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It's Kiera and Britt on the pod together, with listeners getting a live look into how the Dental A-Team is thinking about the year's end — plus ideas as to what could be copied over to dental practices. There's a large emphasis on cost estimates and budgeting, including knowing when to fine-tune production or start cutting, and finding alignment as a team over those decisions. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today, wow, today feels like it should be written in the history books. Me and the Brittany Stone, No BS Britt coming on the podcast today. Britt, how you doing today?   Brittany (00:12) Good, was just thinking it's been a minute since I've been on the podcast.   Kiera (00:16) I know. I always message Britt when I need like certain topics. I'm like, hey, you want a podcast with me? And Britt's nice to say yes to me. I don't I don't bring Britt on as much as we used to. Britt doesn't actively take clients now. Britt hangs out in the background with me more often. So Britt, I think that that's like a win. I'm gonna say it's a win. Like Britt gets to be a little,   Brittany (00:36) I'll take it as a win.   Kiera (00:38) yeah. We work on some cool, crazy projects. We're working on a real fun one right now, getting ready for next year.   Britt, that spreadsheet's sexy. Spreadsheets are kind of my love language. So reviewed that   Brittany (00:48) Thank you.   Kiera (00:48) this last week and we're excited. There's some fun things coming up in the company for all future clients and our current clients. So Britt and I work behind the scenes, but yeah, No BS Britt. If you guys don't know her, she has been a consultant for quite a while. She has like three favorite clients that she kept when she decided to, you know, move along. And then she works in our operations in HR. And Britt is just a wealth of knowledge. She also's a hygienist. So   All things, but Britt and I decided we'd get on the podcast. AK I decided and asked Britt if she would join me is really how this shook out.   Brittany (01:16) Yeah   Kiera (01:20) we want to talk about like some of the things we're doing in Dental A Team for end of year planning. And I figured Britt and I, like these are our real everyday conversations, helping you guys plan and prepare for end of year. And Britt, maybe I'm a little psychotic on end of year planning, but I figured like let's kind of go through what we do together in our company, how we set up, and then hopefully again for offices you guys can be prepping for.   end of year. So that's my that's my plan for today, Britt. I hope you're on board with that.   Brittany (01:45) I mean, I like it. think our company sometimes has a little bit more, has a few more variables than like dental practice   Kiera (01:51) Yeah.   Brittany (01:52) end of year planning. think we'll just say that on the like psychotic comment, but dental   Kiera (01:58) Yeah.   Brittany (01:58) practices, not to say there aren't variables involved, but you know, cost of travel and stuff like that is real fun right now.   Kiera (02:07) I mean, seriously, our travel costs, we were going through all of our expenses this year and I was like, wow, we are up a lot. And a lot of them are just travel costs. Like I was shocked at how much travel has gone up. There's just a lot of things, right? Everybody's dealing with inflation. And so   Brittany (02:20) Mm-hmm.   Kiera (02:21) as we go through it, I think systematically Britt and I start planning our year around September time. So we'll be going through and we're gonna pull up all of our costs for last year. So we're gonna look to see.   We're gonna look at 2025 and then we're gonna run from 2026 from January till September. What is that? And then I don't know what the word is, Britt. Like when you just I think it's project out. That's the word I'm looking for. We're gonna project, yeah. Choose the word. We're   Brittany (02:43) Protect, forecast, choose your word.   Kiera (02:46) gonna project your forecast out how much we think we're gonna spend for the rest of the year. So that way we can get a good glimpse of what does everything look like? How does this work? What what are we actually doing? And then becomes my favorite part until I hate this part.   You then go   Brittany (02:59) Zzzzz   Kiera (03:00) to what we plan for next year. And so   Brittany (03:02) Mm-hmm.   Kiera (03:03) Literally there's a line item of like what's 2026? And then what do we think 2027 is? And man, Britt, we got our booties burned on some of the things we projected last year. Like we thought it was only gonna be 90,000 and it came in at like 120. So I definitely recommend looking at that. but also like Britt, what are some of the things you see for us and then also for offices? Like when we're projecting out for next year.   What are some of those costs to be planning in? Cause you've got your everyday ones. We're going need to impact for inflation. Like you said, like we're going to sell travels. Like we're going to have to need to boost that up. You still got merchant fees. You still have your rent. You still got these different pieces.   Brittany (03:35) Thank   Kiera (03:37) But like, what are some of the additional things that like you and I talk about in the business that I think a lot of practices might also be considering in their practices too?   Brittany (03:44) Yeah, I think that the steady things are the easier things, right, to anticipate. It's when you're wanting to go and do some fun stuff like, hey,   Kiera (03:52) Yeah.   Brittany (03:52) let's go buy this thing or let's, you know, implement lasers across hygiene and we're going to need to go and buy lasers for everybody or things like that where there's going to be a bigger cost, bigger expense, bigger investment or like, hey, we want to build out.   three ops, right? What does that mean? Does that also mean we're adding in more providers if we're building out those operatories? So some of those things that are one, bigger costs, two, there's opportunity involved. So like there should be some revenue involved with that, of course, if we're investing in those types of things, but being able to plan out both sides of them. So one, what's our investment? One is that investment hitting us? What's that going to look like? And two, right, then like   Part of the fun is like the, are we banking on being the result of that thing? So   Kiera (04:43) Yeah.   Brittany (04:44) if it's provider related in a dental practice, right? What does that mean for even our revenue, our production, if we're gonna be adding on a hygienist or adding on, you know, another doctor to the practice that we didn't have there before. If it's just   Kiera (04:58) Yeah.   Brittany (04:58) an expense, right? Then planning for that expense and how you're gonna go about paying for it, whether it's gonna be.   one lump sum that's going hit us or if we're going to finance something and then that bill is going to be coming to us every month and we're going to be paying it out.   Kiera (05:13) Yeah. And Brett, I think when you talk about that, like it is tricky. And I do think we have a bit more variable expenses. Like for us, it's like dental offices, you know, you got your dental assistant, hygienist. For us, we're like, shoot, when do we need to hire a consultant? Like, don't be too early,   Brittany (05:27) you   Kiera (05:27) don't be too late. What's their capacity that they can handle? so I do think our company does have a few more variables, but I also think, like you said, it's a okay, what is it going to cost? And then what is our projected income for next year or our revenue?   And I'm really excited because in our mastermind with our doctors coming person, this is mine and Britt's like little power project that we've been working on of like   Brittany (05:47) Thanks   Kiera (05:48) helping doctors see, like build in all the expenses that you want. Then let's see what we're gonna produce in how many days and what's your dollar per hour. And then it's like figuring out which levers we can push. And Britt, I think about you often of like, okay, do we need to produce more or do we need to cut more? Like which one are we going to be leveraging? And so when offices are looking at this, and even for us, like I love to have that wish list. Like I love to put it in of   I want to hire this and I want to do this. And like I think, and then when we get to the bottom of it and we're looking at our projected income, it's like, shoot. Now we get to go back through with like full blown   Brittany (06:16) So she's not very happy.   Kiera (06:18) razor and just cut and slice and dice. And hey, Britt, I'm just curious, how do you feel about company retreats on that budget line? Just curious how you feel. I know you just talked to an office about this the other day. It feels relevant, but how do you feel about company retreats?   Brittany (06:32) I think one, build those things in for what you want   Kiera (06:35) Ha ha ha.   Brittany (06:35) to do, what you want to plan to do. then plan wisely. Company retreats can get wild. I think we've all heard some stories. We have great teams, but sometimes we put up in an environment and in a condition and things happen and we have to deal with things we don't want to deal with when we're trying to have fun. yeah,   Kiera (06:51) Yeah.   Brittany (06:53) that's what I'll say on that topic.   I think that owners, this is a good practice of planning things out to be able to see, if I want to do all these things, right? I love my docs that like want to go and take all the courses and buy all the things and have all the newest stuff, which is great. But what does that mean if we go get all the new stuff and go to all those courses and what do we need to do to be able to actually pay for those things? I also think it's really important for our managers out there.   I think it helps to bring some kind of reality to the situation. think a lot of the times if we don't know facts, we sit there and like, well, why can't we do this? Well, why can't we do that? Well, I really want to give this first than that. And I really want to do this, which we would love to do all of the things. But when it comes down to it, can we actually do it? Can we afford it? Because that's often when they're not involved in that side of it of seeing what the spend is and the reason why we need to set goals where they are. They'll be like, well, why is our goal so high? And I was like, OK.   There's a reason why our goal is so high and no, it's not just because we want our owners to make money. There's a lot of factors involved in that. And yes, we also want our owners to make money.   Kiera (08:00) Mm-hmm. And Britt, I think that you just highlight something really important is I actually hadn't thought about it till right now when you said it. I do love that you and I work through this because I think there's an accountability side on both of ours. Like we both   Brittany (08:11) No.   Kiera (08:12) went and put the budget together. We both said what we thought we needed for the business. We both said,   Brittany (08:15) I   Kiera (08:16) hey, we think that this needs to be there. So then when we come back around and we're like, well, nuts. We gotta like figure out this amount. We gotta figure this out. Like I remember, I don't remember what it was this year. There was something you came to me and I was like,   I don't know, Britt. This is the budget. This is what we gotta do. Like, go figure it out. Like, we don't have the extra cash, even though we want to. But I think also I've done it. I remember last year, it wasn't this year, it was last year. I was like, Britt, I want to hire all these people. And you're like, girl, we made the budget. Like, this is what we said we could afford. And I'm like, I know, but I want all these people. And Britt was pretty much like me. And like, hey, well, what are you gonna go? Like, where can you cut, or where can you like this is how much we have agreed to allocate for it? Go go figure those things out. And so   I think it's really important to have doctors and OMs together where both of you guys are aligned. You can both keep each other in check and be looking and projecting forward. I think something that's hard, Britt, and I'm not sure if you've got ideas for offices, hiring people I think is one of the hardest things for me to like budget in because it's what like someone's salary, they might only get hired midway through the year. And I think something we did this year is I hired like three to four months before a lot of these people were projected in.   Well, that absolutely impacted our spend because we were hiring them. We met people, like, we know we want this position, but adding them in three months before they were really necessary or needed, I do think was a big like hit on us. And so I'm just curious, like,   Brittany (09:39) Thanks.   Kiera (09:39) how do people plan for when to hire, how to budget that in? Any thoughts you've got? Because I do think personnel is usually one of the biggest changes that a doctor office is going to do.   Brittany (09:49) Yeah, and I think that it's only those one, those offices that are in a stage or like those like multiple practices that are in a stage where you're going to into some sort of like expansion, right? If not, I'd say on the year is a good time to evaluate if we want to like add a brand new role to a practice without changing any other factors like revenue that they're going to bring in.   And so I think that you've got to plan ahead and look at it in a little bit more detail by like, great, here's what the first six months are going to look like. Here's what the next six months are going to look like and what our expenses will be as you look and you forecast out. I'll say usually with dental practices, if you're looking at adding providers, it's a little easier because usually as long as they're hitting their production they need to hit, it's going to keep my other   my other numbers in line, right? If I hire a hygienist and I can keep them busy and I'm paying him the appropriate percent of their, you know, production, what they're gonna make for me, then like, I'm not really worried about that throwing my profitability way off because it's still gonna keep me in line. Associate is gonna be similar-ish. There's a lot more factors of like, how's it gonna impact owner-doctor production if I'm adding an associate. So we've got a...   Think about that a little bit more, but let's oversimplify it and say, hey, we've got all the patients. We know we can keep that associate busy. Then I know I can hire an appropriate level team to go with them, assistants to help support them, right? They're going to be producers if saying we have the patient base for them, then I'm not as stressed about adding them in. Still should like run it, see what it's going to look like.   Kiera (11:31) Yeah.   Brittany (11:32) But if they're a provider and we have the patients in order to keep them busy to where they're going to be producers.   then you can move a little bit more confidently than I'm adding a role that has no production side to it because that means my revenue is gonna stay the same and I'm adding costs.   Kiera (11:49) Totally. And the only other one that I'd throw in, because of course this is like my role that I pitch to hire, is like a treatment coordinator because they can put quite a bit of dollars on your books for you, close more cases for you. You don't even have to have more patients for you. But I agree with you, those ones are easier versus it being like, We need an office manager or we need this person or I might need to give raises out for everybody. And there have been years where as much as I want to do raises,   We're in a heavy growth year and it is just a like Britt and I lock in and we say, like, all right, this is the budget. This is how much we can have. I do also think it's important to re-look at that budget because if we aren't producing as much as we thought we were, well, we might need to make some of these changes for the second half of the year that we haven't considered. So we'll dig into our like real life. So this year when Britt and I are looking, we're saying, Okay, what are we really budgeting out for next year? We know we're doing these masterminds and Britt can we just like   Brittany (12:38) Yeah.   Kiera (12:39) your budget that you had.   isn't gonna work for next year. That was literally the slack I think I got last week of like so we need to up that budget for next year.   Brittany (12:45) Something to that   effect. We have a lot more people that are coming to those and we keep having more people each time we do them. So we know it's gonna get bigger.   Kiera (12:56) Which is awesome. And I think it was fun because Britt and I like it forced us to innovate. And kudos to Britt. She went and found a really awesome venue for us. It's going to be able to facilitate the growth that we're wanting. We want these masterminds to be awesome. Our doctors love it. Hey, if you're not a part of it, join us. Like, hey, you want to be a part of it? It's very fun. It's a very fun community. Connect in with us. but I think it's a space of like, okay, we know that that's going to be a budget increase for next year. We know travel will be a budget increase for next year because going up to clients. We also like Britt and I are looking and we're looking at how much our consultants have capacity for.   We are looking to bring on another consultant for next year. So hey, if any of you know a great consultant or anybody who wants to be a consultant, shameless, not shameless plug. Send over any consulting friends you've got. They want to work for Dental A Team. Cause Britt and I, Britt, how fun is it to hire consultants?   Brittany (13:44) You know, it's a unique set of skills, we'll put it that way. And so they are a level of a needle in a haystack. So we love good ones. So you read with Kiera, you've got the background, you've got the experience, come over to us if you know the business side of dental and want to be a consultant. But yeah, it takes us a while. It's not a quick hire. And I know I'm preaching to the choir to a degree on, for some of you, what it's like to hire even for dental practice right now.   Kiera (14:09) Agreed. Yeah. So it's one of those spaces of like hiring an associate or hiring a hygienist or hiring other positions. They're tricky. that was literally not a shameless plug. If any of you do want to be a consultant, reach out. Britt and I are actively interviewing. So reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Don't worry, doctors, we're not taking any of your office managers. Any office managers who know people in the industry, send them our way. We'd love to work with them. but we're hiring that. We also know we're hiring like we got bigger this year. We added a lot of admin to our team. I mean,   For Britt, her role split into three roles. Like that was a big change and a big shift that we had to make. So when you look at it, and I think for all dentists right now, as you're building out, look to see what do we do this year. Look to see, like Britt said, what are the things that are going to stay the same? And then what are the pieces that you're actually going to need to increase or change out? And then look to see at that bottom dollar amount. Britt, this is always where it like depresses me. And we just get that big number. It's like all the wants and wishes. And then I go back up and it's like, all right, what things do we really have to have? What thing I mean.   Last year it was over analytics. Like we get scrappy and   Brittany (15:09) Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,   Kiera (15:10) we're like, all right, could we get a better deal? Is there a different software? Is there AI that could replace this? Is there this? Like, I do actually, Britt, to me, you might not like that part as much. As much as I hate that like bottom line number versus what our production is. How do we like innovate to get those numbers to be in a line to where your profit margins are still where they need to be? What are the trade-offs you're going to make? And sometimes your trade-off is that you'll have less profit because it's a growth year. Other times the   Brittany (15:33) Mm-hmm.   Kiera (15:34) trade-off is   We're gonna scrap and we're gonna grind and we're gonna just figure it out. And that's the trade-off for this year. But do you have any suggestions for offices of like, okay, what happens when I'm too high over budget and I need to like figure out my production or cut? Like, how do you get those offices to be in alignment so that way they feel like they like next year we can actually afford all the things we need and we're also gonna be able to produce what we need to produce?   Brittany (15:57) Yeah, this is where Karen and get into some good back and forth on some of these topics.   Kiera (16:02) That's great. That's why I brought you on today.   Brittany (16:06) And I think in getting it into alignment, I think there's the necessary things that we need to do. Like those are ones that no matter what, it's necessary and we need it, then we've got to find a way to produce enough and collect enough in order to get those things. That's the way we've got to tackle it. I think on some of the other ones,   I think you can build it in, in a dental practice to be like, all right, well, here's our necessities. But if we hit X number, right, then great, we can do this thing. Or if we hit X number, we can go and we can add this thing to our monthly cost and moving forward. it can be a little bit of a, here's our study that we know we can hit. And great, we've gotten our expenses where this is our like,   comfortable space, but we know we're always going to push ourselves a little bit more. And when we push ourselves, here's our reward. We hit it. We can get X, Y, Z and add those things in because we did better than we thought we did.   Kiera (17:08) Yeah. No, and Br I agree. It is a good healthy back and forth. And I do think that that comes down to like, okay, we budget this much for team gifts or events or for a retreat. This is where Britt and I are like, All right, we will put it together at this point in time. Like, what are the innovative ways that we could do it? Or hey, if we hit this, like offices all the time say they want to go on these retreats. I know I'm like, We we make a joke because our team is virtual. So then you force people to travel who aren't travelers. It got a little wild for us for a few years. So Britt and I were like,   Screw that. We're not losing any more team members. We're not running any more retreats. Like, we're done. And it's a PL save. But that doesn't mean that like our team loves to get together. So can we do things when we get in person for the masterminds? Like that's where we got creative of like, when do people get together? What could we do that could be fun? I did love the idea. Like, again, no ideas are off limits. Someone's like, well, can't you guys like just do your retreat on Sunday after your masterminds? And I was like, hard no. I'm exhausted. The team's exhausted. We want to.   never see each other for six more months like just pure exhaustion because we put so much energy out for everybody. But I think it's really where you can just go back and forth and it's like, okay, well, if we want to do this type of a retreat, like, is there a way we could get the same outcome on a different budget? Or are there different ways   Brittany (18:20) Mm-hmm.   Kiera (18:21) too? And I really do love that Britt and I will come in and it's this back and forth. It's both of us creatively thinking, Britt pushes hard on like, is this really a must or is this like a want? And I appreciate that. But even looking at consulting, like   I think that there's a space, and I think Britt and I are a good example of this, which is why I wanted you guys to hear our genuine true back and forth. Me sometimes I'm going to push, like, no, Britt, we do need to hire this consultant or we do need to have this. This year, I had three great ideas. Of my three great ideas, one was good, two were not so good. Like Britt, I'll hand it to you. The last hire we made that you told me not to do, that I thought was a brilliant idea, didn't pan the way we thought it was going to. And I called it, I've admitted it, it was not a good move.   But I think that there's like my job is to push and innovate and try things that maybe Britt would say, like, I'm not so sure. And Britt's job is to say, like, you might want to think about this before you say it. But there are some times when I'm going to see that, like, no, bringing this person in or bringing this piece in or changing this up, it might not be right. But I will say, like, between the two dynamics of a doctor and an OM, make sure that both of you are pushing your agendas while coming together of what's in the best interest of the business. Those are my thoughts, Britt, but I'm sure you have your perspective of it too.   Brittany (19:31) Yeah, and we're always going to try things and they're not always going to not everything's going to pan out, especially like technology and all the things going on and all the advancements. Like there's going to be things we try that we're like, hey, this might be a great idea. Think it will work. Let's do it. We do it. We're like, man, maybe that isn't as helpful as we thought it would be. We'll fix that one and we're going to move on. I think those things, if they're not happening, we're probably not trying enough.   If they're happening all the time, then maybe we could vet a little bit better before we jump into some of those things.   Kiera (20:03) fair. And I think they like I think in dentistry it's a little bit easier. Britt and I are in the wild while the bus over here. Neither of us have ever built a dental consulting company. So you better believe some of my like late night grandiose great ideas, some of them have been kick A. Some of them have been awesome. Others, hmm, that one didn't pan. And I think having the humility on both sides of like that didn't work and always coming back to the table of this is in the best interest of the business.   what's really going to get us to where we need to go. So I think Britt, thank you for coming on and humoring me today. I really want people to hear   Brittany (20:33) Thank   Kiera (20:34) like what you and I do back and forth. Hopefully for doctors and OMs, I would say it's time. Like let's go run our numbers for this year. Let's project out through end of year what we think it'll be. And then let's build 2027's budget. Let's look to see what it's going to cost us. Let's look to see what we want to add in, what team members, what softwares, what consulting. Like this is where a lot of times people have also I will say on the consulting end of year, if I know we want to add this in for next year.   And I'm looking at my tax liability this year. Britt   Brittany (20:59) Mm-hmm.   Kiera (20:59) knows I am in a heavy hunt of what are the capital expenses? What are the things that I can put in now that are going to benefit us for next year? That's also going to keep our cash flow high. So if you you've got a higher tax bill this year, that's why I like to plan in September. Cause then I've got October, November, December. We have prepaid for event venues. We have prepaid for consulting. We know we're gonna have lots of our clients will pay at the end of the year for consulting. So if you've been considering that, then it's not a cost next year that I have to do. We're getting the benefits of it next year.   But I'm able to get the discount rates. And sometimes also Britt and I will negotiate with people, hey, if we pay in full at the end of year, can we get a discount? Like people are willing to do things because they know business owners need to get these off their books. So I'd really recommend dialing   Brittany (21:38) Mm-hmm.   Kiera (21:39) it in, looking to see. I can't pre-pay and hire somebody today. Like I can't do that. But software, consulting, technology, different things that I want to bring into the business. Things like if we know we're going on a trip, like we will pre-book a lot of our flights at the end of the year.   anything that we can do, depending upon the tax liability that we have, it's things that we're gonna do. And everyone's like, you might kick your can down the road. True. And next year might not be as profitable. We knew we were headed into a growth year this year. So we stockpiled last year. We knew this year would be a bit more of a stretch year. That's how I think business owners should look. And it gives you, I'd rather you be doing this today in September or October before the end of the year. So you have time to make those decisions. So those are my final thoughts for any for you.   Brittany (22:19) And I'll come in with my   like conservative two senses as long as it's something that you know you're going to spend money on anyways. It's kind of like I've got I've got a friend's family that I'm like, it's like the people who are like, well, it's on sale. So I bought it. I'm like, OK, but a good deal on something you don't need is still spending money you don't need. So   Kiera (22:38) Yeah.   Brittany (22:39) as long as it's something that you actually need or you are actually going to spend money on anyways, 100 percent agreed. But don't go like.   spend money on stuff you don't actually need to spend money on.   Kiera (22:51) I do agree. And this is again where you got good, like it's a good balance here.   Brittany (22:54) Yeah.   Kiera (22:54) agreed. I'm glad you put that caveat in because all those pieces like software, technology, consulting, we knew we were going to do it anyway. Let's just get it for a better deal because we can. Like we will bundle end   Brittany (23:01) Mm-hmm. Correct.   Kiera (23:05) of year. We're is looking at all of our softwares and we were hunting to see, like, hey, if we buy it now, if we do a whole year, things we know we're already going to do, can we get that a reduced price? That's also going to keep our cash flow higher next year, too, for us, which is always a benefit. So   That's our that's our end of year. We're, you know, having a good time with masterminds. They're growing. They're a good time. They're so fun. We're looking for consultants. but I also think, Britt, like, I think Dental A Team is it's a growing company and it's always going to be growing and it's always going to be evolving. And I think both of us have accepted that. Some dental practices aren't. And it's also okay if like your numbers are pretty consistent year over year.   Brittany (23:40) Mm-hmm.   Kiera (23:41) That's also okay. But look, you might be looking in like,   What are the raises? Or what are the CE courses we could take our team? Because just because you flatline, if you will, you're not adding more head count, you're not adding more tech, you're not adding more ops. What things can I do to innovate and push my team forward? Or how can I get more increased dollar per patient in the practice?   Brittany (23:57) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Kiera (24:01) Those are the areas to be looking at. So every practice should be like, this is the push, this is the innovation, this is the creation, and then lock in. And Britt, like we got to lock on that budget. Britt does a good job of being like, no, we locked on this, we stay on it.   reconcile it monthly and then reset usually halfway through the year to see how you're doing. Obviously look at it quarterly, but really I don't really try to make big budget changes until about mid year to let it ride for a little bit longer.   Brittany (24:25) Mm hmm.   Yep, I agree with you. And yeah, offices, your spend may not change a whole lot each year. You should be growing to a degree each year. And yeah, costs are going to go up to a degree each year, but it won't. Some don't swing as far as some others. Now, my my practices out there, my my owners, my true entrepreneurs out there, they're like, yeah, I'm adding a practice next year. I'm doing   Kiera (24:50) Mm.   Brittany (24:50) this or I'm doing that. Like, yeah, there's going to be a few more variables in the mix.   Kiera (24:54) Absolutely. So go guys, go start plupping pranning. If you need help with this, we're literally working on it with our doctors and our offices. It's a great time. reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Britt, thanks for being here. Thanks for being my like No BS Britt. You always love give it to me straight. You always talk to me. And I respect that so much because I think every good entrepreneur needs a great No BS Britt next to them who will make sure that both are are synced and can really do the best in the business. So thank you for being on the podcast with me today.   Brittany (25:23) Thanks for having me.   Kiera (25:24) Of course. And for all of you listening, go get your end of year in place. Go get your numbers dialed in. Reach out if we can help you in any way. And as always, thanks for listening. We'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

High achieving women want to know ⬇How do we move forward in a world where social media shows us the glitz and glamour we're "supposed" to have, but we're earning less, costs are rising, and we feel like we're doing it wrong?Inspired by an Instagram post.  Let's talk about it.Original iamthirtyaf postIf it resonates, tell me on the socials!Instagram  |  LinkedInGET THE F*CK UNSTUCK: 7 Days of Real Conversations: amyvanmeijl.com/unstuckMONEY MAGIC September 2026: amyvanmeijl.com/magicmoney* Next round October 20-22--Amy's Previous Podcast Interviews PlaylistBinge insightful conversations with lovely podcast hosts.Join the Insights email listReceive weekly updates & insights straight to your inbox.--Unapologetic Abundance: The Release ExperienceFREE 3-day private podcast to shift shame, alter timing and challenge the 'ideal state' when it comes to your experience with money in your life.

There's no doubt that as our kids grow into their teenage years, the questions get tougher, the issues get more complicated, and the conversations get harder. From relationships and technology to mental health, faith, and identity, there is a lot for parents to navigate. In this month's Ministry to Parents Podcast, Chris Sasser, Amy Diller, and Kerry Ray share some practical insights and ideas to help parents prepare for the difficult conversations that are coming their way. Rather than avoiding the hard topics, we talk about how parents can build the kind of relationship where their adolescents feel safe asking questions, sharing what they're experiencing, and talking honestly about the real issues they're facing.LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

I was a trained marriage and family therapist when I got divorced. I understood attachment theory. I knew the language of relationships. And I still couldn't prevent my own divorce.For a long time, that felt embarrassing. But it taught me something I needed to understand about divorce healing: knowing what's happening in your mind is different from feeling safe enough to live differently.In this episode, Joy, Coach Tiffini, and I get personal about the gap between insight and change. We talk about the coping patterns we could recognize but kept repeating, why deeper healing felt frightening, and what helped us begin to trust ourselves and other people again.Tiffini shares what survival mode looked like for her as a newly divorced single mom—and why she feared that opening up her pain might make it harder to care for her daughter. Joy talks about knowing a habit wasn't helping while feeling like it was all she could manage in that moment. And I reflect on what my training couldn't teach me about moving through divorce in my own body and life.We also talk about holding a boundary after you've drawn it, receiving honest feedback from someone you trust, and finding people who can hear the parts of your story you've been afraid to say out loud.If you've done the therapy, read the books, and learned your attachment patterns but still find yourself asking, “Why am I doing this again?”—come listen. We're talking about what can help the work begin to land.In this episode:Why knowing your patterns doesn't automatically change themThe fear of falling apart if you begin deeper divorce healingHow survival mode can narrow the choices you feel able to makeWhat support, boundaries, and honest relationships changed for usWhy feeling safe enough to be seen matters when you're learning to trust yourselfWant a place to keep practicing? Join us in Cocoon to connect and ask questions. VIP members also get our Thursday healing episodes and a monthly workshop with Coach Tiffini. Find the links in the show notes.Support the showJoin Cocoon VIP - "The Room Where It Happens"For just $5 a month, you can access all thursday eps where we apply the concepts we cover on Tuesday. You will also be invited to attend monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini and other exclusive content. Can't attend the live workshop? No problem! You'll get access to all the recordings plus handouts that help you DO the healing work you need!Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

Hey, Voices of the Bench community! Erich Neuhaus, Marketing Manager at Ivoclar here. Bring greater efficiency and flexibility to your denture workflow with Ivotion, Ivoclar's digital denture system. Ivotion helps labs reduce manual production steps while delivering predictable, high-quality aesthetics. With new shade options available in both Ivotion Dent Multi and our Ivotion Monolithic Discs, you can broaden your offering and deliver more personalized results. Reach out to your local Ivoclar representative today and discover what I've ocean can do for your lab. NOLA Lab Fest is back, and Voices From the Bench will be recording live from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on October 16th and 17th! Join Elvis and Barbara as they hang out with the HyperDent team, talk shop with some of the best in the dental industry, and host the always-entertaining Lab Family Feud. The fun kicks off Thursday, October 15th, with Jude Grayson leading a half-day workshop for lab owners and department leaders, sponsored by HyperDent. While you're there, check out Roland DGA's CAM trade-in special, where you can trade in your old CAM software for HyperDent and unlock the full potential of your mill with better milling quality, faster milling times, and the ability to mill Ivotion dentures with Elevate denture solutions. Registration is open now at NOLALabFest.com, and spots are limited. Don't miss out on the fun, the learning, and probably a few too many beignets! This week we sit down with Mike Archibald, the “black sheep” of the Archibald family and the third Archibald we've had on the show. Mike shares his journey from starting in his dad's laboratory at just 17 years old to becoming a technician, educator, speaker, and advocate for having the conversations that don't always happen in dentistry. We talk about functional dentistry, ceramics, teaching, family expectations, imposter syndrome, recovery, mindset, and the importance of being willing to step away and find a healthier perspective on life. Mike also tells us about Table 52, his vision for creating a community where people can have honest conversations about the struggles behind the scenes, along with his work with Harvest Dental and Open Bench. It's a very real conversation about dentistry, family, personal growth, and what happens when you stop worrying about looking like you have it all together and start focusing on becoming the best version of yourself. Open Bench: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvmZEdlxtQM Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he's not recording Voices from the Bench? He's a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back. And he couldn't do it without icortica. Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts. Stop digging for data and start taking action. Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today. Dental lab owners and managers — are you spending too much time chasing paperwork, checking portals, tracking cases, and answering doctors asking, “Is my crown done yet?” You didn't start a dental lab to become a full-time paperwork wrangler. LabNCloud is the all-in-one, cloud-based platform built by techs, for techs, with 90+ features to streamline your entire lab — from case tracking and invoicing to shipping, time tracking, doctor portals, and automatic digital file routing. Stop managing chaos and start managing your lab. Visit LabNCloud.com to book your free personalized demo. And mention “Elvis is Handsome” to get your first month free. LabNCloud — the operating system for dental labs. Built by techs, for techs.Special Guest: Mike Archibald.

Send a text or comment!SHOFOIN STUDIOS and BEARANOOGA PRODUCTIONSp   r   e   s   e   n   t   s  :MY NEW NORM Podcast- S7 E2Guest: Adam BairdEpisode: When God Meets at Your LowestHost: Barry Scott YoungWhat happens when the life you're living on the outside is completely different from the battle you're facing on the inside?In this powerful episode, Adam opens up about his struggle with addiction while attending Bible school and serving in ministry. Living a double life took him to his lowest point – but it was there, in the middle of his brokenness, that God intervened.Adam shares the raw and deeply personal story of his journey from addiction to restoration, healing, and hope. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far we've fallen or how broken we may feel, God can meet us right where we are and begin a work of restoration.This is a story of courage, redemption, and the transforming power of God's grace. You won't want to miss this episode.YouTube | Spotify | All Major Podcast PlatformsREAL PEOPLE. REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL HOPE.Remeber to share with those you know!FOLLOW / WATCH / SHARESupport the showmynewnorm.buzzsprout.com/ / YouTube.com/@mynewnorm

Welcome to The Iggy Garcia Show: Unscripted.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE‼️✨Real people. Real stories. Real conversations.Join Iggy Garcia for unscripted conversations about life, people, experiences, ideas, and the world around us. From personal growth, spirituality, culture, community, creativity, and wellness to the everyday challenges, victories, and unexpected moments that make us human, no topic is completely off the table.Some episodes feature guests. Some are simply Iggy sharing what's on his mind. Some conversations may go deep, while others may make you laugh, think, question, or see life from a different perspective.No script, no need to fit everything into a box.Just genuine conversations, fresh perspectives, and stories worth sharing.Real People. Real Stories. Fresh Perspectives. A Brighter Tomorrow.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE‼️✨Learn more:IggyGarcia.comWithInsightsRadio.comThe Iggy Garcia Show Unscripted is an Iggy Garcia, LLC production.The content shared on this program is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, affiliates, sponsors, or associated organizations. Copyright © 2026 Iggy Garcia, LLC. All Rights Reserved.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE!!

Friends, family, coworkers - they are all part of our every day lives. Talk with Tolu about how to build that Community around yourself to create your dream life.    Real Conversations. Real Women.  Real Growth.

Life rarely hands us a clear roadmap. Sometimes everything looks good on the outside, yet something still feels missing. Sometimes the people we love make choices we don't understand. And sometimes the hardest part of connection is knowing when to speak, when to listen, and when simply to be present. In this special Sitting Down with Dr. Dan episode, producer Amber Miller joins Dr. Dan to bring listener questions directly to the conversation. Together, they explore some of the complicated situations that so many of us quietly navigate every day—from searching for greater meaning and supporting adult children to relationship trust, grief, and staying connected with teenagers. Dr. Dan discusses why uncomfortable feelings can be invitations to greater self-awareness and growth, and why gratitude doesn't require us to ignore the parts of our lives asking for attention. He encourages listeners to create enough quiet to hear what he calls the “stirrings of the soul” and to have the courage to consider what they may need more—or less—of in their lives. The conversation also examines parenting across different stages of life. When adult children struggle or make choices we disagree with, Dr. Dan emphasizes maintaining connection, listening without immediately offering advice, and respecting their agency. With teenagers, he reminds parents that growing independence does not necessarily mean the relationship is disappearing. Presence still matters, even when conversations happen less frequently or entirely on the teenager's terms. When it comes to relationships, Dr. Dan explores integrity, trust, and what he calls “inner honesty and outer honesty.” Difficult conversations may be uncomfortable, but avoiding them can slowly undermine connection. Authenticity begins with being willing to tell ourselves the truth before asking someone else to do the same. The episode also offers compassionate guidance for supporting someone through grief. There may be no perfect words and no way to remove another person's pain. Instead of disappearing because we don't know what to say, Dr. Dan encourages simple, genuine presence and specific offers of support. Across every listener question, one theme emerges: life is less about simply getting through difficult experiences and more about learning how to navigate them with awareness, compassion, courage, and connection. KEY TAKEAWAYS Listen when something feels missing. Discomfort can signal an opportunity for reflection, growth, and meaningful change. Connection matters more than unsolicited advice. With adult children, staying present and listening can preserve the relationship while respecting their independence. Integrity starts with honesty. Healthy relationships require both inner honesty with ourselves and honest communication with others. You don't need perfect words for grief. Genuine presence, consistent check-ins, and specific offers of support can matter more than trying to make the pain disappear. Stay available for the moments your teenager chooses connection. Those moments may come at inconvenient times, but being present when the door opens can strengthen the relationship. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let's make it a great one.– Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some moments in divorce just feel dark.Your heart hurts. Your mind keeps circling the what-ifs. You're thinking about him, what he's doing, what you lost, and what your life is supposed to look like now.And underneath all of that is the part no one really prepares you for:Letting go can feel terrifying.In this VIP episode, I'll walk you through a simple 9-minute EFT tapping practice for moments when you feel stuck, heartbroken, alone, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the strong part of yourself.If you've never tried EFT before, don't worry. I'll walk you through exactly what to do and answer the most common questions before we begin.In this practice, we tap through:The heartbreak and heaviness of divorceThe what-ifs you can't seem to stop thinking aboutThe fear of letting go of your marriage, your ex, your family, and the future you imaginedThe loneliness that can feel especially heavy at nightThe part of you that feels small, scared, exhausted, or unsure of what comes nextThe moments when you forget how strong you actually areReconnecting with hope, purpose, possibility, and the part of you that still knows you're going to be okayThis isn't about pretending the dark parts aren't there.It's about making room for both truths at once:You can be heartbroken and still be powerful.You can feel lost and still have moments of joy.You can be struggling to let go and still be moving toward something new.Save this episode for the hard nights, the heavy days, or anytime you need a reminder that the circumstances you're in right now are not the whole truth of who you are.Support the showJoin Cocoon VIP - "The Room Where It Happens"For just $5 a month, you can access all thursday eps where we apply the concepts we cover on Tuesday. You will also be invited to attend monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini and other exclusive content. Can't attend the live workshop? No problem! You'll get access to all the recordings plus handouts that help you DO the healing work you need!Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

GAHHDcast Presents: Choppin It Up — Episode 5 featuring K.Burns.On this installment of Choppin It Up, we sit down with K.Burns for another raw, laid-back conversation about music, Hip-Hop, the journey, and everything that comes with building your name in the game.No scripts. No forced questions. Just artists and creatives sitting around the table, talking music, life, experiences, influences and whatever else comes up when the conversation starts flowing.That's what Choppin It Up is all about.

What does it take to become a world champion in competitive BBQ? This week on Commotion Podcast, we sit down with Dennis Bowman of Bowman's Butt & BBQ to talk about his journey into competitive barbecue, the wins, the losses, and everything that happens behind the smoker. Dennis is a 2020 KCBS Backyard World Champion and a 2021 SCA Steak & Ancillary Gold Ticket Winner. We get into the world of BBQ competitions, cooking techniques, brisket, ribs, steaks, and what separates backyard barbecue from championship-level cooking. Of course, we also get into plenty of good stories, laughs, and the kind of conversation that makes Commotion what it is. Whether you're a competitive pitmaster, a backyard BBQ enthusiast, or someone who just appreciates good food and good people, pull up a chair and join us. COMMOTION PODCAST Hosted by Rob Thacker Recorded in Christiansburg, Virginia Real People. Real Conversations. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.

High achieving women ask ⬇You say you're a "money shame expert" - what does that actually mean and how do you become that?  And, what is 'money shame' anyway?  How do I know if it's existing in my life?Loved this question.  Let's talk about it.If it resonates, tell me on the socials!Instagram  |  LinkedInGET THE F*CK UNSTUCK: 7 Days of Real Conversations: amyvanmeijl.com/unstuckMONEY MAGIC September 2026: amyvanmeijl.com/magicmoney--Amy's Previous Podcast Interviews PlaylistBinge insightful conversations with lovely podcast hosts.Join the Insights email listReceive weekly updates & insights straight to your inbox.--Unapologetic Abundance: The Release ExperienceFREE 3-day private podcast to shift shame, alter timing and challenge the 'ideal state' when it comes to your experience with money in your life.

Welcome to The Pure Athlete Call-In Show, where we have REAL CONVERSATIONS with REAL PARENTS & COACHES about REAL SITUATIONS and CHALLENGES.On this episode, Jeff Francoeur, Britt Lee, and Brad Williams take calls from parents and coaches navigating some of the hardest moments in youth sports:Chris in Atlanta — How do you grow into coaching a sport you barely know when your kid (or the program) needs you?Libby in Chicago — Her 7th grader made the tennis team. Her 6th grader, one year younger and at the same school, did not. How do you celebrate one daughter without constantly reminding the other that she got cut?Casey in Spokane — His 9-year-old is a “stud” in practice but freezes at the plate, overthinks every cue, and treats a strikeout like the end of the world.Chris in Newark — After years in the dugout, he's now in the stands and can't believe what some parents are saying. What's his role now—and when should a former coach speak up?Mark in Denver — After a couple of errors, a travel-ball coach berated his 13-year-old in front of the team. His son wants to quit. How do you talk to your kid—and how do you approach the coach?Jeff, Britt, and Brad share honest perspectives and advice from their own experiences as parents, coaches, and former athletes.If you want to talk to the guys on a future call-in episode, go to pureathlete.com/call and submit your story, or send a DM on any of our social platforms. Sharing your situation can help other parents and coaches going through the same thing.

You knew your love language. You told him exactly what you needed—so why did it still never feel like enough?In this episode, we're looking at what love languages can miss when attachment wounds, codependency, emotional safety, abandonment fears, and your nervous system are actually driving what happens inside your marriage.Because your love language may have been describing the behavior that temporarily soothed the wound—not the wound itself.Words of affirmation may feel wonderful—but why does silence make you feel unworthy?Quality time may matter deeply—but why does your partner choosing something else suddenly feel like abandonment?Acts of service may bring relief—but what part of you learned, I'm completely on my own unless someone notices how much I'm carrying?Inside this episode:Why your love language may point directly toward an attachment woundWhen wanting reassurance becomes needing your partner to make you feel okayWhy emotional safety changes physical touch, intimacy, and connectionWhy there was sometimes never enough attention, affection, help, or quality timeHow to use love languages as information without making them your healing planWe're not telling you to throw out the love languages.We're asking a deeper question:What if the problem wasn't that your husband didn't learn your love language? What if both of you were trying to use behavior to soothe wounds neither of you understood?And if you used this framework in your marriage and still couldn't make it work, this episode may help release some of the coulda, shoulda, woulda you've been carrying after divorce.Because sustainable intimacy requires more than knowing how someone prefers to receive love.It requires emotional safety, self-awareness, accountability, vulnerability, repair, and the ability to understand what's happening underneath the thing you keep asking your partner to provide.Ready to Actually Do the Healing Work?Knowing why you're triggered is different from knowing what to do with it.That's what we practice inside Dear Divorce Diary VIP through our Thursday healing episodes, Coach Tiffini's workshops, and the Cocoon community.If you're ready to move from understanding your patterns to actually changing them, come join us inside VIP.Support the showJoin Cocoon VIP - "The Room Where It Happens"For just $5 a month, you can access all thursday eps where we apply the concepts we cover on Tuesday. You will also be invited to attend monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini and other exclusive content. Can't attend the live workshop? No problem! You'll get access to all the recordings plus handouts that help you DO the healing work you need!Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

What if paranormal activity could be measured, analysed — and eventually even predicted?In this episode of Pursuit of the Paranormal, Greg and Ash are joined by Andy Guy of SCIRE Tech for a deep dive into the technology, data and science behind paranormal investigation.Andy explains how an early experience at Woodchester Mansion led him into years of investigation, environmental monitoring and eventually the development of specialist paranormal research equipment through SCIRE Tech.The conversation goes far beyond flashing K2 meters and REM pods. We get into EMF contamination, temperature, air pressure, radiation, environmental anomalies, moon phases and the importance of understanding exactly what your equipment is measuring.Andy also discusses the idea of a preponderance of evidence — where multiple independent measurements change around the same unexplained event — and his long-term goal of using enough data to identify patterns that may eventually help predict when certain types of anomalous activity are more likely to occur.Then things get even stranger.Could some apparitions be connected to parallel realities rather than the dead? Could consciousness exist beyond the brain? Why do UFO encounters, cryptid reports and paranormal experiences sometimes appear to overlap? And could AI eventually analyse millions of paranormal data points and reveal patterns that humans have completely missed?Greg also revisits the bizarre Delamere investigation where an Estes session, unexplained electrical interference and unidentified objects in the sky appeared to occur at the same time.The deeper the conversation goes, the bigger the question becomes:Are paranormal investigators actually measuring ghosts — or something far stranger?Find out more about Andy and SCIRE Tech: https://www.sciretech.co.uk

Welcome to The Iggy Garcia Show: Unscripted.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE‼️✨Real people. Real stories. Real conversations.Join Iggy Garcia for unscripted conversations about life, people, experiences, ideas, and the world around us. From personal growth, spirituality, culture, community, creativity, and wellness to the everyday challenges, victories, and unexpected moments that make us human, no topic is completely off the table.Some episodes feature guests. Some are simply Iggy sharing what's on his mind. Some conversations may go deep, while others may make you laugh, think, question, or see life from a different perspective.No script, no need to fit everything into a box.Just genuine conversations, fresh perspectives, and stories worth sharing.Real People. Real Stories. Fresh Perspectives. A Brighter Tomorrow.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE‼️✨Learn more:IggyGarcia.comWithInsightsRadio.comThe Iggy Garcia Show: Unscripted is an Iggy Garcia, LLC production.The content shared on this program is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, affiliates, sponsors, or associated organizations. Copyright © 2026 Iggy Garcia, LLC. All Rights Reserved.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE!!

Every person in our lives is important, but sometimes we forgot that we need to care for ourselves too. Discuss how to make yourself a priority this week with Tolu.    Real Conversations. Real Women.  Real Growth.

What does brotherhood look like when life gets hard?Ryan sits down with Christopher Thomas and Clint Vick for a deeply personal conversation about mental health, isolation, identity, and what it really means to look out for one another in the trades.Christopher is a Marine Corps veteran and journeyman lineman with more than 15 years in the trade, whose career has evolved into training, leadership, and helping strengthen the culture around the people doing the work.Clint returns to Powerline Podcast for a second time (listen to his first episode here). He is a longtime journeyman lineman whose career has taken him through utility work, barehand transmission, years on the road, leadership, and substation construction. Clint is also a very talented country artist; check out his music here.Both share openly about periods in their lives when they struggled to keep going, the isolation that made those periods harder, and the people who helped simply by showing up and continuing to check in.Together, they talk about the toll of road life, chasing overtime, losing connection at home, moving from the tools into increasingly isolated leadership roles, and tying too much of your identity to the job.More importantly, they talk about what helped: honest conversations, friends who kept calling, finding the right person to talk to, rebuilding purpose, taking care of your physical health, reconnecting with family and community, and creating a culture where checking on someone is simply part of the brotherhood.This episode isn't about having the perfect words.It's about knowing your people, noticing when something changes, making the call, and staying connected.If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate support, call or text 988 in the U.S. or Canada.✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️

What do you turn to when life becomes difficult? In this episode of Knowing God in Canada, Beth Schmidt talks with longtime Precept Bible study leader Joanne Stover about the power of God's Word to sustain us through trials. Joanne shares how Scripture carried her through a difficult season, saying, “God's Word did for me what nothing else could do.” She also talks about the importance of daily time with the Lord, persevering in prayer, and faithfully praying for others. Be encouraged by Joanne's story and discover how knowing God through His Word can strengthen us in every season of life. Real People. Real Faith. Real Conversation.

High achieving women say ⬇I'm 34, fully funding my second degree, but all my friends are younger and have way more savings than me.  Why do I feel so ashamed about my money?Loved this question from Reddit.  Let's talk about it.If it resonates, tell me on the socials!Instagram  |  LinkedInGET THE F*CK UNSTUCK: 7 Days of Real Conversations: amyvanmeijl.com/unstuckMONEY MAGIC September 2026: amyvanmeijl.com/magicmoney--Amy's Previous Podcast Interviews PlaylistBinge insightful conversations with lovely podcast hosts.Join the Insights email listReceive weekly updates & insights straight to your inbox.--Unapologetic Abundance: The Release ExperienceFREE 3-day private podcast to shift shame, alter timing and challenge the 'ideal state' when it comes to your experience with money in your life.

In this episode of Commotion Podcast, we sit down with Tim Brown, candidate for Montgomery County Sheriff in Montgomery County, Virginia, for a conversation that goes beyond campaign talking points. We talk about his background, his experience, law enforcement, leadership, public safety, the challenges facing Montgomery County, and what motivated him to run for Sheriff. But this isn't a debate or a political commercial. Commotion Podcast is about sitting down with people from our community and having genuine conversations. We wanted to give Tim the opportunity to tell his story, talk about the experiences that shaped him, and let voters get to know the person behind the campaign. If you live in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Riner, Shawsville, Elliston, Prices Fork, or anywhere in Montgomery County and the New River Valley, this is a conversation worth hearing as voters learn more about the candidates for Montgomery County Sheriff. COMMOTION PODCAST Recorded in Christiansburg, Virginia Real People. Real Conversations. Subscribe to Commotion Podcast for more long-form conversations with local leaders, business owners, musicians, first responders, interesting personalities, and people making an impact throughout Southwest Virginia and the New River Valley. Listen to Commotion Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and major podcast platforms.

Who is Robert Page, and why is he running for Montgomery County Sheriff? In this episode of Commotion Podcast, we sit down with Robert Page, candidate for Montgomery County Sheriff in Montgomery County, Virginia, for a conversation that goes beyond the campaign. We talk about his background, experience, law enforcement, leadership, public safety, the challenges facing Montgomery County, and what motivated him to run for Sheriff. But this isn't a debate or a political commercial. Commotion Podcast is about sitting down with people from our community and having genuine conversations. This is a chance for Robert to tell his story and for voters to get to know the person behind the campaign. If you live in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Riner, Shawsville, Elliston, Prices Fork, or anywhere in Montgomery County and the New River Valley, give it a watch. COMMOTION PODCAST Recorded in Christiansburg, Virginia Real People. Real Conversations. Commotion Podcast features long-form conversations with local leaders, first responders, business owners, musicians, public figures, candidates, and interesting people from across Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia. Subscribe and join us as we tell the stories of the people who make our corner of Virginia what it is. Listen to Commotion Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and major podcast platforms.

What keeps you going when the cameras are off, the lights go down, and you're alone with your thoughts?That's the question at the heart of Part 2 of my conversation with Jeff Johnston of Living Undeterred.This episode takes our conversation into some unexpectedly deep territory—exploring resilience, grief, self-compassion, spirituality, human connection, mindfulness, music, mental health, and finding hope during life's darkest moments.Jeff opens up about how his psychedelic experiences changed the way he viewed himself and helped him confront the person he had been hardest on for much of his life: himself. He describes learning to step outside his own ego, develop greater self-compassion, and recognize that he had been carrying enormous expectations and judgment. Then comes one of the most powerful stories of the conversation.Jeff recalls a night scuba diving with his son Seth in Saint Lucia. During a safety stop, the divers turned off their lights—and in the darkness, Jeff suddenly heard the distant calls of whales.The experience became a profound metaphor for life.What if we're so focused on where we're pointing our own spotlight that we're missing everything happening around us?Jeff realized that he had spent portions of his life focused on achievement, money, expectations and his own internal struggles while potentially missing the things that mattered most. He now encourages people to occasionally “turn off the flashlight” and simply listen—to the world, to other people, and to themselves. We also talk about the surprising power of music, why certain sounds can instantly change our emotional state, the importance of allowing ourselves to be who we are without constantly worrying about how other people perceive us, and why Jeff believes lived experience and human connection can be incredibly powerful. But eventually, our conversation comes back to the question that matters most:When you're alone and nobody is watching, what keeps you going?Jeff's answer is simple but incredibly powerful: he reminds himself that he has survived 100% of every worst thing that has ever happened to him.He talks about hope, faith, journaling, resilience, impermanence, and believing that his best days can still be ahead of him. This episode isn't about pretending that life doesn't hurt.It's about recognizing that the hard moments don't last forever—and neither do the good ones.It's about learning to be kinder to ourselves.It's about paying attention.It's about human connection.And sometimes, it's simply about waiting long enough for the darkness to pass.If you've ever struggled with grief, loss, loneliness, mental health, self-doubt, or simply wondered how you're going to get through the next difficult chapter of your life, there's something in this conversation for you.Because sometimes the most important thing you can do is keep going.

Send a text or comment!SHAFOIN STUDIOS and BEARANOOGA PRODUCTIONSp r e s e n t s :MY NEW NORM Podcast- S7 E1Episode: THE TICK TALKOne tiny tick. One bite. And life can change.In the Season 7 premiere of MY NEW NORM Podcast, host Barry Scott Young sits down with two guests whose lives have been personally impacted by tick-related illness:-Sean Dunn — Lyme Disease-Jenny Gaylor — Alpha-Gal SyndromeThis isn't just a conversation about ticks. It's about awareness, prevention, recognizing symptoms, finding answers, and learning how to move forward when life suddenly hands you a NEW NORM.IN THIS EPISODE:• Sean shares his experience with Lyme disease• Jenny shares her journey with Alpha-Gal Syndrome• What you need to know about Lone Star and Deer/Blacklegged ticks• Symptoms you shouldn't ignore• Tick-bite prevention• What to do after finding a tick• How Alpha-Gal can change what you eat and how you live• Practical information for protecting yourself and your familyLyme disease is transmitted through infected blacklegged ticks, often called deer ticks. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is a potentially serious allergy associated primarily with Lone Star tick bites in the United States. Prevention begins with reducing tick bites and checking yourself after spending time outdoors.THE TICK TALK — Listener ResourcesTick Prevention Checklist — clothing, repellents, yard awareness, outdoor precautions, and what to do when you come back inside.Daily Tick Check Guide — where ticks commonly hide: scalp/hairline, behind ears, underarms, waist, groin, behind knees, and between toes.How to Remove a Tick Safely — step-by-step instructions using fine-tipped tweezers, plus what to do afterward.Tick Identification Guide — quick reference to common ticks, especially the Lone Star tick and blacklegged/deer tick.Tick Bite & Symptom Tracker — date of bite, location, tick description/photo, symptoms, temperature, rash changes, and medical visits.Lyme Disease Quick Guide — transmission, possible early symptoms, later symptoms, testing considerations, and when to contact a healthcare professional.Alpha-Gal Syndrome Quick Guide — what AGS is, its connection with tick bites, possible delayed allergic reactions, foods/products that may contain alpha-gal, and questions to discuss with an allergist.Know the Symptoms — fever, fatigue, headache, muscle/joint aches, rash and other symptoms that can occur with tickborne illnesses. Alpha-gal reactions can include hives, stomach symptoms, swelling, breathing difficulty, dizziness, or potentially anaphylaxis.Myths vs. Facts About Ticks — including common misconceptions about where ticks live, how they attach, removal methods, Lyme disease, and Alpha-Gal.Kids & Family Tick-Safety Plan — simple before-you-go-out and when-you-come-home routines.Pets & Ticks Guide — checking pets, talking with your veterinarian about prevention, and reducing the chance of ticks entering your home.Outdoor Safety Plan — practical precautions for hiking, camping, hunting, gardening, and working in wooded or grassy areas.Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider — a printable list to take to an appointment after a tick bite or when unexplained symptoms develop.Emergency Warning Signs — severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat/tongue, fainting or other signs of anaphylaxis require emergency medical attention.⚠️ IMPORTANTThis episode is intended for education and awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have been bitten by a tick or develop concerning symptoms, talk with a qualified healthcare professional.-LIKE this episode-COMMENT and tell us what you learned-SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW MY NEW NORM Podcast-SHARE this episode — it might help someone recognize something they've been missing.REAL PEOPLE. REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL HOPE.Support the showmynewnorm.buzzsprout.com/ / YouTube.com/@mynewnorm

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Welcome to The Pure Athlete Call-In Show, where we have REAL CONVERSATIONS with REAL PARENTS & COACHES, discussion REAL SITUATIONS and CHALLENGES. On the is episode we talk to three moms, one dad, and one middle school soccer coach about challenges each are facing along their youth sports journeys. Jeff, Britt, and Brad share their perspectives and advice, based on their own experiences and observations.If you want to talk to the guys on a future call-in episode, go to pureathlete.com/call and submit your information or send us a dm at any of our social media platforms! We would love to hear from you, and sharing your story may help other parents or coaches going through similar situations!

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Welcome to The Iggy Garcia Show: Unscripted.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE‼️✨Real people. Real stories. Real conversations.Join Iggy Garcia for unscripted conversations about life, people, experiences, ideas, and the world around us. From personal growth, spirituality, culture, community, creativity, and wellness to the everyday challenges, victories, and unexpected moments that make us human, no topic is completely off the table.Some episodes feature guests. Some are simply Iggy sharing what's on his mind. Some conversations may go deep, while others may make you laugh, think, question, or see life from a different perspective. No script, no need to fit everything into a box.Just genuine conversations, fresh perspectives, and stories worth sharing.Real People. Real Stories. Fresh Perspectives. A Brighter Tomorrow.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE‼️✨Learn more:IggyGarcia.comWithInsightsRadio.comThe Iggy Garcia Show: Unscripted is an Iggy Garcia, LLC production.The content shared on this program is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, affiliates, sponsors, or associated organizations. Copyright © 2026 Iggy Garcia, LLC. All Rights Reserved.IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE!!

What if we've become so uncomfortable with evil that we'd rather explain it away than confront it? In this episode, we have a real conversation about demonic influence, what Scripture teaches about spiritual warfare, and the Lindsay Clancy case. We discuss the cultural response to her crimes, the tension between compassion and accountability, and why a biblical worldview is essential when navigating difficult conversations like these. Let's get into it! Connect With The Few! Follow us and join the conversation:

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a team stops assuming how people should work together and actually designs the relationship? This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we return to the Designed Alliance conversation between UpLevel's Brand Acceleration and Operations teams. If you missed part one, that episode focused on the human-to-human foundation between two team leads. This episode widens the circle to the full team. We open with a shared vision exercise. Each person names what it would feel like if these two functions worked in true partnership, one crew rowing the same boat rather than departments handing things off to each other. From there, the conversation moves into something most teams avoid: naming specific, actionable requests around communication to reach real agreements that people can say yes to, no to, or counteroffer. You will hear the team talk through email protocols, response time expectations, meeting cadence, and what to do when a saboteur voice shows up mid-project. One team member shares a vulnerable moment about self-criticism, and the group responds with the kind of care that makes this episode worth listening to. This is what building a coaching culture actually looks like in practice. In this episode, you'll hear about: What a Designed Alliance is and why teams benefit from creating one How Brand Acceleration and Operations can move from separate functions toward greater integration Why shared vision should come before detailed protocols and processes How clear requests can reduce confusion and unnecessary frustration Why requests should allow for a yes, no, or counteroffer How unclear expectations can activate workplace saboteurs Creating communication agreements around email, response times, and urgent requests Why acknowledging receipt can matter even when you do not have an immediate answer How teams can give and receive feedback with greater clarity and care The relationship between operational excellence and operational elegance Why perfection cannot be the standard for a healthy team How vulnerability can strengthen rather than weaken working relationships What it means to be the work instead of simply talking about the work If this conversation has you thinking about what it takes to build a culture like this on your own team, The School of UpLevel has on-demand courses designed to help you build these same skills, from coaching conversations to designing working alliances that actually hold up under pressure. You can explore what's available here: https://course.uplevelproductions.com/   About Chrissy, Kaitlin, and Brittany:Chrissy Bernal is a brand architect and PR strategist who helps entrepreneurs and authors build brands with intention and clarity. Based in the Greater Houston area, she's the founder of Be a Better Brand, where she works with clients on strategic marketing, PR, and brand positioning. Chrissy is also a published author, and her own journey publishing children's books shaped much of her approach to branding, giving her firsthand insight into what it takes to build a message that actually connects. She's a previous guest on The UpLevel Podcast, where she spoke on brand growth and PR for authors, and she brings that same strategic, story-first thinking to her work leading marketing at UpLevel.Website: https://beabetterbrand.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissybernal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissybernal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialChrissyBernal/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrissyBernalKaitlin Voellinger is the Director of Operations at UpLevel, where she brings structure, clarity, and steady presence to the work behind the scenes. She's known for creating safe, supportive spaces for the people around her, whether that's mentoring a colleague through a new challenge or holding the practical details that keep a team moving. Kaitlin leads with integrity and honesty at the center of everything she does, and she believes real success isn't just about hitting a goal. It's about building right relationships along the way and taking the time to actually feel the accomplishment together. She's currently co-leading UpLevel's marketing and operations alliance, bringing the same care and intention to that partnership that she brings to every part of her work. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmaevoellinger/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-voellinger-a1770a293/Brittany Geier is an empowerment coach and guide who helps women reconnect with their inner wisdom, build self-trust, and create lives rooted in authenticity and freedom. A certified Co-Active Coach with a background in industrial engineering, Brittany draws from coaching, embodiment practices, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Shamanic wisdom. Her work centers on helping women reconnect with themselves and bring their unique gifts and visions into the world.Website: https://www.brittanygeier.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanygeier/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanygeier/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/brittanygeier/

AI can score highly on medical exams, identify conditions in written cases, and still perform poorly when real people use it for their health. In this episode, I break down new research that tested what happens when members of the public use AI tools to interpret medical scenarios and decide where to seek care. The results point to a problem that has less to do with the model's knowledge and more to do with the human interaction around it. Topics discussed: - The Hemorrhage Case Study- The Nature Medicine Study Design- 95% to 35% Accuracy Drop- The Control Group Outperformed AI- Where the AI-Human Handoff Fails- Reading Confidence as Competence- The 1 in 6 Adults Using Health Chatbots---------- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metabolismschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---------- Stay Connected: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @sammillerscience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: SamMillerScience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: @sammillerscience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠operations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sammillerscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

In this episode of Hope Illuminated, I'm joined by Mitch Wallis for one of the most intellectually rich and personally moving conversations I've had on this podcast. Mitch arrives with a rare combination: more than two decades of lived experience managing complex mental illnesses, a master's in clinical psychology from Columbia, and an extraordinary ability to translate neuroscience into language that any human being can act on immediately. His mantra, "go toward the pain," is both a personal practice and a public health philosophy, and this conversation is a masterclass in what that looks like in real life.We open with Mitch's central thesis: mental health is, at its core, nervous system regulation. Specifically, it is the capacity for both self-regulation and co-regulation. And co-regulation, the ability to help another person's nervous system settle through genuine, attuned presence, is the most underutilized and most scalable mental health tool we have. Mitch makes the case, backed by attachment theory and neuroscience, that nothing heals in isolation. Suffering, at its root, is disconnection from self and other.We move through the landscape of what supportive connection actually requires. Mitch unpacks the five most common mistakes even the most well-meaning supporters make: being a fixer, being a thief (hijacking someone's pain with your own story), being a blind optimist (silver-lining everything), championing the life worth living to someone in suicidal intensity, and avoiding the pain entirely. For each mistake, he offers a concrete reframe rooted in attunement, sequencing, and dosing.The conversation reaches its most personal and profound point when we turn to grief. Mitch gently reflects back to me what I share about my brother Carson, offering a reframe that stopped me in my tracks: we are not just grieving the person we lost. We are grieving the parts of ourselves that only they could unlock. That the magnetism, the levity, the playfulness Carson drew out of me, that is part of what I am still mourning. It is one of the most generous and precise moments of co-regulation I have experienced in a long time, and it is all captured here. For more information on this episode go to Suffering Is Disconnection: Co-Regulation, Real Conversations & Going Toward the Pain — Dr. Sally

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

Jason Mefford returns to talk about soft skills, ego, and the blind spots that get audit leaders in trouble.Why relationships beat reports, how negotiation actually works, and why the best leader is the humble leader.

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

The manufacturing industry is changing at an unprecedented rate. With this in mind, the upcoming Smart Manufacturing Experience Showcase at IMTS will address the latest challenges, opportunities and how emerging technologies are shaping the future. In this episode, Jamie Goettler, chief revenue officer at BTX Precision, shares his thoughts and vision for "Unscripted Manufacturing: Real-Time Problem Solving Across the Industrial Ecosystem." Potential topics include scaling production, ROI, resolving the skills gap and managing CMMC compliance.

What happens when you encounter Christ in the middle of your darkest battle? In this episode of Knowing God in Canada, Beth Schmidt talks with Jamie Treadgold about his remarkable journey to faith in Christ and how God's Word has continued to transform his life. Jamie shares how Christ met him during a life-threatening battle following cancer surgery and how, years later, immersing himself in Scripture gave him strength, direction, and peace through other difficult seasons. His encouragement is simple: stay in God's Word, listen to what He is saying, and trust Him with your battles. Real People. Real Faith. Real Conversation. ▶️ You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel @preceptministriescanada. Visit www.preceptministries.ca for all your Bible study needs.

This week on Oooh They Funny, we're getting into love, loyalty, race, and the reality of watching our parents get older. We start by asking whether relationships are ever truly 50/50 when it comes to love, whether you'd rather love your partner more or be loved more, and when loving somebody too much can cause you to lose yourself. Then we get into “Coonin' Ain't Easy,” sparked by Stephen A. Smith receiving the NABJ's “Thumbs Down Award,” as we debate the difference between holding the Black community accountable and building a platform by constantly criticizing Black people for the approval of certain audiences. Finally, we lighten things up with “My Parents Started Acting Old,” talking about those funny—and sometimes emotional—moments when you realize your parents are starting to move, talk, and act like your grandparents used to. It's an episode about relationships changing, communities holding each other accountable, and realizing that whether we like it or not, everybody is getting older.

What if the reason you feel stuck in your career isn't because you don't have the answers, but because you're waiting too long to act?In a world where layoffs are rising, AI is reshaping industries, and millions of people are competing for attention online, traditional networking is no longer enough.In this episode, our guest Jen Fort introduces a powerful shift: Connectworking®, a powerful and practical human-first approach she developed to building relationships, and creating opportunity, and moving forward before you feel ready.After rebuilding her own career following an unexpected shift, Jen discovered that success doesn't come from perfect résumés or polished pitches, it comes from meaningful conversations.In this episode we explore:Why traditional networking no longer worksThe concept of Connectworking® and how to apply itHow to start conversations without feeling awkwardHow to create opportunity in uncertain timesWhy introverts have an advantageHow to stand out without sounding inauthenticThe role of human connection in an AI-driven worldSimple, practical ways to build confidence and visibilityThis episode is especially relevant for anyone navigating career transitions, building a business, or trying to stand out in a crowded digital world.Find Jen Here:iamjenfort.com/linkedin.com/in/jenfort/instagram.com/iamjenfort/tiktok.com/@iamjenfortResources:The Wisdom & Warnings® Collection: iamjenfort.com/booksBooks:Stop Networking, Start Connectworking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGFG28QKThe Badass Woman: Daily Wisdom for Living Your Boldest Life (365 Days of Wisdom & Warnings) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXLDH9LLFind Marisa online:Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videosResources:MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! ...

In this episode, Rachel Winchester sits down with Kara Beck and Linda Sarna to discuss their experiences with being in a “Well-Read Mom” group. They discuss some of the highs and lows of the books they read this year, deriving from the theme “The Year of the Teacher.” To hear more about the concept of the Well-Read Mom book groups, listen to Episode 262. Between the snacks, good conversations, and lots of interesting and challenging books, these ladies share all the wonderful things they've gleaned from participating. Join us!RESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family's Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSDonate to our homeschooling ministryMentioned in this episode:Join us in Dallas, TX, Aug 29, 2026 for a seminar! HMS 2026 SeminarsGet your lessons with Voetburg Music Academy for 25% off your first month! Use code HOMESCHOOL25Voetberg Music Academy

Blaine and Zach talk all things Titans offensive line and the real issues that are apparent with that unit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another episode of NCSEA On Location, coming to you from California and Alaska! I'm your host, Tim Lightner, and today we are diving into NCSEA Connects—a vital professional development and networking opportunity for child support professionals. Joining us to discuss its history, impact, and exciting expansion are Laura Van Buskirk (current Director of Placer County Department of Child Support Services, and Kathie Bohacek, Assistant Director of San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services). Laura and Kathie explore what makes these interactive groups so unique and how you can get involved -- with three brand-new groups launching!  NCSEA Connects | NCSEA

Talking about faith can feel a lot like trying to offer someone a solution you know would help—only to watch them stare back with no connection at all. Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore why that moment can be so discouraging, especially when the person already has negative impressions of Christianity, religion, or past faith experiences. The challenge is not just making a positive impression; often, it is gently overcoming a wounded or distorted one.Father explains that sharing faith should never feel like a sales pitch or a demand. The starting point is witness: *this is what Jesus has done in my life*. That approach gives the other person freedom. It also protects the conversation from becoming pressure, argument, or performance. A sincere testimony begins with humility, personal vulnerability, and enough self-knowledge to answer basic questions: Why do I follow Christ? What difference has He made? Why do I pray, worship, and try to live the moral life?The episode offers a practical structure for testimony: what life was like before, what Jesus did, and what life is like now. That story may be dramatic, or it may be a small recent change—more patience, more peace, more courage, more purpose. Joe brings in the relationship-building and sales lens: do not prejudge the person or assume their problem. Listen first. Learn what matters to them. Then share your experience in terms they can actually understand.**Key Ideas*** Sharing faith can be discouraging when people have prior negative experiences or assumptions about Christianity.* Witness starts with your own life: “This is what Jesus has done for me,” not “Here is what you need to do.”* Faith-sharing requires vulnerability because belief cannot be forced or scientifically proved into another person.* A useful testimony structure: **before Jesus → what Jesus did → what life looks like now**.* The best conversations begin with listening; speak in terms the other person can receive, without judgment or manipulation.**Links & References**None explicitly referenced with a clear official/source link in this episode.**CTA:** If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email [FatherAndJoe@gmail.com](mailto:FatherAndJoe@gmail.com).### TagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, sharing faith, evangelization, witness, testimony, talking about Jesus, confidence, rejection, discouragement, vulnerability, personal testimony, faith conversations, family and faith, friends and faith, fallen away Catholics, Christianity, discipleship, relationship building, listening, trust, humility, sales analogy, ethical sales, no manipulation, no judgment, bad religious experiences, negative impressions, conversion, Easter converts, prayer, worship, moral life, Jesus changes lives, before and after, spiritual growth, Catholic podcast, relationship with God, relationship with others, relationship with self, courage, openness, freedom, Bob Ross analogy