Podcasts about PTO

Dust off that giant binder of scratched CDs you definitely didn't throw away because apparently funny podcast history has come full circle: physical media is making a comeback.The show kicks off with the surprising resurgence of CDs, with sales jumping while vinyl growth slows down. Why? Turns out paying nearly $40 for a new record eventually makes people reconsider the humble compact disc. Gen Z is getting into CDs, independent record stores are stocking more of them, older cars still have CD players, and there's something comforting about owning music that can't suddenly disappear from a streaming service. Moon also realizes those boxes of old band CDs might not be useless relics after all. Congratulations to everyone who refused to clean out their basement. Your moment has arrived.Then Crap on Celebrities takes us directly into the wildly expensive world of Hollywood memorabilia. A screen-matched mosquito-in-amber prop from the original Jurassic Park sells for more than $400,000, while Christopher Reeve's Superman gear and John Travolta's famous Saturday Night Fever suit also bring ridiculous money at auction.Naturally, this becomes less about collecting important pieces of movie history and more about whether you're morally obligated to PUT THE COSTUME ON.Because if you spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on Superman's costume just to leave it behind glass, what are we even doing here?The crew also gets into entertainment news, including the changing timeline between theatrical releases and streaming, Toy Story 5, a live-action Scooby-Doo prequel, and Ghost taking a hiatus after Tobias Forge admits he doesn't currently have a clear vision for the band's next album. We salute a man willing to say, “I don't know what the next thing is yet,” instead of releasing twelve remixes and a commemorative popcorn bucket.Then there's Grand Theft Auto.The latest massive GTA preview sends the room into gamer mode as the crew talks about the gigantic map, Jason and Lucia's evolving relationship, smarter cops, surveillance cameras, changing disguises, massive police chases and an enormous story that could consume roughly 80 hours of your life.So basically, Rockstar has created a second full-time job, except this one lets you steal cars.The funny podcast chaos keeps rolling with Paris Hilton landing on a list of influential people in artificial intelligence because of her advocacy surrounding privacy and non-consensual AI-generated media. Then the hunt for the next James Bond gives everyone a chance to evaluate candidates with the rigorous casting standards you'd expect from three guys who immediately nominate Mr. Bean.And finally, we tackle one of the most important databases ever assembled: tall and short rock stars.Chris Novoselic. Danny Carey. Mick Fleetwood. Buckethead. Joey Ramone. Billy Corgan. Angus Young. Prince. Glenn Danzig. Stevie Nicks. The measurements are flying, everyone suddenly seems either seven feet tall or legally eligible for a booster seat, and we discover once again that stage presence apparently adds about eight inches.Throw in celebrity birthdays, Luis Guzmán appreciation, Warren Buffett confusion, Charlie Munger confusion, additional Charlie confusion, and the traditional descent into nonsense, and you've got another funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show.Physical media is back. Movie props cost more than retirement. GTA may require PTO. And Danzig is still Danzig at any height.That's enough education for one day.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Meadway joins PTO to discuss the report he recently authored for the Verdant think tank on the economic costs of the recent UK heatwaves. We talked about how the extreme weather hit productivity right across the economy - from construction workers and delivery drivers to office workers. And about how the increasing casualisation of the workforce makes UK workers increasingly vulnerable to the physical and financial damage caused by such events. We also talked about the impact on infrastructure and about the inadequacy of the Burnham government's response to the situation. Notes: The Cost of Heat: Summer 2026 UK heatwaves - an economic impact update: https://www.verdantthinking.org/publications-and-events/the-cost-of-heat-may-to-july Adam Tooze - "Mad dogs and ...": Heatwave economics - summer 2026: https://adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-467-mad-dogs-and-heatwave

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Most Americans never truly disconnect from work—even on vacation. After decades of tying your identity, daily rhythm, and sense of worth to a paycheck, stepping away feels less like freedom and more like freefall. Oz Chen spent years financially independent before he could accept it, wrestling with the psychological gap between having enough money and being okay with not working. Key Topics Discussed Oz's Background and FI Journey (00:02:30) Oz shares his introduction to financial independence through Tim Ferriss's Four Hour Workweek, his career as a UX designer, and the moment he officially accepted being financially independent at 37—years after crossing the actual threshold. The Job That Changed Everything (00:08:15) After seven comfortable years at one tech company, management changes, an acquisition, and mounting burnout made Oz's dream job unsustainable. He reveals the "work policy statement" he'd written that predicted exactly when he'd need to leave. Taking FMLA Leave as an Experiment (00:15:40) Rather than quitting outright, Oz used 12 weeks of FMLA medical leave to test what not working would feel like. He set a deliberately low bar for success—sleep and play pickleball—instead of maintaining his productivity mindset. The Unexpected Layoff (00:22:30) During the final week of his sabbatical, Oz received a layoff notice with severance and garden leave. What could have felt devastating instead felt like "divine timing," perfectly aligning with his planned departure. Wrestling with Fear and Acceptance (00:28:00) Oz shares his practice of writing acceptance statements for every fear—from scarcity feelings to relationship changes. By acknowledging fears without resisting them, he reduced the suffering that comes from fighting his own emotions. Practical Strategies for Decumulation (00:35:45) Breaking down the scary process of drawing down investments: think month-by-month rather than annual withdrawals, and sell "junk" investments (random stocks, crypto) first before touching beloved index funds. Life After Work and Future Plans (00:42:20) Oz describes his current life taking community college music classes, learning trades, and planning for the next 2-3 years before potentially having children. He emphasizes honoring different life seasons and remaining flexible about future work. Notable Quotes Ginger: "Pain plus resistance equals suffering. The pain is part of the human experience, but the resistance is the thing that you can control." Oz Chen: "I accept that not having a paycheck coming in will feel weird and scary. I can have the feeling and it doesn't have to change what I'm doing." Oz Chen: "Clarity through action versus expecting clarity before action. Breaking things down into smaller components generates clarity." Oz Chen: "The productivity engine is something that often buzzes in the background for optimizers. There's always something to work on, always something to optimize." Oz Chen: "I realized my fear was a very generalized fear. Writing down that fear and asking, is that true? helped me see it's potentially a reversible decision." Key Takeaways Write a work policy statement listing specific conditions under which you'd leave your job, similar to an investor policy statement for market downturns Break down your fears by writing them out specifically, then question their validity and put dollar amounts to worst-case scenarios Create acceptance statements for your financial fears to reduce internal resistance rather than trying to eliminate fears entirely Calculate your first 3-6 months of expenses in retirement month-by-month rather than thinking about annual withdrawals to make decumulation less daunting Consider using all available time-off options (PTO, unpaid leave, FMLA if eligible) to experiment with extended breaks before making permanent career changes Identify "junk" investments in your portfolio that you'd be happy to sell first before touching core index fund holdings Set a low bar for success duri…

In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to labor law attorney (and frequent guest) Gina Carrillo about U.S. employers' immigration responsibilities. Topics include: Immigration responsibilities that apply to every U.S. employer, even if they never sponsor a foreign worker The biggest immigration compliance mistakes organizations are making right now How the current administration's increased enforcement efforts have changed the risk landscape for employers What an HR team should do if they discover errors during an internal I-9 audit Advice for organizations using E-Verify What employers should have in place so they can respond confidently if ICE shows up in their workplace In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to handle "earn and burn" employees who take their PTO immediately after earning it. In the news, the Office of Personnel Management has awarded a major HR IT modernization contract to Oracle. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-254-immigration-compliance/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-254-immigration-compliance/ To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on August 24, 2027) Become a member to get early and ad-free access to episodes, video, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

Send us Fan MailMost veterinarians think about compensation in terms of salary. But the true value of a veterinary position often extends far beyond a paycheck.In this episode, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett discuss how associates and practice owners can evaluate the full compensation package, including benefits, retirement plans, PTO, workplace culture, education, and long-term career opportunities.They also explore why understanding the difference between value and price matters when making hiring decisions, negotiating compensation, or choosing an employer.Whether you're building a practice team, evaluating a job offer, or planning your financial future, this episode provides a broader perspective on how compensation can support both personal and professional goals.Listen now and discover what your veterinary job may really be worth.Smarter Vet Podcast-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/smarter-vet-financial-podcast/Watch the no cost 5-part video course to review your finances and see where you could be doing better in your finances:5 Foundational Steps to Financial Balance Video Course-http://series.flvetadvisors.com/Find out what you could be overlooking within your practice by taking our brief assessment:Test My Personal Financial IQ-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/personal-test/Sign up for a complimentary phone call to talk about how to get better use of all the cash inside your practice:Schedule a time-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/contact-usInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/flveterinaryadvisors/Facebook-https://facebook.com/flvetadvisorsLinkedIn-https://linkedin.com/company/flvetadvisorsYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@floridaveterinaryadvisors7665

In the Wisconsin primary last week the socialist candidate Francesca Hong was narrowly defeated by her more centrist opponent. It's a result that some argue shows the limits of left politics in swing states and outside of Democrat voting heartlands - in spite of the prior victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. To talk through both campaigns, and what they tell us about the viability of left politics in the United States, PTO is joined by Maurice Weeks - co-founder of the Action Center on Race and the Economy.

They say BMW drivers are the worst on the road. Chryslers are the best! Anna can't stand Tesla's or tesla drivers! Where do you fall on the driver ranking?  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to England. Bye! After 6 years, a few specials and documentaries, they are en route to the homeland. They didn't leave the best impact anyways! 3 stories, Raven picks the one he wants to hear! Today, a 40 minute dirt-bike pursuit takes over LA. A good old fashion chase! Anna was influenced by a reoccurring ad on her social media. Gruns. Gummies that help you use the bathroom. How could you not trust Jenna Bush? Anna gives em a try. A Florida man got into a huge fight with his neighbor due to a feces situation. Anna and Raven discuss the craziest neighbor arguments and fights. Watch your back, and your home!  Professor Sara Mednick, cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate  and Take a Nap! Change Your Life joins Anna and Raven today to discuss napping. The perfect time, length, and how beneficial they really are! It's the end of week 2 and Raven is really surprising us with these results! He has 3 weeks to lose 12 pounds for his son's wedding, if he can do it, Anna will give him two of her PTO days!   Carol and Jackson's daughter has a boyfriend who just got his license, and she wants him to drive her to school every morning. Mom doesn't see what the big deal is, Dad says she's 15 and with an inexperienced driver. She can take the bus until she gets her license, or she has to wait until he's at least had a license for a year, no exceptions. What would you do? Sumil has a chance to win $2,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

In Hour 3 we went In or Out with Donovan, Brandon & Schlemer chatting how many NHL Cali teams will make the playoffs, are there too many question marks on D for the Oilers, will the Oilers sign a PTO, does the NFL need to get rid of joint practices & what's the best potato Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 3 our usual Wednesday Co-Host David Schlemko, we chatted with Brian Newton the Tournament Director of the CPKC Women's Open here in Edmonton & we went In or Out chatting how many NHL Cali teams will make the playoffs, are there too many question marks on D for the Oilers, will the Oilers sign a PTO, does the NFL need to get rid of joint practices & what's the best potato Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a senior executive or elite tech leader spending all your working hours riding a corporate treadmill, sacrificing deep presence with aging parents or growing children just to secure the next title?   In this transparent and deeply reflective solo episode, host Billy Keels breaks down a powerful life lesson on how life experiences fundamentally reshape a high performer's priorities. Billy recounts his recent 3,925-mile transatlantic investment—flying from Barcelona to the United States for a brief five-day trip purely to celebrate his mother's birthday and watch basketball on the couch with his father. Drawing contrast against his 26-year corporate history managing $100M EMEA operations for a blue-logo German enterprise software giant, Billy breaks down what it truly feels like to exit corporate dependency. Learn how to achieve a lifestyle where you no longer need to beg a boss for personal time off (PTO), how to transition your relationship with your 168 weekly hours, and how to build a predictable pathway to optionality that lets you be fully present for the moments that matter most.  

Tyler Yaremchuk and Liam Horrobin are both back in studio, with producer Bordzy joining them for another edition of Oilersnation Everyday as the countdown to the NHL season continues.The boys will kick things off by catching up on some of the biggest stories from the weekend, including Connor McDavid making history as the first-ever NHL player to receive a 99 overall rating in NHL 27. They'll also look back at a big weekend for the Edmonton Elks, who picked up an important victory over the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.From there, the conversation shifts back to the Edmonton Oilers and the possibility of bringing in some additional depth before the season begins. Tyler and Liam will discuss potential professional tryout (PTO) candidates who could make sense for Edmonton, including some familiar NHL names who could compete for a spot during training camp. Which positions could use some extra competition, and who might be worth bringing in for a look?The boys will also lean on the Nation Citizens in the live chat, so come prepared with your own PTO suggestions. There could be some interesting names thrown into the mix as Tyler and Liam debate which players could actually make sense for the Oilers.After that, it's time to begin our player previews for the upcoming season. Tyler and Liam will break down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for specific Oilers players heading into the new year. Who could take a major step forward? Who has the most pressure on them? And whose season could go either way?To wrap things up, the boys will hand out their favourite betting picks courtesy of bet365.

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Summer's wrapping up, but if your PTO is high and your budget is low, you can still make the most of it here at home. Hannah Frishberg, culture reporter for WNYC/Gothamist, shares some of the best ways to have an epic staycation in New York City. Photo: People relax at a man-made beach during a heat wave in Manhattan on July 02, 2026, in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Ralf Tomandl, COO of HR for Health, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Ralf shares his journey through the dental industry, from his early days with 1-800-DENTIST to helping bring technology-driven HR solutions to dental practices across the country. He and Mark discuss why HR is often overlooked by practice owners, how state-by-state compliance differences can create major risk, and why employee handbooks, onboarding documents, time tracking, PTO, licensing, and CE management should not be handled manually.  Ralf also breaks down common HR pitfalls, including W-2 versus 1099 classifications, wage and hour claims, remote employee requirements, documentation around performance issues, and the importance of creating a workplace where team members feel supported, protected, and more likely to stay. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://myhrfh.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

What was the worst neighbor you've ever and what made them so bad? After Universal Studios made the loudest coaster known to man, residents nearby we're not too thrilled.  Anna had another ghost sighting. Yup, not the first time this has happened. This time, on the highway. You made it to Friday! What's the weirdest thing you saw this week?  Politicians seem to have no problem dropping swears and its... strange? Unprofessional? No one really knows how to feel about it. But there is a solution! Make up your own! What's your go to when you want to swear but shouldn't?   New trend of recording your favorite person and saying... “Hey! You're my favorite person” is going around. Wholesome change in content we need sometimes. Anna, Raven, producer Justin and Producer Sophia, all give it a shot.  It's Mommy's Margarita Friday! Back to school shopping? Taking the fall clothes out of the attic?  For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?  3 weeks, 12 pounds! Anna is putting 2 of her PTO days on the line if Raven can successfully drop 12 pounds before his son's wedding on Labor Day weekend. Today, we see if he's made any progress! Their daughter just turned 18 years old and dad thinks they should offer to pay for her to get a nose job. She's never had a boyfriend, and he thinks it's because her nose is crooked. Mom thinks you can't suggest to your child that they need plastic surgery! It would be one thing if she said something to them, but she hasn't ever mentioned her nose. Mary has a chance to win $1,600! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

Most companies do not last. A huge share of the biggest names in the world vanish within a few decades. The Smith & Oby Company has been running since 1898. In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch sit down with Jake Wattenbarger, president of Smith & Oby, a Cleveland mechanical contractor that has stayed relevant for 125 years by reading the market before it forces the issue, and by building systems and a culture that outlast any one person. Jake spent nearly a decade as an Army logistics officer before the trades, and it shows. He gets into why you never cross the finish line, how to build a business you can hand down instead of sell off, why you do not have to sell to make real money, and how culture and a talent pipeline keep a union shop winning the big jobs. If you want to build a trades business that lasts for generations, not just one you flip, this is the blueprint. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Upfrog, one of our show partners. Upfrog turns paid ad spend into booked, sold system replacements instead of wasted leads. Learn more at upfrog.com. CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why You Never Cross the Finish Line 2:33 – From Combat Engineer to Mechanical Contractor 4:19 – Logistics Before Tactics: Structure and Accountability 8:28 – Advice for Anyone Starting Their Own Business 11:04 – Still Standing Since 1898: A 125 Year Old Contractor 12:47 – You Don't Have to Sell Your Business to Make Money 14:05 – The 40 Year Employees Behind a Lasting Company 15:15 – Recruiting Into the Commercial Trades and the Union Hall 18:06 – Building a Talent Pipeline When the Hall Can't Keep Up 18:51 – What Union Labor Really Costs, and Why It's Worth It 22:20 – Competing on Best Value, Not Lowest Bid 26:22 – Building Culture Inside a Union Shop 29:44 – Empowering Field Leaders Who Still Turn Wrenches 34:46 – Adapt or Become Polaroid: Reading the Market Early 35:26 – Staying Ahead With VDC and Investing in the Shop 46:01 – Where to Find Jake WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why the best businesses never cross the finish line, and how to read the market before it pushes you out - How to build a trades business you can hand down, instead of one built only to sell - Why you do not have to sell your company to make serious money - The Army logistics mindset that runs a business: structure before action, logistics before tactics - How to build a talent pipeline when the union hall cannot fill your jobs fast enough - What union labor really costs, and why best value beats lowest bid - How to build culture in a union shop, where there is no PTO by default - How investing in your shop and technology turns into margin, not just cost THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY UPFROG System replacement leads from paid ads, nurtured and booked into sold jobs before your team arrives: upfrog.com MARKETSTORM An AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/ CALLRAIL CallRail assigns a unique tracking number to each marketing effort, so you know which channels bring your best leads. Try it free at https://callrail.com/sbmpod. BREEZY Capture 25-30% more clients with Breezy AI Agents. Use code 'SBM' to book a demo and get $500 on us PHONETAP Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo COMPANYCAM Capture work, track job progress, and stay connected from the field to the office with photo documentation and AI tools that keep work moving. Start a free trial at https://companycam.com/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS AND GUEST Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Josh Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Jake Wattenbarger, The Smith & Oby Company: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewattenbarger/ | https://smithandoby.com ABOUT SERVICE BUSINESS MASTERY Service Business Mastery helps home service owners run better, more profitable companies. Every week, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch break down the operations, technology, and leadership behind growing an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business, with the operators actually doing the work. More at https://servicebusinessmastery.com/ Want the frameworks from each episode in your inbox? Join the free Service Business Mastery newsletter: [newsletter link] Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If this one helped, share it with an owner who needs it. #ServiceBusinessMastery #Trades #FamilyBusiness #MechanicalContractor #SkilledTrades

The fellas are back with a Wednesday edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk! How about those Toronto Blue Jays?!   They got the job done once again with another big victory over the red-hot Boston Red Sox, Lt. Eric and the boys are breaking down all the action from last night's win… and that's exactly what we did for Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course.   In the middle of hour one, we got into Offseason, What Offseason for GCL Diesel! Today, LTE asked the boys who the Oilers should potentially give some PTO's heading into the season… this conversation slightly went off the rails.   We finished off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good for the Italian Centre Shop. We continued the ESTY conversation today and got right into today's category. Which is, what is the best bet of the year?

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Dead people are reaching out again! A message in a bottle washed up 53 years later, and another man found a 26 year old postcard from his Mom and Dad. But...they have already passed.  Did you wake up a billionaire? Doubt it. One lucky winner walked away with 2 million. Good enough. Also, The cyclospora parasite continues and may be expanding!Men all over the world are jealous of Ted Lasso's mustache after the season 4 premiere. Now, Raven and Producer Justin will be competing to see who can grow the best mustache in two weeks. It's the Ted Lasso two-week mustache challenge! Fill in the blank... I don't need to be rich and famous, I just need ____. Martha Stewart would like a yacht. Don't we all!  Anna had a brain fart after running into Colman Domingo at the airport and mistaking him for a friend. Oops! Strange celebrity encounters, round 2! Anna went on vacation recently and watched her cousin Angela hurt herself. Typical vacation behavior. How did you get injured on your trip? It's bound to happen! Intervention time! Anna, Producer Sophia, Producer Justin, and Raven's wife, Alicia, all put him to the test to see if Raven can lose 12 pounds in a month for his son's wedding. 2 PTO days are on the line!  Tim hasn't had a relationship with his uncle in decades because he hates his aunt. She purposely destroyed their relationship because she felt that he was choosing his nephew over her, and she was jealous. Tim recently learned through Facebook that he died, and he wants to go to the wake on Friday. His wife, Cara, says it's a bad idea, his aunt will obviously be there, and it'll add drama, he's not wanted, don't go. He says it was his uncle, his father loved him, he once loved him, he should be allowed to show up to a wake. Would you go? Allen has a chance to win $1,300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

There's a type of heater setup that delivers heat right where you need it and can offer some important advantages over forced air heat, but we don't see many of them in the field. We think lack of knowledge about the technogy is the limiting factor, and it turns out there is also some customization involved, so we got ahold of John Wells at Rimol Greenhouse Systems to break it down for us. The tech we're talking about is called convection tube heating, and it has as much to do with how the heat is delivered as the specs of the heater itself.  The big difference from most heaters is that hot air goes into a plenum (like a manifold) that channels the hot air into multiple separate ducts that are attached to big, perforated plastic tubes that distribute the heat evenly through the greenhouse. The tubes typically run down pathways, and in vining crops they have the advantage of heating the air at the base of the plant, where disease tends to start, and rises from there warming the whole plant. In winter greens crops, it means growers can run the tubes under row cover and only heat the area under cover- meaning you only need to heat the fraction of the greenhouse where your crop is. Listen to this episode to learn about the specs needed to run such a system- plus best practices for cooling the greenhouse with shade cloth.  Connect With Guest: Website: rimol.com Instagram: @rimolgreenhouse Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Farmhand is the all-in-one platform built for direct-market farms — CSA, farmers market, and farmstand growers who'd rather be in the field than juggling five different apps. Online store and subscriptions, delivery and pickup routing, SMS and email marketing, waitlist management, and now farm events: sell tickets to u-picks, tours, dinners, and workshops in minutes, with capacity caps, QR check-in, and SMS/email confirmations built in. Every ticket also puts a name, email, and phone on a list you keep. See how farmers are growing direct-to-consumer sales and set up a free account at farmhand.partners/gfm BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last.  Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day.Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That's why so many farmers are turning to Burpee's Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee's been doing this for 150 years, and they're still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket. For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!

Burnout is not caused by too much work. That's the argument at the heart of this episode — and Yana Carstens has earned the right to make it. After 12 years in the design and tech space, and her own burnout behind her, Yana shifted into executive coaching, where she now focuses on burnout prevention and authentic leadership for women in tech. In this conversation, Yana and Toni get into what taking radical responsibility for your own wellbeing actually means — and why most of what we call "wellness" is polishing the car while nobody looks under the hood. They dig into hyper-responsibility, the reflex that makes everything your fault; why rest is a prerequisite for success rather than a reward for it; and how leaders who model genuine wellbeing quietly reset the culture of everyone around them. If you're stepping into a new role, carrying everyone around you, or wondering why the vacation didn't fix it — this one is for you. What we cover: ◾ Why tech-native executive coaches are so rare — and why coaching skills spread naturally through teams ◾ The three reasons wellbeing is a leadership issue: modeling, leading from your center, and preventing burnout ◾ Burnout is not caused by too much work — the root causes nobody talks about ◾ The Ferrari analogy: you're built for speed, but without the pit stops you break down ◾ Why unlimited PTO and spa days are polish, not maintenance — and what "under the hood" work looks like ◾ Rest is a prerequisite for success, not a reward for it — and how that belief shapes team culture ◾ Hyper-responsibility: the high-achiever trait that makes everything your fault ◾ Observe, don't absorb — and Toni's version, hold, don't carry ◾ The client story: the boss's bad mood that had nothing to do with her ◾ Moving from hyper-responsible to "response-able": pause, clarify, build the internal boundary system ◾ The honest truth: this pattern comes back under stress — and that's okay ◾ Worst advice Yana ever received (from another coach): "you need to put on an act" ◾ Best advice: if you believe things will work out, you see opportunities — if not, you see obstacles Useful Links Connect with today's guest, Yana Carstens, on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanacarstens/) and sign up for her monthly newsletter at https://realignandthrive.com/newsletter. Ready to learn to coach — for your self-coaching, your leadership toolkit, or a business of your own? Ignite Coach Academy is open for enrollment. Doors close September 11: https://tonicollis.com/ignite-coach-academy This episode was sponsored by our guest, Yana Carstens. Thank you Yana for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

The Senators are getting closer to training camp. We look at some of the remaining free agents who might make sense on a PTO, including Vladimir Tarasenko, Patrik Laine, and Michael Bunting. We also discuss the five Senators with the most to prove in 2026-27, whether it's time for a deep look into Canada's 33-year Stanley Cup drought, and whether the Sens would prefer to wait until next month to negotiate new contracts when the NHL's maximum contract term drops from eight years to seven.Also on the show: the Senators are shut out of NHL.com's top 20 winger rankings, although a former Senator made the list. Jake Sanderson gets high marks for the D rankings. And to kick it off, Kelly Hrudey is out at Sportsnet. Could more changes be coming to Hockey Night in Canada?All that and more on this edition of the Sens Nation Podcast with Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast!

Gas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO? This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Tourists take selfies in front of the Barcelona Cathedral. Photo by Paco Freire/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com.Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO? This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Tourists take selfies in front of the Barcelona Cathedral. Photo by Paco Freire/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com.Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are the most productive, connected, efficient, and exhausted people in history. We wear our busyness like a badge. We brag about how little we sleep. We're proud to break the one commandment we need most. God built a rhythm into creation itself - work and rest, pointing to Him. But somewhere along the way, we kept the words and lost the melody. We have rest, PTO, vacation, self-care - but they send us back to our own goals and pleasures. That's not Sabbath. That's just the same song in a different key. In this message, Pastor David walks through the fourth commandment in three movements: the rhythm God built, the melody we lost, and the Lord of the Sabbath - who stepped into His own song to become our rest.   In this message: Why the fourth commandment is the only one that starts with "Remember" - and what that tells us How God stitched Sabbath into all of creation: the day, the year, the Jubilee Why refusing rest means someone always pays - and who that usually is How Jesus healed, re-created, and set people free on the Sabbath - and what that reveals Four beats for practicing Sabbath this week: stop, rest, delight, worship   Key Scriptures: Exodus 20:8–11 • Genesis 2:1–3, 15 • Deuteronomy 5:15 • Psalm 127:1–2 • Isaiah 58:13–14 • Mark 2:27–28; 3:1–6 • Luke 4:18–21; 13:10–17 • Matthew 11:28 • Ephesians 2:8–10  

When was the last time you took a day off? Went on vacation? Gave yourself an extra-long weekend? If it's been a while, well, you're not alone.  A recent survey showed that 4 in 10 Canadians aren't using all the personal time off they're allowed from their job. And in doing so, essentially giving themselves a pay-cut, otherwise known as paying the "time-off tax." It's certainly not that people don't like vacations, so why aren't people taking full advantage of all the time they can get?   Host Catherine Jette is speaking with Emily Durham, author and host of the careers podcast "Clock In", about time-off tax, the workplace cultures that can cultivate it, how employers can actually lose out too, and more.  "Clock In" with Emily Durham can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/clock-in-with-emily-durham/id1505520809 We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Jimmy Snuggerud become the Blues version of William Nylander? Mike McKenna joins the show to give his thoughts and why he thinks the Blues need to get his contract extension done sooner rather than later. Would it make sense for the Blues to go into the season without a captain? Plus, does Mike think we could see the Blues sign a couple of players to PTO's before training camp begins?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, Jason explains why individual balance is critical to making Lean and production systems work. Without personal organization, even a strong team can quickly become overwhelmed, reactive, and ineffective. He breaks down the personal systems every project team member should have, including a to-do list, Leader Standard Work, time blocking, clarity documents, meeting buffers, and intentional PTO.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why every project team member needs a reliable personal organization system. How Leader Standard Work, time blocking, and clarity documents improve daily effectiveness. Why back-to-back meetings, excessive email, and poor planning reduce individual capacity. How project managers can help their teams maintain balance, take PTO, and avoid overload. Does every person on your project have the personal organization system needed to perform well without sacrificing their time, health, or family?   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

The conflict between the United States and Iran is now in its sixth month. In today's episode security expert Paul Rogers joins PTO to talk about the current situation and the prospects of a deal between the United States and Iran that might lead to the opening of the straits. We talked about why Donald Trump recently backed away from launching a major attack on Iranian infrastructure, the current posture of the UAE, Saudi Arabia ,and the other Gulf monarchies and the prospect of Israel potentially embarking on further escalation if a deal - likely to be highly detrimental to Israel's regional position - were to be concluded between Washington and Tehran.

The Draft Animal Power Field Days are coming right up from October 2-4, and horse farmers Becky Frye and Donn Hewes tell us how they farm cooperatively thanks to a connection made through the Draft Animal Power Network (DAPNet). In addition to telling us about the ways to learn about horse farming at the Field Days, Becky and Donn tell us what it's like to farm with horses. They both farm at Northland Sheep Farm, one of the oldest organic sheep dairies in the country which Donn and his wife Maryrose Livingston took over from the original owners. Becky Frye runs Horsetail Herb Farm, growing certified organic medicinal and culinary herbs and cut flowers on the same property. Donn and Becky tell us how they share the Suffolk Punch draft horses between the sheep farm's mostly hay-related tasks and the herb farm. We discuss the differences between working with horses and tractors, and how it's possible to run modern machinery like hay balers and motorized sprayers with horses. So, listen to the podcast, then head over to the Shelburne, Vermont October 2-4 to learn hands-on at the Draft Animal Power Field Days! Connect With Guest: Website: draftanimalpower.org northlandsheepdairy.com horsetailherbfarm.com Instagram: @draftanimalpower @horsetailherbfarm Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Seven Springs Farm Supply is a farm-based supply company focused on serving market gardeners and has been in business for 35 years. Their catalog includes a comprehensive selection of approved-for-organic fertilizers, pest & disease controls, growing mixes, cover crop seed, and more. They offer custom fertilizer blending and seasonal cooperative purchasing opportunities, and their experienced team is ready to help guide you to the best solution for your farm's needs. Growing For Market listeners are eligible for an exclusive discount. Visit 7springsfarm.com/GFM or give them a call at (540) 651-3228. Farmhand is the all-in-one platform built for direct-market farms — CSA, farmers market, and farmstand growers who'd rather be in the field than juggling five different apps. Online store and subscriptions, delivery and pickup routing, SMS and email marketing, waitlist management, and now farm events: sell tickets to u-picks, tours, dinners, and workshops in minutes, with capacity caps, QR check-in, and SMS/email confirmations built in. Every ticket also puts a name, email, and phone on a list you keep. See how farmers are growing direct-to-consumer sales and set up a free account at farmhand.partners/gfm BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last.  Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day.Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That's why so many farmers are turning to Burpee's Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee's been doing this for 150 years, and they're still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket. For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!

Welcome to another episode of our Summer Sessions! Every August, we take a short break from our usual news roundups and deep dives to bring you lighter, conversational, and debate-style episodes. These are designed to be enjoyed while you're out on a summer walk, driving, or taking a well-deserved break from work. In this second episode of the series, Al Elliott and Leanne Elliott are joined by author, speaker, and host of the Unbehaved podcast, Meghan French Dunbar. Together, they put some of the biggest workplace behaviours, leadership advice, and organisational trends to the test in a fast-paced game of Workplace Red Flag or Green Flag? From unlimited PTO and salary transparency to reception wall values and office dogs, we debate the unwritten rules of work—and challenge whether the things we accept as "normal" are actually helping or hurting workplace culture. Topics We Debate in This Episode: Unlimited Holiday: A genuine employee perk, or a trap that leads to taking less time off? Values on the Wall: Inspiration, or a clear sign of corporate virtue signaling? Salary Transparency: A green flag for pay equity, or a recipe for workplace chaos? Workplace Tropes: What do office dogs with email addresses, "we're like a family" statements, and founder-led interviews really say about a company?

You've Been Treating Burnout. It's Actually Moral Injury.August 3rd, 2026. Luke Carignan is flying solo, and he has something to say. Three stories. One thread. An uncomfortable conclusion the research is forcing.

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Texas Football digital media producer Derek Ochoa to get the real story behind the cinematic clips that dominate your feed on Saturdays. We talk through the planning, the sprinting, and the split-second decisions that turn a game into a weekly social media story, plus how he protects family time in a nonstop season. • why college football content feels like “pure cinema” now • how the Texas creative team plans ideas during the week • who shoots what on game day and how interns fit in • the tunnel workstation system that gets photos posted fast • using trending audio and sound bites to build player storylines • the Texas Tech comeback lesson on never packing up early • balancing the grind with family, PTO, and recharging in July Follow anything Texas football related on social media. Shoot, even follow Derek Ochoa.Support the showPlease like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

Episode Summary If you've read one burnout wellness listicle, you've read them all — sleep more, take a walk, set boundaries, breathe. Karen and Michelle aren't repeating any of that, because you already know it. Instead, Episode 350 treats burnout as a business risk: something that shows up on your profit and loss statement before it shows up in a therapist's notes. Industry surveys show 91% of PR professionals reported poor mental health in the past year, 54% of solo founders reported burnout, and burnout is now cited as the single biggest predictor of solo business failure, ahead of bad strategy. In the episode, the hosts discuss four fixes, none of them spa days: an absence clause in your standard client agreement, a named backup partner you have already introduced to key clients, a deliberate client mix redesign to reduce decision fatigue, and a financial runway fund treated exactly like a quarterly tax line item. They close on the business case for community — not as a soft add-on, but as the operational fix that addresses isolation at 7.6 out of 10 and gives you back the reality-check system that disappears when you work alone. This is a milestone 350th episode that sounds less like an anniversary, and more like a conversation your business has needed for a while. Episode Highlights [00:38] Burnout as a Business Risk, Not a Wellness Topic: Karen reframes the episode before the intro ends: this is not a wellness listicle. Burnout shows up on your P&L before it shows up in a therapist's notes. The solo-specific dimension, as Michelle names it, is structural — you are the entire org chart, and there is no one to hand anything to. That changes both the causes and the fixes. [01:51] The Industry Data: What the Numbers Actually Show: Karen walks through PR-specific research: half of PR professionals surveyed had seriously considered leaving in the past year because of burnout, 44% had actually left a previous job for the same reason, 96% report trouble switching off after work, and 88% say work interrupted their vacation at least once — with almost half of those reporting more than three interruptions per year. A separate survey from the PR and Communications Association and the Chartered Institute of PR found 91% of PR professionals reported poor mental health in the past year. Karen and Michelle flag that some of this data is a couple of years old but note nothing about how the industry operates suggests it has improved. [04:47] The Solo-Specific Layer: Burnout as the Top Business Failure Predictor: Founder research places burnout among solo founders at around 54%, with three in four reporting anxiety episodes. The finding that stops Karen mid-sentence: burnout is now cited as the single biggest predictor of solo business failure — ahead of bad strategy, wrong niche, or incorrect pricing. Solo founders self-report loneliness at 7.6 out of 10 on average. Karen's framing: isolation is not just an emotional problem; it is an operational problem with a measurable business cost. [07:29] Why Standard Burnout Advice Doesn't Apply to Solos: The wellness industry's standard prescription assumes a team, a manager, HR, and PTO policies. Solos have none of those. Michelle's point lands clearly: you can't delegate to reduce your load, you can't call in sick without a client impact, and you can't take a vacation without first solving the 'who covers this' problem from scratch. The fixes that work for employed practitioners are structurally inapplicable. You need fixes that match the actual org chart — which is you. [08:43] Fix 1: The Absence Clause in Your Standard Client Agreement: Karen's first structural fix: add a clause to your standard client contract that spells out what happens when you are unavailable, planned or unplanned. What is the notification window, what is the contingency, and who is the named backup? Michelle flags that this is not a sign of weakness but a business continuity feature. Any smart client would want to see it from a vendor they're paying. Karen: tell clients about that arrangement before an emergency forces the conversation, and frame it as exactly what it is. [12:25] Fix 2: A Named Backup Partner You Have Already Introduced: The second fix goes further than just having a backup plan. You need a specific named person your clients already know exists. Not a theoretical arrangement you'd scramble to activate in a crisis, but a relationship you've built in advance with someone whose work you trust and who understands your clients well enough to step in without a cold start. Karen and Michelle both note this is one of the highest-value things the Solo PR Pro community provides: a vetted pool of peers you can actually trust with a client when you need to step back. [16:52] Fix 3: Redesign Your Client Mix to Reduce Decision Fatigue: The Muck Rack data Karen cites shows 45% of PR pros juggling seven or more projects or accounts at once, with workload named as the single biggest stressor in the survey. Michelle makes the decision-fatigue case: ten small project clients each with their own cadence, tools, and personal definition of urgent will burn you out faster than three deeper retainer relationships, even if the revenue is identical because you're spending more of yourself per dollar earned. Fewer relationships, fewer daily judgment calls, less strain on your brain. Karen connects this directly to the specialization economy episode: specializing isn't just a pricing play, it's a nervous system play. [22:59] Fix 4: A Financial Runway Earmarked for Stepping Back: The fourth fix is specific: treat two to four weeks of 'totally unreachable' as a budget line item you're actually saving toward, in the same lane as quarterly taxes. Karen calls it burnout insurance. The logic: if the money already exists for the pause, you are far more likely to take it before you are forced into it by illness or collapse. This doesn't mean saving a large sum immediately; it means building the habit and giving the fund a name, which makes it real rather than just a thought you swat away before the next task. [25:20] Community as an Operational Fix, Not a Soft Add-On: Karen and Michelle close on the business case for community framed explicitly as an operational fix in the same category as a contract clause or a financial buffer. Karen's framing: when you're the only person in the room, you lose the ability to tell the difference between 'this is genuinely urgent' and 'I've been alone with this problem too long and it started to feel enormous.' A peer network gives you that reality-check system back. Michelle: for a solo, community may be the single highest-leverage structural fix on the entire list. [28:10] The One Takeaway Karen Wants You to Leave With: Karen's closing ask: don't let the takeaway be 'try to relax more.' Instead, audit your business the way you would audit a client's crisis plan. Where is your single point of failure? What actually happens if you're offline, unplanned, for 48 hours? If you don't have an answer, that's your project for this month. Not a retreat. Not a spa day. A contract clause, a named backup partner, an honest client mix review, and a runway line item. Resources & Additional Information PRCA / CIPR: CIPR/PRCA 2023/2024 Mental Wellbeing Audit announcement Communicate Magazine: 91% PR professionals suffer poor mental health All Things IC coverage Muck Rack: State of Work Life Balance in PR PR and Communications Association / Chartered Institute of PR:  Mental Wellbeing Audit Foundra: Burnout Is the Top Reason Solo Founders Quit in 2026 Boss Coach: 2026 State of Founder Wellness for Small Business Life Hack Method: Entrepreneur Mental Health and Burnout Statistics  Hatch Tribe: Before Burnout Becomes a Problem Solopreneur Global:  Overcome Burnout Running a One-Person Business Pari-Cherry: Decision Fatigue: Why Business Owners Struggle Psalmlog: Solopreneur Guide to Decision Fatigue Related Episodes and Community Resources: Episode 349, What Solo PR Pros Need to Know Now About the Specialization Economy Solo PR: Blog, Resources, Join Community That Solo Life: Catch up on all episodes Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, President of Solo PR Pro, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and practical advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Listen to all episodes and catch up on previous conversations at thatsololife.com.

After a period of depression and denied PTO request, Jody Roberts disappeared from her home in Wauna, Washington after attending a house party the night before.  It wasn't until 12 years later that Jody was found, far from Washington, with a few new additions to her life.  This is the odd missing person's case of Jody Roberts/Jane Dee. Sources https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19970717/2550033/jody-roberts-two-lives-come-together----details-emerge-about-her-in-colorado-and-alaska https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article167658427.html https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/when-missing-adults-dont-want-to-be-found-the-legal-fallout-of-a-staged-disappearance/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/740225469/?match=1&terms=%22Jody%20Roberts%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/740102342/?match=1&terms=%22Jody%20Roberts%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/673882093/?match=3&terms=%22Jody%20Roberts%22  

What happens when social workers, therapists and caregivers are expected to support everyone else while navigating political instability, financial pressure and burnout themselves?In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast®, host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW, reconnects with licensed clinical social worker, therapist, speaker and nonprofit founder Marvin Toliver, LCSW.Marvin discusses his private practice, Reimagine Culture LLC, and his nonprofit organization, Dear Black Man, You Good?, which works to improve the mental health and overall wellness of Black men through radical education, community care, healing groups and nontraditional wellness experiences.The conversation explores Black masculinity, homophobia, HIV stigma, social work entrepreneurship, private practice, clinical supervision, decolonizing therapy and the emotional cost of helping others during difficult political and economic times.Marvin also reflects on his deeply personal TEDx talk about Black masculinity, sexuality, homophobia and his HIV diagnosis. He explains why vulnerability and storytelling can help others feel less isolated, challenge stigma and create opportunities for collective healing.Bas and Marvin also discuss the importance of local politics, protecting vulnerable communities, taking PTO, setting boundaries and addressing the systems that contribute to poverty, health disparities, burnout and financial instability.This episode is an honest conversation about survival, liberation, community care and what it means to remain present when the world feels overwhelming.

On a random Wednesday, a friend texted Krysta: in your neighborhood, want to grab lunch? First thought: "I don't have time." Then the thing that stopped her cold — there wasn't a single meeting on her calendar. Just a to-do list and a rule nobody gave her. She took the lunch. This episode came out of it.In this episode we dive into:• Why "I'm not doing enough" never survives the follow-up: based on what?• The punishment loop high achievers run when the day doesn't match the list• Why "balance" is the wrong word — and what calibrating actually looks like• How a planned diet break and a Thursday lunch are the exact same toolYou Built the Freedom, Then Stayed Out of It• A friend asks if you're free and you say no before you open your calendar — and there was nothing on it• You get five of seven things done, look at the clock at six, and grade the day a wash• The tell: your answer to an "unproductive" day is taking something from yourself — the lunch, the dinner, the entire Saturday• You worked this hard for more choice and flexibility, and now you behave like you need to submit a PTO request to yourselfFree Will Cuts Both Ways• The reminder to repeat this week: you always get it done. Go look for the evidence — it's everywhere• Where the rules came from: an environment that only sells extremes — hustle era on one end, soft girl era on the other, each packaged as the only way• Balance implies every day needs a perfect ratio of work, rest, movement, and people. Calibration says some weeks need more of you and some need half a day• The litmus test: is this actually required of me right now, or am I following an old rule because I'm used to it?• Free will includes choosing the hard thing — the difference is choosing it on purpose, not as punishment for a Tuesday that didn't go your wayA Full Life Is Not a Detour• The lunch that produced this episode, and the neighbor who reached out on LinkedIn after two years of elevator small talk• The research backs it: broaden-and-build theory shows positive emotion widens attention and thinking, so you notice the opportunity you'd otherwise walk past• Not every fun thing needs a business justification. Go to lunch just to go to lunch — the duality is the point• Cut the fullness of your life every time you feel behind, and you eventually cut the things that made you good at the workFix Tip of the WeekThe diet break. Gym performance consistently dropping, hunger high enough that adherence now takes willpower, food on your mind constantly — that's your signal for a planned maintenance phase. Calories come back up, tracking and structure stay in place. You practice eating more without more becoming anything goes. Lost the weight and gained ten back? You probably skipped this. Maintenance is where you're headed anyway.This Week's ExerciseName one rule you follow that nobody gave you — around work, money, your schedule, or something as small as believing you can't grab an 11am coffee on a weekday. Ask whether it's helping you right now. If it is, keep it. If it isn't, rewrite it. Then DM Krysta which one you changed.No Such Thing of the WeekThere's no such thing as needing permission when you're the one writing the rules.The sweet spot between hustle culture and the soft girl era was never another era at all — it's just getting better at deciding. Whether you built a flexible schedule and never use it or you've been dieting since January with no end date, this one gives you the framework and the permission to quit trading your life for a quota you set on a random Tuesday.Looking for more? Check out EP34, Confidence Is Built in the Reps — Your At-Bats Are the Strategy, where we get into how the proof you're after is already in your track record.Follow Krysta:⁠@thekrystahuber⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠⁠⁠@thespreadmktg ⁠

It's time to get your A2 Loadout, hop into your Fuchikoma, and get ready to deploy. I know you wanted to talk about your PTO, but I need to talk about humanism real quick here. Mechs discussed: Fuchikoma Vaping Jameson Huge Cyborg All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Human trafficking, child trafficking, pedophilia, gun violence, human rights violations, corporate espionage, and gore. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). We have an obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Join OSG's Discord here. We stream on Twitch! You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod as well. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. Our theme for GITS 2026 coverage is "Rap Trumpet 2 prod LiL HöFF" by HarmonixHub.

A company's approach to health goes far beyond insurance plans and PTO. Chris, Jonathan, and Sasha discuss how prioritizing physical and mental wellness shapes leadership, culture, productivity, and long-term business success. From personal health journeys and company wellness initiatives to benefits, burnout, and leading by example, this conversation explores why investing in your people is one of the best investments you can make in your business.Presented by Trainual

Why can taking PTO, stepping away during the holidays, leaving on time, or protecting even one hour for yourself feel like letting down your team or the people you love? This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, unpack the guilt veterinary professionals often carry when they step away from the clinic. Their message is simple: feeling guilty is not the same as being selfish, and discomfort does not mean a boundary is wrong. Beckie reflects on her own evolution from a “baby technician” who felt she had something to prove to someone who learned that rest and boundaries are worth the initial discomfort. As she reminds listeners, “You can't expect that free time to just come.” Even five, ten, or fifteen protected minutes can be a meaningful place to begin, and, after taking that time, “you do come back better.” Ernie shares the lesson that has guided him through decades in veterinary medicine: “If I were trying to protect my time to improve my overall health, that was not selfish. It was essential.” In fact, he makes a strong case for how protecting your well-being can help you better support your family, coworkers, clients, and patients over the long term. Our hosts also challenge practice owners, managers, medical directors, and teammates to examine the culture surrounding PTO and self-care. Comments like “must be nice” or “I wish I could do that” can turn time spent on personal growth into shame. Thoughtful scheduling, appropriate coverage, and genuine encouragement can make healthy boundaries possible, and business leaders must lead by example. They also point out that self-care is not limited to vacations or spa days. It may be a walk, a workout, a chapter of a book, a few quiet minutes, or meaningful time with the people you love. The goal is not perfect balance. It is returning with more energy, patience, and perspective, and building a veterinary career that leaves room for a life beyond the clinic. #VetMed #VetTechLife #VeterinaryWellbeing #PracticeManagement #WorkLifeBalance

When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they're likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today's insurance landscape. With that in mind, let's dive into your August 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Minutes.

In this episode, host Matt Rogers and co-host Dr. Brian McCraw talk with Shara Bumgarner, cofounder of Houston's Joy School, and architect Janann Pittman of Jackson & Ryan Architects about creating a K-8 school built for kids with learning differences. From the school's humble start with four students in 1997 to its thoughtfully designed campus today, Shara and Janann unpack how intentional design - down to door handles and bathroom stalls - can turn a school into a true second home. They dig into individualized instruction, the "it depends" philosophy, and why joy, not just remediation, should be at the heart of every learning space. Takeaways: No one-size-fits-all - Kids are grouped by specific learning needs, not grade level or diagnosis. Design follows philosophy - Spaces are built around flexibility and the school's culture, not just function. Details matter - Even door handles and toilet flushes were chosen to ease student anxiety. Safety enables learning - An anxious brain can't learn, so comfort comes first for kids and parents alike. Joy beats survival - Disco balls and dance parties aren't extras - they're core to helping kids truly thrive.   About Shara Bumgarner: Shara Bumgarner co-founded The Joy School in 1997 and has been our Head of School since 2002. Shara's inspiration for starting The Joy School stemmed from witnessing bright students with learning differences and disabilities slip through the cracks in public school because of a lack of understanding of such students. Shara is committed to providing the most optimal, joyful environment for students and teachers with an emphasis on embracing individual differences. Starting The Joy School changed her life as an educator, and she hopes to have that same impact on each student, parent and teacher at the School. Outside of school, Shara focuses on her family, which includes her supportive husband and three daughters. Link to Shara's LinkedIn account - Link Link to The Joy School Website - Link   About Janann Pittman, AIA: For over 35 years, since her first K-12 and higher education projects, Janann has been passionate about institutional and educational architecture that reinforces and expands communities, and impacts children of all ages. As a Principal with Jackson & Ryan Architects, Janann is licensed in multiple states, with education projects from Pennsylvania to Texas. Janann seeks to understand her unique clients and their communities, so her designs reflect them and serve them in highly personal ways.  Janann comes from a family of educators and has served on numerous PTO boards and committees for her sons' schools, on the Rice University Alumni Board, and was a founding board member of Books Between Kids.  While Janann loved her time at Rice University, she is most enthusiastic about her middle school years at Shoreham-Wading River Middle School. Named a Blue Ribbon School the first year the award was given, Janann loved the fabulous arts and community service programs, and the focus on interdisciplinary projects, in smaller neighborhood communities. And, the amazing school even had goats! Link to Janann's LinkedIn account - Link Link to Education portion of JRA web site  Link to JRA education web page Link to Jackson & Ryan Architects Education brochure Link to Design for Education brochure   Episode 345 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website      

We review the racing from IM703 Boise and WTCS London at the weekend. Individual physiological adaptations to a repeated 8-wk endurance training period exhibit limited reproducibility. We discuss a recent study which demonstrates how an individual's response to one training period does not reliably reflect their capacity to adapt to the same training stimulus in the future. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:01:29 – Tour de France 0:03:12 – Morzine as a triathlon destination 0:07:00 – IRONMAN 70.3 Boise Race Review 0:23:05 – T100 big announcement…. not! 0:25:00 – Oakley Meta Glasses 0:28:27 – PTO and short course racing 0:29:33 – Supertri 0:30:14 – WTCS London 0:41:00 – Downhill running 0:43:45 – Guy Crawford Coach of the Year 0:49:05 – Coaching in the AI era 0:53:19 - Study LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ IRONMAN 70.3 Boise at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-boise T100 London at https://t100triathlon.com/london/participate/ WTCS London at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-london Supertri at https://supertri.com/ Oakley Meta Glasses https://www.oakley.com/en-us/l/oakley-meta Limited reproducibility of individual physiological adaptations to repeated endurance exercise training. A study at https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00154.2026?utm

You feel guilty for calling in sick, taking earned vacation, or setting a boundary at work. What if that guilt was never really yours? Christie Mulholland is a palliative care physician and certified physician development coach. This episode is based on her article "Why your physician guilt may not actually be yours," published on KevinMD. She unpacks what psychoanalyst Laurence Blum called hidden guilt, the kind that often begins in childhood and turns capable kids into compulsive achievers who feel wrong for resting. You will hear how administrators and insurance companies can step into the role an authority figure once held, and why that quietly fuels burnout. Christie also shares how she helps physicians question where the guilt comes from, and the small first steps, from using all your PTO to weighing a part-time role or sabbatical. Press play to learn how to tell whether your guilt is real or inherited, and what to do the next time it shows up. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast

Most organizations overlook the true power of vulnerability and flexibility—until they discover that empathetic leadership fuels higher engagement, loyalty, and results. Lindsey Ray Kortan reveals how her unconventional approach transformed her organization and her life, showing that leading with authenticity and compassion isn't a weakness—it's a game-changer. In this eye-opening conversation, Lindsey shares her journey from a California childhood marked by illness and perseverance to leading one of Nebraska's most impactful nonprofits. You'll discover how her upbringing shaped her leadership style—one rooted in work ethic, purpose, and vulnerability—and how she's redefining what it means to support your team both professionally and personally. We break down the tangible strategies Lindsey employs: fostering psychological safety through policies like unlimited PTO and emotional vulnerability, creating a culture where life outside work is valued, and building trust through transparency. You'll learn how authentic leadership inspires your team to show up fully, even when personal crises hit, and why pulling back from perfection builds resilience and innovation. Plus, Lindsey candidly discusses the importance of mentorship, surrounding yourself with high-potentials, and the courage it takes to pivot toward purpose—even when it feels risky. Her insights will inspire you to rethink your leadership approach, prioritize genuine connection, and embrace the human side of work to unlock massive organizational and personal growth. Perfect for managers, founders, and anyone serious about making meaningful impact—this episode offers a fresh perspective on leading with heart, building trust, and creating a workplace where people thrive through vulnerability and compassion. Are you ready to lead differently? Lindsey Ray Kortan is the CEO of Ronald McDonald House Omaha, passionate about serving families and transforming culture through authentic, people-first leadership. Her innovative strategies have empowered her team to deliver exceptional care while cultivating an environment where life outside work is prioritized—a vital lesson for leaders at any level. Tune in to discover how embracing vulnerability and redefining workplace support can revolutionize your leadership, your team, and your impact. Don't miss this conversation if you believe that the future of work is rooted in authenticity and care—because when leaders lead with compassion, everyone wins. #RonaldMcDonald #McDonaldhouse #Omaha #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer has been looking a little different around here when it came to my schedule as a virtual assistant so I figured I would run through what it's looked like, including our childcare schedule, when I was getting client work done, and how I was able to go to Colorado for over 2 weeks to see my family (without requesting PTO or having to take time off of work)!If you are looking for a flexible side hustle or a way to make money from home, without sacrificing important seasons in your life (like the summer before your oldest goes to Kindergarten

Not every episode follows a single thread, and this one does not try to. Paul McManus of McManus Kitchen and Bath pulls back the curtain on navigating a down market, building a generous PTO policy that keeps great people around, rethinking his website from the ground up, using AI to strengthen process instead of replace it, and opening a brand new showroom with some genuinely creative ideas inside. If you want an honest look at how a seasoned remodeler is thinking and building right now, this one delivers.Today's episode is sponsored by Builder Funnel! Click here to learn more about how Builder Funnel helps remodelers and home builders grow through strategic digital marketing.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key TakeawaysTrack lead flow and KPIs to anticipate market shifts.Use a flexible PTO policy to boost team loyalty.Invest in showroom expansion and new services.Leverage AI for process improvement and data organization.Focus on process improvement before adopting new AI tools.Chapters00:00 Introduction and market overview for 202602:02 Current market challenges and lead flow issues04:11 Financial management and preparing for a down year06:08 Using KPIs to anticipate market trends07:57 PTO policies and employee engagement12:00 Website strategies and copywriting tips20:02 Embracing AI and process automation38:00 Showroom expansion and new service offerings50:05 Future market opportunities and growth areas57:55 Closing thoughts and key takeaways