Podcasts about saying yes

As we continue our Steubenville SOUTH Summer Series, Kristi sits down with three different guests whose stories all point to the same truth: God works through willing hearts.First, Jennifer and Carmen share how a simple invitation from their daughters grew into a thriving youth group in Iota, Louisiana. What started with just four teens became nearly sixty students through unexpected generosity, faithful leadership, and a community that rallied behind the next generation.Next, Fr. Tom Wilson joins us from Minnesota to share his incredible vocation story—from CPA to Catholic priest—and offers wisdom for anyone discerning God's call on their life. He also reflects on why Steubenville conferences continue to be such a powerful launching point for young Catholics.Finally, high school student Dale Simon shares what Steubenville has meant to his own faith journey, the impact of Adoration, and why he believes every teen should experience a weekend like this.In this episode: How one "yes" transformed a parish youth ministry  God's provision through an entire community  A priest's journey from accounting to the altar  Why Steubenville continues to impact generations  A teen's perspective on encountering Christ in Adoration  Encouragement for anyone discerning God's call Support the show

Do you struggle to say YES to the things God places on your heart? It's a struggle for many of us, including Jonah in the Bible. Today, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches from the story of Jonah and the power of saying YES to God's will and the dangers of saying NO. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails  Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories  You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.  

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What if one of the biggest reasons you're emotionally eating during menopause has nothing to do with food? In this episode, I share a coaching conversation that uncovered a pattern I see in so many women in menopause. The habit of saying "yes" when your body is desperately asking you to say "no." We often believe we're being loving, helpful, or selfless, but when we repeatedly ignore what we truly want, the emotional discomfort doesn't disappear. It often shows up through overeating instead. I also explain how people-pleasing can quietly fuel emotional eating, why learning to recognize your body's signals is the first step toward change, and how practicing awareness can help you begin honoring yourself without guilt. You don't have to start by making huge changes. Sometimes simply noticing when you want to say no is where everything begins to shift. Enjoy the show! Free Guide: Download the Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause Guide at drdebbutler.com/podcast-companion-guide Mini Session: Ready to master your mind? Book a free mini session at drdebbutler.com/workwithme Thinner Peace Quiz: Take the quiz at drdebbutler.com/quiz to identify your obstacles to eating when hungry and stopping when full Peace with Food 30-Day Course - Available at www.drdebbutler.com/joy Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It's the best place to start! If you've been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you're loving it – pass on the good word!  What You'll Learn From This Episode Why people-pleasing can quietly fuel emotional eating. How ignoring what your body is telling you creates unnecessary urges. The connection between uncomfortable emotions and overeating. Why awareness comes before lasting change. Small, practical ways to begin honoring yourself without feeling selfish.   

Kelly Nierstedt never planned to lead a hospital. She is a first-generation college graduate who worked on Wall Street out of high school, went to nursing school as a second career, and wanted nothing more than to be the best labor and delivery nurse she could be. Then the taps on the shoulder started. Take on this project. Take on this unit. Take on another. Today, Kelly is the president of Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, one of the largest and most complex hospitals in Florida and home to the region's Level 1 Trauma Center — and senior vice president of the Orlando Region. She got there without an MBA, without a finance background, and without ever checking all the boxes first. In this episode of Inspiring Women, Laurie McGraw sits down with Kelly to trace the path from the bedside at Hackensack University Medical Center, to leading OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria — where she built a care-closer-to-home model so families no longer had to drive four hours to Chicago — to becoming the inaugural president of Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, one of the busiest delivery hospitals in the nation. Then came the second yes: leading the adult flagship hospital, where the one thing they don't do is the one thing she was trained in. Laurie and Kelly met at the Women Business Leaders Conference, where Kelly spoke about complexity in healthcare today. Topics Covered: - From Wall Street in the late 80s to nursing school on loans — a second career with no roadmap - Why Kelly said yes to every tap on the shoulder, and the Plan B mindset that made her fearless - Why women wait to check every box before saying yes — and why she never did - The move from New Jersey to Peoria, Illinois, and convincing a resistant leadership team with data - Recruiting physicians to middle America — and why they stayed - Interviewing for the Winnie Palmer presidency while on vacation in Fort Lauderdale - Why she puts on scrubs in every role: answering phones, filling water jugs, showing the team she cares - Walking into a Level 1 Trauma Center as a mom-baby nurse — and why not knowing made her a better leader - Four years in, every member of her original team is still there or has been promoted - "The keeper of the culture": what a hospital president actually does - Why her team members — not patients — are the most important people in the building - Move fast, fail fast: why healthcare's caution can leave patients behind - Transforming a large, tactical board into a smaller, strategic, deliberately diverse one - The patient suicide that shook her — and the board meeting where she cried, said "I'm not doing well," and was met with open arms - Her advice to senior women executives: you're not perfect, no one expects you to be, and vulnerability will serve you Kelly's story is proof that the path to the top doesn't require a pedigree — it requires the courage to say yes before you feel ready, the humility to learn from the experts around you, and the heart to never lose sight of who you're serving. As she puts it: "We're not perfect. We're just people trying to do a good job every day. Be open about that, and you will be just fine." Inspiring Women is hosted by Laurie McGraw, Chief Commercial Officer at Transcarent, former SVP of the American Medical Association, former President of Allscripts, and a 30-year healthcare executive committed to advancing women into leadership. Full episode wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.

Saying yes to opportunities you haven't planned for is where the best moments of your life actually happen. Not the milestones. The moments. On the Fourth of July, my friend Nicole and I drove a 1960s golf cart straight into a parade we weren't part of. No permission, no plan, just a "what if" and a "let's do it." What happened next changed how I think about my calendar, my business, and every opportunity I've been too scheduled to notice. Here's what I get into: The real reason we chase certainty when we say we want freedom, and what it costs us A moment from that Fourth of July that shows exactly how opportunity actually shows up (hint: it never looks like opportunity) The one skill most entrepreneurs skip that would tell them whether they're hearing intuition or just fear If you've been waiting for permission to say yes to something that isn't on the plan, this one's for you. Check out the full episode page: https://thelituplife.com/post/saying-yes-to-opportunities-you-didnt-plan-for Helpful Links

Could the clients bringing in the most revenue also be the ones quietly damaging your agency from the inside out? Are you confusing growth with progress while unknowingly building systems around chaos, burnout, and misalignment?In this episode of The Agency Blueprint podcast, we explore how saying yes to the wrong clients can slowly erode an agency's profitability, delivery quality, team morale, and long-term scalability. We also discuss the hidden financial and emotional costs of poor client fit.Don't miss this episode to learn more about intentional agency growth, client qualification, and operational clarity.Key Questions:[01:04] Has your agency outgrown the survival mindset of accepting every opportunity that comes your way?[11:26] Have you fully defined what an ideal-fit client actually looks like for your agency?[08:43] Is working with the wrong clients preventing your agency from serving the right ones?[16:00] Have your business decisions slowly turned work you once loved into something exhausting?What You'll Discover: [01:04] How fear-based decision-making keeps you trapped in unhealthy client relationships long after you should have evolved beyond them.[02:25] How delivery chaos begins when agencies sell work outside their standard systems and expertise.[04:26] How agencies often over-engineer systems in an attempt to compensate for fundamentally misaligned client relationships.[06:00] How frustration spreads throughout an agency when stressed team members begin affecting communication and collaboration.[07:43] How saying yes to the wrong clients prevents you from focusing on the work they are actually built to do well.[09:40] How agencies damage their market positioning by continuously taking on unrelated or adjacent work.[11:26] The importance of clearly defining the demographic, psychographic, and operational characteristics of an ideal client.[14:18] How specialization creates better client outcomes, stronger team confidence, and smoother delivery systems.[16:00] How many agency owners unintentionally create businesses that make them dislike the work they once loved.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!In this episode, Wendy sits down with Karla Freeman, a therapist, somatic experiencing practitioner, writer, filmmaker, artist, tango dancer, and playwright. Karla's life is a masterclass in reinvention. She's lived in 5 countries, traveled to 40, and built multiple careers—each one aligned with creativity and transformation. But her story isn't about constantly running. It's about saying yes. To imagination. To calls. To the next chapter, even when the current one is beautiful.They explore:How discovering your voice and realizing you have insight worth sharing changes everythingReinvention as a spiritual practice: following the call even when you have to leave wonderful things behindLiving outside the box and what happens when you stop trying to fit into your family of origin's moldKarla's philosophy is simple: fall down, get up, do it wrong long enough to learn the lesson. She's been a social worker, therapist, dancer, writer, and now a playwright—gathering all her experiences into one piece. She's lived in Brooklyn, Manhattan, California, Argentina, and Ecuador. She's followed her teachers, her instincts, and her imagination. And she's discovered that the universe supports the people brave enough to say yes.Connect with Karla:KarlaFreemanStoryteller.comGet her book, Creating Magic in Midlife: 101 Questions and Answers to Reinvent Your Work, Relationships, and Life!: amazon.com/Creating-Magic-Midlife-Questions-Relationships/dp/0976554003?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________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.

Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. This week's episode is a personal story about what it really means to have a business built around your life, one that lets you say yes to the people and moments that matter most, even when they show up without warning. Elizabeth shares the story of reconnecting with a childhood best friend during a hard season, dropping everything for a week to help her, and what that trip revealed about the freedom in entrepreneurship she has spent years building toward.   This episode is for anyone who has ever felt torn between showing up for their business and showing up for their people, and anyone quietly wondering if entrepreneurship is actually giving them the freedom they were promised. Elizabeth talks through the guilt that can creep in before saying yes to something big, the difference between building a life around a business versus a business around a life, and why community, both personal and professional, is not optional. She also gets honest about what it felt like to unplug for an entire week and trust that her business would still be there when she got back.   If you needed a reminder that the whole point of this was never just the business itself, this one is for you. Take a listen, and let yourself sit with the question: what is your business actually allowing you to do?

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In this episode of The Intelligence Report, Dylan Welch sits down with Gia Espinoza, Miss Earth 2026, to discuss the experiences that have shaped her journey beyond the pageant stage. From her philanthropic work and commitment to environmental stewardship to embracing new challenges and constantly seeking opportunities to learn, Gia shares why personal growth begins by putting yourself in unfamiliar situations.The conversation explores service, curiosity, leadership, and the mindset that has helped her become an advocate for causes larger than herself. Whether she's working with communities, supporting conservation initiatives, or stepping into entirely new experiences, Gia explains why growth comes from saying yes to opportunities that push you outside your comfort zone.Support the show

Wallo267 is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and cultural force who transformed 20 years in prison into a life of purpose, impact, and reinvention. In this episode, he joins Max to discuss his new book, Yes to You, No to Them, and the power of saying no, choosing yourself, and living with urgency.This episode is proudly sponsored by:LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.Jaspr is a powerful and beautiful at home air-scrubber that passively makes your home environment healthier by removing allergens, VOCs, dust, pollen, and more, from the air. Get $200 off each one you purchase at https://jaspr.co/genius using code GENIUS.

This week, Logan shares one of the most important skills she's developed as an event professional: knowing what to ask before saying yes to a project. She shares why she became more intentional about evaluating opportunities, what she needed to learn about scope, budget clarity, and client fit before she could confidently take on new work, and how she uses soft holds as a tool that benefits both her and her clients. If you've ever said yes to something and immediately regretted it, this episode is for you.SHOW NOTES:Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshopLearn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestLogan's Travel Printer - https://amzn.to/4w5i2DpTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)

My guest for this and next week's podcast episodes is author, speaker, and ministry founder Marilyn Johnson, who joins me from England to share her remarkable story of healing and faith. Marilyn's book, Divine Revelation: The Ten Ways God Heals, was born out of her own journey of restoration. In this first episode, she recounts the difficult experience of becoming pregnant at age eighteen by a man in his thirties who abandoned her. Alone, frightened, and facing judgment from her church, Marilyn found little support from those around her. Even her parents, struggling with their own limitations, did not know how to help her navigate the crisis. At one of the darkest moments of her life, Marilyn considered terminating her pregnancy. Yet it was there that God met her in a profound way. He challenged her to trust Him with both her unborn child and her future. Marilyn chose to say yes. That decision marked the beginning of a life-changing journey of intimacy with the God who loved her completely and without reservation. Her story is a beautiful testimony of grace, redemption, and the healing power of God's faithful presence.   Connect with Marilyn:  https://www.marilynjauthor.com/ Her Book: Divine Restoration: The Ten Ways God Heals https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GVDQF5V4     To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

Nobody tells you what you're actually signing up for when you say yes to kids ministry. The confetti, the costumes, and the camp stories look great from the outside — but what happens behind the curtain? In this episode, Tom, Cole, and Vicky get refreshingly honest about their calling, their biggest ministry mistakes, and the lessons that shaped them into the leaders they are today. From Cole's leap from volunteer to multi-site programming director before finishing college, to Tom's life-changing encounter with a six-year-old girl in Detroit who didn't know who God was, to Vicky's unexpected pivot from aspiring special ed teacher to children's pastor — every story is proof that the calling to kids ministry is deeply personal, rarely predictable, and always worth saying yes to. The team also shares their most cringe-worthy "what was I thinking?" moments — including an indoor pyrotechnic object lesson that sent 300 kids running for their lives and a camp tornado watch that turned into a real-time safety scramble. You'll laugh, maybe tear up, and definitely feel seen. Whether you're brand new to kids ministry leadership or you're in a hard season wondering if you made the right call, this episode is your reminder: God's not done writing your story. This Week's Better Together Challenge: Write your personal ministry calling statement. Answer these four questions — What do you believe about your calling? Why does it matter to you? How has God wired and prepared you? And what future do you want to help create? Share your answers in the Kid Ministry Collective Facebook Group at kidministrycollective.com.

What do you do when a brilliant, Oxford- or Cambridge-educated graduate walks into your office, chronically late, completely uncommitted to the business, but undeniably sharp? If you're Mike Harle, you don't fire them—you tell them to follow their heart and join the circus. This week, we sit down for an exclusive, world-first public interview with Mike Harle, the former UK Chief Marketing Officer of Shell. In a legendary two-minute conversation around the year 2000, Mike looked past the corporate KPI metrics of a young, nervous junior executive named Jimmy Carr and gave him the ultimate piece of career advice: Do give up your day job. In this episode, Mike shares the fascinating backstory behind one of comedy's most famous career pivots, why he turned down an exclusive UK deal with a struggling new startup called Red Bull, and what it truly means to manage potential over performance.

One bold "yes" rerouted Ashley Segura's career from local journalism into digital marketing, eventually leading her to Search Lab after 15 years across agencies, in-house teams, and companies she built along the way.In this episode, we get practical about what actually makes marketing work, why the "one-stop shop" promise breaks agencies, how niching down improves delivery, and what real mentorship looks like beyond just inspiration. Ashley breaks down her tactical approach to ICP and persona development, using marketing audits and sales call transcripts to align stakeholders and prioritize revenue-driving channels. If you're thinking about leading a marketing team in 2026 or building a marketing department from scratch, you'll walk away with frameworks you can apply immediately.Episode Highlights:This episode tells the tale of how saying yes to an insurance agent's website request launched a 15-year career in digital marketing, and why fear is often a signal you're on the right path.Ashley shares the hard-knocks lessons from running four agencies: being a one-stop shop burns you out, and the narrower the focus, the better the results and the happier the clients.Ashley details the ICP development process she uses at SearchLab: pulling real customer language from call transcripts and letting the data replace gut-feeling arguments in stakeholder conversations.The conversation affirms that the best evergreen content serves multiple personas through an accessible, step-by-step structure, rather than trying to be everything to everyone.Ashley explains how to keep the ROI engine running while doing the invisible operational work that takes months but changes everything downstream.Episode Links: Ashley Segura on LinkedInSearchLab Digital Website Send us Fan MailFollow The Digital Marketing Mentor:Website and Blog: thedmmentor.comInstagram: @thedmmentorLinkedin: @thedmmentorYouTube: @thedmmentorInterested in Digital Marketing Services, Careers, or Courses? Check out more from the TDMM Family:Optidge.com - Full Service Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO, PPC, Paid Social, and Lead Generation efforts for established B2C and B2B businesses and organizations.ODEOacademy.com - Digital Marketing online education and course platform. ODEO gives you solid digital marketing knowledge to launch/boost your career or understand your business's digital marketing strategy.

If you've ever felt responsible for everyone else's happiness, struggled to set boundaries, or found yourself saying yes when you really meant no, this conversation is for you. Paula Mathias, author of The Yes Test Method, joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about people pleasing, overcommitment, burnout, confidence, and why being the dependable one can come at a cost. We explore how women are conditioned to prioritise everyone else's comfort, why rejection isn't personal, and how learning to speak up can change everything. In this episode we talk about: • People pleasing and burnout in women • Why saying no feels so uncomfortable • The conditioning behind "good girl" behaviour • Boundaries without guilt • Speaking up and advocating for yourself • Why resentment builds when we avoid discomfort • Overthinking and worst-case scenarios • The fear of rejection and how to stop taking it personally • Why women often underestimate themselves • How to stop saying yes to everything Find out more about Paula here: https://paulamathias.com/  Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/  Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach 

An episode that looks at the benefits of both.Have you ever had a tough time making a decision?Like when to say yes and when to say no, and when each of those is in your best interest?When it will be for the greater good of those around you, and even farther out, depending on what it is that you do, and who you are, the kind of influence you have, the gifts you've been given, and how you use them?We are looking at when to say yes, and when to say no today on Unabashed You. We are very grateful that you're here as we celebrate our 300th episode. Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.If you'd like to receive ongoing inspiration via email, and/ or if you want to attend our monthly FREE webinar, email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com. The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms.Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

 In this episode of Pizza and Side Hugs, the hosts discuss the importance of saying yes in Catholic Youth Ministry. They explore the balance between saying no and yes, emphasizing the need for discernment and trust in the Holy Spirit. The conversation includes examples of successful initiatives that emerged from saying yes, the significance of piloting new ideas, and the role of parent involvement in ministry. The hosts also highlight the importance of communicating the reasons behind their decisions to foster understanding and support within the community.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Saying Yes in Ministry03:12 The Importance of Discernment in Ministry05:53 Piloting New Ideas and Events08:49 Building Community Through Upperclassmen Engagement11:47 Saying Yes to Challenging Ideas14:59 The Role of Parent Involvement17:50 Communicating the Reasons Behind Our Yes21:08 Conclusion and Invitation for Listener EngagementLinksListen to more episodes: https://pizzasidehugs.buzzsprout.compizzasidehugs@gmail.com

Excommunicated for Saying Yes to God: Father Anne, the Twelve Apostles, and the Future of Women's Leadership in the Church What happens when a woman believes God has called her to the priesthood, but the Church says no? In this thought-provoking episode of Your Radical Truth, Deacon Margaret Mary O'Connor welcomes Father Anne, a Roman Catholic woman priest who chose to follow what she believed was God's call, despite knowing it would lead to excommunication. Together, they explore one of the most controversial issues in Christianity: the exclusion of women from ordained ministry. Father Anne examines the Church's longstanding argument that Jesus chose only twelve male apostles and offers a historical, biblical, and theological perspective that challenges many commonly held assumptions. The conversation delves into the role of Mary Magdalene, the women who followed Jesus throughout his ministry, and the often-overlooked contributions women made in the earliest Christian communities. Father Anne also discusses how cultural attitudes toward women shaped Church teaching over the centuries and why she believes the conversation about ordination justice is far from over. This episode is not simply about who stands at the altar. It is about equality, conscience, leadership, and the future of a Church that continues to wrestle with questions of authority and inclusion. Whether you agree with Father Anne's position or not, this conversation will challenge you to think deeply about faith, tradition, and what it means to answer God's call. Learn more: https://yourradicaltruth.com/054-father-anne/

The Shifting Focus Experience - https://john-bunn.com/the-shifting-focus-experience  For Jack and Alyssa of Film & Fable, it led to shooting 57 weddings in a single year, traveling nonstop, building a destination wedding brand, and eventually discovering what kind of business they actually wanted to build. In this episode of Shifting Focus, we dive into the real story behind Film & Fable. We talk about the early hustle years, finding their ideal clients, refining their brand, navigating life as new parents, charging higher prices with confidence, and learning that success isn't about saying yes to everything. It's about building a business that aligns with the life you want to live. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for wedding filmmakers, photographers, and creative entrepreneurs who are trying to find clarity in their business and create a brand that feels intentional. Connect with Jack & Alyssa Website: https://www.filmandfable.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmandfableco  Join The Exposure Triangle https://theexposuretriangle.com/ 

Send us Fan Mailn this episode, Laura walks you through a “pipeline detox” to help you stop saying yes to almost ideal leads that quietly drain your calendar, energy, and profit. If you feel busy but not truly productive, this is your reset. You'll learn how to sort every inquiry into three simple categories, Green, Yellow, or Red, so you can quickly spot which leads are aligned, which ones could work with boundaries, and which ones are a hard no because they are misaligned, unrealistic, discount-seeking, or asking for free labor.From there, Laura shares the detox framework starting with the most important step: defining your non-negotiables. This includes your minimum project investment or design fee, the scope you do and do not take on, your purchasing and procurement policy, decision-maker requirements, geographic radius or site visit expectations, and a timeline reality check. When your standards are clear, you stop making decisions from scarcity and start running your business like a premium brand with a process that protects both profitability and peace.Finally, you'll learn how to run a structured Fit Check call, which is your discovery call reframed as a qualification conversation, not a free consult. Laura breaks down how to confirm the basics, clarify budget and expectations, and commit to a clear next step, whether that's onboarding, redirecting to a smaller starter offer, or kindly exiting the lead. This episode will leave you with language, boundaries, and a system you can use immediately to create a cleaner pipeline, stronger clients, and a calmer schedule.In just one focused hour, we'll dive into whatever you need most—pricing strategies, client management, attracting high-end clients or building repeat business. You'll get clarity, strategy, and expert advice based on my 27+ years of running a thriving, seven-figure design firm.This is your chance to get real answers to the questions you've been dying to ask—from someone who's actually been there.Book your session as you need it—no strings attached.Be sure to follow along on Instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces + @thorntondesign to stay up to date on what we're talking about next week. If you love our podcast, please, please, please leave us a review. If you have any questions or topic ideas OR you wish to be a guest email us thebusinessofbeautifulspaces@gmail.com or find us on instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspacesLaura Thornton is the  principle designer of Thornton Design Inc, located in Kleinburg, ON.  Since founding the company in 1999, Laura has been committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients. Thornton Design is an experienced team of creative talents, focused on curating beautiful residential and commercial spaces in the Toronto, Ontario area and beyond. Now sharing all the years of experience with other interior designers to create a world of collaboration and less competition. The Business of Beautiful Spaces  I @thebusinessofbeautifulspacesThornton Design                                      I @thorntondesign

Saying Yes to God Acts 2:37-39 Valley View Church of Christ 06/14/26 Sunday Morning Sermon Spencer Furby

Most conversations about unassisted birth focus on the family's autonomy and the right to choose. This episode looks at the doula's side of that conversation. A doula who says yes to supporting an unassisted birth is making an autonomous choice too. And most of them are saying yes without understanding the potential legal, professional, and personal consequences that may come with it. There is no universally safe version of saying yes. Intervening if something goes wrong, standing by, leaving, all of it carries consequences most doulas have never considered. And the safety net they depend on when a medical provider is present doesn't exist there. Both sides of this arrangement deserve to understand what they are agreeing to before anyone says yes. Join me as we open up the conversation about the doula's autonomy that the birth community has been missing.  

Have you ever said yes and felt your stomach drop the second the word left your mouth? Have you ever gone along with something, not because you wanted to, but because saying no felt too risky, too selfish, or just too hard? That discomfort has a name, and it runs a lot deeper than conflict avoidance or wanting to keep the peace. People pleasing is a fear based pattern, and in this episode, we get into what's really driving it, why saying no can feel almost impossible, and what it actually costs you when your self worth gets tied to how much you give. In this episode, you'll hear: What people pleasing in relationships really looks like: overgiving, over-helping, and automatically going along with what everyone else wants Where genuine kindness ends and self abandonment begins, and how to recognize which one's driving you How self worth, approval seeking, and conditional love shape the way you try to stay accepted and loved Why body image can become another arena where people pleasers learn to seek approval and shrink themselves to fit in How simple boundary language can help you pause before the automatic yes takes over Why learning to sit with discomfort is the real path to choosing yourself If you've ever felt responsible for everyone else's comfort, this one's for you. Your self worth was never supposed to depend on how much you help, how agreeable you are, or how well you keep the peace. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria   Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Join The Nourished Table: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/recipe-club   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!

A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The Call of Elisha: Faithfulness, Consistency, and Saying Yes to GodSummary: When Elijah threw his mantle on Elisha, it revealed how God calls ordinary, faithful people out of everyday consistency and into something greater — with purpose often clearer than the details.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Transition to Elisha02:00 - Comparing Elijah & Elisha03:52 - Reading: 1 Kings 19:19–2107:08 - Consistency & Being Chosen11:05 - Trusting God for Rewards13:02 - Don't Promote Yourself16:38 - The Mantle & Its Anointing22:00 - Following Before Leading24:32 - Confidence Without All the Details27:20 - Leaving Well to Enter Well

Most coaches spend their careers shaping athletes. Rustin Dodd and Elise Devlin spend theirs learning from them — and what they've found might change how you coach.Rustin and Elise write NY Times feature, The Peak for The Athletic, a section devoted to the mental side of elite sports. In this episode with JP Nerbun, they unpack what a year of "I Tried" journalism has taught them: Kobe's silence practice, Michael Phelps' freestyle journaling, Buzz Williams writing four to five letters a day, an Olympian who approaches every failure with childlike curiosity, and a reminder from David Ortiz about what it actually means to bounce back. The thread running through all of it: curiosity.For coaches who want to understand what's going on inside their athletes — and maybe inside themselves — before it becomes a problem.Chapters(00:00) Intro: JP on The Athletic's Peak(02:39) Ted Lasso's Real-Life Inspiration(07:41) Elise: D1 Swimmer to Peak Journalist(11:48) The Performance Info Gap(13:01) How The Peak Section Was Born(16:18) What The Peak Is Not(19:20) I Tried: Living Athletes' Habits(21:31) Silence, Emotions, and Journaling(23:13) How Athletes Find Their Rituals(25:41) Curiosity: The #1 Athlete Trait(26:41) Buzz Williams Letter-Writing(28:38) Gratitude and Failure With Curiosity(30:53) The Power of Saying Yes(35:59) The Pat Riley Conditioning Test(36:31) 17s Story: Hardship as ConfidenceTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."That feeling of somebody saying yes to me is so powerful. And I oftentimes try to think about: how do I do a version of that? How do I say yes to people?"— Rustin Dodd"I thought about it and I was like — I guess I don't have silence."— Elise Devlin"I view all my failures with childlike curiosity."— Olympian Olivia Smoliga, cited by Elise Devlin2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: When something goes wrong in practice or a game, is your first instinct to fix it, blame it, or get curious about it? Which of those responses is actually coachable?Q2: What is one mental tool or daily habit your athletes don't know about — and when did you last share it with them?1 Resource to Go DeeperThe Peak by Rustin Dodd and Elise Devlin | The AthleticThe Athletic's section devoted to the mental side of elite sports. The "I Tried" series is essential reading for any coach curious about what elite performance looks like from the inside.Visit The Athletic hereKey TakeawaysThe Best Athletes Are Obsessively CuriousReflection Teaches More Than Experience AloneSilence Is a Performance ToolTreat Failure Like a ScientistGratitude Does Real WorkSay Yes More Than You Think You ShouldGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach — community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

Youth Pastor Cameron shares his testimony from youth camp and challenges us to say yes. Pastor Pam shares about her experience at TPUSA. And Pastor Mark brings the Word from 1 John 4, reminding us that the Greater One living on the inside of us is more powerful than anything we face in the world.

You know what you need to do, but something keeps stopping you from taking action.   In this episode, I share two client stories that reminded me how powerful it is when women finally trust their own inner knowing. One client described her experience as moving from black and white to Technicolor. Another came to coaching believing she couldn't lose weight and wasn't sure she could change her drinking habits.   What changed wasn't a diet plan. What changed was how they saw themselves.   You'll hear about self-worth, awareness, and learning to ask "What do I want?" created immediate shifts for these women and why saying yes to yourself may be the first step toward creating the results you've wanted for years. Enjoy the show! Free Guide: Download the Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause Guide at drdebbutler.com/podcast-companion-guide   Mini Session: Ready to master your mind? Book a free mini session at drdebbutler.com/workwithme   Thinner Peace Quiz: Take the quiz at drdebbutler.com/quiz to identify your obstacles to eating when hungry and stopping when full Peace with Food 30-Day Course - Available at www.drdebbutler.com/joy Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It's the best place to start! If you've been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you're loving it – pass on the good word!  What You'll Learn From This Episode Why knowing what you need and acting on it are two different things How one client described coaching as going from "black and white to Technicolor" Why self-worth often matters more than food plans and weight loss strategies The hidden reason many women keep overeating or overdrinking How learning to ask "What do I want?" changes everything

Every yes you give has a cost. And for people pleasers that cost is almost always paid from the same account — their own time, energy, peace, and sense of self. In today's episode, Celeste makes the hidden math of people pleasing visible — and helps you see that every yes you say to someone else is simultaneously a no to something inside yourself. Today's shift: Look at your last three yeses — and identify what you said no to yourself in order to say yes to them. Events Store Follow Celeste podcast page on tick tock , facebook and instagram Follow STWYT Wellness center on tick tock , facebook and instagram

There's a moment that happens every day that most people never really notice. Someone asks you something — a favor, a plan, a request — and before you've even checked in with yourself, you've already said yes. Not because it feels aligned. Not because you've chosen it. But because it's faster, easier, and keeps everything moving smoothly. And over time, these small moments start to add up in ways you don't immediately see. You can end up feeling tired, stretched, or slightly disconnected from yourself — without being able to point to one clear reason why. What's really happening isn't about overcommitment. It's about a pattern of not pausing long enough to include yourself in your own decisions. In this episode, we slow that moment down and bring awareness to what changes when you begin to stay with yourself before you respond. Cheers, Marie

In this episode of "The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith," guest Rhonda Stoppe reflects on the lessons she's learned from studying the mothers of the Bible. She challenges the myth that a mother's success is determined by her children's choices, and shares practical insight on handling mom guilt, comparison, and prodigal children. Highlighting fearless, flawed, and faithful biblical moms—including Rahab, Esther, Rebecca, Naomi, and unnamed women—Rhonda encourages listeners to focus on daily faithfulness, embrace mentorship, and trust God's work beyond what they can see. Her stories and biblical wisdom offer hope that ordinary, imperfect mothers can make an extraordinary impact.

Choosing to live a life submitted to God's authority, aligning our will with His, gives us the ability to resist temptation. Saying "Yes" to Jesus, leads to a life of spiritual fulfillment and victory over our enemy. By Dave Bartlett

In this episode of The Forgotten Podcast, Jami sits down with Candace Smouse, a TFI advocate from Spokane, Washington, who is a foster, adoptive, and birth mom to six kids. Fostering as a family for five years, Candace shares her journey of opening her home to children with special needs and navigating the unique joys and demands of raising her now-adopted son who has autism. She explores the common fears foster parents face when considering a special needs placement and offers insight on moving forward through the unknown with faith and expectation. Candace candidly details the realities of bringing her son home just before his fourth birthday as his fourth placement in a short span of time. She describes the initial challenges of caring for a child who was completely nonverbal, not potty trained, and struggling with behavior and severe dietary restrictions. Through her family's story, she highlights the exhausting early months, the complex dynamics and feelings of parental guilt that can surface with biological siblings, and the turning point of finding the right in-home therapeutic support. The conversation also breaks down the different levels of autism to help listeners better understand the wide spectrum of care children may require. Candace shares practical advice on how to become a "squeaky wheel" and fiercely advocate within the school system, utilizing resources like Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and special education accommodations. Ultimately, this episode provides deep encouragement for any caregiver feeling isolated or overwhelmed in the thick of special needs parenting. Candace points listeners toward a profound hope rooted in the Lord, reminding foster and adoptive families that they are never truly alone and that stepping into the hard places can expand a family's world with unexpected blessings, deeper empathy, and unconditional love. About the Guest Candace Smouse is a TFI advocate based in Spokane, Washington. She has been married for 18 years and is a mother to six children through birth, foster care, and adoption. With five years of active fostering experience, Candace is deeply passionate about serving the foster care community, supporting families, and sharing the lessons she has learned through years of dedicated care for her adopted son with autism. In This Episode An introduction to Candace's background and how a recurring dream prepped her heart to accept a special needs placement. The realities of navigating the foster care licensing system and handling the emotional weight of saying no to difficult placements. A look into the early days with her son Anthony, including the challenge of being his fourth placement in less than six months. Understanding the three levels of autism, ranging from high-functioning traits to intense, around-the-clock physical care needs. Navigating the hidden challenges of special needs parenting, such as public outbursts, sibling jealousy, and the pressure of public judgment. Learning to advocate in the school system by utilizing therapeutic partners, tracking data, and calling IEP meetings. How special needs parenting expands a family's perspective, fostering deep empathy, awareness, and immediate acceptance within biological children. A message of hope and perseverance for caregivers enduring seasons of parenting exhaustion and spiritual despair. Resources + Links Learn more about The Forgotten Initiative - https://theforgotteninitiative.org/ Follow TFI on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theforgotteninitiative/ Full Spectrum Parent by Christian Parenting (podcast) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-parent-christian-autism-support-special/id1589016732 The Warner Boys by Ana and Curt Warner (book) - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40552513-the-warner-boys Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm (book) - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/163659.Ten_Things_Every_Child_with_Autism_Wishes_You_Knew  

Some shop owners are born into machining. Others stumble into it through YouTube, side jobs, and a little bit of "sure, I think we can fit that D11 dozer cylinder on the mill." Leighton Hill's story has a little bit of all of it. In this episode of MakingChips, we continue our Gen CNC series with Leighton Hill of Hillco, a young shop owner from the Kansas City area who grew up around manual machines, learned CNC through hands-on experimentation, and is now building a real business from nights, weekends, Facebook groups, local relationships, and whatever work comes through the door. Leighton shares how his dad's hobby shop sparked his interest in machining, why he originally had no interest in CNC, and how a used Hurco mill changed the direction of his life. From a cramped two-car garage to a 40x60 shop, he's been slowly turning a family passion into a serious business opportunity. We dig into the realities of starting small: pricing jobs without overcomplicating it, finding work through word of mouth, learning from YouTube, quoting overflow work, considering job boards, and deciding when it makes sense to invest in new equipment. Leighton also talks about his goal of going full-time, possibly moving into a larger shared shop, and eventually building a small team around production and aerospace work. Because if you're not learning, quoting, building relationships, and making chips, you're not making money. Segments (0:00) How a Facebook machinist group unexpectedly led to a real customer (0:35) Introducing Leighton Hill of Hillco and the Gen CNC series (2:16) Leighton's journey from manual machining to learning CNC (7:02) Starting Hillco as a side business and building momentum (8:55) Expanding into job shop work and growing into a 40x60 shop (10:20) Why we love the quality of SMW Autoblok's workholding  (11:06) Hillco's current machine lineup and capabilities (13:10) Learning machining through YouTube, mentors, and hands-on experience (16:40) Finding early work through word of mouth, neighbors, and Facebook groups (18:19) Considering job boards and overflow work as a learning opportunity (21:13) How Leighton approaches pricing, quoting, and simple job estimating (23:46) Exploring AI-assisted quoting and CAM tools like Toolpath (29:02) Why we created Hire MFG Leaders (and why you should use it) (30:34) Starting the LLC with low overhead and support from family (32:12) Thinking through ROI before investing in a CNC lathe (33:26) Leighton's goal to take Hillco full-time within the next year (36:35) Taking on any work early, then learning what to specialize in (37:27) Why walk-in repair work can lead to long-term production customers (41:54) Get a free report of sales opportunities in your area from FacturMFG.com/chips (43:00) Advice for young machinists who want to get started (44:55) Leighton's five-to-ten-year vision for Hillco (47:19) Building credibility with a website, Google profile, and customer reviews Resources mentioned on this episode Why we love the quality of SMW Autoblok's workholding  Why we created Hire MFG Leaders (and why you should use it) Get a free report of sales opportunities in your area from FacturMFG.com/chips TITANS of CNC Toolpath CloudNC Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

A conversation with keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and singer-songwriter, Rachel Druckenmiller. Essential listening for anyone ready to stop holding the best parts of themselves back. Some people find their way to a courageous pivot through careful planning. Others get there because life makes the decision for them. And then there's the kind of wisdom that only comes from having done both, and arriving somewhere you never could have mapped. Rachel Druckenmiller is the kind of guest who says things you'll be repeating to yourself for weeks. About what it means to say yes before you feel ready. About the difference between a life that looks successful and one that actually feels alive. About speaking your desires out loud, even the ones that seem too big, too unlikely, too far away. About how the things that fall apart are often quietly clearing the path to what's next. There is a particular kind of courage in letting yourself be seen doing the thing you love most. Rachel has had to find that courage more than once, in more than one arena. What she's discovered on the other side is nothing short of a blueprint for coming home to yourself. Links + Resources Full show notes Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

In Psalm 139, David celebrates a God who knows us completely and surrounds us with His presence. Join us as Helene Rosenberg explores what it means to trust the One who goes before us and behind us, and how saying yes to the Holy Spirit opens our hearts to His guidance, comfort, and direction.Watch “Saying Yes” on The Restoration App, Facebook, & YouTube or here: https://tinyurl.com/mv46p9dr#thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle

As we celebrate 12 years of Adventure Rider Radio motorcycle podcast, we're bringing back a story that still resonates today. Drawn together by motorcycles and a shared curiosity about the world, Maryna Matthew and Paul Knibbs left behind the security of established careers to pursue a life of adventure. Their journey is a powerful reminder that some of life's greatest opportunities begin with a single decision: to stop waiting and simply say yes.Links & ResourcesPhotos, links, and resources for this episodeMore episodes: Adventure Rider Radio and RAWSupport the show: Support ARRFollow Adventure Rider RadioInstagramFacebookAbout the PodcastSince 2014, Adventure Rider Radio has shared adventure motorcycle travel stories, Rider Skills, Deep Trouble episodes, tech and gear features, and conversations with riders from around the world. New episodes of ARR are released every Thursday, with new episodes of RAW released monthly on the 21st. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Harvard educated economist and mother of 8, Dr. Catherine Pakaluk joins Trending with Timmerie: Episode Guide Birth dearth — Why did women stop having babies and how do economic policies perpetuate the decreased birth rate? (2:55) What is different about the 5% of women who are choosing to have more children? (22:06) Having it all? Seasons of life (32:49) The Blood of Christ (40:44) The Holy Spirit & Pope Leo’s AI encyclical (41:54) Resources mentioned: Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth https://www.amazon.com/Hannahs-Children-Quietly-Defying-Dearth/dp/1684514576 https://pakaluk.com/ Catechism: The Name, Titles, and Symbols of the Holy Spirit https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_one/section_two/chapter_three/article_8/ii_the_name,_titles,_and_symbols_of_the_holy_spirit.html

Have you ever felt like there's more for your life, but you're afraid to take the first step?   In this episode, I'm joined by entrepreneur and business mentor Cristal Jacobo for a powerful conversation about burnout, motherhood, confidence, and building a business that actually fits the season of life you're in.   We talk about what it looks like to pivot your business without guilt, create aligned offers, and stop waiting until you feel fully "ready."   Cristal shares her journey from school teacher to building a global women's community and the mindset shifts that helped her grow without losing herself in the process.   If you're an ambitious mompreneur trying to balance business growth, family life, and personal fulfillment, this episode will encourage you to trust the "more" that's been calling you all along.   Connect with Cristal Website: https://www.cristaljacobo.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristal.jacobo/   

In this episode, we dive into the story of Mary and unpack what it really looked like for her to say a wholehearted “yes” to God. We talk about how Mary responded with trust instead of fear when the angel Gabriel told her she would carry Jesus, and how her curiosity and surrender opened the door for God to move in miraculous ways. From the stable in Bethlehem to the foot of the cross, Mary's life reminds us what it means to faithfully follow Jesus through the beautiful, confusing, ordinary, and heartbreaking moments. We also get super honest about the tension of trusting God when life feels unclear. From navigating relationships and fear to letting go of control and choosing faith over anxiety, we reflect on how Mary continually brought her heart to God instead of running from Him. If you're in a season where you're asking God for clarity, courage, or deeper trust, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged to lean in closer and say yes to wherever He's leading you. In This Episode [01:46] Mary's Calling + The Angel Gabriel Appears [03:00] “Let It Be To Me” [04:00] Mary Through the Life of Jesus [05:45] Asking God Questions Instead of Running Away [08:30] A Personal Story About Trusting God in Dating [11:45] Mary's Fearlessness + Trusting God Daily [13:30] Treasuring Things in Her Heart [15:00] “Do Whatever He Says” [16:15] Wholehearted Faithfulness to Jesus [18:00] Surrendering Every Part of Your Life to God [20:00] Living Fully Available to God ORDER OUR NEW STUDY!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Delight Ministries Looking for a Delight Chapter near you? Check out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Delightministries.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find one. If there's not one near you, and you want to help start one, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let us know⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We would love to talk. Get on the list for updates on Kenz's new venture ⁠⁠⁠⁠Plenty Nutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠! Thanks to Our Sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Winshape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us!

 This episode is brought to you by WHOOP, Timeline and  Audible. Poet, speaker, and transformational coach Adam Roa breaks down the modern crisis of masculinity, emotional safety, conscious relationships, and the hidden ways people abandon themselves in pursuit of comfort, validation, and love. This conversation explores why so many men feel lost, angry, disconnected, and emotionally shut down, how unresolved wounds show up in relationships, and why healing doesn't happen in isolation — it happens through safe connection. Adam shares powerful insights on balancing masculine and feminine energy, the difference between fireworks and mature love, why creativity is a wellness practice, and how saying "yes" to small intuitive nudges ultimately transformed his life and career. From conscious communication to emotional resilience, purpose, relationships, creativity, and modern masculinity, this episode is a deep exploration into what it actually means to become fully embodied and move Ever Forward. Follow Adam @adam.roa Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Why So Many Men Feel Lost, Angry & Emotionally Shut Down 01:36 – Adam Roa on Self-Love, Triggers & Conscious Relationships 04:20 – What a Truly Conscious Relationship Actually Looks Like 06:00 – Why You Don't Need to Be "Fully Healed" Before Love 09:10 – Emotional Safety & Learning to Communicate Honestly 13:05 – Masculinity, Modern Dating & Mixed Signals for Men 16:03 – Why Relationships Can't Make You Happy 18:21 – The Dangerous Fantasy of "Movie Love" 23:45 – The Hidden Expectations We Bring Into Relationships 24:25 – Personal Development & Rewriting Your Internal Stories 27:06 – Why Creativity Is a Wellness Practice 28:18 – Adam's Journey from Suppression to Spoken Word Poetry 32:06 – The Viral Poem That Changed Adam Roa's Life 33:23 – The Power of Saying "Yes" to Your Calling 34:03 – Why People Abandon Themselves Instead of Taking the Next Step 38:30 – Growth, Discomfort & Emotional Resilience 40:19 – The Biggest Lie Men Have Been Told About Strength 43:43 – Emotional Safety in Relationships & Masculine Leadership 47:24 – Communication Frameworks That Actually Work 50:10 – Masculinity Retreats, Men's Work & Emotional Capacity 52:03 – Why Warriors Historically Had to Be Poets 54:04 – The Yin & Yang of Masculinity and Emotional Balance 57:01 – King, Warrior, Magician, Lover & Male Archetypes 01:00:10 – Adam on Identity Shifts, Creativity & Reinvention 01:05:30 – Rapid Fire: Truth, Expression, Safety & Aliveness 01:08:19 – Why Simplicity Matters More Than Ever Today 01:11:00 – What "Ever Forward" Means to Adam Roa ----- Episode resources: Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more about Adam WHOOP: Track sleep, recovery, stress, HRV, training performance, and daily readiness with the wearable Chase has trusted for years Timeline Nutrition Mitopure: Support mitochondrial health, recovery, strength, endurance, and healthy aging with Mitopure Audible Free 30-Day Trial: Free 30-day Audible trial and start listening to audiobooks on the go

Strategy, at its core, is the act of making a small number of defining choices that render a large number of subsequent choices unnecessary. One clear commitment at the top eliminates hundreds of ambiguous decisions further down.

Is your schedule secretly sabotaging your marriage? Every time you say YES to something, you're saying NO to your family. In this Marriage Minute, Joshua Broome unpacks how unchecked priorities create disorder — and how disorder leads to dysfunction and eventually destruction. YES is not neutral. If your relationships feel off, it might be time to check the hierarchy of your life.

In this episode of Tea with GaryVee, I talk about the biggest opportunity you have in 2026: Live Shopping. I encourage you to do your 20 hours of homework on how to get started selling on platforms like TikTok Live, Whatnot, and more. I also discuss how to be more efficient by saying no and why there's no such thing as work-life balance.You'll learn about: The Power of “No” Career Advice for a Young EntrepreneurHow to Start Selling on Live Shopping How to Overcome Imposter SyndromeHow to Deal with Judgement or Disapproval