Podcasts about overwhelm

This episode is the real February: the grief, the sickness we didn't see coming, the leadership stretch, the backend friction, and the growth that came because the systems held. I'm sharing what strengthened, what slipped, and what sharpened me as a wife, mom, and CEO so you can see what sustainable scale actually looks like in real life. This is about building a foundation that doesn't collapse when life gets full, and deciding your business matters enough to treat it that way. xoxo, Chelsi Jo . . . . . Watch the 20 Minute Operating System Masterclass Learn how to build your life + business operating system that holds when grief, sickness, launches, and leadership growth collide. https://chelsijo.co/workflowworkshop Join Systemize to Scale Before Prices Go Up April 1st! Systemize to Scale is my 12-month group coaching program where we build your complete life + business operating system, so you can scale without overwhelm. What's new inside: • Added office hours • More live coaching calls • Expanded bonuses • Quarterly strategic planning workbooks • Deeper scaling support for hiring and internships If you've been waiting… this is your last chance to snag it before prices go up! Lock in the current price before April 1. https://chelsijo.co/systemizetoscale

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/158 Do you ever lay in bed mentally rehearsing 47 things you “should” be doing… and then wake up already behind? Yep. Same. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to organize your mind using the same five-step system I use to organize closets, calendars, businesses, and entire lives. Because here's the truth: Overwhelm is not a personality trait. It's a signal. And when your brain feels like 47 tabs are open and one of them is playing music, but you can't find it… It's time to organize. I break down my SPACE method, Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Contain, Energize,  and show you how to apply it to your thoughts, worries, projects, errands, ideas, and even those sneaky “I'm not doing enough” stories running in the background. This is the exact process I used before heading out of town when my brain was spinning with taxes, birthdays, collaborations, podcast ideas, errands, and random worries. If you're overwhelmed right now, this episode is your reset button. What You'll Learn: Why overwhelm is a signal, not a failure How to “sort” your brain without creating more chaos The 4 D's that instantly reduce mental clutter How to assign homes to thoughts, tasks, and even worries The maintenance habit that keeps your mind clear long-term How to refill your brain with thoughts that energize you instead of drain you

Most anger isn't about the thing. It's about what the thing means: “Someone just messed with my control.” When your expectations get violated... plans change,d a process breaks, a person does something “unreasonable”. Your nervous system reads it like a little mugging. And then you get reactance: that hot impulse to push back, prove a point, slam the door, unsubscribe from the whole situation. What we look at today is simple, but not easy: trade courtroom mode (“who's wrong?”) for lab mode (“what's true?”): Label the “freedom threat” out loud before you react Swap blame for one clean question: “What assumption just broke?” Redesign the trigger: reduce surprise, increase choice, add clarity Press play and turn your next spike of anger into an experiment that sets you free. SPONSORS

If your ADHD brain struggles with procrastination, or you often find yourself thinking, "Why can't I just do this thing?!" episode 344 is for you. We often think "getting started" is one simple action. But for the ADHD brain, task initiation is actually a complex chain of 5-6 distinct steps, each of which demand our executive functions. When we collapse these steps all into one, we miss the nuance of where the breakdown happens and we default to shame instead of solutions. In this episode, we're taking apart the "I'm just a procrastinator" narrative. You'll learn how to identify which of the 6 stages is actually blocking you from starting and find one small, specific way to make it remove the friction and take the next step. In episode 344, you will discover: The 6 hidden layers of task initiation (and why 'just doing it' is biologically harder for us). How to pinpoint exactly which step has you stuck. One specific micro-step to remove the friction from the step that's holding you back. Work With Me:

You don't feel exhausted because you have too much to do. You feel exhausted because too many decisions are still open. In this episode, I break down how “open loops” — the unresolved questions quietly spinning in your brain, are driving your mental load and keeping your nervous system activated all day long. I share the simple decision framework I teach my clients that instantly brings relief. This isn't about better organizing. It's about deciding differently. And when you do? Everything shifts. In this episode, we unpack: Why unfinished decisions drain more energy than a full calendar What “open loops” are and how they secretly drive mental exhaustion The four most common loops: leadership, relational, daily focus, and parenting Why your brain treats undecided as urgent The 5 decision options that immediately close loops and create reliefWork with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress Our Sponsor: NannyTrack helps families who employ a nanny understand what's required, track pay and PTO, estimate taxes, and prepare to file correctly themselves. Try it free for 14 days, no credit card required. https://tracknannypay.com/

In this honest and reflective episode of The Truth About Dyslexia, Stephen opens up about overwhelm at work, navigating rapid AI disruption, and what it really means to build a stable, fulfilling life as a neurodiverse entrepreneur.TakeawaysOverwhelm is temporary — even when it feels permanentAI disruption is real, but panic decisions aren't the answerAvoid “burn it down” thinkingDefine success by feelings, not numbersStability is a valid goalYou don't need to be a billionaire to be happyDyslexia podcast, overwhelm at work, neurodiverse entrepreneur, AI and the future of work, AI disruption in web design, creative burnout, entrepreneur anxiety, dyslexic thinking patterns, business pivot strategy, midlife career reflection, mindset for entrepreneurs, meditation for overwhelm, breathwork for anxiety, AI impact on copywriting, AI impact on animation, safe and consistent income, redefining success, neurodiversity in business, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderaddednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why success becomes predictable when you stop treating it like luck and start treating it like a system. They break down how habits, identity, learning, and consistency combine to produce real results, and why overthinking keeps most people from ever starting. This episode challenges the belief that progress should feel complicated and replaces it with a more disciplined, experimental approach to growth.If you want clearer direction, stronger habits, and measurable improvement across life, love, health, and wealth, this conversation will recalibrate how you think about getting better. Press play, run the experiment, and if nothing changes, at least you'll know it wasn't for lack of trying._______________________Learn more about:Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

In Episode 320 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Ron Szekely, Co Founder of BOS360 and a veteran marketing executive who helped scale powerhouse brands like L'Oreal and Keurig Dr Pepper. Ron shares what he learned working inside billion dollar organizations and how those lessons translate to founder led companies navigating growth today. He explains why businesses often become more fragile as they scale, how founders unknowingly become the bottleneck, and why clarity, alignment, and accountability become critical at the next level.Ron also breaks down the core pillars he believes every company must intentionally build business, brand, and team and how strategy, execution, and culture connect them. He offers practical insights into overcoming founder overwhelm, simplifying complexity, and building systems that allow companies to grow sustainably without losing what made them successful in the first place. This episode is a powerful look at what it really takes to scale a business with purpose, control, and long term success.Key Takeaways: Businesses rarely fail when they are small, they break when growth exposes the lack of systems, clarity, and alignment needed to scale.The same entrepreneur with the same product can experience completely different outcomes depending on whether they follow the right systems and best practices.Every company must intentionally build three things at the same time a strong business, a clear brand, and a high performing team.Scaling requires founders to stop holding all the accountability themselves and trust their team to own results, not just tasks.Growth becomes easier when leadership aligns on a clear vision for where the company is going over the next 10 years, 3 years, 1 year, and quarter.Your brand is not your logo, it is the reputation, expectations, and experience you consistently create in the market.Many companies struggle because they try to pursue too many opportunities instead of focusing on the few that truly move the needle.You can grow a business faster by increasing how often existing customers use your product, not just by finding new customers.Overwhelm comes from noise and lack of clarity, and taking time to think, write, and prioritize helps founders regain control.The companies that scale successfully simplify their operations, clarify accountability, and build systems that allow the business to run beyond the founder.Check out our guest Ron SzekelyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rszekely/BOS360 Growth Systems: https://bos360.caRon is the Co Founder of BOS360, a business operating system designed to help founder led companies build stronger businesses, brands, and teams.A huge thank you to our sponsors for making The Business Development Podcast possible.

Living authentically isn't about perfection it's about self-acceptance, compassion and having the courage to be vulnerable.In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with life coach and author Karin Velická to explore self-love, mindset, and the inner work required for real personal growth. Karin shares her journey from a career in finance to coaching, and how vulnerability, writing and small intentional changes became powerful tools for healing and transformation.This conversation dives into why people struggle with comparison, procrastination, and overwhelm, and how setting attainable goals can create momentum instead of pressure. Karin explains how environment shapes personal development, why authenticity deepens connection, and how inspiration can replace comparison when we learn to honor our own path.If you're navigating change, healing emotional wounds, or learning how to accept yourself while still growing, this episode offers grounded insights, relatable experiences, and mindset shifts that support sustainable personal transformation.What You'll Learn in This Episode• How authenticity supports personal growth and self-acceptance• Why vulnerability is essential for healing and connection• How coaching helps people navigate life transitions• Why small, attainable goals reduce overwhelm• The real reason procrastination often shows up• How writing can be a healing and emotional outlet• The impact of environment on mindset and growth• How to turn comparison into inspiration• Why compassion starts with individual change• When it's healthy to let go of relationshipsKey Takeaways✅ Authentic living creates deeper connections✅ Vulnerability strengthens healing and growth✅ Coaching supports clarity during transitions✅ Small goals build sustainable momentum✅ Overwhelm often causes procrastination✅ Writing helps process emotions and self-reflection✅ Environment influences personal development✅ Inspiration is healthier than comparison✅ Compassion begins with self-acceptance✅ Growth sometimes requires releasing relationships

When care turns into pressure, use The Perfectionism Self-Check to come back to center: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/perfectionism-self-check Are you secretly burning out from trying to "do it right" all the time—even when you're not doing that much? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you may not call yourself a perfectionist—but the emotional weight of "getting it right" might be draining you more than you realize. In this episode, we explore how perfectionism quietly sneaks into your most thoughtful efforts, and how it can turn care into pressure without you even noticing. If you often feel exhausted after "small" tasks or conversations, this might be why. Learn the subtle signs that your natural conscientiousness has shifted into hidden perfectionism. Understand why your body feels tired even after light conversations or simple tasks. Get a simple, body-based strategy to stop the overwhelm before it snowballs into burnout. If you're ready to drop the weight of quiet pressure and return to clarity, press play on this episode now. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

In this conversation, Erin Gerner interviews Jacob Molina, founder of storyleads.io, who specializes in helping lawyers build their personal brand through storytelling on LinkedIn. Jacob shares his journey from working in tech to discovering the power of storytelling for lawyers. He discusses the importance of sharing unique perspectives, overcoming fears of vulnerability, and how effective storytelling can lead to client referrals. The conversation emphasizes the significance of personal branding and human connection in the legal profession, encouraging lawyers to embrace their stories and share them authentically.Jacob works with lawyers across virtually every practice area to build their personal brand and attract clients and referrals through LinkedIn storytelling — in just one hour a month. Reach out to Jacob directly on LinkedIn to connect or get started with a free post. CONNECT WITH JACOBWork with Erin Gerner:Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity crisis, and knowing what's next—helping them redefine success on their terms without sacrificing family or wellbeing.Stay connected with Erin Gerner:Website: eringerner.comLinkedIn: Erin GernerInstagram: @eringernerFacebook: Erin Gerner

Today I share something that changed the way I plan, work, and make progress on the dreams that matter most to me. It's simple, and it is powerful. Stop thinking in years. Start thinking in quarters. When you treat a quarter as a mini year, everything shifts. Your focus sharpens. Overwhelm reduces. Momentum increases. And suddenly, the goals that felt “too big” start to feel doable. In this episode, you'll learn why annual planning often breaks down (even when our intentions are beautiful), and how a 90-day container creates the clarity and urgency we need without the burnout. ...and I share my favourite rule for quarterly planning, the one that makes it work. If you're craving more structure, more calm, and a clear plan for the next season of your life, you will love this one. As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated most with you - so please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here. …and remember, it all starts with a dream

Dr. Patel's personal experience from an Indian heritage to living in Africa, the United Kingdom and finally moving to America at the age of 26 years, transformed her into a global citizen. As a licensed, practicing psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience working with both children and adults, she provides guidance about healthy relationships and parenting issues. She is enthusiastic about basic tenets of personal responsibility and leaving behind a positive legacy.Between 2018 and 2020, major events profoundly shaped American life. The nation faced a surge in mass shootings at schools, nightclubs, and malls; widespread protests and race riots; and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, which sought to combat racism and anti-Black violence. Catastrophic disasters—including wildfires, floods, and other climate-related emergencies—further strained communities. The Covid-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, with political divisions emerging over public health measures and personal freedoms. During this turbulent period, many Americans lost their sense of compassion for one another. Mental health concerns grew as people experienced increased isolation, depression, anxiety, and overwhelm. Social norms deteriorated, and extreme anger often surfaced between those with differing viewpoints. Her books aim to inspire future generations to develop greater tolerance and resilience in the face of ongoing social, economic, and political upheaval.https://drshilapatel.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

What if one targeted supplement could do more for your healing than twenty random ones?When you're navigating chronic or serious illness, it's easy to accumulate bottles, protocols, and conflicting advice. But more supplements do not necessarily equal more healing. If you're facing cancer, autoimmune disease, neurological illness, heart disease, or another chronic diagnosis, this episode will help you move from confusion to clarity.Together we explore the science behind building a supplement plan that works with your body. We discuss why testing matters, how mitochondrial dysfunction shows up across chronic illness, why gut health determines absorption, and how to layer support without exhausting your system.In this episode, you'll learn:Why correcting deficiencies should always come before adding “extra” supplementsHow to identify which healing systems need support first, such as mitochondria, inflammation regulation, or gut stabilityWhy starting slowly improves tolerance, absorption, and long-term successHow to build a clear supplement hierarchy so each product has a purposeA simple framework for creating a routine that feels sustainable instead of stressfulListen now to learn how to simplify your supplement routine and support your healing with intention.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before starting or adjusting supplements, especially if you are taking medications or undergoing active treatment.This podcast explores science and stories related to cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, integrative medicine, and remission — offering grounded hope and practical tools to support resilience and healing.

If your business is growing but your calendar is bursting at the seams, this episode is your wake-up call. Tara breaks down the shift from being an expert operator (where everything runs through you) to building true expert authority - by packaging your expertise into signature IP that scales revenue without scaling your time.If you're tired of being the bottleneck, constantly reinventing the wheel for every client, and running on capacity… this is the path forward.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the “expert operator” model eventually hits a ceilingHow to scale your business without maxing out your calendarWhat it really means to “productize” your expertiseHow a signature path helps you deliver consistent results (without custom-building every time)The foundation of becoming the expert authority in your spaceChapters / Timestamps (YouTube)00:00 – Intro00:03 – The tagline: “Scale Your Business, Not Your Calendar”00:58 – When everything runs through you (and it becomes exhausting)01:36 – From expert operator to scalable expert: owning signature IP02:06 – Productizing your expertise to scale without more time02:46 – The game-changer: building a signature path from Point A to Point B03:57 – Creating capacity by stopping the “take every client/project” cycle05:09 – The Infinite Scale Method + becoming the authority in your space07:01 – Delivering a supported client journey without recreating the wheel07:27 – Awareness pulse: there is a better way to package your expertise07:51 – Action prompt: define your ideal customer and their path08:06 – OutroKey takeawayYour next level isn't more hustle - it's becoming the expert authority by turning what you know into a repeatable, signature solution that creates consistent results and frees you from the calendar trap.Want help building your signature solution?Check out these free products and resources to find out where you are on your scalable expert journey and how we can help you find (and realize) your infinite scale.#ExpertAuthority #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessGrowth #SignatureSolution #ServiceProvider #Consultant #Coach #ThoughtLeadership #IntellectualProperty #ScalableBusinessAbout Me:Hey, it's your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business.To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert Assessment2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Schedule a 30 minute call with Tara to talk about our offers that will help you master the game.Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:https://taralbryan.com/step/15-learn-to-scale-call

Ready to be productive without the pressure? In today's Elegant Productivity Meditation Series: Get More Done With Less Stress, you'll practice the Dhyana Mudra—a classic meditation hand position that helps signal stillness, steady attention, and a calm mind. This gentle meditation guides you to soften mental noise, organize your focus, and return to one clear priority at a time—so you can move through your day with more ease and less overwhelm. If you've been juggling too much or feeling scattered, this is your reset. Today's Technique: Dhyana Mudra Rest one hand in the other in your lap (palms up), thumbs lightly touching to form a soft oval. Let your breath slow, your shoulders drop, and your attention settle. Choose one next step for the day—simple, elegant, doable. Press play, take a few quiet minutes, and step back into your day feeling centered, clear, and capable.   ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to the Elegant Productivity Meditation Series—a calming, results-oriented week designed to help you accomplish more with less stress. Each episode supports a different pillar of sustainable productivity: clarity, focus, energy, time, momentum, boundaries, and integration. You'll train your attention, reset your nervous system, simplify priorities, and build a graceful rhythm you can actually maintain—so productivity feels steady, spacious, and aligned. Best time to listen: morning planning, before deep work, mid-day reset, or after work to release mental clutter. Weekly intention: calm mind, clear priorities, consistent follow-through—without burnout. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Elegant Productivity Meditation Series: Get More Done With Less Stress," episodes 2882-2888. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - STOP BEING A TIME VICTIM:  Eliminate from your speech words that indicate not having enough time, or having too much time. Each day, send one tiny ripple of kindness: silently offer a loving-kindness phrase to yourself, a neutral person, and a difficult moment (not necessarily a difficult person). Keep it light—3 breaths each— and track your streak with a simple checkmark. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  VISUALIZATION: Mental Focus Day 2:  AFFIRMATION: "Time comes from me." Day 3:  CLARITY BREATH: Inhale: to a comfortable count Pause: to the same count  Exhale: to the same count Day 4:  DHYANA MUDRA Lose yourself in time and space by placing your right hand on top of your left hand, and touching thumb tips together. Day 5:  CHAKRA FOCUS: 7th chakra for interconnectedness Day 6:  INNER CLARITY FLOW MEDITATION: combining the week's techniques Day 7:  WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

When was the last time you were overwhelmed with wonder? In Mark 9, the crowd didn’t hesitate when they saw Jesus. They ran toward Him — filled with awe. No overthinking. No self-conscious restraint. Just pure wonder. Somewhere between deadlines, responsibilities, and routines, it’s easy to lose that sense of awe. Life shrinks to the size of a to-do list. Faith becomes familiar. And wonder quietly fades into the background. But Jesus hasn’t stopped working. In this episode, we rediscover how slowing down, paying attention, and expecting Jesus to move can awaken a fresh sense of wonder in our everyday lives. What We Discuss How busyness dulls spiritual awareness Why wonder is not a luxury — it’s fuel for faith The difference between dramatic miracles and everyday miracles How expectation shapes what we notice Practical habits that help us stay spiritually attentive Why wonder naturally draws us closer to Jesus This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: Let Jesus Overwhelm You with WonderBy: Whitney Hopler Bible Reading:“As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.” - Mark 9:15, NIV When you really look at Jesus, you see the wonder of God’s work in this world. In Mark 9:15, people caught a glimpse of Jesus, and they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. They didn’t hesitate or worry about what others might say about their enthusiastic response. They simply let themselves be inspired with awe when they encountered Jesus. It’s easy to lose a sense of wonder when you’re dealing with the stress of living in this fallen world. Responsibilities pile up and demand your attention. You get used to going through your routine, doing what needs to be done. You may be working so hard that you start to think about enjoying wonder as a luxury you can’t afford with your busy schedule. If so, your life will shrink down to the level of your to-do list. You’ll miss the greater perspective of the wonderful work Jesus is doing around you. Don’t let that happen to you! Jesus hasn’t stopped working in amazing ways, just like he did during biblical times. Jesus is still inspiring people with awe on a regular basis. The question is: are you looking for him? Wonder doesn’t always appear with dramatic miracles. Often, wonder happens through everyday miracles. You can find wonder in quiet yet powerful ways, like through a colorful sunset, someone’s act of kindness, or a sense of peace God gives you during a challenging situation. Jesus is already doing wonderful work in your life. You just have to slow down long enough to notice. When the crowd in Mark chapter 9 saw Jesus, they recognized him because they were paying attention. They had focused minds and open hearts that helped them expect the best from Jesus. The process of discovering wonder often starts with expecting Jesus to do something wonderful in your life. Imagine walking into each day with your eyes wide open, asking Jesus to show you what he wants to show you. If you start doing that, you’ll start noticing all sorts of wonder in your life that you’d previously overlooked. Then, you’ll wake up to the wonder of who Jesus really is. You’ll realize that Jesus is so amazing that you can’t help but be inspired to worship him. The more you notice Jesus and let him overwhelm you with wonder, the more you’ll want to run to him, just like the people in Mark 9:15 did. Wonder draws you close to Jesus! So, give yourself the time and attention you need to really look for the wonder of Jesus’ work in your life every day. Make your relationship with Jesus a top priority in your daily schedule. Stay connected to Jesus throughout each day by checking in with him regularly through prayer. Ask Jesus to help you notice what he’s doing in every single part of your life – including areas where you haven’t expected him to show up much before. Pray for Jesus to give you a fresh perspective, so your senses aren’t dulled by routine or weighed down by busyness. When you do see Jesus at work, let yourself enjoy it. Take the time to really reflect on it, and celebrate it! Let your encounters with Jesus’ wonder strengthen your faith. Wonder doesn’t just make you feel good; it draws you deeper into a relationship with Jesus. It reminds you that Jesus is with you right here and now, working in your life in ways that accomplish good purposes for you. This day – this ordinary day, with all of its stressful situations – is still full of opportunities to see Jesus. You just have to look. The more you look, the more you’ll realize that Jesus has been there all along. Let Jesus overwhelm you with wonder again. When you do, you’ll find yourself wanting to run toward him! Intersecting Faith & Life: As you consider how to let Jesus overwhelm you with wonder, reflect on these questions: When was the last time you felt truly overwhelmed with wonder at what Jesus was doing in your life? What daily habits can help you slow down, pay attention more, and notice Jesus more often? Are there any areas of your life where you’ve stopped expecting Jesus to show up? If so, how can you start expecting the best instead of the worst in those areas? How would your perspective change if you started each day by asking Jesus to help you be more aware of his presence with you throughout your day? Further Reading:Psalm 65:8Psalm 77:14Psalm 145:5Job 37:14Jeremiah 29:13 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Invisible Taxes That Are Quietly Stealing Your Wealth Most people think taxes are the biggest drain on their money. The truth is the silent taxes hurt far more. In this episode, I break down the hidden wealth killers that no one talks about. Idle cash sitting in the wrong accounts. Missed automation. Delayed investing. Financial arrogance. Overwhelm. Doomscrolling. Fear of asking for help. These are not one time mistakes. They are repeated small leaks that compound against you over time. We walk through real examples of how these invisible taxes show up and exactly how to eliminate them with simple structure and awareness. The danger is not one bad decision. The danger is repeating it quietly for years. Once you see it, you cannot ignore it. Episode Timeline and Highlights 00:00 The tax no one sees 01:30 Idle account tax 04:00 Automation lag 06:00 Ego and blind spots 08:00 Awareness gaps 10:00 Distraction cost 12:00 Isolation and fear 14:00 Compound damage 16:00 The choice you now have Key Takeaways • Idle money is lost opportunity • Delays kill compounding • Ego blocks optimization • Awareness creates leverage • Repeated small leaks create massive long term damage Quotables "The government is not your biggest tax. Your habits are." "Every month without a system is an invisible bill." "Small leaks compound into massive losses." Now you have awareness. You cannot unhear it. Fix the system or keep paying the price.

I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and in this episode of the Parenting Well Podcast, I sit down with Stacey J. Acquavella, founder of Neurodivergent Uprising and speaker at our Stress & Anxiety Conference, to explore her powerful message: Regulation Is the Self-Care. Register Here Many parents, especially those raising neurodivergent children, are told to add more strategies, more routines, more coping tools. But when you're already functioning at a deficit, “doing more” only deepens the exhaustion. Stacey reframes overwhelm as a structural issue, not a personal one. You can't self-care your way out of structural overload. Instead, regulation must be embedded into how the day is designed. Things like how transitions happen, how expectations are set, how decisions are reduced, and how environments are shaped help immensely. We talk about survival mode and chronic bracing. The shame undiagnosed parents often carry. The stress of navigating school systems built for neurotypical learners. The difference between behavior management and regulation-based parenting. And why you don't need a diagnosis to begin reducing overload. If you've ever felt like you're constantly on edge or you're bracing for emails, appointments, or judgment, this conversation will help you understand why. And more importantly, it will show you where relief actually begins. In this podcast, we talk about: Self-regulation as the true mechanism of self-care Why adding habits doesn't work when you're already overloaded Removing demands and creating infrastructure instead of adding strategies Why burnout is often a structural problem, not a personal one “You can't self-care your way out of structural overload” Embedding regulation into how the day is designed Getting out of prolonged survival mode and chronic bracing How undiagnosed neurodivergent parents internalize shame Why overwhelm is a math problem; not a character flaw Mindset shifts versus accumulating more parenting strategies Neurodivergent people operating in misaligned systems Behavior management vs. regulation-based parenting Navigating schools and the stress of constant advocacy Standardized testing built for neurotypical brains Changing the environment when it feels locked in place Recognizing nervous system overwhelm without immediately labeling Understanding neurodivergence beyond stereotypes “We don't need a diagnosis to reduce overload.” Key Takeaways: Self-care isn't something you add — it's something you design. Regulation must be built into your daily structure, not layered on top of burnout. Overwhelm is often structural, not personal. When demand exceeds capacity, no amount of mindset work fixes the math. Behavior is often nervous system distress. Regulation-based parenting shifts the question from “How do I manage this?” to “What is overwhelming this nervous system?” You don't need a diagnosis to reduce overload. Support can begin with noticing when a child's (or parent's) nervous system is stretched beyond capacity. Slow signals safety. Fewer words. Lower body posture. Slower speech. These cues communicate “not under attack” to the brain. Systems matter. Instead of teaching children to cope with misaligned environments, we can redesign structures wherever possible. Advocacy without regulation increases stress. Parents navigating school systems need structural support too. Resources: Website: Neurodivergent Uprising Website: Mindfish - Neurodivergent Student Services LinkedIn

When it comes to choosing the path to financial freedom, many people are overwhelmed with choices, yet stuck in a cycle of inaction. In today's conversation, the financial coaches discuss the three game-changing frameworks to help you take action, make better decisions, and finally move towards financial freedom.You'll also hear about people often getting stuck in the “research phase” without ever executing, the opportunity cost of letting cash sit idle, and how not having a clear framework can mean missing out on great opportunities. The coaches break down how you can take the next step, no matter where you are in your investment journey.Top three things you will learn:-How to break free from the overwhelm trap and take action in investing-The 3 key frameworks to filter investment opportunities and make confident decisions-Practical steps to start building passive income and financial freedomDisclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional for financial decisions.This episode is sponsored by a podcast show partner. We may receive compensation if you use links or services mentioned in this episode.The hosts may have a financial interest in the programs or services mentioned in this episode.

Today starts a temporary break from Money and Mental Peace due to family situations, including a funeral and another relative in the hospital. Please help to pray for comfort, healing and reconciliation! Here's candid reminder that podcasters are human! We must embrace grace over perfection, and ask for God's guidance in all life things - family, health, and work decisions, etc. Thank you for your understanding! New episodes may resume after the break, possibly with replays in the meantime. Thanks y'all!!! ~Kara Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community where you can ask questions, request prayer, and vent about ALL THE THINGS! Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com Related Episodes: 51 - Have NO GUILT Around Food and Fitness As A Christian College Girl - Empowerment and Food Freedom with Miranda Lee 119 - Devos: God is in the Details of Your College Life! - Exodus 2:1-10 123 - Are You an Introvert with Social Anxiety? How to Juggle the Overwhelm of College and Fear of the Unknown - Part 1 140 - Worrying about tomorrow even though you have faith? You’re normal. 3 steps to lean into Jesus and find peace while navigating anxiety and depression in college ** Find God's Path for College and Graduate Loan and Debt-Free ** Do you want guidance on where to go and what to study… wonder if you should change majors? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for scholarships, and ways to pay for college without parental help? Do you wake up worried about everything, and just want to make sure you’re following God’s plan for your life? In this podcast for Christian college girls, you will learn to find GOD’S path for your college journey, and graduate with no loans or debt! I get it! It is so tough doing things the world‘s way, when everybody else is doing life without God and in their own strength, making poor choices, and taking out loans. So, if you’re ready to stop dreading making decisions, and find EASY solutions to help you pay for college while following His path for your life, this podcast is for you! Hey there! I’m Kara Walker, a twenty-something entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, recovering over-achiever, and debt-free college graduate. In college, I too was a stressed college student, looking for money and mental peace. I wondered if there were other ways to pay for college besides loans, and wished for clear direction on how to make college and career decisions! Not only was I worried about drowning in debt, but also afraid I hadn’t heard Jesus correctly. Was I studying the wrong thing? Was I completely off track? I felt semi-out of control and was spiraling, until I learned how to hear from God and follow His direction. He guided me and gave me the stepping stones to pay for college. Scholarships, grants, testing out of classes, and other weird school hacks got me through debt-free! And, I’m here to teach you HOW to do this, too. If you are ready to find answers about your future, have an intimate and fruitful relationship with Jesus, and have enough money to KILL it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.

As a business owner, are you feeling overwhelmed? Eric believes that overwhelm is seldom about having too much to do. It happens when business owners fail to structure their time as a CEO should and instead react emotionally rather than lead strategically. Overwhelm Overwhelm often comes from reacting instead of leading. Jumping in to fix problems, answer clients, and put out fires feels productive, but it keeps you stuck working in the business instead of on it. Responsiveness is often mistaken for leadership, but constant firefighting is not a strategic approach to leading a team. Role Confusion As a business owner, you wear multiple hats. Without clearly defining which role you are playing at any given time, your brain never switches off. Constant mental switching is unsustainable. Blocking time for specific responsibilities will reduce mental clutter and restore focus. Decisions Not Made Unmade decisions accumulate over time. Niche, service scope, pricing, team expectations, and client expectations all require clarity. When they are not addressed at the right time, they pile up. Constantly facing all the decisions that need to be made saps your energy and heightens overwhelm. Doubt Amplification Revenue is a rollercoaster, not a straight line. When challenges arise, doubt surfaces. Questions like "Am I good enough?" or "What if this doesn't work?" begin to amplify. Every entrepreneur faces doubt, but it becomes dangerous when it takes over and paralyses you. Priority Integrity The issue is not time management but priority integrity. Without clear priorities, confusion grows. Business owners have three levels of work: survival work for their clients, stability work on their systems and financial clarity, and growth work on their marketing, sales pipelines, team development, and scalability. Most business owners tend to get stuck at the survival level. Building Value and Freedom Long-term value is created by focusing on growth and building a scalable model. The less involved you are in daily activities, the higher the value of your business. A transferable business must be structured and team-based, rather than relying on a single person to manage all the chaos. Time Blocking Decide what truly matters over the next 90 days, choose one objective that will make your revenue more predictable, and focus on it. Then, create some non-negotiable CEO time- at least two 90-minute blocks per week, with no interruptions. Use that time to strategize, review your pipeline, refine your pricing, design systems, and prepare playbooks. And every night, define three meaningful outcomes for the next day. Remember to focus on the outcomes, not the tasks. Creating Clarity Doubt often shows up when you raise prices, invest in support, delegate responsibility, or start saying no. Growth is uncomfortable, and that discomfort can easily be misinterpreted as a sign that something is wrong. The key is to separate emotion from evidence. Instead of relying on how things feel, look at the data: the size of your pipeline, your conversion rate, your margins, client retention, and your key performance indicators. Build a dashboard, review it consistently, and let the facts guide you. Clarity comes from evidence, not emotion. Energy and Leadership Overwhelm is often a sign that your energy is depleted. Sleep, training, learning, and setting aside uninterrupted focus time are essential. Constant accessibility destroys your ability to think strategically. If you do not have time to think, you will not have time to lead. Practical Actions to Reduce Overwhelm Block your time and focus on priorities. Create a list with five activities to eliminate and three to delegate within 30 days. Build systems for predictable revenue across sales and execution. Focus on what you should delegate so that you can focus on representing the business and maintaining client relationships. Create accountability with your peers through coaching or with a structured review. Overwhelm is often the byproduct of avoiding leadership.  Always remember that high performers don't do it alone. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter  

Join my Clubhouse App - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/clubhouse-page.html On this episode, I chat about my personal experience with anxiety, overwhelm, and the guilt of feeling like you're never doing enough — including waking up at 2:26 AM with a racing mind just this morning. I walk through three tactical things I actually do to work through these feelings: writing your thoughts down to get them out of your head, taking action to lower your anxiety, and reframing guilt as fuel for growth rather than a sign something is wrong. If you've ever felt stressed, anxious, or like you should be doing more, this episode is for you. Work With Me 1:1 Coaching - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/erf-1on1.html Free Calorie Calculator https://ericrobertsfitness.com/free-calorie-calculator/ 20% Off Legion Athletic Supplements Code “ERIC” HERE https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/qj2dy Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ericrobertsfitness Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@EricRobertsFitnessPodcast

If you are navigating a neuro-mixed relationship in your life whether you have the ADHD brain or someone you care for does you likely know some version of this cycle: a missed task leads to frustration, which leads to defensiveness or shame, which ends in a conflict where no one feels heard. In episode 343, we are bridging the gap between the differing experiences of an ADHD brain and a Neurotypical brain. Whether they're a partner, a colleague, a friend, or a family member, we're moving away from blame and shame and getting on the same team. we'll cover the 5 biggest sources of disconnect in ADHD relationships: Executive Dysfunction Time Blindness Working Memory Emotional Flooding Hyperfocus You will walk away with practical scripts, tools, and a new framework to turn your frustration into teamwork. Work With Me:

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We're halfway through the first quarter.The excitement of the new year has worn off. The goals are still big. The pressure is real. And if we're honest… we're tired.In this episode of The Jen Keller Show, Jen dives into something every high-performing leader experiences but rarely talks about: overwhelm.You'll learn why overwhelm is not a character flaw but a nervous system response — and how research from the American Psychological Association and Stanford University shows that pressure can either break you or build you depending on the story you attach to it.This episode will help you:·       Navigate having work to do while genuinely needing rest·       Lead with empathy without lowering standards·       Hold your team accountable during adversity·       Stay steady when you are personally feeling stretched·       Build a culture that values psychological safety and disciplined executionJen also shares tactical mid-quarter reset strategies you can implement immediately — for yourself and your team — so you can finish Q1 strong without burning out.Pressure means you're in the game.And being in the game is a privilege.If you're a leader — in business, at home, or in your community — this episode will help you reset, refocus, and rise.In a world where being perfect seems to be the goal- - it's important that we know who's we are & who we are. We aren't called to be perfect - we are called to be better today than yesterday! - that's it. It doesn't have to be quantum leaps, in fact I believe that in the day to day -our little steps in the right directions! I am on a mission to help women become more of who they were created to be and less of who they were told to be. And, that takes intention, that takes action : My goal is to drop some wisdom, bring you resources and that takes community. The real unlock is the Inner Work, and that's what we do here! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: • Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @thejenkeller or @projectyou so we can repost you. • Leave a positive review or rating For more ways to do the inner work you can find me on @thejenkeller on instagram and Jennifer Keller on Facebook and to join our exclusive Facebook community Project YOU To do the inner work visit jenkeller.net

"If God knows everything—past, present, and future—why does He sometimes test people?" Pastors Wes and Douglas offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 4 of season 10.

Trish & Lorraine meet leading integrative health specialist Dr Tamsin Lewis & discover the surprising fundamentals for creating mind & body harmony. Find out how to protect & support your brain to prevent cognitive decline, tune into the signals your brain & nervous system are sending you, the health tests worth having in midlife that will boost your healthspan & check if you are suffering from adrenal fatigue. She also shares her 80/20 rule for living your best life & why we all need to add more fun into our everyday lives.Plus: 4 books you'll devour this spring & the YouTube channel that sorted Trish's sticky hip for goodContact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a powerful reminder to listen before life forces the lesson.After 26 years in law enforcement, raising triplets, and living with chronic pain from a hip injury, Kim reached a breaking point on April 10, 2020. That moment became her vow to become her own hero.

Dr. Christine Koh joins me for a conversation about vulnerability, boundary setting, leaning into discomfort, and making big, messy, life pivots. Christine is a music and brain scientist turned multimedia creative. She is a fierce believer in the power of humans, small moments and actions, and vulnerable, authentic storytelling. She communicates on these beliefs through her work as a writer (she is a contributor at the Washington Post, Boston Globe Magazine, and CNN; co-author of Minimalist Parenting; and founder of the award-winning blog Boston Mamas), podcaster (Edit Your Life, Hello Relationships), designer (Brave New World Designs), and creative director (Geben Communication). You can find her at @drchristinekoh on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The importance of showing up for ourselves, more now than ever Ways we can reduce overwhelm in life, especially when navigating really hard things How the pandemic shifted Christine's worries and parenting approach How to set boundaries that are clear and that feel good to you Why Christine believes intention requires attention and vulnerability Why now is a great time to consider making a life pivot and change to bring us closer to our true North  RESOURCES Dr. Christine Koh's website Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less by Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest Edit Your Life podcast Hello Relationship podcast Christine on Instagram Christine on Twitter Christine on Facebook Recognizing the Need for Rest — Susan Stiffelman and Debbie Reber (podcast episode) The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica Lahey Mercedes Samudio Talks About Shame Proof Parenting (podcast episode) Laura Tremaine Share Your Stuff, I'll Go First: 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I've been talking about a book I've been writing and I'm here to tell you all the juicy details and that you can preorder it now! In the end, I realized the world didn't need a book on how to organize your home because you have no resources to complete the tasks. Escaping Quicksand will arm you with the tools to get your home organized and move to productivity! Thought Process and Creation This is my sixth book. I don't tell you that to brag. I tell you that to share that I have published each book in different ways. Not sure if you have written a book but I always like to share my journey and thought process in case it's something you have been thinking about doing too.  I really struggled with feeling "set" on the book theme. I wrote two other versions of "the book" I thought I was going to publish. But one morning about 5am, it came to me. The first chapter was written in about an hour and it felt right. I finally nailed down what people needed. I wrote a book on shifting your mindset to accomplish your home organization goals!   I shared the first paragraph with my team and they unanimously agreed, yes this is the book people need.   I wrote it in two weeks. It was effortless and I felt passionate about what I was sharing.  And when do people need it? In June of course. I insisted on having it released on June 23rd. Why? Because that's when our year is "wrapping up." The end of June is when I have our team week. It's when school is wrapping up, we're resetting, and dreaming. And July is a great month to read a new book. This is a thinking book. Secret: When you preorder, chapters will be released early! What's It About  You will start reading the first three pre chapters.  I started by sharing my quicksand story. I realized when you have hit "rock bottom", it turns out that you just keep going, like no end to the pit. You just keep sinking until the quicksand swallows you! I want to help you before you get too deep in the quicksand. Inevitably, it seems as though we hit 40 and reevaluate life; that come to Jesus conversation we have with ourselves.  We've had enough and know there has to be a solution out there somewhere.  And what about us? When do we put ourselves on the to do list? So, the next chapter is about self care. How do we care for our whole person? Our education, spiritual care, health, and all the other aspects of a whole person. The third prechapter is the fact that our household is an economic powerhouse.  And then we get into the meat of the book explaining Swiss cheese organizing, being a woman of excellence, morning and afternoon routines, letting go of housework expectations, taking "center stage" when doing housework, weekly planning, and from to do lists to productivity! Get the Book and Join the Book Club Who loves a book club? There are already over 1,000 people who have preordered the book and have the opportunity to join the book club. You can preorder the book through the Organize 365® website or through your favorite book retailer. Then just upload your receipt and you too can join the book club. I am planning on releasing the chapters early each week for 13 weeks. I will release videos and will be posing questions out there for all of us to discuss about the chapters and how it applies to you as a household manager. This will allow you to change your mindset in real time. It's too easy to just keep reading and not take action. This slow release will give you a week to ruminate about what you read and what the community has said.  EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® Preorder your hard copy of Escaping Quicksand Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media

It's a common belief that there are not enough hours in the day to do the work that we need to get done in order to run a good coffee shop. The truth of the matter is that, more than a lack of time, this feeling is a result of poor time management. In particular, not having appropriately set and strategize priorities. Today on Shift Break, we will be exploring a few ways to think about time management that will help you reduce overwhelm and get control of your schedule and do the right things that will make a difference for you and your business. APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!  KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS  Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP®  1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related Episodes:  SHIFT BREAK! Time Management For Managers and Owners 549: The Power of Great Consistent Work Over Time SHIFT BREAK: Finding Time for Change in the Cafe

Send Steve a Text MessageStuck playing the same licks but not getting better? This conversation maps a clear path from autopilot to intentional practice so your limited time turns into visible progress and real confidence on the fretboard. We unpack how to set precise goals, track your growth, and build pillars of skill that stack into the kind of player you actually want to be.We start by separating maintaining from improving, then show how to convert vague aims like “learn scales” into exact targets such as clean alternate picking through pentatonic position one at a set tempo. From chord transitions that ring true to timing that locks with a click, we focus on micro goals you can measure. You'll hear practical tactics: slow practice to expose flaws, isolation drills to fix them, and short recording check-ins to keep you honest. We also talk daily structure—why warm-ups are maintenance, not growth—and how to theme practice days around technique, creativity, theory, or fretboard visualization.Overwhelm is a real blocker, so we tackle information overload and the myth that you must learn everything at once. If your next milestone is expressive blues, you don't need sweeps tomorrow; you need bend intonation, vibrato, and note targeting over I–IV–V. We walk through using the CAGED system to see the neck, connecting shapes with purpose, and planning backward from your 90‑day goal. Then we fit it all to your time budget with a simple loop: define, drill, apply, reflect. When you focus on less, you progress more—and motivation follows.If you're ready to turn practice into proof, hit play and bring a notebook. Subscribe, share this with a guitar friend who's stuck, and leave a review with the one skill you'll target this week.Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you.Thank you!SteveLinks: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:https://academy.guitarzoom.com/ Steve's Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0... Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

356: AI Without Overwhelm: 4 Insights Nonprofit Leaders Can Use Now (Mary Gallivan)Episode SummaryAI is already reshaping how nonprofit teams work, and leaders who avoid it risk falling behind. In this episode, Mary Gallivan, Founder of Joyline Consulting, shares a practical, nonprofit-centered approach to adopting generative AI without fear or overwhelm. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across fundraising, operations, grant management, and partnership development, Mary explains why AI literacy is quickly becoming a workplace expectation, why adoption is primarily a people and change management challenge, and how clear guardrails can actually speed progress. She offers simple, actionable steps for getting started, from picking one tool and creating a login to using prompts for faster first drafts, better tone, and more time for the human relationships that build trust and impact.About MaryMary Gallivan, MBA, helps nonprofits and mission-driven small businesses build sustainable capacity by improving how work actually gets done. As the founder of Joyline Consulting, she serves as a capacity partner to leaders and teams, helping them improve operations, adopt AI and modern tools, and implement practical systems that reduce friction, increase effectiveness, and support long-term sustainability. Her work is especially focused on organizations navigating growth, change, or tool overload who want hands-on support, not just strategy decks. Prior to founding Joyline, Mary held leadership roles at CNM Ingenuity, CCS Fundraising, Foundation For The Carolinas, E4E Relief, and the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. She holds a BA from Duke University and an MBA from Queens University and has completed multiple leadership fellowships and civic leadership programs.ResourcesMary Gallivan on LinkedinJoyline Consulting WebsiteEveryday AI One Pager (tips, guardrails, and starter guidance)SkillPop, Everyday AIBook: Zingerman's Guide to Giving Great ServiceFollow Your Path to Nonprofit LeadershipLearn more about the PMA and Armstrong McGuire merger

Hey Powerhouses! This week we're talking about what happens when you wake up and realize you're living someone else's perfect life—and what it takes to create one that actually fits. Wendy Meadows, seasoned family law attorney, former litigator, certified life coach, mediator, and author of the bestselling book Sparkling Grit, joins us to share her journey from BigLaw burnout to building a practice (and life) on her own terms.We dive into why Wendy left her firm after 13 years (spoiler: asking permission for vacation was the last straw), how Beachbody coaching taught her more about running a business than law school ever did, and why so many lawyers who go solo end up making MORE money while working fewer hours than they ever imagined. Wendy breaks down the math (yes, there's a spreadsheet), walks us through the hardest part of going solo (the breakup conversation with your partners), and explains why hiring an assistant before you think you need one is non-negotiable.We also talk about the Sparkle and Grit framework—why you need both the feminine (sparkle) and masculine (grit) energy to succeed, how to recognize burnout before you hit the wall, and why 2026 is Wendy's year of "ease." Plus, Wendy gets real about her divorce, redefining success on her own terms, and learning to let opportunities flow to her instead of grinding for them.And yes, she wore two different shoes to court. Twice.Sparkling Grit Book: Available on Amazon Connect with Wendy Meadows: LinkedIn: Wendy S. Meadows Instagram: @wendy_s_meadows Website: WendySMeadows.comWendy works with lawyers going solo, provides strategic coaching and systems consulting, and speaks at law firms on burnout prevention and retention. She also coaches high-achieving women who've checked all the boxes but still feel stuck.Work with Erin Gerner:Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity crisis, and knowing what's next—helping them redefine success on their terms without sacrificing family or wellbeing.Stay connected with Erin Gerner:Website: eringerner.comLinkedIn: Erin GernerInstagram: @eringernerFacebook: Erin Gerner

In this deeply moving and transformational episode of Between Us Moms, we sit down with actress, single mom of two boys, and Earth School founder Autumn Reeser for one of the most raw, spiritual, and empowering conversations we've ever had on the podcast.Autumn opens up about leaving her marriage when her children were just babies — stepping into single motherhood while navigating heartbreak, identity shifts, and the overwhelming weight of rebuilding her life from the ground up.She describes the moment her awakening truly began:“By the time I was 30, I had the career, the house, the husband, the baby… and I felt like I woke up in somebody else's life.”From the outside, she had checked every box society tells women will make them happy — but internally, something felt deeply misaligned.That realization took her on a journey that has allowed her to reclaim her voice, her truth, and her power.Autumn shares that she left her marriage when her boys were just 3 years old and 11 months old — stepping into one of the hardest seasons of her life.“There were so many moments where I was like… I can't do this. This is too hard.”She speaks candidly about the isolation of early single motherhood:“The isolation of trying to keep two small children alive… it was so intense.”She reflects on the small apartment where she raised them during those years:“I burst into tears in their room… because that's where the hardest parts of my journey were.”But on the other side of that season came perspective — and pride.“There was part of me that was like… we did it. We're here.”One of the most powerful themes of the episode is emotional alchemy — transforming pain into growth.“When you've received heartbreak and betrayal… the gift is learning how to bring it back to love.”She explains the philosophy behind her platform Earth School — the belief that life itself is our classroom:“You're in the classroom of the Divine at every moment.” And the shift that changed everything:“I moved from being a victim of my life… to being a co-creator of it.”Autumn offers deeply compassionate encouragement for women currently navigating divorce, healing, or solo parenting:“Take your time. Be gentle with yourself. You don't have to do it all at once... If I could go back, I would be gentler with myself about needing to be healed right now.”And one of the most grounding reminders for overwhelmed moms:“Just take a breath. Is everyone alive? Did everyone eat? Okay… it's okay.”She shares a simple but powerful practice for mothers in survival mode:“Put your hand on your heart and give yourself the love you're looking for outside of yourself.”Autumn also speaks to the mental load so many moms carry — fear about the future, anxiety about the world our kids are growing up in.Her grounding philosophy:“Depression lives in the past. Anxiety lives in the future. The remedy is found in the here and now... The future is created from right now.”As a mother of two sons, Autumn is deeply intentional about the kind of men she's raising:“I'm not raising children… I'm raising future men.” She prioritizes teaching consent, emotional awareness, and respect from an early age — even on the playground.After years focused on healing and motherhood, Autumn shares she's finally open to partnership again:She wants divine union and she's ready! “Sacred love… or don't give it to me.” Autumn also reflects on the career choices she made to prioritize her boys:“There were roles I didn't get to play… you have to let it sting...”Her transformational community, Earth School, is designed to help women heal, awaken, and reclaim their narratives in the middle of real life — not outside of it.“How do we walk a path of awakening in everyday life… when we're busy?”Through classes, calls, and community, Earth School helps women come back home to themselves.✨ This episode is for you if you're navigating:• Divorce or separation • Single motherhood • Identity loss after kids • Dating after heartbreak • Healing betrayal • Spiritual growth • Reclaiming your voice • Overwhelm in early motherhoodIf you've ever felt like you woke up in the wrong life… this conversation will help you find your way back to your own.Hosts Katie Krause Mork and Hallie Stephens Drake loved every second of this conversation and know you will to. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find the FULL TRANSCRIPT and other resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/374Three other episodes related to this one:#313 Are You Stuck in the New Coach Swirl & Spin?#340 3 Hacks to Work Less in Your Coaching Business and Get More Done#359 Coach, Do You Really Need More Training?https://prosperouscoachblog.com/ep-374-overwhelm-is-a-bad-habit-coaches-need-to-break/I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

365. Overwhelmed and Stuck in Survival Mode? Try This 1-Week Reset to Feel Like Yourself Again. | Overwhelm, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Systems, Self Care, Planning, Task Management, High Achieving, Moms, Habits, Goals, Successful, Homemaking365. Overwhelmed and Stuck in Survival Mode? Try This 1-Week Reset to Feel Like Yourself Again. Do you ever feel like your brain has 37 tabs open… and you can't find where the music is coming from?You're answering school emails.Coordinating rides.Making dinner decisions.Managing work.Responding to texts.Remembering appointments.Carrying the emotional temperature of the whole house.And somewhere in the middle of all of that…you quietly think:“I just want everything to stop for a minute.”If that's you — this episode is your permission slip.Not to quit.Not to disappear.Not to overhaul your entire life.But to stabilize.Because what you're feeling isn't laziness.It isn't disorganization.It isn't a lack of discipline.It's DECISION FATIGUE.And it's draining you.It's time to implement my:1-Week Stabilize the System Plan Using the Thrive MethodIn this episode, I walk you through a gentle but powerful 1-Week “Stabilize the System” Reset mapped directly from my Thrive Method — so you can move from survival mode back to maintenance (and eventually thriving) without adding more to your plate.This is not a “do more” episode.It's a:simplifystandardizedelegateprotect your brainbreathe againepisode.Especially in February — when winter feels long, energy feels low, and the mental load feels heavy — this reset will help you reduce decisions, calm your nervous system, and create steadiness again.In This Episode We Talk About:✔ Why decision fatigue is silently draining moms✔ Why you feel worse at night (and it's not your fault)✔ How to reduce daily decisions immediately✔ A 1-week stabilization plan inside each Thrive category:TH R I V E You don't need a life overhaul.You need fewer choices.And this episode shows you exactly how to create breathing room again — without dropping the ball on your family.If You've Been Feeling…• Frazzled and scattered• Snappy by evening• Avoidant of simple tasks• Mentally exhausted• Like you “should be able to handle this” but can'tPlease hear me:You are not failing.You are overloaded.And there is a difference.This Episode Will Help You:✨ Lower the mental noise✨ Create stability in one week✨ Feel steady instead of spiraling✨ Move from survival to maintenance mode✨ Protect your energy instead of burning it outYou are a high-capacity woman.But high-capacity women burn out quietly.This week, we don't push harder.We STABILIZE THE SYSTEM.Hit play, take a deep breath, and let's build steadiness again — together.

Mark McCartney showed up to facilitate a C-level team in Berlin on the hottest day of the year, drenched in sweat, and opened by pointing out his own stain marks. They laughed. The room shifted. That's Mark — someone who left a 15-year finance career, spent a year in Peru, and has since asked 300+ people the same question: what is a good life?We got into why real vulnerability isn't the rehearsed trauma story but the small, mundane thing you say in the moment that reminds everyone they're sitting with a human. We talked about boundaries as a source of connection (not walls), why agreement is overrated in teams, and what happens when senior leaders can't admit they're overwhelmed even though it would be weirder if they weren't.Learn more about Mark McCartney:NewsletterWebsiteLinkedInYouTubeAny thoughts? Share them with us!Support the show✨✨✨If you miss the "workshops work" podcast, join us on Substack, where Myriam builds a Podcast Club with monthly gatherings around old episodes: https://myriamhadnes.substack.com/

How do you stay audacious in a world that's noisier and more saturated than ever? How might the idea of creative rhythm change the way you write? Lara Bianca Pilcher gives her tips from a multi-passionate creative career. In the intro, becoming a better writer by being a better reader [The Indy Author]; How indie authors can market literary fiction [Self-Publishing with ALLi]; Viktor Wynd's Museum of Curiosities; Seneca's On the Shortness of Life; All Men are Mortal – Simone de Beauvoir; Surface Detail — Iain M. Banks; Bones of the Deep – J.F. Penn. This episode is sponsored by Publisher Rocket, which will help you get your book in front of more Amazon readers so you can spend less time marketing and more time writing. I use Publisher Rocket for researching book titles, categories, and keywords — for new books and for updating my backlist. Check it out at www.PublisherRocket.com This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Lara Bianca Pilcher is the author of Audacious Artistry: Reclaim Your Creative Identity and Thrive in a Saturated World. She's also a performing artist and actor, life and creativity coach, and the host of the Healthy Wealthy Wise Artist podcast. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes Why self-doubt is a normal biological response — and how audacity means showing up anyway The difference between creative rhythm and rigid discipline, and why it matters for writers How to navigate a saturated world with intentional presence on social media Practical strategies for building a platform as a nonfiction author, including batch content creation The concept of a “parallel career” and why designing your life around your art beats waiting for a big break Getting your creative rhythm back after crisis or burnout through small, gentle steps You can find Lara at LaraBiancaPilcher.com. Transcript of the interview with Lara Bianca Pilcher Lara Bianca Pilcher is the author of Audacious Artistry: Reclaim Your Creative Identity and Thrive in a Saturated World. She's also a performing artist and actor, life and creativity coach, and the host of the Healthy Wealthy Wise Artist podcast. Welcome, Lara. Lara: Thank you for having me, Jo. Jo: It's exciting to talk to you today. First up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing. Lara: I'm going to call myself a greedy creative, because I started as a dancer, singer, and actress in musical theatre, which ultimately led me to London, the West End, and I was pursuing that in highly competitive performance circles. A lot of my future works come from that kind of place. But when I moved to America—which I did after my season in London and a little stint back in Australia, then to Atlanta, Georgia—I had a visa problem where I couldn't work legally, and it went on for about six months. Because I feel this urge to create, as so many of your listeners probably relate to, I was not okay with that. So that's actually where I started writing, in the quietness, with the limits and the restrictions. I've got two children and a husband, and they would go off to school and work and I'd be home thinking, ha. In that quietness, I just began to write. I love thinking of creativity as a mansion with many rooms, and you get to pick your rooms. I decided, okay, well the dance, acting, singing door is shut right now—I'm going to go into the writing room. So I did. Jo: I have had a few physical creatives on the show. Obviously one of your big rooms in your mansion is a physical room where you are actually performing and moving your body. I feel like this is something that those of us whose biggest area of creativity is writing really struggle with—the physical side. How do you think that physical practice of creativity has helped you in writing, which can be quite constrictive in that way? Lara: It's so good that you asked this because I feel what it trained me to do is ignore noise and show up. I don't like the word discipline—most of us get a bit uncomfortable with it, it's not a nice word. What being a dancer did was teach me the practice of what I like to call a rhythm, a creative rhythm, rather than a discipline, because rhythm ebbs and flows and works more with who we are as creatives, with the way creativity works in our body. That taught me: go to the barre over and over again—at the ballet barre, I'm talking about, not the pub. Go there over and over again. Warm up, do the work, show up when you don't feel like it. thaT naturally pivoted over to writing, so they're incredibly linked in the way that creativity works in our body. Jo: Do you find that you need to do physical practice still in order to get your creativity moving? I'm not a dancer. I do like to shake it around a bit, I guess. But I mainly walk. If I need to get my creativity going, I will walk. If people are stuck, do you think doing something physical is a good idea? Lara: It is, because the way that our body and our nervous system works—without going into too much boring science, although some people probably find it fascinating—is that when we shake off that lethargic feeling and we get blood flowing in our body, we naturally feel more awake. Often when you're walking or you're doing something like dance, your brain is not thinking about all of the big problems. You might be listening to music, taking in inspiration, taking in sunshine, taking in nature, getting those endorphins going, and that naturally leads to the brain being able to psychologically show up more as a creative. However, there are days, if I'm honest, where I wake up and the last thing I want to do is move. I want to be in a little blanket in the corner of the room with a hot cocoa or a coffee and just keep to myself. Those aren't always the most creative days, but sometimes I need that in my creative rhythm, and that's okay too. Jo: I agree. I don't like the word discipline, but as a dancer you certainly would've had to do that. I can't imagine how competitive it must be. I guess this is another thing about a career in dance or the physical arts. Does it age out? Is it really an ageist industry? Whereas I feel like with writing, it isn't so much about what your body can do anymore. Lara: That is true. There is a very real marketplace, a very real industry, and I'm careful because there's two sides to this coin. There is the fact that as we get older, our body has trouble keeping up at that level. There's more injuries, that sort of thing. There are some fit women performing in their sixties and seventies on Broadway that have been doing it for years, and they are fine. They'll probably say it's harder for some of them. Also, absolutely, I think there does feel in the professional sense like there can be a cap. A lot of casting in acting and in that world feels like there's fewer and fewer roles, particularly for women as we get older, but people are in that space all the time. There's a Broadway dancer I know who is 57, who's still trying to make it on Broadway and really open about that, and I think that's beautiful. So I'm careful with putting limits, because I think there are always outliers that step outside and go, “Hey, I'm not listening to that.” I think there's an audience for every age if you want there to be and you make the effort. But at the same time, yes, there is a reality in the industry. Totally. Jo: Obviously this show is not for dancers. I think it was more framing it as we are lucky in the writing industry, especially in the independent author community, because you can be any age. You can be writing on your deathbed. Most people don't have a clue what authors look like. Lara: I love that, actually. It's probably one of the reasons I maybe subconsciously went into writing, because I'm like, I want to still create and I'm getting older. It's fun. Jo: That's freeing. Lara: So freeing. It's a wonderful room in the mansion to stay in until the day I die, if I must put it that way. Jo: I also loved you mentioning that Broadway dancer. A lot of listeners write fiction—I write fiction as well as nonfiction—and it immediately makes me want to write her story. The story of a 57-year-old still trying to make it on Broadway. There's just so much in that story, and I feel like that's the other thing we can do: writing about the communities we come from, especially at different ages. Let's get into your book, Audacious Artistry. I want to start on this word audacity. You say audacity is the courage to take bold, intentional risks, even in the face of uncertainty. I read it and I was like, I love the sentiment, but I also know most authors are just full of self-doubt. Bold and audacious. These are difficult words. So what can you say to authors around those big words? Lara: Well, first of all, that self-doubt—a lot of us don't even know what it is in our body. We just feel it and go, ugh, and we read it as a lack of confidence. It's not that. It's actually natural. We all get it. What it is, is our body's natural ability to perceive threat and keep us safe. So we're like, oh, I don't know the outcome. Oh, I don't know if I'm going to get signed. Oh, I don't know if my work's going to matter. And we read that as self-doubt—”I don't have what it takes” and those sorts of things. That's where I say no. The reframe, as a coach, I would say, is that it's normal. Self-doubt is normal. Everyone has it. But audacity is saying, I have it, but I'm going to show up in the world anyway. There is this thing of believing, even in the doubt, that I have something to say. I like to think of it as a metaphor of a massive feasting table at Christmas, and there's heaps of different dishes. We get to bring a dish to the table rather than think we're going to bring the whole table. The audacity to say, “Hey, I have something to say and I'm going to put my dish on the table.” Jo: I feel like the “I have something to say” can also be really difficult for people, because, for example, you mentioned you have kids. Many people are like, I want to share this thing that happened to me with my kids, or a secret I learned, or a tip I think will help people. But there's so many people who've already done that before. When we feel like we have something to say but other people have said it before, how do you address that? Lara: I think everything I say, someone has already said, and I'm okay with that. But they haven't said it like me. They haven't said it in my exact way. They haven't written the sentence exactly the way—that's probably too narrow a point of view in terms of the sentence—maybe the story or the chapter. They haven't written it exactly like me, with my perspective, my point of view, my life experience, my lived experience. It matters. People have very short memories. You think of the last thing you watched on Netflix and most of us can't remember what happened. We'll watch the season again. So I think it's okay to be saying the same things as others, but recognise that the way you say it, your point of view, your stories, your metaphors, your incredible way of putting a sentence togethes, it still matters in that noise. Jo: I think you also talk in the book about rediscovering the joy of creation, as in you are doing it for you. One of the themes that I emphasise is the transformation that happens within you when you write a book. Forget all the people who might read it or not read it. Even just what transforms in you when you write is important enough to make it worthwhile. Lara: It really, really is. For me, talking about rediscovering the joy of creation is important because I've lost it at times in my career, both as a performing artist and as an author, in a different kind of way. When we get so caught up in the industry and the noise and the trends, it's easy to just feel overwhelmed. Overwhelm is made up of a lot of emotions like fear and sadness and grief and all sorts of things. A lot of us don't realise that that's what overwhelm is. When we start to go, “Hey, I'm losing my voice in all this noise because comparison is taking over and I'm feeling all that self-doubt,” it can feel just crazy. So for me, rediscovering the joy of creation is vital to survival as an author, as an artist. A classic example, if you don't mind me sharing my author story really quickly, is that when I first wrote the first version of my book, I was writing very much for me, not realising it. This is hindsight. My first version was a little more self-indulgent. I like to think of it like an arrowhead. I was trying to say too much. The concept was good enough that I got picked up by a literary agent and worked with an editor through that for an entire year. At the end of that time, they dropped me. I felt like, through that time, I learned a lot. It was wonderful. Their reason for dropping me was saying, “I don't think we have enough of a unique point of view to really sell this.” That was hard. I lay on my bed, stared at the ceiling, felt grief. The reality is it's so competitive. What happened for me in that year is that I was trying to please. If you're a new author, this is really important. You are so desperately trying to please the editor, trying to do all the right things, that you can easily lose your joy and your unique point of view because you are trying to show up for what you think they all need and want. What cut through the noise for me is I got off that bed after my three hours of grief—it was probably longer, to be fair—but I booked myself a writing coach. I went back to the drawing board. I threw a lot of the book away. I took some good concepts out that I already knew were good from the editor, then I rewrote the entire thing. It's completely different to the first version. That's the book that got a traditional publishing deal. That book was my unique point of view. That book was my belief, from that grief, that I still have something to say. Instead of trusting what the literary agent and the editor were giving me in those red marks all over that first version, I was like, this is what I want to say. That became the arrowhead that's cut into the industry, rather than the semi-trailer truck that I was trying to bulldoze in with no clear point of view. So rediscovering the joy of creation is very much about coming back to you. Why do I write? What do I want to say? That unique point of view will cut through the noise a lot of the time. I don't want to speak in absolutes, but a lot of the time it will cut through the noise better than you trying to please the industry. Jo: I can't remember who said it, but somebody talked about how you've got your stone, and your stone is rough and it has random colours and all this. Then you start polishing the stone, which you have to do to a point. But if you keep polishing the stone, it looks like every other stone. What's the point? That fits with what you were saying about trying to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one. I also think the reality of what you just said about the book is a lot of people's experience with writing in general. Certainly for me, I don't write in order. I chuck out a lot. I'm a discovery writer. People think you sit down and start A and finish Z, and that's it. It's kind of messy, isn't it? Was that the same in your physical creative life? Lara: Yes. Everything's a mess. In the book I actually talk about learning to embrace the cringe, because we all want to show up perfect. Just as you shared, we think, because we read perfect and look at perfect or near-perfect work—that's debatable all the time—we want to arrive there, and I guess that's natural. But what we don't often see on social media or other places is the mess. I love the behind the scenes of films. I want to see the messy creative process. The reality is we have to learn to embrace the messy cringe because that's completely normal. My first version was so messy, and it's about being able to refine it and recognise that that is normal. So yes, embrace it. That's my quote for the day. Embrace the cringe, show up messy. It's all right. Jo: You mentioned the social media, and the subtitle of the book mentions a “saturated world.” The other problem is there are millions of books out there now. AI is generating more content than humans do, and it is extremely hard to break through. How are we to deal with this saturated world? When do we join in and when do we step away? Lara: I think it's really important not to have black and white thinking about it, because trust me, every day I meet an artist that will say, “I hate that I have to show up online.” To be honest with you, there's a big part of me that does also. But the saturation of the world is something that I recognise, and for me, it's like I'm in the world but not of it. That saturation can cause so much overwhelm and nervous system threat and comparison. What I've personally decided to do is have intentional showing up. That looks like checking in intentionally with a design, not a randomness, and then checking out. When push comes to shove, at the end of the day, I really believe that what sells books is people's trust in us as a person. They might go through an airport and not know us at all and pick up the book because it's a bestseller and they just trust the reputation, but so much of what I'm finding as an artist is that personal relationship, that personal trust. Whether that's through people knowing you via your podcast or people meeting you in a room. Especially in nonfiction, I think that's really big. Intentional presence from a place where we've regulated ourselves, being aware that it's saturated, but my job's not to be focused on the saturation. My job is to find my unique voice and say I have something to bring. Be intentional with that. Shoot your arrow, and then step out of the noise, because it's just overwhelming if you choose to live there and scroll without any intentionality at all. Jo: So how do people do that intentionality in a practical way around, first of all, choosing a platform, and then secondly, how they create content and share content and engage? What are some actual practical tips for intentionality? Lara: I can only speak from my experience, but I'm going to be honest, every single application I sent asked for my platform stats. Every single one. Platform stats as in how many followers, how many people listening to your podcast, how many people are reading your blog. That came up in every single literary agent application. So I would be a fool today to say you've got to ignore that, because that's just the brass tacks, unless you're already like a famous footballer or something. Raising and building a platform of my own audience has been a part of why I was able to get a publishing deal. In doing that, I've learned a lot of hard lessons. Embrace the cringe with marketing and social media as well, because it's its own beast. Algorithms are not what I worry about. They're not going to do the creativity for you. What social media's great at is saying, “Hey, I'm here”—it's awareness. It's not where I sell stuff. It's where I say, I'm here, this is what I'm doing, and people become aware of me and I can build that relationship. People do sell through social media, but it's more about awareness statistically. I am on a lot of platforms, but not all of them work for every author or every style of book. I've done a lot of training. I've really had to upskill in this space and get good at it. I've put myself through courses because I feel like, yes, we can ignore it if we want to, but for me it's an intentional opting in because the data shows that it's been a big part of being able to get published. That's overwhelming to hear for some people. They don't want to hear that. But that's kind of the world that we are in, isn't it? Jo: I think the main point is that you can't do everything and you shouldn't even try to do everything. The best thing to do is pick a couple of things, or pick one thing, and focus on that. For example, I barely ever do video, so I definitely don't do TikTok. I don't do any kind of video stuff. But I have this podcast. Audio is my happy place, and as you said, long-form audio builds trust. That is one way you can sell, but it's also very slow—very, very slow to build an audio platform. Then I guess my main social media would be Instagram, but I don't engage a lot there. So do you have one or two main things that you do, and any thoughts on using those for book marketing? Lara: I do a lot of cross-posting. I am on Instagram and I do a lot of creation there, and I'm super intentional about this. I actually do 30 days at a time, and then it's like my intentional opt-in. I'll create over about two days, edit and plan. It's really, really planned—shoot everything, edit everything, put it all together, and then upload everything. That will be 30 days' worth. Then I back myself right out of there, because I don't want to stay in that space. I want to be in the creative space, but I do put those two days a month aside to do that on Instagram. Then I tweak things for YouTube and what works on LinkedIn, which is completely different to Instagram. As I'm designing my content, I have in mind that this one will go over here and this one can go on here, because different platforms push different things. I am on Threads, but Threads is not statistically where you sell books, it's just awareness. Pinterest I don't think has been very good for my type of work, to be honest. For others it might. It's a search engine, it's where people go to get a recipe. I don't necessarily feel like that's the best place, this is just my point of view. For someone else it might be brilliant if you're doing a cookbook or something like that. I am on a lot of platforms. My podcast, however, I feel is where I'm having the most success, and also my blog. Those things as a writer are very fulfilling. I've pushed growing a platform really hard, and I am on probably almost every platform except for TikTok, but I'm very intentional with each one. Jo: I guess the other thing is the business model. The fiction business model is very, very different to nonfiction. You've got a book, but your higher-cost and higher-value offerings are things that a certain number of people come through to you and pay you more money than the price of a book. Could talk about how the book leads into different parts of your business? Because some people are like, “Am I going to make a living wage from book sales of a nonfiction book?” And usually people have multiple streams of income. Lara: I think it's smart to have multiple streams of income. A lot of people, as you would know, would say that a book is a funnel. For those who haven't heard of it, a way that people come into your bigger offerings. They don't have to be, but very much I do see it that way. It's also credibility. When you have a published book, there's a sense of credibility. I do have other things. I have courses, I have coaching, I have a lot of things that I call my parallel career that chug alongside my artist work and actually help stabilise that freelance income. Having a book is brilliant for that. I think it's a wonderful way to get out there in the world. No matter what's happening in all the online stuff, when you're on an aeroplane, so often someone still wants to read a book. When you're on the beach, they don't want to be there with a laptop. If you're on the sand, you want to be reading a beautiful paper book. The smell of it, the visceral experience of it. Books aren't going anywhere, to me. I still feel like there are always going to be people that want to pick it up and dig in and learn so much of your entire life experience quickly. Jo: We all love books here. I think it's important, as you do talk about career design and you mentioned there the parallel career—I get a lot of questions from people. They may just be writing their first book and they want to get to the point of making money so they could leave their day job or whatever. But it takes time, doesn't it? So how can we be more strategic about this sort of career design? Lara: For me, this has been a big one because lived experience here is that I know artists in many different areas, whether they're Broadway performers or music artists. Some of them are on almost everything I watch on TV. I'm like, oh, they're that guy again. I know that actor is on almost everything. I'll apply this over to writers. The reality is that these high-end performers that I see all the time showing up, even on Broadway in lead roles, all have another thing that they do, because they can still have, even at the highest level, six months between a contract. Applying that over to writing is the same thing, in that books and the money from them will ebb and flow. What so often artists are taught—and authors fit into this—is that we ultimately want art to make us money. So often that becomes “may my art rescue me from this horrible life that I'm living,” and we don't design the life around the art. We hope, hope, hope that our art will provide. I think it's a beautiful hope and a valid one. Some people do get that. I'm all for hoping our art will be our main source of income. But the reality is for the majority of people, they have something else. What I see over and over again is these audacious dreams, which are wonderful, and everything pointing towards them in terms of work. But then I'll see the actor in Hollywood that has a café job and I'm like, how long are you going to just work at that café job? They're like, “Well, I'm goint to get a big break and then everything's going to change.” I think we can think the same way. My big break will come, I'll get the publishing deal, and then everything will change. The reframe in our thinking is: what if we looked at this differently? Instead of side hustle, fallback career, instead of “my day job,” we say parallel career. How do I design a life that supports my art? And if I get to live off my art, wonderful. For me, that's looked like teaching and directing musical theatre. It's looked like being able to coach other artists. It's looked like writing and being able to pivot my creativity in the seasons where I've needed to. All of that is still creativity and energising, and all of it feeds the great big passion I have to show up in the world as an artist. None of it is actually pulling me away or draining me. I mean, you have bad days, of course, but it's not draining my art. When we are in this way of thinking—one day, one day, one day—we are not designing intentionally. What does it look like to maybe upskill and train in something that would be more energising for my parallel career that will chug alongside us as an artist? We all hope our art can totally 100% provide for us, which is the dream and a wonderful dream, and one that I still have. Jo: It's hard, isn't it? Because I also think that, personally, I need a lot of input in order to create. I call myself more of a binge writer. I just finished the edits on my next novel and I worked really hard on that. Now I won't be writing fiction for, I don't know, maybe six months or something, because now I need to input for the next one. I have friends who will write 10,000 words a day because they don't need that. They have something internal, or they're just writing a different kind of book that doesn't need that. Your book is a result of years of experience, and you can't write another book like that every year. You just can't, because you don't have enough new stuff to put in a book like that every single year. I feel like that's the other thing. People don't anticipate the input time and the time it takes for the ideas to come together. It is not just the production of the book. Lara: That's completely true. It goes back to this metaphor that creativity in the body is not a machine, it's a rhythm. I like to say rhythm over consistency, which allows us to say, “Hey, I'm going to be all in.” I was all in on writing. I went into a vortex for days on end, weeks on end, months and probably years on end. But even within that, there were ebbs and flows of input versus “I can't go near it today.” Recognising that that's actually normal is fine. There are those people that are outliers, and they will be out of that box. A lot of people will push that as the only way. “I am going to write every morning at 10am regardless.” That can work for some people, and that's wonderful. For those of us who don't like that—and I'm one of those people, that's not me as an artist—I accept the rhythm of creativity and that sometimes I need to do something completely different to feed my soul. I'm a big believer that a lot of creative block is because we need an adventure. We need to go out and see some art. To do good art, you've got to see good art, read good art, get outside, do something else for the input so that we have the inspiration to get out of the block. I know a screenwriter who was writing a really hard scene of a daughter's death—her mum's death. It's not easy to just write that in your living room when you've never gone through it. So she took herself out—I mean, it sounds morbid, but as a writer you'll understand the visceral nature of this—and sat at somebody's tombstone that day and just let that inform her mind and her heart. She was able to write a really powerful scene because she got out of the house and allowed herself to do something different. All that to say that creativity, the natural process, is an in-and-out thing. It ebbs and flows as a rhythm. People are different, and that's fine. But it is a rhythm in the way it works scientifically in the body. Jo: On graveyards—we love graveyards around here. Lara: I was like, sorry everyone, this isn't very nice. Jo: Oh, no. People are well used to it on this show. Let's come back to rhythm. When you are in a good rhythm, or when your body's warmed up and you are in the flow and everything's great, that feels good. But what if some people listening have found their rhythm is broken in some way, or it's come to a stop? That can be a real problem, getting moving again if you stop for too long. What are some ways we can get that rhythm back into something that feels right again? Lara: First of all, for people going through that, it's because our body actually will prioritise survival when we're going through crisis or too much stress. Creativity in the brain will go, well, that's not in that survival nature. When we are going through change—like me moving countries—it would disconnect us a lot from not only ourselves and our sense of identity, but creativity ultimately reconnects you back into life. I feel like to be at our optimum creative self, once we get through the crisis and the stress, is to gently nudge ourselves back in by little micro things. Whether it's “I'm just going to have the rhythm of writing one sentence a day.” As we do that, those little baby steps build momentum and allow us to come back in. Creativity is a life force. It's not about production, it's actually how we get to any unique contribution we're going to bring to the world. As we start to nudge ourselves back in, there's healing in that and there's joy in that. Then momentum comes. I know momentum comes from those little steps, rather than the overwhelming “I've got to write a novel this week” mindset. It's not going to happen, most of the time, when we are nudging our way back in. Little baby steps, kindness with ourselves. Staying connected to yourself through change or through crisis is one of the kindest things we can offer ourselves, and allowing ourselves to come into that rhythm—like that musical song of coming back in with maybe one line of the song instead of the entire masterpiece, which hopefully it will be one day. Jo: I was also thinking of the dancing world again, and one thing that is very different with writers is that so much of what we do is alone. In a lot of the performance art space, there's a lot more collaboration and groups of people creating things together. Is that something you've kept hold of, this kind of collaborative energy? How do you think we can bring that collaborative energy more into writing? Lara: Writing is very much alone. Obviously some people, depending on the project, will write in groups, but generally speaking, it's alone. For me, what that looks like is going out. I do this, and I know for some writers this is like, I don't want to go and talk to people. There are a lot of introverts in writing, as you are aware. I do go to creative mixers. I do get out there. I'm planning right now my book launch with a local bookstore, one in Australia and one here in America. Those things are scary, but I know that it matters to say I'm not in this alone. I want to bring my friends in. I want to have others part of this journey. I want to say, hey, I did this. And of course, I want to sell books. That's important too. It's so easy to hide, because it's scary to get out there and be with others. Yet I know that after a creative mixer or a meetup with all different artists, no matter their discipline, I feel very energised by that. Writers will come, dancers will come, filmmakers will come. It's that creative force that really energises my work. Of course, you can always meet with other writers. There's one person I know that runs this thing where all they do is they all get on Zoom together and they all write. Their audio's off, but they're just writing. It's just the feeling of, we're all writing but we're doing it together. It's a discipline for them, but because there's a room of creatives all on Zoom, they're like, I'm here, I've showed up, there's others. There's a sense of accountability. I think that's beautiful. I personally don't want to work that way, but some people do, and I think that's gorgeous too. Jo: Whatever sustains you. I think one of the important things is to realise you are not alone. I get really confused when people say this now. They're like, “Writing's such a lonely life, how do you manage?” I'm like, it is so not lonely. Lara: Yes. Jo: I'm sure you do too. Especially as a podcaster, a lot of people want to have conversations. We are having a conversation today, so that fulfils my conversation quota for the day. Lara: Exactly. Real human connection. It matters. Jo: Exactly. So maybe there's a tip for people. I'm an introvert, so this actually does fulfil it. It's still one-on-one, it's still you and me one-on-one, which is good for introverts. But it's going out to a lot more people at some point who will listen in to our conversation. There are some ways to do this. It's really interesting hearing your thoughts. Tell people where they can find you and your books and your podcast online. Lara: The book is called Audacious Artistry: Reclaim Your Creative Identity and Thrive in a Saturated World, and it's everywhere. The easiest thing to do would be to visit my website, LaraBiancaPilcher.com/book, and you'll find all the links there. My podcast is called Healthy Wealthy Wise Artist, and it's on all the podcast platforms. I do short coaching for artists on a lot of the things we've been talking about today. Jo: Brilliant. Well, thanks so much for your time, Lara. That was great. Lara: Thank you.The post Audacious Artistry: Reclaiming Your Creative Identity And Thriving In A Saturated World With Lara Bianca Pilcher first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Today we're talking about the overwhelm cycle — how it starts, why it keeps looping, and what it actually looks like when you're parenting neurodivergent kids, juggling puberty, appointments, social stuff, marriage, work, hormones, and your own identity. We also talk about what disrupting the overwhelm cycle actually means. Not eliminating stress. Not becoming a zen monk. But noticing the pattern and interrupting it before it takes you out. Because overwhelm isn't just about too much on your plate.It's about carrying too much alone. If you're tired, stretched thin, and wondering how to stop living in reaction mode — you're not crazy. You're probably just stuck in the cycle. Let's disrupt it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does your weekly planning routine usually fall apart by Monday afternoon? If you have a graveyard of half-filled planners and abandoned Notion dashboards, please hear me: it's not YOU. You just haven't found a system that works with your ADHD brain If you've tried every app, color-coded calendar, and 27-step workflow out there but still feel overwhelmed, this video is for you. Today, we're exploring the Alastair Weekly Log: a ridiculously simple, flexible planning method that uses just one piece of paper (or a notebook page) to give you a clear snapshot of your week. This isn't about rigid time-blocking or forecasting every minute of your day. Instead, it's a simple approach that helps you visualize your capacity, manage your energy, and start scheduling a reasonable amount for a human (not a robot) In this episode, you will discover: Why complex planning systems often fail our ADHD Brains The simple "split page" setup you can do in under 5 minutes How to use the "dot method" to handle tasks when life inevitably goes off the rails Why this visual approach helps curb over-scheduling 5 specific reasons this method is a game-changer for ADHD brains Work With Me:

Do you ever feel like "busy" is your middle name? I get it. We are continuing our chat about those Big B Words, and today, we're tackling busy.    It's time to break up with busy.   Sure, being the go-to woman feels amazing – you're dependable, essential, crushing it. But what if I told you that your value has absolutely nothing to do with your overflowing to-do list?   Join me as we uncover why busyness keeps showing up in your life and how to choose intentionality over exhaustion and overwhelm.   I'm sharing actionable strategies to prioritize what truly matters, create space for what lights you up, and finally stop spinning your wheels.   You don't have to sacrifice your peace or your family to win in business. Let's do this together!  

Grab a copy of our BOOK here: http://winningtheweek.com/Join Lifehack Tribe: https://members.lifehackmethod.com/join-lifehack-tribeSUBSCRIBE to our podcast on the platform of your choice!Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3pNtPVeApple Podcasts: http://apple.co/3tiIpWWOr subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifehackBootcampTime stamps:02:53 - The Core Problem Defined. Lisa names her main struggle: too many ideas and no clear starting point for embedding customer experience strategically into company culture.06:46 - Choosing the Critical Path. Overwhelm comes from trying to do everything; clarity comes from choosing what actually matters now.08:19 - Finding “The Possible.” Progress lives in the overlap between passion, business priorities, timing, stakeholders, and resources.09:22 - Making Ideas Compete. Turning ideas into action requires forcing them to compete against real constraints.11:48 - Lead With Problems or Quick Wins. Ideas gain traction fastest when they solve an existing problem or create an easy win.12:30 - Lily Pads, Not Leaps. Big visions succeed when broken into small, provable steps that build momentum.14:09 - Acting Without Permission. Meaningful change can begin by acting within what you already control.16:35 - From Vision to Reality. Execution feels messy because it turns idealized ideas into real-world impact.18:17 - Imperfect Impact Beats Perfect Ideas. Helping people imperfectly in reality matters more than holding a perfect vision.20:38 - Metrics as the Missing Link. Influence grows when ideas are tied to the metrics leadership cares about.23:56 - Bring Wins, Not Requests. Credibility is built by delivering results before asking for buy-in.29:02 - Cutting Low-Leverage Work. Progress requires letting go of work that crowds out high-impact execution.33:36 - Stacking Small Wins Builds Trust. Consistent execution earns autonomy, credibility, and influence.35:07 - Clear Decision Criteria. The path forward is choosing low-risk, high-overlap actions tied to company goals.Check out our FREE masterclass all about How To Plan The Perfect Week In 30 Minutes Flat: https://bit.ly/3eEZ9AQCheck out our website: https://lifehackmethod.com/

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...Have you ever felt like your brain is a wildflower garden, gorgeous, full of potential, and also… a little untamed? In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie talks with nature-inspired mentor and certified coach Tigrilla Gardenia about what it really means to be a multi-passionate (aka a multipotentialite), and why “scattered” might be the most inaccurate label we've ever accepted.Together, they explore the powerful reframe, you're not scattered, you're living in an ecosystem, plus how plant intelligence, forest bathing, and “plantness” (presence) can help you find your deep pattern, trust your rhythm, and turn overwhelm into aligned action. You'll also hear about Damanhur in Northern Italy, the Temples of Humankind, and the surprising wisdom of plants when it comes to fear, intuition, and designing a life that flows.What you'll learn in this episode:What a multipotentialite is, and why it's not a problem to fixHow to find your through line, the deep pattern that connects your “random” interestsA simple way to tell the difference between curiosity and avoidanceWhat forest bathing is and how presence changes your stress responseWhat makes Damanhur feel like Hogwarts meets Oz, and how to explore itNotable moments:“You're not scattered. You're living in an ecosystem.”The “nature has no waste” realization, nothing about you is uselessThe truth about “Jack of all trades,” and why that phrase is… questionable at best“Plantness” as presence, not tuning out, but quieting to hear it allJulie's “I kill plants” identity shift, and how it reflected other relationshipsGuest Info (for show notes): Tigrilla Gardenia is a nature-inspired mentor and certified coach who supports multipassionates, divergent creatives, and soul rebels in aligning their ideas into action using plant wisdom, presence, and somatic, intuitive practices. She lives in Damanhur, a spiritual community in Northern Italy.If you've been told you're “too much,” too scattered, too sensitive, or Support the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

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Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. Most people are drowning in endless to-dos, convinced they need to do more to achieve more. But successful people know a secret: more is on the other side of less. In this episode, I share a powerful three-question framework that cuts through the chaos and helps you focus on what actually moves you forward. If you're tired of rushing around like a chicken with its head cut off, this simple filter will change how you approach your day. Ready to eliminate 80% of what you think you need to do? Featured Story I was working with an Inner Circle member leading a high-performance team. Smart people, ambitious, aggressive. Lots of chaos. She was overwhelmed trying to manage everyone's input and competing priorities. I told her to stop playing the consensus game. Put your head down, decide what you want to do, and go do it. Don't announce it. Just let them catch up. She filtered everything through three simple questions: should, can, must. Within weeks, people noticed her momentum and asked how they could do the same thing. It's not about working harder. It's about getting ruthlessly clear on what actually matters. Important Points More money, happiness, and time exist on the other side of doing less, not more. That's the real secret to success. Most to-do lists are built for someone with 40 hours a week and zero responsibilities—and that's definitely not you. One powerful decision made right now can completely change your trajectory before this podcast even ends today. Memorable Quotes "If you're rushing around all the time like crazy, you're proving loud and clear you have no control or discipline." "Should is brainstorming. Can is reality. Must is the priority layer where you finally stop negotiating with yourself." "If everything feels urgent all the time, congratulations—you've successfully avoided deciding what actually matters." Scott's Three-Step Approach Ask what should you do that will lead directly and quickly to achieving your goal—this is your brainstorm layer. Then ask what can you realistically do today given your actual time, energy, resources, and other commitments. Finally ask what must you do if you only had one hour tomorrow with something critical at stake—that's your priority. Chapters 0:02 - Happy Friday the 13th (and Daytona 500 weekend) 2:03 - Why you're overwhelmed (and why it keeps happening) 3:38 - The truth about massive action (you're doing it wrong) 5:40 - How fast can you actually change your life? 7:05 - The should, can, must framework (that ends overwhelm) 10:25 - Marcus Aurelius on doing less (ancient wisdom wins) 12:23 - Real talk about putting your oxygen mask on first Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices