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EVEN MORE about this episode!Have your angels been trying to reach you—and have you been missing the signs?In this episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie Ryan welcomes bestselling author and psychic medium Sunny Dawn Johnston to reveal how angels communicate, why intuition is more powerful than most people realize, and the unmistakable signs that guidance is already surrounding you.Sunny shares the remarkable experiences that transformed her spiritual path, including her first angelic encounter as a teenager, a life-changing near-death experience, and the appearance of Archangel Raphael during a medical crisis. Together, Julie and Sunny explore how angels communicate through signs, synchronicities, intuition, dreams, repeating numbers, and unexpected moments of clarity—and why doubt is often the biggest obstacle to receiving guidance.They also discuss guardian angels, soul purpose, free will, abundance, spirit-led living, and Sunny's powerful four-step process: Ask. Allow. Believe. Receive. Whether you're hoping to strengthen your intuition, understand the signs you've been receiving, or deepen your connection with the angelic realm, this episode offers practical tools, inspiring stories, and comforting reminders that you're never walking alone.Guest Biography:Sunny Dawn Johnston is an internationally recognized psychic medium, spiritual teacher, entrepreneur, and the bestselling author of 22 books, including Invoking the Archangels and The Love Never Ends. For more than 30 years, she has helped thousands of people worldwide develop their intuition, connect with angels and loved ones in spirit, and create lives of greater purpose through her courses, mentorship programs, live events, and online communities, including ELEV8 Your Life and My Spiritual Biz. She is also the creator of The MultiDimensional Oracle Cards and volunteers as a psychic investigator with FIND ME, a nonprofit organization that supports law enforcement and families of missing persons.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - Daily Signs from Angels and Spirit Guides(0:01:34) - Sunny's First Angel Encounter at 13(0:33:36) - Connecting With Angels: Names, Gender, and Communication(0:39:15) - Opening the Door: Inviting Angels Into Your Life(0:56:00) - Undeniable Proof: Sunny's NDE and Miraculous Healing(1:00:23) - Protecting Energy as an Empath(1:04:18) - Angel Numbers and Signs to Watch For(1:14:02) - Trusting Your Intuition: Why We Learn to Doubt It(1:04:01) - Building a Relationship with Your Angels(1:17:08) - Spirit-Led Business and High Vibrational Living(1:18:29) - Why We Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!
A family road trip will test your patience, your plans, and your ability to stay calm when everything starts going sideways. In today's episode, Ryan reflects on the unexpected problems, meaningful moments, and parenting lessons that came from driving the West Coast with his family. He also shares the rule he tries to follow so that, no matter what happens, everyone still wants to take the next trip.
Every family has an uphill they're climbing, even as we're climbing our own.
EVEN MORE about this episode!Do babies choose their parents before they're born—and could anxiety be your soul trying to get your attention?In this episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie Ryan welcomes psychotherapist and intuitive counselor Maria T. Rothenburger for a fascinating conversation about spirit babies, soul contracts, intuition, and the hidden wisdom of the body.Together, Julie and Maria explore whether souls choose their families before birth, how spirit babies communicate, and why anxiety, intuition, and body sensations often carry important guidance rather than something to fear. They discuss soul contracts, fertility, pre-birth planning, emotional healing, nutrition, and the surprising ways life challenges can become invitations to deeper purpose and spiritual awakening.Whether you're curious about spirit babies, navigating anxiety, exploring your intuition, or searching for a deeper understanding of your life's path, this heartfelt conversation offers comfort, practical wisdom, and a fresh perspective on the soul's journey before, during, and beyond this lifetime.Guest Biography:Maria T. Rothenburger, PhD is a psychotherapist, spirit baby communicator, bestselling author, and host of The Reluctant Medium Podcast and TV show. She has a nerdy, science side as well as a hippie, spiritual vibe. Using a combination of grounded, practical strategies and connection to the Other Side, she helps people move from brokenhearted and stuck, to connected and peaceful. Episode Chapters:(0:01:35) Are Emotions Messages from the Soul?(0:05:25) Fertility, Control & Surrender(0:09:06) Spirit Babies: Do Souls Choose Their Families?(0:25:55) Divine Guidance That Led to Adoption(0:41:05) Anxiety vs. Intuition(0:43:44) Healing Through Nutrition(0:52:08) Trusting Your Intuition(1:01:47) When Spirit Babies Appeared(1:09:26) Pink Starlights & Soul Contracts(1:21:41) Why We Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!
If we want people to change, we have to give them a way to see the truth for themselves.
What do you do when the person who loves you most says something that makes you feel shame — even when they don't mean it that way?In this episode, we answer a question from Chase Club member Ashton, who's 31 weeks pregnant and navigating the emotional complexity of a husband who keeps checking in on her workouts.We explore the gap between what someone actually says and the story we tell ourselves about it, why seasons of life demand fundamentally different things from us, and how to communicate your real needs clearly and without judgment.
Our job as parents is to give our kids access to ideas and worlds, to surround them with books, to encourage them to go where their interests take them—even if we sometimes disagree, even if some of them make us uncomfortable.
A master does not actually master anything. The Stoics understood this.
One of history's most powerful rulers was shaped by a teacher he never met. In this episode, Ryan talks with Professor William O. Stephens about how Marcus Aurelius discovered Epictetus, why the former slave's teachings hit him so deeply, and how those ideas about freedom, power, and self-mastery helped shape the philosopher king.William O. Stephens is a philosopher specializing in Stoicism, ethics, and ancient philosophy. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and spent over 30 years teaching at Creighton University, where he is now Professor Emeritus. His work spans topics like friendship, ecology, and human nature, with a focus on Stoic thought. His latest book is Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King (2025), and he is also the author of Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed, Epictetus's Encheiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics, and Stoic Ethics: Epictetus and Happiness as Freedom. Check out more of William Stephens' work at https://WilliamOStephens.com/
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Don't wait. Don't hold back. Tell them. Tell them again.
Change is hard but it doesn't mean you have to be hard on yourself.
Make the memory. Play the game. Because this is what it's about.
EVEN MORE about this episode!What if your anxiety isn't anxiety at all—but a sign you're absorbing other people's energy?In this episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie Ryan welcomes master psychic and energy healer Lisa Campion to reveal how empaths can recognize their gifts, protect their energy, and strengthen their intuition.Lisa shares her remarkable journey of growing up seeing spirits, discovering her intuitive gifts, and learning to navigate the world as an empath. Together, Julie and Lisa explore how empaths often absorb other people's emotions, stress, and even physical symptoms, why that experience is frequently mistaken for anxiety, and how healthy energetic boundaries can transform everyday life.The conversation also dives into psychic development, spirit communication, meditation, energy hygiene, narcissistic relationships, intuition, and practical techniques for protecting your energy in crowded environments. Whether you're an empath, highly sensitive person, or simply curious about developing your intuition, this episode offers powerful insights and practical tools to help you trust your gifts and live with greater clarity and confidence.Guest Biography:Lisa Campion is a master psychic, energy healer, teacher, and bestselling author with more than 30 years of experience helping people develop their intuition, strengthen their spiritual gifts, and harness the power of energy healing. Author of The Art of Psychic Reiki and Energy Healing for Empaths, Lisa is passionate about empowering empaths and spiritually awakening individuals to live with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose through her books, workshops, coaching, and internationally recognized teaching.Episode Chapters:(0:01:41) - Is Anxiety Sometimes Intuition?(0:02:54) - Are Intuitive Abilities Rare, or Do We All Have Them?(0:04:15) - Is Intuition a Skill Anybody Can Learn?(0:06:23) - When Did Lisa First Realize Her Abilities Were Real?(0:16:28) - What Happens When Spirits Try to Get Your Attention?(0:20:22) - What Is Psychokinesis?(0:20:22) - What Empaths Experience Energetically(0:25:47) - How to Protect Yourself as an Empath (Even at Costco)(0:31:49) - Empaths and Energy Vampires / Narcissists(0:27:28) - How to Say No: Boundary Strategies for Empaths(0:31:27) - Signs Your Intuition Is Trying to Break Through(0:39:24) - The Red-Tailed Hawk: A Sign in Action(0:34:22) - The Biggest Mistake People Make Trusting Their Intuition(0:45:29) - Reiki, Psychic Reiki, and Combining Healing Modalities(0:55:32) - Why We Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!
After thinking over and over about the concept of strategy, Pete turns to Jen to help him unravel what strategy actually is and how it can be best utilized by individuals and companies. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What even is strategy? How might we move from our goals to a clear strategy? What are some tactics to stay focused on the things we actually have control over? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com
In this fun, fast-paced solo episode, Christina takes the hot seat for a candid rapid-fire Q&A filled with unexpected questions, personal reflections, and powerful lessons. She shares what success truly means to her, the value of investing in yourself, key business and financial insights, and a simple 4-step framework to help leaders reduce unnecessary meetings and reclaim valuable time. From trusting intuition over perfection, choosing experiences over things, and building a life aligned with her values, this episode is packed with honest stories, mindset shifts, and reminders that you have the power to create the life you want. Tune in for an inspiring mix of business wisdom, personal growth, and plenty of laughs. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a comment on iTunes CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop
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What does it actually mean to be human in an age racing toward AGI? In this episode of What is a Good Life?, Mark sits down with Dr. Miriam Meckel - award-winning journalist, professor of communication management at the University of St. Gallen, and founder of ada learning - to explore the question that has shaped her life's work: what is irreducibly human, and what are we at risk of losing? Miriam, the first female editor-in-chief of WirtschaftsWoche and former State Secretary for Media and International Affairs in North Rhine-Westphalia, opens up about a burnout that became a life-altering depression, the vulnerability of turning her private writing into her bestselling book Letter to My Life, and why she believes embodied experience — not intelligence — is what truly separates us from machines. It is a conversation about identity, friction, kindness, and what it takes to live a quiet, honest life.For more of Dr. Miriam Meckel's work:ada learning: https://www.join-ada.com/enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meckel/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @whatisagoodlife3875
The Stoics understood that the wealthiest person can still be a pauper—poor in peace, poor in contentment, poor in perspective.
Twenty tactics. Five factors. One episode worth pulling back from the archives.In this replay, we walk through the four highest-leverage actions you can take in each of the five key areas of life — Move, Sleep, Eat, Think, and Connect — and unpack the why behind each one.Drift is the enemy of excellence, and this episode is one of the sharpest tools we've built to fight it. You'll leave with a concrete checklist of daily behaviors designed to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
If we want to raise our standard, the first step we need to take is to start making choices that match our identity. Motivation and emotion are temporary, while identity is permanent and shapes our decisions and actions. Every decision is a vote for the person you are becoming.ShopifyUpgrade your business with a $1/month trial of Shopify. Head to shopify.com/levelup today.Purchase my new book, Level Up Your Leadership--Links & resources:To follow more info about the podcast@levelup.debbienealCheck out my personal instagram account@debbie_neal
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Anika sat down with Deanna Dolecki and Ashley Ruggeri to explore how they built a thriving, 100% virtual boutique agency by leaning into radical authenticity. The conversation revealed how their Gen X and Millennial dynamic fuels their strategy, why hiring for intangibles matters more than a resume, and how they cut through the digital noise with unscripted banter on their podcast, Ducks Unplugged.In This EpisodeThe origin story of Blue Duck Agency and how a "no-meeting Wednesday" led to a radical rebrandWhy Deanna hires for "intangibles" and how asking about high school grades reveals a candidate's true characterAshley's transition from buttoned-up banking to thriving in the "gray area" of agency lifeLaunching the Ducks Unplugged podcast as a business strategy and creative testing groundHow Gen X and Millennial perspectives complement each other in leadership and marketing strategyThe truth about hustle culture and how different generations brand their work ethicWhy generative AI (like Deanna's ChatGPT, "Janice") is a tool, not a replacement for human creativityBrainstorming on the fly: Pushing boundaries with brands like Netflix and TupperwareTimestamps00:00 Introduction: Building businesses around radical authenticity 01:42 The origins of Blue Duck Agency and diverse career paths 05:24 Hiring for the "gray area" and the importance of intangibles 10:10 Launching the Ducks Unplugged podcast to differentiate the agency 18:48 The Gen X and Millennial dynamic: Bridging the generational gap 23:24 The Blue Duck rebrand: Standing out in a sea of yellow ducks 26:51 The "hustle culture" rebrand and generational work ethics 36:31 Balancing radical honesty with professional boundaries and real-time feedback41:25 Generative AI in marketing: Why human creativity still wins 45:36 Pitching Netflix a "binge pass" and other pop-culture brand moments 50:48 Favorite quotes and life mantrasKey Insights & TakeawaysInsight 1: Authenticity is a Differentiator In a crowded agency landscape where everyone offers similar services, clients buy the people. Creating unscripted, imperfect content like Ducks Unplugged lets prospects experience the team's chemistry, humor, and problem-solving skills before they ever book a discovery call. Perfect polish is out; relatable authenticity is in.Insight 2: Hire for Intangibles Over Resumes Resumes get you in the door, but character keeps you in the room. By asking candidates to talk through their intentions and past choices—even going back to high school—you learn how they navigate challenges, communicate, and fit into a remote, tight-knit culture.Insight 3: Generational Differences Are a Strategic Asset The contrast between Gen X (Deanna) and Millennial (Ashley) perspectives creates richer marketing strategies. Instead of clashing, these diverse viewpoints—from how they view hustle culture to how they consume media—ensure that campaigns resonate across different age demographics.Insight 4: AI is a Tool, Not a Strategy While generative AI is great for efficiency and thought starters, it cannot replace human experience. Relying too heavily on AI leads to homogenized marketing where everyone sounds the same. The human element, drawn from real-world experience and cultural nuance, is what makes campaigns actually convert.Insight 5: Embrace the "Gray Area" Having team members who thrive in the gray—testing, trying, and innovating without a guaranteed outcome—is crucial for an agency's evolution. Not every podcast segment or marketing test will work (like a blind dating show for marketing channels), but giving your team the freedom to test is how you find the strategies that stick.Resources & Links MentionedBlue Duck AgencyDucks Unplugged PodcastDirect Mail Marketing (and why it's making a comeback)About Deanna Dolecki & Ashley RuggeriDeanna Dolecki is the President of Blue Duck Agency, a boutique female-founded marketing agency. As a Gen X woman stepping into a new life phase with college-age kids and a post-marriage reset, she brings a perspective shaped by over 25 years of building a career, leading teams, and building brands. Known for leading with straight talk and hiring for intangibles, she also brings a well-informed and passionate take on pop culture.Ashley Ruggeri is a senior executive and Marketing Strategist with over 15 years of experience. A Millennial and married mom to a 7-year-old, she is right in the thick of balancing career and family. After navigating highly regulated corporate worlds, she brings clarity and calm to the chaos of agency life. She is also a proud hockey mom and unapologetically into Formula 1. Together with Deanna, she hosts Ducks Unplugged, bringing real conversation to work, life, relationships, parenting, and pop culture.Connect with Deanna & AshleyBlue Duck Agency: blueduckagency.comPodcast: Ducks UnpluggedLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ducksunpluggedpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today I welcome back Róisín Michaux — the Irish writer based in Brussels who covers women's rights and free speech in the context of the transgender movement — for her second appearance on the show. When I booked this interview I had no idea what we'd cover; I simply trusted her to bring something worth digging into. What she brought is her ongoing investigation into the new World Health Organization guidelines for global transgender healthcare, and I'm hearing most of it for the first time right alongside the listener.Róisín walks me through how a 2019 reclassification in the International Classification of Diseases — moving gender identity out of mental health and into sexual health in order to “depathologize” it — created a conundrum: how do you get hormones and surgeries reimbursed for a condition that's no longer a condition? That question, she argues, is the thread that connects the WHO's guideline development group to a much larger story about HIV funding, the Global Fund, Open Society Foundations money, and decades of AIDS-elimination targets.We get into the “third gender” populations of India, Thailand, and Latin America; why so many of these vulnerable young men end up in prostitution and at high risk of HIV; and how offering the hormones and surgeries people want became a mechanism for getting them into clinics and onto antiretrovirals. We also cover the insurance-coding sleight of hand happening closer to home — mastectomies billed as “scar repair,” girls documented as males with gynecomastia — and what it all means for the parents and therapists trying to make sense of what their kids and clients are actually saying.The question the episode keeps returning to: if the price of ending AIDS is medicalizing vulnerable kids and reframing whole populations as trans, is that a victory worth claiming?Róisín Michaux is an Irish writer based in Brussels, Belgium. She writes about women's rights and free speech in the context of the transgender movement. She is specifically interested in LGBTIQ activism, activists' relationship to EU/European bureaucracies, the funding they receive, and how it has all led to deep and anti-democratic policy capture. She has 2 kids and a cocker spaniel. Follow her on Substack at Peaked or on X @RoisinMichaux. Listen to our previous conversation: 206. The Intersex Lie: Róisín Michaux on How Queer Theory Hijacked a Rare Medical Condition.[00:00:00] Start[00:02:54] The WHO Guidelines and the ICD Reclassification[00:12:34] Third Gender Populations and the India Model[00:20:25] Open Society Foundations and "False Consciousness"[00:32:31] Prostitution, HIV Risk, and Marsha P. Johnson[00:37:34] GATE, Global Fund Money, and Legal Gender Recognition[00:47:17] Mainstreaming Trans Healthcare Into Public Systems[00:54:16] Insurance Coding, Endocrine Disorder, and Scar Repair[01:07:11] "End the Wait, End AIDS" by 2030[01:27:17] PrEP, Decriminalization, and the AIDS Infrastructure[01:36:38] Autism, Rescuers, and How Girls Get Roped In[01:43:33] Conversion Therapy Bans and Criminalized TherapistsROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Now featuring 24/7 personalized AI support implementing the tools with RepairBot! Use code SOMETHERAPIST2026 to take 50% off your first month.PODCOURSES: use code SOMETHERAPIST at LisaMustard.com/PodCoursesPRODUCTION: Looking for your own podcast producer? Visit PodsByNick.com and mention my podcast for 20% off your initial services.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission. ALL OTHER LINKS HERE. To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
You don't need to be an egotistical asshole to be successful. History is filled with powerful people whose pride ultimately destroyed them, from Caligula and Nero to Xerxes and Mussolini. The Stoics believed the antidote to ego was humility, self-awareness, reflection, and honest introspection. In this episode, Ryan explores the dangers of ego and the timeless practices that can help you keep it in check, stay grounded, and remain a good person as you become more successful.
EVEN MORE about this episode!Can losing someone you love awaken gifts you never knew you had—and offer evidence that life continues after death?In this episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie Ryan welcomes intuitive medium Tami Pitetti Sanders, whose father's passing became the catalyst for a remarkable spiritual awakening, unmistakable signs from the afterlife, and a powerful new connection with Spirit. After sensing her father's passing before it happened, Tami Pitetti Sanders found herself on an unexpected journey that transformed grief into purpose. What began as heartbreaking loss became the doorway to extraordinary intuitive gifts, spirit communication, and a deeper understanding of life beyond death.Julie Ryan and Tami explore the signs loved ones send after they pass, how to recognize authentic communication from Spirit, and why grief can sometimes become the catalyst for profound spiritual awakening. Tami shares the unforgettable moment she saw her father's luminous apparition just hours after his passing, how that experience led to her unique gift of reading photographs to connect with those in spirit, and why trusting your intuition can change everything.Together, they also discuss premonitions, fear versus guidance, spirit signs, Ouija boards, energetic boundaries, and practical ways anyone can strengthen their connection with loved ones on the other side. Whether you're grieving, spiritually curious, or searching for reassurance that love continues beyond physical life, this heartfelt conversation offers comfort, hope, and compelling insight into the enduring bond between souls.Guest Biography:Tami Pitetti Sanders is a spiritual teacher and intuitive whose profound awakening began after the heartbreaking losses of her beloved family dog and father. Through her journey of grief, she discovered unexpected spiritual gifts that transformed her pain into a deeper connection with Spirit, intuitive awareness, and personal healing. Today, Tami shares her inspiring story to help others navigate loss, embrace transformation, and find hope, healing, and purpose through life's most difficult transitions.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - Awakening Through Loss: Tami's Story(0:09:51) - Subtle Signs Before a Loved One Transitions(0:09:54) - The Malochis, Ouija Boards, and Cultural Intuition(0:25:49) - Photo Readings and How Tami Connects with Spirit(0:35:39) - Fear vs. Guidance: Trusting Your Inner Knowing(0:53:29) - Signs, Grief, and Why We Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!
What destroyed the Roman Republic was not one man or one moment, but a slow collapse of trust, duty, and shared values. In this episode, Ryan and ancient historian Barry Strauss discuss the broken civic bargain, economic strain, political violence, and personal ambition that pushed Rome toward civil war. They also talk about Cato's refusal to compromise, Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon, and the warning the fall of the Roman Republic still holds for us today.Barry Strauss is a bestselling author, classicist, military and naval historian, and one of the leading authorities on leadership lessons from the ancient world. He is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, the Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies Emeritus at Cornell University, and a leading expert on ancient military history. Barry is the author of ten books on ancient history, translated into twenty languages, including The War That Made the Roman Empire, Ten Caesars, The Death of Caesar, and his latest book, Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire.Follow Barry on Instagram | @barrystrauss
Your kids don't need you to pretend you have it all figured out. In this episode, Ryan talks with Jon Gustin, creator of The Tired Dad, about losing your temper, apologizing, repairing after mistakes, and why showing your kids that you're human can make them feel safer, not less secure. Jon Gustin is the founder of The Tired Dad LLC and the voice behind The Tired Dad, a movement built around showing up for what matters most. His book, The Tired Dad.: 100 Reflections on Showing Up for What Matters Most, is out now!Follow Jon Gustin on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.Listen to The Tired Dad & Tired Mom Podcast | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube
Discipline, as a virtue, is related to the other virtues. By controlling our urges or wants or lifestyle, we're actually in a better position to be courageous or just.
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