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Juda Alcabez on Let's Get Real with Coach Menachem,Sunday, February 22, 2026Confidence Is Just Panic with Better Posture How to move forward without needing it all figured out

February 23 |Exodus 4:1-26, Matthew 18:1-14, Psalm 22:27-31, Proverbs 10:11-12 // Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

Did you know your readers are thinking about your book long before they ever think about buying it? Today is a sneak peek into a new three-part series. Let's learn to read the room (as a host or guest) so our Q2 content truly speaks to what readers need right now.

Message me with comments or questionsOn this episode of the Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast, we're talking about something so many women need to hear—and trust me, this is one you do not want to miss.Ever chased “skinny” only to feel hungry, stressed, and stuck? I sit down with coach Katy Downey to trade diet drama for a smarter, kinder approach to building a strong, lean body—without obsession or burnout.Katy opens up about her years on the fad-diet carousel—low fat, no fat, chasing a thigh gap—and how a health scare forced her to finally understand protein, carbs, and fats as tools, not enemies. Her approach blends short-term macro tracking for education with a long-term goal of intuitive eating, so food becomes simple again.We dive into what really moves the needle after 35: progressive strength training and consistent nutrition. Not random high-energy classes. Not exhaustion. Intentional lifting that builds muscle, protects metabolism, and boosts confidence. You'll hear a powerful client story of shifting from six to eight weekly classes to focused strength training, daily walks, and balanced meals—leading to 20 pounds lost and a visible transformation in both body and self-belief.We also reframe the scale (because those five-pound daily swings are completely normal) and share practical strategies you can use immediately—how to hit protein goals, portion without obsession, know when to track and when to let go, and build routines that actually survive real life.If you're ready to stop guessing and start progressing—with strength, clarity, and sustainability—press play. This episode of the Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast is packed with perspective shifts and practical tools that could completely change how you approach your body and your goals.If you would like to connect with Katy, follow her on Instagram @the_kdfit, and check out her website: https://www.kd-fit.com/ and sign up for her next program starting in early March, Hustle and Muscle.Connect with me online:1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinjonescoaching/2. You Tube channel, Kristin Jones Coaching: https://www.youtube.com/@KristinJonesCoaching44 3. You Tube channel, Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@breakthroughpodcast-443 . Website: https://www.kristinjonescoaching.com If you want to learn how to stop nighttime eating, get my 3 Day Nighttime Snacking Reset: https://go.kristinjonescoaching.com/nighttime-snacking-reset Needing more specific and direct support for your emotional eating and overeating? Check out my online course, Stop Dieting Start Feeling, and my personalized coaching program, Breakthrough To You. If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to leave a review on the platform you used to listen and share it with your friends on your Instagram stories. Also, be sure to follow me on Instagram @breakthroughemotionaleating, and don't hesitate to slide into my DMs to share your thoughts ...

THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT03Welcome back for Part Three of this ultimate breakdown of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Now we've got Clem and PATRICK headed for the frozen Charles. Stan and Mary are partying over Joel's unconscious body as the mind wipe continues. Meanwhile, in his shorted out brain, Joel is trying to figure out how to hold onto at least a little bit of the memory of Clementine. You thought it was weird?? You ain't seen nothin' yet!! It's going to get REALLY weird this time out! This ORIGINS entry is a trippy 2004 title from French Director Michel Gondry. Both Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller list it as an inspiration. It stars Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey. This is considered one of the best things Jim Carrey has ever done.Get ready for Part THREE of this enormous movie breakdown.*******Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.BIG Thanks to Friend of the Podcast Hayley Erickson-Goelzer. She is Sister to creator Dan Erickson and also a listener. It took getting approval from Dan's Press Person, but thanks to her follow-through we've got a custom bumper from Hayley Erickson-Goelzer!!Yes, that is really and truly Primary Director and Executive Producer Ben Stiller doing a custom bumper for 'Severed.' He actually did this bumper for the show while we were recording an interview for the Official Ben & Adam Podcast. Thank you, Ben for the Bumper and for bringing this incredible show to the screen!!Support the Severed Podcast on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers  updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.

Ever feel like your life is out of sync—like something's just… off? In this message from John 8, Pastor Ben Young explores how true freedom isn't just about escape—it's about alignment. Aligning your heart, your habits, and your will with the God who made you. Whether you're stuck in sin, drifting in doubt, or just tired of pretending, Jesus offers freedom that lasts. Ready to get realigned?

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What's More Important, Diet or Exercise? (3:38) Is Adam made of glass? (20:46) The cognitive power of methylene blue and what NOT to take it with. (30:04) Sal the mouse trapper. (34:09) The infamous Hammer Strength machine. (37:15) "Steroid" influencers. (39:54) Another example of using data to twist & mold outcomes to communicate crap. (45:30) The clear pill theory. (49:29) The benefits of liposomal glutathione. (1:00:59) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Needing guidance on feeling more comfortable in my body and being able to trust the process. (1:03:01) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – What program or training routine is best for me, as someone's goal is to stay injury-free, with my past issues in mind? (1:20:29) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Looking for advice on what style of training is best for me to continue to build muscle, not feeling so stiff, and advice on controlling binge eating. (1:32:07) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Looking for advice on staying compliant with military height & weight standards with a history of crash dieting. (1:48:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit: https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** Experience the difference of Liposomal Technology. Use code MINDPUMP for 20% OFF everything. Visit: https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP New Program Launch (Feb. 15-28th): MAPS Great 8 (Retail $127, Code: LAUNCH for 50% off!) ** Launch bonuses include: MAPS GREAT 8 Nutrition Guide + 5 Days of Free Coaching with Top Trainer Cole (Only available to those who sign up by the 22nd. Coaching starts on the 23rd.) Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Mind Pump #2763: Eat as Much as You Want, but Don't Get Fat (JUST follow these 2 rules) Hammer Strength H-Squat -DHS-3042 Trans athletes have no advantage over women, study claims Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will receive their choice between Organic Ground Beef, Chicken Breast, or Ground Turkey FREE in every box for a year. ** Mind Pump # 2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Mind Pump # 2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram  

In this episode of Two Pastors And A Mic, we tackle one of the hardest (and most freeing) parts of the faith journey: what it looks like to follow Jesus without needing to be certain about everything.A lot of us were formed in environments where certainty = faith… where having the “right answer” felt like safety, belonging, and control. But when deconstruction (or just honest questions) starts pulling at those threads, it can feel like you're losing your footing—even when you're actually gaining clarity.So we talk about the sin of certainty, why black-and-white theology feels stabilizing, and why learning to live in the “gray” isn't weakness—it might actually be the strongest version of faith.We unpack:Why uncertainty often feels like “stuckness” (Stuck 2.0)How seminary trained many of us to respond instead of thinkA real-time example of cognitive dissonance (who actually killed Goliath?)The difference between certainty and trust3 practical ways to live a faith that stays present, relational, and curiousWhy questions don't mean you're losing faith—they might mean you're growingIf you've ever thought, “If I'm not sure… am I still a Christian?” — this one's for you.

If you've ever walked away from a fight feeling right but more disconnected than ever — this episode is for you. Here, we got real about why the urge to be right in marriage runs deeper than you think, what it actually reveals about where you are personally, and why true unity starts in the spirit before it ever reaches your emotions.Most couples fight to win. But in marriage, when one of you wins, you both lose. In this honest, Spirit-filled conversation, we unpack why choosing pride over partnership is silently costing you connection, what scripture says about spirit-led communication, and what it practically looks like to fight for your marriage instead of in it.This one will challenge you, convict you, and leave you seeing your spouse — and your conflicts — completely differently.So, here's the question we leave you with: Where have you been protecting your position instead of your unity?>> Join waitlist of Thriving Kingdom Marriage Mastery, our signature 6-month cohort — a powerful journey to radically transform your marriage from the inside out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TKM MASTERY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Be a part of our Facebook community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (PS: must answer all questions in order to join).>> Have a question for us? Reach out on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrivingkingdommarriage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loving the content? Please support us by leaving a 5-star rating, sharing a review, and sending this episode to a couple you love!With love, Nick & Haley

Emotional Maturity in a Reactive WorldRaw & Unscripted host Christopher Rausch is back with a raw conversation about emotional maturity in a world that feels more reactive than ever.Ever notice how grown adults sometimes act like they're still on the elementary school playground?Taunting.Mocking.Needing to “win.”The headlines change. The topics change.But the behavior? Sometimes it doesn't.In this powerful episode of Raw & Unscripted, Christopher Rausch dives deep into the uncomfortable truth: emotional maturity has nothing to do with age — and everything to do with self-leadership.You'll hear:Why intelligent adults still regress under stressThe neuroscience behind reactivity and outrageHow being “right” can feel safer than being curiousThe hidden dopamine hit behind emotional reactionsHow to pause, regulate, and respond instead of reactWhat real leadership looks like in tense conversationsThis isn't about politics.It's not about picking sides.It's about growing up emotionally — even when others don't.If you've ever felt triggered by someone's childish behavior…If you've ever caught yourself reacting before thinking…If you want to lead conversations instead of escalate them…This episode will challenge you — and strengthen you.Because emotional maturity isn't weakness.It's power under control.

