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The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast
Good Leaders Make Friends, Not Fans

The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 39:06


Are you letting your success create distance between you and your team? In this episode, John Maxwell unpacks why leadership success can easily lead to isolation—and what you can do to resist it. Discover how making friends (not just fans) helps you stay relatable, authentic, and influential. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life strategies to help you put connection at the heart of your leadership journey. Key Takeaways  Success can isolate, but connection is the cure. Intentional relationships keep leaders grounded and approachable.  Service trumps titles. The more you value and serve those around you, the greater trust and real influence you build.  Shrink the gap with authenticity: practice humility, seek honest feedback, and be present with your people. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Good Leaders Make Friends, Not Fans Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Friends and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Get the Change Your World online course for 66% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community  What Serving Others Has Taught Me Podcast Episode  How Serving Others Unlocks Self-Discovery Podcast Episode  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team 

Teaching Audio - Trinity Grace Church Park Slope
Do Not Shrink Back | Hebrews 10: 26-39 » July 19, 2026

Teaching Audio - Trinity Grace Church Park Slope

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 39:50


David Louw teaches from Hebrews 10: 26-39 on July 19, 2026Support the show

SEMICOOLON PROJECT PODCAST
MIxMI (Miriam Stehling) - Don´t SHRINK

SEMICOOLON PROJECT PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026


Zwischen Chefetage, Morbus Crohn & verbotener Wut – Zu Gast: MIMI (Miriam Stehling) Was passiert, wenn die Perfektion der Business-Welt auf die ungeschönte Realität chronischer und psychischer Erkrankungen trifft? In meiner 177. Episode des SemiCoolon Podcasts habe ich eine Frau zu Gast, die radikal mit dem Tabu bricht, dass man als Führungskraft keine Schwächen zeigen darf: Miriam Stehling, in den sozialen Medien bekannt als MIxMI. Mimi leitet gemeinsam mit ihrem Bruder ein Familienunternehmen in der dritten Generation. Als Geschäftsführerin trägt sie enorme Verantwortung – und geht gleichzeitig vollkommen offen mit ihren psychischen Erkrankungen und ihrer Morbus-Crohn-Diagnose um. Sie zeigt, dass Erfolg und verdammt harte Phasen koexistieren können. In dieser Folge tauchen wir tief in Themen ein, die viele lieber totschweigen: Die verbotenen Gefühle: Warum durften wir als Kinder oft keine Freude oder Wut leben? Und wie holen uns diese unterdrückten Emotionen im Erwachsenenalter wieder ein? Die Maske der Normalität: Was gilt in unserer Gesellschaft heute eigentlich noch als „gesellschaftsfähig“ und wer bestimmt das? Die Kraft auf vier Pfoten: Warum Mimis Hund ihr so viel Energie zurückgegeben hat, dass sie daraus eine Ausbildung zur Hundetrainerin gemacht hat. Mimi will unter ihrem Spitznamen richtig viel bewegen. Und nach diesem Gespräch ist klar: Sie tut es bereits. Eine Folge voller ehrlicher Wut, echter Freude und dem Mut, sich nicht mehr für das eigene Sein zu entschuldigen. Hör rein, lass dich aus der Komfortzone holen und hinterlass uns gerne deine Gedanken zur Folge! Mehr über Miriam (MIxMI) erfährst du hier: Instagram: @mixmi_mimi Musik/Spotify: MIxMI auf Spotify Buch: Mimis Buch auf Amazon (Titel: „Don't shrink to fit – Warum du gut genug bist, wie du bist“) Über das SemiCoolon Project: Ich bin Sven Krawitz – Betroffener, Mutmacher und Initiator des SemiCoolon Projects. Mit diesem Podcast möchte ich genau die Räume schaffen, vor denen andere zurückschrecken. Hier wird laut ausgesprochen, was wehtut, und gezeigt, dass niemand mit seinen Kämpfen alleine ist. Website & Support: https://www.semicoolonproject.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semicoolonproject/ Du leidest selbst unter einer Krise oder brauchst dringend Unterstützung? Bitte scheu dich nicht, dir Hilfe zu holen. Adressen und Notfallnummern findest du auf meiner Website.

Honeydew Me
275. Honey Archive: How to Fight Fair with Shrink Chicks

Honeydew Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 69:57


HOT RELATIONSHIP TIP: fighting isn't a bad thing… but you do need to learn how to fight fair. Emmalee Bierly, LMFT and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT of Shrink Chicks are back and this time they're sharing their expert tips on how to fight. We cover: -Why fighting is actually a part of a healthy relationship -How to fight fair -How to regulate your emotions during a fight -Scripts for expressing your feelings and apologizing -What resentment can look like and how it manifests in our relationships -The grief that comes along with committing to a long term relationship EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE Rose suction toy with their order!https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/honeydewme-pod Learn more about 1:1 coaching HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Honeydew Me Merch HERE!⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soul Renovation - With Adeline Atlas
Limitless — Stop Expecting Her to Shrink Into Your Comfort Zone-(By Adeline Atlas)

Soul Renovation - With Adeline Atlas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 3:58


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Contractor Success Forum
Smart Construction Growth: Why Bigger Isn't Always Better

Contractor Success Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 20:45 Transcription Available


Contractor Success Forum
Smart Construction Growth: Why Bigger Isn't Always Better

Contractor Success Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 20:45 Transcription Available


The HOPE Zone
Don't Shrink to Fit Their Comfort

The HOPE Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 20:31


In this episode of The Hope Zone, Dr. B takes on the quiet pressure to shrink for other people's comfort. She names the pattern- dimming your light, downplaying your gifts, softening your truth- and shows how self-erasure chips away at confidence and calling. You'll hear grounded perspective, honest reflection, and a reminder that your full self is not too much. It's just right.The HOPE Zone...where there's HOPE for every situation!

Triple Play Performance Podcast
Why going vegetarian can skyrocket your blood sugar levels

Triple Play Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 5:28


(A note before we get into it: this article is educational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before making major changes to your diet — especially if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, take blood-sugar medication, are pregnant or nursing, or are managing any chronic condition. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)Research shows well-built plant-based diets usually lower blood sugar. If yours moved the other way, one of six silent glucose traps is almost always the reason — and every one of them is fixable.TLDR* The research is actually on vegetarianism's side. Large reviews of clinical trials show vegetarian and vegan diets tend to lower A1C, not raise it.* So if your numbers went up, something in how the diet was built is the real cause — not the fact that it's plant-based.* Six usual suspects: too little protein, “naked” carbs with no brakes, shrinking muscle mass, too much fermentable fiber too fast, high stress/cortisol, and late-night eating.* Each one is a fixable habit, not a reason to abandon vegetarianism.Wait — Doesn't “Plant-Based” Mean Healthier Blood Sugar?Usually, yes. When researchers actually put vegetarian diets to the test in clinical trials, the pattern is consistent: people following them tend to see their A1C go down, not up. A meta-analysis pooling multiple randomized trials found vegetarian diets were linked to a meaningful drop in A1C, and a separate meta-analysis of nine trials found a similar reduction — enough that it would be considered clinically significant by the FDA's own bar for new diabetes drugs.So if you switched to vegetarian eating and your last lab draw came back worse, I want to be straight with you: that's not the expected outcome, and it's not “just what happens” when you cut out meat. Something specific is working against you. The good news is that it's almost always one of a handful of well-understood mechanisms — and once you know which one, it's a quick fix, not a diet overhaul.Think of it like this: a car engine doesn't run worse because you switched to a different brand of gas. It runs worse because something specific — a clogged filter, bad timing, low oil — is getting in the way. Same idea here. Let's go through the six most common “clogs.”THRIVE 120 - TriplePlayDoc is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.1. The Protein Drop You Didn't NoticeThis is the single most common one. When people cut out meat, they usually don't replace that protein gram-for-gram with plant protein — they replace it with more carbs, because carbs are what fill the plate: extra rice, extra bread, extra pasta.Here's why that matters for blood sugar specifically. Protein eaten alongside carbohydrate isn't just “extra food” — it changes how your body handles the carbs. A meta-analysis of controlled feeding trials found that adding protein to a carb-containing meal meaningfully lowers the post-meal glucose spike, largely by boosting the insulin response that clears sugar out of the bloodstream faster. Pull protein out of the meal and carbs hit your blood essentially unguarded.Think of protein as the brakes on a sugar rollercoaster. Take the brakes off, and the same carbs you were eating before now send your blood sugar higher and faster than they used to.2. Naked Carbs, No BrakesThis is the same problem from a different angle: oatmeal for breakfast, a rice bowl for lunch, a smoothie for a snack. All reasonable foods — but if none of them are paired with enough protein or fat, and you're not about to go move that sugar with a workout, it hits your bloodstream as a fast, unbuffered spike. Your body answers with a bigger insulin surge, and doing that meal after meal, day after day, is exactly the pattern linked to declining insulin sensitivity over time.3. The Muscle FactorThis one surprises people: your muscles are the biggest “storage tank” for the sugar you eat. After a meal, skeletal muscle soaks up roughly 70–80% of the glucose that comes out of your bloodstream, using it to refill glycogen stores. Researchers who study this consider muscle glucose uptake the single biggest lever on whole-body insulin sensitivity.So when protein intake drops and resistance training isn't part of the picture, muscle mass tends to shrink over time — and that storage tank gets smaller. Less tank space means the same meal now leaves more sugar circulating in your blood for longer, which shows up as a slow, creeping rise in A1C.Muscle is basically your body's biggest gas tank for sugar. Shrink the tank, and the same fill-up overflows.4. High Fiber, High StressFiber itself is not the villain here — in fact, the right kind of fiber is one of the best tools for blood sugar control. Viscous, soluble fibers (found in oats, beans, and psyllium) form a gel in your gut that physically slows down how fast sugar gets absorbed, and trials show this type of fiber measurably lowers both A1C and fasting blood sugar.The issue is a different kind of fiber problem: volume and speed. Vegetarian diets are often naturally high in fermentable fiber — beans, lentils, certain grains — and when your gut bacteria break that fiber down, the fermentation process produces gas as a byproduct. Ramp up fiber intake quickly, especially the fast-fermenting kinds, and you can outpace your gut's ability to comfortably process it, leading to bloating and discomfort. That physical stress on your body, especially combined with everyday life stress, triggers cortisol release — and cortisol has a direct, well-documented job of raising blood glucose by signaling your liver to make more sugar and by making your cells less responsive to insulin.Think of fiber fermentation like a construction project in your gut. The building itself (your microbiome) benefits — but a project moving too fast kicks up a lot of dust (gas and bloating) along the way.5. Timing and Circadian RhythmsThe lifestyle shift that often comes with going vegetarian — more grazing, more small meals, more snacking — can quietly push more of your eating into the evening. That timing matters more than most people realize. Multiple studies using identical meals given at different times of day have found that the exact same meal produces a bigger blood sugar spike at night than it does in the morning, because your insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function both naturally dip in the evening. One study even found a late meal after 8pm was independently linked to worse A1C.Your body runs on a work shift for carbs. The day shift (morning, early afternoon) handles them efficiently. The night shift is running on a skeleton crew — the same carb load left unprocessed for longer, working against you while you sleep.6. Cortisol: The Common ThreadYou'll notice cortisol keeps coming up — that's not a coincidence. Cortisol's actual job during stress is to make more glucose available fast, by triggering your liver to produce it and by directly blunting how well your cells respond to insulin. Whether the stressor is emotional (a hard week at work) or physical (a gut that's working overtime to ferment more fiber than it's used to, or a body that's lost muscle mass and is struggling to regulate blood sugar as efficiently), the hormonal response is the same: more sugar released, less efficiently cleared.Who's Most Likely to Notice This?Not everyone who goes vegetarian sees their A1C move. The people most likely to notice these effects are those who already have some combination of insulin resistance, chronic stress, poor sleep, low muscle mass, or a sensitive gut. For them, a vegetarian diet doesn't cause the problem — it tends to reveal a metabolic bottleneck that was already there, quietly, underneath a different diet.This isn't a case against vegetarian eating. The clinical research is genuinely favorable toward it. It's a case for building it correctly — with enough protein, the right kind and pace of fiber, resistance training to protect muscle, and carbs eaten earlier in the day, paired with something that slows them down.Six Bottlenecks at a GlanceThe Bottom LineThe question was never really “is vegetarianism good or bad for blood sugar?” — the research says it's generally good when it's built well. The real question is: what's your body's current metabolic bottleneck? Is it protein? Muscle? Fiber pacing? Timing? Stress? Most people are dealing with one or two of these more than the others, and once you know which, the fix is usually a small, specific adjustment — not throwing out the diet.The goal isn't just to tweak what's on your plate. It's to find the actual thing standing between you and the results you were expecting when you made this change in the first place.References* Vegetarian and Vegan Dietary Patterns to Treat Adult Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs — ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831324001285* Vegetarian diets and glycemic control in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis — PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25414824/* The Effect of Adding Protein to a Carbohydrate Meal on Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis — ScienceDirect: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316624003924* The Role of Skeletal Muscle Glycogen Breakdown for Regulation of Insulin Sensitivity by Exercise — Frontiers in Physiology: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2011.00112/full* Glucose Uptake by Skeletal Muscle within the Contexts of Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise — MDPI/Nutrients: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/3/647* Effect of viscous soluble dietary fiber on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with T2DM: systematic review and meta-analysis — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10500602/* Dietary fiber in irritable bowel syndrome (fermentation and gas production) — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5548066/* Fibre, fermentation, FODMAPs and flatulence — Quadram Institute: https://quadram.ac.uk/blogs/fibre-fermentation-fodmaps-and-flatulence/* Physiology, Cortisol — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/* Endogenous circadian system and circadian misalignment impact glucose tolerance via separate mechanisms in humans — PNAS: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1418955112* Impact of circadian disruption on glucose metabolism: implications for type 2 diabetes — Diabetologia/PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7002226/* Chronotype, Chrononutrition and Glucose Tolerance Among Prediabetic Individuals (late-dinner/A1C link): https://cdn.clinicaltrials.gov/large-docs/64/NCT05163964/Prot_SAP_ICF_004.pdfTHRIVE 120 - TriplePlayDoc is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tripleplaydoc.substack.com/subscribe

RNZ: Morning Report
Construction sector continues to shrink, industry warns

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 6:12


The building and construction sector is shrinking and showing little sign of improvement this year. Chief Executive of New Zealand Certified Builders Malcolm Flemming spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mac OS Ken
Macs, Smartphones, and Billionaire Summer Camp - MOSK: 07.10.2026

Mac OS Ken

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 18:06


- IDC: Apple Was Only Computer Maker to Grow Share in Second Quarter - Omdia: Sub-$400 Smartphones to Shrink by 22% in 2026 - Cook, Cue, and Ternus Turn Up at Billionaire Summer Camp - Lamborghini Launches Apple Vision Pro App - Apple TV Sets "Nocturne" for Late October Premier - Sponsored by Helix Sleep: Get 20% off Sitewide, 25% off Luxe Mattresses, and 30% off Elite Mattresses at helixsleep.com/macosken - Sponsored by Notion: Learn more about Notion's Developer Platform today at notion.com/macosken - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

