to men who want to support their partner through menopause without making things worse. Mood swings. Withdrawal. Irritability. Low libido. Exhaustion. These are not signs your relationship is failing. They are signs her hormones and nervous system are under pressure.I break down five practical tips that help you show up steady, calm, and supportive. You will learn how to regulate instead of fix, how to stop taking it personally, how to bring back touch without pressure, how to ask better questions, and how to reframe Valentine's Day around relief instead of performance.I also share thoughtful gift ideas that say “I see you” without implying sex is expected. Cooling tools. Nervous system support. Body safe lubricants. Comfort focused intimacy.Menopause does not ruin relationships. Misunderstanding does. When you show up informed and grounded, she feels safe. And safety is the foundation of desire.In this episode:00:00 One Wrong Sentence Away From a Blow Up 00:26 Show Intro and What This Episode Covers 00:55 Substack Community Announcement 01:28 What Menopause Is Really Doing Behind the Scenes 02:05 Tip 1 Stop Fixing and Start Regulating 02:50 Cooling Tools and Smart Valentine's Gift Ideas 03:20 Tip 2 Don't Take It Personally 04:05 FirmTech Sponsor Message 04:45 Tip 3 Bring Back Touch Without Pressure 05:32 Tip 4 Ask Better Questions 06:05 Lubricants and Comfort Focused Intimacy 06:20 Tip 5 Make Valentine's Day About Relief 06:45 Men and Menopause Course and Closing Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don't miss out!
Segment 1 • You've been told the Crusades were greedy Christian land-grabs—but what if the real history completely flips that narrative? • Discover the uncomfortable facts most textbooks skip—including who actually controlled the Middle East before Islam's expansion. • Your ability to defend Christianity today may hinge on the truth about the Crusades. Segment 2 • Were Crusaders motivated by money—or were they bankrupting themselves for a cause they believed in? • The shocking financial and casualty realities that dismantle the “get rich quick crusader” stereotype. • What this historical myth reveals about how modern culture reshapes Christianity's reputation—and why it matters for your faith. Segment 3 • Assurance, anxiety, loneliness, and pornography—are these the silent struggles undermining believers today? • Why even faithful Christians secretly wrestle with doubt—and what makes doubt dangerous if left unaddressed. • Some pastors and churches may unintentionally deepen isolation—and what that means for your spiritual stability. Segment 4 • When someone confesses doubt, your response can either strengthen their faith, or push them further away. • Misunderstanding the difference between doubt and disbelief can seriously mislead believers. • Practical, biblical strategies you can use immediately to help hurting believers regain confidence and spiritual clarity. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!
Thanks to our Partners, Pico Technology and AutelWatch Full Video EpisodeMatt answers listener emails about oscilloscope aliasing—what it is, whether all scopes can do it, and how it can trick you into diagnosing failures that aren't real. Using a “pegboard and golf tees” mental model, he explains how a digital storage oscilloscope samples voltage, stores it in memory, and then reconstructs what you see on-screen. The key takeaway: aliasing isn't magic, it's math—specifically the relationship between sample rate, timebase, and memory buffer. He also explains why some scopes (especially Snap-on) behave differently than Pico-style workflows, and how misunderstanding that screen-to-buffer relationship can create fake-looking “dropouts.”Who This Episode Is ForAnyone using a handheld/PC-based automotive DSO (Pico, Snap-on, Autel, etc.)Techs chasing intermittent cutouts, crank/cam dropouts, injector events, CAN glitchesAnyone who has ever said: “The waveform looked wrong… but the fix didn't fix it.”Key Topics CoveredWhat aliasing is (in plain language): the scope fails to accurately reconstruct the waveform you're testing.Can all oscilloscopes alias? The spicy answer is yes, they all can—especially digital scopes—depending on setup and limitations.Analog vs. digital (audio analogy): Digital sampling is like digital audio—there are “samples,” and reconstruction depends on how well you capture the real signal.The “pegboard model” for DSO operation: Up/down holes = voltage levels (vertical resolution). Left/right holes = time positions (sample points in memory). The scope measures voltage, then “plants a peg” in memory and connects the dots.Vertical resolution vs. time performance: 8-bit can look stair-steppy. 