Podcasts about Pressure

David Daoud and Bill Roggio analyze "pilot zones" as a mechanism to hold Lebanon's feet to the fire regarding Hezbollah's disarmament. Daoud warns that if the US prioritizes quiet with Iran, these zones could become pressure tactics against Israel rather than mechanisms for actual Lebanese performance. 8ř979 Iran

Character Pairings and the Pressure of Honor. Guest: Professor Emily Wilson. The Iliad features vivid character relationships that function with the depth of a novel. Helen is portrayed as an ironic thinker and a storyteller who weaves the sufferings of the war into her textiles, much like the poet himself. She possesses a unique perspective on her own fate and the limited power mortals have against the whims of gods like Aphrodite. In contrast, Hector and Andromacheform a tragic pairing; Andromache's heartbreaking pleas for her husband to stay within the city walls are met with Hector's refusal, driven by the intense fear of shame and the pursuit of kleos, or undying glory. The royal couple Priamand Hecuba represent different facets of leadership and loss, with Hecuba displaying a maternal rage so fierce she wishes to eat her enemies raw. Divine figures like Thetis, Achilles' mother, add a layer of sympathy as she bargains with Zeus to grant her son glory, knowing his life will be short. However, these divine interventions often result in further horror for the mortals involved. 31789

Jennie Nash introduces a hot seat coaching episode where Author Accelerator coaches Stuart and Margaret work through Margaret's new Blueprint for a historical novel set in Florence in the 1400s. Stuart helps Margaret pressure-test the story engine by differentiating two opposing forces—an Alchemist experimenting with mercury-based syphilis treatments and Savonarola (whom Stuart nicknames “Rolly”), who seeks to purge Florence to save souls—clarifying how each tempts protagonist Eliana. They explore why Eliana is susceptible to each system, the emotional costs of her shifting allegiances, and how themes of disillusionment, integrity, belonging, and found family drive the plot. Key craft work includes defending character choices, making Eliana's decisions feel inevitable and proactive, and strengthening Lena's role as Eliana's unconditional friend while likely keeping Lena out of POV to avoid narrative sprawl. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

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Democrats are embracing a new generation of self-described socialists, and Mike explains why their victories in New York could reshape politics across the country. Plus, why he believes Republicans are wasting a golden opportunity, the fight over the SAVE Act, and what he calls the biggest political threat heading into the 2026 midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resentment behind us. Pressure in front of us. That's the loop so many moms live in — judging our parents for what they didn't do, then fearing our kids will judge us the same way. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Order Elizabeth's bookDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for Generational Freedom & Forgiveness by Elizabeth Good But generational freedom is possible. Listen to this week's episode on breaking the pattern. In today's episode of Everyday Prayers, Elizabeth Good helps us pray for a judgement free heart and mind. Reference: Ephesians 4.32 Prayer: Today, I bring my parents to you. I release my judgment. I release my need to replay the past. I release the inner courtroom where I keep trying to get a verdict. Jesus, help me forgive the way you forgave me. Pull out every bitter root in my heart. so it will not grow and spread into my home. Heal me where I am still tender. Teach me to parent from peace and not from fear. And please protect my children from carrying what was never meant to be theirs. Thank you that you are rewriting our family story with grace. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I'm so excited to be celebrating episode 300 with you, my listeners and fellow Striders. Today, we are looking back at how True Stride began, how it has grown, and how much can change when we keep showing up with honesty, curiosity, and a willingness to listen to what feels aligned. When this podcast started nearly six years ago, I had just left corporate America, I was writing a book, and I was being told I needed to build a big social media presence. But that never felt like me, so I chose a different path and followed the thing that did feel true. I was showing up, one episode, and reflection at a time. In this episode, we talk about what it has meant to grow in real time. I look back at the early days, when I was trying to pack in every story, every question, and every takeaway because I wanted so badly to be useful and make every connection clear. Over time, the podcast became more spacious and natural, and I learned to trust that you would take what resonated, leave what did not, and apply each reflection in the way that made sense for your own life. I also share how my dreams have shifted along the way, from living near the beach in St. Augustine to following a new vision of life in the mountains with land, gardening, chickens, and a different daily rhythm. This 300th episode is a Wise Walk through the itches we cannot ignore, the dreams that keep evolving, and the small, honest steps that help us move toward a life that feels true and appreciate how far we have come together.  When you first started listening to this podcast, what were you seeking? What was it about these episodes and Wise Walks that helped you get back in touch with yourself? What helped you remember what you truly want and what you truly need? What is it about these episodes that supports you in slowing down, dropping into that big, beautiful heart of yours, and surfacing those gut feelings, intentions, and dreams deep within you? What helps you notice what feels aligned or what does not feel aligned, so you can have an honest conversation with yourself? What brought you to this podcast? What has changed along the way? What has evolved for you? How does this podcast or this community support you right now, in this moment? Over the past 300 episodes, how have you released your fear of external pressures? How have you shown up for yourself, expressed yourself freely, or stayed in alignment with your True Stride when it really mattered? When you strip away the fear of others' opinions about what you are doing or how you are showing up, what is genuinely important to you? Are you living in ways that you want to? Are you investing time in ways that fulfill you? Are you in full gratitude for all that you have accomplished and all that you have become in the six years we have been going on Wise Walks and having self-reflection conversations together? As you take yourself on a Wise Walk and reflect on where you are investing your time, are there things that once lit you up but no longer do? Do you give yourself permission to release them? Maybe it is a literal investment, an item, or a possession that you have. Maybe it is an activity that once lit you up, but now, for whatever reason, just does not feel aligned. Can you let that go so that you make space for this current version of yourself and your future version? Can you write your next chapter in a way that includes and prioritizes the things in your life that you want to invest in and that light you up? For this 300th episode, my heart is absolutely full of gratitude for how far we've come and for how many itches we've scratched together. We have shed fear of external judgment so that we could align with our daily actions, values, and choices. We've shown up for ourselves in ways that really matter. We get to live the way we want to and invest our time in ways that fulfill us. Thank you for listening, for witnessing my own evolution, and for sharing vulnerably in yours. I look forward to unpacking whatever itches we need to scratch in the future as we listen to our big, beautiful hearts that already know our answers. In this episode: [02:57] When I first started this podcast, everyone was saying, you need a social media presence. I tried social media, but it didn't feel aligned.  [04:26] I was exploring other avenues and decided to start a podcast. [06:00] My book was about dropping into your heart, determining what lights you up, and then going after that, while staying in alignment with your true authentic self. [07:05] I've evolved as a podcaster. I used to pack a lot in my Wise Walks, but now I try to encourage discovering what feels in alignment for you.  [08:23] These broad topics and free flowing conversations leave room to interpret and reflect in whatever way feels most relevant and aligned for you. [09:09] Pressure to create jam-packed episodes was a little too suffocating for me. [10:20] We are deeply connected, and this podcast has helped me show up in the best version of myself. [12:22] It's been one of my dreams to live in an area that made me feel like I was on vacation. I did that in St Augustine, Florida. My next dream was living in the mountains and on the land. [13:29] I journaled about a day in the life on my mountain, homestead farm. [14:45] I love how these Wise Walks allow me to continually check in with myself and examine whether I'm living in alignment. [15:32] Living our dream life takes time. The process of checking in with ourselves gives us a huge advantage. [17:12] Take time to recognize your dreams and put in action steps and everything that will move you toward the direction that you want to go. [18:26] This podcast has helped me continually ask questions and release what doesn't fulfill me anymore. [19:25] I love how the self-reflection questions on our Wise Walks give me time to check in with myself and see if what I'm investing in is still lighting me up. Memorable Quotes: "I understood the value of a podcast, and something about it felt aligned. It gave me a way to be vulnerable, share my message, and put myself out there in a way that could attract the right audience." - Mary Tess "Growth happens when we keep showing up, one honest reflection at a time, even when we do not know exactly where the path is leading." - Mary Tess "Over the course of these six years, both you and I have evolved, and you have always surprised me with how heartfelt your intentions are to show up as the best version of yourself." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Heart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Send us Fan Mail“Don't give up and follow your light.”-Jonathan OttoExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesFounder health is not optional when energy, clarity, and decisions drive the business. Jonathan Otto reveals why red light therapy may protect the capacity founders quietly lose.Episode Highlights[00:04:00] Why founder health becomes the hidden bottleneck behind lost energy, clarity, and capacity[00:07:00] Jonathan Otto reveals how his own failing health pulled him into investigative wellness[00:13:00] Why red light therapy became the game changer in Jonathan's health research[00:19:00] The buyer beware warning behind weak red light devices and low irradiance[00:24:00] Why wavelength, power, and protocol matter more than the device price[00:33:00] How red light therapy connects to mitochondria, cellular energy, and organ function[00:48:00] Jonathan's daily red light routine for founders who refuse to slow downFull show notes, transcript, and resources for this episode:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/554https://myredlight.com/https://redlifelights.com/Discount code: deepwealth25 and deepwealth30 (bundles)The Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.

This episode we share candid stories about parenting, marriage, and embracing authenticity in everyday life. From Father's Day celebrations to parenting hacks, kids wearing what they want, to accidentally cussing in front of them, this episode is a heartfelt look at life's beautiful chaos. Order The Tired Dad Book. Chapters 00:00 Father's Day Reflections 02:47 The Chaos of Father's Day Morning 05:44 Navigating Parenting Challenges 08:38 The Impact of Language on Kids 11:48 Embracing the Weirdness in Parenting 14:34 Finding Joy in Parenting Moments 17:33 Encouraging Authenticity in Kids 20:15 The Importance of Being Yourself 23:25 Creating Fun Family Moments 28:20 Authenticity in Relationships 32:37 The Pressure of Perfection 38:27 Candid Moments vs. Curated Images 45:10 The Value of Minimalism and Intentional Living 52:14 Embracing the Hard Times Follow The Tired Dad Follow The Tired Mom Follow on YouTube Follow on Substack Follow on Facebook Follow on TikTok Send your questions, comments, and stories to podcast@tireddad.com Send collaboration inquires to collabs@tireddad.com    

You've been there: Pressure is high. Priorities are competing. Everything feels urgent. How do you stay focused when you're being pulled in a million different directions? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the mindset and habits that empower leaders to bring stability and hope to the seasons that matter most. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide practical strategies you can use right now to lead your team through challenging times with clarity and confidence. Key takeaways:  Traction comes from focusing on what you can control and letting go of what you cannot. Write it down, put it before you, and act on it every day.  Difficult times don't develop leaders—they reveal them. Who you are when pressure mounts determines your influence and your team's trust.  When clarity about the future is impossible, focus instead on certainty for the next step, showing up with confidence, steadiness, hope, and presence for those you lead. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How Great Leaders Stay Focused When Everything is Falling Apart Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/StayFocused and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the 21 Laws of Leadership online course for 20% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community How to Increase Your Focus Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

The construction of data centers around the country is shaping up to be a contentious topic as the midterm elections grow closer. Pressure is mounting on government officials to balance the economic growth these facilities could bring with the needs of the communities hosting them. Florida Lieutenant Governor and Republican candidate for Governor of Florida, Jay Collins, joins FOX News' Bill Melugin to discuss his proposed guardrails for AI development and data center expansion. He also weighs in on Florida's competitive Republican primary, responds to criticism from gubernatorial opponent, Congressman Byron Donalds, and explains how he would build on the legacy of Governor Ron DeSantis. As the nation gears up to celebrate America 250, a new FOX Nation special, titled “The Patriot War,” dives into the stories of Revolutionary figures like Martha Washington, Alexander Hamilton and more. Emmy-winning actor, producer and director Kelsey Grammer joins Dave Anthony to share insight into the special, as well as political division today versus 250 years ago. He also previews his upcoming film Young Washington and reflects on why the political divisions of today aren't as unprecedented as we think. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  PHOTO CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CORE RESOURCES: Rutherford's Vascular and Endovascular Therapy 10th Edition, Chapters 88, 89, 91, and 94 Atlas of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy 2nd Edition, Chapter 9 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Audible Bleeding Episodes Holding Pressure - Carotid Endarterectomy: https://www.audiblebleeding.com/2024/02/27/holding-pressure-carotid-endarterectomy/ Holding Pressure Case Prep - Endovascular Basics: https://www.audiblebleeding.com/2023/04/23/holding-pressure-case-prep-endovascular-basics/ Videos TCAR Technical Video: https://jnis.bmj.com/content/14/8/842 Articles Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease:  https://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214%2821%2900893-4/fulltext Technical aspects of transcarotid artery revascularization using the ENROUTE transcarotid neuroprotection and stent system: https://www.jvascsurg.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0741-5214%2816%2931862-6 Referenced Studies ROADSTER-1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30611582/ ROADSTER-2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32811386/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35381327/ TCAR Surveillance Project https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2757579?utm_source=openevidence&utm_medium=referral https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36172943/   OUTLINE:   CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE 1. Pathophysiology/etiology Carotid artery disease is primarily driven by atherosclerotic plaque deposition.  Risk factors: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, and advanced age. Nonatherosclerotic etiologies: fibromuscular dysplasia, carotid dissection, vasculitic disease, carotid webs, and trauma. When the endothelium is damaged, monocytes migrate to the site and differentiate into macrophages that take up oxidized LDL particles to become foam cells. Meanwhile, an inflammatory response occurs where activated platelets release thromboxane A2, platelet derived growth factor, and inflammatory cytokines that promote further platelet aggregation and vascular inflammation. Smooth muscle cells migrate and proliferate, forming the structural framework of the atheroma.  Within the lesion, necrotic debris and lipid accumulate, creating a vulnerable plaque. Plaque rupture exposes this material to the bloodstream, serving as a nidus for thrombus formation which can lead to ischemic events. Carotid bifurcation is particularly prone to plaque formation due to turbulent blood flow. Embolization of plaque from this area can result in TIA or ischemic stroke.  2. Presentation Patients are often asymptomatic and stenosis is incidentally found on imaging.  Symptomatic patients present with neurologic symptoms including unilateral motor and sensory loss, aphasia (difficulty finding words), dysarthria (difficulty speaking), amaurosis fugax (temporary monocular vision loss due to embolus to the ophthalmic artery), transient ischemic attacks Physical exam findings may be notable for auscultation of a carotid bruit. Patients may also have evidence of retinal artery embolization on fundoscopic examination (Hollenhorst plaque) or asymptomatic cerebral infarction.  3. Diagnosis USPTF recommends against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis.  In patients with no risk factors, SVS recommends against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. However, they do recommend screening for asymptomatic clinically significant carotid bifurcation in certain groups of patients with multiple risk factors.  These risk factors include patients with clinically significant peripheral vascular disease, patients 65 and older with history of CAD, smoking, hypercholesterolemia, and patients prior to coronary artery bypass.  Relevant findings on physical exam or imaging findings may warrant screening, but screening is not recommended for the presence of neck bruit alone without other risk factors, as this finding has a low sensitivity and specificity for detecting clinically significant carotid artery stenosis.  Carotid duplex ultrasound: first-line imaging modality for both screening and initial evaluation of stenosis, noninvasive, low-cost CTA: rapid, high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging of vascular anatomy, risk of contrast and radiation exposure MRA: high-quality, three-dimensional imaging without radiation or contrast, expensive with longer acquisition time, can overestimate stenosis in severe disease DSA/angiography: gold standard, expensive, invasive, not generally recommended for routine diagnostic evaluation or screening 4. Classification Carotid artery stenosis is classified by degree of luminal narrowing. NASCET method: standard in current practice. Compares the minimal residual lumen at the point of greatest stenosis to the diameter of the normal distal internal carotid artery.  Classification of stenosis: Mild: 70 bpm, and ACT >250 seconds to optimize cerebral perfusion and minimize thrombotic risk. Clamp the carotid artery just proximal to the arterial sheath to establish active flow reversal.  Flow controller settings: Low setting High setting Flow-stop button: allows for temporary cessation of flow (used when we inject contrast).  Confirm flow reversal via two different ways:  The first way is to stop flow to the venous return sheath with the stopcock, clearing the line with hep saline injection, and then opening the stopcock and seeing the blood returning to the controller in a reverse fashion. The second way is to perform an angiogram with a small amount of contrast injection while holding the flow-stop button. Using the angio we want to make sure that contrast is flowing retrograde in the cervical ICA thereby confirming flow reversal.    Carotid artery stenting, balloon angioplasty, and completion angiogram At this point, a standard carotid angioplasty and stenting procedure is performed. ENROUTE transcarotid Neuroprotection System device:  inner diameter of 8F and an outer diameter of 10F Has its own carotid artery stent system but is also compatible with all FDA-approved carotid stents.  Final angiogram is performed to confirm stent position, vessel patency, and absence of complications including vasospasm at the distal end of the stent and filling defects from protrusion of atheromatous material through the stent    Cessation of flow reversal and sheath removal Allow the flow reversal to run for a few minutes after the final balloon angioplasty to clear any debris.  Antegrade flow is restored by releasing the carotid clamp and closing the stopcocks on the neuroprotection system.  The patient is auto-transfused the blood from the flow line back to the venous system.  As the arterial access system is removed and the puncture site is closed with the U-stitch.  IV protamine is administered to reverse the heparin. Standard closure is performed at the incision site. Meanwhile, hemostasis is achieved after removal of the femoral vein sheath with brief manual compression.  Postop care/complications Postop care All patients after a TCAR should be monitored in the ICU setting for 24 hours, as an embolic stroke, hypotension with or without bradycardia, or hypertension can occur.  Should a TIA or stroke be observed, a carotid duplex scan and CT angiogram should be immediately obtained to assess the stent site and the presence of an embolic or thrombotic filling defect, dissection, or occlusion.  Dual antiplatelet therapy: continue for 45 days to 12 months Aspirin and statin therapy: continued indefinitely Surveillance duplex imaging: 4 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months, and annually thereafter. Postop complications Hematoma Stroke Myocardial infarction Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome Sudden and excessive increase in cerebral blood flow to previously hypoperfused brain tissue is met with vasculature that cannot constrict appropriately from chronic vasodilation Leads to breakthrough hyperperfusion. This results in cerebral edema, intracerebral hemorrhage, and neurological symptoms.  Cranial nerve injury Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) injury: ipsilateral tongue deviation. It is the most commonly injured cranial nerve.  Vagus nerve (CN X) injury: hoarseness and possible vocal cord paralysis.  Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) injury: soft palate dysfunction.  Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury: voice hoarseness and inability to cough as it innervates all of the voice box muscles except for the cricothyroid muscle Marginal mandibular nerve injury: ipsilateral lip droop, injury is rare in TCAR.  Stent restenosis Pseudoaneurysm Access site infection

We have all experienced that distinct, crushing sense of overwhelm. Your calendar is packed, the pressures of parenting and work are mounting, and the constant noise of the world never seems to dim. But it's not just that your life is full - it's that your soul feels heavy. Most of us have simply adopted a cultural norm that is quietly exhausting us, assuming this chronic fatigue is just the price of admission for modern life.   In this powerful message, we dive into Matthew 11:28–30 to uncover a freeing truth: The weight you're carrying might not be the one you were meant to carry. Jesus famously promised that His burden is light, yet that rarely matches our day-to-day reality. By breaking down the specific weights we subconsciously pick up, this sermon exposes how we are mismanaging our souls and offers the ultimate trade-off: swapping our exhausting performance for His peaceful presence.  

What's your mindset when the pressure is ON? Do you freeze? Overthink? Choke? Or do you get present, dialed-in, and ready for the moment no matter how big it is? Let's be real. Most people say they're built for pressure. But behind the scenes, they're terrified of blowing it. They're obsessed with the outcome instead of the opportunity. That's why J.R. sat down with 2-time World Series Champion, Jonny Gomes. Jonny's life is a masterclass in pressure-tested performance. Before age 22, he survived a tragic car accident that claimed the life of his best friend, suffered a heart attack, and endured more adversity than most people experience in a lifetime. Yet somehow, he found a way to rise and come up clutch when it mattered most. Known as one of baseball's ultimate clubhouse leaders, Gomes helped lead both the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals to World Series titles. But what made him special wasn't just what he did on the field. It was how he approached pressure, preparation, leadership, and life. In this powerful conversation, Jonny shares the mindset shifts that helped him thrive under pressure, the importance of self-evaluation, and why focusing on opportunities instead of outcomes may be the key to unlocking your best. If you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or weighed down by pressure, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll hear: Why focusing on the opportunity (vs. the outcome) is the secret to performing under pressure How self-evaluation became Jonny's greatest performance advantage Why the mirror may be the best coach you'll ever have The powerful mindset shift from proving doubters wrong to proving supporters right Why shrinking your circle can dramatically increase your impact and influence How to become more present in the moments that matter most What today's athletes and parents are getting wrong about grit Why sports (and life) are harder than most people realize The importance of winning the respect of the person next to you How to build a championship mindset without becoming obsessed with results KEY QUOTES "I never set my goals on the outcome... I just wanted the opportunity." - Jonny Gomes "The best coach that you'll ever surround yourself with is the dude in the mirror." - Jonny Gomes "Stop trying to prove the haters wrong. Start proving the people in your inner circle right." - Jonny Gomes "It's not about remembering. It's about storing... the more you self-evaluate, the more storage you put in your brain." - Jonny Gomes CONNECT WITH JONNY Instagram (personal): @jonnygomesusa | https://www.instagram.com/jonnygomesusa/ Instagram (business): @indieproagency | https://www.instagram.com/indieproagency/ NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/jonny-gomes-cuc Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

In this episode, George is joined by Alex Sarama, Founder of Transforming Basketball, to share his insights from his coaching journey with the Portland Fire. Alex shares insights to the Principles of Play he is using with the Fire. Alex also talks about what he learned in Cleveland with the Cavaliers and how he is combining it all together in his role as the head coach of the Fire. He discusses why coaches must fully commit to modern learning principles, how psychological safety accelerates growth, and practical ways to create environments where players thrive both on and off the court.   Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Portland Fire's Early Success 03:30 – Establishing a Clear Team Identity as an Expansion Team 04:00 – Why Set Plays Still Matter in Modern Basketball 07:00 – Training Cover Solutions and Offensive Decision-Making 08:30 – Adapting Offensive Principles for the WNBA 12:00 – Optimizing Shooters Through Weak-Side Actions 13:00 – Baseline Drives, Corner Cuts, and Shot Quality 15:30 – Lessons from Vincent Collet and Team France 16:30 – Winning the Possession Game with Pressure and Turnovers 19:00 – Bringing CLA to the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers 20:30 – Lessons Learned from Kenny Atkinson 21:30 – Transitioning from Assistant Coach to Head Coach 23:30 – Hiring Coaches for Growth Mindset and Character 24:30 – Educating and Developing Coaching Staff and Coach Development and Continuous Learning 26:00 – Common Misconceptions About the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) 28:30 – Learning Skills in Context Instead of Isolation 30:00 – Teaching CLA Without a Copy-and-Paste Approach 31:00 – Growing the Game Through Better Coaching and Culture 32:00 – Psychological Safety and Building High-Performance Environments 33:00 – Transformative Tip      Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/    Links: Website: http://transformingbball.app/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball  

Preview for Later Today: Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel warns that adversaries like Iran and China exploit the US political calendar to undermine elections. These regimes use economic pressure and domestic dynamics to favor more "dovish" presidential candidates.

https://teachhoops.com/ Open gym can be one of the most valuable parts of your offseason — or one of the biggest wastes of time. Too often, players show up, shoot around, play sloppy games, argue calls, and leave without getting better. In this episode, Coach breaks down how to turn open gym into a culture-building, competitive, player-led environment that actually helps your team win later in the season. Open gym should not be random. Random open gyms create random habits. If players are going to be in the gym, coaches need a simple structure that builds the things that matter: communication competitiveness leadership shot selection defensive habits team standards accountability Open gym does not need to feel like practice, but it should still have purpose. Too many open gyms become: half-speed shooting lazy transition defense arguing over fouls players choosing teams by popularity no communication no standards no leadership no carryover to the season Players get sweaty, but they do not always get better. Before the first game starts, give players one clear standard for the day. Examples: “Today we sprint back every possession.” “Today we talk on every screen.” “Today every team must get a paint touch before a shot.” “Today no one argues calls.” “Today the winning team stays only if they defend.” One standard gives the gym focus. 1) The First 10 Minutes: Skill With PurposeStart with something short and sharp. Examples: finishing through contact catch-and-shoot decisions two-dribble attacks closeout into containment advantage passing This sets the tone and keeps players from drifting into lazy habits. 2) The Middle Segment: Competitive Play With ConstraintsDo not just roll the ball out. Add a rule that teaches the habit you want. Examples: no paint touch, no point defensive stop counts double no talking, possession does not count turnover means automatic point for the other team must make one extra pass before scoring Constraints teach better than speeches. 3) The Final Segment: Pressure FinishEnd open gym with something that feels like a game. Examples: first team to 3 stops wins down 4 with 2 minutes left free throw decides possession no dribble possession one stop to stay on Players remember how you finish. Open gym reveals a lot if you know what to look for. Watch for: Who organizes the group? Who talks when they are tired? Who competes without the ball? Who includes younger players? Who pouts after mistakes? Who sprints back after a bad shot? Who makes others better? Your team's future leaders often reveal themselves in open gym before they ever get a title. Open gym should not be coach-dominated. Give players ownership. Assign simple jobs: one player starts warmups one player explains the standard one player organizes teams one player tracks wins and stops one player brings younger players into the group You are not just building basketball habits. You are building ownership. At your next open gym, do not just unlock the doors and hope. Pick one standard. Add one constraint. Create one pressure finish. Then watch who leads, who competes, and who brings others with them. Open gym should have purpose without feeling like formal practice One daily standard is enough Constraints create better habits than lectures Pressure finishes teach competitiveness Open gym reveals leaders, connectors, and tone-setters Random open gyms create random teams The offseason is not just about who gets shots up. It is about who builds habits when nobody is clapping. Make open gym matter. Make it competitive. Make it player-led. Make it something that carries into your season. For open gym templates, practice plans, leadership tools, and complete coaching systems, go to: teachhoops.com The Big IdeaThe Problem With Most Open GymsThe Open Gym StandardThe 3-Part Open Gym StructureWhat Coaches Should WatchThe Leadership PieceCoach ChallengeKey TakeawaysClosing Thought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Principle of the Bondservant: Kingdom Activation of Remnant Ministries Series Part 2 | KIB536 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   Description The Bondservant: The Missing Foundation of End-Time Ministry In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake continue laying the foundation for authentic remnant ministry in the last days. Before God can release believers into greater Kingdom assignments, foundational issues must be addressed—including healing from rejection, overcoming feelings of worthlessness, understanding our identity in Christ, and embracing the biblical principle of the bondservant. Mary Lou shares deeply personal insights regarding healing from trauma, overcoming lies spoken over her life, and discovering her true worth through the Word of God. She provides practical biblical keys for breaking free from rejection, shame, and fear of man. Dr. Lake then explores the often-forgotten biblical concept of the bondservant, revealing why every genuine ministry calling must begin with complete surrender to Christ. Drawing from Scripture, he explains the accountability believers have before God, the dangers of self-centered ministry, and why the remnant must remain faithful to the voice of the Master rather than the pressures of culture. As the days ahead grow increasingly challenging, God is preparing a people who know their identity, understand their authority, and are committed to serving King Jesus above all else. This message is essential for anyone seeking to walk faithfully with God, overcome past wounds, and prepare for Kingdom service in the days ahead. Topics Discussed 00:00 – Opening Introduction Biblical Life TV introduction Empowering the remnant for the last days 01:29 – KIB 536 Begins Purpose of Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Growth of the remnant worldwide 03:00 – Food Supply, Health & Preparation Food quality concerns European versus American wheat products Practical preparedness considerations 05:30 – Increasing Pressure to Conform Lessons from recent societal pressures The importance of discernment Seeking God's truth amid deception 07:00 – Healing from Worthlessness and Rejection Mary Lou's personal testimony Trauma recovery insights Overcoming destructive words spoken in childhood 11:50 – Biblical Identity in Christ 1 John 2:15 1 Peter 2:9 Understanding what it means to be God's treasured possession 15:00 – Fear of Rejection and the Remnant Breaking free from fear of man Forgiveness and healing Becoming secure in Christ 20:00 – God's View of Your Worth Luke 12:6-7 Ephesians 2:10 Psalm 139:14 Romans 5:8 25:00 – Standing Against End-Time Fear Alien/UFO deception Spiritual authority in Christ Why healing matters for spiritual warfare 27:00 – Foundations for Kingdom Activation Balance in self-perception Preparing for future Kingdom service 29:00 – Christ Must Remain Preeminent Colossians 1:16-18 Ministry must be centered on Jesus The danger of building personal kingdoms 35:00 – Accountability Before God Judgment Seat of Christ Giving an account for our stewardship Representing Christ faithfully 44:00 – Rewards, Crowns & Eternal Perspective 1 Corinthians 3 Gold, silver, and precious stones Building with eternal value 49:00 – The Biblical Bondservant Romans 1:1 Understanding biblical servanthood Ministry as complete surrender to Christ 53:00 – Ear Nailed to the Doorpost Deuteronomy 15 The bondservant principle Hearing only the Master's voice 58:00 – Dangers Facing Modern Ministry Experiential theology Pressure from culture and congregations Remaining faithful to Scripture 1:01:00 – True Remnant Ministry Obedience over popularity Caring for God's sheep Avoiding celebrity Christianity 1:04:00 – Preparing Future Kingdom Leaders Home fellowships Remnant ministry development The necessity of foundational preparation 1:08:00 – Learning Through Biblical Discussion The value of questioning and discipleship Yeshiva-style learning Sharpening one another in truth 1:12:00 – Becoming Battle-Hardened Saints Spiritual maturity Discernment and endurance Preparing for the days ahead 1:13:00 – Closing Prayer Asking God for the heart of a bondservant Final encouragement to the remnant Call to Action If this message encouraged you, please: ✅ LIKE this video✅ SUBSCRIBE to the channel✅ SHARE this teaching with fellow believers✅ COMMENT below: "I choose to be a bondservant of Christ." Your engagement helps us reach more believers with biblical truth and equips the remnant around the world for the challenges ahead. Partner Support Biblical Life TV and Kingdom Intelligence Briefing are completely supported by faithful friends and partners who believe in preparing God's remnant for the days ahead. If these teachings have strengthened your walk with Christ, helped you understand the times, or equipped you for spiritual warfare, please prayerfully consider becoming a monthly partner. Your support helps us: Produce weekly teachings and briefings Develop biblical discipleship resources Equip believers for end-time challenges Expand the reach of Kingdom-centered teaching around the world To support the ministry, visit: Kingdom Intelligence Briefing https://www.kingdomintelligencebriefing.com Biblical Life Store & Donations https://store.biblicallifeassembly.org Thank you to every friend and partner who stands with us in this Kingdom assignment. 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H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah on The Kingdom's Untold Humanitarian Story | 185  Dr. Abdullah is an Advisor to the Royal Court and the Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) as well as the pioneering surgeon who has led the separation of more than 70 conjoined twins since 1991. We explore his remarkable journey from his early days as a surgeon and the stories behind some of his most complex operations, to his conversations with the late King Abdullah during his final days. We wrap up with his decade-long role at the helm of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, exploring its global mission and the impact it has had in some of the world's most vulnerable communities.  0:00 Intro3:10 How Medicine Shaped His Life6:35 Saudi Arabia's Conjoined Twins Program10:28 The Most Difficult Operation of His Career15:07 Enduring 23-Hour Surgeries16:33 How Technology Changed Modern Surgery18:01 Medicine as a Humanitarian Mission19:17 From Treating Children to Helping Millions27:32 The Global Impact of KS Relief30:32 Saudi Humanitarian Work35:09 A Personal Story About King Abdullah42:32 Leadership, Vision 2030, and Saudi Arabia's Global Role47:36 Motivation, Pressure, and a Life of Service56:03 Closing

Lionel Messi made history for Argentina, Algeria kept its World Cup hopes alive and France booked its place in the knockout rounds on Day 12 of the tournament. David Gass, Jordan Angeli and Matt Doyle break down all the action before turning their attention to Day 13, where Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face mounting pressure, England takes on Ghana, Colombia meets DR Congo and Croatia looks to bounce back against Panama.0:00 Intro1:53 3 Big Things13:18 Messi Makes History Against Austria18:46 Algeria Still Alive24:37 Weather Delays, France Advances31:30 Haaland, Norway Hold Off Senegal40:50 North American Update: Canada's Ismaël Koné46:25 Ronaldo and Portugal Face Uzbekistan52:36 Colombia Showdown with DR Congo1:01:30 England Battles Ghana1:03:24 Croatia Looks to Bounce Back Against Panama

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Part of having a healthy partnership in marriage is understanding each other.As women, we often assume we have more challenges than men once we become parents but that doesn't negate any challenges that they may experience.In this episode, I am joined by Men's Coach and previous client of mine, Mike Mendez to chat about common struggles that men experience like the  invisible pressures they carry.Pressure to provide. Pressure to succeed. Pressure to stay strong. Pressure to put everyone else's needs ahead of their own.We discuss the inherited beliefs many men carry about work, money, fatherhood, and success, how those beliefs impact marriage, and what happens when men finally give themselves permission to question the scripts they've been living by.If you've ever wondered what is happening beneath the surface for your husband, this episode is for you.Things we discuss:- The pressure many men feel to be providers- How financial anxiety impacts marriage- Why success doesn't always lead to fulfillment- The inherited scripts that shape our decisions- The emotional struggles men often keep hidden- Why awareness is the first step toward changeConnect with Mike:https://mikemendezcoaching.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@mikemendezcoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/mikemendezcoachingThanks for listening!Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoachingIf you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)Support the show

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcastEpisode 222:  When Love Feels Like Pressure: The Hidden Conflict in Helping Too Much What if the very thing you are doing to keep the relationship close is the thing creating more distance?As parents, we often help because we love. We give advice, offer solutions, send resources, ask questions, check in, and try to prevent our adult children from making painful mistakes. But in parent and adult child relationships, helping too much can start to feel like pressure, control, or a lack of trust.In this episode, Tina Gosney, Family Conflict Coach and Family Life Educator, continues the conversation on hidden conflict by looking at the kind of conflict that does not look like conflict at all. It looks like love. It looks like concern. It looks like “I'm just trying to help.” But underneath, it may be creating tension, emotional distance, resentment, or shutdown.Listen to this episode if you have ever thought:“I'm only trying to help.” “I can see what they can't see.” “Why do they push me away when I care so much?” “I feel anxious when they don't text back.” “I don't know how to stop fixing, overthinking, or shutting down.”In this episode, you'll learn:How helping too much can create hidden conflict in your relationship with your adult child, even when your intentions are loving. Why unsolicited advice can feel like pressure and cause your adult child to pull away or become defensive. How emotional dependence shows up in family relationships, especially when your peace depends on your child's mood, choices, or response. Why shutting down feels protective but creates more disconnection over time. How to pause before fixing, avoiding, overthinking, or reacting so you can choose how you want to show up. If you feel stuck between wanting to stay close and not knowing how to stop pushing, fixing, or worrying, this episode will help you see the pattern more clearly. You cannot force connection, control your adult child, or eliminate discomfort from the relationship. But you can learn to stay grounded inside the discomfort, and that is where real change begins.  Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want support putting what you're learning into practice, come join The Connection Community in Bridge to Connection. You'll get step-by-step relationship lessons, practical tools to calm anxiety and reduce conflict, and live monthly coaching calls to help you stay steady and build real connection with your child—especially when things feel tense. Learn more and join at https://www.courageous-connections.com/bridge-to-connection3---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach.  Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

Send us Fan Mail“Don't give up and enjoy the journey.”-Ryan HoganExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesBad hires rarely start with bad resumes. Ryan Hogan reveals why gut based hiring creates culture misses, profit leakage, and enterprise value risk, plus the founder shift that protects growth.Episode Highlights[00:10:00] Ryan Hogan reveals why resilience from military service shaped how he builds companies under pressure[00:12:00] The military forced Ryan to delegate, exposing the difference between letting go and abdicating[00:15:00] Why the right people on the bus can solve problems before the founder touches them[00:19:00] Ryan explains why culture fit, not resumes, caused his biggest hiring failures[00:23:00] The controversial gut instinct mistake behind most founder hiring failures[00:33:00] Why hiring someone from a billion dollar company can break a $50 million company[00:43:00] Ryan connects people, systems, and process to enterprise value and founder freedomFull show notes, transcript, and resources for this episode:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/553https://talentharbor.com/ryan/The Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.

How to Get More Love and Affection from Your WifeWhen a wife feels distant, trying to convince her to love more often creates pressure and disconnection. In this episode, Coach Jack helps men understand how emotional connection is rebuilt through consistent loving actions rather than reassurance, persuasion, or household responsibilities alone.What You'll Learn: How to focus on emotional connection instead of task-focused efforts  Why gaze, words, voice, touch, and listening matter more than routine responsibilities  How to help your wife feel uniquely special without pressuring her  How consistency helps rebuild trust when loving feelings have faded Want to Work With Coach Jack?Coach Jack's Re-Connections Coaching Package helps men stop pursuing, reduce pressure, and rebuild a friendly emotional connection with a distant wife. The focus is on helping her relax, enjoy the relationship again, and become more open to reconnecting.Key Takeaways: Love grows from actions, not persuasion Routine responsibilities do not replace romance.  A wife needs to feel uniquely valued.  Listening without fixing helps restore connection.  Pressure and pursuit make reconnection harder. Additional Resources: Re-Connections Coaching PackageFree Download: How to Talk to Your Wife: Restoring Loving Communication in a Damaged Relationship (eBook)Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

Most Americans think they live in a free market.But if that's true, why do we keep ending up with fewer airlines, fewer hospitals, fewer pharmacies, fewer banks, fewer food processors, and fewer choices?In this episode of Common Sense with Chad Law, we take a hard look at the forgotten conservative history of antitrust, trustbusting, and competition. From Theodore Roosevelt and Standard Oil to Reagan and AT&T, we explore why conservatives once saw concentrated corporate power as a threat—and why that conversation disappeared.We'll break down how government intervention, regulation, consolidation, lobbying, and market concentration created an economy where giant corporations increasingly dominate healthcare, technology, food, airlines, banking, and communications.This isn't an argument against capitalism.It's an argument for competition.Because capitalism isn't giant corporations.Capitalism is the freedom to take your business somewhere else.Topics include:• Standard Oil• AT&T and the Reagan breakup• Google's dominance• Healthcare consolidation• PBMs and prescription drug costs• Food industry concentration• Defense contractor consolidation• Government regulation and barriers to entry• Competition vs competitors• Why your paycheck doesn't go as far as it used toIf you enjoy thoughtful conversations about economics, politics, public policy, and common sense solutions, subscribe and share the show.00:00 The Illusion of Monopolies00:27 The Burden of Regulation06:20 The Myth of Free Markets11:48 The Conservative Legacy of Antitrust20:00 Lessons from History: Standard Oil and AT&T26:45 The Pressure of Competition in a Free Market28:27 The Role of Conservatives in Trustbusting28:52 Government Intervention and Market Consequences31:01 The Cycle of Government Fixes and Market Distortion32:53 The Impact of Regulations on Small Businesses36:17 The Creation of Monopolies through Government Meddling38:07 The Loop of Market Concentration and Political Influence41:12 The Healthcare Market and Its Concentration46:05 The Modern Monopoly: Google and Its Influence51:42 Concentration in the Food Industry57:38 The Squeeze on Farmers and Consumers59:34 The Velvet Rope of the Food Market01:00:11 The Role of Middlemen in Healthcare01:01:33 The Airline Industry's Struggles01:03:25 Concentration of Power Across Industries01:04:10 The Confusion of Antitrust Principles01:07:46 The Shift from Building to Bargaining01:11:12 The Path to Restoring Competition01:12:19 Lessons from History: The Breakup of Ma Bell01:14:09 The Call to Action for Competition

In this episode, we explore the pressure to have life all figured out and the anxiety that comes with feeling behind. From career choices to personal growth, we're constantly told we should know exactly where we're headed. But what if uncertainty is actually part of the journey? Tune in for an honest conversation about letting go of unrealistic expectations, embracing growth, and trusting your own timeline.

What happens when pressure strips away the polished version of who you think you are?In this powerful episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with mindset strategist Rebekah King for a deeply personal conversation about trading psychology, fear, resilience, self-sabotage, and emotional discipline.Because the biggest risks in trading are not always in the market.Sometimes they're in your own mind.If you've ever hesitated before taking a trade, abandoned your system under pressure, second-guessed yourself after a loss, or felt fear hijack your decision-making, this episode will resonate.This is not a standard discussion about technical analysis or trading systems.This conversation explores the psychology behind ASX trading, investor behaviour, emotional triggers, confidence, and how your deeper beliefs around money and success influence your results in the Australian sharemarket.Louise shares personal stories about health challenges, career pivots, resilience, and the mindset shifts required to keep moving when life becomes uncertain.Together, Louise and Rebekah unpack a confronting truth:Pressure doesn't create character. It reveals it.In this episode:Why trading psychology matters more than most traders realiseHow fear can either paralyse your trading or sharpen your performanceWhy hesitation and second-guessing often come from hidden conditioningThe emotional patterns that quietly sabotage even experienced tradersWhy trading acts as a mirror for your beliefs about money, success, and self-worthHow self-sabotage appears in trading, business, and lifeWhy adaptability beats control in uncertain marketsHow clarity often follows action - not the other way aroundWhy emotional resilience is a critical edge for tradersOne of Louise's standout insights?Trading is personal development with a brokerage account.Whether you're interested in trading in Australia, ASX trading, sharemarket investing, trading psychology, or becoming a calmer, more disciplined trader, this episode delivers powerful perspective.---------------------------------------------Be the spark If you know someone who's struggling in the markets, don't keep Talking Trading to yourself. Share the show with them — because sometimes all it takes is one insight, one spark, to turn their trading around.Take them to talkingtrading.com.au and be the person who makes the difference.Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia's leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

Most people think confidence in a difficult conversation means speaking louder, pushing harder, or always knowing exactly what to say.But what if real confidence is staying calm, connected, and clear when the conversation gets uncomfortable?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I sit down with Kwame Christian, one of the world's leading experts on negotiation and conflict resolution, to talk about how to handle difficult conversations with more confidence, more emotional control, and better outcomes.Kwame shares how he went from being a people pleaser who avoided conflict to becoming a master negotiator, bestselling author, and founder of the American Negotiation Institute. We talk about why so many intelligent and capable people still struggle when conflict shows up, how self-doubt and emotional reactivity get in the way, and what it takes to build real confidence before the conversation even begins.In this episode, you'll learn:☑️ Why intelligent people often struggle with conflict☑️ The difference between conflict and combat☑️ Why confidence is a skill you can build, not just a feeling you hope for☑️ How to prepare for difficult conversations so you don't freeze under pressure☑️ Why the hardest negotiation often happens inside your own mind first☑️ How to use curiosity and emotional regulation to create better outcomes☑️ The three communication skills every great negotiator develops☑️ How to lower the emotional temperature in a tough conversation☑️ Why connection is one of the most powerful negotiation tools you haveIf there is a conversation you have been avoiding, this episode will help you shift your approach, communicate with more clarity, and take one step closer to the conversations that can change your life.

(3) In the setting of Londinium, 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus engage in a series of debates comparing the struggles of the ancient Roman Empire to the paradigms of power and exhaustion in the 21st century. Meteorology, Myth, and the Miracles of D-Day. Reviewing the film Pressure, the pair discusses how meteorological "miracles" and "preternatural discipline" decided the fate of D-Day. They conclude that reenacting WWII history through film serves as a "sacral" and "mythic experience" for Americans, providing a necessary sense of connection and certainty in an otherwise "desperately fractious" modern political landscape. (3)1944 NORMANDY

The Yankees are expected to go to the World Series, and Jalen Brunson's title only adds pressure to Aaron Judge's need for a ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers fans should root on Luka Doncic and his camp as they apply pressure to Rob Pelinka and his front office to build the roster he said he would this summer.

Anthony gives a behind-the-scenes look at how information spread about Giannis maybe getting traded, then definitely not getting traded and where everyone goes from here. The Lakers checked in on Isaiah Stewart and Kel'el Ware, so Anthony details that info and the more important thing to take from that situation. Another beat reporter wrote about the pressure the Lakers are feeling from Luka Doncic and his camp, so Anthony discusses why this news cycle is a good thing. He wraps with a nice, lengthy Q&A with the live audience and Twitter commenters.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show with six spicy World Cup takes, headlined by the belief that Mauricio Pochettino has permanently changed soccer in America. The guys discuss how the USMNT's success and Pochettino's mentality have altered expectations around the national team and share several other bold predictions and overreactions from an unforgettable tournament so far. Next, The Cooligans turn their attention to Portugal, who desperately need a result against Uzbekistan to keep their World Cup dreams on track. Christian and Alexis debate which player will be most important for Roberto Martínez's side, with Alexis backing Gonçalo Ramos while Christian believes Cristiano Ronaldo remains Portugal's biggest difference-maker. The guys also examine England's attack following their victory over Croatia and ask whether the Three Lions possess the most dangerous frontline in the tournament. To wrap up the show, the guys preview another massive day of World Cup action. Can Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their march against Austria? Will France keep rolling against Iraq? And can Erling Haaland and Norway overcome AFCON champions Senegal in one of the most intriguing matchups of the tournament? Christian and Alexis break down all the biggest storylines heading into Matchday action.   Timestamps: (2:00) — 6 Spicy World Cup Takes (25:00) - Can Portugal get win against Uzbekistan (33:30) - Do England have the best attack in World Cup? (45:30) - Matchday Preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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Does selling your offer make you cringe? In this episode of The Classy Career Girl Podcast, Anna Runyan shares how she overcame her fear of sales, made her very first sale, and learned how to sell in a way that feels natural, relational, and pressure-free. Because honestly? So many women have something valuable to offer… but freeze the second it's time to talk about money, invite someone into their offer, or actually sell. In this episode, Anna breaks down: Why so many moms struggle with sales The biggest myths keeping women stuck Why selling does NOT have to feel pushy The simple mindset shift that changed everything for her How she made her very first sale The biggest sales mistakes women make online Why conversations matter more than followers The simple sales rhythm she still uses today How to make your first $1,000 from home without complicated funnels or overwhelm This episode is for the woman who wants to build meaningful work and flexible income from home — but needs a simpler, more human approach to sales. ✨ Download Anna's free First $1K Income Roadmap Workbook to learn how to create your first offer, find clients, and start making income from home. https://www.classycareergirl.com/1kplan Because helping people is a good thing. And your calling and motherhood do not have to compete anymore. 

Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of everything?The responsibilities, the expectations, the endless to-do lists, and the pressure to somehow do it all perfectly.In this episode, we're talking about how to finally let go of that pressure. Together, we'll explore why so many women feel overwhelmed, how to identify what's actually weighing you down, and practical ways to focus on what matters most in this season of life.A gentle reminder that your worth is not determined by how much you accomplish—and that you don't have to carry it all alone.

Leadership problems don't usually come at convenient times. They come with pressure, urgency, and complexity — often involving people, emotions, and difficult decisions. In this episode, we explore how Jesus modelled a completely different way of solving problems: calm, wise, and strategic — even under pressure.   In This Episode We explore: • why pressure impacts your ability to think clearly as a leader • how to slow down and respond with wisdom instead of urgency • the difference between surface problems and root issues • how to separate emotion from decision-making • why trying to solve everything at once leads to overwhelm • how to take clear, strategic next steps in complex situations This episode will help you lead through challenges with greater clarity, calm, and confidence.   A Key Leadership Truth: Clarity comes from calm — not pressure.   Ready to overcome Imposter Syndrome for good? The Imposter Syndrome Blueprint will help you: navigate leadership pressure with confidence stop shrinking under responsibility understand emotional triggers lead from identity, not insecurity and rediscover the strength that comes from partnering with God in your leadership You don't have to feel alone in what you carry. Let the Blueprint support you as you lead others. Go to womenoffaithinleadership.com/blueprint   Ready to Communicate Clearly in Difficult Situations? If problem-solving in leadership often leads to conversations you feel unsure about, the Difficult Conversations Script Pack will help you: • know exactly what to say in high-pressure situations • communicate clearly without overthinking • handle conflict and tension with confidence • lead conversations with calm authority

In this episode of the Raising Wild Hearts Happier Series, I sit down with Deb Porter, creator of Hearing Out Life Drama, to explore one of the most overlooked ingredients of wellbeing: feeling truly heard.Deb is a professional listener who believes many of us are carrying thoughts, emotions, and stories we've never fully expressed. When we finally have the space to be seen, heard, and understood—without judgment, interruption, or advice—something shifts. Clarity returns. Pressure releases. We reconnect with ourselves.Together, we explore:• Why happiness is often found in small moments, not big milestones• How many of us learned it wasn't safe to express joy• Why being deeply listened to is a form of love• The connection between authenticity and wellbeing• A simple nightly practice to help you notice what makes your heart singThis conversation is a gentle reminder that joy doesn't disappear—it waits for us. And sometimes the path back begins with listening. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Emotional Scale | Abraham HicksHearing Out Life Drama Blog Hearing Out Life Drama Who am I Now Free Guide (no email required)Deb's Prior Raising Wild Hearts Podcast Appearances:

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Most people who are experimenting with power play and BDSM aren't doing anything extreme. They're just two people who trust each other, trying to "spice it up." But skipping the negotiation conversation because it feels like it has to be a mood killer is a rookie move that can lead to real problems. I'm not talking bruises here, I'm talking about emotional distance, shut down, and loss of libido. This episode is built around a real couple — smart, communicative, good at relationships — who did years of power play without ever having a proper negotiation conversation, because they both assumed that trusting each other was enough. It wasn't. The fallout was a sexless relationship, nervous system shutdown, and a lot of hurt that took real work to untangle. I want to help you avoid that entirely.Whether you're using restraints, doing impact, or just soft-topping: the negotiation is the first scene. Done right, it's not a clipboard and a liability waiver — it's where the anticipation starts, where you find out what your partner actually wants, where you start co-creating something that's going to be really, really good. This episode is about how to do that.In this episode:Why smart, aware people keep skipping BDSM negotiation — and what it actually costs themWhat subspace is, why your prefrontal cortex goes offline in it, and why that means the bottom has to be an architect of the negotiation, not a passengerThe real difference between topping/bottoming and dom/sub dynamics (and why accidentally agreeing to the wrong one causes relationship problems)How to make the negotiation desire-forward, not just limit-focused — starting with how you want to feel, who you want to be, and what energy from a partner opens you upWhy aftercare isn't an afterthought, and how to talk about it before you playWhere to find real community and credible resources if you want to go deeperWhether you're kink-curious or have been playing for years, this one's worth your time.Resources mentioned: Yes, No, Maybe Lists from various sources (pick your favorite): Babeland: https://www.babeland.com/babe-blog/how-tos/yes-no-maybe/Bex Caputo: https://www.bextalkssex.com/yes-no-maybe/Sunny Megatron: https://sunnymegatron.com/consent-sexual-boundaries-yesnomaybe/Get my free guide: Get Out of Your Head: A Starter Guide to Releasing the Pressure, Shame, and "Shoulds" Around Intimacy at https://laurajurgens.com/guideMore links: Substack at https://laurajurgens.substack.com/Pleasure Path Diagnostic here: https://laurajurgens.com/diagnostic/About me, testimonials, blog, bookings: https://laurajurgens.com/Wheel of Erotic emotions, go to: https://laurajurgens.com/wheelCopyright notice: All content in this podcast is copyrighted and copying, scraping, data mining, or using the content to train AI is prohibited. 

Matt gives his top 5 coaches who have pressure on them going into the next College Football season.

In this episode, I'm joined by our wonderful breathwork facilitator, Casey May Aubin. Casey has been guiding the breathwork sessions inside the Calm Woman Collective for well over a year now, and I'm so excited to finally have her on the podcast to share more of her story, wisdom, and approach to healing. Casey opens up about a pivotal moment in her life when everything she thought was certain suddenly changed. What followed was an unexpected journey of curiosity, self-discovery, and ultimately finding the work she was meant to do. We also dive into a unique style of breathwork called Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery (RBM) and how it differs from the more intense breathwork practices many people are familiar with. If you've ever felt called to explore breathwork, or found traditional breathwork styles too overwhelming for your nervous system, this conversation offers a refreshing and empowering perspective. We talk about: How following curiosity, not a plan, can lead you somewhere extraordinary The moment of betrayal that became an unexpected doorway to solo adventure Why intense breathwork can crack you open but not always create lasting change How RBM gives the power of healing back to the participant, not the practitioner Where to find Casey: Instagram: @regulateyourstate Website: https://www.regulateyourstate.com.au/

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Secretary of State Marco Rubio is working to throw JD Vance under the bus to get him fired. For a FREE sleeve with your order, head to https://Q30.com/MEIDAS and use code MEIDAS. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Popok is joined by journalist extraordinaire Don Lemon to give his unique perspective of the Trump Administration's possible use of criminal investigations and indictments against the NYT based on their reporting supported by what looks to be secretly recorded conversations in the Situation Room; Governor Newsom getting ahead of the story of his investigation, and Federal Judges vigilant against grand jury abuse by the Trump DOJ. https://www.youtube.com/@TheDonLemonShow/videos https://substack.com/@donlemon Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2026The federal holiday honoring Juneteenth celebrates the announcement on June 19, 1865 letting Texans know that enslaved Americans were free, The federal government would see to it that going forward white people and Black people would be equal, While white legislators in the former Confederacy grudgingly ratified the 13th amendment abolishing enslavement, they also passed laws keeping freedpeople subservient to their white neighbors, Black codes restricted the rights of Black Americans, When Congress refused to readmit states with Black Codes in place, the 13th amendment was added to the Constitution, And in 1866 the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was passed, establishing that no state could discriminate against any of its citizens or take away any of their rights, The federal government encouraged Juneteenth celebrations, which began to spread to Black communities across the nation, While these celebrations declined during the Jim Crow years, after WWII, Black Americans brought the celebrations with them across the US, and in 2021 President Biden signed a measure to create a federal Juneteenth holiday, Pressure from those determined to preserve a government that protects the wealthy and white men today threatens the new nation that Juneteenth celebrated—one that would honor the equality of all Americans.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

If your mind starts racing the moment your head hits the pillow, you are not alone — which is why I think you're going to love the Sleep Meditation for Women podcast. This show is the perfect way to unwind and let yourself be guided gently into rest. And if it helps you drift off tonight, consider setting it as part of your nightly wind-down routine, so make sure to follow so you never miss an episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-meditation-for-women/id1524688425 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Iran's rulers are not ordinary nationalists searching for security. They are ideologues shaped by revolutionary Shiite doctrine and by a belief that sacrifice, subversion, and strategic patience are valid instruments of statecraft. That is why economic hardship alone will not reform them. Pressure may slow them. It may even wound...