Podcasts about Permission

All memoirists at some point in the writing process will grapple with what's theirs to tell. This week's show focuses on this all-important topic of permission. When do you need it? Who gives it to you and when and for what purpose? And do you need permission at all—from anyone but yourself? Centered around topics in guest Elissa Altman's latest book, which is titled Permission, this is an empowering, deep-felt, and permission-giving episode—and something all writers, especially memoirists, can use to stay the course and keep going. Elissa Altman is the author of the Permission: The New Memoirist and the Courage to Create and the award-winning author of three memoirs: Motherland; Treyf; and Poor Man's Feast. Altman's work has appeared everywhere from Bitter Southerner and Orion to The Guardian, Narrative, O: The Oprah Magazine, Lion's Roar, Krista Tippett's On Being, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington. She has a popular Substack, Poor Man's Feast, and she's also a James Beard Award-winner for narrative food writing and was a finalist for the 2020 Lambda Literary Award in Memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textClick here to register for The Life, Career and Business October '25 Iconic EventClick here to Book Brian Wright to Speak at your Event:or to your BusinessStart Growing your Business Today - Click here to Schedule a Free Consultation with New Patient Group and/or WrightChatClick here to Subscribe to The Brian Wright Show YouTube StationClick here to Subscribe to The Brian Wright Show PodcastClick here to Follow The Brian Wright Show on InstagramThe Brian Wright Show is dedicated to entrepreneurs, their employees and family members but for anyone that wants to transform their life, career and/or business. Welcome to the dawn of a new era! After eight successful seasons as the New Patient Group podcast, we're evolving into The Brian Wright Show—same trusted expertise, broader mission. This isn't just a name change; it's an expansion of our commitment to helping you thrive in today's dynamic, new economy marketplace. Today's EpisodeLeadership requires decisive action, not permission slips. In this revealing episode, I pull back the curtain on one of the most damaging leadership approaches plaguing businesses today: consensus leadership. Through a powerful real-world story about an orthodontist who sabotaged her own success by seeking employee approval, we explore why letting your team make critical business decisions is fundamentally flawed.Have you ever found yourself waiting for your team's blessing before implementing changes you know your business desperately needs? You're not alone. Many entrepreneurs and business owners fall into this trap, consulting with employees who lack both innovation mindsets and the perspective needed to make strategic decisions. I share why this approach isn't just problematic—it's completely backward.The episode highlights a crucial distinction that transformative leaders understand: there's a world of difference between inspiring your team with the "why" behind changes and asking their permission to implement them. True leadership means having the courage to say, "This is the direction we're going" rather than asking, "Is this direction okay with everyone?" The most successful visionaries throughout history didn't achieve greatness through committee votes.Whether you're running a dental practice, restaurant, retail store, or any other business, this episode offers actionable insights on how to balance team input with decisive leadership. You'll learn how to create a culture of innovation where getting your team's buy-in enhances execution but never determines direction. The path to growth begins when you stop asking for permission to lead.Ready to transform your leadership approach? Subscribe to the podcast and join us at our upcoming Iconic Event in Nashville this October, where we'll dive deeper into the strategies that separate transformative leaders from tentative managers.

On June 1st Yadkinville UMC is centering our worship around Acts 16:16-34. Join us in the practice of lectio divinia as we prepare for worship together.If you would like to financially support this ministry of YUMC visit yadkinvilleumc.org/contribute and use the "other" option.The New Revised Standard Version, copyright ©1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by Permission. All rights are reserved.

This week on Breaking Bread Mike Birbiglia joins us at the table! Two Italian comedians in one booth - what could go wrong?! Tom and Mike share old Comedy Cellar stories, discuss thoughts on the Pope, and whether or not they would feel comfortable sharing a sleeping bag. Enjoy!  Check out Mike's new special The Good Life on Netflix May 27th.  Thank you to Last Bottle Wines for sponsoring this episode. Use the code PAPA at checkout to get 10% off your next order. That's lastbottlewines.com — code PAPA.  ------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:27 Patreon Shoutout  0:00:56 Tom and Cynthia's support of Mike 0:03:04 Mike and Tom's "falling out" 0:04:00 Bread!  0:05:08 Mike's new special and serious topics in stand up 0:09:00 Greg Giraldo and hot takes 0:13:04 Italian upbringing  0:14:47 Comedy Cellar insults  0:17:47 Permission to laugh at serious topics  0:19:33 Touring with topics you're currently going through 0:22:06 Not showing special to father  0:26:45 Advice for being a parent 0:28:52 Last Bottle Wines Ad  0:32:15 TomPapa.com 0:32:53 Dreams that come true and telepathy  0:34:25 Meeting the Pope 0:38:00 Uncomfortable Moment  0:42:25 Therapy and bad breakup 0:47:35 Mike's wife is a poet - Jokes & Poems 0:50:47 Shhh Patreon 0:51:13 Not having more children 0:52:58 Reaction to Catholic upbringing and meeting the Pope 0:57:07 Silly questions  0:58:23 Angry Mike and getting in fights 1:04:04 Writing and 80 year old Mike 1:08:08 The Good Life backdrop painting  ------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Patreon - Patreon.com/BreakingBreadWithTomPapa Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHE'S BAAAAACK! And guess what?! The podcast has a FIERCE new name: Let's Get Weird with Sam Altieri! After a 9-month cosmic chrysalis (aka a much-needed break!), Sam is bursting back onto the scene from her magical new mountain home in Colorado, ready to crank the frequency ALL THE WAY UP. This relaunch isn't just a name change; it's a full-blown energetic upgrade. Sam's diving deep into why she hit pause, the power of owning your unique brand of weird, and how embracing your unfiltered, unapologetic self is the key to unlocking your highest timeline. Get ready to shed what's no longer serving you and step into your most f*cking authentic life!But wait, there's MORE!

On this week's episode of Raising Confident Girls, your host, Melissa Jones, chats with Kaitlin Anthony—founder of The BEAM Life, which stands for Be Everything And More. Kaitlin is a passionate mom raising a neurodivergent daughter while running a six-figure business built on purpose, personal power, and doing life your way.Melissa and Kaitlin get real about the ups and downs of motherhood—especially when it comes to raising confident daughters while working through their own insecurities. It's a heartfelt conversation full of honesty, laughter, and some seriously powerful insights.They talk about how important it is to let girls take up space, feel all their emotions, and know they're enough just as they are. Kaitlin opens up about her own journey with body image and self-worth, and how reparenting herself has helped her create a more supportive and emotionally safe space for her daughter.You'll also hear why creative outlets matter, how vulnerability makes you a stronger parent, and why chasing your own dreams can have a huge impact on your kids. In this episode, we cover:Why being open and vulnerable makes you a better parentHow to help girls feel confident expressing themselvesWhat it means to “reparent” yourself (and why it matters)The connection between body image and confidenceHow creative expression builds self-esteemWhy going after your dreams can inspire your kids to do the sameIt's a raw, uplifting conversation about ditching perfection, owning your story, and showing up fully for yourself and your family. Tune in—you're going to feel seen, supported, and totally inspired.Download the Quick Tips PDF of today's episode for future reference.If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let's work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.Connect with KaitlinInstagramWebsiteMelissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

Have Millennials and Generation Z been experimented on without their consent? Is their sickness a consequence of malfeasance of those responsible for our food, pharmaceuticals, and health care system? Alex Clark is the host and founder of Culture Apothecary and an outspoken advocate for healthcare reform and food freedom in America today. She is determined to find out who is responsible for the chronic health conditions that affect so many young people today.   Today, Alex explains where her quest began, why she changed her podcast from one focused on politics and pop culture to one centered around health concerns, and more. She reveals her own personal health wake up call and the first thing she changed when she realized that most food was pseudo food. Alex, the woman who once was known for her love of chicken nuggets explains how she did a 180 and has now become a passionate advocate for raw milk, sourdough bread, and traditional health ways.   Find Alex's podcast Culture Apothecary on Apple Podcasts (or your fave podcast platform) Register for the Wise Traditions conference in Utah this October Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation Check out our sponsors: Gray Toad Tallow and One Earth Health

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America's hidden Marxist history reveals a country where radical ideas took root in ways we've deliberately forgotten. Dr. Andrew Hartman takes us on a journey through this erased past, uncovering how deeply Marx's ideas penetrated American society from the Civil War through today.Marx himself was surprisingly connected to America, writing hundreds of articles for the New York Tribune—the world's most-read newspaper in the 1850s—and developing key theories about labor and freedom through his analysis of American slavery. These writings would profoundly shape his masterwork, Capital, yet few Americans know this historical connection exists.The real revelation comes when we discover how widely Marx's ideas spread across America's heartland. Oklahoma socialists outnumbered Republicans for a decade. Mining towns in Montana and Colorado witnessed class warfare that rivals any European struggle. Jack London wasn't just writing adventure tales but promoting Marxism through passionate speeches and novels like The Iron Heel. These weren't fringe movements but significant political forces shaping American life.What makes American Marxism distinct is its remarkable hybridization—merging with evangelical Christianity in the South, populism in the Midwest, and civil rights activism in Black communities. Far from a rigid foreign ideology, Marxist thought provided analytical tools that diverse Americans adapted to understand their specific struggles against exploitation.Through economic crashes, war, and cultural upheaval, Marxist ideas have resurged repeatedly in American life—most recently since the 2008 financial crisis. By recovering this deliberately obscured history, we gain insight not just into our past but into the persistent appeal of radical critiques when capitalism fails to deliver on its promises of freedom and prosperity for all.Send us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeLeadership Lessons From The Great BooksReading great literature is better than trying to read and understand...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon

About our guest: Lieutenant Commander (Ret.) James Sandifer, a proud native of Lumberton, Mississippi, served 30 years in the United States Navy. Rising from E-1 to Lieutenant Commander, he built a decorated career in air traffic control and leadership across multiple global deployments and operational theaters. Sandifer is a combat-tested veteran who supported Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, with tours onboard CVNs like the USS George Washington and USS Harry S. Truman. His military journey is rooted in faith, mentorship, and resilience. Now back home and running for mayor of Lumberton, Sandifer's “Choose to Change” campaign is focused on unity, youth empowerment, infrastructure reform, and restoring pride in the community.   About This Episode: In this episode, Damo, Tisha, and Aaron sit down with retired Navy Lieutenant Commander James Sandifer—Lumberton, Mississippi native and current mayoral candidate—for a candid and inspiring conversation about leadership, legacy, and choosing to change your community from the inside out. James reflects on his upbringing in a small Southern town, the values he inherited working hayfields and watermelon farms, and how that foundation set the tone for a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy. He opens up about early career missteps, nearly getting derailed during his first tour in Puerto Rico, and the life-altering mentorship that set him on a new trajectory. From rising through the ranks to Chief and ultimately retiring as a Lieutenant Commander, James shares the hard lessons he learned about leadership, ego, humility, and faith. He talks about earning respect in the air traffic control community despite being told he wouldn't make it, and how mentorship from both Black and white leaders helped mold his character. The episode also explores Sandifer's return home to a town that's seen population decline, economic challenges, and systemic neglect. He breaks down his “Choose to Change” campaign platform, highlighting issues like school district failures, sewage infrastructure, poverty, and racial division. But more importantly, he speaks on unity, youth empowerment, and what it truly means to serve after service. We also get lighter moments: push-up competitions on the campaign trail, his Waffle House order, and why Cuevas Fish House will always outrank Ruth's Chris in his book. These and more topics are explored in this episode.   To have your “Do Better” reviewed on a future episode, please get in touch with us at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       James' Book Recommendation: Chop Wood Carry Water (Joshua Medcalf) https://www.amazon.com/Chop-Wood-Carry-Water-audiobook/dp/B01MS3QS8K   Follow James Sandifer and his campaign for Mayor of Lumberton: @voteforsandifer (Linktree) https://linktr.ee/voteforsandifer?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c190aa3f-d12d-4be2-8009-1fef6f18fec1       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

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May has always felt sacred to me. It's the bridge between everything I've poured into this school year and the dream that's still unfolding for the next. And if you're listening today feeling like you're doubting, dreaming, or barely holding on… I see you. I've been you. And this episode is for you. When I started my microschool, I didn't have a blueprint—just a calling, a lot of questions, and a deep desire to give students something different. There were moments I didn't think anyone would show up. Moments I wanted to quit. And moments I realized the smallest signs of progress were actually the biggest affirmations. This episode isn't just about my journey—it's about yours. If you're in the early stages of starting a microschool or homeschool hybrid, thinking about leaving the classroom, or just trying to breathe through the overwhelm of leading something meaningful… this message is for you. Inside this episode, I share: Why your first steps—however messy—are the most sacred What to do when fear, comparison, or uncertainty shows up The power of God's faithfulness when your own strength feels like it's running out Practical encouragement if you're just getting started or feeling stuck How to recognize small wins and let them build your belief You'll walk away with: Permission to slow down and reflect A simple action—write a letter to your past or future self Ideas to start your “faith and favor” folder (something that changed my mindset) And most importantly… a reminder that you are not behind. You are building something beautiful. If you're ready to walk this journey with others who truly understand what you're building, I'd love to invite you to join me inside MicroSchool Masterminds. It's the community I wish I had when I started—and it's full of support, strategy, and strong women just like you. Learn more and join us at www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds You don't have to figure this all out on your own. You were never meant to. — Makenzie Microschool Masterminds. Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance. Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities. VELA Organization: VELA Education Fund Join our Mastermind Program! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet” Teacher, Let Your Light Shine's Microschool Community | Facebook Book a Clarity Coaching Session: Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You'll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at teachersletyourlightshine.com!

In episode 35 of The Lost Child Podcast, we dive into the powerful portrayal of grief, healing, and faith in The Chosen Season 4. Join us as we reflect on key moments from the series and discuss how they resonate with our personal journey through grief after the tragic loss of our daughter, Sunni. Permission to Use Clips: We've received official permission from The Chosen to use clips from the series in this episode. All rights to the original material are held by The Chosen. We're grateful for their support and are excited to share this discussion with our community. Watch The Chosen: For more about The Chosen and to explore the incredible storytelling, check out their app and website: Website: https://www.thechosen.tv/en-us Watch Online: https://watch.thechosen.tv/#carousels Get The Chosen App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-chosen/id6443956656 Disclaimer: This video includes clips from The Chosen for commentary and educational purposes, used with permission. This one might be better to watch instead of listening to. Here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/fDcaoWkcJGc Follow Us: https://lostchildpodcast.store/ Support The Pod on Patreon - patreon.com/LostChildPodcast390    

 In this episode of Connect Inspire Create, I explore the power of giving yourself permission to procrastinate. I challenge the common perception of procrastination as a negative habit and share how intentional procrastination can lead to creativity, focus, and better decision-making. Grab some practical tips for embracing productive procrastination, including setting small goals, using procrastination as self-care, and tracking time with techniques like Pomodoro.Tune in for a fresh perspective on procrastination and how it can enhance your productivity with ease and flow. Empowered From Within - starting June 20th 90 days group and 1:1 coachingThis is a space for women coaches and purpose-driven women in business who are ready to slow down, reconnect with their inner clarity, and move forward with greater ease, purpose, and self-trust.Whether you're feeling emotionally drained from holding space for others, or you're sensing that your next chapter requires deeper alignment, this program meets you where you are—and supports you in becoming the version of yourself you're ready to step into.Rooted in the research-based tools of Positive Intelligence®, Empowered From Within helps you gently build mental fitness and emotional resilience—so you can quiet your inner critic, release the pressure to "do more," and return to the grounded, wise part of you that already knows the way.Join me  starting June 20th, 2025Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your mindset and accountability coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams! As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to support your clients—but when it comes to applying them to yourself, it's easy to get stuck. You might find it hard to prioritize self-care, stay motivated, or maintain a positive mindset, especially when juggling the demands of your business. That's where I come in. I love helping women reconnect with their own practices. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, reignite your motivation, and put the right tools in place to support your well-being. If you're ready to start prioritizing your own mindset and motivation, take my complimentary “Insights into You” (aka Saboteur discovery assessment” and follow up with a free coaching session to explore your results. Take your assessment here, or visit carolclegg.com for more details. BOOK your ✅ 30-minute complimentary exploration call HERE Let's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Bus...

Empty nesters, it's time to stop clinging to the roles that no longer serve you—and start rewriting your story with confidence and clarity. In this powerful episode, PK gets real about the guilt so many women feel when it's time to let go of who they've always been: the over-giver, the self-sacrificer, the invisible one.PK shares heartfelt stories, personal insights, and actionable strategies to help you:

In this episode of ClickFunnels Radio, hosts Chris Cameron and Ben Harris welcome Dr. Noah St. John, renowned as the "Father of Afformations", creator of the 12-week Breakthrough program and mental health coach to Hollywood celebrities, professionals, and CEOs. The conversation dives into his journey as an author of 25 books, highlighting his first book, "Permission to Succeed," and his most popular work, "The Book of Afformations." Noah also shares insights from his latest book, "The Seven-Figure Expert," which he wrote with the ClickFunnels community in mind. Listeners can look forward to practical advice on achieving impact, influence, and financial freedom, as well as actionable tips for personal and professional growth! 7figureexpertbook.com breakthroughwithnoah.com

Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist, outlines international - and local - pressure facing the Israeli government for its' military operation in Gaza.

On May 25 Yadkinville UMC is centering our worship around Acts 16:9-15. Join us in the practice of lectio divinia as we prepare for worship together.If you would like to financially support this ministry of YUMC visit yadkinvilleumc.org/contribute and use the "other" option.The New Revised Standard Version, copyright ©1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by Permission. All rights are reserved.

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses the importance of finding the courage to make life decisions without seeking external validation. She emphasizes the power of self-permission and gives practical advice on how to stop asking for permission in various aspects of life.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!00:51 Welcome and Community Engagement01:49 The Habit of Asking for Permission06:07 Personal Story: Building a Media Company09:58 The Cost of Playing Small17:09 Strategies to Stop Asking for Permission27:13 Guided Reflection and Action Steps32:36 Inspiration and Final Thoughts40:48 Conclusion and CreditsSign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. 

Welcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Jen and I are talking about chapter 6 from my new book, Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? An Educator's Guide to Doing What You Love. But before we jump into that discussion, we would like to share some details about some upcoming conferences we […] The post MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? appeared first on Principal Matters.

In this episode we unravel the myth of having it all together with the fabulous Sarah Bowser 'spreadsheet sorceress, chaos curator', and all-around legend at making systems work her way. If you've ever looked at your overflowing inbox, cluttered calendar, or post-it parade and thought, "Shouldn't I have figured this out by now?" this episode is your permission slip to breathe, laugh, and lean into the mess. In this episode Suzanne and Sarah discuss: The Myth of Perfection: Spoiler alert nobody has it all together. We chat about why the people who look organised are often just better at dancing with their chaos. Crochet & Chaos: What can yarn teach us about life? A lot, actually. Learn why the messy backside of a crochet project is the perfect metaphor for our behind-the-scenes reality. Systems That Fit (Not Force): Why cookie-cutter productivity hacks rarely work and how to create custom setups that actually support your unique brain. Permission to Pivot: Tried something and it flopped? Good. Sarah shares why experimentation is key and why you're never stuck on one path. Time, Money, Energy: The real currencies of life, and how to balance them when trying new tools, tactics, or timelines. Whether you're a planner addict, a chaos-tolerant rebel, or somewhere in between, this episode reminds you: You don't need to get your shit together like anyone else, just in a way that makes sense for you. Bonus: Sarah's hosting the upcoming Get Your Shit Together Summit, so if this convo hits home, you'll definitely want to catch her and Suzanne there for more insights, laughs, and real talk, Register here: https://getyourshittogethersummit.com/?affiliate=suzanneculberg (affiliate link) 

If the pressure to have everything figured out is overwhelming, then today's episode is a permission slip for you.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators 

What happens when we trace the unexpected influences between seemingly unrelated poetic traditions? In this exploration of German poetry's impact on American counterculture, we discover the fascinating connections between renowned German-language poets Rainer Maria Rilke and Paul Salon with Cleveland's underground literary icon DA Levy.Levy, a Cleveland poet and publisher active in the 1960s who faced obscenity trials and ultimately committed suicide, created work that resonates with Rilke's mystical poetics in surprising ways. Both poets use angels not as mere symbols but as modes of address to readers – inviting us into a space where beauty and terror coexist, where mortality is acknowledged as the very thing that gives life its meaning.As we examine Rilke's "Requiem for a Friend" alongside his more famous Duino Elegies, we see how his approach to mythology established patterns that would later emerge in Levy's work, despite their vastly different cultural contexts. The conversation expands to include translation theory, with insights from contemporary translators Pierre Joris and Johannes Göransson who understand translation not as equivalence but as transformation – every act of writing being itself a translation of experience into language.We also examine how Levy's Buddhist influences connect him more meaningfully to Gary Snyder than to the Beat poets with whom he's often categorized, revealing the complexity of his literary lineage. From Federico García Lorca's concept of duende to the rich ethnic diversity of Cleveland's literary scene, this discussion illuminates how poetry transcends borders while remaining deeply rooted in specific geographies and experiences.Have you discovered DA Levy yet? His work, much of it being republished through Between the Highway Press, offers a portal into a uniquely American poetic vision that draws from international traditions while speaking directly to readers with urgent, transformative power.Links mentioned in the video: https://periodicityjournal.blogspot.com/2025/01/alexander-hammond-benedict-from.html?m=1https://rilkepoetry.com/duino-elegies/first-duino-elegy/http://homestar.org/bryannan/duino.htmlhttps://herhalfofhistory.com/2023/07/13/requiem-for-paula-modersohn-becker-by-rainer-maria-rilke/https://abovegroundpress.blogspot.com/2024/10/new-from-aboveground-press-fragments-of.htmlhttps://betweenthehighway.org/Send us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon

What happens when a high-speed, cyber-savvy Senior Chief finally puts it in park? CTRCS Candace Esquivel joins us fresh off two decades of doing all the things—deploying nonstop, supporting special warfare, shaping policy on the Hill, and holding it down at N17 like it's the Pentagon's group chat. Now she's eyeing retirement and asking the real questions: Do I want a family? Should I adopt? Can I slow down without losing my mind? And why the hell do flowers die so fast? We get into the deep stuff—miscarriage, fertility, career identity—and still find time to roast the Chiefs Mess, crack jokes about uniform shortages, and break news about a raccoon in Ohio caught with a meth pipe. (You read that right.) It's honest, layered, and just the right amount of petty. A love letter to the women holding it all down, and a reminder that you're allowed to walk away even when you're great at what you do.   What We Talk About: •Life at N17 and what Sailors don't see behind policy •Deploying every year for 9 straight years •Why she's walking away at 20 years—and what comes next •Fertility fears, freezing eggs, and making space for motherhood •The realities of military pregnancy and miscarriage •Chiefs Mess culture—who's in it, and who's missing •What it means to “complete your mission” and still want more •And yes… a raccoon with a meth pipe in Ohio   About CTRCS Candace Esquivel: A Cleveland native and a member of the 9/11 generation, CTRCS Esquivel enlisted in the Navy in 2005. Her career spans deployments aboard the USS BUNKER HILL and USS BOXER, elite service with Naval Special Warfare Development Group, and cyber ops with Joint Cyber Operations Group. In 2022, she served as a DoD Congressional Fellow advising on cyber and defense policy. A graduate of the Navy and Joint Special Operations Senior Enlisted Academies, she holds a bachelor's in Management Studies and serves as a board member of The Valkyrie Project, championing female service members across the force.       Connect With Candace & The Valkyrie Project: •The Valkyrie Project •YouTube: Military Women's Symposiums •LinkedIn: Candace Esquivel       To have your “Do Better” reviewed on a future episode, please get in touch with us at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com       Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on our social media and YouTube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast       Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

You've been showing up. You're consistent. You've tested the trends, saved the audio, posted the Reels, and tried the templates… so why is your content still not converting?In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason your Instagram content isn't leading to sales (spoiler: it's not because you're doing it wrong—it's because you're missing the strategy). I'll show you what changes when you stop winging it and start posting with purpose—and what that actually looks like inside my membership, Post With Purpose, which is turning ONE this week!Get ready to ditch the post-and-pray method, reclaim your time, and actually get results that make showing up on Instagram worth it.What You'll Learn:Why views, likes, and saves aren't enough to grow your businessThe one question to ask before you post anything on InstagramHow real moms inside Post With Purpose are spending less time on the app while making more salesThe mistake most content creators make when chasing trendsWhat strategy really means (and how to know if yours is working)

In Episode 91, Theresa and Kathryn sit down with Alisa Hanson—music educator, researcher, and recent PhD graduate—for a rich conversation about experimentation, creativity, and student-centered teaching. Alisa shares insights from her dissertation and describes how she brought student agency and creative risk-taking into her music classes. From improvisation circles with beginner fifth graders to a rock band-style “Pop Music Lab” class for middle schoolers, Alisa offers practical ways to make music education more engaging and responsive to students' interests.Listeners will be inspired by Alisa's candid reflections on what worked, what didn't, and how she used her own quilting practice to reflect deeply on her teaching. Whether you're an elementary, middle school, or high school teacher, this episode offers valuable takeaways—like giving students more choice, creating space for improvisation, and designing musical experiences that connect in-school learning with students' real-world musical interests. Tune in to hear how you might give yourself—and your students—permission to experiment.Connect with Alisa and learn more: Email: amastin@asu.eduDissertation: Becoming Music Teacher: A Quilted A/r/tographic InquiryMore about Pass the Baton:Pass the Baton websiteJoin the Coffee Club Support Pass the BatonAmplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self

TRDC SHOW S9 E10You as the race driver obviously need to attend to more than just the driving. Here is a big tip on how I coach drivers and how you can make sure that you are focusing on the process, and growing no matter what happens results wise.Enzo❤ THANK YOU SUBSCRIBERS ❤The TRDC community is tight. Your comments, likes, shares, questions and subscriptions keep this channel alive and I just want to thank you for being a part of this. -------------------------------------------------------♛ ENZO'S BOOKS  ♛If you want to read my books or listen to the Audiobooks then you can click below:The Warrior's Mind (Mental Training) https://amzn.to/3tKt0yfGet The Drive (Motorsport Sponsorship) https://amzn.to/3lrtmGU------------------------------------------------------More Links:The Race Driver Coach Website - http://www.theracedrivercoach.com/Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2WRyHth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/enzomucci_ Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/theracedrivercoach/ TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSH6MgF4/ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/enzomucci iTunes - https://apple.co/2KqCR9v --------------------------------------------------------Copyright Info: Music used in intro/outro was composed by Hustle Standard. Permission granted directly from Hustle Standard. View Hustle Standard and Never Gonna Stop song here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJH5AsNr_nMWe ensure that all images and video used are all for educational purposes so fall within the Fair Use policy. Thank you to all contributors.#TRDCSHOW #racedriver #motorsport #enzomucci #drivercoach #motivation #racing #driver #driving #advice #f1 #debrief

Clive Ryan talks to Rachael about the news that, having been informed by the council that he was in breach of planning conditions, he has finally been granted permission to retain his external insulation.

Send us a textChange isn't just part of the journey—it is the journey. In this episode, Carrie invites you to embrace the beauty and discomfort of creative evolution. With heartfelt wisdom and practical insight, she shares three powerful ways to honor your growth, release outdated versions of yourself, and show up fully in your new creative voice—even if it doesn't feel ready yet.

Selected from a Zoom session with Catherine on May 11, 2025. Broadcast from Victoria, Australia.

When was the last time you held back what you really wanted to say because you didn't like how you sounded? Worried you'd be “too much”? Not enough? Too emotional, too aggressive, too soft?In this firecracker of a conversation, I am joined by the brilliant Samara Bay - Hollywood speech coach, bestselling author of Permission to Speak, and a leading voice in helping people reclaim their own.Samara has coached Oscar-winning actors, presidential candidates, Fortune 500 executives, and everyday folks ready to stop performing and start connecting. And today, she's here to help you ditch the vocal shame, drop the people-pleasing, and start speaking from your full, unapologetic self.This episode is not about how to sound polished. It's about how to sound like YOU with power, presence, and purpose.

They'll call you selfish the moment you stop abandoning yourself for them.But they never called you selfless when it was killing you.Let them be mad.You're allowed to choose peace.You're allowed to fucking matter.And no, you don't need a reason!This is your Permission to Be Selfish.

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Hi all, Jess here. This episode was Sarina's idea, and when you listen you will understand why. It can be hard to focus on the work, whether it's editing, world building, conjuring meet cutes, or translating research-based hope for the next generation. That said, it's important that we keep creating and putting our words out into the world. We hope you are able to keep working while navigating the a balance between consuming, processing, and reacting to the news cycle and shutting the world out in self preservation. Stuff we talked aboutWrite Through It: An Insider's Guide to Writing and the Creative Life by Kate McKeanKate Mckean's websiteWe Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter (release date August 12, 2025)The OpEd ProjectAuthors Against Book BansPossession by A.S. Byatt and the film I adore based on the bookA Complete Unknown filmHamilton, Non-Stop (“why does he write like he's running out of time?”)On Writing by Stephen KingAll In by Billie Jean KingPermission by Elissa AltmanMeditation for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanHEY. Did you know Sarina's latest thriller is out NOW? Rowan Gallagher is a devoted single mother and a talented architect with a high-profile commission restoring an historic mansion for the most powerful family in Maine. But inside, she's a mess. She knows that stalking her ex's avatar all over Portland on her phone isn't the healthiest way to heal from their breakup. But she's out of ice cream and she's sick of romcoms. Watching his every move is both fascinating and infuriating. He's dining out while she's wallowing on the couch. The last straw comes when he parks in their favorite spot on the waterfront. In a weak moment, she leashes the dog and sets off to see who else is in his car. Instead of catching her ex in a kiss, Rowan becomes the first witness to his murder—and the primary suspect.Digital books at: Amazon | Nook | Apple Books | Kobo | Google Play | Audible Physical books at: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | More paperback links here!New! Transcript below!EPISODE 448 - TRANSCRIPTKJ Dell'AntoniaListeners who I know are also readers. Have I got a summer book for you, if you haven't yet ordered Dying to Meet You. Sarina Bowen's latest thriller with just enough romance you have to so let me lay this out for you. Rowan Gallagher is a devoted single mother and a talented architect with a high profile commission restoring a historic mansion for the most powerful family in Maine, but inside, she's a mess. She knows stalking her exes avatar all over Portland on her phone isn't the healthiest way to heal from their breakup, but she's out of ice cream and she's sick of rom coms. Watching his every move is both fascinating and infuriating. He's dining out while she's wallowing on the couch. The last straw comes when he parks in their favorite spot on the waterfront. In a weak moment, she leashes the dog and sets off to see who else is in his car. But instead of catching her ex and a kiss, Rowan becomes the first witness to his murder and the primary suspect. But Rowan isn't the only one keeping secrets as she digs for the truth, she discovers that the dead man was stalking her too, gathering intimate details about her job and her past, struggling to clear her name, Rowan finds herself spiraling into the shadowy plot that killed him. Will she be the next to die? You're going to love this. I've had a sneak preview, and I think we all know that The Five Year Lie was among the very best reads and listens of last summer, Dying to Meet You, is available in every format and anywhere that you buy books and you could grab your copy, and you absolutely should…right now.All TalkingIs it recording? Now it's recording, yay, go ahead. This is the part where I stare blankly at the microphone. Try to remember what I'm supposed to be doing. All right, let's start over. Awkward pause. I'm gonna wrestle some papers. Okay, now, 123,KJ Dell'AntoniaHey, I'm KJ Dell'Antonia, and this is hashtag AmWriting podcast the weekly podcast about writing all the things, short things, long things, pitches, proposals, fiction, non fiction, memoir. This is the podcast about finding a way to get your work done, and that is sure what we're gonna talk about this week.Jess LaheyI'm Jess Lahey. I am the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation and you can find my journalism over at The New York Times, Washington Post and The Atlantic.Sarina BowenI'm Sarina Bowen. I am the author of many contemporary novels, including Dying to Meet You, which is brand new right now. KJ Dell'AntoniaYay!Sarina BowenYay. Thank you.Jennie NashI'm Jennie Nash, I am the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, a company on a mission to lead the emerging book coaching industry, and also the author of the Blueprint books, which help people get their books out of their head and onto the page.KJ Dell'AntoniaAnd also in your past life, the author of a lot of other books.Jennie NashI know indeed. KJ Dell'AntoniaI think it's worthy. I do. I'm KJ Dell'Antonia, I am KJ Dell'Antonia. I am the author of three novels and two non fiction books, and the former editor and lead writer of the mother lode blog at the New York Times. We have all had a number of careers. And the reason I brought that up, Jenny is that I was just interviewing Kate McKean, who has a new book about the mechanics. Like, it's a great book. It's called Write Through It, and it's sort of like everything we've ever talked about the podcast on the podcast, all the how to stuff all rolled up into one book, which is really cool. But I was telling her that I kind of have a unspoken motto of only taking writing advice from people who have not published a book, very judiciously. Now my freelance editor is not someone who has, or, I think I don't know if she even wants to publish a book, and she's amazing. So with with some thought, but my point being that you have also published many, many, many books. So if anyone out there hesitates around that don't, don't. Yeah, all right, that was a really lot of introductions. We got something to talk about today, and I'm going to demand that Sarina announce our topic, because she came up with it. Okay.Sarina BowenWell, my topic is how to be present and devote yourself to your writing in a world that is so loud and confusing and it feels like whatever you're working on can't possibly matter as much as what's going on in the world, and all my writer friends are struggling with this right now. Jess LaheyIt's, it's hard, especially when the work that I do, the work around like writing about kids and parenting and stuff, requires a fair amount of optimism and requires a fair amount of like, it's gonna be great, and here's what you have to do in order to make it be great. And it's really, it's been very hard for me lately to to be in that head space.Sarina BowenWell, Jess, I would argue that, like, at least you're literally helping people. And some of us are fighting meet cutes and first kisses. Jess LaheyOkay, you are no but you are so helping people, because over and over and over again, what I hear from your readers and from readers of happy kiss, he a and kissing books that they are the the self care and the reprieve that they really need.Sarina BowenOkay, you you just are. You just gave, like, the point, the point at the top of the notes that I made for this discussion, because people keep saying that to me, and they're not wrong. But for some reason, it hasn't been enough lately, and I, um, I was struggling to figure out why. And then over the last 48 hours, in a feverish rush, I read this Karin Slaughter book that's called We Are All Guilty Here that doesn't come out until August, but please pre order it now and do yourself a favor, because it's so good. Jess LaheyI love her books. Sarina BowenYeah, so I had the opportunity to have that same experience from the reader side of the coin, which is that I totally lost myself in this fictional world. It It mattered to me as a person to work through those problems, um, in the way that a novel has a beginning and a middle and an end and and I think that part of my big problem right now is that I can't see an end to any of the stuff that's you know happening. So it was helpful to me to have the same experience that my readers described to me, to be like totally sucked into something, and to feel like it mattered to me in the moment.Jess LaheyWell…And to add on to that, I had a fantastic sorry KJ and Jenny, we're just we're off on our little happy tangent here. But I had a wonderful conversation with a fan recently in on one at one of my speaking engagements, and she was apologizing to me for feeling like she had a really close relationship with me, even though we hadn't met. And she said, and the reason for that is that you're in my head because I'm listening to your audiobook. And I said, You do not need to apologize to that for that to me, because I have the same experience. And she said, the thing that was nice, you know, because I'm such a big audiobook fan, I feel this weird, parasocial, fictional connection to this person, because it's not just their words, it's also their voice. But the thing that she said was really sweet was she listened in her car, and her car became a place of refuge and a place where she knew she was going to hear a voice that would make her feel like it was going to be okay. And so even though I hear that and I know that, and I've experienced it from the other side with the audiobooks that I listen to, it's still, it is still very hard to look down at the empty page and say, How do I help people feel like everything's going to be okay? And it's, it's a difficult moment for that.KJ Dell'AntoniaI have been thinking about this too, because I think we all are, and let me just say that this is not just a, you know, we're not, we're not making a grand political statement here, although we, we certainly could. This is, uh, it is a moment of some global turmoil. Whether you think this global turmoil is exactly what the universe needed or not it is still... um, there's a lot.Jess LaheyIt's just a lot, and it's all the time, and it's like, oh, did you hear this? Did you hear this? And I feel like I'm supposed to be paying attention, and then if I pay attention too much, I feel like my head is it so, yeah, it's just a lot. KJ Dell'AntoniaSo what I want to say is, I think we have to get used to it, and I think it can be done. And I take some encouragement from all the writers who wrote their way through World Wars, who wrote their way through, you know, enormous personal trauma, who have written their way through, you know, enormous political turmoil, in their own countries, both as you know people who are actually writing about what was going on, but also as people who were not, I happen to be a real stan of the World War II books about, not like the drama of the war, but then the home that keep the home fires as they as they would say, stuff like The Diary of a Provincial Lady in Wartime and Angela Thirkell. And it's just, this is what was going on. There's some stuff... I can't think of all of it, but anyway. I love that reminder that life went on, and I think we have had a pretty calm few decades, and that that's been very lucky, but it's actually not the norm. So we gotta get used to this kids.Jess LaheyYeah, I actually, I just flew home from a trip, and Tim was watching on the plane. Tim was watching a film with Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen. You may know Wilfred Owen as the person who wrote, you know, Dulce et Decorum Est, the whole thing, these are the world war two poets and a world war one poet, sorry, and yeah, they had a lot going on and they were writing poetry. Yeah.Jennie Nash Well, I knew from the moment that Sarina posed this question that I was going to be the voice of opposition here today, because I am seeing this and feeling this great surge of creative energy and people wanting to write, wanting to create, wanting to raise their voice, whether it is in opposition or as an act of rebellion or as an active escape, or just as a thing that they've always wanted to do so they're finally going to do it. It feels similar-ish to me as the pandemic did, in that way. And you know what I was thinking about Sarina, is that you are in the both enviable and also not enviable position of having done this a really long time and and you you know how it goes, and you not that it's wrote by any means, writing a book is never wrote. But the the creative process is not new to you, I guess, and I have encounters with a lot of writers through the book coaches I train who are just stepping up into this and just raising their voice and just embracing that. This is a thing that they could do. And this is a, you know, like I just, I've seen people, you know, a lot of dystopian fiction, obviously wanting to be written, climate justice, social justice, you know, books from people who previously marginalized, even like satire about the crazy stuff going on in education, you know, in all genres, all realms, I just feel the people doubling down. And so I wonder if it's, if it's, you know, the writer friends that you talk to are largely in that same boat as you very accomplished and in it. And I don't know it's my conjecture, because I just, I'm really feeling the opposite.Jess LaheyActually, can I? Can I? Can I verify that through something else? So KJ and I have both mentored with The OpEd Project. It's about raising all voices to publish op eds in newspapers, not just, you know, the people that we're used to hearing from. And they put out an email for their mentors, because they said, This moment is generating so much interest in writing op eds, so that's a good thing too.Jennie NashOh, that's interesting. Yeah, yeah, I don't know i i also have to say that I personally have made a choice that is inspired by Oliver Burkeman, which is I'm not paying attention, and I know it's a luxury to not pay attention to the news, and I know that that it's a privilege and maybe not always a good thing, but I just made a personal decision that can't right now, or you don't want to, for what it's worth, so I feel a little ashamed about that, to be honest... I feel a lot of times that I'm not doing enough when I catch a glimpse of what's happening or what's going on, or my husband is a voracious consumer of the news, so I it's not like I'm not getting news. I just get it filtered through him and through my children, for sure, and and I would also like to just give a shout out to this podcast, because sometimes through this podcast, I listen to Jess and Sarina, On a podcast you recorded a couple weeks ago about pirate the pirate site episode, and learned so much, and it was so great, you know, so I don't know. I have to say that too, that maybe my stance is coming from a place of not being fully... pulling a little over my own eyes, I guess.KJ Dell'AntoniaNo, I think it's great that you are finding something that you're seeing like a surge of of positive energy. I mean, part of me, as I'm listening to you guys, wants to go well, but you know, nothing I'm I'm doing is a voice of protester opposition, but that's okay. We don't have to be voices of protester opposition. And we have to remember that most of the people in our country do not oppose this. So it's a little bit of a weird I mean, it's it's a weird moment that one's that one's tough, but it's also true. It's not, it's just change. It's just, it's just turmoil. But I love your point that there's, um, there's excitement and energy in turmoil. Maybe this is also a question of sort of where you are in your life, like, where, whether, the turmoil is exciting or stressful, or, I don't even know where I was going with that... okay.Jennie NashWell, but I, I think there's, I've been thinking just a lot about AI and where it's going and what's going to happen. And some days I worry, and some days I fret, and some days, you know, I don't, I don't think about it or whatever, but, but I, the thing I keep coming back to is you can't keep a creator down. You know, the creators want to create. And it's the the process of that, the the creative process, whether somebody doesn't matter what they're writing and and Sarina, that speaks to where, where you are. You know, they could be writing a meet cute, or a first kiss, or what have you, but the fact that they want to be a creator in a world that's on fire is, to me, the hope... the sign, the sign of hope. You know, I actually I'm about to take a trip to Amsterdam, where I've never been, and of course, we're going to go to the Anne Frank House, and I may reengage myself with that story, and thought about it and looked at it, and it's like just the the urge to create, the urge to put it down, the urge to do the thing. And maybe that was an act of protest as well. But, you know, not, not a meet cute, but I just, I just, I believe in the power of the creator and and of that. And Sarina, you're so good at it, at that, at that process, and putting yourself in that process, and being in that process, and it makes me sad that you're questioning it in a way. Sarina BowenWell, you know, I don't know. I actually kind of disagree that, that we can look away right now, because there's a lot at stake for for the for the world that writers operate inside and AI is really important, because there's a lot of super important litigation going down right now about what what is legal in terms of using our work to create AI and to not pay us for it. But also, there are other writers who are being silenced and having their student visas, you know, rejected and and it's only work of other people that is pushing back on this. So it's in some ways, I I can't really say, Oh, it's okay for me to look away right now and go back to this scene, because there are moments that matter more than others, but but in order to not give up my entire job at this moment, because it's so distractingly difficult, what I find I've had to do is figure out which sources really matter and which parts of my day are productively informational, and which parts are just anxiety producing. So by by luck, I went on this long vacation, long for me is like nine days, but we'd been planning it forever because one of my kids is overseas, and we were going there at his exact moment of having a break. So I had a vacation in a way that I haven't in a really long time. And I found that being off cycle from the news really affected my the way that I took it in. And it improved my mental health, even though I was ultimately about as well informed as if I hadn't left but I didn't have any time in the day to, like, scroll through the hysteria on threads. I could only take in the news from a few, like, you know, real sources and and that was really informational to me, like I didn't.. I had not processed the fact that how I take in the necessary information affected whether or not it merely informed me or also made me feel like everything was lost. So that that was pretty important, but also just the fact that that I've also been trying to be out in the world more and be where people are, instead of, instead of looking at my computer screen. And it's not like a work smarter, not harder thing, but like, choose your moments. You know, I believe that we still need to be engaged at this moment and to ask ourselves, what is possible for us to do. But that doesn't mean we have to scroll through all the stress online all day long in order to get there. And to me, that's that's what's made the difference.Jess LaheyWe've had a rule in our house for a little while now that I'm not allowed to bring up any newsy things or talk about any newsy things after a certain point in the evening, because it messes with Tim's sleep. He would wake up, you know, churning about and thinking about whatever it was that I talked about from the news most recently. So any of those outrage moments are just not allowed in our house in the evening. And I think that's a really healthy barrier to put up and realize that there are points in my day when I can handle it and points in my day when I can't.KJ Dell'AntoniaIt's also possible that the thing that I could most usefully do to change things that I think should be changed is to give money to other people who are working to change them. Because, you know, we can't all... shouting on social media?, not, not useful, right? I'm not gonna run for office, personally. I do have a family member who does that sort of thing, and I love that, but I'm probably not going to, I guess, check in with me in 10 years. I'm, you know, there's only so much I when I think about, okay, what could I possibly do? Most of it is I can give money to people who are doing things that I want done, and the only way I have money to give to people who want things, who are doing things that I want to get done, is to do my job, which is, is to to write books. So there's that. Jess LaheyI would like to highlight, however, that Tim and I have both been periodically calling our representatives and having some really, you know, it's obviously not the representative themselves or our senator that we're talking to. We're talking to, you know, someone in their office, some college kid in their office, but the conversations have been fascinating. I've learned a lot just through those conversations. And they don't just sort of take your message and then hang up. They're willing to have a conversation. And it's been, it's been really fascinating. So calling your representatives is a really worthy thing to do.KJ Dell'AntoniaYeah, many decades ago, I was that person, and therefore I'm a little cynical about it.Jess LaheyWell, I do want to give a shout out right now, I've been watching one of my former students who ran for Mitt Romney's Senate seat in Utah as a Democrat, which is an impossible task, but she did really, really well, and she just got to open for Bernie and AOC at the at a thing in in in Utah. And so watching her, or watching people who are, you know, really getting engaged, and by a lot of them are younger people. That's and, you know, my thing is younger people. And so it circles back around to the more supporting I'm doing of people who are younger and people who are energized and excited about getting in there and writing the op eds and speaking and running for office, that has been another place of reprieve for me.Jennie NashSo I would love to to ask Sarina about... No no, because something she said, you know, when she said, I I disagree, it just it got me thinking, because I wanted to defend myself, and I don't know, and say, Well, no, I'm not I'm not that terrible. I'm not whatever. But I been listening to you talk, I was realizing that I I really have prioritized my own mental well being over anything else, and in terms of checking out of the things, and I've heard you talk about this before, on on a podcast, but my default response, like on the piece you talked about, about writers and being under attack and what's going on, that's just one tiny thing that's going on in the world of chaos. But that tiny thing I do tell myself I can't do anything. I'm just one person, you know, what? What can I really do? And therefore, then I don't do anything. So I do the bare minimum. I do the bare minimum, you know, like I give money to Authors Guild, right? You know, but it, I'm just going to put myself out there as the, the avatar of the person who says that and doesn't do anything and and then, to be perfectly honest, feels is a little smug when you're like, I'm dying and I'm wrecked and I'm whatever, because you're informed and you're actually doing things, and I'm like... oh, you should be like me and and not do, and then I feel bad about myself. So I just want to put that back as a conversation piece, because I know you have thoughts about that, that one person can't do anything. Sarina BowenYeah, so I often feel like there's a lot of problems I would like to solve and and if I tried to take on all of them, then I would be paralyzed, like there would be nothing I can do. And also, there are moments when we have to really pull back and and put our oxygen mask on before assisting others like that is a totally legitimate thing to do. And when I had this experience of going on vacation, and then it was such a big reset for me, I thought, Oh, you dummy, like, you know, that's like a thing I need to keep relearning is that, oh wait no, sometimes we really do have to drop out for for a little bit of time, because we will be more energized afterwards, but, but I bet that that one thing that you're supposed to do will announce itself to you fairly soon. You know what I mean? Like it just because you're having this moment of pulling back and needing to do that doesn't mean that that's a permanent position for you. Like, I don't, I don't believe that, like, because, because I know you care. So...Jennie NashYeah, yeah. But it's, it's just interesting the different, the different reactions and responses. And I often find myself saying something to my husband, which I'm not proud to share. But the thing that I say is, where is our leader?, who's stepping up?, whatever the topic is, or the area or the realm is like, who's who's going to save us? I I'm looking for somebody else to be the solution. Sarina BowenWell, but, but that that's important though, because part of that is just recognizing that, that without a power structure, who knows what to do? Like, I've been lucky in that, like, I've spent a lot of time on conference calls with The Authors Guild, and I've found that I respect those people so much that you know, when the CEO of The Authors Guild, Mary Rasenberger, has an idea, you know that it's always worth hearing out and not everything you know gets done or becomes a priority of of the but, but I know who to listen to, and that wasn't always true, you know. So I've also subscribed to the emails from Authors Against Book Bans. That's another organization that has a lot of energy right now, and they're doing a fantastic job of paying attention. So, you know, it's, it's okay to pick one little realm and, and that's lately been my solution. Because, yeah, we're not we, we need leaders and, and the reason we're all we're so frustrated is because the lack of true leadership, the lack of leaders who can say, I made a mistake. I don't know everything. I don't have all the answers. Like, that's, you know, that's the kind of people we need in the world, and they're pretty thin on the ground right now. So, yeah, I totally hear what you're saying.KJ Dell'AntoniaSo, I mean, why do we have to say that's useful? I mean, how are we... We're all still working. I mean, yeah, you know, you can listen to Jenny and I trying to write our book every week. And I happen to know that, you know, Sarina is chowing is, you know, nibbling away at new drafts, as is Jess. So we're doing it. We're just distracted.Sarina BowenWell, I always say that everything about writing, you have to learn more than once, like you learned it on a project, and you figure something out and you're like, Oh, right. And I think this is another one of those moments when how to reset yourself, how to. To you know how to find that moment of peace is, this is maybe the the lesson of the week, like, even if you don't, even if you don't write the best chapter of your life between now and the middle of of May, you know you can turn your attention to paying attention to your inner voice and how, how am I feeling right now? And how could I feel better? Like, do I need to go meet a friend in a coffee shop to work? Because that has been a real boon to me lately. Just being changed my scenery change the hours when I look at my inbox, that's another thing that I've done. Right now, I asked my assistant to please watch this one inbox, because I can't watch it myself right now. It's too much of people pulling on my arm. So just, you know, to turn some of the small levers that we have in our lives with regard to how writing fits into your life and see what's working. Like, it's okay to, like, break your strategy a little bit to see, you know, if you can shake up the problem.KJ Dell'AntoniaI've been trying really hard to answer the voice in my head that says... I just can't do this right now with, well, okay, maybe, maybe you could, like, what if we just sat here for another 10 minutes? Like, what if you just, okay... I hear you like, to sort of like, be the other side for myself, like... hey I hear you, that sounds really rough, but what if we just did this anyway? Just, just tried. And you know, it's, it moves, it moves.Jess LaheyAlong those same lines. What's been saving me is, as you all know, anyone who's listening to this for a while knows I love, love, love the research process, and I have a very big stack of books to get through, that is research, formative, sort of base level research, foundational research for this thing I want to write and and hearing other people's ideas, and hearing how other people put ideas together, and that just fuels me. And then on the fiction side, I've been and I hadn't even realized I've been doing this until we started talking about this topic. I have been watching a lot of movies I love about the act of creation. I re watched one of my favorites, “Possession” with Jennifer Ehle, and it's just one of my favorite films about… it's based on the the A.S. Byatt novel, Possession, and it's about poets. And then I was watching a movie about a novelist, and I was just re-listening to the new Bob Dylan movie a complete unknown, and hearing about other people's creative process fuels things in me. And I even just listening to the Bob Dylan movie while I was watering the garden, I was like, Oh, I could go, I can't write music, but, but I can still write these other things. Wait, hold on, I'm a writer. And then you start realizing, oh, that creative process is accessible to me too. And you know, whether it's the creative process that changes the world, or the creative process that gives you an outlet. Selfishly, either way, I think it's, it's important, and so I love digging back into and I've talked about, you know, re listening to Amwriting sometimes when, when I need that boost.KJ Dell'AntoniaIsn't it funny that if Stephen King says, well, I spent, you know, 2016 not doing something, but, but like writing this new book. We're all like, yay, you do that, we love you for that, and that for all of us, we're just like, oh no, you should be... I mean, we gotta, we should do what we do.Jess LaheyYeah, I guess I always think about, there was a moment when I first I saw him, I was so lucky to get to see Hamilton on Broadway, and I remember just that line about writing like you're why does he write like he's running out of time, that idea that like the stuff just is coming pouring out of you, and you've got to put it somewhere before it's over. You know, I love that feeling of desperation, and I get that from listening to other people's creations and other people's research and other people's creative acts. It's, it's good.Jennie NashThat's very cool. That is very cool. I I don't know, I guess I'm really good at, or lately have been really good at, at turning off, turning off the inputs, just because I have to too many input puts that will just do me in. And so for me, it's catching myself, catching myself floating over to social media, or catching myself clicking into something that I don't really want to read like you're saying, Sarina, at this this time of day, you know, I sit down to lunch and I don't, I don't want to read that thing. So setting setting aside time to engage with that is like the, the only way that I'm able to do it. And I'll try to choose to read something longer, a longer form thing, or or listen to a podcast. Rather than sound bites or snippets of things. So I'm trying to be self aware about not getting pulled down into the sound bite things. That's, That's what I mean by disengaging is, you know, not going on threads at all. I'm not going on... I sort of can't even look at Facebook or even Instagram. It's just all too, too much, and especially, especially Instagram, where, you know, you'll have all these calls to action, and then... bathing suits. I mean, maybe that's just me, right?KJ Dell'AntoniaNo, you're right. You're right. It's very...Jennie NashJarring. you know...KJ Dell'AntoniaYou can't control which bits of it like, at least, if you're looking at The Times, you're you know... or The Wall Street Journal, you're getting a section. Instagram is like, this terrible thing just happened here by this Jenny K quitter...Jennie NashIt's very jarring. So I don't wish to be there, and I do have to give a shout out to Substack. How great is it to be able to read things without all the noise and distraction from the people that you choose, who are smart and saying smart things. That's that's the thing that I choose, that I really like and kind of toward what you said Jess, happened to be reading the memoir from Billie Jean King called All In. Jess LaheyIt's so good!Jennie NashAnd and it's, I mean, talk about just a person who lived her values and made massive change, and understood how change is made, and is paying it forward in her life, and it is so inspiring. And it's, it's not quite, it's not quite the creative act, but it, I guess it's creation of change, but I find it hopeful and inspiring, and I think that's where I come up with the the question of, who's gonna who's gonna save us? Like, Where's, where's our person to lead? Like, like she was at the time when women's... not just athletics, but equality. She did so much for women's equality, and still is, you know, so it makes me hopeful that such people will be rising up and and I will be able to identify and support them. Jess LaheyI just finished listening to and reading on the page. I did it both ways. Permission by Elissa Altman about having the courage, it's a memoir, and the courage to create. And she it, she also articulated for me, just how wonderful it is to... I don't know, even if it's not out for mass publication, sometimes writing things down that are the stuff you've gone through and the way you're feeling that's just worth it in and of itself. But anyway, that was a lovely book I highly recommend, Permission by Elissa Altman.KJ Dell'Antonia But also I just want to say, and this is sort of suddenly hopped into my head. So I'm working on a book, surprise! Um, I'm trying to do something bigger and different that says a lot of things, and I have thoughts about it and and, um, I actually think I need to shut down input... for... I'm not gonna, I can't do this if, if there's a lot of stuff pouring into me, all the time, and I, I think that's, I think that's fair. I think sometimes, I mean, I was thinking about the person who wrote Permission, and I was thinking, You know what I'll bet she didn't read a lot of while she was writing that? People shouting at her that, that, you know, the better thing for her to do would be to churn butter in a nap dress. I think it probably It took some time to do that. And these poets that we're talking about, they're not writing a poem. Oh, you know, line by line. In between reading thread's posts, they're they're putting their time and energy into their work, and this is kind of what we've been saying all along, like, like, moderate it, choose your things, pick pick your moments. And maybe, you know, some time of quiet to hear what you think about what's going on, as opposed to what everyone else thinks about what's going on, and to let that, to give yourself permission for that to be whatever it is. Maybe it's not what we think, you know? Maybe, maybe its something different. That's okay. So I, I want to shout for, for that, for, okay, do, turn it off, work on a thing.Sarina BowenYeah, I feel like if, um, Jenny's point about taking your news from social media is totally different than taking your news from the front page of your favorite newspaper. And I guess to KJ's point that if we turn off the voices that are serving us the least well at this moment, what we might find is that there are more hours in the day to both get our work done and then have a minute to say, what else could I... what else could I do? Is that donating my time somewhere or just getting my own house in order? You know, I find I have more time to do things that matter when I am spending less time in the loud places that aren't serving me personally.Jess LaheyAgreed. Jennie NashSo well said.Jess LaheyI think we should end it there, mainly because we're we've run long, but, I'm really grateful for the four of you, I was going to my last point was going to be that my saving grace has been realizing recently that that it's the people in my life that I want to invest in. I had a realization someone told me some news of via someone else, and I didn't realize how disconnected I had become from the people that are real in my life, and how much more attention I was paying to people I don't know anything, people who I don't know that I have a parasocial relationship with. And so I'm my I have sort of a mid year goal, which is to make sure that the people who are actually in life real important to me, are most important to me. And so I've pulled back from those parasocial relationships and gone toward the real relationships, and I'm grateful so much for the three of you. I feel like you all rescue me in moments of doubt. So thank you.KJ Dell'AntoniaYay! People are a good use of time, as our friend, Laura Vanderkam says. So Jess shouted out the book Permission. I think if anybody else has a useful book for this moment, I want to offer up, as we have before, Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. It is a series of four weeks, worth of basically three page long thoughts on how to deal with our own inevitably limited lives and personal resources. And I love it. Does anybody else have anything that would maybe serve people in this moment?Jess LaheySarina. Sarina, nothing to serve Jenny. Jenny has the Billie Jean King. I mean, the Billie Jean King...that stuff is fantastic. Yeah, she's amazing.Jennie NashShe's amazing.Jess LaheyAll right. Well, thank you so so much everyone for listening to the podcast. We're great. So grateful for you, because you're why we get to keep doing this. And this is fun, and we love lowering our… sorry flattening the curve for a learning curve for other writers. So until next week, everyone, keep your butt in the chair and your head in the game. The hashtag AmWriting podcast is produced by Andrew Perilla. Our intro music, aptly titled “Unemployed Monday,” was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for their work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

In this powerful episode of Her Best SELF podcast, Lindsey shares why the messy, difficult moments in eating disorder recovery aren't signs of failure—they're actually where the deepest healing happens. If you've been beating yourself up for struggling, if recovery feels impossibly hard, or if you're wondering why you're not "further along," this episode offers the permission and compassion you need to keep going. What You'll Discover: Why the myth of "perfect recovery" sets us up for unnecessary shame The three dimensions where it's normal to struggle: body, mind, and soul How to distinguish between normal recovery challenges and actual setbacks Practical tools for embracing difficult moments without giving up Why self-compassion accelerates healing more than perfectionism ever could Featured Quotes: "Recovery isn't about becoming perfect. It's about reclaiming your voice in a world that tried to silence you with impossible standards." - Geneen Roth Key Moments: [00:03:45] Lindsey shares a personal breakthrough moment from her anorexia recovery [00:06:30] The science behind why recovery feels chaotic (and why that's normal!) [00:09:15] Understanding the body, mind, and soul dimensions of healing [00:12:00] Five practical strategies for embracing "not okay" moments [00:14:00] How to know you're still making progress even when it doesn't feel like it Practical Tools Mentioned: Creating a personal "comfort menu" for difficult moments The "pause and breathe" technique for interrupting shame spirals Documentation practices to recognize non-scale victories Community-building strategies for authentic recovery support Listener Action Step: The next time you feel like you're failing at recovery because it feels so hard, place a hand on your heart and say: "This is really hard right now, and that's okay. I'm doing my best." Notice how giving yourself permission to struggle actually creates space for healing. Ready for personalized recovery support? Lindsey's Freedom Formula Experience offers 1:1 coaching designed to help you break free from food rules through healing body, mind, and soul. Limited spots available each month – learn more and apply at www.herbestself.co  xo, lindsey ______ Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> lindsey@herbestself.co ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don't have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let's work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

In this episode, I share about a personal cyber fraud experience and my subsequent absence over the past few months. I also share a few key gifts for you this Mother's Day week!

Did the title catch you? Good, it should because it's the dead honest truth. This week's guest, Ross Hausmann, an avid deer hunter and conservationist joins me to discuss the incredible gift of an Iowa farm he and his wife received from someone he asked for permission to look for sheds. It's an incredible story that seems like it could be made into book, or at least a hit country song.   Other Topics We Discuss: -Is it still good to be an Iowan? -Recent deer history in Iowa -How to find Arrowheads -Using orchards in your land management plan - Land management practices for the entire ecosystem    Follow Ross: @ross.hausmann   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @followthedog_outdoors   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel    

In this episode of Water Rising, I dive deep into a vulnerable and empowering truth: the transformational magic in getting it wrong. For so many of us—especially women—mistakes have been coded as dangerous, shameful, and even life-threatening to our nervous systems. But what if getting it wrong was actually an art form? A sacred practice of healing?   I share personal stories, nervous system insights, and one hilarious shower moment that helped me unlearn perfectionism. We talk about how society wires us to fear mistakes, how nervous system regulation changes everything, and how playing with imperfection can lead us back into joy, safety, and connection.   Let this episode be your permission slip to mess up, laugh about it, and live fully anyway.   Topics we explore:   -Why mistakes feel life-threatening to your body -How perfectionism is a cultural and nervous system pattern -Playful practices to rewire your response to failure -Reclaiming your aliveness through messiness -Turning trauma responses into joyful presence   Helpful Links:   Join us in THE JOURNEY Our mentorship portal https://sarahnoble.com/journey/   Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive teachings and content.  https://snoble.substack.com/   Download our FREE guide to Ignite Your Intuition, complete with audio teachings, work books, ceremony guidelines and a guided meditation. https://sarahnoble.com/ignite-your-intuition-optin/   Take the quiz! Discover The Intuitive Language of your Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/quiz-landing-page/   Follow us on youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@sarahnoble-awakened   Dive into our Intuitive Development Courses at School for the Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/soulcourses/   Meditate with me on the Insight Timer App https://insig.ht/7pToN8LxVmb?utm_source=copy_link   Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2iitYw5Fkf8k8r878kImR6svk8YeytB_N4fr0lv2tA3Znyg/viewform PODCAST EDITOR: Angelina Gurrola  https://theintentionaledit.com/   PODCAST ART: Vanessa  Guerrero  https://www.elevationdesignstudio.co/ Want to Find Out More about Sarah?   MYSTIC, WISDOM KEEPER, SPIRITUAL MENTOR, COACH Throughout my life I have been guided by the warrioress archetype, an independent female spirit whose primary purpose is to achieve freedom and sovereignty of her life. This was not always a conscious endeavor for me, yet she pulled at my heart and led me on adventures far and wide and wild. She has taught me to live by spirals and wheels and cycles. To live each day as a ritual, knowing that I am the source of my life. Everything comes FROM me and that my obstacles are actually the path to living an even greater and wilder existence. She has shown me that true LEADERS rally for and with life, not against it. So, now I live in devotion to a higher standard of LIFE for us all.   You can find more resources at the links below…   Website: http://www.SarahNoble.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakened.embodied.empowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakened.embodied.empowered Substack: https://snoble.substack.com/ Email: Hello@SarahNoble.com

In this emotional and inspiring episode, Scott sits down with Tennyson Jacobson—author, business owner, and survivor—to unpack her deeply personal memoir, The Mother of All Days. Tennyson shares the harrowing story of a violent home invasion that changed her life forever, and the healing journey that followed. This is about more than trauma—it's about reclaiming identity, building strength, and finding purpose.

Did you know your menstrual cycle is deeply connected to your nervous system—and can even influence your healing?In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Leslie Draffen, and wow—what a powerful conversation. Leslie brings such a unique perspective, blending her deep knowledge of the nervous system with the wisdom of the menstrual cycle. We dove into her personal story—how she went from a career in TV journalism, filled with anxiety and shame, to becoming a women's somatic coach who helps others reconnect with their bodies and feel truly safe again.Leslie opened up about her experience with adoption, health struggles, and the healing journey she's been on through somatic work and microdosing. One of the most eye-opening parts of our conversation was how deeply the menstrual cycle is connected to the female nervous system. And the best part? Her insights aren't just for people who still get a period—she also shares powerful tools for those in perimenopause or menopause.We also explored how aligning your daily habits and even your business with your cycle can completely transform the way you show up in life. Plus, Leslie shares how sensuality—defined not as sexuality but as a gentle, body-based practice—can help heal trauma and rebuild trust with your body.This is a conversation that's close to my heart, and I know it'll resonate with anyone on a healing journey.Topics Covered:From News Anchor to Somatic Coach: A Journey of HealingUnderstanding and Syncing with the Female Menstrual CycleThe Power of Simplicity and Permission to Slow DownEmbracing Perimenopause and Menopause as Empowering Life PhasesHealing Through Sensuality: Reconnecting With the Body SafelyHealing Shame Through Sensual Embodiment and Body PostureListening to Your Body and Distinguishing Intuition from FearIf you've ever felt like food has power over you, I hope this conversation brings you comfort and inspiration. You're not alone, and healing is possible.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right—eating well, exercising, pushing yourself—but your body just won't let go of fat, there's a reason.Your nervous system is either in Protection Mode (fight-or-flight) or Safety Mode (rest-and-digest)—and fat release only happens in Safety Mode. But if your body feels unsafe? It clings to fat, slows metabolism, and even triggers binge eating and self-sabotage.Think about it. You go through stress, and suddenly you're reaching for food you swore you wouldn't touch. You're not weak—it's biology. When your body is in survival mode, it's wired to conserve energy and seek quick fuel. That's why unwanted eating behaviors feel so out of control sometimes.But here's the kicker: fat loss isn't just about burning calories—it's about making your body feel safe enough to let go.So the real question is—are you pushing your body into Protection Mode without even realizing it? Because if you are, no amount of dieting or exercise is going to override survival mode.It's time to stop fighting your body and start working with it.So if you're ready to Break Free from Emotional and Binge Eating, download my FREE eBook: Calm the Craving: 7 Steps to Break the Emotional and Binge Eating Battle.In this guide, you'll learn how to regulate your nervous system to eliminate cravings, make peace with food, and allow the weight to naturally release itself.Download your free copy here: www.sherryshaban.com/calmYou deserve to experience food freedom, I can't wait to see you inside!Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transformWant to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn

If you've ever felt lost after a setback or unsure how to pivot into your next big chapter, this one's for you. I'm sitting down with Steve Herz—talent agent, career coach, author, and a master at reinvention—to talk about how getting rejected from a dream job led him to build one of the most successful careers in media and personal development. From taking the calls no one else wanted, to turning soft skills into leadership superpowers, Steve breaks down the communication tools that actually move the needle (hint: it's not your résumé). This episode is a masterclass in turning “no” into your greatest opportunity—and creating a life and career on your terms. In This Episode You Will Learn Rejection can redirect you toward your most aligned success path. Soft skills matter more than technical skills for advancement. Build influence through authority, warmth, and energy (AWE). Confidence grows when you take uncomfortable but strategic action. Culture transformation starts with effective private communication. Don't wait—reinvent, reach out, and create new opportunities. Resources + Links Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN. Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn

Laura Hetherington is a recovered HA'er turned recovery coach! In today's episode she shares her story of having a past eating disorder, recovering her missing cycle and dealing with reoccurring miscarriage. She also talks about her passion-led decision to become a Certified Holistic HA Practitioner so that she can help other women going through a similar journey to her.Learn more from Laura:https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platformPodcast: HERhythm Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3VapWi4RPDhCrNH9vEZIVC?si=k6jGNtE6ShGRcTuB1oFMBgJool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

What if the key to magnetic marketing wasn't just about what you post, but the genuine energy you bring to it? It's easy to get caught up in the pressure of consistent social media posting, but what if the real magic lies in showing up as authentically you? I get it – the thought of putting yourself out there can bring up a whole host of fears and insecurities. Are you worried about what old friends might think? Do you feel like you're promoting yourself too much? This week, I'm pulling back the curtain on the power of authenticity in your branding and why it's not just about ticking off a task on your to-do list. It's about the energy you infuse into everything you do, from your social media posts to your sales calls. Remember those times you felt inauthentic trying to follow someone else's strategy? That feeling translates. Through the lens of brain science and even quantum entanglement, I'll show you why your genuine vibe is what truly connects with your ideal clients. It's time to stop the head trash and give yourself permission to be the beautifully unique woman you are.☑️ Discover why trying to replicate others can actually drain your marketing efforts and how to tap into your own unique flavor to attract the right people.☑️ Learn how your thoughts and feelings directly impact the energy of your content and how this energy is perceived by your audience through a fascinating scientific principle.☑️ Gain the confidence to blend all facets of your personality into your brand, even the quirky and sarcastic parts, and understand why this authenticity is your superpower.Ready to ditch the cookie-cutter approach and build a brand that truly reflects you? ⭐ Don't forget to leave a review, drop a comment and check out the resources below!HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU:

Ashley Anderson is a ministry leader and wise voice who lives in New York and has become a dear, dear friend of mine. She was our April guest on the Single Purpose League podcast last month, and we had a conversation around having a theology of singleness—What does that mean? Why does it matter? What does Scripture say about being single? It felt so important to all of us so, today, we're sharing that conversation with all of you.  We're doing that this week because Single Purpose League registration is open! We only open it up certain times a year, so we're able to have intentional time going a little bit deeper with our members, so SPL registration is open RIGHT NOW but it closes on Thursday—THIS Thursday May 15th—at 11:59pm CST. If you have a friend who could benefit from a community of women figuring out our single purpose and our purpose while single, will you text them this episode and let them know about Single Purpose League? Every month we're tackling topics that help us thrive as single people. We have an exclusive podcast, monthly livestream where we do Q&A (they're a blast) and opportunities throughout the year to meet up in person and connect. We also just announced our summer book club, so now's a GREAT time to jump in. You can learn more and sign up at singlepurposeleague.com, but remember registration closes on Thursday night and won't open again until the fall. ALSO - Katy and I are doing a live Zoom call tonight (May 13th) called Why Am I Single? And we would love for any of you to join that at 7pm Central. HERE's the Link! . . . . . Find the show notes here Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify app, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Geviti: Use code TSF for 20% off your first three months of membership at GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . If you liked this episode, you may also like How to Better Serve Singles, Finding Contentment, and the Permission to Change Your Mind with Ryan Wekenman- Episode 931 Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Latifat is a physician, mama, and money coach passionate about helping women physicians reclaim their financial freedom and live life on their own terms. Through MoneyFitMD, she empowers listeners to build wealth without sacrificing joy, sanity, or authenticity.In this episode, she shares powerful insights on why you don't need to have everything figured out to live a rich, meaningful life. She explores the myths that limit us, the importance of embracing uncertainty, and the freedom that comes from giving yourself permission to dream boldly.Key Takeaways:1. Your present does not define your future.2. Just the next step.3. Curiosity and creativity are essential to a fulfilled life.Timestamps: 00:04 – Introduction to MoneyFitMD and the show's mission01:02 – The ceiling isn't you; it's the room you're in02:22 – Your past doesn't determine your future03:09 – The myth of needing to figure it all out05:09 – Turning challenges into stories of success06:38 – Permission to be curious is more powerful than a perfect plan08:44 – What would your life look like if you were the artist?09:39 – Living the life you're meant to live, not one shaped by systems or others' expectationsConnect with Dr. Latifat:

It's tempting to think that because you're busy, you must be important. Busy is not the goal. Learning to rest your mind and body is one of the wisest, most mature things you can do. When we are too stressed and tired, we become more irritable, sick, and unhappy. A healthy boundary to practice is in your schedule, learning to include intentional rest. XO, Shannon   2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw    1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: shannonmarqueta.coach@gmail.com

In this episode, Sabrina and I talk about the power and importance of grieving even the smallest things in life. If you haven't, please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast - that way you will never miss a conversation. We try and release one new episode each month. If you're on Apple or Spotify, please take a moment to rate and review - it really helps spread the word. If something from today's episode stands out to you, share it with a friend, or tag us on social media. Social Media: jeffgmaness on IG, FB, XSabrina.Maness on IG and Sabrina.AkersManess on FB If this podcast has impacted you in a positive way we'd love to hear about it. Please reach out to us on social media or you can email us at hello@jeffmaness.com. You can also check out my website at www.jeffmaness.com for other life, leadership, and love driven content. If you also join us on YouTube - don't forget to like the video, hit that subscribe button, drop a comment , and turn on those notifications by clicking that bell so you're the first to know of new content. And if you're not on YouTube, why not? I love engaging with podcasts on YouTube and we are here every time. Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/jeffmaness to check out all of our videos.

Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky's Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.Civil disobedience may be the only avenue left for millions of Americans who just want to go about their business undisturbed. Charles Murray explains his dangerous idea in the new book, By the People: Rebuilding Liberty without Permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.