Podcasts about Negativity

First of all, most people are mostly positive people...believe it or not. Medical research has shown that, without prompting, the average person will spend 52% of the time on positive thoughts, with 34% of the time spent on negative thoughts and 14% that are neutral/ambivalent. That's not necessarily great; naturally spending over a third of one's time focusing on negativity isn't the healthiest or best thing to be doing...but still, the average person is mostly positive if left to their own thoughts. But why then is there so much negativity in society? The reason is that the typical person is far more responsive to negativity than they are to positivity. Research has also shown that negativity carries 1.5 to 2 times the psychological impact of positivity typically.

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Matt Koesters didn't come to electoral reform through theory. He came to it by watching it happen. As a reporter in southern Indiana, he covered a sheriff's race where the winner needed just 37.7 percent of the vote, because the majority split its support between two candidates. The result reshaped local politics almost overnight. When a crowded 2016 presidential primary field divided support in much the same way, Matt recognized the pattern.Today Matt leads Fortify Democracy, an organization focused on the structural root causes of our political dysfunction. His premise is one Wilk has been circling for years: if the same bad outcomes keep showing up no matter who's in office, it's worth asking what the system is rewarding. In this conversation, the two walk through how partisan primaries and pick-one voting shape candidate behavior, why so many Americans have quietly checked out, and what a better set of incentives could look like.Key Themes•        Vote splitting isn't a fluke. It's built in. Under plurality voting, a candidate with a consolidated base can beat several similar candidates who divide the majority between them. Matt traces the pattern from a county sheriff's race to a presidential primary, where early wins came with pluralities in the 20s and 30s.•        Pick-one voting drives the two-party system. Matt explains Duverger's Law and why most people use their single vote strategically—to stop the side they fear most rather than support the candidate they actually prefer. Wilk shares what that has looked like for him as a conservative voter who has repeatedly felt he was choosing the lesser of two evils.•        Primaries reward the edges. With so many districts safely red or blue, the primary is often the real election. That means candidates cater to the most motivated voters, avoid crossing party leadership, and guard against getting outflanked. Matt compares the result to a pendulum that swings harder every cycle.•        Negativity is a rational strategy under the current rules. When the general election is a binary choice, you don't have to be good. You just have to be less disliked than the other candidate. That, Matt argues, is a big reason our political discourse feels the way it does.•        Approval voting changes the math. Let voters choose as many candidates as they like, and whoever gets the most approval wins. Suddenly, attacking an opponent risks alienating voters who might have supported you both. Wilk connects this to a deeper point: when people fold politics into their identity, an attack on their candidate feels like an attack on them.•        Checking out isn't always apathy. Matt points to high numbers of Americans who identify as independents or want a viable third option, and argues that sitting out can be a rational response to a system that offers no real choice. Give people candidates who represent them and have a real path to winning, and they come back.Takeaways•        When the same bad outcomes keep repeating, look at the system producing them, not just the people inside it.•        Politicians respond to incentives. If we want candidates who build coalitions instead of tearing each other down, the rules have to reward that.•        Walking away from politics isn't always indifference. For many people, it's a response to having no good options.•        Solutions deserve as much attention as problems. Approval voting won't fix everything, but it's worth understanding—and worth talking about with people who see politics differently than you do.About Matt KoestersMatt Koesters is the founder and president of Fortify Democracy, a Cincinnati-based organization he launched in 2025 to address the structural root causes of dysfunction in America's electoral system. An award-winning former journalist, Matt covered local and state government and politics for daily newspapers before working in public affairs at the University of Cincinnati and in strategic communications at Rasor, a Cincinnati agency.Learn more about and connect with Matt Koesters:Website: https://www.fortifydemocracy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortify-democracy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579298361939X (Twitter): https://x.com/FortifyDmcrcy_____________________________________________________________________________________AllSides Student Journalism Award application process is open now!AllSides, a national leader in balanced news and media bias ratings, is awarding three students with Five Hundred Dollars for reporting on all sides of an issue. It's open to any student in any type of school, grades K through 16. Deadline to submit is December 31st.

Should leaders be the morale police? Persistent negativity is a problem for teams, and leaders do need to navigate it. But I don't think policing it is the answer. In this episode I share five reasons why, and what to do instead. It comes down to modeling the morale you want, paying attention to context, acting before negativity becomes persistent, and focusing on behaviors rather than labels. If you found this useful, I think you'll enjoy my free newsletter, Your Remarkable Day. It comes three days a week, and there's very little negativity. Sign up at kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ---

