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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, theatre maker and arts advocate Jessie Fahay unpacks what fulfillment really means when the applause ends—and how to stop confusing recognition with inner wholeness. This episode is for anyone who looks “successful” on paper but feels disconnected inside—creatives, leaders, parents, and everyday professionals. Jessie shares a practical way to shift from scarcity, comparison, and performative living toward meaning, contribution, and a steadier inner life. About the Guest: Jessie Fahay is a theatre maker, speaker, and advocate based in New York. She founded the nonprofit Ripple Effect Artists and uses art to spark empathy, dialogue, and real-world action. Episode Chapter: 00:08:39 – The quiet question behind fulfillment when the noise fades 00:10:25 – “Fulfilled” as full + filled: connection, contribution, love 00:12:09 – The visibility trap: recognition vs. real fulfillment 00:17:24 – When “having it all” still hurts: the spiral of disconnection 00:20:13 – Orienting life toward community (without self-neglect) 00:24:10 – The “context” practice: same life, different meaning 00:31:13 – Keep sharing your vision: how Jessie built Ripple Effect Artists Key Takeaways: Redefine fulfillment as connection + contribution, not applause or metrics. Notice when you're chasing visibility and gently return to what matters. Create a daily context statement for your work: “This is what I'm here for today.” Reframe your role: the same task can feel empty or meaningful depending on context. Share your vision often—unexpected people can become allies and connectors. How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.rippleeffectartists.com/  Jessie Fahay  Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

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Today we're joined by Miles Furnell - an independent writer, theorist and practitioner who has spent more than three decades applying insights from cognitive behavioural science and motivational psychology to help organisations to engage, influence and inspire people all around the world, winning more than 80 international awards along the way.In this episode, Miles shares insights from his new book, discussing the Mind Frame Method, which helps individuals reframe their stories and habits to lead more authentic lives. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding scripts and beliefs, the effects of trauma and grief, and the significance of finding purpose in everyday actions. milesfurnell.comwww.linkedin.com/in/miles-furnell@milesfurnellBook:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reframe-Story-Rewire-Habits-Rescript-ebook/dp/B0FP5KPXD8TakeawaysFinding purpose is about what you do, not a destination.Scripts are learned behaviours that can be reframed.The Mind Frame Method helps rewire habits and beliefs.Self-soothing can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms.Trauma impacts our worldview and self-perception.Grief and trauma require different approaches to healing.Connecting with others can lead to unexpected opportunities.Authenticity is key to living a fulfilling life.Most people are navigating life without a clear plan.Reflection and perspective are essential for personal growth

Scripture:My soul is exhausted awaiting Your rescue, yet I keep hoping in Your word. My eyes are strained as I look for what You promised, saying, “When will You come to comfort me?” Even though I have shriveled up like a wineskin left in the smoke, I still remember what You require. Psalm 119:81-83 (VOICE)The Gist:We often fall into the trap of believing strong faith means always feeling confident and happy, while weak faith brings on sadness, confusion, and exhaustion. Faith doesn't mean that we never break down or get exhausted; it means never breaking away from God. Reframe complaining to lament (complaint turns us away from God, and lament turns us toward God).Examples: (X - instead of, O - Try)X - Why am I struggling to trust?O- Am I still bringing my struggle to God? (If the answer is yes, faith is still alive.)X - Why can't I believe more or have stronger faith?O - What am I honestly feeling right now? Can I bring that to God?X - Why hasn't God answered my prayer or resolved this yet?O - What is helping me endure/get through this day?X - How do I fix my faith?O - What is God inviting me to release/turn over to Him?One great overall question we can ask ourselves to anchor us in times of questioning is: Am I still here with God?God is always with us, so the question is, "Are we still with Him?" If the answer is yes, even faintly, then faith is still there. As Jesus says, I tell you this: if you had even a faint spark of faith, even faith as tiny as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and because of your faith, the mountain would move. If you had just a sliver of faith, you would find nothing impossible. (Matthew 17:20)Faith isn't measured by how little we struggle, but how and with whom we struggle. Digging Deeper: If I'm exhausted, can I let God be with me as I am rather than as I wish I were?  What kind of struggle am I in right now—resisting, wrestling, waiting, or grieving?  If I allowed myself to lament, what would I say honestly?  What am I trying to resolve that God may be asking me to endure with Him?  What small signs of faith are still present in me, even if they feel insignificant? 

Cindy Esliger addresses the reality that we often fail to recognize our own growth and why that matters to our careers. Our brains are wired to overlook wins, and Cindy explores why this is, as well as what cognitive biases are eroding our confidence. When we can't see our own progress, we tend to focus on our perceived failures and don't hold onto praise as long as we hold onto negativity. Why this impacts our careers and what strategies we can use to retrain our brains to notice our growth are the key things Cindy shares in this episode.If we can't see how much we grow, we lose faith in our own ability to take the next big step in our careers. Cindy outlines five big consequences of being blind to our progress: 1. Erosion of self-trust, 2. Being stuck in imposter syndrome, 3. Setting ourselves up for burnout and resentment, 4. Missing opportunities, and 5. Damaging our professional reputation. There is a real cost that we need to avoid by breaking the cycle of downplaying our achievements and missing our own development. Cindy shares what to look for in ourselves to identify our need to pause and take stock.Simply identifying that we dismiss praise and compliments is not enough, however. We need to take actionable steps to retrain our brains so we can build self-trust and accept our own achievements. The practical strategies Cindy advises are: 1. Keep a progress file or brag folder, 2. Set up quarterly check-ins on our past selves versus our present selves, 3. Practice evidence-based self-talk, 4. Celebrate small wins in real time, and 5. Reframe ‘not enough' as ‘not yet'. We've come farther than we think, and Cindy wants us to build up the habit of owning our accomplishments. Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Tracking Your GrowthAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You've saved for decades. The spreadsheet says you're fine. So why can't you book that trip to Italy? Why does buying nice coffee feel wrong? This isn't a financial problem—it's an emotional one. And it's incredibly common. What We Cover Money Scripts: The Invisible Backpack "There will never be enough" "Money is shameful / Rich people are bad" "I don't deserve nice things" The challenge: You've trained for 40 years to accumulate. Now you need to distribute. Your brain hasn't caught up. The Big Three Emotional Blocks Scarcity Mindset - Tom has £1.8M but won't spend more than £45K/year. The fear isn't rational—it's hardwired. Guilt & Permission - Margaret: retired teacher, £1M saved, felt physically sick before her dream cruise. Guilt steals joy. Identity Loss - David: "I don't know what the money is for anymore." When money was proof you mattered, retirement is existential. Five Ways to Break Free Name it, trace it - Where did this belief come from? Does it serve you now? Practice spending - Start small. Buy the nicer coffee. Try a "guilt-free spending account." Retrain your brain. Reframe it - You're not spending down savings. You're converting savings into life. Separate worth from wallet - Your value isn't your net worth. Would you judge your loved ones for enjoying retirement? Talk about it - Money emotions thrive in silence. Get help if you need it. The Bottom Line The difference between anxious wealthy retirees and fulfilled modest ones? Not the account balance. The internal relationship with money. You're not broken. You're carrying old programming that doesn't fit your new reality. Share your story: What money emotions are you carrying into retirement? Humans vs Retirement Podcast - The messy, human side of retirement your financial advisor isn't covering.

By Paul Sloane, who is the author of The Art of Unexpected Solutions: Using Lateral Thinking to Find Breakthroughs, published by Kogan Page In a cathedral in Pisa, a young Galileo Galilei observed a swinging incense chandelier. While others saw a mundane ritual, Galileo saw a variable. Using his pulse to time the oscillations, he saw that a pendulum's period remains constant regardless of its arc. He deduced that the period of a pendulum was constant and not dependent on the weight of the pendulum or the initial displacement. It was dependent only on the length of the rope. Building a Question-Rich Corporate Culture, Unexpected Solutions In 1943 naval engineer Richard James was working on the problem of how to stabilize sensitive ship equipment at sea. He was using coiled springs and accidentally knocked one off a shelf. He was fascinated to see that it seemed to walk down and come to rest in a standing position. Where others might have seen a nuisance, James saw a kinetic possibility, leading to the invention of the Slinky. These stories are often relegated to the realm of "happy accidents." In reality, they are the results of a specific cognitive discipline: curiosity. In the modern corporate landscape, curiosity is frequently treated as a secondary trait, a "nice-to-have" eclipsed by the "must-haves" of efficiency, specialized expertise, and immediate ROI. However, this prioritization is wrong. Curiosity is the primary engine of innovation and the most effective hedge against institutional stagnation. To remain competitive, leaders should switch from a culture of "knowing" to a culture of "inquiring." The Institutional Suppression of Inquiry From early education through professional development, we are conditioned to value the definitive answer over the provocative question. Success is often measured by the speed at which we can provide a solution, rather than the depth at which we understand the problem. In many organizations, this leads to a "stick to what you know" mantra. When an organization prioritizes conformity over curiosity, it inadvertently creates blind spots. The Four Pillars of Individual Curiosity Curiosity is not an innate gift but a professional muscle that requires deliberate conditioning. To lead a curious organization, individuals shoould adopt four specific behaviors: 1. Challenging the "Obvious" Assumptions are the silent killers of innovation. They act as mental shortcuts that prevent us from seeing new paths. Consider George de Mestral, the inventor of Velcro. He could have viewed the burrs stuck to his dog's fur as a minor irritation. Instead, his curiosity led him to study the mechanics of their adhesion. Rigorously audit your "legacy" processes. Ask: "If we were starting this company today, would we still do it this way?" 1. Destigmatizing Experimentation Innovation is a non-linear process characterized by trial and error. Thomas Edison famously viewed his 10,000 failed attempts at the lightbulb not as setbacks, but as the successful elimination of non-viable options. Reframe "failure" as "data collection." If an experiment doesn't yield the intended result but provides a new insight, it is a net gain for the company. 1. Intellectual Humility The greatest barrier to learning is the illusion of knowledge. Intellectual humility involves acknowledging the limits of your expertise and remaining open to insights from any level of the hierarchy. Adopt a beginner's mindset. Approach high-level strategic meetings with the intent to learn something new from the junior staff in the room rather than just delivering directives. 1. Strategic Divergence Curiosity thrives on variety. When we only read industry journals and speak to immediate colleagues, our thinking becomes derivative. Deliberately seek out "intellectual friction." Read outside your field, attend conferences in unrelated industries, and engage with people whose perspectives challenge your own. Engineering an Organizational Ecosystem Individua...

A Therapist's Reframe on Six “Healthy” Wellness Habits on Social Media Many wellness habits shared online are well-intentioned. But when taken to extremes, they can quietly feed pressure, perfectionism and burnout. In this solo episode of Pause Purpose Play, Clinical Psychologist Michaela Thomas offers a gentle therapist's reframe on six “healthy” wellness habits often promoted on social media - not as a takedown of influencers, but as an invitation to explore with what actually supports psychological health in an evidence-based way. In this episode, Michaela explores: Why constant optimisation keeps us stuck in performance mode The myth that being “regulated” means always being calm How overfunctioning gets mistaken for resilience When self-care tips into self-absorption The difference between assertiveness and aggression when setting boundaries Why attacking your inner critic often backfires This episode is for anyone who's doing all the “right” things — yet still feels exhausted. ✨ Ready to step out of performance mode? If this resonated, you're invited to The Reset — a short, therapist-led nervous system reset as a mini-course you do on your own, designed to help you slow down, soften, and create steadiness without self-criticism.

If you've been telling yourself you're unmotivated or burnt out or lazy or somehow broken, I want you to pause for a second. Because there's a good chance that none of that is true. There's a good chance you're not lacking drive. You're avoiding grief. The Grief Creative Entrepreneurs Don't Name Before you check out, this isn't about tragedy or loss in the obvious sense. This is about the kind of grief that creative entrepreneurs rarely name. It's grief for expectations that didn't pan out. The grief of versions of yourself you thought you'd be by now. The grief of timelines that expired. Most people don't talk about this because it feels dramatic. But it's not dramatic. It's subtle and it's quiet, and it shows up as I just can't get myself to do the thing. What Grief Actually Looks Like Creative entrepreneurs are really good at mislabeling this. We call it burnout or lack of motivation or discipline. But what's actually happening is something inside of you is unfinished. And for people like us, that's hard to deal with. It's not a task. It's a feeling. Grief doesn't always look like crying. Sometimes it looks like: Doom scrolling Procrastinating Getting yourself ready to do the thing, and then just sitting there Rearranging your workspace for the fifth time instead of starting Productivity with no direction You're doing things. You're just not doing that thing. The one that matters. The one that could move you forward. Because moving forward would mean acknowledging what didn't happen, and that's the part we avoid. Why We Skip Grief (And What Happens When We Do) We're taught to stay positive, right? How many times have you been told that? Just stay positive. Reframe. Pivot. Look for the lesson. And yes, okay, that's useful eventually. But grief doesn't like being bypassed. If you skip it, it doesn't just disappear. It shows up as fatigue or lack of desire that you can't really explain. And you might tell yourself, I should be more grateful. Other people have it worse. And that could be true. But gratitude doesn't cancel grief. They can coexist. You can be grateful for what you have and still mourn what you lost or what you never got. A lot of creative entrepreneurs are carrying grief for things that never had a funeral. What You Might Be Grieving The career that didn't take off the way you imagined. When I was a child, I knew with my whole heart I was going to be doing Shakespeare in the park. That didn't turn out for me. Maybe it will someday, but that's something I've had to grieve. A version of yourself that you believed would be easier to have by now. No one really tells you how to grieve those things, so you don't. You just kind of push harder, or you stop pushing altogether, and then you judge yourself for it. Here's something important: Motivation is an output. It is not a moral quality. It tends to disappear when you're carrying unresolved emotional weight. Grief is heavy. And when you start to notice it, you realize your body isn't resisting the work. It's protecting you from feeling something that you haven't given yourself permission to feel. Grief Doesn't Resolve with Time, It Resolves with Attention Avoiding grief looks like waiting for clarity or inspiration or to feel like yourself. But grief doesn't resolve on its own with time. It resolves with attention. I'm not saying you need to fall apart or wallow or stop working and take a break. I'm just saying you might need to acknowledge what you've been pretending didn't matter. Because I say that to myself all the time when something doesn't pan out for me. I'm like, oh, well it didn't matter. It did matter. Ask yourself this, very gently: What version of my life am I quietly disappointed didn't happen? What did I believe would be true by now that isn't? What am I still trying to outrun by staying busy, or by doing nothing? These questions aren't meant to derail you. They're meant to unstick you. Because grief that goes unnamed will keep hijacking your energy. Grief Isn't the Opposite of Ambition This is the part most people miss. Grief isn't the opposite of ambition. It's often the doorway back to it. Because once you stop pretending you're fine with something you're not fine with, your energy starts to return. As this steady willingness to engage again. You don't have to fix the grief. You just have to stop avoiding it. Sometimes that looks like saying out loud: I thought I'd be further along by now. Sometimes it looks like letting yourself feel sad without immediately turning it into a lesson. Sometimes it looks like saying: This didn't go the way that I hoped. And that honesty doesn't weaken you. It frees up space. And from that space, guess what comes back? Motivation. Not forced or frantic, but grounded. What Happens After You Acknowledge Grief Things don't suddenly feel amazing. But they do feel clearer. And clarity can feel uncomfortable. Because grief, when you acknowledge it, has a way of reorganizing things. You might realize you don't want what you used to want anymore. You might notice certain goals feel hollow now. That chapter is really done. That can be destabilizing, especially for creative entrepreneurs, because so much of our identity is wrapped up in our projects. We're so used to asking, What's next? What's the plan? What am I building toward? And grief doesn't answer those questions. It asks a different one: What matters now? And sometimes that answer is smaller than you expected. Sometimes it's rest, or simplifying, or choosing depth over growth. The Fear of Slowing Down This is where people start to panic. An actor actually said this to me a couple days ago: If I slow down, I'll lose everything. If I stop pushing, I will fall behind. I can't let myself feel this because I won't come back from it. But avoiding grief doesn't keep you in motion. It keeps you stuck in cycles. Push, crash, recover, repeat. Push, crash, recover, repeat. Acknowledging grief is often what interrupts that loop. Grief Recalibrates Your Tolerance Grief inconveniently recalibrates your tolerance for bullshit. Things you used to tolerate now suddenly feel unbearable. Projects that once felt exciting now feel draining. Obligations you said yes to out of fear start to feel misaligned. This isn't you becoming difficult. It's you becoming honest with yourself. And honesty has consequences. You might disappoint people. You might change your mind. You might need to renegotiate your relationships. That's part of it. Grow up. Grief strips away the versions of ourselves that we've built to survive, not necessarily to thrive. And yeah, that can feel scary because survival strategies are familiar, even when they're exhausting. The Reframe That Matters You're shedding urgency that no longer makes sense. You're letting goals go that were fueled by pressure instead of your actual desire. That space is more sustainable for you because that's where you can really grow. Not in panic. Rooted in choice. Grief clears the noise so you can hear that steady place again. What to Do Next Don't ask what's wrong with you. Nothing's wrong with you. Ask yourself: What am I asking myself to ignore? What disappointments haven't I named? What ending haven't I acknowledged? What hope am I still holding onto that might need to be released? This isn't about giving up. It's about letting go of what's already gone so you can show up fully to what is here now. Sometimes you're going to feel fine. Sometimes it's going to hit you sideways in the middle of a workday. Sometimes it's just going to make you tired. All of that is normal. What matters is that you stop treating those moments like obstacles to productivity. They're information. Your system saying, Hey, pay attention to this. And if you let yourself listen, even just for a second, you might find that motivation starts to come back in small ways. This willingness to engage again. This okay, yeah, I can do the next thing. And the next thing. Work With Me If you want to chat about anything or set up a free consult with me to talk about your voiceover career, please reach out to me at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com. I'll see you next time.

Does spirituality belong only in the church, temple, or mosque? Or is it bigger than that?This is an invitation to explore the connection between spirituality and authentic leadership in your own life and in our homes, families, and organizations.Welcome to the Mind-Blowing Happiness® Podcast, a space for embodied emotional mastery, authentic leadership, and radiant joy. In this solo episode, Trish Ahjel Roberts dives into Step 2 of the Mind-Blowing Happiness® framework: Spirituality.At a time when the world often feels overwhelmed and disconnected, Trish reflects on the real meaning of spirituality, ego, and authentic leadership. This conversation is a gentle yet grounded invitation to:Reframe spirituality as a grounded state and ongoing journey with Self, rather than a religious belief systemUnderstand the importance of "doing the work" of spiritual engagementExplore how to stay connected to yourself even as you lead and set an example for othersEach month this season, we'll explore one step to Mind-Blowing Happiness®, offering reflections, embodiment, and wisdom to support your personal growth and leadership from the inside out.✨This week's reflections:Where am I being invited to lead and live more authentically in my life?What helps me stay connected to my inner truth?✨Upcoming every month in 2026:LIVE Monthly Masterclass offered on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.Mind-Blowing Happiness® Circle. New content drops on the last Thursday of the month.Register and access all resources at TrishAhjelRoberts.com or MindBlowingHappiness.com✨ Next episode: Community and Connection—how to let go of the wrong types of communities and foster the ones that support you mostLearn more about Trish's coaching, books, workshops, and keynote talks at TrishAhjelRoberts.com. Click “Membership” to join the free Mind-Blowing Happiness® community.Follow @MindBlowingHappiness on Instagram and connect with Trish Ahjel Roberts on LinkedIn and Facebook.ep63/s6/ep2

Are you still thinking about decluttering… but not actually starting? You know it matters.You keep replaying it in your head.And yet the clutter stays exactly where it is.THIS IS NOT A FAILURE.In this episode, I talk about why decluttering and organizing so often get stuck at the thinking stage and why that has nothing to do with motivation, laziness, or willpower.What if the problem isn't you at all?What if the way you were taught to declutter is what's keeping you stuck?I share one gentle but powerful reframe that helps you move forward without pressure, burnout, or guilt. Especially if you're juggling family life, low energy, or a brain that struggles with follow-through.This conversation is for you if tidying feels overwhelming, if organizing never seems to stick, or if you're exhausted by trying to “do it properly” and getting nowhere.We talk about clutter with compassion.Home organization without perfection.And declutter strategies that work in real life, not just on good days.You'll hear why thinking about decluttering actually matters, how to approach organization in a more intentional way, and what changes when you stop pushing yourself and start working with your capacity.LESS SHAME.MORE CLARITY.AND A CALMER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR HOME.If you're focused on overcoming overwhelm, creating supportive systems, and making home organization work for your whole family, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.Listen now and take the pressure off decluttering while still moving forward.Links and resources mentioned:You can find me on Instagram at caro.thorCome and say hi and let me know where you're listening from.If you want ongoing support with decluttering, organizing, and tidying in a way that fits real family life, you can join my membership, Clutter Free Collective.You can also email me at caroline at caroline-thor.comAnd if this episode resonated, I'd love to hear from you.Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

Episode 13 Failure is only Failure to Try Helen Bullen tackles one of the biggest blockers for solo business owners: the fear of failure. Helen reframes "failure" as feedback and learning, and argues the real failure is not taking action at all. If you've been delaying a launch, avoiding sales posts, or waiting to feel "ready," this one is a nudge to move—messily, imperfectly, but consistently.   Reframe failure as information. Results—good or bad—give you data you can tweak and improve. Action beats perfection. Perfectionism keeps you stuck; progress comes from doing, reviewing, and going again. Stop worrying about "Mary down the road." Fear of judgment (often from peers, not buyers) is a bigger blocker than skill or money. Confidence comes after you do the thing. Waiting to feel confident first is backwards, confidence is built through action.   CLICK HERE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD   

In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe Blaskey is joined by broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett for a deeply honest conversation about early motherhood, identity, and what really happens to us when we become mothers. Emma shares the reframe that changed everything for her: moving from the idea of maternity leave to maternity service. A season where you are always on call, constantly adapting, sacrificing parts of yourself, and often expected to carry on without much language for how profound that experience really is. Together, Zoe and Emma talk about those early months – the walking, the exhaustion, the heatwaves, the survival mode – and the surprising way creativity can sometimes re-emerge in the middle of it all. Not because motherhood is easy, or beautiful, or calm – but because so much else has been stripped back. They explore the tension so many mothers feel: how maternity can be deeply depleting and, at the same time, quietly expansive. How there can be grief for who you were, uncertainty about who you're becoming, and moments of clarity that feel almost shocking when you're in the trenches. This is also a conversation about what we're missing culturally – the lack of space, language and stories for matrescence. Not parenting advice. Not baby manuals. But an honest reflection on the inner shift of becoming a mother. Because motherhood doesn't just add something to your life. It changes you. In this Moment, they explore: Reframing maternity leave as maternity service Creativity, identity and thinking again in early motherhood The loss, rebirth and in-between space of matrescence If you've ever felt changed by motherhood in ways you couldn't quite explain, this Moment is for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Maternity Service, Not Leave: A New Perspective with Emma Barnett Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe's Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations' This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be Kinder to Yourself (Why Self-Criticism Isn't Helping You Win)This week, Michelle takes a break from guest interviews to speak directly to something that stopped her in her tracks.After sending out a listener survey, one result hit hard:80% of women said they struggle to be kind to themselves.Including Michelle.In this solo episode, Michelle unpacks how self-criticism sneaks in, why it feels productive (but isn't), and how being relentlessly hard on yourself can quietly hold you back — even when you're achieving on paper.This isn't about fluffy self-care or letting yourself off the hook.It's about awareness, honesty, and learning how to move forward without constantly tearing yourself down.Key Talking Points & Timestamps00:00 – Why this needed to be saidMichelle explains why she felt compelled to pause guest episodes and talk openly about kindness — and what triggered this realisation.01:08 – The survey result that changed everything80% of women said they struggle to be kind to themselves — and why that statistic is both comforting and alarming.02:41 – Catching the inner voice first thing in the morningHow negative self-talk was showing up before Michelle had even opened her eyes — and why that matters.03:25 – The ‘holy socks' analogyWhy we treat other people with more respect than we treat ourselves — and what that says about self-worth.04:42 – When being “hard on yourself” backfiresMichelle reflects on imposter syndrome in construction and how self-criticism limited her confidence and progression.06:22 – Building the podcast without trusting herselfGrowing a podcast from scratch, hitting big milestones — and still being unable to acknowledge progress.07:41 – When your worth gets tied to achievementWhy high-achieving women never feel like they've “arrived” — and the cost of chasing constant validation.09:00 – Starting from ‘I am enough' (without losing your drive)Insights inspired by Joe Hudson on separating self-worth from outcomes.09:35 – Fear, paralysis, and second-guessingHow being unkind to yourself fuels procrastination and decision fatigue.10:45 – The 9-day awareness exerciseA simple but powerful way to notice, track, and challenge self-critical thoughts.11:58 – Three ways to reframe unkind thoughts• Acknowledge without agreeing• Laugh at the ridiculous ones• Reframe with evidence and context13:43 – The real cost of self-criticismWhy it doesn't make you better — just more disconnected, anxious, and distrustful of yourself.14:58 – Chasing relief instead of alignmentWhy achievement doesn't bring peace if you're running from fear instead of moving with intention.16:18 – “My story isn't good enough”Why even the most impressive women downplay their journeys — and how common this mindset really is.17:54 – Living in fight-or-flight without realising itHow self-kindness helped Michelle regulate her nervous system and feel more grounded week to week.18:43 – A quiet invitation, not a challengeMichelle encourages listeners to start with one thing: not being unkind to themselves.19:22 – What's next with Dare ClubHow this work around kindness, alignment, and self-trust is shaping the future of Dare Club.Key TakeawaysBeing hard on yourself isn't discipline — it's often fear in disguiseSelf-criticism doesn't fuel progress; it creates paralysisHigh achievement without self-kindness leads to disconnectionYou can accept emotions without agreeing with themAwareness is the first step — not perfectionStarting from “I am enough” doesn't kill ambition, it steadies itSign up to Dare club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aging doesn't have to mean decline—it can mean deeper clarity, stronger perspective, and more freedom to experiment. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan explores what modern aging really asks of us in a fast-changing world. Sayan is joined by Joe Zahaitis, a senior revenue and payments operations advisor, to unpack why “age is a number” is more than a slogan. They discuss curiosity vs. comfort, why people get stuck in familiar patterns, and how lifelong learning—plus daily balance between mind and body—helps you stay engaged, adaptable, and grounded at any stage. About the Guest: Joe Zahaitis is a Senior Revenue and Payments Operation Advisor with over three decades of experience in complex business systems. He's a lifelong learner exploring emerging areas like agentic AI and modern payments trends. Key Takeaways: Treat aging as an active process: stay curious, not comfortable. Notice “set in my ways” thinking and practice learning one new tool or model. Reframe fear of failure: experiment more, especially when it feels unfamiliar. Keep the mind sharp with learning—but protect balance with daily physical activity. Step away from screens regularly to reset clarity and energy. How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.zahaitis.com/    Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Most leaders don't lose the room because of what they say—they lose it before they ever speak. In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, returning guest Jake Stahl, creator of Neural Strategy and author of Own the Room, breaks down the hidden psychology behind presence, influence, and first impressions—and why decisions about you are often made in the first 2–10 seconds. We explore how body language, energy, and emotional signals shape outcomes in leadership, sales, pitching, and everyday conversations. Jake shares his STRATA framework (Signal, Trigger, Reframe, Anchor, Transfer, Action), real-world studies on thin slicing, and practical ways to recover the room when you feel momentum slipping. This conversation also goes deeper—covering addiction, recovery, rebuilding credibility, and why listening is the most underrated leadership skill in a world full of noise.TheJakeStahl.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestahlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

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You don't need a better plan.You don't need more qualifications.And you definitely don't need to wait until you've got the perfect plan.In this episode, we unpack the real reason so many thoughtful, capable people stay stuck at the starting line: fear. Fear of getting it wrong. Fear of being judged. Fear of committing to something that might not work.Rather than trying to “overcome” fear or force confidence, we explore a quieter, more effective reframe: treating your idea like an experiment.Drawing on stories from our own journey, we talk about why mistakes and flaws aren't signs you're failing. They're how learning actually happens. And why perfectionism is often less about high standards, and more about self-protection.In this conversation, you'll explore how to:Reframe fear and mistakes as useful data, not personal failureSpot when perfectionism is keeping you safely stuckBreak through analysis paralysis by doing tiny experimentsMove forward without needing full clarity or certaintyIf you've been sitting on an idea for a while, waiting to feel “ready”, this episode is a gentle nudge to stop polishing and start playing.

That voice in your head isn't noise. It's your brain trying to coach you through life. I talk to myself constantly, and science actually backs it up as a legit tool for clarity, focus, and emotional regulation. Athletes do it. High performers do it intentionally. Kids do it naturally before we tell them to stop. If you've ever been caught talking to yourself, congratulations. You were actually paying attention to the person who understands you best. The real goal isn't silencing that voice. It's making sure it's on your side. Featured Story A few weeks ago, I hit a breaking point. After 19 years of this show, I was bored and no longer walking my talk. The marketplace changed, people listen differently, and I'd outgrown the pure motivation thing but kept forcing it. One day, I just broke. Said screw it. You heard it show up on a Monday when I asked for feedback on my theme song and blew everything up. Nothing faked, nothing planned. Just me going all in or not at all. Within a week, I settled into what I think is the most authentic work I've ever done. And you're only seeing about 20% of what I'm capable of. Important Points Your inner voice isn't random chatter. It's emotional regulation, problem-solving, and your brain coaching you forward. When you hear your own voice, something in you knows you exist. It's grounding, awareness, proof you're really here. Self-criticism becomes self-sabotage fast. Make sure that voice in your head is on your side, not working against you. Memorable Quotes "I'm not telling you how to vote or see the world. Personal growth doesn't work when someone hands you a worldview." "The goal isn't to silence the voice in your head. The goal is making sure it's on your side and helping you move." "Talking to yourself doesn't mean you're crazy. It means you're meeting with the one person who actually gets you." Scott's Three-Step Approach Notice whether your inner voice is coaching you forward or criticizing you backwards. Pay attention to it right now. Interrupt the negative pattern when it starts. Reframe it, redirect it, and move yourself in a helpful direction. Be kind to that voice because you're spending your life together. Make it a conversation worth having every day. Chapters 0:00 - Happy Friday, and why I think out loud every day 1:06 - The breaking point that changed everything 2:24 - Separating teachings from personal views 6:01 - Do you ever actually talk to yourself out loud? 8:30 - The science behind self-talk actually works 11:59 - Is your inner voice coaching or criticizing? 13:50 - Having a meeting with the one expert who gets you Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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There is a path in career advancement that isn't always easy to navigate – the spot between individual contributor and seasoned manager. How can you be an influence at work when you don't have authority? Communicating and influencing effectively requires shifting from a tactical mindset to a more strategic view. This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS SVP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton and Sally Williamson, CEO of Sally Williamson & Associates, Executive Coach, Executive Presence Expert, Author, Speaker and Storyteller. Together, they consider how to influence outcomes and build credibility to move forward, particularly when authority isn't part of your title or role.   Episode Insights Include:   Making your influence a top 2026 priority Functional lanes are constantly shifting, and you need to shift with them.  Companies want employees who are willing to think outside their lane.  Fresh ideas are always welcome, but not always clearly defined by role.  Influence is key in making your voice heard.  Breaking down lanes is critical to collaboration.    Supporting vs. partnering on outcomes Centers of excellence support an operating function. As long as experts stay solely in their lane, true collaboration can't happen. Stop supporting outcomes exclusively, and start partnering with leaders of operating functions. Doing so will add value to the ultimate outcome.   Exercises that expand this skill Learn how to attach to someone else's value. Identify a leader's big goals to stretch your offering to meet their value. Ask curious questions that expand your understanding of the overarching vision.   Overcoming common challenges  Expand your focus from the day-to-day reactions to a larger vision. Consider what you can contribute beyond the task list. Reframe your language about your contributions. Focus less on your task takeaways and more on what you contribute to the conversation.   Senior leader shifts Bring people along with your big ideas and initiatives. Invite others to join you in the big picture story. Align others in the journey that leads to what you are trying to accomplish. Influence and alignment should be synonymous. Leaders can unlock the power of what others can contribute. "Stay in your lane" should never be the message from a leader.   Building influence as an introvert or new team member Introverts aren't tentative in their thoughts, they may be tentative to share it. Consider asking another person to share your thoughts on your behalf. New team members only get a few chances to influence at the beginning. Show, above all else, that you can work well with others. Ask questions that show clarity. You didn't miss your chance in the meeting; send follow-up emails. Influence is in the eyes of others, as is resistance – proceed strategically.   This podcast is powered by FCCS.   Resources   Connect with Sally Williamson – Sally Williamson   Get in touch   info@fccsconsulting.com   "Leaders want you in the room for how you think, not just the tasks that you'll take away." — Sally Williamson   "Focus less on what you take away as a task and more on what you contribute as a part of the conversation." — Sally Williamson   "Influence doesn't mean calling the decisions. It's creating the environment where a group gets to a decision." — Sally Williamson   "All of us are bigger than the roles we're in. Shift from what you do to how you think." — Sally Williamson

In Episode 123, we talked about Reveal—the courage it takes to finally look at what's already shaping your behavior, your decisions, and your results. Today, we move into Part 2: Reclaim. Because once you can see your narrative identity, you don't get to stay neutral anymore.   Not choosing… is still choosing. And that choice always comes with consequences. In this episode, I explore why reclaiming your narrative identity is fundamentally about making intentional choices—especially as teams and organizations that want to create something new, meaningful, and lasting. In this episode, we explore: Why avoiding a decision doesn't protect you from consequences—it guarantees them How passive choices quietly shape team culture and outcomes What it really means to reclaim your narrative identity (hint: it's not about keeping everything) Why teams that don't choose their narrative identity end up being driven by shadow identities How unspoken assumptions sabotage alignment, strategy, and innovation Why narrative identity work must be done together and out loud In Episode 125, which is the final episode of this 3-part series, I'll walk you through Reframe—the step where you intentionally reconstruct a new narrative identity that sets you up to create and innovate in power. Reveal shows you what's there. Reclaim helps you choose what stays. Reframe is where the future gets built. Are you ready to do this work now?  If you're ready to reclaim your creating power and help your team reveal, reclaim, and reframe its narrative identity, email me at:

Not every season is about building—some are about releasing, resting, and trusting God with what you can't control.  If you're walking through change, loss, or uncertainty, this episode is an honest conversation about how God meets us there. In this episode, you'll: Learn how to trust God in seasons of change, loss, and uncertainty—without forcing outcomes Reframe rest as a daily act of faith, not a reward for finishing Recognize what happens when life finally quiets and God has room to speak again Create space for God through simplicity when everything feels full Release the pressure to do more and understand how God measures faithfulness differently Choose discernment over pressure in seasons of uncertainty Return to awe of Jesus in a world that rewards self-promotion and comparison Scripture mentioned: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Psalm 34:18 Psalm 127:1 Matthew 11:28 Proverbs 15:16 1 Corinthians 4:2 Proverbs 16:9 Matthew 7 A next step If you're looking for a Christ-centered way to care for your body, your habits, and your daily life, you can learn more about the Fit God's Way 30-Day Transformation here ➞ https://kimdolanleto.com/fitgodswaycourse If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and this episode encouraged you, I'd be grateful if you'd take a moment to leave a 5-star rating. It helps this message reach other women who may need it. Remember—You are Strong. Confident. His. Kim Dolan Leto

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In this episode, I sit down with Amy Purdy to talk about how she went from losing her legs at 19 and losing hope, to becoming a Paralympic medalist, bestselling author, and global speaker.Amy shares what actually helped her move from survival to purpose. Not motivational slogans, but the mindset shifts, habits, and mental tools that allowed her to rebuild her identity, regain belief in herself, and move forward when her old life was gone.We talk about how she turned her biggest obstacle into her biggest advantage, why acceptance is a turning point rather than a defeat, and how visualization helped retrain her brain to see possibility before there was evidence. Amy also breaks down practical ways to build resilience, take action even when you feel uncertain, and stop letting fear define what you think is possible.In this episode, you will learn how to:✅ Go from feeling stuck in loss or uncertainty to creating forward momentum✅ Use acceptance without giving up on your goals✅ Reframe adversity so it becomes fuel instead of a limitation✅ Build resilience through gratitude, creativity, and action✅ Train your mind to believe in new outcomes before you know how they will happenIf you are feeling overwhelmed by a setback, questioning who you are after a major change, or struggling to believe that something good can still come from what you are going through, this episode will help you shift your perspective and give you practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.This conversation is about what's possible when you stop trying to go back to who you were and start building who you can become.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a "best of" episode, which I’m calling this episode “The Potential for Joy.” I know that might sound like an unexpected title for a passage about foot washing—but stay with me, because Jesus gives us a picture here that can genuinely reshape the way we think about joy and peace. We’re sitting in the tension of the Last Supper: Jesus knows the cross is coming, He knows Judas will betray Him, and He also knows all authority has been given to Him. And then—this is the shocking part—He gets up, wraps a towel around His waist, and washes His disciples’ feet. Even Judas’. What Jesus is showing us is that true spiritual power doesn’t flex—it serves. And joy isn’t just something we chase through circumstances; it’s something that grows out of love, security in Christ, and humble obedience. I’ll also give you a simple challenge for the week: spend time in Scripture (or worship) daily, and then share one thing you received with someone else. I really believe you’ll feel your joy rise—not because life got easier, but because your mind is being renewed by what’s true. What We Cover: See what real power looks like in the Kingdom of God: Jesus uses His authority to serve, not to elevate Himself. Understand the spiritual meaning behind foot washing: it’s not just hospitality—it’s a living metaphor for Jesus cleansing, loving, and forming His followers. Notice what changed Peter’s response: following Jesus means letting Him love you in the places you’d rather hide or control. Be confronted by Jesus washing Judas’ feet: love and humility aren’t based on what someone “deserves.” Reframe joy as a deeper reality, not a mood: joy grows from security in Christ + humility + obedience, even when life is hard. Learn why renewing your mind matters: transformation happens as we intentionally fill our minds with God’s Word and truth. Get a practical one-week challenge: read Scripture (or listen to worship) daily and share one verse or takeaway with someone—text it, say it, post it, anything. What Does It Mean for Me? If you want to experience life with Jesus, you have to let him love you. You have to let him care for you. You have to let him see you for who you really are, which is a person who does need to be cleansed, right? And Jesus is saying to them, like, hey, you don't need to do this over and over again. It's not like a baptism over and over again. You already know me, you're clean and you're in me, but this is an act of me caring for you. This is an ongoing, this is what ongoing relationship looks like with me. What I'm doing for you, I am asking you do to for others. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES: Sign up for Nicole's newsletter and get regular encouragement straight to your inbox: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/ Help! My Bible is Alive! Nicole’s Newest Book: Not What I Signed Up For When you go to NicoleUnice.com/notwhatisignedupfor you'll get the intro, first chapter and a free prayer guide! Find all of Nicole's books and resources on Amazon or Barnes & Noble Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today's episode is centered on the philosophy of "inches and ounces," which emphasizes that massive success is built on tiny, precise nuances. Eric uses professional athletes like Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods to illustrate how elite performers detect minute discrepancies that others overlook. He applies this concept to business by highlighting how small shifts in communication, such as reframing a request for a favor into an informative offer, can significantly increase customer engagement. The discussion also covers the importance of emotional intelligence and personality types, specifically how understanding "triads" like anger or anxiety helps leaders manage employees more effectively.  Key Takeaways: Focus on the "inches and ounces" of your craft, as small nuances and attention to detail often determine the difference between success and failure in business and relationships. Reframe your communication from asking for favors to providing value or sharing information, as customers are more likely to engage when they feel they are gaining something. Foster deeper employee engagement by learning about their personal dreams and showing them how they can fulfill those aspirations while working under your leadership. Develop a "poker face" during stressful interactions by taking a deep breath before responding to ensure your reactions remain professional and calm. Set a high standard for new hires by asking what research they have done on your company to immediately identify candidates who are truly passionate rather than just looking for a paycheck.

New Year's resolutions often fail because they're rooted in pressure, guilt, and external expectations. In this episode, we take a different approach.Instead of forcing change through rigid resolutions, we explore how to set intentions that align with your nervous system, values, and real-life capacity. This is about sustainable growth, not burnout direction over perfection, and consistency over intensity.You'll learn how to:Reframe goal-setting without shame or all-or-nothing thinkingSet intentions that evolve with your life instead of controlling itCreate momentum through alignment rather than discipline aloneIf traditional goal-setting has never worked for you, this episode offers a more human, grounded path forward.Questions, comments? Need help with your health or want to collaborate with me?Email me here:psynautical@gmail.comCheck out my book:Psynautical: Alternative Health, Philosophy and Spiritualityhttps://amzn.to/2wU1kiDPersonal blog & website:http://www.jaredheldt.comDiscounted vitamins, supplements, and more:https://www.iherb.com/?rcode=UVA431YouTube channel (Psynautical Podcast):https://www.youtube.com/@psynauticalRemedylink holistic supplements:https://remedylink.com/ref/45/My Redbubble store (clothing, masks, etc.):https://www.redbubble.com/people/psynautical/shopFree 30-minute health discovery call:https://zcal.co/psynautical/30minhealthdiscoverySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/psynautical-alternative-health-spirituality-and-philosophy/donations

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupMark Rushmore, co-founder of SURI, joins the pod to break down how they built a toothbrush brand people actually love. From selling out 5,000 units in a week to hitting 15,000+ Trustpilot reviews, SURI is proving you can create DTC magic in even the most boring category—if you take the time to get it right.For DTC founders scaling from $1M to $20M who want to increase retention and earn real customer love.Why "low expectations" created the perfect wedge for disruptionThe anti-agency approach to Meta ads that helped them scale profitablyHow they turned 15,000 reviews into a custom GPT to inform product devThe real reason they're dominating Trustpilot (and Amazon)Their upcoming launch into 1,900+ Target storesWho this is for: Brand builders in crowded or low-interest categories, especially if you're post-product-market fit and scaling retention/subscription.What to steal:Reframe a boring utility into a desirable ritualUse Trustpilot + Slack API to keep every team member close to customer voiceDon't overthink performance creative—fast iteration beats polished productionTimestamps00:00 Why toothbrushes are a massive but unloved category02:55 Building a better toothbrush through design and sustainability05:00 Finding product-market fit and early traction07:05 Why customers say they love this toothbrush09:40 How Suri's ad strategy evolved over time12:00 Growth mix across ads, email, creators, and retail15:00 Competing with Oral-B and Philips on shelf18:00 Using reviews as a growth and product feedback engine20:00 Retention, subscriptions, and gifting behavior22:00 Amazon strategy and retail expansion25:00 Long-term vision for Suri and redefining successHashtags#dtcpodcast #directtoconsumer #ecommerce #dtcbrands #productmarketfit #brandbuilding #consumerproducts #subscriptionbusiness #growthmarketing #metaads #amazonfba #retentionmarketing #founderstory #startuppodcast #physicalproducts Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

“Everything that's difficult that happens in our lives, especially in relationships, is showing us to ourselves. It's showing us where we have some healing to do or something to work out or fear to overcome.” – Thais GibsonToday's featured bestselling bookcaster is a researcher, relationship expert, keynote speaker, creator of the Integrated Attachment Theory™, and the founder of The Personal Development School, Thais Gibson. Thais and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from overcoming addiction to creating the Integrated Attachment Theory, embracing continuous learning, and tons more!!Key Things You'll Learn:How Thais turned her intense beginnings into a source of growth for herself and othersHow challenges can be powerful catalysts for transformationWhat the Integrated Attachment Theory is The four attachment styles and how they shape our relationshipsThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastThais' Site: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/Thais' Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B084T619HN/allbooksThais' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thais-gibson-podcast/id1478580185The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…785 – The Enjoyment Gap with Mandy Barbee Lanier: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-785-the-enjoyment-gap-with-mandy-barbee-lanier-mandyblanier/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/972 – How Embracing Discomfort Transforms Your Relationship with Yourself with Anna Shilina: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-972-how-embracing-discomfort-transforms-your-relationship-with-yourself-with-anna-shilina-an/455.5 – From Triggered to Tranquil with Dr. Susan Campbell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4555-from-triggered-to-tranquil-with-dr-susan-campbell-drsusan99/411 – Name That Mouse with David Wood: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-411-name-that-mouse-with-david-wood-_focusceo/1011 – Hardwired to Rise with Amy Koford: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1011-hardwired-to-rise-with-amy-koford-amykoford/777 – Attract & Manifest Good Luck with Victoria Marie Gallagher: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-777-attract-manifest-good-luck-with-victoria-marie-gallagher-loahypnotist/1031 – How Leaning Into Conflict Unlocks Growth and Legacy-Level Influence with Dana Lynn Bernstein: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1031-how-leaning-into-conflict-unlocks-growth-and-legacy-level-influence-with-dana-lynn-bernst/899 – How to Turn Disputes into Growth Opportunities with Kat Newport: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-899-how-to-turn-disputes-into-growth-opportunities-with-kat-newport/691 – How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life with Hilary DeCesare: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-691-how-to-spark-your-heart-and-ignite-your-life-with-hilary-decesare-hilarydecesare/#M2M Bonus – From Disco Queen to Divine Angel with Sister Dr. Jenna (@americameditate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-from-disco-queen-to-divine-angel-with-sister-dr-jenna-americameditate/769 – No More Faking It with Magda Kay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-769-no-more-faking-it-with-magda-kay/170 - Live & Love Beyond Your Dreams with Riana Milne (@RianaMilne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/170-live-love-beyond-your-dreams-with-riana-milne-rianamilne/

This is Episode 3 in our series, What If You're Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) — and today we're talking about time blocking.Time blocking is one of the most popular productivity strategies out there—used by CEOs, planners, and high-performance coaches in books like Deep Work by Cal Newport and programs like Getting Things Done. But what happens when your perfectly planned day gets hijacked by sick kids, spilled milk, or forgotten backpacks?In this episode, we unpack why time blocking often fails for moms—and how to reframe it so it finally works in your real, messy, unpredictable life. You'll learn how to use themed blocks, build in buffer space, and actually account for the invisible labor of motherhood.You're not the problem. The system just wasn't built for you. But we're changing that—starting today.Text us your feedback or questions!Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

Let's trust God's perfect timing.

There's ONE word that's absolutely destroying your progress in recovery. One word that's keeping you stuck, paralyzed, and living in a constant state of shame and disappointment. That word? Should. And sis, you need to stop shoulding all over yourself. Like, right now. Today. Because every time you tell yourself what you "should" be doing, what you "should" have accomplished by now, where you "should" be in your recovery—you're not motivating yourself. You're actually making it HARDER to take action. In this episode, I'm breaking down the science behind why "should" keeps you stuck, where all these "shoulds" come from in the first place, and giving you 5 powerful reframes you can start using TODAY to break free from the shame cycle and actually move forward. In this episode, you'll discover: The ONE word you need to stop using if you want to become the best version of yourself Where your "shoulds" come from (diet culture, perfectionism, family expectations, trauma, comparison) The science: Why "should" is the language of obligation, not empowerment Research from Stanford showing how "should" keeps your brain stuck in self-criticism instead of problem-solving How "shoulding" shows up specifically in eating disorder recovery Lindsey's personal story: "I should be over this by now" (like a bad boyfriend from 3 months ago) 5 powerful reframes to replace your "shoulds" with choice and compassion Why you're not behind, not failing, and not broken The edge: How to stop using "should" as an excuse to stay stuck A tangible homework assignment to catch yourself "shoulding" and reframe it If you've ever thought "I should eat this," "I should start today," "I should be further along," or "I should be over this by now"—this episode is your wake-up call. Stop shoulding. Start choosing. Become who you're BECOMING, not who you "should" be. KEY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

Ever notice how ADHD makes you crave chaos...until the chaos actually arrives and your brain completely shorts out? This week, co-host Isabelle Richards is living that paradox in real time. We're dropping this episode on Friday instead of our usual every-other-Wednesday schedule because Nashville is currently frozen solid and Isabelle is flying solo, recording from her phone in her kids' bedroom during a 6-day power outage and ice storm. She gets brutally honest about the ADHD crisis cycle: the superhuman first 48 hours, the inevitable crash that follows, and why—even after all the work, all the podcasting, all the self-compassion practice—her first instinct is still to absolutely destroy herself on the inside.If you've ever felt like a superhero one day and a deflated balloon the next, this one's for you. Isabelle shares the reframe that changed everything: what if your scattered brain isn't broken—it's actually trying to protect you? And here's the twist: the thing that pulled her out of the spiral was recording this very episode. Sometimes serving others is how we save ourselves.Here's what's coming your way:Why ADHD brains can be superhuman in the first 24-48 hours of chaos (and why the crash is inevitable)What happens to your inner critic when you lose your feedback loops—and why it gets so viciousHow to recognize when your brain is begging you to stop asking it to do too much (before you completely crash)Why hating routine while desperately needing it is the most brutal ADHD paradoxThe one tiny shift that can pull you out of the spiral when everything feels impossible-------Wait—What's That? Here are some of the terms mentioned in this episode explained:Here are some of the terms and people mentioned in this episode explained:Neurospicy: ADHD/neurodivergent community slang for having a brain that works differently. A playful, lighter way to say neurodivergent—because sometimes you need to be able to laugh at your beautiful, chaotic brain.Break in Routine: When your daily structure gets disrupted and suddenly you realize you were using that routine to survive all along. For ADHD brains, losing structure can be destabilizing even when you thought you hated having it in the first place.Paradox: The ADHD experience of hating routine while absolutely needing it to function. You resist structure until it's gone, and then everything falls apart—which is exactly what makes it so brutal.Feedback Loop: External validation or confirmation that helps you know you're on the right track. Without it, ADHD brains often default to the harshest possible self-judgment—like "you've made the worst decision" even when you probably made a fine decision.Deflated Balloon: The crash that comes after days of crisis mode. The superhuman energy is gone, you can't finish sentences, and everything feels impossible. It's the inevitable comedown after running on pure adrenaline.Mushy: When your brain feels foggy, slow, and unable to process normally. Not broken—just begging you to stop asking it to do too much. Sometimes mushy is your brain's way of protecting you.Bobby: Isabelle's husband and co-producer of the podcast. When she mentions he suggested recording this episode, it's part of why you're hearing this raw, real-time account of ADHD in crisis—the kind of messy, honest moment that might help you feel less alone in your own chaos.-------

Radical AI is building scientific superintelligence—AGI for science—through a closed-loop system that combines AI agents with fully robotic self-driving labs to accelerate materials discovery. The materials science industry has a fundamental innovation problem: discovering a single new material system takes 10-15+ years and costs north of $100 million. This economic reality has frozen innovation across aerospace, defense, semiconductors, and energy—industries still deploying materials developed 30 to 100 years ago. In this episode, Joseph Krause, Co-Founder and CEO of Radical AI, explains how his company is attacking the root causes: serial experimentation workflows, systematically lost experimental data, and the manufacturing scale-up gap. Working with the Department of Defense, Air Force Research Lab on hypersonics systems, and as an official partner to the DOE's Genesis mission, Radical AI is focused on high entropy alloys that maintain mechanical properties in extreme environments—the kind of enabling technology that unlocks entirely new product categories rather than optimizing existing ones. Topics Discussed: The structural economics preventing materials innovation: 10-15 year timelines, $100M+ discovery costs, and why companies default to decades-old materials Three fundamental process failures in scientific discovery: serial workflows that prevent parallelization, the 90%+ of experimental data that lives only in lab notebooks, and the valley of death between lab-scale discovery and manufacturing scale-up How closed-loop autonomous systems capture processing parameters during discovery—temperature ranges, pressure requirements, humidity impacts, precursor form factors—that map directly to manufacturing conditions High entropy alloys as beachhead: 10^40 possible combinations from the periodic table, requiring materials that maintain strength and corrosion resistance at 2,000-4,000°F in oxidative environments created by hypersonic flight The strategic rationale for simultaneous government and commercial GTM: government for long-shot applications like nuclear fusion and access to world-class science institutions; commercial customers in aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy for near-term product applications Why Radical AI focuses on enabling technology rather than optimization technology—solving for markets where novel materials unlock new products, not incremental margin improvements GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Engineer downstream adoption barriers into your initial system architecture: Joseph identified that customer skepticism centered on manufacturability, not discovery speed. Most prospects understood AI could accelerate experimentation but questioned whether discoveries could scale to production without restarting the entire process. Radical AI's response was architectural: their closed-loop system captures processing parameters—temperature ranges, pressures, precursor concentrations, humidity effects, form factors like powders versus pellets—during the discovery phase. This data maps directly to manufacturing conditions, eliminating the traditional restart cycle. The lesson: In deep tech, the adoption barrier isn't usually your core innovation—it's the adjacent problems customers know will surface later. Engineer those solutions into your system from day one rather than treating them as future optimization problems. Select beachheads where problem complexity matches your technical advantage: Radical AI chose high entropy alloys not because the market was largest, but because the search space is intractable for humans—10^40 possible combinations that would take millions of years to experimentally test. This creates a natural moat where their ML-driven autonomous system has exponential advantage over traditional approaches. Joseph explicitly distinguished "enabling technology" (unlocking new products) from "optimization technology" (improving margins on existing products), then targeted markets with products ready to deploy but blocked by materials constraints. The strategic insight: beachhead selection should optimize for where your technical approach has structural advantage and where success unlocks new market creation, not just better unit economics. Structure dual-track GTM to derisk technology while building commercial pipeline: Radical AI simultaneously pursues government contracts (DOD, Air Force Research Lab, DOE Genesis) and commercial customers (aerospace, defense primes, automotive, energy). This isn't market hedging—it's strategic complementarity. Government provides access to the world's most advanced scientific institutions, funding for applications with 10-20 year horizons like nuclear fusion, and willingness to bridge the valley of death that scares commercial buyers. Commercial customers provide clear near-term product applications, faster revenue cycles, and market validation. Joseph views them as converging rather than divergent, since transformative materials apply across both. The playbook: in frontier tech, government and commercial aren't either/or choices—structure them as parallel tracks that derisk each other while your technology matures. Reframe the economics of the innovation process itself: Joseph didn't pitch faster materials discovery—he reframed the entire process from serial to parallel, from data-loss to data-capture, from discovery-manufacturing gap to integrated workflow. This changes the fundamental economics: instead of 10-15 years and $100M+ per material, the conversation shifts to discovering and scaling multiple materials simultaneously with manufacturing parameters already mapped. This reframing unlocks budgets from companies that had stopped innovating because the traditional process was economically irrational. The insight: when industries have stopped innovating entirely, the problem isn't usually that existing processes are too slow—it's that the process itself is structurally broken. Identify and articulate the broken process, not just the speed/cost improvement. Lead with civilizational impact to filter for long-term aligned stakeholders: Joseph explicitly positions Radical AI as "building a company that fundamentally impacts the human race" and tells prospective talent, "if you are focused on a mission and not a job, this is the place for you." This isn't recruiting copy—it's strategic filtering. In frontier tech with 10-15 year commercialization horizons, you need customers, partners, investors, and talent who think in decades, not quarters. Mission-driven positioning attracts stakeholders aligned with category creation over optimization and filters out those seeking incremental improvements. It also provides air cover for decisions that prioritize long-term technological breakthroughs over short-term revenue optimization. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

This episode is part of the Unavailable for Self-Abandonment series — conversations for women who are done negotiating with themselves.If you've ever wondered why confidence feels solid one moment and shaky the next, especially when things get uncomfortable, this episode will shift everything. Confidence isn't lost in discomfort — it's built there.We're breaking down why discomfort shows up right before growth, how to interpret it correctly, and what to do instead of abandoning yourself the moment things feel unfamiliar. This is about self-trust, nervous system safety, and learning how to stay with yourself long enough for confidence to form.This isn't about pushing harder or fixing yourself.It's about learning how to stay connected to who you already are — especially in the gap.WHAT WE GET INTO✨ Confidence Grows in the GapThe gap — the space between uncomfortable and comfortable — is where most people panic, overthink, and assume something has gone wrong. But that gap is actually the training ground. Discomfort isn't random — it's information.✨ What “Uncomfortable” Is Really SignalingDiscomfort isn't danger. It's your nervous system saying, “This is new. Pay attention.” New boundaries, new standards, new versions of you. Alert doesn't mean incapable — it means unfamiliar.✨ Why Interpretation Is EverythingTwo people can experience the same discomfort and walk away with completely different outcomes. Your interpretation shapes your confidence, your identity, and your future choices. Same sensation — different meaning.✨ The Bridge Between Uncomfortable and ComfortableComfort isn't something you wait for — it's something you create through repetition. Confidence forms when you stay instead of escape long enough for unfamiliar to become familiar.

Most parents are doing everything they can to raise good kids, and still feeling exhausted, reactive, and unsure if they're actually helping in the long run.So much parenting advice is obsessed with today's behavior: listening, sharing, cooperating, “being good.” But this episode zooms out and asks a much bigger question: Who are you raising your child to become?Kristin sits down with parenting researcher, Whole Parent founder, and author Jon Fogel to challenge one of the most deeply ingrained ideas in parenting: that control and obedience create resilient kids. Together, they unpack why obedience can look like a win in the short term, while quietly undermining confidence, resilience, and emotional health over time: and what actually builds those skills instead.They explore how everyday power struggles shape the adult your child will eventually become, why so many well-intentioned discipline strategies backfire, and how shifting from rules to values can completely change your home dynamic.This episode will:* Help you shift your focus from short-term obedience to long-term emotional health* Reframe discipline as skill-building, not behavior control* Clarify the difference between rules and values — and why values actually stick* Explain why yelling is a nervous system issue, not a discipline strategy* Give you a framework for parenting with respect, boundaries, and authorityThis conversation will change how you think about discipline, power, and success in parenting. It's for parents who want to stop micromanaging behavior and start raising confident, capable adults, without losing boundaries or authority along the way.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does staying alcohol-free feel like an obligation or a constant battle? Coach Jason reveals a surprisingly simple yet scientifically measurable mindset tool: the shift from "I have to" to "I get to." Discover how this reframe moves you out of your survival-based limbic system and activates your prefrontal cortex, the seat of discipline and self-control. Learn why "I have to" reinforces resistance while "I get to" naturally boosts dopamine, turning your alcohol-free journey from a punishment into an empowering life of possibility and mental clarity.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

This week, J.John speaks with Jo Hargreaves, the Faith Filled Therapist. Jo offers fascinating insights at the intersection of neuroscience and Scripture, showing how refocusing our attention on God's Word can transform the way we think. Please note: today's episode includes discussion of topics such as the use of spells and drug use. Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration.Click to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.John Sign Up:https://www.jjohn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobalInstagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

As Pete prepares to have his tonsils removed, he asks Jen for mental frameworks he can use during his two-week recovery.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we use our internal google translator to switch negative language into positive action?How might we switch the words "have to" to "get to"?When life throws us a curveball, how might we embrace this unexpected path?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Confirm uses organizational network analysis to surface hidden high performers and toxic actors that traditional performance reviews miss - identifying the quiet contributors everyone relies on and the problematic employees who manage up effectively. In this episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with David Murray, Cofounder & CEO of Confirm, to dissect their most painful go-to-market lessons. David shares why leading with methodology superiority torpedoed their early sales, the specific discovery framework that flipped their win rate, and how they segment the four distinct HR buying motions that require completely different sales approaches. Topics Discussed: Why traditional performance reviews are 60% manager bias according to research by Maynard Goff How organizational network analysis identifies introverted high performers and manages-up toxic actors The catastrophic early GTM mistake: positioning against existing processes Discovery frameworks for conservative buyers in compliance-heavy functions Talk ratio targets and silence techniques from clinical psychology applied to enterprise sales Channel testing methodology that identified LinkedIn ads as their primary acquisition driver The four-quadrant framework for HR sales: CHRO vs line manager, company-wide vs HR-only tools Messaging strategies that balance shock factor with substantive education GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Discovery trumps differentiation in category creation: Confirm's design partner had promoted toxic employees and lost quiet high performers in the same cycle—a perfect case study for their ONA methodology. But when they pitched other HR leaders with "here's why your approach is broken," they hit walls. The shift: stop selling methodology, start diagnosing pain. Reference what you've observed at similar companies—"Some folks at your size tell us they struggle with X, is that true for you?"—then let prospects surface their version of the problem. Only after they've articulated their pain do you map your differentiated approach to their specific context. Target buyer timing, not just buyer titles: Confirm identified a specific trigger: HR leaders in their first 1-2 months at a new company. These leaders are hired to make change and need early wins. The outreach question: "How are you looking to make your mark?" This surfaces whether they're hungry for innovation or managing political capital. A newly hired CHRO has different motivations than a 5-year veteran protecting their process choices. Map your outreach to career timing, not just seniority. Enforce 50/30/20 talk ratios in discovery: David's target: prospects speak 60-80% of discovery calls, with 50% being acceptable. If you're talking more than half the time, you're pitching, not discovering. The clinical psychology technique: positive encouragers ("yeah," "huh") plus deliberate silence after open-ended questions. Prospects will fill silence with the real issues—budget constraints, political dynamics, past vendor failures. This intel is gold for multi-threading and objection handling later. Test channel-message fit with minimal spend: Confirm's approach: "do everything a little bit and see what sticks." They found LinkedIn ads with precise targeting (title, company size, recent job changes) delivered qualified pipeline cost-effectively, while other channels didn't. The framework: allocate 10-15% of budget across 5-6 channels for 60 days, measure cost-per-qualified-meeting, then concentrate spend. Plan for 3-6 month creative refresh cycles as audiences develop ad fatigue—this isn't set-and-forget. Map your product to the HR buying matrix: David identifies four distinct quadrants: (1) CHRO buyer, company-wide deployment = traditional enterprise sale, 6-18 month cycles, heavy multi-threading required; (2) CHRO buyer, HR-only tool = shorter cycles but still executive selling; (3) Line manager buyer, company-wide = requires bottom-up adoption mechanics; (4) Line manager buyer, HR-only = SMB-style transactional sale. Confirm operates in quadrant 1—the longest, most complex sale. Most founders don't explicitly map which quadrant they're in, leading to mismatched sales motions and blown forecasts. Use provocative messaging with technical substance: "One-click performance reviews" generated meetings because it triggered both excitement (managers hate writing reviews) and concern (is AI replacing human judgment?). The key: the shock factor gets the meeting, but you need depth on the call. Confirm's explanation: the AI aggregates data from Asana, Jira, OKRs, peer feedback, and self-reflections to reduce recency bias, then generates a draft managers edit. The dystopian concern becomes a feature when you explain the data anchoring. Surface-level shock without technical credibility burns trust. Adjust for organizational risk tolerance by function: HR and healthcare share conservative buying cultures due to compliance, documentation, and legal requirements. David contrasts this with selling to CTOs or engineers who "kick tires and want to break things." This affects everything: longer evaluation cycles, more stakeholders in legal/compliance, emphasis on security and data handling, reference checks weighted heavily. If you're selling to risk-averse functions, adjust your content (white papers, compliance documentation), your timeline expectations, and your change management positioning. Reframe education as extraction, not instruction: David's mental model shift: "I need to learn from them" replaced "I need to educate them." In practice: "I've heard from others that calibration meetings consume 10+ hours per cycle with unclear outcomes. They tried approaches like forced ranking or manager-only decisions. Have you experimented with either?" This positions you as a pattern-matcher across their peer group, not a lecturer. They become receptive to alternatives because you've demonstrated you understand their world through other customers' experiences. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Have you ever stared at your to-do list, felt that familiar dread, and suddenly decided that reorganising your sock drawer was the most important task in the world? What if that delay you keep shaming yourself for isn’t laziness at all—but your mind trying to protect you from something it perceives as threatening? In this powerful episode, we shatter the myth that procrastination is a character flaw or lack of discipline. The truth is far more revealing: procrastination isn’t the enemy—it’s a messenger. It’s a mirror reflecting how we manage emotion, fear, and self-worth. While the world tells you to push harder and discipline yourself into action, something far more transformative happens when you stop fighting the delay and start understanding it. This episode reveals three transformative insights about the psychology behind procrastination and how to turn delay into self-awareness. The Comfort of Future Self-Deception: Every time you tell yourself “I’ll do it tomorrow,” your brain is playing its favourite trick. We imagine a future version of ourselves who is infinitely capable—a superhero who will have more energy, more focus, more time. Psychologists call this temporal discounting: we prioritise immediate comfort over future benefit. And here’s the trap—every time we delay, we get a tiny hit of relief. Dopamine whispers that we escaped discomfort, and that relief reinforces the habit. We don’t procrastinate to waste time. We procrastinate to avoid pain. The next time you catch yourself scrolling instead of starting, pause and ask: what am I trying not to feel? It’s rarely laziness. It’s emotional protection. The Fear Factor—Perfectionism in Disguise: Behind every chronic procrastinator, there’s usually a perfectionist hiding. We delay not because we don’t care, but because we care too much. The thought of doing something imperfectly triggers fear of judgment, rejection, and even success itself. So we wait. We polish. We overthink. Because as long as the task isn’t done, it can’t be wrong. “If I never finish, I never fail”—that’s the quiet logic of procrastination. Safety disguised as strategy. But here’s the paradox: by avoiding the discomfort of imperfection, we create the pain of paralysis. Progress doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from movement. Rewriting Your Procrastination Story: Once you understand procrastination, you can begin to rewire it. The key is not to fight it, but to get curious about it. Start small—break overwhelming goals into tiny doable steps. The brain loves completion, and even micro-successes release dopamine that fuels momentum. Reframe the task: instead of “I have to finish,” try “I’ll just begin.” Beginning is often the hardest part, and once you start, inertia works for you instead of against you. Most importantly, replace self-criticism with self-compassion. Research shows that people who forgive themselves for procrastinating are far less likely to repeat the pattern. When you remove the shame, you remove the resistance. This isn’t just an episode—it’s permission to stop shaming yourself and start listening to what your delays are trying to tell you. Procrastination is your mind saying something here feels too heavy, too uncertain, or too much. When you listen with compassion, the delay dissolves and action feels natural again. The goal isn’t to conquer procrastination. It’s to understand it. And once you understand it, you are free. You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube. Newsletter: https://catherineplano.com for transformation. Instagram: @catherineplano for inspiration.

Karen Kelly is a keynote speaker, sales trainer, fractional sales leader, and recognized women-in-sales expert. She helps companies find, recruit, onboard, and promote top female sales talent while empowering women founders and sales professionals to thrive in modern selling environments.With deep experience across corporate sales and leadership, Karen emphasizes emotional intelligence, authenticity, and connection as the true drivers of sales success today. Her work centers on helping sellers move beyond hustle and pressure to lead with confidence, clarity, and heart.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Karen Kelly to explore how reframing fear and revealing authenticity can transform sales conversations. Karen shares her personal journey from selling with a “head and hustle” mindset to embracing heart-centered selling through inner work and self-awareness.The conversation dives into the power of pausing, listening deeply, and creating emotional safety for buyers. Karen introduces her “Three R's” framework, Reframe, Reveal, and Revisit, and explains why fear, not price or competition, is often the real reason deals stall. This episode challenges traditional sales tactics and offers practical insights for selling with confidence, empathy, and purpose.KEY TAKEAWAYSPausing before reacting creates space for deeper understanding and stronger conversations.Sales success starts with self-awareness—you can't authentically connect outward until you look inward.Fear is the primary driver of buyer indecision; sellers must bring confidence and clarity, not pressure.The Three R's framework—Reframe, Reveal, Revisit—helps sellers navigate modern sales conversations.A full pipeline creates an abundance mindset, making authenticity and detachment easier.Trust-building, empathy, and connection are critical strengths in today's sales landscape.QUOTESI sold from the head and hustle… on paper I was winning, but on the inside I felt empty.If you can't connect with yourself, how are you in a position to do it with others?Salesforce says the number one complaint buyers have is that they don't feel heard.Our goal is to bring confidence to their doubt and direction to their indecision.

A new year can feel hopeful and heavy at the same time. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana (filling in for Avik) sits down with spiritual teacher and transformation guide Ashmita Arora to explore a bold question: is there one root cause behind most human suffering, and one solution that keeps getting missed? This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck in repeating patterns, burnout, relationship strain, or self-pressure. Ashmita breaks down how attachment fuels overwhelm, and how detachment (especially in perception) can create real freedom, clarity, and peace. About the Guest: Ashmita Arora is a spiritual teacher, transformation guide, entrepreneur, and author. She is the founder of an intuitive practice and creator of Portal to Self, a transformational journey focused on clarity, release, and integration. Key Takeaways: Identify the attachment driving your stress (perfection, success, approval, control). Practice detachment by changing how you perceive the situation, not just the situation itself. Use meditation consistently to reconnect with your body's signals of expansion vs contraction. Reframe “mistakes” by assigning new meaning and looking for the lesson. Ask before big choices: “Is this fear, guilt, or obligation?” How to Connect With the Guest: https://www.ashmitaarora.com/    If you're in immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or your regional suicide prevention helpline. Here are reliable, widely used crisis lines by region: United States  :   988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (24/7). SAMHSA+1 Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (24/7). Crisis Text Line LGBTQ+ (The Trevor Project, youth) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (24/7). The Trevor Project+1 Trans Lifeline — US (877) 565-8860 (hours vary; peer support). translifeline.org+1 Canada  :   9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 9-8-8 (24/7). 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline+1 Crisis Text Line (via Kids Help Phone) — text 686868 (24/7). Crisis Text Line Trans Lifeline — Canada (877) 330-6366 (hours vary). translifeline.org United Kingdom & Ireland:     Samaritans (UK & ROI) — call 116 123 (free, 24/7). Samaritans+1 Shout (UK) – Crisis Text Line affiliate — text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). Shout 85258+1 50808 / “Text About It” (Ireland) — text HELLO/TALK to 50808 (24/7). Text About It+1 Australia  :   Lifeline — call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat online. Lifeline New Zealand  :   1737 “Need to talk?” — call or text 1737 (24/7).   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

If you've spent years caring what people think, here's the truth: you're not “weak,” despite what others might tell you. This isn't another motivational video that shames you into a false sense of hyper-confidence. Instead, we explore how your mind is running a survival pattern no one taught you to interrupt. Social judgment activates the same neural networks as physical pain, and your brain predicts rejection long before anything happens.  The reason we're talking about this is that up to 60% of major decisions are influenced by perceived social judgment. That is not a good statistic. In this episode, we break down the 7-step process that finally helps you: Stop performing for imaginary audiences Separate your identity from other people's reactions Build self-trust with evidence (not hype) Reframe rejection so it stops feeling personal Challenge the internal narrator that keeps you small Hold your ground in real-time moments If you're exhausted from people-pleasing, shrinking, overthinking, or shaping your life around imagined opinions, this episode will hit exactly where it needs to. ⚡️Join my annual 21-Day Brain Detox Challenge: reset your mind, break toxic thought cycles, and build real mental resilience—$50 off + a FREE surprise gift from Dr. Leaf with code WELCOME50! Register here: https://21daybraindetox.com

In this candid and grounded coaching session, Christine works with Vanessa, who is navigating a season of major transition—emotionally, physically, and relationally. After a recent car accident, a job layoff, and re-entering the dating world, Vanessa finds herself at a powerful crossroads: learning how to speak honestly about concerns early in a relationship instead of withholding to protect someone else's feelings. Christine helps Vanessa see how "withholding" is often disguised as kindness, but actually blocks true intimacy. Together, they explore how unspoken concerns—especially around health, sleep, and long-term compatibility—can quietly erode connection if left unaddressed. The session becomes a masterclass in how to practice radical honesty with love, maturity, and self-responsibility. If you struggle to speak up in relationships, fear hurting others by being honest, or notice yourself over-adapting to keep the peace, this episode will help you understand why truth is not only necessary—but essential—for real intimacy.   Consider / Ask Yourself: Do you hold back concerns in relationships to avoid conflict or discomfort? Are you afraid that honesty might sabotage connection or intimacy? Do you notice yourself adapting or minimizing your needs early in relationships? Where might you be confusing caretaking with love? Are you dating (or partnering) with clear intention—or avoiding difficult conversations?   Key Insights and A-HAs: Withholding information is not kindness—it creates emotional distance. Honesty early in relationships prevents deeper confusion later. Boundaries are not about changing others; they're about honoring yourself. Emotional intimacy requires courage, not perfection. Speaking truth with love strengthens connection rather than destroying it.   How to Deepen the Work: Notice where you feel a "withhold" in your body—tightness, anxiety, or avoidance. Practice sharing concerns from a grounded, non-blaming place. Reframe honesty as an act of love rather than a risk. Ask yourself: If I don't say this now, how will it affect me later? Focus on breaking patterns of over-adapting or people-pleasing in relationships.   Coaching with Christine Christine has been coaching individuals for over 20 years and works with a small number of private clients at a time to provide deep, personalized support. If you feel called to explore coaching, email jill@christinehassler.com for more information.   Social Media + Resources:  Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!

This week, Travis sits down with Lorraine Marchand, acclaimed consultant, author, educator, and innovation leader. Lorraine has spent her career shaping how organizations—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—approach problem solving and sustained growth. She's co-author of No Fear, No Failure: Five Principles for Sustaining Growth Through Innovation and brings decades of experience from roles at Bristol Myers Squibb, IBM, and on advisory boards for Johnson & Johnson and Hewlett Packard. On this episode we talk about: How Lorraine's father sparked her curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit at age 12 The invention of the “Sugar Cube” and her first lesson in innovation and royalties The difference between convergent and divergent problem solving Why fear of failure cripples innovation—and how to overcome it How Lorraine's new book helps leaders build a culture that encourages experimentation Top 3 Takeaways Curiosity and problem solving can be taught early—and they're the foundation of building wealth and innovation. The biggest barrier to innovation isn't lack of ideas; it's fear of failure and organizational rigidity. Success comes from reframing failure as learning, taking consistent risks, and staying commercially focused on solving real customer problems. Notable Quotes “Parents have a powerful role in cultivating curiosity and developing future innovators—don't take it lightly.” “The only problems worth solving are the ones customers will pay you to fix.” “Fear of failure stops innovation before it starts. Reframe it as learning, and you'll open up entirely new possibilities.” Connect with Lorraine Marchand: LinkedIn: Lorraine Marchand on LinkedIn Website: lorrainemarchand.com Book: No Fear, No Failure – available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the all-in-one sales & marketing platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That pressured, spinning energy of "I just need to figure this out" is something most coaches know all too well. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful reframe that can shift how you approach your coaching goals and help you move forward without self-judgment. If you've been judging yourself for not having things figured out yet, this episode will help you let go of that pressure and find your next step.    For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/273    Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach      Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

If you've ever set goals you genuinely want… and still watched yourself stall, second-guess, or fall back into old patterns, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the missing piece of goal setting that almost no one talks about — the part that makes goals feel inevitable instead of exhausting. This isn't about more discipline or a better plan. It's about who you believe yourself to be while you're going after what you want. If you're tired of forcing change and wondering why it never sticks, this conversation will make a lot of things finally click. In this episode, we unpack:Why traditional goal setting fails even when you really want the goal The identity shift that makes follow-through feel natural instead of forced How to turn goals into powerful present-tense identity statements Real examples of identity-based change in work, leadership, and motherhood What unapologetic living actually looks like in real life — not in theory Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Daily Kickstart (free download): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Stay connected:Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rebolson

Reframe challenges as powerful lessons that guide you toward growth and resilience in your health journey. If you want to take this work deeper, grab my book The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness. ✨ It's the roadmap midlife women are using to lead themselves powerfully in the health arena and beyond. Available now at https://theconsistencycode.com