12/16-bit improves vertical accuracy. But most real-world failures come from time-domain limitations (sample rate + memory dynamics)Sample rate vs. buffer size (why scopes “fall apart”): Put too little time on screen → not enough samples to define the signal. Put too much time on screen → scope rejects/skips samples because the buffer can't hold it all. Either way: the displayed waveform can become fiction.How aliasing creates “phantom dropouts”: Gaps that look like crank sensor dropouts or reluctor issues. Can send you straight into the diagnostic swampWhy Pico changed the game: Early Pico automotive scopes stood out because they brought big memory buffers to real shop problems. Capture longer events accurately, then zoom in for detailSnap-on screen/buffer behavior is different (and people get burned): Snap-on scope often shows a “window” into a buffer (buffer bar flying across). You don't “zoom in like Pico”; you effectively set detail first, capture the event, then zoom out to find it and return to your detail level. Misunderstanding this is a common cause of “dropouts” that are really aliasing/misuseThe Big TakeawaysAliasing can make a good tech chase a bad story.The waveform on-screen is an interpretation, not a photograph.Know your scope's strengths: Some are built for speed, some for memory, some for both—but your settings decide your fate.If you're hunting an intermittent: Your success depends on matching: expected event speed, sample rate, memory depth, the scope's display/buffer behavior.Practical “In-the-Bay” TipsIf the trace shows perfectly suspicious gaps: question your timebase, question your effective sample rate, verify with a different capture strategy (less time on screen, more sample rate, different scope mode)Don't trust a dropout unless: it repeats consistently under the same conditions, and you can capture it without stretching timebase beyond what your scope can support.Learn...
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In this compelling episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with empathy strategist and bestselling author Maria Ross for a conversation that challenges outdated leadership myths and reframes what it truly means to lead in today's world. With sharp insight, real-world perspective, and an energizing presence, Maria invites listeners into a deeper exploration of how modern leaders earn loyalty, navigate tension, and build organizations people actually want to follow. This episode doesn't preach - it provokes, stretches assumptions, and leaves you leaning in for what comes next.Maria Ross is the founder of Red Slice, helping organizations drive growth through empathy-driven leadership, branding, and culture. For nearly 20 years, she has worked with startups, nonprofits, and enterprise brands - including Splunk, GSK, Salesforce, and LogicGate - to sharpen messaging, elevate brands, and build strong cultures, leading clients to acquisitions and IPOs.A sought-after speaker and the author of The Empathy Edge and The Empathy Dilemma, Maria also hosts The Empathy Edge podcast. Her insights have appeared on MSNBC, NPR, Forbes, and Newsweek. She lives in Northern California with her family and a lively mix of pets - and a deep love for British crime dramas and Jeopardy!00:00 Intro02:25 A two-year old gave her the idea!05:03 What is the definition – for business?08:05 What are the five pillars?11:31 Last pillar is not what you think, keep listening….14:55 Powerful, powerful quote, you may need to rewind and really listen!22:01 This is your competitive edge. 27:37 This is the misunderstanding… 28:20 And here it is!32:20 I don't check emails until I complete this.https://www.red-slice.com/https://red-slice.com/podcast/Book: https://red-slice.com/the-empathy-dilemma-book/https://www.instagram.com/redslicemaria/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mariajross/https://www.facebook.com/redslicehttps://www.youtube.com/user/mariajross===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.com“The Left has done itself a huge disservice by demonizing men,” says Sebastian Junger, while discussing his recent piece, “Young Men and How the Democrats Lost Them.”The post ran on his new Substack, named TRIBE, also the title of his 2016 book, though readers may know him best from his 1997 blockbuster, The Perfect Storm, about the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Andrea Gail. More recently, Junger is the author of In My Time of Dying, a chronicle of a medical emergency that brought him within seconds of death.“And then my dead father appears above me to welcome me to help me cross over,” says Junger. Did it make sense that Junger, an atheist, would be visited at that moment by his father, who was “a physicist and an atheist, which is like atheist squared”? Or is that the wrong question? Had he come, as physicist Sir Author Eddington did 100 years ago, up against the essential nature of existence and concluded, “Something unknown is doing we don't know what.” Nancy and Junger talk politics, publishing, the liberal publication that asked him to write a piece about what it means to be a man in today's society and then spiked it because, as the editor wrote, “The science seems solid but the conclusions go against the prevailing political currents at this publication,” and the public capacity for collective resistance, viz. Minneapolis.