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This isn't really a "timeline", as such – I don't know the timings – but this is my current, fairly optimistic take on where we're heading.I'm not fully committed to this model yet: I'm still on the lookout for more agents and inference-time scaling later this year. But Deep Research, Claude 3.7, Claude Code, Grok 3, and GPT-4.5 have turned out largely in line with these expectations[1], and this is my current baseline prediction. The Current Paradigm: I'm Tucking In to SleepI expect that none of the currently known avenues of capability advancement are sufficient to get us to AGI[2]. I don't want to say the pretraining will "plateau", as such, I do expect continued progress. But the dimensions along which the progress happens are going to decouple from the intuitive "getting generally smarter" metric, and will face steep diminishing returns. Grok 3 and GPT-4.5 [...] ---Outline:(00:35) The Current Paradigm: Im Tucking In to Sleep(10:24) Real-World Predictions(15:25) Closing ThoughtsThe original text contained 7 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: March 5th, 2025 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/oKAFFvaouKKEhbBPm/a-bear-case-my-predictions-regarding-ai-progress --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

The devotion for today, Monday, December 09, 2024 was written by Jan Nunn and is narrated by Judith Anderson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Songwriter: Irving Berlin:“When I'm worried and I can't sleepI count my blessings instead of sheepAnd I fall asleep counting my blessingsWhen my bankroll is getting smallI think of when I had none at allAnd I fall asleep counting my blessings…” Support the show

Become a Certified Sleep Consultant: https://tkopod.co/sleepI sat down with Jayne Havens, the founder of The Snoozefest.com. In this episode, Jayne shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a certified sleep consultant, running a highly successful business that helps parents get their children to sleep better. We talk about how she turned her skills into a successful business. She also shares the details of her sleep consulting services and how she is training others to follow in her footsteps.Useful Links:Become a Certified Sleep Consultant: https://tkopod.co/sleepLearn more about Jayne: https://theSNOOZEFEST.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultantBecoming a Sleep Consultant Podcast: https://thecpsm.com/category/podcast/Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Highlights-From Event Planning to Sleep Consulting02:56 The Importance of Certification in Sleep Consulting05:49 Understanding Client Relationships and Boundaries08:48 Service Structure and Pricing Models12:12 Success Rates and Client Commitment15:07 Key Strategies for Helping Children Sleep17:56 The Role of Emotional Support in Sleep Consulting20:46 Identifying Underlying Issues in Sleep Problems24:01 Building a Referral-Based Business26:55 The Future of Sleep Consulting as a Franchise30:03 Final Thoughts and Resources

Send us a textEven if you know a ton about hormones and cycles, sometimes life gives you a little practical application work to do. Earlier this year I had a series of irregular cycles and hope is that you can learn from what I did to navigate them and give my body the support it was asking for.I focused on:- Moderate exercise- Avoiding alcohol/caffeine- Tracking symptoms carefully- Removing unnecessary to-dos from my calendar- Nourishing through adequate food + sleepI also tried out incorporating:- Maca powder- Cryotherapy and red light therapy- MelatoninReferences:- Ep. 18 What is PCOS? Note: These things may or may not be a good fit for you and your body! If you're looking for 1:1 support, click the link below to set up a consult call. CONNECT WITH BRIDGET Email listInstagramBook a free consult callWebsiteSUPPORT THIS PODCASTBuy Me a CoffeeRate & review the podShare it with your BFF

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comInnocent sleep … sore labor's bath,Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course,Chief nourisher in life's feast.William ShakespeareSleep is so important to your well-being. Your mind works better when you sleep well. Your moods improve. Your outlook improves. Your physical condition improves. Your health improves. Life is better when you sleep well.We spend—get this—a full third of our lives asleep. Yet how much do we treasure sleep? How much do we guard our sleep time? How much effort do we put toward improving our sleep?Like so many things in this modern, fiat world of declining standards, the value of sleep has been overlooked.Science may only just be starting to acknowledge the benefits of good sleep, but it's something we've intuitively known since forever. From time immemorial, art and literature have been filled with references to the value of a good night's sleep. The Ancient Greeks, Hippocrates among them, knew it was a prerequisite for good health. Many cultures considered dreams to be a form of contact with the divine.I used to think I had mastered the art of sleeping. In the last couple of years, I've learned this is far from the case. However, I've put in a lot of work and now, in my newfound role as health guru, I feel I'm in a position to dish out some advice on how to improve your sleep.England cycling coach David Brailsford used to talk about the incremental effects of marginal gains. Sleep improvement is very much the same. There are lots of little things you can do, and, with the accumulation of these, you will see vast improvements.Here are ten ways to improve your sleep, including how to deal with waking up in the night, bedtime habits, alcohol's impact, melatonin, peeing in the night and more … 1. How to get to sleepI always struggled to get to sleep, even as a youngster. I can remember lying in bed for endless hours, really trying to get to sleep and not being able to. When you're lying in bed trying to sleep, and you can't, that is when the demons come: unwelcome thoughts creep into your mind and then start looping over and over. It's good to be able to fall asleep quickly.I now realise one of the reasons I got into the habit of drinking too much was that, after a few drinks, whenever I lay down, I would go straight to sleep. Drinking was a way of avoiding that difficult period of trying to get to sleep.My other method was doing loads and loads of physical activity and then going to bed absolutely shattered. Not always possible.So, here's the first lesson I've learned, and this is the best hack ever.First thing in the morning, go outside and get 15 or 20 minutes of sunshine. Do this as soon as you wake up. Make your morning cup of tea or coffee, then take it outside and get some sun. Even if it's cloudy and cold in the middle of winter, go outside and stand where the sun would be. Open your eyes towards it. You'll still get some rays.This has been shown to regulate your circadian rhythms. In my view, it's the single best thing you can do to help you fall asleep at night.You'll find, like magic - or is it clockwork? - that as soon as the sun goes down that evening, you'll start feeling tired.2. Darkness.Darkness aids sleep. Blackout curtains in the bedroom are a good idea, but if that's too much hassle, there's a simpler, cheaper solution: sleep masks.I've only lately taken to wearing sleep masks in bed (I've always used them when travelling) and I've come to love them. Go for a silk one—they're very comforting. I use this silk one by Alaska Bear.3. Breathe BetterThere is a simple product for this too. Mouth tape. Stick a little bit of this tape across your mouth and it forces you to breathe through your nose. You'll be amazed. You sleep so much better if you only breathe though your nose.I'm currently using this light weight one and I like it. My son prefers this heavy duty stuff, which might be better as a stating point to change your breathing habits.If you sleep on your back and then snore, mouth tape can really help out.4. Get a sleep trackerI use the Whoop fitness tracker, which you wear on your wrist.When I compare my data with friends using other devices like Garmin, Apple, Fitbit, Whoop, and Aura, there's quite a bit of divergence between the brands, particularly on calories burnt. I don't think it really matters: it's the act of monitoring and tracking that leads to improvements.Whoop seems to generally regarded as the best for tracking sleep though. An unintended but incredibly beneficial side effect of getting a Whoop is that it will massively cut down your drinking. More on this in a moment.5. Room temperature

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comInnocent sleep … sore labor's bath,Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course,Chief nourisher in life's feast.William ShakespeareSleep is so important to your well-being. Your mind works better when you sleep well. Your moods improve. Your outlook improves. Your physical condition improves. Your health improves. Life is better when you sleep well.We spend—get this—a full third of our lives asleep. Yet how much do we treasure sleep? How much do we guard our sleep time? How much effort do we put toward improving our sleep?Like so many things in this modern, fiat world of declining standards, the value of sleep has been overlooked.Science may only just be starting to acknowledge the benefits of good sleep, but it's something we've intuitively known since forever. From time immemorial, art and literature have been filled with references to the value of a good night's sleep. The Ancient Greeks, Hippocrates among them, knew it was a prerequisite for good health. Many cultures considered dreams to be a form of contact with the divine.I used to think I had mastered the art of sleeping. In the last couple of years, I've learned this is far from the case. However, I've put in a lot of work and now, in my newfound role as health guru, I feel I'm in a position to dish out some advice on how to improve your sleep.England cycling coach David Brailsford used to talk about the incremental effects of marginal gains. Sleep improvement is very much the same. There are lots of little things you can do, and, with the accumulation of these, you will see vast improvements.Here are ten ways to improve your sleep, including how to deal with waking up in the night, bedtime habits, alcohol's impact, melatonin, peeing in the night and more … 1. How to get to sleepI always struggled to get to sleep, even as a youngster. I can remember lying in bed for endless hours, really trying to get to sleep and not being able to. When you're lying in bed trying to sleep, and you can't, that is when the demons come: unwelcome thoughts creep into your mind and then start looping over and over. It's good to be able to fall asleep quickly.I now realise one of the reasons I got into the habit of drinking too much was that, after a few drinks, whenever I lay down, I would go straight to sleep. Drinking was a way of avoiding that difficult period of trying to get to sleep.My other method was doing loads and loads of physical activity and then going to bed absolutely shattered. Not always possible.So, here's the first lesson I've learned, and this is the best hack ever.First thing in the morning, go outside and get 15 or 20 minutes of sunshine. Do this as soon as you wake up. Make your morning cup of tea or coffee, then take it outside and get some sun. Even if it's cloudy and cold in the middle of winter, go outside and stand where the sun would be. Open your eyes towards it. You'll still get some rays.This has been shown to regulate your circadian rhythms. In my view, it's the single best thing you can do to help you fall asleep at night.You'll find, like magic - or is it clockwork? - that as soon as the sun goes down that evening, you'll start feeling tired.2. Darkness.Darkness aids sleep. Blackout curtains in the bedroom are a good idea, but if that's too much hassle, there's a simpler, cheaper solution: sleep masks.I've only lately taken to wearing sleep masks in bed (I've always used them when travelling) and I've come to love them. Go for a silk one—they're very comforting. I use this silk one by Alaska Bear.3. Breathe BetterThere is a simple product for this too. Mouth tape. Stick a little bit of this tape across your mouth and it forces you to breathe through your nose. You'll be amazed. You sleep so much better if you only breathe though your nose.I'm currently using this light weight one and I like it. My son prefers this heavy duty stuff, which might be better as a stating point to change your breathing habits.If you sleep on your back and then snore, mouth tape can really help out.4. Get a sleep trackerI use the Whoop fitness tracker, which you wear on your wrist.When I compare my data with friends using other devices like Garmin, Apple, Fitbit, Whoop, and Aura, there's quite a bit of divergence between the brands, particularly on calories burnt. I don't think it really matters: it's the act of monitoring and tracking that leads to improvements.Whoop seems to generally regarded as the best for tracking sleep though. An unintended but incredibly beneficial side effect of getting a Whoop is that it will massively cut down your drinking. More on this in a moment.5. Room temperature

"Thrown like a star in my vast sleepI opened my eyes to take a peekTo find that I was by the sea gazing with tranquility'Twas then when the Hurdy Gurdy ManCame singing songs of loveThen when the Hurdy Gurdy ManCame singing songs of love"Please allow me to be your Hurdy Gurdy Man with 2 Hours of tunes you won't hear anywhere else on the Sunday edition of Whole 'Nuther Thing. Joining us are William Ackerman, Miles Davis, Linda Ronstadt, Ben Sidran,, George Benson, Humble Pie, Jack Bruce, Garland Jeffreys, Gabor Szabo, Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton, The Doors, Mindbenders, Maria Muldaur, Cream, Leslie West, Jethro Tull, Oliver Nelson, Baker Gurvitz Army, Big Brother & The Holding Company, The Vogues, Genesis and Donovan...

The MeadowA meadow full of memories, the faded colours of summer, rest upon the skeletal hands and leaves, for summer whispers to autumn:‘For now is here,take this,my time away,for I wish not yet for Spring, for fall and sleepI must,to dream againcome May.'Feel free to contact me. Be nice to know who my audience is and perhaps you can suggest some further topics or themes for my writing! And do give me feedback!p1964km@googlemail.com

Everywhere I go I see news or listen in car to radio it's all about war it utterly terrified me I can't sleepI feel I'll terrified of bangs and planes please please can you help to tell me how to stop negative thoughts

I'm hoping that this pep talk with Anya Braddock in this episode helps out anyone within the cosplay/content creation space. It was really great chatting with her as we dive into her cosplay origin story alongside the plethora of conventions she's been to from 2022 into 2023. Whether it's through vending with her own work, to teaming up with brands like Sleepi, Anya goes into detail about some of these more recent conventions in addition to laying out her plans for the remainder of the year. We talk about the giant friend group trip she did a few months back where photoshoots were aplenty. However as I was researching topics, one thing that stood out for me was her networking skills so that ends up becoming a focal point for the episode. Anya shares her methodology in how she views and handles networking with people, parts of the con where it's done and her overall desire to create safe yet awesome content with other people. She also gives insight into handling dead air during Twitch streams as well as imposter syndrome. A lot of these are hitting me hard personally as I'm trying to navigate these bad brain days I have wondering about my own content or even comparing myself to other creators in this space. I'm hoping to take these lessons to heart for the rest of the year and I hope it helps you out too in some way :) Follow Anya's work here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/anyabraddock⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cosplaybytes/message

In today's episode I wanted to give you some very TACTICAL tips & questions to ask yourself to help you feel SUER aligned and FOCUSED but also really excited about the path you're on, EVEN if you're in a season that you're just feeling that feeling of “UGH, I want to get through this”. I want to remind you today how EVERY season SPECIFICALLY serves us. So if you're in a season of transition, feeling ready to pivot or even like you have NO IDEA what's next for you— this episode is going to be your jam! Can't wait to hear what you think! As mentioned in this episode: If you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia ( or use code “KACIA”) to snag that discount! ALSO PS— Are you part of our  TOTALLY FREE pump up text list yet? If not, text the SALSA DANCER emoji to (512) 548-2728 to jump on! I send out little inspo texts every Sunday evening and then randomly throughout the week! A fun way for us to connect outside of the podcast & TOTALLY free for you! Oh & one more PS– are you & I connected on Instagram yet? If not, come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

This episode is JUICYYY!! If you are looking for more CONNECTION in your relationship, or to focus on INTIMACY + even having a better SEX life– this episode is going to be your JAM! We have on husband & wife (Vanessa & Xander)- Vanessa's a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience in the sex therapy field & Xander is her husband who left his corporate job to help build this business and brand with her where they are on a MISSION to take the intimidation out of getting intimate. They have a new book called SEX TALKS: The 5 conversations that will transform your love life and today we really dig into questions to ask your partner to really deepen your connection & build a stronger foundation in your relationship! I Can't wait to hear what you think of this one!!! Want to connect with our epic guests Vanessa & Xander? Their website: https://vmtherapy.com/Order their new book: “Sex Talks” anywhere you buy books! Check out their podcast: https://vmtherapy.com/podcast/ & they have a SUPER fun & educational Instagram too: @vanessaandxander https://www.instagram.com/vanessaandxander/?hl=en Also– as mentioned in this episode: Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul CBD! You've gotttta to check them out! Especially if you struggle with ANXIETY or SLEEP… this is going to be your JAM! My personal fav projects are their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert. I also LOVE their signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all & they also have SO many freaking flavors of the CBD gummies which are perfect for mid day! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag a sweet discount with code “KACIA” if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia Oh & one more PS– are we connected on Instagram yet? Come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

Welcome to this Yoga Nidra where I take you through a beautiful wintery snuggly scene to embody relaxation, nurture and finally sleepI end this session leaving you to drift off into deep rest with curated background music.Please wear good quality headphones, an eye mask/pillow & keep warm and comfortable .Love Justine xxYou can connect with me at:JustineNagaur.comInstagram: justinenagaur 

My intention with today's episode to help serve as a REMINDER that as humans, we have the tendency to UNINTENTIONALLY sabotage our happiness by catastrophizing the BIG things, AND the little things….. But I also want to remind you that it's NORMAL to do these things, and share with you how I am handling this in real time. I don't want you to rob yourself of all the joy and fun that can come in ALL seasons, so I think this episode is going to be really helpful! Can't wait to hear what you think! Also– as mentioned in this episode: Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul CBD! You've gotttta to check them out! Especially if you struggle with ANXIETY or SLEEP… this is going to be your JAM! My personal fav projects are their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert. I also LOVE their signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all & they also have SO many freaking flavors of the CBD gummies which are perfect for mid day! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag a sweet discount with code “KACIA” if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia && Are you on my totally free pump up text list yet?! Text the Unicorn emoji to: (512) 548-2728 and get TOTALLY free insp texts from me every Sunday evening & randomly throughout the week :) A super fun way to connect outside of the podcast! Oh & one more PS– are we connected on Instagram yet? Come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

If you are feeling like you are confused, scared, scattered, or just feeling like you SUCK, this episode is for YOU. In life, we are GOING to feel like we are stumbling sometimes, and I want you to remember that it's NORMAL, & there is NOTHING wrong with you. In this episode, I want to share with you a new perspective on what FAILING means to me in a way that will inspire you AND help you get back up faster when you are feeling down.Also– as mentioned in this episode: Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul CBD! You've gotttta to check them out! Especially if you struggle with ANXIETY or SLEEP… this is going to be your JAM! My personal fav projects are their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert. I also LOVE their signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all & they also have SO many freaking flavors of the CBD gummies which are perfect for mid day! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag a sweet discount with code “KACIA” if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia && Are you on my totally free pump up text list yet?! Text the Unicorn emoji to: (512) 548-2728 and get TOTALLY free insp texts from me every Sunday evening & randomly throughout the week :) A super fun way to connect outside of the podcast! Oh & one more PS– are we connected on Instagram yet? Come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

In today's episode I want to bring some new perspective and remind you that how you're showing up in this world is impacting others, EVEN IF you don't REALIZE IT. I want to share with you how much influence we can have on others just by how we show up in life even if it's unintentional, and remind you that whether you know it or not, YOU are an INSPIRATION to SOMEONE. This episode is going to light a fire under your booty!& Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul CBD! You've gotttta to check them out! Especially if you struggle with ANXIETY or SLEEP… this is going to be your JAM! My personal fav projects are their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert. I also LOVE their signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all & they also have SO many freaking flavors of the CBD gummies, my personal favorite is the “Spicy Marg” (cuz duhhh so good + what we launched at empowerHER Live event) If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag a sweet discount with code “KACIA” if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia Oh & one more PS– are we connected on Instagram yet? Come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

In today's episode I REALLY want to impact some of you (maybe you specifically) that are WAITING to feel proud, waiting to feel ACCOMPLISHED… and instead ask you you HOW can we get some of that FEELING that you want from ACCOMPLISHING the goal now. Cuz truly, as humans we are often our own worst critics and tend to naturally look at how far we have to go versus how far we've come….But one thing I know FOR SURE. If you delay JOY & celebration… You delay the dopamine hits. So let's dive into that today!  & Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul CBD! You've gotttta to check them out! Especially if you struggle with ANXIETY or SLEEP… this is going to be your JAM! My personal fav projects are their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert. I also LOVE their signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all & they also have SO many freaking flavors of the CBD gummies, my personal favorite is the “Spicy Marg” (cuz duhhh so good + what we launched at empowerHER Live event) If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag a sweet discount with code “KACIA” if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia Oh & one more PS– are we connected on Instagram yet? Come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

In today's episode, I want to take a second to make sure that the goals you have for 2023 are what you REALLY want rather than framing them through the lens of “what's realistic”. Instead of “What do I want?” today we're talking about what is POSSIBLE & I'm sharing two specific convos that I had that in the last 48 hours that I think you're really going to connect with! & Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul CBD! You've gotttta to check them out! Especially if you struggle with ANXIETY or SLEEP… this is going to be your JAM! Also December 26th- January 1st code “KACIA” saves you 30% off ALL THEIR PRODUCTS! My personal fav projects are their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert. I also LOVE their signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all & they also have SO many freaking flavors of the CBD gummies, my personal favorite is the “Spicy Marg” (cuz duhhh so good + what we launched at empowerHER Live event) If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 30% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia ALSO!!Two really fun things that are TOTALLY FREE: If you want to join our TOTALLY FREE mindset PARTTTTYYY webinar on January 1st (or catch the replay if you can't make it live) text the word “PARTY” to  (512) 548-2728! This is going to be me, you & HUNDREDS of women on zoom kicking off the new year together with this SUPER high vibe training! Also one more fun thing— if you're not in our free empowerHER podcast Listener community this is where we connect, do fun giveaways & connection threads– just a really cool way for us to connect and for you to be in the loop of all the fun pop up events we're doing all across the country for empowerHER Listeners! Text the word “FREE GROUP” to  (512) 548-2728 to join! Oh & PS– are we connected on Instagram yet? Come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

Sometimes the people that we are often surrounded by during the holidays are the people who make us the craziest. Why do I let my mean cousin get under my skin? And my parents! They go out of their way to push my buttons! Maybe it's time to learn a quick holiday boundary setting and peace creating reaction. Remember, if you practice it enough, PEACE will become the new automatic response! Let's do this!In this episode we will learn: ~Why we react so strongly to “button pushers”~What to do instead of getting upset (it works every time!) ~Choosing peace the Wayne Dyer way~Om Shanti meditationLove the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapyQuotes:“Even if you ‘have a right' to be mad, even if your argument is the best one, you can choose peace instead of this…”-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSWInteresting Mentions:Wayne Dyer - All of his book are amazing! Start with The Power of IntentionListen to Cheri's song, Joy about choosing peace here: https://open.spotify.com/track/28gcvkVn2xw4XjbKGKBs25?si=9dd57c111eb74b7fThe Host for this podcast:Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSWThe Stress Therapist and AuthorTwitter: @stresstherapyInstagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflakeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapistStay in touch with Cheri:https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here:https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultationFollow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_FlakeBuy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.Joy by 13 Stories:I take my joy straight up every day…Bliss is simply what I wantI'm not doing, but I'm doneChange the way you look at things and it all falls in placeDig two graves or forgivenessI choose peace instead of thisYou go on about nothin' While you're missing what there is…Es no sobre “getting” Es sobre “letting”I take my joy straight up every dayChorus: MilkshakeChocolate covered hard-acheDig my own religionLive like a magicianTake my mind from noisy To what I find rosyIt's none of my business what you think so…I take my joy straight up every dayI walk down a different streetDo not go right back to sleepI'm your violet incense I've learned I can make grass growI know like I know like I know like I knowI take my joy straight up every dayDon't die with music still in youInside my mind God is blueWhen I'm 500 years old I'll still be thanking youOpen to everythingAttached to nothingI take my joy straight up every day

I'm excited to share with you something that I've realized has helped a TON with my anxiety, but also helped me stay consistent toward the things that matter to me! Today we're talking about the need for details or BIG vision, and how BOTH matter! I think you're going to vibe with this one! & Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul CBD! You've gotttta to check them out! Especially if you struggle with ANXIETY or SLEEP… this is going to be your JAM! My personal fav projects are their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert. I also LOVE their signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all & they also have SO many freaking flavors of the CBD gummies, my personal favorite is the “Spicy Marg” (cuz duhhh so good + what we launched at the event) If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia Also— are you on my FREE PUMP UP INSPO TEXT LIST yet? I send out inspo texts every Sunday evening and then randomly throughout the week! To join just text a salsa dancer emoji to  (512) 548-2728 and join for free! Oh & PS– are we connected on Instagram yet? Come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

Today's episode is going to be helpful for you if you KNOW you're just scratching the surface on your potential, whether that's in your career, health, business, or even depth of your relationships. I'm sharing 3 beliefs that I think are helpful to get behind as well as a couple real time stories of how I'm navigating it all! SO freaking excited to hear what you think of this one!! & Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul CBD! You've gotttta to check them out! Especially if you struggle with ANXIETY or SLEEP… this is going to be your JAM! My personal fav projects are their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert. I also LOVE their signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all & they also have SO many freaking flavors of the CBD gummies, my personal favorite is the “Spicy Marg” (cuz duhhh so good + what we launched at the event) If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia Also— are you on my FREE PUMP UP INSPO TEXT LIST yet? I send out inspo texts every Sunday evening and then randomly throughout the week! To join just text a salsa dancer emoji to  (512) 548-2728 and join for free! Oh & PS– are we connected on Instagram yet? Come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux unpacks the truly demonic lyrics behind The Doors hit "When the Music's Over"Jim Morrison:When the music's overWhen the music's over, yeahWhen the music's overTurn out the lightsTurn out the lightsTurn out the lightsYeahWhen the music's overWhen the music's overWhen the music's overTurn out the lightsTurn out the lightsTurn out the lightsWhen the music is your special friendDance on fire as it intendsMusic is your only friendUntil the endUntil the endUntil the endCancel my subscription to the ResurrectionSend my credentials to the House of DetentionI got some friends insideThe face in the mirror won't stopThe girl in the window won't dropA feast of friends, "Alive!" she criedWaiting for me outsideBefore I sink into the big sleepI want to hearI want to hearThe scream of the butterflyCome back, babyBack into my armWe're gettin' tired of hangin' aroundWaitin' around with our heads to the groundI hear a very gentle soundVery near yet, very farVery soft, yeah, very clearCome today, come todayWhat have they done to the earth, yeah?What have they done to our fair sister?Ravaged and plundered and ripped her and bit herStuck her with knives in the side of the dawnAnd tied her with fences and dragged her downI hear a very gentle soundWith your ear down to the groundWe want the world and we want itWe want the world and we want itNowNow?Now!Persian night babeSee the light, babeSave usJesusSave usSo when the music's overWhen the music's over, yeahWhen the music's overTurn out the lightsTurn out the lightsTurn out the lightsWhen the music is your special friendDance on fire as it intendsMusic is your only friendUntil the endUntil the endUntil the end

Today's episode is SUPER raw & I think is REALLY going to resonate with you! I brought on Amber Lilyestrom to really dive DEEP into navigating TOUGH seasons of doubt, uncertainty, and the struggle through different chapters. If you in particular have also gone through or are currently in a fertility journey, Amber's story is going to leave you so inspired and filled with hope, perspective, and to not give up on your dream. This is a powerful conversation, and I can't wait to hear what you think! &&& as mentioned in today's episode:  It's SO  important it is for me to direct women like YOU (who might also be entrepreneurs) to resources and PEOPLE that can help support them....Which is why I wanted to make sure you know about Amber's business program which is built off the premise of:HELPING MORE PEOPLE, MAKING MORE MONEY & HAVING MORE FUN. & truly NOBODY teaches business quite like Amber so if you are looking for someone to take your hand & help you build the business of your dreams…I truly couldn't recommend her more! Check out her "Ignite Your Business" program & if you use this link below you also get $200 OFF! HOLLAAA! + Amber and I are doing a FREE Q&A giving you ALL THE JUICE business call with you in January too!!! All the deets are here: https://www.amberlilyestrom.com/kacia Special thank you to today's show sponsor Soul Wellness! Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia To connect with Amber Her personal account on Instagram: amberlilyestromCheck out her podcast: “The Amber Lilyestrom Show” & all the fun stuff on her website: http://www.amberlilyestrom.com plus her “Ignite Your Business” program https://www.amberlilyestrom.com/kacia 

In today's episode we are talking about how important CONTRAST is to have the FULL human experience. So often we want to stay COMFORTABLE in order to avoid the lows, but the lows are REQUIRED in order to have the highs, and I don't want you to live a mediocre so-so life. I think you're really going to vibe with this perspective!! Can't wait to hear what you think!! As mentioned in today's episode: If you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia OOH & ALSO— If you've been thinking about coming but haven't snagged your ticket yet, you still have time to come to our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix,AZ empowerHER live!!! Picture HUNDREDS of women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so come snag your ticket at www.kaciaghetmiri.com/event or you can always send me a DM on IG if you have any questions or want to chat!! Connect with me on IG: My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

Send us a Text Message.Breastfeeding or chest-feeding is a job in and of itself but if you add pumping to the mix, it's a whole other ball game!Listen in to this episode to get my Top 5 Tips for Pumping so that you can pump with confidence!Here's a summary of what we're getting into in this episode:1. Try to wait until after the first 6 weeks to pump2. Milk-making hormone, prolactin surges overnight - best time to have baby on breast/chest3. Pumps are not as effective as a baby4. How long to pump for depending on if you're away from Baby or just building up storage5. How to yield more milk from the pumpIf you're a breastfeeder/chest-feeder and are planning to pump, this is a must listen! Questions about the show? Ask me!Reach out any time via email ashley@birthbabysleep.ca Check out our website www.birthbabysleep.ca And follow/send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram @birth_baby_sleepI welcome any and all questions and always happy to hear from you!

Breastfeeding or chest-feeding is a job in and of itself but if you add pumping to the mix, it's a whole other ball game!Listen in to this episode to get my Top 5 Tips for Pumping so that you can pump with confidence!Here's a summary of what we're getting into in this episode:1. Try to wait until after the first 6 weeks to pump2. Milk-making hormone, prolactin surges overnight - best time to have baby on breast/chest3. Pumps are not as effective as a baby4. How long to pump for depending on if you're away from Baby or just building up storage5. How to yield more milk from the pumpIf you're a breastfeeder/chest-feeder and are planning to pump, this is a must listen! Questions about the show? Ask me!Reach out any time via email ashley@birthbabysleep.ca Check out our website www.birthbabysleep.ca And follow/send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram @birth_baby_sleepI welcome any and all questions and always happy to hear from you!

Today's episode is a saucy pep talk about how we might be unintentionally CHOOSING PAIN over CHANGE. Because as humans, pain is unavoidable, but we don't have to choose to STAY in the suffering. I want to give you the tools to get yourself out of that space if you're in it now, or give you a perspective to tap into later if you find yourself feeling stuck. I can't wait to hear what you think!As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia ALSO— if you want to come to our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix,AZ (empowerHER) live we still have tickets available!! Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so come snag your ticket at www.kaciaghetmiri.com/event or you can always send me a DM on IG if you have any questions or want to chat!! Connect with me on IG: My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

In today's episode we're going to be talking about our FEELINGS & how to better ARTICULATE our feelings in order to improve our relationships, because how we LABEL or SUPPRESS our feelings can effect our relationships and our overall LIVES. I hope this episode helps give you some new ways to understand the emotions you're feeling and how we can label them in a way that SERVES you.I can't wait to hear what you think! As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia ALSO— if you want to come to our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix,AZ (empowerHER) live we still have tickets available!! Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so come snag your ticket at www.kaciaghetmiri.com/event or you can always send me a DM on IG if you have any questions or want to chat!! & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! Connect with us on IG: My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcastSeena & I's new podcast/ real estate account → @ghet.investing 

Hey, beautiful people! What if you were able to look at the things in your life that were super boring, really hard, or just miserable, and honestly say to yourself and truly believe it ~ "It's easy and I like it!"? I'm going to show you how today on Stress Therapy.It's season 4, on Stress Therapy 101. So, settle in and listen up…because your stress therapy session is about to begin… right…now! In this podcast, we will learn: How to resist excuses and negative thoughts with your new mantraThe basics of cognitive therapy and why your new mantra actually works in helping you feel betterHow to embrace, practice and live our new mantra, "It's easy and I like it!"Quotes: "If you can manipulate the way that you're thinking about things, it's going to change how you feel about things...it's going to change how you react and live in this world."- Cheri"If we think something enough we believe it to be true, whether it's true or not! So, let's take control over what we are thinking...Let's take control now, and decide that it's easy and I like it!" - CheriThe Host for this podcast:Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSWThe Stress Therapist and AuthorTwitter: @stresstherapyInstagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflakeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!Chapters00:00 Introduction01:25 How to resist defaulting to excuses03:01 Why is Cognitive Therapy effective?05:50 Our new mantra, "It's easy and I like it"12:28 Take our beautiful mantra and let's meditate!26:49 Post meditation28:12 My song about my personal journey in creating the life I want "Joy"28:28 The next episodes of Stress TherapyJoy by 13 Storieshttps://open.spotify.com/track/28gcvkVn2xw4XjbKGKBs25?si=ddb84f4486e644d0&nd=1JoyI take my joy straight up every day…Bliss is simply what I wantI'm not doing, but I'm doneChange the way you look at thingsand it all falls in placeDig two graves or forgivenessI choose peace instead of thisYou go on about nothin'While you're missing what there is…Es no sobre “getting”Es sobre “letting”I take my joy straight up every dayChorus:MilkshakeChocolate covered hard-acheDig my own religionLive like a magicianTake my mind from noisyTo what I find rosyIt's none of my business what you think so…I take my joy straight up every dayI walk down a different streetDo not go right back to sleepI'm your violet incenseI've learned I can make grass growI know like I know like I know like I knowI take my joy straight up every dayDon't die with music still in youInside my mind God is blueWhen I'm 500 years oldI'll still be thanking youOpen to everythingAttached to nothingI take my joy straight up every day

In today's episode we're chatting about SUPPORT, and how what got you HERE, won't get you THERE (whatever “there” is for you), in terms of how you SUPPORT yourself and the SUPPORT you get from others. The intention with this episode is to serve as a reminder to PAUSE, and really think about if how you are showing up is working FOR you, and helping you create the DEPTH of connection you want in your life with others! Cannot WAIT to hear what you think! As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia &&& did you snag your ticket to empowerHER Live yet?!! We are hosting our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix!Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so mark that calendar & come snag your ticket (w/ an awesome discounted rate) just  text the word “EVENT” to (512) 548-2728 :) LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS —> September 1st!! Snag yours today! www.kaciaghetmiri.com/event & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! Connect with us on IG: My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcastSeena & I's new podcast/ real estate account → @ghet.investing 

Hi, squirrelfriend! In today's Ask Angie episode, Cheska asks what my top 3 tips are for ADHD kids + adults!  use code "angielee" to save 15% off all my favorite wellness products!  www.organifi.com/angielee  www.paleovalley.com/angielee  www.MySoulCBD.com try Sleepi! Our delicious SLEEP gummy!  @AngieLeeShow 

In todays episode I want to bring perspective that your most greatest resource is your ABILITY to be RESOURCEFUL, especially if you are in a season where you are feeling stretched, you're growing, going through a transition in life to feel more fulfilled, or anytime you're experiencing something NEW. I can't wait to hear what you think!As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia &&& did you snag your ticket to empowerHER Live yet?!! We are hosting our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix!Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so mark that calendar & come snag your ticket (w/ an awesome discounted rate) just  text the word “EVENT” to (512) 548-2728 :) & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! Connect with us on IG: My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcastSeena & I's new podcast/ real estate account → @ghet.investing 

In todays episode I want to bring perspective that your most greatest resource is your ABILITY to be RESOURCEFUL, especially if you are in a season where you are feeling stretched, you're growing, going through a transition in life to feel more fulfilled, or anytime you're experiencing something NEW. I can't wait to hear what you think!As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia &&& did you snag your ticket to empowerHER Live yet?!! We are hosting our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix!Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so mark that calendar & come snag your ticket (w/ an awesome discounted rate) just  text the word “EVENT” to (512) 548-2728 :) & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! Connect with us on IG: My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcastSeena & I's new podcast/ real estate account → @ghet.investing 

In today's episode, I want to bring you PERSPECTIVE and CLARITY around how we choose to show up in life, and ask a powerful question that might help you really see who you want to BE, in your career, relationships, or life in general. I can't wait to hear what you think!As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia &&& did you snag your ticket to empowerHER Live yet?!! We are hosting our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix!Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so mark that calendar & come snag your ticket (w/ an awesome discounted rate) just  text the word “EVENT” to (512) 548-2728 :) & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! Connect with me on IG: My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

In today's episode I dig into a fun new analogy to give you a visual around a new RELATIONSHIP HACK that has been working really well for me, and I think will work well for you too! Whether that's with your significant other, a close friend, someone you're leading, a co-worker, or anyone you have a relationship with! I can't wait to hear what you think! As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia &&& last but not least—> did you snag your ticket to empowerHER Live yet?!! We are hosting our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix!Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so mark that calendar & come snag your ticket (w/ an awesome discounted rate) just  text the word “EVENT” to (512) 548-2728 :) & if you're on Instagram…. come find us too! My personal account→ @kacia.ghetmiri The Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/The 5 C'sClarity- Core Beliefs (what you believe about the world), core values (charity, humilty?), core aspirations (self improvement?)Confidence - Kevin feels most human beings lack confidence.  The stuff thats outside your comfort zone is what shifts your comfort zone forward.E.g. Approaching strangers.  Start w/sales team, work your way to strangers, Trusting yourself to create a good outcomeFear Chasing (choose to never get on a plane, or choose to pursue flying)Commitment - Relationship vs committed relationshipConsistency - A non- negotiable for growthSpotty 100% days is not as good as Consistent 80% daysHe has been focusing on his sleepI rant about the Oura Ring feedback on sleepKevin tracks 20 habits a dayHe started with 5 habitsReverse engineer your habits the finish line in mindKevin's partner / mentor (Alan) did this for himCommunity - Who you surround yourself with.  It's difficult to grow in toxic soilAre the people in my life the best from my past or the best for my future. You're gonna have to ask yourself this in 10 yearsIf you can't relay your goals to your closest friends, there is a lack of authenticityIncrease the number of strengths in your foundationKevin recommends checking the soil you are planted in.  Not the soil (self dev) you put on top of it.The deep work is what changes your growth the mostE.g. KEvin had to ‘unlearn' his belief that he was a bad salesmanKnowledge vs WisdomKnowledge is potential power.Consistency - Know when to deliver and when to give yourself forgivenessCreative Calling - Chase JArvis A book I recommendKevin prefers to deliver bite sized feedback for change.  Small insights to peek their interest and ge tthe journey startedOn Suffering - Kevin feels that for most humans, suffering is relative to the amount of choice on a situationI feel pain is the experience that is recivedI can suffer due to my attachment to the person suffering.  E.g. When my son is sick.I rant on happiness vs fulfillmentWith fulfillment, its easier to transcend sufferingStart by looking for meaningKevin - Be willing to risk suffering in order to growSuffering can be a drip or a wave.  How can you leverage suffering to best service your goals?Know why it's important to you“If you write a goal, make certain you outline what you are willing to give up in order to get it”

Today we are chatting about PERSPECTIVE & the power of taking a second to notice how the LITTLE things add up…. especially when you step back and see the BIG picture  But this pep talk is a little different because instead of sharing stories we're talking about two very VISUAL concepts that I think you are going to really vibe with! Can't wait to hear what you think of this one! As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia  &&& did you snag your ticket to empowerHER Live yet?!! We are hosting our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix!Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so mark that calendar & come snag your ticket (w/ an awesome discounted rate) just  text the word “EVENT” to (512) 548-2728 :) & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.fitzgeraldThe Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

Today I brought on my husband Seena & we are talking all things PROCRASTINATION TENDENCIES, specifically if you have a big goal and are feeling all the feels of overwhelm, or you're creating irrational fears, or justifying procrastination & not taking action. This is something we are learning in real time, so I can't wait to hear what you think!As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia  &&& did you snag your ticket to empowerHER Live yet?!! We are hosting our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix!Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so mark that calendar & come snag your ticket (w/ an awesome discounted rate) just  text the word “EVENT” to (512) 548-2728 :) & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! Seena's account—-> @seena.ghetmiri My personal account→ @kacia.fitzgeraldThe Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

At DuskFrom blue, to silver to the early evening skies,the fall of day, the last birds sing the first of stars, of gloaming, the sun slipping still further away, for it's warm now, the evening wind rests with a hush, the quiet of sunset, the clouds above in pink and crimson, sail across the ocean across tides at dusk.for an open sea, is inside of memy eyes growing weary, leaving for dreams from afar and goodnight from the afterglowand summer, this resting sleepI mightuntil the fallof my evening stars.

In today's episode, I brought on my husband Seena to talk about navigating TOUGH SEASONS in your relationship (something we're doing in real time! Which shout to seena for being SO damn open about this). We share how we are learning to support each other, and how AWESOME this stage is even when it's hard. I think this will really help you too, even if you're not in a relationship right now! As mentioned in today's episode:if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP or STRESS…. You've gotta check  out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia &&& did you snag your ticket to empowerHER Live yet?!! We are hosting our VERY first Live Women's Personal Growth event in Phoenix!Picture 500+ women from all across the country together in person CONNECTING and learning from incredible speakers! It will be the weekend of October 21st-23rd so mark that calendar & come snag your ticket (w/ an awesome discounted rate) just  text the word “EVENT” to (512) 548-2728 :) & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.fitzgeraldThe Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

My intention with today's episode is to hopefully light a fire under your booty to get you to take action

Today I brought on Tracy O'Malley who is an incredible friend of mine, and also an enneagram expert! You are going to leave this episode mind blown, and feeling SO SEEN & UNDERSTOOD  when it comes to your own personal needs and motivations based on your enneagram number, & leave you with some juicy questions to strengthen the relationships with those around you. I seriously can't wait to hear what you think of this one!! Connect with our guest Tracy: Her website: http://tracyomalley.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracy_omalley/?hl=en Her Podcast: “The Leadership Formula” http://tracyomalley.com/podcast/ && if you are struggling with ANXIETY, or SLEEP…. Check out today's show sponsor: Soul CBD. My personal fav is their epic night time specific gummies (Sleepi) which are a recipe for sleeping like a CHAMP but waking up feeling SUPER alert, my favvvv… & of course signature CBD drops – I like to just put a drop of the peppermint flavor under my tongue so great to take off the edge if you're feeling anxious at all! If you want to try any of the products for yourself, snag 15% off if you head to: http://mysoulcbd.com/kacia If you're not yet on my free PUMP UP TEXT LIST, come jump on! (This is where I send out totally free PUMP up texts that will hype you up or remind you how GOOD of a job you are doing being a HUMAN)Totally free just text “HI” to (512) 548-2728 and I'll get you added in! & if you're on Instagram…. come say hi! My personal account→ @kacia.fitzgeraldThe Podcast Account  --->  @empowerHER.podcast

affirmations #subliminals #lifeaffirmations music: karl casey@whitebataudiohttps://www.patreon.com/TrueNorthAffirmations I am the dionysian spirit of lifeI bring pleasureI bring yes to lifeI love lifeI love to live to the extremeelife for melife for everyoneThe wine of heaven pours over meI sing over the dayI sing in my sleepI wake with an ambitious heartThe rocks are minethe trees are minethis day bows to my willI dance with vigorI live with forceBy the might of that which enduresI kindle the torch of powerI am 1000 years of joyI am the music of lifeI lift up a joyous beating heartI am here to liveI am here to enjoyI lap up life with an unquenchable thirstI am covered in the fragrance of brilliancelaughter ignites my souljoy is my companya cheerful chant echos from my stepsI pass from nountain to mountain in delightI am wed to the dionysian spiritWe are the wild onesWe are oneWe are the free spiritedMy day is rich and splendidMy horizion is painted with possiblitiesI find myself in the bosom of mother natureahh how I love the beautiful onesI am the sweet smell of successI am the taste of victoryMore life pleaseI command more lifemore joyI am surrounded with the joyous onesI am the god of superabundanceI live nowI live in the momentI rejoice in high spiritednessmore thumosmore abundancemore joyI strike up the musicthe chrous radiates withinI am the song of good livingI send long arrows into the dayMy target is more lifeI aim and strike more lifeJoy is my halohappiness is at my backand life to my frontI am the dionysian spiritI am the greatest cup of wineI am the greatest song playedI walk over the waters and sing with the godsI am the fire of existenceMy mouth is filled with gratitiudeThis is my daya gift of life from the highestI swim naked in the pool of lifeMy body is a reflection of joyI am sharpI am solarI am abundantI grow to my greatest heightsI reach for the highest fruitsI eat of the highest pleasuresI am the sublime ecstacy of lifeI liveI live in abundanceI seek this joy in this dayMy heart is fullI sleep with a beautiful song in my heartI am the dionysian sprit of life

Hi Squirrelfriend! In this episode Chalene Johnson & I share why SLEEP is so important for the ADHD brain!  Wanna sleep like a BabyGrandma? Try our new gummy, SLEEPI! www.MySoulCBD.com  www.BeeKeepersnaturals.com/AngieLee  www.DrinkLMNT.com/AngieLee  www.Organifi.com/AngieLee 

My Top Sleep Hacks Part 1! Friends, have you ever wondered why sleep is so important?  Why do I love sleep so much? What are my top tips for becoming the ULTIMATE #BabyGrandma?! Today's episode is ALL ABOUT SLEEP! I give you 15 tips (and a couple bonus ones!) on how to improve your quality of sleep! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The products I use to improve my sleep What temperature you should keep your room for optimal sleep How overstimulation hurts your sleep + creativity The top FREE sleep hacks I use daily My nutrition hacks that'll help you snooze like a Baby Grandma   Some of my favorite things mentioned in this episode: Himalayan Salt Lamps Eye Mask Weighted Blanket Try My Favorite Sleep Gummy, SLEEPI! Code “BabyGrandma” Saves You 15%!  www.MySoulCBD.com My Favorite HONEY Before Bed! Code “AngieLee” Saves You 15%! www.BeeKeepersNaturals.com/AngieLee   www.Organifi.com/AngieLee www.DrinkLMNT.com/AngieLee www.DryFarmWines.com/AngieLee

即将截止！预约卡卡老师王牌发音课公号：卡卡课堂假期余额不足！各种"余额不足"用英文怎么说？美美的国庆小长假马上就要结束啦！我们的 “假期余额”马上就要消耗殆尽。今天节目中我们分享下各种“不足”英文怎么说？1."假期余额不足"英文怎么说？表示假期要结束可以直接说The holiday is going to end！假期马上要结束了！2."银行卡余额不足"怎么说和钱有关的余额用这个词balance=结余，余额My account balance is not enough for the rent.我账户的余额不够付房租了。3.电池电量不足手机电量不足不能说the battery is not enough（）听起来是电池数量不够多应该说the battery is low（）手机电量很低My battery is low and I need a power bank.我电池没电了，需要个充电宝。4.流量不足这么说流量=data流量不足 = 流量要用完可以说out of data（流量要用完）Stop watching videos. I'm out of data!别看视频了，我都没流量了！5.最后来学下怎么说自己"睡眠不足"lack = 缺乏睡眠不足=lack of sleepI played the game all night. So I'm now lack of sleep.打了一宿游戏。我现在睡眠不足。

即将截止！预约卡卡老师王牌发音课公号：卡卡课堂假期余额不足！各种"余额不足"用英文怎么说？美美的国庆小长假马上就要结束啦！我们的 “假期余额”马上就要消耗殆尽。今天节目中我们分享下各种“不足”英文怎么说？1."假期余额不足"英文怎么说？表示假期要结束可以直接说The holiday is going to end！假期马上要结束了！2."银行卡余额不足"怎么说和钱有关的余额用这个词balance=结余，余额My account balance is not enough for the rent.我账户的余额不够付房租了。3.电池电量不足手机电量不足不能说the battery is not enough（）听起来是电池数量不够多应该说the battery is low（）手机电量很低My battery is low and I need a power bank.我电池没电了，需要个充电宝。4.流量不足这么说流量=data流量不足 = 流量要用完可以说out of data（流量要用完）Stop watching videos. I'm out of data!别看视频了，我都没流量了！5.最后来学下怎么说自己"睡眠不足"lack = 缺乏睡眠不足=lack of sleepI played the game all night. So I'm now lack of sleep.打了一宿游戏。我现在睡眠不足。

即将截止！预约卡卡老师王牌发音课公号：卡卡课堂假期余额不足！各种"余额不足"用英文怎么说？美美的国庆小长假马上就要结束啦！我们的 “假期余额”马上就要消耗殆尽。今天节目中我们分享下各种“不足”英文怎么说？1."假期余额不足"英文怎么说？表示假期要结束可以直接说The holiday is going to end！假期马上要结束了！2."银行卡余额不足"怎么说和钱有关的余额用这个词balance=结余，余额My account balance is not enough for the rent.我账户的余额不够付房租了。3.电池电量不足手机电量不足不能说the battery is not enough（）听起来是电池数量不够多应该说the battery is low（）手机电量很低My battery is low and I need a power bank.我电池没电了，需要个充电宝。4.流量不足这么说流量=data流量不足 = 流量要用完可以说out of data（流量要用完）Stop watching videos. I'm out of data!别看视频了，我都没流量了！5.最后来学下怎么说自己"睡眠不足"lack = 缺乏睡眠不足=lack of sleepI played the game all night. So I'm now lack of sleep.打了一宿游戏。我现在睡眠不足。

Toward the end of the introduction of my most recent book, It Is What You Make Of It, is a kind of admonition; a clarion call, as it were.“There is a virtual army of contentious voices around you screaming that life “ is what it is,“ and particularly in places, you feel stuck.Your work-life quote is what it is.“Your social life “is what it is.“Your physical health “is what it is“I'm saying all that is garbage. Your life is not just a set of steel circumstances that “or what they are“ without any hope of change or improvement or transformation. I don't know exactly where that voice is coming from in your particular life, but I want to help you locate it and shut it up forever.”It's actually a somewhat poorly kept secret that I'm not always very interested in the specific accomplishments or achievements of those I get to work with as a coach. In other words, while I certainly do find a lot of the projects my clients introduce me to interesting, it's pretty much never the book or the album or the business startup or jewelry line I'm emotionally invested in. Instead, I am regularly and often deeply moved by the person doing the work; who they are, and who they are be becoming. You are the gift you are offering the world. The service or the artifact you're working at or dreaming up is how you're passing yourself on. Which is why one of the most important chapters for me to have written in that book (the one I read from a few moments ago) highlights a rather unsavory event from my vocational history. I won't recount the entire story here; I think it's worth reading in the book. But for the purposes of this episode, here it goes, in short: I was working with a designer/art director on what would be my first book project. It was a massive project because we'd thrown in visual art, a second edition of the book, documentary video, and music… So… having bitten off WAY more than I could chew in the time I gave us as a two-person team, I was stressed. We'd passed our first self-imposed deadline and then another and then I realized how badly I needed to get the thing turned in to be available for the tour dates I'd booked. in my stress, I blew up at one of the customer service agents who was employed by the printing service we'd hired to make the book. We'd had a few errors come back when we submitted the files and I … kinda .. lost it. I don't remember exactly what I said at the moment, but it was pretty insulting and the young man on the phone took it personally. And then… he quietly and very effectively retaliated by digitally corrupting the upload process so that, over the next several weeks, it became impossible for my project to be approved and completed. Eventually, my partner took over the conversation with the printer and we got the thing done. And.. honestly, I've always been decently happy with that project; it's not great.  ButThe most important aspect of that entire process was that I realized I didn't like who I became while making it. And that being someone I liked; someone respected by partners and workmates and readers and listeners (… someone who respects and honors partners and workmates and readers and listeners) was not only more valuable and more desirable, it's more enjoyable. I am the gift I am giving in and through my work. It's not the service or the artifact I'm working at or dreaming up; it's me, through what I'm making. Which is why, along with 4:30 am wake-ups to ensure I put my most focused work hours in when my head is clearest, I do the work of ensuring I can be clear at all. I see a therapist and have for many, many years. I work with a spiritual director. I get exercise and get sleepI'll find myself a session or two with a new coaching client, hearing the hesitation and confusion on their end while I ask them about how often they're getting outside and what time they're getting to sleep. I stopped asking about the project and started tying the value of even doing the project to their health and wholeness because that's what I think it's all about to begin with. You are the gift you are giving the world. Which leads me to this: in the same way that books don't write themselves and melodies don't just fall into place; in the same way that Justice doesn't just roll down and Peace doesn't just get a chance… you and I do not simply become. You and I don't just get healthy. Just like your idea needs time and curation and attention from you, you and I need the help of those outside us in order to be shaped and grow; sometimes even just to heal and get right. I don't recommend therapy because I think you're broken. I don't recommend spiritual direction because I think you're lost. I don't coach because I think you're incapable. I think you might be just fine without any of that. I really do. But I don't do what I do, whether it's this podcast or the book “It Is What You Make Of It” because I want you and I to be fine. I want you and I to be way better than that; and that takes deep, hard, inner-work… often work you and I don't have the training or expertise to executer much less the altitude on our own lives to do effectively. So, while you're working on your passion project and your legacy, who's working on you?  

Something doesn't fell rightI can't sleepI keep tossing and turningAnd I'm dying in my dreamsI know it's thereI feel it like a splinter in my mindIt's almost like a nightmareBut I'm not waking up this time

STOP giving yourself that excuse...It’s not about what time you wake up it’s about what time you go to sleepI’d be closing down the party, staying up late on random nights and slow to wake upAnd then I did this CRAZY idea... I started going to sleep earlier and wouldn’t you know it I could wake up earlier!I know waking up and getting my day started is important for my successSo I got my ass out of bed at 5 AM to start my day.. and I also set up a call at 630 AM #WinTheDay

Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, episode #84. This is PART 3 of our past 2 episodes on “How Looking at Your Brain Can Change Your Life” with a deeper dive into What We Learned from Getting a SPECT Image Brain Scan at Dr. Amen’s Clinic in Costa Mesa, CA. The results are in (or at least mine are). My husband’s results won’t be in until next week. The reason I’m sharing my findings is so that you can see how important it is to look at your brain. It’s not important to know my results specifically, but  how someone can be doing all the right things, and still have the ability to take their results to the next level with what they learn from looking at their brain. I hope that you can take away some new insights that open your eyes to why brain-health is so important, and consider looking at your brain, if you can.Read this episode here for larger images:https://www.achieveit360.com/how-a-spect-scan-can-change-your-life-part-3-with-andrea-samadi/Just a quick update for those who are new here, my name is Andrea Samadi,  I’m a former educator who created this podcast to bring awareness, ideas and strategies to our most pressing issues facing educators in their workplace, or parents working from home or in the corporate space, to keep us all working at our highest levels of productivity. The goal is to bring the most current brain research and practical neuroscience, connected to our social and emotional skills, to take our results to the next level. We can do this when we do everything with our brain in mind, since our brain controls pretty much everything that we do.This episode, we are looking at How a Brain Scan can change your life. I mentioned the results of my brain scan are here, but first, just to review, PART 1 of this Brain Scan Series, we spoke with my friend Doug Sutton[i], who had a SPECT image brain scan a few years ago when he was noticing low energy and brain fog. He went to Dr. Amen’s Clinics, one of the most respected psychiatrists in the country, who began looking at the brain, taking his practice to a whole new level. Dr. Amen believes that “when your brain works right, you work right” and his work is focused on helping people improve their lives by improving their brains. The decision to get a brain scan completely changed Doug’s life and gave him an entirely new perspective of this organ that controls pretty much everything that he does. His scan showed him that he had been exposed to toxic mold that might have been contributing to some of the health issues he was having, and he learned about things that could have harmed his brain (competitive kickboxing that he did in his early 20s) that gave him a new perspective of this organ he had not thought twice about in the past. He kept up with his treatment plan and has never been happier, and sharper, mentioning the experience to be life changing.PART 2, was about my husband and I’s visit to Amen Clinics[ii] in CA. We made the decision to get a brain scan after interviewing Dr. Shane Creado from EPISODE #72[iii] on sleep strategies. It was Dr. Creado who suggested “why don’t you just go and get your brain scanned” when I asked him specific questions to help optimize my brain after our interview. In PART 2, I did review what a SPECT image brain scan is, what it can detect, and the main thing that we are looking for, is to see what type of brain we have based on the amount of blood flow going to the Prefrontal Cortex that controls our Executive Functions, as well as anything that he could see that would be important for us to know now, (Dementia and Alzheimer’s can be seen years before symptoms show up) so we could work on optimizing our brain for improved results.The scan could tell us that we have the perfect amount of blood flow to our brain (which I don’t think is the case or we probably wouldn’t have gone), too little—that Dr. Amen calls hypofrontality) since “hypo” is a prefix that means “less” like hypothermia means being too cold, and frontality meaning the frontal lobes of our brain (the prefrontal cortex where all of our thinking and planning takes place) or too much blood flow, that he would say is hyperfrontality. I made a prediction that I think my husband has a lower blood flow, or a sleepier brain, and that I have more blood flow activity to the PFC, or what he calls a busy brain. I made this guess by following Dr. Amen’s courses, Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast and from reading his most recent books.  I’m curious to see how accurate my prediction is.If you remember from the last episode, I mentioned actress Laura Clery getting a SPECT scan, and she had cameras follow her from start to finish. Her results are also in[iv], and you can watch her meeting with Dr. Amen to see what she learned.  There were some incredible Aha! Moments for me watching Laura’s results prior to hearing mine, starting with the fact that the X test we had to take was designed to identify whether someone has ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or not. If you watched Laura’s test, she swore a lot and found it very difficult. My husband said the exact same thing—that the test drove him crazy.  Another interesting fact—this test that drove my husband and Laura crazy, is sold by Pearson Assessments[v], the sister company where my husband and I both worked, 15 years ago. Back then we didn’t know anything about the importance of looking at our brain, and it never crossed our minds to take an assessment ourselves to test our own cognitive abilities.Dr. Amen also went over with Laura a second test that was designed to measure attention span, and he does think from her results that she has ADD and Laura agrees that it makes sense to her, so they created a treatment plan that can take her results to a whole new level once her brain is working at it’s best.  Here are my results:BRAIN HEALTH SCORES: Thinking (3.3/10), Emotion (7.3/10) Feeling (6.7/10) and Self-Regulation (9.3/10) If I didn’t score so high on the emotional part of my brain, (emotion, feeling and self-regulation) I probably would have cried when I saw the results. I’m fully aware of the fact that a brain with holes shows an increase of at least 45% drop in blood flow and I saw a bunch of holes at first glance.  But my overall score showed I can control my emotions, so I didn’t, especially not in front of Dr. Creado.  He said my resilience levels were higher than many of the elite athletes that he’s tested, explaining to me that backbone of persistence I know I have of never giving up and pushing forward when things are difficult.  I can handle pretty stressful situations and can bounce back. We did cover resilience with brain-science and resiliency expert Horatio Sanchez on episode 74[vi] where he dove really deep into what exactly resilience is, how we can develop it in ourselves and our children and why it’s such an important life skill. This was a powerful episode to revisit because resiliency is one of those life skills we want for ourselves and our children. What Needs Help:The difficult part to see was my thinking brain, where all my executive functions occur. These scores were low, specifically recall memory (we were asked to recall a list of words, and after remembering 5 or 6 words, I just gave up). I think I did this because I know that the brain can only hold a certain amount of information. Dr. Creado reminded me that my belief is important here and I agree. Where does this skill show up in my life? There have been times my husband has asked me to pick him up somewhere, and instead of just telling me the address, he’s given me a list of directions and I know I’ve lost what he’s saying after the 7th turn and stop listening, saying “just send me the address.” So we have all learned life hacks to compensate for areas of cognitive weakness, but now that I am aware of it, I can strengthen this skill. I am reminded again, how would I have known, if I didn’t look.Processing speed (the amount of times I could hit a key on the keyboard) was also low. I’m still learning about where this skill shows up in my life but will take Dr. Creado’s suggestions seriously. Motor Coordination, controlled attention, flexibility, inhibition, and working memory were all at the expected range.He could see a lot about my personality and how I work by looking at these scores. Doug Sutton mentioned in his interview #82 that he thinks getting a SPECT image brain scan should be a mandatory part of the hiring process in the corporate world since it reveals so much about a person. There’s no way you can hide with this snapshot of your brain. Dr. Creado saw that “I like things done my way, and that I don’t like a sudden change of plans” and having a high degree of structure in my life (which is what I need) helps me to achieve what I’m doing and is indicative of the high scores of the emotional brain. I wouldn’t operate at the level I am without these high scores.The X TestFor the X test or the Connor’s Continuous Performance Test scores, a lower score is better and Dr. Creado let me know that my scores showed that when I wanted to perform on this test, I had the ability to focus and do well. After doing many of these brain scans, he has noticed that people who have weaker executive functions in their brain can develop life hacks to help them to focus and concentrate when they need to. But the problem is, that with time, and not working on brain health, it will just be more difficult to keep up with these life hacks. Eventually, the brain will not be able to keep up with the hack which is why it’s so important to look and see what’s happening in your brain. You won’t know any of this, without looking.Surface Area of My BrainNow let’s go to the surface area of the brain. Dr. Creado is looking for smoothness, symmetry and shape.There are a lot of areas that are functioning well, and other areas that are not. The holes show at least 45% drop in blood flow to that area, not meaning there are physical holes, but that neurons are not firing in those areas. The temporal lobes, frontal lobes, top part and bottom part all show a hole, or reduced blood flow to that area. Traumatic Brain Injury, Toxic Chemicals and SleepI do have the pattern of a traumatic brain injury and I described that I hit my head on a pool deck in the late 1990s while competing in a triathlon.  Head injuries typically have this pattern, but other things (my brain looks similar to my friend Doug’s who had toxic mold exposure which got me thinking about the cleaning products I use to clean my house with) can also affect these areas. This area can be affected by lack of regular exercise (not an issue for me), lack of meditation (not an issue for me), or inadequate sleep or sleep apnea (aha—not sure if this is it, but we will do a sleep study and see if I am getting enough oxygen to the brain at night). Dr. Creado thinks I am doing a lot of things right, but he doesn’t like how my brain looks, so we will be doing a bit more investigation around what is happening to this part of the brain. He also suggests sleeping longer than 6.5 hours, that I might need 7.5 hours (to get 5 sleep cycles), so I will take his advice and work on a change in schedule to see if I notice any improvements. With someone doing a lot of things right, he didn’t expect to see this pattern in my PFC.  The good news is that he didn’t see the pattern of Alzheimer’s or dementia that can show up years before symptoms occur.Dr. Creado showed me that this is the typical pattern of a traumatic brain injury. The Emotional BrainMy emotional brain showed to be really underactive. He wonders if it’s from the TBI, or from chronic neck pain I’ve always had, or sleep apnea (that we will check). He wants me to do balance exercises to stimulate activity in the cerebellum. I do hike and jump often from rock to rock without any difficulty, so have not noticed any issue with balance or coordination. He sees a lack of dopamine to the frontal lobes, and would prescribe medicine for this, but I prefer going the natural route, which makes sense why I know I need daily intensive exercise before I can sit at my desk and work.  It’s like I know the neurotransmitter that my body needs (dopamine) and I’ve learned to find ways to create it naturally.The deep limbic system is the brightest part of my emotional brain, which explains why I can easily control my mood. He sees this area overactive in people who hold themselves to high standards and can see the work I am doing that I need this area to work this way, or be a bit of a perfectionist, so this area is working as it should. He just cautions me to watch that if this area is too overactive, that I could go down the path of self-doubt, shame and guilt. There are great supplements that I had started taking about a year ago that can help balance this area of the brain (5HTP that boosts serotonin) can help with this, so I will see if he recommends me taking more than I was taking before.Brain Scan Conclusion:Dr.Creado thought that this evaluation was going to be smooth sailing for him when he saw the work I am doing, and the fact that I am doing a lot of things right, but he thinks that my brain still needs some work. I will get to work now on what he suggests I do to optimize my brain health to improve blood flow to the executive functions of my brain. After thinking about some of Dr. Creado’s questions and comments (that my brain looks similar to someone with a sleep deprived brain) I’ll take his advice seriously and work on an extra hour of sleep. I also thought about how much my brain looks like my friend Doug’s, (with toxic mold/chemical exposure)  and I do spend a lot of time cleaning my house, so I will re-think how I am cleaning and the products I am using.If you want to learn more about your own brain type, or want to optimize your brain like we did, just look up the number and call Amen Clinics. If a SPECT scan is not for you, you can take Dr. Amen’s Thrive by 25 Course[vii] that dives deeper into different parts of the brain where you can see if you recognize yourself and your own behaviors, which is what I did before we actually looked at our brain. I was accurate with the fact that I have a busy brain, and my we will find out my husband’s results next week. You can also read Dr. Amen’s most recent book The End of Mental Illness[viii] where he takes a deeper dive into different brain types, along with their SPECT scans, with strategies he recommends for each type.Why is Optimizing the Prefrontal Cortex So Important?I learned that there are strategies that create more brain reserve, or energy, and the more brain reserve we have, the more resilient we are and the better our brain can handle the aging process to keep “mental health” disorders at bay. There are many different factors for how one person can have more brain reserve than another, but it stems from family history, or what types of injuries or trauma you’ve experienced in your past. After looking at my results, you can see there were many different factors that contributed to what Dr. Creado saw, and we still have some work to do on pinpointing ways to further optimize my prefrontal cortex or thinking brain.The decisions we make and the habits we engage in on a daily basis are either boosting or stealing our brain’s reserve and are either accelerating the aging process or rejuvenating our brain. When we can grasp this concept, we realize that we have a lot of influence on the health and age of our brain, as well as on our own mental and physical health.Especially during this time where we don’t yet know exactly how the coronavirus can impact the brain, and our future, I think it is important to learn more about our brain, protect it better, and take our seriousness towards our health to a new level.Improving the Prefrontal Cortex or Executive Functions of the Brain:Keep in mind that we want to protect the most important part of our brain, the prefrontal cortex, since it is that part of the brain that controls our focus, forethought, judgement, impulse control, organization, planning, and empathy.  It’s this part of our brain that we want to strengthen to improve our future and the part of my brain that I know I need to work on.Dr. Amen was the principal investigator on the first and largest brain imaging study on active and retired NFL players who showed high levels of damage but who also had a high chance of recovery using the strategies he suggests after a brain scan. He did notice that many football players had a similar pattern on their brain after years of damage. Their brains were all flattened on the top, right where their executive functions were housed due to the consistent and repetitive motion of hitting the athletes head in a forward motion. We did cover tips to strengthen your brain and cognition in EPISODE #23 on “Understanding the Difference Between our Mind and Our Brain”[ix] but here’s a review.Let’s say you are ready to make some changes with your brain health. When you are curious and interested, you will be ready to put in the effort needed to work hard and concentrate on new information. You must also be relaxed in order to consolidate this new information that you will be learning. In his book Words Can Change Your Brain[x]  Mark Robert Waldman outlines his brain-scan research suggesting that “the strategies incorporated in mindfulness could strengthen the neural circuits associated with empathy, compassion and moral decision making.” This demonstrates just how powerful it can be to stop and think and incorporate a daily meditation practice. Exercise and meditation did help my emotional response scores. Take some time to stop and think about these tips of how to improve your brain and life.We all want to have a better brain and life and getting a SPECT scan was a first step towards this. After the results, I was able to look at the what Dr. Amen calls the 4 Circles of Brain Health[xi] where he reminds us that 51% of the population will struggle with a mental health challenge at some point in their life. He suggests you think about these four areas when looking at making changes to improve our life.Biological: How your brain and body works. Are you eating right, exercising and taking the right supplements? What genetic vulnerabilities do you have? Do you know what they are?Spiritual: Why are you here? Do you know your purpose and vision beyond yourself, how can you can contribute to the community or world?Psychological: How Your Mind Works. What makes you who you are (self-talk, body image, sense of self-worth, hope, and power over your own life).Social: Who Else is in Your Life? What is the quality of your life, relationships, and how do you give back to the world with your talents/skills?This experience really did open my eyes to what Dr. Amen says all the time.  “We don’t know know, unless we look” and I’m glad I looked at my brain. I wasn’t expecting to see it looking like it did, but it did answer some questions for me. I know now why meditation and exercise are so important, because my brain works best with this boost in dopamine. I can either create it myself, and also find other natural, healthy ways to keep my dopamine levels higher, including working on sleep, taking the right balance of supplements, and keeping up with the activities that have been working for me in the past. I will keep you posted as how the work begins when I receive some strategies to improve and optimize my brain. I know they will involve some sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, (many of NHL and NFL players have been treated successfully for head injuries at Amen Clinics with this type of therapy), supplements, a sleep study, and interactive metronome activities to increase blood flow to my cerebellum.The older we get, the more serious we need to be about the health of our brain. This experience showed me the reality of looking at this organ that controls everything that I do, and in order to optimize it, I need to know exactly what is happening with it. I hope you found this 3-part brain scan series helpful, and that it has lit a fire for you to take your brain health to the next level. I know it lit a fire under me to make some changes, and scared me enough to be grateful that we did take the time to look at our brains, so that we can focus on brain optimization and health with true understanding of what’s really happening at the brain level. How would you ever know, unless you look.See you next week!REFERENCES:[i] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #82 with Doug Sutton on “How a Brain Scan Changed my Life.” PART 1 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-a-brain-scan-changed-my-brain-and-life-with-doug-sutton/[ii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPSIODE #83 with Andrea Samadi on “What is a SPECT Brain Scan and How Can it Change Your Life?” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-exactly-can-a-spect-imaging-brain-scan-change-your-life-with-andrea-samadi-part-2/[iii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #72 with Dr. Shane Creado on “Sleep Strategies that Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage.” https://www.achieveit360.com/dr-shane-creado-on-sleep-strategies-that-will-guarantee-a-competitive-advantage/[iv] Actress Laura Clery SPECT Scan Results with Dr. Amen https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3472842882747938 (start video at 4 minutes where she arrives at Dr. Amen’s Clinic).[v] Conners Continuous Performance Test https://www.pearsonclinical.co.uk/Psychology/ChildMentalHealth/ChildADDADHDBehaviour/ConnersContinuousPerformanceTestIIVersion5forWindows(CPTIIV5)/ConnersContinuousPerformanceTestIIVersion5forWindows(CPTIIV5).aspx[vi] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #74 with brain-science and resiliency expert Horatio Sanchez https://www.achieveit360.com/leading-brain-science-and-resiliency-expert-horatio-sanchez-on-how-to-apply-brain-science-to-improve-instruction-and-school-climate/[vii] Thrive by 25 Online Course https://brainmd.com/brain-thrive-by-25[viii] Dr. Daniel Amen, The End of Mental Illness (March 2020) https://www.amazon.com/End-Mental-Illness-Neuroscience-Transforming-ebook/dp/B07T6C3CWH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=[ix] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast Episode #23 “Understanding the Difference Between Your Mind and Brain” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/understanding-your-brain-and-mind-for-increased-results/[x] Andrew Newburg M .D and Mark Robert Waldman, “Words Can Change Your Brain,” (The Penguin Group, New York, New York) Page 12https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074VTHMA/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1[xi] Dr. Daniel Amen, The End of Mental Illness (March 2020) https://www.amazon.com/End-Mental-Illness-Neuroscience-Transforming-ebook/dp/B07T6C3CWH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 

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Join Bonnie, Wonka, and Anthony in probably one of the most nerve-wracking but fun interviews they've done so far in this podcast. Tune in to get to know the woman whose voice has been hitting the social media and podcast top charts for quite a while.Make sure to stick around until the last second as they might have asked her to do your favorite voice-overs and some voice over acting on the side. Let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #ITRTInkaMagnaye in all your posts.If you still haven't, check out her podcast "Sleeping Pill with Inka" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and all other podcast platforms.Thank you to Cut print podcast network for making this happen .You may also send us your reactions, thoughts, messages, and stories at itstheroundtablepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our social media accounts:Twitter: @itsdroundtableIG: @itstheroundtablepodcastFB: @itstheroundtableFacebook: @cutprintpodcastnetworkTwitter: @cutprintpodcastIG: @cutprintpodcast#ItsTheRoundtable #Podcast #InkaMagnaye #SleepingPill

It's a late night podcast and the bois are tired (mostly just Ethan). It's rough out here being a gamer and the bois are faced with some hard questions that even science can't answer.

I want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving week. Many of you have already celebrated with a big turkey, spent time with friends and family, hit the stores and dropped money shopping in the madness of Black Friday, watched your favorite college or pro team play football. We took a moment to be thankful and we are off to the next think. Now we are fully into the holiday season and have past Halloween and Thanksgiving and into our march towards Christmas and New Years we begin to reflect on the past year and look to the future. I want to challenge you to get a leap on 2019 and slow down now. Often we jump into the next year with our bucket list items, our new dreams, the ideas that we will concur but we never come up with a plan to get there. Starting with gratitude and thankfulness is an incredible superpower to propel us into the future we want to create. It’s easy to be thankful when things going well or when life is great, but what happens when things seem grey, bleak, or in ruins. How can you be thankful then? Two of my favorite movies of all time are Holiday Inn and White Christmas…and strangely they talk about this very topic in both movies through their incredible songs. In Holiday Inn Bing Crosby sing’s Irving Berlin’s song ‘I’ve got plenty to be thankful for’. If you don’t know the lyrics, here you go:I've got plenty to be thankful for (Irving Berlin / Bing Crosby : Holiday Inn)I've got plenty to be thankful forI haven't got a great big yachtTo sail from shore to shoreStill I've got plenty to be thankful forI've got plenty to be thankful forNo private car, no caviarNo carpet on my floorStill I've got plenty to be thankful forI've got eyes to see withEars to hear withArms to hug withLips to kiss withSomeone to adoreHow could anybody ask for more?My needs are small, I buy 'em allAt the five and ten cent storeOh, I've got plenty to be thankful forI've got eyes to see withEars to hear withArms to hug withLips to kiss withSomeone to adoreHow could anybody ask for more?My needs are small, I buy 'em allAt the five and ten cent storeOh, I've got plenty to be thankful forAnd in White Christmas Bing Crosby sing’s another of Berlin’s amazing songs… Count your blessings….Count your blessings (Irving Berlin / Bing Crosby : White Christmas)When I'm worried and I can't sleepI count my blessings instead of sheepAnd I fall asleep counting my blessingsWhen my bankroll is getting smallI think of when I had none at allAnd I fall asleep counting my blessingsI think about a nursery and I picture curly headsAnd one by one I count them as they slumber in their bedsSo if you're worried and you can't sleepCount your blessings instead of sheepAnd you'll fall asleep counting your blessingsI know for me the past year has been one of many big victories. It’s been an incredible year of growth for the podcast, I was named an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the podcast space by New Media Summit, our podcast hit number one on iTunes business charts. We’ve also met and become friends so so many incredible people who where guest or connected with us because of the podcast. Beyond the podcast it’s been a hard year in many ways. Transitioning and building a new business can be hard and that is exactly what we’ve been doing with closing down Woodward Design Group, the web agency that I own, and going all in with the new stuff we are doing at jumbleThink. It’s a journey of faith and at times exciting and at other times filled with fear. I know it’s not just me. I can think of many people who have really rough year struggling through financial issues, health, depression over politics, and recently loosing all they had in recent fires. It’s been a great year for many but a rough year for so many others.So how do you stay thankful in seasons of turmoil, disappointment, and devastation? Here are some of the ways that I navigate those seasons of life.Look back at what has been great. Find things that I can be thankful for even in dark seasons.Look for a better futureCelebrate with othersFind small things to be thankful for and celebrate those.Being thankful in difficult seasons can be hard, but it will help motivate you towards the future. Thankfulness has been scientifically proven to be beneficial in life in many way.Opens doors to more relationshipsImproves physical healthImproves psychological healthEnhances empathy and reduces aggressionHelps you sleep betterImproves self-esteemIncreases mental strength Thankfulness is a superpower. I know it can be hard to keep positive and thankful when things get rough, but it will be worth it. So take a moment today and be thankful. Small changes in gratitude will go a long way in your journey of creating your dreams and ideas. Make the choice to stop and reflect. It’s good for you. Episode SponsorsOpportunity in China: https://opportunityinchina.com/Flocksy: https://flocksy.com/

Witti are reasonably well-known for their Beddi collection of stylish bedside clocks and lights which both help the sleeper doze off and wake them gently in the morning. Expanding their product portfolio, Witti is introducing Sleepi and Todd finds out from Alfred what it can offer snoozers. Sleepi is a sleep monitoring system, comprising of a bedside … Continue reading Get the Zzzzs in with Witti at CES → The post Get the Zzzzs in with Witti at CES appeared first on Geek News Central.

Part 4 of my live show on BTR this last SundayDiscussed something called OTS with Violet Light, and some other technical BTR stuffChatted with Robert aka Eareverence, who's been making the rounds of BTR showsI leapt to the defense of Disco, and reminisced about learning to talk by listening to an AM radio in my sleepI bragged at length about my Samson Zoom H2 Handy RecorderWe discussed Desert Rose's show being streamed on Fox, and her participating in a record attempt at having the most interviews in one day, to promote a bookDiscussed Eareverence's upcoming show on BTRMeredith from Braindouche! finally got to call in, and we talked briefly, but then we ran out of Streaming time.  We talked a bit more in the After Hours segment you'll hear on Friday.I've come to the conclusion I don't do well with too many people on the show at once.  I think a new rule will be only one caller on live at a time, unless there's a compelling reason to talk to a particular group all together.  The big PR show was an example of a "compelling reason."  They were all invited guests, and all PR podcasters, talking about PR and podcasting.Naturally, if I have an Invited Guest, that means one Caller at a time with a question for the Guest.  Or maybe none, if that's what's comfortable for me.Make sense?For you longtime listeners to the regular show, I hope at least the new format hasn't been too disruptive for you.  I hope I'm learning and getting better at doing a live show.  And you're welcome to call in on Sunday and become part of the show yourself.Theme: "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod.

Part 4 of my live show on BTR this last SundayDiscussed something called OTS with Violet Light, and some other technical BTR stuffChatted with Robert aka Eareverence, who's been making the rounds of BTR showsI leapt to the defense of Disco, and reminisced about learning to talk by listening to an AM radio in my sleepI bragged at length about my Samson Zoom H2 Handy RecorderWe discussed Desert Rose's show being streamed on Fox, and her participating in a record attempt at having the most interviews in one day, to promote a bookDiscussed Eareverence's upcoming show on BTRMeredith from Braindouche! finally got to call in, and we talked briefly, but then we ran out of Streaming time.  We talked a bit more in the After Hours segment you'll hear on Friday.I've come to the conclusion I don't do well with too many people on the show at once.  I think a new rule will be only one caller on live at a time, unless there's a compelling reason to talk to a particular group all together.  The big PR show was an example of a "compelling reason."  They were all invited guests, and all PR podcasters, talking about PR and podcasting.Naturally, if I have an Invited Guest, that means one Caller at a time with a question for the Guest.  Or maybe none, if that's what's comfortable for me.Make sense?For you longtime listeners to the regular show, I hope at least the new format hasn't been too disruptive for you.  I hope I'm learning and getting better at doing a live show.  And you're welcome to call in on Sunday and become part of the show yourself.Theme: "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod.