Podcasts about practical guide

Even as cybersecurity has grown and become universially accepted, the field has continued to struggle when attempting to assess and aquire talent. Oftentimes, there is a disconnect between what organizations need and what they interview for leading vague job postings and ineffective hirings. In this episode of CISO Perspectives, host ⁠Kim Jones⁠ sits down with Jeff Welgan, the Chief Strategist and CEO at SkillRex, to discuss how we assess talent. Throughout the conversation, Jeff and Kim will discuss the problems associated with traditional workforce management and how modernizing this approach can provide a strategic advantage. Want more CISO Perspectives? Check out a companion ⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠ by our very own Ethan Cook, where he breaks down key insights, shares behind-the-scenes context, and highlights research that complements this episode. It's the perfect follow-up if you're curious about the cyber talent crunch and how we can reshape the ecosystem for future professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and Israel are highlighting recent military gains as the conflict with Iran continues, including reports that Iran's newly installed supreme leader has been wounded. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO), a combat veteran and former police officer, joins the Rundown to discuss the military reality of Iranian aggression and why he believes 20% of the world's oil supply is being held for "nuclear blackmail." Plus, the worries over a potential domestic security crisis as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, and how the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown impacts local law enforcement's ability to stop homegrown terror. A new book is helping women through the trials and tribulations of life and in work by finding the tools and willpower within. After a career in politics and leadership, Emily Lampkin created the Women Leaders Series, which trains thousands of women around the world to work their way to success. She joins Dana Perino to discuss her new book, “Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman's Practical Guide to Real-Life Success,” and the steps within it to propel female leaders ahead. Plus, commentary by FOX News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. and Israel are highlighting recent military gains as the conflict with Iran continues, including reports that Iran's newly installed supreme leader has been wounded. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO), a combat veteran and former police officer, joins the Rundown to discuss the military reality of Iranian aggression and why he believes 20% of the world's oil supply is being held for "nuclear blackmail." Plus, the worries over a potential domestic security crisis as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, and how the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown impacts local law enforcement's ability to stop homegrown terror. A new book is helping women through the trials and tribulations of life and in work by finding the tools and willpower within. After a career in politics and leadership, Emily Lampkin created the Women Leaders Series, which trains thousands of women around the world to work their way to success. She joins Dana Perino to discuss her new book, “Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman's Practical Guide to Real-Life Success,” and the steps within it to propel female leaders ahead. Plus, commentary by FOX News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2937: Mark Manson cuts through the noise of modern dating advice by arguing that attraction starts with emotional health, self-respect, and authenticity, not clever lines or perfectly timed texts. He explores how neediness sabotages connection, why compatibility matters as much as chemistry, and how strong boundaries protect your wellbeing. This guide challenges you to become the kind of person who naturally attracts healthy, fulfilling relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/guide-to-modern-dating Quotes to ponder: "Neglecting to establish clear boundaries can lead to all sorts of problems, including resentment, anxiety, and even abuse." "Your emotional wellbeing is your top priority, and it's not worth sacrificing for the sake of someone who doesn't respect you." "By being clear and assertive about your boundaries, you'll attract partners who share your values and priorities, and build a relationship that's both fulfilling and sustainable." Episode references: Models: https://www.amazon.com/Models-Attract-Women-Through-Honesty/dp/1463750358

How does productivity really apply to online businesses?In this episode, Case connects the productivity principles from the Productivity with AI Reset Series episodes 185 to 189 to the most popular digital platforms entrepreneurs use today.We explore how blogging, podcasting, YouTube, digital courses, social media influencing, and ecommerce stores each offer unique advantages — and how productive entrepreneurs choose the right platform instead of trying to do everything at once. This is a bonus episode of an upcoming bonus series that will focus on the Real Use of AI in Online Business. If you're trying to start an online business and wondering where to focus your time and energy, this episode provides a framework for choosing the platform that matches your strengths and goals before using AI to improve your productivity.;Action Plan:Understand The Productivity Principle Across PlatformsBlogging builds authorityPodcasting builds trustYouTube builds discoveryCourses build scalabilitySocial media builds attentionEcommerce builds value exchangeTo have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

In this episode, filmmaker-turned-brand strategist Jake Isham breaks down what authentic storytelling really looks like in business. Jake has worked with over 150 entrepreneurs and brands, including Grant Cardone, Callaway, and 511 Tactical, creating content that's generated over 1 billion views.He shares practical frameworks for translating product features into compelling narratives, why consistency beats perfection every time, and how founders can overcome the fear of being the face of their brand. If you're ready to stop chasing attention and start earning trust through story-driven content, this episode delivers a human-centered approach to building brand authority.Key Takeaways[3:02] - The Trust Formula: People do business with people they know and trust. "Know" is just attention—they need to know you exist. "Trust" comes from showing you understand their problem, can solve it, and have proof you've solved it for others.[4:57] - Features to Benefits: Don't communicate what the feature is—communicate the pain it solves. Look at the "why" behind feature requests in customer comments.[7:10] - Everyone Sucks at First: Being on camera is just a skill that can be learned, like coding. Start with internal videos, get on other people's podcasts, and practice in low-stakes environments.[8:46] - Build Your Personal Brand: Founders like Elon Musk demonstrate that personal brands transfer from company to company. Most SaaS founders don't stay at one company—building that personal brand allows your audience to follow you.[11:45] - Consistency is the Biggest Killer: The biggest problem isn't doing anything wrong—it's being inconsistent or not starting at all. The voice saying "you suck" is usually your own, not others.[13:53] - Commit to 50: Jeff shares his strategy of committing to 50 episodes before deciding whether to continue—pushing past the discomfort to over 380 episodes.[14:26] - Batch Your Content: You can spend half a day per month and get all your content for that month. It doesn't have to be time-intensive if built correctly.[16:38] - Pre-Production is Key: The biggest growth from 1% improvements comes from pre-production—better questions, better guests, better thumbnails, better titles.[19:48] - Just Show Up: Like going to the gym, you just need to show up consistently. Even 20-30 minutes of pushing weight regularly will yield results.[20:06] - Two Years of Daily Content: Jake's brother posted multiple videos daily for two years before one video got 3 million views in 48 hours—proof that consistency compounds.[22:08] - The Dog Video Problem: Jake's dog video got 10 million views and gained him 180,000 followers—but they wanted dog content, not his actual business content. Make sure content aligns with what you want to be known for.[22:49] - Stay in Your Lane: Your SaaS solves one problem—your videos should address that one thing. Don't talk about unrelated topics just because they might go viral.[24:25] - Interest-Based Content Strategy: Start with what you're willing to do consistently. If you hate writing, don't start a blog. If you love podcasts, start there.[27:27] - Long-Form Leverage: Long-form video content is the king right now—easiest mass appeal, can be posted across multiple platforms with no extra work, and can be cut into vertical shorts.[28:30] - You Can't Oversaturate: People who will buy from you will consume content like candy. Those who complain about over-posting aren't your customers anyway.[28:47] - Present the Pain Point Early: Your audience needs to know immediately that your content is relevant to their problem—especially for long-form content where they're investing 10-60+ minutes.[33:42] - Never Add a CTA: A health influencer with 15 million subscribers shared that he's never put a call-to-action for his products and makes "an obscene amount of money"—when he does add CTAs, people actually stop buying.[38:22] - AI is Just a Tool: AI is a tool like the internet or digital cameras. Creativity and imagination are uniquely human—AI learns from people but can't create futures or "the new thing."[40:33] - Build a Feedback Group: Create a small group of peers at similar skill levels to critique each other's content with love. Beta test your content like you would your SaaS.[42:39] - It's Annoyingly Simple: Success isn't about being clever—it's about doing the obvious basic things for long enough.Tweetable Quotes"People do business with people they know and trust. The 'know' is just attention. The 'trust' is showing you understand their problem and can solve it.""Being on camera is just a skill. We all suck at everything when we start. The only way to get good at it is to do it.""By building that personal brand, your audience grows with you as you move from company to company. Most SaaS founders don't live in just one SaaS.""The biggest mistake isn't doing anything wrong—it's being inconsistent or not starting at all.""Content is never perfect. It will be a life of 1% improvements. The same way your SaaS is never done.""Unless you sit there and start coding, the app will not be built. Content is the same—just start.""If this video goes viral and this is the thing I'm known for, am I okay with that? Make sure every piece of content relates to what you want people to know.""Your SaaS doesn't do six things. Your SaaS does one thing—solves one problem. Your videos should address that one thing.""You can't oversaturate your content. The people who will buy from you will consume it like candy.""I've never put a call to action to any of my products, and I make an obscene amount of money. When I do, I actually lose money." - 15M subscriber health influencer"AI learns from people. What only humans are capable of is creativity and imagination. AI will always just put pieces together, but humans create futures.""It's annoyingly simple. Success is not about being clever—it's about doing the obvious basic things for long enough."SaaS Leadership Lessons1. Translate Features into Customer Pain PointsStop listing what your product does. Instead, communicate the specific pain your customers experience and how your feature solves it. When customers request features, they usually tell you why in their comments—that "why" is your marketing message. Example: Instead of "our CRM has date fields," say "Do you struggle to track your first call, shoot date, and release date? Our CRM is built specifically for podcasters."2. Consistency Compounds More Than PerfectionShip your MVP. Release version 1.0. Start your podcast even if episode 1 isn't perfect. The biggest killer of content (and products) is inconsistency or never starting. Like building a SaaS, each iteration improves—but only if you ship. Jake's brother posted multiple videos daily for two years before one went viral with 3 million views. That's 730+ days of "failure" before breakthrough success.3. Build Personal Brand as Portable EquityYour personal brand is the asset that travels with you from company to company. Most SaaS founders build, sell, invest, repeat. Elon Musk's audience followed him from PayPal to Tesla to SpaceX. Being the face of your brand isn't about ego—it's about building transferable authority that multiplies the impact of your next venture.4. Batch Production Eliminates ExcusesFounders are busy, but you can create a month's content in half a day with proper batching. Record 4 podcast episodes in one session. Shoot 20 short-form videos at once. Build content creation into your operating system the same way you build product development sprints. Once it's part of the machine, time stops being the limiting factor.5. Pre-Production Drives 1% GainsThe biggest improvements come before you hit record: better questions, better guest selection, better titles, better thumbnails. Spend 30 minutes thinking through titles instead of 5 minutes. Survey 30 options. This is your "version 10" optimization—but start with version 1. Don't let pre-production planning become a procrastination tool.6. Content-Market Fit Mirrors Product-Market FitIf a video about your dog goes viral and gains 180K followers, but you're building B2B SaaS—you've built the wrong audience. Every piece of content should align with what you want to be known for. If you're building FinTech, talk about the financial space. If you're building for podcasters, talk about podcasting problems. Your content strategy should have the same focus as your product strategy: solve one problem for one audience.Guest Resourcesjake@jakeisham.comhttps://digitalshow.creativemindsofficial.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeisham/https://instagram.com/JakecreativemarketingEpisode SponsorThe...

This week's episode comes to you from a very snowy New York, where Sarah and Helen are launching the US edition of Learn Like a Lobster - in the middle of the biggest blizzard in ten years. Despite battling icy steps and snowy conditions, they're diving into a topic that could transform how you approach ideas at work: prototyping.Borrowing brilliance from Nesta, Sarah and Helen explore a practical 4-part framework to help you move from “this might be a good idea” to something tangible, testable and useful.Episode 541

Motivation is not a personality trait that you either have or lack. It is a system you can design. Picture your future Mandarin self, make study sustainable, and let steady action close the gap.#learnchinese #motivation #l2mss #dörnyeiLink to article on Hacking Chinese: A practical guide to your ideal Mandarin self: Build motivation that lasts: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-practical-guide-to-your-ideal-mandarin-self-build-motivation-that-lasts/How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivationLove and language: Challenges and opportunities in learning Chinese with a partner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-i-learnt-chinese-part-1-why-i-started-learning-chineseHow I learnt Chinese, part 1: Where it all started: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-i-learnt-chinese-part-1-why-i-started-learning-chinese/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.comMusic: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

This is episode 5 of 5 in the Productivity with AI Reset Series. In this series, we are resetting our productivity for an AI World, realigning how to do business as an online entrepreneur so we can take advantage of the greatest technology transformation we have ever seen.This is the missing conversation in the productivity discussion, and especially productivity using AI. Why does productivity actually matter? What does productivity do for us?  For aspiring online entrepreneurs, it's about who owns the results of your effort. And once you see productivity through that lens, everything changes. In this episode, Case closes the Productivity with A.I. Reset series by connecting all the previous discussions to one idea: Ownership.The difference between people who feel trapped and people who feel free is not effort.  It's ownership.Your Action Plan:Shift from Productivity to OwnershipAsk yourself:What am I building within my online business that exists without me?What did I create this month that will still matter next month?Where does my effort compound instead of reset?What am I doing purely because it's expected? Am I truly following my Action Plan for the online business I envisionWhat am I doing because it builds ownership?To have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years. Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic. To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ ----- Meet R Mini Arnold - my OpenClaw chief of staff, which manages the equivalent of a ten-person team from a Mac mini in my garden studio. While I slept, that AI team debugged its own code at 3am, researched a trending Substack essay using five parallel investigators, and wrote a 4,600-word script for this very episode in 40 minutes. The gap between people who've started building this way and those who haven't is widening every week.  I covered: 00:51 Introducing my OpenClaw agent “R Mini Arnold” 03:59 What my AI chief of staff actually does 07:58 The hardware and software stack 10:38 A morning brief before you wake up 12:05 Overnight agents: research and code 15:00 How I communicate with my agent 18:56 Example 1: the sovereign wealth fund 22:41 Example 2: how this video was written 26:34 What it costs 29:22 The soul.md personality spec 32:39 Am I losing the judgment muscle? 35:46 Individuals vs. Fortune 500s 38:25 What to try this week ----- Where to find me: Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem Production by EPIIPLUS1 Production and research: Baba Films, Chantal Smith, Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eli Singer is the author of Offline.now: A Practical Guide to Healthy Digital Balance and the founder of Offline.now, a global platform and community for digital balance.  Offline. now's mission is to help people build a calmer, more intentional relationship with technology, using practical, compassionate tools and a supportive community so they can use screens purposefully and focus on what matters most. In this episode, we talk about how to figure out the role you want technology to play in your one, amazing life.                   Listen now!  

✨ New Drama Alert! ✨The Practical Guide to Love just premiered last weekend and Christina & Elle are already on the mic breaking down the first two episodes!

Matty Dalrymple talks with Tiffany Yates Martin about why reveals are one of the most powerful yet mishandled tools in fiction, techniques for concealing and timing information using POV, structure, and reader assumptions, the dangers of being too cryptic or too obvious, how beta readers can diagnose whether your reveals are working, and a practical checklist for crafting reveals that are intrinsic to the story.   Interview video at https://www.youtube.com/@TheIndyAuthorPodcast/podcasts Show notes, including extensive summary and transcript, at www.theindyauthor.com/show-notes/325-tiffany-yates-martin   If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Tiffany Yates Martin has spent more than thirty years as an editor in the publishing industry, working with major publishers and New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning authors, as well as indie and newer authors. She is the author of Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing and the novel The Fantasy Makers. FoxPrint Editorial has been named one of Writer's Digest's Best Websites for Writers for three years running. She leads seminars and workshops for conferences and writing organizations across the country and contributes craft and publishing articles to numerous industry outlets.   Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in Writer's Digest magazine. She is a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.  

This episode of ASAE Technology Professional Advisory Council (TPAC) explores why AI momentum is stalling across associations — and why the root cause isn't technology, but hesitation. Rather than focusing on tools or platforms, this conversation digs into the human, strategic, and governance conversations leaders often avoid, including staffing impacts, data privacy, bias, board readiness, and risk tolerance. Hosted by Laura Graham, Senior Solutions Consultant at Results Direct, this episode features 2 of the authors of The Association Leader's Practical Guide to AI Conversations That Matter  -Alex Mouw, Executive Advisor for Nonprofits at Amazon Web Services and Chair of the ASAE Technology Council, alongside Tori Miller-Liu, President and CEO of Association for Intelligent Information Management. Together, they share practical guidance for association leaders looking to move forward with AI — without waiting for perfect answers or unanimous agreement. This podcast is part of a series hosted by the ASAE Technology Professionals Advisory Council. Follow TPAC on LinkedIn for more conversations like this: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asae-tpac/ Laura Graham, AAiP: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-johnson-graham/  Alex Mouw, CAE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-mouw-cae/ Tori Miller Liu, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CIP: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torimillerliu/   Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used in the editing of the podcast to remove "Umm"s and "Ahh"s, but all content was created by people! 

With increasing layoffs and the rapid rise of AI-assisted development, more professionals are considering entrepreneurship—especially in software. While AI tools have empowered non-engineering founders to build more independently than ever before, many still turn to managed services firms or external developers to bring their ideas to life. If you're planning to outsource software development—whether for a mobile app, web platform, backend system, or API—this guide outlines the critical considerations to help you avoid costly mistakes and reduce risk.

Dr. Laurence Heller is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and author with over four decades of experience in the field of trauma healing. He is the creator of the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), a clinical approach specifically designed for working with complex and developmental trauma.Dr. Heller holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and, after years of working with treatment modalities such as Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing®, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, recognized a significant gap in models addressing early developmental trauma. It was out of this recognition—and the growing need in the field—that he developed NARM.He is the founder and director of the NARM Training Institute and a Senior Fellow at The Meadows Treatment Centers.Dr. Heller regularly teaches advanced NARM trainings across the U.S. and Europe, leads immersive clinical consultations, and is a sought-after speaker at trauma-focused conferences worldwide. His groundbreaking book Healing Developmental Trauma, co-authored with Aline LaPierre, has been translated into 15 languages. His more recent book, The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma, was published in 2022 by North Atlantic Books. In This EpisodeDr. Heller's websiteDr. Heller's booksHealing Shame and Guilt, By Laurence Heller, Ph.D. and Stephan K. NiederwieserBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/

Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "Children's ministry is arguably one of the most difficult ministries to lead, but it is also the most rewarding," writes David Reneau. "We get the sacred opportunity to be some of the first people to tell little children — the next generation — about Jesus. We get to plant the seeds, tend and water the soil, and watch the first little tender sprouts peek out of the ground as our kids begin their faith journey and discover their calling." What are the best ways to maximize this opportunity? In this episode, I talk to David Reneau about how to make the most of your congregation's children's ministry. Reneau is an ordained Assemblies of God minister and lead pastor at Encounter Church in Toccoa, Georgia, with over 17 years of hands-on children's ministry experience. He is author of Next-Level Kidmin: The Children's Pastor's Practical Guide to Building a Thriving Ministry.   Sponsor Ad This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by Gospel Publishing House, distributors of The Heart of a Pathfinder. You're not just leading for now; you're building for what's next. How big would you dream if you saw your ministry through a generational lens? Melissa Alfaro challenges us to approach leadership through the lens of a pathfinder. She calls ministry leaders to do the hard work of clearing the path so future generations can step into their call. For more information about The Heart of a Pathfinder visit GospelPublishingHouse.com. ​ Show Notes 00:00 — Introduction and Sponsor Ad 02:05 — How do we keep the gospel central to our Kidmin leadership? 04:36 — What are the three fundamental elements of children's ministry? 16:51 — What are the best practices for recruiting, training, and even firing volunteers? 27:15 — How do you decide whether a Sunday school model or a small group model is the best fit for you congregation's children's ministry? 30:15 — How do you plan a children's church service that keeps the kids' energies at appropriate levels throughout the service? 35:37 — Give us a few ideas about how to pick the best curriculum. Also, how do we incorporate action — evangelism, missions, compassion — into our lesson planning? 41:41 — How do we do the work of ministry in a way that doesn't kill the work of God in us personally? 44:31 — What are you reading right now that is interesting, helpful, and/or personally challenging? 45:35 — Conclusion

This is episode 4 of 5 in the Productivity with AI Reset Series. In this series, we are resetting our productivity for an AI World, realigning how to do business as an online entrepreneur so we can take advantage of the greatest technology transformation we have ever seen.Monetization is not the starting line of online business success. The making money part is not where you begin to be successful. Monetization is a signal. A signal that you are solving a real problem for real people.  All the AI in the world will not help you, if you are not delivering a solution.When the money does not show up immediately, many aspiring entrepreneurs assume their idea is bad and they did everything wrong. But the real issue is not idea, effort, intelligence or likability. It is sequence.  In this episode, Case discusses how money does not respond to hustle. Money responds to value delivered consistently. And if you understand the relationship — and learn how monetization naturally emerges when you stop chasing income and start building relevance.  You are on your way to wealth. Action Plan: Simplify your monetization path through: Education Value CommunityTo have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things tennis elbow. We dive into the diagnosis of tennis elbow, the prognosis and natural history of the condition, recommended management strategies, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/rStn1HLUTYk  Episode Resources: Practical / Resource Guides E3 Rehab: Tennis Elbow YouTube Video E3 Rehab: Tennis Elbow Article --- Membership: https://e3rehab.com/premium/  Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Sexting, Bullying, and Social Media-- A Compassionate, Practical Guide for Parents of Teens Today, we welcome back one of our favorite guests, Taylor Chesney, director of the Feeling Good Institute in New York City. Taylor specializes in TEAM-CBT with children and adolescents and brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and real-life wisdom as the mother of four. Parents everywhere are worried about social media, sexting, porn, bullying, and the fear that their kids are doing "who knows what" behind closed doors. In this episode, Taylor offers a refreshing and deeply practical message: the solution isn't better apps, stricter rules, or surveillance—it's connection. Why Blaming Technology Misses the Point Teen brains are still developing. They're impulsive, thrill-seeking, and wired for belonging and validation. Give teens instant access to peers and social media, and mistakes are inevitable. Taylor emphasizes that technology itself isn't good or bad—it amplifies what's already happening in a teen's emotional world. The real question isn't how to eliminate technology, but how parents can guide kids in using it safely and thoughtfully. The Real Protective Factor: Communication Parents often ask, "What app should I install?" or "How do I stop this?" Taylor suggests these questions lead to dead ends. What truly protects teens is a relationship where they feel: understood rather than judged supported rather than interrogated safe coming to parents after a mistake As Taylor explains, for most teens it's not if they'll face a difficult online situation—it's when. The goal is to make sure they come to you when it happens. How to Talk So Teens Will Open Up Using the Five Secrets of Effective Communication, especially the Disarming Technique, parents can shift from policing to coaching. Instead of: "Why were you on your phone?" Try: "Help me understand what was going on for you." This approach reduces secrecy and increases trust. Porn, Sexting, and Shame Discovering porn or sexting can trigger panic and anger in parents—but shaming almost always backfires. Taylor suggests responding with curiosity and empathy: "What was that like for you?" "What do you understand about the difference between porn and real intimacy?" Sexting often begins innocently—seeking connection, validation, or closeness—but once an image is sent, control is lost. Open conversations help teens think ahead without feeling judged or controlled. Parents can also teach teens simple, self-respecting responses like: "I care about you, but I don't need to send that to prove it." Bullying and Online Drama Online bullying mirrors real-life dynamics—but faster, more public, and more permanent. Taylor shares concrete skills teens can use: Pause before responding Don't engage when emotions are high Exit or mute toxic chats Involve an adult early Helpful phrases teens can practice include: "This chat is getting mean—I'm stepping out." "I'm not comfortable with this." "Let's take a break." The Big Takeaway Mistakes—by teens and parents—are inevitable. The real danger isn't errors; it's secrecy. When kids know they can come to their parents without fear of shame or punishment, they make better decisions and recover more quickly when things go wrong. As Taylor puts it: "The kids with the best relationships with their parents make the best decisions." Thanks for listening, and heartfelt thanks to Taylor for this wise, compassionate, and deeply reassuring conversation. — David, Rhonda, and Taylor

In this Lenten reflection, Father Adrian explores the three pillars of the spiritual life — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — offering practical guidance for deepening faith and drawing closer to God. With insights from the saints and Scripture, this episode invites listeners to renew their hearts, rediscover the Gospel, and grow in love for Christ […] L'articolo Catechesis – A Practical Guide for a Good Lent – Fr Adrian Crowley proviene da Radio Maria.

Meet Ana: A homeschool mom of three who transformed her journey into a successful blog. She is also a Messianic Jewish biblical scholar-in-training and a passionate teacher of Hebrew and the Bible. Ana's mission is to empower moms to move from stressed to blessed, cultivating a restful, living education.

What if your sleepless nights weren't something to fight — but an invitation to connect with God?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Benjamin Long, a dual board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatrician, to explore the science and spirituality of sleep. Dr. Ben walks us through his "Sleepless Night Rules," the surprising connection between REM sleep and mental health, why you are not a machine, and how the Christian faith offers a uniquely powerful framework for finding rest.Whether you're a clock-watcher, a midnight mechanic, or just someone who can't turn their brain off at night — this conversation is for you.Topics covered:- The stages of sleep and why they matter- How anxiety and the illusion of control wreck your sleep- Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)- Sleep medications — what you should actually know- How to see the night as sacred space

Nearly 40% of Americans say digestive troubles disrupt their daily lives. As the daughter of a gastroenterologist, that's a statistic Anita can't ignore. She joins forces with neurogastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha to bust poop myths, explain what's actually normal and explore the surprising science behind the gut-brain connection.Meet the guest:- Dr. Trisha Pasricha, physician, researcher, medical journalist and author of "You've Been Pooping All Wrong"Read the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for Embodied

This is episode 3 of 5 in the Productivity with AI Reset Series. In this series, we are resetting our productivity for an AI World, realigning how to do business as an online entrepreneur so we can take advantage of the greatest technology transformation we have ever seen.One action is to change our understanding of how productivity is achieved. Willpower is not a foundation for productivity. It is too unpredictable and can collapse at moments when life pulls you along.  And anyway, consistency is not about pushing harder — it is about designing better systems.In this episode, Case discusses how to build momentum that lasts, without relying on motivation, willpower, or hustle culture.  We use Momentum.  Momentum is the quiet force that makes progress feel natural.  But momentum is not something you feel, it is something you build, which means you can use AI to propel you along.  Your Action Plan: Define your Minimum Viable Day Implement a Weekly Momentum Review To have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

In this episode, we break down what really belongs in COGS, how to read gross margin correctly, and how to dig deeper to uncover hidden margin leaks. If you want stronger cash flow, smarter pricing, and better decisions, this episode will help you master the numbers that matter most.

Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, is a licensed psychotherapist, educator, and the Founder and Director of the Complex Trauma Training Center. He's the co-author of The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma and executive producer of the Transforming Trauma podcast.For more than 25 years, Brad has worked at the intersection of psychology, neurobiology, and somatics—training therapists worldwide through the NARM® model and his SPACE Program for inner development. Beginning his career in humanitarian aid work across Asia, he's dedicated his life to understanding and transforming complex trauma and the effects of early adversity.Brad lives in Northern California with his family and finds balance through music, food, travel, and time outdoors.In This EpisodeBrad's websiteThe Workbook for Healing Developmental Trauma: Tools and Techniques from the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/

Most small businesses learn this the hard way – running out of critical components during high season costs far more than regular inventory counts. That's why smart manufacturers and distributors make stocktakes a cornerstone of their operations. You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more information about the MRPeasy software, visit our website: mrpeasy.com

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3913: Joshua Becker explores the overwhelming number of voices influencing our lives and offers a thoughtful framework for deciding which ones deserve our attention. By asking discerning questions about character, wisdom, inspiration, and intent, he helps us cultivate clarity and make intentional choices about who we allow to shape our beliefs and behaviors. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/a-beginners-guide-to-discerning-the-voices-in-our-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "Realizing that any approach based in 'I only allow voices into my life that I agree with' is a formula destined to stunt our growth as humans, we must move beyond that thinking." "While voices entering our mind is inevitable, which voices are allowed into our heart is a decision left to us." "Does the source inspire me to better the one life I've got? Does it breathe life into me or does it drain me?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3913: Joshua Becker explores the overwhelming number of voices influencing our lives and offers a thoughtful framework for deciding which ones deserve our attention. By asking discerning questions about character, wisdom, inspiration, and intent, he helps us cultivate clarity and make intentional choices about who we allow to shape our beliefs and behaviors. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/a-beginners-guide-to-discerning-the-voices-in-our-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "Realizing that any approach based in 'I only allow voices into my life that I agree with' is a formula destined to stunt our growth as humans, we must move beyond that thinking." "While voices entering our mind is inevitable, which voices are allowed into our heart is a decision left to us." "Does the source inspire me to better the one life I've got? Does it breathe life into me or does it drain me?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3913: Joshua Becker explores the overwhelming number of voices influencing our lives and offers a thoughtful framework for deciding which ones deserve our attention. By asking discerning questions about character, wisdom, inspiration, and intent, he helps us cultivate clarity and make intentional choices about who we allow to shape our beliefs and behaviors. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/a-beginners-guide-to-discerning-the-voices-in-our-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "Realizing that any approach based in 'I only allow voices into my life that I agree with' is a formula destined to stunt our growth as humans, we must move beyond that thinking." "While voices entering our mind is inevitable, which voices are allowed into our heart is a decision left to us." "Does the source inspire me to better the one life I've got? Does it breathe life into me or does it drain me?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guy Relford is joined by Rob Chadwick, Principal Training Advisor for the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), to share about the USCCA's role for gun owners, education around this ownership, and about his book, "The Practical Guide to Personal Security: Become a Competent and Confident Stakeholder in Your Own Safety."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SASE, A Practical Guide to the Future of Secure Networking SASE is one of the biggest shifts in enterprise networking and security — and it's changing how the enterprise thinks about architecture, access, and risk. If you've heard secure access service edge (SASE) come up in cloud or cybersecurity discussions but still want a clear, practical definition, you're not alone. In this 8-minute episode of Staying Connected, Deb Boehling of LB3 joins Brent Knight and Tony Mangino of TC2 to define SASE, explain why it matters, and share how organizations are putting it into practice. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Information Technology Advisory Services and Technology Consulting and Strategy Development Services webpages.

Forget the built-in Windows tools—Paul shares why third-party password managers are the secret to making passkeys smarter, more powerful, and truly universal across all your devices. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

This is episode 2 of 5 in the Productivity with A.I. Reset Series. In this series, we are resetting our productivity for an A.I. World, realigning how to do business as an online entrepreneur so we can take advantage of the greatest technology transformation we have ever seen.Many aspiring entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed — not because they lack motivation, but because they lack filters.  In this episode, Case introduces The Productivity Filter — a simple framework that helps you eliminate distractions, automate low-value work, and amplify the actions that actually build an online business. Productivity isn't about grinding harder…it's about choosing better. Your Action Plan: Learn What to eliminate immediatelyWhat to automate for leverageWhat to amplify for growthTo have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, you can create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

Forget the built-in Windows tools—Paul shares why third-party password managers are the secret to making passkeys smarter, more powerful, and truly universal across all your devices. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

Host: Holli Cederholm Common Ground Radio is an hour-long discussion of local food and organic agriculture with people here in the state of Maine and beyond. This month: On this episode of Common Ground Radio, we're celebrating Black History Month and revisiting a conversation from 2023 discussing “Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists,” a book of essays and interviews by Leah Penniman that explores Black people's spiritual and scientific connection to the land, waters, and climate. Guest/s: – Leah Penniman, farmer and author of Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists and Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land. – Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro and author of Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors. FMI- • “Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists” by Leah Penniman — blackearthwisdom.org • “Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land” by Leah Penniman — www.farmingwhileblack.org • “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” by Rue Mapp — www.chroniclebooks.com/products/nature-swagger • Outdoor Afro — outdoorafro.org • Soul Fire Farm — www.soulfirefarm.org About the hosts: Holli Cederholm has been involved in organic agriculture since 2005 when she first apprenticed on a small farm. She has worked on organic farms in Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Scotland and Italy and, in 2010, founded a small farm focused on celebrating open-pollinated and heirloom vegetables. As the former manager of a national nonprofit dedicated to organic seed growers, she authored a peer-reviewed handbook on GMO avoidance strategies for seed growers. Holli has also been a steward at Forest Farm, the iconic homestead of “The Good Life” authors Helen and Scott Nearing; a host of “The Farm Report” on Heritage Radio Network; and a lo0ng-time contributor for The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener, which she now edits in her role as content creator and editor at MOFGA. The post Common Ground Radio 2/12/26: Honoring Black History Month first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Cardiac Symptoms & Diagnostics: A Practical Guide for Primary Care Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/medchat87 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will provide tools for clinicians to interpret cardiac symptoms accurate, utilize the right diagnostic tools resulting in early detection and improved management of cardiovascular disease. Objectives Discuss evidence-based criteria to determine when specific cardiology diagnostic tests are indicated.  Describe red flags that warrant urgent testing or specialty referral Differentiate between cardiac diagnostic testing and clinical indications. Moderator Monalisa Tailor, M.D. Internist Norton Community Medical Associates - Barret Louisville, KY Speaker Mostafa O. El – Refai, M.D., M.Sc., MBA Interventional Cardiologist Norton Heart and Vascular Institute Louisville, KY Medical Director, Norton Brownsboro Hospital System Medical Director for Quality Norton Healthcare Louisville, KY Planners, Moderator and Speaker Disclosure  The planners, moderator and speaker of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity.  Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Credits Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.75 ANCC CE contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.   For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.   Resources for Additional Study/References Mesa CA Score Calculator https://ebmcalc.com/NoteRight3000/MESA.htm National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute – Coronary Heart Disease Diagnosis https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/diagnosis Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: Practical Tips for the Internal Medicine Specialist https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41285656/   Date of Original Release | Feb. 2026; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | Feb. 2029 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org   Also listen to Norton Healthcare's podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope. Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.

SUBSCRIBE for Full Audiobook: https://solluckman.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=c2ba5f68PURCHASE Audiobook: https://storyoriginapp.com/universalaudiobooklinks/3ae86714-9bd8-11f0-b6dd-8b7acea9a55eFREE on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/49KcVjD (affiliate link)SAVE on Paperback: https://www.phoenixregenetics.org/checkout/Get-Out-of-Here-Alive-paperback-p761334413 Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

If you've spent any time on social media in the last few years, you've probably noticed the rise of what Brad Stulberg calls “hustle-culture greatness” — influencers who promote labyrinthine morning routines, ruthlessly optimized habits, and ascetic self-discipline. “That is not excellence,” says Brad. “That is a bunch of elaborate kabuki that masquerades as the real thing.” The real thing is about challenging yourself in worthwhile endeavors, focusing on what matters most, and expressing the unique qualities that make you who you are. In a word, excellence. Today, we'll teach you how to pursue it. Brad's new book, The Way of Excellence, is out now. Pick up a copy on Amazon, Audible, or Bookshop.org. The Next Big Idea is now on YouTube! You can find our episodes ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this conversation, check out Brad's last appearance on the show. Follow Rufus on ⁠LinkedIn⁠, subscribe to our ⁠Substack⁠, or send us an email at podcast@nextbigideaclub.com. The best way to support the show is by becoming a Next Big Idea Club member. Learn more at ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠, and use code PODCAST for a super secret discount (spoiler: it's 20% off). We have two great sponsors for today's episode. The first is Factor. Head to factormeals.com/idea50off and use code idea50off to get 50% off your first Factor box plus free breakfast for one year. The second is Shopify. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠shopify.com/nbi⁠⁠.

As enter the period of transition from Christmas and Epiphany to Lent, it is time for us to reflect on how to prepare for this penitential season. It is a time of clearing out obstacles to God's grace. When it comes to our penances, mortifications, and resolutions, they must always be done out of the love for God. All of these entail some degree of suffering, but we must remember the suffering of Our Savior for us while elevating these acts above the level of mere self-improvement and toward growing closer to God.

This is episode 1 of 5 in the Productivity with AI Reset Series. In this series, we are resetting our productivity for an AI World, realigning how to do business as an online entrepreneur so we can take advantage of the greatest technology transformation we have ever seen.In this episode, Case uncovers why grinding, hustling, and spending more money often makes productivity worse — and how fixing the way you think unlocks sustainable momentum. Most aspiring entrepreneurs don't lack motivation — they lack alignment. The solution to our challenges is almost never found inside the challenge itself. You want to give yourself the opportunity to live the life of your dreams, then you focus on the paths that lead to that dream. But there's a problem. Nearly everyone tries to get there the same way.The reason so many online businesses never get off the ground has nothing to do with how much work someone is doing. It has everything to do with how they're thinking.Your Action PlanLearn why productivity is not about effortHow thinking creates leverageThe real reason time and money feel scarcePractical actions to regain focus and clarityTo have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, you can create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/ You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recast Connect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Amy Comander on The Breast Cancer Podcast 

In Episode 102 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez and Pat Barry have a candid conversation about one of the most common challenges businesses face with AI today: buying too many tools without a clear strategy. As AI capabilities explode, teams are overwhelmed by choices, and often mistake experimentation for progress. Pat and Erik dig into why many organizations start with the question, "what tools do we need to buy?" instead of first defining the business problems they're trying to solve. As Pat explains, "Most clients that come to me start with what tools do we need to buy? My reaction is, let's see what you already have, because you might be able to accomplish a lot with what you've already got." The discussion reframes AI adoption around workflows, outcomes, and discipline—rather than novelty. Listeners will learn: • Why unchecked experimentation often leads to tool sprawl and wasted budget • How to evaluate AI tools based on real business use cases and ROI • Why existing platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft often cover most needs • How to balance team-level experimentation with organizational governance • What questions leaders should ask before approving a new AI subscription Throughout the episode, Erik emphasizes the importance of starting with the workflow, noting, "You've got to work on the use case. Which means you also need to understand the workflows, where it's going to be used." Together, they explore how most teams can handle the majority of their needs with core LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude—and when specialized tools actually make sense. For marketers, operators, agency owners, and direct-to-consumer leaders, this episode offers a grounded framework for navigating the AI tool explosion without losing focus. The takeaway is clear: AI should make work more efficient and strategic—not more chaotic. Before buying the next shiny tool, make sure it ladders up to a real business goal.

In this episode of Mama Earth Talk, we talk to Sahar Karoubi, founder of Bambuyu, a sustainable tissue company challenging the way everyday household products are made and consumed.Together, we unpack something most of us use daily, toilet paper, and explore the hidden systems behind it, from deforestation and material sourcing to the real impact of “eco” alternatives. Sahar shares how her personal sustainability journey as a mother led her to build Bambuyu, why bamboo stood out as a powerful alternative to traditional tree-based tissues, and what it actually takes to create a sustainable product in a very conventional industry.Timestamps to relevant points within the episode, use this format:[00:00]-Intro[02:59]- The Birth of Bamboo You: A Sustainable Solution[06:02]- Understanding Bamboo vs. Traditional Trees[08:59]- The Process of Creating Bamboo Products[12:03]- The Impact of Small Choices on Sustainability[14:57]- Challenges in Building a Sustainable Business[18:11]- The Journey of a Startup: Lessons Learned[21:05]- Shark Tank Experience and Its Impact[23:55]- Navigating Sustainability and Business Decisions[26:58]- Transparency and Customer Engagement[29:56]- Future Plans for Bamboo You[32:54]- Final Thoughts and Advice for ListenersLinks from the episodes:Bambuyu on SharkTankLiving Lighter, A Practical Guide to Reducing Waste - Online Course by Mariska NellDownload your Free Beginner's Guide To Waste-Free Living Join our newsletter to be part of the changeWatch the interview on YouTubeWhere can people find our guest?WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn - BambuyuLinkedIn - SaharTikTokKey Takeaways:Sustainability starts with everyday choices.Bamboo is a sustainable alternative to traditional trees.27,000 trees are cut down daily for toilet paper.Bamboo grows back quickly, making it a renewable resource.Everyday products can be tools for sustainability.Quality matters in sustainable products.Recycled paper involves extensive processing and chemicals.Building a sustainable business comes with...

Matt delves into insomnia, defining it as a persistent struggle to sleep despite having the opportunity. He presents "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia" (CBTI) as the scientifically validated gold standard, and details the five pillars: stimulus control to rebuild the bed-sleep association, time-in-bed restriction to boost efficiency, sleep hygiene, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation. These strategies retrain the brain to treat the bed as a sanctuary, deactivating the psychological triggers of wakefulness.The episode also addresses the physiological impacts of caffeine, alcohol, and nighttime rumination. Walker contrasts traditional "Z-drugs," which may hinder glymphatic housekeeping, with newer "DORAs" that target the orexin system like a dimmer switch. While discussing tools like Trazodone, he emphasizes that CBTI's aim is to restore the body's innate sleep signals. These evidence-based interventions offer a lasting payoff by aligning behavior with our deep biological needs.Please note that Matt is not a medical doctor, and none of the content in this podcast should be considered medical advice in any way, shape, or form, nor prescriptive in any way.Clean biological living requires precision. Podcast partner Caraway's non-toxic ceramic cookware eliminates deleterious "forever chemicals" for a seamless, slide-off-the-pan cooking experience. Save $190 on sets plus 10% off at Carawayhome.com/mattwalker. Caraway. Non-Toxic kitchenware made modern.In a supplement industry where trust is critical, Matt uses podcast supporter Puori. Their protein powders are free from hormones, GMOs, and pesticides, with every single batch third-party tested for over 200 contaminants. For protein you can trust, save 20% at puori.com/mattwalker.As always, if you have thoughts or feedback you'd like to share, please reach out to Matt:Matt: Instagram @drmattwalker, X @sleepdiplomat, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3FB1fOtY4Vd8yqLaUvolg

One day in 2011, Lindsey Schweigert's roommate came home to an open garage, a missing dog, and an overflowing bathtub. Lindsey remembers waking up in police custody. Ramya Nagesh is the author of A Practical Guide to Insane and Non-Insane Automatism in Criminal Law – Sleepwalking, Blackouts, Hypoglycaemia, and Other Issues. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, invitations to virtual events, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices