Podcasts about pausing

Stepping Back After 13 Years: Why I'm Pausing the Podcast to Build My Dream Life Join Up Dots is turning a corner after thirteen incredible years and three thousand episodes. If you are struggling with entrepreneur burnout, feeling overwhelmed by the endless content treadmill, or trying to manage multiple businesses behind the scenes, this episode is for you. Host David Ralph reflects on a milestone anniversary—thirteen years to the day since buying his first microphone—and shares a transparent look at the friction of running a full-scale physical business while carrying the weight of listener interactions. Discover why stepping away from the daily grind to see things with new eyes is crucial for long-term freedom. We explore the transition into our Achtung Baby era, why we are pausing new episode production, and how we are rebuilding the archives into focused LIFE CHANGERS hubs for Money, Health, Stress, and Adventure. Learn about our grand vision to finish upcoming books, revamp business coaching, and create the ultimate resource for life-changing advice. Listen now to Join Up Dots, subscribe for more episodes, and share this episode with anyone looking to build a better business and a better life. #EntrepreneurBurnout #BusinessSabbatical #LifestyleDesign #Reinvention #SolopreneurLife #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessSystems #PersonalGrowth #LifeTransition #BusinessCoaching #PodcastLife #CreativeBreak #TimeFreedom #Entrepreneurship #JoinUpDots

Send us Fan MailWhen Yesterday Shows Up Today: Awareness Before DirectionPause and think about this:There are moments in our faith journey when something happens that catches us off guard.And I don't think it matters how long we've been walking with the Lord, how much Scripture we know, how much healing we've experienced, or how mature we believe our faith has become.Every now and then, something touches an old place.That happened to me this past week.I experienced some hurt and heartbreak over something another person did. The truth is, I don't think this person even knew they had hurt me. I'm not even completely sure it would have mattered to them if they did know.But as I sat with what I was feeling, I realized something important.This really wasn't about them.It was about what their actions stirred up in me. Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.netI'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net PLUS my  IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here. Again! Thank you for Pausing with me! 

Lords: Farbs https://farbs.org/ Hallie https://moveslow.info/ Topics: The only way to truly beat Dark Souls is to achieve enlightenment Writing is a serialization problem Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies was lead programmer on Space Station Silicon Valley for the Nintendo 64. Ode on a Grecian Urn, by John Keats https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44477/ode-on-a-grecian-urn Learning by copying Meandering thread of execution: https://mastodon.social/@Farbs/112679557654266096 Microtopics: Systems where people make meaning out of joy and suffering. Weighing in on whether video games will still exist a month from now. Linking the fire or not linking the fire. Video games that were popular when saving games was expensive. Who invented corpse runs? Finishing your whole life believing you're the hero. Whether the narrator of the Dark Souls trailer is a character in the game. Doing the thing you've already proven you can do. The three stages of grief: betrayal, anger, sense of victory. Secondhand lore. Seeking paleblood to transcend the hunt. Lounging Carl: he's just chillin'. Getting all the platinum trophies to achieve enlightenment. If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him. It's worth 50 souls every time! A meter going up and a bell ringing and you're a better person now! Daoism Dives. Force Witches. Tedious and annoying programming problems. Taking a nebulous interconnected cloud of data and turning it into a stream of bytes, and vice versa. Metaphorical Kevin Bacon Game. Developing your serialization scheme iteratively. Sorting your evidence by persuasiveness. Working with data in different ways. Turning a video game into a sequence of experiences. Looking at the world as a set of events rather than as a set of objects. A video game series where you steal cars. Having just one good work in you and being proud that you made that one good work. Shipping a game that's not in the Grand Theft Auto series for the first time in decades. Clicking on the blog button and it just says "nope" and then clicking on the games button and there's a PHP error. Void Bastards printing sound effects on the doorways, just like Hunt the Wumpus. Making the math do pretty things. Plugging functions into each other. Doing all your level design by writing stacked modifiers in C code. Stacking up a bunch of quality of life features and that's it, that's your content authoring system. Forever panting and forever young. A sad sack with consumption, bullied by Lord Byron. Isn't it nice to not be subject to the passage of time? This urn is never going to catch its breath. Following your feelings and always being right. Poetry as form of lossy compression. Roger Ebert claiming that poetry can never be art. Rebuilding Zelda 1 in Voxatron. Pausing the whole game while a single important thing happens. Making games inside-out. How they made games before we killed GOTO. Trying to explain setjmp/longjmp to a non-programmer. Committing to the bit and refusing to work with anyone who isn't committed to the bit. Legitimate Peripheral Participation. Explaining to Tim how Jamestown could've had online multiplayer. Rowdy in Different Ways. Talking to every doctor in order to become a doctor. Finding a tutorial and deliberately following it wrong. Acquiring facility in translating between two domains.

Somatic in September  Week 4 | Total Somatics®What if one of the most powerful things you could do for yourself today was simply… pause?In Week 4 of Total Somatics' Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley explores the power of pausing, presence and embodiment — and why slowing down long enough to notice what is happening within your body can be such an important part of somatic awareness.Modern life constantly pulls our attention outward. Notifications, responsibilities, deadlines and endless mental chatter can leave us feeling disconnected from our physical experience.In this episode, Heidi invites you to turn your attention inward and become curious about what your body is communicating.Rather than continually pushing, fixing or overriding sensations, what might happen if you paused and listened?In this episode, you'll explore:The power of the pause and why pausing doesn't mean doing nothing.What embodiment means and how it can help you reconnect with your physical experience.How to bring your attention out of the constant mental chatter and back into your body.The importance of noticing sensations with curiosity rather than judgement.How everyday stress and urgency can influence the way you hold and move your body.Simple opportunities to notice muscular tension, breathing and habitual patterns throughout your day.How greater body awareness and mindful movement can support your overall wellbeing.Why you don't always need to push harder — sometimes you need to pause long enough to listen.Your FREE calming audioWould you like a few quiet minutes to pause, reconnect and settle into your body?Heidi has created a FREE 8-minute calming audio to help you slow down, bring your attention inward and reconnect with yourself.

When stress, worry, and constant responsibilities leave you feeling overwhelmed, finding peace can seem impossible. A fast-paced, achievement-driven life can keep your mind racing and make it difficult to slow down, be present, and remember where true peace comes from. Jesus offers a better way. John 14:27 reminds us that the peace Jesus gives is different from what the world offers. We don’t have to live consumed by fear, productivity, or worry about what comes next. By intentionally pausing, becoming still, and turning our attention toward God, we create space to recognize His presence and trust His provision. Even a few quiet minutes each day can help us step away from the noise, surrender our concerns, and receive the peace Christ freely gives. Highlights Why slowing down can help us recognize God’s presence and peace How a fast-paced, achievement-driven culture can fuel stress and worry What Jesus means when He says, “my peace I give you” in John 14:27 Why worry can pull us toward self-dependency and away from trusting God How Jesus’ teaching about the birds of the air challenges us to trust God’s provision The spiritual value of being still, present, and attentive to God Practical ways to make intentional pauses for peace part of your daily routine Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Pausing for PeaceBy Megan J. Conner Bible Reading:“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV) It was a lovely summer day when I had the opportunity to take a day trip to meet up with a coworker in a city several hours from where I live. I had numerous reasons to rush through the event in order to get back to my desk and make up for the loss of “productivity” that evening. However, something prompted me to slow down and take advantage of the day away. After the lunch meeting with my colleague, she recommended a trail nearby that I might enjoy before I had to get back on the road. Nature is very much my “happy place” (especially if it includes forests or water), so when she pointed me in that direction, I went along readily. With each step down the cobblestone path, my soul breathed a little easier. Covered by a canopy of lush green trees, the atmosphere was almost magical. As my attention was focused on the beauty surrounding me, the weight of my worries seemed to slip away. I became more and more present in the moment rather than consumed with all the concerns of the past or the future. There really was nothing else to do but be… Be in the moment, be present, and be at peace. In our fast-paced, achievement-driven, bigger-is-always-better modern culture, many of us are burdened by overwhelm. Our minds race just as fast (if not faster) than the breakneck speed of life around us. As such, it is so easy for fear and stress to engulf our hearts and minds, drawing us deeper into self-dependency and further away from the one true source of our peace. Jesus reminds us in the scripture provided today that He has not only extended His peace to us, but that through Him we do not need to be afraid. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV) In a very practical sense, Jesus also addresses our tendency towards worry in Matthew chapter six, when He illustrates how God provides for the needs of His creatures. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Matt. 6:25-62 (NIV) If the Lord is willing and able to so abundantly care for the birds of the air, is He not also able to care well for us? Of course He is… Why then do we have so much trouble believing in this provision? Because we do not allow ourselves to pause long enough to look up and look out at the blessings all around us. We keep our eyes on the prize and our hands to plow, never stopping long enough to realize there is a better way. The way is Jesus (John 14:6). There is something so pure and so beautiful when we intentionally choose to stop… to be still. In the quietness of moments like the one I mentioned earlier, we recognize our Creator in the midst of His creation, we rediscover hope, we step into peace, and we surrender to Him who is able to provide all that we need in trust (Eph. 3:20-21). No matter how busy your life seems, or how many outside voices clamor for your attention, may I encourage you today to simply stop? Even if it is just for a few minutes each day, I strongly recommend you prioritize pausing for peace. There really is respite for the worried and weary. You simply have to be still. Intersecting Faith & Life: Do you struggle with worry or weariness? Do you feel like the demands of your job or other responsibilities don’t allow for seasons of rest and stillness? If so, how does today’s devotional offer you an alternative viewpoint? If you are willing, decide on one practice you can employ every day to set aside intentional time to pause and be still. Whether it is the first thing in the morning, an alarm you set as a reminder on your phone, or maybe even an agreed-upon time that you and a friend decide to commit to, I challenge you to prioritize incorporating some sort of pause throughout your day to stop everything and simply be… Be present, be still, and receive from God the gift of peace. Further Reading:Isaiah 26:3-4Psalm 29:11 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Send us Fan MailIn the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose track of the myriad thoughts that swirl inside us. Often, it's not until we take a moment to sit quietly with our thoughts that we begin to untangle them. For me, sitting down with my Bible, journal, and pen is a sacred ritual that reveals so much about my inner world. It's as if journaling shakes my thoughts loose, allowing them to separate and unravel secrets within me, revealing what truly bothers me.Lets pause and think about that! Check out my new Quiet Quest Guided Jounaling Series on Amazon and my Private Jounaling Group--Quiet Quest: https://www.skool.com/quiet-quest-bible-journaling Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.netI'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net PLUS my  IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here. Again! Thank you for Pausing with me! 

Dearest Blubirds, It is such a joy to be back after nearly three years away. To bring you all into the journey of where I've been, Lily and I decided to film a miniseries and open the story of what has unfolded since I last sat in this chair, as well as talk about what it truly took to birth the Heavenly Bodies Tarot deck into the world.  In this episode we speak into our friendship, the initiation of art, my journey with hearing loss and the integration of Blu and Charlotte.  This conversation truly feels like a doorway into a new season of my life. One that I feel is less about having all of the answers, and more about sharing our lived, human experience: The beauty of what it takes to create an entire 78-card deck by hand, how we've learned to soften into life, and the magic we can create in the world when we learn to surrender to what is being asked of us.  Thank you for being here.  I'm excited for you to hear this first episode and for us to embark on this journey together. It truly means the world. Blu Heavenly Bodies Tarot:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB125M7H?maas=maas_adg_BCD7C5F0BFD959E15037AEB4BC13F33C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Read about all things Tarot: https://www.instagram.com/weareheavenlybodies/ _______ 00:00 Intro  01:45 Where I've Been for The Last Three Years 18:42 We Released A Deck!  19:02 Introducing Lily Ashwell 22:07 The Origin of Heavenly Bodies Astrology 33:12 Collaborating on the Tarot Deck 38:48 The Beginning of Our Journey 42:45 Facing Imposter Syndrome 45:27 Navigating Life's Initiations 57:31 Sisterhood & Grief 59:01 My Journey with Hearing Loss 1:03:40 The Integration of Blu and Charlotte 1:10:42 Pausing from social media 1:15:35 Sisterhood as a Healing Balm 1:20:18 The Initiation of the Hero's Journey 1:26:43 Synthetic Noise vs Authentic Frequency 1:31:08 A Handmade Body of Work in the Time of AI 1:35:13 Pull a Card with Us! 1:43:48 Closing Remarks _______ Lily Ashwell is an artist, author and teacher devoted to exploring the symbolic languages of the soul. Through her work, she invites others into a deeper relationship with the archetypal patterns that shape our lives, encouraging a path of self-inquiry, creative expression and remembrance.  Writer of the best-selling Heavenly Bodies Astrology Deck, her illustrations have been introduced to tens of thousands of readers on viewing astrology as a living, experiential practice.  Through her writing, teaching and creative projects, Lily encourages others to see life as a sacred curriculum ~ one that continually guides us back to the truth of who we are. Work With Lily: https://www.lilyashwell.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@lilyashwell Connect: https://www.instagram.com/lilyashwell/ _______ Blu is a motivational speaker, artist, musician & host of the Deja Blu Podcast with over 4 million listeners worldwide. She is also an artist, illustrator and writer for the Heavenly Bodies Tarot created alongside artist and writer, Lily Ashwell.  Join The Substack: https://substack.com/@bluofearth "6 Things Losing Words Taught Me About Being Human" : https://substack.com/home/post/p-213763962 Connect With Blu: https://www.instagram.com/bluofearth/ The Deja Blu Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dejablupodcast/

What if achieving your highest level didn't require sacrificing your health, values, or sense of self? Dr. Judy Wright shares how her experiences across clinical medicine, academia, managed care, and coaching reshaped her understanding of sustainable success and the importance of pausing long enough to recognize what is truly working.Judy also explores how clinicians can become stronger change-makers by listening across disciplines, bringing the right people to the table, and addressing problems upstream. Her PACE framework (Pause, Audit, Calibrate, and Elevate) offers a practical approach to examining boundaries, redefining success, and building a career that supports both ambition and personal wellbeing.Episode Highlights:From One Doctor to a Difference-Maker: Discover how Judy's patients literally followed her across New York, revealing the profound impact one physician can have.Breaking the “Dark Side” Myth: Why clinicians need a voice inside managed care and payer organizations to influence healthcare decisions.Everyone Belongs at the Table: How bringing physicians, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and other professionals together can create lasting community change.Burnout Can Follow You: Why changing jobs alone may not solve burnout, and what looking inward can reveal.The PACE Method: Learn how to Pause, Audit, Calibrate, and Elevate your approach to success, boundaries, priorities, and capacity.Turn Awareness Into Action: How simple audits, wearable data, calendars, and daily reflection can uncover patterns and guide meaningful changes.Hope for Healthcare's Future: Why the next generation of medical and nursing professionals gives Judy reason to remain optimistic about healthcare transformation.About the Guest:Dr. Judy Wright is a board-certified family medicine physician and sustainable success strategist who helps high-achieving professional women pursue ambitious goals without sacrificing themselves. A physician, coach, speaker, and healthcare leader, she has worked across clinical medicine, academia, corrections, and managed care and has been recognized nationally for her leadership and influence.Connect With JudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judywrightmd Instagram: @judywrightmd.Resources MentionedPACE Method: Dr. Judy Wright's framework: Pause, Audit, Calibrate, Elevate.Oura Ring: discussed as a tool for monitoring stress patterns and increasing self-awareness.Don't Sweat the Small Stuff; and It's All Small Stuff : recommended by Dr. Judy Wright for maintaining perspective and protecting your energy.Top 3 Key Takeaways:Pause Before You Push Forward: Sustainable success begins with creating space to interrupt autopilot. Pausing allows you to notice what you are feeling, examine what is happening, reconnect with your values, and determine whether your current definition of success still reflects what you genuinely want.Audit What Is Really Working: Awareness makes change possible. Look for patterns in your stress, relationships, schedule, energy, and boundaries. Whether using a wearable or a simple calendar rating system, examining your experiences can help identify what needs to change and where your energy is going.Build Success Around Your Capacity: Success should evolve as your circumstances and capacity change. Calibrating may mean changing priorities, delegating, adjusting your calendar, or setting stronger boundaries. By honoring where you are while intentionally building forward, you can pursue greater achievement without losing yourself in the process.

