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Waking Up to Narcissism
What Happens When You Stop Needing to Be Right - Certainty, Curiosity, and Emotional Immaturity

Waking Up to Narcissism

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 67:10 Transcription Available


Certainty isn't confidence. Often it's armor over deep insecurity—and it's how emotional immaturity and narcissism hide in plain sight. In this Q&A crossover, Tony works through three listener questions and lands on the one most relevant to anyone untangling a high-conflict or emotionally immature relationship: why the most certain, "I-know-everything" voices feel so magnetic—and why something about them still feels so off. Drawing on Elinor Greenberg's work, he maps the spectrum from healthy ego all the way to pathological defensive narcissism, where being wrong feels life-threatening and protecting the story matters more than reality. In this episode, you'll: Separate healthy ego (earned, stable, correctable) from pathological defensive narcissism—a facade so thin a single question can deflate it like a helium balloon. Name why narcissistic and emotionally immature people rewrite events in real time—a concept called confabulation. Understand whole object relations and object constancy, and why someone can only see you as all good or all bad. Recognize how groups organize around the loudest, most certain voice—and why the yes-men reinforce it. Trust what you're sensing when someone's confident messaging keeps shifting; the inconsistency isn't your imagination. 00:00 Q&A Episode Setup 01:34 Three Questions Theme 05:18 Why Curiosity Matters 07:25 Brain Craves Certainty 09:03 Ambiguity Feels Threatening 10:49 Stress Kills Curiosity 13:14 Cognitive Flexibility 14:38 Certainty Gets Rewarded 17:39 Phone Privacy Conflicts 22:40 Four Pillars Framework 26:49 Validation Seeking Habits 28:37 Desert and Thirst Metaphor 31:28 Validation Seeking Pattern 32:04 Curiosity Over Self-Monitoring 34:05 Boundaries With Unavailable People 35:30 You Are Not Broken 36:19 ACT Mindset Shift 37:48 Language Learning Analogy 40:24 From Self-Criticism to Acceptance 42:06 Certainty vs Wisdom 48:27 Insecurity and Emotional Immaturity 50:43 Narcissism as Defense 56:27 Healthy Ego vs Defensive Ego 01:02:27 Leadership and Group Dynamics 01:05:21 Choose Curiosity and Close Tony Overbay is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has built his career helping people identify narcissistic traits, states, and tendencies in their relationships and in themselves. If you've spent years doubting your own read on someone who's always certain and never wrong, this episode gives language to what you already sensed. Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com

Joy Lab Podcast
From Rumination and Defending to Right-Sizing: Recapping the Science & Tips to Build Humility for Mental Health & Wellbeing [272]

Joy Lab Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 9:18


Humility is one of the most quietly powerful practices for positive psychology and mental health. It's also one of the most misunderstood. Here's the heart of it: humility is not a weakness. It's not about making yourself small or performing modesty for social approval. It's an accurate, grounded sense of self, what Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren calls "right-sizing." You own your strengths and weaknesses. And you hold your worth steady through all of it. We explored four types of humility this month: relational, intellectual, cultural, and existential. And we worked through three core ingredients to build humility up: Know Yourself. This is where self-compassion becomes essential. Self-knowledge without self-compassion tends to slide into rumination — that harsh, looping self-focus that keeps us stuck. Dr. Kristin Neff's research reminds us that genuine self-reflection requires feeling safe enough to look clearly, without bracing for an attack. When self-compassion is in place, honest self-awareness becomes possible. So does recognizing things like the better-than-average effect, which is our tendency to unconsciously and inaccurately position ourselves as a little more right, and others a little more wrong. Humility gently corrects that drift. Check Yourself. This is ego territory. When we feel threatened, the ego rises up. We deflect, deny, shut down, intellectualize. It's a very human, very normal response. But it doesn't have to run the show. One of the most practical tools from this series: when you feel defensive, pause. Breathe. Then ask yourself, "What would I think if I weren't feeling defensive?" That question can create some space for the ego to stand down and lets emotional regulation take over instead of reactivity. Go Beyond Yourself. This is where the magic of humility really shows itself as we build a genuine curiosity about other people and life's bigger questions. The self-forgetfulness that C.S. Lewis describes as essential to humility puts it all into action. When we're not so consumed by ourselves, the world opens up. And that's where connection, meaning, and joy actually show up in more noticeable, lasting ways. If you've worked through this series and feel less certain than when you started, that's not a problem. That's the practice of humility in action. Sitting with uncertainty, tolerating what's unresolved, resisting the cultural pressure toward easy answers and performed confidence is peak courage. It's often uncomfortable and it's always worth it. If this work has stirred something that feels bigger than you want to carry alone, please reach out to a therapist, a trusted friend, or a support community. Seeking support isn't weakness. It's an act of humility and one of the most courageous things you can do. And for Joy Lab Program members: your Episode Experiment includes a guided meditation and journal prompts to help you harvest and integrate the work you've done this month.  We close with Rilke (we know, we close with Rilke a lot!): "Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves." Keep tending to your humility. It grows good things.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).       Sources and Notes for our Element of Humility: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes in this Humility series: Humility Can Be Stressful... But Worth it for Mental Health [ep. 268] Know Yourself: The Humility Practice That Quiets Rumination and Builds Emotional Resilience [ep. 269] Check Yourself: Ego Threat, Stress Relief, & Needing to Prove Yourself [270] Book: Humble by Daryl Van Tongeren, PhD Tara Brach's website Find more about Neff's work on Self-compassion at Self-Compassion.org More on C.S. Lewis from the C.S. Lewis Foundation.  Hagá & Olson. 'If I only had a little humility, I would be perfect': Children's and adults' perceptions of intellectually arrogant, humble, and diffident people. Access here. Nielsen & Marrone. Humility: Our current understanding of the construct and its role in organizations. Access here. Porter et al. Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility. Access here. Van Tongeren et al. Humility. Access here.  Weidman et al. The psychological structure of humility. Access here. Wright et al. The psychological significance of humility. Access here. Wendell Berry's book Standing by Words   Common Questions: Q: How do I stop being so hard on myself without losing self-awareness? A: Self-compassion and self-knowledge are partners. As researcher Dr. Kristin Neff puts it, "You can look clearly at yourself when you're not afraid of what you'll find." Self-compassion creates the psychological safety for honest, accurate self-appraisal, replacing harsh rumination with compassionate self-reflection. Humility is the result: an accurate, grounded sense of self that's neither inflated nor deflated. Q: Why does being humble feel so uncomfortable and countercultural? A: Because in many ways, it is. We live in a world that often rewards certainty, self-promotion, and being right, even when those things don't actually nourish us. Building humility means opening up to uncertainty and the unknown, which takes real courage. The good news is that discomfort is also building something called uncertainty-tolerance, a form of emotional resilience that reaches across every area of your life in really nourishing ways.   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome & orientation — Aimee frames the three-part humility arc (Know Yourself → Check Yourself → Go Beyond Yourself) [01:30] Henry's realization: humility, like every Joy Lab Element, is ultimately about learning to love well and connect more deeply [03:00] Why humility is the antidote to loneliness — the difference between being surrounded by people and being genuinely seen; how isolation is really a form of alienation [05:00] What it feels like to be with a truly humble person — and why humility makes us safer, more trustworthy, and more magnetic in relationships and communities [06:30] The traffic circle of defensiveness — Aimee on why the risk of being burned by someone is still better than a lifetime of self-protective looping [07:30] Epistemic humility explained — the idea that your understanding of reality is always partial, always filtered, always a vantage point. And so is everyone else's. (Plus: a pronunciation debate.) [08:45] Why disagreement doesn't mean someone is wrong, and how truth is larger than any one person's grasp of it [10:30] William James on the deepest craving in human nature: to be appreciated and seen [11:00] Two practical strategies for going beyond yourself: (1) deep, active listening as a humility practice — not formulating your response, but truly receiving another person; (2) seeing the innocence of others [12:30] Thich Nhat Hanh: "Listen until they empty their hearts." Henry shares this as a guide for showing up and listening [13:30] Seeing the innocence in others — Henry's 30+ years of clinical wisdom distilled: most people are doing the best they can with what they have, right now. How holding that awareness softens judgment without eliminating boundaries [15:30] Aimee reflects: "That's the wisdom I'd want somebody to hold when they see me messing up." [16:00] Experiment preview for Joy Lab Program members + closing Rumi quote: "You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

The Virtual Couch
What Happens When You Stop Needing to Be Right - Certainty, Curiosity, and Emotional Immaturity

The Virtual Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 67:10 Transcription Available


Why does certainty feel safer than curiosity—and why does that quietly run so many of our relationships? In this Q&A crossover, Tony answers three listener questions that sound completely unrelated—a spouse who looked through a phone without asking, someone who keeps pulling conversations back to themselves, and why confident, certain voices dominate public life—then reveals the single thread connecting all three: how hard it is to tolerate uncertainty, and why curiosity (not certainty) is where growth actually lives. If you've ever felt the pull to fill in the blanks, win the argument, or get reassurance right now, this one will make you feel seen. In this episode, you'll: Reframe the phone fight using Tony's four pillars of a connected conversation—because it's almost never about the phone. Understand why your brain treats not knowing as a threat (it's a "don't get killed device") and how to stay present in the gray. Build a well inside yourself instead of chasing validation in every conversation—Tony's "emotionally dehydrated" metaphor for growing up with conditional self-worth. Tell the difference between confidence rooted in security and performative certainty that needs an audience. Trade self-monitoring for genuine curiosity using implicit memory and ACT—because you're not broken, you're human. Tony Overbay is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than two decades of clinical experience helping people become curious rather than defensive. If the noise of everyone being so sure has left you exhausted, press play—there's room here to not know, and to grow from it. 00:00 Q&A Episode Setup 01:34 Three Questions Theme 05:18 Why Curiosity Matters 07:25 Brain Craves Certainty 09:03 Ambiguity Feels Threatening 10:49 Stress Kills Curiosity 13:14 Cognitive Flexibility 14:38 Certainty Gets Rewarded 17:39 Phone Privacy Conflicts 22:40 Four Pillars Framework 26:49 Validation Seeking Habits 28:37 Desert and Thirst Metaphor 31:28 Validation Seeking Pattern 32:04 Curiosity Over Self-Monitoring 34:05 Boundaries With Unavailable People 35:30 You Are Not Broken 36:19 ACT Mindset Shift 37:48 Language Learning Analogy 40:24 From Self-Criticism to Acceptance 42:06 Certainty vs Wisdom 48:27 Insecurity and Emotional Immaturity 50:43 Narcissism as Defense 56:27 Healthy Ego vs Defensive Ego 01:02:27 Leadership and Group Dynamics 01:05:21 Choose Curiosity and Close Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com

Tough Girl Podcast
Helen Spencer – Vet, Polar Explorer & South Pole Ski Adventurer

Tough Girl Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 45:29


Meet Helen Spencer, a veterinarian from Kent who swapped clinic life for the extremes of the world. From hiking in Afghanistan, Mongolia, and Yemen to caring for orangutans in Borneo, Helen has chased adventure across the globe. In this episode, she shares her journey to ski the last degree to the South Pole, including: Training, kit prep, and polar skills courses The physical and mental challenges of long polar expeditions Coping with loss, vulnerability, and finding strength on the ice Lessons in perseverance, confidence, and small steps toward big dreams Helen's story is a testament to courage, resilience, and pursuing your goals—even when the journey is long and demanding. ***  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 Helen Being based in Kent Growing up on a farm and having a lot of freedom  Becoming a vet Wanting more adventure  Working for the charity: World Wide Veterinary Service  In her free time loving to travel  Leaving school and travelling with her backpack, and staying in hostels  Starting to do a few solo and group expeditions Hiking in Afganistan, Madagascar, Mongolia, Yemen, Palestine, North Korea Recently skiing the last degree of the South Pole   Building her confidence with travelling  Earning enough money to go f www.interrail.eu/en Having a budget of £10 per day Spending time in Borneo looking after Orangutans Being a shy, farm kid growing up and being better with animals than people  Having 5 years at university  Having a neighbour who had a zoo and spending time helping out at the zoo Knowing what she wanted to do when she was 5 Building internal confidence  Hiking in Afganistan's Wakhan Corridor   Why expedition are about the people you meet as well as where you go Getting the balance right between being social enough but also having time for herself  Needing time out and making sure she has her own tent Having a 10 day tolerance on expeditions  Her goal to ski to the the pole in Antarctica and where the dream came from  Being fascinated by polar history  A week long polar skills course in Finse, Norway  Needing a challenge - being in bad mental and physical health  Taking some time out after selling her veterinarian clinic in London Having a year to get in shape  Training at the Altitude Centre in London  Not being able to test her kit Receiving a lot of help and advice  Heading to Loughborough Elite Sports Centre to have her fitness tested  Dr Amelia Rudd  Heading over to Antarctica and what it was like  Antarctic Logistics Expeditions (ALE) Being out on the ice and why it was like being out on the open ocean  Pulling the pulk at altitude on the ice  Why it was a physical challenge but also a mental challenge  Her way of coping with difficulties  Wanting to feel small  Being there mid summer, when the sun never sets. Rainbows and halos forming around the sun Being able to move forward after the challenge Trying to cope with the loss of her parents in an accident, 2 weeks before she was due to be married  Being in a dark place  Coping by being on her own and doing physical endurance  Wanting to be broken down and feel vulnerable  Getting to the pole and why it was hugely emotional  Why it meant everything to her  Kick on Fundraising £20K in memory of her mum who had Parkinson's Gaining confidence, a bit more self assurance and pride.   Spending 3 weeks in Antarctica, and skiing for 8 days  Tent life… Going to the loo! Code Brown! Pooing in a bag and packing out your poo. The worst bit of the expedition and having to leave your warm sleeping bag How to connect with Helen on Social Media  Final words of advice Some dreams can take time Taking small steps and trying the thing you want to do Her mantras in life…. "Don't be a dick to yourself", "Don't be a dick to others" and Don't be a dick with our environment"    Social Media Instagram: @adventure_vet_spence  Justgiving: www.justgiving.com/page/helen-spencer-1728903029666

Walking Through The Word - Daily Podcast Commentary

June 23 | Deuteronomy 9:1-10:5; Luke 8:4-15; Psalm 69:32-36; Proverbs 17:23 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

Sports Daily
Needing A Law That KU & Wichita State BB Play Every Year

Sports Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 20:30


Needing A Law That KU & Wichita State BB Play Every Year bonus 1230 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:11:57 +0000 midg76OBHwRUZV1yi7BWVCwbTCt8IjeJ sports Sports Daily sports Needing A Law That KU & Wichita State BB Play Every Year Wichita's popular morning local sports talk radio show is Sports Daily with Jacob Albracht and Tommy Castor. Listen live M-F 7a-11a on KFH! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com

The Rich Eisen Show
Hour 3, Kirk Morrison's Top 5 NFL Teams Most Needing a Super Bowl Win, plus The Athletic's Ted Nguyen

The Rich Eisen Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 46:53


The Athletic's Ted Nguyen tells guest host Kirk Morrison what the game tape says about controversial NFL Supplemental Draft prospect Brendan Sorsby, what impact Myles Garrett will have on the Los Angeles Rams' defense, discusses new Philadelphia Eagles OC Sean Mannion, why the Tennessee Titans made Jeffery Simmons the highest paid DT in NFL history, and more. Kirk reveals how he got caught up in the Knicks' victory parade, and reveals his list of top 5 NFL teams most in need of a Super Bowl win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Power Station
There is no wrong door, we accept anyone needing help with their mental health, substance abuse disorders or housing

Power Station

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 36:05


This moment in America is living proof that the path to a just society requires the shedding of false narratives that demonize people and communities for social currency and political gain. These narratives influence how elected officials expend fiscal resources and which policies and regulations they enact. And it takes education, organizing and relationship building by nonprofits and people with lived experience to dispel myths and adopt new-found truths. In this episode of Power Station, Damien Cabezas, President and CEO of Community Connections DC, the largest nonprofit provider of mental health services in the nation's capital, offers a powerful example of how an historically maligned community remains stigmatized and profoundly misunderstood. While the public perceives that 70% of people with mental illness are violent the reality is that people with mental illness are more likely to be victims than perpetrators of crime. And as he explains, treatment, along with access to stable housing and community-based supports, leads to recovery and the capacity to thrive. Damien is an exceptional leader and advocate for people navigating mental illness and substance abuse disorders. He knows the costs to families, our economy and society when we embrace stigma over solutions.

Connect Church Podcast
Knowing without needing God | Pastor Adam White

Connect Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 46:07


Knowing without needing God | Pastor Adam White by Connect Church

The Art of Mindful Dating
Why Needing Answers Keeps You Stuck After Betrayal Trauma

The Art of Mindful Dating

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 13:31


After betrayal, it's natural to feel like you need answers to move on. But what if that search is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, trauma specialist Liana West explains why the brain becomes fixated on understanding what happened after cheating or betrayal—and how that pattern reinforces emotional pain. You'll learn how rumination works in the nervous system, why “closure” often backfires, and what actually helps you heal.If you're navigating betrayal trauma, infidelity, or relationship breakdown and feel stuck in overthinking, this episode will give you a new way forward.You'll learn:Why “needing answers” is a trauma responseHow rumination prolongs emotional distressThe neuroscience behind feeling stuckA more effective path to healingLiana West, MSc, is a Certified Specialist in Trauma Recovery, trained in hypnotherapy, OEI, and EMDR-based approaches. She helps clients resolve betrayal trauma patterns quickly and effectively.Free Clarity Session: https://calendly.com/lianawest/freecallFree Betrayal Trauma Guide: https://lianawest.com/resource-102510#betrayalrecoverybetrayal trauma, infidelity recovery, healing after cheating, relationship trauma, emotional healing, trauma recovery, rumination, trauma brain, hypnotherapy, EMDR, neuroscience trauma, mental health podcast

Broadcasts – Christian Working Woman

You have everything you need. A good job, a house, the car that you want. Individual freedom to follow your dreams, be who you want to be, do what you want to do, go where you want, when you want, dress in the latest fashion—the god of freedom, an idol. Your desires define your path. That is your identity. And each day you strive to build on this identity because it isn't fixed. It evolves based on what you feel and think. There is no rest in this identity. It is an endless pursuit of self. The idol of self isn't like other things we can point to because the finish line is ever moving. We always want to be something or someone more than we are. How much are you thinking about these things? But when did this thinking of self begin? Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden'?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, “'You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.'” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil (Genesis 3:1-5). Eve. She desired to be something she wasn't, having knowledge of good and evil like God. It wasn't because there wasn't perfectly good fruit in the rest of the garden. Eve fell to the idol of self. Satan got her to overthink about all she could have but didn't. From that moment on, humanity began the race with itself, to run continually seeking to be something we are not. Overthinking about ourselves and forgetting to think about God. God created us in his image but not to be gods. Our present cultural norm of self-sufficiency says we don't need anyone or anything to be successful. God? Why would you need God in your everyday decisions and thinking? What we forget is this deception in thought started in the Garden of Eden. The basic definition of self-sufficient is problematic in and of itself. “Needing no help in satisfying one's basic needs, like food.” Last I checked, we are very dependent on not only others, but also on things wildly outside of our human control when it comes to food. Last I checked, we don't control the rain or sunshine required to grow crops. While we have created technologies to help supply water when there isn't any for crops or livestock during a drought, we control less than we believe. The secondary definition of self-sufficient is emotionally and intellectually independent. Eve was seeking intellectual independence when she ate the forbidden fruit. She wanted self-sufficiency. When I think about the Garden of Eden and the beauty, provision and abundance described, my mind drifts off to a place where there was peace and a oneness with the Lord. Yet Eve was tempted. In perfect communion with the Lord, she wanted intellectual independence from God! Thanks to Eve, we don't live in Eden, and ever since the fall, the volume of temptation to self-sufficiency has been dialed up to a fevered pitch with everything in our midst competing against our thoughts of God! Peace and oneness with him seem elusive, even for those of us who have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Our days are filled with temptation to lean into idols that make us overthink about ourselves and think less about Jesus! Let's call these the idols of self. Basically, anything that prioritizes thinking of “self” above everything and everyone else, most importantly, thinking about yourself more than God. That fevered noise in our culture about how we can overthink ourselves is anything but peaceful. Appearance. How much are you thinking each day about your appearance? Has this become an idol of self? This can manifest in so many ways so let's just consider a few. Wanting to dress professionally and look nice for work is one thing, but has this become something that takes up a lot of your thinking? Do you worry about what other people are wearing? Do you comment on other people when they are dressed differently? What about your hair and makeup? Are you skipping devotional time with the Lord to make sure you look the best? Are you watching fashion reels on social media or shopping online instead of reading your Bible? Do you seek attention by what you are wearing and get an extra charge when someone compliments the way you look? On average, women spend between $1,500-$2,000 on clothing and $1,000-$3,700 on beauty products and services annually. Again, this is average, and most studies will tell you the more you make at work, the more you will spend on average. Other costs to consider are gym memberships and other cosmetic services many women are using to stay looking their best! None of this is truly “bad” but when you overthink it and it becomes an idol, anything good can quickly become a slippery slope leading you away from your identity in God and closer to what our noisy culture is demanding of you. Remember the Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). If you overthink your appearance, what does this indicate about your heart? Sovereignty. Are you someone that always thinks you are right? Is the sovereignty of self an idol for you? Even believers of Jesus can get caught in this overthinking that lives to expect others to function by their own moral compass. Even if your compass is Jesus, are you lording over people with your views and pushing them away from the true gospel with your rules instead of being loving. For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers (Titus 1:10). The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth (1 Timothy 4:1-3). God's Word says these people must be rebuked! You cannot add “your rules” to God's truth! Lately, we have seen people's thoughts on full display through social media. Somehow, we have mixed culture and politics with a message about Jesus that truly does not add up. Judgements when others don't believe what we do or how we do are quick. When you spend time overthinking how other people aren't like you or doing what you want them to do instead of focusing on how God would want you to show up to those that are different from you, sovereignty of self may be an idol. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor (James 4:12)? We are not supposed to be the judge of others. This doesn't mean we should shy away from providing good feedback to others in a non-judgmental way, but we need to avoid thinking we are the end all be all! The only truth is in the Word of God! Only God can truly change things and the more we overthink about our way being the right way, the less we remember God's way! Self-Promotion/Pride. Unfortunately, many who are overthinking about their way being the right way have a significant platform for self-promotion. Even if you don't suffer with thoughts of self-sovereignty, are you thinking a lot about your next social media post or how many views, likes and follows you have? Is the idol of self-promotion taking ahold of your time? If you post something that you feel good about, are you overly disappointed if it doesn't perform well? Maybe you only receive one “like”. How does this shift your mood? Are you angry or discouraged? On the other end of the spectrum, let's say you have a following on social media—many likes and many follows. Are you spending more time thinking about these followers than you are about God? Beyond social media, how are you promoting yourself up at work? Do you think about the next meeting and how you will comment or get noticed? Do you worry when you don't get the last word or when another colleague receives accolades? If you lead a team, how do you balance taking credit or giving it? Are you an I or a we colleague? I did this or we worked together… The Bible consistently warns about self-promotion and pride and not thinking of others. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted (Matthew 23:12). Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. For it is not who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends (2 Corinthians 10:17-18) Remembering pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are; there is no God (Psalm 10:4). Bottom line, if you are thinking about exalting yourself and how it makes you feel, good or bad, more than you are thinking about what God tells you to do in his Word, you are overthinking about yourself! Covetousness. Do you spend a lot of time thinking about things you want or don't have? Even covetousness, a fancy word for jealousy, can be another way of overthinking about yourself. Described as a harmful spirit in 1 Samuel, jealousy can “rush upon us” when we least expect it. In 1 Samuel we learn how Saul is truly jealous of the attention David is receiving retuning from war. He is jealous of how people follow David, so much so that he seeks to harm David both directly and by sending him off to more conflict. Jealousy can create so many thoughts. I wish I had clothes like her. If only, I had the opportunities so and so had. I really like that car that he drives. How can I get these things, or how can I take the good attention away from someone else and get this spotlight on me?! Are you like Saul? Jealous and overthinking about how you wish someone wasn't as prosperous as you? Are you plotting ways to tear them down? Has a harmful spirit rushed upon your thinking? James 3:16 tells us where jealousy and selfish ambition exist there will be disorder and every vile practice. And this is not God's will for us! Remember, our God will supply every need of ours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). God also chooses who he will exalt and when. We are just called to follow him! Overthinking about ourselves is isolating. Whether we are overconsumed thinking about our appearance, thinking we are always right, deciding how we can promote ourselves, or coveting what someone else has, we are simply overthinking about ourselves! All these ways of overthinking don't draw us closer to God or others. These patterns of overthinking can lead to isolation and even depression. We were created for unity with God and community with other believers. Now, how can we shift this overthinking? Releasing ourselves from the culture driven notions that self is the central most important part of our life is first. People and things can never provide for our central happiness! Seeking praise from others will always disappoint us! The gospel is the direct antithesis of the culture of self-idolatry. Jesus invites us to a beautiful life of thinking about him! Start with abiding. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine and you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing (John 15: 4-5). Abide in my love (John 15:9). In Jesus, you will bear much fruit! Without him, you will do nothing. Remember why you exist. It isn't to think about yourself. You were made for God. Life itself is amazing—a gift from God each day. Turning your overthinking about yourself to thinking about God will bring joy and fulfillment beyond what you can fathom!

Saxo Market Call
Accenture needing dentures after market knocks its teeth out

Saxo Market Call

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 23:41


Today, we highlight another high energy day for the equity market, with semiconductor stocks screaming back higher and the US dollar continuing its move higher post-FOMC, even as we question whether the market is anticipating the future path of Fed policy appropriately. A focus on the worst performer in the S&P 500 today: Accenture, which was pummelled 18% to an almost nine-year low on fears of additional AI disruption even as the company scrambles for a new business model to have an answer for the age of AI. This and more on today's pod, which is hosted by Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy. Links John's latest The FX Trader update Accenture knocked post earnings as it is scrambling to redefine itself - good coverage from FT. Izabella Kaminska with more of her usual second order thinking on how to position the USD 300 billion package in the Iran deal. Odd Lots podcast interviews the venerable Jeremy Grantham, who has seen a think or two in his 87-plus years. WSJ profiles the success of the Lynas CEO in building its rare earths capacity. About twice per week (in normal times, hopefully soon to resume), you will find links discussed on the podcast and a chart-of-the-day over at the John J. Hardy substack. Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and the Saxo Strategy Team here. Please reach out to us at marketcall@saxobank.com for feedback and questions. Click here to open an account with Saxo. Intro music by AShamaluevMusic DISCLAIMER This content is marketing material. Trading financial instruments carries risks. Always ensure that you understand these risks before trading. This material does not contain investment advice or an encouragement to invest in a particular manner. Historic performance is not a guarantee of future results. The instrument(s) referenced in this content may be issued by a partner, from whom Saxo Bank A/S receives promotional fees, payment or retrocessions. While Saxo may receive compensation from these partnerships, all content is created with the aim of providing clients with valuable information and options.

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates
#479 Dr Mike Israetel - Drugs To Build Muscle and Lose Fat Without Needing to Work Out

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 57:57


Dr Mike Israetel returns to enlighten you on what's coming in the future of health, fitness, and aesthetics. Mike's new book, The Aesthetics Revolution, is available everywhere June 23rd, so grab a copy.Mike shares what we may see happen in the relatively near future, including:Will we have access to drugs that build muscle without working out (and we're not talking about PEDs)Roughly when could we see approval and access to these drugsHow will AI expand our capacity to research and develop new pharmaceuticalsWhat should we expect from the next generation of fat loss drugsHow powerful will they be and will they have fewer potential side effectsWill the muscle-building drugs be an effective combo with the weight loss drugsTo what degree will people be able to create "designer physiques"Will people stop working out if they can get the aesthetic and even health benefits of these drugsWill people be and stay as happy as they think if they gain access to this degree of physique changeIs life extension a potential outcome of this revolution in pharmaceuticalsWill de-aging be possibleAnd much moreInstagram: @drmikeisraetelCHAPTERS00:57 Muscle Drugs Without Training01:21 Why Steroids Are Blunt02:38 Myostatin and New Anabolics05:27 Approval Timelines and Access06:48 AI, Peptides, and China Fast Track09:22 Health Uses Beyond Bodybuilding13:19 Next Gen GLP-1 Weight Loss16:08 Oral Options and Liver Fat18:00 Mass Adoption Tipping Point21:03 Designing Physiques With Tech26:04 Gym Attendance and Real Health31:00 Hedonic Adaptation and Happiness33:18 Money and Happiness33:51 Attractiveness Changes Lives35:42 Hedonic Adaptation Debate37:09 Future Where Everyone Is Hot38:42 GLP-1 Culture Clash40:33 Exercise Beyond the Gym43:09 Fun, Fitness, and Honesty44:24 Longevity From New Drugs49:08 AI Designed Medicines54:22 Genetic Engineering Era55:42 Serene Revolution and Cybernetics57:33 Book Plug and FarewellSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you better understand the future of medicine, aesthetics, and human performance, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I'll respond)Sending it to someone fascinated by longevity, AI, or the future of fitnessFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent youL1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSEhttps://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopeventsUse code COATES at checkout

Midlife AF Podcast
Episode 18: What Was Alcohol Keeping You Safe From Experiencing? - Dry July, No Drama

Midlife AF Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 7:26


Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 18: What Was Alcohol Keeping You Safe From Experiencing? - Dry July, No Drama I want you to really listen to this one. Instead of beating yourself up after you have drunk more than you wanted to - focus on the data. Stop being so judgemental. Judgement puts us into a state of dysregulation, and dysregulation makes us much more likely to drink. In my programs we work on data, not blame. We work on growth mindset, not self-attack. It is always: what did I not yet know how to do? The question to ask yourself every single time this happens during your preparation week: What was alcohol keeping me safe from experiencing? For many of us there is a harsh inner critic constantly telling us everything we did wrong and catastrophising everything that is about to happen. Often, drinking is trying to make that voice stop. Often it is trying to keep us pushing through when we are exhausted - or trying to help us relax because we genuinely do not know how to do that without it. For so many women it is exhaustion. Burnout. Needing to stop. We have been culturally conditioned to push through our nervous system and judge ourselves the moment our capacity is not where we think it should be. Alcohol stops us from experiencing ourselves as less than capable. It gives us permission to stop - because we do not know how to give that permission to ourselves. For me it was different again - alcohol let me stay in the room with my family and actually engage when all I wanted was time alone. My brain had been conditioned to believe wanting that time alone was selfish. It let me focus on their needs when everything in me wanted to focus on what I needed to get done. There are a million versions of this question. What is it helping you avoid experiencing? Once you understand what alcohol has been keeping you safe from - you can start to explore what you actually need instead. This episode is part of Dry July, No Drama - a daily MidlifeAF podcast mini series with tips for cutting back on alcohol without willpower, labels or forever. My Awareness Worksheets are perfect for asking yourself exactly this question - without judgement, with curiosity. See links below: FREE TOOLS - four beautiful resources to help you drink less and feel fabulous: 7 Steps to Take Back Control of Alcohol - the exact steps I took when I started out on this journey nearly five years ago. https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/7-steps Awareness Worksheets - if you do nothing else, working through the answers to these questions will change your relationship with alcohol for the better. https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in Your North Star Visualisation - stops your brain freaking out about doing something unfamiliar. https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation Grounding Meditation - you know that feeling when you have a drink and the body goes "aaaaaaaahhhhhhh" and everything seems to relax? What the body really needs is to ground - to come back home to self, and for self to feel lovely. That is what we work on in my live programs. We start every session with a grounding and connect with ourselves to find out what our body really needs when it thinks it wants to drink. https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/grounding READY TO GO DEEPER? Ready to make alcohol a non-issue? Watch my free one-hour masterclass: 5 Surprising Ways Taking a Break from Booze Can Be Effortless and Change Your Life. One hour. Five shifts. Your take it or leave it relationship with alcohol starts here. WATCH NOW FOR FREE: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/masterclass Are you tired of the mental back-and-forth about drinking? I am running a FREE 3-Day Alcohol Reset on 23, 24 and 25 June, 7pm Melb/Syd (replays available). No willpower talk. No abstinence pressure. You can even drink while you do it. A judgement-free space to learn the tools to step into a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol. REGISTER FREE: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/3-day-reset Want a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol? Want to stop all the "will I, won't I" internal conflict around wine? I am running the Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment LIVE from Wednesday 1 July. 30 days. Small group coaching. Only 25 spots. Small, intimate and private. Rewire your brain and nervous system so you no longer have to reach for a glass to quieten your busy brain, calm your overwhelmed soul or socialise when your social battery is spent. Early bird pricing open now - $500 off the full price, plus two 1:1 counselling sessions with me and 3 webinars included (worth +$1,000). We won't run this live again until October. YOUR NEXT RIGHT MOVE STARTS HERE: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment Change happens in a moment, my friends - the preparation for change takes a little bit of time. Take the time. You will be amazed at the difference it makes.

Joy Lab Podcast
Going Beyond Yourself: How Humility Fights Loneliness, Builds Connection, & Protects Mental Health [271]

Joy Lab Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 17:17


Humility is a powerful mental health tool we have. The science of happiness is clear: genuine connection and belonging are among the strongest predictors of emotional resilience and wellbeing. In this episode of Joy Lab we'll explore the final dimension of humility: going beyond yourself. Building on Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren's framework from Humble, we'll explore how knowing yourself and checking your ego aren't the finish line. That's prep work so you can show up for others with open eyes and an open heart. Whether you've been lonely, stuck in defensive loops, or just tired of running into yourself everywhere you turn, this episode offers a warm, science-grounded roadmap toward deeper connection. This is Episode 4 of Joy Lab's Element of Humility series, following Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren's framework: know yourself, check yourself, and go beyond yourself.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).    Full transcript      Sources and Notes for our Element of Humility: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes in this Humility series: Humility Can Be Stressful... But Worth it for Mental Health [ep. 268] Know Yourself: The Humility Practice That Quiets Rumination and Builds Emotional Resilience [ep. 269] Check Yourself: Ego Threat, Stress Relief, & Needing to Prove Yourself [270] Book: Humble by Daryl Van Tongeren, PhD Tara Brach's website Find more about Neff's work on Self-compassion at Self-Compassion.org More on C.S. Lewis from the C.S. Lewis Foundation.  Hagá & Olson. 'If I only had a little humility, I would be perfect': Children's and adults' perceptions of intellectually arrogant, humble, and diffident people. Access here. Nielsen & Marrone. Humility: Our current understanding of the construct and its role in organizations. Access here. Porter et al. Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility. Access here. Van Tongeren et al. Humility. Access here.  Weidman et al. The psychological structure of humility. Access here. Wright et al. The psychological significance of humility. Access here. Wendell Berry's book Standing by Words   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome & orientation — Aimee frames the three-part humility arc (Know Yourself → Check Yourself → Go Beyond Yourself) [01:30] Henry's realization: humility, like every Joy Lab Element, is ultimately about learning to love well and connect more deeply [03:00] Why humility is the antidote to loneliness — the difference between being surrounded by people and being genuinely seen; how isolation is really a form of alienation [05:00] What it feels like to be with a truly humble person — and why humility makes us safer, more trustworthy, and more magnetic in relationships and communities [06:30] The traffic circle of defensiveness — Aimee on why the risk of being burned by someone is still better than a lifetime of self-protective looping [07:30] Epistemic humility explained — the idea that your understanding of reality is always partial, always filtered, always a vantage point. And so is everyone else's. (Plus: a pronunciation debate.) [08:45] Why disagreement doesn't mean someone is wrong, and how truth is larger than any one person's grasp of it [10:30] William James on the deepest craving in human nature: to be appreciated and seen [11:00] Two practical strategies for going beyond yourself: (1) deep, active listening as a humility practice — not formulating your response, but truly receiving another person; (2) seeing the innocence of others [12:30] Thich Nhat Hanh: "Listen until they empty their hearts." Henry shares this as a guide for showing up and listening [13:30] Seeing the innocence in others — Henry's 30+ years of clinical wisdom distilled: most people are doing the best they can with what they have, right now. How holding that awareness softens judgment without eliminating boundaries [15:30] Aimee reflects: "That's the wisdom I'd want somebody to hold when they see me messing up." [16:00] Experiment preview for Joy Lab Program members + closing Rumi quote: "You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Oh Behave - Harmony in the household with your pets - Recommended by Oprah - on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
Oh Behave - Episode 574 Meet Muttville's Laurie Routhier: Major Ally for Senior Dogs Needing Homes

Oh Behave - Harmony in the household with your pets - Recommended by Oprah - on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 30:57 Transcription Available


Grey-muzzled dogs whose circumstances leave them homeless are finding wonderful new homes thanks to Laurie Routhier and her team at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco. Since 2007, more than 14,000 dogs have been rescued, and Muttville provides a home-like environment, an army of dedicated foster volunteers and community support ranging from school-aged students to senior citizens. Tune in to learn more on this Oh Behave show episode hosted by Arden Moore, who is also proud of her senior dog and shelter alum, Kona. EPISODE NOTES: Meet Muttville's Laurie Routhier: Major Ally for Senior Dogs Needing Homes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oh-behave-with-arden-moore-harmony-in-the-household-with-your-pets-recommended-by-oprah--6666801/support.

The Daily Stoic
This Is Poverty That's Your Fault | No Shame In Needing Help

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 7:40


There is the form of poverty that is not having enough. But there was another form of poverty that Seneca talked about...

RealGM Radio with Danny Leroux
Winners & Losers of the 2025-26 NBA Season (with Keith Parish)

RealGM Radio with Danny Leroux

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 65:30


The New York Knicks end a 53-year drought, capturing the NBA championship behind Jalen Brunson's rise and bold front-office moves. Can their wheeling-and-dealing become a league-winning blueprint? The episode spotlights the Knicks' pivotal trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the hiring of Mike Brown, and dramatic Finals comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson's dominance and the strategic assembly of a star-heavy roster spark a reexamination of team-building philosophies across the league. Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish debate the futures of the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Milwaukee Bucks after playoff stumbles, spotlighting shifting power dynamics as emerging stars like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards challenge aging superstars. The conversation also unpacks the league's evolving attitudes toward small guards, the revitalization of the Charlotte Hornets, and the impact of NBA Cup and tanking reforms. Can teams thrive by staying competitive, or is “the middle” still a dead end?   00:00 Knicks' Championship Moves & Jalen Brunson Ascends 14:10 Discussing NBA player trades 19:07 Jokic entering his prime 20:44 Discussing Aaron Gordon's trade potential 30:13 LeBron joining the Hornets? 34:23 Discussing Wimby's effort in All-Star Game 39:18 Discussing changes to tanking rules 42:05 Team building strategies and trades 48:58 Needing a dynamic center 56:30 Critiquing 3-point reliance in playoffs 01:00:24 Building through the draft debate 01:02:57 Clippers' successful team reshuffle   RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elevate Construction
Ep.1628 - Needing Two Things to Stay Motivated

Elevate Construction

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 7:46


In this episode, Jason shares a personal insight into productivity: he needs to feel like he's accomplishing two things at once to stay engaged and focused. He explains how this mindset drives his work in lean image creation, bootcamp training, book writing, and running multiple businesses simultaneously. What you'll learn in this episode: How to structure tasks to accomplish multiple goals simultaneously. The role of motivation in sustaining high productivity. Applying Lean Takt principles to creative and operational work. How to optimize personal focus across projects and responsibilities. Why understanding human brain differences can improve engagement and output. Are you accomplishing one thing or multiple things that fuel your focus?   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

Tough Girl Podcast
Dr. Shawna Pandya – Canada's First Named Female Commercial Astronaut & Space Medicine Pioneer

Tough Girl Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 45:37


Meet Dr. Shawna Pandya, Canada's first named female commercial astronaut and a leading figure in space medicine. From emergency medicine to aquanaut missions and suborbital research flights, Shawna has trained to thrive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth—and soon, in space. In this episode, she shares her journey from a childhood inspired by Dr. Roberta Bondar, through neuroscience and medical training, to testing spacesuits in zero gravity and completing multiple NEPTUNE aquanaut missions.  We dive into: The challenges of spaceflight on the body and mind The "RIDGE" framework Radiation, Isolation, Distance, Gravity, Environment Using emergency medicine, diving, and piloting to build operational readiness Maintaining balance, avoiding burnout, and living a life aligned with values Preparing for her upcoming flight with Virgin Galactic Shawna's story is a masterclass in perseverance, curiosity, and aiming for the stars—literally. ***  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 Shawna  Being Canada's first named female Astronaut  Her early years and growing up in the 90s Wanting to be an Astronaut since she was a child and being inspired by Dr. Roberta Bondar Simplifying things  Wanting to follow in her footsteps  Doing a neuroscience degree The influence of her parents  Girl Guides of Canada  Doing outdoor education during junior high and building her spirit of adventure  Inheriting her work ethic from her parents - thinking the normal work day was from 7am to 10pm Sharing her goal and telling people what she wanted to achieve  Taking a family trip to Australia at 12 years old and being obsessed with the Southern Night Sky  Not knowing if it will work out or not - Having to love the grind and the journey  Keeping focused on the goal  Not letting other people opinions stop her  Her parents wanting her to have a realistic career ambition  The roadmap included medicine  After doing her undergrad in neuroscience and applying for medical school Having a back up plan - just in case  International Space University - Masters Program  Asking medical school for a deferral  Doing an internship at the European Space Agency European Space Centre and making a meaningful contribution to space medicine  Dealing with criticism Having balance in her life and not suffering from burnout  Pursuing the trajectory as a research astronaut - and still maintaining her clinical hours in emergency medicine  Work life balance  Why she does't burn out Living her life according to her values  Having complete control over her schedule   Being surrounded by good people Finding fulfilment and loving what she does Being inspired to be a better version of herself everyday  Fitness and health in space  Bone density and muscle mass  Space Medicine  The challenges of space flight environment and why it's trying to kill you  The "RIDGE" Framework short for Space Radiation, Isolation and Confinement, Distance from Earth, Gravity fields, and Hostile/Closed Environments. Altered day night cycles - 1 sunrise/sunset every 90 mins - 16 sunrise - sunset cycles per 24hr period every and how it interferes with your sleep cycle Micro-gravity and how it affects your bodily systems  Physical activity as therapy and using it as a way of investing in herself.  The days she doesn't make it to the gym  Needing to change something up - or end up burning out  Learning diving skills and spending time underwater Looking for transferable skills Being operational good and a good team mate Operational environments: - emergency medicine, diving, sky diving and piloting  The importance of having aqua-naught experience  Going on 2 NEPTUNE Missions  NEPTUNE (Nautical Experiments in Physiology, Technology and Underwater Exploration) Building her space flight readiness Learning to handle stress in challenging situations  Why there is no room for ego  Using emergency medicine as an example  Escalation patterns of communication  Question - Suggestion - Statement - Command  Why there is a time and place for everything  If everything is urgent - nothing is urgent! Urgency fatigue - not knowing what do first Being aware of what tools you have at your disposal High risk - high reward scenarios  The countdown to flight  Since 2021 - the launch of private companies into space  Going to space for research  What kind of astronaut do you want to be? Being a research astronaut  Training flights as a team - and getting to fly with her good friends Kellie Gerardi  Dr. Norah Patten  Figuring out research priorities  The outreach aspects of what they do Science diplomacy  The lead up to the space flight  Managing fears and concerns  Having a job to do  Being aware of the need to be prepared  Deciding on the final payloads Dealing with periods in space  Quick Fire Questions Being an evening person Not scheduling early morning meetings Starting her day at 9am Favourite movie and favourite space movie  2007 movie - Sunshine Book inspiration - Chris Hatfield - An Astronaut's guide to Earth  Music inspiration - liking high adrenaline workout play lists  Liking the John Wicks Soundtrack  Beach or mountains.. Favourite food at home and in space High RPM skipping Rest and relaxation Her love for birds - having a 56g Lovebird - 'Jules'  Mantra and words she lives by - 'You've got this" Words from mum - "Keep going" - "Keep moving" Words from dad - "What's the difference between success and activity? Success is eating tomato soup with a spoon, activity is eating tomato soup with a fork" How to connect and follow along on social media Final words of advice and wisdom for other girls who want to pursue  Pick what you want to do, aim to be really, really good at it.  Aim to become the hardest working person in the room. Because the work ethic is free. Work really hard to get to where you want to be and then act like you belong there, because you do. You just need to make space for yourself.    Social Media Website: shawnapandya.com  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/shawnapandya  Instagram: @shawnapandya  Facebook: @shawnapandyaofficial  

The Mental Golf Show
295: Steve Kamb - How to Try Again, Play More Free, and Not Let Fear Wreck Your Game

The Mental Golf Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 94:49


Get Steve Kamb's new book How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change THAT STICKS (Amazon link) ----- Steve Kamb is the author of the brand new book How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change THAT STICKS. In this conversation (and in his book) Steve helps us learn about life and golf and the many parallels between the two. We talk about failure, redefining, reframing and better understanding failure, the relationship between failure and fear and our deep need for survival, the importance of self-compassion and acceptance while also navigating change, finding the balance of playing the game you currently have and improving the game you currently have, practical strategies for letting go of control and expectations, theories Steve talks about like Expectation Bankruptcy and Failing Compassionately, and how to use experimentation and taking small steps to foster growth. The mission of The Mental Golf Show is to explore high performance through the lens of golf, and this conversation hits right in the strike zone of that mission. ----- Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 - Intro 3:16 - Redefining and Having a Better Relationship with Failure 13:06 - ⛳️ The Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. 14:43 - Expectations, Plans for the Future, and Acceptance to Play Golf More Freely 33:42 -

Walking Through The Word - Daily Podcast Commentary

June 16 | Deuteronomy 3:1-29; Luke 6:20-38; Psalm 68:1-6; Proverbs 17:9-11 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

Tap with Brad - Sight Unseen
That's Just the Way I Am - Needing to Defend Our Identity

Tap with Brad - Sight Unseen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 7:57


This Teacher Life
2 Biggest Things Causing Stress in Schools: Apathy & Attendance with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer (Best Episode Replay)

This Teacher Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 34:37


Needing or wanting 3 extremely easy and practical solutions to solve today's problems in schools? In this week's episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we tackle two of the biggest stressors teachers face—apathy and attendance—and how they're affecting classrooms everywhere. From students who just don't seem to care, to the endless challenges of getting them to show up, we'll explore practical solutions that can make a real difference. Tune in for fresh, fun ideas to boost engagement, increase attendance, and make your school days a whole lot smoother! And spoiler alert… this idea DOES NOT involve burping up ANOTHER binder! Episode Notes:  Get 180 FULL SEL Lessons to Improve Apathy & Attendance in Your School:  monicagenta.com/180SEL Students Refusing to Work? Check out this Management Solution: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Management-Behavior-Management-Increase-Success-Decrease-Stress-11500061 Wanting AWESOME PD for Your Whole School?  monicagenta.com/PD Get a free PDF copy of Monica's Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

RNZ: Nine To Noon
The toll of living for years in a motel to be able to get dialysis

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 20:56


Needing dialysis is confronting enough, but for John Jensen's burden was increased by having to live in a motel to receive treatment.

Beau of The Fifth Column
Let's talk about Trump needing Canada after all...

Beau of The Fifth Column

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 4:10


Let's talk about Trump needing Canada after all...

Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk
Live from Odesa: Ukraine's journey from needing help to providing it

Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 37:17


Live from the Black Sea Security Forum, we hear from Ukrainian MPs on the country’s future and the state of warfare. As Ukraine fights on, it has shifted from needing aid to providing new intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Jar Podcast
Mindset Traps of Parenting Teens and the Empty Nest—Trap #10: The Identity Trap—Who Are You When Your Kid Stops Needing You? | Ep. 261

Small Jar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 21:58


Who are you when your child no longer needs you in the ways they once did? In this episode, I explore the Identity Trap...the mindset pattern that can come up for us as our kids grow up, become more independent, and begin building lives of their own. While these changes are a natural part of parenting, they can leave many moms feeling lost and disconnected from themselves. I'll share why this transition can feel so unsettling, how we often tie our sense of purpose and worth to being needed, and why letting go is about so much more than our kids leaving home. You'll learn how this trap fuels anxiety, keeps us stuck in old roles, and makes it harder to create a fulfilling next chapter. Most importantly, I'll show you how to begin redefining yourself beyond motherhood...not by filling your calendar, but by deciding who you want to be. If you've been questioning your purpose, struggling with the changes that come with parenting teens, or wondering what's next for you, this episode will help you feel more grounded, empowered, and excited about the possibilities ahead.

It’s Your World
Your Life Changes When You Stop Needing External Validation

It’s Your World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 12:44


How much of your life are you living because it genuinely fulfills you, and how much of it is driven by the need for approval?In this episode, we're talking about external validation, self-worth, and what happens when our identity becomes attached to things outside of ourselves. From social media and success to relationships and achievement, we'll explore why validation feels so good, why it never seems to be enough, and how to build confidence that doesn't depend on other people's opinions.Because true freedom begins when your worth is no longer determined by the world's approval.

Growing University with Pastor Chris Dortch
GU Episode 333: The One About Needing Spiritual Sticky Notes

Growing University with Pastor Chris Dortch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 26:50


In today's message, Pastor Chris walks us through Joshua 23, where we discover that the greatest threat to God's people is often not the battles around them, but the tendency to forget what God has done for them. As Joshua delivers part-one of his final challenge, he reminds Israel that remembering God's faithfulness is the key to remaining faithful in the future.

The CLS Experience with Craig Siegel
When You Stop Needing, You Start Receiving - Minisode

The CLS Experience with Craig Siegel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 8:31


On today's episode of The CLS Experience we have a powerful bonus Minisode with Craig Siegel diving deep into fulfillment, abundance, money consciousness, and the hidden relationship we have with receiving. Craig challenges listeners to consider whether the success they are chasing would actually bring fulfillment or simply relief from pressure. He explains why true abundance comes from becoming the source rather than relying on external validation, outcomes, or bank account balances. Craig introduces his powerful RECEIVE Framework, a practical roadmap for uncovering limiting beliefs around money, identifying energy leaks, expanding receiving capacity, and upgrading identity. He explores why money often reflects our ability to receive rather than our ability to earn, how scarcity, comparison, and judgment block flow, and why gratitude acts as a technology that expands abundance. This episode is a powerful reminder that most people visit abundance temporarily, but true transformation happens when abundance becomes part of who you are.01:45 Your Real Problem Isn't Money03:33 The Voice Keeping You Stuck04:09 What's Secretly Blocking More Abundance07:42 Stop Visiting Abundance. Become It.Early Bird Tickets now available for our October live event, CLS: Formation HERE:To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

What I Love about Men!
When You Stop Needing Sex, You Take The Pressure Off It #432

What I Love about Men!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 16:27


When you need sex (or other external things) because it's the only way you can feel a certain way (love, connection, masculinity, feeling seen, appreciation, etc.), you lose trust in yourself and you lose options. Relying on yourself provides you a sense of freedom and ease in your body and in your relationship with your partner. That ease and those options allow you to practice other ways to feel what you want to feel and this is where you build confidence and also more attraction within yourself and your relationship. Something I want to add that I didn't mention in this episode when I shared my boyfriend's take on this, is how it impacts me as his partner. I feel his ease and his want for sex over his pressure and need for sex. It makes our sex life be something we do to add to our love and connection, not the only source.  Do you have a specific situation in your relationship you want to be coached on so you have specific actions for moving forward? Whether it's around your delayed ejaculation, ED, premature ejaculation, sex skills, mindset or a situation with your woman where you feel stuck... Join Built Daily You'll be anonymous and you'll see the questions and coaching I provide other men in Built Daily (which I'm sure you can relate to).

The Dana & Parks Podcast
HOUR 2: When facing the fears of needing a kidney, one metro woman is taking a different approach.

The Dana & Parks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 36:19


HOUR 2: When facing the fears of needing a kidney, one metro woman is taking a different approach. full 2179 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000 GsHbKxhMCSJkTt0PhCHQ2YesSF6Euh8P news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 2: When facing the fears of needing a kidney, one metro woman is taking a different approach. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News

Jon Marks & Ike Reese
Lane Johnson On Eagles Offense Needing to Evolve From Stagnant Offense Last Year

Jon Marks & Ike Reese

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 25:10


Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze Lane Johnson's critique of the previous season's offensive scheme and debate if Nick Sirianni needs to implement stricter discipline to avoid self-inflicted penalties.

Joy Lab Podcast
Check Yourself: Ego Threat, Stress Relief, & Needing to Prove Yourself [270]

Joy Lab Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 21:47


Humility and mental health are more connected than you might think. And if you add self-compassion to the humility-ego mix, then you have a recipe that can support mood, offer stress relief, and give your mind and body a break from constantly trying to defend yourself. We'll dig into all this with the "Check Yourself" step of the humility framework, unpacking ego threat, defensive thinking patterns, and the very human stress response that kicks in when we feel criticized, wrong, or uncertain. Spoiler: the ego is not the villain here. It's more like an overzealous bodyguard, and humility is how you can teach it to stand down. This is Episode 3 of Joy Lab's Element of Humility series, following Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren's framework: know yourself, check yourself, and go beyond yourself.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program. Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Watch this episode on YouTube     Sources and Notes for our Element of Humility: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.  Episodes in this Humility series: Humility Can Be Stressful... But Worth it for Mental Health [ep. 268] Know Yourself: The Humility Practice That Quiets Rumination and Builds Emotional Resilience [ep. 269] Book: Humble by Daryl Van Tongeren, PhD Tara Brach's website Find more about Neff's work on Self-compassion at Self-Compassion.org More on C.S. Lewis from the C.S. Lewis Foundation.  Hagá & Olson. 'If I only had a little humility, I would be perfect': Children's and adults' perceptions of intellectually arrogant, humble, and diffident people. Access here. Nielsen & Marrone. Humility: Our current understanding of the construct and its role in organizations. Access here. Porter et al. Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility. Access here. Van Tongeren et al. Humility. Access here.  Weidman et al. The psychological structure of humility. Access here. Wright et al. The psychological significance of humility. Access here. Wendell Berry's book Standing by Words   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome and episode framing — checking ourselves means we accept that we don't know it all, recognize our own cultural lenses, and can sit with uncertainty without losing ourselves. [02:00] Henry on accepting uncertainty as a form of letting go of control — and why the self-knowledge work from last episode makes this possible. True inner strength means being secure enough to admit when you're wrong and hold your ground when you need to. [04:00] Enter: the ego. Aimee makes the case that the ego isn't the root of all evil. A healthy ego helps us maintain a coherent, positive sense of self. The problem isn't the ego itself; it's when the ego runs the whole show, making every decision from a place of fear. [06:30] Ego threat explained — when criticism, mistakes, or uncertainty shake our sense of self, a stress response activates. This triggers cognitive distortions: black-and-white thinking, confirmation-seeking, and rigid beliefs. It's common, it's wired in, and it doesn't have to take us down. [08:30] Henry's bodyguard metaphor: the ego is a zealous protector that sometimes overreacts wildly — treating a questioned idea like a life-or-death threat. Humility doesn't fire the bodyguard. It just teaches it to relax. [11:00] Signs the bodyguard has overstepped. Aimee walks through the obvious ones (counterattacking, deflecting, blame-shifting) and the subtler ones (shutting down, overexplaining, people-pleasing, doubling down on beliefs to avoid uncertainty). If you're nodding, you're in good company. [13:00] Henry adds the physical signs of ego threat to watch for: chest tightness, heat rising, clenched jaw, shallow breathing. Your body knows you're in ego threat before your mind does. Also: the urgency to respond immediately, spinning narratives to justify reactions, needing the last word. [15:00] The good news — and the real mental health payoff. Admitting mistakes makes us more liked and respected. Humility builds psychological safety in relationships, keeps small harms from becoming earthquakes, reduces thought distortions, and separates self-worth from performance. It's a genuine resilience-booster. [17:00] Henry's three-step in-the-moment practice: pause (especially when it feels most urgent), take one slow breath (gives your brain a chance to come back online), and ask "What would I think about this if I weren't feeling defensive?" Shift from threat response to curiosity response — and still hold your ground if you need to, just from a grounded place. [19:00] Aimee adds supportive touch as an emotional regulation tool — hands stacked gently on the body, a breath, a moment of self-compassion. Getting out of the traffic circle doesn't require a response or a win. Sometimes you just drive on your way. [20:30] Closing wisdom from Tara Brach: "The ego is not your enemy, it is your partner. Make peace with it."   Full transcript here   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Tough Girl Podcast
Jeannette McGill: Everest at 52, Leadership at Altitude & The Truth Above 8,000m

Tough Girl Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 46:51


Jeannette McGill is a seasoned mountaineer and executive leader who, at 52, became the oldest South African woman to summit Everest in May 2025. With more than 30 years of global climbing experience—including leading expeditions across four continents—she knows deeply that the summit is never just about standing on top.  Jeannette's journey is a testament to patience, resilience, and the quiet power of backing yourself, no matter how many setbacks you face. Beyond her personal achievements, she is passionate about demystifying the modern-day myths of Everest and advocates instead for the very real challenges mountain terrains face through climate change globally. Having been there herself, she brings an informed, honest perspective on what is truly happening above 8,000m.  Today, Jeannette combines her love for high-altitude adventure with leadership on Boards and helping others explore their own limits. She also supports future generations through leading snow camps in the Victorian Alps and mountaineering scholarships, believing that mountains are powerful teachers of courage and humility. Her story is not just about conquering peaks but about becoming the kind of person who dares to try. We first spoke with Jeannette on 7th January 2021 - Jeannette McGill - 1st South African woman to summit Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world ***  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 Jeanette Corporate executive, board director and most importantly a mountaineer South African by origin,  located in Melbourne and spending up to 5 months in Nepal TGP Episode - January 7th 2021 - - 1st South African woman to summit Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world Her Mt. Everest dream  A one day - someday project… How climbing Mt. Everest came to the forefront of her mind To be a real mountaineer you needed to tick Mt. Everest off the list Deciding to go in a different direction in 1995  The pivotal moment - university and having a career or entering the climbing competition  Pursuing her career  Was Mt. Everest a realistic goal? Growing into the project Adding Mt. Everest to the bucket list after covid Going through a back surgery and perimenopause and deciding that 2023 would be her Mt. Everest year Using Mera Peak as an acclimatisation strategy  Getting sick and not recovering well, getting to camp 2 and not being able to continue. Heading back to Australia and deciding to go back in 2024 Deciding to gift herself the power of a mid-life sabbatical  Exciting her role in December 2023 and starting to train properly for Mt. Everest in 2024 Joining a small team Mechanical failure on the mountain - her jumar not working and getting word that her house in Australia had burnt down.  Getting to the South Col and not being in the right head space.  Knowing she was making the right decision to turn around and head back down the mountain  Dealing with the frustration and disappointment and why it was difficult  Not being in a good head space. Needing to pivot and become nomadic during the winter  Floundering and not knowing what was next Deciding that she would regret it if she didn't back herself one final time.  Pivoting and making the best of the situation  Having flexibility and deciding to do Mt. Everest one last time  Figuring out where to do the winter work - in either Scotland or New Zealand  Packing up and heading over to New Zealand to do training  Doing more mountain work, on the NZ Alps in the South Island  How it became a more personal/internal  objective/goal  What training looked like  Working with a mental and physical coach Using Training Peaks  Evoke Endurance Coach  Returning to Manaslu in the fall of 2024 Muscle endurance - steep hills in NZ out of Queenstown carrying 20kgs  Following a structured gym program  Her 'A' Team  Figuring out through processes and what could derail her Having cheat sheets e.g. a mopey list to keep her focused on her goal and what she needed to do Heading back to Mt Everest in 2025 and wanting to do the Everest - Lhotse Double (having 2 permits)  Acclimatising on Mt. Mera Peak  Being an older climber and the changes she made Sleeping at camp 3 on her rotation  Heading up to the balcony  The challenge of the 2025 season  Dealing with extreme winds and not being able to stand up Having to turn around - returning to her tent on the South Col and being hit with disappointment.  Maybe climbing Mt. Everest just isn't going to happen again - shedding a tear  Having her main sherpa needing to head back down to camp 2 Having the opportunity to go for the summit of Mt. Everest the following night  Now or never!!!!! Starting to prepare, getting herself together and heading back to the balcony before reaching the summit Reaching the summit - A surreal, glorious moment.  Crying on the summit and why she will never forget it The descent back to base camp - dealing with fatigue  Being able to look after herself on the descent  The afterwards - Relief? Adventure blues? The pressure on herself to achieve the goal Being at peace with herself  Needing to rest this calendar year and savour her summit Wallowing in the peace and knowledge of achievement  How to connect with Jeannette  Final words of advice for other women who want to take on their own mountains and challenges Keep stretching your fear muscle    Social Media Website: www.mcgillsmountains.com Instagram: @mcgills_mountains   

Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand
"I'm Not Enough": The Hidden Belief Running Your Life with Lisa McGuire

Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 14:13


There's a version of exhaustion nobody names directly. It's not burnout from doing too much. It's not a time management problem or a discipline gap. It's the quiet, relentless effort of trying to prove you deserve to be here - in the room, in the conversation, in your own life. This episode goes underneath the ambition. Underneath the full calendar and the next launch and the productivity system that still doesn't feel like enough. Because for a lot of high achievers, the real thing running in the background isn't strategy. It's the belief: I'm not enough. And it doesn't show up the way you'd expect. It looks like perfectionism. Over-preparation. People-pleasing. Undercharging. Hiding until you feel more ready. Needing one more credential before you claim what you already know. In this first episode of the Identity Stability Series, Lisa McGuire names what's actually happening beneath those patterns, and why achievement can quiet the ache but never actually answer the question beneath it. We talk about why your work was never meant to carry your worth. Why Category of ONLY™ can't emerge from proving. And why the next version of your identity cannot be built on the same unworthiness that exhausted the last one. This is where the embodiment arc begins. Not with a framework. With a truth. The question isn't how to become enough. It's what you've been using to avoid realizing you already are.   CONNECT WITH LISA LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/  WEBSITE: https://lisamcguire.com Successfully Stuck: The First Step Truth Kit: https://go.lisamcguire.com/first-truth-kit  Category of ONLY Inquiry: https://calendly.com/lisabusinessgrowthadvisor/get-acquainted  Identity Evolution Journey Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2KBSb0BlQp9HhTEd1Z_SNdULBD7wey84  Sign up for Lisa's "so much more" newsletter: https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe  Get your free Human Design Bodygraph: https://lisamcguire.com/get-your-free-chart/  Human Design Masterclass Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/human-design-masterclass-waitlist  Ideal Client Workshop Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/ideal-client-workshop-waitlist-icww785155   

Personal Development Mastery
Why Smart People Struggle With Decisions and How to Make Grounded Choices Without Needing All the Answers, with Lindsay Little | #612

Personal Development Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 35:16 Transcription Available


What if the clarity you're searching for isn't in more information, but already within your body?Many thoughtful, intelligent people spend so much time analyzing decisions, solving problems, and managing daily pressures that they gradually lose connection with the signals their body is constantly sending them. In this episode, we explore how subtle patterns of stress, breath, posture, movement, and emotional responses shape the way we think, feel, and make decisions—often without us even noticing.If you've ever felt stuck in overthinking, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about your next step in life, this conversation offers a grounded and practical way back to presence, clarity, and self-trust.Discover how slowing down and reconnecting with the body can help interrupt unconscious mental patterns and bring more awareness into everyday life.Learn simple, practical ways to use movement and breath to become more present, reduce stress, and feel more grounded during uncertain moments.Understand how to balance external information with inner wisdom so you can make decisions with greater clarity, trust, and alignment.Press play to discover how reconnecting with your body can help you move beyond overthinking and make clearer, more grounded decisions in every area of life.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:49 - Why We Become Disconnected From Our Body04:54 - The Subtle Physical Patterns We Stop Noticing07:49 - Reconnecting Through Movement and Awareness10:18 - Using Breath to Interrupt Stress and Overthinking15:28 - How Self-Awareness Influences Difficult Decisions18:27 - Balancing Logic, Data, and Inner Wisdom24:21 - Simple Practices to Slow Down and Become Present30:03 - Practical Ways to Return to the Present Moment˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"I find that the present moment is really where the change is possible."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Lindsay's website: https://somalingua.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Walking Through The Word - Daily Podcast Commentary

June 9 | Numbers 32:1-42; Luke 4:31-44; Psalm 64:10; Proverbs 16:28-30 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

Auto Talk Radio with Brian Bowersock of The West Automotive Group
How to go about Choosing a quality Automotive Facility, prior to needing one

Auto Talk Radio with Brian Bowersock of The West Automotive Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 50:45


For all your automotive Information Tune in or if you have questions, please feel free to call us live at The Answer San Diego @1-888-344-1170. Below are the Links for the New Apps to listen live no matter where you are! https://www.iheart.com/live/the-answer-san-diego-6020/ https://www.radio.com/theanswersandiego/listen You can also find all the listening info at: WESTAUTOMOTIVEGROUP.COM THROUGH THE https://theautomantv.com/auto-talk-radio/ Podcast of Show available @ Apple Products, Google Podcast, Pandora, Deezer, Spotify, iHeart, Radio.com and TuneInSupport the show: https://theautomantv.com/auto-talk-radio/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OverDrive
Armstrong on Spurs needing a bounce back, Brunson's elite skillset and Wembanyama's legacy

OverDrive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 12:00


TSN Basketball Analyst Jack Armstrong joined OverDrive to discuss the Spurs needing a response in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Jalen Brunson's special skillset, Mike Brown's fit as the Knicks' head coach, Victor Wembanyama needing to step up and the potential ceiling for his legacy.

Speak The Truth
EP. 215 Mental Health and the Church Mini-Series: Bearing Burdens Without Burnout - Pastoral Counseling, Limits, and Getting Help W/Pastor Kevin Dau

Speak The Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 31:47 Transcription Available


Michael interviews Kevin Dau, pastor for discipleship and counseling at Hespeler Baptist Church in Cambridge, Ontario, and a practicum instructor for Heritage College and Seminary's master's level biblical counseling certificate. Dau contrasts professional counseling with pastoral counseling, where caring becomes more personal and multifaceted because counselees are also part of church life, increasing stress and highlighting human limits. Using Galatians 6:1–3, Exodus 18, and themes from Psalms, they discuss bearing one another's burdens while watching for temptation, pride, and burnout, and the need for accountability, peer support, and sometimes personal counseling for counselors. They emphasize proactive self-care, ordinary means of grace, recognizing stress signals (affect and effectiveness), building a church culture of vulnerability, and regularly asking trusted observers what they see and acting on it.00:00 Podcast intro and guest00:59 Kevin ministry roles02:10 Training counselors at Heritage03:38 Pastoral burdens and stress07:24 Needing care and counseling12:00 Accountability for shepherds18:12 Asking for help early20:34 Stress and means of grace24:55 Galatians warnings and humility26:28 Practical steps and closing

Vinyasa In Verse
Ep 317 - Best of Spiritual Grit - Needing a Mirror: Finding our Life's Purpose in Meditation

Vinyasa In Verse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 46:27


Today, I'm changing it up a little bit by pulling a tarot card to kick things off! In this episode, I cover a range of topics --from finding beauty to seeking our life's purpose to meditation's magic. What we are seeking is ourselves - seeking our purpose, seeking who we really are. There's no such thing as failure. Failure is the only disappointment in our expectations not being met. What failure is actually information we can use to take the next step in inspired action. As we gather information, we can peel away the layers that cover up our inner knowing. And meditation can help with that. Want to learn more about healing your trauma? Visit ⁠https://hobayanhouse.com for more insight on healing, offerings to learn how to heal, and invitations to practice. And follow me on Instagram for some real talk about healing AND play: @leslieannhobayanToday's poems: “Needing a mirror” by Hafiz“Ode to a Bar of Soap” by Pablo Neruda

Walking Through The Word - Daily Podcast Commentary

June 3 | Numbers 26:52-27:11; Luke 2:41-52; Psalm 61:4-8; Proverbs 16:18 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

Talkin’ Giants
Giants Biggest Areas of Improvement for 2026 | 982

Talkin’ Giants

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 70:01


Justin and Shaun are talking about the BIGGEST ways the Giants need to improve for the 2026 season + This weeks Fivo! Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app , use code JOMBOY https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/JOMBOY New customers who sign up and Bet $5, Get $100 in FanCash*. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear and more on Fanatics.com.  Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/JOMBOY10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 00:00 Top Areas for Improvement for 2026 04:18 Turning Pressures into Sacks 09:20 Abdul Carter has to get more sacks 12:30 Sacks need to be the strength of this team 14:00 Needing to Create Turnovers 17:30 build an identify of forcing turnovers 21:45 Who can step up and lead the team in turnovers 24:45 The Passing Game 27:30 Jaxson Dart will have to make some plays 30:30 Playing from behind 34:45 Under Center Passing offense will be better 41:30 Redzone offense needs to be better 46:45 X factor players in the redzone 49:30 Fix The Run Defense 55:20 Light box vs stacking the box 01:01:20 Fanatics Fivo, Most important Depth Pieces Check out our Merch: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/collections/talkin-giants Subscribe to JM Football for our NFL coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@JMFootball Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com #giants #nygiants  *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob, Groz and Tom
Hour 2: Ryan Rowland-Smith about the Mariners' needing to make some tough decisions in the piggyback

Bob, Groz and Tom

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 44:06


Bump and Curtis are in talking with Mariners analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith about the Mariners’ needing to make some tough decisions in the piggyback situation, then in Four Down Territory the SEC needs to pump the brakes on separating from the NCAA, the Seahawks’ are taking care of business with their offseason moves, then on The Timeline the controversy surrounding the Patriots and HC Mike Vrabel continues.

Girls Gone Gritty
#118 - Smart Car Shopping - A Buying Guide For Women And Men Too!

Girls Gone Gritty

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 25:39


Buying a car should not feel like entering a battlefield, but for many women, it can.In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer bring humor, honesty, and practical grit to the car-buying process. From insurance costs and dealership pressure to recalls, warranties, financing, and the emotional side of choosing the right vehicle, they break down why walking into a dealership prepared matters. They also talk about how men and women often approach cars differently, with some leaning toward status and performance while others think about safety, lifestyle, practicality, and family needs.The episode offers useful reminders for anyone shopping for a car: know your credit score, research APR rates, check the VIN, compare Carfax with NHTSA recall information, and do not be afraid to “phone a friend” before signing anything. It is a fun, real-world conversation about confidence, preparation, and making smart choices without letting pressure take the wheel.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(0:59) Buying a car as a woman(1:49) Top three news stories(5:00) Needing another family vehicle(5:33) Why car lots feel intimidating(7:21) Men, women, and car choices(10:55) Picking one car for many needs(12:35) Helpful car safety technology(14:34) Financing, warranties, and hidden costs(16:00) Checking recalls with NHTSA(18:47) Credit scores, APR, and lease math(20:34) Negotiation and phoning a friend(22:18) Got Grit Award for oyster restoration(24:09) Song of the week: “Confident”Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

Football Daily
The Commentators' View: Tuchel's team & texting Tielemans

Football Daily

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 49:20


John Murray, Ian Dennis & Sami Mokbel react to Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. They also have their say on Arsenal winning the Premier League, Manchester City confirming Pep Guardiola's departure and Manchester United confirming Michael Carrick as head coach. Plus there are additions to the TCV Dog XI and more suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:05 Initial thoughts on Tuchel's squad, 06:45 Arsenal fans celebrate title, 08:55 Hasta luego Pep Guardiola, 11:00 Carrick confirmed as United boss, 17:10 Thomas Tuchel interview, 22:35 Ivan Toney a surprise selection? 25:30 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 32:45 An addition to the TCV Dog XI? 35:35 Unintended pub name from sport commentary, 38:20 Great Glossary of Football Commentary, 40:50 Chris Sutton goes all S Club 7…5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Dunfermline v Celtic in Scottish Cup Final on Sports Extra, Sun 1600 Spurs v Everton, Sun 1600 West Ham v Leeds on Sports Extra, Sun 1600 Crystal Palace v Arsenal on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1600 Brighton v Man Utd on Sports Extra 3.Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE 50p head Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Caretaker manager, Channel of joy, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head like a biscuit tin, Head like a sheriff's badge, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Lollipop, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Parachute payment, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Postage stamp, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Taking it to the corner flag, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO 2-0 can be a dangerous score, Asterisk, Back on the grass, Ball stays hit, Banana skin, Beaten all ends up, Blaze over the bar, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere, Champagne is on ice, Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, Drop zone, Drubbing, First cab off the rank, Giant-killing, Goalkeepers' Union, Going down in installments, Good leave, Good touch for a big man, Grandstand finish, Half-time in the tie, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In the dugout, In the hat, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Lackadaisical, Leading the line, Leather a shot, Managerless X, Mazy run, Middle of the park, Needed no second invitation, Needing snookers, Nice headache to have, No-look pass, Nutmeg, On the beach, On their bike, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Piledriver*, Played us off the park, Points on the board, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Queensbury rules, Reaches for their pocket, Relegation six-pointer, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Sent into raptures, Show across the bows, Sleeping giant, Slide-rule pass, Staving off relegation, Steal a march, Sting the palms, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, Tired legs, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Tricky winger, Turning into a cricket score, Turns on a sixpence, Twisted blood, Walk it in, We've got a cup tie on our hands, We were right behind that, Yo-yo club.

Facts Matter
IRS Launches Pilot Program With Palantir AI Tools to Find People Needing Audits

Facts Matter

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 11:58


It's been a long time coming: the IRS recently launched a pilot program using Palantir AI-technology to help it figure out who most needs to be audited.This means that, as fun as it was to pay taxes already—and then have a federal bureaucrat decide whether you deserve an audit or not—moving forward, the decision will be heavily influenced by an AI machine.Let's go through the details together.