Celeste The Therapist Podcast
Daily Shift 183: You don't have to shrink to be acceptable

Celeste The Therapist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 4:51


  So many people have learned to make themselves smaller — quieter, less opinionated, less visible, less themselves — in order to be accepted by the people around them. In today's episode, Celeste talks about the shrinking habit. Where it comes from, what it costs, and why the version of you that fits perfectly into every room by making yourself smaller is not actually you at all. If you've been dimming yourself down to make others comfortable, this one is going to give you permission to take up your full space. Today's shift: Notice one moment today where you start to shrink — and choose to take up your full space instead. Classes Store Follow Celeste podcast page on tick tock , facebook and instagram Follow STWYT Wellness center on tick tock , facebook and instagram

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No Labels
You don't have to shrink over here

No Labels

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 54:20


Have you ever felt like you had to dim your light, silence your voice, or make yourself smaller just to make other people comfortable?In this episode of the No Labels Podcast, we're talking about why you were never meant to shrink to fit spaces that can't handle your growth. The right rooms won't require you to minimize who you are,they'll challenge you, celebrate you, and make room for you to become everything you're called to be.We dive into:* Why your environment shapes your growth.* The power of finding your tribe.* Recognizing spaces that honor your value instead of tolerating your presence.* Letting go of people and places that require you to become less.* Choosing relationships that inspire purpose, confidence, and transformation.Growth often begins with the courage to leave environments where you're constantly editing yourself. You deserve to be surrounded by people who see your potential, encourage your purpose, and remind you that your authenticity is your greatest strength

Good Morning Liberty
SCOTUS Mail-In Ballot Ruling, Iran War Updates, AOC on Apple, & More || 1791

Good Morning Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 53:31


The Supreme Court just gave Republicans a loss on mail-in ballots. And the most annoying libertarian answer is: Congress may be the real problem. Nate and Chuck break down the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot ruling, why states can count ballots after Election Day if their laws allow it, and why Republicans may be mad at the outcome more than the legal reasoning. Then the guys hit the bigger theme: if you are worried about communists taking power, maybe stop cheering every time Washington gets more power. Shrink the government before your enemies inherit it. Also in this one: AOC wants to break up Apple, antitrust as a political weapon, "Apple for All," MacKenzie Scott's charity billions, Elon Musk moral math, Iran updates, Europe's heat wave, and why Americans should always check for air conditioning before booking a hotel overseas. Chapters: 00:00 Good Morning Liberty 01:00 Monday setup and weekend news 02:00 SCOTUS mail-in ballot ruling 04:30 States, Congress, and election law 05:15 The unpopular libertarian take 06:45 Voter ID and election trust 12:00 Congress could fix this 20:00 Trump, communism, and shrinking government 27:00 AOC goes after Apple 29:30 Can we antitrust the federal government? 34:30 MacKenzie Scott and charity logic 43:30 Iran, Europe heat, and air conditioning Links: Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club @ https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Join GML: joingml.com [Martens Minute]: https://martensminute.podbean.com/ All links @ gml.bio.link Subscribe, like, comment, share, and leave a rating or review on your podcast app.

Spirit-Filled Real Talk with Juliana Page
662 \\ The Fear of Success | Why You Shrink Before Breakthrough

Spirit-Filled Real Talk with Juliana Page

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 10:25


What if the biggest obstacle to your next breakthrough isn't a lack of faith, talent, or opportunity—but your capacity to steward what God wants to entrust to you? In this episode, Juliana explores why so many people unconsciously sabotage the very blessings they've prayed for. You'll discover how success can expose identity wounds, why false humility keeps leaders playing small, and how God develops the spiritual, mental, emotional, and leadership capacity to faithfully carry greater influence. Whether you're leading a business, ministry, family, or simply pursuing God's calling for your life, this conversation will challenge you to stop chasing success and start becoming the leader God can trust.   Ready to go deeper? If you're longing to build the spiritual, mental, emotional, and leadership capacity to live from your God-given identity—not strive for it—I want to invite you into Courage Co. Inside our community, you'll find biblical teaching, practical leadership development, and a family of believers committed to becoming the leaders God can trust. JOIN US HERE: https://julianapage.info/kingdombuilder And if you're ready for deeper weekly leadership formation, join my Spirit-Driven Success® Leadership Audio Mentorship. These private audio teachings will help you renew your mind, increase your capacity, and learn to lead from your identity in Christ instead of performing for it. Because the goal isn't to become worthy. The goal is to finally live like you already are. START LISTENING HERE: https://julianapage.info/spiritdrivensuccesspod

The Kuhner Report
Will Socialists Grow or Shrink the Democrat Party?

The Kuhner Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 37:20 Transcription Available


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The Mind Of George Show
I Borrowed His Legs and He Borrowed My Spirit with Brent & Kyle Pease

The Mind Of George Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 64:16


At the Boston Marathon, Brent was drowning. Miles from the finish. Physically spent. Mentally gone. He screamed at his brother: "Are you going to race with me today?" Kyle can't push the pedals. Brent can't find the finish line without him. That's not a limitation. That's the entire point. Brent and Kyle Pease have completed Ironmans, marathons, and the Ironman World Championship in Kona, together. But this conversation goes far beyond racing. It's about what 15 years of partnership, mission, and asking for help actually teaches you about leadership, trust, and building something that serves more than yourself. What You'll Learn In This Episode: How a childhood Challenger Baseball moment became the blueprint for everything they built What it really means to race as a "we" and how that translates to business Why motivation follows action, not the other way around What emotional maturity had more to do with breaking records than training The leadership definitions from Brent and Kyle that replace 35 books How to navigate obstacles by shrinking the world cone by cone Why asking for help is a competitive advantage, not a weakness How the Kyle Pease Foundation's employment program is redefining meaningful work for people with disabilities Key Takeaways: ✔️"I borrowed his legs. He borrowed my spirit." Neither can finish without the other and that's not a weakness. It's the model. ✔️Motivation follows action. It's fickle after a rah-rah speech. It's lasting when you create movement first. ✔️Leadership isn't the loudest voice. It's the willingness to be vulnerable, listen before speaking, and get out of the way so others can rise. ✔️Asking for help is a daily practice. Kyle has done it every day of his life out of necessity and it's the single most powerful lesson he's given the people around him. ✔️Shrink the world. In an Ironman, in a nonprofit, in a business, you don't run 140.6 miles. You run to the next cone. ✔️You're not building it for yourself. From day one, someone told them: congratulations, you're in business now, for somebody else. That became their north star. ✔️Everyone has a team. Even a solopreneur has a team, it's just your spouse, your kids, your church, the people who believe in you. ✔️Every step you take matters to more than just you. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] — Boston Marathon, a scream, and why neither can finish without the other [01:11] — Welcome and intro: mission-driven, resilient, and built for inclusion [03:14] — Where it all started: Challenger Baseball and the first kid ever thrown out [06:19] — The "we" vs. "I" dynamic and what it means to race as a single unit [08:03] — What Kyle brings to the race that no training can replicate [10:15] — "I borrowed his legs. He borrowed my spirit." [11:47] — How the race dynamic translates, and struggles, in the boardroom [16:15] — Ironman lessons in business: obstacles, patience, and one step at a time [21:55] — Unspoken language: how 15 years of racing built a communication no one else can see [27:46] — Asking for help: the hardest skill to learn and what Kyle taught his family [33:01] — From chasing recognition to becoming a movement: the emotional maturity shift [38:05] — How Brent defines leadership (vulnerability over volume) [39:20] — How Kyle defines leadership (two sentences that replace 35 books) [40:59] — Motivation follows action, not the other way around [48:24] — What almost killed the nonprofit (hint: nothing and why) [52:26] — Lessons from 15 years: stewardship, listening, and getting out of the way [55:41] — The employment program: meaningful work, not just a seat at the table [1:01:05] — Tattoo wisdom from Brent and Kyle [1:02:20] — George's closing: pull your chair up, it's waiting for you Connect with Brent & Kyle: Co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation, a nonprofit championing inclusivity in sports and the workforce for individuals with disabilities. As a push-assist duo, they made history as the first brother team to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. In 15 years, they've supported hundreds of athletes and raised over $10 million in adaptive equipment and opportunities. Website: kylepeasefoundation.org Instagram: @thekylepeasefoundation Youtube: @thekylepeasefoundation LinkedIn: The Kyle Pease Foundation Kyle: @kpzydaironman Brent: @bpeas9 Your Challenge This Week: Share this episode with someone who needs it. That's the task. Then connect with Brent and Kyle, DM them on Instagram, visit the foundation, volunteer, donate, or tell another podcast host to have them on. More of the world needs this message. Follow George: @itsgeorgebryant Work with George:The Alliance — Community for entrepreneurs building with mission and intention. 1:1 Coaching — Limited spots. Apply at mindofgeorge.com/coaching-consulting/Live Retreats — In-person, immersive, built for breakthroughs. Follow for dates.

Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists
Musical for Guys (with Tim Baltz)

Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 61:46 Transcription Available


GET YER MERCH! https://artistsonartistsonartistsonartists.com/shop Wicked. Mama Mia. Moulin Rouge. These and many other musicals have one thing in common - they’re beloved by women and gay men. But what about the straight men, you might ask? Well you’re in luck, because the newest hot musical on Broadway, Seal Team Sex, was written with those very men in mind. At the intersection of masculinity and jazz hands, the creative team behind this innovative show talk us through their process, the ways they have adapted Broadway traditions to fit bro culture, and why this show is so important to put on now. So grab your hotdog, find your seat in the orchestra, and listen in! Our guest this week is the hilarious Tim Baltz. Find him in your favorite shows - Widow’s Bay, I Love LA, Righteous Gemstones, and Shrink - and on Instagram as @tim.baltz. This episode was filmed in the beautiful Dynasty Typewriter Theater, and tech-produced by Samuel Curtis. For live shows and events you can find more about them at dynastytypewriter.com. To learn more about the BTS of this episode and to find a world of challenges, games, inside scoop, and the Artists being themselves, subscribe to our Patreon! You won't be disappointed with what you find. Check out patreon.com/aoaoaoapod Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast Created and Hosted by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana and Patrick McDonald. It is a production of Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players and iHeartMedia Podcasts. Executive Produced by Matt Apodaca and produced by Alexandra Dennis and Laservision Productions. Music By Gabriel Ponton and Edited by Conner McCabe. Thumbnails by Josh Fleury and logo design by Lucy Tomkiewicz. Hollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube! Please rate us five stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Next for Women Podcast
Dear What's Next: When Circles Shrink and Visions Grown

What's Next for Women Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:19


When you're standing at life's crossroads—career, identity, or purpose whispering “there has to be more than this”—Pamela Stone delivers an audio letter straight to your heart. She reminds you that while everyone talks about the glow-up, no one warns you about the cost: letting go of habits, beliefs, and sometimes, even people. These changes, though lonely at times, are proof you're growing—not failing. You don't need to wait for permission or approval to rewrite your story. If you're ready to step into your next chapter—even if the path feels unclear—this loving message is for you. 3 Key Takeaways to Act On Today Release what no longer fits: Let go of outdated expectations, beliefs, and relationships that don't support your growth. Give yourself permission: You don't need anyone's approval to evolve or chase your dreams. Ask the right questions: Reflect on where you've been and where you want to go; your “what's next” starts by exploring what truly matters to you. You are not alone. This next chapter is yours to write. To Stay Connected with Me: www.sheshift.co  

Up To Date
Missouri governor hopes to shrink state budget as he prioritizes ending income tax

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 28:15


A new report from Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says Missouri is facing a budget cliff. Gov. Mike Kehoe says he thinks the state's budget needs to shrink as a result, and suggests some nonprofits or local municipalities could fund some programs instead.

The Line with Ashley Wood
Why We Shrink What We Truly Want (Understanding Soul Desire)

The Line with Ashley Wood

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 41:43


In this episode, Ashley explores soul desires, authenticity, and the difference between what is truly ours and what has been shaped through conditioning. Inspired by a list she wrote at 19, she reflects on why some desires fall away while others stay with us for decades. She also touches on the current Mercury Retrograde shadow period and how getting mastitis (again), alongside a potential foot fracture, brought through some very clear realizations around how she has been shrinking herself. The episode ends with a little teaser of what is being announced next week. Enjoy! -------- quick relief on the a line within app - 15% off your first month with PODCAST at checkout  the GUIDED membership | PODCAST at checkout for 15% off your first month how to read the akashic records: the somatic method training ask ashley a question here (a voicenote for a podcast feature) join ashley's akashic session waitlist  receive a free 'regulate' line activation subscribe to our newsletter download the a line within pp for iOS download the a line within app for android how to do the line activation follow on instagram @alnwithin and tiktok @alnwithin

The Guy Gordon Show
GLP-1s: Retailers See Returns Soar as Waists Shrink

The Guy Gordon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 8:25


June 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Wall Street Journal reporter Jennifer Williams. They discuss how GLP-1s lead to increased clothing returns, costing retailers millions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Uplift
✨ Darling, Remember Who You Were Before the World Tried to Shrink You

The Uplift

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 81:14


Hey babe, can we talk for a minute? When was the last time you did something just because it made you happy? Not because it was productive. Not because it looked good on LinkedIn. Not because it checked a box or moved you closer to some imaginary finish line. Just because it brought you joy. Somewhere along the way, a lot of us got bamboozled into believing that being a responsible adult meant abandoning the very things that made us feel alive. We traded curiosity for caution, wonder for worry, and play for endless to-do lists. And frankly? That's a terrible deal. In this episode, we invite you to remember who you were before everyone had an opinion about how you should dress, act, love, work, dream, and exist. Before somebody convinced you that being "sensible" was more important than being yourself. We're talking about reconnecting with your inner child—not in a cheesy, kumbaya kind of way—but in a "hold up, that little girl actually knew some things" kind of way. What did she love? What made her lose track of time? What lit her up before the world started telling her to dim her shine? Because here's what we've learned: joy isn't a distraction from your purpose. Joy is often the path back to it! So if you've been waiting for a sign to take the class, start the project, buy the roller skates, dance in your living room, make the art, write the book, plant the garden, or do that thing you've been talking yourself out of for years... Baby, this is your sign

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy examines Thomas Piketty's "degrowth" plan, which uses a global wealth tax to cap income. The proposal seeks to shrink manufacturing and leisure sectors to address global inequality and clima

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 2:38


Preview for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy examines Thomas Piketty's "degrowth" plan, which uses a global wealth tax to cap income. The proposal seeks to shrink manufacturing and leisure sectors to address global inequality and climate change.1807 TILSIT

Only Girl On The Jobsite
283. Why Interior Designers Shrink on Jobsites (And How to Stop)

Only Girl On The Jobsite

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 25:19


If you're an interior designer managing construction projects, you already know the feeling. You walk into a room, a jobsite, a contractor meeting, an industry event, and something in the air quietly suggests you don't fully belong there. That the builders and the architects and the trades have a kind of authority you haven't quite earned yet. And without even realizing it, you get a little smaller.   In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when interior designers shrink on jobsites and in rooms they weren't expected to be in, the over-explaining, the unnecessary apologies, the deferred decisions, and why each one compounds into something that costs you more than you realize. I'm also sharing the concrete language and the 60-second practice that changes how you walk into any room from here on out. Because your authority isn't something you earn once you're in the room. It's something you carry in with you.   Mentioned in this episode: Join The Designer's Edge waitlist here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/construction-management-interior-designers Grab Your Free Script Guide here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/push-back-script-handout Access the full video interview with Elana Steele of Steele Appliance here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/appliance Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/interior-designer-confidence-jobsites 

The Other Hand
The UK is not the country that J D Vance and Farage says it is. The Irish economy did not shrink by 12%

The Other Hand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 36:22


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The Keto Savage Podcast
SHRINK Your Fat Cells Before You Hit This Dangerous Limit!

The Keto Savage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 58:38


Take massive action today and book a free consultation call with Robert Sikes on breaking through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callYour fat cells have a strict storage limit and hitting it is the absolute true cause of insulin resistance. In episode 890 of the Savage Perspective Podcast host Robert Sikes and guest Craig Emmerich reveal the hidden dangers of lipotoxicity. When you reach your personal fat threshold your body refuses to store more energy and spills dangerous triglycerides right into your blood. This means you can gain weight and ruin your metabolic health even on a strict zero carb diet. Craig breaks down exactly how to shrink your fat cells track the right blood markers like HOMA IR and fix your metabolism for good.Follow Craig on IG: https://www.instagram.com/craig_emmerich/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - What is Lipotoxicity? The Hidden Cause of Weight Gain1:20 - The Personal Fat Threshold Explained: Why Your Body Stops Storing Fat2:20 - Can You Be Healthy at 600 lbs? The Shocking Truth About Fat Cells5:19 - Does Liposuction Work? The Hidden Danger of Removing Fat Cells7:26 - The Asian Paradox Explained: Genetics & Your Fat Storage Limit9:15 - What is HOMA-IR? The Best Blood Test for Insulin Resistance12:54 - Glucotoxicity vs. Lipotoxicity: Which is Destroying Your Metabolism?15:48 - High Blood Sugar on a Carnivore Diet? The Spillover Effect Explained19:07 - How to Test for Visceral Fat (No MRI or DEXA Scan Needed)21:04 - How to Maximize Testosterone Naturally: Boosting Test on Keto23:51 - What is the Randle Cycle? Why You Can't Burn Fat and Carbs Together27:19 - Do You Lose Metabolic Flexibility on a Zero Carb Diet?29:30 - Do Calories Matter on Keto? Debunking the Biggest Carnivore Myth33:38 - Is the Carbohydrate-Insulin Model Wrong? What the Experts Miss38:17 - Does Excess Protein Turn Into Sugar (Glucose)? Gluconeogenesis Explained41:46 - Why One-Size-Fits-All Diets Fail (How to Optimize Keto for You)42:40 - How to Avoid Metabolic Damage During Extreme Weight Loss45:02 - The Dangers of Chronic Dieting: Why You Need to Eat More to Lose Weight48:21 - Are GLP-1 Peptides Safe? The Hidden Dangers of Muscle & Organ Loss52:43 - The Art of Metabolic Health: Inside Craig Emmerich's New Book56:02 - Hunting, Land Management & Episode Wrap-Up

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis
Joe Concha: Graham Platner Doesn't Need to Be in the US Senate, He Needs a Shrink and Anger Management | 06-05-26

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 6:01


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Impact Pricing
Buyer Insight: Will AI Shrink Our Teams or Expand Our Ambitions?

Impact Pricing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 4:12


This is an Impact Pricing Blog published on March 23, 2026, turned into an audio podcast so you can listen on the go. Read Full Article Here: https://impactpricing.com/blog/will-ai-shrink-our-teams-or-expand-our-ambitions/ If you have any feedback, definitely send it. You can reach us at mark@impactpricing.com.  Now, go make an impact.   Connect with Mark Stiving: Email: mark@impactpricing.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/  

The Ryan Gorman Show
Oil Industry Warns of Potential Price Spikes as Reserves Shrink

The Ryan Gorman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 4:59 Transcription Available


Ryan and Dana talk with National Correspondent Rory O'Neill about warnings from the oil industry that fuel prices could rise in the coming weeks, as U.S. petroleum reserves have fallen to their lowest levels since 2004. They discuss the potential impact on gas prices, energy markets, and consumers as supply concerns continue to grow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Basketball Leadership Podcast
Ep 147 Helping Players when things go Sideways...

The Basketball Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 8:55


https://teachhoops.com/ Episode Title: How Do You Stop the One-Mistake Spiral Before It Destroys a Game? Every coach has seen it: one mistake turns into two, body language collapses, and a player checks out mentally. This episode gives you a simple, repeatable system to stop the spiral in real time—without speeches, posters, or “shake it off” coaching. You'll learn how to train the reset like a skill so it shows up when the game gets tight. Why most players spiral after mistakes (and why motivation doesn't fix it long-term) The “micro-focus” method that shrinks pressure down to the next playable moment How to install one program-wide reset cue (“Next,” “Neutral,” or WIMC) A simple breathing tool that helps players regain control in high-pressure moments How to clean up self-talk so it becomes a weapon, not a liability A scrimmage scoring twist that rewards “resets” instead of points Players don't lack toughness—they lack a system for adversity. When pressure hits, the brain narrows, focus shrinks, and mistakes compound because there's no reset protocol to return to neutral. 1) Shrink the moment Train players to focus on the next controllable action: next play, next stop, next box out, next sprint back. 2) Use one reset cue Pick one cue for the entire program (ex: “Next,” “Neutral,” WIMC = What's In My Control). Train it daily so it becomes automatic. 3) Practice calm on purpose Use breathing as a skill, not a suggestion: box breathing (4-4-4-4) and the late-game quick reset (4 in, 8 out). 4) Replace negative self-talk with action cues Teach athletes to identify the negative thought and replace it with one short physical cue (ex: “Strong hands,” “Stay low,” “Talk early,” “See the rim”). Short live play segments (ex: two-minute games) where teams earn points for responding correctly after mistakes: sprint back, communicate, execute the next right decision. No points for complaining, blaming, or bad body language. When you see the spiral starting: don't lecture. Name the reset, get one breath, demand communication, and run one clean action to create a quick win (stop, rebound, quality shot). Pick ONE reset cue today. Train it for 30 days. Build it into the first three minutes of practice. When the lights come on, your team won't rise to the moment—they'll fall to their training. More program tools, culture systems, practice plans, and done-for-you templates:https://teachhoops.com/ Show NotesEpisode SummaryWhat You'll LearnThe Core ProblemThe 4-Part Reset SystemDrill of the Episode: “Reset Reps”Coach's Cue in the MomentCoach ChallengeResources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tom Barnard Show
Randall Reid and Maggie Faris are the funniest headliners to us - #3020-3

The Tom Barnard Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 40:11


You can't escape Jesse the Shrink, even when he's not actually here. He's put together a contest called Funniest Headliner, and Randall and Maggie are both in it. It's at Gambit Brewing tomorrow, the 9th, and the 16th at 7 PM. The first two shows are free!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tom Barnard Show
Randall Reid and Maggie Faris are the funniest headliners to us - #3020-3

The Tom Barnard Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 40:11


You can't escape Jesse the Shrink, even when he's not actually here. He's put together a contest called Funniest Headliner, and Randall and Maggie are both in it. It's at Gambit Brewing tomorrow, the 9th, and the 16th at 7 PM. The first two shows are free!

ITM Trading Podcast
The Fed's New Plan to Shrink $40T Without Paying It Back

ITM Trading Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 12:13


The Fed's new monetary regime could shrink U.S. debt through inflation—while savers, retirees, and dollar holders pay the price.Questions on Protecting Your Wealth with Gold & Silver? Schedule a Strategy Call Here ➡️ https://calendly.com/itmtrading/podcastor Call 866-349-3310 

ITM Trading Podcast
The Fed's New Plan to Shrink $40T Without Paying It Back

ITM Trading Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 12:13


The Fed's new monetary regime could shrink U.S. debt through inflation—while savers, retirees, and dollar holders pay the price.Questions on Protecting Your Wealth with Gold & Silver? Schedule a Strategy Call Here ➡️ https://calendly.com/itmtrading/podcastor Call 866-349-3310 

Raising Lifelong Learners
When Perfectionism Looks Like Avoidance

Raising Lifelong Learners

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 25:10


Have you ever watched your child melt down before a project even begins, refuse to try unless they're sure they'll succeed, or abandon something halfway through? If so, you're not alone—and it's not laziness or stubbornness. This week on the podcast, we're unpacking the hidden side of perfectionism in our neurodivergent kids, especially when it shows up as avoidance.   Key Takeaways Normalize Beginnerhood: Let your child see you start new things and make mistakes—show them it's okay not to be perfect right away. Shrink the Entry Point: Break projects into tiny, manageable steps so getting started feels less intimidating. Praise Effort, Not Perfection: Celebrate risk-taking, persistence, and trying—mistakes are experiences, not identity. Model Emotional Safety: Remind your child that progress matters, mistakes are allowed, and their worth isn't tied to performance. Collaborate & Scaffold: Offer body-doubling, share in tasks, and provide extra support when needed—support is not failure.   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling outside-the-box learners! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Tackling Perfectionism | A Conversation with Lisa Van Gemert Managing Perfectionism | Strategies for Parents Anxiety vs. Stress vs. Perfectionism: Helping Our Children Cope Perfectionism And Gifted Children: What You Need To Know Managing Perfectionism: 10 Tips for Helping Your Gifted Child RLL #81: [Audioblog] Managing Perfectionism: 10 Tips for Helping Your Child RLL #55: Helping Your Child Manage Perfectionism RLL #52: Overcoming Perfectionism and Finding Joy in Homeschooling Homeschool Testing | Helping Your Perfectionist Do Hard Things  

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
808: Motivation Monday - Shrink Your Waist, How To Start Running & Sculpt More Muscle

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 37:23


➢ DM “TIGHT TUMMY” to @ Colossusfit to peel off unwanted stomach fat once and for all.Welcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to shrink your waist, start running and sculpt more muscle.Josh quote: "The first draft is just you telling yourself the story." - Terry PratchettKyle quote: "Happiness is wanting what you have."What has us excited or intrigued:-Try to think yourself-Flynn effect IQ rose across generations in developing countries-Social media, Tiktok brain and over using AI tools through cognitive outsourcing-Use AI properly-Bad use: “Write this for me. Think for me. Give me the answer.”-Good use: “Challenge my thinking. Quiz me. Find flaws. Explain this concept. Make me defend my answer.”Client shoutout: Megan VWeekly questions:How can I shrink my waist? Is it even possible outside of just losing fat? Also how do I lose more stomach fat LOL?Question for Kyle because I know he has run a martahon before. How do I get into running? I ran a bit as a kid but I don't really understand how to start as silly as that sounds. Like do I just run until I can't? Can i walk or do I need to start with a certain interval?How can I sculpt more muscle to my body? I feel like I have some muscle but just look so average when some people at the gym look so good. There muscles are so much bigger and rounder, is it genetics or am I doing something wrong?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.Email me/ submit a mailbox Monday question contact@colossusfitness.com➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

Calming Anxiety
Calming Anxiety About the Future — A Guided Meditation for Uncertainty

Calming Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 11:09


alming Anxiety About the Future — A Guided Meditation for UncertaintyDo you find yourself constantly rehearsing every difficult conversation or bracing for things that haven't happened yet? When the future feels uncertain, the mind naturally tries to solve it by running through every possible outcome. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, host Martin Hewlett—a clinical hypnotist and former frontline paramedic—invites you to stop rehearsing and return to the safety of the present moment.Because the mind cannot find peace whilst the nervous system is still scanning for danger, we begin by settling the body through a targeted vagus nerve reset. Martin shares a vital lesson from his time as a paramedic: the body and mind are extraordinary at handling what is actually happening, but they struggle with the imagined danger created by an unchecked imagination.Whether you are sitting or lying down, use this 10-minute guided meditation to release every thought about tomorrow and realize that you are more capable than your anxiety gives you credit for.Go deeper with the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course—five focused clinical hypnotherapy sessions—available at calminganxiety.fm.Episode Chapters00:00 – Why Your Mind Reverses the Future 00:39 – Meet Martin Hewlett: Clinical Hypnotist & Former Paramedic 01:17 – Settling the Nervous System: The Vagus Nerve Reset 03:51 – Visualization: Grounding Yourself in a Vast Landscape 05:43 – Lessons from a Paramedic: Real vs. Imagined Danger 07:24 – Guided Affirmations for Trust and Calm 08:43 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Future Anxiety 09:48 – Returning to the Real World: Awareness & Stretch Future-Focus AffirmationsRepeat these internally to ground your subconscious:"I release my need to control what I cannot yet see." "The future is not a threat, it is simply a place I haven't arrived at yet." "I am calm, I am capable, and I trust myself to handle what comes." "I am safe in this moment and this moment is all that is real." "Everything I need is already within me." 3 Daily Caring TipsName the Rehearsal: When your mind runs a difficult scene, say, "This is a rehearsal, not a reality". Named thoughts lose their grip.Shrink the Time Window: If tomorrow feels overwhelming, ask only: "What do I need today?". Focus on one window, one step.Return to the Body: Future anxiety lives in the head; your body is always in the present. Press your feet flat to the floor and feel your weight.A Note of CareYou've done something important today by choosing to stop rehearsing and start resting. That takes real courage. If this session helped you, please share it with someone else who might need a daily coffee break for the soul.In everything you do today, my friend, be kind.

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD
209: ADHD Focus Skills with Dr. Norrine Russell

Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 30:19


Most advice about focus sounds simple: give them breaks, reduce distractions, use a timer, etc.  But for many kids with ADHD, the real struggle is not "focus" as one big thing. It is the tiny moments inside focus: starting, staying with it, transitioning, managing frustration, and not shutting down halfway through. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, Dana Kay sits down with Dr. Norrine Russell, founder of Russell Coaching for Students and creator of Connected Coaching, to talk about the practical micro-skills behind focus. Dr. Russell explains why telling a child to "just focus" often backfires, and what parents can do instead to support executive functioning in a way that actually helps. Parents will learn how to shrink the starting point, reduce cognitive load, use presence without hovering, support emotional regulation with empathy, and create simple systems like whiteboards and second screens. This conversation is full of practical, doable strategies for helping kids move from stuck and overwhelmed to supported and capable. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Russell Coaching: https://russellcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellcoachingllc/ ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety, Breaking Out of the Box podcast Asking the Right Questions Before, During, and After Your Child's ADHD Diagnosis KEY AKEAWAYS [00:00] Most focus advice is too general and misses the specific moments where ADHD kids get stuck. [01:00] Focus is made up of smaller skills, and when one small skill is missing, the whole process can fall apart. [03:07] Dr. Russell explains the executive functioning skills behind focus, including starting, transitioning, sustained attention, impulse control, and emotional regulation. [06:14] Parents can help children begin by shrinking the starting point into one tiny, doable action. [07:59] Support should change with age, moving from direct guidance in younger years to internalized skills in older children. [09:30] Hovering increases stress and does not build self-regulation. [09:59] Parents can support focus by being visible but silent, then gradually moving farther away as the child matures. [12:59] Empathy is often the most helpful tool when a child becomes frustrated or overwhelmed. [16:11] Asking whether a child wants to be heard or helped can prevent over-helping and build problem-solving skills. [17:28] Reducing cognitive load is key, and a large whiteboard can help kids get thoughts, assignments, and goals out of their heads. [20:16] A second screen can reduce working memory demands for students using a laptop. [21:06] Sometimes the missing piece is not another strategy, but more time, support, acceptance, and brain maturation. [23:24] Texting can be a helpful way to communicate with children and teens in a way that gives them space to process and respond. MEMORABLE MOMENTS "Your child isn't struggling with focus sort of in general, they're struggling with very specific moments." "Focus isn't just one skill. It's a series of really small skills stacked together." "The least helpful thing that a parent can do is say something like, just focus, just get started." "Attention is like a muscle." "Shrink the starting point. Shrink the starting point." "Hovering is not helpful. Hovering is not helpful." "So you want to be visible, but silent." "Our number one tool really when our kids are frustrated is empathy." "Right, heard, helped, or hugged." "You can't rush development. You can't rush brain maturation." DANA KAY RESOURCES

Kansas City Today
Budget problems force Kansas City schools to shrink

Kansas City Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 12:13


School districts across the Kansas City metro are navigating financial challenges as they cope with fewer students and state funding shortfalls. Plus: Researchers believe that Gen Z may be reaching for a cigarette more often than members of older generations.

Travolting
Shrink

Travolting

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 84:15


Robin Williams plays Jack Holden, an actor whose career has gone down the drain and is struggling to cope with his addictive tendencies. Hmm... Shrink is one of those movies thats about the inner workings of the hollywood machine with the self-inserted writer character struggling to write his next screenplay.

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast
Bored AF: Cecily (Sorta) Fights a Shrink

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 41:58 Transcription Available


Lena Dunham vs Adam Driver. Cecily vs. a therapist. Avoidant vs Anxious. And then some!Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com slash rosepricks to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to LumiGummies.com  and use code ROSEPRICKS for 30% off your order.

Bored AF
Cecily (Sorta) Fights a Shrink

Bored AF

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 41:58 Transcription Available


Enjoy but do us a favor and listen on the Rose Pricks podcast!Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com slash rosepricks to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to LumiGummies.com  and use code ROSEPRICKS for 30% off your order.

Beauty Of Colors
I used to shrink myself just to survive certain rooms. Not anymore!

Beauty Of Colors

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 0:54


I used to shrink myself just to survive certain rooms. Not anymore. Love My Colors is about the moment you decide to take up space. https://www.amazon.com/Love-Colors-Cleanne-Lynn-Johnson-ebook/dp/B07XB1SFBQ/ref #selflovebook #healingjourney #unbecomingtobecomemore #selfworth #innerchildhealing #ownyourstory #shadowwork

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Winston Weinberg: Speed, Stress, and Better Decisions

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 63:53


Winston Weinberg is the CEO and co-founder of Harvey, the AI platform built for the legal industry. In this episode, Winston explains how AI is reshaping legal work, why judgment becomes more valuable as routine work gets automated, and how to build the prioritization muscle required to move faster, stay focused, and make better decisions when everything is changing. He also shares the operating principles behind Harvey's growth: make decisions faster, treat most choices as two-way doors, use stress to build resilience, prioritize the one thing that matters most and the Google Doc that drives it all. Harvey began with a simple test: take real legal questions, run them through GPT-3, and ask experienced lawyers whether they would send the answers with zero edits. On 86 out of 100 questions, three out of three attorneys said yes. This is a conversation about AI, law, speed, resilience, and building in a world where the bar keeps getting higher. ------ Timestamps: (00:00:00) “The List” that Powers Winston's $11B Business (00:02:20) How to Say “No” Like a CEO (00:07:26) The 3 Principles for Strong Decision-Making (00:08:18) How Harvey is Changing the Legal World (00:11:36) One Cold Email to Sam Altman that Changed Everything (00:12:56) The Demo Strategy that Shocked Investors (00:17:55) Advice Winston Didn't Take (00:19:34) The Deal that Almost Killed Harvey (00:21:56) How to Build Resilience to Failure (00:24:00) How Winston Hacks His Stress (00:29:36) The Key to Creating a Sense of Urgency on Your Team (00:31:29) The Kinds of People Not to Hire at Startups (00:35:09) How to Screen for Resiliency in Interviews (00:41:49) Winston's Advice for Law Students (00:45:28) Would AI Make a Better Lawyer than a Human? (00:48:54) The Future of Agent-Powered Law Firms (00:49:14) Will AI Cause Law Firms to Shrink? (00:52:45) Can AI-Only Law Firms Exist? (00:54:52) Why Legal Costs Aren't Going Down (00:56:48) Three Principles All Entrepreneurs Need to Follow (01:00:54) How Winston Defines Success ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/shaneparrish⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/⁠ Follow Winston Weinberg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-weinberg/ Harvey: https://www.harvey.ai/blog/author/winston-weinberg ------ Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: +CoinShares: Delivering Reason to Digital Asset Investing. ⁠https://coinshares.com/⁠ +Granola AI, The AI notepad for people in back-to-back meetings: https://www.granola.ai/shane Check out the Granola Notes. HeyGen is a message-first AI video platform that helps people and AI agents turn ideas into professional video in minutes. Try for free at https://www.heygen.com/ Join the salty rebellion: https://drinklmnt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball Coach Unplugged ( A Basketball Coaching Podcast)
Ep 1926 How Do You Stop the One-Mistake Spiral Before It Destroys a Game?

Basketball Coach Unplugged ( A Basketball Coaching Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 8:52


https://teachhoops.com/ Episode Title: How Do You Stop the One-Mistake Spiral Before It Destroys a Game? Every coach has seen it: one mistake turns into two, body language collapses, and a player checks out mentally. This episode gives you a simple, repeatable system to stop the spiral in real time—without speeches, posters, or “shake it off” coaching. You'll learn how to train the reset like a skill so it shows up when the game gets tight. Why most players spiral after mistakes (and why motivation doesn't fix it long-term) The “micro-focus” method that shrinks pressure down to the next playable moment How to install one program-wide reset cue (“Next,” “Neutral,” or WIMC) A simple breathing tool that helps players regain control in high-pressure moments How to clean up self-talk so it becomes a weapon, not a liability A scrimmage scoring twist that rewards “resets” instead of points Players don't lack toughness—they lack a system for adversity. When pressure hits, the brain narrows, focus shrinks, and mistakes compound because there's no reset protocol to return to neutral. 1) Shrink the moment Train players to focus on the next controllable action: next play, next stop, next box out, next sprint back. 2) Use one reset cue Pick one cue for the entire program (ex: “Next,” “Neutral,” WIMC = What's In My Control). Train it daily so it becomes automatic. 3) Practice calm on purpose Use breathing as a skill, not a suggestion: box breathing (4-4-4-4) and the late-game quick reset (4 in, 8 out). 4) Replace negative self-talk with action cues Teach athletes to identify the negative thought and replace it with one short physical cue (ex: “Strong hands,” “Stay low,” “Talk early,” “See the rim”). Short live play segments (ex: two-minute games) where teams earn points for responding correctly after mistakes: sprint back, communicate, execute the next right decision. No points for complaining, blaming, or bad body language. When you see the spiral starting: don't lecture. Name the reset, get one breath, demand communication, and run one clean action to create a quick win (stop, rebound, quality shot). Pick ONE reset cue today. Train it for 30 days. Build it into the first three minutes of practice. When the lights come on, your team won't rise to the moment—they'll fall to their training. More program tools, culture systems, practice plans, and done-for-you templates:https://teachhoops.com/ Show NotesEpisode SummaryWhat You'll LearnThe Core ProblemThe 4-Part Reset SystemDrill of the Episode: “Reset Reps”Coach's Cue in the MomentCoach ChallengeResources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Second Phase Podcast - Personal Branding & Brand Marketing and Life Strategies for Success for Female Entrepreneurs
Ep. 434 People-Pleasing: Break Through Anxiety and Stop Sacrificing Yourself to Lead with Calm, Confidence, and Consistency - Part 2 of a 7-Part Series

The Second Phase Podcast - Personal Branding & Brand Marketing and Life Strategies for Success for Female Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 35:58


People-pleasing is not a personality trait—it is an anxiety response. Learn how this behavior is running your leadership and how to break free as a Christian woman in leadership. You said yes again. You knew before the words left your mouth that you did not have the time. Every part of you wanted to say no. But the thought of that awkward pause — the look of disappointment, the possibility that someone might be upset with you — felt unbearable. So, you smiled. You said, of course. And then you went home and quietly resented it. If this sounds familiar, you are not weak. You are not a pushover. Instead, you are stuck in a loop — the anxiety response loop — and people-pleasing is one of its most common, most costly, and most misunderstood expressions. People-Pleasing and Anxiety: More Than a Personality Trait Where People-Pleasing Comes From in Christian Women Leaders People-pleasing does not appear from nowhere. It takes root in specific developmental environments of childhood. Therefore, being aware of it and understanding its origin are the first and most important steps toward freedom. Emotional Chaos and Unsafe Environments Emotional Neglect and the Need for Approval Anxiety and the Fawn Response Loop Guilt, Shame, and People-Pleasing What People-Pleasing Looks Like in a Leader People-pleasing in high-achieving women does not always look like weakness. Often, it is far more sophisticated — and far more invisible. Do any of these feel familiar? You . . . Agree in the meeting and complain about it later. Over-explain, over-apologize, and over-qualify everything you say. Take on work that is not yours because saying no feels impossible. Avoid difficult conversations until resentment forces you to address them. Cannot make a decision without polling everyone around you first. Shrink your needs and opinions to make space for others. Say yes to everything — and then quietly burn out from the inside. People-Pleasing Keeps You in the Anxiety Response Loop Pleasing God vs. People-Pleasing: A Word for Christian Women in Leadership Galatians 1:10 Proverbs 29:25 1 John 4:18 Philippians 4:6–7 How Christian Women in Leadership Can Break Free from People-Pleasing 1. Start with Awareness 2. Pause Before You Respond 3. Regulate Your Nervous System 4. Reclaim No as a Complete Sentence No is not unkind. Saying no is not selfish. Instead, look at no as a boundary. 5. Anchor Your Identity in Christ What People-Pleasing Freedom Looks Like in the Calm, Confident, Consistent Loop Your Next Step as a Christian Woman in Leadership This week, track your yeses. Every time you agree to something, pause for just a moment. Ask yourself: Is this a yes from my values, or a yes from my fear? Simply notice. As awareness builds, freedom will become a desired outcome. REFLECTION QUESTIONS Where in your life are you most likely to people-please — at work, at home, in friendships, or in your faith community? When you trace it back, what was the original experience that led you to believe people-pleasing was necessary for safety? What would it feel like to make one decision this week based solely on what you want and need — not on what others expect of you? Read the full show notes and access all links.

FT News Briefing
LVMH looks to shrink its luxury empire

FT News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 9:49


US fuel exports have surged to a record level, and hedge funds had their best month since 2020. Plus, Samsung Electronics is locked in a feud with its workers over how to share the spoils of the AI-driven semiconductor boom, and LVMH is considering selling some of its iconic brands. Mentioned in this podcast:US fuel exports hit record in boon for oil companies and threat to TrumpLVMH goes from buyer to seller as luxury's winter drags onTech rally hands hedge funds biggest gains since 2020Samsung workers demand bigger slice of surging AI profitsNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce
Kylie's Perfect Mother's Day & Rory McIlroy on Masters Win, Shrink The Game & Golf Dad Tips | Ep 190

New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 89:34


92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Adobe Acrobat! On today's episode, we've got updates on our live show, the NDQ book, the return of Beer Bowl, and Travis and Jason break down some highlights from NFL Rookie mini-camps. We've also got Kylie Kelce joining us to talk about the perfect Mother's Day and answer your questions about mother/daughter relationships, if Mother's Day counts if you're expecting, Kelce House rules, and if pet moms count. And finally, we are joined by back to back Masters Rory McIlroy! We find out how he's feeling after the huge win, his process to repeat at Augusta, how he's changing the Champion's Dinner for next year, what he thinks about “shrinking the game,” how to get your kids into golf, his Mt. Rushmore of golf courses, Devil Wears Prada cameo, and more! You can still pre-order our book “No Dumb Questions” at https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/nodumbquestionsNew Heights will be Live in Los Angeles at The Orpheum Theatre on June 15th. General Tickets go on sale April 27th. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006491EE43FB93Watch and listen to new episodes of New Heights every Wednesday during the NFL season and follow us on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshowYou can also listen to new episodes on Wondery, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ...Download the full podcast here:Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynwSend something to the New Heights Mailbox. Don't be weird though. C/O New Heights Productions135 E OLIVE AVE, BURBANK, CA 91502Support the show: ADOBE ACROBAT: Adobe Acrobat transforms your documents into shareable, AI-Powered PDF Spaces with access to easy content creation and trusted PDF tools that help you take any project from idea to done. Learn more at https://adobe.com/dothatwithacrobatMENTOS: Refresh the Everyday with Mentos Chewy Mints. Shop Now!EXPEDIA: The one place you go to go places. https://www.expedia.com/ SLEEP NUMBER®: To a good life's sleep™. Visit a Sleep Number® store or learn more at https://sleepnumber.com. Rated #1 as America's Best Mattress Brand for Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power in 2025. For J.D. Power 2025 award information, visit https://jdpower.com/awards.PLANET FITNESS: Best-in- class equipment and a space for every kind of strength. We're All Strong on this Planet™ Learn more at http://planetfitness.com/ALLSTATE: Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://allstate.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shrink For The Shy Guy
Goodbye Shrink for the Shy Guy, Hello Authentic Confidence

Shrink For The Shy Guy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 16:48


After 12 years and over 600 episodes, Shrink for the Shy Guy is reaching its final installment. But this isn't an ending—it is a massive evolution. Starting next Wednesday, this same podcast feed will transform into a brand-new show: Authentic Confidence with Dr. Aziz. In this special transition episode, Dr. Aziz reflects on the journey that began in 2013. What started as a mission to help people overcome classic social anxiety has expanded into a much larger movement. He explores how shyness, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism are all "branches of the same tree," rooted in a single core issue: The Approval Trap.

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