February 16 |Genesis 47:13-31, Matthew 15:15-28, Psalm 20:1-6, Proverbs 9:13-18 // Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

“Hot Flash” is the talk of Yorkshire right now. It isn't just a romantic comedy about menopause… it actually feels like a real shift in seeing midlife women being seen on screen. Because how many times have we seen women at this stage of life properly represented on screen? Writer and producer Jan Birley has created something that feels real. Real women. Real stories. Not glossy. Not pretending. Jan shares her journey of creating the film, the importance of representation in the film industry, and the unique challenges faced in bringing this project to life.Hot Flash is a romantic comedy celebrating Yorkshire grit and wit. A failed menopausal hairdresser is sacked from her job. Needing to fund her son's school trip, she discovers the only way to true success is to be true to herself. Even amidst brutal brain fog...One of Yorkshire's favourite actors Gaynor Faye will be taking the lead and our very own Primed For Life, Christine Talbot will be featuring as herself. You may even spot a few more familiar faces appearing too!Jans own story of how she's stepped out of her comfort zone to make this film happen is another example of how its never too lat to follow your dreams and you just don' t know what it may lead to.I had the pleasure of attending the press day and took a sneaky peak behind the scenes. The energy on set is amazing, you can tell there is so much passion and love for this film, I can't wait to see come to life.We need more of this. More stories that show women as funny, complicated, visible, not fading into the background. Chapters00:00 Introduction to 'Hot Flash' and Its Significance04:36 The Protagonist's Journey and Relatability07:46 The Importance of Representation in Film10:33 Challenges in Film Production13:35 Yorkshire as a Cultural Backdrop16:36. The Role of Music in Film19:38. Personal Journey and Motivation22:29 Anticipation for Filming and Future Plans25:21.Collaboration and Creative ControlGo and follow @hotflash.film to keep up to date with their progress.If this conversation resonated with you:Subscribe to Liberté – Free to BeLeave a rating or reviewShare it with a woman who might need to hear it todayThe more women who find this podcast, the more confidence, courage, and permission we can spread.✨ See you next week for another inspiring conversation.Keep being fabulousRachel xmenopause, women in film, Hot Flash, Yorkshire filmmakers, representation, comedy, women's stories, film industry, personal journey,

Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to Catch Fire for Fitness! (Fall in Love With it and You'll Always Do it.) (2:17) Adam is one of us. (23:30) Going down the Epstein emails rabbit hole and making yourself hard to manipulate. (27:55) Sal's 'cool dad' moment. (42:25) Hurt people, HURT people. (43:23) Underestimating EAA's when in a calorie deficit. (49:50) A 13-year-old hero! (55:01) Getting teased by your kids. (57:38) Butcher Box now has chorizo! (58:57) The ingredient household. (1:00:34) Sal's birthday gift requests. (1:01:57) Collectibles, the new currency. (1:04:57) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Can I pay to have somebody go over my specific nutrition and give me a doable plan? (1:10:00) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How do I begin this fitness process again after having a baby, and what should I change to be successful? (1:25:49) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I safely fast without compromising muscle? (1:35:59) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Needing advice on how to have a successful cut. (1:44:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump ** No code needed automatically applied at check out! ** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will receive their choice between Organic Ground Beef, Chicken Breast, or Ground Turkey FREE in every box for a year. ** February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple's Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197!  Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com  Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2412:  The 5 Worst Fitness Mistakes Damaging Your Overall Health & Longevity The Invisible Gorilla (Inattentional Blindness) Mind Pump #2620: The Ultimate Longevity Plan Mind Pump #1495 The Science of Happiness With Arthur C. Brooks Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer 90% of U.S. Cheese Contains GMO Made by Pfizer The Ancient Giants Of Nevada And The Mystery Of Lovelock Cave Mind Pump #2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely 'Superhuman' boy, 13, swims 4 hours in frigid water then runs over a mile to rescue his mother, sister, and brother lost at sea Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** Mind Pump #2776: Good Nutrition Without Tracking Macros (What It REALLY Looks Like) Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Mind Pump # 2790: How To Get in Shape After Having a Baby How To Do A Stomach Vacuum - Train Your Transverse Abdominis Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Peter Attia, M.D. (@peterattiamd) Instagram Nick Hexum (@nickhexum) Instagram Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram Jessie Gardner Hilgenberg (@jessie_hilgenberg) Instagram  

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THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT02Welcome back for Part Two of this ultimate breakdown of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." We're headed to the Charles River for a 'Honeymoon on Ice.' Joel and Clementine, against all odds, are once again an item. We're also going to get to the offices of Lacuna, Inc...the mind wipe guys! This ORIGINS entry is a trippy 2004 title from French Director Michel Gondry. Both Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller list it as an inspiration. It stars Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey. This is considered one of the best things Jim Carrey has ever done.Get ready for Part TWO of this enormous movie breakdown.*******Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.BIG Thanks to Friend of the Podcast Hayley Erickson-Goelzer. She is Sister to creator Dan Erickson and also a listener. It took getting approval from Dan's Press Person, but thanks to her follow-through we've got a custom bumper from Hayley Erickson-Goelzer!!Yes, that is really and truly Primary Director and Executive Producer Ben Stiller doing a custom bumper for 'Severed.' He actually did this bumper for the show while we were recording an interview for the Official Ben & Adam Podcast. Thank you, Ben for the Bumper and for bringing this incredible show to the screen!!Support the Severed Podcast on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers  updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.

Struggling to tell the difference between needs vs wants in non-monogamy?If you've learned to be “low maintenance” and tolerate a lot, you might be minimizing your emotional needs without realizing it.In this episode, we explore how trauma, people-pleasing, and polyamory culture can teach us to need less, and why you're allowed to want more.There's no prize for needing less.You're not needy. You're human. What You'll Learn• Why “needs vs wants” is the wrong question to ask• How childhood conditioning and trauma affect your ability to ask for more• The hidden cost of calling yourself “low maintenance”• How this shows up specifically in non-monogamy and polyamory• Better questions to ask your nervous system instead• How to stop disappearing in your relationships• Why your desires deserve space tooSend a textSupport the show

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stretch, Pause, and Squeeze. (Make your Reps Twice as Effective!) (2:41) Not your traditional sweats. (21:43) Let's dance! (22:56) It's good to move. (32:43) The staff's to-go protein snack. (34:44) Is there a satanic cult that runs the world? (36:06) Feeling older and holding on to injury pain. (46:55) Welcoming a new partner for your peptide needs. (51:09) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Needing insight on how to break through a plateau and achieve my goals of building muscle and maintaining longevity. (56:14) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How would you recommend someone with a long training history and higher absolute strength best approach these failure days in Anabolic Advanced? (1:05:13) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Trying to get to the bottom of why my testosterone levels have dipped since starting a prolonged cut. (1:17:44) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Is there anything I should be cautious or concerned about when it comes to this reverse diet? (1:32:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit: https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar, and high in fiber! ** February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple's Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197!  Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com  Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2783: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals? Physiology of Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy and Strength Increases: A Narrative Review Mind Pump #1745: How to Pack on Muscle to Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts Watch Breakdown: 1975 | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Hormones - Facebook Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code "MINDPUMP26″ for 15% for first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack). ** Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Attia, M.D. (@peterattiamd) Instagram Phil Vella - "Philly" (@phillyvz) Instagram

In today's episode of the Recover Dad Podcast, we unpack a moment every father can relate to—but few know how to handle well. What starts as a story about a 10-year-old girl auditioning for the role of Annie becomes a powerful lesson on emotional resilience, pxxn addiction recovery, and how fathers pass emotional patterns to their children—whether they intend to or not. This episode confronts a hard truth: pxxn isn't the root problem—it's the painkiller. Emotional pain, fear of exposure, shame, and the inability to sit with hard emotions are what drive men back to pxxn again and again. Through the lens of fatherhood, recovery, and real-time emotional leadership, we break down why healing yourself is the only way to become a safe place for your kids. You'll also learn the 4RAC Formula, a practical emotional regulation framework taught inside the Liberation Boot Camp, designed to help men interrupt compulsive pxxn use and respond to pain with clarity, discipline, and integrity. This is an episode about ending the double life, building emotional mastery, and becoming the kind of father your children will run toward—not hide from—when life hits hard.     Top Show Highlights [00:02] Welcome back to the Recover Dad Podcast—real conversations for fathers committed to integrity and freedom. [01:00] A real-time story: a 10-year-old daughter auditions for Annie—and the emotional weight fathers feel watching their kids hope. [02:58] The danger of over-analyzing outcomes and how emotional spirals begin early—long before addiction ever shows up. [05:27] A defining shift: choosing to celebrate or grieve with your child instead of minimizing their pain. [06:46] The truth bomb: "You don't have a pxxn problem. You have a pain problem." [07:15] Pxxn as a digital sedative—how it temporarily numbs emotional overload but deepens long-term damage. [08:23] Anger, rage, and emotional suppression in fathers—and why kids expose what we never healed. [08:52] Introduction to the 4RAC Formula taught inside the Liberation Boot Camp. [10:46] R1 – Remember the Pain: confronting the fear, secrecy, and anxiety pxxn creates inside marriage and fatherhood. [11:37] R2 – Refocus on Paradise: why children are often the real "why" behind recovery. [12:33] R3 – Resolve Your Commitment: choosing freedom over shame, intimacy over fear. [12:56] R4 – Reflect on What You're Needing: learning to identify exhaustion, loneliness, hunger, and emotional overwhelm. [13:39] A – Ask Yourself What Else: how to meet emotional needs without reaching for pxxn. [14:18] C – Choose the New Behavior: discipline, action, and integrity over impulse. [19:17] The parenting trap: telling kids "it's not a big deal" and why that damages emotional safety. [20:09] A powerful realization: what feels small to adults can be massive to a child. [21:02] Emotional leadership starts with self-regulation—not control. [21:33] Becoming a safe place for your children begins with facing your own unresolved pain. [24:27] The long road to emotional intelligence—and why most men don't learn it until midlife. [25:06] Final call: Your family is worth the battle. Your children are worth the battle. Resources Mentioned Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: https://www.therecovereddad.com Download the Father's Freedom Framework: https://www.therecovereddad.com/fathers-freedom-framework  

In this episode, we explore how the need to prove yourself slowly erodes confidence and keeps you stuck in performance mode. You'll learn why trying to be impressive is often a sign of self-doubt (not confidence), and what changes when you stop managing perceptions and start trusting yourself. ✅ ‌ FREE CLASS! LEARN HOW TO STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK ‌ Don't forget to sign up for our free “How to Stop Caring What People Think” webinar masterclass at https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring ‌ ✅‌ GET ACCELERATED RESULTS: Our next-level coaching happens at: http://www.collegeofconfidence.com ✅ STAY CONNECTED.

Many years ago I shocked my kids. I told them I could remember life without television! Yeah, I know you can't believe the reaction to that. It's inconceivable to them that there was ever life before TV. Well, I was there I'm afraid to say. Now, I've seen a lot of changes since we got our first tv. I think I was about five or six years old, and my dad brought home this little box with a seven-inch screen. My mother and I would, like, burn out our eyes, sitting next to it trying to find whatever was on in that little box. And if you didn't like what was on, there wasn't a lot of choice; there were not very many channels. Over the years independent networks began to develop and they began to have more choices. And then, cable TV, and then you got like hundreds of choices. And finally, along comes the remote switch and you don't even have to get up if you don't like what's on the screen. You just push a button! I'm really good at that thing! You just change the channel or turn it off. Of course, you might just be turning off a message you need. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Needing to Hear What You Don't Want to Hear." Now, our word for today from the Word of God comes from 2 Chronicles 26. It's about a Jewish king, King Uzziah, who was a legend in his own time. He was blessed by God. He defeated the ancient enemies of Israel. He built these impressive towers. He had the most advanced army of his day. But, 2 Chronicles 26, beginning in verse 16, says this: "But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense." Now, you might remember that only a High Priest, a consecrated High Priest could enter into the Holy Place of God and do that. But, this is a proud, arrogant, spiritually insensitive act on the king's part. "Azariah, the Priest," it says, "with eighty other courageous priests of the Lord followed him in. They confronted him and said, 'It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the Lord. That is for the priests - the descendants of Aaron - who have been consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you've been unfaithful and you will not be honored by the Lord God.'" Well, it says, "Uzziah had a censor in his hand ready to burn incense, but he became angry. While he was raging at the priests in their presence before the incense altar in the Lord's temple, leprosy broke out on his forehead." And we go on to read that he had leprosy until he died, and had to live in a separate house. Here's a story of a powerful man, and courageous priests. He didn't like what he heard from them, so he just changed channels. He didn't get angry at what he had done; he got angry at the people who cared enough to confront him with what he'd done. Now, the important exhortation in this story is this: listen to your confronters. The more successful we get, the more we need them and the less we want them. The best friends you have are the ones who are willing to tell you the unpleasant truth about you; who hold up a mirror. So, how do you react to your critics, your confronters, your correctors? Think about your reaction to the suggestions of the corrections that you've gotten say from your parents, or from your spouse. Did you blow up? Did you walk away? Or did you honestly consider whether there might be at least some truth in what they said? Right now, God is probably assigning someone to be your confronter. He does that because He loves you. You need one. Who is it? Are you listening even if the news is hard to take? Or do you leap to the defensive and you shut down if you don't like what you're hearing? Your confronters may or may not say it well. They may or may not have the right attitude. But they may have a point. Listen to your confronters. They may help you avoid a crash later. I know you want to tune it out or turn it off when your confronters are broadcasting. But you need that news. Don't switch channels.

Lorraine Lewis is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Lewis Foundation, an award-winning cancer charity providing free gift packs and ongoing support to adult cancer patients across 17 hospitals in the Midlands. Founded from lived experience, the charity has become a lifeline for thousands of people diagnosed with cancer. Beyond her role as a charity leader, Lorraine is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, inspiring audiences ranging from school children to corporate professionals. She has delivered talks for organisations including The Eden Project, the European Chartered Institute of Fundraising, and AJ Bell, sharing powerful messages of resilience, purpose and hope. Lorraine's remarkable journey has captured national attention. She has been featured in publications such as The Sun and HELLO! Magazine, and has appeared on Channel 4 News, highlighting her work and personal story. Her dedication to community service has been recognised through numerous accolades, including the HELLO! Magazine Inspiration Award, Great British Entrepreneur Award, and the prestigious Prime Minister's Point of Light Award. In recognition of her services to cancer, Lorraine was recently invited to meet Their Majesties The King and Queen. In addition to her charitable work, Lorraine is an author, with her memoir Dare To Dream chronicling her journey from lawyer to charity founder. She also hosts the podcast "See Through The Big C", amplifying the voices of those living with cancer, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. A passionate artist, Lorraine discovered her love for art in her forties and continues to explore creativity alongside her enthusiasm for fitness, including HYROX competitions, running, and ultra-distance challenges—living proof that it's never too late to dream, create, and push beyond perceived limits. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Lorraine Being based in Northampton Co-founder of The Lewis Foundation which supports cancer patients in hospital   Writing her book, 'Dare to Dream'  Her early years growing up  Not being sporty and always trying to get out of PE Being into reading and writing  Her dream of wanting to become a barrister Being supported and encouraged by her parents Her determination and resilience  Not knowing how she would achieve her goals  Doing old school research by heading to the library Creating her own opportunities to gain the experiences she needed  Doing the Bar Vocational Course  Not having time for sport or physical activity  £50k of student debt…. Being determined to make it happen Dealing with challenges and changes How it changed their life Starting to question everything and why there must be more to life What can be done? Wanting to make people feel better Dealing with cancer, death and grief Supporting people with cancer Bringing joy to peoples days Getting into fitness and ultra running to raise funds for the charity Deciding to sign up to do a Tough Mudder (Obstacle Run)  Wanting to push herself more physically and step outside her comfort zone  Running out of money for the charity How Mike supported the charity with a £50k donation  The kindness of strangers  Deciding to take on the 3 Peaks Challenge  Taking on more and more running challenges Being consumed by the Lewis Foundation and starting to neglect herself Rat Race  The Wall  Discovering Hyrox  Getting back on her feet and being more active and more healthy  Starting to feel stronger mentally and more resilient to handle challenges January 2025 - and doing her vision board and goals for the year Deciding to sign up for the 70 mile race Not training for the ultra in the best way… Being at the start of the race  The struggle during the race and crossing the finishing line Feeling physically broken but knowing it was her mental resilience that got her across the finish line The mental side of running 70 miles Setting a big challenge for 2026 Taking on a 100 mile ultra! The Rat Race Castle to Castle  The Lewis Foundation will be celebrating it's 10th Anniversary in 2026  Starting to follow a specific running program  Being pushed in her training Making sure to eat better  The challenges of fuelling while being coeliac  Feeling in a much better place physically  Needing to exercise at 6am Training about 35 hrs a week What is the race strategy…. Breaking down the training  Fuelling her training and needing to eat more  Not being afraid to consume food—especially carbs Taking supplements to help with iron levels  Creatine and omega-3 The benefits of hiking poles/sticks Rotating trainers The financial impact of taking on challenges/runs etc How to connect with Lorraine on social media Podcast: See through the big C  Final words of advice  The importance of living your life  Make the most of the time we have on this planet   Social Media Website: www.lorrainelewisbcah.co.uk  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-lewis-bcah  Youtube: @Seethroughthebigc  Instagram: @lorraine_lewisbca Book: Dare to Dream   

#210: We're taking a break this week with everything going on in the world—it's heavy, and it's draining. But we'll be back next week with more babbling.If you're the praying type, I ask you to pause and say a prayer for my good friend Brittany at The Skin Refinery in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Her shop caught fire this past weekend, and it's absolutely devastating, but I know, without a doubt, she's going to come back stronger than ever.Until next time, guys… bye.

One of the hardest, most isolating—and yet most rewarding, confidence-building, deeply loving things you will ever do… is choose yourself without needing agreement. And whew—if you've ever felt emotionally torn, scared to disappoint people, or caught between being “selfish” and “selfless,” pull up a seat. This episode is for you.In this conversation, we're talking about what it really means to stay aligned without consensus, why approval is not the same thing as alignment, and how emotional maturity shows up when you stop negotiating your truth just to keep the peace. This episode isn't about becoming cold or cutting people off—it's about becoming steady, grounded, and anchored in who God created you to be.Think of this as a training ground for disappointment tolerance—building the emotional capacity to honor yourself without collapsing, over-explaining, or abandoning your truth. If you're ready to stop outsourcing your self-trust and start choosing yourself with clarity and love, let's get into it.WHAT WE GET INTO1️⃣Why choosing yourself feels so emotionally charged—and how that inner turmoil actually comes from being disconnected from your own alignment.2️⃣Approval is not alignment. If the validation you're looking for lives outside of you, disappointment is inevitable.3️⃣This was never about getting others to agree with you—it's about getting into agreement with who God made you to be.4️⃣How to stop over-explaining, softening the truth, and shrinking yourself just to maintain surface-level harmony.5️⃣ Real peace doesn't wage a war within you. Harmony that costs you yourself was never harmony to begin with.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction: Choosing Yourself00:59 Building Confidence and Self-Trust01:50 The Struggle of Self-Abandonment05:06 Aligning with Your True Self07:37 Embracing Seasonal Relationships08:58 Emotional Maturity and Self-Betrayal13:02 The Self-Love Two Step16:56 Living in Alignment and Self-Respect20:47 Conclusion: Stay Unavailable for Self-AbandonmentTHE SELF-LOVE 2-STEPThis Self-Love 2-Step gives you something to practice the moment choosing yourself starts to feel shaky.✨ Step 1: Get Aligned Before You're ActivatedDecide what's true for you before the conversation, the pushback, or the reaction. Alignment before activation protects your self-trust and keeps you from bargaining with yourself in emotionally charged moments.

Today we're going to chat about in-laws—a topic that stirs up energy for a lot of people.  We'll explore how you can shift your energy by letting go of the need for others to change, especially when it comes to relationships with family.  Tune in to discover how practicing alignment with yourself, rather than trying to control others, can create more peace and freedom in your life. For all things Law of Attraction, visit Jennifer365.com.   Want more LoA goodness? Get my Vibe Notes for high-vibe tips between episodes.   I offer schedule-as-you-want coaching. Coaching with me is a great way to raise your vibration. Want to support the podcast?  Buy me a coffee.  ☕️ Looking for an episode about a particular topic?  Check out the LYL Index.    

Tim Martinez, Value Creation, Strategic, and Exit & Succession Planning Advisor—also known as “The Inside Man”—is on a mission to empower entrepreneurs and make the world a better place with his philosophy of “No entrepreneur left behind.”  In this episode, Tim shares how he evolved from starting small businesses as a teenager to advising founders on high-stakes growth and exit decisions. We explore Tim's 3 Exits Framework, which breaks exit planning into three critical phases: Mental Exit (separating identity from the business), Role Exit (building leadership and succession so the business can run without the owner), and Technical Exit (valuation, deal structure, and the formal sale process). Tim also explains why AI is accelerating business disruption, why minimalism is a competitive advantage, and what keeps so many businesses stuck at the $3M revenue ceiling. — 3 Ways to Exit Your Business with Tim Martinez Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here, the Founder of the Summit OS Group. And I have as my guest today Tim Martinez, who is a Value Creation, Strategic, and Exit & Succession Planning Advisor, also known as “The Inside Man.” Tim also has a successful Substack with lots of followers, which has a similar title, Inside Man. He's also built his own ChatGPT API, so he's running with the times. Tim, welcome to the show.  Thanks, Steve. Great to be here.  Finally, we have someone who is ahead of the curve on AI and the technological evolution that's part of this new industry revolution. So let’s start with my favorite question. What is your personal ‘Why’ and how are you manifesting it in your practice and in your business?  Yeah. My personal ‘Why’ is to make the world a better place and to empower entrepreneurs. “No entrepreneur left behind” has kind of been my motto. Since I was a kid—I started businesses very young, like 15 or 16—people would ask me, “How are you doing this?” And I would help however I could. And it was just always felt really good to help my fellow entrepreneurs, whether I was helping them in a small way or a big way. And there's nothing better than seeing some of the advice you're able to give someone actually get implemented.Share on X Then you see them go, “Wow, oh my gosh, this is great.” And again, sometimes it’s small, sometimes it’s big. But I believe entrepreneurs rule the world, and I do my part every day—whether it's writing my Substack, jumping on podcasts, or writing books. I'm always here just to share what I've learned, because I think that’s what makes the world go round.  Well, you have a boundless energy, because you are writing books, you are writing your blog, you are doing these podcasts. Then you also have to gather the information, right? You have to work with clients—otherwise there's no raw material. That is very impressive. So what took you to this point? How did you evolve? I mean, you started at 15, but surely you were not coaching or consulting people at 15.  Yeah, so I probably spent about 10 years just starting small businesses. I had the lemonade stand, then a coffee business and a silk-screen business. I had a DJ business, a retail store, a marketing and advertising agency, a small one, but I was able to sell it. And I got lucky and sold a couple of these small businesses. I built websites, built apps—I mean, anything you can do to make a buck. I was just kind of hustling and figuring it out on my own. And at a certain point in time, maybe like 10 years later, someone asked me to help them write their business plan. It was the first time I thought, “Huh, someone wants to pay me to help them write a business plan. That sounds interesting.” Okay. And I had written all of my own business plans for 10 years. I used to go to SCORE—the Senior Corps of Retired Executives, a division of the SBA—and they would consult for free. They still do, by the way. And I always said my long-term goal was to be an old advisor at SCORE, because they helped me so much when I was a kid.Share on X So I charged money for my first business plan. That person was able to raise money from their uncle. Then they said, “Well, hey, we got this money. What do we do now?” So I said, “Well, I think I can charge you. I think this is called consulting. Maybe I'll just charge you to help execute your business plan.” It was a small business, and I went to Barnes & Noble and bought a book that was like this big—How to Start a Consulting Business. I just sat there and highlighted the whole thing. It had CD-ROM forms in the back. I knew nothing about consulting. And probably for the next handful of years, I just focused on writing business plans and helping people. That's kind of what got me into consulting and working with bigger businesses. It really started with business plans and small businesses.Share on X  Yeah. I mean, business plans are great because you are envisioning the future of the business, crunching the numbers—what's going to happen with your top line, bottom line, costs, overhead, margins—and essentially it helps you visualize the skeleton of the business. Then you can put the meat on the bone, kind of thing.  Yeah. And I had worked on hundreds of business plans, and  pitch decks, financial models, and market research. That documentation aspect of a business, I had spent a good, let's say, 10 years working very heavily with clients as an analyst in consulting firms. And that’s really what got me into the game and got me into bigger and bigger businesses, because I got very good at doing that with no formal training—and we didn't really have what the internet is today. I remember going to the downtown library in Los Angeles, finding articles, and taking scanned copies of them. That’s how we did our market research. And business plans used to be like a dictionary. The SBA would require business plans to meet all these requirements, so we ended up with huge business plans. Now people want a one-pager, maybe a 10-slide deck, and call it a day. Where I got my chops was from understanding every imaginable nuance of every business in all verticals. I worked around the world with businesses, and I guess I was in the right place at the right time for it.Share on X  Yeah, that’s very humble. So one of the things that you do is you help people prepare for exit, and you came up with this framework called The 3 Exits Framework. I thought it was fascinating to think about exits from different perspectives and to have different mental models for them. How did you come up with this, and can you explain to the audience what it looks like, how it works, and how it helps entrepreneurs? Yeah. And it’s important to note that I started my career starting businesses, helping people get the start. And as I got older, the businesses I worked with were also getting older. And as I got a little more gray hair and a few more wrinkles, people would take me more seriously at the later stages of the business, when they maybe wouldn’t take me so seriously when I was in my early twenties. So my business had evolved from starting to growing and then eventually to exiting, and that’s where most of my clients are now. What I’ve discovered is most people enter the exit planning conversation at the very end, asking, “What is my business worth? Who wants to buy it?” Needing a business valuation is the most common first question: “Whoa, what's it worth?” But after working with a handful of companies through this whole exit process, you start to realize that there’s far more than just the numbers. The 3 Exits Framework says there are three exits that need to occur before you're out and on your yacht, sailing into the sunset.Share on X The first exit is the mental exit, which we can talk about at length. It's your role—your identity in the business. Who am I if I'm not the CEO? What am I going to do with my time if I'm not running this business? Who am I if people can't come to me with their every burning question? It’s this piece, it’s so important. And a lot of people don’t want to give up control. They don’t even know they’re control freaks, which I'll call them for lack of a better term. But they don’t even know that they are that. You have to help them through that.  The second exit is really your role exit, because eventually someone needs to run this business in your absence. The whole tenant of selling a business is that you're not going to be in it. You might have earnouts or some transitional involvement, but eventually, you will not run this business. So you have to replicate yourself. Most people say, “I've tried, but it hasn't worked.” Well, you know what? Now’s the time for this to work. It's time to build SOPs, standards of excellence, and get someone who could be better than you ever were in that seat. So that role exit is a big part, and that would be true succession. The other part of that is it’s not just the CEO or the owner. A lot of times it’s them and they’re number one, or they’re number two, or number three, because in many cases those people also have equity and ownership in the companies in some cases. So we need to get succession in line for multiple roles.  And then the third exit is your technical exit. It’s the one piece everyone feels like they start with that is your valuation, getting your documentation together, running a formal auction process, making sure that you’re looking at multiple buyers, whether strategic or financial. And just running a very thorough, formal process that’s going to get you the highest valuation possible. And structuring a deal that there’s going to be a little bit of give and take. Most deals die because of misaligned expectations. And they’re usually misaligned expectations on that final exit. So when you put those three things together and someone says, I want to sell my business, or we're thinking about exiting in the next couple years, I just start first with the identity part.Share on X Yeah. And people underestimate the significance of that. It can sound touchy-feely and like an afterthought in most cases. And people think that just by earning a sack of money, their life will be solved and all problems will disappear. But actually, problems exist at all levels. Elon Musk probably has more problems than most listeners here.  Sure.  So, it's not going to solve your problems, and identity is huge. I talk to people—I was also an M&A advisor for over 10 years, sold many businesses, visited former clients, and went out on their boats on the lake. Often, that was the one time they actually used the boat, because they didn't really need it. They thought they did, but they didn't. Next time, the engine wouldn't start, or the boat was full of water. Or they'd go out on the golf course, meet new people, and ask, “Who are they?” It turned out they were just retired rich people—not interesting entrepreneurs or CEO. That's a huge change. And with the Great Wealth Transfer and the aging Baby Boomer population, there's a statistic that says 50% of business owners are forced into an exit—meaning there’s some life event that occurs that says you now need to sell your business and get out. And you and I both know that if you’re forced to an exit, you’re going to be taking a major discount. But those forces can happen when you have a heart attack, or someone in your family has a health issue, or your grandkids and everybody moves multiple states and you want to go with them. All these things happen. So our recommendation is just start having the conversation now.  Yeah. And so I think it's a little bit like saving for retirement. A lot of people keep putting it off, and eventually there's no time left to do it, and then they’re in trouble. So how do you even raise awareness with people about this? How do you work with them to prepare this? Can you actually raise awareness and make them feel this is a real issue? How do you raise awareness?  Well, I have my blog, and that’s probably where I do most of my conversations. I wrote about the 3 Exits Framework. Any chance I get to speak, I always use it to raise awareness around the subject. In my consulting practice, I work with a handful of consulting firms and investment banks. Anytime I get pulled into a conversation about exit planning, I usually just pause for a second and just talk about their life goals.Share on X Like, what do you really want this exit to do for you? Because there are so many things you can do and a million ways to do it. So, what do you really want this exit to mean for you? Also, remember, Uncle Sam is going to take his cut—so not everyone gets the biggest check possible. Usually, what we hear is people say, “I'm just so exhausted. I don't have anything left in me for this thing, and anything I can get for it, I'd be happy to take, as long as it means I don't have to put out every single fire.” And this usually happens because they didn't build good systems to remove themselves from the business.  Otherwise, they would've been the chairman, and just meeting with their CEO, who's running the business. That’s usually not the case with these owner-operator businesses. And that doesn't mean they're small, by the way. I mean, they could be running a $50 million business and still the choke point where everything has to run through them and they’re just exhausted and burnt out.  Do you think that this AI revolution is going to change things? Is it going to make more people exit-ready because it's easier to create systems?  Perhaps. Yeah, I think it's helping the service provider world be more efficient. In my world as a management consultant, I'm 10 times more efficient. I’m sure you’re 10 times more efficient with tools like the one we’re using here, and it just helps us speed things up. I've noticed people use it as a thought partner, as a psychiatrist, even as a best friend. I've seen people go into deep dialogue like, “Should I sell my business? Give me five factors.” The ones who are aware of this are using it fully. The people who aren't are a little behind the times. And then from an operational standpoint, yeah, I mean with the bots and all the many things you could put in your business to make you more efficient, but that doesn’t apply to everybody. I would say there’s going to be a 10 to 20% group of people that are already on it, making it work for them, and then there are the laggards who will probably never touch it.  Or is it that—okay, maybe we can be more efficient with AI, but we'll have the appetite to do more, and there will be more complexity? Some things we'll simplify, but we'll create other complexities that replace the previous ones. What do you think about it?  Yes. So businesses typically have cycles. There's usually a five- to seven-year cycle where a business hits its peak, and then it starts to trend down. And they usually have some level of innovation that has to reoccur for it to hit another up cycle, and then there will be a down cycle and so on and so forth. So it's always like an up slope after an up slope. When you've been in business for 30 or 40 years, you've gone through multiple rounds of these cycles—three or four rounds of those cycles. What I’m hearing right now is business owners that are, let’s say, at retirement age, they’re saying, “I don't know if I have what it takes to go through this AI cycle. Maybe I had what it took to make it through the eighties, nineties, and two thousands, but now we're in 2026. I’m not sure I’m equipped, or my team who’s also very senior, they don’t feel like they have what it takes to get through that next cycle without hiring young talent. But even then, they don’t really understand what they’re talking about. So there’s this gap. And again, I’m hearing it more and more of people saying, I think now’s the time to get out and let some other company that has gas in the tank, vision, and capacity to come in and do that thing.  Yeah, that's interesting. Do you think a multiple-AI–enabled company versus a post-AI company is going to be markedly different?  Maybe. Because it all comes down to revenue—it comes down to the revenue story. I'll give you a perfect example. You have a very profitable company, but they're using an old CRM. A new company comes in and says, “Hey, you're already profitable. If we buy you and put in a new CRM, maybe we could be even more profitable.” That’s cool. So we don’t really need you to put in all the tech. We’ll come in and do all that, and then we’ll get the upside on that. Just as long as you’re profitable, as long as you’re profitable, yet you don’t have major client concentration, your business has all the components. A new company with new vision could come in. That would largely be a strategic buyer. The PE buyer, the financial buyer, most likely is going to want to inject capital into your business so you can go and reinvest, and build new tech, or become a platform, whatever you’re going to be. But that would be a different arrangement. So it's basically a numbers issue. It doesn't matter your technological evolution. And maybe it’s even worse if you've already implemented AI and that only allows you to make five million dollars—there's less upside for the buyer.  Yeah. The bigger concern is: Is your industry at risk because of AI? Is your particular business at risk? And that's why I think people need to adopt it—so they can say, “No, we're not at risk. We've adopted it, we're applying it in whatever fashion we're doing it, and we're going to see the results.” We've already seen a major downswing in a handful of industries because of AI. I mean, advertising agencies are getting hit really hard. People used to be able to charge for writing press releases, to write blogs, to write social, to do video editing on social media. A lot of that's gone, so the bottom tier of those agencies is just gone—there's no need for them anymore.  Do you see people proactively working on making themselves AI-resilient? Everyone knows that they need to do it. Nobody is unaware that today, it’s like websites. There was a time when everyone knew they needed a website. They just didn’t really know how they were going to build it or who was going to build it. They knew it was going to be expensive. It’s kind of where we’re at right now. Everybody knows they need AI. They’re just not exactly sure how they need AI, what it can actually, literally do for them.I think for some people, that big dream that it was going to do everything quickly got taken off the tableShare on X and they say, okay, we could do this much, but even this much is make me very effective.  But it’s just not going to do everything. Like, I still need an accountant. I still need an account manager. I still need someone to do these things, but maybe I don’t need as many people as I once did. So we’re seeing kind of some leveling off there. But I would say largely most people don’t know what AI can do for them, and they’re not really prepared to make those investments. We have a client right now that just made a half million dollar investment into an RFP tool that’s going to help them move faster than their competitors, submit more on RFPs, build everything out in a very complicated way, but they’re making a half million dollar investment. How many companies out there are saying, let’s go, give me the invoice. I’m ready to roll. There’s still a lot of pause there.  What you're describing feels more like a defensive play—okay, we know AI is coming, so we have to implement some AI tools. But I’m thinking more about the big picture. Is my industry going to be disrupted by AI? And how do I pivot my business before I lose momentum, so I become like Netflix—going from a video rental company to a streaming company? Yep.  Do you see companies rethinking their business model?  I think from what I’ve seen, people are rethinking everything—top to bottom. Because you have to start with labor. That’s usually where people start. “AI can do all these things—do I need less talent on the deck?” And if I do, then what can AI do so I don’t have such heavy overhead? Because overhead is also liability, and it has this employment risk behind it. So if you can go from a thousand staff to 800 or 750, great, let’s do it—why wouldn't you do it? Most people are saying, “Let's figure that part out first.” The next thing is the industry disruption, which is what’s our competitors doing to service clients better, manufacture faster, or do things cheaper, so then we’re not left in the dust. So from a production standpoint, we need to figure this out quickly. What I'd say—what I do—is, as an analyst, as a consultant and advisor coming in, that's why I built my AI. I built my AI to fire myself. I basically said, “What I used to do as a management consultant is now irrelevant, because AI is better than me.” So let me just build the digital me and not worry about that side of my business anymore. So I just don’t worry about that anymore. I don’t even really take on assignments that I used to, because AI can do it better and faster. Now, if you want to hire me and allow me to use my AI tool to handle the technical work, I'm more than happy to do that. But I'll tell you firsthand—save your money.  So you're giving it away, or are you selling it?  Yeah, it's free. It's free. It's on ChatGPT. What people can’t do is sit down and have an honest, sincere conversation and ask them the hard questions and challenge them. That's where AI still lacks the human component. I can take a client and say, “Hey, let's hang out. Let's get lunch. Let's go play golf. Let's bring in your kids. Let's talk to your kids. Let's talk about the family dynamic.” Let’s just have a sincere conversation. Let me hold space and create a forum where I can hear people. And that human component is the only thing that I’m worried, like I’m working on now. I'm out of the technical side, because that part of my job is gone.  So fascinating. So does it mean you have to be more of a social animal?  I think so. If you're not going to be a social animal and you're just going to sit at your desk, you should probably be building software using tools like Replit, n8n, or any of these different software tools and just go all in.Share on X But the way we used to do it—you probably see this on LinkedIn, with all the bots on LinkedIn, it’s not what it used to be. It used to be a place where you had a handful of connections and actually met people. Now it’s just so overrun with the bots. It’s like I don’t even want to accept connections anymore. I'd much rather have a conversation like this. To me, this is the future.  Yeah. But maybe we connected originally through LinkedIn. I don’t know where, how we connected, but we may have have connected through a bot—actually.  It’s possible.  Yeah.  It’s possible. But I'll tell you, I connect with maybe one or two percent of people now. Previously, because I didn't get so many inbound inquiries, I would connect with more, because I felt like there was a sincere person on the other end. Now, I really don't know. I've become very skeptical.  Yeah, I'm with you. Let's switch gears, because our time is running out. And there are a couple of things that in our pre-interview you talked about, and one was minimalism. Yeah.  What is minimalism? How do you do it? And what’s a low-hanging way to start to become a minimalist?  It's kind of like that first-principles idea of what really matters. It’s essentialism. It’s kind of getting down to the one thing, that was my recent blog, if there was only one thing you could do this year, but it would make all the difference, what would it be? And anything that gets in the way of that one thing is just noise. For me, minimalism is really about reduction, and kind of getting rid, and being aware and cognizant of things that really shouldn't be on your desk, on your to-do list.Share on X And using AI tools and assistance to get rid of everything that’s low-level activity. If you think of a pyramid, at the very top is where the most value that you can add would be. But yet we spend all of our time, if this is a time pyramid, most of our time is spent at the bottom, the wide part that pretty much anyone can do. So we kind of got to invert the pyramid. To get there, you have to reduce and extract. To protect your time, you have to treat it as very precious and focus only on the most important thing at all times. It is a very hard thing for all professionals to do, and it’s always been a hard thing, but I just take it upon myself and say, okay, well, as a minimalist, I mean, if you were to come to my house and see how sparse my furniture is on purpose. How sparse my closet is on purpose. I’m trying to get rid of options. It's like Steve Jobs and the black turtleneck—if I have one less thing, because I can only make so many choices and decisions in a given day, let me spend my time on the things that are the most important and most impactful.Share on X And that’s not always, because it’s going to put millions of dollars in my bank account. Sometimes it’s just helps me sleep better at night. So I don’t need 50 clients. If I’m going to have 50 headaches. What if I just have five clients? And every one of those was one that I felt very good about, and that would allowed me to charge more. It allowed me to go deeper with them. It's that concept—then you're free to see where your scalable opportunities are. It's the story I told you about a monk who was carving away at this beautiful elephant. Someone walks up and asks, “How did you learn to do this, carving away this elephant in the stone? And he says, Oh, I just chip away everything that's not the elephant. So for me, I have to have a very clear picture of what the elephant is. I have to see the picture in my brain first—like what my life is, what I’m trying to build, how good of a dad I’m trying to be, how good of a husband I’m trying to be, how good of a business partner or a service provider, an advisor. This is my life’s work as a masterpiece, so let me just get rid of anything that doesn’t belong as part of that picture. So that, to me, is kind of how I would explain it. And my approach toward it is I just get rid of everything. It’s not about accumulation. I don't really need more information, because AI already has all the information. Anything I'm going to absorb, I have to be very intentional about—why am I reading it? I see all the books on your shelf. I could show you my bookshelf—tons of books, right? I feel like I've read them all. Am I going to learn anything new? I could also just go back to the books I've already read. I try to highlight them and stuff, but it's like, what more do I need at this point?  Yeah. So I’m wondering about this idea of a lifestyle business versus a growth business. Because what I see is that people who are building a lifestyle business, it’s easier for them to be a minimalist. Because you just do this most valuable thing. You don’t have to build the business. You don’t have to worry about necessarily all the other people, systems, and processes, or making sure of quality control. You just do your high-value work, and at the end of the day, you can put things down and relax. Whereas a growth business, it's different.  I would say with the clients that I have—some have thousands of employees, some have hundreds—I still encourage them to reduce and subtract. Even though they're in high-growth, highly scalable businesses, sometimes the conversation is: How many direct reports do you have, and why do you have that many direct reports? How are you delegating? How are you giving authority? How are you limiting all the inputs? Because a lot of it is noise in your given day. So how do I make your day a little more silent so you can have a little more peace to make better decisions while you run this highly scalable business? Just because you're scaling doesn't mean it needs to be pure chaos. That's what people think—they think, “Oh, if I scale, that means chaos.” I'm anti-chaos.  Okay. But let me ask you this: Two of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time are Elon Musk and Jensen Huang. Elon Musk runs six companies, so he's got a lot of direct reports and goes deep in each of them. And then Jensen Huang has, I don't know, 20, 30, or 40 direct reports—he basically has a million direct reports as well. And that actually allows them to be closer to decisions and make sure things don't go off the rails and their vision gets manifested. So that's what I'm kind of wondering—whether minimalism means you're going to, maybe the flip side is you have to accept less growth, or maybe not.  So I’ve met with a lot of entrepreneurs in my life. Not one of them has been Elon Musk. So I would say we’re looking at the median of entrepreneurs, the average entrepreneur. Those are the people I deal with. I’m not dealing with Elon Musk. I would love to, but I don’t have those types. I have the family-owned business who took it over from their dad and they’ve been running it for 50 years, and he has 250 employees, and he’s got pure chaos, and I’m getting the call to go in and try to sort him out. These are not always the highly sophisticated Steve Jobs types of the world. If you really take a look under the hood with Elon—I read his book and listened to the audiobook with my kids, so I'm very familiar with his story, because I've heard it twice now—what they don't really mention is all the heroes underneath Elon. He wouldn't be who he is without all the many heroes, all the systems, and the Six Sigma and other processes and procedures. That's not to say he doesn't take a deep analytical look at everything, but who are those heroes and what are the processes? I'm far more interested in hearing about his VP of Operations than about Elon. Because what has his VP of Operations worked out? What systems have they implemented that allow him to scale and build a Tesla? Or his COO, like, what do they have going on? Elon's a face. Elon's a madman. He creates all this momentum and chaos, and then he has teams of people behind him who make sense and order out of that chaos. That's why you have what you have with Tesla. If he were just Elon Chaos, without that, I don't believe he would be where he is. But he had people that wanted to get in line. He had a lot of people that wanted to get in line. They believed in his vision. He had huge visions, and it's very inspiring to get behind those visions. Then they say, “Okay, give me the ball. We'll create the infrastructure that allows this thing to take off.” So I'm far more interested in the infrastructure that allows for that scale.  I agree. I'm just thinking whether there is this kind of dichotomy. Because I see that many entrepreneurs—when I was an investment banker—until they sold their business, they were not able to have that simple lifestyle they perhaps desired, because they were building, they were reinvesting. And it wasn't just reinvesting their cash—they were reinvesting their time. So every time they simplified, that was the opportunity cost of not using that time to improve their business. So they plowed it back in, plowed it back in.  Well, it's kind of like the E-Myth is a bit skewed. It's almost like the E-Myth is a myth. E-Myth is a dream—a dream that you can work on your business, step out completely, and everything about it runs itself. It doesn't really work that way. If you're going to be a successful entrepreneur, you're going to have late nights, long weekends, and you're going to feel like every major problem is your own because you're taking all the legal risks. I'm not telling people not to scale. I'm not telling them not to have chaos. What I'm trying to help them do is get clear on what they consider to be important.  And not get killed in the process, and not get divorced.  Statistically, that can happen—the more successful someone gets.  Yeah, it does. Because our time becomes much more valuable, and at some point, it's really hard to say no to the million-dollar hour—to spend that hour watching Netflix with your spouse, right? Exactly. Just feels harder to do.  Exactly.  Yeah.  That was good.  Alright, well, I enjoyed this tremendously. So one more question, one more question that I have to ask you. You talk about this $3 million rule—what do you mean by that? That’s a really interesting concept.  Yeah. So most small businesses get stuck around $3 million, statistically. The question is, why? Why do they get stuck there? A large majority gets stuck and it’s because they create a lifestyle for themself around $3 million. They’re taking enough off the table that they would never be able to find a job that would be able to replace that type of income. So they've made their small business their sole business, their job, and they say, “This is good enough for me,” because let's say half a million dollars, more or less, is going into their bank. They're filling up their 401(k), sending their kids to private school, giving themselves big bonuses. If they're profitable, they don't really see the need to take more risks or double down to go past that wall. I've seen many businesses kind of stay there. They’ll go fluctuate up and down through the years, but more or less they’ll hit that wall. They could stay there for 20 years and never make any progress. It’s not until they put on new thinking and say, we’re going to grow through acquisitions, we’re going to target a different market, new products, we’re going to innovate in some way. But that takes extra gas in the tank. Sometimes, a lot of entrepreneurs, once they hit that first level of success, say, “This is good enough for me,” because it usually takes them about five to seven years to get to that first major breathing point.  They're not hungry enough anymore.  Exactly.  Does someone has to be a little crazy to still want to eat more, even though they're already full?  Yeah. Some people are just wired that way. Some people just more and more, and that's no slight against them. They're never satisfied. They always want more—another dollar, another nickel. If they saw a nickel on the floor, they would stop and pick it up. They want every piece of everything. And those people usually are the ones that go and go and go and go. They’re usually the ones that just keep going because it’s an insatiable appetite. I'm not talking about people who get—well, I don't want to call it lucky—but sometimes things do fall out of the sky. Sometimes a big client falls out of the sky, or an opportunity opens up, and people are smart enough to buy their competitor when the competitor approaches them. Or sometimes they make these little moves, and that gives them a leap. I’m not talking about those people. Those are outliers to me. I’m talking about your average entrepreneur that built a $3 million business on his own with no major clients falling, just hard work, blood, sweat in tears. The average Joe typically gets stuck around that $3 million.  Yeah, that’s interesting. Fascinating. Alright, well, if you don't want to be stuck around $3 million, or if you want to get to the next level, then reach out to Tim and check out what he’s doing. So where can our listeners find you? Where can our listeners find you if they want to learn with you, learn about you, read your Substack, read your books? Where should they go?  Just go to Google or AI and type in Tim “The Inside Man” Martinez. The Inside Man is an acronym for Tim. You'll find my LinkedIn—happy to connect with you, just tell me you heard me on Steve's podcast. You can also check out my blog: it's Tim “The Inside Man” on Substack, or go to www.theinsideman.biz, my website. I'd love to connect with anyone. Well, do check out Tim's Substack—it's awesome. You're going to get more of what you heard on this podcast. And if you enjoy listening, make sure you follow us. Subscribe on YouTube, LinkedIn, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts, because every week I'm inviting—and luckily more and more people want to come on the show—to have a conversation. So thank you, Tim, for coming, and thank you for listening. Important Links: Tim's LinkedIn Tim's website

In this episode host, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS speaks with Chris McElderry, PT, DPT, NCS about how dry needling can be used in neuro rehab, particularly for people post-stroke. Chris explains why he pursued dry needling, how using it in PT differs from acupuncture, and walks through what a typical session looks like, including safety, side effects, and billing considerations. He shares clinical examples of using dry needling to address spasticity, hypertonicity, pain, and range of motion limitations, and discusses current research on short-term effects for spasticity and pain reduction. Erin and Chris also clarify the differences between spasticity and hypertonicity, touch on contracture management, and highlight where dry needling can be a useful adjunct—not a standalone cure—in helping neuro clients move and feel better. Follow Chris McElderry, PT, DPT, NCS @theneuroguy_dpt  Ebrahimzadeh M, Nakhostin Ansari N, Abdollahi I, Akhbari B, Dommerholt J. Changes in Corticospinal Tract Consistency after Dry Needling in a Stroke Patient. Case Rep Neurol Med. 2024 Sep 14;2024:5115313. doi: 10.1155/2024/5115313. PMID: 39309410; PMCID: PMC11416164. Fakhari Z, Ansari NN, Naghdi S, Mansouri K, Radinmehr H. A single group, pretest-posttest clinical trial for the effects of dry needling on wrist flexors spasticity after stroke. NeuroRehabilitation. 2017;40(3):325-336. doi: 10.3233/NRE-161420. PMID: 28222554. Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Pérez-Bellmunt A, Llurda-Almuzara L, Plaza-Manzano G, De-la-Llave-Rincón AI, Navarro-Santana MJ. Is Dry Needling Effective for the Management of Spasticity, Pain, and Motor Function in Post-Stroke Patients? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pain Med. 2021 Feb 4;22(1):131-141. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa392. PMID: 33338222. Núñez-Cortés R, Cruz-Montecinos C, Vásquez-Rosales P, et al. Effectiveness of dry needling in the treatment of spasticity in stroke patients: A systematic review. J Body Mov Ther. 2020;24(3):113-122. Suputtitada A, et al. Emerging theory of sensitization in post-stroke muscle spasticity: Implications for dry needling and other interventions. Front Rehabil Sci. 2023;4:1169087. Valencia-Chulián R, Heredia-Rizo AM, Moral-Munoz JA, Lucena-Anton D, Luque-Moreno C. Dry needling for the management of spasticity, pain, and range of movement in adults after stroke: A systematic review. Complement Ther Med. 2020 Aug;52:102515. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102515. Epub 2020 Jul 16. PMID: 32951759.

February 9 |Genesis 41:17-52, Matthew 13:24-33, Psalm 18:4-15, Proverbs 8:14-26 // Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

“Needing a different pace doesn't make you weak.It means you're learning how to live sustainably in your body.”

Message from Brian Davis on February 6, 2026

In today's episode, we get real about modern dating, long-term breakups, and the messy healing process nobody prepares you for. We talk about what it actually looks like to move on after a serious relationship, why so many relationships seem to end faster these days, and how the lack of space in modern dating is quietly killing connection.Should you be texting the person you're dating all day, every day? What's healthy vs. what's just anxiety? Plus, we share our personal preferences and stories! If you've been navigating heartbreak, confused by today's dating culture, or just want some sisterly girl chat, this episode is for you.Topics include:• Healing after a long-term breakup• The reality of moving on• Why modern relationships struggle• Needing space in relationships• Texting expectations in dating• Communication styles & boundariesInstagram: @Keeping It Cento TikTok: @Keeping It Cento #moderndating #datingpodcast #breakuphealing #longtermbreakup #relationshiptalk #datingadvice #healingjourney #selfgrowth #communicationinrelationships #datingculture #heartbreakhealing #relationshipadvice #emotionalhealing #podcastepisode #datingboundaries #attachmentstyles #textinghabits #singlelife #loveanddating #20somethings

In this episode we'll talk about these energies:Why it's completely human to want reassurance from GodHow trust develops gradually, not instantlyPractical ways to move from “checking” to “living in alignment”What changed for me as I learned to trust without constant signsHow to work with God throughout the day instead of waiting on GodAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

THIS IS THE 'SEVERED: ORIGINS' BREAKDOWN OF 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE' - PT01Well, actually it's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman wanted it to be even longer than that. His original title was 18 words! But, we'll get into that and a whole lot more. This is the 'Severed: Origins' series breaking down those things Dan Erickson has mentioned as being inspiration during his creation of 'Severance.' This ORIGINS entry is a trippy 2004 title from French Director Michel Gondry. Both Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller list it as an inspiration. It stars Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey. This is considered one of the best things Jim Carrey has ever done.Get ready for Part ONE of this enormous movie breakdown.*******Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.BIG Thanks to Friend of the Podcast Hayley Erickson-Goelzer. She is Sister to creator Dan Erickson and also a listener. It took getting approval from Dan's Press Person, but thanks to her follow-through we've got a custom bumper from Hayley Erickson-Goelzer!!Yes, that is really and truly Primary Director and Executive Producer Ben Stiller doing a custom bumper for 'Severed.' He actually did this bumper for the show while we were recording an interview for the Official Ben & Adam Podcast. Thank you, Ben for the Bumper and for bringing this incredible show to the screen!!Support the Severed Podcast on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers  updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.

The need to be #1 often comes from a fear of being overlooked, and true confidence is found when we shift from chasing validation to doing meaningful, aligned work. 5 short key takeaways: Needing to be the best is often rooted in scarcity, not ambition Visibility driven by fear leads to burnout, not fulfillment You don't need validation for your work to be valuable Alignment creates deeper impact than comparison Letting go of being #1 brings peace, clarity, and sustainable confidence Work with Lucy:  https://www.lucyliucoaching.com/freeconsult   Connect with Lucy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mslucyliu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mslucyliu Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mslucyliu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mslucyliu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mslucyliu YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mslucyliu Website: https://www.lucyliucoaching.com Podcast: https://www.lucyliucoaching.com/podcast   Wanna double your confidence in 30 seconds?  Get the ultimate secret here: http://www.confidentandepic.com

This episode is part of our Client Seat series, where financial coaches get real-time financial coaching from Kelsa. It's a great opportunity to showcase what goes into a financial coaching session. If you're a financial professional, you can apply to be a guest on a future Client Seat episode.Being a financial coach doesn't mean your own money is always perfect. Different seasons of life require different systems, and sometimes what worked beautifully before stops working entirely.Michelle Kopp is a CPA and financial coach living in Guatemala. Before moving from the U.S., her money was completely under control. Then her family relocated internationally, and everything fell apart. Bills are now paid in cash. Day-to-day spending is cash. She went from total control to tracking every dollar in a Google form, which she hates doing.This week's episode is about what happens when your context changes so dramatically that you have to rebuild. Michelle needed someone else to help her see what she couldn't see on her own. That's completely normal, even for financial professionals.You'll hear how we worked through the comparison trap she'd fallen into, identified what was worth keeping from her previous approach, and created a concrete plan that gives her stability without trying to control every dollar. This is what it looks like to help someone stabilize first before trying to optimize everything at once. Needing to rebuild doesn't mean you're failing. It means your season changed.Links & Resources:How to Create Buy-in - Free WorkshopBe on a future Client Seat episodeJoin the Facebook groupMichelle's websiteKey Takeaways:When your context changes, your old system might not fit anymore. Michelle's Plan Ahead Method (now called SpendFirst™) worked perfectly in the U.S. but couldn't translate to Guatemala's cash-based economy. You're not failing if what used to work stops working.Comparison will keep you stuck. Michelle kept measuring her current spending against what she spent before the move, expecting Guatemala to be cheaper. That comparison made her feel like she was failing instead of recognizing she was rebuilding.Stabilize first, optimize later. The goal isn't to create the perfect system immediately. It's to create enough stability that you can work with what you have, then refine from there.Your effort might be scattered, not insufficient. Michelle was putting in tons of effort tracking every dollar, but that effort wasn't getting her anywhere. Sometimes you need to redirect your energy, not add more of it.Cash needs different routines than digital money. When most of your spending is cash, you can't rely on bank statements to tell you where money went. You need a withdrawal schedule that creates predictability.Even financial professionals need outside perspective. Michelle is a CPA and financial coach, but she couldn't see her own patterns clearly. Sometimes you need someone else to ask questions you can't ask yourself.Progress happens in layers. We didn't try to solve every aspect of Michelle's money in one session. We tackled the biggest chaos creators first so she could build from a stable foundation.

Dr. Michael Cottle continues the discussion of Noah's Ark as a temple-centered symbol of the salvation in Jesus Christ, contrasting the ark with the Tower of Babel and testifying that true safety, peace, and healing, amid profound loss, are found only in and through Jesus Christ.ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Michael Cottle2:52 Not about a boat5:50 Ascension parallels 7:45 Hidden in plain sight10:40 40 days and nights12:59 Extreme losses in this life18:07 Temple reunions with Jacob21:13 Book of Mormon parallels22:58 President Oaks on our “family-centered” church25:17 The ark and the temple save families27:57 Invitation to come to the Lord's temple34:22 How the temple changes us36:00 Stones, windows, and light39:44 Healing and consecrating suffering41:08 Deliverance and coming home45:31 Pleading for relief49:00 Seeking the blessings of the fathers52:11 Needing the same lessons54:00 Learning about the nature of God58:32 The temple can be our own ark1:05:23 End of Part 2 - Dr. Michael CottleThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Send us a textConfidence in leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the room—it's about being grounded in who you are and why you lead.In this midweek Power Surge, we're talking about the difference between confidence and arrogance and why true leadership confidence doesn't need to perform, prove, or overpower others. When leaders lead from clarity instead of ego, their presence becomes steady, trusted, and impactful.Download Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase! Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points. Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. Join here: Empowered Educator Community Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessGrab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowere...

Alex is a qualified International Mountain Leader, Polar Guide, and a professional Photographer based in St. Moritz, Switzerland. From scaling the world's highest peaks to leading expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica, she thrives where the wild meets the extreme. Her passion for high-altitude exploration took her on a relentless quest; climbing the highest mountain on every continent, culminating on the summit of Mt. Everest in 2018. She became the first ever Hungarian to climb the Seven Summits. This journey ignited her mission to guide others through the raw beauty of the mountains and beyond. In the winter, she guides private snowshoe and fat bike around St. Moritz; in the summer, she leads exhilarating hiking and mountain biking adventures across the Alps. Between her Alps seasons, she's found working in the Polar regions (Antarctica: guide, zodiac driver, lecturer and lead crevasse rescue guide. Arctic: guide, zodiac driver, lecturer and polar bear guard) Her expertise extends far beyond Europe, guiding bespoke expeditions across the globe. An endurance athlete at heart, Alex is always chasing the next adventure—whether Polar ski crossing, racing mountain bikes, or pushing limits in the mountains. As a professional photographer and drone pilot, she uses her lens to capture the world's most remote landscapes, advocate for environmental conservation, and document the stories of the Polar regions. Her work is deeply inspired by mountains, polar history, pioneering female explorers, and the delicate balance of nature. In her recent book: Beyond the Seven Summits: Finding Strength Where the Air is Thin, Alex shares her experiences of climbing these mountains, and she also explores the journey that shaped who she is today: all the highs and lows. I hope to bring these peaks closer to readers by including short historical notes alongside each climb and sharing everything she learned along the way. The book is also rich in photographs, helping to bring both the stories and these beautiful mountains vividly to life. First TGP episode - August 25th 2020 - Alexandra Nemeth the first Hungarian to climb the 7 summits!  ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Alex Being born in Hungary, but spending most of her adult life in the UK Deciding to move to the Swiss Alps to work as an International Mountain Leader Climbing the 7 Summits and becoming the first Hungarian to do so Coming on the Tough Girl Podcast - August 25th 2020  What's been the biggest changes over the past few years  Making the decision to move from the UK to Switzerland  Having a plan to live in the mountains  Waiting for the right opportunity.  Packing up her car in 2020 What life has been like in Switzerland  Being a qualified Mountain Bike Guide  The Next chapter in her life Becoming an International Mountain Leader (IML) Working 2 part time jobs to make a living  Finding a community in Switzerland  Ending up doing things on her own  Needing to prioritise herself and gaining her qualifications  Focusing on navigation  The 4 stages of the IML  Becoming a polar guide  Getting a job on an expedition ship  What is ship life like? Documenting her journey in a book! Connecting with nature can be incredible powerful Dealing with her fears, most noticeably her fear of heights Choosing to heal in nature  Turning her passion into a job Putting together expeditions to Peru Keeping it fun and exciting  Planning for adventures and expeditions  How to start and why you need to build things up Being on a ship for the next 2 months International Women's Day 8th March 2025 Free Snowshoe Tour for Women! Doing a hut to hut tour! Teaching women winter survival skills How to connect with Alex on social media  Advice who want to follow their dreams and passions Don't let excuses stop you on your way. Stay on the path, even if you have to slow down.  Live your life without excuses!    Social Media Website alex7summits.com  Instagram @alex7summits  Email: alex7summits@gmail.com Book: Beyond the Seven Summits: Finding Strength Where the Air is Thin  

On this special birthday episode, Stephen challenges listeners to stop seeking approval, embrace their God-given assignments, and focus on finishing what they start. Filled with practical guidance, encouragement, and scripture, this episode is for anyone ready to take bold action and make the impact they were created for.

Dr. Kahn calls for cancer-level attention to heart disease, citing death rates, hidden symptoms, and young-age fatalities. #HeartHealth #CardiacAwareness #PreventionMatters #SuddenDeath

// IT IS EVER DEVOURING // EVER CRAVING, NEEDING, HARMING // DESTROYING ALL, AND ITSELF He is The Serpent, Son of The Serpent, Feast of The Serpent. He is the one "That Eateth His Own Tail." A new story from The Wrong Station, written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠. Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Station stays on the air for another 10 years. The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at ⁠www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IT'S THE END OF THE SEASON, REFINER!! (Part 3 of 3)Welcome to Part Three of "Cold Harbor", the Season Two Finale of "Severance." This Finale is a HUGE episode with fully half an hour more content than a regular S2 episode. That means we're taking a full THREE episodes of the podcast to cover it. This is Part 3 of 3.This one is CRAZY! We're going to discover there's a hidden goat sacrifice chamber on the Severed Floor. Milchick will get in touch with his inner 'Avenger'. Dylan will show us how it's done when something gets stuck in the vending machine. Oh, and Mark is going to commit a heinous and violent murder but he won't know it.Mark is also going to make a monumental decision at the end of this one. I'm sure you know what it is, but it's still a tearjerker!!Strap in, Refiner...it's time to complete the file called "Cold Harbor.'***A BIG 'thank you' to Research Volunteer/Producer Refiner Vinny P. Vinny has been providing outstanding research and information during the Season Two Rewatch Episodes. Vinny is also tracking down Interview Victims...er, Subjects!Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.BIG Thanks to Friend of the Podcast Hayley Erickson-Goelzer. She is Sister to creator Dan Erickson and also a listener. It took getting approval from Dan's Press Person, but thanks to her follow-through we've got a custom bumper from Hayley Erickson-Goelzer!!Yes, that is really and truly Primary Director and Executive Producer Ben Stiller doing a custom bumper for 'Severed.' He actually did this bumper for the show while we were recording an interview for the Official Ben & Adam Podcast. Thank you, Ben for the Bumper and for bringing this incredible show to the screen!!Support the Severed Podcast on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers  updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.

Needing to gain some ground in the standings, the Florida Panthers will have a playoff-like mentality against the Buffalo Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday.

February 3 |Genesis 35:1-36:8, Matthew 12:1-8, Psalm 16:1-4, Proverbs 6:27-35 // Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Deni Avdija being named to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game for the first time in his career• Needing to do a little bit extra in order to make your first All-Star roster• The Trail Blazers having at least three players at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend between Avdija, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen• The Trail Blazers trading for 6-8 guard/forward Vit Krejci from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Duop Reath and two second-round picks• Krejci providing three-point shooting and playmaking, two things the Trail Blazers desperately need• Bidding a fond farewell to Duop Reath, one of the best people you'll find in the NBA or otherwise• Portland's losing streak extending to five games with a loss to the Cavaliers at Moda Center on Sunday• Blake Wesley returning to the lineup Sunday after missing the last few months with a broken foot• Scoot Henderson also getting close to making his debut after missing the first part of the season with a hamstring injury

Exodus - narrative how Moses was setting captives free; Returning men to family and possessions; How to form a free society - Pure Republic; Appetites for benefits = living at the expense of others; Degenerating the people; Distorting Moses; Imaginary Christians; Humility; Seeing your traumatization; "Evil"; Tree of Life; Explaining "weird" things; Peace offerings; shem-lamad-mem+yod+mem (shalom); "naked"; learning what you don't know; Lev 4:1 laws for sin offerings; "Corban"; Making word of God to none effect?; Coming to serve; How did God speak to Moses? Ignorance in spirit and reality; "sin"; Knowing sin; Revealing iniquity; Needing a king? Or God in your heart?; Priest sinning?; Religious "service"?; Pure Religion; Civil "right"; Citizen or stranger?; Missing metaphors; Rights of property; Portable land; Interest in property?; Marriage contracts; Your connections to government; Destroyers of liberty; Taking away others' rights; Contracting with the gods of men; Bullocks?; hey-pe-resh; Tabernacle of the congregation; "wood" on the "altar"; v5 - bullock's blood; life is in the blood; veils?; Righteousness!; v7 priest placing blood; horns of the altar; Vessels of Holy Spirit - within you; "Witchcraft"?; Freewill vs forced offerings; To whom do you pray for your daily bread; Living altars; Sharing priest's life upon the other living stones; Repentance; Holy Spirit change your thinking; v8 Fat?; Macabre ritual?; Making Jacob stink?; Becoming Israel; Idolatry = covetous practices; God wants you to come to Him; Forcing neighbor to provide for you is sin of covetousness; Defunding the police?; "bullocks" = "seek"; Christ's instructions; Making covenants with the world; Sureties for debt - human resources; FACE act?; Religious services?; Funding daily bread?; Taking from neighbors and their children; Seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness; Once you know, you must choose your path; Returning to bondage?; Sending your steward to bite your neighbor; Becoming merchandise; The Word = right reason; The prodigal son - turn around to serve in Father's house; Wise giving - spiritual caring; "Elder"; aleph-tav; Sacrifice of the congregation; "fat" = what is good/valuable; Emotions can be blinding; How to be righteous; Start with seeking.

Start Your Transformation Now If you're struggling with an identity that weighs you down, procrastination, and self-sabotage then you're going to love this episode. Beginning this week I start answering questions from all of you emailing about your particular life situations, problems and challenges.Today's first Q &A episode, I answer Doreen's questions about self-sabotage, procrastination and reprogramming your self identity. In this episode I discuss:Needing permission from othersBeing financially stuckBeing stuck in self-sabotage and procrastinationFear of judgmentManaging emotionsPerfectionismThe polarity of “Good V Bad” thinkingTraits and identity of successful entrepreneurAnd, much, much more. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway Mentioned Resources: Let's Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

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TAKING THIS SEASON HOME, REFINER!! (Part 2 of 3)Welcome to Part Two of "Cold Harbor", the Season Two Finale of "Severance." This Finale is a HUGE episode with fully half an hour more content than a regular S2 episode. That means we're taking a full THREE episodes of the podcast to cover it. This is Part 2.This time out, Mark finishes the file "Cold Harbor"!! What does that mean? It means Gemma gets a new room, and innie-Mark has an assignment. He needs to get himself down to the Testing Floor where he can free his outie's Wife! Why exactly is he doing this again? Not sure...maybe because he thinks his Outie is a great guy?Kier will be here! At least an animatronic representation of Kier is on hand to witness Mark's big file completion. Not sure how he got that voice...we'll discuss.Once the band shows up, everything kind of goes crazy. Oh, yeah...there's a band. Milchick gets TOTALLY into it.Dust off your Sousaphone, Refiner. We need to fight the Battle of the MDR Bathroom. Our weaponry will be brass.  ***A BIG 'thank you' to Research Volunteer/Producer Refiner Vinny P. Vinny has been providing outstanding research and information during the Season Two Rewatch Episodes. Vinny is also tracking down Interview Victims...er, Subjects!Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.BIG Thanks to Friend of the Podcast Hayley Erickson-Goelzer. She is Sister to creator Dan Erickson and also a listener. It took getting approval from Dan's Press Person, but thanks to her follow-through we've got a custom bumper from Hayley Erickson-Goelzer!!Yes, that is really and truly Primary Director and Executive Producer Ben Stiller doing a custom bumper for 'Severed.' He actually did this bumper for the show while we were recording an interview for the Official Ben & Adam Podcast. Thank you, Ben for the Bumper and for bringing this incredible show to the screen!!Support the Severed Podcast on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers  updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.

Do you ever feel like if you could just find the right outfit, you'd finally feel confident? Or like the only way to calm your anxiety in dating is to get reassurance from the person you're seeing?In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer two listener questions that show how easy it is to look outside yourself for emotional safety. You'll learn how to stop outsourcing your confidence to clothes or other people and start creating emotional security from the inside out. Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/461 Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/

In this episode, we're breaking down how to stop needing approval, and why approval-seeking isn't a personality flaw or a confidence issue. It's an identity and nervous system issue. You can make thoughtful choices, act with integrity, and still be misunderstood. That's not failure. That's part of being human and being perceived. The problem starts when your sense of safety, worth, or direction depends on how other people respond to you. When that happens, disapproval can feel overwhelming. One comment, one reaction, or one opinion can trigger anxiety, self-doubt, or a spiral of overthinking. Not because something is wrong with you, but because your nervous system has learned to look outside of you for safety and validation. In this episode, we talk about: Why needing approval creates anxiety and emotional instability How the nervous system interprets disapproval as danger The difference between helpful feedback, personal preference, and projection Why treating all feedback as truth keeps you stuck How to stop outsourcing your identity to other people The neuroscience behind writing things out for clarity and regulation Practical steps to build self-trust and emotional stability How to tolerate being misunderstood without abandoning yourself Why boundaries are not cold or inauthentic… they are self-respect We also unpack approval-seeking patterns, people-pleasing, and the habit of adjusting yourself to feel safe. And I share the real-time process I'm using to become more grounded, regulated, and anchored in who I am (without numbing out or pretending not to care). This episode is for you if: You struggle with people-pleasing or fear of judgment Criticism or disapproval easily rattles you You over-explain, over-share, or second-guess yourself You want to feel calmer, steadier, and more self-assured You're ready to stop needing approval and start trusting yourself This isn't about becoming immune to other people's opinions. It's about belonging to yourself so your nervous system no longer depends on external validation. New mantra from this episode: Preference is not truth. My links here:https://alliecasazza.com/tpslinks Becoming Her Blueprint