Podcasts about roadblocks

Do you think you have your spouse all figured out? The truth is, there's always something new to learn. Ryan Frederick and Jim Daly encourage husbands to work through communication barriers to better understand their wives. Plus, Erin Smalley talks about the right ways to give honest feedback to your spouse, for the sake of improving your relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive How a Husband Speaks for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Loving Your Wife with Your Words How a Wife Speaks: Loving Your Husband Well Through Godly Communication The Reactive Cycle Assessment Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Brice and Brooke are back for another leg of their Amazing Race Season 15 rewatch, and this week they're joined by the one and only Corey McArthur from Season 35! Episode 10, “It Starts With an F, That's All I'm Saying,” keeps the final four teams racing through Prague, Czech Republic, in a high-stakes battle for a spot in the finale. From a chaotic Roadblock filled with endlessly ringing phones and a puzzling word scramble, to Brian & Ericka's wild Speed Bump mixing and drinking absinthe, this leg delivers pure TAR drama.

Purple Pants Podcast | Ring, Ring, Wrong Answer! Brice and Brooke are back for another leg of their Amazing Race Season 15 rewatch, and this week they're joined by the one and only Corey McArthur from Season 35! Episode 10, “It Starts With an F, That's All I'm Saying,” keeps the final four teams racing through Prague, Czech Republic, in a high-stakes battle for a spot in the finale. From a chaotic Roadblock filled with endlessly ringing phones and a puzzling word scramble, to Brian & Ericka's wild Speed Bump mixing and drinking absinthe, this leg delivers pure TAR drama. With tense alliances, taxi drama, and a penalty that shakes up the leaderboard, it's a nail-biting non-elimination leg that sets the stage for the finale. Tune in as Brice, Brooke, and Corey break down every twist, every meltdown, and every unforgettable Prague moment in this jam-packed rewatch episode. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've worked hard to get your online course, program, or workshop ready to launch, and the last thing you want is to get stuck in delays, decision paralysis, or burnout!   In this episode, I'm sharing the four biggest roadblocks I see stall digital marketing launches (for both my clients and students) and exactly how to navigate around them.   You'll learn: ✔️ How to stop decision fatigue before it derails your momentum ✔️ Why perfectionism is a sneaky launch killer, and how to let “good enough” be your new best friend ✔️ What “messaging fog” is and how to clear it before you go live ✔️ How to avoid emotional burnout so you can actually enjoy your launch  

Criminal Defence Lawyer Joseph Neuberger, and YouTube personality, legal researcher and host of the UnTrue Crime podcast Diana Davison, sit down and discuss the aftermath of their trials and the emerging and alarming changes to our legal system. A behind the scenes inside look into real courtroom drama. R. v. J.J., 2022 SCC 28 - https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2022/2022scc28/2022scc28.html?resultId=abab1b5f46514f5d9f2774573977f296&searchId=2025-08-10T07:43:21:387/bee4367ca21e40fbac78ed0609b59878 Website: http://www.NotOnRecordpodcast.com Sign up to our email list - http://eepurl.com/hw3g99 Social Media Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NotonRecord Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notonrecordpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notonrecordpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notonrecord Telegram: https://t.me/NotOnRecord Minds: http://www.minds.com/notonrecord Audio Platforms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F2ssnX7ktfGH8OzH4QsuX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-on-record-podcast/id1565405753 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/notonrecord Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-842207 For more information on criminal law issues go to Neuberger & Partners LLP http://www.nrlawyers.com. Produced by Possibly Correct Media www.PossiblyCorrect.com

Adam G. is from Saint Paul and has been sober since 1985, he is speaking on the topic of Roadblocks to Recovery at The Firing Line Group in Saint Paul MN in January of 2009. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 2900+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

In this episode of Assurance in Action, we dive into 10 critical challenges that can impact the consent phase of offshore wind farm development. From stakeholder pushback and political hurdles to landscape concerns, design flexibility, and financial risks, this episode explores the early-stage complexities that can influence project success. A must-listen for anyone involved in renewable energy planning and development.Follow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action || Twitter || LinkedIn.

#167  - Unlocking the Surprising Roadblock to Your Healing: Revolutionary Insights Linking Trauma to Unresolved Illness with Miriam Jacobson​ What does unresolved trauma have to do with your nagging health symptoms? In this episode of Pretty Well, I sit down with Miriam Jacobson, a triple board-certified functional medicine dietitian and founder of Every Body Bliss. Miriam shares her story of losing her father in 9/11 to being poisoned by pollutants from the Twin Towers falling to surviving breast cancer.    Not only does she know firsthand how unresolved trauma resides in our body as a roadblock to healing, but her journey uniquely equips her to help others move forward in their health and live their best, most joyful lives.    Miriam integrates nutritional therapy, mindset coaching, somatic treatment, and breathwork to address the root causes of 'mystery symptoms' like gut problems, chronic fatigue, and mood imbalances that don't seem to get better even with all of the right steps. Find out why Miriam says “Rest is an action”.   We delve into the gut-brain connection, the impact of trauma on physical health, and why you deserve a fully personalized approach that can be a game changer in your wellness. If you've been spinning your wheels with conventional (and functional medicine) approaches and suspect there's more to the story, this conversation offers fresh insights and practical strategies to help you feel more alive in your body. LInks & Resources: Website: https://www.everybodybliss.com/about-miriam Social: https://www.instagram.com/everybodybliss/ https://www.facebook.com/everybodybliss1   Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! Subscribe, Share & Review: 

In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith sits down with Alex Salazar, co-founder and CEO of Arcade.dev, to explore what it really takes to build secure, scalable AI agents that can take real-world actions. While everyone's talking about the future of autonomous agents, most never make it past the demo stage. Why? Because agents today lack secure infrastructure to connect with real tools like Gmail, Slack, Notion, GitHub—and do so on behalf of users without breaking authentication protocols. Alex shares how Arcade solves the missing layer in AI agent development: secure tool execution, user-specific authorization, OAuth flows, and production-ready consistency. Whether you're building with GPT‑4, Claude, or open-source models, Arcade handles the hard part—making agent actions actually work. Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X:https://x.com/craigss Eye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI (00:00) Why AI Agents Can't Take Action (Yet) (01:27) Meet Alex Salazar: From Okta to Arcade (03:39) What Arcade.dev Actually Does (05:16) Agent Protocols: MCP, ACP & Where Arcade Fits (07:36) Arcade Demo: Building a Multi-Tool AI Agent (11:16) Handling Secure Authentication with OAuth (14:40) Why Agents Need User-Tied Authorization (19:25) Tools vs APIs: The Real Interface for LLMs (23:41) How Arcade Ensures Agents Go Beyond Demos (25:48) Why Arcade Focuses on Developers, Not Consumers (27:55) The Roadblocks to Production-Ready Agents (31:15) How Arcade Integrates Into Agent Workflows (33:16) Tool Calling & Model Compatibility Challenges (34:49) Arcade's Pricing Model Explained (36:20) Competing with Big Tech: IBM, AWS & Others (38:38) Future of Agents: From Hype to Workflow Automation (41:58) Real Use Cases: Email Agents, Slack Bots, Finance & More (46:17) Agent Marketplaces & The Arcade Origin Story

Episode 104: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Steve Reder, Partner & Head of Wealth Management at RWA Wealth Partners. Kyle and Steve talk about the four pillars of generational wealth planning. They discuss how RWA Wealth Partners is a boutique firm of consequence, what that means in practice, and how Steve and his team help clients create lasting legacies through financial planning, investment strategy, tax planning, and estate planning. Steve also shares thoughtful advice on building generational relationships and delivering high-touch, in-house services in a scalable way. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:51) - Steve's money moment (05:23) - What it means to be a boutique firm of consequence (06:18) - The four pillars of generational wealth planning (09:05) - Strategies for engaging kids in family planning meetings (11:07) - In-house tax and estate planning (13:32) - Why RWA rebranded (15:43) - RWA's future model: Recruitment and strategic acquisitions (18:36) - RWA's AUM-based model (23:20) - The indispensable role of human advisors in the age of AI and technology (28:07) - How advisors help successful people navigate the guilt of success (32:03) - RWA's tech stack (36:30) - Steve's thoughts about the future of the industry (38:21) - Roadblocks to full integration and seamless advisor experience (40:50) - What makes a great advisory platform (42:10) - Steve's Milemarker Minute Key Takeaways Clients should see you, the advisor, as the primary source of value—not the technology you use. While tech platforms and planning tools are helpful, over-emphasizing them can commoditize your offering. Integrate them seamlessly, but position your expertise, empathy, and judgment as the core differentiators. Strong client relationships create flexibility and grace, even when mistakes happen. Steve's own journey began with an advisor who invested deeply in him as a teenager. That kind of trust and emotional connection builds loyalty and long-term impact far beyond any specific financial strategy or return. Effective family meetings and estate conversations start with storytelling and values—not spreadsheets. Clients are often hesitant to disclose financial details to their children, but when advisors help lead with legacy, life lessons, and shared purpose, families become more engaged, and the next generation is more likely to stay connected to the firm. AI and integrated platforms can dramatically boost efficiency, but they must be in service of deeper client interaction. Tools can enhance insight, but human advisors remain irreplaceable—especially in emotionally complex financial decisions. The firms that win will be those that use tech to empower advisors, not diminish their role. Links  Steve Reder on LinkedIn RWA Wealth Partners First Trust Wealth.com Salesforce Orion Advisor Solutions eMoney Advisor Holistiplan All-In Podcast Connect with our hosts Milemarker.co Kyle on LinkedIn Jud on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as investment, legal, tax or insurance advice. Please consult with your investment, legal, tax or insurance advisor concerning any specific questions you may have. RWA Wealth Partners would like to clarify that the firm's Assets Under Management as of 12/31/24 were $17.2 billion with $9.5 billion managed by the Private Wealth division and $7.7 billion managed by the Family Office division. RWA Wealth Partners is not a law firm and does not provide legal services. Tax services are available through a written agreement with our firm's wholly owned subsidiary, RWA Tax Solutions.

In these back-to-back fiery commentaries, a bold picture emerges of the United States at a pivotal turning point. The first transcript highlights unprecedented changes: the first instance of negative net migration in 50 years, a self-deportation wave among illegal immigrants, and record wage growth for American blue-collar workers—developments attributed to Donald Trump's strict border enforcement. Meanwhile, the labor market is reshuffling, with native-born Americans gaining millions of jobs and foreign-born workers leaving at historic rates. The second transcript exposes a deep internal battle within the Republican Party, revealing how GOP leadership is allegedly sabotaging Trump's judicial and executive appointments by enabling Democrats to block nominees. While the media blames Democrat obstruction, the speaker points to GOP figures like Senator John Thune and their refusal to reform Senate rules, which keeps Trump from executing his agenda. Together, these transcripts draw a sharp contrast between economic success and political dysfunction, as Trump navigates a system rigged not just by the opposition, but by supposed allies within his own party.

Make a Logo on FiverrLast Updated on August 4, 2025 3:55 pm by Jeffrey Powers ChatGPT is a great tool for developers looking to speed up their workflow in coding, especially when it comes to building WordPress plugins. This AI coding assistant is a great way to get a code going, however, the experience isn't […] The post Hidden Roadblocks of Building WordPress Plugins with ChatGPT appeared first on Geekazine.

Matt Zarb-Cousin, co-founder of GAMBAN talks about his struggles with gambling addiction and how advocacy and the development of the world's premier gambling-blocking software, and a powerful roadblock, has helped his recovery. 

Sermon Title (s): The King's High way, 2. Edom's Roadblock to Israel, 3. The death of Miriam and Aaron Text: Numbers 20 1. So many gospel things to glean. 2. We will explore the gospel testimony around the death of Miriam, the sister of Aaron and Moses. 3. Then we will talk about the Israel's experience with Edom as they were trying to find a way through Edom to the Promised Land. 4. Then we will close off with the testimony of Aaron. 5. These are all related stories, but different vantage points of Law and gospel. 6. This a wonderful gospel message and I pray it will be a blessing to you. 7. AND IT IS FREE!

Sunday AM ServiceSelected ScripturesI. The Roadblock of AngerII. The Roadblock of BitternessIII. The Roadblock of RevengeSupport the show

In this special episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl and Erum pull back the curtain on their own operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast came to life. They discuss the core mission of sharing innovative bioengineering breakthroughs, the challenges of maintaining a weekly podcast, and the team behind it all. From the technical intricacies of biomanufacturing to the strategic communications needed to make those breakthroughs accessible to a wider audience, this episode reflects on the journey, growth, and impact of the Grow Everything platform. With a mix of humor and passion for sustainability, Erum and Karl continue their mission to educate and inspire those working at the cutting edge of synthetic biology and the bioeconomy.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off the Conversation: What's on the Horizon?00:00:13 - Welcome to the Grow Everything Podcast: Let's Dive In!00:00:29 - Taking You Inside Grow Everything: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain00:01:03 - From Idea to Reality: How the Podcast Came to Life00:04:27 - The Roadblocks, the Breakthroughs: What's Shaped Our Journey00:06:24 - Crafting the Perfect Biotech Story: Marketing with Purpose00:08:08 - Changing the Game: How Our Guests Redefine the Future00:17:11 - Hot Takes on Biotech: What's Overhyped and What's Real?00:19:30 - How to Connect with Founders: Elevating Their Narrative00:21:15 - Uncovering Hidden Biotech Gems: The Innovators Who Deserve the Spotlight00:23:53 - The Power of the Podcast: How We Help Our Clients Shine00:27:48 - A Vision for 2030: Dream Guests and Big Ideas00:32:14 - Rapid Fire: Fun Facts, Favorites, and More!00:36:12 - Wrapping Up: A Peek at What's Next and Future GuestsLinks and Resources:⁠What's Your Biostrategy?MessaginglabAmplafy Media 90. Flipping the Light Switch on Cells: Deniz Kent of Prolific Machines116. Cell Yeah for Space!: Pioneer Labs' Erika DeBenedictis on Engineering Life for Mars93. Houston, We Have a Protocol: NASA's Kate Rubins on Biotech in Space76. Not Boring Century of Biotech with Elliot HershbergDavid De Lucreiza on LinkedInTopics Covered: science communications, podcast creation, podcast origin, biotech messaging, startupsHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: groweverything@messaginglab.comMusic by: NihiloreProduction by: Amplafy Media

The Power of No – with Professor Alexander PuutioRejection. Resistance. Roadblocks.We all face them—but how we respond to them can define the course of our lives and careers.In this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz is joined by Professor Alexander Puutio, an author, leadership expert, and veteran of the United Nations and Boston Consulting Group, to explore the power of hearing “no.”Whether in diplomacy, business, or academia, Professor Puutio has spent over a decade navigating high-stakes environments where setbacks are inevitable—and where learning to pivot, persist, and grow is the mark of true leadership.Together, they discuss:Why rejection is not personalHow to extract value from “no” and turn it into directionThe mindset that distinguishes confident leaders from emotional reactorsThe practical tools for building resilience in the face of failureIf you've ever felt deflated by rejection or paralyzed by pushback, this conversation will reframe how you think about obstacles—and offer insight into the deeper psychology of progress.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064XView from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xjAbout Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, overseeing the publishing and promotion of each episode to reflect a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual integrity.As a CEO, property manager, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for capitalism and individual rights, Xenia ensures the podcast stays true to its core values of reason, freedom, and personal responsibility.Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, where passionate thinkers gather to discuss Ayn Rand's ideas and their application to life, politics, and culture.Join us at: https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)Because freedom is worth thinking about—and talking about.Follow Life on Purpose – Xenia's thought-provoking essays at her Substack:https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?utm_source=user-menu#Leadership #Rejection #Resilience #Objectivism #PersonalResponsibility #AlexanderPuutio #TheRationalEgoist #MichaelLiebowitz #SelfDevelopment #CapitalismAndCoffee #ReasonAndPurpose #LifeOnPurpose

Greg Brady spoke to Rob Burton, Oakville Mayor about Ontario mayors urge Ottawa to drop EV sales mandate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Rob Burton, Oakville Mayor about Ontario mayors urge Ottawa to drop EV sales mandate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The summer gathering of governors' wrapped up on Saturday. Mass. Gov. Maura Healey did not attend, instead opting to stay in the Commonwealth.

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for monday, july 28th! dive into today's top tech stories: intel's strategic spinoff: plans to spin off its network and edge group, aiming to maintain major investor status while seeking external funding, similar to the realsense spin-off strategy. meta's ai leadership update: shengjia zhao, former openai researcher, appointed chief scientist at meta superintelligence labs, leading research under alexandr wang. tesla's regulatory challenges: roadblocks in california's regulatory environment could delay tesla's robotaxi service in san francisco, needing permits for driverless testing. rise in ai-driven web traffic: ai platforms generated 1.13 billion website referrals in june, a 357% increase y-o-y, shifting digital traffic dynamics especially for media. tesla's optimus robot production: delayed progress on producing 5,000 humanoid robots by 2025, compounded by a 12% revenue drop in q2 amidst declining ev sales. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!

Send us a textIn this solo episode of The Path, I'm taking a moment to check in and reflect with you. As we walk this journey together, I want to remind you of something powerful: obstacles are not the end of your story—they're often the beginning of your breakthrough.In this episode, I'll share insights from my own path, the challenges I've faced, and the lessons I've learned from the incredible women who've joined me on this podcast. We'll explore how we each perceive obstacles, and more importantly—what to do when one stands in your way.Let me be your encourager, your confidence builder, the one one who reminds you that your purpose is greater than your problem. You're not in this alone—I'm here to walk with you, every step of the way.And stay tuned… because I'll continue to bring you remarkable women who've transformed their lessons learned or their pain into purpose and their challenges into chapters of empowerment. Their stories will encourage you to keep fighting. Let's keep walking The Path—together.Let's connect: Website: www.arlenebolden.com | FB: @thepathpodcast | IG: @thepath_podcast | thepath4ward@gmail.com Follow, share and subscribe to The Path Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Youtube & other podcast platforms. Don't forget to rate and review if you enjoyed this episode! Your support helps us bring you more powerful conversations.

Brice and Brooke are back with another exciting leg of their Amazing Race Season 15 rewatch, and this week they're joined by the charismatic Danny Butler, beloved finalist from Season 36 and one?half of Team Walla Walla! The trio takes us to Stockholm, Sweden, for a truly unforgettable episode featuring a heart?stopping Roadblock at Gröna Lund where one racer must climb Europe's highest freefall tower and take a 300?foot plunge to grab the next clue, and the legendary hay bale challenge that had teams digging through over 180 bales in a desperate search for a single hidden flag. With tensions running high, alliances cracking, and luck playing a huge role, this leg delivers one of the most thrilling and unpredictable moments in Amazing Race history!

Purple Pants Podcast | Hay There, Trouble Ahead! Brice and Brooke are back with another exciting leg of their Amazing Race Season 15 rewatch, and this week they're joined by the charismatic Danny Butler, beloved finalist from Season 36 and one‑half of Team Walla Walla! The trio takes us to Stockholm, Sweden, for a truly unforgettable episode featuring a heart‑stopping Roadblock at Gröna Lund where one racer must climb Europe's highest freefall tower and take a 300‑foot plunge to grab the next clue, and the legendary hay bale challenge that had teams digging through over 180 bales in a desperate search for a single hidden flag. With tensions running high, alliances cracking, and luck playing a huge role, this leg delivers one of the most thrilling and unpredictable moments in Amazing Race history! You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Switching to more environmentally friendly practices is too often resisted by landscape professionals afraid to stray from familiar routines.  Mariah Whitmore and Tony Piazza, both prominent landscape business owners in the eastern end of Long Island, New York, discuss how they are increasing profits by adding Nature friendly land care to their repertoire.

Send us a textJoin us in this informative episode where we sit down with Blair Scorgie, an accomplished Registered Professional Planner and urban designer based in Toronto. With over 17 years of experience spanning public policy, secondary plans, mid-rise housing, and development approvals, Blair brings a deep and practical understanding of Toronto's complex planning environment.In this conversation, we focus on a central question facing many new and aspiring developers today:What is the best type of development project to pursue in Toronto right now—and why?Blair walks us through the current approval climate across the GTA, comparing various typologies such as multiplexes, laneway and garden suites, six-plexes, and mid-rise buildings. We unpack which forms are actually getting built in today's market, and which ones may be more aspirational than feasible. Blair also shares updates on recent policy shifts and what they mean for builders hoping to make a meaningful contribution to Toronto's housing supply.A must-listen for real estate developers, investors, and planners seeking clarity on what types of projects pencil out—and what to watch out for. This episode blends insider knowledge, policy breakdowns, and real-world strategies to help you navigate development opportunities in Toronto and the GTA. Topics CoveredNavigating Toronto's Real Estate Development LandscapeMultiplexes, Garden Suites, and Laneway Units: What Actually WorksThe Rise (and Roadblocks) of 6-Plexes in TorontoMajor Streets and Mid-Rise Projects: A New Breed of DeveloperHow to Avoid the Most Common Approval PitfallsDC Charges, Site Constraints, and Garbage Loading (Yes, Really)Precedent, Zoning, and the Power of Pack MeetingsThe Appeal Process Explained: Major Streets Under ReviewWhy 3.5 Storey Walk-Ups May Be the City's Most Underrated TypologyBlair's Ideal Project: What He'd Build Today with $5MWhat's Missing in Our Housing Strategy: Transition Zones and Design ClarityAdvice for First-Time Developers in Toronto and the GTA​Scorgie Planning is a multi-disciplinary planning and urban design consultancy based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 2024, our company operates as a sole proprietorship in collaboration with a range of technical consultants. Scorgie Planning takes a diplomatic, rational and innovative approach to city building.For more information, please refer to RealEstateDevelopmentInsights.Com.

The Airbnb Story. This is a story that illustrates how renting an air mattresses along with breakfast has grown into a multi-million empire. This is the ultimate example of insanity meets creativity. After hitting a brick wall in the business it was realized that they needed testimonials and reviews to help build trust in prospect clients. Roadblock sprouted as more city regulations formulated. Then Covid came this actually decreased business by 80%. Airbnb has made through all these obstacles and more and has become one of the largest travel companies serving millions of clients. For many, Airbnb is preferred over hotel stays.Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj...

What was it like to learn from Dr. Deming himself -- a decade before his name became legend in U.S. business circles? In this deeply personal episode, William Scherkenbach shares with host Andrew Stotz what it was like to sit in Deming's classroom in 1972, join him for late-night chats at the Cosmos Club, and help ignite transformational change at Ford and GM. Learn how Deming's teachings shaped a lifetime of purpose, and why Scherkenbach, now in his 80th year, is stepping back into the arena with lessons still burning bright. TRANSCRIPT 0:00:02.3 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz, and I'll be your host as we continue our journey into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today, I'm here with featured guest William Scherkenbach, and he is known as one of the men who has spent a huge amount of time with Dr. Deming, as he mentioned to me previously, starting from 1972, over a thousand meetings and many other activities that he's been involved in. So, Bill, welcome to the show. Why don't you give us a little background about you?   0:00:39.5 William Scherkenbach: Oh, okay. Good to be here, Andrew. Well, I'm going to start with, since it's about Deming, in '72, I was newly married in April, but had been accepted to NYU Graduate School of Business, and I don't know, I never found out who wrote the course syllabus, but whoever did wrote something that it sounded like a darn interesting course, sampling, manufacturing. I was a protocol officer at the United Nations at the time and was going to night school at the New York University Graduate School of Business. So, I said, this sounds like a good course, interesting course. Had no idea who Dr. Deming was, and I walked into the first class, and there was an old, I'm 26, so he was 72 in 1972, and he was one of the first, one of the only old person who didn't say, I used to be, and I don't want to stereotype all of my peers now that I'm 79, but hopefully I don't fall into the, well, I used to be and what happened. But he did tell, I mean, statistics can be a very technical subject, and the way he taught it, I had courses in some theory of sampling, which was one of his books.   0:02:52.2 William Scherkenbach: He had three, I said three courses. The other course that I took was based on his lectures in Japan in 1950, and in fact, two of them. The third course was an extension of that. So, he was, he would teach the statistics, but he was able to tell the history of the people behind all of the thoughts and the formulas and approaches, and I found that extremely, extremely interesting. And he handed out tons of papers and material, and it was just a very, very good experience. I know he had, and he had, in my opinion, a great sense of humor, but then statisticians, what's our status? Yeah, we're like accountants, in any event. .   0:04:12.2 Andrew Stotz: Why was he teaching? I mean, at 72, most men, you know, maybe women also, but most of us are like, it's the twilight of our years, and we now know he had 30 more years to go, but why was he teaching? And also, what's interesting is when I think about Deming, I think about his overall system of what he's teaching, whereas it's interesting to think about how he taught one relatively narrow subject.   0:04:43.7 William Scherkenbach: I'll get to that as to why I think he was teaching. But yeah, back then there were no 14 Points, no glimmer of Profound Knowledge. It was, not theoretical statistics, but applied statistics with a theory behind it. And he still was really expanding on Shewhart 's work with the difference between enumerative and analytic. He used his own. Now, why he was teaching, years later, probably 1987, so yeah, a bunch of years later, when I was at Ford and I had attended at the time, I attended a senior executive week-long get-together in order to get constancy of purpose or more continuity in the senior executive group. One of the people we brought in was Dr. Peter Kastenbaum. And I found as I attended his lecture in that week-long meeting, he was a student of CI Lewis. And CI Lewis, Deming learned about from Walter Shewhart and his work in the epistemology theory of knowledge. And in any event, Deming, when he was asked, and at the time it was still in the '30s, I think, when he was at the School of Agriculture, or the agriculture department, and bringing in Shewhart, he had tried to get CI Lewis to come talk. And CI said, I would love to, but I have a commitment to my students. And so I can't adjust my schedule.   0:07:33.9 William Scherkenbach: And the students, the people who wanted to learn were sacred. And I think that had a huge impact on Dr. Deming. I mean, he spoke about it a lot. And the way, you know, in a lot of the videos that Clare Crawford-Mason did, lovingly called the old curmudgeon. But for students, he had the greatest empathy and charity for, he just didn't suffer fools gladly. If you showed him that you weren't willing to learn, he took great joy in letting them know where they, where they stood.   0:08:43.1 Andrew Stotz: And one of the things when I went into my first Deming seminar in 1990, so now we're fast forwarding 30 years from when you first met him. It was almost like there was a safe harbor for workers, for young people, for people with open minds. I mean, I didn't, I watched as he didn't suffer fools, but I'm just curious, when you go back to 1972 in those classes, I'm assuming that he was pretty gentle with the students, encouraging them and all that was...   0:09:19.0 William Scherkenbach: Oh, absolutely. In my experience, I mean, if you were by, you know, in a student in graduate school, even though the graduate school of business in New York, down on 90 Church Street, Wall Street area, there were very few people going directly from your bachelor's to the master's program. And so these were people that had probably 10 years experience in business doing stuff. And yet by going to the class, absolutely were willing to learn, listen to different points of view, which is absolutely crucial. As you progress with theory of knowledge to be able to get different perspectives on whatever it is you're trying to look at.   0:10:23.2 Andrew Stotz: I would like to continue on this period of time just because it's a snapshot we don't get that often or that easily. You mentioned CI Lewis, a man who lived from about 1880 to about the year I was born, around 1964-65, and he was known for his understanding and discussion about logic and things like that. But why was CI Lewis someone that was interesting to Dr. Deming? What was the connection from your perspective?   0:10:59.6 William Scherkenbach: Well, my understanding is Shewhart referred to him, and Lewis was a professor at Harvard, and he was in the Peirce, I believe it's called. It looks like Peirce, but it's Peirce School of, or Chair of Philosophy, and Charles Sanders Peirce was a huge, huge influence in epistemology. And so that whole chain of thought or train of thought interested Deming, but it really was, he was introduced to it by Walter Shewhart.    0:11:48.3 Andrew Stotz: There's a famous quote, I believe, by Deming about CI Lewis and his book Mind and the World Order.   0:11:56.0 William Scherkenbach: Mind and the World Order, yeah.   0:11:59.9 Andrew Stotz: Deming said he had to read it six times before he fully understood and could apply its insights. And sometimes I think maybe Dr. Deming was truly inspired by that because when I think about his work, I'm still reading it and rereading it. And just listening to the video that you did many years ago with Tim talking about reduced variation, reduced variation, what he was talking about. Sometimes when we see the big picture, there's many different components of Deming's teachings. But if you had to bring it down to kind of its core, you know, he mentioned on that video that I just watched this morning, he mentioned reduced variation, and that will get you lower costs, happier customers, more jobs. How would you say, after you've looked at it from so many different angles over so many different years, how would you say you would sum up Dr. Deming's message to the world?   0:13:01.5 William Scherkenbach: Well, that's a difficult thing to sum up. Back then, when we did the video, which was in the early '80s, maybe '84, again, he had his 14 Points by then, but he hadn't, it hadn't really, the Profound Knowledge part of that wasn't there. Now, he had used what Shewhart said, and he had read, tried to read CI Lewis, and when he spoke about the connection between theory and questions, that's what he got from Shewhart and, well, and from Lewis, and a bunch of other pragmatist philosophers. So, he, you know, he was influenced by it, and, well, that's all I can say.   0:14:27.5 Andrew Stotz: So, let's go back in time. So, you're sitting in this classroom, you're intrigued, inspired. How did the relationship go at, towards the end of the class, and then as you finished that class, how did you guys keep in touch, and how did the relationship develop?   0:14:51.0 William Scherkenbach: Well, that is an interesting story. I usually am, well, I am introverted. So I had, after I moved from New York, I got a job at Booz Allen and Hamilton in Washington, DC. So in '74, when I got the degree from NYU, we moved to Silver Spring. And obviously, he's lived on Butterworth Place since there was a Butterworth Place. So we were able to, one of the things, and this is, well, I will say it, one of his advice to me, although he gave everyone an A, I later kidded him, he didn't remember that he gave me a B. No, he gave me an A. In any event, but one of his piece of advice was, you really don't need to join ASQC. You know more about quality than any of those inspectors. And so he had learned from the '50s in the past 20 years from the 50s that inspection wasn't going to do it. Well, I didn't take his advice, and I joined ASQC, and I was reading...   0:16:36.1 Andrew Stotz:Which for those who don't know is the American Society for...   0:16:41.6 William Scherkenbach: Quality Control, back then, now it's just the American Society for Quality. I had recommended when we did a big recommendations and forecasts for the year 2000 that quality, it should be the Society for Quality worldwide, but it's ASQ now. Let's see.   0:17:07.7 Andrew Stotz: So he recommended you don't join and you didn't follow his recommendation.    0:17:12.1 William Scherkenbach: I don't join, and I read an article, and it was by a professor in Virginia Tech, and he was showing a c-chart and the data were in control, and his recommendations were to penalize the people that were high and reward the people that were low, which is even back then, Dr. Deming was absolutely on track with that. If your process is in control, it doesn't make any sense to rank order or think that any of them are sufficiently different to reward or penalize. And I had never done this, but it was, I wrote a letter to quality progress. I sent a copy to Dr. Deming, and he said, "By golly, you're right on, that's great." And so I think it probably was '75, yeah, 1975. So I had been a year or so out, and he started inviting me over to his place at Butterworth, and we would go to the Cosmos Club. And that was a logistical challenge because at the time he had, well, his garage was a separate, not attached, it was in the backyard and emptied onto an alley. And he had a huge Lincoln Continental, the ones with the doors that opened from the center.   0:19:29.0 William Scherkenbach: And he would get in and drive and then park it in back of the club and someone would watch over it. But those were some good memories. So that was my introduction to keep contact with him. As I said, I had never done that. I don't think I've written a letter to an editor ever again.   0:20:04.8 Andrew Stotz: And you're mentioning about Butterworth, which is in DC.   0:20:12.6 William Scherkenbach: Butterworth Place, yeah.   0:20:14.7 Andrew Stotz: And Butterworth Place where he had his consulting business, which he ran, I believe, out of his basement.   0:20:18.3 William Scherkenbach: Out of the basement, yep, yep, yep.   0:20:21.2 Andrew Stotz: And just out of curiosity, what was it like when you first went to his home? Here, you had met him as your teacher, you respected him, you'd been away for a little bit, he invited you over. What was that like on your first walk into his home?   0:20:38.5 William Scherkenbach: Well, went down the side, the entrance to the basement was on the side of the house, and Seal had her desk set up right by the door. And then, I don't know if you can see, this is neat compared to his desk. It was filled with books and papers, but he knew where everything was. But it was a very cordial atmosphere.   0:21:25.2 Andrew Stotz: So when you mentioned Cecelia Kilian, is that her name, who was his assistant at the time?   0:21:36.3 William Scherkenbach: Yes, yes.   0:21:38.0 Andrew Stotz: Okay, so you...   0:21:38.8 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. For Jeepers. I don't know how long, but it had to be 50 years or so. So I don't, I mean, back in the '70s, I don't know of any other. He might have had, well, okay. He, yeah.   0:22:01.1 Andrew Stotz: I think it's about 40 or 50 years. So that's an incredible relationship he had with her. And I believe she wrote something. I think I have one of her, a book that she wrote that described his life. I can't remember that one right now but...   0:22:14.2 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. A lot of, yeah, it contained a lot of...   0:22:16.6 Andrew Stotz: The World of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, I think was the name of it, yeah.   0:22:20.6 William Scherkenbach: Okay. It contained a lot of his diaries on a number of his visits to Japan and elsewhere.   0:22:32.1 Andrew Stotz: So for some of us, when we go into our professor's offices, we see it stacked full of papers, but they've been sitting there for years. And we know that the professor just doesn't really do much with it. It's just all sitting there. Why did he have so much stuff on it? Was it incoming stuff that was coming to him? Was it something he was writing? Something he was reading? What was it that was coming in and out of his desk?   0:22:55.7 William Scherkenbach: A combination of stuff. I don't know. I mean, he was constantly writing, dictating to seal, but writing and reading. He got a, I mean, as the decades proceeded out of into the '80s, after '82, the NBC white or the '80, the NBC white paper calls were coming in from all over, all over the world. So yeah, a lot of people sending him stuff.   0:23:35.8 Andrew Stotz: I remember seeing him pulling out little scraps of paper at the seminar where he was taking notes and things like that at '90. So I could imagine he was just prolific at jotting things down. And when you read what he wrote, he really is assembling a lot of the notes and things that he's heard from different people. You can really capture that.   0:23:59.0 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. He didn't have an identic memory, but he took notes and quite, you know, and what he would do at the end of the day before retiring, he'd review the notes and commit them to memory as best he could. So he, yeah, very definitely. I mean, we would, you know, and well, okay. We're still in the early days before Ford and GM, but.   0:24:37.6 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And I want to, if I shoot forward to '90, '92, when I studied with him, I was impressed with his energy at his age and he was just on a mission. And when I hear about your discussion about the class and at that time, it's like he was forming his, you know, System of Profound Knowledge, his 14 Points. When do you think it really became a mission for him to help, let's say American industry?   0:25:09.0 William Scherkenbach: Oh, well, I think it was a mission when Ford began its relationship with him. The ability of a large corporation, as well, and Ford at the same time Pontiac, the Pontiac division, not the whole GM, but Pontiac, was learning as well. But the attachment to Ford was that you had Don Peterson at the time was president of Ford, and he was intellectually curious, and he and Deming were on the same frequency. Now, I don't want to jump ahead, but if anyone has, well, you've read my second book there, you'll know that I have mentioned that the way to change is physical, logical, and emotional. And when you look at the gurus back then, there was Deming, who was the logical guru. You had Phil Crosby, who was the emotional guru. You go to the flag and the wine and cheese party, and Deming would say, "No," and Joe Juran, who was interested in focusing on the physical organization, you report to me kind of a thing. And so each of these behemoths were passing each other in the night with the greatest respect. But, but, and so they had their constituents. The challenge is to be able to broaden the appeal.    0:27:33.8 Andrew Stotz: So we've gone through '72, and then now '75, you've written your piece, and he's brought you into the fold. You're starting to spend some time with him. I believe it was about 1981 or so when he started working with Ford. And at that time, the quality director, I think, was Larry Moore at the time. And of course, you mentioned Donald Peterson. Maybe you can help us now understand from your own perspective of what you were doing between that time and how you saw that happening.   0:28:13.4 William Scherkenbach: Well, I had, my career was, after Booz Allen, mostly in the quality reliability area. I went from Booz Allen and Hamilton to, I moved to Columbia, Maryland, because I can fondly remember my grandfather in Ironwood, Michigan, worked at the Oliver Mine. There's a lot of iron ore mines up in the UP. ANd he would, and his work, once he got out of the mines later on, was he would cut across the backyard, and his office was right there. And so he would walk home for lunch and take a nap and walk back. And I thought that really was a good style of life. So Columbia, Maryland, was designed by Rouse to be a live-in, work-in community. And so we were gonna, we moved to Columbia, and there was a consulting firm called Hitman Associates, and their specialty was energy and environmental consulting. So did a bunch of that, worked my way up to a vice president. And so, but in '81, Deming said, you know, Ford really is interested. He was convinced, and again, it's déjà vu, he spoke about, when he spoke fondly about his lectures in Japan in 1950 and onward, that he was, he was very concerned that top management needed to be there, because he had seen all the excitement at Stanford during the war, and it died out afterwards, because management wasn't involved.   0:30:42.8 Andrew Stotz: What do you mean by that? What do you mean by the excitement at Stanford? You mean people working together for the efforts of the war, or was there a particular thing that was happening at Stanford?   0:30:51.7 William Scherkenbach: Well, they were, he attributed it to the lack of management support. I mean, they learned SPC. We were able to improve quality of war material or whatever, whoever attended the Stanford courses. But he saw the same thing in Japan and was lucky to, and I'm not sure if it was Ishikawa. I'm just not sure, but he was able to get someone to make the call after a few of the seminars for the engineers to make the call to the top management to attend the next batch. And he was able, he was able to do that. And that he thought was very helpful. I, I, gave them a leg up on whatever steps were next. I'm reminded of a quote from, I think it was Lao Tzu. And he said that someone asked him, "Well, you talk to the king, why or the emperor, why are things so screwed up?" And he said, "Well, I get to talk to him an hour a week and the rest of the time his ears are filled with a bunch of crap." Or whatever the Chinese equivalent of that is. And he said, "Of course the king isn't going to be able to act correctly." Yeah, there are a lot of things that impacted any company that he helped.   0:33:07.6 Andrew Stotz: It's interesting because I believe that, I think it was Kenichi Koyanagi.   0:33:15.8 William Scherkenbach: Koyanagi, yes, it was.   0:33:17.8 Andrew Stotz: And it was in 1950 and he had a series of lectures that he did a series of times. But it's interesting that, you know, that seemed like it should have catapulted him, but then to go to where you met him in 1972 and all that, he still hadn't really made his impact in America. And that's, to me, that's a little bit interesting.   0:33:44.4 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, and quite, my take, I mean, you could tell even in '72 and '3 in classes, he was very frustrated that he wasn't being listened to. I mean, he had, his business was expert testimony in statistical design of surveys. He did road truck, truck transport studies to be able to help the interstate commerce commission. And made periodic trips back to Japan, well known in Japan, but frustrated that no one really knew about him or wasn't listening to him in the US. And that was, I mean, for years, that was my, my aim. And that is to help him be known for turning America around, not just Japan. But it's usually difficult. I mean, we did a great job at Ford and GM and a bunch of companies, but it's all dissipated.   0:35:25.9 Andrew Stotz: It's interesting because it's not like he just went as a guest and gave a couple of guest lectures. He did about 35 lectures in 1950. About 28 or almost 30 of them were to engineers and technical staff. And then about seven of them were to top level executives. And, you know, one of the quotes he said at the time from those lectures was, "the problem is at the top, quality is made in the boardroom." So just going back, that's 1950, then you meet him in 1970, then in '72, then you start to build this relationship. You've talked about Booz Allen Hamilton. Tell us more about how it progressed into working more with him, in particular Ford and that thing that started in, let's say, 1981 with Ford.   0:36:22.0 William Scherkenbach: Well, again, he was very enthusiastic about Ford because Peterson was very receptive to this, his approach. And again, it's, I think the British philosopher Johnson said, "there's nothing like the prospect of being hung in the morning to heighten a man's senses." So he, Ford had lost a couple billion bucks. They hadn't cashed in like Chrysler. GM lost a bunch too, but that, and Japan had lost a war. So does it take a significant emotional, logical, or physical event? For some folks it does. So he was very encouraged about what he was seeing at Ford. And he had recommended that Ford hire someone to be there full time to coordinate, manage, if you will. And I was one of the people he recommended and I was the one that Ford hired. So I came in as Director of Statistical Methods and Process Improvement. And they set it up outside, as Deming said, they set it up outside the quality. Larry Moore was the Director of Quality and I was Director of Statistical Methods. And that's the way it was set up.   0:38:08.0 Andrew Stotz: Were you surprised when you received that call? How did you feel when you got that call to say, "Why don't you go over there and do this job at Ford?"   0:38:18.6 William Scherkenbach: Oh, extremely, extremely happy. Yeah. Yeah.   0:38:23.1 Andrew Stotz: And so did you, did you move to Michigan or what did you do?   0:38:27.7 Andrew Stotz: I'm sorry?   0:38:29.4 Andrew Stotz: Did you move or what happened next as you took that job?   0:38:32.0 William Scherkenbach: Oh yeah, we were living in Columbia. We moved the family to the Detroit area and ended up getting a house in Northville, which is a Northwest suburb of Detroit.   0:38:49.9 Andrew Stotz: And how long were you at Ford?   0:38:53.8 William Scherkenbach: About five and a half years. And I left Ford because Deming thought that GM needed my help. Things were going well. I mean, had a great, great bunch of associates, Pete Chessa, Ed Baker, Narendra Sheth, and a bunch of, a bunch of other folks. Ed Baker took the directorship when I left. That was my, well, I recommended a number of them, but yeah, he followed on. Deming thought that there was a good organization set up. And me being a glutton for punishment went to, well, not really. A bunch of great, great people in GM, but it's, they were, each of the general managers managed a billion dollar business and a lot of, difficult to get the silos to communicate. And it really, there was not much cooperation, a lot of backstabbing.   0:40:25.0 Andrew Stotz: And how did Dr. Deming take this project on? And what was the relationship between him and, you know, let's say Donald Peterson, who was the running the company and all the people that he had involved, like yourself, and you mentioned about Ed Baker and other people, I guess, Sandy Munro and others that were there. And just curious, and Larry Moore, how did he approach that? That's a huge organization and he's coming in right at the top. What was his approach to handling that?   0:41:02.1 S2  Well, my approach was based on his recommendation that the Director of Statistical Methods should report directly to the president or the chairman, the president typically. And so based on that, I figured that what I would, how we would organize the office, my associates would each be assigned to a key vice president to be their alter ego. So we did it in a, on a divisional level. And that worked, I think, very well. The difficulty was trying to match personalities and expertise to the particular vice president. Ed Baker had very good relations with the Latin American organization, and, and he and Harry Hannett, Harold Hannett helped a lot in developing administrative applications as well. And so we sort of came up with a matrix of organization and discipline. We needed someone for finance and engineering and manufacturing, supply chain, and was able to matrix the office associates in to be able to be on site with those people to get stuff, to get stuff done.   0:43:09.5 Andrew Stotz: And what was your message at that time, and what was Dr. Deming's message? Because as we know, his message has come together very strongly after that. But at that point, it's not like he had the 14 Points that he could give them Out of the Crisis or you could give them your books that you had done. So what was like the guiding philosophy or the main things that you guys were trying to get across?   0:43:35.9 William Scherkenbach: Well, I mean, he had given in, I think, Quality, Productivity, Competitive Position back in the late '70s, and he was doing it through George Washington University, even though Myron Tribus at MIT published it. But it was a series of lectures, and he didn't really, even in the later 70s, didn't have the, the, the 14 Points. And so those came a couple years later, his thinking through, and Profound Knowledge didn't come until much later over a number of discussions of folks. But the, I mean, the key, I mean, my opinion of why it all dropped out is we dropped the ball in not working with the board. And at Ford, we didn't, weren't able to influence the Ford family. And so Peterson retires and Red Poling, a finance guy, steps in and, and everything slowly disintegrates. At least not disintegrates, well, yes. I mean, what was important under Peterson was different. But that happens in any company. A new CEO comes on board or is elected, and they've got their priorities based, as Deming would say, on their evaluation system. What's their, how are they compensated?   0:45:46.8 William Scherkenbach: And so we just didn't spend the time there nor at GM with how do you elect or select your next CEO? And so smaller companies have a better, I would think, well, I don't know. I would imagine smaller companies have a better time of that, especially closely held and family held companies. You could, if you can reach the family, you should be able to get some continuity there.   0:46:23.5 Andrew Stotz: So Donald Peterson stepped down early 1995. And when did you guys make or when did you make your transition from Ford to GM?   0:46:38.5 William Scherkenbach: '88.   0:46:39.6 Andrew Stotz: Okay, so you continued at Ford.   0:46:42.1 William Scherkenbach: The end of '88, yeah, and I left GM in '93, the year Dr. Deming died later. But I had left in, in, well, in order to help him better.   0:47:07.8 Andrew Stotz: And let's now talk about the transition over to General Motors that you made. And where did that come from? Was it Dr. Deming that was recommending it or someone from General Motors? Or what...   0:47:21.4 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, Deming spoke with them and spoke with me. And I was a willing worker to be able to go where he thought I could be most helpful.   0:47:41.9 Andrew Stotz: And was he exasperated or frustrated that for the changes that happened in '95 when Peterson stepped down, he started to see the writing on the wall? Or was he still hopeful?   0:47:55.4 William Scherkenbach: No, Deming died in '93, so he didn't see any of that.   0:47:58.9 Andrew Stotz: No, no, what I mean is when Peterson stepped down, it was about '85. And then you remain at Ford until '88.   0:48:08.0 William Scherkenbach: No, Peterson didn't step down in '85. I mean, he was still there when I left.   0:48:14.0 Andrew Stotz: So he was still chairman at the time.   0:48:17.3 William Scherkenbach: Yeah.   0:48:17.6 Andrew Stotz: Maybe I'm meaning he stepped down from president. So my mistake on that.   0:48:20.3 William Scherkenbach: Oh, but he was there.   0:48:24.3 Andrew Stotz: So when did it start...   0:48:25.9 William Scherkenbach: True. I mean, true, he was still there when Deming had died.   0:48:31.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, okay. So did the whole team leave Ford and go to GM or was it just you that went?   0:48:39.1 William Scherkenbach: Oh, just me. Just me.   0:48:42.8 Andrew Stotz: Okay. And then.   0:48:44.0 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, because we had set up something that Deming was very pleased with. And so they were, everyone was working together and helping one another.   0:48:59.5 Andrew Stotz: Okay. So then you went to General Motors. What did you do different? What was different in your role? What did you learn from Ford that you now brought to GM? What went right? What went wrong? What was your experience with GM at that time?   0:49:16.5 William Scherkenbach: Well, I've got a, let's see. Remember Bill Hoagland was the person, Hoagland managed Pontiac when Deming helped Pontiac and Ron Moen was involved in the Pontiac. But Bill Hoagland was in one of the reorganizations at GM was head of, he was group, group vice president for Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac. And so I went over and directly reported to him and each of the, I mean, Wendy Coles was in, Gypsy Rainey, although Gypsy was temporary, worked for powertrain and Pontiac and still, but powertrain was where a lot of the expertise was and emphasis was, and then Buick and Cadillac and so, and Oldsmobile. So we, and in addition to that, General Motors had a corporate-wide effort in cooperation with the UAW called the Quality Network. And I was appointed a member of that, of that and, and helped them a lot and as well as the corporate quality office, but focused on Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac.   0:51:18.6 Andrew Stotz: And then tell us about what was your next step in your own personal journey? And then let's now get into how you got more involved with Deming and his teachings and the like.   0:51:32.8 William Scherkenbach: Well, I mean, he would be at GM two and three days a month, and then every quarter he'd be here for, just like Ford, for a four-day seminar. And while at Ford and at GM, I took uh vacation to help him as he gave seminars and met people throughout the world. Even when he was probably 84, 85, I can remember, well, one of the, he always, not always, but he would schedule seminars in England over the Fourth of July because the English don't celebrate that, although he said perhaps they should, but right after the Ascot races. And so he would do four-day seminars. And on one case, we had one series of weeks, the week before Fourth of July, we did a four-day seminar in the US and then went to London to do another four-day seminar. And he went to South Africa for the next four-day seminar with Heero Hacquebord. I didn't go, but I went down to Brazil and I was dragging with that, with that schedule. So he was able to relish and enjoy the helping others. I mean, enjoy triggers a memory. We were at helping powertrain and Gypsy was there, Dr. Gypsy Rainey.    0:53:59.2 William Scherkenbach: And she, we were talking and goofing around and he started being cross at us. And Gypsy said, "Well, aren't we supposed to be having fun?" And Deming said, "I'm having fun." "You guys straighten out." Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, yeah.   0:54:40.6 Andrew Stotz: And for the typical person to imagine a man at the age of 80, 85, traveling around the world. And it's not like you're traveling on vacation in London, you're walking into a room full of people, your energy is up, you're going and it's not like he's giving a keynote speech for an hour, give us a picture of his energy.   0:55:09.5 William Scherkenbach: And over in London, it was brutal because the hotel, I forget what hotel we're in. When he started there, I think it was Dr. Bernard that he wanted to help. And Bernard wasn't available. So he recommended Henry Neave. And so Henry was a good student, a quick learner. So he helped on a few of them. And I can still remember, I mean, the air, it was 4th of July in London and the humidity was there. There's no air conditioning in the hotel. I could remember Henry, please forgive me, but Henry is sitting in his doorway, sitting on a trash can, doing some notes in his skivvies. And it was hot and humid and awful. But so it reminded Deming a lot of the lectures in Japan in 1950, where he was sweating by 8 AM in the morning. So, yeah.   0:56:30.6 Andrew Stotz: What was it that kept him going? Why was he doing this?   0:56:39.5 William Scherkenbach: I think he, again, I don't know. I never asked him that. He was very, to me, he was on a mission. He wanted to be able to help people live better, okay, and take joy in what they do. And so he was, and I think that was the driving thing. And as long as he had the stamina, he was, he was in, in, in heaven.   0:57:21.1 Andrew Stotz: So let's keep progressing now, and let's move forward towards the latter part of Dr. Deming's life, where we're talking about 1990, 1988, 1990, 1992. What changed in your relationship and your involvement with what he was doing, and what changes did you see in the way he was talking about? You had observed him back in 1972, so here he is in 1990, a very, very different man in some ways, but very similar. How did you observe that?   0:57:56.6 William Scherkenbach: Well, toward the end, it was, I mean, it was, it was not, not pleasant to see him up there with oxygen up his nose, and it just, there had to have been a better way. But Nancy Mann was running those seminars, and they did their best to make life comfortable, but there had to have been a better way to, but I don't know what it was. He obviously wanted to continue to do it, and he had help doing it, but I don't know how effective the last year of seminars were.   0:59:01.1 Andrew Stotz: Well, I mean, I would say in some ways they were very effective, because I attended in 1990 and 1992, and I even took a picture, and I had a picture, and in the background of the picture of him is a nurse, and for me, I just was blown away and knocked out. And I think that one of the things for the listeners and the viewers is to ask yourself, we're all busy doing our work, and we're doing a lot of activities, and we're accomplishing things, but for what purpose, for what mission? And I think that that's what I gained from him is that because he had a mission to help, as you said, make the world a better place, make people have a better life in their job, and help people wake up, that mission really drove him.   0:59:57.8 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, and it, it really did. But for me personally, it was just not pleasant to see him suffering.    1:00:09.6 Andrew Stotz: And was he in pain? Was he just exhausted? What was it like behind the scenes when he'd come off stage and take a break?   1:00:18.7 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, yeah.   1:00:20.8 Andrew Stotz: And would he take naps or?   1:00:23.2 William Scherkenbach: In the early days, we'd go to, well, at Ford and GM, we would go out to dinner just about every night and talk and enjoy the conversation. We'd, my wife Mary Ellen, went many, many times. He enjoyed Northville, some of the restaurants there, and enjoyed the Deming martinis after the meetings at the Cosmos Club. So very, very much he enjoyed that, that time off the podium. So, but he couldn't do that in the, in the later years.   1:01:28.7 Andrew Stotz: And let's now try to understand the progression as you progress away from General Motors and did other things. How did your career progress in those years until when you retired or to where you are now? Maybe give us a picture of that.   1:01:51.4 William Scherkenbach: I tried to help. I've developed my view on how to operationalize change, worked for, was vice president of a company in Taiwan, spent a couple of, and before that had helped Dell, and would spend probably ending up a couple of years in PRC and Taiwan, and growing and learning to learn, in my opinion, there's too much generalization of, well, Asians or Chinese or whatever. There are many, many subgroups, and so change has to be bespoke. What will work for one person won't work for another. For instance, trying to talk to a number of Chinese executives saying, drive out fear, and they will, oh, there's no fear here. It's respect. And so, yeah. But that was their sincere belief that what they were doing wasn't instilling fear. But it broadened my perspective on what to do. And then probably 10 years ago, my wife started to come down with Alzheimer's, and while we lived in Austin, Texas, and that I've spent, she died three years ago, but that was pretty much all-consuming. That's where I focused. And now it's been three years. I'm looking, and I'm a year younger than Deming when he started, although he was 79 when he was interviewed for the 1980 White Paper.   1:04:36.3 William Scherkenbach: So I'm in my 80th year. So, and I'm feeling good, and I also would like to help people.   1:04:46.6 Andrew Stotz: And I've noticed on your LinkedIn, you've started bringing out interesting papers and transcripts and so many different things that you've been coming out. What is your goal? What is your mission?   1:05:02.3 William Scherkenbach: Well, I also would like to take the next step and contribute to help the improvement, not just the US, but any organization that shows they're serious for wanting to, wanting to improve. On the hope, and again, it's hope, as Deming said, that to be able to light a few bonfires that would turn into prairie fires that might consume more and more companies. And so you've got to light the match somewhere. And I just don't know. Again, I've been out of it for a number of years, but I just don't know. I know there is no big company besides, well, but even Toyota. I can remember Deming and I were in California and had dinner. Toyoda-san and his wife invited Deming and me to a dinner. And just, I was blown away with what he understood responsibilities were. I don't know, although I do have a Toyota Prius plug-in, which is perfect because I'm getting 99 miles a gallon because during my, doing shopping and whatever here in Pensacola, I never use gas. It goes 50 miles without needing to plug in.   1:07:00.6 William Scherkenbach: And so I do my stuff. But when I drive to Texas or Michigan, Michigan mostly to see the family, it's there. But all over, it's a wonderful vehicle. So maybe they're the only company in the world that, but I don't know. I haven't sat down with their executive.   1:07:26.4 Andrew Stotz: And behind me, I have two of your books, and I just want to talk briefly about them and give some advice for people. The first one is The Deming Route to Quality and Productivity: Roadmaps and Roadblocks, and the second one is Deming's Road to Continual Improvement. Maybe you could just give some context of someone who's not read these books and they're new to the philosophy and all that. How do these books, how can they help them?   1:07:58.8 William Scherkenbach: Well, the first book, Deming asked me to write in, I think it was '84. And I don't remember the first edition, but it might be '85, we got it out. But he asked me to write it, and because he thought I would, I could reach a different audience, and he liked it so much, they handed it out in a number of his seminars for a number of years. So.   1:08:40.7 Andrew Stotz: And there's my original version of it. I'm holding up my...    1:08:47.0 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, that's a later version.   1:08:49.7 Andrew Stotz: And it says the first printing was '86, I think it said, and then I got a 1991 version, which maybe I got it at one of the, I'm sure I got it at one of the seminars, and I've had it, and I've got marks on it and all that. And Deming on the back of it said, "this book will supplement and enhance my own works in teaching. Mr. Scherkenbach's masterful understanding of a system, of a process, of a stable system, and of an unstable system are obvious and effective in his work as well as in his teaching." And I know that on Deming's Road to Continual Improvement, you do a good amount of discussion at the beginning about the difference between a process and a system to try to help people understand those types of things. How should a reader, where should they start?   1:09:42.8 William Scherkenbach: Well, not with chapter six, as in CI Lewis, but well, I don't know what... I don't remember what chapter six is. As I said, the first book, and a lot of people after that did it, is essentially not regurgitating, but saying in a little bit different words about Deming's 14 Points. What I did on the first book is arrange them in the order that I think, and groupings that I think the 14 Points could be understood better. The second book was, the first half was reviewing the Deming philosophy, and the second half is how you would go about and get it done. And that's where the physiological, emotional, and all of my studies on operationalizing anything.   1:10:55.4 Andrew Stotz: And in chapter three on page 98, you talk about physical barriers, and you talk about physical, logical, emotional. You mentioned a little bit of that when you talked about the different gurus out there in quality, but this was a good quote. It says, Dr. Deming writes about the golfer who cannot improve his game because he's already in the state of statistical control. He points out that you have only one chance to train a person. Someone whose skill level is in statistical control will find great difficulty improving his skills.   1:11:32.1 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. Well, yeah, I mean, well, you're old enough to know the Fosbury Flop. I mean, for all high jumpers did the straddle in jumping and made some great records, but many of them had difficulty converting their straddle to the Fosbury Flop to go over backwards head first. And that's what got you better performance. So anything, whether it's golf or any skill, if you've got to change somehow, you've got to be able to change the system, which is whether you're in production or whether it's a skill. If you're in control, that's your opportunity to impact the system to get better.   1:12:40.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, and this was Dick Fosbury in 1968, Mexico City Olympics, where he basically went in and blew everybody away by going in and flipping over backwards when everybody else was straddling or scissors or something like that. And this is a great story.   1:12:57.0 William Scherkenbach: You can't do that.   [laughter]   1:12:58.8 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, and it's a great story of something on the outside. An outsider came in and changed the system rather than an existing person within it. And that made me think about when you talked about Ford and having an outsider helping in the different departments. You know, what extent does that reflect the way that we learn? You know, can we learn internally, or do we need outside advice and influence to make the big changes?   1:13:29.7 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. I mean, we had a swim coach, Higgins, at the Naval Academy, and he was known for, again, following in Olympic swimming. And I'm probably going to get the strokes wrong, but there was no such thing as a butterfly stroke. And he used it in swimming the breaststroke, and supposedly the only criteria was recovery had to be underwater with two hands. But I'm screwing up the story, I'm sure, but Higgins rewrote, rewrote the book by doing something a little bit different or drastically different.   1:14:25.4 Andrew Stotz: I'd like to wrap up this fascinating discovery, or journey of discovery of you and your relationship also with Dr. Deming. Let's wrap it up by talking about kind of your final memories of the last days of Dr. Deming and how you kind of put that all in context for your own life. And having this man come in your life and bring you into your life, I'm curious, towards the end of his life, how did you process his passing as well as his contribution to your life?   1:15:08.1 William Scherkenbach: That's, that's difficult and personal. I, he was a great mentor, a great friend, a great teacher, a great person, and with, on a mission with a name and impacted me. I was very, very lucky to be able to, when I look back on it, to recognize, to sign up for his courses, and then the next thing was writing that letter to the editor and fostering that relationship. Very, very, very difficult. But, I mean, he outlived a bunch of folks that he was greatly influenced by, and the mission continues.   1:16:34.1 Andrew Stotz: And if Dr. Deming was looking down from heaven and he saw that you're kind of reentering the fray after, you know, your struggles as you've described with your wife and the loss of your wife, what would he say to you now? What would he say as your teacher over all those years?   1:16:56.3 William Scherkenbach: Do your best.   1:16:59.0 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, wonderful.   1:17:01.4 William Scherkenbach: He knows, but he knows I know what to do. So, you need to know what to do and then to do the best. But I was, I mean, he was very, he received, and I forget the year, but he was at Ford and he got a call from Cel that his wife was not doing well. And so we, I immediately canceled everything and got him to the airport and he got to spend that last night with his wife. And he was very, very appreciative. So I'm sure he was helping, helping me deal with my wife.   1:17:56.4 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. Well, Bill, on behalf of everyone at the Deming Institute and myself personally, I want to thank you for this discussion and opening up you know, your journey with Dr. Deming. I feel like I understand Dr. Deming more, but I also understand you more. And I really appreciate that. And for the listeners out there, remember to go to Deming.org to continue your journey. And also let me give you, the listeners and viewers, the resources. First, we have Bill's book, which you can get online, The Deming Route to Quality and Productivity. We have Deming's Road to Continual Improvement, which Bill wrote. But I think even more importantly is go to his LinkedIn. He's on LinkedIn as William Scherkenbach and his tagline is helping individuals and organizations learn, have fun, and make a difference. So if you want to learn, have fun, and make a difference, send him a message. And I think you'll find that it's incredibly engaging. Are there any final words that you want to share with the listeners and the viewers?   1:19:08.9 William Scherkenbach: I appreciate your questions. In thinking about this interview, we barely scratched the surface. There are a ton of other stories, but we can save that for another time.   1:19:26.1 Andrew Stotz: Something tells me we're going to have some fun and continue to have fun in these discussions. So I really appreciate it and it's great to get to know you. Ladies and gentlemen.   1:19:36.7 William Scherkenbach: Thank you, Andrew.   1:19:37.7 Andrew Stotz: You're welcome. This is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'm going to leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming, and that is that "people are entitled to joy in work."    

Purple Pants Podcast | Counting Gold & Chasing Glory Welcome back to our Amazing Race Summer Rewatch! Brice Izyah and Brooke  are back at it, diving into Season 15, Episode 6, and this week we're joined by the incredible Luis & Michelle from The Amazing Race 34 to help us break it all down. In this episode, the teams race through Dubai, facing wild Detours like counting out massive stacks of gold or building elaborate hookahs, and a thrilling Roadblock that has racers plunging down one of the world's tallest water slides. With alliances shifting, tensions high, and a dramatic finish at the Pit Stop, there's no shortage of iconic moments to revisit and laugh about.  You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former race car driver's car is confiscated. He rebuilds it and drives to Free California with a teen's help. Agents dispatch a jet pilot to stop him, fearing his autonomy threatens their control. Steve & Izzy from Everything I Learned from Movies Podcast invite us to review the 1981 Film "The Last Chase" starring Lee Majors & Burgess Meredith. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Movie Plot Confusion and Fact-Checking 00:01:05 Drinks and Casual Conversations 00:04:31 Movie Discussion: The Last Chase 00:06:02 Behind the Scenes: Cast and Crew 00:13:50 Plot Breakdown and Analysis 00:27:05 Escape Plan and Road Trip 00:37:00 Government Surveillance and Pursuit 00:44:01 The Plane Restoration 00:45:29 Roadblock in West Pennsylvania; Escape Sequence 00:46:51 Fuel Economy, Plot Holes and Smokey and the Bandit Chicanery! 00:48:18 The Jet vs The Car 00:53:40 The Indian Reservation: Plan Alpha and the Laser Attack 01:00:53 Final Chase and Conclusion 01:07:19 Movie Review and Recommendations 01:13:02 Fun Facts and Behind the Scenes ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/

In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores common communication roadblocks that parents often fall prey to and offers tips for building stronger connections with your children by listening more deeply. This in an encore of an episode that originally aired on January 8, 2024, and hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.Transcript: https://project-parenthood.simplecast.com/episodes/ditch-roadblocks-build-connections-unlocking-effective-communication-with-your-child-encore/transcriptHave a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243.Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips newsletter for more tips and advice.Project Parenthood is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/

SHOW NOTES: On this show…we're asking: What if your setback isn't the end of the road, but a setup for something greater? Too often, we treat failure like a stop sign—something to fear, avoid, or be ashamed of. But what if it's actually a signpost pointing us toward a better path, one we couldn't have seen without the detour? This week, we're flipping the script on disappointment and getting curious about the hidden wisdom in rejection, reroutes, and redirections. Think about a time when something didn't go your way—and now you're secretly (or loudly) grateful. That job you didn't get, the relationship that fizzled, the opportunity that slipped through your fingers…maybe that wasn't a failure, but a filter. We'll explore the difference between giving up and giving in, and how to know when you're resisting growth or simply being rerouted to a better destination. Let's dive in! We'll start by unpacking a few key terms and ideas that will help frame the rest of our conversation. Setback – A setback is typically defined as an interruption in progress—a problem or delay that keeps you from moving forward as planned. It's that moment when things don't go according to script and you feel like you've hit a wall. Most of us interpret a setback as failure, rejection, or a signal to give up. But what if that interruption is really a signal to pause, recalibrate, or shift direction? Setup – When we say a “setup,” we're talking about a reframing of perspective. Instead of viewing the problem as a block, we start to see it as a preparation—a moment meant to teach us, shape us, or even protect us from something we can't yet see. A setup can feel frustrating in real time, but it's often that pivot point we later recognize as essential. Giving Up vs. Giving In – These two sound similar but have very different meanings. Giving up means you stop trying—throw in the towel, close the book, walk away from the possibility. Giving in, however, is a more nuanced choice. It means you adjust. You yield to a new reality or modify the plan—not because you're weak, but because you're willing to grow. It's not quitting the goal; it's choosing a wiser way forward. Reframing Failure – This is where the mindset shift begins. Instead of labeling failure as the end, we see it as a necessary part of success. Many people we admire failed multiple times before finding their true direction. Reframing means we no longer fear failure—we learn from it. We use it. By grounding ourselves in these definitions, we give ourselves the freedom to move through life's plot twists with a bit more grace—and maybe even a little optimism. The Importance of Letting Go of Control The Value of 'No' How to Deal with Disappointment CHALLENGE: Stop labeling your setbacks as stop signs and start seeing them as scenic detours—opportunities to learn, grow, and arrive even more prepared. Trade the urge to give up for the courage to give in—to adapt, realign, and continue your journey with wisdom and grace. I Know YOU Can Do It!

Have you ever shared some happy news with someone, only to have a response that is not so happy? Perhaps it's jealous or even angry that you got what they are still desiring. Maybe that's a healing in your body, a boyfriend, a new job. It can be anything really and it's actually kinda common to share good news and have people not match your level of excitement over said happy news. You'll hear today:What things to do when you share about a healing (or other good news) and the other person isn't as thrilled as youWhat scripture makes it's clear God's will for healing IS instant (and yet why we don't see that always) The different beautiful things Jesus purchased for us on the cross, aside from forgiveness of sinsHow to encourage someone who has still not received their healing Past healing episodes: THIS Convo with God at 2kms Allowed me To Finished my 11th Half Marathon (instead of stopping 13 minutes in)Why it's Illegal for Sickness to Live in the Body of a BelieverHow Jesus Healed Me of Dairy, Gluten, Citrus & Peanut IntolerancesMark 11 Teaches us How to Find Relief From Pain in Our BodiesWhy Jesus Healed My Body Last Week (of severe shoulder pain & trouble breathing outside)Why a Headache was Healed on Day 4 and Not Day 1 (God revealed I had THIS wrong mindset preventing my healing)The Identity Shift that Unlocked Asthma HealingWhat Blind Bartimaeus and I Both Did for Healing (I got my singing voice back after almost a year of not being able to sing)Does God Make us Sick?5 Roadblocks to HealingPractical Ways to Receive Your HealingConnect with Nyla:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's second podcast, On the Job with God Christian Business Podcast

Even the best thyroid protocol might stall if your gut hasn't been addressed.In this episode, we take a closer look at seven common gut-related roadblocks that can interfere with thyroid recovery. That includes foods like gluten, grains, and nightshades but also deeper layers like low stomach acid, gut infections, and hidden stress. You'll also hear about environmental factors such as glyphosate and xenoestrogens that erode gut integrity over time.Overall, it's about understanding what could be getting in the way, and making thoughtful shifts where it makes sense. Healing the gut is often a foundational step, especially for autoimmune thyroid conditions.If you've ruled out the usual thyroid suspects but still feel off, this could help explain why. Tune in now!Episode Timeline: 0:01 – Episode Overview1:02 – Podcast Intro1:35 – Gluten and Leaky Gut3:44 – Gluten vs. Glyphosate?5:14 – Grains That Stress the Gut6:50 – Nightshades, Nuts, and Seeds9:08 – Dairy and Legumes Explained11:11 – Alcohol's Impact on the Gut15:01 – Low Stomach Acid Explained16:35 – Betaine HCl and Gut Health18:57 – Chronic Stress and Digestion20:31 – Vagus Nerve and Stress Tools21:20 – Gut Infections and Overgrowth23:11 – Candida, Parasites, and SIBO25:16 – Environmental Toxins and Gut27:05 – Medications That Impact the Gut27:57 –  Podcast Outro28:17 –  Takeaways and Final ConclusionMentioned In The Episode:No Grain, No Pain - Dr. Peter OsborneThe Hyperthyroid Healing Diet: Osansky, EricWhat Is the Plant Paradox Diet, and Does It Work?Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto'sHave you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

In this episode of Modus Cafe, Mercedes shares two small changes that can help create lasting habits. She also covers how to identify personal values, the significance of time management, and the effectiveness of actions leading to motivation (it's not the other way around!) Become more consistent and climb harder when you prioritize yourself! Join Modus Training with this 3 month membership special! https://www.modusathletica.com/offers/C5hDL5aq If you'd like to work one-on-one with me, visit my website for more details https://www.modusathletica.com/coaching Intro To Training Masterclass is free way to work with me: https://www.modusathletica.com/masterclass 00:00:11 Intro to how to get more consistent 00:00:49 Roadblocks to consistency 00:02:30 Manage stress 00:03:55 Small change #1: making time for yourself 00:10:50 Small change #2: five minute action 00:14:26 Pause, figure out how you're already spending your time 00:19:57 Note about intensity 00:24:02 Making a list of your five minute actions

This sermon unpacks the powerful account of David and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25. Abigail courageously intervenes in David's path of rage and revenge after an insult from the foolish Nabal. Drawing from his own testimony, Pastor Scott likens Abigail's intervention to a spiritual roadblock—much like the people who stepped into his life to rescue him from destruction. The message challenges listeners to recognize when others are on destructive paths and to be willing, like Abigail, to boldly and lovingly intervene. Her humility, wisdom, and bravery not only save lives but also redirect David back toward God's purposes. We're reminded that while not every intervention succeeds, some do—and they are worth it.

Today's episode is short but packs a powerful message in nine minutes. If you have been struggling with shame and condemnation, believing the lie you have to earn your healing or be “good enough” to be worthy of it, this episode will.set.you.free.You'll hear today:Why you don't have to earn your healing (physical or mental healing)What Jesus purchased on the cross for you (its waaaayyy more than only salvation)Do we have dominion over sin? Yup.Can we still be healed, even if we have made poor choices with our body in the past? Also YES!An illustration using a vacuum to help simplify receiving a blessing from GodPast healing episodes: THIS Convo with God at 2kms Allowed me To Finished my 11th Half Marathon (instead of stopping 13 minutes in)Why it's Illegal for Sickness to Live in the Body of a BelieverHow Jesus Healed Me of Dairy, Gluten, Citrus & Peanut IntolerancesMark 11 Teaches us How to Find Relief From Pain in Our BodiesWhy Jesus Healed My Body Last Week (of severe shoulder pain & trouble breathing outside)Why a Headache was Healed on Day 4 and Not Day 1 (God revealed I had THIS wrong mindset preventing my healing)The Identity Shift that Unlocked Asthma HealingWhat Blind Bartimaeus and I Both Did for Healing (I got my singing voice back after almost a year of not being able to sing)Does God Make us Sick?5 Roadblocks to HealingPractical Ways to Receive Your HealingConnect with Nyla:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's second podcast, On the Job with God Christian Business Podcast

Today we are diving into a discussion around body kindness and how my training in Intuitive Eating actually started to cause some issues. We will also be chatting about what the Bible has to say about your body being good or not. (Spoiler alert: it IS very good!)Things you'll hear in today's conversation: Listener testimony of healing from an intense lactose intolerance. Praise God!Benefits of fastingThe danger of making the Intuitive Eating book your BibleWhere scripture tells us we have dominion over our bodyA time God lovingly rebuked me for my spiraling thoughtsThe time to be stern and assertive with your body A dog story that perfectly illustrated why you need to speak to your body with authority for your words to land successfully Why what you eat doesn't make your body holyThe healing theology of your body already being goodHow to chat with a friend about how her belittling her body has a negative impact on youThe difference between your body and your fleshPodcast episodes mentioned:How Jesus Healed Me of Dairy, Gluten, Citrus & Peanut IntolerancesBiblical Fasting 101Why it's Sometimes Scriptural to Ignore Your Body CuesDoes God Make us Sick?5 Roadblocks to HealingPractical Ways to Receive Your HealingResources mentioned:Believer's Authority book free PDFJess Connolly article on your body not being the problemAndrew Wommack God Wants You Well YouTube series Day 1Sadie and Jess podcast episode from Whoa That's Good PodcastConnect with Nyla:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IGWebsite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's second podcast, On the Job with God Christian Business Podcast

Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has struck several provisions from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' ruling they violate the Byrd Rule — a strict set of criteria budget reconciliation bills must follow to avoid a filibuster. The cuts—ranging from gun suppressor deregulation to Medicaid caps—have angered House Republicans, who passed the bill by just one vote. Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains what was removed, the implications for the bill's survival, and what Republicans might do next. He also weighs in on the fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the sharp partisan divide over their impact. Later, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) shares what she learned about the challenging and often dangerous duties ICE agents possess after experiencing it first-hand, and why she remains optimistic about the potential impact the "Big Beautiful Bill" could have if it passes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has struck several provisions from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' ruling they violate the Byrd Rule — a strict set of criteria budget reconciliation bills must follow to avoid a filibuster. The cuts—ranging from gun suppressor deregulation to Medicaid caps—have angered House Republicans, who passed the bill by just one vote. Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains what was removed, the implications for the bill's survival, and what Republicans might do next. He also weighs in on the fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the sharp partisan divide over their impact. Later, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) shares what she learned about the challenging and often dangerous duties ICE agents possess after experiencing it first-hand, and why she remains optimistic about the potential impact the "Big Beautiful Bill" could have if it passes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour Tua, we take a look at what famous things happened on this date of June 27th. We talk NBA with the Raptors firing Masai Uriji and how the Raptors were tormented by Lebron James. This led to a discussion about How all time greats are stop certain great players or teams from reaching the ultimate success

Jay Woods takes a closer look at the massive rebound markets experienced, from the April lows, to the rebound pushing indices back near all-time highs. He credits Nvidia (NVDA) for reclaiming its leadership position in tech, along with financials like JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Goldman Sachs (GS) offering support. Jay adds that IPOs like CoreWeave (CRWV) and Circle (CRCL) added muscle to the rally. Some headwinds Jay warns against: tariff deadlines and uncertainty around the "Big, Beautiful Bill" in Washington.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

This week, the race heats up in Cambodia, where teams swing through monkey mayhem, navigate a tricky Roadblock, and battle the elements (and each other) in the bustling streets of Phnom Penh.

Purple Pants Podcast | Monkey Mayhem & Temple Trouble Hold onto your tuk-tuks because Brice and Brooke are back with episode three of their Amazing Race Season 15 rewatch — and they're joined by the most talked-about duo from TAR 37, Jonathan and Anna! This week, the race heats up in Cambodia, where teams swing through monkey mayhem, navigate a tricky Roadblock, and battle the elements (and each other) in the bustling streets of Phnom Penh. Jonathan and Anna bring their signature sass, spicy opinions, and behind-the-scenes tea as they compare their own wild race to the chaos unfolding in Season 15. From temple trouble to team tension, it's giving drama, laughs, and racing realness all in one. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down.https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man accused of aiding in the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing has died in custody. A plan to sell off millions of acres of California's public lands may be off the table. What a monthly stipend can mean for LA's community college students. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Many people know what steps to take to improve their health — but why do so many still struggle to follow through?   On today's episode, we're building on a previous discussion about the mental roadblocks that can stand in the way of wellness.   I'll be sharing specific strategies you can use to help your clients overcome these common obstacles and continue making progress on their health journey.   We'll go through each roadblock one by one and explore actionable solutions you can implement right away to better support both yourself and your clients.   To learn how to help your clients move past these mindset barriers and achieve lasting success, tune in to today's Integrative #HealthCoachSuccess episode 391. Enjoy the show and let us know your thoughts!   - - -   Listen or Watch At:  IHP.Coach/391   - - - Dr. Cabral's Book, The Rain Barrel Effect: https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Become an Integrative Health Practitioner: https://integrativehealthpractitioner.org  

Let's talk about Trump's Marines hitting a roadblock....

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On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover another ruling blocking deportations, a liberal victory in South Korean elections, the fallout from a recent attack in Colorado, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE FACILITY YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Agree with Brian Schottenheimer's comments on the Cowboys culture? (18:27) Can the Knicks stay alive until Monday? Or will the Pacers eliminate NY this weekend? (25:09) Roadblocks for the best NFL QBs in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices