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In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Ethan discuss the critical role of patient positioning in emergency and prolonged field care. They explore various aspects of patient positioning, including its importance for TBI management, ventilation, and airway management. The conversation also addresses the risks associated with changing patient positions, the need for a safety net in patient care, and the operational considerations for medics in the field. They emphasize the significance of training and cultural factors in reducing preventable deaths in combat situations, concluding with a call to focus on the basics of patient care.TakeawaysPatient positioning is often overlooked but crucial in care.Elevating the head of the bed can help with TBI.Ventilation improves with proper patient positioning.Patients can manage their airways better when allowed to position themselves.Reassess interventions after changing patient positions.Improvisation is key in resource-limited environments.Equipment design can enhance patient care in the field.Cultural factors in military medicine impact patient outcomes.Training in patient positioning is essential for medics.Mastering the basics can significantly reduce preventable deaths.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Patient Positioning02:21 The Importance of Patient Positioning06:01 Patient Positioning for TBI and Ventilation09:20 Airway Management and Patient Positioning14:25 Risks and Downsides of Changing Patient Position19:18 Building a Safety Net in Patient Care20:22 Operational Considerations for Patient Positioning24:29 Improvisation and Equipment in Patient Care27:46 Positioning in Prolonged Field Care30:03 Cultural Factors in Reducing Preventable Deaths36:40 Conclusion and Key TakeawaysThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.deltadevteam.comFor more content, go to www.prolongedfieldcare.orgConsider supporting us: patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective or www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care
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“People say, ‘Life is for living — not for tracking.'You can — and should — do both.TRACK what matters.”Want better results? Start thinking like a scientist.Not with lab coats and equations—just two basic question:“What did I try? Did it work?”That's the core message and method behind The Habit Factor's habit development framework, P.A.R.R.»That's also the heart of intentional behavior change.We said it before:Behavior change requires behavior change.Silly? Maybe.Stupid? Perhaps.Accurate? Absolutely.You are the scientist. Your behavior is the experiment.Change. Collect data. Reassess & Interate.Plan. Act. Record. & Reassess. = PARRWhat behavioral data are you collecting?P.A.R.R. applies the scientific method to your life.It's not a theory. It's a method. And it works.Share
Fifteen years later, things are starting to feel a little uncomfortable.The scientific method— common sense codified— is used for everything under the sun:Marketing? A/B tested.Ads? Split tested.Vaccines. Test Immune Response.Water Purification. PasteurizationFertilizer. Identify Kill BacteriaSpace travel? Rocket science.The scientific method dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries, with brilliant thinkers like Sir Francis Bacon and Isaac Newton laying the groundwork. It's shaped our world ever since.Yet when it comes to habit development—the stuff that changes lives...Where is the scientific method in habit development?Awkwardly, it seems behavioral science keeps directing us to the habit loop.Again. And again.Cue → Routine → Reward.If you're a rodent, a deer, or a cow, the habit loop is terrific.
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Regular Guy Friday Fans, if you're feeling lonely it's all good. We have another edition of Lonely Guy Friday. How simple is not less than, how the word needs to be redefined and the true power of simplicity. How releasing from attachments to material possessions ascends you. How releasing from attachments to having more wealth, ironically, leads to more wealth. When you reassess your life, you will see how healthy you really are - and more will come when you do. How the energy of pure love will outweigh the energy of pure BS - proof included. LGF Bonus: Johnny Cash first rendition of Man in Black in its entirety, a listening test for the LGF inner circle of three, how angels and guides speak to us through everything from children to song lyrics and how, regardless of your religion, spring can be a great milestone for renewal - or not. The latter is okay, too. Bye Betches. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Delete Me: https://bit.ly/43rkHwi code: SQUAD ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
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Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text!Career plateaus in public health are common experiences that leave professionals feeling stuck and unmotivated, but with reflection and strategic action, they can become springboards for renewed passion and growth.What's discussed in this episode:Four main reasons career plateaus happen: outgrowing your current role, lacking career clarity, not seeing growth opportunities, and experiencing burnoutAsk yourself key questions to recognize if you're in a plateau: Am I growing? Am I being challenged? Am I excited about my work? Do I feel clear about my future?Reassess your career goals by considering how your interests may have changed since entering the fieldExpand your skill set through courses or certifications that align with areas you're curious aboutSeek guidance from mentors or career coaches who can provide perspective and help change your mindsetNetwork beyond your organization to discover new opportunities and paths within public healthMake small career moves like taking on new projects, volunteering, or applying for short-term consulting rolesReconnect with your "why" – the values and motivations that initially drew you to public healthAttend conferences to meet like-minded professionals and immerse yourself in the energy of the fieldDevelop a passion project related to public health to channel creativity and reignite enthusiasmChoose one action step from today's episode and commit to doing it this week. Share your experience or thoughts on LinkedIn or through the podcast feedback feature. Remember – don't navigate career plateaus alone, and be patient and kind to yourself through the process.Support the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: A global membership community where public health professionals connect, learn, and support each other in building meaningful and impactful careers. Go from feeling confused, alone and overwhelmed, to feeling confident and in control of your life and career!
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To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, President Trump's first address to congress of his second term. Then, we talk about Third Way leading the charge as Democrats rethink not only their brand but their positions as they plan for the future of the party. Next, we turn our attention to AI for some provocative, non-technical considerations that are neither theoretical nor distant. Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we'll go behind the scenes of the White House's accelerating plans to create a strategic crypto reserve. Joining Ron Steslow on this week's panel: Matt Bennett (Founder & Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way) Andy Kroll (Investigative Reporter at ProPublica) Segments this week: (03:06) Trump's Speech (39:18) Democrats Comeback Retreat (41:55)Artificial General Intelligence Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at (703) 239-3068 Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/ThirdWayMattB https://x.com/AndyKroll Related reading: Segment 2: Politico - Centrist Dem group rails against leftist identity politics and purity tests - POLITICO Third Way - Comeback Retreat Takeaways Segment 3: NYT - Opinion | The Government Knows A.G.I. Is Coming - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We unpack the emotional and psychological impact of residency training on medical professionals. From the undeniable stress that comes with this phase to how it can transform personal interactions and overall well-being. Join us as we share our real-life stories from when we were residents and the challenges we faced.FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsLINKS MENTIONED Q&A and Suggestions Form - https://forms.clickup.com/9010110533/f/8cgpr25-4614/PEBFZN5LA6FKEIXTWFSend us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidetheboxSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! https://darkos.lpages.co/newsletter-signup/ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com
If you're stuck in a reactive sales cycle, feeling overwhelmed every new month with zero sales on the board, then this episode is perfect for you! Discover the secrets of the 'thirty day sales mindset' - and learn how to set the right sales foundation for growth. Whether you're struggling with lead generation, sales call conversions, or are finding that your content isn't bringing the results you need, Jess breaks down the necessary steps to troubleshoot your sales process and prioritise revenue-generating activities. So, if you are one of those people who have just realised that you are IN the year but haven't managed to take full action yet? Then now is the time to get your outreach done before you get left behind. You can grab my proven Cold Outreach Course by heading to: https://smartleaderssell.thrivecart.com/cold-email-outreach-conversion-course/ and say goodbye to revenue roller coasters and hello to predictable sales results! In this episode I'm sharing; 1. What is a real 30 day sales mindset? This is actually designed to be 30 days of sales focus where trained salespeople set the right sales foundations for moving into new markets/ setting themselves up for success. 2. What is it in the entrepreneur world? Unfortunately, it's the focus that most people have because they start at 0 sales every month. So instead of actually taking a step back to set the right foundations / give themselves time to really learn, set the sales stage and do... they just bounce reactively from month - month revenue and never progress their results. 3. What's the impact? Less growth in your sales (year on year) reactive/ rollercoaster revenue, high pressure delivery months + overwhelm, selling at discounted rates to just get sales through the door, no pipeline development/ lead generation so stalls your sales later down the line even if you're not seeing it now. Basically when used without a strategy like my cash injection for corporate strategy, it's just a dangerous hand - mouth way of running your business as a coach/ consultant/ speaker / trainer/ DFY and ends up with burnt out service providers who struggle to sell. 4. What to do instead? If you're already seeing this impacting your business OR recognise the signs? You need to do something now. You can absolutely set good foundations in place if you know how to manage setting foundations and balance that with critical sales activities. If you don't? You need to get the cold outreach course now and start putting that outreach plan in place OR message me to find out where your gaps are and start fixing them properly. Remember, in a changing market + challenging economy, the worst thing you can do is ignore early signs... it'll cost you more later. Key Quotes; The Pitfalls of the Thirty Day Sales Mindset: "I'm seeing more people than ever being super burnt out and overwhelmed because they're bouncing reactively month to month." 00:23:3400:23:41 "Reassess and Refocus for Real Revenue: This is a perfect time at the end of your first ninety days of 2025 to be reassessing what your actual sales numbers are and what your real revenue generating activity has been like." 00:03:5200:04:07 "The Key to Consistent Revenue": "Putting those foundational pieces in place, having that laser focus sales mindset and actually doing the right things, troubleshooting your sales process and fixing the right gaps, it's going to make you way more money, way more quickly than doing something fancy." 00:53:3800:53:55 The Revenue Roller Coaster: "And all of this combined means that from a revenue perspective, we end up on this reactive roller coaster feast and famine revenue cycle, where we bounce around from doing lots and lots and lots of short term sales activities that are designed to generate short term revenue." 00:32:4700:33:04 Listen in for exclusive tips, actionable insights, and a special offer on the Cold Outreach Conversion Course to help you reach your sales goals with confidence and clarity. Head to The Cold Email Outreach Conversion Course using the coupon code PODCAST. Key Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Click here for the Cold Email Outreach Conversion Course here. Use PODCAST for your special discount. Grab your Sales Tracking Spreadsheet here. Click here to watch my video on how to troubleshoot your sales process.! Join The C Suite ® Self Study now! If you're looking to get the best support in selling your services to corporate organisations, not to mention email templates and proposal outlines so that you really can convert at much higher rates and sell your services more successfully then click here now. Take the Selling to Corporate ® offer quiz and find out what the best offer is that you could sell to corporate. Sign up here for the webinar on Five Simple Steps to Landing Corporate Clients. Top 5 Business Development Questions: If you're looking to convert more business development calls into sales? 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Still don't know how to track the 'right way'? » The Habit Mastery Workshop“Behavior is science. Achievement is art."Today we break down a simple but powerful concept: become a scientist when it comes to your goals and personal transformation. Too many people rely on motivation, willpower, or vague intentions. Real progress comes from data—collecting data: tracking habits, testing what works, taking notes accordingly, and making adjustments along the way."Key Takeaways from This Episode
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As I continue reviewing my top or my themes for 2024, I want to actually take some time to remind you of the importance of doing check ins with yourself and being reflective on how 2024 had gone for you from a perspective of your health.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board Designated Hypnotherapy Teacher Trainer, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa's business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don't have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa is the winner of the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 60 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourney Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.
Perfection is the disease of lunation sabi nga ni Ate Bey. It's time for all 12 signs to face yung mga bagay na ayaw nila this Wolf Moon week! Anek na naman itu atecco??? - For inquiries and partnerships, e-mail us at tsaastrology@gmail.com Connect with Tsaastrology : Facebook Twitter / X Instagram TikTok Threads Tsaastrology Main Theme by Kindred @kindredism - 00:00 Intro 03:59 The Wolf Moon 07:21 Pisces 10:16 Aquarius 14:28 Capricorn 20:44 Sagittarius 24:54 Scorpio 30:33 Libra 42:53 Virgo 48:27 Leo 54:26 Cancer 58:48 Gemini 1:04:13 Taurus 1:08:17 Aries
Hi, friend! In this episode of Nonprofit Courage Lab, I dive into what it takes to make serious cultural shifts within your organization. If you're committed to raising millions in the next few years and creating lasting change, this conversation is for you. Here's what I cover: - Why culture change is non-negotiable: You can't just hire a fundraiser and expect miracles. To raise millions, your organization needs a culture that fosters accountability, bold leadership, and strategic action. - The board's role in success: Well-intentioned but unhelpful board members can derail your mission. Learn how to hold your board accountable and build a team that aligns with your bold vision. - Leadership starts with you: Your team's performance reflects your leadership. I break down how to lead with courage, clarity, and a coaching mindset to bring out the best in your people. - The power of direct feedback: Avoiding tough conversations or waiting too long to address performance issues only holds your team back. I share tips on giving feedback that inspires growth. - Why coaching matters: Being a great leader isn't just about managing tasks—it's about helping your team uncover their own solutions, develop confidence, and take ownership of their results. This isn't just about hitting fundraising goals—it's about building a sustainable culture of excellence, courage, and impact. To create a culture capable of raising millions, start by auditing your team and board dynamics to address accountability gaps and ensure everyone is positioned for success. Invest in your people through ongoing training, coaching, and development opportunities. Shift from managing to coaching by empowering your team to find solutions and take ownership. Reassess your leadership approach, modeling the culture of excellence you want to see, and clarify expectations with your board, ensuring members take meaningful action toward supporting your goals.Creating a culture that raises millions requires intentional leadership, direct conversations, and ongoing investment in your people. This transformation won't happen overnight, but by addressing cultural gaps and modeling bold leadership, you can build an organization capable of achieving extraordinary impact. Now's the time to step up, lead with courage, and build the culture that will carry your vision forward.Do you need to make bolder asks, but you have to figure out what the heck you're going to say? I have a free gift for you. Go to JulieOrdonez. com and get my free donor scripts cheat sheet. You'll get the exact words I've used to raise 50 million from individuals. If you are in a season where you need to grow exponentially, check out my new program, Million Dollar VIP and see if it's right for you: https://julieordonez.com/million Get on the waitlist to the join the next cohort of the CourageLab today! https://julieordonez.com/waitlistMusic credit: With the Flow by Fin ProductionsA Podcast Launch Bestie production
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Carmen was anticipating the opportunity to mess with a scam phone call over the weekend, but once she figured out what the call was about, she didn't have time to reassess her approach as the caller hung up. If you're having trouble falling asleep, you may want to reassess what you are thinking about while laying in bed. As we continue to survey the damage from the California wildfires, we are looking for ways to help via Convoy of Hope and the LA Dream Center. The Buccaneers...
This week, Katie welcomes Saul Keeton, Director of Mission Advancement for Family Missions Company and guy who sends us all of our FMC missionaries for the podcast. Saul talks to us about his call to mission life and the way God found a way for his family to be on mission when it seemed impossible. Grow in your understanding of what it is to be a missionary and mission supporter as well as how you can take your family on a short term mission trip with FMC. To learn more about Family Missions Company check out https://www.familymissionscompany.com/Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies:https://onefamilyinmission.org/Follow us on socials!https://twitter.com/faith_frontiershttps://www.instagram.com/frontiersoffaith/
Welcome to 2025! In this Soul Session, host Courtney Prete reflects on the excitement of a new year, encouraging listeners to embrace their goals or simply take time to reassess and realign. She highlights the inspiration and growth from past seasons while offering a glimpse into what's ahead for 2025, including more impactful conversations, empowering content, and opportunities for education and adventure. Courtney also invites you to share your ideas for future episodes, reminding you that your input helps shape the podcast. Thank you for being part of the journey—here's to an incredible year of growth, adventure, and success! SOCIALS: @heroutdoorjourney_ @soulsummitpod_ @encounteroutdoor @the_light_ranch @hannahcoxen97 RESOURCES Keep up with us online! Or tune into our YouTube Channel to take the journey together! Today's episode was brought to you by: MAVEN: If you're ready for premium optics without the premium price tag, check out Maven Optics. This consumer direct company is turning heads and winning awards for their top quality products. From binoculars, rangefinders, rifle scopes and spotting scopes- they've got it all. Head on over to www.mavenbuilt.com and use promo code SOULSUMMIT-GIFT for your next purchase to get a discount just for listening to this podcast! BAKCOU: Elevate your life and your hunts with one of Bakcou's top of the line E-bikes! Whether you use them on your hunting and fishing adventures, for a hand on the farm, or to commute around your local area, Bakcou bikes are not only reliable, but they add a whole lot of fun to life as well! Find their full line of products at www.bakcou.com. Use the code SSP200 to save at checkout. HOYT: There are some awesome bows on the market, but if you ask me, I'd say Hoyt has some of the best bows around. Built tough to withstand the wear and tear of hard hunts, this bow ensures reliability in your shot so you can focus on the hunt. Not to mention, the dead in the hand feeling that keeps you coming back for more! Head over to www.hoyt.com and check out their new custom bow builder! SAWYER: If you're serious about the outdoors, be sure to see what Sawyer has to offer. From water filtration, to sunscreen and insect repellent, Sawyer has you covered. Their commitment to giving back, helping fight global issues, and bringing clean water to more people around the world truly sets them apart from the rest. Head over to www.sawyer.com to see all they have going on! ONX: When it comes to hunting and exploring the great outdoors, there are endless tools, gizmos and gear, but something I never leave home without is my onXMaps. Knowing I have access to land owner information, property lines, topographic layers, historical and wildlife data are all reasons this app takes hunters to the next level and leaves you feeling confident in the woods. Grab your free trial today at www.onXmaps.com. Did you enjoy this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Please take a minute to leave a review on the show. Tell us what you think OR what you want to hear next! We appreciate this community of outdoor junkies and we're looking forward to what the future holds! Now go get after it! Tag us in your adventures #SoulSummitPodcast #HerOutdoorJourney TAGS: New Years, New Years Goals, New Year Resolutions, Soul Summit Podcast, Her Outdoor Journey, Goals, Reassess, Impactful Conversation, Empowering Content, Education, Adventure
“It's not how you start that matters, it's how you finish.” ~Michael Jordan»Tired of spinning your wheels? One course can change everything » The Habit Mastery Workshop. Begins 1/17/25Let's talk about finishing strong. Does anyone remember who led at halftime, anyway?Whether it's the final reps of a workout, the last chapter of a book, the home stretch of a goal, or the end of the year, finishing with purpose and intensity changes everything.The act of finishing strong isn't just motivational fluff; it's a game-changer for habit-building, self-confidence, and—bonus—a sweet dopamine rush.Benefits of Finishing StrongSupercharges Confidence: Ending on a high note convinces your brain you're the kind of person who executes on a plan and finishes what they start. When your last mile is faster than your first mile—you're finishing strong! Finishing what you plan—even small tasks (behaviors you're looking to cultivate into habits)—produces self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is the cornerstone of The Habit Factor's P.A.R.R., habit-building methodology.Reinforces Habit Strength: Imagine your habit as a snowball rolling downhill. Finishing strong reinforces your commitment; it grows larger and faster and gains momentum with each successful completion.Brain Candy: When you complete a task—almost any task you set out to accomplish—your brain rewards you with dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Bonus: all these feel-good chemicals help to reinforce your motivation to get back after it!Tomorrow Meets a Stronger You: Today's strong finish equates to you rejoining that next practice effort even stronger. You're essentially handing future-you a gift—you're paying it forward with each strong finish!Laser Focus: Aiming to finish strong forces you to up the ante—increase the energy, intensity, and focus.“A good start's a joyful run, but finishing strong is second to none.”P.A.R.R. and Finishing StrongThe Habit Factor's P.A.R.R. methodology (Plan, Act, Record, Reassess) sets you up for a strong finish by helping you to establish a “low bar”—making finishing strong easier.How it all connects:Plan: Start with your habit's “Target Days” are they (M, W, F) or (Tu, Th)? Notice they do NOT need to be every day. You select the days that work with you and your schedule. Then, identify the “Minimum Success Criteria” (MSC)—the “low-bar” part of your habit-building plan. For instance, 5 pushups or 25 pushups? Writing for 10 minutes or 10 pages?Act: Each action (according to your plan) becomes a mini-finish line. Crush it on your target days, and you're already finishing strong at a micro-level, which keeps the momentum building.Record: Track your progress against your “Targets” and build accountability. The more you see wins stack up, the easier it is to keep finishing strong.Reassess: Reflecting on what worked (and what didn't) ties a neat bow on your efforts and preps you for the next challenge.When you approach habits with P.A.R.R., you're not just grinding—you're creating a cycle of intentional starts and triumphant finishes.How to Finish StrongSet Your Sights on Small Wins: Small helps to get started—convincing yourself it'll be easy to start. Establishing low “Minimum Success Criteria” on your “Target Days” is the secret weapon of P.A.R.R., which works to help get started AND to finish strong.Consistency Beats Intensity: Skip the “all or nothing” mindset. Show up consistently and let habit strength compound over time.Plan to Win: Strong finishes rarely happen by accident. Decide in advance if you'll be exceeding your “Minimum Success Criteria.” Not so you can get two checks—but so you'll finish strong and show up next time even stronger.Reflect and Celebrate: Celebration is almost instantaneous as your natural reward systems—endorphins and neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine—will kick in every time you complete your “Minimum Success Criteria” on your “Target Days.” It won't just be a mental high-five… it'll be an emotional one that will keep you pumped and motivated as you prove self-efficacy.“Habit development cares little about bursts of energy. Habits are developed via consistency over time. The notion that you have to keep daily streaks alive or you can't miss two days is completely a myth. Consistency over time is the key to habit development, period.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe
The use and allocation of our time is the substance of our faith. Peter says the time that is passes suffices for all manner of sin, and Paul exhorts us to make the best use of the time because the days are evil. At this point in the year, reassess your use of time. Listen to Pastor David's exhortation to do so and give it careful consideration.
Ready to end the year with a gift to your future self? In this special episode, Brian guides you through a six-step process to close out 2024 and set yourself up for success in 2025. You'll tidy your finances, get a jump start on thinking about taxes, evaluate your business performance, and set strategic goals. Your Year-End Business Review Checklist Step 1: Close Out Your Financials Closing out your financials may sound dry, but it's imperative to get right. Review your books -- Review your profit and loss for the year for any discrepancies, outstanding invoices, or payments that need to be paid. Make sure you have the correct categories for your transactions to save you a headache when you prepare next year's tax return. Reconcile your accounts -- Every month, but especially at the end of the year, you should reconcile your financial accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and loans, to reveal unaccounted expenses or hidden fees. Analyze your cash flow -- Review your cash flow to see what you owe and who owes you. You can also get a clear picture of whether you can defer income to next year or incur more expenses this year to save on taxes. Review your payroll -- Ensure wags, taxes, and benefits are accurate and that Bonuses are accounted for with proper tax withholding. Step 2: Evaluate Your Tax Position Once your financials are in place, it's time to shift to taxes. Consider year-end tax deductions -- Incur expenses for purchases like office supplies, software, professional services, and equipment you will have in the coming year. Review your retirement contributions -- Don't miss your opportunity to make employee contributions to your Solo 401(k) before the December 31 deadline. Plan for next year's taxes -- Project what your tax liability might look like next year, plan for potential quarterly tax payments, and evaluate whether you might qualify for tax credits or deductions. Also, start gathering important information for tax forms, such as 1099 NECs and W2s. Step 3: Reflect On Business Performance Once the numbers are in order, it's time to review the past year of business performance and make meaningful adjustments. Review key metrics -- Identify the key metrics for your business, determine whether or not you hit them, and analyze why or why not. Analyze client data -- Come up with your ideal client profile but remember that high paying isn't the same as high value. Employee performance reviews -- If you have a team, conduct an annual performance review to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and set clear expectations for next year. Step 4: Refine Your Vision, Mission, and Values Let's dig deeper into your mission, vision, and values, which are at the heart of mission-driven businesses. Reassess your mission and vision -- Ask whether your mission or vision has evolved or shifted and update your mission and vision statements if necessary. Clarify your core values -- Just like with your mission and vision, reflect on your core values and update them if necessary. Step 5: Set Strategic Goals For 2025 After reflecting on the past, let's look forward by setting achievable, flexible goals. Set SMART goals -- Aim to set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Break down goals into actionable steps -- Know the next, right step to make your goals less overwhelming and chart a clear path forward. Build in flexibility - The market, economy, and client needs are always evolving. Build checkpoints into your plan and make course corrections as needed. Step 6: Tidy Organizational Processes Don't overlook the operational side of your business to save yourself headaches and hours in 2025. Audit your systems and tools -- Review the software, apps, and systems you are using, take note of the tools you aren't using, and automate repetitive tasks. Organize digital files -- Organize digital files in clearly labeled folders to easily find essential documents. Review contracts and legal documents - Check that your contracts and legal documents with vendors, clients, and employees are up-to-date and compliant. Resources + Links Brian Thompson Financial: Website, Newsletter, Podcast Follow Brian Thompson Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Forbes About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and Certified Financial Planner® who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.
On a chilly night, Vincent reinvents a French classic with his Chicken, Coconut Milk & Mushroom delight—perfect for a cozy winter dinner!The gang takes on peanut butter—store-bought vs. organic—and debates if the price difference is worth it.In One for the Ditch: A sip of Castle Danger's West Coast IPA leads to a lively chat on its layers of zest, zing, and complexity.Plus, in a clash of Holiday traditions, John is dodging Christmas music, while Vincent blasts carols on the school run.And if anyone can help Vincent's mango issues, please do!
In this episode of Finding Financial Freedom Podcast, join Dr. Disha Spath and Prisca Benson, a nurse and money coach, as they explore the path to financial freedom and teach you ways on how to take charge of your own money. Prisca shares how she turned debt into $370K in investments, simplified budgeting, and overcame financial anxiety. Discover practical tips for debt repayment, mindful spending, and using money as a tool for intentional living. Perfect for professionals seeking actionable advice to take control of their finances and build lasting wealth! Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction: A Journey to Financial Freedom Discover how Dr. Disha Spath and special guest Prisca Benson share actionable tips to conquer debt and embrace mindful spending. 2. Meet Prisca Benson: From Debt to $370K in Investments Learn Prisca's inspiring journey and the mindset shifts that transformed her financial life. 3. Actionable Steps to Start Your Financial Journey Today Prisca's four-step framework (Assess, Streamline, Apply, Reassess) simplifies financial planning for everyone. 4. Maximize Your Savings with Points and Miles Tips and tricks for using credit card rewards responsibly to travel the world for less. 5. Budgeting with Joy: How to Balance Living and Saving Practical advice on creating budgets that help you enjoy life while achieving financial goals. 6. Overcoming Financial Anxiety: Start Small, Think Big Strategies for overcoming money fears and taking control of your finances. 7. Rapid-Fire Insights: Prisca's Fun and Quirky Money Habits Get to know Prisca better with lighthearted rapid-fire questions about her money-saving hacks and inspirations. Resources Mentioned: Corporate Direct Website– Asset protection services Facet Our Green Life – Prisca's platform for personalized money coaching Her Money Podcast and Choose FI Podcast Listener Takeaways: Begin your financial journey with a clear and actionable plan. Create stress-free budgets that allow you to enjoy life while saving. Overcome financial anxiety by starting small and thinking big. Use points and miles strategically to maximize travel savings. Shift your mindset to see money as a tool for intentional living. Connect with Us: Host: Dr. Disha Spath, The Frugal Physician Guest: Prisca Benson: Founder of Our Green Life Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates on upcoming episodes. Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to share this episode with anyone navigating student loan repayment. This episode is sponsored by: PearsonRavitz – Helping physicians safeguard their most valuable assets. This episode is also sponsored by FacetWealth Discover how Facet is transforming financial planning for physicians with personalized, flat-fee financial planning—visit facet.com/frugalphysician to start building your financial future today. This episode is also sponsored by Corporate Direct - Helping entrepreneurs and investors protect their assets and build real wealth. Corporate Direct also assists clients in meeting compliance requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, ensuring federal reporting is handled with ease and accuracy.
In this inspiring episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, Courtney Prete dives into the transformative power of accountability in personal growth. Through heartfelt conversation, Courtney unpacks the importance of self-assessment and introspection, urging us to regularly check in with ourselves and how we are truly doing. She candidly shares her own challenges with maintaining good habits, emphasizing the value of recognizing patterns that may hinder progress. Courtney offers actionable advice on setting boundaries, reassessing habits that no longer serve us, and making space for the things that truly matter in this season of life. Key topics include: Regular self-check-ins: How often are we pausing to evaluate the quality of input we're giving our bodies emotionally, spiritually, and physically? Getting to the "why": Becoming self-aware enough to understand the root causes behind feeling “off” and holding ourselves accountable to the habits that fuel our best selves. The power of boundaries: What will set you up for success? Reassess your commitments—if something isn't serving you, it's okay to let it go. What do you need to say no to now in order to say yes to something better? Feelings vs. truth: Showing up for the things you know you need to do, even when you might not feel like it. Grace in the process: Remember that small, intentional habits can lead to big success over time. Feeling like you could use some extra accountability? Join our community! Connect with us in the HOJ Facebook group for support and encouragement, and let us know how we can be part of your journey. It's time to embrace accountability, set meaningful boundaries, and show up for the habits that fuel your best self. And don't forget to give yourself grace along the way—you're doing the work, one step at a time! Listen now and let the little habits lead to big success in your life. SOCIALS: @heroutdoorjourney_ @soulsummitpod_ @encounteroutdoor @the_light_ranch RESOURCES Keep up with us online! Or tune into our YouTube Channel to take the journey together! Today's episode was brought to you by: MAVEN: If you're ready for premium optics without the premium price tag, check out Maven Optics. This consumer direct company is turning heads and winning awards for their top quality products. From binoculars, rangefinders, rifle scopes and spotting scopes- they've got it all. Head on over to www.mavenbuilt.com and use promo code SOULSUMMIT-GIFT for your next purchase to get a discount just for listening to this podcast! BAKCOU: Elevate your life and your hunts with one of Bakcou's top of the line E-bikes! Whether you use them on your hunting and fishing adventures, for a hand on the farm, or to commute around your local area, Bakcou bikes are not only reliable, but they add a whole lot of fun to life as well! Find their full line of products at www.bakcou.com. Use the code SSP200 to save at checkout. HOYT: There are some awesome bows on the market, but if you ask me, I'd say Hoyt has some of the best bows around. Built tough to withstand the wear and tear of hard hunts, this bow ensures reliability in your shot so you can focus on the hunt. Not to mention, the dead in the hand feeling that keeps you coming back for more! Head over to www.hoyt.com and check out their new custom bow builder! SAWYER: If you're serious about the outdoors, be sure to see what Sawyer has to offer. From water filtration, to sunscreen and insect repellent, Sawyer has you covered. Their commitment to giving back, helping fight global issues, and bringing clean water to more people around the world truly sets them apart from the rest. Head over to www.sawyer.com to see all they have going on! ONX: When it comes to hunting and exploring the great outdoors, there are endless tools, gizmos and gear, but something I never leave home without is my onXMaps. Knowing I have access to land owner information, property lines, topographic layers, historical and wildlife data are all reasons this app takes hunters to the next level and leaves you feeling confident in the woods. Grab your free trial today at www.onXmaps.com. Did you enjoy this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Please take a minute to leave a review on the show. Tell us what you think OR what you want to hear next! We appreciate this community of outdoor junkies and we're looking forward to what the future holds! Now go get after it! Tag us in your adventures #SoulSummitPodcast #HerOutdoorJourney TAGS: Soul Summit Podcast, Soul Sessions, Courtney Prete, Accountability, Self-Assessment, Habits, Setting Boundaries, Personal Growth, Mental Health, Wellness, Introspection, Motivation, Self-Care, Spiritual Growth, Habit Building, Personal Development, Self-Awareness
In this show, the legendary TV personality and Award-Winning Executive Director Tommy Habeeb joins me to share insights into how reassessing and re-engaging has kept him on the cutting edge of producing quality entertainment. Jason Ruiz also brings his 25 years of commercial lending experience to help small businesses get approved for funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 624, Megan chats to Danielle Hayden about developing a healthy mindset when it comes to business spending and why wise business investments pay off. Danielle is a CPA, author, Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting. She is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer who is rewriting what it means to provide bookkeeping and consulting services to high-earning female business owners. The Kickstart Accounting Inc. team is the one-stop-shop that provides their clients with bookkeeping services as a tiered system that grows with the business as needed. Additionally, they offer online courses (think all things money mindset), payroll services and tax consulting services. Since their founding in 2015, the Kickstart team has helped thousands of high-earning service-based business owners grow and scale their businesses to new heights. In this episode, you'll learn about using an accounting system to track income and expenses, how to align spending with business goals, and invest in areas like advertising and marketing. Key points discussed include: - Invest in your business to grow, don't just cut spending: Cutting back on necessary expenses can jeopardize your business growth. Instead, invest in areas that will support your goals. - Know your numbers monthly: Having an accounting system and reviewing your finances monthly will help you make informed decisions and avoid overspending. - Align spending with your intentions: Determine your business goals for the next 12 months and ensure your spending aligns with those intentions. - Consistency builds trust: Showing up consistently, whether with content or marketing, sends a message that you are a reliable business. - Start with one investment, more will follow: Begin with one strategic investment, and other opportunities will reveal themselves as you progress. - Outsource tasks outside your expertise: Don't try to do everything yourself; outsource bookkeeping and other tasks that are not your zone of genius. - Advertising and marketing are key investments: Prioritize spending on advertising and marketing to support business growth, but be patient and consistent with your efforts. - Believe in yourself and your business: Your mindset and the messages you send to the universe through your investments can impact your success. - Review and adjust spending regularly: Reassess your spending and align it with your evolving business goals and life stages. Connect with Danielle Hayden Website | Instagram
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the search for a woman who may have fallen into a sinkhole.
