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2025 is dead and gone. Who we were in 2025 is dead and gone. Here we are, lucky enough to rise again in 2026. A year not guaranteed to anyone. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.
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Why does so much self-improvement content leave you informed but unchanged?In this episode, Kevin and Alan confront the uncomfortable truth behind why personal development rarely translates into real results. They challenge the feel-good, shortcut-driven culture that rewards clicks over competence and explain what actually creates lasting growth. This conversation cuts through false promises, highlights the difference between value and validation, and reinforces the standards required for real progress in the real world. If you are tired of consuming content without seeing change, this episode will sharpen your discernment and reset your expectations. Stop collecting advice. Start building evidence._______________________Learn more about:If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 21 – Starting January 6, 2026. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/Your first 30-minute “Business Breakthrough Session” call with Alan is FREE. This call is designed to help you identify bottlenecks and build a clear plan for your next level. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.
Get AudioBooks for FreeBest Self-improvement MotivationStick to the Plan, Not Your Mood | Motivation SpeechDiscipline beats emotion. This powerful self-improvement speech trains focus, consistency, and control to follow the plan no matter how you feel.Get AudioBooks for FreeWe Need Your Love & Support ❤️https://buymeacoffee.com/myinspiration#Motivational_Speech#motivation #inspirational_quotes #motivationalspeech Get AudioBooks for Free Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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“Send Coach John a message”I found an outstanding short clip from Coach Kara Lawson - Duke University Women's Basketball. It's all about the reminder that adversity is something that we don't get to have a say in how long it is. We need to remind ourselves that we do control how we respond, how we learn from it, and our attitude and focus on it. As we head into a new year, remember this simple clip. Find the clip from Winning Difference - HERE. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast. ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions. It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **
When we develop the discipline to prepare our minds and our bodies for hardship, we have the discipline to see the hard times through to the end. Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.
We've been blessed with another go, or at least the start of another go. Will we take it? Or will we go on the same as we did before and before and before?No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.
The first few weeks of 2026 will decide far more than you think. In this episode, you'll hear the best of James Clear's most important advice from his past conversations with Ryan on how to start the year the right way before bad habits lock in. James shares what to focus on first, what to ignore, and how to build momentum without burning yourself out. They talk about why systems matter more than goals, how to design habits to stick in real life, and how to avoid the common January mistakes that keep people stuck in the same loop year after year.James Clear's 2025 interview: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeJames Clear's first interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast: Apple Podcast, Spotify, or YouTube. James Clear is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Atomic Habits and his latest book, The Atomic Habits Workbook. Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.
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Here's what you have to understand: Things are going to get destroyed. You have kids. It's what they do. If you're looking for something: The 2026 Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge begins in just ONE DAY. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.
Erin Nance is an orthopedic surgeon who has seen firsthand how often patients—especially women—are misdiagnosed, dismissed, or overlooked. In this conversation with Guy Kawasaki, she unpacks why curiosity and humility matter more than hierarchy, how AI is reshaping diagnosis, and why being believed can be lifesaving. Drawing from her book Little Miss Diagnosed, Erin challenges how medicine is practiced and shows how patients and doctors alike can do better.---Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopologyListen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Thank you for your support; it helps the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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“Send Coach John a message”Well, it's the last day of 2025 and this little post that I found from Mark Hickie (@MPHickie) reminds us about our journey in life. He shares his thoughts: “A message for today … As 2025 comes to a close, take a moment to breathe. You made it through lessons you didn't always notice & strength you didn't always feel. If you're tired, you tried. If you're unsure, you're still becoming. The year ends—but your journey continues.” The post he shares is from the Quotes Cafe that he shares something from every day. This one is: “As 2025 ends, take a quiet moment to breath. This year held struggles, lessons, and growth you didn't always notice - but you survived it all. If you're tired, you tried. If you're unsure, you're still becoming. Let go of what hurt, carry what taught you, and step into 2026 with a calmer heart and quiet hope. The year ends, but your journey continues.” This is a reminder that it's an every day item on my to do list. It's not just for a year. Breathing is always good. Learning lessons is always good. Putting in effort is always good. Find the little moments every day to connect with and build the life you want to build, each and every day you have. Powerful and easy to connect with some of the things Mitch Albom and his friend & producer, Lisa share with everyone on “The Tuesday People Podcast.” Listen to it HERE. Thanks for listening. Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show. Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ on Twitter / “X”: @coachtosuccess and on Instagram at: @coachjohndaly - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly. Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too. Other things there on my site are being worked on too. Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast. ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions. It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **
What does it take to completely rewrite your life when the world has already written you off?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Dr. Adi Jaffe, a psychologist, author, and addiction expert whose life once spiraled into drug dealing, addiction, and a SWAT arrest that nearly cost him everything. Facing up to 18 years in prison, Adi made a decision that changed the course of his life forever.Together, Rich and Adi dive deep into addiction, shame, mental health, and why true recovery starts with honesty, not judgment. This conversation isn't just about addiction. It's about breaking destructive patterns, owning your story, and proving that transformation is possible no matter how far down you've gone.If you've ever felt stuck, judged, or afraid to face your truth, this episode will challenge and inspire you to see what's possible.Send us a textVote for us hereSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email
If you've ever felt like your small wins don't “count,” this episode will change how you see yourself and your progress. In this special episode, Amy reflects on 2025 and shares her favorite moments and notable wins, and what five years of weekly podcasting have taught her about showing up, gratitude, presence, and letting go.If you've struggled with sacrificing good for the sake of perfection, this one's for you.
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"The only person you're really competing with is who you were yesterday." Preparing for the GMAT isn't supposed to be easy—and that's the point. In the last episode of 2025, GMAC Zach sits down with Stefan Maisnier, longtime GMAT instructor and parter at MyGuru, to unpack why GMAT prep feels so challenging, what skills the exam is actually measuring, and how the mindset you develop while studying can pay dividends far beyond test day. Stefan famously describes GMAT prep as "eating your vegetables"—not always enjoyable, but undeniably good for you. Together, Zach and Stefan explore why productive discomfort leads to real growth, how to reframe negative beliefs about math and reading, and why the GMAT remains a powerful tool for self-improvement in an age of shortcuts and AI. If you're feeling stuck, intimidated, or tempted to avoid the GMAT altogether, this conversation will help you rethink the value of the challenge. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why the GMAT is designed to feel difficult—and why that's intentional What the exam actually measures (and why it matters for business school and leadership) How GMAT prep builds skills that carry into MBA coursework and professional life Why "I'm not a math person" or "I'm not a reader" is usually a learned belief—not a fact How adaptive testing changes the test-taking experience Why improvement over time can be more compelling than a single high score Realistic timelines and expectations for GMAT prep How to shift from a "this is painful" mindset to a "this is valuable" mindset About MyGuru: For 15 years, MyGuru has provided an unparalleled edge to students worldwide by empowering a team of uniquely qualified subject matter experts to use their individual expertise and experience to provide dynamic real-time instruction rather than boring one-size-fits-all curricula to every client. They have delivered customized in-person and virtual tutoring to individuals at the middle school, high school, college, graduate, and professional levels as well as enterprise tutoring solutions for institutions such as Northwestern Mutual and Northeastern Illinois University. Helpful links: MyGuru Website: https://www.myguruedge.com/en-us/ MyGuru on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MyGuruEdge Register for the GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register Sign up for GMAC Advancery to Find Best-Fit B-Schools Schools: https://advancery.gmac.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to GMAT and Mindset for Success 01:35 Understanding the GMAT's Purpose and Value 04:11 The Importance of Challenging Yourself 06:39 Engaging with the GMAT: Strategies for Success 10:35 Overcoming Misconceptions About Math and Reading 14:15 The Adaptive Nature of the GMAT Exam 18:20 The Role of Improvement Over Perfection 19:54 How to Schedule Your Prep Timeline 23:07 Mindset and Overcoming Obstacles 25:15 The Importance of Self-Improvement 30:11 Navigating Test Preparation 34:12 Embracing the Learning Journey
This is what we do, isn't it? We think about doing something…but we put off actually doing it until the last minute.Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.
Here we are at the end of one year and the beginning of another. What do we have to show for it? Did we do what we set out to do? Did we meet those resolutions?Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.
The three factors that get deprioritized most often - mindset, sleep, and connection - are the ones that quietly determine everything else.In Part 2 of our Year in Review, we tackle why winning your morning actually starts the night before, how to build emotional resilience by returning to center faster, and why deepening friendships as an adult requires the same intentionality you'd give to training.We explore what it means to make health your organizing principle in a culture where the default path leads to dysfunction, and why 70-80% of people now live with at least one chronic disease.You'll learn the daily practices that keep us grounded - from check-in questions to Sunday brain dumps - and why connection through service strengthens relationships more than grand gestures ever could. Being healthy today isn't about optimization - it's about swimming against the current just enough to not drift downstream.
What fun, meaningful challenge could you take on as a family to set the tone for 2026?If you're looking for something: The 2026 Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge begins in just TWO DAYS. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.
EVEN MORE about this episode!Step into a powerful, mystical journey as Julie Ryan sits down with visionary elder and shamanic teacher Linda Star Wolf to explore how ancient shamanic wisdom can ignite profound transformation in your modern life. Linda shares riveting stories from her life path—her initiation into shamanic traditions, the teachings of her beloved mentor Grandmother Twila, and the life-changing experiences that shaped her creation of Shamanic Breathwork.You'll witness a moving ceremony led by Linda as she explains how breathwork, spiritual guides, and shamanic tools help us stay aligned, grounded, and connected to our soul's purpose. This episode invites you to remember your ancestral roots, awaken the shaman within, and experience the deep healing available when you reconnect with the Earth and your own inner wisdom.Guest Biography:Linda Star Wolf is a visionary teacher and shamanic guide who has spent more than 35 years helping others release dysfunctional patterns, awaken their inner visionary, and transform their lives. Beginning her career in mental health and addictions counseling, she draws from her own recovery journey as well as decades of training in shamanic and psychospiritual practices. She is the creator of Shamanic Breathwork®, co-creator of the Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process (SHIP), and founder of both the Venus Rising Association for Transformation and Venus Rising University for Shamanic Psychospiritual Studies. A prolific author and co-founder of Shamanic Mystery Tours, she leads seekers to sacred sites around the world while championing sacred activism and visionary leadership through the Shamanic Ministers Global Network. Inspired by mentors such as Stan Grof, Jacquelyn Small, and Seneca Wolf Clan elder Grandmother Twylah Nitsch—who adopted her as a Spiritual Granddaughter—Star Wolf has been widely featured in national media and continues to guide thousands through profound spiritual awakening and embodied transformation.Episode Chapters:01:02 Meet Linda Star Wolf: Visionary Elder01:50 Ceremony with Star Wolf09:08 Star Wolf's Journey and Teachings14:04 Understanding Shamanism17:02 The Concept of the Aquarian Shaman19:14 Star Wolf's Grandmother and Wolf Pack22:37 The Encounter with Grandmother Twila29:17 Breath Work and Spiritual Visions31:45 A Life-Changing Meditation Experience32:40 A Psychic Encounter and Sobriety Journey34:09 Introduction to Breath Work35:00 The Influence of Leonard Orr and Rebirthing36:20 A Mystical Journey to Egypt38:53 Channeling ISIS and Spiritual Awakening47:24 Building a Spiritual Community in North Carolina51:12 Daily Practices for Spiritual Alignment56:57 The Purpose of Incarnation➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!
In the final days of 2025, Jen and Pete noodle on what should be the top priority to have prepared as we move in to 2026.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is it important to have an idea of what success looks like for you?What is an outcome goal? What is a process goal?How might we measure and take an audit of our existing assets?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).
What if 2026 isn't about becoming someone new—but finally becoming who you were always meant to be, with a renewed mind and a clear purpose?As we stand at the edge of a brand-new year, this inspirational and motivational podcast episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and step into real transformation. In this powerful motivational speech, Reginald D delivers a deeply moving message about becoming a new you for 2026—not through hype, pressure, or resolutions, but through a renewed mind, intentional discipline, and inner alignment.This episode is for anyone who feels tired, behind, stuck, or quietly hungry for more. If you're ready to stop repeating cycles, stop shrinking, and stop carrying old versions of yourself into new seasons, this motivational and inspirational message will meet you right where you are.Rooted in faith, mindset renewal, and personal growth, this episode reminds you that real change doesn't come from the calendar—it comes from identity, consistency, and the courage to release what no longer fits. This is not just a talk. It's a motivational speech for healing, clarity, discipline, and purpose as you step into 2026.Many people enter a new year carrying the same habits, fears, and self-talk—hoping motivation alone will bring change. But if you've ever said, “I should be further by now,” felt stuck between who you were and who you're becoming, or struggled with letting go of what's familiar, this inspirational motivational episode speaks directly to you.This episode addresses a real and current problem: people want change, but don't know how to sustain it. Through a motivational speech-style coaching message, Reginald D helps you understand that growth requires release, discipline beats motivation, and peace begins with alignment. If you desire clarity, emotional healing, confidence, and spiritual grounding for the year ahead, this episode gives you a steady, powerful foundation to build on.Press play now for this inspirational motivational speech and step into 2026 with a renewed mind, clear focus, and the confidence to become the version of yourself your future needs.Motivational and inspirational, inspirational, motivational speeches, motivational podcast, new year, mindset, personal growth, motivation, faith and motivation, Christian, Self Improvement, Spirituality, 2026Send us a textSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise
What if your brain is the reason your goals aren't sticking and there's a science-backed way to fix it? Michelle MacDonald welcomes back neuroscience-based practitioner and communication expert Michelle Baty for a powerful conversation on the Neurology of Goal Setting. As the creator of the Neuroscience of Coaching, Baty breaks down why most goals fail, not due to laziness, but due to overlooked neurological barriers. Together, they explore the 3 critical brain-based elements of effective goal pursuit, the What, Why, and How, and the 4 nervous system triggers that sabotage follow-through. This episode blends personal growth, a fitness mindset, and practical neuroscience into a conversation that's as inspiring as it is actionable. Whether you're a coach or someone chasing change, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a roadmap that actually works. Favorite Moments1:34 The Brain Needs Specific Targets: Why Vagueness Destroys Progress14:28 Everyone's in Survival Mode—Start Coaching Like It27:13 The Push-Pull Neurology Behind Motivation and Meaning53:19 The Quick Goal-Setting Audit Every Woman Needs “The best coaches out there have suffered. They've wrestled with things. They have deep, personal insight on top of professional skills. That's when we win.” – Michelle BatyGUEST: MICHELLE BATY, NEUROPSYCH PRAC (IFS, PVT, SE)Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Neuroscience of Coaching Instagram | WebsiteFull Guest Bio: Michelle Baty is a neuroscience-based practitioner, communication expert, and founder of The Neuroscience of Coaching. With nearly two decades of experience, she helps high-performing coaches, athletes, and leaders break through mental barriers using brain-based strategies and precision communication. Michelle is known for translating complex neuroscience into practical tools that drive sustainable transformation, personal growth, and a powerful coaching mindset.CONNECT WITH MICHELLEWebsite | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | XFull Michelle Bio: Michelle MacDonald is the creator of the FITNESS MODEL BLUEPRINT™ and host of the Stronger By Design™ podcast. Known globally for her transformation programs, Michelle empowers women to redefine aging through evidence-based strength training, nutrition, and mindset practices. Since 2012, she has coached thousands of women online, leveraging her expertise as a Physique Champion and ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She co-founded Tulum Strength Club and ehttps://events.thewonderwomen.com/ Join The Wonder Women for a transformational week in Tulum, Mexico at the Amansala Resort & Spa. This retreat blends fitness, mindset, and community to help you reset your body, restore your energy, and reignite your confidence. Learn, move, and connect in paradise, with the women who understand your journey.
Most producers say they want to dominate 2026, yet many are still waiting for permission. Waiting for the “right time” to invest in themselves. Waiting to see if someone else will sign off on it. That mindset quietly keeps people stuck—and it's far more common than most want to admit.In this episode, I sit down with my client and friend, Andy Neary, for an honest, no-fluff conversation about what actually holds high performers back. We talk about why driven professionals often struggle with self-worth, why chasing a “guaranteed ROI” can sabotage momentum, and how confidence isn't something you wait to feel—it's something you build by consistently showing up for yourself.This is a real conversation about responsibility, ownership, and what it takes to stop playing small as the new year approaches.About The Guest: Andy Neary is a speaker, author, podcast host, and coach dedicated to helping professionals build the mindset, habits, and strategies needed to excel in business and life. A former professional baseball player in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, Andy leveraged discipline, unshakeable drive, and consistent daily habits to succeed at the highest level — despite being undersized for his position. Andy Neary - Speaker, Author, ConsultantToday, he applies those same lessons off the field through Complete Game Consulting, a coaching and training company he founded in 2019, where he advises insurance professionals and agencies on mindset, marketing, branding, and performance. Andy is also host of Bullpen Sessions, a podcast for driven professionals focused on mindset and tactics for success. He's a contributing author to the Amazon best-selling book Breaking Through the Status Quo and is a sought-after keynote speaker for events and podcasts. Andy lives in south-central Wisconsin.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn!
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