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Text us a comment or question!What if one of the most important things you could do for your future had nothing to do with losing weight?What if you should be paying more attention to building muscle?In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, I'm continuing my special Behind the Book series by reading Chapter 7 of my upcoming book, Fully Alive: A Blueprint for Building the Strongest, Healthiest, and Most Meaningful Second Half of Your Life.And this chapter is called Muscle Changes Everything.For decades, we've been taught to think about muscle as something cosmetic - big biceps, six-pack abs, bodybuilders, athletes, and gym rats.But especially after 50, muscle is about something much bigger.Muscle is capacity.Muscle is resilience.Muscle is protection.Muscle is freedom.It helps determine whether you can climb the stairs, carry your luggage, get off the floor, play with your grandkids, recover from illness or injury, travel, stay active, and continue saying YES to life.In this episode, you'll discover:Why muscle is far more than cosmetic tissueWhy getting lighter isn't necessarily the same thing as getting healthierHow muscle protects your independence and freedomThe idea behind your Muscle Retirement AccountWhy strength training after 50 is an investment—not punishmentHow small physical investments compound over decadesWhy your ability to remain active later in life is being built right nowThe incredible story of a woman who began lifting at 70 and became a world-record powerlifterWhy it's never too late to become strongerAnd why building muscle may be one of the best investments you can make in your next 30 yearsI Want Your FeedbackFully Alive is still being written and revised - and you're getting a behind-the-scenes look at the book before the finished version ever hits the shelves. And I genuinely want your help making it better.What resonated with you in this chapter? Did the Muscle Retirement Account change the way you think about strength training? Was there something you disagreed with, wanted me to explain better, or wished I had gone deeper on? Or did this chapter remind you of your own story?Email me at coach@silveredgefitness.com.I personally read your messages, and your feedback may help shape the final version of Fully Alive.And if you know somebody who still thinks lifting weights after 50 is just about looking good... send them this episode.Because we're not building muscle just to change what we see in the mirror. We're building it so that 10, 20, and 30 years from now, we still have the strength, capacity, independence, and freedom to fully participate in our lives.

House prices are down. Interest rates are down. So housing must be affordable again, right?Not everywhere... and the picture is more surprising than you'd think.In this episode, Ed and Andrew compare every district against its long-term average to see where affordability is improving and where it's slipping away.You'll learn:Whether housing is actually more affordable than usual right nowThe places getting better fastest, and the ones slipping awayWhy "more affordable" doesn't always mean "affordable"Affordability isn't just a snapshot. It can be a signal of where prices could go next.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if bravery isn't something you're born with?What if it's something you choose?In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I'm joined by Broadway actress, bestselling author, success coach, and host of the Unstoppably Creative Podcast, Leslie Becker, for a conversation about the beliefs we carry—and the bravery it can take to question them.Leslie spent years believing she simply wasn't brave. Her sister, she thought, had gotten the “brave gene.” She also loved acting but was afraid to claim it as a career, convinced she wasn't good at auditions and unsure she could actually make a living doing what she loved.Eventually, she began to see those thoughts for what they were: beliefs, not facts.That opened up a conversation between us about the stories we tell ourselves, where those stories come from, and how easily they can become part of our identity without our even realizing it.Leslie uses the metaphor of a coat—a role or belief we put on because of our experiences, expectations, or what others have told us about who we are. We can wear that coat for so long that we forget to ask: Is this actually mine?Sometimes we have to walk down a path before we can recognize that it isn't ours.And maybe that recognition is part of living a brave life.In this conversation, we explore:Why bravery may be a choice rather than a personality traitHow limiting beliefs can quietly become part of our identityLeslie's “Gotcha Exercise” for catching the conversations we repeatedly have with ourselvesWhy replacing an old belief requires practice—not a one-and-done affirmationHow to ask, Where did this belief come from? Is it mine or someone else's?Why transitions can force us to reconsider who we are nowThe bravery required to admit when a path no longer belongs to usWhy creativity exists in all of us—even if we don't consider ourselves “creative”How our creative gifts can find expression through art, business, problem-solving, performance, or simply the way we liveWhat it means to become unstoppably creative, even when we're scaredAnd when I ask Leslie what she would tell her 20-something self, her answer brings us right back to where we began:You are way more brave than you realize you are.About Leslie BeckerLeslie Becker is a Broadway actress of 25 years, bestselling author of The Organized Actor®, host of the Unstoppably Creative Podcast, and a top success coach for creatives.With a 30-year career in the industry, Leslie has consistently offered books, courses, coaching, and digital tools for actors and entrepreneurs while continuing her own unstoppably creative journey. Whether helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses or bringing bold, creative experiences to light, Leslie is a force to help others build a business and a life that is unapologetically their own.Connect with LeslieWebsite:https://lesliebecker.comThe Organized Actor®:https://organizedactor.comFree Gotcha Exercise Guide:https://lesliebecker.com/landing/gotcha-exerciseInstagram:https://instagram.com/thelesliebeckerLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelesliebecker/Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/thelesliebeckerYouTube / Unstoppably Creative:https://www.youtube.com/@unstoppablycreativeEmail: Leslie@LeslieBecker.comLeslie's Upcoming Fetching Water ConcertLeslie is continuing her own unstoppably creative journey with Fetching Water, a musical she wrote with collaborator Michael Hunsaker.On September 12 in Nashville, Leslie will present a 45-minute concert presentation of songs from the musical at Analog at the Hutton Hotel.Concert Information & Tickets:https://www.analognashville.com/events/nmtn-presents-the-first-stage-3/Follow Fetching Water on Instagram:https://instagram.com/fetchingwaterthemusicalThree Takeaways1. Bravery isn't necessarily something we have. It's something we practice.2. Not every belief we carry belongs to us.3. Creativity doesn't disappear just because we stop calling ourselves creative.

Rod Khleif is buying assisted living buildings at $40,000 a room. Replacement cost is $250,000.Rod Khleif lost $50 million in 2008 when a cross-collateralized package of 800 houses pulled his multifamily portfolio down with it. He rebuilt. His students now collectively own more than 305,000 units.In this conversation Rod walks through what he is buying right now, and the math is hard to believe until he shows it. He has two assisted living memory care facilities closed and five more under contract across San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas, at $40,000 per unit. Replacement cost on those same rooms runs $250,000 to $350,000. He calls it the best deal of his career, and he had to soften the occupancy assumptions on the proforma because the real numbers looked unbelievable.He also lays out why multifamily is in a tailspin, with roughly $1 trillion in debt coming due, sales down about 90 percent, and refinancing nearly impossible under current debt service coverage requirements. His read on it is straight Buffett: be greedy when others are fearful.In this episode:Why Rod walked away from senior housing in 2008 and came back to it nowThe silver tsunami math: 8,000 to 10,000 people a day turning 80, with only about 4% of needed beds getting builtHow he vets a senior housing operator, and the last-minute red flag that ended a dealWhy five units and up beats a fourplex, because value runs on net income instead of comparable salesA 296-unit property where a $25 parking spot created a $750,000 increase in valueAbout Rod Khleif: Rod has owned and managed more than 2,000 homes and multiple apartment complexes, built 30 businesses, and hosts one of the largest commercial real estate podcasts in the world. He spent 26 years around Tony Robbins, eight of them on his team, and his Warrior coaching program is built around the same recovery methodology he used after 2008.Links:

Creating a Rhythm That Works for Real Life September often shifts our schedules but that doesn't mean you need to reorganize your entire life and your home.  In this episode, Diana shares how to move from summer flexibility into a more supportive fall rhythm. You'll learn how to create simple routines, identify what has changed in your household, and choose three reliable anchors for your week. Talk about when to put away summer décor, beach supplies, pool items, and patio essentials. The right time depends on your climate, your plans, and what your family is still using, not simply the date on the calendar. In This Episode What a routine really is  The difference between a routine and a rigid schedule  How to identify household pressure points  Three routines to anchor your week  When to clean and store summer belongings  How to transition your home gradually  Preparing for fall without organizing everything at once  This Week's Challenge Choose your September Rule of Three: One weekly planning routine  One daily home-reset routine  One preparation routine  Then review one seasonal category, such as your beach bag, patio supplies, pool items, or summer décor.  Save Your Spot Join the live workshop: Home for the Holidays: Organize, Simplify & Celebrate Thursday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time The $27 registration includes the live workshop, Holiday Planner 2026, and Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Reset Checklist. Click here to register nowThe $47 VIP option includes the complete bundle, workshop replay access, and a private 30-minute consultation call with Diana. Click here to register nowIf you have been thinking about starting a newsletter or simplifying your emails, you can try it and receive 25 percent off your first year. Get Flodesk.Support the showConnect with Diana:Business email: Diana@dsdeclutrr.comOur Instagram: @dsdeclutrrOur Facebook: @dsdeclutrrOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com

I review the Grim Reaper's performance. A version it reminds me of. Also, it's time we discuss Yayoi Kusama and see if you still seperate the artist from their personal. What's a FUPA? and other questions I have. What happened when you hang with Mr. Cooper?. The unauthorized Wendy Williams documentary coming soon, what the detainment of Milo Yanoisious is validating for me? The latest Jax Taylor drama brings back fond memories of Vanderpump rules. Also, a canon moment that we don't discuss enough. Why I think Target is playing in your face hard right nowThe thread I enjoy that connects McKenna West to Madeline White. Another woman gets recalled, why RFK Jr is to blame this time. Also, why its a major chess move that pro-birth group did for McKenna West as she faces the California Couple that want custody after pushing for an abortion. Why Usual Suspects podcast is fun and where we are headed. Also, why the Badu / Alchemist new album is necessary, the album that is for me and fun facts behind the album.

In this episode, we're breaking down the astrology of the Pisces Lunar Eclipse and doing an Eclipse Audit to look at what's changing, being revealed, or ready to move on in your life.We cover:Why this is the final Pisces eclipse of the Virgo–Pisces eclipse cycleWhy September 2024 may offer clues about what's coming full circle nowThe lunar nodes moving into Aquarius and Leo and the beginning of a new eclipse cycleWhat Saturn retrograde in Aries means for the energy right nowHow Uranus in Gemini could bring unexpected changes, realizations, or new informationThe Eclipse Audit and what this eclipse may already be revealing in your lifeA Pisces Lunar Eclipse forecast for every Rising signAn intuitive tarot card pull and Eclipse Assignment for each signListen for your Rising sign first, then check your Sun and Moon for additional insight.Join us LIVE in Ventura, CA on October 3rd!⁠Learn more here!⁠Connect With Steffi (aka Spirit Sis):⁠Psychic Scoop Podcast⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@spirit_sis⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@spiritsis⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠spiritsis.com⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠@spirit_sis

If you're building a business where actual humans pay you to work with them, there's a part of it almost nobody is talking about — and it's the part that determines whether people buy from you, stay with you, and tell other people about you. And it's not your marketing – it's the experience.In this episode I'm joined by my friend Natalie Madrigal, founder of Perfect Your CX, who spent more than a decade in customer success and community across tech — including Meta and Google for Education — before building a business helping expert-led businesses turn the customers and community they already have into their biggest source of growth, revenue and referrals. (She's also on the panel at Passionate & Prosperous LIVE! this October, and I could not wait to have this conversation with her!)In this juicy episode Natalie and I cover a lot of ground! We get into why the experience someone has with you starts long before they ever pay you a dime, and what it means to deliver on the promise your brand is making. We talk about the trust recession — where it came from, what the boom of the last few years did to people's willingness to invest, and how much of that comes down to people buying things and then being completely abandoned. And one of the things we are both obsessed with is how the customer experience has been flattened into "systems and automations" in the online space, and why that's backwards — because this is actually one of the best places in your whole business to let your personality and your judgment show. We break down the difference between being salesy and making someone feel special (which is something I coach on constantly!) And we geek out on retention as a revenue strategy, which almost nobody in this industry talks about.In this episode you'll hear:Where the customer experience actually begins — and why it's much earlier than most people thinkWhy "customer experience" is not the same thing as systems and automations, and what gets lost when you treat them as interchangeableWhat the trust recession is, where it came from, and what it means for anyone selling human-centered work right nowThe difference between being pushy and making someone feel seen — and why following up is not the same as being salesyWhy retention might be the most overlooked revenue strategy in this entire industryWhat to actually automate, what to keep your own eyes on, and how to tell the differenceThe small, unglamorous things you can start doing right now, whether you have three clients or three thousandNatalie is a sponsor and will be at Passionate & Prosperous LIVE! for both days this October, as well as on the panel — The Human Edge: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of AI. Every single attendee is getting access to the suite of apps she's built, plus a personalized onboarding session with her.And if you want the free gift she mentions on the show — find her on Instagram, send her a "hey," tell her you came from my world, and she'll let you pick one.Find Natalie:Instagram: @perfectyourcxLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-madrigal/Perfect Your CX: https://perfectyourcx.com/Passionate & Prosperous LIVE!: Your Genius Edge is happening October 16th & 17th in New York City. GET YOUR TICKET HERE!

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This country ballad is adapted from quotes by Frank Daley, Abraham Maslow, William Shakespeare, Satchel Paige, and Mark Twain.Do what you love. But first, know who you are. Or you'll choose your love wrong. — Frank DaleyMusicians must make music, artists must paint, poets must write if they are to ultimately be at peace with themselves. What human beings can be, they must be. — Abraham MaslowThis above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night of the day, thou canst not be false to any man. — William ShakespeareNever let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do. — Satchel Paige, baseball pitcherThe two most important days in life are the day you are born and the day you discover the reason why. — Mark Twain, novelistDo What You Love lyricsDo what you loveBut first, know who you areOr you'll choose your love wrongThat is the beginningThe beginning of self-knowledgeAsk yourself: Who are youAnd what are you doing here?In this jobIn this relationshipIn this countryOn this planet?Musicians must make musicArtists must paintPoets must writeIf they are ultimatelyTo be at peace with themselvesWhat human beings can beThey must be, they must beThis above allTo thine own self be trueAnd it must followAs the night follows dayYou cannot be false to any manNever let the oddsKeep you from pursuingWhat you know in your heartYou were meant to doThe two most important daysIn life are the day you are bornAnd the day you discoverThe reason why you were bornDiscover your reason nowThe two most important daysIn life are the day you are bornAnd the day you discoverThe reason why you were bornDiscover your reason nowBook Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

This week's energy is all about staying in your power without shutting your heart down.The cards are highlighting:Why your boundaries may matter more than usual right nowThe fun, invitation, or connection you could miss if you get too rigidHow one emotional speed bump could pull you off center if you let itWhere your words, timing, and neutrality matter more than you realizeWhat choosing the high road actually protects this weekYou don't have to engage every debate to stay in your power. This week asks you to know your limits, keep your heart open, and choose the energy you actually want to carry forward.Don't Let One Emotional Speed Bump Steal Your Joy | Aug 14–21#weeklyreading #tarotreading #energyupdate #spiritualguidance #joyfulmediumGet Joy's Free "Sign Magnet" 3 Day Mini Course HERE https://www.joyfulmedium.com/sign-magnetJoy's Website: www.joyfulmedium.comInstagram: @JoyfulMediumTikTok: @JoyfulMediumFacebook: @JoyfulMediumFacebook Group: Joy's Soul SpaYouTube: Psychic Medium Joy Giovanni 

Twenty-six video production company owners turned up to a webinar about finding clients with AI. When every attendee got a personal follow-up email asking for their key takeaway, four replied. This episode is about the silence from the rest.If you run a video production business and keep telling yourself you'll fix it later, this one is aimed at you. Den unpacks what that silence really signals (not disinterest, fear), and tells the story of the January his own camera package, close to $60K of Sony F5 and Zeiss glass, sat in a corner gathering dust while he lay awake over cash flow. A mentor made him sell it. That was the turning point.What you'll learn:Why "I'll do it later" just means delaying success, and what it costs you nowThe gear trap: why the camera was never going to win you the workWhat 26 attendees and four replies reveal about fear in the video production industryWhy mass-market gurus leave you feeling behind, and why judgment from inside your niche beats inspiration from outside itWho the Elite Boardroom is for, and who fits Ascend, in plain termsDen has spent three decades in production, around a decade of it running his own production company, and has personally worked with 178+ video production business owners who have generated more than $52M in additional revenue.If you're at $200K a year or above, or ten-plus years in business, go to denlennie.com/mentoring and make an application for the Elite Boardroom.Learn about the VBA Elite Boardroom here: https://denlennie.com/mentoringMentoring options : www.denlennie.comConnect with Den on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_lennie

Think about the last time you started something new at work. What did you do in those first few days?If you are like most high performers, you got moving fast, head down, proving you belonged. And you ran right past the one moment that mattered: the quiet window at the very beginning, before anyone had decided who you are here, when you could have asked a different question. Not how do I prove myself. But who do I want to be here?This is week two of Leading Through Transitions, about the loud, visible career changes (new jobs, promotions, pivots) and the ones nobody hands you: the scope you stretch into, the project you raise your hand for, the decision to show up differently.I pick up right where last week left off, and get specific about what I did when I switched companies: I slowed down, blocked time each morning to map how the place actually worked before volunteering, and chose who I wanted to be as a leader before I got busy proving myself. Then I bring back the Four Zones of Work as your compass, and explain why the transitions you choose yourself can be the sneakiest burnout traps of all.If you are starting something new, thinking about raising your hand for something, or just deciding how you want to show up this season, this one is for you. In this episode:Why every new job, team, role, or project is a window, and why it closes fastWhat running past the window actually costs you six months from nowThe question to ask before what do I want to accomplish hereThe concrete slow-start practice I used at a new company, and what it producedThe Four Zones of Work, and why high performers burn out in the Excellence zoneA three-step Four Zones audit you can run today

You got the client. They booked, they paid, and you were thrilled. And then someone asked where they came from and you froze, because the honest answer was that you had no idea. Here is the quiet problem nobody talks about, my friend. Your podcast can be doing the exact thing you have been praying it would do, and you can miss the win completely. This episode is about turning the lights on so you finally catch it.This one is for the mom running a business who has wondered, even once, whether her podcast had anything to do with a client saying yes. You'll walk away with the two most bulletproof ways to know if your podcast is bringing you clients, plus a bonus signal to keep your ears open for, and none of it needs new software, a funnel, or a single fancy thing. Just a few small moves that let you finally see what has been working the whole time.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why your podcast can book you a client without you ever realizing it, and what that quiet miss is really costing youHow to make the next step for your listener trackable, in a way as simple as one line you already say out loudWhy your back catalog of older episodes is sitting on traceable clients right nowThe single highest value question to add to your inquiry form, your calls, and your community that almost nobody asksThe bonus third signal that tells you your podcast is working, the moment someone hands your own words back to youThe one simple move that makes all of it count so no win ever floats past you againGot a question about your own podcast? I'd love to answer it on the air!Go leave it for me at https://ask.momswhopodcast.com/, leave your question by recording a voicemail or typing it out, and it might get answered on a future episode! I'll even shout out you and your show (yay, podcast visibility!) and play it right here in front of a very engaged audience!Connect with Pamela:Join 500+ other moms who podcast inside the FREE community: https://skool.com/podcasters/Website: https://pamelakrista.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pamelakrista/Email: pamela@pamelakrista.com

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You know that moment when you're up at midnight building web pages, running project ideas through Claude and feeling incredibly productive... and meanwhile there are two real humans waiting for you to send a simple follow-up email that would actually make you money?Yeah. That's where this episode went. I sat down with Laura Schoenfeld and expected a conversation about how she uses AI in her business. What I got was a full mirror held up to every expert-based entrepreneur (myself included) who's gotten so swept up in what AI can do that they've completely lost track of what their business actually needs them to do.Laura's a business coach who works with established experts already at six figures and beyond, and she's watching smart, talented people outsource the one thing that makes them money (their voice, their thought leadership, their sales conversations) to AI while spending hours building systems nobody asked for. The examples she shared will make you cringe. And the litmus test she uses to decide what AI should and shouldn't touch in your business is something I'm stealing immediately.What you'll learn:Laura's test for deciding what belongs with AI and what doesn'tWhy competing on content volume is dead and what you're actually competing on nowThe real reason AI-generated sales copy falls flatHow to identify the four core money-making activities in your business and protect them from over-automationWhy AI might actually be making you less productive, not more, and how to set boundaries around it00:19 – Welcome and Guest Intro02:10 – AI Hype and Shiny Objects06:43 – AI FOMO and Business Fit07:02 – When AI Outsourcing Backfires10:56 – The Outsource Litmus Test14:19 – Quality Over Volume Content17:58 – Podcast Workflow Automation28:00 – Priorities and Guardrails32:15 – Money Making Activities First35:45 – AI as Admin Assistant41:55 – Boundaries and Final Takeaways45:22 – Where to Find Laura>MEET LAURAThanks for Listening!If you enjoyed this episode, please help us share it by:Following the show—this helps you stay updated and supports us!Leaving a positive review—this boosts our ranking and helps more entrepreneurs find the podcast.--------------------------Entrepreneur School is proud to be featured on the Feedspot list of 30 Best Canada CEO Podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/canadaceopodcasts/

Every previous Bitcoin peak was followed by a crash of 77 to 85 percent. This cycle Bitcoin dropped 50 percent and stopped. Either the rules just changed or the bottom is not in yet. This episode is the honest answer to which one it is.In this episode you will discover:How the four year halving cycle actually works and why it has predicted every Bitcoin crash and recovery since 2012 with near perfect accuracyWhat happened differently this cycle why Bitcoin only dropped 50 percent from its $126K peak instead of the 77 to 85 percent crashes that followed every previous halvingWhy $128 billion in institutional ETF money may have permanently changed how deep Bitcoin's bear markets go and what that means for where we are right nowThe honest answer to whether the cycle is broken or just maturing and what serious Bitcoin holders should actually do with that informationI built a free calculator that shows exactly what consistent monthly Bitcoin investing could do to your wealth over 5, 10 or 20 years. It's called the Steady Stack Calculator — punch in what you can afford to put in each month and see what the numbers actually look like at the other end. Most people are genuinely surprised. You can also download the 10 Bitcoin Mistakes to Avoid document completely free at the same link.Steady Stack Calculator and 10 Bitcoin Mistakes Document — click here to grab both for freeHit follow, so you never miss the latest insights on money, finance, invest and build wealth - plus clear guidance on cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Bit Coin for today's serious investors.

Welcome to The Calm & Happy Home Podcast!In this episode, I'm chatting about overcoming setbacks and the road to 200K followers, and why I don't actually think you ever fully "overcome" a setback, you just learn from it a little more each time. I'm sharing the full circle moment I had this week that took me right back to when I started my business, and the ten pieces of advice I've picked up along the way that keep me moving forward when things don't go to plan.I'm also giving you an update on the five day manifestation mini course launching around the Lion's Gate portal, which now has over 440 people signed up, and talking through the energy of the moment, from the full moon to the Gordon Ramsay energy that's still floating around.Why I don't believe you ever truly overcome a setback, and why that's actually a good thingThe full circle moment that took me straight back to how I felt starting my business, and why it made me so grateful I didn't listen to my inner criticWhy every "no" I've had, from publishers to brand collaborations, has taught me that it's not a no forever, just a not right nowThe ten pieces of advice I lean on when things don't go my way, from asking what a setback is trying to teach you, to not letting it become your identityWhy changing your physical environment can completely shift a conversation that keeps going round in circlesWhy consistency beats motivation, and how showing up every single day is often easier than trying to talk yourself into it a few times a weekThe two second phrase I say out loud every morning that changes the energy of my whole dayEvery single person has setbacks, and if you look at anyone who's written a book about how they got to where they are, that book is full of them. It's rarely the setback itself that defines you, it's what you choose to do next.Show me how good today can be.So much love, Kimberley xx5 Days to Manifest: https://www.kimberleygallagher.com/5-days-to-manifest-with-the-lions-gate-portal2026 Year of the Horse Energy Planner: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/2026-plannerJoin the community at somuchlove.com and follow along @somuchlovekimberleyA bespoke analysis of your home to unlock the exact remedies your living space needs to support you in a life of more abundance and prosperity: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/home-analysis-serviceWork with me 1 to 1 here!If you loved this episode don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts and tag me in your stories on Instagram @thefengshuiflow! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly Fast is back. The most-listened-to guest in Real Talk history returns with a new vantage point and a lot more to say. After more than two decades running one of the most successful peer-to-peer programs in North America, Molly has shifted into building something new within the same company she's called home. This shift has given her a front-row seat to a problem she's increasingly convinced is at the root of why so many events underperform: Organizations have perfected the tools but they've completely skipped the teaching. In this episode, she and Amy go deep on what it actually takes to turn participants into fundraisers, why going back to basics might be the most radical thing you can do right now, and what peer-to-peer does that no other fundraising vehicle can replicate. This episode is packed with gold.Key Components:What Molly's career shift — from running the same national program for 22 years to building a new consulting arm — is teaching her about the state of peer-to-peer fundraising right nowThe tools vs. teaching gap: why a fundraising page, sample emails, and social graphics are not a fundraising program The formula that hasn't changed in 25 years: meaningful goal, specific ask, personal story. It still works regardless of how much someone wants to raiseWhy peer-to-peer events have always been community-building tools long before community became a buzzword"It's not asking for money, it's inviting someone to just support something that matters to you."Connect with Molly on LinkedInCheck out Event 360

There are three words that quietly end up costing more than almost any bad investment: "he handles it." Not because delegating is wrong, but because somewhere between division of labor and total disengagement, a line gets crossed that most couples never notice until a crisis forces them to. This episode is about that line, and about the less obvious ways money stress shows up when it's not just a spreadsheet problem, it's a physical one. Jill Schlesinger and Kristy Talorico both join the show, and each brings something you didn't know you needed to hear.What You'll Walk Away WithThe real difference between splitting responsibilities and losing all visibility into your own financial lifeA simple, low-stakes way to start a money conversation with a partner who's checked out, without triggering defensivenessWhy financial advisors dread meeting a client's "uninvolved" spouse for the first time after a deathWhat actually happens to your financial life if your money-handling spouse suddenly can't do it anymoreHow financial stress physically changes your body, according to a major new health studyWhy the standard advice to "just put more in your 401k" completely misses people who are financially struggling right nowThe surprising first place financial counselors suggest looking before you take out any kind of loanA behind-the-scenes look at how employers are (and aren't) using workplace benefits to actually help peopleWhy This Matters NowIn your 40s, you're often the connective tissue for your whole household's financial life, sometimes for a spouse, sometimes for aging parents, sometimes for kids just starting out. It's easy to assume that as long as someone in the relationship understands the money, everyone's fine. But real financial confidence means everyone involved has at least a working map of where things stand. This episode isn't about becoming an expert. It's about making sure "I don't really know" is never the answer when it matters most.From the BasementDoug's trivia question drags in an unexpected lesson about knowing what things actually mean, not just recognizing the name, which somehow ties together German car history and financial literacy in the same segment. Basement logic, but it works.Resources MentionedMoney Moves with Jill Schlesinger — Jill's new podcast with Mark TalercioJill on Money podcast — Jill Schlesinger's long-running personal finance show"The Most Dangerous Words I Hear From Married Couples: 'He Handles It'" — the Kiplinger piece referenced in the episodeBrightside Financial Care — Kristy Talorico's company, financial care benefits for employersFindhelp.org — the free navigation tool for local financial and hardship resourcesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is THE most common question I get from coaches and service providers who want to start guesting on podcasts — and I'm going to give you the honest answer, not the easy one. Spoiler: it takes time, it takes a system, and it takes knowing exactly what aligned really means. Here's everything I know after building a database of 150+ shows.Why you need a tracking system before you do anything else (+ grab my free tracker)Why a smaller, aligned podcast will always outperform a big, misaligned one for lead generationThe rabbit hole method for finding niche shows that fit your exact audienceWhy Threads is an underrated goldmine for finding podcast guesting opportunities right nowThe real reason people pay me to do this part for them

I've had a version of the same conversation with clients for years now: someone posts a Reel, it does great, and for two weeks they're convinced they've finally cracked it. Then real life happens — a slow week, a vacation, a launch — and the whole thing goes quiet. And they think they did something wrong.They didn't. They just built something that only runs while they're actively fueling it.That's basically what's happening with Jessi Jean's Yap Challenge right now, and I want to talk about it — not to tell you it's bad (it's not, and I think what she's built is genuinely impressive), but because I think there's a conversation happening right now about what "good marketing" looks like, and I don't think anyone's being honest about the tradeoff.The Yap Challenge works. It's smart, it's effective, and it's making people real money. But it also requires you to show up, every single day, forever, just to stay visible. And I think that's worth talking about before you decide it's your whole strategy.

This is the final one. My last episode live here at EduTech 2026, and I cannot think of a better way to wrap it up.Joining me is my teachergram turned real life friend Aaron Johnston, who popped his head into the booth yesterday and got roped into coming back for an interview. If you don't already know Aaron, you should. He is a deputy principal at Talara Public School, now in his 18th year of teaching, and he is well known across the teacher podcast space for leading the way on Aboriginal education, so much so that in 2024 he was recognised as Primary Educator of the Year at the Koori Curriculum Awards. Many of you will also know Aaron through Mr J's Learning Space and the Teacher Takeaway podcast, where he interviews leading educational experts, including me, not that long ago.We get into classroom management from a leadership lens, including the biggest mistakes schools make when supporting teachers through behaviour challenges, why rescuing a struggling teacher too quickly can actually disempower them, and why "what's your approach to behaviour" needs to start long before the first warning is ever given.Aaron also opens up about the loneliness of school leadership, the unseen burden leaders carry every single day, and why he genuinely loves it when a teacher cries in his office, because it means they feel safe enough to be honest with him. We close out with a brilliant rapid fire win or bin round covering open door policies, whole school behaviour systems, reward systems, observations, unscheduled learning walks, staff meetings, and yes, the dreaded staff morning tea as a wellbeing strategy.What you'll learn:Why time, not more resources, is the thing teachers need most from school leaders right nowThe "pruning principle" and why letting go of something is often more powerful than adding something newWhy rescuing a struggling teacher too quickly can actually disempower them and damage student relationshipsWhat good quality support from senior leadership actually looks like when a teacher says "I am drowning"Why compliance built on fear isn't the same as respect, and why it makes long-term classroom management harderThe loneliness of school leadership, and why Aaron genuinely wants teachers to feel safe enough to cry in his officeWhat teachers often misunderstand about the pressures and competing demands placed on school leadersAaron's honest win or bin verdicts on open door policies, whole school behaviour systems, reward systems, observations, learning walks, staff meetings, and staff morning teasThe most underrated leadership quality, and the one thing every teacher wishes their leader understoodHave a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:Shop all resourcesJoin The Behaviour ClubMy book! It's Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management The Low-Level Behaviour BootcampFree guide: 'Chats that Create Change'Connect with me:Follow on Instagram @the.unteachablesCheck out my website

Position Your Nonfiction Book for Bestseller Success with Wiebke TaschAnika sat down with Wiebke Tasch to explore a hard truth in the publishing world: most nonfiction books fail not because the writing is bad, but because the positioning was wrong before the first word was ever written. Wiebke shares her journey from feeling stuck in a German PR agency to accidentally writing an Amazon bestseller about heartbreak, and how that success led her to found Digital Authors. The conversation reveals why a book is not just a vanity project, how data should dictate your book's direction, and why the "AI hype train" might be the worst thing to happen to your legacy.In This EpisodeHow a personal crisis and a lack of available therapy led to Wiebke's first bestselling bookThe difference between a vanity project and a strategic credibility builderWhy "guessing" your book's niche is a recipe for failure—and how to use data insteadThe cultural divide: Why European authors feel they must be an authority first, while US authors use a book to become oneRepositioning a business coach: How pivoting from "digital nomad" to "building a business" resulted in 9x more pre-salesThe "personal story formula": Why frameworks alone are boring and how to keep readers engagedThe role of AI in publishing: Why ChatGPT makes for terrible books but a great proofreaderA surprising market trend: Why the flood of AI books has created a unique opportunity for genuine human authors right nowThe psychological mirror of writing: How becoming an author forces you to confront your fear of visibilityThe "5-Day Amazon Window" and the secret to getting the algorithm to market your book for youCrafting a 3-month launch strategy and why Sunday afternoon is the worst time to hit "publish"Timestamps00:00 Introduction: Why do most nonfiction books fail to find an audience?01:24 From Berlin PR to digital nomad: The origin of Digital Authors 03:10 Writing Why Can't You Love Me? and accidentally hitting a bestseller niche 05:38 Learning from failure: Why the second and third books flopped 07:27 Market analysis: Using data to find demand before you outline the book 11:38 Europe vs. US publishing culture: "Who are you to write?" vs. "Write to become." 14:27 Case Study: Repositioning a "digital nomad" book to 9x the pre-sales 17:34 The writing process: Blending personal storytelling with actionable frameworks 23:28 The truth about AI in publishing: Use it to proofread, not to write your legacy 27:55 The personality development of writing: Overcoming the fear of being seen 32:01 The 5-Day Amazon Window: How to trigger the algorithm to push your book 36:31 A 3-month book launch strategy: Pre-sales, webinars, and launch parties 39:50 Positioning differences between established experts and brand-new authors 45:54 A special 25% discount offer for authors under 40 49:33 Favorite mantra: Trusting your own intuition above all elseKey Insights & TakeawaysInsight 1: Positioning Precedes Writing Most authors write what they want to say without checking if anyone is actually searching for it. By running a data-driven market analysis first, you can identify high-demand, low-competition niches, ensuring your book has a built-in audience before you even outline the first chapter.Insight 2: Frameworks Are Boring; Stories Stick If your book is just a step-by-step guide, it should have been a PDF. To keep readers engaged in an era of scrolling and short attention spans, authors must blend their conceptual frameworks with deeply personal stories and actionable exercises. Readers need to see themselves in your journey.Insight 3: The 5-Day Amazon Algorithm Window Publishing your book quietly and starting marketing two months later is a death sentence for sales. Amazon gives new releases a 5-day window. If you can drive massive traffic and conversions during those first five days, the algorithm will pick up the book and essentially take over the marketing for you long-term.Insight 4: AI is for Polishing, Not Creating While the market was briefly flooded with ChatGPT-authored books, readers are rejecting the generic, soulless writing. A book is a timeless authority tool meant to last for decades. Use AI for final grammar checks or structuring thoughts, but the core ideas and the voice must remain deeply human.Insight 5: Writing a Book is an Act of Personal Transformation Writing a book forces authors—especially women—to confront their imposter syndrome and fear of visibility. The process of claiming your expertise on the page ultimately translates to how you show up in your business, handle speaking engagements, and price your services.Resources & Links MentionedDigital Authors (Wiebke's Agency)About Wiebke TaschWiebke Tasch is the founder of Digital Authors and a publishing strategist who helps entrepreneurs and thought leaders turn their expertise into books that build authority and attract opportunity. Originally from Germany with a background in journalism and PR, Wiebke walked the hard path of publishing—first writing an accidental bestseller, followed by books that flopped. These experiences taught her the crucial importance of data-driven market positioning. Today, she helps authors identify demand, outline their frameworks, and execute high-impact book launches that leverage the Amazon algorithm.Connect with WiebkeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiebke-tasch-%F0%9F%93%9A-43731b164/?locale=enDigital Authors Website: www.digital-authors.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sounds rosy, right? Not if you're long-term unemployed, underemployed, or a new grad. In this episode, the labor market's low-hire, low-fire status quo reaches a new extreme. Plus: States sue over new Medicaid work requirement protocols, Uber lays off a tenth of its customer service workers with plans to replace them with AI chatbots, and a family travel boom reshapes luxury resorts.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:It's still a tight job market, despite record-low initial unemployment claimsAs yields on Treasury notes rise, the bond market is changingStates sound alarm over new Medicaid work requirement ruleAn AI customer service agent will take your call nowThe life of a Hollywood freelancerFamilies are crashing honeymoon hot spots

Sounds rosy, right? Not if you're long-term unemployed, underemployed, or a new grad. In this episode, the labor market's low-hire, low-fire status quo reaches a new extreme. Plus: States sue over new Medicaid work requirement protocols, Uber lays off a tenth of its customer service workers with plans to replace them with AI chatbots, and a family travel boom reshapes luxury resorts.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:It's still a tight job market, despite record-low initial unemployment claimsAs yields on Treasury notes rise, the bond market is changingStates sound alarm over new Medicaid work requirement ruleAn AI customer service agent will take your call nowThe life of a Hollywood freelancerFamilies are crashing honeymoon hot spots

In this episode, we're joined by Autumn Denae, a creator, content strategist, and host of The Edge of Everything Podcast to talk about all things visibility, personal branding, authenticity, and more. I had the privilege of meeting Autumn when I travelled to Mallorca and I knew immediately that I wanted her to share her expertise with the There She Glows community. And here we are, queens! What we cover: What we're actually afraid of when we say we have a visibility woundWhere Autumn believes we should be focusing our energyWhether women struggle with taking up space and owning their desires onlineWhy being audacious is needed right nowThe biggest mistakes Autumn sees when people start to build a personal brandWhat authenticity looks like for a personal brand and what boundaries are neededAudience versus community, and how to grow an obsessed baseExactly how to stop wasting your time and ghosting your communityAutumn's hot take on the most underrated content form Connect with Autumn:Instagram: @autumn.denaeTiktok: @autumn.denaePodcast: The Edge of EverythingConnect with me:Instagram: @beccnichollsTiktok: @beccanichollsWebsite: www.beccanicholls.comSubscribe to my email listYouTube: BECCAIt would mean the world to me if you would subscribe, rate and review this podcast to help support the show. If you enjoy this podcast, share it on your stories and tag me or share it with a friend. Let's build this community, together! ⚡️

Foreclosures are spiking across America and every news outlet is asking the same question: is this 2008 all over again? In this episode, Sam Primm and Lucas peel back the curtain on the actual foreclosure data — state by state — and give you the truth Wall Street and the media aren't telling you.Foreclosure filings are up double digits year over year, and headlines are scaring homeowners and investors into thinking a housing crash is coming. But when you look at the real numbers, a completely different story shows up.

In January 1981, American hostages were released from Iran within hours of Reagan's inauguration. Forty-five years later — to within 30 hours — Andrew Pancholi told his subscribers an Iran conflict was about to begin. He was right. This is not luck. It's mathematics — and in this conversation with Dwayne Kerrigan, Andrew breaks down exactly how cycle analysis works, what it's telling us about real estate, geopolitics, and the global economy right now, and what business owners and investors should be doing with that information.In Part 1 of this episode: The 18.6-year real estate cycle: why we are currently at the same position in the cycle as 2007 — just before the Global Financial Crisis — and what the smart money did last time, and what to do nowThe 100-year pandemic cycle — how Spanish flu, cholera, and COVID all followed the same pattern, and why Andrew saw COVID comingThe 90-year geopolitical cycle: how the polarization, rise of nationalism, anti-immigration sentiment, and challenges to global order we're seeing now mirror the 1930s decade almost exactly — including the economic conditions that led to the rise of fascismThe 250-year empire cycle — America at a tipping point, the petrodollar's quiet expiry, and China's strategic expansion while the West was distractedWhy Andrew predicted the Israel-Iran conflict to within 30 hours — the convergence of a 45-year cycle, a 90-year cycle, and a 36-year cycle, and why Netanyahu's personal history from the 1976 Entebbe raid has driven his policy decisions in Gaza and LebanonThe AI boom through the lens of cycles — why every major boom is fueled by new technology, and whether the return on investment can justify what's going in.Note: This conversation is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.Episode Highlights:00:00 - Hidden Patterns Teaser00:30 - Podcast Intro Setup01:03 - Meet Andrew Pancholi04:39 - Why Cycles Matter07:06 - Real Estate Cycle08:44 - Big Cycles 2029 Risk12:15 - What Should We Do15:38 - Seven Year Life Cycles19:43 - Forecasting Iran Conflict24:25 - Pandemic Cycle Evidence29:29 - Boom Signals And Technology35:45 - Real Estate Action Steps40:09 - Timing the Property Cycle41:38 - Strategy Over FOMO43:25 - Cycle Experts and Herd Signals45:53 - Geopolitics in 90 Years48:44 - The 250 Year Empire Shift58:11 - Petrodollar and BRICS Challenge01:06:21 - China's Resource Playbook01:11:38 - War Outlook Russia Ukraine Taiwan01:15:31 - What to Watch Next01:18:01 - Wrap Up and DisclaimersResources mentioned:Zero Hour — book by Andrew Pancholi and Harry S. Dent Jr.The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking — book by Philip AndersonThe Secret Wealth Advantage — book by Akhil PatelThe Art of War — book by Sun TzuThe Market Timing Report — markettimingreport.comQuotes:“The minute you start a conflict, a physical conflict, you have lost the war.” - Andrew Pancholi“The markets are an indication of the psychology of the world. That's the way I've always been trained and always looked at it, is that it is gonna give you what the psychology of the world is looking at things from a economic standpoint.” - Dwayne Kerrigan“ If you don't have to buy, keep saving, 'cause the chances are the house prices will come down, and then when we get to about 2031, 2032, that might be a good time to start looking.” - Andrew Pancholi“ Religious texts, philosophical texts, they all hide mathematical patterns within them. There is something secret hidden away. I mean, it's an open secret if you go and study it, but there are some patterns and years, certain mathematical patterns that do repeat in the bigger picture.” - Andrew Pancholi“ I put the, uh, message out on the Thursday evening to our subscribers saying, "This is gonna kick off, uh, I believe on tomorrow or, or Saturday," and it actually happened on Saturday. So depending on where you are in the world, it was maximum 30 hours out.” - Andrew PancholiAndrew Pancholi is the founder and CEO of The Market Timing Report, a global macro research service used by professional investors, portfolio managers, and family offices to identify risk windows and periods of asymmetric opportunity. For over 40 years, he has forecast turning points in markets including the S&P 500, gold, oil, and Bitcoin using time cycle analysis built on the methods of W.D. Gann, Edward Dewey, and Ralph Elliott. He is co-author of the bestselling book Zero Hour with Harry S. Dent Jr. and a board member of the Foundation for the Study of Cycles. Before market timing, Andrew spent decades as a senior pilot for a major flag carrier airline, including roles as Training Captain and Training Standards Captain.Connect with Andrew Pancholi: https://andrewpancholi.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpancholi/The Market Timing Report — markettimingreport.comConnect with Dwayne KerriganFacebookInstagramLinked InWebsiteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why the entire idea of being "discovered" is a leftover from an era that no longer existsThe fundamental difference between being discovered and being recognizedWhy discovery required someone else's permission — and why recognition requires only your own clarityHow the shift from institutions to direct trust has changed what actually produces visibility nowThe specific work of becoming recognizable — and what it requires of youWhat becomes possible when you stop waiting to be discovered and start becoming impossible to missAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Eric Bramlett wired his Austin brokerage into an AI system that flags exactly where the business is losing money.Eric Bramlett runs Bramlett Partners, the fastest growing independent brokerage in Texas, and he's been investing in Austin real estate since 2003. In this conversation he breaks down how he built an AI system that pulls from his revenue, email, and production data to answer one question, how's the business doing, and what needs attention. He also gets into why most investors overestimate how well they've actually analyzed their last deal, why the 2008 recession forced him to stop chasing side projects, and why he believes the next few years favor small operators over big companies when it comes to adopting AI.Key topics:Building an AI system that audits the brokerage's own dataWhy agentic AI favors small operators over big companies right nowThe reporting systems behind a growing Austin brokerageWhy he only hires the top 20 percent of agentsThe zip code level data showing where Austin opportunity actually isGuest bio:Eric Bramlett is the founder of Bramlett Partners, the fastest growing independent brokerage in Texas, and has been investing in Austin real estate since 2003.Links:

If you're a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s and you've been feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, or like a complete stranger in your own body… I need you to hear me right now. You are not broken. You are not going crazy. And you are definitely not "just getting old."Welcome to the era of metabolic intelligence! Today we are kicking off a two-part series that I genuinely believe is going to change lives. This is the exact information I wish someone had handed me five years ago when I was sitting in my car crying, wondering what the heck was happening to my body.In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into Perimenopause 101. We are breaking down the biological timeline of what is actually happening inside your body, the sneaky symptoms you're probably dismissing as just "life stress," and the four non-negotiable strategies you need to not just survive this transition—but actually thrive through it.Because here is the truth: The more we understand our bodies, the more control we have. And when you learn to work with your hormones instead of against them? Something magical comes out the other side. A whole new breed of a woman.

Agents ask me all the time how I stay so consistent with content while still running a real estate business.The answer is not motivation.It is a system.In this episode, I walk through the manual content infrastructure I use to create long-form YouTube videos, short-form content, captions, thumbnails, and platform-specific posts for my real estate brands.Most agents do not have a content idea problem.They have a content capture, execution, and infrastructure problem.You are already having conversations with buyers, sellers, lenders, agents, and clients every week. The challenge is turning those conversations into a repeatable content machine that actually builds trust, creates conversations, and supports your business.I show the manual version of my process:00:00 Why agents ask how I post so much01:15 The manual content system04:20 Deep research and topic development10:08 Titles, thumbnails, captions, and platform prep16:42 Turning one video into short-form content21:19 Why generic AI creates generic content22:17 Inside HIVO AI26:16 How to get beta access27:01 Why content infrastructure matters nowThe big takeaway:If your underlying strategy is generic, AI just helps you become generic faster.The real leverage is building a content system around your voice, your local market, your audience, your brand, and your actual real estate experience.That is why we built HIVO AI.HIVO AI helps real estate agents build a content machine without duct-taping multiple tools together every week. It helps with content planning, scripts, captions, thumbnail concepts, scheduling, content review, compliance support, channel auditing, and optimization.You still bring the expertise.You still bring the local market knowledge.You still bring the voice.HIVO helps organize and activate it.If you are a serious real estate agent who wants to build consistent content around your voice and your market, DM me to learn more about discounted beta access.#RealEstateAgent #RealEstateMarketing #AIForRealEstate #RealEstateContent #HIVOAI

Certified Master Life Coach, author, and speaker Lance Waterman joins the conversation to break down what accountability really looks like—and why most people get it wrong.From the biggest habit destroying potential in Seven Deadly Toxic Habits: The Dream Killers to the uncomfortable truth people avoid about themselves, Lance delivers a real, no-excuses perspective on growth.In this episode, we cover:Why people say they want change but fail to actThe difference between talking about accountability and actually living itThe hidden habit that could be sabotaging your success right nowThe mindset and behaviors that separate high performers from those who stay stuckIf you've been repeating the same cycles and can't figure out why, this episode will challenge you to take a hard look—and take action.

Most of us live convinced we are our thoughts — every worry, judgment, and story on repeat, mistaken for the self. This guided meditation offers a different way in: two simple but profound self-inquiry questions that take you beneath the noise of the thinking mind and into direct experience of your own presence.Using breath as an anchor and body awareness as the doorway, this practice moves you out of your head and into embodied stillness. Along the way, you'll be guided through a powerful technique — silently asking "I wonder what my next thought will be?" — and discover what actually happens when you go looking for it. For many people, the mind simply stops. A gap opens. And in that gap is something quieter, steadier, and more truly you than any thought has ever been.Whether you're new to meditation or a long-time practitioner, this episode is a gentle but potent reminder: you are not your thoughts, your feelings, or your beliefs. You are the awareness in which they arise — and that awareness is available to you right now, without effort, without changing a thing.In this episode:How to move attention out of the thinking mind and into embodied presenceA guided breath-based anchor for grounding in the here and nowThe self-inquiry question "I wonder what my next thought will be?" and why it quiets the mindThe deeper question "Who am I before a thought tries to tell me who I am?"Why a peaceful, present mind is the foundation of a powerful lifeWhy your thoughts are not who you are — and what lies beneath themKeywords: self-inquiry meditation, guided meditation, who am I, present moment awareness, embodied wisdom, mindfulness practice, ego and identity, stillness meditation, true self, consciousness, overthinking relief, anxiety and meditation, presence practice, spiritual awakening, non-dual awareness--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I help self aware professionals upgrade their mindsets to operate from a higher level in life. If you would like help to get out of your head, be present and create the success and happiness you can have then please do contact me. Contact, newsletter, community.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why belief is the invisible architecture of every lifeHow the beliefs we inherited early — especially from people we loved and trusted — quietly shape what still feels possible nowThe specific danger of authority-based beliefs that we never examinedWhy some people are "lucky" to have been told empowering things — and why the rest of us have to consciously rebuildHow to identify the beliefs still running your life underneath the surfaceWhat becomes possible when you start believing what's actually true about who you are and what you can buildAnd more…START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges.→ https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play.→ https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

The FDA is hiding the truth about this increasingly common method of abortion. They are keeping back 125,000 pages of documents related to the process. Why? Because they don't want the truth to be known. They do not want transparency. That ends now. Medicine shouldn't be political and this has become political. Planned Parenthood lies about the trauma associated with the Abortion Pill - Medical Abortion, leaving women to undergo this traumatic procedure alone, isolated, completely unaware of the devastation and horror that awaits them. The FDA has time and time again relaxed the rules around the abortion pill - what the science. How much damage has been done? We don't know because the FDA is censoring the truth.You can help bring the truth to light by signing our petition (linked below.) Send a message the coverup stops nowThe rest of the team has finally reached Ireland, even the cats! Watch this week to see Top and Scaredy's trek across the world. Oh yeah and Phelim was there, too.This week we reveal the reality of being a cat in a dog's world, dealing with Big Government for small cats and Phelim's sudden need for a new t-shirt!And we do a bit of name-dropping this week. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift got married over the weekend and we have a connection to the dress. We tell all on the podcast. And while some heroes are supposed to wear capes, others fight the British to found a nation. This week we reveal the big-budget movie that the Young Washington film, produced by friends of the podcast, beat at the box office. Hint: this movie was destroyed by toxic feminists, not kryptonite!Speaking of, Young Washington is truly a great film that deserves your attendance. You have to support good people making good movies. Please get your tickets (linked below) to make sure that this movie finally makes Hollywood take notice (and maybe start producing good movies again.) Speaking of the media and madness, is the Trans virus finally dying out? We bring you a brilliant interview on GB News (British Fox News) where a slimy politician gets some tough, but long overdue questions. Also, if there are people in your life struggling with children who have been brainwashed by the Transgender cult, we have a resource for them. This week we bring you heartbreaking but important accounts from the parents of trans victims that may make those victims you know realise they are not alone. It is a Substack called PITT (Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans), you can read all about it through the link below. This will be our last podcast for a while since we will be on vacation, soaking up the sun, or lack thereof in Ireland. However if you find yourself in a state of Scoop withdrawal, you can still get our commentary via our substack. To sign our FDA abortion pill petition: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/abortion-petition/ To get Young Washington tickets: https://www.angel.com/movies/young-washingtonTo read more from the PITT Substack: https://www.pittparents.com/ *****************************************************To Donate: https://secure.anedot.com/unreported-story-society/main_donate_2026Projects You Need to Check Out: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/our-projects/To read Substack [insert latest substack article. https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com/p/new-york-times-journalists-protect Ann & Phelim SocialsPhelim's X: (https://x.com/PhelimMcAleer)Ann's X: (https://x.com/annmcelhinney)USS SocialsInsta: (https://www.instagram.com/unreportedstorysociety/)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/TheAPScoop/)X: (https://x.com/AP_Unreported)*****************************************************

2026 is the first American election where AI is shaping every link in the chain of political power — from what campaigns put in front of voters, to how voters filter what they're told, to who tech companies are trying to elect.Matt Robison sits down with Katie Harbath — 25-year veteran of the tech-politics intersection, former Facebook elections lead, and author of the upcoming book Disrupting Politics: A Front Row Seat at the Collision of Technology and Democracy (Fall 2026) — to walk through her original survey data and what she's seeing on the ground right now.We cover:Her first-of-its-kind survey of campaign professionals: 87% use AI daily, and most campaigns still have no policy governing itWhy disclosure is more complicated than "just label it" — and the research showing labels can backfireThe voter side: only 9% say they use AI for political info, but that number is misleading once you count AI answers baked into a Google searchWhy Democratic campaign staff lean Claude and Republicans lean ChatGPT and GrokHard lessons from 2016 — and the new "flood the zone" risk Katie's most worried about heading into 2026 and 2028The most underrated vulnerability in American elections: the fog-of-war period between election day and certificationWhy state legislatures — not Congress — may be the most exposed to AI industry money and influence right nowThe forgotten story of Congress eliminating its own in-house science expertise in 1994, and what it has to do with today's AI policy gridlockKatie's own verdict on whether this is the first AI election — and possibly the last one where AI isn't the dominant issue

What if the real midlife crisis isn't running out of time — it's living like you have more time than you actually do?In this episode, Laurie gets personal. She shares the story of her dad, who spent decades saying "someday when I retire" — only to die five months after his retirement at 66, having collected exactly five social security checks after a 46-year career. That story cracked everything open for her. And it's the reason so much of the work at the School of Midlife is built around one urgent question: what are you waiting for?This episode isn't about panic. It's about clarity. It's a compassionate but honest look at the habit most high-achieving women share — perpetually deferring the life they actually want — and a practical reframe for how to start living it now, not someday.Laurie also introduces one of her favorite coaching tools, the Best Life Top 100, and explains why it is fundamentally different from a bucket list — and why that distinction matters more than it might seem.What we coverWhy Laurie doesn't believe in the "midlife crisis" — and what she believes is actually happening insteadThe story of her dad: 46 years of work, five months of retirement, and the lesson that changed how she looks at everythingThe "someday when I retire" trap — and why there is always one more reason to waitWhy the conditions will never be perfect — and what happens to women who keep waiting for them to beThe south of France thought experiment: what happens when you finally get to retirement and the life you imagined doesn't feel like yoursThe women who thrive in midlife versus the women who keep living the same year on repeatThe BEST LIFE Top 100: what it is, what it isn't, and why it's not a bucket listThe difference between a list built around doing things before you die — and a list built around how you want to live while you are aliveWhy the Top 100 women actually end up with looks almost nothing like the list they thought they'd write — and why that's exactly the pointThe quiet dreams versus the big bold ones — and why they belong on the same listThe question that cracks everything open: of the things on your Top 100, how many actually require you to wait?Why the direction matters more than the destination right nowThe challenge: write down one thing this week — and DM Laurie to tell her what it isQuotable moments"The real crisis in midlife isn't buying a sports car or having an affair. It's believing that you have more time than you actually do.""Dad had so many plans for retirement. Someday never came.""He worked 46 years of his life and was rewarded with five months of retirement.""There is always another reason to wait. There is always another something that comes up. Which means you keep deferring your dreams.""Life always has a way of life-ing.""The Top 100 is not about doing things before you die. It's about how you want to live while you are alive.""It's dreaming with intention. It's your living blueprint. It's your permission slip to stop waiting.""The list they end up with looks almost nothing like the list they thought they'd write.""Stop treating your best life like it's something that exists somewhere in the future, waiting for you to earn it or arrive at it or be ready for it.""The women who are the most fulfilled in midlife aren't the ones who have the most things on their list completed. They're the ones who started.""The real midlife crisis isn't running out of time. It's living like you have more time than you actually do."The challenge from this episodePick one thing you would put on your BEST LIFE Top 100 list. Something that would make you feel more alive, more aligned, more you. Write it down. Then, DM Laurie on Instagram and tell her what it is.Resources + links mentionedThe BEST LIFE MastermindBook a 15-minute call with LaurieInstagram: @laurie.reynoldson (DM Laurie your Top 100 item)If this episode landed for you, share it with the woman in your life who needs to hear it. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and know that Laurie reads every single one.

Episode Highlights With MichaelWhy he thinks synthetic fragrance is the new secondhand smoke and how he can back this up with dataSecondhand smoke was such a brilliant marketing push and why fragrance needs this nowThe worst offenders and what to look forWhat “fragrance” actually is when you see it on a packageSafe swaps that actually workHaving safe and beneficial indoor air quality The air freshener industry is a 7 billion dollar industry. The air filtration industry is less than half of thatPeople are spending double the money to pollute their air than to clean itFragrance = chemicalsThey work by hijacking your ability to smellWhat to know about candles and which to avoid- some can be great!Turning your home into a sanctuary The 80/20 of health: sleep sanctuary, scrub sleeping air, filter water.Resources MentionedJaspr air scrubber - use the link for a discountOrganic beddingHealthy mattress I loveWater filtersHealthy lightingNon-toxic dishwasher and laundry detergentBranch Basics non-toxic cleanerJust Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. BioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!

In this powerful episode, Melissa sits down with Lora Cheadle —a betrayal recovery coach, intuitive channel, and author — whose life cracked wide open after discovering her husband's long-term infidelity. What could have destroyed her became the doorway to deep healing, embodiment, and spiritual awakening.Together, they explore how betrayal, burnout, and breakdowns aren't the end of the story, but invitations into truth, sovereignty, and wholeness.You'll hear:How betrayal rupture's identity and why insight alone isn't enough to heal itWho the Librarians are and the messages they're bringing through right nowThe difference between soul-growth pain and unnecessary sufferingWhy smart, spiritual people often miss betrayal signs—and how to release shameWhy the body must be included in rebuilding trust after ruptureThis is more than a conversation about relationships—it'sa conversation about remembering who you are after everything you thought was solid falls away.WHERE TO FIND LORA CHEADLEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/loracheadlelifechoreographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loracheadle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeChoreographer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lora-cheadle-lifechoreographer/Podcast: https://loracheadle.com/flaunt-podcast/Free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://loracheadle.com/betrayal-recovery-guide/Free Monthly Energy Update from The Librarians: https://lora-cheadle.kit.com/e06ce40408Books:FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Selfhttps://www.amazon.com/FLAUNT-Cover-Reveal-Smart-Spiritual/dp/1608686213It's Not Burnout It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP &Thrivehttps://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Burnout-Betrayal-Thrive/dp/B0DSTSTRN1FIND MELISSAON WEBSITES:⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠ON SOCIALSMYOK on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MYOK on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MYOK on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠#MindYourOwnKarma #SomaticMindfulGuidedImagery #SMGI #SomaticHealingJourneys #LoraCheadle #Infidelity #Cheating #AffairRecovery #BetrayalHealing #BurnoutRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaHealing

Content creator and marathon runner Brett Chody joins us for what we're calling the sporty girl's guide to getting dressed — a practical conversation about building a wardrobe around an active life without sacrificing style.We get into all of it: how being an athlete shapes the way you see your body and get dressed, the bags she's investing in (and why she gravitates toward color over classics), her honest take on wearables and why she finally took off her Oura Ring, and the exact brands and pieces she reaches for every single day.We also talk about Bites Run Club — how a spontaneous Instagram story turned into 150 girls showing up to run Central Park, and why in-person community might be one of the most underrated things you can build right now. Plus the runner uglies, men's deodorant as a life hack, designing her own Nike shoe, and the wardrobe advice she gives every woman who moves a lot and actually wants to get dressed.Shop all items mentioned in the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5831698In this episode, we get into:How being a marathon runner has completely shaped the way Brett gets dressed — and why athletes often have the most instinctive sense of personal styleThe sporty girl uniform that actually works: the exact jeans, tops, and shoes Brett reaches for when she wants to look put together without trying too hardWhy she sizes up in almost everything she buys — and why she tells her followers to stop looking at the tagThe bag conversation: why she invests in color over classics, the pistachio suede Chanel she ran a race for, and what her Bottega, Prada Cleo, and Andiamo all say about her styleHer honest Oura Ring confession — why she wore it every day for a year, what finally made her take it off, and whether she'd ever go backThe Apple Watch debate: why she thinks it's "tears" as a fashion accessory and what she actually wears on her wrist insteadHer go-to workout gear broken down by activity — what she runs in versus what she wears to Pilates, and why those are two very different wardrobesDesigning her own Nike Vomero+ colorway and why it felt like a full-circle moment from her Nike ID days in high schoolHow Bites Run Club started with one Instagram story and 150 girls showing up to Central Park — and why she thinks in-person community is what people are craving most right nowThe post-grad loneliness no one talks about — and how finding a hobby with a built-in community can change everythingThe deodorant hot take that stopped us in our tracks (hint: it's from the men's aisle)Her dessert bowl wardrobe breakdown: the piece she's had since high school that's still in heavy rotation, the brand she keeps buying in multiples, and what recently got retiredBrett Chody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettsbitesLet's Get DressedYouTube: www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpodNewsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperezLet's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

870 · 10 Reasons to Visit Shanghai Disneyland... and Why This Trip Changed MeChina is a long way to go for a theme park... but Shanghai Disneyland is not a theme park. It is a destination that happens to have a Disney castle at its center.Lou Mongello had the privilege of being invited by Disney for Shanghai Disneyland's 10th anniversary celebration, with time alongside the Imagineering team who built it. In this episode, he gives you 10 reasons to visit Shanghai Disneyland, and why right now, during its 10th anniversary, is the perfect time to go.Here is what you will hear:The one design decision that makes Shanghai unlike any Disney park you have ever set foot in, and why it disorients you in the best possible wayThe only place on Earth you can walk through Zootopia, a land so detailed that guests line up just to photograph the lamppostsWhy the tallest Disney castle in the world is something you go inside, not just photograph, plus the anniversary-only shows playing on it right nowThe trackless boat ride that fans who have been to every Disney park call their single favorite attraction, periodThe one land where Disney hands you the controls, and the climb that Lou says sends you back down a different personThe stunt show with a real, raging tornado on stage, performed more than 10,000 times with live performers inside itThe snacks worth flying for, the Cast culture built from scratch, and the brand-new Spider-Man land rising right now with its coaster track already complete!and much more!And stay with me to the end, because this is the part I did not see coming. This trip did not just give me new things to talk about. It genuinely, fundamentally changed the way I think about Disney parks, not just what I think about them, but how. I am going to explain exactly how, and why, and why it might just change the way you see them too.Whether Shanghai is already on your bucket list or you have never once considered it, this one might change your mind.

In this episode, I answer your most-asked summer style questions, including the undergarment brands I swear by (and the ones I'm moving on from), my one non-negotiable rule for heat wave dressing, how to style pieces that feel feminine without being too girly, the best places to shop for wedding guest dresses at every budget, and my honest take on the state of retail right now.I also gets into the Wrong Shoe Theory and why summer is the perfect time to try it, plus my go-to vintage and resale spots in LA for finding one-of-a-kind pieces.If you have a question for a future AMA, drop it in the Q&A box on the Let's Get Dressed Instagram or just slide into the DMs.Shop all items mentioned in the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5301752Download the Depop app and list your first item in just a few taps. It's so easy, and a great way to make money easily with no selling fees. Thank you Depop for making this branded segment possible. Happy shopping!In this episode, we get into:Why summer is actually the best time to experiment with the Wrong Shoe Theory — and the Charlotte Lawrence outfit that inspired itThe undergarment brands I'm is loving right now, why she's moving away from Skims Fits Everybody, and the cotton brands worth knowing aboutHer one non-negotiable rule for dressing during a heat wave (and why she'll always wear sandals in the city, judgment be damned)How to style pieces that feel feminine without tipping into too girly — and why you shouldn't be afraid to have both in your closetThe bubble skirt moment that perfectly summed up how one styling swap can completely transform an outfitWhere to shop in LA right now and why the city is having a serious shopping renaissanceMy honest take on the current state of retail — from Brandy Melville closing fitting rooms to luxury stores requiring appointmentsHow to style scarves for summer without it feeling too trendy — and when to just tie it on your bag and call it a dayThe best brands for wedding guest dresses at every budget, from ASOS and Meshki to Ulla Johnson and ALCWhy Tory Burch's sale section is one of the most slept-on shopping destinations right nowThe resale and vintage spots to always check first before buying anything newLet's Get DressedYouTube: www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpodNewsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperezLet's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't have time to watch our full conversation?: Dr. Ashley Froese Answers Your Questions About PeptidesNo problem! We've condensed all the good stuff right here. We get right to it in this quick deep dive:(00:00:01) Dr. Ashley Froese's Background(00:01:51) What Are Peptides(00:04:24) The Peptide Ban(00:06:42) Most Popular PeptidesPeptides are everywhere right now and you don't want to miss the boat. Whether you're peptide-curious or highly skeptical, this highlight clip will absolutely make you think differently about what's possible.Want more? Search for the full episode : Dr. Ashley Froese Answers Your Questions About PeptidesThe Thick Thighs Save Lives PodcastIn the full episode we talk about:What the FDA has to say about peptidesThe difference between peptides and traditional medicationsRecovery, muscle growth, sleep, inflammation & fat lossThe peptide research blowing Dr. Froese's mind right nowThe future of personalized medicineWomen, hormones & peptides during perimenopauseGLP-1s & metabolic healthWant more Dr. Froese?:https://www.drafroese.com/This Is Not Covered:  https://www.youtube.com/@drafroeseWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, medications, supplements, or healthcare plan.Statements regarding supplements and wellness products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. 

Brian breaks down the two real paths to buying a business with zero dollars out of pocket, why the one the internet obsesses over is a trap for most buyers, and the exact strategy he's used personally and helped hundreds of people execute.Brian covers:Why 100% seller financing is possible but wildly misrepresented online, and what the gurus skip when they pitch itHow the SBA + capital partner model actually works and why it's the path real acquisition entrepreneurs useWhat a capital partner actually wants from you, and how to present yourself to get fundedWhy $30,000 to $50,000 in reserves is the real minimum before you pursue your first acquisitionThe exact due diligence costs you need to budget for (buy-side lawyer, quality of earnings report) and why skipping them is a catastrophic mistakeHow 35% of Action Academy's 650+ member community is actively deploying capital into other members' deals right nowThe goal isn't to buy a business for zero. The goal is to buy the right business, structured the right way, without blowing up your family's financial stability in the process.If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

There is a particular kind of loneliness that hits in the middle of a full life. Not because you are isolated. Because the relationships that used to hold you steady are all being renegotiated at once. Your kids have left. A parent has died. A marriage needs new terms. A friendship has frayed. And the cultural rituals that once helped people move through moments like this are mostly gone.Bruce Feiler has spent the last three years traveling to 26 countries, attending over 100 ceremonies, and interviewing hundreds of people to understand what happens when we stop gathering in intentional ways. He's a seven-time New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the LifeQuakes framework. His new book, A Time to Gather, makes the case that we are living through both a celebration recession and a ritual renaissance at the same time.In this conversation, Bruce and Jonathan explore what it actually means to feel homesick in your own home, why the four traditional life rituals no longer match the lives most of us are actually living, and what it looks like to design a ritual from scratch when the ones you inherited don't fit.What you'll explore in this conversation:Why 5,000 Civil War soldiers were officially diagnosed as dying of homesickness, and what that history reveals about the longing you feel nowThe five building blocks of any ritual, from drawing the circle to creating a web of hope, and how to use them to mark a moment that mattersWhy Bruce calls this a celebration recession: what we stopped doing, when, and what's quietly replacing itThe live ritual Bruce helps Jonathan design in real time, walking through every step from welcome to closeWhy rituals are not just for grief and weddings, and the new ceremonies people are creating for divorce, mastectomies, miscarriages, sobriety, and career endingsIf you have ever felt the ground shift under you and not known how to steady yourself with the people you love most, this is the conversation for it.You can find Bruce at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sharing our conversation with Stanford professor Tina Seelig to talk about something most of us have completely backwards: how luck actually works, and why most of what we call luck is the result of deliberate actions hiding in plain sight. If you have ever wondered why some people seem to catch every break while others keep missing them, this is going to change the way you see that. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss any upcoming episodes!Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people plan their retirement like they control the date. The data says they don't. A new Society of Actuaries study found that 59% of retirees stopped working earlier than expected -- and for most of them, the decision wasn't theirs. Health setbacks, job loss, caregiving demands, and plain old job dissatisfaction all showed up before the spreadsheet said it was time. Joe and OG dig into what the numbers actually mean, who's most at risk, and the specific steps that create real flexibility before retirement finds you. OG and Anna follow with a full walkthrough of equity compensation -- RSUs, ESPPs, and stock options -- including the tax surprise that catches most people off guard.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy 59% of retirees left the workforce earlier than they planned -- and why only 6% left laterThe income gap nobody talks about: how high earners retire early mostly because they wanted to, while lower earners are pushed out by health and job lossWhy Coast FIRE math falls apart the moment your income stream stops before you planned -- and what that means for how aggressively you should be saving right nowThe one manager change that can end a 20-year career overnight -- and why keeping your network warm is one of the most underrated retirement prep moves availableThe 30-year mortgage paid like a 15-year analogy: why building financial margin now means retirement can happen on your terms, not someone else'sHow to prepare for the emotional side of early retirement -- including the identity shift, the relationship changes, and the pent-up demand that makes the first year unexpectedly wildRSUs versus stock options versus ESPPs: what each one actually means, how they're taxed differently, and why getting a grant without a strategy is the most expensive mistake in equity compThe 5-10% concentration rule: how much of your net worth should be tied to company stock -- and why your paycheck counts in that mathThe RSU tax trap: why your company withholds at 22% but you might actually owe 37% -- and why spending all your RSU money on a pool before April is a terrible ideaStacker Kiki's accountability letter: the complete list of what she's cutting, what she refuses to cut, and why the gamification of frugality is more powerful than white-knuckling itWhy This Matters NowYou may not get to choose your retirement date. But you do get to choose how prepared you are for the day it arrives. The people in this study who retired early by choice had one thing in common: they'd built enough margin that the choice was actually theirs.From the BasementJoe and OG dig into a USA Today piece on the surprising frequency of unplanned early retirement -- and what to do about it before the decision gets made for you. OG and Anna deliver episode five of their financial basics series with a full equity compensation walkthrough, including the tax withholding gap that sends people to April with surprise bills. Doug arrives with Mickey Mantle trivia. A community poll on how often Stackers check their portfolios during headlines produces results that are more honest than most people expected. Stacker Kiki writes a detailed letter about her intentional spending cuts, and OG quietly admits he's been burning through hotel shampoo samples all year.Resources MentionedSociety of Actuaries Retirement Risks Survey -- released May 2026; linked at stackingbenjamins.comUSA Today -- "Most of Us Retire Earlier Than Planned. Here Are the Top Reasons." by Daniel DeVise; linked at stackingbenjamins.comStacking Benjamins Basics Guide -- season one and season two workbooks free at stackingbenjamins.com/basicsguideStacking Benjamins Scorecard -- stackingbenjamins.com/scorecardStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201; Kevin Bailey's hot take on this week's pieceStacking Benjamins YouTube channel -- full OG and Anna equity comp series; youtube.com/stackingbenjaminsStacking Benjamins BAD Groups -- meetups in Boston, Seattle, Twin Cities, Mankato, Tucson, and more; stackingbenjamins.com/badStacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode of The Rizzuto Show somehow begins with everyone realizing a four-day work week may actually save society… and immediately spirals into discussions about bathroom troughs, tiny dong panic, and a Florida cop confidently ticketing a woman for holding her phone in the hand she literally does not have.So yeah. Pretty standard Thursday for your favorite daily comedy show.The crew debates whether Monday or Friday should disappear forever in the glorious future of shorter work weeks, and Lern admits she's somehow become more productive working fewer days. Which feels fake, but apparently science backs it up. Meanwhile, Rizz shares the emotional rollercoaster of his son's surprise birthday party after the poor kid spent all day convinced nobody loved him. Nothing says “family bonding” like emotional manipulation followed by chocolate cake.Then comes the story that absolutely broke the internet: a Florida woman gets pulled over for texting while driving… except the officer claims she was holding the phone in her RIGHT HAND. Tiny issue there: she doesn't have a right hand. The bodycam footage somehow gets even more awkward as the cop doubles down harder than a guy trying to explain crypto at Buffalo Wild Wings. The gang breaks down the absurdity of the situation, internet reactions, and why this may be the greatest accidental self-own in police bodycam history.The show also dives into:Why your car might secretly be your emotional support podSolo road trips vs. chaotic family death marches to vacationWhy men's bathrooms are still operating like medieval punishment chambersAI-generated urinal layouts nobody asked forThe rise of “looksmaxxing” and the terrifying world of modern male body anxietyWhy apparently dudes are hanging grocery bags from their junk nowThe science of tiny confidence vs. giant disappointmentThe return of late-night fast food culture for all you beautiful raccoon peopleBest burgers and brisket spots around St. LouisWhy Thursday might secretly be the best night to eat outAlso: Rafe casually reveals somebody once touched tips in the woods during Little League and honestly the show never emotionally recovers from there.This episode has everything: Florida chaos. Bathroom sociology. Relationship oversharing. Burger recommendations. Dong science. Emotional support vehicles. And enough sarcastic nonsense to legally qualify as group therapy.If you love weird news, hilarious fails, pop culture commentary, and a bunch of friends arguing about things no adult should argue about before sunrise, congratulations — this daily comedy show continues making questionable decisions for your entertainment.Thanks for listening to another episode of The Rizzuto Show — the daily comedy show proudly keeping St. Louis distracted from real responsibilities since forever.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode of The Rizzuto Show turns into a full-on wilderness survival documentary… except nobody survives with dignity intact.The gang kicks things off talking about King Scott's rain-soaked blood drive experience, complete with lightning, wet parking lots, and accusations that his blood immediately got thrown in the trash because “ginger blood isn't FDA approved.” Real teamwork stuff. Then things somehow pivot into a full review of the St. Louis Aquarium, where Rafe realizes he's accidentally been recommending what may actually be a third-grade field trip destination to every adult tourist he's met for the last five years.Apparently, for the low low price of fifty bucks, you too can enjoy seven mirrors, stressed-out otters doing all the heavy lifting, and a ropes course so terrifying it nearly destroyed an entire family emotionally in real time. Nothing says “fun day in St. Louis” like watching a dad's cargo shorts lose a battle against gravity while suspended from the rafters of Union Station.But the true centerpiece of this daily comedy show is Riz's attempted baby deer rescue.A tiny fawn gets trapped inside an MSD fenced enclosure behind his house during a storm, and what begins as a heroic wildlife rescue instantly devolves into one of the funniest group-chat pile-ons in show history. Riz insists he “did everything he could,” while everyone else points out that his version of heroism mostly involved making phone calls, avoiding mud, refusing to climb a fence, and eventually taking a nap while the deer repeatedly knocked itself unconscious.Meanwhile, Moon keeps demanding bolt cutters, Lern is ready to climb barbed wire with a quilt like it's 1987, and Rafe essentially puts Riz on trial for crimes against masculinity. Somehow, despite all odds, the deer survives thanks to the ACTUAL heroes: two MSD workers who show up with keys while Riz continues defending his life choices from the warmth of indoors.Also in this episode:Why St. Louis weather feels personally offensive nowThe aquarium train ride narrated by a wildly underutilized John GoodmanWhy ropes courses are apparently medieval torture devicesThe ethics of touching wild animalsFinal week of school energyAnother kid crawling into a claw machineWhy everyone immediately turned on Riz in the group chatAnd the growing realization that “calling someone else” may actually be Riz's superpowerThis daily comedy show somehow combines wildlife rescue failure, aquarium disappointment, family trauma, weather rage, and public humiliation into one beautifully chaotic morning.Honestly? The baby deer may recover faster than Riz's reputation.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.