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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything "right" in your career, but something still feels off? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm diving into one of my favorite topics — your Zone of Genius. This is where your natural strengths, passions, and most meaningful contributions come together, and discovering it can bring a whole new sense of clarity, energy, and joy to your work. I'll walk you through the four zones we typically operate in and explain why the Zone of Excellence, while often rewarding, can also leave you feeling stuck or unfulfilled. I'm also sharing real examples from physicians who found compelling new directions by leaning into their Zone of Genius.  If you're at the crossroads, this episode is here to help you start moving toward more purpose and alignment in your next chapter. In this episode we're talking about: What your Zone of Genius is and how to start identifying it The common trap of staying in your Zone of Excellence Why external success doesn't always equal personal fulfillment What intrinsic rewards are and why they matter Inspiring stories from physicians who leaned into their genius A simple framework to help uncover your personality, top skills, and ideal impact Reflective questions to help you reconnect with what energizes you Links for this episode: Book recommendations: The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity by Gay Hendricks The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level―A Transformative Guide to Overcoming Fears and False Beliefs for Personal Growth and Success by Gay Hendricks Curious about your Enneagram type? The Enneagram is one of my favorite tools for helping clients better understand their strengths, motivations, and unique patterns — especially when you're exploring your Zone of Genius. I recommend the RHETI test from The Enneagram Institute. It's the most accurate version I've found and the one I use in my own coaching work. The test costs $20 and takes about 40 minutes to complete. If you're ready to gain deeper insight into what truly drives you, you can get started here: www.enneagraminstitute.com/get-started-with-enneagram-tests We're continuing our podcast-sharing contest through January!Just share the podcast with two people you haven't shared it with before, then email us: the episode(s) you shared, and the initials (or another identifier) of the two people That's it. Email team@doctorscrossing.com, and we'll send your prize. People are loving it because it's customizable and genuinely useful—this really is a contest you can't lose Thank you for listening!

What if the biggest threat to your freedom isn't a bad decision - but a scoreboard you never agreed to? Philosopher C. Thi Nguyen joins Bankless to unpack how modern life quietly turns values into points: likes, GPAs, net worth, rankings, and performance metrics that feel objective - but often flatten what matters most. We explore what games really are, why “gamified” platforms like social media can be uniquely corrosive, and how “value capture” pulls you from meaning into measurable proxies. Then we get practical: playfulness, reflective control, and “value federalism” as ways to use metrics without letting them use you. ---

In Episode 6.6, Scott and Vince close their limited series with a deep dive into communication, the foundation of effective leadership. They discuss how clarity, tone, and active listening directly influence trust, culture, and performance.   Scott highlights that communication isn't just about speaking clearly but ensuring mutual understanding. Vince shares practical tools such as reflective listening, open-ended questioning, and feedback loops that foster connection and accountability.   They conclude that leaders should model the communication behaviors they want to see, challenge assumptions, and continually ask: What one change could improve your communication right now?   Key Takeaways Listening to understand builds stronger relationships and trust. Clarity depends on what others hear, not what leaders think they said. Modeling communication sets the tone for organizational culture. Key Insights Nearly every leadership issue ties back to poor communication. Reflective listening ensures shared understanding before execution. Empathetic listening fosters mutual respect and trust. Nonverbal cues shape the impact of messages more than words alone. 360-degree feedback uncovers blind spots and strengthens leaders. Open-ended questions clarify intent and expectations. Communication quality defines culture quality. Leaders should ask themselves if they are modeling good communication. Listening before reacting prevents misunderstanding and conflict. Intentional communication transforms engagement across teams. Connect: Scott De Long, Ph.D. & Lead2Goals Instagram: @scottdelongphd @lead2goals.com LinkedIn: @scottdelongphd Web: lead2goals.com Email: scott@lead2goals.com Books: I Thought I Was A Leader You Win Again, Jack (New for 2025!) Vince Moiso & Vis Business Group Instagram: @visbiz.us LinkedIn: @vincentmoiso Web: visbiz.us Email: vince@visbiz.us Books How to Survive in the Wilderness The CEO Podcast Instagram | @theceopodcast LinkedIn | @the-ceo-podcast Facebook | @theceopodcast

Earlier today on January 13, 2026, LinkedIn published an article The 2026 job market: What to know about hiring, confidence and opportunity. The data is mixed: U.S. job growth is sluggish and many job seekers are feeling stuck where they are but not prepared for the job hunt. Plus, with a bulk of the growth in the economy happening in the AI infrastructure space, a forward-thinking professional can't help but wonder, "Will I be replaced by AI?" I'm answering this question head-on in this episode. I talk about what AI is excellent for and what it can't do, and what it means for smart leaders planning ahead. What you'll learn: 00:00 – AI cannot fully replace human coaching and the value of human insight01:30 – A quick case study on uncovering human blind spots and parlaying them to build generative intelligence07:30 – The 2026 job market challenges and the push for AI-integrated skills12:00 – Importance of discerning wisdom and cognitive agility for future career success16:30 – Doubling down on humanity and bridge-building as a competitive edge18:30 – Reflective questions for listeners about uncertainty and growth through human conversationsText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com

The Holidays: A Group Project My Nervous System Didn't Agree To In this New Year's episode, Patricia Young (she/her) explores why the holiday season can be especially challenging for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD nervous systems. Through personal stories about gift giving, overstimulation, masking, PDA, rejection sensitivity, and the need for sameness and predictability, she unpacks how small changes and social expectations can quietly dysregulate neurodivergent people. The episode also includes updates on her purple hair and tattoo, reflections on attunement and fairness, and a gentle alternative to New Year's resolutions—offering practical categories for reflection that center self-compassion, regulation, and realistic support. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE · Why holidays are uniquely overstimulating for neurodivergent nervous systems · How transitions, visitors, and disrupted routines impact regulation · The role of predictability, sameness, and visual memory in autistic well-being · Why gift giving can activate PDA, executive dysfunction, and shame · How attunement in gift giving can feel deeply regulating—and deeply stressful · The pressure to perform gratitude and enthusiasm while masking discomfort · Why opening gifts in front of others can be overwhelming for autistic adults · How fairness, justice sensitivity, and reciprocity complicate holiday dynamics · The emotional labor involved in "doing it right" socially · How body doubling supports assertiveness and nervous system regulation · Why small environmental changes can create disproportionate stress · The difference between order as regulation versus control · How animals, sensory joy, and flexibility can increase tolerance for chaos · Reflections on regret, learning, and doing things differently over time · Why curiosity and problem-solving are often misunderstood in autistic communication · How rejection sensitivity and object permanence affect relationships · A compassionate alternative to New Year's resolutions · Reflective life categories including health, finances, relationships, self-care, creativity, home, and novelty · Why survival mode is sometimes the only valid goal · A reminder that sensitivity is wiring—not a flaw   SOUND BITES ·       "Our nervous systems really do best with sameness, repetition, and predictability." ·       "Masking is all about making other people feel comfortable—and that's a lot of work." ·       "Regret doesn't mean you did something wrong. It means you're learning." ·       "You have a right to be regulated, dysregulated, organized, disorganized, content, or discontent." SENSITIVITY IS NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR; IT'S HOW YOUR BRAIN IS WIRED You are not broken. You were shaped by systems that weren't built for you. You deserve rest, joy, and support exactly as you are. CHAPTERS (PLEASE ALLOW FOR ADDITION OF INTRO) 00:00 Navigating Holiday Challenges 10:06 The Complexity of Gift Giving 20:39 Reflections on Relationships and Expectations 29:26 Looking Ahead: New Year Reflections PODCAST HOST Patricia Young (she/her) was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile, OCD and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcasts Unapologetically Sensitive and Unapologetically AuDHD to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren't alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you Patricia's website, podcast episodes and more: www.unapologeticallysensitive.com  LINKS  To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select "listen on Apple Podcasts" chose "open in itunes" choose "ratings and reviews" click to rate the number of starts click "write a review" Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https://www.tiktok.com/@unapologeticallysensitiv Unapologetically AuDHD Podcast-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/unapologeticallyaudhd/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

Reflection gets skipped over in a culture that rewards speed, productivity, and visible wins. Most people want to jump straight to the next goal list without pausing to tell the truth about what they actually lived through. But reflection isn't some soft year-end ritual. It's a leadership skill and a requirement for building a strong personal brand.We live in a culture that often rewards movement, not meaning. Speed, productivity, and visible wins are celebrated, while reflection is frequently skipped. But reflection isn't a soft reset or a year-end ritual—it's a leadership skill and a critical foundation for building a personal brand that lasts.In this solo episode of Branding Room Only, Paula reflects on more than a decade of guiding intention and goal-setting work. She explores why moving faster isn't the same as moving intentionally, how clarity comes from honesty, and why alignment—not busyness—is what actually sustains growth. The episode surfaces the reflection questions that lead to real breakthroughs and the themes that show up year after year: rest as strategy, asking for help, letting go, and redefining success on your own terms.0:35 – Why reflection changes the quality of every decision that follows2:04 – Examples of how the power of intention quietly shapes alignment4:39 – How words of the year serve as a clarifying anchor6:31 – How vision boards are often misunderstood8:54 – What happens when rest is treated as a requirement, not a reward10:06 – Why doing everything alone isn't a strength10:57 – The freedom of letting go of tolerations that no longer fit11:57 – How reflection dismantles comparison without diminishing ambition12:48 – Reflective questions asked in these yearly sessions14:31 – What results can look like after going through this reflection16:01 – Why naming what matters to you protects your brand from autopilotMentioned In What Ten Years of Guiding Reflection and Goal-Setting With Others Has Taught Me2026 Annual Intention and Goal Setting WebinarPersonal Branding Strategy SessionsIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Want more ways to grow your personal brand? Make sure you're signed up for my upcoming webinars and workshops.Conferences are an investment—make sure you maximize yours. My Engage Your Hustle™ Conference Playbook gives you the strategies to prepare, stand out, and follow up with impact. Get your copy today.Sponsor for this episodePGE Consulting Group LLC empowers individuals and organizations to lead with purpose, presence, and impact. Specializing in leadership development and personal branding, we offer keynotes, custom programming, consulting, and strategic advising—all designed to elevate influence and performance at every level.Founded and led by Paula Edgar, our work centers on practical strategies that enhance professional development, strengthen workplace culture, and drive meaningful, measurable change.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.We're starting off 2026 with a bang with my New Year's Intention and Goal Setting session on January 3rd, and then my new three-part series, LinkedIn Strategy for Lawyers: Build a Brand that Works for You, running January through March. Reserve your seat at paulaedgar.com/events.

It's Jimmy IV‘s 59th birthday… it's a new year… and for the first time ever, we're opening up the SexyCoolLounge Mail-Bag.

Jerry's back with Jaxson Dart getting candid about his future with the Giants despite a rough rookie season, and Lamar Jackson fires back at critics who say he "quit" on the Ravens. Aaron Rodgers reflects on his move to Pittsburgh and his future beyond this season.

This time, a masterclass in business from five of the greatest business minds to ever operate. Join Jeannette through a whistle-stop tour of knowledge and insights from special guests, Daniel Priestley, Rob Moore, Fiona Jeffrey OBE, Shame Jameson and Allan Kleynhans, as they encourage you to close the year with clarity and courage, setting the stage for a bold and impactful future  You'll learn how: Engaging in public speaking, even in structured environments like Toastmasters, can significantly boost confidence and personal development.  Overcoming the fear of speaking can lead to improvements in various aspects of life, including relationships and business. When addressing an audience, it's important to remember that each person is experiencing the presentation as an individual.  Shifting the perspective from speaking to a group to connecting with individuals can alleviate anxiety and enhance the overall experience. The ability to generate interest and leads is fundamental to business success Entrepreneurship can put significant pressure on personal relationships.  Understanding that business challenges can affect both professional and personal lives is essential for maintaining healthy connections. Acknowledging one's own limitations and surrounding oneself with people who possess complementary skills is vital for effective leadership This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

In this New Year's episode of '⁠Pushing Forward with Alycia⁠,' ⁠Alycia Anderson⁠ and ⁠Marty Anderson⁠ reflect on their journey through 2025, highlighting challenges, successes, and personal achievements. They discuss the importance of intention, community, and resilience as they look forward to 2026. Key topics include the development of ⁠the 'Own It' speech⁠, their vision for growing their podcast and business, and the importance of nurturing relationships and staying hopeful. They also share personal milestone moments and set intentions for a year filled with growth, freedom, and impactful work. The episode concludes with messages of gratitude, a call to embrace the future with open hearts, and a commitment to supporting their community. Key Themes Shaping the New Year

Press play on this Best of Be Still and Be Loved, and let Alisa guide you through a time of rest and gentle scripture meditation—it's the perfect way to begin this last week of 2025 and enter into the New Year rested and filled up. Today is an invitation to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn how to rest like David, where rest is the weapon that makes our enemies a footstool. Anchor Verses: Psalm 110:1 What to Expect in This Episode: A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God's presence Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental, emotional, physical) and release it Reflective reading and meditation on Psalm 110:1 Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

Rather than offering a single answer or a definitive position, the programme unfolds as a carefully curated sequence of voices, each reflecting a lived experience that sits at the edge of what we understand. The structure is simple and deliberate. A series of interview clips, drawn from different lives and circumstances, are placed side by side, allowing patterns, tensions, and moments of resonance to emerge naturally.Throughout the episode, the host's presence is calm and unassuming. His interjections are sparse, thoughtful, and gently probing, offering space rather than direction. He treats each account with the same careful attention, neither affirming nor dismissing what is heard. This measured approach invites listeners to sit with uncertainty, to notice their own reactions, and to reflect on why such stories continue to move us.Taken together, the voices in this episode do not form an argument so much as a conversation across experiences. They ask what consciousness might be, how deeply it is tied to the body, and why encounters with death so often seem to reshape how people live. Beneath every clip runs a quieter thread: the human need to make sense of loss, to find continuity, and to feel that our lives are part of something larger than a single ending.This is an episode best approached without expectation, listened to slowly and with an open mind. It offers no answers, only the chance to reflect, to wonder, and perhaps to recognise something of your own questions in the voices of others. https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why "Trying Harder" Is Failing Christian Parents Most Christian parents try harder, pray more, and research all the tips...yet still feel exhausted, reactive, or stuck. In this episode, Diana Bigham explains why effort alone doesn't create lasting peace in your home and what does. You'll discover the difference between information and capacity, why seeking relief doesn't equal transformation, and what it really looks like to lead with steadiness instead of stress. Listen to this episode if you want: Parenting insights that actually change your responses Practical understanding of what builds capacity over guilt A healthier way to lead your family without burnout Reflective question: Who am I becoming as a parent in the everyday moments of stress and pressure? Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Why effort isn't producing peace 01:30 – The hidden pressure Christian parents carry 03:15 – Real-life parenting moments: good intentions, familiar reactions 05:20 – Why exhaustion isn't a spiritual badge of honor 07:10 – Why advice creates agreement but not change 09:00 – Observer parents vs practitioner parents 11:10 – What children actually respond to in us 12:45 – A question every parent needs to ask 14:00 – Invitation to Pioneer Parent + closing thoughts Key Takeaway Trying harder isn't the problem... it's that effort alone can't build the capacity needed to lead with peace, clarity, and steadiness. Ready to Go Deeper? Join the free 3-day experience The Pioneer Parent Challenge January 14th–16th where you'll learn how to build real capacity in your parenting: https://www.dianabigham.com/pioneerparent

Press play on this Best of Be Still and Be Loved, and let Alisa guide you through a time of rest and gentle scripture meditation—it's the perfect way to begin this last week of 2025 and enter into the New Year rested and filled up. Today is an invitation to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn how to rest like David, where rest is the weapon that makes our enemies a footstool. Anchor Verses: Psalm 110:1 What to Expect in This Episode: A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God's presence Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental, emotional, physical) and release it Reflective reading and meditation on Psalm 110:1 Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

In this episode, the hosts reflect on their holiday experiences, discuss personal updates, and navigate the challenges of family life during the festive season. They share insights on fashion, beauty, and gift preferences, while also touching on parenting dynamics and aspirations for the new year. The conversation is light-hearted and relatable, filled with humor and genuine moments.Keywordsholiday reflections, family challenges, fashion, beauty, gift preferences, parenting, life changes, aspirations, new year goals

Gemma returns four years after being our very first guest, and so much has changed. With Joel and Brayden, they explore her journey from anxious early twenties to finding contentment and joy.When Gemma first appeared in 2020, she was living at home during COVID, working casually, and navigating youth ministry. Now she's married, teaching full-time, and stepped away from youth leadership to join Late Night. But the real transformation is internal.Gemma shares about deleting social media from her phone and discovering she's happier without it. She reflects on resilience, not as being fazed by hard things, but as depending on God through difficulty. The conversation covers modelling healthy phone habits for students, the heartbreak of identity shifts when leaving youth ministry, and learning to find joy in seasons rather than rushing to the next milestone.They also discuss teaching at a Christian school, trusting God through changes, contentment versus happiness, and fixing our eyes on Jesus when life is good and when it's not.

It's that time of year when everything feels like a whirlwind - wrapping up business, closing final sales, and creating holiday magic for the whole family. If you're heading into 2026 feeling a little disheveled and disorganized, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 11 powerful reflection prompts to help you honour your wins from 2025, release what didn't serve you, and set clear intentions for the year ahead. These aren't just fluffy journaling questions - they're strategic prompts that will help you identify your biggest business goals, the support you need to achieve them, and the specific copy and marketing assets you'll need to make 2026 your most successful year yet. Grab your favourite journal and a cozy spot, and let's create some clarity for the year ahead.Text me a question or comment! ------ Elevate your messaging, offers and sales inside Pivot to Premium - a 4-month incubator for women-led businesses.Enroll now: www.kimkiel.com/pivot

Audio Nuggets is back in the cypher! 2025's anchor episode, True Narratives: A Reflective Reveal, is both a pause and a pulse. Corey is here — solo — with our beloved community, reflecting on the last year we've lived together. The gold. The gifts. The love. The bravery. The glue we keep building. This episode is gratitude in motion — for every comrade who showed up, stayed close, told the truth, and kept choosing relationship. We are here because of you.And now — we turn toward what's next. 2026 is calling, and True Narratives is the road we're taking to get there. This episode names the plan, the stretch, and the invitation: now is the time to get activated. We're going BIG because the moment demands it. We're going deep because the people matter. True Narratives isn't just a project — it's a collective move toward liberation. If you've been waiting for your cue, this is it! This show is part of the SafeCamp Audio podcast network. Learn more at SafeCampAudio.org.

Welcome to Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can't not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and '30s. Can you guess the subject of this photograph? It was taken around 1945 and is the mirror of the 200 Inch Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory being ground and polished. At the time it was the world’s largest telescope. You’ll learn some interesting facts about the telescope and the mirror in the fourth segment of this week’s show and hear some “reflective” records. In other segments, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Stella Unger and Abe Olman. We’ll also have a bovine segment, and hear more from and about Grandpa Bob Effros. There's lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Stella Unger I’m All Dressed Up With A Broken Heart – Ted Lewis and His Band / Ted Lewis, v.Don’t Cry, Baby – Bessie Smith / James P. Johnson, p.When The Rain Comes Rolling Down – Jack Hylton AHO / Sam Browne, v. Segment 2: Abe Olan Ev’rything You Do – Barney Rapp AHOIf You’ve Got A Little Bit, Hang On To It – Arthur CollinsOh! Susie Behave – Irving Kaufman Segment 3: A Bovine Segment Red Cow – Jack Payne AHO / Jack Payne, v.Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow – J. W. MyersThrow The Old Cow Over The Fence – Dr. Humphrey Bate and His Possum Hunters Segment 4: Palomar Observatory – Hale Telescope Daily Mirror Front Page – Ernest ShandReflections Of You – Sonny Clapp and His Band O’ Sunshine / George Marks, v.Reflections In The Water – Green Brothers Novelty Band / Harold Van Emburgh, v. Segment 5: Grandpa Bob Effros Sing A Little Jingle – Boswell SistersSmile, Darn Ya, Smile – Ben Selvin AHO / The Sunshine Boys, v.He’s A Big, Big Man From The South (With A Big Cigar In His Mouth – Six Jumping Jacks / Tom Stacks, v. The post A “Reflective” Edition of RRR # 1,327 Dec. 21, 2025 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

What might become possible if you gave yourself space to pause, reflect, and listen this Christmas? This episode feels like a quiet exhale at the end of a full year. As we sat together, we wanted to offer something gentle, playful, and meaningful. Something that could be shared around a Christmas table, or held privately in moments of stillness during the festive period. We recorded this episode with the intention of creating connection. Connection with ourselves, with the people we love, and with the parts of us that have carried a lot this year. Rather than small talk, we wanted to invite deeper conversation and reflection. The kind that nourishes rather than drains. Throughout the episode, we read out eight Christmas inspired coaching questions. Each one is designed to open up reflection around rest, gratitude, celebration, self awareness, and letting go. As we shared the questions, we noticed how they landed in our own bodies. Some felt soothing. Others felt stretching. A few made us pause because we did not immediately know the answer, which often tells us there is something important waiting there. We also held in mind that Christmas can be complex. Not everyone experiences it as joyful or full of people. These questions are offered with compassion, whether you are surrounded by family, working through the festive period, or spending time quietly on your own. Coaching questions can be powerful companions, especially when the rest of the world slows down. This episode is shorter by design. It is not about teaching or fixing. It is about offering reflective prompts you can return to, share, or sit with over the holiday season and beyond.   Coaching Questions and Reflections 1. What part of you deserves to rest and be replenished this holiday season? This question invites permission. Permission to notice where you are tired and to honour that need for rest without guilt. It encourages listening to your body, emotions, or energy rather than pushing through. 2. If you could wrap up this year as a gift, what would be inside? A playful question that opens reflection on what the year has truly held for you. Lessons, moments, relationships, challenges, or growth may all feature, often alongside a sense of meaning that only becomes clear in hindsight. 3. Whose light has helped guide you this year, and how might you thank them? This question centres gratitude and relational awareness. It often leads to naming people who have made a difference, sometimes those sitting in the same room, and recognising that being seen and acknowledged can be a profound gift. 4. Imagine you are at Christmas next year. What are you celebrating, and why? An invitation to look forward with intention. This question shifts focus from only big achievements to the quieter milestones such as calmer relationships, self connection, or emotional resilience. 5. What truth about yourself have you quietly met this year, and how will you honour it going forwards? One of the deeper questions. It encourages honesty and self respect, particularly around insights you may have noticed but not yet fully acknowledged or acted upon. 6. If you could hear the quiet wisdom of your future self this Christmas, what would they thank you for doing now? This question draws on future focused reflection. It helps surface choices, boundaries, or actions that your future self may already be grateful for. 7. If you could gift somebody a belief or mindset shift this Christmas, what would that gift be? Rooted in compassion, this question explores how we see others, often revealing care, understanding, and a wish for people to be kinder to themselves. 8. If you could leave something under the tree or send something back this year, what would it be? A powerful letting go question. It invites reflection on beliefs, habits, or emotional weight that no longer needs to be carried into the year ahead.   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and setting the intention for Christmas reflection 00:30 Why meaningful conversation matters at this time of year 01:00 Question one on rest and replenishment 01:19 Question two on wrapping up the year as a gift 01:52 Question three on gratitude and guiding lights 02:22 Question four on celebrating next Christmas 03:28 Question five on meeting personal truths 05:17 Question six on future self wisdom 05:57 Question seven on gifting a mindset 07:40 Question eight on letting go and leaving things behind 08:10 Closing reflections and festive gratitude   Links and Resources: www.igcompany.com/ilmcall www.mycoachingcourse.com    Keywords: Christmas coaching questions, Reflective coaching, End of year reflection, Coaching for self-awareness, Emotional coaching, Personal growth reflection, Festive reflection questions, Coaching conversation starters, Mindful Christmas, Life coaching podcast,

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Putin has agreed to it, [DS] is fighting it. Trump’s message is clear, we are taking back the country and in the end the D’s and the [DS] will cease to exist. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Tren De Aragua Members and Leaders Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar ATM Jackpotting Scheme  December 18, 2025 – United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that a federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska has returned two indictments charging 54 individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as “ATM jackpotting.” An indictment returned on December 9, 2025, charges 22 defendants with offenses corresponding to their role in the conspiracy, including conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to commit bank burglary and fraud and related activity in connection with computers, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The indictment also alleges that Tren de Aragua (“TdA”) has used jackpotting to steal millions of dollars in the United States and then transferred the proceeds among its members and associates to conceal the illegally obtained cash.   Source: .justice.gov  https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/2001781948465746206?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2001993417291960468?s=20   Political/Rights Soros DA Ignores ICE Detainer, Releases El Salvadorian Illegal Who Allegedly Commits Murder the Next Day  Marvin Morales-Ortez, 23, an illegal from El Salvador, was released from custody after the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, led by Soros-backed Attorney Steve Descano, dropped a case against him for charges of allegedly brandishing a gun and assaulting and injuring someone. Fox News' Bill Melugin notes he was released back onto the streets after an ICE detainer was ignored. The next day, it is alleged he is responsible for the murder of a man found dead in a home in Reston, Va., according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Before the latest incident, Morales-Ortez already had a lengthy criminal record. WJLA News reports, “court records indicate that since 2020, Morales-Ortez had been charged with at least seven crimes in Fairfax County.” Per WJLA: Source: thegatewaypundit.com BREAKING: Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Found GUILTY of Obstruction For Helping Illegal Alien Evade ICE Agents – Faces 5 Years in Prison Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan on  evening was found guilty of obstruction for helping an illegal alien evade ICE agents. Dugan was acquitted of count 1 – the misdemeanor but she was found guilty on count 2 – the felony obstruction. She is facing five years in prison. AP reported: Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2001976516876681590?s=20 https://twitter.com/Brooketaylortv/status/2001867929940574469?s=20   help crack this case since there was no clear image of the shooter entering the building. The suspected shooter was found dead six days after he opened fire at Brown University and killed two students and critically wounded nine. The shooter has been identified as 48-year-old Claudio Neves-Valente. He was a Brown University student and a Portuguese national. https://twitter.com/JohnDePetroshow/status/2002000197124075699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2002000197124075699%7Ctwgr%5E4fa4b47b64971deb3c6bff71f8f137f50b1c8efc%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Frevealed-here-is-how-homeless-man-blew-brown%2F https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2001937671115923906?s=20   TARGETED https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2001808961906016366?s=20 https://twitter.com/AutismCapital/status/2001865134214647920?s=20  the apartment building in Brookline, Massachusetts, where MIT professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro lived and was fatally shot has security cameras. Surveillance footage from the building was used in the investigation, including video showing the suspect entering the premises   authorities have not publicly released the security camera footage from the Brookline apartment building where MIT professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro was shot.   https://twitter.com/ColonelTowner/status/2001995157093200088?s=20   his actual storage unit never gets unlocked, and he's found dead in the one next door. I noticed last night that the DOJ AAG was very careful to say he was found dead. Then the following news reports all said he committed suicide. Those are not the same thing. Someone needs to ask about the possibility of him being murdered after his mission was completed. Keep your eyes and ears open No Leads, No Leads, No Leads finally a lead from a homeless man and reddit So the shooter lived in Miami, flew to Providence, waited for Ella, knew her schedule, then drove to Massachusetts, to shoot the professor that he knew in Portugal, then drove back to his storage unit that was in New Hampshire  . He had a foreign phone that couldn’t be pinged and tracked.  So what was the motive https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2001878709385728416?s=20   including the NYC ISIS truck ramming terrorist. Our ENTIRE immigration system needs to be SCRAPPED and REBUILT at this point. ENOUGH! https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2001724267906691531?s=20   Texas and Arizona. Total spending on border construction: $8 billion so far. The full plan: 1,418 miles of “Primary Smart Wall,” 536 miles of waterborne barriers, and 708 miles of secondary barriers. Funded through Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed in July – $46.5 billion allocated specifically for border wall completion through 2029. The “Smart Wall” isn’t just rebranded concrete. It’s steel bollards combined with patrol roads, cameras, lighting, advanced detection sensors, and in some locations waterborne or secondary barriers. CBP calls it an integrated border security system – not just a physical barrier but surveillance infrastructure covering gaps where terrain makes construction impractical. Here’s the funding story: Biden canceled wall contracts when he took office in 2021. The appropriated money – FY2021 funds – never expired. Trump returned in January 2025 and immediately restarted construction using those leftover billions. Then Congress passed his budget package allocating $46.5 billion more for multi-year construction. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem issued nine waivers since October to fast-track construction by bypassing environmental review requirements. The contracts are moving – $4.5 billion awarded in September, $3.3 billion now, with more queued through 2029. The system includes 536 miles where physical barriers won’t be built due to terrain – those sections get detection technology instead. Another 549 miles will add tech to barriers Biden left incomplete. Trump built 455 miles in his first term, mostly replacing existing fencing. This time the scale is bigger and the tech integration is real. Whether it achieves the enforcement outcomes CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott is promising remains to be seen, but the construction is happening and the funding is locked in.  https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2001837612487840164?s=20 Import IsIamists. Disarm Australians. What could possibly go wrong? https://twitter.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/2001745373052936625?s=20 https://twitter.com/ShadowofEzra/status/2001719516422676556?s=20 DOGE Geopolitical Tren De Aragua Members and Leaders Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar ATM Jackpotting Scheme  December 18, 2025 – United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that a federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska has returned two indictments charging 54 individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as “ATM jackpotting.” An indictment returned on December 9, 2025, charges 22 defendants with offenses corresponding to their role in the conspiracy, including conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to commit bank burglary and fraud and related activity in connection with computers, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The indictment also alleges that Tren de Aragua (“TdA”) has used jackpotting to steal millions of dollars in the United States and then transferred the proceeds among its members and associates to conceal the illegally obtained cash. One of the individuals named in the Indictment is Jimena Romina Araya Navarro, an alleged Tren De Aragua leader and Venezuelan entertainer who was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).  OFAC's press release alleged that Araya Navarro reportedly helped the notorious head of TdA, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores (a.k.a. “Niño Guerrero”) escape from the Tocorón prison in Venezuela in 2012, and others in this network have laundered money for TdA leaders.  Jimena Romina Araya Navarro was indicted by the grand jury for the District of Nebraska for material support to Tren De Aragua for factual allegations stemming from TdA's nationwide ATM jackpotting scheme that included burglaries of many ATMs located in Nebraska. Jimena Romina Araya Navarro has been publicly photographed at parties and social events with the alleged head of TdA Nino Guerrero. Source: .justice.gov  https://twitter.com/BasilTheGreat/status/2001917147963101255?s=20 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2002018167611408489?s=20 Foreign Office has been hacked – ministers ‘fairly confident’ individual data not at risk Foreign Office data has been compromised by hackers, a minister has confirmed to Sky News, but he said the government is “fairly confident” that no individual data has been accessed. Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant told Sky’s Mornings with Jones and Melbourne that the government first became aware of the hack in October, and was now “on top of it”. Sky News understands that the data stolen was on systems operated on the Home Office’s behalf by the Foreign Office, which detected the breach. The Sun reported last night that a Chinese groups of hackers known as Storm 1949 targeted Foreign Office servers and had accessed information relating to visa details, with “thousands” of confidential documents and data stolen. But the minister told Sky News that it is “not entirely clear” who is responsible for the hack, and he could share “remarkably little detail”. Source: skynews.com Denmark blames Russia for destructive cyberattack on water utility Danish intelligence officials blamed Russia for orchestrating cyberattacks against Denmark’s critical infrastructure, as part of Moscow’s hybrid attacks against Western nations. In a Thursday statement, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) identified two groups operating on behalf of the Russian state: Z-Pentest, linked to the destructive water-utility attack, and NoName057(16), flagged as responsible for the DDoS assaults ahead of November’s local elections in Denmark before the 2025 elections. Source: bleepingnews.com War/Peace https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/2001727675950383572?s=20 https://twitter.com/MyLordBebo/status/2001987088586354804?s=20 https://twitter.com/MyLordBebo/status/2001987615856476213?s=20 https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2001804678045274293?s=20   holding Russia financially accountable for the destruction. Zelensky: “Basically, as of today, now Ukraine must close this problem and have the money, that’s number one. About the prospects, the most right form is reparation loan, so that we all understand, so that Russia understands that it’s guilty and that it will have to pay reparations.” This push ties into the crunch EU summit over a $105B package funded partly by profits from frozen Russian assets, even as legal concerns and U.S. warnings hover. Zelensky says it's moral, fair, and the pressure tool needed to make Putin back down. https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/2001953679491109013?s=20 https://twitter.com/aleksbrz11/status/2001656372220301547?s=20 https://twitter.com/philippilk/status/2001918505957134742?s=20 https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2001973600405049683?s=20 ”  some offers and they invited us to certain compromises.’ And with that in Anchorage, back in Anchorage, I said that this would be difficult decisions for us. But we agree to the compromises that are being proposed to us. So it’s incorrect to say that we are refusing something.””So that’s completely incorrect. So the ball is totally on the side of our Western opponents, of the head of the Kiev regime and its European sponsors. https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2001773196727713853?s=20   other EU countries rattling their sabers and demanding that their native populations gear up to fight Russia in a war that would rival WWI in terms of exterminating a generation of young European men, is it possible that this is part of a New World Order scheme to eliminate native Europeans in favor of their migrant replacements? After all, that would be the ultimate expression of the guilt-ridden, cultural suicide Western Europe has been hellbent on achieving for the past thirty years. Conspiracy theory? YES. Reflective of current sentiments? YES. Take it for what it is worth. Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2001457867614798265?s=20 [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/GuntherEagleman/status/2001766583757394263?s=20 https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/2001871246141567421?s=20 Trump HUD Hunts Down Fraud in Colorado: 221 Dead People Were Getting Housing  That’s right. 221 dead people, out of almost 3,000 people in Colorado who were improperly receiving benefits from HUD. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is investigating whether Colorado providers helped nearly 3,000 people swindle taxpayer money from Uncle Sam, The Post has learned. The investigation comes after an internal HUD audit found that benefits were granted to 221 dead people, while another 87 were otherwise ineligible. The department also said that another 2,519 beneficiaries will need to undergo additional verification. Here’s the question: Were these just mistakes, the results of bad record-keeping, or deliberate fraud? Not that either is exactly a comfortable finding; when the answer is either criminality or gross incompetence, the taxpayers take a bath either way. And HUD is calling this apparent fraud. Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2002067526977720452?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2002054582202200131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2002054582202200131%7Ctwgr%5E9511fa92be723c1b11f9bd872529227569dc1dd9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fsecretary-state-rubio-confirms-ending-ngo-foreign-aid%2F President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2001794199046287594?s=20  the American people. These will be changes that you may not have read about in the media over this last year – but they're just as important for the new FBI. December 18: The FBI reporting structure. When Deputy Bongino and I arrived, FBI leadership was constructed to have all 50+ field offices report to one office in Washington D.C. This created inefficiencies and bureaucracy through no fault of the agents working hard in the field. When we got here, we sent personnel out to the field and then broke down the reporting structure giving a team of Operations Directors regional authority over each office. This allowed us to much more effectively manage each field office and get them the resources they need to do the job and protect the American people. The results speak for themselves: 100% increase in violent crime arrests, 35% increase in espionage arrests, 31% increase in fentanyl seizures, 500% increase in NVE arrests, and more. Making FBI leadership more responsive to the field allowed for the field to be more responsive to the American people – who we work for. https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/2001754813034533328?s=20 https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2001699622553592254?s=20 https://twitter.com/Peoples_Pundit/status/2001817750952440044?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2001837345113542864?s=20 https://twitter.com/KariLake/status/2001723271771726246?s=20  the center is not officially renamed solely based on the board’s vote. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was established and named by an act of Congress (Public Law 88-260 in 1964, codified in 20 U.S.C. § 76h et seq.), making its official name part of federal statute. While the Board of Trustees can vote to recommend or propose a name change—as they did unanimously on December 18, 2025, to add “Trump” to the name—the actual renaming requires legislative action to amend the law.The Process: Board Proposal: The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees (which includes presidential appointees, congressional ex officio members, and others) can discuss and vote on a proposed name change. In this case, the Trump-appointed board voted to rename it the “Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts,” citing Trump’s contributions to renovations and fundraising. Congressional Legislation: To make the change official, Congress must pass a bill amending the relevant statutes. For example: Legislation has already been introduced in the House by Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.) to codify the rename. The bill would need to pass both the House and Senate, then be signed into law by the President (or overridden if vetoed). Potential Challenges and Approval: Ex officio board members (e.g., congressional Democrats like Rep. Joyce Beatty, Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Leader Hakeem Jeffries) have stated that federal law prohibits name changes without congressional action, calling the board’s move unauthorized or illegal. reuters.com They dispute the “unanimous” vote claim, noting some were muted or unable to oppose. Kennedy family members, such as grandnephew Joe Kennedy, have opposed it, arguing the board lacks authority. reuters.com If passed, the change could face legal challenges, but congressional approval would make it binding. Until Congress acts, the center retains its current name, though the White House has begun referring to it as the “Trump-Kennedy Center” in announcements.  https://twitter.com/OpenSourceZone/status/2001373638654841181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2001373638654841181%7Ctwgr%5E686532e3ba9f23547c3b85b453c29e8ca105954e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbobhoge%2F2025%2F12%2F18%2Fschizophrenia-dem-approval-rating-falls-off-a-cliff-but-voters-still-want-them-to-retake-the-house-n2197259 Trump announces ‘Patriot Games,' with 2 high school athletes from each state President Trump   announced plans for a “Patriot Games” next year that will pit top high school athletes from across the country against one another as part of a series of events to mark 250 years since the nation's founding. Trump announced the launch of Freedom 250, an organization that will lead the administration's efforts to celebrate the country's 250th birthday in 2026. One of the events that will be featured as part of the festivities will be what Trump called the “first-ever Patriot Games, an unprecedented four-day athletic event featuring the greatest high school athletes — one young man and one young woman from each state and territory.” The event is slated for next fall. Source: thehill.com https://twitter.com/BehizyTweets/status/2001758550067155179?s=20 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

In the 2nd hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Anthony Herron listen & react to former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz who reflected on how he could've helped his quarterback Jay Cutler more.

As this year draws to a close, this final episode of Quietly Visible is an invitation to pause, reflect, and look ahead with intention rather than pressure.I share some personal reflections on the year that's been — including goals I didn't complete, lessons I've taken from that, and how revisiting purpose can reignite motivation. We explore why some goals stick while others fall away, and what makes change more sustainable, particularly for reflective, thoughtful people.Drawing on coaching psychology and lived experience, I talk about:✔️ The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation✔️ Why values-aligned goals are easier to sustain✔️ The importance of having a meaningful “why”✔️ Accountability, self-compassion, and realistic goal-setting✔️ How to respond when life disrupts even the best intentionsThis is not about pushing harder or doing more. It's about choosing goals that matter, letting go of unnecessary self-criticism, and approaching the year ahead in a way that feels grounded and human.If you're ending the year feeling reflective, unfinished, or quietly hopeful about what's next, this episode is for you.Thank you for listening, and I'll see you in 2026.Take the Confidence, Influence, and Impact Assessment at https://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment/

This episode isn't the usual interview but a little gift of a few minutes to pause and reflect on your PhD journey. In this episode, I invite you to: Let go of the kind of PhD reflection that focuses on lack, productivity metrics, and/or self-criticism Explore reflection as a foundational practice for the development of the PhD I share three questions, designed to support you wherever you are in your research What did this year ask of you? Where did your curiosity show up? What kind of relationship do you want with your research in the coming months? This episode may be particularly useful if you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck or even bored with your PhD! If you'd like to take this further you're very welcome to join the 2026 PhD Life Raft Plan-a-thon, running 5th–9th January. This five-day programme offers: Daily live sessions (8–9am GMT) with replays Guided meditations Reflective prompts and a workbook Community hub It's designed to help you reflect, reset, and plan in a calm, supportive, and neuroinclusive way.   You can find full details and registration here: https://emmab.kartra.com/page/plan-a-thon Wishing you the very best of the season!  See you in 2026!   Emma x

“Trying to change that perception has been the most challenging thing post career…It was K-Mart the player and Kenyon the person. I didn't let a lot of people know Kenyon the person.” Kenyon Martin Sr The former NBA All-Star, No. 1 overall pick, and one of the most relentless competitors of his era, Kenyon Martin Sr. sits down with The Pivot Podcast for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about basketball, family, and the evolution of manhood. From his rise out of Dallas to leading the New Jersey Nets to back-to-back NBA Finals, Kenyon reflects on the edge and intensity that defined his playing career—and how that same fire often shaped how he was perceived. Now, with greater perspective, he opens up about the difference between being seen as a player versus being understood as a man. He opens up about the power of his voice now, how he strives to speak from experience and how his biggest post-career challenge is being able to show the world the difference from K-Mart the player vs Kenyon the person.... The conversation takes on new depth as Kenyon discusses watching his son, Kenyon Martin Jr., carve out his own NBA journey. He speaks candidly about fatherhood, pride, restraint, and the responsibility of letting your child become their own person while still standing firm in loyalty and protection as a parent. Beyond the game, Kenyon shares lessons on accountability, family-first values, standing on principle, and how growth sometimes requires rewriting narratives—both public and personal. This episode is about legacy, love, and learning when to pivot without losing who you are.

Bondi Reflection Ask Alex | Fake Laughs LINKS If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our DMs @matt.and.alex at https://bit.ly/mattandalex-ig CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Producer: Bronwyn Dojcsak Sound Design: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

astro inklings-The podcast episode discusses the astrological forecast for Pisces in December 2025, focusing on themes of emotional clarity, spiritual connection, and trusting one's inner voice. Key astrological events include Neptune Direct and Mercury Trine Neptune, which influence creativity and communication. The episode emphasizes patience, reflection, and the importance of rest as the solstice approaches.KeywordsPisces, astrology, December 2025, Neptune Direct, Mercury Trine Neptune, emotional clarity, spiritual connection, inner voice, solsticeTakeawaysEmbrace emotional clarity and spiritual connection this December.Trust your inner voice, especially in public life and long-term goals.Neptune Direct brings steadier intuition and clearer emotional boundaries.Mercury Trine Neptune enhances creativity and communication.Patience is key as Mars squares Neptune, urging reflection over action.The solstice marks a time for rest and introspection.Pisces should focus on building inner structure and letting go of the need to be right.Reflective energy transitions to action as the solstice approaches.Emotional balance is crucial, especially in travel and communication.The podcast emphasizes the importance of non-reactive communication and meditation.Title OptionsPisces in December: Navigating Neptune's InfluenceAstrological Insights: Pisces and the December SolsticeEmotional Clarity and Spiritual Connection for PiscesDecember 2025: A Piscean Journey Through the StarsTrusting Your Inner Voice: Pisces Forecast for DecemberNeptune's Direct Path: Clarity for PiscesMars and Neptune: Balancing Action and ReflectionThe Solstice Shift: Pisces in December 2025Building Inner Structure: A Piscean GuidePatience and Reflection: December's Astrological ThemesSound bitesEmbrace emotional clarityTrust your inner voiceNeptune Direct brings clarityCreativity and communication thrivePatience over pressureRest is not lazinessBuild inner structureReflective energy shiftsEmotional balance is keyNon-reactive communicationChapters00:00:00 Introduction to December's Astrological Themes00:03:11 Neptune Direct and Emotional Clarity00:04:10 Mercury Trine Neptune: Creativity and Communication00:05:09 Mars Square Neptune: Patience and Reflection00:06:08 The Solstice and Inner StructureSocial Media Hooks

Unexpected demands, curveballs, and complexity can show up in our year whether we plan for them or not. Life rarely follows neat outlines, even when we begin with vision boards and bold declarations about growth, visibility, or reset.In this episode of Branding Room Only, Paula Edgar explores the space between the year you thought you'd have and the year you actually lived—and why that gap matters to your personal brand. This episode introduces a personal branding reset grounded in alignment, clarity, and grace, guiding listeners to reflect on what to keep, what to cut, and what needs to evolve before planning what comes next.00:57 – What the difference between the year you planned vs. the year you lived tells you2:33 – Three keys to your personal brand reset3:20 – Reflective questions for what to keep4:17 – Reflective questions for what to cut out5:29 – Reflection on what needs to change6:15 – The impact of planning from a place of honesty instead of pressureMentioned In Before You Plan: How Reflecting on the Year You Lived Can Transform How You Show Up NextPGE January Free Webinar -  2026 Annual Intention and Goal Setting WebinarCurated Resources from PaulaPersonal Branding Strategy SessionsSubscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTubeCall to ActionFollow & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Want more ways to grow your personal brand? Make sure you're signed up for my upcoming webinars and workshops.Conferences are an investment—make sure you maximize yours. My Engage Your Hustle™ Conference Playbook gives you the strategies to prepare, stand out, and follow up with impact. Get your copy today.Sponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC empowers individuals and organizations to lead with purpose, presence, and impact. Specializing in leadership development and personal branding, we offer keynotes, custom programming, consulting, and strategic advising—all designed to elevate influence and performance at every level.Founded and led by Paula Edgar, our work centers on practical strategies that enhance professional development, strengthen workplace culture, and drive meaningful, measurable change.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.Too many talented professionals waste time and money at conferences. They show up, they network randomly, and then they go home with a tote bag full of business cards that never go anywhere. Paula's Playbook: Engage Your Hustle - Conference Edition fixes that.Head to paulaedgar.com/digital-products to get yours.Don't just attend, activate.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3222: Laura Stack explains how true focus demands more than willpower, it requires reflective thinking, the metacognitive skill of analyzing your thoughts to improve productivity and decision-making. By regularly stepping back to evaluate systems and habits, professionals can streamline their work, limit distractions, and sharpen their ability to act decisively under pressure. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/07/focus-and-the-role-of-reflective-thinking/ Quotes to ponder: "No matter how hard you work, if you can't maintain a tight focus on the key activities that directly affect your organization's success, you'll never perform up to par." "Long-term success requires you to occasionally step back and look at the big picture so you can then hone in on the 'problem children' in your workflow." "Reflective thinking represents a process of learning from experience." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3222: Laura Stack explains how true focus demands more than willpower, it requires reflective thinking, the metacognitive skill of analyzing your thoughts to improve productivity and decision-making. By regularly stepping back to evaluate systems and habits, professionals can streamline their work, limit distractions, and sharpen their ability to act decisively under pressure. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/07/focus-and-the-role-of-reflective-thinking/ Quotes to ponder: "No matter how hard you work, if you can't maintain a tight focus on the key activities that directly affect your organization's success, you'll never perform up to par." "Long-term success requires you to occasionally step back and look at the big picture so you can then hone in on the 'problem children' in your workflow." "Reflective thinking represents a process of learning from experience." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by DigiCoachMake walkthroughs meaningful. Simplify your coaching culture. Visit digiCOACH.com and mention Darrin for special partner pricing.For this milestone episode, the script gets flipped. Longtime friends and frequent guests Todd Bloomer and Dominic Armano take over the show and interview host Dr. Darrin Peppard about the lessons he's learned from 250 episodes and a lifetime in school leadership.They dig into leadership clarity, time management, burnout, support systems, and why relationships will always matter more than perfect paperwork. You'll hear practical advice for current principals, assistant principals, and aspiring leaders who are wondering, “Am I in the right seat?” or “Am I ready for the next step?”In this episode, we explore:Reaching 250 episodesWhat Darrin has learned from starting the podcast in 2022 and pushing past the “most podcasts die by episode 10” barrier.How consistency, clarity, and curiosity have shaped the show.Coaching, walkthroughs, and making feedback part of the jobWhy leaders must get crystal clear on what they care about and what they're looking for in every classroom.How to shift from “gotcha” feedback to curious, growth-focused conversations with teachers.For principals who haven't been in classrooms enoughUsing the Eisenhower Matrix to separate what's truly important from what just feels urgent.A simple exercise with sticky notes to analyze where your time really went this semester.How to build systems and delegation so you can focus on instruction and culture.Support systems & avoiding burnout as a leaderThe critical role of a great secretary/admin assistant in protecting your time and priorities.Why every leader needs people outside their building—coaches, mentors, colleagues—to call when things get heavy.The power of a trusted circle at home and how podcasts can be “free PD” that keeps you growing.For assistant principals who are struggling or ready for moreWhat to do when you're coming home thinking, “Did I make a mistake?”Reflective questions Darrin uses with leaders:What have you learned about yourself as a leader?What's actually going well (even if it doesn't feel like it)?How to think about your trajectory if you're ready for the next role.If Darrin could wave a magic wand…The one administrative task he'd eliminate: the bureaucracy of evaluation.What evaluation could look like if it was purely about coaching, growth, and support rather than compliance.Advice for new principals starting mid-yearWhy your first job isn't to “fix” everything—it's to build relationships and listen.How to learn the subculture of your new school community before making big moves.Seeing the rest of the year as your “learning runway” before truly leading in year one.The teacher Darrin would rather mentorGiven the choice, why he'll always choose the relationship-rich but disorganized teacher over the hyper-organized teacher who struggles to connect with kids.How systems can be taught, but genuine connection with students is much harder to create from scratch.How Darrin is leaning into leadership right nowHis commitment to finding every possible...

Have you ever paused to consider where you truly are in your growth as a coach and what your current stage of development reveals about the way you show up for your clients? In this episode, we walk through the evolving arc of our professional identity and the way our presence deepens as we move from doing coaching to being a coach. It is a journey rich with curiosity, discomfort, insight, and ultimately, transformation. During the conversation, we unpack the three broad stages of coach maturity. We explore the ways we develop from novice coach to intuitive practitioner and eventually to a place where we work with the wider system that sits around each client. As we revisit these stages, we were reminded of the moments in our own journeys when we grappled with self-doubt, longed for structure, and later found liberation in silence, emergence, and reflective practice. We discuss what this pathway can look like in real life. Early on, the focus often sits on learning models like GROW or CLEAR, trying to get coaching "right", and wondering whether you are offering enough value. As maturity builds, the focus shifts toward deep relational awareness. Questions such as how we are being together begin to matter more than the specific tools we use. There is more acknowledgment of intuition, pattern spotting, boundaries, ethics, and the energy in the space between coach and client. As the journey progresses, the coaching relationship becomes a gateway into something broader. We delve into the systemic nature of coaching and what happens when we are able to sit in not knowing without fear. This phase is rich, existential, and deeply grounding. It calls for humility, self-awareness, regulated presence, and the ability to hold space for emergence. We reflect on how this stage can be both liberating and challenging. At times we have found it confronting, and at others we have found it to be the most expansive area of professional growth. Throughout this episode, the recurring theme for me is that coaching maturity is not time served. It is about what we integrate, how we reflect, and the courage we bring to our own development. Every phase offers value. Every phase has its purpose. And every coach will move through the continuum in their own way. Our hope is that this conversation sparks meaningful self-reflection and gives you a clearer sense of where you are today and where your next stretch might be.   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and introduction to coaching maturity 01:20 Why the competency frameworks can feel confusing 02:17 From doing coaching to being a coach 03:35 The ongoing evolution of a coach 05:01 Coach maturity as continual development rather than destination 06:29 Stage one indicators and early coaching experiences 08:25 Navigating self doubt and value questions 09:50 Transitioning into a more relational coaching style 11:20 Deep listening, intuition and pattern spotting 12:45 Creativity and presence in coaching 14:11 How the coaching space mirrors client experiences 16:08 Sitting with not knowing and supporting emergence 18:05 Humility and letting go of ego 19:34 How supervision supports growth 20:31 Using coaching maturity reflections as a development catalyst 21:30 Why different clients need different levels of maturity 22:55 Maturity is not time served 24:18 Understanding learning edges 25:44 Encouragement for self-reflection and next steps 26:08 Coaching training quiz and CPD options   Key Lessons Learned: Coaching maturity evolves from doing coaching to embodying the role of coach in a grounded, relational way Early stages often include self-doubt, reliance on tools, and a desire to get things right Growth involves increased trust in intuition, deeper presence, and comfortable use of silence Systemic awareness becomes central as maturity develops Reflective practice and supervision accelerate progression Not knowing can be a powerful portal for insight and emergence Maturity is not about years of experience but about integration and self-awareness   Keywords: coaching maturity, coach development, reflective practice, coaching presence, coaching intuition, systemic coaching, coaching evolution, coaching confidence, professional coaching skills, coaching competence   Links and Resources: www.igcompany.com/ilmcall www.mycoachingcourse.com 

Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.In today's episode, we explore a simple but powerful December practice: returning to a few meaningful books as a way to reflect, reset, and prepare for the year ahead. This is a time when many people think about change, but the Stoics approached renewal differently. For them, reflection wasn't about waiting for January 1st, it was about using this moment, right now, to strengthen the mind and clarify intention.At the heart of this episode is the idea that reading is not an escape but a form of self-examination. He isn't urging perfectionism, but pointing us toward small, present-moment choices, the kind of choices this yearly reading ritual helps illuminate.Here are a few Stoic practices from this episode you can explore in your own life:• Reflective reading — return to books that ground you, not for new information but to renew your mindset and revisit forgotten insights.• Preparing the mind early — instead of waiting for New Year's resolutions, use December as your mental runway to understand why you want to change.• Examining impressions — pause when you feel pulled toward old habits and ask yourself what belief or expectation sits underneath the impulse.• Daily philosophical reminders — create your own “handbook” of quotes or ideas that steady you when life becomes noisy.This episode is a quiet invitation to step back from the rush of the year and reconnect with what matters. The books Benny discusses — Man's Search for Meaning, Epictetus' Handbook, and Marcus Aurelius' Meditations are not just texts but companions that sharpen attention, deepen gratitude, and restore a sense of direction. By returning to them, we rediscover that Stoicism is not about cold detachment. It is about remembering who we want to be and choosing to live with clarity, courage, and a bit more kindness toward ourselves.Listen to the full episode now and discover how end-of-year reflection can transform the way you think, act, and see your life.Support the show

#192 - Some moments feel like they're nudging us forward. Stephen Seidel's life is full of those nudges: a favorite Eagles player on the flight to a funeral, a foggy window shaped like an eagle on the day of a tribute, a childhood hero literally saving him from choking. We unpack how he alchemized those signs, along with profound loss, into a mission centered on connection, courage, and story.Stephen grew up a sports-obsessed kid in Philly, short but scrappy, learning early how shared rituals create belonging. After losing his stepdad and later his father, and while caring for his mother during the pandemic from a laundry-room office, he faced relentless pressure as a dad, husband, and founder. His response was to build Gents Journey, a men's community where entrepreneurs and creatives meet weekly, ask bracing questions, and practice vulnerability. From that work came the Journey Deck, a toolkit that helps men open up with their partners, kids, and peers.We dig into Steven's G.R.E.A.T. framework—Grateful, Reflective, Empathetic, Accountable, Transformational—and how simple perspective shifts turn setbacks into momentum. He explains why “connection is your currency,” how the hero's journey gives structure to personal change, and why storytelling is the fastest way to build trust in life, leadership, and brand. We also talk adventure as play and presence, including his “Survivor in a Day” experience that surfaced fear, grit, and unexpected joy.You'll leave with practical ways to reconnect to your purpose, rebuild with the right people, and reclaim your voice. If you've felt stuck, isolated, or unsure how to start, this conversation offers tools, language, and hope. Listen, share your biggest takeaway, and if it resonates, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show.To learn more about Stephen and his mission check out his website www.stephenseidel.com and also gentsjourney.co.To see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

Don and Dude continue honoring Casey Kasem with another Classic Casey Countdowns visit, this time to November 25, 1978, when disco, rock, and pop intertwined on the American Top 40. This episode highlights two albums behind that week's Top 10 hits, celebrating the sound of a Thanksgiving spent around radios and record players.Chic – C'est Chic (1978) New York studio pros Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards turned Chic into a precision-groove machine on their second LP, fusing disco, funk, and R&B into sleek, minimal arrangements that still feel luxurious. Driven by the monster hit “Le Freak,” the record balances party-starter anthems with emotionally rich cuts like “I Want Your Love,” showcasing airtight rhythm section work, tasteful strings, and a cool, upscale dancefloor vibe.Foreigner – Double Vision (1978) Fresh off their blockbuster debut, Foreigner sharpened their arena-rock formula on Double Vision, pairing Lou Gramm's powerhouse vocals with Mick Jones's riff-heavy guitar lines and radio-ready hooks. From the punchy opener “Hot Blooded” to the grinding title track and moodier deep cuts, the album captures a band refining its identity through tight songwriting, dramatic dynamics, and a polished yet muscular late 70s rock sound.Dude is Diggin':The Pretty Reckless – Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas (2025): A six-track holiday set where Taylor Momsen blends hard rock crunch with nostalgic seasonal moods, highlighted by a powerful new version of “Where Are You Christmas?”.Various Artists – Saturday Night Fever Original Movie Soundtrack (1977) (vinyl): A landmark disco document packed with Bee Gees smashes and club classics, perfectly channeling the sweaty, cinematic pulse of the late 70s dancefloor.Don is Diggin':Magic Wands – Cascades (2025): Dreamy, guitar-and-synth-driven pop steeped in gothic and new wave textures, full of shimmering atmospheres and mystical, nocturnal imagery.Vince Gill – 50 Years From Home: Secondhand Smoke (2025): Reflective country storytelling that blends personal memories with social themes, delivered in Gill's warm tenor and supported by a cast of Nashville collaborators.Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky @albumnerds, and support by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing. “Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” – Casey Kasem

In the rush of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the pace and the demands—so much so that we forget the nearness and presence of God. This guided Scripture meditation invites you to do something radical: slow down, breathe, and enter a tangible time of rest. Through gentle reflection on Hebrews 12:2, you'll have space to become aware of what's weighing on your heart, release the things that bind you or hold you back, and hand them over to Jesus—the author and perfecter of our faith. Leave this time strengthened, carrying renewed peace, love, and joy deep in your soul and even in your body. Perfect for bedtime, a quiet afternoon, or any moment you need to recenter in God's presence. Come as you are. Leave lighter. Key Scripture: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." — Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) What to Expect in This Episode: A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God's presence Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental, emotional, physical) and release it Reflective reading and meditation on Hebrews 12:2 Prayerful invitation to give God everything that binds or holds you back Closing blessing of peace, love, and joy over your soul and body Best enjoyed with: Headphones A quiet space A comfortable seat or lying down An open heart ready to receive Playlist: Bethel by William Augusto Jesus Jesus (Live) by CCV Music Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

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In the rush of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the pace and the demands—so much so that we forget the nearness and presence of God. This guided Scripture meditation invites you to do something radical: slow down, breathe, and enter a tangible time of rest. Through gentle reflection on Hebrews 12:2, you'll have space to become aware of what's weighing on your heart, release the things that bind you or hold you back, and hand them over to Jesus—the author and perfecter of our faith. Leave this time strengthened, carrying renewed peace, love, and joy deep in your soul and even in your body. Perfect for bedtime, a quiet afternoon, or any moment you need to recenter in God's presence. Come as you are. Leave lighter. Key Scripture: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." — Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) What to Expect in This Episode: A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God's presence Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental, emotional, physical) and release it Reflective reading and meditation on Hebrews 12:2 Prayerful invitation to give God everything that binds or holds you back Closing blessing of peace, love, and joy over your soul and body Best enjoyed with: Headphones A quiet space A comfortable seat or lying down An open heart ready to receive Playlist: Bethel by William Augusto Jesus Jesus (Live) by CCV Music Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

If you've ever felt stuck repeating the same physical cues in your classes, this episode is going to open up a whole new way of thinking about teaching. I'm breaking down what it really means to move from gross to subtle, how subtle cueing works, and why it's the key to creating deeper, more meaningful yoga experiences. You'll walk away with practical tools you can use right away—no fluff, no woo, just clearer teaching.Episode Highlights:Explanation of the Teach Smarter module and how this episode builds on the “Gross to Subtle” workshop.Why two teachers can teach the same pose but create completely different student experiences.The difference between the gross (sthula) body and the subtle (sukshma) body.Why most modern yoga teaching gets stuck in the gross physical layer.The limitations of staying in purely physical cueing—repetition, boredom, overthinking alignment, teacher burnout, and lack of depth.Clear signs that a teacher may be relying too heavily on gross cueing.Introduction to subtle cueing as a precise and grounded practice—not vague or woo-woo.Overview of the six types of subtle cueing:Attention cuesBreath cuesPranic-direction cuesSensory cuesInteroceptive cuesEnergetic sequencingA practical example of Warrior II comparing gross cues vs. subtle cues.Guidance on how teachers can begin practicing subtle cueing:Use intentional pausesLet the breath lead the teachingChoose one subtle layer per classStop micromanaging alignmentPractice receiving your own cuesTrust your students' intelligenceWhy subtle cueing matters for long-term student development and sustainable practice, especially as students age.A self-inquiry checklist for teachers to evaluate their cueing approach.Reflective questions for both teachers and students to deepen their awareness in asana.Encouragement to revisit the episode, reflect, and apply the concepts.Invitation to explore the 300-hour YTT and how the training weaves ancient wisdom with modern teaching needs.Brief overview of the three modules:Sequence SmarterBreathe SmarterTeach SmarterWaitlist for the Online 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (launching January)Sequence Smarter – The Living Body of AsanaFor teachers living in India, reach out to Janessa at admin@ahamyoga.com for special local pricingJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram

"This is not just a conflict resolution tool, it's about showing somebody that you're actually interested in what they're talking about," Kayla reminds us.Reflective listening involves two simultaneous mindsets—you're listening, and at the same time reflecting whatever your Loved One says. Our hosts weigh in on good strategies for dealing with the difficulty of inhabiting those simultaneous mindsets, including curiosity, interest, and separation.The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.Wednesdays at 6:30pm ETEmail kaylacraftgroup@gmail.com to join or learn more(Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested)Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here⁠⁠⁠⁠. During this time, we have taken our entire eLearning program out from behind the paywall—the entire library of learning videos is currently available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠.

EMDR: A 21st-Century Approach to Trauma – AI and Plagiarism in Counselling Training In Episode 356 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week's three topics: Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice', they explore the sensitive topic of lying in therapy, examining why clients may lie or conceal information through a trauma-informed perspective and how therapists can respond with compassion. Then in ‘Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Andrew Kidd about EMDR therapy - what it is, how it works, and why it's considered a cutting-edge 21st-century therapeutic intervention. And finally, in ‘Student Services', Rory and Ken discuss the rising concern of AI and plagiarism in counselling training, including guidance for ethical use and how assessment may evolve. Lying in Therapy [starts at 03:11 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken examine lying in therapy, unpacking the nuances behind client dishonesty and offering guidance on how therapists can navigate concealment with empathy. Key points discussed include: Lying in therapy is common and often rooted in past trauma or a need to protect the self. Concealment may serve as a survival mechanism shaped by earlier life experiences. Incongruence between a client's words and behaviours can be gently explored without judgement. Strong therapeutic relationships and non-judgemental approaches create safety for honesty to emerge. Therapists are often not adept at detecting lies - emphasis should be placed on understanding behaviour rather than catching deception. Dishonesty can signal areas of deep pain; responding with curiosity rather than confrontation is key. EMDR: A 21st-Century Approach to Trauma [starts at 23:40 mins] In this week's ‘Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Andrew Kidd, BACP senior accredited counsellor and EMDR Europe accredited practitioner, about EMDR as a powerful method for trauma reprocessing. Key points from this conversation include: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) originated in 1987 and integrates neurobiological and relational approaches. It is not a talk therapy but an experiential, highly structured method using bilateral stimulation (e.g. eye movements). The eight-phase protocol includes history taking, preparation, activation, desensitisation, installation, body scan, closure, and re-evaluation. EMDR enables clients to process traumatic memories without needing to disclose every detail to the therapist. Training is intensive and requires therapists to already be accredited and trauma-informed. Andrew will be offering an EMDR overview lecture inside the Counsellor CPD Library soon. EMDR Association UK AI and Plagiarism in Counselling Training [starts at 52:34 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken discuss the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on assignment writing and how to ethically and responsibly integrate technology into counselling education. Key points include: Assignments must be students' own work - AI-generated content must be clearly acknowledged and referenced. AI can be used as a planning or brainstorming tool, not as a substitute for personal reflection or lived experience. Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) guidance outlines AI use as malpractice if not transparently declared. Reflective and experiential elements of counselling training cannot be replicated by AI. Tutors are encouraged to explore diverse assessment methods beyond written essays to evaluate learning authentically. Academic correspondent Sarah Henry shares how relational, discussion-based, and observational assessment can complement or replace traditional formats. Links and Resources Counselling Skills Academy Advanced Certificate in Counselling Supervision Basic Counselling Skills: A Student Guide Counsellor CPD Counselling Study Resource Counselling Theory in Practice: A Student Guide Counselling Tutor Training and CPD Facebook group Website Online and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner's Guide Online and Telephone Counselling Course

Every man casts a shadow his family lives in for generations. Is yours one of leadership or influence? Discover the difference that changes everything. ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this powerful King's Corner segment, Lovey explores the critical difference between leadership and influence for men, husbands, and fathers. Inspired by a conversation with friend Amos, this episode challenges conventional masculine leadership and reveals why your character—not your title—creates your legacy.  KEY TOPICS COVERED: • The "shadow" every man casts over his family (and why it lasts generations) • Leadership vs. Influence: Understanding the difference • Why "because I said so" destroys your legacy • How to be emotionally present (not just physically there) • The Peter Pan metaphor: Why you need your partner to help you fly • Reflective questions every husband and father must answer  TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: The King's Corner 0:25 - The conversation that sparked this topic 2:18 - Every man casts a shadow 3:05 - What shadow did YOUR father cast? 4:10 - The trap of leadership without influence 6:54 - The shadow of influence: What it really means 8:06 - Leadership is the role, influence is the impact 9:28 - Daily examples: Are you leading or influencing? 11:41 - Qualities of healthy influence 14:46 - Building people vs. tearing them down 18:18 - 4 reflective questions for every man 20:38 - The Peter Pan lesson: Let your partner help you fly  REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1. If my family lived only by what I DO (not what I SAY), who would they become?  2. Does my home feel like a place of pressure or peace?  3. When I leave the room, what emotional temperature do I leave behind?  4. Where am I relying on my title instead of my character? 

It's the final episode of the 2025 season, and I want to leave you with something meaningful to carry into your holiday break. This is a time for reflection—for noticing what's working, what's not, and what you want more of in the year ahead. In this episode, I'm sharing some personal thoughts as I prepare to step away for my annual December sabbatical. I'm thinking deeply about alignment, presence, and what it means to move forward with clarity and purpose. If you've been feeling the tension between what you have to do and what you're called to do… this episode is for you. Key highlights: • Why I'm shifting directions in 2026 to focus on deeper connections with educators (and serving more than just folks in K-12) • How my personal life has come into greater alignment after moving and establishing new daily practices • My launch of teacher retreats after years of dreaming and planning (you're invited!) • An introduction to Due Season Press, my new website showcasing retreats, retreat/event planning services, editing and publishing support for authors, and more • Opportunities for schools and districts to host custom retreat experiences • Reflective questions to help you find your own alignment and mission heading into 2026 Get the shareable article/transcript for this episode here. This episode is brought to you by MiaTiagoBooks.com. P.S. If you'll miss having new episodes to listen to from now until January, here's a way to work back through the archives without having to scroll endlessly through episode titles. I have a set of recommended Truth for Teachers playlists you can access. They're a careful curation of the episodes I'm most proud of—and that I think will help you most—from my ten years of podcasting. I've organized the playlists around four topics: The Encouragement Playlist, if you need a boost of inspiration and motivation The Productivity Playlist, if you want practical strategies for time management and getting things done The Student Engagement Playlist, if you want tools for building relationships with students and enhancing your lessons The Greatest Hits Playlist, which covers a wide variety of topics that have been really popular over the years but aren't necessarily connected to any larger theme. The Greatest Hits playlist offers a really nice variety of episodes. If you're a longtime listener and accessed one of these playlists a while back, know that I updated them this month so they include newer episodes, too. Go to TruthforTeachers.com/playlists and enter your email address to receive the playlist you want. I'll send you a PDF with a description of each episode, a link to its blog post/transcript, and a link to the MP3 file for listening. It also shares some special bonuses and other related resources I think you might like.    

Ever felt baffled or enraged by communicating with a loved one? Check out this popular episode from 2021, hosted by Kayla Solomon, Laurie MacDougall, and Isabel Cooney. What is "reflective listening?" How does it work? What are the benefits for you, and the person you're listening to? And why does Kayla believe in it so much that she'd use it if someone were pointing a gun at her?The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.Wednesdays at 6:30pm ETEmail kaylacraftgroup@gmail.com to join or learn more(Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested)Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". ⁠⁠⁠Learn more here⁠⁠⁠. During this time, we have taken our entire eLearning program out from behind the paywall—the entire library of learning videos is currently available on our ⁠⁠⁠youtube channel⁠⁠⁠.

Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/  On this episode, I'm joined by Dr Jan Eppingstall to unpack how our possessions connect with our sense of identity and self-concept, and why letting go can feel so threatening for those of us who hoard. We talk through how objects hold meaning, memories, and dreams for the future, and what it looks like to build a stronger sense of self without clinging to things. If you've ever felt like discarding something meant losing a part of yourself, you definitely want to listen to this one. We break down exactly why that fear happens and where to start. A plant pot associated with negative experiences. Discussion of emotional and aesthetic reasons for keeping vs. discarding. Objects “glowering" at us. Identity and Self-Concept in Hoarding Definition of identity and self-concept. Possessions and Sense of Identity The psychological process of possessions intertwining with identity. How this differs from typical sentimental attachment. Retention itself (rather than use or display) as a meaning-making act in hoarding. The difference between identity (roles, characteristics, life story) and self-concept (beliefs about self, worth, and abilities). Typical patterns seen in people with hoarding disorder: fragmented identity, externalised identity via objects. Psychological Fusion Between Identity and Possessions The concept of "identity objects" — how discarding items feels like losing part of oneself. Objects as external proof and storage for identity, memory, and meaning. Safety of objects over human relationships. The cycle of validation and shame in hoarding. Pathways to Possession-Identity Fusion Childhood experiences and boundary violations leading to control needs. Identity confusion and external markers for self-definition. Psychological ownership: objects as self-extension. Functions of retained objects—proof of past, present, and future self. Anthropomorphism and obligations to objects. Executive function challenges: objects as external memory aids. Perfectionism and fantasy identity protection. Influence of cultural materialism and marketing. The Fear of Losing Identity When Discarding Objects "Throwing away part of myself." Three psychological routes for ownership: control, intimate knowledge, and personal investment. The role of control and avoidance of uncertainty. The painful admission of poor judgment (e.g., unworn clothing) when discarding. Possessions as Identity Markers Retaining items from past roles (retired teachers, old job materials). Holding onto objects representing hopes for future identity. Objects as evidence for important life chapters, relationships, or personal history. Psychological needs these objects serve and when that becomes problematic. Books as Proof of Intellectual Identity Discussion of books held as evidence of being intellectual, regardless of actual reading. Exploration of how objects can become substitutes for action and risk. Therapeutic approach to shifting identity building from possession to action. Community and Connection in the Hoarding Journey The loneliness and isolation frequently felt by people who hoard. The importance of community, connection, and peer support, including podcast listeners and accountability sessions. Effects of increased openness and connection on identity. Identity Shifts During Dehoarding and Recovery Changes in identity during the process of recovery and letting go. Building new narratives — sometimes research or recovery itself becomes an identity. Increased connection and belonging through shared experience and vulnerability. Maintaining Identity Without Excessive Possession Strategies for building identity through actions, creativity, and lived experience. Selecting representative or truly meaningful items rather than keeping everything. Observing how "non-hoarding" individuals make decisions about sentimental items. Discomfort and growth opportunities in sharing one's journey while still in progress. The value of authenticity and vulnerability. First Steps for Listeners Fearing Loss of Self Through Discarding Acknowledging that fear is rational and understandable. Suggesting mindful observation of attachment thoughts. Testing beliefs by gentle action, e.g., creative tasks with what is already available. Finding supportive people for accountability and encouragement. Reflective work on personal values — building identity from the inside. Reassurance that identity predates possessions and is not dependent on them. Objects as scaffolding rather than the core of one's identity. Encouragement to trust oneself and to start building stability from within. Links Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom session: Accountability Booking Form Dr Jan Eppingstall at Stuffology https://www.facebook.com/stuffologyconsulting/ https://twitter.com/stuff_ology https://www.instagram.com/stuff_ology/ Dr Jan Eppingstall on Pinterest Website: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding Become a Dehoarding Darling Submit a topic for the podcast to cover Questions to ask when dehoarding: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podquestions Instagram: @thathoarderpodcast Twitter: @ThatHoarder Mastodon: @ThatHoarder@mastodon.online TikTok: @thathoarderpodcast Facebook: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder Pinterest: That Hoarder YouTube: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder Reddit: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder subreddit Help out: Support this project Sponsor the podcast Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe to the podcast here

Text Our Show HostsWelcome to TOPS Bunker PodcastThis Episode discusses and reminds us all to Prepare for Winter. Yeah, it's that time of year again. This will be a 2-Part Series with the 2nd half dropping in a week or so. Don't forget your Winterizing Checklists and help support the show by clicking on the product links below.TopsBunker.comWinterizing Checklist PDFWinterizing Checklist PDF FillableSOFIRN SC31 Pro 2000 LED FlashlightCountry Creek Garlic Cloves for Fall Planting - Non GMOSea Foam Moter Treatment & Fuel Stabilizer 3 PackEcoAngel LED Road Flares Pucks - Rechargable 6 PackTranqun Safety Flags 18"x18" Reflective 2 PackPrepared4X Fire Torch Fire Starter KitArcturus Military Wool Blanket - HD 64"x88""Winter Is Coming" Poem By Keith OtworthSupport the show

In this episode, we explore how intergenerational trauma shapes attachment patterns and how reflective function (RF) and mentalization can help break the cycle. Drawing on research from Fonagy, Slade, and Berthelot, we examine how trauma-specific reflective functioning influences disorganized attachment and how therapies such as Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), and Minding the Baby (MTB) strengthen reflective capacity and promote secure attachment. Join Dr. David Puder and colleagues as they discuss the science of mentalization, attachment repair, and trauma healing, bringing together psychoanalytic, developmental, and biological perspectives to offer hope and clinical insight for patients, parents, and therapists alike. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video