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In this episode I chat with visual effects supervisor, second unit director and digital pre-visualisation pioneer David Dozoretz about a career that traces the entire arc of how modern filmmaking shifted from analogue to digital — and how, somewhere in the middle of that shift, pre-vis went from a curious side experiment to a fundamental part of how films get planned and shot. David talks about growing up in Phoenix, falling in love with cinema the day his sister snuck him into the projection booth at the Cine Capri during The Empire Strikes Back asteroid sequence, and how a chance encounter with a Lucasfilm coffee-table book in a university bookstore set him on the path to ILM. He arrived at ILM in 1991 as an intern, became known as "the computer nerd in the art department and the art nerd in the computer department," and ended up bridging the gap between the two as digital began to take over.We get into his first feature — the original Jurassic Park — his year-long apprenticeship in the legendary ILM art department alongside Doug Chiang, Ty Ellingson, Harley Jessup, Mark Moore and Stefan Dechant, and the time he had to split a $1,400 piece of 3D software into two $700 purchase orders to get round ILM's general-manager sign-off threshold. It's a small story but it tells you everything about the era — digital tools were arriving faster than the institutions running things knew what to do with them.A big part of the conversation focuses on the early years of digital pre-visualisation. David did the first major digital previs sequence in mainstream cinema — the train and helicopter sequence in Brian De Palma's Mission: Impossible, the work John Knoll asked him to do that's now credited as one of the reasons the sequence got greenlit. From there he went on to spend four years working with George Lucas on The Phantom Menace, building the entire pod race in previs (a 25-minute version that almost no one has ever seen got whittled down to the 9-and-a-half-minute final), establishing his now-famous three rules of previs (no textures, no motion blur, no shadows) and then immediately having to break all three of them to convey the sense of speed and floating in the pod race itself.There are some lovely George Lucas stories too, including the time George walked into the editing room and reacted to David's droid-factory post-vis with "honestly, I was a little worried about that one — looks like it's gonna work," and the moment when George trailed off mid-sentence trying to describe a desert landscape and David — a 21-year-old kid — finished the thought with "John Ford?", which David thinks is the moment Lucas decided he could trust him. Later in the conversation we move into David's own company, Persistence of Vision, and his work on Titan A.E., Behind Enemy Lines, JJ Abrams' Mission: Impossible III, the 2009 Star Trek reboot (including the previs realisation that Vulcan being orange meant the costumes — originally designed to evoke 70s NASA — had to be completely redesigned) and Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, where David served as second unit director on the first digital stereoscopic film and the production was effectively beta-testing the cameras Jim Cameron was building for Avatar. We finish on Zafari, David's 52-episode children's animated series rendered almost entirely in Unreal Engine — one of the earliest large-scale uses of real-time rendering in mainstream animation, which saved 30% of the production budget — and on a wider conversation about AI, the future of filmmaking, the importance of human authenticity, and David's lovely closing thought: study the art and history of cinema, study the drawing, not just the pencil. The tools will keep changing. The language won't. Topics coveredGrowing up in Phoenix and the Cine Capri projection-booth moment during EmpireDiscovering The Art of Special Effects book and the road to an ILM internshipJoining the ILM art department in 1991 alongside Doug Chiang, Ty Ellingson, Harley Jessup and Mark MooreBridging the art and computer departments as digital arrived at ILMThe $1,400 / two-$700-purchase-orders workaround for buying 3D softwareWorking on the original Jurassic Park as his first featureDoing previs for the Star Wars Special Editions (the dewback shots, Mos Eisley fly-bys)John Knoll asking him to previsualise the train-and-helicopter sequence on Mission: ImpossibleHow that previs is credited as one of the reasons the sequence got greenlitJoining the new Skywalker Ranch art department under George LucasFour years on The Phantom Menace and the 25-minute version of the pod raceThe three rules of previs (no textures, no motion blur, no shadows) — and breaking all of them to make the pod race workGeorge Lucas reacting to the droid factory post-vis ("looks like it's gonna work")The Jake Lloyd head-turn morph that saved a reshootWhy pod racers go 500 mph in some shots and 2,000 mph in othersThe cinematographer who declared previs "shit" — and was overruled by the studioFounding Persistence of Vision and the move from Lucas to wider HollywoodTitan A.E. and the Don Bluth / Gary Goldman Phoenix animation studioBehind Enemy Lines and pre-vising aerial actionMission: Impossible III with JJ Abrams — the Shanghai building swing and the windmill helicopter sequenceThe Star Trek reboot orbital skydive — and how previs forced a costume redesign because Vulcan was orangeJourney to the Center of the Earth 3D as second unit director, using Jim Cameron's pre-Avatar camerasZafari, Unreal Engine, and saving 30% of an animated TV budget through real-time renderingThe shift from analogue to digital to 3D to real-time to AI — and what stays constantDennis Muren's wisdom on authenticity at the Jurassic Park wrap partyWhy a human premium will remain in an AI-augmented filmmaking worldGeorge Lucas, John Ford and the moment a 21-year-old earned a director's trustThe advice David gives to young filmmakers: study the drawing, not just the pencilSupport the Podcast This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch on YouTube Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: youtube.com/filmumentariesThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

Marco Quarta is co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Rubedo Life Sciences, a precision-therapeutics company developing medicines that target the pathological cell states that drive age-associated disease. Marco's first appearance on the show was three years ago, in February 2023 (Episode 35), when Rubedo was a much earlier-stage company committed to the then-contrarian premise that "the senescent cell" is not a single entity but a heterogeneous family of cell states that needs to be deconvoluted at the single-cell level. In March 2026, Rubedo reported preliminary Phase 1b/2a clinical data for its lead candidate, RLS-1496, a first-in-class topical GPX4 modulator. Marco returns to the show to discuss what survived contact with human biology.In this episode, Chris and Marco unpack the readout from Rubedo's basket trial across four skin indications — psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, actinic keratosis, and photoaged skin — and the biology that underlies it. RLS-1496 came clean on safety in all four indications, with significant efficacy signals despite small patient numbers and short (20–30 day) treatment courses. More provocatively, the clinical and translational data have pushed Marco to redefine what kind of drug this actually is. Rather than a next-generation senolytic, GPX4 modulation appears to act as a state-gating intervention: it triggers ferroptosis in deeply senescent cells that have already crossed a redox threshold, while inducing a hormetic "redox reset" in stressed-but-recoverable cells that restores them to a healthier state. Marco proposes a new category to capture this dual action — adaptive senotherapeutics, or senoadaptive drugs — distinct from senolytics and senomorphics.The conversation traces the arc from Rubedo's founding thesis to a clinically validated platform (ALEMBIC, the AI-enabled single-cell multiomics engine that surfaced GPX4 as a target), through the strategic logic of leading with skin, into the broader question every longevity-biotech founder eventually has to answer: when does a disease-by-disease franchise become a credible preventive geroscience platform? Marco lays out the GLP-1 analogy explicitly — an anchor indication and a label-expansion roadmap that could carry GPX4 modulation from dermatology into respiratory, neurodegenerative, and metabolic disease, and ultimately into the use case where biomarkers of cellular senescence flag patients for therapy decades before disease becomes clinically apparent.The Finer Details:How Marco's 2023 contrarian view — that "senescent cells" hide a tissue- and state-specific reality — has been reinforced by the clinic, and how Rubedo's framing has shifted from "targeting senescent cells" to "targeting pathological cell states"The biology of GPX4 as a lipid-peroxidation gatekeeper, why senescent cells have intrinsic vulnerabilities (p16, p21, CDK4/6 inhibition) that make them ferroptosis-sensitive, and how Rubedo's approach differs from oncology-focused GPX4 programs at Takeda and othersThe "senoadaptive" mechanism — RLS-1496 eliminates GPX4-dependent senescent cells via ferroptosis while triggering NRF2/Keap1-driven redox reset, autophagy, and epigenetic remodeling in recoverable cells, restoring tissue trajectory from degenerative to regenerativeWhy Rubedo led with skin: clean regulatory path, accessible tissue, the ability to read out aging biology anddisease in the same trial, and a label-expansion runway into systemic indicationsPhase 1b (Europe) and Phase 2a (US) basket-trial results across psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, photoaged skin, and actinic keratosis: clean safety in 4/4 indications and significant efficacy signals — itch reduction in atopic dermatitis, decreased lesional thickness in psoriasis, target-engagement-correlated clinical improvement in photoaged skinThe richness of the translational dataset: biopsies, tape-stripping, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, multiplex histomics, plasma biomarkers — all feeding back into ALEMBIC to refine the platformWhy actinic keratosis is the most strategically important indication — an age-related, chronic-inflammatory, precancerous condition where Rubedo can simultaneously test disease modification and biological-age reversalThe Rubedo–Beiersdorf partnership and the cosmetic vertical as a parallel commercial axisPipeline beyond skin: targeting aberrant basaloid stem cells in IPF and other pulmonary indications using different modalities (prodrugs, PROTACs, ADCs) to achieve cell-state selectivityThe longer-arc vision: senescence biomarkers as a "prediabetes-style" early signal, with senoadaptive drugs deployed decades before disease — and what a GLP-1-scale franchise might look like for GPX4 modulationQuotes:"There is not such a thing as a senescent cell — like there is not a cancer cell. And that was the initial idea. I'm glad that over time the field evolved. Now this is an accepted concept in the senotherapeutic space.""We are really talking about a dual function of RLS-1496 that can modulate the cell state depending on the adaptive response. That's why we call this — de facto — a new class of senotherapeutics. We call them adaptive senotherapeutics, or senoadaptive drugs — not a senolytic or a senomorphic, but working by modulating the cell state.""The best animal model for human therapies is human. As much as you can do preclinical work in animal models, it's always an approximation. We were able to test this directly in patients for safety, and in 4 out of 4 indications, we didn't have any safety signal.""Imagine you're taking care of a growing tree, and this tree has some dead leaves and some are a little bit stressed. If you shake the tree, the dead leaves will fall; the healthy leaves will not, because they're healthy and they resist the shake. But that shake actually gives the stressed leaves space and breathing room, and helps them to regain vitality. That's a little bit what GPX4 modulation does.""Senotherapeutics is a large, growing field — an untapped therapeutic opportunity. There is no such thing as a pan-senolytic or a pan-senotherapeutic, like there is no pan-oncotherapeutic. You need to understand the context. But these will all be part of the arsenal for true longevity medicine.""I don't see this as prevention of disease. The way I see therapies like ours, and the way the field of longevity is developing, is treating diseases decades before they develop. That's not a new concept — that's what we're doing in diabetes. You can be diagnosed with prediabetes today and reverse those biomarkers with lifestyle changes or metformin, and maybe never develop diabetes. That's exactly what we're doing here.""First of all, celebrating the first approved drugs from Rubedo — I don't think we're too far from that. But that's also a beginning, because you learn from the big momentum the GLP-1 agonists created: how a drug can start in one indication, create a new field, and prove that you can go beyond that. I hope in a few years we come back and talk about the next GLP-1 — this could be GPX4 modulators, or the senoadaptive drugs that are first in our pipeline."Links:Rubedo Life Sciences: https://www.rubedolife.comMarco Quarta's previous appearance on Translating Aging: Ep 35 — Targeting Pathologic Cells to Preserve Biological Youth

What if the reason you keep doubting yourself… is because you're trying to be perfect instead of embracing the fact that you were already chosen?In this deeply powerful motivational and inspirational episode,, Reginald D delivers an emotional motivational speech reminding listeners that perfection is not the requirement for purpose — willingness is.So many people are stuck waiting for the “perfect moment,” the “perfect plan,” or the “perfect version” of themselves before they pursue their dreams, start their business, walk in their calling, or believe in their value. But this episode challenges that mindset head-on.Through authentic storytelling, faith and motivation, self-improvement wisdom, and inspirational truth, Reginald D explains why your flaws, scars, insecurities, mistakes, and struggles do not disqualify you from greatness — they are part of the story that makes you unique and chosen.In this powerful motivational and inspirational message, you'll learn:Why perfection is destroying people's confidence and dreamsHow self-doubt keeps people stuck in fearWhy God chooses imperfect people with willing heartsHow to stop comparing yourself to othersThe importance of embracing your authentic selfWhy your struggles are proof that you were built to surviveHow purpose grows through progress, not perfectionWhy your unique story has powerReginald D also shares personal insight about overcoming insecurities surrounding his Southern accent and how embracing who he truly was opened doors to impact lives around the world through motivational speaking and inspirational storytelling.If you've ever felt unqualified, insecure, afraid of failure, or discouraged because you don't feel “good enough,” this motivational speech will remind you that you are not a mistake — you are chosen.Many people today struggle with self-doubt, fear of failure, comparison, insecurity, perfectionism, and the pressure to appear flawless before pursuing their dreams.Some people are watching others build businesses, chase purpose, grow spiritually, and move forward in life while they remain stuck overthinking every flaw and mistake.This episode speaks directly to that struggle.Through powerful motivational and inspirational truth, Reginald D reminds you that purpose is not reserved for perfect people. Your life experiences, scars, hardships, mistakes, and lessons are all shaping you into who you are meant to become.This episode helps you understand:Your flaws do not cancel your purposeProgress matters more than perfectionFear of failure keeps people trappedConfidence grows through actionAuthenticity creates impactYour uniqueness is your powerIf you're ready to stop shrinking yourself, stop waiting for perfection, and start walking boldly in your purpose, this episode will inspire and motivate you to take action.Press play now to hear this powerful motivational speech and discover why you don't need to be perfect to pursue your purpose, change your life, and walk in what you were chosen to do.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. Each episode delivers motivational and inspirational coaching focused on self improvement, leadership, healing, resilience & purpose. Rooted in faith and motivation, this Christian-based platform blends practical growth strategies with biblical wisdom, helping listeners strengthen their mindset, deepen their faith, and walk boldly in their calling.  Check out Reginald D's powerful motivational speeches today!`

Welcome back to The Fit & Fulfilled Podcast. In this episode we discuss:Shifting your relationship with uncertainty & the unknownTaking accountability for the unwanted patterns you keep experiencing & making the necessary shifts to break them The reason why you're able to manifest certain desires more easily than othersThe importance of getting out of autopilot mode when it comes to manifesting a brand new realityLetting go of the grip that uncertainty has on you & turning it into a giftPrivate Coaching with KhushbuShort-Term Coaching Options with KhushbuWatch The Going ALL IN Manifestation MasterclassJoin Seal The DealWays To Work TogetherTake The Quiz To Figure Out Which Manifesting Bubble You're Currently Stuck InWatch 'Be It To See It' MasterclassClick here more details & to apply for my 1:1 coaching program Uplevel Your LifeAccess the Freedom From Fear WorkshopJoin Calm, Cool & CreatingJoin School of Magnetic ConnectionWatch 'Be It To See It' MasterclassAccess the Money Manifestation MasterclassClick here to read some of the amazing outcomes my clients have manifested for themselvesFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being here. If you aren't already, come join the party over on:Instagram: @khushbu.kweighWebsite: https://kthadani.com/

From $4 million AFL grand finals to million-dollar jersey disasters, Part B goes deep into the business of sports merch with one of the biggest players in the game.We unpack how championship gear is made before a winner is crowned, what happens to the losing team's merch, and the chaos of player trades, retirement shocks and overnight roster moves. From Tom Brady retirement panic to LeBron number changes and Luka-to-Lakers madness, this episode pulls back the curtain on the risks behind the sports retail machine.The boys also dive into the future of the NFL in Australia — Melbourne games, pop-up NFL stores, flag football, Olympic ambitions, and why the battle for shelf space between NFL, NBA, WWE, Formula One and more is only just beginning.Plus:How NFL Draft jerseys are made in real timeWhy some teams are worth WAY more than othersThe growing influence of West Sydney on NFL cultureThe next big US sports wave coming to AustraliaAnd the ultimate debate… is Melbourne really Australia's sporting capital?If you love NFL, sports business, merch culture or the behind-the-scenes world fans never get to hear about, this one's for you.

If you've ever talked yourself out of being visible — pulled back from an opportunity, avoided putting something out there, or kept waiting until you felt more ready — you're going to love this episode. I'm joined by Anna Holtzman, a licensed therapist, coach, and host of the podcast How to Trust Yourself, who works with accomplished women ready to express their voice with clarity and integrity and lead from the inside out. Anna's background spans TV, publishing, and years of nervous system-informed practice that grew out of her own experience with burnout and chronic pain — and what she and I get into in this conversation is something that doesn't get talked about enough in the business world: the nervous system's role in everything we do.What we explore together is why the most sensitive, most gifted people — the coaches, the healers, the creatives — are often the ones most afraid to be seen. It's not because they don't have something important to say — it's because the very openness that makes them extraordinary at their work is the same thing that makes visibility feel genuinely threatening at a biological level. But what makes this conversation extra juicy is how much Anna and I have in common — she brings the therapeutic lens and I bring my yoga perspective — but we both have a deep connection to the somatic, nervous system and inner work that we both love. Together we get to have the kind of conversation that goes beneath the surface of business strategy and into the real, tangible reasons why fear has such profound consequences for how visible you're willing to be, how you talk about your work, and ultimately how much of an impact you make. In this episode we talk about:Why coaches, healers, and creatives are wired for deep vulnerability in their work — and why that same wiring makes visibility feel so much more threatening than it does for othersThe nervous system explanation for why you talk yourself out of putting your work into the world, and why pushing through it without addressing what's underneath rarely works long-termAnna's dialoguing with fear method — and what it actually sounds like to treat your fear like a trusted friend instead of a problem to eliminateThe "readiness" myth: what's really happening when you keep moving the goalpost on when you'll finally feel ready to be seenWhy the moment things start working can feel just as destabilizing as when they're hard — and what that tells you about how your nervous system is wiredHow graded exposure — small, nervous-system-friendly steps forward — creates lasting change without the boomerang effect of going too big too fastThe role of co-regulation and community in making any of this possible, and why they aren't soft extras — they're the actual mechanism through which transformation happensYou don't have to get rid of your fear to be visible. You never will. But you can learn to move with it — and this episode is going to show you how!Connect with Anna on Instagram and get her free workshop, "Be Seen", for sensitive entrepreneurs & creatives who want to be seen and heard—without losing themselves.

This episode dives into the latest happenings in football, covering Premier League battles, Champions League previews, and in-depth analysis of team performances, managers, and star players. Designed for football enthusiasts, it offers both entertainment and insights into the evolving football landscape.Key topics:Analysis of Arsenal's league run and its implications for winning the titleA detailed discussion on PSG's playing style and recent Champions League performanceComparison of Liverpool vs Manchester United on their season successManagerial debates: Should United keep Carrick or switch to a new manager?Critical review of football competitions: Premier League, Champions League, and domestic cupsPlayer of the season spotlight: Saka, Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, and othersThe influence of club strategies on injuries and player fatigueTactical approaches in key Champions League matchesThe impact of off-field issues: transfers, locker room disputes, and team chemistryFootball analytics: Using data to interpret team strength and injuriesTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome back: Podcast mascot, host introductions, and episode overview02:00 - Top of the league: Arsenal's surge and title hopes05:15 - PSG's tactical brilliance and recent Champions League results09:30 - Comparing Liverpool and Manchester United season performances13:00 - Managerial decisions: Is Carrick enough for United?18:00 - Premier League race: Contenders, relegation battles, and team form23:00 - Player of the season focus: Saka, Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, and transfer rumors31:00 - Defensive strategies and PSG's defensive resilience37:00 - Controversies and off-field distractions at Madrid and PSG43:00 - UEFA competitions: Villa's Europa success and upcoming finals50:00 - Injury management, fixture congestion, and league scheduling impacts58:00 - Tactical analysis of PSG vs Bayern Munich second leg63:00 - Champions League predictions: Arsenal's chances against PSG69:00 - Player highlights: Gokures, Odegaard, and key inferred match moments76:00 - Managerial tactics: Enriques' adjustments and match plans82:00 - Final thoughts: League aspirations, club politics, and upcoming

Why do traditional “fun at work” solutions often fall short?In episode 112 of the Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni, Cody Thompson, and Matthew Lencioni discuss the idea of fun at work, arguing that real enjoyment comes from operating within your Working Genius rather than relying on perks or surface-level incentives. Pat and Cody explore how different people experience the same activity in different ways based on their strengths, and how this applies across work, hobbies, and even vacations. Leaders who align roles with natural energy unlock not only better performance but a more joyful and engaged team.Topics explored in this episode: (00:00) Why fun at work mattersFun at work is often misunderstood as perks rather than meaningful engagement.Working in your genius makes time feel faster and work more enjoyable.(03:02) How Working Genius shapes enjoymentTeams naturally enjoy work more when roles align with strengths.Misalignment leads to frustration and removes the sense of fun.(06:16) The problem with surface-level funCompanies often try to add fun outside of work instead of within it.True engagement comes from making the work itself energizing.(10:25) Why activities feel fun to some but not othersThe same activity can feel energizing or painful depending on the person.Working Genius explains why people experience identical tasks differently.(15:48) Designing teams around energy and strengthsTeams perform better when work is divided based on what energizes individuals.Leaders should prioritize alignment over rigid job descriptions.This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. Register for “Why Your Spouse Acts That Way” here: workinggenius.com/marriageThe Six Types of Working Genius model helps you discover your natural gifts and thrive in your work and life. When you're able to better understand the types of work that bring you more energy and fulfillment and avoid work that leads to frustration and failure, you can be more self-aware, more productive, and more successful. The Six Types of Working Genius assessment is the fastest and simplest way to discover your natural gifts and thrive at work: https://workinggenius.me/about Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficialStay Connected with Patrick LencioniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficialX: https://x.com/patricklencioniThe Working Genius Podcast with Patrick LencioniApple: https://apple.co/4iNz6YnSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4iGGm8uYouTube: https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTubeBe sure to check out our other podcast, At The Table with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6NWAZzkzl4ljxX7S2xkHvu), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube). Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.

In this episode, I break down a viral Instagram post claiming that if everyone knew these 9 things… gyms would be empty.Some of it is spot on.Some of it is misleading.And some of it completely misses the bigger picture.

Astrology for Empaths

Resting in the field of love that ‘just is', Gil Fronsdal explores how to live for the benefit of both self and others.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explores:Resting in the field of love without expectations Love that does not require anything of othersAppreciating the simplicity of love through the simplicity of awareness What the Buddha said about becoming a wise personLiving for the benefit of both self and othersThe selfless nature of parenting Understanding the circle of ‘we' and the dynamics of family, society, and being a part of a wholeTaking time to be with reality rather than immediately responding and reacting This episode was originally recorded at a family retreat and published on DharmaseedAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011, he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma. “Love that just is, it's not something that requires something of others. It doesn't require them to be any particular way, to perform, to reciprocate, love is just there.” –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever felt like your relationships look full on paper… but don't always feel aligned in real life, this one's for you.In this special birthday episode, Haley is coming to you in real time (slightly under the weather, but committed nonetheless) with a raw, honest reflection on what entering her 41st year has revealed about relationships, time, and personal standards.She unpacks the shift from maintaining relationships out of history or proximity to intentionally choosing depth, alignment, and mutual investment. From learning how to bless and release without guilt, to recognizing that time is our most fleeting resource and one we should steward with purpose.This episode also dives into:Why not every relationship is meant to last foreverThe difference between proximity and intentional connectionWhy she's no longer willing to half-ass how she shows up or what she accepts from othersThe importance of putting your marriage and family front and centerHow your relationship with yourself sets the tone for everything elseAnd the role faith plays as the foundation for peace and clarityWhether you're navigating shifting friendships, craving deeper connections, or simply reevaluating where your time and energy are going, this episode is your permission slip to choose differently.Because a rich life isn't built on how many people you know it's built on who you're truly connected to.CONNECT WITH HALEYInstagram: @thehaleywestfallWebsite: www.haleywestfall.comTikTok: @thehaleywestfall LinkedIn: Haley Westfall

In this episode:Why discipleship is more about people than programsHow to move from consuming to actually following JesusWhat makes someone “ready” to disciple othersThe power of consistency, accountability, and intentional relationshipsHow discipleship becomes something that multiplies, not just addsAt the end of the day, discipleship is simple: Following Jesus and helping someone else do the same.

What is Included in the Blessing of Abraham? (PART 2)What does it actually mean to live under the Blessing of Abraham?Is it just a spiritual idea?Or does it include real, tangible promises for today?In this teaching, we break down what Scripture says is included in the Blessing of Abraham and how it applies to believers in Christ.

What is Included in the Blessing of Abraham?What does it actually mean to live under the Blessing of Abraham?Is it just a spiritual idea?Or does it include real, tangible promises for today?In this teaching, we break down what Scripture says is included in the Blessing of Abraham and how it applies to believers in Christ.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Picture Love, I'm sharing a very real reflection on what happened when I woke up feeling heavy, moved through a difficult emotional day, and chose to practice kindness toward myself instead of trying to rush past what I was feeling.We'll talk about:Why self-kindness is the root of authentic kindness toward othersThe difference between true kindness and “false kindness” that comes from pressure, perfectionism, or the need to fixWhat it means to love people and let them without abandoning yourselfHow nature, reflection, and even a simple conversation with AI helped me return to a more grounded and loving spaceA gentle question you can ask yourself when life feels messy: "What is the next kindest thing I can do for myself right now?"If you've been carrying frustration, sadness, overwhelm, or the urge to fix everything for everyone… this episode is a loving reminder that kindness begins at home, in your own heart.✨ And maybe the most powerful thing we can do is choose the kind pattern we want to keep feeding.If this speaks to you, I'd love to hear:What's the most recent kind thing you noticed—either from yourself, someone else, or life itself?And if you've been hearing me mention the new affirmation cards… yes, they're getting very close.

In this episode, I sit down with Ariel Lorre to talk about something that I think a lot of people quietly wrestle with — how you rebuild your life when you realize the path you're on isn't working.Ariel shares her story of addiction, recovery, and what it actually takes to change—not just externally, but internally.From the outside, she had what most people would consider a stable, even ideal upbringing. But internally, she felt disconnected, uncomfortable in her own skin, and constantly searching for something to quiet that noise.What started as a way to feel more at ease eventually turned into a decade-long struggle with addiction.We talk about:Why addiction doesn't always look the way people expectThe role sensitivity plays in both struggle and healingHow alcohol and drugs can become a form of self-regulationWhat it actually takes to get sober—and why timing mattersThe “gift of desperation” and hitting a true turning pointRebuilding trust with yourself and othersThe concept of living amends and earning your way forward through actionHow to begin discovering who you are when everything familiar is stripped awayThe difference between self-improvement and controlNavigating beauty, aging, and identity in a world that constantly tells you to fix yourselfAriel also shares how meditation, curiosity, and learning to sit with herself became foundational in her recovery—and how that process continues to evolve.This conversation is really about identity, honesty, and permission.Permission to change.Permission to not have it all figured out.And permission to become someone new.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Mindset Monday!This is part 2 of my conversation with Bryon Sweno.And this one goes deeper.I share what it's been like moving back to St. Louis after 24 years and learning how to be a son, a brother, and an uncle again. Bryon shares the story of being replaced on his high school relay team hundredths of a second away from breaking the school record. That moment shaped his work ethic for life.We talk about coaches who taught us lessons we didn't know we needed. We talk about the difference between wanting something and wanting to do the work to become the person who has it.The core message:Study yourself more than you study others.Know who you are. Know what you're willing to sacrifice. Know what you're not willing to sacrifice. Then live accordingly.

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 200 - "One of the Universal Needs is CHANGING!" is now LIVE!Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuideIt's our 200th episode and we're doing something we have never done before. Join us on today's episode as new content is created live and be the first to hear about the change to one of our Universal Needs. This is such an important change that we are doing in 200 episodes in! So this episode is definitely one to watch...In this episode we cover:How far we've come from Serena's bathroom floorOne of the needs is changing...kindaThe need for both love AND connectionThe two aspects of the need - self and othersThe difference between connection and our communityHow to deepen the fulfillment of needs we already have metWhy real connection isn't always possibleMeeting your needs in the context of the Red-Green SpectrumDifferent ways of creating connection and communityThe difference between relationships of convenience and relationships of effortHow issues in relationships can be opportunities to build trustThe difference between being part of community and in communityTricking ourselves into hollow experiences of communityEpisode References:The origin of Maslow's Hierarchy - Episode 1 - Move over Maslow there are new needs in townThe relationship orbits episode - Episode 154 - What are your relationship orbits, and how can they protect you?The Empowerment Ecosystem episodes -Episode 163 - How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 5) - The Creator ApproachEpisode 164 - How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 6) - The Supporter ApproachEpisode 165 - How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 7) - The Contributor ApproachEpisode 166 - How to meet your needs in empowering ways (Shapes 8) - How to move from a disempowering approach to meeting your needs to an empowering oneThe relationship bank episode - Episode 158 - When giving a second chance is a good idea...and when it isn'tThe Selfirst episode - Episode 20 - Selfirst Series: What is Selfirst? Let's get specific…Podcast 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.

Host: Bernhard Kerres | Duration: ~12 minutesTa da da dum. That's Beethoven's 5th. Everyone knows it.But have you ever conducted it?THE WORKSHOP:German bank. 10 executives. 4 musicians.Each executive conducted the opening of Beethoven's 5th.Far outside their comfort zone—standing in front of colleagues and strangers, doing something they'd never done.Result: Every person did it. The musicians followed their conducting—whatever speed, loudness, details they gave."An amazing exercise in presence and encounter. Being present with yourself, grounded in yourself, and having that encounter with four musicians."MARTIN BUBER: I-THOU vs. I-IT (1923)Two ways we relate:I-It: Treat the other as object—to be used, categorized, managed. "Most of what we do every day. Necessary, but not alive."I-Thou: Encounter the other as whole being. Full presence. Mutuality. "You are changed by the encounter and so are they."Buber's insight: "The self exists only in relationship. You become a self through encounter, not through thinking about yourself in isolation."When conducting:I-It: "Tools to make the sound I want"I-Thou: "Whole beings. We're creating together. I am changed by this encounter""The musicians know which one you're doing really quickly. So do the people you lead."IRVIN YALOM: BEING-WITHPsychotherapist who built on Buber's work.His novels: When Nietzsche Wept and Schopenhauer's Cure. "He has written novels like almost nobody else. Check them out. Beautiful descriptions of encounters."Concept: "Being-with"Not doing TO someone. Not analyzing. Not fixing. "Just being with them in the face of difficult truths, uncertainty."His insight: "The relationship itself is the therapy. Not the techniques, not the frameworks—the encounter."In coaching:"The conversation that changes someone isn't because I say something brilliant. It's because I was fully present with them and they felt it. In that presence, they could encounter something in themselves they'd been avoiding."Light bulb moments happen in presence.THE AI REALITY:"AI cannot conduct Beethoven's Fifth. There's no way it ever will."AI can: Show patterns, analyze score, tell you what to doAI cannot:Stand in front of musicians watching your handsFeel the terror of the unknownExperience the moment they play because of youBe present to yourself while encountering othersThe principle:"Content—what AI provides brilliantly—is a qualifier. Gets us in the room. But presence and encounter, that's what wins.That's what makes conversation go deep. That's what makes music alive. That's what makes leadership real.You can't outsource that to AI. You have to stand there. Be present. Have the encounter."THE INVITATION:You won't conduct musicians this week. But you'll have conversations.Pick one that matters. Colleague, family member, difficult conversation you've been avoiding.Practice both:BEFORE:Take a momentFeel into yourself: What am I feeling? Where is my fear?What is my body telling me?Breathing exercises to be presentDURING:Stay connected to yourselfNotice when you perform, disconnect, or when resonance comesDon't treat them as I-It (problem to solve)Encounter them as I-Thou (whole being, togetherness)The truth:"Be present to yourself, encounter the other. These are intertwined. You can't have one without the other.When you bring both, the conversation will change. Deeper. Richer. You'll learn unexpected things about yourself."This is what those executives discovered in two minutes.You can discover it in conversations that matter.THIS WEEK:Be present. Encounter the I-Thou, not the I-It.LINKS:www.bernhardkerres.com | www.roleplays.ai#Presence #Encounter #Buber #Yalom #Leadership

SummaryThis sermon explores the profound lessons on prayer from Genesis 18, focusing on Abraham's interactions with God. It highlights the importance of openness, humility, and trust in prayer, illustrating how a close relationship with God can be cultivated through honest communication and intercession.Key TopicsAbraham's interaction with God in Genesis 18Lessons on prayer: openness, humility, trustGod's justice and mercy in judgmentIntercessory prayer for othersThe character of God as just and mercifulChapters00:00 Introduction to Prayer and Abraham's Journey02:49 Understanding God's Promises to Abraham06:04 The Interaction Between Abraham and God09:06 Abraham's Intercession for Sodom11:58 Lessons on Openness and Humility in Prayer14:50 The Nature of God: Justice and Mercy17:49 The Importance of Intercessory Prayer21:08 Conclusion: Drawing Near to God in PrayerLinks for Apple, Spotify, and Youtube to listen: https://icandopodcast.comBooks on Amazon and Blogs: https://benjaminlee.blog/books-2/

This episode of MyMusic introduces an artist whose journey into music feels both familiar… and refreshingly grounded.Skylar Herter joins Graham to talk about growing up surrounded by performance, creativity, and music — with a childhood shaped inside her mother's theatre and dance school, and a natural pull towards singing from an early age. What unfolds is a conversation that moves beyond the usual “becoming a pop star” narrative.Skylar shares how her relationship with music has evolved — from early inspirations like Somewhere Over the Rainbow to writing her own songs, often drawn from personal experiences and everyday emotions. But what stands out is her perspective.Rather than chasing a single outcome, she talks openly about building a portfolio life — where music sits alongside teaching, photography, design, and creativity in its widest sense.In this episode, you'll hear:How growing up in a creative environment shaped her approach to musicThe shift from “big pop star dreams” to a more balanced creative lifeWhy songwriting is more about understanding yourself than impressing othersThe difference between writing on guitar vs piano — and how it changes the feel of a songThe reality of creating in a world driven by social media (and how she navigates it)The story behind her latest release, inspired by changing friendshipsThere's also a thread running through the conversation around creativity without pressure.Not everything needs to become a career.Not everything needs to scale.Sometimes it's about building something that fits your life — not the other way around.A thoughtful, honest conversation with an artist who is still early in her journey, but already clear on what matters.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Kelly Bradford, founder of Butterfly Tribe Life and author of Women Thriving Through Change. Kelly shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her work, how life's challenges, painful chapters, and unexpected turns became the catalyst for her evolution.Together, we explore what it really means to move from simply surviving to thriving. Kelly opens up about the moments that forced her to look inward, rethink how she saw herself, and release the pressure to impress others or live up to expectations that were never truly hers.We also talk about something many of us quietly wrestle with: the illusion that everyone else has it all together. The truth is, none of us can see another person's interior world—the fears, doubts, healing, and growth that happen behind the scenes. When we remember that, it becomes easier to offer ourselves compassion and step more fully into our own lives. This conversation is about evolution, honesty, and the courage it takes to become who you're meant to be.Kelly's personal journey through change and transformationTurning painful life experiences into meaningful growthLetting go of the need to impress othersThe myth that everyone else has it “all together”Learning to see yourself with honesty and compassionWhat it really looks like to thrive after hardshipTo purchase Kelly's book: Butterfly Tribe Life: Women Thriving Through Change: Bradford, Kelly: 9798306813806: Amazon.com: Books

Rethinking Motivation and Building Sustainable Change in the WorkplaceKate McCaffrey and Andrew Biernat Co-Host this joint episode of the HR.Salon and Twisting Paradigms IRL podcasts. Together they explore how motivation is an intrinsic, collaborative process rather than something imposed from the outside. They delve into practical strategies for fostering lasting engagement, addressing systemic barriers, and creating cultures that inspire energy and high performance, especially in challenging times.In this episode:The misconception that motivation is something you do to othersThe critical role of intrinsic motivators: autonomy, belonging, and competenceHow assessment tools can empower self-awareness and drive motivationThe importance of ongoing conversations and embedding motivation into team cultureStrategies for sustaining change amid organizational shifts and crisesPractical tips for leaders to create space, set boundaries, and build resilienceThe power of pre-planning for hard moments and disruptionsThe paradigm shift: influencing motivation collaboratively rather than controlling itKey language cues to retire, like "I can't" and "I'm busy," to foster growthThe significance of consistency and intentional reflection for long-term impact Support the show

What does it really look like to live out the love of Jesus in everyday life?In this inspiring and often hilarious conversation, Willow sits down with bestselling author, attorney, and founder of Love Does, Bob Goff. Known for his joyful spirit and unconventional approach to faith, Bob shares stories and wisdom about living a life that moves from the sidelines to the field—where love becomes something we do, not just something we talk about.Bob reflects on the power of availability, why influence matters, and how taking a genuine interest in people can transform relationships. Through stories about answering phone calls from strangers, building friendships across the world, and helping others pursue their dreams, he challenges us to live courageously and intentionally.He also shares a powerful spiritual practice of looking into both the “eye of forgiveness” and the “eye of responsibility” in Jesus—reminding us that faith invites both grace and growth.This episode will leave you encouraged to live boldly, love deeply, and take your faith off the bleachers and onto the field.In This Episode, You'll Hear AboutWhy Bob spends nights at Disneyland giving strangers a shortcut to the front of the lineMoving from watching life to actively participating in itThe difference between controlling outcomes and influencing peopleWhy being available might be one of the most powerful ways to love othersThe importance of taking a genuine interest in people's storiesAbout Bob GoffBob Goff is a New York Times bestselling author, attorney, and founder of the nonprofit Love Does. Known for his contagious joy and practical approach to faith, Bob has inspired millions through books like Love Does and his global work advocating for justice, education, and opportunity. His life message is simple but powerful: love isn't just something we say—it's something we do.https://wecollide.net/books/collide/https://wecollide.net/conferences/Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

How do you know if the life you're building is truly the one God is calling you to live?In this episode, Tom sits down with Nick Ovenden—husband, dad, leader, and president of GreatLIFE—for a conversation about calling, stewardship, and becoming the kind of man who leads with both strength and surrender.Together they talk about:The moment Nick realized knowing about God wasn't the same as walking with HimWhy true leadership is about developing people, not just driving resultsHow stewarding your health impacts the way you show up at home, work, and in your faithThe impact of mentorship and why we all need to be mentored and mentor othersThe daily disciplines that quietly shape the man you are becomingTom and Nick also share relatable leadership and life moments along the way, reminding us that growth rarely happens in the spotlight but through faithful, intentional choices made day after day.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on YouTube - https://youtu.be/bIVj9Oqn6dwMore info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Here we find ourselves approaching the fifth spring of the Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022.As the rest of the world's geopolitical landscape changes dramatically, Russia's “friend group” shrinks, and Ukraine's friends grow weary and distracted, where is the war moving and where could we expect Russia to adjust for another year of conflict?Returning to Midrats again to discuss this and related issues is Dr. Dmitry Gorenburg, a Senior Research Scientist in the Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs division of CNA, where he has worked since 2000.Dr. Gorenburg is an associate at the Harvard University Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies and previously served as Executive Director of the American Association of the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS). His research interests include security issues in the former Soviet Union, Russian military reform, Russian foreign policy, and ethnic politics and identity. Dr. Gorenburg is author of Nationalism for the Masses: Minority Ethnic Mobilization in the Russian Federation (Cambridge University Press, 2003), and has been published in journals such as World Politics and Post-Soviet Affairs. He currently serves as editor of Problems of Post-Communism and was also editor of Russian Politics and Law from 2009 to 2016. Dr. Gorenburg received a B.A. in international relations from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in political science from Harvard University.SummaryIn this episode, we explore the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, marking its fifth spring, and analyze Russia's current military strategy, technological dependencies, economic adjustments, and geopolitical efforts. Our expert guest, Dr. Dmitry Gorenberg, a senior research scientist at CNA, provides insights into Russia's military tactics, technological challenges, and international alliances, painting a comprehensive picture of a pivotal moment in the conflict.Key Topics:The significance of the fifth spring of the Russia-Ukraine war and its implicationsThe role and impact of Starlink and Russian anti-satellite capabilitiesRussian military tactics: steady grinding, troop mobilization, and drone warfareThe Russian psyche regarding prolonged conflict and public sentimentThe influence of repression and government control on information disseminationEconomic resilience: sanctions, oil prices, and support from BRICS nationsRussia's strategic partnerships: Venezuela, Iran, China, and othersThe role of sabotaging NATO and Western countries to weaken collective defenseInformation warfare: Russian propaganda, disinformation, and influence operationsTechnological dependencies: reliance on US-based satellite systems and Chinese componentsRussian military leadership: promotions, strategic updates, and future outlooksThe geopolitics of energy, with focus on shadow fleets and the Straits of HormuzTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and overview of Russia's fifth spring in the Ukraine conflict02:09 - The impact of cutting off Starlink and communication disruptions on the front lines04:20 - Russian troop mobilization strategies and tactics05:39 - External foreign fighters: North Koreans, North Africans, and recruitment trends08:33 - Russian public perception and cultural narrative about the war's longevity09:29 - The influence of repression, propaganda, and societal attitudes in Russia12:46 - Government control of communications, internet censorship, and surveillance16:15 - Russia's dependence on US satellite systems and Chinese technology17:36 - Russia's technological gap: Satellites, GPS, and domestically developed systems19:10 - Economic impacts: sanctions, oil prices, and Russia's financial resilience 21:25 - Russia's efforts with BRICS and global network of allies to bypass sanctions23:24 - The role of Venezuela, Iran, and other countries in Russia's geopolitical web27:06 - Russia's sabotage operations against NATO and Western nations30:13 - Political influence campaigns, disinformation, and influence operations32:09 - Reflection on Cold War-era propaganda and current information strategies33:38 - The use of media, social platforms, and online influence in shaping narratives37:40 - Historical perspective on propaganda, public manipulation, and media control39:51 - Modern military technology, including missile attacks and Ukraine's defense42:11 - The evolving missile landscape, targeting energy infrastructure and battlefield logistics44:46 - Russia's advanced satellite capabilities: intercepting and maneuvering satellites46:47 - External support for Russia: North Korean, Iranian weapons, and China's role48:00 - Chinese technology and components aiding Russia's military industry50:17 - Russia's long-term concerns about China's rising dominance52:24 - Russia's diplomatic and military support networks in Latin America and beyond54:00 - Shadow tanker ships, oil sanctions, and economic strategies related to energy55:47 - The geopolitical implications of oil sales, shadow fleets, and global markets57:06 - Russia's support to Iran: targeting capabilities and strategic assistance58:21 - Ukraine's recent military developments and regional connections60:59 - Ukraine's defense industrial capacity and regional alliances62:24 - Russia's outreach and support to Middle Eastern countries; strategic intentions64:39 - Future outlook: military promotions, strategic planning, and the war's trajectoryResources & Links:CNA Russia StudiesStarlink by SpaceXRT (Russia Today)RAND Report on Russian SatellitesUS Sanctions and Oil Market DataRussia's Shadow Fleet

What if the way you're praying is missing one key element?In today's episode, I share a spiritual “aha” moment that completely reframed how I understand prayer — especially when we're asking God for miracles.After reading the book The Circle Maker and wrestling with some questions, I decided to write God a letter.The answer I received changed everything.We're talking about:Why some prayers seem more powerful than othersThe importance of getting a clear “yes” from GodThe difference between begging and praying with expectationHow intentional focus may impact the miracles you're seekingI'm sharing this in real time — not as someone who has it all figured out, but as someone learning alongside you. If you've been praying for change… this episode is for you.ANNOUNCEMENT: Details about a new online support group for those navigating the pain of a loved one leaving the Church.To get on the support group list, click on ⁠shireebest.com⁠ , fill out the contact form at the bottom of the home page, with the word "Interested". Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com

Watching someone we love suffer can be one of the most painful experiences in life. Often, it's even harder than dealing with our own suffering.It becomes especially difficult when the person we love is contributing to their own pain — repeating harmful habits, resisting help, or undermining their own healing. We want to fix it. We want to save them. We want to change them.But the truth is that the harder we try to force change, the more resistance we often create.In this podcast, we explore a deeper and more compassionate way to support the people we care about — one that helps them without draining ourselves, creating conflict, or making the situation worse.You'll learn:• Why trying too hard to help can sometimes increase suffering• How to support someone without losing your own peace• Why acceptance is often more powerful than pressure• How love without expectation creates space for real change• What we can and cannot control in the lives of othersThe more we accept people as they are, the more likely they are to change.Real help doesn't come from force, control, or frustration. It comes from presence, patience, and love without conditions.Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for someone we love is simply create the space where change becomes possible.If this podcast resonates with you, consider sharing it with someone who may need it.Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe to stay up-to-date.*****You deserve to feel at peace now — not someday. These free books give you the tools to start living the life you've been waiting for. You can download them here (https://www.eastwesticism.org/free-you-turn-book-collection/) If my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I'd be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the Podcast And if you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

King Jewelz shares a personal, practical blueprint for family readiness—from the crucial estate planning talks to the overlooked details that could cost you later. You'll discover why having honest conversations about wills, healthcare proxies, and how early planning can prevent devastating emergencies, avoid family conflicts, and keep your loved ones independent longer. In this episode:The importance of early estate planning conversations with parentsHow to assess and support your parents' physical and mental health needsKey documents every adult child should have: wills, power of attorney, living willsThe role of long-term care insurance and when to consider itPractical safety upgrades for elderly living spacesBalancing self-care while caring for othersThe benefits of multi-generational households and community involvementHow to start gathering photos and documents for final arrangementsFollow host King Jewelz as he interviews financial influencers and entrepreneurs on financial education and budget tips to help singles and married couples break cycles of living paycheck-to-paycheck, so they can begin a new legacy of financial freedom for future generations.Today's episode has been sponsored by: Join our debt freedom community of singles and married couples who are achieving financial freedom by "smart tracking" their finances monthly. You can become one of our "Smart Jewelz"  by subscribing and registering for our Smart Financial Jewelz program today! Smart Financial Jewelz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.smartjewelzenterprises.org/financial-freedom-begins-now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Jewelz Network Join our network for entrepreneurs, professionals and content creators to go on customized creator retreats, summits and trips along with checking out our media essential services with the link in the below⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.smartjewelzenterprises.org/start-podcast-now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's episode has been powered by: StreamYard

What actually makes a great coach?In this episode of the CHASING CLARITY HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I sit down with longtime bodybuilding coach, mentor & founder of Cement Factory Nutrition — AJ Sims.AJ is a coach, a leader, and a man who lives the standards he teaches. From training alongside Jay Cutler as a teenager to building a reputation rooted in discipline, faith, identity & high standards, AJ brings a perspective that goes far beyond macros & programming.This conversation goes deeper than training.We talk about:AJ's early journey into bodybuilding & lessons from training with Jay CutlerWhat separates a real coach from someone just handing out macrosThe responsibility that comes with leading othersThe qualities that drive long-term transformationThe common traits of clients who actually succeedCoaching isn't about information.It's about leadership, empathy, standards & helping people become someone capable of sustaining the result.If you're a coach, athlete, or someone serious about leveling up your physique & life, this episode will hit. WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFor Info on Brandon's Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon's Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.comMy Reading Recommendations: THE MUSCLE & STRENGTH PYRAMIDS https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1l54og96lf1ccw

Keegan Downer endured grueling battles with depression, anxiety, and a 9-year alcohol addiction that nearly took his life. Upon discovering the transformative power of mushrooms and natural supplementation, he founded and became the Chief Vision Officer of MindfulMEDS, based in Canada. Keegan explains how his company is helping people navigate through depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and more. In this compelling conversation, Keegan also shares:What kept him from jumping off a 28th story balcony in New York CityThe root of abandonment - and its impact years laterHis inherent passion for helping othersThe real driving force behind most functioning alcoholicsThe messy, bumpy and imperfect start of his Premium Supplement Company, MindfulMEDSTo learn more about Keegan's great work in Premium Supplements, visitwww.mindfulmeds.io Click the 1-on-1 Coaching link on the home page for a FREE 15-minute session that covers coaching AND microdosing education! Connect with MindfulMEDS or Keegan personally by following @Keegsy1111 or @mindfulmeds_ca on Instagram.

In this episode, we sit down with Sue Becker, founder of Bread Beckers, for a conversation that goes far beyond bread.Sue has spent decades helping families rediscover the power of freshly milled whole grains, challenging the narrative that bread is the problem and inviting us to reconsider what's actually happened to our food system. Together, we explore how modern processing stripped nutrients from one of the most foundational foods in human history—and how returning to real bread can transform not just physical health, but our relationship with the kitchen, our homes, and even our faith.We talk about:How conventional flour is devoid of nutrients and the health ramifications that ensued after those vital nutrients were removedThe difference between processed flour and freshly milled whole grainWhy many people tolerate real bread beautifully - even those with gluten sensitivitiesWhy real bread has absolutely changed Jaclyn's life and the lives of so many othersThe biblical and historical significance of breadWhy reclaiming traditional food practices is both nourishing and quietly radicalThis episode is about more than nutrition. It's about legacy. It's about slowing down. It's about remembering what our bodies were designed for.If you've ever felt confused about bread, curious about milling your own grain, or hungry for a more intentional way of living, this conversation will both educate and inspire you.GET IN TOUCH WITH SUE:Charity Site: https://www.realbreadoutreach.comFacebook: Sue BeckerInstagram: suebreadbeckersYoutube: Bread BeckersApple Podcast: Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue BeckerSupport the showDOWNLOAD THE FREQ APP:www.thefreqapp.com VISIT THE SHOP:www.thebeckonsouk.com CONNECT ON SOCIAL:Instagram: @beckonliving, @jaclynsteele, @samthurmond_reiTikTok: @beckonliving JOIN THE HIGH FREQUENCY SOCIETY:Text us at 480-531-6858 and type the word FREQUENCY to receive periodic uplifting, high frequency text messages from Sam and Jaclyn. You can also join by following this link. NEWSLETTER:Sign up! WEBSITE:www.beckonliving.com

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton and Andrea Jones sit down with Tiffany Stein—pastor, church planter's wife, and author of Mourning God: Grieving Loss, Wrestling with God, and Finding Your Way Back to Life.Tiffany shares her powerful story of faith, loss, and leadership after the death of her infant son, David, who lived for 53 days. As a pastor in a highly visible church context, her grief unfolded publicly, forcing her to wrestle not only with devastating loss, but with the haunting silence of God that followed.This conversation goes beyond theology and into the raw, emotional terrain church planters and ministry leaders often face but rarely discuss. Tiffany unpacks:What it means to “mourn the God you thought you knew”Why emotional doubt can be more destabilizing than intellectual doubtThe danger of quick-fix theology and Christian clichésWhy the Church desperately needs a robust theology of lamentHow leaders can grieve authentically while still shepherding othersThe humbling discipline of receiving care instead of always giving itFor church planters leading through infertility, loss, burnout, unanswered prayer, or spiritual silence, this episode offers permission to be human and a pathway back to hope.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Mourning GodReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Send a textIn this timely and deeply practical episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom and Ruth explore what it means to live in a world saturated with distressing information — from global conflict to cultural upheaval to deeply personal stories of abuse and loss.We are not just observers anymore. Through constant news cycles and social media exposure, we are often participants in vicarious trauma — absorbing pain that is not directly ours, yet deeply affects our nervous systems.In this conversation, we unpack:What vicarious trauma actually is — and how it differs from everyday stressWhy some stories trigger us more than othersThe difference between sympathetic responses (stress, anxiety, anger, depression) and parasympathetic processingHow collective events like COVID may have shifted our baseline stress levelsThe surprising neuroscience insight: pain is not the enemy — it's a homeostatic signalHow to move from reactive fight-or-flight to restorative regulationWe explore a powerful reframing:Pain functions much like thirst or hunger. It is not something to suppress, but something to respond to wisely. When processed through the parasympathetic nervous system, pain becomes productive — guiding us toward restoration rather than reactivity.This episode is especially for:Parents navigating hard conversations with their childrenLeaders and caregivers carrying collective weightAnyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or numb in today's climateTherapists, coaches, and helpers managing emotional proximity to others' traumaIf you've felt “off,” on edge, or emotionally flooded after scrolling headlines — this conversation will help you understand why.And more importantly, it will help you return to center.Because the goal isn't shutting down pain.It's learning how to process it in a way that restores homeostasis — in body, mind, and spirit.Take a breath.Let's activate regulation together.Support the showThanks for listening!You can follow us onFacebook Instagram Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Check out the Autonomic Healing Website & InnerWorkings WebsiteEmail Tom thomasjpals@innerworkings.orgEmail Ruth ruth@bridgeandrhino.comSupport usWe appreciate you!

In this episode we'll talk about:Why growth naturally exposes insecurity in othersThe difference between opposition and spiritual refinementHow to stay grounded when people you admire turn distantWhy you are not responsible for managing other people's envyWhat it means to carry favor without arroganceHow to respond like David — steady, not reactiveWhy dimming yourself to keep peace is a form of disobedienceAnd 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

Have you ever slept 7–9 hours… and still woken up bone-tired—like there's a weight on your chest and your energy is gone before the day even starts?In this solo episode, I break down the kind of exhaustion that doesn't resolve with more rest—because it's often not a sleep problem. It's an inflammation problem.You'll hear about my personal story from 2016 (building Fusionary Formulas on the road, doing “everything right,” and still feeling depleted), plus a powerful client case that shows how disrupted sleep, stress physiology, and inflammation can spiral—especially in perimenopause and midlife.In this episode, you'll learn:Why chronic stress + cortisol can create systemic inflammation that steals your energyHow inflammation impacts mitochondria (your cellular “power plants”)What “wired but tired” really means—and why 3 a.m. wakeups are commonThe role of deep sleep, the glymphatic system, and why “clean-up mode” mattersHow elemental design (Ayurveda) helps explain why some women need more sleep than othersThe 5-step framework Dr. Gupta uses to rebuild energy: gut, mitochondria, nervous system, rhythm, targeted supportSimple weekly “homework” to start decoding your fatigue and taking one aligned stepIf you've been told your labs are “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and heavy—this episode will help you feel seen and give you a clearer path forward.Links + Resources mentioned• Learn more about The Inflammation Code:https://theinflammationcode.com• Take the Dosha Quiz:https://shivanigupta.com• 7-Day Inflammation Detox: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/• This episode is sponsored by Fusionary Formulas - Ayurvedic supplements designed to reduce inflammation, support sleep, and restore balance.Shop at: https://fusionaryformulas.comUse code CODE15 for 15% off your first order.

I have no clue whether Erik and I will have a third baby. We're both leaving the door open for that possibility. What we do know though is we're waiting minimum 3-4 years between baby 3 and our second baby. Probably leaning closer to 4 years.With two kids just over two years apart, I reflect on what the postpartum period was actually like for me, especially as a mom who parents intentionally, prefers not to take shortcuts or use literal or metaphorical pacifiers, and mothers in alignment with biological norms. Hint: I had to take shortcuts. I needed to give myself a lot of grace.I examine factors such as my personal capacity, my kids' and my own temperaments, resources, age, energy, and milestones I would prefer for my second baby to reach before we even begin to think about trying for a third IF we eventually decide to have a third. In this episode, I talk about:What postpartum really looked like with two kids 26 months apartMy theory for why “two under two” works for some families and not for othersThe physical and emotional toll of back-to-back pregnancies and extended breastfeedingWhat bigger age gaps actually mean for sibling bondsHunter-gatherer family spacing and modern pressures around fertilityEgg quality vs. egg quantity (and why I'm not afraid of pregnancy in my late 30s)If you're a mom who feels conflicted about wanting to wait or pressured to hurry up, this conversation is for you.Support the showStay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we explore stories of reinvention, resilience, and the courage it takes to lead lives that break old cycles and create new possibilities.To kick off 2026, today's guest brings heart, grit, and a fresh perspective on what true leadership looks like.Meet Erin Krueger — top-ranked Nashville realtor, nationally recognized expert, bestselling author of Capture the Culture, and a woman whose leadership journey began long before she built one of the most successful all-female real estate teams in the country. Her team has sold more than $2 billion in real estate to date, with nearly $225 million in 2024 alone — but it's her authenticity, intentionality, and heart-centered leadership that stand out most.Erin joins Yo for a candid conversation about building culture (at home, in business, and within ourselves), navigating adversity, choosing who we want to become, and leading with humanity in an era of rapid change.Whether you're entering 2026 with big goals, seeking a healthier work culture, or looking to lead in a more intentional way, this episode is filled with wisdom and tools to help you design the life and leadership path you want.

Vlad Sedler and Mike Mager break down the offseason transactions and their 2026 fantasy impact for all the NL East and Central teams. Over 60 players are discussed in detail, so take out a note pad and jot it all down!4:00 - Atlanta BravesIs Ozzie Albies toast?Will Michael Harris II step up?Is Austin Riley underpriced?What to do with Spencer Strider?17:00 - Philadelphia PhilliesFantasy values of Adolis Garcia, Cristopher Sanchez and more26:00 New York MetsExpectations for Juan Soto without Pete AlonsoNolan McLean and the NYC fantasy tax35:00 Washington NationalsA trainwreck with a couple of gems39:00 Miami MarlinsIf Agustin Ramirez was back in NYIs Jacob Marsee overvalued?44:00 Milwaukee BrewersConverging markets of Trevor Megill and Abner UribeExpectations for The Miz Brandon Woodruff is elite (but can he stay healthy?)50:00 Cincinnati RedsNoelvi Marte and Matt McLain's deficienciesHunter Greene for the Cy?59:00 Chicago CubsBuilding a super penWe don't love the staffLots of points league gold1:07 Pittsburgh PiratesImpact of Connor GriffinFancy offseason moves that may work out1:12 St. Louis CardinalsIn full rebuild modeLove for Ivan and a few othersThe rotation is in shamblesJoin us for at ftnfantasy.com/mlb this season for the best fantasy rankings, projections and content, brought to you by the top high-stakes winners! Use promo code "FTN2026" for 15% (until January 2nd). After that date, you can still access our award-winning content for 10% off using the code "Gut26". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this deeply personal year-end reflection, Coach Mark Carroll shares the entire journey of how he went from five years of depression, weight gain, and inconsistency… to getting in the best shape of his life at 37 years old.This episode goes far beyond a transformation story- it's about reclaiming identity, rebuilding confidence, and facing the psychological battles that come after the fat loss phase. Mark talks candidly about fear of regaining weight, the emotional toll of being out of shape, and the mindset shift required to not just lose 17kg - but maintain it.In this episode you will hearWhy 2025 was the year Mark decided to fix himself, not just help othersThe full breakdown of how he lost 17kg (37+ lbs) in 6 months—without skipping a single dayStaying dialed in during his wedding in Hawaii and another cut for a Bali tripThe photo shoot that marked the leanest, most muscular version of himself—everThe surprising fear of reverse dieting after success (and how he handled it)Why most people regain weight—and the exact strategy he's using to stay lean while building muscleHis 12-month plan for 2026: leaner, stronger, and jacked—without reboundingIf you've ever fallen off, felt stuck, or feared starting again… this one is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why what feels “obvious” to you often isn't explainable to othersThe cost of over-explaining your instincts and decisionsHow quiet confidence develops over timeThe difference between clarity and consensusLearning to move without needing permission or applauseand 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

About the Guest : Justin Burgess is a Louisiana-based insurance entrepreneur, health advocate, and rising voice in the fitness and performance world. After spending years stuck in mediocrity, overweight, unhealthy, and settling for a corporate life, Justin radically transformed his body, mindset, and career. He lost 60 pounds, rebuilt his confidence, and launched his own brokerage with a mission built on transparency, effort, and people over profits.Episode Summary: In this energizing, relatable conversation, Steve Mellor sits down with insurance entrepreneur and fitness-driven high performer Justin Burgess to unpack what personal growth really looks like when you decide you've had enough of your own excuses.Justin shares the story of going from complacent and unhealthy to losing 60 pounds, rebuilding his confidence, launching his own business, and reshaping his entire identity as a leader, father, and husband. He breaks down the power of community, discipline, transparency, and choosing to “bet on yourself”, even when doubt follows you into every new opportunity.Key Takeaways:The moment Justin realized he was living below his potentialLosing 60 pounds and rebuilding confidenceHow fitness unlocked growth in business and relationshipsCommunity, vulnerability, and doing hard things with othersThe patience required in relationship-driven industriesBuilding a personal brand with transparencyThe “people over profits” philosophyBetting on yourself and saying yes before you're readyLinks & Resources MentionedJustin Burgess — LinkedInJustin's Socials: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, FacebookSend us a textSupport the showConnect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellor Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163 Connect with GrowthReady Join the community and keep your growth journey going: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor Official Website - https://growthready.com/ ---- This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via ...

Send us a textMicroplastics are everywhere—but what are they doing inside the human body?In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks speaks with Dr. Christian Pacher-Deutsch about his lastest study and the growing evidence that micro- and nanoplastics may affect the digestive system, the gut microbiome, and long-term health. He explains why this problem has reached crisis level. Rather than focusing on dramatic claims or quick fixes, this conversation explores what the science actually shows, including how probiotics may help mitigate some of the harmful effects of microplastics...not by breaking them down, but by supporting gut integrity and immune balance.We discuss:What microplastics and nanoplastics are, how they're formed, and where human exposure comes fromWhy nanoplastics may be especially concerning due to their size and biological interactionsThe range of health effects microplastics have been linked to, including immune, neurological, reproductive, and carcinogenic effectsHow microplastics may disrupt the gastrointestinal tract, including digestion, inflammation, barrier function, and gut permeabilityWhat the microbiome is and why it plays a central role in healthWhy probiotics were considered as a potential solution, and what the research foundWhy probiotic bacteria are unlikely to directly degrade plasticsHow probiotics may still help reduce inflammation and support the gut's protective barriersWhether certain bacteria appear more protective than othersThe role of industry collaboration and whether probiotic formulations are being exploredWhether probiotics can realistically help us get ahead of the microplastic crisis, or if they are only part of a larger solutionPractical ways people can reduce exposure, and where reduction may be unrealisticHow diet, including probiotic- and prebiotic-rich foods, might help mitigate riskWhat this research changed about Dr. Pacher-Deutsch's own habitsWhat's next in microplastics and health researchThis episode offers a clear, evidence-based look at microplastics inside the human body—without panic, hype, or false promises.GUEST BIO: Dr. Pacher-Deutsch is a scientist and researcher in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria; Center for Biomarker Research in Medicine (CBmed), Graz, Austria. Work with me? Perhaps we are a good match. You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Follow Public Health is WeirdOr Facebook here.Or X.On Youtube.Or TikTok.SUBSCRIBE to her WEEKLY newsletter here!Support the show

Homeschooling isn't just about math lessons and reading charts—it's about who gets to shape how your kids see the world.In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jonathan Newman from the Mises Institute, a homeschooling dad, economist, and libertarian who breaks down why he and his wife chose to keep their kids out of government schools, how they approach reading and “adulting” skills at home, and why there's really no such thing as a “neutral” education.We talk about:Teaching kids to read with Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons—and why it works for some kids and not othersThe big differences between boys and girls when it comes to focus, readiness, and timelinesWhy homeschooling is so much more efficient than public school (and what to do with all that extra time together)The “adulting crisis” and how kids actually learn real-life skills like changing a tire, paying bills, and mailing a letterWhat Austrian economics is, why the Mises Institute exists, and how Jonathan teaches multiple perspectives instead of one government-approved narrativeCapitalism vs. socialism, and why socialist systems struggle to get food, prices, and production rightIndoctrination, values, and why parents—not the state—should decide which ideas get center stage in their child's educationIf you're a Christian, liberty-minded, or simply skeptical of the one-size-fits-all system and the stories your kids are being told about history, money, and government, this conversation will give you a lot to think about.Follow Dr. Jonathan Newman on X - @NewmanJ_RDiscover free books, articles, and lectures on economics and liberty at Mises.orgLearn more about Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb—the new prequel book from S. D. Smith—and explore the companion video game now available on Steam: sdsmith.com/helmer Perfect for parents seeking meaningful, courage-building stories for kids ages 8–12.

For episode 275, we are continuing a new series on the Metta Hour, centered on kids, in honor of Sharon's first children's book, Kind Karl, out now! Co-authored by Jason Gruhl, this illustrated picture book is for 4-8 year-olds and is a new children's adaptation of Sharon's beloved book Lovingkindness. To learn more about Sharon's children's book, Kind Karl, and pre-order a copy with a special pre-order gift, you can visit Sharon's website, right here.For this podcast series, Sharon speaks with educators, caregivers, and researchers about the ways meditation, mindfulness, and lovingkindness can impact children of all ages and the family systems that support them. For the fourth episode of the series, Sharon speaks with Ali Smith, Andres Gonzales and Atman Smith of the Holistic Life Foundation.Andy, Ali, and Atman co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation in 2001, a non-profit organization bringing yoga, meditation, and breath-work to thousands of at-risk kids in Baltimore and beyond. Their work has received wide national attention due to their remarkable results in public schools where suspension rates plummet and graduation rates skyrocket. Outside of the Holistic Life Foundation, Ali, Atman, and Andy also teach to diverse populations worldwide, including drug treatment centers, mental crisis facilities, homeless shelters, and Yoga, Wellness, and Mindfulness Festivals. Their first book, “Let Your Light Shine” was published in 2022 by Penguin Random House.In this conversation, Sharon, Atman, Andres and Ali speak about:• The creation of the Holistic Life Foundation• Experiencing meditation early in life• Working in underserved communities• Teaching with trauma awareness• HLF Retreats and certification programs • The importance of sharing love • Benefits of mindfulness for kids• Partnering with schools and education systems • Modifying practice for younger minds• How to champion love• Encouraging authentic, in-person interaction• Giving from a place of overflow• Caring for ourselves to better care for othersThe episode closes with a guided practice. You can learn more about the Holistic Life Foundation's work on their website, right here. And get a copy of the book“Let Your Light Shine” right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share wisdom from a top 100 ranking TPT seller. This seller generously took the time to message me with tips about:Standing out from othersThe paid and organic marketing they doWhether they find blogging and email marketing worth itHow much time they dedicate to TPTHow they schedule their time and where they spend itTheir biggest growth strategyAs well as their thoughts on:Taking coursesPricing and bundlingProduct creation and optimizingThere's some golden nuggets in this episode, so be sure to tune in!Listen to the TPT seller survey episode here.- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

Greg and Crissy Lou Francis close the Entrepreneurial Kids series with a powerful message about how business and faith can come together to change lives.Crissy Lou shares the story behind her growing program Super Kids — how it started as a small online class and became a global community teaching children about faith, leadership, and encouragement.Greg and Crissy Lou talk about the real lessons behind entrepreneurship: serving others, glorifying God, and creating value that changes lives.Is your child ready to succeed and make friends who share their values? Crissy is inviting your family and friends to join Redwood SuperKids, an amazing program for kids! Text “Superkids” to 33777 to learn more and sing up now! Follow Redwood Superkids on Instagram @redwood_superkids for updates!You'll Learn:How to turn passion into purpose-driven impactThe lessons of faith, stewardship, and service behind successHow to teach kids to lead with humility and heartWhy God blesses business that blesses othersThe true meaning of “earning through serving”

Send us a textRetired Marine Corps fighter pilot, Top Gun instructor, and leadership consultant Dave Berke joins Joe for an honest conversation about ego, responsibility, and what it truly means to lead—both in the arena of combat and in everyday life.As the bestselling author of The Need to Lead, Dave pulls back the curtain on the high-pressure world of fighter aviation, the chaos of ground combat in Ramadi, and the quiet challenges of becoming a better leader at home.  He reveals how his biggest breakthroughs came not from triumphs, but from failure—from dogfights he should have won, leadership roles he wasn't ready for, and moments where ego clouded judgment.In this episode, Joe and Dave also explore:Why ego is the most dangerous threat to good leadership—and how to recognize the voice that “loves you to death”How Top Gun actually works (and why the instructors are more humble than Hollywood suggests)Lessons from Ramadi—operating in chaos, fighting self-doubt, and learning fast under pressureWhy leaders fail when they cling to control instead of developing othersThe danger of complacency—and how one “guaranteed win” dogfight changed Dave's approach to preparationPreparing for your own departure as a leader—why good leadership outlasts the leaderThe hard emotional work of transition and why believing in your next mission matters more than salary, title, or prestigeWhether you're leading in uniform, managing a team, or navigating a major life transition, this episode offers hard-earned wisdom on how to stay grounded, remain teachable, and build teams capable of enduring whatever comes next.Dave Berke is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, former TOPGUN Instructor, and now the Chief Development Officer and a leadership instructor at Echelon Front. As an F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C. Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He later spent three years at TOPGUN as an Instructor Pilot, Training Officer, and senior staff pilot overseeing the course.He also served on the ground in Ramadi in 2006 as an ANGLICO Forward Air Controller with the Army's 1st AD, leading his team on scores of combat missions and accompanying SEAL Task Unit Bruiser on nearly every major operation of the Battle of Ramadi.Dave was the only Marine selected to fly the F-22 and became the first operational pilot qualified in the F-35B, later commanding the Marine Corps' first F-35 squadron. He holds a Master's in International Public Policy and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University.After retiring, Dave joined Echelon Front, bringing deep experience in combat leadership, decision-making, risk mitigation, and building high-performance teams.A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind. 

Why do empaths so often fall in love with the broken pieces of others? In this soulful and compassionate episode, Michaela explores the layered way empaths love, not just the person in front of them, but their pain, their potential, and their shadows. She dives into the mystical nature of empathic auras, how they absorb and reflect emotional energy, and why this can draw them toward relationships that are more toxic than tender. Michaela also talks about specific ways each empath aura falls into the trap of loving in layers. In this episode you'll hear about: The energetic nature of empath auras, what they are and how they workWhy empaths are naturally drawn to emotional wounds in othersThe magnetic pull between empaths and toxic relationship dynamicsHow to recognize when your compassion becomes self-sacrificeIf you enjoyed this episode, you'll love the links below:Discover more about yourself with Mystic Michaela's aura quizzes : https://knowyouraura.com/aura-quizzes/Find your aura color: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880Message Mystic Michaela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaela/Explore the Know Your Aura Website : https://knowyouraura.com/Visit Mystic Michaela's Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.com/Join Mystic Michaela's Popular Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168/Our Episode Partners: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to https://www.smalls.com/KYAGet $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to https://wildgrain.com/kya to start your subscription.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.