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This week we are taking a deep dive into leadership on the podcast. We're currently in negotiations to record an audio book version of Captain: The Athlete's Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader. We thought it might be cool to listen to a few of the chapters from the book. In this week's podcast, we have one chapter from each section of the book. In the Qualities of Leadership section, we share a chapter on how to lead by example with an amazing story from NBA champion Shane Battier. On the Responsibilities of Leadership, we share a story from World Cup and Olympic champion soccer player Abby Wombach. In the Challenges of Leadership section, we share the challenge of holding friends accountable when you are a leader. Our hope is that you get a quick peek of what the book offers, as each section also includes the post-chapter questions that your athletes will use as the basis of a discussion of leadership. Enjoy, and if you want to get the book you can order below. The #1 Bestseller CAPTAIN: THE ATHLETE'S GUIDE TO BEING AN EXCEPTIONAL TEAM LEADER is now available! CLICK HERE TO ORDER We are constantly asked "where have all the leaders gone?" Now more than ever, it is up to schools, clubs and coaches to develop our leaders, and this new book is a perfect guide to train and develop them. It is filled with stories of champion team captains on the professional and college level, Hall of Fame coaches, and more, and is a masterclass on leadership. Your athletes will learn from leaders such as Carles Puyol Abby Wambach, Tim Duncan, Shane Battier, Richie McCaw, Carla Overbeck and Simone Biles. It will help your athletes understand the qualities needed to lead, the responsibilities they must accept, and the most common challenges they will face. The chapters are short and sweet and have discussion questions so that your leaders can work through them together and set your team up for great success. The book also comes with a FREE downloadable 10-session curriculum so you can guide your team or the leaders in your school or club through the entire book. FOR ORDERS OF 10 OR MORE, WE OFFER A $5 PER BOOK DISCOUNT. EMAIL John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to place your order. BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John or one of our speaking team present to your school, club or coaching event, either in person or virtually? Looking for leadership training for your student athletes, a coach development workshop or parent education? We are still booking Fall 2026 events, please email us to set up an introductory call John@ChangingTheGameProject.com PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS, AND JOIN 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS FROM SYRACUSE MENS LAX, UNC AND NAVY WOMENS LAX, AND MORE! These are just the most recent championship teams using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes and support teams. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you? We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports. Sprocket Sports is a software platform for youth sports clubs. Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites, communication tools and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs. So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG.
Leadership is easy when everything is working. Your true ability is revealed when the business is under pressure. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down how to remain calm, think clearly, and lead your team through a major operational crisis. When suppliers fail, key employees leave, or revenue suddenly disappears, panic only makes the situation worse. Your team will mirror your emotional state. If you stay composed, focus on the facts, and move decisively, you give the entire organization a chance to recover. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why emotional control is essential during a business crisis• How your reactions directly influence your team's confidence• Why separating facts from emotions leads to better decisions• How surviving difficult seasons can strengthen trust and loyalty The truth is simple: A crisis is a test of your leadership. Stay calm. Diagnose the real problem. Build the solution. Execute with confidence. When you lead through the fire with discipline and clarity, you do not just save the business. You build an organization strong enough to survive the next storm. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mercury retrograde has been hitting hard this whole month, and if you have felt foggy, slow, weirdly emotional, or like July ground you to a halt, you are not imagining it. In this episode, Nicole makes sense of why this particular retrograde is landing so heavy, in the sky and in your Human Design. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer, the sign of all the feels, until it goes direct on July 23, and it is not moving alone. Nicole unpacks the two Human Design gates this transit is featuring right now, and the shadow side behind both the mental spin you cannot shut off and the restless pull to start something new before you even know what it is. Add in a couple of other retrogrades stirring things up, and the fog starts to make a lot of sense. What Nicole will not do is hand you a quick fix, because this is the weather and the invitation is different. She gets into what this energy is actually here to develop in you, why forcing your next move backfires right now, and the one practice she keeps coming back to when everything feels stuck. If July has had you questioning everything, this episode will leave you feeling less crazy and a lot more resourced. Free: Your Brand Edge by Human Design Profile Line. Discover the marketing edge your profile lines carry, the manipulation-default trap that dims it, and the one shift that turns it back on. Get it free at nicolelaino.com/edge — or DM the word EDGE to @nicolelainoofficial on Instagram and I'll send it to you. Go deeper: The HD Authority Lab. The membership where you learn to build your business by your design, with a monthly masterclass, co-working, and guest experts. nicolelaino.com/lab Work with me: Book a Human Design reading. Get your chart read by Nicole and walk away knowing how to actually use it. See all the reading options and pick the one that fits: nicolelaino.com/human-design-readings
Edward Burek of SmartKargo & Marco Ferrara of DeliverDirect talk about issues impacting small parcel delivery; fuel price reality; & keeping costs low & simple. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.04] An introduction to Edward and Marco, and their roles at SmartKargo and DeliverDirect. [03.07] An overview of DeliverDirect – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [03.29] As the industry deals with ongoing fuel volatility, why Delta Airlines have a structural advantage other carriers don't have, and what it means in practice to have an airline like Delta running the middle mile for e-commerce shipments. "Fuel is the biggest cost with an airline but, because our passenger aircraft are flying around anyway, a lot of that fuel cost is absorbed – we're able to insulate and reduce what we're charging our customers." [05.52] As shippers see fuel surcharges, accessorial fees, and pricing complexity hit unprecedented levels, have surcharges stopped being about fuel and started becoming part of a business model? "There are a lot of carriers that are taking advantage of the market forces right now. A lot of businesses are built on surcharges... It's become a mechanism to dial up your revenue." [08.20] How DeliverDirect are approaching pricing differently. "It's so easy to forecast – it's a CFO's dream!... We want it to be a win-win all the way through the supply chain." [10.50] How DeliverDirect pulls together what already exists in the ecosystem, and the role SmartKargo's platform plays in making those pieces work together as a single delivery experience. [12.42] How SmartKargo is using real-time data and automation to predict shipment issues and recommend corrective actions before DeliverDirect customers feel any disruption. [13.56] Why quality data is the real foundation behind successful AI in logistics. "If you don't have good data, you can't put an AI engine over that." [14.39] From ocean backlogs to cross-border tariff complications, how big industry impacts are translating into challenges for businesses, and the impact of big e-commerce market growth. [16.42] Whether there are enough packages and profitable demand for everyone competing in a tough market, and how companies are differentiating themselves beyond just lowering prices. [19.17] The future for small parcel logistics. "What if it becomes coop-etition?!" RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: Head over to DeliverDirect's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with DeliverDirect and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Marco or Edward on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from DeliverDirect, check out 538: Enjoy Ecommerce Delivery at the Speed of Flight, with DeliverDirect. Check out our other podcasts HERE.
In todays episode, you'll be in on a conversation with Rachel Sklar, a parenting and executive coach and the person I have on speed-dial for when one of my kids throws a full boba across the room at the other's head and I'm worried I'll lose it on them (true story!). Rachel is the founder of The Boy Mom Academy, where she helps moms raise strong-willed boys to be kind, calm, and cooperative. She works with families and leaders to build better relationships, reduce stress, and create realistic systems that work. And today she's giving us a window into the way SHE works. And I can't wait for you to be a fly on the wall for this one. Here are links to the tools that Rachel and I discussed (because we love them so much):TextExpanderTickTick This show is brought to you by: The Do More Stress Less App : The time management and stress reduction app for ambitious professionals - https://www.alexishaselberger.com/app FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )Stay connected!:Visit our website at https://www.alexishaselberger.com Check out the " Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Check out the The Do More Stress Less App : The time management and stress reduction app for ambitious professionals - (https://www.alexishaselberger.com/app )Join the Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on Linkedin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Substack ( https://alexishaselberger.substack.com/ ) Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less) Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at alexis+podcastfeedback@alexishaselberger.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!
When your client has diabetes, what does (and doesn't) Medicare cover? We talk about how diabetes treatments, supplies, and services are covered by the different parts of Medicare so you can help your clients know what to expect. Read the text version Get Connected:
Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships
Have you ever looked back and wondered...when exactly did I stop being me?If you've walked away from a relationship feeling like a stranger to yourself, you might be blaming your own weakness for letting it happen. But what if the story you've been telling yourself is the very thing keeping you stuck?Here's what you'll take away:Why the smallest decisions feel impossible right now (and what it actually reveals about what happened to you)How his reactions slowly trained you to abandon yourself and why you called it "keeping the peace"Why beating yourself up for being "weak" is the last thing he'd want you to stop doingHit play now, because every day you spend believing you let this happen is a day he still gets to hold the pen on your story.QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:Schedule your free Intro Session: https://freeintrosession-pa.youcanbook.me/RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:
Unity Without Compromise with Dr. Steven LaTulippe – Aviate, navigate, communicate offers a disciplined framework for handling life, leadership, faith, family, and national challenges. Drawing on aviation experience, it urges readers to prioritize responsibilities, stay on course, communicate clearly, accept accountability, and pursue every mission with courage, purpose, steadfast faith, and moral conviction...