“At the end of the day, our politics have to be calm and reasonable,” Junger says. “If they're inflamed and angry, it leads to chaos and conflict.”Also discussed:* Sebastian Junger, flip-phone devotee* Substack is the new busking* On 95% of workplace and combat fatalities being male: “You can kill enormous numbers of men with almost no impact on the population. You kill the same number of women and the population crashes.”* “Megyn Kelly's, in my opinion, almost sociopathic remarks…”* The deeply empathetic filmmaker Meg Smaker and the shame of the people who don't want her work seen* Some love for National Review* Hemingway's penchant for five-syllable titles* The sinking this week of another fishing boat off GloucesterPlus, Junger on Restrepo, the documentary he made with his late friend Tim Hetherington (“A human and experiential look at what it feels like to be a soldier in combat”); on WWI/WWII reporter Mary Heaton Vorse (“One of the most extraordinary voices in American literature”), the sexiness of a book that fits in the back pocket of your jeans, and much more!NOTE: Sarah's schedule kept her from being on this podcast, but she will be back soon.This podcast sounds 95% sexier when you become a paid subscriber
Everyone loves throwing around the word "hallucination,” so let's talk about the hallucination happening in the boardroom regarding AI efficiency. New data from the Wall Street Journal highlights a massive 38-point gap between leadership and frontline's perception of AI efficiency. While nearly 20% of executives claim to be saving over 12 hours a week, 40% of workers report saving zero time at all. Leaders are celebrating the speed of strategy, but they are missing the heavy lift of execution that is stalling their teams. This week, I'm framing my conversation around a telling chart from the data that exposes the "Blueprint vs. Bricklaying" disconnect. What's hidden in the numbers is a fundamental misunderstanding of the physics of work. I'm highlighting why Strategy (changing a blueprint) feels instant with AI, while Execution (laying the bricks) often incurs an "implementation tax" before it yields any return. I'll explain why projecting your personal productivity gains onto your workforce is a leadership failure. My goal is to strip away the "vibes-based management" to expose why your team isn't moving as fast as your prompt: The Efficiency Hallucination (Projection vs. Reality): Leaders aren't just optimistic; they are projecting. I break down why the C-Suite's "unstructured" thinking work is naturally accelerated by GenAI, while the rigid "doing" work of the frontline is currently weighed down by the friction of compliance and checking. The "Time Saved" Trap (Metrics that Lie): We are measuring a knowledge revolution with factory metrics. I explain why "hours saved" is a dangerous KPI that encourages digital pollution and why you should pivot to measuring "friction removed" instead. The J-Curve Reality (The Dip): Efficiency always dips before it spikes. I discuss why your teams are currently paying the "learning tax" tinkering and debugging and why demanding Q4 results in Q1 is a recipe for burnout. The Leadership Mirror (Vibes vs. Validation): You cannot run a P&L on vibes. I challenge leaders to audit their own time: did you really save 12 hours, or did you just skip the stressful part of the work? If you don't reinvest that time into unblocking your team, you are failing the mirror test. By the end, I hope you see this not as a critique of your optimism, but as a call to engineering. You cannot hallucinate efficiency into existence, and you cannot demand velocity without first removing the friction.⸻If this conversation helps you think more clearly about the future we're building, make sure to like, share, and subscribe. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/christopherlindAnd if your organization is wrestling with how to lead responsibly in the AI era, balancing performance, technology, and people, that's the work I do every day through my consulting and coaching. Learn more at https://christopherlind.co⸻Chapters00:00 – The Hook: Blueprint vs. Bricklaying (The Physics of Work)01:30 – The Data: The 38-Point "Reality Gap" in AI Efficiency05:00 – The Core: Why Strategy is Fast but Execution is Heavy10:30 – The "J-Curve": Why the Frontline is stuck in the "Dip"15:00 – The Trap: Why "Time Saved" is a Dangerous Metric22:00 – The Hard Hit: Leadership, Empathy, and "Vibes-Based" Management30:20 – Now What: The Friction Audit & Reinvestment Mandate#AIStrategy #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #OperationalEfficiency #FutureFocused #ChristopherLind #WorkplaceCulture #AIAdoption #ChangeManagement
We recorded this episode planning to talk about current events, and the conversation didn't go exactly where we planned, and that's why it matters. Instead, we found ourselves talking about how people are actually living inside all of this, the personal experiences and stories that impact us. Politics. Gender. Fear. Fatigue. Misunderstanding. This wasn't a debate. It was a conversation about what it costs us to stay polarized — and what it might take to repair. What part of this conversation stayed with you the most? Where do you feel the divide showing up in your own life — relationships, family, friendships?
Season 3.6 Episode 7, talk about my misunderstanding and reconciliation of the trait of gentleness and Happy Birthday第3.6季第7期，借着唯一一次同步的生日，自己说说对温柔这个特质的误解和和解For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Does the meaning of life really need to be explored?How can I answer this question that others ask me？【关于本季】我想知道，生活的意义真的需要探索吗？如何才能回答别人问我的这个问题呢
In this Your Health University episode, Jamie sits down with Colin Stevens, Director of Engagement at Your Health, for a practical and honest conversation about communication—what it is, why it breaks down, and how leaders can immediately improve it. Colin reframes communication as understanding, not just delivery, explains why tone is the packaging that determines whether a message gets opened, and explores how ego blocks empathy in moments of conflict. The episode ends with a simple, powerful challenge: if you want to elevate your career and relationships, start by becoming a better listener. www.YourHealth.Org
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Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or out of sync with your body? You're not alone—and you don't have to stay stuck. In this breakthrough episode, host [Latonya McDonald](/speakers/A) explores the science and soul of hormonal intelligence with wellness expert Alex Cobble-Frakes. Together, they unpack how understanding your menstrual cycle and inner seasons can restore energy, sharpen emotional clarity, and help you break free from outdated narratives around women's health.You'll learn why conventional advice about “powering through” isn't enough, how to address period pain and hormonal imbalance holistically, and new strategies for setting boundaries and healing generational wounds. Whether you're navigating birth control, perimenopause, fibroids, or just craving deeper self-trust, this conversation offers practical, uplifting guidance—and reveals how powerful it can be to work with your body, not against it.Tap into actionable tools like the Agenda app, empowering rituals, and nourishing perspectives that honor your unique journey. If you're ready to redefine self-care, embrace your inner wisdom, and finally feel great in your skin, this episode delivers the inspiration and insight you need.Timestamped Overview- 00:00:00 – Welcome & Host Intro: Meet Latonya McDonald - 00:00:29 – Guest Introduction: Alex Cobble-Frakes' Journey from Peace Corps to Hormonal Wellness Leader - 00:03:36 – Understanding Hormonal Cycles: Alex's Health Story and Awakening - 00:08:52 – The Four Phases of the Cycle: Science, Soul, and Strategy - 00:18:08 – The Power and Misunderstanding of the Feminine Cycle - 00:22:00 – Moving from Resistance to Rhythm: Productivity and Self-Care - 00:25:29 – Birth Control, Fibroids, and Medical System Challenges - 00:40:37 – How the Agenda App Transforms Women's Lives - 00:44:01 – Building Self-Trust and Legacy Across Generations - 00:47:01 – Astrological and Human Design Insights for Healing - 00:53:03 – Closing Thoughts & Next Steps**
Read OnlineJesus came with his disciples into the house. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” Mark 3:20–21Today's Gospel is among the shortest passages read at Mass throughout the Liturgical Year, yet it conveys a profound message.The scene opens with Jesus and His disciples—likely the newly appointed Twelve Apostles—taking a moment of rest in a house to eat. Jesus had been tirelessly traveling from village to village, preaching the Kingdom of God and healing many. His reputation had spread far and wide, and people were seeking Him with urgency. As the crowd discovered where He was, they surrounded the house so closely that even basic necessities like eating became impossible. This detail highlights not a lament over the demands on Jesus' time but the fervent excitement and longing that drew so many to Him. Jesus welcomed this with open arms, as He always does, moved by the profound needs of the human heart.Though the disciples might have felt overwhelmed, Jesus' heart, as Matthew's Gospel later records, was “moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd” (Matthew 9:36). His compassion for the crowd reveals the depth of God's love and His readiness to meet every human longing.The reaction of Jesus' relatives offers another important lesson for reflection. Some of His extended family—cousins, aunts, uncles, or others—were alarmed at the crowds He was attracting. They might have been troubled by the growing tension between Jesus and the Pharisees and Herodians, fearing for His safety. Perhaps they struggled to reconcile the stories of miracles and teachings with the humble, quiet Jesus they had known for decades. Since Jesus had not revealed His divine mission during His early life, His sudden manifestation of power likely left them confused and seeking to intervene.This familial tension reveals an important truth: when God acts powerfully in our lives, we too will change, and those close to us may struggle to understand. Though Jesus did not experience conversion as we do, His family witnessed a profound “change” in that He began to publicly manifest His divinity in a way that they had not seen before.As we seek to follow Christ more radically, we might encounter doubt or even resistance from family or friends. Jesus' example teaches us to face these tensions with courage and love, trusting that fidelity to God's will is always the highest priority. Like Jesus, we must persevere, offering a gentle but firm witness to the transformative power of God in our lives.As you ponder this Gospel, consider the following: Do you, like the crowd, need to pursue our Lord more fervently, seeking Him with urgency and persistence in prayer? Are you, like the disciples, sometimes overwhelmed by the demands of Christian discipleship? Do you see yourself in Jesus' extended family, questioning or struggling to understand the radical conversion of someone close to you? Or are you more like our Lord, experiencing the tension of family misunderstanding as you strive to live more fully in conformity with God's will? Reflect today on this emotional and multifaceted scene. As you identify with the lessons of this short Gospel, renew your resolve to seek Jesus with all your heart, embrace the conversion to which He calls you, and allow His transformative power to shine through your life. Finally, strive to help others understand and support the new life you have chosen, offering a gentle and loving witness to the joy and peace found in Christ. My tireless Lord, the demands placed on You during Your public ministry were great, yet You ministered to all with unfailing compassion. Please grant me the zeal I need to always seek You in my life. As I encounter You and am transformed by Your grace, give me the wisdom and patience to be a faithful witness to others, especially my family. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: See page for author, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.
Have you ever been misunderstood by someone who never asked for your side of the story? In this bonus episode of Call Her Creator, I'm unpacking a powerful mindset shift that changed how I approach conflict, boundaries, and emotional peace: never explain yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you. Over the last year, I've experienced two major misunderstandings that taught me a hard truth. When someone doesn't ask questions, doesn't want clarity, and avoids conversation altogether, it's not confusion. It's a decision. In this episode, we talk about: Why explaining yourself doesn't always bring closure How to tell when someone is committed to misunderstanding you The emotional cost of over-explaining and self-abandonment When silence is actually the most powerful boundary How to let go without bitterness and move forward with clarity This conversation is for high-achieving women who are done over-explaining, done chasing validation, and ready to choose peace, discernment, and emotional maturity. If you're navigating a misunderstanding, a relationship breakdown, or a season of letting go, this episode will help you trust yourself and stop auditioning for your own integrity. Want more real life conversations like this? Stick around and follow me on instagram: @CallHerCreator If this episode resonates, let me know! Share it to your instagram stories and send it to a friend in need.
S6:E5 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka, "Dr. LL," loves bringing you entrepreneurs, small business owners, and actionable advice to you every week. Thank you for joining us! When the world feels overwhelming, clarity isn't a luxury. It's a survival skill. This conversation is for anyone trying to lead, build, or simply stay grounded in uncertain times.
S6:E5 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka, "Dr. LL," loves bringing you entrepreneurs, small business owners, and actionable advice to you every week. Thank you for joining us! When the world feels overwhelming, clarity isn't a luxury. It's a survival skill. This conversation is for anyone trying to lead, build, or simply stay grounded in uncertain times.
This episode completes a three-part exploration of manifestation through the lens of yoga philosophy, and it may be the most misunderstood — and most liberating — step of all: surrender (Ishvara Pranidhana).Previously in This SeriesIn Part 1, Katie explored manifestation as clarity of truth and desire, inviting listeners to reconnect with what they truly want beneath conditioning and expectation. In Part 2, the focus shifted to alignment and right action — how living your values, cleaning up unconscious patterns, and staying present creates the conditions for meaningful change. Together, these episodes laid the foundation for a manifestation practice rooted in purpose, connection, and integrity, rather than force or hustle.Now, in this final episode, Katie invites listeners into the deeper truth of manifestation: what unfolds in our lives is often a byproduct of alignment, not something we can force or control. Especially in midlife, when old strategies stop working, surrender becomes a doorway to peace, meaning, and genuine connection.Rather than passivity, surrender is revealed as an active, moment-by-moment relationship with life. Katie explains how trusting a larger intelligence — something loving and unseen — allows us to relax out of struggle and into presence. When we stop fighting reality or fixating on outcomes, we create space for healing, clarity, and unexpected possibilities to emerge.This episode reframes popular manifestation culture by introducing yoga's: Order of Operations: truth → alignment → right action → results offered, not demanded.Through embodied wisdom, nervous system awareness, and lived experience, Katie shows how surrender restores flow, creativity, and courage — and why it is essential for living a life of purpose rather than pressure.As the final chapter in this manifestation series, this conversation invites you to soften effort, trust the unfolding, and recognize that alignment is not about perfect choices, but about right relationship — with yourself, your values, and the intelligence of life moving through you.Episode Chapters04:30 – The Misunderstanding of Surrender: Control vs TrustIntroducing Ishvara Pranidhana and why surrender is essential part of manifestationWhy surrender feels threatening when we believe everything depends on us — and how that belief creates struggle.7:45 – Alignment Over Outcomes: Yoga's Order of OperationsHow yoga reframes manifestation: truth → alignment → right action → results offered, not demanded.11:30 - Nervous System Regulation & ManifestationHow regulating our nervous system helps us see the greater possibilities that life has to offer16:30 – Roadblocks and Detours As OpportunitiesHow roadblocks to our goals are actually communication with the Universe24:00 – What It Means & How It Feels To Live In Alignment How yoga philosophy defines living in alignment and why it's important for manifestation33:30 – What It Looks Like To Live In And Out Of Alignment Practical application of living in alignmentIf you are interested in attending my Beginner Meditation Series or my Finding Your North Star Workshop, register here!About Katie FarinasKatie Farinas is a midlife coach, yoga teacher, and...
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Misunderstanding what Moses was trying to tell us; And Melchizedek and Abraham; "Abimelech"; "Burnt offerings"; Altars of lively stones; Rightly dividing bread from house to house; Tens, hundreds and thousands; Straying from righteousness; "Shemites"; Charity aspect of government?; John's baptism; "Corban" = oblation/offering; "Legal Charity"; Leading society into sin; Blaming world problems on other groups; Blind guides with darkened eyes; Manipulating facts; Leviticus offerings (oblation); "Israel"; "Iranians"; Spirit of sacrifice; Looking for light - whole truth; Saving the bad guys too; Lack of obedience; Lev 3:1 oblation/offering; "Without blemish"; "female" in nature; "Wood"; "Unhewn stones"; Welfare that strengthens?; Bondage of Egypt; Precepts of the LORD; Repentance; Killing the offering; Levites; Harlot riding the beast?; Public Religion; No exercising authority; Kidneys?; "Sweet savor"?; Two sons parable; Giving junk?; Intentional giving; Intent of Christ; Corruption; Hating Christ?; Is Christ your king?; Letting go of covetousness; Public flagellation?; Subtlety of Satan; Sprinkling of blood; Trees are sources; Distributing wealth?; Beginning of repentance; The faith of Abraham - living by it; aleph-hey-resh-vav-nun (Aaron); dwelling: mem+vav-shin-biet+tav+yod+mem; Ancient paths; "New Deal" of Satan; Heb 2:13; Lack of faith; Putting away idolatry; Ministers of government; Trust altars; Statutes and ordinances; Exclusively freewill offerings; Willingness to see the light; "Sin"; Protection draws subjection; Setting sheep on fire; Counterfeit Holy Spirit; Isaiah 1:1; Socialism; Citizens of the United States; Understanding the system you are in; Isa 1:10; "Gomorrah"; People bound together as merchandise; Sodom = socialist state; Creating the wrong system?; Unpayable debt; Required sacrifice; Seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness; Praying that everybody is saved; Samuel's warnings; Network in love; Right reason; Do something!
Kids can bring difficulty to marriage. We have to be vigilant to keep building our marriage while having kids. Flexible in Marriage in Motherhood Eat, Wake, Sleep Cycle I use with my babies Works with Nursing or Breastfed babies Mama Natural Resource Other Episodes on Nursing Your baby from ME: Nursing Crash Course for First Time Moms Dealing with Emotional Ups and Down of Nursing a baby 5 tips for Success in Nursing Your Baby Breast Feeding to Lose Weight **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: www.positivityinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy
Summary I start the episode with a 50yo speech from Admiral Rickover, father of the Nuclear Navy about the importance of business ethics delivered just before our bicentennial that is just as relevant leading into the 250th celebration. Then I shift to break down a topic I find that most people don't understand - Whole life insurance policy loans with the Infinite Banking strategy are not magic or even special. What's special is the cash value backing it. Good rule to remember - loan interest rates simply reflect the risk. If rates are low, then the risk is really low. Life insurance companies historically offer the lowest rates anywhere because of the strength of the cash value. Episode Highlights 00:00:14 - Misunderstanding policy loans. 00:01:17 - Frustration with misinformation in the industry. 00:01:32 - Admiral Hymen G. Rickover on America's strengths and risks. 00:03:56 - Founding principles: Freedom, life, liberty, and property. 00:05:22 - Rickover on capitalism and ethical business conduct. 00:06:14 - Business ethics vs. social responsibility. 00:07:42 - Moral legacy of America's Founding Fathers. 00:11:57 - Explaining life insurance policy cash value. 00:12:56 - Misconceptions about policy loan benefits. 00:15:00 - Concept of pooled risk in insurance. 00:15:46 - Insurance companies' resilience through black swan events. 00:20:02 - Admiral Rickover's relevance in today's ethical challenges. 00:23:20 - President Trump and America's global respect. 00:24:27 - Core message: Power of insurance comes from cash value. Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360 Keywords life insurance policy loans infinite banking cash value ethical business conduct Hymen Rickover nuclear power American legacy capitalism and democracy morality and ethics wealth creation insurance company stability policyholder dividends pooled risk actuarial science gold versus cash value conservative values community accountability President Trump American democracy 250th anniversary celebration
MISUNDERSTANDING RUSSIA AND THE PERSISTENCE OF THE THREAT Colleague Professor Eugene Finkel. Finkel argues that debates over Ukraine joining the EU or NATO miss the core issue: Russia's ideological refusal to accept Ukraine's existence. He criticizes Western leaders for treating Russia as a transactional, rational actor rather than a revanchist imperial power, noting that Eastern European warnings were ignored. Finkel asserts that transactional deals, like those proposed by Trump, will fail because the conflict is existential for Russia. He concludes with an anecdote about his grandfather refusing a KGB job, highlighting the long history of resistance against Russianco-optation. NUMBER 81925 SOVIET KYIV SEMINARY
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. A seasoned financial literacy educator and coach. Laura shares her deeply personal journey into financial education, sparked by a lack of preparedness in her own life and a family experience that resulted in the loss of generational wealth. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she empowers listeners to take control of their financial futures with strategic planning, budgeting, and mindset shifts.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. A seasoned financial literacy educator and coach. Laura shares her deeply personal journey into financial education, sparked by a lack of preparedness in her own life and a family experience that resulted in the loss of generational wealth. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she empowers listeners to take control of their financial futures with strategic planning, budgeting, and mindset shifts.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. A seasoned financial literacy educator and coach. Laura shares her deeply personal journey into financial education, sparked by a lack of preparedness in her own life and a family experience that resulted in the loss of generational wealth. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she empowers listeners to take control of their financial futures with strategic planning, budgeting, and mindset shifts.
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