Podcasts about Plateau

In this, the last spooky season episode for the year, we go into the mind of HP Lovecraft and the shared universe he created.  A man touched by his family's brushes with both greatness and madness, he was never a huge success in his lifetime and held horrible, racist views that he supported with pseudoscience like eugenics.  But as troubled and troubling as he was and is, the Mythos is one of the larger shared universes in fiction.  A place where humanity is just a short sad blip on existence and the universe at large just does not care and will wipe us out with relative ease.  This universe has provided ideas and fodder for so many writers who have added their own thoughts and ideas to the mix.  We cover his Great Old Ones, his deities, his races he created, villains, the more or less human element in his stories and so much more.  So come with us, take a stroll across the Plateau of Leng, visit the campus Library at Miskatonic University in Arkham Massachussets and visit Shadow-haunted Innsmouth in this oh so strange episode of the Family Plot Podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

Today we fix core engagement (use breathing-led bracing, not pelvic tucks), and we reframe the “best stretch for sciatica”: relief tools help short-term, but lasting change comes from technique → repeatability → then load on squat/hinge patterns. We also cover plateau-busting (micro-progress with smaller jumps & last-set tests), DOMS vs flare-ups, kit choices (DBs/KBs → barbell), where to read free education, osteoporosis safety, daily frequency when pain has shifted from sharp to dull, IDD expectations, knees-over-toes with BIS, incomplete cauda equina context, hip work for spondy, post-microdiscectomy principles, and even how to safely push a stuck door (brace first, then press).Start here → https://backinshapeprogram.com/start/Highlights:

The hospitality construction pipeline is full of mixed signals. For #NoVacancyNews, I spoke with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics to cut through the noise for clarity on hotel development drivers. We discussed the rise of conversion brands, slowdown in new construction starts, and why markets like Dallas and Phoenix are still growth giants. Bruce also shares why franchise companies are clamping down on PIPs — and what that means for owners. #hoteldevelopment #hospitalitystrategy

Un marathon au Dodgers Stadium. LNH : Sidney Crosby atteint un plateau historique. Le CH termine son voyage ce soir. Les Chiefs gagnent à nouveau. Discussion sports avec Charles-Antoine Sinotte, chroniqueur sports. Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radioPour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Thomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process, designed to rapidly transform negative feelings into powerful knowledge and insight—essentially, how to change your life by learning to direct your mind. In the world of medicine, his approach would be described as renegade; however, the proof is inarguable.Jones has been highly successful in his work for the last 50 years, with a clientele that includes CEOs, television journalists, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning performers, doctors, musicians, artists, health coaches, social workers, psychologists, and business professionals across the globe.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to recognize and overcome internal obstacles, set meaningful goals, and harness the support of a community on your entrepreneurial journey.Thomas and I discuss:The origins and evolution of the Paradox Process [00:02:41]Why traditional therapy felt limiting—and how Thomas innovated beyond it [00:03:00]How the Paradox Process helps you break through blocks and limiting beliefs [00:08:32]Real-life examples of shifting the internal narrative for success [00:09:55]Key mindset shifts for “corporate refugees” transitioning to entrepreneurship [00:12:44]Recognizing and honoring your uniqueness as an entrepreneur [00:13:02]The importance of setting goals and building a history of success [00:16:10]How to handle emotions and setbacks as you build your business [00:18:01]The critical role of community, feedback, and accountability [00:21:00]Practical encouragement for following your dreams and taking action [00:23:19]Where to learn more about Thomas and The Paradox Process [00:24:08]Learn more about Thomas at:Paradoxprocess.org/giftParadoxprocess.org/mondaysThank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityStay ahead of the curve—subscribe for curated tips and proven strategies from our podcast guests, and accelerate your path to success!

Le parcours du Tour de France 2026 a enfin été dévoilé ! Le peloton cycliste s'élancera de Barcelone, en Espagne le 4 juillet pour retrouver, trois semaines plus tard, les Champs-Elysées en passant à nouveau par la Butte Montmartre ! Le parcours sera marqué par deux arrivées consécutives au sommet de l'Alpe-d'Huez, lors des 19ᵉ et 20ᵉ étapes. On aura en tout, 8 de montagne avec 5 arrivées en altitude à Gavarnie-Gèdre, au Plateau de Solaison, à Orcières- Merlette, un contre la montre par équipe inaugural (19km) à Barcelone et un contre la montre en individuel de 26 km lors de la 16ème étape entre Evian les Bains et Thonon les Bains. Alors, où va se jouer le Tour de France 2026 ? Quelle étape vous fait le plus rêver ?  Avec Georges Quirino, Maria Azé, Pierre-Yves Leroux, Pierre Koetschet et Jérôme Coppel Production : Roxanne LacuskaRéalisation : Kevin Paugam

In episode #227, “Hitting a Language or Growth Plateau,” I dive into what it really means to feel “stuck” — whether you're learning a new language on your mission or working toward any kind of growth goal. We'll talk about how powerful your thoughts are, how labeling yourself as “stuck” can actually keep you there, and how to shift your mindset to get unstuck with more compassion and intention. I'll teach you how to move from fear-based motivation—like pressure, judgment, or comparison—to love-based motivation rooted in purpose, connection, and service. In this episode, I also explore a new way to think about the gift of tongues: what if true communication isn't just about perfect words, but about heart-to-heart intent and the Spirit? We'll look at how to reframe your progress, appreciate the middle moments of learning, and keep growing—not because you “should,” but because you genuinely want to. Whether you're a currently serving missionary, preparing to go, home from your mission, or a missionary mom or leader, this episode will help you strengthen your emotional resilience, faith, and love for the process of becoming. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   Website | Instagram | Facebook   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here  

It's a vast rugged stretch of land that covers more than 37,000 square miles from Austin and San Antonio all the way west to the Pecos River.

Nouveaux pilotes, un brin déjantés, à bord de la Libre Antenne sur RMC ! Jean-Christophe Drouet et Julien Cazarre prennent le relais. Après les grands matchs, quand la lumière reste allumée pour les vrais passionnés, place à la Libre Antenne : un espace à part, entre passion, humour et dérision, débats enflammés, franc-parler et second degré. Un rendez-vous nocturne à la Cazarre, où l'on parle foot bien sûr, mais aussi mauvaise foi, vannes, imitations et grands moments de radio imprévisibles !

After talking about my training, diet, Muskoka trip, and the Toronto Blue Jays going to the World Series, I talk about how to avoid gaining too much weight this Winter and then I talk about cold and heat exposure. How to avoid excessive weight gain during Winter (5:05) Cold and heat exposure (11:11)

00:08 —  John Nichols is the executive editor of The Nation. 00:33 —Eugene Cordero is professor of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University. The post Government Shutdown Hits Third Week; Plus, Report Shows Emissions plateau, but atmospheric Carbon Keeps Rising appeared first on KPFA.

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the plateaus we might reach within certain skill sets, and how we might nudge ourselves forward.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the OK Plateau?How might we push ourselves into situations that might make us afraid or uncomfortable, in order to build skill?What are some tools or tactics that might provide incremental increases of improvement?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nouveaux pilotes, un brin déjantés, à bord de la Libre Antenne sur RMC ! Jean-Christophe Drouet et Julien Cazarre prennent le relais. Après les grands matchs, quand la lumière reste allumée pour les vrais passionnés, place à la Libre Antenne : un espace à part, entre passion, humour et dérision, débats enflammés, franc-parler et second degré. Un rendez-vous nocturne à la Cazarre, où l'on parle foot bien sûr, mais aussi mauvaise foi, vannes, imitations et grands moments de radio imprévisibles !

Kevin Perlmutter is the Chief Strategist and Founder of Limbic Brand Evolution, a brand strategy and neuromarketing consultancy that puts emotional insight at the center of how brands attract and retain customers. He's also the author of BRAND DESIRE: Spark Customer Interest Using Emotional Insights. Kevin works with business and brand leaders to create stronger connections between their brand and the people they want to reach, serving as a behavioral science-rooted brand consultant and customer-centricity work session facilitator. He guides the development of more effective methods for brand evolution and customer engagement.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how emotional insight can transform your brand and why understanding what motivates your customers leads to authentic, lasting success.Kevin and I discuss:What led Kevin to start his own consultancy [02:25]The bold steps and challenges of launching with no clients [03:52]Aligning values in business and choosing the right clients [06:26]Why persuasion-based brand strategy is outdated [08:03]The concept of shared emotional motivation [12:00]How customer feedback shaped a client's unique brand identity [11:05]Why emotional benefits drive brand loyalty [14:00]The impact of current global challenges on brand decision-making [15:00]How leading brands like Ben & Jerry's maintain values and spark loyalty [18:12]The value of community in business growth [19:42]Advice for corporate refugees on leveraging their network and feedback [21:03]The importance of listening to others to define your value [21:58]Learn more about Kevin at:https://www.BrandDesireBook.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinperlmutter/https://www.LimbicBrandEvolution.com/Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityReady for more? Sign up now to unlock concise, actionable strategy tips from our podcast—your journey to success is just one click away!

Has camera technology plateaued? We're seeing technical advancements in image processing and autofocus, but what about the core parts like sensors? Also, we spend three hours talking about the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (not actually 3 hours). Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-196-plateau)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Snapshots: Kirk: Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9603208/) Jeff: Freewell iPhone Pro Filmmaker Basic Kit (https://freewellgear.com/collections/smart-phone/products/iphone-pro-filmmaker-basic) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Solo again from Costa Rica. We're soaking in the beach sun,, hiking in nature a little, and overall enjoying a slower pace than what we had in Warsaw or Prague.In this episode, I dive into the AI revolution and what investors can learn from the dot-com bubble 25 years ago. I talk about how hype and leverage repeat through history, why it's nearly impossible to know which companies will last, and why sometimes it's wiser to buy the whole haystack instead of trying to find the needle.I also discuss Ferdinand Magellan, New York's growing migrant crisis, some lie detection, and Obama's comments on the places we've spent the past two summers.

Soutenez cette chaîne pour 3€ par mois et accédez en avant-première aux VOD de cette émission : https://fr.ulule.com/canardpc/Nos articles sont à lire ici : https://www.canardpc.comTous nos magazines papiers et nos offres d'abonnement : https://boutique.canardpc.com Les derniers numéro de Canard PC : https://boutique.canardpc.com/common/categories/4Et Canard PC Hardware : https://boutique.canardpc.com/common/categories/7 Ecoutez l'émission en podcast: https://linktr.ee/canardpc Retrouvez-nous aussi:► Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/canardpc► Twitter : https://twitter.com/Canardpcredac► Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CanardPCmagazine► Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/canardpc/► Discord : https://discord.gg/nJJFe9r► Tiktok : @canardpcredac Replay de l'émission du 15/10/25. Crédits :Présenté par : Julien ''Perco'' Loiseau.Réalisation : Jean-Ludovic " Monsieur Chat " Vignon. Musique : Stéphane "Fishbone" Hébert, alias FB-1, disponible sur BandCamp : https://fb-1.bandcamp.com/album/canardpc-tv Invité : Julien de @FrenchWargameStudioAvec la participation dans le désordre de : Arnaud "Tisseur de rêve" Gompertz & "Unt'" Margaria.Tous droits réservés Presse Non-Stop / Canard PC. Aucun youtubeur n'a été maltraité pendant le tournage.

How do you go from “I want to hit $2 million” to actually doing it? This week's Hot Take comes from Winnie, who asked: “I would love to hear more about setting financial goals for 2026, and specifically how to ask for the referral from past clients in the most polite way. It's one thing to say my gross revenue should be over $2 million, but how do you proactively go after that business?” Jennifer and Robin break it all down across referrals, financial goals, marketing, and metrics. You'll learn how to identify your highest-value clients, ask for referrals that don't feel awkward, and build repeatable systems that turn great service into sustainable growth. They also share why your next revenue leap depends more on conversion rates and client experience than chasing followers, and how SEO, email marketing, and even AI can help you land your next client. If you're ready to break through your current ceiling and scale smarter in 2026, this one's a must listen! THE ROUTE TO RESULTS WORKSHOP Moxie & Fourth x Impact Media House November 11th & 12th | Register HERE! Purchase the ClickUp Business Hub Template JOIN THE NICHE COMMUNITY - an interactive membership for travel advisors wanting the community, education, & support to grow their business! VISIT THE TEMPLATE SHOP EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM @TiqueHQ

What if your self-help habits are actually making you less like Jesus?You read the books. You try the morning routines. You feel productive… but deep down, you're still anxious, disconnected, or stuck.Today, we're diving into the Dunning-Kruger effect and why self-help without Christ can lead to pride, burnout, or even spiritual emptiness.I'll walk you through:00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Dangers of Self-Help01:12 The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Confidence vs. Competence01:56 Mount Stupid: The Perils of Overconfidence02:46 Valley of Despair: Overcoming Shame and Failure03:19 Slope of Enlightenment: Knowledge vs. Intimacy04:04 Plateau of Wisdom: True Maturity in Christ05:29 Self-Check Moments: Reflect and Grow06:57 Exciting Announcement: P2P Journal Launch08:22 Final Thoughts: Walking with Jesus and CommunityThis is not a shame video—it's an invitation to grow with God, not just for Him.

After talking about my training split, my MacBook Pro, and my food lately, I talk about how to clean bulk properly and why you need to move away from the 'all or nothing' mindset to make sustainable gains. How to clean bulk (9:05) Shifting away from 'All of Nothing' mindset (19:28)

Distances+ est à La Réunion pour suivre la Diagonale des fous 2025 (175 km, 10 500 m D+) avec un dispositif exceptionnel sur le terrain. La couverture journalistique est à suivre sur les réseaux sociaux de @distancesplus et nous vous ferons également vivre cet événement en podcast grâce à La Bande à D+, présenté par Nicolas Fréret, en partenariat avec Näak et RunMotion Coach.Pour vous mettre en haleine, nous vous proposons une émission d'avant-course avec un magnifique plateau d'invités, à savoir deux membres de la bande, la voix du trail Ludo Collet et l'icône de trail féminin, Sylvaine Cussot - qui vit à La Réunion et qui s'élance pour sa 5e Diag cette année -, les vainqueurs de la Diagonale des fous Ludovic Pommeret et Émilie Maroteaux, mais aussi la Québécoise Anne Champagnne, vainqueure du Trail de Bourbon, l'épreuve de 100 km du Grand Raid de La Réunion, en 2019, et qui sera au départ de la grande course cette année, et enfin deux traileurs amateurs qui s'apprêtent à participer à leur première « Diag », la Guadeloupéenne Johanna Renaudat et le Réunionnais Johnny Malet. Tous les deux se sont préparés, comme 800 autres « raideurs », grâce à l'application d'entraînement personnalisé RunMotion Coach, comme 800 autres raideurs cette année.Nicolas Fréret s'est également entretenu avec l'un des favoris de cette édition 2025, Arthur Joyeux-Bouillon, mais aussi avec son coach et préparateur mental Éric Lacroix.  Le départ de la Diagonale des fous sera donné ce jeudi 16 octobre à 22 heures, heure locale, et donc de nuit, dans une ambiance de folie, depuis la ville de Saint-Pierre, au sud de l'île, en direction de la ville de Saint-Denis et du stade de La Redoute, au nord. Les premiers passent la ligne en un peu moins de 24 heures. Les derniers en 66 heures.À noter que Näak et RunMotion Coach soutienne la couverture journalistique de Distances+ sur le Grand Raid de La Réunion et nous permettent d'être mobilisés sur le terrain pour tenter de vous raconter au mieux l'un des quatre majeurs de l'ultra-trail international.Avec le code LBAD+ vous avez 20 % de réduction sur TOUTES vos commandes sur le site web de Näak.Avec le code DPLUS vous avez 15 % de réductions sur TOUS les abonnements à l'application RunMotion Coach (3, 6 et 12 mois).Le partenaire de la saison régulière de La Bande à D+ Shokz offre également 10 euros de réduction sur tous les casques à conduction osseuse et/ou aérienne Shokz avec le code LBAD+ sur shokz.com.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Join the #1 real estate community for agents and investors: https://www.skool.com/offmarketmethod/about?ref=791b3644f63045c9a6d3d8634e57c1f1Want to SCALE your real estate business to $100k/month? Go here: https://easybuttonrealestate.com/Summary:In this episode, we sit down with Allen Mack — a former law enforcement officer who left a 12-year career to build a thriving real estate business. Allen shares how he transitioned from chasing fugitives to closing deals remotely from at South Carolina, growing from direct mail to 6–10 deals a month. Discover how discipline, systems, and family teamwork fueled his transformation into a full-time investor and entrepreneur.Connect with Cole Ruud-JohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnsonTwitter: https://twitter.com/coleruudjohnsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleruudjohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleruudjohnson

In this episode of the Business of Aesthetics Podcast, host Adeesha Pemananda is joined by Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera, a world-renowned dual board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and a pioneer in bioregenerative techniques and the number one provider of Sculptra aesthetics in the U.S. The discussion, titled "Breaking the Regenerative Plateau: How Clinics Can Differentiate, Diversify, and Scale Beyond Biostimulators in 2026," provides a visionary roadmap for clinics looking to move past traditional biostimulation and into the future of cellular longevity and orchestration. Dr. Shino Bay emphasizes that the next wave of aesthetics isn't about adding more biostimulators; it's about activating the body's own cellular intelligence through orthomolecular signaling, like polyrevitalizing micronutrients, to improve tissue structure and function. He explains the difference between these micronutrients and PRP, detailing how combining them with traditional biostimulators like Sculptra or Radiesse can amplify results, leading to a total rejuvenation of the dermis's structure and function. He shares his practice's financial success, showing a massive return on investment from integrating these inexpensive micronutrients. To stand out in a crowded regenerative space, Dr. Shino Bay advises clinics to educate and elevate their patients' understanding, positioning the body as an ecosystem, not a canvas. He urges practitioners to adopt a philosophy of achieving true bio-restoration—not just external rejuvenation, by integrating functional aesthetic medicine principles like orthomolecular diagnostics, mitochondrial optimization, and hormonal balance into a unified, evidence-based system. Finally, he provides strategic advice on scaling, focusing on diversity through depth, not volume. He covers the financial, operational (investing in full-team training), and regulatory obstacles, stressing the need for compliance, transparency, and partnering with credible, ethical suppliers. Dr. Shino Bay's key takeaway is that every cell is a conscious, living entity that needs nutrition, protection, and hydration; when practitioners deliver this locally, they amplify all other treatment results.

How can targeted treatments address persistent airway obstruction, small airway disease, and mucus plugs? Credit available for this activity expires: 10/14/26 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/beyond-inhaled-corticosteroid-plateau-targeted-strategies-2025a1000r55?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscpedu

After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Suzanne Mau-Asam has seen it all—the good, the bad, and the “we're not sure what's happening here.” But here's the thing: she doesn't stop at quick fixes or standard solutions. As a sociologist, certified somatic coach, learning and development specialist, and embodied leadership expert, Suzanne brings a level of depth that most programs don't even touch.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to navigate the leap from corporate professional to thriving entrepreneur and community builder.Suzanne and I discuss:How Suzanne's career evolved from hospitality to sociology and beyond [01:59]Why she started her business and a community simultaneously [03:41]The importance of “going all in” as an entrepreneur [07:36]The challenges and rewards of building a business from scratch [08:31]How to pivot your strategy and offerings as your business grows [09:36]Creating ecosystems and multiple revenue streams for business health [18:21]The power of collective intelligence and learning in community [20:00]Why you should “move before you're ready” and seek out supportive communities [21:46]Learn more about Suzanne at https://www.doors-open.nl/corporate-sociology/ and https://www.doors-open.nl/embodied-leadership/Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunitySubscribe for a steady stream of curated, insightful strategy tips from our podcast—master your business journey in just one click!

Tu Le and Lei Xing unpack a pivotal month for China's EV sector — one defined by slowing giants, fast-rising challengers, and a global export push that's reshaping the industry.

durée : 00:28:15 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Musicien tourmenté de retour dans sa ville natale dans le dernier film d'Arnaud Desplechin,"Deux Pianos", François Civil donne la réplique à Charlotte Rampling et Nadia Tereszkiewicz. Présent sur les écrans du cinéma français depuis plus de quinze ans, il fait ici son entrée dans le cinéma d'auteur. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : François Civil Acteur français

Perimenopause often comes with a stubborn plateau on the scale. In this episode, we explore why it happens and simple strategies to stay healthy, energized, and confident in your body...while battling that plateau.

The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rsProgress in running is rarely smooth, often unpredictable, and sometimes shaped most by the days we'd rather forget.Alex Ostberg is back again to discuss ideas that every runner will recognize but few stop to articulate. The Run Down recap is here and full of gold once again.From the unseen pitfalls that quietly derail progress, to the illusions we cling to about steady improvement, to the challenge of bracing for what we cannot predict. And when it comes to bad days, the ones we often wish away, Alex makes the case that they might hold more value than we think.The beauty of these conversations lies not in polished answers, but in the back-and-forth exploration. Dominic pushes Alex to expand, clarify, and ground his reflections in the messy reality of training and racing, while Alex offers insights that invite listeners to look at their own running in a new light.This is not just a recap: it's an invitation to sit in on a thoughtful exchange between writer and reader, athlete and coach, runner and thinker. Press play, lean in, and expect to leave with more questions than you started with.Tap into the The Rundown Recap Special.  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

This Day in Maine for Friday, October 10th, 2025.

After talking about how my Hyrox competition went, Apple Watch Series 11, and the new Meta smart glasses, I talk about why recovery is so important and I'll discuss the best functional exercises you can do every single day. Why Recovery is Important (11:24) Functional Exercises (15:50)

Are you working harder than ever, but your sales graph just… won't budge?

This listener Q&A episode tackles the most common fasting challenges with evidence-based solutions, addressing Monica's self-sabotage pattern after reaching new low weights by explaining the body's three-pronged defense system (defend phase preventing further loss, restore phase increasing regain rate, and prevent phase reducing future weight loss probability) that creates powerful physiological resistance requiring equally comprehensive counter-strategies. The hosts reveal how metabolic adaptation activates during weight loss like a toddler throwing a tantrum, making the body fight harder at new weight thresholds, while providing practical "when-then planning" to manage the slippery slope of increased hunger and reduced willpower that emerges from dopamine deficits caused by sleep disruption and stress. They address Emily's two-week plateau after losing seven pounds initially with 20:4 fasting, explaining the critical distinction between water weight loss from glycogen depletion versus true fat loss, recommending the Blueprint to Fasting for Fat Loss resource and strategic window timing adjustments to restart momentum. Patty's wine consumption question during OMAD receives honest analysis of alcohol's metabolic priority over fat burning, sleep disruption effects reducing next-day metabolic efficiency, and dose-dependent impact on hormones especially for postmenopausal women, with recommendations to shift from daily to occasional consumption strategically timed for better recovery. The episode covers supplement timing during fasting windows (berberine, creatine recommended daily for consistency despite potential stomach sensitivity), addresses sleep disturbances from excessive 48-hour fasting during maintenance (recommending 24-36 hour alternatives to protect sleep quality over marginal metabolic gains), and explains post-meal walking benefits for glucose management through skeletal muscle uptake and improved insulin sensitivity, even when continuous glucose monitors show delayed rather than reduced spikes. Throughout, Scott and Tommy emphasize viewing fat loss and maintenance as a continuum rather than separate phases, building sustainable habits during weight loss that seamlessly transition to lifelong maintenance, positioning their upcoming pre-Thanksgiving seven-day challenge as strategically timed to establish momentum before the holiday season while reinforcing that successful fasting integration requires addressing foundational lifestyle factors of stress, sleep, food relationships, and mindset alongside fasting schedules. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources and Downloads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Links: Get your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE BOX OF LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠25% off a Keto-Mojo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Community: Let's continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fasting For Life Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!

Liisa Reimann, the founder of Two i Copy, helps business owners stand out with personality-packed words that sell. She's been featured in Women's Journal and uses the DiSC and StoryBrand frameworks to craft copy that truly connects. Whether it's done-for-you, DIY, or something in between, Liisa helps brands finally sound like themselves!In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to use authenticity and community to build a successful, fulfilling business—especially if you're transitioning from corporate life.Liisa and I discuss:How Liisa's cover letter launched her copywriting career [00:02:46]What inspired her to become an entrepreneur [00:05:00]The challenges women executives face when marketing themselves [00:09:00]Why social media and marketing language feel uncomfortable for many [00:11:42]Navigating mindset hurdles like imposter syndrome and self-promotion [00:14:31]How Liisa supports clients with tough love and accountability [00:15:16]Building trust and community as a solopreneur [00:17:33]The critical role of mentorship and learning from others [00:20:28]What Liisa would (and wouldn't) change about her journey [00:21:29]Learn more about Liisa at twoeyecopy.com, linkedin.com/in/liisareimann, and facebook.com/groups/writewordsthatsellThank you to Our Sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityJoin our community of achievers—subscribe today for exclusive, concise strategy tips from our podcast, and start mastering your journey to business growth!

Feeling trapped on the dental treadmill? That plateau between $1-2 million in practice revenue isn't just common—it's a critical crossroads in your ownership journey.Dental practice owners typically hit this wall after establishing their core team (usually two hygienists, two assistants, and two front desk staff), then find themselves unable to push beyond despite working harder clinically. The fundamental problem isn't your clinical skills or work ethic—it's that you've reached the ceiling of what one dentist can physically produce while simultaneously trying to run a business.I experienced this firsthand when my practice hit $1.8 million back in 2015. Despite efficient systems and block scheduling, growth seemed impossible without clinical burnout. I was constantly trying to squeeze in one more same-day patient while lacking the energy to handle the essential business responsibilities. The breakthrough came when I realized that most dentists don't actually own a business—they have a really good job. A true business continues generating revenue when you're not physically present, while most dental practices stop producing the moment the owner stops performing dentistry.Breaking through requires four transformative mindset shifts: transitioning from dentist to owner, building a leadership team, systematizing operations, and developing problem-solvers within your team. By implementing these changes, I was able to bring on my first associate, reduce my clinical schedule, and unlock unprecedented freedom—taking 18 weeks off last year while my practice continued thriving.The path beyond $2 million isn't about working harder; it's about working differently. Ready to stop being trapped by your practice and start enjoying the freedom of true practice ownership? Visit dentalpracticeheroes.com to schedule a strategy call and discover how our coaching can help you build the systems and leadership that create both profitability and freedom.Join Etch, Steve, Henry, and 14 other growth minded practice owners at this exclusive beachfront masterminding opportunity November 7 and 8 in Destin Florida. Apply by setting up a strategy call HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Katie Moriarty, founder of The Full Spectrum Femme, who helps high-achieving women become magnetic as f*ck to money, love, purpose, and power by anchoring deep embodiment into every area of their lives.Through a blend of feminine energetics, coaching, and mentoring, Katie guides her clients to master the dance between masculine structure and feminine flow – so they can stop hustling for success and start receiving with ease.Now, Katie's powerful shift from a 13-year high-performance career in real estate to running a soul-led business shows what's possible when you stop chasing results and start leading from within.And while helping women tune into their full-spectrum expression – the soft, wild, emotional, sensual, and powerful parts of themselves – she's living proof that true leadership doesn't come from doing more, but from becoming more.Here's where to find more:https://www.instagram.com/thefullspectrumfemme?igsh=czdhOHJwcT…https://www.facebook.com/share/1BKsScv5Q7/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-priestess-path/id171…________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Sholto Douglas, a top AI researcher at Anthropic, discusses the breakthroughs behind Claude Sonnet 4.5—the world's leading coding model—and why we might be just 2-3 years from AI matching human-level performance on most computer-facing tasks.You'll discover why RL on language models suddenly started working in 2024, how agents maintain coherency across 30-hour coding sessions through self-correction and memory systems, and why the "bitter lesson" of scale keeps proving clever priors wrong.Sholto shares his path from top-50 world fencer to Google's Gemini team to Anthropic, explaining why great blog posts sometimes matter more than PhDs in AI research. He discusses the culture at big AI labs and why Anthropic is laser-focused on coding (it's the fastest path to both economic impact and AI-assisted AI research). Sholto also discusses how the training pipeline is still "held together by duct tape" with massive room to improve, and why every benchmark created shows continuous rapid progress with no plateau in sight.Bold predictions: individuals will soon manage teams of AI agents working 24/7, robotics is about to experience coding-level breakthroughs, and policymakers should urgently track AI progress on real economic tasks. A clear-eyed look at where AI stands today and where it's headed in the next few years.AnthropicWebsite - https://www.anthropic.comTwitter - https://x.com/AnthropicAISholto DouglasLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sholtoTwitter - https://x.com/_sholtodouglasFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck(00:00) Intro(01:09) The Rapid Pace of AI Releases at Anthropic(02:49) Understanding Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku Model Tiers(04:14) From Australian Fencer to AI Researcher(12:01) The YouTube Effect: Mastery Through Observation(16:16) Breaking Into AI Research Without Traditional Signals(18:29) Google, Gemini, and Building Inference Stacks(23:05) Why Anthropic? Culture and Mission Differences(25:08) What Is "Taste" in AI Research?(31:46) Sonnet 4.5: Best Coding Model in the World(36:40) From 7 Hours to 30 Hours: The Long-Context Breakthrough(38:41) How AI Agents Self-Correct and Maintain Coherency(43:13) The Role of Memory in Extended Coding Sessions(46:28) Breakthroughs Behind the Performance Jump(47:42) Pre-Training vs. RL: Textbooks vs. Worked Problems(52:11) Test-Time Compute: The New Scaling Axis(55:55) Why RL Finally Started Working on LLMs in 2024(59:38) Defining AGI: Better Than Humans at Computer Tasks(01:02:05) Are We Hitting a Plateau? Evidence Says No(01:03:41) The GDP Eval: Measuring AI Across Economic Sectors(01:05:47) Preparing for 10-100x Individual Leverage & Robotics

Feeling stuck? Kiera helps listeners create a three-step framework to diagnose a growth ceiling and push through with strategy and confidence. The steps that follow can be done in order or reversed. Find your true cap rate (then get a second opinion) Rework your systems for scale Set a bold new vision Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and I hope today is just a great day for you. I hope that you're loving your life. Today's podcast date today is the day I get to share with you for whatever we're doing today. So whether we're driving to work together, whether we're driving home together, whether we're doing laundry or mowing the grass or traveling together or whatever you're doing today, thanks for taking me along with you. ⁓ it's truly something so fun. And today I think is going to be great for you to, what do do when you hit the plateau in your practice? ⁓ so   reality is we like didn't build our practices to be stuck or to feel like we're stuck or like there's no like we don't know our next move. ⁓ The reality is like if you plateaued or you feel stuck, it's just time to evolve. It's an indicator for you to know what the next step is kind of like when our seatbelt buckle beeps in the car, it's an indicator to put our seatbelt on ⁓ or we get the indicator from the gas light. It's an indicator to go and fill up our car with gas. Same thing when we're practices like it's plateaued or it's stuck. It's just like   Cool, let's diagnose, let's create a framework. Today I'm gonna help you have a three-step framework to diagnose your growth ceiling and how to push through it with strategy and confidence. So that's about what we're gonna do today. The Dental A Team is obsessed with you, I adore you. I'm so excited to be a part of your life or your practice. Our goal is to positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible and we do that through helping you say yes to more. So you having a vision for you and your life and your practice, earnings to make sure that you're profitable and it's predictable profit.   and then new systems and team development to ensure that everything you want to say yes to in life, you, your team and your patients is doable for you. And we do that with fun. We do that with ease. We do that with ⁓ creativity and love for teams. And we've been there, done that and done it successfully many times. I truly can hang my hat on the fact that I believe Dental A Team is the top notch consulting company. If you want to grow, if you want to do it with fun, if you want it to not just be directed at dentists, but you want your team involved in it and to do it from experts who have done it thousands of times successfully. And that's something I'm really proud of.   Most of our offices see a 10 to 30 % increase in production or a decrease in overhead within their first 90 days. We track these stats, we're very obsessive with it, and we do it through really fun, easy dial turns. So if that's something you're obsessed with, rock on. Let's work together. Reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thank you guys for sharing this podcast. The goal is to get this into every dentist's hands, every single practice's hands. So please share, like, leave reviews, whatever you can do to get the word out and to help me on my mission to truly give back to our community. If you're ever looking for topics or   episodes head on over to TheDentalATeam.com click on our podcast page we have thousands like literally this is a free wealth of knowledge for you that we put on because we I truly just love dentistry and I want to help you have the best life life is my passion dentistry is my platform so head on over to TheDentalATeam.com click on our podcast page and you can literally type in anything so cash flow overhead ⁓ team growth leadership morning huddles case acceptance routes like you name it   type in any of those and of every single episode we've ever done, will actually filter for you and bring anything forward for you. So just make sure life super, super easy. Ease is one of our core values and trying to make your life easy is what we're obsessed about. So today when we're going to, a lot of times I see this in like a 1 million, a 1.5, a 2 million practice where they're just like, gosh, I feel like I've just like hit my level and I don't know how to grow beyond it. It's kind of like my hair. My hair grows to a certain length and it won't grow beyond that. Like I can cut it shorter.   but it just grows and it has never once grown beyond that. It's like, I don't know how to get my hair to grow past this level. Well, some practices feel like stuck hair, ⁓ but I just want to help give you this framework of three simple steps to help you diagnose it and then figure out what the next step is. So number one is to diagnose your true ceiling. And ⁓ this is where we're going to figure out like what the true cap rate is. Now, why we'll put this with an asterisk though, because a lot of offices think they've tapped out capped out.   but maybe they're just so used to sitting in there or they don't know how to have an eye for it. I went into a practice once upon a time. They had four ops and they're like, Kiera, there's nowhere else we could ever fit an operatory in here. So we're just gonna build out, we're building a building across the street. Well, within about 15 minutes, I was able to find another operatory. They added that operatory. They were able to add 200,000 to their practice just that year.   just by adding that one operatory in place. And they were like, well, we wish we would have met you like even a few months ago before we started building this huge, expensive building. I have another client where they got huge design plans out to like expand the building. It's a huge, huge expansion. They sent me a video of their downstairs and I was like, gosh, we could add like six ops down here with less effort, less reno. ⁓ And so I think also before you like truly say you pick capacity.   maybe getting a second set of eyes on it or a third set of eyes to see is there any hidden potential in here because we're looking at chairs, ops, providers, and hygiene days. That's going to truly be capacity of what can we do. Now again, getting creative because could we add maybe an hour in the morning? Have we maxed out all five days in the office? A lot of times people tell me we're maxed and I'm like, but you're not even working five days. That doesn't mean you have to work five days, but if you're practicing your building sitting empty, that space that we could actually grow that isn't the true ceiling.   So if we are not maxing out all five days, if we're not maxing out ⁓ all the operatories or all the space that we've got, you truly have not hit your ceiling. You might just not want to do the things that are capable for you. So looking at that, could I add more chairs? Could I add more operatories? What about more providers? What about more hygiene days? What about more hygiene hours? Is there space to expand any of that? Before we truly go to expand, these might be some areas that might be able to help you get past this plateau of some other areas. Also, let's look at our leadership.   ⁓ Is our owner acting as a manager and not a CEO? Are they managing the day to day? ⁓ Are they involved in all the meetings or are they truly as a CEO? And our office manager is acting as the manager within the practice. So looking for that because sometimes just freeing that owner doctor up to be a CEO actually can expand your practice very quickly with minimal effort. You actually can have all that in place and there's very little effort that you actually have to do because now the owner is able to look at things   It's like, give me a day of nothing and I will create so many possibilities. And so getting that owner out of the manager seat and into the true CEO seat, if that's the right seat for them, can also help. And then let's look to see like, what are our gaps? are there scheduling apps gaps? Do we have block scheduling in place? Can we maximize our schedule even more? What about our case acceptance, our AR? ⁓ What are some of the other areas of bottlenecks within our practice that maybe if we look to see changing them, like I've added hundreds of thousands.   including millions to a practice just by doing a different scheduling tactic, looking at the flow of the practice, just changing up the flow with pediatric practices, looking to see where do we put our ops versus our, our profis. You can actually readjust that whole schedule and actually squeeze out more juice in your practice, giving a better patient experience with little to no effort, just reworking how we're doing things. So I really, really, really love this. Like there's a practice.   that cure were totally maxed out. Like we don't know what to do and should we like expand our practice? They already have the huge practice and looking at it, I was like, but we're only here four days. So why don't we even consider that fifth day and or evening hours a couple of days? Again, that does not mean your current team. We could hire other team members for this, but like let's just run some numbers and see just adding that extra day, those lower, those evening hours. We were able to add over 550,000 to a practice just by doing that one simple thing.   no extra cost to the building. We were able to bring in two team members for that. Everything ran super easy. So I think I would go and look to see like in your practice when you're thinking I've plateaued, run a quick audit and say, where are we losing time? Where are we losing money? Or where are we losing energy? Like what are the true bottlenecks in our practice? And this is where like a CEO has to have that visionary time. Because if we ran a 60 minute audit on your office,   Could we quickly find those? When I walk into an office or our consultants walk into an office, that's what we're doing. We're auditing your practice. We're looking for these bottlenecks. So even if you can't figure out that, maybe it is time to consider bringing a consultant on site to just look at your practice to see. And we can do this virtually or in person. In person is obviously a little bit easier, but virtually too. Take videos and we can diagnose that space real quickly for you just to see what are maybe some of the options that we could do for you. So then when I look at this, SIP 2 is going to be like,   reworking all of your systems for scale. ⁓ It's like the saying is like, what got you here is not going to get you to where you need to go. So we've got to rework those. And like there have been practices that I walked in and they're actually too systematized. They're too in the weeds to be able to grow and expand it. And so for that, like, what do we need to upgrade? So like I said, for block scheduling or for handoffs or for our morning huddles or for accountability systems or reporting or KPI or tracking, like, ⁓   everybody doing a time audit to see what is on your schedule that should not be on your schedule that we could actually put into different people's spots. So often offices will tell me like, Kiera, we're so maxed. And I'm like, you're actually not maxed. Everybody's just overlapping. So we're like two or three people on the same task versus separating it out, delegating it out, getting everybody crystal clear.   ⁓ That way everybody can see and can have clarity. And I don't necessarily do it by person, but by seat. So especially for an office, we've got chair one, chair two, chair three. What do each of these chairs, what are they responsible for? What are the numbers and the metrics that they're responsible to do? So really like separating it out, dividing it out, making sure our systems are very scalable. So think like, okay, if we're a five-op practice doing 1.5 million today, what would a $4 million business that's maybe an eight-op practice do?   How would we have to change those systems and even starting to implement those systems now into your practice can exponentially help you go beyond this plateau space. So I really think like when you look at it, those simple changes like we're able to add 10,000, 20,000, 15,000 to a practice per month just by adjusting some of these systems, just by adjusting the KPIs, just by adjusting what people are doing because a lot of times smaller practices are more.   Overlappy, I think is the best way to say it rather than the larger practices the larger practices do read a little bit leaner they have more ⁓ More clarity of who should be doing what because they have to and so really looking to see what do I need to do? And how can I optimize the systems? What what's outdated in our practice that maybe we could revamp refine? Do differently now on the flip side sometimes practices that are so large actually have so many old dated systems that they just keep bringing forward that they need to actually   get rid of some of those dated systems and pick one or two systems to update. So like, are we so clunky in everything that we're tracking on our scorecard? Could we eliminate some of the things that we're tracking? So there's either, we need to track more or we need to track less. What is it and how can I actually update and rebuild our systems to be able to scale with ease? So that would be a quick thing to look at of like, what's outdated or what's to like, not like nuances.   what areas, and again, these are hard things to see. So fair warning, you've never done this before. So you might not even realize something's dated. And there was a practice who was still using paper charts. And I walked in and I was like, I've worked with you for a year. You didn't bother to tell me you had paper charts. But for them being in the day to day, they didn't realize that that was dated. So sometimes for you, you do need a bird's eye perspective. You do need someone who has seen hundreds of offices of what should be happening or what could be happening in your organization.   that maybe you're not even doing. So truly I am big on, yes, I am a consultant. So of course I have that. We do it within our company too. Bringing in people who are smarter than where we are. We know we've hit our ceiling and what we know how to update or what we think is outdated, we've already fixed. It might be time for you to also have that. And sometimes that's where the plateau happens is because...   You've grown as far as you know how to grow. You don't know how to go to the next level. And I've been there. I'm in there in my company right now. Like we're getting ready to bring somebody in from large, large, large corporation to still keep our like our boutique feel, but allowing us to scale in ways that I don't even understand how to do. So truly like even myself, I do this for our company because I think it's so wise to see somebody else who can help me figure out like what's dated, what's not working to help us scale even more while maintaining the feel of.   we are. Excuse me, step three.   Step three is going to be setting a bold new vision. So ⁓ when we feel like we've plateaued, we gotta figure out like, where do we want to go? Where do we want to grow to? And for me, it's like defining what the next level looks like. So is that team profit schedule lifestyle? When we work with offices, we set a one, three, 10 year goal that helps have this bold new vision. And sometimes you might be in this, I was in this and at year, gosh, it was year seven. ⁓   I like kind of lost the vision and I was like, I don't really know if this is where I want to go. And so we've got to just like clear up the vision and figure out where are we going? What does that look like? Team members schedule, like how many hours is the CEO working? Things like that. And then getting the whole team bought into it. And this is something I really love about leadership teams is we, build the vision together. So owner, yes, like I need to know where you want to go. You set the lighthouse for us and then we build around it. And so then what we do is we then tie quarterly goals into it. We run off of traction, but really like,   What I see happen so often is the owner doctor feels like they're just like dragging the boat along when they feel like they plateaued, but they don't have the whole team bought into it. And this is actually a question we ask offices when they're coming to work with us is it's your one through 10 year vision. Like how clear is that on a one to 10? And a lot of times you're like, well, I know where I want to go. And I'm like, great. Now does your team know where you want to go? And usually that's where it's fuzzy is the team has no clue. So the doctor really is like, just imagine like, this is how I visualize it. Like these huge chains and I'm holding them and they're like,   pulling this boat and I'm like sluggishly like walking down the beach like trying to pull this boat along versus throw the chains in the boat. So it's not on my back anymore as the owner. I hop in the boat with my team as a team collectively. We know that we're headed to this island at this time. We've got the map. We've got the road map. We've got somebody guiding us if we need to well now like everybody's rowing together right like that's so much easier like even like if you're watching the video you saw my like it's like this like   I don't know, hunched over, exhausted, like trying to pull this whole heavy boat versus like, we're all just rowing and I'm in my seat and I know what I need to row. And well, I guess rowing is not easy. It's much easier than trying to drag and force results. And so with that, a lot of times what I do is teams that do this, I have an office and they sent me a text and I'm like, yeah, remember when you were in our office and you helped us set the goal of hitting, I it was like 350,000 a month. They were like, we were barely producing like,   200 at that time. They're like, there's no way this is going to happen. Four months later, they were breaking 350. And like you went, that's 150,000 added to production. No extra days. Like all we did was we aligned the team to see where we needed to go. And what's crazy is when you get that alignment, well, now your system's become easier. Now the clarity is there. Everybody truly can figure out like where we're going and what our next level is because it's a collective group.   and it's a collective growth and it's a collective mission and effort that we're all headed to. I don't come in and say, you guys should be here. I come in and say, all right, collectively as a team, this is where we are. This is what industry standards are for growth. What do we feel as a team? And now when I'm doing this, also, I don't break it down and say like, all right, you have to add 150,000 a month. Well, no, if you're working 20 days, like I'm literally pulling out my calculator, 150,000 divided by 20 days, that's 7,500 extra a day. Well, 7,500 in dentistry.   is actually pretty easy to produce. And so what things could we do to get there? How could we have each department work on this? So now it becomes not 150,000. It's like, great. How do we add that 7,500? Why are we doing this? What's the purpose behind it? But getting that next level figured out really can help a practice get out of the plateau because now our sites are bigger. We know where we're headed. Then we can figure out our systems. Then we can figure out all the different pieces of like, what is my true ceiling? Am I really maxed out? You get more creative. So   For this, yes, I did these steps this direction, but really I would reverse them if I was listening to this podcast. And step one is I would figure out what my vision is. What's my next level and where do I wanna go? Then I'd look at my systems and what are my systems doing that I need to either add, take away or improve to get me to this next level and then figure out like the ceiling and is my practice truly maxed out or based on my next level vision, what could I do within my practice currently? And I think, yes, it's always fun to go buy a new house or a new car, a new   practice expanded out, but also cashflow wise and business wise and savvy business, if you can make it work where you currently are or just do a few small changes, is that worth it? And does that give it? For some people, they need to go build it. And the next level for them is to build something more dreamy, more fun. And that's like, what's going to ignite them. So everybody has to know what's going to be for you. But really, truly, I believe if you've got this great plan, you've got these pieces in play, it can help you get out of the plateau. It can help you figure out what your next level is.   honest to goodness, a lot of times you do need somebody outside to help you if you're not great at seeing this. And that's okay. I am not good. My husband and walk in a lot of rental properties and real estate properties. And I'm like, I wish I could see the vision on houses like I see in dental practices. When I walk in, I can see what needs to happen. Our consultants can see what needs to happen quickly. Where do I need to the numbers? What do need to do from that? That's something so magical versus like in a house. I'm like,   I don't know, I can't see where to move the walls. And some of you might be able to see in a house very quickly how to renovate it and how to change it. For me, that's not a talent I have. For you, a talent you might not have is being able to see how you can get beyond the plateau of your practice. Here are some tips for you. Hopefully you can take them on and try them out. But really, if you need help, reach out. This is what we do. This is what we do all day long. We've seen multiple practices. We've seen them from five ops. We've seen them up to literally have a practice of 25 ops.   The difference between those two practices and the way they operate in the systems and what we do for the large practices versus what we do for the small practices is pretty similar. Actually, it's very similar of what we do. ⁓ It's just on a different scale and it's growing the smaller practices into the larger practices. So for you growth, truly, I want to remind you isn't luck. It's leadership that has systems and clarity of where to go and what the next step is in the next vision. So if you feel stuck,   You're not failing. You might just need a new vision. You might just need a different perspective. You might need somebody to come in and help you see the gaps that you might not be able to see. And so truly I would love to help you. So reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. This is what we talk about on our practice assessment calls. We talk about where you are, the potential. There is a lot of free consulting on that for you, whether you work with us or not, just to give you what the next step is or what some of the blind spots are in your practice that maybe you didn't see because you're in a day in a day out. I do this for our company.   And it's such a joy and an honor to do it for practices, to be able to help you from someone who's been there, done that and done it successfully over and over and over again. So let's do it for you. Reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. It's time for you to grow into the vision that you were meant to have. It's time for you to have fun with it. It's time for you to get excited, to get reignited, to have the best time. And we're here to help you do that. So reach out. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.

Is your private practice stuck at $8K–$12K months, no matter how many hours you work? You're not alone. Many therapists hit this therapy ceiling and end up working 60+ hours a week just to maintain income. In this episode of Beyond Private Practice, Liz Fernandez reveals the 3 proven shifts therapists use to break free from the $12K plateau, reduce their caseload, and sustainably scale to $20K months—without adding more clients or chaos. You'll hear real case studies of private practice owners who cut their caseloads in half, simplified their systems, and even funded maternity leave while creating more freedom and income. What You'll Learn The Therapy Ceiling Trap: Why Private Practices Plateau at $12K Months Why “more clients = more income” is a myth that leads to burnout How the “fuller caseload = more success” mindset caps your growth The difference between building a job vs. building a business 3 Shifts to Scale Your Therapy Practice to $20K Months How to reverse-engineer your services from your income goals Why intentional business model structure matters more than hours worked The sustainable scaling approach that creates work-life balance Real Therapist Case Studies: Breaking the $12K Plateau The client who reduced from 40 clients to 20 while still earning $12K/month How one practice owner added coaching to fund maternity leave and reach $20K The systems that cut 70+ hour weeks into streamlined success Strategic Private Practice Design for Therapists How to align your services with your season of life Why sustainable offers and intentional pricing create freedom Building a practice that supports your life goals, not controls them Key Takeaways ✅ Working harder won't get you past $12K months—you need a new structure ✅ Scaling therapists design offers and pricing around income goals ✅ You can maintain or increase income while dramatically reducing your caseload ✅ Strategic scaling supports life transitions like maternity leave or sabbaticals ✅ Financial liberation is possible without burning out or sacrificing values  Episode Highlights “This is the hardest you're ever going to have to work based on where you are right now” — Why your current overwhelm doesn't have to be permanent “You're not building a sustainable business with this approach—you're building a job with a very real ceiling” — The therapy ceiling trap explained “We built the path to the dream practice she originally envisioned” — How strategic design creates income and freedom

Every business owner eventually faces it: the dreaded plateau. Sales stop climbing, growth stalls, and suddenly you're left wondering what went wrong. In this episode of the Opt-In Podcast, Melissa Franks breaks down the truth about business plateaus and how to navigate them without panic or wasted effort.Melissa dives into the four core areas every entrepreneur should interrogate when growth has flatlined:Your Data – Why understanding metrics like customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, churn, and return on ad spend is essential for diagnosing issues.Your Sales Process – How inefficiencies, distractions, or broken funnels quietly kill conversion rates and what to do about it.Your Time – The surprising ways a founder's calendar can hold back growth (and how delegation and focus create momentum).Your Team – How misaligned priorities, poor culture, or lack of standard processes can drag down performance across the business.Melissa also shares a powerful analogy: think of business growth like a mountain range, not a roller coaster. Plateaus aren't failures, they're natural flat stretches where you regroup, stabilize, and prepare for the next climb.Whether you're currently in a plateau or preparing for the inevitable, this episode gives you the tools to diagnose, adjust, and reignite momentum.Connect with Melissa: Watch the Episodes on Youtube Instagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks Schedule a call: melissafranks.com

Send us a textIn this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors., I share a personal story about hitting the edge of what I could accomplish alone—and how that experience mirrors the exact point where many Chinese medicine practitioners stall in their business. Whether it's lifting heavier weights or growing a practice, there comes a time when self-guided effort isn't enough. I talk about what it really takes to reach the next level: identity shifts, strategic investment, mentorship, and a willingness to do what feels uncomfortable. You'll also hear powerful reflections from Harmonize grads about how saying yes to Harmonize changed their confidence, results, and freedom. If you're stuck, this episode will help you reframe growth not as a cost—but as a decision to become who you need to be.Check out Harmonize: www.tcm-hub.com/harmonizeIf this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit:tcm-hub.com/fed and schedule a Breakthrough Call.

Welcome back to Mask/Off – A Charitea Movement Podcast with host Keiara B. Gladney. In this episode, Consistency Beyond the Plateau, we  explore the challenges of stagnancy in the middle of success.What do you do when you've achieved measurable wins, but growth slows down and momentum feels stuck? Together, we'll uncover how to:- Recognize when you've reached a plateau in your career or business- Create a career-focused plan that leads to sustainable growth- Use biblical principles to navigate seasons of stillness and refine your vision- Stay consistent when progress isn't obviousThis conversation brings practical strategies and faith-driven encouragement for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to push past the plateau and continue building with purpose.Tune in, take notes, and be inspired to remain consistent beyond the plateau!

On today's episode I am sitting down solo to discuss all things weight loss weigh-ins as inspired by one of our amazing listener's named Kelsey who left a comment on a recent episode on Spotify regarding how often she should be weighing in. In this, I'm discussing how to approach weigh-ins, how often you should weigh in, when it's appropriate to stop weighing in as frequently or even at all if it's impacting your mental health and how to not let the number on the scale get the best of you according to science. My hope is for you to walk away from this episode knowing exactly how to use weigh-ins to level up your progress without it physically and mentally draining you, or bringing you down… because at the end of the day the goal is to focus on the work – not the weigh in. Join our Fit Girl Fall Challenge HERE! 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes:

Tim Ash is a recognized authority on evolutionary psychology, persuasion, and digital marketing. He is a sought-after international keynote speaker, executive advisor, and the bestselling author of several books, including Primal Dating, Unleash Your Primal Brain, and Landing Page Optimization.As the CEO and co-founder of a digital optimization agency, Tim helped create over $1.2 billion in value for leading companies.He has been cited by Forbes as a Top 10 Online Marketing Expert and by Entrepreneur Magazine as an Online Marketing Influencer to Watch.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how your closest relationships impact your business success and actionable strategies to build a strong support system as an entrepreneur.Tim and I discuss:Why your partner is the most significant influence in your entrepreneurial journey [00:00:00]The evolutionary psychology behind modern relationships [00:03:35]The myth of lifelong monogamy and its business implications [00:06:34]Why relationship challenges are often the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs [00:05:09]How to structure your personal and business life for long-term success [00:09:41]The importance of explicit exit planning in both business and relationships [00:11:26]How division of labor at home mirrors successful business partnerships [00:14:00]What to do when your personal relationship is tenuous [00:14:44]Mindset adjustments for men and women to improve connections [00:16:23]Why community involvement matters and how gender differences play out in business groups [00:21:03]Key advice for women entrepreneurs and executives [00:23:32]Why reality-based relationship strategies lead to more happiness [00:25:17]Learn more about Tim at PrimalBrain.com and TimAsh.com.Thank you to Our Sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunitySubscribe now for concise, actionable insights from our podcast and launch your journey to lasting success with a single click!

On this episode of Mask/Off – A Charitea Movement Podcast, host Keiara B. Gladney explores Consistency Beyond the Plateau. We talk about what happens when success slows down, momentum feels stuck, and you find yourself at a standstill in your career or business.Together, we dive into:Recognizing the signs of a plateauBuilding a career-focused plan to move forwardUsing biblical wisdom to address stagnancyDaily practices that keep you consistent through slow seasonsThis episode is full of encouragement, practical advice, and faith-driven strategies to help you push past the plateau and keep building with confidence.Stay tuned, stay inspired, and remember—you can remain consistent beyond the plateau.Find us on social media:FB & IG: @KeiaraBGladney/ @ChariteamovementTT: kbgladneywww.chariteamovement.comPurchase "Take Off the Mask" on Amazon!

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Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren't Working in Menopause Next Episode - How to Find Flow: Do This Every Day in Menopause More Like This - 5 Things I Would Do If I Were Tired All the Time in Menopause   Resources:  Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge for your best start, restart or reset in or after menopause with 10 Days of coaching, short workouts, and clarity on how to exercise optimally. Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. The creatine I keep in my own routine—JJ Virgin's creatine in capsules or powder. My secret to a glow and a good sweat? The Sunlighten Sauna—my go-to for infrared sauna. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach!   I'm a fitness professional in every possible way but I still say, “I've had a fitness plateau.” If you feel this way too, this episode is for you.Know how I overcome it.   Need to learn more about how to change those habits to support changes that occur midlife and beyond? Two options for you:  DIY: Watch this Exercise Planning video + pdf  DFY: Join the 10-Day Metabolism Reset (Hot, Not Bothered) Challenge    What To Do Next When I've Had a Fitness Plateau A Week of Complete Change And No Lifting A Week, Month, or Quarter of Change in Lifting Methodology Greater Frequency, Shorter Workouts Add A “Chaser” of Cardio and/or Sauna After Workouts New Protocols    Tune in now for the step-by-step resets to know exactly what to do next when you've had a fitness plateau.

In this episode, Wendi looks at the connection between the stall in your life and the stall that can happen with your weight. They can actually be related. The more you know the better equipped you are to handle either or both.

Shandra is the CEO of The Transit Lounge, working with women who want to grow their service-based side businesses into profitable, thriving ventures in part-time hours.She's an award-winning marketing director, professional results coach, Money Breakthrough coach, podcast host, and co-author of the international bestselling book, Elevate Your Success.Following a diagnosis of severe adrenal fatigue in 2014, Shandra became passionate about supporting women to be their own boss—so they can earn great money doing work they love, without burning out.She helps them achieve this through private coaching and her 30-day online course called Marketing Mojo.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, build confidence, and find the right community to support your business journey.Shandra and I discuss:Shandra's journey from radio and corporate roles to entrepreneurship [02:19]How burnout led her to realign her work with her values [03:21]Why she chose to focus on service-based side businesses for women [04:42]The advantages of solo businesses versus partnerships [07:12]The most common challenges women face in building a business [10:07]Strategies to overcome client acquisition, time management, and self-doubt [12:17]The power of community and peer support for entrepreneurs [14:19]Trends in flexible work, side businesses, and multiple income streams [18:43]How Shandra invests in her own growth and support network [24:02]Where to connect with Shandra and access her resources [25:50]Learn more about Shandra at https://thetransitlounge.com/.Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityUnlock your business potential—subscribe now for members-only strategy insights and actionable tips from our experts. Success is just one click away!