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Zimmerman, Lindsey Saul, Samantha Jacobs, Kristina Wilson, and Dolores Albarracín. “Appealing to Fear: A Meta-Analysis of Fear Appeal Effectiveness and Theories.” Psychological Bulletin 141, no. 6 (2015): 1178–1204. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039729.Juster, Robert-Paul, Bruce S. McEwen, and Sonia J. Lupien. “Allostatic Load Biomarkers of Chronic Stress and Impact on Health and Cognition.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 35, no. 1 (2010): 2–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2009.10.002.Negative News, Trauma Coverage, and Stress ReactivityMarin, Marie-France, Julie-Katia Morin-Major, Tania E. Schramek, Annick Beaupré, Andrea Perna, Robert-Paul Juster, and Sonia J. Lupien. “There Is No News Like Bad News: Women Are More Remembering and Stress Reactive after Reading Real Negative News than Men.” PLoS ONE 7, no. 10 (2012): e47189. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0047189.Holman, E. Alison, Dana Rose Garfin, and Roxane Cohen Silver. “Media's Role in Broadcasting Acute Stress Following the Boston Marathon Bombings.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 111, no. 1 (2014): 93–98. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1316265110.Thompson, Rebecca R., Nickolas M. Jones, E. Alison Holman, and Roxane Cohen Silver. “Media Exposure to Mass Violence Events Can Fuel a Cycle of Distress.” Science Advances 5, no. 4 (2019): eaav3502. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aav3502.Fear, Negativity, and the Attention EconomyRobertson, Claire E., Nicolas Pröllochs, Kaoru Schwarzenegger, Philip Pärnamets, Jay J. Van Bavel, and Stefan Feuerriegel. “Negativity Drives Online News Consumption.” Nature Human Behaviour 7 (2023): 812–822. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-023-01538-4.Shabahang, Reza, Hyeyeon Hwang, Emma F. Thomas, Mara S. Aruguete, Lynn E. McCutcheon, Gábor Orosz, Abbas Ali Hossein Khanzadeh, Benyamin Mokhtari Chirani, and Ágnes Zsila. “Doomscrolling Evokes Existential Anxiety and Fosters Pessimism about Human Nature? Evidence from Iran and the United States.” Computers in Human Behavior Reports 15 (2024): 100438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbr.2024.100438.Conspiracy Exposure and Paranoid ThoughtMolenda, Zuzanna, Marta Marchlewska, Adam Karakula, Wojciech Podsiadłowski, Marta Rogoza, Paulina Bagrowska, and Dagmara Szczepańska. “Thought Contagion? Conspiracy Beliefs Boost Paranoid Thoughts.” Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being 16, no. 4 (2024): 2065–2082. https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.12577.Repetition and the Illusory Truth EffectYe, Steeven, David Attali, Maria Ghazi, Arnaud Cachia, Mathieu Cassotti, Grégoire Borst, et al. “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Evidence for an Illusory Truth Effect and Its Determinants.” Nature Communications 17 (2026): 3270. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-70041-x.Intolerance of Uncertainty, Worry, and AnxietyAkbari, Mehdi, Sonay Sheikhi, Mahsa Sadat Navab Safiadin, Minoo Rahmani, Roya Forootan, and Gordon J. G. Asmundson. “A Hierarchical Uncertainty Framework of Anxiety: Preregistered Meta-Analytic Structural Model of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Worry across Anxiety Disorders.” Clinical Psychology Review 128 (2026): 102773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2026.102773.Intergroup Threat, Prejudice, and Negative GeneralizationRiek, Blake M., Eric W. Mania, and Samuel L. Gaertner. “Intergroup Threat and Outgroup Attitudes: A Meta-Analytic Review.” Personality and Social Psychology Review 10, no. 4 (2006): 336–353. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327957pspr1004_4.Paolini, Stefania, and Kylie McIntyre. “Bad Is Stronger Than Good for Stigmatized, but Not Admired Outgroups: Meta-Analytical Tests of Intergroup Valence Asymmetry in Individual-to-Group Generalization Experiments.” Personality and Social Psychology Review 23, no. 1 (2019): 3–47. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088868317753504.Paolini, Stefania, Meghann Gibbs, Brett Sales, Danielle Anderson, and Kylie McIntyre. “Negativity Bias in Intergroup Contact: Meta-Analytical Evidence That Bad Is Stronger Than Good, Especially When People Have the Opportunity and Motivation to Opt Out of Contact.” Psychological Bulletin 150, no. 8 (2024): 921–964. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000439.Satanic Panic, McMartin, Suggestion, and False AllegationsGarven, Sena, James M. Wood, Roy S. Malpass, and John S. Shaw III. “More Than Suggestion: The Effect of Interviewing Techniques from the McMartin Preschool Case.” Journal of Applied Psychology 83, no. 3 (1998): 347–359. https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.83.3.347.Garven, Sena, James M. Wood, and Roy S. Malpass. “Allegations of Wrongdoing: The Effects of Reinforcement on Children's Mundane and Fantastic Claims.” Journal of Applied Psychology 85, no. 1 (2000): 38–49. https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.85.1.38.Goodman, Gail S., Jodi A. Quas, Bette L. Bottoms, Jianjian Qin, Phillip R. Shaver, Holly Orcutt, and Cheryl Shapiro. “Children's Religious Knowledge: Implications for Understanding Satanic Ritual Abuse Allegations.” Child Abuse & Neglect 21, no. 11 (1997): 1111–1130. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0145-2134(97)00070-7.Trust, Loneliness, Social Exclusion, and Conspiracy BeliefsGodžáková, Dana, and Jakub Šrol. “Mind in Doubt and Isolated Soul: Examining Longitudinal Relationships Between Conspiracy Beliefs Related to COVID-19, Interpersonal Trust, Loneliness and Social Exclusion.” Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology 36, no. 3 (2026): e70267. https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.70267.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

Steering Your Life with the Power of Your Words Your words carry immense weight in the spiritual and physical realms. Drawing directly from James chapter 3 and Proverbs 18, Pastor Omar Ellison teaches how the smallest member of our body acts as the rudder for our entire existence. Just as a small bit directs a massive horse, or a tiny helm turns a giant ship through heavy winds, your tongue directs the full trajectory of your body, mind, and circumstances. When you align your speech with the written Word of God rather than your passing feelings, you establish peace, healing, and divine authority in your everyday life. -- Your tongue acts as the steering wheel for your entire life, controlling your health, peace, and environment. -- Negativity cannot affect your spiritual walk until you actively receive it and allow it inside. -- Deliverance is already finished in Jesus, meaning the true battle is learning how to guard what you let into your mind. -- Reading Scripture is not about mere intellectual memorization, but about discovering the character and light of God. -- Your words are spiritual fruit that reveal what kingdom and influences are feeding your inner man. Scriptures for Further Study -- James 3:2-6 -- Matthew 6:31 -- Proverbs 18:20-21 -- Matthew 12:33-34 ******* Find more information on our website: https://www.saltandlightcovenant.com/

I've had north of a hundred authors on this show. This one stuck with me differently, and it's because of one word: Purgatory.Geoff Curtis spent nearly thirty years building a career in healthcare communications. Title, expertise, platform, the whole thing. Then the company was acquired, his role went redundant, and all of it disappeared at once. What followed wasn't a reinvention arc. It was the discovery that he'd spent his adult life using work to avoid feeling anything.He picked purgatory on purpose. As he puts it, words like transition imply progress, and he wasn't making any.The other choice that makes this book different: most people write about this from the far side, after they've figured it out. Geoff is writing from inside it. Three years out and still working through it. There's no five step plan in here, and some readers are frustrated by that. I think it's the reason the book works.The idea I keep coming back to is his separation of three things we tend to mash together. Livelihood, identity, and self-worth. Livelihood puts food on the table. That's all it has to be. The trouble starts when livelihood quietly becomes identity, and identity becomes self-worth. Then losing the job isn't a financial event, it's an existential one.We also got into something that isn't in the book. Four weeks before we talked, Geoff did the Hoffman Process. Eight days, completely unplugged, thirty nine strangers, fifteen hours of prep work and days running 7:15 in the morning to 9:30 at night, all aimed at understanding which of your behavior patterns you inherited from your parents. He says he wishes he'd written the book afterward.Fair warning, this one is heavier than most. Depression, grief, his father's death, and a lot of honesty about patterns neither of us is done with.In this episode:Why he chose purgatory over transitionLivelihood versus identity versus self-worthThirty years of running on external validationRunning as emotional suppression, and how to tell it from progressNew metrics for happiness, and why the old ones keep coming backInvesting in yourself, therapy, and the Hoffman ProcessWhy people doubt themselves inside corporate, not just outside itThe imposter syndrome nobody on his team ever mentioned to each otherEverything is a choice, and why we only price the downsideABOUT THE GUESTGeoff Curtis spent nearly thirty years in healthcare communications before an acquisition made his role redundant. He's the author of Embracing Your Own Purgatory, written from inside the transition rather than after it, and he now runs a nonprofit he built with his wife that works with college students.LINKSThe book: Embracing Your Own Purgatory — Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and anywhere books are sold Author site: https://geoffreycurtis.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreycurtis/THE IDEAS WORTH KEEPINGLivelihood is not identity is not self-worth. Three things, and we let them fuse. "Livelihood puts food on the table. If you don't make the livelihood the identity, then you're good."Transition implies progress. Purgatory doesn't. That's why he picked the harder word.Running versus progressing. Both are fine, but you have to evaluate the ending. Why did you leave? Bored, burned out, actually moving toward something? Skip that and you rinse and repeat for thirty years.Closer to right than quick. The nonprofit took two and a half years instead of the five months his old metrics demanded. That gap is where the real work happened.Realism as a Trojan horse. Geoff's admission that he uses "I'm a realist" to smuggle in negativity is the sharpest self-observation in the episode.You're not your patterns. The Hoffman framing: you absorb your parents' patterns as a kid to stay close to them, rebel against them as a teenager, then repeat them under stress for the rest of your life until somebody shows you where they came from.The conversation nobody has. Geoff and a former direct report both had imposter syndrome the whole time and never said a word. "I always thought you had it together, and I wanted to make sure you thought I had it together."TIMESTAMPSEstimated from the transcript. Spot-check and shift for cold open and sting.00:00 — Why this book landed differently01:31 — Why he chose the word purgatory02:46 — Not brave enough to say we're unfinished02:51 — Brett: I think I was in purgatory while still employed03:53 — His wife knew it was going to hit him before he did05:08 — Identity, self-worth, and what work was really providing05:49 — Thirty years of running on external validation06:48 — Why there's no path out in the book, only questions08:30 — Livelihood is not identity is not self-worth09:35 — Separate the money from the mission10:49 — The college senior who wants success and fun12:36 — First generation college, and the expectations that come with it13:49 — Running when things get uncomfortable14:25 — Evaluate the ending, or you'll repeat it15:45 — Running as emotional suppression, and his father16:35 — Love the process and eventually the process loves you17:30 — Three years out, and building new metrics for happiness18:57 — The old metrics never fully stop flashing back20:00 — Brett talked his way back into a full time job because it was comfortable21:18 — Geoff turns it around: how much was external pressure?22:58 — What changes when you finally become value driven24:20 — Following energy as a compass25:17 — Why the nonprofit took two and a half years, and why that was right26:52 — First dollar out versus being methodical29:41 — Why you'd be a better leader now than you were then30:25 — Gen X and the refusal to invest in ourselves31:25 — The Hoffman Process, eight days unplugged33:06 — The patterns you inherited and repeat under stress35:44 — Getting comfortable being uncomfortable36:58 — Doing the uncomfortable thing, and how the podcast started37:41 — The nonprofit as his uncomfortable thing40:17 — People are doubting themselves inside corporate now41:50 — The imposter syndrome nobody admitted to each other43:00 — Everything is a choice, and we only price the downside44:15 — Negativity as an inherited pattern46:15 — The quarterly business review Brett runs with his wife48:11 — Why most of the book's feedback is coming from men QUOTES"Words like transition mean progress. In purgatory, there's a lot less progress." — Geoff"We're too focused on being finished, and not brave enough to say that we're unfinished." — Geoff"Livelihood puts food on the table. If you don't make the livelihood the identity, then you're good." — Geoff"We're tying how we feel to what somebody else thinks about us. That's an interesting psychological juxtaposition when you sit down to think about it." — Geoff"Things don't need to be quick anymore. They need to be closer to right than quick." — Geoff"I use my realism to mask my negativity. It's almost a Trojan horse." — Geoff"He said, I always thought you had it together, and I wanted to make sure that you thought I had it together." — Geoff, on imposter syndrome with a former direct report"I convinced them to hire me full time. In hindsight it made no sense. But it was comfortable." — Brett"You're not being let go because you don't have the skills. Drop you into any situation and you know more than ninety five percent of the people in the room." — BrettQuestions or guest ideas

Hour 1: Why is nobody giving the Steelers a chance this Sunday against the Bengals? Dorin and Dom bond over horror movies. Will Brandon Lowe be back with the Pirates next year? What's the most masculine name? And could Joey Porter Jr. be traded for a star wide receiver?

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they discuss Mike taking some accountability for some of the negativity that was directed towards the team in regards to Michael Penix Jr. not being ready to play to start the season despite being cleared after their preseason game against the Colts.

Someone says nine wonderful things about you and one negative thing. Which one are you still thinking about hours later? Probably the negative one. Bad experiences, criticism and unpleasant news seem to have more power over us than equally good things. And it turns out there is a reason for that. Psychologists call it the negativity effect — our tendency to give more weight and attention to what goes wrong than to what goes right. It influences what we remember, the risks we take, the decisions we make and even how we judge other people. We will often work harder to avoid something bad than we will to gain something equally good. John Tierney has researched this phenomenon and explains why negativity has such a powerful hold on us — and, more importantly, what we can do about it. John is a journalist and co-author of The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It (https://amzn.to/30Gn3EQ). Listen as he reveals how the negativity effect shows up in relationships, work, parenting and everyday decisions — and how understanding it can keep the bad from overpowering all the good. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS MONARCH: Write your own money story with Monarch! Use promo code SYSK at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Monarch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get your 1st year of Monarch Core half off at just $50 TREES.COM: Right now, ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Trees.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠have great deals on planting essentials, up to half off on select plants. And listeners to our show get 20% OFF their purchase when using the promo code SYSK at checkout. VINTED: Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money?Download the Vinted app for free and start listing! With no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn and for a limited time, enjoy free shipping in the US on Vinted. WAYFAIR: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Wayfair.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.  QUINCE: Find your next Fall favorites at Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! DELL: Built for those who want better. The Dell XPS, built for you! PLANET VISIONARIES: In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, this is Planet Visionaries. Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts! KA'CHAVA: Ka'Chava's new Salted Caramel is the perfect balance of mouthwatering flavor and benefits. Embrace your salty side. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://kachava.com⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code SYSK to get 15% off your first order! INDEED: Get a $75 Sponsored Job credit to help get your job the premium status it deserves at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Lately, it feels like something has shifted—not just in the headlines or online discourse, but in the emotional temperature of everyday life. Tension feels heavier. Anger escalates faster. Negativity seems to linger longer than it used to. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we take a closer look at what might be fueling that slow, unsettling boil beneath the surface of society.Paranormal investigator James Annito joins the conversation to explore whether this growing sense of unease is simply human nature under pressure—or if something darker is quietly amplifying it. We examine the impact of collective trauma, emotional contagion, and fear, while also questioning whether unseen forces may be feeding off chaos and division.From rising paranormal reports to the feeling that the atmosphere itself has changed, we dig into the shadowy overlap between psychology, spirituality, and the unknown. Is this just a rough chapter in human history, or are we navigating influences beyond what we can see?Understanding the source may be the first step toward regaining balance in a world that feels increasingly off-kilter.#TheGraveTalks #ParanormalDiscussion #DarkEnergy #CollectiveConsciousness #ShadowEntities #ParanormalPodcast #SpiritualAwakening #MassTrauma #UnseenForces #RealParanormal Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOLately, it feels like something has shifted—not just in the headlines or online discourse, but in the emotional temperature of everyday life. Tension feels heavier. Anger escalates faster. Negativity seems to linger longer than it used to. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we take a closer look at what might be fueling that slow, unsettling boil beneath the surface of society.Paranormal investigator James Annito joins the conversation to explore whether this growing sense of unease is simply human nature under pressure—or if something darker is quietly amplifying it. We examine the impact of collective trauma, emotional contagion, and fear, while also questioning whether unseen forces may be feeding off chaos and division.From rising paranormal reports to the feeling that the atmosphere itself has changed, we dig into the shadowy overlap between psychology, spirituality, and the unknown. Is this just a rough chapter in human history, or are we navigating influences beyond what we can see?Understanding the source may be the first step toward regaining balance in a world that feels increasingly off-kilter.#TheGraveTalks #ParanormalDiscussion #DarkEnergy #CollectiveConsciousness #ShadowEntities #ParanormalPodcast #SpiritualAwakening #MassTrauma #UnseenForces #RealParanormal Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

The Fall Equinox hit me this morning and I started thinking about what it actually means: reflection, equilibrium, and transition. In this episode, I break down why so many people feel behind on their goals even when they've made real progress. It comes down to a GPS problem. You know where you want to go, but you've never honestly assessed where you actually are, and without both coordinates, you can't map a route. I also challenge the idea of work-life balance and replace it with something more honest: a life built on your own terms where what you do and who you are actually blend together. Key Takeaways You cannot accurately track progress without two coordinates: where you want to go and where you actually are right now. Negativity bias makes you underestimate how far you have come. Stepping back to assess honestly will surprise you. Resilience counts. Still being in the fight, still showing up, still having opportunity is worth recognizing. Work-life balance is a flawed concept. What matters is whether you are living and working on your own terms. Momentum is the real goal in Q4. Movement creates opportunity, and forward motion is what keeps your options open. Action Steps Today, write down the specific goals you set in January and honestly assess where you stand on each one. Give yourself credit for real progress before judging the gaps. Replace the word 'balance' in your vocabulary with 'blend.' Ask yourself whether your work and your life are aligned with who you are, not whether the hours are equal. Identify one concrete action you can take this week to build momentum heading into Q4. Small movement beats perfect planning. Notable Quote You can't get a map to where you need to go if you only have one coordinate. You have to know where you're at.

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One bad result does not suddenly make Arsenal a bad team. After the 3-0 defeat at Brighton sparked a wave of criticism and negativity, Dan Potts joins Tom Canton to take a wider look at Mikel Arteta's side and remember just how much quality this Arsenal squad possesses.It's important to analyse what went wrong at the Amex, but it's equally important not to allow one performance to completely rewrite the story of this team.In this Arsenal discussion, Tom and Dan look beyond the immediate reaction to Brighton and assess the bigger picture. The Gunners are reigning Premier League champions, have assembled a squad packed with quality and have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to respond to setbacks under Arteta.We discuss where criticism is justified, where the reaction has gone too far and why football conversations can so quickly swing from extreme positivity to extreme negativity.There are problems for Arteta to solve — but there are also plenty of reasons to remain confident in what this Arsenal team can achieve.

Emotional Contagion: Why Negativity Spreads and How to Stop Catching It explores how easily we absorb the moods, fears, frustrations, and perspectives of the people and information around us, often without realizing it. From workplace “water cooler” conversations to headlines and social media, negativity can quickly shape the emotional temperature of our day. But becoming more aware doesn't mean ignoring difficult realities or forcing yourself to be positive. In this episode, we look at why negative information gets our attention, how shared frustration can create connection, and how to recognize what you're catching, carrying, and ultimately spreading to others. Here is what we unpack together: What emotional contagion is and how we unconsciously absorb other people's emotions Why negative experiences and information often capture more of our attention How the workplace “water cooler” can turn frustration into a shared emotional experience Why outrage, fear, and emotionally charged information can spread so quickly The subtle social rewards that can keep negativity circulating Why “I'm just being honest” may sometimes reveal a perspective we've become conditioned to see How to tell the difference between processing frustration and recruiting others into it Simple ways to notice what you're catching before automatically carrying it forward Why difficult emotions aren't the enemy and can provide useful information The important difference between feeling a negative emotion and continuing to feed it CHALLENGE: Catch yourself before you catch the negativity. Notice one conversation, one headline, or one emotional exchange this week that begins pulling you somewhere you don't want to go, and choose what you will carry forward instead. You don't have to change the whole room. Just be responsible for what you add to it. I Know YOU Can Do It!

MMA Fighter Brodie Mayocchi on his next fight against Justin Van Heerden on Beatdown. Interview details below:00:00 Introduction00:12 Fighting Experienced fighter Justin Vanheerden00:41 Freestyle MMA01:02 Negativity online01:28 Justin's strengths02:15 Can Brodie match the grappling 02:53 Standup03:20 Rahiki McMillan03:50 Going to France with Dan Hooker for his fight 05:30 Looking around France06:25 Travlling for fights07:27 Dom Mar Fan and Tom Nolan moving to CKB08:54 Road to UFC or Contender10:43 Shining under the spotlight11:02 Nerves before the fight11:32 Wild names of previous opponents12:05 Fighting in China14:34 Prediction for the fight15:18 Plans for the coming year15:58 Conclusion

It happens.  In the middle of a marriage crisis, you can find yourself surrounded by negativity.  A spouse negative about the marriage.  Friends and family negative about your efforts to save your marriage.  You negative, well, about everything you are doing (it is easy to slip into self-blame and self-doubt). Negativity comes from several sources:  fear, protectiveness, anger, resentment, lack of understanding, and lack of clarity. Regardless of the source, you may find yourself reacting poorly -- negatively impacting your capacity to save and improve your marriage. Is there another alternative? You bet there is! I would suggest four ways to respond that can change the outcome.  Listen to the podcast for the four ways you can respond differently to the negativity, making sure that you don't catch it yourself.  Listen below. RELATED RESOURCES: You Need A Plan Dealing With Your Resentment Dealing With Your Spouse's Resentment Grab The Save The Marriage System

Why Kindness Beats Negativity in Everyday Life Kindness is the fastest way to beat negativity, and it starts with a choice. Nicole Phillips, author of The Negativity Remedy, teaches this through her own turning point with kindness. I teach it through the lens of neuroscience and Scripture to break through anxiety and eliminate automatic negative thoughts. We recently sat down to talk about inspiring others to default to kindness. Two different paths, one shared conclusion: choosing kindness changes how your brain works. Nicole's Turning Point: The Column That Changed Her Life "What I realized was I had stumbled into neuroplasticity and confirmation bias. Like, what you look for is what you'll see." — Nicole Phillips My Turning Point: Naming the Automatic Negative Thought My own path has run through hard seasons. The summer of 2026 was a challenging test. "We can choose to just let those automatic negative thoughts rule our world, ruin our relationships, and really take all the joy out of our lives, or we can get curious about how we can bring more positivity through things like kindness." — Dr. Robyn Graham Nicole's Six Ways to Draw Kindness In Nicole outlines six practices in The Negativity Remedy. Three are: expect kindness from others, look for the silver lining, and verbalize your gratitude. The other three are to smile often, slow down, and offer one word of encouragement to someone else daily. None of these require money or a personality change. My Catch, Challenge, Change Method I teach a parallel three-step process. First, catch the automatic thought. Second, challenge whether it's true and helpful. Third, change it into something accurate and kind. Practiced consistently, this builds confidence, consistency, and genuine contentment. Nicole reached a similar conclusion from a different direction. She calls her version catch, reject, replace. The overlap between our two methods, developed separately, suggests how reliably this pattern works. "So the first thought is automatic. The second one is where your power lives." — Nicole Phillips Kindness Rewires an Anxious Brain "When we take these opportunities, it's just like practicing gratitude. We change the neural pathways in our brain, and we can access our prefrontal cortex." — Dr. Robyn Graham Putting Both Approaches Into Practice "When you smile at someone, you can change their trajectory of their day and potentially their life." — Dr. Robyn Graham The Science of a Simple Smile Smiling and frowning are both contagious. Choosing What You Believe About the World Negativity bias is real. "The negative is just louder. ... There is so much good happening in the world." — Nicole Phillips The Ripple Effect of Kindness Every act of kindness sends a ripple you rarely see land. Read the full show notes and access all links. Learn more from and connect with Nicole by visiting her website. Book a discovery call with Robyn.