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Sunday Edition Presents: THE PRACTICE OF HAPPY CONVERSATION FOUR PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Over the past four weeks, The Practice of Happy has explored happiness from several different directions. What is happiness? How do we recognize it? How can happiness exist alongside grief, anger, frustration, fear, disappointment, joy, hope, excitement and everything else that makes up a full emotional life? How do relationships, expectations, outside influences, internal reactions and the voices in our own heads shape the way we experience a moment? And perhaps most importantly, what do we actually do with all of that? In this final conversation, we move from discussion into practice. ❤️

Utahns have been coming together today...pausing to honor and remember the lives lost 25 years ago...in the 9/11 attacks. Joining me now LIVE is Jennie Taylor...the founder of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation.

What can a 12-hour walk teach us about life? More than you might think. During a 12-hour walk, I found myself reflecting on some of the lessons we often overlook in everyday life. We can have so many choices, possibilities, and directions in front of us that it becomes easy to feel stuck trying to determine the right one. But sometimes, the answer isn’t to find the perfect choice—it’s to choose a path, commit to it, and keep moving. The walk also reminded me of just how much we can accomplish in a relatively short period of time. When we’re focused on what’s still ahead, we can easily miss how far we’ve already come. That’s why celebrating our wins matters. Pausing to acknowledge our progress isn’t self-indulgent—it gives us perspective, builds confidence, and reminds us that we are capable of more than we sometimes believe. Along the way, I also explore the idea of signature presence and how the way we show up can influence the experience we create for ourselves and others. This episode is an invitation to keep moving, trust yourself, make a choice, recognize the possibilities around you, and—perhaps most importantly—stop long enough to celebrate how far you’ve already come. Debra Kasowski is the charismatic podcast host of The Millionaire Woman Show, a 3X Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Certified Executive Coach. She interviews incredible speakers, authors, CEO, Business and Organizational Leaders, and drops solo episodes with tips, strategies, and techniques for your success. GET YOUR GIFT Sign up for our Success Secrets Newsletter and download your FREE 10-page PDF of Reset Your Mindset at www.debrakasowski.com. Book your Complimentary Discovery Session with Debra today! 1. Connect with Debra Kasowski on social media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debrakasowski YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCIg8Qcl0OERGMbT5eOUGkCg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DebraKasowskiInternational/ 2. SUBSCRIBE to The Millionaire Woman Show podcast on iTunes 3. PURCHASE Debra's books – Amazon, Barnes & Noble,

What if balance is not something you achieve once, but something you keep returning to—one choice at a time? Welcome to Day 6 of our 7-day meditation series, Brahmacharya: The Art of Moderation — Protect Your Energy & Restore Balance.

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Grassroots resistance to the reckless proliferation of AI data centers has everyday Americans standing up to Big Tech. Williamson talks to activist Saul Levin about what the movement means and how it's growing. Saul's Podcast The Hum Subscribe to Marianne's Substack: MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com Subscribe to Marianne's YouTube Channel Follow Marianne on Instagram Follow Marianne on Facebook Follow Marianne on TikTok Learn more at Marianne.com

You can have a packed schedule, yet be running on an empty soul. Pausing to recharge your spirit isn't wasted time—it is the essential wisdom that keeps your light burning bright for the long haul. #FULLTANKwithBroBo​ #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026​ #BoSanchez​ #WarningYouAreLowBat​ #Matthew25​ #ParableOfTheTenVirgins​ #SharpenTheAx​ #FaithInAction​ #SpiritualMaturity​ #TrulyRichMindset​ #RestAndRefill​ #Grace​---PS. Do you want to grow your finances but don't know how?For the past 18 years, I've received a lot of “thank yous” from so many TrulyRichClub members because once upon a time, they were stuck in their finances but through the club, they learned how to invest and they're on their way to financial freedom.If you want to grow your finances and reach your financial dream, go to www.trulyrichclub.com now or go to trc.ph/events to join our upcoming seminars!To support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez

We just have a lot going on, friends! Season 7 will be coming soon. Listen in each Thursday for details as a launch date for the new season will be announced soon.

Sometimes the most powerful action is walking out the door, and sometimes it is choosing not to move at all. Amy and Ashley have a raw conversation about reclaiming power through aligned action. Ashley reflects on the moment she walked away from medicine, the burnout and identity loss that led her there, and the deeper work required to stop repeating the same achievement-driven patterns. Together, Amy and Ashley explore why high achievers often chase wholeness through outcomes, how the body can become a wiser decision-maker than the mind, and why love, self-trust, and intentional pauses may be the most powerful actions of all.   Additional Resources: Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn Subscribe to Ashley's Substack Newsletter! Subscribe to Conscious Habit on YouTube! Join the "Conscious Conversations" Community! Connect with Amy on LinkedIn Learn more about Conscious Habit Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Aligned action starts with self-awareness. Burnout often hides beneath achievement. Pausing can be a power move. Your body holds decision-making wisdom. Love is a strong leadership action.  

On today's show, we learn why local governments around Arkansas continue to put data centers on hold. We also acknowledge that tailgating season is almost here, so we have a refresher on how to avoid foodborne illness. Plus, singer-songwriter James McMurtry helps us prepare for the Original Ozark Folk Fest.

Welcome to this episode of Pause Stop Reset. Today my guest is Pete Cohen .. he's a coach, speaker, author and so much more. He has worked with world class athletes, Olympic champions, senior leaders, and organisations across the globe. His focus is not motivation for its own sake, but helping individuals and executive teams slow down enough to regain perspective, choose intention over reaction, and perform with discipline under pressure. He spent many years working in television. He presented his own programme The Coach on Discovery and was the resident Life Coach on ITV's GMTV for twelve years. Millions have engaged with his work through speaking, writing, and structured practices designed to help people calm their nervous system, clarify their thinking, and respond more intentionally to challenge. Key insights on the importance of Pausing, Stopping and navigating challenges in life and business. Get to know Pete and the power of intention, and be inspired by Hannah. Learn more about the show at www.PauseStopReset.com Learn more about Simon Hedley at www.SimonHedley.com Learn more about Pete Cohen at www.PeteCohen.com You can watch Hannah's story and learn about her at www.TeamHannah.com -- The host and creator of this podcast is Simon Hedley. Building on his strong background in banking, business & strategy he's passionate about learning, sharing, and making the difference to people and projects. As "The Strategic Alchemist™" he's been the secret weapon of many well-known leaders, founders and thought leaders for over two decades. If you want to grow and scale your business connect with Simon and especially www.TheFiveConnections.com You can learn more about Simon at www.SimonHedley.com ,  connect and follow him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/mrsimonhedley , or www.Instagram.com/thesimonhedley, and you can book a consulting call with him at book.simonhedley.com Remember at www.PauseStopReset.com you can find out more about Pause Stop Reset, how to access The Podcast Portal and get more resources to help you on your journey including the Journal and Book. Simon is the author of www.TheFiveConnections.com and www.ChaosToClarity.com  Pause Stop Reset is published by www.TheSimpleIdea.com and for any queries, questions, opportunities or suggestions get in with the team via help@thesimpleidea.com. If you'd like to explore Simon helping you grow and scale your business explore www.StrategicAlchemyGroup.com

Send us Fan MailSummer is winding down.Fall is waiting around the corner.Schedules are shifting.Routines are changing.Everybody seems to be going somewhere.And it made me wonder...Where are YOU going?Ephesians 2:10:“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10, NIV Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.netI'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net PLUS my  IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here. Again! Thank you for Pausing with me! 

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Why are 65% of New Zealanders under 45 putting major life milestones like buying a home, starting a family, or making career moves on pause? And what really happens when you buy a cross-lease property with an unconsented deck, carport, or extension?In Episode 24 of New Zealand Property Insights, host Paul Roberts breaks down fresh demographic surveys and financial credit data to expose the underlying truths shaping today's property market.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Gen Z & Millennial Financial Pressure: Unpacking the 15th annual 2026 Gen Z and Millennial Survey on Deloitte New Zealand. Discover why cost-of-living concerns weigh heavily on 56% of young Kiwis, how housing costs dictate career choices, and why low-deposit lending options exist for strategic buyers.Cross-Lease Title Realities & Traps: Demystifying 999-year cross-lease titles in New Zealand. Learn how unconsented extensions create costly defective titles, how to navigate neighbor consent rules, and how converting cross-leases to freehold sections creates instant equity.Mortgage Defaults & Forced Sales Myth: Examining fresh credit data from Moody's, Property Intelligence Data on Cotality, and the Credit Indicator Report on Centrix. Discover why residential default rates remain near historic lows (111 mortgagee sales in Q2 versus 763 during the GFC) and how bank serviceability stress testing protects homeowners.

What does it take to build a stronger team that can think, collaborate, and perform without the dentist stepping in for every decision? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with Michelle Wakeman, ACT Dental coach, about why stronger leadership starts with self-awareness. They explain how your behavior affects team culture, the four leadership tendencies based on care and challenge, why clarity and accountability strengthen trust, and how pausing before reacting can help you lead more effectively.Learn how to recognize your leadership patterns, give clearer feedback, and create a healthier, more accountable team — listen to Episode 1088 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Self-awareness requires understanding your strengths, shortcomings, and impact on other people.The leader's behavior and emotional state influence the climate of the entire practice.High care with low challenge can lead leaders to avoid difficult conversations and over-function for their team.Low care with high challenge can reduce psychological safety and make team members afraid to speak up or make mistakes.High care with high challenge combines genuine support with clear expectations, honest feedback, and accountability.Pausing before responding under stress helps leaders choose a more effective response instead of reacting automatically.Consistent, proactive conversations prevent small performance issues from becoming larger cultural problems.Episode Chapters:00:00 Why stronger teams start with self-awareness.01:03 Building a team that can think and work together.02:31 Why self-awareness starts with understanding your impact on others.04:00 Using assessments and coaching to better understand yourself.06:29 Balancing care and challenge as a leader.09:19 The four leadership tendencies.20:26 The power of pausing before responding.23:18 Identifying your leadership tendency and practicing accountability.24:00 Kirk's “today's the day” leadership story.29:00 Final thoughts on self-awareness and leadership development.30:00 To The Top Study Club and closing remarks.Guest Bio:Michelle Wakeman, BSDH brings nearly 20 years of clinical dental hygiene, administrative, managerial and sales experience to the table. She has a passion for people and a natural aptitude for communication that has led her to develop meaningful relationships throughout her career in dentistry. As a coach, she seeks to help dental practices develop systems that enable them to enhance their patient experience, leading to better relationships among owners, team members and patients along with profitable outcomes.In her off time, Michelle can usually be found at the ice rink supporting her son, Hunter in hockey, the ball field cheering on her son, Carter, or the gym, reliving her days as a gymnast with her daughter, Leighton.Episode Resources:Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/DISC Assessment: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-discTo The Top Study Club: http://actdental.com/tttMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Contact Gina to learn more about ACT: gina@actdental.comThe Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Smile Source Community Hub: https://www.actdental.com/community-hubUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

Larry is back in studio with his wife Jessica for part two of their conversation, recorded the week of their 22nd anniversary. Last week they covered how they met and the crucibles that shaped them. This week they get practical about the daily mechanics of a marriage that works: how they got aligned on parenting, how they resolve conflict, and how they back each other up in front of the kids whether they agree or not. They're candid that none of it came naturally at first. They walk through the parenting classes that helped early on, a hard season with one of their sons that turned out to be driven by a medication reaction, and why setting ego aside to get outside help was the move that saved them repeatedly. Jessica shares what it means to never be emasculated or called a name in thirty years together, and Larry breaks down the guardrails that keep their disagreements calm: no yelling, no name calling, real listening, and a willingness to eat humble pie. If your marriage feels more like managing a household than sharing a life, this one is a window into the operating system of a couple who clearly still like each other.   Timeline Summary [1:02] – Why part two matters, and Jessica joins for parenting and conflict resolution [4:39] – A new season with an adult son and the land of uncertainty it brings [6:39] – Bringing the first baby home to a tornado, and every season being new territory [9:07] – The one thing they nailed early: alignment on parenting styles [10:21] – Love and Logic, 1-2-3 Magic, and the classes that gave them a shared playbook [11:34] – A hard season with Mason at 11 and refusing to let ego stop them from getting help [13:15] – Communication gap: Larry not seeing how bad the mornings really were [16:39] – Owning that "I have to work" wasn't the support Jessica needed [17:23] – The real catalyst turned out to be a medication, and the game-changing fix [18:43] – Having each other's back in front of the kids, no public disagreement [19:47] – The quiet aside instead of the public callout, coming back as a combined unit [21:39] – The over-punishment story: stacking consequences on Ethan's grades [22:54] – Why never being emasculated or disrespected publicly matters so much to a man [25:44] – The non-negotiable guardrails: no name calling, ever, even joking [27:15] – Listening without interrupting and keeping voices calm [30:09] – Tonality, ownership, and a family that apologizes well [34:32] – Why these habits are their operating system but not most people's [35:10] – The waterfall of peace: how Jessica's affection quiets Larry's chaos [36:33] – Not gaslighting a partner who's having a hard day, and giving space to process [37:30] – The "what did you do all day" mistake and never globalizing with always and never [40:43] – The deck argument Ethan witnessed and asked if they were divorcing [42:22] – Ethan's three observations: no yelling, real listening, no name calling [42:40] – Asking "is there truth to this" to sidestep the ego and defensiveness [45:02] – The trash story: coming in guns blazing and eating humble pie [49:11] – Covering for each other's hard seasons with the kids instead of piling on [50:04] – Favorite memories: the simple stuff, laughter under their own roof [52:16] – Valuing experiences over stuff, and how that alignment happened [55:19] – Closing out Mason's last year at home with a bang [56:53] – The 25 intimate conversation starters that keep them connected   5 Key Takeaways Get Aligned and Get Help Without Ego — The couples who struggle most are often fighting over whose parenting style wins. Larry and Jessica treated hard seasons as problems to solve together, bringing in classes and counselors rather than letting pride keep them stuck. Have Each Other's Back in Front of the Kids — Never publicly override your spouse's discipline. Handle disagreements privately, then return to the kids as a combined unit. Kids who can't split their parents feel more secure, not less. Set Guardrails for Conflict — No name calling, no yelling, and real listening while the other person talks. These simple, non-negotiable rules keep disagreements from escalating into damage, and kids notice and absorb them. Ask "Is There Truth to This" — When your partner brings a criticism, the instinct is to defend. Pausing to genuinely ask whether there's truth in it disarms your ego and turns a potential fight into a conversation. And when you're wrong, apologize fast. Protect Each Other's Hard Seasons — When one parent is short-tempered or struggling, the other explains it to the kids with grace instead of piling on. Give your partner room to process a bad day rather than gaslighting or nagging them out of it.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1518 25 Intimate Conversation Starters (free PDF and video training): https://thedadedge.com/25questions Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl   Enjoyed This Episode? If watching Larry and Jessica lay out the guardrails of their marriage gave you something to aim at, pick one and try it this week. Ask "is there truth to this" the next time you feel defensive, or take your spouse through a couple of good questions on your next date night. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

When everything feels urgent, meaningful work rarely gets the attention it deserves. In episode 631 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with leadership researcher and author Shawn Vanderhoven about how law firm leaders can create the clarity their teams need to focus and perform at their best.  Drawing from his book, Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World, Shawn explains why effective leadership sometimes requires slowing down before moving forward. He shares what his research revealed about the behaviors that improve focus, the leadership habits that amplify distraction, and why teams struggle when every project is treated like a top priority.  Together, they explore how to make realistic tradeoffs, involve your team in prioritization, delegate without derailing someone's entire day, and create systems that make difficult conversations easier. Shawn also explains why asking, “What will it take to do this well?” can lead to better decisions than simply asking whether the work can get done.  If your law firm is juggling too many priorities, this episode offers practical ways to reduce distraction, lead with greater clarity, and create space for work your team can be proud of.  Listen to our previous episodes on Law Firm Leadership & Building Stronger Teams.  #627: Building Stronger Law Firm Teams Through Better Communication, with Zeina Baydoun Apple | Spotify | LTN  #615: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Stronger Teams, with Debbie Foster and Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #604: From Practice to Business: Scaling Beyond Yourself, with Andy Hays Apple | Spotify | LTN  #592: Client Care, Culture, and Character: A Framework for Great Leaders, with William O'Neal Apple | Spotify | LTN  #541: Why the Best Teams Have Keystone Conversations, with Michael Bungay Stanier Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode:  https://www.pausebook.co/  Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  00:25 – A Different Kind of Law Firm Conference  03:10 – LabCon for Law Firm Leaders  07:05 – What Is Broken About Law Firm Intake  11:30 – How to Secret Shop Your Firm  15:15 – The Role of AI in Client Intake  20:45 – Why Clients Still Want Access to Humans  26:30 – Meet Shawn Vanderhoven  29:15 – Why Leaders Need to Pause  30:25 – How Leadership Can Improve Focus  33:25 – When Everything Feels Important  37:15 – Making Prioritization a Team Sport  40:20 – Choosing Your Majors and Minors  42:45 – A Better Way to Delegate Work  46:10 – Navigating Competing Priorities  49:10 – Making Difficult Conversations Easier  54:45 – Creating Clarity Around What Matters  56:10 – Pausing to Help Your Team Move Faster  59:05 – Closing Thoughts 

In this final episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, host Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with author, educator, and entrepreneur Livia Grujic to explore the delicate balance between ambition and personal fulfillment. Drawing from her book, Stop Searching for Next, Livia shares how a sudden ski injury forced her to pause, reflect, and reevaluate her definition of success. Together, they discuss the science of human flourishing, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and how simple, evidence-based habits can help us transition mindfully through different stages of life.As Dr. Bonta bids farewell to the podcast after three years of insightful conversations, this episode serves as a beautiful reflection on closing chapters with intention. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies for mental resets, such as deliberate breathing and cultivating deep relationships, to help them remain present and find meaning in the life directly in front of them.Episode TimestampsIntroducing Livia Grujic (00:02:03)Dr. Mark Bonta introduces guest Livia Grujic and announces that this will be the podcast's final episode.Defining "Stop Searching for Next" (00:05:08)Livia explains the meaning behind her book's title and the importance of giving oneself permission to pause.Navigating midlife transitions (00:09:28)The host and guest discuss how definitions of success naturally evolve during midlife and parental transitions.The power of a forced pause (00:15:36)Livia shares how a severe ski injury and subsequent surgery forced her to slow down and practice self-reflection.The analogy of the imperfect bowl (00:24:45)Livia uses a pottery analogy to illustrate why we should accept our imperfections instead of striving for constant perfection.Applying positive psychology (00:32:44)The conversation shifts to evidence-based practices of positive psychology, including deep breathing, gratitude, and nurturing deep relationships.A final farewell (00:45:30)Dr. Mark Bonta reflects on three years of hosting the podcast and shares his final thoughts on closing this chapter.Livia Grujich's Links:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/liviag/https://www.amazon.ca/STOP-SEARCHING-NEXT-chasing-already-ebook/dp/B0GYPSXG1PDISCLAMER >>>>>>    The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. It does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and the use of information from the podcast or linked materials is at the user's own risk. The content does not aim to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and users should promptly seek guidance from healthcare professionals for any medical conditions.   >>>>>> The expressed opinions belong solely to the hosts and guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hospitals, Clinics, Universities, or any other organization associated with the host or guests.    Disclosures: Ditch The Lab Coat podcast is produced by (soundsdebatable.com) and is independent of Dr. Bonta's teaching and research roles at McMaster University, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Queens University.

Pausing sounds simple until you're in the middle of a conflict, your nervous system is on fire, and every cell in your body wants to either blow up or disappear. In part two, Amy gets honest about what avoiding the pause actually looks like — the spin, the obsessing, the replaying of conversations at 2am — and what it looks and feels like to actually use it. She breaks down how to size your pause to match your emotional temperature, what to do inside the pause to move forward instead of just going numb, and why responsibility and power are always a package deal. If you've ever confused "waiting for it to blow over" with actually dealing with something, this one's for you. P.S. Amy was listening to the Curiosity Shop Podcast on her way up I-40 — and Brené Brown's coaching segment with Aiko Bethea (last 20 minutes) basically confirmed the universe wanted her talking about the pause today. Worth the full listen!   Connect with Amy here!   #HealthyAF #HealthyLife #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #GiveYourselfGrace  #MentalWellness #LifeIsUnpredictable

Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols  In this third episode on the Second Agreement from The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz, Sharyn turns inward to explore how we can take our own thoughts personally. This episode looks at the inner critic, shame stories, emotional triggers, and the old voices we mistake for truth. Listeners are invited to see thoughts as messages, not identities, and to practice relating to their inner world with more curiosity and compassion. Don't take anything personally does not only apply to other people's words. It also applies to the painful stories our own minds tell us. This episode offers listeners a gentle path toward freedom from old inner narratives. 5 Key Takeaways Not every thought is the truth. Fear, shame, anxiety, and old agreements can speak through your inner voice. Separate facts from the stories your mind creates. Pausing creates space to question assumptions before believing or reacting to them. Emotional activation is not confirmation. Feeling afraid, rejected, or ashamed doesn't automatically mean something is actually wrong. Your inner critic is not your identity. You can hear critical thoughts without allowing them to define who you are. You can choose a new agreement. Notice painful thoughts, question them, comfort yourself, and consciously choose what you believe. Feel To Heal: A Guide to Feeling, Healing, and Living from the Truth of Who You Are    Author Sharyn Nichols   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615312 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615312     ~ More About Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols ~  Sharyn Nichols is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Speaker, and Wellness Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals create lasting emotional well-being. By combining evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, somatic practices, and Human Design, she empowers clients to regulate their nervous systems, break unhealthy patterns, and cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and inner peace. Known for her compassionate, grounded approach, Sharyn creates a safe space for healing, growth, and transformation. She helps clients move beyond stress, emotional overwhelm, and survival mode to build deeper self-trust, healthier relationships, and a life guided by intention rather than reaction. If you're ready to reconnect with your authentic self and experience lasting change, Sharyn will help you discover what's truly possible.    FeelToHeal.com   https://feeltoheal.com/    Email   sharynnichols@feeltoheal.com    YouTube   www.youtube.com/@sharynnicholsFeelToHeal    LinkedIn   www.linkedin.com/in/sharyn-nichols-20526a95/    Instagram   www.instagram.com/feeltohealwithsharyn_    Facebook   www.facebook.com/FeelToHealwithSharyn       TikTok   www.tiktok.com/@sharynnichols   Fell To Heal with Sharyn Nichols: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/feel-to-heal-with-sharyn-nichols/

Send us Fan MailJOIN MY DAILY GUIDED JOURNALING GROUP AT https://www.skool.com/quiet-quest-bible-journaling/about Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.netI'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net PLUS my  IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here. Again! Thank you for Pausing with me! 

Appreciating Who You've BecomeDiscover the power of self-appreciation by reflecting on your journey, especially during times of loss, striving, or caregiving. This episode explores how to honor your growth, recognize your resilience, and celebrate your inherent worth, helping you stand in awe of who you already are.Key TopicsThe importance of self-appreciation in everyday lifeHow to reflect on growth during seasons of loss and changeMoving beyond achievements to recognize resilience and inner strengthPractices to cultivate self-kindness and celebrate core valuesChallenging the tendency to tie self-worth solely to accomplishmentsThe concept of being in awe of yourself and your journeyHow to pause and recognize your progress without constantly striving forwardTimestamps00:00 - Why self-appreciation matters in every season of life00:30 - The meditation that inspired reflecting on your journey01:29 - How past dreams align with your current life reality02:28 - The power of being in awe of what you have already achieved04:35 - Why appreciating your journey fosters gratitude and resilience05:51 - Recognizing growth during times of loss and transition08:36 - Learning from seasons of challenge and how they shape us10:10 - Overcoming the trap of achievement as a mirror of worth12:31 - Developing the muscles of resilience before climbing the next mountain13:45 - Understanding the internal scripts that hinder self-appreciation15:11 - The importance of celebrating your values through every season17:30 - Practical ways to pause, reflect, and honor your becoming20:02 - Building awareness of your current worth and progress21:02 - Practical exercises to collect evidence of resilience and growth22:15 - Speaking kindly to yourself and embodying compassion23:11 - The core message: honor your journey and stand in awe of you Final Reflection: Remember that your current self is already enough — worthy of admiration and celebration. Pausing to appreciate your growth, resilience, and values enhances your sense of self-worth and invites more awe into your daily life.

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signuppilothouse.coMeta has been up and down since the outage a few weeks back, and the timeline is full of advertisers feeling it. So Eric pulled three of Pilothouse's most senior people onto the after-hours couch: Abby and Aves from the creative and strategy side, and Taylor from the Meta side, for a live conversation about what to do when the platform wobbles.If you buy media on Meta, or you're a founder whose revenue leans on it, this is the difference between a bad two weeks and a bad quarter.What you get:The tactical spin cycle. Performance dips, panic sets in, and buyers ship 15 more ads built off the ones already dying. That amplifies poor delivery and raises CPMs. "Amplification of what's not working is never the route forward."The full list of panic moves to skip: un-strategic ad volume, rushed channel expansion, rescue promos that train customers (and Meta) to expect discounts, account rebuilds, the "fresh pixel" request, and firing your agency.The diagnosis question: Meta crumbled, so what part of the business fell through? No new customers points one direction. No conversions points at email and retention first. The gap picks the channel.Stocking the pond. Why every brand should already know its next channel, and how to tell a reach problem (Pinterest) from a conversion problem (TikTok Shop) before you spend a dollar.The iOS 14.5 precedent: partial blindness, no drastic changes, better measurement on the other side.Pausing ads without tanking the account. Fractional touchpoints, checking median customer-journey length in your MTA before making the swing, and why Meta usually has a reason for pushing spend where it does.Creative is the targeting. Millennial moms who look identical on paper but speak completely different visual languages by region. Butter yellow instead of white. A luxury brand that sells milestone moments instead of USPs."This is an ad and it's so stupid." Why absurdist, self-aware ads are out-earning earnest millennial branding with marketing-aware customers.Where AI belongs (reporting, automation, surfacing phrases from your own data) and where it doesn't (creative direction, insights, your next steps). Plus the term for what happens when you outsource the thinking: cognitive debt.Who this is for: media buyers, creative strategists, and founders running meaningful spend on Meta right now.What to steal: the diagnosis question, the pause-decision checklist, and the competitor-review mining tactic for finding customer language.Timestamps:00:00 Meta Volatility and Common Mistakes08:56 Building a More Resilient Growth Strategy17:45 Should You Pause Underperforming Ads?21:53 How to Research Customers Better with AI35:40 AI, Creative Strategy & Content VolumeSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF635Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Real-Life Applications of Emotional Intelligence During Difficult TimesJeff East shares a personal and powerful story about how his practice of emotional intelligence helped him navigate a family health crisis.When his father-in-law faced serious medical challenges, Jeff found himself managing waves of fear, worry, and stress—not just for his father-in-law, but for his wife and her sister as well. Jeff walks us through the practical steps of the KCG model—Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, and Give Yourself—and shows how those tools enabled him to provide support, remain calm, and offer meaningful encouragement during a difficult time.Along the way, Jeff and Eric explore the realities of emotional patterns, the myths around "forbidden" emotions, and the important role self-empathy and listening play in being present for loved ones. Whether you're new to EQ or looking for real-life applications, this episode offers genuine insights and practical wisdom you can use when life gets tough.KCG ModelThe KCG model stands for Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, and Give Yourself. It's a guiding framework for practicing EQ in real-life circumstances 04:16.Moments00:00 Emergency surgery and complications05:47 Handling stress and support concerns07:50 Late-night unexpected events11:36 Understanding and managing emotions14:26 Intrinsic motivation and optimism17:02 Managing expectations in tough times23:18 Discussing the noble goal25:43 Emotional intelligence discussionHere are 3 key takeaways for anyone facing tough circumstances, at home or work:Awareness Is Step One: Recognize and name what you're feeling. Pausing to identify fear, worry, or frustration can stop runaway thoughts and bring clarity to what really needs attention.Intentional Response Over Reaction: Lean on EQ practices like consequential thinking. Ask, “What is my best path forward in this moment?” Responding intentionally, rather than reacting impulsively, helps support those around you.Presence Over Perfect Words: Sometimes being present and listening is more valuable than finding the perfect thing to say. Genuine empathy and simply showing up can be the greatest support.A reminder: you don't have to get it perfect. As long as you're practicing awareness and intentionality, you're moving in the right direction.In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com or visit their website, Spirit of EQ.You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.New episodes are available on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month!Please review our podcast Music from Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/deeperLicense code: PEYKDJHQNGSZXDUEhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Spirit of EQMentioned in this episode:Thanks for listening to Spirit of EQThis podcast was created to be a tool to primarily help you to discover and grow your EQ. Science and our own lived experiences confirm that the better we are at managing our emotions, the better we're going to be at making decisions. Which leads to a better life. And that's something we all want. We're glad that you've taken the time today to listen. We hope that something you hear will lead to a breakthrough. We'd really appreciate a review on your podcast platform. Please leave some comments about what you heard today, as well as follow and subscribe to the podcast. That way, you won't miss a single episode as we continue this journey.

Why does Trump keep pausing the attacks on Iran? Our manufacturing base isn't what it used to be. The latest polls, even the favorable ones, are not looking good for the GOP. How can we get the next generation involved?Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the signs nudging you to slow down aren't setbacks, but directions worth following?Dr. Katie Deming shares an announcement she says goes against nearly every piece of advice she's been given. For months, she's felt pulled toward a decision most experts told her to avoid. She's finally saying yes to it, and the reason why might shift how you think about rest, content, and the quiet messages your own body keeps sending.Dr. Katie has spent her career watching what happens when people live out of step with who they really are. As a former radiation oncologist turned integrative oncologist, she's seen how staying out of alignment can affect your health in ways you might not expect. Here, she opens up about her own signs, why she won't wait for the louder wake-up call, and what she believes real healing actually starts with.If you've been running on empty, buried in information, or brushing off that small voice telling you something needs to change, this one speaks straight to you. Dr. Katie offers a gentle invitation to step back, reset, and reconnect with yourself before life makes the choice for you.Press play and learn why listening to yourself might be the most healing thing you do.Which Fast Is Right for You? - Take the FREE QUIZ:https://www.whichfastisrightforyou.com/Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/y5cm5wtjFollow Dr. Katie Deming on InstagramWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even sp...

Podcast strategist, broadcast expert, and entrepreneur James Burtt sits down with Jeannette for a wide-ranging conversation on the true nature of branding, the evolution of content creation, and the power of personal authenticity.  From his early career as a Michael Bublé tribute act in Cyprus to launching over 190 podcasts for major brands and personal clients, James shares his personal journey and practical insights on building a brand that lasts.  He dives deep into shifting from an audio-only mindset to a multi-platform "show" mentality, leveraging AI without losing the essential human connection, and why finding your niche and standing still to gain clarity is the ultimate key to professional and personal success. You'll Learn Why: A successful brand is a promise your business must deliver on, representing what people say about you when you're not in the room rather than just your visual assets. Transitioning from audio-only podcasts to dynamic, video-integrated shows across multiple digital platforms fuels maximum audience growth and reach. Focusing deeply on a specific target audience establishes authority and commands higher value, whereas trying to serve everyone often leads to serving no one effectively. Pausing the constant hustle allows you to address core challenges, gain true intentionality, and align your decisions with what you truly want out of life. Whether you're a founder, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, startup leader or executive, these lessons will help you make smarter hiring decisions and build a stronger, more successful business.

Here's something I want you to know: you already have more tools than you think you do. In this episode, I'm talking with one of my best friends and favorite humans again, the brilliant Lindsay Dotzlaf, about how to use the coaching tools you already have on yourself, especially in your relationships. Lindsay is a master coach's coach who helps coaches master the craft of coaching, and she's the host of the Mastering Coaching Skills podcast. She did an episode for coaches about using your coaching skills on yourself, and I told her she had to come talk about it with me. Because here's the thing: if you listen to this podcast at all, you have coaching skills. Pausing and breathing. Asking a better question. Asking "what's the root cause?" Thinking on purpose about your partner. You use these skills at work all the time. Then we go home and forget we know how to troubleshoot. At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful choice: in any charged moment, you can spiral or you can pivot. The spiral is the loop of beating yourself up, blaming your partner, going in circles and never moving forward. The pivot is one tiny step in a different direction. And the more you practice it, the stronger that muscle gets. We talk about internalized blame (and the difference between "I am wrong" and "I did something wrong"), why building self-trust is what lets you pivot more and spiral less, and one of Lindsay's favorite tools for getting unstuck: putting the thought on the shelf. Here is the scoop on what we talked about — ✨ Episode at a Glance Why you already have coaching tools at your disposal, even if you don't call them that The moment of choice in every charged interaction: spiral or pivot Why "developing the muscle" of awareness matters more than any single tool How high emotions lower your access to your own resources (and how the pause changes that) "I have choices" — the sentence Maggie repeats, even in the most dire situations Internalized blame, and the freeing difference between "I am wrong" and "I did something wrong" The secondary wound: when we shame ourselves for spiraling in the first place Building self-trust as a muscle, one tiny pivot at a time Trading all-or-nothing thinking for the "dimmer switch" Lindsay's favorite tool: put the thought on the shelf and ask "if that wasn't allowed to be true, now what?"   Resources mentioned in this episode: The Questions for Couples Journal Private Coaching with Maggie Free Workshop: The Growth Gap Marriage Mindset Makeover Visit Lindsay's Website: https://lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/  Listen to The Mastering Coaching Skills Podcast: https://lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/podcast/  Episode 1 of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast: How to Have a Better Marriage Episode 2 of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast: Power Questions Episode 152 of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast: The Most Valuable Thoughts for Your Marriage Mindset  

Links to Steven Webb's podcast and how you can support his work.Donate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Coffee stevenwebb.ukSteven's courses, podcasts and links: stevenwebb.ukWhat if the thing we keep chasing is the reason we cannot rest?When I was six or seven, I was certain life would be sorted once I could ride my bike. I learnt, felt brilliant for a little while, and then Monday arrived. The finish line had moved again.We do this with money, health, work, relationships, meditation and even inner peace. We tell ourselves, "I'll be happy when..." Yet when the thing arrives, it slowly becomes normal and another carrot appears ahead of us.In this episode, I explore why wanting more is not the enemy, why happiness comes and goes, and why contentment may be a kinder aim. I share the image of the carrot that moves with the cart, the importance of pausing halfway up the mountain, and a simple practice for catching the moment we try to skip the life we are already living.This is not about giving up our goals or pretending money, health and security do not matter. It is about taking the next step without making it responsible for finally allowing us to be here.Stillness in the Storms is independent and advert free. To contact me, join the Weekly Calm or support my work, visit https://stevenwebb.ukWhat is in this episode(00:00) What if chasing happiness is stopping us from resting?(00:55) Learning to ride a bike and discovering the feeling did not last(02:00) The fairytale promise of happily ever after(03:15) Thanking the people who keep the podcasts advert free(03:50) The carrot that keeps moving with the cart(05:10) Noticing the happiness that is already here(06:10) Why wanting more can still be useful(08:40) Pausing halfway up the mountain and looking back(09:50) New headphones and how quickly better becomes normal(10:25) How gain and loss change the way the same life feels(12:30) Happiness, joy and sadness as experiences that come and go(14:20) Asking what is enough for this day(15:30) Finding life in its ordinary moments(16:40) The "I'll be happy when" practice(17:50) Taking the next step without skipping this oneOne practice for this weekWhen you hear yourself say, "I'll be happy when," or, "It will be okay when," pause.Notice what you are asking the next moment to give you. Then take one breath and let this moment be what it is. You can still take the next step. You just do not have to skip your life to get there.Notable quotes from the recording "What if the one thing you keep chasing is the reason you cannot be happy? Is the reason you cannot rest?" (00:00)"If you're not happy until you get that, you will never be happy." (08:40)"What is enough for this day? What is enough right now for you?" (14:20)"When you stop chasing, you realize the carrot will return and it was there all along." (16:20)"The chase stops being a prison when you stop. Take the next step if it's yours to take." (17:50)Thank youTim, Patricia, Jess and Cheryl. Your support helps keep Stillness in the Storms and Inner Peace Meditations free from adverts.

Segments Sun Hoodie Review: Outdoor Research AstroMan Trek Propaganda:  Hike naked day (Day 61) by Gerjan "Hungry" Hertgers 20 Strange Things Thru-hiking Can Do to Your Body That Nobody Talks About by Livvy Weld The Triple Crowner Survey: Ranking the Best and Worst Triple Crown Trails by Katie Jackson QOTD:  Would you rather have access to a life rewind button, or a life pause button? Triple Crown of shitty beers Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Bob Peoples Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jackson Storm, JaredNotFromSubway, Jason Kiser, Jason "I Miss Chaunce" Snailer, Luke Netjes, Matty in AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, The Saint Louis Shaman, Thirteen Adventures, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ack, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Lucas Hamilton, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers.

High-achieving Christian women are experiencing burnout trying to do it all — but Candice Rockel reveals the simple, powerful shift that can change everything: Intentional rest.Imagine resting in God's presence as naturally as breathing — even in the middle of chaos. Candice shares her personal story of hitting the breaking point during a busy season, then discovering that true rest isn't just a luxury — it's a commandment. Her debut solo book, Pause on Purpose: Intentional Rest for Women, is a game-changer for women tired of striving but craving a deeper, more peaceful connection with God.In this episode, Candice and Jenny break down the biblical foundation for Sabbath, revealing how “pressing pause” can feel uncomfortable before it becomes a holy habit. Discover her practical tips for recognizing when life's busyness is a sign you're outside God's rhythm — and how to intentionally step into rest, even when it feels foreign. You'll also learn tools to help you serve out of abundance instead of exhaustion.You'll hear candid insights on how women baptize their burnout, the difference between busyness for Jesus versus intimacy with Jesus, and why worth isn't linked to productivity. Candice emphasizes that God created us for joy, rest, and relationship — not just work, stress, and overwhelm. This conversation is a must-listen for women who want to pursue their God-given calling while embracing the peace and purpose He offers.Whether you're navigating a busy season or feeling stuck in chronic overdrive, Candice's story and wisdom will inspire you to press pause on purpose and step into a life of divine rest. Perfect for anyone craving alignment between faith and everyday life, this episode will leave you encouraged to put aside the “shoulds,” follow God's rhythm, and delight in Him.Candice Rockel is the CEO and co-founder of Aurora Network, a four-time bestselling author, and a passionate speaker dedicated to helping women find rest in God's promises. Press pause with purpose — and watch your soul thrive.Get Candice's book, Pause on Purpose, on Amazon — links in the show notes. This is your invitation to rest, grow, and flourish in Christ's love.Get all the Scripture references and resources mentioned in this episode: https://jennyzentz.com/intentional-rest-christian-women/Get the FREE Printable PDF: Positive Confessions From His Word⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction & The Burnout Epidemic in Women03:15 - Candice's Breaking Point & Discovering Biblical Rest08:40 - Why "Pausing" Feels Uncomfortable at First14:10 - Serving Out of Abundance vs. Exhaustion20:00 - Busyness for Jesus vs. Intimacy with Jesus27:30 - Breaking the Link Between Productivity & Worth32:00 - Final Thoughts & Practical Steps to Press Pause

Silence Is Your Strongest Presentation Tool How Strategic Pauses Make You a More Confident Speaker Episode 315 (Solo show featuring George Torok) In this Episode we explore: why silence is a powerful communication tool how pauses project confidence capturing attention before speaking building anticipation with strategic silence adding drama to stories giving audiences time to think allowing laughter to happen naturally answering questions more thoughtfully emphasizing important messages eliminating filler words regaining audience attention encouraging audience participation ----- George Torok is known as the Speech Coach for Executives because he helps senior exercutives deliver Superior Presentations. Learn more about the coachng and training programs at: https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://speechcoachforexecutives.com/ ----- Key Learning Points from this Episode: Tactical pauses make speakers appear more confident and composed. A pause captures audience attention more effectively than speaking continuously. Strategic silence builds anticipation before an important message. Pauses add drama and make stories more memorable. Audiences need thinking time to absorb important ideas. Humor works better when speakers allow time for laughter. Pausing before answering questions improves the quality of responses. Placing pauses before and after important phrases adds emphasis. Replacing filler words with silence creates a stronger speaking style. Well-timed pauses help regain audience attention. Silence encourages audience participation after asking questions. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill    

⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!This week, Monique walks us through how she designed her July slowdown and worked at 30% capacity on purpose.She shares why the pause was not about burnout, vacation, or checking out. It was about making room to think, create, rest, play, and reset before life and work became too full again.Monique also talks about the fears that can come up around rest, including the fear of losing money, momentum, reputation, or progress. She explains why pausing does not have to mean losing something and how planning ahead can make rest feel safer and more supported.As she breaks down how she planned the month, Monique shares the role of vision, clear expectations, blackout dates, boundaries, and choosing what truly belongs on the calendar. She also offers practical ways to decide what stays, what moves, and what can wait.This episode is a clear reminder that you do not need a perfect setup to design a pause. You can start by deciding what the space is for, protecting it with intention, and allowing yourself to make room for what your mind, body, and life are asking for.GEMS DROPPED“​We ​talk ​about ​giving ​ourselves ​permission ​to ​do ​things. ​And ​I ​think ​that ​the ​permission ​comes ​once ​we ​believe ​that ​we ​deserve ​it ​or ​that ​something ​is ​actually ​a ​necessity ​to ​us, ​and ​that ​we ​can ​have ​it.”“Pausing for me is not about just doing nothing. It's just making room for what matters.”“You do need to start with a vision. Your vision, the vision you set for yourself is really the anchor, and it's what allows you to say no, without flinching. It's ​what ​allows ​you ​to move ​with ​a ​lot ​more ​confidence”“You ​can ​design ​whatever ​you ​want ​and ​need ​for ​yourself. You ​don't ​need ​a ​perfect ​setup. It's ​a ​generative ​exercise. ​It's ​about ​cultivating ​something ​important ​within ​yourself ​and ​in ​your ​life, ​and ​you ​can ​give ​yourself ​over ​to ​it ​and ​then ​decide ​what ​it's ​for ​for ​you ​and ​protect ​it.“​STAY IN TOUCHCome and follow me on Instagram @moniquershields and I would love your feedback so send an email to ambition@moniquershields.com. 

After the United States put a pause on strikes against Iran, President Donald Trump said that he is prepared to order resumption of “strong military action” against Tehran if negotiations fail, warning they have little time to reach a deal. Benjamin Netanyahu's Washington visit this week could determine whether Israel joins renewed strikes as the Iran war enters a two-day diplomatic pause. Meanwhile, Iran issued a second warning to Ukraine following what Tehran said was an attack on a vessel in the Caspian Sea. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the defense of Democracies, who says President Trump still has all options on the table but should focus on what a future Iran would look like. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1 for 7/27/26 Drew and Dr. David Wurmser discuss the bombing pause in Iran and why the ceasefire my advantage Tehran (8:43). Then, Brigitte Gabriel covers how she survived the Lebanese Civil War (26:31) and her organization ACT for America (40:00). Links: https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/author/david-wurmser/ https://www.actforamerica.org/ https://a.co/d/0iDvd39U

Franklin Pierce. Pete Rose. Dan Fouts. Oscar Robinson. Tony Stewart. What do these people have in common? They're the most famous #14's in history...or in the case of Franklin Pierce – the only #14 in history as he was the 14th President of the United States. The others were all arguably the best athletes sporting the number 14 in their respective sports historically. My point in mentioning them is this... it's not often in life you'll rank 14th in something and claim bragging rights...however there are times when being #14 is awesome. In the case of Florida's economy...this is one of those times. The latest data from the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows our state's economy having reached remarkable new comparative levels.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever noticed how easy it is to lose a good rhythm? Morning prayer, journaling with your coffee still warm, a walk around the block — and then life happens. A trip, family in town, a deadline that won't move, a health scare that rearranges everything overnight. And before long you're looking at the wreckage of your good intentions wondering, "What happened to me?" In this episode of the Hallway series, Pat shares how the last few weeks pulled her clean out of her own rhythms — and the gentle whisper that stopped her mid-scramble: maybe she never left the track at all. Together we'll walk through three truths for the hallway: • God doesn't leave you because your routine changes — we mistake routine for relationship. • Hallways disrupt old rhythms on purpose — He may not be asking you to recover your old routine, but inviting you to discover a new rhythm. • Grace begins again every morning — the Holy Spirit isn't asking "Why did you stop?" He's asking, "Would you like to walk with Me today?" Write this one down and put it on your mirror: "God is not waiting for you at the end of your routine. He's walking with you in the middle of your interruption." Mentioned in this episode: • A Quiet Quest — Pat's new community on Skool for women walking through the in-between seasons • Pat's new 21-day guided journal for the Hallway season, available on Amazon Next week in the Hallway: How do you know which rhythms God actually wants you to keep? Because not every rhythm deserves to come back with you. Until then, friend — be gentle with yourself. Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you!For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.netI'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net PLUS my  IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes and LOTS OF FREE RESOURCES here. Again! Thank you for Pausing with me! 

Slowing down to listen to what the Lord is saying to you is always a good step while navigating decisions of any kind but especially college and young adulthood. Paige and Delaney discuss choosing to remain faithful and obedient no matter the circumstances. This is a powerful episode with one of our young adults who is seeking and finding Jesus! Enjoy listening this week!

No more traffic stops with ICE for now after agents shot and killed an unarmed man in Houston last week and now another one in Maine this week.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices