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In this episode of Doing Divorce Different, Lesa Koski sits down with Kimberly Miller—an attorney and licensed marriage and family therapist—who is changing the way divorce is approached. With a dual background in law and therapy, Kimberly shares how her work bridges legal strategy with emotional intelligence to support families through respectful, amicable transitions.We explore her journey from courtroom advocate to holistic practitioner, the power of mediation, and the inspiration behind Part Wise—an educational platform designed to demystify divorce and empower those navigating it.What You'll Learn:How Kimberly integrates legal and therapeutic practicesWhy collaborative divorce leads to better outcomesWhat Part Wise offers and how it's changing divorce educationTips for finding peace and clarity in the midst of legal transitionsTwin Cities divorce professional Kimberly Miller, JD, LMFT, CFP®, CDFA®, is known for her ability to resolve challenging family issues without resort to aggressive legal strategies that are damaging to vital family relationships. After years of litigating business and family disputes at a prominent national firm, she recognized the devastating psychological and financial impact that litigation can have on individuals, couples, and other loved ones. She decided to establish her own practice to promote alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as collaborative law and mediation, to reach consensus.Resources:

Welcome to the KC CHIROpulse Podcast.  This week's topic:   The Untapped Chiropractic MarketThe KC CHIROpulse Podcast is designed for Chiropractic professionals ready to elevate their practice to new heights, and is hosted by Kats Consultants CEO Dr Michael Perusich.  Michael is considered one of the highest regarded experts in Chiropractic business development.  This podcast provides invaluable insights and actionable strategies to help you create a flourishing and sustainable Chiropractic business.In this episode, we discuss:What is the untapped marketHow most of the profession is competing in the smallest market How dentists created such busy practicesWhy preventative care can eliminate the need for aggressive new patient acquisition strategiesSimple strategies to implement tap into this market…and so much more…In each episode of KC CHIROpulse, we delve into crucial aspects of building a successful Chiropractic practice, covering topics such as establishing a strong foundation, adopting a patient-centric approach, mastering marketing techniques, achieving financial fitness, fostering effective team building and leadership, integrating technology and innovation, and navigating common challenges in the field.Whether you're a seasoned chiropractor or just starting your practice, the KC CHIROpulse Podcast offers a wealth of knowledge and personalized practical advice to help you navigate the intricate world of Chiropractic business. Join us on this journey as we explore proven strategies, share success stories, and connect with industry experts to empower you in your pursuit of building a thriving Chiropractic practice.Don't miss out on the latest insights and expert guidance. Subscribe now and unlock the secrets to taking your Chiropractic practice to the next level. Your success is our priority at Kats Chiropractic Business Advisors.DISCLAIMER:  The information presented in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to offer legal, investment, accounting, or medical advice, and represents the opinions of the speakers.  Seek the consultation of a professional for advice in those areas. And remember…your results using this information may be different than described.Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Kats Consultants CHIROPulse Podcast When you are ready we can help. Free Resource: Download What's Your Practice Worth? Let's Chat -30-minute chat about your practice Attend a Virtual Seminar Join the new subscription program Path to Prosper KC CHIROpulse Podcast. Helping Chiropractors keep their pulse on success. Thanks for listening.

The secret to higher production? Better leadership, not just more patients. In this episode, Dr. Spencer Greer shares the biggest lessons he's learned from scaling multiple practices, optimizing production, and keeping teams motivated—even when you're leading remotely. He reflects on the mistakes he made, what he'd do differently, and how partnering with a DSO has helped him step back from ownership stress and focus on a new chapter in his career. Learn what you can do to increase production and become a better leader!Topics discussed in this episode:How sales skills translate to dentistryBalancing leadership between multiple practicesWhy your team isn't motivated (and how to fix it)Common mistakes in remote practice managementTransitioning to DSO partnership and work-life balanceThe power of coaching and professional investmentFind out how you can work with Dr. Spencer Greer at Big Time Dental Producers!Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel)) Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice: Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement. Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most. Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey. Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Apply for the Nov 2025 Japan Study Trip - super early registration rate now through March 31st! https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/ What have we really learned after four decades of lean? Is lean thinking still relevant today?And importantly — what needs to change to ensure its future success?In the previous episode, I sat down with James Womack, founder of the Lean Enterprise Institute, to look back on 40 years of lean thinking and management since the publication of The Machine That Changed the World. In this episode, we look ahead to the future of lean and dig into big questions, including those submitted by listeners:Is there a better term than “lean”? What would Jim do differently if he could reintroduce lean to the world?How do AI and new technologies fit with the application of lean principles?What's Jim's greatest surprise over the past 45 years?Jim doesn't hold back in this discussion  — and provides his advice as he passes the baton to the next generation of lean leaders. YOU'LL LEARN:Why lean principles still apply even as technology evolves and takes over tasks once done by peopleWhat's stopping organizations from fully embracing lean principles and practicesWhy lean must be leader-led—not outsourced to consultants or internal operational excellence teams How developing people's capabilities for problem-solving at all levels is critical to successThe true role and purpose of managementIf you are passionate about the potential of lean's impact now and in the future, this is an episode you won't want to miss. ABOUT MY GUEST:James P. Womack, PhD, is the former research director of MIT's International Motor Vehicle Program who led the team that coined the term “lean production” to describe the Toyota Production System. Along with Daniel Jones, he co-authored “The Machine That Changed the World”, “Lean Thinking”, and “Lean Solutions”. Jim is the founder of Lean Enterprise Institute where he continues to serve as a senior advisor. IMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes: ChainOfLearning.com/38Listen to Part 1 where lean has failed and succeeded: ChainOfLearning.com/37Connect with James Womack: linkedin.com/in/womack-james-52763b212Check out my website for resources and working together: KBJAnderson.comFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson Learn about my Japan Study Trip program: kbjanderson.com/JapanTrip TIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:01:48 Two things Jim would do differently in introducing lean 03:92 Why consultant-driven Kaizen falls short05:29 The origin of the word “lean”08:29 The alternative label instead of the term "lean"10:26 How lean intersects with emerging and established technologies14:43 Analyzing AI's effectiveness through the value stream16:02 Jim's greatest surprise of the 40 + years of lean19:10 Changes at Toyota's Operations Management Development Division22:27 Why problem-solving skills matter at every level23:34 Jim's parting advice for the next generation of lean leaders Apply for the Nov 2025 Japan Study Trip - super early registration rate now through March 31st! https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/ 

I've been shadowbanned again, and honestly? It doesn't bother me. In this episode, I'm sharing why I'm embracing my core values, showing up authentically, and letting go of followers who aren't aligned with my mission. If you've ever felt pressured to water down your message to stay “safe,” this episode is for you. Learn how to prioritize impact over approval, even when social media algorithms try to silence your voice. Discover how to stay true to yourself and grow your brand authentically in a world of digital noise. Personal branding, authentic marketing, and community alignment are key themes we'll explore in this empowering episode.Key Insights on Embracing Personal Values, Authenticity, Community, and Redefining Success in BusinessThe power of being unapologetic about personal values in businessHow societal changes and challenges are shaping business practicesWhy authenticity and self-expression are crucial in marketingNavigating shadow banning on social media and its impact on marketing strategiesThe role of community responsibility in building a strong businessEvolving consumer expectations for authentic brand connectionsRedefining success to prioritize human connection and impact over financial metricsEncouragement to embrace unique stories and challenge conventional business normsYour authentic voice, story, and values are your greatest assets—powerful even in their imperfection. The more you show up unapologetically, the more your ideal audience will find and connect with you. This year, embrace the courage to speak up, build your brand, and create meaningful impact. Keep showing up, expressing yourself, and being radically you—the world (and the right opportunities) are waiting! If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.   Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessDM the word “PITCH” to us on Instagram to get a pitching freebie https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941

Laws and regulations governing transparency for private practice owners are only growing. Whether you like it or not, you're responsible to stay up to date and navigate them. My guest today runs a law firm devoted to helping small businesses, and private practices, do just that. Michelle Bomberger believes that every business deserves to have the same strategic law advantages as mega-corporations. She is the Founder and Managing Attorney at Equinox Business Law Group. Her experience as a business owner and entrepreneur gives Michelle unique insights into the emotional and practical aspects of owning a business and how important legal infrastructure is to growth and success. In this episode Carl White and Michelle Bomberger discuss:Changes Michelle is seeing in transparency laws and regulations for private practicesWhy private practice owners should have an attorney “on call” all the time Want to be a guest on PracticeCare?Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare and tell the world! Here's the link where you can get the process started. Connect with Michelle Bombergerhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/equinox-business-law-group-pllc/https://www.facebook.com/Equinoxbusinesslaw/ Connect with Carl WhiteWebsite: http://www.marketvisorygroup.comEmail:  whitec@marketvisorygroup.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmigLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcaremktg

How do you begin your morning? My morning ritual is a non-negotiable. In this episode, I share my daily rituals and some of the products I use. It's taken me years to create a lifestyle that works for my body AND my Soul, and one that keeps my nervous system more balanced than at any other point in my life. In this episode I share:The downside of rigid routinesThe importance of slowly waking your body up - and how to do it The Illuminated Woman way"How" to listen to your body as you awakenMy approach to choosing the right supplements that will support your bodyThe importance of grounding outside in the early morningThe variety of rituals I choose from each morning (mixing it up is key for maintaining a morning routine!)Self-care essentialsMy mindful eating practicesWhy it's so important to limit technology, and how I do itThe importance of balanced days, and what I include in mineAn evening wind-down to complete the day in a way that sets a foundation for restful sleepHere are some of the products I mentioned in the episode:Ryze Mushroom Coffee - get 15% off your first purchase with this linkLankato Monk FruitNaples Soap CompanydoTerra's Hydrating Body Mist (email me if you'd like to purchase this through doTerra)Laura Geller's Mineral BlushRiseWell ToothpasteJoyome by Plexus morning and evening moisturizer (email me if you'd like to purchase this through Plexus)Castor Eye Serum by Heritage StoreDo you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

“It's only when we come into the body that we can start to see our thoughts.”In the age of the internet and social media, we're constantly bombarded with pseudoscientific wellness trends that promise quick fixes for every aspect of our mental well-being. Beneath the noise, there exists a grounded, science-based, and holistic approach to wellness, exemplified by Victoria Albina. Victoria is a family nurse practitioner, breathwork meditation guide, life coach, and host of the "Feminist Wellness Podcast." Her mission is to empower women to become their own best healers, enabling them to break free from codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, and to reclaim their joy. This is what being Hotter Than Ever is all about.Join us for a fascinating conversation as Victoria guides us through the importance of getting deeper in touch with our bodies through feminist wellness, understanding the nervous system, and utilizing somatic practices. We discuss:Intersectional feminism and the importance of considering the whole person to understand their unique experiences and needs in wellnessThe connection between the nervous system and mental wellness, and how past traumas and emotional experiences affect current well-being.How emotional outsourcing and feeling unsafe in our bodies can lead to chronic stress in women, making it difficult to unwind and relaxPractical somatic practices to calm the nervous system and how these differ from healing practicesWhy self-love is so challenging to cultivate in a world driven by external approval, and how somatic practices can help foster itHow visualization can be used as a technique for healing, allowing us to alter our neural pathwaysOUR GUEST: Victoria Albina (she/they) is a Certified Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy. She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Munsee Lenape territory in New York's Hudson Valley.Want more Victoria? Find her online at https://victoriaalbina.com/ and listen to her Feminist Wellness podcast. Follow her on:Instagram: @victoriaalbinawellnessFacebook: @VictoriaAlbinaWellness LinkedIn: @VictoriaAlbinaWellness Want more Hotter Than Ever? Subscribe to the Hotter Than Ever Substack to dive deeper. Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on:Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok:

Discover the money manifestation tips that could be sabotaging your financial success. Learn which common advice to avoid and what to do instead to attract wealth and create true abundance. In this episode, I challenge widely held money beliefs and offer fresh perspectives on growing your bank account, from debunking scarcity myths to exploring the deeper meaning of the energy of money, join me for a deep dive into effectively managing your money and manifesting lasting abundance...❤️‍

Get an inside look at the world of personal injury law with Joshua Brumley, the CEO of Brumley Law Firm. In this episode, we explore the realm of equitable justice, including Josh's work to ensure that non-English-speaking people in the USA can access reliable legal representation and safeguard themselves and their families. We also touched on Josh's fascinating professional background, including how he juggles so many roles while managing his firm. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Josh discussing:How to use social media to educate people on personal injury lawThe dangers of predatory insurance practicesWhy legal education is so important for immigrants The ethical implications of personal injury lawAdvice for aspiring personal injury lawyers Join us on your favourite podcast streaming app!Don't forget to join our Discord community where we connect with like-minded people, share resources, and continue the conversation from this episode.Sponsored by Clio - the #1 legal software for clients, cases, billing and more!

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Rose about public procurement and empowering positive change. More specifically, Margaret covers: Why understanding and regulating public procurement is so important and why everyone, especially lawyers, need to be more aware of the public procurement practices and policies at their local level and at the global levelWhat Covid-19 and PPE procurement taught us about public procurement practices and showed us the weaknesses in these practicesWhy public procurement practices and models need assess the purpose of a good in its value calculation of goods and risk assessment Future Law Collaborative and its vision to bring legal futures from around the world together to catalyze systemic change at local and global levelsHow she wants to support lawyers around the world be effective advocates for policy reform and systemic changeHow the 4Ps: Public Private Partnerships with Purpose can create change and have a positive impactHer “what if” question to all legal professionalsWhat being an integrative lawyer means to her Learn more about Dr. Margaret Satya Rose and Future Law Collaborative: https://futurelaw.io/who-we-are/ To listen to conversations with more integrative lawyers from around the world, go to: https://www.integrativelaw.com/celebrating-and-showcasing-the-global-integrative-law-movement/ To support the Integrative Law Movement and effect positive change in our legal systems go to https://www.integrativelaw.com/financial-support-for-the-movement/ (supporters in the USA are able to make tax deductible donations thanks to our fiscal sponsor The Renaissance Lawyer Society https://renaissancelawyer.org/ )  If you appreciate the work of these legal changemakers and want to help us continue to share more stories, please 

Happy Valentine's Day! On this day when we celebrate love and relationships, I want us to focus on the power of self-love because the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to how we show up with others. We don't give self-love enough attention because we are wired as humans to focus on what we are doing wrong and where we are lacking. When we accept ourselves for who we are and recognize our worth, it has a healthy impact on our esteem and confidence. I highly recommend the work of Kristin Neff around self-compassion, which is the companion to self-love that encourages us to take care of ourselves, both physically and emotionally. The concept of self-love impacts how we make choices, set boundaries, and treat ourselves with kindness and care. Let's explore more about this topic in today's show!Show Highlights:Why self-love is not indulgence, selfishness, or narcissismHow to understand self-love, self-compassion, and self-careProven benefits of healthy self-love and self-care practicesWhy we are more resilient when we are in a place of self-love and self-compassionWhy self-love presents an opportunity for personal growth and developmentPractical steps to cultivate self-love:Be intentional about finding enjoyment, getting good sleep, having physical movement, etc.Increase awareness of your routines and patterns.Turn self-criticism into a compliment.Focus on gratitude.Use affirmations.Celebrate wins.Consider taking a strengths assessment to spotlight your strengths. (Check out The STaR Coach Show Episodes 31 and 131 about Character Strengths with Dr. Ryan Niemiec.)Be aware of what drains your self-love—and practice mindfulness instead. (Check out Episode 349, Mindfulness Practices with Dr. Gail Gazelle.)Resources:Mentioned in this episode: VIA Character Strengths Assessment, STaR Coach Show Episodes 31, 131, and 349Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what's available there for you!

Laurel Jones is a Senior Product Manager at Amazon. Working for the Amazon Air team, Laurel is blazing trails for women in a male-dominated field. Laurel operates in the heart of the technology that is critical to Amazon's success. Tune in to find out how Laurel is pioneering women in technology initiatives, and the pillars for their success!In this episode Laurel chats to Jack about her experience as a Gearset DevOps Leader. Laurel shares how she has developed Salesforce skills from scratch, how she's flourished in her career with a DevOps mindset, and how that's allowed her to bring success to each of her customers as a consultant, as well as for end-clients. We get technical in this episode, too. Laurel dives into the nuances of working backwards from the end result to figure out what time and resources are needed across projects. She shares her experience and advice for working with Digital Experiences (aka Communities), and how design thinking can foster wonderful results. Useful links based on key themes from this episode:What are DevOps priorities for 2024How to deploy Salesforce communitiesOvercome challenges with distributed teamsSalesforce CI/CD best practicesWhy we need purpose built solutions for Salesforce DevOpsGearset DevOps LeadersConnect with LaurelX/TwitterLinkedInConnect with Jack X/TwitterLinkedInPodcast produced and sponsored by Gearset, the complete Salesforce DevOps platform. Try Gearset free for 30 days. 

Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris Key Takeaways  A “peak mind” is a mind that has access to its full attentional awareness You must develop an awareness of the current state of your mind so that you can negotiate what is best to do next, based on that awareness Focus is the brain's orienting system; focus is like using a flashlight in a dark room When you think you are multitasking, you are just task-switching The data suggests that the advertised benefits of meditation can be achieved with about 12 minutes of meditation per day, done 4-5 days per weekThe goal of meditation is not to end mind-wandering, but to create a different relationship with it Allowing the mind to wander for some periods can be very beneficialRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgHow to stay focused, fight distraction, and function at your peak.Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Dr Jha is the author of the national bestseller, Peak Mind. In this episode we talk about:What peak mind isWhy meta awareness is important to practice and achieve peak mindThe suite of mindfulness-based attention training practicesWhy humans developed attention in the first placeUsing the flashlight and floodlight metaphors to help us understand different types of attentionThe mental pushup for attention: focus, notice, and redirectThe attention benefits for high stress populations who engage in contemplatives practicesMultitasking vs. monotaskingThe real life and death consequences of confirmation biasPart of the reason why we may be experiencing a crisis of attention Giving our mind the freedom to choose where it goes nextRelated Episodes:Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann HariSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/amishi-jha-rerun-2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to stay focused, fight distraction, and function at your peak.Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Dr Jha is the author of the national bestseller, Peak Mind. In this episode we talk about:What peak mind isWhy meta awareness is important to practice and achieve peak mindThe suite of mindfulness-based attention training practicesWhy humans developed attention in the first placeUsing the flashlight and floodlight metaphors to help us understand different types of attentionThe mental pushup for attention: focus, notice, and redirectThe attention benefits for high stress populations who engage in contemplatives practicesMultitasking vs. monotaskingThe real life and death consequences of confirmation biasPart of the reason why we may be experiencing a crisis of attention Giving our mind the freedom to choose where it goes nextRelated Episodes:Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann HariSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/amishi-jha-rerun-2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Bay has watched cold email practices shift massively over the past 15 years.And he's noticed 4 fundamental elements that haven't changed. Join Jason to learn the 4 elements you need to include in your cold emails to increase your reply rate.He'll also share concrete examples of the 4 elements in action today. You'll Learn:What's shifting in cold email best practicesWhy you can't cold email certain audiencesTiny mistakes that can make or break email reply rates The Speakers: James Buckley and Jason BayIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join here:https://hubs.la/Q01yLCGf0Follow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their game:https://hubs.ly/Q01tLYNJ0Explore our YouTube Channel:https://hubs.la/Q01N39ks0

Today on Equity, we're bringing you two bonus conversations all about sustainability in fashion from TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. First up you'll hear our very own Harri Weber sit down with three guests: Jim Ajioka from Colorifix, Beth Esponnette from unspun and Julie Willoughby from Circ. They are all powerhouses in sustainable fashion and they all happened to join Harri on the Sustainability Stage. Watch their full conversation here. In part two, we have a great conversation between TechCrunch's Morgan Sung and Jemima Bunbury from BLEND, a curated fashion app that is changing the way we shop online. BLEND uses AI-powered personalized recommendations to help customers quickly and easily find products that suit their style, size and budget. Their goal is to prevent impulse purchases, and of course, make it possible to stay trendy and shop sustainably.Here's what our guests are diving into:Fixing the fashion supply chain so all the materials are created in a sustainable wayHelping consumers find products that will lastEnticing larger brands to shift to sustainable practicesWhy a holistic approach to sustainable fashion is crucial when trying to eliminate waste in the industryThat's all for us today, but we'll catch up again on Monday!For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more!

Today on Found, we have something a little different and extra special for you. We're bringing you two bonus conversations all about sustainability in fashion from TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. First up you'll hear our very own Harri Weber sit down with three guests, Jim Ajioka from Colorifix, Beth Esponnette from unspun and Julie Willoughby from Circ. They are all powerhouses in sustainable fashion and they all happened to join Harri on the Sustainability Stage. Watch their full conversation here. In part two, we have a great conversation between TechCrunch's Morgan Sung and Jemima Bunbury from BLEND, which is a curated fashion app that is changing the way we shop online. They focus on impulse purchases, how to help customers develop their own style and, of course, how we can make it possible to stay trendy and shop sustainably.Some topics they covered include:Fixing the fashion supply chain so all the materials are created in a sustainable wayHelping consumers find products that will lastEnticing larger brands to shift to sustainable practicesWhy a holistic approach to sustainable fashion is crucial when trying to eliminate waste in the industry

Have you ever dreamed of starting a private practice that brought in six figures? When many people think of starting their own private practice, they think of it as a side income, but it doesn't have to be. You can grow it as much or as little as you want. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Start Your Private Practice students, Samantha Asher, to talk about how she grew her private practice to six figures while only working 3 days a week. She is able to support her family financially with her private practice and also be there for her kids every day. Samantha Asher, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and the CEO of Green Light Speech and Language Services, LLC. Green Light specializes in providing effective feeding, language, and speech therapy that children genuinely enjoy. Samantha built Green Light on the principles of responsive feeding and parent-child-therapist collaboration. Samantha also develops and shares content about responsive feeding and therapy strategies through her Instagram page @greenlightspeechtherapy. Outside of the speech world, Samantha is a loving, happy wife and mother. She has two young children and a large rescue pup.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:The tremendous need for private practicesWhy it's completely normal to be nervousThe benefits of having a community of people on the same journeyHow Samantha managed her private practice while moving to a new stateHow to know it's time to take your private practice full-timeWhy it's okay to ask for reviewsHiring team membersSamantha's plans for her private practice moving forwardWe all want the time to spend with our families while still providing for them. Starting your private practice is the first step to creating the life you want. It is totally possible to make a full-time income while only working part-time hours, and Samantha is proof of that. She was able to build a six-figure private practice while only working three days a week and taking her daughter to ballet class. The possibilities really are endless. If you are inspired by Samantha's story, the programs she did were the Start Your Private Practice program and the Grow Your Private Practice program. To learn more about how we support SLPs and OTs just like Samantha, visit www.IndependentClinician.com to learn more about our free and paid programs.Resources Mentioned: Check out Samantha's website: https://www.greenlightspeechtherapy.comFollow Green Light Speech Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenlightspeechtherapy/Follow Green Light Speech Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLightSpeechTherapyWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook:

Whether you're a seasoned musician on tour or a new band gearing up for your first shows, the unpredictability of the road looms above your head. From vehicle breakdowns to personal emergencies, the journey is riddled with potential hiccups. Are you prepared? The key to a smooth tour isn't just about nailing your performances, but also having all your bases covered off the stage.  Planning ahead for emergencies on the road, in the venue, or the human body, is absolutely vital to playing shows - you may think “we don't need to do that”, but emergencies can happen at any time. When those bad moments happen to you, you'll thank yourself for thinking ahead! So, whether you're about to hit the road or just planning your next gig, this episode is your go-to guide for a quick and dirty emergency plan. Listen now to learn how to be truly prepared for the rollercoaster that is a musician's time on the road. What you'll learn: How you can be prepared for anything on the roadSetting aside an emergency fund for your bandBasic vehicle maintenance practicesWhy planning is more important than the plan itselfPreparing for personal emergenciesBasic first aid essentials for your vanStaying charged up in the digital age For full show notes, visit https://bandhive.rocks/198

This week, we are talking all about how to build buy-in for ungrading in your school community. We'll discuss ungrading buy-in strategies for various different stakeholders such as teachers, admin, parents, and most importantly, students. Let's start talking about ungrading!If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/97**Teachers/Admin:Start with conversations about grading and grading practicesWhy aren't traditional grading practices working? Leverage opportunities informally in your workroom, more formally in department meetingsKeep in mind - slow and deliberate changes towards ungrading (it's a spectrum)Many ways to ungrade (mastery, standards-based, feedback, etc)Focus on the feedback and learning over gradesLook at printouts of marks for students, rubrics we're using (single point vs 4-level), success criteria, moderated markingTry to find common ground, team dynamics matterRethinking Letter Grades - Conversation CardsGrades are very personal - Grading for Equity by Joe FeldmanShare your own vulnerabilityOpen your classroom space, share your ungrading practicesHonour professional judgementInvite colleagues and admin into your classroomKeep your admin in the loop - let them know what you are doing with ungrading and be prepared with a planParents:Parents are allies - need transparency, clear communication of grading practicesPitch/justify your why of ungrading - send out a newsletter early in the school yearMastery can start a strong parent-teacher relationshipStart an FAQ document to share with parents, teachers, admin, etc - post on website, LMS, etcStudents:This is the trickiest group to build buy-in!Consider the language you use to talk about grading, assessment, and feedbackExpect pushback - this takes a bit of time to learnInvolve students in the grading practicesStart with having a conversation in general about gradingHave them track their progress with a portfolioBuild in reflection opportunitiesKnow that emotions can be high - some students might feel anxiety and stressSupport the showConnect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show

Inclusion.It's a word that evokes strong emotions and reactions for many people. Some see it as a polarizing issue that elicits extreme rhetoric, while others recognize the need for us to confront discomfort and take responsibility for the impact of our leadership.We have to consider what inclusion means to us, what it feels like, and how it shows up in our work and personal lives.Because all too often, inclusion is reduced to a performative, box-checking act, instead of an opportunity to invest time, resources, and effort towards sustainable building inclusivity.In a world that values efficiency and productivity, embracing inclusion can be uncomfortable. It requires introspection, cultural change, and a departure from traditional notions of power.Inclusion is inconvenient because it compels us to think differently and confront our own biases. It also reveals how those in dominant cultures often prioritize their own inclusion, sometimes at the expense of others.But true inclusion benefits everyone. To foster true inclusion, leaders need to engage in deep work and shift their perspectives, beliefs, and actions. This transformation allows for the recognition and appreciation of all perspectives and contributions, ensuring that those in positions of privilege actively dismantle exclusionary systems.Skilled leaders, like today's guest, who guide individuals in this journey play a crucial role in creating a more inclusive society.Dr. Sand Chang (they/them) is a Chinese American nonbinary psychologist, trainer, author, and DEI/organizational consultant with more than 20 years of experience. Through compassionate engagement, they partner with organizations and teams seeking meaningful structural and interpersonal change. Dr. Chang's work is grounded in social justice, cultural awareness, and humility. Their areas of emphasis include trauma-informed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), LGBTQ populations, trans health, and body liberation related to racial justice, and eating disorders.Listen to the full episode to hear:Stretching beyond diversity to inclusivity and why a seat at the table isn't enoughWhy it's essential to acknowledge the power differentials in our spaces and to do the work to deconstruct themHow organizations can move beyond optics to doing the work to support true inclusionHow urgency, perfectionism, shame, and fragility create barriers to progressHow bias and exclusion in research impact how we understand mental and physical health, and the limitations of “evidence-based” practicesWhy people from privileged identities need to fight for marginalized peopleLearn more about Dr. Sand Chang:WebsiteInstagram: @heydrsandLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto, Tricia HerseySort OfGirls Just Want to Have Fun

Do you run a membership or are thinking of putting one together? How do you welcome new members and make sure they feel reassured they're in the right place and know what to do next? Today we share how you can create an onboarding sequence for memberships that your customers will absolutely LOVE!Since launching our membership, we've had many different approaches to onboarding. And we can tell you this - simply giving people their login details isn't enough. New members need more hand-holding than that! So let's take you behind the scenes of our onboarding process and show you why it works so well. Ready?SOME EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (0:10) Join our FREE Facebook Group. (2:42) What is a member onboarding sequence?(5:03) Being new to something is terrifying! (9:12) Why you shouldn't treat a brand new person like a member just yet.(11:30) The 3 key steps we use in our onboarding sequence.(12:59) Make sure each step leads to the next one in the sequence.(15:23) The email we send in our onboarding sequence.(19:36) Example of the first email in a member onboarding sequence.(22:35) Create an onboarding sequence your members will love!(23:22) Subject line of the week.What is a member onboarding sequence? Simply put, when someone joins your membership, you need to onboard them so they don't get lost. You don't want someone leaving because they feel overwhelmed, right? So you've got to take care of them. That's what an onboarding process is. If someone joins our membership The League, we have over 40 campaigns, 20 video trainings, and lots of unique phrases and terminology. So we understand that someone can easily get overwhelmed. And that's why we have an onboarding sequence to avoid that.When you become a customer of something new for the first time, it's terrifying! If you don't have a grasp of the thing you're learning you just don't know what you don't know. And you'll have to ask questions. Sometimes you don't even know if you're in the right place. Are all the things you need even in the membership?People who join your membership know what problem they have and the promise you made them. But they don't necessarily know the solution. So as a membership owner, it's your job to make it simple for your members. You want to make it easier for them to learn what you teach and fit it into their lives. Email onboarding best practicesWhy you shouldn't treat a brand new person like a member just yetThe first thing we'd like you to think about is that there's a difference between someone who joins your membership for the very first time and a member. To us, the job of the onboarding process is to take someone from being this new person who dipped their toe in the waters for the first time to being a fully-fledged member. It's an interesting mindset switch, but it's so important that we even recommend you tag these two categories of people in completely different ways in your system.For example, when people buy things on the Internet, sometimes they ask for refunds. And we always used to think it was a bit painful to make a sale and then have someone ask for the money back 29 days later. But then we reframed our mindset and started thinking of that money as not being ours at all during those first 30 days. Imagine you're only holding the money for a while. That way, in the rare event they ask for a refund, you don't take it personally because you don't see that money as yours yet.So a brand new person isn't a 'member' just yet. And when you...

In a post-pandemic world, students are playing catchup with their education, with additional needs for those in underserved communities. Educational disparities exist in all areas of education, especially in the STEM curriculum, where gaps can hurt students looking to take their careers in those directions. How can educators get students back on track? Extended learning time (ELT) is one method showing results.Extended learning time is an equation involving all education leaders creating the right policies and strategies to achieve success with the correct balance of resources, a precious commodity in education.Dustin Odham, host of FranklinCovey's Change Starts Here, tapped a good friend and co-worker to discuss the importance of extended learning time and some best practices for making that time count in increasing student learning and engagement. Lynne Fox, Global Education Developer and Coach at FranklinCovey, joined Odham for that conversation.Odham and Fox discuss the following:Taking learnings from educational systems across the globe for best practicesWhy extended learning time is more critical now than ever beforeBest practices for successful extended learning time programs“In the afterschool space, we have a vision in two parts,” Fox said. “One, raising up the staff that are in the space to know how to build a safe, caring, and sense of belonging culture, so kids want to be there. And the other side is saying, we also want to bring in building up the competence.”About LynnLynn Fox is an innovator, strategic planner, and coach. In addition to her role with FranklinCovey, Fox is the global education developer at Fox Educational Services. Fox is a lifelong educator, trainer, and speaker who excels at educational design and development and strives to impact children's lives positively.

In a post-pandemic world, students are playing catchup with their education, with additional needs for those in underserved communities. Educational disparities exist in all areas of education, especially in the STEM curriculum, where gaps can hurt students looking to take their careers in those directions. How can educators get students back on track? Extended learning time (ELT) is one method showing results.Extended learning time is an equation involving all education leaders creating the right policies and strategies to achieve success with the correct balance of resources, a precious commodity in education.Dustin Odham, host of FranklinCovey's Change Starts Here, tapped a good friend and co-worker to discuss the importance of extended learning time and some best practices for making that time count in increasing student learning and engagement. Lynne Fox, Global Education Developer and Coach at FranklinCovey, joined Odham for that conversation.Odham and Fox discuss the following:Taking learnings from educational systems across the globe for best practicesWhy extended learning time is more critical now than ever beforeBest practices for successful extended learning time programs“In the afterschool space, we have a vision in two parts,” Fox said. “One, raising up the staff that are in the space to know how to build a safe, caring, and sense of belonging culture, so kids want to be there. And the other side is saying, we also want to bring in building up the competence.”About LynnLynn Fox is an innovator, strategic planner, and coach. In addition to her role with FranklinCovey, Fox is the global education developer at Fox Educational Services. Fox is a lifelong educator, trainer, and speaker who excels at educational design and development and strives to impact children's lives positively.

Do you have ideas for DEI changes in your organization but don't feel empowered to take action on them yourself?The radical truth is that everyone can be a DEI Champion, no matter their job title. We just have to decide that we can be the changemakers that can lead DEI work we want to see happening. These times call for each of us to embrace our inner authority and be the change we want to see.In the season 2 debut of A Recipe for Transformation, Chrysta Wilson explores why wellbeing has to be part of DEI, why leadership exists at every level of an organization and how to claim your leadership authority, highlighting in particular: Why putting people at the center is a crucial DEI strategyThe need for a network for DEI leaders to share resources and best practicesWhy everyone has a leadership authority in an organization, even if they don't have the positional title What claiming DEI leadership at work can look like and the mindset challenges many of us need to deconstruct around leadership identity A guided reflection exercise to connect you to your inner authority "We don't have to wait for the leaders at the top to fix the thing that we know is broken. Like we can be the mirrors that can reflect the problems that we see. And we can be the light that guides the pathway forward."Chrysta WilsonS2 E1, A Recipe for Transformation www.RecipeForTransformation.comConnect with Chrysta:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystawilson/https://www.instagram.com/wilsonandassociatesconsulting/

Caitlin Parsons is a Registered Dental Hygienist of 12 years, a Certified Yoga Therapist, and an Ergonomic Coach for dental professionals. Caitlin helps dental professionals prevent, reduce and overcome workplace pain, manage stress, and optimize their health so they can thrive both in and out of the op. Caitlin is passionate about helping the dental community optimize their health to provide better patient care and become better clinicians through her in-person & online programs and podcast, The Aligned Hygienist.Join us as we discuss the following:The most common practitioner pain/work-related injuriesHow you can become a better leader and practitioner with improved self-care practicesWhy yoga can be like therapyHow dental professionals can feel better in & out of the opCaitlin is passionate about supporting the dental industry and has custom Yoga Membership and programs for dental professionals and teams! Visit her website to learn more:https://thealignedhygienist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Mondays with Men of Bedrock we're talking to Pat Woodcock, former NFL and CFL football player and owner of the Elite Man Academy. In his work with men, Pat helps men establish habits and form identities that lead to permanent and long-term healthy living. Pat does this by applying some of the lessons he learned in his own football career to everyday life. We talked about some of those lessons today. Parent as hard as you can: they're going to replace you if you don'tShow up every single day: your fans are always watchingRecovery is king; if you're injured/sleep deprived, you won't play wellA great career is the result of consistently good habits, not occasionally great practicesWhy you can't train the same way at 40 as you did when you were 25Enjoy the conversation.The doors to Men of Bedrock are currently OPEN. Click the link below and schedule a call with us today.LINKS:Pat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitecoach/Pat's Website:https://www.theelitemanmethod.com/man-methodMen of Bedrock: https://menofbedrock.com/Vince's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincedelmonte/

This week, we are talking all about how to build buy-in for ungrading in your school community. We'll discuss ungrading buy-in strategies for various different stakeholders such as teachers, admin, parents, and most importantly, students. Let's start talking about ungrading!If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/97**Teachers/Admin:Start with conversations about grading and grading practicesWhy aren't traditional grading practices working? Leverage opportunities informally in your workroom, more formally in department meetingsKeep in mind - slow and deliberate changes towards ungrading (it's a spectrum)Many ways to ungrade (mastery, standards-based, feedback, etc)Focus on the feedback and learning over gradesLook at printouts of marks for students, rubrics we're using (single point vs 4-level), success criteria, moderated markingTry to find common ground, team dynamics matterRethinking Letter Grades - Conversation CardsGrades are very personal - Grading for Equity by Joe FeldmanShare your own vulnerabilityOpen your classroom space, share your ungrading practicesHonour professional judgementInvite colleagues and admin into your classroomKeep your admin in the loop - let them know what you are doing with ungrading and be prepared with a planParents:Parents are allies - need transparency, clear communication of grading practicesPitch/justify your why of ungrading - send out a newsletter early in the school yearMastery can start a strong parent-teacher relationshipStart an FAQ document to share with parents, teachers, admin, etc - post on website, LMS, etcStudents:This is the trickiest group to build buy-in!Consider the language you use to talk about grading, assessment, and feedbackExpect pushback - this takes a bit of time to learnInvolve students in the grading practicesStart with having a conversation in general about gradingHave them track their progress with a portfolioBuild in reflection opportunitiesKnow that emotions can be high - some students might feel anxiety and stressSupport the show

Nature is not a nice to have, it really is a must-have for physical health and longevity. Studies show that being in nature reduces feelings of isolation and promotes calm. For this episode, we are joined by Toyin Ajayi, the founder of Outdoorsy Black Women, which is a community for Black women to connect, celebrate, and open our minds to an outdoorsy lifestyle. Toyin is an entrepreneur, community builder, and creative who is helping Black women connect with nature and one another through her safe space that embodies positivity, celebration, and resources.Toyin explains how it is possible to heal through our relationship with nature, and your idea of healing can shift over time. And nature doesn't have to mean going in the woods. It can mean having plants. It can be opening a window, it can be putting your feet in the sand. Whatever makes sense for you.We Also Talk About…How connecting with nature can be imperative to self-care practicesWhy we must be open to spending time outdoors and being in natureHow to explore nature and feel safe and connected doing soWhat are important wellness practices of being outdoorsWhy having access is a privilege and should not be taken for grantedResources:Join the Summer Solstice Journaling ChallengeSign up for monthly meetups and hikes with Outdoorsy Black WomenCheck out the Twerk n' Trails event on July 30 in AtlantaJoin the Outdoorsy Black Women Book ClubJoin an Outdoorsy Black Women Chapter near youNature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and InclusionHow Does Nature Impact Our Well-Being?How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your HealthSponsors:Op e n | If you're looking for a mindful meditation, breath work, and movement app I can't recommend Op e n enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breath work, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Op e n for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/balanced to start your trial.Propel | Stay hydrated this summer with Propel. Check out Propel Immune Support, the newest fitness water that helps support a healthy immune system with 100% of the recommended Daily Value of Vitamin C per bottle and an excellent source of Zinc and electrolytes.balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You may want to kick off your shoes and socks for this one! It's time to celebrate your sexy feet! Yes you heard me right; your feet! Your feet are incredible; we're talking twenty six bones, thirty three joints and seven thousand nerve endings in each foot! They are  the most important portal to connecting with the life force energy of sweet Mother Earth. When fully activated your feet can provide you with a wellspring of vitality, emotional wellbeing, and sensual pleasure. Re-wilding and enlivening your feet is one of the best things you can do for your overall posture, health and radiance. Not only that it's a powerful way to care for your nervous system, create safety in your body and experience and more sensual pleasure. For the past two years I've been a bit obsessed with my feet. Barefoot hiking has become a big passion of mine and after listening to this episode you'll understand why.  Here's what I cover:Why going barefoot is one of my favorite sensual healing practicesWhy your feet are a masterpiece; a work of artThe 7,000 nerve endings in each foot as a portal into sensual pleasureYour sentient feet; your hands that touch the EarthWhy you need to start smart and go slowWhy your feet need movementThe feet/pelvis connection and full range of motionHow going barefoot has drastically improved my balance and agilityHow going barefoot has toned my coreWhen our feet are in lockdown, our pelvis is in lockdownHow going barefoot has healed my knee and hip issuesAllowing the feet to do what they were born to doThe power of Bubbling Spring aka Kidney One points to nourish our libidoHow going barefoot helps cultivate our flow/pleasure zone aka our parasympathetic state of our nervous system and make it our defaultHow going barefoot helps us nourish our Yin and libidoHow going barefoot helps us rejuvenate and even sleep betterHow going barefoot reduces inflammationHow going barefoot helps prevent heart diseaseHow going barefoot helps with autoimmune issuesHow going barefoot helps with emotional stress and supports mental healthThe emotional benefits of re-wilding and connecting to our inner wild childBarefoot and first and second Chakra healingBarefoot and belongingConnecting to the Great Mother through going barefootStarting small, soft and smartAn amazing bootcamp for your feetMy favorite minimalist shoe company to transition safelySome resources for you:Check out Sacred Sensual Movement™ hereJoin Petra Fisher's Fix Your Feet Bootcamp hereFind Petra on Instagram hereDownload a short PDF guide that I create for my clients: 3 Tips to Re-wild You Feet  hereHere's an image of those amazing Bubbling Sprig/Kidney 1 PointsMy favorite company for barefoot shoes: Xero Shoes 

Focus on the who, not the what. When you put people first, the other things (like metrics) will take care of themselves.Diane Rogers and Sue Murphy share strategies for leaders to engage in conversations with their teams that leave people feeling seen, heard, and cared for. Not only does this help create high-performing teams, it also helps make you more fulfilled as a leader. You'll learn:Why basic “check-ins” and asking, “How are you doing?” doesn't cut it anymore, and what to do insteadHow to hold up a mirror to your own magnificence as an organization and highlight what's going right, and why this is so valuableHow to hardwire gratitude into your everyday practicesWhy how you show up for people determines how they show up for youHow to meet people where they are and give coaching that actually improves outcomesDiane Rogers has a diverse background and a big heart, both of which power a simple and focused mission: to inspire individuals and organizations to harness the strengths and magnificence of people, so together they can achieve higher levels of organizational performance and individual engagement. Founder and president of Contagious Change, LLC, Diane is best known for her breakthrough programs for healthcare organizations, where she has long been a trusted coach—sought after for her ability to inspire strengths-based leadership behaviors among healthcare professionals who want to optimize performance, experience, and engagement.Susan Murphy, RN BSM MS is currently the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Northwest Community Healthcare. Prior to her role at NCH, Sue was the Chief Experience Officer at University of Chicago Medical Center, where she led experience strategies that improved system-wide patient satisfaction scores. In the role of the CXO, Sue's attributes include being a visionary and pragmatic leader with experience and expertise in service excellence strategies, program development, metrics, and benchmarking.  Responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of an integrated, comprehensive strategy that transformed and drove outcomes in quality of care, service and patient experience. Serving as the role model for the mission as well as an advocate for the “voice of the patient” in all endeavors, leading with providing strategic leadership for the development of sustainable programs that foster experience excellence, empathy, and compassion, as well as, patient and family engagement.  Watch their Gratitude Symposium presentation: "Uniting and Engaging Employees – An Artistic Masterpiece (20:15)"

Series: Colossians: Supreme!Title: “How to resist deceptive cults, religions, and philosophies of this world and why”Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10(Commentary helps listed at the end)Bottom line this week: Resist instead of settling for the deceptive philosophies of this world by embracing the fullness of Christ Jesus himself in you.Opening story:People are easy to fool. P. 255“That little incident is a good illustration of all the earth-born religions. People talk about having faith; they tell you to look in a direction there is absolutely nothing. (Like look inside yourself) Some poeple are so desperately in need of seeing something that they will look till they are almost blind, yet they never catch a glimpse of anything real.” -Donald BarnhouseMany of us have heard of family members, church members and friends who've left and followed a cult leader or false religion deceived by a charismatic leader or deceptive lies. It happens. If it wasn't seductive, it wouldn't happen. If it didn't sound credible, no one would fall for it. But it is. And they do.Philosophy = love of wisdom“Everything that had to do with theories about God, the world, and the meaning of human life was called philosophy, both in the pagan and Jewish schools of the day. Both Judaism and Christianity are philosophical because they make holistic claims about the nature of reality and set values to guide life.” -Hughes“What Paul was warning against was a dangerous philosophy made up of both elements of Judaism and Greek Gnosticism. Greek Gnosticism taught that a person must work his or her way up a long series of lesser gods, called emanations, before reaching the ultimate god. Here false Jewish teachers combined Hebrew rites and ascetic regulations with their philosophy as a better way to move up the spiritual ladder. It was all very mysterious, complicated, astrological, and snooty. But worst of all, it was very deadly because it mixed some of the truth of Hebrew religion with the delectably enticing mysteries of Eastern mysticism and Greek philosophy. This was presented as “something more” that would elevate the ignorant Colossian Christian's from their crude baby-faith to the truly deep things of God. Evidently some succumbed.” -HughesTransition: Paul states his concern (shared with Epaphras) in 2:4. He then calls them to resist and gives them reasons to resist along with the power to resist. Spoiler alert: It centers on Jesus Christ.Outline: (based on Hughes)I. Charged to Resist. (2:8)Paul's warning notes 4 characteristics of this dangerously seductive philosophy:It (the Gnostic philosophy) was deceptive. It sounded great but was “empty deceit.” (8)It was purported to come from ancient and primal “human tradition.” (8) ex. If someone jumps off a cliff will you jump too?It was demon controlled, depending on the “elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” (8b)Human traditionsElemental — stars, planets i.e. astrology, horoscopes, ouiji boardsThis was happening then. This happens today.It is enslaving. “See to it that no one takes your captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy.” (8) “Take you captive” means to carry off, as prisoners were led away by victorious armies. “Cultic teaching asserts a death-like group on its followers, and few come out of it. Paul is saying, stay away from false teaching if you value you life.” (Refer back to v. 4 and last week) -Hughes “How is it possible for one not to be sucked in by a philosophy that is subtly deceitful in its language, logically compelling within its system of reason, and enticingly moral? The only answer is the fullness of Christ.” -HughesII. Reasons to Resist. (2:9-10)Because Christ is full of deity.“For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily.” (9)Re-read Colossians 1:15-20Umbrella = Covering that comes when I stay under his authority analogyWould you rather be full of Christ or full of yourself?Because we are full of Christ who is full of deity himself.Christ is more than merely Godlike. More than simply overflowing with the character of God.“This statement that ‘in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily' (9) forever blasts the Gnostics' idea that the fullness came through the emanations and angelic mediators. We can see the fullness of God in his work in the heavens and creation around us. But in Christ we see the face of God.” -Hughes“This out to steel us against being taken captive by deceitful, empty philosophies.” -HughesEven more breath-taking: “Christ, full of Deity, fills us.” (10)Illustration: “My wife and I once stood on the shore of the vast Pacific Ocean—two finite dots alongside a seemingly infinite expanse. As we stood there, we reflected that if I were to take a pint jar and allow the ocean to rush into it, in an instant my jar would be filled with the fullness of the Pacific (which is huge but finite). But I could never put the fullness of the Pacific Ocean into my jar! Thinking of Christ, we realize that because he is infinite, he can hold all the fullness of Deity. And whenever one of us finite creatures, dips the tiny vessel of our life into him, we instantly become full of his (infinite) fullness.”Our souls are elastic in this sense. Our capacity is infinite because he made us to be able to contain the infinite fullness of Christ. Wow!His fullness meets our individual needs. “He gives us what the moment requires: wisdom, strength, courage. We must remember too that as we experience the satisfaction of his fullness, a continual stream filling and overflowing our lives.”He is a path, if any be misled;He is a robe, if any naked be;If any chance to hunger, he is bread;If any be a bondsman, he is free;If any be but weak, how strong is he!To dead men, life he is, to sick men health,To blind men sight, and to the needy, wealth.-R.E.O. White“If you are full of Christ, and growing in that fullness, if you are overflowing with Christ, the Gnostic appeals of the empty philosophies of our age will bear little appeal to you. If you are full of him, how can you want anything else?” -HughesHow do we resist? See 2:6-7 againAnd embracing the fullness of Christ that is already in us.Alexander Maclauren put it this way:“Though all the earth were covered with helpers and lovers of my soul, ‘as the sand by the sea short unnumerable,' and all the heavens were sown with faces of angels who cared for me and succoured me, thick as the stars in the Milky Way—all could not do for me what I need. Yea, though all these were gathered into one mighty and loving creature, even he were no sufficient stay for one soul of man. We want more than creature help. We need the whole fulness of the Godhead to draw from. It is all there in Christ, for each of us. Whosoever will, let him draw freely. Why should we leave the fountain of living waters to hew out for ourselves, with infinite pains, broken cisterns that can hold no water? All we need is in Christ. Let us life our eyes from the low earth and all creatures, and behold ‘no man any more,' as Lord and Helper, ‘save Jesus only,' ‘that we may be filled with all the fullness of God.”“Let us covenant with God to invite more of his fulness.” -HughesBottom line this week: Resist instead of settling for the deceptive philosophies of this world by embracing the fullness of Christ Jesus himself in you.ConclusionWe need to learn to treat our Bibles like love letters from God. How did you treat your love letters?Why did I hold it, read it, re-read it, smell it? Because of what it said. Yes, in part. But mainly because of who sent it.PrayLord's Supper, 1 Corinthians 11:17-32OtherPace notesMain idea: “God calls us to grow in our walks with Christ in order to strengthen our faith and find our fulfillment in him.”I. We must deepen our intimacy with Christ. (2:6-7)II. We must denounce the insufficiency of Christ. (2:8-10A. False teaching 1) deceives us and 2) denies Christ. (8) (This is the fundamental flaw) “depends on” vs. “rooted and built up”False teachings about person of Jesus Christ. (Who he is)False teachings about works of Jesus Christ. (What he's done/doing)Our culture does this throughPersuasive philosophiesWorldly valuesTo combat, we must“Recognize the infinite worth of Christ” (person and work) “as the only source of truly fulfillment (being in the word) and “Denounce any teaching to the contrary.” (Based on the word)B. Faithful teaching 1) edifies us and 2) exalts Christ. (9-10)Intimacy with Christ + Sufficiency of Christ + Defining our identity in Christ = Strengthening of our faith in ChristFaith in Christ must be exclusive and singular. There's no room for Christ + anyone/anything.Person and work of Jesus Christ is at stake!False teaching —> Deceives us + Denies ChristFaithful teaching —> Edifies us + Exalts ChristQuite the contrast!Another contrast is the barren emptiness of deceptive teaching vs. the divine fullness of Christ.Cf. “God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him” (1:19)W.W.I. Keep making spiritual progress. (2:4-7)Colossians 2:6 (BEC): Paul had already encouraged his readers to “walk worthy of the Lord” (Col. 1:10), and later he used this image again (Col. 3:7; 4:5Colossians 2:7a (BEC): The tree (v. 7a). Rooted is an agricultural word. The tense of the Greek word means “once and for all having been rooted.” Christians are not to be tumbleweeds that have no roots and are blown about by “every wind of doctrine” (Eph. 4:14)By reviewing these pictures of spiritual progress, we see how the growing Christian can easily defeat the enemy and not be led astray. If his spiritual roots are deep in Christ, he will not want any other soil. If Christ is his sure foundation, he has no need to move. If he is studying and growing in the Word, he will not be easily enticed by false doctrine. And if his heart is overflowing with thanksgiving, he will not even consider turning from the fullness he has in Christ. A grounded, growing, grateful believer will not be led astray.II. Watch out for spiritual perils. (2:8-10)Colossians 2:8–10 (BEC): Paul continued the military image with this warning: “Beware lest any man carry you off as a captive” (literal translation). The false teachers did not go out and win the lost, no more than the cultists do today. They “kidnapped” converts from churches!Colossians 2:8–10 (BEC): How is it possible for false teachers to capture people? The answer is simple: These “captives” are ignorant of the truths of the Word of God. They become fascinated by the philosophy and empty delusion of the false teachers. (This is not to say that all philosophy is wrong, because there is a Christian philosophy of life. The word simply means “to love wisdom.”) When a person does not know the doctrines of the Christian faith, he can easily be captured by false religionsColossians 2:8–10 (BEC): is a true Christian tradition (1 Cor. 15:3ff; 2 Thes. 2:15; 3:6; 2 Tim. 2:2). The important thing about any teaching is its origin: Did it come from God or from man? The religious leaders in our Lord's day had their traditions and were very zealous to obey them and protect them (Matt. 15:1–20). Even the Apostle Paul, before he met the Lord, was “exceedingly zealous of the traditions” (Gal. 1:14).Colossians 2:8–10 (BEC): But in ancient Greece, this word also meant “the elemental spirits of the universe, the angels that influenced the heavenly bodies.” It was one of the words in the vocabulary of the religious astrology of that day. PColossians 2:8–10 (BEC): The gnostics believed that the angels and the heavenly bodies influenced people's lives…The fact that this teaching is not after Christ is sufficient to warn us against horoscopes, astral charts, Ouija boards, and other spiritist practicesWhy follow empty philosophy when we have all fullness in Christ? This is like turning away from the satisfying river to drink at the dirty cisterns of the world (Jer. 2:13). Of course, the false teachers in Colossae did not ask the believers to forsake Christ. They asked them to make Christ a part of the new system. But this would only remove Him from His rightful place of preeminence.My thought:We all do this. We add idols to our worship of God making us double-minded in all that we do.Back to WW:So Paul gave the true and lasting antidote to all false teaching: “All fullness is in Christ, and you have been made full in Him. Why, then, would you need anything else?” (see Col. 2:9–10)We have seen the word “fullness” (pleroma) before (Col. 1:19). It means “the sum total of all that God is, all of His being and attributes.” This word was used by the gnostics, but they did not give it the same meaning as did Paul. To them, the pleroma was the source of all the “emanations” through which men could come to God. The highest point in gnostic religious experience was to share in the pleroma.Of course, there are no emanations from God. The gulf between heaven and earth was bridged in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. He is declared to be “Emmanuel, God with us” (Matt. 1:23). Jesus Christ is the fullness of God, and that fullness dwells continually and permanently in Him bodily. Once again, Paul refuted the gnostic doctrine that matter was evil and that Jesus did not have a human body.When Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, He went in a human body. It was a glorified body, to be sure, but it was real. After His resurrection, our Lord was careful to assure His disciples that He was the same Person in the same body; He was not a ghost or a spirit (see John 20:19–29). There is a glorified Man in heaven! The God-Man, Jesus Christ, embodies the fullness of God!Now, the remarkable thing is this: every believer shares that fullness! “And you are complete in Him” (Col. 2:10). The tense of the Greek verb indicates that this fullness is a permanent experience.When a person is born again into the family of God, he is born complete in Christ. His spiritual growth is not by addition, but by nutrition. He grows from the inside out. Nothing needs to be added to Christ because He already is the very fullness of God. As the believer draws on Christ's fullness, he is “filled unto all the fullness of God” (Eph. 3:19). What more does he need?Indeed, there are spiritual perils that the Christian faces. The fundamental test of any religious teaching is, “Where does it put Jesus Christ—His person and His work?” Does it rob Him of His fullness? Does it deny either His deity or His humanity? Does it affirm that the believer must have some “new experience” to supplement his experience with Christ? If so, that teaching is wrong and dangerous.III. Draw on your own spiritual provisions. (2:11-15)WW outline for a message:In this chapter, Paul gets to the heart of the problem and denounces the false teachers. He asserts clearly the sufficiency of Christ for every need. He sounds three warnings, and these warnings are needed just as much today as in his dayColossians 2:1–10 (WEONT):I. Beware of Empty Philosophies (2:1–10)A. Walk in Christ (v. 6).As you were saved by faith, so walk by faith. As you were saved by the Word, so walk according to the Word. As you were saved through the work of the Spirit, so walk in the Spirit. The Christian life continues as it began, by faith in God.B. Grow up in Christ (v. 7).Have roots that dig down into the richness of the Word. Have foundations that are strong, laid upon Jesus Christ. How important it is to be taught the Word of God! Believers fall prey to religious philosophies unless they are rooted in Christ, grounded in the Word, and built up in Bible truth.C. Make Christ the test (v. 8).Test every high-sounding religious system by asking, “Does it give Christ the place of preeminence?” Almost every religious system today gives Christ an eminent place, but only true Bible Christianity gives Him the preeminent place.D. Draw on His fullness (vv. 9–10).Realize that there is no substitute for Christ and that in Him we have all that we need. When believers drift into worldly living, or are taken prey by man-made systems, it is usually because they feel they lack something that Jesus Christ cannot supply. “You are made full in Him!” What a wonderful position we have in Christ!OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS:Sacrifice happens inside the Temple“Sacrifice happens inside the temple.” -Chris KarpusIn the OT, sacrifice happened first inside the Tabernacle and later the Temple.In the NT, we Christ-followers—individually and collectively—are the temple in which the Spirit of Christ resides. Therefore, sacrifice happens inside of us as we gladly submit and surrender all to him.Fighting WolvesI recall a story about a pastor who was concerned about some unsavory businesses that had opened near a school. His protests finally led to a court case, and the defense attorney did all he could to embarrass the Gospel minister.“Are you not a pastor?” the lawyer asked. “And doesn't the word pastor mean ‘shepherd'?”To this definition the minister agreed.“Well, if you are a shepherd, why aren't you out taking care of the sheep?”“Because today I'm fighting the wolves!” was the pastor's quick reply, and a good answer it was.Knowing that there were enemies already attacking the church in Colossae, Paul offered encouragement. By heeding his admonitions, the Colossians would overcome their enemiesYou made converts, not disciplesThen there's the MS story. This middle eastern woman comes to Christ and immediately starts making disciples who make disciples. When her future husband meets her she's already started 25 house churches of about 250 people in 5 cities.When she moves to America with her new husband (Pastor X) she eventually finds herself depressed saying,“The western Church is under a satanic lullaby and I'm going to sleep. And every time I want to wake up the lullaby goes faster.”When they returned to this middle eastern country she was from, the movement then grew to 5,000.Leaders are “making a mess of the country and Jesus is just the cleanup crew.” -Pastor X1,300 leaders arrested that year—enemy #1 was the house church movement.Q. Why is persecution not growing the church? pastor x asked God.God answered, “You made converts, not disciples. Converts run away from persecution. Disciples will die for me.”“Because she encountered me she will die for me. You must give the word of God but it must be sealed by the power of God.”Now doing a disciple making movement (DMM).As some are running to the mountains for their lives and staying in caves, they are also starting up their zoom meetings so they can reach more people for Jesus. Wow.20:21 mark: “The only way to change a nation is through discipleship.” -Steve T. “…Through love.”As I reflect on Tim Keller's summary of Larry Hurtado's main points in his book, I see a lot of wisdom to help me lead our church going forward.I learned about this article while having lunch with Neal McGlohon. He summarized the o5 points in a slightly different order . Neal shared it this way:1. The early church was multi-racial and experienced a unity across ethnic boundaries that was startling. (Democrat, Progressive concerns)3. The early church was famous for its hospitality to the poor and the suffering. (Democrat, Progressive concerns)2. The early church was a community of forgiveness and reconciliation. (What both sides thinks it's doing when in fact what we see is fighting for power)4. It was a community committed to the sanctity of life. (Republican; conservative concerns)5. It was a sexual counterculture. (Republican; conservative concerns)MAIN COMMENTARY HELP:Exalting Jesus in Colossians by Scott PacePreaching the Word: Philippians, Colossians and Philemon commentary by R. Kent HughesESV Global Study BibleBible in One Year by Nicky GumbelBible Knowledge CommentaryThe Outline Bible, WilmingtonPaul for Everyone, The Prison Letters, NT Wright's commentary on Philippians and ColossiansGospel Transformation BibleNIV Study BibleThe Bible Exposition Commentary, Warren WiersbeBQ = Better Questions

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