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On the latest Celiac Project Podcast:Mike and Cam dive into listener letters, including an inspiring young celiac advocate from the UK, restaurant safety, a new tool to help with GF travel, and the ongoing fight against misinformation in the gluten free community. Plus, a listener writes in about comments so terribly negative they sparked an animated discussion between the guys!Listen here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.comInstagramFacebookGluten Free College 101Website: www.glutenfreecollege.comFacebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Glutenfreecollege Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! When you're bored or depressed, why does it seem like time drags on? In contrast, why does time literally fly-by when you're having fun? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss time. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

What does God think about your busy life? I wonder if you have some bad habits that are making matters worse, causing you to be unnecessarily busy, eating up your time and keeping you from doing all the good things God wants you to do. Here are some of those things that can exacerbate our busyness: Poor time management. If you're not good at managing time, here are four things that will help you: Whatever you have to do today that you don't want to do, do it first. Believe me, this will help you immensely. If you tend to put off what you don't want to do, then it piles on you. You will be amazed at how it will free your mind and energy to know the thing you didn't want to do today is already done! Eliminate as many interruptions as possible. If others interrupt you frequently, think of ways to minimize it. More importantly, stop interrupting yourself. Stay on task. Set goals for yourself, give yourself rewards for staying on task—whatever you can do to eliminate interruptions will save you much time. Finish one job before you start another, if possible. Jumping from one task to another always wastes your time. If you can finish one thing before starting another, you'll eliminate a lot of “start-up time.” Always have a plan for your day in writing. Whether you use a to-do list, a calendar, your smart phone or computer—when you make a plan for your day, with some sense of priority and time frames, you will see great improvement in the use of your time. Procrastination A simple cure for procrastination is this: “Do it right and do it now!” If you have to do it, don't put it off. Living by this simple principle will bring remarkable changes in your life. Negative attitudes Get rid of them! Negativity drains your energy and slows you down. Paul wrote to the Philippians that we are to rejoice in the Lord always. That leaves no time for complaining, griping, and being negative. How does God feel about your busyness? Are you busy for the right reasons? Has busyness become a point of pride for you? Do you set appropriate boundaries on your busyness? Do you stay busy to avoid confronting issues in your life that need to be changed? Is your busyness an obstacle to your spiritual growth? I hope these thoughts will cause you to think twice about your own busy life.

Welcome back to Talking City with Alex James and Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski!In today's episode, the team breaks down Manchester City's huge 2-0 Champions League away victory against Porto. We dissect Enzo Maresca's tactical masterclass, the brilliance of 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi in midfield, and why the TV pundits got the game's narrative completely wrong.Plus, we look ahead to Sunday's massive Manchester Derby at Old Trafford. With Michael Carrick already feeling the heat and City firing on all cylinders, could this be Maresca's biggest statement win yet? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Steve break down two simple ideas: keep your fire alive — and live the moments you're working so hard for.

Trey Wingo joins Garrett to talk about LIV Golf and if it can survive the offseason, why Garrett thinks that influencers and much of the media has been against LIV from the start-including No Laying Up-and a lot more.

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Are you stressed about the future? Are you still working through issues from your past? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should live in day-tight compartments.  We'd also like to thank Tal Gur for his amazing review of The Existential Stoic. You can check out Tal's review here: https://elevatesociety.com/existential-stoic-podcast-podcast-review/ Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

If you've ever battled the villains of negativity or doubt, don't miss this week's interview with former Marvel Superhero Tom Schenck! You were made for more. More than the mundane. More than doomscrolling. More than living passively on the sidelines. If you have breath in your lungs, you have purpose in your life. And we have a strategic path to help you discover and develop that purpose! In our new Villain Crusher certification course, you'll experience CVCU's signature Socratic methodology. You apply the practical constructs of Professor Schenck's secrets of resilience. And you'll learn to silence skepticism and cultivate hope, moving from defeat to victory as a Villain Crusher. Be inspired by this insightful interview and then RSVP for this dynamic, synchronous course at www.cvcu.us/VillainCrusher. Don't wait; space is limited! K to 12 Rescue Mission: https://www.academicrescuemission.com  Christian Community College: https://www.veritascc.usCVCU degree programs: https://www.cvcu.usBook Dr. Lisa to speak: https://www.DrLisaDunne.com@DrLisaDunne

Crane hunts, gear obsession, and the truth about what really makes a waterfowler tick. Damien, Phil, and Craig get blunt about Ontario's new Sandhill crane season, the social media backlash around regulations, and why so many hunters react before they actually read the rules. The conversation gets real fast: Is the outrage about conservation, or is it just the internet doing what it does best? The guys break down why the crane hunt is limited to specific northern WMUs, why stamp sales and population density matter, and why a flock you see in your own field does not automatically mean a hunt should open in your backyard. Craig brings boots-on-the-ground context from northern Ontario, Phil adds the reality of bird numbers and hunter behavior, and Damien pushes the bigger question: are some people actually interested in the science, or just in blasting everything that flies? You'll also hear a sharp turn into pre-season gear talk, including what new products caught their attention after show season wrapped up. Craig shares the swamp stick and Rixie dog stand blind he picked up, Phil explains why he still wants to get his hands on Rig'Em Right Mallards, and Damien gets into the obsession with fit, shims, and why he's seriously considering a 20 gauge after testing slower-velocity loads. The conversation also covers boots, waders, Gore-Tex, Filson fit tips, and why the right footwear can make or break a hunt. If you're the kind of hunter who reads the regulations, cares about conservation, wants to upgrade gear wisely, or simply enjoys a no-filter conversation about ducks, geese, cranes, and the occasional bad take online, this episode is for you. It's part gear talk, part reality check, and part reminder that not every hot take deserves a reaction. Essential listening for waterfowlers heading into the season who want the bigger picture—not just the loudest comment thread. Surround yourself with good people, and good things will happen. Sit back and relax, this is a great show Looking for new products? Visit Canadian Waterfowl Supplies: https://www.canadianwaterfowlsupplies... @CanadianWaterfowlSupplies Looking for some Punisher Swag? Visit www.punisherwaterfowl.com A huge thank you to our show sponsors: Real Geese Decoys : https://webfootdecoys.com/ @realgeesedecoys Rig em Right: https://rigemright.com/ @RigEmRightWaterfowl Pitboss Waterfowl: https://pitbosswaterfowl.com/ @JeffCoats Have ideas for a topic? Know someone who would be a good guest? Have questions about the show? Reach out on social media: Instagram : www.instagram.com/punisherwaterfowl ( / punisherwate.. ) @punisherwaterfowl Facebook : www.facebook.com/punisherwaterfowl ( / punisherwater.. ) #PunisherWaterfowl #podcast #waterfowl #Waterfowl #VeteranOwned #Podcast #duckhunters #duckcalls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Is Loud, but Grace Is Stronger   Negativity has a way of filling the air like static. It's on the news, in conversations, in the quiet corners of our own minds. But the believer's hope is not built on the world's volume — it's built on God's character. Staying positive is not pretending everything is fine. It's remembering Who holds you when everything is shaking. Grace is not just a doctrine. Grace is oxygen for the soul.   "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." — 2 Corinthians 12:9    

- Negativity getting you down? We'll help you pivot to a more positive & proactive place.

Are you an optimist? Is it better to be an optimist or a realist? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether there is a benefit to being a hardcore optimist.  We'd also like to thank Tal Gur for his amazing review of The Existential Stoic. You can check out Tal's review here: https://elevatesociety.com/existential-stoic-podcast-podcast-review/Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

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NEW EPISODE!(EP#94)If you want to support this podcast (Ačiū!!):Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/bmatke Homepage: www.bmatke.comSponsor: www.proballers.com"Peppe":Giuseppe “Peppe” Poeta is a former Italian national-team point guard who played for clubs including Virtus Bologna, Baskonia, Trento, Torino and Cremona. After retiring in 2022, he became an assistant coach at Olimpia Milano, then led Brescia to the 2025 Italian League Finals before returning to Milan. Since November 2025, Poeta has served as Olimpia Milano's head coach, succeeding Ettore Messina.Today, "Peppe" reflected on his playing career and how those experiences shaped his approach to coaching. We discussed practice habits, leadership, handling difficult losses and the lessons he has learned throughout his coaching journey. He also shared how he manages his staff and whether his identity has evolved since transitioning from player to coach. and much more!Topics:00:00 Intro 00:30 Summer talk03:10 Positive aura05:14 Reflecting on his path07:50 Mentoring young players11:10 Negativity vs Positivity15:30 Rational decision-making20:00 Practice habits & approach25:30 Leadership & Learning31:30 ProBallers.com33:30 Changing identity to coaching42:00 There is no truth in basketball49:00 Tolerance in basketball, 4 pillars58:10 View on scouting reports1:04:26 Coaching Staff Politics1:08:00 ATOs

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TIME STAMPS:00:00:01 Community Guest Intros00:00:35 The Gaming Press Has ALL come to the defense of Playstation's Wolverine to a point where its NEVER been seen! Some are calling out the community for "Negativity" something they do ALL of the time! Let's discuss! 00:35:00 The Modern Warfare 4 Beta: What To Expect and Are You Hyped?00:50:00 BREAKING: XBOX Insiders CONFIRM A "Unexpected Sequel" *WILL* Be Announced At Gamescom!01:17:00 Panel Outros and Special Message to the Community!

We are back with Dr. Joe Parent, bestselling author of Zen Golf, for Part 2 of our conversation about the mental challenges every golfer faces on the course. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen as we cover first tee nerves, pressure putts, intimidating opponents, your inner critic, and what happens when you spend way too much time in your own head.In Part 2, we're tackling five more scenarios that can quickly derail a round. From recovering after a blow-up hole and keeping frustration from carrying over, to protecting a great round when you know you're close to a personal best, Dr. Parent shares practical ways to stay present and keep playing your game.In this episode:How to recover mentally after a blow-up holeWhy every hole should be treated as a fresh startStopping frustration from boiling over mid-roundWhy too many swing thoughts can make things worseHow to stop “protecting” a good round and keep playing your gameAvoiding the urge to make up for a bad holeConserving mental energy throughout 18 holesWhat to do when you start running out of gas on the back nineThe importance of hydration, nutrition, and preparing for golf as an endurance eventSeparating your golf score from your self-worthWatch this episode on YouTubeResources MentionedZen Golf by Dr. Joe ParentZen Putting by Dr. Joe ParentThe Best Diet Book Ever by Dr. Joe ParentDr. Joe Parent's books and mental game resources-Find each of Dr. Parent's books here-Be sure to get your Free Short Game 100 digital practice guide Follow Uswww.toritotlis.com.Instagram: @tori_totlis.TikTok: @tori_totlis.Facebook: @TeamTotlis

Negativity–your own or others–getting under your skin? Let us help you bounce back!

A negative attitude builds negativity in all aspects of your life.  Negativity doesn't change things, it damages your path forward.  Ask God to help you turn "negative" into "hopeful".

In this episode of Positively365, we talk about how to stop letting other people's negativity rent space in your head. If you have ever felt weighed down by criticism, complaints, or discouraging attitudes, this episode offers practical encouragement to help you protect your peace and stay grounded in a healthier mindset. You will learn simple strategies for setting mental boundaries, redirecting your focus, and filling your mind with more positive and supportive influences. This uplifting episode is perfect for anyone seeking motivation, emotional wellness, personal growth, and mindset tools for daily life. If you want to build resilience, reduce stress, and guard your inner peace when surrounded by negativity, this episode will encourage and inspire you. Tune in for a positive reminder that you can choose what deserves space in your mind. #Positively365 #PositiveThinking #ProtectYourPeace #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellness #MentalHealth #SelfImprovement #Motivation #InspirationBooks by Joseph Wadas here: AUTHOR PAGE

Steiny & Guru get into why their is a public optimism surrounding Chase Center and if that is the proper approach for a fading dynasty that doesn't appear to be realistic about the upcoming year.

Every round of golf is filled with moments that can either build your confidence or completely derail it. In Part 1 of this conversation with renowned sports psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Joe Parent, we dive into some of the most common mental challenges golfers face and, more importantly, how to handle them with more confidence, clarity, and enjoyment. From first tee jitters to intimidating playing partners, Dr. Parent shares simple, practical strategies that can help you quiet the mental noise and get out of your own way. Whether you're competing in tournaments or just trying to enjoy your weekend round a little more, this episode is packed with advice you'll use every time you step onto the course. In this episode: Why expectations often get in the way of enjoying your best golf How to handle first tee nerves and turn adrenaline into confidence A simple trick for making pressure putts feel easier How to stop being intimidated by longer hitters and stronger competitors Quieting your inner critic and replacing negative self-talk The difference between playing well and simply shooting a good score Staying mentally engaged during long, slow rounds Why playing against the golf course—not your opponents—can free up your game This episode is full of practical mental game strategies that can help golfers of every skill level enjoy the game more, recover faster from mistakes, and play with greater confidence.Watch this episode on YouTubeResources MentionedZen Golf by Dr. Joe Parent Zen Putting by Dr. Joe Parent Zen Tennis by Dr. Joe Parent The Best Diet Book Ever by Dr. Joe Parent A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh by Dr. Joe Parent and Nancy Parent Find each of Dr. Parent's books here Free Short Game 100 digital practice guide Follow Uswww.toritotlis.com.Instagram: @tori_totlis.TikTok: @tori_totlis.Facebook: @TeamTotlis

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Someone else's attitude can affect you before you even realize it. In this episode, Pastor Mark Q shares how to recognize when you are carrying someone else's emotions, stay connected without matching their intensity, and know when a bad moment has become a pattern that needs to be addressed. In this episode: Recognizing when someone else's attitude is changing yours Staying calm without becoming cold or disconnected Caring about what someone feels without carrying it Knowing when an attitude needs to be addressed You may not control the attitude someone brings into the room, but you get to decide what you bring back. Recommended Resources Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler Practical tools for staying calm, communicating clearly and handling difficult conversations when emotions are high. Switch by Chip Heath and Dan Heath A helpful look at why change is difficult and how to help people move forward when emotions, habits and resistance get in the way.

This morning I came across a quote from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus that stopped me cold, and I had to share it with you. Every situation, every adversity, every wrong done to you has two handles. One lifts you forward and one leaves you standing exactly where you are. I dig into why we instinctively grab the wrong handle, why lessons feel frustrating because they never pay off instantly, and what it really means when people say 'there's a lesson in everything.' If you feel stuck in anger, a bad professional situation, or a painful personal chapter, this episode will help you see what you have been holding onto and what you need to grab instead. Key Takeaways Every adversity has two handles: one that carries you forward and one that keeps you paralyzed. You choose which one to hold. Negativity bias makes the destructive handle feel like the only option, especially when you are angry or stressed. Awareness is the first step to choosing differently. Lessons do not pay off instantly. They marinate through you and change your perspective permanently, which is far more valuable than a quick fix. When someone wrongs you once and you stay in resentment, you are wronging yourself daily. That is a bad trade. You are never truly starting over because every experience marinates into the wisdom and resilience you carry forward. Action Steps Write down one current adversity and literally list two handles: the destructive way you are holding it and one legitimate constructive angle you have not focused on yet. When you catch yourself stewing on a wrong done to you, ask out loud: 'What is this actually doing for my life right now?' Let the honest answer redirect you. Spend five minutes today identifying three good handles already present in your life, professionally or personally, to train your mind to find them faster in hard moments. Notable Quote They wrong you once, and you wrong yourself daily. No. They wrong you once. I take the other handle and I move forward in my life.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3650: Lucy Miller with No Sidebar shares five techniques for managing stress: eliminating unnecessary obligations, changing the situation, changing your mindset, accepting what you cannot control, and building a life you love. Steadier days make it easier to stay on track with every goal, including your personal finance journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/stress-management/ Quotes to ponder: "Once you realize that you are the one in control of your life and the decisions you make, your stress will be easier to handle." "Negativity is contagious and if you are around people who are bringing you down, then it is time to find some new friends to spend your time with." "Making your life as happy and healthy as possible will leave little to no room for stress to creep in." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What We Covered Golf exposes your inner dialogue Jim explains why your brain is louder than your driver — and how to quiet it. One shot at a time (seriously) Scorecards drag you into the past and future. Jim says stay here, now, with this shot. Tension kills swings A tight mind creates a tight body. We talk breathing, relaxing focus, and resetting your system. Recovery > perfection Jeff's “spectator technique” helps you detach from bad shots instead of spiraling. The orchestra of negativity Too many swing thoughts = mental noise. Jim shows how to become your own “internal master.” Identity vs. score You are not your number. Jim breaks down how to separate self-worth from performance. Golf as life in 18 chapters Every hole is a new challenge — and a new chance to respond instead of react. Why You'll Love This Episode If you've ever walked off a green muttering to yourself, gripping the club like it owes you money, or predicting your doom based on the first three holes… this episode is your antidote. Jim gives you tools you can use today, and we add the usual Golf Guys flavor: honesty, humor, and a little self‑deprecation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Candace Ashby returns to The Weekly Scrap for a conversation every firefighter needs to hear. With over three decades in the fire service, a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership, and years of experience climbing through the ranks, Candace—currently serving as a Battalion Chief—has become a respected voice on leadership, accountability, and protecting the culture that makes this profession unlike any other.We'll dive into what truly makes firefighting the greatest job on Earth, why that culture is worth fighting for, and how company officers and firefighters at every rank have the ability to shape the future of the fire service through their daily actions, conversations, and commitment to one another.If you've ever wondered how we preserve what makes this profession special while continuing to grow as leaders, this conversation will challenge your perspective and leave you thinking long after it's over.And because the live audience and their questions help make this show the absolute best.. we'll start with a plan, but where the conversation ends up is anyone's guess. Join us live, bring your questions, and be part of the discussion.Episode 365 is made possible by our incredible sponsors: Snap-tite Hose, IdentiFire Safety, and the Fire Safety Research Institute. For more on FSRI, visit the special page created just for Weekly Scrap listeners: fsri.org/weeklyscrap