Podcasts about Organizing

What does it actually look like to live an organized life every single day? In this solo episode, Janet M. Taylor takes you behind the scenes and shares the real habits, routines, and systems she uses to stay focused, reduce stress, and maintain order in her home and her life. Janet walks through her full daily rhythm, starting with a 15-minute night before routine that sets the tone for the next day. She shares her sacred morning practice, how she structures her workday to stay productive without burning out, and how she winds down each evening with intention. She also covers her approach to mail and paperwork, her weekly planning session, the power of meal prep, and her seasonal closet purge method. Throughout the episode, Janet reminds listeners that organization is not a one-time event. It is a daily practice, and like training for a marathon, the real reward comes from building the muscle over time. Janet also shares a story from her client work about a focused session she calls a Cross It Off Your List Day, where one client finally tackled months of lingering tasks in a single afternoon, and felt an immediate sense of relief when it was done. This episode also includes Organizing with Janet, Taylor's Tip Time, and a Toss It Tuesday reminder focused on releasing unworn items from your closet. If today's episode was meaningful to you, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. CONNECT WITH JANET M. TAYLOR Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com Janet's eBooks: Prepared and Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last 2 summers, Choralosophy has been focused on teacher and conductor preparation for the day their singers walk in for the first time. What does it mean to really be “ready?” Summer vacation is important, but preparation is peace of mind. This short episode will simply summarize the First Days and Give Them … Continue reading "Episode 299: Organizing Your Choir for Day 1"

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you just keep sinking further behind?If you've ever thought, "I just need to try harder," this episode is for you.Today I'm joined by organizing expert, founder of Organize 365®, and bestselling author Lisa Woodruff to talk about her new book, Escaping Quicksand. We dive into the mindset shifts that helped Lisa move from constant overwhelm to feeling more peaceful, intentional, and in control—even as life became more complex.In this conversation, we discuss:Why more effort isn't always the answer to overwhelmThe hidden mental load of managing a householdHow to let go of perfectionism while still giving your bestThe difference between being proactive and reactiveWhy you can't control everyone else—but you can control your responseThe importance of putting yourself on your own to-do listHow to create more margin and reclaim your leisure time without guiltThis episode is packed with practical wisdom and encouraging reminders for every busy mom who feels like she's carrying the weight of the world.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid are excited to have a conversation with New Mexico Speaker Javier Martínez. From energy, to universal childcare, to organizing vs. advocacy, Speaker Martínez breaks down what it takes to run the state of New Mexico and how it may guide politics more broadly.In This Episode:NALEO recapSpeaker Martínez' background and origins in politicsSpeaker Martinez on the value of organizers and his journey to SpeakerProactive organizing strategy and the success of universal childcare in New MexicoBalancing New Mexico's oil industry with renewable energy initiatives and using oil money to invest in the communityNew Mexico's role in the Democrat's 2028 primary calendarNew Mexico Latino community's driving issues-Recorded July 31, 2026-Referenced in this Episode:The New York Times - Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats' New 2028 Primary Calendar?: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/us/politics/democrats-2028-primary-calendar.htmlFind Speaker Javier Martinez @javierfornm on social media and at javiermartinezfornewmexico.com-Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFind us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

We're on summer break, so this week is a Revisit: a favorite conversation pulled back out of the archive. The idea takes after Dr. Kurosh Dini's concept of the visit, showing up to something with curiosity rather than judgment.In this one, Pete and Nikki talk about celebrating what you get done, and why so many people with ADHD give themselves almost no credit for it. They flip the usual deficit thinking on its head, dig into some very practical self-compassion, and share a simple exercise you can start tonight. It's an encouraging listen, whether it's your first time or a return trip. (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (04:42) - Celebrating What We Do ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Send us Fan MailWant fewer tax surprises and more peace of mind? In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel unpacks a clear, repeatable system for organizing your books so you can make confident, tax-savvy decisions all year. Learn why separating business and personal finances is non-negotiable, how a monthly close eliminates errors, and the exact habits and tools that keep you audit-ready. You'll also get quarterly planning moves, deduction strategies, and a practical action plan to implement this week.What You'll Learn:The non-negotiables of separating business and personal finances—and how it protects profitability, legality, and audit defenseHow to run a clean monthly close: reconciling banks and cards, reviewing liabilities, and standardizing payrollCore expense categories to track for clarity and control: payroll/labor, occupancy, professional development, marketing, technology/software, vendor servicesQuarterly planning essentials with your CPA: forecasting, estimated taxes, and standard vs. itemized deductionsA simple, robust receipt/documentation workflow using tools like Dext, Hubdoc, and ExpensifyThe big three financial statements explained: profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow (plus cash vs. accrual)The most common record-keeping mistakes that cost owners money—and how to avoid themA 7–30 day action plan to set up accounts, digitize receipts, and lock in tax-efficient routinesStart building clean, consistent books today so your practice can thrive—not just survive. #PrivatePractice #TaxPlanning #SmallBusinessFinance #Bookkeeping #HealthcareBusinessWelcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide BookThis show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

Sanjit Biswas runs what may be the largest AI deployment in the physical world — and almost nobody in AI talks about it. Samsara (NYSE: IOT), the ~$20B company he co-founded after selling Meraki to Cisco for $1.2B, puts AI on millions of trucks, cranes, and industrial assets: 25 trillion data points a year, 99% of US roads driven every single day, ~$2B in ARR growing 30% profitably. In this episode we go through the entire physical AI stack — asset tags you can run over with a truck, a paper-thin disposable tracking label, engine fault codes, and dash cams running inference at the edge — then into agents, including the Agent Studio warranty agent that compresses an hour of human work into under a minute. We also get into the uncomfortable part (when AI watches you drive all day, is that coaching or surveillance — and why drivers actually want the cameras), mixed fleets of humans and robots, why autonomous trucking will take far longer than robotaxis, and a startling stat from the field: one utility building 3x more grid capacity in the next five years than it did in the previous 125, with 90% of that demand coming from data centers.(00:00) Intro: The biggest AI deployment nobody talks about(01:16) What is physical AI?(03:04) From IoT dashboards to agentic action(04:36) Why physical AI is harder than software AI(06:07) Safety, cybersecurity, and real-world consequences(07:11) What Samsara does(08:22) $2B ARR, 25 trillion data points, and 380,000 crashes(09:44) How AI can prevent road accidents(11:28) From an MIT research project to Meraki(13:42) Learning physical operations from scratch(15:42) Samsara's stack: sensors, intelligence, and action(16:39) Inside Samsara's industrial asset trackers(18:36) Bluetooth, battery life, and connected infrastructure(19:49) A disposable tracking device built like a sticker(21:08) Vehicle gateways and engine diagnostics(22:16) How AI dash cams coach drivers in real time(23:28) Turning the dash cam into an AI interface(24:49) Organizing physical-world data in the cloud(26:32) Selling AI to traditional industries(27:52) Is Samsara's real-world data its AI moat?(29:22) The network effects of covering 99% of U.S. roads(31:23) Edge AI versus cloud AI(32:35) The models running inside Samsara's devices(33:52) Generative AI and video reasoning(35:57) Which AI models does Samsara use?(36:50) Inside Samsara Agent Studio(37:56) How an AI warranty agent works(38:50) Starting with practical, lower-risk automation(40:10) Combining agents, workflows, rules, and guardrails(42:07) What today's AI agents still cannot do(43:07) AI ride-alongs and the future of driver coaching(45:17) Is workplace AI becoming Big Brother?(46:27) How cameras can protect and exonerate drivers(48:48) When AI becomes the judge of your work(50:37) Robots, humanoids, and mixed human-machine fleets(53:19) Samsara's role in autonomous operations(54:50) How quickly will autonomous trucking arrive?(56:32) AI data centers and America's infrastructure boom(58:16) Should lawyers become plumbers? Demand for tradespeople(59:54) Closing thoughts

Tune in as the team discusses: Organizing documents and property records with Google Drive Managing deal pipelines, workflows, mailings, and documents through LG Pass Pulling and preparing mailing lists with Zample Using county GIS systems, LandID, DataTree, and Parcel Review for due diligence Evaluating a property's usability, viability, visibility, and “buy-ability” Tracking buyer leads with Trello or a dedicated CRM such as Follow Up Boss Collecting down payments and managing notes through GeekPay Using AI to create training manuals, analyze expenses, research markets, and improve sales calls Avoiding shiny-object syndrome before building consistent deal flow Starting with simple tools and adding automation as the business grows TIP OF THE WEEK Mark Podolsky: Use AI to review bank and credit card statements for duplicate subscriptions, unnecessary tools, and costly overages—but keep your technology focused on a clear business outcome.Scott Bossman: Keep the horse in front of the cart: prioritize mailing, buying, marketing, and selling before investing time in complicated automation.Mike Zaino: Never prepare sales documents based only on a buyer's promise. Collect a payment first to confirm commitment.Jon Burnett: The best CRM is the one you consistently use. Start with a notebook or Trello, then upgrade when your lead volume justifies it. WANT MORE? Enjoyed this episode? Dive into more episodes of AOPI to discover how to build real passive income through land investing. UNLOCK MORE FREE RESOURCES: Get instant access to my free training, a free copy of my Bestseller Dirt Rich Book, and exclusive bonuses to accelerate your land investing journey—CLICK HERE "Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Victor V. Gurbo is a roots revivalist singer-songwriter whose work blends folk, blues, and Americana into a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary. Backed by a four-piece band, he delivers original songs anchored in storytelling and driven by raw, rhythmic energy. His music draws inspiration from the canon of American song and poetry while maintaining a distinct, contemporary voice. Whether performing in intimate venues or on larger stages, Gurbo brings an unfiltered intensity to his work. With a deep respect for tradition and a forward-looking approach, he continues to carve out a unique space within today's Americana landscape.

In this episode, Angel sits down with Cyndee Harding to discuss how property owners and managers can create thriving apartment communities through meaningful resident engagement. From community events and literacy programs to move in incentives and resident retention strategies, Cyndee shares practical ideas that strengthen relationships, improve resident satisfaction, and create places people are proud to call home.Topics Covered• Creating a true sense of community within apartment properties• Hosting resident appreciation events throughout the year• Organizing backpack drives and holiday celebrations• Friendsgiving events that bring neighbors together• Supporting literacy through local library partnerships• Creating book exchange programs and community libraries• Community gardens and reducing food insecurity• Family activities including water days and seasonal events• Resident surveys and using feedback to improve communities• Creative move in incentives including Fill My Fridge programs• Referral programs that increase resident retention• Renewal incentives that add value to apartment homes• Building long term relationships that encourage residents to stay• Supporting military families and making relocation easier• Turning apartment complexes into connected communities that people love to call homeQuotes"We're always looking for ways to be part of the community.""The benefit of going from a complex to a community is our referral and retention."

Jhay de Jesus, World BEYOND War's organizer for Asia, talks to Marc Eliot Stein about the political, social and activist environment in the Philippines, his background in university politics in Manila, and his current work interacting with peace groups and activists all over Asia.

Is "Am I doing enough?" the first thing on your mind every homeschool morning? Nicole Anderson — homeschooling mom of three and self-described recovering perfectionist — says that's the wrong question. And changing it might be the most freeing thing you do for your family.Nicole joins the Simply Convivial podcast to share how she manages the overwhelming demands of homeschooling and homemaking without burning out — not by doing more, but by shifting her entire framework from perfectionism to faithfulness.In this conversation we cover:Why there really is too much to do — and why that's not the problem you think it isThe one question that replaces "Am I doing enough?" (it changes everything)Her simple planning system: running lists, a single-page monthly calendar, and a binder that keeps it all togetherWhy she stopped trying to do everything every dayHow her mission of discipleship reframes every homemaking and homeschooling decisionA broader definition of hospitality that takes the pressure off your homeWhether you're drowning in Christian homeschooling overwhelm or just need someone to tell you the laundry can wait — this episode is for you.Topics: homeschool planning, homeschool routines, Christian homeschooling, homeschool mom burnout, simplified homeschool, discipleship and homemaking

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This past spring, a volunteer from the Digital Democracy Project reached out to me about its founder and this week's guest, Ramon Perez. I'd never heard of the project and as a podcast about the many dimensions of citizenship, this was a very necessary conversation exploring innovative ways to enhance citizen participation and reform democracy using technology like AI, blockchain, and mobile voting. As an AI technology executive and US military veteran, Ramon founded the Digital Democracy Project as an accountability system and mobile voting platform that connects voters directly with their legislative representatives to address systemic problems in the electoral system that result in hyper-partisanship and widespread voter alienation. To achieve better outcomes, he believes technology can be used as a catalyst for building a more modern, representative system of government giving greater control directly to voters. #Listenandlearn more as we discuss systemic challenges in US politics and how technology can create a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive democratic process. Where to find Ramon and the Digital Democracy Project? On LinkedIn On Instagram On Facebook On Bluesky On YouTube What's Ramon Listening to? The Lord of the Rings Series Audiobooks Empire Podcast Other topics of interest: On the Enduring Legacy of 9/11 About OneVirginia21 What is Gerrymandering? About ranked-choice voting What is Hyperledger Fabric? Homomorphic encryption explained Chapters 00:06 Intro and Guest Bio 01:54 Ramon Perez's Background and Motivation 03:14 Defining Democracy in the 21st Century 03:22 Limitations of Current Electoral Systems 05:30 Civic Responsibility and Voter Engagement 07:16 Educating Voters with Technology 09:50 AI's Role in Legislative Summaries 13:57 Systemic Problems in US Elections 16:16 Verifiability, Accountability, and Transparency 17:54 Ramon Perez's Career Path and Transition to AI 20:06 Public Perception of AI and Ethical Use 21:14 Tools and Innovations in Digital Voting 26:07 Global Examples of Democratic Success 35:34 Glocal Speak: Transparency as a Key Value 37:19 Organizing and Operating a Nonprofit Project 42:51 Historical Progress of Voting Rights 44:34 Future Goals and Expansion of the Project 46:44 Ramon Perez's Leisure and Personal Interests 47:42 Reflections on the Evolution of AI and Democracy Special Guest: Ramon Perez.

Does organizing feel impossible when your brain is already overwhelmed? Whether you have been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel scattered during seasonal transitions, this episode has practical strategies that will actually work for the way your brain is wired.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, sits down with Kenna Lee, certified professional organizer, ADHD specialist, and founder of Calm Spaces. Kenna holds certifications in Brain-Based Conditions, Chronic Disorganization, ADHD, and Life Transitions through NAPO and the Institute of Challenging Disorganization — and she brings both professional expertise and deep empathy to every conversation.   In this conversation you will learn:   -Why fall is one of the hardest seasons for people with ADHD — and why the overwhelm is not just in your head.  -How routines reduce decision fatigue and free up the mental and physical energy you need to get through the day.  -The runway analogy that will change how you think about every horizontal surface in your home.  -Why clear containers are one of the simplest and most effective tools for an ADHD brain — and how they reduce overbuying at the same time.  -How to use your phone calendar like a personal accountability coach to stay on track without adding new systems.  -The one quick win you can do in 10 minutes today to feel immediate relief and motivation.  -How Kenna controls impulse buying with one simple Amazon rule — and how asking for experiences instead of gifts keeps clutter from creeping back in.   Organizing with Janet: A client who traveled frequently came home to bags and piles of mail her brother had collected while she was away. Janet sorted everything into categories — bills, travel, medical, junk —alphabetized the bills, and cleared the chaos completely. One system, onesession, back on track.   Taylor's Tip Time: Five tools for an ADHD-friendly home — a shoe rack by the door, a hook for keys and IDs, a basket for incoming mail and outgoing items, a whiteboard for 90-day goals and reminders, and a lazy Susan to keep things visible and accessible without creating clutter.   TossItTuesday: Janet tossed the button box — inherited from her mother, full of buttons for clothes long gone. Is it time to touch your DIY or sewing stash?   Resource Roundup: Lazy Susans for bathrooms, countertops, and cabinets. Book suggestion: Janet's ebook Prepared and Organized — seven areas to tackle during challenging times.   Quote of the week: "For a mind with ADHD, an organized space isn't just tidy. It's a lifeline to clarity, calm, and confidence." — Kenna Lee   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with onec lear surface.   Connect with Kenna Lee: Website: https://calmspaces.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calm_spaces/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calmspacesorganizing Instagram: http://instagram.com/calmspacesinc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calmspacesinc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSpacesInc   CONNECT WITH JANET M. TAYLOR   Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks: Prepared and Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when historical research uncovers a truth you are not sure you want to know? In this episode of Shifting Schools, Tricia speaks with author Christine Kuehn and her husband and research partner, Mark Schiponi, about Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor. Christine's investigation began with a startling discovery: members of her family had been deeply involved with the Nazi Party, and her grandfather had been convicted for his role connected to the attack on Pearl Harbor. What followed was a 30-year search through family testimony, declassified FBI files, National Archives records, historical accounts, photographs, and long-buried memories. Christine and Mark describe the emotional strain of researching a painful family history and the many times the project was packed away because the discoveries became too difficult to face. They also explain how they compared official records with family stories, handled contradictions, organized years of handwritten notes, and decided what evidence could be trusted. The conversation also examines the craft of making history readable. Christine and Mark wanted the book to reach people who might never choose a conventional work of World War II history. They discuss weaving the past together with Christine's present-day investigation, writing nonfiction with the momentum of a novel, and removing compelling material when it no longer served the larger story. For educators, the episode offers a useful exploration of historical inquiry, source evaluation, inherited narratives, memory, and the role storytelling plays in keeping difficult history visible. It raises questions that belong in history, humanities, media-literacy, and ELA classrooms: How do we respond when evidence challenges the stories we have inherited? What responsibilities come with uncovering painful history? How can writers make complex historical research accessible without weakening its accuracy? What can students learn by comparing personal testimony, archival documents, photographs, government records, and published histories? Christine also reflects on secrecy, shame, and the realization that people are not responsible for their ancestors' actions. They can, however, decide how honestly they will confront that history and what choices they will make in their own lives. In this episode: • The emotional cost of investigating a family's Nazi past • Using declassified FBI files and National Archives records • Comparing family memories with documentary evidence • Turning 30 years of research into a coherent narrative • Writing history for readers who do not consider themselves historians • Confronting inherited shame and family secrecy • Deciding what to remove when it no longer serves the story • Teaching difficult history through human stories • Responding to historical denial and misinformation Timestamps: 00:00 The emotional and practical challenges of the research 03:49 Organizing decades of evidence and handwritten notes 07:20 Why confronting painful truths can matter 11:36 Sharing a private family history with the public 15:15 Historical storytelling and what comes next 18:55 Creating the book's past-and-present structure 21:48 Knowing when a powerful passage must be removed About the book: Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn combines memoir, archival investigation, World War II history, Nazi espionage, and the secret history surrounding Pearl Harbor. The book follows Christine's effort to understand her family's involvement and the effects that secrecy had on later generations. Content note: This conversation discusses Nazism, antisemitism, the Holocaust, Pearl Harbor, family trauma, and inherited shame. Resources mentioned: Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn Christine Kuehn's Politics and Prose conversation The United States National Archives Declassified FBI records and Freedom of Information Act research Subscribe to Shifting Schools for conversations about education, historical and media literacy, emerging technology, storytelling, and the questions shaping how young people understand the world.

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Over one million federal workers lost collective bargaining rights by executive order. For the second year in a row, a union member in Congress has added bipartisan language to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act to start reversing that for 770,000 Department of Defense employees. And IFPTE just organized approximately 200 NOAA fisheries workers in Hawaii. On today's episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, IFPTE President Matt Biggs discusses the Norcross NDAA language and what happens next in the Senate reconciliation fight, why stripping DoD collective bargaining rights harms rather than protects national security, the SAVE Act's voter registration barriers and what the numbers on voter fraud actually show and an organizing surge producing more requests for union representation than IFPTE has organizers to handle. Visit ifpte.org for more.

If you've ever felt like your home (or your life) has to look Pinterest-perfect to count as "organized," this one's for you. Mika Perry breaks down why organization isn't about perfection at all — it's about preparation. She shares one of the simplest mindset shifts for how to be happier with your systems: don't wait around for motivation, because action creates motivation, not the other way around. It's a small daily habit that changes everything. Mika also unpacks something most of us mix up: the difference between decluttering and organizing, and why doing one without the other leaves you right back where you started. This is personal development you can actually use today — no perfectionism required. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/10-basics-you-need-to-know-to-organize-your-home ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! ⁠Leave a rating and review⁠ Get the free DSL Training. Follow About Progress on ⁠YOUTUBE⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two sheriff's deputies in Union County, South Dakota, had a yard sign for the losing candidate on their property. Three weeks after their sheriff won his election, they were fired in a letter citing the at-will employment law and no stated cause. They were in the middle of negotiating their first union contract when it happened. The county's lawyer had argued against including just cause language in that contract just weeks before the firings. On today's episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, AFSCME Council 65 Labor Representative Jordan Deffenbaugh discusses the Union County case, the active response campaign including petitions, rallies and appeals to the governor and attorney general, a pattern of conduct concerns at the sheriff's office that predate the deputy firings and why he believes this situation could spark a broader organizing surge in Southeast South Dakota, where union density currently sits at approximately 2.7 percent. Visit afscme65.org for more.

In this talk, Paul Iusztin, Creator of Decoding AI and author of the LLM Engineer's Handbook, shares his deep expertise in personal automation from managing a digital life with lightweight data pipelines to architecting autonomous agents for deep research. We explore the mechanics of building personal AI assistants and the critical role of using a "second brain" as a context layer over heavy, over-engineered RAG infrastructure.You'll learn about:- Organizing your digital life using the PARA method and lightweight data pipelines.- Capturing and retrieving resources effortlessly with Obsidian, Readwise, and custom deep research algorithms.- Leveraging your "second brain" setup as the ultimate context layer for personal AI assistants.- Generating ad-hoc wikis from markdown brain dumps to streamline content creation and research.- Optimizing AI-generated content by deliberately lowering LLM reasoning capabilities for better styling.- Adapting multi-agent workflows and personal wikis to accelerate software engineering and coding tasks.TIMECODES:00:00 Digital life organization using the PARA method and lightweight data pipelines05:21 Seamless resource capture with Obsidian and Readwise09:26 Resource retrieval optimization using a deep research algorithm12:44 High-quality internet curation versus heavy RAG pipelines16:31 Second brain setup as a context layer for personal AI assistants21:40 AI workflow simplification with Anthropic APIs and CLI tools25:26 Ad-hoc wiki generation from markdown brain dumps for content creation29:18 Codebase ingestion and web scraping proxy tool workarounds34:43 Resource reranking and context window management for large texts39:06 Content styling optimization by lowering LLM reasoning capabilities46:18 Multi-agent workflows and personal wikis for software engineering tasks52:32 Personal wiki scaling for enterprise knowledge bases and book writingThis talk is perfect for individual developers, AI engineers, and knowledge workers looking to escape "PoC purgatory" and build practical, low-maintenance personal AI assistants. It offers highly actionable insights for anyone wanting to integrate agentic workflows into their daily productivity systems without over-engineering their tech stack.Connect with Paul- Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauliusztin/- Website - https://www.pauliusztin.ai/Connect with DataTalks.Club:- Join the community - https://datatalks.club/slack.html- Subscribe to our Google calendar to have all our events in your calendar - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?cid=ZjhxaWRqbnEwamhzY3A4ODA5azFlZ2hzNjBAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ- Check other upcoming events - https://lu.ma/dtc-events- GitHub: https://github.com/DataTalksClub- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/datatalks-club/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/DataTalksClub - Website - https://datatalks.club/

We're on summer break, so this week is a Revisit: a favorite conversation pulled back out of the archive. The idea takes after Dr. Kurosh Dini's concept of the visit, showing up to something with curiosity rather than judgment.In this one, we talk with coach Jane Massengill about the negative self-talk that so many people with ADHD carry, why it can run louder for us, and a simple practice she calls word watching for catching it in the moment. It's a warm, useful conversation about learning to be kinder to yourself. Whether it's your first listen or a return trip, it's worth your time.Links & NotesJaneMassengill.comThe Gremlin-Taming InstituteTaming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way — by Rick Carlson (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast! (03:28) - Introducing Jane Massengill of the Gremlin-Taming Institute (08:37) - Why do some people struggle when others don't? (16:01) - About the Book and Jane's History (19:55) - The ADHD Internal Dialog (24:23) - Word-Watching (31:51) - Word-Watching Exercise ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

GET YOUR CHAOS SCORE: https://prochur.ch/4ylExWR Announce everything, and people tune out. Cut back, and entire ministries vanish. Today, we'll unpack Building Block #3 - giving every ministry a home so visibility no longer depends on stage time - with real examples from churches already running it. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 6:25 - Building Block #3: Give Each Ministry A Home 9:11 - Real Church Testimony 10:36 - What is a Post Collection? 20:20 - The SEO benefit of Post Collections in an AI-Search world 22:30 - Examples from outside the church world 23:49 - Organizing your communications 25:26 - Alex's Post Collections 27:07 - Small Group Post Collections 29:42 - How this play into The 7 Building Blocks? 31:40 - Why are we doing Free Church Communications Makeovers? 37:04 - Do Post Collections work outside of Nucleus? 38:06 - The Secret Post Collection You'll Love IMPORTANT LINKS - Get Your Chaos Score: https://prochur.ch/4ylExWR - Free Communications Makeover: https://www.makeover.church - The 7 Building Blocks PDF: https://prochur.ch/building-blocks - The Church Communications Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aETNv9BoDzQ - Life Abundant Post Hub: https://www.lifeabundant.info/posts - Nucleus Posts Demo: https://life-demo.nucleus.church/posts THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Can the right song, painting, or museum exhibit spark real political change? What if culture is the missing strategy in today's social movements?If you've ever felt like your efforts for justice aren't hitting deep enough, it might be because the culture hasn't caught up with your message. In this episode, labor organizer and social change strategist Ken Grossinger shares how his journey from labor organizing to cultural advocacy revealed a truth many overlook: policy changes fade, but stories—and the art that tells them—have staying power. In this episode:Discover how blending power analysis with artistic expression can amplify grassroots campaigns and drive long-term social change.Hear powerful case studies—from a revolutionary museum exhibit in Louisville to a musical uprising in Alaska—that reveal how art can expose injustice and build movements.Learn from real-world collaborations between artists and organizers that shift narratives, challenge power, and activate communities in ways no policy paper ever could.Tune in now to hear how Ken Grossinger's book ART WORKS and his work in communities across the U.S. show us why art isn't just a reflection of justice—it's how we get there.Notable MentionsPeopleKen Grossinger — Longtime movement strategist and author of Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together, which explores the strategic partnership between artists and organizers across decades of social-justice campaigns.Richard Cloward — Columbia University sociologist and organizer whose power-analysis framework shaped generations of strategists; co-founder of the National Welfare Rights Organization and a chief architect of the 1993 National Voter Registration Act ("Motor Voter" law).Bernice Johnson Reagon — Civil rights song leader who co-founded the Freedom Singers with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and later founded the a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock.Si Kahn — Veteran folk musician, author, and organizer who has spent decades writing songs in direct collaboration with the communities he serves, including the fishermen and Alaska Native communities fighting the Pebble Mine.Harry Belafonte — Singer and actor who became one of the civil rights movement's most trusted strategists and financiers, sitting at the strategy tables of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference alongside Martin Luther King Jr.Bryan Stevenson — Founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy; created the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama.Amy Sherald — Painter whose 2020 Vanity Fair portrait of Breonna Taylor became the centerpiece of the Speed Art Museum's "Promise, Witness, Remembrance" exhibition.Stephen Reily — Director of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville at the time of Breonna Taylor's killing, who reorganized the museum's programming around community-led advisory boards.Norman Lear — Legendary TV producer and creator of All in the Family, who used Archie Bunker's bigotry to bring racism and homophobia into American living rooms as everyday conversation.Frances Stonor Saunders — British historian and author of The Cultural Cold War, which documents the CIA's covert promotion of Abstract Expressionist artists like Jackson Pollock as ideological counters to Soviet Social Realism.Jane Fonda, Karen Nussbaum & Ellen Cassedy — Actress-activist Jane Fonda partnered with 9to5 co-founders Karen Nussbaum and Ellen Cassedy to turn the working women's organizing movement into the hit 1980 comedy 9 to 5.Organizations & InstitutionsCenter for the Study of Art and Community — Producer of Art is Change and host organization for the Art in Action series exploring arts-based civic engagement.Charles F. Kettering Foundation — Nonprofit research foundation focused on deliberative democracy; partner for the Art in Action series through its Democracy and the Arts program.Equal Justice Initiative — Montgomery, Alabama human-rights organization founded by Bryan Stevenson; operates the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.Speed Art Museum — Louisville, Kentucky museum whose 2021 exhibition "Promise, Witness, Remembrance," built around Amy Sherald's portrait, became a national model for community-driven museum programming.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) — New York institution whose mid-century ties to CIA-backed cultural promotion of Abstract Expressionism are documented in Frances Stonor Saunders's The Cultural Cold War.American Museum of Natural History & Smithsonian — Both institutions faced public pressure after climate scientists and advocacy groups called on them to sever ties with board member and fossil-fuel financier David Koch.Highlander Research and Education Center — Tennessee-based center for labor and civil-rights organizing, where staff such as Zilphia Horton adapted "We Shall Overcome" and other freedom songs used across the movement.Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) — Student-led civil rights organization that carried freedom songs into direct-action campaigns across the South and gave rise to groups like the Freedom Singers.International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) — Union whose cultural department trained its own members to write, sing, and perform, producing the Broadway hit Pins and Needles.9to5, National Association of Working Women — Organization founded by Karen Nussbaum and Ellen Cassedy to fight for office workers' rights, later dramatized in the film 9 to 5.Musicians United to Protect Bristol Bay — Network of musicians, co-organized by Si Kahn, that used songwriting and touring to build public opposition to Alaska's proposed Pebble Mine.Books, Films & RecordingsArt Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together — Ken Grossinger's book on the strategic collaborations between artists and organizers, discussed throughout this episode.Just Mercy — Bryan Stevenson's memoir recounting...

You have more influence in your marriage than you think — and Tilly Dillehay's Wife School is here to show you exactly how to use it. This biblical marriage conversation is for every Christian wife who's felt stuck waiting for something to change.Tilly Dillehay (author, pastor's wife, and creator of Wife School) joins Mystie Winckler to discuss what biblical respect actually looks like in daily married life — the small moments of courtesy and gratitude that set the whole tone of your home.In this episode we cover:→ What inspired Wife School and why women are hungry for this teaching right now→ The viral Guardian article: what they got wrong about biblical womanhood→ Why you're not helpless even when your husband isn't leading perfectly→ The "small moments" framework that shapes the pattern of leadership in your home→ How gratitude powers up your husband (and what happens when it's missing)→ Why your marriage is the greatest inheritance you can give your children"A man's desire to please his wife is quite strong. You can pour fuel in his engine — or you can be the little engine light that dings at him all day." — Tilly DillehayWhether you're in a hard season or simply want more joy in your marriage, this conversation will leave you with practical, biblical tools you can use today.

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message!S8 Ep 130Stephanie shares practical sewing tips, project organization strategies, and updates on her personal projects, including her experience with foundation paper piecing, hemming, and outdoor decor. Plus, insights into her upcoming plans and the FIFA World Cup excitement.Key  topics:Hemming techniques and tipsFoundation paper piecing process and toolsOrganizing a sewing room efficientlyChoosing outdoor fabrics and decor ideasUpdates on sewing machine models and featuresPersonal projects: quilts, needlepoint, outdoor cushionsFIFA World Cup insights and fan experiencesUpcoming episodes on fabric marking pens and sewing machinesChapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:10 Hemming pants: tips and techniques04:04 Using blind hem stitch and pressing tips07:47 Foundation paper piecing: tools and system13:45 Organizing the sewing room efficiently23:59 Outdoor fabric selection and project ideas34:01 Garden updates: dahlias, vegetables, and water features46:57 Upcoming episodes: fabric marking pens and sewing machines50:49 FIFA World Cup highlights and personal favorites56:04 Personal update: knee surgery and future plans ResourcesMake and Decorate with Stephanie Podcast on YouTube https://youtube.com/@makeanddecorateJ Stern Designs Blind Hem Tutorial - https://youtu.be/PkOotHtiW_k?is=ky02W82TJSqijcFmTommy Bahama Outdoor Fabric at Michaels - https://www.michaels.com/product/10736404Add-a-quarter rulers - https://amzn.to/4fp8X1K Bernina Sewing Machines - https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-4-Series/BERNINA-495-Liberty-Editionhttps://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/NEW-BERNINA-5-Series/BERNINA-580-Liberty-EditionSupport the showConnect with Stephanie:YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube ChannelEMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comINSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

Disinformation is impacting our lives. Much of it is being pushed by unregulated Silicon Valley tech companies and their billionaires owners. But people in Europe are pushing back.In this episode, co-host Michael Fox goes to Spain, to look at how members of the Spanish far right have been inspired by Charlie Kirk. Then we look at grassroots organizing against Big Tech in Ireland, media education initiatives in Finland, and European measures regulating Big Tech. “This has now been a topic of discussion very much in Europe,” says Finish educator Saara Salomaa, “Should we actually trust any U.S. tech companies or should we try to get rid of U.S. tech companies as soon as possible?”Michael is joined in the episode by Laura Flanders. She is the host of Laura Flanders and Friends — on public television — formerly known as the Laura Flanders show.The Battle for Free Speech Podcast is a production of The Real News Network. Hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner. Theme music by Michael Fox, Jordan Klein and Daniel Nuñez. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Production and Sound Design by Michael Fox and Stephen Frank. Editorial support by Kayla Rivara. Research by Ben Schweiger. Guests: Sergio VillanuevaJude FarrellSaara SalomaaIva NenadicMany thanks, also to Ilona Taimela, for also taking the time to speak with me about media education in Finland.Resources: Here is a link to TikTok about the Puchaina Avocado videosFollow The Battle For Free Speech on Spotify or Apple PodcastsSupport Michael Fox's reporting at patreon.com/mfox. Never miss an episode — sign up for The Real News newsletter at therealnews.com.The Battle for Free Speech is a production of The Real News Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Life Doesn't Always Go According to Plan Can you believe we're already halfway through July? Summer has a funny way of speeding by. One minute we're making plans, creating goals, and thinking about all the things we're finally going to accomplish. The next, we're wondering where the time has gone. Maybe you had plans to organize a room, tackle a home project, or create new routines this summer. Or maybe, like so many of us, life simply had other plans. In this episode, I'm sharing why the middle of July is one of my favorite times to pause and reflect. The third quarter of the year is here, and instead of feeling behind or overwhelmed, I want to encourage you to think about this season as an opportunity for a reset. Because here's the truth: You don't need to start over. You simply need to take the next step. I also share a personal story about our family's unexpected summer detour—finding out that one of my daughters needs to have all four of her wisdom teeth removed this summer. Definitely not something we had planned, but it was such a good reminder that life doesn't always follow our perfectly organized schedules. And that's okay. Organizing isn't about perfection. It's about learning to pivot, adjust, and create systems that support us through every season of life. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✨ Why summer doesn't always go according to plan ✨ How to revisit the goals you set back in January ✨ Why celebrating small wins matters ✨ How to reset before the busy fall season arrives ✨ Why it's okay to pivot when life changes ✨ One simple exercise to help you move forward with intention This Week's Challenge Take a few quiet minutes this week and ask yourself: What is one thing I'm proud of accomplishing this year? What is one thing I'd still like to accomplish before the end of the year? What is one small action I can take this week? Remember, one small step can create a lot of momentum. Resources Mentioned ✨ Take the How Organized Are You? Quiz: Click here to take the quiz✨ Learn more about the Fresh Start Coaching Program ✨ Visit the website: www.dsdeclutrr.com Continue the Conversation I'd love to hear from you. What is one thing you'd still like to accomplish before the end of this year? Send me a message, leave a comment, or connect with me on social media and let me know. Thank you so much for joining me for another Thursday Coffee Chat. And remember… The year isn't over. Summer isn't over. You haven't missed your opportunity. Keep taking those small steps. Because organizing doesn't happen all at once. It happens step by step, little by little.If you have been thinking about starting a newsletter or simplifying your emails, you can try it and receive 25 percent off your first year. Get Flodesk.Support the showConnect with Diana:Business email: Diana@dsdeclutrr.comOur Instagram: @dsdeclutrrOur Facebook: @dsdeclutrrOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com

“The idea that things can fundamentally be better—and that we can make that happen—is what pulled me into organizing.” On this Detroit is Different episode, Chris Gilmer-Hill, candidate for Michigan State House District 8, connects his campaign to family history, Black Detroit memory, and years of grassroots political work. He traces his roots from his great-grandmother Annabelle coming from Louisiana to Wayne University in the 1930s, to his family becoming “the first Black family on their block” in University District with a racial covenant crossed out in Sharpie, to stories of sharecropping, labor struggle, and the Elaine Massacre shaping his understanding of power. Chris shares how Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign moved him from watching politics to organizing, rooted in the belief that “a better world is possible.” Through DSA and Detroit campaigns, he began knocking doors for Lyra Spencer, Denzel McCampbell, and others, learning that real power comes from “normal people” talking to neighbors about policies that can materially improve their lives. He has canvassed across Detroit—east side, west side, southwest, every council district—and says the work taught him that people are willing to listen. This episode shows how family knowledge, socialist values, environmental justice, and door-to-door organizing brought Chris from studying systems to fighting to change them. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

If you're a busy mom who feels like you're drowning — like your entire to-do list lives in your head and you're constantly dropping the ball — this video is for you.Daily Card Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkowQCQW4x_lJzinlghXXGsKTZODpPeqMom's Weekly Review Masterclass: http://simplyconvivial.com/mwrEHAP article: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/ehap-tidy-house/Convivial Circle: https://www.convivialcircle.comAfter 25 years of homemaking and homeschooling, I've narrowed it down to three ridiculously simple habits that finally got my home (and my mind) under control. No fancy planners. No hours without kids. Just three things that actually work.In this video you'll learn:✅ The daily index card method — your one-tool system for priorities and notes✅ The 30-minute weekly review — your strategy session for a calmer, more prepared week  ✅ EHAP (Everything Has A Place) — the 10-minute family tidy that resets your whole home

At the 2026 Player Development Summit, I had the opportunity to present one of the foundational ideas behind Beyond The Field.In this episode, you'll hear my complete presentation on the BEYOND Framework, the system I've used to organize player development initiatives into one intentional model.Rather than viewing player development as disconnected events and programming, the BEYOND Framework provides a clear structure that helps coaches and player development professionals create alignment, intentionality, and lasting impact.If you're building or refining a player development department, this episode provides practical strategies you can begin implementing immediately.Complete the BEYOND Framework Assessment:https://forms.gle/CC6DoBQGF8UkJj5h6

America's Work Force Union Podcast brings together two conversations that capture the labor movement's momentum heading into a consequential fall election season. First, Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joins fresh from the AFL-CIO's 30th Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis, where delegates voted to set a new organizing target of 2 million new union members by 2032 after surpassing the previous goal of 1 million. Burga reports on a broad wave of organizing activity across Ohio spanning healthcare, construction, higher education, hospitality, libraries, museums and the arts, with recent wins including workers at Jeni's Ice Cream, United Academics of Ohio University and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. He also addresses the ongoing challenge of securing first contracts after organizing wins and what Ohio workers should watch for when the General Assembly returns from summer recess and the lame duck session begins after November's elections. Then, CWA District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews discusses a ratified four-year contract for approximately 300 DirecTV customer service workers across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Minnesota and Colorado, delivering compounded wage increases of 13.4% and preserving health care after workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in April. Mathews addresses the growing difficulty of protecting health care at the bargaining table, describes a roughly tenfold increase in CWA organizing activity since COVID and details the CWA's new Fighting Oligarchy political education training rolling out across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan ahead of November's elections. Visit ohioaflcio.org for Ohio AFL-CIO updates and cwa-union.org for more from CWA District 4.

The Lord's Prayer:Relationship (Our Father)Value (Hallowed Be Thy Name)Direction (Thy Kingdom Come)Alignment (Thy Will Be Done)Presence (Daily Bread)Release (Forgiveness)Protection (Temptation & Evil)Integration (Alignment of the Self)In this episode:Is the Lord's Prayer actually a map of consciousness?Why what you pay attention to determines who you becomeHow your hierarchy of values shapes your future—whether you realize it or notWhat temptation, forgiveness, and evil reveal about the fragmented selfWhy the Lord's Prayer may be one of the greatest psychological models of transformation ever articulated00:00 The Lord's Prayer; Orientation, Attention & the Ordering of Reality05:25 Why This Order?; Prayer as a Hierarchy of Consciousness07:10 Our Father; Ego, Relationship & Belonging13:20 Hallowed Be Thy Name; What Sits at the Top of Your Hierarchy?19:00 Thy Kingdom Come; Values, Direction & Becoming24:30 Thy Will Be Done; Reality, Alignment & Acceptance30:40 Give Us This Day; Presence, Attention & Daily Bread37:20 Forgive Us Our Debts; Release, Resentment & Freedom42:40 Lead Us Not into Temptation; What Owns You?48:30 Deliver Us From Evil; Fragmentation, Wholeness & Alignment51:30 The Lord's Prayer as a Psychology of Transformation53:05 Final Reflections; Organizing the Self Around RealityElevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism ‪Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autismX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

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You've heard quite a lot about the Democratic Socialists of America, the left-wing faction that has surged to victories in Democratic Party primary elections across the country. But how did what was as recently as the early 2010s a marginal player on the radical-left of American politics become power brokers who can drive their candidates […]

The living ideas that Charlotte Mason says should inspire our education have been educating great minds since the beginning. The Inspired Homeschool is now available! https://amzn.to/4aKPCGJC.S. Lewis, Leonardo da Vinci, Blaise Pascal, and Joan of Arc were homeschooled. Jennifer Pepito reveals how history's greatest minds were educated, and what it means for your homeschool today.Jennifer Pepito, author of The Inspired Homeschool and host of The Restoration Home podcast, joins Mystie to share how Charlotte Mason's principles have been lived out through history's most inspiring figures. With over 25 years of homeschooling her seven children, Jennifer offers a vision for joyful, confident learning that goes far beyond boxed curricula.In this episode:✅ Why the most influential people in history were homeschooled — and what that means for Christian homeschooling today✅ How Charlotte Mason's living books approach transforms the way children learn✅ The surprising power of quiet time, free play, and time in nature✅ Why reading aloud is the most powerful thing you can do to pass on values to your children✅ How to stop comparing your homeschool to public school standards — and trust your children's God-given capacity to learn"We overestimate the power of a boxed curriculum or a trained teacher, and completely underestimate the power of our own love for God." — Jennifer PepitoWhether you're just starting your homeschool journey or 25 years in, this conversation will encourage you to build a homeschool rooted in faith, virtue, and joyful curiosity.

Helping a young person choose a career starts with asking better questions, not having every answer.In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges the common ways families approach career planning and introduces a fresh perspective that expands possibilities for teens, college students, and young adults.Rather than focusing on majors, prestige, or job market predictions, Lisa explains why looking at the type of work a person is wired to enjoy creates stronger long-term career confidence. She also shares practical ways parents can shift from feeling responsible for finding the right answer to becoming a trusted thinking partner as their child explores future opportunities.In this episode, you'll discover:A broader way to think about career planning that goes beyond majors and job titlesWhy preparing for life after graduation requires a different mindset than preparing for graduationHow self-awareness can uncover career paths that fit a person's natural strengthsThe role parents can play in encouraging exploration instead of rushing decisionsKey Takeaways: Parents and high schools often focus on passions, academic strengths, job outlook, or prestige, but those factors alone create an incomplete picture when helping a young person choose a career.Organizing career exploration around the U.S. Department of Labor's job family framework helps students identify the type of work that fits their natural wiring instead of committing too early to a specific major or profession.Career clusters can help students choose classes and educational pathways, while job families encourage a longer-term view of career fit and adaptability as occupations continue to evolve.Parents can reduce pressure by asking thoughtful questions, encouraging exploration before commitment, and helping their child recognize recurring patterns in their interests and strengths instead of trying to provide all the answers. “Families often think that what they really want is a major... What you really want is a confident path to the future.” – Lisa Marker-RobbinsEpisode References:#221 The #1 Predictor of Your Child's Career Success (It's Not What You Think) https://flourishcoachingco.com/221Job Families Sample with Birkman Report: https://flourishcoachingco.com/jobsLearn more about Launch Career Clarity at FlourishCoachingCo.com/courseGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

You've heard quite a lot about the Democratic Socialists of America, the left-wing faction that has surged to victories in Democratic Party primary elections across the country. But how did what was as recently as the early 2010s a marginal player on the radical-left of American politics become power brokers who can drive their candidates to major political offices? Joining us is Sean Speer of the Manhattan Institute joins us to analyze these dynamics.City Journal: How the Far Left Captured the Democratic PartyCRC: Communism and the Democratic Socialists of AmericaCRC: The Anti-American Left: Democratic Socialists of America

At the end of the day, when your brain starts tallying everything you didn't finish, where's the credit for everything you did? In the Season 32 finale, we close out the season on the quiet skill that gets buried under all that mental accounting — noticing your progress instead of measuring it.The unfinished stuff is loud: the laundry pile, the twenty-item list, the messages still waiting. The progress is silent, and a lifetime of report cards and performance reviews has trained us to see only what's left. We get into why that happens — with a detour through a 1927 psychology experiment that explains a lot about the ADHD shame loop — what self-compassion actually looks like in a real day, and why the answer isn't a shinier scorecard. Plus a family-dinner ritual worth stealing, an optical illusion that makes the whole point, and one of the more memorable cold opens of the season.It's our send-off into summer break, and a reminder that sometimes the entire practice fits into one word.Links & NotesSupport the Show on PatreonDig into the podcast Shownotes Database (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (01:33) - Join the Community! https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast (03:04) - Progress Without Measurement ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Your homemaking plan keeps failing — and it's probably not your fault. Most planning systems were never designed for the constant caretaking reality of real home life.In this video, Mystie Winckler unpacks why "wishful thinking plans" fall apart and offers a simpler, more honest approach to weekly planning that actually works — for your real, messy, interrupted life.You'll discover:✔ The real reason your plans feel like they're always failing✔ How to stop over-complicating your planner and plan with just three things✔ Why disruptions are part of the plan — not a failure of it✔ How to make wise judgment calls when you can't do everything✔ The free Weekly Dashboard that makes planning guilt-free"Make a plan without being tied to the plan — and without guilt when it doesn't happen."

Send Steve a Text MessageThirty songs for Saturday. A totally different set for Monday. No rehearsals. If that sounds familiar, you already know the real enemy isn't your technique, it's the scramble to keep everything in your head while you switch styles and expectations from gig to gig. We talk through the exact approach we use to stay organized, reduce panic, and get songs back under our fingers fast when we're playing with multiple bands or rotating church sets. We start with a simple habit that pays off immediately: building dedicated Spotify playlists for each musical situation so we can learn faster through focused listening. We explain what to listen for beyond the guitar part, how to mentally map the song form, and how to flag the moments that usually cause train wrecks on stage like stops, endings, dynamic shifts, and solo sections. If you're working on cover songs and want better guitar memorization, this step alone can make practice feel far more efficient. Then we get practical about cheat sheets. Rather than drowning in full tabs, we show how to make compact charts that capture only what you need: the tricky riff, the odd chord, the key center, the tone change, or the one bar that always derails you. We also share why iPad chart organization (using apps like forScore) and a MIDI page-turn pedal can keep you confident while still letting you watch the band and react to live cues. Finally, we cover a “future you will thank you” move: recording quick videos of your own playthroughs and saving them to Google Drive so you can instantly relearn parts months later. If you want a cleaner gig prep workflow, less stress, and more musical freedom on stage, listen now, then subscribe, share the episode with a gigging friend, and leave a review with your go-to method for remembering songs.Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you.Thank you!SteveLinks:Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:https://academy.guitarzoom.com/Steve's Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0... Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... . 

Raising godly daughters in today's world feels harder than ever — but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this episode, I'm joined by Nancy Wilson, author of the brand-new book Future Women (Canon Press), the long-awaited companion to Douglas Wilson's Future Men.Nancy brings decades of wisdom on what girls actually need most from their parents — and it's not what the culture is telling you.In this conversation we cover:Why girls are "hungry for love and security" — and what happens when that need goes unmetThe father's irreplaceable role in a daughter's security (and what to watch for if it's missing)"Snoopervising" — Nancy's term for the active, watchful parenting our daughters needWhy modesty is about body control and self-discipline, not just what she wearsHow to invest in your daughter's domestic skills and her individual gifts and interestsUsing your dinner table as a place to build Christian worldview and family cultureBeing counter-cultural as Christian parents without being isolated or fearfulGet the book: Future Women by Nancy Wilson — Canon Press https://canonpress.com/products/future-womenSimply Convivial is Christian homemaking encouragement for overwhelmed moms who want a peaceful, purposeful home — practical wisdom for homemaking, routines, homeschooling, and raising your family with cheerful competence.#ChristianParenting #RaisingGodlyDaughters #ChristianHomemaking #NancyWilson #FutureWomen

One of us recently got the chance to get our colors analyzed and today we're here to report back how it went, why it might or might not actually matter, and if we recommend you trying it for yourself. Do looks really matter? Can feeling our best make us happier and perform better as homemakers? We'll discuss all of that and more, such as: our current time organization methods, a huge project we have been working on, and why we don't like to talk about modesty. It's a fun and worthwhile listen! So grab an iced coffee or that basket of laundry and listen in!Please support our wonderful sponsors:VOETBERG MUSIC ACADEMY:If you're looking to bring fun, rewarding music into your home this coming school year, go toVoetbergMusicAcademy.com use my code: HOMEMAKER25 for 25% off your first month! Simplify your curriculum search, with music lessons designed for families! Voetberg Music Academy will hold your hand each step of the way.COZY EARTH:Made from viscose from bamboo — breathable, soft, and built for summer. Headto cozyearth.com and use my code HOMEMAKER for an exclusive 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, mention that you heard about Cozy Earth right here!https://cozyearth.com/products/bamboo-sheet-set?_pos=1&_sid=7e8260f92&_ss=r&variant=40965917835444https://cozyearth.com/products/mens-everyday-polo?_pos=1&_psq=everyday+po&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=44158195761332CUROLOGY:#CurologyPartner Head to https://curology.yt.link/9QHMLQk for a special offer on your first Curology box! Subscription required, subject to consultation. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.Jayna's dress: https://amzn.to/4wDbzA7 Megan's dress: sold out from InheritShop my new collection here:http://www.inheritco.com/MEGANFOXUNLOCKED Color analysis by Elminahttps://www.instagram.com/colorandgraceco?igsh=c2g2a2M1Y2F4NW80Landon's Gardens:https://www.instagram.com/landons_gardens?igsh=amc0ZGUzZ3hsbjh3 Book--A New Home For Hank — A Boy's Journey to Heaven https://share.google/nptXTE50OxJpCywNiWatch our first 3 seasons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqdjqwDnpIMx_GhVzCWsT4LF-1EsRhwJm&si=8hmyDW0lI4-yWhQ-Please subscribe! You can also find this podcast on Spotify and iTunes!Shop Megan's lifestyle brand FoxSparrow over at www.meganfoxunlocked.comShop Megan's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/meganfoxunlockedShop Jayna's Amazon Storefront:https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaynalynnhandmade?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_aipsfjaynalynnhandmade_8JT0JHV8AH0KP8VJX5XN&language=en_USSign up for Scribd: (audiobook library): https://www.scribd.com/gitx/a33qb4(If you use this link you'll get a free month trial!)Chairs: https://www.walmart.com/ip/SINGES-Acc...Wallpaper: https://glnk.io/4x0x0/meganfoxunlockedgmailcomUse code MEGAN35Lamp: https://amzn.to/46Dyuy7Mustard throw: (the softest thing you've ever felt!) https://amzn.to/39CgZG2Contact/Collab: meganfoxunlocked@gmail.comP.O. BOX- send us some mail!P.O. BOX 9Akron, PA 17501Follow us on Instagram:Honey I'm Homemaker: https://www.instagram.com/honeyimhomemaker/ Megan: https://www.instagram.com/meganfoxunlocked/Jayna: https://www.instagram.com/jaynaburkholder/Megan's Business: https://www.instagram.com/shopfoxsparrow/0:00 The craft room of her dreams5:06 Organizing my time in "buckets"10:55 Women in leadership16:45 A children's book about . . . . DEATH?21:13 Why is color analysis trending AGAIN!34:16 So now what???39:58 Why we dont talk about modesty 42:28 Dressing age appropriate 46:03 Sparks in your marriage!49:57 What we admire about older womenSome links are affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my channel!Music from YouTube and Epidemic Sound

Sometimes we gotta get a little parasocial with it and cry when big things happen to our faves. Plus, it's the curious case of Clavicular as he was happy to look a mess at Paris Fashion Week, while streamer ExtraEmily nearly causes a car wreck during her livestream. And we investigate the viral TikTok cake pop drama that is everything BUT sweet.