Podcasts about rebuilding

In this episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael Chernow sits down with Kelsey Kitsch to explore intimacy, connection, and the transformative potential of psychedelics for mental health. From rebuilding romance in long-term relationships to navigating societal pressures that often pull couples apart, this conversation dives deep into both emotional and sexual connection.Michael and Kelsey discuss how small gestures, playful flirting, and intentional communication can reignite passion and strengthen bonds. They also explore the evolving world of psychedelics as a therapeutic tool, particularly for addressing trauma, fears, and mental health challenges — and how these practices can integrate with a sober, intentional lifestyle.Balancing insightful advice with personal anecdotes and humor, the conversation offers actionable strategies for improving relationships, personal growth, and connection with yourself and others.You'll hear insights on:-Rebuilding intimacy in long-term relationships-Small, intentional gestures that reignite romance-The impact of societal norms and life pressures on connection-Psychedelics as a tool for mental health and healing-Balancing science, spirituality, and personal growth-Confidence, communication, and energy in partnershipsWhether you're looking to reconnect with your partner, deepen your emotional intimacy, or explore alternative tools for mental wellness, this episode is full of practical tips and thought-provoking ideas.See you next week, Kreatures!#kreaturesofhabit #relationships #intimacy #connection #psychedelics #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #mindfulliving #flirting #communication #soberlivingTIME STAMPS:00:00 The Oneness Experience and Relationship Dynamics00:43 Flirting and Reconnecting with Your Partner01:25 Entrepreneurial Mindset and Team Building02:55 The Sniper Analogy in Business05:22 Defining Entrepreneurship and Personal Success05:57 The Journey of Winning Awards12:32 Overcoming Challenges and Making Tough Decisions16:27 Exploring Plant Medicine for Healing41:51 The Transformative Power of Psychedelics44:19 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality45:16 Exploring the Concept of Soul and Energy50:39 The Oneness Experience: Reconnecting with Your Partner53:33 Intimacy and Communication in Long-Term Relationships01:00:33 Practical Tips for Reigniting Passion01:12:22 The Importance of Confidence and Connection01:16:37 Final Thoughts and Farewell

What if the loudest voices shaping our health are not doctors or parents or lived experience but balance sheets and boardrooms?In this episode of the ALLSMITH Podcast, Bryce sits down with Jon Engelson of Joburg Snacks for a wide ranging conversation that asks the questions most people are afraid to say out loudWe explore how money, incentives, and power quietly shape nutrition guidelines, medical narratives, cultural norms, and even how we relate to our own bodiesFrom micro plastics in our water and food to the confusion around vaccines and toxicityFrom the breakdown of gender roles and dating culture to what has become socially acceptable when it comes to sex, pleasure, and disconnectionFrom food labels that lie to studies that confuse to systems that profit from keeping people dependentThis is not about fearIt is about awarenessThis episode is an invitation to slow downTo zoom outTo question the river instead of blaming the fishJon brings decades of experience in holistic health, food systems, and brand building. Bryce brings curiosity, humility, and the willingness to sit in the gray. Together they unpack the idea that health was never meant to be outsourced and that your body might be the most honest data set you haveThis conversation is poetic, uncomfortable, grounding, and empoweringNot recklessNot dogmaticJust real⸻Show NotesIn this episode, Bryce and Jon discuss• How big money quietly shapes what we are told is healthy• Why anecdotes and lived experience often reveal truths controlled studies miss• The influence of corporate agendas on nutrition science and medicine• Micro plastics and the slow drip of environmental toxicity• Vaccines and the importance of nuance, context, and informed consent• Food systems that prioritize shelf life over human life• Gender roles and how confusion creates stress and disconnection• Dating culture in the age of abundance and distraction• Socially accepted sexual habits and their impact on mental health• Why people feel anxious, inflamed, and disconnected despite having more information than ever• The difference between correlation, causation, and profit• Learning to trust your body again• What real health actually looks like in daily life⸻Timestamps00:00 Opening reflection and setting the tone04:30 Jon's background and how he entered the food and health world10:45 Big money and the hidden incentives behind health narratives18:20 Why controlled studies often miss real world truth26:40 Micro plastics, environmental load, and cumulative stress34:15 Vaccines, nuance, and asking better questions43:10 Toxic food systems and why labels confuse consumers51:30 Gender roles, identity, and modern pressure01:00:40 Dating culture, sex, and emotional disconnection01:11:20 What it actually means to find what works for you01:20:00 Rebuilding trust with your body and intuition01:27:30 Final reflections and how to move forward⸻Quotes From the Episode“Your body is not a problem to be fixed. It is a signal to be listened to.”“When money enters the room, truth has to fight harder to be heard.”“Most people are not sick because they are weak. They are sick because the environment is loud.”“Health was never meant to be outsourced.”“We keep asking what pill to take instead of what story we are living.”Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

It's December which means it's time for our annual made for TV Christmas movie party. This year we're exploring the significance of movies where women return to their small hometown for the holidays. Everyone knows Christmas can't be celebrated in the big city! The movies we watched this year are: The Christmas Contract (2018)Poinsettias for Christmas (2018)Hope at Christmas (2018)Christmas Pen Pals (2018)Christmas Love Letter (2019)Rediscovering Christmas (2019)Rebuilding a Dream Christmas (2021)A Cowboy Christmas Romance (2023)Christmas With a Kiss (2023)Want to hear us talk about Hallmark even more? Here's some of our other "According to Hallmark" episodes!According to Hallmark: Being a Christmas #Girlboss (Our most popular Hallmark episode!)According to Hallmark: The Monarchy & Christmas (Our first Hallmark episode!)According to Hallmark: Small Town Boys (The spiritual cousin of this episode!)Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

As the New York Jets play out another awful season, we try to identify ways the team can quickly turn it around? draft a qb? coaching staff changes? free agent help?  Be sure to follow JetsCentral on YouTube!

Zach sits down with Dana and Sean, a couple whose nearly 30-year relationship includes teenage pregnancy, early marriage, deep faith, repeated infidelity, and an extraordinary rebuilding process that reshaped their marriage from the ground up. Dana and Sean met as children at church, reconnected in high school, and married young after an unplanned pregnancy—long before either of them knew who they were or how marriage actually worked. Pressured by religious expectations and carrying unresolved childhood trauma, they entered marriage already fractured. What followed were years of struggle: emotional immaturity, financial stress, multiple affairs, and seasons where staying together felt impossible. Instead of walking away, they chose the slow, painful work of rebuilding. Sean entered therapy to understand himself before trying to understand his wife. Dana learned to confront her own patterns, pride, and expectations—anchoring herself in faith, presence, and radical honesty. Together, they rejected shallow answers and chose accountability, counseling, and humility. Now parents of four children (ages 26–16), Dana and Sean reflect on how faith became not a rulebook but a living presence—the “third strand” that sustained them when their marriage felt dead. They talk candidly about selfishness, stubborn hope, and why staying isn't about endurance but about vision: building a marriage their children would actually want to emulate. This conversation is raw, grounded, and deeply hopeful—a reminder that resurrection is possible, even after years of damage. Key Takeaways Early marriage magnifies unhealed trauma – Getting married young without self-knowledge set them up for struggle from the start. Staying isn't passive – Rebuilding required therapy, in-home separation, humility, and consistent effort from both partners. Self-work precedes relationship work – Sean learned that understanding himself was essential before he could truly love Dana. Faith as presence, not pressure – Their spirituality evolved from rigid rules to lived connection and daily surrender. Infidelity doesn't have to be the end – While not prescribing staying, they show what repair can look like when both partners commit to real change. Love languages come from childhood – Sean gives gifts; Dana craves quality time—both rooted in how they were raised. Resurrection is real – A marriage can be “dead dead” and still come back stronger the second time around. Vision sustains commitment – They stayed not just for the kids, but to model a marriage worth choosing. Guest Info Dana is a marriage coach, speaker, and host of the podcast Rebuilding Us, where she shares honest conversations about infidelity, faith, and marriage repair. She is known for her commitment to authenticity and refusal to offer shallow advice. Website: https://danache.com/ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrsdanache/?hl=en⁠ Sean is a firefighter who prefers life behind the scenes. His willingness to engage in therapy, self-reflection, and accountability played a central role in their rebuilding process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you're thinking about podcasting....this is an exciting place to be but it can also feel a little...overwhelming. The beauty of making this decision is that when you choose podcasting, you are choosing to create a foundation to build from and your own ecosystem!When you choose to start with audio podcasting - you're choosing your voice. Your message. Your growth and your expansion. Podcasting has been my not-so-secret weapon to shifting into my next-level version of myself time and time again.The good news is the medium is only growing and there is plenty of room for you - with the right guidance. Start listening and I'll show you how podcasting supports what you're building next.In this episode, you'll learn:How podcasting becomes the foundation you get to build everything else fromHow to build your foundation to support your nervous system and keep burnout at bayHow it creates momentum that is joyous, sustainable and works with your energy as you take steps towards creating your empireWhy video-podcasting as your first step may not serve you well in where you are in the journeyHow podcasting opens door you didn't even know you wanted to walk throughLinks:Get my $27 Money & Marketing Launch Strategies Masterclass!Activate Your Goddess Era with PodcastingMore episodes on this topic:Ep.186 - Aligning Your Podcast Goals with ImpactEp.185- The 3 Steps To Creating A Podcast From PurposeEp.179 - Should I Start A Podcast?Thank you so much for listening! If you loved this episode, please consider becoming a follower on Apple Podcasts by clicking the plus + sign or become a subscriber on Spotify by clicking the “follow button” or wherever you enjoy listening to this podcast so you don't miss any new episodes!Mentioned in this episode:Activate Your Goddess Era with Podcasting

When the building is quiet but the work isn't done, what should leaders actually be doing? In this episode, Ryan Steuer breaks down how top-tier school leaders use those “in-between” days—when students and teachers are gone, but administrators are still on contract—to create clarity, momentum, and renewal. Rather than reacting to email or busywork, high-performing leaders use this rare space to plan long-term, reconnect with key relationships, and rest in ways that genuinely refuel them. This episode is a practical guide to using quiet seasons to strengthen leadership impact and prepare for what's next. Key Topics Covered 1. Long-Term Planning Over Short-Term Noise Top leaders use quiet days to focus on deep, strategic work—not inbox cleanup. Ryan challenges administrators to identify the one thing that would move their work forward 5x or 10x, rather than reacting to urgency. How to find the “signal” in the middle of constant noise Why long-range planning gets pushed aside—and why that's a mistake Aligning district strategic plans with real, day-to-day work Using coaching or consulting conversations to gain clarity and direction 2. Rebuilding and Strengthening Relationships Leadership can unintentionally sideline important professional relationships. These quieter days offer rare opportunities to reconnect with trusted peers, mentors, and thought partners. Why meaningful relationships often get canceled during busy school weeks How to intentionally reconnect with other high-capacity leaders Using these conversations to test bold ideas and innovative thinking Creating space for both personal and professional reflection 3. Redefining Rest for High-Capacity Leaders Rest looks different for driven leaders. Ryan reframes rest as something intentional and personal—not just doing nothing. Why “doing nothing” isn't always restorative Defining what actually refills your energy Examples of active, reflective, and creative rest How clarity and purpose reduce stress more effectively than downtime alone Big Takeaways Quiet days are leadership opportunities, not leftovers Clarity reduces stress more than productivity hacks Relationships fuel long-term leadership success Rest must be defined personally to be effective Action Steps for School Leaders Identify one strategic priority that deserves deep focus Schedule at least one meaningful leadership conversation Define what true rest looks like for you—and plan for it intentionally Use quiet seasons to prepare for the demands of the year ahead Resources Mentioned PBL Readiness Scorecard™: Assess your school or district's readiness for Project Based Learning and get targeted next steps at pblscore.com

This week, Merrit is joined Dawn McCormick who went from homeless and addicted to rebuilding her life.  Tune in as they talk about the process of rebuilding even if you experience setbacks.Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.comFor the audiobook version, visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.Hosted by: Merrit HartblayExecutive Producer: Jess Branashttp://www.branasenterprises.com

Show Notes: 00:00 The Journey of Self-Reflection02:41 Understanding Failure and Fear05:25 Defining Success and Failure07:56 The Role of Trust in the Industry10:13 Navigating the Crypto Landscape13:03 The Evolution of Crypto Ventures15:33 Lessons from Early Experiences17:55 The Importance of User Value20:44 The Impact of Market Dynamics23:14 Reflections on Airdrops and User Engagement26:01 Navigating Challenges in the Crypto Space29:09 The Future of Crypto and Personal Growth38:34 The Call for Decentralization41:18 Building Jupnet: A New Era in Finance43:59 Innovations in Authentication and Sequencing48:49 The Multi-Chain Future: Embracing New Opportunities51:06 The Role of Empathy in Leadership59:54 Personal Growth and the Importance of Vision01:04:06 Studio and the Challenges of Launching Projects01:15:17 Focus on Building Strong Brands01:17:44 Navigating Support Frameworks and Expectations01:20:05 Leadership and Community Engagement01:23:00 The Importance of Sustainable Project Support01:26:18 Reflections on the JOO Token and Community Dynamics01:36:26 Rebuilding the Token Narrative and Community Trust If you like this episode, you're welcome to tip with Ethereum / Solana / Bitcoin:如果喜欢本作品，欢迎打赏ETH/SOL/BTC：ETH: 0x83Fe9765a57C9bA36700b983Af33FD3c9920Ef20SOL: AaCeeEX5xBH6QchuRaUj3CEHED8vv5bUizxUpMsr1KytBTC: 3ACPRhHVbh3cu8zqtqSPpzNnNULbZwaNqG Important Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Mable Jiang, or other podcast guests, are solely their opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Mable Jiang may hold positions in some of the projects discussed on this show. 重要声明：Mable Jiang或嘉宾在播客中的观点仅代表他们的个人看法。此播客仅用于提供信息，不作为投资参考。Mable Jiang有时可能会在此节目中讨论的某项目中持有头寸。

I was honoured to be interviewed on the Stand Up Dude podcast recently, and wanted to share the conversation here with you, because what I share in this episode will hopefully save some guys from the path of destruction I walked down.This is a recap of the last 3 years with a little wisdom, some perspective, and updates about where we're headed and why.If you base your identity on your income and achievements...If you think things are "fine" even though you're disconnected from your family...If you're building a business you don't actually like...This one's for you.In this episode:0:00 Intro1:01 When my identity was tied to income and achievements5:04 When things broke13:14 Winning in public, losing in private17:43 Hardest truth26:11 Truth will set you free33:30 Rebuilding process39:50 How to build a business that serves you46:19 Multiplication55:38 God's mercy and compassionResources:Stand Up Dude: https://standupdude.com/X: Multiply Your God-Given Potential by John Bevere: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937558258---

CesarRespino.com brings to  you a special guest to You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show.Mark J. Silverman heeded the call into the sphere of coaching and speaking from a successful career in technology. During his corporate tenure Mark generated over $90,000,000 in sales for fast-growing startups by bringing together executives, tech leaders and stakeholders to close complex, multimillion dollar deals. Mark has enjoyed a consistently full roster of executive coaching clients for a decade. He is committed to helping CEOs, senior leaders and rising high achievers leverage their resources and teams for greater impact while creating sustainable success in all areas with their lives. Mark is the author of The Rising Leader Handbook - "Turning High Achievers Into Effective Leaders" and "Only 10s 2.0 - Confront Your To-do List Transform Your Life," which in its two iterations has sold over 75,000 copies. Mark is also the host of The Rising Leader Podcast. Mark helps CEOs, Senior Leadership, and Fast Rising High Achievers leverage their resources and team for greater impact. He is also the host of the “The Rising Leader" podcast. Mark Silverman's message to you is:You can find gold in worst thing that every happened to you. To Connect with Mark go to:www.markjsilverman.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/ To Connect with CesarRespino go to:

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Rebecca Heald, founder of The Heald Method and host of The Heald Approach Podcast, a leadership and culture consultancy that helps construction leaders build more sustainable, inclusive businesses by tackling people issues and outdated ways of working.Through workshops, training, and strategic culture work, Rebecca challenges unconscious bias, shifts team dynamics, and unlocks the creative thinking needed to drive real change in the industry.Now, Rebecca's journey from single mum and ex-teacher to industry disruptor shows the power of backing yourself, finding your voice, and using it to challenge broken systems.And while she helps leaders rethink how they build, she's also showing her own kids what's possible when you refuse to play small.Here's where to find more:https://www.rebecca-heald.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealdApproachPodcasthttps://www.rebecca-heald.co.uk/podcast________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Episode summaryAfter losing her home, savings, and a 34-year marriage, pharmacist and integrative medicine leader Dr. Lisa Nezneski chose a different path: put herself first, grieve fully, and cultivate joy deliberately. In this candid conversation, we trace the arc from rupture to renewal—restorative yoga twice a week, twice-daily meditation, beach “walking meditations,” and the seven mindful questions that helped her rewire patterns. We also talk relationships after loss, somatic signs of awe, and how to make the “next right step” when you don't know what's next. This is a clear-eyed look at resilience, seen through yoga's lens of abhyāsa (steadfast practice) and vairāgya (non-attachment): effort rooted in discernment, without clinging to outcomes.Dr. Lisa Nezneski — Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher; board-certified pharmacotherapist; Reiki Master; poet and author of Grounded in Chaos: Leaning into Adversity, Learning Joy (2020; updated edition forthcoming). Former clinical pharmacist and hospital administrator; taught at Duquesne University; past Chief Clinical Officer at Schatz Clinical Services; founder of Healthy Mindful Self. Website: lisanezneski.comKey takeawaysChoose self-priority without apology. Midlife caretakers often land last on their own list; reclaiming agency is the hinge of recovery.Practice over prediction. Twice-daily meditation + consistent restorative yoga created the conditions for healing—abhyāsa in action.Non-attachment reduces reactivity. “This is this day.” Meet what is, breathe three times, then respond—classic vairāgya.Somatic joy is real data. Tingling, goosebumps, softening—felt sense can signal alignment more reliably than analysis.The “next right step” is enough. Use simple inner tests (Lisa's “speedometer” method) and adjust course—no catastrophizing.Relational healing is possible. Mutuality, gratitude, and playfulness can re-pattern partnership after grief.Hands calm the nervous system. Repetitive handcrafts (e.g., finger-crochet) function like mudrā/nyāsa—bottom-up regulation.ResourcesDr. Lisa Nezneski — lisanezneski.comBook — Grounded in Chaos: Leaning into Adversity, Learning Joy (1st ed., 2020; updated edition forthcoming)Listener reflection (journal prompts)Where in my week do I practice abhyāsa without clinging to a result?What does my body feel like when a choice is a genuine “yes”?What micro-ritual will I use as my three-breath reset cue?Call to actionIf this episode helped you locate a little joy inside the storm, share it with one person who needs a steady hand. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one practice you're committing to this week.Plans of Study for NDMU Yoga Therapyhttps://livendm.sharepoint.com/sites/Academics/SitePages/Yoga-Therapy-Plans-of-Study.aspx?csf=1&web=1&share=EeZhGMscDMFOl1Lk0PD6gOsBTxvKkWvbfjhHLmMMuNpLFw&e=ApOX4h&CID=45c542e6-5528-4c68-a8ac-5596fb4fc161School of Integrative Health at NDMU: https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-healthMaster of Science in Yoga Therapy at NDMU https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy  Explore NDMU's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals. https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy/post-masters-certificate-in-therapeutic-yoga-practices Try our Post-Bac Ayurveda Certification Program at NDMU: https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/ayurveda/post-baccalaureate-ayurveda-certification#IntegrativeHealth #HealthcareEducation #InterprofessionalEducation #GraduateSchool #NDMUproud #SOIHproud #SOIHYoga #SOIHAyurveda #NDMUYoga #NDMUAyurveda #SOIHGraduateSchool 

The offseason is officially underway in Richmond, and change is already happening. In this episode of The Final Whistle, we break down the latest Kickers news following a difficult 2024 campaign that ended 13th in USL League One. We discuss coaching movement, a historic MLS SuperDraft moment, the release of the USL League One and USL Cup schedules, and—most importantly—the arrival of several new faces as the club begins reshaping its roster. This episode sets the foundation for what the rebuild could look like as Richmond turns its focus toward 2025.

What happens when you win financially… but lose yourself in the process?In this raw, unfiltered conversation, entrepreneur and coach Anthony Sparks opens up about the hidden cost of hustle culture—how chasing success nearly cost him his marriage, his peace, and his identity.This episode is for the man who's:- Winning on paper but losing peace in private- Feeling crushed by money pressure- Providing financially but absent emotionally- Wondering if success has quietly become his masterWe talk about:- Why mammon isn't a money problem—it's a master problem- How ambition turns into idolatry without you noticing- The difference between having money and financial literacy- Why most men are exhausted even when they're “successful”- Rebuilding a marriage after business became the mistress- How to lead your home without sacrificing your soulCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction: The Climb and the Fall00:38 Welcome to Better Than Best Academy01:05 Meet Anthony Sparks: From Dysfunction to Success01:51 Early Life Struggles and Financial Literacy04:22 Discovering Network Marketing06:47 Building Success and Overcoming Challenges12:40 The Importance of Identity and Self-Worth16:26 Marriage Struggles and Redemption22:23 Ego Death and Family Priorities23:49 The Power of Vulnerability24:30 Ego and Family Sacrifices25:41 Financial Success and True Wealth28:51 Understanding Financial Literacy35:53 Taking Responsibility for Financial Situations38:19 Building a Lasting Legacy41:42 Connecting with Anthony Spark43:35 Final Thoughts and InvitationThis isn't hype.It's wisdom forged in the fire.

Adam and Peter talk about fixing problems before they become emergencies—from replacing failing home systems and shutting off water while traveling, to spotting credit card fraud early and avoiding small debts that can wreck a credit score. They also dig into HSAs vs. FSAs, running goals and marathon plans, tech habits like mobile email apps and phone upgrades, and share a few entertainment picks along the way. Practical advice, real-world stories, and thoughtful side quests that blur the lines between work, money, technology, and everyday life. Links: The Book. The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization - Inspirational Science Books for Adults - https://amzn.to/45a3ur3 Garmin Forerunner® 965 Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display - https://amzn.to/3MrPYZA ALTRA Men's Torin 8 Road Running Shoe - https://amzn.to/491UIg5 Youtube - https://youtu.be/86ouijSnwLU Learn More About the Hosts: PeterNikolaidis.com https://YogaWithPeter.com  https://friendswithbrews.com  Adam Bell Roaming Roan Lavender Farm https://rrlavenderfarm.com

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Chastin J. Miles is an award-winning real estate entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach who went from struggling solo agent to nationally recognized business leader. Since starting his career in 2014, he's built a legacy rooted in purpose, momentum, and wealth creation—helping others do the same. As the founder of Power Unit Coaching, Chastin has trained thousands of agents to scale profitable, sustainable businesses. His books, The Real Before The Estate and Do The Most: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Infinite Hustle, share his proven framework for achieving lasting success through strategy and consistency. Featured in Forbes, Fortune, The New York Times, and Realtor Magazine, Chastin is also the creator of the Think Rich Foundation and a TEDx speaker dedicated to teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship to underserved communities. His mission: to inspire entrepreneurs to build wealth, lead with purpose, and always Do The Most. During the show we discuss: The journey from struggling solo agent to multi-million-dollar real estate entrepreneur The mindset shift required to move from transactions to true business ownership Real-world lessons new agents aren't taught but must learn to survive and scale Rebuilding confidence and momentum when agents feel stuck or burned out Why most agents fail to build a scalable business—and how to avoid it The role of coaching, community, and the Do The Most philosophy in sustained success Using social media and YouTube to build influence, trust, and opportunity What separates agents who succeed long-term from those who quit too soon Resource: https://chastinjmiles.com/  

When family dynamics are painful, confusing, and chronically one-sided, the usual advice ("but it's your parent" / "family is everything" / "just forgive and move on") can make you feel even more trapped. In the season finale of the WANTcast, Dr. Sherrie Campbell — clinical psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker — breaks down what actually separates everyday conflict from emotionally abusive family systems, why "no contact" is often misunderstood, and how to protect your peace without getting sucked back into the old roles. We talk about: What emotional abuse looks like (and what it's not) No contact vs. low contact vs. "cordial contact" What actually qualifies someone as a "toxic family member" The cost of going no contact (and how to prepare for that reality) Boundary-setting tools, plus how to stay present while giving toxic people nothing to hook into How smear campaigns work, and why going no contact can mean losing more relationships than you expected Parenting with toxic grandparents in the mix Rebuilding trust after experiencing family trauma and so, so much more. ***CW: Discuss both of physical and emotional abuse, deep trauma, and sensitive subject matter that might hit close to home if you're a survivor of abuse. If you need to bookmark this episode to come back to later, Dr Sherrie and I will be HERE for you when this conversation is something that feels supportive

Friday Bible Study (12/12/25) // Ezra 4 (ESV) // Adversaries Oppose the Rebuilding 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord, the God of Israel, 2 they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of fathers' houses and said to them, “Let us build with you, for we worship your God as you do, and we have been sacrificing to him ever since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assyria who brought us here.” 3 But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of fathers' houses in Israel said to them, “You have nothing to do with us in building a house to our God; but we alone will build to the Lord, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus the king of Persia has commanded us.”4 Then the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah and made them afraid to build 5 and bribed counselors against them to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.6 And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.The Letter to King Artaxerxes7 In the days of Artaxerxes, Bishlam and Mithredath and Tabeel and the rest of their associates wrote to Artaxerxes king of Persia. The letter was written in Aramaic and translated.[a] 8 Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king as follows: 9 Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their associates, the judges, the governors, the officials, the Persians, the men of Erech, the Babylonians, the men of Susa, that is, the Elamites, 10 and the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Osnappar deported and settled in the cities of Samaria and in the rest of the province Beyond the River. 11 (This is a copy of the letter that they sent.) “To Artaxerxes the king: Your servants, the men of the province Beyond the River, send greeting. And now 12 be it known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have gone to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are finishing the walls and repairing the foundations. 13 Now be it known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and the royal revenue will be impaired. 14 Now because we eat the salt of the palace[b] and it is not fitting for us to witness the king's dishonor, therefore we send and inform the king, 15 in order that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers. You will find in the book of the records and learn that this city is a rebellious city, hurtful to kings and provinces, and that sedition was stirred up in it from of old. That was why this city was laid waste. 16 We make known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls finished, you will then have no possession in the province Beyond the River.”Website: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... #Ezra #DanielBatarseh #BibleStudy #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #versebyverse #church #chicago #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #sermon #bibleexplained #bibleproject #bibleverse #bookbybook #oldtestament #explained

He lost a seven-figure photography business almost overnight.This is how ADHD, burnout, and a total reset changed everything.What happens when a successful photography business disappears overnight?In this episode of the Camera Shake Podcast, photographer Scott Proposki shares his honest and powerful story of losing a seven-figure photography business during the pandemic — and how that collapse forced a complete reset.Scott opens up about burnout, identity, and the emotional toll of going from working with major clients like National Geographic, Microsoft, and the White House to starting again from zero. A major turning point came when he was diagnosed with ADHD later in life. What once felt like chaos, distraction, and constant feast-and-famine cycles suddenly made sense — and eventually became a creative and business strength.This conversation dives deep into ADHD in photography, mental health, imposter syndrome, and why so many photographers struggle silently while trying to run a business alone.If you're a photographer or videographer feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or questioning your future, this episode will resonate deeply.

In Part 2, Kassandra Ruelas takes us deeper into her journey — from rediscovering her love for the game under Coach Temas, to the fate-driven path that led her to Vial/Villarreal, to leaving home for Spain as a teenager. She shares what life, training, and tempo looked like overseas, how Spanish clubs develop players through structure and intelligence, and what it felt like to finally find her rhythm abroad.This episode also uncovers the hardest chapter of her career: tearing her ACL overseas, navigating the injury alone during a national blackout, and learning her younger sister tore her ACL the same week. Kassandra opens up about her recovery, her mindset, and what she hopes players and parents take away from her story.Key Talking Points• Finding joy again at Sting and the season that rebuilt her confidence.• Earning the first-ever North Texas Player Training Week invite in Spain.• How fate connected her to Vial after a controversial point error.• The Spanish development model: daily structure, zones, rondos, and tempo.• What life looked like: gym, training, Spanish class, film, late-night sessions.• Being “the foreigner” and the pressure of integrating into a new culture.• Highest levels she reached in Spain and how licensing works for minors.• The game where her ACL tore on a routine change of direction.• No trainer onsite, calling Christian at 4 a.m. Texas time for support.• The national blackout that blocked access to her MRI results.• Learning her sister tore her ACL days later.• Returning home for surgery and beginning the long recovery.• Rebuilding mentally while rediscovering who she is beyond soccer.• Leaving the door open for Spain but embracing uncertainty.• Message to parents: support but let players own conversations.• Message to players: attitude and curiosity separate you.Quotes from Kassandra• “Coach Temas brought the love back for the game.”• “Being the first North Texas player selected — I knew I had to go back.”• “I was jumping the entire night when they announced I was going to Spain.”• “In Spain, the ball does the work. The tempo is smarter, not just faster.”• “I spoke Spanish, but I was still the foreigner. That pressure stays with you.”• “I knew the moment it happened — something was wrong with my knee.”• “I was alone in the locker room with no trainer. I just wanted my mom.”• “The blackout hit the day my MRI came in. I couldn't talk to anyone.”• “Two days later, my sister tore her ACL too. It didn't feel real.”• “Right now I'm learning who I am outside of soccer.”• “Curiosity and attitude — those two things take you farther than talent.”Connect with Kassandra

Send us a textDiscovering a six-year secret life while four months postpartum is a reality no one prepares for. Stephanie the honest facts of navigating a high-conflict divorce, the struggle of being a self-represented mother in family court, and the courage required to rebuild from scratch.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2836: Heather Gray reveals that silence, not conflict, is often the silent killer of connection in long-term relationships. By unpacking the emotional cost of avoidance and offering practical, compassionate scripts for re-engaging, she empowers partners to speak up before emotional distance becomes permanent. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/break-silence-marriage/ Quotes to ponder: "Silence is giving up and I don't want to do that." "Sometimes silence is a deliberate choice. No one is yelling or using disrespectful language. However, those on the receiving end of such silence hear the message, "You have ceased to matter." "Partners stop talking because they fear what might happen after the conversation starts."  

Points of Interest00:02 – 01:49 – Introduction: Marcel welcomes Kristen back to the show and sets up another practical client case study focused on a real agency engagement.01:50 – 04:00 – The flex-labor, video production agency profile: Kristen outlines the agency's model: a small FTE core, 10–20 contractors, just under $2M in revenue, and constant cash flow stress tied to contractor payments.04:01 – 06:21 – Why video production and events are so punishing for cash flow: Marcel explains how big production days and lumpy project work make earned revenue, contractor management, and cash flow especially tricky for this type of agency.05:05 – 07:16 – Growth, service-line complexity, and early unprofitability signals: Kristen describes how larger clients, new service lines with tight price ceilings, shifting deadlines, and creeping unprofitability pushed the founders to hit pause and seek help.06:22 – 07:25 – Becoming “exit curious” changes the stakes: Marcel notes that the owners had started thinking about selling, and viewing the business through an enterprise value lens made their efficiency and profitability issues feel more urgent.07:26 – 11:05 – Spreadsheets, PM tools, and the stalled silver-bullet implementation: Kristen walks through the spreadsheets they built, the expensive all-in-one PM platform they bought, and how personnel changes left the implementation half-done and overwhelming.09:06 – 13:58 – Why PM tools fail without a profitability framework: Marcel unpacks the gap between the tool's promises and reality, highlighting how unclear definitions of cost rates, pass-through expenses, margins, and scope make it impossible to configure a PM system effectively.14:52 – 18:52 – The client's original thesis vs. the real problem: Kristen shares that the client blamed headcount, tools, and “project management issues,” while Marcel points out their weak time-tracking culture and the failure to treat producers as true delivery costs.19:05 – 22:12 – Diagnosis: a business model and unit economics problem: Kristen explains how reviewing the cash-basis P&L, time data, spreadsheets, and contracts revealed that the core issue was delivery margin and pricing, not execution quality or PM discipline.24:52 – 27:42 – Fixing the data: contractor classification and cash-basis adjustments: Kristen describes using Parakeeto's decision tree to classify contractors as delivery expenses, annualizing their cost and hours, and reverse-engineering hours from invoices, while Marcel adds tips for reducing noise in cash-based books.28:18 – 35:57 – Rebuilding the model: estimator tool, 70% margin, and hire-vs-contractor math: Kristen shows how the estimator tool exposed project-level unit economics and ABR targets, then explains how they improved time tracking, pricing strategy, contracts, and PM tool setup, plus modeled when it actually made sense to hire FTEs instead of using contractors.36:43 – 39:01 – Key lessons and reassurance for nuanced agency models: Kristen closes by emphasizing that every agency has quirks, but a clear framework can still make it profitable, while Marcel underscores the value of external support in untangling model vs. execution problems.Show NotesAgency Fee CalculatorLove the PodcastLeave us a review here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the 60th episode of Enterprise AI Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) speak to Ronald White, the former CIO of Avanade. Ronald brings deep experience leading global enterprise IT at Avanade and shares actionable lessons from orchestrating large‑scale AI adoption across business functions.Quick hits from Ronald:On moving beyond surface-level AI: "What are we going to get past these little parlor tricks and actually do something that impacts the enterprise?"On proving value through AI adoption: "A lawyer using general AI technology will 100 percent of the time beat a lawyer who is not. Period. End of statement."On early enterprise wins with AI: "You're changing the game right away... and so if you don't stay on top of it and iterate and iterate and iterate, you lose."Recent Book Recommendation: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard--Like what you hear? Leave us a review and subscribe to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Enterprise AI Innovators is a show where top technology executives share how AI is transforming the enterprise. Discover more great lessons from tech leaders and experts in emerging AI technologies at https://www.enterprisesoftware.blog/Enterprise AI Innovators is produced by Josh Meer

Why does your body feel completely different after divorce or prolonged stress, even when doctors say “everything looks normal”?In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica is joined by Gigi Hunt, a hormone and nervous system mentor for high-achieving women, for an honest, science-backed conversation about hormone imbalance, nervous system regulation, and cortisol overload during divorce, dating after divorce, burnout, and chronic emotional stress.Together, they unpack why so many women are dismissed with “it's just hormones” or prematurely labeled as perimenopausal or hormonally imbalanced, when the real issue is often nervous system dysregulation driving sleep issues, anxiety, rage, digestive problems, and cycle changes.This episode explores how women's bodies respond to long-term stress differently than men's, why emotional volatility after divorce is not a personal failure, and how nervous system regulation, hormone support, and small, consistent practices can restore balance over time.If you've struggled with sleep issues, emotional overwhelm, digestive problems, cycle changes, or recurring relationship conflict after divorce, this episode offers clarity, validation, and a grounded path forward.You'll learn:Why women operate on a 28-day hormonal cycle, not a 24-hour oneHow divorce and chronic stress disrupt hormone balanceThe nervous system's role as the “conductor” of hormonesWhy cortisol hijacks progesterone and fuels anxiety, rage, and insomniaHow chronic stress and cortisol can mimic perimenopause symptoms at any ageWhy birth control disconnects women from their cyclical awarenessLuteal rage, recurring fights, and emotional pattern recognitionHow nervous system regulation supports hormone healthWhy micro-adjustments work better than major lifestyle overhaulsWe talk about:00:00 Intro01:00 Why women are blamed for emotional chaos03:00 Hormones, emotions, and cultural conditioning06:00 Birth control and loss of cycle awareness10:00 The four phases of the menstrual cycle15:00 Divorce, stress, and hormonal disruption18:00 Cortisol vs progesterone explained22:00 The nervous system as hormonal conductor26:00 Luteal rage and recurring relationship patterns30:00 Nervous system regulation and emotional safety36:00 Seed cycling and hormone support40:00 Perimenopause myths and misdiagnosis45:00 Rebuilding trust in your bodyHoliday Heart to Heart  The holidays post-divorce are brutal because you are trying to "make it magical" when life feels anything but. You need a plan for the emotional spikes without spiraling, throwing in the towel or just crawling back into bed until this season is over.Get quick, divorce specific episodes for mom's trying to bring the magic back post-divorce. You can hit play on the moment it gets hard and find your footing in a few minutes of listening. https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/holidayThe ClubLooking to claim your post-divorce bad ass? Put yourself in the room with other women redefining what it means to be a divorcé.Join the Club - https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/theclubConnect with GigiWebsite: https://gigihunt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloflo.withgigi/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033296021856456 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gloflo_withgigi Looking for More Support? Let's ConnectInstagram: https://instagram.com/thecrazyexwivesclub   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazyexwivesclub Website: https://thecrazyexwivesclub.com   

There is a quiet pattern emerging across the digital entertainment landscape. As platforms grow faster and technologies more complex, the games that consistently gain traction are not always the most innovative on paper. Instead, they are often those which bring with them a sense of familiarity. Formats which have been understood from previous digital eras are being remade for the present screen, and they are being received with excitement. But this nostalgia is not an end in itself. It is a good deal more utilitarian and human. The viewing public is bombarded with options these days. A new application, a new mechanic, a new platform pops up every day. And under these circumstances, familiarity is a kind of relief. They need less instruction when a game looks familiar because they know how to interact with it. The technology which drives these new rethinkings is undoubtedly complex. The cloud, responsiveness, and personalisation all have a role. Often, however, it is in the front end where the appeal lies. The interfaces are a function of previous learning. The rules are intuitive. Progress is evident. The learning curve is low, which is important in a space where attention is money. I noted this phenomenon in my investigations into the usage of digital games among different age segments. Young players will try different things, but older players will prefer formats they are used to. That is why traditional mechanics keep being revisited, in puzzle games, mobile versions, and combinations such as slingo which combines very traditional elements into a digital format without depriving it of those elements which were present in the original game to make it interesting in the first place. Familiarity as a Design Advantage Designers increasingly understand that recognition reduces friction. When users feel comfortable, they stay longer. They explore more. They return. This principle has shaped everything from smartphone interfaces to streaming platforms. Gaming is simply following the same path. Classic game formats carry an unspoken rulebook. People know what success looks like. They understand the rhythm. There is satisfaction in anticipation rather than confusion. Modern game design now often builds around this psychological shortcut rather than fighting against it. What has changed is how these formats are delivered. Old games were static. Digital versions are adaptive. They respond to user behaviour, adjust difficulty and reward engagement more precisely. The structure remains familiar, but the experience feels alive. Why Reinvention Beats Reinvention for Its Own Sake For years, the technology sector prized disruption above all else. New was always better. But the digital audience has matured. People no longer chase novelty endlessly. They seek experiences that fit naturally into their routines. Rebuilding known formats allows developers to innovate where it matters most. Performance improves. Visual design sharpens. Accessibility expands. Meanwhile, users are spared the frustration of relearning the basics every time they open an app. This approach mirrors broader tech trends. Software tools increasingly mimic real-world behaviours. Interfaces become conversational. Systems anticipate rather than instruct. Gaming follows suit by meeting users where they already are. The Role of Memory in Digital Engagement Memory plays a subtle but powerful role in digital interaction. Recognised patterns activate confidence. Users feel competent quickly. That sense of capability encourages continued use. When games reference earlier formats, they tap into shared cultural memory. People are not starting from zero. They are continuing a relationship that began years earlier, sometimes decades. That continuity builds trust, which is difficult to manufacture through novelty alone. This is particularly relevant in mobile gaming, where sessions are short and distractions constant. A familiar framework allows instant engagement without cognitive...

(An exclusive interview on the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast) After a two-year pause from podcast interviews, Kayse Morris — former classroom teacher turned CEO, bestselling podcaster, and one of the most influential online business coaches for teachers is on the Teacher Let Your Light Shine podcast for her first interview in almost two years. In this powerful, deeply personal conversation, Kayse opens up about what most educators and entrepreneurs are afraid to admit out loud: fear, depression, anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, identity loss, and the mindset shifts required to rebuild your life when everything feels heavy. Together, Makenzie Oliver and Kayse Morris take listeners inside the real emotional landscape behind teaching, motherhood, leadership, running a business, and rediscovering your purpose.

What happens when deconstruction becomes an identity—and woundedness becomes a platform? In this episode of the Future Christian Podcast, Loren Richmond Jr. talks with pastor and writer Tara Beth Leach about the growing online ecosystem where deconstruction is monetized, anger is rewarded, and discipleship is often replaced by endless dismantling. Tara Beth shares why she believes some deconstruction is necessary (especially as faith matures), but warns that deconstruction without reconstruction can become a spiral that forms people in cynicism rather than hope. She describes how churches can respond to cultural crises without becoming “statement churches,” why partisan politics becomes idolatrous, and how practices like liturgy and theology formation can subvert polarization and re-form the Christian imagination. In this conversation, you'll hear about: Why online deconstruction and local church reality are often very different The danger of mistaking deconstruction for discipleship How algorithms reward outrage and shape Christian formation Why Gen Z is often hungry for embodied, communal faith Liturgy and slow formation as a pastoral response in a divided age The difference between charisma and character—and what churches celebrate Supporting women in ministry: why men often “call out” people who look like them Tara Beth's “G.R.E.A.T.” morning prayer practice and her book The Great Morning Revolution   Tara Beth Leach is a pastor, preacher of the Word, and writer. She speaks widely at conferences, retreats, and universities across the country on Women in Ministry, Church Leadership, and the call to be a Radiant Witness. She is the Senior Pastor at Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, IL and previously served at Christ Church in Oakbrook and as Senior Pastor of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena (”PazNaz”) in SoCal. She is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and Northern Theological Seminary and has authored three books, including Emboldened and Radiant Church. Tara Beth is the co-founder of Propel Ecclesia and is also the co-host of The Pastors Table podcast. She has two beautiful and rambunctious sons and has been married to the love of her life, Jeff, since 2006.   Mentioned Resources:

In this episode, Tanasha shares her profound journey of navigating her daughter Harmony's autism diagnosis. Relocating from New York to South Carolina, Tanasha encountered significant challenges in getting the appropriate diagnosis and support for her daughter. From facing resistance at schools to dealing with unsupportive healthcare professionals, Tanasha's story is one of relentless advocacy and resilience. Despite the adversity and lack of support from friends and family, Tanasha remains committed to helping other parents through her book, 'Making Sense of Sensory', and by spreading awareness about autism and the racial biases in the diagnosis process. Her candid account sheds light on the persistent struggle parents face in securing the necessary services for their children with special needs.In this episode, we talk about:00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:14 Relocating to South Carolina00:42 Harmony's Diagnosis Journey01:43 Challenges with the School System03:39 Navigating the Healthcare System04:50 Facing Racial Biases16:48 Struggles with Support Systems19:57 Unexpected Relationship Surprises21:46 Navigating Autism and Racial Bias21:59 Support from the Autism Community23:21 Challenges of Self-Care24:30 Advocating for Services26:08 Becoming an Author29:53 Sharing the Journey33:29 Advice for Struggling Moms38:47 Concluding Thoughts and GratitudeIf you found Tanasha's episode informative and inspiring, please don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with another fellow badass mom or someone who you feel would benefit!Connect with Tanasha:Instagram: www.instagram.com/ausomemom1991Instagram: www.instagram.com/ausomemom91Tik Tok: ausomemomYouTube: ausomemomTo purchase Tanasha's book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Making-Sense-Sensory-Parents-Spectrum-ebook/dp/B0FHKZ6LVK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P4OEQQ3ATLWV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XGQmR0r9RqwNPl_ByTiYzQ.u9Tdym2TqEITUvzf8WnExI0RUuR59ZXiemGVhsx0XiE&dib_tag=se&keywords=making+sense+of+sensory+tanasha&qid=1765845306&sprefix=making+sense+of+sensory+tanasha%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1FOLLOW US:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcastTik Tok: autismforbadassmomsYouTube: autismforbadassmoms

Brittany Ranew shares how building community, prioritizing mindset, and designing a values-driven business can create lasting wealth, personal fulfillment, and a life that feels aligned instead of exhausting.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-business-that-feeds-the-soul-and-the-community-with-brittany-ranew/(00:00) - Opening Music and Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast(00:42) - Episode Introduction and Guest Overview(01:00) - Meet Brittany Ranew and Her Tampa Bay Market Background(02:13) - Brittany's Community First Philosophy in Real Estate(03:37) - Choosing Entrepreneurship and the Path Into Real Estate(04:37) - Early Career Experience as a Transaction Coordinator(06:27) - Transition to Sotheby's and Defining the Luxury Experience(07:47) - Referral Based Business Versus Cold Lead Strategies(09:44) - Moving to Tampa Bay and Rebuilding a Network From Scratch(11:24) - Community Immersion as a Growth Strategy(12:08) - Introduction to Ninja Selling and Relationship Focused Systems(13:12) - Morning Routines, Mindset, and Daily Discipline(15:27) - Social Media Engagement as Modern Relationship Building(17:39) - Going Deep With Relationships Instead of Going Wide(19:13) - Being a Good Human as a Business Strategy(20:27) - Managing Stressful Clients and Emotional Transactions(21:19) - Living a Holistic Life While Building a Real Estate Career(23:05) - Avoiding Burnout and Redefining Success(24:47) - Tampa Bay Market Conditions and Recent Challenges(26:49) - Pricing Strategies in a Slower Market(28:22) - Insurance Costs, Condos, and Florida Market Pressures(30:37) - Marketing, Staging, and Standing Out Online(32:06) - Professionalism in a Changing Market(34:44) - Brittany's Golden Nugget on Community Centered Marketing(36:07) - Book Recommendations and Personal Growth Influences(37:35) - Where to Follow Brittany and Final Thoughts(38:03) - Show Closing, Disclaimer, and Sign OffContact Brittany Ranewhttps://www.brittanyranew.com/https://www.authorbrittanyranew.com/https://youtube.com/@brittanyranew If this conversation sparked something in you, remember that the most powerful businesses are built with intention, community, and heart. Keep designing a life that actually feels good to live. Visit https://reiagent.com

There was a time in my life where I wasn't dreaming — I was just surviving.In this episode, I'm opening up about what it really looked like to come out of a dark season and slowly, unexpectedly, fall in love with my life again. Not in a dramatic “everything changed overnight” way — but in the quiet, intentional, day-by-day choosing myself kind of way.We talk about:• What a “dark season” actually feels like (when no one can see it)• Letting go of the version of you that was just trying to get through• How healing isn't loud — it's consistent• Rebuilding trust with yourself after you've been disappointed• Creating a life that feels safe, calm, and exciting again• Why joy doesn't mean your past didn't matterIf you're in a place where you're asking “Is this really it?” — this episode is for you.And if you're on the other side, learning how to receive happiness without waiting for it to disappear… this one's for you too.

What happens when you lose everything and have to rebuild from scratch? In this inspiring and raw episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with leadership coach Ken Miller to hear his incredible story of hitting rock bottom, overcoming devastating adversity, and transforming his darkest moments into a powerful mission to help others lead with confidence and purpose.Ken shares his journey through failure, loss, and personal crisis—and the exact strategies he used to overcome adversity, rebuild his self-esteem, and become a successful leadership coach who now helps others navigate their own challenges. If you're going through a difficult season or feel like you've lost your way, this conversation will remind you that rock bottom can become your foundation.Website: www.kenmillerspeaks.comTwitter - @kenmillerspeaksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ken.miller.10420321Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekenmillerspeaks/X Twitter - https://x.com/kenmillerspeaks

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MAN VS MARRIAGE!Where do you start when change feels overwhelming?In this episode of the Where Do I Start series, Quincy Moran focuses on Personal Responsibility and introduces the 5R Principle — the framework he used to challenge himself, grow, and take ownership of his attitude, actions, and responses.This episode is not about blame.It's about responsibility.Personal responsibility begins when you decide your circumstances will not dictate your attitude, and when you stop allowing others to have emotional control over you.Personal responsibility starts here.Not with others — with me.WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODEWhat personal responsibility actually meansWhy attitude matters more than circumstancesThe decision to focus on what you can affectWhy being the example mattersThe 5R Principle: Reliable, Resourceful, Resilient, Relentless, RemarkableTHE 5R PRINCIPLEReliableBeing dependable, consistent, and trustworthy in word and action — especially when it's inconvenient.ResourcefulFinding solutions instead of excuses. Using what you have, where you are.ResilientEnduring difficulty, recovering from setbacks, and continuing forward without quitting.RelentlessCommitting to the work repeatedly, even when progress feels slow or unseen.RemarkableLiving with character, discipline, and ownership — consistency that leaves an impact.KEY QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE“I didn't want my circumstances to dictate my attitude.”“I didn't want others having emotional control over me.”“I committed to focusing on what I can affect.”“I've been taught the best advice you can give is to be the example.”

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:

We've come to terms with the fact that this was a rebuilding year for us. One HBO show slipped through the cracks (The Chair Company), but we really let reality TV (SLOMW, RHOSLC, Vanderpump, DWTS, Survivor) take over our lives—and now this podcast.

SHOUGH YEAH! Scoot runs down the key moments from yesterday's thrilling Saints home win over the Panthers

San Antonio were supposed to be patient. Rebuilding. Developing. Waiting their turn. That narrative is already dead. In this episode, we break down why the Spurs are way ahead of schedule - and why the rest of the NBA knows it, even if fans haven't caught up yet. Victor Wembanyama isn't just a future superstar; he's already warping games, game-plans, and decision-making on both ends of the floor. But this isn't a one-man story. The Spurs' rise is about roster construction, coaching clarity, chemistry, and a level of organisational patience most franchises simply don't have. We dig into: NBA Cup semi-finals analysis & finals preview Why San Antonio already looks like a real contender, not a “nice young team” How Wembanyama changes the ceiling of everyone around him Why balance, depth, and decision-making matter more than star-chasing What separates teams built to last from teams built for headlines Is it already time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to blow it up? Why there has been a rise in calf strains in the NBA Why some so-called powerhouses are far more fragile than they appear This is a bigger conversation about how championships are actually won - and why the Spurs are quietly doing it the right way, faster than anyone expected. If you're still thinking in rebuild timelines, you're already behind.

In Episode 84, host Houston Blackwood meets with Doug Layton, who shares his extraordinary journey from serving a 20-year prison sentence to rebuilding his life through hard work, humility, and second chances.Doug opens up about his struggles, the events that led to a life sentence, and the moment everything changed. After walking out of prison, he faced the challenges of reentry head-on like securing his first job, taking on side work, and eventually earning his CDL.His story is a powerful reminder of resilience, redemption, and the opportunities that open when someone is willing to start again. This episode shines a light on what's possible when communities support second chances and individuals commit to rebuilding their lives one step at a time.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.