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Dating apps. Social media. Attachment styles. Pheromones. Love languages. AI. Phones. Trauma. Conflict avoidance. We have more information about relationships than any generation before us, yet all of that information may actually be making relationships harder to navigate. In this return conversation, Darin sits down with psychologist, professor emeritus, and relationship expert Dr. Max Butterfield to cut through the noise surrounding modern love, dating, marriage, parenting, and human connection. Max brings a research-backed perspective to everything from whether pheromones really influence attraction to why physical touch can feel electric, why dating apps cannot fully recreate organic connection, and why we may be overcomplicating relationships that ultimately depend on a few surprisingly simple things. But the conversation goes much deeper than dating. Darin and Max explore why unresolved conflict can quietly erode a relationship, why learning to tolerate discomfort may be one of the most important skills we can develop, and why self-regulation has to come before conflict resolution. They discuss trauma, attachment styles, the danger of turning psychological labels into identities, and why understanding your past matters only if it helps you move forward. They also turn toward the next generation. After two decades in college classrooms, Max shares what he has witnessed as technology and AI rapidly reshape education, attention, independence, and problem-solving. They explore why children need safe opportunities to struggle, why parents can't eliminate every uncomfortable experience, and why changing a child's relationship with technology often requires parents to change their own behavior first. Ultimately, this is a conversation about returning to something increasingly rare: real human connection. Looking someone in the eyes. Having the uncomfortable conversation. Letting children solve problems. Knowing your neighbors. Spending time with people who think differently from you. And remembering that beneath all the algorithms, labels, disagreements, and screens, we may have far more in common than the modern world encourages us to believe. What You'll Learn Why social media has magnified misinformation and confusion around relationships What the research actually suggests about pheromones, attraction, and physical touch The three questions Max uses to simplify romantic relationships Why dating apps can never completely replace real-world connection and accountability Why unresolved conflict can quietly destroy relationships over time How self-regulation changes the way couples navigate difficult conversations Why attachment styles and love languages can become harmful when treated as fixed identities How safe discomfort helps children build confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills Why AI forced Max to radically rethink how he taught college students How rebuilding real-world community could restore trust and genuine human connection Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:04:16 – Welcome back to the podcast 00:04:18 – Introducing Dr. Max Butterfield 00:05:42 – Part two begins 00:06:42 – What has become so strange about modern dating? 00:07:10 – How Instagram became a dating app 00:07:30 – Social media's endless stream of relationship misinformation 00:08:18 – When personal experience becomes universal advice 00:09:06 – The problem with turning anecdotes into relationship rules 00:09:27 – What's actually true about pheromones? 00:10:19 – Why the size of an effect matters more than whether it exists 00:10:57 – Max's surprising research into smell and human behavior 00:11:40 – What happens when science corrects itself 00:12:17 – Attraction, smell, physical appearance, and kindness 00:12:50 – What men and women say they want versus who they actually choose 00:13:32 – Why physical touch can feel electric 00:14:25 – Is our response to touch physical or psychological? 00:15:33 – Why everyone experiences touch differently 00:16:20 – How modern life interferes with our instincts 00:17:42 – How do you figure out what you actually need? 00:18:32 – Why relationships need the equivalent of "whole foods" 00:18:51 – We are massively overthinking relationships 00:19:10 – Max's three fundamentals of a relationship 00:19:31 – What gets lost when communication moves onto a screen 00:20:20 – Why emojis can't recreate face-to-face connection 00:20:57 – Are we becoming too interconnected? 00:21:14 – How constant connection fuels overthinking 00:21:40 – What modern relationships lost when community disappeared 00:22:44 – Are dating apps helping or hurting us? 00:23:18 – Dating apps as a modern solution to a modern problem 00:23:38 – Getting back to the "sweet potatoes" of relationships 00:24:09 – Why being introduced by someone you trust feels different 00:25:00 – When algorithms replace your community's matchmaking 00:25:22 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:27:09 – Why ghosting is easier when there's no accountability 00:27:49 – What healthy relationships do differently with conflict 00:29:06 – The two foundations of a good relationship 00:29:52 – Why cooling down isn't the same as resolving the problem 00:30:13 – You have to become willing to tolerate discomfort 00:31:09 – Discomfort is a skill you can train 00:31:57 – Why Darin chooses to have the conversation he doesn't want to have 00:32:27 – Passive aggression and the hidden conflict underneath it 00:33:20 – Don't assume unresolved problems simply disappear 00:33:59 – The difference between healthy confrontation and being a jerk 00:34:18 – Self-regulation comes before conflict resolution 00:34:43 – Why your partner may not be ready just because you are 00:35:20 – Being married for decades doesn't mean you've learned relationship skills 00:36:08 – Teaching emotional awareness from childhood 00:36:29 – Trauma, triggers, and what we bring into relationships 00:38:22 – Big-T trauma versus everyday emotional wounds 00:39:11 – Why different approaches work for different people 00:39:52 – Darin opens up about his childhood and family 00:41:12 – How childhood abandonment can reappear in adult relationships 00:42:09 – When healing turns into endless rumination 00:42:50 – Stop studying the bus and start healing the broken leg 00:43:31 – What does the science actually say about attachment styles? 00:43:55 – The danger of putting yourself inside a psychological box 00:44:45 – Why labeling your partner "avoidant" can stop self-reflection 00:45:08 – How information overload creates oversimplified answers 00:46:38 – What 25 years of marriage taught Max about relationships 00:47:22 – Growing together instead of expecting perfection 00:47:42 – Why influencer relationship advice can be misleading 00:48:26 – How infinite choices are reshaping our brains 00:49:14 – Why nobody fully knows what technology is doing to the next generation 00:50:01 – Are "digital natives" actually better with technology? 00:50:54 – Max becomes a psychology professor emeritus 00:51:37 – How AI instantly changed the classroom 00:52:21 – The life skills traditional education isn't teaching 00:53:10 – Why young people are struggling with basic social interactions 00:54:09 – Are children reaching independence later than previous generations? 00:54:33 – Why protecting children from discomfort can backfire 00:54:55 – How Max deliberately lets his children struggle 00:55:52 – Safe discomfort and building confidence early 00:56:13 – Why achievement creates self-confidence 00:57:06 – Parents have to tolerate watching their children fail 00:57:51 – Teaching children to make decisions instead of making every decision for them 00:58:27 – What happens when young adults can't resolve simple conflicts 00:59:26 – Frustration isn't always something to escape 00:59:57 – When should children get phones and tablets? 01:00:49 – Teaching healthy technology use instead of pretending it doesn't exist 01:01:41 – Why every child needs a different approach to technology 01:02:23 – What to do when your child is already addicted to their phone 01:03:27 – Why removing technology without replacing it doesn't work 01:04:05 – Finding replacement behaviors your child actually enjoys 01:04:57 – Parents have to model the behavior they expect 01:05:41 – If you want to change your child, change yourself first 01:06:00 – Max's first book and what's coming next 01:06:21 – Why content creation feels like a pie-eating contest 01:06:50 – You won the internet today. Now do it again tomorrow. 01:07:31 – Why Max never wanted to become famous 01:08:20 – Combining education and entertainment 01:09:21 – Bots, online negativity, and the illusion of the internet 01:10:16 – You may be arguing online with a fifth grader 01:11:02 – Max's upcoming book on healthy relationships 01:12:26 – Creating without knowing whether people will love it 01:13:23 – Why education works better when it's entertaining 01:13:50 – The battle for human attention 01:14:30 – How Max learned to keep students engaged 01:15:39 – The sleeping student Max moved an entire classroom away from 01:16:14 – How AI forced Max to completely redesign his classes 01:17:13 – Going backward technologically to move education forward 01:17:44 – Why students performed better when the classroom went low-tech 01:18:06 – Technology as the junk food we struggle to resist 01:18:50 – Why Max still has faith in the next generation 01:19:12 – Trusting people in an age of concentrated technological power 01:19:52 – Happiness, kindness, and the importance of trust 01:21:22 – Why trust in your community matters 01:22:10 – Have we lost part of the fabric of humanity? 01:22:35 – What disappears when accountability disappears 01:22:56 – Being neighbors with someone whose politics you disagree with 01:23:41 – We have more in common than algorithms make us believe 01:24:06 – Disagreement doesn't have to divide us 01:24:29 – Rebuilding "village" communities in modern life 01:25:01 – Are people fundamentally good? 01:25:41 – Why the worst behavior gets the most attention 01:26:12 – What traveling taught Darin about humanity 01:26:44 – Meeting people different from you can change everything 01:27:25 – How travel changed Max's worldview 01:27:47 – Different cultures, common humanity 01:28:16 – Creating without knowing what tomorrow brings 01:28:31 – Closing Thank You to Our Sponsors: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Community: Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns, beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Dr. Max Butterfield: Instagram: @drmaxbutterfield Website: drmaxwellness.co Download his Long-Distance Relationship Survival Guide Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "We have more information about relationships, psychology, parenting, and human behavior than ever before, but information isn't the same thing as wisdom. We can label ourselves avoidant, analyze every text, outsource dating to an algorithm, avoid every uncomfortable conversation, and protect our children from every struggle, but eventually we still have to learn how to be human with each other. Healthy relationships require discomfort. They require self-regulation, accountability, honesty, presence, and the willingness to repair what has been damaged instead of pretending it disappeared. Our children need the freedom to struggle safely enough to discover that they are capable. And all of us need real communities where people know us beyond a profile, a political belief, or an algorithm. Technology can connect us to almost everyone, but the deeper challenge is remembering how to truly connect with the person standing right in front of us."

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah's process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God's work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today's readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Wellness has become a full-time job. Cold plunges. Red light panels. Supplements. Glucose monitors. Smart rings. Watches. New powders, protocols, influencers, and optimization trends arriving every week. With so much information coming from every direction, getting healthy can start to feel so complicated that people become overwhelmed before they even begin. In this solo episode of the SuperLife Podcast, Darin strips wellness back to the five fundamentals he believes do the most work: sleep, light, movement, real food, and human connection. After decades studying exercise physiology, nutrition, kinesiology, movement, superfoods, and longevity cultures around the world, Darin says his own approach to health has become simpler than ever. The message is simple: supplements, wearables, and biohacking tools can have value, but they aren't the foundation. They're the paint and furniture. Sleep, light, movement, food, and connection are the foundation holding the house up. Darin walks through the research behind each fundamental and, more importantly, gives you something practical you can begin doing tomorrow. From consistent sleep and morning sunlight to one-minute movement bursts, eating recognizable whole foods, and spending actual face-to-face time with people you love, this episode is a recalibration for anyone drowning in wellness advice. You don't need to optimize everything. Start by getting the basics right. What You'll Learn Why wellness has become unnecessarily complicated and anxiety-inducing The five fundamentals Darin believes matter most for long-term health Why sleep consistency may matter as much as how many hours you get How bright days and dark nights help support your body's natural rhythms Why you don't need a gym to meaningfully increase daily movement How small bursts of vigorous activity can add up throughout the day Why ultra-processed food can make it easier to consume more without realizing it How adding more whole plants can naturally crowd out less nutritious foods Why human connection belongs alongside sleep, movement, and nutrition Five simple actions you can begin tomorrow without buying another health gadget The 5 Fundamentals 1. Sleep Darin's first principle is simple: be boring with your sleep. He discusses research suggesting that sleep regularity is meaningfully associated with health outcomes and explains why maintaining a consistent wake time can help reinforce the body's circadian rhythm. SuperLife Upgrade: Pick one wake time and keep it seven days a week. Make your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet, limit late caffeine and large meals, and reduce unnecessary technology around your sleep environment. 2. Light Your biology evolved around bright days and dark nights, but modern life has largely reversed that relationship. Darin discusses research connecting daytime and nighttime light exposure with mental health outcomes and explains why getting outdoors early in the day is one of his foundational practices. SuperLife Upgrade: Get outside within the first hour after waking. Take your morning coffee or tea outside, walk the dog, or simply spend a few minutes under the morning sky before checking your messages. 3. Movement You don't need a perfect workout program to start moving more. Darin discusses research on short bursts of vigorous activity and explains why walking, carrying, climbing, squatting, stretching, and occasionally breathing hard can all be incorporated into normal life. SuperLife Upgrade: Think in terms of "exercise snacks." Take the stairs, walk after eating, stand up regularly, carry something heavy, play hard with your kids or dog, or find a few moments throughout the day to deliberately move. 4. Real Food Darin breaks down research comparing ultra-processed and minimally processed diets and explains why his nutrition philosophy keeps returning to a straightforward principle: eat food your great-grandmother would recognize. SuperLife Upgrade: Make real, minimally processed food the majority of what you eat. Add more vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices, aim for greater plant diversity, and slow down while eating. 5. Connection The final fundamental may be one of the most overlooked. Darin discusses research linking strong social relationships with longevity and argues that human beings can optimize their food, sleep, and training while still being starved for genuine connection. SuperLife Upgrade: Call someone instead of texting them. Share a phone-free meal. Walk with a friend. Join a recurring group. Volunteer. Help someone. Spend time face-to-face with people who matter to you. Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: Alkemis 00:03:26 – The five health fundamentals that do the most work 00:03:50 – Why human connection belongs on the list 00:04:01 – Cold plunges, red light, supplements, wearables, and the basics 00:04:18 – When wellness becomes a full-time job 00:04:46 – How optimization can create anxiety and confusion 00:05:10 – Darin's decades studying health, nutrition, and movement 00:05:26 – Why Darin's own approach has become simpler than ever 00:06:03 – What traveling to more than 30 countries taught Darin about health 00:06:26 – The healthiest people Darin met didn't need gadgets 00:06:43 – The five things most of your health comes down to 00:07:20 – The fatal convenience hiding inside wellness 00:07:50 – Supplements and biohacks are not the foundation 00:08:19 – Why getting the basics right changes everything 00:08:46 – #1: Sleep – be boring with consistency 00:09:06 – Are we asking the wrong question about sleep? 00:09:45 – Why your body wants rhythm 00:10:30 – Are you giving yourself weekend jet lag? 00:10:50 – Make your bedroom a cave 00:11:01 – Caffeine, late meals, phones, and nighttime technology 00:11:22 – The one sleep habit to start tomorrow 00:11:50 – #2: Light – bright days and dark nights 00:12:34 – Daytime light, nighttime light, and mental health 00:13:13 – How modern life flipped our light exposure upside down 00:13:45 – How much morning outdoor light should you get? 00:14:07 – Rebuilding bright days and dark nights 00:14:37 – Let the sky be the first screen you look at 00:15:03 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:16:58 – #3: Movement – you don't need a gym 00:17:14 – The potential power of one-minute bursts of vigorous activity 00:17:34 – The surprising origin of the 10,000-step target 00:18:03 – Four minutes of breathing hard throughout your day 00:18:28 – How modern convenience engineered movement out of life 00:18:50 – Turn movement into "exercise snacks" 00:19:08 – Why Darin walks after eating 00:19:14 – Get up, stand, stretch, and walk 00:19:35 – Carry and lift something heavy 00:19:56 – Darin's unconventional approach to moving his body 00:20:20 – #4: Real food – eat what your great-grandmother would recognize 00:20:54 – What happened when people ate more ultra-processed food 00:21:21 – Why ultra-processed food can push you beyond fullness 00:22:02 – Food built for the shelf instead of your life 00:22:22 – Simplifying your grocery shopping 00:22:37 – Don't start by banning foods 00:22:48 – Eat the rainbow and aim for 30 different plants 00:23:17 – Slow down and actually experience your food 00:23:44 – #5: Connection – the health fundamental we keep forgetting 00:24:13 – The extraordinary relationship between social connection and longevity 00:24:48 – You can optimize everything and still be starving 00:25:18 – Why texting isn't the same as being together 00:25:32 – Build recurring community into your life 00:25:43 – Movement, light, and connection in one habit 00:26:06 – The foundational habits no gadget can replace Your Five Steps for Tomorrow Sleep: Wake up at the same time. Light: Get outside before checking your messages. Movement: Find opportunities to move hard and move often. Food: Make at least half your plate whole plants. Connection: Call, meet, walk with, eat with, or help another person. Thank You to Our Sponsors Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "We've turned health into shopping. There's always another powder, gadget, supplement, wearable, protocol, or person online telling you that you're doing everything wrong. But none of those things can replace the foundation. Sleep. Light. Movement. Real food. Connection. That's the house. Everything else is paint and furniture. If your foundation is cracked, the most expensive optimization in the world isn't going to hold you up. So before you buy another gadget or chase another trend, come back to what your biology has always needed. Sleep consistently. Get outside. Move your body. Eat real food. Spend time with people you love. Health doesn't have to become another full-time job. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is return to the basics." Bibliography/Sources: 1. Sleep Windred, D. P., et al. (2024). Sleep regularity is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration: A prospective cohort study. Sleep, 47(1), zsad253 . https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/47/1/zsad253/7221302 2. Light Burns, A. C., et al. (2023). Day and night light exposure are associated with psychiatric disorders: An objective light study in >85,000 UK Biobank participants. Nature Mental Health, 1, 853–864 . https://www.nature.com/articles/s44220-023-00135-8 3. Movement Paluch, A. E., et al. (2022). Daily steps and all-cause mortality: A meta-analysis of 15 international cohorts. The Lancet Public Health, 7(3), e219-e228 . https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(21)00302-9/fulltext Stamatakis, E., et al. (2022). Association of wearable device-measured vigorous lifestyle physical activity with mortality. Nature Medicine, 28, 2521–2529 . https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-02100-x 4. Real Food Hall, K. D., et al. (2019). Ultra-processed diets cause excess calorie intake and weight gain: An inpatient randomized controlled trial of ad libitum food intake. Cell Metabolism, 30(1), 67-77.e3 . https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(19)30248-7 Lane, M. M., et al. (2024). Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: Umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses. BMJ, 384, e077310 . https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-077310 McDonald, D., et al. (2018). American Gut: An open platform for citizen science microbiome research. mSystems, 3(3), e00031-18 . https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00031-18 5. Connection Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: A meta-analytic review. PLoS Medicine, 7(7), e1000316 . https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316

a16z's Joel de la Garza sits down with DoxxNet founder Barrett Lyon to discuss what it would take to rebuild the internet around privacy, direct communication, and less dependence on centralized intermediaries.Barrett explains why he thinks traditional VPNs only solve part of the problem and how DoxxNet is building a parallel mesh network where users can communicate peer-to-peer, transfer large files, make calls, and message without routing those interactions through a central application server. He also explains why the company owns its infrastructure and runs its AI systems locally rather than relying on third-party inference providers. doxxnet_assemblyThey also get into the growing amount of tracking embedded across the internet, what happens when that data can be analyzed by increasingly capable AI, and why Barrett believes the underlying protocols of the internet are due for another wave of experimentation. Along the way, he shares lessons from decades of building internet infrastructure, from fighting early DDoS attacks to mapping the internet and building global networks.Resources:Learn more about DoxxNet: https://doxx.netFollow Barrett Lyon on X: https://x.com/BarrettLyonFollow Joel de la Garza on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/3448827723723234 Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #1195 Does it feel like your wife is constantly correcting you? Maybe it's how you load the dishwasher, handle the laundry, take care of the house, or follow through on something you said you'd do. It can start to feel like she's controlling, nagging, or treating you more like an employee than her husband. In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Erin Holt explore what may actually be happening underneath this dynamic. Erin explains how couples often enter marriage with completely different blueprints for how a household should operate. Those expectations usually come from what they saw growing up, but they're rarely discussed. Over time, unclear responsibilities, unfinished tasks, and unmet expectations can create resentment on both sides. Doug takes the conversation a step further by asking an important question: Was your wife always this controlling or critical? If the answer is no, then something changed. Doug and Erin discuss how withdrawing, avoiding difficult conversations, failing to follow through, and leaving one partner to manage the household can slowly change the relationship. When your wife feels like she has to continually remind you, manage you, or close the loop on unfinished responsibilities, trust and sexual polarity can suffer. The solution isn't controlling your wife or simply trying harder to keep her happy. It starts with self-leadership, clear agreements, honest communication, and consistently doing what you say you're going to do. Timestamp Chapters 00:00 Why does your wife constantly correct you? 01:35 The marriage blueprint you bring from childhood 03:14 Covert contracts and household expectations 04:20 How nice guy syndrome changes the relationship 06:05 When your wife becomes the household manager 06:28 Resentment, nagging, and declining attraction 07:00 Was your wife always this controlling? 08:19 Creating clear roles and responsibilities at home 08:52 Withdrawing, shutting down, and safety in marriage 09:31 Why your wife may struggle to relax around you 10:28 Stop sweating the small stuff 11:54 Free Book 12:47 How to break the cycle of criticism and resentment 13:46 Running your household with better systems 14:23 Rebuilding self-leadership and consistency 16:39 Why marriage agreements need to evolve 17:22 How humor can diffuse unnecessary conflict 19:04 Changing your behavior to change the relationship dynamic 21:09 Becoming a partner your wife can rely on 22:46 What your children learn from your marriage 24:21 Why changing how you show up matters If your marriage has lost some of the love, admiration, or respect it once had, Doug offers his book, A Man's Guide on How to Save Your Marriage Without Talking About It, as a practical action plan: https://thepowerfulman.com/freebook Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RTu8Yj_OryA The Powerful Man helps businessmen become stronger husbands, fathers, and leaders through practical coaching and relationship tools for stronger marriages, families, and lives.

"The hardest part about grief is adapting to your new reality, and adapting to your life without that person in it." - LaurenFour months after losing her husband, Porter, therapist and grief educator Lauren joins us on Widow180 to talk about widowhood as it's happening. After a sudden medical emergency on their anniversary trip, Lauren had to make the hardest decision of her life. She shares what it's like to be a grief professional living through grief herself, and how she's rebuilding her home, her routines, and her identity.Timestamps0:46 - Lauren's story: Memorial Day weekend and losing Porter5:14 - When the grief expert becomes the griever7:29 - The tiny reminders no one prepares you for11:57 - Helping her 10-year-old son through grief14:50 - What's helping: restorative yoga, journaling, breath work, and re-nesting the home19:20 - Loneliness, and the highs and lows after a good day out23:34 - Holding on to his phone and talking to him in voice recordings25:40 - How to support someone months into grief30:06 - Working as a "wounded healer" one week after the loss35:18 - Rebuilding identity as "widow Lauren"38:53 - Losing your "history keeper"41:40 - What Lauren would tell someone newly widowed44:00 - Where to find LaurenIn this episode, you'll hear:Why saying "he's in a better place" or looking for meaning can hurt more than helpWhy you should show up and do the dishes instead of asking "what can I do?"How to set firmer boundaries when everyone has an opinion about your griefConnect with LaurenWebsite: www.healingjourney.usEmail: thehealingjourney@laurenwhitemay.comFacebook: The Healing Journey LafayetteTikTok: That WooWooTherapist LadyIf you're grieving, you're not alone. Listen, share with someone who needs it, and subscribe to Widow180.The Cooking For One After Loss - Widow 180 Cooking Workbook is available now for instant download! Get the cookbook at www.widow180.kit.com/products/cooking Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

What happens when you look at your life and realize you've been functioning, achieving, caring for everyone else… but somehow don't feel fully connected to yourself?In Part 1 of this personal Wise Divine Women Podcast series, Dana Irvine opens an honest conversation about menopause, emotional flatness, empathy, grief, and the biological factors that may influence how women feel during midlife.Dana shares the question that started her own exploration: Why do I sometimes feel like I've lost my empathy?Although she continues to care deeply for others, Dana describes feeling depleted, disconnected, and sometimes as though she has been watching life through a window rather than fully experiencing it. Looking back over nearly a decade, she began questioning whether menopause, grief, stress, hormones, gut health, and her own genetics were all contributing pieces.Rather than accepting these changes as simply “getting older,” Dana began reviewing years of information from her blood work, hormone testing, thermography, gut testing, and earlier DNA results.What emerged was a new perspective: emotional wellbeing may not be about mindset alone. Our biology, life experiences, hormonal shifts, stress, and individual genetic tendencies can all become part of a much larger picture.This episode begins Dana's journey of putting those pieces together and learning how to rebuild from a place of greater understanding, precision, and self-awareness.In This Episode:Dana's personal experience with menopause and emotional disconnectWhat “lack of empathy” can feel like in everyday lifeFeeling present while still feeling emotionally flatWhy menopause experiences can look completely different from woman to womanThe impact of grief and emotional depletionReviewing blood work, hormone testing, gut health, thermography, and DNAWhy your health story is rarely explained by one single factorMoving beyond random wellness strategies toward greater precisionKey TakeawayFeeling emotionally disconnected does not necessarily mean you have stopped caring. For Dana, asking difficult questions opened the door to exploring how grief, menopause, biology, stress, and depletion may have intersected during this season of life.Connect with Dana IrvineWebsite: danairvine.comLearn more Start here : https://wisedivinehealthclaritycall.youcanbook.me/Coming Next: Part 2 explores what Dana calls her “perfect storm”—what happens when grief and menopause collide and the nervous system, hormones, and emotional resilience are all affected at the same time.menopause, perimenopause, emotional health, emotional disconnect, lack of empathy, menopause symptoms, menopause brain changes, women's health, midlife women, hormonal changes, hormonal balance, menopause emotions, emotional flatness, brain fog, grief and menopause, chronic stress, women over 40, women over 50, hormone testing, blood work, DNA testing, genetic testing, functional health, functional medicine, gut health, gut-brain connection, thermography, root cause health, self-discovery, nervous system health, emotional wellbeing, menopause journey, rebuilding health, personalized health, women's hormones, Wise Divine Women, Dana IrvineThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical or mental health care.

Join Jeff Cripe, Founder and CEO of Procode AI and Ara Labs Inc., for an illuminating conversation on fixing healthcare's most persistent structural friction: Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). While clinical innovations move at breakneck speed, private medical practices—especially specialized surgical clinics—remain crippled by complex medical coding, delayed reimbursements, and administrative overhead. Having previously raised $70M+ for Ara Labs (formerly Cargo) from investors like Founders Fund and Coatue, Jeff brings his consumer-tech execution and scaling expertise to healthcare. In this episode, he details how Procode AI combines an AI coding copilot with strategic RCM acquisitions (including plastic surgery and dermatology leader The Auctus Group) to give independent surgeons control over their financial health.

We've arrived at the beginning of the end — in the best possible way. This episode kicks off the final five-episode arc of From Betrayal to Breakthrough, and Dr. Debi is taking us back to where it all started.    In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Debi shares the real story behind why she started this podcast almost 500 episodes ago — and it's not the reason most people assume. She opens up about meeting incredible people through networking and business relationships and wanting a way to give back, which sparked the original idea for the show. But the deeper reason came later: her own betrayal, first within her family and then in her marriage, and her belief that once you've found your way through something painful, you owe it to the world to share what you've learned.    Dr. Debi walks through how that belief led her, at 50 years old with four kids, six dogs, and a full-time business, to enroll in a PhD program in transpersonal psychology with one goal: to understand betrayal well enough to heal from it. She describes the qualitative research she conducted — studying the before, during, and after of betrayal on a physical, mental, and emotional level — and the three discoveries that came out of it:     Betrayal is a distinct type of trauma that requires its own path to healing — it isn't the same as other trauma.  There is a common cluster of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms tied to betrayal, now known as Post Betrayal Syndrome® (PBS®).  While people can stay stuck for years, decades, or a lifetime, full healing moves through five proven, predictable stages — The Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery™.    From there, Dr. Debi traces how that research became a certification program, and how the certification program became The PBT Institute — now recognized as the world's leading organization devoted to betrayal recovery research, education, and transformation, with Dr. Debi established as the world's leading expert on how unhealed betrayal and shattered trust impacts human performance.    She also shares the pivotal, vulnerable moment in a mastermind group when her coach called her out for "hiding behind her study" — and how that pushed her to start sharing her own story publicly instead of just the research. That included the honest truth about her marriage: it fell apart, and later, she and her husband chose to rebuild it intentionally, remarrying each other with new rings, new vows, a new dress, and their four kids standing up as their bridal party.    Dr. Debi reflects on what she calls "trauma well served" — the idea that while we can't undo what happened to us, we get to decide what we do with it, and that the people a few steps ahead on the healing path are often exactly who someone else needs to see it's possible. She closes with a preview of what's ahead in these final episodes: a best-of episode featuring highlights from nearly 500 shows, an episode with certified PBT coaches, a listener appreciation episode, and finally, Episode 500.  In this episode:  The surprising, honest reason Dr. Debi started the podcast  How her own betrayal — first family, then her marriage — became the catalyst for her life's work  Enrolling in a PhD program at 50 to research her way through healing  The three discoveries that became Post Betrayal Syndrome® (PBS®) and The Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery™  How the research became a certification program, and the certification program became The PBT Institute  The mastermind moment that pushed her to stop hiding behind the research and start sharing her own story  Rebuilding her marriage — new rings, new vows, new dress, their four kids as the bridal party  Discovering she's an empath and how that reshaped her life and her coaching  What "trauma well served" means and how to apply it to your own experience  A first look at what's coming in the final four episodes before Episode 500   Resources: ThePBTInstitute.com  

A retailer can get everything right in a new country and still be shut down over how it records a sale. The culprit is fiscalization, the rules for how every transaction gets reported to tax authorities. More than 100 countries have these rules, and no two are the same. Most were written for the cash register and have been patched country by country as retail went digital. A system that works in five markets can fail in the sixth. On this episode of Global Lens, Senior Retail Analyst Lavina Suthenthiran sits down with Marko Bogdanović, Marketing Lead at Fiscal Solutions, to explain why compliance breaks international rollouts and what retailers need in place before they cross a border. INSIDE THE EPISODE: A PROVEN POS STILL STARTS FROM ZERO IN A NEW COUNTRY Opening a sixth market isn't a copy-and-paste job. Each country requires its own devices, its own way of signing transactions, and its own tax authority to report to. The rules follow where the sale happens, so it doesn't matter where the brand is based. And because the laws rarely explain the technical details, even cities within the same country can read them differently. FINES ARE THE SMALLER RISK One bad transaction is a fixable problem. A pattern of them can close stores, shut down a country's operations, and hurt the brand everywhere else. Bogdanović's fix is simple. Put one person in charge of compliance so the knowledge lives in one place instead of being scattered across country teams. FISCALIZATION BELONGS IN ITS OWN LAYER Governments want more visibility, more real-time reporting, and tighter links between receipts and invoices. Rebuilding compliance for every checkout channel in every country gets expensive fast. Bogdanović makes the case for middleware, software that sits between the register and the tax authority, so retailers can enter new markets without rebuilding their systems each time. The laws don't explain how to implement them, so the fastest answers come from people who've already done it. That's the idea behind Community Day, a free, one-day event in Belgrade, Serbia, on October 15, for about 100 retailers, POS providers, and consultants. Sessions cover the Czech Republic's fiscal law returning in 2027, the challenges of Germany and France, e-invoicing with Avalara, and global POS rollouts with Metro Cash & Carry and Diebold Nixdorf. Listen above for Bogdanović's case that the receipt deserves as much planning as the storefront.

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The Art of Relationships Show with Greg Dudzinski, MS, LPCWant to stop relationship and marriage arguments, increase passion and intimacy, and improve your dating life?Welcome to The Art of Relationships Show, where Licensed Professional Counselor Greg Dudzinski, MS, LPC provides practical, down-to-earth guidance for love, dating, marriage, relationships, intimacy, and sex.

What can a private landowner actually do to improve wildlife habitat? Mississippi landowner and lifelong hunter Randy Taylor joins the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast to talk about the changes he's making on his family's property after decades of managing deer and hunting the land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alfonso Cahero survived a fall from 5,000 meters. But the story doesn't end with survival.In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Alfonso Cahero, author of The Source Architect: Meditations on Form, Death, and the Geometry of Being, to explore how a near-death experience reshaped his understanding of fear, identity, business, legacy, and stillness.Alfonso shares the story behind his paragliding accident, the nine hours he spent waiting to be rescued, and the three encounters with death that changed the way he sees life. He also explains why fear is often tied to identity, why successful people can still feel deeply anxious, and how stillness can help leaders reconnect with what matters.The conversation also explores Alfonso's work with sovereign institutions, royal families, global leaders, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, along with the deeper meaning behind The Source Architect and why the book was written in such an unconventional form.If you're interested in leadership, personal transformation, near-death experiences, spirituality, fear, legacy, or the deeper questions behind success, this conversation will stay with you.Chapters00:00 Intro00:47 Alfonso Cahero joins the show00:49 The 5,000-meter fall01:31 Why Alfonso was paragliding02:51 What flying at that altitude feels like04:40 When the wing collapsed05:36 The free fall begins06:35 What protocols exist when falling from the sky08:22 Waiting nine hours to be found08:40 How death changed Alfonso's view of business failure09:16 Fear, routine, and comfort zones10:30 Fear as a measure of belief in yourself12:02 Why wealthy people still feel anxiety13:39 Learning to understand anxiety at the source14:49 What “The Source Architect” means15:40 Why the book is meant to find its reader16:32 Writing the book as a download18:00 Why the book creates a different state of awareness19:09 Why Alfonso's message is unusual in Latino culture20:06 How travel shaped Alfonso's identity21:25 What Alfonso learned from knowing people across 100 countries23:33 Why changing your environment can change your life24:39 Joe reflects on home, identity, and Charleston26:00 The danger of attachment26:47 Alfonso's memory after the crash27:43 Rebuilding life without attachment28:45 Why the book avoids conventional editing30:27 How the book creates resonance32:29 Ego, distortion, and self-blockage33:18 Stillness versus meditation34:39 Why stillness is so difficult35:37 Connecting with your true self36:33 Technology, social media, and doomscrolling37:00 Alfonso's strange historical AI videos37:38 Why Alfonso says he doesn't care about social media38:50 Using AI, history, and finance creatively40:17 Alfonso's next project with global leaders41:40 Where to find the book41:56 Closing

Short description: A tenth grade algebra classroom, a stack of blank stares, and the free tool one teacher built when he couldn't wait for a fix to arrive.Full description:Chris Roberts spent thirty years in IT before a year teaching remedial algebra changed the direction of his work. When he kept meeting students who had never automated their multiplication facts, he built What Times What, a free browser based math fact fluency game, drawing on his own background in music education and software development. In this conversation, Chris and Pam talk about automaticity, cognitive load, multimodal learning, and what it looks like to build a tool for students instead of waiting for one to arrive.Key takeaways:Automaticity with math facts isn't a nice to have, it's what frees up the mental space for higher order algebraic thinkingA gap in fact fluency is a design problem, not a reflection of student abilityMultimodal learning, hearing, seeing, and doing, builds understanding that sticks longer than any single mode aloneFree, accessible tools can close a gap that a curriculum adoption cycle can't move fast enough to fixNotable quotes:"If I don't need to stop down and do a factor tree for every number, I can get to the higher order thinking.""They just didn't know their multiplication facts, their times tables, the same way I knew them growing up."Guest bio:Chris Roberts is the Founder of the Classical Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building free, competitive math fluency tools for K-12 students. He holds a master's degree in mathematics education, spent years directing award-winning Texas bands, authored How to Make First Chair, and brings more than 30 years of software development experience to the classroom problem he couldn't stop thinking about.Connect with Chris Roberts:insta: https://www.instagram.com/whattimeswhatlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clr550/website: https://whattimeswhat.comwebsite: https://classicmathgames.comwebsite: https://classical-education.orgfacebook: https://facebook.com/whattimeswhattiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whattimeswhatyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicaleducationfoundationbook: https://howtomakefirstchair.comComing soon to Amazon: Math Education in the Age of AI, What Music Education Solves That Math Education Forgot. Join the waitlist at classical-education.org.Connect with Dr. Pam Brett:insta: https://www.instagram.com/blueglassesmath/bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pambrett.bsky.sociallinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-brett-23b56675/website: https://www.blueglassesmath.org/Subscribe to Pam's newsletter! https://shorturl.at/OTTwo

In this episode, JT explores the concept of rebuilding a life after significant setbacks like divorce or job loss, emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation rooted in faith and self-worth. JT shares personal insights and practical steps for navigating the process with trust in God and practical wisdom.

Dr. Tabatha Russell is the powerhouse CEO and founder of Inside Inspired Women Global, where she helps women create multiple streams of income and live their best lives without apology. With three doctoral degrees and multiple bestselling books, including I Divorced My Money and Married My Mindset, she is a renowned expert in teaching women how to build, protect, and steward generational wealth. In this episode, we chat about:Shrinking down and apologizing for the space you take up because others haven't achieved the same goals. Navigating the loneliness of the entrepreneurial journey and the fear of outgrowing your current relationships. Overcoming the limiting belief that you are "too loud," "too shy," or "too different" to be an effective leader. Rebuilding your life and business after a devastating financial loss or a partnership gone wrong. Shifting from a mindset of lack to the mindset of "stewardship" required to manage and keep lasting wealth. This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to embrace your unique gifts, master your mindset, and create a 100-year plan that outlives you. Tune in to discover why collaboration is the new currency and how to confidently take up the space you've earned! Connect with Dr. Tabatha Russell: Visit her website at https://drtabatharussell.com/ to download her free Wealth Architect Blueprint. You can also connect with her on Instagram at @IamDrTabatha and on LinkedIn under Dr. Tabatha Russell. ---Connect with Kate: mskatehouse.com | the live by design blueprint | @mskatehouse | mastermind | courses | speaking | FREE overcoming overwhelm masterclass

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik talks with Tash Lankester, health coach and host of Mindset Meets Muscle and The TLC Podcast, about why the loud, thirty-day-transformation version of fitness so rarely lasts, and what a quieter, more honest version actually looks like. Tash speaks from her own experience of running herself into the ground with restrictive, punishing approaches, and explains that if the method you use to change your body is not something you can sustain forever, the result will not last forever either. The conversation moves into the inner layer most people skip past: the self-punishment and low self-belief that quietly drive the cycle of starting over, and why knowledge is rarely the real obstacle to transformation. Tash shares her approach of stacking small pieces of evidence to rebuild self-trust, why falling off track for months or even years is a normal part of any real journey, and how to return without shame after life inevitably knocks someone off course. About the Guest: Tash Lankester is a health and mindset coach specializing in sustainable body transformation for women, and the host of two podcasts, Mindset Meets Muscle and The TLC Podcast. Her coaching work centers on the relationship between mindset and physical results, helping clients move away from punishment-based approaches toward sustainable, self-respecting habits that actually hold over time. Key Takeaways: If the method used to change your body is not something you can sustain forever, the results will not last forever either. Sustainability, not intensity, is the real key to lasting transformation. For most people who keep starting over, the obstacle is not a lack of knowledge about diet and exercise. It is the execution and the inner layer of self-belief driving that action. Approaching transformation from a place of self-punishment rather than self-respect makes a single setback feel like total failure, which often triggers a spiral of self-sabotage. Rebuilding self-belief happens by stacking small pieces of evidence over time, a daily walk, a home-cooked meal, one small win at a time, rather than expecting an instant mindset shift. Falling off track for weeks, months, or even years is a normal part of any real transformation journey. What matters most is coming back, not how long you were away. A sustainable health and fitness journey fits around your actual life and its setbacks, injuries, grief, stress, rather than demanding your whole life be sacrificed to it. Connect With Tash Lankester: Website: https://www.tashlankester.com/  Instagram: @tashalankestercoach Podcasts: Mindset Meets Muscle and The TLC Podcast Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Cold open: the loud version of fitness versus the quiet, honest version 01:02 - Welcome to Healthy Mind, Healthy Life and introducing Tash Lankester 03:09 - Why the discipline-and-sacrifice story of transformation keeps failing people 05:58 - The shift from seeing your body as a problem to fix 09:28 - The inner layer underneath repeated attempts to start over 13:53 - Where to begin softening a long-running inner critical voice 16:09 - The inner work of returning after a setback, injury, or hard season 22:22 - Tash's one piece of advice for anyone starting a transformation 23:16 - How to connect with Tash Lankester and her podcasts   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

What if the quieter season you've been waiting for isn't coming anytime soon? I've had to ask myself that question lately, because I realized how many business decisions I was putting off until life felt more predictable. My two kids started preschool this August. I expected a little more breathing room, and in some ways I got it. I also got a different set of things to manage. It has pushed me to look more closely at what my business needs from me, what I can take off my plate, and how to make room for the work I actually want to build. In this episode, I'm sharing six things I'm doing to keep the business running and move it forward while life is still very full. The point isn't to copy my schedule. It's to consider what you would change if you planned around the capacity you have now. In this episode Why I stopped planning for a more predictable season of life The space I needed to create before I could decide what I wanted next How I'm protecting my physical energy and quiet time What made my "ideal" content plan too much for this season Why changing the audience for an established offer means rebuilding its messaging How I'm choosing one offer to focus on while I consider a future group program Why I hired a mentor again after a difficult previous coaching experience Timeline highlights [00:00] The question I've been avoiding: what if life doesn't settle down soon? [03:18] Preschool brought a new schedule and a different kind of mental load. [06:20] The unexpected tooth appointment that took half a workday [09:26] Why I'm done postponing business decisions until life feels easier [17:24] Creating space to think about what I want, beyond managing what already exists [23:18] Prioritizing physical care and the energy I need for work and family [28:33] Waking up earlier to have time before anyone needs me [31:32] Choosing necessary work over the ideal version of everything [40:00] Rebuilding messaging for a more advanced audience [44:44] Focusing on one offer while evaluating a return to group delivery [49:27] Getting support from a mentor and examining my own blind spots [56:21] Planning around current capacity, with room for life to interrupt Top quotes from the episode "I knew that if I wanted to do the things I wanted to do, I needed more space to even ask myself what I wanted for my life and my business." "The real point is that I'm giving myself some space before other people need anything from me." "I can't be committed to everything right now, so I just had to make a decision about what I am going to be committed to." "If you change who you want to work with, you have to revisit how you explain the value of your offer, even if you have years of experience doing that work." "No matter how experienced you are, it is almost impossible to have an objective perspective on your own business. You're too close to the work." "I don't want to keep waiting for things to get easier to get back into growth mode. So I am doing it now, even with all the chaos around me." "What would you do differently in your business if you planned around the capacity you have right now instead of the capacity you hope to have in the future?" Links and resources Free training: How to Build a Signature Offer That Sells, Scales, and Gives You More Freedom What's Your CEO Type? Quiz If this brought a particular business decision to mind, take some time with that question before filling the space with another task. And share this episode with a friend who might need some encouragement in a busy season.

IntroductionWhat happens to your sense of self when the earthly roles you play, mother, professional, spouse, suddenly shift, fail, or disappear entirely? In this lesson, we will explore the liberating shift from asking "Who am I?" based on temporary labels, to discovering "Whose I am" in Christ.Here is what you will discover in this episode:Realize the danger of "pigeonholing" your self-worth into temporary earthly roles.Learn how life disruptions can reveal hidden "identity holes" and how to heal them.Understand your standing as an adopted child of God through key biblical scriptures.Shift your mindset from a lonely "it's just me" attitude to a confident "I belong to the Father" reality.My Story: A Wake-Up Call in a London ChurchRecently, I found myself wrestling with a deep, unsettling question: Who am I?It all started during a church service in London back in 2023. A new member was introduced who shared my last name and came from my home country. I felt a sudden rush of excitement thinking we might be related. But just as quickly, a painful thought hit me like a physical blow: How could you be related? You don't even know who your father is.Even though I was 63 years old and didn't "need" a father in my daily life, that moment revealed a massive, unhealed identity hole. It made me realize how easily our sense of self can shatter. We often build our entire identities on what we do or who we are related to. As the Scripture tells us:"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." — Proverbs 23:7When our earthly connections or roles crack, our entire foundation can fall apart. Let's explore how we can build an identity that can never be shaken.Why Earthly Labels Place a Limit on Your PotentialWhen someone asks who you are, what is your go-to answer? Do you say, "I'm a mom," "I'm a writer," or "I'm a secretary"? While these roles are wonderful, tying your identity solely to them is incredibly limiting.If your identity is tied to your marriage, what happens if that marriage ends in divorce? If your identity is tied to your career, what happens if you lose your job? When I was laid off from my Wall Street job in the middle of a massive financial crisis in New York City, everyone expected me to panic. But I didn't. Why? Because my identity was never tied to my job title.When we define ourselves strictly by our circumstances, we easily fall into a lonely, defensive mindset of "me, myself, and I." We start asking ourselves fearful questions like: If I don't earn this money, who will? Who will help me make these hard decisions? Who takes care of me when I'm exhausted?By framing our life as "it's just me against the world," we limit our options and block ourselves from receiving divine help.Finding My Identity in ChristThe real game-changer in my life was shifting my devotion from my temporary labels to Christ. That is where we answer the deeper question: Whose am I?Here are the powerful truths that define who you are in His eyes:"But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God." — John 1:12"See how very much our father loves us for he calls us his children and that is what we are." — 1 John 3:1"For all who are led by the spirit of God are children of God. So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you receive God's spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him Abba father." — Romans 8:14-15When my husband left me to raise our two- and four-year-old sons on my own, I had to learn how to rely on God as a literal partner. I co-parented with Him. He gave me wisdom for hard decisions, provided rent when money was tight, and filled my home with peace. Because I understood whose I was, I knew I was never truly alone.Think of it this way: If your own child is thirsty, they don't knock hesitantly on your door; they burst right in because they belong to you. You are their parent, and you naturally care for them first. God does the same for us as His children. As He promises us:"Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." — Matthew 6:33Summary[00:00 - 01:15] Introduction: Challenging you to look past your daily roles and ask: Whose are you?[01:16 - 03:30] The London Incident: How a simple introduction in a church pew exposed a 63-year-old "identity hole" left by an absent father.[03:31 - 05:45] The Trap of Earthly Labels: Why calling yourself "just a mom" or "just an employee" keeps you stuck in a lonely, fearful "it's just me" mindset.[05:46 - 08:30] Surviving Life's Crises: Why my Wall Street layoff didn't break me, and how you can protect your peace when roles shift.[08:31 - 11:30] Finding Identity in Christ: Grounding ourselves in Scripture to realize we are adopted, cherished children of God.[11:31 - 14:00] Bold Access to the Father: The child-and-parent analogy, and why God's children get to step to the front of the line for His love and provision.[14:01 - End] Journal Reflections & Next Steps: Practical journal prompts to help you apply these lessons in your daily life.Your Self-Reflection Journal Challenge Grab a notebook and write down these three prompts to discover your true identity:I have been identifying myself as ______.Because I belong to Christ, I can begin to see myself as ______.One need I can bring to God and one step I can take is ______.Call to Action & ResourcesIf you're a single mom struggling with loneliness, fear, or grief, grab a copy of my 21-day Christian devotional, "Courage to Believe." It is designed to help you bring your hopes and fears to God so you can take your next steps with courage. It's available on Amazon in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese, and is free to read on Kindle Unlimited! Learn more here: https://link.amazon/B0bdk17QjI love hearing from my listeners all over the world! Drop me a line at https://www.jrosemarie.com/contact and let me know how you are answering these identity questions today.You are loved, you are seen, and you are never alone.Follow me on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solomomstalkhttps://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/shattered-foundations-rebuilding-your-true-identity-as-a-daughter-of-godThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Career reinvention for developers is usually discussed in terms of learning a new language, moving into leadership, adapting to AI, or finding a new job. Our conversation with Gaylen A. Wilson takes that idea much further. His story shows what happens when careers, businesses, health, and even our assumptions about the future stop following the plan. Season 29 of Building Better Developers is about building a career beyond the code. Usually, that leads us into conversations about leadership, communication, business value, quality, or the skills developers need as they move beyond completing technical tasks. This episode is different. We did not spend much of the first half talking about software development or QA. Instead, Gaylen told us his story, and the longer he talked, the clearer the connection to developers became. Gaylen's career repeatedly forced him to confront something most developers eventually discover for themselves: you can master the tools, solve complicated problems, and work incredibly hard, but none of that guarantees life will follow the architecture you designed. His story is ultimately about rebuilding when the plan fails, which makes it an unexpected but valuable example of career reinvention for developers. About Gaylen A. Wilson Gaylen A. Wilson is an author, relationship coach, technology veteran, entrepreneur, farmer, former stockbroker, and heart-transplant recipient whose career has required him to reinvent himself repeatedly. Together with his wife, Heather, Gaylen developed the Monument Method, an approach they use to help couples interrupt destructive conflict patterns and strengthen their connection. Learn more about Gaylen A. Wilson through his website http://www.monumentmethodinstitute.com/. Your Career Is Not a Straight Line Gaylen started his professional life far away from software. He became a farmer in his twenties and built a life around agriculture. Then drought and crop failures destroyed the business, eventually forcing him into farm bankruptcy. He had to reinvent himself. His next chapter took him into finance as a stockbroker. He succeeded there until a company whose investment he had recommended collapsed after, according to Gaylen, misrepresenting its financial condition. He described that experience as another devastating setback. Without healthy ways to process what had happened, his personal life also began to unravel. Eventually, Gaylen rebuilt again. In 2001, he found work as a traveling PeopleSoft computer consultant. He was earning more than he ever had before and thought he had finally reached a stable point in his career. Then September 11 changed the economy and consulting industry around him. By December, he had lost that job. After months of searching and hundreds of mailed résumés, he eventually took a job as a Walmart cashier because he needed to work. For developers, there is an important lesson in that progression. We often build our identity around what we do. We become the Java developer, QA engineer, architect, DevOps specialist, technical lead, or whatever role currently defines our career. Then the technology changes, the company restructures, a project ends, AI changes part of the workflow, or the market simply decides that yesterday's valuable skill is commonplace today. The ability to rebuild can matter more than the title you are trying to protect. Career Reinvention for Developers Starts with Transferable Skills One interesting part of Gaylen's story is how often skills from one chapter became useful in the next. Farming did not look anything like stockbroking, and stockbroking did not look much like technology consulting. Yet farming had already taught him far more about running a business than people might assume. When the consulting market disappeared, Gaylen eventually returned to his hometown and put a small advertisement in the newspaper offering computer repair. He had never worked professionally as a computer repair technician. He had simply been interested in computers for years. Within six months, that small side business was outperforming his Walmart job. Then the market changed again. As Windows became more reliable and malware-related repair work declined, the computer repair business that had supported Gaylen and his wife, Heather, began drying up. Instead of assuming the old business would somehow return, he adapted. He found platforms connecting technicians with companies needing field work and began traveling throughout rural America installing and servicing technology. Eventually, that work took Gaylen and Heather through all 48 contiguous states. That is where this story starts to sound much more familiar to a developer. Technologies disappear. Frameworks fall out of favor. Companies reorganize. Entire categories of work become automated. A skill that was valuable five years ago can become commonplace today. Career reinvention for developers becomes easier when we stop defining ourselves by a particular technology and start recognizing the skills that survive those changes. Those transferable skills include: Problem-solving and troubleshooting Learning unfamiliar systems quickly Breaking complicated problems into manageable pieces Communicating with customers and stakeholders Testing assumptions instead of blindly following them Adapting when the original solution no longer works Understanding the business problem behind the technology Those are skills that remain valuable even when the code changes. Developers Are Professional Problem Solvers There is another reason Gaylen's story belongs in a developer-focused season. Developers tend to be fixers. Give us a broken system, and we immediately start looking for the defect. We gather information, isolate variables, test assumptions, and keep working until we understand the problem. That mindset is incredibly valuable. It can also become dangerous when we start treating every problem as something we can overcome simply by working harder. Michael touched on this at the beginning of the episode while discussing the difficulty of slowing down after a period of long releases and extreme work hours. Even after the immediate pressure disappeared, there was still that feeling that he should be doing something. Rob connected that experience to the larger conversation about how quickly technology is moving and how easily careers can consume the rest of our lives. Many developers know that feeling. There is always another ticket, certification, framework, side project, production issue, release, or AI tool to learn. We tell ourselves things will calm down after the current deadline. Then another deadline appears. Gaylen eventually encountered a problem he could not outwork. When Working Harder Stops Being the Solution In 2014, after years of traveling for technical work, Gaylen became seriously ill. He initially believed he had pneumonia and continued working. During another extended trip, his condition worsened until a clinic in Corpus Christi sent him for a chest X-ray. He was told he had congestive heart failure and needed to return to Colorado. His first reaction is revealing. The jobs were paying well. They already had weeks of work scheduled. Gaylen initially thought they should finish the trip before dealing with his heart. It took two more jobs before the seriousness of the situation finally broke through his drive to keep working. That moment is an extreme example of a pattern many developers experience in smaller ways. We know we need sleep, but the release needs to go out. We know we need a weekend away from the computer, but production has a problem. We know we have not spent enough time with the people around us, but there is one more thing we need to finish. The problem-solving mindset becomes a trap when the answer to every problem is simply more effort. There are times when the correct solution is to stop. What Are You Actually Building? Gaylen eventually received a heart transplant in 2018. He described being near the point where he and Heather were preparing for the possibility that he would die when they received the call that a donor heart was available. By the next morning, Gaylen had received a new heart. He viewed the transplant as an opportunity to have more years with the person who had stayed beside him throughout his illness. That experience changed what success meant to him. It also gives developers a useful question to ask about our own careers: What are we actually building? We spend our days building systems for other people. We think about architecture, scalability, reliability, technical debt, requirements, and defects. Yet we do not always apply the same intentional thinking to the systems surrounding our careers. A successful career should support a life rather than consume it. That does not mean ambition is wrong. It does not mean developers should stop working hard or stop pursuing difficult goals. It means the career itself should serve something larger. Otherwise, we can become incredibly efficient at building a future we eventually discover we did not want. Quality Applies Beyond Software At EnvisionQA, we spend a lot of time thinking about quality and finding problems before customers encounter them. One lesson from this conversation is that the same mindset can extend beyond software. In software, we do not wait for catastrophic failure if we can avoid it. We monitor systems. We test assumptions. We look for warning signs. We examine recurring defects because they often point toward deeper problems. Our careers deserve similar attention. If every release requires heroics, something may be wrong with the process. If every week requires sixty or eighty hours, the workload may not be sustainable. If you cannot stop thinking about work when you leave the computer, that is information worth examining. If professional success consistently comes at the expense of health or important relationships, simply becoming more productive may not solve the underlying problem. Sometimes the system itself needs redesigning. Career Reinvention for Developers Is About More Than Technology Gaylen's journey moved from farming to finance, technology consulting, computer repair, nationwide field service, serious illness, a heart transplant, and eventually relationship coaching. That is hardly a traditional developer career path, but that is precisely why this conversation fits our season. Careers rarely follow the architecture diagram we created when we started them. Technologies change. Businesses disappear. Markets collapse. Health changes. Priorities change. Sometimes we make mistakes, and sometimes circumstances outside our control rewrite the requirements completely. The developers who build lasting careers are not necessarily the ones who perfectly predict what comes next. They are the ones who learn, adapt, rebuild, and carry lessons from one chapter into the next. That is ultimately what career reinvention for developers is about. Most importantly, the career is not the final product. The life you are building around it is. In Part Two of our conversation with Gaylen A. Wilson, we bring his experiences more directly back to developers, burnout, fight-or-flight thinking, relationships, and the challenge of leaving work at work. We also explore what happens when the same problem-solving mindset that makes us effective developers follows us home. 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Max Hillebrand is a cypherpunk, crypto anarchist, and author of the new book “The Praxeology of Privacy”, a 587-page work bringing Austrian economics and cypherpunk engineering together. He is a contributor to White Noise, a decentralized encrypted messaging app built on Nostr and the Marmot protocol. In this episode, we dig into his new book, the gap between Austrian economics and the cypherpunk movement, state intervention, CBDC, we explore various freedom tech tools, and Max explains his optimism about a peaceful, tech-driven path to freedom. → Please like, comment, share & subscribe, to help me beat the suppressing algo's. Thank you!SPONSORS→ Join me on Oct. 1-2 on Expat Money Summit, focusing on Latin America, and hosted by Mikkel Thorup. Register for free, or use code EFRAT for 30% off VIP tickets: http://ExpatMoneySummit.com → Access liquidity without selling your Bitcoin with Ledn, get 0.25% off your first loan: https://ledn.io/Efrat    → Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn→ Have you tried mining bitcoin? Stack sats directly to your wallet while saving on taxes with Abundant Mines: https://AbundantMines.com/Efrat - Claim your free month of hosting via this linkLINKSMax on Nostr: https://tinyurl.com/5x7xbu3h Max website: https://towardsliberty.com/ Max's book The Praxeology of Privacy: https://towardsliberty.com/popWhite Noise (Download): https://www.whitenoise.chat/  The Internet Privacy Foundation (Donate): https://ipf.dev/  Master in Bitcoin Degree: https://hesperides.edu.es/estudios/master-in-bitcoin-global-edition/ Max's first episode on You're The Voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyuptJD8YQgEfrat's X: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigsonWatch on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: https://tinyurl.com/zapefrat CHAPTERS 00:00 - Coming Up...01:36 - Introducing Max, White Noise & The Praxeology of Privacy04:09 - A Cypherpunk vs a Bitcoiner07:18 - Defining Privacy vs Secrecy & Anonymity09:43 - The Gap Between Austrian Economics & Cypherpunks17:14 - Ad-Break: Expat Money & Ledn21:13 - Why Observation Enables State Predation24:40 - Why Write & Open "The Praxeology of Privacy"30:50 - Living the Cypherpunk Life: Costs & Rewards32:42 - Ad-Break: Trezor & Abundant Mines37:16 - Does Bitcoin's Security Depend on People Willing to Resist?40:48 - Freedom Lived Is Freedom Well Understood43:46 - CBDCs & Rothbard's Triangular Intervention52:19 - Cypherpunk Tools 101: Encryption, Signatures, Hashing & VPNs57:23 - Zero-Knowledge Proofs and the Age-Verification Trap01:02:03 - Anonymous Database Lookups & TEE (Trusted Execution Environment)01:04:29 - Rebuilding the Internet: Mesh Networks, FIPS & Tollgate01:05:49 - Cypherpunks Can Just Build Things01:12:37 - The Internet Privacy Foundation: Funding Freedom Tech01:14:02 - White Noise (Decentralized Messaging)01:14:52 - Max Resources & Book TranslationsAFFILIATES→ Want to preserve your privacy online? Get a GrapheneOS privacy phone or laptop, up to $150 off “Above Phone” products + extra $50 off with code EFRAT: https://abovephone.com/efrat/ → Get 15% off “Born To Be Free” all-natural, tallow-based skincare products on a bitcoin standard, using code EFRAT: https://oshi.link/1nvZYq  → Join me in these upcoming events & use code EFRAT for discounted tickets: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC to detox Spike protein, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (This is not medical advice, please consult your MD)→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat

Episode Overview:  On this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett speaks with Adam, an exercise physiologist, content creator (@balancedbyadam) and father of two, about being diagnosed with prostate cancer at just 43 years old.  Adam's story starts with a routine blood test. As an exercise physiologist with a family history of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease, Adam had been adding a PSA test to his own annual bloods since turning 40. At 42, his PSA jumped, a follow-up biopsy found early, low-grade, prostate-confined cancer, and Adam was left with a decision most men his age never expect to face: active surveillance or surgery.  Adam talks candidly about the mental toll of “watch and wait” the low mood, the twenty-plus kilograms he quietly put on over the following year, and how he kept what was really going on to himself, using a “bulking phase” story on social media as cover. He also opens up about using a GLP-1 medication (the same class as Ozempic and Wegovy) ahead of surgery, treating himself as a first-hand case study the way he often does for his followers.  Ultimately, Adam chose surgery, having a radical prostatectomy in March 2026. Melissa and Adam talk through the realities of recovery that rarely make it into the “you'll be fine, you're young and fit” conversation many men are given beforehand.    Throughout the conversation, Adam speaks openly about his marriage, his two young daughters, and how the diagnosis has changed the way he thinks about time, mortality and being present. He's also using the experience to shift what he talks about on social media, with weekly “Willie Wednesday” posts. ,   This is an honest, unfiltered look at what recovery can really look like for a young, fit man proof that “you'll bounce back quickly” isn't always the story, and that there's no shame in a slower, wobblier road.     In This Episode, We Cover  The mental load of “watch and wait” can be just as hard to carry as treatment itself  Recovery timelines for continence and erectile function are usually measured in months to a year, even for young, fit men   Pelvic floor physiotherapy matters just as much, sometimes more, for men who are already very fit, since an overactive pelvic floor can slow continence recovery  A supportive partner and open, age-appropriate conversations with kids can make a hard diagnosis easier to carry as a family    Key Message from Adam Be proactive rather than reactive. Know your family history, get your bloods done from 40, and don't wait for symptoms. And if recovery is slower than you were promised that doesn't mean something has gone wrong  it just means your journey is your own.  Resources & Links  Follow Adam's Instagram account: @balance_by_adam  Book a telehealth appointment with our sexual health nurse practitioners at https://rshealth.com.au/book-appointment or email admin@rshealth.com.au    We also have a free Resource Library, sign up for access here: https://rshealth.com.au/resource-library  For more information check out our websites www.rshealth.com.au , www.makehardeasy.com.au and www.melissahadleybarrett.com.au   Click here to shop for medical devices and other products mentioned on the show https://restorative-health-clinic.myshopify.com/   Click here to watch Melissa's YouTube videos: Melissa Hadley Barrett    Need Support?  At Restorative Health Clinic, we support men and their partners with:  Penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment  Erectile dysfunction  Vacuum pump and constriction ring education and prescription  Penile injection therapy  Intimacy and sexual recovery  Partner-inclusive support where appropriate  Practical, evidence-based strategies for rebuilding confidence and function    We offer telehealth consultations Australia-wide and internationally, making it easier for men to access experienced, compassionate support no matter where they live. If Steve's story sounds familiar, we would love to hear from you.    Restorative Health Clinic also has a psychologist-sexologist in the team. If you are struggling with the emotional or psychological side of erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer recovery, or intimacy, we can support you there too as an individual or as a couple.    Listen & Subscribe  If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and review The Penis Project Podcast. Your feedback helps more men and their partners find these conversations. Search for The Penis Project Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.  We also have a free Resource Library, sign up for access here: https://rshealth.com.au/resource-library  Connect With Us  We love hearing from real people navigating their health. 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Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and the founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He also co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is Politics: US. Today on the show we discuss how Anthony rebuilt his life after public failure and nearly losing his marriage, why ego can quietly destroy your biggest decisions, the mindset shift that helped him regain confidence and stop living in regret, what wealth and status can never give you, how America became so divided and what he believes needs to change, and why adversity can ultimately make you more self-aware, grateful and resilient and much more. Today's sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Waking Up ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join me on my meditation journey and get your free 14-day trial here: ⁠⁠⁠https://wakingup.sjv.io/B5V291 Buy Anthony's book: https://amzn.to/3VbXtrS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

68% of Google searches now end without a click. Jordan Koene, CEO and co-founder of Previsible, explains why that traffic isn't lost—it's been redistributed into channels traditional analytics can't see. He breaks down replacing click tracking with impression data and LLM crawl frequency, optimizing structured data and About Us pages for AI retrieval, and using third-party sources like G2 and Capterra to shape brand perception inside ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

68% of Google searches now end without a click. Jordan Koene, CEO and co-founder of Previsible, explains why that traffic isn't lost—it's been redistributed into channels traditional analytics can't see. He breaks down replacing click tracking with impression data and LLM crawl frequency, optimizing structured data and About Us pages for AI retrieval, and using third-party sources like G2 and Capterra to shape brand perception inside ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CJ sits down with Lauren Dillard, CFO of LiveRamp, whose path to the CFO seat ran through investor relations, communications, and even a year as interim CMO. They dig into why storytelling and influence matter as much as technical finance chops, how LiveRamp tore down and rebuilt its entire commercial model — collapsing 25+ usage metrics into 5 and inventing the "token" along the way.—SPONSORS:Brex is an intelligent finance platform that combines corporate cards, built-in expense management, and AI agents to eliminate manual finance work. By automating expense reviews and reconciliations, Brex gives CFOs more time for the high-impact work that drives growth. Join 35,000+ companies like Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtnRightRev is a revenue recognition platform built for the AI economy, helping finance support usage-based pricing, credits, hybrid contracts, seats plus consumption, and whatever commercial model comes next. It gives product teams the freedom to keep innovating without outdated revenue systems slowing them down. Learn how RightRev can help at https://rightrev.com/cjPulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer posts 98% of transactions directly to its ERP, with the remaining 2% routed to a human for review. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/EY works with high-growth tech companies to navigate the messy realities of scaling—from regulatory requirements to IPO readiness. By helping teams get it right early and often, EY lets founders stay focused on building while reducing risk as they grow. Learn more at https://www.ey.com/techstartups—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-russi-dillard-25502424/Company: https://www.liveramp.comCJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Cold Open1:18 Intro1:29 Meet Lauren Dillard4:48 Lauren's Path to CFO5:06 The "Wrong" Career Move7:48 Why Storytelling Matters9:41 Turning the Answer Into Action10:33 People Plus AI14:50 Pricing Is a Strategy Exercise16:43 Rebuilding a Commercial Model22:29 Simplifying Quote-to-Cash23:29 Where the "Token" Came From28:48 Selling a New Pricing Model29:27 Balancing New Logos30:17 Upmarket or Downmarket?34:17 Where Finance and HR Disagree36:07 The Biggest Mistake38:23 Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?42:27 Lessons from the NBA44:25 Lauren's Biggest Misstep46:27 Finance Tech Stack47:42 Craziest Expense#RunTheNumbersPodcast #AIforCFOs #FinanceLeadership #MasterworksArt #ContextEngineering

In this episode, Lex chats with Simon Taylor, who heads up market development at Tempo, the payments-native blockchain built by Stripe as a high-performance settlement layer for stablecoins and tokenized money. Simon is also the founder of Fintech Brain Food, one of the sector's most widely read newsletters. They discuss why there is no Fedwire for the internet, and why the next wave of on-chain volume is coming from enterprise money movers like Deel rather than crypto-native builders. Simon explains why tokenized deposits, stablecoins and TradFi settlement will converge on a single chain, why agentic commerce is still stuck in its WAP-phone era, and how the Machine Payments Protocol is being designed as an IETF-grade standard that can settle across Tempo, Stripe or any card network.NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS:The AI productivity gap is an operating-model gap, not a tooling gap. MIT found nine in ten companies get zero productivity gain from AI, while Ramp's own data shows the heaviest users generate 2x higher revenue on 40% less capital. What separates them is four ingredients: AI evals as a cultural default, a shared library of skills (Ramp has 350+), non-engineers shipping production code (12% of Ramp's human-initiated PRs), and treating AI fluency as the primary staff learning curve.Agentic commerce is in its WAP-phone era. Nobody is actually paying for things with agents at any scale - Walmart's ChatGPT checkout converts worse than its dotcom, Target has told customers they are 100% liable for anything an agent buys, and Walmart and Amazon block third-party agents outright as fraud. The real volume is in B2B finance teams automating PDF-invoice-to-payment flows through Ramp and Brex, which is where Machine Payments Protocol and x402 will first find product-market fit.On-chain cash settlement is less than 0.1% done, and Tempo is being positioned as the missing Fedwire for the internet. The pitch is not a new L1 competing on TPS benchmarks - it is a settlement layer designed by payments veterans who understand that payments are all edge cases, with permissionless issuance combined with opt-in receive policies (TIP-20 upgrades on ERC-20, block/allow lists, embedded compliance) that let enterprises finally clear their RFP checklist.TOPICSFintech, Stablecoins, Tokenization, DigitalAssets, Payments, Settlement, RWA, DeFi, TradFi, CapitalMarkets, AgenticCommerce, AgenticPayments, AIAgents, MachinePayments, Ethereum, Canton, Blockchain, Web3, Tempo, Stripe, Anthropic, Ramp, Brex, Deel ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Send us Fan MailWhat if losing everything was actually the beginning of your transformation?In this powerful episode of Unlimited with Elisabeth Carson, Elisabeth sits down with Jonnie Parsons for an incredibly raw conversation about addiction, hitting rock bottom, faith, family, personal responsibility, and rebuilding your life from the ground up.Jonnie shares the story of his journey through addiction, multiple arrests, losing his career as a firefighter, losing his business and home, and losing custody of his son. He eventually found himself behind bars — but unexpectedly describes that period as one of the freest moments of his life.His story doesn't end there.Jonnie opens up about finding faith, rebuilding his life, getting married, developing daily habits, surrounding himself with people who challenge him to grow, and discovering a deeper sense of purpose through serving others.In this episode, they explore:• What it took for Jonnie to finally confront his addiction• The moment he felt like he had hit rock bottom• Why he describes being behind bars as one of the freest times of his life• How faith became part of his recovery journey• Rebuilding after losing his career, business, home, and family stability• The importance of daily habits and personal responsibility• Why transformation isn't a destination• How the people around you can influence your future• Balancing ambition, family, faith, and purpose• Why success without purpose can still leave you empty• How Jonnie continues pushing himself to become better• Finding meaning through service and helping othersOne of the biggest themes throughout this conversation is simple:It's not about where you were. It's about where you are now.Jonnie's story is a powerful reminder that your past doesn't have to be the final chapter.Watch until the end.You might see your own setbacks differently.

Summary:In this episode, Paulette Rigo interviews Sass Schaefer about rebuilding identity after major life disruptions like divorce. They explore the importance of starting with the body, embracing beginner's mindset, and practical steps for recovery and growth.Key topics:The importance of starting with the physical body in rebuilding identityEmbracing the beginner's mindset after life disruptionsPractical daily actions to foster positivity and self-confidenceThe connection between body, breath, and mindsetThe power of small, consistent reps in personal growthHow highly successful women often hide their struggles behind a facadeThe significance of posture and breath in emotional regulationThe concept of positivity as a discipline, not a personality traitThe importance of letting go of attachment to specific outcomesBuilding a new identity without needing to have everything figured outAbout Sass:Sass is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and MBA who's spent her career helping women rebuild their identity after major life disruption. She's the creator of Baddie Rebuild, an identity coaching program for women who've lost themselves somewhere between the divorce, the diagnosis, the move, or the moment everything changed — built on three pillars: physical foundation, mindset and identity, and relationships and expression. She's also the founder of Team Positive™, an athletic lifestyle brand built on the belief that positivity is a discipline, not a personality trait. With a background in stand-up comedy and Golden Gloves boxing, Sass brings humor, grit, and zero fluff to the identity work she does with clients.[divorce, identity, rebuilding, mindset, body, positivity, resilience, women, self-discovery, personal growth]SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdbWEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services: https://betterdivorceacademy.com/SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademyBuy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso...AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div...Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...

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You already know friendship matters. The harder question is: what happens when you tried it—and got hurt?People got busy. The group fell apart. You felt betrayed. You got ghosted. After enough disappointment, it feels a whole lot safer to keep people at an arm's length.This week, Chuck Mingo isn't talking about how to start building community. He's talking about how to start again. Because even after the hurt, the disappointment, and the mess of doing life with other people, the Bible shows us friendship is still worth the risk.Dust yourself off. It's worth trying again.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Send us Fan MailAustin Rampt — author of One Last Hit, addiction recovery speaker, and 12-step sponsor — shares about the long, brutal road from active addiction to rebuilding a meaningful life. Rampt traces his journey through more than eight rehab programs, a catastrophic relapse after nine years of sobriety that left him homeless in Mexico surrounded by Sinaloa Cartel members, and the slow realization that what he was truly searching for through drugs and alcohol was the answer to the question "who am I beyond everything I identify with?" He describes how writing his memoir defragmented his life over four years, how 12-step sponsorship works because addicts can instantly detect inauthenticity in anyone who hasn't lived the same experience, and how fatherhood became an unexpected mirror of his own spiritual condition — teaching him that his job is to hold boundaries, stay calm, and trust that the universe has the rest.www.onelasthitbook.comCome Home to Yourself Where healing becomes a holistic, embodied way of being via reflection, ritual and releaseListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Brian Silver Hope Community Church - Lowertown Download Message Slides Discussion Guide For more resources or to learn more about Hope Lowertown, visit hopecc.com/lowertown. (00:08) - Good News and Temples (07:24) - Prophecy of the Messenger (12:45) - Temple Judgment Begins (17:21) - Look at These Stones (22:53) - The Stone That Stays (25:19) - Rebuilding the Heart Temple

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness isn't temporary; it's a lifelong lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros assess what it really means to keep your edge without letting it control you. They break down the difference between grit and self-destruction, scarcity and reliability, discipline and overcorrection. The conversation also examines how certain behaviors can help you succeed early, then become liabilities as your responsibilities, capacity, and standards change.You'll learn how to identify the traits that give you a competitive advantage, recognize when those traits are being overused, and make better adjustments without becoming complacent. Sustainable growth requires more than effort. It requires self-awareness, accurate thinking, and the ability to evolve without abandoning the fundamentals that built your progress. Keep the edge. Upgrade the way you use it._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

From Israel’s strikes in the south and attempting to disarm Hezbollah, to reinstating services and infrastructure, Lebanon’s government is in a pivotal moment. We hear from three ministers on both the headwinds and hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the life you planned doesn't happen?Sara McDaniel knows what it means to start over. After infertility and a devastating divorce changed the future she had imagined, she eventually moved home to Louisiana and began rebuilding her life. Along the way, she pursued a neglected 1926 cottage that wasn't even for sale. Restoring that house became part of her own healing — and helped lead her toward a completely different life and career.Today, Sara is the creative force behind Simply Southern Cottage and the author of The Bright Side of the Other Side, a memoir about resilience, faith and second chances. In this conversation, we talk about starting over, grieving the life you expected and taking risks before you feel readySara also shares how her background as a teacher and her lifelong love of old houses helped shape an unexpected entrepreneurial path.  Watching her friend and fellow entrepreneur Wendy Conklin take a leap gave Sara permission to imagine a different path for herself.Her story is a reminder that if Plan A doesn't work out — there's always another path forward.In this Episode, you'll hear about·       Starting over after divorce and infertility — and grieving the life you thought you would have·       How restoring a 1926 cottage became part of Sara's healing and a metaphor for rebuilding her life·       The role of mentors in giving us permission to pursue a new direction·       Why Sara believes you sometimes have to take the risk before you feel completely ready·       How mistakes can become opportunities to “monitor and adjust” rather than reasons to quitMemorable Quotes“My Plan A did not work out the way I wanted it to.” — Sara McDaniel“You just have to do it scared.” — Sara McDaniel“If there is a dream in your heart, just do it. And if it doesn't work, another door will open. But what if it does work?” — Sara McDanielGuest Bio:After a devastating divorce, Sara McDaniel moved to Minden, Louisiana, and walked away from her corporate career to rebuild her life. Restoring a dilapidated 1926 cottage became a powerful metaphor for her own healing—each nail and brushstroke echoing the faith and hope that guided her forward. Sara now shares this journey of resilience and transformation online, inspiring people to embrace second chances. Beyond renovating homes, she founded Phillip's Cottage, a transitional haven for women and children in recovery, and opened Purvéy, a vintage and reloved clothing emporium in historic downtown Minden.  Her story proves that from broken foundations, new beginnings can rise.Links:Website. https://simplysoutherncottage.com/IG: @simplysoutherncottageAbout Stories of ChangeLife doesn't come with a roadmap. We're all figuring it out as we go.I'm Judy Oskam, and on Stories of Change, I talk with people about the changes and unexpected turns that have shaped their lives—and what they've learned along the way.Maybe you're navigating a career change, moving through a life transition, or designing your next chapter. Someone else's story might give you a little wisdom to figure out what's next.

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A spinal cord injury took Ishaan Mehta's career in a single afternoon. This is how he rebuilt it, with assistive technology, a list of 50 employers, and a role at LinkedIn he never settled for.Most of the people on Double Tap were born blind or lost their sight gradually. Ishaan Mehta's disability arrived on 21 October 2016. He had eight and a half years at Vodafone behind him, a project management career and a Six Sigma black belt, when a C5-C6 cervical injury left him quadriplegic with very little movement below the neck.He talks Steven Scott and Shaun Preece through the practical problem first. How do you use a phone when you cannot use your hands? A clamp to hold the device, a stylus with an extension, and a baby's pacifier on the tip so it is safe to hold in his mouth. From there came QuadJoy, the sip-and-puff mouth joystick from QuadLife, which put a laptop back within reach and made employment realistic again.He is honest about the part people usually leave out. A fistula in his throat, a second surgery on the anniversary of the accident, over a year in hospital, and the point in March 2018 when he questioned whether he wanted to be here at all. What turned it was realising his life was not only his own, and that far more remained possible than had been lost.Then the job search. He found most employers treating disability hiring as a tick-box exercise with the role already decided for him, so he changed tactics: a list of 50 companies he genuinely wanted to work for, filtered for real evidence of inclusive practice. He ended up with two offers, and chose the one that told him he was overqualified for the role he had applied for. His argument is simple. Employment is a barter of skills for pay, and that does not change because you are disabled.Chapters0:00 – Welcome and why this interview stands alone2:01 – Meet Ishaan Mehta3:37 – The career before the injury5:06 – Working out how to use a phone again7:29 – QuadJoy and getting back onto a laptop9:37 – Complications, hospital, and the lowest point14:16 – Three pillars: health, employment, giving back16:30 – Fifty companies and two job offers22:21 – The role at LinkedIn today23:12 – Zero Project, AI and the future of workRelevant LinksZero Project: https://zeroproject.orgQuadJoy by QuadLife: https://quad.life/productPneuma Solutions: https://pneumasolutions.comDouble Tap: https://www.doubletaponair.com ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donnie Vie joins Scott Lipps for a revealing episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, looking back at the rise, fall and complicated history of Enuff Z'Nuff. Donnie takes Scott back to his childhood and discovering the Beatles, recognizing his gift for songwriting, meeting Chip Z'Nuff and forming the partnership that would eventually lead to Enuff Z'Nuff. He opens up about signing a record deal, breaking through during the height of the hair-metal era, touring with some of rock's biggest bands, and what it was like being on the verge of becoming a massive band. Donnie also gets candid about the darker side of the story: partying, the toll of rock 'n' roll, being fired from Enuff Z'Nuff, rebuilding his life and eventually reconciling with Chip. Plus, Donnie discusses his solo career, reaching out to Little Steven, owning his music, his love of the Beatles, his White Album, and his Top 5 bands. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in music. Presented by SPIN Magazine. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:55 Early Life & Influences 03:25 Thrown Into the Mix 05:45 Music of Donnie's Childhood 06:43 Donnie's Approach to Songwriting 08:51 Recognizing the Gift 10:25 If You Could Go Back… 11:10 Meeting Chip & Record Deals 14:02 Magic in the Air of Chicago 14:34 Striking a Deal 16:45 When the Sound Doesn't Match the Look 18:08 Opening for Hair Metal Legends 20:05 The Hollywood Handshake 21:13 On the Edge of Becoming a Massive Band 23:00 Partying Takes the Front Seat 24:25 Breaking Down the Sound & Going Solo 25:45 Did Grunge Kill Hair Metal? 28:32 The Full-Ring Circus of Touring 32:20 Was Partying Ever Fun? 33:08 The Toll of Rock 'n' Roll 34:20 Being Fired From the Band 35:00 Reconciling With Chip 36:04 Rebuilding & Reuniting 38:05 Back in the Saddle With the Boys 40:05 When Songs Reveal Themselves 41:44 Watching the Band From the Outside 44:02 One More Ride? 45:20 Solo vs. Being in a Band 48:00 A Surge of Recognition & New Friendships 49:00 Reaching Out to Little Steven 50:23 “I Could Save the World” 51:52 Getting the Rug Pulled Out 53:03 Owning the Music 54:50 Randy Jackson & Zebra 55:54 Donnie's Top 5 Bands 58:40 The Rush of the First Concert 1:00:30 Rembrandts in the Trash? 1:02:05 Beatles Records & Donnie's White Album 1:04:00 No Booze on Sundays 1:04:50 Outro #DonnieVie #EnuffZNuff #LippsService #SPIN #RockNRoll #HairMetal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc De Mesel talks about on selling BTC for Bitcoin Cash in 2017, funding BCH devs for years, why BCH failed despite being the best big block version of Bitcoin, what's in his privacy coin basket, his Tesla investment & having multiple girlfriends. 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Welcome: Marc De Mesel, the Guardian Angel of Bitcoin Cash 2:01 - The Trade: Selling BTC for BCH in August 2017 5:00 - $300 Then vs. $300 Now: The Inflation Math 7:39 - From Investor to Benefactor: Funding BCH Development 8:49 - Amaury's IFP: Treasury Model or Dev Tax? 11:54 - Mike Hearn's Prophecy & the Flipstarter Model 14:21 - Bitcoin XT, Bitcoin Classic & the Article That Scared Vlad 16:00 - Sponsors: SideShift & Layer 2 Labs 18:36 - Why Bitcoin Cash Failed: Death by a Thousand Splits 23:03 - Miner Voting vs. Forking Off 25:54 - The Merchant Adoption Mistake 27:39 - Vlad's SegWit Argument: BCH Launched as Only 2x 31:58 - The Spam Attack Theories 34:25 - "Hijacking Bitcoin": The Store of Value Narrative Shift 36:37 - Never Sell, Borrow Against It: The Saylor Doctrine 40:08 - Stablecoins as the Free Market CBDC 41:59 - Saylor's Leverage & the Dot-Com Track Record 45:12 - Weak Hands and Strong Hands 47:30 - Marc's Altcoin Origin: Litecoin, Peercoin & 2012 50:34 - Network Effects: From 90% to 50% Dominance 55:09 - The Bear Market Liquidation Scenario 56:31 - Sponsors: Braiins Hash Power, Orange Rock & Cake Wallet 59:23 - Q&A: If Satoshi Returned and Disowned BCH 1:01:23 - Q&A: A Contrarian Opinion Too Far 1:05:24 - Q&A: Why Hold Tesla Through Five Flat Years 1:09:35 - Giveaway Reveal: The Number Is 69 1:10:55 - CME Bitcoin Cash Futures & the Thesis Update 1:12:22 - Privacy as Crypto's Last USP 1:13:52 - Vlad's Pushback: Transparent Ledgers vs. Bank Privacy 1:20:18 - What BTC Maximalists Missed in 2017 1:25:13 - Marc's First Bitcoin at $13 on Bitcoin-24 1:29:88 - Selling Too Early & Roger's Slower Hand 1:34:21 - Privacy Coins as Today's Bitcoin-at-$1 1:40:06 - The Zcash 40x 1:45:00 - The Privacy Basket: XMR, ZEC, Zano, Firo, ARRR, Dash 1:46:57 - Visiting Roger Ver Under House Arrest in Mayotte 1:51:46 - Zcoin, Firo & the Week Before Zcash 1:54:56 - Cryptonote, Bytecoin & the Monero Lineage 2:03:31 - The Biggest Wrong Assumption: Adoption Speed 2:06:21 - USDT in the Global South 2:10:17 - Conviction vs. Stubbornness 2:16:00 - NFTs on Zcash 2:20:52 - Shielded Zcash Adoption: Vlad Corrects the Record 2:27:03 - Selling Strength: Marc's Zcash Dilemma 2:33:56 - Rebuilding the Portfolio From Zero 2:39:16 - The Holy Grail Portfolio & the 2022 Wipeout 2:44:52 - Bitcoin, Tesla or BCH: Which Taught the Most? 2:47:36 - The Guardian Angel Costume Question 2:50:10 - The Dating Profile Question 2:58:18 - From Dating Sites to Cold Approach 3:07:58 - From Monogamy to Polygamy 3:16:45 - Does Polygamy Go Both Ways? 3:19:00 - Seven Children and Counting 3:20:27 - The Kenya Years & the Court Cases 3:25:42 - What It Costs 3:29:14 - Living Arrangements & Family Structure 3:37:00 - Old-School Fatherhood 3:51:28 - Trust Across Cultures 3:56:02 - The Tesla Model X in Amsterdam 3:58:00 - Buying Tesla in 2019: Sentiment at Rock Bottom 4:02:50 - Robotaxis, Humanoids & Chinese EVs 4:04:30 - Vlad's Toyota Supra Dream 4:08:07 - Eastern European Honesty 4:20:14 - Plan B If Alt Season Never Comes 4:19:37 - The 20% Target & Where to Follow Marc 4:20:00 - Closing Advice: HODL & Spotting the Top 4:24:42 - The Flip Scenario: What If BCH Wins? 4:26:01 - "I Was a Real Whale Once" 4:26:45 - Outro

Ann Tudor has been "at the torch" — turning molten glass into beads, jewelry, and even sculptural pieces (including an aquarium made entirely of glass, no water required). But in this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, Dionne and Ann go far beyond the craft. Ann shares her path from a 30-year dental career to full-time lampwork glass artist, her more recent pivot into palette knife painting, and her decades as a knitting instructor — now making stitch markers instead of beads. She also talks candidly about her husband, Mark — and about losing him three years ago. She shares the RV trip they'd bought together not long before his passing, and the quote that's carried her through since: "Life will be what I make it, and I can't just stay stuck in my house." Growing up a tomboy just blocks from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ann never took a formal art class — she's entirely self-taught, and only recently returned to showing her work publicly. She now paints intuitive portraits of women she simply calls "ladies," each one carrying its own message, and is a longtime advocate for art journaling as a creative practice anyone can start. In this episode: What it means to be "at the torch" — lampwork glass explained The baby grand piano she and Mark turned into a bookcase Rebuilding a creative life after loss From glass beads to stitch markers: 35 years of knitting Painting intuitive "ladies" and the messages they carry Why art journaling belongs in everyone's creative practice Ann's mantra: "What you think about, you bring about" Connect with Ann Tudor: Website: anntudor.com  Instagram: @anntudorstudio  Facebook: Ann Tudor Studio  YouTube: The Knitting Tudor  Email: contactme@anntudor.com The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods — conversations that spark courageous expression, curious exploration, and connected growth.   lampwork glass artist, glass beadmaking, stitch markers, knitting instructor, art journaling, intuitive painting, palette knife painting, creative reinvention, grief and creativity, self-taught artist, Indiana artist, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, women creatives podcast