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Welcome back to another episode of Racin’ With The Boys. This week we have an absolute legend in the sport and 7-time champion, Jimmie Johnson. The boys immediately dive into Jimmie’s start into racing and how he went from 2 wheels with dirt bikes to 4 wheel with stock cars. He shares his story of how he got his shot and talks about how much luck truly goes into finding a ride/sponsor. The guys then into Jimmie’s racing career and his relationship with his crew chief, Chad Knaus. Jimmie talks about why they worked so well together and what all went into him winning those 7 championships. He also shares what the journey was like going from underdog to then becoming a champion. He says how him and Chad still had that underdog mentality even after winning two championships and it didn’t go away until he won the third. Jimmie dives into how he felt Jeff Gordon was his biggest rival and how he, in a way, looked up to Jeff when he got his start in NASCAR. He also talks about the different stresses that go on now being an owner vs when he was only a driver. Jimmie gets into the differences between this new 7th gen car compared to the older generation cars that he was used to driving and dominating. Finally the boys end the pod with Jimmie giving his Mount Rushmore of drivers which you aren’t going to want to miss. Enjoy hearing an absolute legend talk about the sport he dominated for so long. ----- ⏰ Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Intro2:36 Growing Up In California 6:22 Two Wheels To Four Wheels8:54 Dirt Trucks To Stock Cars11:03 How Much Luck Goes Into NASCAR?13:41 SIM Racing Changing The Barrier Of Entry17:11Why Switch To Indy Car?18:39 Chad Knaus And Jimmie’s Relationship 22:00 Press Going From Underdog To Champion 26:29 Work Life Balance Of NASCAR28:37 Racing In Coronado 29:28 Differences In Being An Owner v Driver34:01 Playing Defense In NASCAR37:28 Biggest Rival41:28 What’s More Stressful, Driver Or Owner?42:26 Who Is Jimmie Jam?47:31 Was Jimmie Superstitious? 51:11 What Do People Get Wrong About NASCAR?54:03 What Was His Weekly Routine? 56:09 Difference In This New Car vs The Old Ten?59:06 Does He Still Have The Itch?1:00:36 Mount Rushmore Of DriversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our mini-series: Live Life Like an Aura Color!In this episode, we are discussing living life as a Pink Aura. In this episode, Michaela breaks down everything you need to know about the Pink experience, including how they approach life with childlike wonder, manifest abundance, and create pink joy bubbles.Whether you are a Pink or you love one, this episode offers a roadmap for this specific energy. Michaela shares tips from Pink listeners on how to stay sparkly, enjoy living life to the fullest and find joy in the everyday. Expect more episodes like this in the future as we explore the unique characteristics of every aura color in the spectrum.Want to learn more? Enjoy one of our new interactive Aura quizzes: https://knowyouraura.com/aura-quizzesListen to this introductory episode to find your Aura color: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880Send Mystic Michaela some positive energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaelaExplore the Know Your Aura Website : https://knowyouraura.comVisit Mystic Michaela's Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.comJoin Mystic Michaela's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168Our Episode Partners:For up to 65% off your order, head to https://veracityhealth.co and use code KYATDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.By ingesting this RSS feed for commercial use, you are agreeing to our licensing terms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we have a very special crossover episode with Natasha's other podcast Good Enough and her cohost Sabrina Jalees! They discuss the advice Tig Notaro gave Moshe after his recent cancer diagnosis, finding a light at the end of the tunnel to focus on during hard times, and ponder if Moshe should get his first tattoo. Programming note: we will be taking a hiatus, returning the week of September 28. Submit your deepest secrets to the Endless Honeymoon Secrets Hotline: (213) 222-8608 and ask Natasha and Moshe for relationship advice: endlesshoneymoonpod@gmail.com. SPONSORS: wayfair.com/tonal.com (use code HONEYMOON)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As part of The Lo Life's Level Up Series, Lo explores the skills that can help you thrive personally and professionally—and few are more misunderstood than charisma. This week, Lo sits down with internationally renowned charisma expert and New York Times bestselling author Olivia Fox Cabane, whose groundbreaking research has helped reshape the way leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people think about influence, connection, and presence. Drawing on decades of work at institutions including Stanford and MIT, and coaching leaders at Google, Apple, Airbnb, TikTok, Deloitte, and UBS, Olivia has become one of the world's leading voices on the science of charisma. Her own journey—from describing herself as introverted, socially awkward and autistic to becoming a globally recognized expert on human connection—makes her perspective all the more compelling.In this conversation, Lo and Olivia unpack why charisma isn't an innate gift but a learnable skill rooted in psychology and behavioral science. They explore how charisma influences leadership, careers, relationships, interviews, and everyday interactions, while examining how the rules have evolved in an era where our digital presence can be just as important as the person we are face-to-face. They also discuss why introverts can be deeply charismatic, the historical misconceptions surrounding charisma, and how these skills can be used to build trust, inspire others, and shape the next generation. Whether you're looking to become a stronger communicator, a more confident leader, or simply a more authentic version of yourself, this episode offers practical insights into a skill that can transform every area of life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are two primary reasons we fail to grow in our understanding of God: pride and deceit. And the almost immediate internal response to reading that — "no, I don't think that's true of me" — is itself the clearest possible proof that both are present. It is the kind of honest, uncomfortable self-recognition that opens the door to genuine growth, and this episode begins right there, in that awkward and necessary moment of seeing ourselves clearly. C.S. Lewis observed that God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, and shouts in our pains — and it is often through trials, mistakes, and long seasons of waiting that we come to know Him most deeply. Ephesians 3:16-19 captures the staggering scope of what is available to us in that knowing: the width, length, height, and depth of a love that surpasses knowledge, and the fullness of God Himself dwelling in us through faith. No matter how far we feel from Him, we can always draw near. And no matter how long we have known Him, there is always more to know. Today's Bible Verse "I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."— Ephesians 3:17-19, NIV Ponder Today Pride and deceit are the two primary barriers to growing in our knowledge of God. The fact that we instinctively resist that diagnosis is itself evidence of their presence. Recognizing them honestly, rather than defending against them, is where growth begins. God responds to our failures with patient, protective love — not condemnation. Like a tender father who listens attentively and then acts on our behalf, God does not leave us alone in our shame. He draws near, hears us out, and moves to protect us. Trials, conflicts, and seasons of waiting are often where we come to know God most deeply. Just as working through a conflict with another person reveals their character in ways ease never does, our hardest seasons reveal God to us in ways that comfort alone cannot. Humility is the posture that opens us to growth. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). Choosing to come before Him with a teachable, honest, and open heart is the single most important thing we can do to grow closer to Him. A Prayer for You Today Dear Heavenly Father, please forgive us for our pride and our deceit. I pray that You would help us to have humble hearts so that we can get to know You better. As we draw near to You, show us where we have been wrong so we can keep short accounts with You. You say that You oppose the proud but give grace to the humble — Father, we need Your grace. We want to know You better, but we often let too many things come before You. Please help us seek You first so we can grow closer to You, and help us make much of You and not ourselves. We need You. We love You. Help us to grow in our walks with You. Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a hunger to know God more deeply and honestly, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to root you deeper in the love of Christ every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Get Ryan Hawk's new book: The Price of Becoming: The Compounding Practices of High Performance There's a sentence most people never recover from. "He gives us a better chance to win than you do." That's what Ryan Hawk's college football coach told him, benching a highly recruited quarterback in favor of a freshman who would go on to win two Super Bowls and a Hall of Fame induction. Ryan calls it one of the luckiest things that ever happened to him — because it installed a question he asks himself before bed every night since: what did I do today to add value to someone else's life? In this conversation, Michael Trainer sits down with Ryan Hawk — host of the Learning Leader Show, author of The Price of Becoming — for a wide-ranging exploration of what actually compounds a life. Not just money. Not just skill. Relationships, proximity, and the rooms you choose to sit in. They get into the uncomfortable underside of Ryan's own thesis: if consistency compounds, what happens when you're consistently investing in the wrong people? Ryan doesn't dodge it — he talks about outgrowing friendships as a marker of growth, not disloyalty, and the discipline of choosing rooms that force you to level up rather than settle in. From there, the conversation moves through Ryan's answer to what love actually is — curiosity, full stop — the tactical, specific ways he and his wife make people feel seen (down to remembering someone's favorite bourbon), Jim Collins' definition of leadership as "the art of getting people to want to do what must be done," and the four-book journey of learning what it actually takes to launch work that spreads. This is a conversation about the architecture of a well-lived life — told through a man who has spent eleven years and 700 interviews studying exactly that, and is still, by his own account, trying to live it out one morning at a time. "We learn who we are in practice, not in theory." Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube

The people you allow to stay close to you say a lot about how you see yourself. Not as a judgment — as an invitation to get honest. Because when your self worth is low you tend to tolerate things you shouldn't. You accept less than you deserve. You stay in situations that cost you because some part of you believes that's all you're worth. In today's episode, Celeste connects self worth directly to the quality of relationships and dynamics you've been accepting in your life. If you've been tolerating treatment that doesn't match your worth, this one is going to be an honest mirror. Today's shift: Look at the people closest to you and ask honestly — does how they treat me match how I deserve to be treated?

Technology can move fast, but trust still moves people. Nikki sits down with Raina Fryer, Head of Talent Strategy, and Jeff Boucher, Senior Director at Titus Talent Strategies, to explore why relationships still win in the age of AI. Together, they unpack how leaders can use technology to create more capacity without losing the human connection that builds culture, trust, and belonging. From strategic HR influence to relational business development, Raina and Jeff challenge leaders to stop treating people problems like automation problems. This conversation is a reminder that AI can summarize, organize, and accelerate, but it cannot build trust, spot human potential, or make someone feel truly seen. Additional Resources: Connect with Raina on LinkedIn Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn Learn more about Titus Talent Strategies Learn more about Titus Strategic Network Listen to the podcast: Talent Talks Explore Live Events with Titus Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Nikki's Key Takeaways: Technology reveals culture, it does not build it. AI should enhance relationships, not replace them. Human connection is a competitive business advantage. HR must shape strategy, not just support it. Soft skills are now critical leadership skills.

People skills are essential for building meaningful relationships. Debra Fileta explores the different levels of communication that determine how we care for others, even through hard times. By looking at how we show up in conversation, Debra encourages us to walk in our relationships with greater humility and awareness, no matter the social temperature.Receive a copy of People Skills and an audio download of "Transform Your Relationships Through Better Communication" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.Get more episode resourcesDo you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

I'm re-releasing this popular episode because so many of you have been sharing how hard it is to focus on your work right now. The answer? Work smarter, not harder. My guest is a best-selling author and professor at Georgetown University, Cal Newport, and he shares exactly how to work less and get way more done (while also feeling happier and calmer). So many of us are stuck in a cycle of answering emails all day, sitting on Zoom meetings, but never really moving the ball forward in our work or in our lives, and this episode is going to change that. I've used so many of the tactics from this interview to restructure my workdays and how I run my business.

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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 Howard Hewett. Rushion McDonald invited legendary R&B vocalist Howard Hewett to share the lessons behind his four-decade music career, focusing on perseverance, preparation, personal vision, integrity, and long-term success. The conversation was designed not only for music fans, but also for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals seeking insight into how sustained success is built over time. The interview blends Howard's personal journey—from Akron, Ohio, to becoming the lead voice of Shalamar—with practical life and business principles that helped him remain relevant and respected throughout his career. Executive Summary Howard Hewett reflected on his early years as a performer, the unexpected opportunity that led to his joining Shalamar, and the mindset that enabled him to capitalize on life-changing opportunities. He emphasized that success is rarely accidental; it comes from preparation, visualization, discipline, and maintaining integrity. A major theme throughout the interview was that individuals must prepare for opportunities long before they arrive. Hewett explained how years of practice and dedication allowed him to seize the moment when an audition unexpectedly presented itself, eventually launching him into one of R&B's most successful groups. Key Takeaways 1. Preparation Creates Opportunity Howard stressed that talent alone is not enough. Success occurs when preparation meets opportunity. He spent years singing and performing before receiving his breakthrough. When the opportunity to audition for Shalamar arrived, he was ready because he had already done the work. Being "ready" often matters more than being lucky. Business Lesson: Continuous preparation allows people to act decisively when opportunities appear. 2. Visualization Is Powerful Howard discussed the importance of mentally seeing success before it happens. After moving to California, he regularly visualized performing in front of thousands of people. He imagined achieving professional goals long before they became reality. Visualization strengthened his confidence and focus. Business Lesson: Successful people often create a clear vision of their future and work consistently toward it. 3. Your Reputation Matters Throughout the conversation, Howard highlighted the value of character and professionalism. Relationships in the entertainment industry were built on trust. Integrity helped sustain a career that has lasted more than 40 years. Success without character is difficult to maintain. Business Lesson: Reputation is one of the most valuable assets a person can possess. 4. Stay Ready for Unexpected Opportunities One of the most compelling stories involved how Howard joined Shalamar. He received an unexpected phone call while at the Motown building. He auditioned shortly afterward. Within days, he had joined the group and was performing on television. The rapid sequence of events showed how quickly life can change when preparation meets opportunity. Business Lesson: Major breakthroughs often arrive with little warning. 5. Longevity Requires Adaptability Howard's career has spanned multiple generations of music fans. He discussed evolving with the industry while maintaining authenticity. He recognized the importance of growth without losing his artistic identity. Longevity comes from balancing innovation with consistency. Business Lesson: The ability to adapt is essential for sustained success. 6. Believe in Yourself Before Others Do Howard spoke about having confidence in his abilities long before widespread recognition. Self-belief helped him persevere through challenges and uncertainty. Confidence strengthened his willingness to pursue ambitious goals. External success followed an internal commitment to excellence. Business Lesson: Confidence and vision often precede achievement. Notable Quotes & Memorable Messages The interview centered around several recurring themes that Howard expressed throughout the conversation: "Preparation turns opportunity into success." "You have to be ready when the door opens." "Visualization helps create the life you want to live." "Integrity is something nobody can take away from you." "Don't wait for opportunity—prepare for it." "Success starts with believing in yourself." "Always be ready because your opportunity can come when you least expect it." Overall Message The interview was ultimately a masterclass on preparation, vision, self-belief, and longevity. Howard Hewett's story demonstrates that sustained success is not built on luck alone. It comes from years of disciplined preparation, maintaining strong values, visualizing success, and being ready when opportunity arrives. For entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals alike, his message was clear: Stay prepared, protect your integrity, believe in your vision, and be ready when opportunity knocks. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Howard Hewett. Rushion McDonald invited legendary R&B vocalist Howard Hewett to share the lessons behind his four-decade music career, focusing on perseverance, preparation, personal vision, integrity, and long-term success. The conversation was designed not only for music fans, but also for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals seeking insight into how sustained success is built over time. The interview blends Howard's personal journey—from Akron, Ohio, to becoming the lead voice of Shalamar—with practical life and business principles that helped him remain relevant and respected throughout his career. Executive Summary Howard Hewett reflected on his early years as a performer, the unexpected opportunity that led to his joining Shalamar, and the mindset that enabled him to capitalize on life-changing opportunities. He emphasized that success is rarely accidental; it comes from preparation, visualization, discipline, and maintaining integrity. A major theme throughout the interview was that individuals must prepare for opportunities long before they arrive. Hewett explained how years of practice and dedication allowed him to seize the moment when an audition unexpectedly presented itself, eventually launching him into one of R&B's most successful groups. Key Takeaways 1. Preparation Creates Opportunity Howard stressed that talent alone is not enough. Success occurs when preparation meets opportunity. He spent years singing and performing before receiving his breakthrough. When the opportunity to audition for Shalamar arrived, he was ready because he had already done the work. Being "ready" often matters more than being lucky. Business Lesson: Continuous preparation allows people to act decisively when opportunities appear. 2. Visualization Is Powerful Howard discussed the importance of mentally seeing success before it happens. After moving to California, he regularly visualized performing in front of thousands of people. He imagined achieving professional goals long before they became reality. Visualization strengthened his confidence and focus. Business Lesson: Successful people often create a clear vision of their future and work consistently toward it. 3. Your Reputation Matters Throughout the conversation, Howard highlighted the value of character and professionalism. Relationships in the entertainment industry were built on trust. Integrity helped sustain a career that has lasted more than 40 years. Success without character is difficult to maintain. Business Lesson: Reputation is one of the most valuable assets a person can possess. 4. Stay Ready for Unexpected Opportunities One of the most compelling stories involved how Howard joined Shalamar. He received an unexpected phone call while at the Motown building. He auditioned shortly afterward. Within days, he had joined the group and was performing on television. The rapid sequence of events showed how quickly life can change when preparation meets opportunity. Business Lesson: Major breakthroughs often arrive with little warning. 5. Longevity Requires Adaptability Howard's career has spanned multiple generations of music fans. He discussed evolving with the industry while maintaining authenticity. He recognized the importance of growth without losing his artistic identity. Longevity comes from balancing innovation with consistency. Business Lesson: The ability to adapt is essential for sustained success. 6. Believe in Yourself Before Others Do Howard spoke about having confidence in his abilities long before widespread recognition. Self-belief helped him persevere through challenges and uncertainty. Confidence strengthened his willingness to pursue ambitious goals. External success followed an internal commitment to excellence. Business Lesson: Confidence and vision often precede achievement. Notable Quotes & Memorable Messages The interview centered around several recurring themes that Howard expressed throughout the conversation: "Preparation turns opportunity into success." "You have to be ready when the door opens." "Visualization helps create the life you want to live." "Integrity is something nobody can take away from you." "Don't wait for opportunity—prepare for it." "Success starts with believing in yourself." "Always be ready because your opportunity can come when you least expect it." Overall Message The interview was ultimately a masterclass on preparation, vision, self-belief, and longevity. Howard Hewett's story demonstrates that sustained success is not built on luck alone. It comes from years of disciplined preparation, maintaining strong values, visualizing success, and being ready when opportunity arrives. For entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals alike, his message was clear: Stay prepared, protect your integrity, believe in your vision, and be ready when opportunity knocks. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedians Sara Weinshenk and Maddi Mays are back together for one of the funniest SHENK episodes yet. From embarrassing high school singing telegrams and disastrous Raya dates to Love Island drama, relationship "icks," bad exes, dirty bathrooms, Comic-Con obsessions, and the absolute chaos of modern dating, nothing is off limits. The conversation also dives into bisexual dating, dating apps, religion in relationships, comedy, dating horror stories, and the tiny things that instantly ruin attraction. If you've ever had the ick, survived a terrible first date, or wondered why dating keeps getting weirder, this episode is for you. Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week featuring comedians, comics, and hilarious conversations from inside the Los Angeles comedy scene. Follow Maddi Mays: https://www.instagram.com/maddimays #SHENK #SaraWeinshenk #MaddiMays #ComedyPodcast #Dating #StandUpComedy

Is it too late to rebuild your relationship with your teen?No.If your teen is pulling away, listening more to friends than family, or making choices that worry you, don't lose hope.In this week's podcast, we talk about:❤️ Letting go of guilt.❤️ The power of apologizing.❤️ Why connection creates more influence than control.❤️ Simple ways to rebuild trust and strengthen your relationship.You can't change the past, but you can change how you show up today.

Whether you know it or not - God is in charge and in control of it all…He sets it up, He makes it go and He gets the credit. Acknowledging that and Adjusting how we live Accordingly - makes a world of difference!  _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube 

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 Howard Hewett. Rushion McDonald invited legendary R&B vocalist Howard Hewett to share the lessons behind his four-decade music career, focusing on perseverance, preparation, personal vision, integrity, and long-term success. The conversation was designed not only for music fans, but also for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals seeking insight into how sustained success is built over time. The interview blends Howard's personal journey—from Akron, Ohio, to becoming the lead voice of Shalamar—with practical life and business principles that helped him remain relevant and respected throughout his career. Executive Summary Howard Hewett reflected on his early years as a performer, the unexpected opportunity that led to his joining Shalamar, and the mindset that enabled him to capitalize on life-changing opportunities. He emphasized that success is rarely accidental; it comes from preparation, visualization, discipline, and maintaining integrity. A major theme throughout the interview was that individuals must prepare for opportunities long before they arrive. Hewett explained how years of practice and dedication allowed him to seize the moment when an audition unexpectedly presented itself, eventually launching him into one of R&B's most successful groups. Key Takeaways 1. Preparation Creates Opportunity Howard stressed that talent alone is not enough. Success occurs when preparation meets opportunity. He spent years singing and performing before receiving his breakthrough. When the opportunity to audition for Shalamar arrived, he was ready because he had already done the work. Being "ready" often matters more than being lucky. Business Lesson: Continuous preparation allows people to act decisively when opportunities appear. 2. Visualization Is Powerful Howard discussed the importance of mentally seeing success before it happens. After moving to California, he regularly visualized performing in front of thousands of people. He imagined achieving professional goals long before they became reality. Visualization strengthened his confidence and focus. Business Lesson: Successful people often create a clear vision of their future and work consistently toward it. 3. Your Reputation Matters Throughout the conversation, Howard highlighted the value of character and professionalism. Relationships in the entertainment industry were built on trust. Integrity helped sustain a career that has lasted more than 40 years. Success without character is difficult to maintain. Business Lesson: Reputation is one of the most valuable assets a person can possess. 4. Stay Ready for Unexpected Opportunities One of the most compelling stories involved how Howard joined Shalamar. He received an unexpected phone call while at the Motown building. He auditioned shortly afterward. Within days, he had joined the group and was performing on television. The rapid sequence of events showed how quickly life can change when preparation meets opportunity. Business Lesson: Major breakthroughs often arrive with little warning. 5. Longevity Requires Adaptability Howard's career has spanned multiple generations of music fans. He discussed evolving with the industry while maintaining authenticity. He recognized the importance of growth without losing his artistic identity. Longevity comes from balancing innovation with consistency. Business Lesson: The ability to adapt is essential for sustained success. 6. Believe in Yourself Before Others Do Howard spoke about having confidence in his abilities long before widespread recognition. Self-belief helped him persevere through challenges and uncertainty. Confidence strengthened his willingness to pursue ambitious goals. External success followed an internal commitment to excellence. Business Lesson: Confidence and vision often precede achievement. Notable Quotes & Memorable Messages The interview centered around several recurring themes that Howard expressed throughout the conversation: "Preparation turns opportunity into success." "You have to be ready when the door opens." "Visualization helps create the life you want to live." "Integrity is something nobody can take away from you." "Don't wait for opportunity—prepare for it." "Success starts with believing in yourself." "Always be ready because your opportunity can come when you least expect it." Overall Message The interview was ultimately a masterclass on preparation, vision, self-belief, and longevity. Howard Hewett's story demonstrates that sustained success is not built on luck alone. It comes from years of disciplined preparation, maintaining strong values, visualizing success, and being ready when opportunity arrives. For entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals alike, his message was clear: Stay prepared, protect your integrity, believe in your vision, and be ready when opportunity knocks. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in this episode, I talk about a conversation I see online ALL THE TIME that I completely disagree with. I see people say things like "if your friend doesn't like or comment on your posts or support your business... then they don't actually care about you (or are even jealous of you)"... girl no. NOOOOO. you're ruining so many relationships with this mindset. this podcast will show you exactly how to be in your power & get the love you need in the most beautiful, powerful, grounded way. ♥︎ 

This week comedian Brent Flyberg joins us and we manage our loads.

Most men think attraction is something that happens to them (a switch their wife either flips or doesn't). Keith Yackey burns that idea to the ground. After two divorces, he built a framework around one brutal truth: you don't get what you want, you get what you are. If she's not leaning in anymore, that's not a mystery. That's a mirror. In this conversation, Keith breaks down the five dials every man is quietly failing (parent, partner, producer, player, and power) and hands you the exact language to rate yourself against them. We get into why scheduling sex builds more desire than spontaneity ever will, why "I did it for you" is the worst thing a man can say, and why the guys who stop chasing anything eventually get left by everything. This isn't theory. It's the same math Keith used to go from a 19 out of 100 to the best marriage of his life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome to Mickler Manor 01:53 Montana Knife Company Gift & Blood Brothers 04:06 Learning How to Receive Help as a Man 08:23 Do Men Need to Hit Rock Bottom? 10:36 Realizing You Are the Common Denominator 12:55 Becoming a Better Coach Through Failure 14:38 Why Men Need Stories of Struggle 18:42 Purpose, Mission, and Identity Over Ego 22:33 The Raw Truth About Relationship Dynamics 24:42 Extreme Ownership vs. Victim Mentality 28:53 What a "Fulfilled" Woman Wants 32:43 The Power of Boundaries and Saying "No" 36:57 The Importance of Brotherhood and Male Tribes 40:13 Overt vs. Covert Communication in Marriage 42:27 Overcoming Complacency in Relationships 46:20 Creating Novelty & Building Consistency 50:32 Self-Validation and Holding High Standards 54:42 Leading with Intention 58:34 Captain of the Vessel vs. Passengers 01:02:35 Support, Peacemaking, and Shared Joy 01:06:31 Direct Communication and Expressing Desires 01:12:45 Why Scheduling Intimacy Works 01:16:53 The 5 Dials of Long-Term Attraction 01:23:10 Rating Yourself and Fixing Your Relationship Grade 01:29:32 Modeling Love and Setting the Container 01:32:52 Connecting with Keith Yackey & Married Game Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

People skills are essential for building meaningful relationships. Debra Fileta explores the different levels of communication that determine how we care for others, even through hard times. By looking at how we show up in conversation, Debra encourages us to walk in our relationships with greater humility and awareness, no matter the social temperature.Receive a copy of People Skills and an audio download of "Transform Your Relationships Through Better Communication" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.Get more episode resourcesDo you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Relationships are struggling more than ever, and I honestly believe a lot of what culture tells us about love and marriage is leading us in the wrong direction. In this episode, I'm sharing some of the biggest reasons I think relationships fail today—from comparing ourselves to social media, to expecting marriage to fulfill us, to letting outside voices influence our relationships more than God's Word. I also talk about what the Bible says about marriage, why prayer and community matter so much, how comparison steals joy, and practical ways to build a marriage that actually lasts. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, my hope is that this conversation encourages you to pursue God's design for relationships over the world's. ‼️Check out my collab with Ponyflo! Visit ⁠⁠https://www.ponyflohats.com/jeaninexponyflo ⁠⁠and use code JEANINE for 15% off your purchase.‼️ In this Episode 03:00 God's Original Design for Relationships05:00 Why Comparing Your Marriage Is Dangerous13:30 Why Modern Relationships Don't Last18:30 Marriage Won't Complete You24:00 Fighting for Your Marriage Instead of Each Other27:00 The Importance of Godly Community & Wise Counsel36:00 Why Your Spouse Must Come Before Your Kids41:00 The Power of Praying Together as a Couple46:00 Final Marriage Advice & Encouragement Thanks to Our Sponsors Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wayfair.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now to shop all things home. Casper: Visit casper.com to save 20% off the mattress you deserve. Grand Canyon University: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GCU.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. Christian Healthcare Ministries: Visit ⁠⁠chministries.org⁠⁠ to learn more. Shopify: Start your business today with the industry's best business partner, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tinyurl.com/HAHIGottaAsk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! If you'd like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine and Kaleb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your relationship struggles aren’t just personal—but shaped by the systems you live in? Akilah Riley Richardson returns to explore how systemic trauma quietly shapes our relationships, nervous systems, and sense of self. Drawing from her work with marginalized couples, she introduces the concept of relational privilege and explains why healing cannot be separated from the social systems we live in. Together, Akilah and Sue challenge traditional Western therapy models, discuss the importance of “responsible externalizing,” and explore how therapists can create space for grief, imagination, and genuine connection instead of trying to fix what cannot simply be solved. “The experiences of marginalized people are often devalued even by helping professionals, and this text is my dedication to carving a space where we, as practitioners, can ensure that we are of service in a way that is rooted in the realities of our people. It is also a reflection of my obligation to marginalized couples and individuals. My sincere wish for them all is that they are never harmed in therapy but instead uplifted. ” – Akilah Riley-Richardson Time Stamps for The Hidden Weight of Systemic Trauma: How Oppression Shapes Our Relationships with Akilah Riley-Richardson (306) 02:05 The systemic trauma faced by marginalized couples 04:12 Barriers for global south therapists and voices 08:00 Fear, threat, and navigating space as a marginalized person 09:57 Relational privilege and systemic influence 12:03 The role of colonial Christianity in systemic trauma 17:50 The danger of model dogmatism in therapy 20:06 Neurobiological threat and systemic trauma 22:02 Practicing responsible externalizing in therapy 26:07 The grief of systemic trauma and loss 28:04 The limitations of evidence-based models 29:58 The need for imagination and community in healing 31:47 The concept of lostness and liminality in trauma 34:06 The danger of attachment to models and frameworks 35:59 Differentiating systemic from relational reality 38:10 Yoruba and indigenous healing traditions 41:59 The influence of colonialism and imperialism on therapy 43:53 Acknowledge systemic trauma in therapist self-awareness 49:57 Habits of survival and internalized oppression 51:52 The impact of systemic trauma on body and mind About our Guest – Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP is a dedicated therapist, educator, and researcher with several years of experience. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and STAIR Method Certified clinician, Akilah specializes in relational healing, focusing on the needs of couples and individuals, both in the Caribbean and internationally.Her expertise extends to supporting sexual and racial minorities, ensuring that her practice is inclusive and culturally sensitive. Akilah's commitment to education and advocacy has led her to consult for esteemed organizations, including NASTAD, I-TECH, CARPHA, and CVC, where she has made significant contributions to healthcare training and community support. She has presented her work at various prestigious forums, such as the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, Academy of Therapy Wisdom, Harvard Medical School, Chicago School of Psychology and the Black Mental Health Symposium. From 2012 to 2025, she served as a Social Work Educator at the University of the Southern Caribbean, mentoring future leaders in the field. Currently, she serves as a Research Supervisor and Examiner at the University of the West Indies Global Campus. As the founder of the Relational Healing Institute and the creator of the P.R.I.D.E. model, Akilah is passionate about advancing relational therapies. Her book, “Marginalized Couples in Therapy” reflects this passion. Resources for The Hidden Weight of Systemic Trauma: How Oppression Shapes Our Relationships with Akilah Riley-Richardson (306) Marginalized Couples in Therapy: Interventions for Healing from Systemic Trauma – Akilah’s new book, use this link for 20% off. Get your copy today! Akilah’s website  – Resources, opportunities and additional information Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!   Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout As a listener of this podcast, use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount.       You are invited!  Join our exclusive community to get early access and discounts to things we produce, plus an ad-free, private feed. In addition, receive exclusive episodes recorded just for you. Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! Click here!!  Get your copy of Secure Relating here!!

Most men aren't emotionally unavailable because they don't care. They're emotionally unavailable because they were never taught how to process emotion, navigate intimacy, or move through the transition from boyhood to manhood. In this conversation, relationship coach and author Stefanos Sifandos breaks down why high-achieving men often feel disconnected, why success can become emotional armor, and how unresolved childhood wounds quietly shape our relationships, ambition, confidence, and identity. Follow Stefanos @stefanossifandos Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Why Successful Men Become Emotionally Unavailable 01:23 – Is Vulnerability the Final Frontier of Masculinity? 06:05 – A 3-Step Framework for Becoming More Vulnerable 11:26 – Why Your Partner Can't Be Your Therapist 15:01 – The Lost Rite of Passage From Boyhood to Manhood 20:15 – How Men Can Create Their Own Rite of Passage 22:30 – Did You Already Experience a Rite of Passage Without Realizing It? 26:00 – Finding Your Edge in Modern Masculinity 29:44 – The Hidden Insecurities That Drive Successful Men 33:26 – Father Wounds vs. Mother Wounds: The Difference Every Man Should Know 39:38 – Healing Childhood Trauma Before It Controls Your Relationships 40:20 – Does Vulnerability Actually Improve Your Sex Life? 43:37 – How to Regulate Your Nervous System (Simple Daily Practices) 50:55 – Is Male Ambition Just Unhealed Childhood Trauma? 51:34 – Why High-Achieving Men Often Struggle in Relationships 52:10 – Are Men Really Afraid of Emotion—or Losing Control? 53:07 – What "Ever Forward" Means & Living in Alignment With Your Truth 54:00 – Chase on Fatherhood, Emotional Regulation & Choosing Response Over Reaction ----- Episode resources: Fatty15 - save an additonal 15% on the 90-day starter kit of C15:0 essential fatty acids Watch and subscirbe on YouTube

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In Day 5 of our 7 Days of Dating Confidence, we're talking about the courage it takes to let people see the real you.In this episode, we explore why so many of us hide our quirks and edit ourselves while dating—and how that often keeps us from finding the connections we truly want. Through MK's story, we discuss taking emotional risks, showing your personality sooner, and trusting that the right person will appreciate the things that make you different. If you've ever worried that you're too much, too weird, or not enough, this episode is your reminder that confidence grows when you stop shrinking yourself to be chosen.-Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/Read our book: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love: https://howtobedateable.com/Try the Dateable AI Dating Coach: Get personalized advice trained on our years of podcast episodes, courses and frameworks: https://studio.com/dateableFollow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcasts The Psychology of Relationships and Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Have you ever had a time in your life where you genuinely didn't want a serious relationship but still wanted connection and chemistry? Download the Fling app in the app store or visit fling.me today. Want to remove distractions from your dates? Download Brick and get 10% off at https://www.getbrick.app/DATEABLEOur Sponsors:* Avocado Green Mattress: Check out their mattress and furniture sale: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DATEABLE* Losers Part One and Two by Harley LaRoux: Go get the book wherever books are sold in print or ebook or through https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Quince: Get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Ruggable: Get 10% off your first order, sitewide, with promo code DATEABLE at https://ruggable.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to part 2 of this unbelievable conversation with Dr. Ramani where she is sharing with us her “cheat sheets” of all her best strategies for dealing with the relentless manipulation and games that a narcissist plays. Odds are you've encountered a narcissist before, and whether it's someone in the workplace or someone in your own home, each encounter with them can make you question your worth, ignore warning signs, and even give up your power to them. In part 2, we get into: - Why you need to learn to listen to your body for the red flags- How to effectively deal with the charm AND lack of empathy of a narcissist- Dr. Ramani's 3 steps to narcissistic resistance so you can break free from the abuse- & MORE!The reality is the narcissist will never change, so it's up to you to make a change and take your power back so you can live your life without losing confidence in who you are. Don't forget to order your copy of Dr. Ramani's new book, “It's Not You” here: https://a.co/d/7qYmF0fAnd if you're loving Women of Impact, please take a moment to leave us a review or rate the show. Your feedback is incredibly valuable!Follow Dr. Ramani:Website: https://doctor-ramani.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamaniOrder “It's Not You”: https://a.co/d/7qYmF0fFollow Me Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.radicalconfidence.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu X: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu Themes: Confidence, Relationships, Business, Mental Health, Self-ImprovementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zach sits down with Alexandra and Rod Stockwell, married almost 30 years and both trained as physicians. They met in 1993 as first-year medical students, passing paper notes back and forth during lectures, and that early habit of asynchronous, patient communication turns out to have shaped everything that came after. Alexandra is now a relationship and intimacy coach and host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast. Rod still practices medicine and, in his words, is happy to support her work from just outside the spotlight.The conversation moves through the real mechanics of a long marriage rather than the highlight reel. Rod tells the story of what first drew him to Alexandra: not academic standout behavior, but her willingness to notice what everyone else in the lecture hall was too polite to say out loud, like asking a professor to turn the lights back on. From there, they trace how curiosity became their throughline, how personal growth inside a marriage compounds over time, and how a phrase like connection over content changes what a hard conversation actually accomplishes. Rod offers a simple, practical fix for the "heady" partner who struggles to know what a conversation needs from him. Alexandra shares a technique she once found genuinely off putting, literally timing how long she'd speak, and explains why it ended up building more trust and more freedom, not less.What makes this one land is that none of it is theoretical. Alexandra and Rod are open that every insight came from getting it wrong first, sometimes badly, and having their feelings hurt in the process. For listeners who've been together a long time and wonder if the spark is something you either have or don't, this episode makes the case that it's built, deliberately, one honest conversation at a time.Key TakeawaysCuriosity doesn't have to fade with familiarity. The early-relationship instinct to ask "what's your favorite vegetable" can be kept alive on purpose, decades in.Being curious about your partner has a side effect: it makes you more curious about yourself, too."Connection over content" means prioritizing how a conversation lands over winning the specific point being discussed.Naming the kind of conversation you're about to have (venting, logistics, brainstorming) before you have it prevents partners from accidentally having two different conversations at once.A technique doesn't have to feel natural, or even comfortable, to work. Alexandra found timing her own emotional sharing "disgusting" at first and kept using it because it built trust.Real intimacy is a form of emotional communication every time, not just during "big" conversations. What's underneath a moment matters as much as what's said.Marriage can function as a vehicle for personal growth, not just a container you maintain, if both people stay oriented toward it that way.The best advice in this episode was hard won. Every tool they share came from a mistake they made and repaired first.Guest InfoAlexandra Stockwell, MD: relationship and intimacy coach, host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast. Website: alexandrastockwell.com (book, app, courses, coaching, and podcast available there).Rod Stockwell, MD: practicing physician and Alexandra's husband of nearly 30 years. Not publicly active in the relationship coaching space; reachable through Alexandra's contact page.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you hear the word submission, what comes to mind? For a lot of people, it's control. Silence. Inequality. A woman losing her voice. But what if that's not what the Bible is describing at all? In this episode, we sit down with three Christian women who have lived out biblical submission in marriage and ask the questions people are actually wrestling with.No clichés or stereotypes, just an honest conversation about what Scripture teaches and what it looks like in real life.We talk about why submission has become one of the most misunderstood ideas in Christianity and why God's design is far more beautiful than most people realize.We'll talk about:- What biblical submission actually is and what it isn't- Why Ephesians 5 begins with “submit to one another”- Whether submission means a woman loses her voice or identity- What submission looks like during real disagreements- How to respond when your husband isn't leading well- Where the line is between honoring your husband and saying “no”- Whether the trad wife movement is biblical or just an aesthetic- What submission looks like when the wife earns more, leads more, or is more spiritually mature- How to know if a man is actually worthy of your trust before marriage- Whether submission has any place in dating and engagement- Why God's design for marriage is meant to help both husband and wife flourishThis isn't a conversation about making women smaller. It's about understanding God's design well enough to discover the freedom that's actually inside it.Whether you're married, dating, engaged, or simply trying to understand what the Bible teaches, we hope this conversation brings clarity to one of the most debated topics in Christian relationships.Let's talk about it

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

In this video, Brandy shares powerful insights to help you transform and heal your relationships love and physical health. Also, if you'd like to go deeper, there is a free Free Mind-body Healing training deep dive training you can access here. https://brandygillmore.com/mind-body-training If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, setting boundaries, or feeling torn between honoring yourself and maintaining healthy relationships, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Brandy explores why simply trying to stop people-pleasing or forcing yourself to say "no" may not create the healing, connection, or freedom you're looking for—and how focusing only on the behavior can sometimes create even more tension and disconnection. In this powerful IQ episode, Brandy reveals what may actually be happening beneath the people-pleasing pattern and explains how true transformation comes from addressing the deeper emotional dynamics involved. Rather than creating cold or defensive boundaries, you'll discover how to honor yourself while remaining loving, thoughtful, and genuinely connected to others. In this episode, you'll discover: Why common advice about people-pleasing can sometimes backfire The important issue that may be overlooked when trying to change this pattern Why setting boundaries do not need to feel cold, harsh, or disconnected How to honor yourself while remaining loving and thoughtful How to create relationships with greater sweetness, reciprocity, and genuine connection When you shift this pattern at its core, you can learn to say no when needed, care for yourself in a healthy way, and create relationships that feel more loving, harmonious, and deeply fulfilling. The goal isn't to become less loving—it's to create a healthier way of loving both yourself and others. -- Important Note: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please continue to consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider as recommended. Click here to view our full disclaimer- https://brandygillmore.com/terms/. © Brandy Gilmore / Human Potential Revolution, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This content, including the audio, voice, likeness, transcript, and all associated materials, may not be reproduced, distributed, stored, used, or incorporated into artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or derivative technologies without prior written permission. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

You might think that the October 1991 quiz, "Are You Relationship-Ready?," would be a cinch for your three married co-hosts, two of whom are married to each other. ...Actually, if you've been listening for a while, you might not think that at all. After sharing our range of results, it's on to your latest calls about everything from how bad Neill sucks to whether Sheila Heti should count her days. Finally, we look back on "Probe," the reader survey from the preview issue of Dirt, and almost make it all the way down the first column of questions! More to come there, but for now, pour something tasty in your color-changing mug and join us!QUICK LINKS

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This is a special compilation episode bringing together some of the most impactful conversations on masculine and feminine energy from across the show.Featuring renowned relationship Coach Stefanos Sifandos and therapist & author Denae Logan, alongside my own reflections, this episode looks at what it really means to balance both energies within yourself—not as opposing forces, but as complementary parts of a healthy, thriving life.We talk about why burnout often comes from living in overdrive, how self-care and boundaries restore your feminine energy, and why integrating both masculine and feminine qualities leads to greater vitality, stronger relationships, and a deeper connection with yourself.In this episode:Why masculine and feminine energy work together—not against each otherHow energetic imbalance contributes to burnoutThe role of boundaries in protecting your well-beingWhy healthy relationships require both strength and softnessPractical ways to cultivate more balance in your everyday life⭐️YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS: Please: Subscribe + leave 5⭐️Star rating +review HEREEnjoy! xRxFIND ME ON:️INSTAGRAMSUBSTACKYOUTUBEXTHREADS

In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, Rebecca George is joined by Annie F. Downs as they explore the transformative power of rest, Sabbath, and trusting God's timing in a hurried world. Discover practical insights on how to incorporate rest into your life, leadership, and relationships, and be encouraged to embrace God's perfect timing.Keywords:rest, Sabbath, God's timing, leadership, relationships, spiritual growth, mental health, Christian living, purpose, communityChapters:00:00 Introduction to Radical Radiance03:57 The Importance of Rest06:44 Creating a Healthy Work Culture12:53 Advice for Early Career Stages14:51 Practicing Sabbath in Daily Life22:11 Longing and Rest in Relationships and Vocations24:13 Navigating Friendship Breakups27:05 The Importance of Rest in Relationships28:31 Trusting God's Timing in Relationships32:18 The Power of Prayer and Faith34:36 Believing in God's Promises38:25 Radiating Jesus' Heart in Our Lives40:36 Building Community in Single Purpose LeagueSponsors:Christian Standard Bible: Have you ever read your Bible and you hit a name, a place, a moment in history — and you just wish you understood it a little better? Friend, that's exactly why the CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible was made. There are hundreds of full-color images, detailed maps, family trees, timelines, and insights from over 200 trusted scholars — all tucked into one beautiful Bible for you. See the full story of Scripture and order yours today ⁠HERE.⁠Live Oak Integrative Health: What if the brain fog, the mood swings, the feeling like you're running on empty no matter how much you sleep — what if those aren't personality quirks or just "this season of life"? What if your body is actually trying to tell you something? That's exactly what my friend Rebecca Belch at Live Oak Integrative Health helps women uncover. Visit liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance to learn more and receive a discount on service packages as a Radical Radiance listener. Links:Speaking: https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking Creative Business Coaching: https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching Camp for Creatives: https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4 Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6 Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67 Books:You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World: https://amzn.to/44omO3kDo the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: https://amzn.to/43IaFpMBefore Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv 

Have a different drive than your spouse? Tune in as we answer follower questions around the desire gap! Whether you're the high or low desire spouse, this episode is packed with insights to help you connect and communicate better! Watch the episode on YouTube!! Our Episodes:   Dr. Morgan Cutlip episode Our Products: OUT OF SYNC Audio Course! Get on the waitlist for our Orgasm Course here! Figuring Out What I Like Guide Resources: Everlywell: use that link to get 15% off! ⁠⁠Join Unite & Ignite ⁠⁠ Want more from Kingdom Sexuality? Come hang out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Approximate Timestamps: Introduction and Welcome - 0:00 Bible Verse Discussion - 1:02 Listener Questions Introduction - 1:33 Question: Lower Drive Concerns - 2:01 Medical and Medication Advice - 2:35 Responsive vs. Spontaneous Desire - 4:27 Tips for Spontaneous Spouses - 6:38 Overcoming Guilt in Relationships - 11:46 Productive Conversations - 17:08 Masturbation and Marriage - 21:03 Course Promotion and Conclusion - 26:49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer sits down with Ryan Gibson, President, CIO, and Co-Founder of Spartan Investment Group, to discuss why self-storage continues to be one of the most resilient real estate asset classes. Ryan shares how Spartan has grown to more than 90 facilities through its vertically integrated platform and explains what continues to drive demand—from rising housing costs and smaller homes to the growing need for business and personal storage. Ryan also breaks down his 10-30-30-30 wealth allocation strategy for high-income earners, why diversification matters, and how today's lending environment is creating attractive investment opportunities. Whether you're an active or passive investor, this episode offers valuable insights into self-storage, portfolio allocation, and the future of the industry. Favorite Book: What It Takes By Stephen A. Schwarzman Pillars of Wealth Creation 1. Live every day like it's Saturday 2. Family connectedness (Relationships) 3. Happiness with what you do (work, volunteering, community, etc.) Ryan Gibson is the President, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of Spartan Investors Group (SIG). Before transitioning into commercial real estate, Ryan spent nearly two decades as a commercial airline pilot, where he developed the discipline and analytical mindset that now guide his investment philosophy. Today, he has organized over $450M of private equity for Spartan's projects. Ryan has experience managing the development of SIGs projects in challenging markets. Ryan is also the co-host of the Passive Income Pilots podcast, where he helps busy professionals build long-term wealth through passive real estate investing. If you would like to connect with Ryan, visit the website: Spartan-investors.com or emailing Ryan@spartan-investors.com. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

Is the rise of the independent woman responsible for a decrease in dating success? "Charisma Quotient" host Kimmy Seltzer returns to unpack why so many accomplished women struggle to find lasting love despite having everything else figured out. From flirting and feminine energy to dating confidence and modern relationship dynamics, this episode challenges conventional dating advice while offering practical strategies for creating genuine connection. Whether you're newly single, divorced, or simply tired of dating apps, Kimmy and Brian will change the way you think about attraction and relationships.

“HORROR HEARTS ACTIVATED” What if fear does not merely warn the heart, but becomes the drug that keeps its identity alive? A fear-governed person may crave love while depending upon threat. Anxiety scans the future, memory edits the present, shame protects the mask, and perception turns possibility into evidence. The partner becomes a screen upon which the nervous system projects horror. This is where fear can become addictive. Not as a formal diagnosis, but as dependence upon activation, suspicion, and emergency. Fear supplies intensity. Intensity feels familiar. Familiarity gets mistaken for truth. Peace feels empty, consistency feels suspicious, and love feels invasive because it approaches the self beneath the performance. What protects that self? Lying and control. The lie preserves the mask. Control manages the witness. We conceal what might change another person's view, then restrict freedom so they cannot discover what concealment protects. We edit motives, feelings, and intentions. We call the editing privacy. We call the control standards. We call hypervigilance intuition. Fear recruits intelligence to defend the prison while convincing the prisoner that bars equal safety. The horror begins when these protections create what they predicted. Surveillance breeds secrecy. Testing breeds exhaustion. Possession breeds rebellion. Withdrawal breeds abandonment. Fear points toward the wreckage and claims prophecy. Does addiction to fear produce incessant lying and control? It can, whenever truth threatens the mask and freedom threatens the fear-built identity. The monster may be the system created to prevent us from being seen, loved, changed, and exposed to ourselves.

In this week's 5 Tips episode, I challenge five common pieces of relationship advice that I don't see the same way anymore. Some have been passed down for generations, while others have exploded on social media in recent years. From "love conquers all" to "Time heals all wounds," I share why I think some of our most accepted relationship beliefs deserve a second look. Sometimes healing isn't just about moving on from a relationship. It's about unlearning the ideas that shaped how we viewed love in the first place. - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! Great news...There is now a place where you can find printable to help you along on your journey. All based around my 5 chapter methodology. for more information Click Here! want to listen to this podcast off of apple, visit www.JosieFalcon.com you can email me at devastatedtodivorced@gmail.com If you want to just send me a quick note, you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Josie.Falcon And lastly, If you would like to interact with me and share with others please join my Facebook group  "Separation, Divorce & Starting Over"

This week on the podcast, I am joined by longtime friend, Ali Mendieta to talk about her time in missions work. See, Most people underestimate the profound impact of living abroad—a journey that can reshape your entire worldview. When Ali moved to Hungary as a missionary, she discovered that the real transformation came not just from what she set out to do, but from the relationships she built along the way. Her story reveals the unexpected joys, heartbreaking lows, and spiritual breakthroughs of stepping outside your comfort zone—sometimes in the most isolating moments. In this empowering conversation, you'll discover how authentic relationships, often lead to the most meaningful ministry. Are you ready to see how your everyday actions can be a vessel for God's love? Hit play to be inspired, challenged, and encouraged to step into your own divine purpose—wherever you are in the world. This episode isn't just about missions abroad; it's about walking in faith every day, wherever life takes you.

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcastEpisode 226: My Adult Child Said I was Toxic. What Do I Do With That?Hearing your adult child describe you, your parenting, or your family as “toxic” can feel like a complete rejection of who you are. You may immediately want to defend yourself, explain your intentions, or prove that their version of the past is wrong.But the way you respond in that moment can either deepen the distance or create an opening for greater understanding.In this episode, Tina explains what your adult child may actually be trying to communicate when they use therapy words like “toxic.” She explores how parents can take their child's pain seriously without accepting an unfair label or collapsing into guilt and shame.You will learn how to stay grounded during painful conversations, listen for the experience underneath the accusation, and begin rebuilding trust through curiosity, empathy, and consistent behavior.In this episode, you will learn:Why being called a toxic parent feels like an attack on your entire identityWhat your adult child may mean when they say their childhood or family environment was toxicHow defensiveness can unintentionally reinforce the concerns your child is trying to expressWhat to say when you want to understand your adult child without agreeing with every detailHow changed behavior, emotional safety, and respectful communication can help repair a strained parent-adult child relationshipBeing called toxic does not automatically mean you are a bad parent. It may mean there is a painful gap between what you intended and what your adult child experienced. That gap can be explored, understood, and sometimes repaired.You do not have to argue your way out of your child's pain. You can learn to stay steady, ask better questions, acknowledge the impact, and allow your actions over time to show that the relationship can become different.Share this episode with another parent of an adult child who is struggling with family conflict, emotional distance, estrangement, or painful accusations and needs help knowing how to respond.Click Here to download the free guide: 5 Steps to Take Before Trying to Repair the Relationship with Your Adult Child Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want support putting what you're learning into practice, come join The Connection Community in Bridge to Connection. You'll get step-by-step relationship lessons, practical tools to calm anxiety and reduce conflict, and live monthly coaching calls to help you stay steady and build real connection with your child—especially when things feel tense. Learn more and join at https://www.courageous-connections.com/bridge-to-connection3---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach.  Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

In this episode, I explore how understanding your menstrual cycle, hormones, and changing life stages can help you make sense of shifts in libido—and prevent those changes from creating unnecessary conflict in your relationship. Libido is about more than sex drive; it is also connected to energy, vitality, confidence, and feminine energy.Listen in to hear me share:The many factors that can influence desire, including stress, sleep, mental and physical health, medications, body image, and relationship qualityThe difference between spontaneous and responsive desireMy “finish line and obstacles” analogy for understanding why desire sometimes feels closer or farther awayHow the menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases can affect mood, energy, and libidoHow desire may change during pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and menopauseWhy changes in libido should not automatically be taken personally by either partnerPractical ways to track your cycle, communicate your needs, prioritize your health, and build greater emotional and physical intimacy+so much moreConnect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

AI has become a part of all of our lives in recent years—even for kids. Dana Suskind is a pediatric cochlear implant surgeon and the author of the new book Human Raised, a science-backed guide to parenting in the age of AI. In this episode, Adam and Dana take a closer look at the impact AI can have on kids, and they break down the key components of healthy development that only human caregivers can provide. Dana also shares her HOPE framework for navigating our relationship with this new technology and she emphasizes the importance of friction in relationships when it comes to learning valuable soft skills.Featured guestFollow Dana Suskind on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at https://humanraised.org/Buy Human RaisedConnect with the teamFollow Adam on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at adamgrant.net/Subscribe to Adam's Substack GrantedWatch ReThinking videos on YouTube at TEDPodsFollow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTokReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm sitting down with therapist and relationship coach Mindy Glover to talk about infidelity and open relationships. We explore why infidelity causes such deep pain, the importance of clearly defining boundaries, and how assumptions can lead to misunderstandings. Mindy introduces me to the concept of "blue brain" versus "red brain" decision-making, and explains why agreements are hard to maintain when we're emotional or aroused. We also discuss transparency in open relationships and how to heal after boundary violations. Mindy shares a personal "infidelity story" exercise that couples can use to understand their triggers and build healthier, more authentic relationships.Mindy's Fascination with Infidelity (01:37)Mindy explains her lifelong fascination with infidelity, viewing it as a powerful, often deal-breaking force in relationships.Why Infidelity is a Deal Breaker (04:09)Infidelity shatters the illusion of security and the belief that you truly know your partner, causing immense pain.The Problem with Monogamy's Assumptions (07:06)Couples often assume they share the same definition of infidelity, which sets them up for misunderstanding and failure.How People Protect Themselves from Infidelity (08:42)Mindy discusses different strategies people use to avoid infidelity, including control, delusion, and exploring open relationships.Blue Brain vs. Red Brain in Relationships (11:06)Neuroscience explains how we make calm, logical decisions (blue brain) but different, aroused decisions (red brain), causing conflict.The Inevitability of Mistakes and Reporting Issues (14:08)Because of our "red brain," mistakes are inevitable, leading to a "reporting problem" in open relationships due to shame.Honoring Individual Relationship Containers (17:18)The discussion explores the complexity of honoring privacy and boundaries within each separate relationship in a polyamorous dynamic.The Beauty and Challenge of Showing Different Parts of Yourself (20:38)Open relationships allow different parts of one's personality to emerge, which can be both beautiful and challenging for partners.The Concept of "Poly Bypassing" (24:42)Mindy introduces "poly bypassing," where individuals suppress real feelings like jealousy to appear enlightened, similar to spiritual bypassing.How to Start the Conversation About Infidelity (27:00)Mindy suggests couples write their own "infidelity story" to understand their personal history, fears, and triggers around cheating.The Illusion of Control Through Rules (30:27)Couples create rules to feel in control, but the real issue is often the lack of prior agreement, not the act itself.Navigating Ruptures and Hurt Feelings (36:50)When hurt occurs, it's crucial to have tools and containers to vent, process, and lean into the conflict.Containing Your "Parts" (39:06)Instead of containing parts of yourself, Mindy suggests getting curious about them and understanding why they emerge.How Mindy Presents in Her Own Dating Life (42:04)Mindy explains she avoids leading with theories and instead focuses on showing up authentically and playfully in relationships.How to Connect with Mindy (44:42)Mindy shares her Instagram handle, website, and information about her therapy practice, coaching, and upcoming workshops.A Final Thought on Relationships (47:38)Mindy encourages listeners to shift from wanting to know everything their partner will do to being excited by the unknown.Follow Mindy:https://www.instagram.com/mindglowmagic/Mindy's Upcoming Live Masterclass:https://www.mindglowmagic.com/Follow The Open Bedroom Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/theopenbedroompodcast/

Breakups are hard enough...but what happens when your ex suddenly lives just down the street?On this episode of The Treehouse Show, Trey discovers that the woman who ghosted him now lives nearby, leading to an awkward question: Should your friends stay friends with your ex on social media? Dan finds himself caught in the middle, and the guys debate where loyalty ends and Facebook begins.We also celebrate Jon Lovitz's birthday, which turns into a nostalgic conversation about the underrated sitcom NewsRadio, before remembering the legendary Robin Williams on what would have been his 75th birthday and discussing why he's still one of the greatest comedians of all time.Then we dive into one of the strangest relationship stories Reddit has ever delivered after a boyfriend discovers some unexpected "cheese" during an intimate moment. It's weird, it's hilarious, and unfortunately it's real.If you enjoy funny news, relationship debates, awkward dating stories, Reddit drama, pop culture, celebrity discussions, and comedy podcasts, you've found your people. In this episode:Should friends stay friends with your ex?Ghosting and awkward post-breakup encountersSocial media etiquette after a breakupJon Lovitz and the greatness of NewsRadioRemembering Robin WilliamsThe unbelievable Reddit "cheese" relationship storySubscribe for new episodes of The Treehouse Show every week!About the show:Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, and their hilarious guests for laughs about funny news and viral stories with ridiculous commentary inside the Treehouse Show. 

In this episode, Andrew Soren is joined by organizational psychologist Ryan Fehr to explore how gratitude and social sustainability shape the quality of our relationships at work, and why those relationships are central to whether work feels meaningful, energizing, and fair.Ryan is a Professor of Management and Michael G. Foster Endowed Professor at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, where his research focuses on building positive relationships, leadership, gratitude, compassion, forgiveness, solitude, and social burnout. In this conversation, he helps clarify what gratitude really is: a feeling of appreciation for benefits that come from outside ourselves. At work, that means recognizing the ways other people contribute to our progress, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.Andrew and Ryan dig into why gratitude can be so powerful in organizations, and why it can backfire when it feels forced, uneven, or disconnected from fairness and respect. They also discuss Ryan's work on social sustainability: the ability to build relationships that energize us rather than exhaust us.This conversation offers a practical look at what it means to feel that we matter at work. And, you'll learn what leaders, teams, and individuals can do to build relationships that are meaningful enough to sustain us.Key TakeawaysGratitude can strengthen workplace relationships by helping people feel seen, valued, and connected.Appreciation has to be authentic and fair. When gratitude is unevenly distributed, it can create resentment instead of belonging.Social sustainability is about building relationships that give energy rather than quietly draining it.Busy professionals may be less lonely than socially burned out. They are surrounded by interaction, but missing the kinds of connection that actually restore them.Why This Episode MattersMeaningful work depends on more than purpose or personal motivation. It is deeply shaped by the relationships around us.When people feel appreciated, treated fairly, and connected to others, work is more likely to feel energizing and worthwhile. When they feel unseen, overextended, or socially depleted, even meaningful work can become exhausting. Ryan Fehr's research helps explain why gratitude, fairness, and social sustainability belong at the center of the conversation about meaningful work.About Our GuestRyan Fehr is a Professor of Management and Michael G. Foster Endowed Professor at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. His research focuses on building positive relationships in organizations, with particular emphasis on gratitude, forgiveness, compassion, leadership, solitude, and social burnout. He teaches courses in leadership, negotiation, personal change, positive organizational scholarship, and organizational development. Ryan also writes Sustainably Social, a Substack focused on evidence-based lessons for building relationships without burning out, and is the author of the forthcoming book I'd Love to, Just Not Today: Beat Social Burnout and Build Relationships That Don't Exhaust You.Mentioned in This EpisodeConnect with Ryan at University of Washington School of BusinessSustainably Social by Ryan FehrGreater Good Science Center: Gratitude at WorkThree Research-Backed Tips for a Grateful WorkplaceThe Grateful Workplace: A Multilevel Model of Gratitude in OrganizationsI'd Love to, Just Not Today: Beat Social Burnout and Build Relationships That Don't Exhaust You

Jeremy made a HECKUVA family dinner last night and Josh is really trying to navigate through some family drama. The fun continues on our social media pages!Jeremy, Katy & Josh Facebook: CLICK HERE Jeremy, Katy & Josh Instagram: CLICK HERE

This episode is OPEN and HONEST, listener! Neil Rubenstein is an incredible pansexual comedian who regularly opens for Ashley on the road, but today they're meeting in the HOTEL ROOM for something a bit more saucy… We discuss polyamory, its benefits & challenges, mental health & healing, sex vs. gender expression, hooking up with gay republicans, and falling in love with a poly granny. Ashley goes in-depth on being open. Neil goes gay on the road. FOLLOW NEIL RUBENSTEIN: He's on tour! Sign up for his mailing list to find out where: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZtPjhYREDKcbpqAtJJS1ILEOjWhRLCPj_i56ckOLBvk/viewform?edit_requested=true  Join his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeilRubenstein  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsneilrubenstein  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilrubenstein/  FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashgavs Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://www.ashleygavin.com/#dates FOLLOW ALEX VRAHAS @alvrahas Mailing List: https://forms.gle/t48AUUEYzrNagU1B9  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvrahas/   SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: Watch this UNCUT: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Merch: https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/ashley-gavin Watch on this YouTube: https://youtu.be/fNA5VDox8_I  ______________________________________________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: HELIX: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/gaysex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices