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What happens when a consulting company decides that adding AI to existing workflows isn't enough? In this episode, Mal Vivek, CEO and co-founder of zeb, joins me to discuss the launch of Substrate, an AI-native operating architecture that challenges many assumptions about enterprise consulting, software delivery, and AI adoption. Rather than layering AI onto legacy processes, zeb made the bold decision to scrap its own operating model and rebuild the company from the ground up with AI at its core. The result is Substrate, a system designed to learn from every project it completes, continuously improving through a Plan, Execute, Evaluate operating loop while helping organizations move from experimentation to measurable business outcomes. Our conversation goes far beyond another AI product announcement. Mal explains why so many organizations remain trapped in what she calls "pilot purgatory," investing heavily in AI without producing measurable returns. We discuss why treating AI as an assistant often limits its potential, and why businesses may need to rethink their organizational structures, workflows, and even leadership models if they want AI to become part of their operational foundation. We also explore one of the most talked-about aspects of zeb's business model: a 100 percent outcome guarantee. Instead of charging for time or software licenses, zeb only gets paid when agreed business outcomes have been delivered. That raises interesting questions about accountability, risk, and whether the traditional consulting model still makes sense in an era where AI can dramatically compress delivery timelines. Mal also shares why zeb gives customers ownership of their own version of the Substrate engine instead of locking them into a traditional SaaS subscription, how AI changes the relationship between technology vendors and their customers, and why she believes future organizations will become flatter, faster, and increasingly focused on builders rather than management layers. If you're a technology leader trying to move beyond AI proofs of concept, or a business executive searching for a practical path to measurable AI value, this conversation offers plenty of fresh thinking on what AI-native organizations could look like over the next few years. Can businesses continue adapting yesterday's operating models for tomorrow's technology, or is it time to rebuild from the ground up? I'd love to hear where you stand after listening to this episode.
Send me a some feedback!This episode takes the conversation around giving and receiving to a deeper level. Building on last week's exploration of the five ways we block ourselves from receiving, Mike uncovers the emotional reasons behind those blocks and reveals why so many generous, caring, and successful people struggle to receive support, abundance, love, ease, and opportunity. At the heart of this episode is a powerful realization that emerged while writing Mike's upcoming book, Built to Give. Rebuilt to Receive. The issue is rarely the external circumstance. More often, we block goodness from entering our lives because we're unconsciously trying to avoid certain feelings. Understanding these emotions becomes the key to becoming a better receiver and experiencing a higher quality of life. Key Takeaways1. We often block goodness from entering our lives to avoid uncomfortable feelings. The challenge isn't usually receiving itself. It's the emotions that receiving might trigger inside of us. 2. Seven core emotions frequently drive our resistance to receiving. Selfishness, being a burden, judgment, rejection, shame, superiority, and disappointment often sit beneath our unwillingness to receive support, abundance, love, and opportunity. 3. Over-givers often delay permission to receive. Many people spend their lives giving, serving, helping, and supporting others while continuously postponing their own turn to receive. 4. Avoiding emotions keeps them alive. What we resist persists. The path to freedom isn't avoiding uncomfortable emotions but learning how to move into, through, and beyond them. 5. The path to becoming a better receiver is making the uncomfortable comfortable. Growth happens when we willingly feel the emotions we've spent our lives trying to avoid. The more comfortable we become with those feelings, the easier it becomes to receive life fully. Notable Quotes "The greatest lie ever told is that it's better to give than receive." "The reason we block goodness from flowing into our life is to avoid a feeling." "The wealthiest, happiest, most successful people I know are easy receivers." "Whatever you resist persists. Whatever you feel heals." "The way to heal is into the discomfort and through it." Call to ActionIf this episode resonated with you, spend a few moments reflecting on which of the seven emotions shows up most often in your life. Is it the fear of being selfish? The fear of judgment? The fear of rejection, shame, disappointment, or being a burden?Awareness is the first step.Once you understand what you're trying to avoid, you can begin the process of moving through it instead of organizing your life around it.If you're ready to do this work at a deeper level, join Mike for the upcoming Built to Give, Rebuilt to Receive Workshop on August 28–29 just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, where you'll learn how to identify and release the blocks that keep you from fully receiving life. Click here for details and to register.Questions? Reach out directly:mike@innerwealthglobal.comNo assistant. No gatekeeper. Just a real conversation about becoming as skilled at receiving as you already are at giving.Mike's Media:Website: https://www.innerwealthglobal.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikekitkoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_kitkoTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikekitkoSubscribe to my YouTube: / @mikekitkoMusic Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & Friends
At 20 years old, Mendel Vile was hit by an anti-tank missile in Gaza. His friend took the blast to save the team. Mendel woke up in a hospital bed, unable to walk and made a decision that changed everything.This episode is about what happens when life takes everything from you and you choose to rebuild anyway. The mindset Mendel developed under the worst circumstances is the same mindset that separates those who survive hard times from those who are defined by them.In this episode:How your environment and values build resilience before adversity ever arrivesThe psychological shift from asking “why me” to “who do I want to become”What it takes to perform under maximum pressure when everything is on the lineHow Mendel went from not walking to running three marathons with the Israeli flagSurvivor's guilt and the mental work required to move through itThe one trait every high performer shares, no matter their backgroundWhat Mendel would tell anyone who feels stuck, broken, or afraid to start overThis is a story of resilience, mindset, and what it really means to get a second chance.Like this episode? Leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominatorNewsletter: https://moshepopack.com/newsletter/Follow Common Denominator Podcast:https://moshepopack.com/podcast/@mpopackhttps://www.instagram.com/mpopackhttps://www.facebook.com/MoshePopackFollow Mendel Vile: https://www.instagram.com/mendel_vile/
What do you do when life breaks you, your family is under pressure, and the man you thought you were falls apart? In this powerful Christian men's podcast episode, Josh Price shares the story of his daughter Brighton's life-limiting diagnosis, the hospital moment that shattered his identity, and how God began rebuilding him as a husband, father, and leader. This conversation is for Christian men, fathers, husbands, and leaders who feel overwhelmed by pressure, trauma, fear, marriage struggles, parenting challenges, or hard decisions. Josh talks about faith under pressure, post-traumatic growth, choosing life, spiritual formation, masculine identity, leadership, marriage, fatherhood, and learning to stop giving away your authority to fear, circumstances, anger, control, or pain. If you have ever wondered how to lead your family when life feels impossible, how to hear God in suffering, how to make better decisions under pressure, or how to become the man God is forming you to be, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Josh shares the heartbreaking story of his daughter Brighton's diagnosis with Leigh syndrome and the hospital crisis that forced him to face fear, grief, and helplessness in a new way. You'll hear how God used one moment of brokenness to begin reshaping Josh's identity, helping him move from ego, control, and brash confidence toward empathy, love, humility, and spiritual formation. Tim and Josh unpack what it means for Christian men to choose life, walk the narrow road, and experience post-traumatic growth instead of being destroyed by pain. Josh also explains how men give away their authority under pressure, why better decision-making creates better leadership, and how fathers can stop parenting from their own wounds and start parenting the child in front of them. 00:00 Intro01:31 Josh shares his daughter Brighton's early health struggles03:19 The hospital search for answers04:56 Receiving the Leigh syndrome diagnosis06:45 The morning Brighton stopped breathing08:53 The moment Josh froze under pressure10:07 Life in the PICU and learning to care for Brighton12:28 Grief, terror, and the dreams parents lose16:18 How that hospital moment broke Josh's old identity18:19 Army leadership, confidence, and decisiveness21:02 How Josh pursued his wife Kelly27:14 Hearing God say, “If you walk with Me, I'll walk with you”29:24 How suffering changed Josh's marriage31:28 Breakthroughs in fatherhood and parenting his son34:04 Don't reparent yourself—parent your child38:26 Marriage, opposition, and learning to listen to your wife40:35 Why men need to pause under pressure43:09 Brighton's progress and choosing hope45:44 Choosing life instead of being destroyed48:21 Post-traumatic growth52:35 Holding your identity under pressure57:51 Where men give away their authority59:35 Finding the hidden lesson in your hardest season01:01:50 Josh's six-week coaching process01:05:17 How to connect with Josh #ChristianMen#FaithUnderPressure#ChristianFatherhood#MensLeadership#ChooseLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does a man do when no one is coming to save him?Hal Hughes is a registered psychotherapist, former police officer, and federal corrections officer who survived two traumatic brain injuries, a bipolar and PTSD diagnosis, and an opiate addiction that nearly killed him. At his lowest, he was on eight psychiatric medications and undergoing electroconvulsive shock therapy. Today, Hal runs Hughes Counseling in Smiths Falls, Ontario, specializing in first responders, military personnel, and anyone navigating the wreckage of a life that got away from them. In this episode, Hal joins Jon and Will to break down the philosophy, the structure, and the daily discipline that actually gets a man through the hard stuff — not the kind you read about, but the kind he earned the hard way.IN THIS EPISODE:1. Two TBIs, bipolar, PTSD, and opiate addiction — Hal's full story2. The sharp instrument: why the human mind cuts us when we're untrained3. The rat park experiment and why addiction only gets fixed in community4. The healing circle that led to forgiveness — and where “more love, less judgment” was born5. Get the vehicle right first: the body-mind framework that makes everything else possibleMore about Hal Hughes:1. Website: https://www.halhughes.com GET MORE FROM MTM:Text MTM to 33777 — free weekly newsletterSubscribe & Episodes: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/FREE APP: https://focusnowtrainingapp.com/FREE Assessment: https://focusnowtraining.com/assessment-pageA2A COURSE:12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Self-paced. Built for people who hate the word mindfulness.https://focusnowtraining.com/a2a-courseBRING FNT TO YOUR TEAM:Custom training for your organization. In-person or online.https://focusnowtraining.com/contact-usProduced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
Join us in Costa Rica for the Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat April 2027In this episode I'm sitting down with Janean, The Healing Therapist — a hairstylist of 22 years, a yoga teacher of 10, and the woman I asked to lead all the movement at our Costa Rica Industry Unplugged Retreat. This one is full circle in the best way, because Janean first found this podcast when money was her whole story, and now she's sitting across from me as a friend, a peer, and someone I get to build something beautiful with.We get into the stuff that doesn't get talked about enough behind the chair. Janean shares how she quit doing hair three times and rebuilt her clientele a fourth — this time through grief, a neck injury she didn't think she'd recover from, and major debt. We talk about the difference between hearing the information and actually implementing it, why being in the room changed everything for her, and how she dug out of her lowest point not by fixing what was most broken, but by leaning into what she was already good at.This is a conversation about the mind-body connection, self-sabotage, worthiness versus capability, and why hairstylists are quietly some of the most powerful people in their communities. We laugh, we almost cry (more than once), and we land on something I believe with my whole chest: you don't have to do the big scary version of healing. Sometimes it's just staying curious and not overthinking it.In this episode we cover:Why yoga is less about flexibility and more about building a relationship with yourselfRebuilding your career with everything you already know instead of starting from zeroThe difference between consuming information and actually implementing itSelf-sabotage — how to start catching it in the moment instead of years laterWhy focusing on what you're best at (not what's most broken) can pull your whole life upWorthiness vs. capability, and the money stories we don't realize we're carryingHow hairstylists create real change in the world, one client at a timepersonal development for hairstylists, hairstylist mindset podcast, self-worth for salon professionals, yoga for hairstylists, retreat for hairstylists
With 250,000 customers and $1.2B in revenue, Monday.com's CPTO explains why they threw out their roadmap and rebuilt everything around agentic AI.Topics Include:Daniel Lereya joined Monday.com when it had just 30 people and five engineers.He grew the R&D org from five engineers to roughly 900 over a decade.Three years ago Daniel became Monday.com's first ever CPTO.Monday.com initially approached AI by adding small features across the product.They called this early phase "sprinkling AI dust" — helpful but not transformative.A pivotal board meeting made Daniel realise AI hadn't changed Monday's core value.Monday.com decided to rethink its mission from first principles around AI.The new mission: AI agents that actually execute work, not just manage it.AI gives businesses an "infinite workforce" regardless of company size.Agents can now do hyper-personalised work at a scale humans simply cannot.Monday's platform puts agents at the centre, replacing boards and dashboards.Shared context and human-in-the-loop handoffs make their agents uniquely powerful.Monday ran an "AI month" — pausing the entire 900-person builder org to transform.The month rebuilt team mindset and energy, reminding staff of early startup days.Monday also ran an "agentic week" where every department built their own agents.Finance built agents to automatically match incoming payments to customer accounts.Scaling AI adoption internally remains the biggest challenge across businesses today.Monday introduced "effective AI" — balancing capability with cost efficiency.They acquired voice AI startup One AI to add specialised model capabilities.On pricing, Monday shifted to a hybrid seats-plus-AI-credits consumption model.Participants:Daniel Lereya – Chief Product and Technology Officer, Monday.comKamil Davidov – Sales Leader Israel ISV-BizApps, Amazon Web ServicesJohan Broman – EMEA ISV Head of Solutions Architecture, Amazon Web ServicesSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
What are the signs of emotional abuse? How do you rebuild your life after a toxic relationship? And what happens when one conversation changes everything?In this episode of Reclaim Your Life, Schalee Sanchez shares her powerful story of surviving emotional abuse, finding the courage to leave, and rebuilding a life rooted in hope, purpose, and self-worth.After reaching a point of profound hopelessness, a simple but courageous question from a friend helped Schalee recognize what was happening in her relationship and begin her journey toward healing and personal transformation.Together, we discuss:• Emotional abuse and its hidden impact• Finding yourself again after a toxic relationship• Healing emotional wounds and rebuilding self-worth• Courage, resilience, and personal growth• Why your past does not define your future• The power of supportive friendships and community• Taking risks and saying yes to life againOne of Schalee's most powerful reminders is this:"We are not what our past says. We get to create an entirely new future."Whether you're healing from emotional abuse, navigating a major life transition, rebuilding after a difficult relationship, or searching for hope in a challenging season, this conversation is a reminder that transformation is possible—and that your story isn't over yet.Emotional Abuse • Toxic Relationships • Healing After Abuse • Personal Transformation • Self-Worth • Emotional Healing • Rebuilding Your Life • Women's Empowerment • Resilience • Reclaim Your Life
What happens when you lose everything, your business, your investments, your father, and your entire way of life—overnight?In this powerful episode of Behind the Boom Podcast, Amber sits down with entrepreneur, longevity expert, and transformational coach Karina Safarova to uncover the extraordinary journey that brought her from fleeing the Ukraine war with just one suitcase to building a thriving life in Palm Beach, Florida. Karina shares how faith, gratitude, resilience, and an unwavering belief in God's plan helped her rebuild from nothing. Today, she lives a life filled with purpose, impact, influential relationships, and opportunities she never imagined possible—including speaking at Mar-a-Lago, connecting with world leaders, and helping others transform their lives through her coaching and longevity programs. In this episode, you'll discover:✅ How Karina rebuilt her life after losing everything ✅ The mindset shifts that changed her future ✅ Why faith and surrender can be your greatest superpower ✅ The truth about manifestation, purpose, and abundance ✅ Building meaningful relationships and powerful networks ✅ Longevity, wellness, and living a fulfilled life after 40 ✅ Lessons from proximity to influential people and success circles ✅ Why gratitude may be the most powerful success strategy of allIf you've ever felt like you're starting over, facing uncertainty, or waiting for a sign to pursue something greater, this conversation is for you."Do your best. God will do the rest." — Karina Safarova
→ Work with me: How coaches do $1M/yr working 2-4 hrs/day (free video) https://youtu.be/d9zJAysyS7c → Try Rainmakers OS for $1 (14 days) The AI that runs client acquisition for you. Builds your offer. Writes your content. Hands you the ads and funnels already winning. https://wearetherainmakers.com/testdrive → Free training: How the top coaches sign 5 to 20 dream clients a month https://wearetherainmakers.com/demowatch In this episode, I show you exactly why I shut down a profitable $3M agency and the five-part model I rebuilt on the other side, the one we teach inside Rainmakers where you keep the money, drop the hours, and actually own the business instead of the business owning you. --- Ok, quick intro if we haven't met. I'm Chris Dufey. I run The Rainmakers. We help coaches and consultants do $1M/yr working 2-4 hours a day.
Send me a some feedback!This episode explores a powerful realization that emerged while Mike was writing his upcoming book, Built to Give, Rebuilt to Receive. As he worked on a chapter called The Many Ways We Block Ourselves From Receiving, he discovered five major categories where people unconsciously resist the very things they say they want most in life. At the heart of this conversation is the understanding that most people are excellent givers but uncomfortable receivers. They give easily, support others freely, and work hard to earn and deserve what they want. Yet when life attempts to deliver support, love, abundance, ease, or opportunity, they often block it without realizing it. This episode helps uncover where those blocks may be operating in your own life and how learning to receive may be one of the most important forms of personal growth available to you. Key Takeaways1. Many people have been conditioned to give far more easily than they receive. Giving is often celebrated and rewarded, while receiving can trigger feelings of guilt, selfishness, or discomfort.2. Over-responsibility for others often comes at the expense of responsibility for yourself. When you prioritize everyone else's needs above your own, you block yourself from receiving the life you desire.3. Unowned desires create hidden resistance. Many people struggle to acknowledge what they truly want because they've been conditioned to believe their wants and needs are selfish.4. Ease and abundance often feel unsafe to the nervous system. Many people unconsciously believe they must earn, deserve, struggle, or sacrifice before allowing themselves to receive more.5. Your fullest expression is one of the greatest gifts you can offer the world. When you suppress your voice, your truth, or your authenticity, you block both your impact and your ability to receive the fruits of who you truly are.Notable Quotes "Giving is not better than receiving. These are equal." "The world doesn't withhold things from us. The world is just a reflection of who we are." "You are not a martyr, and you owe no one a depleted version of yourself." "Life is a team sport." "Are you willing to be rebuilt to receive as easily as you give?" Call to ActionIf this episode resonated with you, take a moment to reflect on where you may be unconsciously blocking goodness from entering your life. Which of the five categories stood out most? Responsibility for yourself? Your own desires? Support and care? Ease and abundance? Or your fullest expression?The work of receiving isn't about becoming selfish. It's about recognizing that your needs, desires, dreams, and well-being matter too. As you learn to receive more fully, you'll discover that life becomes less about struggle and more about flow.If you'd like support identifying and releasing your own blocks to receiving, reach out directly.Email Mike: mike@innerwealthglobal.comNo assistant. No gatekeeper. Just a real conversation about what's possible when you become as skilled at receiving as you already are at giving.Mike's Media:Website: https://www.innerwealthglobal.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikekitkoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_kitkoTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikekitkoSubscribe to my YouTube: / @mikekitkoMusic Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & Friends
What happens when childhood abuse, military service, addiction, homelessness, PTSD, and personal loss collide? In one of the most powerful conversations ever featured on The MisFitNation Show, U.S. Navy Veteran, author, speaker, and advocate Joe Potosi shares his deeply personal story of surviving unimaginable adversity and finding purpose on the other side. Growing up in an abusive household marked by neglect, fear, and emotional trauma, Joe spent much of his early life searching for an escape. That search led him into the United States Navy, where he found structure, brotherhood, and purpose—but the emotional wounds he carried from childhood didn't disappear. After military service, Joe found himself battling alcoholism, depression, anxiety, PTSD, financial collapse, homelessness, and the devastating consequences of unresolved trauma. He shares how addiction became a temporary escape from pain, why rock bottom became a turning point, and the life-changing ultimatum that forced him to confront his demons. Throughout this emotional and inspiring conversation, Joe discusses: • Growing up in an abusive and unstable home • Escaping through military service • Life aboard the USS Kitty Hawk • The loss of a fellow sailor and its impact on his mental health • PTSD, depression, and emotional trauma • Alcoholism and addiction recovery • Homelessness and starting over • The power of accountability and seeking help • Forgiveness, healing, and breaking generational cycles • Faith, redemption, and personal transformation • Writing his books "When the Dust Settled" and "Unshackled" • Why your condition does not have to be your conclusion Joe's story is not simply about survival. It's about rebuilding. It's about taking ownership of your future despite the pain of your past. It's about discovering that healing is possible, even when life feels broken beyond repair. For veterans, first responders, trauma survivors, individuals struggling with addiction, and anyone searching for hope in difficult seasons, this episode delivers practical wisdom, emotional honesty, and a powerful reminder that second chances are real. One of the most impactful messages from this conversation: "If you never heal from past trauma, you'll bleed on people who never cut you." Whether you're navigating PTSD, mental health challenges, recovery, grief, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, Joe's story offers inspiration, perspective, and hope. If this episode resonates with you, follow The MisFitNation Show, leave a review, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it. Because no matter where you've been, your story is not over. Veterans • PTSD • Military Transition • Mental Health • Addiction Recovery • Alcoholism • Homelessness • Trauma Recovery • Faith • Resilience • Personal Growth • Self-Improvement • Leadership • Recovery Journey • Navy Veterans • Veteran Advocacy • Family Healing • Forgiveness • Purpose Joe Potosi Author of When the Dust Settled and Unshackled: A Story of Redemption and Renewal Topics CoveredFeatured Guest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eytan Seidman, VP of Product at Shopify, returns to the Liquid Weekly Podcast for a special Spring '26 Editions walkthrough with Karl and Taylor.It is a full tour of what is dropping for developers: static app home extensions, the App Events API, AI Kit, Sidekick app extensions going GA, the ongoing Dev Dashboard overhaul, a rebuilt logging experience, UCP and agentic commerce, next-gen events replacing webhooks, and the shift from Managed Pricing to Shopify App Pricing. Basically a whole episode of changelog.A must-listen for app developers, agencies, and anyone building on the Shopify platform.Subscribe to Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips. Subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/Find Eytan OnlineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eytanseidman/X: https://x.com/eytanseidmanSee the Spring '26 Editions: https://www.shopify.com/editions/spring2026Timestamps(00:00) Intro snippets(01:03) Intros and welcoming back Eytan Seidman(02:17) Static app home extensions: building apps fully on Shopify(08:08) App Events API: observability and monitoring in Dev Dash(13:03) AI Kit: store auth, store execute, and how it differs from MCP(17:54) Sidekick app extensions GA: data and app action extensions(25:21) Dev Dashboard overhaul: store and team management(31:34) Logging overhaul: API requests, filtering, and unified logs(35:40) Catalog improvements and the UCP CLI(38:16) Building carts across merchants with UCP(40:35) Agent to agent purchasing and accountability(44:04) Next-gen events: rebuilding webhooks(52:08) Shopify App Pricing: usage-based pricing and meters(58:27) Closing: what Eytan is most excited for devs to try(1:00:50) Picks of the WeekPicks of the WeekTaylor: A MagSafe power bank. After his recording died in the fourth inning of his daughter's softball game, he picked one up so he can hot-swap batteries mid-game and record full-length games start to finish. https://amzn.to/4vXCZAjKarl: Atkins chocolate truffles, found in the reduced aisle at Kroger. A cheap, high-protein, low-carb sweet that hits the spot if you are doing keto. https://www.kroger.com/p/atkins-endulge-dark-chocolate-truffles/0063748000511Eytan: Two aviation books. Flying Blind by Dominic Gates, a Seattle Times reporter, on the 737 MAX and the fall of Boeing, tracing the program from the 1960s through the late 2010s: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55994102-flying-blind. And The Sporty Game, an older read on the early Boeing vs Airbus competition: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/312480.The_Sporty_Game
In this episode, Gunter Swoboda explores the profound impact of the mentor wound—the absence of fathers, mentors, elders, and meaningful initiation—and how this hidden wound continues to shape men's identities, relationships, and emotional lives.Drawing on attachment theory, developmental psychology, and the role of rites of passage throughout history, Gunter examines how the decline of mentorship and eldering has left many men navigating adulthood without guidance or support. The episode explores the grief that accompanies what was missed, the importance of acknowledging the wound, and how healing begins by becoming the mentor the next generation needs.Topics• Understanding the mentor wound and its impact on men• Attachment theory and emotional development• The decline of traditional rites of passage• The importance of mentorship, guidance, and eldering• Grieving the absence of fathers and mentors• Reconstructing masculinity through conscious effort and connectionTakeaways• The mentor wound is a structural vulnerability, not simply personal sadness• Father absence creates deep psychological and relational gaps• Traditional rites of passage once played a vital role in initiating young men into adulthood• The decline of elders and mentorship leaves many men vulnerable and disconnected• Healing begins by grieving what was missed and becoming a mentor for othersSound Bites“Forgiveness and grief are not the same.”“Rebuilt by hand, one boy at a time.”“The next generation's right to be shown the way.”Inside This Episode• Understanding the mentor wound• How father absence affects development• Attachment theory and emotional formation• The role of rites of passage in manhood• Cultural shifts and modern masculinity• Grieving the absence of mentorship• Becoming the mentor you needed• Rebuilding masculinity through guidance, connection, and purposeGratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Charlotte for bringing North Carolina to #10 on the Top 10 USA listeners list. And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in Instanbul (i-stan-bull) for bringing Turkey to #16 on our global listeners list! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.
Silence can linger long after a veteran has returned home and taken off the uniform. For Eric Gillis, one of the toughest challenges after leaving the Army was learning to function in a world without the structure, purpose, and brotherhood that once held everything together. He kept his inner struggles to himself, feeling he had no right to speak up because others had paid a higher price. That silence nearly cost him everything. This story follows Eric's journey through post-military chaos, hypervigilance, family struggles, therapy, and the moment a doctor said something that changed his path: "You can be better." From that point, Eric started rebuilding his life as a husband, father, teacher, author, and creator of The Rebuilt Warrior. He shares how veterans can turn their military strengths into civilian success, rebuild trust, take responsibility, find purpose, and create the structure they miss after service. What you'll hear is a relatable message for veterans feeling stuck, ashamed, angry, isolated, or unsure of where they fit now. It's a reminder that struggle doesn't have to be the final chapter, and that a new mission can be built, one honest step at a time. Timestamps: 00:03:27 - Leaving military structure behind 00:06:25 - The night everything almost ended 00:12:27 - Turning private pain into Rebuilt Warrior 00:19:03 - Breaking down the STRUCTURE framework 00:37:30 - A message for veterans in silence Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://www.therebuiltwarrior.com Follow Eric Gillis on Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheRebuiltWarrior Follow Eric Gillis on Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheRebuiltWarrior
We've had realtime features on CodePen for ages. Back when it was pretty damn hard. Our Collab Mode is an obvious one, where users can code together. (This "just works" in the 2.0 editor, it's not called anything special.) That and Professor Mode used to have realtime chat (until we pulled it because very few people used it). We went through iterations of this including our own implementations and using services like PubNub. Code collaboration in realtime is particularly difficult. We used FirePad/FireBase for a while for this, and honestly that was a nice abstraction. Increasing the difficulty though, we need to layer on additional needs like syncing settings, presence, and just arbitrary message delivery (e.g. "a new build is ready!"). We used Ably for much of this for quite a while. These days, our whole realtime system integrates with our caching layer, goes over the network using standard web sockets to our beefy Go servers, and is integrated with CRDTs/Y.js to keep everybody looking at the same thing. Plenty of open source software at work, but no more third-party services. This means lower operating costs and a simpler architecture. The cost is that problems are, well, our problems. Time Jumps
What happens when a woman who spent decades holding everyone else together finally has no choice but to let go? In episode 265 of Joy Found Here, Florence Acosta — former Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, healthcare executive, and the person everyone leaned on — shares how a stroke at 50 became the moment that shattered her old identity and cracked her wide open. Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the body says stop long before we ever will.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(3:46) How Florence went from holding everything together to having a stroke at 50(6:05) Why chronic givers struggle to receive — and the mindset keeping them stuck(7:43) The sisterhood circle that cracked open her awareness around control and letting go(11:51) The childhood moment at age three that silently took her voice for decades(13:17) How writing on Substack became an unexpected act of reclaiming her voice(20:54) How the Miracle Morning helps Florence create space and stay grounded in recovery(23:04) The "Question of the Day" ritual she runs for her Substack subscribers(24:15) Florence's new business venture with her sister — and why she broke her own rule(26:41) Her "C-cubed" self-care approach: cooking, crocheting, and creative writing(31:03) Why people want to help — and how telling them how changes everythingFlorence Acosta spent nearly 30 years in healthcare — first as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, then as executive director of a surgical center — carrying the weight of patients, teams, and everyone around her without ever pausing to fill her own cup. At 50, a stroke caused by an undetected arteriovenous malformation forced her to stop, and through the slow road of recovery, a women's sisterhood circle, and the discovery of writing, she found the voice she had quietly lost decades before. Today she writes about intentional living, mindset, and personal development through her Substack publication Becoming You with Florence Acosta.In this episode, Florence shares how decades of over-giving as both a healthcare professional and the person everyone leaned on ultimately led to her stroke — and how that rupture became the catalyst for rebuilding on her own terms. She traces her lifelong silence back to a childhood moment at age three, and how Substack became the unexpected place where she finally reclaimed her voice. Florence also opens up about her Miracle Morning practice, a new business venture with her sister, and her "C-cubed" self-care approach — cooking, crocheting, and creative writing — while delivering a powerful message to fellow chronic givers: open your hands and let people in before life forces you to.Connect with Florence Acosta:SubstackInstagramLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AmiSights: Financing the Future For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
In this special edition of the AmiSights Podcast, Francis Miller joins Lynn Ozer and I for a conversation with his client, Jack Korbutov, founder of The Art of Medicine. From losing 90% of his company's revenue overnight when insurance companies stopped covering compounded medications, to rebuilding from the ground up, earning licenses in all 50 states, and expanding into a 9,000-square-foot facility, Jack's entrepreneurial journey is a powerful lesson in resilience, adaptability, and vision. You'll hear how Jack navigated business setbacks, leveraged story-driven sales to educate physicians, embraced leadership systems to scale his company, and turned regulatory challenges into growth opportunities. Francis Miller also shares how helping lenders understand Jack's story and future vision was critical in securing the SBA financing needed for the company's next phase of expansion. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone facing the challenge of building something meaningful through uncertainty. Recorded on 4/21/26
What happens when two guys who built a Topia world "without a lot of planning" invite an actual Topia expert to fix it live on camera? You get this episode.Josh and Will welcome Sam, a Customer Success pro at Topia with four years of platform expertise, for a live world makeover of the HiTech Podcast's own virtual space. From setting proper world boundaries and using the alignment tool, to landmark zones, animated assets, interactive games, embedded polls, and a full event management system — Sam walks them through everything they did wrong (gently) and everything Topia can actually do. The result? A world that went from "not bad" to genuinely impressive in under an hour. Say hi to Gregory the butterfly while you're at it.Whether you're an educator dreaming of virtual office hours, an event planner looking beyond Zoom, or just someone who wants to build a cool interactive space online — this episode is packed with practical tips you can use right now.--♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over to our Buy Me a Coffee to subscribe: buymeacoffee.com/hitechpodcast.
There are seasons in a man's life when nothing is technically falling apart... but something still feels heavy. You're still showing up. Still going to work. Still paying bills. Still taking care of your family. Still carrying responsibilities. But beneath the surface, you're wrestling with questions you can't quite explain. In this deeply personal episode of REBUILT, Michael-David opens up about the financial pressures, emotional weight, changing seasons of fatherhood, questions of purpose, and the quiet struggles many men carry but rarely talk about. This isn't some motivational speech or lecture on "7 ways to ...". It's an honest conversation between two men, you and MD, sitting across from each other, talking about what it means to feel lost without being broken, tired without giving up, and uncertain while still moving forward. Michael-David shares insights from coaching men through major life transitions, explores why so many men struggle to sit with their emotions, and discusses how growth often comes through understanding rather than avoidance. MD openly talks about: • Why many men, even himself, can feel overwhelmed but struggle to explain it • The difference between being stuck and being in a season of processing • How financial stress, fatherhood, responsibility, and identity affect men's mental health • Why emotional awareness is a strength, not a weakness • The hidden reason many men isolate when they're struggling • How God often answers our prayers through people and brotherhood • Why sitting with your emotions may be the key to moving forward • How to keep taking the next step when you don't have all the answers This episode also explores Biblical encouragement through Daniel in the lion's den and Isaiah 41, reminding us that God's presence is often found in the middle of the struggle, not just after it. If you're carrying more than you let people see, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes the strongest thing a man can do is tell the truth about where he is. REBUILT exists to meet men where they are while helping them move toward who they were created to become. Scripture Referenced: • Isaiah 41:10-13 • Daniel 6 • Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 If this episode resonates with you, share it with another man who may need the reminder that he doesn't have to carry life alone.
What does it take to start over and build a life in wine? In this episode, Namratha Stanley shares her extraordinary journey from Bangalore to Bordeaux, where she built her own wine brand, Solicantus, from scratch. Alongside her powerful personal story, she breaks down Bordeaux Wine 101 – grapes, regions, and how to actually enjoy wine without intimidation. This is a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what happens when you trust yourself enough to begin again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hans Frees of Outdoor Escapes has been in business 25 years, filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, lost money on a spec home during the 2008 crash, and came out the other side with better relationships, a better location, and a much healthier respect for staying in his lane. He and Mark swap war stories about building spec homes they probably shouldn't have, losing sleep over unpaid subcontractors, and why the small-town bank that bet on them at rock bottom is still their bank today. It's 32 minutes of hard-won wisdom from someone who learned most of it the expensive way. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.outdoorexcapes.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/outdoorexcapes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorexcapes/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this episode, Rene Manfre shares his journey through real estate, the challenges he's faced, and his strategies for building wealth and community impact. Discover insights on diversification, team building, and leveraging online platforms for growth. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
In this episode, I break down how I'd physically prepare for SMU selection over a 12-month timeline, covering running, rucking, strength training, land navigation, injury prevention, and how to structure your training from one year out all the way to selection day.
While everyone is focused on AI, I share why we chose to rebuild our entire client experience from the ground up instead. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a week-long overhaul of our delivery systems, revealing how we improved every touchpoint, streamlined operations, and made working with us easier, faster, and clearer for clients. I also talk about the role AI plays in our business, why human expertise still matters, and how CEOs can create growth by regularly revisiting and refining the customer experience. Tune in to hear the lessons, leadership insights, and practical strategies that helped us elevate our client experience to the next level.
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin analyze the latest news from Cleveland Browns OTAs, focusing on roster number changes and injury updates for defensive players like Mason Graham and Maliek Collins. They also evaluate the chemistry of a rebuilt offensive line and the quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. 01:06 - Browns OTA Roster News 04:57 - Offensive Line Rebuild Analysis 11:38 - Quarterback And Season Expectations
Troy shares how God called him into young adult ministry, why community matters in your 20s, and how rebuilding isn't repair but a restructuring on the right foundation. He opens up about grief after losing his father and grandfather, how pain can harden or soften your heart, and the scriptures, mentors, and church support that carried him through. They talk comparison, identity, slowing down, joy vs. happiness, and how God can be working even when He feels silent, ending with a prayer for anyone walking through grief or a hard season. Interested in visiting Venture Church in Salinas, CA? Check them out here: https://www.venturechurchsalinas.org/ Send us Fan MailJust Know Though Podcast offers a safe space to discuss mental health, including topics like depression and past trauma. These conversations are not meant to focus on any individual guest, but to shed light on the difficult emotions many people face. We aim to highlight the strength and resilience required to overcome such challenges, while promoting understanding, support, and compassion. Mental health struggles are more common than we realize, and it's important to show kindness to ourselves and others.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You matter, and your well-being is important. Don't hesitate to connect with the resources below:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) — 800-656-HOPE (4673)National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788SAMHSA Treatment Helpline — 800-662-4357Remember, it's okay to ask for help.
Most podcasters measure success by one number, downloads, and quit when that number stays small. Matt Haycox keeps a different scoreboard. The investor and host of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox went bankrupt at 28, rebuilt after losing it all, and has now recorded around 700 episodes over seven years. His take is simple. A podcast can pay off even if nobody listens.In this episode of Podcasting Secrets with host Nathan Gwilliam, Matt explains why 300 loyal listeners in the right niche can outearn 300,000 random ones, how the niche trap buries most business shows before episode 20, and how to use the show to open doors with guests who would rarely take your call. He breaks down booking ideal clients as guests, pushing through your rough early episodes, and why dropping the fake highlight reel builds the kind of trust that turns a small audience into real revenue.Want a podcast that builds authority and brings in business, not just downloads? Focus on the right niche, the right relationships, and consistency you can sustain. Subscribe and follow Podcasting Secrets on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube for weekly strategies from creators who are growing and monetizing shows that last.Follow, Like & Subscribe: Podcasting Secrets: Website: https://podcastingsecrets.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcasting-secrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastingsecrets/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/poduppodcasting/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-secrets/id1726056241 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0edA45tyPxFRfiUmDxYSUjNathan Gwilliam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangwilliam/Matt Haycox: Website: https://matt-haycox.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthaycox/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattHaycox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox No Bollocks Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bollocks-with-matt-haycox/id1663860906 No Bollocks Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/3UVPhB8D2igVlqyWWWZCvO
Over the last year, everything changed.Joe and Hannah became parents, welcomed their son Leo into the world, rebuilt businesses, launched new ventures, opened a physical space in New York City, and navigated one of the most challenging seasons of their lives.In this deeply personal episode, they reflect on parenthood, marriage, ambition, gratitude, family, sacrifice, and what it really takes to build a life you're proud of while raising a child.From the emotional realities of the first year of parenthood to balancing multiple businesses and chasing freedom, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the hardest seasons become the most meaningful ones.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure whether you're doing enough, this episode is for you.00:00 Welcome & Why This Episode Matters01:06 Joe's Emotional Moment About Leo03:36 The Happiest Year of Our Lives05:12 Surviving Parenthood & Business Together07:31 Mortality, Presence & Appreciating Time09:14 Teaching Through Example11:27 Building Businesses While Raising a Child13:12 Why We Push Ourselves So Hard15:08 Missing Family & Living Far From Home17:19 Building Freedom Through Entrepreneurship18:24 Why We Work So Well Together21:12 Marriage, Business & Playing the Long Game22:56 Lessons From the Past Year25:13 What We Hope Never Changes27:15 Looking Ahead to the Next Decade28:14 Final Thoughts
What happens when an injured athlete refuses to accept the limitations of traditional healthcare? In this episode, Mike Stella shares the journey that took him from a career-altering sports injury and years of frustration to building The Movement Underground, a 7-figure performance therapy facility that has redefined what rehab and recovery can look like.Drawing on over two decades in sports medicine, Mike explains why most injury treatment focuses on managing symptoms instead of solving root causes, how performance-based therapy differs from conventional healthcare, and why many people unknowingly become trapped by the labels they assign themselves after injury. He also opens up about the entrepreneurial challenges of building a business from scratch, the lessons learned from years of being underpaid and overlooked, and the mindset shifts that helped him create a nationally recognized brand. Whether you're an athlete, healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or someone looking to break free from limiting beliefs, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on resilience, performance, and building a life beyond the systems you're told to follow.Website- www.themovementunderground.com Social Media Links/Handles:https://www.instagram.com/mikestella_atc/. https://www.instagram.com/themovementunderground/
In this personal reflection episode, Philippa takes listeners behind the scenes of how she rebuilt her own offer suite during a season of growth. She shares the lessons she learned around simplifying offers, restructuring pricing, protecting her time, and creating stronger alignment across her business. If your business feels heavier or more scattered than it should, this episode will help you rethink your structure from a CEO perspective. Key Takeaways: [00:01:00] When Growth Exposes Misalignment [00:02:00] Why Too Many Entry Points Create Confusion [00:03:00] Underpricing Leadership [00:04:00] Your Time Is a Strategic Asset [00:06:00] How Clarity Creates Revenue Confidence In this episode, you'll learn: How to simplify your offer suite strategically Why clarity improves conversions and confidence How to identify misaligned offers Why boundaries and structure support scalability How rebuilding can strengthen long-term growth Join the Strategic Marketing Canvas Workshop (https://channerconsulting.com/strategic-marketing-event-registration/)and sign up to be notified when When Clarity Leads (https://channerconsulting.com/when-clarity-leads/) is released. Links: Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippachanner/ Learn more: www.channerconsulting.com
Hello to you listening in Pristina, Kosovo! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. The things we take for granted, like a song we've heard over and over. I wondered: what's the story behind “I Won't Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? "I Won't Back Down" was born from sheer defiance after a targeted act of arson in May 1987 burned Tom Petty's Los Angeles home to the ground. Petty refused to move away. Instead, he rebuilt on the same plot of land and channeled his trauma into a song of defiance. The message of resilience in the face of adversity became a universal mantra for overcoming any struggle. Maybe like me you've acted against your own better wisdom, saying 'yes' instead of 'no', going along to get along, or something else. You know what I'm talking about. Maybe like me you finally figured out a better way to live. We've got just one life. In a world that keeps pushing us around we stand our ground, we won't back down! Story Prompt: When have you backed down because someone or something was pushing you around? No more. You know how to stand your ground! Write that story and share it out loud! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND! Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.
Send us Fan MailSome people hear “unthinkable” once in a lifetime. Julie Barth heard it again and again, and still found a way to keep her family standing. Julie is an author and the founder of Colin James Barth Outreach, and she joins us to share a life shaped by rare disease, caregiving, grief, and the slow work of rebuilding. From the Chicago suburbs to raising a big family, she walks us through the moments that changed everything and the mindset shifts that helped her survive them.We talk about her daughter Tatum's early medical crisis, the frustrating “failure to thrive” label, and the eventual discovery of primordial dwarfism, a rare form of dwarfism that finally explained what doctors could not name. Julie shares what it's like to live inside constant monitoring and uncertainty, and why she chose quality of life over a life consumed by appointments, fear, and other people's comfort. If you're a special needs parent, caregiver, or someone trying to support one, her words on isolation and invisibility will feel painfully familiar and deeply validating.Julie also opens up about losing her first husband Colin to pancreatic cancer, becoming a widowed stay at home mom, and turning to writing to preserve a story her children could hold on to. Then we go to the harder chapter: a second marriage marked by emotional abuse, the cycle that kept pulling her back, and the moment she realized her kids were carrying the cost. She leaves us with practical steps for healing, including a simple way to regain control when life feels overwhelming, plus how her charity helps women-led households in crisis create a plan forward.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find it. What part of Julie's story stayed with you?Juliebarthauthor.com, my charity at cjboutreach.org. Support the show
Hey, Heal Squad! We're back with Part 2 of our chat with TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie. After years of depression and feeling disconnected from himself, Blake realized something surprising: the life he had built no longer matched the person he really was. In this conversation, he shares the exercise that helped him identify where he was living out of alignment, why he traded a lifestyle that looked successful on paper for one that actually felt authentic, and how learning to stop performing for the world helped him reconnect with himself. Maria and Blake also get into one of the biggest questions we should all be asking ourselves: Are we living the life we truly want—or the life we think we're supposed to want? Together, they talk about why turning 40 can be the perfect time to reevaluate everything, from where you live and who you surround yourself with to how you define success, happiness, and purpose. You'll also hear some of the lighter moments from Blake's healing journey—including the story behind his new "You Are Enough" tattoo, why Matthew McConaughey challenged him to take himself out on a solo dinner date, and the simple practices that help keep him grounded today.This episode is packed with 5 daily practices to build a life that feels like yours. They also dive into the lessons Blake is learning from guests on his new podcast No Magic Pill, the daily practices that keep him grounded, and his new movement We Are ENOUGH. Enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS 5 ways to live in alignment with who you really are. Use an alignment journaling exercise, take yourself out to dinner, establish a morning routine, wear a daily reminder (bracelet, tattoo, object you can see), repeat the "I am enough" mantra meditation Loneliness at the top isn't about success—it's about disconnection. The more we perform for validation, the less connected we become to ourselves and the people around us. Healing often requires rebuilding. From where you live to who you spend time with, Blake explains why real transformation sometimes means having the courage to start over. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakemycoskie/ We Are ENOUGH: https://weareenough.co/ Listen to No Magic Pill: https://www.youtube.com/@NoMagicPillwithBlakeMycoskie Martha Beck's The Way of Integrity: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Integrity-Finding-Path-Your/dp/1984881507/ If you or someone you love is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts,call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
Before 911, Before Organ Donation Laws, Before Physician AssistantsImagine calling for help during a medical emergency in the 1960s and discovering there was no coordinated EMS system.Imagine lifesaving organs being lost because there was no legal framework for donation.Imagine overworked doctors without trained Physician Assistants helping bridge the gap in care.That was American healthcare before identical twin brothers Fred Sadler, M.D., and Blair Sadler, J.D. started working together.In this fascinating episode of HarmonyTALK, host Lisa Champeau sits down with the pioneering physician-and-lawyer team behind some of the most transformative healthcare innovations of the last century.Their book, (P)Luck: Lessons We Learned for Improving Healthcare and the World, reads like a hidden history of modern medicine. One part policy thriller. One part leadership memoir. One part blueprint for how unlikely collaborations can reshape entire systems.Together, the Sadler brothers helped establish the legal foundations for organ donation, shaped the early Physician Assistant profession, contributed to the creation of Emergency Medical Services in the United States, and helped elevate bioethics into mainstream healthcare conversations.But this conversation is bigger than medicine.It is about what happens when expertise crosses disciplines. What happens when a doctor and a lawyer stop arguing across conference tables and start building solutions together.Lisa Champeau explores the brothers' remarkable journey through the chaos and reinvention of American healthcare during the 1960s and 1970s, the risks they took inside large institutions, and the leadership lessons they believe still matter today.For listeners who love hidden histories, systems thinking, public policy, innovation, and stories about people quietly shaping the world behind the scenes, this episode delivers a remarkable deep dive into how modern healthcare was built.
After briefly de-emphasizing targeted TV ads during the Discovery merger, Warner Bros. Discovery has rapidly rebuilt its infrastructure to offer clients unprecedented transparency and accountability. In this live recording from the GoAddressable upfront breakfast, learn how premium IP content is joining forces with sophisticated data waterfalls to challenge the dominance of walled gardens. Key Highlights
In this episode of The Yegi Project, Barbie Wharton shares her journey from experiencing Bell's palsy to becoming a motivational coach and podcast host. She discusses the importance of using your voice, handling life's seasons, and building authentic connections to live a fulfilled life.Connect with Barbie!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkbarbie/Website: https://www.barbiewharton.com/ Takeaways* Using your voice for personal growth* Handling life's seasons and challenges* Building authentic relationships and communityIf you would like to be a guest on a future episode of The Yegi Project, please email info@yegiproject.comThe Yegi Project is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more!https://linktr.ee/theyegiprojectDisclaimer: This podcast or any other The Yegi Project episodes on this platform or other podcast streaming platforms is not legal business or tax advice. I make this content based on my own experience as a business owner and MBA for educational and entertainment purposes only. #theyegiproject Podcast Audio & Video Edited by Elizabeth HadjinianInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theyegiprojectTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theyegiproject YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theyegiproject
The Door of Faith Ministries Podcast is based on the teachings of the Gospel of Grace for Salvation. We teach Christ's death, burial and resurrection! • Podcasts are added weekly from our Sunday services.For a breakdown of our services, visit:The Reflections PodcastLiving Waters PodcastThursday Bible Study
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NEW PARTNERSHIPS (both are legit)Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTMToday's Q&As: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:42 - Espresso vs regular coffee 00:05:00 - Is doing bodyweight lifts daily adding too much volume? 00:07:15 - Are weighted movements better for building abs? 00:11:58 - PEDs in the SOF pipeline / career 00:20:13 - Struggling to hit carb targets 00:26:41 - Improving push-up performance for SFAS 00:28:50 - Managing Army PT + hard training 00:33:45 - Travel during an SF career 00:35:59 - Lowering stress/cortisol as a hybrid athlete 00:47:11 - Thoughts on stretching post run? 00:48:57 - AFT prep with one month to go 00:51:55 - Using Ruck | Run | Lift for ultras 00:53:13 - Reason for OTC failure 00:55:53 - Are heart rate monitors necessary? 00:57:57 - Using straps while training for selection 01:04:18 - Mindset for injuries 01:06:56 - Flatland vs hills for rucking 01:08:17 - Is it worth cutting at 18% body fat if I can run a sub 35-min five-mile relatively easy for SFAS? 01:10:34 - Are there plans to make the self-development guide from the new SFAS plan available standalone? 01:11:36 - Eating back workout calories while cutting—Questions? Look for bi-weekly Q&A on my stories. I'll answer your questions on IG and here on the podcast.—New SFAS Program (includes 59-page SFAS Personal Dev Guidebook) New Running Program: TTM Run AdvancedNew Selection Prep Program: Ruck | Run | Lift New Hybrid Program: Jacked Gazelle 3.0Ebook: SOF Selection Recovery & Nutrition Guide—TrainHeroic Team Subscription: T-850 Rebuilt (try a week for free!)—PDF programs2 & 5 Mile Run Program - run improvement program w/ strength workKickstart- beginner/garage gym friendlyTime Crunch- Workouts for those short on timeHypertrophy- intermediate/advancedJacked Gazelle- Hybrid athleteJacked Gazelle 2.0 - Hybrid athleteSFAS Prep- Special forces train-up—Rice ‘N Grinds (Pride Foods) – 10% off w/ code TTMMegaFit Meals - 10% off w/ code TTM—Let's connect:Newsletter Sign UpIG: terminator_trainingYoutubeWebsiteSubstack
In hour two, Mike & Jason dive into the text message inbox and answer some listener questions (3:00), plus they chat with The Athletic NHL's James Mirtle (31:21) about the Montreal Canadiens, and how they became the most successful rebuild of the cap era. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Most people trying to lose fat with CrossFit are accidentally getting weaker.That's the problem with intermittent fasting nobody talks about.In this video, I break down the brand-new body recomp strategy me and my team have been using with clients to help them lose fat while building muscle at the same time — without starving themselves or missing recovery around workouts.We call it Reverse Intermittent Fasting (aka Protein Maxing).Inside the video:Why intermittent fasting can hurt body recompThe biggest mistake CrossFitters make with proteinHow to hit your protein goal without stressing all dayWhy breakfast might be the most anabolic meal of the dayThe exact protein target we use with clientsHow to fuel workouts without getting fluffyIf your goal is to look athletic, recover better, get stronger, and actually feel confident in your body again — this one's for you.Want our help building your nutrition plan?Book a free call with me or my team here: https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-ytWe'll map out:Your calorie targetProtein intakeMeal timingExactly what to eat around trainingNo guesswork. Just a clear plan.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutrition/Subscribe for more videos on:Body recompositionCrossFit nutritionFat lossMuscle buildingPerformance nutritionHyrox trainingProtein strategies
The financial system is being rewired in real-time, and the blueprint for the next decade of wealth is being written. In this episode of Millionaire Mindcast, Matty A. breaks down the SEC's historic move to allow tokenized versions of stocks like Apple and Tesla to trade 24/7 on the blockchain. Discover why Congress's recent advancement of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is a permanent regulatory tailwind, and why Citi tied a $143,000 Bitcoin price target directly to its passing. Matty also explains the explosive 85% growth in the Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization market and what it means for the future of raising capital in real estate syndications. Learn the three critical moves you need to make right now to build your tokenization IQ and position yourself before institutional money completely takes over. Connect & Take Action:Wealth Intelligence Brief: Text "WIB" to 844-447-1555 to get Matty's free macro data, real estate intel, and crypto signals delivered to your inbox 3 times a week.Imagos Income Fund: Text "INCOME" or "DEALS" to 844-447-1555 to learn more about Matty A's private debt fund targeting 10% fixed returns paid out monthly.
Rebuilding Life After Stroke: Why You Can’t Go Back – And Why That’s the Point There’s a moment in stroke recovery that almost every survivor reaches. You look at the person you used to be. Your job, your relationships, your body, your identity, and you realise something that nobody prepared you for: you can’t get that person back. The question is what you do next. Greg Graham knows this moment intimately. An AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation), a rare tangle of blood vessels in the brain, changed the course of his life in an instant. What followed wasn’t just physical recovery. It was the hardest work of rebuilding everything from the ground up. What an AVM Stroke Takes From You An arteriovenous malformation stroke happens when a cluster of abnormal blood vessels ruptures in the brain. Unlike ischaemic strokes caused by a clot, AVM strokes involve bleeding into the brain. The consequences depend heavily on where the bleed occurs, and for Greg, the impact was severe. In the immediate aftermath, Greg found himself isolated. Six weeks of recovery largely alone. Relationships fractured under the weight of what had happened. The losses were not just physical; they were existential. The life he had built, piece by piece, was no longer available to him. “I’ve lost everything. I don’t see a way forward.” This is the thought that lives underneath so much of early stroke recovery. It’s not self-pity. It’s the honest reckoning that comes when the gap between who you were and who you now are becomes impossible to ignore. Why “Getting Back to Normal” Is the Wrong Goal The dominant narrative around stroke recovery in hospitals, in rehabilitation settings, in well-meaning conversations with family is built around return. Return to work. Return to independence. Return to your life. But for many survivors, this framing creates a wall they can never climb. The person they’re trying to return to doesn’t exist anymore. The brain has changed. The body has changed. The world has shifted in ways that can’t be reversed. Greg’s insight, hard-won through the kind of experience that can’t be faked, is that rebuilding life after a stroke isn’t about restoration. It’s about construction. Not returning to a previous blueprint, but laying new foundations with the materials you actually have. What Rebuilding Actually Looks Like Rebuilding after a stroke is rarely dramatic. It’s the accumulation of small decisions made under enormous pressure. It’s choosing to engage with rehabilitation when nothing in your body wants to cooperate. It’s finding a reason to get out of bed when the reasons that used to work have stopped working. For Greg, the path through began with a fundamental shift in framing. Instead of measuring recovery by what had been lost, he began to ask a different question: what is actually possible from here? That question is deceptively simple. But it’s the foundation on which real recovery is built. Because once you stop trying to recreate the past, you free up everything you have to build something new. The Identity Question Nobody Asks One of the least-discussed dimensions of stroke recovery is identity. Who are you now? Not in a philosophical sense, in a practical, daily, operational sense. If your work defined you, and stroke took your ability to do that work, who are you on a Tuesday morning? Greg’s experience speaks directly to this. The construction of a new identity after a stroke doesn’t happen overnight. It isn’t a single breakthrough moment. It’s a slow, deliberate process of discovering what you still are and what you’re becoming. This is why Greg Graham calls himself the AVM Superhero. Not because recovery was easy, but because naming what you’ve survived and choosing to carry it with you rather than hiding from it is itself a form of strength. Listen to the Full Conversation Episode 405 of the Recovery After Stroke podcast is available on all major platforms. Greg’s story is one that will resonate with anyone who has faced the impossible question of rebuilding when going back is not an option. You can also find more resources at Bill’s book, The Unexpected Way That A Stroke Became The Best Thing That Happened, a practical guide to recovery and personal transformation written from lived experience. If this show has helped you on your recovery journey, you can support it at patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. The post Greg Graham – AVM Superhero: How He Rebuilt Life After Losing Everything appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
SaaStr 855: How Anthropic Rebuilt Its Sales Org From Scratch When Demand Went Vertical with Eleanor Dorfman, Anthropic Head of Industries When Claude Opus 4.6 shipped in December 2025, Anthropic's commercial team came back from winter break to find demand had gone vertical. They hadn't hired for it. They hadn't planned for it. As Eleanor Dorfman, Anthropic's Head of Industries who runs the commercial and industries sales team, put it on the SaaStr AI Annual 2026 stage: even if they'd been ready to 3x or 4x or 5x the sales team, you can't absorb that many bodies fast enough to deliver a positive customer experience. So in January 2026, they rebuilt the entire sales org around AI from scratch. Four months later, the result: 54% of new enterprise logos in 2026 came through the self-serve funnel. Real enterprise logos. Real ACV. Real terms of service. Real invoicing. Self-served. Here's how they did it, and the four investments any B2B + AI sales leader can copy today.
In this episode of The Macro Hour, Nikkiey Stott sits down with WarriorBabe Michelle, who shares how perimenopause left her frustrated, overtraining, under-eating, and watching her body change despite doing “everything right.”After years of relying on cardio and eating just one meal a day, Michelle took a leap of faith with WarriorBabe — learning how to fuel her body properly, train smarter instead of harder, and finally see results. Now, she's stronger, leaner, healthier, and more confident than ever.This episode is a powerful reminder that more workouts and less food aren't the answer — especially for women in midlife. Michelle's story proves that when you start working with your body instead of against it, everything can change. Join Our Free WarriorBabe CommunityTake the Free Quiz - Get Your Personalized WB4 Plan Get Toned With The Macro Method + 7 Bonus Gifts If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured!Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials:WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WebsiteNikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love ...
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Randy Rozzell returns to close out his conversation with Mike Ritland, pulling back the curtain on what it took to rebuild Naval Special Warfare's combatives program from the ground up. From hand-to-hand fights for his life on deployment to standing in front of admirals and master chiefs and admitting the Teams sucked at close-quarters combat, Randy held nothing back. He also opens up about life after the Teams — navigating the Covid fallout inside San Diego Fire, his journey to black belt, moving to Texas, and why he finally wrote the book he never thought he'd write. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices