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Di sits down one on one with Seamus for an honest session about the thing he finds hardest: using his voice.They get into why he defaults to making everyone else okay at his own expense, where that started (being the youngest, and a childhood of "seen and not heard"), and the real cost of staying quiet when speaking up would save time, money and energy.Then there's the idea Di keeps coming back to: the joy of missing out. Not FOMO, JOMO. Why saying hell yes to what matters means getting comfortable saying "not yet" to everything else, and how Seamus used it to make a call the old version of him never would have.They finish on a listener question every operator will recognise: how do you know when to leave a full-time salary behind and go all in on your own business? Di walks through exactly how she'd do it, step by step.This episode is brought to you by Odoo.New episodes of Accidental Business Owners with Di Foster, out now. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Baker Mayfield be the guy to lead this team to a Super Bowl? and is he a Top 10 QB?
Most men are chasing a dent in the world, followers, recognition, a bigger stage, while overlooking the one place they can make the biggest difference: the town they live in and the people right next to them. Today's conversation is about impact over income, why being known by ten thousand people in your own community beats being famous online, and why we're robbing our kids by shielding them from the consequences of their bad choices. We also get into giving yourself permission to try new things without committing to them forever, managing risk without letting fear run your life, and knowing when to say no so service doesn't burn you out. My guest, Casey Lofthouse, is a mechanic, tow operator, former search and rescue volunteer, mule packer, country line-dancer, and one of the most capable and generous men I know. He's also someone I'd call first if I were in a pickle. If you've ever felt like you don't matter because you're not "making your mark," this conversation will change how you see your own value. Whether you're broke down, stuck in the sand, or just having a bad day, it's all part of the adventure. What matters is who shows up. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - From Making Money to Making an Impact 04:43 - The Power of Small-Town Accountability 09:09 - Teaching Kids Personal Responsibility 11:19 - Why Authenticity Matters 13:29 - The Importance of Personal Accountability 15:19 - Raising Kids to Be Responsible Adults 19:12 - Learning From the Consequences of Your Choices 25:29 - The Masculine Side of Art, Music, and Dance 29:21 - Give Yourself Permission to Try New Things 34:52 - Understanding Risk and Knowing Your Limits 40:58 - How Community Creates Lifelong Relationships 45:06 - The Impact of Serving Others 49:06 - Being There When People Need You 53:03 - Setting an Example When People Are Watching 56:59 - Living Authentically in a Social Media World 58:32 - The Unexpected Connections That Come From Helping People 01:00:54 - Why Serving Others Is So Rewarding 01:02:50 - Knowing When to Say No 01:05:07 - Knowing When It's Time to Move On 01:06:55 - Raising Kids Who Surpass You 01:08:00 - What's Next for Casey? 01:10:23 - Becoming the Best Version of Yourself 01:12:19 - Casey's Off-Road Recovery and Life in the Community Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down the White House's economic messaging blitz ahead of the midterms, from red diesel tax breaks to a new Iowa steel plant, and why GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the war with Iran is drowning out all of it. Bryan covers the deaths of two Mississippi college students linked to the unregulated drug kratom sold by Yemeni migrants near Ole Miss, and President Xi's offer to bring 100,000 American students to China, a proposal Bryan argues is a national security gift horse. Plus, Bryan covers a Pennsylvania township being offered $10,000 checks per household to approve a new data center, an OpenAI backed startup designing antibody cures for pathogens it fears future AI could create, and a promising new AI tool that predicts where brain cancer is most likely to return after surgery. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, midterm elections, John Thune, Iran war, diesel prices, economy, kratom, Mississippi, Yemen, Ole Miss, Xi Jinping, student exchange, China, AI data centers, OpenAI, bioweapons, glioblastoma, brain cancer
More and more restaurants and bars are telling patrons to keep their phones in their pockets and purses, or spend their money someplace else. Is that overbearing, or a step in the right direction?
A bank's “no” doesn't have to mean the end of your business idea. Understanding other funding options—and how to prepare for them—can help entrepreneurs identify a path forward. Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit in Charlotte Harbor, this episode of Small Biz Florida features host Tom Kindred in conversation with Boyd Karren, founder and CEO of Otro Financial. A serial entrepreneur, Boyd shares how his own experience being denied a business loan inspired him to help other founders navigate financing challenges. Drawing from his presentation, “When Banks Say No,” he introduces alternative funding approaches, including credit-based financing, personal term loans, business-purpose home equity lines of credit, and retirement-fund business financing. The conversation explores why early-stage businesses face lending hurdles and how building credit, documenting cash flow, and establishing business history can help prepare entrepreneurs for future financing opportunities. Boyd and Tom also discuss starting a business as a side venture while maintaining employment. Boyd highlights his financial education books and introduces plans for Go Biz Girl, a startup academy designed to combine entrepreneurship training with credit education and funding preparation, with a focus on supporting single mothers. Tune in for an encouraging conversation about becoming better prepared for financing, exploring your options, and moving your business idea forward.
Send us Fan MailJon Mesa and Matt Truiano do a one-on-one episode about when tattooers need to say no, including turning down projects outside their strengths, designs that are too small, ideas that won't age well, and clients who change direction or message-bomb before appointments. They discuss balancing honesty with opportunity, sometimes doing simple walk-ins for the experience can lead to bigger work, while also protecting time, enforcing rescheduling boundaries, and avoiding sending drawings that invite outside opinions or theft. Matt shares an email inquiry that shifts from a small spoon tattoo to unrelated references, while Jon recalls a client who switched from a tiger sleeve to a ChatGPT-inspired warrior concept. Vega joins to describe redrawing a flawed, asymmetrical ornamental design into a clean, symmetrical tattoo. They also touch on social media reach, posting choices, freehand vs iPad workflow, and tattoos they no longer enjoy doing.Support the show
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Have you ever said yes when everything inside of you wanted to say no? Maybe you called yourself nice, patient, understanding, flexible, or just someone who doesn't like conflict. But what if some of those yeses weren't coming from kindness? What if they were coming from fear? In Episode 3 of The Empath Wound, Deborah gets personal about realizing that her people-pleasing wasn't simply part of her personality—it was connected to a deeper fear of rejection, abandonment, disappointing people, and being seen as the "bad guy." This episode explores what happens when saying no feels dangerous, why we overexplain our boundaries, and how resentment can sometimes reveal the boundaries we were afraid to communicate. Questions for Reflection Ask yourself: What am I afraid will happen if I say no? Who am I afraid to disappoint? Where am I saying yes while secretly feeling resentful? How often do I explain my boundaries because I'm hoping someone will approve them? Whose opinion of me still determines whether I feel like a good person? And most importantly: If I knew this person wouldn't leave me, become angry, or think differently about me—would my answer still be yes? This Week's Assignment Before automatically saying yes to someone, pause. Try saying: "Let me check and get back to you." Then check in with yourself before checking your calendar. Do I actually want to do this? Do I have the capacity? Am I afraid to say no? Would saying yes require me to abandon something I need? Give yourself permission to answer honestly. Maybe you weren't born a people-pleaser.
Ray White speaks to Bulelani Balabala, Business Speaker, Media Contributor and Township Entrepreneur at TEA, about why entrepreneurs need to learn how to say NO, even when the opportunity comes with more money, success, status or growth. Taking on every opportunity can stretch an entrepreneur’s time and energy, blur the focus of the business and create trade-offs that undermine its values and long-term sustainability. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most couples sign an unwritten contract about sex and intimacy, and the terms rarely get said out loud. Greg and Amy Langford, certified marriage and intimacy coaches and hosts of the “Undressing Intimacy” podcast, spent seventeen years as good partners, good friends, and good parents, but they couldn't figure out the intimacy piece. Amy's first no was hard to get to, and what came after it was the longer work, because saying no meant she then had to answer what she actually wanted, in a marriage where she had handed her sexuality over entirely and believed her job was to keep Greg happy. Episode highlights: Hear why Greg came to see the hiding as more damaging to the marriage than the pornography itself, and what changed when "you're an addict and always will be" stopped being the frame Follow Amy past the no into "what do I want," "what's possible," and the work of taking up space Steal their nightly emotion check-in: five minutes each, no responding, no fact-checking, no fixing Try simmering, ten minutes of non-demand physical touch borrowed from Dr. Stephen Snyder Sort your marriage into two buckets, domestic and erotic, swap high and low desire for spontaneous and responsive, and see why the tools that build one bucket can flatten the other Tony Overbay is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with well over 1,500 couples across 20-plus years, with advanced training in betrayal trauma. Greg and Amy are coming back for a listener Q&A, so send in your questions. Their podcast is Undressing Intimacy, with new episodes Tuesday mornings, and you can find their coaching, group program, and free webinar at https://langfordlifecoaching.com/ Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com 00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup 00:41 Why Talk Sex and Intimacy 05:13 Meet Greg and Amy 06:33 Their Coaching Origin Story 09:46 Amy's Path Into Coaching 13:49 Honesty and Family Change 14:42 Porn Discovery and Shame 19:58 Unwritten Marriage Contract 22:56 Rejection and Direct Requests 24:34 From Enmeshment to Independence 29:09 Learning to Say No 40:23 Choosing Yourself Creates Desire 41:40 Emotional Regulation Basics 43:39 Nightly Emotion Check-In 45:17 Morning Simmering Ritual 48:45 Two Buckets of Marriage 50:26 Wrong Tools Kill Desire 53:23 Spontaneous vs Responsive Desire 55:35 Safety Without Timeframes 01:01:12 Anxious Avoidant Work 01:04:23 Greg's Validation Journey 01:11:30 Beliefs That Changed 01:15:52 Where to Find Them
There's not much I can say no to, but I can adjust how I say yes so it's more like a no and becomes more manageable in the process. Join the Raising Arrows Newsletter here!
How to say no to your wife without blowing up your marriage. Chris Anderson names the man listening who says yes to everything, and relationship coach Paul Roseberry talks straight to him for fifteen minutes. This is the best stretch of the full conversation, cut so a man can hear it on one drive home.Paul Roseberry has coached nice guys for more than ten years, and he is also a standup comedian. He does not tell you to get louder. He tells you what to say, when to say it, and why she has been waiting on it.In this episode:The shift in one sentence: the thing you are afraid to do is the thing she needs you to doWhy she cannot relax or respect you until she has seen you say noHow to ease into leading again when she has been wearing the pants for yearsThe exact line Paul uses with his wife: "We don't treat each other that way"Why "we" and "us" build common ground and "you and me" creates distanceWhy a nice guy has to know his own strength to stay niceThe million dollars on the front porch, and why someone will take itFour questions that tell you whether you enjoy your marriage or avoid itKind versus nice, and why only one earns respectA warrior in a garden, not a gardener in a warQuestions this episode answersHow do I say no to my wife without starting a fight? Paul Roseberry says start with "we." His line is "We don't treat each other that way." It makes it mutual instead of you against her.Why does my wife need me to say no? Paul says she has never seen you take the wheel, so she cannot trust you to drive. Once she sees it, she can relax, and that is when the relationship gets good.What is the difference between kind and nice? Chris Anderson says nice gets pushed around. Kind respects people but does not go soft when someone crosses a line. Be kind, not nice.Find Paul Roseberry at paulroseberry.com. He offers a free 20 minute call to anyone thinking about coaching. Email paul@paulroseberry.com. Watch him on YouTube at @paulroseberry_saves_society. The Upgraded Man is hosted by Chris Anderson. Follow the show, and send this one to a man who has not said no in years.#theupgradedman #howtosayno #marriageadvice This episode may or may not be sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️ PODCAST: Subscribe and listen on all major platforms⚡️ Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Apply here ➡ https://upgraded-man.com/guest⚡️ For support or business inquiries, email us ➡ chris@upgraded-man.com Our mission at The Upgraded Man is simple — help men upgrade every area of their life through real conversations, honest stories, and actionable insight from men who have done the work.Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Send Chris Anderson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/upgradedmanpodcast The content on The Upgraded Man is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information discussed on this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Two guests, a climate scientist and a climate prisoner. Still on Parole for just talking about a protest, UK Co-Founder of Extinction Rebellion Roger Hallam joins us. Ironically his two latest books argue against any violence in the climate movement. As promised for …
Kamala Harris says El-Sayed is a Champion as she Campaigns Side by Side with him, Trump's U.N. Speech puts Iran on Notice. The Lone Star State Needs to Say No to Talerico.
Knowing how to say no in Italian is useful, but "no" alone can sound too blunt. Learn natural Italian phrases to soften “no” and sound more friendly. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/no-in-Italian Today's Italian words: Forse/magari un altro giorno = Maybe another day Forse/magari domani = Maybe tomorrow No, non penso = No, I don't think so
Send us Fan MailYou're afraid your boss will say no, so the ask stays in your head. You've been carrying it around for a long time, and you've already written their answer for them.I'm sharing why the answer you're bracing for may not be the one you get, and how to make the ask anyway in a way that makes a yes more likely. It comes down to a few small choices, and most of them happen after you've said the words.In this episode, I'll cover:Catch the habit that quietly weakens a strong askGive your boss what they need to get to yesRethink what a no actually means for your next ask
Kate and Guy tell us about their experiences at the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast plus we hear from Todd Turner, winner of the free race entry to this iconic event. The Auckland Duathlon Championships held last weekend double-served as the official Triathlon New Zealand Duathlon Championships (part of the Suzuki NZ Tri Series). By taking out the premier sprint distance field at Māngere Bridge, Jack Moody secured the national duathlon title. We review the racing from the T100 French Riviera at the weekend. Kyle Smith is back plus will Hayden recover enough to race well at the WTC Finals in Pontevedra this weekend? Illness. When do you decide it's not worth racing. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Kate and Guy's experiences from IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast 0:09:43 – Todd Turner 0:19:19 – Jack Moody National Duathlon Champion. 0:29:28 – T100 French Riviera Race Review 0:33:55 – WTC Champs Pontevedra – can Hayden Win? 0:38.46 – Kyle Smith's race at the T100 0:43:56 – Can Taylor Knibb win Kona? 0:24:50 – The men's race 0:49:00 – Blue Seventy Wetsuits 0:49:28 – Hayden didn't race in a swim skin – do we rate them? 0:53:25 – IRONMAN Maryland 0:55:49 – IRONMAN Cozumel 0:56:12 – Illness. When do you decide it's not worth racing 1:07:14 – Kona Practice Swim LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs in Nice at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-world-championship-2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-sunshine-coast Auckland Duathlon at https://www.aucklandduathlon.nz/ World Triathlon Cup Finals in Pontevedra at https://triathlon.org/events/2026-wtcf-pontevedra Blue Seventy Wetsuits at https://www.blueseventy.co.nz/
Saying yes to one thing leaves less time for something else. So how do you decide what deserves your attention?In the first Listener Questions episode of Season 5, Cathal Quinlan and Annette Sloan revisit Caroline Webb's interview and the ideas in her book Leadership Intelligence.Annette shares three tools she wants to use: Yes-Grow-No for deciding what to take on, hand over or decline; ACORN for working through important decisions; and the bridge model for feedback and difficult stakeholder relationships. Cathal adds his own picks from the book.We also open up the season to you. From giving feedback to rebuilding after redundancy, tell us which workplace topics you want us to explore. Send us a question, a career dilemma or an idea for a future Listener Questions episode.Betteratwork.netFollow Better at Work in your podcast app for more from Season 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sermon reflection host, Jeff Whitebread sits down with Alex to talk about his recent sermon.
We continue our series about what we can say to God. This week we look at whether or not we can say no to God, and if he gets angry when we do!
Are you so used to looking after everyone else that your own needs barely make the list? If people-pleasing, caregiving, and the pressure to keep everyone happy are leaving you stretched thin, this episode is for you. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary talk honestly about the midlife squeeze: caring for children, parents, work, and everyone else, while trying not to abandon yourself in the process. They explore why people-pleasing can begin as a protective response, why it can become exhausting in adulthood, and how small moments of pause can help you make choices that work for you too. You’ll hear an effective way to think about old coping patterns, including Dr Mary’s powerful “outgrown shoes” analogy. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary also share practical scripts for navigating food pressure, setting boundaries without over-explaining, and tolerating the discomfort that can come with saying no. Listen now for a compassionate reminder that prioritising your health and needs isn’t selfish. It may be one of the most supportive things you can do for yourself and the people you care about. For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/ Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/how-to-stop-people-pleasing-and-say-no See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Despite both Carney and Trump attending the UN General Assembly in New York, it is unknown if the two leaders will actually interact; a poll conducted by Nanos Research suggests Canadians are interested in favouring ties to the EU amid strained relations to the U.S.; people in Alberta, Manitoba, and most of B.C. will not turn their clocks back, modifying time zones throughout the country; and more.
Low case acceptance may have less to do with your treatment presentation and more to do with everything that happened before it.In this episode, Dr. Jerry Burns explains why case acceptance should be viewed as the amount of diagnosed treatment a patient schedules at the time of presentation, not simply whether they schedule anything at all. He breaks down how trust is built through every touchpoint in the patient journey, from your marketing and phone call to the welcome, office tour, exam, hygiene visit, and consultation. When those moments feel intentional and consistent, patients are more prepared to say yes to the care they need.Dr. Burns also shares why dentists often assume “money” is the main objection, when the real issue may be a lack of trust, urgency, time, or perceived need. He offers practical ways to improve chairside communication, including asking better questions, narrating the exam, avoiding over-explaining, and creating truthful urgency based on what matters emotionally to each patient. You'll also hear how to structure follow-up for unscheduled treatment and why the entire team must be aligned to prevent small inconsistencies from creating doubt.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why low case acceptance often starts before the consultation.A better definition of case acceptance for dental practices.How every patient touchpoint builds or weakens trust.What makes an office tour feel memorable instead of routine.The five reasons patients hesitate: money, time, trust, urgency, and need.Why “money” should usually be considered last, not first.How to create truthful urgency without pressuring patients.Why patients make emotional decisions and justify them with logic.How to avoid over-talking during treatment presentations.Simple questions that help patients share what really matters.Why a narrated, thorough exam increases patient confidence.When dentists should discuss cost and when to involve a treatment coordinator.How to follow up on unscheduled treatment without sounding pushy.Why one inconsistent team interaction can derail case acceptance.Listen now to learn how small communication shifts across your entire patient experience can lead to stronger trust, better decisions, and more complete treatment acceptance!Sponsors:CallRail: Call tracking + AI that turns calls into campaigns that convert, quality patients, and cost savings. Click our link to start a free trial today! https://sta.mx/vz69Click here for a special offer!Oryx: All-In-One Cloud-Based Dental Software Created by Dentists for Dentists. Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Click or copy and paste the link here for a special offer! https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx/Click here for a special offer!Guest: Dr. Jerry BurnsCheck out Jerry's Media:Website: https://www.5stepstoyes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5stepstoyes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579100326562Mentions & Links:Organizations, tools, & services mentionedCERECChatGPTMercedesHost: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer SocietyLove the Podcast? Follow on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod
Did you say yes to something recently and regret it before the calendar invite even arrived? Thanh once turned down an opportunity he was excited about, and it was tied to something he loves. Find out why he said no, and why it turned out to be one of his better decisions. When the request […]
Only two Justices backed Trump in the Court's ruling blocking his efforts to enlist the postal service in restricting voting by mail in the midterms. David Cole explains why this is a huge victory, but far from the end of Trump's effforts to undermine Democratic voting.Also: The blue state attorneys general have succeeded in blocking the efforts of Trump's allies at Paramount-Skydance from taking over Warners-Discovery, at least for now, but their lawsuit followed months of protests organized by, among others, Jane Fonda's Committee for the First Amendment. Rashad Robinson has our analysis – his new book is From Presence to Power: How to take on the Fights that Matter – and Win.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Every tech has had this write-up. The outlet in his garage was cracked and gummed up. You told him it wasn't safe, because it wasn't. He said no. Here is why. He has never been shocked out there. It has never tripped on him. So what you told him was a story about something that has never happened. Now say it the other way. That outlet is broken. If it ever trips, it probably won't reset. His bandsaw won't run. Nothing he has plugged in out there will run. Same problem. Different reason to care. Chris Elmore puts three things in order on this one. Is it safe. Is it working the way the maker built it to work. And how the customer uses it and lives with it. Techs rank it safe first. Customers put how they use it first. They can't tell if it's running right, so if they can use it the way they want, they figure it must be working, and if it's working it must be safe. Chris says the logic is 180 degrees out. He is not telling you to skip the safety talk. If something is unsafe, you have to address it. All three get presented. But lead with what he stands to lose. People buy on emotion and justify it with logic. A danger he has never lived through isn't emotional. Losing what he uses every day is. In this episode: -Why techs rank safety first and customers rank it second or third -Why "I can use it" turns into "it must be safe" in a customer's head -What your customer can feel and what he can't... air and water, but never electricity -How to lead with the loss without skipping safety or the manufacturer spec -Why selling a possibility is harder than selling a probability -The cracked outlet in the garage, and the wording that would have -changed the answer -Why this hits hardest on yellow items, and why red items mostly take care of themselves Windshield Time is the podcast for techs in the trades... HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Hosted by Chris Elmore. Talk to Chris: elmore@servextra.com Free downloads and past episodes: https://www.servextra.com/episodes/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DlsGABopPu9Qq9NNhK4hu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/windshield-time/id1386770507 Join the next class: https://www.servextra.com/press-play-training-series #WindshieldTime #Technicians #Trades #HomeServiceBusiness #ServiceExcellence
Only two Justices backed Trump in the Court's ruling blocking his efforts to enlist the postal service in restricting voting by mail in the midterms. David Cole explains why this is a huge victory, but far from the end of Trump's effforts to undermine Democratic voting.Also: The blue state attorneys general have succeeded in blocking the efforts of Trump's allies at Paramount-Skydance from taking over Warners-Discovery, at least for now, but their lawsuit followed months of protests organized by, among others, Jane Fonda's Committee for the First Amendment. Rashad Robinson has our analysis – his new book is From Presence to Power: How to take on the Fights that Matter – and Win.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Annya Fitz burned out from overproducing and putting everyone else first.A former social worker, she realized the fulfillment she was chasing was never going to come from other people's approval. It comes from honoring your own values.Now she helps women break the people-pleasing pattern, set healthy boundaries, and live as their authentic selves.On this episode we talk about how childhood shapes the beliefs that keep us saying yes, why so many women struggle with no, and practical steps to drop the guilt and build stronger relationships in the process.If you're the one who always shows up for everyone and you're running on empty, this one is for you.
In this episode of PING, APNIC Chief Scientist Geoff Huston and I continue a discussion about the repeat queries Geoff sees on the APNIC Labs experiment. Across time this number has changed, as DNS protocol usage has changed. We now have DNS records which didn't exist when the problem was first seen, and we therefore have multiple queries about multiple things. Geoff has been exploring two facets of the DNS. Firstly, Exploring the effects how you answer "NO" has on the amount of queries you see, as well as the amount of work that has to be done by authoritative server, intermediate resolvers in the chain and the client. There are some surprising outcomes in the various choices of how to say no, including simply not answering. Secondly, what impact would adoption of alternative DNS transports have on the repeats and query load, which may be a function of the UDP protocol and it's behaviours. Many people believe the overhead of maintaining TCP and related protocols in terms of state on the server was a reason to avoid it, but with the volume of uneccessary repeats rising, it is possible there is less work end-to-end, maintaining state for a protocol like TCP.
Quick question for you: when was the last time you felt truly caught up? And I don't mean "I answered the urgent emails" or "the laundry is technically under control." I mean actually, fully caught up — like you could exhale. If you're sitting there thinking, um... I have no idea, friend, you are not alone. And today I want to talk about exactly why that happens — because it is not a problem. It is a capacity problem. And capacity problems can be fixed. Here's the thing I have been sitting with lately. For years, when I saw an exhausted mom, I assumed the fix was a better schedule. An earlier bedtime. A tighter morning routine. More organization. And listen, you know I love a good plan. But the more I work with busy moms — and the more honest I get about my own life — the more I am convinced that sometimes the problem is not that we do not know how to manage everything. It is that we are trying to manage too much. Too many responsibilities that were never fully ours to carry. Too many tasks that "only take five minutes." Too many things we automatically pick back up, even after we handed them off. If you are curious about this try tracking your time by doing a time audit. Count the number of times you caught yourself doing a task that was already someone else's job. Not something only you could do. Already delegated, and somehow back on your plate anyway. These are tasks like empty the dishwasher, do the dishes, put away groceries, start chopping veggies, sort the laundry, fold the laundry, pick up the living room, etc. . So today's episode is all about that gap — the difference between delegating a task and actually transferring ownership of it. We are talking about why saying yes feels so much easier in the moment, why "it will just take five minutes" is one of the sneakiest traps in a mom's day, and the practical, real-life way to start taking things off your plate for good — not just in theory, but in a way that actually sticks. This is such a practical episode, and I think you will walk away with at least one thing you can hand off this week — for real this week — that will make your days feel lighter almost immediately. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let's dive in Quick Announcement The fall is a busy time. If anyone is in Denver and wants to meet up this week shoot me an email. I'm flying to Denver tomorrow for MOMCON until Sunday, September 20th. In October I will be heading up to Burlingame for a women's conference with Polly Payne, CEO of horacio printing (the new planners are set to release soon, the reveal date is next Tuesday, September 22nd). November I will be in DC over Thanksgiving if anyone wants to meet up. In January we have some fun things planned including a new round of our spring group coaching program. In the meantime…. I'm going to be opening up some VIP personal coaching slots for one on one coaching, so keep an eye on your inbox for more information You can always leave a question for me on the website www.byrdmichelle.com and I will answer it right here on the podcast (essentially free coaching) You can grab the productivity planner on the website. It has all my favorite time management tools, and how to map out your week. I use it with all my clients. I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Grab a coaching call with me at: www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/
Sometimes following God makes sense to you before it makes sense to anyone else.Olivia Schaff thought she knew what life after college would look like. She studied finance, considered a career in real estate, and had a path in front of her that felt safe and explainable.But God kept leading her somewhere else.In this conversation, Olivia shares how her faith became something she no longer wanted to keep private, the conviction that led her to start It's Cool to Love Jesus, and the unexpected response when her first 50 hats sold out in two hours. She also shares the decision to step away from the career she thought she would build and into student ministry — and the very specific moment God met her while she was asking for clarity.We talk about caring deeply about what other people think, identity in Christ, showing up to church alone, daily surrender, and what it looks like to hold our plans with open hands.And somewhere in the middle of the conversation, we stop talking and worship together.This one is about learning that obedience doesn't always make sense to everyone around you — and trusting God enough to follow anyway.Built By Faith is a space for honest conversations about how faith is formed in real life.SISU Sauna has given the Built By Faith community a discount: https://vencl.co/sisu00:00 — Cold Open00:22 — Meet Olivia02:51 — The People Who Helped Build Her Faith07:40 — When Faith Became Real12:26 — Saved vs. Surrendered17:00 — Why Keep Jesus Private?21:20 — Choosing the Path That Didn't Make Sense23:53 — Asking God for Clarity28:00 — The Night Everything Became Clear32:41 — Caring What Other People Think36:05 — Surrender Is a Daily Decision38:20 — Building a Life With God42:43 — Knowing God Through His Creation47:28 — Jesus Intercedes for Us48:43 — It's Cool to Love Jesus52:58 — What Are You Trying to Be Famous For?56:19 — Responding to the Call57:15 — An Unplanned Moment of Worship1:03:53 — “He's So Cool”1:08:15 — Why Surrender If We're Already Forgiven?1:11:11 — Who Are We to Say No?1:13:44 — Closing Prayer
Discover the transformative journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurial success with Shanli Liu, founder of Freedom Folio. What if leaving a steady career could lead to a more fulfilling life and business? Shanley's story is a testament to resilience and the power of personal connections, tracing her path from a childhood fundraising event in China to establishing her own CPA practice in Boston. The episode offers a candid look at the pivotal moments that fueled her transition, including learning from a seasoned CPA and leveraging her corporate experience to launch her own firm after motherhood inspired a new direction. Learn how tax planning can elevate your practice management strategies with insights from Shanley's collaboration with POSBOT and her mentor, Tyler Thompson. The episode explores her evolved mindset from merely fulfilling tasks to embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing the importance of strategic client selection and holistic tax planning. Shanley's experiences underscore the necessity of educating clients about tax complexities and the pitfalls of fragmented approaches. Discover practical solutions for scalable client education that combat industry-wide misinformation, ensuring both practitioners and clients are aligned in achieving financial success. Explore the balancing act of entrepreneurship and personal life, as Shanli addresses the challenges of setting boundaries. Through personal anecdotes, including the extreme of taking a client call during labor, the conversation sheds light on the pressures faced by professionals, particularly women, in juggling work and family. Drawing inspiration from Tim Urban, the discussion highlights the need to prioritize family time amidst professional commitments. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the importance of boundaries to prevent burnout and ensure you remain present for those who matter most. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to the Podcast: Shanli Liu's Journey 00:00:12 - Shanley's Early Life and Inspiration from China 00:02:05 - Transition from Corporate Finance to Entrepreneurship 00:03:30 - Founding Freedom Folio and Building a CPA Practice 00:06:45 - Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 00:09:15 - Importance of Learning to Say No in Business 00:11:37 - Embracing Entrepreneurial Mindset through Tax Planning 00:12:45 - Lessons from POSBOT and Training with Tyler Thompson 00:14:30 - Strategic Client Selection for Scalable Tax Planning 00:16:10 - Addressing Fragmented Tax Planning and Client Education 00:18:27 - Holistic Financial Planning for Small Business Owners 00:19:30 - Collaborating with Financial Advisors for Diversification 00:21:00 - Setting Boundaries to Maintain Work-Life Balance 00:22:36 - Challenges of Overworking and People-Pleasing 00:24:00 - Societal Pressures on Women Entrepreneurs 00:25:30 - Reflection on Family Prioritization and Tim Urban's Work 00:27:00 - Conclusion: Aligning Professional Success with Personal Well-being Episode Resources: Connect with Shanli here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanli-liu-234b16b/ Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit businesslegacypodcast.com. Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform.
Have you ever felt like everyone else was invited to a party, but you were stuck standing outside the velvet ropes? It's easy to feel like an outsider -- even in our daily lives. This Sunday we will explore several Scriptures and popular stories that remind us how God wants everyone to be included. Let's dare to break out of our routines and make sure everyone knows they are welcome!
Join WWE & TNA Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and award-winning media specialist Duke Loves Rasslin for a heated episode that dives deep into an intense online confrontation surrounding the outlawing of Kratom. Duke exposes a direct message exchange with a prominent Kratom CEO and former gun marketplace founder, uncovering questionable connections and personal threats while Devon reacts to the shocking revelations. The hosts close out the show with a solemn, critical reflection on the legacy and ongoing health toll of September 11.Episode HighlightsThe Kratom Crackdown: Duke doubles down on his stance against Kratom following its legal ban in Massachusetts, sparking a widespread debate across social media.Exposing 'Big Kratom': Duke reveals details from an unexpected private exchange with Todd Underwood, CEO and Founder of MitWellness, after Underwood publicly targeted the show.Controversial History: The hosts dissect Underwood's past as founder of United Gun Group and his involvement in hosting the controversial 2016 auction of the firearm used in the Trayvon Martin tragedy.Direct Threats & Confrontations: Hear how the online argument escalated into harsh words, questionable references to outside figures, and potential threats directed at the podcast.Devon Dudley Reacts: The 5-time Hall of Famer weighs in on the ethics, public health responsibility, and outrageous claims made by industry pushes, holding nothing back.9/11 Reflection & The Air Quality Cover-Up: Devon and Duke wrap up the episode with a heartfelt tribute to the victims and first responders of September 11. The hosts unpack unsettling historical facts and government reports showing how federal and local officials reassured the public that the air was safe to breathe in Lower Manhattan despite data showing extreme levels of airborne toxins, asbestos, and dioxin. They discuss how these misleading assurances suppressed health warnings, leading to severe, chronic respiratory illnesses and rising cancer rates among first responders, cleanup workers, and area residents.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Subscribe, like, and share so you never miss an episode.** Shop better hydration today. Visit & use the promo code DukeLovesRasslin to save on your next order! ****All views expressed are that of those expressing them. Pull Up Your Skinny Jeans if you don't like it! **
Sober October, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol EPISODE 6: How to Say No to Alcohol Without Going to War With Yourself - Sober October, No Drama This goes against everything we have been taught about cutting back on alcohol. Instead of going into battle - lean in. A craving is not your enemy. It is just a trigger - a way of your body letting you know that something is not OK. So rather than fighting your body in distress, the invitation is to get curious and ask: Would I be having to do something I don't want to do? Would I be pushing through beyond my exhaustion? Is my busy brain driving me bananas? Is drinking the only way I can give myself permission to stop and sit down? Your body is not broken. It is resourceful. It found a solution. Our job is to find a better one - together. Part of changing our relationship with alcohol involves working out how to create those experiences the way we want them - without using alcohol. But the first step is always curiosity and awareness. Not warfare. This episode is part of Sober October, No Drama - a daily MidlifeAF podcast mini series with tips for cutting back on alcohol without willpower, labels or forever. My Awareness Worksheets are perfect for this episode - working through the answers to these questions will change your relationship with alcohol for the better. See links below: Episode links & Resources• Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com• Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoachingFREE TOOLS - four beautiful resources to help you drink less and feel fabulous:1. 7 Steps to Take Back Control of Alcohol - the exact steps I took when I started out on this journey nearly five years ago.https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/7-steps2. Awareness Worksheets - if you do nothing else, working through the answers to these questions will change your relationship with alcohol for the better.https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in3. Your North Star Visualisation - stops your brain freaking out about doing something unfamiliar.https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation4. Grounding Meditation - you know that feeling when you have a drink and the body goes "aaaaaaaahhhhhhh" and everything seems to relax? What the body really needs is to ground - to come back home to self, and for self to feel lovely. That is what we work on in my live programs. We start every session with a grounding and connect with ourselves to find out what our body really needs when it thinks it wants to drink.https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/groundingREADY TO GO DEEPER? Are you tired of the mental back-and-forth about drinking?I am running a FREE 3-Day Alcohol Reset on 22, 23 and 24 Sept, 7:30pm Melb/Syd (replays available). No willpower talk. No abstinence pressure. You can even drink while you do it. A judgement-free space to learn the tools to step into a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol. REGISTER FREE: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/3-day-reset Want a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol? Want to stop all the "will I, won't I" internal conflict around wine? I am running the Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment LIVE from Thursday 1 October 30 days. Small group coaching. Only 25 spots. Small, intimate and private. Rewire your brain and nervous system so you no longer have to reach for a glass to quieten your busy brain, calm your overwhelmed soul or socialise when your social battery is spent. Early bird pricing open now (ends 15th Spetember) - $500 off the full price, plus two 1:1 counselling sessions with me and 3 webinars included (worth +$1,000). We won't run this live again until January.YOUR NEXT RIGHT MOVE STARTS HERE: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment Change happens in a moment, my friends - the preparation for change takes a little bit of time. Take the time. You will be amazed at the difference it makes.
You feel guilty when you say no because your brain is protecting belonging — not because you did anything wrong. Guilt isn't a verdict. It's information, and you can learn to read it. The usual advice says kill the guilt, memorize five scripts, remind yourself that boundaries are self-care. That approach doesn't make you free — it just makes you colder. This episode takes a different view: a well-placed no is often an act of honesty, and sometimes of connection. The work isn't to stop feeling the guilt. It's to tell the difference between guilt that's pointing at a value you'd actually be betraying and guilt that's just an old alarm going off. What you'll discover: Why the hard part of saying no isn't the sentence — it's the eight hours afterward, replaying it and drafting the apology you don't owe anyone Three reasons a completely fair no still produces guilt, none of which mean something is wrong with you What Vanessa Bohns' research reveals about why so many of your yeses were never really choices The difference between guilt and shame — and why guilt is the more useful of the two The smoke detector test: sometimes it means fire, sometimes it means you made toast, and your job is to check before you evacuate the house Three questions for reading the guilt: whose voice is this in, what am I protecting, and is there a no that keeps the relationship What a warm no actually sounds like — declining the ask without declining the person When the guilt is right, and this framework shouldn't be used to justify the no Q: Why do I feel guilty when I say no, even when saying no was fair? A: Three things stack up. Humans have a deep need to belong, so your nervous system reads "I might disappoint someone" as a genuine threat. Refusing a direct request to someone's face is genuinely uncomfortable in the moment. And most of us were rewarded early in life for being easy and agreeable. The guilt is those systems firing, not evidence you did wrong. Q: Is it selfish to say no? A: Only if the no violates a value you actually hold or a commitment you actually made. Most of the nos people agonize over do neither — they simply decline something you didn't have room for. A yes you resent isn't a gift; it's a bill you hand the other person later. Q: How do I set a boundary without becoming cold? A: Say no to the ask and yes to the person, in the same breath. "I can't take this on, and I really want to hear how it goes." The goal was never to feel nothing when you decline something. If you stopped caring what people feel, you wouldn't be healthier — just less loving. The goal is to feel it accurately. This episode is part of the optYOUmize Relationships & Connection series — exploring the difference between real connection and performing for the people in your life. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or YouTube. If this episode was useful, a quick review helps more people find the show: https://ratethispodcast.com/optyoumize If you've been searching for how to say no without feeling guilty, wondering whether the guilt after setting a boundary is normal, or trying to understand people pleasing without turning yourself into someone who feels nothing — this one is for you. You get to keep your boundaries and your warmth. Learning to read the guilt is how.
In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you're not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In this episode, Adam explores the art and science of delivering an effective “no.” He highlights strategies for setting boundaries with others to create space for yourself—and healthier relationships with those around you. Guests: psychologist Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think; Sherri Lu, founder of Eldest Daughter Club; playwright Topher Payne, author of The Tree Who Set Healthy Boundaries.For the full text transcript, visit https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT===Oh man, it's the most frustrating thing ever, isn't it? Getting banished to the dreaded "Just Be Friends" Zone is bad enough. But what if she is spending time with you, but at the same time it's crystal clear that things are going nowhere with her? Either way, we're talking about a woman who doesn't have a romantic interest in you. So what's the difference that makes the difference as to whether you get hit with the "JBF Talk" or just don't get talked to at all? The truth will surprise you. And wait...all of this sucks, so how can we make sure to never have to sort through any of this madness with women ever again? Take the quick Reality Check Survey to get clear on where you really are and what to do about it next: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/realitycheck === HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE === Snippets From The Summit are all about completely original ideas for success with women that also happen to be extremely effective...and actionable. It's all built on the "Big Four": Confidence, Masculinity, Liking Women, and Good Character. Better men get better women. If you love what you hear, please rate the show on the service you subscribed to it on (takes one second) and leave a review.
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Upcoming Events GROW! Snow | September 22 to 23, 2026 An in-person event built for snow leaders and their teams. Two days of snow-specific breakout sessions, a facility tour, and content designed to drive real change at your business. Details coming soon. Snowfighters Institute Webinars: Join us live for monthly webinars built to help snow pros run stronger, more profitable operations. All sessions run 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Recruiting | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Why can't you find good people to hire, and what can you do about it? Incentive Compensation & Rewards | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Are your bonuses and rewards actually driving the results you want? Client & Employee Appreciation | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Are you truly appreciating your clients and employees, or just going through the motions? See the full webinar list → David Bender, CEO of Weeded! Lawn Service in Richmond, Virginia, joins Phil to share how he built a snow operation that grows in one of the trickiest low-snow markets in the country. From choosing a client model that demands zero tolerance service, to designing custom equipment on the fly, to building a business that runs without him being awake for 83 hours straight, David shares the operational, structural, and mindset moves that made it possible. He also opens up about his SIMA speaking debut, why "lawn friends" beats "clients," and why the two questions he asks himself during every snow event have nothing to do with money. Key Learnings Pick a Blue Ocean for Your Company Name - A generic name puts you in a bloody sea of competitors on Google, but a distinctive name plants your flag in uncharted water and makes you unmistakable in your market. Sell to Clients Who Want It Clean - In a low snow market especially, the only way to make money is to attract clients who want zero tolerance service on every event, so build a client base that fits your model instead of chasing everyone. You Make the Decision, Not the Property Manager - You cannot run a snow operation while waiting on 53 property managers to approve action, so set the expectation up front that you are the decision maker on their lot. Build the Business to Run Without You - Preparation, delegation, and communication systems are what let you sit on a beach while a storm hits and trust your team to handle it. Take Care of the People Doing the Work - Give your subs good hours, clustered lots, quick pay when they walk in with paperwork, and grace when they damage a curb, and they will pick you over the contractor paying $50 more an hour. Take Care of the People You Work For - Treat your client's money like your money, their tenants like your tenants, and their lot like your lot, and the trust follows. Ask Two Questions on Every Snow Event - Are we taking great care of the people working for us, and are we taking great care of the people we work for? If the answers are yes, the money side works itself out. Say No to the Wrong Revenue - When a national buyer offered 60% of what David was earning on Walgreens locally, he walked away because it was the wrong revenue, and the right revenue has always come back around. Custom-Built Equipment Turns 80 Hours into One - A one-yard salt spreader on a custom trailer pulled by a Ventrac turned 80 man hours of sidewalk salti... Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome and Introductions(00:00:38) - Snow in Virginia(00:02:50) - The SIMA Talks(00:04:54) - Bethesda to Cornell(00:07:35) - Family and Jiu-Jitsu(00:08:48) - Finding a Blue Ocean(00:11:14) - Meet the Lawn Friends(00:15:16) - Winter Scale Up(00:16:46) - How Snow Grew from One Truck(00:20:11) - You Have to Want It Clean(00:22:21) - Who Makes the Call(00:23:53) - Walking Away from Walgreens(00:24:46) - The Control Freak Story(00:26:12) - The Subcontractor Mindset(00:28:42) - Care Creates Referrals(00:31:36) - Planning the Cash(00:34:21) - Seasonal vs T&M(00:37:14) - Custom Trailers and Brine(00:42:04) - What's Next(00:46:14) - Know Your Numbers
She wanted more sex with her husband. She flirted. She invited him to bed. She was not subtle. And he had an entire set of moves for avoiding it. Staying up working late. Taking a very long shower and hoping she'd be asleep by the time he came to bed. Acting harried, a quick peck, roll over.He almost never said no out loud. He told me directly that he was avoiding saying it because he didn't want to hurt her feelings. He thought that was the kind version.It was so much worse than a no would have been. Because what she was receiving, night after night, was not "not tonight." It was "I don't want you."Here's the punchline, straight out: a no and a rejection are not the same thing. A no is information about this moment. A rejection is the withdrawal of connection. Most of us have collapsed them into one thing, and it's costing us.In this episode:Why a no is just one piece of data about right now, and a rejection is something you do with your body and your attentionThe two reasons people overstate their no: not feeling entitled to say it, and never having seen it done wellWhat the nonverbal rejection dance does to a relationship over time, and why invitations eventually stop happening altogetherA four-step way to say no out loud and stay connected while you do itWhat to do if you're the one receiving it, because this is not a one-person jobWhy the desire for an orgasm and the desire for connection are different wants, and what happens when you conflate themOther ways of connecting, and why most of my clients turn out to want to feel wanted more than they want sex at any given moment (regardless of gender)You can say no as often as it's true. A no is a gift of trust. It's the rejection that does the damage, and those are two completely different dances. This episode will show you how to separate them. Topics: sexual rejection, saying no to sex, desire discrepancy, mismatched libido, responsive desire, feeling rejected by partnerSend Laura Fan MailGet my free guide: Get Out of Your Head: A Starter Guide to Releasing the Pressure, Shame, and "Shoulds" Around Intimacy at https://laurajurgens.com/guideMore links: Substack at https://laurajurgens.substack.com/Wheel of Erotic emotions, go to: https://laurajurgens.com/wheelCopyright notice: All content in this podcast is copyrighted and copying, scraping, data mining, or using the content to train AI is prohibited.
In this episode of the AAST Cutting Edge Podcast, host Dr. Caroline Park and co-moderators Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Susan Kartiko sit down with AAST President Dr. Kimberly Davis for a candid conversation about navigating an academic surgery career from first year attending to the most seasoned among us. Dr. Davis speaks with the kind of honesty that only comes from 30 years in the field: the clinical creep that derailed her research career early on, the chair interviews she walked away from with relief, and why she believes the happiest professional decision she ever made was choosing not to pursue the next rung on the ladder.The conversation moves through the full arc of a surgical career, touching on time management pitfalls for junior faculty, the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, the role of professional coaching at mid-career, and the urgent workforce sustainability questions facing acute care surgery as a specialty. Dr. Davis also reflects on the future of academic surgical societies, the financial pressures reshaping how they operate, and the growth of Women in Trauma Surgery as a mentorship community. If you are anywhere on the spectrum from early career to thinking about what comes next, this episode has something for you.
In this episode, Lauren breaks down the real reason why saying no is so hard for highly sensitive people, offers specific scripts and language for a variety of situations, and walks through exactly what to do when the guilt shows up anyway (because it will, and that's okay).Key takeaways:Why no feels so hard for HSPs — the beliefs underneathWhat a clean, simple no actually sounds likeScripts for different situations: the straightforward no, the no with a reason, the time-buying no, the relational noWhat to leave out of your noA step-by-step process for when the guilt arrives anywayWhen it's harder than usual — and what to doJoin us in our free community for the 7 Day Boundary Setting ChallengeBecoming You is an invitation to soften, unfold, and return to yourself. Created for highly sensitive people, this mentorship offers held space, subconscious healing, and steady guidance for those ready to release old stories and grow into who they're meant to be. Learn more & apply nowGet Inner Voice Reset™ on presale for only $99Leave a voice memo (a story, a question, a helpful tip, etc.) to be played in a future episode!Get Lauren's free mini-course, Embracing Your Sensitivity: A Journey to Self-AcceptanceBecome a Patreon subscriber for bonuses and to help support the podcastConnect with Lauren on Instagram: @iamlaurenlasalleIf you have ideas for episode topics, questions for Lauren to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for Lauren to read on the podcast, email lauren@laurenlasalle.com (email title: For Podcast).You can find out more about Lauren and her programs at laurenlasalle.com.
The first album by an American band to be released on British independent label 4AD, Throwing Muses' stunningly beautiful 1986 debut got this week's guest Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) supremely and hopelessly high! Truth be told, the record's combination of gorgeous complexity, serene tension and emotional power STILL sounds fresh 40 years on. Songs discussed in this episode: Wave Of Mutilation (Pixies cover) - Throwing Muses; Kids In America - The Muffs; Finished - Throwing Muses; Agony (Live at Fort Apache, 1995) - The Muffs; Call Me - Throwing Muses; Feed The Tree - Belly; Green, Hate My Way - Throwing Muses; Johnny Hit and Run Paulene - X; Vicky's Box, Rabbits Dying - Throwing Muses; Watchin' You - KISS; America (She Can't Say No), Fear, Fear (The Doghouse Cassette Demo), Stand Up - Throwing Muses; When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky - Bob Dylan; White Lies - Jason & The Scorchers; Soul Soldier, Delicate Cutters - Throwing Muses; New Love (Live at Fort Apache, 1995) - The Muffs
Re-release of Ep. 55 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Saying no can save a friendship | Friendship advice for kidsFREE guide for parents: 12 ways to help your child make friendshttps://drfriendtastic.com/gift/Parents, check out my online workshops for kids at workshops.eileenkennedymoore.com.Would YOUR KID like to be featured on the podcast?SUBMIT A QUESTION TO DR. FRIENDTASTIC at https://DrFriendtastic.com/submit (Obviously, this is not psychotherapy, and it's not for emergency situations.)For an easy-to-read TRANSCRIPT, go to: https://DrFriendtastic.com/podcast/Like the podcast? Check out my books at https://EileenKennedyMoore.com.Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER, https://DrFriendtastic.substack.com, to get podcast episodes sent to your email plus articles for parents.*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:- Think of a time you had to say no to a friend. What happened? How hard or easy was it for you to say no? How did your friend react? - Why is it important to say no to friends sometimes? How can saying no help a friendship? How can NOT saying no sometimes hurt a friendship? - Why do you think kids are sometimes nervous or uncomfortable about saying no to a friend? - What could you say if a friend is disappointed or annoyed when you say no? - When is it okay to say yes to a friend, even if it's not exactly what you want? *** You might also like these podcast episodes:Ep. 154 - Friends say she's bossy, but they're bossy (Lola, Age 8)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/friends-say-shes-bossy-but-theyreEp. 109 - What does it mean to be yourself? (Charlotte, Age 11)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep109-what-does-it-mean-to-be-true-to-self-charlotte-age11Ep. 79 - Sending and receiving Stop Signals (Owen, Age 8)https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/ep70-owen-age-8-stop-signals Get full access to Dr. Friendtastic for Parents at drfriendtastic.substack.com/subscribe
You know you're already stretched thin. You know you don't have the capacity for one more thing. And yet, when someone asks you to help, volunteer, take on another responsibility, or make room for one more thing, you say yes. Not because you actually have the time. Not because you really want to. But because saying no feels harder than saying yes. If you're a Christian woman who struggles with people-pleasing, guilt, or feeling responsible for everyone around you, this episode is for you. As working Christian moms, we can become incredibly good at making room for things we don't actually have room for. We squeeze it in. We get up earlier. We stay up later. We rearrange our schedules. We take on one more thing—and then wonder why we're so overwhelmed. But sometimes the problem isn't that we don't know our limits. Sometimes we struggle to say no because of what we think saying no might mean about us. Will they think I'm selfish? Will they think I don't care? Will they be disappointed? Am I being a good Christian if I don't help? In this episode, we're going deeper than simply learning how to set boundaries. We're talking about why saying no can feel so difficult, how guilt can keep us overcommitted, and what biblical faithfulness actually looks like when our capacity is limited. You'll learn: Why saying yes can feel easier than disappointing someone How people-pleasing can contribute to overwhelm and overcommitment Why not every good opportunity is something God has asked you to carry How to recognize the difference between guilt and conviction Why someone else's disappointment isn't necessarily your responsibility How Jesus modeled living according to the Father's will rather than everyone's expectations Questions to ask before automatically saying yes How to begin making more confident yeses and more confident nos Why your foundational priorities matter when deciding what deserves your time, energy, and attention One of the most important questions we can learn to ask is: “Is this mine?” Not, “Could I technically make this work?” Because most moms are remarkably good at making things work. The better question is, “Does this fit within what God has entrusted to me?” Faithfulness isn't doing everything. Faithfulness is doing what God has asked you to do. And sometimes that means saying yes. Sometimes it means sacrificing. And sometimes faithfulness means recognizing that you've reached your limit and refusing to take on something God never asked you to carry. If you're ready to stop living from guilt and start making more intentional decisions about what deserves your yes, this episode will help you take that first step. Want help getting clear on your priorities? This is something we go much deeper into inside Faithfully Balanced, my course for working Christian moms who want to stop living overwhelmed and start living intentionally. Inside Faithfully Balanced, we work through your foundational priorities so you can get clear on what God has actually entrusted to you and build your life around those things. Because the goal isn't simply to become really good at saying no. The goal is to become really clear about what deserves your yes. When you know what matters most, your yes becomes a more confident yes because you know what you're saying yes to—and your no becomes a more confident no because you know what you're protecting. Learn more about Faithfully Balanced at www.FaithLedMinistries.com. Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community
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