"You can't be the most expensive and be the most crap at what you do.” Andrew Griffiths Top Five Tips For Why You Should Proudly Be The Most Expensive1. When you play in the cheap end of town, you are just another transaction2. If you're going to be the most expensive you have to be the best, and there is no downside to this3. The right customers are looking for the best, not the cheapest4. Being the most expensive differentiates you in so many ways5. Businesses that charge the most build financial resilience TIME STAMP SUMMARY 01:40 Competing solely on price is a lack of creativity and leads to a lack of emotional connection with customers.04:10 Being the most expensive requires delivering exceptional value in every aspect of the transaction.09:20 Rewriting the stories and mindsets that prevent business owners from charging appropriately.15:25 Attracting the right customers who value quality and are willing to pay more leads to long-term business success.20:10 Financial resilience leads to a more sustainable and less stressful business environment. Where to find Andrew?Website https://www.andrewgriffiths.com.auWebsite LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew Andrew Griffiths Long BioAndrew Griffiths stands as Australia's #1 small business author and global authority on future-proofing businesses. With 40 years of entrepreneurial wisdom, 14 bestsellingbooks published in 65 countries, and over 1,000 presentations delivered across 25 countries, Andrew brings a rare combination of street-smart experience and profound business insight to every stage. What sets Andrew apart isn't just his impressive credentials – it's his ability to see the human element in an increasinglydigital world. Renowned as one of the greatest storytellers in the speaking profession, Andrew weaves masterful narratives drawn from his vast bank of personal experiencesand business observations, delivering powerful lessons that resonate long after the presentation ends. As an entrepreneurial futurist, he champions the power of human intelligence in business, helping organisations and leaders navigate change while staying authentically connected to their customers. His gift for storytelling transforms complex business concepts into memorable, actionable insights that inspire real change. Drawing from his extraordinary journey from orphan to international business authority, Andrew delivers more than just insights, he shares battle-tested wisdomthat has helped both Fortune 500 companies and small business owners thrive. His presentations blend powerful storytelling with practical strategies, delivered with anauthenticity that can only come from someone who has lived the entrepreneurial journey in all its ups and downs. Organisations around the world including the EuropeanUnion, CBS, Hewlett Packard and Hertz have trusted Andrew to deliver not just inspiration, but actionable wisdom that creates lasting impact. His unique ability to hold a mirror up to audiences, showing them both challenges and opportunities comes wrapped in his signature style of unapologetic honesty and quick wit.Andrew specialises in helping audiences:• Look at their business from a global trend perspective• Embrace human intelligence as a competitive advantage • Use storytelling in a strategic way to connect and influence • Build deeper customer connections in a digital age• Navigate price increases and value positioning• Transform their definition of success• Create bulletproof brands that stand the test of time• Feel inspired by global stories of innovation in businessWhen Andrew takes the stage, he doesn't just leave a warm impression, he catalyses real change. His mission is to help people of substance build businesses of substance,ensuring they remain relevant and resilient in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Unity Without Compromise with Dr. Steven LaTulippe – Aviate, navigate, communicate offers a disciplined framework for handling life, leadership, faith, family, and national challenges. Drawing on aviation experience, it urges readers to prioritize responsibilities, stay on course, communicate clearly, accept accountability, and pursue every mission with courage, purpose, steadfast faith, and moral conviction...
Canadians face wedding costs between 30,000 to 42,000 according to WeddingWire Canada and The Knot. As guests and couples feel financial pressure, an expert explains how to navigate difficult conversations when celebrations push the limits of what people can afford.
Turning 65 opens the door to Medicare—but it also introduces a maze of choices that can have lasting financial and healthcare consequences. In this episode of Finishing Well, certified financial planner Hans Scheil and co-host Robbie Dilmore break down the critical decisions you'll face when enrolling in Medicare. Should you delay enrollment? What's the difference between Original Medicare with a supplement and a Medicare Advantage plan? How do provider networks, prior authorizations, premiums, and out-of-pocket costs affect your future care? Hans shares decades of experience helping retirees make informed Medicare decisions, explaining why the lowest upfront cost isn't always the best long-term value. Through real-life examples and practical guidance, you'll learn how to avoid common pitfalls and choose a path that fits your healthcare needs, financial goals, and peace of mind. Rooted in biblical wisdom and practical financial planning, this episode will help you approach one of retirement's biggest decisions with confidence instead of confusion. "Visit cardinalguide.com to access free retirement resources, browse our complete library of episodes, and connect with the Finishing Well ministry. Together, we're helping people honor God by finishing well."
In todays episode I am revisiting the Splinter Era. I have been getting a lot of AMA about it lately, so I thought a refresh about what it is and how to navigate would do the team well! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Art of Living Big | Subconscious | NLP | Manifestation | Mindset
In this episode, Betsy asks, are you feeling resentful? Are you feeling angry? Are you feeling invisible? She advises that the first place to look, is not him. The first place to look is where you’ve centered him and where you’ve disappeared. In the Navigate Method Betsy says, you can’t make a clear decision about your marriage from a place where you’ve already abandoned yourself. So listen in and learn how you can learn to live big! Transcript: Welcome to The Art of Living Big, where we explore how to live intentionally and with more joy. I’m Betsy Pake, your host, master, coach, and creator of the Navigate Method. Here to help you listen in to your true desires, elevate your standards, and live life to the fullest. Now, let’s go live big. Hi, everybody. Welcome to the show today. This week, you’re getting this episode this week. I know on the, on Instagram, if you follow on Instagram, I was going to answer a bunch of questions, and that episode will be next week. Next week I’ll be in Belize for the retreat, and that’s the episode that will drop on Thursday. So look out for that. Joy and I just had… We had issues scheduling. It became like a chasing each other all day, and so I thought, “You know what? I, I have another thought,” something that we talked about in group. So I wanna get to this. Okay. So there’s this moment, I think, when we stop orbiting somebody else. I’m gonna explain what I mean here. But it’s, it’s when you stop, , checking their mood before you make a decision, or when you stop thinking about how they’re gonna perceive you before you get dressed. Does anybody else… Am I the only one that does this? Or if you cook. You know, you’re cooking dinner, and you’re like, “Uh, are they gonna like this?” I know that some of this stuff might sound like courtesy, but I wanna… Just hang with me here, because I wanna, , uh, like sort of separate this out, because I think there is a moment that this awareness happens. If you leave your partner or you’ve made a big change with how you experience your partnership, I think that there is a moment where this orbiting becomes really disorienting, and so disorienting that you’re starting to recognize that there’s, , this piece of you inside here that is… , you’re not even quite sure where she is. You, you have, like, pieces of her, but she is really contorting herself. You know what I think of, like, when I, when I think of this, is like, you know if you have a cat and then you have, like, a weird shaped item? And they get in the weird shaped item, and th- they’re still a cat, but they’re not really, like, cat shaped anymore. I remember when I moved into my apartment a couple years ago, you know, after my divorce, and I’m, I’m here in my place, and I had this awareness that I didn’t check to see what somebody else was doing or wanted to do, or where I needed to be in the house, you know? I, I, I didn’t have to think about whether my dinner was gonna make the house smell like something he wouldn’t like, or I didn’t have to wonder… I didn’t, I just didn’t have to think about anybody else. And even think about, when I put on an outfit, is this something that would be, I’m gonna say like acceptable, but hang with me as I think through this. Not like, it, not like I’m dressing like a, like a hoe, you know? But is this something that men would like? I mean, I think we put it through a filter. You know, we talk about dressing for the male gaze or dressing for the female gaze. And there was this moment where I was in my apartment and I recognized that everything that I was doing was still orbiting other people who weren’t even there. They weren’t even in the house. And honestly, it was weird. Because centering somebody else, even when you don’t like ’em, even when you’re tired from it, but it’s a habit. It is like a groove that you’ve worn into yourself. And I think when you stop, there is a place where that person used to be, and you have to figure out who you are when you’re not constantly thinking about somebody else. So I wanna talk about this, and I wanna talk about it in the frame of something that has come up over and over again in our groups. And it’s really about this centering and how we center other people. It could be anybody. It could be how we center our kids’ school or school activities or everything about our lives. And I wanna talk about why that matters so much inside a partnership. So let me back up just a little bit. I wanna name, , what I mean by, , centering. So to me, centering someone m- else means that their perspective, you know, their, their needs, maybe their mood or their comfort, becomes sort of this, like, organizing principle of your day. So it becomes the thing that you are making little, little and big decisions around. And I don’t think it’s conscious necessarily. I think it’s usually really automatic. , You wake up, and you’re already scanning maybe for his mood or for who needs what or for what you need to do to make the day m- run smoothly for everybody else, and you’re calculating. Like, is it a good time to say something? You know, you’re running through what you’re gonna make for dinner and whether he’ll like it, and you’re dressing for somebody else or for what you think everybody else would like or what’s popular or trending or whatever. And you’re realizing that you are making yourself smaller so that everybody else can stay the same size or even grow or expand or become who they are meant to be. And I think we’re taught that this is love. I think that we were taught that centering the people we love is what good women do I think my mother did it. You know, my mother centered the kids for sure. She centered me and my sister. She centered my dad, for sure. , My grandmother did it. I, I think we just see it everywhere. , This idea that a, a woman, I’m gonna say a man, shapes herself around a man, but we really can shape ourselves around just about anything, you know? It’s, it’s really the version of us that makes it our job to keep the peace and to adjust. And I think we call it, , being a good partner or sacrifice or I’m devoted to this thing. You know, we, we call it marriage. But, but I think it’s an element of self-abandonment. And I wanna say, you might be like, “I don’t mind doing that all the time.” Maybe sometimes, but then is it conscious? And if it’s unconscious, is it truly a choice or is it you disappearing? And I think it gets a little bit tricky because self-abandonment doesn’t feel like a bad thing when you’re doing it. , It feels safe. It feels like you’re doing a good job, you know? It feels like you’re managing things or managing a situation or, or, or keeping it all together, you know? I remember that commercial, and I know I’ve mentioned it here before, but even as a kid, I was like, “This seems fucked up.” But it was like the, um, I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, and never, ever let you forget you’re a man. I’m like, look, you get, like, maybe two of those things out of three. Like, likely not. Pick one. I don’t know. But I think that there happens, , in, in our lives when we feel like what we’re doing is really being great, and marketing has taught us that, , our lives have taught us that. And then I think one day you realize that the reason you feel lonely in this partnership isn’t because you’re alone, but it’s because you lost yourself somewhere along the way, and maybe you realize that you’ve been gone for so long that you don’t actually know how to come back. So something that comes up in our groups over and over, and a couple weeks ago we were all talking, and I had this, , moment, you know? , And when I say groups, inside the Navigate method, this is my program that helps women make the big decision on whether to stay or leave your, their marriage. You can find out more about that on our website, or you can book a call to talk to us at betsypake.com. Okay. So- We were talking about it, and I had this thought. Now, this might be a thought y- that you’re gonna be like, “This is an obvious thought,” but the way it hit me was a little different. And I was like, men aren’t taught to de-center themselves. They are actually taught the opposite. They’re taught what we’re taught, which is to center them. They’re taught that their perspective is the one that matters, that their needs are the most important, and that the world kind of revolves around them at, at least a, a little bit, you know? And I’m not saying all men are like this. I’m not, I’m not saying anything is absolute. Humans are individuals, right? But I think this is a pattern, and I think when we’re socialized, and I think when we’re in the patriarchal system that we have all grown up with here, , I think it comes up, like constantly. And so you have a situation where she has disappeared, and he is centered. So she’s checking his mood. He’s not checking hers. And she’s thinking about her, how her actions affect him, and he is really not thinking about how his actions affect her Or if he is, it, it doesn’t come off in the same way, right? , She’s making sure he’s okay, and he doesn’t think to ask. And then she tries to communicate. She tries to say, “Hey, you know, this thing happened that hurt me. , This thing doesn’t feel good.” And he genuinely can’t see it from her perspective. It’s not because he’s a jerk. It’s not because he’s a terrible person. It’s because he is so centered in his own experience., His experience is the experience. His way of seeing things is the way. And so she’s trying to explain something from, , the outside looking in, and he’s looking from the inside looking out, and those are, like, two totally different vantage points, where you just don’t see the same horizon, you know? And I think that’s when resentment gets built. It’s not necessarily from what he did or from the fact that he can’t see what he did or from the fact that she has to explain it or, or, even that when she does explain it, he might not understand, because he’s not built to think that way. You know, she’s exhausted, because now she’s also managing herself. She’s also trying to translate her experience into some sort of version of language that he can understand. We talk about this all the time in group, like, what’s his reality? How can we get to the other vantage point so that you can explain and articulate yourself in a way that feels good, ? That, honors where you are, but also he could, if he was reaching for it, could find you in that. And it’s really about, it’s n- uh, w- when we were talking in group, I was like, “You know, I, I don’t even know that it is about… It’s about communication, but it’s also about trying to get him to de-center for just long enough to see her- And most of the time, I, I don’t think men can do it, and it’s not because they don’t love us, it’s, it’s because they weren’t ever taught to or socialized to. You know how… I remember when my son was little and we had this, , toy that was like a babbler. It would talk in, , different languages so that those patterns were formed in his head so if he wanted to, to learn another language later on, those neural pathways had been created, you know? Neural pathways get pruned, so it didn’t matter. It didn’t matter. But that was the idea of it, right? And so it was the idea of if I could teach another way of seeing things, then seeing things another way could become easier Okay, so when I moved into my apartment, I’m there in my apartment. I have, uh, I have been, like, free of this dynamic where I have to center somebody else for the first time, , in decades. In decades, right? ‘Cause I feel like I’ve lived with somebody or had a partner or whatever forever, or had a kid. You know what I mean? There’s always somebody. And so here I am, my kid’s an adult, lives on his own. I’m here in my apartment. I’m all moved in. My stuff is here. I have no pet. At that point, Dean Martin was not, had not moved in. And Dean Martin’s the cat, for anybody new. So Dean Martin had not moved in, and so now here I am, and I am free from that dynamic for the first time in so long. And you would think that that would feel amazing, and I think it does, like, in moments. But mostly, it started to feel like I don’t know who I am. And I do this work, but being alone shifted something, because I spent a long, long time centering somebody else, so long that I don’t actually know how to make a decision that’s just for me without even, thinking about them. Do you know what I mean? I wanted to not even be thinking about them. And it, it took me a minute to realize, oh my God, why am I thinking about that? Like, why am I doing that same thing? And then I realized, I started thinking about, well, like, what about my son? I wonder what he’s doing for dinner. What is he w- like, j- same thing, but just with a different person. I think I started doing it a little bit with my friends. I started just, , checking with people. , Before I know what I wanna do, I wanna see what everybody else is doing. And then I realized, like, this isn’t even about my former partner. It’s about me. It is about a pattern that is so deep in my bones that I am just gonna keep doing it until I consciously, repeatedly choose something different. And so I had to start really asking myself a question. So instead of, like, what does everybody else need or what does everybody else want, I started asking, and I, I started asking this deliberately, even if I didn’t notice. Like when I put my outfit on, sometimes I would put it on, and then I’d be like, “Eh, I don’t know that… Like, people are gonna think this looks dumb.” Again, centering other people, right? So I would ask, like, “Is this the choice that’s best for me? Like, is this something that makes me happy? Do I feel good about this?” And I know that sounds really simple, but when you’ve spent, , your whole life… And women, we are- We are, I wanna say created. We’re not created to do that, but we are taught from, m- you know, taught from a very young age to do that. So when you’ve spent your whole life centering other people, asking yourself that question feels crazy. It feels really crazy. And I started doing it with like small things, but I wanted to make it like a repetition. So like what do I want? I remember in my partnership if I made like eggs, my partner didn’t like that because he didn’t like how the egg smelled, and so there would be a lot of thoughts about that that were shared with me. And so I would think like, “I’m gonna make eggs. Is anybody coming over?” Nobody, nobody was coming over. Like I had nobody to come over. But I, that’s what I would think. Instead of , “What do I feel like? Do I feel like eggs?” Or you know, whatever, whatever kind of eggs I wanted. Like is that what I want? Instead of , “Does this outfit feel good? Do I feel happy in this?” I would think “Oh, this makes me look like I have no waist.” Who cares? Like who cares? And so I started noticing all the ways that I was centering people, and the ways that I was still performing a version of myself in certain situations. And I think it’s interesting because we think, and I often, and I’ve even said it on this podcast like years ago, like if there was just no people, I would be great. But then I lived alone and there was no people, and it wasn’t great. It was, it was interesting. It was the way I was still afraid to say no. The way I was still checking with some outside source before I made a decision so I wouldn’t rock the boat. It was weird. Eight months. Eight months is how long it took me before I noticed that I wasn’t doing that, and it was like a moment where I was like, “Oh my God, I just made that choice and didn’t think anything of it.” Eight months before I could make a decision just because it was good for me without feeling something about it. And, some days I still catch myself doing it. I talked with a girlfriend recently, and I said about how I was getting ready to go on a date. I know we’re gonna talk about that next week on the podcast. I was getting ready to go on a date, and I put on an outfit, and then I thought, “This is not an…” I, I… It was twofold things that I thought. “This is not an outfit you wear on a date, and this makes me look gigantic,” because it was all, like, big, roomy, th- flowy dress, or whatever the heck it was. I don’t even remember. And I got mad at myself because I was doing this scanning thing, and I was like, “God, I haven’t even been dating b-,” you know what I mean? “But a couple days and I’m already back to centering other people?” And I talked to a friend of mine, my friend Heather, and my friend Heather said, “It’s okay to center them sometimes. , That can be a choice. It’s okay to dress for the male gaze sometime. It’s okay to dress for the female gaze sometime. It’s… Like, that might feel good to you.” And it was a w- odd permission that I think I needed. Being in this space of like, “Oh, hell no” for so long w- you know, in my own process, it, it was interesting to me because I feel like when I show up in, in coaching and group, I’m so open, like, what feels g- like, there is validity on both sides, but when it came to myself, it was interesting, you know? So it’s okay sometimes, but we want to be conscious of it, right? So let me kinda map out… Let me do it this way. So I wanna map out sort of what, l- like, when you’ve been centering somebody else for years and years and years. Here’s what I think. Here’s, , the, , dynamic I think. I think first you sort of disappear. You know? I think it… Well, I think it kind of happens. You disappear, right? A little less of your opinion here, a little less of your preference here, you know? You get smaller. You take up less space, you know? You make decisions based on what’s keeping the peace instead of what’s true for you. And then I think, in that disappearance, something happens. I think, without realizing it, you start to resent the person that you’re centering, and it’s not because of who they are. It really isn’t, and this is why I always say this in my videos. , It’s because you’ve abandoned yourself to stay with them But perhaps it could have been okay even if you’d stayed with yourself. So you resent that they don’t notice when you’ve gone quiet. You resent that they don’t ask why you’re not yourself anymore, or you resent that they, that they are able to just live their life centered in themselves while you’re over here like a cat trying to, , fit into a weird shaped vase, right? And so then I think you start to collect evidence. , He did that, he did this, he didn’t notice this, you know, he didn’t… or she didn’t ask about that. And every piece of evidence that you gather kinda gets added to this, , big pile because , I think the real issue here, or the real problem, we’ll use the word problem, isn’t what he did. The real problem is that you made yourself so small that you have become invisible, but then you’re angry at him for not seeing you. But he can’t see you, ’cause you disappeared on him. He’s not looking for you, because as far as he knows, you’re right there just adjusting and adapting like he is the center, ’cause that’s what that’s what he believes, right? So now you’re resentful, you’re trying to communicate why you’re resentful, and you’re trying to get him to see that the problem is not that he did one specific thing. The problem is this, , huge whole dynamic. And the problem is that you don’t exist in this relationship anymore. That’s the actual problem, is that you’ve centered him for so long that there just doesn’t seem to be any room for you. And because he’s looking at you and thinking, “What are you talking about? I didn’t do anything.” Because he’s centered himself because that’s what he was taught. He can’t see the centering in this dynamic because it’s b- he– because he’s benefiting from it. So now you’re both stuck, right? Like, you’re invisible and angry, he’s confused and defensive, and now the actual thing that’s broken, it’s the centering. It’s the disappearing. And so I think what happens is we try to fix this by having better conversations, or to explain, like, more and more and more clearly, right? Or trying to get him to understand. And you cannot fix a centering problem by centering them more. I know that sounds so, like… You can’t fix a disappearing problem by disappearing even more. So what does it look like to actually de-center? So it looks like asking yourself, what do you actually want? And then honoring that. I know it sounds so simple, but that’s it. It looks like you say no when you wanna say no, even if people get disappointed or grumpy. To be okay with the grumpy can be really hard. But it looks like you making a decision based on what’s right for you, not based on just what’s right for everybody else. It looks like, you know, letting other people be a little uncomfortable. Like, being okay with that. It looks like being willing to wa- rock the boat. You know, at Thanksgiving time, I think every year, the past, , two or three years, I post this video that I did, like, three years ago about Thanksgiving, and I was going to get pie. And I was hovering over the pies, and everybody wanted pumpkin pie or apple pie. And I want cherry pie. And I was like, everybody’s g- like, I’m not gonna buy a cherry pie for me. , I actually thought that. I’m not gonna just buy a cherry pie for… It’s the holiday. It’s my holiday, too. Like, I don’t have to lose myself just to accommodate other people. And so I think that, you know… So I bought the cherry pie, but I, I was like, even if I eat one piece and throw it out, , I’m okay with that. It’s Thanksgiving. And I think the thing is, is that when you’re doing it You know, uh, I don’t think it feels, when you’re, like, doing it, when I say it, when you’re de-centering, I don’t think it feels selfish to anybody else. I think it feels selfish to you because you were taught your whole life that taking care of yourself is selfish and that centering other people is what love looks like. But de-centering isn’t selfish. It’s just you coming back to yourself. And I think when we start de-centering, especially in a partnership, I think things shift. I think it shifts marriages in good ways. I think it shifts, , partnerships. I think it sh- can shift relationships at work. I think sometimes it shifts in a way that doesn’t work anymore But either way, it shifts. Because now they’re with the real version of you, and you don’t wanna be in a relationship with somebody who’s not you. Now he’s with a woman, or she’s with a woman, who has opinions and preferences and needs, and now he’s not with someone who’s disappearing. And I think for some men, that can be really great. I think they actually like the real version of you better. They actually wanna be with someone who’s not making themselves small. And for some men, you know, the centering was the whole deal, like having a woman who disappears so he can stay centered is really important to him, and that’s what he signed up for. But when you de-center, then that whole dynamic doesn’t work anymore, and that is a lot of really important information that you won’t have otherwise. So I wanna say this, and I wanna be, like, honest about how I see this. And again, you know, this is my podcast, so I say what I think. You’re… You can ex- you can climb on board and like, “That makes a lot of sense to me,” but you don’t have to. There can be parts of this that feel true to you and parts that don’t. But I think that de-centering is not a quick fix. I don’t think it’s something that you decide one day and you’re done. And the reason I say that is because I lived in an apartment by myself, and it took me eight months. Eight months before I could automatically shift to not centering. Eight months of asking myself over and over again, “What do I want? What’s true for me? Is this the best choice for me?” And that’s just the basics. That’s just getting to the place where you’re not constantly thinking about what somebody else needs. Uh, like we’ve been learning… I mean, I was learning that for 53 years. And I think the deeper work, the work of actually building a life around yourself instead of around someone else, I think that takes even longer. But here’s what I know. Every single time that you choose yourself, every single time you say no, every single time you make a decision based on what’s true for you, you’re de-centering. And it gets easier, and it gets more familiar, and it starts to feel less like you’re being selfish and more like you’re actually being alive. So- If you’re thinking like, “Oh, I think if I de-centered, he wouldn’t like that.” , I’m not here to tell you to leave your marriage. , I’m not here to tell you that your husband is a problem, and I’m not here to tell you what to do. But I am here to tell you this: if you’re resentful, if you’re angry, if you feel invisible, the first place to look is not him. The first place to look is where you’ve centered him and where you’ve disappeared. Because you can’t make a clear decision about your marriage from a place where you’ve already abandoned yourself. You can’t think straight when you’re invisible. You can’t hear your own wisdom, your own internal guidance when you’re so busy, , listening to everybody else. So ask yourself, what is it that you really want? Not what your kids need, what… not what your husband needs, not what your friends think you should do, but what do you really want? I remember I went with my son. He messaged me and said, “Do you wanna go get ice cream?” And I really didn’t want to, and I thought about saying no, and I decided to go anyway because he wanted to, and that made me happy. But knowing that I didn’t want to and that I was making a choice to that was conscious changed everything. So when you know what you want, when you’re grounded in that, and then you can make a real decision, you’ll know whether you’re going to get ice cream or staying in your marriage because it is true for you, or it’s because you’ve disappeared and you didn’t feel like there was another option. Come back to yourself. All the other stuff becomes easier after. And I think that is how you live a big life. All right, everyone, next week I’m gonna be in Belize at the retreat. I hope you come to the next retreat. We’ll have details on that soon. It’ll be sometime next year, and we will be thinking of you, especially if you reached out and said, “I’m thinking of going,” just know that I’m thinking of you and wish you were there. But next week we’ll have a really great show with Joy and I talking about some things that have been happening with me that pushed me through a portal, a threshold, in my own experience over the past six weeks. All right, I love you guys so much. I’ll see you all next time. Thanks for joining me on The Art of Living Big. I hope today’s episode sparked something within you, maybe pushed you to dream a little bit bigger and live a little larger. Don’t forget to subscribe. Leave us a review and share this podcast with someone you know who might need a little inspiration today. You can find me over on Instagram at Betsy Pake and on my YouTube channel. Remember, the world is vast. Your potential is endless, and your life, it’s yours to shape. Until next time, keep reaching, keep exploring, and keep living big.
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Johanna Danaher is a mindset, life and leadership coach who helps high-achieving pre-retirees and mid-life professionals navigate one of the most overlooked transitions of all: who you become after you leave a long-held career. After more than 25 years in high-level corporate leadership, guiding global talent, culture and leadership strategy at Pfizer, Johanna understands how deeply identity can become intertwined with a title—and how destabilizing it can feel when that chapter comes to an end. Through her coaching practice, Anchor to Aspire™, she now supports pre-retirees and midlife professionals as they navigate the emotional and psychological side of transition, helping them move forward with clarity, energy and intention. Johanna's work blends evidence-based tools with deeply human insight, drawing from Energy Leadership™, the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), Positive Intelligence®, Whole Brain Thinking and the science of happiness. She helps clients recognize how they show up on their best days versus under stress—and how small mindset and energy shifts can radically change their experience of retirement, reinvention and life transitions.What sets Johanna apart is her ability to honor paradox: ambition and ease, resilience and softness, structure and surrender. Her clients—executives, public-sector leaders and long-tenured professionals—aren't looking to stop growing; they want their next chapter to feel meaningful rather than performative, intentional rather than fear-driven.A former marine biologist turned HR leader and now entrepreneur, Johanna's nonlinear path shapes a coaching approach rooted in possibility. Whether she's guiding a team through reinvention or helping someone redefine what success means in midlife, her work is both strategic and soulful—anchoring people to who they are so they can rise into what's next.Some topics we cover in this episode:--How to prepare emotionally for retirement--How to maintain identity after retirement by determining what you value--Why do so many people rush to stay busy after retirement and the cost of doing so--How pre-retirees can learn to shift and reframe fear and uncertainty about their identity or their future—and use it as fuel for an intentional and empowered "rewirement"--How pausing can be a superpowerLearn more:Website: https://anchortoaspire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannadanaher/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/anchortoaspire/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anchortoaspire/Blog: https://anchortoaspire.com/blog-posts
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Maria and Russ sit down with Zach for a frank discussion on what it's like to be an unmarried man or woman in this day and age as a follower of Jesus. What does dating look like? What do you look for? What are signs, red flags, and green lights? Why date at al?Join the discussion as they dive honestly into all of that and more.Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.ohInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: www.thex.church#theXchurch
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Do you know why 99% of couples find change to be stressful? This is not because of change being inherently a stress, but because of the way we go at change and the meaning we attach to it. The most stressful changes in married life are the changes in routine brought by the birth of a child, a death in the family, having to care for an elderly parent, change in the financial situation, retirement…and yet, even smaller change can create big conflict in everyday married life, leaving husband and wife feeling alone and disconnected from each other. In this episode we speak to how we have successfully navigate a lot of change in the past twelve months, and she with you the way you can start doing it together with your partner. From now on change can become something that brings you closer together. If you enjoyed this episode go ahead and listen to episode 22The #1 mindset advice that will help problem solving in everyday married lifeShare this episode with your partner and unlock even better results together! If you enjoyed this episode follow, subscribe and leave a review. It truly helps us reaching more listeners that, just like you, want to unlock the full potential in long-term relationship.#marriagepodcast #relationshipadvise #bethehusbandshebragsabout #emotionalintimacy #intimacy #husbandandwife #relatioshipcoaching #consciousmarriage
AAA report a stark increase in road rage. Revenge plots are dominating our movies screens. Family members are going “no contact”. In a culture where both offense and unforgiveness are on the rise, how can we respond in a way that doesn't compound the offense? This week on Ask Away, Jo and Vince discuss whether we have to choose between love and truth, and what Jesus can teach us about how to engage people in a deeply divided culture. ------ We're so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we'd love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (321) 213-9670. Ask Away is hosted by Vince and Jo Vitale, and produced by Studio D Podcast Production. New episodes come out regularly, so make sure to subscribe. The best way you can support Ask Away is to leave a review. All you have to do is open up the Podcast App on your phone, look for Ask Away, scroll down until you see ‘Write a Review' and tell us what you think. If you'd like to see videos from Vince and me, invite us to speak, or make a financial gift so that more people's questions can be heard on Ask Away, visit Kardiaquestions.com See you next time, and remember, if you have a question, it's worth asking.
Eddie Lewis - two-time World Cup player for the U.S. and founder of TOCA Soccer - on the two eureka moments that led to the creation of TOCA Social. TOCA supports training for high-level athletes but also a fun soccer experience for the casual fan. Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=8e379d9055c0772740f5bb58db0f35c8 For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.
Press Coverage, Season 4, Episode 24: Wyatt Bertolone (@WyattB_FF) is joined by Ryan McDowell (@RyanMC23) to discuss tips and mistakes to avoid when joining a new dynasty league. --
Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships
Are you smart enough to know exactly what you should do — and still can't make yourself do it?If you're a high-achieving woman who has researched narcissism, trauma bonding, and attachment styles until 2am, taken notes, and still picked up the phone when he called — this episode was made for you.What you'll walk away with:Knowing the 4 beliefs that ambitious women have that help keep them spinning in the trauma bond cycleThe reframes that finally makes "letting go" feel like the power move it is, not the failure you've been afraid ofThe first step you can take today to begin to become the woman who can let goHit play — because the reframe that finally closes the gap between knowing and doing is waiting for you inside.RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:
After nearly 25 in real estate sales, Jaclyn Barker found her next right fit, joining Tiffany Williamson at Navigate Realty as a full-time recruiter.Over the past few years, Navigate has grown from roughly 80 agents across two North Carolina markets to approximately 400 agents in seven active locations, with Tennessee getting ready to launch. In Raleigh alone, the team is bringing in 15 to 20 new agents a month. None of this growth came through cold calls, robo-calls, or robo-texts. As Jaclyn says in this conversation, “I despise cold calling … it's just not my thing.”Watch or listen to have Jaclyn walk you through the philosophy, process, and system behind this growth. Learn why she treats recruiting exactly the way a great agent treats a client relationship, why she insists on in-person interviews of at least an hour with every candidate, and why she'll sometimes tell someone they're not ready to make the jump yet. Find out what it looks like to build a recruiting function from scratch, when to make your first recruiting hire, and why retention is the half of the equation most teams ignore.Watch or listen for Jaclyn's insights into:0:00 Intro and welcome 2:25 How drive shows up early in a recruiting conversation if you know what to look for 3:38 Why recruiting and real estate sales are the same kind of people business, built on discovery and fit rather than pitching 5:33 How a long career in real estate, a difficult market, and one conversation with Tiffany Williamson led to a full-time recruiting role 10:30 What Navigate Realty looked like when she joined versus what it looks like today 12:36 The interview that shaped her entire approach, and what she decided she would never do to a candidate 18:06 Why net agent count is the only number that matters, and what it means for how you think about retention 20:53 How the recruiting function has scaled alongside Navigate's growth, and what triggered each new hire 23:28 Why she spends at least an hour with every candidate and what that kind of time in the room actually reveals25:47 What an ATS is, why you need one, and how they selected their applicant tracking system (ATS!)27:51 The recruiting process from first contact to offer, and why in-person interviews are non-negotiable 33:30 “I despise cold calling” - why building something worth joining eventually becomes your most powerful recruiting tool 38:15 When to hire a full-time in-house recruiter, and the investment logic that makes it worth it 40:50 Why being honest with candidates about how hard real estate is makes her better at recruiting, not worse 46:41 At the end, Jaclyn reveals how a frugal instinct went sideways, when her Apple Watch triggers, and why true crime podcasts share equal car time with real estate podcasts.Related episodes:→ 90-Minute Recruiting Workshop (sign up free for all the subscriber-only episodes)→ When, Why, and How to Build Your Recruiting Department with Tiffany WilliamsonConnect with Jaclyn Barker and Navigate Realty: → https://navigaterealty.com/join/Connect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/
Grief is something we will all experience, yet it's often one of the hardest topics to talk about. In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of Well, Hello Anxiety, Dr Jodi Richardson welcomes back therapist, mental health educator, relationship expert and podcast host Marie Vakakis for an honest conversation about grief, loss and healing. Drawing on both her professional expertise and recent personal experiences, Marie shares her reflections on caring for her grandmother through dementia, navigating anticipatory grief, saying goodbye to her beloved dog Walter, and learning how to carry love forward after loss. Together, Jodi and Marie explore why grief is far more complex than most people realise, how it affects us emotionally and physically, the challenges grief can create in relationships, and why empathy - not fixing - is often the most powerful gift we can offer someone who is hurting. This conversation offers comfort, validation and practical insights for anyone experiencing loss, supporting a grieving loved one, or navigating the uncertainty of anticipatory grief. Dr Jodi & Marie talk about: What anticipatory grief really looks and feels like Why grief and anxiety are often closely connected The physical and emotional impact of loss Different grieving styles and how they can affect relationships The experience of pet loss and why it matters Why "grief is love with nowhere to go" Common phrases that aren't always helpful when someone is grieving The power of empathy, validation and simply showing up How cultural rituals can support the grieving process Why grief doesn't disappear—but can become easier to carry over time Practical ways to support a grieving friend, partner or family member Connect with Marie Vakakis:
Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, and Anne Green, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of G&S Integrated Marketing Communications Group, discuss how leaders can navigate rapid change. The conversation explores how PR professionals can foster innovation while maintaining strong relationships and clear communication. Anne also shares why adaptability and transparency are essential leadership skills in the age of AI.D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry's first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. Over the last five years the firm has scheduled and produced more than 5,000 media segments annually, further establishing itself as a category leader. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, food and beverage, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, non-profits, and associations. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2026, the company has won more than 125 industry awards.
John writes "We owned a home in New Jersey, about three miles northeast of Chestnut, roughly a half hour from Hacklebarney State Park. The house sat on the west side of the Black River Wildlife Management Area and had only been built about three and a half years earlier. I had just returned after enlisting in the United States Navy. Someone dropped me off at the house around 4:30 that afternoon. We had two dogs a Golden Retriever and a little black dog. I let them outside, and the little black dog wandered off into the woods. It was a beautiful day around 75 degrees with a light breeze. I decided I'd take a walk through the woods myself. I headed southeast from the house and walked about 700 or 800 yards before stopping and turning back toward the house. That's when I heard the most god awful sound off to my right. It was incredibly loud, and at the time I had no idea what I was hearing. Later, after hearing other people describe it, I realized it sounded like what many call the 'samurai chatter.' I looked up and saw a berry bush about four feet tall, roughly 40 to 45 yards away. Standing on the other side of it was a massive figure. He looked to be about 6'8″ or 6'10", covered in reddish hair from head to toe. His build reminded me of a fit basketball player wearing shoulder pads, broad and muscular, and imposing. He was facing me, and we just stood there staring at each other. After a few seconds, I couldn't take it anymore, I turned and ran all the way back to the house. This wasn't my only time seeing one." We will wrap up with the guys from Sasquatch-Nations. BECOME THE LEGEND A third-person open-world survival RPG where you play as Sasquatch. Explore vast wilderness regions inspired by real-world locations. Hunt. Survive. Raise a family. Master paranormal abilities. Navigate a fragile coexistence with humanity while confronting Dogmen, Skinwalkers, secret military programs, and the hidden forces shaping our world. Earn the respect of your tribe, uncover forgotten truths, and decide what kind of guardian or monster you will become. https://sasquatch-nations.com/
Send us Fan MailIn this rebroadcast from the Leadership Vision archives, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore how teams experience change differently and why understanding those differences can transform the way people work together.Rather than focusing on change management strategies, this conversation looks at the human side of change. Are you at your best before change begins, while it's happening, or after it's over? How do your CliftonStrengths shape your response? And what happens when teammates learn to communicate what they need instead of assuming everyone experiences change the same way?Along the way, Nathan and Linda even give Brian some real-time feedback about his own leadership style during change—a candid and humorous moment that illustrates just how valuable behavioral awareness can be on a healthy team.In this episode:Why change is the one challenge every team will inevitably faceThe difference between thriving before, during, or after changeHow your CliftonStrengths influence your response to uncertaintyWhy self-awareness leads to healthier collaborationThe importance of identifying and communicating your needs during changeHow organizational culture shapes—and is shaped by—the way teams navigate changeA real-life conversation about different leadership styles during seasons of transitionKey TakeawayHealthy teams don't eliminate change—they learn how to navigate it together. When people understand their own tendencies, appreciate the perspectives of others, and create space to communicate their needs, change becomes an opportunity for growth instead of a source of frustration.Support the show-Read the full blog post here!CONTACT USemail: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUTThe Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.
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Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships
If you've left, you know the pull. The silence in the house gets loud, the good memories get louder, and suddenly couples therapy and sobriety promises start to sound like a close reality.This episode is for the version of you standing at the edge of your grief and heartbreak, seriously considering turning back around to the person who almost broke you.Here's what you'll take away from pressing play:Why your brain keeps drifting back to who he could or has promised to beWhat's actually waiting for you inside the grief (hint: it's not what you're afraid of)The exact tools you need to finally trust the decision you already madeYou left for a reason your body still remembers — hit play and let this episode help you remember it too.QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:Trust Yourself More Than His Potential (3 Simple Practices To Guarantee You Don't Go Back): https://tinyurl.com/trustyourselfmore-podRESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:
A groundbreaking leap in assistive technology, Glide combines cutting-edge navigational robotics and AI to provide you with an intuitive and comfortable guided experience. Using real-time data from an array of advanced sensors, Glide autonomously steers the way. It maps the best routes, identifies targets of interest, and avoids obstacles to get you safely to your destination. Presenter Contact Info Amos Miller Bio: For Amos Miller, Glidance's Founder, this isn't simply another product; it's a dream realized out of decades spent pushing the boundaries of assistive and inclusive technologies. Since losing his sight in his 20s due to a genetic eye condition, Amos has understood first-hand the challenges the visually impaired community faces and has committed his career to breaking down barriers for the sight-loss community. As Chairman of the Board at Guide Dogs for the Blind (UK) and a former product executive at Microsoft Research – where he founded Microsoft's Soundscape navigation app, which has since helped countless people navigate the world around them – Amos has been recognized as a pioneer in the field. His belief in and dedication to Glide is about more than just a tool for getting from point to point. It's about empowering the visually impaired community by unlocking a greater sense of freedom, independence, and autonomy in the way we navigate the world.
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has received almost 200 complaints about aged care service charges and and fees to residents the this year. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how to improve the transparency of the fee structure, what services could and should constitute standard care in contrast to premium services and what the regulator should be doing to prevent over charging.Also in this edition, what went wrong with Bazball, and exploration into how far we have come in treating macular degeneration, plus we celebrate local theatre.
How do you stay focused on your purpose while refusing to let life's distractions and negativity steal your peace?Join hosts Charles and Diane as they welcome special guest Tomika Snodgrass for an inspiring conversation about living a life that is focused, intentional, and unbothered. Tomika shares her perspective on protecting your peace, overcoming distractions, setting healthy boundaries, and remaining committed to your goals even when challenges arise.Together, they explore practical strategies for maintaining a positive mindset, walking confidently in your purpose, and choosing peace over unnecessary drama.In this episode, you'll discover how to:Stay focused on what matters most.Protect your peace with healthy boundaries.Navigate distractions with confidence and clarity.Overcome setbacks without losing sight of your purpose.Cultivate a mindset that keeps you grounded, resilient, and unbothered.Whether you're pursuing personal growth, navigating life's challenges, or simply looking for encouragement, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiration to help you stay focused and move forward with confidence.Connect with Tomika via https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomikasnodgrassListen & Subscribe: If this episode resonates, be sure to follow Love Drops and share it with someone who's stepping into their next chapter.
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In this episode the big take away is, you don't have to know exactly what you want to begin; clarity can start with “Not This.” Betsy explains that naming what you won't tolerate draws a line, reveals vital self-information, and starts a practical rhythm of change where action creates clarity over time. Another reminder that we don’t have to have every detail figured out. There is power in knowing what you don’t want. Transcript: Welcome to The Art of Living Big, where we explore how to live intentionally and with more joy. I’m Betsy Pake, your host, master, coach, and creator of the Navigate Method. Here to help you listen in to your true desires, elevate your standards, and live life to the fullest. Now, let’s go live big. Hi, everybody. Welcome to the show today. Happy after the 4th. Last week was the Fourth of July week, you know, or before the Fourth of July, I guess, and I took several days off, which was actually , a really welcome rest. And I thought I was gonna take time off from work, but , get all these projects done, and I feel like I just was really depleted. I ended up just resting and going where the g- going where the wind took me, . And yeah, just kind of allowing my body to get what it needed, and I feel so much better coming back this week. You know, I took time off in February when I went to Morocco, but that’s really the last time that I had off. , I’ve gone away for weekends and stuff, but that time in Morocco was so hectic. So I feel like it’s been since Christmas since I’ve just been able to, like, you know, take a nap in the afternoon and chill out. Uh, there was one day where it started… It was a nice day, and then at, like, 2:00 in the afternoon, it started raining, and I was like, “Oh, that’s my cue.” I just, like, stripped down and got in bed in the middle of the day. I was like, “This is perfect. This is exactly what I needed.” So I did get some things done, though, and one of the things that I have been working on is the retreat that we have at the end of this month, at the end of July, , in Belize. So we are going to Belize for the Reimagined Life Retreat, and I’m super excited about it. I have been ordering the little things that I want for the gift bags and ordered a couple things for the first five people, got some special things in their gift bag. So I ordered those things. And when I got the order in the other day, I got it from a company called Huckberry, and , it’s, , one of those companies that sends like You know, you get stuff, and it’s, , wrapped in tissue paper, and then there’s, a little note from the founders and, , a sticker. You know what I’m talking about? And I think it’s, , an outdoorsy company. I actually knew what it was I wanted, and I Googled it, and then I came upon this company, and so I ordered it. And I got this little card inside, and I wanna read it to you because it really got me thinking, as I li- as I like to do. Find a random thing and then overthink it. Okay, so I’m gonna read to you what this little note says that they put inside all their packages. It’s from the two co-founders, and it says We were on a rickety chairlift in Tahoe when we decided to go for it. Looking back, we didn’t know exactly what it was, but we knew what it wasn’t: staring at spreadsheets for the rest of our lives. We quit our jobs, invested 10K each, and vowed to bring Huckberry to life, no matter what it took. And what started as a small shop run out of our apartments has grown into something way bigger than us, a brand that is equal parts store and source of in- inspiration, helping guys like us suck the marrow out of life. I don’t know. I didn’t even look at the rest of the website. Maybe it’s menswear. , But the bags that I got, I got on that site. So here’s… It is a source of inspiration because of this little card that I thought about for a long time. And I actually, , I saved it and put it on my kitchen counter, and I was like, “I’m gonna go back to that.” You know, h- how often do we wait to know what we want before we move? Right? How often do we tell ourselves, “I am gonna really go for it when I know exactly what it looks like,” like, when I have it all mapped out, when everything in the plan is complete and I know exactly what all the steps will be? But these guys didn’t wait for a vision. They waited for the knowing, and that knowing was of what they were not willing to do anymore. And that’s the part that I kept thinking about, because I think a lot of times we don’t know the path, but we do know not this. And I think that is a missing piece for so many of the women that I talk to, you know? They’ll say, “I don’t know what it is that I want.” I hear that all the time, and I kind of hate that we’re supposed to know. I don’t know. I, I have said often when we do, , goal-setting stuff or inside the Navigate method, like, every year I’ll do, , a goal-setting workshop, and I always say, , we’re not setting… At the beginning of the year, I, I just never go, like, five-year goals. I know there probably is some data on why that could be helpful to me. I just have no idea who I’m gonna be. I don’t even know who I’m gonna be next summer, you know? And I think wanting to have all the pieces in place and to feel a level of certainty about anything in our lives is really, really valid. And I think knowing what you don’t want, not this, is actually a okay place to start because it is information about what you’re willing to tolerate, all the things. All the things. Okay. So when I think about what happens when someone is able to say, like in our groups, like someone is able to say… And I wanna say, like, well, you know, I’m, I’m framing this around relationship just ’cause this is what we’re talking about, but , it could be anything. This could be your work, your, you know, , your career, the way things are going. Maybe you’re in a career that you’re like, “I don’t even know what it is that I want, but it’s not this.” Oh, like, just being able to say that and have the relief, feel the relief of that acknowledgement is huge. I don’t know what I want, but it’s not this. It’s not what I have right now. And that is not vague talking. That’s not, , wishy-washy. That can actually be a statement of fact. You know, when you say that, when you actually say it and mean it, you are telling yourself something that’s true. And whether it is intentional or not, you’re drawing a line. And , that moment, you know, that you draw the line, you get a next level of information about yourself. And, , I know I talk a lot on here about, like, how our brains work and how we process information. And I know that our unconscious minds love metaphor. That’s why I tell so many stories on here. But I think that when we are trying to get someplace other than where we are, but we don’t acknowledge where we are, it would be like if you got in your car and you set your GPS, but you, it, but your GPS had no idea where you were starting from. , You’d never be able to figure out how to get, even if you knew you were going to Target, if your GPS didn’t know inherently where you were, it would be very confusing and really challenging to get where you wanted to go. And I think a lot of us think, “I have to have the entire picture before I can make any kind of move.” And I think that we think that we need to know what every step is going to feel like and look like and, and what will happen. But the truth is, the very first part of that is just knowing not this. Not this. Because I think that’s actually how any change begins. You know, life isn’t exactly the way that we want it, right? Life isn’t you know exactly what you want, and you go out and you get it, and then you’re done, and it’s a clear trajectory, and you are making all the next steps and the next right steps and the next right steps, and things fall in line, and people come into your awareness that make it all happen with ease and flow. I mean, that would be so freaking co- uh, sign me up for that. That’s where I’m going. That’s where, that’s where I’m going. But what life actually is, is you know what you don’t want Like that’s how it starts. You make a decision based on that, and then you move just a little bit. And as you move, things start to become clearer, right? You push down that road for a little while. You, you rest for a little while, and then you adjust, and then you push again. It’s like a rhythm, you know? It’s not just like a straight line. And, you know, I think the Huckberry guys here didn’t know what their company would become. They just knew that they weren’t gonna spend the next 40 years, of, of their life in a, in an office watching spreadsheets. And so they went, right? They just went, and in the going, it is in the doing, it is in the showing up day after day that they figured out what it was. And I, , I’m willing to bet the site that I didn’t even look at, I just bought the one, the one thing that I wanted from their website. I am willing to bet that things will look different in five years than they do now, in 10 years than they do now. Maybe they’ll sell the company. Maybe they’ll be done. Maybe someday they’ll look at this and go, “Not this.” Because that’s just how life works, you know? And so here’s kind of what I want, where I wanna go with this. I wanna offer you the idea that you don’t have to know what you want yet, but I want you to know what you don’t want. I want you to get really clear on that, on the thing that you are not willing to do anymore. Like , on the way of being that you know just doesn’t fit, you know? On the pieces of your life that feel too small or too quiet or, or there’s pieces of you that are disappearing, and you’re like, “I’m not gonna do that anymore.” And I think that clarity is actually enough to begin. And I think when we acknowledge it, like when we say it out loud , or decide this thing for ourselves, we say, “I don’t know what I want, but I know it’s not this,” I do think it’s like making a vow to yourself. It’s not a vow that what comes next has to be exactly perfect, but it is a vow that you are not gonna keep abandoning yourself where you are. Not in your relationship, not in your work, not in your friendship, not in your health, , not anywhere. And the vow is to stop making yourself smaller to fit into a life that was never built for who you actually are. I think that becomes the work. I think that is always the work. How do I keep choosing myself even through life, even through challenges, not knowing what comes after, but the permission starts with not this. And if you’re listening and you have been waiting for the perfect answer or the perfect plan or the perfect moment when you’re gonna know exactly how it’s gonna go or what it is that you really want, I wanna offer you some permission to stop waiting. Just start there, and start with that line that you draw for yourself, ’cause that can be enough. And I think when you can do that, that is how you live a big life. All right, everyone. If you have been struggling in deciding whether to stay or go in your marriage, you know, you’re always welcome to talk with us about the Navigate method. You can find the link to book a call on my website at betsypake.com or just message me on Instagram. I’ll send you the link. We can talk, see if it’s a good fit, if we’ll be able to help you, and then, you know, you can say, “Not this, but this is what’s next.” All right. Have an amazing week. I will see you guys next week. I love you so much. Bye. Thanks for joining me on The Art of Living Big. I hope today’s episode sparked something within you, maybe pushed you to dream a little bit bigger and live a little larger. Don’t forget to subscribe. Leave us a review and share this podcast with someone you know who might need a little inspiration today. You can find me over on Instagram at Betsy Pake and on my YouTube channel. Remember, the world is vast. Your potential is endless, and your life, it’s yours to shape. Until next time, keep reaching, keep exploring, and keep living big.
Helena Woods has guided over 2,500 astrocartography readings. She's helped people find partners by setting dating apps to specific coordinates, watched clients get awards when transits hit their career lines. The pattern: your soul already knows where you need to be. Three years ago, she saw the transits shift—Jupiter into Cancer, Uranus into Gemini. A mass relocation wave was coming. She started building resources because people would need a map. In this conversation, we explore how different places hold different stories for your life. You'll learn how to use astrocartography without outsourcing your power, why masses are relocating now, and the "remote activation" practice for beneficial locations. Trust your intuition first, let the map confirm. ON THIS EPISODE: 00:05 - Discover what astrocartography reveals about where your soul's stories will unfold 05:36 - Learn how divine timing orchestrates your pull toward certain places (even when you don't realize it) 14:12 - Witness Celinne's pattern of unconsciously choosing Pluto transformation lines for healing work 18:24 - Understand the collective astrological transits creating a mass relocation wave right now 22:46 - Navigate the "digital nomad curse" of too many options and how to actually choose 32:27 - Practice using astrocartography as data, not destiny—maintaining sovereignty in your decisions 43:50 - Experience Celinne discovering her Venus home line in Valencia in real-time 52:33 - Hear the "clock on the wall theory"—astrology reflects what's happening, it doesn't cause it 59:22 - Identify when you're outsourcing power to astrology versus using it as empowering information KEY IDEAS:
What if the infinite shelf of e-commerce hasn't made customers more confident, but has instead created a new kind of friction: the paralysis of endless choice?Agility requires brands to shift their focus from simply providing more options to actively helping customers navigate them.Today, we're going to talk about:- Understanding the modern customer journey when discovery is no longer the primary problem.- Building value as a "decision layer" that sits on top of commerce, rather than competing with it.- Using AI not just for personalization, but for simplification and decision support.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Dan Bennett, CMO, and Alexandra Seaman, Co-Founder and SVP at Furniture.com.About Dan BennettDan Bennett is Chief Marketing Officer and founding team member at Furniture.com, where he's reshaping furniture retail through AI, data, and an open marketplace model. Since 2022, Dan has helped scale the company to 80+ employees across two offices, connecting millions of shoppers with hundreds of brands. Before Furniture.com, he was CMO at Packable, a Carlyle-backed e-commerce platform that grew into Amazon's largest third-party marketplace partner and reached a $2 billion valuation. Earlier, Dan spent over a decade leading digital and brand strategy at McCann and Grey, driving growth for global names like P&G, Facebook, Microsoft, and Nike. Dan brings a focus on clear priorities, fast execution, and building teams that fuel sustainable growth.Dan Bennett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettdaniel/About Alexandra SeamanAlex Seaman is Co-Founder and SVP at Furniture.com, where she leads strategy and partnerships for a fast-growing furniture shopping platform redefining how people discover and buy furniture. Since launch, she has expanded the platform to more than 70 participating retailers and earned recognition as one of Furniture Today's “40 Under 40.”---------- Resources ----------Furniture.com: https://www.furniture.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fChaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other generative AI tools, Chaser is the only platform that brings AI-powered project management into Slack, where teams already work. Chaser is based in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at trychaser.com.The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this year's brands-only workshop at SBJ BIS - Navigate's custom insights team conducted a robust study of sports fans and where they perceive friction points in the fan experience. Ally Corbin presented the findings along with Navigate's recommendations for brands looking to build relevance and affinity through sponsorship. She joins AJ Maestas to discuss her presentation and other key learnings from the workshop. We've created an interactive dashboard based on the study's data. You can filter by question or demographics, or use the AI-feature to chat directly with the data. You can view the dashboard, here: https://navigate-fan-friction-research.manus.space/ Timestamps: 0:30 - Navigate's Workshop at the SBJ Brand Innovation Summit 2:55 - Friction points in fandom 5:55 - Strategies for brands - relevance over impressions 9:15 - Session #2 - The Rising Cost of Sponsorship 12:40 - Tracking & attributing sponsorship 17:10 - Sponsorship growth rates 19:35 - Takeaway points from Ally's presentation For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.
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Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships
If leaving for good feels impossible, it's not because you're weak.It's because the panic of actually being done can feel more unbearable than the relationship itself.This episode is for the woman who keeps getting close to the exit — and then the fear of grief, loneliness, and "was it all a waste?" pulls her right back in.In this episode, you'll discover:Why going back feels like a relapse that you lost control ofThe real reason you can't white-knuckle your way through the withdrawalThe nervous system piece that is missing for you to be able to keep distance, face your loneliness and feel your griefYour nervous system has been running this show long enough — hit play and find out what it actually takes to break the cycle for good.QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:Schedule your free Intro Session: https://freeintrosession-pa.youcanbook.me/RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:
How do organizations unwittingly set up their managers to fail — and what does real leadership look like in the trenches, not in theory? Marta Simeonova, a former global HR transformation leader who has managed teams across five continents, shares the unspoken rules of corporate survival that no one teaches managers. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore the biggest myths about leadership, how to stay strategic when everything around you is reactive, and why the hardest part of leadership isn't the plan — it's the choosing.
Transitioning from homeschooling the early years to high school is a significant shift—for both you and your teen. It's not just about choosing the right curriculum or making sure they meet graduation requirements. It’s about fostering independence, supporting their personal growth, and adjusting to your evolving role as a homeschool mom as you navigate homeschool high school. If you're wondering how to confidently guide your homeschooler through these years, know that this is a typical concern at this transition season. Let's explore what this transition really looks like and how you can set your teen (and yourself) up for a satisfying experience. https://youtu.be/j7MClbBT3Sw?si=X-6czZiT2yXcryp_ How to Succeed at Navigating Homeschool High School with Confidence “Am I Covering Enough?” The Silent Worry of Every Homeschool Mom A homeschool mom recently shared with me: “Oh man, I am in that zone of figuring out how to finish the year in a fun, explorative way while also battling those ‘Am I covering enough?' thoughts. I know we're really okay, but I think it gets stressful as I'm listening to other families beginning to worry about high school and college. I don't want my kids' education to be reduced to a test score, but I do wonder if it would be easier than compiling a portfolio for each child.” Does this sound familiar? If you're navigating the transition from “learning through play” to “we should probably get serious about high school credits,” you are not alone. This shift is natural. But it doesn't mean you have to homeschool from a place of fear. Let’s talk about what really matters in these years—and how you can navigate homeschool high school with confidence. The Emotional Side of Navigating Homeschool High School One of the biggest challenges of homeschooling the high school years isn't just academics—it's navigating the emotional transition. One day, you're tucking them into bed with bedtime stories. The next, they're staying up later than you. One day, you'll be solving sibling conflicts. The next, they're telling you, “Mom, I got this.” Your role is shifting from hands-on teacher to supportive guide. And that shift isn't always smooth. It's okay to feel moments of panic. It's okay to wonder if you've done enough. And it's okay to grieve the little years while also embracing this new chapter. What’s most important is that your teen feels empowered and supported as you both navigate homeschool high school together. You’ve Already Succeeded — Navigating Homeschool High School Is the Next Step High school doesn’t have to be scary. Remember when you first began homeschooling and everything felt overwhelming? You conquered that challenge, and now you can master this high school transition too. A Guide Built for the Mom, Not Just the Curriculum My guide “Mindsets for Homeschool Mamas: Navigate Homeschool High School with Confidence” is designed specifically for YOU – not your homeschool teen – because your mindset and well-being are the foundation of a successful homeschool high school experience. This isn’t another homeschool high school curriculum guide. This is about your journey as you guide your teen through these transformative years. High school homeschooling brings new responsibilities, but it also offers incredible opportunities to: Customize learning to your teen’s unique passions and future goals Strengthen your relationship during these pivotal years of development Create a high school experience that aligns with your family’s values Prepare your teen for independence while maintaining meaningful connection What’s Included in “Mindsets for Homeschool Mamas” 1: Setting Your Homeschool High School Foundation Clarify your academic, personal growth, and family goals Guided journal prompts to address your concerns Define what success truly means for YOUR family during high school 2: Communication Strategies for the Teen Years Navigate changing dynamics as your teen grows more independent Discussion frameworks for collaborating on curriculum choices Ways to support your teen’s emotional well-being during this transition 3: Self-Care for the Homeschool Mom Practical wellness strategies that fit into your busy schedule Permission to prioritize your growth alongside your teen’s Tools to maintain joy and purpose throughout the high school journey Why This Guide Is Different Most high school homeschool resources focus on academic requirements, transcripts, and college preparation. While those are obviously important, they miss the most crucial element: YOU. Your mindset, well-being, and confidence directly impact your homeschool atmosphere. This guide addresses the human side of homeschooling high school – your thoughts, emotions, and growth as a mother during this season as you navigate homeschool high school. What Other Homeschool Moms Are Saying “Teresa is the real deal! An experienced homeschool Mom who’s been there and can help others get out of overwhelm. Her ability to hold space for silence and difficult feelings makes her “no small talk” approach so effective. I trust her. Her retreat, resources and ask me anything meetings have served me tremendously. I’m so glad she’s in my corner!” –Homeschool Mom of 2 Get Your Guide Here → Mindset Shifts for Homeschool Moms: Thriving Through the High School Years Confidently Homeschool Through the High School Years $12.99 $10.99 Shop now Get your Guide Here! Mindset Shifts for Homeschool Moms: Thriving Through the High School Years Confidently Homeschool Through the High School Years $12.99 Original price was: $12.99.$10.99Current price is: $10.99. Shop now Building a High School Plan While Navigating Homeschool High School Once your mindset feels steadier, the next layer is practical: building an actual plan. This is where you’ll face a new set of questions: Should we follow a traditional four-year plan? What if my teen wants to go to college? How do I balance structured learning with their individual interests? What about transcripts and credits? Instead of feeling overwhelmed, approach high school as a personalized journey. Here’s how: Four Ways to Build a Plan That Fits Your Teen ✔ Start with the Big Picture — Think about where your teen might be headed in four years. Are they considering college? A trade? Entrepreneurship? Plan backward from their goals while leaving room for flexibility. ✔ Lean Into Their Strengths & Interests — High school is an opportunity for teens to explore their passions. Whether it’s literature, science, the arts, or hands-on learning, tailor their education to keep them engaged. ✔ Consider Alternative Learning Paths — High school doesn’t have to look like a traditional classroom. Dual enrollment, apprenticeships, online courses, and independent study can all be valuable options. ✔ Encourage Ownership of Their Learning — The high school years should prepare your teen for adulthood. Give them increasing responsibility for managing their schedule, completing assignments, and setting personal goals. If this feels overwhelming, take a deep breath. You don’t have to figure it all out overnight. A flexible, personalized approach is key to making these years work for your family while navigating homeschool high school. If you want the authoritative guide to homeschooling high school, check out the Homeschool High School podcast and all the offerings at 7 Sisters Homeschool. https://youtu.be/ZQqrU5icsS8?si=gJ34S-zsZn-0Nq3Z Living Your Life on Purpose — For You, Too Building your teen’s plan is half the picture. The other half is a question a lot of homeschool moms don’t expect to face while navigating homeschool high school: what about your plan? Just as your teen is stepping into a new stage, so are you. Homeschooling through high school often brings up deeper questions: What’s next for me? How do I redefine my role beyond “homeschool mom”? Am I ready for this next phase of my own life? This is why I created the Living Your Life on Purpose Checklist. It’s designed to help homeschool moms reflect on their own journey and step into the next season with confidence. As we guide our kids toward independence, we have to honour our own growth too. Get Your Free Checklist Now → Does Homeschooling Feel Like It’s Pulling You in Too Many Directions? If that question about your own next chapter stirred something, you’re not alone there either. You likely started homeschooling with a deep desire to create a meaningful, connected learning experience for you and your kids. But somewhere along the way, the overwhelm, the exhaustion, and the never-ending to-do lists made you wonder: Am I really doing enough? How do I stay intentional when I’m just trying to keep up? What happens when my role as a homeschool mom changes — how do I find purpose then? I’ve been there. Every homeschool mom faces seasons of doubt, burnout, and transition while navigating homeschool high school. But the good news is you can realign with your purpose and homeschool in a way that truly works for your family. Get Your Free Checklist Now → Get Your Free Checklist Now! You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone Feeling uncertain while navigating homeschool high school is completely normal. But you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I’d love to invite you to a one-on-one coaching conversation where we can: ✅ Clarify your biggest challenges around homeschooling the high school years ✅ Create an action plan for your next steps ✅ Help you move forward with confidence If you need guidance, encouragement, or just someone to say “You’re doing better than you think,” I’m here. Book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session I help homeschool moms trust themselves, edit expectations, and make intentional choices that create a more confident, connected, and present homeschool life. Book your Reset Session with Teresa You Have Support if You Want It High school homeschooling isn’t just about academic requirements, transcripts, and college preparation — it’s about creating a meaningful journey for both you and your teen. With the right mindset and self-care practices, you can keep navigating homeschool high school with confidence. Ready to transform your approach? The guide includes printable journal pages, guided reflection exercises, and actionable strategies you can implement immediately. You’re also invited to join our private community of homeschool moms navigating their homeschool years together. You’ve got this, mama. And whenever you need a reminder, I’m just a conversation away. Book a No-Obligation Conversation with Teresa → — Renee, Homeschool Mama of 4, on coaching with Teresa Wiedrick Book a no-obligation conversation with Teresa You're Not Starting Over. You're Starting Fresh. If homeschool high school feels like unfamiliar territory — even after years of homeschooling — that makes complete sense. But here's what I want you to remember: you are not starting over. You are starting fresh. Everything you have learned about your child — how they think, how they learn, what lights them up and what shuts them down — you bring all of that into these high school years with you. That knowledge doesn't disappear. It deepens. The spiral you might be feeling right now isn't a sign that you're behind. It's just your brain catching up to what your gut already knows — this child is worth figuring out. And you are exactly the right person to do it. You've already proven that. You just have to trust it. And if you need someone in your corner while you do — I'm here. Book a free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session and let's think through it together. 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A two thousand twenty-five study published in Nature found that loggerhead sea turtles use two completely separate biological systems for magnetic navigation -- and radiofrequency fields can disrupt one while leaving the other intact. In this episode, R Blank explores what this remarkable turtle research reveals about the sensitivity of biological electromagnetic detection systems. He breaks down the difference between a magnetic compass and a magnetic map, explains why the distinction matters, and draws a broader picture of how living systems interact with the electromagnetic environment around them. In This Episode How loggerhead sea turtles learn to recognize specific magnetic field signatures of ocean locations The two distinct magnetoreception mechanisms scientists identified -- and why they respond differently to radiofrequency fields What this research suggests about the sensitivity of electromagnetic detection systems in living organisms Featured Study Read the full study: Learned magnetic map cues and two mechanisms of magnetoreception in turtles See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research
My sober podcasting pal Casey Davidson, host of the Hello Someday Podcast, is back on the pod! Together we'll tackle a common sober first: your first sober work conference. Casey has had tons of experience at work conferences, both while she was drinking and while she's been sober, and she's full of advice. Casey will share about the conference experience that served as a wakeup call for her drinking. We'll talk about how unsafe women can be at these events when alcohol is in the mix. And Casey will share how she prepares for and navigates work conferences sober. Remember: a lot of time at conferences is your time! You don't have to go to every planned event. There are so many ways that you can create your own wonderful and unique sober conference experience. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30' and ‘Beyond 30' cohorts. Learn more here! Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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