Podcasts about rebuilding

As we close out the year, I'm inviting you into a real, honest, vulnerable reflection of what 2025 held for me — the wins, the losses, the pivots, the lessons, and the spiritual stretching that shaped my faith walk. This episode is personal, transparent, and full of the very heart behind Eat Don't Compete. In today's episode, I'm sharing:

This conversation with R. Alex Israel studies the optimistic visions of Second Temple restoration in the book of Zecharia, read as a special Channukah Haftorah. Does redemption come through physical might or the spirit of God? How can the spoken word change reality? These are some deeper questions we consider as we reflect on the way these Second Temple visions still relate to our world today. This week's episode is dedicated in loving memory of Helene Bers, Chaya Ayala bat Eliezer, by her Cantor grandchildren. This year The Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

The Phase No One Talks About: Slow Rebuild, Nervous System Repair, and Why I Went QuietHey friends, it's Lydia. It's been a little quiet here on the podcast — not because I didn't want to show up, but because my own system needed a pause. My body was asking for space to recalibrate, to integrate, to just be. And as I slowed down, I realized something: the pause itself was a signal — not just for me, but for the people I work with every day.We rarely talk about the phase that comes after crisis, after the acute danger has passed. You're no longer in emergency mode, you feel some relief… but something still feels off. Energy dips, digestion wobbles, micro-flares appear, and your nervous system feels “functional but not free.” This is the Slow Rebuild Phase — the longest, quietest, and most misunderstood stage of healing. And yet, it's where the deepest repair happens.In this episode, I give you a window into what's happening biologically, metabolically, and neurologically during this in-between stage. I explain why your metabolism might feel cautious, why your gut microbes are slow to wake up, and why your nervous system is testing safety every single day. I describe the micro-flares — the subtle digestive shifts, energy crashes, sinus irritations, emotional spikes, or tension patterns — that are actually proof your system is learning to trust itself again.I also talk about why people get stuck here: the urge to push harder, the pressure to see immediate progress, and the challenge of trusting a body that has spent years in survival mode. Most importantly, I share why slowness isn't stagnation — it's strategy. Rebuilding capacity, restoring stability, and cultivating safety in your body takes time, pacing, and gentle, intentional steps.Throughout the episode, I weave in my own recent experience of stepping back from the podcast, reorganizing my business structures, and intentionally moving slowly. It's living proof of what it looks like to honor this phase, to prioritize stability over speed, and to rebuild from a place of nervous system alignment rather than urgency.If you're listening to this and realizing you're in that in-between phase — not in crisis anymore, but not fully restored — this is exactly the phase I support clients through.I work one-on-one using minerals, microbiome data, and nervous system mapping to help your body stabilize, repair, and move forward at the pace it can actually handle.If you want to explore working together, you can find the details HERE. You don't need to do more.You need the right support at the right time.For more on this, check out my blog post, Rebuilding Capacity: The Missing Piece in Chronic Health Recovery, where I go deeper into the biology and practical guidance for navigating this phase. Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals and microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: connect@lydiajoy.me Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me OR @ holisticmineralbalancing

In this episode of The Glen Gilbert Connection, host Glen Gilbert sits down with Jordan, a retired Marine Corps major and financial advisor, to address the silent struggle many men face: the financial fallout of a broken relationship. They discuss how the end of a partnership often breaks not just the heart but the bank, leading to a crisis of identity and the haunting question, "Who am I now?". Jordan warns against common post-breakup pitfalls, such as impulsive "revenge spending" on sports cars, and emphasizes the importance of avoiding financial decisions that undercut long-term wealth building while emotions are still raw. Moving beyond survival mode, the discussion outlines a roadmap for turning financial devastation into a legacy of strength. Jordan champions the concept of "strategic vision"—finding a purpose that guides every financial decision—and stresses the necessity of personal accountability over victimhood. From the value of building a trusted support network to lessons on perseverance drawn from The Count of Monte Cristo, this conversation offers a blueprint for men to reclaim their power, rebuild their portfolios, and restore their sense of self-worth. More from Glen Gilbert: Website: theglengilbertconnection.com Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-glen-gilbert-connection/id1806698347 Instagram: instagram.com/theglengilbertconnection X: x.com/TheGGConnection Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579580627062 More from Jordan: Website: https://advisor.morganstanley.com/jordan.thayer Join Glen as he delves into the complexities of modern relationships, focusing on seasoned adults. Through insightful conversations with experts and real-life stories, this podcast provides invaluable wisdom to help men in their prime lead, provide, and protect within their relationships. Whether you're navigating marriage, long-term partnerships, or rediscovering single life, tune in for candid discussions that empower you to build stronger, healthier connections. The views and opinions expressed in "The Glen Gilbert Connection" are solely those of the host and guests and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other individuals, organizations, or entities. The content is for informational purposes only and not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with questions regarding medical conditions or relationships. #GlenGilbertConnection #FinancialRecovery #DivorceSupport #MensMentalHealth #WealthBuilding #SelfWorth #LifeAfterDivorce #FinancialPlanning #StrategicVision #MensPodcast #RebuildingLife #Accountability #FinancialWellness #StartingOver #LegacyBuilding #MoneyMindset #RelationshipWisdom #OvercomingShame #FinancialFreedom #Resilience #PersonalDevelopment #DivorceRecoveryForMen #SmartSpending #FindYourPurpose #VeteranLeadership #GrowthMindset #FinancialEducation #EmotionalIntelligence #Perseverance #NewBeginnings

Okay, so… I got deleted. Again. This time Instagram AND Facebook yeeted me off the internet. I walk you through what actually happened, how I finally pieced together the real reason my account went down, and how I decided the "deletion curse" is officially over. In this episode, I riff on: Losing years of content, memories, and my groups overnight (and how disorienting that really is) The messy AF story of how a joking DM with my play niece likely triggered the ban Rebuilding my Instagram basically from scratch after growing a multi–million dollar business on organic social Why authentic, raw, "this is my real life" content is performing better than ever How I'm using data, hooks, and analytics without killing the vibe or my nervous system The rise of the "comfort creator" and why your "boring" routines + quirks are actually magnetic Simple ways to get your audience to participate, have opinions, and engage without trauma-dumping or over-sharing If you've ever been scared of losing your account, feel "too boring" for social, or secretly hate perfectly curated feeds, this one is your permission slip to fly your freak flag higher, play the algorithm your way, and let your real life be the strategy. Come listen, then come say hi on Instagram @juliamotherfuckingwells_ and tell me which part hit you the hardest.

Coming up on today's Movie Show, Andy and Rachel review  - Ella McCay - An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them. They will also review  Silent Night, Deadly Night, Dust Bunny, Finding Hozho, The Secret Agent, and Rebuilding.  Andy and Rachel will mention the Prime Video movie, Merv - A recently separated couple take their shared dog on a holiday trip to cheer him up, but end up reconnecting romantically. They will also review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery(Netflix), and The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2 on Netflix.  In addition, they will look at streaming series like Percy Jackson & The Olympians S2(Disney+), Little Disasters(Paramount+), and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft S2 on Netflix.  Here are some honorable mentions:       

Jerel McCants, the architect leading the rebuilding of the Jackson House and the renovation of Tampa Union Station, breaks down the broader design, development, and preservation issues shaping Tampa's built environment. He discusses how architectural decisions influence communities, the challenges of restoring historic structures, the pressures created by rapid growth, and the importance of protecting culturally significant places. This episode takes a clear look at how Tampa's past and future meet through thoughtful design and redevelopment.0:00:00 - Intro0:03:33 - Streetscapes0:14:39 - Mixed-Income Housing0:22:38 - Encore0:38:51 - Old West Tampa0:48:55 - Jackson House1:09:15 - Mirasol, Davis Islands1:17:57 - Union Station1:40:39 - Jerel McCants Book1:46:03 - Permitting1:51:48 - Over-developing Florida2:03:13 - Outro

Every day, I hear patients share worries shaped by the growing wave of vaccine misinformation—questions that reveal just how overwhelming today's “infodemic” has become. In this podcast, I explore what vaccine hesitancy really looks like and how pharmacists can use empathy, strong recommendations, and meaningful dialogue to help rebuild confidence in immunization.Presenter:Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGPClinical ProfessorErnest Mario School of PharmacyRutgers, The State University of New JerseyPiscataway, New JerseyInternal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, New JerseyLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4oHDWZqGet access to all of our new episodes by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Diseases Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Rednam answers YOUR most-asked questions about plastic surgery — from safe surgery times, tension offloading, healing tools, BMI requirements, recovery boosters, choosing the right procedure, and even how to rebuild confidence after life-changing events. Whether you're planning surgery, recovering, or simply want to understand cosmetic procedures better, this episode is packed with clarity, science, and real talk. Topics we cover: How long surgery can safely take What makes a scar heal beautifully Tools to improve recovery Does BMI really matter for surgery? Vitamins, sleep & stress and how they affect healing Lipo vs lift vs combination — how surgeons decide Rebuilding confidence after major setbacks The difference between true confidence and performative confidence ➡️ Season 8 is coming with even more plastic surgery education, fashion, business, and confidence-building conversations. Subscribe so you don't miss anything!  

Disconnected managers are quietly wrecking performance, culture, and execution, and most CEOs don't see it coming.In this episode, we sit down with retention and connection expert Greg Roche to unpack why manager disconnection is on the rise, how hybrid work and technology are fueling unprecedented levels of loneliness, and why authentic relationships, not perks, are the real engine of engagement.Greg shares simple, practical steps leaders can apply immediately to rebuild connection, reduce unnecessary escalations, and create an environment where people genuinely want to stay.Tune in for a conversation that will change the way you think about connection, leadership, and the future of work.⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social⬇️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lyons-group-consulting/TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@thefrustratedceopInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrustratedceopodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lyons-Group-Consultinginfo@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com#podcast #business #management #thefrustratedceopodcast #businessgrowthsolutions Website: Frustrated CEOSocial: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

Rebuilding my business after burnout wasn't one big breakthrough. It was a series of small, honest shifts that finally brought me back to myself.Rest. Prioritization. Time boundaries. Financial honesty. And the self-care I kept putting off because I felt guilty investing in myself.In today's episode of The Expansion Era, I'm sharing what this rebuilding season has really looked like for me as a mom of two, a wife, and a founder trying to get her mojo back. This chapter isn't about going back to who I was. It's about becoming someone who doesn't abandon herself on the way to her goals.If you're feeling depleted, questioning your confidence, or trying to rebuild your business after a hard season, this one's for you.✨ Watch this whenever you need a reminder that you can rebuild without rushing yourself.RESOURCES MENTIONED► Join my newsletter for behind-the-scenes support as you rebuild your business: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter► Register for my next free Podcast Moguls training on how to start the podcast that builds your exit plan:https://podcastmoguls.comCONNECT WITH MEInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleproPodcast: Side Hustle ProBusiness inquiries: hi@sidehustlepro.coCHAPTERS00:00 Realizing burnout01:20 When exhaustion becomes normal03:05 The power of rest04:40 Relearning prioritization06:30 Time boundaries and rebuilding my schedule09:30 Money, fear, and shrinking my confidence12:40 Self-care and putting myself back in the budget15:00 What rebuilding actually looks like17:00 Your next step Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever find yourself longing for deeper human connection, yet unsure how to actually make it happen? So many people are trying to overcome loneliness while craving friendships that genuinely support their happiness, well-being, and the desire to grow and heal. In this episode, we explore what strengthens your social wellness - from simple practices that help you reconnect with yourself to meaningful experiences that help you feel happier. My guest today is Julia Hotz, a solutions-focused journalist and award-winning author of The Connection Cure. Julia has spent years studying why loneliness is so widespread, what it does to our bodies and minds, and why meaningful relationships feel harder to build than ever. Today, we discuss social prescribing - an emerging practice where doctors and therapists “prescribe” activities like art classes, forest walks, or book clubs based on what matters to you most. These aren't hobbies for the sake of hobbies; they're structured ways of reconnecting with joy, identity, and people who help you feel more like yourself. Julia shares powerful stories, including Glenn, a 92-year-old veteran who went from weeks of silence to a real friendship, and Jonas, who lives with social anxiety and found that culture, music, and stories were his bridge back to connection. We talk about why meaningful relationships aren't just about companionship but self-expansion, helping you understand who you are through the people you connect with. We also explore the internal obstacles that make it harder to overcome loneliness: time constraints, social anxiety, and the awkwardness many people still feel after years of disrupted connection. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why social connection and strong relationships boost health and happiness 00:40 Introducing Julia Hotz and The Connection Cure 01:11 How the UK's minister of loneliness sparked social prescribing 06:47 What loneliness really is and how it impacts your brain and body 10:26 Self-expansion: how deep relationships help you know yourself 12:28 Rebuilding community: from Bowling Alone to modern social prescribing 14:21 Glenn and Ryan's story: loneliness to friendship at age 92 18:05 Social anxiety and culture “vitamins”: easier ways to meet people 23:20 How people connect differently: activities, intimacy, and friendship 26:18 Flipping “What's wrong with me?” to “What matters to me?” 31:14 Why 20 minutes in nature can reset your mind and attention 38:35 How to “prescribe yourself” connection and build a values-based social life If something in this episode resonates and you're thinking, “I don't want to feel this alone anymore,” we would love to support you. At Growing Self, you can schedule a free consultation to get connected with a therapist or coach on my team who truly understands what it takes to overcome loneliness and build meaningful human connection. You'll be able to chat with someone who can walk alongside you as you strengthen your social wellness, rebuild friendships, and feel happier. Schedule a free consultation today. You are worthy of relationships where you feel seen, chosen, and emotionally safe. You don't have to figure this out alone.

