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Send us Fan MailDo you wait to finish your to-do list in order to rest only to find that you never finish your to-do list, so you never get to rest?Do you find yourself frazzled and reactive and then beat yourself up about it later?Do you dream about leaving your job and moving to the woods where no one can find you?Do you wish you had time for a break but just can't seem to get one?If you can relate to any of these, this episode is for you.In this replay of my signature workshop, Transform Your Day: Stress Less with 3 Simple Strategies, I share practical tools to help busy professional women reduce stress, feel more present, and create more intentional days.It's not just about having more hours in the day.Sometimes what makes the biggest difference is changing how you move through the hours you already have.In this workshop you'll learn:✔ Why so many high-achieving women feel overwhelmed (including me!)✔ The hidden stress patterns that keep us stuck in survival mode✔ Simple nervous system resets you can use throughout the day✔ How to navigate the mindsets that are keeping you stuckWhether you're navigating a demanding career, caring for others, or simply feeling stretched thin, I hope this workshop offers both practical support and a fresh perspective.As you listen, ask yourself:What is one thing I could do differently today (or tomorrow) to create even a little more calm in my day?Connect With MeFor coaching, future workshops, and resources to help you stress less and live more intentionally:Website: https://jillianbybeemd.com/Newsletter: https://humansleading.substack.com/Podcast: https://humansleading.buzzsprout.com/About Dr. JillianI'm a physician, toddler mom, mindset coach, and founder of Humans Leading. I help high-achieving women reduce stress, challenge limiting beliefs, and create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside.Join me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you're ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I'm ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website. 

Send us Fan MailOn the outside, she looked composed. She was leading her team through uncertainty, delivering on every project, and walking into senior leadership presentations with the same steady presence she had built her reputation on. Nobody around her would have guessed.But she knew. She knew that the energy she was bringing into those rooms was costing her more than it used to. She knew that by the end of the day, there was nothing left.And still, she showed up. Because that is what she does.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton shares why depletion shows up in the room even when you think you are hiding it, and the two-minute reset that helps high-performing women leaders walk into high-stakes moments grounded and present, even when they are running on fumes.What You Will LearnWhy depletion quietly shapes how you show up as a leader, even when your performance still looks strong from the outside.The difference between leading while tired and leading while depleted, and why one is sustainable while the other costs you the very presence your role requires.A two-step reset you can use in under two minutes before any meeting to shift from survival mode into grounded leadership presence.Your Action StepBefore your next high-stakes meeting or conversation this week, use the two-step reset. Find sixty seconds alone. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, shoulders back, chin level, and take one deep breath and a slow exhale. Then ask yourself one question: what is the one thing I want to leave this room having done well? Say the answer out loud quietly, or write it down.Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk through what you are carrying right now and identify the next move that will help you lead with presence without depleting yourself further.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

REFLECTIVE REPLAY!Are you feeling stretched thin between your PhD, your family, and everything in between? In this episode, we're diving into why filling your own cup first is essential—not just for your well-being, but for your success as a Scholarly Mama® leader.We'll talk about:Why filling your cup first isn't selfish—it's leadershipHow imposter syndrome and guilt hold us back from stepping into our full potentialThe power of setting boundaries and reclaiming your identityA simple exercise to help you start prioritising youIf you're ready to stop running on empty and lead with confidence, tune in now and take the first step toward leading yourself well!Send me a text message.Support the showWant more? Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD® website.Book your free SEED call. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, Pinterest or TikTok. Join the newsletter family at Scholarly Mamas® - The LetterCheck out my Doodle Dozen® children's book seriesThese are our journeys of becoming.Disclaimer: All views are my own. Nothing shared on this podcast should be considered a substitute for medical/clinical advice or mental health support. Please seek assistance from a qualified professional who can help you if you are struggling or in need of advice/intervention.

What if God never intended for you to live empty, exhausted, and running on fumes? What if the Holy Spirit wants to fill you so completely that what fills you is greater than what faces you? In the book of Acts, Luke uses six different words to describe the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Each word reveals a unique dimension of all that the Holy Spirit brings to our lives.The Holy Spirit wants to:·    Immerse you in God's presence.·    Give you divine power to fulfill your assignment.·    Completely saturate you with His presence that is greater than your problems·    Help you live in the overflow, not on fumes·    Wrap you in the Father's embrace·    Equip you to live the life God always intended.

Burnout in teaching is real and if you've ever felt constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you're running on empty, this episode is for you.In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Ashleigh sits down with burnout coach Filly to unpack what burnout actually looks like in teachers, why it happens so often in our profession, and the practical ways you can start protecting your energy today.Together, they explore the physical, emotional, and mindset patterns that contribute to burnout and why simply “resting more” often isn't enough to truly recover.Filly shares powerful insights about adrenal fatigue, the hidden stress patterns many teachers carry, and the small daily habits that can make a big difference to your wellbeing.Key TakeawaysBurnout doesn't happen overnight.Rest isn't always recovery.Your body isn't working against you.Small changes can create powerful shifts.Teachers deserve support too.If you've been feeling drained, stretched too thin, or stuck in survival mode at school, this episode will help you understand what your body is telling you, and how to start listening.Because taking care of yourself as a teacher isn't selfish. It's essential.Rainbows ahead,Alisha and AshleighResources mentioned in this episode: FREE Ending Body Burnout book Free Ending Body Burnout Assessment Ending Body Burnout Method program Check out Filly's Website - www.chrisandfilly.fm  Connect with Filly and Chris on FaceBook, Instagram, or  LinkedIn  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY  | AMAZONAbout Today's GuestFilipa Bellette  is Co-Founder of multi award-winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine - and author of Ending Body Burnout. She is an accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach & Trauma Therapist. She is also a PhD Scholar & regularly featured in the media, such as the Today Show, nine.com.au, Forbes and Body+Soul.Together with her husband Chris Bellette, Filipa has worked with over 3,500+ burned-out clients in the past combined 30+ years. Their practice is best known for ending body burnout (for good!) in “busy” people with energy, mood & gut issues, with their ROOT-root-cause approach. They were awarded as the Tasmanian State Winner & National Finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Awards, as well as Winner for the Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards.Filipa's own passion for helping “busy” people have more energy, productivity and connection, came from her own personal experience of body burnout, after juggling the demands of business, family, and her failing health.Let's hear from you! Text us!

In this week's podcast from the Electromagnetic Nutritional Hub, we explore why so many people today feel constantly tired, overstimulated, and unable to properly recover.From stress, poor sleep, processed diets, and screen overload to hydration, mineral balance, circadian rhythm, and nervous-system fatigue, we examine the growing conversation surrounding the modern “energy crisis”.Exploring themes of recovery, nourishment, rhythm, and resilience, this thought-provoking discussion asks whether genuine energy may involve far more than simply stimulation alone.

If you've spent years pouring yourself out for everyone around you — your children, your husband, your aging parent, your clients, your church — and you're exhausted, resentful, or just not feeling well, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we're talking honestly about what happens when self-neglect goes unchecked. Not from a self-help angle, but from a faith-centered, whole-person perspective that takes both your body and your calling seriously. This episode is for the Christian woman who is done spinning her wheels, done running on fumes, and ready to start seeing herself the way God sees her. --- Why Good Women Stop Taking Care of Themselves It often doesn't start with a dramatic decision. It starts with one more yes. One more skipped meal. One more night staying up too late to get everything done. Over time, those small compromises quietly add up — and so do the consequences. A friend who worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over a decade watched this happen to someone she loved. Her colleague, a deeply dependable and caring woman, worked around the clock, rarely stopped to eat, took on the work of multiple people, and slowly stopped doing the things that once brought her joy — like traveling through Europe. Year after year, the workload got heavier, the complaints got louder, and yet the boundaries never came. The hard truth? The problem wasn't only the unreasonable management or the impossible workload. The deeper issue was that she didn't yet value herself enough to say no. This pattern doesn't stay in the workplace. It shows up in our homes, our marriages, our friendships, and our churches. --- What the Church Sometimes Gets Wrong About Sacrifice If you've spent any meaningful time in church, there's a chance you've walked away with an unspoken message: that giving everything, constantly, is what godliness looks like. That more sacrifice always equals more faithfulness. But that's not the full picture Scripture paints. You were made in the image of God. The same God who cares deeply about the child you're raising, the parent you're caring for, and the friend you drop everything for — that same God cares about you. Holistic health isn't just about what you eat or how you sleep. It's about recognizing that your body, your emotions, and your energy are worth stewarding — because they belong to Him. --- Three Things That Happen When You Stop Taking Care of Yourself 1. Bitterness can take root. When you give and give without boundaries, and no one seems to notice or reciprocate, resentment builds. It's not always loud. Sometimes it's just a quiet, growing heaviness that colors how you see everyone around you. 2. You end up tolerating sin. This one is uncomfortable, but it needs to be said. When we stay quiet, keep the peace at all costs, and never address what's actually wrong, we're not being gracious — we're enabling. Sin that's never confronted rarely changes. The book And the Shofar Blew by Francine Rivers illustrates this heartbreakingly well: a pastor's hidden sin went unaddressed for generations because the women closest to him chose silence over truth. Tolerating what God calls wrong isn't humility. It's harm. 3. Your body starts to break down. This is where holistic health and faith genuinely intersect. Dr. Josh Axe observed in his clinical practice that many of his patients dealing with autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, and other persistent symptoms were young mothers — women who were deeply devoted to caring for others but had stopped caring for themselves. The body keeps score. Chronic stress, emotional depletion, and poor self-care are not just spiritual issues — they show up physically. --- Jesus Had Boundaries — And So Can You The most powerful person to ever walk the earth did not spend every moment helping people. Jesus stepped away from the crowds. He retreated to pray. He protected his time with the Father even when people needed him, even when they were looking for him. If Jesus modeled rest, solitude, and limits — you are not being selfish when you do the same. You're being faithful. --- Practical Next Steps Worth Considering - Read Boundaries or Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend — widely recommended for a reason - Consider speaking with a counselor or pastor if you're struggling to identify or hold limits in your relationships - Ask for help — and be specific. Tell your husband, your friend, or your church community exactly what you need - Remember Matthew 11:28-29: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." That's an invitation, not a suggestion --- Timestamped Highlights 0:00 — Opening truth: neglecting yourself isn't humility 0:30 — The story of Molly: what a decade of no boundaries actually looks like 3:52 — This isn't just a workplace problem — it shows up in our homes, marriages, and caregiving 4:19 — What the church sometimes gets wrong about sacrifice 5:17 — Three consequences of self-neglect: bitterness, tolerating sin, and getting sick 6:13 — And the Shofar Blew: what happens when we stay quiet about sin 8:08 — The physical toll: Dr. Josh Axe's observations on autoimmune issues and chronic fatigue in caregivers 9:08 — Practical resources: Boundaries books, counseling, and asking for specific help 9:37 — Jesus had boundaries too — and He's your model 10:36 — Closing encouragement and invitation --- Key Takeaways - Self-neglect is not a virtue. It has real spiritual, emotional, and physical consequences. - Bitterness, enabling sin, and chronic illness are three outcomes that often trace back to a pattern of giving without limits. - Jesus modeled boundaries consistently — stepping away, resting, and protecting time with the Father. - Asking for help and being specific about what you need is not weakness. It's wisdom. - Your body is worth paying attention to. Persistent fatigue, autoimmune symptoms, and emotional burnout are signals, not character flaws. --- Ready to Stop Waiting and Start Feeling Better? If this episode hit close to home — if you recognized yourself in Molly's story, or you've been running on empty for longer than you can remember — this is your sign to take the next step. A More Energy Strategy Session is designed for the woman who is done being overwhelmed and ready for a clear, focused path forward. You don't need another resource to sit on your nightstand. You need someone who understands both the clinical and the faith side of what's happening in your body — and can help you figure out what to do about it. Visit herholistichealing.com/services to book your session. Your health is worth fighting for — and so are you.   This content is not meant to be medical advice.

Burnout in hospitality teams shows up long before the dramatic crash — in dropped shoulders, extra coffees, and withdrawal from team conversations. Michelle Pascoe, a Certified Speaking Professional with over 30 years' experience in hospitality, and energy coach Rich Ellis share practical tools for reading early warning signs and embedding a simple 1-to-10 check-in system that prevents burnout before it becomes a resignation. Are you seeing the signs in your team — or are you too busy to notice them? If you have ever ended a busy season wondering how your team made it through, or found yourself managing someone's exit that you never saw coming, this episode is worth your full attention. Rich Ellis has spent nearly two decades helping leaders understand that energy is not a wellness topic — it is a performance discipline. He and Michelle Pascoe explore what burnout actually looks like in a hospitality environment, why the standard responses rarely work, and what small, sustainable changes make a real difference over time. This is not a conversation about self-care programs or office fruit bowls. It is a practical framework for leaders who are serious about retaining their best people. Key Takeaways The body language and behaviour shifts that signal a team member is depleting — weeks before they say a word. The science behind morning light exposure and why 7-10 minutes outdoors is the single highest-return daily energy habit. How the 1-to-10 check-in system works in a team setting, and why it becomes self-managing once it is embedded in the culture. Why building a genuine wellness culture requires a 12-month commitment — and how to demonstrate return on investment to a board or owner group. A practical mindset for helping frontline staff deflect disrespectful customers without absorbing the impact. LINKS AND RESOURCES  Subscribe to The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify: https://www.michellepascoe.com/The-Michelle-Pascoe-Hospitality-Podcast  Join Michelle's newsletter for hospitality leadership, culture, and service excellence: https://www.michellepascoe.com/blog  Book customer service workshops and middle management programs tailored to clubs, hotels, and hospitality venues: https://www.michellepascoe.com/traininganddevelopmentprograms WORK WITH MICHELLE  Michelle Pascoe helps hospitality leaders build multigenerational teams, lift service standards, and embed values-led culture. A Certified Speaking Professional with over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Michelle delivers bespoke keynotes, workshops, and leadership programs for clubs, hotels, and hospitality venues across Australia and internationally.  Book customer service workshops and middle management programs: https://www.michellepascoe.com/traininganddevelopmentprograms ABOUT RICH ELLIS  Rich Ellis is an energy, resilience, and wellbeing coach with nearly 20 years of experience working with business owners, leaders, and corporate teams. Known as The Energy Coach, Rich helps organisations take control of their energy through practical, sustainable habit change — combining his background in fitness coaching with workplace wellbeing strategy to reduce burnout and build cultures where people genuinely thrive.  Website: https://richellis.nz/

If you listened to our main episode, "The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One," you know that functioning while depleted is a survival strategy. But here is the hardest part about taking off that mask: when you have spent years making it look easy, your sudden need for help can feel to the people around you like an accusation.In this bonus mini-episode, SaCola Lehr tackles the delicate dynamic of asking for support at home. When you are the strong one, you train your family to rely on your endless capacity. When you finally hit a wall, asking for help often comes out as frustration, leading to defensiveness and arguments. SaCola shares her own origin story of handing her partner an angry, itemized list of chores, and explains why that approach fails. Instead, she introduces the "See, Feel, Want" structure—a powerful communication tool from the PRONE to Power framework that helps you reframe your depletion as a shared challenge rather than a personal attack.Key Takeaways• The Invisible Weight: Why your partner cannot see your exhaustion if you have spent years perfecting the art of making it look effortless.• The Danger of "You" Statements: How waiting until you are resentful turns a request for support into an argument.•The "See, Feel, Want" Structure: A simple, three-step method to state facts neutrally, share your emotional reality without blame, and make a specific, actionable request.• Your Action Step: Pick one small thing this week—the evening routine, the grocery run, or the weekend schedule—and use the See, Feel, Want structure to ask for the support you actually need.Resources Mentioned:• Harmony Hustle for Women: Master the Art of Thriving in Life and Career• PRONE to Power FrameworkConnect:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/• Website: https://SaColaLehr.com/Email for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.com

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Pastor Fletcher continues our sermon series with Colossians 1:9-14.

https://youtu.be/JbwZn68o6tA?si=KaUJV7lc4chmBWDN Follow along with us! 30 Days of Purpose – Make Every Day MatterThere's a quote often attributed to Mark Twain that says: The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you discover why.I've thought about that a lot as a pastor. Some of the hardest phone calls I take are from people who need something. They need rent money.They need a bill paid.They need help with a crisis.They need a relationship fixed.They need a door to open. And I want to help. I have helped. But one painful thing I've seen over and over is this: Often they get the thing they asked for… but they are still empty. We don't just need something to get through the week. We need a reason to live. The money helped, but it did not heal them.The object solved a problem, but it did not give them purpose.The relationship brought comfort for a moment, but it did not become a reason to live. Are You Running on Empty or Filled for a Purpose?Welcome-3rd week of our series 30 Days of Purpose. I have a counterintuitive thought for us today. Meaning grows when your life flows outward.We assume more money, more comfort, more entertainment, more attention, and more convenience would make us more alive. But we are one of the most comfortable, entertained, wealthy cultures in human history… and we are still falling apart. Anxiety is rising.Depression is rising.Loneliness is rising.Meaninglessness is rising. More comfort does not always mean more peace.More entertainment does not always mean more joy.More connection online does not always mean more belonging in real life. Maybe the problem is not that we lack more. Maybe the problem is that too much of life only flows inward. Instead of giving you more statistics and studies for a minute… let me show you one of the most fascinating geographical places on earth. It's a place where almost nothing lives. No fish. No plant life. Almost nothing survives there. And what's strange is… it's not small. It's not dry. Water constantly flows into it. It is called the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea only flows in. Nothing flows out.The Jordan River flows into the Dead Sea… but nothing flows out. The Dead Sea sits over 1,400 feet below sea level, making it one of the lowest land formations on earth. Water flows in continually… but because it has no outlet, the water evaporates and leaves massive amounts of salt behind. The salt concentration becomes so extreme that almost nothing can survive there. That is why it is called the Dead Sea. It receives… but it never releases. There is a lesson here: What only flows inward eventually becomes lifeless. If life becomes consume, comfort me, entertain me, protect me, serve me, and bless me, eventually something starts dying inside of us.And honestly, church can become that too. If church becomes consume, comfort me, entertain me, protect me, serve me, and bless me, eventually something starts dying inside of us.Nothing that God created to live and flourish can survive  We were created to let life flow outward. This is exactly what Jesus taught us. John 7:37-3837 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” Jesus does not give us a pond, pool, or puddle.He gives rivers. Jesus fills you with life, so life can flow through you.He does not fill us so we can become spiritual Dead Seas.Mark 10:45:“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Jesus did not come to be served… We see Jesus serve others constantly. Followers of Jesus hear me… we are not here to be served, but to serve. The fullest life ever lived was a poured-out life.Jesus healed.Jesus served.Jesus fed the hungry.Jesus protected the abused.Jesus washed feet.Jesus carried the cross. Jesus poured Himself out for us.Every day of his life his life was poured out for others.On the cross water & blood poured from his side. The life of Jesus is known today because he poured himself out for others.Not known for looks, riches, family name… Meaning grows when your life flows outward.What does this mean for you?Even if you are not known for your looks…Even if you are not known for trophies…Even if you are not known for fancy riches…You can be known and meaningful because you are refusing to just receive but to release. Let the life of Jesus flow! Where does your life need to flow outward? Start small. Serve someone. Everybody can do this. Encourage someone.Pray for someone.Help someone.Show up for someone. Start bigger. Start something. Maybe God is calling you to do more than one moment of kindness. Maybe there is something in your heart that needs to begin. A small study.A prayer group.A ministry idea.A community outreach.A way to help people.A place where lonely people belong. Don't wait until you feel fully ready. Purpose often starts small, but it has a habit of growing when you start flowing. Start huge. Lead something that outlives you. This is where purpose gets powerful. Not just:“What can I accomplish?” But:“What can continue blessing people after me?” Lead a ministry. Disciple people. Build something meaningful. Raise up others. Invest in kids. Develop leaders. Create something that keeps flowing long after you are gone. That's living water. That's purpose.Jesus has FILLED you for a purpose, but you must let that purpose FLOW. And let's be honest about what Jesus is talking about here. When Jesus said: “Rivers of living water will flow from within them…” He was talking about the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God living in people.The Spirit of God flowing through people. Some people have had an experience with God… but nothing has flowed in years. Some people believe in Jesus… but they are spiritually stagnant. Jesus did not say: “Barely survive spiritually.” He said rivers.Flow.Movement.Life.Power. We do not just need the Spirit around us.We need the Spirit flowing through us. Spirit Flow…  into our homes.…into our prayers.…into our serving.…into our conversations.…into our leadership.…through our church. We want to be a church full of the Spirit of God and flowing with the Spirit of God. So let's be that kind of Church.Let's be those kind of Christians. Come Grow, Come Flow Step 1 – Repent & refuse the world's pattern Repent of the Dead Sea way of  life.Repent of living only to consume. More for me.More comfort.More entertainment.More attention.More control. Repent of that and ask Jesus to help you flow. Step 2 – Make a commitment Start small. Serve someone.Start bigger. Start something.Start huge. Lead something that outlives you. Make a commitment to starting something. Step 3 – Take a faith-filled step Maybe you really need prayer?Maybe you need to come and receive Maybe you need to fill out a connection card with your prayer need and next steps. Maybe you need to ask God to fill you with His Spirit and surrender yourself to worship. And maybe for some of you… this may be your first real step toward Jesus. Your first faith-filled moment. Jesus is still inviting thirsty people to come and drink. So don't stay stagnant. Come.

Markets at all-time highs. A closed strait. The hottest inflation prints in years. The UK government is hanging by a thread. A US-China summit that resolved precisely nothing. We ask the only question that matters right now: how long can you keep running on empty?This week's episode covers six themes that are all pointing in the same direction.What We Cover1. The Global Equity Market ParadoxThe S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index are at or near all-time highs. Oil is at $107. PPI is at a three-year high. The TACO trade (Trump Always Chickens Out) has been embarrassingly profitable — but a new Tex-Mex metaphor has entered the chat: NACHO. Not Any Chance Hormuz Opens. Michael Green warns the equity bid is structural, not rational — and when that unwinds, there are no conventional warning signs.2. Oil Inventory Maths — The Runway Is Running OutThe IEA reports global stockpiles fell 250 million barrels in March and April alone. JP Morgan's note — The Illusion of Plenty — puts OECD inventories at operational stress levels by early June and operational floor levels by September. Capital Economics sees $130–$140/barrel as the base case if Hormuz stays shut. And even a reopening tomorrow can't fix things fast enough — mine clearance, vessel redeployment, infrastructure repair: minimum two to three months.The canary in the coal mine turned out to be in Havana. Cuba ran out of fuel entirely. The energy minister's quote: "We have absolutely no fuel oil. We have absolutely no diesel." That's the Hormuz crisis on a human scale.3. Inflation is No Longer Just About Energy US CPI: 3.8% year-on-year. PPI: 6%, the highest since December 2022. Truck freight costs up 8.1% — the biggest jump since 2009. Services inflation up 1.2% in a single month. Real average hourly earnings have turned negative for the first time since April 2023. The Bank of England's Megan Greene: "Inflation risks are entirely on the upside." The second-round effects are now landing. Global bond yields are at one-year highs.4. Kevin Warsh's Impossible New JobConfirmed 54–45 — the narrowest Senate margin since Fed chair confirmation became required in 1977. For context: Powell got 84, Yellen got 56. Warsh scraped through. On his first day as chair-elect, PPI printed at 6%. CME FedWatch now prices a 30% chance of a rate hike by year-end. His first FOMC meeting: June 16th. It may be the most consequential since Volcker walked in on August 14th, 1979. We know how that one ended.5. The UK: Where the Bond Market Is the GovernmentLabour lost nearly 1,500 council seats. Reform took 1,451 of them. Gordon Brown turned up — and when Gordon Brown is the answer, someone is asking the wrong question. Wes Streeting walked into Downing Street. 94 MPs publicly called for Starmer to go. Andy Burnham booked his return ticket. The pound had its worst week since November 2024. The 30-year gilt sits near 5.7% — above every developed world peer. Bloomberg Economics estimates the May yield move alone adds £2 billion to the UK debt interest bill. Gilt traders are underweight. The market is now pricing the worst-case scenario for bonds — and Andy Burnham is it.6. The Summit That Resolved NothingYMCA played at the state banquet. Xi promised Trump rose seeds. Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska. Boeing was promised 200 jets — the market expected 500; Boeing fell 4%. Xi made clear Taiwan is the most important issue in US-China relations and that independence is "fundamentally incompatible with peace." Trump didn't answer when asked about it. The $14 billion arms package for Taipei remains unsigned. China called the Iran conflict one that "should never have happened" — diplomatic code for neutrality, unless major concessions materialise elsewhere. Like Taiwan, perhaps.As Gerard Baker put it in The Times, this is the first time in nearly a century that an American president met another power's leader on equal terms. Trump came seeking help, not making demands.The Bottom LineInflation has moved beyond energy into services and freight. The UK bond market is delivering daily verdicts on a government in freefall. Oil inventory maths has weeks of runway left. The summit didn't deliver on Iran. Hormuz is being normalised under Iranian control — not reopened. Equities are at records. Something is going to break. The question is what, when, and whether Kevin Warsh has any idea what's walking toward him on June 16th.Jackson Browne told us in 1977: "I'm running on empty, and I'm running blind."People & Institutions ReferencedMichael Green · Michael Burry · Jensen Huang · Kevin Warsh · Paul Volcker · Keir Starmer · Andy Burnham · Wes Streeting · Angela Rayner · Gordon Brown · Kemi Badenoch · Nigel Farage · Megan Greene (Bank of England) · Jim Lee (EIU) · Gerard Baker · Donald Trump · Xi Jinping · Saudi Aramco CEO · JP Morgan · IEA · Capital Economics · CME FedWatch · TD Securities · Morgan Stanley · Bloomberg EconomicsSponsorFinance Talking — specialist financial training for capital markets, business finance, and communications. Clients include Rio Tinto, HSBC, Unilever, and Shell. Virtual, in-person, and e-learning options available. 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The deep state wants you to believe that failed former HHS secretary Xavier Becerra is the guy to beat in California's governor's race. Even with his disastrous record, which has been caught on video? Jamie Raskin bullies a 16 year old high school boy testifying before Congress and makes himself - and democrats - look terrible. Gavin Newsom is exposed for spending nearly $200 million California taxpayer dollars on iPads so convicted murderers and death row convicts can watch porn.   

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Alison takes you through a gentle meditation for burnout—perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, drained, or in need of a mental reset. This episode offers calming mindfulness and breathing techniques to bring peace and grounding into your day. The Single Sisters Circle Community for Single Women 40+ CLICK HERE

Does your daily schedule look like a solid wall of back-to-back video calls? Do you find yourself constantly saying, "I just have to get through this week"? If so, you might be driving straight toward burnout. In this vital archive episode of The Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata sits down with leadership experts Dr. Amy Bradley and Dr. Katherine Semler to explore the hidden mechanics of exhaustion. Both women share their personal "wake-up calls"—from the realisation of spending nine consecutive days trapped on Zoom to a jarring moment of clarity standing outside in the freezing cold. This conversation moves beyond the typical advice of "taking a break." Amy and Katherine explain why the most passionate, high-achieving perfectionists are actually the most at risk. They break down the toxic extremes of workplace culture—those that stigmatise stress and those that glorify it—and reveal why a leader's empathy is the ultimate firewall against employee burnout. If you want to protect your team (and yourself) from running on empty, this episode is essential listening. What You Will Learn From This Episode The Passion Paradox: Why being deeply passionate about your work and unable to say "no" to interesting projects is a fast track to exhaustion. The Isolation of the "Eggshell" Approach: Why being too careful with your language around struggling colleagues can accidentally isolate them further. The End of the Buffer Zone: How the shift to virtual meetings destroyed the natural "commute cushion" between tasks, creating relentless cognitive strain. Actionable Insights Stop Asking "How Are You?": Ditch the throwaway greeting. Instead, use specific, questions like, "How are you coping with [Specific Project]?" or "Is there anything I can do to lighten your load today?" This proves you are genuinely listening and opens the door for real answers. Audit Your Diary for White Space: Immediately evaluate your calendar. If you have back-to-back calls booked for hours on end, break the pattern. Force 5-to-10-minute buffers into your schedule to step away from your desk, get fresh air, and reset your brain. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Dr Amy Bradley: Website |LinkedIn | Connect with Dr Katherine Semler: Website |LinkedIn | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 169 Featuring Dr Amy Bradley and Dr Katherine Semler

In this sermon, we look at the widow in 1 Kings 17 and the quiet weight of motherhood. She carried more than she could handle, gave more than she had, and watched God provide more than she needed.Through her story, we are reminded that God sees the unseen, values the small things we bring Him, and calls us to trust Him one step at a time. Even when the jar looks empty and the future feels scary, God is still faithful to provide.A message for mothers, families, and anyone learning to trust God with their fear, their obedience, and their daily needs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIKTOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Are you constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, binge eating, emotionally drained, or stuck managing everyone else's emotions? In Episode 327 of the Get Unstuck Podcast, Heather Newman shares a powerful reminder for women living in survival mode: you are not here to fix everyone else while abandoning yourself. This episode dives into nervous system overload, fight-or-flight living, emotional burnout, sugar cravings, dopamine addiction, self-trust, faith, healing, and reconnecting with God. If you've been walking on eggshells, feeling resentful, stress eating, or struggling to prioritize your health, this conversation will help you detach from chaos and come back to YOU. Learn how tiny daily promises, movement, prayer, hydration, and real food can help you rebuild peace, confidence, and alignment from the inside out.

What this episode is aboutWhy high-achieving women have the hardest time resting—and why the guilt they feel when they try isn't a conscience, it's a habit. Ginny Priem gives you one specific thing to do tonight.What you'll take away— Why the most capable women are the worst at stopping— The three things that quietly disappear when you're running on empty— Why guilt is a habit, not a compass— One concrete action to take before you go to sleep tonightThe listener challengeOpen your calendar tonight. Block one hour next week. Don't cancel it. Screenshot it and DM Ginny on Instagram.Connect with GinnySubstack — UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny PriemInstagramLinkedInBook Ginny to speakSponsorsine+ nutrition Code GIN15 for 15% offThrifty Traveler Save $20 with code GINNYPRIEMKeywords: burnout, high-achieving women, rest, guilt, ambition, women's leadership, perfectionism, overworking, productivity, work-life balance, women entrepreneurs, UNSUBSCRIBE, Ginny Priem, keynote speaker

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Send us a messageIt's almost the end of the school year. For school staff, many at this point of the year are just exhausted - but it's way more than being just tired, it's depletion. There's a difference. Tired can be fixed with rest. Depletion runs deeper. It shows up when you've been giving, carrying, and pouring out for a long time without enough space to be refilled. You can still show up, still do your job, still keep everything moving—but something underneath it all just feels… off.The goal isn't to push through and ignore it - it's to pay attention to it. Because those signals aren't weakness, they're feedback. When we slow down enough to recognize what's draining us and what actually restores us, we begin to move out of survival mode and into something more sustainable. Not perfect and not instant, but more aware, more grounded, and more aligned.In this first episode of a 4-part series I'm calling "Refuel - Finishing Well Without Running Dry", we talk about "Running on Empty" - what it feels like to simply not have any more to give AND how we can address it and point ourselves to a path to replenishment when we look in the right places.  Though this series is themed for teachers, it's applicable to anyone who is at a point in their life when they just feel they have run out of what they have to give.

Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-at-work/id1468460670   Subscribe in Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4xU1c5ncX5Vuukohwhps34   About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).   Connect with Andrea https://www.abundantempowerment.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/   Abundant Empowerment Upcoming Events https://www.abundantempowerment.com/events  

In this episode, Dana Skaggs—a psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and podcast host known as the “Queen of Boundaries”—joins Joanna to explore burnout, boundaries, and sustainable success. With over 17 years of clinical experience, Dana shares how stepping away from external expectations led her into work that now helps high performers create more aligned, sustainable lives. She also hosts the top 5% globally ranked Phoenix and Flame podcast and is a regular contributor on her local ABC/CBS affiliate.Together, they unpack how burnout often builds quietly—through ignored limits and internal pressure—and why boundaries start with the relationship we have with ourselves. With humor and no-BS honesty, Dana offers a more sustainable way to keep going without losing yourself in the process.Dana's Resources: Website: Dana SkaggsBoundaries QuizInstagram: @dana.b.skaggsFacebook: Dana Bates SkaggsLinkedIn: Dana SkaggsDana's Podcast:Website: Phoenix and Flame PodcastConnect with Joanna Lilley  Therapeutic Consulting AssociationLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTubeEmail: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com#TherapeuticConsulting #LilleyConsulting #Successful #TherapeuticPrograms #Therapy #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #TheJourney #SuccessIsSubjectivePodcast #TheUnpavedRoad #PFCAudioVideo #DanaSkaggs #Boundaries #LetNoBeNo #ProfessionalGrowth #BurnoutPrevention

Malawi's fuel crisis is probably severe than anywhere in Africa. The government has been forced to sell of precious gold reserves to buy fuel to keep hospitals and agriculture running. How are Malawians coping and is there a solution? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks with Michael Kaiyatsa, a human rights activist and head of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and DW's Chimwemwe Padatha in Lilongwe.

Some weeks the calendar wins. Last week Vanessa was up until 3am two nights in a row, not scrolling, actually working, and she woke up the next morning running on empty. In this episode she gets honest about the inherited blueprint that kept her going, and the hard podcast decision she made about before something broke.What You'll Learn: ✅ How to identify the inherited blueprint running in the background that keeps us pushing past our limit, even when we know better ✅ Why being deliberate isn't only about what we remove from our plates, but whether our minds are actually present for what remains ✅ How to give ourselves permission to make the hard call before something breaks, not afterChapters:00:00 When Everything Matters00:40 Welcome to the Show01:36 My Word for 202602:16 Burnout Warning Signs02:58 The Overachiever Blueprint03:58 Culture and Rest Stories05:07 Choosing Presence06:07 Podcast Schedule Change07:27 Three Takeaways to Apply09:32 Reflect and Choose Deliberately10:48 Reviews and FarewellSend us Fan MailSupport the showNJ RESIDENTS, WORK WITH VANESSA Book a free 15-minute therapy consultation https://www.freetobemindful.com/contact LET'S STAY CONNECTED 

Send us Fan MailIs Thursday really “Little Friday”… or are we just trying to survive the week?On today's Carpooling with Paul, Paul checks in from the I-95 commute in South Florida and gets real about burnout, routines, and the idea of “me time” — do we actually take it, or just pretend we do?From bad highway merging to missed dentist appointments, Earth Day reflections to staying consistent with daily habits, this episode is a raw, honest ride through the chaos of everyday life. Plus, a heads up on the upcoming Riffs & Rhythms live stream—and the helmet debate that's blowing up online.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just trying to make it to Friday… this one's for you.

You knew you were tired. You knew you were exhausted. So why did you step in anyway?  In this episode, we're talking about something that doesn't get named often enough: the moment when the helping is still happening, but you are already gone. Not because you don't care. But because the caring is so deep, so wired into who you are, that it doesn't wait for you to have something left.  We talk about what your day actually looks like before you even walk out the door. The pattern you've been following so faithfully for so long that you stopped questioning whether it still fits who you are. And the quiet cost that's been building underneath all of it that you haven't fully let yourself look at yet. This isn't about stopping the giving. It's about seeing clearly why you can't, and what it's costing you that you haven't named yet. If something in you just went still reading that, this one is for you.

We all want to be great. Whether we admit it or not, there's something in us that wants to rise above, to be seen, to matter. In Mark 9, the disciples finally say it out loud: “Who is the greatest?” Instead of shutting the question down, Jesus redefines it. In this message, we'll see how our pursuit of greatness gets hijacked, why it ultimately leaves us empty, and how Jesus reveals a better way: not through climbing higher, but through descending in love, service, and ultimately the cross. Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Davis Johnson Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Downtown, visit hopecc.com/downtown.

It's 1779. You live in Smithfield, North Carolina — population: several dozen, ambitions: modest. Then one Thursday morning, the entire government of North Carolina comes riding down the road. All of it. And it needs a place to sleep. Running on Empty — the story of the time the state ran out of options and showed up unannounced in a two-year-old town.

California is running on fumes, and the Federalization of Sable Offshore will only save part of the oil and gas industry. Will the Trump Administration step in and save California from itself? You won't want to miss this episode. This ain't your Cats and Dogs living with each other, this is a full-blown apocalypse about to happen. This is a follow-up podcast to the one I had with Mike Ariza, and this time, David Blackmon and Professor Mike Mische are here to discuss the potential 7 Executive Orders that President Trump must enact to literally save the country.This is an eye-opening discussion from Professor Mische and Mike Ariza, with real boots-on-the-ground information.1. California's Energy Crisis & Supply ShortagesThe discussion centers on a critical fuel shortage affecting California, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. This is driven by the shutdown of major refineries in the state, creating concerns about price spikes, supply disruptions, and impacts on transportation, agriculture, and military operations.2. Proposed Executive Orders & Defense Production ActExperts have drafted seven executive orders that could be invoked under the Defense Production Act to address the crisis. These orders aim to:Increase domestic oil and gas productionReopen and support refineriesOverride California's regulatory authority for faster responseThe discussion suggests these would likely withstand legal challenges3. National Security ImplicationsThe conversation emphasizes broader security concerns, noting that California has historically been a major fuel supplier for the U.S. military and economy. The loss of refining capacity and increasing reliance on imports pose serious risks, especially in potential conflicts or global supply chain disruptions.4. Politics & Ideology in Energy PolicyThe podcast discussion suggests California's government has been unwilling or unable to address the crisis due to ideological priorities—particularly climate change policies—which have been prioritized over ensuring reliable and affordable energy supplies.5. Urgency & Consequences of InactionExperts emphasize the critical need for immediate intervention, warning of severe consequences, including fuel shortages, price spikes, economic disruption, and national security risks if action isn't taken.Connect with Professor Mische on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-mische-987b30a/Connect with Mike Ariza on X https://x.com/MikeAriza4531Important Story Links: California will be a national security risk for the entire country!California Gasoline Supply Outlook: A Disaster in the Making https://californiaglobe.com/fr/california-gasoline-supply-outlook-a-disaster-in-the-making/California's Oil and Gas Crisis: From Military Threat to Mass Starvationhttps://californiaglobe.com/fr/from-military-threat-to-mass-starvation/EXCLUSIVE: Executive Orders for President Trump: Ensuring that US has Necessary Fuels from California to Provide US National Securityhttps://californiaglobe.com/fr/executive-orders-for-president-trump-ensuring-that-us-has-necessary-fuels-from-california-to-provide-us-national-security/Check out my Substack: https://blackmon.substack.com/

This ain't your Cats and Dogs living with each other, this is a full-blown apocalypse about to happen. This is a follow-up podcast to the one I had with Mike Ariza, and this time, David Blackmon and Professor Mike Mische are here to discuss the potential 7 Executive Orders that President Trump must enact to literally save the country.This is an eye-opening discussion from Professor Mische and Mike Ariza, with real boots-on-the-ground information.1. California's Energy Crisis & Supply ShortagesThe discussion centers on a critical fuel shortage affecting California, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. This is driven by the shutdown of major refineries in the state, creating concerns about price spikes, supply disruptions, and impacts on transportation, agriculture, and military operations.2. Proposed Executive Orders & Defense Production ActExperts have drafted seven executive orders that could be invoked under the Defense Production Act to address the crisis. These orders aim to:Increase domestic oil and gas productionReopen and support refineriesOverride California's regulatory authority for faster responseThe discussion suggests these would likely withstand legal challenges3. National Security ImplicationsThe conversation emphasizes broader security concerns, noting that California has historically been a major fuel supplier for the U.S. military and economy. The loss of refining capacity and increasing reliance on imports pose serious risks, especially in potential conflicts or global supply chain disruptions.4. Politics & Ideology in Energy PolicyThe podcast discussion suggests California's government has been unwilling or unable to address the crisis due to ideological priorities—particularly climate change policies—which have been prioritized over ensuring reliable and affordable energy supplies.5. Urgency & Consequences of InactionExperts emphasize the critical need for immediate intervention, warning of severe consequences, including fuel shortages, price spikes, economic disruption, and national security risks if action isn't taken.Connect with Professor Mische on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-mische-987b30a/Connect with Mike Ariza on X https://x.com/MikeAriza4531Important Story Links: California will be a national security risk for the entire country!California Gasoline Supply Outlook: A Disaster in the Making  https://californiaglobe.com/fr/california-gasoline-supply-outlook-a-disaster-in-the-making/California's Oil and Gas Crisis: From Military Threat to Mass Starvationhttps://californiaglobe.com/fr/from-military-threat-to-mass-starvation/EXCLUSIVE: Executive Orders for President Trump: Ensuring that US has Necessary Fuels from California to Provide US National Securityhttps://californiaglobe.com/fr/executive-orders-for-president-trump-ensuring-that-us-has-necessary-fuels-from-california-to-provide-us-national-security/You can also find all of the stories on https://energynewsbeat.com/Check out the Energy News Beat SubStack https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.A shout-out to our New Sponsor, Data2 - We will be running an AI Centered Series and have lots of data rolling out!. https://www.data2.ai/resources/the-decision-lag-reportAnd we have WellDatabase rolling in as a new sponsor.

If you've been feeling mentally, emotionally, or spiritually drained, this episode will meet you right where you are. Julie shares how to recognize when you're running on empty and reminds you that true renewal comes not from doing more—but from returning to Jesus, your source of fullness. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.Support us on PayPal!

What if your devices are draining your sleep, focus, and peace? In this episode, Divya Parekh speaks with Justin Hai about why high achievers feel exhausted and stuck. Discover how technology impacts stress, why multitasking hurts productivity, and practical ways to restore energy, focus, and real connection—without disconnecting from modern life.Beyond Confidence is broadcast live Tuesdays at 10AM ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Beyond Confidence TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Beyond Confidence Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-confidence--1885197/support.

Recently on the pod, I reunited with the gifted arts journalist Candice Frederick, one of my oldest friends from the early days of Film Twitter. Candice was one of the first guests I ever had on Watch With Jen, and we had a ball logging on to discuss some of the best and most under-discussed coming-of-age movies of the past 40+ years, including those we first saw as adults in our early 40s. While initially we were going to focus on RUNNING ON EMPTY, PARIAH, and JUNO, we wound up having a breezy, sunny, nostalgic, and introspective chat about a wide range of movies and cultural figures that defined our generation, including River Phoenix and John Hughes. It's ideal for Spring!Bio: Candice Frederick is a talented culture journalist for hire. She was formerly the Senior Culture Reporter at HuffPost. Other bylines include The Daily Beast, Time, History.com, New York Times, Bloomberg, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, and many others.Originally Posted on Patreon (4/11/26) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155361805Donate to the Pod via Ko-fi & PayPal Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

This was a hard-hitting discussion by Mike Ariza, Downstream Expert, fresh off last night's Town Hall with Professor Mische and a host of other key people discussing the horrific National Security Crisis in California and how the Strait of Hormuz is about to impact the entire half of the United States. Yes, you heard that correctly." If you can't move food, I mean, you can, if the Port of Los Angeles shuts down, the Porta Long Beach shuts down. And if you can move food people are going to starve in California and Reno and Vegas and Arizona. And that's just, it's a simple fact. If you don't have the fuel, you don't have the logistics. "Mike Ariza, Downstream Energy ExpertThank you, Mike, and we look forward to seeing you and the Professor with David Blackmon on the next Energy News Beat Panel on California National Security Crisis Unfolding.1. California's Energy CrisisThe Podcast focuses heavily on California's declining refinery capacity (down to just 7 refineries) and the state's growing dependence on imported fuel—40-60% of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel now comes from outside the state. This has created infrastructure bottlenecks and supply constraints, leading to price spikes.2. Economic Impact on Key IndustriesAgriculture: Farmers face bankruptcy due to skyrocketing diesel and fertilizer costsFishing: Small fishermen struggle with increased regulations and monitoring costsBroader economy: Risk of food shortages and potential civil unrest if fuel supply is disrupted3. Criticism of California's Policy FrameworkThe discussion critiques several state policies:The "cap and invest" program, characterized as ineffective and benefiting certain groupsReluctance to approve new oil and gas permits despite available resourcesA perceived disconnect between environmental policies and practical energy security needs4. Call for Federal ActionThere's an emphasis on the need for federal intervention, particularly invoking the Defense Production Act to stabilize the energy market and keep refineries operational.5. Potential SolutionsWe cover the alternatives, including:The Sable offshore project for increased domestic productionRenewable diesel options, though, with concerns about high energy consumption and costsCheck out The Energy News Beat Substack https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/Also, a shout-out to our great Sponsors:A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcasthttps://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.A shout-out to our New Sponsor, Data2 - We will be running an AI Centered Series and have lots of data rolling out!. https://www.data2.ai/resources/the-decision-lag-reportAnd check out The Energy News Beat Substack at https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/

In mid-March 2026, the Trump administration announced the largest single-country release of emergency oil reserves in history — 172 million barrels — as part of a coordinated 400-million-barrel release by 32 nations in response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In this episode, we dig into what the Strategic Petroleum Reserve actually is, how it was created, and what the historical record tells us about whether tapping it actually brings down oil prices. We also examine why the reserve is now headed toward levels not seen since the early 1980s, what the "exchange" structure of the current release means for replenishment, and why mineral owners shouldn't panic — but should pay attention. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

Have you ever felt exhausted, worn out, or like you're running on fumes? In Zechariah 4, God reminds His people that His work was never meant to be sustained by human strength, but by His Spirit. This message explores what happens when we rely on the wrong sources—and how to reconnect to the only One who can truly sustain us.

Petrol stations across NSW are running dry and people are panic buying. Listener Brendan calls in with the fuel hacks we all need right now: NRMA members get 4 to 5 cents off per litre at Ampol, and the Fuel Watch app shows the cheapest servo near you in real time. The government has also apparently appointed an actual fuel czar, which says everything about the moment we are living in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us push through exhaustion, convinced it's a sign of weakness. But what if true strength lies in recognizing when you're running on empty? Brad unpacks a powerful biblical story about Elijah that reveals how God meets us not in our triumphs, but in our lowest moments—and why rest is a spiritual act of courage.After one of his greatest miracles in 1 Kings 18, Elijah faces a threat from Jezebel and crashes emotionally. What follows is a surprising lesson: God doesn't rebuke Elijah for his exhaustion—instead, He cares for him physically before caring for his soul. Through gentle whispers, food, and rest, Elijah learns that sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, listen, and restore.You'll discover:Why spiritual lows are often a sign of human limits, not failureHow God prioritizes physical care before spiritual correctionThe power of quiet moments and rest in renewing your faithWhy vulnerability and exhaustion are part of the human experience, even for the strongest believersPractical steps to rest well without guilt, especially when you're emotionally drainedIn a world that champions hustle, this episode reminds you that true strength comes from acknowledging your limits—and trusting God's care in your lows. If you're feeling spiritually tired, overwhelmed, or just in need of encouragement to pause and reset, this conversation is for you.Perfect for anyone navigating burnout, seeking deeper faith, or desiring to understand God's gentle approach, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and a fresh perspective on God's presence during our most vulnerable moments.Let's learn from Elijah: sometimes, the greatest act of faith is resting in God's whisper.

A Prayer for When You are Running on Empty Do you ever feel overwhelmed by everything you’re trying to accomplish? The responsibilities of home, work, relationships, health, ministry, and rest can quickly pile up until our to-do lists feel suffocating.In this episode by Erika Owens, we are reminded that the Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength. Through Paul’s words in Ephesians, we see that God provides supernatural power through the Holy Spirit to accomplish the good works He has prepared for us. When we stop striving and surrender our plans to Him, we discover that God is able to do far more than we could ever accomplish on our own. Reference: Ephesians 3:20-21 Prayer: Almighty God, You are sovereign over all things. You are powerful, You are good, and You alone can overcome all my insufficiencies. Lately I have been so focused on checking off all the boxes and accomplishing all the things that I have forgotten to seek You for strength and guidance. All the striving has made me tired and weary. I need you, Jesus. Today, I surrender every item on my to-do list to You! You have promised to carry my heavy burdens and give me rest for my soul. Thank You for a fresh perspective and a renewed energy to do the good things You have planned for me. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen. LINKS: Order Everyday Prayers for Love Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.