Podcasts about Say Yes

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you seat here: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-partyIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Laura Phillips, a reverse mortgage lender. Laura challenges the generational belief that home equity is only a safety net, and explores how reverse mortgages can actually help seniors say yes to themselves and fund the life they want to live.They explore:What reverse mortgages actually are (and why the name confuses people)How non-recourse loans protect your heirs from debtWhy shifting your mindset about equity changes everythingLaura shares real stories of how reverse mortgages have helped seniors stay in their homes longer, fund in-home care, and maintain independence without burdening their children. She talks about breaking generational patterns around debt and home ownership, and why this financial tool deserves a second look.This is a conversation about reframing what your home equity can do for you in your later years.Connect with Laura:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurawphillipsWebsite: lauraphillips.comPhone: (303) 817-4611________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Talent isn't the problem. Many performers, speakers, and professionals already have the skills they need. What holds them back is performance pressure, anxiety, and the internal stories that surface when the spotlight turns on. In this Hot Seat Coaching session, Lori helps performance specialist Karen Kidd Lovett clarify her message, define her ideal audience, and position her expertise around helping performers elevate their performance to match their talent. The conversation also explores stage anxiety, confidence, visibility, social media strategy, and how to build a business around work that genuinely lights you up. What You'll Learn Why performance pressure often matters more than talent How to position your expertise with a transformational message A practical approach to visibility and social media without overwhelm   Schedule a call to discuss personalized coaching at TalkWithLori.com Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com

A Mixed Bag on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day.Then, Suspense, originally broadcast  June 2, 1952, 74 years ago, A Good and Faithful Servant starring Jack Benny.  Jack's second appearance on Suspense.  An accountant in a department store, who is nearing retirement, carries out an ingenious plan to steal $50,000 - yet all does not go as smoothly as he had hoped.Followed by  Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast June 2, 1950, 76 years ago, She Wouldn't Say Yes starring Rosalind Russell reprising her role in the 1945 motion picture.  A lady psychiatrist falls for a man she meets on a train, with funny if somewhat predictable results.  Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast June 2, 1947, 79 years ago, The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson reprising his 1927 screen role.  An adaptation of the first talking feature from 1927 about the son of a Cantor who must choose between a career on the stage and his father's wishes. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Peace and Quiet.   David at home. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

This week, it's just Kate, an Aperol Spritz, and the tech bro quote about wine that accidentally kicked off the conversation we've all been needing about optimization culture and being tired of treating every part of life like a performance review. Plus, a round of News You Can Use about why fruit hasn't been sweet since 1996, this season's hottest mnemonic devices, the babydoll dress of it all, and reviewing what Olivia Rodrigo is doing differently in Drop Dead and The Cure, all of it strangely circling back to living in a world that quantifies us without letting the number become the whole story. Enjoy!   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. With styles from Scandi and mid-century, to minimalist and maximalist, every design is hand-vetted for quality by their team of experts. Plus they have fast + free shipping! Check out allmodern.com; you'll find Kate's bookshelves here and her new rug here! As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef or Chicken Wings in every box for LIFE, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/bethereinfive. That's right - your choice of free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef or Chicken Wings in every box for LIFE, PLUS $20 off your first box, and free shipping always. That's ButcherBox.com/bethereinfive. Don't forget to use our link so they know we sent you. Say YES to unforgettable moments with Liquid I.V.'s NEW Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Ring Pop. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUID-IV.COM and get 20% off your first purchase with code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. That's 20% off your first purchase with code BETHEREINFIVE at LIQUID-IV.COM. Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/bethereinfive for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. That's Quince.com/bethereinfive for free shipping and 365-day returns. Right now you can save up to $230 on the 12-piece cookware set versus buying the products individually. Plus, if you want to include their fan favorite minis duo, you can save up to $350. Visit CarawayHome.com/BTIF10 to take an additional 10% off using code BTIF10 on your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit carawayhome.com/BTIF 10 or use code BTIF10 at checkout.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!If something in your life or work is asking for space, you can learn more about the Creative in Residence experience at the Phineas Wright House here: phineaswrighthouse.myflodesk.com/cyekpegz8gIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Kathleen Conner, coach and host of the Chasing Purpose Podcast. Kathleen spent years presenting a perfect image to the world while feeling deeply out of sync internally, until one moment of disgust became her catalyst for change.They explore:Why your vibrational baseline attracts the people and experiences around youHow to recognize when you're performing instead of being authenticThe "basket" metaphor: why women carry everyone's load and how to put it down with kindnessKathleen talks about moving from perfectionism to alignment, making small daily choices (being 1% better), and raising interdependent children instead of independent ones. She shares how breaking your own patterns is the only way your children will do things differently.This is a conversation about getting honest with yourself when your outside doesn't match your inside, and choosing alignment over image.Connect with Kathleen:Website: chasingpurpose.comHer Podcast, Chasing Purpose: w4wn.comInstagram: instagram.com/chasingpurpose_lifecoaching/Facebook: facebook.com/share/14H2fWoKfc1/ Wendy's appearance on Chasing Purpose: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/satisfaction-its-time-to-stop-faking-it/id1870973280?i=1000751665394________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

A real-world lawn care situation turns into a bigger lesson on expectations, communication, and doing what's right for the turf. John breaks down a conversation with Joe DiPace about a nimblewill-infested lawn, exploring the tough decision between full renovation and a phased recovery plan. This episode highlights how to guide clients when the solution is more involved than they expected, and why proper communication can make or break the outcome. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Profit Accelerator LIVE (June 26–27, 2026, Richmond, VA):An intensive experience designed to help lawn and landscape business owners dial in their numbers, increase profitability, and build a scalable business with clear strategy and execution. Sign up and learn more: https://Profitacceleratorlive.com   Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference (July 22–24, Scottsdale, AZ) :A hands-on event focused on AI, software, and systems to help you run a more efficient and profitable green industry business. Sign up and learn more: https://www.lltechconference.com/ Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $12.50 with promo code PAJAK through May 30, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more:  https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit www.Yardbook.com  Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK   Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” We've all heard it countless times. But where did that idea come from—and is it actually true? Researchers have taken a much closer look at breakfast and the findings may surprise you. Source: https://www.bmj.com/content/364/bmj.l42 Whether you realize it or not, you negotiate all day long—with your spouse, kids, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. The ability to persuade people and navigate difficult conversations can dramatically improve your personal and professional life. Attia Qureshi has spent decades teaching negotiation and persuasion strategies to leaders and organizations. In our conversation, she explains the subtle skills that make people more influential, why persuasion is often misunderstood, and how small changes in communication can help you get better outcomes without being manipulative or aggressive. Attia is founder of AQ Consulting, former MIT faculty member, adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, and co-author of Never Settle: Persuasion & Negotiation Skills to Get What You Want (https://amzn.to/4ugR3US). Attia's exclusive link for SYSK listeners: https://www.attiaqureshi.com/something Most people embrace emotions like joy and happiness while trying to avoid emotions such as anger, jealousy, shame, envy, and regret. But those darker emotions may actually contain important information about who you are, what you value, and what's happening beneath the surface of your life. Daniel Smith, psychotherapist and author of Hard Feelings: Finding the Wisdom in Our Darkest Emotions (https://amzn.to/4dPzBkw), explains why these uncomfortable emotions exist, what purpose they serve, and why understanding them may be essential for emotional growth and self-awareness. Human attraction is far more complicated than simply “good looks.” In fact, repeated exposure, familiarity, attention, and several other subtle factors can quietly make someone seem more attractive over time—even when nothing about their appearance changes. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/evolutionary-human-sciences/article/visual-attention-to-faces-during-attractiveness-and-dominance-judgements/38F4497B251EFE2D8ED9F4D37F82D9C5 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 AQUA TRU: Take the guesswork out of pure, great-tasting water. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://AquaTru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and get 20% off your purifier using promo code SYSK. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee or your money back. RULA: This Mental Health Awareness Month, don't just think about your mental health - actually take the step to take care of it. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your everyday with luxury you will actual use! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! DELL:  With the Dell Pro laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra with vPro, no matter how many interruptions you have, your laptop won't be one of them. With battery that's optimized for the way you work, and built-in intelligence that quiets distractions the moment you're trying to focus, your tech won't slow you down.  Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dell.com/Dell-Pro⁠⁠⁠ SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you were deep in labor and someone walked in and said it was time to talk about Pitocin, breaking your water, or maybe even a cesarean?I am you through the exact moment that catches most mamas completely off guard in the birth room (myself included, and I share about it), and the three questions that can slow everything down, get you the information you actually need, and help you make decisions from a place of confidence instead of fear.With my first baby, I was told we needed an emergency cesarean. And even in that moment of urgency, I wish I had known what I am sharing in this episode.That there is almost always time to ask questions. That a recommendation is not a requirement. That I had more say than I realized.This is the episode I wish every pregnant mama could hear before she ever walks into the birth room. It is not about being difficult or argumentative, it is about knowing how to gather information and make the best decision for you and your baby no matter what comes up during labor. I promise this will be an episode you will want to save and jot notes down from.Share it with your birth partner and listen together if you can!Here are some highlights from the episode:Why the toughest moment in labor is often not the intensity of the contractions and how to be ready for itThe one thing you can do when a recommendation comes up that immediately gives you more controlThe thoughts that run through every mama's mind when a big decision lands mid-labor and why you are not aloneQuestion #1 to ask your provider the moment a recommendation comes up, and what the answer tells youQuestion #2 that opens up a conversation most providers are not going to have with you unless you askQuestion #3 that turns a blanket recommendation into something specific to you and your situationWhy making decisions from confidence instead of fear has a real physiological effect on your laborHow to make sure your birth partner knows all three questions before you go into laborDon't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On SpotifyFind "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcastClick the 3 dots "..."Select "Rate podcast"Click the stars and write a quick review!FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds:On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titlesLet's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com.  Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM! 

Podcast guesting still works to position your authority, build recognition around your expertise, and attract new leads. But the way most people secure podcast interviews is shifting…and much of what used to work no longer does. Case in point, many of the established show hosts I know do not accept pitches from people they don't know. Even with a solid topic and a polished media kit, if you don't have an "in" you probably aren't getting booked on popular shows. In Episode 493 of Amplify Your Success Podcast, I walk through what I heard from the 20+ podcast hosts during my Visibility Velocity event that would cause them to book a guest on their show. I'm highlighting what podcast hosts Katherine Thompson, Samantha Riley, Lori Young, Jennifer Urezzio, and Darla LeDoux revealed about what makes a guest stand out and why authentic conversation, expertise, and audience resonance matter more than scripted pitches. I also share the four main types of guest interview shows, the emerging patterns I'm seeing around podcast guesting, what hosts are truly looking for before they say yes, and why some experts continue creating meaningful visibility opportunities while others struggle to gain traction. If podcast guesting is on your radar to grow your visibility but it's started feeling harder, less effective, or more competitive lately, this episode will help you understand what's changing underneath it and how to approach visibility opportunities in a way that creates stronger alignment, trust, and business growth.   Key Takeaways: [00:00] Why the visibility landscape and podcast guesting opportunities are shifting right now. [03:06] The four different types of podcast models and how they impact your visibility strategy. [04:30] Why celebrity and high-profile podcasts are often invitation-based or pay-to-play opportunities. [06:34] How some interview podcasts function more as sales funnels than audience-building platforms. [07:44] Why collaboration and relationship-building matter more than cold podcast pitches. [09:48] The hidden reason many hosts stop accepting unsolicited guest pitches. [10:42] What I look for in podcast guests and how collaboration creates stronger visibility opportunities. [13:38] Why unique perspectives and original insights matter more than generic teaching frameworks. [14:46] The importance of conversational interviews instead of rehearsed expert monologues. [16:32] Why aligned audience fit matters more than simply getting exposure on larger shows. [19:09] How audience resonance impacts whether podcast guesting actually converts into opportunities. [21:44] Why community and collaboration are becoming essential in the new business landscape.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   Kathryn Thompson, host of BE The Sought After Entrepreneur - https://www.soughtafterentrepreneur.com/ Samantha Riley, host of The Business Growth Lab - https://samanthariley.global/podcast/ Lori Young, host of Offer Mojo Show - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2425592 Jennifer Urezzio, Asked & Answered by Soul Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/asked-and-answered-by-soul/id1537594615 Darla LeDoux, host of Activating Magic Podcast - https://sourcedexperience.com/activating-magic-podcast/ Join me on Substack here to discover what's working now as our industry continues to evolve. Be sure to join as a Growth Fuel subscriber to gain access to upcoming live trainings. New Growth Fuel paid subscribers will score the downloadable guide. Evaluate your podcast guesting effectiveness with the 17 Mistakes Guest Experts Make Scorecard here. - https://melaniebenson.com/scorecard  

Taylor Dayne brings her good to our 250th episode. She's a Grammy-nominated, American Music Award-winning vocal powerhouse who has conquered the Top 20 on the Billboard Top 100 chart 17 times landing 7 times in the Top 10.Taylor's unbelievable career ascent has taken her from sold-out rock concerts to starring on Broadway in Aida to the semi-finals of the Masked Singer. In 2022, an unexpected diagnosis of colon cancer did little to slow her down and made her an advocate for promoting early detection and regular cancer screenings. We talk with Taylor about what drives her, how she chooses her songs (or if they choose her), and exactly what was that whole thing with Tig Notaro even about. This is a reunion of sorts as World Gone Good host, Steve, originally met Taylor at a mutual friend's last-minute cocktail hour in Santa Barbara. Funny how things work out, ain't it? Get ready to 'Tell It To My Heart' with the amazing Taylor Dayne here with us to celebrate episode #250! __________________ June 13 and July 12 - grab your seat to SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Pre-Order CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Steven+J+Silverman%22?Ntk=Publisher&Ns.

What if one sentence could help your customers trust you faster? In this episode, I'm introducing a powerful marketing tool called a proof sentence — a simple line that helps your customer think, "Yeah… this is probably going to work for me, too." A proof sentence doesn't just describe your product. It shows what happens after someone buys it. We'll talk about why promises are so powerful in marketing, how to identify the transformation your farm product creates, and how to build your own proof sentence using a simple formula. Because your customers aren't just buying vegetables, meat, flowers, or CSA boxes. They're buying the transformation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why proof sentences help customers overcome hesitation The 4-part structure behind a strong proof sentence How to start identifying the real transformation your product creates Examples of proof sentences for CSA farms, flower farms, meat producers, and more How to use proof sentences in your emails, website, product descriptions, and social media Your homework: Take a first stab at drafting your own farm's proof sentence. Ask yourself: What can I honestly promise will happen to most of my customers after they buy from me? Get specific. Your customers are already experiencing a result. Now point to it. Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors: Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2026. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Farm Marketing School is my step-by-step membership program for direct-to-consumer farmers who are ready to treat marketing like a system, not a guessing game. Inside, you'll get plug-and-play projects, templates, monthly coaching, and a repeatable framework to help you grow your email list, run stronger promotions, and increase sales (whether you're a vegetable, meat, CSA, flower, dairy, microgreen, or value-added farm). Your investment is only $69/month. Over 15 marketing projects to choose from. Learn more and enroll at: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/fms Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Proof Sentence Live Workshop: Want help finding your farm's proof sentence? This June inside Farm Marketing School, I'm hosting a bonus live workshop where we'll write your farm's proof sentence together. You'll get time to draft it, share it for feedback, and get coached on revisions so you can use it in your emails, product descriptions, website, and social media. Join here: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/fms What email provider do I use to connect with my farm customers? Choosing a good marketing email provider is SO important. It's one of the most important tools for making money!  I recommend Kit.com -- it is easy to use, powerful, and getting better every year. It also integrates with most e-commerce providers and tools. Use my affiliate link! Support the Podcast: Love the My Digital Farmer Podcast? Help me reach more farmer earbuds! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. ⭐️  Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts, because it helps other farmers find the show. Share this episode with a fellow farmer or small business owner. Or forward my weekly email about the show to a farmer! (Get on that email list here to get more marketing tips: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/subscribe)  

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you seat here: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-partyIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Darshana Avila, somatic experiencing practitioner and body-based trauma healer. Darshana is a recovering people pleaser who's spent years unwinding the cultural scripts we're all handed unknowingly: the ones about gender roles, perfectionism, and who we're supposed to be.They explore:Why people pleasing is rooted in cultural conditioning (and how to recognize the script you've been reading)How trauma lives in your body and healing means changing your present relationship to the pastWhy forgiveness is a beautifully selfish act that frees you from resentmentDarshana talks about softening into embodiment, surrender as a practice, and what happens when we embrace our wholeness. This is a conversation about unwinding the people-pleasing patterns we didn't know we were practicing, and what becomes possible when we soften into our bodies and choose to lay down our armor.Connect with Darshana:Website: darshanaavila.comInstagram: instagram.com/darshana_avilaDeeper with Darshana Podcast: darshanaavila.com/podcast________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Justine Cross is a professional dominatrix, dungeon owner, educator, and sex worker advocate who grew up in the tri-state area where she actually received surprisingly comprehensive sex education growing up between private and public schools, something she credits with shaping how she thinks about sex, consent, and power dynamics today. In this episode we talk about how someone becomes a professional dominatrix, what actually happens inside a BDSM dungeon, and why kink spaces are often far more structured, communicative, and consent-focused than most people expect. We also get into power dynamics, submission, community, play parties, and the difference between what people imagine BDSM is and what it actually looks like in real life. Join the live watch party on YouTube today, episode release day, at 4p PT / 7p ET: https://www.youtube.com/@birdsandbeesdontfck FCK LIKE THE MOVIES _____________________________________________________________ You know Justine and I are not holding back on these Reddit stories. Join Patreon and dive in! https://www.patreon.com/cw/birdsandbeesdontfck Where to find Justine: Instagram: @thejustinecross https://www.instagram.com/thejustinecross/ tiktok: @thejustinecross https://www.tiktok.com/@thejustinecross x: @justineplays https://x.com/justineplays Bluesky: @justineplays https://bsky.app/profile/justineplays.bsky.social Fetlife: @justineplays https://fetlife.com/Justineplays Website: www.LosAngelesDominatrix.com Dungeon: www.stellaobscura.com   Where to find Arielle: Instagram: @birdsandbeesdontfck https://www.instagram.com/birdsandbeesdontfck TikTok: @birdsandbeesdontfck https://www.tiktok.com/@birdsandbeesdontfck Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/birdsandbeesdontfck Bonus stories found exclusively on Patreon STORY 1: Younger sister is a tradwife and I secretly set up an investment account in case she needs to leave her husband. Do I tell her? STORY 2: Am I the jerk for sleeping with my colleague after my husband left me?   Like my cuffs AND my vibrator necklace? Me too. Get $15 Off Crave Pleasure Jewelry Here: https://lovecrave.com/arielle   Episode Cheat Sheet 02:18 Growing up in the tri-state area with surprisingly comprehensive sex education 05:07 Early ideas about sex, consent, and communication 08:36 How Justine became a professional dominatrix 12:11 What actually happens inside a professional BDSM dungeon 15:42 Negotiation, boundaries, and why kink requires clear consent 19:55 The psychology of domination and submission 24:18 Why people are drawn to power dynamics and BDSM 28:43 Debunking myths about dominatrices and kink culture 32:27 The difference between fantasy kink and real BDSM practice 37:06 Community, play parties, and finding kink-friendly spaces 41:15 Running a dungeon and the logistics behind the scenes 46:02 Why BDSM spaces can feel safer than mainstream dating culture 50:18 Humor, curiosity, and why kink doesn't have to be dark or scary 55:31 What people misunderstand most about BDSM and domination

If you feel guilty the second you aren't being productive, you haven't built a lifestyle - you've built a trap. In this episode, we stop building for applause and start building for alignment. Lori shares her personal journey from "all business, all the time" to finding joy in motorcycles, gardening, and tablescaping. Learn the five "Dream Business Filters" to help you stop squeezing your life into the gaps of your business and start designing a business that actually supports the life you want to lead. Highlights: The "Just for Fun" Test: Why your inability to answer "What do you do for fun?" is a major business red flag. The Guilt Trap: How to stop treating rest as a reward you have to earn and start seeing it as a right. 5 Dream Business Filters: Crucial questions to ask about your workload, clients, and visibility. The Real Income Number: Moving past "mastermind applause" numbers to find the revenue that actually funds your ideal life. One-Decision Shift: How to pick the single change that moves you closer to alignment in the next 30 days.   Schedule a call to discuss personalized coaching at TalkWithLori.com Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com

In this episode, Dr. Diane explores the importance of choosing courage over certainty to expand beyond your current professional identity. She discusses overcoming fears, doubts, and the invisible contracts that keep professionals stuck, and introduces the Career Identity Expansion Lab to guide structured growth. Key  themes: Choosing courage over certainty Overcoming fears and doubts The invisible contract of safety and expectations Growth as expansion, not escape The role of movement in gaining clarity   MORE WAYS TO CONNECT: Download our free Resource '7 Signs your Career Identity is Expanding' https://lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com/signup-574753 Take the Alignment Check https://lifebeyondclinicalpractice.thrivecart.com/the-alignment-check/  Follow Life Beyond Clinical Practice on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-beyond-clinical-practice/     Follow Dr. Diane on LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-diane-van-staden-7455453/  Book a Clarity Call with Dr Diane https://calendly.com/lbcp/clarity-call    Follow Life Beyond Clinical Practice on Instagram: @lifebeyondclinicalpractice  Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-professional/id1713086617    

Hoping You Will Say Yes - MMP 96 // On episode 96 of the Mindset Mixtape Podcast, we talk about finding and choosing to courageously say yes to whatever it is that we need to say yes to! As Jack Gilbert shared, do you have the courage to bring forth this work? The treasures that are hidden inside you are hoping you will say yes. And so does your future self, the people that need what you bring to the table, and the God that created you to do amazing things. // Thanks for joining us for another episode of the #MindsetMixtapePodcast! We hope it has been an encouragement to you. Please share it with others and leave a rating and review wherever you list. If you have questions or comments, visit us at -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dontdolifealone.com⁠

In this episode of Say Yes to the Mess Jami does a thought-dump on the season finale of Summer House and then dives into the latest episode of The Valley. She gives her reasons why the energy on The Valley is “off” and is making the show awkward to watch. Jami also goes in on “Danny Darko” and gives her theory on his drinking and behavior toward Nia.  Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Watch Say Yes to the Mess and Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair and subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest documentary recaps. Check out Jami's other podcast - Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Remember, fix your face and stay lookin' hot …because you don't want to end up with a crappy mugshot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you seat here: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-partyIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Laurie Maddalena, leadership consultant who started her business nearly two decades ago and has raised three children while building it. Laurie spent years wrestling with the question: Can I be ambitious and a great mom? They explore:Why asking for support isn't weakness—it's healthy modeling for your childrenHow to confront the narrative that "I'm the mom so I should do it all"Why intentionality matters more than perfection when juggling multiple rolesLaurie struggled to write her book for years until her husband said, "Just go away a few nights a month and work on it." She couldn't believe he was offering. Her internal narrative was screaming: I'm the mom, I'm the person who should be doing these things. But she did it anyway, finished the book, and is still doing the work of believing she doesn't have to do it all alone.This is a conversation about leaning into support and remembering that being ambitious doesn't come at the expense of being a great mom.Connect with Laurie:Website: LaurieMaddalena.comGet her book, The Elevated Leader: https://amzn.to/49HTvLSLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lauriemaddalenaInstagram: instagram.com/lauriemaddalena________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

AI is here and it's changing Amazon reselling fast by making it possible to know which products you should be selling at any given time! You've heard us talking a lot lately about the NEW way to do Amazon reselling that allows you to track not just dozens or hundreds of products for purchase timing and profitability, but hundreds or even tens of thousands or more products (ASINs). Today we meet with the creator of 3PMercury.com software that has revolutionized and injected AI into the strategy of 100s of Amazon resellers, forever changing the way they are approaching Amazon selling.   We talk about the latest automations and excitedly announce the new shipping features that are coming soon! Now is the time to lock in your lifetime rate on this software before the price goes up to all new users later!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/WQVh3AUwbQs   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/ai - Free training webinar   TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!   3pmercury.com/friends - The best price on 3PMercury   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!  

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Say "Yes!" to travel! Just check your calendar, book your flight, and pack your cute outfits:Cognac Jewelry School, FranceJune 27-July 4, 2026 or August 15-22, 2026: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations2027 Foundations: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations-2027SIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Randi Crawford, coach and speaker who works with young adults and their moms. Moms constantly ask Randi: How do I help my daughter build confidence? Her answer: You can't hand it out. She has to build it herself through small wins.They explore:Why confidence comes from doing little things, not big performative momentsWhy moms need their own lives so they're not overly involved in their children's identitiesWhy there's no group of cool girls to fit into—you are the cool girlRandi thought she'd be coaching menopausal women but ended up working with their daughters instead. Now she helps both: teaching girls to find who they are in a world trying to tell them who they should be, and teaching moms to step back and get their own lives.This is a conversation about building real confidence and helping the next generation do the same.Connect with Randi:Website: RandiCrawfordCoaching.comTikTok: tiktok.com/@randicrawfordcoachingInstagram: instagram.com/randicrawfordcoachingReferenced in this Episode: Jay Shetty: www.jayshetty.meNational Charity League: www.nationalcharityleague.org________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Have you ever gotten an inquiry that you just knew you couldn't turn down, even though you'd never done that exact thing before? That's what happened when I booked my first live engraving event - without ever having touched an engraver. In this episode, I'm sharing the full story of how I said yes to an engraving live event, learned to engrave in one week, and pulled off a wildly successful event. I'm sharing what that experience and other similar experiences have taught me about putting an idea into action fast for your business. This isn't about winging it. It's about knowing when you have the skills to go for it, and deciding that you're ready.In this episode we talk about:How to confidently take on something new, without taking on too much riskWhy readiness is a decision, not a feelingThe key to booking jobs you've never done before

The fastest way to stall your career is to walk into your first job trying to prove you have already arrived. We start with a surprisingly perfect metaphor: cowbells outside the window, marathons running past the house, and the Bix Run in Davenport where the crowd cheers so hard it feels like a moving party. It is funny, but it is also real, because careers work the same way. The energy is out there, the opportunities are moving, and you decide whether you are going to stay in bed or step onto the course.From there, we pivot into graduation season and the advice we wish every new college grad would hear before entering the workforce. Our simple take: be curious and say yes. Not yes to nonsense, but yes to learning, yes to the invite that scares you, yes to staying late one day to understand the bigger picture, yes to the unexpected project that teaches you more than any class. Curiosity builds context, and context is what turns “smart” into effective.We also get blunt about entitlement, ego, and the overlooked skill of being a great follower. Listening well, aligning with leaders, and respecting authority can be the difference between building trust quickly and burning bridges early. We talk about how confidence grows when you do hard things you never thought you could do, and how to handle the real concern of being taken advantage of without shutting down opportunities too soon.If you are a new graduate, a parent of a grad, or a leader mentoring early-career talent, this one is packed with practical career advice, leadership lessons, and mindset shifts you can use immediately. 

Success can be a trap when your business no longer fits your life. If you're hitting your numbers but leaking energy, you aren't burnt out - you're misaligned. Lori breaks down the hidden costs of complexity and introduces the SOUL framework to help you strip back the noise and build a business that honors your time, energy, and midlife priorities. Highlights: The Cost of Complexity: Why more offers and systems often lead to less freedom. The SOUL Framework: A four-part roadmap: Simplify, Optimize, Uplevel, and Lifestyle. Energy vs. Revenue: Why your profit and loss statement doesn't tell the whole story. The Energy Audit: A practical exercise to identify what is quietly draining your life. Grab your spot for the upcoming live webinar on identity shift at therisebusiness.com   Schedule a call to discuss personalized coaching at TalkWithLori.com Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com

Learn how to move from “safe in the boat” Christianity to Holy Spirit–led obedience. This sermon explores Peter walking on water, biblical “yes” moments, and how God often calls us into the storm—not out of it—so our faith can grow beyond comfort and routine.----------We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to GiveJoin us on Sundays at 9:30 in person and online!**Our live stream on Sunday mornings includes worship and announcements. All replays will include the sermon ONLY.**FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomisFBC Nokomis Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomisFBC Nokomis Sermon Podcast: https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/shareSupport the show

God Calls, Our Role Is to Say Yes | Burnt Hickory Baptist Church In Isaiah 6, Isaiah encounters the holiness of God and responds with complete surrender. This sermon explores what happens when we see God clearly, recognize our need for Him, and step into the purpose He has for our lives. From salvation to kingdom service, this message reminds us that God is still calling people to trust Him, follow Him, and live fully devoted to Him. Key Insights: How your view of God shapes the direction of your life and faith. Why surrender and obedience often begin before we know the outcome. What Isaiah 6 teaches about repentance, forgiveness, and purpose. How God calls imperfect people to serve His kingdom. Why hearing God's voice starts with being willing to fully surrender to Him. Scripture Focus: Isaiah 6:1 Speaker: Matt Petty Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube ° Follow us on Facebook ° Follow us on Instagram ° Visit our website

Some books explain how the world works.Influence explains why people move.Why someone takes the meeting.Why an investor leans in.Why a customer trusts.Why a team follows.Why a board stays stuck.Why a founder keeps defending a decision that stopped making sense months ago.Robert Cialdini's Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion is one of those books that becomes more valuable the longer you build, invest, sell, negotiate, hire, and lead.Because at some point, you realize something uncomfortable:Most decisions are not made after perfect analysis.They are made under pressure.With incomplete information.With too many options.Too little time.And a nervous system looking for shortcuts.That is where Cialdini's work becomes powerful.He shows that human beings rely on recurring decision triggers: reciprocation, liking, social proof, authority, scarcity, commitment and consistency, and unity.These are not tricks.They are part of the operating system of human behavior.And if you build or invest in companies from Series A to IPO and beyond, these forces are everywhere.They show up in fundraising.In sales.In hiring.In pricing.In board meetings.In investor updates.In partnerships.In leadership.And in the quiet signals people read before they ever say yes or no.A founder can have the better product and still lose because nobody trusts the signal.A CEO can have the right strategy and still fail because the team never feels real unity.An investor can see the data and still follow the crowd because social proof feels safer than independent judgment.A service provider can have rare expertise and destroy their own value by being too available.A board can keep supporting a flawed decision because everyone wants to stay consistent with what they already said.That is why this book matters.Not because it teaches manipulation.But because it teaches respect for human nature.The best builders do not work against psychology.They work with it.They understand that a small act of generosity can open a door.That people need to like you before they seriously negotiate with you.That visible proof often matters before deep proof gets examined.That authority begins before you speak.That scarcity protects value.That commitment can create momentum — or trap you.And that the strongest companies often feel less like transactions and more like “we.”In this episode, I translate Cialdini's seven principles into practical lessons for founders, CEOs, investors, and operators building companies in the real world.Not as abstract psychology.As boardroom practice.As fundraising practice.As sales practice.As leadership practice.As reputation practice.And as a defense system against being influenced by people who understand these principles better than you do.What We CoverReciprocation Why small, right-sized generosity works better than aggressive asking.Liking Why manners, presence, and positive repeated contact still matter more than most people admit.Social Proof Why people judge you by the company you keep — and why markets often follow visible signals before they examine fundamentals.Authority Why titles, suits, posture, calmness, and credibility shape decisions before logic enters the room.Scarcity Why unlimited availability destroys value — and why thoughtful limits can increase demand.Commitment and Consistency Why small yeses become large decisions, and why founders must learn to ask: “Knowing what I know now, would I still choose this?”Unity Why the deepest form of influence is not persuasion, but the feeling that “we are in this together.”Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(02:05) Big Idea – Instant Influence: Primitive Consent for an Automatic Age(05:35) Author's Background(07:38) Reciprocation – The Old Give and Take… and Take(13:34) Liking – The Friendly Thief(18:55) Social Proof – Truths Are Us(24:41) Authority(32:10) Scarcity – The Rule of the Few(38:00) Commitment and Consistency – Hobgoblins of the Mind(45:00) Unity – We-Ness and the Power of Shared Identity(51:19) Key Takeaways(53:53) Personal Reflection(56:18) Final WordsWhy This Episode MattersIf you raise capital, this episode helps you understand why investors lean in before they fully understand the deck.If you sell, it helps you see why trust is often built before the formal pitch begins.If you lead, it helps you design cultures where people commit because they identify with the mission, not because they were told to comply.If you invest, it helps you protect yourself against false signals: fake authority, fake scarcity, fake social proof, and beautifully packaged nonsense.And if you build companies, it reminds you of something simple:Human nature is not a side issue.It is the terrain.The best founders, investors, and leaders learn to read it.Because capital does not move only toward logic.People do.Send us Fan Mail Join Christian Soschner for expert coaching. 50% Off - With 35+ years in deep tech, startups/scaleups, and public companies, Christian offers power video sessions. 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In this episode of Say Yes to the Mess Jami welcomes Patrik Simpson and Pol Atteu to chat about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and other hot topics. Patrik, an accomplished model/actor and Executive Producer, and Pol, a talented haute couture dress designer and boutique owner, were best friends with Anna Nicole Smith. Inevitably, the conversation led to Anna Nicole and some of the things she went through as a very misunderstood celebrity. Jami, Patrik and Pol also touched on some headline-making true crime cases such as Nancy Guthrie and JonBenét Ramsey. Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Watch Say Yes to the Mess and Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair and subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest documentary recaps. Check out Jami's other podcast - Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com. Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Remember, fix your face and stay lookin' hot …because you don't want to end up with a crappy mugshot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you seat here: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-partyIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Debbie Spence, who just turned 65 and is rewiring everything. Her 42-year marriage ended two years ago, and she had to ask herself: Who do I want to be? Not who am I, but who do I want to be for the rest of my life?They explore:Why you get brand new neurons every morning that don't know what you believed yesterdayHow to plant seeds for the future (not just live in the present)The difference between telling your story from a scar vs. from a woundDebbie spent four years writing a book about saying yes to herself through travel and wanderlust, weaving in stories of other people who stepped out in faith. She had almost finished it when her husband left. She could have abandoned it—the story she'd told suddenly felt untrue—but she came back and wrote the last chapter from the vulnerability. Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to choose who you'll be for the rest of your life.Connect with Debbie:Get her book, Searching for Home: amzn.to/4u6pvS1Instagram: instagram.com/debbiespence_authorReferenced in this Episode:The Numerology of Endings & Renewal | Dina Berrin: buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/18106144Marie Kondo Method: konmari.comMalcom Gladwell Tipping Point: amzn.to/4uRvE4MSaying YES to French Lifestyle with Beeta Hashempour Founder of Mon Petit Four®: buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/11858194________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Dr. Henry Cloud reveals the five essential components to achieving your desired future.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the human body is our best model for achieving results2) The biggest power move of high performers3) Two questions to go above your natural wiringSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1152 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HENRY — Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, leadership expert, and New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold over twenty million copies worldwide. Named by Success magazine as one of the top 25 leaders in the field, his work spans executive coaching, organizational transformation, and personal growth. He holds a BS in psychology from Southern Methodist University and a PhD in clinical psychology from Biola University. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.• Book: Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life• Book: Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward• Book: Your Desired Future: The Five Essential Steps That Take You Where You Want to Go• Website: DrCloud.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Making TIME for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful by Richard Metcalf• Book: Management by Peter Drucker• Book: No Man Is an Island by Thomas Merton• Past episode: 867: How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Strategic with Richard Medcalf— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome• Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being named executor might feel like an obligation, but it's not always one you have to accept. Nick walks through what happens if you're unexpectedly chosen, what your options are, and how to properly step away if it's not something you want to take on. Make an informed decision before you act, because handling it the right way upfront can save a lot of stress later. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

In this lively and inspiring episode, you'll hear our guest's remarkable journey from the theater stage to the executive boardroom. Her career has been a winding path of rich, creative experiences, culminating in three decades of improvisation training that has become the unexpected backbone of her coaching philosophy. You'll learn why the rules of improv are the rules of great coaching and what it means to say “yes, and” to every dimension of yourself. Join us!Ricci Mann Victorio is a Master Certified Coach and the president and co-founder of Victorio Counseling. She has spent more than three decades guiding leaders, entrepreneurs, and family businesses through complex transitions of leadership and life. Her work focuses on helping individuals navigate change and discover new possibilities, an insight that deeply informs the transformational themes at the heart of her fiction. Before executive coaching, Ricci worked as an improvisational comedian, director, and creative facilitator. She has written “The Guardian of the Faewild,” a philosophical fantasy series that explores transformation, courage, and the unexpected paths of becoming. When she's not writing, Ricci continues her work as a leadership and succession coach while enjoying her wildly creative family and two young grandkids. Show Highlights:Ricci's unconventional career journey: aspiring clown, actor, director, writer, choreographer, and transformation coachLearning to coach organically—before she even became a coachRicci's story of finding her tribe in an intensely emotional experience“How can leaning into improvisation affect how I show up as a coach?”A perfect alignment of improvisation skills and coaching techniques: being present, being comfortable with not knowing, learning to integrate and give back, learning to respond and be with, and using “yes, and.”The five golden rules of improv (AND core coaching skills):Use the “yes, and” approach.Start in the middle.Don't ask questions.Do—don't tell.Stay in the moment.Using “Yes, and” in team and business settingsUnderstanding that leading with improv isn't easy, it takes training and skilled practice.Key takeaways from Ricci: “It's easy to feel that we only get to choose one aspect of ourselves, but what makes us unique is the ‘all-of-ness' of ourselves. Be all of you. Say YES.”Resources:Connect with Ricci VictorioCoaching Website, Book Website, Facebook (Coaching), and Facebook (Books)Connect with MegExplore the STaR Coach Show Mentor Program. We are enrolling NOW for this summer!Subscribe to the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore over 480 past episodes and other helpful resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Mentioned in this episode:Enroll More Clients: Clarity SprintDo you love coaching, but when it comes to enrolling clients, writing your bio, or posting online, you freeze? Or fall into “coach speak” that doesn't actually connect? That's not a you problem. It's a messaging problem—and it's costing you clients. Join me for my free, live five-day experience: Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint. From March 16–20 at 9 a.m. Central, I'll help you get crystal clear on your ideal client, refine your message so it actually resonates, and create a confidence statement that makes booking a call the obvious next step. No fluff, just clarity, you can use immediately. Grab your free spot at: https://starcoachshow.com/5dayEnroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Say "Yes!" to travel! Just check your calendar, book your flight, and pack your cute outfits:Cognac Jewelry School, FranceJune 27-July 4, 2026 or August 15-22, 2026: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations2027 Foundations: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations-2027SIn the 300th episode of Say YES to Yourself!, Wendy sits down with Katie Beecher, licensed counselor and medical intuitive who helps people connect to their intuition and listen to what their bodies are trying to tell them. Katie recovered from bulimia at age 16 after reaching out to a Jungian psychologist without her parents' support—a decision that changed the trajectory of her life.They explore:How to challenge your worry and ask: Is this fruitful or just draining?Why treating symptoms as friends changes everythingHow to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start living your life nowThis is a conversation about trusting yourself, setting boundaries, and learning to live now instead of waiting for perfect conditions. Connect with Katie:Get her book, Heal From Within: https://a.co/d/0bVHH8sw Website: katiebeecher.comFacebook: facebook.com/beechermedicalintuitive Instagram: instagram.com/katiebeecher_medical_intuitiveReferenced in this Episode:Course in Miracles Linksamzn.to/4u1EaOlmarianne.com/acim/apps.apple.com/us/app/acim-remind/id737568020________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on Parshas Bamidbar (always read right before Shavuot), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains why this portion sets the perfect stage for receiving the Torah. The Jewish people are counted because they are precious to Hashem — like a person constantly checking valuable possessions. Bamidbar (“in the desert”) teaches that to receive the Torah we must be like the desert: thirsty for knowledge and humble, just as Mount Sinai was the lowliest mountain.The episode highlights the tribal flags and precise positioning around the Mishkan, pre-arranged by Yaakov Avinu, and vividly retells the awe-inspiring revelation at Sinai — thunder, lightning, the intensifying shofar, and the mountain smoking like a furnace. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes the romantic metaphor: Hashem approached the Jewish people like a groom to his bride. He offered the Torah to all 70 nations first; they asked “What's in it?” and refused once they heard the details. The Jews accepted immediately with “Na'aseh v'nishma” — no questions, full commitment.The sleeping episode before Matan Torah is explained as the people expecting a long process with the nations, and Rabbi Wolbe connects this to our own daily choice to say “yes” to the Torah anew. He stresses removing “exit signs” from our commitment, the origin of antisemitism at Sinai, and practical inspiration for deeper Shabbos observance and personal growth._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 12, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 13, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Shavuot, #MatanTorah, #Desert, #Humility, #SayYes, #JewishPride, #RenewYourYes ★ Support this podcast ★

In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on Parshas Bamidbar (always read right before Shavuot), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains why this portion sets the perfect stage for receiving the Torah. The Jewish people are counted because they are precious to Hashem — like a person constantly checking valuable possessions. Bamidbar (“in the desert”) teaches that to receive the Torah we must be like the desert: thirsty for knowledge and humble, just as Mount Sinai was the lowliest mountain.The episode highlights the tribal flags and precise positioning around the Mishkan, pre-arranged by Yaakov Avinu, and vividly retells the awe-inspiring revelation at Sinai — thunder, lightning, the intensifying shofar, and the mountain smoking like a furnace. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes the romantic metaphor: Hashem approached the Jewish people like a groom to his bride. He offered the Torah to all 70 nations first; they asked “What's in it?” and refused once they heard the details. The Jews accepted immediately with “Na'aseh v'nishma” — no questions, full commitment.The sleeping episode before Matan Torah is explained as the people expecting a long process with the nations, and Rabbi Wolbe connects this to our own daily choice to say “yes” to the Torah anew. He stresses removing “exit signs” from our commitment, the origin of antisemitism at Sinai, and practical inspiration for deeper Shabbos observance and personal growth._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 12, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 13, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Shavuot, #MatanTorah, #Desert, #Humility, #SayYes, #JewishPride, #RenewYourYes ★ Support this podcast ★

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In this channeled interview, Lee Carroll & Monika Muranyi bring through Kryon to answer the question everyone's asking: what's coming next? As fears of World War 3 grip the collective consciousness, Kryon reveals a radically different perspective: this isn't apocalypse, it's awakening. Humanity has moved through one of its darkest windows of potential, and a new cycle is beginning that could reshape consciousness itself. Kryon explains why consciousness is evolving beyond conflict and why a new energy is emerging to support humanity's awakening.✦ Join Emilio's Private Community – The Deep Dive Membership | ⁠https://iamemilioortiz.com/the-deep-dive/⁠What unfolds is a conversation about humanity's true power: consciousness shapes reality. Kryon speaks to the awakened souls holding frequency for our future. Monika highlights the Divine Feminine, revealing how compassion and creativity are reshaping our collective destiny. The deepest teaching is this: hope is an active force. When you embody hope for a brighter future, you help create it through the frequency of your consciousness. This is a conversation for anyone sensing something massive is shifting and ready to understand that the future is something we create through awakening.___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS00:00 – Lee Carroll / Kryon Intro2:35 -  Earth's New Energy4:15 - Are We Heading Toward World War III?5:15 - The Deeper Meaning Behind Global Conflict6:35 - The 26,000-Year Cycle & The Great Shift9:35 - Why 2026 Is a Turning Point for Humanity10:45 - New Alliances & Global Systems Reset11:35 - The Awakening of Lightworkers & Old Souls13:10 - Entering a New Dimension of Consciousness14:02 - Doom Bias vs. The Birth of a New World15:15 - Egypt, Ancient Cycles & Humanity's Reset16:32 - The Next 5,000-Year Era Begins17:45 - Humanity's Legacy: Compassion or Collapse?18:35 - Interdimensional & Galactic Alliances19:42 - The End of Generational Divide21:15 - Future Leadership: Young, Wise & Conscious22:45 - Humanity's Deepening Connection with Gaia24:13 - New Energy vs. Old Energy: What's Happening?24:40 - Why the Battle Is Already Won25:35 - No More “Pushback” Energy Explained26:56 - Try Again: Why Old Failures Will Now Work27:45 - Say Yes to What You'd Normally Avoid29:04 - 2024–2025: The Final “Dark Push”33:24 - DNA Activation & Human Evolution34:45 - The Hidden Power Within Our DNA39:25 - Why Our DNA Was “Dormant”41:15 - Pleiadian Influence & Human Evolution42:45 - The Explosion of Spiritual Awakening Today46:40 - Indigo Children: Why They're Here49:45 - The Future of Religion, Education & Society51:20 - Intergenerational Collaboration Is Here52:15 - Stargates, Egypt & Planetary Energy Grids54:15 - The Middle East & Earth's Energetic Mirror56:15 - Inviting Kryon: Channeled Transmission Begins1:04:19 - “Something Amazing Is About to Happen”1:07:22 - Becoming the Ancestors of a New Earth1:07:49 - The Return of the Divine Feminine1:10:09 - A Future Built on Compassion & Creativity___________________Guests: Kryon, Lee Carroll, & Monika Muranyi✦ Website | https://www.menus.kryon.com/✦ All Kryon Channelings | https://www.menus.kryon.com/freeaudio✦ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/KryonLeeCarroll✦ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kryonleecarroll/✦ Books | "The Kryon Book Series"✦ Circle of 12: Healing Wednesday | https://kryonmasters.com/first-wednesday/Host: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/✦ Subscribe to Channel | https://www.youtube.com/EmilioOrtiz___________________© 2026 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Deb Liu has spent over two decades at the center of tech's biggest moments including PayPal's IPO, Facebook Marketplace, and four years as CEO of Ancestry. Now she's back as co-founder of Ember AI, building enterprise workflow automation at a moment when everything is moving faster than ever. In this episode, Deb gets honest about the career setbacks that almost pushed her out of tech, the personal losses that forced her to pause, and why she couldn't sit out the AI revolution. You'll walk away with practical thinking on how to say no without guilt, how to build teams that never get stuck, why "creator vs. consumer" is the most important distinction for the next generation, and how AI will reshape the way we all develop judgment and expertise at work.Chapters:0:00 How Deb Liu Went from PayPal and Meta to Founding an AI Startup2:30 How Generative AI Arrived Faster Than Anyone in Tech Predicted3:45 Rapid Fire Q1 - What to Do When Things Get Hard6:10 Rapid Fire Q2 - How to Know When to Say Yes or No to Opportunities7:30 Rapid Fire Q3 - How to Stay Motivated When Results Are Slow to Come 9:05 Rapid Fire Q4 - How Introverts Can Learn to Speak Up and Lead at Work 12:00 Rapid Fire Q5 - How Taking a Risk at PayPal Changed Deb Liu's Entire Career13:45 How to Build a Startup Team Culture That Stays Unblocked and Moves Fast18:50 How AI Is Changing Entry-Level Jobs and What the Workforce Needs to Do About It23:15 How to Help Kids Become Creators in a World Built for Consumers26:35 How Ember AI Helps Companies Automate Without Needing Software Engineers35:55 How AI Can Expand Access to Therapy, Education, and Opportunity at ScaleFind Deb OnlineWebsite: https://debliu.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahliu/⁠ Substack: https://debliu.substack.com/ Ember AI: https://ember.new/

Hour 4: After the Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder last night, it's the official beginning of daily questions about LeBron James' future. If he was interested in joining the Golden State Warriors for next season, would you want to see it happen? For Silver and JD...yes, they would, and they tell you why as they close out Tuesday's show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The seven-figure dream is not the only definition of success. Lori shares the personal decision to leave a mastermind she loved after realizing the constant focus on scaling, bigger launches, and more growth no longer matched the life she actually wanted to build. This episode challenges the pressure of hustle culture and explores why so many midlife entrepreneurs are shifting toward businesses that prioritize freedom, flexibility, energy, and fulfillment instead of endless expansion. If you've been questioning whether bigger is truly better, this conversation will help you rethink what success looks like for this season of your life. What You'll Learn Why your definition of success naturally changes in midlife The real trade-offs behind scaling and constant business growth How to create a business model that supports your life instead of consuming it   Schedule a call to discuss personalized coaching at TalkWithLori.com Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com

Hour 4: After the Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder last night, it's the official beginning of daily questions about LeBron James' future. If he was interested in joining the Golden State Warriors for next season, would you want to see it happen? For Silver and JD...yes, they would, and they tell you why as they close out Tuesday's show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Jenna Ellsworth, National Account Manager for CareCredit, to tackle one of the most common — and costly — moments in any practice: the patient who was ready to say yes, but walked out the door anyway. Why does this keep happening? Steve and Jenna make the case that price objections are rarely just about money. More often, they're a signal that the patient wasn't given the right information, at the right moment, in the right way. And in most practices, that conversation is happening too late — or not at all. From when to introduce financing options during the patient journey, to how doctors and staff can bring it up naturally without feeling like a sales pitch, this episode offers a practical roadmap for keeping more patients in-house and helping them actually follow through on the care you're recommending. If you've ever watched a patient hesitate at checkout — or leave to "think about it" — this episode will change how you think about the price conversation and give your team the tools to have it with confidence.   To register for Vision Forward, visit idoc.net to reserve your spot.    Follow our Podcast on All Available Platforms Follow our Podcast on Instagram Follow IDOC on Facebook Follow IDOC on LinkedIn Watch our Podcast Video on YouTube

In this episode of Say Yes to the Mess Jami dives into The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion Part 3, as well as the latest on The Valley and Summer House. She gives her blunt opinions on Kyle and Dorit's “friendship,” unleashes on Danny Booko for how he treats Nia, and dissects the Summer House dinner heard ‘round the Bravoverse. Jami also teases an exciting and upcoming reality tv project she thinks fans will enjoy. Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Watch Say Yes to the Mess and Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair and subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest documentary recaps. Check out Jami's other podcast - Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Remember, fix your face and stay lookin' hot …because you don't want to end up with a crappy mugshot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Say "Yes!" to travel! Just check your calendar, book your flight, and pack your cute outfits:Cognac Jewelry School, FranceJune 27-July 4, 2026 or August 15-22, 2026: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations2027 Foundations: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations-2027SIn this episode, Wendy sits down with naturopathic doctor and fertility expert, Dr. Aumatma Simmons. Dr. Aumatma teaches how women operate on two clocks, the 24-hour circadian rhythm and the 28-day menstrual or moon cycle, and why syncing your life to your cycle is a superpower.They explore:How postmenopausal women can sync to the moon cycle (and why it helps with burnout)The four seasons of your cycle and what to do in each phaseWhy your hormones aren't the problem but indicators that something is out of alignmentThis is a conversation about reconnecting your head and your body. Dr. Aumatma walks through the menstrual cycle as seasons, starting with winter (the first 1-3 days when hormones are at baseline and intuition is strongest). Whether you're cycling or syncing to the moon, this framework helps you work with your physiology instead of fighting it.Connect with Dr. Aumatma:Egg Meets Sperm Podcast: holisticfertilityinstitute.com/podcastGet the first chapter of her book, Hormonal Leadership:  holisticfertilityinstitute.com/leadershipbookInstagram instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctorLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/aumatmaYouTube youtube.com/c/HolisticFertilityExpert________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Is it possible to help your adult children in a way that actually keeps them from growing? It's a difficult question, but an important one. Many parents want to support their children well, especially when their children face setbacks, financial stress, or uncertain times. Yet the way we offer help can shape not only their circumstances, but also their character. The goal isn't simply to make life easier. It's to help in ways that strengthen them rather than sideline them. When Love Needs Wisdom For many parents, this is a tender place to stand. You love your children deeply. You want to see them flourish. And when they struggle, every instinct says, Step in and fix it. That instinct often comes from a good place. But even good instincts need wisdom. Consider a baby bird hatching from its shell. It may seem compassionate to help it break free, but if you intervene too soon, the bird may not survive. The struggle of pushing through the shell is essential. It develops the strength and coordination needed for life outside the egg. The struggle isn't the problem. It's part of the preparation. In the same way, when we remove every difficulty from our children's lives, we may step in at the very moment when growth is meant to happen. When Support Slowly Becomes Dependence Most parental help begins with simple acts of care: Covering an unexpected bill Helping with a car repair Letting them move back home Offering temporary financial support None of these is inherently wrong. In many cases, they are loving and appropriate responses. But over time, those moments can accumulate. And eventually the question changes from How can I help? to Is this actually helping? Are you helping them move forward—or delaying lessons they need to learn? Are you offering support—or carrying responsibilities that now belong to them? That tension is real, and one of the hardest parts of parenting adult children is knowing when to step back. Support in Ways That Move Them Forward Healthy support should encourage progress, not prolong immaturity. This is an act of stewardship—not only of your resources, but of their formation. The goal is not to eliminate every hardship. Often, maturity takes root in the soil of challenge. Consider tying support to clear next steps, such as: Progress toward employment Pursuing education or training Contributing to household responsibilities Taking increasing ownership of personal expenses Working toward specific financial goals Support like this doesn't replace responsibility. It reinforces it. An adult child living at home is not automatically a sign of failure. Throughout history, including biblical times, multigenerational living was common and remains normal in many cultures today. The better question is not Where are they living? But are they growing in responsibility? Are they contributing? Learning? Planning? Taking steps toward independence? Those are the indicators that matter most. Burdens and Loads: Knowing the Difference Scripture offers a helpful framework for discerning when to step in and when to step back.  Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another's burdens.” Yet Galatians 6:5 says, “For each will have to bear his own load.” So which is it? The answer is both. A burden is something too heavy to carry alone—a crisis, deep hardship, or overwhelming circumstance. A load is the ordinary responsibility each person is meant to carry—daily choices, obligations, and personal stewardship. This distinction is helpfully explained in Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. They note that healthy relationships require clarity about what belongs to us and what belongs to someone else. Wisdom is knowing the difference. When parents consistently carry what belongs to their adult children, they may relieve pressure in the moment—but unintentionally prevent the growth that responsibility can produce. Protect Your Marriage and Financial Foundation Before offering significant financial help, it's wise to pause and talk with your spouse. Pray together. Discuss what you can realistically give, what you cannot sustain, and what patterns you want to avoid. Unity matters. So does financial stability. Just as flight attendants remind passengers to secure their own oxygen mask first, you need to protect your own financial foundation if you hope to help others well. Helping your children should not come at the expense of wise stewardship or unnecessary strain in your marriage. Trust God With Their Story Supporting adult children isn't about getting every decision perfectly right. It's about faithfully stewarding your role in this season—with wisdom, grace, and trust. God is at work in their lives even more than you are. Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is help. Sometimes it is to wait. Sometimes it is to say no. And often, the greatest gift you can offer is not rescue—but the opportunity to grow through responsibility, perseverance, and dependence on the Lord. Want to Go Deeper? The latest issue of Faithful Steward Magazine features an article titled Helping Adult Children Without Holding Them Back by Jim Henry, which explores this topic further with practical, biblical insight for families navigating these decisions. You can receive Faithful Steward Magazine each quarter directly to your mailbox when you become a FaithFi Partner with a gift of $35 a month or $400 a year. Learn more at FaithFi.com/Partner. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm 55, debt-free, own my home, and have about $360,000 saved, including $250,000 in my 401(k). I've been maxing out my 401(k), but next year I plan to reduce my income and drive less. When should I start shifting my 401(k) allocation from more aggressive to conservative? I'm 74, retired, and living on Social Security plus guaranteed IRA income. I also have two non-qualified fixed annuities. Should I begin taking money from one annuity now to spread out the taxes, or wait to avoid higher Medicare premiums and more Social Security taxation? And what should I ask my advisor to calculate for me? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Helping Adult Children Without Holding Them Back by Jim Henry (Article in Faithful Steward Magazine, Issue 5) Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. 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In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and the Center for Strong Public Schools' Alisha Searcy speak with Julie Young, edupreneur, innovator, and author of Say Yes! How Virtual Became Reality. She reflects on the pivotal moment in 1997 when she said “yes” to launching […]

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Say "Yes!" to travel! Just check your calendar, book your flight, and pack your cute outfits:Edinburgh, Scotland | July 6-10, 2026phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/edinburghCognac Jewelry School, FranceJune 27-July 4, 2026 or August 15-22, 2026: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations2027 Foundations: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations-2027In this episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Allison Alford, author of Good Daughtering, a researcher who spent 10 years studying what it means to be a good daughter to aging parents. Dr. Allison introduces the concept of being a "B-plus daughter"—showing up and doing the work without the unnecessary striving for A++ perfection in every role.They explore:Why we're grading ourselves on imaginary scorecards (and who's doing the grading anyway)The difference between hedonic happiness (fun in the moment) and eudaemonic happiness (life well lived)Why obligation doesn't mean unhappiness, and how to get comfortable with thatThis is a conversation about recognizing you're already doing it. Dr. Allison shares why women need more language for discussing daughtering, why we create expectations no one actually gave us, and how to give yourself permission to be enough exactly as you are.Connect with Dr. Allison:Instagram @daughtering101Daughtering101.comReferenced in this Episode:Martin Seligman - Positive Psychology Center: https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/people/martin-ep-seligmanOn Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen: https://a.co/d/0fGeOtwQ________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

In this episode of Say Yes to the Mess Jami dives more into the Summer House scandal involving Amanda Batula and West Wilson. She runs through her reasons why she believes their relationship began in the Summer of 2025, and NOT in February 2026 as West and Amanda claim. Jami also runs through her reasons for having beef with just about every cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She also shares details about a fun night out celebrating Katie Ginella's birthday in Newport Beach. Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Watch Say Yes to the Mess and Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair and subscribe so you don't miss out on the latest documentary recaps. Check out Jami's other podcast - Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Remember, fix your face and stay lookin' hot …because you don't want to end up with a crappy mugshot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices