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#951: Join us as we sit down with Josh & Katy Whalen — founders of Joi + Blokes. After navigating their own health challenges, this husband-and-wife team set out to create a system where people feel heard, supported, and empowered at every stage of their health journey. In this episode, Josh and Katy open up about overcoming hormone imbalances that impacted their sex drive and marriage. They dive into the power of personalized peptide therapy, the benefits of testosterone optimization, and how modern lifestyle factors – like chronic stress, lack of sunlight, and sedentary jobs – can quietly wreck your hormone levels. If you've been feeling off, low energy, or disconnected in your relationship, this conversation breaks down what could actually be happening in your body and what you can do about it.   To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TheBossticks.com   To connect with Joi click HERE   To connect with Blokes click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   Visit http://joiandblokes.com/skinny and use code SKINNY for 25% off your first purchase & 65% off Diagnostic Labs.   This episode is sponsored by Woo More Play To learn more about Woo More Play visit https://woomoreplay.com/discount/skinny and use code SKINNY for 20% off.    This episode is sponsored by Starbucks.  Order now on the app. Learn more at http://Starbucks.com.   This episode is sponsored by The American Beverage Association Visit http://goodtoknowfacts.org for more information.   This episode is sponsored by Gusto Try Gusto today at http://gusto.com/skinny, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.   This episode is sponsored by Sam Edelman Visit us at http://samedelman.com to explore everything you need for spring and get 15% off with code skinny15.   This episode is sponsored by Experian  Get started with the Experian App now!   This episode is sponsored by LTK If you're a brand or founder, get on the LTK brand demo list to see it for yourself. Sign up here http://shopltk.com/skinny and see the platform in action. If you're a creator, my referral link (https://creator.shopltk.com/apply/creator/home?utm_source=pd1&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=acquire&utm_content=TheSkinnyConfidential) to apply there while we keep the conversation led by the brand story. Produced by Dear Media

Send a textIn this powerful episode of Shine On Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with Xanet Pailet, nationally recognized sex and intimacy coach, bestselling author, and founder of Passionate Intimacy Retreats, for an honest conversation about healing intimacy, rebuilding trust, and rediscovering passion in long-term relationships. Jeanne shares her deeply personal journey from a twenty-six-year sexless marriage to helping couples create emotional safety, stronger communication, and deeper physical connection.This episode explores why so many couples struggle with intimacy, how emotional vulnerability can transform a relationship, and what it really takes to repair a disconnected marriage. Dionne Malush and Jeanne Paylette talk about desire, communication, healing from shame, redefining sex, and creating a more fulfilling love life. If you are looking for insight on relationship healing, emotional intimacy, sexless marriage recovery, and reconnecting with your partner, this episode is filled with compassionate wisdom and real hope.Connect with Xanet here:Website: https://www.powerofpleasure.com/about/https://www.passionateintimacyretreats.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xanet-pailet-2b464671/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xanetpop/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xanetpop/Support the showConnect with Dionne Malush Instagram: @dionnerealtyonepgh LinkedIN: /in/dionnemalush Website: www.dionnemalush.com Facebook: /dmalush LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

Send in your music story!The Kurt Cobain case never stopped haunting music culture, but the latest round of reporting throws gasoline on the debate: independent forensic claims are once again pushing the idea that what was ruled a suicide in 1994 may have been homicide. We sit with the uncomfortable part, not just the theories, but the logic gaps that keep showing up whenever people reexamine the evidence.We dig into the specific details listeners keep bringing up when they search for answers: missing fingerprints on the weapon, questions about the scene, and why certain facts feel incompatible with a clean “case closed” narrative. We also talk about how internet-era true crime changes the way cold cases are challenged, and why a high-profile death like this draws endless reanalysis from podcasts, researchers, and everyday fans who can't shake the inconsistencies.Then we zoom out to the real-world mechanics: what does it actually take to reopen a closed case, and who has the power to make that happen? Along the way we explore motive lanes people argue about, from intimate partner statistics to music industry pressure, plus a few wild hypotheticals that show how wide speculation gets when official clarity feels thin. If you care about Nirvana history, true crime forensics, and the messy intersection of celebrity and policing, this one is for you.Listen now, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What piece of evidence or unanswered question sticks with you the most?Check out our Website! Become a member!Support the showPlease give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version head over to our Youtube for video content! Follow the Instagram for special content and weekly updates. Check out our website and leave us a voice message to be heard on the show or find out more about the guests!Ever wanted to start your own podcast? Here is a link to get started!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1964696https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCONMXkuIfpVizopNb_CoIGghttps://www.instagram.com/hook_and_bridge_podcast/https://www.thehookandbridgepodcast.com/

JOIN CHERISHED >> ⁠https://www.khorrocks.com/cherished⁠⁠We've been sold the lie that the honeymoon phase is the peak. That the best s3x you'll ever have happens at the beginning.That once you move in together, build a life, get busy, have responsibilities… it's unrealistic to expect that same heat.I don't accept that.In this final episode of the Cherished Woman Codes mini-series, we're diving into Code 3: Magnetic Intimacy.Inside this episode, we explore:• Why emotional intimacy is the foundation for s3xual intimacy• How over-functioning, resentment and people-pleasing quietly kill desire• The difference between “getting off” and actually connecting• Why outsourcing your pleasure to your partner drains polarity• How pleasure practices regulate your nervous system and increase libido• Body image, low libido and real-life seasons of intimacy• How to talk about sex without it feeling awkward or clinical• Why better sex makes you want more s3x• Why the honeymoon phase is not the peak - it's the training groundI also share vulnerably about my own journey into deeper orgasm, safety and opening in intimacy - and what it actually took to feel fully cracked open and connected in my relationship.

First up on the podcast, a peek into the roiling seas of U.S. science policy. ScienceInsider Editor Jocelyn Kaiser talks about shifting leadership at the National Science Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as a dip in funding rates by the National Institutes of Health. Staff Writer Robert F. Service covers proposed restrictions on access by international researchers and students to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Contributing Correspondent Warren Cornwall talks about the Department of Energy's rush to loosen radiation exposure standards. Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone discusses why an accusation of nuclear weapons testing in China could spark a new round of weapons testing in the United States and Russia. Next on the show, this year's children's book roundup features everything from a look at space law to a clever wartime spider farmer. Senior Editor Valerie Thompson joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss the books and the reviews of them, written by Science staffers (and sometimes their kids). This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up on the podcast, a peek into the roiling seas of U.S. science policy. ScienceInsider Editor Jocelyn Kaiser talks about shifting leadership at the National Science Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as a dip in funding rates by the National Institutes of Health. Staff Writer Robert F. Service covers proposed restrictions on access by international researchers and students to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Contributing Correspondent Warren Cornwall talks about the Department of Energy's rush to loosen radiation exposure standards. Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone discusses why an accusation of nuclear weapons testing in China could spark a new round of weapons testing in the United States and Russia. Next on the show, this year's children's book roundup features everything from a look at space law to a clever wartime spider farmer. Senior Editor Valerie Thompson joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss the books and the reviews of them, written by Science staffers (and sometimes their kids). This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Jonathan debate the Cleveland Cavaliers' performance and whether the team has proven to be a true contender. They discuss Chandler Parsons' comments regarding talent versus toughness, evaluate the impact of Jaylen Brown on the Boston Celtics, and provide a health update on Jarrett Allen. 01:00 - Cavs Fan Allegations 03:20 - Parsons On Cavs Toughness 07:22 - Celtics And Knicks Matchups

There are seasons when you look at your life, your business, even your calling—and quietly wonder where the fire went. If that's you, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale.   In this episode, I'm opening up about what it really looks like to rediscover your passion when you feel disconnected, drained, or just not as alive as you used to. We talk about faith-based motherhood, mindset shifts, healing, and how growth in your business often starts with tending to your heart first.   In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ Why losing your spark doesn't mean you've lost your calling ✨ How God uses hidden or slow seasons to produce deeper healing and clarity ✨ The connection between emotional health, podcast growth, and sustainable leadership ✨ Simple mindset shifts that help you reignite vision without striving   More than anything, I want you to walk away knowing you're not behind—you're becoming. The fire isn't gone. It may just need oxygen.   Take a moment to listen, reflect, and invite God into this season with you. And if this speaks to your heart, share it with a friend or leave a review so more women can find this message.   Grab your tickets here for the Firebrand Story Room happening on May 5th-6th, and don't forget to download your free 3-step Brand Clarity resource to help you get clear on your messaging for 2026!   3 Steps to Brand Clarity: www.melissaleahughes.com/free-guides    Website: www.melissaleahughes.com   Connect with Melissa:   TikTok: TiktokMelissa Lea Hughes's Creator Profile   Melissa's Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/melissaleahughes   Rise Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en   Facebook: Facebookfacebook.com/melissa.harrington.758   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes

COME CRAFT AND DREAM WITH ME!https://book.usesession.com/s/Lz-DyeZtlUWe're doing it! Getting together my Magic Makers!!!In this episode I talk about stepping into our visions for the year in a BIGGER, more INTENTIONAL way and how to take your vision boards (or lack there of one) to the next more beautifully inspired level. Come chit chat about cool ways to really dive into your vision AND come thrift with me for a bit too...Say what?!? I know...we're seriously hanging out together on this one!Want to hang more? We're doing a free virtual COMMUNITY CRAFT event on March 20th. Sign up and join us!!! https://book.usesession.com/s/Lz-DyeZtlUIf this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence coaching and creative branding energy (& hit the

Lebanon is being dragged back into conflict as Hezbollah resumed attacks on Israel following the Iran strikes. Simona Foltyn reports from the outskirts of the capital city of Beirut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Lebanon is being dragged back into conflict as Hezbollah resumed attacks on Israel following the Iran strikes. Simona Foltyn reports from the outskirts of the capital city of Beirut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In this episode of EdChoice Chats, Brian Ledtke talks with Madison Marino Doan, a Policy Analyst in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, and Jonathan Butcher, the Acting Director of the Center for Education Policy and Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation. They discuss the critical importance of civics education in America as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary and explore the current state of civics education, the need for reform, and the role of parents in advocating for better educational standards.

Our guest today is Amanda Suffecool. Amanda is a Pro 2A leader, trainer, and educator. She is the only nationally syndicated FEMALE who hosts a Pro-2A syndicated radio show, “Eye On The Target.” And, she is a Member of the NRA Board of Directors with the Reform Party. 1) Let's talk about the NRA Board of Directors election. You are running for your second term as an NRA 2.0 Reformer. 2) How do people make informed decisions about who to vote for? (vetted list at electANewNRA.com) 3) The annual NRA Annual Meeting is coming up in Houston, TX – tell us about this event. Who should go and what should they expect to experience there? (Voices of the Second Amendment Podcaster row) 4) You are a perpetual trainer who seeks out training with a wide variety of trainers. Is this by design? 5) Tell us about being the only nationally syndicated FEMALE who hosts Pro 2A radio show: Eyeonthetargetradio. 6) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 3.2.26

JOIN CHERISHED >> https://www.khorrocks.com/cherished⁠If you've ever thought:“Why doesn't he just get it?”“I've already told him and nothing changed.”“I wish he would just step up without me asking.”This episode is going to feel personal.Because here's the truth most ambitious women don't realise:You are not lacking communication.You are over-communicating from CEO energy.And you cannot feel soft, desired, and deeply connectedwhile you're managing the dynamic.This is Part 2 of the Cherished Woman Codes mini-series, and today we're diving into Code 2: Heart-Led Communication.Not nagging less.Not shrinking.Not lowering your standards.But learning how to speak from your heart instead of your performance review.In This Episode We Cover:✨ Why “I already told him” isn't the same as heart-led communication✨ How over-functioning turns you into the manager instead of the muse✨ The subtle ways mind-reading kills intimacy✨ Why hinting and passive resentment create defensiveness✨ The CEO trap in relationships✨ How to ask for more without creating distance✨ The difference between criticism and clarity✨ Why emotional intimacy is the foundation of sexual intimacy✨ How regular check-ins transform conflict✨ The communication shift that makes you feel heard, seen and supported

Shaun White admits that losing at the 2014 Sochi Olympics had nothing to do with his body and everything to do with his heart not being in it. That honest reckoning launched a years-long process of rebuilding from the inside out, patching broken relationships, ditching a fake social media persona, and assembling a team that actually shared his vision. Then a training crash in New Zealand left him with 62 stitches and lungs full of blood just months before the 2018 Olympics, forcing a gut-check question: how badly do you really want this? His answer carried him to a third gold medal and the most emotionally charged finish of his career. Whether you are chasing a world record or a business breakthrough, Shaun's approach to mental resilience, goal-setting, and self-discovery applies directly to your life. Buy a copy of Shaun's book Shaun White: Airborne In this episode you will: Discover why raw talent is never enough to win when your heart is not fully committed to the goal Learn how resolving personal and relational friction off the field can unlock peak performance on it Understand why pairing a massive goal with small, specific, even playful sub-goals keeps motivation alive Recognize the trap of delayed happiness and how to find fulfillment along the path rather than only at the finish line Build a mental framework for separating your self-worth from outcomes so loss stops defining you For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1895 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Amy Purdy Lindsey Vonn Mikaela Shiffrin Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It is the last week of February and KB is catching up with a heartfelt faith check-in for anyone who has been feeling distant from God. She shares recent life updates, travel, and a decision she is prayerfully discerning around intensive therapy, then gets real about spiritual “ebbs and flows” and what it looks like to rebuild a deep, life-changing relationship with the Lord without needing a crisis to spark it. If you are in a valley season, feeling distracted, or longing to get your fire back, this episode will encourage you to keep your eyes on Christ, pay attention to the fruit your valley is producing, and lean into KB's word for 2026: surrender. Plus, KB closes with the February memory verse, Zephaniah 3:17, as a reminder that God is near, mighty to save, and rejoices over you.This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

JOIN CHERISHED >> https://www.khorrocks.com/cherishedYou cannot feel deeply cherished if you are constantly abandoning yourself.In this first episode of my three-part Cherished Woman Codes mini-series, we're diving into Code One: Self-Devotion.If you're the capable one.The organiser.The emotionally intelligent one.The woman who holds everything together.And yet… you crave more support, softness and queen treatment in your relationship - This episode is for you.Inside, we explore:The subtle micro-moments of self-abandonment that build resentmentWhy over-functioning blocks intimacy and desireHow nervous system regulation changes the way you communicateWhat “dating yourself first” actually looks like in real lifeWhy self-devotion makes you magnetic in love and lifeSelf-Devotion is the foundation of becoming The Cherished Woman.When you stop outsourcing your needs and start meeting yourself first, everything shifts.✨ Your energy softens.✨ Your communication becomes clearer.✨ Your confidence deepens.✨ Your relationship responds.

February is here, and Valentine's season is in the air. If you've noticed your desire feels quieter than usual, this episode is for you. I share what God taught me during a season of emotional distance in my marriage — and how intimacy awakens not from pressure, performance, or trying to fix your spouse, but from love, respect, and connection.You'll learn:✨ Why desire is responsive, not defective✨ How mindset and emotional safety naturally restore closeness✨ Why letting God handle change in your spouse frees your heart✨ Practical ways to build desire through love and presenceFriend, you don't have to work harder to be desired. Intimacy flows when you soften your heart, see your spouse clearly, and trust God's work in your marriage.

When your prayer life feels empty, it can affect more than your quiet time. It can mess with your confidence, your hope, and your sense that God is actually near. If you've ever laid awake at 3 AM thinking, “Why do my prayers feel like they're hitting the ceiling?”, this episode is for you.In this video, we're getting practical. Because when your prayer life feels empty, the answer usually isn't “try harder” or “be more spiritual.” Often, it's that you need a different approach, a different way to talk with God that fits the season you're in.Pastor Bob shares 7 real, simple approaches to prayer that can reignite your prayer life and bring vibrancy to your conversations with God:A balanced “ACTS” rhythm (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, asking) when you feel scattered.Praying the Bible when you're stuck, repeating the same things.Praying through the week so you're not carrying everything at once,Using prayer guides when your words feel stale.Praying with the church so you remember you're not alone.Learning to pray honest prayers of pain and lament when life is heavy,And a bigger shift that expands your heart beyond “my problems” into God's world.If prayer feels empty, you're not disqualified, you're invited. The point isn't perfect words. The point is communion with the Father. Over time, God can rebuild your prayer life into something steady, honest, and real.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - PRAYER IS THE CENTER OF SPIRITUAL LIFE0:45 - ACTS PRAYER: A SIMPLE “BALANCED” PATTERN2:10 - PRAY THE BIBLE WHEN YOU FEEL STUCK3:13 - PRAY THROUGH THE WEEK (SO YOU DON'T FORGET PEOPLE)4:01 - PRAYER GUIDES WHEN YOUR WORDS FEEL STALE4:50 - PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH (YOU'RE NOT ALONE)6:14 - PRAYING LAMENT WHEN LIFE HURTS (PSALM 13)7:00 - EXPAND YOUR HEART: PRAY FOR THE WHOLE WORLD8:35 - SEASONS OF PRAYER + YOUR NEXT STEPJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Moving Away From ComfortLeaders Are Self-Led "Remember not the former things… Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:18–19, ESV) Friday nights in the 90s often started with a drive to the strip mall to visit the local Blockbuster. I still remember that distinct smell of a thousand plastic cases mixed with the faint scent of buttered popcorn. We'd wander the aisles aimlessly, scanning rows of movies, hoping to find something good. The New Releases wall was always empty, so we ended up with two or three classic movies. A quick scan of your Blockbuster card, some microwave popcorn, and an ice-cold Coke, and our weekend was officially set, as long as you remembered to, "Be kind, rewind." At its peak, Blockbuster had nearly nine thousand stores. Those iconic blue and yellow signs were in every town. Home entertainment ran through them. They did not compete in the market. They were the market. Then a small company showed up with red envelopes and a simple question. What if people didn't have to come to us? What if movies showed up at their door? What if there were no late fees at all? Blockbuster laughed. Netflix was a novelty. A slow option for people willing to wait. Blockbuster had momentum. They were not failing. They were winning. They were comfortable. That comfort cost them. Netflix started by mailing DVDs across the country. Then, while that model was still working, they began investing in a new idea, streaming movies through the internet. No one thought it would work. Few had the bandwidth or patience. When it did work, they leaned in harder. Soon the mailed DVDs, the model that built them, was discontinued. When online content exploded, they shifted again, producing original stories and building a global platform. Netflix was never married to a method, only its mission, "to entertain the world." Blockbuster lost because they tried to protect what they were comfortable with. Netflix won because they challenged their own comfort zones. Comfort rarely looks like failure. However, that's what it becomes when you settle into a season of success. Blockbuster did not fail because it lacked resources. It failed because it clung too tightly to what worked in a previous season. That is why the Lord says, "Remember not the former things." God is not dismissing what He has done. He is warning us not to settle there. Yesterday's success can quietly become today's blind spot if we stop perceiving what God is doing next (Isaiah 43:18–19, ESV). The Hidden Cost of Comfort There is a big cost to falling into complacency, one that should terrify a leader. It costs momentum. Momentum is built by consistently moving in the right direction over time. When you have it, everything feels easier. When you lose it, everything becomes harder. Momentum never gives you permission to coast. You are always fighting some sort of friction. If you stop adding the right amount of energy, momentum dies, and once it's gone, you may never recapture it. It costs multiplication. Multiplication is momentum that begins to compound. It takes a season of winning and turns it into sustained fruitfulness. But comfort interrupts that process. What should be multiplying suddenly starts getting managed, and management stalls growth. It costs maximum impact. The goal of a leader should be to make the greatest impact possible, leaving nothing on the table. We seek to give God the fullest return on our obedience. Comfortable leaders may stay busy, but they will never reach their maximum potential. Comfort does not destroy leaders. It limits them. Comfort becomes their ceiling. Signs You've Grown Comfortable • You reference past wins more than present opportunities. • You defend current systems more than you discern coming seasons. • You explain away holy discomfort instead of leaning into it. • You manage what exists rather than steward what God is birthing. Read those again slowly. One of them likely stung. Getting comfortable is where leadership stalls, not by failure, but in settling. You quietly trade significance for the status quo. How to Move Away From Comfort God asks, "Do you not perceive it?" He says something new is springing up. This means it is not the availability of opportunity, but your attentiveness to it. So where do we begin? 1. Start with what now feels easy. Where does your leadership no longer require faith? What can you do now without thinking that once caused you to push yourself? Ease is often the first warning sign of growing too comfortable. 2. Disrupt your routine. Growth rarely comes from big changes. It often begins with a simple disruption or change of rhythm. Delegate something you like controlling. Have the conversation you have been avoiding. Look for a new way of doing something old. 3. Choose a place to stretch your faith. Ask yourself where growth would require more faith than experience. Your maximum potential just might live on the other side of some discomfort. 4. Invite accountability into your comfortable spaces. Ask a trusted leader this question: "Where do you see me playing it safe or leaving potential untapped?" Invite feedback and discover where growth is possible. 5. Reignite hunger.Does your current vision still require God? If you fulfilled every current goal you have, would anything really change? Remember God's call on your life is immeasurably more. That has to mean more than the status quo, right? "Behold, I am doing a new thing," is an invitation to get uncomfortable again. Comfort will keep you where you are. Moving away from comfort will take you where you are called to be. Questions: 1. Where in your leadership have past wins quietly become present assumptions? In other words, what are you still doing primarily because it once worked, not because you are convinced God is calling you to do it now? 2. What area of your leadership currently feels safest, most predictable, or least dependent on God? How might that comfort be limiting your growth, influence, or maximum potential? 3. What specific discomfort is God inviting you to embrace in this next season? Name one concrete step you could take this week that would require faith, stretch your capacity, and move you away from maintenance and toward mission.

For the past year, we've been exploring The Story of Creation — human origins, universal origins, and the deeper truth of existence itself. In Part 105, Michelle Vickers introduces Gaia (Mother Earth) and Pan as universal intelligences that help us understand how reality actually forms — not as something solid and static, but as an evolving energetic experience. If you've ever questioned: • Is reality fixed? • Is Earth a static planet? • Do we choose our life experiences? • Is manifestation real? • What is the relationship between intention and physical experience? • Is time and space real? This episode goes deep into the mechanics of existence. Pan explains: • How intention becomes energy, and energy becomes experience • Why physical representation is not inside time and space • How humanity collectively created the illusion of solidity • Why science defines reality as static — and why that limits consciousness • How universal existence is in constant motion • Why storms, earth shifts, and environmental changes reflect rising consciousness • Why the only thing that is truly real is energy Michelle also shares a guided energetic practice to: • Reignite your connection with Earth • Activate your soul frequency • Restore energetic current between you, humanity, and universal existence • Break attachment to the illusion of solidity You are not a human moving through a solid world. You are a universal being participating in an evolving energetic experience. And your mission is not survival — it is expansion. This is Episode 181, Part 105 of The Story of Creation — where we return to our universal heritage and remember that: You are existence, and existence is you. 0:00 – Why Understanding Human Origins Changes Your Self-Worth 0:58 – Why Humanity Gave Universal Beings Different Names (Religion & Culture Explained) 2:28 – Who Is Pan? The Universal Intelligence of Fertility & Creation 3:42 – The Law of Intention: How Experiences Are Actually Created 5:08 – Is Physical Reality Inside Time and Space? 5:44 – Did Humanity Create a Collective Illusion? 6:44 – The Solar System as Universal Technology 8:06 – Is Earth Static? Why Science's “Solid Reality” Model Is Incomplete 8:53 – Are Storms and Earth Changes Linked to Human Consciousness? 11:23 – Do Universal Beings Choose Their Life Experiences Simultaneously? 12:12 – Why Your Brain Can't Expand Consciousness Alone 16:05 – The Nine Fundamentals of Universal Existence: Pure Intention 19:34 – Guided Energy Practice: Reignite Your Connection to Earth 24:37 – You Are Existence: Releasing Attachment to a “Solid” World Watch The Story of Creation from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtY9aRgn79cba9wSRRx-vkT1crKnyBotq #SpiritualAwakening #UniversalTruth #ConsciousnessExplained

In this episode, internationally renowned sex educator Dr. Nicole McNichols spills the secrets about intimacy, desire, and the power of prioritizing sex—even for busy women + tired parents. Discover how to reignite passion, deepen emotional intimacy, and break free from stale relationship patterns. Ahead, uncover the hidden health benefits of sex + why scheduling intimacy is actually scientifically proven to ramp up desire. Nicole explains the often-misunderstood realities of female pleasure, why most women aren't getting what they need in bed, and what it takes to close the orgasm gap.  Whether you're single or in a relationship, learn exact scripts to communicate your needs + set boundaries—all while building self-worth, confidence, and connection. This episode is your roadmap to better sex, stronger relationships, and more pleasure in every area of life. We also talk about: How weekly sex dramatically boosts relationship satisfaction + overall wellbeing Scheduling intimacy: why “reps” + planning can truly revive your sex life   Micro-novelty: adding playful, surprising touches to break out of sexual ruts   Why emotional intimacy is the key to desire—especially for women   The critical importance of sexual communication before, during, and after sex   Debunking myths + toxic narratives around body size + body changes   Ethical porn vs. mainstream porn: what it means for healthy sexuality   Closing the orgasm gap: real stats on how women can access more pleasure   Navigating friendships, situationships, and friends-with-benefits with confidence   The link between sleep, physical health, and a satisfying sex life   Mindfulness + body confidence: how to feel sexy at every stage Resources: https://nicolethesexprofessor.com/  https://www.instagram.com/nicole_thesexprofessor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole_thesexprofessor Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Paleovalley | Head to https://www.paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order! Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  Ka'Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Gaia | On https://www.gaia.com, you get access to over 8,000 original, ad-free series, documentaries, and classes — along with a global community of more than 800,000 people exploring deeper truth and human potential. Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Links & Mentions: Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult Email me: DrDYazdan@gmail.com Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching Episode Summary Today's episode is a foundational one—because the most profitable dental practices aren't built by technicians… they're built by artists. Whether you're a cosmetic dentist or focus on general dentistry, creativity is the fuel behind better systems, better leadership, more fulfilling work, and dramatically higher case acceptance. When you get out of the day-to-day grind, remove stress, and give yourself space to think differently, your practice transforms. In this episode, we explore how creativity elevates your dentistry, your brand, your leadership, and ultimately—your income. What You'll Learn in This Episode

How do you keep the fire alive after decades of success, especially when comfort starts to feel like the easier option? In this episode, Advisors Excel Founders Cody Foster and David Callanan pull back the curtain on the six most critical lessons they learned during 2025. If you are looking to break through a plateau, this conversation is your blueprint for the next level. In this episode, you'll learn: ·      The A-B-C Trap: How to identify Arrogance, Bureaucracy and Complacency in your business before these silent killers stifle your growth. ·      Ecosystem Investing: Why intimate human experiences are the new content strategy that beats algorithms every time. ·      The "Last Time" Philosophy: A perspective shift on the fleeting nature of opportunities in work, family and life itself. Approach your interactions and tasks with greater intention and appreciation.

Lost only 2 pounds this month while someone else dropped 15? Here's why that's actually a good thing. In this episode, I'm breaking down why sustainable fat loss isn't a race and why comparing your journey to someone else's will only hold you back. I share my own current fat loss phase, walk you through the 3-phase framework I use with my 1:1 coaching clients in Elevated Evolution (Rebuild, Reignite, Redefine), and explain why everyone's timeline looks different based on their starting point, lifestyle, and unique circumstances. If you've ever felt "behind" or frustrated by slow progress, this episode is your reminder that consistency beats speed every time. Let's ditch the all-or-nothing approach and focus on what actually works for YOUR body and YOUR life.

Midlife women are triple-booked—careers, caregiving, hormonal changes—and our sex lives are paying the price. When sex drops off your radar, you're missing out on more than pleasure—sexual health matters for your overall wellbeing, says Dr. Maria Sophocles, OB-GYN and author of “The Bedroom Gap.” With 30 years of treating tens of thousands of patients, Dr. Sophocles reveals why midlife women are experiencing sexual burnout at alarming rates and what we can do about it. Inspired by Gloria Steinem's urgent call—"write it like your house is on fire"—her new book shares practical solutions for reigniting desire, preventing painful sex, and offers tools like mindfulness, lubes, erotica, and new sex tech to reclaim pleasure. Your midlife bedroom gap ends here, beauties! FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AGE BOLDLY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And as earnings season unfolds, few companies face more scrutiny than Amazon. Despite generating nearly $700 billion in annual revenue and sitting at the center of global commerce and cloud infrastructure, Amazon's stock has underperformed the broader market over the past year. The issue isn't size or relevance—it's whether Amazon can prove that its most profitable engines are still accelerating.

Welcome to "Thriving in Midlife" The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40. This is your trusted space to cut through the noise, ditch the overwhelm, and finally feel extraordinary in your body, mind, and life. Are you who are ready to stop pushing through life and start living it with intention, energy, and ease? Then let's get started. I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, who is delighted to be your guide to vitality.In this episode, I dive deep into the power of fun, why it matters, how it changes your energy, and why it can completely transform your life. From small daily moments to building a business, fun isn't just an afterthought, it is a game-changer. I also share personal stories, actionable steps, and practical ways to bring more fun into your life starting today.Key Highlights:➡️The question we rarely ask ourselves: “Am I having fun?” and why it matters.➡️How bringing fun into daily tasks can completely shift your energy.➡️The role of mindset in generating your own joy and enthusiasm.➡️How to make work, chores, or responsibilities feel more playful, and light.➡️The surprising link between fun and the people who naturally gravitate toward you➡️Examples from my own life of infusing fun into everyday moments.➡️Ways to intentionally add fun when pursuing goals or building a business.➡️The upcoming 2-week Energy Challenge with Dr. Heidi and why fun is the secret catalystKey Takeaways:“If fun is not involved, it's not for me. Anything I'm doing in my life should be fun.”-Kellie Lupsha"We can bring the joy, we can generate our own energy, we can bring fun into everything."- Kellie Lupsha*TAKE THE FREE ~ DISCOVER YOUR MIDLIFE HEALTH BLUEPRINT*****>>> Click Here

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In this episode of She Shift, Pamela Stone sits down with Stephanie Matthews, award-winning photographer, creative producer, and Executive Director of A Tribe for Jazz, for a powerful conversation about creativity, leadership, and answering the call to your next chapter.   With more than two decades of experience in visual storytelling and arts leadership, Stephanie shares how creativity became a pathway to purpose, how her definition of success evolved in midlife, and why community-centered leadership matters more than ever.   This conversation is for women 45+ who feel the quiet nudge toward more meaning, deeper impact, and authentic self-expression.   In this episode, we explore: • Navigating midlife reinvention • Reconnecting with creativity and identity • Leading with purpose and community • Turning experience into impact • Embracing the season of becoming   If you're rediscovering who you are, reigniting what matters, and rising into what's next—this episode is for you.  

Is your “slow January” quietly setting you up for a weak February—and an even worse quarter?Many sales leaders accept January as a write-off, but the real danger is what happens next. When teams stay unfocused, distracted, or lethargic after the holidays, one slow month can quickly snowball into pressure, panic, and missed growth targets. This episode breaks down how to reset momentum, refocus your team, and turn a sluggish start into a strong sales comeback—before January's hangover becomes a recurring problem.By listening to this episode, you'll learn how to:Reignite motivation and focus inside your sales team after the January slumpUse simple but powerful challenges to immediately lift activity and resultsStrengthen core sales behaviours that create consistent, repeatable growthPress play now to discover the three practical levers you can pull immediately to turn January's slowdown into a thriving February—and put your sales growth back on track.

In this episode, I chat with Vidya, a leadership catalyzer, strategy consultant, and founder of Warrier Strategy. We talk about the challenges of monetizing your passion, especially in creative fields, which can often lead to burnout. Vidya also shares her personal journey from a seemingly fulfilling life to experiencing burnout, what led her to make major life changes, and how she ultimately transitioned into coaching other business owners and creatives.Guest Name: Vidya RamachandranGuest Website: vidyawarrier.comGuest IG: @vidya.r.warrierLiberate CourseLinks:The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designersDownload my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.**Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.Connect With Us:Our Free Facebook CommunityOur WebsitePodcast InstagramHello June Creative InstagramThe Design MinimindJoin The Creative Diaries (my email list)Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

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We're kicking off the new year with something that's become a DREAM THINK DO tradition: RESET WEEK! That's right - this isn't about boring resolutions that barely last 48 hours. This is about real, sustainable momentum. In this solo episode, Mitch Matthews is back at the mic (refreshed from some unplugged "cabin" time!) and walking you through a 5-step strategy to reset your mindset, your goals, and your energy for the year ahead. This isn't about perfection. It's about intention. It's about reflecting on what worked (and what didn't), getting clear on what you want to experience more of, and setting outcomes that create impact - in ways that matter most to you. Whether you're listening in January… mid-July… or any time of year… this episode is designed to meet you right where you're at - to help you breathe, recalibrate, and move forward with clarity and confidence. And be sure to grab your FREE downloadable Compass Reset Journal here: mitchmatthews.com/compassreset Full Show Notes Here: https://mitchmatthews.com/444/ 

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Do you feel disconnected from your inspiration, creativity, or feminine “turn-on”, especially during winter or seasons of deep inwardness?In this episode of The Vibrant Flow Podcast, Johanna guides you through embodied, feminine rituals for winter that help you reconnect with your body, lower urgency, and restore your natural flow of vitality, creativity, and pleasure.This is an invitation to step out of hustle, pressure, and mental overload, and back into embodied feminine leadership, presence, and enchantment.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why feminine leadership always begins in the body, not the mindHow to descend into embodiment and reconnect with your body's cuesThe power of lowering urgency so inspiration and abundance can meet youHow morning pages create mental clarity, creativity, and emotional hygieneWhy winter has a rhythm and how honoring it restores nervous system healthHow to ritualize daily life so ordinary moments become replenishingSimple ways to add freshness, delight, and play back into your lifeHow imagination, fantasy, and reading support psychological wholenessPractices to reconnect with your inner girl, creativity, and sense of wonderThis episode is for the woman who knows she's meant to live a juicier, more enchanted life, but feels stuck in dryness, overthinking, or depletion.Practices Mentioned:Embodiment & interoceptionMorning pages (stream-of-consciousness writing)Mental and emotional declutteringRitualized movement and seasonal livingConsumption deprivation for creative resetImaginary lives & inner child reconnectionEvening “Art of Satisfaction” practice✨ Invitation: If you're ready for deeper personal transformation - grounded, faith-based feminine coaching to unlock your radiance - you're invited to book a free consultation call. ⁠⁠Schedule here. ⁠⁠FREE GIFTS

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Reignite your natural curiosity about your body, movement, and wellness to make health feel fresh and engaging again. 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 

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Ever wonder if your marriage can be fixed and repaired… or if it's too late? You're not alone. The great news is... it's never too late, and repairing your marriage is much easier than you think by implementing the right tools and strategies. Tons of couples, and even just the spouses reach out to us asking how to repair and improve their relationships. That's why we brought in Austin Ellis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to provide "the gold" on how to mend a relationship, even if you're the only one trying.Nick is flying solo again in this episode (don't worry, Amy hasn't gone off the grid, she'll be back soon). Tune in for insights, and some real talk about how to build stronger, healthier, and yes… slightly less chaotic relationships.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Whether you wanna lose weight, attain more success in your business, or just become a better you, excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure. But our guest will get you motivated, energized, and working to be the best possible you. Are you ready to finally shed those unwanted pounds or achieve a more positive and productive life?Natalie Jill is a Fat Loss Expert And Creative Sales Strategist who helps women ReIgnite, ReDefine and ReBrand what aging has to mean! In the 50+ crowd herself, she is changing conversations around age, potential, and possibility! In addition to her Midlife Fat Loss Business,  She helps entrepreneurs skyrocket their sales by up-leveling their unique relatable, and compelling STORY, expanding their brand online, and fixing their sales process. Natalie is also the creator and host of the top-ranking Listen Up! with Natalie Jil?l?She chats with Dr. Friedman about breaking bad habits, building a healthy diet for YOUR lifestyle, and how she kills FAT every single day, (False Assumed Truths.)To learn more about Natalie Jill or to get her amazing and empowering books, visit www.Nataliejill.com To inquire about working directly with Natalie go to:  www.BrandStoryExpansion.com.

Have you ever looked at your partner and thought: We're fine… but I don't feel in love the way I used to. In this episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast, Amanda Testa shares why so many loving, committed couples slowly drift apart, and what actually brings desire, closeness, and joy back online. This episode is for you if: You miss feeling butterflies, tingles, or desire You love your partner but feel bored, distant, or disconnected You've tried books, podcasts, or therapy — and still feel stuck You want a relationship that feels nourishing, alive, and fun again In this episode, Amanda explores: Why the real relationship problem isn't communication or sex — it's desire How couples drift apart without meaning to The "wait and see" trap that keeps intimacy temporary Why insight alone doesn't create lasting connection How nervous-system patterns silently drive conflict and shutdown The difference between rupture and repair (and why repair matters most) Why making connection fun is not optional — it's essential How to create a shared relationship vision for 2026 Simple reflection questions to help you grow, goal-set, and reconnect together Amanda also shares a powerful, practical ritual you can do at home to: Remember what you already love about each other Reignite warmth and appreciation Create momentum toward the relationship you actually want Ready for deeper support? Amanda is hosting a free Relationship Renewal Ritual — a guided, private, at-home experience to help you reconnect, reset patterns, and start 2026 feeling closer. January 29th | 6:00 PM MT  Replay available  100% private & anonymous

Pre-Order “Mysterious Things” --- How do you get excited for the New Year when things feel so unstable? How do you get jazzed about planning and goals, when you don't know what future you're planning for? In times like these, I find it more effective to tap into the creative drives you already have, than working towards a future that may or may not come to pass. Tune in to check out the 3 creative drives and figure out which you can employ today to get excited about making creative work again!   SHOW NOTES: Mysterious Things by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Millerhttp://invisiblethings.co Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkemanhttps://www.oliverburkeman.com/fourthousandweeks Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com   SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK AEROPRESSCheck out Aeropress and use my code PEPTALK for a great deal: https://aeropress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this Christmas Eve solo episode, I shift gears from our recent focus on online safety and talk about one of the most common—and painful—issues I see in long-term marriages: roommate syndrome. That quiet drift where intimacy fades, connection feels awkward, and marriage starts to feel more like co-parenting logistics than a romantic partnership. If you've ever laid in bed next to your wife feeling disconnected, unwanted, or unsure how things got this way, this episode is for you.   I share my own experience falling into roommate syndrome after years of marriage, kids, exhaustion, and unmet expectations. We talk about resentment, covert contracts, why nagging is often a cry for connection, and how most men were never taught how attraction actually works in marriage. I also explain why marriage—like jiu-jitsu or any skill—requires training, intentional effort, and doing what most men aren't willing to do if you want a relationship that's truly on fire.     Timeline Summary: [0:00] What roommate syndrome feels like when intimacy has faded. [1:39] Why so many marriages slowly slip into "friend zone" dynamics. [2:02] The statistic that 57% of married couples experience this season. [2:28] How resentment, logistics, and exhaustion kill connection. [3:07] Closing out the online safety series and shifting topics. [3:50] Why Larry chose to release this episode on Christmas Eve. [4:26] Introducing roommate syndrome as a core marriage issue. [5:03] Larry's 22-year marriage and personal experience with disconnection. [6:17] How kids, work, and busyness slowly erode intimacy. [6:53] When sex starts to feel transactional or obligatory. [7:13] Why "nagging" is often a bid for attention and being seen. [7:33] Sitting on opposite ends of the couch scrolling instead of connecting. [7:56] Covert contracts and resentment in marriage. [8:17] Why solving instead of listening makes wives feel unseen. [8:56] Awkward date nights and avoiding real conversations about intimacy. [9:18] A client story that began with signed divorce papers. [9:41] How real change happens when a man does the work. [10:15] Why becoming the man you're meant to be changes everything. [10:57] Marriage requires training just like work or martial arts. [11:14] Understanding attraction and speaking the right "currency" in marriage. [11:51] Loving your spouse the way they receive love. [12:11] Introducing the Roommates to Soulmates live course. [12:56] Creating confidence, attraction, and intimacy without neediness. [13:17] Why uncommon marriages require uncommon effort. [13:38] The reality that only 10–12% of marriages feel "on fire." [14:03] Rejecting the belief that passion naturally dies over time. [14:32] Marriage as a skill set that can be learned and mastered. [15:05] Course details, limited spots, and next steps. [15:25] Christmas message and encouragement to live legendary.     Five Key Takeaways: Roommate syndrome doesn't happen overnight—it's the result of neglecting connection, intimacy, and intentional effort.  Resentment grows when expectations go unspoken and needs are assumed instead of communicated.  Attraction in marriage is a learned skill, not something that automatically sustains itself over time.  Men must lead attraction with confidence, not needy or transactional energy.  Exceptional marriages are uncommon because they require uncommon effort, training, and intentional action.      Links & Resources: Roommates to Soulmates Course: https://thedadedge.com/soulmates 1st Phorm (Dad Edge Partner): https://1stphorm.com/dadedge Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1418     Closing Remark   If this episode hit home and reminded you that marriage doesn't have to settle into mediocrity, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. You weren't meant to be roommates—you were meant to build a marriage on fire. From my heart to yours, have a Merry Christmas and continue to live legendary.

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