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On February 3, I taught a live webinar online- Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior.This is the audio-only version of that webinar!To watch the full video webinar and to download the accompanying resources, head to RobynGobbel.com/webinarIn this webinar, you'll learnthe three core tenets that underlie behavior changewhat behavior really ishow regulation, connection, and felt safety are related to behaviorhow the nervous system responds to stresswhy baffling behaviors are due to a sensitized stress response systemhow attachment or developmental trauma leads to baffling behaviorsWe have a few spots remaining in the professional, retreat style workshop Presence in Practice in Durango, CO March 5-7, 2026. Head to RobynGobbel.com/Durango for details and registration Check out RobynGobbel.com/Trainings for the professional trainings scheduled around the US in 2026. Get access to over 25+ free resources in our brand, new Free Resource Hub! RobynGobbel.com/FreeResourceHub :::The All-About-Me workbook will help your child grow their owl brain and develop ways to calm their watchdog and possum brain. 24 page, full-color, instant download at RobynGobbel.com/store :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagram Over on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down how the pressure to perform online is weakening messages, draining creativity, and eroding authority. She explains the difference between performing for attention and leading with conviction, and why content has shifted from expression to output for so many entrepreneurs and creators. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who feels visible but disconnected from their voice and ready to reclaim clarity, confidence, and leadership in their messaging. Topics Covered How visibility turned into performance The difference between performing and leading online Why chasing engagement dilutes your message Content as output versus content as expression How performance erodes authority and trust Why leadership content feels calmer and more grounded How to reclaim your voice and message Building visibility rooted in conviction, not pressure Key Takeaways Performance-driven content leads to burnout and confusion Leadership content is anchored in clarity and conviction Authority comes from consistency of perspective, not volume Slowing down sharpens your message The right audience connects through resonance, not performance Who This Episode Is For Entrepreneurs feeling drained by content creation Creators who feel disconnected from their message Professionals building thought leadership Business owners tired of chasing trends Anyone ready to shift from performance to leadership If you want support building visibility rooted in clarity and leadership, explore joining the Collective for ongoing proximity, strategy, and community. Follow Social Media Decoded for daily conversations on visibility, marketing, and message clarity. About the Host Michelle Thames is a marketing strategist, podcast host, speaker, and community builder with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and professionals build sustainable visibility and authority without burnout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Are you familiar with pathological demand avoidance? Do you need helpful strategies to raise a child with the challenging behaviors that characterize PDA? Listen in to this conversation with Dr. Cynthia Martin, a clinical psychologist, the former Senior Director of the Autism Center at the Child Mind Institute, and founder of CM Psychology in Manhattan, NY.In this episode, we discuss:What is Pathological Demand Avoidance?What makes PDA different from typical defiance or resistance?Is PDA considered an official diagnosis, or is it more of a way to describe a cluster of behaviors that we're seeing in some kids?What do we know about the underlying causes?How does PDA relate to other conditions like autism or ADHD? What are the overlaps with trauma, prenatal substance exposure??What are the types of behaviors parents or caregivers might see?How can a caregiver tell the difference between a child who can't comply and one who won't comply?Where do parents start when considering if their child has a PDA profile?What observations or examples should parents share to help a clinician understand their child's challenges?What kinds of strategies are effective for parenting a child with PDA traits?How can parents reframe their approach so that daily demands — like getting dressed, brushing teeth, or doing homework — don't turn into constant battles?What types of therapies or interventions tend to be most helpful? What do you say to caregivers who are feeling worn down and ineffective? Where do they start?How can a parent or caregiver set their child up for success even if they do have this PDA profile?What words of hope or encouragement would you offer to parents and caregivers just starting to investigate?Resources:Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Kids - Child Mind InstituteDemand Avoidance: Why Kids Refuse to Follow Directions - Psychology TodaySymptom Tests for Children: Is Your Child Showing Signs of Pathological Demand Avoidance? - ADDitude: ADHD Science & StrategiesUnstuck & On Target - Evidence-Based Curricula and Resources for Professionals and Families to Support Executive Functions.Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1953: Jeff Goins reveals a simple but powerful truth: the difference between amateurs and professionals often comes down to identity. When we stop aspiring and start being, by owning who we already are and doing the work, we unlock our potential and begin living with purpose and legacy. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/amateurs/ Quotes to ponder: "Terrified we'll fail to live up to our own expectations, we play it safe and abide by the rules." "Claim you already are what you want to be, and then start acting like it." "Become who you are. It happens once in a lifetime."

Do you look like you're doing "fine" on the outside, but feel exhausted, frustrated, or stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage on the inside? In today's episode of Conquer the Day, Brian and Lindsey sit down with client Jessica Lynch to unpack what it really takes to get off the self-sabotage rollercoaster and find steady, sustainable peace with your health and life. Jessica shares her raw journey of moving from extremes and perfectionism to calm, consistency, and self-trust, without giving up her identity or drive. You'll hear how... ✅ Learning to sit with discomfort ✅ Changing her internal dialogue ✅ Letting go of the "something is wrong with me" narrative ...Completely transformed her relationship with fitness, food, and herself.  This conversation is especially for the high-functioning woman who keeps asking, "Why can't I just do this?" Tune in for a powerful reminder that you don't need to fix yourself, you need to trust yourself, and everything changes from there. Highlights Why self-sabotage often isn't a discipline problem... but a lack of self-trust and safety with yourself. How living in extremes (all-in or all-out) creates the emotional and physical rollercoaster so many high performers feel stuck on. Learning to sit with discomfort without numbing, escaping, or swinging back to perfectionism. The mindset shifts that turned fitness from punishment into a stabilizing, life-giving habit. Why calm, consistency, and the "middle ground" are not boring... but the foundation for lasting confidence, peace, and results. RESOURCES + LINKS: Join our free Facebook Group, Energy Secrets for Business Owners and Professionals, for more content, live coaching, and a kick ass community HERE: https://fitnessproject.kartra.com/page/energysecrets  WANT TO BUILD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORKOUT FOR 6+ HOURS / WEEK AND BE ON A TEDIOUS DIET? i.e. Want fitness to fit into your life rather than having to become your life? -- Apply Now to Learn More About How We Can Support You In Your Journey: https://thefitnessproject.us/application/ Check out our client transformations: https://thefitnessproject.us/client-transformations/ Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast Connect with Lindsey Pickowicz Instagram | @lindseypickowicz Facebook | @lindseykatepickowicz

Register for the F R E E Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior webinar on February 3. Choose from 10am eastern, 8pm eastern, or just watch the recording.Register Here ---> RobynGobbel.com/webinar I would love to have you join me this March in Durango, CO for a 3-day, retreat style workshop: Presence in Practice: An experiential workshop into the neurobiology of how change happens.All details and registration ------> https://RobynGobbel.com/DurangoRegister by January 31 for $25 off! :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagram Over on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Technology was meant to make life easier, yet many professionals feel mentally exhausted, distracted, and permanently on-call. Productivity hacks and screen-time limits often fail because they do not address the deeper issue of how technology reshapes identity, attention, and human connection.In this episode of Give A Heck, Dwight Heck sits down with digital wellbeing expert Colin Corby to explore what a real digital detox looks like. Not extreme unplugging, but intentional, sustainable practices that restore focus, protect mental health, and strengthen relationships in a technology-driven world.This conversation examines digital overload, burnout, AI, communication decline, presence, and intentional living, offering practical insight for professionals who want technology to support life rather than quietly control it.

In this feature episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames introduces her philosophy shift around visibility, marketing, and sustainable growth. She explains why doing less, not more, is the new power move and how entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives can stay visible without burning out. This episode reframes daily content, consistency, and promotion and shows why clarity, curation, and strategic visibility matter more than hustle. Topics Covered Why hustle-based visibility leads to burnout The difference between daily content and daily promotion Why clarity beats consistency in modern marketing How CEOs and leaders curate visibility instead of chasing it What strategic visibility actually looks like in 2026 How to build trust without being constantly online Creating content with intention instead of pressure Key Takeaways Visibility does not require constant performance Posting more does not equal promoting better Clarity allows content to work harder for you Curated visibility builds authority and ease Sustainable marketing starts with strategy, not volume Who This Episode Is For Entrepreneurs who feel exhausted by content demands Professionals building thought leadership Creatives who want visibility without burnout Business owners shifting from hustle to strategy Leaders who want long-term authority and impact Call to Action If this episode helped you rethink visibility, follow Social Media Decoded for daily conversations on marketing, clarity, and community-led growth. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can use Buy Me a Coffee to help keep these conversations going. About the Host Michelle Thames is a marketing strategist, podcast host, speaker, and community builder with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, visibility strategy, and brand growth. She helps entrepreneurs and professionals build sustainable visibility ecosystems that convert without burnout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Impact on Visibility: Studies show that 63% of individuals trust CEOs who actively participate in public discussions, while only 50% express trust in those who remain silent. The Communication Gap: Although 98% of CEOs acknowledge the importance of sustainability within their role, just 50% feel confident discussing their sustainability progress publicly. According to a 2024 Gartner survey of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Senior Business Executives, 69% of respondents consider sustainability a key contributor to business growth. Jamie Maglietta brings extensive experience from her decades working behind the camera at major networks including CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and BET. Her expertise encompasses editorial decision-making, show development, and talent selection, providing a comprehensive understanding of how visibility is achieved in competitive markets. Ms. Maglietta assists clients in establishing or enhancing their media presence to drive book sales, grow audiences, and attract press coverage. With over twenty years as a television news producer and media executive for prominent outlets such as CNN and FOX News, Jamie now serves as a media readiness strategist and executive producer. She supports experts, authors, and professionals in positioning themselves for increased visibility and opportunity in today's evolving media landscape, where social platforms serve as informal auditions. Her background includes leadership in newsroom management, talent development, editorial strategy, and content production. Drawing upon a gatekeeper's perspective, she educates clients on how producers, bookers, and editors assess credibility, communication skills, and on-camera presence. Through her company, (ON CAM) Ready Media, Jamie offers executive producing, media strategy, and content production services tailored for YouTube, podcasts, and social channels—helping professionals stand out, communicate effectively, and earn recognition from audiences and media outlets. She also hosts "Unknown to Known" and "Think Like a Producer," analyzing methods used by journalists, creators, and media professionals to build authority, foster trust, and elevate their profiles, and areas of expertise. For more information: https://www.oncamready.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode originally aired in 2020. It's a very popular episode that deserved being updated because so many folks are still listening!***Lying is probably the behavior parents seek support with the most.  It's confusing.  It's triggering.  It's exhausting. We can use our x-ray vision goggles to get underneath the lying so we can respond in ways that actually sets the boundary and increases the possibility of helping our children developing more socially and relationally appropriate behaviors. Would you rather about Lying as a Trauma Driven Behavior? Check out my blog! https://robyngobbel.com/lying/Additional Resources:Lying as a Trauma Driven Behavior Infographic Free Resource Hub: RobynGobbel.com/FreeResourceHubEp 222: Lying, Stealing, Regression and Baby TalkRegister for the F R E E Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior webinar on February 3. Choose from 10am eastern, 8pm eastern, or just watch the recording.Register Here ---> RobynGobbel.com/webinar I would love to have you join me this March in Durango, CO for a 3-day, retreat style workshop: Presence in Practice: An experiential workshop into the neurobiology of how change happens.All details and registration ------> https://RobynGobbel.com/DurangoRegister by January 31 for $25 off! :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagram Over on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Do you ever start a new year or goal feeling motivated and clear, only to find yourself burned out or back at square one a few weeks later? In this episode, we break down the 3 patterns that separate leaders who sustain results from those who keep starting over. You'll learn: ✅ Why your health struggles aren't a discipline problem, but a self-leadership gap ✅ Why goals don't stick for high performers ✅ How focusing only on results or "winging it" keeps you stuck ✅ What leaders who thrive long-term do differently This episode will hekp you create a clear blueprint for an extraordinary year of health, energy, and growth... without burnout. Tune in and learn how to lead yourself first so you can finally make results stick. Highlights The 3 hidden patterns that cause high-performing leaders to burn out or keep starting over with their health goals. Why discipline and consistency aren't the real problem—and how self-leadership is the missing skill. The difference between outcome-focused, process-focused, and identity-based change (and why identity is the key to results that stick). How "winging it" creates decision fatigue—and why leaders who sustain results rely on structure and systems instead of motivation. How to build a clear, identity-driven blueprint for an extraordinary year of health, energy, and growth without burnout. RESOURCES + LINKS: Join our free Facebook Group, Energy Secrets for Business Owners and Professionals, for more content, live coaching, and a kick ass community HERE: https://fitnessproject.kartra.com/page/energysecrets  WANT TO BUILD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORKOUT FOR 6+ HOURS / WEEK AND BE ON A TEDIOUS DIET? i.e. Want fitness to fit into your life rather than having to become your life? -- Apply Now to Learn More About How We Can Support You In Your Journey: https://thefitnessproject.us/application/ Check out our client transformations: https://thefitnessproject.us/client-transformations/ Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast Connect with Lindsey Pickowicz Instagram | @lindseypickowicz Facebook | @lindseykatepickowicz

Maybe you have a "great job" where you've been extremely successful. But does any of that matter if you dread going to work? Nope, you're not ungrateful if you feel this way. When your career no longer aligns with your life, it's often because your identity has become too tightly wound around your job title, creating what feels like an inescapable trap. Learn how Karen stepped away from her all-encompassing job as a Dean and redesigned her career and life to find true fulfillment (and how you can do the same!)   What you'll learn How successful people often struggle most with career change because their entire identity becomes tied to their role How to use life design principles to make work serve your life instead of consuming it How to use the Ideal Career Profile to separate who you are from what you do for work   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

In this episode, Dr. John R. Mehall returns to the show for a discussion with host Dan Karnuta about the evolving economics of physician practice and how different organizational models — hospital employment, independent groups and private equity partnerships — shape autonomy, productivity and long-term sustainability. Drawing on his experience as a former cardiac surgeon and now healthcare executive and entrepreneur, Mehall explains why hospitals increasingly struggle to sustain physician employment, how subsidy-driven compensation models can create internal competition, and what it really takes for physicians to successfully transition back to independence through ancillaries, capital investment and operational support. Kaiser is director of the MS/MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management for Professionals at UT Dallas' Naveen Jindal School of Management. Previous episodes with Dr. John Mehall: Episode 118: Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians Episode 43: Filling Medical Staffing Gaps

In this episode, I explore food rituals in eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful. Do check out Food Freedom - my app if you'd like some support. Take me to the app! Buy me a coffee! New mini course - if you love fitness and struggle with food relationship. Only £22 for 90 minutes of inspiration and tips, plus a workbook. The Fitness Lover's Guide to Food Freedom (creating your happiest and healthiest relationship with food). I initially created this for my local gym and decided that more of you might like to access the resources. Do sign up! To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website My new APP! Freedom with Food Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues.      

Most people assume professional athletes are financially set for life, but the reality is that many go broke within just a few years of peak income. The same pattern plays out with doctors, executives, lawyers, and entrepreneurs — just on a slower timeline. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, former X Games gold medalist and real estate investor Dan Brisse explains why high income does not equal wealth and how lifestyle inflation, fragile cash flow, and poor asset decisions quietly destroy financial security. He shares the difference between earning money and building durable wealth, and why converting income into cash-flowing assets is the real separator. Dan also explains why disciplined multifamily real estate investing provides predictable income, inflation protection, and long-term stability. If you're a high earner looking to turn today's success into lasting financial freedom, this episode offers a clear framework to do it right. Learn more about Granite Towers Equity Group: www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact-us

Content note: This episode discusses trauma, parenting stress, and nervous system overwhelm. There are no graphic details, but please take care while listening.Parenting a child with a vulnerable nervous system can stir up your own trauma in ways that feel surprising, intense, and deeply unsettling. In this episode, we slow everything down and make sense of why this kind of parenting can feel so much harder when you have your own trauma history.In this episode, you'll learn:Why parenting a dysregulated child uniquely activates trauma for caregiversHow attachment, memory networks, and a narrowed window of tolerance collide in everyday parenting momentsWhy understanding your nervous system is just as important as understanding your child'sResources mentioned in this podcast:Resources included in the blog summary go hereRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/whenparentingtriggersyourtraumaRegister for the F R E E Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior webinar on February 3. Choose from 10am eastern, 8pm eastern, or just watch the recording.Register Here ---> RobynGobbel.com/webinar I would love to have you join me this March in Durango, CO for a 3-day, retreat style workshop: Presence in Practice: An experiential workshop into the neurobiology of how change happens.All details and registration ------> https://RobynGobbel.com/DurangoRegister by January 31 for $25 off! :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagram Over on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Stuck in a “successful” career that looks great on paper but feels soul-sucking? It might be time to reverse-engineer work you actually love.If you're a high achiever who's quietly miserable, this episode shows how to move from fear and obligation to clarity and momentum, without blowing up your finances or identity.Learn practical exercises to pinpoint fit fast: design your perfect workday, run a time vs. enjoyment audit, and write your “internal résumé” to surface real strengths.Replace anxiety with a plan: shift from 20% happy to 80% through calculated, incremental moves (not impulsive leaps), guided by the Three C's:community, contribution, and challenge.Navigate the messy middle: handle reputational noise, manage ego with a beginner's mindset, and translate transferable skills so opportunities find you.Hit play to learn the exact steps and scripts to start feeling more fulfilled at work, starting today.˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"It's gonna be okay. You got this!"˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Rachel's website: https://madeformorecoach.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Guard the Work: The Unspoken Rules of Legacy LeadershipGuest: Dr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray, Founder of Golden Ray PublishingHost: Julie RigaOverviewIn this powerful episode, host Julie Riga sits down with Dr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray, a veteran ghostwriter, publisher, and media strategist who transforms lived experience into legacy. Lisa shares her expertise in authentic leadership, personal brand protection, and the responsibility of stepping into the spotlight with integrity. From her work with Navy SEALs to her role as media director for TEDx Maisner Park, Lisa reveals the strategic frameworks that separate professionals from amateurs in publishing and personal branding.Guard the Work: The Unspoken Rules of Legacy LeadershipAbout This EpisodeJulie welcomes Dr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray, a purpose-driven publisher and legacy strategist who helps leaders turn their stories into protected, powerful assets. Lisa is the founder of Golden Ray Publishing and works extensively in the Special Forces and military legacy space. Her work is represented in national SEAL museums, and she serves as media director for TEDx Maisner Park.Guest BackgroundDr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray is a 20-year veteran ghostwriter and founder of Golden Ray Publishing. With 11 books releasing before June, Lisa specializes in military legacy work, having authored SEAL Team 1: Moy Bell and The Painted Frog (releasing August 2026).Fun Fact: Lisa is from Newport, Rhode Island, and her favorite food is a lobster roll, preferably enjoyed in the summer in her hometown.The Three Ingredients for Author SuccessIntegrity: Handle legacy stories with care and truth. Build trust with those whose stories you share.Truth: Tell stories from first-person perspective. Maintain accuracy and authenticity.Vulnerability: Allow authentic connection through honest storytelling. Create emotional resonance that outlives the spotlight.Memorable Quotes"Clarity beats charisma every time.""The red dot is not about performance, it's about responsibility.""Structure doesn't stifle creativity, it protects it.""Guard the work, and the work will guard you.""Success is when your reputation speaks before you even enter the room."Key Insights for LeadersThe Publishing Truth: Books are the most successful piece of marketing when handled correctly. Your book should serve as your lead generator and establish you as an expert, but only if protected and positioned strategically.The Legacy Principle: You're three generations away from everyone forgetting your name. Written legacy from your first-person perspective ensures your story lives beyond the spotlight.Protection Before Promotion: Don't rush to market before your brand is ready. Protect your work through copyright and trademarks. Work with professionals to shape your message with integrity.Rapid Fire InsightsSuccess in one sentence: "Success is when your reputation speaks before you even enter the room."Biggest mistake new authors make: "They rush to publish before they've protected their story or clarified the message."What separates pros from amateurs? "Professionals build systems, amateurs rely on talent and hope."Best advice ever received: "Guard the work, and the work will guard you."One non-negotiable in publishing: "Integrity, because once it's compromised, the book fails before it's even read."Connect with Dr. (h.c.) Lisa RayWebsite: www.goldenraybooks.com Free Zoom Consultation: Available via green button at bottom of websiteKey TakeawaysProtect Before You Promote: Structure and boundaries protect your creativity and messageClarity Over Charisma: Your message must be clean, honest, and grounded in experienceLegacy Is Intentional: Success is building stories that outlive the spotlightTrust Is Everything: In publishing and leadership, integrity is non-negotiableSubscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts.#Leadership #Legacy #Publishing #AuthenticGrowth #PurposeDriven

We start with a snow-bright morning and end with a sharper lens. We sit down with advocate and system analyst Valerie Frost to explore how systems built to protect families can become tools of coercive control—and how to change that trajectory with better listening, precise language, and survivor-centered practice. Valerie traces the everyday realities of child welfare, family court, schools, and law enforcement, showing where checklists fail, how jargon shuts doors, and why knowledge inequity forces survivors to learn a foreign language just to get help.We dig into visible versus invisible harm and why non-physical abuse or coercive control often gets dismissed or misread, leaving anxiety and hypervigilance weaponized against the survivor. From “customer service” logic for public systems to the risks of records, we examine how police calls and protection orders can be turned against survivors, and how both over-engagement with systems and system hesitancy get blamed. The conversation moves from critique to action: validating protective parenting, centering context over compliance, and anchoring assessments in the perpetrator's pattern rather than the survivor's reactions.Valerie shares practical tools—build a dated log, control your narrative with consistent documentation, protect your basics like sleep and hydration—and argues for policy shifts that mandate recognition of coercive control, limit unnecessary information sharing, and reward restraint over surveillance. We also talk about showing up whole: professionals who are survivors, survivors who lead, and creating rooms where the end user defines engagement. The takeaway is simple and demanding: Systems don't need more policies as much as they need better listening; survivors have already mapped where harm happens.If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share it with a colleague or friend, and leave a review so more people can find survivor-centered guidance that actually helps.Send us a text Now available! Mapping the Perpetrator's Pattern: A Practitioner's Tool for Improving Assessment, Intervention, and Outcomes The web-based Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Tool is a virtual practice tool for improving assessment, intervention, and outcomes through a perpetrator pattern-based approach. The tool allows practitioners to apply the Model's critical concepts and principles to their current case load in realCheck out David Mandel's new book Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to Transform the Way We Keep Children Safe from Domestic Violence.Visit the Safe & Together Institute website.Start taking Safe & Together Institute courses. Check out Safe & Together Institute upcoming events.

In this episode, Sarah talks about how AI is reshaping the UX landscape and why three key skills are more important than ever for professionals looking to stand out in the evolving job market.Despite the rise of AI tools, it's not about being replaced—it's about evolving your mindset and skills to stay relevant. In this episode, Sarah explains why UX professionals need to stop thinking like "doers" and start thinking like "drivers." You'll also hear why the critical skills of speed, quality thinking, and impact are necessary to stay valuable in your career.This episode is for anyone feeling uncertain about how AI fits into your skillset or wondering how to stay relevant in an AI-powered UX job market.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why shifting from being a “doer” to a “driver” is essential for staying valuable in UX✔️ The 3 most important skills for UX professionals in the age of AI: speed, quality thinking, and impact✔️ How to leverage speed without sacrificing quality in your UX work✔️ Why quality thinking (and not relying on AI) is crucial to uncovering nuances and insights✔️ How to make sure your work has true impact—going beyond just delivering information✔️ The danger of de-skilling and how to stay sharp while using AI as a toolTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: The Future of UX Jobs in the Age of AI00:39 Meet Sarah Doody: Your UX Career Guide01:19 The Value of Strategic Thinking Over Task Execution02:05 Three Critical Skills for UX Professionals05:39 Skill 1: Speed with Strategy09:42 Skill 2: Quality Thinking14:52 Skill 3: Impact and Influence19:44 The Risk of De-Skilling in the Age of AI24:50 Conclusion: Be a Driver, Not a Doer25:54 Call to Action: Support the Podcast

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!What if the clarity you've been searching for won't come from working harder or pushing through the fog?In episode 280 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST, I talk about finding career clarity when everything feels uncertain. Whether you're feeling stuck, wondering if there's something more fulfilling out there, or trying to figure out your next move, this conversation is for you.I'm sharing why thoughtful self reflection matters more than rushing into action, and introducing my free workbook "Prepare for the Year Ahead" to help you gain the clarity and career confidence you need.Key TakeawaysClarity doesn't come from rushing - When navigating career change, the instinct is to move faster. But like driving in fog, adding speed without visibility creates problems. Creating space for clear thinking moves you forward.Reflection reveals your resilience - Looking back isn't about dwelling on the past. It's understanding the map you've created through your experiences, recognising your growth, and making informed decisions about sustainable paths forward.There's no "right time" for career reflection - Clarity doesn't follow a calendar. Whether facing redundancy, organisational change, mid-year scattered energy, or dissatisfaction, reflection responds to your attention whenever you give it.Reflection is an act of self-respect - Taking time to review your energy, decisions, work, and values isn't wasted time. It's choosing to lead your career rather than react to it.ResourcesDownload the free workbook: Prepare for the Year Ahead - Gain structure and freedom to reflect on your career anytime. Notice patterns, reconnect with priorities, and gain clarity to move forward with confidence.Career coaching support: Ready for personalised guidance? Book a complimentary exploratory chat. Whether you're job seeking, considering career change, or building career confidence, I work with professionals in Sydney and across Australia ready to create meaningful change. The link to book is at www.janejacksoncoach.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: Jane Career Coach on YouTube for career clarity insights, coaching tips, and practical strategies.Next StepsSubscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode with practical career advice.Download the "Prepare for the Year Ahead" workbook at www.janejacksoncoach.com and take that first step towards the clarity you deserve.Jane Jackson is a career coach based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in helping mid-career professionals navigate career change and build lasting career confidence..Welcome to Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson where I help mid career professionals overcome self doubt and gain career clarity and the confidence to create the life and career they desire. Book a Zoom chat with me at janejacksoncoach.com - I'd love to meet you and discover what's happening in your career! Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

This week on "People in Transition", I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Spekman, a career strategist, therapist, and founder of Made for More Coach. Rachel brings a rare and powerful blend of experience—having spent years in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit work before navigating multiple career transitions of her own into mental health and career strategy. You can learn more about Rachel and her work on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspekman.Rachel helps high-performing professionals who feel stuck in high-paid but soul-sucking roles reconnect with their values, strengths, and sense of purpose—without ignoring the realities of money, market demand, and impact. As a trained therapist who deeply understands corporate pressure, burnout, and identity loss during transitions, she fills a critical gap between traditional career coaching and emotional well-being.In our conversation, Rachel and I explored what really shows up during a job or career transition—mentally, emotionally, and physically—and how job seekers can move from being passive candidates to confident experts. This episode is packed with practical insights, mindset shifts, and strategies for anyone navigating change, questioning their next move, or trying to align impact, income, and fulfillment.Some of the Topics We Discussed in This Episode Somatic symptoms job seekers experience and how to recognize and cope with the physical signals of career stress and misalignment Using your feelings toward community, contribution, and problem-solving as guidance in your job search Impact vs. income: understanding what you can do, what the market needs, and where tension naturally shows up Positioning yourself as the expert, not a passive candidate waiting to be chosen The role of confidence in your job search and practical ways to build and display it What an internal resume audit is and how it improves both job search results and long-term job satisfactionAlso, go to her website, where there is a free training to support your job search - https://www.rachelspekman.com/Send us a text

Today, I talk about 5 uncomfortable truths in eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful.   Do check out Food Freedom - my app if you'd like some support. Take me to the app! Buy me a coffee! New mini course - if you love fitness and struggle with food relationship. Only £22 for 90 minutes of inspiration and tips, plus a workbook. The Fitness Lover's Guide to Food Freedom (creating your happiest and healthiest relationship with food). I initially created this for my local gym and decided that more of you might like to access the resources. Do sign up! To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website My new APP! Freedom with Food Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues.  

Enterprise SEO teams are spending millions tracking AI visibility without proven ROI. Eli Schwartz, growth advisor who's driven millions in organic revenue for Tinder, Coinbase, and LinkedIn, reveals why visibility dashboards measure vanity metrics instead of business impact. He outlines his first-click attribution framework that positioned SEO as responsible for $200M in revenue, explains why brand-inclusive reporting builds executive confidence over non-brand keyword obsession, and shares his holistic marketing integration strategy that treats SEO as awareness driver rather than isolated traffic channel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Brian "Biscuit" Alston, Artie Garcia, and Todd Wilson from Arizona Public Service for a raw conversation about what really changes when the work stops being just about you and starts being about everyone else.We talk about the moment responsibility shifts, how trust is earned from crews who used to be your peers, and why brotherhood still matters in a trade that demands both accountability and care for the people beside you. This isn't about titles it's about ownership, respect, and carrying the trade forward the right way.The conversation covers mentorship, culture, hard decisions, mistakes, and the unseen weight that comes with being responsible for people, production, and safety. Whether you're still on the tools or stepping into more responsibility, this episode speaks directly to that transition every tradesperson eventually faces.

In this engaging episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst welcomes back Bryan Lapidus, Director of FP&A Practice at the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), to explore how finance professionals can better prepare for the evolving demands of the industry. They discuss how AFP supports the finance community, the role of technology in shaping FP&A, and why soft skills are critical in today's collaborative environment.Bryan Lapidus is the Director of FP&A Practice at AFP, where he serves as a subject matter expert on financial planning and analysis. With more than 20 years in FP&A and treasury at organizations like American Express and Fannie Mae, Bryan brings deep knowledge of corporate finance. At AFP, he develops thought leadership, leads advisory councils, and curates content that helps professionals thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.Expect to Learn:The two core competencies every great FP&A professional must masterWhy “getting out from behind the screen” matters for business insightHow AFP curates learning and networking experiences for finance professionalsWhat to expect from AFP's FP&A Forum and Annual ConferenceHow to avoid low-value work and focus on driving business impactThis episode highlights the evolving role of FP&A, emphasizing the need for both strong technical skills and human-centered business insight. Bryan Lapidus reminds us that tools like AI are valuable, but true impact comes from understanding the business and adding strategic value. Continuous learning and community are key to thriving in today's finance landscape.Campfire: AI-First ERP:Campfire is the AI-first ERP that powers next-gen finance and accounting teams. With integrated solutions for the general ledger, revenue automation, close management, and more, all in one unified platform.Explore Campfire today: https://campfire.ai/?utm_source=fpaguy_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=100225_fpaguyFollow Bryan:LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/bryan-lapidus-fpacCompany - https://www.linkedin.com/company/association-for-financial-professionals/Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, and answer a few questions and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[03:33] – What Is AFP?[05:38] – What Makes Great FP&A?[13:34] – Inside the AFP Conference[18:13] – How AFP Chooses Conference Tracks[23:12] – AFP FP&A Forum Highlights[27:30] – How Soft Skills Shape Career...

Aaron Walton talks about the value non-traditional professionals bring to the cybersecurity space, and why security leaders should consider workers with unconventional backgrounds when hiring.

Small talk in English can feel awkward, stressful, and unnecessary — especially at work.In this 10–12 minute episode of English Makes No Sense, you'll learn how to make small talk in English naturally and confidently, without sounding fake or forcing conversation.This episode is perfect for:• Adult ESL learners• Professionals using English at work• Intermediate English learners (B1–B2)• Anyone who freezes during casual conversations• Why small talk matters in American English• Easy ways to start small talk• Simple strategies to keep conversations going• Polite, professional ways to end small talk• Real phrases native speakers actually useNo complicated grammar.No awkward role-plays.Just practical English you can use immediately.Remember:English makes no sense — but you're doing great.You'll learn:• Why small talk matters in American English• Easy ways to start small talk• Simple strategies to keep conversations going• Polite, professional ways to end small talk• Real phrases native speakers actually useNo complicated grammar.No awkward role-plays.Just practical English you can use immediately.Remember:English makes no sense — but you're doing great.#EnglishMakesNoSense#LearnEnglish#ESL#WorkplaceEnglish#EnglishConfidence#EnglishPodcast

Do you keep "restarting" your fitness... only to fall off again a few weeks later? If you're a high performer who knows what it feels like to be in shape but can't seem to regain consistency, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Brian breaks down the real reason discipline, motivation, and extreme plans keep failing, and why restarting from who you used to be is sabotaging your progress. You'll learn how ego-driven expectations create the high-performer doom loop and what it actually takes to rebuild momentum from your current reality. We introduce a simple, sustainable framework to help you meet yourself where you are and build consistency that survives real life. Tune in to reset your approach, regain confidence, and start building fitness habits that truly last. Highlights Why high performers keep falling into the "restart and quit" cycle despite strong discipline and motivation The hidden role ego and outdated identity play in sabotaging fitness consistency How the High Performer Doom Loop is created, and the exact moment where most people go wrong A simple, sustainable framework for rebuilding momentum by meeting yourself where you are How to create consistency systems that survive stress, busy schedules, and real life instead of relying on extremes RESOURCES + LINKS: Join our free Facebook Group, Energy Secrets for Business Owners and Professionals, for more content, live coaching, and a kick ass community HERE: https://fitnessproject.kartra.com/page/energysecrets  WANT TO BUILD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORKOUT FOR 6+ HOURS / WEEK AND BE ON A TEDIOUS DIET? i.e. Want fitness to fit into your life rather than having to become your life? -- Apply Now to Learn More About How We Can Support You In Your Journey: https://thefitnessproject.us/application/ Check out our client transformations: https://thefitnessproject.us/client-transformations/ Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast Connect with Lindsey Pickowicz Instagram | @lindseypickowicz Facebook | @lindseykatepickowicz

Matthew Cypher, director of Georgetown University's Steers Center for Global Real Assets, discusses the 10-month master's program combining real estate, infrastructure, global finance and sustainability designed to prepare young professionals to lead a rapidly evolving investment market. What's more, executive chairman and program founder Bob Steers, co-founder of Cohen & Steers, recently donated $10 million to fund full-tuition scholarships. (01/2026)

Matthew Cypher, director of Georgetown University's Steers Center for Global Real Assets, discusses the 10-month master's program combining real estate, infrastructure, global finance and sustainability designed to prepare young professionals to lead a rapidly evolving investment market. What's more, executive chairman and program founder Bob Steers, co-founder of Cohen & Steers, recently donated $10 million to fund full-tuition scholarships. (01/2026)

Matthew Cypher, director of Georgetown University's Steers Center for Global Real Assets, discusses the 10-month master's program combining real estate, infrastructure, global finance and sustainability designed to prepare young professionals to lead a rapidly evolving investment market. What's more, executive chairman and program founder Bob Steers, co-founder of Cohen & Steers, recently donated $10 million to fund full-tuition scholarships. (01/2026)

Hear fresh perspectives and inspiring journeys as Shannon Wallace chats with Juan Penafiel and Chin Ho Lau, spotlighting the next generation of leaders in the field at the Early Career Professionals Session. Recorded at ICS-EUS 2025 Abu Dhabi. Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971. Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions. Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

A personal episode from me. I talk about my recovery journey and how I trained as a therapist in eating disorders. I hope that you find it helpful. Do check out Food Freedom - my app if you'd like some support. Take me to the app! Buy me a coffee! New mini course - if you love fitness and struggle with food relationship. Only £22 for 90 minutes of inspiration and tips, plus a workbook. The Fitness Lover's Guide to Food Freedom (creating your happiest and healthiest relationship with food). I initially created this for my local gym and decided that more of you might like to access the resources. Do sign up! To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website My new APP! Freedom with Food Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues.  

This episode of Transmission Interrupted dives deep into the fascinating world of seasonal special pathogens, exploring the reasons why certain infectious diseases emerge and surge at specific times of year. Host Jill Morgan is joined by Dr. Susan McLellan and Dr. Lindsay Busch, two experts in infectious diseases and biocontainment, for a captivating discussion on Nipah virus and Lassa fever. From emergency rooms filled during flu season to the quirky, unexpected ways that bats and rodents drive outbreaks in far-off regions, our guests break down what makes these pathogens so unique. Learn how cultural practices, environmental changes, and climate can influence the risk of transmission, and why understanding "One Health" and anthropology is vital for outbreak control. Perfect for clinicians, public health enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how diseases move through populations, this episode offers practical insight into recognizing risk factors, travel histories, and how global disease surveillance impacts communities everywhere. Packed with real-world stories, unexpected facts, and expert advice for spotting and responding to these high-consequence infections, this episode is not to be missed. Subscribe to Transmission Interrupted for more episodes and resources: netec.org/podcast Questions or ideas for future shows? Email us at info@netec.org. Guests Lindsay Busch, MD Assistant Professor, Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Associate Medical Director, Emory University Serious Communicable Diseases Unit Critical Care Liaison, Emory Serious Communicable Diseases Program Susan McLellan MD, MPH Director, Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness, and Education (SPECTRE) University of Texas Medical Branch Host Jill Morgan, RN Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Resources Lassa Fever resources at NETECNipah resources at NETECTransmission Interrupted PodcastNETEC YouTubeSign up for NETEC's Email Newsletter About NETEC A Partnership for Preparedness The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources. Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents...

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of severe trauma, abuse (including sexual abuse), dissociation, and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening and pause if needed.In today's episode, Robyn is joined by therapist, author, and adoptive parent Sally Maslansky to explore dissociative identity disorder through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, and compassion. Together, they unpack how even the most confusing and baffling behaviors- ours and our children's - can be understood as brilliant adaptations rooted in survival.In this episode, you'll hear about:Why dissociative identity disorder can be understood as a brilliant adaptation to overwhelming early traumaHow making sense of our own histories (especially implicit memory and attachment wounds) changes the way we parent and repair ruptures with our kids.What it looks like, in real life, to heal through connection, compassion, and feeling truly felt- and how these experiences invite our attachment systems to move toward securityResources Mentioned on the PodcastA Brilliant Adaptation by Sally MaslanskyVirtual event with Sally Maslansky hosted by GAINS on January 21Sally Maslansky, LMFT with Daniel J. Siegel, MD- UCLA Friends of Semel Institute on March 11Psychotherapy Networker Symposium- Live in Washington D.C. & Online March 19-21Read the full transcript at: https://RobynGobbel.com/brilliantadaptations:::Register for the F R E E Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior webinar on February 3. Choose from 10am eastern, 8pm eastern, or just watch the recording.Register Here ---> RobynGobbel.com/webinar I would love to have you join me this March in Durango, CO for a 3-day, retreat style workshop: Presence in Practice: An experiential workshop into the neurobiology of how change happens.All details and registration ------> https://RobynGobbel.com/DurangoRegister by January 31 for $25 off! :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagram Over on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

“Don't forget about the good. Don't forget that there are stories of people doing things that work out there.” — Christine Jeske Anthropologist and professor Christine Jeske joins us on the podcast to discuss ways to persevere in the long pursuit of racial justice. What does it look like to persevere in the long, hard work of pursuing racial justice? Author and anthropologist Christine Jeske joins us on the podcast to discuss her recent book Racial Justice for the Long Haul: How White Christian Advocates Persevere (and Why). Christine explores the habits and mindsets that undergird the tenacity of those who persist in justice work, even in the face of discouragement and failure. Christine uses her anthropological lens to examine and categorize the practices of dozens of people who continue in their justice efforts despite all the inherent challenges. In addition — I'm pleased to tell you that InterVarsity Press is offering a discount on Racial Justice for the Long Haul for listeners of this podcast. Just use the code IVPWSAP25 for 25% off and free shipping when you purchase the book at ivpress.com. You can find a link to the book and the discount code in the show notes. And if you listen to the end of the credits you'll hear an excerpt from our conversation where Christine offers her thoughts on working with her daughter on a project related to this book. So jump right in! We're so glad you're here. — Ann Boyd For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women Scholars and Professionals, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wsap. Thank you for listening!

Tom Schwab - Interview Valet On Standing Out: "What's amazing now is AI is indexing all of these. So if you just say, I'm a coach, it's saying, well, do I recommend James or the other million people that identify as a coach?." Podcasts are everywhere these days.  They are the current neato thing to be a guest on, a host of and a listener to. But how do you become a guest on podcasts?  Should you be a podcast guest?  What podcast has the best audience?  What do you do after you have been a guest? Tom Schwab is the founder of Interview Valet, a white glove podcast guest placement service.  Tom explains the ins and outs of podcasts and the value that being on the right podcast can bring to you and your business. Listen as Tom explains the value of podcasts and how to grow your brand by being a guest on them Enjoy! Visit Tom at: https://interviewvalet.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interview_valet/   Podcast Overview: 00:00 Podcast Evolution and Accessibility 07:33 Building Relationships in Marketplace Growth 11:28 "Specificity in Digital Marketing Strategy" 20:37 "Accountability for Server Content" 26:20 "Curiosity and Caution in Interviews" 27:43 "Podcasting Tips for Professionals" 36:49 "Feedback That Changed Everything" 43:06 "Maximizing Engagement Through Feedback" 45:37 "Podcast Guesting Gone Wrong" 53:53 "Scaling Through Systems and Collaboration" 56:48 "Building Trust in Client Pitches" Sponsors: Live Video chat with our customers here with LiveSwitch: https://join.liveswitch.com/gfj3m6hnmguz Some videos have been recorded with Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=james-kademan Podcast Transcription:    

Dakota Louis’ (Northern Cheyenne) family bull riding roots go back five generations. His father was a two-time champion at the Indian Finals Rodeo. Now, Louis is a top competitor at the same rodeo and other events around the country. He hopes to pass down his skills and inspiration to a younger generation on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana where he grew up. On the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina, Jade Blankenship (Colville Tribes/Eastern Band of Cherokee) opened a spa and boutique with her sister. Together they are sharing their business knowledge with budding Native entrepreneurs. They are among the names on this year’s 40 under 40 list by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. We’ll hear from some of the Native people on a variety of career paths recognized for their contributions to their communities. GUESTS Dakota Louis (Northern Cheyenne, Cree, and Blackfeet), professional bull rider Jade Blankenship (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Spokane and Eastern Band of Cherokee), co-owner of Indigenous Boutique and Spa and founder of UWENA Corey Hinton (Passamaquoddy), attorney at Drummond Woodsum Michael Charles (Diné), assistant professor in the department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University Break 1 Music: Rodeo Song [Skip Dance Song] (song) Sweethearts of Navajoland (artist) From the Heart of Diné Nation Traditional Songs of the Navajo (album) Break 2 Music: Vipismal – The Hummingbird Song (song) Earl Ray (artist) Traditional Songs Of The Salt River Pima (album)

Learn how to master rainmaking as a professional through authentic business development strategies. Rainmaking isn't just about closing deals—it's about building genuine relationships and serving your industry first. In this episode of Beyond Seven Figures, Steve Fretzin shares how professionals can develop sustainable business development skills while staying authentic to their values. From surviving a devastating plane crash to becoming one of the top business development coaches for lawyers, Steve reveals why mindset, continuous learning, and adapting to AI disruption are critical for professionals who want to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Steve Fretzin is a four-time bestselling author, host of the Be That Lawyer Podcast, and the leading business development coach for attorneys. For over 22 years, he has helped hundreds of lawyers double or triple their books of business through his Sales Free Selling approach—teaching professionals how to grow their practices authentically without feeling pushy or salesy. Steve is also a plane crash survivor whose near-death experience gave him a renewed appreciation for life and a relentless drive to serve others. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Every challenge and mistake is a learning opportunity that can make you better if you approach it with a positive mindset. Professionals who hide from AI disruption will get hurt—those who adapt and embrace new billing models will thrive. Building recurring revenue with auto-debit payment systems eliminates accounts receivable headaches and creates predictable income. Content creation through articles, videos, and podcasts levels the playing field against competitors with bigger marketing budgets. Sales Free Selling means putting industry and service first, with client acquisition becoming a natural byproduct. Never stop learning—invest in coaches and consultants who have already achieved what you want to accomplish. AI is changing the buyer's journey, making expert profiles and authentic content more valuable than traditional advertising. You get what you want in life by helping enough other people get what they want first. CONNECT WITH STEVE FRETZIN: Website: https://www.bethatlaywer.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefretzin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SteveFretzin Podcast: Be That Lawyer Podcast Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites:  www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community  

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This is episode 808. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website here. This is a special episode of the "Office Hours - Sales Professors Unplugged Podcast." The show feature interviews with sales professors at universities with a sales excellence programs. Many of the universities are members of the University Sales Center Alliance. Watch the interview on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show is a special "Office Hours - Sales Professors Unplugged" episode featuring Andy McGowan, Director, Center for Professional Selling at Virginia Commonwealth University. Find Andy on LinkedIn. Andy's TIP: "The best sales professionals never stop training; the moment you think you're done learning is the moment you start falling behind."

Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christian professionals get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their God-given calling to start a service-based business while working a corporate job. If you've been feeling burnt out, uncertain about the economy, or wondering if now is really the right time to start a business, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, I unpack why waiting for the “perfect time” may actually be costing you more than you realize and why God often starts our transitions in seasons that feel busy, uncertain, and imperfect. This episode will help you rethink burnout, job security, and calling through both a biblical and a practical lens. Listen in if you're sensing there's more for you, but you want to move wisely, faithfully, and without rushing. I pray this blesses you. . Ready for the next step? If you're unclear on how to start or launch your service-based business If you feel called but burned out, and overwhelmed at your corporate job I invite you to book a free discovery call with me. . On the call, we'll uncover: What's blocking you from starting The problems those blockers are creating, and How to overcome them with clarity and confidence . By the end of the call, you'll know your next best step to launch your service-based business while working full-time. Book A Free Discovery Call

Should we be talking about felt safety when so much is genuinely unsafe?I've been thinking a lot about this hard and honest question that so many parents are holding: when danger, injustice, and unmet needs are real and ongoing, does focusing on felt safety miss the point? Or can it actually be part of resistance, coherence, and long-term protection for our nervous systems?In this episode, you'll learn:Why focusing on felt safety is not the same as ignoring real danger, injustice, or systemic failure- and how both truths can coexistHow strengthening the nervous system can reduce long-term harm without minimizing how hard, unfair, or traumatic things areWhy regulation and moments of safety, connection, and coherence are not toxic positivity- but a necessary foundation for advocacy, boundaries, and resilienceResources mentioned in this podcast:Creating Felt Safety LIVE webinar with Robyn on Thursday January 15th RobynGobbel.com/FeltSafetyWebinarThe Club! RobynGobbel.com/TheClubRead the full transcript at: https://robyngobbel.com/nothingfeelssafeWe're kicking off 2026 with a LIVE webinar- Creating Felt Safety! Attend live and watch the recording- PLUS get a huge folder of digital resources including a workbook all about how to impact YOUR felt safety!Register at -----> RobynGobbel.com/FeltSafetyWebinar I would love to have you join me this March in Durango, CO for a 3-day, retreat style workshop: Presence in Practice: An experiential workshop into the neurobiology of how change happens.All details and registration ------> https://RobynGobbel.com/DurangoRegister by January 31 for $25 off! :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagram Over on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us out: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Leadership Forged in War: Drones, Ukraine & Combat Medicine with Travis Kaufman What does leadership look like when courage, skill, and purpose are tested in real combat? In this episode of Disaster Tough, host John Scardena sits down with combat medic, warrior-educator, and humanitarian leader Travis Kaufman—a professional who deliberately went downrange into Ukraine to train combat medics operating under constant Russian drone warfare and frontline pressure. Travis didn't observe from a distance. He embedded with Ukrainian forces, teaching lifesaving combat medicine in one of the most complex warfighting environments on earth—where FPV drones, AI-enabled targeting, electronic warfare, and prolonged field care are reshaping how wars are fought and how leaders lead. His mission: multiply capability, build confidence, and ensure medics could save lives when evacuation was impossible and every movement carried risk. This episode explores leadership as action, not theory: ·      Leading and teaching under live drone threat in active war zones·      How modern warfare in Ukraine has changed training, trust, and command·      The mindset required to mentor warriors in austere, high-risk environments·      Building resilient teams when technology, terrain, and tempo collide·      Why leadership rooted in purpose and service outlasts fear and fatigue·      What the Russia–Ukraine war reveals about the future of combat leadership  This is a story of service, courage, and responsibility—of a leader who chose to step forward, share hard-earned knowledge, and risk his own life so others could go home alive. It's a rare, firsthand look at leadership where preparation, humility, and moral clarity matter more than rank or title. If you're searching for insight into leadership in war, drone warfare, Ukraine, Russia, combat medicine, modern conflict, resilience, and warrior mentorship, this episode delivers unmatched perspective straight from the field.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SILENCE Colleague Tanya Branigan. Branigan discusses the psychological aftermath of the Cultural Revolution with professionals in Shanghai, describing the era as a "collective hysteria." She explores the concept of "eating bitterness," or enduring suffering without complaint. While the Cultural Revolution is not strictly banned like the 1989 Tiananmen protests, it remains a sensitive topic met with silence due to both state pressure and personal trauma. Branigan shares an anecdote about a man who hallucinated Red Guards until his death, concluding that memory in China is often fractured by trauma and the struggle to create meaning. TANYA BRANIGAN NUMBER 81965 SHANGHAIN SHIPYARD

Today's episode is all about real estate, straight from the questions you asked during our recent live webinar. We dig into Real Estate Professional Status, short term rental rules, and how the tax benefits actually work across direct properties, syndications, and private funds. We also tackle REITs, including whether target date funds are enough, other Vanguard options beyond VNQ, and where REITs belong in your portfolio from a tax perspective. We also discuss if you really need real estate at all, and how do syndications, funds, and real estate debt compare in the real world. Questions from the Real Estate Webinar: -What does due diligence actually mean? -For the short term rental REP loophole can you still spend more than 100 hours doing a different job, any qualify? -Please go in more detail about short term and opportunity tax loopholes. Any specific resources? -Can the tax benefits of REPs apply to your whole portfolio? ie. direct real estate and private investments? -If you become a real estate professional, for rentals, do you still have to be picked up by a brokerage or can you be the brokerage? -Can you benefit from bonus depreciation to offset your w-2 income in syndications and private real estate funds and does this require REPS? -Are there other REITs with vanguard other than VNQ that may not only include large commercial properties? -If you are going to invest in REITs, where is the best place to purchase those funds? 401? Taxable account? Roth? HSA? -Am I leaving money on the table if I don't invest in real estate in some way? -What are pros & cons of investing in RE Syndication vs Fund vs RE Debt Locumstory.com is a free, unbiased educational resource about locum tenens – it's not a staffing agency. They help answer your questions about the how-to's of locum tenens work on their website, podcast, webinars, videos, and they even have a locums 101 crash course. Locumstory.com is where you should go to find out if locums makes sense for you and your career goals. Locumstory is unique because it's more of a peer-to-peer platform, with real physicians sharing their experiences and stories – both the good and bad – about working locum tenens – hence the name, "Locum-story." See for yourself on their self-service platform with no obligation. The White Coat Investor Podcast launched in January 2017, and since then, millions have downloaded it. Join your fellow physicians and other high income professionals and subscribe today! Host, Dr. Jim Dahle, is a practicing emergency physician and founder of The White Coat Investor blog. Like the blog, The White Coat Investor Podcast is dedicated to educating medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals about personal finance and building wealth, so they can ultimately be their own financial advisor-or at least know enough to not get ripped off by a financial advisor. We tackle the hard topics like the best ways to pay off student loans, how to create your own personal financial plan, retirement planning, how to save money, investing in real estate, side hustles, and how everyone can be a millionaire by living WCI principles. Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com  YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube  Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitecoatinvestor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor  Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com  Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter  00:00 WCI Podcast #453 09:27 Due Diligence in Real Estate 14:12 Goodman Capital Interview 24:35 REPS - Real Estate Professional Status 34:26 REITs - Real Estate Investment Trusts 42:06 Should I Invest in Real Estate? 47:22 Real Estate Syndication vs. Equity Fund vs. Debt Fund

Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Venezuela's oil industry has collapsed due to the firing of professionals and lack of maintenance, leaving infrastructure dangerous and unable to process heavy crude. With storage at capacity, the U.S. is using "coercive diplomacy" to manage oil flows while legal disputes hamper future investment.1904 CARACAS

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He brought the NG into their states, they forced them out. He gave them a chance but they decided to escalate the situation. Next move is POTUS. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2008258196322856968?s=20   all-time high. This is despite US tariffs which were initially set at to 49%, but later negotiated down to ~20%. At the same time, Chinese exports to the US plunged -40% YoY in Q3 2025. This comes as the region has a massive cost advantage over US and European manufacturing, which ranges from 20% to 100%, even after tariffs. Companies use Southeast Asian economies as alternative export bases to avoid China’s 37% reciprocal tariff. As a result, the amount of trade rerouting from China hit a record $23.7 billion in September. US trade flows are shifting sharply amid tariffs. https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2008327708200104042?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2008516399564509382?s=20  https://twitter.com/DrJStrategy/status/2008306299235189133?s=20   and a decisive shift of policy emphasis toward productive capital and economic sovereignty rather than financial engineering, Trump has reoriented the engines of growth toward productive capital, investment, industry, and national capacity. Anchored by the Trump Corollary, asserting a sovereign, American‑led Western Hemisphere and demonstrated in both the flawless military operation in Venezuela and the broader regime‑pressure strategy, this doctrine is not theater but an integrated fusion of economic, security, and hemispheric power. These changes are as profound in their structural implications as the original Jacksonian pivot, and those who assume Trump is a merely performative politician and strategist are therefore sorely mistaken, confusing a disruptive style with a coherent focused project to realign America's coalition, its economic model, and its role in the world. Political/Rights https://twitter.com/KatieMiller/status/2008286018722562351?s=20 https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/2008263492030349618?s=20 Hilton Axes Hotel From Their Systems After Video Shows Them Continuing to Ban DHS and ICE Agents  https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008497245826556404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008497245826556404%7Ctwgr%5E65c50b3797a2e502ba8c026a05c290955554706a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Frusty-weiss%2F2026%2F01%2F06%2Fhilton-axes-hotel-from-their-systems-after-video-shows-them-continuing-to-ban-dhs-and-ice-agents-n2197811 Less than two hours after the video had been uploaded to X, Hilton issued another statement saying they were dropping that particular hotel from their list of franchisees and accusing ownership of lying to them about making corrections to their policy. https://twitter.com/HiltonNewsroom/status/2008522493171298503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008522493171298503%7Ctwgr%5E65c50b3797a2e502ba8c026a05c290955554706a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Frusty-weiss%2F2026%2F01%2F06%2Fhilton-axes-hotel-from-their-systems-after-video-shows-them-continuing-to-ban-dhs-and-ice-agents-n2197811 Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008256013162410201?s=20   mandatory detention without bond hearings. Judges opposing the move admitted the goal is to promote self-deportation rather than extended courtroom battles. Conservatives say the numbers reveal a coordinated judicial campaign to override Trump’s immigration policy. SCOTUS has yet to rule on the matter. DOGE Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board Votes to Dissolve Organization in Act of Responsible Stewardship to Protect the Future of Public Media   The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress to steward the federal government's investment in public broadcasting, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years of service to the American public. The decision follows Congress's rescission of all of CPB's federal funding and comes after sustained political attacks that made it impossible for CPB to continue operating as the Public Broadcasting Act intended. Source:  cpb.org Geopolitical https://twitter.com/Object_Zero_/status/2008524560891588691?s=20   flight path (ballistic or powered) from Kola to anywhere on the lower 48, then everything goes over Greenland. Greenland is the theatre where any strategic exchange between Washington and Moscow is contested. If you want to intercept a ballistic missile, the best point to do so is at the apogee, at the top of the flight path. The shortest route for an interceptor to get to an apogee is from directly below the apogee. That's where Greenland is. So, without stating what should happen here, this is **why** the Trump administration says they **need** Greenland for national security. The other thing that is happening is that the Northern Passage through the Arctic is opening up, and soon there will be Chinese cargo ships sailing through the Arctic to Rotterdam. It's faster than the Suez and the ships aren't limited to Suezmax size so China and EU trade is going to accelerate a lot. This means Chinese submarines will also be venturing under the Arctic into the Northern Atlantic, IF THEY AREN'T ALREADY DOING SO. Hence, the North East coast of Greenland serves not 1 but 2 critical strategic security objectives of US national security. If this wasn't clear to you, please understand that the Mercator global map projection is for children and journalists only. It is not a useful guide to where any countries or territories actually are in the real world that we live in. No self respecting adult should be using Mercator for their worldview. Anyone saying “there must be some other secret reason for Trump being interested in Greenland” is a certified ignoramus. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008414070425206927?s=20  permission from the Ministry of Defense. “We want to clarify that what happened in downtown Caracas was because some drones flew over without permission and the police fired dissuasive shots. No confrontation took place. The whole country is in total tranquility,” said a Spokesman for the Information Ministry. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008420269480694261?s=20  Miraflores Presidential Palace.   Seems like a failed coup attempt https://twitter.com/jackprandelli/status/2008298246675021881?s=20   offshore oil, creating a massive geopolitical risk. The most immediate outcome in capture of Maduro is to neutralize this threat and secure the operating companies stakes in Guyana, as well as Western Hemisphere’s energy security. By stabilizing Guyana’s production, which is set to hit 1.7 million barrels per day, the intervention guarantees way more oil flow in near term than reviving Venezuela’s aged infrastructure and heavy sour oil. This move protects billions in U.S. investment and positions Guyana producers as the ultimate winners. https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2008448254095012088?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2008591197728813564?s=20  Mass Protests Enter 9th Straight Day in Iran — Regime Accused of Killing Young Woman and Multiple Peaceful Protesters as Officials Deny Responsibility — Brave 11-Year-Old Iranian Boy Calls on Nation: “Take to the Streets! We Have Nothing to Lose!” (VIDEO)  Protests against Iran's murderous Islamic regime continued across the country for a ninth straight day over the weekend, as nationwide unrest intensifies and the government struggles to maintain control. Demonstrations have now spread to multiple cities throughout Iran, with citizens openly defying the Islamic Republic and targeting its symbols of power. The latest wave of protests was initially sparked by the collapse of Iran's currency, further devastating an already-crippled economy and pushing ordinary Iranians to the brink. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2008537318035173629?s=20 https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2008532051331526713?s=20 https://twitter.com/infantrydort/status/2008501122902774238?s=20   when reminded that teeth still exist. They insist the world runs on rules now and that borders are sacred. Also that true power has been replaced by paperwork. This belief is not moral in the least. It's f*****g archaeological. They live inside institutions built by violence, defended by men they no longer understand, and guaranteed by forces they refuse to acknowledge. Like tourists wandering a fortress, they admire the stonework while mocking the idea of a siege. They confuse order with nature. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Then blame the person that reminds them of this. Civilization is not the default state of humanity. It is an achievement that is temporary, fragile, and expensive. It exists only where force once cleared the ground and still quietly patrols the perimeter. A lion does not debate the ethics of hunger. Neither does a starving empire. History is not a morality play, it is a pressure test. When pressure rises, abstractions collapse first. Laws follow power; they do NOT precede it. Property exists only where someone can prevent it from being taken. Sovereignty is not declared, it is enforced. The modern West outsourced this enforcement, then forgot the invoice existed. So when someone points out uncomfortable realities (whether about Greenland, Venezuela, or the broader balance of power) they respond with ritual incantations: “You can't do that.” “That's wrong.” “That's against the rules.” As if the rules themselves are armed. As if history paused because we asked nicely. This is how empires fall. Not from invasion alone, but from conceptual rot. From mistaking a long season of safety for a permanent condition. From believing lethality is immoral instead of foundational. Every civilization that forgot how violence works eventually relearned it the hard way. The conquerors did not arrive because they were monsters; they arrived because their victims could no longer imagine them. The tragedy is not that power still exists. The tragedy is that so many have forgotten it does. Idk who needs to hear this but civilization is a garden grown atop a graveyard. Ignore the soil, and someone else will plant something far less gentle. Hate me for being the messenger and asking the hard questions about conquest if you want. You're just wasting your time. War/Peace Zelenskyy Announces the Appointment of Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland as Economic Advisor  Chrystia Freeland was the former lead of the Canadian trade delegation when Trudeau realized he needed to try and offset the economic damage within the renegotiated NAFTA agreement known as the USMCA. Freeland was also the lead attack agent behind the debanking effort against Canadian truckers who opposed the vaccine mandate. In addition to holding Ukraine roots, the ideology of Chrystia Freeland as a multinational globalist and promoter for the World Economic Forum's ‘new world order' is well documented.    given the recent revelations about billions of laundered aid funds being skimmed by corrupt members of the Ukraine government, we can only imagine how much of the recovery funds would be apportioned to maintaining the life of indulgence the political leaders expect. In response to the lucrative “voluntary” appointment, Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from Canadian government in order to avoid any conflict of interest as the skimming is organized. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008618653500273072?s=20 https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2008610869924757613?s=20 this aligns with Trump’s stated approach, where Europe takes a leading role in postwar security but with American support to ensure durability—such as the proposed 15-year (or potentially longer) guarantees discussed in recent talks. The “Coalition of the Willing” (including the UK, France, Germany, and others) is coordinating these pledges to reassure Kyiv, but the framework explicitly ties into U.S.-backed elements like ceasefire verification and long-term armaments.  Russia has not yet shown willingness to compromise on core demands, so the deal’s success remains uncertain, but this step advances the security pillar of the overall plan. Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/DerrickEvans4WV/status/2008435766742179996?s=20    dangerous diseases. Parents can still choose to give their children all of the Vaccinations, if they wish, and they will still be covered by insurance. However, this updated Schedule finally aligns the United States with other Developed Nations around the World. Congratulations to HHS Secretary Bobby Kennedy, CDC Acting Director Jim O'Neil, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, and all of the Medical Experts and Professionals who worked very hard to make this happen. Many Americans, especially the “MAHA Moms,” have been praying for these COMMON SENSE reforms for many years. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2008416829404746084?s=20  https://twitter.com/WeTheMedia17/status/2008558203077095579?s=20 President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2008278499153637883?s=20   who tried to kill Justice Kavanaugh at his family home in Maryland. Read: https://twitter.com/mirandadevine/status/2008312587197497804?s=20 https://twitter.com/PubliusDefectus/status/2008542355838955625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008542355838955625%7Ctwgr%5E08a8ea4b3726984aaeb1e460fafe90ec5a25b84f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fhillary-clinton-launches-attack-trump-january-6%2F Developing: Lt. Michael Byrd Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6, 2021 in Cold Blood, Runs an ‘Unaccredited' Day-Care Center in Maryland at His Home and Has Pocketed $190 Million in HHS Funds   Captain Michael Byrd and his home daycare in Maryland. In one of his autopen's last acts before Joe Biden left office was to pardon Capt. Mike Byrd, the DC officer who shot and killed January 6 protester Ashli Babbitt in cold blood during the protests on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021.  Paul Sperry discovered recently and posted on Tuesday that Former Lt., now Captain Mike Byrd, has been running an unaccredited day-care center with his wife in their Maryland home since 2008. That is nearly 17 years! The Byrds have received $190 million in this HHS day-care scheme. Via Paul Sperry. Via Karli Bonne at Midnight Rider: https://twitter.com/PattieRose20/status/2008547480431218991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008547480431218991%7Ctwgr%5Ec607b3d9ed0b3fbdb6e390fdfadc416d9a45a379%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F%3Fp%3D1506321 Source: thegatewaypundit.com The White House has published a page revealing the full TRUE story of January 6 — before, during, and after. It includes: – Video and evidence showing Nancy Pelosi's involvement – A complete, detailed timeline of events – A tribute to those who died on or because of J6 A full investigation into Nancy Pelosi and everyone involved is now essential. You can view the page here: https://whitehouse.gov/j6/  https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2008569594550895005?s=20 EKO Put This Out April 28, 2025. President Trump signs Executive Order 14287 in the Oval Office. The title reads like standard bureaucracy: “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens.” But in the third paragraph, a single phrase changes everything: Sanctuary jurisdictions are engaging in “a lawless insurrection against the supremacy of Federal law.” Insurrection. The exact statutory term from 10 U.S.C. §§ 332-333 . The language that unlocks the Insurrection Act of 1807. Georgetown Law professor Martin Lederman publishes analysis within days. The executive order mirrors Section 334 requirements. The formal proclamation to disperse before military deployment. It designates unlawful actors, issues formal warning, establishes consequences. Governors dismiss it as political theater. Constitutional attorneys recognize something else. The proclamation was already issued. Trump just didn't announce it as such. THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK January 20, 2025. Inauguration Day. Hours after taking the oath, Trump issues Proclamation 10886 declaring a national emergency at the southern border. Section 6(b) requires a joint report within 90 days on whether to invoke the Insurrection Act. The deadline falls April 20, 2025. Eight days later comes Executive Order 14287 . National emergency declaration establishes crisis conditions. The 90-day clock forces formal evaluation. The executive order provides the legal predicate. Section 334 of the Insurrection Act mandates the president issue a proclamation ordering insurgents to disperse before deploying military force. April 28 order satisfies every requirement. It names the actors. Describes their unlawful conduct. Warns of consequences. Grants opportunity to comply. Governors treated it as negotiation leverage. It was legal notification. The trap locked in April 2025. Everything since has been documentation. THE TESTING PHASE Throughout 2025, the administration attempts standard enforcement. National Guard deployments under existing authority. October 4, 2025 . Trump federalizes 300 Illinois National Guard members to protect ICE personnel in Chicago. Governor J.B. Pritzker files immediate legal challenge. Federal courts block the deployment. Posse Comitatus restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement. November 2025 . Portland judge issues permanent injunction against Guard deployment in Oregon. December 23, 2025 . The Supreme Court denies emergency relief in Trump v. Illinois. Justice Kavanaugh files a brief concurrence with a consequential footnote: “One apparent ramification of the Court's opinion is that it could cause the President to use the U.S. military more than the National Guard.” Northwestern Law professor Paul Gowder decodes the signal : “This is basically an invitation for Trump to go straight to the Insurrection Act next time.” The courts established ordinary measures cannot succeed when states organize systematic resistance. They certified that regular law enforcement has become impracticable. They documented the exact threshold Section 332 requires. The founders designed a system that assumed conflict between federal and state authority. For decades, that friction was suppressed. Emergency powers normalized after 9/11, federal agencies expanded into state domains, courts deferred to administrative expertise. The Guard deployment battles weren't system failure. They were constitutional gravity reasserting itself. Courts blocking deployments under Posse Comitatus didn't weaken Trump's position. They certified that ordinary measures had become impracticable, crossing Section 332's threshold. December 31, 2025 . Trump announces Guard withdrawal from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland via Truth Social. Governor Newsom celebrates: “President Trump has finally admitted defeat.” But the machine's interpretation misreads strategic repositioning as retreat. You cannot claim ordinary measures have been exhausted if contested forces remain deployed. Pull back. Let obstruction resume unchecked. Document the refusal. Then demonstrate what unilateral executive action looks like when constitutional authority aligns. THE DEMONSTRATION Trump v. United States . THE HIDDEN NETWORKS Intelligence sources describe what the roundups since fall 2025 actually target. Embedded cartel operatives running fentanyl distribution chains under state-level protection. The riots following military arrests aren't organic resistance. They're funded backlash from criminal enterprises losing billions. Pre-staged materials appear at protest sites. Simultaneous actions coordinate across jurisdictions. The coordination runs deeper. Federal employee networks across multiple agencies held Zoom training sessions in early 2025. Officials with verified government IDs discussed “non-cooperation as non-violent direct action,” the 3.5% rule for governmental collapse, and infrastructure sabotage through coordinated sick calls. They planned to make federal law enforcement impracticable. The exact language Section 332 requires. Sanctuary policies exist because cartel operations generate billions flowing through state systems. Governors sit on nonprofit boards receiving federal grants. Those nonprofits contract back to state agencies, cycling federal dollars through “charitable” organizations. Cartel cash launders through these same construction and real estate networks. When Trump's operations extract high-value targets, they disrupt the business model. The Machine defends itself through coordinated obstruction designed to make federal enforcement impracticable. This transcends immigration policy. This tests whether states can capture governance for criminal enterprises and nullify federal supremacy. THE LINCOLN PARALLEL Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation confounded supporters and critics alike. Abolitionists expected moral thunder. Instead they received dry legalese about “military necessity” and “war powers.” The document deliberately avoided the word “freedom.” It specified which states, parishes, counties. It exempted border states still in the Union. Constitutional historians recognize the genius. Lincoln wasn't making a moral proclamation. He was establishing irreversible legal predicate under war powers. Once issued, even Northern defeat couldn't fully restore slavery. The proclamation made restoration of the old order structurally impossible. Trump's April 28 order follows identical construction. Critics expected immigration rhetoric. Instead: technical language about “unlawful insurrection” and “federal supremacy.” Specified sanctuary jurisdictions, formal notification procedures, funding suspensions. Avoided inflammatory language. Constitutional attorneys recognize the structure. Irreversible legal predicate under insurrection powers. Even political defeat cannot fully restore sanctuary authority. States would have to prove they're not in systematic insurrection. Both presidents disguised constitutional warfare as administrative procedure. THE COMPLETE RECORD When you review the eight-month timeline you recognize what most ‘experts' miss. The April 28 EO satisfied every Section 334 requirement. It designated sanctuary conduct as insurrection. It provided formal notification. It established consequences. It granted eight months to comply. Compliance never arrived. California and New York passed laws shielding criminal networks. Illinois officials threatened to prosecute ICE agents. Multiple states coordinated legal defenses against federal authority. Courts blocked every standard enforcement attempt. They certified that ordinary measures have become impracticable. Every statutory requirement checks complete: Formal proclamation warning insurgents to disperse: April 28, 2025 Executive Order 14287 Extended opportunity to comply: Eight months from April to December 2025 Documented systematic multi-state obstruction: Sanctuary laws, prosecution threats, coordinated resistance Exhausted ordinary enforcement measures: Guard deployments blocked by federal courts Judicial certification of impracticability: Supreme Court ruling with Kavanaugh footnote The legal architecture stands finished. The predicate has been established. Only the final triggering event remains. Thomas Jefferson signed the Insurrection Act into law on March 3, 1807 . He understood executive authority: forge the instrument ahead of the storm, then await the conditions that justify its use. Abraham Lincoln used it to preserve the Union when eleven states organized systematic resistance. Ulysses S. Grant invoked it to shatter the Ku Klux Klan when Southern governments refused to protect Black citizens. Dwight Eisenhower deployed federal troops to enforce Brown v. Board when Arkansas chose defiance. Each invocation followed the same pattern. Local authorities refuse to enforce federal law. The president issues formal proclamation. Forces deploy when resistance continues. The current situation exceeds every historical precedent in scale and coordination. Multiple state governments coordinating systematic obstruction. Sanctuary jurisdictions spanning dozens of cities. Criminal enterprises funding the resistance through captured state institutions. The April proclamation gave them eight months to stand down. They chose escalation. THE COUNTDOWN The January 4 statement confirms what the legal timeline already established. Prerequisites met. Constitutional threshold crossed and judicially certified. The operational timeline is active. The next escalation triggers the formal dispersal order. Section 334 requires the president issue proclamation ordering insurgents to “disperse and retire peaceably to their abodes” before deploying military force. That's the legal tripwire. Once issued, if obstruction persists after the compliance window closes, federal troops can enforce federal law. Active duty forces under the Insurrection Act. Constitutional. Unreviewable. The forces won't conduct door-to-door immigration raids. They'll provide security perimeters while federal law enforcement executes targeted operations against high-value assets. Operatives. Trafficking nodes. Criminal infrastructure. Targeting oath-bound officials elected and appointed, as well as federal employees who swore to uphold federal law and chose insurrection instead. THE RESTORATION Sanctuary jurisdictions received explicit insurrection warnings last spring. More than half a year to comply. Every olive branch rejected. Courts blocked ordinary enforcement repeatedly, certifying impracticability. The Venezuela op demonstrated unilateral resolve. Yesterday's statement activated the operational sequence. Pattern recognized. Machine is exposed. Evidence is complete. What remains is execution. They're just waiting to hear it tick. The most powerful weapon restrains until every prerequisite aligns. Until mercy extends fully and meets systematic rejection. Until the constitutional framework demands its use. Every prerequisite has aligned. Mercy has been extended and rejected. The framework demands its use. Revolution destroys. Reversion restores. 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