Podcasts about recognising

So here's the thing. I know I talk a lot about reading. It's pretty important to me. But all week I've been trying to prepare a different podcast, one NOT about the uncrackable justification for choice reading. But recently I heard from several teachers over in CHSE about thriving reading programs they had going, only to get shut down by folks who felt like reading in class was a waste of time. And then I kind of ended up in a rabbit hole, as I am wont to do. It's like researching the justification for choice reading became my guilty pleasure, sucking up all my time. I listened to audiobooks on my walks, pored over research roundups and articles at the coffee shop, hit up the hammock with my Penny Kittle, and stared and stared and stared at the growing evidence mounting in my endless Google doc of notes. The evidence is clear. The need for help for kids who don't read, don't like reading, and don't want to read is great. And yet STILL we are prioritizing reading snippets and drilling for tests to "improve" our readers' reading. I want you to have the information you need to fight. So here I am. Again. Despite my efforts to focus on something else this week. Let's dig deep. Illustration for The Cycles I share in this episode: The Infographic I mentioned: Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!  Sources: Amato, Jarred. (2024). Just Read It. Corwin. Atwell, Nancie. (2007). The Reading Zone. Scholastic. Aukerman, M. & Schuldt, L. (2021). "What Matters Most? Toward a Robust and Socially Just Science of Reading." Reading Research Quarterly, 56(S1) pp. S85–S103 | doi:10.1002/rrq.40 Bains, A., Spaulding, C., Ricketts, J., & Krishnan, S. (2026). Providing choice enhances reading motivation. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (2006), 79(4), 959–970. https://doi.org/10.1177/17470218251370916 Bishop, Rudine Sims. "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors." Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom. Vo. 6, No. 3, Summer 1990. https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Accessed November 2, 2025. Briceño, Allison and Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica. (2022). Conscious Classrooms. PD Essentials. Bridges, Lois. (2018). The Joy and Power of Reading: A Summary of Research and Expert Opinion. Scholastic. Chavez, Felicia. (2021) The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books. Elley, W. B. (2000). The Potential of Book Floods for Raising Literary Levels. International Review of Education, 46(3–4), 233–255. Gallagher, Kelly. (2009). Readicide: How Schools are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It. Routledge. Kerkhoff, Shea. (2026). Adolescent Literacy: Integrating the Sciences of Reading and Writing in Grades 4-12. Bloomsbury Academic. Kittle, Penny. (2013). Book Love. Heinneman. Miller, Donalyn and Susan Kelley. (2013). Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits. Jossey-Bass. Morgan, Denise N., & Wagner, Christopher W. (2013). "What's the Catch?" Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 56(8), 659–667 doi: 10.1002/JAAL.193 National Endowment for the Arts. (2007, November). To Read or Not to Read. O'Grady, R. J. (2025). The reading renaissance: Reimagining literacy practices in secondary English education. ENGLISH IN EDUCATION. https://doi.org/10.1080/04250494.2025.2567939 Wilhelm, J. D. (2016). Recognising the power of pleasure: What engaged adolescent readers get from their free-choice reading, and how teachers can leverage this for all. Australian Journal of Language & Literacy, 39(1), 30. Willingham, Daniel. (2021). Why Don't Kids Like School? Jossey-Bass. 2nd Ed. (Audiobook)  

What if some of the desires we interpret as sexual are also expressions of a deeper longing for affection, belonging, emotional safety and genuine connection?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi speaks with college media instructor, award-winning author and conflict-resolution graduate Karl Beckstrand. Karl is the author of dozens of books, including Abundant Paths: Beyond Either/Or Thinking to Fulfilling Same-Sex Relationships That Last.Karl shares his personal journey of wrestling with sexual desire, loneliness, identity, faith and the search for lasting emotional fulfilment. He explains what he calls “the paradox of sex” and how removing a sexual agenda from some relationships helped him experience greater trust, bonding and emotional intimacy.This is not a conversation against sex. It is an invitation to look beneath sexual attraction and ask what emotional need may be seeking attention.Chapters00:00 – Exploring sex, love and fulfilling relationships00:20 – Karl's background and the inspiration for Abundant Paths01:09 – Early exposure to sexual ideas and personal struggles02:08 – How removing a sexual agenda changed Karl's relationships03:16 – Principles for lasting and fulfilling relationships04:16 – Recognising the desire to regain control05:29 – Faith, identity and honest self-expression06:34 – Vulnerability, honesty and the development of trust08:15 – The relationship between sex and emotional needs09:23 – What libido may reveal about emotional well-being10:31 – Meeting emotional needs through genuine connection11:36 – Creating lasting bonds without sex12:59 – Communicating honestly about attraction13:24 – Why one partner cannot meet every need14:37 – Developing meaningful relationships beyond romance15:11 – Trust and emotional boundaries16:40 – Friendships and concerns about emotional infidelity18:14 – Applying these insights to different relationships19:41 – Karl's perspective on fluidity in attraction and identity21:39 – Distinguishing attraction from sexual desire23:33 – Finding an authentic identity beyond labels25:07 – Reflecting on Karl's past and present relationships26:35 – Meeting emotional needs beyond sexual connection29:19 – Faith, diverse attractions and the love of God31:02 – How to connect and work with Karl31:46 – Embracing your uniqueness and experiencing joyAbout Karl BeckstrandKarl Beckstrand is a college media instructor, speaker, publisher and award-winning author. Raised in San Jose, California, he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism, a master's degree in conflict resolution and a certificate in broadcasting and film.Connect with Karl BeckstrandWebsite: Premio BooksBook: Abundant Paths on AmazonSpiritual companion book: God Adores YouContact: Through the contact form on Karl's websiteWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HHkiMS10QeA Continue the conversationWhat emotional needs do you believe people sometimes mistake for sexual desire?Share this episode with someone who is learning to build healthier and more honest relationships.Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave a rating or review to help more people discover these meaningful conversations.Visit MirrorTalkPodcast.com for more soulful conversations on relationships, healing, identity, purpose, spirituality and personal growth.Content note: This episode contains a personal discussion of sexuality, sexual behaviour, faith and relationship challenges. The views expressed are the guest's personal perspectives and are not medical or mental-health advice.Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

We share Pastor Chris Mitchell's testimony about being prayed out of darkness and we join together to call prodigal names before God with faith and gratitude. We then move from valley thinking to higher ground, learning how humility, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit reshape our perspective and habits. • Praying together for prodigals by name and believing for homecoming • Asking “where are you” in your current season and naming trials honestly • Seeing higher ground as a spiritual place and a heart posture • Seeking what is above and setting our minds on heavenly things • Recognising higher ground through changed identity and secure footing • Understanding peaks as breakthrough moments and plateaus as formation • Building habits of going to God first and depending on the Word • Taking practical steps through holy dissatisfaction, Spirit-led living, and laying aside weights • Confronting hypocrisy as a weight that blocks growth 

In this insightful episode of Quietly Visible, host Carol Stewart is joined by Oge Okosieme, leadership advisor and executive coach, to explore what happens when our authority disappears in high-pressure moments—and, more importantly, how to stop it happening.Many introverted leaders don't struggle with knowing what to say. The real challenge often comes when they're questioned, challenged, or unexpectedly placed under the spotlight. Oge introduces the concept of an "authority leak"—those moments when our nervous system takes over, we lose our grounding, and we begin to over-explain, apologise, or pull back from our own expertise.Drawing on both her own experiences and years of working with senior leaders, Oge explains why these reactions aren't a confidence problem—they're a biological response to perceived threat. Together, she and Carol unpack practical ways to recognise your triggers, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and remain calm, clear, and credible when it matters most. In this episode, you'll hear about:- What an "authority leak" is and why it happens- How your nervous system responds before you're even aware of it- Why over-explaining, apologising, and second-guessing yourself are common leadership responses- Recognising your personal triggers and body cues- How to stay grounded when your ideas or expertise are challenged- Practical techniques to interrupt automatic reactions and strengthen your executive presence- Why authentic authority comes from staying connected to yourself under pressureIf you've ever left a meeting wishing you'd handled it differently, or found yourself shrinking just when you needed to stand tall, this episode offers practical insights that will help you stay present, composed, and confidently in your authority.Connect with Oge OkosiemeWebsite: https://iamoge.comLeadership Diagnostic: https://iamoge.com/diagnosticLinkedIn: Oge Okosieme https://www.linkedin.com/in/oge-okosieme/Carol Stewart & Free Confidence, Influence & Impact Assessment:https://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment/

In this episode I discuss our life phases and how right now, no matter which stage you are in, you can make it better.

The illicit drug market is evolving faster than ever before. Novel psychoactive substances (NPS), synthetic opioids and increasingly potent club drugs are creating new challenges for pre-hospital clinicians, emergency departments and critical care teams. Patients are presenting with unfamiliar toxidromes, unpredictable physiology, and rapidly deteriorating clinical conditions that demand evidence-based assessment and management. The episode begins with insights from Dr Caroline Copeland, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology and Toxicology at King's College London and Director of the National Programme on Substance Use Mortality. Caroline explains how the illicit drug market has transformed over the past decade, discussing the emergence of synthetic opioids, nitazenes, novel benzodiazepines and the ever-expanding range of novel psychoactive substances. Drawing on national surveillance data and forensic toxicology, she highlights the trends every frontline clinician should understand and the public health implications of these rapidly evolving substances. Building on that foundation, Owen Bowden-Jones, Consultant Psychiatrist and one of the UK's leading experts in club drugs and addiction medicine, takes us into the practical realities of managing patients who have taken MDMA, ketamine, GHB/GBL, synthetic cathinones, synthetic cannabinoids ("Spice"), nitrous oxide and other emerging recreational drugs. The discussion focuses on recognising toxidromes, avoiding common pitfalls and delivering safe, evidence-based supportive care in the pre-hospital and emergency setting.How the illicit drug landscape has changed over the last decade.Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and why they continue to emerge.Synthetic opioids, nitazenes and the growing public health threat.MDMA toxicity and serotonin syndrome.Ketamine: recreational use, toxicity and chronic complications.GHB/GBL overdose and withdrawal.Synthetic cathinones ("bath salts") and severe behavioural disturbance.Synthetic cannabinoids ("Spice") and unpredictable toxicity.Nitrous oxide misuse and neurological injury.Recognising toxidromes rather than chasing an exact drug diagnosis.Managing agitation, hyperthermia and cardiovascular instability.Harm reduction and communicating with patients who use recreational drugs.Emerging drug trends every pre-hospital clinician should know.This episode brings together and expands on two previous conversations from the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast:Novel Psychoactives and The New Drug Landscape: A Conversation with Dr Caroline Copelandhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/novel-psychoactives-and-the-new-drug/id1441215901?i=1000748836782Club Drugs, Illegal Highs and Novel Psycho-active Substances with Owen Bowden-Joneshttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/phcp/episodes/Club-drugs--illegal-highs-and-Novel-Psycho-active-Substances-with-Owen-Bowden-Jones-ejk7rfYou can find excellent online eLearning resources on Club Drugs and NPS here: https://elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/products/Module_1_Introduction_to_club_drugs_and_NPSThese are empirical studies conducted and published by Caroline Copland: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/caroline-copeland

What does it take to build meaningful success without losing your humility, gratitude or sense of purpose?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi speaks with Mitch Lomazov, Executive Director of Finance at EXCELLence Performance, certified young-adult coach, trained public speaker and Fractional CFO.Mitch reflects on growing up as the son of immigrant parents and how discipline, hard work and personal responsibility shaped his journey. He shares honestly about fear, failure, rejection and the importance of acting even when confidence has not yet arrived.Together, we explore how intentional goal-setting, self-awareness and external accountability can help us move from potential to purposeful action. Mitch explains why goals must be connected to a meaningful “why,” how setbacks can become valuable teachers and why humility is one of the most important qualities in leadership.The conversation also moves into communication and behavioural finance. Mitch discusses where people often fall short when expressing themselves, how presence and active listening strengthen relationships and why financial strategies must account for human behaviour—not only numbers on a balance sheet.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:45 Growing up with immigrant parents01:50 How discipline shaped Mitch's journey03:10 Moving from accounting into coaching and personal development04:50 Balancing education, sales, speaking and coaching06:00 Power hours, time management and accountability07:20 Overcoming rejection and the fear of failure10:40 Turning fear into forward movement12:10 Learning to ask for opportunities13:00 Lessons from failure and setbacks16:00 Reflecting and growing through difficult experiences18:00 How to set challenging but realistic goals19:30 Finding a meaningful reason behind your goals21:00 Common goal-setting mistakes22:40 Reviewing progress and living intentionally24:15 Recognising the season of life you are in26:40 Why humility is essential for leadership30:30 Practising gratitude during difficult seasons33:20 The mountain-and-valley nature of success37:30 Discovering and developing your potential40:00 Building a trusted financial support team44:30 EXCELLence Performance and its services47:30 Turning knowledge into action48:30 Closing reflectionsMitch also introduces the work of EXCELLence Performance and explains how its coaching, leadership seminars and business-development services help individuals and organisations improve their performance.This conversation is an invitation to examine your fears, clarify your goals and take responsibility for the next step in your growth. You do not need to have everything figured out. You need the humility to learn, the courage to begin and the discipline to keep moving.Notable reflections:“Knowledge is potential power, but it means nothing until it is acted upon.”“Fear may always exist, but we can choose to act in spite of it.”“Success is a journey of mountains and valleys, not a straight ascent.”Connect with Mitch Lomazov:EXCELLence Performance: https://epcoaching.com/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zjAVPRt79C4 Listen, reflect and share this episode with someone who is working toward greater clarity, leadership and financial confidence.Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations for more honest conversations about personal growth, purpose, spirituality, leadership, relationships and meaningful success.Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.

Is it ever too late to reinvent your career?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast's Next Chapter series, guest host Pauline James speaks with three inspiring professionals who prove that meaningful career transitions don't have an expiry date.Actor, writer, and producer Renée Hackett shares her journey of creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, discusses building confidence later in life, and opens up about balancing career growth with the realities of perimenopause and menopause.Former financial services marketing executive Diane Loveys explains how she successfully returned to paid employment after years focused on family and community, offering practical advice on workforce re-entry, transferable skills, flexible working, networking, and rebuilding confidence.Leadership coach and podcaster Audley Stephenson discusses developing a purposeful portfolio career while maintaining a full-time role, embracing experimentation, and building a legacy-focused future beyond traditional retirement.Whether you're planning a career pivot, returning to work after a break, exploring a portfolio career, or supporting experienced employees in your organisation, this episode offers practical advice and inspiring perspectives on what comes next.In this episode: Why careers don't have to follow a linear path  Building confidence during midlife career transitions  Creating your own opportunities instead of waiting for permission  Menopause, perimenopause, and supporting experienced professionals  Returning to work after caregiving or a career break  Recognising transferable skills gained outside traditional employment  Flexible work and second-career opportunities  Networking tips for career changers  Building a portfolio career alongside full-time work  Planning a purpose-driven retirement and lasting legacy  Redefining success in the second half of your career Guests Renée Hackett – Actor, writer and producer  Diane Loveys – Former financial services marketing executive and travel professional  Audley Stephenson – Leadership coach, podcaster and founder of The Audacious Living PodcastSupport the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here.Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletterCheck out our in-person events

This week, Aebhric O'Kelly is joined by Bill Vasios and Rhod Jordan for an interactive discussion on one of the most important and often overlooked areas of remote medicine: Austere Primary Care.Whilst trauma often dominates training, the reality is that most remote clinicians spend far more time managing diarrhoeal illness, skin infections, musculoskeletal injuries, respiratory complaints, fever, environmental illnesses, and preventative healthcare. The panel discusses the clinical mindset required to work in resource-limited environments, introduces CoROM's CHART patient assessment system, and explores practical approaches to diagnosis when advanced investigations are unavailable.Whether you work in expedition medicine, offshore healthcare, humanitarian operations, military medicine, or remote primary care, this episode provides practical insights into becoming a more capable austere clinician.Chapters 00:05 – Welcome to CoROM Conversations00:17 – Why primary care matters more than trauma in remote medicine01:10 – Defining austere and resource-limited environments02:00 – Developing the austere clinical mindset02:40 – Becoming comfortable with uncertainty and limited resources04:00 – Building confidence through deliberate practice05:00 – Wilderness medicine and learning outside the ambulance07:15 – Resilience and supporting expedition teams08:00 – Common primary care presentations in austere environments08:15 – Gastrointestinal illness, dehydration and traveller's diarrhoea08:45 – Skin disease, wound care and blister management09:30 – Environmental illness: hypothermia, frostbite and heat injury10:10 – Musculoskeletal injuries in expedition medicine11:55 – Learning orthopaedic assessment through repetition13:00 – ENT, eye and dental emergencies14:20 – Introducing the CoROM CHART assessment framework16:40 – Chief Complaint, Condition and the CPRO assessment17:20 – Recognising the critically ill patient20:15 – History taking using SAMPLER with additional risk assessment22:00 – Secondary assessment using the BEAST observations26:10 – Review of systems using CRANES27:30 – Treatment, disposition and clinical trending28:10 – Diagnostic tools for austere medicine30:30 – Essential point-of-care investigations31:00 – Why every diagnostic tool needs a backup plan33:00 – Altitude, pulse oximetry and interpreting observations34:00 – Fever assessment in austere environments34:45 – Measuring temperature correctly in older adults and children35:40 – Managing fever of unknown origin and malaria36:10 – Nursing care and prolonged patient management36:45 – Public health and preventative medicine37:30 – Recognising clinical red flags38:00 – Key learning points and deployment preparation39:00 – The importance of clinical examination over technology40:00 – Trusting your senses and treating the patient—not the monitor41:00 – Closing remarks and CoROM CPD opportunitiesKey Topics DiscussedAustere primary careClinical reasoning in resource-limited environmentsThe austere clinical mindsetPreventative medicineTravel medicineWilderness medicineExpedition healthcareRemote diagnosticsFever of unknown originMalaria diagnosisEnvironmental medicineMusculoskeletal injuriesSkin diseasePoint-of-care ultrasoundNursing care in prolonged field careThe CoROM CHART assessment systemCPRO and BEAST observationsDifferential diagnosisKey TakeawaysMost remote clinicians spend considerably more time managing primary care conditions than major trauma.Clinical confidence develops through experience, deliberate practice and mentorship.Every piece of diagnostic equipment should have a backup plan.Careful history taking remains one of the most valuable diagnostic tools available.Trend observations over time rather than relying on single measurements.In malaria-endemic regions, malaria should remain high on the differential diagnosis for every patient with fever.

THE HOMEOPATHY HEALTH SHOW The Art of Acute Prescribing & Sensory Case-Taking – A Conversation with Marcus Christo Episode Summary In this engaging and inspiring episode, we welcome Marcus Christo, one of the UK's most respected homeopaths, educators, and acute prescribing specialists. Drawing on more than three decades of clinical practice, teaching, and public service, Marcus shares the principles that have shaped his unique approach to homeopathy—from the bustling clinics of the Glastonbury Festival to educating the next generation of practitioners. This conversation explores the power of sensory perception, the importance of efficient case-taking, and how mastering acute prescribing can transform both practitioner confidence and patient outcomes. In This Episode We Explore A Journey into Homeopathy • Marcus's unexpected path into homeopathy through Great Ormond Street Homeopathic Hospital • The influence of Charles Elliott, Physician to the Queen • Early inspirations from local homeopaths and herbalists • Building a lifelong career dedicated to teaching and practice The Travelling Homeopaths Collective • The origins of the Glastonbury Festival homeopathic clinic • Treating hundreds of patients in busy festival environments • Working alongside St John Ambulance and other healthcare services • Bringing homeopathy to the public through outreach and education The Art of Sensory Case-Taking • Applying Aphorism 84 through the use of all the senses • Observing hearing, smell, taste, appearance, and behaviour during consultation • Asking open questions and allowing the patient's story to unfold naturally • Recognising key symptoms without unnecessary complexity Mastering Acute Prescribing • Why acute prescribing builds practitioner confidence • Understanding the complete disease journey • The importance of etiology and current modalities • Clinical examples demonstrating the effectiveness of acute remedies Teaching, Training & Professional Development • Educating homeopaths through practical, experience-based learning • Encouraging confidence in fast-paced prescribing situations • Supporting practitioners to simplify complex cases • Inspiring the next generation of homeopaths The Future of Homeopathy • The need to attract younger practitioners into the profession • Adapting homeopathy to modern regulations and public expectations • Raising awareness through festivals, education, and community outreach • Preserving the essence of classical homeopathy for future generations About Our Guest Marcus Christo FSHom is an internationally respected homeopath, educator, and Fellow of the Society of Homeopaths, recognised for his outstanding contribution to the profession. He is the founder of the Travelling Homeopaths Collective and has spent more than three decades teaching acute prescribing, sensory case-taking, and practical homeopathy to practitioners around the world. Known for his work at Glastonbury Festival and his dynamic teaching style, Marcus continues to inspire homeopaths through education, clinical excellence, and his commitment to making homeopathy accessible to the wider public. About the Homeopathy Health Show The Homeopathy Health Show - co-hosted and produced by Atiq Ahmad Bhatti and Naila Cheema - is the world's #1 homeopathy talk show, reaching a global audience through the UK Health Radio Network and all major podcast platforms. Atiq Ahmad Bhatti, a 4th Generation Homeopath, Teacher, Educator, and Global Ambassador for Homeopathy, is joined by Naila Cheema, an experienced Homeopath and Nutritionist. Together, they bring thoughtful conversations, expert insights, and a shared passion for holistic healing to every episode. Connect with the Hosts Atiq Ahmad Bhatti - Homeopath, Educator, Broadcaster Online: www.liketreatslike.co.uk Instagram: @like_treatslike Facebook: @liketreatslike YouTube: like_treatslike Naila Cheema - Homeopath, Nutritionist, Educator Online: https://homeopathynaila.com Instagram: @homeopathnaila Facebook: @Neeli.KC Stream Now Across All Platforms UK Health Radio: https://ukhealthradio.com/program/homeopathy-health/ Podbean: https://homeopathyhealth.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy-health-with-atiq-naila/id1715524908 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@like_treatslike/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17rSCmlPGDkiSCyHePLPFx?si=51c640498df84727 Join Our Global Community of Listeners Hosted by: Atiq & Naila Top 5% Podcast Worldwide (ListenNotes Global Ranking) #1 Global Talk Show on Homeopathy Audience in 60+ Countries Real conversations. Real stories. Real homeopathy. Unlock the power of natural remedies to restore balance and vitality. Inspiring guests, expert insights, and global voices shaping the future of holistic medicine. Tune in, stay inspired, and explore the world of homeopathy with us. Homeopathy in Practice Explore webinars, masterclasses, education, and practitioner resources at: https://homeopathyinpractice.co.uk Join our global Facebook community @homeopathyinpractice    

What happens when leaving feels impossible but staying is costing you your health? In this honest conversation, Lindy Klim shares her deeply personal journey through divorce, rebuilding her life, and raising four children while starting over from scratch. She opens up about recognizing the physical signs of stress, asking for help, leaving everything behind, and creating a peaceful life for herself and her family. This episode is a reminder that healing isn't linear, rebuilding takes courage, and life can become lighter after making the hardest decision. Whether you're considering separation, navigating divorce, or supporting someone who is, Lindy's story offers hope, practical wisdom, and reassurance that you're not alone. In this episode, we discussed: Recognising when your body is telling you something isn't right The emotional weight of staying in an unhappy relationship Finding the courage to ask for help Leaving with four children and starting over Motherhood during separation Therapy, breathwork, and healing Why rebuilding isn't about possessions—it's about peace Supporting children through divorce Letting go of guilt and embracing a new chapter Memorable Quote "It's going to be okay. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other." Let's Keep the Conversation Going: Visit Divorce and Separation Hub to explore expert resources, courses, and programs tailored to your needs. Share your questions or comments you're not alone in this. Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub. The Divorce and Separation Hub Website The Divorce and Separation Hub Instagram The Divorce and Separation Hub Facebook The Divorce and Separation Hub Linkedin Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE. Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE. Guest: Lindy Klim Instagram Loved This Episode? Support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little extra support right now. This podcast's audio production crafted by Dan at dankingproductions.com.au. This episode is sponsored by Simple Separation, the smarter way to separate. Simple Separation is an online, fixed-fee service designed to help Australian couples finalise their divorce and separation respectfully, collaboratively, and without the stress of going to court. From property settlements and parenting plans to child support and divorce applications, everything you need is under one roof, saving you time, money, and unnecessary conflict. Book your free consultation today to find out if Simple Separation is right for your situation at simple-separation.com.au. Disclaimer I hope you enjoyed the podcast today. The information we discussed today was just that information only. It is not specific advice. If you take action following something you heard today, it is important to make sure you get professional advice about your unique situation before you proceed, whether that advice be legal, financial, accounting, medical or other advice. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or if there's another topic you'd like explored.

Charity Ibhadon is a Global Product Director at WPP, where she leads the development of an AI marketing tool. With 15 years in product — including three formative years at ASOS during its high-growth heyday — she came to the discipline via a decade in investment banking and an executive MBA. She has operated at VP and CPO level, leading large international teams across consumer technology and media.We discuss:— Why the explosion of product frameworks, books, and LinkedIn benchmarks has made it harder, not easier, to feel like you're doing the job well — regardless of seniority— How the physical symptoms of burnout can masquerade as markers of success, and why high-achieving women in particular are vulnerable to that misreading— What it actually takes to recover: stepping away, finding what your body needs outside of work, and stopping short of making your job your entire identity— Why being genuinely enjoyable to work with is a more durable career advantage than any certification or methodology— How the Eisenhower matrix — do, defer, delegate, delete — can be a practical daily tool for protecting energy, not just a poster on a wall— The case for "happy high status": remaining calm and unflappable under pressure as a learnable leadership behaviour, not a personality trait— Why commercial curiosity — understanding what moves the business and staying interested in the world — will matter more for long-term product careers than AI certificatesChapters:0:00 Introduction 1:29 Charity's background 4:00 Why product feels harder than ever 6:34 Why fun at work matters 8:45 Recognising burnout 10:25 When burnout feels like success 12:13 Finding your way back 16:18 Fun as a strategic advantage 18:00 Staying calm under pressure 22:26 The "CEO of the product" myth 22:41 Mindset for a long career in product 24:45 Building resilience 26:35 Wrap-upReferencedEisenhower matrix | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priorit...Charity's keynote at #mtpcon London |    • Product is Hard. It should still be fun: C...  Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Most managers want to support working parents. Few have ever been shown how.What happens after an employee becomes a parent can shape their confidence, career progression and sense of belonging for years to come. Yet many managers are left to navigate these conversations without any real guidance.In this episode, leadership and career growth coach Fiorenza Rossini explores how managers, leaders and organisations can better support working parents, by creating the conditions for them to continue growing and thriving, instead of lowering expectations.Drawing on her experience coaching professionals through career transitions, leadership development and the identity shift that comes with parenthood, Fiorenza shares practical insights for anyone leading a team.In this episode, you'll learn:* The common assumptions managers make after an employee becomes a parent* Why career development conversations shouldn't stop after parental leave* How to create a greater sense of belonging for working parents* Simple leadership practices that help retain and develop talented people* Questions every manager can ask to better support working parentsWhether you're a manager, team leader, HR professional, senior leader, or a working parent yourself, this episode will help you rethink what effective leadership looks like during one of life's biggest transitions.“Perhaps the most valuable thing that any manager can do is replace assumptions with curiosity.”, says Fiorenza.

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And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, **It is the LORD**: let him do what seemeth him good. (1 Samuel 3:18) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at South Chard Strict Baptist Chapel. ~~~~ *1/ The person recognised - "The LORD". 2/ The mark of grace in recognising, "It is the LORD" 3/ How some of the Lord's people have recognised, "It is the LORD".* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon covers the spiritual grace of recognising God's active presence in all circumstances, emphasizing that true believers identify divine intervention rather than attributing events to chance or human agency. Drawing primarily from 1 Samuel 3 and the Gospel accounts of Jesus appearing to His disciples, the text illustrates how God reveals Himself to his people through Scripture, providence, and personal encounters. The preacher argues that true faith involves submitting to God's will even in trials, as demonstrated by biblical figures like Eli, Aaron, and Jacob who acknowledged the Lord's sovereignty. By examining these scriptural examples alongside personal testimonies, the message encourages listeners to discern God's hand in their daily lives, and so be assured of having saving grace and find comfort in His ultimate control.

In this episode, Claudia Gasson interviews organisational psychologist Chrys Gerokonstantis to explore how personality traits influence our responses to career change, redundancy, and workplace upheavals. They delve into concepts such as resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of tailored support during transitions, especially in a rapidly changing work landscape shaped by AI and economic shifts.Main Topics:Chris's career journey from economics to consulting and psychologyThe role of personality in handling job loss and career transitionsHow traits like neuroticism, openness, and conscientiousness influence psychological resilienceThe impact of work identity attachment on mental health during layoffsPractical advice for leaders managing redundancies with personality insightsDifferentiating between burnout, depression, and anxiety in career crisesThe mental health sector's readiness for AI-driven displacement and increasing transition demandsTimestamps: 00:00 - Understanding the connection between personality and career change 00:45 - Chrys's background: From Greek upbringing and sports to economics, then psychology01:30 - The natural curiosity driving career transitions and identity development02:50 - The psychological effects of job loss: identity rupture and physical health implications04:15 - The role of personality traits in responses to redundancy and uncertainty05:30 - How neuroticism influences emotional reactivity during layoffs 06:45 - The significance of attachment to work identity and self-awareness08:00 - Big Five traits and their influence on resilience and career flexibility09:15 - How openness can turn redundancy into an opportunity for reinvention10:40 - Strategies for leaders to support affected employees based on personality profiles12:05 - Managing layoffs with tact and understanding individual circumstances13:20 - The importance of proactive self-awareness and adaptability in career transitions14:30 - Recognising mental health symptoms: depression, anxiety, burnout in career crises16:10 - Differentiating burnout from clinical depression and anxiety17:25 - The state of mental health services in the era of AI displacement 19:00 - Practical steps for individuals facing depression or anxiety during career change20:45 - The importance of recognising symptoms without pathologising 22:10 - The potential for crisis to be a transformational opportunity 23:00 - When clinical support is needed: functional assessment for therapy vs coaching 24:45 - The impact of emotional and social health in employment and transition 27:00 - Preparing organisations for AI-driven workforce changes and mental health support28:30 - The new generation's view of careers as self-directed projectsResources & Links:WaddyadoAwair - Hogan Assessments UK DistributorMental Health SupportThis episode provides valuable insights for individuals navigating career upheavals, leaders managing layoffs, and organisations preparing for the future of work amidst technological advancements.

We explore how tiny shifts can interrupt emotional loops in seconds and help us access calm, clarity, and self-compassion when life feels overwhelming. Dr Elisha Goldstein connects mindfulness, emotional health, and longevity through a simple four-step framework we can practise in daily moments. Dr Elisha Goldstein's website: https://elishagoldstein.com/tiny-shifts/Buy his book, Tiny Shifts: https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Shifts-Emotional-Transforms-Relationships/dp/B0GP9T6L5TShownotes:• Why “tiny shifts” beat big plans when we are stressed and overloaded • Emotional loops mapped as thoughts, emotions, sensations, and actions • Recognising signals like snapping, scrolling, shutdown, and body tension • Naming as a path to perspective and stronger emotional vocabulary • Emotional health defined as confidence we can handle what comes • Self-worth built by meeting emotions with more grace and kindness • The Four Rs: recognise, release, refocus, reinforce • Release as easing physiology rather than suppressing feelings • Longevity link between chronic stress and wear on the body • Refocus questions that move us toward peace and wiser choices • Reinforce methods that help the brain remember calm • Please check out Tiny Shifts, the book.• “Listen to the Emotional Longevity Podcast and check out his website.” BECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...

How women navigate careers, caregiving and the expectations that come with both. Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. We begin with a question many quietly ask themselves: Why does motherhood feel so overwhelming even when everyone says it's supposed to be joyful? What happens when mum is depleted, running on empty, and yet still tries to keep going? From the hormonal and neurological changes of matrescence to the relentless mental load of caregiving, we examine why motherhood can feel so all consuming – and why so many struggle in silence. Host Vanessa Chelvan is joined by clinical psychologist Elysia Tan from Annabelle Psychology, who is navigating life with her nine-month-old daughter, and parent coach Joline Lim, co-director of Chapter Zero, who is raising two neurodivergent children. Highlights (click/tap above): 5:50 Breastfeeding: Not so ‘natural’? 9:26 Mental health professionals struggle too 10:35 Vanessa on her struggles as a new mum to twins 16:35 No shame in seeking therapy 18:50 Returning to work as a new mum never gets easier 24:42 Dysregulation and the hand model of a brain 28:25 Parenting excavates your entire childhood 31:45 Reparenting and becoming the parents we wish we had 40:38 ‘Baby steps’ – tips on letting go 42:27 Millennial parents spend more time caregiving than boomer parents 45:35 When does hard become “too hard”? Recognising when mums need help 51:34 One actionable tip for mums --- Read more: First Stop For Mental Health: https://mindline.sg/fsmh It All Starts Hear: https://www.iash.sg/ Annabelle Psychology: https://www.annabellepsychology.com/ Chapter Zero: https://www.chapterzero.org/ Host: Vanessa Chelvan (vpchelvan@sph.com.sg) Read Vanessa's articles: https://str.sg/gr5Z Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jHdJ Produced and edited by: Teo Tong Kai Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Elizabeth Law — Follow The Mother Load limited series every Friday (July 3-31): Channel: https://str.sg/oMofY Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/8Kbv Spotify: https://str.sg/DELD Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg — Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Watch The Mother Load on Youtube: https://str.sg/HnaV --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX — Helplines: MENTAL WELL-BEING National Mindline: 1771 (24 hours) / 6669-1771 (via WhatsApp) Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24 hours CareText via WhatsApp) Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928 Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1 Women’s Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10am to 6pm) The Seniors Helpline: 1800-555-5555 (weekdays, 9am to 5pm) Tinkle Friend (for primary school-age children): 1800-2744-788 — #themotherloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your greatest work isn't a matter of talent, but of entering the right state of mind?In Episode 291 of the Moonshots Podcast, Mike and Mark launch a brand-new series on creativity with Steven Kotler's The Art of Impossible. Together, they explore the science of flow, revealing why peak performance is available to far more people than we often believe.Discover the six signs you're entering flow, the daily habits that make it easier to access, and why sleep, energy, gratitude, deep work, and focused attention all play a critical role. You'll also learn why flow isn't something you wait for—it's a skill you can deliberately practice.If you want to improve your creativity, produce better work, and spend more time fully immersed in what matters most, this episode provides practical tools you can begin applying today.Primary Website: https://www.moonshots.io Book: The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler — https://geni.us/Arofimpossibl Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L-sA1KeS-RAKey ThemesUnderstanding the science of flowThe six indicators that you're entering flowWhy peak performance is learnableBuilding the physical foundations for creativitySleep, nutrition, hydration, and energy managementReducing distraction through deep workRituals that trigger focused performanceFlow as a daily practice rather than a rare eventCreativity through consistency and deliberate focusConcepts & BreakthroughsFlow Is a Learnable SkillSteven Kotler reframes peak performance as something that can be intentionally cultivated rather than something reserved for exceptional individuals. Mike and Mark discuss how flow becomes more accessible through repeated practice, making creativity and high performance attainable for anyone willing to build the right habits.Recognising the Flow StateThe episode explores the characteristics of flow, including deep concentration, effortless action, reduced self-consciousness, altered perception of time, intrinsic motivation, and the feeling that action and awareness merge into one seamless experience. Recognising these signals helps listeners intentionally recreate the conditions where they perform at their best.Energy Creates OpportunityFlow begins long before focused work starts. Sleep quality, proper nutrition, hydration, stress management, and gratitude all contribute to the mental and physical energy required for sustained concentration. Rather than treating performance as purely mental, the episode highlights the importance of preparing both body and mind.Rituals Reduce ResistanceMike and Mark emphasise that consistent routines make it easier to enter flow. Simple rituals—playing the same music, preparing a workspace, turning off notifications, taking a short walk, or enjoying a favourite coffee—become psychological cues that help the brain transition more quickly into deep work.Focus Is the Ultimate Competitive AdvantageIn an increasingly distracted world, the ability to sustain attention becomes a powerful differentiator. The conversation reinforces that eliminating interruptions and creating uninterrupted periods of concentration dramatically increases both the quality of work and overall enjoyment.Habits, Tools & Mental ModelsProtect consistent sleep schedules throughout the week.Prioritise hydration and nutrition before demanding cognitive work.Schedule deep work during your highest-energy hours.Eliminate digital distractions before beginning focused sessions.Develop a personal pre-work ritual to trigger concentration.Use music consistently as a focus cue.Journal before deep work to clear mental clutter.Time-block creative work and defend those commitments.Increase challenge gradually to maintain engagement without creating overwhelm.View flow as a skill strengthened through repetition.

We wrestle with Cain and Abel as more than an old story, using Genesis 4 and Hebrews 11 to ask what makes worship acceptable to God. We confront how rejection distorts our view of God, ourselves, and others, and we choose to re-engage with the Father who keeps pursuing us. • Celebrating Manna House and the backpack program as worship in action • Refusing to believe we are more compassionate than the Lord • Defining acceptable sacrifice through God's character and our heart posture • The garden lost but access to God not lost • Learning that God rejects an offering without rejecting a person • Recognising faith is often inherited before it is chosen • Asking what story our children and friends hear from our lives • Hebrews 11 clarifying Abel's sacrifice as faith-driven • Trusting that faith is a posture before it becomes an action • Seeing first fruits as proof of what we value most • Naming rejection as a trap that blocks God's pursuit • Hearing God's warning that sin is crouching at the door • Identifying casual worship and comparison as breeding grounds for harm • Turning from resentment so we do not miss the intended mark 

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Your brain was never designed for this much bad news, according to new research. For almost all of human history, the biggest threats we faced were local - a predator hiding in long grass or a sick child in the village. Your brain evolved to notice these dangers quickly because missing one could be fatal. On the other hand, reacting to something harmless carried very little cost. This imbalance shaped what psychologists call the negativity bias, where we naturally pay more attention to negative information than positive information, remember it for longer, and react to it more quickly. From an evolutionary perspective, this makes perfect sense. Spotting danger helped our ancestors survive long enough to pass on their genes. The problem is that while our world has transformed dramatically over thousands of years, our brains have not. Today, the same neural machinery that once monitored a few square kilometres is expected to process conflicts on multiple continents, financial markets, natural disasters and political unrest all before breakfast. A study published in the scientific journal Nature Human Behaviour wanted to know whether people genuinely prefer negative news, or whether journalists simply believe they do. To answer this, scientists examined 22,743 randomized controlled experiments run by the news website Upworthy where editors created more than 105,000 different headline variations, which were shown to readers over 370 million times, generating 5.7 million clicks. Each experiment involved the same news story, but with different headline wording. Readers were randomly shown one version or another, allowing researchers to isolate whether changing just a few words influenced which headline people clicked. The researchers counted how many positive and negative words appeared in each headline using established language-analysis tools, then compared which versions attracted more readers. For a headline of average length, every additional negative word increased the click-through rate by around 2.3 percent. Positive words had the opposite effect, reducing clicks by roughly 1 percent per additional positive word. People weren't necessarily choosing different stories, they were choosing the more negatively worded version of exactly the same story. Our brains treat negative information as potentially important. Threats demand attention because they might require action. Long before we consciously decide whether something matters, our nervous system has already begun evaluating it. This is why alarming headlines are so difficult to ignore. Modern news organisations understand this, whether consciously or not. Headlines compete for a tiny slice of our attention, and research shows that negative language consistently wins that competition. The challenge is that our brains evolved to respond to occasional, nearby threats, not an endless stream of global crises. Instead of processing one danger and moving on, we now encounter hundreds of unrelated problems every day. Psychologists have begun describing an extreme form of this pattern as Problematic News Consumption (PNC). Researchers who developed the scale surveyed American adults about their news habits and found that around 17 percent showed severe levels of problematic news consumption. These individuals reported becoming preoccupied with the news, struggling to regulate their consumption and experiencing disruption to their daily lives. Strikingly, 61 percent of people with severe PNC reported feeling unwell "quite a bit" or "very much," compared with just 6 percent among people without problematic news consumption, suggesting a strong link between excessive news engagement and poorer wellbeing. Avoiding the news altogether isn't the answer, instead, the evidence suggests we should rethink how we consume news. Research on stress consistently shows that people cope better when they can distinguish between information they need to know and problems they can realistically influence. That means: Setting specific times to catch up on the news instead of checking constantly. Reading fewer, higher-quality articles rather than endless social media posts. Recognising when content is designed primarily to provoke outrage or maximise engagement. Focusing on actions you can actually take, rather than carrying the emotional weight of every global crisis. If the news feels overwhelming lately, that isn't a personal failing, your brain is doing exactly what evolution designed it to do: prioritise potential threats. The difference is that our ancestors might have encountered a handful of genuine dangers each week but today, many of us encounter hundreds before lunch. Our brains were built to survive a dangerous world, not to monitor the entire planet 24 hours a day. Understanding that may be the first step towards developing a healthier relationship with the news, allowing us to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed by the constant flow of humanity's worst moments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this soulful conversation on Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Yogi Aaron invites us to rethink everything we thought we knew about yoga, stretching, pain, and purpose.This episode is not only about the body. It is also about purpose. Yogi Aaron reminds us that yoga is a spiritual practice that helps us become still, shift our inner momentum, and recognise the doors of purpose opening in our lives.If you are dealing with chronic pain, seeking a stronger body, or longing to live with more clarity and courage, this conversation offers practical wisdom and soulful encouragement. Source material provided in the uploaded episode notes.  In This Episode, We Explore:• Why yoga is not simply about stretching• How overstretching can weaken muscles and affect stability• The role of muscle activation in reducing pain• How neuromuscular connection supports joint health• Practical ways to activate muscles through slow, controlled movement• The spiritual foundation of yoga and breathwork• How stillness helps us access intrinsic wisdom• Why purpose often becomes clear when we listen within• Yogi Aaron's book, podcast, teachings, and pain-free resourcesThe goal is not to become more flexible at any cost. The deeper invitation is to become more connected, stable, strong, present, and aligned with the purpose already alive within you.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Living limitless and fearless with Yogi Aaron00:17 Yogi Aaron's background and journey from Canada to New York and Costa Rica01:00 Beginning yoga at age 1801:35 From physical practice to spiritual practice02:29 How yoga guided Yogi Aaron toward purpose03:19 Blue Osa yoga retreat in Costa Rica03:48 A health scare and deeper understanding of muscle function04:54 Why muscles need more than stretching05:42 The spiritual side of yoga and the power of breathing06:01 How energetic momentum influences wellbeing07:28 The risk of overstretching and weakening muscles08:23 Proprioception, muscle contraction, and stability09:20 Intrinsic wisdom and purpose in yoga10:21 Accessing limitless potential through stillness11:36 The misconception that yoga is about flexibility12:14 Why proper muscle activation matters13:39 How overstretching may weaken the neuromuscular connection14:11 Why muscles need activation, not excessive stretching15:57 The importance of the neuromuscular connection16:54 Slow, controlled movement for muscle engagement17:22 Isometric exercises and activation benefits18:47 Muscle contraction, joint stability, and pain reduction20:14 Joint stability and inflammation22:15 Applied Yoga Anatomy and Muscle Activation23:44 Feeling anatomy in the body26:35 Stabilising the body to prevent pain28:31 Common injuries caused by poor muscular support30:23 Overstressed tendons and sports injuries31:04 How to learn proper movement and yoga32:09 Finding life purpose through inner wisdom34:15 Recognising opportunities through intuition37:33 Shifting momentum and walking through purpose doors38:00 Listening to inner guidance39:02 How yoga awakens wisdom and purpose40:01 How to connect with Yogi Aaron41:39 Final reflections on non-stretching yoga and purposeResources:Website: https://yogiaaron.comBook: Stop StretchingFree Resource: Seven Days to Becoming Pain Free SeriesYouTube: Yogi Aaron's YouTube ChannelWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gch_xpqVjyI Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

Singer-songwriter and actor Will Young speaks with disarming honesty about surviving decades of trauma, hypervigilance, and the long shadow of shame. Following a breakdown during Cabaret, Will opens up about spending over ten years in a state of severe dissociation, describing it as living behind frosted glass, unable to recognize faces or feel joy.He also shares his profound path to healing through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, learning to befriend the frozen parts of his past rather than fight them. It's a powerful and reassuring look at how the core self can endure even the deepest pain, and how a simple daily act of kindness from a neighbor ultimately helped save his life.This episode covers the following themes: Trauma, Shame, Dissociation, Therapy, and Healing.Need Support?Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgNarcotics Anonymous: na.orgAlcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukMental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.ukShout: https: giveusashout.orgIAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/Better Help

What does it really mean to bring a horse “back into work”? In this episode of the Mark Langley Horsemanship Podcast, Mark explains why returning a horse to riding is often far more about emotional readiness than physical fitness. Using real member questions, he discusses off-the-track thoroughbreds, horses recovering from ulcers and lameness, and the common mistakes people make when restarting horses after time off. Mark shares practical guidance on: Recognising emotional shutdown, anxiety and fixation Why softness and adjustability matter before riding Long reining and groundwork exercises to safely prepare horses How stress, herd life, nutrition and training can contribute to ulcers The importance of clarity and consistency between groundwork and ridden work Helping horses process new environments with confidence This episode is full of practical exercises and deeper insights into horse psychology, helping owners create calmer, softer and more confident horses without force or pressure. Whether your horse has been out of work for weeks, months or years, this conversation offers a thoughtful roadmap for rebuilding trust and understanding. Ready to go deeper? Join Mark Langley Online for practical lessons, personalised insights and a supportive learning community.

Lindsey Jayne is an independent product adviser and coach, and former chief product officer at the Financial Times. She began her career at the Government Digital Service, where she stumbled into product management by chasing someone down a corridor holding a MacBook that actually worked. What followed was 15 years moving through startups, scaleups, and ultimately one of Britain's most storied media institutions.Chapters00:00 — Introduction01:08 — Lindsey's origin story: from a broken government laptop to product management02:48 — Why product managers burn out: accountability without authority05:34 — Influencing stakeholders using discovery skills07:19 — What leaders can do to clear the way for their product teams08:44 — Stakeholder mapping: the influence and interest framework09:41 — Recognising burnout signals in your team at scale11:16 — Balancing passion and sustainability: when enthusiasm becomes a pattern14:16 — When to transition from individual contributor to product leader16:24 — Product reviews and cross-team knowledge sharing18:42 — How to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders20:40 — Career-defining advice: you don't have to die on every hill21:43 — Half your job is landing the product, not just building it22:25 — The most common mistake junior product managers make24:05 — How to tell your story after a difficult or toxic company exitOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

This week on And Now For Something Completely Machinima, Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood and Damien Valentine dive into Michael Is Very Vintage's hilarious Garry's Mod space comedy An Astounding Tale from Outer Space. What begins as a simple spaceship emergency quickly spirals into absurdity when an incompetent captain decides that cloning himself is a better solution than actually fixing the problem.The team explores the film's brilliant use of slapstick comedy, satirical storytelling, inventive sound design, and surprisingly sophisticated filmmaking craft. From Alien and Red Dwarf influences to hidden Easter eggs, classic action-movie tropes, and the unique creative possibilities of Garry's Mod, this episode celebrates one of the most entertaining machinima films of the year.Along the way, the discussion turns to Michael's growing signature style, the role of game-engine accidents in comedy, the future of machinima creators working in platforms like Garry's Mod, iClone and Unreal Engine, and whether works like this have a place beyond YouTube in archives, festivals, and cultural collections.This week's pick is a love letter to inventive machinima, creative chaos, and the enduring power of comedic timing. 01:16 – Damien introduces the film and explains why he picked it04:05 – Tracy's reaction: why this is her favourite film of the month05:00 – Cloning, delegation, bureaucracy and the film's satirical core06:30 – Garry's Mod humour, slapstick physics and six personalities from one character07:45 – Alien, Red Dwarf, Futurama and classic sci-fi influences09:26 – The ending, anti-climax as comedy, and why it works10:00 – Outstanding sound design, voice acting and comic timing12:32 – Phil's review: comparing the film to Ridiculous Ties and other animated comedy machinima13:12 – Why Michael Is Very Vintage is developing a distinctive creative voice14:20 – Hidden Easter eggs, visual gags and blink-and-you-miss-them details15:15 – The film's unique soundscape: cartoon logic, meme culture and deliberate absurdity18:30 – Recognising an auteur style in machinima filmmaking19:14 – Deep dive into the film's references, props, set dressing and visual jokes23:30 – What the Easter eggs reveal about the creator's influences and generation27:55 – Michael's rapid output and growing body of work29:24 – Behind-the-scenes videos and custom set construction in Hammer Editor29:50 – Cinematography highlights and impressive in-engine camera work30:52 – A broader question: what future exists for talented Gary's Mod filmmakers?32:20 – Can skills developed in Gary's Mod transfer to animation, virtual production and film?37:15 – Damien on iClone, animation principles and platform-specific comedy38:35 – Does Gary's Mod itself become part of the joke?39:24 – Happy accidents, bugs and creative inspiration in machinima production44:00 – From software glitches to award-winning films45:04 – Physics engines, experimentation and unexpected outcomes46:44 – Final thoughts and audience feedback invitation47:11 – Closing remarksIf you've ever wondered what would happen if the least competent person on a spaceship cloned themselves five times to avoid doing their job, this episode is for you.Credits -Speakers: Phil Rice, Damien Valentine, Tracy HarwoodProducer/Editor: Phil RiceMusic: Phil Rice & SunoAI

In this episode #217 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast UpliftHER Leadership Series, we begin with a grounding heart-coherence practice to gently settle the body and mind before moving into a deeply honest and inspiring conversation on leadership, resilience, and reinvention.I am joined by award-winning media professional, producer, and storytelling consultant Julia Suppa, founder and president of Suppa Media.Julia shares her powerful journey through:✅ Growing up with strong female role models✅ A 15-year career in broadcast media and the sudden loss of professional identity✅ Navigating grief, uncertainty, and self-doubt after a major career disruption✅ Choosing entrepreneurship, vulnerability, and community over fear✅ Pivoting her business during COVID when live events disappeared overnight✅ Recognising burnout signs before the body and mind completely shut downThis conversation is a reminder that leadership is not linear, success is not static, and reinvention is possible at any age especially when curiosity, creativity, and connection remain alive.You'll hear reflections on:✅ Storytelling as a leadership tool✅ The role of curiosity in personal and professional growth✅ Why grief and rest are part of resilience✅ The loneliness of entrepreneurship and how community heals it✅ Burnout red flags every high performer should recogniseWhether you're a leader, entrepreneur, creative, or someone standing at a crossroads, this episode offers grounding wisdom, lived experience, and gentle encouragement to trust your own evolution.#ConsciousLeadership #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowthJourney #MindfulSuccess===▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠ ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck.▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout.▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online.▸ ⁠Breathwork Barista Espresso Shots – Join our 30-mins functional breathing sessions. ▸ ⁠Breathwork Barista Inner Circle⁠ – Join a soul-aligned community for conscious growth.▸ Free Resources:– ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠ – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠ – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect:Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ X⁠ TikTokYouTubeDisclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

From the 2000 archives: listen to how we recognise ourselves by Gina Sartore, Ian Woolf interviews Robert Robinson about the replacement reactor at Lucas Heights, Mad Cow disease by Adam Mark, News of coral, children's view of scientists, and Iridium, by Ben Cole. Presented by Deanna Coleman. Produced by Gina Sartore and panelled by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts

This episode features Frances Fogel, a marketing expert dedicated to ethical coaching. Despite a technical glitch, Claire Pedrick and Frances have time to explore how coaches can build sustainable businesses that honour their boundaries and values.   Frances' community is https://betterbolderbraver.com/ If you're in Claire's community, we will be sharing with you a long term discount for BBB https://www.patreon.com/c/clairepedrick    Learning: The importance of seeing ourselves as a guide, not the hero How ethical marketing is about asking good questions and knowing when stories are about the thinker, not the coach. Building a sustainable coaching business involves clear boundaries, focusing on quality over quantity, and intentional time-off. Recognising the stages of awareness and tailoring marketing efforts accordingly. The value of understanding personal needs, limits, and boundaries for long-term success. Practical tools include Frances' “starting with the numbers” guide for business planning and the five P's of positioning (persona, personality, product, price, purpose). Contact: Contact Frances through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesfogel/  Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email. Keywords: coaching, business builder, ethical marketing, storytelling, sustainability, boundaries, client awareness, personal growth, integrity, slow growth, authentic business, marketing strategies, coaching success, personal needs, business planning, positioning, client attraction, sustainable coaching, marketing confidence, coaching practice   We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

Your ego isn't the enemy, but if you're not actively controlling it, it is running your team, your home, and your most important relationships. Jamie Cochran, COO of Echelon Front, has spent 13 years helping leaders fix the root cause most of them never look for.The Women's Leadership Assembly live event runs January 5–7, 2027 in Palm Springs. A free monthly webinar series runs year-round. More details here: https://events.echelonfront.com/product/assembly-004/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22652941380&utm_content=&utm_term=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=22652941380&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22662710098&gclid=CjwKCAjwxITRBhBYEiwA6mZm7VZs1jY-jUq1ugoigo8XEDkYsRsSEpOs2eblax5TQOW-9LT_K-hVhBoC1RkQAvD_BwEThank you to our sponsors:Timeline - Get 20% off your Mitopure order at https://bit.ly/4dW6BGN BodyHealth - Use the code LYON20 to get 20% off your first order https://bit.ly/4uR4NWB Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place today. Visit https://bit.ly/4dSD4Pz and use code DRLYON for 10% off sitewide.Explore More from Dr. Gabrielle LyonPremium Podcast Subscription: Ad-free episodes, key takeaway summaries, exclusive Q&A, and behind-the-scenes content https://foreverstrong.supercast.comWeekly newsletter: Recipes, podcast updates, and practical weekly insights https://drgabriellelyon.com/sign-up/Apply to become a patient: Personalized care with Dr. Lyon's clinical team https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patient-inquiry/Find Jamie Cochran at: Website: https://echelonfront.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@echelonfront?si=2x5aCudkXTvicfJOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamielynncochran/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.cochran.7/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-lynn-cochran-5ab79013Connect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/TikTok: @drgabriellelyonX (Twitter): https://x.com/drgabriellelyonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonChapters 00:00 ​Intro of Show01:33 The Spartan Warrior Selection02:25 Why Female Leadership Is Misunderstood06:35 Are Leadership Tools Evolving or Constant?07:12 What Is Extreme Ownership?11:44 Owning It All vs. Doing It All12:34 Female Leadership: Strength vs. Confidence vs. Aggression17:57 Imposter Syndrome: Healthy or Dangerous?23:37 Leadership Skills: Natural or Trainable?31:00 Detachment from Emotion: On Making Better Decisions32:32 Healthy Competition Against Women36:20 Jamie's Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Practicing Detachment48:12 Avoidant Leaders and Default Aggressive Bias for Action51:96 Top 3 Mistakes Leaders Make52:43 The Leadership Capital Framework57:54 The PIOS Framework: Problem, Impact, Ownership, Solution1:00:10 When to End a Professional Relationship1:04:29 The Women's Leadership Assembly: Origin Story1:07:05 Impact of Social Media on the Confidence of Young Girls1:13:35 Compounding Habits that Improve Leadership over Time1:14:55 Discipline as a Parenting Tool1:22:07 Recognising when your Leadership Capacity is Failing1:24:51 Women's Assembly in January 2027: Palm SpringsIf you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who would benefit from it.Disclaimers: This episode includes paid sponsorships. The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions.

This episode is all about practical, research-backed tips to enhance communication and emotional connection in relationships. Hosted by Kylie, this episode revisits her most listened-to podcast on communication, expanding on key principles for secure interactions. In this ep Kylie covers: Debunking the "mind reader myth" and the importance of clear communication Differentiating between facts and feelings to prevent misunderstandings The significance of regulation and self-awareness in conflict resolution Managing unmet needs and how to respond when they are ignored The value of post-conflict debriefs and continuous learning Maintaining appreciation and affirmation over time Recognising triggers Follow Kylie on Instagram here Listen to the 10 Golden Rules Of Communication Episode here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailEpisode 108 of 'The Open Forum' where Religious or Non-Religious are invited to join the discussion. Guests will be invited on a first come first serve basis. Please note we can only have a maximum of 10 panelists (including efdawah panelists) at any one time.Link to join the panel: TEARS OF GAZA Donation Link: https://givebrite.com/gazacrisis© 2026 EFDawah All Rights ReservedDonate to Ijaz's medical expenses: https://buymeacoffee.com/ijazthetriniWebsite : https://efdawah.com/https://www.patreon.com/EFDawahhttps://gofund.me/7cb27d17https://www.paypal.me/EFDawahhttps://www.facebook.com/efdawah/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:05 - EF Dawah Panel join: Format of the Stream02:50 - Evaluation of the Modern Dawah Scene 05:21 - Advice about giving Dawah08:55 - Reminder to Muslims about Intention12:45 - Dealing with Islamophobes vs Non-Muslims 19:13 - Message to Muslims about Dawah 22:55 - Nonoah (Theist) joins: shares his beliefs24:12 - Obstacles to fully accepting Islam27:38 - Exploring the Unreliability of the Bible38:08 - Examining the beliefs of Nonoah46:40 - Inconsistencies in Nonoah's beliefs52:33 - Uplift (Ex-Muslim) joins: shares his views54:16 - Advice for dealing with faith struggles59:10 - Recognising the Signs of Allah ﷻ 1:02:26 - Understanding the Prophet's character1:05:48 - Importance of Gratitude in Islam1:08:32 - The Prophet's character: free will or destiny 1:16:02 - Free Will vs Predestination in Islam1:18:47 - Kaum (Muslim) joins1:20:46 - Responding to Christian Apologetics 1:22:36 - Refuting claims about the end of times 1:27:16 - Issues with the claims of Islamophobes1:29:12 - Exposing the Hypocrisy of Christians1:34:04 - Age of Marriage in the Abrahamic religions1:39:38 - Problems with the Far Right movements1:46:24 - Uncovering the Corruption in the UK1:49:47 - Insights into the Unreliability of the Bible2:00:10 - Analysing the Bible's errors & corruption2:07:08 - Inconsistencies in Christian theology2:08:52 - Message to Christians2:15:38 - Praying after taking ADHD medication 2:22:36 - Roy (Christian) joins2:23:01 - Arguments for the Bible's reliability 2:26:03 - Debunking Roy's arguments for the Bible 2:35:40 - Debate on the authenticity of the Bible2:54:27 - Who was Jesus pbuh sent for?3:03:11 - 1000 H (Christian) joins3:04:26 - Claim about the Qur'an's preservation3:06:35 - Establishing the Qur'an's preservation3:10:52 - Mechanism of the Qur'an's preservation3:14:56 - Dawah to 1000 H: The Message of Islam3:22:17 - Refutation of the claim of Jesus' divinity3:25:15 - Message to the Viewers3:31:27 - Closing Remarks & Wrapping UpSupport the show

Marble's head sommelier, Wikus Human and Investec's Roy van Eck, discuss what to consider when graduating from casual wine purchaser to wine collector. Together with host Palesa Mapheelle, they explain how to identifying age-worthy vintages, and the risks and rewards of investing in wine to make a financial return. They also share their personal journeys into wine, what mistakes they they've made along the way, and why South African wines may still represent an undervalued opportunity. KEY MOMENTS: 00:00: Introduction to Wine in Focus 00:38 Recognising the storms in Western Cape Winelands 00:58: Introduction to guests 01:56: The start of the wine journey for Wikus and Roy 04:02: Collecting wine for investment or consumption 05:00: How do you know that a wine is worth aging? 06:08: How sommeliers keep personal tastes at bay 07:03: Never buy one bottle at a time: Lessons on purchasing 08:00: The risks associated with investing in wine 09:51: Liv-Ex Fine Wine 1000 Index: Wine returns on the sharp decline 11:11: The reason behind falling wine prices 13:17: “En primeur” explained: buying wine still in the barrel 15:29: Wine regions and wine varietals worth noting 17:22: 2014 and 2023 deemed poor vintages but not across the board 17:44: SA offers quality and affordability 19:22: A sommelier's observations on changing wine behaviour 20:50 When to drink a wine and when to hold onto it? 21:57: The future of SA's wine market 23:49: One wine moment that Wikus and Roy will never forget 26:46: Outro Wine in Focus series page · Investec Focus Radio SA

Dave Martin has spent more than two decades in product leadership, with a string of C-suite roles, a couple of exits and a book, The Product Momentum Gap, to his name. He is also dyslexic and ADHD, and has built a career while masking the effort it takes to "think normal". In this episode he makes the case that the advice handed to neurotypical leaders often fails the roughly half of tech workers who are neurodivergent, and lays out a practical playbook for landing your message, leading the room and progressing without pretending to be someone else. Chapters00:00) Welcome, and Dave's background in product(02:03) "I've been masking it": faking thinking normal(02:37) The meeting where your idea is ignored, then credited to someone else(03:28) AI as a "spell check for influence"(04:07) The myth that growth requires pretending to be neurotypical(05:15) Why standard leadership advice fails neurodivergent leaders(06:45) Executive presence, signal presence and signal drift(07:57) Is this universal, or specific to neurodivergence?(09:48) From "dumb kid" to writing C++ at ten(11:27) When a word processor flipped his Fs to As(13:24) The trap: leading with detail(15:42) The boardroom moment that gets you labelled "not strategic"(17:05) Designing for re-tell: what the room repeats when you leave(18:19) Three mistakes that kill your influence(19:36) The CALM framework(21:32) Authority and the signal prep exercise(22:14) Three questions: outcome, one-line recommendation, re-tell(24:44) "Minutes not months": seeding the line that gets repeated(26:56) Learning: vulnerability and psychological safety(28:27) Momentum, well-being and burnout(31:21) Why burnout is a leadership fault(32:01) Mia's story: the head of product who wanted to be CPO(34:20) Recognising the trigger and practising signal prep(37:06) When stakeholders started calling her strategic(38:31) The opposite trap: abandoning detail entirely(39:22) Why some leaders step back into IC roles(41:16) Free training and AI as your spell checker for influence(42:26) Closing thoughtsKey takeaways— Authenticity is not the goal; deliberate communication is. Dave's central provocation is that "be your authentic self" assumes everyone in the room thinks the way you do. For a leader who sees patterns instantly and works in deep, hyperfocused bursts, behaving authentically can mean failing to explain the obvious and struggling to empathise with those who need the journey, not just the destination.— The symptoms are universal, the tax is not. Everybody's message gets lost in meetings. What separates neurodivergent leaders is the cognitive cost of noticing that drift and correcting it. As Randy and Dave agree, the tools discussed here help everyone, but the impact is far larger for those paying the higher tax.— Leading with detail is the career trap. The very trait that makes someone an exceptional individual contributor, the ability to go deep and surface every edge case, can sink them in the boardroom. — Answer a strategic question with edge cases and you are labelled "not executive" with alarming speed, and undoing that label takes months of work.— CALM is the alternative. Clarity, authority, learning and momentum, delivered calmly. Authority comes from being clear on the outcome and the ask, asking for support and guidance rather than permission, and not feeling obliged to justify every edge case.— Signal prep is the practical tool. Three questions: what do I need from this room; what is my one-line recommendation; and what will they repeat when I am not in the room. A bonus question for higher-stakes meetings asks what the room feels now and how you want them to feel when you leave.— Design for re-tell. Dave's example of a leader who reduced a lengthy objective to "minutes not months for our customers", and repeated it, is the clearest illustration. That phrase, not someone else's reframe, is what got repeated in the room afterwards.— Well-being underpins momentum. Dave nearly named the framework around well-being. Without a sustainable pace, leaders cannot lead, and the unprocessed meeting that keeps you awake at 3am is a momentum problem. He frames widespread tech burnout as a leadership failure, because leaders set the expectation.— AI is a spell checker for influence. Just as a word processor turned Dave's Fs into As without changing his brain, AI tooling can help neurodivergent leaders translate their thinking into the right language for the room, supporting the communication without doing the thinking or the judgement for them.Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Key Topics Covered: 1. Defining True Wealth Wealth is about creating predictable income and financial security. The goal is freedom, experiences, and a low-stress lifestyle. 2. From Corporate Career to Property Entrepreneur Transitioning from employment to financial independence through property. Recognising when a traditional career path no longer aligns with personal goals. 3. The Impact of Rich Dad Poor Dad How financial education can change perspectives on wealth building. The importance of developing an investor mindset. 4. Learning Through Failure Early mistakes in serviced accommodation created valuable lessons. Setbacks can become turning points for future success. 5. The Demand-Led Investment Approach Find the demand before choosing the property. Reverse-engineering investments around proven market needs. 6. Understanding Serviced Accommodation The opportunities and risks of short-term rental strategies. Why demand is critical for long-term profitability. 7. Building Multiple Income Streams Combining trading, investment, and coaching businesses. Creating diversified sources of recurring income. 8. Wealth, Family, and Lifestyle Using wealth as a tool to create time, experiences, and flexibility. Balancing financial success with family, health, and personal fulfilment. Actionable Takeaways Focus on building assets that generate predictable, recurring income rather than chasing quick wins. Identify genuine market demand before investing in a property or launching a new venture. Treat mistakes as learning opportunities and use them to improve future decision-making. Invest in your financial education to develop a stronger wealth-building mindset. Build multiple income streams to reduce risk and increase financial resilience. Align your wealth-building activities with your personal values, family goals, and desired lifestyle. Review your current investments and ask whether they are driven by demand or by assumptions. Prioritise long-term consistency over short-term excitement when creating wealth. Resources & Next Steps WealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Download our FREE Pensions and Inheritance Tax Guide Devenir Plus - Become more in every area of your life Connect with Us: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:   Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

I share three common recovery traps and how we can find our way out of them without blame. Today's episode focuses on pacing, nervous system safety, and emotional processing so your body can stabilise and move forwards. • Pushing too hard on a better day and triggering the boom and bust cycle • Banking energy for healing by spending some, enjoying some, and saving some • Stepping off the symptom-fixing merry-go-round and reducing pressure • Creating safety through kindness, gentleness, and small consistent cues • Recognising the emotional load of long COVID, ME/CFS, and health challenges • Finding a safe place to feel emotions without judgement So do let me know how you get on, if these resonate with you, and if you've noticed any other common recovery traps that you might be getting waylaid by. Links to relevant practises (free tracks)Finding Emotional Safety: https://insig.ht/A7bEwwAXF3bMeeting your body kindly: https://insig.ht/Jlnf2P0w32b STOP: From overwhelm to ease: https://insig.ht/1UCyrM2w32bMessage me! (I can't reply to these messages) Support the show~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costsTranscripts available on individual episodes herewww.LongCovidPodcast.comFacebook Instagram  Twitter Facebook Creativity GroupSubscribe to mailing listI love to hear from you, via socials or LongCovidPodcast@gmail.com**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**

We challenge the way we talk about the Holy Spirit by reframing fire as God's confirmation rather than our performance or a Sunday-only moment. We leave with a clear responsibility to tend the flame through surrender, purity, and steady daily obedience. • The Holy Spirit brings the fire while we bring the sacrifice • The meaning of all flame as being consumed by God's presence • Leviticus 9 and why fire signals approval and confirmation • Recognising that not everything burning has God's approval • Asking what interference crowds out the flame • Trimming the wick as a picture of removing buildup and neglect • Choosing consistency over intensity through daily maintenance • Refusing to chase the effects of fire without responsibility • Pentecost as a mobile altar and an internalised temple life • Purity as wholeheartedness and removing competitors for his affection 

NT Guidelines for Small Group Meetings       Talk 1 An Overview of 1 Corinthians 12-13 Welcome to our new series. I'm calling it New Testament Guidelines for Small Group Meetings. We'll be looking at what the New Testament has to say about what we should expect and how we should behave in our meetings. This includes what we do on Sunday mornings and in our home groups.   Our thoughts will centre on what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14:26 where he makes the following recommendation: What then shall we say brothers and sisters? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church.   The churches in the New Testament would often have gathered in homes and that was almost certainly the case in Corinth. So, Paul's instructions are particularly relevant to smaller churches or home groups.   Small group meetings can take many different forms. Some meetings can be a real blessing and a source of edification to all, but sadly this is not always the case. The apostle Paul had to tell the Corinthians that their meetings were not for the better, but for the worse (1 Corinthians 11:17) because of their inconsiderate behaviour towards one another.   And that was when they were celebrating the Lord's Supper! Some were getting drunk while others were going hungry! And this selfish behaviour was not limited to food and drink. Some of them were 'hogging it' when it came to how they expressed themselves in worship – and that, as we will see, was perhaps their major problem.   Paul's teaching in the rest of chapter 11 and in those that follow was an attempt to put things right and to show what Christian gatherings should be like. And that will be the basis for our consideration of how we may make our small group meetings as beneficial as possible. We'll begin in this talk by giving a brief overview of Paul's teaching in chapters 12 and 13. This will help us to understand our key verse in the wider context.   As many of you will know, I have already written a short book on this subject entitled, When you come together – God's plans for when his people meet (WYCT). This contains much more than I have time to include in these notes, so please see me if you'd like a copy.   Before the meeting it would be really helpful if you read 1 Corinthians, chapters 12-14. And if you have a copy you might like to read WYCT chapters 1-3 if you have time.   So, as I was saying, our key verse is 1 Corinthians 14:26 and we need to begin by looking at the context in which it's set.     Setting the context – an overview of 1 Corinthians 12 to 14 There were plenty of problems with the church in Corinth. Chapters 1-10 make it clear that there were divisions, they were immature, they tolerated immorality, they were taking each other to court, and some of them lacked a basic understanding of the basic truths of the Christian faith. And on top of all that, their behaviour when they met together was at times appalling! They were thoughtless and inconsiderate.   No wonder Paul said that their meetings did more harm than good. We need to remember this as we look at what he says in chapters 12-14. The main problem he is addressing throughout is their thoughtless behaviour and attitude towards each other. It's clear from chapter 12 that some of them thought that they were superior to the others because of the spiritual gifts they possessed. And this was particularly true of speaking in tongues which was being used excessively in their meetings. So in chapter 12 he begins by giving some basic teaching on spiritual gifts.   Teaching on spiritual gifts (12:1-11) I'm hoping you've read these verses before coming to the meeting. What's clear is that the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit were a regular part of their meetings, but the Corinthians were exercising them in ignorance. Paul had to teach them that:   1.     The supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit must be distinguished from demonic manifestations by the acknowledgment that Jesus is Lord (vv1-3) 2.     Though the gifts are different they are all given by the same Spirit (vv4-10) 3.     They are given as the Holy Spirit determines (v11)   What can we learn from this? 1.     If you acknowledge Jesus as you Lord and Saviour, you need not fear that you will receive a demonic gift. Our heavenly Father doesn't give 'snakes' to his children (Luke 11:11-13). 2.     In Spiritualism, where counterfeit gifts are given by demons, different gifts are given by different spirits. 3.     Though they're different, all the gifts are important because it's the Holy Spirit who gives all of them. 4.     As the Holy Spirit is the giver, He decides who gets what.   NOTE: Paul will say much more about spiritual gifts in the next two chapters.   Every member of the body is needed (12:12-30) In this passage we learn that:   1.     The church is one body which has many different members (v14) 2.     Every member of the body is important and needed because God has put it there (vv14-27) 3.     There should be no division in the body, but all the members should have equal concern for each part of it (v25) These are all important principles to bear in mind in our group meetings. There isn't time to go into them now, but we'll pick up on some of them when we come to chapter 14.   1 Corinthians 13 We're Nothing without Love Paul's teaching on love in this chapter is valuable in every situation, but in its context Paul is still talking about what should go on in our meetings. Chapter 14 is a practical application of what he's teaching about love here in 13.   Let's divide the chapter into three sections:   1.     It's all meaningless without love (1-3) 2.     The nature of love (4-7) 3.     Recognising our limitations (8-12)   It's all meaningless without love (1-3)   If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.   What can we learn from these verses? 1.     Nothing is more important than love. Whatever gifts we may have and whatever we may do, if our motive is not love, it counts for nothing. Without love I am nothing (2) and I gain nothing (3). 2.     This principle applies to every function of the body of Christ, not just to the things mentioned in these verses, which are just illustrations of it. 3.     What he's taught about the body in chapter 12 will only be possible when we love one another. So the things he refers to in verses 1-3 are just illustrations of the great principle of the paramount importance of love.   But why does he choose these particular illustrations to make his point? Because these were the particular problems facing the church in Corinth at the time. It's evident from chapter 14 that there were problems in Corinth with their use of gifts like speaking in tongues and prophecy which are the two gifts he mentions first here.   So as we later consider Paul's encouragement in 14:26 for all to participate by bringing a contribution to our meetings, we need to remember that whatever we may bring must be brought in love.       The nature of love (4-8)   4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.   These verses have a far wider application than our understanding of chapter 14. But in the context, chapter 13 is set right in the middle of Paul's teaching in chapters 12 and 14. Notice the development of thought in these chapters:   12: The importance of the role of every Christian within the church as the body of Christ 13: The importance of LOVE 14: Specific direction on how this should work in our meetings.   Maybe we could summarise verses 4-7 as putting other people first. As we will see when we come to look at chapter 14 in more detail, this is the underlying principle of all he says which is surely the main way in which we express our love for them. Prophecy, for example, is to be desired more than tongues because it edifies others, not just ourselves (14:1-5).   Think about how we can apply putting other people first to what we say and do in our meetings.   Recognising our limitations (8-12) 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. What can we learn from this? 1.     Although there will ultimately be no need for supernatural gifts, love will remain for ever. It never fails (8). It remains (13).   2.     Wonderful though gifts like tongues and prophecy are, their operation is not infallible. We know in part and we prophesy in part. What Paul is encouraging in 14:26 must be understood in this light. God's gifts are perfect, but we are not. We do not yet see face to face. The gifts come from God, but they come through us, and we are fallible.   This must affect our understanding of all that Paul says in chapter 14, not just verse 26. As we eagerly desire spiritual gifts we are to try to excel in our use of them (12). This clearly implies that it's possible to exercise them without excelling in them.   That's why words of prophecy need to be weighed carefully (29) and why Paul found it necessary to give instruction as to how the gifts should be used. Had the operation of the gifts been infallible, such instruction would have been unnecessary.   But that's something we will consider in more detail later in the series.   Next time we'll start on Chapter 14 and will be looking at The Right Use of Speaking in Tongues.   So, that's it from me for today. Thanks for listening.   Now, some questions for discussion. Group leaders, over to you.   Questions for discussion   1.     How important are the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit in the context of our small group? Do we make room for them? Have we all received the baptism in the Spirit?   2.     What practical application does Paul's teaching that every part of the body is needed and to be valued equally make to what happens in our group and in church?   3.     How might Paul's teaching on love (especially 13:4-7) affect our attitude as individuals in our group meetings and in church? Hint: Key phrases could be: Love is patient…Love is kind… it is not rude…Love does not boast…It is not proud… It does not envy …Love is not self-seeking… Love rejoices with the truth… It always protects.  

» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/A generation of men are checking out, living at home, avoiding dating, gaming and scrolling instead of building lives. Connor Beaton breaks down the cultural narrative that's convinced boys they're faulty from birth, how fatherlessness and job market discrimination created the perfect storm, and why suppressing emotions doesn't make you stronger, it makes you fragile. Mike opens up about losing his mum at 11 and how that shaped every relationship since, never processing the grief properly, just getting on with it. Connor explains how unprocessed pain doesn't stay quiet, it sabotages your relationships, your business, your health until you deal with it. The conversation covers why male guides matter more than therapists for men with father wounds, how emotional consistency beats sexual polarity in relationships, and why confronting hardship is how you actually mature instead of staying stunted.00:00 Introduction01:55 Addressing struggles faced by young men today06:32 Cultural perception of masculinity affecting men11:53 Gaming and other distractions are hindering ambition20:58 Effects of losing a parent on emotional development26:26 Processing grief and emotional expression30:51 Importance of processing pain for mental health38:10 Recognising when professional help is needed44:30 Gender of therapist influencing therapeutic outcomes50:11 Navigating vulnerability in relationships with women56:13 Pushing gender roles and their societal impacts1:09:52 Influence of social media on relationship dynamics1:25:14 Feminism's impact on modern gender relations1:30:08 Misleading influencer messages on masculinity1:35:21 Redefining what it means to be an alpha male» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Discover Bioniq Lab peptide products- https://bioniqlab.com/mike1010% off with code MIKE10» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow ConnorInstsagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/?hl=enWebsite: https://connorbeaton.com/

In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Doug Peterson joins us for a practical and honest conversation about money, personal finance, financial intimacy, debt, cash flow, and peace of mind.Doug is an entrepreneur of 37 years and an executive coach of 17 years. Through his work with business owners and professionals, he noticed a repeated pattern: many successful people were building businesses and careers while remaining unaware of their true personal spending. That discovery led him to develop a process to help people get their priorities straight and master their personal cash flow.  Together, we explore why money skills are no longer optional. They are survival skills. Doug shares how to understand what you earn, spend and owe, how to prepare for infrequent expenses, how to manage debt wisely, and how couples can build financial intimacy without shame, tension or secrecy.This episode is for anyone who wants to stop avoiding money conversations and start creating financial peace with clarity, honesty and intention.In This Episode, We DiscussWhy personal finance is connected to impact, peace and legacyHow to understand your real spending, including irregular expensesThe difference between budgeting and creating a spending planWhy tools like YNAB can help with real-time cash flow managementHow to prepare for holidays, repairs, maintenance and unexpected costsPractical ways to manage credit cards and high-interest debtHow to build an emergency fund that brings peace of mindWhy financial intimacy matters in relationshipsHow couples can reduce money tension and get on the same pageHow to align money decisions with your values and future goalsTimestamps00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest background01:00 Doug's motivation for coaching others on finances02:10 Why mastering personal finances matters for impact and legacy02:57 Recognising patterns of out-of-control spending03:56 Accounting for infrequent expenses04:54 Using tools like YNAB for cash flow management05:54 Setting money aside for irregular expenses06:54 Budgeting vs spending plans07:38 The electronic envelope system09:07 Responsible credit card use10:33 Behaviour change and financial awareness11:12 How often to review your financial plan12:38 Recommended apps and tools14:19 Intentional spending and cutting waste15:12 How money disappears without awareness16:05 Building an emergency fund17:08 Managing debt and restructuring for savings20:30 Creating a lifestyle within your means23:16 Financial transparency in relationships26:20 Why money skills are survival skills29:00 Managing multiple expenses and life events33:24 The value of regular financial meetings37:03 Improving credit scores and using credit responsibly42:15 The link between happiness and financial peace45:02 Aligning money and values47:14 How to connect with Doug PetersonResourcesWebsite: https://getprioritiesstraight.com/Schedule with Doug: http://schedulewithdoug.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetPrioritiesStraightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getprioritiesstraight/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getprioritiesstraight/Tool mentioned: You Need A Budget (YNAB)Listen NowListen to this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations and learn how to bring clarity, peace and intention into your relationship with money.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UBQI0nXqF-Y Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Stay connected: https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalkCould you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.

What happens when you've spent decades being the most reliable person in the room — and you finally stop to ask: reliable for whom?   In this warm, wide-ranging episode of Leaderspace, host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by Linda Misegadis — senior government strategist at UKG, global DEI ambassador, certified payroll professional, and host of the Her Resources Podcast. Linda built her career the way many high-achievers do: nose down, hard work, always available, always solving. She led one of the most complex technology change projects in Denver's public sector history and then walked into the VP of Sales of the company whose software she'd just implemented and told him, clearly and directly, that she didn't think they understood the public sector space at all. He offered her a job.   Linda and Cathleen explore what it costs to tie your identity to being the one everyone counts on, how introversion becomes a leadership superpower once you stop letting others use it as a label that limits you, and why the most important question in any career transition isn't what's next — it's who am I actually? They talk about the trap of availability culture, what burnout really looks like when you've built your reward system around being indispensable, and the slow, nonlinear work of separating your professional identity from your sense of self.   They also go deep on what it means to lead through complexity without consensus paralysis, how COVID quietly pushed Linda from observer to connector, and the particular challenge women still face in corporate life in 2026 — not just in being heard, but in being seen for the right things. This is a conversation about the courage it takes to stop performing reliability and start building something that actually belongs to you.   If you've ever been the go-to person, the Swiss Army knife, the one who always raises their hand — this one is for you. Cathleen's question for this episode: what is it costing you to keep staying quiet about something you've already noticed?   Episode Timeline:   00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:02:38 Introducing Linda Misegadis 00:07:04 Heritage, Roots, and Identity 00:11:09 What Has Shaped Your Identity? 00:15:10 The Trap of Being the Reliable One 00:19:09 Who Is Linda Now? 00:21:39 AI, Layoffs, and the Human Side of Work 00:31:36 How COVID Made Linda a Connector 00:34:17 Introversion as a Leadership Strength 00:40:29 Leading Without a Title 00:44:00 The Audacious Move That Changed Everything 00:48:00 The Risk of Always Being the Problem Solver 00:53:46 The Reward Behind Constant Availability 01:00:52 How the Reward Has Shifted 01:04:14 Approaching Complex Problems 01:11:24 Women's Voices in Corporate Life — Still Not There Yet 01:13:36 One Piece of Advice for Women Entering Leadership Key Takeaways:   The Reliable One Is a Role, Not an Identity: Building your sense of self around being available to everyone is a reward system, not a foundation. Recognising what that role is costing you — in energy, in clarity, in career direction — is the first step to changing it. Introversion Is a Skill Gap, Not a Personality Sentence: Linda didn't network because she'd never been taught how, not because she was incapable. Once she separated the label from the limitation, she built a podcast, a community, and a career chapter on her own terms. Observation Is Underrated Leadership Data: Stepping back and watching — really watching — builds pattern recognition that others miss. The quietest person in the room often sees the most. Someone Has to Make the Call: Consensus has its place, but leadership means being willing to own a decision, not manage a committee. The people around you are counting on someone to choose. The New Reward Has to Be Real: When you stop being the one who solves everything, the satisfaction has to come from somewhere else. For Linda, it became the pride of watching her team step up. The reward needs to be replaced — not just removed. About Linda Misegadis:   Linda Misegadis is a Senior Government Strategist at UKG and Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Ambassador, based in Colorado. She is a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Public Manager (CPM), IPMA-CP, and Prosci Certified Change Manager who has spent her career helping organisations navigate complexity — and bring people with them through it. She previously served as Director of Citywide Payroll Operations and Administration for the City and County of Denver, where she led a workforce management deployment across 13,000 employees. Her defining career pivot came when she walked into the VP of Sales of the company whose software she had just implemented, told him plainly that she didn't think they understood the public sector space, and left with a job offer. She is also the co-host of the Her Resources Podcast. Connect with Linda Misegadis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamisegadis  Website (Podcast): https://www.herresourcespodcast.com/  Podcast: https://linktr.ee/hrpodcast        Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan:  Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryLeaderswithCathleenOS     FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.  

Ever wondered what actually happens behind closed doors at a wine competition? How do judges decide what makes a wine exceptional and what separates a gold medal from the rest? In this episode of Wine in Focus, Palesa Mapheelle is joined by local wine doyenne, Michael Fridjhon and Wine Master and international judge, Heidi Makinen. Together, they explain the rigorous judging process of the Investec Trophy Wine Show, what they look for in a winning wine, how to navigate judges' disagreements and the importance of wine competitions to the local wine industry. KEY MOMENTS: 00:00: Intro 00:38: Recognising the devastating storms suffered by the Western Cape winelands 01:47: Why are competitions necessary? 03:23: Comparing Investec Trophy Wine Show to other international competitions 04:26: Shaping consumer perceptions 05:43: The mechanics of judging 09:09: Judge's chemistry 10:07: Explaining a flight of wines 10:34: Finding consensus between judges 13:47: Ensuring judge neutrality 15:14: The importance of blind tasting 18:00: What makes a winning wine? 20:20: SA wine industry transformation over 25 years: from bulk to beautiful 23:13: The Investec Trophy wine show “guarantee” 24:33: When wine turns from interest into a passion and a career 27:00: Outro Investec Trophy Wine Show · Investec Focus Radio SA

5 Years After Stroke: Recovering Her Voice, Her Memory, and Her Will to Walk Again On 29 April 2021, Cecy Galvan was doing what she had always done, working a client event, surrounded by people, moving at full speed. A celebrity publicist with a client list that included the Wayans Brothers, Cecy had built a career on being present, persuasive, and always on. Then she collapsed in a bathroom in Boston. She was 47. A bartender called 911. Doctors found a tear in her aorta. She woke up three days later with a scar and what appeared, initially, to be a second chance. But four months later, she was back in the hospital for aortic repair and heart valve replacement surgery. On 15 September 2021, as she came out of anaesthetic, she had two strokes, one affecting her speech and motor function, one involving her cerebellum. In the hours it takes to close a chest, Cecy’s life changed completely. Five years later, sitting down to tell her story, she said something that stopped the conversation: “I just told my friends the other day that my brain is finally back.” When the Warning Signs Are Easy to Miss The week before her collapse, Cecy had been dizzy. Vertigo for two days, the kind that made her afraid to drive. It was during the COVID period, and going to a doctor felt like an unnecessary risk. So she pushed through, got on a plane, and made it to the event in Boston. This is not a story about a woman who was careless. It is a story about how stroke symptoms, particularly in the lead-up to a cardiac event, can present as something mundane and easy to dismiss. Vertigo. Fatigue. A feeling of being slightly off. For Cecy, those were the only signals before everything changed. Recognising early warning signs of stroke remains one of the most critical conversations in stroke prevention. If symptoms persist, even mildly, seeking medical review is always the right call. What 5 Years After Stroke Really Looks Like Cecy’s recovery has been shaped by two distinct strokes, both occurring simultaneously during surgery. The effects are layered and ongoing. Her right vocal cord is paralysed. She walks with a forearm walker indoors but has not yet been able to take it outside. Her core is still rebuilding, and her cerebellum, responsible for balance and coordination, remains affected. Her vision changed: she now needs glasses for reading, something she never needed before. For the first three years after her strokes, she barely remembers anything. She kept a journal and relied on her sister’s videos to piece together what had happened. Her sister and brother-in-law became her primary carers. They modified their home, building a ramp, converting a shower for wheelchair access and showed up every day with a consistency that Cecy describes as the quiet foundation of her survival. Her parents, both in their late eighties, also cared for her until they passed her father at 90, her mother at 89, in the years following her strokes. The grief of losing them, layered on top of the grief of losing her former life, has been one of the heaviest parts of the journey. “My whole life changed overnight.” – Cecy Galvan And yet she keeps going. She does speech therapy exercises daily, recording herself and playing them back. She uses both hands, intentionally brushing teeth with her non-affected hand, rinsing with her affected one. She gets massages weekly. She reads and re-reads books her memory hasn’t yet retained. She is, in her own words, constantly doing the work. The Myth of the Recovery Plateau Two of Cecy’s doctors told her she would not walk again. One sent her an email last year to confirm it. A third told her she would improve within six months. None of them has been entirely right. None of them has been entirely wrong. But the idea that recovery has a fixed deadline, that the brain stops responding to rehabilitation after a set number of days, is a narrative that does genuine harm to stroke survivors. Cecy’s experience over five years is evidence against it. Her lung capacity has measurably improved. Her speech, which was largely absent for years because she was afraid no one would understand her, has progressed to the point where she is now giving interviews. Her memory, the one she describes as the most disorienting loss, has started to return not all at once, but in a way she can feel and name. Neuroplasticity does not operate on a clinical deadline. The brain continues to find new pathways when given the right conditions: repetition, intention, rest, and time. Bill’s book  Bill’s book The Unexpected Way That A Stroke Became The Best Thing That Happened explores this in depth, drawing on both the research and the lived experience of survivors who were told they had reached their ceiling and then kept going anyway. What Newly Diagnosed Survivors Need to Hear Cecy’s advice to someone at the beginning of their recovery is grounded in her own experience of those first disorienting months: the early period matters enormously. The first three to six months are when the brain is most responsive to rehabilitation, and the work done in that window has an outsized impact on long-term outcomes. But that is not where recovery ends. What carries a survivor through the years that follow is not speed, it is consistency. It is doing the small things every day. Using the affected hand even when it spills water. Recording your voice even when you hate how it sounds. Crying a little, then trying again. Cecy’s five-year goal is simple and unambiguous: she is going to walk again. She does not know exactly how. She does not need to. The direction is clear. Keep Going Recovery after a stroke is rarely a straight line, and no survivor should navigate it alone. If this episode resonated with you,  If this episode helped you, consider supporting the show at patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. Every contribution keeps this content free and accessible for survivors who need it. Because if Cecy Galvan’s story tells us anything, it is this: five years is not the end of recovery. It might be where it finally begins. 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 The Brain Came Back – Cecy Galvan on Five Years After Stroke appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

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