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.” ~ SocratesWhat are you building?Wise words, right? Let's be honest—Socrates didn't have to deal with email inboxes or social media.Change was easier when your biggest distractions were donkeys.Still, his message holds up. If you're tired of replaying your greatest bad habits hits… (Procrastination: The Remix, anyone?), it's time to focus on building the new.Key IdeasChange is constant: Everything bound by time is changing—including you. Whether you like it or not, life keeps moving forward.Let go of your EX—the past: Whether it's a toxic habit, a dead-end goal, or your undying love for midnight ice cream binges, clinging to the old only makes it harder to build the new. The past is like that annoying ex—it's not helping you grow, so why keep holding on?Build, don't battle: Ever tried arguing with yourself? It's exhausting. Telling yourself you'll “definitely start tomorrow” only to repeat the same old habits feels like shadowboxing your brain. Instead, channel that energy into ACTION. Dust off that dream—like writing that book you've been “starting” since 2012— take the first step.Start small and keep it real: Plato said, "The beginning is the most important part of the work." Translation? S.T.A.R.T.—Simple. Today. Actions. Repeated. Tracked. Quit over-researching, overthinking, or waiting for the perfect moment. Just start—even if it's messy.Time is short: As Brian Tracy put it, “There's never enough time to do everything, but there's always enough time to do the most important things.” Stop waiting…Today The Building Begins!Build habits like a boss: Use the P.A.R.R. method—Plan, Act, Record, Reassess. You're a human, not a rodent stuck in a habit loop. (see below)Listen while you build: Subscribe to the Habits 2 Goals podcast—it's like having a coach in your pocket, but without the shouting.Level up with accountability: Upgrade to a paid Annual Premium subscription and gain access to our upcoming Peer Accountability and Small Coaching group.Go PRO: Enroll in the 8-Day Habit Mastery Workshop for on-demand, next-level habit and skill development. It's structured, supportive, and (don't worry) kale-free. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe
Hey, it's Luci Dumas, and today's solo episode is a little different because I am sort of “journaling” about my experiences around the topic and looking for my own answers as I explore a topic that's been on my mind lately: motivation. Specifically, how we can find it, sustain it, and even question whether we always need it. Is it okay to just be sometimes? To live a simpler life without constantly striving for the next big thing? It's a big question, and one that I've been pondering deeply.As I thought about motivation, I kept coming back to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. You might remember it from a psychology class—it's that pyramid of five human needs. It got me wondering: can understanding these levels help us reignite our drive when it feels like the spark is fading?In this episode, I break down each level of Maslow's pyramid: • The basics like food and shelter. • Our need for safety and security. • The desire for connection and belonging. • Building self-esteem and feeling accomplished. • And finally, the quest for self-actualization—living our best, most fulfilling life.I'll share some thoughts on how these needs might be influencing your motivation—or lack of it. Plus, we'll tackle that ever-present voice saying, “I should be doing more,” and decide if it's always true. Spoiler: sometimes it's okay to give yourself grace.Some of the ideas on how to become or stay motivated I explore are suggestions to • Identify the Blockages: • Set Goals Aligned with Your Needs: • Reflect and Reassess: • Leverage Higher Levels for InspirationTune in for a mix of self-reflection, practical tips, and maybe even a spark to get you motivated—or at least, to help you feel okay with where you are right now.Be sure to check out www.lucidumascoaching.com and feel free to book a 20 minute chatConnect with Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas: Website Email: luci@lucidumas.comInstagram FacebookYouTube
Blaine Bartlett is a leadership coach, author, and speaker specializing in personal development, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven business. He helps individuals and organizations transform their mindset and achieve sustainable growth. Blaine is the author of "Compassionate Capitalism," which explores the balance of compassion and profitability in business. Connect with Blaine Bartlett! instagram.com/blainebartlett Visit His website to learn more! blainebarlett.com Grab his book, "Compassionate Capitalism" now! avatar-resources.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Meet Blaine Bartlett 3:55 - How does Blaine balance his family life while traveling the world for work? 5:37 - How Blaine's values in his 20s shaped his success today 7:55 - Blaine shares his daily routine and diet at age 75 8:39 - Blaine shares his main focus for the last six months 9:45 - Blaine discusses what his book "Compassionate Capitalism" is all about 15:15 - How does Blaine use compassion to market and sell his book about compassion? 18:04 - Vulnerability is the Key: Blaine's insight on meaningful relationships 21:59 - Opening doors: Blaine on building bonds and finding belonging 25:14 - Authentic conversations: Andy's reflection on setting expectations when talking with kids and adults 25:38 - Blaine shares how he recharges his energy 28:03 - Blaine shares how he handles his business or life when things get tough 23:02 - Lead Strategy: YouTube content vs. leveraging current leads 34:39 - Reassess and Refocus: 3 questions every entrepreneur should ask themselves 38:21 - Why do the majority of top companies use a customer-centric approach? 40:41 - Blaine shares how to apply compassion in the business sales cycle 49:25 - Blaine shares how he practices his meditation 50:59 - Be aware of everything: Watching or observing things in your life as they float by 58:03 - Blaine shares that everything is a differentiated aspect of a single source 1:00:23 - Is loving others the same as loving parts of yourself? 1:01:37 - Blaine discusses why when you are complimenting others, you are complimenting yourself as well 1:07:21 - As you grow, differences with friends widen and that will allow new people to show up in your life 1:10:15 - Blaine shares how you need to be constantly taking action daily on the things you learn and hear 1:13:07 - Does Blaine's circle of friends serve all the different aspects of him? 1:16:44 - Blaine shares his main takeaway after meeting Steve Jobs 1:18:29 - How does Blaine focus on marketing his book? 1:20:06 - Do people have a unique purpose, and why? Is it something to look for? 1:24:36 - Life is Good: Blaine's approach to living with positivity 1:27:37 - Blaine's recent life discoveries 1:28:20 - Blaine's focus and goals for the next six months 1:29:01 - Connect with Blaine Bartlett 1:29:50 - Outro
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” ~Bruce LeeNapoleon Dynamite got it right!Between you and your big, shiny goal is a gatekeeper.Any clue?It's the difference between doing and dreaming.It's skills.Do you possess, at a high level, the skills your goal requires?Identify 3-5 of the key SKILLS that your goal demands, and list them.Here's the kicker: skills and habits arrive together, like Batman and Robin—like salt and pepper—one invariably brings the other.Picture this: you want to write a book, run a marathon, or play the piano like a pro. Big dreams, to be sure.However, without the requisite skills/habits, these dreams will remain dreams.Is playing the piano a skill or a habit? Drum roll please: It's both!Skills don't just appear; they grow out of relentless, boring, intentional practice—repetition.How does one intentionally cultivate habits and skills?By following the P.A.R.R. method for habit development (published within The Habit Factor®). P.A.R.R. stands for Plan, Act, Record, and Reassess.Do you think this P.A.R.R. methodology sounds tedious?You're correct. It is.It's also where the rubber—your intention—meets the road—your actions.It's where progress, momentum, and ultimately greatness hide. Exhibit One: Steph Curry's tedium. To him of course, it's anything but tedious. Steph teaches us that it's the silent, stubborn act of showing up consistently, practicing that one shot or “kick” 10,000 times until you can do it in your sleep.“You are rewarded in public for what you have intensely practiced and refined in private.” ~Tony RobbinsSo, what's it going to be?Will you dream about your goals or practice them into existence? Decide which skills/habits you need today to move closer to your most important goal.Your future self is watching.Enjoy the show!~mgEager to put this into practice?For personalized instruction on the P.A.R.R. methodology, check out the upcoming 8-Day Habit Mastery Workshop—an affordable program designed to help you build lasting habits and skills. Master on-demand habit and skill development for a lifetime, and kick off 2025 with real momentum! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome to my Memorizing Tarot Card Audio Podcast, where I discuss strategies to learn and memorize Tarot cards. Today's episode is your three-minute lesson on the Reversal of The Chariot.Why an audio course=================The purpose of this audio podcast is to help reinforce key messages by audio, while you clean, exercise, mow your lawn, or drive great distances. There is no charge for this content, and it is intended to provide short, snappy microlearning to help beginners keep practicing and reinforcing the learning. The best way to learn Tarot cards, is to keep practicing working with the cards.Rider Waite Tarot Card Deck =======================I learned how to read cards on the Rider Waite Tarot Deck and the instructor I had said its easiest to have everyone on the same deck when explaining the symbolism. With time, I was able to transfer that knowledge to other decks. If you are a beginner at learning Taro, below are some links to the Rider Waite Tarot Deck to follow along if you need a set of cards. I earn a small referral commission from these links from Amazon. Rider Waite Tarot Deck - USA Link: https://amzn.to/3TW5y0iRider Waite Tarot Deck - Canada Link: https://amzn.to/3YcTwlRRider Waite Tarot Deck - UK Link: https://amzn.to/4eyRUIMRider Waite Tarot Deck - Australia link: https://amzn.to/3ZRB1EwAbout Carrie and @QuickLearnQuests ===============================I have been reading Tarot cards for 30 years for fun. I took a two and a half day course, and I was so excited to be able to take the mystery out of getting readings done for myself, and to be able to do them myself. We also have social media channels, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and all major podcast distributors such as Spotify, Apple, Audible and many others under the handle @quickLearnQuests. I am focusing mostly on my podcasts and YouTube at the moment, but I will expand into more social media more consistently when I find my feet. Here is my YouTube Channel video for interpreting cards in Three Card Spreads: https://youtu.be/P8En-8-8njk?si=7LIlOsFv9pNZ9iK7 Here is the transcript: Welcome to the "Memorizing Tarot Cards" podcast, your three-minute lessons on learning and memorizing each card using symbolism. I use the Rider Waite Tarot, but you can view the card while you listen using your own Tarot card deck or a computer. Today, we're exploring The Chariot, focusing on reversals. Let's start with the divine meaning of the card and then its meaning when reversed.The Chariot upright represents triumph and willpower. It's the inner strength you need to steer through challenges and the ability to keep your eye on the goal. However, when The Chariot appears reversed, its driven energy becomes scattered or stalled. This card suggests that obstacles may disrupt your path, or you're losing control over a situation or your motivation. The reversed Chariot can indicate a need to reassess your approach and regain focus. It's a call to evaluate whether you're moving in the right direction or if external forces are pulling you away from your goals. So what does that mean when we see The Chariot reversed in a reading? When The Chariot Reversed appears in a reading, it's a sign to reassess your approach. This card suggests that it's time to pause, gather your thoughts, and decide how to regain control over your course of action. It also indicates a need to let go of rigid control and accept that not everything can be forced or driven by sheer will. The Chariot Reversed asks you to find a balance between determination and adaptability, knowing when to push forward and when to allow things to unfold naturally. So, what is the best way to memorize The Chariot in reverse? Tying the card to a personal experience helps me remember it. For example, my reversed Chariot moment is a pattern I have with contracts that are not in flow. I do give it my all when I am in a contract. It's easy when everything flows with team collaboration, and the client is happy with the content. Most contracts are like this. However, it is easy for my Chariot to become reversed for the odd contract that is not in flow. I then need to ask myself how I can create more flow in whatever part is not working. The other option of course is to endure, and to look for another contract upon expiry of the difficult one. Once I have adapted and have made a decision on the next course of action, my chariot can become upright again. Even if the decision is to part ways at the end of the contract, I can steer through the challenges knowing that I have done everything I could.That's all for today's episode of The Chariot Reversed. Remember, to memorize tarot, keep practicing tarot. Thanks for listening.#TheChariot #memorize #learn #learning #Tarot #cards #riderwaite #Tarotdeck #riderTarotdeck #riderwaite #majorarcana #learnTarot #learnTarotcards #learnTarotreading #learnTarotpodcast #memorizeTarot #audiocourse #audio #podcast
This election showed what others are prioritizing as their interests…it is time that Black Women do the same as we are long overdue. Let us re-center our attention and energy on self, which includes our men and our communities. Truly it is a shame that it comes on the heels of a political disappointment but perhaps this is the wakeup that we have been needing. We must: 1. Reassess our collective needs 2. Establish our agenda 3. Work collectively 4. Stay unified If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions or topic suggestions to info@NurahSpeaks.com. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com. Follow Nurah Speaks @NurahSpeaksPodcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To bring Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email info@NurahSpeaks.com. Remember, don't just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
LISTEN: On the Friday, Nov. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia democrats look to recalibrate after Tuesday night's election; state lawmakers reconsider how to plan for natural disasters. and a new biography profiles the life and legacy of civil rights hero John Lewis.
Welcome back to SaaS Fuel, the podcast where we delve deep into effective strategies for scaling your SaaS business. We are excited to welcome Leslie Shreve, founder of Productive Day® and creator of Taskology®. Leslie brings her wealth of experience in productivity coaching to help us tackle one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face: managing endless to-do lists and scattered tasks. We're diving into her innovative time-blocking method, a customizable system designed to balance task management and email handling without the over-reliance on productivity hacks. Plus, stay tuned as we explore the interconnectedness of tasks, time, email, and information management to clear the path for enhanced productivity and reduced stress. Let's fuel your SaaS journey with insights that go beyond just the tools, shifting the way you manage your time and tasks for lasting impact.Key Takeaways04:52 Restlessness led to entrepreneurial productivity business.08:08 Managing tasks is overwhelming with many sources.10:58 Simplify task management to essentials, and avoid overcomplicating.16:27 Focus on your first small, actionable step.17:45 Plan small tasks daily from mission control.22:55 Corporate time blocking: brief, focused morning and afternoon sessions.24:42 Reassess, and reprioritize tasks with structured time-blocking.29:11 Decisions on tasks should ultimately be yours.32:20 Leaders lose time to workload management inefficiency.34:28 Efficient time management by fast information retrieval.37:06 Eliminate unnecessary items; organize digitally for clarity.41:07 Reshaping remote work, empowering teams, scaling systems.Tweetable QuotesFrom Restlessness to Entrepreneurship: "There's more that I can do with my innate talents to help others and serve others." — Leslie Shreve 00:05:13"Mastering Task Management": "I want you to know that just simplifying it to what you wanna do and when you wanna do it are the 2 most important task management pieces that you ever need to worry about." — Leslie Shreve 00:11:12 "Revolutionize Your Task Management": "What matters is what you're gonna do and when you're gonna do it." — Leslie Shreve 00:12:12 “I want everyone to start using the systems around them and maximize those." — Leslie Shreve 00:13:02 "Overcoming Procrastination: The Key is a Tiny First Step": "So what I'm encouraging everybody to do is always go for your first action step or your next action step if you've already got something going. And then that gets you into the swing of it." — Leslie Shreve 00:17:00 "Mastering Daily Prioritization": "When you get all your tasks into one inventory, we call it mission control because then they're in your vision and it's easy to prioritize." — Leslie Shreve 00:18:10 "Mastering Time Management:": "You just click and drag the one block... you don't wanna divide it, you wanna move it." — Leslie Shreve 00:27:22"Conquering the Information Black Hole": "And so when people tell me, Oh, well, I don't go in there. That's the black hole. Well, you're gonna lose time in there, especially when they put everything on their desktop." — Leslie Shreve 00:35:04SaaS Leadership Lessons1. Adopt Time Blocking for Better EfficiencyTime blocking is essential for managing a hectic schedule and ensuring that critical tasks are accomplished. By dedicating specific chunks of time for focused work, managers and developers can avoid the constant interruptions that often plague their workday.2. Customize Productivity Systems for Role-Specific...
In this dynamic episode of THE POWER OF RE:INVENTION, host Kathi Sharpe-Ross welcomes Michael Clinton, the visionary founder of ROAR Forward and acclaimed author of ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life. Together, they unpack the transformative power of personal Reinvention and Clinton's revolutionary concept of "life layering." From the corporate heights of Hearst and Condé Nast to scaling Mount Kilimanjaro, earning his pilot's license, and becoming a marathoner, Michael shares his remarkable journey of continuous evolution. His story exemplifies how Reinvention isn't just about career changes—it's about embracing life's full spectrum of possibilities. At the heart of the conversation is the ROAR framework: Reimagine yourself and your future Own your numbers (age is just data!) Action plan your next chapter Reassess relationships and build your support network Michael and Kathi dive deep into the emerging longevity movement, challenging outdated perceptions of aging and revealing the extraordinary opportunities awaiting in life's second act. Their discussion illuminates how anyone can reclaim dormant dreams and transform them into reality through strategic planning and bold action. The episode and the work Michael is doing offers a masterclass in personal transformation, packed with practical strategies for: Embracing adventure as a catalyst for growth Adding new layers of passion and purpose to each decade Building vital community connections Overcoming mental barriers to change Navigating major life transitions with confidence Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, rekindling forgotten passions, or seeking fresh purpose, this conversation provides the blueprint for your next chapter. Join Kathi and Michael as they reveal how to ROAR forward into a life of endless possibilities—proving that your most exciting adventures may still lie ahead. Links: Michael's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anthony-clinton/ ROAR FORWARD: https://roarforward.com/ THE RE:INVENTION EXCHANGE - for more Inspired Content, Blogs, Podcasts, RE:INVENTION Virtual Chats, or to buy a copy of my book RE:INVENT YOUR LIFE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? by Kathi Sharpe-Ross, visit https://www.thereinventionexchange.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/kathisr_chief_reinventor/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/kathi.sharpeross/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathisharpeross Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReinventionExch
One of my pet peeves is experts who appear to know it all and never struggle. And in our Instagram-filtered world, this is only getting worse. But guess what? Everyone has their off days! As a wardrobe stylist with over 20 years of experience, I believe in the power of sharing our challenges to inspire and empower others, to let you know that, if you're struggling with your wardrobe, you're not alone. Because of that, today I'm sharing my personal style struggles and the steps I'm taking to overcome them. I share my own experiences with body changes and how I went back to basics to reassess what works for my current shape. I also talk about how I tackled my shoe situation to elevate my outfits. Awareness is the first step to making meaningful changes! I hope these takeaways resonate with you and encourage you to embrace your own style journey. In This Episode: Experts, including wardrobe stylists, also face struggles and challenges - you're not alone! The importance of giving yourself grace when dealing with body changes, and to actively seek solutions rather than remaining stuck in frustration. Upgrading foundational garments, like underwear, can significantly improve how clothes fit and feel - it's worth the effort to find the right styles. Reassess your wardrobe and be mindful of how your body shape and style preferences may have changed over time. How to build a more satisfying and functional wardrobe by identifying the reasons behind your style struggles. Your wardrobe should be a source of joy and confidence. Remember, everything in style is "figureoutable", but it starts with identifying the root of your struggles and being willing to put in the work to find solutions. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/my-style-struggles
Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ In today's episode, I look at how the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, can revolutionise our approach to decluttering. I discuss how focusing on the 20% of our possessions that cause 80% of our problems can lead to more impactful change with less effort, and how identifying the 20% of tasks that show the biggest results can help us to manage our energy and make visible progress. Join me as I break down this principle and explore how it can transform our mindset and approach to dehoarding. Introduction to the Pareto Principle Explanation of the Pareto Principle or the 80/20 rule Relevance of the Pareto Principle to hoarding and home management Impact of focusing on the 20% causing the most problems Identifying Impactful Tasks and Items The impact of expending energy on low-level tasks Importance of prioritising impactful tasks for noticeable change Making a dent in belongings by focusing on impactful items Brief history of Vilfredo Pareto and his observation Various contexts where the Pareto Principle is seen to apply Validation of the principle in different areas Applying the Pareto Principle to Your Home Strategic thinking in identifying items causing disruption Identifying 20% of belongings used most often Energy expenditure and impact of dehoarding actions Emotional Attachment & Rational Decision Making Emotional connection to belongings Encouraging rational assessment of belongings' value The role of emotions in retaining or discarding items Reassessing and Ongoing Vigilance Need for ongoing reassessment as space is cleared Importance of reassessing the 20% causing problems Frequency of reassessment and calibrating belongings Reflecting on the impact of the 80/20 rule in home management Pareto principle for hoarders. Pareto principle: 20% effort, 80% results. Reframe, prioritise, and declutter for efficient living. Identify essential items, discard unnecessary possessions strategically. Identify unnecessary items to make life easier. Reevaluate possessions and focus energy efficiently. Use the Pareto principle to focus on tasks with high impact. Identify and declutter items for a noticeable ease in daily life; use the 80/20 rule for organising and resolving space issues. Reassess belongings, focus on what matters.
In 2023, the opioid crisis claimed over 81,000 lives -- a staggering number, yet many of these deaths could have been prevented. While prescription opioids can be essential for managing pain, they come with significant risks that are often overlooked. In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden dangers of opioid prescriptions and explore the crucial questions you should ask before accepting these medications. Ellen Eaton, MD, a leading expert in opioid treatment from the University of Alabama Birmingham, joins us to discuss the real risks of misuse, the warning signs to watch for, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. From understanding the potential side effects, to navigating the road to recovery, this conversation sheds light on the opioid epidemic and the urgent need for prevention and education. UAB Medicine Addiction Recovery Services Transcript Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM: Welcome to the WebMD Health Discovered Podcast. I'm Dr Neha Pathak, WebMD's, Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine. Many of us have talked to our children and loved ones about how to respond if they're offered an opioid or some other unknown substance, even if it's candy at a party, fearing the dangers of opioids and overdose. But how many of us think about the risks in these situations? Our child is injured playing sports and we're given a 14-day prescription for an opioid containing medication. We're at the dentist's office and we're given a prescription for an opioid for a short course after a procedure. New data shows that there were over 81,000 opioid deaths in 2023. So, what can we do to keep our loved ones safe? Today we'll talk about the best strategies to prevent opioid misuse and abuse in the first place. Even if it starts with a prescription from our doctor's office. The journey to addiction and to recovery and what we need to know about preventing opioid deaths. But first, let me introduce my guest, Dr Ellen Eaton. Dr Eaton is an associate professor at the Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She's the director of the office based opioid treatment clinic at the UAB 1917 clinic, and a member of the leadership team of the UAB Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention. Welcome to the WebMD Health Discovered podcast, Dr Eaton. Ellen Eaton, MD: Thank you so much for having me. Pathak: I'd love to just start by asking you about your own personal health discovery. So, what was your aha moment that led you to the work that you're doing with opioid treatment, management, and addiction and pain prevention interventions? Eaton: Yeah, I have an interesting story as an infectious diseases physician who is primarily working on substance use treatment and prevention. I had the honor of being a fellow with the National Academy of Medicine, really a health policy fellowship. And as an infectious disease physician, I was invited to a working group around infectious consequences of the opioid epidemic. And that was in 2017. It was a tremendous opportunity to go to D.C. and work with thought leaders in the field, other physician scientists, infectious diseases doctors, and those experiences and treatment models that I was hearing about in D.C. were not happening in my home institution at UAB. There were addiction medicine physicians, but we hadn't integrated care. We were not doing syndemic care where you're treating the infection, preventing Hep C, and you're treating their substance use disorder. So that opportunity in 2017 inspired me to come home to UAB, create a clinic here that is for our patients living with HIV who have opioid use disorder, and from there, we've really expanded services broadly for substance use and infectious diseases. So really grateful for the National Academy and that opportunity. That really was a launch pad for my career. Pathak: I would love to talk about what you've seen as the entry point for a lot of people when it comes to opioids and that progression to addiction, potentially overdose. What does that look like for many of the people that you see? Eaton: Because of the care I provide, I am seeing patients who are living with substance use disorder, but I always start when I meet them with really open-ended questions like tell me about your first exposure to opioids. Tell me when you began using them for medical reasons or recreationally. And what I hear over and over again is that many of our patients are starting to experiment or use from a prescriber for a medical condition in their teens or early twenties. And that is often a trusted medical provider. It may be an urgent care physician for a musculoskeletal injury, for a teenager on the athletic field who was injured. It may be a woman who just delivered a baby, a very healthy, common touch point, where there may have been a tear or maybe some residual pain. Another common touch point is a dentist treating you for a dental infection. And so, I hear these types of anecdotes over and over from my patients, and often it is a trusted physician, so they don't feel like this is a scary medication. They may be given a 14-day supply of opioids, not realizing that can lead to physical dependency and opioid misuse in the future. And often don't ask questions about what to look for, warning signs, and certainly as young people, I haven't ever heard that their caregiver expressed concerns. I think more often the patient has a prolonged course seeking opioids for various conditions, becomes dependent, is seeking them more and more, and often caregivers or family members don't get involved until they are pretty far down the continuum of opioid use disorder. So, those are the stories I hear when I meet patients and ask about their journey. Pathak: What are some of the questions we should ask before we even accept that prescription? Eaton: This is a really important question at that prevention touch point, that we often miss. I think asking your provider do you really need oxycodone. Could you start with something like an NSAID or a Tylenol. Asking your provider to be very explicit. When my pain hits a seven out of 10, when my pain hits an eight or nine out of 10, when do I need to take this opioid as opposed to some other opioids sparing pain modulators? And then number of days. So not just at what point today, but also tomorrow, the next day, what pain should I expect, and I think setting the expectation you will have some pain. This is a challenge that many of us that see patients in a primary care setting have to remind patients, you will have some pain. That is normal. That is healthy. That means your nerves are telling you they're giving you feedback on what's going on after your leg fracture. And I think unfortunately opioids have been normalized as safe, in many cases they can be, but in many cases they are not. I also see amongst families where an individual will tell me, “Oh, well, I got a Tramadol from grandma, or I had some opioids leftover from that time that I had a surgery and so I took that for some other condition,” comparing them to medications like chemotherapy, which also have risks. You would never hear a patient self-medicating, sharing with friends and loved ones. But I think because opioids became so ubiquitous, in past decades, entire families, kind of normalize them. They feel comfortable sharing them, taking others. And that type of culture leads to a culture where young people feel comfortable experimenting. They take pills at parties, they take pills from friends and, they purchase them off social media, like TikTok for example, because they do not appreciate the adverse outcomes that can be associated with these types of medications. Pathak: So, tell us about this slippery slope. What is it that happens to us when we take these medications unnecessarily? Eaton: Often one of the biggest teaching points that I make with trainees in my clinic, when is someone experimenting and when does it become a use disorder? And in my clinic, it's usually pretty clear and that includes negative consequences. So, taking opioids and falling asleep, nodding out, overdosing, right? Those patients have gone from opioid misuse to use disorder. So having negative consequences, becoming physically dependent. We do see that needing to take more and more to prevent withdrawals, which with opioids, unlike some other substances, you can pretty quickly become physically dependent. And then you need to continue to opioids just to not feel sick, to not have the flu-like symptoms. So, becoming physically dependent, having to take more and more, increasing your dose to get the same desired effect. Those are the things that I see most commonly in clinic. With opioids and certainly the very potent non-medical opioids we're seeing now, heroin, fentanyl, we don't see people who just dabble here and there at a party, at a wedding. Now the other substances that I see pretty routinely used in my clinic with or without opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder, marijuana use disorder. Alcohol use. I do have to ask more questions and certainly there are validated screening tools out there that physicians and clinicians can use to determine very objectively. Did they just drink too much at that wedding two months ago and it was a problem because they got in a fight or had a DUI? Or is this a pattern of use that meets criteria for alcohol use disorder? So, it is important to ask those questions and know, but I would say really the negative consequences, the physical dependency, escalating use, those are things to look for in your patients. As a caregiver or a parent, those are things to look for as well because we are really in a position to identify these before our loved ones have escalated their use. Pathak: And then what do you do? So, you notice some of these types of red flags. What is the intervention that you should make as a parent or a loved one or a caregiver? Eaton: I think starting with a primary care provider is always the best step. And most of us do use these objective screening tools. There are several you can find. My clinic uses an assist. These are validated tools that have been tested on many patients, not physicians, not PhD scientists, that have been tested on patients to make sure that they are asking the right questions to get to the true use behaviors and patterns. And I would go from there with your primary care provider. I think if you as a parent or loved one are even asking yourself, is it time to go? It's time to go. I think too many of us wait until there are very obvious motor vehicle accidents, overdoses. And I think most parents that I encounter in a clinical setting knew there were issues much longer before they sought help. And this gets to your question around stigma, shame that a lot of families do not want associated with their loved one or their family. And so, they wait until there are really negative consequences. Ideally, we'd be intervening much sooner. Pathak: I'd love to talk a little bit and dig into what you just said about stigma and shame and some of the words we use when we talk about having a problem, quote unquote, with opioids, or becoming addicted or physically dependent. In that recovery phase, oftentimes we'll talk about someone becoming sober or sobriety from some of these medications. Can you talk a little bit about the terms that you use and what best helps uplift your patients? Eaton: This is a really nuanced area, and it does take some retraining of us as clinicians who have been in practice for a while. When I went through medical school, you were either 100 percent abstinent or not. We weren't taught that there was this whole middle ground of harm reduction, and I think as physicians, once we get some additional education on this, we realize that our words really matter. We can be much more supportive of our patients because this is a journey and much like diabetes or hypertension, your patient may have chapters where they aren't in care. Their chronic disease, substance use to chronic disease, is unmanaged. But unlike diabetes or hypertension, where we just counsel them and support them and bring them in maybe more frequently to check in, have them bring their spouse to help with the pill bottles and set their phone alarms so they don't forget. Unlike those medical conditions, this chronic brain disease of substance use, we treat patients unintentionally as if they have failed. They have failed our clinics. They have failed the treatment. We treat them with judgment and shame. And there are a lot of complex routes for that that I am not an expert in. But what I tell my colleagues and my trainees is that we need to know and our patients need to know that they have not failed us. They are not a failure. They are living with a chronic disease, just like diabetes or hypertension. And just like diabetes or hypertension, if they fall out of care, if they stop taking their medications, we allow them to come back when they're ready to reengage. Just like my patients with HIV, right? So, using words are often the first interaction that we have with our patients. I even say when I get to meet them, “tell me about your journey. Have you ever been in recovery before?” rather than tell me about your addiction. “Have you ever been abstinent?” Have you ever been sober? Did you fall off the wagon? These are all terms that have very negative connotations and really reinforce a lot of the stigma that our patients already feel. My patients come with a lot of stigma to clinic. I have to remind them not to use stigmatizing words to describe themselves. They'll say things like, “I've really been an addict for 20 years.” And I have to say, “you've been a survivor for 20 years. You've been a survivor.” Or, you know, I'm the black sheep of my family. And I remind them. Actually, you have a chronic disease, and didn't you tell me your uncle has the same brain disease it runs in your family? Just reminding them much like the diabetes example again, this is a chronic disease. Those are some of the strategies I use to be really person centered and inclusive. And I do use the survivor language a lot. If they're using opioids in 2024, they are a survivor because we know the substance is out there. I do try to use a lot of empowering language as well. Pathak: I come at a lot of this from the primary care lens. I'm a primary care physician and prevention is the key for what we're always trying to do before we get to treatment and management. If we're talking about red flags or the types of questions we should be asking before we even prescribe these the first time, is it asking about family history? Should our patients be thinking about that? Like, oh, you know, Uncle Jim has had a problem with opioids in the past. That's probably not a medication we want to start in our child. What are some of the other types of questions we can be asking before we even think about that very first prescription or letting your child know that this is something that you need to be thinking about if you're at a party and someone offers you something because this is our family history. What are some of the other things you ask about? Eaton: Family history is really important. Past experience with opioids. And if you have a patient who is in recovery, many of them will say, I know I have to have my hip replaced. Please do everything you can. Give me blocks. They want to avoid opioids. So, asking about any experience with opioids, how that went. I would also ask about social support. You know, remind me where you're living these days. Oh, you're in an apartment with your niece. Do you have a safe place to store your medications? Tell me about that. Where do you store your medications? This comes up a lot with our unhoused population, that they are frequently having to move. Their medications are often stolen. That doesn't mean that they don't meet criteria for opioids. It may just mean you need to be more thoughtful. Do you need to go to a boarding care or shelter while we get through this period where you're recovering from your injury and you need opioids to be kept in a locked box? I think those are most of them. And then just appreciating that things like a history of trauma and social determinants of health are really going to put our patients at risk. And a lot of the young people that I see are 30 and 40 year olds who started experimenting with substances in their teens and 20s were in these multi-generational households where mom had substance use. Grandma had substance use. There were always pills around. So, if you are seeing a patient who has a lack of social structure, living with other people with substance use, without a lot of accountability boundaries, without close follow up with a physician, that may be someone you want to consider alternatives or, you know, give them a three-day supply post op and bring them back. Right? Clinics are so full. We may not have that structure or care model in place, but that's ideal. Giving a short course. Reassess. Maybe it's time to transition something else. Pathak: Great. Can you help us understand what exactly an overdose is? What does it look like? And what are some of the strategies like naloxone that we should be aware of? Eaton: Yeah. So right now, we're seeing the vast majority of overdoses have opioids as a contributing substance. So many of our decedents who pass away and have toxicology results have multiple substances, including stimulants. But currently, fentanyl is contaminating so many types of street drugs, whether they're a counterfeit, benzodiazepine, or a counterfeit Vicodin, or cocaine. So, the vast majority of overdoses we're seeing right now, are opioid related, and that usually involves people looking sedated, stuporous, failure to respond to verbal stimuli, tactile stimuli. And in the current setting where we're seeing so many overdoses, I think you should always think opioids first when you're seeing someone like that. It is important to approach them, call their name, shake them if they don't respond. That's when you're going to call 9-1-1 and be looking for naloxone. I have some in my backpack. I travel on airplanes with naloxone. And my kids who are elementary age know about naloxone. I haven't gotten to the point of educating them. But because these events are more common than cardiac arrest in many, many communities, we're training our Boy Scouts how to do CPR, but we're not necessarily training our Boy Scouts how to do naloxone for overdose reversal. But we should. These are happening in schools. If you have a young person in your home, if you have a teenager in your home, you should have naloxone, and your teenager should as well and be trained to use. It doesn't mean your teenager is using or experimenting. It just means the people in places that young person is around have a higher likelihood of overdose than a cardiac arrest in many settings. Right? I know a lot of schools. My community schools are getting naloxone because they do appreciate that children are experiencing at school. They've had some adverse outcomes in my state on school property. I would encourage anyone who is living with young people or older people who have access to opioids, even prescription opioids, to have naloxone. And then obviously if you know your loved one has opioid use disorder, you and they and anyone who is a caregiver for them should have naloxone on their person. Truly. So that's pretty much all of us, right? And whenever I talk to the rotary, I've talked to schools, I talked to clinicians. There are very few people who don't need to know about naloxone in the current day and age. And think of compared to something like an AED or CPR. You know, we're really good about these less stigmatized acute medical events, right? We feel very comfortable training our Boy Scouts on how to do this, and we feel very comfortable putting an AED on our walking trails and at our gyms. Because of the stigma around substance use, we do not have naloxone in many of those community spaces, and we have not trained our community to respond to overdose in the same way we have cardiac events. Pathak: What would be part of your counseling in a Boy Scout troop or Girl Scout troop or at school to share that part of the information? How do you use something like a naloxone? What are the signs that you're looking for? Eaton: I think this is a great topic for Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and for health education courses for middle school. By talking about it, we're normalizing it. And based on the prevalence of substance use, we should all be aware of the signs or symptoms. So that is very appropriate. There are developmentally appropriate ways to talk about this, even to elementary students. I think sharing the statistics on youth who start experimenting, the average age, the prevalence in communities, the types of places where they may be exposed to opioids that are non-medical, the signs or symptoms of overdose, which we discussed, and the fact that there is a safe, over-the-counter reversal. Naloxone that they can and should carry as a good community citizen and community helper. I know this will be stigmatized in some areas, and some parents will not feel comfortable with that. But I think the more that we have partnerships between pediatricians, public health officers, and schools and coaches, these types of individuals should really feel comfortable talking about this. It is nothing to stigmatize or shame or your kids aren't going to come to you. What we want is we want these kids looking out for their friends and their parents. We want this to be something we talk about, and we go to a trusted adult when we have concerns. And that's what it will take as we're speaking to prevention. It will take a village of informed adults, trusted individuals. Who our youth can go to early when someone is just starting to experiment. When your friend just brought pills to a party for the first time. Early intervention, right? So, I think the Boy Scout example is a perfect one, but thinking all the touch points for our young people, churches, the faith-based community. And we recently did a pop up with an AME church here in the deep South. Who wanted to have a pop up. It was myself and a community agency that I work with called the Addiction Prevention Coalition. They do great work. I'm delighted that they've included me, and we passed out naloxone and we talked to these church members, many of whom were elderly. They were grandparents. They're worried about their grandkids. They're worried about what they're seeing in the news. They're worried that these kids are going out partying and they know that there are substances involved. So, another great touch point, just thinking across the age continuum, all the people who are part of communities who can be on the prevention arm of substance use. Pathak: That's really helpful and really interesting. So, we've talked a little bit about prevention, overdose prevention. We've talked about substance misuse and what that can look like. What does the process of achieving and maintaining recovery look like? When someone comes to your clinic, because that's really the goal of their treatment, how do you get started? Eaton: So just thinking about the term recovery, we use to describe someone who has reached a point where they're not using any non-medical substances, but it's important that we have each patient define that for themselves. I have many patients who are in recovery from alcohol and opioids. They cannot give up cigarettes and they're not ready to, right? I would never tell them you're not there yet. But I congratulate them on every step, and I remind them you've been in recovery from opioid use for 10 years. You've been in recovery from alcohol use for five years. You don't want to talk about tobacco today. That's fine. Look how far you've come. And that is part of just supporting them in their journey and encouraging them. There are some people who are going to return to use. I never say fall off the wagon. I never say, you know, other stigmatizing terms. Return to use. There are some of my patients, specifically with opioid use disorder, common triggers, a breakup, a job loss, housing loss, death in the family. I do see patients return to use. It's less common when they have been on a stable medication for opioid use disorder like buprenorphine and they are engaged in medical care. They have some counseling or group that they can go to for support and accountability, but it still happens. And then once we get them back into our clinic and we initiate the treatment again, and we follow them very, very closely in that very fragile time, you're back in care. Let's start you back on buprenorphine, for example. Let's check in with you in a week. And I have a peer counselor in my clinic who has lived experience with substance use. She's the perfect person. She's been there. She sees them very frequently over that period until we can get them back into recovery. For opioid use disorder, it is pretty clear from their behaviors. It is so physically addictive. It is so disruptive to relationships that I have very few people who can dabble with opioids. Because usually once they return, they are back in active use, is the term we use. Pathak: And as we close out our episode, I'd love to invite you to share some bite sized action items to help create change in our lives if we are caring for a loved one, a child who may be experiencing some of the symptoms that you described. Eaton: Absolutely. I think thinking about their survival analogy can be very encouraging and not overwhelming. Just do the next step. I think many of us want to fix our loved one. We may want to fix our child, but what is the next step? The next step may just be getting your loved one to a doctor's appointment, and that's a win. They showed up, right? Then the next step may be getting them to commit to like goals. It's not accomplishing the goals. It's just having them identify what matters to them. You know, so do these baby steps make recovery seem much less overwhelming if recovery is the goal? But I think just viewing caregiving and living with substance use as survival. And being kind to yourself, being kind to your loved ones who's living with this chronic medical condition and taking things one step at a time. Pathak: Thank you so much for being with us today. Eaton: My pleasure. Thanks for having me. Pathak: We've talked with Dr Ellen Eaton today about prevention. How do you even prevent that first use of opioid if it's not necessary? And we've talked about the journey of addiction to recovery. To find out more information about Dr Eaton, we'll have information about her and her clinic in our show notes. But you can check out the Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention page. And again, we'll have that link in our show notes. Thank you so much for listening. Please take a moment to follow, rate, and review this podcast on your favorite listening platform. If you'd like to send me an email about topics you're interested in or questions for future guests, please send me a note at webmdpodcast@webmd.net. This is Dr Neha Pathak for the WebMD Health Discovered podcast.
Dr. Lindsey Hughey // #TechniqueThursday // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Extremity Management division leader Lindsey Hughey explains the rationale behind myofascial decompression or "cupping" for patellar tendinopathy and provides a technique demonstration. Take a listen to the podcast episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. Check out our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION LINDSEY HUGHEYPT on ICE Daily Show, waiting for YouTube and Instagram to catch up. So we are live on both. How's it going? I am joining you again this week on the PT on ICE Daily Show. Welcome. I'm Dr. Lindsey Hughey. I currently serve as one of the division leads at extremity management. And today I want to share with you a myofascial decompression technique for patellar tendinopathy. So today is either Technique Tuesday or Leadership Thursday. So we're bringing Technique Thursday to you all live. My model today is Daniel, my son. So what I want to unpack is a little bit about how do we know someone has patellar tendinopathy and who this might be appropriate for. with patellar tendinopathy, show you the technique, literally just demo it for you live, what you do, and then we'll chat also like how do you know the treatment worked. So we'll talk a little bit about our test retest options for patellar tendinopathy. And then we'll call it a morning technique Thursday, not Tuesday. Great to be with you all again. So first things first, someone with patellar tendinopathy is going to complain of a recent spike in load. Usually it's energy storage and release activities like jumping, sprinting. The other complaint, vice versa, they might have is that a dramatic de-load where they haven't, maybe it's their off season and then they stopped loading completely. this might flare up that patellar tendon. They will complain of pain with energy storage movements, and they'll specifically complain of pain right at the patellar tendon, where that inferior border of the patella sits to the tibial tubercle. When you palpate that as the clinician, that will be tender to palpation. Often when they extend their knees, so you're doing manual muscle testing of quadriceps, that will also cause their symptoms to blip. Having them do a one-legged squat on a slant board is another load test that will often bring on symptoms. The person with moderate to high irritability, patellar tendinopathy, often has coinciding hypertonicity throughout their quadriceps. So when you palpate, it's not just that patellar tendon that is bothering them. Like their quad also is kind of guarded around that knee joint. So myofascial decompression can be a great adjunct to treatment. If you've heard any podcasts that I've done on tendinopathy, you know, that load is our love language, or if you've been at our course, you know that. So ultimately, the teller tendinopathy is going to be healed by high tensile loading that involves loading the local tendon, the local muscle, quadriceps, the chain, and then off eventually gets into energy surge and release. So know this treatment technique that I'm about to show you is just an adjunct to care that creates a modulating window of opportunity to load that person better. So consider it's moderate to high irritability human. And so that's someone that like not just is their activity or sport starting to get interrupted. It's usually our basketball or volleyball players, but also like daily life is starting to get aggravated. They're not sleeping as well. Their performance has dropped. These folks need that treatment that kind of takes that edge off. So without further ado, you kind of understand who the person with teller tendinopathy is, who would be good to execute this treatment on. I want to show it to you. So I'm going to kind of move the camera around just a tiny bit. so that you can really see the quadriceps. So we're going to do one of two things. We'll make sure we've exposed the area. I want to not only get myofascial decompression to the quadriceps and hit each part, but I also want to decompress that patella and the patellar tendon. So to first decompress the patellar tendon and the patella, I'm going to use a silicone cup. So these silicone cups are awesome. The way we'll apply these is we're going to create negative pressure. So you really want to squish this in and then apply firm pressure down with your body, being mindful that this could be an irritating area. The way I would explain it to the patient is we're using this cup to just kind of offload that bone, that patella, and then offload the patellar tendon a bit. So I'm going to create that negative suction and compression. If you have very hairy patients, you're going to want to put some lubricant like a Biotone around that. Just a little bit will go a long way, but again, more hair endowed folks might need a little bit more. So we're going to go here. I'm going to create that negative pressure, I'm going to press down, and then if I've done a good job creating that suction, there'll actually be a little dip or dimple in the silicone cup. The cups I'm using today are from Chris DiPrato and his team. They are amazing cup therapy if you follow them on social media. I love their products. This comes in their kit, this silicone cup, and then their curved cups. These are actually their newest ones are what I'm going to use to hit the vastus lateralis, to hit vastus medialis, and then I really want to get after rectus femoris. I want to make sure I hit all three parts. You can't really get that intermedius without a needle. So we're going to hit those main more superficial areas. So we're going to hit that vastus lateralis first. And then I'm going to place that curved cup and then create suction with our gun. And there's various guns. This is a manual pump that you can use. There's ones with gauges and then electronic gauges. We want about 300 to 600 millimeters of mercury if you do have that pressure gauge that actually gives you a reading. So we'll hit vastus lateralis in two different spots. So one here and then one a little higher. I'll step away so you can see. Then we're going to want to go vastus medialis. So now I'm just on that inner part of the quadriceps. And then we want to hit that rectus femoris and I can hit here and then I can even do one more a little bit higher. I want to show you just there's, these are the newest curve cups. These are awesome as well. So I wanted to show you that. We'll go a little higher and we're really trying to hit that muscle belly here, not tendon. So then this is attached to patient. And I'm not just going to leave him sit here. So I promised him I wouldn't actually make him move. So I'm just going to talk through this. But I'd actually have him do some knee extension with those on. So mod to hired ability, we want to create an analgesic response. So we'll have them do some isometrics, shooting for that 45 second hold, trying to do five reps. So we'd start with just probably doing like a quad set where he'd like push his knee down and then maybe lift a little bit or combine it with a straight leg raise. That would be like level one. As soon as we can get him up and weight-bearing, I want to do like a wall sit or a Spanish squat with these on. So he's in this decompressed, he, they, she, whoever your patient is, decompressed state, and they're still loading. So it's not a static laying there thing or treatment. So once cups are applied, right, I do some kind of active treatment. I've named a few. Lowest level would be that knee extension with a lift and or just doing a nice quad set, then getting to a wall sit or a Spanish squat in a reduced range. We usually start about 60 degrees. And then we take the cups off, right? Reassess the soft tissue. Daniel's probably like, please take these cups off, mom. What we'll do is reassess the soft tissue, but not just the soft tissue. I want to see, is there less hypertonicity? I want to see, is the tendon, after I've palpated it, become a little less tender to palpation? In addition, I want to probably test a load test, like that slant board, if we had just tested that. And you may even see a change in motor response. So if you took your dynamometer, took a quadriceps reading, and then also got an NPRS, did this treatment, Then retested using your dynamometer, you often will see not only a change in pain, but you can even see motor uptick. So an increase in that strength measurement just because pain has now dampened. So this treatment doesn't take a long time, but can be super effective for our patients with that mod to high irritability where life is starting to get interrupted by their patellar pain. SUMMARY Thank you for joining me this morning to learn one of my favorite techniques that I'll use for my folks with patellar tendinopathy. I hope you all have beautiful clinical Thursdays, whatever you do in the clinic, and will consider using this with your patient. If you want to learn more about research concerning patellar tendinopathy and how to load your folks well, join us on a weekend soon in extremity management. So we will be in not only North Dakota, but also in South Carolina, August 24th, 25th. So you have two opportunities coming up, and that'll be our last opportunity of the summer. So really jump in if you haven't yet. And if you want to learn a little bit about some myofascial decompression techniques, our colleague Chris DiPrato, we're a big fan of his courses. We also integrate that in our courses as well. So thanks again for joining me. Cheers. Happy Thursday, everyone. OUTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the PT on Ice daily show. If you enjoyed this content, head on over to iTunes and leave us a review, and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram at the Institute of Clinical Excellence. If you're interested in getting plugged into more ice content on a weekly basis while earning CEUs from home, check out our virtual ice online mentorship program at ptonice.com. 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On today's episode, Amanda dives into the energy for the second half of July and talks about the upcoming Capricorn Full Moon on July 21st! The recurrence of the Capricorn Full Moon this month emphasizes the importance of deep reflection and learning. Capricorn is about taking responsibility, determination, strength, and reclaiming personal sovereignty and agency. Listen back to Summer Solstice, Capricorn Full Moon, and Facing Your Fears and reflect on what you have achieved the past month. What fears have you faced? Where have you grown? Where has your perspective shifted? The 8 numerology of 2024 is starting to pick up momentum; remember that July's 6 energy, combined with the 8-year, intensifies emotions and service-oriented tendencies. Level up your emotional intelligence and resilience by challenging negative thought patterns and the "you should," "need to," and "have to" rhetoric whenever it comes up for you. Notice what kind of disease or disruption it creates in your body. Set intentions at 6:17am ET on July 21st (at the exact moment or shortly after) the Full Moon is in Capricorn. Let go of anything that is creating a power struggle in your life. Where can you recognize and eliminate power dynamics within yourself, your relationships, or your environment? Where can you take practical action around something you've been putting off? Exercise your empowerment and responsibility and feel the satisfaction of a job well done. The coming months will be energetically intense. Take time to slow down, breathe, gather facts, and trust your wisdom. The second half of 2024 is a pivotal time for reclaiming personal agency and sovereignty. Where do you feel seen? Who recognizes you? Where do you feel most comfortable being yourself? Focus on taking action, setting intentions, and cultivating inner peace and get ready to level up in the months ahead! Astrology Calendar: July 20 Mars enters Gemini: Brings assertive communication. Combined with Jupiter in Gemini, this period emphasizes thoughtful expression and fact-checking. Slow down, breathe, and trust your wisdom. July 21 Capricorn Full Moon: Presents an opportunity to set intentions and release power struggles.Foster mindfulness and avoid judgmental thinking. July 22 Sun transitions into Leo: Infuses energy with playfulness and creativity. Incorporate joy and whimsy into daily life. July 25 Mercury enters Virgo: Highlights the importance of practical tasks and planning July 26 Chiron retrograde in Aries: May trigger ego-related challenges. Reassess personal agency and authority. Check out Amanda's 2024 Numerology Guidebook and send us your questions for next week's episode: podcast@soulsessions.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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