In this episode of ‘The Art of Living Big,’ host Betsy Pake discusses her journey of creating new traditions after a significant life change. She shares her experience of making intentional choices and emphasizes the importance of self-trust and honesty, encouraging listeners to honor their true desires. She also highlights the role of community and the value of supportive relationships. The episode concludes with reflections on the past year and the anticipation of new beginnings. Transcript  Welcome to The Art of Living Big, where we explore how to live intentionally and with more joy. I’m Betsy Pake, your host, master, coach, and creator of the Navigate Method. Here to help you listen in to your true desires, elevate your standards, and live life to the fullest. Now, let’s go live big. Hi everyone. Welcome to the show today.. I have something to talk to you today about, but , I wanna start by telling you about my Christmas tree. I, , it’s the holiday time. And if you’re new here, I have been living in an apartment this, whole year. I sold my house towards the end of last year. , , Got divorced, moved into this apartment. And in April I got a kitty. Okay, so these are important aspects to my thought process for the holidays this year, one of the things that I’ve really tried to do is just to create new traditions, , or new rituals in the morning. How I do things. I wanted it to be different. Like I didn’t wanna be rerunning old patterns. I really wanted to create something new for myself. And so. I have been really intentional about that over the year and as we get closer to the holidays, I was really thinking , do I wanna bring in the energy of all the old decorations? , There’s some things that I do wanna pull out like my daughter’s stalking and that kind of thing, but for the most part, I didn’t really feel aligned with it anymore. It’s like that person that owned all those things is so unfamiliar to me that I didn’t wanna bring the energy of it in. And because I got this cat, in Dean Martin I got in April, he’s a sweet, sweet kitty. I think he’s so close to cuddling with me. Honestly, he’s, he’s gonna cuddle any day, but it took a long time for him to warm up. I mean, it took him like four months before he even pured. Literally. I think he’d had like a hard life on the streets, you know? So when he got in my house, I basically kidnapped him and , I got him from the pound, but brought him home. He didn’t have any choice. And then he was like, what woman? You are crazy. So here we are. It’s Christmas time and I’m like, if I get a Christmas tree, , he’s gonna, it’s, he’s, it’s gonna be diabolical. He’s never gonna be able to handle it. And so I was thinking like, do I get like a Christmas tree? . , One of those pre-lit trees, like a big tree. Do I just get maybe a little tree? Do I get like just a tree that’s in a little fake tree that’s in like a pot? Do you know what I mean? I’m like, I could, I, went to a million different stores. I’m like looking at everything. I’m like, what am I gonna get? Because I think he’s gonna be just a nut job. So I finally went to Lowe’s last weekend and they had these two. Trees that kind of went together. One’s like maybe four feet, and the other one’s like maybe three feet. So they are supposed to sit next to each other. They’re connected. Their, light system is connected, or I would love to put them in separate spots, but they’re connected together. And it’s like a cone that has this holographic ribbon that sort of wraps around the cone and a star on top. And the lights are little, they’re not like little Christmas tree lights. It’s like a, I wanna say like a techno light. It’s like a strip. Do you know what I mean? Inside the thing. So it does all kinds of different things. It flashes, it dances, it twirls around. It does a million things. And so I thought. This will be really good because I don’t think Kitty will mess with it, and so anyway, I brought it home. It looks really pretty. Maybe you’ve seen it on Instagram. I’ve shared it in my stories, but I was correct. He is not messing with it, which is great. And it looks really pretty and the lights bring me a lot of joy. So. You know, we can create new experiences for ourselves that can be really good. I talk to women every day that are , trying to make these big decisions in their lives and in their marriage and what to do, and I think there is so much fear in the unknown that I wanted to kind of share that little piece of what’s going on here. Because what if it’s great? , What if it. All works out better than you thought. And we have so much power in our imagination, but so many times we use our imagination to go down the rabbit hole of all the things that could be wrong. And what if we harness that for , , what could happen if it could be great. And , this year I have thought, and I think I mentioned this last week, I’ve thought about doing a podcast just on my year. ’cause I think there have been so many lessons in it . , That everybody could benefit from, right? I mean, so many lessons, and you probably have a lot of lessons in your life too, that people could benefit from if you shared those. And so I have thought about that. ,, I might do it, but this year has been the most wild ups and downs and twists and turns. The way that it’s landing is just like the most beautiful place. Like I’m so happy with the way this year has turned out for me, , and next year already. Really amazing things to look forward to. I went to an event last month with my coach and the coaching group that I’m part of, and there was a new woman in the group who I just hit it off with. She was so fun and so cool, and she lives in New York City. I’ll have to have her on the show sometime. But anyway, the women in this group that I’m in, we all tend to form such tight friendships and we have stayed in the group. ,, This particular woman is new, but the other women. . We stay. And so we’ve been together for many years. And so I went for this walk with this new friend. We were there at the resort and we decided to go get coffee and we were gonna go for a walk. And we were just talking and I was talking about my year and some of the things that have happened and how great it’s been. And I said, , the only thing that I really miss. About having a partner because I really like being single., I’m in a really good place of just doing things on my own and discovering myself, and there’s no space right now for anybody else, , to be honest. But the one thing that I miss is, sometimes it is nice to have a built-in person to go. Travel with, right? Like to be able to go on a trip and to go with, and I have done many trips this year. I’ve gone by myself, I’ve gone with this group to several places, and it’s been great. And I love that. And there’s other places that I wanna go. And so she said, well, where would you go? And I said, well, I really wanna go to, to Morocco. I have a, a friend that I met online, and she and I message back and forth. She’s divorced as well. And you know how you just find somebody and you start talking? She’s a, a, famous author and we just have hit it off. So I’m like, I really wanna go see her. She lives in Marrakesh. And she was like, let’s go. So I was like, okay, we were on the walk, we booked the trip on the walk, opened up our apps. I, I am a big points girl, so I did it with points. I share that just because that is a privilege to be able to open up an app on a phone, on the, on a walk on and book a trip to Morocco. It was, , cost me $11 fees. Um, but I was able to, book my trip and to go to Morocco. So this spring we’re going to Morocco and it just goes to show you that for when you get in a place where it’s really clear what it is you like and what you don’t like, and you’re able to voice it, and you’re around people who are like extraordinary people, right? You’re building your life around people who. Like similar things and are adventurous and able to take those kinds of risks, , it, it can change everything. I think our community is so, so important, and I always say this inside the, women Inside the Navigate method, you know, , once you come into the Navigate Method, you’re sort of like in forever. I joke, that they can never get rid of us, , unless they want to. But you know, after you go through the program, you stay in our alumni group and we meet every month so people can see each other every month and form those relationships. Um, and if you wanna keep going with me, there’s an opportunity to do that in another way. . So building community I think is so incredibly important, and especially when we’re going through big things or hard things, and to be able to say like this is to have somebody witness your life, right? To be able to have somebody witness. Things that you’re going through. It doesn’t always have to be a partner or a spouse. And many times we have partners or spouses and they’re still not witnessing your life. Right. It’s just a, a placeholder. And so I have found that there is just such a, a, need for this and a way to do it. I think women are coming together in community in totally new ways. Which, leads me to remind you that next month in January we’re doing the fireside chat. If you go onto Instagram and you just message me fire, it’ll automatically send you the link or the, link is in my bio. , Every month we’re just getting together, , on Zoom and you can turn your camera on or leave it off, whatever’s comfortable to you. And I’ve got questions that I ask and we just kind of reflect and get together for this. I call it the middle verse, right? This is where we are in the middle verse. And so I think creating those pockets of community is really invaluable in terms of building a life that feels really good and really full, you know? And I think that’s where, , where I could say I am right now. After this year, I have built a life that feels really good and really full there. And when I say that I’m not looking for a partner. I know a lot of times my friends will ask , are you gonna date? And I just, my life is really full and really good. I don’t, I’m not missing anything. And now I have a fun, somebody fun to travel with, so there’s no, there’s nothing missing. Um, and maybe someday there will be, but right now it just feels really good. So I think that as we. Look, and we think about well, what will my life be like? I wanna just reflect that. What if it’s better than you thought it would be? Like, what if things come together in ways you couldn’t expect? If you had told me last Christmas, you will have just booked a free trip to Mor Morocco with a new friend That is so fun and lovely like. Probably, well, I probably would’ve believed you just because, ’cause I’m open to that kind of stuff. But it would have been like, oh my God, that’s cool. That’s really cool. But being in a place where I was open to receiving that is, is the thing maybe that would have surprised me. So to this, week, I wanna talk to you a little bit about something that has been on my mind when I’ve been thinking about this past year, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. , And I’ve been thinking about the thing that I think rises to the top of so many of our conversations inside the Navigate Method, and it is this moment when a woman realizes that she’s spent years and years editing herself in order to keep the peace. And I think. Probably likely, in my case at least, I know I can say this for myself, years of looking for outward validation, right? I would, kind of throw ideas off of my dad or my sister when I was younger, you know, when I was in my twenties or even thirties, gosh, I mean probably forties. I probably was doing it in my forties, but always looking to make sure I was doing things right. Checking on someone else’s emotional weather before I even knew how I felt about things. And at some point the cost of that becomes really huge. Because when you start to outsource your decisions or your peace long enough, you start to detach from what is you. So instead, you are seeing everything through a lens of what would they think? What would my dad’s response be? How would my sister react to this? What would my spouse think? Or my brothers or sisters, or. Coworkers or whoever that is for you. And in that you stop believing that your instincts are reliable and you start, I think, really doubting parts of you that do speak really loudly. And the more that you deny those parts of you, the harder it is to be able to hear it. Right? I mean, if you keep shushing. Part of you, if you keep shushing someone, pretty soon they’re gonna shush. Right? And that’s the thing that I hear over and over inside the Navigate method when I work with women is like I, I don’t even know. I have no idea what I think. Like you could ask me a question like, do I like shells or spirals, pasta better? I don’t know. But I know what my husband likes better. I know what my kids would prefer. So today what I wanna do is I wanna talk about what it really means to become the woman that you can trust, because I think that is the foundation for all decision making and for creating a really big life, right? It’s not about your partner’s approval, it’s not about your family’s expectations. It is not about the path that is very safe. Or respectable. I hear this a lot too, like what will people think? Right? The foundation of all of this is you and it’s your inner knowing and, I think that there is a, woman inside you who, who has always known, but we were taught out it was taught out of us, right? Or you know, I don’t know. Screamed out of us or whatever, so that we started to quiet that piece. And I have noticed even in myself over the past year and now I’ve been a, coach in doing this work since 2012, like a long time. I have done decades of my own work. I have done. Everything from therapy to meditating for days on end to screaming into a pillow. Do you know what I mean? , I’ve done it all. I’ve run the gamut. And what I know that from this past year is that rebuilding your trust isn’t about becoming fearless. It is about becoming honest. It’s about being honest with yourself and how you feel. It’s becoming honest with what you have tolerated. It’s becoming honest with what you have been carrying that was maybe never yours to carry in the first place. And I think that self-trust starts to build every time that you tell yourself the truth. And I always say this in my groups, is you don’t have to take action on it. You can still betray yourself in the action, but if you’re telling yourself the truth. Being honest about what it is you really want. Even if you don’t do it, it is a step forward. And I wanna say that again ’cause I think it really matters, is that self-trust builds every time you tell yourself the truth and then you can start to learn to stay with yourself through the consequences of that truth. I saw something online a couple days ago and I thought it was so good and it was like, you’re not stuck. You just don’t wanna go through the, consequences of what will happen if you act on that truth. And I thought, oh dang, that’s so good. Right? It’s so good. And I think that for a lot of us, , the idea of being true is foreign because we were really raised to be agreeable. I was talking. Inside one of my groups the other day, and I was saying that my lease is coming up and my plan was to buy a house. And now things have shifted and I’m not sure where, if I wanna stay here, there’s some opportunities that I may take to move to a new city. , I don’t wanna sign a year long lease. And when I asked my body what. How long I wanted to be here. I asked, is it six months? And I felt very unsteady. And I asked, is it a year lease? ’cause those are the options they gave me. They gave me six months, 12 months, 13 months, which I thought was weird. Um, I think that’s what it was. And when I asked my body 12 months, I felt constricted. Like, no, I gotta get outta here. And so it was eight months. Eight months is where my body felt relaxed and happy and positive. And so I asked the apartment, can I get an eight month lease? And the lady, the manager, said, yeah, but I’ll have to, I mean, I don’t know. I’ll have to ask corporate. And she looked at me and she’s very sweet, but she looked at me like, it’s more work for her. God love her. She looked at me like, take the six or the 12, ’cause I have to do more work. If you want eight. And there was a moment where it was uncomfortable, and then a moment where I decided it was okay. That’s what I wanted. That was my truth. And when I was talking in groups, someone in group was like, I could never do that. I could never do that. And I think that you can get to a place where you can do. Because self-trust builds every time you tell yourself the truth and you stay with yourself through the consequences of that truth. And the consequences of that truth were that I had to sit with the uncomfortableness while someone else sorted out in their head how they were gonna take a step forward and ask corporate. And when they were gonna do that, and they were a new person down there, new manager, and they were going through their own process and I didn’t need to fix that. I just asked, I just had to ask and then see what the answer was would be. And I still don’t know. And so we wait. We wait and we’d be comfortable in that waiting. And I think,, , we were raised to just, just take the 12 months, it’s fine, you’ll stay a couple more months. And that may be what I do, but I needed to ask in order to move forward and feel like I had honored myself. You know, if you were, , someone in a family where you had to really walk on eggshells, maybe. You had a explosive mom or dad or an alcoholic, all of these things, you may have been tiptoeing around and minimizing everything that you needed just to be able to move through things. And it can be really hard to make these shifts. So self-trust is rebuilt in the moments. Where you’re truth telling and they’re micro moments., I talked last week, I think it was about micro joy. The, small things, the doing, the puzzle, the snuggling with the cat, if you’ll ever let me, like all these little things are what makes life bearable. ’cause life has big, hard things. And I think self-trust is in micro moments of truth telling, telling the truth to yourself, to the people that matter. And over time those start to become a pattern. It starts to become who you are. , When I was in group and that woman said, I could never do that, I thought to myself, I think I used to be like that too, where I would never do that. And I think that you do over time as you create that, you create a new identity. It’s a new way of being and a new way of relating to yourself and eventually a new way of relating to everybody else. Right? So I think that a woman who really trusts herself doesn’t make the decisions that she has to make from a place of fear. She makes them from a place of clarity. Right? And I think about, , going back to the apartment lease, it may seem insignificant. And I thought to myself, I have to ask because I have to honor what it is that I feel. Even if I end up choosing one of the others, I’ll feel really good that I did this ask, and I think that, , over time we get this new identity and then we don’t even have that conversation back and forth in our head. I’m guessing by next Christmas as I continue and continue and continue to do this, that. It won’t even be, it won’t even be something I would, it would be like tying your shoe, right? I don’t have to watch a YouTube every time I go to tie my shoe. Right? So I think that there is a part of this whole process that surprises women in, in, I notice this when we’re teaching it inside the Navigate method, is that, that when you start doing this, when you start. Rebuilding trust, rebuilding that self-trust, you’re gonna feel grief. And that feels so foreign to people. And sometimes they’ll be like, I don’t know what this is. And we talk a lot about, what are the specifics? I have a dictionary on my desk and someone will say, I have resentment. And I’ll open up and we’ll read the definition. And I’ll say, does that define what you just described? No. So what is this really? And I think that one of the things that we run into so many times is we run into a feeling of grief. And this grief is about the years that you abandon yourself. So many times I hear women say this is resentment towards their husband or resentment towards, , or anger towards si situations or things that have happened. But I can always trace it back. Yes, , did. Somebody overstep your boundaries. Yeah, like all those things, he’s not off the hook. That’s not what this is about. This is about you recognizing that you may have feelings of grief for the moments that you did know better, but you felt you had no choice. You felt you had to do it to keep the peace you felt you had to do it. ’cause that’s what a good wife does, or a good sister does. Or a good daughter does. Grief. Grief for a version of you that, that put everybody else first. That version of you was slowly disappearing while everybody else was really comfortable, and I think that this grief isn’t a sign that. You’re doing it wrong. It’s a sign that you’re actually returning, right? That you are becoming a woman who you can trust. And that means trusting yourself enough to let your past self know that she was never wrong or weak, but she was doing the very best she could with the tools that she had. And now you have new tools, right? So now you can do it differently. So here’s the North Star in all this. To start small. I know I say, I know. Start small, right? Start small, start honest and start with just one moment of noticing when you override yourself. This can even be after. This can be you get in bed at night and you’re like, where did I abandon myself today? It’s gonna be a tiny moment where saying no, when you mean no. Is important and you’re gonna notice where you said yes when you meant no. And there’s gonna be a moment where you are okay saying no, and you might brace yourself and nothing bad will happen. And I think that moment. Also leads to some grief because you may realize that you were doing things to protect yourself, and it was a pattern that you created when you were young and it worked and it was needed at that time. But now you are a grown ass adult and you don’t necessarily need the, pattern. But maybe you’ve created a bit of that experience for yourself by acting that way in places that you didn’t need to, like with the apartment complex, right? Every one of those moments is like a brick in a foundation of the woman that you were and the woman that you’re now becoming. And there can be a new steadiness, right? A new groundedness in this, a new version of you that isn’t looking for permission, or to validate yourself from anybody else, and that’s self-trust,? And that I think is really the beginning , of living a big life, right? So this season, as we’re going really into the, real Christmas holiday season, whatever holiday you that you celebrate, this time of year, new Year’s at least, that is a universal, but I want you to just notice. You are allowed to rebuild a relationship with yourself. I want you to remember that and that you are not necessarily becoming somebody new, but you are returning to the woman that you always have been and that you’ve always been meant to be. And this is the one who knows, the one who is certain, the one who chooses, the one who trusts herself. And the one who trusts herself enough to live a life that is built on that reflection of truth. And you can start it right now, practice through the holidays. There’ll be so many opportunities to practice on the holidays. And just start with one little promise. I will not abandon myself again. Alright. That’s all I got for you this week. Thanks so much for listening. I love you guys so much. I will see you, I will see you next week. I think what we’re gonna do, we’ll have maybe one more this year, and then I’m gonna take some time off for the holiday, which I’m really excited about, and then we’ll be back after the new year. , My plan is to be here next week. Then take some time. So I’ll see you next week, but I hope if you don’t catch next week, I hope you have a really wonderful, a wonderful holiday and new year. I hope you do something that really lights you up. I hope you see the value that you brought to everybody over this past year and. How you can really show up for yourself in a new way in 2026. , 2025 is the year of endings. It is a nine year in numerology. We are moving into a one year, and that is the year of new beginnings. So what do you need to leave behind this year and what can you call in for next? We’ll talk about that maybe more next week. All right. I love you guys. I’ll see you then. Bye-bye. Thanks for joining me on The Art of Living Big. I hope today’s episode sparked something within you, maybe pushed you to dream a little bit bigger and live a little larger. Don’t forget to subscribe. Leave us a review and share this podcast with someone you know who might need a little inspiration today. You can find me over on Instagram at Betsy Pake. And on my YouTube channel. Remember, the world is vast. Your potential is endless, and your life, it’s yours to shape. Until next time, keep reaching, keep exploring and keep living big.

How Journaling, Community & Self-Compassion Can Transform Recovery: A Conversation with Sonia In this episode, Sonia from Sisters in Sobriety joins us for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, journaling, trauma, and rebuilding life after addiction. Sonia shares how her drinking escalated from teenage experimentation to daily wine-drinking as a high-functioning professional. While she never had the "traditional" external bottom, she described being emotionally bottomed out — chronically ill, blacking out, and unable to imagine a future. What finally shifted? A moment of clarity at brunch, when she said "no" to a mimosa for the first time. From there, she began exploring sobriety through AA literature, community support, and eventually the practice that changed everything: journaling. Key topics we covered: Moderation vs. abstinence: Some people can moderate; some can't. Addiction exists on a spectrum. Trauma and dissociation: Many of us learned early to ignore our intuition and numb discomfort. Healing through writing: Journaling processes emotions the same way talking to a friend does. Different journaling styles: Morning pages (The Artist's Way) Gratitude lists Emotional processing Prompt-based journaling Somatic/body-scan journaling Rebuilding after betrayal: Journaling helped Sonia reclaim her identity after divorce. The importance of community: A network of supportive women helped her through the darkest moments.     ACTION ITEMS FOR LISTENERS ✔️ Try morning pages for 7 days — write 3 pages of unfiltered thoughts every morning. ✔️ Start a nightly gratitude list focusing on 3 things from that day. ✔️ Practice a weekly "body-scan journal session" and write about physical sensations + emotions. ✔️ Identify 3 people you can call when you're struggling — and practice willingness calls. ✔️ Reflect on the question: Can I moderate? — and be honest with your evidence.     BOOKS MENTIONED Blackout — Sarah Hepola Running with Scissors — Augusten Burroughs The Artist's Way — Julia Cameron The Power of Two-Way Prayer — Father Bill W. Radical Self-Acceptance — Tara Brach The Obstacle Is the Way — Ryan Holiday  

Today's show deals with the loss of a spouse, which we all know is a serious and devastating loss for so many women. In fact, here are some statistics on being a widow in the United States:For women under 50, being widowed occurs less than 12% and under 40, it's less than 5%.Even though it seems rare, this adds up to 73,000 new U.S. widows each year between the ages of 35-54 years old.The average age for widowhood in the U.S. is around 59, but like I just said, many women are widowed much younger, during their working years. And PS, if we take age out of the mix, 2,800 women are widowed each day, or over 1 million per year. That's staggering.This topic hits particularly close to home for me because my mom was in that statistic. She was 43 years old when my dad died from kidney cancer that move to the bone at 48. 48. I wanted Sandy to share her story because it is an important one. Also, Sandy pays it forward with tips for other women facing a similar situation and the aftermath of challenges from being a widow.In my discussion with Sandy, we chatted about:Her late husband, Scott's, story.How Sandy handled life and work after Scott's passing.The challenges widows face. What Sandy's life and work look like today. Resources that Sandy recommends widows leverage to make the season more bearable.Some of the tips and resources that Sandy provides during our conversation are unexpected, so listen in!Here's more about Sandy:Sandy Ramage-Kallal has over 15 years of experience in the credit union industry and currently serves as Director of Member Experience at the Illinois Credit Union League, supporting nearly 200 credit unions. Her background includes roles in training and development, community relations, and project management, as well as experience in education and nonprofit leadership. Sandy has served on the League's Young Professional Advisory Committee, chaired the Burnett Chapter of Credit Unions, and presented at national conferences. She holds a master's in social Geography and a bachelor's in history from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Outside of work, Sandy enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter.

What if the limits you're carrying into next year are actually just leftovers from last year?In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with monthly mentor and longtime partner Brian Kavicky of Lushin to dig into the mindset traps that keep leaders stuck, especially the belief that the future must be an incremental extension of the past. Together, they explore why small, “reasonable” goals drain energy, how setting massive goals forces clarity, and what to do in the uncomfortable space where you still don't know how you'll achieve them.They also break down the difference between momentum and real data, why experimentation is essential in seasons of growth, and how to avoid confusing positive feedback with actual market traction. Tiffany shares the behind-the-scenes details of her testing process as she builds Life of And, including the experiments that are working, those that aren't yet, and what she's learning from early conversations with companies and ERGs.You'll walk away with a framework to:Use experimentation to validate ideas and accelerate learningBuild a healthy sales culture that centers on solving real problemsShift from founder-dependent revenue to team-powered growthIdentify when to let go so your team can scale what you startedWish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here. For more from Tiffany:Check out Tiffany's 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/2025-Holiday-Gift-GuideFollow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauderLearn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com Mentioned in this episode:286: Why You Need To Stop Apologizing290: How to Set Goals That Scare You (and Actually Hit Them)Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:28) Incremental vs. massive goals(04:19) Exploring big goals(10:10) Setting and testing hypotheses(11:12) Experimentation and data collection(16:37) Leveraging speaking engagements(18:49) Setting priorities and testing pro forma(20:14) Understanding market feedback and inventor syndrome(23:23) Rebuilding sales culture at Element Three(25:18) Defining and building a sales culture(33:16) Scaling revenue and leadership developmentCheck out the apps and sponsor of this episode:This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.Created in partnership with Share Your Genius  Your Holiday Gift Guide Starts Here: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/2025-Holiday-Gift-Guide

Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale Jr join Henry Lake to share about what he learned at MLB's winter meetings and the most pressing needs the Twins are hoping to address as the offseason progresses.

Ray and Nick discuss the current state of the Sacramento Kings, including how the team got to this point and options going forward, before they do their usual recap of the week that was and preview the week of games ahead. They cover four potential approaches that team leadership may have had coming into the season, and where the team stands at this point in the season. Then, they recap a 1-2 week for the Kings, including their biggest win of the season against the Miami Heat. Finally, they wrap up by previewing the games in the week ahead. Timestamps: 1:00: Rebuilding discussion/four potential preseason approaches to the team 25:00: Recap/Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On paper, Anna Scaife's business Anna Lou of London looked unstoppable — multi–seven-figure turnover, dream stockists like Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, celebrity customers, even a Carnaby Street shop. But behind the scenes, the numbers were quietly telling a very different story.With thanks to this episode's sponsor Faire (https://faire.com/) Use the code 'GamePlan25' to claim 50% off and free shipping with your first order!Hi, I'm Catherine Erdly. This week on the Resilient Retail Game Plan, I'm digging into the real retail profit vs turnover conversation.What happens when the visibility shoots up, the orders explode, but the margins… don't?Anna shares how she scaled too fast, drowned in stock, tried to please every buyer, and chased the kind of “success” that looks incredible on Instagram — but nearly cost her the entire business.We talk about the ego hits, the financial shocks, the burnout, and the moment she finally rebuilt everything from a place of alignment, clarity and actual profit.If you've ever felt the pressure to keep growing, keep adding more, keep saying yes — even when it's draining your cashflow — this one's going to land. Hard.We cover:– Why high turnover means nothing without margin– How stockists can destroy cashflow without you noticing– When “busy” becomes a red flag– The emotional cost of maintaining the illusion of success– Rebuilding with a made-to-order model– Why alignment and nervous system regulation matter more than people admit– What sustainable retail growth really looks likeThis is the story behind the story.And it's one every product founder needs to hear.Timestamped summary00:00 "Anna's Untold Business Struggles"04:23 "Pivoting to Sustainable Simplicity"06:29 "Misalignment and Rediscovering Purpose"09:45 "Wholesaling: Shuffling Stock Globally"16:03 "Staying Aligned in Business"19:32 "Intentional Business Growth Insights"Enjoy the episode? DM me your lightbulb moments or next guest wish list @resilientretailclub on Instagram. Please rate, follow, and review this podcast in your app—it helps more indie founders decide to give us a try!Mentioned in this episode:Faire 50% offerUse the code GamePlan25 to get 50% off and free shipping with your first order at faire.comFaire 50% off - use code 'GamePlan25'

We are living in what some are calling “a loneliness epidemic.” The holidays, a time for celebrating our connections to each other, only amplify feelings of loneliness for many people. As we are more connected, digitally speaking, than ever before, we have never been more disconnected from one another as human beings. We are tackling this issue head-on today! I'm thrilled to bring you a timely interview with a husband-and-wife team that knows what it means to stick together in partnership. They give us insights into their unique partnership approach, the concept of “sticking together” in an organizational context, and practical strategies for building cohesive teams. Lee and Julie view their current work as the most important of their careers, as it addresses loneliness and the impaired social skills that have emerged since the COVID-19 pandemic in our country. This topic is essential to all of us who have lost our muscle of human connection, and we can rebuild it–one intentional step at a time. Are you ready to improve your connection skills? Join us now!Dr. Lee Colan and Julie Davis-Colan co-founded The L Group in 1999, driven by a personal calling to equip and encourage leaders to achieve healthy growth. They are CEO advisors, executive coaches, and bestselling authors of 16 leadership books translated into 10 languages. Lee is a former chief human resource officer, organizational psychologist, and leadership consultant who has worked with some of America's top companies. Julie is a corporate health strategist and leadership consultant who has spearheaded the implementation of corporate wellness initiatives for many of America's leading organizations. In this episode, Lee and Julie discuss their collaborative work in leadership development, organized culture, and their newly released book Stick Together: A Simple Leadership Lesson for Building a Winning Culture. Their next book will be published in September of 2026. Show Highlights:Lee and Julie's writing process: Pinpointing what the world needs to hear (in their next book) through their consulting workSocial skills are skills that need to be practiced.Multiple factors have contributed to loneliness since the COVID pandemic.Fact: We were born to connect. All of our efforts to live a healthy lifestyle (nutrition, exercise, good sleep, etc.) are canceled out by our lack of social connections.The quality of our relationships is integral to living a long, healthy life. Action steps of Colan's model to improve your connection skills:Reach out. “If you're in line, get offline!” Everyone wants to be seen, heard, and acknowledged.Seek understanding. Find out the story behind the person and find common points of connection.Make memories. Initiate shared experiences, whether with new friends, old friends, or teams at work. Check in. A text, voicemail, email, or phone call can help cement your connection to another person. Lean into both difficult and celebratory situations by showing up. Rituals are an important part of connecting us and creating memories, whether with family, friends, or work teams. Creating connections produces positive physiological and psychological outcomes.Even remote workers can create intentional points of connection within their teams. One key takeaway from Dr. Lee: “Take one little baby step. Reach out to somebody today.”One key takeaway from Julie: “Make a commitment to reaching out to someone each day. Your life will be much more enjoyable, and you will be happier. It's a beautiful...

Recorded - 12/7/2025 On Episode 351 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we ring in the holiday season with our annual Christmas deep dive. This time, we look at The Family Stone in honor of the late great Diane Keaton. Before we get there, we review two new movies that are potential big awards players. Can Hamnet and Jay Kelly live up to the hype? Here are the highlights:What We've Been Watching(5:00) "Abominable Christmas" - Todd Liotta Meter Karen Review(7:45) "Rebel Without a Cause" - Adam Sh*t on My Shelf Review(12:50) "Rebuilding" - Zach Review(18:30) "Trumbo" & "Oh. What. Fun." - Terry Reviews(26:00) "Hamnet" - Featured Review(41:30) "Jay Kelly" - Featured Review"THE FAMILY STONE" 20TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE(1:02:00) "The Family Stone" Trivia(1:15:00) First Impressions(1:31:20) Mt. Rushmore: Holiday Movie Blind Spots(1:46:30) Recasting "The Family Stone"(2:07:20) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character Triumvirate(2:22:20) Tripod of Depravity, Best Scene, Gripes and Conspiracies(2:32:30) LVP, MVP, Quote of the DayFind AlmostSideways everywhere!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠almostsideways.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostSideways Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terry's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideterry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/Todd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Too Cool for Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @adamsideways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

NFL Insider Brian Baldinger joins The Roast to breakdown where the 49ers stand coming out of the bye week and why the future of the franchise is still bright.

There are seasons when everything familiar starts to fall away, and even though it may be aligned, it can still be really hard. Cynthia is in one of those seasons. She's walking through a divorce, preparing to sell her home, and moving out of a life that no longer reflects who she's becoming. And in the midst of all of it, she's starting to notice a new version of herself rising: one that's learning to live from her body instead of her mind. A version that is not just surviving, but choosing to be in sacred devotion to herself and her path. In this conversation, Spirit reveals the deeper transformation underneath the surface. Cynthia is being invited to move out of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and energetic over-responsibility. She's healing from the imprint of growing up with a narcissistic parent, learning how to come into her own energy, and beginning to trust that she knows how to take care of herself. This moment is about more than just the external changes. It's about rebuilding from the inside out and learning to let her nervous system, her body, and her inner truth guide the way forward. This is such a powerful conversation if you're in a moment where life is shifting, especially if it feels like everything is changing at once. You'll hear how to meet yourself with grace, how to choose self-devotion even when you're scared, and how to trust that the foundation you're building is exactly what will carry you forward. May it support you wherever you are on your path. Love, Sarah Helpful Links: Join us in THE JOURNEY Our mentorship portal https://sarahnoble.com/journey/ Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive teachings and content.  https://snoble.substack.com/ Download our FREE guide to Ignite Your Intuition, complete with audio teachings, work books, ceremony guidelines and a guided meditation. https://sarahnoble.com/ignite-your-intuition-optin/ Take the quiz! Discover The Intuitive Language of your Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/quiz-landing-page/ Follow us on youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@sarahnoble-awakened Dive into our Intuitive Development Courses at School for the Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/soulcourses/ Meditate with me on the Insight Timer App https://insig.ht/7pToN8LxVmb?utm_source=copy_link Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2iitYw5Fkf8k8r878kImR6svk8YeytB_N4fr0lv2tA3Znyg/viewform   PODCAST EDITOR: Angelina Gurrola  https://theintentionaledit.com/   PODCAST ART: Vanessa  Guerrero  https://www.elevationdesignstudio.co/   Want to Find Out More about Sarah?   WRITER, MYSTIC, CREATIVE, SPIRITUAL MENTOR   Throughout my life I have been guided by the warrioress archetype, an independent female spirit whose primary purpose is to achieve freedom and sovereignty of her life. This was not always a conscious endeavor for me, yet she pulled at my heart and led me on adventures far and wide and wild. She has taught me to live by spirals and wheels and cycles. To live each day as a ritual, knowing that I am the source of my life. Everything comes FROM me and that my obstacles are actually the path to living an even greater and wilder existence. She has shown me that true LEADERS rally for and with life, not against it. So, now I live in devotion to a higher standard of ALIVENESS for us all.   You can find more resources at the links below…   Website: http://www.SarahNoble.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakened.embodied.empowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakened.embodied.empowered Substack: https://snoble.substack.com/ Email: Hello@SarahNoble.com

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hany Demian, physician, chronic pain specialist, and founder of Praesentia Healthcare, to explore how cutting-edge regenerative medicine is redefining spine care and long-term healing. From PRP therapy to genetic testing and non-surgical interventions, Dr. Demian is leading the way in helping patients not just manage pain — but truly recover mobility, vitality, and quality of life. As the visionary behind Pain Care Clinics in Canada and the BioSpine Institute in Florida, Dr. Demian's integrative approach merges the precision of modern science with the body's natural ability to heal itself. Through innovations like bedside ultrasound diagnostics, stem cell alternatives, and personalized treatment plans, he is transforming the way chronic pain and spine disorders are treated across North America. Tune in to discover: ·       How platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and peptide therapies accelerate recovery. ·       The body's innate regenerative potential and how to harness it. ·       How genetic testing personalizes treatment for optimal outcomes. ·       Why non-surgical spine care is revolutionizing modern medicine. Whether you're navigating chronic pain or seeking the latest advancements in regenerative health, this episode offers powerful insights into the future of personalized, holistic medicine. Follow Dr. Demian's work and learn more here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Dr. Hany Demian socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhanydemian/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dr-Demian-100081349937789/  X: https://x.com/DrHanyDemian  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drhanydemain  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dochanydemian 

When your body whispers, do you listen — or do you wait until it screams? In this powerful Legacy Series conversation, I sit down with Bruna DiCecca, founder of Ritual Beauty & Wellness, to unpack what really happens when your business, identity, and nervous system collapse at the same time… and how you rebuild from truth instead of survival. This is a lesson in body-led business, reinvention, and the courage to burn down what no longer matches your energetic signature. In this episode, we dive into: The quiet whispers your body gives you long before burnout hits The moment Bruna realized she was living inside someone else's vision What really happens when your nervous system shuts down Rebuilding a business from soul, & strategy The identity collapse that COVID triggered — and the rebirth that followed How trauma-informed, body-based modalities brought her back home Why your 40s + 50s are your true activation years How to lead a business that nourishes you instead of draining you VISIT RITUAL BEAUTY & WELLNESS RITUAL ON INSTAGRAM*********************************************************************** Connect with me on INSTAGRAM I'm offering a limited number of free 30-min Subconscious Strategy Sessions this month. This isn't a fluffy mindset chat or a generic strategy audit. This is a sharp, clarity-driven session where we look at exactly what's fragmenting your energy. You'll leave with clear insight into why your results don't match your effort, and what needs to shift.

In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Peter Borzak, the Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Pine Tree, a leading national retail real estate company. Peter shares insights from his nearly 30-year career in developing, acquiring, and operating retail assets, and the journey that shaped Pine Tree into a $3 billion portfolio company. The discussion includes Peter's career beginnings, his experience navigating the 2008 financial crisis, and tips on leadership, trust, and resilience in the real estate industry. Peter also delves into Pine Tree's strategic focus on necessity-based open-air shopping centers and their coast-to-coast presence in the United States.00:00 Introduction to Peter Borzak and Pine Tree01:49 Peter's Early Career and Real Estate Beginnings04:26 Founding Pine Tree and Overcoming Challenges07:15 Navigating the Real Estate Market and Scaling Pine Tree11:23 The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis17:20 Rebuilding and Future Outlook38:21 Realizing the Importance of Effort Over Results39:52 Balancing Business and Family Life43:26 Coping with Stress and Maintaining Health45:21 The Responsibilities and Challenges of Being a CEO50:04 Motivations and Influences57:15 The Importance of Listening and Learning01:02:13 Pine Tree's Success and Future Plans01:07:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Smashburger founder Tom Ryan and CEO Jim Sullivan join Fast Casual Nation to reveal their bold strategy to reclaim the brand's position in the better burger category. Discover how their new "Belief is in the bite" philosophy, innovative $4.99 value platform, and surprise Big Dog success are driving a comeback story. Plus, learn about their aggressive five-year plan to grow from 200 to over 1,000 locations through strategic franchising and non-traditional venues. This conversation explores menu innovation, operational excellence, and why they believe the QSR guys can't compete on quality and fast casual brands can't compete on their price.~This episode is brought to you by KRAFT Philadelphia Cream Cheese~Visit https://bit.ly/Kraft-FCNSmashburger #FastCasual #RestaurantIndustry00:00 – Intro and guests01:20 – Smashburger's new flavor-focused rebrand04:20 – CEO Jim Sullivan and Tom Ryan join06:10 – Smashburger history and product philosophy07:05 – Rebuilding brand identity and premium position08:10 – Fast innovation: LTOs and Big Dogs09:20 – Value platform at $4.9910:15 – Premium lineup and loaded sides12:00 – “Belief is in the bite” brand strategy13:20 – New logo, colors and store identity17:15 – Growth goals and expansion plansGet Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory

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Tiffany Aliche, better known as The Budgetnista, built a multimillion-dollar empire rooted in transparency, discipline, and service. From being scammed out of $35,000 and sleeping on her sister's couch to leading a global financial education movement, Tiffany's story is a masterclass in rebuilding, resilience, and radical integrity. In this episode of So Ambitious, Tiffany joins host Felecia Hatcher to unpack her journey from preschool teacher to eight-figure entrepreneur. She breaks down what it really means to build a profitable, values-based business without outside funding, how to heal a toxic relationship with money, and why slow and steady growth beats overnight success every time. Tiffany also opens up about her late husband's influence, her unique leadership style, and how she's creating generational impact through community, honesty, and heart-centered entrepreneurship. This episode is a blueprint for founders, dreamers, and builders who want to grow sustainably – without losing their soul in the process. KEY POINTS  - Tiffany's traumatic financial wake-up call: losing $35,000 to a scam before the recession - Rebuilding from $300,000 in debt and moving back home with her parents - The power of community and vulnerability in overcoming financial shame - Turning pain into purpose: from teaching preschool to teaching personal finance - How The Budgetnista became an eight-figure, self-funded business - Why venture capital wasn't her path and how she built wealth through ownership - Creating a healthy company culture rooted in trust, rest, and autonomy - Financial wellness as emotional wellness: healing toxic money beliefs - How Tiffany runs a debt-free business that prioritizes team wellbeing and sustainability - Legacy redefined: kindness, obedience, and being a vessel for impact QUOTES  “The worst thing for someone who's not ready for success is to become successful.” – Tiffany Aliche “You don't have to be perfect before you start; you just have to be willing to grow.” – Tiffany Aliche “Revenue is freedom—it's what allows you to serve with integrity.”  – Felecia Hatcher “Money is an amplifier. If you have poor business habits, funding will only make it worse.” – Tiffany Aliche “Entrepreneurship will rock you, but it will also reveal you. It pulls you to your highest self if you let it.” – Tiffany Aliche RESOURCES  Tiffany Aliche Felecia Hatcher IG | @feleciahatcher Black Ambition IG | @blackambitionprize So Ambitious is produced by EPYC Media 

This week, Syrians have been celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime and the end of almost 14 years of civil war. In the year since, the former jihadist turned leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been on an international charm offensive. But has life improved for ordinary Syrians back home? And has Sharaa proven himself to be the reformer the west wants him to be? Today we're joined from Damascus by the BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen.Producer: Sam Chantarasak Executive producer: James Shield Senior news editor: China Collins Mix: Travis Evans Photo: A young girl sits on her father's shoulders during a parade marking the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Idlib, Syria. Bilal al-Hammoud/EPA/Shutterstock

Please enjoy this specially featured episode of LA Times Studio's Rebuilding LA. What's next for L.A. in the wake of its recent wildfires? In “Rebuilding Los Angeles,” broadcast journalist Kate Cagle examines the systems that failed us, the path forward and the innovative fire recovery efforts making L.A. more resilient. This episode features prominent city developer Rick Caruso and a conversation about his role in the rebuilding efforts as the Palisades try to find their new normal nearly a year after the fires. FEEDROP

Ryan "Birdman" Parrott grew up without direction, failed classes, and struggled to connect. One sentence from a Marine teacher flipped a switch and pushed him toward the Navy SEALs. That decision dropped him into one of the toughest training pipelines on the planet and later into Iraq, where a roadside bomb almost killed him.   In this episode, Ryan breaks down the mindset that carried him from a chaotic childhood to SEAL Team deployments, a near-fatal blast, and the long climb to rebuild purpose after war. His story shows what grit, discipline, and resilience look like when the pressure is real. If you want a clear picture of mental toughness from someone who earned it, this conversation will push you to get moving. Three Key Learnings 1. How daily discipline builds real toughness. 2. Why taking care of your body keeps you in the fight. 3. How purpose and forward movement rebuild you after hard hits Timestamps 00:00 Who is Ryan "Birdman" Parrott 01:00 Growing up without direction 03:08 The teacher who changed his life 04:09 Discovering the SEALs and committing fully 05:53 What it really takes to survive BUD/S 00:00 Ryan "Birdman" Parrott 00:13 Growing up lonely without direction 03:14 Committing to becoming a SEAL 05:48 Surviving BUD/S and learning real toughness 07:24 Entering the teams and finding meaning 08:42 First deployment realities 12:30 Explosion & how Team survived 17:00 Returning injured to deployment 18:47 Leaving the Teams 19:42 Rebuilding purpose 21:08 Sons of the Flag Tools & Frameworks Mentioned Win the fight first Get off the X Take care of your body after training Repetition as progression Movement prevents idleness Stay busy to avoid complacency Remember that omorrow is not promised. Discipline and movement keep you sharp, intentional, and ready for whatever comes next.   What's your hard? If this story moved you, sign up, show up, and do something about it. Spartan.com. No more excuses.

Zach sits down with Kristan and Brook Seaford, a couple whose marriage was transformed overnight when Kristan contracted a rare and catastrophic infection in 2013. What began as strep throat and the flu quickly escalated into pneumonia, sepsis, organ failure, septic shock, and ultimately the loss of both hands, one foot, and part of the other—a 108-day medical ordeal across six hospitals that changed her life and their family forever. But what unfolds in this interview is not just a medical story—it's a relationship story. Kristan describes the grief of returning home to a toddler who no longer recognized her, the ache of losing the physical abilities that once defined her identity, and the spiritual shift from fierce independence to complete dependence on God. Brook shares his own transformation as the family's roles flipped overnight—learning to parent five children, run a home he once took for granted, and support a partner rebuilding her life. Together, Kristan and Brook talk about humor as survival, forgiveness as practice, community as a lifeline, and the unexpected gifts that emerged from unimaginable loss. They explore how their affection, partnership, and independence have evolved, how they've adapted to enjoy life together in new ways, and how their children have grown stronger, more empathetic, and more capable because of what their family lived through. Kristan now speaks publicly about resilience, faith, and healing—and this conversation demonstrates the courage and compassion at the heart of her work. Key Takeaways A medical miracle and a marital transformation – Kristan survived sepsis and organ failure, losing limbs but gaining a deeper sense of gratitude, faith, and purpose. Roles reversed overnight – Brook shifted from traditional breadwinner to full-time caregiver and household manager, discovering new respect for the invisible labor of parenting and home life. Anger and grief show up differently – She grieved deeply but rarely felt anger; he felt anger for her, mourning all that had been taken from someone he loved. Rebuilding attachment takes intention – Their 13-month-old daughter was terrified when Kristan came home—so Kristan slept on the nursery floor for months to rebuild their bond. Humor is holy – Dark humor and playful banter became a coping mechanism for both the trauma and the awkward social moments that followed. The story shaped their kids – Their five children grew more independent, responsible, and compassionate as they adapted to new family rhythms. Partnership evolves – Though physical limitations changed what activities they can share, they now intentionally seek “new fun” together—breweries, museums, comedy clubs, creative classes, and cruises instead of scuba diving. Her disability makes her a better counselor – Kristan says she isn't a good mom, wife, or therapist despite what happened—but in many ways because of it. Guest Info Kristan Seaford Speaker, therapist, author, and survivor. Kristan shares her story of catastrophic illness, limb loss, resilience, and faith through her counseling practice and speaking engagements. Learn more at https://www.kristanseaford.com/. Brook Seaford Pastor, father, and caregiver whose perspective brings honesty, steadiness, and depth to the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #1068 If you've been cheated on or you're the one who broke the trust, this episode breaks down what to actually do next. Doug and Chris get real about what betrayal looks like inside a marriage, the shame that often comes with it, and how most men either shut down or avoid dealing with it head-on. They talk through how to stop sweeping things under the rug, the exact first steps to take when trust has been broken, and why just moving on doesn't work. You'll hear about the Clean Slate Method, why taking ownership (even when it feels unfair) is key, and what micro-commitments actually look like in real life. If your wife feels distant, if you're walking on eggshells, or if you're the one carrying guilt, this episode will help you see the path forward and it starts with showing up differently than you have before. You'll learn why consistency matters more than big promises. The truth is, most guys try to fix the problem the wrong way and it only pushes her further. Doug and Chris explain what rebuilding trust really looks like day-to-day. They also break down the difference between being needed and being wanted by your partner. And you'll hear why her testing you isn't a bad sign, it's actually your window of opportunity. Want a simple step-by-step breakdown on how to fix what's broken in your marriage? Watch the free training at https://fixmarriage.thepowerfulman.com/scales. It'll walk you through exactly how to get clarity and start turning things around.

What does it really look like to build a tech company from scratch — as a woman, a founder, a mother, and a deeply intuitive leader? And what happens when you hit the wall of burnout… but choose to rebuild your business from a place of ease, alignment, and sovereignty instead of hustle? This week, I sit down with the extraordinary Heather Udo, Founder & CEO of Shoppable — a SaaS platform powering shoppable experiences for major retailers, global CPG brands, and creators. Heather shares the truth behind: ✨ Growing Shoppable into a profitable tech company over 14 years ✨ Navigating male-dominated startup culture ✨ Raising (or intentionally not raising) VC funding ✨ Coaching first-time tech founders ✨ Being a mother while running a company ✨ Using AI the right way for e-commerce ✨ Rebuilding after burnout ✨ Creating a life and business led by alignment, not adrenaline She also breaks down how Shoppable helps stylists, bloggers, designers & creators stop losing commission to coupon extensions (

In this episode of Decorating Pages, Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop sits down with Production Designer Cara Brower to talk about designing Hedda, Amazon MGM Studios' new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler—now streaming on Prime Video. Brower—whose credits include Candyman, The Marvels, Twin Peaks: The Return, Us, and Hail, Caesar!—explains how she found and transformed a single English country estate into Hedda's entire universe: grand staircase, dark entry hall, sensual bedroom, secret telephone nook, glass conservatory with a deadly chandelier, and a lakeside bonfire that bookends the story. The conversation digs into:How Ibsen's original themes of power, boredom, control, and societal constraints on women informed the design choicesLayering Victorian architecture with Art Deco curves, 1960s-inspired pattern, and bold modern art so Hedda's home feels like a socialite's act of rebellionDesigning Hedda's bedroom as a cold, sensual, almost Hollywood-boudoir space that belongs entirely to herThe engineering and cross-department chaos behind the film's glass chandelier set pieceWhy shooting mostly on location—with minimal VFX—makes the film feel more immediate and theatricalPerfect listening if you love period drama, literary history, and extremely opinionated wallpaper.

In this episode of the Bare Knuckle Recovery Podcast, Zach Dawson and Bob Springer kick Nate and Tommy out of the studio to take over the mics to speak directly to the two groups of people who reach out to them the most: moms and significant others.Zach and Bob dive deep into the wreckage caused by active addiction, sharing vulnerable stories about the manipulation, lies, and fear they inflicted on the women who loved them most. They discuss the long, difficult road to rebuilding trust, emphasizing that sobriety is just the beginning... true recovery requires a complete change in behavior and integrity.Later in the episode, the conversation shifts to the realities of working in the recovery field. The hosts open up about the toll the job takes on their families, the necessity of accountability among teammates, and how they navigate the fine line between helping others and being present for their own homes.In this episode, we cover:The addict vs. the partner: How relationships survive the chaos and the transition into a healthy, sober dynamic.Rebuilding trust: Why "just trusting" an addict doesn't work and why it takes years of consistent action to repair the damage.The mother-son bond: Bob shares a touching story about taking his mother to breakfast with his own money and the redemption of being present for her when she passed away.The "monster" of addiction: Understanding how drugs change a person's personality and why they lash out at the people they love most.Accountability on the front lines: A raw look at how the BKR team supports each other, including a story about finding a stash of drugs on a job and relying on teammates to do the right thing.Whether you are a mother, father, a spouse, or someone in recovery trying to make amends, this episode offers a message of hope: don't give up, because people can and do change.Watch this episode and all past episodes here: https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

In this episode, I'm joined by Marie Crews, a transformational coach, speaker, retreat facilitator, and best-selling author whose work is grounded in one core belief: your story can set you free. For over 15 years, Marie has helped women rewrite the narratives that limit them—guiding them through grief, trauma, and profound life transitions with compassion, courage, and clarity. Marie's 25-year journey of self-discovery led her to the practice that became her greatest healing tool: journal writing. This deeply personal process inspired her to create The Nautilus Way: Write Your Way Free, a powerful and proven method that helps women break emotional patterns, process grief, rewire limiting beliefs, and intentionally shape who they're becoming. Her story is one of extraordinary resilience. Raised in poverty in rural Louisiana and a single mother of two at a young age, Marie fought to build a stable life for her family. She eventually left corporate America to pursue her calling—supporting women's healing and studying mind-body psychology. But in 2017, Marie faced unimaginable heartbreak when she suddenly lost her son, just two years after her mother's unexpected death. Instead of letting grief define her, she turned inward, using the same tools she teaches to rise again, rediscover her strength, and choose life with intention. This lived experience, combined with years of transformational coaching, makes her uniquely equipped to support women with authenticity, empathy, and hard-won wisdom. Today, Marie leads life-changing women's retreats, including one exclusively for grieving mothers, in her newly built Gulf-front home in Florida—a sacred space for healing, confidence, and personal awakening. Her work consistently helps women reconnect with forgotten parts of themselves, uncover subconscious patterns, and step forward with renewed peace, purpose, and self-trust. Marie Crews is a certified health and wellness coach, a successful entrepreneur, and the best-selling author of Even When…She Rose—a testament to her unwavering commitment to rising through adversity and helping others do the same. This episode dives into: ✨ The healing power of journaling and emotional expression ✨ Rewiring limiting beliefs and breaking generational patterns ✨ Navigating profound grief and loss authentically ✨ Mind-body practices for trauma and emotional release ✨ Rebuilding identity after loss and life transitions ✨ The transformative impact of women's retreats and community If you're seeking healing, clarity, or a deeper connection to your own inner wisdom, Marie's story—and her work—will inspire you to rise, no matter what you've endured. Episode Highlights Journaling for grief recovery Emotional healing tools for women Transformational coaching for women Navigating grief and loss Grieving mothers support Trauma-informed journaling Mind-body connection healing Women's healing retreats Florida Gulf-front healing retreat Healing after losing a child Personal transformation stories Breaking generational trauma Rewriting limiting beliefs Journaling for emotional breakthroughs Know Marie Crews SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Website: www.mariecrews.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marieeurecrews  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empowermentandgriefguide  Did you enjoy today's episode? Welcome to New Ways Barre. We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being. Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In  Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com  Let me hear your thoughts!

This episode of Thoughts Unlocked dives into why trust is the hidden driver behind every successful team and culture. From balancing warmth and competence to the micro-moments that either strengthen or erode credibility, you'll hear practical ways leaders can create psychological safety, rebuild broken trust, and foster collaboration that feels effortless instead of forced. If you want a team that's engaged, innovative, and aligned, this conversation shows how to start building trust, one interaction at a time. 00:00 – Introduction & setup 01:20 – Why trust is the foundation of every team 02:04 – Psychological safety: speaking up without fear 02:29 – Warmth + competence: the two questions people ask of leaders 03:45 – Micro-moments: deposits and withdrawals in your "trust bank" 04:24 – Vulnerability and consistency in leadership 05:26 – Rebuilding broken trust: the 1N = 5P rule 06:03 – Trust makes collaboration effortless Website: skotwaldron.com

In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, I sit down with my good friend Sean Cochran, CEO of Men for Life, to have one of the rawest conversations we've ever shared on this podcast. Sean opens up about losing his first child to abortion at 19 and the seven-year spiral that followed—addiction, gambling, overdoses, isolation, and hitting rock bottom on the floor of a dirty hotel room. His story is one of unimaginable darkness, but also unbelievable redemption.   We explore how culture has silenced men in the abortion conversation, the devastating emotional impact so many men carry in secret, and Sean's journey from shame to recovery, fatherhood, and ultimately becoming a national voice for men who feel unseen in this space. We also dive into the mission behind Men for Life, the data behind father involvement, and how redefining authentic masculinity can change families and communities for generations.     Timeline Summary   [0:00] Sean begins sharing why abortion is not just a "women's issue." [2:03] The staggering data on how many men are affected by abortion every year. [3:56] Sean's personal story begins—19 years old, his girlfriend is pregnant. [5:06] Learning the abortion would happen despite his desire to keep the baby. [6:34] The counselor who told him "this doesn't affect you"—and how that shaped years of silence. [8:05] Addiction escalates: cocaine, ecstasy, gambling, and stealing. [9:25] Hitting rock bottom in a hotel room and believing he would die. [10:59] A moment of surrender and prayer that changed everything. [12:50] Entering treatment, beginning healing, and naming his son "Michael." [15:38] Rebuilding: finishing college, law school, starting a family. [17:04] Adopting three children—and the powerful contrast between two mothers' choices. [18:28] Realizing he was failing as a lawyer, husband, and father—and shutting down his law practice. [21:00] Discovering men everywhere carry hidden abortion wounds after speaking publicly for the first time. [23:03] How Sean was led—against his own plans—to become CEO of Men for Life. [26:05] The mission: creating a fatherhood program that transforms young men and saves lives. [28:00] Why authentic masculinity is rooted in service, courage, sacrifice, and Christ-like leadership. [30:00] How men can get involved and support Men for Life.     Five Key Takeaways Men are deeply impacted by abortion, yet culture has told them their voice doesn't matter. One in five men will lose a child to abortion by age 45—and most carry that pain alone. Sean's seven-year spiral was fueled by unprocessed grief, shame, and the belief that he "didn't matter." Father involvement changes outcomes: when men see an ultrasound and go through a fatherhood program, 97% choose life. Authentic masculinity isn't domination—it's service, courage, sacrifice, and living for something bigger than yourself.     Links & Resources Mentioned Men for Life Website: https://menforlife.org Contact Sean Directly: Email: sean@menforlife.org or https://menforlife.org/contact-us Sean's Instagram: https://instagram.com/lseancorcoran Dad Edge Mastermind: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind Episode Show Notes Page: https://thedadedge.com/1411   Closing Remark If today's episode moved you, inspired you, or helped you feel less alone, please take a moment to rate, review, and share the podcast. Your support helps us reach more men who need these conversations.

Naveen Rao is cofounder and CEO of Unconventional AI, an AI chip startup building analog computing systems designed specifically for intelligence. Previously, Naveen led AI at Databricks and founded two successful companies: Mosaic (cloud computing) and Nervana (AI accelerators, acquired by Intel). In this episode, a16z's Matt Bornstein sits down with Naveen at NeurIPS to discuss why 80 years of digital computing may be the wrong substrate for AI, how the brain runs on 20 watts while data centers consume 4% of the US energy grid, the physics of causality and what it might mean for AGI, and why now is the moment to take this unconventional bet. Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends.Follow Naveen on X: https://x.com/NaveenGRaoFollow Matt on X: https://x.com/BornsteinMattFollow a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFollow a16z on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zFollow the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXFollow the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Please 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 http://a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find 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.

Tonya Higdon grew up in a good family, but childhood trauma pushed her into years of addiction involving nearly every drug you can imagine. She became a young mother while struggling to stay clean, bounced in and out of trouble, and eventually went on the run after multiple arrests for driving without a license. When she was finally caught, Tonya was sentenced to three years in the Florida state prison system—where she formed a long-term relationship with another woman that lasted her entire sentence. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Tonya shares her full story: her upbringing, addiction, life on the run, surviving prison, the realities of having a prison girlfriend, and how she worked to rebuild her life afterward. This conversation offers an honest look at trauma, recovery, and resilience for anyone interested in real-life stories, addiction journeys, and the truth about life behind bars. #PrisonStory #PrisonLife #LockedInWithIanBick #InmateStories #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonRelationships #RedemptionStory #prisonexperience Thank you to AURA FRAMES & DAWS for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN DAWS: Go to http://www.daws.org/ to donate, adopt or send items from their wishlist. Connect with Tonya Higdon: TikTok: stankself_ Instagram: stankself4201 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Her Story Before Prison & What Led Here 05:00 Childhood, Family Dynamics & Early Struggles 10:00 Trauma, Addiction Begins & Life Starts Unraveling 16:00 Losing Custody, Spiraling & Desperate Decisions 22:00 Life on the Run, Arrest & Reality Sets In 27:00 Sentencing Day: Walking Into Prison for the First Time 33:00 Prison Relationships, Survival & Finding Her Place Inside 39:00 Daily Life: Hustles, Routines & What Prison Food Is Really Like 45:00 Addiction Behind Bars & Hard Lessons Learned 50:00 Getting Out: Reentry, Rebuilding & Starting Over 56:00 Staying Sober, Finding Purpose & Her Social Media Journey 01:01:00 Family Healing, Forgiveness & Moving Forward 01:04:00 Her Advice: What She Learned & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The main focus of today's episode is the metaphorical concept of the "cocoon," which represents a period of necessary self-rebuilding and transformation for business owners to achieve higher levels of success, similar to a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Triplet emphasizes that while external help like coaching or peer groups can guide the process, the individual must fight their own way out of the cocoon, meaning they must implement the hard work and discipline required to break old habits, overcome discomfort, and develop new leadership skills to scale their business past common growth plateaus. Eric stresses that this transformation is a repeated lifestyle process, not a one-time event, and that many contractors fail by avoiding this crucial self-development phase. Key Takeaways: Recognize when your current version or habits are no longer sufficient to reach your future goals. Commit to doing the hard work yourself, as no one else can fight your way out of the cocoon for you. Embrace transformation as a continuous lifestyle rather than a singular, one-time event. Actively challenge your comfort zones and old habits to intentionally rebuild yourself on purpose. Stop waiting for external help to emerge from your struggle and start fighting immediately to achieve the next level of growth.

In this episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' host Russell Thackeray welcomes Ralph Brewer from Help for Men. Ralph shares his journey of overcoming personal challenges, including divorce and single fatherhood, which led him to create Help for Men and The Brotherhood. They discuss the concept of masculinity and its current crisis, touching on toxic masculinity, the role of men, and societal expectations. Ralph emphasises the importance of community, role models, and accountability in personal development and relationship growth. They also explore the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships and the need for men to find secure spaces for vulnerability and growth. Ralph's organisation, Help for Men, offers support through books, conferences, and discussion forums for men worldwide.00:00 Introduction00:50 Ralph's Background and Journey02:01 Exploring Masculinity and Toxic Masculinity02:44 Pendulum Swing in Male Behaviour04:38 Cultural Constants and Masculinity07:02 Gender Roles and Societal Expectations11:06 Parenting, Education, and Masculinity13:47 Safe Spaces and Vulnerability16:03 Accountability in Relationships16:53 Anxious Men and Avoidant Partners17:53 Therapy and Group Sessions19:28 The Role of Community and Role Models21:30 Victim Mentality and Personal Growth26:03 Rebuilding and Parenting30:28 Global Reach and ConferencesYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

It's another two for one deal on Under the Stole this month. We've got two interviews with some up and coming young directors. First, we talk to Lotfy Nathan about his apocryphal horror story THE CARPENTER'S SON starring Nicholas Cage and Noah Jupe. We follow that up with a completely different type of film, Max Walker-Silverman's REBUILDING, a beautiful reflection on life and loss starring Josh O'Connor. What movies are you checking out at the end of the year? Let us know at poppingcollarspodcast@gmail.com or send us your favorite 2025 movie recommendations on socials VOTE NOW for the 6th Annual Golden Poppers! Find us on the web at poppingcollarspodcast.com Don't forget to pick up some awesome merch Check out our Youtube offerings Read Greg's ramblings about movies at Letterboxd

Jason Ash, Chief of Data at Symetra, joins the show to unpack how a mid sized insurer is rebuilding its data stack and culture so business and technology actually pull in the same direction. He shares how his team brings actuaries, product leaders, and engineers into one data platform, and why opening that platform to non technical contributors has been a turning point. If you work in a regulated industry and are trying to move faster with data, this conversation gives you a very practical view of what it takes.Key takeaways• Business and tech only work when they share context and trustJason has sat in both seats, first as an actuary and now as a data and engineering leader. That dual background helps him translate between risk, regulation, and modern data practices, and it shapes how he frames projects around shared business outcomes rather than tools.• Put data leaders inside business line leadership, not on the outsideSeveral of Jason's managers sit on the leadership teams for Symetra's life, retirement, and group benefits divisions. They hear priorities and constraints at the same time as product and distribution leaders, which lets them frame data as a value add for new products instead of a back office cost.• Treat the warehouse as a shared product and measure contributors, not just tablesSymetra's dbt based warehouse started with about five contributors. Over three years they grew that to more than sixty, and half of those people sit outside the core data team. Business users learn to contribute SQL, documentation, and domain knowledge directly into the repo, which spreads ownership and reduces bottlenecks.• Shift stakeholders away from big bang launches to steady deliveryJason pushes his teams to think like software engineers. Rather than promising a perfect data product on a single date, they deliver an early slice of data, have partners use it right away, collect feedback, and improve every month. That builds trust and avoids the usual disappointment that comes with one big release.• Use maturity as a guide for where to investEarly on, his group picked a few strong champions who were willing to accept slower delivery in exchange for building real infrastructure. Now that the platform and practices are in place, the focus is on scale, reuse, and getting more people to build on the same foundation, including as AI capabilities start to reshape the work.Timestamped highlights00:53 Jason explains what Symetra actually does and how their product mix makes data work more complex than the company size might suggest02:19 From actuary to Chief of Data, and what sitting on both sides of the fence taught him about business and technology expectations08:08 Why mixing data engineers, data scientists, actuaries, and analysts on the same problems leads to stronger solutions than any single discipline alone13:44 How embedding data leaders into each business division's leadership group changed when and how data enters product discussions16:38 The dbt story at Symetra, and how more than sixty people across the company now contribute directly to the shared data warehouse26:22 Moving away from big bang data launches and setting expectations around early value, continuous feedback, and ongoing quality improvements32:06 The tension between safety and speed as AI advances, and what Jason worries about most for established insurers that move too slowlyPractical moves you can steal• Put data leaders on business line leadership teams so they hear priorities and constraints in real time, not after the roadmap is set• Track how many unique people contribute to your data warehouse and make that a visible success metric across the companyStay connectedIf this episode helped you think differently about data leadership in regulated industries, share it with a colleague who owns product, data, or actuarial work.

 "It wasn't just about getting more, it was about getting more to make a difference." —Bob Harrison   Some moments shake our confidence in what is possible. Old stories rise up, limits feel real, and self-doubt starts calling the shots. Then a new idea comes along and reminds us that a bigger life waits on the other side of the thinking that once kept us safe. Dr. Increase, Bob Harrison, shares how early conditioning, scarcity thinking, and personal loss shaped his approach to abundance. His journey reveals how a shift in mindset can ripple into faith, family, business, and long-term purpose. Press play for a wake-up call wrapped in real stories, practical wisdom, and a few laughs from a man who rebuilt more than once. Topics include: • The hidden programming that limits growth • Fixed pie thinking and how it steals opportunity • Why increased thinking changes more than finances • Rebuilding after loss and adversity • The power of long-term stability • How generosity expands capacity • Lessons from VIP rooms, mentors, and quiet breakthroughs • Choosing discomfort as a path to higher levels   Be Inspired! with Daniel:  Website (Makings of a Millionaire Mindset) Website (Daniel Gomez Global) Facebook Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube   Episode Highlights: 02:09 Meet Dr. Increase  04:17 Overcoming Fixed Pie Thinking  09:19 The Impact of Increased Thinking on Multiple Areas of Life 12:33 Handling Adversity with Increased Thinking  16:06 The Importance of Stability and Long-Term Success 28:19 Reinventing and Adapting to Change  33:53 The Reward of Increased Thinking  

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This week on the pod the boys are all in studio and it's a very sad time of year for some of the teams in the NFL, including the Vikings. We talk about how the Vikings have been and what we think needs to change for them to have some actual success going forward. Is there a world where a full gut would actually benefit the Vikings and other NFL teams long term? We also talk who are the actual frauds in the NFL right now and who has a real shot. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!   New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

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