Podcasts about overwhelm

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village and today is a rebroadcast of an episode with Larissa Geleris and we got to dive into when your nervous system is overwhelmed by your child's sensory needs. I, for one, have this at my household. I have a sensory mismatch with one of my children and my husband has a sensory mismatch with our other child and so we're constantly navigating this in real life. And at the end of this episode, Rach and I came together for a breakdown of what this looks like in real life in our households. I hope this one is hitting you at a good time, y 'all. It's a reminder I think we all need. All right, let's dive in.  Connect with Larissa: Instagram: @steadyparents Website: https://www.steadyparents.com/ Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if simplifying your business starts with getting really clear about what only you can do?   Today, I'm joined by Claire Olinik, founder of Good Harbor, to talk about websites, AI, automation, visibility, and what it really takes to build a strong online foundation.   We discussed building an online presence that truly connects with the right people, using AI as a tool rather than a replacement for human connection, and identifying which parts of your business are worth automating or outsourcing.   Claire and I also got real about burnout and how easily moms and entrepreneurs hyper-focus on something small when the bigger issue is that we need help, rest, boundaries, or communication.   If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the moving pieces of your business, this conversation will remind you that you can do anything, but you don't have to do everything.   Connect with Claire Website: https://goodharborworks.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-olinik/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireolinik   

Ariella Cohen Coleman was going to work in fashion. She wanted to be a Bloomingdale's buyer. Then her dad was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer when she was thirteen, and he died when she was seventeen, and by the time she got to college her entire world had reoriented around advocacy.She went to law school to fix healthcare. Not to practice law. To fix the system that had her mother spending every day of her father's illness fighting insurance companies just to get covered care covered.Then she got sick herself, got told never to talk about it professionally, and spent years believing she was the only lawyer in the country with a complex health history.Today she's the founder of The Wellness Esquire and host of its podcast, and she runs Ariella Law with no billable hours from beaches around the world.In this episode we cover:Why she went to law school with no intention of ever practicingWatching her mom become her first example of an advocateGetting diagnosed during her first year of law school and what she learned about staying safeSix concussions, and the one that finally made her stopWorking through a concussion for a month because stopping felt like weaknessHow boredom turned into the first real questions she'd ever asked herselfBeing told never to discuss her health professionally, and what happened when she finally didThe law student who messaged her after that first post, and where she is nowWhy we're too quiet about the options, and how many ways there actually are to be a lawyerHer two pieces of advice for any lawyer who knows something is wrongBuilding a firm with no billable hours, chosen clients, and a written mistakes policyThe Wellness Esquire directory and why community is the missing pieceConnect with Ariella Cohen Coleman:Website: thewellnessesquire.comAlso: ariellacohencoleman.comLinkedIn: Ariella Cohen ColemanPodcast: The Wellness Esquire, available everywhere and on YouTubeWork with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity, and what's next, helping them redefine success on their own terms.

You do everything for everyone—and you're good at it. That's your light. It what makes you so successful. The shadow of that is that you're simultaneously experiencing internal friction that shows up as nighttime racing thoughts, worrying about your kids, more tension than you'd like to admit, and a never-ending to-do list. It's not you. It's your brain. Specifically, your unmanaged brain. In this episode, learn why this is happening and exactly what to do about it.     WORK WITH ME     Motherhood — The Mom On Purpose Membership Weight Loss — At Your Goal Weight     SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Show notes: momonpurpose.com/418 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

What does it look like to make prayer part of the way you run your business, rather than something you fit in after everything else? Doug Greathouse talks with James Williams, author, podcaster, speaker and creator of Dark Waters, about what James calls partnering with God in business. James shares how he organizes his day around prayer, learns to discern the Holy Spirit's direction, and makes room for faith when work feels overwhelming. The conversation moves into James's views on spiritual warfare, repentance, generational patterns, and the relationship between priesthood and kingship. Doug and James also discuss business setbacks, sacrifice, removing distractions, and praying for protection over a business and home. In this episode: - Making time for prayer when business feels overwhelming - Hearing God's voice through prayer, scripture and experience - James's perspective on repentance and generational patterns - Why James connects spiritual life with business leadership - Learning from business setbacks and trusting God - Removing distractions to make room for spiritual growth - The "gates of prayer" and James's biblical explanation - Praying for protection over your business and home CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and welcome to James Williams 01:40 Organizing the business day around prayer 06:06 Overwhelm, sacrifice and partnering with God 12:08 Hearing God's voice and discerning His direction 21:37 Repentance and spiritual communication 26:38 Generational patterns and the bloodline 32:55 Priesthood, kingship and business leadership 44:18 Removing distractions for spiritual growth 49:17 The gates of prayer and their biblical basis 54:35 Praying for protection over business and home 01:06:32 Where to follow James and a possible part two 01:08:22 Final challenge: make time to pray

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Enter for your chance to win a copy of "Thoughtload" by Liane Davey: http://chainoflearning.com/85Giveaway ends October 9th at 11:45pm Pacific Time.Your team isn't resisting change. They don't have room for it.It's not just workload that's overwhelming us, it's what Liane Davey calls our "thoughtload": the invisible tax on our performance and presence.Liane is an organizational psychologist who works with CEOs and executive teams leading organizational transformation. In her latest book she uncovers how complexity, decisions, and emotional weight are draining us, leaving us feeling like there's too much to do and no space left to think.We bring home what's weighing on us at work, and what we're worried about comes to the next meeting with us. We end up half-present, consumed by what's going on inside, not what's in front of us.Liane shares how to lighten the noise inside your head to focus your attention, work through what you're carrying emotionally, and get your energy back.Urgency, constant change, and the pressure to deliver aren't going away. But thoughtload is something you can manage, before it turns into leadership burnout for you or your team.You'll Learn:Why the person pushing back on your organizational change isn't a resistor, and what is actually going on inside their brainWhy we've become intolerant of iteration, and how to position a decision so that correcting course doesn't land as flip-floppingHow your team can be busy, productive, and still not moving toward the outcomeHow a heavy thoughtload keeps you from having a hard conversation, and how avoiding productive conflict makes your load heavierWhat it means to "metabolize your thoughtload", and why filling every walk and commute with input leaves no room to thinkIMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes: ChainOfLearning.com/85Connect with Liane Davey: linkedin.com/in/lianedaveyPurchase a copy of Liane's book: thoughtload.comLearn more about Liane: lianedavey.comFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonSubscribe to my newsletter: KBJAnderson.com/newsletterCheck out my website for resources and working together: KBJAnderson.comJoin us on the Japan Leadership Experience: KBJAnderson.com/JapanTripTIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:03:00 Why it's not the workload—it's the thoughtload06:00 How thoughtload undermines team performance08:00 Why overwhelm shifts leaders from reflection to reaction11:00 Three ways to manage your thoughtload12:00 Why being productive doesn't mean you're effective16:45 The problem with having too many priorities19:00 How leaders can lighten their team's thoughtload20:45 Why your brain needs space to process, not more input23:00 What change leaders miss about resistance24:30 Why labeling people “change resistors” gets it wrong29:30 How avoiding conflict makes your thoughtload heavier32:30 Why managing thoughtload means saying no to good things36:15 When changing direction is learning—not flip-flopping37:25 What deserves to be in your thoughtload? Enter for your chance to win a copy of "Thoughtload" by Liane Davey: http://chainoflearning.com/85Giveaway ends October 9th at 11:45pm Pacific Time.

This week, Thomas shares the warning signs of chronic overwhelm that can indicate that you're headed towards burnout and critical steps you can take to reduce stress and restore balance.He explains that there's a spectrum ranging from overwhelm to burnout, and why the signposts along the way (like being unable to relax) are so easy to miss, especially when you have a history of trauma.On this journey, he stresses how essential it is that we learn to embrace discomfort, and shares the key pillars for preventing burnout, which include things like relational regulation, strengthening your sense of your body, having a regular spiritual practice, and finding ways to nourish joy.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

End of year overwhelm for high-achieving women is something I see every Q4, when work deadlines and holiday stress hit in the same week. As a licensed therapist, I talk about why Q4 feels so heavy and how letting go of end of year goals that no longer fit can protect us from burnout during the busiest season of the year.What You'll Learn✅ Why Q4 at work and Q4 at home become two sprints that nobody else sees in full✅ How the pressure to set New Year's goals catches up with us in the last quarter✅ Two ways to tell whether a goal still fits, starting with how you'd feel crossing it off unfinished✅ How to reshape a goal into a smaller version you'll actually keep✅ A simple way to sort end of year goals into what you'll finish, what moves to next year, and what you're done carrying✅ A guided reflection to find and protect time for yourself on your calendar this seasonChapters00:00 Q4 Reality Check00:40 Welcome And Busy Season02:21 Workload Meets Home Life04:13 Goals And Q4 Pressure05:40 Keep Or Drop Goals07:25 Resize The Goal08:28 Support And Coaching08:43 Schedule Time For You10:28 Final EncouragementSend us Fan MailSupport the showGRAB AN OFFER

Tuesday September 29, 2026 Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb

DESCRIPTION:In this episode of Helping Teachers Thrive, Tem shares practical strategies for effective lesson planning so teachers can start the new academic year prepared, confident and free from overwhelm. She explains how to plan to the top for high attainers, build in progressive challenge tasks, use simple scaffolds that work for everyone, structuring lessons clearly and keeping planning efficient by using simple tools. Tem also covers student self- and peer-assessment to cut marking, incorporating technology, movement activities, and the golden rule: keep it simple so you protect your wellbeing and avoid burnout.If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Keep planning simple (KISS) - never spend hours on a single one-hour lesson.Plan to the top first: design progressive activities for high attainers, then scaffold down for others.Include a clear starter with sentence starters and word banks, plus a “challenge yourself” task for early finishers.Use student self-assessment and peer-marking to dramatically reduce your marking workload.Build a logical sequence of activities that feed into each other and include quick formative checks.Pre-plan 3-5 guided questions so you always have prompts ready to deepen understanding.Give students choice in how they present their work to increase engagement and autonomy.Share resources with colleagues and use technology to save time and support learners.BEST MOMENTS:"If you're spending three, four, five hours planning a single lesson, that's too much… In that four or five hours, you can plan multiple lessons.""Plan to the top. Plan with those high students in mind first… so that they don't get stalled in your lessons.""Keep it simple. Kiss is how I remember it. Keep it simple.""We need to reduce our workload. Get your students to mark their own starter activity… rather than having to mark it yourself.""Do not overcomplicate it, please. That's the worst thing we can do as teachers."VALUABLE RESOURCES:https://patreon.com/thehelpingteachersthrivehub?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkEPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-mark-smarter-and-faster-9-top-tips-for-teachers/id1681843058?i=1000660967214ABOUT THE HOST:Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.ABOUT THE SHOW:The podcast for teachers of many years, trainee teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Join Tem as she delves into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, tips, and advice on a variety of teaching strategies to help teachers thrive as classroom practitioners. CONNECT & CONTACT: Email: tem@helpingteachersthrive.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtipsInstagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtipsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tem-ezimokhai-23306a263 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have seen the headlines warning about possible food shortages in 2027, but how much should we actually be worried?In this episode, I'm digging into what's behind those warnings, some of the very real cracks in our modern food system, and why I think they're worth paying attention to without spiraling into doom-and-gloom prepping. I'll share why margin has become my motto lately and give some practical action steps for helping becoming prepared without stress and panic. Because I firmly believe the goal isn't to predict the future, but about how to become a little less fragile no matter what happens next.Podcast Episode Highlights:Why folks are currently freaking out about possible 2027 food shortagesDoing a deeper dive about the news headlines & modern farming issuesBecoming aware of our modern food system flaws & changesWhy I'm not big into the 'doom and gloom' prepper lifestyleWhy 'margin' is my current mottoQuestions to ask yourself to prepare yourself without stressAction Step #1: don't panic, but pay attentionAction Step #2: do food storage based on the foods you actually useAction Step #3: don't just build the inventory, build the skillsFinal thoughtsResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Azure Standard and their non-GMO, wholesome food options (especially bulk food) here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU–> Join Azure Standard for FREE and enjoy 15% off your first order of $100 or more. Simply use promo code OLDFASHIONED15 at checkout.Find details on my new food storage system here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/p/i-lost-my-pantry-freezers-and-gardenCheck out my NEW cookbook here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-cookbookPrevious Podcast Episodes & Blog Articles on Food Storage & Food Supplies:How Running a Restaurant Taught Me to Spend Less on Groceries (podcast episode)How I'm Preparing Our Homestead for Supply Chain Hiccups (podcast episode)How to Store and Use Bulk Pantry Goods (blog article)How to Store a Year's Worth of Food for Your Family (Without Waste and Overwhelm) (blog article)Top Tips For Storing Vegetables Without a Root Cellar (blog article)OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

We don't talk enough in this industry about how much it matters to be truly seen for our work…and how much it can subtly unravel us when we're not. This episode is my soulful, personal, and slightly vulnerable exploration of what I call Sacred Recognition: the deep human need to be seen by another person for what's good, profound, or brilliant inside of us. I share my own lifelong relationship with wanting recognition (including an embarrassing admission about Tony Robbins), some research on why we need it, and the very real dangers of relying on it too much — including something I call "the well that can never be filled." In this episode: What Sacred Recognition actually is, and why wanting it isn't needy or shallow The shame so many practitioners secretly carry around wanting (or not getting) appreciation from clients The research behind why humans need external recognition, not just self-validation "The well that can never be filled": the danger of over-relying on outside praise Why chasing vanity numbers on social media will never satisfy the deeper need How to build the muscle of recognizing yourself, and actually take in recognition when it comes Why your clients need sacred recognition from you too — and what that requires of you as a practitioner If you've ever wondered why client praise means so much to you, or felt a pang of shame about wanting it or not getting it, this episode is for you. And if you haven't yet, please follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. Suggest a podcast topic: Email us at info@applieddepthinstitute.com with the subject line "podcast topic!" Learn about Advanced Depth  Learn about The Sacred Depths Transformational Practitioner Training Hang out with me!  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanna.lindenbaum/  On The Coaching Revolution on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingfacilitationmastery Join our mailing community — Get a copy of How to Help Clients Overcome Procrastination, Overwhelm and More  

The U.S. Constitution and Florida laws are clear that Coastal Family Church has the right to hold church services on church property. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org. 

Take counsel from Psalm 30 and pray often. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Even with star Ammar Banire sidelined another week, Oswego earned a dominant 44-21 win at Yorkville, thanks to Graham Schwab's three touchdowns, including a flea-flicker TD pass, and a dominant second half that saw the Panthers force turnovers on four straight drives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Overthinking can quickly lead to unnecessary stress and overwhelm, especially when your mind starts focusing on problems that aren't actually real. In this Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation episode, Kristel Bauer shares two simple questions that can help you step back from anxious thoughts, put your concerns into perspective, and navigate moments of overwhelm with greater clarity. Tune in for a quick mindset reset to help you spend less energy worrying about what might happen and more energy focusing on what matters right now. Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have 3 stories for you this week: SkyeBrowse rolls out new pricing tiers, The FCC moves to block DJI and Autel chips, and Amazon's delivery drones are overwhelming a Texas suburb.SkyeBrowse just overhauled its pricing for drone 3D mapping. If you're not familiar, SkyeBrowse turns drone video into 3D models and maps. It's used for construction, inspections, insurance claims, and even crime scene documentation. The commercial teir starts at about 20 dollars a model, for basic capture and sharing. Pro adds exports and AI tools, like automatic floor plans and site plans. And a Public Safety and Enterprise tier costs 199 dollars a model per year, and adds things like CJIS compliance and Axon Evidence integration for law enforcement. Existing subscribers keep their old plans. And of course, the “Freemium” option is still available for those who want to try before you buy. Next, Starting October 13th, the FCC will block a brand new type of application. If a drone contains a circuit board made by DJI or Autel, it can't get a new FCC authorization. And here's the twist. It doesn't matter where the drone was built. Even a drone assembled entirely in the US, one that qualifies as Buy America or Blue UAS approved, can still get rejected if just one internal chip traces back to DJI. Pending applications filed before October 13th are grandfathered in. But if you change even one part on that application, the grandfathering goes away. If you're a US manufacturer with an application in the pipeline, now is the time to file, and to ask your suppliers exactly who made every board inside your aircraft. Last up, one resident in Richardson, Texas tracked 52 Prime Air drones flying overhead in a single day. Some flew as low as 150 feet. Amazon's permit allows up to a thousand flights a day from that hub. A local homeowners association leader told the Times the FAA has failed the city. Part of the frustration comes from the FAA's own ruling. Back on July 28th, the agency decided drone delivery noise does not count as a significant environmental impact nationwide. That decision also ended local comment periods for new hubs. There's also a mixed message on cameras. Richardson's city website tells residents the drones don't record video. Amazon told the Times its drones do record footage near delivery points. Speaking of Amazon…They're now asking the FAA for up to a thousand drone flights a day out of a new hub in North Haven, Connecticut. That's up to 365,000 flights a year, covering a 7.5 mile radius that reaches into New Haven, Hamden, and Wallingford. This is the first Prime Air hub in the Northeast to get a public comment window. Connecticut's environmental agency opened that window on September 16th. It closes October 1st. That thousand-flight number is nothing special. It's the same ceiling Amazon files in almost every city. What's unresolved is how much scrutiny this specific hub will get, since the FAA's new national noise ruling may let it skip a full local review altogether. If you live near New Haven, this is your window to speak up before it closes.And the conversation continues on Post flight where we discuss these stories uncensored in the Premium Community, link is in the description. We'll see you for the live Q&A on Monday. Have a good weekend!https://dronedj.com/2026/09/22/skyebrowse-price-drone-3d-model/https://dronexl.co/2026/09/21/fcc-logic-bearing-components-drones-october-13/https://dronexl.co/2026/09/21/amazon-drones-richardson-nyt-faa-signed-off/https://dronexl.co/2026/09/20/amazon-prime-air-north-haven-connecticut-1000-flights/

Jessie Brown wanted to be a writer. She was an English major doing an MFA in creative nonfiction when she lost both of her parents and realized she had no financial safety net. So she did the practical thing and went to law school.That pattern, choosing the safe path over the one that actually fit, followed her for the next two decades. It picked her practice area. It kept her in litigation long after her body was telling her something was wrong. It even had her enrolled in a backup master's program while she was already building the business she actually wanted.Today Jessie is a coach and retreat facilitator working with attorneys at every stage, from brand new associates to partners planning their exit. She's also a trained forest bathing guide, sound healer, breathwork facilitator, and meditation teacher, and she leads nature-based retreats in Sedona.This conversation is about what it takes to finally stop letting fear pick your life for you.In this episode we cover:Why she chose law school after losing both parents and having no safety netThe senior partner who told a room of young female associates the truth about how she "had it all"The annual review where she offered to resign and was told to hire a second nannyLeaving, staying home, moving across the country, and sitting for a second bar exam on her own dimeThe deposition that made her physically ill and changed her practice areaStepping down from the partner track and taking a pay cut to do work that fit herThe Clifton Strengths result that finally explained why everything felt so hardBeing the unofficial office therapist for her entire career and what it was telling herThe safety-seeking part of her that picks every path, and how she learned to spot itWhat actually happens to a nervous system on a retreat, and why in-person still mattersConnect with Jessie Brown:Website: jessiebrown.orgEmail: jessie@jessiebrown.orgLinkedIn: Jessie BrownPodcast: AlignedWork with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity, and what's next, helping them redefine success on their own terms.

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This episode aired a few years ago and it's being re-released today. The pet business coaching client I'm working with on this episode is Alexis, the owner of Hand and Hound Pet Sitting. After ten years of pet sitting for neighbors and friends, Alexis Campbell turned her side job into a full-fledged business in 2019. Hand and Hound Pet Sitting serves clients in the Phoenix area, and strives to be “like your neighbor, but with more credentials,” making relationships with families and their pets. In 2021, Hand and Hound hired their first employees, and doubled their revenue. Now at 8 part-time employees, they are hoping to expand even more in 2022. Like many pet business owners, Alexis is feeling very overwhelmed, and this coaching session is all about how she can best deal with the overwhelm. I invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy this coaching session with Alexis. Visit the show notes page: www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com/podcast179 Links Mentioned in the Podcast: Find out more about the online breathwork circle for stress and burnout recovery. Click for Monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Get coached on the pet business podcast! Apply here. Schedule a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Book a VIP Pet Business Coaching Day in Hawaii or California. Join the Prosperous Pet Business community on Facebook. Follow Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Click for FREE pet business resources to help you run your pet business better. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Lately, I've been feeling more irritable, impatient, and short-tempered than usual, and honestly, I don't really know why.So today, I'm inviting you for an honest conversation about emotions, motherhood, stress, guilt, repair, and what it feels like when the people we love sometimes get the overflow of what we're carrying.If you've been feeling burned out, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or just…a little more reactive than usual, this one is for you.

Better Food Habits for Busy Women Without More Overwhelm with Kelly MillerHow do entrepreneurs build better food habits when you are already busy, overwhelmed, and accustomed to choosing the easiest available option? In part two of Crystal Waddell's conversation with Kelly Miller, also known as Health Coach Kel, they move from customer language and product naming into an honest discussion about food, confidence, health, and the lives busy women are trying to build.Crystal shares her personal experience with weight loss, GLP-1 medication, cravings, and the gap between losing weight and developing sustainable food habits. Kelly responds with a practical, judgment-free approach: honor where you are, identify what may be getting in the way, learn the flavors you enjoy, and build a small collection of ingredients and cooking techniques you can reuse.The conversation expands into emotional eating, nervous-system awareness, cooking with family, and the changing definition of success in midlife. Crystal and Kelly reflect on why a homemade meal, a slow cup of coffee, or meaningful time with your child can feel every bit as valuable as the business milestones many entrepreneurs spend years chasing.What You Will LearnHow Kelly uses customer language to name Our Rooted Kitchen and attract the right peopleWhy losing weight and changing your relationship with food are not necessarily the same processHow to begin improving food habits without attempting a complete lifestyle overhaulWhy learning your preferred flavors can make grocery shopping and home cooking easierHow Kelly's tic-tac-toe grocery map organizes nine broad whole-food categoriesWhy reusable pantry staples and a few basic cooking techniques can reduce food wasteHow stress, survival mode, and emotional rewards can affect the way people use foodWhy entrepreneurs may need to redefine success around health, relationships, gratitude, and daily lifeEpisode TimestampsTime | Topic00:00 Choosing gratitude and a life you love00:30 Welcome to the Simple and Smart SEO Show00:48 How customer language shaped Our Rooted Kitchen02:38 Crystal's relationship with food04:32 Where to start when cooking feels overwhelming06:31 Cooking at home without wasting money07:10 Kelly's tic-tac-toe grocery map09:51 Sugar, cravings, and changing food habits11:47 Food, stress, and the nervous system14:03 Redefining success beyond business growth16:42 Why Kelly chose printed cookbooks18:28 Where to find Kelly19:55 Kelly's sourdough starter kit20:41 Gratitude and goodbyeKey TakeawaysStart with your real life. A useful food plan must account for your schedule, current skills, preferences, and the support you may need.Use flavor as the entry point. Learning whether you prefer spicy, salty, creamy, briny, or other flavor profiles can make basic ingredients feel more appealing and reusable.Build skills instead of collecting recipes. Chopping, stovetop cooking, and baking can create a practical foundation for working with many different foods.Small successes rebuild self-trust. Repeating one manageable action can build confidence more effectively than expecting an immediate, complete transformation.Success can become more personal. Business growth matters, but health, family experiences, rest, and gratitude may become equally meaningful measures of a good life.Episode Highlights“You do it step by step, and you honor where you are.”“What are the flavors that you like? That's where we start.”“Don't start or end your day with sugar.”“We're allowed to have these experiences and still be boss women.”Listener Action StepsWrite down three meals or restaurant flavors you genuinely enjoy. Identify the seasonings, textures, or ingredients they have in common.Choose one versatile grain, one vegetable, and one protein to use in more than one meal this week.Practice one basic technique: chopping, cooking on the stovetop, or baking.Notice one moment when stress or exhaustion influences a food choice. Record it without judging yourself.Choose one non-business experience you want to treat as a meaningful measure of success this week.Resources and MentionsHealth Coach Kel: https://healthcoachkel.comOur Rooted Kitchen: Learn more through Health Coach Kel's website and social channelsAlive in Your Hands: Kelly's sourdough beginner journey and starter-kit guideSimple and Smart SEO: https://simpleandsmartseo.comAbout Kelly MillerKelly Miller, also known as Health Coach Kel, helps busy women build greater confidence and capacity around food, energy, and everyday life. Her background includes marketing, ecommerce, SEO, health coaching, and product development. Through Health Coach Kel and Our Rooted Kitchen, she encourages women to reconnect with cooking, growing food, and practical habits that fit real life.About Crystal WaddellCrystal Waddell is an SEO educator, ecommerce business owner, and visibility strategist for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses. On The Simple and Smart SEO Show, she shares practical strategies to help business owners improve visibility, connect with right-fit customers, and grow without unnecessary complexity. Learn more at simpleandsmartseo.com.DisclaimerThis episode includes personal experiences and general wellness discussion for educational purposes only. It is not medical, nutritional, or mental-health advice and does not replace care from a qualified professional. Speak with an appropriate healthcare professional before changing medication, treatment, diet, or health practices. Some links may be affiliate links, which means Crystal may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Text me your questions or comments!Hey, Shopify store owners! 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Journalist and author Sarah Kendzior: Trump's Authoritarian Onslaught Designed to Overwhelm a Nation that Rejects His TyrannyGeorge Washington University's Dr. Lynn Goldman: Trump EPA Repeals Regulations Limiting Planet-Warming Emissions from Coal and Gas-Fired Power PlantsCenter for Democracy and Technology's Miranda Bogen: AI Potential Danger Provokes Calls for Development Slow Down, RegulationBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• South America is reducing hunger faster than any other region in the world• Controversial 900-mile oil pipeline across East Africa is nearing completion• Montana / Wyoming pipeline project hit a regulatory roadblockVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Questions, comments? Shoot me a text.Needle Movers: You Don't Have to Do EverythingTrying to lose weight can start to feel like a full-time job pretty quickly.More protein. More water. More steps. Strength training. Better sleep. Less snacking. Manage your stress...How are you supposed to do ALL of that?In this episode, I'm sharing a much simpler way to think about the things you do each day and how they add up to progress.If weight loss has been feeling overwhelming, this episode will help you see where to put your attention, let go of the idea that you need to do everything perfectly, and make moving toward your goal feel a whole lot more doable.Because making progress may be easier than you think.Join Hangry to HealthyWebsite: The Simplicity of WellnessFree Call: Let's Make Weight Loss WorkFollow Me on TikTokFollow Me on Instagram

Journalist and author Sarah Kendzior: Trump's Authoritarian Onslaught Designed to Overwhelm a Nation that Rejects His TyrannyGeorge Washington University's Dr. Lynn Goldman: Trump EPA Repeals Regulations Limiting Planet-Warming Emissions from Coal and Gas-Fired Power PlantsCenter for Democracy and Technology's Miranda Bogen: AI Potential Danger Provokes Calls for Development Slow Down, RegulationBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• South America is reducing hunger faster than any other region in the world• Controversial 900-mile oil pipeline across East Africa is nearing completion• Montana / Wyoming pipeline project hit a regulatory roadblockVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Why can slowing down sometimes feel harder than staying busy?In this conversation with Theresa Lear Levine, we explore ADHD in women, high-functioning anxiety, nervous system regulation, EFT tapping, hypnotherapy, and what can happen when success is fueled by pressure instead of peace. I loved how this conversation opened up a gentler way to look at our patterns, our parenting, and the ongoing process of becoming more of ourselves.Where in your life might you be ready for a little less pressure and a little more self-trust?

Fascia, lymphatic drainage, and HRV training: four episodes' worth of lessons, distilled into one solo recap you can actually use.Freddie opens with Lauren Sambitaro's cadaver-workshop story: two women of similar age, wildly different fascia — one pliable and gel-like, one dried out and restrictive. The lesson isn't just about fascia itself, it's about hydration. Freddie breaks down a simple daily water target (body weight ÷ 2 = ounces), why filtered/reverse-osmosis water can leave you mineral-depleted even while "hydrated," and why a sedentary, shallow-breathing lifestyle stalls the lymphatic system that's supposed to clear cellular waste in the first place. He shares a free biofeedback hack — a belt or necktie wrapped around the belly to feel diaphragmatic breath — and talks through his own recovery from abdominal adhesions using long, breath-paired fascia holds.From there, he revisits Dr. Paul Savage's take on total plasma exchange (TPE): a real, medically-used detox therapy that's gained mainstream buzz, but — per Savage himself — isn't necessary for everyone, and runs $6,000–$13,000 per treatment in the US. Freddie's framing stays consistent with the show's editorial stance: TPE is promising, but it's not independently validated as a must-have, and the same detox pathway (the lymphatic system) can be supported for free through movement, breath, and sauna use. He references a commonly-cited figure — a 40% reduction in all-cause mortality from frequent sauna use — while flagging it as a bold, widely-repeated claim worth treating with appropriate skepticism rather than as settled science.The episode closes with Matt Bennett's HRV and resonance breathing work: an affordable, no-affiliate-code tracker ($150, lifetime access) that Freddie contrasts with thousand-dollar biofeedback and EEG sessions — the tool doesn't need to be expensive to be effective, it needs to be used consistently. Freddie shares his own nightly and morning routine (dark room, no late eating, morning sunlight, red-tinted glasses) as the "boring" foundation underneath all the higher-tech tools in his home, and tells the story of sharing that tech with a local high school football player — watching him regain mobility and turn in a standout game the same night.The through-line: expensive, cutting-edge therapeutics have real value, but they're not required. Movement, breath, hydration, and consistency are free, unglamorous, and still do most of the work.Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction to Body Wisdom and Self-Listening00:30 Balancing External Guidance with Inner Signals01:27 Tools and Therapeutics Discussed02:26 Recap of Recent Episodes and Key Lessons02:56 Lauren Sambitaro's Cadaver Workshop Insights04:21 Hydration, Fascia, and Pain Management05:50 Lymphatic System and Movement Strategies07:15 Breathwork and Nervous System Awareness09:08 Therapeutic Techniques for Fascia and Adhesions11:26 Total Plasma Exchange and Detoxification13:48 Measuring Toxins and Personalizing Detox14:42 Sweating, Sauna, and Toxin Elimination16:00 Heart Rate Variability and Resonant Breathing17:00 Affordable Biofeedback and Self-Regulation18:53 Overwhelm and Simplifying Health Practices20:10 Sleep Hygiene and Daily Routines22:07 Sharing Wellness Practices with Others23:31 Success Stories and Community Impact24:59 Resources, Courses, and Next StepsUpgrade Your WellnessLightpath LED Red Light Therapy — Full-body and targeted red light therapy designed to support recovery, cellular energy, circulation, and everyday wellness. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for a discount on all products.AuraWell PEMF + MagnaWave — Explore FDA-cleared AuraWell PEMF technology for at-home recovery, along with MagnaWave systems used by practitioners for performance and wellness applications. Learn what device is right for you and Book A Call.Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel — A water-based silver hydrogel wound dressing designed for moist wound care and protection of minor cuts, abrasions, lacerations, skin irritations, and first- and second-degree burns. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for 30% off.MaxGen Labs — At-home genetic testing that analyzes more than 200 genetic variations across areas including methylation, folate and B12 pathways, detoxification, hormone metabolism, sleep, energy, focus, and nutrition. This is the report I personally used to optimize my lifestyle and supplements for better health outcomes. CONNECT WITH FREDDIEThe Biological BlueprintWebsite and StoreInstagramYouTubeBook A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recover Your Soul Practices: The Power of the BreathWhat if one of the simplest spiritual practices is something you are already doing all day long?Your breath is always with you. It can bring you back to the present moment, help you slow down, and create a little more space between what is happening around you and how you are choosing to respond.In this Soul Practice, we explore the breath as a simple and accessible way to turn within, reconnect with ourselves, settle into the present moment, and create space for a deeper awareness of our soul and our connection to something greater than ourselves.You don't have to know how to meditate or have a perfect spiritual practice. Your breath is already here, waiting for you to notice it. Sometimes healing begins with something as simple as stopping, taking a breath, and remembering that we are here, now.Ready to go deeper?The Recover Your Soul Self-Study Collective is a self-paced opportunity to work through the full 9-Step Recover Your Soul™ Process of Healing and Awakening in your own time and at your own pace.Each Step includes videos with teachings that feel like you are being coached one-on-one with me, along with guided meditations, reflection, and journaling to help you move beyond simply learning the Steps and begin doing the deeper, transformative work of healing and awakening.And you don't have to do it alone.Each month, we gather for two live Zoom sessions with me for continued support, additional teachings, questions, reflection, and connection around the Steps and the process.Join to work through the Steps. Stay to integrate, deepen, and connect with community.If you're feeling called to go deeper into your own soul journey, I would love to have you with us.Learn more and join us at RecoverYourSoul.net.

✨ Join Overwhelm to Action LIVE here Somewhere in your house there's probably a return you've been meaning to drop off, a form that needs signing, and an appointment you've been meaning to schedule. While individually, each task would likely table about ten minutes, together they add a surprising amount of chatter to an already busy brain. In episode 373 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we're naming life admin as its own category of work, looking at what actually makes it so draining for ADHD brains, and building in the stopping point this category never gives us on its own. In Episode 373, You Will Discover: What life admin actually is, and why no single item in the category ever seems worth mentioning How one "simple" ten minute phone call stacks eight or nine executive functions on top of each other Why shame and isolation tend to show up around admin tasks, and why it isn't just you An actionable way to help lighten the load of life admin overall Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Overwhelm to Action LIVE - 6 week live program for ADHD brains. Starts Thursday, October 8. Enrollment closes Monday, October 5. More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Paula's Favorite Resources Many of the items below are affiliate links with discounts and free trials available. They are all products I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Disclosure info here. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial. Personalized music, backed by science, designed to help you get and stay in the zone. Speechify: my go-to text-to-speech app. One-month free trial plus $60 off a premium subscription if you decide to keep it. Todoist: my favorite task manager. Simple, easy to use, and incredible integration with other platforms. Get two months of premium free. No credit card required. Wispr Flow: The best tool for talk-to-text. Awesome for verbal processing and saving time. Free trial, no credit card required. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapters 00:00 ADHD Open Loops 01:29 What Is Life Admin 05:21 Why It Drains Us 08:56 Shame And Resistance 11:11 No Finish Line Problem 12:27 Program Announcement 14:19 Create Time Containers 16:14 Recurring Tasks Rhythm 20:56 Admin Block For One Offs 25:19 Errand Block Strategy 27:47 Pick One Container 28:34 Wrap Up And Next Steps  

Send us Fan MailYou are the prophet. AI is the scribe.Today's Calling Table Session is with Shay Sparks. A woman who has built her whole practice around helping business owners lean on AI as a tool without losing the human spark that made their business real in the first place.Shay opens up about the abusive relationship that started her healing journey, the Christian counseling that helped her rewrite the inner voice she did not know she had, and the moment she realized Sparks was not just her last name. It was a verb.Then she walks me through the framework she calls bringing the HI to the AI. Human interaction. Human integration. Discernment. Curiosity. Critical thinking. The things AI can never replace.She names the pattern she is watching in business owners right now. Overwhelm. Decision fatigue. Isolation. Feeling left behind. And she offers the way through.Shay also shares how she teaches clients to build a personal and business DNA inside their AI so the tool sounds like them, holds their values, and honors their voice.If AI has been making you sound less like you, this conversation will pull you back to center.Connect with Shay at ShaySparks.com. Her book is How to Get Your Voice Back. Her podcast is The Shay Sparks Show. Her mastermind is The Makers Machine, with a free monthly gathering on the last Thursday of every month at 3pm Eastern.If you are a Christian woman leader with a story that could reach the woman you used to be, there is a seat for you at theresacroft.com/yourseat.Some stories are not for scrolling past.Subscribe on YouTube. Share on Apple Podcasts or Spotify with the woman who came to mind while you were listening.Hosted by Theresa Croft, a Visibility Strategist who helps Christian women move from their calling to their story to being found with a message for their ideal audience.Register Click HERE:  The Calling Activation Study; Discover the Story That Connects Your Calling to the People You're Meant to Serve.To be a guest on the Calling series:  https://theresacroft.com/your-seatHome TheresaCroft.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theresacroftFacebook: https://Facebook.com/theresamcroftYouTube: https://YouTube.com/@theresacroftMore Podcast Episodes on Apple and Spotify

Marketing channel integration, clean customer data, and the AI search work that actually moves revenue.Most teams do not need more marketing activity. They need their channels to talk to each other. In this episode of The Power Lounge, Amy Vaughan sits down with Amanda Friedt, founder of FRDTLAB, to unpack what an integrated growth system really looks like when SEO, paid media, content, email, and social are all running at once.Amanda has spent twenty years building the infrastructure underneath growth, and her answer to the complexity question surprises most marketing leaders. It is not as complicated as you think. What breaks is rarely the strategy. It is naming conventions, tag management, disconnected customer data, and the quiet assumption that AI can just handle it.This one is for every woman in digital holding a fragmented tech stack together with willpower and a spreadsheet.What you will learnWhy the biggest misconception about marketing channel integration is that it is complicatedHow signals work, why humans create them, and what that means for your naming and taggingThe competence trap, and what happens when one capable person quietly becomes load bearingWhere to start when you inherit a fragmented or legacy tech stackWhy clean customer data decides whether your paid ads work at allHow to align siloed search, paid, and content teams when you do not control the swim laneWhat Amanda tells marketing leaders heading into a quarter of budget cutsFrom the episodeThinking they can just automate it. Can AI just do it and automate it? And they miss the fact that you need orchestration layers and control points that are overseen all the time. Amanda FriedtAt the right time that they need it. Not when you posted it, when they need it. Amanda FriedtTimestamps00:00 Welcome to The Power Lounge01:33 Overwhelm, back to school, and building agents for your own life04:27 The biggest misconception about connected channels06:11 Naming, tagging, and why systems cannot talk to each other08:56 Governance layers for agentic workflows11:13 Visibility and revenue up 67 percent in the first 30 days12:38 The competence trap and load bearing people16:13 Where disconnected systems create real gaps19:10 Inheriting a fragmented tech stack, where to start23:59 Getting siloed teams and budgets aligned28:05 What clean customer data actually changes32:31 Momentum over one viral post34:07 Authenticity, divorce, and the relationships it built40:02 The biggest mistake leaders make integrating tools41:55 The unexpected gap she uncovers most often44:01 One practical first step you can take today47:38 Power round, the metric almost nobody tracks49:28 Advice for marketing leaders facing budget cuts54:59 Where to find AmandaConnectAmanda Friedt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandafriedt/FRDTLAB: https://frdtlab.com/Together Digital: https://www.togetherindigital.com/The Power Lounge: https://www.togetherindigital.com/podcast/Support the show

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. If you've been holding it together all day and feel like you might fall apart the moment your head touches the pillow, this meditation is for you. Together, we'll create a safe space for the emotions beneath the surface, allowing your body to soften and your heart to exhale. You don't need to be strong right now—you only need to rest. Love,

Sydney Segal is a lot of things. Brooklyn Law grad. Public defender in New York. Survivor 41 competitor. Runner-up on The Challenge: Vets and New Threats. Former Division I track athlete and California state cross-country champion. Five-language speaker. Solo backpacker through 60+ countries. And someone who has figured out how to be all of those things at once — without apologizing for any of them.She didn't stumble into this life. She built it deliberately, starting with two gap years, a very clear sense of what she didn't want, and the willingness to bet on herself before anyone told her she was allowed to.This episode is about what it looks like to refuse the box — and actually pull it off.In this episode we cover:Why she took two gap years before law school — and why she'd tell every young lawyer to do the sameHow she ended up on Survivor during a COVID semester and never looked backThe comp day strategy that made reality TV possible — twice — without leaving her jobWhy she chose public defense over big law and has never once regretted itWhat it actually feels like to be on reality TV — and what it exposed about herself she didn't expectHow being a D1 athlete shaped how she handles the mental weight of criminal defense workHer rule for the work phone: it stays home, every time, no guiltWhat she means when she calls it a life resume — not a bucket list"Bet on yourself" — what that actually looked like in practice before she had a safety netLeaving for China solo in ten days to check off her seventh wonder of the worldConnect with Sydney HEREWork with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity, and what's next — helping them redefine success on their own terms.

If You're a FAN leave me a message :-) But more importantly, let us know what you think, suggestions, topics, constructive criticism... ALL WELCOME!!Executive overwhelm is not just a wellbeing issue. It affects decision quality, strategic judgment, leadership capacity, communication, and organisational performance. In this episode of The Executive Five, I examine how chronic overload at senior level quietly narrows thinking, distorts leadership signal, and turns executive capacity into a business risk. This five-minute executive leadership podcast shows CEOs, executives, and senior leaders how to identify decision overload, remove low-value executive work, and protect the thinking capacity required for better strategy, clearer judgment, and stronger business performance.#TheExecutiveFive#ExecutiveLeadership#ExecutiveOverwhelm#DecisionQuality#StrategicLeadership#ExecutivePerformance#LeadershipCapacity#SeniorLeadership#CSuiteLeadership#ExecutiveCoaching#BusinessPerformance#DecisionMaking#LeadershipDevelopment#StrategicThinking#SouthAfricanLeadershipSupport the showSponsored by Doc Marty Mushrooms, with a 20% discount code mentioned in the episode. www.docmarty.comContact me:Daniel@the-success-blueprint.co.zawww.mindworx.bizdaniel@mindsworx.comInstagram: @Mindworx_Coaching

Can the brain truly heal from severe, repeated trauma? In this powerful episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, host Sarah Dawkins sits down with Dr. Sarah Young, neuro-integrative clinician, speech-language pathologist, author and founder of NeuroSynergy Integrative Health.After suffering seven brain injuries, ranging from fetal alcohol syndrome to a career-altering concussion, Dr. Young was told by conventional medicine that she had hit a plateau. Refusing to accept that diagnosis, she pursued a PhD to learn how to rewire her brain from the inside out.In this comprehensive conversation, Dr. Young and Sarah Dawkins break down the exact holistic blueprint for cognitive recovery, nervous system regulation, somatic movement and radical self-compassion.Key Information and Timestamps01:25 – Overcoming 7 Brain Injuries05:15 – Epigenetics, Genetic Testing & Brain Tools07:39 – Pillar 1: Circadian Rhythms, Sleep & Detoxification11:06 – Sungazing & Amber Light Ambient Routines13:03 – Nutrition for Brain Health: Sugar, Whole Foods & Hydration16:17 – Nervous System Regulation & Heart Rate Variability 18:40 – Habit Stacking: Building Recovery Without Overwhelm28:12 – Somatic Movement, Havening & Reconnecting to the Body32:05 – 2 Mindset Questions to Stop Self-JudgmentSarah's BioDr. Sarah Young is a neurointegrative clinician, speech-language pathologist and founder of NeuroSynergy Integrative Health. With advanced training in neuroscience, integrative medicine and mind-body healing, she specializes in supporting individuals experiencing complex and often invisible health challenges such as brain injury, nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress and fatigue.Drawing from both clinical expertise and personal healing experience, Dr. Young integrates neuroscience, somatic awareness, lifestyle medicine and holistic healing tools to help individuals restore clarity, vitality and balance. Her work focuses on helping people reconnect with the body's innate capacity for healing by calming the nervous system and activating neuroplasticity.She is also the host of NeuroAlchemy: A NeuroSynergy Podcast, where she explores the intersection of neuroscience, healing, and human transformation. Dr. Young is the author of Quantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician's Guide and The Healer's Map: A Multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery, where she introduces practical frameworks for multidimensional healing and nervous system restoration. Connect with Dr Sarah https://www.annarborbrainhealth.onlineFree Webinar: From Overwhelm to Coherence – NeuroSynergy Brain–Body Healing Series https://home.neurosynergyhealth.com/from-overwhelm-to-coherence NeuroAlchemy Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7agFaWsIgMJfl071O6ny14 YT https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth Li https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-young IG https://www.instagram.com/neurosynergyhealth Fbhttps://www.facebook.com/neurosynergyhealth Books by Dr. Sarah YoungQuantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician's Guide - https://a.co/d/8JMnbIo The Healer's Map: A Multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery - https://a.co/d/9tthtwf About Sarah DawkinsSarah Dawkins is an award-winning coach, "The Adaptation Architect," creator of The FREEDOM Framework, #1 author of Heal Yourself, international speaker and the award-winning host of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers podcast.A former Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience, Sarah healed herself from multiple chronic conditions, leading her to a powerful realization: we are not broken, we adapted. Today, she blends neuroscience, nervous system awareness and compassionate storytelling to help individuals and organizations uncover the hidden adaptations shaping stress, burnout and leadership. Through her signature framework, Sarah guides people to replace self-judgment with self-understanding and transition from survival to true freedom.www.sarahdawkins.com

Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Start with my this training: Stop Trying to “Fix” Your ADHD. You're Not Broken: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/sign-up_____Jenny Dietsch was the kid with papers flying out of her backpack, missing shoes, forgotten assignments, and parents asking, why can't you just get it together?Today, she runs a seven-figure professional organizing company. And weirdly enough, that makes perfect sense.Jenny is a certified professional organizer and the founder of Getting It Done Organizing, a seven-figure home organizing and move management company in Dallas.She was diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s after two of her three kids were diagnosed first. Suddenly, a lot of her own life made sense too. Her doctor saw the irony right away: Jenny had spent years building the systems she needed to function, then built an entire business around helping other people do the same.Then the business scaled, and some of the chaos she thought she had left behind came right back with it.In this episode, Jenny and Tracy talk about why structure can create more freedom for an ADHD brain, what happened when Jenny's growing business became too chaotic even for her, and how she rebuilt it using repeatable systems, workflows, and routines.If your life looks like chaos from the inside, this one is about what can change when you stop fighting your brain and start building around the way it actually works.Resources:  Website: https://gettingitdoneorganizing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingitdoneorganizing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getting-it-done-organizing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettingitdoneorganizing Send a Message: Your Name | Email | Message Explore more from me:

In this episode, host Josh interviews Andy Hooper, CEO of Global Ecommerce Experts, about expanding US-based e-commerce brands into the UK and EU. Andy shares a three-pillar framework—compliance, logistics, and online distribution—for successful international growth. He emphasizes starting with the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, and highlights the importance of market research, mentorship, and taking action. Andy also recommends key business books and productivity tools, and invites listeners to connect with him for guidance on global expansion. The episode offers actionable advice for brands considering international markets.Chapters:Introduction to Andy Hooper & Global Ecommerce Experts (00:00:00)Josh introduces Andy Hooper, his background, and the mission of Global Ecommerce Experts.The Overwhelm of International Expansion (00:01:12)Josh discusses the complexities and challenges of expanding into European markets as a brand owner.Guiding Brands Through Expansion: The Three-Part Framework (00:02:34)Andy introduces a simplified three-step framework: compliance, logistics, and online distribution.Deep Dive: Compliance, Logistics, and Online Distribution (00:03:13)Andy breaks down compliance (business and product), logistics, and online distribution with practical examples.Choosing the Right Countries for Expansion (00:07:04)Josh and Andy discuss how to select the best initial countries for expansion, focusing on data-driven decisions.Why UK, Germany, and the Netherlands? (00:07:35)Andy explains why most brands start with the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, and the strategic logistics advantages.Actionable Takeaways for International Expansion (00:10:17)Josh summarizes three key action items for listeners considering international expansion.The Importance of Taking Action and Having a Mentor (00:12:38)Andy emphasizes the need to take action and find a mentor or guide for successful expansion.Andy's Most Influential Business Books (00:13:47)Andy shares his favorite business books, especially Russell Brunson's series, and their impact on his approach.Favorite Productivity Tool: Trello (00:16:38)Andy discusses how Trello was instrumental in scaling his business and recommends it for project management.How to Connect with Andy Hooper (00:17:59)Andy shares how listeners can reach him on LinkedIn and learn more about his services.Episode Wrap-Up (00:18:20)Josh thanks Andy for his insights and closes the episode.Links and Mentions:Tools and Software"Trello": "00:16:38"Books"DotCom Secrets": "00:15:08""Expert Secrets": "00:15:08""Traffic Secrets": "00:15:08"Websites and Links"LinkedIn Profile of Andy Hooper": "00:18:13"Key Concepts"Three Essential Areas for Market Expansion": "00:06:25"Transcripts:Josh 00:00:00  Today I am super excited to introduce you all to Andy Hooper. Andy is the CEO of Global eCommerce Experts, and has been successfully expanding e-commerce brands into new markets for over 15 years. He's an accomplished specialist in e-commerce, and he works with companies around the world providing comprehensive gateways and solutions to new markets, especially US based organizations transitioning into Europe. Starting from the ground up, Andy has carved out a niche. Inspired by his own experience and success of growing an organization's profits through e-commerce with an infectious energy for success, Andy leads a team of professionals in all aspects of e-commerce with fulfillment centers in the UK and EU. The global e-commerce team provides hassle free, end to end solutions that have helped thousands of sellers capitalize on the multi-billion dollar UK and EU markets when not working, Andy can often be found enjoying sailing, cycling and kayaking with his friends and family on England's south coast. So with that introduction, Andy, welcome to the show.Andy 00:01:09  Welcome, Josh. Thank you very much for having us. Much appreciated.Josh 00:01:12  Yeah, I'm excited to have you, you know, dialing in across the pond, so to speak, and you have got a wealth of knowledge when it comes to global expansion. And we had a conversation prior to hitting the record button. And what you guys do is so uniquely different than I think many of the other agencies that help people kind of expand into Europe. And you've got a wealth of knowledge that I think our listeners are going to be anxious to hear. So, all right, Andy, I'm already as a brand owner, I'm already overwhelmed with the amount of complexities that you have to think through with all of this, right? Yeah. I mean, this is definitely in this conversation. I'm already understanding, like, this is not something I can go alone at. I have no idea what the French market needs, nor the the, you know, the Spain market or Germany. I might have been a tourist and had visited those countries, but creating a product, right, that actually meets the needs of those customers is a whole other animal in and of itself.Josh 00:02:15  So my question here, Andy, is how do you kind of guide a brand through this process so that it is less overwhelming and cumbersome and as easy as a process as it potentially can be to capitalize on all of the e-commerce opportunity in the UK and the EU.Andy 00:02:34  So we we've worked with over 2000 clients now, and that's between our VAT, our warehousing, our account management, all the different pieces that we, we, we deal with. And having done that, what we're able to do is identify what worked and what didn't work and where we engage with the seller in the right way, the wrong way. You know, how did that help the brand grow, etc.. So what we were able to do was come up with a success pathway. What does an expansion pathway look like and what does it mean that you need to go through now? We came up with a seven step process that you need to go through. And of that seven step process, those are 3030 things you need to do.Andy 00:03:13  But I'm going to break it down into three to make it a little bit quicker and easier for people to understand, because it doesn't matter whether you're expanding to the UK and Europe or whether you're expanding to Canada or India or Australia or Japan or UAE. Actually, if you can solve these three things, it's about working with partners that can help you to do these three things and making it as easy as possible. So the three things are compliance. You split compliance into two areas business compliance and product compliance. So business compliance to put it to put it in a nice way. Look, if you're selling products in a country, the government wants to thank you for you selling the product in that country. That's called tax. So the bottom line is you're going to need to pay some tax when you're wherever you're selling your products from. That's the bottom line. You need to go over someone who understands the tax in that region and can solve that for you. The second part is your product compliance. Product compliance comes under three pieces.Andy 00:04:10  First of all, understand what regulations your product falls under in that region. Secondly, make sure the product meets those regulations in that region. And thirdly, make sure the labeling on the product is compliant with the regulations in that region. And there are two things you need to consider. Now, off the back of it, there's another 25 things you could look at...

Alysia Lyons is a mom first, a life coach and author second. She helps overwhelmed moms ditch guilt, reclaim the joy of motherhood and find balance — without adding more to their to-do lists.She's the author of “Good Mom Rules: Ditch Mom Guilt and Find Your Happy” and “Creating Little Miracles”, the host of the Moms Always Eat Last podcast and creator of Moms Always Eat Last Community where every mom has a space to be herself. Through her coaching, Alysia blends practical strategies with powerful spiritual tools, guiding women toward lasting peace and personal transformation.Whether she's leading community conversations or supporting moms 1:1, Alysia creates the safe space where healing begins and self-worth returns.Connect with Alysia: linktr.ee/coachalysialyons

As Treasury yields stay elevated and spreads remain historically tight, rates appear to be bleeding directly into credit — and investors are increasingly viewing credit through a rates lens. In this episode of Making Sense, Brian LaRocca, head of Vida Portfolio Solutions, Americas, joins Benjamin Kinney, global head of Credit and Public Finance Sales, to discuss what a "ratesified" market structure means for price discovery, electronification and portfolio trading. They also explore how policy uncertainty may be better expressed in FX than duration, why AI/data-center financing is still in the early innings (and what that means for clearing prices and volatility) and how private credit is evolving after “SaaSPocalypse.”   To learn more about J.P. Morgan's Vida Portfolio Solutions: https://jpmm.com/portfolio-solutions    This episode was recorded on September 4, 2026.   This communication is provided for information purposes only. Please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.

What if you're not burned out because you're doing too much, but because of the way you're thinking about everything you have to do? In this episode, Heather and Nicole Begley unpack the difference between being tired, overwhelmed, and truly burned out. They explore how resistance, self-judgment, and the pressure to get everything done can turn ordinary stress into suffering. Heather shares a simple question that has helped her navigate some of her most overwhelming seasons: "What do I want to pay attention to right now?" You'll also hear why movement, rather than simply resting, can be the reset some entrepreneurs and ADHD brains actually need.  And there's even more coming. Heather reveals that she's creating a new, quick, bingeable mini-course all about burnout, designed specifically to help photographers understand what's happening when overwhelm starts taking over, and what they can actually do about it. This is especially timely as photographers head into one of the busiest seasons of the year. If you're anticipating a packed fall, you're already feeling stretched thin, or you've experienced that familiar cycle of overwhelm → exhaustion → guilt → more overwhelm, this is something you'll want to keep an eye out for. And if you're an Elevate member, there's an extra bonus: members receive complimentary access to the courses Heather creates. It's another example of how Elevate isn't just about calls and coaching, it's an evolving library of resources designed to support you through the real challenges of running a photography business.  Key Takeaways: Being exhausted doesn't automatically mean you're burned out. You can be physically exhausted from meaningful, purposeful work without experiencing burnout. Burnout and overwhelm are different. Overwhelm may come and go; burnout can feel like you've reached a constant "redline." Resistance can turn pain into suffering. Fighting reality and judging yourself for what you're experiencing often adds another layer of stress. Acceptance creates space for wisdom. You don't have to love the situation to accept that it's where you are right now. Ask yourself: "Where have I fallen out of belief in my capability?" Overwhelm can be a signal that you're questioning whether you're capable of handling what's in front of you. You don't have to finish everything right now. The entire list can exist without demanding your attention simultaneously. "What do I want to pay attention to right now?" is a powerful reset. Bringing your attention back to the present can quiet the mental noise of everything else. Your brain may need movement, not just rest. Walking, riding, paddleboarding, or getting outside can help move some of that stress and energy through your body. Know what works for your brain. Traditional advice like "just sit down and relax" doesn't work equally well for everyone. Stop judging yourself for how you function. Understanding your brain and responding to what it needs can be far more productive than constantly asking what's wrong with you. You don't have to solve your entire life today. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is focus on what's happening now. Burnout is worth understanding before you reach the breaking point. Learning to recognize the signs early can help you make different choices before overwhelm becomes your baseline.  What if you're not failing; you're simply carrying more than your brain can hold all at once? What if one question could pull you out of the spiral and bring you back to what matters right now? Before another busy season pushes you toward burnout, you need to hear this. Press play and discover the mindset shift that could change the way you handle overwhelm, stress, and the busiest seasons of your business.  How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram 

✨ Learn more about Overwhelm to Action LIVE! We begin October 8th. Seven simple sentences. Most of them sound responsible, and a couple even sound like good advice. Yet every one of them makes our experience of ADHD overwhelm more intense, longer lasting, or both. In episode 372 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we're looking at the second layer of overwhelm: the mindsets we carry on top of an already full plate. You'll learn what each one does to the overwhelm, plus one supportive counter-move for each, so you have somewhere concrete to start when the overwhelm has you feeling stuck. In Episode 372, You Will Discover: What ADHD overwhelm actually is, cognitively, emotionally, and sensorially, and why it's a full-body experience The seven mindsets that turn an already full plate into something that feels impossible to carry One supportive counter-move for each mindset to shift gears and move out of overwhelm A three-step practice for catching the pattern sooner, so you can make a powerful adjustment to move forward Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Overwhelm to Action LIVE - starts October 8 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Episode 341: The Zeigarnik Effect and unfinished tasks Episode 370: ADHD & Doing Everything for Everyone Episode 367: Overwhelming To Do List? Try This. (The Pantry & The Plate) More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Paula's Favorite Resources Many of the items below are affiliate links with discounts and free trials available. They are all products I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Disclosure info here. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial. Personalized music, backed by science, designed to help you get and stay in the zone. Speechify: my go-to text-to-speech app. One-month free trial plus $60 off a premium subscription if you decide to keep it. Todoist: my favorite task manager. Simple, easy to use, and incredible integration with other platforms. Get two months of premium free. No credit card required. Wispr Flow: The best tool for talk-to-text. Awesome for verbal processing and saving time. Free trial, no credit card required. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Seven Sentences Setup 01:06 Why Overwhelm Is Common 03:34 What Overwhelm Really Is 05:54 Seven Mindsets Overview 06:59 Mindset One Perfectionism 10:21 Mindset Two Time Scarcity 13:18 Mindset Three Cramming 16:43 Quiz And Live Program 19:14 Mindset Four Robot Mode 22:48 Mindset Five Conditional Rest 26:53 Mindset Six People Pleasing 29:15 Mindset Seven Everything Matters 32:31 How Mindsets Chain Together 34:50 Three Step Practice 38:34 Wrap Up And Next Steps

It's been awhile since we discussed our turd mountain of things, stuff, chores,....life! OMG there's so much of it! How do we face it? I'll tell you how I face it in today's episode. Mentioned in the podcast:Come join us THIS TUESDAY 9/15/2026 for a Q&A about Intuition with Sarah Vermunt. Watch my full conversation with Bridgit and Marla on Leverage and LeadGet your brain dump and prioritization set up WITH me...follow my guided talks on insight timer. Click here for part 1 of the 4 part series. Ready for some top notch peer support with myself and everyone else inside ADHDBB? Try us out for 10 days for $10. No auto-sign up. 10 days and then you auto-cancel. You can then decide for yourself if this is your thang. Try the FREE ADHD Big Brother Episode Finder!  Type in your struggle, get two matching episodes. No emails, no sign-ups. Find your episodes →Support the showAre you done learning and ready to start doing? Let's go! www.ADHDBigBrother.com

RESOURCES- Step into your next level of growth and join me inside Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.comCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comHave you ever felt overwhelmed by the very things you once prayed for? In this Thursday Download, I'm sharing what it feels like when dreams, opportunities, events, and responsibilities all arrive at once, and how quickly gratitude can turn into anxiety when your nervous system starts to spiral. I walk through the creator mindset framework I'm using in real time to come back to center, including the power of your words, non-resistance, imagination, faith, and acting as if the vision is already complete.I also take you behind the scenes of everything unfolding in September, from Lotus Rising and Manifestival to Soul Writing Out Loud and the launch of the Soul Writing Circle. This episode is a reminder that manifestation is not just about calling in the dream, it is also about learning how to hold it when it arrives. If you are navigating growth, overwhelm, or a season where life feels bigger than your current capacity, this conversation will help you reconnect with your vision, shift your energy, and remember that there may be more time and support available than you realize.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) A raw Thursday check-in(1:02) When your prayers become overwhelming(4:13) Everything unfolding in September(9:03) Introducing the Soul Writing Circle(10:58) The creator mindset framework(11:52) Why life is a game(12:35) Your words shape your reality(13:39) How non-resistance supports creation(16:04) From imagination to manifestation(17:18) Faith means acting as if(21:33) Visualizing September success(23:35) The dishes analogy and final reminder(25:23) Final thanks and closing thoughts

What if the thing making you feel overwhelmed isn't that you're bad at managing your time?What if you just have too much on your plate?I know. Revolutionary.In this episode, I'm talking with Kayse Pratt of Anchored Women about something both of us have had to wrestle with: simplification.Kayse recently made a pretty dramatic change in her business. After 16 years of creating digital products, she found herself with 223 different products. And here's the kicker: the business whose entire mission was to help people simplify had created a product line that was actually making things more complicated.So Kayse did something that is not easy to do.She cut it down to four.And that decision got us talking about what happens when we look at our own lives and realize we've done the exact same thing.We've added good thing after good thing until our lives are completely packed.And then we wonder why we're exhausted.As homeschool moms, this can happen especially easily. We aren't just educating our kids. We're managing the house, feeding everybody, running people to activities, keeping up with relationships, serving at church, working jobs, and trying to maintain some semblance of spiritual life somewhere in the middle of all of it.So how do we know what needs to stay?And what are we actually allowed to let go?Kayse and I talk honestly about the difficulty of simplifying, why we sometimes have to "hit the wall" before we're willing to change, and what it looks like to trust God with the things we can't control.We also get very practical.We're talking about making decisions once instead of over and over again, using a Top Three list, simplifying meals, creating family rhythms, and recognizing that homeschool absolutely counts as one of the things taking up your time and energy.Because simplifying isn't about becoming more efficient so you can cram even MORE into your day.It's about making room for the things that actually matter.In this episode, you'll learn:Why adding good things can still leave you with an unsustainable lifeHow Kayse decided to cut Anchored Women from 223 products down to just fourWhy simplifying can be painful before it becomes life-givingHow to recognize when you're approaching the point where something needs to changeWhy homeschool belongs on your list of actual time and energy commitmentsHow making decisions once can dramatically reduce daily decision fatigueHow to use a simple Top Three system without pretending you have unlimited capacityWhy simple family rhythms can actually help your kids feel more secureHow to simplify meals without creating another complicated systemWhy we sometimes need to let go of good things to make room for better thingsHow pride and our desire for control can keep us from simplifyingWhat Psalm 23 has taught Kayse about trusting God instead of trying to make everything happen ourselvesWhy simplification isn't necessarily permanent—sometimes we're in a season of cutting back, and sometimes we're in a season of growthMentioned in This Episode:Elevate--Support for the homeschool momAnchored Women (planning resources + community)The Steadfast Over Scattered PlannerBrain Dump and prioritize FREE Download

In this episode, Jim Kwik explores how the thoughts, habits, and choices we repeat each day shape who we become. He explains why we're always training our brains—whether we're practicing focus or distraction, resilience or avoidance—and how small, intentional actions can strengthen self-trust and create lasting change. Jim also shares why protecting the first moments of your morning matters, how to move beyond the impossible standard of work-life balance, and practical ways to train your attention, regulate your emotions, and create more harmony in your life. Feeling overwhelmed in your life? Check out ⁠⁠Overwhelm is Optional ⁠⁠— a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you'll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. ⁠⁠Sign up here for only $29!⁠ Key Takeaways: How repeated thoughts and behaviors reshape the brain Why we become what we consistently practice How keeping promises to yourself builds confidence and self-trust Why protecting your attention first thing in the morning matters How small daily practices compound into meaningful change Why work-life harmony may be more useful than work-life balance How challenging your brain helps strengthen focus, memory, and creativity Why emotional regulation starts with choosing who you want to be How to structure your day around creating, consuming, and clearing Why progress and self-compassion matter more than perfection For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Order your copy today! If you enjoyed this conversation with Jim Kwik, check out these other episodes: The Three Levers of Change: How to Shift Your Mindset, Motivation, and Methods for Success with Jim Kwik How to Harness Brain Energy for Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer This episode is sponsored by: Monarch: Take control of your finances with Monarch, the all-in-one personal finance app that helps you budget, track spending, monitor investments, and work toward your financial goals. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core, go to https://www.monarch.com/ and enter Promo Code: FEED Talkiatry⁠⁠⁠ connects you with licensed psychiatrists for personalized, evidence-based mental health care, all online and covered by most major insurance plans. To get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes, visit ⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry.com/FEED.⁠⁠⁠ David Protein bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to www.davidprotein.com/FEED Quince:⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠Quince.com/feed⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ZocDoc – Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc Shopify – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/feed. ⁠Pebl⁠⁠ – an AI-powered platform that helps companies hire and manage global teams in 185+ countries. Get a free estimate at ⁠⁠hipebl.ai⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tiny Health⁠⁠⁠‘s at-home gut health test provides science-backed insights into your microbiome, along with personalized recommendations to help you improve your digestion, energy, and overall well-being. Get $50 off your first test kit at⁠⁠⁠ tinyhealth.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠ ButcherBox: Make dinnertime easier with ButcherBox, delivering high-quality 100% grass-fed beef, organic chicken, wild-caught seafood, and more, right to your door. Get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life or free chicken thighs or top sirloins for a year, with free shipping always. Visit ButcherBox.com/FEED to claim your offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux talks with an exhausted stay-at-home mom of three toddlers about the jaw clenching, headaches and constant “on” feeling that come with never getting a break. He traces the stress back to her own mother's perfectionism and overwork and looks at how to stop passing that same cycle to her kids.JOIN ME IN NASHVILLE SEPTEMBER 12! https://wordwardebate.com/Use code STEFAN for 10% off!GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026