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Ever feel like you can't find your purpose, no matter how hard you try?In this episode, Joyan speaks with Suneet about one of the most common struggles people face today — feeling lost when it comes to purpose.Suneet breaks down why so many people struggle to find clarity, and reveals the critical first step most people completely overlook. Instead of searching outward for answers, he explains why the real work begins with making sense of yourself.In this conversation, you'll discover:Why purpose feels so hard to find for most peopleThe first step you may be skipping without realizing itHow to make sense of yourselfMaslow's famous pyramid reframeEpisode Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠Suneet Website: https://myauthenticstory.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 357 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm talking about social boundaries in a way that might feel a little different. Instead of focusing on difficult people or how to say no, I'm exploring something more foundational: giving yourself permission to be who you are socially.Many of us learned that belonging required adaptation. We learned to read the room, figure out what other people wanted, and adjust ourselves so we could fit in. Over time, that can disconnect us from our own preferences, personality, and truth. This episode is about noticing where you override yourself socially and learning how to honor what's actually true for you.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Why social boundaries are about honoring your preferences, not just managing difficult peopleThe difference between conscious compromise and self-abandonmentHow years of adapting to fit in can disconnect you from who you really areWhy internal safety is essential when your preferences differ from those around youHow honoring your social needs can help you create relationships and experiences that actually fit youI also share personal examples around scary movies, sarcasm, networking events, gossip, friendships, and the many small ways we override ourselves in order to belong.This episode is a reminder that social boundaries aren't just about protecting yourself from other people. They're about honoring your preferences, your personality, and your social needs without apologizing for them.Because the more willing you are to be honest about who you are, the more likely you are to create a social life that truly feels like your own.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastNew to my work: START HERECONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 357 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm talking about social boundaries in a way that might feel a little different. Instead of focusing on difficult people or how to say no, I'm exploring something more foundational: giving yourself permission to be who you are socially.Many of us learned that belonging required adaptation. We learned to read the room, figure out what other people wanted, and adjust ourselves so we could fit in. Over time, that can disconnect us from our own preferences, personality, and truth. This episode is about noticing where you override yourself socially and learning how to honor what's actually true for you.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Why social boundaries are about honoring your preferences, not just managing difficult peopleThe difference between conscious compromise and self-abandonmentHow years of adapting to fit in can disconnect you from who you really areWhy internal safety is essential when your preferences differ from those around youHow honoring your social needs can help you create relationships and experiences that actually fit youI also share personal examples around scary movies, sarcasm, networking events, gossip, friendships, and the many small ways we override ourselves in order to belong.This episode is a reminder that social boundaries aren't just about protecting yourself from other people. They're about honoring your preferences, your personality, and your social needs without apologizing for them.Because the more willing you are to be honest about who you are, the more likely you are to create a social life that truly feels like your own.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastNew to my work: START HERECONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session

A chatbot told a teenager how to die.That is the problem Arul and Shirali Nigam set out to fix.In this episode, meet the co-founder of Circuit Breaker Labs, a startup backed by A16Z Speedrun that stress-tests AI before it ever reaches a real person.They call it the crash test dummy for AI. Their team runs thousands of fake conversations to find the moment a chatbot breaks. Then they patch it before someone gets hurt.✅ What you'll learn:Why AI guardrails pass the easy test and fail on real peopleThe "grading your own homework" flaw in how most companies score AI safetyHow a homemade flyer at a conference turned into a major contractWhy safety becomes the next big moat, the way cybersecurity didHow the US can move fast on AI and stay safe at the same time

The sun comes out, the temperature rises, and suddenly your brain starts telling you that a cold beer would be nice.Sound familiar?For many men rethinking alcohol, sunny weather can feel like a trigger. But is it really the sunshine that's creating the urge to drink, or is something else going on?In this episode, Patrick explores a simple coaching question that has the power to completely change how you think about triggers:"It's sunny... so what?"Together, we'll unpack the beliefs, meanings and associations that often sit beneath the desire to drink when the weather is nice. You'll discover why the sunshine itself isn't the problem, how your brain learns to connect alcohol with certain experiences, and why many of the things we believe about alcohol are actually stories we've stopped questioning.Patrick also explores:Why sunny weather feels like a trigger for so many peopleThe difference between a fact and a learned beliefHow alcohol becomes associated with holidays, barbecues, pub gardens and summer memoriesWhy a thought about drinking doesn't mean you're going to drinkHow fear, panic and FOMO can strengthen old patternsThe importance of creating new evidence and new associationsIf you've ever worried that wanting a drink means you're back at square one, this episode will help you see those thoughts in a completely different light.Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is get curious and ask:It's sunny... so what?

“People think once you hit retirement age you're in decline, but we really have the most amazing years ahead of us.” –Nadja PiatkaYou're not too old to reinvent yourself. Whether it's getting stronger, launching a new business, or eating healthy, you can start anytime. I'm really excited to talk with Nadja Piatka, a health influencer in her 70s, who is living proof.Nadja lost everything and hit rock bottom when her husband left. She started a business making muffins locally and, within a year, had products in McDonalds, Tim Hortons, Subway, and more. When she retired, she found herself seeking something else. Her pilates teacher suggested that she share how to stay fit and healthy on social media. She went from no Instagram account to viral posts and hundreds of thousands of followers at Nadja Eat Move Glow. We talk about: Building consistency with exercise and with foodShowing up with the joy of what you do to attract peopleThe importance of identifying your target market and choosing what products or services to share with your audience80-20 living Getting leukemia and choosing how we want to live in later life as motivatorsLeaving or letting go of what's not working for you to make room for what is really meant for youABOUT NADJAAs an unemployable single mother of two, plagued by creditors and no income, Nadja Piatka began baking muffins and brownies at home and testing them on her two teenage children. She was soon selling her baked goods to local coffee shops. With a one hundred dollar investment she grew her business from her kitchen to becoming an international supplier to the food industry and a Best Selling Author. She's now a health influencer showing that reinvention has no expiry date.LINKShttps://www.nadjaeatmoveglow.com/https://www.instagram.com/nadja__eat_move_glowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjapiatka/Pause Magazine, issue 5DOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:BRING THE JOY. If you are creating social or other content feeling like you have to do it, your audience can tell.Try to bring more joy, liveliness, and your genuine excitement or passion to what you create. Think more about what you love and less about how you are supposed to dot it.MORE PROTEIN. We need more protein as we age for day to day and long-term health. Start adding protein to breakfast and weave some into meals and snacks all day. Ideally, you get most of your protein from healthy whole foods, but you can also add protein powder to smoothies as a way of adding in more. Think about swapping high sugar snacks for high protein snacks for double benefit.PRACTICE 80-20 EATING. Try nourishing your body with high-protein, high-fiber, and low-sugar foods 80% of the time. The rest of the time you enjoy your favorite treats — without guilt. Commit to this shift for two weeks and see how you feel.

Send us Fan MailYou've watched a colleague get tapped for the senior meeting, the stretch project, the introduction you didn't know was happening. And your first thought wasn't resentment, it was confusion. They know how hard you work. They know what you're capable of. So why aren't they picking you?Because people don't live in your head, and if you haven't told them where you want to go, they're not guessing.In this episode, I'm talking about what it actually takes to get access to the opportunities, rooms, and relationships that will move your career forward. It's not about doing more. It's about signaling differently.In this episode, I'll cover:Why the people around you are picking whoever raised their hand, not whoever worked the hardestHow to get clear on what you actually want so you can start framing it to the right peopleThe small actions that get you seen differently without waiting for someone to notice you on their own_____________________

What happens when one person sees your potential before you can see it yourself?Ashanti Branch sits down with Hasan Davis, educator, youth advocate, storyteller, and self-described "Hope Dealer," to explore the experiences that shaped his life and his commitment to young people. From childhood trauma and educational barriers to juvenile justice reform and national leadership, Hasan shares how a series of caring adults helped him discover possibilities beyond the circumstances he was born into.They discuss the power of belonging, the responsibility educators carry, and why behavior is often a reflection of survival rather than defiance. Hasan reflects on the teachers, mentors, and family members who refused to let his story end where others expected it to.Why behavior is often communication rather than a disciplinary problemThe importance of creating conditions where students feel they belongHow educators can hold students accountable without giving up on themWhy young people need adults who can see both their struggles and their potentialWhy relationships matter more than authority when building trust with young peopleThe impact of educators who create opportunities instead of barriersHow students often carry responsibilities and burdens that adults never seeWhy schools must address more than academics to support learningHow educators can avoid taking student behavior personallyWhy creating classroom agreements can help students develop ownership and accountabilityThe importance of helping young people imagine futures beyond their current circumstancesConnect with Hasan DavisWebsite: www.hasandavis.comLinkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasandavis/⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HasanDavisSolutions⁠ Connect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/ #UnMASKingWithMaleEducators #MaleEducators #MillionMaskMovement #EverForwardClub  #UnmaskingWithMaleEducators #EducationLeadership #StudentBelonging #TraumaInformedEducation #PowerOfHope #YouthDevelopment #SeeThePossibility

Why do some people know exercise is good for them but still struggle to move? Why can something as simple as a workout trigger emotions, fear, shame, or even tears?In this powerful conversation, Coach Alex sits down with trauma-informed health coach and author De Bolton to explore the deep connection between movement, trauma, healing, and Christian stewardship.Together they discuss:How trauma is stored in the bodyWhy movement can feel threatening for some peopleThe relationship between emotional wounds and physical healthThe disconnect between Christianity and body stewardshipWhy food has become the church's most acceptable addictionHow shame impacts our health and habitsThe difference between neglect and obsession in fitnessWhat it means to truly honor your body as God's templeHow to move from performance-based fitness to worship-based stewardshipWhy healing requires reconnecting body, mind, and spiritThis conversation is especially important for anyone who has ever felt stuck, discouraged, ashamed, disconnected from their body, or frustrated by repeated health struggles.God doesn't merely care about your spirit.He created you as a whole person.And learning to steward your body well may be one of the most overlooked aspects of discipleship today.You are loved exactly as you are.And because you are loved, your body is worth stewarding well.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to De Bolton01:10 – Why Movement Changes Your Mood02:00 – How Trauma Gets Stored in the Body04:45 – Why Exercise Can Trigger Old Wounds07:45 – Tears, Emotions, and Physical Release08:45 – Why Christians Are Disconnected From Their Bodies11:20 – Stewardship vs. Fitness Idolatry13:15 – Is Food the Church's Most Accepted Addiction?16:00 – Why Your Body Matters to God18:20 – Where to Start If You Hate Exercise22:00 – The Power of Small Wins24:15 – The Mustard Seed Principle of Growth25:25 – How Fitness Becomes an Idol28:00 – Fitness as Worship30:15 – The Difference Between Performance and Stewardship31:00 – Shame, Healing, and Physical Health33:40 – Grace Removes Shame But Not Responsibility36:15 – The Story Behind The Embodied Beloved38:50 – Knowing God's Love vs. Embodying God's Love40:00 – Reclaim Your Temple Program42:45 – The Four Disciplines: Integrity, Grit, Growth & Awe45:20 – Why Integrity Is the Biggest Struggle46:00 – Rapid Fire Questions47:00 – Music, Movement & Motivation48:00 – Parenting Adult Children50:00 – Final Encouragement from De Bolton51:00 – Closing Prayer

What happens when the very things you swore you'd never become are the things that slowly take over your life?In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Natalie Stavola, a recovery coach, filmmaker, and survivor whose life was shaped by childhood trauma, abusive relationships, addiction, and years of self-destruction.Natalie shares the harrowing moments that changed her forever, including having a gun held to her head by a man she loved, battling alcoholism and cocaine addiction, and finding herself trapped in cycles of abuse she never thought she would tolerate. Despite studying psychology and criminology, she discovered firsthand that understanding trauma and escaping it are two very different things.Together, we explore how childhood wounds can shape our adult relationships, why addiction is often rooted in pain, and what it really takes to heal after years of running from yourself. Natalie also opens up about the spiritual awakening that helped her get sober and the work she now does helping others find hope in their darkest moments.If you've ever struggled with addiction, experienced abuse, battled your inner demons, or wondered whether healing is possible after trauma, this conversation will stay with you.In this episode:Growing up in a home marked by emotional abuseThe relationship that ended with a gun to her headAlcohol, cocaine addiction, and hitting rock bottomWhy trauma keeps us returning to toxic peopleThe moment she knew she needed helpSobriety, healing, and rebuilding her lifeFinding meaning in the pain she surviveHow she now helps others heal from trauma and addictionKey Moments:00:00 The Moment He Put a Gun to My Head05:05 When I Became My Own Worst Enemy08:12 Why I Never Fit In Anywhere12:15 Looking for Good in a Broken World15:06 Why Pain Can Become Your Purpose18:07 The First Drink That Changed Everything24:06 The Dangerous People We Choose26:49 Why Some People Never Ask for Help31:32 Can You Save Someone From Addiction?35:04 The Relationships That Nearly Destroyed Me37:20 He Put a Gun to My Head40:13 Why I Went Back to Him Anyway45:01 The Day My Healing Finally Began47:44 The Protest That Broke Me Open50:10 When I Could No Longer Hide My TraumaConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/Connect with Natalie Stavola:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nataliestavola/⁠

Download: Growth Mindset WorksheetEver felt like feedback in your recovery journey hits you like a punch to the gut? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into why criticism can feel so painful during recovery and share game-changing strategies to transform those tough moments into opportunities for growth. Drawing from cutting-edge research in neuroscience and psychology, they explain how our early life experiences shape our sensitivity to criticism and why some people struggle more than others with feedback. But here's the good news: by adopting what scientists call a "growth mindset," you can learn to receive feedback differently and use it to strengthen your recovery journey. The brothers share practical, easy-to-implement strategies that can help you shift from feeling defensive and ashamed to seeing criticism as valuable feedback for your growth. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers essential tools for turning difficult feedback into stepping stones toward lasting change.KEY TOPICSUnderstanding why criticism hits harder for some peopleThe connection between early childhood experiences and sensitivity to criticismHow the brain's stress response system affects our reaction to feedbackDr. Carol Dweck's research on growth mindsetThree practical strategies for developing a growth mindsetThe role of criticism in sustainable recoveryPractical tools and worksheets for implementing these strategiesTIMESTAMPS[00:01:07] Introduction to criticism's impact on recovery[00:02:45] Understanding sensitivity to criticism through attachment theory[00:06:00] Introduction to growth mindset concept[00:08:00] Real-world examples of criticism in recovery[00:11:11] Three practical strategies for developing growth mindset[00:13:21] Practicing affirming statements[00:14:57] Resources and community support informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week on Toasted, Tom and Beth dive back into the wonderful world of Abi Clarke's shopping history.Among the topics under the toaster grill this week:Why Beth read all three Fifty Shades of Grey books (and the very specific reason she kept turning the pages…)The increasingly disturbing idea of making cakes in the shape of peopleThe listener whose secret Fifty Shades collection was accidentally discovered by her daughterHidden rubber ducks, party games and why every gathering should involve a ridiculous challengeThe brilliance of Ransom Notes and the world's easiest literary party gameThe great gilet vs gilet pronunciation debate that's possibly not even a debateEurovision super-fans and their elaborate voting conspiraciesAnd finally… the delicate question of How To Poo On A Date Products Mentioned This Week50 Shades of GreyRubber Ducks!Cake Moulds in the Shape of Human Hearts & BrainsHow To Poo On A DateRansom Notes Party GameAnthony Horowitz – A Deadly EpisodeGot a story, confession, disaster, pronunciation argument or terrible cake creation of your own?

Text us a comment or question!Are You Preparing for Retirement... or Preparing to Age Faster?Most people spend decades planning for retirement financially.Very few people prepare for it mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually.And that's a problem.Because while retirement can be one of the most rewarding seasons of life, it can also become one of the most dangerous transitions for your health if you're not intentional.In this thought-provoking episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, Coach Kevin challenges one of society's most sacred assumptions: that retirement is the ultimate finish line.What if the goal isn't to stop working?What if the goal is to stop doing work you hate and start living with even greater purpose?Kevin explores why so many people seem to age rapidly after retirement, why purpose may be one of the most overlooked longevity tools on the planet, and how to design a retirement that adds life to your years instead of simply adding years to your life.If you're approaching retirement, already retired, or simply wondering how to age with strength, vitality, and meaning, this episode is for you.In This EpisodeWhy retirement can become a health risk for some peopleThe hidden role purpose plays in longevityWhy work provides more than just a paycheckThe identity crisis many retirees never see comingHow people get old long before they actually get oldThe difference between aging and disengagementWhy the healthiest retirees retire TO something, not FROM somethingThe New Retirement Model for vibrant living after 50Practical strategies to retire without growing old Key TakeawayRetirement isn't about withdrawing from life.It's about finally having the freedom to engage with it more deeply.The people who age best aren't necessarily the youngest.They're the most engaged.They keep moving.They keep learning.They keep serving.They keep building.They keep dreaming.And most importantly...They never stop having a reason to get out of bed in the morning.If you enjoyed this episode, please:⭐ Follow the show⭐ Leave a 5-star review⭐ Share this episode with a friend who is approaching retirement⭐ And remember...Retirement isn't the end of your story. It may be the beginning of your most important chapter.Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Click HERE to book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward.

The future belongs to the curious.In this episode of CPG Insiders, Mark Young and Justin Girouard discuss why mindset, imagination, and continuous learning are becoming the most valuable skills in the age of AI.They also share the books that have had the greatest impact on their thinking around entrepreneurship, growth, leadership, influence, communication, and innovation.Topics include:The 10-80-10 AI frameworkWhy 10X thinking changes decision-makingWho Not How and scaling through peopleThe psychology of influence and persuasionEntrepreneurial operating systems and business growthNegotiation lessons from FBI hostage negotiator Chris VossThe future of AI, technology, and human potentialPlus, a complete reading list featuring books from Benjamin Hardy, Dan Sullivan, Byron Sharp, Robert Cialdini, Angus Fletcher, Peter Diamandis, Chris Voss, and more.Featured books include:The 27 Unbreakable RulesHYPNO-TI$INGThe Science of Scaling10X Is Easier Than 2XWho Not HowThe Gap and the GainTractionThe Greater GameHow Brands GrowInfluencePre-SuasionPrimal IntelligenceNever Split the DifferenceWe Are As Gods

Key TakeawaysGiving campaigns can produce short-term results, but discipleship produces long-term transformationChurches should focus on building a culture of generosity, not just funding needsEmotional giving can move people temporarily, but transformed hearts create lasting generosityStewardship discipleship must move beyond inspiration into practical transformationFinancial transformation is a journey:financial stressfinancial stabilityfinancial generosityChurches must meet people where they are financially and spirituallyPeople rarely resist generosity—they often just don't know how to get thereHealthy stewardship ministry focuses on what leaders want for people, not from peopleThe “living room” posture creates space for:honestymentorshiptransformationpeer-to-peer discipleshipStewardship teaching should remove shame and guilt while inspiring joyful generosityGod's goal is not pressured giving, but cheerful, transformed giversLong-term generosity culture is built through:systemseducationinspirationgraceintentional discipleshipResourcesSeedTime.comBook: Simple Money, Rich Life by Bob LotichLearn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/Become a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 354 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm talking about social boundaries, over-functioning in friendships, and what happens when relationships quietly become dependent on your emotional labor, effort, and self-abandonment.When I first entered recovery, I thought my relationship struggles were mostly about romantic relationships. What I eventually realized was that many of the same codependent patterns were showing up in my friendships and colleague relationships too.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:How resentment can act as a diagnostic tool when it comes to boundariesWhat happens when you stop over-functioning and carrying relationships on your backThe difference between being valued as a person versus being valued for the emotional labor you provideWhy healthy relationships require mutuality, reciprocity, and movement toward each other from both peopleThe powerful realization that connection built on self-abandonment is not true connectionI also share personal experiences around always being the one initiating contact, maintaining relationships through anxiety and over-giving, and learning how to have more honest conversations instead of silently carrying resentment.This episode is a reminder that healthy connection is not about maintaining relationships at all costs. It's about learning how to stay connected to yourself while also allowing other people to show up, invest, and choose you too.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastFeeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here: Boundaries Drain QuizCONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 354 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm talking about social boundaries, over-functioning in friendships, and what happens when relationships quietly become dependent on your emotional labor, effort, and self-abandonment.When I first entered recovery, I thought my relationship struggles were mostly about romantic relationships. What I eventually realized was that many of the same codependent patterns were showing up in my friendships and colleague relationships too.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:How resentment can act as a diagnostic tool when it comes to boundariesWhat happens when you stop over-functioning and carrying relationships on your backThe difference between being valued as a person versus being valued for the emotional labor you provideWhy healthy relationships require mutuality, reciprocity, and movement toward each other from both peopleThe powerful realization that connection built on self-abandonment is not true connectionI also share personal experiences around always being the one initiating contact, maintaining relationships through anxiety and over-giving, and learning how to have more honest conversations instead of silently carrying resentment.This episode is a reminder that healthy connection is not about maintaining relationships at all costs. It's about learning how to stay connected to yourself while also allowing other people to show up, invest, and choose you too.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastFeeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here: Boundaries Drain QuizCONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session

Maria Chevalier has run a marathon in 48 states, finished the Boston Marathon 17 times, and a few weeks ago ran it twice in the same day, starting at 3 a.m. in reverse from Boston to Hopkinton, resting for a few hours, and then lining up with everyone else for the actual race. 52.4 miles total.But the distance is almost beside the point. What makes this conversation worth listening to is how Maria thinks about hard things and why she keeps choosing them.She's navigated four wrist reconstructions that ended her music career before it fully started. Nine DNFs at Vermont 100 before finally finishing on the tenth try. A medical history that took away choices she thought were hers to make. And through all of it, she kept finding a way to keep moving forward.This conversation goes deep and is a must listen!Topics covered:How running found Maria after she couldn't make the team in any other sportWhat drew her to the 50 States and why she's two away from finishingWhy road marathons and trail ultras attract fundamentally different peopleThe dashboard effect — why people share their most vulnerable things on long runsHer DNF at Vermont 100 at mile 65 and quietly finishing her first hundred in Boulder months laterNine DNFs at Vermont before finishing on attempt number tenWrist reconstructions that ended her path to a music careerLearning she couldn't have children and how she found her way through itWhy she stopped listening to people telling her what she couldn't doWhat she told her surgeon in the pre-op room that says everything about who she isThe Gap and the Gain — looking back at progress instead of forward at the gapHow Double Boston came together with Mount to Coast and the Trail Animals Running ClubWhat it felt like to start a marathon at 3 a.m. and feel fresh enough to run another oneWhat's coming up: Vermont 100, Manchester Monadnock 55, and the final two statesThis episode is supported by:Precision Fuel & Hydration - Dial your fueling in this year. Use code “LONGRUN26” for 15% off your first order at www.precisionhydration.com.Boulderthon - Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR2026 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.Tifosi Optics - If you've been curious, now's a great time to try them. Head to tifosioptics.com and use code FTLR2026 to tell ‘em i sent you!Eternal - The app I've been waiting for is finally here. Your labs, your wearable, your training, all in one place that actually does something with it. Download Eternal Health in the app store at eternalhealth.app.Vacation Races - The Rocky Mountain Half and 5K in Estes Park, Colorado this August. Run both and earn the Elk Double. Use code FTLR when you register at vacationraces.com.

Send us Fan MailWholehearted Enneagram: A Year Through the Types | Enneagram Seven | BONUSWhen most people picture an Enneagram Seven, they think confetti cannons and perpetual motion. They do not picture a serious, introverted giraffe who goes a full seven days without leaving the house and runs three coaching calls a day by phone.And yet! That's exactly who Alli Worthington is.In this bonus conversation from Seven month, Amy sits down with author, business coach, and Enneagram Seven Alli Worthington for an honest, unscripted conversation about what the Seven actually looks like when she's self-preservation subtype, and what that means for how she works, leads, and builds community.Alli shares the moment the Enneagram finally clicked for her on the plane. She was weeping over The Road Back to You and realizing that everything she had built her professional life around was designed to destroy an Enneagram Seven. She talks about what it means to achieve for freedom rather than for achievement's sake, how she has built a business that genuinely fits how she's wired, and why curating the right community has been the through-line of everything she's done.It's a lighter, more conversational episode & a bonus in the truest sense. Pull up a chair, friend. In this conversation:What a self-pres Seven actually looks and feels like, and why it surprises peopleThe serious giraffe vs. the confetti cannon, debunking the Seven stereotypeHow entrepreneurship became an accidental personal development journeyThe Road Back to You plane moment that changed everything professionallyAchieving for freedom vs. achieving for achievement's sake the Seven's real motivationBuilding a business and a life that fits how you're wired, not how you think you should workWalt Disney as a Seven entrepreneurial heroThe 2010 Hotel 71 piece of paper and what's still true 16 years laterHow to curate a community well and why the wrong community will destroy everythingAlli Worthington is a business coach, author, and host of the Alli Worthington Show.Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU:Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wickshttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicksNot sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquizEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

“The Fitness Industry Is Lying To You (Here's The Truth)”What if the biggest problem in modern fitness… isn't motivation? What if it's misinformation? In this powerful conversation on the Live From America Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten joins Hatem for a deep dive into the psychology, biology, and spiritual side of health and fitness.Together, they unpack:Why the fitness industry keeps failing everyday peopleThe difference between looking fit vs. actually being healthyHow exercise changes your brain chemistry and mindsetWhy belief systems affect physical performanceThe science behind resilience, discipline, and “grit”How visualization improves athletic and mental performanceWhy community matters for transformationThe hidden connection between physical fitness and emotional healthWhat elite operators understand about mindset that most people don'tCoach Alex also shares his personal story of living with a painful genetic disorder and how it shaped his understanding of stewardship, suffering, and discipline.Meanwhile, Hatem shares the incredible story of surviving heart failure, living with an LVAD, undergoing a heart transplant, and rebuilding his life through fitness and mental resilience.This episode is not about six-week transformations.It's about becoming the kind of person who refuses to quit.⏱️ Timestamp Outline00:00 – Intro: Why Health & Resilience Matter01:15 – What Is Exercise Science?03:00 – The Fitness Industry's Biggest Lie05:00 – Why “Quick Fixes” Fail08:00 – Alex's Genetic Disorder & Pain Journey11:00 – Hatem's Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Story14:30 – Why Fitness Saved Hatem's Life15:30 – Bio-Individuality Explained18:30 – Looking Fit vs Actually Being Healthy21:45 – Where Everyday People Should Start24:00 – Why 1% Better Daily Works27:00 – How Health Impacts Relationships & Identity29:00 – Injury, Illness & Recovery Mindset31:00 – The “Lone Wolf Problem”34:00 – Agency: Life Happening TO You vs THROUGH You37:00 – Why Community Changes Everything40:00 – Exercise, Hope Molecules & Mental Health44:00 – Motivation vs Discipline48:00 – Visualization & Athletic Performance52:00 – Grit, Mental Toughness & The Will To Live58:00 – Everyday Spy & Operator Training1:00:00 – Faithful Fitness & Why Alex Wrote The Book1:05:00 – Final Encouragement + Closing

Most people think unhealthy and unfit people fail because they don't know what to do.That's usually not true.The #1 pattern I notice over and over is they spend more energy trying to avoid the work than actually doing the work.They're constantly looking for a way around discomfort instead of through it. The problem is your body adapts to what you repeatedly avoid.If you constantly avoid hard things, eventually your entire life becomes harder.In this episode, we break down why shortcuts keep people stuck, why fit people usually lean into the things they're worst at, and how avoiding weaknesses slowly becomes an identity.We talk about:Why most people already know what worksHow constantly modifying workouts can reinforce weaknessWhy running, burpees, conditioning, and bodyweight movements expose peopleThe difference between using workouts as feedback vs taking them personallyWhy strong people treat weaknesses like projectsWhy the basics are still undefeatedThe moment you see the pattern… you stop being trapped by it.Free Help: https://www.redwolfcrossfit.com/e-books

Learn more and apply for the November 2026 cohort of my Japan Leadership Experience: https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/What does it really take to sustain a culture of continuous improvement –  through pressure for results, across generations, and into an era of AI?In this final episode of my three-part series with John Shook, one of the most influential leaders and thinkers in the global lean community, we turned to the questions on your mind. Before we sat down to record, I asked listeners to submit your questions. We cover four of them specifically here, though many others were addressed in Parts 1 and 2, and together they highlight the tensions change leaders and executives face every day.At the end, as we promised in Part 2, John shares his parting reflections and advice for all of us leading transformation to create people-centered learning cultures. It's not just what we should stop doing, it's what we need to continue. Starting with ourselves.If you haven't listened to episodes 74 and 75 yet, start there first as you won't want to miss hearing this conversation in full.You'll Learn:Why leaders should be patient for results but impatient for actionWhy getting to the assumptions that underlie your principles and values is where the real work of culture change beginsHow aligning around the real problem to solve helps close the gap across generations and perspectivesWhat the original intention of jidoka — separating machine work from human work — can teach us about navigating AI and keeping technology in service of peopleThe real purpose of kaizen and continuous improvementABOUT MY GUEST:John Shook spent eleven years with Toyota in Japan and the U.S., where he helped transfer the Toyota Production System globally. He later served as President of the Lean Enterprise Institute and Chairman of the Lean Global Network.John is the co-author of the award-winning books Learning to See and Managing to Learn, and wrote the foreword to my book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn. As an industrial anthropologist, he brings a perspective that connects culture, systems, and practice to bridge deep thinking with real-world application.IMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes: ChainOfLearning.com/76Connect with John Shook: lean.org/about-lei/senior-advisors-staff/john-shook/ Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson Subscribe to my newsletter: kbjanderson.com/newsletterCheck out my website for resources and working together: KBJAnderson.comJoin us on the Japan Leadership Experience: KBJAnderson.com/japantrip Purchase a copy of, “Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn,”: https://kbjanderson.com/learning-to-lead/ TIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:02:28 [Listener Question] How do you balance patience with action?04:06 Avoiding solution jumping and analysis paralysis05:20 [Listener Question] What will matter most for the next generation of organizations?07:21 Why underlying assumptions matter more than artifacts08:28 The deeper level of hansei and reflection08:53 [Listener Question] How do you bridge generations without slowing improvement?10:43 Quick PDCA vs. long-cycle learning11:23 Aligning people around shared purpose13:56 [Listener Question] In our age of AI, how do we stay true to jidoka's original intent, separating machine work from human work?14:12 AI, jidoka, and protecting human work15:23 Four questions to navigate uncertainty16:17 Why respect for people still matters in AI17:15 Jidoka beyond “automation with a human touch”18:54 Curiosity, experiments, and learning with AI19:30 The promise and risk of AI thinking for us22:08 PDCA beyond engineering and problem solving25:39 The purpose of kaizen is to do more kaizen26:18 Creating conditions for people to think and grow27:00 Shifting from leading change to creating conditions Learn more and apply for the November 2026 cohort of my Japan Leadership Experience: https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/

SIN CYCLE-A pattern seen throughout the History of Israel.God blesses the peopleThe people forget about GodGod removes His hand of blessingThe people cry out for deliveranceGod send a SaviorHow do we RETURN to the LORD? Judges 2:18, Hosea 6:1-3 NLTStep 1: Repentance 2 Kings 22:11-13 NLTStep 2: Obedience 2 Kings 23:1-5 NLTStep 3: Holiness 2 Kings 23:21-25 NLT

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"David once again spares Saul's life, showing the mercy, patience, and faith that marked the Lord's anointed king. In this sermon from 1 Samuel 26, we consider why Scripture repeats events like this and how these repeated acts of mercy reveal the character of David—and ultimately the character of Christ.As Saul hardens his heart and continues persecuting David, David refuses to seize the kingdom through violence or revenge. Instead, he entrusts himself to the providence of God, returning evil with good and waiting patiently for the Lord's timing. Through suffering, humiliation, and persecution, God is preparing David for the throne.This passage ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the greater Son of David, who overcame evil not through worldly power but through the mercy and weakness of the cross. Christ bore suffering, prayed for his enemies, and showed mercy to sinners that they might be forgiven and transformed forever.In this sermon:Why repeated narratives matter in ScriptureDavid's growing faith and confidence in GodReturning good for evilGod's use of suffering to prepare his peopleThe theology of humiliation before exaltationDavid as a type of ChristThe transforming power of mercy and the cross“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” — Luke 23:34"

Chris Gavre breaks down how to buy vacant land and flip brand new mobile homes for $40K per deal using FHA financing and a repeatable 4-month system.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Chris Gavre of The Land Sharks to unpack one of the most underrated strategies in real estate investing right now: buying raw vacant land, placing a brand new manufactured home on it, making it FHA compliant, and selling it for $40,000+ in net profit per deal.Chris and his partner Robert have done 50-60 of these in a single year with a lean two-person operation.Topics covered in this episode:Why this strategy out-performs traditional house flipping on predictability and marginsHow to source vacant land using zoned and filtered county dataThe FHA compliance process: detitling, brick skirting, and the engineer certificationWhat a double wide costs wholesale from manufacturers like Clayton and Champion ($62-72K)How to net $40-45K per deal with total development costs around $40-50KThe 4-month timeline from land purchase to closed saleWhy 95% of buyers use FHA financing and what that means for your exitHow to fund these deals when hard money lenders have never heard of the strategyRunning 18-19 simultaneous projects with just two peopleThe zoning, septic, and permitting process broken down step by stepWhy direct mail pulls better leads than cold calling for this buy boxIf you're a real estate investor looking for a predictable, scalable alternative to house flipping or new construction, this episode is worth a listen.

"In Isaiah 28:1–6, the prophet Isaiah warns Ephraim—and through Ephraim, all of God's people—that pride always leads to destruction. The “glorious beauty” of the proud fades like a dying flower, and those intoxicated with the glory of this world will eventually be brought low under the judgment of God.Yet woven into this warning is a glorious promise of salvation. While the proud fall, God preserves a righteous remnant for whom the Lord himself becomes “a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty.” Isaiah points us beyond the immediate historical context to the coming Messiah—the true King filled with the Spirit, who judges in righteousness and becomes the refuge and glory of his people.This sermon explores:The structure and themes of Isaiah 28–35The spiritual meaning of “drunkenness” in IsaiahGod's judgment against worldly prideThe remnant theology of IsaiahThe connection between Isaiah 28, Isaiah 4, and Isaiah 11Christ as the Spirit-filled ruler and true glory of his peopleThe message of Isaiah 28 is deeply relevant today: the glory of this world is fading, but those who trust in Christ will never be put to shame."

You've seen the articles. You've heard the discourse. People are pulling away from the digital sphere and opting for in-person connection instead: ditching dating apps, skipping the DMs, going analog. Google searches for "matchmaker near me" and "dating coach" are higher right now than they've been in the past ten years. But here's the part that isn't getting enough attention: how people are making this shift. And the answer is far more curated than you'd expect.In this solo episode, Danielle breaks down the rise of “connection concierges” — friendship coaches, speed friending events, and supper clubs — and what this trend reveals about what women actually need when they're trying to make friends offline. She also walks through three things to consider before you invest in a curated social experience, including how to get specific about what you're looking for so you don't leave disappointed.

My guest today, Dr. Jonathan Morrow, says college usually doesn't create a faith crisis; it reveals one that was already happening beneath the surface. But when students set foot on campus, the worldview pressures are everywhere, and most students simply aren't prepared for what they're about to encounter at every level of campus life.Jonathan is the Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship at Impact 360 Institute and the author of Welcome to College. In this episode, we discuss: Why students often drift from faith before collegeHow screens and social media quietly disciple young peopleThe “death by a thousand nudges” effect on worldviewWarning signs parents should watch forThe hidden worldview assumptions in general education classesWhich majors tend to create the biggest worldview challengesWhy Christian colleges present their own challengesWhat parents should prioritize when choosing a collegeHow to help students build a faith they truly ownWhether your child is heading to college this fall or is still years away, this conversation will help you think more carefully about preparing the next generation for what they'll encounter on the college campus. Learn more about Jonathan Morrow and Welcome to College:https://www.jonathanmorrow.org/https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-College-3rd-Centered-Changing/dp/0825452511Follow and donate to Equipping the Persecuted:https://equippingthepersecuted.org/Learn more about Cross Examined Instructor Academy:https://cia.crossexamined.org/

Send us Fan MailAlpha male culture is teaching men to dominate, never ask, never show need — and it is quietly destroying their sex lives. Today I'm joined by James Harris, licensed mental health therapist, US Army veteran, and founder of Men to Heal, who has spent a decade watching this play out in real relationships. He's not here to shame men — he's here to give them what the alpha podcasters never do: the actual truth about what makes women want you.What you'll learn:What alpha culture is actually teaching men about sex — and why it backfiresWhy performing masculinity in bed kills pleasure for both peopleThe difference between sex and intimacy — and why it matters for your orgasmWhat vulnerability in a man actually does to a woman's desireHow to undo the conditioning — starting tonightWhether you're the man in this dynamic, the woman watching him disappear into it, or the partner who's been waiting for him to wake up — this one's for you.

Martin MacDonald is one of my longest sought after guests and we finally got to sit down and record a podcast. And it's worth the wait.You've heard the narratives about:Faster weight loss causes greater weight regain laterSlower fat loss leads to better long term successFaster weight loss contributes to eating disordersFaster weight loss causes metabolic damageMore aggressive dieting automatically causes greater muscle lossDeeper calorie deficits cause more hungerWell, what if we told you none of this is true and that there's 50 years of research and evidence to support aggressive dieting as a superior approach for most people.Martin breaks down this evidence in a thorough masterclass on aggressive dieting. This includes:The research and practice debunking all of the above long standing beliefsParameters on the appropriate rate of and approach to aggressive dietingThe advantages of taking a structured aggressive approach to dieting for fat lossHow an aggressive dieting approach can blunt hungerWhy shorter more aggressive periods of dieting can lead to better outcomes for most peopleThe handful of categories of people aggressive dieting isn't suitable forNuanced thoughts comparing GLP-1 medications to aggressive dietingWhat Martin means by granting “Unconditional permission to eat”Changing beliefs with evidence across Martin's careerDoes anything change here with menopausal/peri-menopausal womenThe importance of resistance training with aggressive dietingAnd much moreInstagram: @martinnutritionMartin MacDonald Links:Main link for discounts on the AD Blueprint & MNU enrolments:www.Martin-MacDonald.com/GuestNot Another Nutrition Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/6AuKu9CqtsQ4tU8CFrceKrCHAPTERS01:27 Are Big Deficits Bad05:17 Defining Aggressive Dieting08:38 Muscle Loss and GLP-1s12:25 Calculator and Muscle Protection22:52 Why Aggressive Dieting Works25:40 Hunger Utopia Explained37:03 Weight Regain Myth Busted46:34 Why Fast Wins Stick48:15 MATADOR Diet Breaks53:00 Disinhibition and Dieting54:58 Refeeds and Multi Phase Plan01:00:50 Positive Weight Regain01:05:50 Unconditional Permission01:13:49 Eating Disorder Boundaries01:17:12 Restriction Mindset Matters01:22:47 Beliefs Versus Evidence01:25:26 Binge Eating Insights01:26:36 GLP-1s and Binge Eating01:29:49 Metabolic Damage Myth01:31:34 Yo-Yo Dieting Explained01:39:44 Who Should Avoid It01:41:20 Athletes and Bodybuilders01:50:38 Menopause and Bone Health01:56:20 Hormones Misinformation02:03:22 Where to Find MartinSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode changed how you think about dieting, fat loss, or hunger, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I'll respond)Sending it to someone struggling with fat loss or dieting confusionFOLLOW 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% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent you

What does it mean to truly lead not just in a boardroom, but in your relationships, your family, and your own inner life? In this deeply moving episode, therapist and host Molly Carroll sits down with Thomas Droge, executive coach, Chief Mindfulness Officer, mindfulness speaker, and author of The Leader Within, to explore the practices that create real, lasting transformation.Thomas brings over three decades of integrated medicine, qigong, meditation, and contemplative work into a raw, honest conversation about shadow work, living your core values, the healing power of human connection, and what happens when life cracks you open without warning.You'll hear Thomas share the moment his wife came out of surgery paralyzed — and what that crisis revealed about love, presence, and showing up. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or searching for deeper meaning in a noisy world.Topics covered:Shadow work and embracing your "evil twin"How to identify and live by your core values (the precepts practice)Leadership as a human skill — for parents, teachers, and everyday peopleThe psychology of not wanting to be a burdenAncient wisdom for modern mental healthMindfulness in the workplace and startup cultureFinding your path when the template doesn't fit

Rick McDonough of Typestries (Long Beach Island, NJ) joins Bryant and Michael for a long-overdue conversation about three decades in the sign business. Rick walks through the unlikely path from a lifeguarding magazine to a college dorm sign shop, the wholesale boom that nearly broke him, and the EFI walk-out moment that made him scrap the contract and rebuild the company around work he actually wanted to do. They get into why AI has Rick more energized than he's been in years, from the food truck cop who designed his entire wrap in ChatGPT, to the Claude-built inventory system that finally solved his missing-bin problem, to the $15K monument signs AI is now pre-selling before the client walks in the door. Plus: why "no ugly signs" is a business strategy, why presentation quality wins bids even when your design is worse, and the workforce cliff that should terrify every shop owner.In this episode:Rick's accidental path into signs (lifeguarding magazine, yearbook, first sandblasted wood sign)The "sald" menu disaster and why proofing is sacredStarting up in 1996 next to a cocaine distribution ringThree decades of equipment chases: Gerber Edge, the In CAD conversion fiasco, Gandy Innovations going bust overnightWalking out on a million-dollar EFI contract when he saw Four Over's order on the floorWhy he intentionally scaled the business down to four peopleThe wholesale vs. retail trap and how to outsource the right wayBurnout, almost selling, and the headmaster who talked him out of itThe food truck cop who changed Rick's mind on AIAI slop vs. good promptingUsing AI to pre-sell $15K signs before the client walks inWhen AI becomes a problem: the 5-vehicle wrap committeeWhat AI can't do: shop drawings, codes, wind load, soil conditionsThe lawn care guy to $3,500 truck wrap pipelineBuilding a Claude-powered inventory system for the shopWhy presentation wins bids (even when the design is worse)"No ugly signs" and why the industry shoots itself in the footSpeaking the language of 20-something entrepreneurs when you're 52Why your sign shop website matters more than everThe coming workforce cliff and the overseas outsourcing questionRick's pitch for getting young people into the tradeChapters:01:30 Introducing Rick and a 20-year Facebook friendship03:30 From lifeguarding magazine to first sandblasted wood sign07:00 The "sald" disaster and the gospel of proofing10:30 Starting up next to a cocaine distribution ring12:00 Gerber Edge, NYC film & TV, and the start of wholesale14:30 In CAD conversions and Gandy Innovations going bust overnight17:00 Walking out on the EFI contract19:00 Right-sizing on purpose: today's four-person shop22:00 Outsourcing the right way and the referral economy27:30 Wholesale burnout and missing the local work30:30 Almost selling: the headmaster who talked him out of it33:00 Making the work fun again36:00 The food truck cop and Rick's AI conversion moment42:00 AI slop vs. good prompting44:00 How AI is pre-selling $15K signs47:00 When AI becomes a problem: the 5-vehicle wrap committee51:00 What AI can't do: shop drawings, codes, wind load58:00 The lawn care guy to $3,500 wrap pipeline1:06:00 Claude-built inventory and shop operations1:11:00 Why presentation wins bids1:18:00 "No ugly signs" and the industry's self-inflicted wounds1:21:00 Using AI to connect with younger entrepreneurs1:25:00 Why your website matters more than ever1:33:00 The coming workforce cliff1:39:00 China factories and overseas outsourcing1:43:00 Rick's pitch for getting young people into signsResources & links:Typestries: https://typestries.comSign A Day (Rick's photo blog): https://signaday.comGCI Digital (TJ's wholesale shop): https://gcidigital.comShopVox: https://shopvox.comFireSprint: https://firesprint.comSigns 365: https://signs365.comChatGPT: https://chatgpt.comClaude: https://claude.ai

Most people know what they should do to be healthier. So why is it so hard to actually do it?In this episode of NHA Today, Dr. Stephan Esser sits down with Luanne Spiros, a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200, ACSM Cancer Exercise Specialist, master beekeeper, and behavioral change expert who has spent her career helping people build healthy habits that actually last.This conversation cuts through the generic advice and gets into the real mechanics of change. Why is movement easier to start with than nutrition? What makes the social environment so powerful? And what three skills does everyone need to make healthy living stick for life?You will also hear about her work in oncology yoga and what she will be leading at the NHA Annual Conference in June.In this conversation, you will learn:Why movement tends to be the better entry point than nutrition for most peopleThe three S's: social, skills, and setting -- and why they make or break healthy livingThree skills everyone needs to build lasting health habitsWhy reward beats fear as a long-term motivator (and what the research says)The hardest parts of going plant-based and how to plan around themHow to build exercise into your life so it stops feeling like something to bolt onWhat oncology yoga is and how it gives cancer patients agency and hopeHow to handle a partner or household that isn't on the same pageBook recommendations from this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear, Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, Willpower by Roy Baumeister.---LINKS AND RESOURCES---Full episode and show notes:NHA Today on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXfvjZj34HbsD3-47eEC2kjBWeIvNhHlSubscribe on your favorite platform: https://www.healthscience.org/podcast/NHA Annual Conference (June 25 to 28): https://checkout.healthscience.org/2026-nha-conferenceFollow Dr. Esser: https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth/ ---About NHA Today: The National Health Association has championed the science of true health for over 75 years. NHA Today brings that legacy into your weekly routine with honest, evidence-based conversations to help you live your most vital life.

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I'm really excited to have Jessica Idione here! Jessica is a licensed and certified relationship and sex therapist who works with both couples and individuals using a trauma informed, somatic, and evidence based approach. She's known for reframing relationship myths and helping people make sense of dynamics that often get labeled as incompatibility. This is one of those conversations that can really change how you understand what might be happening between you and your partner.In this episode:How couples often interpret challenges as incompatibilityThe role of the nervous system in connection and conflictThe connection between emotional and physical responsesSimple ways to slow things down and reconnectDifferent ways desire can show up for peopleThe importance of communication and checking in with each otherHow curiosity can shift the way you understand your partnerThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code RACHEL33826 for 40% off your order!**Connect with JessicaInstagram: @JessicaIdoine Retreat Instagram: @ECRetreats Website: JessicaIdoine.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

In this episode of Rooted & Raised, we break down one of the most intense and controversial chapters in the Gospel of John — Chapter 8.From the woman caught in adultery…to Jesus declaring “I am the Light of the World”…to one of the boldest statements He ever made: “Before Abraham was, I AM.”This chapter forces a decision.

Patrick Smith on RV Life, Letting Go, and Building a Business from Anywhere In this episode of Living the Good Life, I'm sitting down with my friend Patrick Smith—who's currently parked near Mount Hood, living and working full-time from the road. And this isn't the “race around the country and check the boxes” version of travel. Patrick has chosen a different pace. Slower. More intentional. The kind where you actually experience where you are—and leave room for life to surprise you. We talk about some of those unexpected moments…like a simple campground change in Florida that turned into snorkeling alongside a manatee and her calf. Or the hidden natural spots near San Diego that most people drive right past. And yes—there's a raccoon-on-a-leash story from Louisiana that you just can't make up. But this conversation goes deeper than travel. Patrick shares how he started in real estate back in 1988, and how a serious car accident in 2013 shifted everything—eventually leading him into online business, systems, and building something he could run from anywhere. We also get into the reality of RV life:learning as you go, fixing things the hard way, downsizing (more than once), and figuring out what actually matters. And of course, we talk business—because freedom still needs funding. Patrick now helps businesses get found online, streamline their operations, and use tools like AI in a way that supports the work… without replacing the human connection. Because at the end of the day, some things haven't changed. Helping people matters.Relationships matter.And sometimes your “one job” is simply to make someone smile. ✨In this episode, we talk about:What “slow travel” really looks like in real lifeWhy he chose RV life instead of flying to destinationsThe unexpected moments that come from leaving room in your plansDownsizing and what you learn when you let go of “stuff”Funding life on the roadBuilding a mobile-friendly businessUsing AI as a tool (not a replacement)Why sales is really just helping peopleThe value of old-school relationship buildingThis one isn't just about RV life. It's about paying attention.Letting go of what doesn't matter.And building a life—and a business—that actually fits who you are.______________________________________________Patrick Smith helps business owners build systems that allow their companies to run smoothly—so they can reclaim their time and create a business that supports their life.Connect with Patrick Smith:https://MeetPatrickSmith.comhttps://mybizsuite.com/https://www.facebook.com/mybizsuiteLearn AI from Patrick Smith at the Anchored with Freedom Summit - https://AnchoredinFreedomSummit.comJoin the Living the Good Life FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LTGLCommunityContact Kimberly Henrie at https://livingthegoodlife.us/

Most men are building the dream life for someone who no longer exists.Chris Griffin has dragged suitcases through Arizona with no guests, walked away from a woman he genuinely loved, and stood in a boardroom at 18 telling investors he'd lost all their money.He's also one of the most alive people you'll ever listen to.This conversation goes to places most podcasts are too polished to go.We talk about what it actually means to level up as a man — not the "get jacked, make money" surface answer, but the internal identity shift that has to happen first. Chris reads a poem he wrote while falling in love with someone he knew, deep down, he had to let go. We get into Christian women, faith, loneliness, the trap of "just good enough," and why the most dangerous place a man can live is in the middle.This one will make you feel something. That's the point.Together We Cover:Why you can feel lonely in a room full of peopleThe “just good enough” trap that kills men slowlyWalking away from a woman he loved, and whyFaith, God, and the “Jesus Glow” he cant ignoreThe poem he wrote about love, and read out loud hereKey Time Stamps: 00:00: Why you can feel lonely surrounded by people00:57: What levelling up as a man actually means04:25: The trap of chasing more — when the goalposts never stop moving07:05: When success becomes your identity and gets stripped away13:06: Feeling the sadness vs dwelling in it21:32: Christian women, the 'Jesus glow,' and what he's really attracted to29:50: 'Just good enough' will chew you up and spit you out59:01: The poem: 'I met myself at a bar down the road today...'Connect with Me:Want to work with me? Click this link here (https://calendly.com/annakrystyna/bridge-clarity-call-clone) to book a breakthrough call and join my upcoming Mastermind, Breakthrough School, today. Connect with me on socials by saying hi over on IG: @rebecca.antonucci (http://www.instagram.com/rebecca.antonucci)Follow Chris Griffin on IG: @morechrisgriffenFollow The Pocket Podcast on IG: @thepocketpodcast

In this opening episode, Monica shares a raw and moving breathwork experience, which was a vision of grandmothers, a wave of release, and a profound realization about self-sourced safety and the power of receiving. This transmission sets the tone for the entire astrological year.In this episode:Why real healing is often quiet, not dramaticWhat happened in Monica's breathwork session this weekThe pattern of regulating yourself through other peopleThe word that keeps coming through: invitationHuman Design for Manifesting Generators — responding vs. forcingWhat soul loss actually feels like from the insideMentioned in this episode:Stop the Snack — 20-minute hypnosis session — [LINK] Monica's website: themonicabravo.comMonica's podcast episode/ breathwork sessions: New Moon BreathworkConnect with Monica:Instagram: www.instagram.com/themonicabravo

In this episode we'll talk about:Why receiving is difficult for self-reliant peopleThe relationship between trust and receivingReceiving from God vs receiving from peopleWhy over-giving can create imbalanceReceiving in romantic relationshipsHow receiving creates reciprocity and alignmentWhy receiving is not weakness — it's maturityAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

You're not supposed to talk about this stuff…So we did.In this episode, we sit down with one of the top colorectal surgeons in the country and nothing is off limits.We cover:How your body actually knows the difference between gas and disasterWhy so many people are struggling to go to the bathroom (and doing it wrong)The real reason hemorrhoids are exploding in younger peopleThe uncomfortable truth about habits no one wants to admitWhat doctors are seeing WAY more of right now… including cancerAnd yeah…we also went into the stories doctors usually only tell at dinner parties.But underneath the humor is something serious:

On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer is joined by leaders and advocates working directly with young people transitioning out of foster care: Sarah Baumgartner of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Brian Robinson of Kids' Voice of Indiana, and Princess Martinez Casanova, a foster youth leader and member of the Youth Impact Board at Kids' Voice.For Comfort Cases, partnerships have always been central to the mission. The organization's first corporate Packing Parties began in Indiana with Elevance Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 2008. Since then, Anthem has remained a longstanding partner, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility and to supporting children and youth experiencing foster care.Today, that commitment continues through collaboration with Kids' Voice of Indiana, working together to raise the voice of youth transitioning out of foster care by creating resources, providing transition support, and expanding opportunities for education and career advancement.As Foster Care Awareness Month approaches in May, this conversation highlights the importance of recognizing the needs of young people preparing to age out of the system — and the role partnerships play in helping them build strong, independent futures.Episode HighlightsThe importance of supporting youth as they transition out of foster careHow corporate partnerships can expand resources and opportunities for young peopleThe role of Kids' Voice of Indiana in advocating for older youth and preparing them for independenceThe impact of mentorship, advocacy, and youth voice in shaping better outcomesReal-life success stories, including pathways to higher education and career developmentAbout the GuestsSarah Baumgartner is the Older Youth Case Manager on the Foster Care Team at Anthem Indiana Behavioral Health Services. She brings more than 20 years of experience in mental health, including residential treatment, school-based counseling, and private practice. Her work focuses on supporting older youth as they transition from foster care to adulthood.Brian Robinson is the Director of Older Youth Initiatives for Kids' Voice of Indiana. With more than 25 years of experience working with children and families, including serving as a Guardian ad Litem since the early 1990s, he centers his work on preparing older youth in foster care for independence.Princess Martinez Casanova is a bilingual education advocate, foster youth leader, and member of the Youth Impact Board at Kids' Voice of Indiana. After immigrating from Mexico as a teenager and entering foster care at fourteen, she is now attending DePauw University on a full scholarship, studying Education Studies and Spanish, and advocating for foster youth and immigrant communities.About the WorkThe collaboration between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Kids' Voice focuses on:Transition support for youth aging out of foster careElevating youth voice and advocacyExpanding access to education and career pathwaysThese efforts reflect a shared commitment to helping young people move from foster care into adulthood with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.Connect & Learn MoreKids' Voice of Indiana: https://kidsvoicein.org/Facebook: @AnthemMedicaidInstagram: @anthembcbsX (Twitter): @AnthemBCBSLinkedIn: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield – Medicaid Health Plans

https://newsongpeople.com/messages/the-god-who-forms-a-peopleThe God Who Forms a People | SermonIn this message, we explore how God has always been at work forming a people for Himself—from the Old Covenant to its fulfillment in Christ.Looking at 1 Corinthians 10:11, we see how the events of the Old Testament serve as types—blueprints—that point forward to their ultimate fulfillment, or antitypes, in Jesus. From the rejected stone in Psalm 118 to Christ as the cornerstone, Scripture reveals a consistent plan of redemption.Through the story of Israel in Exodus 19, we are reminded that God delivers His people not just to rescue them, but to bring them into relationship—calling them a “kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” This calling reflects both authority and responsibility: to live set apart, to serve others, and to stand in the gap as intercessors.The Ten Commandments reveal God's holy standard, yet also show humanity's inability to fully keep the law. This points us forward to the promise of a new covenant in Jeremiah 31—a covenant where God writes His law on our hearts.Jesus did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). As our High Priest (Hebrews 8), He establishes a better covenant based on better promises. Through Him, we are not only forgiven, but transformed.In Christ, we become new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). The new covenant is not just external instruction, but internal transformation—God working within us to shape us into His people.Key Themes:Types and antitypes in ScriptureGod's plan to form a holy peopleThe purpose of the lawThe promise and power of the new covenantTransformation through ChristIf this message encouraged you, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more teaching.

What if your low energy or stubborn performance plateau have little to do with your training, and everything to do with your thyroid?In episode 133 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm joined by Katie Morra, MS, RD, LDN, IFMCP, to talk all about thyroid health for athletes. Katie is a Registered Dietitian and former Division 1 athlete who specializes in complex chronic illness. Her practice, Gut Honest Truth, focuses on the identification and treatment of root causes behind chronic inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and thyroid dysfunction.In this episode, Katie and I discuss:What the thyroid actually does and how it impacts almost everything in the bodyCommon signs of thyroid dysfunction in active peopleThe connection between underfueling, stress, and thyroid functionWhy looking at TSH alone doesn't tell the full story, and what you should get tested insteadKey nutrients for thyroid health How gut health impacts nutrient absorption and thyroid functionWhen someone may need thyroid medicationThe difference between Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism caused by underfuelingPractical nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support the thyroidThis is a complex topic and we only scratch the surface, but it's a really helpful starting point if you've ever wondered whether your thyroid could be playing a role in how you feel or perform.

Do you ever feel like your cluttered home is just a symptom of something deeper? That nagging sense of overwhelm, the guilt about unfinished projects, the shame that creeps in when company comes over—what if it all points to something going on in your heart?In this thought-provoking episode, Kathi Lipp sits down with author Lori G Melton to explore a beautiful spiritual practice that might just change the way you approach both your faith and your clutter. Lori's new book, Journey with a Giant, invites readers into a year-long journey of walking alongside a faith mentor from history—someone whose life and example can inspire transformation.What You'll Discover in This EpisodeIf you've ever felt "less than" or wondered why you can't seem to get your act together, this episode offers a fresh perspective. Lori shares why she chose Mr. Rogers as her spiritual giant—and what she learned about showing up faithfully even when life feels messy.You'll learn:Why studying imperfect human faith heroes can be more transformative than only studying biblical charactersHow Brother Lawrence's simple practice of scrubbing pots can speak to overwhelmed, cluttery heartsWhy Harriet Tubman's story offers courage for those who feel small and insignificantHow to keep a year-long spiritual practice simple and doable for real, busy peopleThe surprising connection between decluttering your home and going deeper with GodWhy This Matters for Your Decluttering JourneyAs Kathi points out, our hearts are where clutter starts. The fears, guilt, and shame that lead us into the path of clutter can only be truly addressed when we draw closer to God. And sometimes, seeing how other imperfect humans have faithfully walked with Him gives us the courage to believe we can too.A Practice for Real LifeLori's approach is refreshingly doable: just two to three times a week, varying your resources month by month. Watch a documentary one month, listen to a podcast the next, read a chapter when you have time. The goal isn't perfection—it's presence.Key TakeawaysDecluttering creates margin for deeper spiritual growthWalking with a faith giant for a year allows for deep, transformational workImperfect people make the best mentors because they show us we can be spiritual giants tooShowing up faithfully, even when you feel insufficient, is enoughYou can take Lori's "Transformational 10" quiz to find your perfect faith giant match

Brandon Fuller spent nearly a decade leading worship at Sun Valley Community Church. Then God called him somewhere different, a private garage gym in Gilbert, AZ where he coaches busy parents and professionals and quietly does some of the best ministry you've never heard of.This conversation goes deep on what it actually looks like to live out your faith outside the four walls of a church. Brandon is honest, grounded, and the real deal.In this episode:From worship pastor to fitness entrepreneurLeading from a full cup versus an empty oneModeling faith at home without forcing itGoing deeper into scripture soonerHow God speaks through peopleThe open handed posture that unlocks everythingIdentity in Christ vs identity in performanceFind Brandon: Instagram: @crownperformancetraining Website: crownperformancetraining.coBuilt By Faith: Instagram & YouTube: @stevevencl

In this continuation of her series unpacking common phrases we say to young people about careers, Lisa Marker-Robbins tackles the well-known advice, “Find a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life.” She explains how this inspirational soundbite, while poetic, creates unrealistic expectations about what work should feel like. Drawing on research about grit and her experience supporting families through career decisions, Lisa reframes what sustainable career satisfaction actually looks like. This episode challenges adults to shift the narrative so young people are prepared not just for inspiration, but for the normal friction and growth that meaningful work requires.In this episode, you'll discover:The unintended consequences of common career advice given to young peopleThe role of grit, resilience, and sustained effort in long-term career developmentManaging expectations about job satisfaction and professional alignmentReframing cultural narratives around passion, purpose, and meaningful workKey Takeaways: Telling young people they should never feel like they are working if they choose the right job creates unrealistic expectations and causes them to interpret normal fatigue, conflict, or difficulty as proof they made the wrong choice.The 75 to 80 percent rule provides a healthier standard for alignment, meaning that if most of the work feels energizing and meaningful over time, the remaining portion represents normal trade-offs rather than failure.It can take up to a full year to feel grounded and competent in a new role, so early discomfort is often part of the growth process and not a signal to quit.Long-term fulfillment comes from committing to meaningful work through friction and challenge, because expecting some difficulty builds resilience, while expecting constant enjoyment leads to shame and job hopping.“Work will always require effort. The goal is finding that the effort is worth it and it's meaningful.” – 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/215#216 Why “That Job Hasn't Been Invented Yet” Can Keep Kids Stuck: https://flourishcoachingco.com/216Angela Duckworth on grit: https://angeladuckworth.com/qa/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

You ever want to grab someone by the shoulders and say: “Why don't you see what I see?!”Because YOU can see it... so clearly!You can see the confidence, the money, the relief, the future version of them that feels free...And they're just… blinking at you.

In this episode, Alissa sits down with her longtime Instagram friend Bailey for a deep and honest conversation about creativity, self-worth, friendship dynamics, and what it really means to be an empowered highly sensitive person.Bailey shares her journey of feeling like an outsider growing up, watering herself down to fit in, and eventually finding her voice through poetry.This episode is a powerful reminder that sensitivity is not a life sentence of overthinking and overwhelm. It's a strength when you take ownership of your inner world and stop outsourcing your worth.What You'll Learn:Why creativity is deeply healing for highly sensitive peopleThe difference between healthy validation and victim mentalityHow victim narratives can quietly keep you stuckWhy “hurt people hurt people” isn't an excuse for poor boundariesHow to stop choosing friendships based on potentialThe empowering shift from “this is who I am” to “this is something I experience”Why waiting to be “fixed” keeps you from living nowHow taking ownership of your role in relationships creates freedomJoin us for Sensitive & Steady! My free 3-day workshop for highly sensitive women happening March 2nd, 4th, & 6th. CLICK HERE to register for free.Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa Uncover 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