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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 41:45

"Most of us haven't touched our leadership system since we built it."Anna and I discuss the concept of internal operating systems in leadership, how AI impacts leadership development, and practical strategies for transformation. We explore how beliefs, emotions, and behaviours shape leadership effectiveness and how to upgrade these systems for the AI era.The biggest gap in leadership isn't a lack of knowledge. It is the inability to execute what you know under pressure. We discuss this common trap: we assume that if a leader is intelligent, they will naturally adapt. The reality? Intelligence often reinforces rigidity. The very traits that drove a leader's early success—like being detail-oriented or needing control—become the “shadow side” that creates a ceiling for their team.One of the most significant insights from Anna's work is the gap between what leaders know and what they can execute under pressure. Many leaders possess the knowledge required to lead effectively, yet when faced with stress, they often revert to outdated behaviours rooted in their old operating systems. This disconnect can lead to frustration, burnout, and ultimately, transformation failures.Simply acquiring knowledge is not enough. Leaders need to cultivate self-awareness and understand their internal operating systems to bridge this gap. This involves recognizing patterns of behavior that arise in high-pressure situations and consciously working to shift those patterns toward more effective responses. The onset of AI makes this even more visible.Real growth requires more than a new training manual. It requires a hard look at the beliefs driving your decisions. If your default mode is control, AI becomes a tool to suffocate your team's autonomy. If your default mode is “I must have all the answers,” AI becomes an echo chamber for confirmation bias. Stop using technology as a project to be managed, start treating it as a partner to be coached and focus on “psychological readiness” before deploying new tools.Before you invest in the next piece of tech, have you upgraded the human system meant to oversee it?The main insights you'll get from this episode are : Failed transformations are due to people not processes, i.e. change management must address the human side.The architecture of internal operating systems is the fundamental problem and calls for rewiring of the leadership system.Seven components of a human operating system: beliefs, mindsets, emotions, thoughts, behaviours, values, and communication.Leaders rarely look at their inner system or change their ‘screen saver' and find it difficult to execute under pressure to the level of what they know.An outdated operating system has control as its default and is not compatible with people leadership or fast-moving AI.Intelligent leaders have more expertise but are more resistant to letting go (of what they are most proud of/their strength).AI amplifies everything, whether positive or negative, such as a leader's rigidity/ patterns.Shifts are required to lead in the AI era: slowing down, awareness, observing mindsets, being curious.AI is full of confirmation bias and humans are responsible for using it based on explicit instructions and high-quality input.‘Upgraded' leaders must embrace strategic discomfort as their starting point to build a ‘house of empathy'.This house of empathy is based on curiosity, care and courage to create individual leadership and a strong culture.Every leadership skillset involves an interplay of internal architecture; emotional literacy is required to scale it up in the team.Leaders' blind spots tend to be overfocusing on technology, leaving people behind, and lacking psychological readiness for change (with AI).Leadership is a journey not a destination - we always have a choice and must ground ourselves through our values.Find out more about Anna and her work here :https://leaderwired.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabarnhillmcc/[https://www.annabarnhill.com/]For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

Episode 348 - Huge Wrexham vs Cardiff Season Opener Preview! New Ticket System Row & Transfers

Fearless in Devotion

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 57:11

A massive episode ahead of Wrexham's huge season opener against Welsh rivals Cardiff City! We start by tackling the biggest issue of the week: Wrexham's new membership-only ticketing system. Is it actually inclusive, or is it shutting fans out? We share our honest thoughts.In this episode:Cardiff City Preview: Ben James (View From The Ninian) gives us the inside scoop on what to expect down in South Wales.FID Predictions Game: Friend of the pod Ryan Brewer joins to launch our new game over at fidpodcast.com.State of Welsh Football: BBC Wales correspondent Chris Wathan breaks down the big match and where Welsh football stands today.

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Why We Call God Father – The Roman Catechism – Episode 4

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 68:35

Today in The Catechism Series, we continue through the opening article of the Creed: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” Fr. David Sherry explains what Catholics mean when they profess belief in God, not merely as a conclusion of reason, but as our first beginning and last end. We'll also look at how God's existence can be known, why we call Him Father, what it means that He is almighty, and how creation itself points us back to Him. See all the episodes: https://sspxpodcast.com/catechism Buy the Catechism at Angelus Press >> We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tvJSlGrBNJI – – – – – – – The Society of Saint Pius X offers this series and all of its content free of charge. If you are able to offer a one time or a small monthly recurring donation, it will assist us greatly in continuing to provide these videos for the good of the Church and Catholic Tradition. Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> – – – – – – – Explore more: Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website:https://sspx.org/ – – – – – What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. – – – – – – What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

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The Deadliest Sin You Don't Even Know You're Doing

The John Bevere Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 47:01

Have you ever believed you were right when you were actually wrong?In this episode, John and Arden tackle one of the most dangerous threats facing believers today—self-deception. This honest conversation offers a pathway to freedom through genuine repentance when God mercifully exposes what we refuse to face.This conversation will challenge how you hear and obey God's Word—watch now!Additional Resources

Lisa Bevere Challenges The Church's View of Women

The Fight for Female

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 53:22

Is a misunderstanding of Scripture silencing your gifts?In this eye-opening episode, Lisa tackles one of the church's most debated questions: What roles can women truly hold? Her answer draws a powerful line between Gospel and governance—and it reframes everything. Grounded in deep Scripture study, Lisa brings clarity to this topic without legalism.If you've ever felt unsure, silenced, or dismissed in your calling, this episode is for you. Watch it now!Additional ResourcesOrder premium meat now through Good Ranchers: https://goodranchers.com/lisa

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When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Rejection

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 33:12

What if constantly trying to become your "best self" is actually making it harder to love the person you are right now?We're big believers in growth, healing, learning, therapy, and becoming more of who you want to be. But in this episode, we're asking a harder question: When does self-improvement stop supporting you and start becoming self-rejection?We talk about the endless hamster wheel of healing, self-help books, wellness advice, comparison, courses, experts, fitness goals, and the sneaky belief that happiness is waiting somewhere in the future."When I lose the weight...""When I heal this...""When my business reaches this level...""When I finally fix this part of myself..."But what happens to the version of you who's here right now?In this episode, we're talking about finding the middle ground between staying stuck and constantly treating yourself like a project that needs fixing. We unpack self-trust, personal mission statements, comparison, anxiety, listening to your own needs, and learning how to pursue growth without abandoning yourself in the process.We talk about:• Self-improvement vs. self-rejection• Why there's no finish line for healing• The "I'll be happy when..." trap• How comparison fuels self-abandonment• Knowing your WHY before chasing another goal• Why every expert doesn't have your answer• Trusting yourself again• Finding the healthy middle ground between growth and acceptance• Loving who you are while still wanting more for yourself

#183 Navigating Corporate Sociopaths: A Guide for Leaders with Jonathon Grantham

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 46:04

Workplace culture is often portrayed as a harmonious collection of professionals working toward a shared goal with shared values. Yet, anyone who has spent significant time in corporate environments knows the reality is far more complex. Beneath the surface of official mission statements and team-building exercises, office dynamics are often defined by power plays, hidden agendas, and distinct personality types that can significantly impact a project's trajectory.Jonathon and I explore the prevalence of the “dark five” personality types within corporate structures, noting that certain traits are often rewarded by organisational systems. We look at how to identify and work with difficult personality types in the workplace, as well as practical strategies for leading through office politics and dynamics.While sociopathy, defined by an absence of empathy, is often stigmatised, it functions as a necessary mechanism for high-stakes leadership, such as managing layoffs or major structural transitions. By distinguishing between sociopathic behavior and the more destructive, less useful traits of sadism and spitefulness, leaders can better navigate interpersonal challenges. These behaviors have deep evolutionary roots, making them persistent aspects of human social interaction that cannot be ignored or simply trained away through culture building.Technology, specifically artificial intelligence, is rapidly altering the landscape of corporate influence. Tools that once required massive data science operations—like those used by Cambridge Analytica to manipulate political outcomes—are now accessible to individuals. This democratization of data manipulation is a significant concern for organizational security. The primary danger of AI in the workplace is not its intelligence, but its ability to be used for unethical ends by those who understand the system. Leaders need to ensure that every interaction with powerful AI agents is logged, tracked, and attributable to a specific user. Understanding the “dark five” personality traits and their influence on corporate strategy is not just for HR or executive management; it is a vital skill for anyone leading change. When the political currents of an organization become too strong to ignore, the ability to identify the players and their underlying motives allows a leader to maintain their integrity while continuing to deliver results.The modern leader must be an astute observer of human behavior, a pragmatic technologist, and a firm guardian of ethical processes. Ultimately, the goal for the integrity-minded leader is not to eliminate sociopathic traits—which is likely impossible—but to manage them effectively. The best defense is a combination of radical transparency and a clear understanding of human drivers. Leaders who spend their time fighting against the nature of their peers often lose; leaders who understand the nature of the game and adapt their strategy usually win.What is the biggest “unspoken” personality challenge you have navigated in your career?The main insights you get from this episode are :The many unethical stories from the corporate world are very relatable but never spoken about.The ‘dark five' highly correlated personality types: sociopaths, Machiavellians, sadists, spitefuls, narcissists.Socipathy is helpful at C-suite level, whereas sadists and spitefuls are destructive in leadership and not useful in a business.Sociopaths are easier to manage than mixed-trait middle managers who are more diverse yet ambitious.The higher up the ladder, the more sociopathy and less of everything else there is; but sociopaths are unpredictable and good at hiding their traits.Evolutionary psychology overrides everything, pre-dates humans, and is a fundamental driver that should not be ignored.Dominance and submission are also relevant; there must be less dominance 30% of the time to prevent disengagement.There are multiple versions of manipulation and power games as well as (unspoken) differences in how they present in males and females.DEI can be difficult as the more diverse the workforce, the less likely they are to support each other (lack of affinity).Hero ideology cultivation or hero brand concept: narcissists do it because they have to and sociopaths do it because they will benefit.Monthly group meetings for praising and criticising is very constructive and motivational but requires trust and the right context.Notional team building will fail as teams are about personal connection and mentorship – and leadership with integrity.High-functioning sociopaths develop their own ethical and moral code to talk about things they don't understand; they intellectualise.The biggest challenge for AI currently is knowing what the user wants and whether the response is ethical or not, despite its validity.AI guardrails for senior leaders are impossible as it is so fast-moving and rules slow things down.Basic principles of big system architecture also for AI: logging, monitoring, and recording; logs must also be reviewed by a human.Review requires an understanding of the basic human drivers and the ability to recognise cognitive dissonance.Learn to work with the traits in the team – acceptance of neurodiversity does not (yet) apply to the dark five personalities, yet they are valuable and must be understood.Find out more about Jonathon and his work here :https://www.nexoid.com/https://www.corporatesociopathhandbook.com/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathongrantham/]For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

The Death of Human Creativity? Art with Heart

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 30:35

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but is it making creativity better... or making everything look the same?In this episode, we're diving into the infamous "AI flyer" that seems to be taking over social media and why it's become a surprisingly emotional topic for artists, photographers, designers, and creative entrepreneurs.This isn't an anti-AI conversation. We use AI ourselves and believe it can be an incredible tool. But there's a difference between using technology to support creativity and replacing the human heart behind it.We explore why energy matters in art, why community is more valuable than convenience, and why the future of creativity depends on people continuing to create with intention.In this episode:• Why creatives are pushing back against AI-generated artwork• The difference between using AI as a tool vs. a replacement• Why photographs and artwork carry human energy• The importance of community over convenience• How creativity creates connection• Why originality still matters in businessIf you're an artist, entrepreneur, photographer, maker, designer, or simply someone who values human creativity, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

#182 A Blueprint for building healthier systems with Dr Larry Moss

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 33:30

"It isn't complexity or technical challenge or some mysterious forces that are keeping us from fixing American healthcare… It's fear"The most talented individuals in high-stakes fields often reach a tipping point. They spend years honing technical skills, yet eventually realize that their expertise alone cannot solve systemic failures.Dr. Larry Moss spent 25 years in operating rooms, holding children's lives in his hands, before realising that the American healthcare system itself was failing the patients it aimed to serve. We discuss his journey from surgical precision to executive strategy and his mission to create healthier futures for the next generation.Leadership is about moving away from the “heroic” surgeon model where one person controls every decision. In a large health system like the one Larry leads, success depends on leveraging the ideas and insights of thousands of employees. This is a difficult shift for someone wired for speed and precision. He admits that he is naturally impatient, yet he has learned that complex organizational change often moves at a pace that feels uncomfortable for those used to the immediate feedback of surgery.Systems thinking requires a different definition of success. If a leader owns all the decisions, the system becomes a bottleneck. This distinction between having a profound impact for very few people and having a significant impact for a huge number of people = complexity vs. volume, and is key in leveraging the momentum for transformation.Resilience is a concept often applied to individuals, but systems also possess a form of resilience. In the context of healthcare, this resilience can be a double-edged sword. When a system is doing the right thing, its persistence is an asset. When it is failing, that same persistence makes it incredibly resistant to reform. Breaking down these negative feedback loops requires leaders who are willing to act as change agents from within. They need to identify the leverage points in their own systems and use their agency to act on them.When you want to change a system, look at the incentives. If your team is struggling to innovate, ask yourself: Are you rewarding them for the outcomes you actually want, or for the volume of activity you've always tracked?The main insights you'll get from this episode are :Ensuring children's health is safeguarding the health of the entire country, economy and future.The transition from surgeon to CEO involves opposing core traits; decisiveness, individual mastery and control vs. the collective in leadership.Surgical procedures require a good decision at the time instead of a better decision over a longer time.Leaders must leverage collective intelligence with patience and fortitude to see it through.Distinction between having a profound impact for very few people and having a significant impact for a huge number of people = complexity vs. volume.It is only possible to make a difference inside a system; childhood is the best lever to bring about change in health (which is not medical care) and society.Trust, close collaboration and partnerships are essential to bring all factors together to create health and have an enormous impact on a life trajectory.The massive changes desired by society start in childhood (birth to age 5) and small interventions early on have an almost immeasurable impact 50 years later.Complicated and untenable problems in complicated and untenable systems require (economic) incentives to solve them, and a different model to do so.Solutions are obvious if everyone has the same goal, but they generally fall foul of a lack of will and courage to do the right thing.The privilege of a key leadership role provides a platform to show what it possible and issue a challenge to others.Unifying values and basic principles must remain the same against the backdrop of a collective vision (why) with different ways to get there (what and how).Systems are inherently very resilient and tend to continue in their modus operandi; fine line between changing them and having a positive infrastructure.Children's healthcare requires a core mindset shift to being stewards of child health and taking accountability for it.Scaling holistic change would improve things for millions of people in radical service of humanity.Human happiness is being an agent to make somebody/something better; senior leaders should not be afraid of complexity, technical challenges or doing things differently.Find out more about Larry and his work here :larrymossmd.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/r-lawrence-moss/https://www.nemours.org/For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

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Why Revival Is Happening Everywhere Except America

The John Bevere Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 63:16

What if one word could change the Western Church?In this episode, John and Arden explore why the Western Church is losing millions while nations like Iran and China are experiencing explosive growth. The reason: true repentance. Not repentance driven by guilt and fear, but the complete heart-change that makes God's Word your final authority. Without it, we lose the ability to hear God's voice.What you learn in this episode could change everything—watch now!Additional Resources

She Hid Her Abortion For 7 Years

The Fight for Female

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 48:19

What if the shame you've been carrying is the very thing God wants to use to set others free?In this powerful episode, Lisa sits down with Tori Masters, who shares her story of hidden pain, unplanned pregnancy, and years of silent shame—until one moment of vulnerable confession unlocked layers of healing. If you or someone you love is carrying a hidden burden, this conversation will show you what God's love really looks like.Don't wait—watch now!Additional Resources

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#181 Leadership Identity and Emotional Regulation in an AI World with Lena Thomson

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 32:33

Modern leadership often feels like a race against an invisible clock. As organizations struggle with the rapid integration of AI and shifting market expectations, many executives find themselves physically present but existentially hollow. The traditional advice of taking breaks or setting boundaries is no longer sufficient. Leaders need a new approach to energy management that prioritizes their core identity over the constant pressure to perform - leaders are making more decisions than ever with less certainty and diminishing time. This exhaustion is not just a symptom of overwork; it is a signal of a deeper disconnect. Lena and I discuss how to use emotional regulation and human design to help leaders overcome exhaustion and reclaim their authentic power in the era of AI. The “strong leader” myth is a primary driver of modern burnout. AI will soon perform 95% of our cognitive data processing. Senior leaders often deny - or are disconnected from - their emotions, outwardly exuding strength for the benefit of others.If your leadership identity is built on being the “smartest person in the room” or the one who sees patterns first, you are at risk of an existential crisis. The new competitive advantage for leaders isn't IQ. It's consciousness and emotional regulation.We are taught to suppress emotions, wear a brave face, and act with unyielding certainty. But this self-preservation mask is exactly what leads to exhaustion.Lena Thompson highlights a critical reality: burnout isn't just about what you do. It is about what you refuse to feel. When you stay in a job or relationship you have outgrown, that internal pressure compounds.The fix isn't another week off or a better calendar app. The fix is cultivating a relationship with your emotions. When you pause and label your frustration or impatience, you create space, space where you can move speeds and where better decision live. Neuroscience suggests that our logical mind operates at just 5% of our potential. The remaining 95% is driven by subconscious patterns. If you only make decisions based on past data, you are destined to repeat the same predictable results. Human design can help executives understand their unique wiring. It's not about labels or frameworks, but it's about energy management.Some leaders are built to work in bursts. Others are built to create consistent output. When you try to force a different energy model onto your team, you foster burnout and stagnation.Try this strategy for this week:Spend five minutes every morning without a screen. Connect with what you actually want to experience that day.Stop checking your phone and start setting your intent.What is one “old behavior” you are trying to break this month?The main insights you'll get from this episode are :It is often possible to build mental and physical resilience without having any control of emotions.Senior leaders often deny - or are disconnected from - their emotions, outwardly exuding strength for the benefit of others.Burnout develops over time as internal pressure builds into illness, depression, collapse.In the absence of open discussion of burnout in organisations, human design helps people connect to their emotions and understand themselves, impacting relationships, optimising energy and aiding decision-making.Energy management and consciousness in the corporate world help provide a better ‘view', enabling life to respond to energy as opposed to struggles.Energy also affects decision-making and is far more effective than basing decisions on (binary) logic that offers repeat solutions based on past data.We are driven by subconscious patterns and developing our intuition teaches us how to trust our impulses.Amidst the constant cognitive pressure to deliver, the power of pause is undeniable, particularly in the age of AI when everything is immediate.Sometimes it is better to make no decision; and making decisions with awareness creates space to make a different choice.Stopping and recognising/feeling emotions builds the capacity to hold more pressure and gives us power over our emotions.Scaling human design in the corporate world requires more conscious leaders, or a realisation that things have to change and current tools don't work.There is no limit to what human design can do in the corporate world: elevating consciousness, bringing our best selves to work, allowing us to be authentic and free.Taking time in the morning to connect to how we want our day to be programmes our minds to focus on what we want and redirects our brains.Reflecting in the evening will offer insight into how our responses differ and require less energy.Find out more about Lena and her work here :https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-thompson1/For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

The Cost of Being Who Everyone Wants You to Be

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 34:22

How much of your life are you living for...someone else?In this episode of Magic Made, we're talking about the pressure to fit in, follow trends, please clients, and become the version of ourselves we think everyone else wants.We've both experienced seasons of shrinking ourselves, second-guessing our creativity, and worrying about what other people might think. But the more we tried to fit in, the further we drifted from the work we were actually meant to create.This conversation is about finding your authentic voice, trusting your style, letting go of comparison, and building the confidence to choose yourself again and again.✨ In this episode:Why people pleasing keeps creatives stuckThe danger of comparisonFinding your authentic styleWhy your dream clients want the real youHow affirmations quiet self-doubtBuilding confidence through actionChoosing yourself without guiltIf this episode resonates, tell us in the comments:

#180 Incorruptible : maximising human flourishing with Eric Ries

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 41:04

What happens when a company built on trust and purpose faces the immense pressure of quarterly profits?Eric and I discuss why good companies go bad and explore the structural blueprint to keep your business mission-driven, soulful, and incorruptible for the long term. We go from story to story of human centric and purpose driven founders trying to combat the corrosive effects of financial gravity. We explore why “financial gravity” pulls good companies toward bad decisions and how leaders can protect their mission.The companies that last aren't the ones that avoid pressure. They're the ones that decided early what they would refuse to trade away. This is an ethical and a leadership question. One of organizational soulcraft, and it's one that every single person listening gets to answer in some small way. In order to build orgs that are truly strong we need to pay special attention to the exoskeleton that separates inside from outside - this is the art of organisational soulcraft — designing the deep structural foundations that give organisations strength - governance.This involves embedding values directly into the legal and structural foundation of a business. A central element of this blueprint is adopting a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) status, which formally aligns the company's purpose beyond simple profit maximization. We explore the importance of appointing mission guardians and utilizing board structures that ensure accountability to long-term goals rather than just quarterly financial reports. These mechanisms help protect the engine of value creation from outside interference.Modern business often relies on a set of “best practices” that, ironically, can destroy shareholder value. Bundling cost, short term thinking and choosing convenience over mission is still very much the status quo, even if there are people that believe otherwise. This is the downwards pull of financial gravityProfit should be redefined as the result of maximizing human flourishing. To sustain this, leaders must maintain a “culture bank” where every decision is an opportunity to make a deposit by acting in accordance with core values. The example of HEB, where a manager allowed customers to take necessary supplies during a power outage, illustrates how a strong internal culture empowers employees to act consistently without awaiting corporate permission. This operational coherence ensures that the company's mission remains the guiding force in daily interactions.We all can and must act, and when individuals recognize they are not just victims of a system but are “traffic” within it, they can then reclaim the agency necessary to build and preserve truly meaningful organizations.It is time to move past the myth of shareholder primacy and stop chasing the market. We need to start building engines that can sustain themselves, organizations that create more value than they extract. The future of our economy depends on our willingness to design better, more soulful institutions.What is one structural change you could make this week to better protect your core mission?The main insights you'll get from this episode are :An incorruptible company must be structurally, intrinsically and permanently soulful.In the fiduciary hierarchy – customers, employees, shareholders – shareholder value is only created by serving the other two first.Building an ethos attracts loyalty to successfully grow a company, but the pull of financial gravity undermines this (i.e. making money without creating value).The golden goose is a recurring problem in our economy - systems should counteract human failings, not amplify them (i.e. kill the golden goose).The ability to operate the engine of a company is required to run it successfully; purpose-driven companies are proven to outperform others.Forces at work below the surface are experienced indirectly in a company but are very impactful and have a universal warping effect, e.g. ‘financial gravity'.The ‘art of organisational soulcraft' = governance, but in accessible language to create the conditions to be incorruptible.Governance is foundational and the blueprint for the solution is composed of information that is widely available (but counter to shareholder primacy).A sound definition of profit is to maximise human flourishing, with leadership and operational techniques creating an aligned culture, a ‘culture bank'.The simple rule of a strong company culture is to only make deposits and never withdrawals from this culture bank.Trustworthiness is an asset with intangible value for customers; creating good stories becomes company lore.Individual agency is important in the face of destructive forces, as highlighted by the effort companies make to dispirit us.Find out more about Eric and his work here :https://www.incorruptible.co/https://howisincorruptiblegoing.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/https://tryvirgil.com/For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

Abp. Lefebvre Biography Audiobook: Episode 5 – Chapter 7

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 55:47

This audiobook is completely funded by you, the listener. If you would like to help us complete this project in full, please visit SSPX.gifts/audiobook. In this release, we follow Father Marcel Lefebvre from the missions of Gabon back to war-torn France, where a new and difficult assignment awaits him. Chapter 7 brings us to Mortain, a town devastated during the Battle of Normandy, and to White Abbey, where the Holy Ghost Fathers' philosophy scholasticate is struggling to recover. There, Father Lefebvre becomes rector, rebuilding not only damaged buildings, but also discipline, unity, doctrine, and missionary zeal among young seminarians shaped by war and uncertainty. We see his fatherly care, his practical leadership, his firm attachment to the teachings of the popes, and his insistence that charity must never be separated from truth. By the end, another unexpected call arrives: he has been named Vicar Apostolic of Dakar. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yG2jyhh98B8 - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional- it's a perfect companion!Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website:https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. https://sspx.org

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#179 Your best meeting ever : Design for impact with Rebecca Hinds

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 37:23

“We often think meetings are the problem. Usually, they're a symptom of a bigger problem: a broken communication system.”Poorly run meetings cost trillions of dollars every year yet there are multifaceted drivers for why we keep them as a comfort zone for ‘moving forward'. This powerful insight challenges us to look beyond the surface of meeting overload, beyond the binary concept of how much time we're spending and look at exactly how much it is costing us and why.Consider the “visibility bias” : we often equate presence with productivity. Meetings are highly visible, making them status symbols rather than efficient tools. This bias fuels unnecessary meetings and hinders true progress.Imagine an organization where 30-50% of meetings could be eliminated without negative consequences. While canceling meetings provides relief, the real change comes from employees redesigning what deserves to be a meetingApplying a “product design” lens means intentionally crafting meetings. Just as you wouldn't ship a product without user feedback and refinement, why do we tolerate poorly designed meetings that are our most expensive form of collaboration? This approach empowers teams to reclaim their time and focus on valuable synchronous interaction.This strategy requires leadership buy-in and a psychologically safe environment for employees to decline meetings without guilt. It shifts the mindset from “busyness as a badge of honour” to “impact as a measure of success.”What's one “meeting legacy system” in your organization that needs a redesign?The main insights you'll get from this episode are :“We often think meetings are the problem. Usually, they're a symptom of a bigger problem: a broken communication system.”This powerful insight challenges us to look beyond the surface of meeting overload, beyond the binary concept of how much time we're spending and look at exactly how much it is costing us and why.Consider the “visibility bias” : we often equate presence with productivity. Meetings are highly visible, making them status symbols rather than efficient tools. This bias fuels unnecessary meetings and hinders true progress.Imagine an organization where 30-50% of meetings could be eliminated without negative consequences. While canceling meetings provides relief, the real change comes from employees redesigning what deserves to be a meetingApplying a “product design” lens means intentionally crafting meetings. Just as you wouldn't ship a product without user feedback and refinement, why do we tolerate poorly designed meetings that are our most expensive form of collaboration? This approach empowers teams to reclaim their time and focus on valuable synchronous interaction. AI reinforces ‘busyness' and its role will depend how we enact it; AI often makes collaboration worse here as it offers an opportunity to cognitively offload hard work.Applying these meeting strategies requires leadership buy-in and a psychologically safe environment for employees to question the impact and decline meetings without guilt. It shifts the mindset from “busyness as a badge of honour” to “impact as a measure of success.”What's one “meeting legacy system” in your organization that needs a redesign?The main insights you'll get from this episode are :Visibility bias: presence = productivity, but most of the real work takes place behind the scenes, and visibility = value, so meetings become a status symbol.The users of the meeting ‘product' are attendees, but meetings are not generally designed with the user in mind – it tends to be a very poorly optimised product.A tangible metric is simply to ask users if the meeting was worth the time they invested, i.e. impact v effort, and what the organiser could do to improve it.Calendar cleanses offer temporary relief but no ownership for the users; ‘meeting doomsday' involves employees proactively deleting meetings.Time savings come mostly from small changes that add up, e.g. five minutes shorter, or fewer attendees – this gives employees social permission.Meetings are a symptom of a broken communication system in which employees do not understand how they contribute to the bigger picture.AI reinforces ‘busyness' and its role will depend how we enact it; AI makes collaboration worse as it offers an opportunity to cognitively offload hard work.There is a trend to over-index on tech, but we must be intentional and clarify how the AI is in service to the humans in the room.Collaboration overload and intensification of work with AI means that strategic collaboration will be required for specific types of output.Meeting design demonstrates leadership in an organisation, and the ability to rescue a meeting that is going badly.Leaders need to create a psychologically safe environment in which employees can tell leaders when the tech is not working.In the face of cognitive debt, we must use tech to become more strategic, and leverage AI to become more human, e.g. in terms of meeting schedules.Apply the rule of halves to one dimension of a dysfunctional meeting to trigger positive questioning and healthy conversation (with a potential domino effect).Find our more about Rebecca and her work here :https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hinds/https://www.glean.com/work-ai-institutehttps://www.rebeccahinds.com/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Best-Meeting-Ever-Principles/dp/1399640305For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

Red Flag Clients and What we Learned

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 32:36

The Biggest Client Mistakes We Made (So You Don't Have To)Every creative has one...that client.The one who ignores boundaries.Questions every decision.Pushes your contract.Asks for endless revisions.Or somehow leaves you questioning your own talent.In this episode of Magic Made, we're sharing the client stories we swore we'd never tell (without naming names, of course

#178 Subtract to Succeed: The leadership breakthrough with Nell 3D

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 51:26

It's about creating white space in our brain, on our desk, in our inbox, on the desktop of our screens to reduce clutter..While most leadership advice suggests adding more habits or tools, My discussion with Nell proposes that the most strategic action a leader can take is to subtract. We discuss a life's “forced stops,” which occur despite us feeling aligned and successful. Having a forced stop can be a pivotal moment, even in a fully aligned life; doing too much is dangerous to self and others.This contrasts with the common belief that one must feel “empty” to realize a problem. Nell introduces her “Lead in 3D Framework” and “Subtract to Succeed” philosophy, which challenges the traditional view of adding more to achieve more. This draws on two decades of global development and humanitarian leadership experience. It helps high-performing leaders address a quiet crisis: they are achieving success on paper but are running on empty.We explore the transformative power of subtraction, offering practical insights for leaders navigating an increasingly demanding world. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on work habits, the often-overlooked gender asymmetry in work-life balance, and the potential of regenerative leadership to combat exhaustion as a badge of seriousness. We explore practical methods for leaders to reconnect with their bodies, prioritize intentional space, and leverage their natural energy for sustainable impact.The modern leader faces unprecedented pressures, often pushing them towards unsustainable levels of activity. The call to “subtract to succeed” offers a vital counter-narrative, proposing that true growth and lasting impact come from strategic removal, not endless addition. Leaders can listen to the subtle signals of their bodies and environments, intentionally create space, and reallocate their energy towards what truly matters.This holistic approach, rooted in the interconnectedness of “me, we, and world,” fosters regenerative leadership that benefits not only the individual but also their teams, organizations, and the broader community. The journey begins with a simple act: choosing to believe in the reality that less, when done intentionally, ultimately brings more.What one non-essential task or thought pattern could you subtract today to create more impactful space?The main insights you'll get from this episode are :Having a forced stop can be a pivotal moment, even in a fully aligned life; doing too much is dangerous to self and others.The AI world enables overwhelm – we must recognise that the infrastructure is designed to enthrall us and breaking away from it is difficult.A framework for recognising the reality of our bodily systems within systems of systems is helpful to connect me, we, and the world, opening up opportunities.Less is more but the human instinct is to add; the ‘subtract to succeed' methodology uses the ‘stop, drop, and roll' approach from fire safety:stopping in situ, gathering data, paying attention, taking stockdropping experimentally, getting curious, creating spacerolling with the additional time and space, intentionally filling the vacuumThere is a gender difference re subtraction – feminine energy understands the need to stop, masculine energy less so.Feminine energy is interconnected and more systematic, whereas masculine energy is linear, partly shaped by the current system and societal stereotypes.There is resistance to the shift from a linear, industrial approach to a more interconnected approach in workplace cultures (due to the illusion of control).Regenerative leadership understands that neither energy inputs and outputs nor rest are created equal, which speaks for the benefits of diversity.Extractive capitalism detracts from rest and undermines the neurology of and need for rest; it is imperative to select activities that bring us joy and energise us.Learning what individuals' natural energy is enhances collaboration and delegation; subtraction is regenerative rather than extractive.The cognitive reframe for subtraction happens quickly because it is simple, has immediate tangible benefits and brings peace.Unhelpful thinking is very detrimental and leads to rumination as opposed to constructive thoughts – it is time to reclaim our brain power!A daily practice is transformative; we must believe that reality can be different and we choose our reality.Find out more about Nell and her work here :https://nell3d.substack.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nell3d/, https://www.nell3d.com/Guest pass : https://nell3d.substack.com/guestpassFor more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

The Lies We Believe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 32:19

In this episode of Magic Made, Chrissy and Megan unpack one of the biggest questions artists, entrepreneurs, photographers, designers, makers, and dreamers ask themselves.Chrissy shares her experience attending design school, while Megan shares what it was like building a photography business without formal training. Together, we explore the value of education, the power of self-teaching, and why creativity isn't something that can be handed to you in a classroom.Whether you're thinking about college, changing careers, or finally giving yourself permission to pursue something creative, this conversation is for you.✨ In this episode we talk about:Design school vs being self-taughtWhy comparison keeps creatives stuckThe hidden value of formal educationWhat school can never teach youFinding your own creative voiceBuilding confidence through practiceWhy creativity is something you do, not something you're given"Creativity isn't a credential. It's a practice."If this episode encouraged you, we'd love to hear what you're creating. Tag us on Instagram and show us the project you're bringing to life. We can't wait to cheer you on.

#177 Transform Your Leadership: Mood, Mindset & Mastering systems with Chris Majer

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 47:30

Imagine a world where leadership ignites potential, turning $200 million losses into $3 billion profits.A great conversation with Chris about transforming organisational performance, and moving beyond industrial-era practices. We explore the critical role of mood, leadership, and systems in fostering high-performing teams and how CEOs can navigate the challenges of the modern competitive landscape, including the impact of AI.Successful organisational transformation depends on three crucial variables: mood, leadership practices, and systems.Many organisations fail to realise their potential not due to bad people or poor tech, but bad practices. Transformation hinges on three levers: Mood, Leadership, and Systems, and yet, the majority of organisations miss the most critical piece. The trap? Ignoring the “mood” of the organisation.Mood isn't emotion, it is more of a predisposition for action. Generative moods like confidence and trust pave the way for progress, while degenerative moods like cynicism and resentment guarantee failure. You can't just paint over old, peeling walls with new paint and expect it to stick.After mood, new leadership and management practices are necessary to transition from industrial-era supervision to coordination-era collaboration. Leaders have two responsibilities – the guardian of mood and the architect of the future; they must listen to the organisation, read the world and not be risk averse. Finally, systems and processes must align with desired behaviours. For example, a compensation system rewarding individual effort will sabotage any attempt to build high-performing teams. The system itself must align with desired behaviours.What “mood” currently defines your team or organisation, and how is it impacting performance ?The main insights you'll get from this episode are :Elements of consistent winning performance from athletes can be transferred to any field with human beings and bring about transformation.Bad leadership management tries to use industrial-era methods with modern-day coordination workers whereas completely different leadership is required.Three levers of transformation:Mood: a predisposition for action, generative or degenerative for the future; most organisations have negative moods and if the mood is not right, nothing else matters.Leadership: a need to install new management practices, constitute teams, and design workflow.Systems: they must provide incentive for all, not reward individuals, and not ‘paint over old paint'.Caretaker CEOs vs. real leaders: new CEOs often promoted from within and remain in the manager mindset rather than assuming the role of leader.Leaders have two responsibilities – the guardian of mood and the architect of the future; they must listen to the organisation, read the world and not be risk averse.Sustaining competitive advantage depends on the CEO having a coach (cf. athletes) and being open to improvement.AI is creating disorder faster than we did and it cannot replace coaches; it must be used organisationally but not based on financial decisions (which affect mood).Awareness is a prerequisite to everything, and calm is a trainable skill – none of us can see our own limitations and we need to hear it from a trusted objective source.Taking new action starts transformation, being and doing differently experientially, finding your edge and continuing forward.The lone ranger/noble hero is an inhibiting leadership myth as nothing is created alone; great leaders build teams and develop people.To navigate transformation in an AI world, the CEO must listen to the junior people first – there is no innovation in the boardroom.Find out more about Chris and his work here :https://humanpotentialproject.com/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Transform-Passion-Purpose-Daily/dp/1623362717https://chrismajer.com/For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

#176 AI & Inclusion: Design for an Equitable Future with Stephanie Sylvestre

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 52:03

Imagine a world where AI doesn't just automate tasks, but actively builds bridges, connecting individuals to mentorship and opportunities previously out of reach.Stephanie and I discuss how AI can level the playing field for underrepresented communities and can drive transformation, inclusion, and belonging. We explore the intersection of digital innovation and human systems, particularly looking at responsible AI solutions through intentional design. A critical blind spot in AI adoption however is not knowing what the root access it. Many leaders are rushing to implement new AI tools without understanding the underlying risks.Our conversation uncovered that the true power of AI lies not just in its capabilities, but in its responsible deployment. This means having clean, validated data and carefully configured agents. Just as a human needs clear instructions and a focused task, so does AI. A small, refined dataset leads to more accurate, less “hallucinating” results.Building responsible AI means involving the people it will serve from the very beginning. and creating AI solutions that are specifically designed for people whose voices are often unheard, operationalizing inclusion in a way that I hadn't considered before - this is the mission of Avatar buddy.We also discussed the concept of digital twins – digital versions of ourselves that capture our personality and life history. These aren't just cool tech, they're tools for accessibility, providing judgment-free support and encouragement.We also explored Mosaic Commons, Stephanie's virtual community for digital twins, and how crucial representation is. Mosaic commons is a space where Black and brown people can see themselves reflected. This idea of seeing yourself in positions of power and access is such a powerful motivator for intentionally building for inclusion and reminds me how key representation is, even in the digital realm.I truly believe that the future of AI hinges on intentional design and ethical considerations. If you're a leader, I urge you to think about Stephanie's advice: don't use AI just because everyone else is. Instead, have clarity on the problems you're trying to solve and include diverse voices in the design process.Main insights you'll get from this episode are :AI and inclusion belong together at the intersection of digital innovation, culture change and human systems.AI can level the playing field for marginalised/locked-out communities so that inclusion becomes a design decision.Avatar Buddy delivers cutting-edge, responsible AI solutions for transformation, belonging and performance.AI must have clean data that is accurate and has been reviewed by humans, as well as be deployed properly with specific directions to reduce hallucinations.As it is designed like a human brain, AI makes mistakes, but smaller datasets produce more accurate results.AI agents must be properly configured to prevent slop, and it cannot perform infinite multiple tasks together.Avatar Buddy uses digital twins to digitise people: capturing their essence, interviewing them, taking an audio sample and feeding everything into the AI.The underlying premise is that everyone can overcome if they have one loving adult in their life who believes in them more than they believe in themselves.For AI to fulfil this role, it is configured not be to addictive, to improve knowledge acquisition/retention and self-esteem, and to be judgement-free.AI levels the playing field, gives a voice to those who don't have one, promotes accessibility and enables people to see themselves reflected back.To operationalise inclusion, C-suite digital twins can offer real human insights, let leaders be heard and seen too, and give juniors access to the C-suite.The 5-step process is ultimately aimed at eliminating bottlenecks, not people, and involves meeting the whole team to craft the solution they will use.Diversity of opinion is fundamental to development at Avatar Buddy, which is also localised for different geographical regions.Guardrails are required when building AI, e.g. only use products you understand; a productivity increase no longer requires edge cases or the latest development.AI can be used in some parts of business processes but always with humans in between; used correctly, it removes emotional churn and improves quality of life.Google AI is a safe, simple, fast and low-risk alternative and can improve civil society.Leaders need a specific problem to solve with AI (but nothing mission-critical) and must include all the appropriate voices.Find out more about Stephanie and her work here :https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-a-sylvestre/https://avatarbuddy.co/https://youtu.be/32LAt1sJPTA?si=I6-OowG5E8yy2DU8For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

#175 Transforming leadership : the Hidden Cost of Workplace Grief with Dr Angela Fusaro

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 39:57

When there is any deviation from expectations, grief show up, we just don't call it that... A brilliant conversation with Angela Fusaro, an emergency medicine physician and CEO, and our conversation completely shifted my perspective. Here is the powerful idea that really resonated with me: what if these feelings, these un-budgeted operating costs of change, are actually a form of grief? Not just the traditional grief we think of, but a “non-traditional grief” — any deviation from our expectations.It's a game-changer for understanding how our teams truly function, and how we can manage navigating the unseen costs of organizational change as levers for business growth. We explore how acknowledging non-traditional grief can improve team performance and leadership identity in an AI-driven world.Our brains are wired for pattern recognition, and when expectations aren't met, our brains interpret it as a threat. This kicks us into defensive & undesirable behaviours we often see: micromanagement, rumination, or even just general irritability. Naming it as loss or grief, rather than anger or frustration, disarms it and creates a path to deal with it constructively.This reframe is crucial because it allows us to move from a place of blaming to a place of understanding. We can't control everything, especially with things like AI changing our landscape so rapidly, but we can control how we process these moments.Leaders have a responsibility to take this bold step, as their role offers a level of protection that individual contributors may not feel, and building this space for explicit co-regulation is what will keep performance and safety at a level where business and people can grow and thrive in the AI era.The main insights you'll get from this episode are :Leadership in the ER involves facing grief and being comfortable with loss, yet deviation from expectation affects all professional settings and elicits the same human response.Human brains are wired for pattern recognition, and to have intention or want a desired outcome, but this loss of expectation is often not acknowledged, leading to irritability, rumination, and micromanagement in teams.The brain interprets deviation as a threat, but naming grief disarms it; many leaders see the discussion of vulnerable topics as a loss of authority but normalising vulnerability helps co-regulation, which improves performance.Unprocessed grief threatens confidence, certainty and control – it entails complexity and pain, which are important signals that can be leveraged once acknowledged.Holding grief and gratitude at the same time is a necessary leadership skill but requires practice and training our brain to believe; we use gratitude to cope with loss rather than alongside it (as part of a transition process).‘And' is a powerful word in terms of polarity: in systems thinking, it reframes processes, decision-making, and outcomes from a duality perspective and instils worth and authenticity in the process.AI is increasing how often leaders have to let go of what they think would work: as AI fulfils more complex tasks for us, our ability to process being human and connection to each other will have to accelerate.Leaders will have to model this, demonstrating a shift away from outcome-based KPIs to KPIs that value decision-making quality and the bravery to make decisions in ever-increasing ambiguity.Leaders must take stock with their team after a setback to acknowledge it, reframe regret, and commit to doing things differently going forward; accountability requires a safe environment to prevent the ‘blame game'.Accountability will be the last thing to be delegated to AI, e.g. in medicine, the responsibility is still on the physician - AI is unable to handle the complexity of being human, to hold polarities, to metabolise loss, etc.People with authority must take the first bold step to acknowledge the truth and reflect for themselves if they can self-regulate before tackling co-regulating others.Find out more about Angela and her work here :https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelafusaromd/For more information on this episode please visit www.transformforvalue.com/podcastTo carry on developing your leadership and building a relevant & high performing team, connect with me here : https://calendly.com/transformforvalue/connect

How Low Can you Go? – David Alexander and Chris Donaldson #410

Karl Morris - The Brainbooster

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 50:15

Today on the Mind Caddie, I'm joined by the hosts of the hugely popular golf podcast How Low Can You Go? — David Alexander and Chris Donaldson. I first met David and Chris at the Mind Caddie seminar at Murrayfield Golf Club, hosted by Jonnie Cliff, and it was immediately clear these two golfers were on a journey. Like so many club golfers, they simply wanted to answer one question: How good can I actually become? That commitment to improvement, curiosity, and honest self-reflection became the foundation of their now fast-growing podcast How Low Can You Go? They previously invited me onto their show, so it was great to return the favour and dive deeper into the realities of golf improvement, performance psychology, expectations, and resilience. This episode will resonate with every golfer trying to lower their handicap, manage frustration on the course, and enjoy the process of getting better. In this conversation we discuss: Why the real prize in golf is often the journey, not the score Managing expectations and avoiding the comparison trap Why you must learn to trust and research your own experience Golf as a powerful tool for character building and personal growth The "1-2-3 System" for handling poor shots and difficult outcomes How Dave rebuilt his confidence after hitting rock bottom The emotional ups and downs every amateur golfer experiences Mindset strategies for club golfers wanting long-term improvement This is a warm, honest, funny and insightful discussion with two passionate golfers whose story many of you will instantly relate to. If you enjoy conversations around golf psychology, golf improvement, mental performance, and the realities of amateur golf, this episode is for you. To find out more about How Low Can You Go? visit: How Low Can You Go? Podcast To become a Certified Mind Factor Coach visit: The Mind Factor To follow the Mind Caddie journey visit: Mind Caddie Golf

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What to Do When You Feel Like You Have No Time for Yourself

Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 20:10 Transcription Available

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the feeling of having no time for yourself and shares practical strategies to reclaim your time, energy, and sense of control. She discusses why time loss happens, how to recenter yourself, the power of tracking your activities, simplifying your commitments, and creating more space—both in your schedule and your environment. With empowering questions and actionable tips, this episode will help you shift from overwhelm to ownership, so you can start making your time work for you.Timestamps00:00:00: Introduction to the episode and miniseries topic00:01:32: Discussion of the feeling of having no time for yourself and time loss00:03:45: Recommendation 1: Recentering yourself in your own activities00:06:00: Recommendation 2: Tracking your time and commitments00:10:55: Recommendation 3: Creating more space in your life, including decluttering00:14:34: Recommendation 4: Becoming comfortable with having more space and reducing anxiety00:17:49: The benefits of self-regulation and how small shifts can expand your sense of time00:18:23: Invitation to download the free worksheet and preview of the next episode00:19:23: Closing remarks and how to connect with the podcastTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/restoreTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

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3 Things You Must Get Right for Safe Canning

Pantry Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 26:50

Canning safety can feel overwhelming, especially when you hear all the warnings and conflicting advice out there. But what if it's actually much simpler than you think?In today's episode, I'm breaking down the three things you absolutely must get right for canning safety so you can preserve food with confidence and peace of mind.We'll talk about:Why so many people feel afraid of canningThe truth about botulism and real riskHow pH determines whether you water bath or pressure canWhy processing time matters more than you thinkThe biggest mistakes to avoid (including unsafe methods still being taught today)How to confidently know your food is safe on the shelfIf you've ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?”—this episode will give you the clarity you need.

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#75 Dr. Amy Robbins, How to Deepen your Intuitive Connection

The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 86:01

On this episode, I sit down for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Amy Robbins. Dr. Robbins has been a clinical psychologist in private practice for almost 20 years and the Director of Mental Health at BIÂN, a holistic wellness center in Chicago.Our discussion is a beautiful exploration of what the human mind is capable of and how you can become happier through living a more fulfilling existence. Our conversation includes; Dr. Robbins' journey to becoming a clinical psychologist, how being an educator and helper is rooted in her DNA, learning how to set aside your own ego in order to chase true happiness, using your emotions as a guiding compass for the life you want to live, how to deepen your connection with intuition, the balance between being a clinical psychologist while also being a deeply intuitive individual, remembering to capture the wonders of life as they unfold, understanding and appreciating the unique lens through which each of us views the world, and so much more!To listen to Dr. Amy Robbins' Podcast, please visit: https://www.dramyrobbins.com/podcastTo learn more about Dr. Amy Robbins, please visit: https://www.dramyrobbins.com/To connect with Dr. Amy Robbins on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins/To learn more about Dr. Amy Robbins' course, please visit: https://www.dramyrobbins.com/spiritually-informed-therapy-2

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How One Group Program Changed My Entire Life

Make More Money without Selling Your Soul

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 29:50

Group programs have changed my life, and I'm not saying that for drama.In this episode, I'm sharing the personal, real story of how running my first group program shifted everything for me, financially, emotionally, and practically, as a single parent trying to rebuild from the ground up.I also talk about why your story matters more than ever in 2026, especially with AI making online content feel a bit… samey.If you've been thinking about launching a group offer, or you've been hiding behind “I'll do it when I'm ready”, this is your nudge to lead with heart, back yourself, and build something that supports your wellbeing too.Highlights:(02:10) The Brighton mastermind day, and what ambitious women in a room can unlock(03:55) AI is changing social media, and why your lived story is the only real advantage(07:35) Why I chose group programs, and the question most people forget to answer: why you?(12:30) Burnout meets Covid, launching anyway, and why I do not recommend my method(15:55) Ten people, a first 10k month, and the moment I realised life could change fast(28:05) The free workshop, the Telegram group, and what's coming next on the podcastTo find out more:WebsiteInstagram(FREE) THE PROFITABLE PRACTITIONER'S GUIDEThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

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The Holy Name of Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 11:38

Welcome to the SSPX Podcast, and Happy New Year. This week, like last week, we're offering a special presentation on the podcast, bringing together a sermon and a reflection for the great feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. As we come to this Sunday in the traditional calendar, the Church invites us to linger over something very small in sound, yet immeasurable in meaning: the Holy Name of Jesus. This feast draws us back to the earliest days of Our Lord's life on earth, to the moment when His name was spoken and given according to the will of the Father. Before He preached, before He worked miracles, before He shed His blood on Calvary, He bore a name that already revealed His mission. In Sacred Scripture, names are never accidental. They express identity and calling. In the case of the Child born at Bethlehem, the name given to Him tells us exactly why He has come. Jesus means “God saves.” It is not a title He assumes later, but a truth present from the beginning. Even in His infancy, at His circumcision, He begins to fulfill what that name proclaims. The Church has always understood that this name is not merely to be spoken, but revered, invoked, and lived. The liturgy bows before it. The saints return to it again and again. They teach us that the Holy Name is light for the mind, strength for the will, and comfort for the wounded heart. It steadies the soul and recalls us to what matters most. Today's reflections draw from Scripture, from the Church's prayer, and from saints who loved this name deeply, especially Saint Bernard, whose words we will hear in full. Let us allow the Holy Name of Jesus to echo quietly within us, not as a sound alone, but as a saving presence. - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional- it's a perfect companion!Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website:https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. https://sspx.org

Restoring All Things in Christ - Together

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 3:10

Please visit SSPXPodcast.com to learn more or find out how to make a one-time or recurring donation. Your generosity contributes to the Society keeping faith with the motto of its patron, St. Pius X, to “restore all things in Christ.” Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional- it's a perfect companion!Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website:https://sspx.org/ What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

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Restoring All Things in Christ - Together

SSPX Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 3:10

The Childlike Wonder of St. Francis de Sales at Christmas

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 12:38

Today we are doing a special sermon presentation on the podcast. Instead of one of our priests of the Society of Saint Pius X, we'll re-present a sermon by one of - if not the giant – of preaching in all of Christendom, St. Francis de Sales. And so it might help to know something about the preacher who gave it almost exactly 400 years ago today. St. Francis de Sales was one of the great bishops and spiritual teachers of the early seventeenth century, known not for fiery rhetoric, but for clarity, patience, and a deep pastoral charity. He believed that souls are won for God not by pressure or argument, but by gentleness and love. Even those who opposed him were often disarmed by the kindness and calm strength of his preaching. Saint Francis had a special devotion to the mystery of the Incarnation and to the feast of Christmas. He frequently returned in his sermons and writings to the humility of God made man, marveling that the eternal Word chose to come into the world as a helpless child. For him, Bethlehem was a school of confidence and simplicity, where the soul learns to trust God and to approach Him without fear. The sermon you are about to hear was preached at Midnight Mass on Christmas Day in 1622. The stillness of that hour held deep meaning for St. Francis. While the world slept, he saw heaven quietly at work, revealing a God who comes without spectacle, without force, and without demand, asking only to be welcomed. As you listen, allow these words to lead you to the crib at Bethlehem, and to encounter once again the Child who comes into the world tonight out of love for us. - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional- it's a perfect companion!Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website:https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. https://sspx.org

Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (Rebroadcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 61:46

This podcast is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode of Food for Thought, I explore the long, often-forgotten history of abstaining from meat during Advent and other Christian fasting periods, and how that tradition actually aligns beautifully with a modern vegan lifestyle.Drawing from my own Catholic upbringing, I look at how rites and rituals like Lent and Advent once emphasized simplicity, self-restraint, and giving up animal products, and how language, church rules, and holiday foods still carry traces of that history.I also invite listeners—religious or not—to consider their own version of conscious “fasting,” and I touch on traditional Advent/Christmas foods like Stollen that grew out of these practices.Here's the video version of the introduction to the re-broadcast:In this episode, you'll learn:* Historically, Christians spent more days not eating meat (and often other animal products) than eating it, especially around Lent and Advent.* The idea that being vegan is “incompatible” with culture or religion is new; religious abstinence from animal products is centuries old.* Words like “Carnival” (from carne levare – “remove meat”) and traditions like Meatfare/Cheesefare Sundays reflect this meatless history.* Advent used to be a serious season of fasting and abstinence, not just a time of treats, shopping, and countdown calendars.* Different Christian traditions (especially Eastern and Ethiopian Orthodox) still practice very strict, essentially vegan fasts for many days of the year.* Over time, church rules relaxed, and meat-eating became normalized and constant, while fasting became optional or symbolic.* You don't have to be religious to embrace the spirit of fasting: you can choose to simplify your diet, give something up (like alcohol, sugar, eating out, or processed foods), and let the feast feel more meaningful at the end.* Many beloved holiday foods—like Stollen, fruitcake, and other Advent breads and sweets—arose from these traditions of fasting, scarcity, and then feasting.* Part 2 will dive into Christmas feasting and traditional foods tied to the 12 Days of Christmas and Twelfth Night.Support the PodcastTo keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you're not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They're simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate.If you find this episode helpful, please consider giving it a like, share, comment, or restack. Remember Food for Thought is a listener-supported podcast, and your support as a paid subscriber helps me continue creating content that inspires compassion and action—for animals, people, and the planet.If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you'll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!* Complement SupplementsEverything you need, nothing you don't. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources.

Season 3 Episode 44 - Choosing Calm Over Chaos This Holiday Season

The Life of a Bon Vivant

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 20:08

In today's episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares how she stays grounded and intentional during the busy holiday season. She talks about simple habits and mindset routines she employs on a daily basis to set boundaries and protect her energy, reminding listeners that with a little intention, the holidays can be both joyful and calm.For more podcast episodes: https://MonPetitFour.com/Podcast/To sign up and receive the latest episodes and other updates from the blog: https://MonPetitFour.com/Sign-Up/

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Episode 75: Top 5 Card Games

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 58:22

Send us a textIf you've listened to even one of our episodes, you know we love games! Last year we ranked our favorite board games, so this year we picked our favorite card games. And just in time for gift-giving season! We'd love to hear your favorites we need to know about!Follow us on Instagram/TikTok/YouTube @TwiNSYNC.podcastTo hear our favorite board games, listen to episode 47: Top 5 Board Games: https://twinsync.buzzsprout.com/2370235/episodes/17053496-episode-47-top-5-board-games

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Celebrating Soy: The Science and Health Benefits of Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 64:20

As part of our deeper series on protein, perimenopause, and hormone health, this episode kicks off a multi-part exploration of soy—one of the most misunderstood yet most powerful foods in our plant-based toolkit.This podcast is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.There's so much confusion around soy—does it act like estrogen? Does it affect hormones? And what about breast cancer? In this first episode of a multi-part series on soy, we walk through * what phytoestrogens really are (and aren't)* how isoflavones behave in the body* why soy foods are considered such a nutritional powerhouseWe explore: * what soy actually is* why it's so misunderstood in the West* the environmental realities behind global soy production* the unique benefits of tofu, tempeh, and edamame * estrogen-receptor–positive cancer and what the research really shows about it and its relationship to soyAll of this lays the groundwork for understanding soy's real role in our health—far beyond the myths and misinformation—and prepares us for Parts 2 and 3, where we'll explore soy's impact on menopause symptoms, hormone health, and how to incorporate these nourishing foods into your daily life with confidence and joy.*High-Protein Recipes Featuring Tofu, Tempeh, and EdamameIf you're enjoying this series and want practical, delicious ways to bring more soy foods into your life, don't miss my new recipe e-book, High-Protein Recipes Featuring Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame. It features 12 savory, protein-rich recipes—spreads, soups, salads, sandwiches, and mains—all with 10-20 grams of protein per realistic serving. Each recipe includes a beautiful photo and full nutrition information to make meal planning easy and satisfying.Related Episodes* Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)* Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You're Getting Enough* Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts* Building Strength and Muscle: Protein Intake, Protein Timing, and Lifting Heavy Sh*tSupport the PodcastTo keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you're not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They're simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate.If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you'll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!* Complement SupplementsEverything you need, nothing you don't. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources.

Building Strength and Muscle: Protein Intake, Protein Timing, and Lifting Heavy Sh*t

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 75:10

In this episode, we return to protein—this time looking at how to use it strategically to build and maintain muscle, especially as we age (or level up, as I like to say).If you haven't yet listened to Are You Getting Enough Protein? Part One and Are You Getting Enough Protein? Part Two, I highly recommend doing so — they lay the foundation for this deeper dive into how protein works in the body, how much we actually need, and why amino acids from plants are identical to those from animals.Today, we're getting practical and personal by looking at:* The many benefits (besides aesthetics) when we build muscle* Why protein timing matters as much as protein amount* How leucine — one of the branched-chain amino acids — acts as the “on switch” for muscle repair and growth* Why lifting heavy (yes, heavy sh*t!) is essential for preserving strength, bone density, and metabolic health* How creatine supports muscle building* Shifting from weight loss to body recomposition* Answers to your questions about collagenYou'll learn how to overcome anabolic resistance (our body's natural decline in muscle-building efficiency with age), why women in particular benefit from shorter post-workout protein windows, and how simple daily habits play into muscle repair and longevity.If you've been wondering how to eat and train for strength, confidence, and longevity — while keeping it plant-based and joyful — this episode is for you.Listen wherever you get your podcasts by clicking “play” on the player above. Thanks for leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and for supporting this podcast!This podcast is listener-supported. NO ADS! To receive new posts and support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Related Episodes* Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)* Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You're Getting Enough* Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful BoostsSupport the PodcastTo keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you're not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They're simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate.If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you'll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!* Complement SupplementsEverything you need, nothing you don't. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources.

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Omega 3s, Omega 6s, and The Truth About Seed Oils

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 24:37

In this episode of Food for Thought, we're separating fact from fear when it comes to omega-3s, omega-6s, and seed oils. I share what I've learned from testing my own Omega-3 Index, what the results mean, and how I'm adjusting my diet and supplements for both heart and brain health.We'll talk about why omega-6s aren't inherently bad, how to bring balance back through whole foods and direct EPA/DHA sources, and why testing (not guessing) is the key to optimizing your health.If you've ever wondered whether you're getting enough omega-3s—or if all those seed oil headlines have left you confused—this episode is for you.This podcast is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Related Episodes* Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You're Getting Enough* Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)Support the PodcastTo keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you're not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They're simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate.If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you'll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!* Complement SupplementsEverything you need, nothing you don't. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources.

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How Not to Be Cynical About the World—and Be Calmer, Happier, and More Hopeful

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 21:24

In this episode, I share why I've been off mainstream media (and feel calmer, clearer, and more engaged), how I stay informed on my terms, and what the Tao Te Ching and Stoicism taught me about hope that does the work. We'll look at the “doom loop,” why outrage isn't engagement, and how to channel energy into real life—voting, volunteering, showing up for people you love—without pretending everything's fine. Along the way, I unpack a Tao passage that once infuriated me (“You can't improve the world”) and how it ultimately freed me: the world is imperfect—and we make it better anyway. This podcast is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Support the PodcastTo keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you're not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They're simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate.If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you'll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!* Complement SupplementsEverything you need, nothing you don't. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources. (Discount includes Omega-3 Index tests!)

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Time is Passing. How Do You Want to Spend It?

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 21:58

You may not know this, but I'm a huge Lord of the Rings fan—both the novels and the film—and this episode springs from one of the most powerful lines in both the books and the movies. When the world feels heavy—politics, climate, cruelty—that sentence brings me back to what I can actually choose: my response to it all.I also share some of my favorite thoughts from one of my favorite Stoic philosophers that align with that concept.Time will pass anyway. How do we want to spend it? Listen in, and let's decide—on purpose—what to do with the time that's been given to us.Support the PodcastTo keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you're not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They're simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate.If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you'll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!* Complement SupplementsEverything you need, nothing you don't. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources. (Discount includes Omega-3 Index tests!)

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Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You're Getting Enough

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 37:34

In this updated episode of Food for Thought—Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain (and Get Enough!)—we talk about these incredibly important fatty acids that are vital for brain, heart, mood, eye, and overall health. You've probably heard recommendations to eat fish to get your omega-3 fats, but listen to understand exactly what these fats are—and why skipping the middle fish is beneficial.What's also essential is getting an amount of omega-3s that truly protects your brain, heart, and other organs. The best way to know if you're getting enough is to test. I share my own story—testing my Omega-3 Index (and my husband's), learning we were low, increasing our intake, and testing again. In the episode, I share the results with you and encourage you to test yourself!In this episode, we cover:* Why omega-rich plant foods (like flax seeds and walnuts) are great for many reasons but limited when it comes to converting ALA into EPA and DHA.* How and why to skip the fish and get your omega-3s where the fish get them (i.e. algae).* What the Omega-3 Index is—what it measures, how to test it (including at home), and why it's not on standard panels. (Find tests online, or get 15% off of Complement's tests. Use JOYFULVEGAN for your discount.* How I increased my Omega-3 Index by over 60%—and my husband's by 100%.* …and so much more!Tune in for the full story, and remember…Food for Thought is a listener-supported podcast, and your support as a paid subscriber helps me continue creating content that inspires compassion and action—for animals, people, and the planet.Related Episodes* Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)Support the PodcastTo keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you're not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They're simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate.If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you'll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!* Complement SupplementsEverything you need, nothing you don't. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources. (Discount includes Omega-3 Index tests!)

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Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 47:23

Today's episode is an update of one I produced a few years ago—so you have the most accurate, up-to-date, science-based information about how to eat as healthfully as possible and how to use supplements to complement an already healthy diet. In this episode, you'll learn:* Why I prefer targeted essentials over one-size-fits-all multivitamins* The non-negotiables I prioritize (and why), including B12, D3, DHA/EPA, Creatine, and more* The helpful boosts to consider based on needs, life stage, and even what lab results show* How life stages (perimenopause, postmenopause, aging, athletic training) change what “enough” looks like* Practical tips for hitting calcium targets from food * How to build simple supplement routines* …and so much moreIf you find this episode helpful, please consider giving it a like, share, comment, or restack. Remember Food for Thought is a listener-supported podcast, and your support as a paid subscriber helps me continue creating content that inspires compassion and action—for animals, people, and the planet.Support the PodcastTo keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you're not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They're simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate.If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you'll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!* Complement SupplementsEverything you need, nothing you don't. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources.

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Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 69:36

We're continuing the protein conversation I started in Are You Getting Enough Protein? (Part One and Part Two). In those episodes, I unpacked why amino acids from plant and animal sources are identical, why the RDA is just a minimum, and why being intentional about protein matters as we level up in age and fitness.Paid subscribers enjoy printable resources and my recipe for Homemade Seitan, so join the club today!In this episode,* I explain why “lean protein” really means plants.* I show why plant protein being “less concentrated” is actually a feature, not a bug.* I share why the protein-to-calorie ratio is such a helpful measurement, especially if your goal is fat loss and muscle gain.* I focus on plant foods that are both protein-rich and practical to eat (spoiler: I'm not eating 5 tablespoons of spirulina a day).* I parse out the 4 categories of protein-rich plant foods:*

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Don't Pardon Me, I'm an Inconvenient Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 19:17

In this follow-up to last week's Calling All “Good Girls” episode, Dr. Becky dives deeper into embracing the role of the “inconvenient woman.” What begins with a simple “I want my coffee my way” moment evolves into a powerful realization: Identifying, owning, and articulating our desires as women can be incredibly uncomfortable. Dr. Becky encourages all self-identifying “Good Girls” to reflect on what they truly want for themselves and to embrace the inconvenience that comes with pursuing it.Do you want to learn more about how we're celebrating being an inconvenient woman at Good Inside? Check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/lp/inconvenient-women/Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcastTo listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategy

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Calling All "Good Girls"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 22:07

As adult women, why is it so difficult to answer the question, "What do I want for myself?" Why does it feel uncomfortable to claim our desires? In this episode, Dr. Becky explores the good girl conditioning we've been taught since childhood and challenges women to break free from these constraints. She inspires us to embrace being inconvenient, put ourselves first, and break free from limiting cycles of behavior.Do you want to learn more about how we're celebrating being an inconvenient woman at Good Inside? Check out the link here: https://tinyurl.com/ydw32bu8Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcastTo listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategyToday's episode is brought to you by Life360:As older kids approach their teen years, we want them to feel more independent. And this is also true: When we're no longer the ones getting them from point A to point B, we need to know they've made it to their destination. So, what's one way we can keep our teens safe while validating their (developmentally appropriate) need for separation? Good Inside just teamed up with Life360, the leading family safety app that helps parents navigate this delicate balance, to bring you a FREE video series on how to talk about tough topics, like peer pressure and curfews, with your teen. With customized locations for frequent destinations like school and practice, automated arrival notifications, and even driving reports that help teach good behind-the-wheel habits, Life360 lets teens spread their wings while giving parents peace of mind. Visit Good Inside's YouTube page—www.youtube.com/@ goodinside—to watch now! And to learn more about how Life360 can support your family's safety journey, head to Life 360.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Nanny:Finding the right person to take care of your kids can be exhausting. The hours of searching, vetting, and second-guessing–it can feel like its own full-time job!That's why I want to tell you about Hello Nanny! They're a nationwide agency that matches families with nannies and other household support like family assistants or household managers–whatever you need.If you're someone who likes to be in the driver's seat, you might be into their DIY Placement Service–they send you tailored candidate matches and provide things like interview questions, contract templates, onboarding guides, and more. You're still in total control of the process; they just give you tools to make it way easier. If you'd rather offload those tasks, check out their Concierge Placement Service, where they handle everything for you!Check them out at hellonanny.com—you can use promo code DRBECKY for 10% off—that's good until April 16th. Learn more about the upcoming Effective Alternatives to Punishments workshop: https://bit.ly/4g2tKGD

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Revisit - A Plate of Shame

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 26:47

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Going out to dinner is not what it once was if you are bringing your kids. What used to be an easy book a restaurant and go, is a bit more complicated when it's a party bigger than two. But we all need a break! We all deserve dinner out with or without our kids. This week, Dr. Becky talks to a parent about the public shaming she recently received when she took her kids out for an early sushi dinner. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/3WbIvzwFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcastTo listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategyToday's episode is brought to you by Life360: As older kids approach their teen years, we want them to feel more independent. And this is also true: When we're no longer the ones getting them from point A to point B, we need to know they've made it to their destination. So, what's one way we can keep our teens safe while validating their (developmentally appropriate) need for separation? Good Inside just teamed up with Life360, the leading family safety app that helps parents navigate this delicate balance, to bring you a FREE video series on how to talk about tough topics, like peer pressure and curfews, with your teen. With customized locations for frequent destinations like school and practice, automated arrival notifications, and even driving reports that help teach good behind-the-wheel habits, Life360 lets teens spread their wings while giving parents peace of mind. Visit Good Inside's YouTube page—www.youtube.com/@ goodinside—to watch now! And to learn more about how Life360 can support your family's safety journey, head to Life 360.com.Today's episode is brought to you by CAMP: Have you heard about Dr. Becky's new children's book, That's My Truck! A Good Inside Story About Hitting? Well, it's coming out in just a few weeks, and she's so excited to share that she's partnering with CAMP to celebrate its release. Dr. Becky is hosting special signings at CAMP locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. If you don't know about CAMP, they're sort of ... part toy store, part immersive family playspace, and they all have a magic door. They're all about bringing families together through play. So, if you have kids ages 4-8 and you're anywhere near New York on April 7th, LA on April 23rd, or Chicago on April 24th, please stop by CAMP....and bring your kids! They'll have activities to do, and every child's ticket comes with a copy of her book, which she'll be there to sign for you! Learn more about the tour at www.camp.com/Dr-Becky-Thats-My-Truck Learn more about the upcoming Effective Alternatives to Punishments workshop: https://bit.ly/4g2tKGD

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A Funny Take on Millennial Parenting with Ilana Glazer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 43:30

Comedian and actress Ilana Glazer joins Dr. Becky to talk about motherhood, boundaries, and being a millennial parent. Together, they explore navigating modern parenting with boundaries, love, and challenges.Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcastTo listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategyToday's episode is brought to you by Life360: As older kids approach their teen years, we want them to feel more independent. And this is also true: When we're no longer the ones getting them from point A to point B, we need to know they've made it to their destination. So, what's one way we can keep our teens safe while validating their (developmentally appropriate) need for separation? Good Inside just teamed up with Life360, the leading family safety app that helps parents navigate this delicate balance, to bring you a FREE video series on how to talk about tough topics, like peer pressure and curfews, with your teen. With customized locations for frequent destinations like school and practice, automated arrival notifications, and even driving reports that help teach good behind-the-wheel habits, Life360 lets teens spread their wings while giving parents peace of mind. Visit Good Inside's YouTube page—www.youtube.com/@ goodinside—to watch now! And to learn more about how Life360 can support your family's safety journey, head to Life 360.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Lolleez: As a mom of three, cough and cold season can be brutal, so Dr. Becky is always on the lookout for products that make it easier. Lolleez throat soothing pops work so well to treat sore throats and since they're a flat lollipop and taste amazing, kids will actually take them. Such a smart idea, especially for young kids who can't gargle or have throat lozenges! The best part? Lolleez are certified organic and made with ingredients you can actually pronounce—plus, they come in fun, kid-approved flavors like Birthday Cake, Strawberry, and Watermelon! And let's be real: if your kids have it, you're probably next in line. So they also make Sootheez, throat soothing drops for adults – same clean ingredients, and delicious flavors like Watermelon Mint and Berry Lemonade. You can find Lolleez and Sootheez at Target and Walmart or online at TheEezCo.com. Learn more about the upcoming Effective Alternatives to Punishments workshop: https://bit.ly/4g2tKGD

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