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Today's poem is Stop Thinking & End Your Problems by Elisa Gabbert.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon writes… “So often my mind feels crowded. Busy. Like a rush hour intersection of internal monologue. I've tried lots of strategies. I'm still trying new strategies. Blocking out focus time, tweaking notifications, using restrictions. My favorite strategy is keeping an art book on my desk. When I feel the desire to distract from the onslaught, or when I hit a mental block, I open up the book to a random painting. I don't stop thinking; I change the shape of my thinking — by looking at art and avoiding words for a moment.”This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Homeowners are putting off big renovations, but they're still spending on the repairs they can't avoid. New earnings from Home Depot and Lowe's show professional contractors outperforming DIY customers as the housing market remains stuck in a low-turnover environment. Kathy Fettke breaks down what this shift tells us about homeowner spending, America's aging housing stock, and the maintenance costs real estate investors need to plan for. Do you want to learn more about turn key rental properties? Visit www.NewsforInvestors.com. Sources: https://www.pymnts.com/earnings/2026/home-depot-and-lowes-battle-over-the-housing-markets-maintenance-economy/ https://corporate.homedepot.com/news/earnings/home-depot-announces-second-quarter-2026-earnings
Today's poem is Story of My Life by Jameson Fitzpatrick.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon writes… “Today's poem shows us how our desires are about both projection and possession.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
The mates sit down with Emad Mostaque to discuss: whether the singularity is slowing down, Sam Altman's changing views, the case against an Anthropic IPO, Emad's 18 Grokbots, Waymo's massive hardware cost cuts, China's 100x cheaper AI models, NVIDIA's $6B open-source bet, and the increasingly competitive frontier lab race. Sign up for our AMA at http://Moonshots.com/ama Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader. Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc ) Read Emad's latest papers exploring the future of society, law, personhood and governance: https://ii.inc/common-wealth Read Emad's Book: https://thelasteconomy.com – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund:https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding Get the blueprint for generative media https://goo.gle/startupgenmedia Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy Your body is incredibly good at hiding disease. Schedule a call with Fountain Life to add healthy decades to your life, and to learn more about their Memberships: https://www.fountainlife.com/peter Join the Moonshots Mates on Sep 25th for the inaugural Moonshots LIVE. The world's greatest entrepreneurs, builders and creators, working together to build a hopeful and optimistic vision of tomorrow. Seats are limited and application only. Apply at moonshots.com before seats are sold out. _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Substack Website Xprize A360 Connect with Dave: Web X LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Connect with Salim: LinkedIn X Join Salim's 10X Shift Subscribe to Salim's YouTube channel Exponential Venture Capital Connect with Alex Website LinkedIn X Email Substack Spotify Threads Connect with Emad X LinkedIn Learn about Intelligent Internet Read Emad's Book Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube Follow MOONSHOTS: Instagram TikTok X Threads – *Recorded on August 26th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down the latest earnings from major U.S. retailers, Canadian banks, and one beaten-down software company. We start with Walmart and Target, where the results show that the consumer may be starting to feel more pressure. Walmart continues to perform well overall, but its comparable sales growth slowed sharply, and management noted that higher gas prices are changing consumer behaviour. Target showed stronger comparable sales than expected, but both retailers are leaning on price cuts and grocery strength as discretionary spending remains under pressure. We then turn to Canadian bank earnings, including Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank and National Bank. We discuss provisions for credit losses, improving margins, strong capital markets results, wealth management growth, and why the banks continue to deliver despite concerns about the Canadian economy. Finally, we look at Intuit after its latest earnings, including the pressure facing TurboTax and Mailchimp, the continued strength of QuickBooks, and whether AI and pricing pressure are starting to disrupt parts of the business. Tickers discussed: WMT, TGT, BMO.TO, BNS.TO, NA.TO, INTU, HD Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Mark Sisson, endurance athlete, New York Times bestselling author, founder of Primal Kitchen (sold to Kraft Heinz), and co-founder of Peluva, a five-toe minimalist footwear company. Mark shares his remarkable journey from painting houses and competing at elite athletic levels to pioneering the ancestral health movement and building multiple successful product companies. The conversation covers metabolic flexibility, the science of intermittent fasting, the overlooked importance of foot health, and the entrepreneurial mindset required to bring innovative products to a skeptical market. In this episode, Darius and Mark will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Mark Sisson (01:35) Mark's Entrepreneurial Journey (04:46) Transitioning from Athletics to Business (09:16) The Shift to Health and Wellness (12:46) Educating Consumers on Health (17:09) The Importance of Diet and Nutrition (20:42) Personal Health Experiences and Insights (26:04) Transforming Health Through Diet (27:42) The Role of Intermittent Fasting in Longevity (31:47) Innovating in the Food Industry (36:39) Bridging the Gap: From Idea to Product (49:35) Overcoming Barriers to Greatness Mark Sisson has spent over 20 years transforming the health and fitness world. He founded Mark's Daily Apple, authored multiple New York Times best-selling books, and helped popularize ancestral health, keto, and intermittent fasting. He also founded Primal Kitchen, which he sold to Kraft Heinz for $200 million. Today, he's focused on changing how we walk through Peluva and his latest book, “Born to Walk”. Connect with Mark: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-sisson-8937348/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/marksissonprimal/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Walk-Promises-Running-Healthy-One/dp/B0DVM3F2VD Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.
Today's poem is Rain by Jennifer Grotz.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon writes… “Loss of possibility is one of the greatest heartbreaks we can face. But today's poem knows the bittersweet secret: that our memories of the possible are ours to keep.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
In real estate, moving faster doesn't always mean getting ahead. Sometimes, the smartest thing you can do is slow down. In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the idea of “slowing down to speed up” in real estate investing — a strategy built around creating clarity, making better decisions, and avoiding costly mistakes before they happen. From buying deals to operating properties and scaling a portfolio, Gino explains why rushing into opportunities can lead to years of problems — and why taking a few extra days to analyze the numbers, verify assumptions, and understand the market can save you years of pain. One of the key principles: No deal is better than a bad deal. When evaluating a property, don't simply trust the projections. Slow down and verify the rents, expenses, occupancy, market conditions, CapEx, and the actual condition of the property. A deal only becomes an opportunity when the numbers work at a realistic price. Gino also explains how this principle applies to operating multifamily properties. Before trying to fix a problem, slow down and diagnose what's actually causing it. He uses the Four Ps — People, Price, Product, and Promotion — as a framework for identifying what's really happening inside a property. And when it comes to scaling, the same principle applies. Adding more units isn't necessarily progress if your infrastructure can't support the growth. Before scaling, ask: • Do we have the right people? • Do we have clear processes? • Are we tracking the right KPIs? • Does everyone know what they're accountable for? • Can the business operate without everything going through the entrepreneur? If the answer is no, it may be time to slow down and build the infrastructure before adding more units. Gino also shares the “Stop Audit” — an exercise designed to help real estate investors identify the areas where they're constantly putting out fires and determine what can be systemized, delegated, or eliminated. The goal isn't to hesitate. It's to create clarity first, then move fast. Slow down. Analyze the numbers. Remove the emotion. Make the decision rationally. And once you know the deal works, that's when you speed up and execute. Because in real estate, moving fast on the wrong decision can cost you years. If you're a real estate investor, multifamily operator, or entrepreneur looking to make better decisions and build a scalable business, this episode is for you.
Today's poem is Lover of Cars by Olivia Sokolowski. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon writes… “I keep today's poem taped on my wall. I thought it spoke to me because it connects my father's love of cars to my own love of poetry. But I realized, in writing this, that what it does on a craft level is what knocks me off my feet every time.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Today's poem is Portrait of the Speaker Riding a Greyhound Bus by Eduardo Martinez-Leyva. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon writes… “In the seemingly endless spring of 2020, my roommate and I briefly decamped Los Angeles and holed up with her family in Southern Oregon. The town was already quiet during the best of times; that spring, it was even quieter. We plugged away at our desk jobs that we'd taken with us. We knew we were lucky, but still the days felt very long. At the foot of the bed in the room where I slept was a framed photograph of a dinghy in a body of water. The water was still, and the colors were a bit washed out. It was so serene. And still, it was full of potential. The photograph lacked horizon — there was smooth water all the way to each matted edge. And the dinghy was empty, yet equipped with oars.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Dr. Taz Bhatia shares how years of trauma + burnout led to a major hormone crisis that changed the course of her life. After being dismissed by doctor after doctor, she took her healing into her own hands and discovered the power of addressing the root causes of illness. Dr. Bhatia's journey is a powerful reminder that healing often begins when we stop ignoring our symptoms and start listening to what our bodies are trying to tell us. Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast. With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here. Sponsors: Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod
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What if life doesn't actually slow down?We can spend so much time waiting for the next season to begin—when work settles down, the kids are older, the schedule gets easier, or we finally have more time. But what if we're missing the little pieces of the life we want to live because we're waiting for things to get easier?In this episode, we're talking about how to stop waiting for “one day” and start finding tiny pockets of joy, purpose, and presence right in the middle of the life you're living now.Because you can be overwhelmed and grateful. You can want change and still love where you are. You can be in a hard season and still find beautiful moments within it.Your life isn't waiting for you on the other side of this season. It's happening right now.
Most guys have a dream car, I have a dream cat. We are not the same. The cat does happen to be $15,000 though. Yikes, so my friend yelled at me, but then it hit me… You might be wondering what this has to do with a dating podcast episode. Well, because my off-brand desire relates directly to my dating life. No rushing, no settling, no second-guessing. I'll get into how my avoidance used to make me second-guess my choices, and how my relationship wants would get confused for attachment challenges. I'll talk about how to find your truth amidst your attachment patterns, and how both anxious and avoidant people get lost in the fantasy of what could be. Today's episode is about clearing the mist around what exactly needs healing and how to trust your intuition when dealing with inconsistencies from your partner (and I'll use two different situations as an example of that process). Let's do it.Ready to break the pattern, apply to work with me: https://confidencechris.com/mentorship-applicationChapters: 0:00 Forced to Slow Down & Pickup Videos9:51 My $15,000 Dream Cat26:50 Staying Grounded When She Went Quiet35:14 Living In A Fantasy46:18 He Disappears For 20 Days1:00:07 Fear Or Discernment?
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The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. This encore episode was originally released on April 3, 2026.Today's poem is from Perihelion: A History of Touch by Franny Choi. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem is about the snow moon, the first full moon of February. The explanation behind the name “snow moon” is fairly straightforward: February is often the snowiest month. After reading this quiet stunner of a poem, I was inspired to turn on one of my favorite Nick Drake songs, “Pink Moon.” I highly recommend this poem/song pairing.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. This encore episode was originally released on January 20, 2026.Today's poem is The Long Now by Robin Beth Schaer.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem addresses a child—a child full of questions about the world. It reminds me that as parents, we don't need to have the answers, and we don't need to pretend to have them. Instead we can listen, stay open, and honor our kids' curiosity and wonder. Honor the poets and philosophers that they are.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
The best masters runners today aren't slowing down. They're getting faster. I'm not here to tell you the world's fastest 70-year-old is going to beat the world's fastest 30-year-old. But today's masters runners are fitter and faster than ever before. So how is that possible? Have elite older runners found the running fountain of youth? Let's find out. Today, we're exploring how you can get fitter and faster, no matter what your age. You'll learn: The traditional signs of aging How to slow down the slow down,and A few factors you might not even be considering that affect your speed If you're a runner over 40, or you plan to be someday, this episode is for you. Get the Readiness Reset for free right now. It's a 7-minute audio that combines guided visualization with cognitive conditioning, designed to train the exact response you need when running gets hard at theplantedrunner.com/reset, Welcome to the Planted Runner. I'm Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. Don't forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: If you'd like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link. For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner LIQUID IV: Just one stick of Liquid IV + 16 oz. of water hydrates better than water alone. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code PLANTED at checkout. RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Claire is the best podcast host! Coach Claire makes her topics relatable and easy to understand. Keep up the great work! BHZ” RunForLong ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank you! As a plant based marathoner, this podcast has provided me with invaluable information related to training and nutrition. Thank you, Coach Claire for your insight and wisdom! Highly recommend if your plant and/or running- curious! HDeGveganrunner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great, to the point, podcast Thanks for all the great information! I just listened to the pod on speedwork and loved the info! Would have liked more discussion about the purpose/importance of the recovery portion of interval speedwork. So much conflicting info out there. Would love to hear more! TheGingerTre Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
Send us Fan MailTracy Wright and David "Riblet" Radulovich return for part 2 of our deep dive into the SDS Method - "Slow Down Stupid". In part 2, Tracy, David, and Jason dive deeper into the mental side of shooting: How frustration affects performance, how to build a repeatable pre-shot routines, and how to identify what actually caused a miss, and how to reset before one mistake becomes two, three, or 10!Dead Pair Swag- https://x062jy-1z.myshopify.com. Dead Pair/Kolar raffle- https://e.givesmart.com/events/Pl8/Kolar Arms – https://www.kolararms.com Fiocchi USA –https://www.fiocchiusa.com/?utm_source=the-dead-pair-podcast&utm_medium=bannerGun & Trophy Insurance – https://gunandtrophy.com/ Atlas Traps – https://www.atlastraps.comRhino Chokes – https://rhinochokes.comRanger Shooting Eyewear – https://www.reranger.com Ranger 10% Discount = DEADPAIR10Taconic Distillery – https://www.spirits.taconicdistillery.com/ Discount -DEADPAIR10Long Range – https://www.longrangellc.comMidwayUSA Foundation - https://www.midwayusafoundation.orgSlick Products – https://www.slickproductsusa.com/deadpair ElJefe Energy – https://www.eljefe.com OtoPro Technologies - https://otoprotechnologies.comBarepelt - https://barepelt.comScore Chaser – https://scorechaser.com/JTECH - https://jtech.digitalMake-a-Break - https://makeabreak.com/ Clay Range Design Works – https://traptowers.coSupport the showThe Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/DeadPairPodcast
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. This encore episode was originally released on September 18, 2026.Today's poem is Rancho Bar by Margot Kahn.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem looks, tenderly, at two siblings attempting to close the distance between them. The poem is made even more poignant by the fact that its setting, a bar in California, has since burned down in a wildfire.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Send us Fan MailRetirement? Not this time. This episode goes somewhere much darker—and much more redemptive.In this powerful episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with Austin Rampt to discuss addiction, relapse, shame, faith, family, recovery, and redemption.Austin shares an unforgettable story of childhood anxiety, bullying, deep emotional pain, drug addiction, burning down his family home, arrests, sobriety, relapse, running to Mexico, cartel danger, rock bottom, and finally the truth that began changing everything: you do not have to earn love.This episode is for anyone battling: addiction relapse shame hopelessness emotional wounds spiritual confusion family breakdown or the belief that their life is too far gone to be restored In this conversation, you will hear about: childhood wounds and how they shaped Austin's identity the first time alcohol made the noise go quiet addiction, overdoses, and life in Mexico the lie of “not good enough” why the opposite of addiction is connection how faith, surrender, and truth changed his life the power of family, fatherhood, and recovery how rock bottom became the beginning of redemption One of Austin's most powerful lines in this episode:“The opposite is not sobriety. It's deep, intimate connections.”If you or someone you love is struggling, please share this episode.Connect with Austin Rampt
Send Zorba a message!Good news for coffee lovers! It may slow down the aging process. Zorba also talks about how 4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultra-processed. He answers emails about melatonin, breaks down a listener's cholesterol numbers, and reads some podcast reviews.Support the showProduction, edit, and music by Karl ChristensonSend your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!
What if the future of medicine isn't only about treating disease, but understanding what's happening in the body long before disease takes hold? Dr. Michael Aziz joins I Am Refocused Radio for a conversation about longevity, preventive health, nutrition, biological aging, and the ideas behind his book, The Ageless Revolution. Dr. Aziz is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, author, and media commentator whose work brings together traditional and functional medicine. He has appeared across national media and has spent years exploring nutrition, hormones, preventive medicine, and strategies aimed at improving healthspan. In this conversation, we explore what happens to the body as we age, why Dr. Aziz believes medicine should pay greater attention to the mechanisms of aging, the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and what people should understand about the rapidly growing longevity movement. We also discuss nutrition, metabolic health, emerging approaches to healthy aging, and how people can become more proactive about their health without getting lost in every new wellness trend. https://www.michaelazizmd.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
Send Zorba a message!Good news for coffee lovers! It may slow down the aging process. Zorba also talks about how 4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultra-processed. He answers emails about melatonin, breaks down a listener's cholesterol numbers, and reads some podcast reviews.Support the showProduction, edit, and music by Karl ChristensonSend your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. This encore episode was originally released on August 28, 2025.Today's poem is From the Sky by Sara Abou Rashed. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “When I think about ways to foster empathy, perspective, and care, one of those ways is poetry. I know poetry can't stop bombs from falling, and it can't feed the starving, and it can't evacuate people to safety. I know this. But poetry can change our inner world. We need that change, one person at a time. We need to reclaim our humanity.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. This encore episode was originally released on February 25, 2026.Today's poem is Somewhere Else by Adam J. Gellings. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I was born at 4:30 in the afternoon on a cold Sunday in February. All of this is either useless information — time of day, day of the week, month of the year — or it's part of our own myth-making.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
We live at a pace that can leave us exhausted in ways that sleep and vacations can't fix. In Luke 4, we see Jesus making space to stop and gather, showing us a different way to respond to the busyness of life. Join Celebration Church Orlando as we explore the Sabbath and what it looks like to follow Jesus in a world that never stops. If you've been feeling worn down by the pace of life, this message is for you.Connect with Us:Next Steps: https://celebrationorl.org/Subscribe: Don't miss an episode or message—follow along!Follow Us: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2MConG0 / Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Yxe6h7Feedback: Have questions? Need prayer? DM @celebrationorl or email celebra...
That Wellness Podcast with Natalie Deering: Internal Family Systems with a Twist
What happens when your body forces you to slow down? In this episode, I sit down with therapist Hannah Smith for a deeply honest conversation about her unexpected experience with three strokes—and the profound personal and professional lessons that emerged from her healing journey. Hannah shares what the experience taught her about the costs of striving and productivity culture, the importance of listening to our bodies, accepting help, and allowing ourselves to rest. We also talk about the incredible support she received from her physical therapist and how community became an essential part of her healing. As an EMDR- and IFS-informed therapist specializing in women's mental health, Hannah also shares how volunteering during an EMDR training unexpectedly shifted the trajectory of her healing and how integrating EMDR and IFS supported her recovery. Together, we explore what it means for therapists to do their own inner work, recognize when we're overriding our needs, and create more space for rest, connection, and nervous-system regulation. In This Episode We Explore: Hannah's experience of having three strokes and the unexpected impact on her life The silver lining of being forced to slow down Productivity and striving culture—and the pressure to always be doing more Learning to listen to the body and recognize our needs The importance of rest and downtime for the nervous system Letting go of the belief that we have to do everything ourselves The healing power of accepting help and community The unexpected role of an EMDR training in Hannah's healing How EMDR and IFS worked together in her recovery Why therapists need to prioritize their own inner work Lessons Hannah learned personally and professionally through her experience Creating a life that allows for more rest, support, and authenticity About Hannah Smith Hannah Smith is a Cincinnati-area therapist specializing in women's mental health. She is an EMDR- and IFS-informed therapist who offers weekly and intensive EMDR therapy, helping clients reconnect with themselves and become more authentic and joyful versions of themselves. Hannah is also the co-host of Hysterical Women, a podcast exploring women's mental health crises and how they are portrayed and treated in the media. Ways to Connect Website: https://hannahsmithcounseling.net/ Instagram: @hannahsmith.counseling Podcast: Hysterical Women ____________________________________ Want to work with Natalie for Intuitive Parts/IFS Therapy or Spiritual/IFS Consultation? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________ Help Support the Podcast by Donating Here! You can also support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review!
Australian housing is cooling, investors are stepping back, but the big banks are still making billions. Bryce & Ren unpack what the latest lending data actually tells us about house prices, before looking at the extraordinary collapse in diamond prices. Then, they answer a community question on finding stock ideas & using AI in the investing process, followed by running Ren's stocks through an AI-powered thesis check.In this episode:00:00 Are Australian house prices really crashing?02:08 Housing slows as home loan applications fall08:03 Lab-grown diamonds disrupt a century-old market12:51 How do you actually find great stock ideas?18:01 Using AI to research and stress-test investments23:17 Putting Ren's portfolio through Claude26:39 Is the Hims & Hers thesis broken?29:05 Pro Medicus, valuation and knowing AI's limitsStocks & ETFs Mentioned: Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), Westpac (ASX: WBC), ANZ (ASX: ANZ), National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB), Anglo American (LSE: AAL), Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON), Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS), Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), Mastercard (NYSE: MA)———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We're particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joshua 22 Intro: Misunderstandings turn to conflict when assumptions are seen as facts. Concl.: Slow down, take a deep breath, sleep on it, don't hit send! - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, August 16, 2026
In this episode, I want to close this week by talking about self-care.But I don't want to give you another list of things to buy.I don't want to tell you that self-care is a bubble bath…a massage…a vacation…a candle…or a face mask.Those things can be wonderful.I love a good Thai Massage.I love getting outside.I love the ocean.But self-care is bigger than any individual activity.Here is the question I want us to explore today:What if self-care isn't only about escaping your environment?What if it's also about creating an environment you don't constantly need to escape from?Resources:Brain.fm App(First month Free, then 20% off subscription)Discount Code: coachdamiensdLinks:IG:@coachdamien_sd@damienrayevans@livinthedream_podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6VuPgtVsdBpDj5oN3YQTgFB:https://www.facebook.com/coachdamienSD/
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. Today's encore episode was originally released on February 27, 2026.Today's poem is Poem about everything except— by Amy Lemmon.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I was drawn to today's poem from the get-go because of its title: ”Poem about everything except—.” I went in anticipating maximalism — “everything but the kitchen sink,” as the saying goes, and the poem delivered.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Life moves quickly, but you don't have to. Today we'll practice slowing down enough to notice the beauty that's already unfolding around you instead of always racing toward what's next. This guided meditation for mindfulness, stress relief, gratitude, emotional balance, presence, and intentional living helps you savor each moment. Love,
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. Today's encore episode was originally released on March 30, 2026.Today's poem is XII. Southern Constellations by Brandon Kilbourne. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “No matter where I am in the world, no matter what beautiful landscape I might find myself in, no matter what new experience I might be having, I feel the pull of home. I don't mean home as in place. I mean home as in people.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
I used to think I was really good at handling stress. I had no other point of reference. Stress was basically my baseline, so that's all I ever knew how to operate from. Pressure, urgency, working harder, training, controlling, avoiding, scrolling, staying busy, then eventually crashing and doing it all over again. In this episode, I break down what stress actually is, how our nervous system develops its relationship with stress through childhood, co-regulation, conditioning, and repetition, and why some of the coping mechanisms that once helped us can eventually keep us stuck. I talk about the difference between stress and dysregulation, why even good things can be stressful, how uncertainty can feel like urgency, and why being great under pressure doesn't mean you know how to come out of it. It's learning how to recognize it, understand what it's communicating, build the capacity to move through it, and return to baseline without needing fear, pressure, avoidance, or urgency to keep you moving. Kate Hastings | Mental Health Coach
We're back with a brand new series, and I'm so excited to share it. In each episode, we're unpacking the 5 nervous system states, uncovering why you're in each state, exploring the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with each state, and educating you on the separation between your personality and your nervous system. Today we're diving into fight or flight. If this resonates, leave a comment below!
What if the shift you are feeling is not asking you to do more, but to slow down and listen?In this guest episode, Nimesh is joined by Michele Molitor for a grounded conversation about presence, intuition, land energy, career transitions and trusting the guidance that comes when life begins to change.Michele shares how being pushed out of corporate life became a doorway into coaching, healing and deeper purpose. She also speaks about the wisdom of trees, the energy of land, grief, rebirth, core values and the quiet power of coming back to your heart.This episode is for anyone moving through change, questioning what comes next, or feeling called to reconnect with the deepest truth of who they are.In This Episode✨ Slowing down during energetic shifts✨ Moving from corporate identity into deeper purpose✨ Land energy, trees and spiritual grounding✨ Core values, intuition and inner guidanceWhat You'll Take Away✨ The shift may be asking you to pause, not push✨ Your core values can guide your next step✨ Painful endings can become sacred beginnings✨ Your intuition is your higher self whisperingGuest BioMichele Molitor is an executive coach, mentor, transformational guide, speaker and author. She supports leaders, business owners and people in transition to reconnect with themselves, heal old patterns, trust their inner wisdom and step more fully into who they are.Connect with Michele MolitorWebsite: https://www.MicheleMolitor.comBook: I Am Perfectly Flawsomehttps://iamperfectlyflawsome.com/Identity Drift Index Quiz:https://identity-drift.com/Mindful Minute Mondays:https://www.rapidrewire.com/MindfulMinuteMondaysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapidrewire/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemolitorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michelemolitor/Continue Your Journey with Nimesh✨ Spiritual Journey MembershipJoin a safe and supportive spiritual community with monthly teachings, guided meditations, energy updates and space to grow alongside others on the path.https://nimesh-radia.com/spiritual-membership/✨ Book a Free Discovery Call with NimeshIf this episode speaks to where you are right now, you can book a free discovery call to explore spiritual mentorship, Akashic Records or deeper support.https://calendly.com/spiritualjourney/30minConnect with NimeshEmail: nims@nimesh-radia.comWebsite: https://nimesh-radia.comPodcast: https://nimesh-radia.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimesh_radia/ReflectionWhere is life asking you to slow down so you can hear what your soul is trying to show you?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. Today's encore episode was originally released on December 4, 2025.Today's poem is Go by Kathleen Ossip.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Other poems are like strands of pearls, long and lustrous and nearly impossible to gather into your hands all at once.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
In this episode, we kick things off in Washington, where lawmakers are aggressively tying executive pay to actual delivery performance at the struggling Postal Service. A bipartisan bill barring USPS executives from receiving bonuses until on-time delivery hits ninety-five percent was approved by the Senate Homeland Security Committee last week. The No Bonuses for Bad Service Act comes as the mail carrier missed its on-time target for all eight delivery categories in fiscal year 2025, lost twenty-five billion dollars over the last three years, and reported a two point five billion dollar loss for the third quarter. Next, we shift over to the truckload sector, where Werner Enterprises is shrugging off recent spot market softness and doubling down on the supply-driven recovery. Speaking at Deutsche Bank's Chicago Industrials Summit Tuesday, Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers told investors the company remains unfazed by the seasonal slowdown in July truckload spot market trends. Leathers estimates that eight hundred fifty to nine hundred CDL schools have been forced to close due to insufficient training standards, powering Werner's turnaround with the company's one-way truckload fleet seeing revenue per truck per week jump twenty-eight percent year over year in the second quarter. Finally, we cover the nationwide crackdown on fraudulent CDL training programs as state regulators in Michigan join the fight. The Michigan Department of State issued a summary suspension to Northern Michigan University Truck Driving School on August fifth following an investigation that uncovered multiple alleged violations. Among the most significant allegations, regulators said the school provided behind-the-wheel instruction to students without first verifying they possessed valid commercial learner's permits and allowed students to sign blank instructional documents that were subsequently completed. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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There is a quiet belief many of us carry: that if we stop moving, something will go wrong. That rest must be earned. That slowing down is a luxury we cannot afford. This twenty-minute Stillness Journal meditation is an invitation to lay that belief down, gently, and to rediscover the rhythm of your own unhurried breath.Host Maya Chen guides you through a slow, embodied practice of giving yourself permission. You will soften your feet on the floor, release your shoulders, and notice where the body has been gripping the day. From there, the practice opens into a reflection on what it means to slow down in a world that keeps asking us to move faster — not as productivity, but as a way of returning to your own life, your own breath, your own quiet center.This is a session for the version of you that has been running on fumes. The one who keeps the calendar full. The one who answers messages before eating. You are not in trouble. You are simply tired. And you are allowed to rest.[00:00] Welcome and settling in[02:30] The belief that rest must be earned[05:30] Letting the body soften first[09:00] Slowness as more life, not less[12:30] The practice of conscious pause[16:00] Giving yourself one small permission[18:30] A three-breath ritual to carry with you[21:00] Closing reflection and invitationSEO keywords: guided stillness meditation, permission to slow down, quiet reflection, soft journaling, body scan, anxiety relief, mindfulness for burnout, evening wind down, Maya Chen.This episode was created with AI assistance and offered as a quiet companion for your day. The voice you hear was generated through a text-to-speech system guided by a written meditation, shaped into the soft reflective tone you are hearing now. Every word was chosen with care.DISCLAIMER
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. Today's encore episode was originally released on November 3, 2025.Today's poem is Different Kinds of Sadness by Jenny Molberg.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “When I lost my joy, my generous friends were there. It can be so hard to accept help from others, especially if you pride yourself on being self-sufficient, but I took them up on their offers of meals, and company, and advice. And I'm so glad I did, because these things were all lifesaving. All of these things, in their own ways, helped me close some wounds. All, in their own ways, restarted my heart.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
You have probably heard it said that "somebody is so earthly minded that are of no earthly good." I fear this description often describes believers who long for the kingdom that is to come rather than live out their calling in the kingdom that is! Want to chat further about this or talk to Jon about speaking at your next event? Reach out to Jon directly via email: jon@christianoutdoors.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
The Slowdown is taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes. Today's encore episode was originally released on March 4, 2026. Today's poem is Pardon My Heart by Marcus Jackson. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “If I had a different kind of heart, a tougher heart, would I be able to see what's happening in the world around me and not feel so brokenhearted? What would it be like to be able to sleep through the night, unbothered? I can't imagine feeling less, or caring less. That's not the heart I have.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Not all emotional overwhelm feels the same. Sometimes overwhelm leaves you restless and unable to slow down. Other times it feels heavy, tender, scattered, or like you've simply reached the end of your rope. In this episode, I introduce the five different types of emotional overwhelm I've seen in my own life and in coaching women. You'll learn how recognizing your unique overwhelm pattern can help you understand what's happening underneath the surface, respond with greater compassion instead of self-criticism, and begin choosing tools that actually fit what you need in the moment. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Not All Overwhelm Is the Same [04:00] The "Wound Up" Overwhelm Type: When You Can't Slow Down [05:30] The "Heavy" Overwhelm Type: When Everything Feels Like Too Much [07:30] The "Tender" Overwhelm Type: Why Little Things Suddenly Hurt So Much [10:00] The "Scattered" Overwhelm Type: When Your Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open [13:00] The "Fed Up" Overwhelm Type: When You've Reached Your Limit [15:00] Why Identifying Your Overwhelm Changes Everything [17:00] Building Emotional Confidence One Pattern at a Time RESOURCES: Emotional Overwhelm Reset System If overwhelm is keeping you stuck, the Emotional Overwhelm Reset System will teach you exactly what to do in those moments when your emotions feel too big to process. You'll learn a simple, repeatable framework to regulate overwhelm so you can respond with greater clarity, emotional confidence, and peace. Learn more: AliciaMichelle.com/overwhelm RELATED EPISODES: Ep 359: When Emotions Feel Scary: Practical Tools to Courageously Process What's Inside Ep 372: Why Managing Overwhelm Is Where Emotional Healing Begins Ep 373: What Is Emotional Regulation (And Why It's More Than Calming Yourself Down) Send us Fan Mail
Today's poem is What I Am Telling You, Jessica, Is That Those Chickens Are Fine by K.T. Landon.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Several of our neighbors have backyard coops, and occasionally we're offered fresh eggs. Unfortunately, the raccoons and possums (and maybe even a fox) have encountered the chickens, too. There are fewer now.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Quillan Salkilld has been on a massive tear since joining the UFC's toughest division, finishing four of his five opponents and winning all of his octagon appearances. As he steps into his first UFC main event this Saturday, he faces, by far, his biggest test in Mateusz Gamrot. Can Salkilld send a message to the top of the division, or will Gamrot teach the 26-year-old a veteran lesson? Ahead of Saturday's UFC Vegas 120 card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview the event, the headliner between Gamrot and Salkilld, what's at stake for both fighters, and how long until title talks could it be for the winner. Additionally, topics include the co-main event between Diego Ferreira and Billy Quarantillo, other low-key fights flying under the radar, questions about UFC 330, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's poem is ode to the afternoon by Zeina Hashem Beck.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “‘Que Sera Sera' is a song I remember my mother singing when I was small. Which is fitting, as the song opens with these words: ‘When I was just a little girl I asked my mother what will I be.' I remember part of the chorus well: ‘Que Sera Sera, whatever will be, will be, the future's not ours to see.'” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Today's poem is Black Fairy Tale by Elizabeth Spires. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “When I was old enough, I found my way to the collected Brothers Grimm, but even then I wasn't quite old enough for the violence I found inside. Cinderella's sisters butchered their own feet to try to fit into the glass slipper! That bloody plot detail certainly wasn't in the Disney movie with the cute mice and birds who made Cinderella a dress from fabric scraps.Today's poem conjures that dark, fantastical world of fairy tales.”This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
Andy reports back after encouraging Bec to slow down her matcha routine and embrace a more formal ritual. The boys investigate a seemingly unbelievable ad starring Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney, Jack finally delivers an update on the long-awaited Hamish & Andy board game, and Hame's Hives returns with a genuine buzz. 1. Bec is rushing her matcha 2. Jack’s H&A board game progress 3. Isaac Heneney’s completely realistic ad 4. Hame’s Hives cocktail party
Today's poem is Dialogue with the Oldest Tree in the U.S., whose Location is a Closely-Guarded Forest Service Secret by Nina Sudhakar.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I like to think that I'm still growing as a person. That every year I become older, I truly grow older, developing some new part of myself. Conversations about aging so often dwell on preserving what you have when you're young, about postponing loss. But when I turn to my writing, my poems and prose, I see a body of work that does continue to grow. A body that comes from my physical body, from how my whole being senses and processes the world around me. It continues to grow, even when marked by hardship, by absences, and by loss.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
(0:00) Bestie intros (1:19) Chip stocks crash, Leopold Aschenbrenner's $20B fund gets margin called (20:20) China's advantage and green shoots for the US economy (34:12) Frontier Labs say "SLOW DOWN AI" (1:01:15) Why are frontier labs "burning books"? (1:14:45) Socialism Corner: Mamdani's grocery stores and the "Socialist Spectacle" (1:24:44) Science Corner: Understanding and mapping the brain Apply for All-In Summit 2026: https://allin.com/events Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allin Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/leopold-aschenbrenners-hedge-fund-is-facing-steep-ai-losses.html https://www.wsj.com/finance/citadel-buys-situational-awarenesss-stock-portfolio-after-big-losses-in-ai-5117159b https://polymarket.com/event/fed-decision-in-september-762 https://situational-awareness.ai https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/US30Y https://x.com/nicolasfulghum/status/2082083884578050299 https://theprint.in/science/breakthrough-china-artificial-sun-project-6-5-tesla-magnet/2999321 https://www.pacingthefrontier.com/ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/openai-cfo-sarah-friar-tells-employees-arr-in-july-topped-all-of-q2.html https://www.dwarkesh.com/p/why-compute-might-get-10x-more-expensive vhttps://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-starts-production-home-grown-immersion-duv-chipmaking-tools-source-2026-07-28 https://www.google.com/finance/beta/quote/ASML:NASDAQ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/27/cxmt-china-market-debut-chipmaker-ipo.html https://polymarket.com/event/ipos-before-2027 https://polymarket.com/event/us-enacts-ai-safety-bill-before-2027/us-enacts-ai-safety-bill-before-2027 https://x.com/v_nefodov/status/2082927219224060043 https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-ai-future-is-for-everyone-a0c24e20 https://punchbowl.news/article/tech/thune-anthropic https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-doubles-midterm-spending-to-40-million-to-push-ai-regulation-9cd547ae https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2082577277246972300 https://www.carltonfields.com/insights/publications/2025/no-copyright-protection-for-ai-assisted-creations-thaler-v-perlmutter https://x.com/Jason/status/2082577230941557068 https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-companies-are-reportedly-shredding-millions-of-books-to-train-models-tech-giants-outsource-to-middlemen-to-secretly-buy-up-books-for-training-material https://www.404media.co/ai-companies-are-buying-tons-of-old-books-because-theyre-free-of-ai-slop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1azwUwKrPo&t=39s https://arxiv.org/pdf/2602.16417