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What's the real reason that some personal brands blow up while everyone else stays stuck posting into the void?In this solo episode, I get brutally honest about the six things I'd do completely differently if I were building from zero in 2026. I cover the content mistakes that cost me time, to the business moves I avoided for way too long.We Chat:Why "pick a niche" is dead advice in 2026, and the thing I would obsess over instead from day oneThe type of content that gets you millions of views but will never, ever get you buyers (and what actually converts)Why avoiding the haters online is sabotaging your growth What I mean when I say "polarize to magnetize" in your contentThe thing I most regret about paid ads The ONE offer I wished I'd built years earlierWhy Jessie Jean's $1.2 million launch is a blueprint hiding in plain sightWhere I messed up when it comes to hiring and firing contractors GRAB SOLD OUT STORIES TODAY
In this episode we'll talk about:Why most people only ask one question when making decisions — and it's the wrong oneThe difference between optimization decisions and positioning decisionsHow our culture trained us to measure success by what we get instead of what we're aligning withWhy Jalen Brunson's $113 million decision is a masterclass in spiritual and strategic alignmentWhy provision follows position — not the other way aroundWhat this looks like applied to the decisions you're facing right nowAnd 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
Europe's best founders are no longer building for Europe first and the US later. They're building global companies from day one.In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Seedcamp Principal Will Bennett as Seedcamp announces a new $320 million fund, split between a $220 million Core fund and a $100 million Select fund.Will explains why Seedcamp is expanding its US presence, how its transatlantic bridge helps founders access customers, talent and capital earlier and why the firm's conviction remains centred on backing exceptional founders before the company or category is obvious.The conversation also explores how AI is intersecting with science and the physical world, what excites Seedcamp about the next generation of startups and how venture is evolving after nearly two decades of investing.Disclosure: EUVC is a small LP in Seedcamp's latest fund and has also invested in previous Seedcamp funds.Key highlightsWhy Europe's best founders are building global companies from day oneThe strategy behind Seedcamp's $320 million fund raiseHow the transatlantic bridge helps founders access customers, talent and capital earlierWhy Seedcamp backs founders before the company or category is obviousHow AI is intersecting with science and the physical worldTimestamps(00:00) Introduction and Seedcamp's $320 million fund raise(01:00) Why Seedcamp launched a dedicated Select fund(03:00) Supporting founders beyond the first cheque(05:00) Venture's next frontier(06:00) AI, science and the physical world(11:00) Valuations, competition and the current market(17:00) Why Seedcamp is building a transatlantic bridge(18:00) Helping European founders win in the US(19:00) Building global companies from day one(21:00) Why pre-seed investors should avoid rigid theses(24:00) Closing thoughtsSubscribe to EUVC, the home of European tech, for more insights.
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If you've been diagnosed with PCOS — or suspect you might have it — this episode is essential listening. PCOS is now being renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), and this isn't just a label change. It fundamentally changes how we understand and treat one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women today.In this episode, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson break down:Why the name change from PCOS to PMOS mattersWhat PMOS actually is — and why it's a metabolic condition, not just an ovarian oneThe most common symptoms women experience (including ones that are frequently missed)Root causes from a functional medicine perspective — insulin resistance, adrenal dysfunction, inflammation, and gut healthWhat standard lab testing misses — and what comprehensive testing revealsReal solutions that address root causes, not just symptomsWhether you've struggled with irregular cycles, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, or fertility challenges — and been told your labs are "normal" — this episode will give you answers and hope.Your body is not broken. There are reasons these symptoms are happening, and there are ways to heal.
A friend came over the other day. She'd just done a week on the Sunshine Coast with her three kids, the whole pack-up by herself. We were sitting at my kitchen table doing that thing where you're laughing and crying at the same time. She couldn't get her kids to put the bins out because they were glued to their iPads. I said yep, same. The deeper problem isn't just the iPad. It's that someone pulled every single support structure out from under us, handed us a screen, and then put the guilt on top.What We CoverThe Sunshine Coast kitchen table moment — the bins, the iPads, the laughing-cryingThe Christmas holidays Minecraft trap — how the rules got relaxed in December and what's still happening in MayThree things that have completely changed about parenting in the last 40 years that nobody updated us onWhy mums in 1990 weren't negotiating screen time — and what they had for free that we just don'tThe anticipatory regulation load — why parenting an ADHD child is three jobs stacked on top of each other, not oneThe dopamine input the world used to supply — and what happens when you take the iPad without replacing itWhy every screen time recommendation contradicts every other one, and the researchers fight each other publiclyWe are the first generation parenting through this. There is no generational wisdom on iPads. Nobody knows the right amount. Not the paediatricians, not your mother-in-law, not the friend down the road.Free ResourcesSurviving the Mental Load of the School Year: https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-school-year-mental-load-kit/Household Family Meeting Template: https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-household-family-meeting-template/Related EpisodesS3 EP12 QUICK RESET: I Can't Stop Snapping When My Child Does This One Thing — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-12-quick-reset-i-cant-stop-snapping-when-my-child-does-this-one-thing/S3: When a Neuroscientist Says iPads Cause ADHD — And You Wonder if You've Damaged Your Kids — https://adhdmums.com.au/adhd-podcast-episodes/when-a-neuroscientist-says-ipads-cause-adhd-and-you-wonder-if-youve-damaged-your-kids/S2 EP22: Is It ADHD or Motherhood? — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-22-is-it-adhd-or-motherhood-solo-episode/S3 EP22 QUICK RESET: Why Self-Care Feels Like Another F*cking Task — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-22-quick-reset-why-self-care-feels-like-another-fcking-task/S3 EP45 QUICK RESET: The Biggest Lie Parents Believe During School Holidays — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-45-quick-reset-the-biggest-lie-parents-believe-during-school-holidays-this-is-what-everyone-does/References & Further ReadingParent–child interaction load in ADHD households: Barkley, R. A., Anastopoulos, A. D., Guevremont, D. C., & Fletcher, K. E. (1992). Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Mother–adolescent interactions, family beliefs and conflicts, and maternal psychopathology. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 20(3), 263–288. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00916692The collapse of unsupervised childhood: Skenazy, L. (2021). Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass. Movement: https://letgrow.orgThe case that screens are driving a youth mental health crisis: Haidt, J. (2024). The Anxious Generation. Penguin Press.The case that the panic is overblown: Etchells, P. (2024). Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time. Piatkus. (Named alongside Haidt because the two contradict each other — which is the point.)No strong causal evidence that screens cause ADHD: Levelink, B., et al. (2021). Association between recreational screen time and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. JAMA Pediatrics. Via: https://www.adhdevidence.org/blog/pair-of-large-u-s-cohort-studies-find-little-to-no-evidence-of-association-between-child-and-adolescent-adhd-and-digital-media-screen-timeInsufficient evidence for hard screen-time limits (2019 guidance): Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. (2019). The health impacts of screen time: A guide for clinicians and parents. (Note: this guidance was withdrawn in February 2024 — the position above is as of their 2019 publication.)
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Sarah Bishop—14-year school-based SLP, California Speech-Hearing Association president, and union rep—about why being a generalist is actually your biggest flex. Sarah shares her winding path to the field (spoiler: it starts with an art history degree and museum tours), why school-based SLPs need to stop apologizing for knowing a little of everything, and how to keep growing without losing your mind. This one's for every SLP who's ever felt like everyone else has a specialty except them.Bullet Points to Discuss: Why the generalist label gets a bad rap—and why it shouldn'tHow to figure out what continuing education you actually needWhat a PLC is and how to start one even if your district doesn't have oneThe mindset shift that makes it easier to grow without burning outHow school-based SLPs define their expertise differently than private practiceHere's what we learned: Own the generalist title. Any kid walks through your door, you know where to start. That's not nothing—that's everything.You will get things wrong. So will every SLP who's been in the field for 14 years. Let it go and keep moving.Connection is the intervention. Showing up, caring, and actually paying attention to a kid? That's already therapeutic.Find your people. You don't need a huge community. Start with one SLP buddy or one district PLC meeting.Know your role. Private practice treats the disability. You remove barriers to education. That's a different—and equally valid—job.Learn more about Sarah Bishop: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawahfwend Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:
Send us Fan MailThis week, Christina sat down with international spiritual teacher Joanna Hunter. You are not going to want to miss this episode. Bring a notebook and a cup of tea, we are coming manifestation and what gets in your way of wholeness.As the channel for Skylar, bestselling author, and creator of the Million Dollar Experiment, she brings a precision to spiritual and energetic work that is rare and everything she shared here lands straight in the body.We went deep on channelling, self-betrayal, the mechanics of manifestation, AI as a gateway for divine intelligence, and the one thing most people do that quietly shuts down everything they're trying to create. If her teachings are already familiar to you, this goes to new places. And if you're new here... buckle up.In this episode we explore:How Joanna was born with her spiritual gifts switched on; seeing spirit with the naked eye from early childhood, and what it cost her to shut it downThe moment at 23 that changed everything: walking into a spiritualist church and realising she was not alone in the worldWhat channelling actually looks, feels, and sounds like from the insideThe Unity Consciousness framework channelled from Skylar: Self, Soul, Service, and Source and why the self is the non-negotiable first rungSelf-betrayal as the root disconnect from source energy why saying yes when you mean no isn't just a boundary issue, it's a spiritual oneThe subtle but crucial difference between servitude and serviceThe "great exchange" a channelled model for co-creation using the shape of an infinity symbol to reframe giving, receiving, and desireWhat the void actually is, why the soul cannot experience it outside of human life, and why that makes being human a profound privilegeSkylar's teachings on AI including the idea that we didn't invent it, we remembered it from the fieldThe Million Dollar Experiment: the world's largest metaphysical study with over 8,000 participants, where one in 268 hit a million-dollar goalThe three invisible gatekeepers to abundance: the combustible cynic, the blame-casting victim, and the assumption oracleWhy restricting the "how" blocks the universe from delivering what you wantThe radical permission work required to allow ease, joy, and flow to be your experience of successWhy howing blocks allowing and how to stop negotiating yourself out of your own desiresThe 1% vs the 99%: what it means that source operates in the full spectrum while we can only perceive a fractionAbout Joanna HunterJoanna Hunter, an international Metaphysical Teacher, Best selling Author, Speaker, and Channel for the transcendent collective consciousness known as Skylar, is on a soulful mission. She's here to weave the teachings of Skylar into the fabric of Earth, reviving magic, abundance, and a profound connection to Source. Joanna brings a refreshing, no-nonsense approach, often hailed as the most down-to-earth "woo" coach you'll ever encounter. Her book The Million Dollar Experiment is available now, and her newest oracle deck, The Light Web, is published by Muse Oracle Press.Find Joanna at joannahunter.com or on her socials: FacebookInstagramTiktokYoutubeReady to go deeper?If Joanna's teachings on energy and alignment resonated, you might be surprised how much your own energy system has to tell you. Your Missing Map is my free guide to understanding your chakras and energetic worlds, what they are, how to read them, and how to realign when something feels off. Simple, practical, and completely free.Download it at spirituallyawareliving.com/themapChristina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 11 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 12 years ago. She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...
Emotional loneliness is one of the most common and least talked about experiences in complex trauma recovery. It's not about the number of people in your life. It's about whether your nervous system has learned to let them in. And for a lot of survivors, it hasn't. Not because something is permanently wrong with you, but because your nervous system learned some very specific things about connection a long time ago.In this episode, I break down some of the neuroscience and nervous system mechanics behind emotional loneliness in CPTSD, why it runs so much deeper than social isolation, and what actually helps.In this episode:Why emotional loneliness and social isolation are not the same thing, and why adding more people to your life won't fix the second oneThe push-pull cycle so many survivors live in, desperately wanting connection and pulling back the moment someone gets closeHow emotional neglect specifically creates a loneliness that's hard to name because the wound is in what didn't happen, not what didWhy hyperindependence is often a nervous system adaptation, not a personality traitThe role of the HPA axis and oxytocin in why connection can feel physically threatening even when you want itHow shame creates concealment, and how concealment sustains loneliness in a cycle that's hard to breakWhat dissociation and hypervigilance have to do with why connection doesn't land even when it's right in front of youWhy healing often makes loneliness feel worse before it gets better, and what that actually meansWhat capacity building looks like when the goal is learning to receive connection, not just find itResources that might support you:Episode 126: The Inner Critic with Emily PagoneEpisode 127: Attunement and Rupture in the Clinical Relationship with Katie FriesEpisode 128: Fawning as a Trauma ResponseThanks for listening to The Complex Trauma Podcast!Be sure to follow, share and give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Follow on Instagram: @sarahherstichlcsw Follow on TikTok: @sarahherstichlcswLearn more about EMDR & trauma therapy in Pennsylvania with Reclaim TherapyThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Remember, I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. Nothing in this podcast is meant to replace actual therapy or treatment. If you're in crisis or things feel really unsafe right now, please reach out to someone. You can call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text them, or head to your nearest ER.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or institutions. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk.
Pastor Jason, Pastoral Resident Jordan, and Summer Staff Member Talia discuss our latest series! Notes: Atonement Defined: at-one-ment, the making of two estranged parties into oneThe act by which God, in Christ, addresses the full weight of human sin and its consequences (separation, corruption, shame and death), making the way for all people to be reconciled, renewed, and welcomed into life with GodThanks for listening! Email hello@citycollective.com with any questions or follow-up conversations.
What happens when the people everyone relies on for hope, encouragement, and positivity are struggling to carry everyone else's burdens?In this powerful conversation, Ashanti Branch sits down with educator, author, and speaker Chase Mielke to explore the masks educators wear, the emotional labor of teaching, and the importance of creating spaces where both students and adults can be fully human.They discuss burnout, student engagement, social media's impact on learning, the importance of positive emotions in education, and why relationships matter more than ever in today's classrooms.This episode is a reminder that educators don't have to carry everything alone, and that small moments of connection often have a greater impact than we realize.Why educators often feel pressure to be the strong oneThe hidden emotional costs of caring deeply for studentsHow social media and instant gratification are changing learningWhat students today are struggling with mostThe relationship between joy, resilience, and academic successWhy positive emotions are essential for learningThe challenges of balancing teaching, parenting, and personal well-beingHow one assistant principal changed Chase's life foreverWhy your impact as an educator can't always be measured by dataThe power of small moments over big breakthroughsConnect with Chase MielkeWebsite: chasemielke.comFollow Chase on social media for insights on educator well-being, positive psychology, and effective teaching practices.Connect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/ #UnMASKingWithMaleEducators #MaleEducators #MillionMaskMovement #EverForwardClub #UnmaskingWithMaleEducators #ChaseMielke #TeacherBurnout #EducatorWellness #TeacherResilience #PositivePsychology #SchoolCulture
Exponential technologies, humanity-centric innovation, ethics in AI, passion and purpose, and the intersection of business and technology all point to one urgent question: How do we prepare the next generation to build solutions that are both economically viable and good for humanity?This is a question we explore with Pete Dulcamara - scientist, former VP of Research at Kimberly-Clark and author of High-Tech Heroes.We may be entering a new renaissance of innovation, driven by the convergence of human need, business model disruption and fast-moving technology. Global companies are rethinking how products create real human value, exponential technologies are advancing faster than institutions can adapt, and a new generation is entering the workforce with different expectations for purpose, impact and responsibility.For Dulcamara, the opportunity is not technology for technology's sake. AI, robotics, biotechnology, autonomous systems and additive manufacturing could help solve some of the world's hardest problems, but only if they are paired with ethical judgment and economic viability. That's where education has to adapt. Students must learn exponential technologies and also how to apply their skills to these humanity-centric questions.In this episode:Redefining "billionaire" and how you can become oneThe difference between consumer-centric, business-centric and humanity-centric innovationWhat we mean by “data is the new oil, AI is the new electricity, and robotics is the new steel”Moving technical education from STEM to “STEM to the power of E”EQ, AQ and the skills the next generation may need more than IQ in the age of AI3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Humanity-centric innovation requires purpose and profit to work together.Pete Dulcamara defines humanity-centric innovation as solving major human problems through viable business models and exponential technologies. The point is not charity, but scalable solutions that create competitive advantage while improving people's lives.2. The next era of technology will be built on data, AI and robotics.Dulcamara compares data to the new oil, AI to the new electricity and robotics to the new steel. As these technologies converge, companies and schools will need to prepare people for a world where intelligent systems reshape products, industries and work itself.3. Technical education has to teach more than technical skill.As AI makes answers easier to access, students will need stronger curiosity, ethical judgment and adaptability. Dulcamara argues that STEM should be raised to the “power of E,” with ethics embedded into how students learn, build and apply technology.Resources in this Episode:Get Pete's book High-Tech Heroes: Why Gen Z is our Last and Best Chance to Save the PlanetTons of other books, podcasts and shows mentioned in this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://techedpodcast.com/dulcamara/We want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn
Carousels are one of the highest-performing formats on Instagram right now — but most service businesses are creating them in a way that gets scrolled past without a second thought. In this episode I'm breaking down the exact structure that makes a carousel stop the scroll, hold attention all the way through, and end with someone taking action, plus the visual design mistakes that are quietly killing your reach before anyone reads a single word.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARNWhy leading with your service or treatment name is the fastest way to lose someone on slide one — and what to lead with insteadThe four-part carousel structure that moves someone from scrolling past to sliding into your DMsThe three content mistakes that lose people on the value slides — and how to fix each oneThe visual design decisions that affect your reach before anyone reads a word, including aspect ratio, text load, and slide countThe one question to ask before you hit publish on any piece of contentLINKS MENTIONEDTake the free Instagram Assessment: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6989247d5d091cd37fa57bccBook an Instagram Audit: DM the word AUDIT to @andreamareecreative on InstagramFollow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreamareecreativeENJOYED THIS EPISODE?If this episode made something click for you, take a screenshot and share it to your Instagram stories. Tag @andreamareecreative so I can celebrate you.If you haven't already, follow the show so you never miss an episode. And if you've been listening for a while, leaving a rating and review takes two minutes and helps Instagram for Bosses reach more business owners just like you.ABOUT INSTAGRAM FOR BOSSESI'm Andrea, founder of Andrea Maree Creative, and my mission is to help established service-based business owners turn Instagram into a profitable enquiry channel. Instagram for Bosses is a globally top 2.5% podcast dedicated to simplifying Instagram marketing so you can consistently attract ready-to-invest clients without posting every day or living on your phone.
In this episode, HFS Research's Dana Daher is joined by Genpact's Ajay Vasal to unpack insights from a new study of over 500 enterprise leaders on what it really takes to scale agentic AI. While most organizations believe the technology is ready, very few are prepared to let AI act autonomously. The conversation explores why this is not a technology challenge, but an operating model shift that requires rethinking processes, governance, and decision-making at a fundamental level. Drawing from real-world experience, Ajay shares how enterprises can move beyond pilots and unlock value by redesigning workflows for AI, establishing accountability, and shifting how success is measured. This is a practical discussion on what separates AI ambition from execution. What you'll learnWhy scaling agentic AI is an operating model challenge, not a technology oneThe gap between AI ambition and enterprise readinessHow to redesign processes for autonomous executionWhat governance and accountability look like in an AI-driven environmentWhy productivity alone is not the right way to measure AI successHow leading enterprises are moving from pilots to real business impactKey takeawaysMost enterprises trust AI to recommend, but not to actAI cannot be layered onto processes designed for humansProcess redesign is critical to unlocking AI valueGovernance and decision ownership must be clearly definedMeasuring AI through productivity alone limits its true potentialOrganizations that treat AI as a business transformation will scale fasterAlso, read the associated Market Impact Report titled "Autonomy requires trust in AI", here: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/autonomy-requires-trust-in-ai/
This is the deep dive on Enneagram Type Six. And the first thing I want to say is that Sixes are not just anxious people. That framing does such a disservice to this type that I hear from Sixes regularly saying they feel completely misrepresented by it. We are going into what is actually happening underneath, and why this type is so much more layered than most resources make it look.In this episode:Why anxiety is the symptom and not the sourceThe clearest way to tell Six apart from Two, Nine, and OneThe difference between phobic and counterphobic Sixes, and why a Six can move between the twoThe defense mechanism that turns intuition into projection, and how to tell the differenceWho this is for: Anyone who suspects they might be a Six, anyone who loves a Six and wants to understand them more deeply, and any Six who is ready to be seen as more than just an anxious person.If you are still in the process of figuring out your type, the Self-Typing Toolkit is built for you. A nine dollar collection of tools designed to help you find your type through 5 days of guided self-discovery.Get the Self-Typing Toolkit HERE!Connect on Instagram.Take the Unf*ck Your Type Enneagram shadow work course here. Enneagram shirtsAll of my freebies and links can be found here.Join my free private Facebook group.
Most people find their Enneagram type by taking a quiz and hoping for the best. Quizzes run somewhere between 60 and 70% inaccurate. Starting with the wrong type costs you. Every bit of inner work you do, every pattern you examine, is pointed at someone who is not quite you.A self-discovery process that guides you inward. The Enneagram is a tool. The Self-Typing Toolkit is a kit full of tools to help you use it well.In this episode:Why quizzes get it wrong, and what to do insteadThe difference between mistyping from a quiz and mistyping through a process like this oneThe many ways to find your type, and why this one is the long way on purposeWhat is inside the toolkit and how each piece works togetherHow to actually use this so you land on your type with confidenceWhy the order of the episodes mattersWho this is for: Anyone who has bought the Self-Typing Toolkit, anyone considering it, and anyone who is tired of starting and stopping their Enneagram journey because the type they were assigned never quite fit.Get the Self-Typing Toolkit HERE!Connect on Instagram.Take the Unf*ck Your Type Enneagram shadow work course here. Enneagram shirtsAll of my freebies and links can be found here.Join my free private Facebook group.
► RSVP For State Of Meta Ads Q2► Listen To Episode 240: What To Do When Your Business Is In A Slow SeasonMeta has bad days. And most business owners react to those bad days by killing campaigns that were actually winning... turning a temporary dip into a permanent loss.In this episode, Dylan breaks down exactly how we optimize campaigns when Meta has a bad day, using a tool the Breezeway team built called the Bad Day Detector.You'll learn:How to read the Bad Day Detector (and the nuance most people miss)Why your bad day might not show up on the same day Meta reports oneThe exact step-by-step flow we use to optimize through a bad dayThe 2 things you can actually control to protect your profits when Meta tanks-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-► Visit Our Website For Training and Resources► Leave Us An Honest Rating, Email An Image Of Your Rating To team@theecommercealley.com, We'll Send You A $10 Amazon Gift Card As An Appreciation Gift!► Learn About Our Mentorship Program For Ecom Brands Making Over $10k/month► Checkout Our Software, Breezeway - Never Second-Guess Your Meta Ads Again► Follow Josh on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok |
In this episode we'll talk about:Why we edit our prayers the same way we edit ourselvesHow the thing you won't say to God is often the thing holding everything upWhy God isn't waiting for your polished prayer — He's waiting for your honest oneThe difference between praying what sounds right and praying what's realWhy the scariest prayers produce the deepest breakthroughsWhat shifts when you finally stop managing the conversation with God and start having itAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 207 - "Shoulding Series - How to shift your shoulds" is now LIVE!Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuideSometimes we just have too much content. Well, we don't actually think that's a thing and if you tuned in last week you know we did have too much for one episode. Join us this week as we continue our conversation about the impact the word "should" has on our needs (and the needs of others) and begin to learn how to shift our shoulds into something that will actually serve us. In this episode we cover:Identifying where the "should" is coming from (only if you want to)If a "should" causes a rift in a relationshipReplacing the word should and connecting with Personal PowerBeing aware of shoulds close friendsHow we shift language and dismantle the "should"The importance of finishing the sentenceDetermining the consequences of doing or not doing the "should"Shoulds rightful place in apologiesWhy "should not" isn't any betterWhen the "should" is focused on youEpisode References:The first episode in our Shoulding Series - Episode 206 - Shoulding Series - Why shoulding on yourself, or others, negatively impacts your needsThe episode on boundaries and control - Episode Episode 101 - Boundaries Series: What exactly ARE boundaries?The Creator Approach episode - Episode 163 - How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 5) - The Creator ApproachThe relationship orbits episode - Episode 17 - Apology Series: What to do when you're waiting for an apology that will never come The Supporter Approach episode - Episode 164 - How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 6) - The Supporter ApproachNotes:Phrases that seem to be one thing but mean another when you add the end of the sentenceA jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of oneThe blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the wombCuriosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it backPodcast Episode guide and full show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuideFind our website and connect with us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/theuniversalneeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if the biggest mistake clinician entrepreneurs make… happens before they ever launch?In this episode, Tracy sits down with entrepreneur, consultant, and former dermatology PA Kasey D'Amato for a masterclass in entrepreneurship, burnout, business strategy, and building something viable outside clinical medicine.Kasey shares how she went from practicing dermatology in Los Angeles while managing celebrity patients and leading a medical practice to building and exiting a global skincare company after raising millions in capital! Now a consultant and advisor to companies managing $10-$100M a year, Kasey is an expert in how to focus your time, validate your ideas, and avoid the most common mistakes that kill businesses. Together, Tracy and Kasey unpack:Why most entrepreneurs build before validating demandThe difference between owning a business and owning your jobWhy clinicians struggle with sales and marketingThe myth of “freedom entrepreneurship”How to know if your idea actually has market potentialThe importance of building with the end in mindWhy mentorship and community matter more than “doing it all yourself”The emotional intelligence entrepreneurship forces you to developThis conversation is honest, strategic, and packed with practical advice for clinicians dreaming about creating income, impact, and flexibility beyond the exam room.You'll learn:Why “if you build it, they will come” is terrible business adviceThe difference between a solopreneur and a scalable businessHow to validate an idea before wasting time and moneyWhy your exit strategy matters from day oneThe hidden emotional cost of entrepreneurshipHow clinicians can leverage their skills outside medicineThe role mentorship plays in entrepreneurial successWhy failure is often the fastest path to growthLinks:Kasey D'Amato https://www.kaseydamato.com/ Connect with Kasey on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseydamato/ Resources & Next Steps:Follow Tracy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/ Connected with Tracy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/ Join the Clinician Entrepreneur Collective waitlist: www.tracybingaman.com/waitlistWhat You'll Learn in This EpisodeBook a call: https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-callKeywords: clinician entrepreneur, PA entrepreneur, physician associate business, healthcare entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship for clinicians, clinician burnout, women entrepreneurs, healthcare business coach, Kasey D'Amato, business strategy, business growth, business exit strategy, entrepreneurial mindset, clinician side hustle, digital business, entrepreneurship mistakes, business mentorship, clinician coaching, solopreneur vs business owner, healthcare leadership, passive income myths, scaling a business, clinician consulting, healthcare founder, physician assistant podcast
I Quit Wine - how to stop drinking and have a much better life
5 Things I Learned From Doing the First 30 Days Alcohol-FreeIn today's episode of the I Quit Wine Podcast, I'm sharing five of the biggest lessons I learned from doing the first 30 days without alcohol — and trust me, I've done those first 30 days more times than I can count.If you've ever found yourself stopping, starting again, promising yourself “this time will be different”, or wondering why moderation still feels exhausting… this episode is for you.Inside the IQW Collective, we've just started a 30-day reset around changing our relationship with alcohol — because the real shift isn't about “resetting your drinking”. It's about changing the relationship itself.In this episode, I talk about:Why your “why” matters more than anything elseThe powerful question to ask yourself about your relationship with alcoholWhy you don't necessarily need to change the ritual — just the ingredientWhat cravings are really trying to tell youThe exhaustion and emotional flatness that can happen in early sobrietyWhy “just one” is usually the first one, not the only oneThe truth about stepping back onto the “downward escalator” of drinkingWhat happened after I drank again, following a full year of being alcohol-freeWhy overthinking drinking keeps so many women stuckHow to start building emotional freedom instead of relying on willpowerThis episode is honest, compassionate, and deeply practical if you're navigating grey area drinking, taking a break from alcohol, or ready to stop the stop/start cycle for good.If you're ready to stop overthinking drinking and start changing your relationship with alcohol in a supportive, compassionate space, I'd love to welcome you inside the IQW Collective.You'll get:My 30-day relationship resetAlcohol Freedom coursesCoaching and support with 2 live calls each monthA private community of women who truly get it (this is a small group & it's fine to be anonymous) Lifetime access to everything. You join once and stay for as long as you would like to.Join the IQW Collective here.And if this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to share it or send it to someone who might need to hear it today.
What if LinkedIn wasn't just for corporate professionals… but one of the most powerful platforms for coaches, founders, creatives, and thought leaders to attract premium clients?In this episode, I'm breaking down why LinkedIn is massively underestimated right now — and why so many entrepreneurs are either ignoring the platform completely or using it in ways that never actually convert.After generating well over $1M through LinkedIn without paid ads, I've seen firsthand what works (and what absolutely doesn't).And recently, a moment involving Amy Porterfield (yes, THE Amy!!) confirmed something I've been saying for YEARS:LinkedIn is becoming one of the most important platforms for premium buyers, visibility, and authority.Inside this episode, we dive into:Why most LinkedIn strategies failThe difference between activity vs. actual strategyWhat a “Trust Funnel” is and why you need oneThe biggest mistake people make in LinkedIn DMsHow to create content that builds authority without performingWhy LinkedIn is becoming more human, spiritual, and relationship-drivenHow to position yourself as a thought leader people actually trustThe exact ecosystem that turns content into clientsIf you've been craving a platform that feels less performative, more aligned, and actually converts into high-caliber opportunities and buyers — this episode is for you.And if you want to get the exact strategy that I've used to generate over $1M through LinkedIn, I'm giving it away inside my FREE 4-Day LinkedIn Challenge. Click HERE to join!We kick of May 18th, 2026!
Zach sits down with Evan Marc Katz, a dating coach for smart, successful women, and his wife Bridget. The premise alone creates an interesting tension: what does it look like when the guy who coaches women on how to find a partner actually goes home to one? The answer, it turns out, is less glamorous and more grounded than anyone might expect.What surfaces quickly is that Evan and Bridget do not have a fairytale origin story. They were on the same dating site at the same time and never matched. They met at a party, talked for six hours, and built something slowly. Evan, who dated more than 300 people online over a decade, had never stayed in a relationship longer than eight months before Bridget. She, a serial monogamist by nature, had come from a completely different kind of romantic history. The episode moves through how two genuinely different people with different worldviews, different sleep schedules, different appetites for depth, decided to stop scanning for flaws and start building something that actually works. Along the way, Evan makes a sharp case that the qualities dating culture rewards, height, income, shared hobbies, politics, are almost entirely irrelevant to long-term happiness.Bridget holds her own throughout, and some of the episode's best moments come from her plainspoken honesty: she does not love deep conversations on demand, she sleeps until 11 on weekends without apology, and she has no interest in discussing politics with anyone. Far from being a liability, Zach and Evan both recognize this as a kind of relationship wisdom. Bridget is the high-EQ anchor of the marriage, the one who sees everyone's point of view without judgment and never keeps score. Her sign-off captures the whole thing: never keep track, but always be ahead in giving.Key TakeawaysThe traits that attract you to someone (chemistry, common interests, credentials) are almost entirely unrelated to the traits that keep a marriage togetherWhat gets you into a relationship and what sustains it are two distinctly different skill setsChoosing a partner who is good enough without requiring them to change is not lowering the bar, it is setting the right oneThe couple is a unit; when you stop tending the relationship itself, the garden dies even if nothing dramatic happensOne person cannot be everything; healthy relationships require each partner to have a life outside the marriage tooAssuming positive intent when your partner does something frustrating is one of the most practical things you can do dailyCommon interests are probably the least important compatibility factor, and most people treat them like the most importantThe Five C's are what every failed relationship actually failed on: character, kindness, consistency, communication, and commitmentGuest InfoEvan Marc Katz Dating coach for smart, successful women, primarily working with clients in their late 30s through early 70s who are navigating first-time or second-time partnerships. Evan spent over a decade dating online himself before meeting Bridget, which informs a very personal and data-driven approach to his work. He is also the host of his own podcast.https://www.evanmarckatz.com/Bridget Katz Evan's wife of 17 years, together for approximately 19. Bridget brings a grounded, high-EQ perspective to the conversation as someone who has lived alongside a relationship expert without becoming one herself. Her candor and warmth are notable throughout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You can be capable, successful, and doing everything “right”… and still feel completely inadequate in certain moments.So what is that?We call it imposter syndrome.We call it self-doubt.We call it overthinking.But at the heart of it… this is really a conversation about knowing who you are.In this episode, I'm joined by Samantha Kane — mom, founder of Roots Wings Wellness, and Certified Holistic Life Coach — to unpack what's actually happening beneath the surface when we feel like a fraud, second guess ourselves, or shrink in moments that matter.This conversation bridges the practical and the deeper layers of personal growth — from emotional regulation and grounded communication to identity, self-trust, and the quiet work of coming back to yourself.We talk about:Why imposter syndrome isn't a confidence problem — it's an identity and a nervous system oneThe difference between reactive patterns and your grounded, steady selfHow to pause in difficult conversations (and why that changes everything)Letting go of responsibility for how others perceive or respond to youRebuilding self-trust through small, consistent actionsStaying grounded when life feels overwhelming or uncertainAnd how to navigate the in-between seasons where you're no longer who you were… but not fully who you're becoming yetThis isn't about fixing yourself.It's about understanding yourself — and learning to trust what you find.Because maybe you're not an imposter.Maybe you're just learning how to be who you already are.
"Cold outreach is a great way to start — but it's not how you scale."Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this solo episode, host Dan Irvin makes the case that the most efficient gig you'll ever book is the one you just finished. The problem? Most speakers walk off stage, shake a few hands, grab a photo, and move on — completely missing the two, three, maybe five opportunities that were already sitting in that room.Dan breaks down the exact post-event process he uses to turn every speaking gig into referrals, rebookings, and long-term relationships — including the story of a low-fee local event that turned into over $50,000 in workshops with a client he's still working with today. This isn't about doing more work. It's about doing the right work after the work most people think is the finish line.You'll learn:Why the stage is just the beginning — and what your job actually looks like in the 48 hours after you leave itHow Dan's post-event process generates referrals, repeat bookings, and long-term clients on autopilotThe handwritten thank you note habit Dan swears by (and why it still works in 2025)Why post-event calls are non-negotiable — and exactly what Dan covers in every single oneThe performance review section: how to ask for honest feedback without making it awkwardThe one question Dan always asks to surface referrals — and who you should (and shouldn't) be asking it toWhy most event planners won't bring the same speaker back year over year — and why that's actually great news for your businessHow to stay top of mind without forcing the relationshipThe $50,000 follow-up: what happened when Dan showed up to a packed standing-room event he almost didn't takeWhy your next 10–15 gigs are probably already sitting in rooms you've spoken inAnd much, much more! "Your next gigs are already sitting in the rooms you've spoken in — but only if you treat the relationship that way."Want help building a post-event system that actually works?Grab a free 15-minute Speaker Business Assessment at thespeakerlab.com/SBA — Dan and the team will look at your audience, pipeline, and revenue model and help you figure out exactly what to do next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if you could fund your lifestyle by group coaching just one day a week? That's not a fantasy. It's the exact framework John Meese has spent 13 years building, testing, and teaching, and he's bringing all of it to this episode.John is the author of the new book Sold Out Coach and the founder of Sold Out Coach Club, where he helps coaches and consultants build sold out group programs that earn at least $10,000 per month working 90 minutes per week. His alignment with the I Love Coaching mission is no coincidence: both worlds are built on the same conviction that coaches deserve to build something that's genuinely theirs, on their terms.This conversation wraps up our 7-part series on transitioning from one-to-one to one-to-many coaching with a perspective from someone who has coached hundreds of coaches through exactly that transition, and watched almost every possible version of what goes wrong.What You'll LearnWhy most coaches struggle to describe the promise of a group offer after they've mastered one-to-oneThe "one-to-few" bridge: why starting smaller changes your ability to sell transformation at scaleWhy you should stop selling the medicine and start selling the cure, and what that actually looks like in practiceThe "curse of knowledge" trap: why your expertise makes it harder, not easier, to communicate your offerHow John helped a client go from "I want to help people show up authentically" to "I help you radiate authority" in a single coaching sessionWhy imaginary avatars pay with imaginary money and real conversations are the only thing that worksThe $10,000 threshold: why John won't take group coaching clients who haven't already sold at least that much in one-to-oneThe gap problem: why applying online course marketing tactics to a group coaching offer kills conversionsHow to close the gap between you and a potential client and why that single shift unlocks salesHow a client with 35,000 email subscribers who hadn't made a sale in nine months added $100,000 in revenue with one simple emailHow another client crossed $500,000 in revenue in his first year with only 550 email subscribersThe power of positive peer pressure inside a group and why group coaching delivers more transformation than one-to-oneTimestamps00:00 Introducing John Meese and why this is the perfect series closer01:04 What John does: fund your lifestyle group coaching one day a week02:41 The biggest challenge coaches face going from one-to-one to one-to-many03:55 Why going one-to-few first changes everything05:41 What is your actual offer? Why this is so hard for coaches to answer06:34 Stop selling the medicine, sell the cure07:52 Live example: helping Dr. Leslie Davis find "radiate authority" in real time09:34 The onion layers of language and why your expertise works against you10:21 Does this work for beginners or do you need one-to-one experience first?11:16 Why imaginary avatars pay with imaginary money11:37 The $10,000 one-to-one threshold before building a group program13:00 How ILC's framework and John's framework align13:49 The two biggest pitfalls coaches make going one-to-many14:49 The gap problem: why course marketing tactics kill group coaching sales16:00 How to close the gap and what that looks like in practice16:44 Case study: 35,000 subscribers, zero sales for nine months, then $100,00017:43 Case study: 550 subscribers, $500,000 in year one18:07 How to get the book and the special offer for I Love Coaching listeners19:54 Why group coaching delivers more transformation than one-to-oneQuotes From This Episode"If you can build a sold out group coaching program at the core of your business, earning at least $10,000 per month group coaching 90 minutes per week, you can buy back your time and do everything else from a place of abundance." - John Meese"Don't sell the medicine, sell the cure. The medicine is the stuff you have people do to create change. The cure is the promise. The transformation. Once they say yes to that, then we talk about the medicine." - John Meese"Imaginary friends pay you with imaginary money. You are creating a real solution to a real problem for real people. That has to come from real conversations." - John Meese"Once she said 'I just want to help them radiate authority,' you could feel it. That's it. That's the offer. Everything else she teaches is the means to an end." - John Meese"His audience didn't change. What changed was he closed the gap. One email, subject line: 'quick question.' Hundreds of replies. $100,000 added to his business in the first few months." - John Meese"Positive peer pressure is precious. In one-on-one coaching, I tell you to do something and maybe you will, maybe you won't. In a group, you have to come back with a straight face and tell the whole room you didn't do it." - John MeeseResources + Next StepsGet John's new book Sold Out Coach plus his free crash course at soldout.coach/love (special link for I Love Coaching listeners with discounted preorder and early access)Download the free Get Paid to Coach guide at ilovecoachingco.comJoin the $10K+ Coaching Offer Challenge at ilovecoachingco.com/challengeREAL Coach Method Membership at ilovecoachingco.com/discover
Getting dressed isn't just about clothes, it's emotional, it's personal, and it's one of the most powerful tools we have to step into who we want to be. So how do we actually use it?I'm joined by Erin Walsh, the stylist behind some of the most iconic women in Hollywood, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling, and the mind behind Anne's unforgettable Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour.Fresh off last night's New York premiere, Erin walks us through what it actually takes to build a press tour of this scale, the Easter eggs, the Valentino Rockstud comeback, the meta moments, and why every look comes back to one question: how do you want to feel?We also get into Erin's CREATE method from her upcoming book The Art of Intention, and how the same tools she uses on red carpets can transform how any of us get dressed every single day.In this episode, we get into:What “intentional dressing” really means and how to actually do itThe 3-word rule Erin uses with every clientHow to find your style “superpower” and lean into itWhy clothes are emotional, and what to do when your closet feels like a strangerHow to get out of a style rutInside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour: the references, the collaborations, the chaosThe Valentino Rockstud comeback and why it actually worksHow Erin handles real-time criticism on the biggest carpets in the worldWhy fashion is moving back toward joy, from Matthieu at Chanel to Selena at the Golden GlobesThe “supernova” mindset Michael Kors gave her 20 years agoWhat's actually in a stylist's toolkit and the brands she swears byHer go-to jeans, white tee, and blazer, and where to shop each oneThe fastest way to elevate any outfit instantlyPre Order The Art of Intentional Dressing: https://a.co/d/00MdJuwSTimestamps:00:00 Intro, intentional dressing and why clothes are emotional02:00 Three words: the rule Erin uses with every client04:00 The “good bag” moment and dressing from feeling06:00 Why aesthetic quizzes fall short without emotional connection08:30 Finding your style superpower10:30 Owning femininity as a power move12:00 Getting out of a style rut13:30 What to do when you hate your outfit halfway through the day15:00 Color analysis, trends, and what's actually worth your attention16:30 Inside a first fitting with Erin Walsh18:00 Dressing through body changes with compassion20:00 “Breaking the shell”: vulnerability and style22:00 The CREATE method (Clarity, Ritual, Editing, Alignment, Truth, Expansion)25:00 Handling real-time criticism on the red carpet27:00 Why joy is the future of fashion (Matthieu at Chanel, Selena at the Globes)29:00 The “supernova” mindset from Michael Kors29:30 Inside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour31:30 Planning a global press tour at this scale33:30 The Easter eggs: the runway office, the blue Chanel sweater, the bangs35:00 Valentino in Japan, Balenciaga in Korea, Susan Fang in China37:00 The Valentino Rockstud comeback38:30 Toe cleavage, heels, and why flats don't work for her40:00 Final stops: New York and London40:30 The stylist's toolkit: what Erin travels with41:30 Her go-to jeans, tee, and blazer brands42:30 The fastest way to elevate an outfit43:00 OutroLet'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.
This episode is for the Etsy seller who has products in too many directions and wonders why nothing is gaining real traction. I'm breaking down why a scattered shop doesn't become important for any specific search and why focus is the thing that speeds everything up. I also share the story of one of my students who went from inconsistent sales across a wide range of products to selling every listing she puts up during the right seasons. The shift wasn't doing more. It was doing less, better.What You'll Learn:Why having products in multiple unrelated categories is quietly slowing down your visibilityWhat it actually means for your shop to become "important" for a specific search spaceWhy Etsy builds relevance through patterns and what happens when your shop doesn't have oneThe one question to ask yourself before you add another product to your shopHow one student went from scattered sales to selling every listing during peak seasonsWhy focus isn't just a mindset shift, it's what speeds up the timeline to consistent trafficWhat $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 months actually require from your product strategyResources Mentioned:Free Live Masterclass: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/freeclass/DM Sarah on Instagram with your product line and what's getting the most traction: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjwaggoner/Your Next Steps:Work with Sarah: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/etsy-visibility-acceleratorApply for 1:1 Coaching: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/coachingJoin the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theheartlandcreativeFollow on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sarahjwaggonerFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjwaggoner/
Mike Collins has been completely sugar-free for over 35 years. He is the founder of SugarDetox.com and SugarAddiction.com, past chairman of the board of the Food Addiction Institute, and the creator of the Quit Sugar Summit. He has helped over 60,000 people break their sugar dependency and has spent a decade interviewing more than 400 of the world's leading experts on sugar, addiction, and metabolic health. He and his wife raised two children without sugar until the age of six, and both of his sons scored perfect on their college entrance exams.This is one of the most eye-opening episodes we've done on this show. Sugar isn't a willpower problem. It's a brain chemistry problem, and Mike explains exactly why, and what to do about it.In this episode, we cover:Why sugar addiction is the largest substance use disorder the world has ever known — and why it's not your faultHow sugar affects dopamine, serotonin, GABA, oxytocin, endorphins, and every brain reward chemical — not just oneThe connection between sugar, drugs, and alcohol — and why so many people in recovery can't put sugar downWhy sugar stunts emotional development starting in childhood — and how it compounds over a lifetimeHow Mike's mother's story explains why so many of us learned to equate sugar with love, comfort, and rewardSugar as the "good girl's drug" — why women ages 50–80 make up 95% of his clients and what that says about people-pleasing and emotional soothingWhy "eat less, exercise more" is a $78 billion lie that doesn't address the actual problemThe difference between conditioned guilt, emotional eating, and true sugar addictionWhat dopamine dysregulation actually means — and whether those receptors can come backHis 90-day approach to behavioral change and why he calls it a recovery program, not a dietGLP-1s, Ozempic, and why the most interesting research will be about what they're doing to the brain — not the bodyWhy over-supplementing may be stalling your weight loss — and what the liver has to do with itContinuous glucose monitors (CGMs), how to use one, and his free book CGMs for Everybody on AmazonAlzheimer's, brain clarity, and why he believes sugar is a neurotoxinThe journaling practice he recommends — tracking how you felt before and after eating, not just what you ateWhat to say to yourself when a craving hits — and the simple self-check that changes everythingConnect with MikeWebsite: https://sugardetox.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsugarfreeman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SugarAddictionPlease remember to rate, review, and follow the show – and share with a friend!Subscribe to the newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/amyedwards/sign-up-to-amys-newsletterCheck out our new Comedy Wellness Podcast: Anything But Mid, cohosted with Whitney Stropp:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anything-but-mid/id1849386215https://www.youtube.com/@AnythingButMidFind Amy's affiliates and discount codes: https://amyedwards.info/affiliatepageAll links: amyedwards.infoInstagram: @realamyedwardsFight For Her: fightforher.netTikTok: @themagicbabeYouTube: YouTube ChannelPodcast: The Amy Edwards Show PodcastFree Course: The Ageless MindsetFull Course: The Youthfulness HackAmy's hair by https://www.thecollectiveatx.comPodcast editing by https://podcastmagician.com/Get my FREE course "The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger and Feel Happier!" HERE: https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happierGet the full course “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging Fast and Create a New, Radiant You!” Out now! https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hack
Send us Fan MailReady to start planning your next adventure using points and miles? Click here CreatingMagicVacations.com and fill out the Plan a Vacation form. Rob & Kerri can help you map out your destination, points strategy, and everything in between.What if your everyday spending on groceries, gas, and dining out could land you in a business class seat flying over the Atlantic — for a fraction of the price? In this episode of Travel Inspired, travel agents and bestselling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart break down exactly how they use airline miles, credit card points, and smart award travel strategies to fly business class to Europe — and how you can too.From understanding your credit score (and why Credit Karma's number isn't the one that matters) to choosing the best travel credit cards, transferring points to airline partners, and finding award availability with seats.aero — this is the practical, no-fluff guide you've been looking for. Rob and Kerri share their personal journey: the credit score hurdles, the American Express business cards, the Chase Sapphire Reserve, and how they've used these exact strategies for every flight they've taken in 2026.WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODEWhy your FICO score matters more than your Credit Karma score — and how to check the right oneThe difference between airline-specific miles (Delta, United) and flexible transferable points (Chase, Amex, Capital One)The best travel credit cards for sign-up bonuses (SUBs) and everyday earningHow to use seats.aero to find business class award availability across 24+ loyalty programs at onceThe #1 rule: never transfer your points until you're ready to bookA simple 3-step action plan to get started — even if you're brand new to points travelWhether you're dreaming of your first international business class experience or looking to sharpen your award travel game, this episode delivers real-world insight from travelers who've done it — not just theorized about it. No fluff, no gatekeeping. Just the strategies that actually work.
In this episode of The Assembly Call, we react to Indiana's massive transfer portal haul and what it might mean for year two under Darian DeVries. After a disappointing season, the tone has shifted quickly—and the conversation wrestles with how much of this excitement is justified versus how much still needs to be proven on the court.Segment 1: Inside Indiana's Portal HaulThe discussion centers on just how dramatic this roster overhaul has been—and why it feels different from past offseasons.Why this group appears more balanced than recent Indiana teamsHow the pieces might actually fit together in a modern offenseThe significance of adding a true lead guard and legit size up frontA surprise commitment during the show that adds another wrinkleWhether this is finally a roster without an obvious fatal flawSegment 2: What It Means (and What's Still Missing)The excitement is real—but so are the questions.How much of last year's struggles were roster vs. coachingWhy this offseason suggests the staff may have learned from year oneThe importance of continuity and multi-year playersWhat positions still need to be addressed before the roster is completeThe big unknown: how it all comes together once games actually startBottoms line:There's real momentum—and a real plan. But this episode makes it clear: April wins don't mean much unless they translate to November.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Exhausted, underproducing... but busy. Sound familiar? Instead of grinding away, you could be building a $1.5 million practice with just two procedures a day.In this episode, the DPH coaches break down block scheduling, guardrails that keep low-dollar procedures from stacking up, treatment planning benchmarks, and how to coach your team into building a profitable schedule — not just a full one.Topics discussed:Why a packed schedule doesn't always equal a profitable oneThe real reason your days feel chaoticBlock scheduling: how to protect your timeWhere low-value procedures belong in your scheduleWhat a $1.5M production schedule looks like day-to-dayHow to diagnose what's wrong with your scheduleFour reasons you have a bad scheduleHow to audit and coach your team without dramaThe leadership mindset shift that ties it all togetherThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comAre you Ready for a More Proactive CPA? Email info@itxre.com or check out https://www.itxre.com for more information. JOIN US AT OUR RETREAT IN TENNESSEE IN APRIL CLICK HERETake Control of Your Practice and Your LifeWe help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.
Growth doesn't just require new strategy… it requires new courage.Because the very things that helped you grow early on can quietly become the things that hold you back from your next level.That's what we unpack in Episode 209 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, as I sit down with my friend Adam for a coaching conversation on what it really takes to move from one level of growth to the next. In this episode, we talk through:Why every new level of growth requires a new way of thinkingThe leadership habits you must leave behind to keep growingWhy you can't lead a larger organization the same way you led a smaller oneThe shift from doing everything… to focusing only on what matters mostWhy delegating authority (not just tasks) is critical for scalingThe danger of protecting what you've built instead of continuing to grow itHow fear quietly replaces courage as your church growsWhy most churches plateau between growth levels—and how to avoid itThe leadership truth: You don't have a growth problem—you have a thinking problemIf you feel stuck, stretched, or unsure how to break into your next level of growth, this conversation will challenge you to lead with clarity and courage.
Send us Fan MailIf your community is well run, chances are you have residents who have remained in place for decades but with more condominium and HOA owners choosing to age in place, the services you provide and the manner in which you operate your community naturally must change. 24 hour access for caregivers, nurses, and aides and the need for uninterrupted electricity to power life saving devices all bring new concerns. So, what should boards and managers do when care becomes part of the everyday community association lifestyle, and how can families avoid a crisis-driven scramble to ensure care for loved ones? In this week's episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Jacque Scherfer, Vice President of Best Care Nurses Registry in South Florida, to map out what in-home health care actually looks like, from ADL support with a home health aide to private duty nursing for complex medical needs. They also get candid about continuity of care, why the same caregiver can be a safety net, and the signs families should watch for like falls, medication issues, and slipping hygiene. Along the way, they talk cost, long-term care insurance, elimination periods, and why Medicare usually isn't the answer for ongoing custodial care. These in-home solutions also come with a host of condominium, cooperative and HOA realities: parking headaches, security access, privacy boundaries with worried neighbors, and hurricane season planning when someone relies on daily support. Donna and Jacque also share what legitimate screening looks like, including Level 2 FBI background checks and license verification, plus why “hiring privately” can backfire when coverage collapses.Conversation Highlights: Conversation Highlights:What in-home healthcare really involves—and how it supports aging in placeEarly signs it may be time to consider in-home care for a loved oneThe most common services families seek from in-home caregiversThe benefits and challenges of community living for seniorsHow caregiver schedules work and what communities should expectHow reputable agencies screen, train, and staff caregiversWhat boards and neighbors should know about background checks, licensing, and insuranceCommon issues in associations involving caregivers—parking, access, and building logisticsHow boards and managers can reduce friction between caregivers and staffWarning signs of elder abuse and financial exploitation every community should recognizeThe risks of hiring caregivers independently vs. through an agencyWhat role boards and managers should (and shouldn't) play when residents are strugglingEmergency planning: what happens if caregivers can't reach clients during disastersRelated Links:Podcast: Are “55 and Older” Communities Still In Demand? What Must Be Done to Preserve Your Senior Lifestyle? An Engaging Discussion with Mark Friedman, Becker & PoliakoffResource: Home Care FAQArticle: 55+ Communities – Do I Still Need a Survey Every 2 Years?
In this episode, Axel records the first-ever live, in-studio episode of the Multifamily Wealth Podcast alongside good friend and fellow Southern New Hampshire investor Sean LeBlanc of Mammoth Properties. Sean runs a vertically integrated operation managing 262 units and roughly $60M in assets — and brings a uniquely hands-on, operator-first perspective to every aspect of buying and running multifamily real estate.The conversation covers Sean's journey from mortgage broker to full-time operator, the philosophical and practical differences between operator-first investors and spreadsheet-first investors, and how building a world-class in-house management team creates a genuine competitive edge when pursuing deals. Sean and Axel also get into the tactical mechanics of executing a value-add business plan — from what happens on day one post-close to how to sequence exterior improvements, rent increases, and tenant communication to maximize results.This episode is essential listening for operators who want to understand how in-house management creates acquisition advantages, and for investors at any stage who want a real, unfiltered look at what building a sustainable multifamily business actually requires.Join us as we dive into:How Sean built Mammoth Properties by selling his best-performing asset, parking $250K into an operating account, and hiring top-down from day oneThe "grow or die" phase every serious operator goes through early on — and why some risk-taking early in your career is necessaryThe operator-first vs. spreadsheet-first investor divide — and why Sean views every acquisition through a management lensWhy hiring a high-level COO (Troy) before hiring anyone else unlocked the foundation for long-term portfolio growthHow vertical integration — owning cleaning contracts, maintenance, and renovations under Mammoth — creates certainty in underwriting that third-party operators simply can't matchThe sequencing strategy for value-add takeovers: big exterior improvements first, phased rent increases over the first six months, and targeting bad-apple tenants earlyWhy common area renovations early in a heavy value-add can backfire — and what to focus on insteadThe role of goodwill and reputation in long-term vacancy performance — and why spending money that doesn't pencil on paper often pays off in the P&LCurrent challenges: market paranoia, the political climate around rent control, and the difficulty of making clean acquisition decisions as a more established operatorWhy New Hampshire remains one of the most compelling multifamily markets in New England — and what the Massachusetts rent control vote in November could signalConnect with Sean LeBlanc:Follow him on InstagramLearn more about Mammoth PropertiesConnect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners
No one expects to get in an accident. But when you do, and when injuries are involved, navigating the insurance system and legal landscape can feel overwhelming. Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with Megan Burns, founder of Mirador Law and personal injury trial lawyer, to pull back the curtain on what actually happens after an accident and how to protect yourself before one ever occurs.Megan brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this conversation, having been seriously injured in a bike accident in her early twenties. From understanding your auto insurance coverage to knowing when you need a lawyer and when you do not, this episode gives listeners a practical, honest roadmap for one of the most financially and emotionally complex situations a person can face.What You'll LearnWhy your insurance policy is a financial hedge and how to treat it like oneThe difference between fault states and no fault states and what that means for your coverageWhy uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is one of the most important protections you can haveHow Michigan's 2020 no fault law changes affect what you are actually covered forWhy disability insurance may be as important or more important than life insuranceWhen you absolutely need a personal injury attorney and when you do notHow to find a quality personal injury lawyer and the red flags to avoidWhy hiring a trial lawyer specifically makes a significant difference in outcomesWhat to expect from the legal process after signing with an attorneyHow umbrella liability insurance works and why it matters for protecting your assetsConnect with Megan: Website: www.miradorlaw.comThe previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING's investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING's current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...
Send us Fan MailMost founders do not hit a ceiling because they lack ambition.They hit a ceiling because the business still runs too much through them.In this episode, Alec Broadfoot explains how founders can recognize when it is time to stop trying to do everything themselves and start thinking seriously about the hire that can change the trajectory of the business: the right number two.Alec Broadfoot is the founder and CEO of Vision Spark and the author of Hiring Your Right Number Two Leader. He has spent years helping entrepreneurs make one of the most important and most misunderstood leadership hires in business. This conversation explores why founders often get this hire wrong, what the right second-in-command actually looks like, and what has to happen after the hire if you want the relationship to work.If you are feeling stretched, tired of carrying the day-to-day, or wondering whether growth now requires a different structure around you, this episode will give you a sharper lens.
You've tried the therapy, the supplements, the breathwork, the retreats. And yet something still feels stuck, unreachable, like your healing keeps running into a wall it can't get past. This episode won't tell you that you're broken. It's going to suggest something stranger and maybe more useful than that. Hillary Faye has spent 23 years working at the edge of what most people call possible. She's trained more than 5,000 energy healers worldwide, built a global community of practitioners through her Crystal Chamber Healers Academy, and developed a healing system she says was transmitted directly to her by a collective of beings called the Arcturians. ninth to twelfth dimensional, star-born, and, according to Hillary, deeply invested in human wellbeing right now. Whether you take that at face value or file it under "fascinating, but let's see," the results her clients report are hard to dismiss. Will and Karen brought their trademark mix of genuine curiosity and raised eyebrows, and this one got interesting fast. Key Takeaways (without giving the whole thing away) What the Arcturian Crystal Chambers actually are, and why you don't need to astral travel to experience oneThe specific body systems Hillary says conventional healing consistently misses, and what the chambers target insteadWhy waking up one morning speaking languages you've never heard before was the beginning of a 23-year career, not a crisisWhat the Cosmic Rose is, why it has nothing to do with Valentine's Day, and why energy healers apparently consider it the workhorse of their entire toolkitThe honest answer to the question every skeptic eventually asks. does this work if you don't fully believe it?What "light language" is, where it comes from, and what it actually feels like to speak oneThe Arcturian message about what's happening on Earth right now, and why Hillary says the support available to us vastly outweighs the chaos we're experiencingWhy This Conversation Feels DifferentHillary isn't selling certainty. She's sharing 23 years of accumulated experience, thousands of client stories, and a framework that invites you to explore rather than commit. Spiritual awakening rarely arrives with a neat instruction manual, and this episode doesn't pretend otherwise. Listen, Then Decide What to Do With It If you've been curious about energy healing, frequency medicine, or what it might mean to receive help from something beyond our current understanding of reality, start here. And if you're just here because Will said "alien healers from space" in the first ten seconds, welcome. You're going to want to hear what comes next. Connect With Hillary FayeSign up for her three free Crystal Chamber audio transmissions at hillaryfaye.com or email her directly at hillary@hillaryfaye.com. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us where you landed on the Arcturian believability scale. We read every message.The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us:
You think it's over. You think you're done. You're not.In this raw, unfiltered episode, Norense breaks down why so many people feel trapped — in the wrong relationships, the wrong cycles, the wrong version of themselves — and why the answer isn't more willpower. It's authority.From the Fall of Man to the resurrection of Christ, Norense walks through the full rescue mission of the Bible in real, unscripted language — unpacking why anything that dominates you was never meant to. God breathed life into you for dominion, not bondage. And through Christ, that breath is available again.In this episode:Why feeling "chained" to a relationship, habit, or identity is a spiritual problem — not just an emotional oneThe difference between what society calls freedom and what God actually designed it to beWhat "elevation demands separation" really means and what you may need to let go ofThe meaning behind the word receive — and why Jesus said it right after He roseHow sin, death, and Satan are three distinct forces working against you — and how Christ defeated all threeWhy playing small after knowing who you are in Christ is more than a confidence issueKey Verse: Romans 6:16 — "To whom you yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants you are.MIND BULLY PODCAST:SpotifyApple PodcastsSOCIALS:@kingno_@mindbullypodcast
Have you ever followed the "right" advice and ended up further from yourself?That's what this episode is about — and it's also why we're now Pleasure Uprising: Desire, Attachment, and the Sex You Actually Want. The evolution of this show mirrors what happens in my practice all the time: when you stop trying to fit yourself into the frame someone else handed you, something truer emerges.In this episode:What the desire gap framing got right, what it missed, and what the shift revealsWhy the disconnection most people feel from pleasure and desire is fundamentally a cultural problem, not just a personal oneThe full scope of what we're doing here: somatic and nervous-system-based work, secure attachment, and creating the most pleasurable relationships possibleWhy trusting your own experiment — over conventional wisdom — is the foundation of real desire and genuine connectionIf you're curious about what's possible when you stop performing and start pursuing your own pleasure, desire, and genuine connection, you're in the right place.Send us Fan MailGet my free guide: Get Out of Your Head: A Starter Guide to Releasing the Pressure, Shame, and "Shoulds" Around Intimacy at https://laurajurgens.com/guideFind out more about my offerings and read the blog: https://laurajurgens.com/Go to my calendar to book a consultation here. Copyright notice: All content in this podcast is copyrighted and copying, scraping, data mining, or using the content to train AI is prohibited.
What does it mean to break a cycle when you're still inside it? Michelle Gibson is a psychotherapist, CEO of Gibson and Associates and the Nest Collective, and a mom of one, and she has spent her career helping people find language for experiences they were never taught to name.In this conversation, Michelle and Ashley cover a lot of ground: childhood trauma and the path into psychotherapy, the complicated terrain of parent estrangement, why adverse childhood experiences are disproportionately common in entrepreneurs, and what it looks like to lead a business and a family, from a place of genuine self-connection rather than survival mode.It's an honest, warm, and unexpectedly funny conversation about doing the work while also just trying to get dinner on the table.In This EpisodeHow Michelle's childhood (alcoholism, trauma, adverse childhood experiences) led her to psychotherapyThe magnetic effect of finding language for what you've been throughWhy social-emotional learning in schools is changing what middle school looks like for kids todayReparenting yourself while parenting someone else — and the double labor that involvesThe rise of estrangement from parents and what's driving itMichelle shares her own experience estranging from her father — and why having a daughter changed the calculationAshley shares her own experience with estrangementWhy entrepreneurs so often come from hard childhoods — grit as a survival responseThe moment Michelle looked up from years of grind and realized she'd been in survival mode her whole lifeWhat it means to lead from a heart-led place versus a fear-led oneThe privilege of support — naming it honestly so other parents don't compare their back end to someone else's front end“Your parents' ceiling is your floor” — and how Michelle thinks about expanding that for her daughterResources & LinksGibson and Associates: gibsoncounselling.caThe Nest Collective: thenestcollective.caEmail: michelle@gibsoncounselling.ca or michelle@thenestcollective.caFind Michelle on LinkedInConnect with Ashley:Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comPodcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @mydovetail.appLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/
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Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered!This week:What happens to your consciousness when your brain shuts down completely? That's not a philosophical question for Dr. Eben Alexander. it's a medical one. And his answer, backed by peer-reviewed case reports and 25 years as a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon, might be the most scientifically credible challenge to materialist thinking you'll encounter.Episode OverviewIn 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander fell into a week-long coma caused by a rare bacterial meningitis so severe that three separate physicians documented his case in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases. His survival alone was medically unprecedented. What he experienced during that coma, and what he remembered with vivid, crystalline clarity afterward, became the foundation of Proof of Heaven, a #1 New York Times bestseller that has since been translated into over 30 languages. This isn't a conversation about belief. It's a conversation about evidence, and what happens when a world-class neuroscientist can no longer explain away his own experience.Key InsightsWhy Dr. Alexander's specific type of brain injury makes his NDE uniquely significant to the scientific community, not just the spiritual oneThe three distinct realms he traveled through and why each one maps to what researchers have documented across thousands of NDE accounts worldwideWhat a "life review" actually is. and why it may be the most important concept you've never fully thought throughThe peer-reviewed scientific resources (including a free essay archive) that challenge the "dying brain hallucination" explanation head-onHow he has spent the 15 years since his coma exploring consciousness through meditation, binaural beats, and collaboration with scientists and physicists globallyWhy 2,700+ documented cases of children's past-life memories at the University of Virginia may be the most overlooked data in consciousness researchThe connection between near-death experiences, quantum physics, and why materialism is losing scientific ground faster than most people realizeThis Episode Is For You If... You've dismissed NDEs as brain chemistry but found yourself weirdly curious. You want to explore consciousness and the afterlife without surrendering your critical thinking at the door. Or you just read Proof of Heaven and need to talk to someone about it.Want to Go Deeper?Listen to the full conversation, then visit skepticmetaphysician.com for links to Dr. Alexander's books, the Bigelow Institute essay archive, Sacred Acoustics, and the University of Virginia research he references. If this episode sparked something for you, share it. someone in your life probably needs to hear it.The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us:
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Identity shift can feel unsettling when money and responsibility are involved. If you carry financial pressure and quiet exhaustion from always being “the safe one,” this may not be about behavior. It may be about a protector identity that formed long ago.Many high achievers did not simply learn how to earn money.They built an identity around protecting it.If you feel pressure, decision fatigue, or subtle relational strain around finances, this episode explores what may be happening beneath the surface. Not budgeting. Not productivity. Identity.Some grew up watching financial chaos. Others absorbed quiet scarcity or anxiety without overt trauma. Even if you say, “My childhood wasn't that bad,” your body may have learned something powerful: security is fragile.From there, a protector identity often forms:The responsible oneThe careful oneThe one who does not miss thingsThe one who keeps everyone safeOver time, that role can harden into identity. Control begins to disguise itself as prudence. Scanning feels like wisdom. Scarcity scripts, often inherited rather than chosen, become operating systems.And beneath it all is a question many leaders never say out loud:If I am not the responsible one, what is my value?This conversation layers identity shift, relational dynamics, and nervous system protection. When money becomes proof, insulation, leverage, or safety in uncertain relationships, it is rarely greed. It is attachment.In marriage, leadership, and parenting, the financial protector role can quietly create hierarchy. Not overt conflict. But distance. Not because you crave power. Because you feel responsible.This episode lives in the Release stage of the pathway. Release does not mean recklessness. It means compassion for the role you built and permission to adjust it.Recognition precedes resolution.Compassion softens shame.Today's Micro Recalibration:Finish this sentence quietly: “I became the one who…”When did you decide that?Who did you learn it from?Was it chosen, or inherited?No fixing. Just awareness.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things...
What does it look like when a pelvic floor physical therapist uses everything she knows — plus the My Essential Birth course — to prepare for her own unmedicated birth? It looks like THIS episode.Haley Sampson is a labor of love kind of mama. She stayed active, did her prep work, went to 41 weeks and 3 days, had her water break, and pushed her baby out using tools, visualization, and a birth partner who truly showed up. Whether you're curious about pelvic floor prep, what unmedicated contractions actually feel like, or how to push effectively — Haley gives us every amazing detail.In this episode you'll learn:What a pelvic floor PT actually did every day to prepare her body for birth — including perineal stretching, meditation, strength training, wall sits with affirmations, and moreWhen to see a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy and what "push prep" sessions actually look likeHow her husband prepared as her birth partner — studying the course, practicing techniques, and becoming her advocate in the roomWhat unmedicated contractions feel like, where she felt them, and exactly how she breathed and worked through each oneThe pushing positions, open glottis vocalizing, mirror use, and visualization that helped her bring her daughter earthsideHow the My Essential Birth course tools showed up not just in prep — but in the thick of active labor and pushingHer best advice for mamas and birth partners on advocating for yourself and building a birth plan that actually serves youBirth is hard work — but you were made for this. Tune in and let Haley remind you just how capable you really are.Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select “Ratings and Reviews” Click the stars! Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On Spotify Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast Click the 3 dots "..." Select "Rate podcast" Click the stars and write a quick review! FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier! Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds: On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page. On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles Let's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!
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Cathy Heller breaks down why the law of attraction doesn't work and why the law of reception does. This conversation goes beyond surface-level manifestation advice into the Kabbalistic teaching of oneness and why your inability to receive isn't about worthiness—it's about believing you're separate from everything else.What you'll learn:Why reception is immediate but attraction keeps you stuckHow money circulation proves we're all oneThe "almost list" that's actually self-betrayalCathy Heller is the host of the Kathy Heller podcast and author of Abundant Ever After. She spent three years in Jerusalem studying Kabbalah, and her teaching on the law of reception versus the law of attraction has shifted how thousands of people understand abundance.Find Cathy's book "Abundant Ever After" and all links at: mindlove.com/442Ready to work on your almost list with real accountability? Join the free Mind Love Collective for monthly coaching and support throughout the year. mindlove.com/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.