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Agent Dolores digs into Cornucopia House, and the group reconvenes. We have a Patreon! What to support us? Click HERE! The Cast: Handler - Tyler Harlowe Queeny AKA Agent Dolores - Meescha Dwayne Clydesdale - Jake Bruce Griffith - Chris You can find us on: Instagram Bluesky Youtube You can also email us at chaosenginepod@gmail.com We have a Discord now! Feel free to stop by if that interests you! Check out our friends: Pretending to be People! Stories & Lies Sorry, Honey I have to Take This Tabletop Talk Wilderspace Gaming Doomed to Repeat The Great Old Ones Gaming Negative Modifier Chaos Springs Eternal The Black Flare Podcast 9mm Retirement Radio Suffer Not
Recovery Rewired: Why Knowing Better is not Enough Episode 2: The Theatre of Surprise Why we keep repeating what we already know In this second episode of the Recovery Rewired series, Lynette explores one of the most powerful concepts in recovery, emotional growth, and self-awareness: The Theatre of Surprise. How often have you found yourself saying: “I can't believe I drank again.” “I can't believe they did that.” “I can't believe I'm still struggling with this.” “I can't believe this keeps happening.” But what if the problem isn't the pattern? What if the problem is pretending we're surprised by a pattern we've seen many times before? Drawing on the teachings of neuro-psychologist Dr Julia DiGangi, Lynette explores how the brain's role as a pattern detector can keep us trapped in cycles of frustration, disappointment, and resistance to reality. Through the continuing story of “May,” we discover how recognising familiar patterns is not a sign of failure—it's the beginning of freedom. Because recovery isn't about becoming someone new. It's about becoming honest enough to see what is already true. In This Episode What Dr. Julia DiGangi means by “The Theatre of Surprise” Why the brain is constantly looking for familiar patterns The difference between surprise and resistance How we create suffering when we argue with reality Why cravings, triggers, and emotional reactions are often predictable The role of emotional adulthood in lasting recovery How accepting reality creates the space for change Why honesty is the foundation of personal power Key Takeaways The brain is a pattern detector—it notices repetition and predicts what comes next. Many of the things we say we're surprised by are actually familiar patterns. Resistance often disguises itself as surprise. Emotional growth begins when we stop arguing with reality. The craving is not the problem; our resistance to the craving is often what creates suffering. Honesty is not punishment—it is freedom. We don't become free when the pattern disappears; we become free when we stop pretending we can't see it. Reflection for the Week Take a few moments to reflect on the following questions: Where am I pretending to be surprised when it's really no surprise at all? What pattern have I been seeing for months—or even years? What truth have I been resisting? What disappointment, grief, or longing might be sitting underneath my frustration? And perhaps most importantly: What changes when I stop saying, “I can't believe this is happening,” and start saying, “Ah, there it is again.” Memorable Quotes from this Episode “The Theatre of Surprise is when we pretend we don't know what we already know.” “The pattern isn't the problem. Pretending we're surprised by it keeps us stuck.” “The moment we stop fighting reality, we gain the power to work with it.” “Honesty is not punishment. Honesty is freedom.” “We don't become free when the pattern disappears. We become free when we stop pretending we can't see it.” Coming Next Week Recovery Rewired – Episode 3 Recovery Is Repetition In the final episode of the series, Lynette explores how real change happens. Not through willpower. Not through motivation. Not through perfection. But through repetition. Learn how the brain builds new pathways, how confidence grows through evidence, and how sobriety becomes stronger one small choice at a time. If You Enjoyed This Episode If you found this episode helpful, please take a moment to leave us a rating and review. It helps more people discover the Tribe Sober Podcast and supports our mission of helping people create a life they no longer need to escape from. And if you're ready to take the next step in your own recovery journey, we'd love to support you. Visit: www.tribesober.com Or email Lynette directly: lynette@llrcoaching.com Music Credit Intro and outro music: “Remember” by Sutherland
In this episode I'll talk about how sometimes pressure, deadlines, and a bit of imagination helps you break your own patterns and discover better results. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Resource Links:Videos I referred to in this episode: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/clearer-canter-departs-in-26-seconds-june-2026 & https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/aug-2013-breaking-personal-patterns-to-progress-learning Karen's VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom (Free) Private Consultation How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092 Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/ Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707 The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd Karen Rohlf's Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!
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There is a popular expression that says, "Fake it until you make it." Some people have applied this concept to faith; however, you can't fake faith until you get it. Pretending to be in faith doesn't give you the power to receive the things you desire. Instead, be honest with God if you lack faith, and He will help you. __________ Joshua 1:8 KJV, Matthew 14:28–31 KJV, Mark 9:17–25 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________
Today we're diving into something we use every day - our voice. Most of us are walking around with an unconscious default voice that's been patched together from old stories, childhood wounds, cultural expectations, and whatever got us through the day. But what if that voice isn't really you?Meet Barbara McAfee - voice whisperer, author, singer, and playful catalyst for authentic expression. For more than three decades, Barbara has helped people shed vocal habits shaped by old stories and step into voices that feel truly like home. Through sound, story, character work, and her Five Elements system, she makes voice liberation both profound and ridiculously fun. She's a master voice coach, bestselling author of Full Voice and Vocal Intelligence, and dynamic speaker whose two TEDx talks - including the widely viewed “Bringing Your Full Voice to Life” - have inspired hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Her work has reached leaders, organizations, international educators, community singing movements, and countless individuals through keynotes, retreats, coach trainings, and her beloved Morning Star Singers hospice choir.Barbara, in so many ways, graces us with her presence on The Junkyard Love Podcast to remind us that our voice is the primary way we shape our world.Your voice is the instrument that shapes your expression on the way out. What we really 'mean' is upstream of the voice, and how we express what we really mean is changed by the voice - our life is lived downstream of our ability to express ourselves. Our expressions are interpreted by one another through an infinite number of micro movements, frequencies, rhythms, pheromones, sensory perceptions, biological responses, and so many more - but our voices carry truths even our own conscious perception can't filter out. Barbara shares that our voices are often shaped by past traumas, survival strategies, cultural pressure, and old stuck identities - and she teaches us how to release those unconscious holds in our physical body, allowing the voice to open and flow without restraint. In this back-and-forth conversation, we cover how most of us are unconsciously wearing what Barbara calls a “vocal girdle” - that invisible tightness and restriction we build over years from old wounds, family expectations, and cultural pressure that keeps our voice smaller and safer than it wants to be. She shares how we can gently loosen and remove it through her joyful Five Elements framework (Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, and Air), by playing with characters and archetypes, and through simple, everyday practices like laughing through the different sounds, voicing your yawns, and reading children's books out loud. We also explore the magic of group singing, the power of pretending to be someone else, code-switching with awareness, and why freeing your voice changes so much more than just how you sound - it changes how you show up in every part of your life.If you've ever felt like your voice doesn't quite match who you really are inside, this conversation is full of heart, laughter, insight, and practical tools you can start using right away - to start speaking with your real voice.Key Topics Covered:Unconscious vocal habits and the “vocal girdle” most of us wearHow childhood experiences and trauma shape our voiceThe Five Elements Framework for vocal freedomPlaying characters and archetypes to access hidden parts of yourselfThe power of group singing and collective connectionPractical daily tools to open and strengthen your voiceCode switching, ego, and authentic flexibilityVoice work for leaders, creatives, and everyday lifeChapter Timestamps (YouTube & Podcast Platforms)00:00 – Why Most People Are Stuck in an Unconscious “Default” Voice00:58 – The “Vocal Girdle”: How Old Wounds and Expectations Restrict Us02:13 – How Childhood Trauma and Family Secrets Shape Your Voice Long-Term04:10 – The Five Elements Framework (Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, Air) Explained05:40 – Barbara's Personal Story: Overcoming Fear of Singing Solo08:32 – The Secret Power of Playing Characters and Archetypes13:38 – Ego, “Brain Rats,” and Gently Expanding Beyond Your Comfort Zone22:55 – Practical Voice Tools for Leaders, Presentations, and Difficult Conversations30:29 – The Magic of Group Singing and Deep Human Connection34:05 – Jacob's Wild DJ Story: Unifying Experiences and Collective Flow40:06 – Laugh, Yawn & Read Children's Books: Easy Daily Practices to Open Your Voice46:26 – Code Switching: Shifting Voices Authentically Across Situations55:12 – Why Humans Crave Collective Ecstasy and Group Singing01:01:40 – Barbara's Books, Music, and Life's Work01:12:45 – Current Retreats, Courses, and What's Next for Barbara01:17:01 – Final Wisdom and Closing ReflectionsLearn practical voice exercises and how to speak with more confidence and authenticity.Key Quotes from Barbara“Most of us are using our kind of unconscious default voice that we think is us, but it's not. It's cobbled together with duct tape and popsicle sticks and trauma…”“We're all kind of wearing a vocal girdle.”“Pretending to be somebody else is kind of the secret sauce.”“The parts of my voice I hate the most have the greatest gifts for me.”“Our voice is the primary way we shape our world.”“Singing is like the mycelial connections between trees.”“Laughing is a great way to just open up the different sounds.”Resources & LinksOfficial Website: https://www.barbaramcafee.com/TEDx Talk (Full Voice): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze763kgrWGg & https://www.audible.com/pd/Vocal-Intelligence-Audiobook/B0GJ6S1JS3?clientContext=133-8676392-2129631&loginAttempt=true&noChallengeShown=true&srsltid=AfmBOorP30WNp0kMoRLLeUmuQ5u-QS5iM86MSz-MzEmJclaZfpu6Na-h&showMosaicSSOView=true&showAmznLopSignalBanner=trueBooks (on audible, physical copy, or Kindle!): Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence and Vocal Intelligence - https://a.co/d/0hOIWVoz // https://www.audible.com/pd/Vocal-Intelligence-Audiobook/B0GJ6S1JS3?clientContext=133-8676392-2129631&loginAttempt=true&noChallengeShown=true&srsltid=AfmBOorP30WNp0kMoRLLeUmuQ5u-QS5iM86MSz-MzEmJclaZfpu6Na-h&showMosaicSSOView=true&showAmznLopSignalBanner=trueMusic: https://barbaramcafee.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaramcafeesings/For the most up-to-date Junkyard Love Podcast news, clips, and details: @Jacobfromtheinternet on InstagramPlease subscribe, follow, and like if you enjoyed the show!
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Monday, June 8th, 2026: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Nephew Tommy's Run That Prank Back - "I Left My Medicine In Yo House" | Ask The CLO | Pretending To Know | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Voicemail | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Love ETC" | Strawberry Letter - "He's Got To Get Out Of Here" Pt. 1-2 | Gifts Dad Doesn't Want For Father's Day | Social Media Advice | Travel Less | Would You Rather | Closing - "God Is My Companion"Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The friendlies do some recon and acquire firepower We have a Patreon! What to support us? Click HERE! The Cast: Handler - Tyler Harlowe Queeny - Meescha Dwayne Clydesdale - Jake Bruce Griffith - Chris You can find us on: Instagram Bluesky Youtube You can also email us at chaosenginepod@gmail.com We have a Discord now! Feel free to stop by if that interests you! Check out our friends: Pretending to be People! Stories & Lies Sorry, Honey I have to Take This Tabletop Talk Wilderspace Gaming Doomed to Repeat The Great Old Ones Gaming Negative Modifier Chaos Springs Eternal The Black Flare Podcast 9mm Retirement Radio Suffer Not
What do you do when God feels silent, prayers feel unanswered, and everyone else seems to be receiving the blessing you've been waiting for? In this deeply honest episode, Bekah and Pastor Lisa unpack what it truly means to trust God in seasons of disappointment, waiting, grief, and uncertainty. From miscarriages and delayed prayers to surrendering control and learning how to celebrate others while still hurting yourself, this conversation is raw, vulnerable, healing, and full of hope. If you've ever asked God,"Why not me?", this episode is for you. In this new six-week series, Bekah and Pastor Lisa dive into the difficult yet transformative journey of trusting God, especially when life doesn't make sense. Together, they share personal stories about strained relationships, waiting seasons, miscarriage, emotional healing, and learning how to surrender control to God. Through stories of Hannah, Hagar, and Job, they remind listeners that trusting God isn't always pretty; sometimes it looks like crying in your closet, wrestling with disappointment, and choosing faith even when your heart is hurting. Pastor Lisa reflects on waiting 9 years to conceive, while Bekah opens up about miscarriage, delayed prayers, and how God taught her to celebrate others while still waiting for her own miracle. This episode is a reminder that: Trust isn't transactional. Waiting seasons can grow your faith the deepest. God sees you in your pain. Peace comes from returning to Him again and again. Whether you're waiting for healing, restoration, a breakthrough, provision, or a promise, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting God, even when you don't understand the process. 00:00 – Introduction Bekah introduces the new six-week series Conversations With My Mother and today's topic: trusting God even when you don't understand it. 01:00 – Trusting God Through Relationships & Family Pastor Lisa shares how trust impacts parenting, marriage, friendships, and relationships through every season of life. 02:50 – Growing Into Mature Conversations Bekah reflects on how her relationship with her mother evolved over time and the importance of maturity in communication. 04:40 – What Trusting God Really Looks Like Pastor Lisa explains that trusting God means stepping into the unknown without knowing the outcome. 07:30 – Trusting God During Waiting Seasons Discussion about unanswered prayers, disappointment, confusion, and learning to trust God when life feels uncertain. 13:50 – Pastor Lisa's 9-Year Waiting Season Pastor Lisa vulnerably shares her infertility journey and how God strengthened her during the wait. 18:46 – Pretending to Trust vs Actually Surrendering Bekah opens up about struggling privately while publicly saying she trusted God. 30:00 – Miscarriage, Grief & Choosing Celebration Bekah shares her miscarriage story and how God challenged her to celebrate other women's pregnancies despite her pain. 38:52 – "One Day You Will Understand. " Pastor Lisa encourages listeners that delayed blessings often deepen gratitude and appreciation once they arrive. 41:18 – Prayer for Those in the Waiting Pastor Lisa prays over everyone currently waiting for healing, breakthrough, restoration, or answered prayers. 43:07 – ClosingBekah closes the episode and encourages listeners to like, share, subscribe, and continue following the series. ________________________
Bobby addressed that someone in Austin, TX is pretending to be his mom even though she died a long time ago. A listener wants to know if Amy is going to start dating again or if she's seeing anyone now? Amy shares where she is currently and if she could ever see herself not dating and just being alone. Amy shared how her son went out to run in the rain and was stopped by a man who asked if he needed a ride home. Was he just being nice or was he trying to abduct him?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sandra and Kasey revive Canon Fodder with an in-depth look at J2 AU fanfiction—the nuanced space where RPF meets alternate universe storytelling. Discover handpicked fanfic recommendations from AO3 that explore this beloved (and sometimes controversial) fanfic category, plus insights into how the Supernatural fandom has shaped this creative corner over the years.Also, hear from two of the authors themselves in this episode with an excerpt from a 2025 interview with nyxocity and a recent chat Sandra had with Compo67.Fic Recs (AO3 Links)Sandra: A Touch of Evil by nyxocityKasey: Saxx and Gun Oil by NaughtyPastryChefSandra: Back Pocket Verse by Compo67Kasey: Pretending Is Who We Are by BewareTheIdes15 ~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.~~~~~TL;DR - If you can't be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We've got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look! Our Priding in the Impala Fundraiser merch is available now!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.~~~Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:02 - Canon Fodder Nostalgia00:03:10 - How did we decide on J2 AU00:04:16 - Thoughts on RPF Then and Now00:09:54 - J2 Ken Dolls00:14:54 - Getting into our picks00:16:07 - A Touch of Evil by nyxocity00:36:15 - Saxx and Gun Oil by NaughtyPastryChef00:41:19 - Backpocket Verse by Compo6700:47:31 - Pretending is Who We Are by Bewaretheides1500:55:57 - Special chat with Compo67 about Backpocket01:39:45 - Outro
This week Mark continues his conversation with Alan Davies. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here is the second half of the interview. Want to get access to the full video interview before anyone else? why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll also be able to watch it! https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod We're currently sponsored by BT - behind brilliant things! Search 'Why BT' to find out more or click on the following link: https://www.bt.com/broadband/why-bt For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow Alan @alandaviescomic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Friendlies are brought into the fold. We have a Patreon! What to support us? Click HERE! The Cast: Handler - Tyler Harlowe Queeny - Meescha Dwayne Clydesdale - Jake Bruce Griffith - Chris You can find us on: Instagram Bluesky Youtube You can also email us at chaosenginepod@gmail.com We have a Discord now! Feel free to stop by if that interests you! Check out our friends: Pretending to be People! Stories & Lies Sorry, Honey I have to Take This Tabletop Talk Wilderspace Gaming Doomed to Repeat The Great Old Ones Gaming Negative Modifier Chaos Springs Eternal The Black Flare Podcast 9mm Retirement Radio Suffer Not
Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! I stopped pretending the math made sense.Many of us as women, especially women of color who are highly educated and deeply skilled, are still undercompensated in the spaces we help run. We fought hard for the degrees. We deliver the results. And somehow the numbers still don't add up.After years of trying to make every word serve an algorithm and a funnel, I made a different choice. I started writing on Substack to rediscover my voice, publish more freely, and create a space for the kind of real talk that doesn't need a full 20-minute breakdown to be valuable.In this episode, I'm sharing the story behind that decision. Because there are more ways than ever to leverage your expertise, create options, and build the life you want and desperately need. And I don't want you to wait as long as I did to start exploring them.If this hits home, subscribe to the podcast and join me over at The New Age Consultant on Substack. https://thenewageconsultant.substack.com/
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At first, everyone at the hospital assumed it was exhaustion. Long overnight shifts. Similar scrubs. Mistaken identity in fluorescent hallways.Then the sightings kept happening.Coworkers swore they saw her on floors she'd never visited. Patients insisted she stood silently inside their rooms after midnight. Security guards claimed they passed her in empty hallways moments before discovering she was somewhere else entirely.But the creepiest part wasn't that people kept seeing her.It was that whatever they were seeing looked almost exactly like her… just not quite right.#RealGhostStories #HospitalHaunting #Doppelganger #ParanormalExperience #ShadowPerson #GhostStory #HauntedHospital #SupernaturalEncounter #TrueScaryStories #CreepyHospitalStories Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
At first, everyone at the hospital assumed it was exhaustion. Long overnight shifts. Similar scrubs. Mistaken identity in fluorescent hallways.Then the sightings kept happening.Coworkers swore they saw her on floors she'd never visited. Patients insisted she stood silently inside their rooms after midnight. Security guards claimed they passed her in empty hallways moments before discovering she was somewhere else entirely.But the creepiest part wasn't that people kept seeing her.It was that whatever they were seeing looked almost exactly like her… just not quite right.#RealGhostStories #HospitalHaunting #Doppelganger #ParanormalExperience #ShadowPerson #GhostStory #HauntedHospital #SupernaturalEncounter #TrueScaryStories #CreepyHospitalStoriesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of his biggest takeaways from his conversation with former Air Force fighter pilot and Thunderbird lead solo pilot Michelle Curran. Known by her callsign “Mace,” Michelle built an extraordinary career flying F-16s in high-pressure combat environments before transitioning into public speaking and authorship. Travis reflects on the lessons Michelle shared about fear, imposter syndrome, high achievement, and what it really takes to pursue a meaningful life. On this episode we talk about: How one visceral moment completely changed Michelle's career trajectory Why competence is only the baseline in high-performance environments The truth about imposter syndrome and why nearly everyone experiences it How misapplied fear keeps people from taking action in everyday life The downside of relentless ambition and constantly moving the goalpost Top 3 Takeaways Fear is often misapplied in modern life. Most of the things we fear today are uncomfortable—not life-threatening—and learning to distinguish between the two is critical for growth. Imposter syndrome is a universal human experience. The people who succeed aren't fearless—they act despite the fear and build confidence through repeated action. High achievement and dissatisfaction often come from the same internal drive. Ambition can fuel incredible success, but it can also rob you of celebrating meaningful wins along the way. Notable Quotes “The doubt isn't the problem. Pretending it isn't there—that's the problem.” “Anything worth having in life is going to be difficult to get. That's what makes it worth having.” “The drive and the discontent are the same engine.” Connect with Michelle “Mace” Curran: Instagram: @mace_curran Other: Michelle Curran Official Website A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer!- To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go tohttps://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney-Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Eric sits down with Alyece Smith, business coach, TEDx speaker, autism advocate, and founder of Socially Ausome, for a candid conversation about ADHD, masking, burnout, boundaries, and what it really takes to build systems that fit your brain. Alyece shares how her son's autism diagnosis changed the way she understood neurodivergence, her own ADHD, and the cost of trying to operate like everyone else. After leaving corporate to prioritize her son's care, she built a successful business quickly, but found herself overdelivering, people-pleasing, working late into the night, and burning out despite outward success. Together, Eric and Alyece explore why "inconsistency" is often misunderstood, especially for ADHDers. They talk about under-stimulation, energy management, spark times, decision fatigue, boundaries, and why sustainable follow-through usually requires better support, not more shame. Alyece also introduces her F.L.O.W. First Thinking framework: Find your spark times, Link boring tasks with stimulation, Organize your overflow, and Work your week around your peaks. This conversation is practical, validating, and useful for anyone who has ever felt scattered, overextended, or exhausted from trying to work against their own brain. Summary In this episode, Eric sits down with Alyece Smith — business coach, TEDx speaker, autism mom, and founder of Socially Ausome — for a candid conversation about what it really looks like to build a business with an ADHD brain. Alyece shares how her son's autism diagnosis cracked open her own understanding of neurodivergency, eventually leading her to leave corporate, launch a six-figure business, burn out spectacularly, and rebuild everything on her own terms. She introduces her F.L.O.W. First Thinking framework, breaks down why consistency advice fails ADHDers, and explains why energy management — not time management — is the real key to sustainable success. This one is raw, practical, and deeply validating for any entrepreneur who has ever felt scattered, burnt out, or like they're just not built for the traditional business model. Key Takeaways You're not scattered — you're bored. ADHD brains are chronically under-stimulated. What looks like inconsistency is really a dopamine regulation issue. Energy management beats time management. Work during your brain's natural peak times (your chronotype) — not just whenever the calendar says to. Boundaries are a business strategy. Burnout wasn't from working hard — it was from having no limits with clients or herself. "That's not in our contract, but I'm happy to invoice you" was a turning point. Masking is exhausting and expensive. Pretending to be neurotypical burns energy that could fuel your actual work. Coming out publicly as ADHD was terrifying — and completely freeing. The 48-hour rule for pivots. Before burning something down, sit with it 48 hours. Still fired up? Probably a real signal. Not? Likely boredom or fear. Systems aren't one-size-fits-all. The right system is one built around how your specific brain works — not how productivity gurus say it should. Brain dump daily. A five-minute voice memo clears mental clutter and can be run through AI tools to generate action lists. Passion is your compass. Hyperfocus kicks in hardest around genuine passion. Can't stop thinking about it? That's your signal. Women with ADHD are chronically misdiagnosed. Internalizing symptoms leads to anxiety and depression, and many women aren't diagnosed until perimenopause amplifies everything. Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction & Alyece's background 0:47 — Her son's autism diagnosis and the research rabbit hole that changed everything 3:17 — Leaving corporate in 2022 to prioritize her son's healthcare 3:56 — Going straight into entrepreneurship — and immediately masking all over again 4:16 — Hitting six figures in six months, then hitting a wall 4:35 — Working until 2–3am and the unrealistic client expectations that drove it 5:15 — People-pleasing, poor boundaries, and faking having an assistant 7:14 — What it means to deliver excellence when you're miserable doing it 8:27 — The breaking point: her husband calls her out 9:20 — Becoming a "brick wall of boundaries" and what that sounds like in practice 26:27 — Coming out publicly as ADHD on Facebook — and the flood of "me too" responses 27:47 — Why she now loves being an ADHD keynote speaker 28:20 — Reframing ADHD inconsistency: dopamine, boredom, and under-stimulation 29:37 — The fMRI study: boredom registers as pain in the ADHD brain 30:25 — Why ADHDers start strong and struggle to finish 31:56 — Decision fatigue and the power of a personal uniform 33:04 — Introducing the F.L.O.W. First Thinking framework 36:31 — Applying Flow First in a corporate setting — $300K saved in one quarter 36:54 — The book and what's inside beyond the TEDx talk 37:15 — Where people get the F (Find Your Spark Times) wrong 38:00 — Why changing your schedule feels uncomfortable — and how to push through 39:00 — Harmful advice in the ADHD space: "just be more consistent" 40:29 — How women internalize ADHD symptoms differently — and the misdiagnosis epidemic 41:17 — One small, actionable shift for overwhelmed entrepreneurs 43:14 — The Voice Pen app recommendation 46:21 — Where to find Alyece and get the book The F.L.O.W. Framework: F — Find your spark times (when your brain is most alert and focused) L — Link boring tasks with stimulating ones (temptation bundling) O — Organize your overflow (a "parking lot" system for ideas and distractions) W — Work your week around your peaks (theme your days, not your hours) Resources Mentioned Book: Flow First Thinking by Alyece Smith - Get it on Amazon Website: sociallyausome.com Nonprofit: Caden's Corner / The Awesome Family's Foundation App: Voice Pen — voice memo to AI-generated action list Tool: ManyCam — virtual camera with timer overlay for Zoom calls Connect with Alyece Website: sociallyausome.com Facebook & Instagram: @sociallyausome (Skip the TikTok DMs — she's not in there) ADHD reWired Services Coaching Groups Adult Study Hall 1:1 Therapy & Coaching Additional Resource Mentioned: Neurodivergent + LGBTQ+ Pride Month Panel
Over the weekend, the Enhanced Games put a spotlight on athletes using steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs banned in the Olympics and most major sports. Is that dangerous and irresponsible, or is it more honest than pretending elite sports are totally clean?
Donald Trump is not a good liar. Everyone knows when he lies, and it's not a good look. It's a Monday on The Bridge, and Dr. Janice Stein is here to give us her take on what is really happening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Agent Delores gets briefed on her next mission We have a Patreon! What to support us? Click HERE! The Cast: Handler - Tyler Harlowe Queeny - Meescha Jake Chris You can find us on: Instagram Bluesky Youtube You can also email us at chaosenginepod@gmail.com We have a Discord now! Feel free to stop by if that interests you! Check out our friends: Pretending to be People! Stories & Lies Sorry, Honey I have to Take This Tabletop Talk Wilderspace Gaming Doomed to Repeat The Great Old Ones Gaming Negative Modifier Chaos Springs Eternal The Black Flare Podcast 9mm Retirement Radio Suffer Not
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Feeling drained, overextended, or like something in your life needs to shift? In this solo episode, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar gets radically honest about burnout, intentional living, and what it really means to outgrow a season of your life.Dr. Cassandre explores why ignoring what you already know costs more than acting on it, how to protect your time, energy, attention, creativity, and peace as true non-negotiables, and why meaningful change doesn't require a full life overhaul.In this episode:Recognizing the exhaustion that comes from overextending yourselfOutgrowing rhythms, relationships, and routines that no longer serve youProtecting your energy and attention as a wellness practiceStarting small: identifying what doesn't feel good and working from thereEmbracing stillness, silence, and rest without guiltMoving into a season that feels more aligned, even when it's uncomfortableConnect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dark Thoughts season 3 character creation! We're not a day late, YOU'RE a day late. Get in here and listen to character creation before we dive into GOD'S TEETH next week! We have a Patreon! Want to support us? Click HERE! The Cast: Handler - Tyler Players: Chris Jake Meescha You can find us on: Instagram Bluesky Youtube You can also email us at chaosenginepod@gmail.com We have a Discord now! Feel free to stop by if that interests you! Check out our friends: Pretending to be People! Stories & Lies Sorry, Honey I have to Take This Tabletop Talk Wilderspace Gaming Doomed to Repeat The Great Old Ones Gaming Negative Modifier Chaos Springs Eternal The Black Flare Podcast 9mm Retirement Radio Suffer Not
In this rich and honest conversation, Lantz Howard talks with longtime friend Dr. Matt Paden, co-author of the new USA Today bestselling book The Core. Matt shares the powerful story behind the book, his major life transitions over the past two years, and why great leadership is far more about who you are than what you can do.They explore ego vs. humility, the power of vulnerability, leading for the good of others, and how to navigate seasons of massive change in leadership, marriage, and family life.Character beats skills for long-term success. Skills get you the seat, but character keeps you there and sustains your influence.Ego out of control leads to destruction. The story of Haman vs. Mordecai in the Book of Esther shows that two people can have the exact same job — but completely different outcomes based on their character.Work for the good of your people. The best leaders focus on service over self-promotion. Ask: “Am I working for the good of the people I lead?”Vulnerability is strength, not weakness. Pretending to know everything breeds cynicism and toxicity. Admitting what you don't know builds trust and unleashes your team.Leadership is messy, complex, and often lonely. Don't try to do it alone — get a coach, build a trusted circle, and stay humble.Seasons of massive change are normal. Matt's transition from higher education executive to entrepreneur, author, and company founder shows that change, while hard, can lead to rich growth.Strengthen your core first. When your inner life (character, humility, self-awareness) is healthy, everything else — team performance, marriage, family, and influence — improves.Date nights and marriage rhythms still matter in busy seasons. Even high-achieving leaders must intentionally protect time with their spouse.Resources Mentioned:Buy the Book: The Core by Dr. Matt Paden & Dr. Ken Jones (USA Today Bestseller)Learn more about Great Days Leadership – Coaching and Consulting organizationSubscribe to the podcast: Bad Days Leadership Podcast --Learn more about coaching with Lantz Howard at www.lantzhoward.com
Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit JoeyRosenfeld.com
America and China are in the world's most expensive bad marriage — they need each other, they don't trust each other, but it's too expensive to get divorced. Bridget breaks down Trump's trip to Beijing, the CEO delegation that proves capitalism always wins, the handshake heard round the world, and why the Left would rather Trump spit in Xi's face than narrowly avoid World War III. Elon took pictures like a tourist and Marco Rubio has a new name and a new look. #TrumpXiSummit #China #DumpsterFire #BridgetPhetasy Topics covered: Trump China trip, Trump Xi summit 2026, US China trade deal, CEO delegation China, Elon Musk China, Marco Rubio China sanctions, Beijing surveillance cameras, US China tariffs, capitalism geopolitics
Air hockeying nuts into a kid's mouth at the lunch table and screaming at your coworker's dog is just what happens when you finally stop pretending. We realize putting Pop-Tarts in the freezer is a crime against humanity and throwing down a five dollar bill for Little Caesars pizza is the ultimate flex. Stop acting like you don't sneak 8 leftover donuts from your car after a first date and blast divorced dad rock otw home-------------------------------------------------Send this to your homies to support the pod!https://www.patreon.com/benedictpolizzi ☕️FOLLOW ON IG https://www.instagram.com/espressobenny/
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe-Why “common knowledge” is much stranger than it sounds-The social machinery behind weddings, money, and power-How a norm starts to die once someone breaks it and gets rewarded-Trump as the great destroyer of polite restraints-The institutions that lost the authority to enforce trust-How new taboos appear without anyone admitting who created them-The sp…
Ken and Lima go on an extended tangent about the NFL's international game expansion after reports surfaced that the Steelers rather than the Browns will play the Saints in Paris, and neither of them can muster much enthusiasm for the concept. Ken's core argument is simple: no fan in Cleveland Ohio is pounding the table demanding to watch their team play in Europe, and the whole exercise feels like the league doing what's good for the NFL's bottom line rather than what's good for the average fan who already has a hard enough time watching the Browns lose from his own couch. Lima makes the one genuinely good point of the segment, which is that a Browns win at 9:30 in the morning would let you enjoy the rest of your Sunday without the usual dread, which Ken reluctantly admits is a positive worth considering. Ken also teases a wild Ryan Day question from Lima coming up later in the show that has been stuck in his head since the day before.
This week Chris sits down with Max from 9MM Retirement Radio to learn more about his introduction to gaming and his love of Delta Green. Listen to them here: 9mm Retirement Radio Support them here: We have a Patreon! What to support us? Click HERE! You can find us on: Instagram Bluesky Youtube You can also email us at chaosenginepod@gmail.com We have a Discord now! Feel free to stop by if that interests you! Check out our friends: Pretending to be People! Stories & Lies Sorry, Honey I have to Take This Tabletop Talk Wilderspace Gaming Doomed to Repeat The Great Old Ones Gaming Negative Modifier Chaos Springs Eternal The Black Flare Podcast 9mm Retirement Radio Suffer Not
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This week Chris sits down with Tom from Stories & Lies and Cody from Suffer Not to talk about campaign prep We have a Patreon! What to support us? Click HERE! You can find us on: Instagram Bluesky Youtube You can also email us at chaosenginepod@gmail.com We have a Discord now! Feel free to stop by if that interests you! Check out our friends: Pretending to be People! Stories & Lies Sorry, Honey I have to Take This Tabletop Talk Wilderspace Gaming Doomed to Repeat The Great Old Ones Gaming Negative Modifier Chaos Springs Eternal The Black Flare Podcast 9mm Retirement Radio Suffer Not
Authenticity sounds simple until being fully yourself threatens your need to belong. In this episode of Next Level University, Kevin and Alan break down the hidden cost of being authentic, pretending to fit in, and manufacturing acceptance in rooms where you may not actually belong.Some people puff up. Some people dial down. Some people keep emotional distance so rejection never gets too close. Kevin and Alan use personal examples, client patterns, and years of coaching to challenge a hard question: is it more painful to be rejected for who you are, or accepted for who you are not? _______________________Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.
Send us Fan MailLately, it feels like the collective mask is slipping, and people are finally just… saying it. This week on the Mike & Blaine Podcast, we dive deep into the viral “I'm done pretending” trend—a cultural shift where professionals are dropping the scripts, questioning tired industry norms, and admitting what they actually think about work, networking, and the corporate grind. From the "I hate networking" crowd to the "this meeting could have been an email" truth-tellers, radical honesty is rapidly replacing performative professionalism.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HneB8RYsvV8We break down why this shift is happening now and how it impacts your business strategy. In a world of LinkedIn platitudes and polished corporate speak, authenticity has become a competitive advantage, but it comes with a catch. We discuss the tactics of "calculated candor"—knowing when being real builds trust with your team and customers, and where it crosses the line into reckless territory that could damage your brand. Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a large team, understanding this shift from "playing the part" to "being the person" is crucial for modern leadership and employee retention. We explore the balance between maintaining professional standards and being human in an era where people value "real" over "perfect."We want to hear from you! beer@mikeandblaine.comLearn about:Cash Flow Mike who trains CPAs to provide effective advisory to their clients at cashflowmike.comDryrun Cash Flow Forecasting for the office of the CFO where they get finance teams out of spreadsheets at dryrun.comListen to all our episodes at mikeandblaine.comThanks to our Beer Sponsors:• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com • Neighbor Pat • DevinIf you enjoyed the show, head over to mikeandblaine.com and buy us a beer!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HneB8RYsvV8#NoMorePretending #RealTalk #Authenticity #SayItOutLoud #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipTactics #CompanyCulture #WorkLifeBalance #LinkedIn #HarvardBusinessReview #Forbes #IncMagazine #Entrepreneur #SmallBizSuccess #ModernLeadership #CareerAdvice #MikeAndBlaineSupport the showCatch more episodes, see our sponsors and get in touch at https://mikeandblaine.com/
Is it really possible to stay positive without ignoring reality or pretending everything is okay? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul sits down with resilience expert Dr. Robin Hills to explore what real positivity looks like....
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 아홉 번째 계절| Season Nine Is Here, And I'm Not Pretending Anymore | Episode 1 (2026)Season 9 is here. And Mo! is not arriving polished. This season opener is a monologue; no guest, no research framework, no retrospective lessons tied with a bow. Just Mo! sitting with you in real time, naming what has been true for a while, and telling you exactly what Season 9 is going to be.Here is what is on the table:The number NINE. Why this season hits different mathematically, culturally, spiritually, and personally. (Hint: Your girl's turning 40)A season eight recap that actually means something. The surrogate episode that nearly quadrupled download records, the prostate cancer series, and why ten downloads on one episode still kept her up at night, in a good way.Dispatches from Seoul. Mo! is in South Korea on a Fulbright US Presidential STEM Scholar appointment, doing research on cancer survivorship at Seoul National University. But something quieter is happening, too: sitting with a traditional Korean medicine practitioner and reckoning with what Korea kept, and Nigeria lost.The sleep conversation. She's not sleeping. Not a rough week, not jet lag. Something deeper. She's exploring EMDR therapy and asking hard questions about what it means when a high-functioning woman's body finally starts sending invoices.A preview of season nine. Rest, ambition, identity, faith, and a new series on the quiet ways marriages unravel before anyone says the word divorce.If you have been calling something fine that is not fine, this one is for you.
There's a story we tell ourselves about interesting people. That they were born that way. That charisma is a trait, not a choice. That fitting in is safe and standing out is risky. None of it is true. Interesting isn't a personality type. It's a decision about how far you're willing to go — into a topic, into yourself, into the slightly terrifying territory of being exactly who you are in a room full of people pretending to be someone else. The person in the pink dress at the tech conference isn't braver than you. They just stopped asking for permission. And the researcher who spent a year going deeper than anyone else on a single subject isn't smarter. They just refused to stay on the surface. Depth compounds — a little more effort creates disproportionately more value Authenticity isn't vulnerability, it's strategy The goal isn't to stand out everywhere — it's to know where it matters You already have a monopoly on being you. The question is whether you're using it. NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Sam dives into what really made us human - how we transformed from a bunch of hairy apes into the mostly civilised and occasionally organised, masters of the world. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 --- UPGRADE to Premium:
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In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, hosts Will and Sherm proudly show off our brand new Mother’s Day Merch, read an email from an ST6er and the “Chit Chat Chair” and talk through Sherm’s amazing encountered with a man who told him he’s in the good ole days — all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, under an hour. The episode kicks off with a comment from a user who wants us to stop PRETENDING to be dumb dads before they dive into some hilarious conversations, including: Will discussing Fear with Rue Will alsmot destroying Sherm’s Housewarming Gift Chef calling our Will for losing his iPhone…again! Other highlights include: A HUGE Dad Win from a caller Sherm recaps a wonderful solo dad weekend
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