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Most churches think attendance is the goal.But what if attendance is actually the result of something else?In Episode 228 of Fly on the Wall, I sat down with my friend Bobby from Missouri to talk about practical church growth strategies and how getting more people engaged can create sustainable growth.Bobby's church has experienced an incredible turnaround, growing from around 20 people to a couple hundred. But with that growth comes a new challenge:How do you move new people from simply attending to actually becoming part of the church?I believe one of the biggest mistakes churches make is treating attendance as the lead goal.It's not.Engagement is the lead goal. Attendance is the lag goal.When people begin serving, they build relationships. They experience discipleship. They develop a sense of ownership. And ultimately, they become more connected to the life and mission of the church.We also talked about something every church needs to take seriously: invite culture.Culture isn't changed by preaching about something once. It's built through the stories you tell, the heroes you make, and the things you celebrate.Here's some of what we unpack:Why engagement should be a primary goal for growing churchesHow to create a clear pathway from attendance to involvementWhy longtime volunteers can struggle to make room for new peopleHow 90-day engagement goals can create momentumWhy word of mouth remains such a powerful form of church marketingHow to test your marketing before investing more moneyWhy messages inspire, but systems change behaviorHow stories, heroes, and celebration shape your church's cultureWhy you should follow up with the person who brought the guest, not just the guestHow to know whether invite culture is actually becoming part of your churchIf you want sustainable church growth, don't just ask, "How do we get more people in the room?"Start asking, "How do we help the people already coming become part of the mission?"

#161: On this week's episode, Han sits down with Meg Reynolds, host of Not The Girl Next Door Podcast, for a raw conversation about what it actually looks like to heal loudly, break the relationship patterns we learned in childhood, and finally choose ourselves.Meg opens up about leaving an abusive relationship, and recognizing the patterns that kept pulling her toward emotionally unavailable people. The girls talk about childhood trauma, specifically what it looks like to navigate going no contact with a parent, and why sometimes the strongest expression of self-worth is having enough courage to walk away. The girls get into:What it actually means to heal loudlyWhy silence can keep us stuck in sufferingHealing after an abusive relationshipRepeating unhealthy relationship patternsDating emotionally unavailable peopleHow relationships can mirror our unhealed woundsGoing no contact with a parentWhy no contact is a boundary—not a punishmentSetting boundaries with people you loveRaising your standards in datingWhy women sometimes treat men like projectsWhy your worth is not determined by how much pain you can endureLetting go of the need to fix someoneHaving enough courage to walk away& MORE!This episode is for anyone who is trying to understand their relationship patterns, healing from childhood trauma, struggling to walk away from someone they love, navigating boundaries or no contact with family, or learning that choosing yourself is not the same thing as giving up.CONNECT BELOW:Follow Meg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Not The Girl Next Door Podcast hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

Learn how to build extraordinary relationships! Jena Jake is a Compatibility Strategist, speaker, and author who helps successful professionals stop choosing relationships by chance and start creating them by design. Through her signature Love Smarter™ methodology, she helps clients identify true compatibility, break unhealthy patterns, and build extraordinary relationships rooted in alignment—not luck.In this episode:The difference between chemistry and compatibilityWhy we attach to certain typesHow we become aligned with the right peopleHow to set boundaries in relationships from the startHow to become the person you want to meetConnect with JenaIG and TikTok: @jena.jake Website: jenajake.com Free Gift: https://stan.store/HouseofJules/p/love-smarter-starter-kit-►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio or Spotify https://tinyurl.com/lfdradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, apply for a complimentary 30-minute breakthrough session with me https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Free Facebook for women https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get my books: Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Submit your dating dilemma to be answered on my podcast https://tinyurl.com/datingdilemma ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lastfirstdate1 ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate  

When we got married, we both wanted our new family to feel safe, connected, and secure. But good intentions didn't prepare us for the painful tension that sometimes hit between Mike and Annika (Kim's daughter).If you're a stepparent who feels ignored, criticized, rejected, or kept at a distance, it's easy to take your stepchild's behavior personally. And if you're the biological parent caught between your spouse and your child, you may feel pressured to keep everyone happy while you're wondering how to support them both.But a child's resistance may not mean what you think it means.In this episode, we explore five common reasons kids struggle to accept a stepparent and why pushback is a common reaction to blending. Understanding these dynamics doesn't mean excusing disrespect or allowing kids to control the home. It means slowing down long enough to look beneath the behavior so you can respond with wisdom rather than reacting from hurt. We'll also give you two simple questions that can help you step into your child's emotional world and approach difficult moments with greater curiosity and empathy.You don't have to force connection or find the perfect strategy. Instead, patience, maturity, and pressure-free love will help you to create the safety and trust that allow healthy step-relationships to grow over time.You'll Discover:Five common reasons kids may resist or reject a stepparentWhy resistance often has more to do with confusing dynamics than difficult peopleHow grief, insecurity, pressure, and loyalty conflicts tend to influence a child's behaviorTwo questions that can help you respond with greater curiosity, empathy, and wisdomResources from this Episode:Episode 130. How to Build Trust that Nurtures Bonds with Your Kids and StepkidsEpisode 222. Step-by-Step Guide:  Facing Painful Pushback Without Making Things WorseEpisode 235. Stepparenting Takes Two:  How to Build Connection and Avoid Common Wrong TurnsEpisode 159. How to Stay Hopeful as a Stepparent When You're Continually Rejected and HurtEpisode 187. Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and DistressEpisode 158. An Effective Stepparenting Approach Focused on What Works - and What Doesn'tEpisode 72. The Best Way to Create Healthy, Bonded RelationshipsEpisode 219. From Chaos to Clarity: A Proven Strategy for Leading Your Blended FamilyReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Click here to subscribe on YouTubeClick here to follow on Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us to read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!Click Here to join us on YouTube and be sure to subscribe!

Looking for further guidance and support on ADHD Women's Wellbeing? Check out my resource library here or search for any topic you need on the Podcast here.Whether you've been with your partner for years or you're navigating dating after a late diagnosis, ADHD changes how we love, connect and show up in relationships, and this episode is entirely about that.Welcome to this week's summer compilation episode. Rather than a single conversation, I've pulled together some of the most resonant clips from three different episodes on ADHD, love, intimacy and relationships, because I wanted to bring all of this into one place for you.We begin with Lisa Rabinowitz, couples counsellor, certified Gottman and PACT therapist and author of Why Won't You Stop Interrupting Me? Lisa talks about how blame rarely helps either partner, why neurodivergence is often present on both sides of a relationship, and how working as a team rather than against each other can genuinely turn things around.Then we hear from Sara-Louise Ackrill and Bontle Senne, AuDHD therapists, writers, and advocates and co-authors of The ND Lovers Club. They talk about psychological safety, masking in relationships, self-disclosure, and why understanding yourself is always the foundation before you can truly connect with someone else.And we close with Dr Angela Wright, a trauma-trained clinical sexologist, sex medicine practitioner and menopause clinician, who talks honestly about how hormones, the nervous system and ADHD all intersect when it comes to desire, intimacy and what changes in midlife.In this episode, we cover:Why neurodivergence is often present in both partners, even when only one has a diagnosisHow to move from blame to teamwork in a neurodiverse relationshipLisa's concept of the "talk nook" and why having a dedicated space for connection mattersWhy psychological safety is the foundation of intimacy for neurodivergent peopleHow masking and people pleasing quietly erode intimacy over timeWhat self-disclosure in relationships and dating really looks like for ND womenWhy so many neurodivergent women are reconsidering traditional relationship structuresHow hormones and perimenopause affect desire, arousal and connectionWhy the ADHD brain's need for novelty and dopamine can complicate long term relationshipsHow the nervous system underpins sexual arousal, and why feeling safe comes firstTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to this week's compilation episode03:30 - Lisa Rabinowitz: why both partners are often neurodivergent05:47 - Moving from blame to understanding in a neurodiverse relationship08:00 - How couples come back from the brink with awareness and teamwork10:15 - The three legged race: working toward the finish line together14:48 - Focusing on strengths and creating the talk nook16:29 - Sara-Louise Ackrill and Bontle Senne: psychological safety in relationships20:53 - Why masking is survival, not a quirky personality trait23:27 - Self-disclosure: what to share, when and why28:27 - How perimenopause and diagnosis collide in midlife relationships33:04 - Celebrating the traits neurodivergent women bring to relationships34:33 - Dr Angela Wright: dopamine, novelty and desire in long term relationships37:00 - How hormones affect arousal and what changes in perimenopause41:22 - The nervous system, safety and why emergency mode kills desireLinks and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website here.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podGet my book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit (also available in ebook and audiobook) hereJoin the More Yourself membership community hereVisit Lisa's website: counselorforcouples.comConnect with Lisa on Instagram: @rabinowitzcounselingGet Lisa's book: Why Won't You Stop Interrupting Me? Simple Solutions for ADHD CouplesVisit Sara-Louise and Bontle's website: builttodiverge.comGet their book: The ND Lovers Club: How Neurodivergent Women Lust, Like and LoveVisit Dr Angela Wright's website: spicedpearhealth.co.ukKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, author and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed women with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity.

Every organization has incentives.The question is whether those incentives create commitment—or merely compliance.In this solo episode, Jay Doran explores the invisible relationship between incentives, sacrifice, accountability, and culture. He argues that while incentives can direct behavior, they cannot create belief. Lasting cultures are built when people willingly sacrifice for a purpose they trust, and when leaders consistently reinforce that purpose through recognition, accountability, and meaningful consequences. Jay examines the journey of the entrepreneur, the tension between individual ambition and organizational success, and why every growing company eventually reaches a point where incentives must evolve alongside the organization itself. As businesses mature, yesterday's systems often become today's blind spots, making leadership's role in continual recalibration more important than ever. In this episode, you'll discover:Why incentives influence behavior, but sacrifice reveals beliefThe difference between positive incentives and the hidden pressures that motivate peopleHow accountability creates clarity in growing organizationsWhy recognition reinforces culture far beyond financial compensationThe role consequences play in protecting standards without destroying trustHow founders transition from leading themselves to leading systemsWhy organizations naturally outgrow the incentives that once made them successfulThe connection between leadership, responsibility, and organizational temperatureWhy culture requires constant calibration as people, markets, and businesses evolveThroughout the conversation, Jay reflects on the tension every leader faces: balancing freedom with accountability, structure with flexibility, and individual aspiration with collective purpose. He argues that great leaders don't simply build systems—they continually refine them, recognizing that culture is never static and alignment must be earned again and again. This episode is a reminder that organizations aren't ultimately shaped by what they reward once.They're shaped by what they consistently recognize, what they courageously confront, and what their people are willing to sacrifice together.Because incentives may move people.But shared sacrifice is what builds culture. 

Knowing God #3: God the Lawgiver EFCCL Download KNOWING GODSermon #3: God the LawgiverPastor Jay Childs (Exodus 19 and 20)The Law Teaches Us About God.The Law Teaches Us About Ourselves.The Law Points to the Gospel.The Law Shows God's People How to Thrive.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that can often be put into remission. So why do so many people still struggle to get better?In this discussion, Dr. Bret Scher explores how the environments we create, from our food system to our healthcare system, shape metabolic health in ways that are often overlooked.Using a thought experiment as a starting point, he examines why remission is possible for many people with type 2 diabetes, why that shouldn't be confused with 100% personal responsibility, and what needs to change if we want to improve outcomes at scale.He covers:Why type 2 diabetes remission is possible for many peopleHow ketogenic nutrition and other metabolic therapies can improve insulin resistanceWhy type 1 and type 2 diabetes require fundamentally different approachesHow modern food environments contribute to metabolic dysfunctionThe limitations of decades of conventional nutrition adviceWhy clinician education and public policy matter for metabolic healthHow shifting the conversation from blame to biology can improve patient careGrowing evidence continues to show that metabolic health can be improved through nutrition and lifestyle interventions when people have the right support. Building healthcare systems and food environments that reflect that science could help more people achieve better long-term health.

Are you keeping empty boxes because you might need them someday? Do you start fresh notebooks with excitement, only to stop when the magic disappears? Have you ever used cleaning, organizing, or a full room makeover to avoid the task you were supposed to do?In this episode, I'm joined by Marcus John Henry Brown, a speaker coach, who shares his life with ADHD through funny, relatable videos that have resonated with huge audiences online.He shares what happened after being diagnosed with ADHD in his 50s, how he has learned to spot his own ADHD patterns, and why his version of time management might sound chaotic from the outside, but actually makes perfect sense once you understand the ADHD brain.We talk about the real-life patterns behind decluttering with ADHD, including doom rooms, beautiful boxes, half-used notebooks, travel waiting, and the strange usefulness of side quests. We also discuss why ADHD systems often develop through trial, error, and years of learning what reduces stress. In this episode, you'll learn:How “just in case” thinking keeps boxes, cables, notebooks, and paper clutter hanging around.What to notice when a doom room starts collecting unfinished decisionsWhy ADHD time can make waiting harder than leavingHow to use time management strategies that reduce the risk of being lateWhat to do when notebooks lose their new-book magicWhy side quests can become part of an ADHD coping processHow to think about clutter strategies without shameWhat to notice when cleaning becomes productive procrastinationWhy humor can help explain ADHD patterns to other peopleHow to value clutter free space while respecting how your brain worksIf you've been searching for adhd organizing, adhd clutter, adhd procrastination, paper clutter, coping mechanisms, this episode is your invitation to understand your patterns with more compassion.You'll laugh, you'll feel seen, and you might finally understand why your clutter has been making so much sense to your ADHD brain.Here's to creating systems that make daily life easier,CarolineThanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizerConnect with Marcus:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusjhbrown/Website: https://speakery.de/Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

Manufacturing excellence isn't just about processes and metrics. It's about leadership, culture, and building teams that can perform under pressure.In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab, Mitch Robbins sits down with George Murray, Chief Operating Officer of Minnesota Wire, to discuss what separates great manufacturing organizations from average ones, how leaders successfully navigate operational challenges, and why people, not processes, ultimately determine long-term success.Drawing on more than 30 years of leadership experience across medical devices, aerospace and defense, electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, and industrial automation, George shares practical lessons on operational execution, hiring, leadership development, military influence, and preparing manufacturing organizations for the future.Whether you're an operations executive, manufacturing leader, CEO, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights that extend far beyond the factory floor.In this episode, you'll learn:The first three areas George evaluates when assessing an underperforming manufacturing operationWhy operational excellence starts with people, processes, and meaningful metricsThe difference between managing people and leading peopleHow military leadership principles translate into business successWhat separates strategic manufacturing partners from commodity suppliersHow to build teams that thrive under pressure and embrace accountabilityThe hiring philosophy George uses to identify high-performing talentWhy "will" often matters more than skill when building exceptional teamsHow AI is reshaping manufacturing and why leaders should embrace the technologyLessons from leading global manufacturing organizations through periods of rapid change and adversityConnect with George Murray: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgecmurray/Learn more about Minnesota Wire: https://www.mnwire.com

What does fitness look like when life gets chaotic?In this conversation on the G-Spodcast, Coach Alex VanHouten joins the host for an honest, practical, and sometimes funny conversation about fatherhood, fitness, chronic pain, nutrition, faith, and what it means to steward the body God has given you.The episode begins with a real question from a brand-new father:How do you train, eat well, and stay grounded when your life is suddenly sleep-deprived, stressful, and disorganized?From there, Alex shares how becoming a dad changed his own fitness rhythms, why even a 12-minute workout can matter, and how exercise becomes part of the identity of a faithful father—not just another task on the to-do list.Together, they discuss:How new dads can train in small windows of timeWhy exercise helps support mental health, anxiety, OCD, and cognitionThe difference between real exercise science and fitness marketingWhy the fitness industry often sells what is profitable instead of what worksThe truth about creatine, fasting products, and supplement hypeWhy calories matter—but nutrients matter tooHow bodybuilding culture shaped modern nutrition confusionWhether having a six-pack is actually healthyWhy bio-individuality matters for training, nutrition, and long-term healthAlex's experience with Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeThe difference between training elite operators and everyday peopleHow motivation changes when fitness becomes part of your identityWhy Christianity does not separate the body from the soulThe difference between vanity and stewardship in fitnessThis episode is for new fathers, busy men, Christians trying to understand the body, and anyone who is tired of fitness advice that sounds good online but does not actually work in real life.Your body is not just a machine.It is not just a shell.It is a gift to steward.And even in the chaos of life, fatherhood, pain, and responsibility, you can take the next faithful step.Timestamps01:12 – Welcome to the G-Spodcast01:26 – The Host Shares About Becoming a New Father02:01 – How Fatherhood Changes Fitness and Routine02:30 – Coach Alex's First Fitness Struggle as a Dad03:00 – Why a 12-Minute Workout Still Matters04:00 – Building an Active Fatherhood Lifestyle05:04 – Training While Sleep-Deprived and Overwhelmed06:13 – Exercise and Mental Health: OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, and More07:01 – Fitness Science vs. Fitness Marketing08:18 – Creatine Monohydrate: What Actually Works09:30 – Why Supplement Companies Add Unnecessary Bells and Whistles10:16 – Fasting, Fasting Shakes, and Fitness Industry Confusion11:24 – The Religious Nature of Nutrition Arguments12:30 – Why Calories Became the Center of Fitness Culture13:47 – Why Your Body Is Not a Car14:30 – Calories, Nutrients, Genetics, and Food Quality15:08 – Bodybuilding, Modern Fitness Ideals, and Changing Body Standards17:11 – Is Having a Six-Pack Healthy?19:43 – What Gladiators Teach Us About Body Composition20:19 – Bio-Individuality Explained21:36 – Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibers and Genetic Differences23:24 – Olympic Lifters, Muscle Fiber Types, and Genetic Potential24:30 – Amylase, Carbohydrates, and Why People Process Food Differently26:05 – Are We All Equal Genetically?26:42 – Alex's Experience With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome29:44 – Learning to Treat Yourself Like an Outlier30:29 – Training Elite Operators vs. Everyday People31:43 – Mission Mindset vs. General Population Mindset32:31 – Why Motivation Is Hard to Sustain33:43 – Would You Train If Today Were Your Last Day?34:42 – Fitness as Identity, Not Just Motivation35:30 – Fatherhood as a Model for Discipline37:31 – Faith, Fitness, and the Christian Body38:05 – Why Christianity Does Not Separate Body and Soul39:08 – Gnosticism, the Body, and Christian Theology41:43 – The Sins of Fitness: Gluttony, Sloth, Pride, and Envy43:30 – Stewardship as the Narrow Way44:37 – Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Round TwoNew Workout Music By Faithful Fitness

Most millennials think £10,000 isn't enough to actually do anything with. That single thought might be the most expensive mistake you'll make this year.In this episode, a confession about my own first Bitcoin purchase, why the size of the amount was never the thing that mattered, and what £10,000 could actually become if you stop waiting for a bigger number to show up. Then, why your bank is completely fine with your savings sitting there doing nothing, and what actually happens to that money once it lands in your account.In this episode:The mindset mistake that cost me years, not money, when I bought my first Bitcoin around $80-100 and didn't take it seriously, and why I see millennials make the exact same call with £10,000 todayWhat £10,000 could become over 10 years at conservative growth rates, and why that range is genuinely life changing money for most peopleHow commercial banks actually work, why your deposit becomes their raw material the moment it lands, and why the gap between what they pay you and what they lend it out for is most of their profitWhy money that moves into self-custodied Bitcoin exits that system completely, and what that means at scaleIf you know someone who's got money sitting there "waiting for the right time," send them this one. There isn't a right time. The right time was whenever they actually started.I built a free calculator that shows exactly what consistent monthly Bitcoin investing could do to your wealth over 5, 10 or 20 years. It's called the Steady Stack Calculator — punch in what you can afford to put in each month and see what the numbers actually look like at the other end. Most people are genuinely surprised. You can also download the 10 Bitcoin Mistakes to Avoid document completely free at the same link.Steady Stack Calculator and 10 Bitcoin Mistakes Document — click here to grab both for freeHit follow, so you never miss the latest insights on money, finance, invest and build wealth - plus clear guidance on cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Bit Coin for today's serious investors.

What if the most important work of parenting isn't about your child at all... but about understanding yourself?Dr. Dan Siegel is a Harvard-trained clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA, a neuroscientist, and one of the leading voices helping us understand how relationships shape the developing mind. He has authored over 20 books, five of them New York Times bestsellers, including co-authoring The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. Trained as a developmental attachment researcher through the National Institute of Mental Health, Dan has spent more than 40 years studying how the adults who care for children influence who those children become. And his interest isn't only academic. Dan describes his own childhood as decidedly non-optimal... a father who was intrusive and at times terrifying, a mother who was emotionally distant. He carried every non-secure attachment stance into adulthood, and earned security later in life, with the help of a therapist who finally saw him.What he found over those four decades reframes how we think about raising kids. The research is remarkably clear: how a parent has made sense of their own childhood, assessed before their baby is even born, predicts how that child will attach. Children don't need perfect parents. They need three things... to be seen, to be soothed, and to be safe. When those are reliably present, a fourth emerges: security. And when we inevitably blow it, because every parent does, what matters most is the repair. As Dan puts it, there's no such thing as perfect parenting. There's just being present.In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Dan walks through the science of attachment and why the pop-culture version on social media is quoting a different field entirely, the myth that a mother should be able to do it all alone when children are wired for a village, and the daily Wheel of Awareness practice he uses to start every morning. The two also explore loneliness as the experience of a “partial mind,” the shift from a threat mindset to a challenge mindset that protects against burnout, and what it means to keep the “me” while belonging to a “we.” And Mike opens up about the moment his son was born, when he and his wife wrote down their first principles as parents and landed on two words: kindness and strength.In this conversation, we explore:Why there's no such thing as perfect parenting, only being presentThe four S's every child needs: seen, soothed, safe, and secureHow your own childhood story quietly shapes the way you parentWhy repair after a rupture matters more than never rupturing at allThe myth of the lone parent, and why children are wired for a villageWhy loneliness may be the experience of a partial mindThe daily Wheel of Awareness practice Dan has done with 77,000 peopleHow shifting from a threat mindset to a challenge mindset protects against burnoutIf you've ever lost your cool with your kids and worried you've done lasting damage, this conversation offers a hopeful, science-backed way to repair... and grow._____________________Links & ResourcesSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XDr. Dan Siegel's Books: The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, Parenting from the Inside Out, The Power of Showing Up, Aware, and Becoming AwareSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every pastor wants great leaders.The challenge is finding them.And even when you do find them, how do you keep them engaged, growing, and committed to the vision God has given your church?In Episode 220 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Josh for a practical conversation about identifying leadership potential, developing future leaders, building healthy teams, and creating a church culture that attracts high-capacity people.If you've ever wondered why some churches seem to have a steady pipeline of strong leaders while others constantly struggle to fill key roles, this episode is for you.In this episode, we discuss:The most important leadership lesson I've learned after decades in ministryWhy great leaders surround themselves with great peopleHow to identify leadership potential inside your churchThe difference between being capable and being truly gravitationalWhy vision must be big enough for people to want to followHow leadership circles create a powerful pipeline for future leadersThe role coaching has played in my personal leadership growthMistakes leaders make when hiring and building teamsWhy you should "pay attention to the tension" before making key decisionsPractical strategies for helping guests become fully engaged church membersThe overlooked follow-up system that can dramatically increase church growthOne of my favorite moments in this conversation is when we discuss the idea that people don't just follow vision—they follow leaders. The way you lead, communicate, care for people, and carry yourself often determines whether talented people want to join your team.If you're looking to strengthen your leadership pipeline, develop future staff members, and build a church culture that attracts high-level leaders, this episode is packed with practical wisdom you can apply immediately.

Like the show? Let us know! Comments, suggestions are open.When people first begin exploring BDSM, they often look for a giant checklist full of every kink activity imaginable. But real scene planning is rarely about checking boxes or trying to prove how adventurous you are. It's about building experiences that feel intentional, safe, exciting, and satisfying for everyone involved.In this episode, Luna breaks down a more practical approach to negotiation and scene planning using a simple YES / NO / MAYBE framework, emotional intention setting, and real-world communication strategies that actually help scenes go smoothly.You'll learn why the mood of a scene matters more than an endless activity list, how to negotiate with more confidence, and why logistics, boundaries, communication, and aftercare deserve just as much attention as the fantasy itself.Whether you're completely new to BDSM or looking to improve your scene negotiations, this episode offers practical tools you can immediately bring into your next play experience.In This EpisodeWhy giant BDSM checklists often fail peopleHow to build a practical YES / NO / MAYBE listStarting with emotional tone instead of activitiesDiscussing limits, boundaries, and sensitivitiesWhy compatibility matters more than shared interestsMapping the emotional arc of a sceneCommunication systems and safety check-insNegotiating aftercare before play beginsThe importance of logistics and realistic planningResources & Links

Last week, we celebrated Father's Day with a special conversation between Rob and his son, Tristan. This week, we're continuing that theme with a powerful discussion about what it means to show up for young people who need someone in their corner.Rob is joined by Corey McKinney, a speaker, mentor, author, and former foster parent whose life has been dedicated to helping young people navigate some of life's toughest challenges.Through his work with the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program and other youth-focused initiatives, Corey has spent more than three decades encouraging young people to overcome obstacles, believe in themselves, and build brighter futures. But some of his most meaningful lessons came through foster parenting.In his book Foster Dad, Corey shares the joys, challenges, heartbreaks, and unexpected rewards of opening your home to a child in need. More importantly, he shares what can happen when a young person experiences consistency, encouragement, and unconditional support.This is a conversation about mentorship, fatherhood, foster care, and the life-changing impact of simply being present.Conversation HighlightsWhat inspired Corey to become a foster parentThe experiences that led him to write Foster DadThe joys and challenges of opening your home to youth in foster careWhy attachment and connection are worth the riskThe importance of consistency and showing up for young peopleHow mentoring and foster parenting often intersectRemaining connected to former foster youth long after placement endsWhy positive adult relationships can change the trajectory of a young person's lifeAbout Corey McKinneyCorey McKinney is a professional speaker, mentor, author, and former foster parent dedicated to helping young people overcome gun violence, bullying, and peer pressure. A former Division I basketball player and longtime mentor with the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program, Corey has spent more than 35 years working with youth. He is the author of Coach Daryl's Colts and Foster Dad, inspired by his experiences as both a mentor and foster parent.Why This Episode MattersOne of the most common questions prospective foster parents ask is: "What if I get attached?"Corey's answer is simple: that's the point.Children and youth in foster care need adults who are willing to invest in them, encourage them, and remain present through both good and difficult moments.This conversation reminds us that foster parenting is not about being perfect. It's about being available. It's about showing up consistently and creating relationships that can last long after a placement ends.Whether you're a foster parent, mentor, coach, teacher, or simply someone who cares about young people, Corey's story demonstrates the profound difference one committed adult can make.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why the question "what do you do" has always felt too small for certain peopleHow society's need to label you is about their comfort not your identityWhy being multiple things at once isn't confusion — it's designHow I personally navigate this question and why my answer keeps evolvingWhy the pressure to pick one lane limits people who were built for rangeWhat shifts when you stop trying to fit into a title and start owning the full pictureAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Chef Brian Lewis is the founder and CEO of Full House Hospitality Group and a three-time James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef Northeast, with nominations in 2018, 2022, and 2025. A Culinary Institute of America and Johnson and Wales University graduate, he apprenticed under Jean Louis Palladin, Marco Pierre White, and Eric Ripert before becoming the founding executive chef of Richard Gere's The Bedford Post Inn, which earned Esquire's Best New Restaurant in 2009 and an Excellent review from The New York Times. In 2015 he founded Full House Hospitality Group, which now operates The Cottage in Westport and Greenwich, Connecticut, and OKO in Westport and Rye, New York, with 125 employees across four locations.This episode opens with a story about a job interview that most chefs would have walked away from. Lewis did not walk away. He secretly prepared an eight-course meal before anyone asked, controlled the entire tasting, and landed the role that gave him what he calls a PhD in opening and operating a restaurant from the ground up.How he built Full House Hospitality Group around a single principle: only expand when operations can thrive without you in the roomWhy empowering teams with genuine autonomy inside defined guardrails is the only leadership model that scales across four restaurants and 125 peopleHow strategy and psychology replaced technique as his primary tools when he made the shift from chef to CEOAndré Natera and Brian Lewis cover the identity shift required when a chef stops being the creative voice in the kitchen and starts leading other chefs to express theirs, the role of kindness as a non-negotiable management standard, navigating reviews and social media pressure across multiple concepts, and the research trip to Japan that preceded the launch of OKO. The episode closes with rapid fire kitchen gear, stocks and dashi minimalism, and the chef Mount Rushmore.GuestBrian Lewis on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brianlewischef/Full House Hospitality on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fullhousehg/Links Subscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef's PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/Visit Chef's PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/Lead Like a Chef App → https://studio.com/apps/andre/leadlikeachef

How do artists help communities survive violence, heal trauma, and imagine a future beyond conflict?In this episode of Art Is Change, Bill Cleveland speaks with activist, educator, filmmaker, writer, and peacebuilding scholar Cynthia Cohen about a lifetime spent exploring the relationship between creativity, storytelling, conflict, and democratic life.Drawing on experiences ranging from Jewish-Palestinian dialogue projects in Boston to peacebuilding initiatives in Peru, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Northern Ireland, and beyond, Cynthia reflects on the role artists play in helping communities navigate violence, hold competing truths, and create the conditions for healing and transformation.In this episode you'll discover:• Why listening may be the most important creative and civic skill of all — and how deep listening can help people move beyond fear, polarization, and inherited narratives.• How artists and cultural workers contribute to peacebuilding — by creating spaces where difficult stories can be shared, contradictions can be held, and communities can imagine alternatives to violence.• Why arts and culture matter in the struggle against authoritarianism — and how creativity, empathy, and conflict transformation can strengthen democratic life during times of upheaval.PEOPLEHow do artists help communities survive violence, heal trauma, and imagine a future beyond conflict?In this episode of Art Is Change, Bill Cleveland speaks with activist, educator, filmmaker, writer, and peacebuilding scholar Cynthia Cohen about a lifetime spent exploring the relationship between creativity, storytelling, conflict, and democratic life.Drawing on experiences ranging from Jewish-Palestinian dialogue projects in Boston to peacebuilding initiatives in Peru, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Northern Ireland, and beyond, Cynthia reflects on the role artists play in helping communities navigate violence, hold competing truths, and create the conditions for healing and transformation.In this episode you'll discover:Why listening may be the most important creative and civic skill of all — and how deep listening can help people move beyond fear, polarization, and inherited narratives.How artists and cultural workers contribute to peacebuilding — by creating spaces where difficult stories can be shared, contradictions can be held, and communities can imagine alternatives to violence.Why arts and culture matter in the struggle against authoritarianism — and how creativity, empathy, and conflict transformation can strengthen democratic life during times of upheaval.PEOPLECynthia Cohen — Peacebuilding scholar, educator, writer, and cultural worker whose research and field-building efforts have helped establish the international field of arts, culture, and conflict transformation.John O'Neal — Civil rights organizer, theater artist, and co-founder of the Free Southern Theater. O'Neal championed the role of arts and storytelling in advancing freedom, civic participation, and social justice.Dijana Milošević — Serbian theater director, peacebuilder, and founder of DAH Theatre, internationally recognized for using performance to confront war, nationalism, and social division.Roberta Levitow — Co-founder of Theatre Without Borders and a leading advocate for international theater collaboration, peacebuilding, and cultural exchange.John Paul Lederach — Influential peacebuilding theorist whose concepts of conflict transformation and “elicitive” practice have shaped reconciliation work worldwide.Jane Sapp — Musician, educator, and cultural worker whose community-based arts practice connects storytelling, history, civic engagement, and cultural memory.Ana Correa — Actor, activist, and longtime member of Grupo Cultural Yuyachkani whose work has focused on memory, human rights, and community healing in Peru.Ocean Vuong — Acclaimed poet and novelist whose work explores language, migration, identity, memory, and the dignity of lived experience.ORGANIZATIONSThe Charles F. Kettering Foundation — The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation with a mission to advance inclusive democracies worldwide by fostering citizen engagement, promoting government accountability, and countering authoritarianism.Democracy and the Arts — The Kettering Foundation's focus area for integrating the power of the arts into democratic life locally, nationally, and globally.Theatre Without Borders — International network of theater artists and cultural workers committed to global collaboration, peacebuilding, and social change through performance.Grupo Cultural Yuyachkani — Peru's renowned theater collective whose work combines indigenous traditions, political theater, ritual practice, and human rights advocacy.DAH Theatre — Belgrade-based theater company using artistic practice to confront violence, build dialogue, and foster civic engagement.Palestinian House of Friendship — Community-based organization in Nablus supporting young people through arts, education, cultural programs, recreation, and civic engagement.Free Southern Theater — Groundbreaking Civil Rights-era theater organization dedicated to bringing performance and cultural expression to underserved Black communities throughout the American South.ACTIVITIES & EVENTSActing Together on the World Stage — International research, documentation, and convening project exploring how artists and cultural workers contribute to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and conflict transformation.A Passion for Life: Palestinian and Jewish Women in Boston — Cynthia Cohen's oral history and cultural exchange project bringing Palestinian and Jewish women together through storytelling, folk traditions, family histories, and artistic practice.Peru Truth and Reconciliation Commission — National truth commission established after Peru's internal conflict. Grupo Cultural Yuyachkani collaborated alongside communities affected by violence and displacement.PUBLICATIONS & MEDIAActing Together: Performance and the Creative Transformation of Conflict (Volume 1) — Landmark collection documenting artists, cultural workers, and peacebuilders using performance to address conflict and social division around the world.Acting Together on the World Stage (Film) — Documentary film featuring artists working in regions affected by violence, oppression, and conflict, highlighting the role of performance in healing and transformation.

Send us Fan MailJesus never intended faith to feel crushing.In this message from Luke 6:1–5, we confront one of the biggest tensions people still wrestle with today: religion that controls people versus Jesus who restores people. The Pharisees had turned God's gift of rest into a burden, and many people today still feel exhausted trying to “measure up” spiritually.But Jesus didn't come to pile more pressure on your shoulders—He came to carry what's crushing you.This sermon explores how legalism pushes people away from God, why mercy matters more than empty religion, and how true rest is only found in Christ. Whether you've felt judged by church culture, worn out by performance-based Christianity, or spiritually exhausted trying to be “good enough,” this message is a reminder that Jesus invites broken and weary people into freedom, grace, and rest.In this message, we discuss:Why rules should never matter more than peopleHow compassion reflects the true heart of GodThe danger of religion without graceWhy Jesus is more than part of your life—He is your lifeHow to let go of guilt, shame, pressure, and spiritual exhaustionJesus didn't come to create heavier burdens. He came to rescue people and lead them into true rest.Support the show

In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with Brittany Modell to explore the nuanced relationship between ADHD, body image, and eating behaviors — and how neurodivergence can shape our experience with food in ways that are often misunderstood.Brittany shares her personal story growing up immersed in diet culture, from early Weight Watchers meetings to navigating a lifelong sense of feeling “out of control” around food. Together, she and Leah unpack how ADHD can intensify food thoughts, disrupt hunger and fullness cues, and complicate traditional approaches to intuitive eating.This conversation brings much-needed compassion and clarity to the intersection of neurodivergence and anti-diet work — offering a perspective that moves beyond willpower and into understanding.You'll hear about:How growing up in diet culture shapes early food and body beliefsThe connection between ADHD and constant thoughts about foodWhy traditional nutrition advice often falls short for neurodivergent peopleHow impulsivity, dopamine-seeking, and structure impact eating patternsWhat a more supportive, individualized approach to food can look likeMentioned in this episode:16 Satisfying Trader Joe's Snack Ideas From An Intuitive Eating Dietitian

There are a handful of patterns I see over and over again when organizations get stuck around $300K in individual giving.Not because they don't care. Not because their mission isn't strong. But because of how they're operating day to day.In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest mistakes that quietly cap your growth. The ones that feel normal. Even smart. But are actually keeping you from getting to $1M in major gifts.From overthinking and waiting for the perfect moment, to chasing random strategies and writing emails no one responds to. And then the deeper shift. Learning how to lead with clarity, make decisions on purpose, and have conversations that actually unlock bigger gifts.This is less about doing more. And more about tightening how you think, how you communicate, and how you show up.What you'll learn in this episodeWhy overthinking is keeping you stuck and why action is the only way to get real data on what worksThe hidden danger of relying on surprise big gifts and why it's not a strategyHow “good times” can actually slow your growth if you stop investing in fundraisingWhy making up your strategy as you go leads to mediocre results even if you're good with peopleHow to choose a clear growth strategy and stick to it instead of chasing every ideaThe real reason your emails are getting ignored and how to fix it fastWhat donors actually need to give. Trust, credibility, and a clear visionWhy hiring people who have never raised money is costing you growthHow every fundraiser hits a ceiling and why you need expert support to break through itThe biggest missed opportunity. Asking only for cash when 90% of wealth is elsewhereHow shifting to conversations about donor wealth can 4x or 10x your results with the same donorsIf you want different results, you have to stop playing small with your strategy and your thinking. Growth doesn't come from doing more random tactics. It comes from being intentional, building real skills, and asking at the level your donors actually operate.Want 15 leads in 5 minutes? DM me "Breakfast burrito" on LinkedIn and I'll send you a pdf and 6-minute training to help you generate 15 leads for your nonprofit in minutes. It's totally free. All you need is an email to sign up. DM me "Breakfast burrito" - I'm from Texas, what can I say? - to get your pdf and mini training.If you're an ED or DD of a $1M+ making a difference in your community and you're ready to make bigger, bolder asks, then DM me “CL” on LinkedIn and I'll share details.

There is a massive gap in the online space for women over 50—and it's a business opportunity most people are completely missing. In this episode, Vickie Dickson breaks down what she's seeing, why it matters, and how to step into it.Episode SummaryThere's a gap in the online space—and once you see it, you can't unsee it.Women over 50 are wildly underrepresented in content, marketing, and business positioning. And yet, they are one of the most powerful, ready-to-buy, and loyalty-driven audiences online.In this episode, Vickie Dickson shares what she's been noticing since launching Blue Sparrow, and why this isn't just an observation—it's a massive opportunity.This is a conversation about visibility, leadership, and what it actually takes to stand out in today's online world.What You'll LearnWhy women over 50 are one of the most underserved audiences onlineThe massive opportunity hiding in plain sight in the current marketHow age becomes an asset, not a liability, in businessWhy your audience wants to see you leading from where you areThe shift happening in content and marketing toward real, lived experienceHow to stop softening your voice and start standing in your point of viewWhy polarizing content is necessary to attract the right peopleHow to begin showing up more authentically without blowing up your entire brandThe Real OpportunityThere is an entire group of women:with moneywith life experiencewith decision-making power…who are not being spoken to.And when they find someone who does represent them?They don't just follow.They root for you.They buy.They stay.They tell others.Key TakeawayYou don't need to reinvent your business.You need to stop hiding the very thing that makes you relatable to the people you're meant to serve.The Shift to MakeInstead of trying to:be more polishedbe more palatablebe more like everyone elseAsk:Where am I softening myself to fit in?That's where your power is.Your ChallengeWhat's one way you can:show more of yourselfsay the thing you've been holding backlead instead of waitingYou don't need to overhaul everything.You just need to go first.

What if the people who've spent the most time at the threshold of death have something to teach the rest of us about how to live?Christa McDonald has spent more than 20 years as a hospice nurse, watching thousands of people take their final breaths. What she's witnessed has reshaped everything she believes about death, grief, connection, and the soul. In this conversation, she brings that hard-won wisdom straight to you — and some of it will unsettle you in the best possible way.In this episode, we explore:How Christa's calling found her — from candy striper at 13 to hospice nurse, EMT, and founder of a national bereavement communityWhy she believes the way you live is the way you will die — and what that means for the choices you're making right nowWhat terminal agitation really is, and why the soul has more to do with a difficult death than morphine ever couldThe myth of closure — and why "moving on" may be one of the most harmful things we say to grieving peopleHow to maintain a genuine continuing bond with someone you've lostThe power of presence — Christa's #1 lesson from her book and her careerBroken heart syndrome: what it is, how real it is, and who's most at riskWhat shared death experiences look like from the bedsideHow Christa's stepfather's passing became the catalyst for GLADD — and why she says we need to stop being sad and mad and start being GLADDAbout Christa McDonald:Christa McDonald is a hospice nurse, death doula, soul worker, speaker, and the founder of GLADD (Grieving Loss After Death and Dying) — the world's first international online bereavement community. She is the author of Eight Lessons Dying Has Taught Me and runs a hospice home dedicated to transforming the way we approach death and dying. Her coaching practice, Soul Worker, helps people heal on a soul level — in life and at the end of it.Connect with Christa:Website: ChristaMcDonald.comGLADD Community: GLADDcommunity.comInstagram: @grievewithchristaWhat resonated with you from this conversation? Was it Christa's take on terminal agitation? The idea that how we live shapes how we die? The continuing bond with a loved one who's passed? Drop a comment and let us know — your reflection might be exactVisit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn't follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you've ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you're not alone.That's why I created the Grief Check-In. It's not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you'll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you're experiencing.

Today we have an audience caller episode for you and I am so grateful that Melanie wrote in because this conversation genuinely opened my mind in ways I wasn't expecting.Melanie is 34 years old, openly polyamorous, and has been practicing BDSM for 15 years. Her husband knows about her boyfriend. Her family knows she's in multiple relationships at once. And after a long-term relationship where she and her partner pushed the limits of BDSM together, she did something I had never heard of before: she created a detailed shared document — complete with a pain tolerance scale, body location charts, aftercare provisions, and a step-by-step guide to helping her reach "subspace" — and began sharing it with her sexual partners so they could learn the proper way to be with her.In this conversation, we get into all of it:Her sexual awakening from childhood through college, and how she first found her way into the BDSM communityWhat BDSM actually is beyond what 50 Shades of Grey showed us — and what people in that world are truly chasingWhat "subspace" feels like (hint: she compared it to a runner's high, a cold plunge, and giving birth all at once)The wildest experiences she's had, including a night at a BDSM dungeon in Atlanta with an audience of 40 to 50 peopleHow polyamory works when you're genuinely, deeply in love with your husband — and how she navigated telling her parentsWhy she sees jealousy as a "pointer emotion" and what that's taught her about herselfWhat she'd recommend to anyone who is BDSM-curious or poly-curious and doesn't know where to startWhat I loved most about talking to Melanie is that she approaches all of this with so much intention, communication, and self-awareness. She described herself as a "sex nerd," and I think that framing genuinely changed how I understood this whole world. It's not what most people picture — it's thoughtful, it's deeply personal, and it's fascinating.Follow Melanie: https://www.instagram.com/millicent.kent/ Sponsors:SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at https://www.skims.com/realstuff #skimspartnerWatch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story. I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod Find Lucie here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luciebfink YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfinkWebsite: https://luciefink.com/ Subscribe to my free newsletter "The Lucie List" here: https://thelucielist.beehiiv.com/subscribeExecutive Producer: Cloud10Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meeting new people shouldn't feel awkward — but for most real estate agents, it does.In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan breaks down the part of the business that almost everyone overthinks… how to actually connect with someone new, start a conversation, and turn it into a real opportunity.Because here's the truth — every person you meet is an opportunity. But most agents never do anything with those opportunities.No follow-up.No system.No next step.Just conversations… that go nowhere.This episode picks up where Episode 381 left off — if your CRM is your “bank account,” then this is the moment before the deposit. This is about how to meet people, what to say, how to connect naturally, and how to get contact information without coming across as awkward or pushy.From simple conversation starters to using social media as a natural bridge, David walks through a practical, real-world approach to turning everyday interactions into long-term business opportunities.If you've ever hesitated to ask for someone's contact info…If you've ever thought “this feels weird”…Or if you know you're meeting people but not turning it into business…This episode will change how you approach every conversation moving forward.What You'll LearnWhy most agents miss opportunities when meeting new peopleHow to start conversations naturally without forcing businessThe simplest way to ask for contact information without being “creepy”How to use social media as a bridge to build new relationshipsWhy every new contact should be treated like an opportunityThe difference between meeting people and actually building a pipelineHow small daily interactions can compound into real business over timeWhy consistency in meeting people is more important than chasing leadsTimestamps[00:00] Introduction — why this is bigger than just an email[02:00] Every person you meet is an opportunity[05:00] The mistake agents make after conversations[08:00] The $1 contact concept explainedMeeting People & Missing Opportunities[11:00] Why agents overthink “who's serious”[14:00] The real reason conversations go nowhere[17:00] Why most opportunities are lost immediately“How Do I Do This Without Being Creepy?”[20:00] The Momentum training question[23:00] Why this fear is holding agents back[26:00] The simplest way to connect with someone newUsing Social Media as a Bridge[29:00] Turning conversations into connections[32:00] How to use Instagram or LinkedIn naturally[35:00] Building comfort without forcing the interactionFrom Conversation to CRM[38:00] What to do after you meet someone[41:00] Why adding them is just step one[44:00] The difference between a list and a systemPlaying the Long Game[47:00] Why most relationships don't convert immediately[50:00] The importance of patience and consistency[53:00] One person a day = long-term businessClosing Thoughts[56:00] Conversations vs relationships[58:00] Why everyone is an opportunity[01:00:00] Final takeawayKey TakeawayYou're already meeting people every day.The difference between agents who struggle and agents who grow consistently comes down to one thing:

How do you measure high performance?In a company like Revolut, where high performance is the standard and ambition follows, Alara Erisen shares how performance is broken down into metrics, skills alignment, and culture fit.As an Operating Principal in the CEO's Office, Alara's top goal is figuring out how to hire top talent — whether that's experienced professionals or interns and grads looking to launch their careers.In this episode, Alex and Alara discuss: Her data-backed role within the CEO's Office on how to hire brilliant peopleHow company goals trickle down to individual metricsRevolut's quarterly performance review cycle, including how values are assessedWhy self-reviews are important, and tips to complete itWhat applying the “never compromise on talent” approach looks like in practiceGrit and bias to action — two skills necessary to succeed at RevolutAdaptability versus expertise and Revolut's Talent ProgrammesCreating a launchpad so interns and grads can excel early in their careersTips on how to apply your skills and adapt to Revolut's way of workingAdvice for interns and grads on how to stand out for the right reasonsFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: ⁠revolut.la/RevolutInsider⁠View open career opportunities at Revolut: revolut.la/4teEmtc

Curious? Take The Free Money Stress Quiz!Ready? Buy Our Simplified Budget System Now!Check Out Amy's Podcast!Budget besties, this episode is your reminder that a budget does not have to feel restrictive, confusing, or like a punishment. We're talking all about how to make budgeting simple, realistic, and supportive of the life you actually want to live.In this conversation, we share why so many people struggle with budgeting in the first place. The truth is, most of us were never actually taught how to do it. We were expected to just know. And when traditional budgeting feels complicated, full of weird terms, or based on cutting out every fun thing in life, it's no wonder so many people want nothing to do with it.That's why we believe in being bougie on a budget. You can pay off debt and still enjoy your life. You can save money and still go on vacation. You can be intentional with your money without feeling stuck in scarcity.We break down a simpler budgeting system that helps you organize your money in a way that makes sense, lowers stress, and gives you more clarity. We also talk about why tracking every little expense after the fact is not the same thing as budgeting, and how separating your money into different accounts and savings buckets can completely change the game.We especially dig into what this looks like for moms and families juggling all the things, from groceries and daily spending to sports, travel, and those surprise activity costs that add up way faster than expected.In this episode, we talk about:Why budgeting feels so hard for so many peopleHow most people actually have a disorganization problem, not an overspending problemWhat “bougie on a budget” really meansA simple five-column budget system: income, debt, bills, spending, and savingsWhy your budget should fit on one pageThe difference between budgeting and trackingHow separate checking accounts and savings buckets create clarityWhy automating your money can reduce stress and make budgeting easierHow to plan ahead for kids' sports, travel, and other seasonal expensesWhy it's okay to say “not right now” instead of going into debtLet's Take Our Relationship To The Next Level:1️⃣ Facebook Group ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook2️⃣ Be on the Podcast ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall3️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coachingThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not personal financial, legal, or tax advice.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase.Click here to view our privacy policy.

241 What if a gap year wasn't only reserved for high school grads trying to find themselves? In this encore episode, writer, hiker, and anti-capitalist tiny biz owner, Nic Antoinette, discusses the inspiration behind their grown up gap year, and Nadine opens up about the moment of jealousy that led to her "apprentice year." This is not a new-year-new-you, live-your-best-life episode. Instead, Nic and Nadine talk openly about how they are trying to be real with their plans and expectations. Nic also discusses the other ways they have curated a values-aligned life and career. In this inspiring and permission-granting conversation, you'll feel encouraged to make choices that challenge the norm in order to live a life that is a right fit for you.Covered in this episode: Why Nic writes so transparently about moneyHow honesty and privacy can exist at the same time Creating a values-aligned approach to work and lifeThe burnout that comes from being accessible to too many peopleHow we can be honest with ourselves with no pressure to do anything about it How Nadine and Nic have pivoted in their lives and careersThe key question that will help us take imperfect actionThe price of admission that Nic was willing to pay for peace of mindHow Nic's divorce impacted their outlook on changeWhat Nic and Nadine are doing during their gap and apprentice yearTheir worries about how these changes will impact their lives and careersNurturing our off-line livesAbout Nic:Has spent the past 19 years devoted to a public writing and storytelling practice.Their current writing can be found in a pay-what-you-can weekly newsletter project called Now What? — written for big-hearted, liberation-oriented people who are grappling with the question of who/how we want to be in this collapsing world. They are also the author of two adventure memoirs: How To Be Alone: an 800-mile hike on the Arizona Trail and What We Owe To Ourselves: a 500-mile hike on the Colorado TrailWebsite: https://www.nicoleantoinette.com/Revision Retreat: Craft Your Best Draft Aug 2026, Madeline Island School of the Arts, WITiny True Stories and Sketches: A Micro-Memoir Retreat. Oct 26-Nov 2, SpainAbout Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today's top female authors on her podcast, Heart of the Story. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart, is an essay collection and guided journal. She has been featured in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, Natural Awakenings,Chicago Magazine, and more. She writes a regular column about mid-life reclamation on Substack.

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, we explore a powerful and freeing truth: feeling inadequate does not mean you are failing—it means you are growing.Drawing from gospel-centered principles, this episode reframes how we view weakness, struggle, and imperfection, helping you move from discouragement to hope.In this episode, you'll learn:Why feeling inadequate is part of the growth process—not a sign of failureHow to be more patient with yourself during your personal journeyThe true purpose of repentance and why it is central—not secondaryHow to stay patient with others as they navigate their own imperfectionsWhy the path of growth is designed for imperfect peopleHow to find peace while still striving to improveThis episode emphasizes that progress—not perfection—is the goal, and that lasting change comes through consistent effort, humility, and trust in the process.These teachings are rooted in gospel-centered principles and are designed to help individuals strengthen their relationships, develop self-mastery, and grow through life's challenges.This podcast is created by individuals who strive to live by the principles taught in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and apply them in practical, life-changing ways.

What if grief isn't something to get over — but something to grow through?In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with intuitive healer, ThetaHealing practitioner, and bestselling author Amanda Beth Johnson, who was widowed at just 27 years old when her husband Jeff was killed suddenly in a car accident. Nearly 30 years later, Amanda has transformed that devastating loss into a life of service — helping others navigate the emotional, physical, and spiritual terrain of grief with wisdom that can only come from having lived it.This conversation goes places most grief discussions never reach. Amanda opens up about the premonition dream she'd been having since age 12, the guilt of moving forward after loss, why healing isn't linear but layered, and how energy medicine and ThetaHealing can access what talk therapy sometimes can't touch. If you've been wondering why grief keeps showing up even years after your loss, or whether it's possible to carry your person forward without staying stuck — this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:Why the five stages of grief are widely misunderstood — and what to expect insteadThe "rock in a jar" model of grief that changed how Amanda thinks about healingWhat ThetaHealing is and why it works at a level that surprises peopleHow to honor your person's memory in healthy versus unhealthy waysThe role of intuition, energy work, and somatic healing in grief recoveryWhy moving forward is not betrayal — and how your person may actually be cheering you onWhat Amanda would tell her 27-year-old self about feeling the feelingsConnect with Amanda:Website: https://amandabethhealing.comAll platforms: https://amandabethhealing.com/linktreeBooks: Search "Amanda Beth Johnson" wherever you buy booksVisit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store Grief doesn't follow stages, timelines, or rules.If you've ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—you're not alone.That's why I created the Grief Check-In. It's not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. In just a few minutes, you'll gain clarity, reassurance, and language for what you're experiencing.

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We talk about luck constantly. Lucky breaks. Bad luck. Some people just seem to “have it.”But what if luck isn't magic at all?In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores what's happening in the brain when we attribute outcomes to luck. From attentional style to the Reticular Activating System and attribution bias, this episode unpacks how mindset and neural filtering shape what we see, what we miss, and what we believe about ourselves.If you've ever caught yourself thinking, “I never get lucky like that,” this episode will challenge that narrative in a grounded, science-forward way.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the brain prefers simple explanations like “luck”How defaulting to luck can short-circuit pattern recognitionWhat Dr. Richard Wiseman's research reveals about “lucky” vs. “unlucky” peopleHow cognitive flexibility influences opportunity detectionWhat the Reticular Activating System does and why it mattersHow beliefs shape attention, perception, behavior, and outcomesThe role of attribution bias in protecting identityWhy probability is often mistaken for magicKey Concepts Discussed:Pattern detection and neuroplasticityAttentional style and cognitive flexibilityThe Reticular Activating System as the brain's filtering systemBelief → Attention → Perception → Behavior → Outcome loopsProbability vs. randomnessMoving from passive observer to active participantReflection Questions:Where in your life are you using the word “luck”?What patterns might be present beneath the outcome?What is your attention currently trained to notice?Where could you widen your focus?What inputs could increase the probability of the result you want?Closing ThoughtWhat if the difference between lucky and unlucky isn't fate, but focus?Your brain will support whatever you consistently train it to scan for.Until next time, choose peace. ★ Support this podcast ★

In a world where AI can build your MVP overnight, what actually gives you a lasting competitive edge? Andrew Stevens argues it's not the software — it's the data, the trust, and the systems you build around them.In this episode, Andrew Stevens, CTO of Sakura Sky and a technology leader with 30+ years of experience building, scaling, and selling companies, shares hard-won lessons from his journey across startups, enterprises, and AI ventures. He explains why product-market fit matters more than shipping fast, why data outlasts software as a competitive moat, and how leaders must design systems that don't depend on their own heroics. Andrew also shares how a near-fatal accident reshaped his thinking on resilience, delegation, and what it truly means to build something that scales. From hiring for attitude over technical skill to building AI governance that accelerates rather than blocks innovation, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone leading in the AI era.Key topics discussed:Why data — not software — is your real moat in the AI eraWhat breaks when a startup scales past 10–100 peopleHow to make decision rights explicit to move fasterDesign the system, not the hero: building beyond youHiring for resilience and attitude over technical skillHow governance can speed up AI adoption, not slow it downWhat trustworthy AI agents actually requireTimestamps:(00:00) Trailer & Intro(02:45) What Breaks When You Scale a Startup From Zero to 100 People?(08:44) Why Is Product-Market Fit More Important Than Building an MVP?(17:20) How Do You Build a Lasting Moat in the AI Era?(21:29) Why Must Leaders Learn to Let Go to Scale?(23:27) What Can Leaders Learn From a Near-Fatal Motorcycle Accident?(26:29) How Do Technical Leaders Stay Hands-On Without Becoming a Bottleneck?(31:32) Why Should You Hire for Resilience Over Technical Skill?(34:56) How Do You Build a Team That Innovates Safely in the AI Era?(41:12) How Do You Build AI Governance That Speeds Up Innovation?(47:37) Are AI-Driven Layoffs Justified or Just an Excuse?(52:06) How Do You Build Trustworthy AI Agents?(59:34) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Andrew Stevens's BioAndrew Stevens, CTO of Sakura Sky, is an executive leader and hands-on technologist who has scaled AI and cloud ventures from idea to acquisition. Based between Europe and the US, he blends deep expertise in cloud architecture, machine learning, and security with a track record in fintech, media, gaming, and AI.Known for making complex tech relatable - often with pop-culture twists - Andrew brings sharp insights on AI guardrails, infrastructure resilience, and the creative edge humans hold in an AI-driven world. Whether advising founders, investing in early-stage startups, or speaking on global stages, Andrew helps audiences cut through the hype and focus on what matters most.Follow Andrew:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/andrewjstevensSakura Sky – sakurasky.com The Executive AI Playbook – https://www.sakurasky.com/white-papers/ai-playbook/ Executive White Papers & Frameworks – https://whitepaper.download/Like this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/251.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

SkinnyTok is everywhere online right now - mocking fat bodies, calling it ‘health', and acting like being thin makes someone superior.But this isn't actually about fat bodies at all. It's about something else entirely, and today I'm breaking down what's really happening psychologically underneath the surface.In this episode, I share:Why SkinnyTok content feels so triggering (and why that reaction is completely normal)The real reason body shaming hits so deepWhat projection actually is (and why we ALL do it)How people build their identity around being thin - and why that's a mistakeWhy confident fat women feel threatening to certain peopleHow mockery protects insecurityHow to stop internalising other people's projectionsA simple way to start noticing your own projections ✋

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the most well-intentioned but counterproductive phrases adults often say to young people: “The job you'll end up doing hasn't even been invented yet.” Drawing on her work with 15–25-year-olds and their families, Lisa explains why this advice can unintentionally create paralysis rather than progress.She reframes the conversation around transferable skills, personal “through lines,” adaptability, and lifelong learning. Most importantly, she offers language shifts that replace vague reassurance with clarity, agency, and forward momentum.In this episode, you'll discover:The unintended consequences of common career advice given to young peopleHow transferable skills provide stability in a rapidly evolving job marketUnderstanding personality wiring and “through lines” as anchors in career development for all agesShifting career conversations with your family from prediction and passivity to action and agencyKey Takeaways: When young people hear “your job hasn't been invented yet,” they often internalize that planning is pointless and effort can wait, which leads to disengagement, procrastination, over-research without follow-through, or even fight-flight-freeze responses instead of forward movement.Even though job titles and roles evolve, the capability to do meaningful work compounds over time; the skills built in school, early jobs, and early decisions travel forward and remain relevant long after specific titles change.Identifying lifelong personal “through lines”—what energizes or drains them, the types of problems they enjoy solving, preferred environments and teams, and values that matter—gives young people a stable internal compass even when external circumstances shift.Career momentum is created through action, not prediction; making informed next steps rooted in present self-awareness builds traction and adaptability, whereas waiting for certainty or trying to forecast the future stalls progress. “Momentum comes from action, not prediction.” – Lisa Marker-RobbinsEpisode References:#214 “You Can Be Anything”: Why This Advice Backfires with Your Young Person: https://flourishcoachingco.com/214#215 Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Career Advice—and What To Say Instead: https://flourishcoachingco.com/215Credential Value Index from Burning Glass Institute: https://www.credentialvalueindex.org/BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Low Ticket vs High Ticket Offers in 2026: What's Actually Selling NowLow ticket or high ticket? Passive or live? Courses, memberships, intensives, done-for-you?In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson breaks down what's actually happening with offers in the online space as we move into 2026 — and why so many entrepreneurs feel confused, stuck, or frustrated with sales right now.Pulled directly from a live business training inside the Designed to Profit community, this conversation cuts through the noise, fear-based marketing, and outdated advice still circulating online. The market hasn't collapsed — it's corrected.Buyer trust is at an all-time low. People are spending more cautiously, asking better questions, and looking for real experiences instead of hype, income claims, and faceless funnels. And that shift is changing how low-ticket, mid-ticket, and high-ticket offers convert.If you've been wondering whether to simplify your offers, add more live support, change your pricing, or stop forcing people up an ascension ladder that no longer fits — this episode will bring clarity.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy the online market hasn't collapsed — but has correctedWhat a “trust recession” actually means for your offersWhy low-ticket passive offers still sell — but require far more clarityThe difference between passive and active low-ticket offersWhy people now want an experience of you, not just informationWhat price points are stalling most in 2026 (and why)How live support changes conversion at every levelWhy mid-range offers ($2K–$5K) need rethinkingHow to stop forcing buyers up an outdated ascension ladderWhy your low-ticket buyer and high-ticket buyer may be different peopleHow pricing psychology affects decision-making more than everWhat makes an offer stand out in a saturated marketWhy testimonials, proof, and lived results matter more than brandingHow to design offers that meet people where they actually areKey TakeawayPeople aren't paying for information anymore — they're paying for clarity, support, and experience. In 2026, offers convert when they are congruent, human, specific, and grounded in real results. The businesses that thrive aren't louder — they're clearer.Links and ResourcesJoin the Designed to Profit community for live business strategy, Human Design, and sustainable growthListen to episode 184 on the

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), for a no-comfort conversation about why so many women are told they're “fine” while they feel anything but.Together, they unpack the lie hiding inside “normal labs,” why diagnosis-chasing keeps you stuck in symptom management, and what Reed calls metabolic chaos - the slow breakdown that happens when chronic stress, inflammation, hormone disruption, digestion issues, and toxic burden stack up for years… until the body finally crashes. They also break down epigenetics (and why family history is not a life sentence), plus what it really means to “change the environment your breasts are living in.”This is a conversation about root cause, medical sovereignty, and the hard truth that health doesn't happen in a doctor's office, it happens at home.In this episode you'll learn:Why “normal labs” can still mean deep dysfunctionThe difference between treating a diagnosis and treating the personWhat “metabolic chaos” is and how it shows up as totally different symptoms in different peopleHow epigenetics works (and how to use it to break family patterns)The FDN framework: HIDDEN stressors + DRESS (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress reduction, Supplementation)Why exercise and nutrition have to be individualized (and how the wrong plan backfires)Dr. Jenn's perspective on prophylactic mastectomy and the underestimated cost of breast removal traumaEpisode Timeline:00:00 Why “Normal Lab Results” Don't Mean You're Healthy02:24 Reed Davis' Journey Into Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)10:12 Root Cause Healing vs Diagnosis-Based Medicine15:39 Why Conventional Medicine Stops at Symptom Management19:06 Metabolic Chaos: How Chronic Stress Disrupts Hormones and Health20:58 Epigenetics Explained: How Environment Overrides Genetics28:01 Prophylactic Mastectomy, Breast Health, and Medical Trauma32:48 The DRESS Protocol: Diet, Stress, and Lifestyle-Based Healing45:48 Medical Freedom, Screening Pressure, and Patient Autonomy54:13 The Future of Healthcare: Prevention, Wellness, and Self-Responsibility1:01:04 What Is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN)?Learn more about Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN): www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.comTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrKTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

Two people can work in the same market, see the same data, and experience completely different results.In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, Matt and Garrett explore the powerful role perspective plays in business, life, and decision-making. Using a simple but unforgettable analogy from The Courage to Be Disliked, they unpack how ownership, mindset, and language quietly shape what we experience.This conversation challenges the habit of blaming external forces and invites a more empowering question: How am I approaching the environment in front of me?In this episode, we discuss:Why the same market produces different results for different peopleHow perspective influences energy, confidence, and actionThe danger of giving power to external circumstancesWhy ownership creates clarity and momentumHow gratitude and self-awareness change what you see—and what you act onThis episode isn't about pretending things are easy. It's about recognizing what's constant, understanding what's subjective, and choosing an approach that actually serves you.

Why did Jesus say no—and why does that matter for you as a dad?In this episode, we talk about boundaries, calling, and the quiet cost of saying yes to everything. Jesus didn't heal people and then automatically bring them along. Sometimes He said no—because He was crystal clear about what He was saying yes to.If you feel pulled in a hundred directions by work, culture, expectations, and other people's agendas, this conversation will help you slow down and realign.We'll talk about:Why Jesus' “no” often confused peopleHow unclear priorities lead to burnoutWhy your wife and kids pay the price for your overcommitmentHow to confidently say no without explanation or guiltPlus, there's a simple one-page worksheet to help you put this into practice.

Brad Stulberg returns to the show to share lessons from his newest book, The Way of Excellence.In this episode, Brad joins Andrew Coates to explore what excellence actually means for everyday people — not elite performers chasing perfection, but normal humans trying to live well, work with purpose, and avoid burning out in a noisy, overstimulating world.This conversation unpacks the difference between happiness and fulfillment, the dangers of optimizing life around comfort and dopamine, and why choosing meaningful stress is often the path to a better life.THIS EPISODE COVERS:What “excellence” looks like for everyday peopleHow to set up your environment to support excellenceThe critical difference between happiness and fulfillmentProblems with the Happiness Industrial ComplexWhy bypassing the pursuit of instant happiness mattersWhy stress with purpose is better than stress avoidanceWhat “Internet Brain” is and why it is harmfulWhat Zombie Burnout is and how it sneaks up on peopleWhy progress often feels mystical rather than linearThe role of community in sustained excellenceAnd much moreBrad's new book The Way of Excellence is available now, everywhere books are sold.Instagram: @bradstulbergCHAPTERS00:40 Defining Excellence02:16 Fulfillment vs. Happiness04:55 The Happiness Tube Hypothetical10:12 Choosing Meaningful Stress11:43 The Role of Stress in Growth21:33 Personal Reflections on Deadlifting25:17 The Mystical Journey of Progress27:08 The Addictive Nature of Feedback27:18 The Mystery of Mastery27:35 Golf and the Flow State27:55 Variable Reinforcement and Gambling28:41 Periodization for Life29:40 The Value of Novel Ideas in Books33:46 Setting Up an Environment for Excellence35:28 The Impact of Community on Success39:39 Zombie Burnout Explained40:56 Finding Purpose in Work and Life44:25 The Dangers of Internet Brain46:36 Reflections on the Pandemic47:38 Conclusion and Book RecommendationsSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you rethink success, fulfillment, or how you relate to stress, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me — I will respond)Sending it to someone who feels successful but unfulfilledFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10 percent off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirstDuring setup, answer: How did you hear about us?Type: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15 percent off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90 Day Trial (2 steps)Go to: https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent you

If you grew up feeling boxed in by expectations, this one is for you. Maybe your parents pushed a path. Maybe they limited what you were allowed to explore. Or maybe you're still carrying a version of their voice inside your own head.In this conversation, Rick talks honestly about parenting, curiosity, and why so many people end up living lives they never actually chose. He shares personal stories about his kids, his upbringing, and the quiet damage that happens when curiosity gets shut down. This isn't about blaming your parents. It's about realizing you don't have to keep living inside someone else's limits.What Rick explores in this episode:Why most parents were doing the best they knew howHow curiosity gets shut down earlyThe difference between guidance and controlWhy choosing one path too early traps peopleHow to step out of expectations without guilt

Heyy! Welcome back to Owning Your Sexual Self! I am so excited to have Christina Prokos on the podcast today! Christina is an intuitive life and spiritual coach and shaman whose work blends inner child healing, shadow work, and emotional safety. When the idea of talking about how childhood wounds shape our adult relationships landed in my inbox, I immediately knew it needed to be an episode. This is something I bring into my work with clients all the time, and I'm really excited to get into this conversation with her and share it with you!In this episode:How childhood experiences can shape emotional safetyThe link between childhood wounds and adult relationshipsWays to start creating emotional safety within yourselfWhy letting go of given roles can feel so hardWhy boundaries feel activating for so many peopleHow resentment builds when boundaries are crossedSimple starting points for getting into inner child workThe difference between insight and real changeThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!Connect with ChristinaInstagram: @Christina_Life_Spiritual_Website: ChristinaProkos.comResourcesEmbrace Your Shadows: https://www.amazon.com/dp/177962753XSoul Thrive Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OKT4stXPxkhlhu8nWNVIKSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

You can understand your patterns, name the trauma, and explain your nervous system—and still feel stuck.In this episode, Denise G. Lee breaks down why awareness alone rarely leads to real change, especially for high-functioning adults and leaders who learned early how to stay composed under pressure.This isn't an episode about getting more insight.It's about how awareness quietly turns into a role—one that preserves control, competence, and stability while avoiding the disruption real integration requires.You'll hear:Why awareness often becomes a holding pattern for capable peopleHow insight can attract entitlement instead of respectThe hidden cost of mistaking understanding for authorityWhy rushing to “do something” after awareness can backfireIf you've done the work but nothing has shifted—and you can't explain why—this episode will put language to what's actually happening beneath the surface.This is not motivation.It's a mirror.Read the companion post here.⸻If this conversation resonated with you, here's how you can support the show and stay connected:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an update.✅ Share this episode with someone who might benefit.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps others find the show and grow on their journey.⸻Stay Connected with Me!Want to dive deeper? Visit DeniseGLee.com to:

want real definition? eat enough to train hard, recover and grow. this is how eating at least maintenance calories with protein and carbs create lasting shape without yo-yo dieting.you don't get a sculpted body by starving it. in this conversation with ali gilbert, we show how eating enough lets you lift better and look leaner. we cover the big rocks first: high protein, smart carbs, progressive strength training and maintenance habits that actually fit busy life.we unpack why chronic deficits flatten your shape, why “clothes fit” and body fat scans can derail you, and how macro calculators miss your history and context. you'll get practical protein playbooks (targets, lean swaps, easy meals), carb timing that powers lifts and calms cravings, and a simple way to track without obsession. we also talk real-world flexibility: travel days, shakes over tupperware, and how to keep momentum when life gets loud.mindset matters too. expect slow, steady change, learn to be ok with fluctuations, and build the skill of maintenance so you can dip into short cuts when it makes sense and then return to fueling. the result: more muscle, better performance, and a look that lasts.takeaways• the “eat more to look better” paradox explained• protein setups that keep you full and on track• carbs for performance, recovery and mood• ditching bad metrics in favor of prs and habits• when to cut, when to maintain, how to decide

If you've been telling yourself “one day I'll write it” while carrying everyone else's weight… this is your sign.In 2019 I wrote a book largely by accident. I wasn't “ready.” I wasn't confident. I wasn't some disciplined writer with a perfect morning routine and a color coded calendar. I was a former army medic and paramedic who'd seen too much, felt too much, and was trying to make sense of life after rock bottom.And that's exactly why I'm saying this out loud now.2026 is your year to write your book. Start here.This episode is for the women in their 30s to 50s who are tired in their bones but still alive inside. First responders. Veterans. Trauma literate readers. Creative types. Mental health advocates. The ones who keep showing up for everyone else… while quietly wondering if their own story matters.In this talking head episode I walk you through:How I started writing my first book even when my life was messyHow to begin writing a book when you're burnt out, overwhelmed, or scaredThe simplest way to turn your lived experience into a book ideaPractical tips for building a writing habit that actually works for real peopleHow to stop waiting for permission and start writing your memoir or book nowNo fluff. No guru nonsense. Just honest guidance with dark humour and a writer's eye for the details that actually make a story land.If you've been carrying trauma, recovery, addiction, grief, service, motherhood, burnout, or just the quiet weight of “I've lived a lot”… this is for you. You don't need to be healed to write. You just need a place to start.Hit play. Then write one page.If you want, drop a comment with what you're trying to write:memoir, fiction, poetry, trauma recovery, mental health, first responder stories, or something you can't name yet. I read them.#WriteABook #MemoirWriting #WritingTips #AspiringAuthor #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #FirstResponderLife #VeteranStories #AddictionRecovery #UnwrittenChapters

What if the reason your body is changing has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with physiology, recovery and time?In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Tom Nikkola returns to dismantle some of the most persistent myths around metabolism, weight, hormones and healthy ageing. If you have ever wondered why your body responds differently as you get older, why shifting from high intensity to strength training feels confusing, or why “quick fixes” rarely work, you will find clarity here. Tom explains why many people temporarily gain weight when transitioning away from high intensity exercise, how glycogen and calorie demand shift and why the body can take up to a year to settle into a new training style. He also unpacks the complex hormonal changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause, the role of bioidentical hormones and why sustainable results require patience rather than urgency. Other key topics include:Why social media messaging about instant results harms real peopleHow to recognise the difference between outliers and realistic expectationsThe interaction between MTHFR, detoxification and gut functionCOMT, B12 metabolism and why some people become anxious on methylated B vitaminsThe value of saliva-based genetic testing and why testing beyond MTHFR mattersWhy nature time, sleep and strength training outperform almost every “biohack”Tom also shares the “one thing” approach from the book The One Thing, which radically simplifies health into the most impactful daily actions: high protein intake, regular resistance training, quality sleep and time outside. If you have not yet listened to Part One, go back and enjoy the full foundation before diving into the depth of this concluding episode.About Tom⁠Tom Nikkola⁠ is a seasoned strength and conditioning coach and nutrition strategist with over 23 years of experience in the fitness industry.  After serving as Senior Director of Nutrition and Weight Management at a major fitness company, he left the corporate world to build something of his own.Tom's mission is to cut through health noise and bring sustainable, no-nonsense fitness and wellness solutions to people with busy lives. He emphasises strength training, good nutrition, recovery and realistic habits - helping clients build strength, resilience, clarity and vitality for the long haul.About Alba Yoga Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more with Alba Yoga Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch our extensive library of YouTube videos.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Hannah on Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Celest on Instagram ⁠⁠

A century ago, two cookware companies were born 12 miles apart in Wisconsin. One was bought right after World War II by a door-to-door salesman who converted it back to cookware after it had been repurposed for munitions. Today, those two companies have merged into SynergyOps, a 115-year-old legacy manufacturer with first through fourth generation employees still walking the factory floor.David Duecker, President of SynergyOps, joins the show from the factory floor in West Bend to discuss the company's evolution, their approach to automation, and what reshoring can look like for manufacturers. He explains how West Bend evolved with consumer demand over the decades, expanding into appliances like coffee makers and popcorn poppers, but when appliances started moving overseas in the 80s, they made a critical decision: divest and double down on their core strength, high-quality cookware.David's vision for the factory of the future isn't lights-out automation, it's highly automated with the people they have today, just doing different jobs. He also shares why manufacturing sustainability isn't just about solar panels and water recycling; it's about corrugated boxes coming from five miles down the road instead of across an ocean.In this episode, find out:How SynergyOps retains institutional knowledge across four generations of employeesWhy David looks for problem solvers who are intuitive and curious during hiringDavid's vision for the factory of the future: highly automated, but still powered by peopleHow his background as a customer in the bike industry shapes his approach to contract manufacturingThe chemistry problem the cookware industry is trying to solve around PFAS-free non-stick coatingsWhy tariffs and COVID got manufacturers seriously rethinking single-source supply chainsHow partnering with Moraine Park Technical College helps build the next generation of skilled craftspeopleWhy Synergy Ops brings retirees back to lead tours and train new hiresEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“As organizations, we're always looking to expand or go to our adjacencies to try and grow our market. Sometimes it's important to focus on your core and what you're really good at. Go all in on that and penetrate the market that way.”“The factory of the future for us is highly automated with the people we have today, who are able to solve problems and make an impact every day, but they may just be doing a different job.” “We never talk about the sustainability of manufacturing in the US. People often think about it in terms of water, air and gas, but sustainability can also mean cutting down on air, freight or ocean travel time too.”Links & mentions:SynergyOps, a contract manufacturer and private label partner with over a century of manufacturing history in West Bend, Wisconsin, specializing in cladded stainless steel and cast aluminum cookware for established and emerging brands.Moxa, delivering the reliable and secure connectivity foundation that advanced analytics and AI depend on, with solutions in edge connectivity, industrial computing, and network infrastructure. Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and

In this episode, Alissa offers a refreshing, grounded reframe for navigating holiday gatherings, especially when you're a highly sensitive person anticipating old triggers, complicated family dynamics, or emotionally draining interactions.Instead of bracing yourself or rehearsing every response, she invites you to see these moments as a kind of “spiritual assignment” or gentle experiment: an opportunity to practice confidence, curiosity, boundaries, and self-regulation in real time.This perspective doesn't dismiss the pain, history, or lived experience behind these moments. Instead, it provides a lighter, more empowered way to move through them so you can show up as the version of yourself you're becoming.What You'll Learn:Why holidays and family dynamics often feel overwhelming for highly sensitive peopleHow to bring a sense of levity and curiosity into emotionally charged situationsA powerful reframe for viewing triggering moments as opportunities instead of threatsWhy confidence and self-trust grow through discomfort, not in perfect environmentsWays to reward and support yourself after challenging interactionsUncover your sneaky internal belief that's stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

Episode Highlights With GeorgiaWhat the inner critic is and how it has gotten out of hand in the modern world Self esteem is something we are not born with, we have to develop itThe inner critic creates detachment and feelings of not being good enoughOur children pick up on the energy of our inner criticEveryone's inner critic is saying similar things and it doesn't go away but we can learn to tame itThe pleaser personalities and why this is more common in women and moms How these can lead to the tough inner question of who am I?Keep an emotional diary of what your inner critic is saying and write the opposite How we can pass these skills on to our kids and why starting earlier is betterWhat hypnosis is and how she uses it to help peopleHow to use self hypnosis to help address some of these core beliefs Why hypnosis is so effective and how to learn self hypnosisWhen you are in hypnosis, your brain really thinks you are there in that experience so it is a very powerful toolWith hypnosis, you don't have to go back into the memory or the past to healResources MentionedGeorgia's website - use code Katie001 for 25% off all progams (limited time!)Follow Georgia on Facebook, Instagram, and X.