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Ask a room full of grade 3 and 4 teachers what their students are stuck on, and times tables come up every single time. It's one of the most requested topics from our listener surveys, so we knew it was time to sit down and talk about it (again!).In this episode we're sharing the simple, low-prep games we actually love for building multiplication fact fluency, the kind you can slot into ten minutes a day without piling more onto your plate. We also get honest about our own tricky facts (sevens were Ash's nemesis, and eight times eight still trips Alisha up), because fluency was never about being perfect. It's about practice that sticks. If your students freeze the second they have to recall a fact, this one's for you.In this episode, we cover:Why ten minutes of daily practice beats the occasional big push, and how habit stacking makes it stickFlip It and Times It, our card game for targeting specific times tablesSpin and Multiply, a game that differentiates in seconds so every student practises at their own levelDots and Boxes, a strategy favourite that builds mathematical thinking, sportsmanship and social skillsChatterbox / fortune tellers that are self-correcting, fun to make, and easy to send homeSpeedy Numbers, a timed activity for building automaticity and tracking personal progressA little sneak peek at what's coming next (hello, division)Don't forget this is just the beginning… We are working on our multiplication and division fluency pathway. Join the waitlist if you want a hassle-free, done-for-you programme that will get your students automatic in their multiplication and division recall.Rainbows ahead,Alisha and AshleighEnjoying the Podcast?If you're loving Rainbow Skies for Teachers, we'd be so grateful if you could subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with a teacher friend. Your support helps us reach more educators and continue inspiring teachers around the world.Resources mentioned in this episode:Flip It and Times It, free version is linked here Spin and Multiply Dots and Boxes Multiplication ChatterboxesSpeedy Numbers - MultiplicationOur new multiplication fluency program - JOIN THE WAITLIST HEREAbout Rainbow Sky CreationsAshleigh Smith and Alisha Hughes are experienced primary educators and the co-founders of Rainbow Sky Creations. With more than 30 years of combined classroom experience teaching in Australia and internationally, they create practical, engaging resources that help primary teachers save time and make learning meaningful and fun. Together, they also host the Rainbow Skies for Teachers podcast, sharing classroom ideas, teacher tips and real-world strategies with educators around the world. Connect with us on Instagram or LinkedIn.Let's hear from you! Text us!

In this solo episode, Karl Bryan covers practical strategies and mindset shifts for business coaches looking to deepen client results, scale their practices, and increase personal well-being. With Road Dog temporarily away, Karl dives deeply into money mindset, the power of presence, habits for success, and how to help both clients and coaches break people-pleasing cycles—all delivered with actionable steps and real-world examples. Key Topics Covered Healthy Habits for Longevity and High Performance Karl shares his personal experience with injury recovery and how investing in tools like a massage gun has dramatically improved his well-being and productivity. He discusses the importance of self-care, stretching, walking, and active recovery for both coaches and their clients. Understanding Debt and Inflation Like the Pros Breaking down Robert Kiyosaki's much-publicized debt, Karl offers a balanced view on leveraging debt, asset ownership, and how inflation and the devaluation of money can work in your favor. Real-world examples and analogies (think pro athlete contracts) make this a must-listen for money-savvy coaches. The Power of Focus and the Reticular Activating System Drawing from neuroscience and Tony Robbins, Karl explains how what you focus on literally shapes your reality and success. He illustrates how business owners can prime their minds to spot opportunities vs. problems and develop a powerful, optimistic self-concept. Coaching People-Pleasers: Addressing the Real Blocks Karl explores the roots and real-life challenges of people-pleasing, detailing why over-givers struggle to close sales and how helping clients sit with tension and embrace disappointment is key to growth and high achievement. Habits and Routines That Actually Move the Needle From delayed gratification to radical personal responsibility and the power of massive action, Karl lays out the non-negotiable mindsets and habits top performers embody. He shares practical frameworks (like "time to think" and daily presence drills) to help coaches—and their clients—accomplish more. How to Guarantee Entrepreneurial Success in 30 Seconds Karl's "Time To Think" (TTT) framework is highlighted as a near-guaranteed route to clearer decisions, better outcomes, and rapid business breakthroughs by carving out daily, intense, distraction-free thinking time. Presence as a Superpower Tony Robbins, Brendon Burchard, and Michael Jordan are given as models for practicing supreme presence—the ability to make someone feel like the most important person in the room—and how this habit can radically transform business relationships. Notable Quotes "The solution to inflation is two words: own assets." "Focus on problems, you'll find more. Focus on opportunities, guess what? More will pop up." "People pleasers are terrible closers because they hate to let people sit with tension." "You are your emotional comfort zone… like the temperature in a room, you come back to it." "Presence is a superpower. When you talk to someone, look into their eyes and soul—make them feel like the only person in the room." "Delayed gratification—long-term gain over short-term pleasure—is the frame for all personal development." "Massive action is your cure-all." "Stop living life like you get a second chance at it." Actionable Takeaways • Encourage Asset Ownership. Advise clients to acquire assets (real estate, business, investments) as a long-term hedge against inflation and money devaluation. • Guide Focus with RAS Principles. Use the reticular activating system concept: continually guide clients to focus on solutions and opportunities, not just problems. • Coach Away People-Pleasing. Help clients lean into tension, embrace necessary disappointment, and have vital conversations—even if uncomfortable. • Build Personal Presence. Practice being fully present in every interaction—eye contact, attention, "seeing" the person in front of you. Model leaders like Tony Robbins and Michael Jordan. • Instill Delay of Gratification. Reinforce daily habits that trade near-term comfort for long-term success (e.g., exercise, healthy eating, focused work blocks). • Create "Time to Think" Rituals. Block out one hour with pen and paper—no phone, no interruptions—to work through the single biggest question or challenge facing you or your business. • Measure Relentlessly. Adopt "time to measure" (TTM) and regularly review results, key metrics, and starting/finishing lines to stay accountable and on track. • Take Calculated Risks. Launch projects, do "free trials" for ideal clients, start a podcast, or chase JVs. Asymmetrical risk/reward fuels breakthroughs. • Own Your Results. Take 100% responsibility—no blame, no excuses. The best only play the hand they're dealt—and win with it. Resources Mentioned • Profit Acceleration Software 2.0 (by Karl Bryan) — for demonstrating instant value and accelerating client results • The Cashflow Game (created by Robert Kiyosaki) — for understanding money, investments, and business concepts • Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad (Robert Kiyosaki) • Networking Groups & Live Events — BNI, chambers of commerce, local business networking, etc. • The Six-Figure Coach Magazine — https://thesixfigurecoach.com/get-it • Focused.com — Home of Profit Acceleration Software and community resources: https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration • Demo Request for PAS™ — https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share it with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait—listen to this episode now and advance towards your goals. Visit Focused.com for resources and tools to grow a thriving coaching practice.

SummaryWhat if your most valuable knowing arrives before you can prove it? In a world that rewards data, evidence, and rational thinking, intuition can be easy to dismiss even when it has been quietly guiding you all along.Investor, medium, and global keynote speaker Naiana Miranda joins Elaine to explore what becomes possible when intellect and intuition stop competing and start working together. Naiana shares the experiences that shaped her leadership journey, how a near-death experience changed her understanding of consciousness and connection, and why she believes intuition grows stronger when we practice trusting it.You will discover how to recognize inner knowing, build trust one moment at a time, meet uncertainty with greater self-compassion, and bring intention into the way you give, lead, invest, and create. The invitation is not to abandon intellect, but to expand the information you are willing to receive and use.Topics Covered0:00 What do you know before you can prove it?5:02 Trance mediumship, shared intention, and combining energies9:09 Trust the process, step by step11:14 Naiana's path from the Amazon to leadership training14:12 The experience that changed Naiana's relationship with intuition19:04 Abundance as unwavering faith and Divine reciprocity22:17 Why intellect and intuition work better together24:45 Practicing intuition and the Mindsight experience29:39 Self-acceptance when intuition feels uncertain31:16 Rebuilding trust one present moment at a time37:21 Giving more without fear and living within your means39:49 Impact investing, women, and aligning money with values44:04 Practicing intuition in community46:10 Trust yourself and stay open to the magicKey Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)Intellect and intuition do not have to compete. Naiana sees them as complementary ways of knowing that become more powerful together.Intuition becomes easier to trust through practice. Small experiences of noticing, testing, and recognizing inner signals can build confidence over time.Abundance can look like unwavering faith that life remains meaningful and Divine even when circumstances do not feel abundant.You do not need perfect certainty to move forward. Returning to the next present moment can help rebuild trust after a major disruption.Self-approval matters. Learning to support the person you see in the mirror changes how willing you are to trust and express what you know.Your resources can express your values. Giving, sharing, and intentional investing can become practical ways to participate in the world you want to create.Step-by-Step Process SharedBuild Trust in Your Inner KnowingNotice the signal: Pay attention to the hunch, feeling, bodily response, image, or inner knowing that arrives before an explanation.Practice in small ways: Give yourself low-stakes opportunities to notice and test what your intuition is communicating.Return to the present moment: When trust feels shaken, focus on enjoying and inhabiting the next ordinary moment rather than solving everything at once.Reinforce what supports trust: Use reminders, music, practices, and experiences that help you remember that possibility and magic are still available.Let intellect become a partner: Bring strategy, evidence, and practical thinking into the conversation without requiring them to silence what you already sense.Listen to the episode for Naiana's personal examples and the conversation about practicing intuition without abandoning practical judgment.Questions Answered in This EpisodeHow can I trust what I know before I can prove it?What changed for Naiana after her near-death experience?Where do highly intellectual people tend to struggle with intuition?Can intuition become stronger with practice?How does Naiana define abundance?What small steps can help me rebuild trust when I feel disconnected from my inner knowing?How can giving and investing become expressions of the world I want to create?Pull Quotes“To me, you can't have intellect without intuition. They go hand in hand.” - Naiana Miranda“It's a journey. Be okay with when you're not feeling okay.” - Naiana Miranda“Tudo vai dar certo, which means everything will work out.” - Naiana MirandaFree GiftShare what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide - your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact - click the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift.Naiana's GiftSeven Days of Feel This Magic: Sign up at FeelThisMagic.comReceive seven daily messages, drawn from Naiana's upcoming book, to help you hear and trust your intuition and notice the abundance already moving through your life.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeMindsight - referenced during the conversation about practicing intuitive perception.Portfolia - referenced by Naiana as an investment platform focused on women and thematic funds.Kiva - referenced by Elaine while discussing small investments in entrepreneurs.BMW - referenced in Naiana's early career story.Babson College - referenced in Naiana's path into investing.Harvard - referenced in Naiana's investing education journey.Impact investing - referenced as investing for positive impact as well as financial returns.About the GuestNaiana Miranda is an investor, medium, and global keynote speaker working at the intersection of consciousness, impact, and human transformation. Born in the Amazon jungle of Brazil and raised in the United States, she became one of the country's youngest leadership trainers at 22, has trained thousands of leaders, spoken at the United Nations, consulted family offices, and invested in more than 50 women founders. She holds an MBA from Babson College, serves on the board of the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth North America, and is co-founder of MSH Partners, helping high-achieving leaders trust what they know before they can prove it.Instagram: @iam.naianaLinkedIn: Naiana MirandaSubstack: Naiana MirandaAbout the Host - Elaine StarlingElaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with Divine guidance, awaken their inner wisdom, and activate abundance in every area of life.Website: TheAbundanceJourney.comFacebook: Elaine StarlingLinkedIn: Elaine StarlingYouTube: @ElaineStarlingTEDx: Watch Elaine's TEDx talkBook: The Abundance JourneyConnect & SupportIf this episode served you:Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and turn on YouTube notifications.Leave a rating and review on Apple to help others find the show.Share what you Loved and what you Learned to receive the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide.Share This EpisodeYouTube: https://youtu.be/dv0u16NgqigPodcast: Listen to Episode 232Copy and paste blurb:Loved this episode of The Abundance Journey: Intellect Meets Intuition with Naiana Miranda. Big aha: intuition does not have to replace intellect. The real power may come from letting both ways of knowing work together. Listen or watch for practical...

This is the episode that will change how you think about every show your kids watch, every song they hear, and every conversation happening on the school bus. Kate and Rebecca welcome back return guest Amy Davison, Vice President of Mama Bear Apologetics — one of the most trusted resources for Christian moms who want to raise kids that think critically, love biblically, and stand firm in the faith. Amy is an Air Force veteran, mom of four (18, 16, 14, and 2), and a woman who has been in the trenches of this cultural conversation long enough to know exactly what tools moms actually need. This is not a fear-based conversation. It is a faithfulness-based one. And it is packed with some of the most practical, biblical wisdom for navigating media and culture that we have ever had on the show. About Amy: Amy Davison is Vice President of Mama Bear Apologetics, a ministry dedicated to equipping Christian moms to raise the next generation to think critically and stand firm in the faith. She is an Air Force veteran, a writer, and a mom of four. Find all of Mama Bear’s resources at mamabearapologetics.com. In This Episode: Why bubble wrap Christianity does not work — if Satan got into the garden he can get into your living room Your living room is either a training ground or it is not — and the armor of God is not a spiritual safe space The shift that has happened in children’s media over the last 15 years — what was a punchline on Friends is now in CoComelon Media is not neutral — it is the most proficient form of propaganda ever created and our kids are consuming it daily Every worldview answers the same six questions — and the ones being fed to your kids have very specific answers The history of the sexual revolution and why it matters for what your kids are watching today The ROAR method — Recognize the message, Offer objective discernment, Argue for a healthier approach, Reinforce with prayer and discussion Words matter and definitions are being hijacked — buzzwords every mom needs to know how to unpack with her kids The no-flinch rule — fix your face, mama, because if you freak out they will stop coming to you The difference between fear and wisdom in parenting — fear panics, wisdom prepares Teen brain development — the prefrontal cortex, the amygdala, and why boys especially need more time What homeschool kids, private school kids, and public school kids all have in common — they are having the same conversations, just in different places I am not responsible for my children’s choices — I am responsible for the message of the gospel It is never too late — you are responsible for the time you have been given right now Resources Mentioned: Mama Bear Apologetics — mamabearapologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality The ROAR Method and buzzwords blog series — all at mamabearapologetics.com Connect With Us: gathermoms.com | @gathermoms | Join our Patreon at gathermoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat do you do when YouTube dies mid-livestream, a fire alarm goes off in your office, and a guest sits frozen on screen for seven awkward minutes? Dave and Jim tackle real live-show disasters this week, plus how to embed your own live stream on your website without touching an RTMP link, why AI keeps butchering your guests' last names, and whether those "automatic clip maker" tools are actually saving you any time (spoiler: maybe not). They also dig into resurrecting old blog content with ChatGPT, the real conversion rate on 60-second clips, and why "7-figure podcaster" claims deserve a serious side-eye.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear youBasedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with HistoryVideo Version (unedited)Mentioned In This EpisodeSchool of Podcastinghttps://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/joinPodpagehttp://www.trypodpage.comHome Gadget Geekshttps://www.theaverageguy.tvFix My Podcasthttps://www.fixmypodcast.comCan't Attend Live?Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave us your question. Leave Your QuestionGo to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.Support the showBE AWESOME!Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.

Every leader has that employee who clocks in, does the bare minimum, and clocks out. Jesse says that's not a "them" problem — it's a "you" problem. In this episode, he flips the script on who your most important customer really is (hint: it's not the one paying the invoice) and breaks down why the people on your team who seem checked out are actually starved for two things: autonomy and critical thinking.Jesse gets brutally honest about his own journey, reframes why some people show up guarded and afraid to make decisions, and shares the exact reflective questions he uses to turn hesitant "doers" into confident decision-makers. Plus, he tackles two pop-up questions: what to do when your boss is underutilizing you, and how to "manage up" without becoming a bootlicker.If you've ever thought "why won't they just think for themselves," this episode will make you rethink who's really responsible for that. 00:00 Failure Fuels Growth00:14 Your Most Important Customer01:00 Internal Customers First02:01 Activating the Doers02:58 You Are Not Paying Them06:18 Autonomy Explained08:50 Stop Overreacting10:01 Reinforce with Reflection16:42 Critical Thinking Muscle23:34 Fear Based Backgrounds25:23 Underrated by Your Boss30:01 Managing Up Without Sucking Up36:33 Fulfillment Beyond Work37:20 Fernando's Wake Up CallLets leave the Construction Industry Better than We Found It https://www.depthbuilder.com/construction-leadership-lab Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be 

Why does every diet eventually end with you back where you started? Ben Fudge says the problem was never your willpower. It was the plan. Ben Fudge, head coach of the Elite program at Trevor Kashey Nutrition and a former Army Ranger, reveals Cognitive Nutrition: a behavior-first method that turns new eating habits into skills that finally hold. He walks through the SRO model, why you track before you target, and how to stay calm when the cookie is right in front of you. Meet our guest Ben Fudge is the head coach of the Elite program at Trevor Kashey Nutrition (TKN). A former Army Ranger with four overseas deployments, he brings military-grade discipline and structure to coaching built on TKN's Cognitive Nutrition method, developed by Dr. Trevor Kashey. Ben has helped clients lose over 100 pounds in a single year and coaches high-performing men to match their body to the life they have already built. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker's Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a database of of all the current best biohacking deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Latest Summits, Conferences, Masterclasses, and Health Optimization Events: join me at the top events around the world FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course: gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus Key takeaways Calling it a "diet" implies an end date, and that framing is what causes the rebound. Behavior change, not willpower, is what makes new habits stick. The SRO model (Stimulus, Response, Outcome) inserts time and space before you react. Track everything to the gram first, before setting any target. Fix protein and calories, then run the big four: sleep, hydration, nutrition, activity. One slip is not total failure. Do not slash the other three tires over one flat. Rehearse high-risk moments ahead of time instead of relying on willpower. Reinforce the behavior, not the outcome, and stop rewarding yourself with food Episode highlights 0:00 Why calling it a 'diet' guarantees you quit 1:20 What cognitive nutrition actually is 7:21 The SRO model: stimulus, response, outcome 12:56 Start by tracking everything 17:24 The big 4: sleep, hydration, nutrition, activity 35:26 Rehearse the party before you walk in 1:02:11 How to work with Ben Fudge & TKN Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zhM0SDa5-gM  Full episode show notes: https://outliyr.com/276 Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter (X) YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

September brings a powerful return of focus after the intensity of eclipse season. This is a month of gathering the pieces, integrating what has shifted, and beginning to see more clearly where we are heading next. Grounding is essential. Reinforce your roots, connect with the Earth, and give your body time to settle into a new energetic rhythm. Many may notice their bodies feeling different as we adjust to the significant upgrades and energetic shifts that unfolded throughout the summer. At the same time, synchronicity is on high. Watch for signs, perfectly timed encounters, and unexpected confirmations from Spirit. There is also a beautiful and powerful angelic presence surrounding the collective, reminding us that support is close. Meanwhile, the elite spinning top is beginning to wobble. Old structures and narratives are becoming harder to maintain. September invites us to ground, integrate, observe, and move forward with renewed clarity.   Xo G   www.avalonspirit.com To secure purchase the recording of the AWAKENING THE SOUL SUMMIT click here!: https://avalonspirit.com/products/awakening-the-soul-summit-may-28-30-2026-whistler-canada To ask your questions to spirit and receive a recording click here! https://avalonspirit.com/collections/personal-journey-guides/products/ginette-biro-readings-copy To learn to read tarot cards click here! https://avalonspirit.com/products/how-to-read-tarot-cards-with-ginette-biro To learn to read oracle cards click here! https://avalonspirit.com/products/the-awakening-and-wisdom-oracle-card-bundle-copy To purchase your own Wisdom of Gaia and Awakening Avalon deck click here: https://avalonspirit.com/products/oracle-cards #avalonspirit #dailyoracle #dailytarot Thanks so much for listening! Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to spread love and higher consciousness from these messages to more people. For more amazing content, check out: Website: www.avalonspirit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/avalonspirit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginettebiro.medium Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-ginette-biro-podcast/id1505097658 https://ginettebiro.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W-63rlYl8mX5edln35gsw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ginettebiro.medium If these messages have inspired you, please give back and Donate today: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G5HYV58ZFPLEQ Ginette Biro Podcast: Are you ready for a divine spiritual journey? Ginette Biro brings insight from the spirit world to you to grow your consciousness and connection to other dimensions. Get ready to live a more meaningful and purpose-filled life. She helps make sense of life within the world of spirit and woo so that you can connect more deeply to your higher self and purpose. She is rare in being both a channeler, medium and having a near-death experience. Ginette channels information about Spirit Guides, Fifth Dimension, Vibrational Frequency, Spirit Guides, Life After Death, Cosmic Consciousness, Higher Self, Parallel Timelines, Energy Portals, Past Lives, Live Channeling, Aliens, Galactic Federation and much more. Check out her Cosmic Consciousness Circle and Lightworker Mentorship Circle for live sessions with Ginette. https://avalonspirit.com/collections/experiences

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What happens when we give learners so much information that we leave them no room to think?Rusty Shields has spent about two decades in learning and development, but his path into the profession started in an unexpected place: music school. As a college student studying music, he answered an ad looking for people to teach leadership development programs in the evenings. That side job eventually became a career in facilitation, instructional design, leadership development, and helping other trainers become better at their craft.In this episode of Lessons from Learning Leaders, Rusty and I talk about one of the biggest problems still facing trainers today: we smother participants with content when we should be creating opportunities for them to participate.Rusty traces that realization back to the leadership programs he taught early in his career. There was plenty of useful information, but the expectation was largely to deliver all of it. He sees the same problem today when trainers are handed a huge slide deck, a short block of time, and an expectation that every piece of content must somehow be covered.That led Rusty to develop what he calls the SPARK Effect, a framework built around five ideas:* Shift your mindset* Practice curiosity* Activate engagement* Reinforce impact* Keep sparkingThe first shift is from believing that our job is to give participants everything we know to recognizing how much knowledge already exists in the room.Rusty describes his approach simply: all of us are better than any of us.When trainers create the right environment, participants can contribute their own experiences, solve problems together, learn from one another, and discover expertise among colleagues they may never have realized was there. That does more than improve the training. It can strengthen the relationships and informal networks people rely on after the session ends.We also talk about curiosity and why good facilitation depends on asking more questions instead of constantly providing answers. Rusty approaches facilitation almost like coaching. Rather than assuming he needs to supply every solution, he asks questions that help participants surface what they already know and build on the experience of others in the room.The conversation also gets into measurement and the challenge L&D faces when organizations judge training by attendance, completion rates, and participant reactions. Those numbers may tell us what happened during the event, but they do not tell us whether people changed what they did afterward or whether performance improved.Rusty argues that learning professionals have to become better at connecting training to those results if we want organizational leaders to see learning as an investment rather than simply another expense.We also discover that Rusty and I share some important influences. Bob Pike's participant-centered philosophy has played a major role in Rusty's approach to facilitation, and longtime learning leader Sardék Love has been a mentor and friend of his for nearly two decades. That leads us into a conversation about a principle I particularly like from Sardék: the best facilitators give up control for contribution.That may be the central idea behind this entire conversation.The trainer does not have to be the source of every answer. Sometimes our best work happens when we create the conditions for participants to think, talk, practice, question, contribute, and learn from each other.That is how we stop smothering the fire and start helping it spark.Connect with Rusty ShieldsRusty is the owner and chief performance consultant at Develefy Consulting, where his work includes facilitation, leadership development, instructional design, and performance consulting.You can also connect with Rusty Shields, CPTD, on LinkedIn, where he regularly shares ideas about facilitation, learning and development, leadership, and participant engagement.Bring the Conversation to Your OrganizationIf this conversation has you thinking about how much of your own training is devoted to delivering content rather than creating participation, that is a conversation worth having with your training team. Better facilitation can lead to stronger participation, better learning, and trainers who are more confident about giving learners room to contribute.If you would like help bringing those kinds of conversations into your organization through a keynote, workshop, trainer development program, or consulting engagement, I'd be glad to talk.Learn more at DuaneLester.com.Share this episode with a trainer, facilitator, or learning leader who could use the reminder to stop smothering learners with information, and subscribe to Lessons from Learning Leaders so you don't miss the next conversation. Get full access to Lessons from Learning Leaders at lessonsfromlearningleaders.substack.com/subscribe

If you've been wondering, how can I be less emotionally reactive?, the answer starts with understanding what your child's behavior is really communicating. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, creator of Regulation First Parenting™, explains how calming the nervous system creates lasting change for the whole family.Parenting a dysregulated child can leave you feeling like you're constantly putting out fires. You're not alone. When nothing seems to work, it's easy to believe you need a new consequence, a better strategy, or another diagnosis.In this episode, I explain why behavior is communication and why the behaviors you see are often signals of an overloaded nervous system—not the actual problem. You'll learn how changing one simple question can transform your parenting and help your child build real regulation skills.Why Does My Child Keep Having Meltdowns Even When We Try Everything?Many parents spend years trying to stop the meltdown instead of understanding what caused it. Meltdowns, anxiety, defiance, and focus problems are often symptoms—not the root issue.When a child's nervous system becomes overwhelmed, behavior becomes the brain's way of asking for help.Key takeaways:Behavior is a signal, not the problem.Look beyond the symptom to what is overwhelming your child.Regulation creates the foundation for lasting behavior change.Example: A child who explodes during homework may not be refusing work—they may simply have reached their nervous system's limit after a long day.

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In Episode 203, Phil and Paul continue Season 14's dive into The People Advantage with Episode 8 of the series—and this one gets at something every leader thinks they're already doing well: creating clarity. Talent, character, culture—none of it sticks without clarity. Clarity is what lets vision actually take hold and values actually get lived out, instead of just sitting on a page somewhere. Drawing on Patrick Lencioni's The Advantage and their own experience coaching and leading, Phil and Paul break down why the human brain fills every gap in communication with negativity, why standards work where rules fail, and why the hardest conversations are always the ones worth having now instead of later. ⸻ Specifically, they discuss: The Brain Fills the Gaps When people are missing information, they don't fill that gap with neutrality—they fill it with negativity. It's human nature. The clearer you are, the less room there is for people to invent a worse story than the truth. Create, Communicate, Reinforce, Celebrate Lencioni's four-step framework for a healthy organization. Clarity that isn't communicated dies. Clarity that isn't reinforced fades. And clarity that isn't celebrated never becomes real culture. Standards, Not Rules Rules get forced on people. Standards get bought into. When a team's leadership—captains, veterans—helps shape the standard instead of just receiving it, it sticks in a completely different way. Words on a Paper Until It's Lived Out A values document is worthless if the players never see it, never sign off on it, and never watch it show up in how practice actually runs. If your training environment doesn't demand the standard, you're not building it—you're just describing it. Have the Hard Conversation Now The conversations leaders avoid are the ones that create the most damage by staying unspoken. When someone knows a hard conversation is coming and it doesn't happen right away, they spend that time filling in the gaps with the worst version of the story. Clarity in Roles and Positions On the field or in the org chart, chaos happens when people don't know where they're supposed to be. Clear roles, clear responsibilities, and a standard understanding of "this is your job right now"—with room to acknowledge that it can change—keeps a team functioning instead of scrambling. ⸻ Key Takeaway Clarity isn't a one-time announcement. It's created, communicated, reinforced, and celebrated—on repeat. Skip any one of those steps and clarity turns into just words on a page. Do all four consistently, and clarity becomes the thing that lets culture crystallize, vision stick, and people trust exactly where they stand. ⸻ If this episode encourages you, share it with a coach, business leader, parent, teacher, ministry leader, or teammate who's working to bring more clarity to their team. You can also connect with Phil through Darke Leadership Group to learn how DISC training, team alignment, and communication strategies help organizations build the kind of clarity that sticks. Resources and Links from this Episode ·                 Uncut Video of the Episode ·                 Darke Leadership Group (Team Alignment/DISC Behavioral Training/Coaching) ·                 Warrior Way Soccer ·                 The Advantage (Patrick Lencioni) ·                 The Hard Hat (Jon Gordon)

Spanish authorities said the mass border rush where about 70,000 people came over from Morocco has resulted in 75 deaths. But Ceuta's regional government said there were 88 bodies in the city's morgue.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

John talks with Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) about her legislative priorities aimed at combating radical ideology and restoring national pride through the introduction of the Pledge Act.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sylvester “Sly Huncho” Brewster..

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sylvester “Sly Huncho” Brewster..

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

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Summary In this episode, Ali explores the concept of neuroplastic symptoms—how the brain creates physical symptoms as protective mechanisms—and discusses the seven F's that reinforce these symptoms. She offers practical strategies to shift from fear and resistance to safety and self-care, empowering listeners to understand and manage chronic symptoms effectively. Key Topics  Neuroplastic symptoms and their symptoms The protective role of the nervous system The seven F's that reinforce symptoms: Fear, Focus, Fight, Frustration, Fix, Form beliefs, Expectation Strategies to shift from danger to safety The RAVE method: Reflect, Accept, Validate, Explore The importance of emotional processing and self-care Sound Bites "Symptoms are very real but not dangerous" "Beliefs shape the nervous system and predictions" "Shift from fear to safety with RAVE" Chapters 00:00 Understanding Neuroplastic Symptoms 05:33 The Seven F's of Chronic Symptoms 22:32 RAVE: A New Approach to Healing Unlearn Your Pain by Dr. Howard Schubiner - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Unlearn+Your+Pain+Howard+Schubiner Dan Buglio's Pain Free You - https://painfreeyou.com/ symptomatic.me - https://symptomatic.me/  

Mary Kissel discusses NATO's decision to reinforce Ukraine with advanced drone technology and Patriot missile manufacturing. Ukraine is hailed as the "future of warfare," transitioning from a security consumer to a security contributor. Kissel emphasizes the need for the US to counter Russian propaganda. (6)1903

00:00–01:05: Introduces price anchoring—the idea that showing a high-priced option first makes later, lower-priced options feel more affordable. Shares a classic beer menu example where listing expensive beers first increased average spending. 01:05–03:15: Demonstrates price anchoring with service pricing ($500 vs. $150 package) and recounts a sales technique from the speaker's father, who would casually mention a much higher number before revealing the real price, making the actual offer seem inexpensive. 03:15–05:17: Applies price anchoring to Etsy. Recommends including a photo showing your entire product line (not just one item) to build trust, demonstrate experience, and help shoppers quickly identify products they like. 05:17–07:44: Warns against the paradox of choice. Claims that around four options is the ideal number because too many choices increase friction, reduce buyer confidence, and can lead to fewer purchases and more returns. 08:02–10:19: Shares general pricing psychology tips: Remove commas from large prices. Avoid currency symbols when possible. Use smaller font sizes for prices to make them feel less intimidating. Certain wording (such as "low") can subtly influence price perception. 10:19–12:53: Explains how to build effective bundles. Keep bundle pricing easy to understand so buyers can quickly recognize the value without doing difficult mental math, reducing decision fatigue. 12:53–14:11: Suggests using price anchoring inside bundles by presenting the highest-priced package first, making mid-tier options feel like the best value. Reinforce this with labels like "Most Popular" to add social proof and guide buyers toward the desired purchase.

Ian Altman discusses why sellers struggle to close deals, emphasizing that the key to success is building trust and focusing on the client's outcome from the initial meeting. He highlights three common buyer concerns: trust, problem severity, and better alternatives. Altman advises sellers to "disarm" clients by showing genuine concern for their results rather than just making a sale. He suggests asking questions about success metrics and potential obstacles, which few vendors do. This approach, known as same-side selling, can lead to faster sales, less price sensitivity, and more repeat business if executed effectively.Biggest MistakesOffering discounts or creating false urgency heightens buyer concern and appears desperate.Asking transactional questions like decision makers and contract mechanics instead of outcome questions.Using the term "closing" instead of framing sales as opening a relationship.Best PracticesDisarm by making the client's outcome more important than the sale.Early in process, define success metrics to measure outcomes together.Ask about potential obstacles to achieving results to build shared focus.Reinforce trust and confidence throughout the sales process so clients see outcome focus.Delivering results drives repeat and referral business.

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

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brendan Kaminsky.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brendan Kaminsky.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

Most parents know what they're supposed to do in hard moments. Stay calm. Set the boundary. Don't react. The problem isn't knowing — it's being able to access any of that when you're already in the thick of it. That's exactly what this episode is about. Albiona sits down with Dr. Elisha Goldstein — psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and author of Tiny Shifts — to talk about emotional regulation in the ordinary, unglamorous moments of parenting. Not the big overhauls. Not the lengthy routines. The small, doable pivots that actually interrupt reactivity, widen your capacity, and help you show up differently — starting today. Inside, they explore: →  What emotional loops are — the should loop, the shame loop, the comparison loop — and why naming them is the first step to breaking out of them →  Dr. Goldstein's four R's method: Recognize, Release, Refocus, Reinforce — and how to use it in real parenting moments, from rude teenagers to morning chaos to your own self-critical spiral →  Why self-care becomes one more stressor — and how to meet yourself in the moment instead of adding more to your list →  The two R's most people skip (Release and Reinforce) and why skipping them is why the method doesn't stick →  How a parent's emotional health directly shapes their child's ability to regulate — and why working on yourself is the most effective parenting move you can make About Dr. Elisha Goldstein: Dr. Elisha Goldstein is a psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and author of several books including Uncovering Happiness and his newest, Tiny Shifts. He has spent more than two decades helping people navigate stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being — and his work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and practical everyday life. Resources mentioned in this episode: →  Get Tiny Shifts by Dr. Elisha Goldstein — available wherever books are sold →  Visit Dr. Goldstein's website — elishagoldstein.com →  Follow Dr. Goldstein on Instagram — @drelishagoldstein Connect with Albiona: →  Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) — https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching →  Follow Albiona on Instagram — @theparentingreframe →  Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community — https://theparentingreframe.substack.com →  Email Albiona directly — albiona@theparentingreframe.com Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share this one with a parent who knows what they're supposed to do but can't get there in the hard moment. That gap between knowing and accessing is exactly what this conversation is about — and it's more common than anyone talks about. Until next time, Albiona

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brian Custer.

Henry Sokolski explains the strategic significance of deploying Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA), such as the F-35, to reinforce NATO's nuclear deterrent in Europe. He observes that while Moscow and Beijing oppose these deployments, the aircraft act as vital "glue" for alliances, ensuring that American nuclear guarantees remain credible.1920 MARS

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Here’s a clear, structured summary of the Leona Barr Davenport interview with Rushion McDonald (Money Making Conversations Masterclass), including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.

1. No Endless War or Ground Occupation Strong emphasis that this is not Iraq or Afghanistan: No large ground invasion No nation-building No long-term occupation Military strategy described as rapid, overwhelming, air-dominant action. Confidence that U.S. casualties will be minimal and duration short. 2. Military Action Against Iran Is Justified as Self-Defense The conflict is framed as a response to 47 years of Iranian aggression, including: Sponsorship of terrorism Killing nearly a thousand Americans Attempted assassinations of U.S. officials Iran is described as an irrational, theocratic death cult, making deterrence unreliable. Nuclear capability in Iran is portrayed as an existential threat to U.S. cities. 3. This Is “America First,” Not a War for Israel Repeated rejection of claims that the war is driven by Israel or Jewish influence. Such claims are labeled dishonest, antisemitic, and propaganda. The stated motivation: protecting American lives and national security. 4. Gas Prices Are a Short-Term Political Weapon Gas price increases are framed as temporary and expected due to Middle East conflict. Democrats are accused of exploiting gas prices the same way they previously focused on egg prices. The speaker argues prices are still lower than under Biden, despite rising from recent lows. Long-term expectation: Iran’s collapse would lower global gas prices. 5. Strong Leadership vs. Weak Appeasement Trump is decisive and feared by adversaries. Obama and Biden are criticized for appeasement and failed nuclear deals. Past diplomatic failures (North Korea, Iran nuclear deal) are cited as evidence diplomacy failed. 6. Harsh Criticism of Tucker Carlson and Isolationists Tucker Carlson is accused of: Spreading anti-American propaganda Echoing Islamist narratives Undermining U.S. troops His statements about unconditional surrender and nuclear escalation are called: False Dangerous Morally grotesque Isolationist conservatives are grouped with progressive Democrats as a shared threat to U.S. foreign policy. 7. Iranian Regime Change Is Seen as Necessary The appointment of a new Iranian leader (son of the former Ayatollah) is rejected. Any continuation of clerical Islamist rule is deemed unacceptable. Regime collapse is framed as the only path to lasting security. 8. Deterrence Fails with Religious Extremism Comparison between North Korea and Iran: North Korea: dangerous but rational Iran: irrational due to religious ideology Argument: Traditional nuclear deterrence does not work with actors who glorify martyrdom. 9. Public Opinion Depends on Duration and Casualties Acknowledgment that support would collapse if: War drags on for years U.S. casualties rise significantly Confidence expressed that this outcome is “near zero.” 10. Closing Shift to Religion and AI Ends with an unexpected, uplifting segment: An AI-generated Christian apologetic is quoted at length. The response argues Christianity is intellectually compelling, historically grounded, and uniquely truthful. Used to: Provide hope amid global uncertainty Reinforce moral clarity and worldview coherence Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.