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In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Jessica Robertson about the family values behind Duck Dynasty, the role of faith in shaping their home, and the challenge of raising grounded children in a culture obsessed with fame, screens, and constant noise. Jessica shares how her family protected their marriages, children, and routines during the height of public attention, and why authenticity, forgiveness, and prayer resonated so deeply with viewers.They also dive into adoption, identity, and Jessica's heart behind her children's book Dear Valor. Drawing from her experience raising Gus, her Black son adopted into their white family, Jessica explains why honest conversations about identity matter, how adoption reflects biblical truth, and why intentional parenting is essential in every season. This conversation is filled with wisdom on faith, family values, adoption identity, homeschooling, and raising grounded kids with confidence and love.Episode Highlights:Why Duck Dynasty connected with so many familiesJessica explains how the show's emphasis on prayer, faith, forgiveness, and family made people feel seen and encouraged. How the Robertsons protected their kids from fameShe shares the boundaries they set around filming, routines, social media, and keeping family life as normal as possible.Adoption, identity, and honest family conversationsJessica opens up about raising Gus, talking about race and belonging, and why adoption should be discussed with truth, compassion, and intention.Parenting with presence in a distracted worldThe conversation explores schooling choices, technology boundaries, support systems, and why kids need parents who stay engaged.Encouragement for overwhelmed parentsJessica offers practical reassurance for moms and dads trying to build strong families without doing everything perfectly.About Jessica Robertson:Jessica Robertson believes children thrive when parents lead with consistency, faith, and presence. Whether navigating fame, adoption, technology, or school decisions, her message is clear: grounded kids are shaped by grounded families. Parents do not need celebrity platforms to build strong homes, but they do need intentionality, courage, and a willingness to protect what matters most.Buy her latest book, Dear Valor here.Disclaimer: This is an affiliate link through Amazon, which means we may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you—if you choose to make a purchase. We only recommend resources we genuinely trust and believe in.SponsorsHungryroot – 40% off + free gift with code DRMEGBring calm to the chaos—get $30 off the Cozyla Calendar+ 2 at cozyla.com with code DRMEG and simplify your family's life today.Laundry Sauce – Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order at LaundrySauce.com with code DRMEGThrive Causemetics – Luxury beauty that gives back. Get 20% off your first order at ThriveCausemetics.com/DRMEG and support products that empower women while helping communities thrive.IXL – Help your child build confidence and master essential skills in math, reading, science, and more. Visit IXL.com/DRMEG to get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership today.Get 25% off at boogiebuster.com plus an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF with code DRMEG — that's 45% OFF your Boogie Buster today!
Join me for a solo episode this week, and a look into alleviating mealtime tension and how to deal with body image baggage. I give six helpful tips to make mealtime easier, and discuss the acronym BALANCE, which you can use to ease mealtime stress. I also discuss the three principles for kids to grow up with a positive body image, and the importance of doing the work to shift how we see our bodies and others. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsored by: Quince: Go to Quince.com/humans for free shipping and 365-day returnsZip Recruiter: Try it FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/HUMANSPique Tea: Secure 20% off your order and begin your intentional wellness journey today at Piquelife.com/humansMinnow: Shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first orderPocket Hose: Text HUMANS to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may applyProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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"Raising money off frothy numbers to sugarcoat the rotten apple is what built this town.” That's according to Duncan Park, the protagonist of "The Audacity," a new dark comedy from AMC about tech CEOs and their relationships with their families, therapists and enablers. Live from SXSW, Kara spoke with executive producer and showrunner Jonathan Glatzer ("Succession," "Bad Sisters," "Better Call Saul"), star Billy Magnussen, and executive producer Gina Mingacci ("Killing Eve," "Orphan Black"). The series follows Duncan, an ambitious, arrogant data-mining CEO determined to join Silicon Valley's billionaire elite, and holds up a mirror to the greed and ego shaping modern tech culture. They discuss how tech's obsession with disruption and data has come at the cost of privacy and real human connection. While "The Audacity" is a sharp satire, it also finds surprising humanity in even the most unlikable tech bros — and even made Kara feel empathy for them, despite her best intentions. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this short solo episode, Debbie responds to a question she hears from many parents navigating unconventional education paths: looking back, what would youchange—and what wouldn't you—about your twice-exceptional young adult's schooling journey. Debbie will share why there's no perfect path, what she's glad she did (including embracing flexibility and a gap year), and how she's learned to let go of timelines and trust that our kids are on their own trajectory—even when it looks different from everyone else's. About Debbie Debbie Reber, MA is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting, a resource, top-performing podcast, consultancy, and community with a focus on shifting the paradigm for parents raising and embracing neurodivergent children. A regular contributor to Psychology Today and ADDitude Magazine, and the author of more than a dozen books for children and teens, Debbie's most recent book is Differently Wired: A Parent's Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope. Resources mentioned Dr. Dan Peters Discusses the Teen Years & Preparing for Navigating Launch (Tilt Parenting Podcast) Best Gap Year Programs for Neurodivergent Students (Thrive Autism Coaching) Dr Eric Endlich on Gap Programs for Neurodivergent Students (Tilt Parenting Podcast) Debbie Talks About Her Transition to Homeschooling (Tilt Parenting Podcast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.SUPPORT DOC MALIK For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: In this conversation with Gina Lewis, we explore how COVID reshaped relationships, why many are walking away from traditional schooling, and what it means to raise free thinkers today. We also dive into clean skincare, low tox living, parenting, and why health and family matter more than anything.Enjoy!Much loveDocLinks Website https://www.nudumskincare.co.ukIMPORTANT INFORMATIONCONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed 7-minute consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.As your health advocate, I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain, easy to understand non jargon EnglishPrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Recover from surgery, advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careImplement lifestyle changes like fasting, stress reduction, or movementAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?If you're navigating a health concern, preparing for a big decision, or simply want to feel more confident in your path forward, I'd love to support you.Book here https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS visit my website for moreSeagreenI highly recommend trying Sea Greens, a rich source of bioavailable iodine and trace minerals that nourish thyroid function, balance hormones, and provide a clean daily boost from wild ocean plants. Use the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaHeracles Wellness offer a fantastic range of beautifully crafted saunas and cold plunge systems, perfect for creating your own healing sanctuary at home.Use the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all products. https://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather FoodsCheck out the products from this great companyhttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchase with Hunter & Gather Foods.IMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donation.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
Too many parents today aren't raising future adults — they're raising roommates. Kids who expect everything, contribute nothing, and grow up without the skills, discipline, or resilience they need to stand on their own.In this episode of Raising 10, Ed Franklin breaks down the hard truth: entitlement isn't a kid problem — it's a leadership problem in the home. Ed shares the lessons he learned raising ten children, the standards that shapedhis family culture, and the mistakes he sees modern parents making every day.From chores to accountability to emotional resilience, this episode exposes the gap between what parents say they want and what they're actually teaching.If you want to raise leaders — not dependents — this conversation will challenge you, sharpen you, and change the way you show up at home.#RaisingLeadersNotRoommates#ParentingWithPurpose#EndEntitlement#LeadershipAtHome#RaiseAdultsNotKids#ParentingTruths#FamilyCulture#AccountabilityMatters#ResponsibilityStartsAtHome
What if the goal of parenting isn't raising kids who always listen…but raising kids who feel safe being fully themselves? In this episode, Kristin shares a realization that stopped her in her tracks: so much of her life has been shaped by the quiet pressure to be liked. To be the nice one. The agreeable one. The one everyone walks away from thinking, “Wow, she's so kind.” From friendships to everyday interactions with strangers, that instinct to make sure everyone feels good about her has been deeply ingrained, and incredibly exhausting.And that realization led to a bigger parenting question: how often do kids learn to people-please because they feel their acceptance depends on it? Many of us grew up believing the highest compliment a child could receive was being called a “good kid.” The obedient one. The easy one. The one who doesn't push back, question, or cause problems. But what if that expectation quietly teaches kids something we never intended, that their job is to make adults happy?In this episode, we unpack the hidden pressure behind being the “good kid” and why prioritizing obedience above all else can sometimes make it harder for kids to develop confidence, boundaries, and trust in their own voice.Kristin talks about:Why the idea of the “obedient child” can be misleadingHow kids internalize the need for approval from the adults around themThe subtle ways people-pleasing starts in childhoodThe difference between respect and complianceWhy it's actually healthy for kids to disagree, push back, and express who they really areHow we can create homes where kids feel safe showing up authentically...even when that's messyBecause here's the truth: our kids are going to grow up in a world where not everyone will like them. And while that's uncomfortable, it's also part of being human. The goal isn't raising kids who never disappoint anyone. The goal is raising kids who trust themselves enough to be who they are, even when it means not everyone approves. And when kids know they're loved exactly as they are, they don't have to spend their lives shrinking themselves to earn it.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Bobbie - Head to hibobbie.com to find the formula trusted by parents and loved by their babies–700k and counting. Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best selling children's vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comSkims - Shop our favorite bras and underwear at skims.com. #skimspartnerSquare - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/BLF. #squarepod Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if one of the most powerful things we can give our kids is freedom from pressure? In this episode, Wendy sits down with veteran educator and homeschool mentor Julie Ross to talk about how to opt out of pressure-filled schooling, whether your kids are in homeschool, public school, private school, or somewhere in between. Together, they explore how fear, performance, and constant pressure can steal the joy from learning, and what it looks like to create an educational life that feels more peaceful, connected, and developmentally aligned. Julie shares wisdom from more than 30 years in education, including her experience as a public school teacher, private school founder, homeschool hybrid leader, curriculum creator, and homeschool mom of five. Wendy also shares her own story of choosing a lower-pressure path inside the public school system and how that shift changed the trajectory of her daughter's school experience. Inside this conversation, you'll hear: Why slowness and unstructured play are essential for healthy development How parental pressure quietly shapes the emotional climate of learning Why resistance doesn't always mean something is wrong How to replace control with connection, creativity, and partnership What it looks like to trust your child's pace without becoming permissive How to think more wisely about screens, technology, and real learning If school has become a source of stress in your home, this episode will encourage you to step back, breathe deeper, and remember that education doesn't have to come at the expense of your child's joy, mental health, or connection with you. ➡️ Head to https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/314 for more info and links.
Alex and Meredith Dive into aerobic development, the 2 ventilatory thresholds (VT1, VT2), zone 2 training, field testing for everyday athletes, the downsides to intensity training, and how the same concepts that are fundamental to aerobic training are also present in strength training, skill development, and non-athletic pursuits as well. This episode is full to the gills of information! If you find this episode interesting and want to learn in more detail, we would recommend Training for the Uphill Athlete by Scott Johnson and The Norwegian Method by Brad Culp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss important issues to consider when developing good sleep routines in babies. Read the articles from The Mother Baby Center here, from The Child Mind Institute here, and from Kyte Baby here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!
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Lucy Robinson: Fired from her job, now running a £650k global search firmLucy Robinson runs LCR International, a global executive search firm specialising in fresh produce across six continents.Today, the business is doing around £650k in revenue, but the story really started in December 2019 when Lucy was fired from her job for not hitting targets.At the time, she had no savings, a three-year-old at home, and had just spent months trying to build a new desk for an agency she'd previously worked for.Two weeks before she got fired, her husband had said something half-jokingly:"The only way you'll ever start your own agency is if you get sacked."Two weeks later, that's exactly what happened.Starting a business at that point didn't exactly look like the sensible move.Lucy had a young family, no financial buffer, and was launching into a market she already knew was competitive.But she did it anyway.She launched LCR International, working three days a week, just as the world walked into COVID.The first year, she billed £100k and was mostly filling contingent work.She wanted to move into retained search, but it wasn't really working.In 2023, she decided to change the model completely and invested in proper search training and it changed everything.The business moved to around 90% retained search, margins improved, and growth accelerated.Revenue went from £250k to £500k to £650k across three years.Now the focus isn't on scaling faster.It's about building a profitable, sustainable business that works for her family as well as her career.The business currently runs at around 20% net profit, with a small team and clients across the world.And Lucy has no interest in building a huge agency just for the sake of it.Instead, she's focused on growing the business in a smarter way - using better positioning, retained search, automation and AI rather than simply adding more headcount.Her goal now is £800k this year and £1m next year, whilst keeping the business lean and flexible.This week on The RAG Podcast, Lucy shares the full story.We talk about:• Getting fired with no savings and a young child at home• Starting a business just before COVID hit• Building £100k in the first year working three days a week• Taking maternity leave twice whilst growing the business• Why contingent search stopped working for her• The training that helped shift the business to retained search• Growing from £250k → £500k → £650k• Running a global niche search firm across six continents• Raising two young kids whilst building the business• Why she prioritises flexibility over building a massive team• Her focus on profitability and a 20% net margin• Using automation and AI instead of headcount• Her plan to reach £1m revenue without sacrificing family lifeWhat I really liked about Lucy's story is that she's building the kind of business more founders are starting to want.A niche firm.A strong reputation in a specific market.Good margins.A small team.And a business designed around life, not the other way round.It's a great example of what a modern recruitment business can actually look like.__________________________________________Episode Sponsor: AtlasLet's be honest. Admin is one of the biggest drains on growth in a recruitment business.That's where Atlas comes in.Atlas is the AI-first recruitment platform built for modern agencies that want to scale without adding more manual work.It doesn't just track CVs and calls. It captures every conversation - emails, interviews, client calls - and makes it fully searchable.With Magic Search, you can literally ask:- Who mentioned they're open to relocating next year?- Who talked about wanting a four-day week?- Who's worried about their commute?Atlas searches across real conversations, not just keywords on a CV, and gives you answers instantly.Atlas 2.0 also makes business development easier. With Opportunities, you can track and grow client relationships using generative AI, all inside your existing workflow.And this isn't hypothetical.Atlas customers have reported up to 41% EBITDA growth and an 85% increase in monthly billings after adopting the platform.No admin. No silos. No lost information.Just faster shortlists, better hires, and more time spent on the work that actually drives revenue.If you want to see what the future of recruitment looks like, unlock your exclusive RAG listener offer at:https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/
Count SUCKULA! Baroness in a slinky gown! Raising money for terrorism! Super fun episode, Dylan especially shines in this one
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Raising your prices may feel risky, but if you don't, you're eroding your margins and killing profitability over time. So reframe your mindset and adopt this healthy business practice. Protect your business, preserve memberships—and ditch the anxiety—with Matt Hanton and Conor McGarry in Episode 717: How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Clients. Set expectations: normalize annual price increases to keep up with inflation Run the numbers: calculate your unit economics and break-even rate Reward loyalty: offer existing members bumps below market rate with levers Command buy-in: lay out the rationale clearly and ensure confidence in your team Be transparent: give advance notice and break down where the dollars go Price increases shouldn't trigger guilt or shame—they should be SOPs. Planning, communication and commitment are your critical success factors. Unpack them in Episode 717. Catch you there, Lise PS: Join 2,000+ studio owners who've decided to take control of their studio business and build their freedom empire. Subscribe HERE and join the party! www.studiogrow.co www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/
As part of our Best of The Christian Parenting Podcast series, we're revisiting some of our most helpful and encouraging conversations for families.Raising kids in the Christian faith often means balancing many priorities, family life, church involvement, and helping children build their own relationship with God.In this episode, Lisa Clark shares practical encouragement for parents who want to make faith a natural part of everyday life. We talk about partnering with the church, helping kids prioritize time with God, and why nurturing your own faith is an essential part of guiding your children.Lisa is a mom and grandmother, co-host of the podcasts Raising Sinners and Wonder, and the author of My Time with God, a devotional created with First15 to help kids develop a daily rhythm of spending time with the Lord.Connect with Lisa:@LisaEClarkLisaclarkspeaks.comRaising SinnersWonderResources mentioned:Sign up for Morning MinuteOpen a LearningRX centerGet your copy of My Time With God today!The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kelsi chats with author, Laurie Krieg, about her newest book (coauthored with her husband Matt), Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World, to answer how we keep the gospel as our foundation as we teach and guide our children through increasingly complex sexual issues today. Laurie Krieg is the director of parent programs and discipleship for The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Laurie and her husband, Matt, are cohosts of the Hole in My Heart podcast, coauthors of An Impossible Marriage, and live in West Michigan with their three kids.Show Notes:Support 1517 Podcast Network1517 Podcasts1517 on Youtube1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts1517 Events Schedule1517 Academy - Free Theological EducationWhat's New from 1517:Being Family by Dr. Scott KeithA Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam FranciscoMore from Kelsi:Kelsi KlembaraFollow Kelsi on InstagramFollow Kelsi on TwitterKelsi's SubstackSubscribe to the Show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYoutubeMore from Laurie: Raising Wise KidsLaurie's WebsiteLaurie's Instagram
Most parents want their kids to have a better financial life than they did, but very few know how to actually teach it. Erin and Keri chat about the moment when young adults gain access to one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available, and the surprisingly effective way to help them understand it. And it can have an impact that lasts for decades. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Today's episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at mintmobile.com/skye Support our sponsor, Chime. Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. It just takes a few minutes to sign up at chime.com/erin Thanks also to Function Health. You can own your health for $365 a year. Visit www.functionhealth.com/ERIN or use gift code ERIN25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. Leave us a voicemail message here: www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every growing leader eventually faces this tension. You know the standard needs to rise. You see the gaps in accountability. You know the team is capable of more. But the moment you think about tightening expectations, a fear creeps in. Will people think I've changed? Will morale drop? Will they stop liking me? In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, we tackle one of the most common leadership fears: how to raise standards without becoming the bad guy. Because the truth is simple. Raising standards doesn't damage culture. Avoiding them eventually does. Episode Breakdown [00:00] The Leadership Tension As teams grow, expectations must grow with them. The challenge is doing it in a way that protects trust while elevating performance. [01:00] The Real Risk Leaders Miss Low or drifting standards slowly erode culture. High performers feel it first. They start asking themselves: Why am I pushing so hard if others are coasting? Over time, resentment builds and excellence becomes optional. The problem isn't raising the bar. The problem is letting it drift. [01:50] Five Ways to Raise Standards Without Becoming the Bad Guy 1. Anchor Standards to Vision If higher expectations feel personal, people will take them personally. But when standards are clearly tied to the vision you've cast, they become purpose-driven. You are not raising the bar because you are frustrated. You are raising it because of what you are building. 2. Apply Standards Universally Nothing destroys morale faster than inconsistent enforcement. If some people get a pass because they are senior, likable, or high producing while others are held accountable, resentment builds quickly. Transparency protects you here. Clear expectations. Clear metrics. Clear behaviors. 3. Communicate Before You Enforce One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is waiting until frustration forces the conversation. Instead, communicate changes proactively. Explain what is changing and why. Give the team a runway to adjust. When people understand what is coming, they are far more likely to embrace it. 4. Pair Higher Standards With Higher Support If expectations rise but support stays the same, it feels like pressure. But when expectations rise alongside coaching, systems, and clarity, it feels like leadership. Support might include: More structured coaching Better playbooks Stronger onboarding Clearer systems The message becomes: I am not just asking more of you. I am equipping you to succeed. 5. Check Your Leadership Identity If your identity is built around being liked, raising standards will always feel uncomfortable. But if your identity is built around helping people grow and protecting the vision, standards become an act of care. Discipline and clarity are not the opposite of kindness. They are expressions of it. Key Takeaways Drifting Standards Slowly Kill Culture – High performers notice it first Vision Justifies Accountability – Standards make sense when tied to purpose Consistency Protects Trust – Uneven enforcement creates resentment Support Must Rise With Expectations – Leadership equips people to succeed Growth Requires Courage – Leadership is not about comfort, it is about progress Here is the reality most leaders eventually discover. When you raise standards, some people will resist. That does not mean you are the bad guy. It means you are revealing alignment. And the people who truly care about excellence, growth, and building something meaningful will respect you for it. Need Help Resetting Standards on Your Team? If you are in a season where you need to raise expectations, realign performance, or reset culture, it can be helpful to talk it through with someone who has helped leaders navigate it before. You can book time directly on Richard's calendar to discuss: How to raise accountability without damaging trust How to communicate new standards clearly How to protect morale while protecting culture How to recruit and retain people who thrive under higher expectations Visit bookrichardnow.com and schedule a time that works for you. Leadership is not about making everyone comfortable. It is about building something meaningful. And sometimes that starts by raising the bar.
Just three years ago, Joanna Caldera was working as a nurse, raising four children while her husband was gone most of the month in the oil fields. She wanted time with her kids and her husband to come home, but all of that required money. Now, just three years later, she has four rental units, has made $130K in profit from her first two house flips, has replaced her nurse's salary with real estate income, and has her dream home. Anyone can do the same, using the strategies she shares today, even if you have no experience, even if you've got very little cash to play with. Joanna even overpaid for her first property by $20,000—a mistake almost every rookie investor is scared to make, but it paid off. She's done everything—cosmetic flips, BRRRRs (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat), added floors and rooms, dealt with hoarder houses, and did it all in between picking up her kids from school, taking them to practice, and oftentimes while working a nurse's shift. Joanna proves real estate investing is possible for everyone, and within just a few years, your life can completely change because of it. In This Episode We Cover How to invest in real estate when you have very little time or cash Why “overpaying” for a property is not a bad idea (if your situation is like Joanna's) Using your home equity to invest and why HELOCs are an investor's secret weapon Pulling off the “perfect BRRRR” and getting a renovated house for very little money Raising private money from your friends and family when starting to invest (and how to protect their principal) Making six figures to renovate your dream home? Joanna did it, you can, too And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1252 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Starting and ending our day like this has been a total gamechanger during this busy season with so many littles.It's taken tweaking and refining, and we're still open to feedback on it, but it's blessed us so much that we just had to share it with you guys.This routine gives us time to focus on what's most important, it allows us to shepherd our children in the way we desire to do so, and it keeps our home running smoothly while staying well-kept. We'd love to hear if this inspired you to try something similar! Also let us know what your routine looks like, we're always looking for ways to improve ours in order to be closer to the Lord.In This Episode:0:00 Intro5:09 The Surprise Blessings of These Habits7:40 Why 4:00 AM12:42 Before You Say It's Too Early...19:01 The Morning Habits24:14 Scripture reading29:14 Movement39:04 Getting ready41:21 The Evening Habits48:20 Cleanup Dance Party!51:21 Bedtime for LittlesResources:A Brief Theology of Sleep by John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-brief-theology-of-sleep---Milena on IG: https://www.instagram.com/milenaciciotti/AFM+MH on IG: https://www.instagram.com/asformeandmyhousepodcast/Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@asformeandmyhousepodcast/
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In honor of Women's History Month, this "Deep Dive" series highlights some of our past interview episodes about raising daughters. How do we raise our daughters to feel empowered, rather than helpless, in the face of gender bias? Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, author of book SEXISM AND SENSIBILITY, offers parenting tips to prepare our girls for the modern world. Dr. Finkelstein, Amy, and Margaret discuss: The limits of the "girl power" line of thinking How to teach girls what is and isn't in their control when it comes to sexism How to recognize and combat sexism in our own parenting Here's where you can find Dr. Finkelstein: www.joannfinkelstein.com @joannfinkelstein.phd on IG/TikTok Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD - Author on FB @finkeljo on Twitter Buy SEXISM AND SENSIBILITY: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593581162 What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, sexism and sensibility, raising girls, feminist parenting, everyday sexism, end sexism, gender equality matters, smash the patriarchy, double standards, girl power, body positive, parenting teens, teen health, equal partnership, respect women, teen mental health matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar are the co-founders of Good Girl Snacks, the brand that turned a TikTok obsession into a full-blown business.These two best friends didn't come from food. They came from corporate. Leah was in marketing at a tech startup, Yas was at an auction house debating whether to go back for her master's. What changed everything was a lot of TikTok scrolling and asking one question: why is everyone obsessed with pickles right now, and why isn't there a brand that actually feels like us? So at 23, they quit their jobs, hired a food scientist, found a manufacturer in the middle of Massachusetts, and started building. Documenting every messy, unfiltered moment along the way on social. By the time they launched in February 2024, they already had a community waiting. They sold out in under three months, closed a pre-seed round in two weeks, had a collab with Khloé Kardashian, and are now on shelves at Erewhon, Whole Foods, and Bristol Farms. All with zero dollars spent on ads.In this episode, we get into all of it. The leap they took before they were ready, the social media playbook they built from scratch, and the production nightmares that would have made most people quit. But this isn't really a story about pickles. It's about what it actually feels like to bet on yourself when the odds aren't clearly in your favor. Leah and Yas are proof that the founders who win aren't always the most experienced. They're just the ones who refused to stop.In this episode, we'll talk about:* Leaving corporate jobs and feeling the pull toward entrepreneurship. [02:12]* How a TikTok pickle trend sparked the idea for Good Girl Snacks. [03:58]* Doing the research before quitting their jobs. [06:52]* The confidence that comes from building with the right co-founder. [09:10]* Taking the leap and launching the business in 2023. [11:20]* Building hype on social media months before the product existed. [12:33]* Creating a viral content series to grow an audience. [14:30]* Why consistency and daily posting built early momentum. [18:19]* Finding the first manufacturing partner and navigating production challenges. [19:36]* “Cucumber Gate” and the realities of building a food product. [23:06]* Turning startup mishaps into viral storytelling content. [26:31]* Why resilience and problem-solving matter more than glamour in entrepreneurship. [29:00]* Building community through events, activations, and everyday customers. [31:15]* How influencer relationships and brand partnerships fueled growth. [32:19]* The Khloe Kardashian moment and what celebrity exposure really does for a brand. [34:09]* Landing early retail wins with Pop Up Grocer, Erewhon, and Whole Foods. [38:04]* Raising their first investment round after proving product-market fit. [40:00]* The long-term vision for Good Girl Snacks beyond pickles. [42:23]* Lessons about entrepreneurship they learned the hard way. [43:23]* The sacrifices founders make that people rarely see. [44:20]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Good Girl Snacks: * Website: https://goodgirlsnacks.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgirlsnacks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The raising of Lazarus is the climactic sign in John’s Gospel, revealing Jesus’ authority not only over sickness or circumstance but over death itself. When Jesus delays after hearing Lazarus is sick, it seems confusing and even painful to those who love him, yet the moment becomes an opportunity to reveal a deeper truth. Speaking to Martha in the midst of grief, Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life,” reminding us that sorrow and hope can exist together and that true life is found in Him. Standing at the tomb, Jesus weeps with those who mourn and then calls Lazarus back to life, showing His power over the very thing that terrifies humanity most. Yet this miracle also sets the stage for the cross, as raising Lazarus ultimately leads to the plot to kill Jesus. The sign points beyond itself to the greater reality that Jesus came not just to perform miracles, but to confront death itself and bring resurrection life to the world.
Episode 246 of The Truth Response.What will your kids say about your faith when they grow up?In this episode, the hosts of The Truth Response have an honest and practical conversation about Christian parenting, raising kids in ministry, and what it really means to disciple children at home. From the unique challenges pastor's kids face to the importance of balancing church service with family life, the discussion explores how faith is passed down through everyday living.More than anything, the conversation reminds parents that children are shaped less by rules and more by what they see. Authentic faith, honest conversations, healthy marriages, and intentional teaching moments all play a role in forming the next generation of believers.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.https://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSA The Truth Response LIVE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-truth-response-live-tickets-1980265229609?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile
Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the importance of developing good sleep routines for babies and why the cry-it-out method may not be the best approach. Read the articles from The Mother Baby Center here, from The Child Mind Institute here, and from Kyte Baby here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!
Alexis Sikorsky is a strategic advisor to founders who want to scale fast and exit strong, after building and selling his Switzerland-based banking software company, New Access, in a private equity deal worth over $100M. Drawing on decades of hard-won experience (including painful early failures, a 75% revenue collapse in one day, and a long post-crisis grind), he now helps £5–20M+ revenue businesses design exits instead of hoping for them. In his book Cashing Out: The Business Owner's Guide to Selling to Private Equity, Alexis introduces the APEX methodology, a practical roadmap for founders who want clarity, cashflow, and a life-changing deal beyond their business. On this episode we talk about: Why Alexis calls his early ventures “failures” and how those lessons funded a $100M+ win later The 2008 financial crisis, losing 75% of revenue in a day, and rebuilding New Access without pivoting His grandfather's trade wisdom and the simple “sell higher than you buy” rule most founders ignore Why raising VC money is usually a sign of commercial failure, not success The APEX methodology for planning and executing a private equity exit (from assessment to “dressing the bride”) Top 3 Takeaways Failure is the tuition you pay for wisdom: Alexis estimates the “cost” of his mistakes at 50 million and five years, and he uses that lens to help founders avoid repeating them. Profit is not optional if you want optionality: you must build a business where costs stay below revenue, instead of relying on endless fundraising to plug operational holes. A premium exit is engineered, not accidental: knowing your goal (lifestyle vs. exit, 100M vs. 1B), tracking real-time numbers, protecting your USP, and becoming “private equity ready” 18–24 months ahead are non-negotiable. Notable Quotes “I have a 100% success-rate, no-failure strategy: just don't try anything.” “Raising money is very often a commercial failure—your company isn't good enough yet to be profitable.” “We're not wealthy enough to buy cheap. If you can't afford it, don't buy it—but don't buy the cheap version either.” Connect with Alexis Sikorsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-sikorsky-consulting Website / Book: https://www.asikorsky.com/my-book (Cashing Out: The Business Owner's Guide to Selling to Private Equity) Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brenda Hilton returns to the Crown Refs Podcast for a thoughtful conversation about her pioneering work through Officially Human and the long-term mission of restoring respect for sports officials. Brenda shares the evolution of the organization from its early days to its current nonprofit model, reflecting on the growing reach of its message, the importance of fundraising with purpose, and the latest initiatives helping humanize officials across the country. A major highlight of the conversation is the launch and success of Officially Human's new activity book, a creative and impactful tool designed to introduce young people to officiating, explain multiple sports in a kid-friendly way, and show a new generation that officials are real people with stories, purpose, and value. The episode also touches on Officially Human's expanding partnerships with college conferences, digital learning programs, downloadable resources, and its broader vision for 2026 and beyond.The conversation goes far beyond updates, though, and gets into the heart of the officiating experience today. Brenda and Paul discuss the ongoing decline in sportsmanship, why abuse toward officials has not improved, and how money, pressure, and youth sports culture continue to make the environment harder for officials at every level. They explore the importance of mentoring, why younger officials need support and real development instead of simply being thrown onto courts and fields, and how proactive game management and stronger communication with coaches can protect both officials and the game itself. The episode also highlights the power of positive messaging, the need to celebrate respectful interactions in sports, and the role content creators and organizations can play in changing the narrative around officiating. This is a meaningful, future-focused episode about leadership, advocacy, creativity, and why the fight for better sportsmanship matters now more than ever.⛺️ Register for the Crown Refs Skill Development Camphttps://stan.store/crownrefs/p/crown-refs-skill-development-camp-tmq5jdse
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In this episode, I invited my friend and fellow podcaster Tyrell onto the podcast to discuss rape culture. Some of the topics discussed include sexual assault of men, negative sexual experience that impacts sexual expression, and rape culture in porn. Subscribe today and join the conversation! Follow and Support the Podcast Website: https://www.heauxliloquy.com Vernon's book: https://amzn.to/3vsZDm5 Vernon's IG: UrFavHeauxst (https://www.instagram.com/UrFavHeauxst/) Therapy w/ Vernon: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/vernon-t-scott-decatur-ga/1201103 Crisis and Psychological Resources Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network https://www.rainn.org 800-656-HOPE (4673) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://www.988lifeline.org 800-273-TALK (8255) Text or call 988 National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org 800-799-7233 Text START to 88788 Find A Therapist American Psychological Association (https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines) Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/family-marital) Therapist Locator (https://www.therapistlocator.net/) Access additional resources on Open Counseling (https://blog.opencounseling.com/hotlines-us/) Open Counseling also has a list of International Hotlines (https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/) Referrals and Affiliates If you are interested in signing up for Episodic Sound and accessing their list of royalty free music, please use my affiliate link (https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/2mj5fk). If you are interested in joining the podcasting world and creating your own podcast, check out PodBean (https://www.podbean.com/topheauxpod). Sign up today and get one month free. Sponsorship Looking to sponsor the podcast? Email Slaytor's Playhouse at info@slaytorsplayhouse.com. The Heuaxliloquy Podcast Media Kit (https://bit.ly/35U78Kg) If you are an advertiser trying to reach a new market, check out PodBean Advertising (https://sponsorship.podbean.com/topheauxpod). Use the link to get up to $100 credits for running your first ad on PodBean.
In today's episode I sit down with professor Arthur Brooks to explore what actually makes a life feel meaningful in a culture obsessed with achievement, optimization, and measurable success. We talk about why happiness is more than a feeling, the difference between pain and suffering, how meaning is built through coherence, purpose, and significance, and why so many high achievers still feel empty. We discuss practical ways to resist the pressure to turn ourselves and our kids into “human doings,” and instead to just love ourselves are our children for who they are, not just for what they accomplish.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsors:Experian: Get started with the Experian App now!Ello: Visit ElloProducts.com/CleanStart and use code RGH at checkout for 20% off your first purchaseKa'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code HUMANS for 15% off your first orderNurture Life: For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to NurtureLife.com/HUMANS and use codeHUMANSProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Prices are rising, but your margins don't have to suffer. We share a straightforward playbook for pool service pros to raise rates with confidence, keep client trust, and improve the health of your route. It starts with two paths: a respectful, optional price increase letter that invites customers to accept a set monthly bump, and a universal increase that risks a little churn but often delivers a bigger annual lift. From there, we dive into national pricing data and what it does—and doesn't—mean for your local decisions. Using a state-by-state service rate index, we talk about anchoring your monthly fee in the middle of your market, where perceived value is strongest and bids land more reliably. We also explore how to diagnose the tipping point in your area, avoid the race to the bottom, and justify your price with tangible outcomes: consistent clarity, reliable visits, and clean equipment that runs right through peak season.Raising rates isn't the only lever. We cover practical adjustments that protect margins without shocking clients: moving specialty chemicals like phosphate removers and algaecide to seasonal packages, billing fairly for heavy-use pools by placing chlorine on-site, and trimming accounts that drain time and inventory. • framing an optional increase to boost acceptance• universal vs opt-in raises and revenue math• reading the national service rate index by state• finding the local sweet spot for bids• moving specialty chemicals to itemized or seasonal fees• billing fairly for heavy-use pools and extra chlorine• increasing filter cleanings for revenue and water quality• trimming high-drain accounts and adding smart ones• balancing profit, retention, and technician workloadSkimmer list of pool service rates by area and price increase template:https://www.getskimmer.com/priceincreasetoolkit?Send a textSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y
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Parenting a child who has special needs is a unique journey filled with challenges and joys. Sara Clime joins Jim Daly to discuss some of the things she's learned while raising her son. Plus, John and Danny give you some ideas for how you can help a parent who has a child with special needs. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Other Side of Special for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment The Beauty of Raising a Special Needs Child Contact our Counseling Team Parenting and Special Needs: Why Me? Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.
The Persian Gulf energy crunch deepened on Wednesday as the U.S. and Israel launched new strikes on Iranian targets. Iran retaliated across the region and effectively shut down the vital Strait of Hormuz, prompting countries around the world to take unprecedented steps to keep oil flowing. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Raising your first private equity fund is humbling. Like Lloyd Dobler holding a boombox outside an LP's window, you need to be committed and creative. It took us over 150 meetings and almost 2 years to get to the finish line. One LP fell asleep mid-pitch. We got stranded in a monsoon in Connecticut. Kenny the Associate torpedoed us in Manhattan. Jim got locked out, and Devin had to fly solo. We survived. You can too. From hiring a placement agent to practicing your pitch to getting LPs to tell you what they want, to recharging your batteries on the road so you can keep going til the end. This is everything we wish someone had told us. Always Be Closing. Kinda.
On Today's Show: Dennis shares valuable insights on parenting and character development. He emphasizes the importance of teaching children to prioritize behavior over feelings, citing the example of a 26-year-old woman who cut off communication with her mother despite her loving upbringing. Dennis also discusses the role of religion in shaping moral values and the challenges of raising children in a free society. He offers practical advice on setting boundaries, dealing with difficult situations, and encouraging good behavior in children. This conversation is a must-listen for parents seeking wisdom on navigating the complexities of raising good kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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