Podcasts about prioritize

Today's episode is about why most men lose in dating. The problem isn't always a lack of effort. Too many men are competing for attention instead of positioning themselves for selection. Once I understand the game I'm playing, I can stop chasing attention and start creating better opportunities. Show Notes: [03:38]#1 Reduce your participation in the attention market.   [08:08]#2 Prioritize real world interaction. [13:52]#3 Control selection and control pacing. [22:35] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3347: Why Social Media Has Become Real Life 3348:Why Social Media Will NEVER Be Real Life 490: Social Media Is The New TV Show: Don't Be Fooled By The Actors Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent.   It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem.   They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com  Know what to do but not always doing it?  Measure your execution at → http://RateMyExecution.com. Get Dre's free Daily Game email at http://WorkOnMyGame.com. Every day you'll receive one practical lesson on leadership, mindset, discipline, and execution to help you perform at a higher level. No fluff. Just game

Eric and Mike Garvey discuss the essential transition from simply owning a job to building a scalable business that can eventually be sold. They contrast their professional backgrounds, highlighting how strategic systems and team empowerment allow an entrepreneur to step away from daily labor while maintaining a profitable legacy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of high-level coaching and standard operating procedures to overcome common growth plateaus and avoid management burnout. By focusing on employee development and clear career ladders, they argue that business owners can foster a loyal culture that supports long-term expansion. Key Takeaways: Focus on building a business that can operate independently rather than simply owning a high-risk job. Implement a clear growth path for employees to ensure they see a long-term future and remain committed to the company. Seek out high-level coaching to identify blind spots and help scale the business past difficult growth plateaus. Prioritize systems and standard operating procedures so that the brand's success is not entirely dependent on the owner's physical presence. Develop an exit strategy early by creating a business model that is attractive to either outside investors or long-term internal team members.

Welcome to August! We discussed three themes for August 2026: * Power is relational. * Prioritize your heart.* Surrender into the mystery. This month, we're being asked to listen deeply. To pay attention to what truly wants to be communicated and expressed beyond the words. We're also asked to understand and experience our heart expansion more deeply. The journey is ecstatic, euphoric, and sometimes excruciating, and the reward of choosing the heart is that new doors will open for you.Finally, we're walking into eclipse season in August, and there's major shedding that would like to occur in our lives. This is not failure. This is a graduation point. Stay close to your spiritual practice, trust the Inner Sage, and let the big emotions move through, so you can make space for the new. Resources & LinksBook an Astrology Reading here.Sign up for Creative Exorcism, 9 weeks of daily guided ritual to unleash your inner creative beast here.Apply for private ongoing guidance. This work refines your self-leadership skills, moves you through important life thresholds gracefully, and expands your capacity for creative expressions in career, relationships, and life.Support the podcast on Substack hereTry the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link.This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and listen to my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com/subscribe

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Heather Younger. Founder and CEO of a leading employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Heather Younger. Founder and CEO of a leading employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm:

Following the release of his COVID diary, Anthony Fauci pled the fifth 111 times before Congress. Bridget breaks down what Fauci wrote privately versus what he said publicly, what he knew, when he knew it, and why the damage he did to this country — and to our trust in every institution — is completely irreversible. #FauciDiary #COVID #DumpsterFire Topics covered: Fauci diary, Fauci fifth amendment, Rand Paul Fauci, COVID lab leak, COVID lockdowns, Fauci Jake Tapper, COVID vaccine, Rochelle Walensky, COVID cover-up, trust in institutions 

What a month! My AUDIO Host cut off the end of this episode. When I replaced the file, the podcastchers did not update. TRY TWO for those of you who did not listen to it on Youtube by now! Today, I want to talk to you about navigating homestead abundance when it feels like everything is happening at once: planting for fall, processing an abundant tomato harvest, livestock needing extra support in the heat, and personal things ramping up in the background. But mostly, today is about 120 pounds of tomatoes that appeared here yesterday during a week when I won't be around. We will also cover our usual Tuesday segments. Featured Event The Art of Containment: Practical Livestock Fencing, August 8th at 10am at the Holler Homestead in Lancaster, TN. Tickets ar $50, grab yours here All Holler Homestead Events: https://livingfreeintennessee.com/events/  Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Tales From The Prepper Pantry 120 Pounds of Tomatoes Peaches: Final Harvest  ¼ bushel of green beans off 5 plants Time to plant the fall garden if you have not - for real, it is time! Moving from paper goods to washables where it makes sense Frugality Tip Say yes, but lean on community Operation Independence Seeking Farm Sponsors for our Farm To Table Dinner in September - how that works. Tomatoes All At Once Geraldines Story from A is For Cod-Wada: https://www.amazon.com/coda-wada-Geraldine-Duncann/dp/B0006YH9M2 THE MOMENT EVERY HOMESTEADER WAITS FOR: Michelle from Trippy Acres has too many tomatoes this is the day EVERY homesteader waits for - the moment someone says, can you take all this (WHATEVER) off my hands - and that whatever is a thing you love. Adjusted Monday schedule to harvest Admitted I wasnt processing last night to maintain health, but kept them all cool where? In my livingroom on a fold out table Processed them today - 120 pounds or so of tomatoes. A FAMILIAR RHYTHM: SORT - CUT - FREEZE - REPEAT GOAL is not homestead processing perfection, it is food spoilage stabilization. Works well post freezer: canned sauce, ketchup, salsa, stewed, freeze dried Must happen from fresh: Sundried, fresh Partial processing now helps future winter canning flow well Core and cut smaller to make it easier to process later as sauce Skins come off easily after freezing for stewed but before thawing, so store tomatoes you plan to skin as a single layer and only cored, not sliced smaller Dice the tomatoes you want for salsa in salsa batch sizes so that you can pull tomatoes for salsa straight from the freezer into the salsa pot Reducing sauce without heat by freezing and canned tomato water Keep Heat Outside Dehydrate and crockpot reduce sauces outside under cover (assuming you don't have a bear problem) to save adding heat inside Freezing for winter canning lets you heat the house int he winter while processing your tomatoes - win-win Prioritize ripest tomatoes first and set aside underripe ones to ripen as you go Favorite Tomato recipes Canned Salsa (Scaled for how many peppers I have) Fresh tomato Basil Soup (Make it and freeze for winter) Tomato Cucumber Salad Fresh Tomato and Meat Sauce Sliced Tomato with, salt and pepper, basil and a balsamic reduction Dried tomato in olive oil and garlic Freeze dried tomato powder Canned tomato sauce Canned stewed tomatoes if I am in a hurry Tomato cheese fry pies One of the things that can be hard to communicate to people about living a homesteaders lifestyle is that you will have times where everything seems to be happening at once.  Like for me right now: I need to be in Nashville for a few days managing my rental property, my mobility is coming back so I am working on a backlog from my injury and also setting a foundation for a fall garden, the livestock does best when they are handled daily even though they can sort of go on auto pilot. We just finished a large peach harvest, there are saturday farmers markets to do, our events are happing every other week or so, and then, 120 pounds of tomatoes appeared.  You build the skills over years on a homestead to tap into something like this and run with it.  I used to drop everything for days to do projects like this and that is how I learned a better way. One that preserves the food while preserving the reason I am on the homestead: to live in concert with nature, build abundance from the land, and enjoy the beauty of this place. So if you are new to homesteading, it may feel like lots of pressure at this time of year with the pest pressure, the weeds and the harvest, but it doesn't have to be. And being frantic all the time isn't why you are doing this, is it? Make It A Great Week

Your children will learn far more from the life you live than from the lessons you teach.   In part four of our six-part journey through 1 Timothy, Kent Evans and Lawson Brown explore the practical fatherhood lessons found in 1 Timothy 4. They discuss how dads can guard their families from deception, resist small compromises, grow in godliness and lead by example in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity.   You'll also hear why your limitations may help clarify God's calling for your life, how to turn 1 Timothy 4:12 into a simple family devotional and why your spiritual progress matters to everyone watching you—especially your children.   This episode will help Christian dads: Recognize the lies competing for their family's attention Understand why small compromises can lead to larger failures Prioritize godliness over outward success Lead their children through personal example Use 1 Timothy 4:12 for a practical family Bible study Embrace both their gifts and limitations as part of God's calling   Your kids are watching your progress, your failures, your repentance and your faith. Take your role seriously, stay rooted in Scripture and go be a father on purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!   You're not a father on accident. Go be a father on purpose.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YdYCJ-GhUAE -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What if one of the most powerful influences on your energy, metabolism, immune system, mood, brain health, and longevity isn't an organ at all—but an entire living ecosystem inside you?In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway explores the fascinating science of the gut microbiome and why your trillions of microbial partners may be one of the greatest untapped keys to vibrant health. You'll discover what the latest research reveals about the gut's connection to inflammation, insulin resistance, hormones, immunity, and healthy aging, along with practical, evidence-based strategies to nourish your microbiome naturally. If you've ever struggled with fatigue, digestive issues, brain fog, stubborn weight, or simply want to optimize your health from the inside out, this episode will change the way you think about your body—and the signals you send it every day.**Free PDF:  "The Gut Health Reset"   Inside the PDF, we share how to partner with your biggest potential army of supporters, your gut microbiome, to optimize your health and life in a couple easy steps.*And, in my new Performance, and Longevity medical practice we specialize in turning back your biological age and OPTIMIZING HORMONES so you can feel a decade or more younger so you can do the things you want to do that you thought were no longer possible due to your age.  Join the waitlist here!*Don't wait to Prioritize your health, Start Today with the Simple and Powerful Steps detailed in my Best-selling book, PREVENTABLE.*ACCESS my FREE workshop, "GET 10 Years Younger, Stronger, and Sharper"  How to turn back your biological age 10-20 years so you can do the things you want to do that you no longer thought possible due to your age.  Perform at your best and live your best life!Join my Free Masterclass on Midlife Hormones, "Why You Don't Feel like Yourself anymore and What to Do about it!"JET LAG Survival Guide.  Free PDF!*GET DIRECT ACCESS to DR. HEMINGWAY in these AMAZING COURSES!**Free Resource:  "The 7 lab tests your doctor likely is not checking and could be the key to why you don't feel your best." *Don't Forget to SHARE with a Friend and please drop a Review:) It means the world!Mahalo and Aloha andTo your health,

How do you decide what to work on first when your manager hands you a list of ten priorities with no order and no deadlines, and every single item on that list is something she needs done right away?This is the exact same question that our client Mandy was facing when she joined the Strategic Leadership Lab for Women.Tune in to hear how Mandy found her starting point, what she carried into her next one-to-one with her manager and the surprising thing that shifted between the two of them once she did.Mandy walks through all of it in this episode. Where she started. What she built. What she carried into the one-to-one that shifted everything. And the one sentence she began saying to herself before every meeting with her boss.If you are a woman in leadership who is buried under competing priorities and quietly wondering whether you are the problem, this conversation is for you.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT▪︎ The three questions Mandy asked about every item on the list before she touched a single one▪︎ The rule she pulled out of the Strategic Leadership Lab that finally told her where to start▪︎ What she built on a spreadsheet and why the tabs were ordered the way they were▪︎ What she brought to her next one-to-one instead of a status update▪︎ The sentence she started saying to herself before every meeting with her manager▪︎ Why her manager never changed her communication style and the whole dynamic still turned around▪︎ What surprised her most about being in a cohort with other women leaders▪︎ The question you can ask that makes a boss choose between her own priorities

Episode Summary What does your gut have to do with osteoporosis? More than you might think. In this episode, Debi Robinson welcomes functional medicine pharmacist Dennis Wong to explore the critical connection between digestion, nutrient absorption, chronic stress, and bone health. Together, they explain why healthy bones depend on far more than calcium alone and why optimizing digestion may be one of the most important steps in supporting healthy aging. They also discuss stomach acid, digestive enzymes, elimination, neurotransmitters, and practical lifestyle habits that help your body absorb and use the nutrients needed for strong bones. What You'll Learn Why digestion is essential for bone health The role of stomach acid in breaking down protein and absorbing minerals Why heartburn may not always mean too much stomach acid How chewing your food supports digestion The connection between stress and nutrient absorption Why gut health influences hormone balance, immunity, and inflammation The importance of healthy elimination for detoxification How the gut supports neurotransmitter production and sleep Why magnesium is vital for bone health Practical lifestyle habits to improve digestion Action Steps Slow down and chew each bite thoroughly before swallowing. Create a calm environment during meals to support digestion. Prioritize protein while supporting healthy stomach acid production. Include mineral-rich whole foods and quality sea salt as appropriate for your individual health needs. Practice daily stress-reduction habits such as meditation, breathing exercises, or yoga. Pay attention to digestive symptoms instead of accepting them as "normal." Work with a qualified practitioner to identify root causes if digestive issues persist. Debi's Takeaway Healthy bones begin long before nutrients reach your skeleton. By supporting digestion, reducing stress, and improving nutrient absorption, you create the foundation your entire body—including your bones—needs to thrive. Resources & Links Debi's website: https://debirobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program: https://debirobinson.com/healthy-gut-healthy-bones-program-v2/ Join the Community: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/ Yoga Therapy MasterClass: https://debirobinson.com/yoga-therapy-for-bones-health-mc/ 28-Day Stronger Bones Method: https://debirobinson.com/28-day-stronger-bonesmorning-method/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debirobinsonwellness/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerBonesLifestyle

  Maurice discusses how to consistently turn insights into improvement by building responsive systems. This episode explores the critical difference between awareness and action, emphasizing how closing feedback loops drives personal and professional growth. Learn to transform data into deliberate adjustments for lasting change.  In This Episode:00:00 Insight Without Action04:17 Closing the Loop08:10 Consistency and Transformation Key Takeaways:Analyze personal and business data to identify areas needing adjustment and action.Distinguish between merely noticing insights and actively responding to them for true growth.Implement a “closing the loop” system by deciding what to keep, improve, or stop.Recognize that consistent follow-through builds self-trust and prevents repeated mistakes.Prioritize consistent action over acquiring more information to make progress automatic.

Summer can be a great time to prepare for the GMAT...but only if you have a plan! In the first installment of our summer GMAT study series, GMAC Zach is joined by Hailey Cusimano, Director of Tutoring at Menlo Coaching, to discuss how candidates can build a study timeline that is structured, realistic, and flexible. Hailey explains why GMAT preparation should generally move through two phases: first developing the necessary foundations and strategies, and then practicing under increasingly realistic test conditions. She also shares why completing more questions does not automatically lead to a higher score, how to use an error log effectively, and what candidates should look for when reviewing their performance. The conversation also covers test readiness, practice-exam timing, managing test-day stress, and why even strong test takers should leave room in their schedules for a possible retake. Whether you are beginning your GMAT journey or trying to regain momentum, this series will help you build a more thoughtful and productive approach to your preparation. About Hailey: Hailey Cusimano is a 99th-percentile performer and a self-proclaimed standardized test nerd. Drawing from her years of experience as an instructor, she knows how to assess students' main obstacles and strategize accordingly, maximizing efficiency in short study windows. Plus, her enthusiasm is infectious, and most students find studying with Hailey actually becomes—dare we say—fun. Helpful Resources: Menlo Coaching: https://menlocoaching.com/ Register for the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register 5 Traits of Successful GMAT Test Takers: https://tinyurl.com/insidethegmat Purchase GMAT Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare Key Takeaways: Build a clear preparation timeline before diving into practice questions. Divide your study plan into two broad phases: foundations and strategy first, followed by timed and test-like practice. Avoid treating practice exams as the structure of your entire study plan. Focus on understanding why you struggled with a question—not simply what type of question you missed. Use an error log to identify recurring behaviors, habits, and decision-making patterns. Prioritize the quality of your review over the number of questions you complete. Look for consistency across practice exams rather than relying on one strong performance. Practice handling realistic distractions and pressure before test day. Maintain balance, flexibility, and resilience throughout the preparation process. Leave enough time in your schedule to retake the GMAT if needed. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to GMAT summer study series 02:30 Why summer is ideal for GMAT prep 05:02 Initial steps for beginning GMAT prep 09:20 Structuring your study timeline 12:55 Content review vs. test simulation 17:20 Benchmarking progress and understanding resistance 22:41 Traits of successful GMAT test takers 27:16 Balancing preparation and well-being 33:50 Emulating test stressors effectively 37:34 The importance of retesting and iteration 40:15 Actionable steps for starting your prep

Today, I want to talk to you about navigating homestead abundance when it feels like everything is happening at once: planting for fall, processing an abundant tomato harvest, livestock needing extra support in the heat, and personal things ramping up in the background. But mostly, today is about 120 pounds of tomatoes that appeared here yesterday during a week when I won't be around. We will also cover our usual Tuesday segments. Featured Event The Art of Containment: Practical Livestock Fencing, August 8th at 10am at the Holler Homestead in Lancaster, TN. Tickets ar $50, grab yours here All Holler Homestead Events: https://livingfreeintennessee.com/events/  Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Tales From The Prepper Pantry 120 Pounds of Tomatoes Peaches: Final Harvest  ¼ bushel of green beans off 5 plants Time to plant the fall garden if you have not - for real, it is time! Moving from paper goods to washables where it makes sense Frugality Tip Say yes, but lean on community Operation Independence Seeking Farm Sponsors for our Farm To Table Dinner in September - how that works. Tomatoes All At Once Geraldines Story from A is For Cod-Wada: https://www.amazon.com/coda-wada-Geraldine-Duncann/dp/B0006YH9M2 THE MOMENT EVERY HOMESTEADER WAITS FOR: Michelle from Trippy Acres has too many tomatoes this is the day EVERY homesteader waits for - the moment someone says, can you take all this (WHATEVER) off my hands - and that whatever is a thing you love. Adjusted Monday schedule to harvest Admitted I wasnt processing last night to maintain health, but kept them all cool where? In my livingroom on a fold out table Processed them today - 120 pounds or so of tomatoes. A FAMILIAR RHYTHM: SORT - CUT - FREEZE - REPEAT GOAL is not homestead processing perfection, it is food spoilage stabilization. Works well post freezer: canned sauce, ketchup, salsa, stewed, freeze dried Must happen from fresh: Sundried, fresh Partial processing now helps future winter canning flow well Core and cut smaller to make it easier to process later as sauce Skins come off easily after freezing for stewed but before thawing, so store tomatoes you plan to skin as a single layer and only cored, not sliced smaller Dice the tomatoes you want for salsa in salsa batch sizes so that you can pull tomatoes for salsa straight from the freezer into the salsa pot Reducing sauce without heat by freezing and canned tomato water Keep Heat Outside Dehydrate and crockpot reduce sauces outside under cover (assuming you don't have a bear problem) to save adding heat inside Freezing for winter canning lets you heat the house int he winter while processing your tomatoes - win-win Prioritize ripest tomatoes first and set aside underripe ones to ripen as you go Favorite Tomato recipes Canned Salsa (Scaled for how many peppers I have) Fresh tomato Basil Soup (Make it and freeze for winter) Tomato Cucumber Salad Fresh Tomato and Meat Sauce Sliced Tomato with, salt and pepper, basil and a balsamic reduction Dried tomato in olive oil and garlic Freeze dried tomato powder Canned tomato sauce Canned stewed tomatoes if I am in a hurry Tomato cheese fry pies One of the things that can be hard to communicate to people about living a homesteaders lifestyle is that you will have times where everything seems to be happening at once.  Like for me right now: I need to be in Nashville for a few days managing my rental property, my mobility is coming back so I am working on a backlog from my injury and also setting a foundation for a fall garden, the livestock does best when they are handled daily even though they can sort of go on auto pilot. We just finished a large peach harvest, there are saturday farmers markets to do, our events are happing every other week or so, and then, 120 pounds of tomatoes appeared.  You build the skills over years on a homestead to tap into something like this and run with it.  I used to drop everything for days to do projects like this and that is how I learned a better way. One that preserves the food while preserving the reason I am on the homestead: to live in concert with nature, build abundance from the land, and enjoy the beauty of this place. So if you are new to homesteading, it may feel like lots of pressure at this time of year with the pest pressure, the weeds and the harvest, but it doesn't have to be. And being frantic all the time isn't why you are doing this, is it? Make It A Great Week

It's not hard to show up for your sons, but it does take intention. Being nurturing is not something only Moms can do that can do it also. Boys need consistent, nurturing moments throughout the day no matter if their babies toddlers little boys, young men, teenagers or a grown men. They wanna feel loved they want to feel care for and they want to feel affection. And the best place to teach affection is at home. In this episode, I talk about different times of the day where you can show up affectionate and show nurturing moments to your child. That way they don't miss out. Welcome back to another episode of Cozy Womb podcast.Follow us on Chan & Pods channelSubscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast apphttps://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/Instagram @TheczywmbpodcastX @theczywmbpod#parentinginabetterway #cozywomb #thekids #boysneedyourloveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today Roger Knecht and Brian Mayoral, Co-Founder and CEO of Sell Up, explore how accounting professionals can create the ideal sales package for their services. Discover how niching, effective sales systems, and shifting from features to benefits can help you scale your firm with easy to implement sales strategies. In This Episode: 00:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:02:10 Redefining the Meaning of Sales 00:07:54 Mentorship and Personal Growth 00:13:01 Common Sales Pitfalls for Accountants 00:19:58 Packaging and Selling Value 00:27:10 Strategies for High-Value Sales 00:36:11 Closing Thoughts and Final Advice Key Takeaways: Define an ideal customer profile to move away from the "jack of all trades" trap and increase your firm's repeatability. Prioritize "bennies" (benefits) over features to communicate the actual value of your services to business owners. Implement a structured sales process that builds trust and uses both logic and emotion to drive faster client decisions. Avoid the "Grand Slam" mentality by using a value ladder to offer smaller, high-impact services first. Featured Quotes: "Sales is believing in someone's highest potential, not in their current circumstances." — Brian Mayoral "The best sales techniques rarely beat the person who truly believes in their product or service." — Brian Mayoral "Sales isn't coercive; it's a collaborative decision that betters a situation." — Roger Knecht Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: Helping accounting professionals confidently and Increase profit by 30%  - Convert more high-paying clients upfront without more hours   Book you no cost offer review at wesellup.com/schedule competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Special Offers for our Podcast Listeners, CLICK HERE to take advantage of them today! Remember this: Accounting Success IS Universal. Be sure to listen to our next episode and subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your bookkeeping, accounting, & tax business, please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801-265-3777.  And know that if it's about accounting, it's Universal.

A 42-year-old man walked into my office.Blood pressure: 165 over 100.His doctor had already written the prescription. He was sitting across from me, looked me in the eye, and said:“I don't want to just manage this. I want to fix it.”Four weeks later, his blood pressure was completely normal. No medication change. No direct blood pressure treatment.Because here's the thing — we never once directly treated his blood pressure.We treated the system that was producing it.That's what this episode is about.The Reframe That Changes EverythingMost people — and most conventional medical appointments — treat blood pressure like it is the problem. The number is high, so we lower the number. Done.But blood pressure is not the problem. It's a report card. It's your body's way of showing you — in a very measurable, very undeniable way — that something upstream has gone wrong.Think of it like the check engine light in your car. You don't put tape over it and drive off. You open the hood.So today, we're opening the hood.Before we do — let's make sure we're speaking the same language. Blood pressure is two numbers:* Systolic (top number): pressure when your heart contracts and pushes blood out* Diastolic (bottom number): pressure when your heart is relaxing between beatsConventionally, 130/80 or above is classified as Stage 1 hypertension. A lot of people are sitting in that zone, being told to “keep an eye on it.”That advice isn't enough. Something created that pressure. And until we find out what, we're managing a symptom — not solving a problem.The 6 Root Drivers of High Blood PressureFrom a functional and metabolic medicine standpoint, there are six primary root drivers I look at when someone walks in with elevated blood pressure. Almost every time, it's not one of these in isolation — it's a combination.1. Insulin ResistanceThis is the big one. And it is criminally underdiagnosed.Here's the mechanism: when insulin is chronically elevated — from too much processed food, too much sugar, not enough movement — the kidneys start holding onto sodium. More sodium means more water in the bloodstream. More volume means more pressure. Basic physics.On top of that, high insulin activates your sympathetic nervous system — your fight-or-flight response — which causes blood vessels to constrict. Less room for the same amount of blood? Pressure goes up.Here's what makes this especially tricky: your blood sugar can look completely normal on a standard lab panel, and you can still have significant insulin resistance. That's why I don't just check fasting glucose. I look at fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1C, and when needed, a glucose tolerance test with insulin levels drawn at multiple time points.2. Chronic InflammationInflammation damages the endothelium — the delicate inner lining of your blood vessels. When it's damaged, vessels lose their flexibility. They can't dilate and constrict properly.And a key molecule called nitric oxide — your body's natural blood vessel relaxer — drops off significantly when the endothelium is inflamed.Less nitric oxide, stiffer vessels, higher pressure. Every time.I test this with high-sensitivity CRP, homocysteine, and sometimes oxidized LDL. These aren't on a standard panel, but they tell me everything about what's happening inside those vessels.3. HPA Axis Dysregulation (Chronic Stress)Your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis — your stress response system — when chronically activated, keeps you pumping out cortisol and adrenaline. Both cause vasoconstriction. Both tell your kidneys to hold onto sodium. Both keep your heart rate elevated.Your body was designed to activate this system in short bursts — run from a predator, deal with a crisis. It was never designed to do this 24 hours a day in response to emails, traffic, and financial pressure.But that's the world most of us are living in. And for a lot of people, their blood pressure reflects it.4. Mineral DeficienciesMagnesium is the most important mineral almost nobody talks about in the context of blood pressure.It's a natural calcium channel blocker — and calcium channel blockers are literally one of the most prescribed blood pressure medications on the market.Magnesium helps blood vessels relax. It regulates the sodium-potassium pump in your cells. When it's low — and estimates suggest 60 to 80% of Americans are suboptimal — vessels stay tight.Potassium works hand-in-hand with magnesium and sodium to regulate fluid balance and vascular tone. I look at sodium-to-potassium ratios, not just absolute numbers, because that ratio matters enormously for cardiovascular regulation.5. Sleep Deprivation & Circadian DisruptionYour blood pressure is supposed to dip 10 to 20 percent during sleep. This is called nocturnal dipping, and it's when your cardiovascular system gets its nightly repair window.When you're not sleeping enough — or sleep quality is poor — that dip doesn't happen. Your heart works overtime, around the clock. Over weeks and months and years, that creates a chronically elevated baseline.Obstructive sleep apnea is a massive, underdiagnosed contributor here. If you wake up tired, snore loudly, or wake with morning headaches, please get tested. The connection between sleep apnea and hypertension is direct and well-established.Poor sleep also elevates cortisol and inflammatory markers — feeding every other driver on this list simultaneously.6. Mitochondrial DysfunctionThis one is underappreciated even in functional medicine circles.Your mitochondria — the energy factories inside every cell — are responsible for generating the ATP that powers your heart muscle, your vascular smooth muscle, everything. When they're dysfunctional — from chronic stress, poor nutrition, environmental toxins, or oxidative damage — cellular energy production drops.Your cardiovascular system then has to compensate by working harder. Blood pressure creeps up as a downstream consequence of your cells simply not having enough energy to function efficiently.We'll come back to this when we get to the quantum biology piece — because this is where it gets really interesting.This is the part most people have never heard anywhere. Lean in.Quantum biology examines the role of light, water, electrons, and quantum mechanical processes inside living cells. When it comes to blood pressure specifically, three things stand out.Light and the MitochondriaYour mitochondria are not just calorie-burning machines. They are fundamentally light-responsive.Near-infrared light — the kind emitted by the sun in the morning and evening, and also by incandescent and red light sources — directly stimulates cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain.When properly stimulated by light, mitochondria produce more ATP, more structured water, and more nitric oxide. There's that word again — nitric oxide. The natural vasodilator. The thing that keeps blood vessels relaxed and flexible.When people stop getting morning sunlight and spend their entire day under blue-shifted artificial light, mitochondrial function degrades. Nitric oxide drops. Blood vessels stiffen. Pressure rises.This isn't fringe science. There is solid, published research connecting light exposure — particularly morning sunlight — to cardiovascular and blood pressure outcomes.Circadian BiologyYour body has a master clock in a region of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Nearly every cell in the body has its own peripheral clock synchronized to it.Blood pressure has a natural circadian rhythm. It should be lower at night, begin rising about an hour before waking, peak in the late morning, and modulate through the day. When circadian rhythm is disrupted — by artificial light at night, irregular eating, shift work, or poor sleep — that rhythm breaks down.A disrupted circadian clock is directly linked to hypertension. The mechanisms involve cortisol timing, aldosterone regulation, and inflammatory gene expression — all of which influence vascular tone.This is why I ask every patient about their light environment. When do you go outside? What does your bedroom look like at night? What time do you eat your last meal? These feel like lifestyle questions. They are cardiovascular questions.Structured Water and Vascular FunctionResearcher Gerald Pollack at the University of Washington has done groundbreaking work on what he calls the fourth phase of water — EZ water, or exclusion zone water. This is a gel-like, structured form of water that forms at hydrophilic surfaces, including the inner lining of blood vessels.EZ water is negatively charged and creates a kind of biological battery that powers cellular function and supports smooth, low-friction blood flow — essentially a lubrication layer inside your vascular system.What builds EZ water? Sunlight (particularly infrared), movement, grounding, and proper hydration with mineralized water.What degrades it? Dehydration, toxic load, poor light environment, chronic EMF exposure.When the vascular lining is not properly hydrated at this structured level, blood viscosity changes, endothelial function suffers, and blood pressure goes up.The bottom line: your blood pressure is not just a plumbing problem. It's a biological energy problem. And the inputs that drive cellular energy — light, water, minerals, sleep, movement, stress — are the same inputs that drive blood pressure.What This All Means: A Quick RecapHere's the picture pulled together:* Blood pressure is a symptom, not the root problem* The six root drivers are: insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, HPA axis dysregulation, mineral deficiencies (especially magnesium and potassium), sleep deprivation and circadian disruption, and mitochondrial dysfunction* Applied kinesiology provides a way to assess how structural and neurological interference contributes to sympathetic dominance and vascular dysregulation* From a quantum biology perspective, your light environment, your circadian rhythm, and the quality of structured water in your vascular system directly influence how your vessels function and how your cells produce energy* When you address these upstream drivers — as we did with Marcus — the blood pressure number takes care of itself5 Things You Can Do TodayThese are not theoretical. Start here.1. Get morning sunlight — today. Within 30 to 60 minutes of waking, get outside and get natural light in your eyes and on your skin for at least 10 to 20 minutes. No sunglasses. This sets your circadian clock, starts stimulating mitochondrial function, and triggers nitric oxide production in the skin. It costs nothing.2. Cut refined carbohydrates and added sugars for two weeks. Not forever — just try it. This single change drops fasting insulin in most people within days. Lower insulin means less sodium retention, less sympathetic nervous system activation, and lower blood pressure. No prescription required.3. Start magnesium supplementation. Magnesium glycinate or magnesium malate — 300 to 400 mg in the evening. This is one of the safest, most evidence-backed interventions for vascular health. It supports vessel relaxation, improves sleep quality, and aids mitochondrial energy production. Ask your practitioner about your specific dose.4. Treat sleep like a clinical intervention. Because it is. Target 7 to 9 hours. Create a dark, cool sleeping environment. Eliminate screens 60 to 90 minutes before bed. Blue light at night suppresses melatonin, disrupts circadian rhythm, and keeps your nervous system in sympathetic mode. If you have signs of sleep apnea — waking up tired, loud snoring, morning headaches — get tested. This is non-negotiable.5. Prioritize resistance training. 30 minutes, three to four times a week. Strength training improves insulin sensitivity, builds mitochondrial density, supports nitric oxide production, and reduces arterial stiffness. Muscle is metabolic medicine.Ready to Go Deeper?If you read this and thought “this sounds like me” — or you've been told your blood pressure is borderline and you're not sure what to do about it — the next step is a conversation.I offer a free 45-minute Metabolic Audit Call where we look at what's actually driving your numbers — your symptoms, your history, your labs — and map out the highest-leverage moves for your specific situation.Spots are limited each week.Until next time — Be well. And Aloha.

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Hiring the right clinician can become one of the biggest drivers of growth in a cash-based physical therapy practice. Doc Danny explains the three foundational traits clinic owners should prioritize when evaluating candidates: clinical obsession, the ability to educate, and genuine empathy. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why hiring the wrong clinician can slow clinic growth Why experience alone does not guarantee a strong hire How to identify clinical obsession during an interview Why great clinicians continue improving throughout their careers How strong patient education creates clarity and buy-in Why empathy and emotional intelligence matter in a cash practice How mock evaluations can reveal more than traditional interview questions Why clinic owners should hire for foundational traits and train the rest Key Takeaway The strongest clinician hires are not always the most experienced. Prioritize candidates who care deeply about outcomes, communicate with clarity, and connect with patients through genuine empathy. Those traits are difficult to teach, while many technical skills can be developed over time. Technology Spotlight Reduce documentation time and help your clinicians stay focused on patient care with Claire AI, an AI scribe trained specifically for physical therapists. Try it free for 7 days. Free Resource Ready to build your own cash practice? Join the free PT Biz Part-Time to Full-Time 5-Day Challenge. PT Biz Training YouTube Watch more business training for cash-based physical therapists on the PT Biz Training YouTube Channel. Connect Physical Therapy Biz PT Entrepreneur Podcast

Kimberly Tarlton is the Co-Founder & CEO of Story & Stone, a creative strategist, communications consultant, and a church girl at heart with over 28 years of experience helping ministries grow their impact—online and in-person.Kim's expertise spans digital, print, and live, leading church teams with a mix of creative spark and practical know-how. Her integrated marketing work has helped churches increase engagement, clarify their messaging, and confidently reach new guests.She's known for leading cross-functional teams with heart and humor—and always with an eye on the metrics. A certified Working Genius Facilitator, a triple-certified HubSpot pro in Social Media, Content, and Email Marketing, and a sought-after speaker for conferences and podcasts on topics like church communications, guest strategy, and ministry development.Kimberly and Dale discuss the importance of mission clarity as the foundation of your communications efforts in today's 95Podcast. Their conversation is filled with leadership nuggets to help you create an effective communication environment within your ministry.Show Notes: https://95network.org/podcast-recast-95podcast-320-summary-church-communications-strategy-prioritize-plan-produce-w-kimberly-tarlton-episode-320/Support the show

MAPS Upper Lower — https://mapsupperlower.com (code: launch)Most people over 30 who try to lose fat end up in one of three traps: they lose the weight and gain it all back, they lose muscle along with the fat and end up softer and slower than before, or they hit a wall and feel like their body just refuses to cooperate. In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin lay out the six things the fitness industry consistently leaves out of the fat loss conversation, and why ignoring them is exactly what keeps you stuck.   The biggest shift you need to make? Stop treating fat loss like a demolition job and start treating it like a sculpture. Sal breaks down why protecting muscle is the single most important variable in any fat loss phase, using a side-by-side comparison that makes it crystal clear: a woman who loses 38 pounds of pure fat will look dramatically leaner than one who loses 50 pounds on the scale but sheds 20 of those pounds as muscle. The math on metabolism, body composition, and long-term sustainability all point the same direction.   Cardio for fat loss is the next myth on the chopping block. The guys explain why all exercise produces athletic performance adaptations, not fat loss, and why chasing cardio in a calorie deficit is a near-guaranteed recipe for muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and the rebound. Strength training wins because it tells your body to stay strong, and that signal is what keeps the fat loss coming from the right place.   They also cover why protein and whole foods are your best dietary lever, why recovery needs to be treated as adaptation not just healing, and why cutting calories AND ramping up training volume at the same time is one of the most common and costly mistakes you can make. If you are over 30 and frustrated with your results, this episode gives you the framework to finally make it work and make it last.   CHAPTERS 0:27 Intro and MAPS Upper Lower announcement 0:48 Sponsor: Seed probiotic 1:53 Six things nobody tells you: overview 2:34 Tip 1: Protect muscle above all else 4:26 The sculptor analogy: chiseling vs. chainsaw 5:50 Side-by-side fat loss comparison 11:02 Tip 2: Cardio is not a fat loss tool 12:17 Why all exercise produces athletic adaptations, not fat loss 16:52 Tip 3: Prioritize protein and whole foods 19:49 Tip 4: Recovery means adaptation, not just healing 20:50 Why recovery becomes more critical after 30 23:36 The ideal fat loss training routine and MAPS Upper Lower   IN THIS EPISODE • When you lose 10% of your body weight without protecting muscle, roughly 40% of that loss typically comes from muscle, tanking your metabolism and setting up the rebound. • A woman who loses 38 pounds of pure fat will look leaner, be more shapely, and eat far more to maintain than a woman who loses 50 pounds but sheds 20 of those as muscle. • Muscle takes up roughly three quarters of the space that the same mass of body fat does, so adding muscle while losing fat makes you look smaller and more defined even if the scale barely moves. • No form of exercise is inherently for fat loss: cardio produces endurance adaptations, strength training produces strength adaptations, and those downstream effects determine how much of your weight loss comes from fat versus muscle. • Cardio in a calorie deficit signals the body to become efficient and shed calorie-burning muscle, while strength training signals the body to stay strong and preserve it. • Hitting one gram of protein per pound of target body weight from whole natural foods causes calories to drop naturally without the miserable feeling of dieting, and the occasional calorie overage ends up building muscle instead of storing as fat. • Recovery should be framed as adaptation: the workout is just the signal, and without sufficient recovery, all you have added is stress, not results.   Products: MAPS Upper Lower — https://mapsupperlower.com (code: launch)   Sponsors: Seed — seed.com/mindpump (code: 25MINDPUMP)

In this "Follow-Up" mini-episode, Dr. Mona revisits the topic of starting solids and baby-led weaning with guest Jenna Helwig—Food Director at Real Simple magazine and author of Baby-Led Feeding (paid link). Together, they bust common feeding myths, share simple meal prep hacks, and discuss how to take the guilt and pressure out of feeding your baby. Whether you're team puree, team baby-led weaning, or doing a bit of both, this episode is a reminder that responsive feeding and a stress-free environment matter far more than rigid rules. Purees and finger foods can coexist: Combining purees with baby-led weaning is safe and does not make a baby more likely to choke. Responsive feeding matters most: Regardless of the feeding method, the priority is respecting your baby's pace and cues when they show they are full or need a break. Baby-led weaning isn't a guarantee against picky eating: Picky eaters can develop using any feeding style, so focus on creating a pressure-free environment instead. You don't need to cook new meals daily: Simplify mealtime by serving simple, single-ingredient foods like eggs and avocado, or by offering leftovers. Cook one meal for the whole family: Save time and stress by adjusting the texture or salt content of your own meal for the baby rather than short-order cooking. Prep vegetables early in the week: Washing and chopping vegetables ahead of time makes it effortless to add healthy options to busy weeknight dinners. Prioritize meal planning over heavy meal prepping: Planning just four dinners a week removes the mental fatigue of deciding what to cook every evening. Drop the mealtime guilt: Releasing rigid expectations and lowering stress allows both you and your baby to actually enjoy mealtimes together. Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk (paid link) And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summary This re-release of a 2016 episode focuses on the experience of feeling overwhelmed as a parent and reframes it as a sign that your current responsibilities have exceeded your capacity, not a personal failure. It encourages parents to step back, prioritize their primary vocation of loving their spouse and children, and let go of unrealistic expectations that create unnecessary pressure. By simplifying schedules, reducing commitments, and taking small, manageable steps, families can regain a sense of peace and control. In this conversation, Mike and Alicia also show the importance of surrendering stress to God through prayer, trusting that faith and intentional living can bring clarity and calm even in the midst of chaos.   Key Takeaways Realize that this too will pass.  Most of the time our children are going through phases and end.   Prioritize what's really important and the rest will fall into place.  We need to learn to focus. Look at the standards you're setting for yourself and recognize they may not be realistic.  Give yourself grace.   Rest in the fact that God will always provide a way out for you. He will never give you more than you can handle with His grace.    Couple Discussion Questions Do you feel supported by me in stressful moments? Where might we need to adJUST the bar or give each other more grace? What do we believe our top priorities are as a family right now?   Resources Family board meeting guide  https://messyfamilyproject.org/guide/family-board-meeting-guide/

Kat teaches us why meaningful friendships and genuine community have become one of the most valuable assets a food blogger can build. Kat Duncan is the CEO of Honeycomb Media, a women-owned and operated marketing agency that works primarily with food bloggers. She started at Honeycomb in 2020 as a copywriter, later moving into account management, onboarding, and operations before stepping into her current role leading the team. Passionate about marketing and social media from a young age, Kat has spent the past five years helping bloggers grow their online presence. Under her leadership, Honeycomb Media has become especially strong at driving organic traffic for food bloggers. Success in food blogging is about more than SEO and traffic. Kat explains why strong relationships create better businesses, reduce isolation, encourage collaboration, and provide the support every blogger needs to navigate an industry that continues to evolve. Key Topics Discussed: - Build intentional friendships within the blogging community. - Prioritize in person connection whenever possible. - Share knowledge instead of guarding it. - Invest time in nurturing your relationships. - Have the courage to reach out first. - Community creates resilience during industry change. Connect with Kat Duncan Website | Instagram

Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Yankees' trade deadline needs, suggesting that elite arms like Tarik Skubal or Mason Miller might be more valuable than minor offensive tweaks. He debates with callers about the team's struggling lineup and upcoming stars while also finding time to joke about the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 01:20 - Yankees Series Recap 05:15 - Trade Deadline Strategy 21:06 - Red Hot Chili Peppers 24:45 - Elite Pitching Targets 31:30 - Fan Reaction Segment 43:00 - Sports News Update

We would love to hear from you, follow this link to send us a message directly. Include a voice message and you might even be featured in a future episode! Remember those things your dad did that you didn't like? How about what you enjoyed? Have you repeated them now that you're a parent? Or did you make a change? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to discuss our parenting habits, what they mean to our children, and think through the things about us our kids will emulate or eliminate.Why This MattersEvery interaction with your kids is shaping the kind of parent they'll become someday.Key Takeaways·       Children naturally imitate far more of our parenting than we realize, both the good and the bad.·       Harshness, absence, and constant pressure often become the behaviors kids intentionally reject later in life.·       Listening well, showing up consistently, and apologizing when we're wrong create a legacy worth repeating.Practical Tips for Dads1.    Identify one parenting habit your kids may someday want to eliminate—and begin replacing it with a healthier response.2.    Prioritize presence by showing up consistently for everyday moments, not just major milestones.3.    Model humility by listening carefully and apologizing when you've handled a situation poorly.Important Episode Timestamps[00:00] What Are Your Kids Going to Copy From You and What Will They Cut?Ted frames an honest conversation about the habits, traditions, and behaviors dads are passing down right now.[00:30] Why Bobby Started Thinking About What He Copied From His Own DadBobby connects Sunday roast beef at grandma's house to his own family rhythms today, realizing he's replicated far more of his upbringing than he ever thought.[02:11] What the Guys Have Emulated From Their DadsThe dads share the things they consciously carried forward from their fathers.[04:44] What the Guys Have Eliminated From Their DadsBobby opens up about his biological dad walking out when he was five and the decision he made in first grade never to break his own family apart, while Ted reflects on unconsciously repeating his dad's habit of driving away when frustrated.[09:55] Why We End Up Doing the Very Things We Swore We Never WouldTed shares a Michigan State study showing children copy adult actions with up to 90% accuracy, and the guys get honest about catching themselves repeating patterns they promised themselves they'd leave behind.[14:07] Things Dads Are Doing Right Now That They Hope Their Kids Will EliminateThe dads walk through the behaviors they most want to cut and why each one quietly chips away at the relationship.[18:41] Presence Over Perfection is the GoalPhysical presence without emotional presence is its own form of absence, and why small intentional moments matter more than dads often realize.[22:31] Things Dads Are Doing Right Now That They Hope Their Kids Will CopyThe dads urge others to listen well, prioritize presence, and model the kind of engaged fatherhood that kids will carry into their own families someday.[27:57] Why Dads Who Apologize Have Better RelationshipsApologizing quickly and genuinely is one of the most powerful things a dad can model and research backs it up. [32:05] This Week's Pro Move: Identify One Thing You Want to Eliminate as a DadIntentionally replace a parenting habit this week that you think your kids may eventually eliminate. Replace it with a habit you'd be proud for them to emulate.Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.All Pro Dad Resources:5 Ways Dads Make Things Harder on Themselves3 Mistakes Parents Make With Well-Behaved KidsEmulate or Eliminate on InstagramEmulate or Eliminate on YouTubeConnect with Us:Ted Lowe on LinkedInBobby Lewis on LinkedInBJ Foster on LinkedInSubscribe on Apple PodcastsGet All Pro Dad merch!EXTRAS:Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

In this "Follow-Up" mini-episode, Dr. Mona revisits the topic of starting solids and baby-led weaning with guest Jenna Helwig—Food Director at Real Simple magazine and author of Baby-Led Feeding (paid link). Together, they bust common feeding myths, share simple meal prep hacks, and discuss how to take the guilt and pressure out of feeding your baby. Whether you're team puree, team baby-led weaning, or doing a bit of both, this episode is a reminder that responsive feeding and a stress-free environment matter far more than rigid rules. Purees and finger foods can coexist: Combining purees with baby-led weaning is safe and does not make a baby more likely to choke. Responsive feeding matters most: Regardless of the feeding method, the priority is respecting your baby's pace and cues when they show they are full or need a break. Baby-led weaning isn't a guarantee against picky eating: Picky eaters can develop using any feeding style, so focus on creating a pressure-free environment instead. You don't need to cook new meals daily: Simplify mealtime by serving simple, single-ingredient foods like eggs and avocado, or by offering leftovers. Cook one meal for the whole family: Save time and stress by adjusting the texture or salt content of your own meal for the baby rather than short-order cooking. Prep vegetables early in the week: Washing and chopping vegetables ahead of time makes it effortless to add healthy options to busy weeknight dinners. Prioritize meal planning over heavy meal prepping: Planning just four dinners a week removes the mental fatigue of deciding what to cook every evening. Drop the mealtime guilt: Releasing rigid expectations and lowering stress allows both you and your baby to actually enjoy mealtimes together. Want more? Listen to the full, original episode. Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk (paid link) And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preventative Care: The Ordinary Means of Soul Health Selected Scriptures Big Idea: The health of your soul is not maintained by accident; God gives ordinary means of preventative care, and wisdom asks: how are you doing? 1. Own God's Standard of Care (2 Timothy 3:16–17) 2. Prioritize the Regular Checkup (Hebrews 10:24–25) 3. Cultivate a Faithful Care Network (Proverbs 18:24) 4. Invite Preventative Intervention (Proverbs 27:6)

(00:00:00) Trust Lost By The Bucketful (AUDIO) (00:02:46) Navigating Treatment and Family Dynamics (00:06:24) Trust, Relationships, and Recovery (00:11:54) The Importance of Self-Work in Recovery (00:17:51) Rebuilding Trust and Moving Forward (00:23:43) Family Support and Individual Healing (00:25:31) Navigating Relationship Challenges in Recovery (00:28:43) The Importance of Commitment in Recovery (00:32:05) Rebuilding Trust and Communication (00:34:41) The Family Dynamics of Addiction (00:37:47) Preparing for Transition and Rebuilding Relationships (00:42:28) The Power of Intelligent Self-Care (00:45:01) Taking Action: Steps Toward Recovery Episode 143 (74) Trust Lost By The BucketfulPositive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockSummaryIn this episode, we discuss the complexities of addiction recovery, the impact on families, rebuilding trust, and practical steps for healing and moving forward.Ever felt like you're walking on eggshells with a loved one in recovery? You're not alone. Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of addiction recovery is tough. Families often face a whirlwind of fears: Will they stay sober? Will this be the last time?  Trust erodes over time, and the stress can feel overwhelming. It's not just the person in recovery who struggles; family members are left to manage the fallout of broken promises, emotional turmoil, and the fear of relapse.  But healing is possible!!! It starts with recognizing that you need to focus on yourself too. Establish healthy boundaries and encourage your loved ones to take their recovery seriously.  Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup. Prioritize your own well-being first, and together you can navigate these challenges.  What's your experience with this?  Let's talk about it!Key  topicsImpact of addiction on family dynamicsTrust erosion and rebuilding strategiesImportance of self-care and boundariesRelapse warning signs and preventionRole of therapy and support systemsTakeawaysTrust is lost by the bucketful and gained by the dropper full.Recovery is a continuous process, not a one-time event.Self-love and honesty are crucial for lasting change.Family involvement and support are vital for recovery.Relapse does not mean failure; it's part of the healing journey.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene02:46 Navigating Treatment and Family Dynamics06:24 Trust, Relationships, and Recovery11:54 The Importance of Self-Work in Recovery17:51 Rebuilding Trust and Moving Forward22:43 Family Support and Individual Healing25:31 Navigating Relationship Challenges in Recovery28:43 The Importance of Commitment in Recovery32:05 Rebuilding Trust and Communication34:41 The Family Dynamics of Addiction37:47 Preparing for Transition and Rebuilding Relationships42:28 The Power of Intelligent Self-Care45:01 Taking Action: Steps Toward Recovery“Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”Music by Rod Kim-Let's Play-SoundtrackFirstresponder-wellness.comMentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comPositiveconnectionsradio.comMcLintockcounseling.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@HALTandCallforBackuphttps://www.instagram.com/haltandcallforbackup/?hl=en

Preventative Care: The Ordinary Means of Soul Health Selected Scriptures Big Idea: The health of your soul is not maintained by accident; God gives ordinary means of preventative care, and wisdom asks: how are you doing? 1. Own God's Standard of Care (2 Timothy 3:16–17) 2. Prioritize the Regular Checkup (Hebrews 10:24–25) 3. Cultivate a Faithful Care Network (Proverbs 18:24) 4. Invite Preventative Intervention (Proverbs 27:6)

This episode explores the enduring legacy of a water feature designed and constructed by Eric Triplett for his friend Shad Dixon twenty-five years ago. While many homeowners initially install ponds for aesthetic beauty or relaxation, the conversation reveals how these aquatic ecosystems become integral characters in a family's life story. Over two decades, the pond remained a constant through major life transitions, including raising children, navigating divorce, and eventually caring for an aging parent. Despite years of varying maintenance, the original equipment and koi have survived, proving the long-term value of quality craftsmanship. Key Takeaways: Invest in a permanent backyard focal point to create a lasting environment where your family's history and memories can grow over many years. Dedicate a specific area of your home to quiet reflection and nature, such as a pond or garden, to help manage the stresses of daily life. Accept that meaningful hobbies and property improvements require consistent work and maintenance to provide long-term emotional and aesthetic rewards. Encourage children to engage with the natural world through simple, unstructured play in a safe, outdoor aquatic setting. Prioritize quality craftsmanship and reliable materials in home projects to ensure your investments stand the test of time and remain functional through significant life transitions.

Dirty Dancing was a huge hit when it came out. Everyone remembers the fun and the dancing. It also has a botched back-alley abortion, a 25-year-old male prostitute dancing with a 17-year-old, and a dad who was completely right the whole time. Bridget rewatches the 1987 classic and breaks down why the movie is genuinely insane, why nobody noticed because there was dancing, and why the only reason it became legendary is that the Lift at the end made everyone forget everything else. Nobody remembers the abortion. #DirtyDancing #PatrickSwayze #DumpsterFire Topics covered: Dirty Dancing 1987, Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Dirty Dancing plot breakdown, Dirty Dancing abortion scene, 80s movies rewatched as adults, Saturday Night Fever, Grease, movie endings, nostalgia 

Get your family ready for the new Fall season with the devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy.   Episode 299 // In Psalm 93, we see such a beautiful picture of praise to our God and King. But can we really get “action steps” for our life today when we read psalms like this? When we just pause and focus on praising God?   Absolutely! These types of Bible passages are NOT separate from our everyday lives. In fact, what we praise will directly shape who we are, what we do, and how we approach family life.    So join me today as we look at Psalm 93 together - short, beautiful, meaningful - and let's seek the Lord's wisdom together.    Let's dive in.   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   FREE: Build your own daily Bible habit with the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits    DEVOTIONAL:  Go deeper for your family with the devotional workbook “Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy” at LoveYourPeopleWell.com/shop/home    RELATED ON THE PODCAST: A Real Life Mom-To-Mom Chat About My Stressful Summer And The Sweet Gift Of The Psalms (EP 203)   RELATED ON THE BLOG: 5 Practical Action Steps For When You're Feeling Discouraged (Studying Psalm 62)   GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement.   Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Heather Younger. Founder and CEO of a leading employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Heather Younger. Founder and CEO of a leading employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm:

What if fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, aching joints, and many of the chronic diseases we associate with aging all share one common root? In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway explores the fascinating science of chronic inflammation—or inflammaging—and explains why inflammation isn't something to fear, but one of your body's most important communication systems. Drawing on the latest research and practical strategies, you'll discover how sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, relationships, and metabolic health influence the signals your body receives every day. Most importantly, you'll learn how to partner with your biology, calm the invisible fire, and begin building a healthier, stronger, and more resilient future—one signal at a time.**Get the Guide:  "How to Lower inflammation and Partner with your body to feel younger, stronger and more vibrant"   Inside the PDF, we share how to partner with your body in simple doable steps to decrease inflammation to improve brain fog, low energy, achy joints, poor sleep and more.*And, in my new Performance, and Longevity medical practice we specialize in turning back your biological age and OPTIMIZING HORMONES so you can feel a decade or more younger so you can do the things you want to do that you thought were no longer possible due to your age.  Join the waitlist here!*Don't wait to Prioritize your health, Start Today with the Simple and Powerful Steps detailed in my Best-selling book, PREVENTABLE.*ACCESS my workshop, "GET 10 Years Younger, Stronger, and Sharper"  How to turn back your biological age 10-20 years so you can do the things you want to do that you no longer thought possible due to your age.  Perform at your best and live your best life!Join my Masterclass on Midlife Hormones, "Why You Don't Feel like Yourself anymore and What to Do about it!"JET LAG Survival Guide.  Free PDF!**Free Resource:  "The 7 lab tests your doctor likely is not checking and could be the key to why you don't feel your best." *GET DIRECT ACCESS to DR. HEMINGWAY in these programs.*Don't Forget to SHARE with a Friend and please drop a Review:) It means the world!Mahalo and Aloha andTo your health,

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Heather Younger. Founder and CEO of a leading employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm:

Send us Fan MailShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/543.You believe hard work equals success. Look around -  plenty of people who barely work are doing just fine, and plenty of grinders are miserable and broke. So what's actually going on?In this episode, Moshe sits down with attorney, social worker, and business coach Sheila M. Wilkinson to unpack why so many law firm owners are stuck working harder without getting further  and what to do instead.What you'll learn:Why "hard work equals success" is a false correlation you can disprove just by looking at people around youThe difference between a self-employed mindset and a business owner mindset — and why 95% of firm owners never make the shiftHow Sheila's BED framework (Boundaries, Expectations, Decisions) helps you stop running your business on inherited "shoulds"Why the "20-year journey" most attorneys are on could actually take 2 yearsHow to build a firm around the life you actually want — not the one you assumed you were supposed to buildThis one's for the law firm owner who's doing everything "right" and still feels stuck, burned out, or like the business is running them instead of the other way around.By the end, you'll have a new lens for questioning the "shoulds" driving your decisions — and a clear next step for building a firm that actually fits your life.Chapters:[00:00] Why most lawyers struggle to finish what they start[04:42] Set boundaries and build a sustainable firm with the BED framework[12:00] Stop saying yes to the wrong clients, projects, and pay[21:31] Align your ideal clients and work with your firm's values[36:04] Prioritize family and personal values while growing your firm[50:35] Escape the self-employed trap and become a true business owner Resources mentioned:

Ike, Spike, and Fritz examine the Phillies' recent rotation struggles and debate the best strategy for the upcoming trade deadline. They analyze whether adding a top-tier starter like Tariq Skubal is more vital than acquiring a right-handed bat. The discussion also touches on Aaron Nola's performance and memorable sports scandals. 01:00 - Gleason's Food Discussion 04:03 - Nola and Bullpen Woes 10:26 - Trade Deadline Debate 18:02 - Sports Scandals Discussion 22:48 - Music and Movies

Your team is tired. Not because they're working hard — it's because nothing finishes. Projects linger. Code stays half-baked. Strategy documents gather dust. Trust frays. And the worst part? Nobody can name what's actually wrong. Because the real problem isn't the work itself. It's that half of it never ships. It just sits there, unfinished, invisible, draining energy from everyone who touches it. Efficiency isn't about doing more. It's about finishing what matters. Team happiness isn't a perk you add on — it's what happens when people see their work actually ship, when they're focused on one thing instead of scattered across ten, when they know their contribution landed. The resistance you're sensing isn't that your team doesn't want to move fast. It's that they can't see progress. Because progress isn't a milestone. It's evidence of successful, ongoing delivery. What creates capacity while making progress are small, iterative cycles so that goals remain relevant in disruptive environments. Making work visible can transform your organization's internal strengths into real competitive advantage. In this episode of the BOLD Business Podcast, Jess Dewell talks with Thanos Diacakis, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Cosmic Teacups, about why the teams moving fastest aren't the ones chasing arbitrary milestones — they're the ones who learned to name what's unfinished and architect a resilient delivery system. In this episode, you'll discover: Why humility and questioning assumptions is foundational to progress. The power of constructive conflict in establishing shared language and driving innovation. Why premature standardization hinders innovation and adaptation. The critical importance of finishing work before moving to something new. How prioritizing completion and minimizing context switching improves efficiency and team happiness. The value of limiting focus to what truly matters most. Why naming discomfort directly enables honest problem-solving. The teams that scale fastest aren't the ones with the best plans. They're the ones who can see where work actually gets stuck and aren't afraid to name it. They've learned that conflict isn't dysfunction — it's how you surface what teams actually need. They've discovered that when people finish work and see it shipped, everything changes. Efficiency goes up. Happiness goes up. Energy returns because there's forward momentum. Thanos has spent years on the frontlines where this plays out every single day. He's seen what happens when leaders try to do everything themselves and what shifts when they instead create space for teams to own completion. He's watched rigid plans crumble and resilient delivery systems take their place. The lesson: stop chasing arbitrary milestones. Start shipping real work. If your team is stuck in half-finished mode, if you're wondering why efficiency initiatives aren't creating happiness, if momentum has stalled and you're unsure whether the problem is strategy or delivery, or if you're ready to move from managing chaos to architecting a system that lets teams actually finish what matters, this conversation will reorient what's possible. --------------------   If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business. --------------------   You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses NATO's internal struggles and the need for American leadership to counter a rising axis of Russia, Iran, and China. She notes that Western European nations often prioritize domestic politics over defense, while Eastern European states face more immediate physical threats from Russian aggression. (6)

On this episode of the Kid Contractor Podcast, Caleb reflects on the decision to continue his Together in the Trades events after a successful weekend in Arizona. Auman also explores a series of philosophical quotes from entrepreneur Naval Ravikant, focusing on themes like escaping competition through authenticity and the value of meaningful work. Throughout the episode, Caleb shares personal anecdotes about balancing labor with leadership and the importance of professional development in the green industry. The podcast concludes with a look toward future growth and upcoming training opportunities at the Hardscape Academy. Key Takeaways: Focus on being authentic in your business and service to escape the pressure of competing solely on price or standard offerings. Act on new ideas and inspiration immediately because that creative energy is perishable and fades quickly over time. Delegate routine tasks and busy work to others so you can focus on high-impact activities like building client relationships and scaling your company. Implement clear documentation and photo-sharing systems on every job site to eliminate miscommunication and resolve disputes with facts rather than guesses. Prioritize your personal growth and mindset to ensure you are becoming happier as you age, as that is the ultimate test of success. Connect with Auman Landscape

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today you'll discover how to build a self-sustaining accounting firm that thrives without your constant presence. Roger Knecht and guest Dr. Ruth Mannschreck share a five-part framework for creating robust systems, fostering a magnetic company culture, and hiring for long-term success. In This Episode: 02:34 The Catalyst for Business Transformation 06:16 Collaborative Problem Solving and Systems 10:05 Communication and The Warm Handoff 17:27 Hiring for Soft Skills 23:06 Defining Culture through Behavior 28:10 Effective Leadership Styles 34:37 Redefining Success Beyond Busy Work Key Takeaways: Standardize your client journey using video-based SOPs to ensure consistency. Implement a culture of leadership where every team member is empowered to take initiative. Prioritize soft skills during the hiring process to ensure long-term cultural fit. Shift your mindset from being "busy" to being "effective" to reclaim your personal time. Featured Quotes: "I'd like to get people out of their office and back into their lives and have their practice support their life instead of the other way around." — Dr. Ruth Mannschreck "If they can't make decisions, if they can't move forward without stopping by your office to ask a question, you've missed a big piece there." — Dr. Ruth Mannschreck Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Get access to the 'Self-Propelled Business Framework' at www.WorkFewerHours.com  Special Offers for our Podcast Listeners, CLICK HERE to take advantage of them today! Remember this: Accounting Success IS Universal. Be sure to listen to our next episode and subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your bookkeeping, accounting, & tax business, please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801-265-3777.  And know that if it's about accounting, it's Universal.

Welcome to episode #278!

Not all problems are created equal, and trying to solve them all the same way is likely to result in frustration. In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how to identify whether you are facing a tame, critical, or wicked problem and the specific approach needed to make progress on each. Drawing on the work of Keith Grint, they explore what it means to develop this skill, and what your default response to it reveals about you.

Why the Transition Period Is a Critical Window for Dairy Cow Health (02:10 – 10:36) The discussion begins by examining the transition period as one of the most challenging phases in a dairy cow's lifecycle. Research suggests that 30–50% of disease events occur within the first three weeks after calving, making this a key window for understanding and supporting immune function. Dr. Rostoll-Cangiano shares insights into the biological changes that occur during this time, emphasizing the importance of immune adaptation as cows move from late gestation into early lactation. Immune Cell Dynamics and Metabolic Stress in Transition Cows (02:10 – 10:36) Building on this foundation, Dr. Rostoll-Cangiano discusses emerging research on T-cells, dendritic cells, and the differences between systemic and intestinal immune responses. The panel explores how immune cells face substantial metabolic demands after calving, often becoming metabolically constrained as they attempt to support both immune defense and milk production. This competition for energy and nutrients may leave cows more susceptible to disease challenges and environmental stressors during the transition period. Dry Period Management and Prepartum Feed Intake (10:36 – 16:26) The conversation then turns to management practices that can influence transition success before calving. The panel examines how changes in dry matter intake (DMI), bunk space availability, and social stress can significantly affect a cow's metabolic health and immune resilience. Maintaining consistent feed intake and minimizing unnecessary stressors during the dry period are highlighted as key strategies for supporting a smoother transition into lactation. Genetics, Productivity, and Cow Resilience (17:52 – 24:44) The group explores whether modern dairy genetics have altered the balance between productivity and resilience. While today's dairy cows produce substantially more milk than previous generations, the panel discusses whether this increased productivity may come with narrower physiological margins under stress. The discussion highlights the ongoing challenge of improving production while preserving the ability of cows to adapt to metabolic and environmental stressors. Factors Affecting Colostrum Quality and Calf Immunity (28:17 – 35:18) Attention then shifts to colostrum production and quality, with a focus on how maternal health before calving can influence calf outcomes.  Topics include the effects of: Metabolic status during the transition period Somatic cell count at dry-off Prepartum inflammation Immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentration Passive transfer and calf health The panel explains how these factors can influence both the quality of colostrum and the long-term health and performance of newborn calves.Nutritional Interventions to Support Transition Cow Performance The experts review research evaluating choline and chromium supplementation as potential tools for supporting transition cow health and improving colostrum production. While published responses have been variable, these nutritional strategies continue to receive attention for their potential role in enhancing metabolic function and immune responses around calving. Precision Dairy Technologies for Managing At-Risk Cows (37:27 – 44:51) The conversation expands into   activity monitors and rumination tracking systems. These tools allow producers to identify at-risk cows earlier, monitor behavioral changes, and make more informed management decisions at the individual cow level. By detecting potential problems before clinical signs appear, precision technologies can help improve intervention timing and overall herd health outcomes. Key Transition Cow Management Takeaways The episode concludes with a reminder that, despite advances in dairy research and technology, strong management fundamentals remain the most effective way to support cow health and performance: Maximize dry matter intake Reduce stress and unnecessary regrouping Manage body condition score changes Prioritize cow comfort Provide adequate feeding and resting space Ultimately, while the biology of transition cows is complex, the panel emphasizes that the greatest improvements in health, productivity, and resilience often come from consistently executing proven management practices. Join the Real Science Exchange Please subscribe and share with your industry friends. Invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table. Please be sure to register for our upcoming Real Science Lecture Series webinars. Finally, if you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription. Then, email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address. As a result, we'll mail you a shirt.

Episode Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: The Audition Addiction Metric (00:00 – 02:08) Anne and Lau challenge the industry-standard phrase, "the audition is the job." Lau warns against letting auditioning become a static, addictive loop, explaining that many exclusive talent agencies provide detailed submission reports specifically so talent can weigh their output against their actual revenue. They suggest assessing and reassessing your audition volume quarterly to determine your true Return on Investment (ROI). Chapter 2: Shifting from Mass Auditions to SEO & Referral Engines (02:09 – 04:41) Anne pulls back the curtain on her own multi-faceted business structure as a full-time talent, coach, and demo producer. She reveals that she rarely auditions anymore except for her agents because her calendar simply doesn't allow it. By shifting her focus to non-broadcast corporate and medical narration genres, Anne built her business around direct marketing, strong web SEO, and top-tier demos. Instead of spending hours recording speculative files, she relies on organic search placement, high-converting email negotiations, and repeat client referrals to fill her pipeline. Chapter 3: Time Management & Taking Agency with Agents (04:42 – 07:14) Lau addresses the structural collapse of time management when a voice actor falls into a three-to-six-hour daily audition black hole. She urges talent to take control of their schedules by setting strict time limits and alarms. Lau shares a crucial insider agent secret: if an audition arrives that doesn't fit your current availability or artistic wheelhouse, it is perfectly okay to pass. You do not need to send an apologetic email; your agent has already moved on to other roster selections. Chapter 4: The Seasonal Strategy & Developing Rep Relationships (07:15 – 10:17) The hosts unpack how to leverage the natural seasonal shifts of the entertainment year. Lau suggests heavy audition tracking during high-volume periods like autumn, while using quieter summer months to overhaul websites, clean up databases, and update marketing assets. Anne notes that a secure, communicative relationship with your talent agent reduces the artificial pressure to book every cattle-call notice that hits your inbox. Chapter 5: The Wild West of Pay-to-Plays (10:18 – 13:25) Anne and Lau dissect the transactional reality of modern pay-to-play casting platforms. Anne warns that over-submitting on these open marketplaces can actually tank your algorithmic score on certain sites. They emphasize the necessity of prioritizing hand-picked agency notices over unvetted web auditions, asking talent a vital baseline question: "Would you rather submit 1,000 blind auditions or cultivate 10 high-paying, repeat clients?" Chapter 6: The 1:3 Production Limit & Mental Burnout (13:26 – 21:15) Anne introduces the technical logistics of audio production, sharing that after years of professional editing, her benchmark turnaround speed remains capped at a 1:3 ratio—meaning every single hour of raw recorded audio requires three hours of painstaking cleaning, editing, and mastering. She points out that the sheer physical and mental capacity consumed by constant recording leaves talent too exhausted to handle essential business items like invoicing or pipeline cultivation. This ongoing rejection loop quickly induces performance fatigue, leading to a sterile, uninspired delivery that casting directors filter out instantly. Chapter 7: The "Miyagi" 3-Read Cap & Corporate Safety Nets (21:16 – End) To maintain creative focus, Anne shares her golden rule: allow yourself a maximum of three recording takes per script, pick the best one, and move on. Lau delivers her strategic closing framework, reminding talent to step outside the daily operational weeds to look at the overall geography of their business. They conclude by encouraging voice actors to establish an intentional six-month business savings reserve, giving them the confidence and mental stability needed to deliver relaxed, booking-winning performances. Top 10 Boss Takeaways Calculate your true audition ROI: Submitting audio files all day without tracking your conversion metrics is counterproductive. Audit your calendar quarterly to ensure your booking ratio justifies the time spent in your booth. Auditioning is a task, not a business model: Sending out file after file won't magically build an independent brand. Do not use constant recording as an excuse to avoid hard business tasks like direct outbound marketing or pipeline building. Set a hard deadline on your recording blocks: Avoid letting submissions drift across your entire afternoon. Use a structural time-blocking system—such as dedicating 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM exclusively to agency notices—and step out of the booth once the buzzer sounds. Take absolute agency over the "pass": Your relationship with your talent agent is a two-way professional dynamic. If a casting notice is a poor demographic fit or arrives past your operating hours, decline the submission confidently without guilt. Leverage seasonal market cycles: Align your business goals with corporate seasons. Maximize your studio tracking during heavy autumn casting rushes, and reallocate quiet summer quarters to database development, website updates, and direct outreach. Beware the open platform loop: Pay-to-play sites often operate as unvetted, high-volume digital environments. Prioritize hand-picked, direct agency opportunities where your unique biological voiceprint is structurally valued. Respect the 1:3 editing standard: Remember that a single hour of raw voiceover audio demands up to three hours of post-production labor. Budget your energy wisely to protect your studio's operational capacity. Implement the 3-read maximum limit: Avoid over-analyzing and recording fifteen variations of the same paragraph. Limit yourself to three distinct takes, select the most honest file, delete the leftovers, and keep moving. Step out of the operational weeds: Step back regularly to evaluate the macro geography of your small business. Ensure you are actively managing larger items like business development and client retention, rather than getting lost in micro-mechanics. Anchor your creativity with a financial safety net: Maintain a distinct business savings account containing at least six months of baseline operational expenses. Financial security eliminates desperation, immediately freeing your voice up to sound relaxed and authentic.  

Travel can leave you feeling exhausted, bloated, stiff, and completely out of sync, but it doesn't have to. In this episode of SHE MD, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney are joined by nutrition expert Sarah Wragge and Pilates instructor Kadee Sweeney to share their favorite science-backed strategies for preventing jet lag and helping your body recover after a long flight.From what to eat (and what to avoid) before boarding to hydration, sleep, digestion, movement, and simple exercises you can do on the plane or after you land, this conversation is packed with practical tips you can use on your next trip. Whether you're traveling across the country or around the world, these expert recommendations can help you feel energized, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and get back to feeling like yourself faster.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsPure Encapsulations: Digestive Enzymes UltraSera: To learn more you can visit PreTRM.com (new line)Talk with your provider about whether the PreTRM Test might be right for you.Midi Health: Book your first virtual visit today at joinmidi.com.Talkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/shemd to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/shemd and get three months free when you run your first payroll. OLLY: You can find OLLY Precise Probiotics with skin, stress, or metabolism support at a Walmart near you.Figs: Right now, you can get 15% off your first order at wearfigs.com with code FigsRx.What You'll LearnWhy eating and drinking on airplanes can leave you feeling bloated, inflamed, and fatiguedHow hydration, protein, fiber, and nutrition choices can help prevent jet lagThe best foods to eat before and after a long flightHow movement, posture, and Pilates-inspired exercises can relieve travel-related back painWhy sitting for long periods can impact circulation and increase blood clot riskHow morning sunlight and movement can help reset your circadian rhythmSimple exercises and stretches you can do on a plane or when you arrive at your destinationTips for improving digestion, sleep, and recovery while travelingHow to build healthy travel habits that support your body before, during, and after your tripKey Timestamps00:00 The Jet Lag Episode Every Traveler Needs To Watch00:54 Meet The Experts, Sarah Wragge And Katie Sweeney01:36 Why What You Eat Before Your Flight Changes Everything02:53 The Number One Rule For Eating On A Plane05:46 What To Eat And Drink The Moment You Land07:04 How To Prevent Blood Clots On Long Flights08:22 The Best Supplements To Take When You Travel10:10 The Truth About Fiber Supplements Nobody Tells You12:00 Sarah Wragge's Top 3 Jet Lag Nutrition Tips19:29 Why Spinal Alignment Is Everything During Travel21:04 Why Stretching Your Low Back Can Actually Make It Worse25:34 Breathing Techniques That Reset Your Body Mid Flight28:18 The Simple Glute Exercise You Can Do In Your Seat29:53 The Exact Workout That Cured Jet Lag After Landing35:02 Vibration Plates Trampolines And Lymphatic Drainage38:55 The First Thing To Do When You Check Into Your Hotel40:00 This Will Change How You Travel ForeverKey TakeawaysStay hydrated before, during, and after your flight to reduce dehydration, fatigue, and digestive issues.Eat a balanced meal before flying and consider skipping airplane meals to help minimize bloating and discomfort.Prioritize protein, vegetables, and fiber to support stable energy levels and healthy digestion while traveling.Get up and move frequently during long flights to improve circulation, reduce stiffness, and lower the risk of blood clots.Maintain good posture and spinal alignment while sitting to help prevent back and hip pain.Reset your body after landing with morning sunlight, gentle movement, and mobility exercises to adjust to a new time zone.If you're taking hormone replacement therapy, discuss travel timing with your healthcare provider, as adjusting medication timing may help with sleep and recovery.Small, consistent habits before, during, and after travel can make a significant difference in how you feel when you arrive.Choose movement that restores your body, not just intense exercise, to reduce stress and support long-term wellness.Guest Bio: Sarah Wragge Sarah Wragge is a certified nutrition coach and wellness expert specializing in sustainable nutrition, metabolic health, and lifestyle habits that help women feel their best. Through her coaching programs, she helps clients build realistic, long-term strategies for healthy eating, blood sugar balance, and overall wellness without restrictive dieting. Sarah is passionate about making healthy living practical and approachable, empowering women to improve their energy, digestion, and confidence through simple daily habits.Guest Bio: Kadee SweeneyKadee Sweeney is a Pilates instructor, movement specialist, and founder of Kadee Fit. Known for her restorative approach to fitness, Kadee works with clients ranging from everyday women to high-profile celebrities, helping them build strength, improve posture, increase mobility, and move without pain. Her philosophy centers on aligning the body, supporting the nervous system, and creating workouts that leave people feeling stronger, healthier, and more energized. 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In this episode, we answer five questions from our listeners:(0:51) Permanent daylight savings time & your health — Why the push to lock in DST could wreck your circadian rhythm, sleep, and mornings (and why sleep experts are against it). (10:43) How much processed food is okay? — There's no magic number. Prioritize whole foods, but context matters: your health markers, budget, access, and whether the question is really about diet perfectionism.(13:24) Can't hold the bar for front squats? — Skip the crossover grip and don't avoid them. Build front rack mobility with light holds, work fingers under the bar gradually, or use towels/straps as a bridge.(17:13) Am I doing too much in my workouts? — Signs of overtraining: disrupted sleep, joint pain, feeling run down. (Spoiler: if you're asking, you probably are.) (19:36) How to grow stubborn calves — Calves respond to lots of time under tension and higher reps. Got a question for a future Q&A? Join our Facebook GroupCheck out our websiteReach out for a consultation to start strength training with us!

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