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Send us Fan MailTommy is settling into his new old studio and David is eager to help out. One wonders how his eagerness will be rewarded. And Ian finds himself a bit stuck while trying to figure out his next move. Can James be of any assistance? And then there's Max and Jason. Oh, and then there's… oh, wait that would be telling. Based on the play Two and Two Together by Peter Cosmas Sofronas. Written and Directed by Peter Cosmas Sofronas. Produced by Peter Cosmas Sofronas with Dan Murray, Starring (in order of appearance) Adam Heroux as David Sharpe, Dan Murray as Tommy Hanson, Peter Cosmas Sofronas as Jason Reyas, Samuel Berbel as Max Boudreau, Ed Fell as John Hanson, J.P. Giuliotti as Ian Mahoney, Jon Vellante as James Rogers, and Rachael Rabinovitz as Hayley Gettelman. Sound Engineering by Dan Murray. Sound Editing by Peter Cosmas Sofronas. Theme Music by Valerie Forgione.Support the showScripts of Two and Two Together and the first two seasons of Putting 2&2 Together can be purchased at Amazon.com. Merchandise available at TeeSpring. Donations can be made at By Me a Coffee. For further information, please visit puttingtwoandtwotogether.com. 

[00:30] The Claude God (23 minutes) Anthropic insiders say some employees are treating the company's AI chatbot Claude like a human or even a god. Americans are outsourcing their education, their thinking and even their religious responsibilities to artificial intelligence. Putting your faith in AI is dangerous. [23:40] WorldWatch (4 minutes) [27:50] The Key of David: ‘Are You Running From God?' (27 minutes)

I'm Chris Hall, this is the Downtime Podcast, and you're tuned into your Whistler pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Don’t forget, if you enjoy these shows and want to support us in making them until the end of the season, we’d really appreciate your support. This series is fully independent, we don't have brand backing. Putting it together means paying Chris, Neko and Olly for their time, and getting to races where possible to bring you the best coverage we can. It's a big commitment, and it only works because of you. Last season, a few hundred of you stepped up and made it happen and we've stoked that more of you have been helping out this season too. It’s not too late to get involved and to say thank you, we’ve got race jerseys from Tahnée Seagrave, Danny Hart, Andy Kolb, Anna Newkirk, Gracey Hemstreet and Martin Maes to give away to lucky Patreon supporters very soon. So if you're into World Cup downhill and want the best insight going, head to patreon.com/downtimepodcast and support from as little as £3 a month. It genuinely makes a difference. The final races of the 2026 season are here and for the first time, World Cup racing heads to Whistler. Join me and Chris Kilmurray as we dig into the challenges of this unique 1199 track, what it really means for World Cup mountain bike racing to be taking place in Whistler, the championship battles to watch and much more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this Whistler pre-race show with Chris Kilmurray. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo – Clint Trahan / Crankworx

Justin Townsend of MycoMeditations explains the "golden shadow" and why psychedelic facilitators need to be well-trained to hand that projection back rather than take it on. The dark shadow is the unsavory stuff we don't want to admit to: the shame, the disgust, the fear. The golden shadow, however, is the beautiful stuff about ourselves: our strengths, our creativity and our capacities for success. However, the golden shadow can get buried and projected just as much as the dark shadow. The way it shows up is as a kind of intense admiration for someone else. Putting them up on a pedestal, viewing them with all these beautiful qualities of ourselves that we're unable to see in ourselves. This could be a retreat leader, a therapist, a celebrity, or a guru. In this clip from episode 170, Justin walks us through how projection of the golden shadow can happen in psychedelic therapy and the problems that his can cause for both the participant and the facilitator when that facilitator is not ready and willing to refuse that projection and instead help their participant integrate it.    CHAPTERS (00:00) What the shadow and the golden shadow are (01:39) Spotting the projection, in retreats and in public (02:14) The facilitator's job, and how followers build a guru (04:31) Slow boil: how good people become the villain (6:54) Outro ***This is a clip from 'The Business and Practice of Psilocybin Therapy in Jamaica | Justin Townsend ~ ATTMind 170', Adventures Through The Mind Podcast, episode 170*** FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST

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What a week. The Federal Reserve is hiking rates again, inflation remains stubborn, Washington is rewriting the rules for digital assets, Bitcoin is moving, and the Magnificent Seven are starting to tell very different technical stories. On today's TraderMerlin, we're wrapping up one of the more consequential trading weeks we've seen recently and connecting the dots between monetary policy, inflation, technology, crypto and the trades I'm personally watching. The biggest story was clearly the Federal Reserve. The Fed raised rates 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, marking its first rate hike in more than three years. But the quarter-point increase itself isn't the important part. The important question is: Is this one hike—or the beginning of another tightening cycle? That question became even more important after the latest inflation numbers. August CPI rose 0.4% for the month and 3.4% year-over-year, while producer prices increased 0.4% for the month and 5.4% over the past year. Inflation isn't dead. And if prices continue pushing higher, the Fed may have more work to do. Meanwhile, the digital-asset world had a massive week of its own. The CLARITY Act ran into trouble in Washington, the battle over stablecoin yield and community-bank deposits intensified, and the SEC rolled out its new Innovation Exemption, opening the door for certain tokenized U.S. stocks to trade onchain through permissioned automated market makers and liquidity pools. Crypto isn't just sitting on the outside of traditional finance anymore. The infrastructure is beginning to merge. We'll break down: The Fed – Why rates went higher and what could come next Inflation – What CPI and PPI are telling us about the road ahead Digital Assets – CLARITY, stablecoins, SEC/CFTC developments and tokenization Bitcoin & Crypto – What the changing regulatory landscape means for traders Magnificent Seven Technicals – Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla Market Leadership – Are the Mag 7 still driving this market—or is leadership beginning to fracture? My Trades – Updates on the positions I'm currently watching, what's working, what isn't and how I'm managing risk The Magnificent Seven may be especially important here. For years, traders could almost treat these companies as a single trade. That's changing. Some charts remain technically strong while others are showing very different momentum, support and resistance structures. That divergence can tell us a lot about what's happening underneath the major indexes. And, as always, I'll finish with updates on my own trades—because analyzing markets is one thing. Putting your money on the line is another. Listen now:

Nick and Jonathan talk about whether or not Todd Monken might be putting himself in a tough spot if he continues to start Deshaun Watson.

What does it really take to start a product business when you have no experience in the industry and no idea where to begin?In this episode, I'm joined by Louie Watkins, founder of Clear for Men, a British skincare brand with a mission to encourage more conversations around male mental health. Louie didn't have a background in skincare or business. In fact, before starting Clear for Men, he was working on the railway and thought that was where his career was heading. We talk about how Louie took his idea and turned it into a real product, from finding a UK manufacturer and developing his cleanser to getting his first customers and gradually building trust in the brand.Louie is also really open about how difficult those early stages were. His first year brought just 31 orders, and without a big advertising budget, he had to work out how to get people to discover and trust a completely new brand. We also talk about building a brand around a genuine purpose, why community comes before product for Louie, and what he's learnt about focusing on what works for your business rather than getting distracted by what everyone else is doing.If you have a product idea but feel like you don't have the experience or knowledge to make it happen, I think you'll get a lot from Louie's story.Find Louie here:Website: https://clearformen.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/louis-watkins-29637126aInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareclear_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareclear_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareclear1Chapters00:00 Meet Louie Watkins and Clear for Men00:28 Where the idea for Clear for Men came from05:17 Developing a skincare product from scratch07:59 Finding the right UK manufacturer13:46 Creating packaging and the customer experience16:27 Putting community and mission before product18:44 Conversations around male mental health and self care25:40 Finding the first customers28:30 Building an audience through live streaming32:48 The reality of growing a product business37:04 Where to spend your time as a solo founder41:10 Focusing on what actually works45:37 Business, purpose and wellbeing47:11 Louie's number one piece of advice for product founders49:36 Why you don't need to do what everyone else is doingLET'S CONNECTFollow me on YouTubeFind me on InstagramWork with me Buy My Book: Bring Your Product Idea To LifeIf you enjoy this podcast, and you'd like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/supportMentioned in this episode:Amazon Made Easy is now openMy membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open. It's a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow. Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community. Find out more: https://vickiweinberg.com/membership membership

In this bonus episode, hear the full speech at World Nuclear Symposium in London from internationally renowned architect Lord Norman Foster. In it he says that nuclear's ability to provide a "vast amount of power" with "a tiny imprint" means that micro-modular power units should be being produced at "industrial-scale, like jet engines" with the potential to autonomously power new developments and move beyond the "obsolete idea of a grid". Speaking without notes, the 91-year-old multi-award-winner behind numerous iconic projects, including the HSBC building in Hong Kong, the Gherkin building in London and Apple's Californian campus, said that the 19th Century was the age of the Industrial Revolution, but the world was now moving into a new age, of "electrical revolution". He warned that, over decades, targets set to address climate change had not been met, and fossil fuels still dominated. Referring to wind and solar power, he said: "As a civilisation we hinge on the balance between the built-world and nature, so there is an imperative to get that balance right and not to threaten the very ecosystems that we survive on." He described himself as a fairly recent convert to nuclear energy - "my entry point was the nuclear battery, the micro-modular reactor - I was amazed to discover that something container-sized, with a co-generator, another similar-sized container of six metres/20 feet, could power 25 East Side blocks, a small town or community".World Nuclear Symposium, organised by World Nuclear Association, was held in London in the second week of September. There will be full reports and highlights of the event in the next edition of the World Nuclear News podcast.Key links to find out more:Foster + PartnersNorman Foster Institute World Nuclear NewsSummit hears of surging interest in investing in nuclear projects Email newsletter:Sign up to the World Nuclear News daily or weekly news round-upsContact info:alex.hunt@world-nuclear.orgEpisode credit:  Presenter Alex Hunt. Co-produced and mixed by Pixelkisser Production

Changing your training programme every few weeks could be one of the biggest reasons you're not making the progress you wantIf you're training 3–4+ times per week, eating reasonably well and putting in plenty of effort, but your physique still isn't reflecting that effort, constantly changing your approach could be the problemIn this video, I explain why your physique needs the same thing a successful business does - a clear strategy, consistency and enough time for that strategy to workRather than jumping between different training splits, exercises, rep ranges, diets and fitness trends, you need a personalised plan built around where you are now, where you want to get to, and the steps required to get thereThe strategy shouldn't constantly change. Your execution should improve⁣⁣If you'd like to find me on other social media platforms or get in touch to ask questions, you can do so at the following:Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/benhowardfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/benhowardfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@benhowardfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/benhowardfitnes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@benhowardfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teamben-e-fit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - ben@benhowardfitness.com

Lindsey is back with part two of her postpartum catch-up, getting honest about personal growth, relationships, and identity after becoming a mom of two. She shares what this season has taught her about asking for help, letting go of comparison, and giving herself permission to do motherhood her own way. She opens up about marriage, couples therapy, communication, and the reality of doing the relationship work while raising two kids. She also talks about how her priorities have shifted, what she's temporarily letting go of, and why she's learning to trust the timing of her creativity + career. Most of all, Lindsey reflects on the identity shift that comes with a major life transition—and why uncertainty doesn't have to mean confusion. This is a reminder to give yourself grace, stay present, and trust that the next version of you is allowed to look different. We also talk about:  Building a childcare + support system that actually works for you Why you shouldn't compare your motherhood to anyone else's Marriage, couples therapy, and staying connected through big life changes Why communication gets harder when you're overwhelmed The identity shift that comes with becoming a mom of two Letting go of perfection, productivity, and pressure Putting creativity + career on the back burner without abandoning them Trusting the ebb + flow of priorities, relationships, and self-care Entering a new decade with more uncertainty, curiosity, and trust Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Shop on eufy.com:https://eufyofficial.com/eufy_Baby_BFM_Campaign_Almost30_0_197307 Shop on Amazon:https://shop.eufy.com/eufy_Baby_BFM_Campaign_233172 Discount code: AM30EUFY for an extra 15% off. Sponsors:  Upwork | Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.  Rebel | Go to https://fromrebel.com for home, baby, outdoor, and more, all at up to 70% off the brands you already love. Larineco | Get 50% off at https://buylarine.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. Instant Hydration | Go to https://instanthydration.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for over 40% off your first subscription order.  BetterHelp | Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. The Absorption Company | Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  The Real Real | Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.

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Run this town. Today is Papers' Friday. Boy crazy in Geneva. Doug says the lede is the Doggies. Clean sheet. Hotter than a pistol. Cards and Giants had a swift one going through six innings yesterday. Some postgame sound from the Doggies head coach. Audio of Roman Burki talking about what it means to play for the club's first trophy. Charming one ply soft. Better atmosphere on Saturday: Cards game or Mizzou vs. Troy? Dan Lanning and Oregon might just put it on Portland State.What's the music theme for the day? Songs that feature 'Run.' Two hosts sleeping together are good for a show. Is Mike Francesa doing EMOTD now. Audio of him trying to find his email. Don Le Greca is hotter than a pistol about a caller being mad about cheering for Pete Alonso. USE YOUR DAMN BRAIN!! Feel bad for Javier. What's your favorite mixed drink, Martin? At the bar with the kids. Doug The Mule. Have the Blues retired Roman Turek's number?The King Roast Beef. Twice the meat. A text sent in 14 times. Audio of Joey Zanaboni's calls of the Doggies goals last night. The whole town went to St. Gabe's. Martin's got a spur of the moment surprise guest. Joined by Chief Craig Berube. In town just hangin' and golfing. Chief's a free agent, what's he got planned? Will he coach again? The Toronto experience. Robert Thomas being named captain. His golf game.LSU QB Sam Leavitt unexpectedly listed on LSU's injury report as doubtful for Saturday. Ole Miss not buying it. Drink was on Wake Up Barstool talking about Ahmad Hardy's path back to the field. Doesn't sound very optimistic. Audio of Mike Norvell talking about moving trucks that he didn't order being outside of his home. Mike Locksley takes the high road when asked a question about the way James Franklin left Maryland and the disparaging comments he's made about the university in the past. Why is Maryland's stadium called The Snake Pit? There's just so much going on here.You know where this song was recorded? Overpaid chuckle buckets. What does the 6-1-Hate actually like? More Doggies talk.Joined by Cardinal analyst, Brad Thompson for his final appearance of the season. The young guys getting tons of experience this season. Brad likes the direction the organization is taking and thinks the future is bright. What's his biggest takeaway from this year? What kind of additions would he like to see for next year and beyond? What does he make of Matthew Liberatore? Jordan Walker's emergence. Catching depth.Questions coming in for the dais. Doug's getting another invite to bowl. The Last MySpace user wants Jackson to call him a 'Good Boy.' Time for a text audit. An astute and accurate diagnosis. TALK SPORTS!! Text warfare. Swamp ass at the game yesterday. Tony Vitello had some praise for the Cards. Are we coming up on the last game at Busch Stadium for a while with the looming work stoppage?Joined by Senator Eric Schmitt to talk the latest on the Protect College Sports Act. Another vote coming in an hour or so. What is the argument against it? A pool for player compensation.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDJason Gosrau of Schaefer Door stops by the studio. He was out at Doug's house yesterday. Excited to give away a new garage door for this month's EMOTD winner. Putting a garage door on a car port. EMOTD is not a civilian segment but apparently Hubbard was playing it in the lobby. Wife Offerings. Nice broad shoulders. The Super Cute Pat. Doug thinks the garage door opener is one of the great technological advances. Hoop & Stick.How would we look as women? Parchment Paper. Living and dying with high school football results. Who is St. Gabe's big rival? Five televisions in your garage IS in fact hoosier. Are there a lot of CBC graduates serving fries? Things are looking up for a wonderful autumn. Audio of Alexander Steen talking before camp. Doug's not happy with the audio.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-12:08) Jason Gosrau of Schaefer Door stops by the studio. He was out at Doug's house yesterday. Excited to give away a new garage door for this month's EMOTD winner. Putting a garage door on a car port. EMOTD is not a civilian segment but apparently Hubbard was playing it in the lobby. Wife Offerings. Nice broad shoulders. The Super Cute Pat. Doug thinks the garage door opener is one of the great technological advances. Hoop & Stick.(12:16-22:51) How would we look as women? Parchment Paper. Living and dying with high school football results. Who is St. Gabe's big rival? Five televisions in your garage IS in fact hoosier. Are there a lot of CBC graduates serving fries? Things are looking up for a wonderful autumn. Audio of Alexander Steen talking before camp. Doug's not happy with the audio.(23:01-28:14) And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny Picard begins a new chapter of "The Danny Picard Show," as he returns to doing the show solo. In this episode, he opens with a "state of the show" address. Danny also reacts to NFL Week 1, looks ahead to Week 2, pushes back on AI ending humanity, and much more.0:00 - Danny is back to doing the show solo: "State of The Danny Picard Show Address"15:10 - Enough with the Taylor Swift Cam during Chiefs games15:52 - Danny will NOT audition to be the "Voice of Logan Airport" in Boston21:52 - Putting a bow on the previous chapter of "The Danny Picard Show"23:23 - NFL needs to stop adding weeknight games32:30 - Shocked at the spread for Steelers vs Patriots in Week 235:58 - Where do the Patriots rank amongst the AFC after Week 1?56:30 - Will AI end humanity?Please smash that SUBSCRIBE button, LIKE, and leave a COMMENT!Follow Danny on instagram: https://instagram.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@dannypicardFollow Danny on X: https://x.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedannypicardshowhttps://dannypicard.comhttps://notorioustake.com#NFL #DannyPicard #sports

See the importance of putting into practice God's word as Christian Chae shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Trust • Exploration • Authenticity: Creating Relationships Through Honesty, Consent & ConnectionIn this episode of Teatime with Miss Liz, we welcome Victoria Joseph — Certified Professional Matchmaker, Dating Strategist, Founder & President of Birds of a Feather Matchmaking, U.S. Navy Veteran, ENM Educator, Community Builder, Speaker, Writer and Event Host.Victoria specializes in ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and founded Birds of a Feather Matchmaking, a specialty boutique matchmaking firm serving people exploring ethically non-monogamous, open, polyamorous and swinger/lifestyle relationships.With more than 10 years of personal experience with non-monogamy, Victoria brings both professional expertise and lived experience to an important conversation about relationships, communication, consent, boundaries, trust and authenticity.Her work goes beyond matchmaking. Victoria is also a Dating Strategist for men entering ENM spaces, helping clients better understand communication, expectations, authenticity and how to navigate these communities respectfully and confidently.As an educator, community builder, thought leader, writer, speaker and event host, Victoria works to create space for open and respectful conversations about consensual non-monogamy.At the heart of her message are principles that can apply to relationships of every kind:Honesty. Communication. Consent. Boundaries. Trust.Before becoming an entrepreneur and matchmaker, Victoria served in the United States Navy, bringing another dimension of leadership, trust, responsibility and human connection to her life's work.What would you say to someone listening who recognizes themselves in this conversation but has been afraid to talk about their relationship needs for fear of judgment?And what would you say to someone who doesn't personally understand or agree with non-monogamy but wants to become better at respecting people whose relationships look different from their own?Today's conversation isn't about convincing anyone to choose one relationship structure over another.It's about understanding.Putting the word ethical in front of something doesn't make it ethical.Our behaviour does.It's found in honesty.It's found in communication.It's found in informed consent.It's found in respecting a person's yes — and respecting their no.Victoria's T-E-A brought three important words to the table:Trust. Exploration. Authenticity.Trust asks us to create emotional safety.Exploration asks us to remain curious without forcing someone else to follow us.And authenticity asks us to be truthful about who we are while remembering that another person's authenticity matters just as much as our own.Whether someone chooses monogamy, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, an open relationship, the lifestyle — or chooses to remain single — the labels themselves don't determine whether a relationship is healthy.How we treat one another does.Victoria Joseph, thank you for bringing a different conversation to the Teatime table and giving us an opportunity to replace assumptions with education.Thank you for pouring your T-E-A."Love can take different forms, but respect should never lose its meaning. Trust requires truth, exploration requires consent, and authenticity requires giving others the same freedom to be honest that we ask for ourselves."— Miss LizTrust • Exploration • Authenticity

What does it take to build a chiropractic practice that can keep growing without staying dependent on the owner? It starts with recognizing when the habits, systems, and assumptions that got you here no longer fit the practice you are building. Dr. Lona and Dr. Andrew explore what changes when you start treating the business side of practice with the same commitment you give the art, science, and philosophy of chiropractic. From questioning inherited practice models and understanding the numbers behind sustainability to building a team that offsets your weaknesses, they challenge practice owners to recognize when what got them here will not get them where they want to go. The more willing you are to look closely at your business, keep learning, and adapt the practice to its current season, the better positioned you are to grow without building everything around yourself.Key Highlights01:54 – Dr. Andrew recalls the moment a successful practice suddenly looked very different once he saw how much he still had to learn.04:08 – A common scheduling habit raises a bigger question about which parts of your practice exist because they still work and which are simply inherited.07:19 – What changes when the systems that served a smaller practice begin limiting the practice you are trying to build now.09:26 – Putting a monetary value on patient care can feel uncomfortable, but avoiding the numbers creates a different problem for the practice owner.11:21 – One number many doctors rarely calculate may reveal whether delivering care is actually sustainable.13:32 – A different way to think about nearby practices when the larger opportunity is reaching the people who still are not using chiropractic.15:28 – Growing beyond an owner-dependent practice requires both expansive thinking and a willingness to look closely at what the numbers are telling you.17:25 – The team member you need most may be the person whose strengths are almost the opposite of yours.20:15 – When your practice is stuck, the reason you cannot find the answer yourself may be more obvious than you think.22:14 – Retention connects the patient experience and the health of the business in a way practice owners cannot afford to overlook.27:05 - Getting more leads means little if they are not the right people for your practice. Dr. Malcolm speaks with James Chester from Success Partner Blue Rhino AI about a data-driven approach to chiropractic marketing that focuses on qualified prospects, continuously optimized creative, and smarter ad spend to help practices attract patients who are more likely to show up, convert, and stay.Resources MentionedLearn more about the TRP Remarkable Practice Immersion Oct 1 - 3, 2026 in National Harbor, MD and Nov 13 - 14, 2026 in Adelaide, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/   For more information about Blue Rhino please visit: https://www.bluerhinoai.com/ To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcastTo schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcastLearn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast

See the importance of putting into practice God's word as Christian Chae shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What happens when the church steps back from the schools—and what can happen when Christians step forward? On this edition of Priority Talk Radio, Greg and Bishop Jim Lowe welcome Jim Smitt of the National School Chaplains Association for a compelling conversation about the growing movement to bring trained, certified chaplains into America's public schools.Smith shares the story behind the national school chaplaincy movement, the influence of Coach Joe Kennedy's Supreme Court victory, and the significance of Alabama's school chaplain legislation. The discussion explores religious freedom, the role of chaplains in supporting teachers and school staff, and why Christians should consider serving in the schools.From understanding the legal landscape to becoming certified and approaching a school principal, this conversation moves beyond ideas to practical steps for putting faith into action. Discover how pastors, church members, and community leaders can help care for educators, encourage school employees, and engage one of the most influential institutions in the lives of America's families.Learn more at CampusChaplains.org and the National School Chaplains Association.

On this, our 343rd Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss logic and scientific thinking, as it is done on politically hot topics (e.g. 9/11, Charlie Kirk), and on calmer topics like whether retrievers like to fetch (or just think that we like them to fetch), and whether domestic cats see people as big, clumsy cats. Putting all the hypotheses on the table, working hard to falsify even—especially—your favorite ones—and ending up with one left standing, is the scientific way, and how we arrive at answers that are most likely to be true.*****Our sponsors:Ridge: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% off @Ridge with code DARKHORSE at https://www.Ridge.com/darkhorse #RidgepodDose for your Liver: Tasty drink with milk thistle, ginger, dandelion & turmeric to support liver health. Get 35% off your first subscription at http://dosedaily.co/DarkHorse.Puori: Clean and safe supplements, lab tested and guaranteed. Go to http://Puori.com/DarkHorse for 32% off grass-fed whey protein with a subscription. DarkHorse code works on all products!*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.orgMusic: "Marble Machine" by WintergatanThis track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.netFree License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.netThumbnail Courtesy Getty Images News: Jeremy Weine / Stringer*****Mentioned in this episode:Bret's talk in NYC, 9-10-26, at Turning the Tide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9tol-sQZAM&t=4sShermer tweet: https://x.com/michaelshermer/status/2099207300695429427Dog fetch: https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/2079691639153664273Neighborhood punk cat: https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/2093574318181474321Support the show

Fall has us in full reset mode. In TogetherMess Episode 279, we're talking house projects, getting back into workouts, eating better, organizing our lives, and why feeling better physically can completely change your mindset. We're trying to stop people-pleasing, clear the clutter, and focus on ourselves again.Thank you to our partners!Shopify - Start your free trial at https://www.SHOPIFY.COM/togethermessPoshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code TOGETHERMESS when you sign up to get $10 off your first order, or shop now at https://www.poshmark.com/togethermess and get $10 off your first purchase!Our official Jeff and Jordan merch shop is now open!Visit https://togethermess.com/ to shop TogetherMess merch, favorite finds, videos, family stories, and a little everyday chaosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Avital Levi is Educational Director at Herzl Institute in Jerusalem. She speaks with Eve Harow about the upcoming National Conservative Conference and why it's so important that Western society returns to the values that the Bible teaches. The erosion of those beliefs is possibly the major struggle for the future of civilization. Listen in .

Touch screens and added safety features are just two reasons cars are more complicated than they used to be. With so many onboard computer systems, it could leave drivers wondering whether they need to call computer repair or a mechanic.It's also one of the reasons drivers are rejecting new cars for older models. We're looking under the hood, kicking the tires, and learning about what it takes to keep your car on the road.Guests:Nile “Motormouth” Jenkins, mechanic and host of Motormouth's Morning Drive podcastChris Cozad, president and owner of Alternative Auto Care

Most remodelers call an HR person when something is already on fire. Somebody quit, somebody needs to be fired, or a role has been empty for three months and the owner is covering it at 9pm. In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan Shinholser sits down with Bryan Williams, owner of Squirrel Solutions, a fractional HR and operations firm working with remodelers and custom builders across the country. Bryan's whole premise is that the hire is almost never the actual problem. When an owner calls him about a designer or a project manager, his first move is to figure out whether it's a hiring gap — not enough hours in the day — or a role design gap, where the work is unclear and another body just adds confusion. He walks through the time study he uses to tell them apart, and the client in New York who set out to hire a project manager and ended up hiring an estimator instead. From there the conversation turns to the stuff owners already know they should do and keep putting off. Job descriptions dated 2016. KPIs nobody checks. The performance conversation that should have happened three years ago and is now costing real money. Bryan lays out the people audit he runs before pushing any change through a company, why he identifies his cheerleaders before he announces a decision, and the "I do, we do, you do" onboarding framework he uses instead of trial by fire — including how to run it when you only close three custom homes a year and don't have enough at-bats to train on. Logan pushes back throughout on what's realistic for a 20-person shop versus what sounds good on paper. The section on niceness versus kindness is worth the listen on its own. If you've been avoiding a hard conversation with a long-tenured employee because you're worried they'll quit, this episode gives you the case for having it this week instead of three years from now. Resources Mentioned in the Video: Squirrel Solutions https://solvethesquirrel.com/ 00:00 Where the name Squirrel Solutions comes from 05:36 The hiring gap vs. the role design gap 06:58 HR as preventative care instead of an ER visit 11:01 Job descriptions from 2016 and new hires who fail on arrival 18:58 Putting a number on every seat: 29:00 The people audit 34:39 "Allow an adult to be an adult" 45:41 I do, we do, you do: onboarding without trial by fire 55:14 Performance reviews and rocks

Painting contractor leads aren't automatically good or bad because they came from Facebook, Instagram, or another lead source. Jacob Ransom breaks down the painting lead strategy he uses to turn cold traffic into referral-quality opportunities.In this episode of Contractor Secrets, Tanner sits down with Jacob, founder of Monumental Growth and owner of a multi-location painting company, to break down his “Trust Stacking” system.The idea is simple: lead quality isn't determined by where the lead came from — it's determined by how much the homeowner trusts you when they reach out.Jacob breaks the system into three pillars:→ MAKE YOURSELF VISIBLEShow up consistently where your ideal homeowners spend their time.→ MAKE IT EASYRemove friction with fast responses, flexible availability, texting, Messenger, and online self-booking.→ MAKE IT REALUse real people, reviews, authentic content, and raw videos to build trust before the estimate.We also cover:→ Why “bad Facebook leads” may actually be a trust problem→ Why price objections can be trust objections→ How convenience can attract better customers→ Why being first through the door matters→ Evening and weekend estimate availability→ Why your intake process could be filtering out your best customers→ Raw phone videos vs. polished advertising→ How Jacob approaches keeping marketing costs low enough to scaleCHAPTERS:00:00 Routemize Launch Party01:27 Meet Jacob Ransom02:16 Why Some Painting Companies Scale So Fast05:00 The “Trust Recession”07:10 Price Objections vs. Trust09:06 What Actually Determines Lead Quality?09:56 Turning Cold Leads Into Referral-Quality Leads10:46 The 3 Pillars of Trust Stacking11:44 Pillar #1: Make Yourself Visible14:33 How Much Marketing Activity Is Enough?17:19 Pillar #2: Make It Easy18:29 Why Online Booking Matters19:32 Jacob's Self-Booking Results22:08 Evening & Weekend Appointments24:38 Why Being First Through the Door Matters26:07 Convenience Attracts Better Customers27:34 How Friction Filters Your Customers28:55 Stop Making It Hard to Hire You29:33 Pillar #3: Make It Real30:47 A Better Way to Use Google Reviews31:22 Raw Content vs. Polished Ads34:25 Putting the Full System Together37:15 How Lower Marketing Costs Enable Scale38:37 Jacob's Trust Stacking SOPIf you're a painting contractor struggling with inconsistent or low-quality leads, this episode will change the way you think about lead generation.Subscribe for more conversations about growing and scaling a profitable painting business.Start your Free 14 Day Trial for Routemize - https://routemize.com/Coaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthroughPurchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemoGusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen#PaintingContractor #PaintingBusiness #PaintingLeads #PaintingMarketing #ContractorMarketing #ContractorSecrets

Shelby Morgan, founder of Morgan Capital Real Estate, shares her unique approach as a dual broker and mortgage loan originator, emphasizing client education, strategic investment, and building a service-driven culture in the competitive New Jersey real estate market.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Week 2 is here, and dynasty fantasy football managers are already facing tough decisions: Which Week 1 performances were real, and which are just early-season noise?On this episode of Fantasy Six Pack, Kyle Senra and Jamie Perog break down the Week 2 Dynasty Panic Meter, identifying the players dynasty managers should be buying, selling, holding, or staying patient with after Week 1.The guys dive into Colston Loveland's zero-catch opener, Caleb Williams' QB7 spike week, and Luther Burden's route participation vs. target share before identifying buy-low opportunities on injured stars like Rome Odunze and Brian Thomas Jr.They also discuss whether it's time to sell high on D'Andre Swift, evaluate CeeDee Lamb vs. George Pickens, examine Zay Flowers' historical efficiency and dynasty ceiling, and highlight potential market windows involving Parker Washington and Bhayshul Tuten.If you play dynasty fantasy football, this episode is packed with actionable trade advice, player values, early-season overreactions, and strategies to help you maximize your roster's long-term value.Colston Loveland: Should dynasty managers panic after his Week 1 goose egg?Caleb Williams: What does a QB7 performance mean for his dynasty value?Luther Burden: Are his route peripherals telling a different story than his target share?Rome Odunze: Is his injury creating a buy-low opportunity?Zay Flowers: What does his historical efficiency say about his dynasty ceiling?D'Andre Swift: Is now the time to explore a sell-high trade?CeeDee Lamb: Assessing his Cowboys WR1 dominance and dynasty price.George Pickens: How should managers react to his Week 1 dud?Parker Washington: Is his early target production creating a market window?Brian Thomas Jr.: Putting his injury and long-term dynasty value into context.Bhayshul Tuten: What does a 15-carry workload mean for his roster value?How to identify and exploit early-season overreactions.Where Week 2 buy-low and sell-high trade windows may emerge.When to consolidate multiple players into a higher-upside dynasty asset.How to evaluate Week 1 production without overreacting to small samples.How injuries can create dynasty trade opportunities.Fantasy Six Pack: Take your fantasy football leagues to the next level with Fantasy Six Pack membership plans. Use promo code F6PPODS for 15% off.Hosts:Kyle Senra — @SenraSaysJamie Perog — @JamiePerogWhat are you doing with your dynasty rosters heading into Week 2? Are you buying low, selling high, or holding on your Week 1 panic players?

The Bar of Ireland is warning that the ongoing legal aid dispute is now putting further pressure on the criminal courts. This comes with the new legal year just weeks away Speaking to Anton with more on this was Séamus Clarke SC, Chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland.

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He stacked every FSA beginning farmer loan he could get, went from about 100 cows to 550 in roughly a year, and when the balance sheet finally settled he was positive by $278. That is the number this whole episode hangs on. Luke and Natalie Kovarik run Kovarik Cattle Co., a first generation Angus seedstock operation out of Ord, Nebraska, selling around 100 bulls a year in a January sale that started at 30. Luke was a town kid with 160 acres and a dental school plan. Natalie is fourth generation Hereford out of Montana, and today she works four jobs off the ranch, including marketing and equity in Red Ants Pants. Almost everything they earn away from the cows exists to pay for the cows. The middle of this one is the direct to consumer beef autopsy, twelve straight minutes on why selling your own beef is so much harder than the internet makes it look, why she dreaded Sunday nights, and what happened to the freezer inventory. Then the influencing pivot, why she stepped back from putting her family online, and what she does with the audience now. Also in this one: custom AI and backgrounding somebody else's calves to make equipment payments, $5,000 of blackjack money wired for embryos, reading bull catalogs like a swimsuit edition, meeting at her family's bull sale, lab grown meat and consumer trust, putting cattle back on grain farms and the pasture that rural towns already lost, hiring and keeping good help, bricking their kids' phones and putting a landline back in the house, twelve landlords and not one under 68, and why they are not building this ranch for their kids. His line on who the ranch is for: no, we're doing it for us. What should we dig into next week? Put it in the comments. JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.

Welcome to Roll Pod, an Alabama sports podcast from Bama247. On today's episode, Mike Rodak and Brett Greenberg put a final bow on Alabama's 45-17 win at Kentucky to begin conference play. We also react to the weekly coach press conferences from Monday and take a quick look at all of the action from across the country.(0:10) Intro(1:07) Lingering thoughts from Alabama's win over Kentucky last week(4:20) More thoughts on Keelon Russell figuring out the RPOs(5:10) Grading the offensive line through two weeks(8:45) Discussing the tight end usage, impact in the run game(14:10) Injury updates: Michael Carroll, Noah Rogers, AK Dear(20:35) Defensive thoughts, impact of transfers(26:02) Quickly diving into Florida State(27:20) Special teams minute, report card

In this episode, Kappy shares what's on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Vecinos Miami Beach | Vecinos IG | Josh Wagner | Christine Wiseman | Caracas BakeryGardenista | Matsuhisa AspenChef Gabe Bertaccini | Chef Dena MarinoFeld Restaurant | Chef Jake Potashnick | Feld IG postBoos Board | Apex | PlasticJoanne Chang | Flour Bakery | The Joy of Cookies | Share Our StrengthThe Spice House | Vulcan's Fire SaltFollow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

Season 12 Final: Jean Kelly Widner is the author of The Adoption Paradox: Putting Adoption into Perspective, a powerful exploration of the complex realities of adoption. Born in 1965 and adopted at birth in Washington State, Jean lives the paradox she writes about-experiencing both love and loss, belonging and separation. In her book, she shares stories from all sides of the adoption triad: adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families, alongside insights from mental health experts. Jean brings clarity and compassion to a subject often wrapped in silence and misconception. With a background as a marketing consultant and joint venture affiliate marketing expert, she and her husband have built and sold two successful e-commerce companies. She also owns a local news and storytelling blog in Boulder City, Nevada, where her love of writing continues to grow. Jean lives in Southern Nevada with her husband and two dogs, and often escapes the desert heat in their camper van, where they work remotely and explore new places. Through her writing, she invites readers to see adoption not as a simple narrative of rescue or loss-but as a layered, human experience that deserves honesty, empathy, and ethical reflection. Jean on YouTube Season 12 Book: The Adoption Paradox by Jean Kelly Widner Sign up to be part of our mailing list! Thank you to our Patreons! Join at the $10 level and be part of our monthly ADOPTEE CAFE community. The next meeting will be Saturday, September 26th at 1 pm ET. Jean on YouTube RESOURCES for Adoptees: Adoptees Connect Adoptee Mentoring Society Gregory Luce and Adoptee Rights Law Fireside Adoptees Facebook Group Dr. Liz Debetta: Migrating Toward Wholeness Movement Moses Farrow - Trauma therapist and advocate National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 OR Dial or Text 988. Kristal Parke Because She Is Adopted Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

>>Work with me for performance golf coaching (3 spots left) - email me: michael@wickedsmartgolf.com  >>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART.  SC200 Plus: The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. SC300i: An upgrade with access to more data using the Voice Caddie app.  SC4 Pro: Even more data and simulation to help you practice like a pro. I just finished one of the craziest stretches of golf I've ever played: 182 holes in 12 days. Between tournament golf, match play, long days, pressure, nerves, slow rounds, and a whole lot of walking, I learned a ton about my game—especially the mental side. In this episode, I'm breaking down the experience and sharing some of my biggest lessons, including: Why you can be nervous and still play great golf The importance of having a clear strategy before every round What I learned from adopting a "Tiger mentality" — call the shot, rehearse it, and get extremely clear before pulling the trigger Why routines really are everything under pressure How verbalizing the shot helped me commit in big moments What my bad shots taught me about my tendencies under pressure Why gratitude, calmness, and acknowledging good luck matter more than you think Putting lessons that helped me improve my reads and stop forcing putts into the hole What match play taught me about momentum Why conditioning matters if you want to play your best during long tournament stretches The danger of overthinking when slow golf gives you too much time Plus, I'll share some of the smaller adjustments that made a huge difference—from intermediate targets and staying loose between shots to a new hybrid punch shot and simplifying my mental approach over the ball. 182 holes. 12 days. A lot of golf and even more lessons. WICKED SMART GOLF  Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).  Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).  Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.  Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.  Follow Wicked Smart Golf   Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! He was a millionaire by 24. He spent 27 years as an executive in cybersecurity — traveling the world, closing deals, chasing quotas and high achievers clubs. And it almost killed him. Not metaphorically. He had cancer. He battled alcoholism. He lost himself so completely in an identity built for someone else that he didn't know who he was anymore. Then he asked for help. And everything changed. In this episode of Undiscovered Entrepreneur: Get Across the Start Line, Kenny Stoddart — founder of Iron Mind Advisors and self-described helper of the "high functioning struggler" — joins Skoob for one of the most honest and courageous conversations the show has ever had. From burnout and recovery to imposter syndrome, identity, and what it actually takes to start over at 51, this episode is for anyone who looks like they have it all together on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. What You'll Learn: How 27 years of chasing quotas and high achievers clubs cost Kenny his identity — and nearly his lifeThe shift from identity loss (cybersecurity) to identity gain (coaching)Why the "high functioning struggler" is Kenny's ideal client — and why they're everywhereWhy you can't change the world around you until you change your world firstHow to go from "I can help anybody" to finding the one target market that fitsWhy not succeeding out of the gates is actually a gift — and what the bumps teach youWhy asking for help is the biggest sign of strength, not weaknessThe imposter syndrome moment that hit a decorated executive in his first entrepreneur roomWhy passion is what differentiates you in a crowded market — because you are the differentiatorHow student athlete identity loss mirrors executive burnout — and what Kenny does about itWhy boundaries, rest, and wellness aren't soft skills — they're survival skillsKenny's six-month goal: master's degree graduation, big stages, and a business with a bow on itTimestamps: [00:00:00] – Introduction & Welcome[00:01:00] – Meet Kenny Stoddart: 27 Years in Cybersecurity and the Career That Almost Killed Him[00:02:30] – From Identity Loss to Identity Gain: The Pivot That Changed Everything[00:04:00] – We're Both Just Getting Started: The 10% Behind You Worth Bringing Along[00:05:00] – Millionaire at 24 and Still Missing the Most Important Piece[00:06:00] – Operating Through Someone Else's Lens: Why the External Win Felt Empty[00:07:00] – You Have to Wear Your Brand — Passion Is the Only Differentiator[00:08:00] – Change Your World First — Then Change One Person's World[00:09:00] – From "I Can Help Anybody" to Finding the Right Target Market[00:10:00] – The Freedom of Being Your Own CEO — And the Responsibility That Comes With It[00:11:00] – The Entry-Level Price of Entrepreneurship: Grinding Is the Cost of Getting In[00:12:30] – Grateful for Not Succeeding Out of the Gates: Why the Bumps Were Necessary[00:14:00] – Learning From People One Month Ahead and One Month Behind You[00:16:00] – Burnout Again? Setting Boundaries Before History Repeats Itself[00:17:00] – Morning Walks, Meditation & Why Wellness Is a Survival Strategy[00:19:00] – Cancer, Alcoholism & the Moment Kenny Finally Asked for Help[00:22:00] – Student Athletes and Identity Loss: Helping Them Get Ahead of the Curve[00:23:00] – We Don't Know What's Going On Inside Someone Else's Head[00:24:00] – Networking With Entrepreneurs: The Best School You'll Never Pay For[00:26:00] – There's No Competition — Only People Who Can Help Each Other[00:29:00] – Authenticity, Ethics & Being Proud of What You've Built[00:30:00] – One Piece of Advice: Walk Into the Room Like You Belong There — Because You Do[00:34:00] – Fear Is Healthy — If You're Not Scared, You're Not Thinking Big Enough[00:35:00] – Kenny's Six-Month Goal: Graduation, Big Stages & Putting a Bow on the Business[00:39:00] – How to Find Kenny, Iron Mind Advisors & the Free Identity AssessmentFree Tools:

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Putting improvement does not have to require hours of technical practice. In this episode of On the Mark, Mark Immelman is joined by Matt Davis, the creator of Putter Cup, to discuss how golfers can develop better speed control, stronger commitment and greater confidence under pressure.  Matt explains why putting deserves more attention from recreational golfers and challenges the belief that becoming a good putter requires a major investment of time. With focused, intentional practice—even for just a few minutes each day—golfers can begin closing the performance gap much faster than they might expect. The conversation also explores an often-overlooked part of putting: The human response to pressure. Reading the green, choosing a line and controlling speed all matter, but golfers must still execute when the putt counts. Matt designed the three-part Putter Cup system to simulate that pressure and make practice slightly more demanding than the real thing. Mark and Matt examine why not every five-foot putt should be played the same way, the relationship between speed and line, and how golfers can stop getting trapped by mechanical thoughts over short putts. They also discuss the importance of identifying “shot number three,” letting the putter become the hero and practicing in a way that makes the golf course feel easier. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why everyday golfers can putt at an elite level • How better putting can quickly lower your scores • Why pressure should be treated as a fourth element of putting • The relationship between read, speed, line and commitment • Why not every five-foot putt requires the same pace • How challenging practice can make real holes appear more forgiving • The difference between practicing a stroke and preparing to play • How the Speed Bump trains pace and commitment • How the Center Cup sharpens start line and entry point • How the portable To-Go Cup creates a target almost anywhere • Why thinking about mechanics can undermine short-putt performance • How better putting reduces pressure on lag putts and chip shots • What “firm in the back of the cup” should really mean • When “never up, never in” is—and is not—good advice • Why a few minutes of deliberate practice can produce meaningful results You can also watch this podcast and see the PutterCups if search and subcribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.  Do so and make more putts.

When's the last time you used AI to create something for your business and thought, "This sounds polished, but it doesn't really sound like me"?   AI can produce website copy, emails, content ideas, and even an entire website within seconds. This speed can feel exciting, especially when you're already stretched for time. Yet, moving faster doesn't automatically mean you're building something clear, differentiated, or designed to support your long-term business growth.   In this Mastering Excellence conversation, Nikki welcomes branding strategist Tiffany Neuman back to the Sales Maven Show to discuss why strategy needs to come before AI.   You learn how a strong brand foundation gives AI better direction, protects what makes your work distinctive, and creates a website and messaging ecosystem that evolves with your business instead of forcing you to start over every time something changes. The Transformation Before listening, you may find yourself: Asking AI to clarify your brand before you've defined your strategy. Receiving polished copy that sounds generic or similar to everyone else. Constantly changing your messaging because your foundation doesn't feel settled. Feeling overwhelmed by the time, cost, and decisions involved in rebuilding a website. Assuming a website built quickly is automatically built well. Wondering how to use AI without losing your voice or giving away your intellectual property. After listening, you learn how to: Put brand strategy and clear positioning ahead of AI execution. Create a central brand manual that guides your messaging, content, and website. Use AI as a trained brainstorming partner instead of handing it control of your brand. Protect your differentiation and reduce generic, copy-and-paste messaging. Build a website designed for conversion, authority, and long-term use. Create a foundation that allows your business to evolve without constantly reinventing itself. Key Takeaways In this episode, Nikki and Tiffany discuss: Why AI is only one piece of a larger branding and business strategy. How generic AI tools can create more confusion instead of greater clarity. Why your intellectual property, voice, and differentiation need to be defined before you begin generating copy. How Tiffany's Brand OS process combines strategy, trained AI support, website copy, and human expertise. Why a comprehensive brand manual becomes a useful business asset beyond the website. How AI-generated websites may create hidden problems with conversion, editing, code, and long-term maintenance. Why a strong foundation allows you to evolve without constantly questioning your direction. How both branding and selling become easier when you work from principles instead of relying only on scripts. Strategy First, AI Second AI can generate ideas, affirm your thinking, and produce content quickly.   The problem is that it doesn't automatically know whether an idea is strategically sound, distinct from your competitors, or aligned with the business you want to build.   As Tiffany explains, generic AI tools often tell you an idea is brilliant, suggest expanding it into something bigger, or draw from familiar language already circulating online.   This can leave business owners with more ideas but less clarity.   The better order is: Strategy first. AI second.   Your strategy defines who you serve, what you want to be known for, how your work is different, and what language reflects your brand.   AI can then support this strategy instead of attempting to create it for you. AI Is a Piece of the Puzzle, Not the Whole Process Tiffany shares that AI made it possible to bring a long-held vision for a more efficient branding and website process to life.   However, AI isn't the complete solution.   Her process combines more than 20 years of branding experience with: A defined strategic methodology Guided training and exercises Purpose-built AI brainstorming partners A comprehensive brand manual Conversion-focused website messaging Human review and refinement Professional website design and development   This distinction matters.   AI increases speed and access. The underlying methodology determines the quality of the result. The Brand OS Tiffany calls her process the Brand OS, or Brand Operating System.   The Brand OS creates an ecosystem for your brand and business rather than treating the website as an isolated project.   It supports newer entrepreneurs who need a clear foundation, as well as established entrepreneurs who are ready to refine, reposition, or elevate what they've already built.   The process begins by codifying the deeper elements of the brand before writing website copy.   This includes areas such as: The purpose and mission of the business The ideal client Positioning and differentiation Brand language and voice Core ideas and intellectual property The client experience Messaging that supports authority and sales   Once this foundation is clear, AI becomes far more useful because it has meaningful context to work from. Build a Brand Manual Before You Build More Content One of Nikki's biggest takeaways from going through Tiffany's process is the brand manual she created before beginning the website copy.   Clients sometimes call this document their brand Bible. Nikki refers to hers as her legacy document.   This document creates one central source for the business.   Instead of reinventing your messaging every time you write an email, create content, update a sales page, or begin a conversation with an AI tool, you have an established foundation to reference.   The brand manual can guide: Website copy Email marketing Podcast content Social media posts Sales messaging Partnerships Team members and contractors Future AI conversations   This reduces the feeling of floating from one idea to the next because the essential decisions about your brand already have a home. Use AI as a Buddy, Not the Decision-Maker Nikki describes the AI component of Tiffany's process as a buddy rather than something that writes everything for her.   This distinction protects the quality and integrity of the final work.   The AI partner supports the thinking process, generates possibilities, and speeds up execution. Nikki still evaluates the language, adjusts the phrasing, and makes sure the copy reflects how she genuinely communicates.   The result isn't simply AI-generated content.   It is Nikki's strategy, expertise, language, and judgment, supported by a tool trained to guide a specific process.   Even when an AI tool gets you 90 percent of the way there, the remaining human refinement often determines whether the content feels accurate, credible, and truly yours. Protect Your Differentiation One of the biggest risks of relying on generic AI is sameness.   AI tools learn from patterns. When many business owners ask similar questions without providing a clear brand foundation, they often receive similar language, program names, content structures, and positioning ideas.   What feels original in one private chat may already be showing up in hundreds of other businesses.   Tiffany emphasizes that differentiation is a core principle of effective branding.   Your perspective, process, frameworks, language, and intellectual property give people a reason to recognize and remember your work.   AI should support this differentiation, not smooth it away. Create a Business Brain You Control AI platforms and models continue to change.   A tool you prefer today may not be the one you use next year. Features change, model quality shifts, and your business may eventually require a different system.   Tiffany recommends creating what she calls a business brain in a separate, controlled place.   This allows you to preserve important information about your brand, messaging, processes, voice, and intellectual property instead of leaving everything scattered inside one platform.   Your business brain becomes portable.   You can bring this foundation into whichever tool or system best supports the work you're doing next. A Website Needs More Than Speed AI can now generate a website within seconds.   This capability is impressive, but speed doesn't answer the more important questions: Does the website position you as an authority? Does the messaging sound like you? Is the site designed to convert? Can you update it easily? Is the code sustainable? Does it support your long-term strategy? Are the legal and maintenance requirements addressed?   Tiffany explains that quickly generated websites can create messy back-end code, making even small changes difficult.   A site may look complete on the surface while creating future costs, limitations, and frustration behind the scenes.   The goal isn't merely to get a website online.   The goal is to create a useful business asset that supports credibility, sales, and growth. Build a System, Not Something Disposable Nikki and Tiffany compare the difference between building something durable and creating something that needs to be thrown away and replaced.   A website without a clear brand foundation may become outdated quickly because the messaging wasn't connected to a larger strategy.   A true brand system gives you something you can refine over time.   You may update language, adjust an offer, replace an image, or evolve your positioning. You aren't forced to begin again from scratch every time your business grows.   Tiffany connects this directly to the idea of a legacy brand.   Long-term success requires more than isolated tactics. It requires a system that continues producing clarity and consistency. Foundation Creates Flexibility A strong foundation doesn't prevent your business from evolving.   It makes evolution easier.   When the core of your brand is established, change becomes more intentional. You make smaller refinements over time instead of constantly questioning everything.   Nikki connects this to the way she teaches sales.   Scripts can give you a place to begin, but real conversations don't follow a perfect script. A buyer may say something unexpected, ask a new question, or take the conversation in another direction.   Your foundation allows you to respond with confidence.   In branding, sales, and business, principles create flexibility. You know what you're standing on, even when circumstances change. A Quote Worth Remembering "When the foundation is set, it's minimal changes over time rather than constantly trying to figure it out forever." Try This This Week Choose one piece of content you've recently created with AI.   This might be an email, website paragraph, social media post, offer description, or podcast summary.   Before editing the copy, ask: What strategy is this content supporting? Does this language sound like me? Could this same copy belong to several other people in my industry? What idea, framework, or perspective makes this distinctly mine? Is AI supporting a decision I've already made, or is it making the decision for me?   Then revise one section so it reflects your voice, your point of view, and the specific outcome you create for your clients. Who This Episode Is For This episode is especially valuable when you: Use AI in your marketing but want the results to sound more like you. Are considering a website refresh or complete rebuild. Feel unclear about your brand positioning or business messaging. Want to protect and organize your intellectual property. Are tired of constantly changing your language, offers, or direction. Want AI to save time without weakening the quality of your work. Are building authority and want your website to reflect the depth of your expertise. Need a stronger foundation before creating more content. Keep the Conversation Going Did today's conversation change the way you think about using AI in your brand and website?   Here are a few places to continue learning:   Learn more about Tiffany Neuman and Your Legacy Brand: https://yourlegacybrand.com/ Create a short and long professional bio with Tiffany's Authority Bio Agent: https://yourlegacybrand.com/bio/?rootabl=salesmaven&lid=1QFjAvBE Explore the Sales Maven Society: https://yoursalesmaven.com/sales-maven-society/ Discover more relationship-based selling strategies: https://yoursalesmaven.com Listen to more episodes of the Sales Maven Show: https://yoursalesmaven.com/sales-maven-podcast/ Timestamps 00:00 Why a strong foundation reduces constant reinvention 00:18 Welcome to the Mastering Excellence Series and meet Tiffany Neuman 01:39 Putting strategy first and AI second 02:03 Nikki's experience rebuilding her website through Tiffany's process 03:41 How Nikki and Tiffany met and the early vision for a legacy brand 05:54 Tiffany explains her reinvented branding and website process 06:39 Why AI is only one piece of the puzzle 07:32 Combining a proven branding methodology with AI support 08:52 Introducing the Brand OS 09:21 Nikki's experience joining the Brand OS beta 10:30 Building the brand foundation before writing website copy 11:12 The value of Nikki's in-depth brand manual 12:25 Why clients call the brand manual their brand Bible 13:05 Using the brand manual to guide future AI work 13:46 Turning the brand strategy into website copy 14:27 Why the copywriting process felt easier and faster than expected 15:03 Trained AI support versus generic AI-generated copy 15:49 Structuring website messaging for conversion 16:29 Creating a website that feels more like the business owner 17:41 The pitfalls of using generic AI for business strategy 18:39 Why your business brain needs to exist outside one AI platform 19:18 AI sameness and the importance of differentiation 20:19 Protecting your intellectual property when using AI 21:00 Training AI on your voice and brand foundation 21:59 Creating a portable business brain as platforms change 22:50 Why AI still misses important human nuance 24:29 When AI tries to make your core message bigger and less clear 25:56 Generic AI pitches and the problem with recycled formulas 27:06 Why original ideas and human language stand out 27:44 AI as a buddy, not a replacement for your judgment 28:40 Creating website copy in real time 29:08 Reducing the time and financial investment of a website build 29:40 Website maintenance and ongoing legal support 31:34 Authority positioning and what AI-built websites may be missing 32:24 The hidden back-end problems with instant AI websites 33:10 Why a proper system still matters 34:31 Verifying AI output and understanding what you can't see 35:15 Building a lasting asset instead of something disposable 36:20 Why business success requires a codified system 37:11 How a strong foundation allows your brand to evolve 37:26 The connection between brand strategy and sales skills 38:11 Staying tethered to your foundation when things change 38:49 The Little Something Extra with Tiffany 39:08 What brings Tiffany joy right now 39:50 Tiffany's adventurous side and Golden Gloves boxing 41:10 Introducing the Authority Bio Agent 42:28 Where to connect with Tiffany About Tiffany Neuman Tiffany Neuman is a visionary branding strategist who supports highly motivated women entrepreneurs in elevating their businesses.   After 15 years in the corporate world, working with brands including FedEx, Adidas, and Burt's Bees, she left to establish a revolutionary branding business that stays one step ahead of trends.   Tiffany now works with clients across the globe to support them in increasing sales and shining even brighter in their niches. She is a contributor for Entrepreneur and has been featured in Forbes multiple times as a branding expert.   Learn more at https://yourlegacybrand.com/. About Nikki Rausch Nikki Rausch guides consultants and service-based women entrepreneurs to close more of the sales conversations they're already having through natural, relationship-based strategies that feel calm, clear, and confident.   Whether you're still learning how to sell without feeling pushy or you're an experienced consultant ready to improve conversion, refine your messaging, and enroll more of the right clients, Nikki shows you how to strengthen each stage of the sales conversation.   Through private coaching, practical frameworks, and proven communication strategies, you learn how to explain your value, guide buyers toward a decision, and create more consistent revenue without pressure, fake tactics, or sacrificing your integrity.   Nikki's approach is designed for women who want sales that feel natural and results that feel inevitable.

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the inflation and mortgage rate outlook for 2027. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates top 7% as oil hits $100 and yields climb HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy one, get one FREE tickets to the Mortgage Banking Summit on October 1st More info about HousingWire Top 5 Trending: New credit score pricing grids point to higher borrower costs, report shows Mortgage rates top 7% as oil hits $100 and yields climb Homeowners insurance costs hit another record high of $209 per month in Q2 2026 MLS of 2030 will be defined by who controls housing data Putting the ROAD Act into action faces a funding and HUD gauntlet Want more from Sarah? Don't forget to subscribe! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news!0:00 - Episode Start19:15 - Polyarc closes down27:55 - Real VR Fishing 7 Year Anniversary33:15 - Breachers: Outbreak canceled38:00 - Golf+ Immersive Putting44:25 - I Am Your Beast VR46:10 - Barbie Dance 'N Dream Synth Riders47:45 - Meta Project Phoenix First Look52:18 - Detective VR PS VR254:40 - Squingle Arcade PCVR56:40 - Exoshock Beta58:45 - Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone1:01:00 - Tiny Flock1:03:40 - Color-A-Cube / Walkabout Mini Golf Collab1:05:40 - Pico Space Pro FCC Certification1:08:40 - Vaelorys Playtest1:10:05 - Drop Dead: The Cabin PS VR2Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Send us Fan MailKnow what you are putting on your skin Shalom LLoyd MBE is a pharmacist and a scientist, she has founded a business called EMQT, working with global clinical trials. She set her business up and changed her career path after the death of her Father 5 years ago. When he became sick, she could have asked him to be involved in a clinical trial, but she could not find any that would have been suitable for her Dad. Only 3% of Africans are included in clinical trials.She shares that although research is meant to be Global, they are not seen to be viable to be run un Africa.Shalom has also developed her own skincare range which she wants to run ethically, supporting the producers, and she can trace her ingredients back to the source. She is passionate about skin health and wellbeing,a and is a role model for Women who are thinking about starting their own business. Connect with Shalom:InstagramNaturally TiwaSRI labs:https://srilabs.com/HAIRTHERAPYUKDiscount code for $10 off: HAIRTHERAPYUK Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert! Laser Hair Growth Cap | At Home LLLT Therapy | FDA Cleared | LIVDOR Save £50 off LIVDOR laser cap with code HAIRTHERAPYUK

A few years ago, I received a puzzle as a gift. I assume the gift giver was a puzzle person. I am not. But I tried. Somewhere in our house is a box full of puzzle pieces—evidence of my lack of motivation, skill, or both. Life is a puzzle, and putting the pieces together to create an impressive picture can be daunting. The story of Nehemiah and his wall is a story of how we put the puzzle together and how, no matter our age or stage in life, we can create a picture of meaning and consequence.   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you! Do you have any prayer request? Send us a message.  Connect with Us:

In this episode Andrea Samadi explains the concept of sleep stress — a wearable-device measured how physiologically activated your body remains during sleep — and places it within a neuroscience-based movement and recovery framework. She reviews the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic vs. parasympathetic), how WHOOP estimates sleep stress from heart rate and HRV, and why trends over weeks matter more than single nights. Using her six-month data, Andrea shares how recovery habits and removing alcohol coincided with an 89% drop in nightly high sleep stress. The episode ends with practical steps and a seven-day experiment to help you observe and reduce nighttime physiological activation by changing daytime behaviors, sleep environment, and training timing so your body can better recover and adapt. When Sleep Isn't Rest—What “Sleep Stress” Reveals About Recovery: The Story Behind My 89% Drop in Sleep Stress Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity and results. I'm Andrea Samadi, and if you've been following along through Season 16, you'll know that we have been building what I call The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a neuroscience-based framework designed to help us understand how the different systems of the brain and body work together to influence how we learn, adapt, connect, lead and ultimately perform. We are currently in Phase 3: Movement, Learning and Cognition, where we have been following a central pathway: Movement → Adaptation → Performance Movement creates a stimulus. But movement alone does not make the brain or body stronger. We must be able to recover from that stimulus before adaptation can occur, to give us our desired outcome of improved performance. This is why our recent bonus episodes have moved beyond exercise itself and into the recovery signals that help us understand whether our bodies are successfully handling the demands we are placing upon them. In Bonus Episode 3[i], we explored the hidden story behind my resting heart rate. My data showed that it was not merely a measure of fitness—it was also reflecting the total load my body was carrying. During the higher-stress months of January and February, my resting heart rate remained elevated at approximately 56–58 beats per minute. As I placed greater emphasis on sleep, hydration, Zone 2 movement, sauna, meditation and recovery, it gradually fell to 54 and then 53 beats per minute. The lesson was that a lower resting heart rate signals that the body is working less during rest, and recovering more efficiently. The idea is to learn what your baseline is, and see how you can improve this number for a more efficient RHR. In Bonus Episode 4[ii], we explored restorative sleep and learned that sleep quality is not measured by duration alone. Deep sleep supports physical restoration and repair, while REM sleep plays an important role in memory, learning and emotional processing. Because longer REM periods tend to occur later in the night/morning time my regular 4:00 AM wake time may give me less opportunity for that REM-rich portion of sleep—which is the tradeoff I'm choosing--since waking early allows me to exercise. Two additional hours in bed would not guarantee two more hours of REM, but they could create a greater opportunity for more REM sleep. The lesson was not to choose sleep over movement or movement over sleep. It was to protect enough sleep while still making room for movement, so the brain and body have the opportunity to adapt. Throughout these bonus episodes, I'm sharing patterns from my WHOOP wearable device[iii] data—not because everyone's numbers should look like mine, but to demonstrate what can happen when we measure consistently, look for trends and test small changes. The goal is not comparison. It is to help each of us better understand our own baseline and use that information to improve our habits, recovery and results. While examining my own sleep data for these recent bonus episodes, another question came to my mind. It was while looking this sleep stress score. What if we are sleeping—but our physiology remains unusually activated throughout the night? How would we even know if this was happening? This is another measurement I can see with this wearable device. What if our eyes are closed and we are technically asleep, but the body is still working harder than usual? What if our sleep isn't giving us the rest and recovery that we need. This brings us to today's question: What is Sleep Stress? One of the most valuable metrics I have been tracking this year is not simply how long I sleep or how much deep and REM sleep I achieve. Those are all important to me, but something stood out with these sleep scores to me, this year. It is the amount of time my body spends in a state of elevated physiological stress while I am asleep. When I examined my most recent six-month trend, I noticed something that kind of stopped me in my tracks. My average time in WHOOP's high sleep-stress zone (monthly score from January 2026 till now) initially rose from 21 minutes to a peak of 35 minutes (around April/May) where I noticed my sleep scores were terrible with International travel, but I can't blame everything on just the travel and times zones. I knew I was off track with rest and recovery. How much I was off, I'm not sure because Whoop confirmed my scores with the times zones might have been inaccurate, but either way, even if my sleep stress peaked at let's say 25 minutes, it still showed me that I was doing something to keep my body stressed out while I was sleeping. As I paid attention to rest and recovery, the scores began to improve in May, June, July, August…until now. 35 minutes of high sleep stress went…to 18…to 14…to 5…and finally to just 4 minutes of sleep stress each night. That is an approximately 89% decrease from my six-month peak. The data cannot tell me that one specific behavior caused this change. But it does suggest that my body has become progressively less physiologically activated while I was asleep. And this helped me see recovery in a new way. Sleep duration tells us how long we slept. Sleep stages estimate the type of sleep we experienced throughout the night. Sleep stress gives us another window into how physiologically activated the body remained during that sleep. In today's BONUS EP 5 we will explore: What Sleep Stress measures The sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the nervous system Where Sleep Stress fits into the Movement Loop What I noticed in my six-month results What the results show—and what they cannot prove How you can monitor nighttime physiological stress And practical tips to help your body settle and recover Let's begin with the nervous system and what's working behind the scenes while we are asleep. The Autonomic Nervous System To understand Sleep Stress, we first need to understand the autonomic nervous system and how ACTIVATION and RECOVERY work together. We covered this topic on a very early EP 59[iv] with Suzanne Gundersen on “Putting the Polyvagal Theory into Practice” and then again with educational neuroscientist Dr. Lori Desautels and Michael McKnight[v]. You can review those episodes if you want a deeper dive here. The autonomic NS is the part of the nervous system that regulates many of the functions that happen automatically, without requiring conscious thought. It helps manage: Heart rate Blood pressure Breathing Digestion Temperature regulation Energy use And our physiological responses to changing demands in our life experiences Two of its primary branches are the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system helps mobilize the brain and body when we need energy, alertness or action. It is often called the fight-or-flight system. We need this sympathetic activation to wake up, exercise, concentrate, solve problems, respond to challenges and perform under pressure. When sympathetic activity rises, heart rate may increase, breathing may become faster and energy becomes more readily available for action. That is exactly what we want when climbing a mountain, completing an intense workout, delivering a presentation or responding to an immediate challenge. The problem is not activation itself. The problem may arise when the body has difficulty shifting out of that activated state after the challenge has passed. The parasympathetic nervous system supports the restorative side of this process. It is often described as the rest-and-digest system because it helps the body conserve energy, digest food and create conditions that support rest and recovery. When our parasympathetic NS is activated, heart rate generally slows and the body becomes less physiologically activated. But the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems are not simple on-and-off switches. They continually interact throughout the day and night. Healthy regulation depends on our ability to move flexibly between activation and recovery as our life circumstances change. I'm sure you've heard people talking about how they “regulate” themselves, or take themselves from a high stress state, to lower stress state usually through intentional breathing, (I've just started to add this technique), physical movement (my go-to way to get back to myself when I have time) and some people use sensory grounding to get themselves out of anxious loops. American neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman suggests the physiological sigh as a breathing technique “to reduce stress and anxiety in real-time, while they are still engaging in life.”[vi] He does say that this pattern of breathing is something that we all engage in when we are in deep sleep (our dogs do it too), a double inhale, followed by an extended exhale. He says it works well to reduce stress because “it offloads a lot of carbon dioxide all at once.” Until I started to look at this sleep stress number, I didn't realize that even during healthy sleep, our autonomic activity fluctuates. Deep sleep is generally associated with greater parasympathetic influence, while REM sleep can include more variable heart rate, breathing and sympathetic activity. This means that brief periods of increased physiological stress during sleep are not automatically signs that something is wrong. The more useful question is: Can my body move flexibly between activation and recovery—or is it remaining unusually activated for extended periods? What Does WHOOP Mean by Sleep Stress? WHOOP estimates physiological stress using signals that include heart rate and heart-rate variability, or HRV, compared with your personal baseline. Its Sleep Stress view shows the proportion of the night spent in low, medium and high physiological stress zones. This is an important distinction: A wearable does not directly measure your thoughts or emotions. It cannot know whether you are worried, excited, digesting a late meal, fighting an infection or recovering from a difficult workout. It also does not directly measure the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the nervous system. Instead, it uses cardiovascular signals to estimate how physiologically activated your body appears relative to what is normal for you. Elevated nighttime stress can potentially be influenced by: Mental or emotional strain Alcohol Illness or an emerging infection A late or heavy meal Intense exercise close to bedtime Accumulated training strain Dehydration Heat or an uncomfortable sleep environment Travel and disrupted routines Hormonal changes Certain medications Or sleep-disordered breathing Sleep Stress should therefore be treated as a signal to investigate, not a diagnosis. One elevated night may not mean very much. The greatest value comes from observing your own patterns across several weeks and comparing those patterns with your behaviors, environment, training and health. Where Sleep Stress Fits in the Movement Loop Our original Phase 3 framework was: Movement → Adaptation → Performance But we can now expand this pathway: Movement → Physiological Load → Recovery → Adaptation → Performance Movement provides a challenge to the brain and body. That challenge creates physiological load. Recovery gives the body an opportunity to respond to the load, repair what was challenged and build additional capacity. That process is adaptation. And the capacity created through adaptation supports future performance. Sleep Stress sits within the recovery stage of this loop. It helps us investigate whether the body is successfully downshifting from the demands of the day or remaining more activated than usual during the recovery window. This does not mean that every increase in nighttime stress prevents adaptation. The body is dynamic. Exercise, digestion, illness, temperature and different stages of sleep can all affect nighttime physiology. But if elevated Sleep Stress becomes a repeated pattern, it may indicate that the body is carrying more load than it is currently absorbing. This is why Sleep Stress belongs in Phase 3: Movement supplies the challenge. Recovery determines how effectively we absorb it. Adaptation builds capacity. And capacity supports performance. What My Six-Month Results Show When I examined my 6-month Sleep Stress results from March 17 through September 12 when I was writing this episode, I first looked at six consecutive monthly windows: March 17–April 15: 21 minutes of average high Sleep Stress April 16–May 15: 35 minutes May 16–June 14: 18 minutes June 15–July 14: 14 minutes July 15–August 13: 5 minutes August 14–September 12: 4 minutes The pattern was not a straight decline. My average high Sleep Stress initially increased from 21 to 35 minutes. That April-to-May period (with International Travel) was the highest point in the six-month window—a 67% increase from the preceding month. The nightly graphs also show more frequent and more substantial periods in WHOOP's high-stress zone during that time. The data cannot tell me exactly what caused the increase. It may have reflected accumulated emotional stress, training load, disrupted routines, sleep timing, travel, temperature, or several factors interacting at once. But after that 35-minute peak, the direction changed: 35 → 18 → 14 → 5 → 4 minutes That is an approximately 89% reduction from the peak. This was not the result of one isolated night or a single unusually good week. It was a progressive decline across four consecutive monthly windows. When I switched to WHOOP's full six-month view, however, I initially noticed what appeared to be a contradiction. My six-month average was 16 minutes in the high-stress zone—60% higher than my preceding six-month average of 10 minutes. How could my current Sleep Stress be improving so dramatically while the six-month comparison still showed an increase? The answer is that a six-month average is a lagging measure. You can see my 6 month data in the show notes. This graph includes the elevated spring period, particularly the April-to-May peak of 35 minutes. Those earlier nights continue to pull the six-month average upward, even though my more recent results are much lower. The percentage of each night spent in WHOOP's different stress zones makes the recent change especially clear. During the April-to-May peak: 6% of my sleep was in the high-stress zone 27% was in the medium-stress zone 67% was in the low-stress zone By August 14 through September 12: High-stress sleep had fallen to 1% Medium-stress sleep had fallen to 10% Low-stress sleep had risen to 89% This may be the most meaningful finding in the entire six-month trend. I did not simply spend less time in WHOOP's high-stress zone. A much larger proportion of my night shifted into the low-stress zone. From spring into early summer, my high Sleep Stress had already begun to decline as I was focused on my health routine it kept dropping—from 35 minutes to 18 and then 14 minutes. I was living my life as usual. Three observations help explain what I think this pattern means. Observation One The Spring Peak Was Worth Investigating The 35-minute average represented a 67% increase from the preceding monthly window. The nightly graphs also show more frequent and more substantial periods in WHOOP's high-stress zone during that time. Something was placing a greater physiological demand on my system, but the screenshots cannot tell me precisely what it was. The increase could have reflected emotional stress, training load, disrupted routines, sleep timing, travel, illness, temperature or several factors interacting at once. This is why wearable data becomes more useful when it is paired with context. The number shows us what changed. A behavior log helps us investigate why it may have changed. Observation Two The Improvement Began Before August My Sleep Stress did not suddenly improve in one week. After the April-to-May peak, it declined across four consecutive monthly windows: 35 minutes fell to 18, then 14, then 5 and finally 4 minutes. That suggests an ongoing recovery shift rather than one isolated good night. By the latest monthly window, 89% of my sleep appeared in WHOOP's low-stress zone, compared with 67% during the spring peak. My body appeared to be spending progressively more of the night in a lower state of physiological activation relative to my baseline. Observation Three One Change May Have Strengthened the Trend Then, on August 7, I changed one thing. My movement, training, sauna, hydration and sleep practices remained relatively consistent. The clearest variable I intentionally changed was this: I stopped drinking alcohol. The timing matters. My July 15-August 13 average, which contained only the first week of the alcohol-free experiment, was already down to 5 minutes. Because most of that monthly window occurred before August 7, alcohol removal cannot explain the entire decline. But after I removed alcohol, my Sleep Stress remained at its lowest level and fell again to 4 minutes. During the same period, my HRV increased, my resting heart rate decreased and my overall recovery improved. These measures are related rather than completely independent-WHOOP's Stress Monitor itself uses patterns in heart rate and HRV. Still, when several parts of my recovery picture begin telling a consistent story after one clearly defined change, the pattern becomes more compelling. The data does not prove that removing alcohol caused every improvement. The most responsible conclusion is that my recovery had already begun improving and alcohol removal may have helped reinforce and sustain that progress. My Biggest Aha Moment My biggest realization was this: I was not improving my sleep only by changing what I did at night-such as cooling the room, using a sleep mask or limiting phone use before bed. I was improving my nights by changing my days. This is exactly what Dr. Kristen Holmes suggested we do on EP 4054. Everything we do during the day contributes to the total load our bodies must process: The emotional stress we carry The timing and intensity of exercise The food we eat The time we eat it Alcohol Hydration Light exposure Travel Work demands And whether we create moments of recovery between those demands The night can become a physiological reflection of everything that came before it. For years, many of us have assumed that being exhausted guarantees a good night's sleep. But exhaustion and regulation are not the same thing. We can be deeply tired and still physiologically activated. The goal is not to exhaust the body until it shuts down. The goal is to help the body transition from meeting the demands of the day into the conditions required for recovery. How Can YOU Measure Nighttime Stress? WHOOP provides a specific Sleep Stress view, but you do not need WHOOP to begin observing your recovery patterns. Depending on the wearable or device you use, you may be able to track: Sleeping heart rate Resting heart rate Overnight HRV Respiratory rate Skin-temperature deviation Sleep disruptions Restlessness Blood-oxygen trends And recovery or readiness scores The most important consideration is your personal baseline. Your HRV, resting heart rate and respiratory rate should not be judged against someone else's ideal number. Begin by learning what is normal for you. Then look for: Sudden deviations Repeated elevations Changes lasting several nights Connections with specific behaviors (I noticed that sleep stress was ALWAYS there after no more than 1-2 glasses of wine) And whether multiple measures change together (I noticed that after a long hike, if I chose to have a drink that night, even one glass of wine, sleep stress would be there the next day). There was no escaping what elevated it for me. Even without a wearable, you can begin tracking subjective signs of recovery. Each morning, ask: How many times did I awaken? Did I feel restored when I woke up? Was my mind calm or racing before bed? Did I wake with tension, a racing heart or unusual warmth? How was my energy, mood and focus the following day? You can then compare those observations with factors such as: Alcohol Meal timing Exercise timing Emotional stress Illness Travel And changes in your sleep environment The purpose is not to become anxious about every fluctuation. The purpose is to find patterns that help you make better decisions. It did help me to have a wearable to notice just how consistent my sleep stress was with certain behaviors. Can you measure Sleep Stress without a wearable? Not in the same way. Without overnight heart-rate and HRV data, we cannot calculate WHOOP's Sleep Stress score—and we may not consciously feel that our physiology remained activated. That was true for me. I did not feel stressed while I was sleeping. I needed the data to show me that my body was experiencing something my conscious mind could not detect. Without a wearable, we can still watch for indirect clues: repeated awakenings, morning fatigue, an elevated morning pulse, daytime sleepiness or a bed partner noticing snoring, gasping or restlessness. A sleep diary can help connect those clues with our daytime behaviors. The wearable did not create the stress. It made an invisible physiological pattern visible. How Can We Lower Sleep Stress? There is no single method guaranteed to lower nighttime stress because the underlying cause may differ from one person to another. The following ideas are best approached as individual experiments. Examine Alcohol Alcohol can make us feel sleepy, but sedation is not the same as restorative sleep. Try reducing or removing alcohol for several weeks and observe what happens to your Sleep Stress, HRV, resting heart rate, awakenings and morning energy. Look for a trend rather than expecting every night to improve. This isn't the first time I've removed alcohol while creating certain conditions for my body to perform at its best over the past 7 years of this podcast, and prior. I remember first hearing Dr. Daniel Amen talking about how alcohol isn't a health food, and that he suggests no amount to be healthy for the brain. When I first heard him say this, I did think, “Oh come on, Dr. Amen, say it's not so” because I don't eat junk food (we'll cover this topic next) so I would almost look to find some research that would allow even just small amounts. You can hear what Dr. Huberman[vii] suggests on his riveting episode on this topic, and I'm sharing that my reduction with sleep stress was significant enough for me to decide that cutting it out of my diet would be a permanent decision. This is a personal decision though and what might be significant for me with my results, might not be what you notice. Finish Eating Earlier A large or heavy meal close to bedtime may keep the body active through digestion. Experiment with finishing dinner earlier and leaving a consistent interval before sleep. Then observe whether your nighttime heart rate, Sleep Stress or restlessness changes. I've always had dinner around 5pm and don't eat anything after 6:30pm (except the occasional hot chocolate). Create an Evening Wind Down The brain and body need a transition between daytime demands and sleep. Your off-ramp might include: Dimming the lights Reducing stimulating content Reading Meditation Slow breathing NSDR Gentle stretching A warm shower or bath Writing down tomorrow's priorities Or following a consistent bedtime routine The purpose is to give the nervous system repeated cues that the demands of the day are ending. I like an Epsom salt bath when I'm home to transition from a work day, to night time. Balance Training With Recovery Exercise generally supports sleep and long-term health, but timing and intensity can affect individuals differently. If you repeatedly notice elevated nighttime stress after late, intense workouts, experiment with completing those sessions earlier. You might replace a late high-intensity session with walking, gentle mobility or recovery work and then compare the results. I did notice that on days I go to the gym after work, I do have higher stress that next morning. It's not always easy to fit everything in early mornings. Practice Regulation During the Day Do not wait until bedtime to address accumulated activation. Small recovery periods throughout the day can include: Brief movement breaks Time outdoors Slow breathing Space between meetings Short periods without digital stimulation Meditation Recovery does not begin when your head hits the pillow. It is built into the rhythm of the entire day. Optimize the Sleep Environment Examine the physical conditions surrounding your sleep: Is the room comfortably cool? Is it dark? Is it quiet? Are notifications turned off? Are pets or other interruptions waking you? Does your bedding help regulate temperature? Has travel disrupted your routine? Sometimes the source of elevated nighttime activation is due to your environment. Pay Attention to Possible Health Signals A sudden increase in nighttime stress—especially when accompanied by changes in resting heart rate, respiratory rate or skin temperature—may occur when the body is fighting an illness. Persistent changes deserve attention, particularly if they are accompanied by loud snoring, gasping during sleep, chest symptoms, unusual shortness of breath or significant daytime sleepiness. A wearable cannot diagnose sleep apnea, an infection or another medical condition. Its role is to help us notice when something has changed and decide whether further evaluation may be appropriate. A Seven-Day Sleep Stress Experiment This week, select only one or two variables to change. Your experiment does not have to involve alcohol like mine did. I honestly just stopped enjoying it, so it was an easy variable for me to pick. Don't ask me to give up coffee though. I won't be participating in any caffeine reduction experiments. Choose one variable that may be influencing your nighttime physiology, keep everything else as consistent as possible, and watch the trend—not one isolated score. You might: Avoid alcohol Finish dinner earlier Move intense exercise away from bedtime Create a 20-minute evening wind down routine Practice five minutes of slow breathing Or make the bedroom cooler and darker Each morning, record: Time in high Sleep Stress, if available HRV Resting heart rate Respiratory rate Number of awakenings And how restored you feel on a scale from 1 to 10 At the end of the week, ask: What changed? What remained consistent? Which behaviors appeared to help my body settle? Which behaviors were followed by greater nighttime activation? Do not try to produce a perfect score. The goal is to identify a pattern you can repeat. Review and Conclusion To close out this BONUS EP4, where we explored Sleep Stress—not as another score to chase, but as a window into what the body may be experiencing while we sleep. We learned that Sleep Stress estimates how physiologically activated the body remains during the night. It is different from sleep duration, which tells us how long we slept, and sleep stages, which estimate the kinds of sleep we experienced. To understand this metric, we looked at the two primary branches of the autonomic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system mobilizes energy so we can move, focus, respond and perform. The parasympathetic nervous system supports conservation, digestion, restoration and recovery. Neither branch is inherently good or bad. We need activation to meet life's demands, and we need the ability to downshift when those demands have passed. Healthy regulation is not the absence of stress. It is the flexibility to move between activation and recovery. We also learned that WHOOP does not directly measure either branch of the autonomic nervous system. It uses patterns in heart rate and heart-rate variability, compared with our personal baseline, to estimate physiological stress. That makes Sleep Stress a useful signal—but not a diagnosis and not proof of what caused a particular change. This metric fits within the recovery stage of our expanded Movement Loop: Movement → Physiological Load → Recovery → Adaptation → Performance Movement creates the challenge. But the challenge alone does not build greater capacity. The body must be able to absorb the load, recover from it and adapt. When I examined my own six-month results, I saw my average high Sleep Stress rise from 21 minutes to a spring peak of 35 minutes. It then declined across four consecutive monthly windows: 35 → 18 → 14 → 5 → 4 minutes That represented approximately 89% reduction from the highest month The proportion of my sleep in WHOOP's low-stress zone also increased from 67% during the spring peak to 89% in my most recent monthly window. My recovery had already begun improving before I had cut out alcohol on August 7, so alcohol removal cannot explain the entire decline. But when I kept the rest of my routine relatively consistent and removed alcohol, my Sleep Stress remained at its lowest level. At the same time, my HRV increased, my resting heart rate decreased and my overall recovery improved. This does not prove that one behavior caused every change. But it gives me good reason to believe that removing alcohol helped reinforce an already improving recovery pattern. And that brings me to the most important lesson from this experiment: I did not improve my recovery by asking my body to do more. I improved it by creating better conditions for my body to recover from everything it was already doing. So tonight, instead of asking only: “How many hours will I sleep?” Think about-- “What am I doing today that will help—or prevent—my body from settling tonight?” Because the night does not begin when we close our eyes. It carries the accumulated effects of how we moved, trained, ate, worked, regulated and recovered throughout the day. Movement creates the stimulus. Recovery allows us to absorb it. Adaptation builds our capacity. And greater capacity prepares the brain and body to perform tomorrow. I'll see you next time for Episode 407, where we will revisit Jason Wittrock's work through a current and carefully defined lens. We'll examine his experience with nutrition and fasting as the perspective of an applied practitioner and personal case study, while comparing those ideas with current evidence surrounding nutrition, blood-sugar stability, metabolic flexibility, recovery and performance. Because if recovery determines how well we adapt to a challenge, metabolism determines whether the brain and body have the energy required to power that adaptation. And the brain and body cannot sustain performance without the energy required to power the system. I'll see you next time. REFERENCES: [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast BONUS EP 3 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-hidden-story-behind-your-resting-heart-rate/   [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast BONUS EP 4 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/is-your-4-am-hike-costing-you-rem-the-movement-vs-sleep-trade%e2%80%91off/   [iii] whoop.com   [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 59  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/suzanne-gundersen-on-the-polyvagal-theory-in-practice/   [v]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast “The Future of Educational Neuroscience”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/lori-desautels-and-michael-mcknight-on-the-future-of-educational-neuroscience-in-our-schools-and-communities/   [vi] Dr. Andrew Huberman Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety. The Physiological Sigh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZKIupBUuc   [vii] Dr. Andrew Huberman https://www.hubermanlab.com/subtopics/effects-of-alcohol-on-the-brain-and-body  

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