Podcasts about Slow Down

Economic Slowdown Evident in Local Consumer Spending and Housing Guest Name: Jim McTague Summary:Despite lower gas prices in Lancaster County, a ripple effect from declining Asian imports is expected. Consumer caution remains high, with "English" shoppers buying essentials and avoiding expensive electronics. Local diners show less vibrancy, suggesting the economy has lost "some spring in its step." High-end real estate sales have also notably "dried up." 1887 CLINTON COUNTY PA

HEADLINE: Trade Slowdown Reflected in Sharp Dip in US-Asia Shipping GUEST NAME: Chris RiegelSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Chris Riegel about declining Asia-US West Coast shipping, reflecting US-China tariff impacts. Chinese port sailings and container units have dropped 15-20%, with year-end reductions expected. This significant decline indicates a dramatic slowdown in US-China trade beyond initial projections.

Today's poem is Nostalgia by Matthew Minicucci. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I joke that I can be nostalgic about a moment while it's happening. That might be the writer in me: part of me is in the moment, and part of me is already thinking about it from a distance, and seeking the language to write about it.”Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

PREVIEW HEADLINE: Trade Slowdown Reflected in Sharp Dip in US-Asia Shipping GUEST NAME: Chris Riegel50 WORD SUMMARY: John Bachelor speaks with Chris Riegel about declining Asia-US West Coast shipping, reflecting US-China tariff impacts. Chinese port sailings and container units have dropped 15-20%, with year-end reductions expected. This significant decline indicates a dramatic slowdown in US-China trade beyond initial projections.

Today's poem is Noise Cancelling by Devon Walker-Figueroa. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I love getting a little bit lost. Today's poem is one you're going to lose yourself in for these few minutes.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Today's poem is Hiking Moraine State Park by Violeta Garcia-Mendoza. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem speaks to me because, at its heart, is a deep curiosity about the world—a desire to know more and more. It recognizes that sometimes we can use technology to be more connected to nature, not more disconnected from it.”Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Georgia Zikas joins the show to answer a question from a fellow designer whose firm is experiencing a slowdown in new business. Zikas,  whose firm is based in West Hartford, Connecticut, jumps in with advice on the importance of conducting regular assessments on a firm's financial health, tips for curating a network that produces potential clients and the importance of conducting regular assessments on a firm's financial health.LINKSGeorgia ZikasKaitlin PetersenBusiness of HomeThis episode was sponsored by Four Hands and Crypton. 

In Chicago, the housing market is staying hot while the U.S. cools, and FOMO is fueling surge in Lake Geneva luxury market. Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: What the U.S. government shutdown means for Chicago's federal workers, Arlington Heights weighs Bears' stadium economic impact pitch, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says new tariffs are renewing business uncertainty and West suburban Whole Foods trades for $17 million. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad opens the show sharing new data about the amount of speeding tickets issued in Minnesota over the past few months. How do you think the state should go about bringing down speeds on our roads? What's the fastest speed you've reached in a car?

A property mogul developing some of Wellington's most infamous quake-prone sites has voiced support for recent Government changes, but says these won't slow down his large-scale projects. Eyal Aharoni is currently working on reopening the long-closed Reading Cinema complex on Courtenay Place and the nearby Amora Hotel, which closed in 2019 and 2017 respectively because of earthquake damage. Earlier this week, the Government confirmed it was watering down existing earthquake strengthening rules in a bid to balance safety and affordability. Aharoni revealed why he's still determined to get these projects done. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A property mogul developing some of Wellington's most infamous quake-prone sites has voiced support for recent Government changes, but says these won't slow down his large-scale projects. Eyal Aharoni is currently working on reopening the long-closed Reading Cinema complex on Courtenay Place and the nearby Amora Hotel, which closed in 2019 and 2017 respectively because of earthquake damage. Earlier this week, the Government confirmed it was watering down existing earthquake strengthening rules in a bid to balance safety and affordability. Aharoni revealed why he's still determined to get these projects done. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3756: Derek Sivers challenges the obsession with staying busy by showing how being “unmotivated” can actually point to what truly matters. He also explains how seemingly contradictory traits can coexist within us, proving that life is richer when we embrace nuance instead of choosing rigid labels. His reflections invite us to slow down, listen to our inner signals, and accept our complexity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sivers.org/unmo⁠ AND https://sivers.org/dc Quotes to ponder: "When you feel unmotivated, don't try to push through. Instead, take it as a sign that what you're doing doesn't matter enough." "People want to put you in a box, but you contain contradictions. You can be both ambitious and content, both introverted and outgoing." "Life is richer when you don't try to resolve contradictions, but instead hold them side by side." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's poem is Notes on Beachgrass by Yong-Yu Huang. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem offers us images we often find in poetry: the ocean, the moon, dreams, a mother, a wound. But it offers us these elements in such a profoundly original and moving way. I couldn't read this poem just once—I had to read it several times, picking up new treasures with each reading, like walking along the same stretch of beach at different times of day and finding new shells.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

About Brad Farris:Brad Farris is a trusted leadership advisor for businesses looking to break the $1M barrier and scale to $3M–$5M. He brings 20+ years of experience helping business owners sharpen focus, increase profitability, and build stronger teams. Brad brings decades of experience coaching founders through the common challenges that stall growth, especially when the bottleneck is the leader themselves. His bold but empathetic approach helps founders shift from over-functioning doers to strategic leaders. Brad has offered listeners to explore their awareness around being present through this free and easy assessment: https://anchoradvisors.com/self-leadership-assessment/ In this episode, Dean Newlund and Brad Farris discuss:The importance of presence in leadership and productivityThe concept of urgency addiction and its impact on decision-makingEmail and meeting management as reflections of leadership habitsTrue listening as a foundation for trust and collaborationSelf-leadership, reflection, and cultivating flow for creativity Key Takeaways:By slowing down and providing thoughtful, complete responses, email exchanges become shorter and more effective, reducing inbox overwhelm and freeing up time for higher-value work.The constant pursuit of speed and urgency can create an addictive cycle that feels rewarding in the moment but ultimately drains creativity, damages collaboration, and weakens relationships.Leaders who intentionally restructure their calendars to include fewer or more spacious meetings create the mental space necessary for presence, deeper reflection, and sustained problem-solving.Practicing intentional, focused listening helps people feel valued and understood, which not only reduces conflict but also builds trust and empowers teams to act independently and effectively. "The present moment is the place where we can act… It's actually kind of a productivity superpower.” — Brad Farris Connect with Brad Farris:  Website: https://www.anchoradvisors.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfarris/Business Growth Phase Assessment: https://anchoradvisors.com/accelerate-your-business-growth/   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3756: Derek Sivers challenges the obsession with staying busy by showing how being “unmotivated” can actually point to what truly matters. He also explains how seemingly contradictory traits can coexist within us, proving that life is richer when we embrace nuance instead of choosing rigid labels. His reflections invite us to slow down, listen to our inner signals, and accept our complexity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sivers.org/unmo⁠ AND https://sivers.org/dc Quotes to ponder: "When you feel unmotivated, don't try to push through. Instead, take it as a sign that what you're doing doesn't matter enough." "People want to put you in a box, but you contain contradictions. You can be both ambitious and content, both introverted and outgoing." "Life is richer when you don't try to resolve contradictions, but instead hold them side by side." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3756: Derek Sivers challenges the obsession with staying busy by showing how being “unmotivated” can actually point to what truly matters. He also explains how seemingly contradictory traits can coexist within us, proving that life is richer when we embrace nuance instead of choosing rigid labels. His reflections invite us to slow down, listen to our inner signals, and accept our complexity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sivers.org/unmo⁠ AND https://sivers.org/dc Quotes to ponder: "When you feel unmotivated, don't try to push through. Instead, take it as a sign that what you're doing doesn't matter enough." "People want to put you in a box, but you contain contradictions. You can be both ambitious and content, both introverted and outgoing." "Life is richer when you don't try to resolve contradictions, but instead hold them side by side." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this video, we discuss how industrial slowdown signals caution for investors, why gold loan demand is soaring amid rising household needs, and what the UST–Kaynes semiconductor deal means for India's tech manufacturing push. We also track Blue Dart's price hikes in logistics, Wockhardt's pharma gains after exemptions, and Bharat Electronics' defence orders that add strength to the PSU defence theme.For investors, traders, and finance enthusiasts, this daily market roundup provides valuable insights into global cues, India Inc developments, sectoral trends, and big policy shifts.

Although aging is an inevitable part of life, there are many factors in our control that can help us live long, vibrant lives. Through healthy lifestyle habits, you can actually slow down the biological aging process. Today, you're going to learn the key strategies that can help you reach this goal. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you're going to learn about seven science-backed ways you can slow down your aging process. We're going to cover supplementation, exercise, mindset, and so much more! You're going to hear the latest studies on antiaging, plus tips from some of the top longevity experts. Plus, for each of these tips, I'm going to share some tangible takeaways you can implement immediately. If you want to slow down your aging process and get healthier as you age, this episode is for you. Enjoy!   In this episode you'll discover:  How vitamin D supplementation can reduce telomere shortening. (0:42) What telomeres are. (1:30) The percentage of Americans that are vitamin D deficient. (2:07) Which form of vitamin D to take for antiaging benefits. (3:18) How your sleep quality impacts biological aging. (4:30) The link between sleep and telomeres. (5:32) Why having a consistent sleep schedule is critical for your health. (6:05) The role of sunlight exposure in regulating your circadian rhythm. (13:39) How your gut microbiome can dictate your aging process. (22:45) The importance of eating a diverse range of foods. (26:31) How many servings of fermented foods per week to eat for gut health. (31:09) Why meditation can slow down your aging process. (31:30) The power of having adequate muscle on your body. (38:37) How much tea to drink daily for antiaging effects. (46:08) The incredible role your mind plays in impacting your rate of aging. (49:40) Why being playful can help you live longer. (58:02)  Items mentioned in this episode include:  Levels.link/model  - Join today and get 2 free months with a one-year membership! Piquelife.com/model  - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! These 4 Things Are Destroying Your Sleep Quality  - Get better sleep tonight! Eat These Foods to Improve Your Sleep Quality  - Learn about the link between nutrition & sleep! Visualization Secrets Athletes Use  - Hear the interview with Maya Raichoora Seasonal Food Guide  - Find which foods are in season in your area!  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube   This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Levels and Pique. Learn how food affects your health with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) from Levels. Join today at levels.link/model and get 2 free months with a one-year membership! Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation. 

Today's poem is For You Who Have Loved Old Dogs by Silas House. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “My Boston terrier, Phoebe, is about to turn eleven, so if she were a human, she'd be a 77 year old woman. If Phoebe were one of the Golden Girls, she'd probably be Rose: quirky, loyal, a little dim-witted. We adopted her from a Boston terrier rescue organization when she was one and a half, in the spring of 2016. When people assumed that the best thing to happen to me in 2016 was my poem “Good Bones” going viral, I have to correct them. “Good Bones” changed my life, to be sure, but the best thing to happen to me that year was Phoebe. As she grows older—silver muzzle now, too—I get emotional when I'm reminded that my years with her are limited. We only have so much time.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Justin Goodbread shares insightful strategies on how to prioritize relationships intentionally, even during the busiest seasons of life. Discover how true friendships can help you remember your identity beyond your professional achievements, accelerate your growth, and bring joy into your life. Tune in to learn how to foster deeper connections that can support you on your journey to becoming a DecaMillionaire! Learn more about Relentless Value Coaching:  https://www.justingoodbread.com/coaching/

On this week's episode of Horizon, John Chang unpacks where multifamily demand is heading amid conflicting data and shifting migration trends. He explains how the August employment revisions, slower domestic and international migration, and a still-wide rent-to-own payment gap could cool absorption in the near term, especially across high-construction Sun Belt markets. John contrasts those headwinds with steadier fundamentals in supply-constrained “snow belt” metros, notes the growing importance of lease renewals over new leases, and makes the case that cap rates are stabilizing near equilibrium. He closes with a near-term “slow and steady” outlook and a longer-term rebound thesis for select Sun Belt markets once excess supply burns off. This is a limited time offer, so head over to aspenfunds.us/bestever to download the investor deck—or grab their quick-start guide if you're brand new to oil and gas investing. Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Carnes is back! If you love his meditations as much as I do, you can find more about him below:Mike is a meditation teacher and voice actor who helps people slow down, breathe, and find a little peace in the middle of everyday chaos. He found meditation during one of the hardest chapters of his life and quickly realized it wasn't about sitting on a mountaintop — it was about learning to stay present while doing the dishes or navigating rush hour. His style is down to earth, no fluff, and made for real people with real lives.Follow Mike on Insight Timer for more down to earth guided meditations: mcvo.me/insighttimerFind his audiobook, "30 Days to Mindfulness for those who think they can't meditate" on Audible: mcvo.me/30days

Today's poem is Earth, Sometimes I Try to Play It Casual, by Catherine Pierce. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.In this episode, Maggie writes… “I have zero chill when it comes to the natural world. My son and daughter would probably tell you I'm like a little kid: I gasp audibly at the clouds, the moon, the light coming through the leaves of trees. I shout “hawk!” when I see one on a walk or in the car. I take videos of hummingbirds in my neighbor's mimosa tree and text them to people I care about. I call the albino squirrels in my neighborhood by name: Sugar (rest in peace), Flour, and Cloud. I'm delighted by what I see and hear and experience, and I don't try to hide or downplay that delight. Why play it cool?”Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Today's poem is Wind, Blue Sky by Susan Aizenberg. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem speaks to the challenge of staying in the present moment, and having gratitude for that moment, when memory is always doing what it does best: calling to us from afar.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Mike and Steve interviewed Alaina Getzenberg, a Buffalo Bills reporter for ESPN. Getzenberg evaluated second-year Bills WR Keon Coleman, an Opelousas, Louisiana native. She praised Buffalo's balanced offense with QB Josh Allen and RB James Cook. Getzenberg questioned the Bills' run defense and safety play. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their weekly "Pick-Six" segment.

We Have A Voice Radio dives into the AMT-130 news for Huntington's—what this one-time, brain-delivered gene therapy is, what the reported “75% slowdown” really means, what's next for approval, and the hard truths on access and cost.

Jeremy Schnell, Jesse Morrison and Damon Allred discuss what ASU football needs to do to beat No. 24 TCU and its dangerous offense.

Today's poem is Lotioning My Mother's Back by Ama Codjoe. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “The world feels like a hard place right now—a not very soft and tender place. In times that feel difficult, it's tempting to retreat, to harden ourselves, to “numb out.” But I think, more and more, that tenderness is what we need—toward one another, and toward ourselves. We need touch. We need connection. We need soft places to land. We need to hold on to one another.”Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

In this episode 32 of The League, hosts David Magid and Benoy Thanjan (Reneu Energy, Solar Maverick Podcast) break down the biggest solar and clean energy headlines of the week. Topics we cover today: Solar for All Terminated: The Trump administration halts the $7B program, impacting nearly 1M low-income households. Legal challenges are expected. U.S. Solar Growth Slows: Utility-scale solar grew just 10% in mid-2025 vs. mid-2024 — a sharp drop from the 33% growth seen the prior year. Texas (+14%) and Arizona (+24%) surged, while California and Florida lagged. The Big Beautiful Bill: How developers are racing to complete projects before year-end to capture full tax credits. Texas ERCOT Storage Shake-Up: New four-hour non-spinning reserve requirements squeeze battery developers, benefiting gas peakers. Why Solar Still Wins: As costs fall, investors say projects can pencil without the ITC — even with tariffs. Key takeaway: Solar is a technology, not a fuel — and the cheapest, fastest-growing source of new energy. If you have any questions or comments, email us at info@reneuenergy.com.

I'm back with another Weekly Intention audio transmission—short little episodes where I share what's on my heart in real time, and how we can bring gentle focus into our days, both in the kitchen and beyond. This week, the message that came through (loud and clear!) was I will slow down.Slowing down doesn't always mean moving like a turtle. Sometimes it's simply a shift in presence. That's what I explore in this week's episode—how slowing down can actually help us connect more deeply, whether we're cooking, walking, or simply moving through our day. This week, I invite you to try it for yourself. Post a note on the fridge as a reminder: I will slow down. See what happens when you bring the intention into your cooking—or into your life.LINKS:* Pre-Order Nicki's new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/* Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/* Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

Today's poem is Parts of a Body House by Erika Meitner. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “It struck me recently how much technology has changed our relationships with our bodies. There are devices that tell us how well (or poorly) we slept the night before, how many steps we took in a given day, what our heart rate is when we work out. We have access to more data about our physical selves than ever, and we don't even need to go to the doctor to get that data. We also have access to our own image more than ever before. I know that technology has made me more aware of my body and my face, because I see myself so often: on Zoom, on Facetime, in selfies.”Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Matthew 6:6 ESV “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located. 

The Father Hoods crew is back in the booth with another fire episode, loaded with Dad bars and laugh-out-loud moments. They kick things off trading travel stories, from EFN flying the fam first class to Manny being trapped in the middle seat between a couple beefing mid-flight. Back on home turf, the Dads get into some gems. EFN talks about pulling his son's tooth with his bare hands, while Manny reflects on last week's convo with Alan Hahn, wishing he could rewind and relive those early moments with his kids. That sparks a raw convo on how fast kids grow, the importance of really listening when they share the little things, and how those small connections build the bond for life. Of course, Father Hoods wouldn't be Father Hoods without the comedy! The crew shares playtime stories, silly Dad voices, and Manny's youngest sneaking in a middle finger emoji to her mom after a little argument. From sentimental throwbacks to slick kid tactics, this episode is high energy, full of Dad wisdom, and unfiltered laughs! What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:00:21] First Class Flex, Middle Seat Stress [00:06:55] Dad's Barehanded Dentist Services [00:14:05] Childhood on Fast Forward [00:18:50] Slow Down and Listen to your kid [00:24:00] Playtime is Prime Time [00:27:15] The Sneakiest FU Text Ever Sent Why Listen: This is dad life, uncut. EFN, Manny & KGB serve up raw stories, heavy laughs, and lessons only fathers can deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The universe keeps sending me the same message: slow down, Barb! Doing six different things at once and expecting something to change is not working. So we're still here three years later contemplating self sabotage through old blog posts I've written.   Key Takeaways:   [1:35] Being indecisive, procrastinating, and a whole lot of anger [4:27] Tis the season for Spillin' The Tea [6:54] Only seeing the bad in life and 3 years later still surrounded by chaos  [11:04] Abuse makes it easy to not even notice when things are “off” [12:18] Blogs I wrote that have me reflecting [13:34] The blog: Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones… [14:53] The blog: Who Is Really in Control [28:54] The message is the same again and again: slow down! Resources:   Sticks and Stones Blog Who is Really in Control Blog Self Sabotage Blog Series Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

Go Slow to Go FastWe live in a culture that prizes speed—but sometimes moving slower is what actually accelerates results. In this episode, Paul and Matt explore when deliberate pauses pay off, how to test “slow-downs” safely, and how leaders can set the right cadence without losing urgency when it matters most.Five Key Learnings:Slowing down can reduce rework, surface hidden costs, and sharpen decisions.Smart slow-downs (like reflection or structured breaks) often boost creativity and clarity.Speed frequently degrades our decision making and causes us to miss opportunities to build on others workTeams can run tiny experiments—like slowing a sprint kickoff—to test the benefits.Mature leaders can help team members see how to balance slowing down and speeding upResources mentioned in this episode:Slow Down to Speed Up Newsletter - https://www.humanityworking.net/p/slow-down-to-speed-up?r=ourxz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falseHumanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  Matthew 6:6 ESV “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located. 

Today's poem is Country Night by Laura Newbern. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem touched me because it made me think of my grandmother. It made me think of her care, but also about the life she had after her marriage ended. I know her life didn't look the way she'd expected it would. I wish it had been easier. Still, she could whistle like a songbird.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Lions vs. Ravens.

Chuck says: "As a Type 1 Diabetic and Traumatic Brain Injury survivor, I have faced many personal health challenges. For years I was searching for practical and impactful ways to improve my health. In 2015 I was reintroduced to breathwork, and after feeling the benefits as well as the massive shift this brought into my life, I switched professions and dedicated my life to helping others discover their own personal power to help themselves.Since then I have traveled worldwide studying different breathwork modalities. My first introduction to conscious breathwork was through the Wim Hof Method, which included weeks of instruction from Wim Hof himself. I was the first American Instructor to help lead the Wim Hof winter expeditions in Poland, and I continue to expand my knowledge in this and other breathwork modalities. Now, for more than half a decade, I have been working in a healthcare setting applying foundational and functional breath coupled with specific breathwork protocols to help reduce chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to empower people through their own personal and individual breathwork.""Everyone's physiology is different, I know there is no cookie cutter approach to optimal health, however I believe that functional breathing can positively impact everyone."

Today's poem is The Song of Songs of Songs of Songs by Jeremy Radin. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem is one of my favorite kinds of poems—a list. And not any list, but a list of similes. This poet builds bridge after bridge, line after line. Don't worry—I won't give you homework, but maybe, just maybe, after listening to this poem, you'll be inspired to make a list of your own. I wonder what bridges you might build.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Kathy Stepien discuss:    Letting go of hustle Quitting over-functioning. Dr. Kathy's upcoming book release, Done with Grit: On walking ourselves home.    Kathy Stepien, MD, is a board-certified Pediatrician, Certified Coach, and Director of the Institute for Physician Wellness. She is also a mother to two teenage boys. In 2016, Dr. Stepien founded the Institute for Physician Wellness with the mission of helping physicians learn, heal, grow, and connect. Through the Institute's retreats, coaching, and Chief Wellness Officer Certification program, she and her team have supported thousands of physicians worldwide.  Dr. Stepien's passion for wellness stems from her personal experience with burnout during her first career as a physical therapist. After realizing the toll of caring for others at the expense of her own well-being, she entered medical school with a new approach to balance, determined to avoid burnout while raising her two young sons.  Her work is driven by a deep commitment to helping physicians, especially women in medicine, live empowered and fulfilling lives on their own terms. She believes in fostering a life where women can fully stand in their power and embrace their role as the authors of their own stories.  Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Anti-Burnout Program for Women Physicians   RISE 2.0 Mastermind RISE is an 8-month guided journey for women physicians ready to reclaim their energy, voice, and joy. You weren't meant to hustle through life—you were meant to rise. Join my private mastermind designed to help you reset boundaries, restore purpose, and elevate your life. RISE is the course your future self is begging you to take. Class starts Oct. 6th   Private Coaching with Dr. Sasha Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is a certified Enneagram Coach and has over 6 years of experience coaching women like you through physician burnout. Dr. Shillcutt uses the Enneagram as a tool to help you understand yourself so you thrive in your relationships at home and work!   Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

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.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Hour 1 ECU has a potent passing attack, can BYU slow it down? Chris Level, Texas Tech Radio Analyst, clarified viral comments he made about Utah & Rice-Eccles Stadium.  Don't mess with Utah fans Ute Preview Show: Hour 1 A lot of excitment heading into Utah's Big Noon Kickoff with Texas Tech Utah is more proven through 3 games than the Red Raiders more Hour 2 Devon Dampier too dyamic to make one dimensional Texas Tech sideline reporter Chris Level replay Final thoughts on Utah Vs Texas Tech

Devon Dampier too dyamic to make one dimensional Texas Tech sideline reporter Chris Level replay Final thoughts on Utah Vs Texas Tech

ECU has a potent passing attack, can BYU slow it down? Chris Level, Texas Tech Radio Analyst, clarified viral comments he made about Utah & Rice-Eccles Stadium.  Don't mess with Utah fans

Today's poem is Checkout by Caroline Bird. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I'm willing to bet that no one on their death bed says, “I wish I'd spent more time at the office.” No one, taking stock of their life in those final days and moments, is thinking about spreadsheets or profits or ROI - Return on Investment. I can imagine what I'll be thinking about at the end of my life: my beloveds, and the beauty of this place I've called home, and the memories I treasure most.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Today's poem is Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem invites us to look at ourselves at this moment of extreme, ongoing gun violence in America. And to think about our own responses, time after time after time.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Today's poem is Blue by Jodie Hollander.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today's poem speaks to how we all see the world—and our lives—with completely unique eyes. With a vision colored by our own experiences.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

CONTINUED Gene Marks describes a mixed economic picture, noting that a national "slowdown" isn't universally felt, with many small businesses thriving. He highlights challenges like rising healthcare costs, spurring interest in self-insurance and health reimbursement arrangements. Marks discusses AI's impact on the workforce, specifically reducing sales and tech roles in large companies like Salesforce, but predicts a surge in demand for skilled trades not easily replaced by AI. 1918