Podcasts about slowing

As a fast-paced person, I've always found it hard to truly rest or take free time. Slowing down felt uncomfortable. Doing nothing makes me feel unease. I was constantly chasing something, and over the years, it became exhausting. Yet whenever I finally allowed myself to pause, I felt guilty.After spending a year living in a village, I began to learn the beauty of slowing down—something I could never see when I was moving too fast. That season taught me lessons I now keep in this journal, which I later record and decided to share on METANOIA. There will be 15 episode through out this seasson called “Between Pause and Purpose” I hope this episode resonates with you, my fellow fast-paced souls—a gentle reminder that you are your first priority.Happy listening ✨

In Part I of this two-part series, Jenn breaks down one of the most common—and costly—mistakes she sees capable education consultants making: trying to grow two businesses at the same time.Selling directly to teachers while also building a consulting business for schools may feel logical, but these are two completely different business models. When focus is split, clarity suffers, authority weakens, and momentum stalls.In this episode, Jenn covers:Why direct-to-consumer and education consulting require different strategiesHow split focus drains energy and slows tractionThe hidden ways mixed messaging weakens authority with decision-makersWhy divided attention delays mastery and clouds your dataHow lack of focus prevents the compounding effect that drives booked-out consulting businessesIf this episode hits close to home, it's likely because this mistake quietly holds back otherwise strong consultants.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Space to Dream: Retreats Around the WorldA dreamy half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into your next yes. City dates & registration now open! Select your retreat here.In this episode, Wendy sits down with Karen Bartholomew, founder of The Pause Method, who had her own 2010 breaking point when she was so overwhelmed she couldn't even take a moment to hydrate. That crisis became the catalyst for everything, but Karen wants you to know you don't need to wait for rock bottom to give yourself permission to rest. Slowing down isn't falling behind. It's catching up to who you were always meant to be.They explore:Why we wait for a crisis to finally stop, and how to break that pattern before the breakdown happensThe power of asking yourself, "What is this trying to teach me?" and actually making space to answer itWhy saying yes to alignment means learning to say no to everything that doesn't serve where you're goingThis is a conversation about energy leaks, intentional pauses, and the revolutionary act of designing a life that benefits you first. Press play and discover why you don't have to earn rest, and what happens when you finally stop performing and start listening.Connect with Karen:KarenBartholomew.comInstagram @karenbartholomew________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

In this conversation, GWIC host Dr. Hemma R. Lomax and Shalini Rajoo explore the critical role of decision rubrics in governance, accountability, and trust, especially in the context of AI. Shalini shares her journey from law to compliance, emphasizing the importance of understanding systems and the impact of leadership on decision-making processes. They discuss how transparency and clarity in decision-making can build trust within organizations and the necessity of responsible AI governance. Practical tips for improving decision quality are also provided, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and critical thinking in leadership. Takeaways: The biggest risk in governance is unclear decisions. AI amplifies existing clarity or confusion in decision-making. Systems and rules reflect the identities of their architects. Everyone has an impact on those around them every day. Leadership is about improving the people around you. It's not just about rules; it's about how people behave. Decision rubrics provide consistency and predictability in outcomes. Transparency in decision-making processes builds trust. Slowing down to ask questions can lead to better decision-making. Writing down the reasons for decisions brings clarity and accountability. Sound bites: "Systems and rules are not inherently neutral." "Transparency in decision making builds trust." "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Decision Rubrics and Governance 02:55 Shalini's Journey: From Law to Governance 06:09 The Impact of Systems on Leadership and Accountability 09:09 Transitioning to Compliance and Ethics 11:49 Understanding Decision Rubrics in Compliance 15:06 The Role of Leadership in Decision Making 18:03 Designing Conditions for Effective Decision Making 20:47 The Importance of Transparency in Decision Processes 24:09 Decision Rubrics: Building Trust in Organizations 26:49 AI and Governance: Leadership Infrastructure Failures 29:47 Responsible AI: The Role of Ethics and Compliance 32:55 Practical Tips for Improving Decision Quality 36:00 Conclusion: The Future of Decision Making in AI Guest Biography: Shalini Rajoo is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Shalini Rajoo Advisory, LLC, where she partners with organizations to design governance, compliance, and decision-making systems that are resilient, trustworthy, and aligned to real operational pressures. Across more than two decades in law, compliance, HR, and organizational leadership, Shalini has helped companies and leaders move beyond check-the-box frameworks to build structures that embed accountability, clarity, and performance into everyday decisions. She began her career in South Africa, first as a public prosecutor and then leading regulatory work with the Department of Trade and Industry, collaborating with legislative and executive stakeholders on corporate, competition, and consumer law. After relocating to the U.S., Shalini practiced commercial litigation. She later served as Director of Global Business Conduct for a Fortune 500 company, where she redesigned ethics and compliance systems, led global risk assessments, and championed psychological safety and integrity-based practices. Today, Shalini's work centers on helping leaders clarify decision rights, governance architectures, and accountability pathways — especially as organizations adopt AI and automation. She recently spoke at the Opal Group's Corporate Governance & Ethics in the Age of AI conference, where she reframed AI governance as a leadership-infrastructure challenge rather than a purely technical or compliance one.

This week I'm talking about peace. Inspired by a group of Buddhist monks walking 1,800 miles across the country for peace, and by candid conversations inside my Flow fellowship, I explore what peace actually requires of us day to day. We talk about pace, presence, acceptance, boundaries, and the skills that make peace sustainable over time. I share personal stories, reflections on mindfulness, boundaries, and the value of having a sanctuary of your own.  Plus learn practical ways to steady yourself when your body is activated or your mind won't slow down. This episode is an invitation to slow down just enough to ask a useful question: What supports my peace and what erodes it? 3 Takeaways for You: Peace is built through intentional choices about pace, boundaries, and response moment by moment. Your pace is not neutral. If you're moving faster than you can stay present, peace will feel unreachable. Slowing down isn't a mindset shift — it's a practical way to stay regulated and less reactive. Peace is built through small, repeatable choices. Creating sanctuary, saying no when needed, choosing regulation over override — these aren't dramatic moves. They're quiet decisions that add up to a steadier life. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening + why peace feels hard to access 04:18 The monks' 1,800-mile walk and what it reveals 09:42 Peace as acceptance vs. peace as action 15:06 Pace, presence, and nervous system regulation 20:11 Creating sanctuary in everyday life 26:03 Boundaries, saying no, and protecting peace 32:40 Peace thieves: what disrupts your calm 38:12 Skills that support peace over time 44:05 Flow conversations and shared wisdom 49:30 Choosing peace intentionally Connect with Me:

The Lord's Prayer is not just something we recite. It is a way of life.In this episode, I'm joined by Brad Gray and Brad Nelson from Walking the Text to explore how Jesus designed this prayer as a blueprint for living.We break down each line of the Lord's Prayer in its original context and talk about what it actually means for your daily life. From calling God Father, to living with kingdom purpose, to forgiveness, provision, and trust, this prayer invites us to partner with God and reflect heaven right where we are.This conversation will help you move beyond routine prayer and into a deeper, more intentional way of following Jesus. From Executive Producer, Mark BurnettKey Takeaways• The Lord's Prayer shows us how to live, not just how to pray.• “Our Father” invites relationship, not distance. God is near and personal.• God's kingdom is meant to shape our everyday choices and actions.• Forgiveness is essential for healing, freedom, and healthy community.• “Daily bread” reminds us to depend on God one day at a time.• Prayer is an invitation to partner with God in bringing heaven to earth.• Slowing down with scripture, including practices like Lectio Divina, helps the prayer come alive in real life.Watch The Lord's Prayer here.Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here.Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here.Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotionalReady to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!Lord's Prayer explained, How Jesus taught us to pray, Living like Jesus, Christian prayer teaching, Kingdom of God explained, Faith based spiritual growth, Biblical meaning of the Lord's Prayer, Christian spiritual formation, Daily prayer for Christians, Forgiveness and prayer. Walking the Text. Brad Gray, Brad Nelson. Mark Burnett, Understanding the Bible, Bringing heaven to earth, scripture

What if awakening wasn't something you reached for, but something you softened into? In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with Ma Ananda Sarita, a world-renowned Tantra master, for a quiet, deeply embodied conversation about devotion, presence, and awakening with and as the body. Rather than approaching Tantra as philosophy, technique, or sexuality, Sarita shares it as a lived path of devotion to life itself. A way of being in relationship with breath, sensation, emotion, eros, grief, and the simple truth of what is present. Awakening, she reflects, is not about transcendence or ascent, but about arriving fully into this moment. Together, Emily and Sarita explore what it means to slow down enough to actually feel, to allow life to move you rather than trying to control or optimize your experience, and to trust the body as a source of intelligence and love. They speak about tenderness, surrender, and the feminine way of awakening that unfolds through receptivity, listening, and intimacy with what is real. This episode is an invitation to soften your grip, deepen your presence, and remember that the sacred is not elsewhere. It is already here, waiting to be met. Key Moments 00:00:00 — Opening the space: presence, reverence, and intention00:05:40 — Devotion as lived relationship, not belief or hierarchy00:10:30 — Awakening with and as the body00:16:15 — Slowing down enough to truly feel00:22:45 — Staying present with grief and tenderness00:29:10 — The feminine path of remembering00:35:20 — Allowing life to move you00:41:00 — Trust, surrender, and embodied listening00:47:30 — When practice becomes how you live00:53:10 — Integration and closing reflections For Those Feeling the Call to Go Deeper The themes in this episode — embodiment, nervous system capacity, devotion, and lived integration — are the foundation of Ziva Level 3. Level 3 is for practitioners who feel ready to move beyond peak experiences and into sustained, embodied leadership. Applications close soon: https://zivameditation.com/pages/nextlevel About Sarita Ma Ananda Sarita is a world-renowned Tantra master, author, and teacher with more than five decades of lived experience on the Tantric path. Initiated in the Osho lineage, her work emphasizes awakening through embodiment, intimacy, and devotion to life itself. She teaches Tantra not as technique or performance, but as a path of surrender and presence, where the body becomes a doorway to truth, love, and realization. Learn more: https://www.anandasarita.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarita.love More from Emily & Ziva https://zivameditation.com/pages/zivamagic https://upgradedformulas.com/emily and use code EMILY for 20% off everything at https://upgradedformulas.com These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or if you have a medical condition.

In this Medium episode with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, we focus on one of the most overlooked truths in modern health, your gut is not a side system, it is central to how you feel, function and heal. We explore why so many people feel inflamed, tired, or disconnected from their bodies, even when they think they are eating “well.”Monisha explains that we carry more bacteria than human cells and that our relationship with this inner ecosystem shapes everything from digestion and weight to immunity and disease. We talk about why diversity matters more than restriction, why aiming for thirty different plant foods a week can radically shift your microbiome, and why stress can block nutrition no matter how clean your diet looks on paper.We also reflect on how modern eating habits have lost rhythm and presence. From rushed meals to distracted eating, we've created environments where the body struggles to receive nourishment. This episode is a reminder that gut health is not about perfection or trends, it's about awareness, pace and consistency.If you've ever asked yourself how to fix your gut or what you should really be eating to feel better, this conversation offers clarity without overwhelm.Inside this podcast:- Why gut health influences far more than digestion- How food diversity supports a healthier microbiome- Why stress can block nutrition even on a good diet- What modern eating habits are doing to our bodies- How slowing down changes how we absorb nourishmentConnect with Dr. Monisha:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3L1m3ak LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/3LuKMnvWebsite → https://www.drbhanote.com/ Connect with Steve:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj Episode Highlights00:00:00 - You have more bacteria than human cells00:01:30 - Why the microbiome can work for or against you00:03:20 - The power of thirty different plant foods a week00:04:10 - Why most people struggle with food diversity00:05:50 - Stress and its impact on nutrient absorption00:07:10 - Bacteria linked to weight and inflammation00:09:05 - Why people ask how to fix their gut00:11:40 - Slowing down meals and eating with presence00:13:20 - Sleep, lifestyle, and gut health connectionABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

In this season finale, Kristina and Anna reflect on a pivotal personal update, then bring the Inner Villain framework full circle. The conversation weaves lived experience, healthcare advocacy, boundaries, emotional embodiment, and spiritual bypassing into a practical, grounded close to the season.This episode is about changing the script. Not by bypassing reality, but by meeting it honestly.Opening Update. Surgery, Uncertainty, and Narrative ChoiceKristina shares an update on a planned surgical biopsy that ultimately could not proceed. Rather than framing this as loss or avoidance, she explores how preparing for surgery moved a deeper story forward. Fear of death, fear of leaving family, and inherited narratives were confronted directly.Key themes:Reconciling with uncertaintyHow preparation itself can be transformationalChoosing meaning without denialLetting go of the need for visible “proof” of healingHealthcare Reality. Advocacy and Systemic Blind SpotsThe conversation shifts into a candid discussion about healthcare systems, fallibility, and the importance of self-advocacy.Highlights include:Why patients must advocate for themselvesThe power of asking providers to document refusalsGendered dismissal in medical settingsInsurance denial as a systemic issue, not a personal failureThis section grounds the episode firmly in lived reality before returning to psychological and spiritual frameworks.Control vs Illusion. Anchor and DriftAnna revisits a core distinction from earlier episodes: control-based villains versus illusion-based villains, reframed as Anchor and Drift.Key insight:Anchors grow through joy, movement, and emotional flowDrifts grow through responsibility, structure, and self-anchoringThis reframing avoids gendered language while clarifying relational dynamics across work, parenting, money, and intimacy.The 12 Steps as Villain WorkThe discussion explores how 12-step frameworks function as deep transformational tools within the Inner Villain system.Key points:Surrender as medicine for controlResponsibility as medicine for illusionWhy hybrid villains often benefit from bothAddiction, avoidance, and invisibility as shared rootsObedient Critic. Control in Everyday LifeBoth hosts share personal examples of how the Obedient Critic shows up in domestic life, hosting, and expectations.Topics include:Silent rules and unspoken standardsJudgment versus communicationHumor as a bridge away from controlLearning to state needs without shame or superiorityVengeful Martyr. Boundaries and BurnoutThe conversation turns to over-giving, over-servicing, and emotional exhaustion.Key themes:How silencing needs creates resentmentWhy boundaries are emotional, not intellectualAnger as an early boundary signalBoredom as a late-stage warning signBoundaries as other people's growth edgesBoth hosts share work-related examples where firmer boundaries led to more sustainable energy and better outcomes.Invisible Destroyer (The Nothing). Spiritual Bypass and EmbodimentThis section explores how spirituality and busyness can become tools for avoidance.Key insights:Toxic positivity as emotional suppressionRegulation mistaken for constant calmBusyness as grief avoidanceActivity as bypass versus activity as embodimentThe difference between thinking emotions and feeling themKristina speaks to slowing down as a path to embodiment, while Anna highlights movement and physical activation as her gateway to emotional truth.Hero Energy. Becoming EmbodiedThe episode closes by naming the hero of the Invisible Destroyer: the Embodied.Practices discussed:Slowing down to feel rather than interpretLetting emotions unfold without reframingMoving the body to access grief, anger, and joyStaying present without transcending the human experienceSeason Reflection and ClosingThe hosts reflect on the impact of the Inner Villain work over the season and the relief of stepping out of victim and villain identities altogether.The season ends not with answers, but with better questions.And with permission to be human.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I see this pattern constantly with nonprofit leaders: staying busy, staying loyal to systems and strategies that feel familiar, and wondering why results have plateaued. Today, I break down what I call the familiarity trap,  the tendency to cling to fundraising tactics, tools, and routines not because they're effective, but because they're comfortable. I talk about how burnout often shows up as indecision, avoidance, and endless tinkering instead of forward momentum. I unpack why familiarity feels safe to the brain, how it keeps leaders stuck in low-impact work, and why decisiveness (not perfection) is the fastest way out. If you're circling the same decisions, rewriting the same content, avoiding donor outreach, or telling yourself you'll “deal with it later,” this episode will help you recognize what's actually happening and show you how to interrupt the cycle with clarity and courage.Topics:What the familiarity trap is and why it's so common in nonprofitsHow burnout shows up as indecision and avoidanceWhy “thinking about thinking” keeps leaders stuckThe neuroscience behind comfort, fear, and decision-makingWhy decisiveness beats perfection every timeHow familiar tasks drain energy without moving revenueThe cost of delaying donor outreach and key decisionsHow to choose one path and commit long enough to see resultsThe difference between being careful and being stalledFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. Live March 4th - REGISTER HEREResources: Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

Do you feel like rest has to be earned. Like you can finally slow down once everything is done.That belief is keeping many Christian women exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in constant motion. Grab Your Start with Rest Reflection Worksheet here.In this episode of Faith Fueled Living, Kristin Fitch challenges the cultural and even church driven idea that busyness equals faithfulness. You will learn why Sabbath was never meant to be a reward for productivity but a starting point for a healthy, grounded life with God.This conversation reframes rest as a gift from God, not a luxury or a weakness. Kristin walks through what Scripture actually teaches about Sabbath, why hustle culture quietly pulls us away from peace, and how choosing rest changes your spiritual life, emotional health, and daily joy.If you are tired of running on empty and wondering what slowing down could actually give you, this episode will help you see rest in a completely new way.Key TakeawaysRest is not something you earn. It is something God designed you to receive.Sabbath was created to restore your soul, not interrupt your life.Constant busyness can dull your connection with God without you noticing.Choosing rest brings clarity, peace, and deeper joy, not laziness.A regular rhythm of rest leads to a more grounded, faith filled life.Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!Ready for more Joy in your life? Grab my Joy Rising- daily journal page to expand your gratitude practice, notice joy and how God has been present in your day- download here.Ready to work with Kristin to make a shift in your life? Click here to get started.Christian rest, Biblical Sabbath, Why God calls us to rest, Faith and rest, Christian women burnout, Biblical view of rest, Sabbath for busy women, Christian work life balance, Spiritual rest in the Bible, God's design for rest, Faith based wellness, Slowing down with God, Rest as worship, Sabbath rhythm, Christian living intentionally

Most traders think more strategies mean more money.The truth? It usually just slows you down.In this episode, we break down why strategy hopping, over-optimization, and “doing the right thing” keeps traders stuck — and how focusing on one strategy gets you profitable faster through compounding.If you're working hard but going nowhere, this episode explains why.Please remember to FOLLOW the podcast before you go!Your Trading Coach - Akil

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What happens in the coaching space when the body tightens, the breath shortens, and the words become careful because something meaningful is at stake? In this episode of the podcast, we explored what it truly means to coach nervous clients and why nervousness is far more than a surface emotion. From our perspective, nervousness is both physiological and psychological, a temporary state that signals uncertainty, risk, and often the presence of something deeply important to the client. We reflected on how nervousness can show up even in highly capable, articulate, and senior leaders. It may appear as guarded language, rehearsed responses, or subtle somatic cues such as shallow breathing or tension in the shoulders. As coaches, we often sense it before it is ever named. We spoke about how nervousness can magnify automatic behaviours, pushing clients into protection strategies such as intellectualising, closing down emotionally, or striving to perform rather than authentically explore. During our conversation, we noticed how easily a coach's own nervous system can become activated in response. When this happens, there is a risk of rushing, over reassuring, or moving too quickly into goals and action. We reflected on the importance of co regulation, slowing the pace, and allowing the client to arrive fully into the session before asking for depth, vulnerability, or clarity of outcomes. We also shared personal experiences of nervousness within coaching and supervision, recognising how being seen in a new way can create an edge that feels exposing. This led us to discuss how ethical emotional coaching is not about fixing nervousness, but about staying with it, being curious about it, and allowing it to be explored as meaningful information rather than something to remove. A key theme was the power of working somatically and relationally. Grounding, noticing breath, tone of voice, and subtle shifts in the body can create safety and support nervous system regulation. We spoke about gently naming what we observe, such as changes in pace or posture, and using this as an invitation to awareness rather than an interpretation. Finally, we explored nervousness as a coaching topic in its own right. Whether a client is facing a difficult stakeholder, a career transition, or a significant conversation, nervousness can be an entry point into deeper beliefs, values, and identity. By coaching the emotion rather than bypassing it, clients can access a wider emotional range, including steadiness, empowerment, and confidence alongside their nerves. Timestamps: 00:31 Understanding what nervousness looks like in coaching 01:01 Nervousness as a physiological and psychological response 03:45 Default protection strategies and emotional regulation 05:11 How coaches can become dysregulated too 08:21 Slowing down and focusing on the relationship 10:41 Grounding and somatic approaches with nervous clients 12:34 Using gentle observations to build awareness 14:27 Coaching nervousness as the topic, not something to fix 18:12 Emotions as signals that want to move and be understood Key Lessons Learned: Nervousness signals that something meaningful and uncertain is present for the client. A coach's nervous system plays a central role in creating safety and co regulation. Slowing the pace helps clients move from performance into authenticity. Somatic awareness and grounding can support emotional regulation before cognitive exploration. Coaching the emotion itself allows deeper insight than trying to remove or bypass it. Nervousness can coexist with empowerment rather than needing to disappear. Keywords: coaching nervous clients, emotional coaching, nervous system regulation, co regulation in coaching, somatic coaching, confidence coaching, psychological safety, coaching emotions, leadership coaching, executive coaching   Links and Resources: Emotions Coaching Practitioner Training: www.igcompany.com/emotionscoaching https://igcompany.co.uk/howto

We all want to know we are accepted and loved for who we truly are.Joshua MacLeod discusses the challenge of finding purpose, shares stories of awkward obedience, and examines how God's joy provides freedom and direction. You are invited into a journey of learning to listen, slowing down, and choosing practical steps toward wholeness.Regardless of your past or doubts, you can find belonging, replace shame with acceptance, and realize that God communicates with those seeking something genuine.Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 16:11, 23:1, 25:11-14; Proverbs 9:10; Isaiah 62:3-5; Jeremiah 29:13-15; John 10:14-17, 14:15; Romans 8:12-17; 1 John 2:16Key InsightsGod's delight in you does not depend on your perfection. He calls you to relationship, not just activity.Real belonging starts by hearing God's voice for yourself, not just through others.It is normal to struggle with doubt, distraction, or thinking you are “unqualified.” God meets you there with love and not condemnation.Slowing down, turning off distractions, and honest prayer are simple, life-changing ways to grow closer to God.Obedience may feel awkward or risky.Believing God delights in you dismantles fear and shame, freeing you to live out your true identity and serve purposefully.Community grows as we confess, pray for one another, and refuse to pretend.https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/identity-over-activity Subscribe & Follow the PodcastDownload our appOur WebsiteOnline Tithes & OfferingsJoin our LivestreamGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMThursdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

Making a Scene Presents - Streaming Growth is Slowing And That's Good News for Indie Artists.For the past ten-plus years, the music industry has sold indie artists one simple dream. Get your music on streaming. Get on playlists. Get the numbers up. Then, somehow, the money will follow. A lot of artists found out the hard way that this dream has a catch. Streaming is real. Streaming is powerful. Streaming can introduce you to new listeners all over the world. But streaming, by itself, rarely builds a stable living. http://www.makingascene.org

What really happens when AI helps teams write code faster, but everything else in the delivery process starts to slow down? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined once again by returning guest and friend of the show, Martin Reynolds, Field CTO at Harness. It has been two years since we last spoke, and a lot has changed since then. Martin has relocated from London to North Carolina, gaining back hours of his working week. Still, the bigger shift has been in how AI is reshaping software delivery inside modern enterprises. Our conversation centers on what Martin calls the AI velocity paradox. Development teams are producing more code at speed, often thanks to AI coding agents, yet testing, security, governance, and release processes are struggling to keep up. The result is a growing gap between how fast software is written and how safely it can be delivered.  Martin shares research showing how this imbalance is already leading to production incidents, hidden vulnerabilities, and mounting technical debt. We also dig into why this AI-driven transition feels different from previous waves, such as cloud, mobile, or DevOps. Many of the same concerns around security, trust, and control still exist, but this time, everything is happening far faster. Martin explains why AI works best as a human amplifier, strengthening good engineering practices while exposing weak ones sooner than ever before. A significant theme in the episode is visibility. From shadow AI usage to expanding attack surfaces, Martin outlines why security teams are finding it harder to see where AI is being used and how data is flowing through systems. Rather than slowing teams down, he argues that the answer lies in embedding governance directly into delivery pipelines, making security automatic rather than an afterthought. We also explore the rise of agentic AI in testing, quality assurance, and security, where specialized agents act like virtual teammates. When well-designed, these agents help developers stay focused while improving reliability and resilience throughout the lifecycle. If you are responsible for engineering, platform, or security teams, this episode offers a grounded look at how to balance speed with responsibility in an AI-native world. As AI becomes part of every stage of software delivery, are your processes designed to safely absorb that change, or are they quietly becoming the bottleneck? Useful Links Learn More About Harness The State of AI in Engineering The State of AI Application Security EngineeringX Follow Harness on LinkedIn Connect With Martin Reynolds Thanks to our sponsors, Alcor, for supporting the show.

Have you ever wondered why childhood summers felt endless, yet now the seasons seem to disappear in the blink of an eye? Do you catch yourself saying, “It's Christmas already? It feels like we just put the decorations away!” If so, you're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. David Friedman uncovers the fascinating neuroscience behind why time seems to speed up as we age—and what you can do to slow it down. Imagine reclaiming those slow, magical days when every moment felt fresh and unforgettable. Dr. Friedman shares relatable stories, timeless wisdom, and a simple, science-backed technique proven to help you create richer memories, feel more present, and actually stretch out the time you have. If you're ready to stop life from passing you by and make this your most vibrant, fulfilling year ever, don't miss this episode! To learn more visit DrDavidFriedman.com Follow him on social media: FACEBOOK: http://Facebook.com/DrDavidFriedman INSTAGRAM:http://Instagram.com/DrDFriedman X: https://x.com/drdavidfriedman

In this episode of Mini Miracles From Minor Moments, I spend time reflecting on curiosity, attention, and the quiet meaning hidden in ordinary days. As we grow older, it can feel easy to rush through routines, conversations, and responsibilities without noticing what they offer us. I share personal stories that gently invite us to slow our pace and stay open to questions, wonder, and prayer. These small pauses often help us see that even brief moments can guide us forward with peace and clarity. Curiosity, Routine, and Attention Curiosity keeps the mind awake at any stage of life, yet many of us stop asking questions once we believe we already know enough. I talk about how daily tasks like laundry, walking the dog, or sharing a short conversation can regain meaning when we give them our full attention. Ordinary work carries dignity when we allow ourselves to notice it instead of rushing past it. Slowing down gives space for reflection, gratitude, and deeper awareness of what truly matters. Temporary Moments That Shape a Life So much of life is temporary, from holding a baby to managing responsibility for someone we love. I reflect on caregiving, memory, and the importance of honoring each season without clinging too tightly to it. Looking back through old journals and keepsakes reminds me how past hopes still speak to the present. These reflections invite us to value what we have now, reconnect with unfinished dreams, and stay present with the people and moments placed before us. Episode Highlights Curiosity as a lifelong skill that keeps the mind engaged Finding dignity and meaning in everyday chores and routines Slowing down to notice what brings peace and clarity The value of small conversations and human connection Reflections on caregiving, responsibility, and temporary roles Revisiting journals and saved memories for renewed insight If today's reflection speaks to you, I invite you to reach out, share your thoughts, or connect with our ongoing community offerings.  #MiniMiraclesFromMinorMoments, #LindaGulloPodcast, #FindingMeaning, #LifeTransitions, #EmotionalWellness, #Clarity, #AgingGracefully

In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down how the pressure to perform online is weakening messages, draining creativity, and eroding authority. She explains the difference between performing for attention and leading with conviction, and why content has shifted from expression to output for so many entrepreneurs and creators. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who feels visible but disconnected from their voice and ready to reclaim clarity, confidence, and leadership in their messaging. Topics Covered How visibility turned into performance The difference between performing and leading online Why chasing engagement dilutes your message Content as output versus content as expression How performance erodes authority and trust Why leadership content feels calmer and more grounded How to reclaim your voice and message Building visibility rooted in conviction, not pressure Key Takeaways Performance-driven content leads to burnout and confusion Leadership content is anchored in clarity and conviction Authority comes from consistency of perspective, not volume Slowing down sharpens your message The right audience connects through resonance, not performance Who This Episode Is For Entrepreneurs feeling drained by content creation Creators who feel disconnected from their message Professionals building thought leadership Business owners tired of chasing trends Anyone ready to shift from performance to leadership If you want support building visibility rooted in clarity and leadership, explore joining the Collective for ongoing proximity, strategy, and community. Follow Social Media Decoded for daily conversations on visibility, marketing, and message clarity. About the Host Michelle Thames is a marketing strategist, podcast host, speaker, and community builder with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and professionals build sustainable visibility and authority without burnout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of More Than Photos, Brad & Jen sit down with UK-based wedding photographer Daniel Knight Harris for a wide-ranging conversation on creative longevity, intentional business decisions, and building a career that supports real life. Drawing from his background in music and commercial photography, Daniel shares why weddings offer a rare gift of creative freedom and how slowing down, setting boundaries, and protecting energy have reshaped both his work and his family life.Key TakeawaysCreative-first decisions lead to healthier, longer careersSlowing processes can increase meaning and clarity for clientsProtecting energy matters as much as protecting incomeTools that require more intention can reconnect you to the craftLinksDaniel Knight Harris: https://www.danielknightharris.com/Daniel Knight Harris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielknightharris Learn More about Brad & Jen:Brad and Jen Website: learn.bradandjen.comPurpose and Profit Course: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course Chapters(00:00) Introduction & Daniel's path into photography(04:30) From music and commercial work to weddings(10:15) Creative freedom in weddings vs. commercial spaces(15:40) Energy, boundaries, and avoiding burnout(20:10) Redefining what “thriving” actually means(26:00) Slowing down workflows and client expectations(32:30) Why giving less can strengthen the final product(38:45) Tools, film, and reengaging with the craft(45:10) Family rhythms, life rules, and work weeks(51:30) Saying no, trusting the process, and creative confidence(58:30) What success looks like in this season of lifeKeywordscreative longevity, wedding photography, slow photography, creative burnout, sustainable business, film photography, client experience, creative boundaries, photography podcast, More Than Photos, Daniel Knight Harris

Brian Geltzeiler joined DJ & PK to talk about the NBA Trade Deadline and what the Utah Jazz may consider doing. 

I get my blood work done every 90 days and I swear it's the ultimate tip for health in the short term and in the long term and just feeling your best on he daily. So, today I'm going to try to convince you to do the same. Because there is a huge difference between being "not sick" and being truly healthy and if you aren't getting your bloodwork done at least once a year, you really don't know what's going on. Most people only get blood work done when something is wrong. When they feel bad. When they are exhausted. When a symptom won't go away. When a doctor orders it because something already happened. Instead of doing it reactively, we are talking about doing it proactively. How can you know what your body needs? What supplements or adjustments to your lifestyle… it's almost impossible without bloodwork. It tells you how your hormones are functioning. How inflamed your body is. How well you are absorbing nutrients. How your cholesterol is trending. How stressed your nervous system is. How your metabolism is working. How your immune system is functioning. Today's episode is about why doing blood work every 90 days can completely change your relationship with your health, how the top longevity experts think about tracking biomarkers, how it helps you personalize supplements and lifestyle instead of guessing, and how it allows you to catch problems early before they become a real problem.  Let's go! Your blood work is your internal dashboard. It's crazy that most people are driving their body blind!! I do full blood work every 90 days and I swear by it.  I'm going to break it all down today. Every 90 days I sit down with my functional medicine doctor, Dr. Singler, and we go through everything. We look at what's trending up. What's trending down. What needs support. What needs to be addressed. We adjust supplements. We talk about lifestyle changes. We sometimes talk about peptides. We look at stress markers like cortisol. We look at hormones. We look at inflammation. We look at cholesterol. We look at nutrient deficiencies. It's not just "do you have a disease." It's "what is your body asking for." And that quarterly check-in has become one of the most powerful forms of self-care I do. Today's episode is about why doing blood work every 90 days can completely change your relationship with your health, how the top longevity experts think about tracking biomarkers, how it helps you personalize supplements and lifestyle instead of guessing, and how it allows you to catch problems early before they become diagnoses. Because knowledge is power. And when it comes to your health, awareness is leverage. ***Why the Best Health and Longevity Experts Obsess Over Biomarkers When you listen to people like Peter Attia, Andrew Huberman, and leaders in longevity medicine, one theme is constant. You can't manage what you don't measure. They talk constantly about biomarkers. Blood markers. Hormones. Cholesterol. Glucose. Inflammation. Nutrients. Stress markers. Not because numbers are the goal. Because trends tell the truth. You don't need to wait until something is "out of range" to take action. You can see patterns forming. You can see directions your health is moving. You can intervene early. Longevity is not built by reacting to disease. Longevity is built by managing risk decades before disease shows up. Blood work lets you see inside the body instead of guessing from the outside. Energy, mood, sleep, weight, anxiety, motivation, focus, hormones, immune function… all of it leaves fingerprints in your labs. *** Why Every 90 Days Is a Sweet Spot Doing blood work every 90 days creates a rhythm. It's long enough for meaningful changes to occur. It's short enough to catch problems early. It's frequent enough to personalize your approach. This cadence allows you to: • See how supplements are actually working • Know if lifestyle changes are helping • Track hormones as they shift • Monitor cholesterol trends • Watch inflammation markers • Identify deficiencies before symptoms • See how stress is impacting your body It turns health into an ongoing relationship instead of a once-a-year appointment. Rather than living on autopilot, it becomes a quarterly check-in. "How is my body actually doing?" "What does it need right now?" "What needs to change?" ***The Power of Baselines One of the most underrated benefits of regular blood work is baselines. When you know what your normal looks like, everything changes. If something shifts, you see it faster. If you get sick, you have something to compare to. If symptoms show up, you're not starting from zero. Your baseline becomes your personal health fingerprint. This is especially powerful with hormones, thyroid, cholesterol, inflammatory markers, glucose, and nutrient levels. Medicine is often built around population averages. But health is personal. Your optimal range is not always the same as "normal." Blood work every 90 days teaches you your body. ***Personalization Instead of Guessing Most people take supplements blindly. They try what's trending. What a friend is taking. What TikTok says. What an ad promises. Blood work removes guessing. You stop throwing things at your body and hoping. You start making informed decisions. When I review labs with my doctor, we are not just looking for problems. We are optimizing. We adjust supplements based on what my body is actually showing. We talk about hormones. We talk about stress. We talk about sleep. We talk about hydration. We talk about inflammation. We talk about recovery. If cortisol is elevated, the conversation shifts to lifestyle, nervous system, sleep, slowing down, hydration, sauna, recovery. If something is low, we talk about absorption, nutrition, and targeted support. It becomes a dialogue with your body instead of a guessing game. ***Emotional Health Lives in the Labs Too This is not just physical. Your labs often reflect your emotional and mental load. Stress hormones. Inflammation. Blood sugar instability. Nutrient depletion. Your body keeps the receipts. Blood work gives you objective data to support lifestyle changes. Sometimes the answer is not another supplement. Sometimes it's rest. Sleep. Boundaries. Sunlight. Movement. Slowing down. It's incredibly empowering to see that connection clearly. It turns self-care into strategy, not indulgence. ***How I Do It and How You Could Do It The way I do it is higher touch and more expensive. I use a mobile blood draw that comes to my house. Then I schedule a long call with my functional medicine doctor to go through everything. We take our time. We look at the full picture. We build a plan. But you do not have to do it that way. You can ask your doctor to order labs. You can go to a clinic and make an appointment so you're not waiting forever. You can get a basic panel and build from there. You can even upload your results into ChatGPT and use it as an educational tool to help you understand what the markers mean and what questions to ask your doctor. This doesn't have to be complicated. It just has to be consistent. ***Why This Is One of the Best Investments You Can Make We spend money on convenience. On clothes. On food. On homes. On trips. On businesses. But nothing affects the quality of your life more than the quality of your health. Energy. Mood. Confidence. Focus. Longevity. Relationships. Joy. Blood work every 90 days is not an expense. It is intelligence. It is prevention. It is personalization. It is early detection. It is self-leadership. It is saying, "I care about how long I live and how well I live." ***Most people wait for symptoms to tell them something is wrong. But by the time symptoms show up, your body has usually been whispering for a long time. Blood work lets you hear the whispers. It lets you see trends before problems. Adjust before crashes. Support before burnout. Correct before disease. For me, doing blood work every 90 days has become a quarterly health check-in with myself. How am I really doing? What does my body need? What needs to change? What needs support? It keeps me connected to my health instead of disconnected from it. And I truly believe this is one of the most powerful forms of preventative self-care anyone can adopt. So if you take anything from this episode, let it be this. Don't wait for something to go wrong.  Start tracking your health while things are going right. There's nothing more important or worth spending your time and money on!

Seth and Sean discuss the NFL coaching carousel slowing down as the Raiders have hired Klint Kubiak and the Cardinals have hired Mike LaFleur, and their thoughts on the hires this cycle.

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM  A focused conversation on why AI agents will define 2026, how governance must evolve, and the practical skills business and tech professionals need to stay relevant. The episode explores the shift from Power Platform governance to AI‑first governance, the rise of agent orchestration, and the critical importance of data security, testing, and prompt engineering. Listeners gain clear guidance on adapting their roles, scaling responsibly, and preparing for an agent‑driven future. 

Episode #098.Perfectionism feels like professionalism - until you realize it's the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, I unpack how “high standards” quietly fuel imposter syndrome and what actually builds confidence as a makeup artist.Want more help with understanding imposter syndrome in the makeup world? Grab my course and tackle it once and for all.Loved this episode? Let's stay connected!✨ Need a makeup Refresher or Starter Course all about movie makeup?! Start Movie Makeup 101 today - the best FREE makeup course around.✨ Grab your free guide: The Makeup Essentials Checklist - the ultimate resource to help you master the overwhelming world of makeup kit stocking and maintenance.✨ Join my insider list The Blend: Sign up here to get exclusive tips, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to my FREE movie makeup course.✨ Follow me on Instagram: @themakeuprefinery for daily tips, tutorials, and a peek into my world.✨ Leave a review: Leave your review here to share your thoughts and help more listeners discover the show!✨ Explore more: Visit my website for all the resources, guides, and updates you need.

Migration plays a bigger role in housing than most people realize — and the latest data shows the market entering a new phase. In this episode of The RE Source, we break down newly released domestic migration data and explain how changing movement patterns are cooling demand, reshaping inventory, and recalibrating expectations across housing markets. We also explore what this shift means for Realtors and lenders as the cycle continues to normalize. If you want to understand how population movement quietly influences housing trends — and how to position yourself as markets adjust — this episode provides the context you need. ⭐ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ⭐ Get the hottest and most up-to-date info in the Real Estate and lending industry! click the link to subscribe today ➡️ https://theREsource.tv/?utm_source=ytd 

The survival rate of brands at $1 is brutal enough. And at $10M, even more hit a wall or die. But the real problem that survivors face as they scale into eigth figures is stagnation. The grand delusion is that adding more and more retail accounts will keep the brand growing. But this is an illusion whose fragility exposes itself once deceleration begins and doesn't reverse with new accounts. Growing past $100M and deep into the nine figures is NOT a sales game. It is a marketer's game. But most brands need to change one thing. Have a listen and take notes. This is not material in my book.Your Host: Dr. James F. Richardson of Premium Growth Solutions, LLC www.premiumgrowthsolutions.com Please send feedback on this or other episodes to: admin@premiumgrowthsolutions.com

Today, I'm sitting down with Dr. Gus Vickery, a good friend and one of my favorite collaborators when it comes to cutting-edge insights in personalized health and longevity. In this episode, I put myself under the microscope as we walk through my own metabolomics testing after a period of heavy travel, stress, and—yes—a break from my usual supplement routine. If you've ever wondered whether skipping your foundational health habits "just for a little while" really matters, you're about to find out. If you are a clinician and would like to offer the Aristotle test to your patients please use this link to learn more about the Theriome test: https://therio.me/products/full-report-consult If you are a patient and would like to run the Theriome Aristotle test and get a full interpretation and protocol based on your results from Dr Vickery & his team please use this link: https://authentichealth.com/precision-health-evaluation/   Episode Timestamps: Introduction to Longevity Podcast and episode overview ... 00:00:00 Metabolomics and interpreting health data – practitioner guidance needed ... 00:05:05 Combining metabolomics, gut, and blood data for whole-system insights ... 00:06:02 Nutrient depletion and oxidative stress: critical findings ... 00:18:57 Supplementation essentials for aging well ... 00:27:05 Metabolomics comparison by age group and optimization goals ... 00:29:03 Stacking interventions: why less is more with diagnostics ... 00:31:05 Functional health markers and the value of context ... 00:34:47 Sympathetic dominance, mindset, and impact on longevity ... 00:35:26 Restoring nervous system balance – inner work and tech tools ... 00:42:38 Toxins, heavy metals, and practical detox strategies ... 00:49:11 Clean environment, resiliency, and realistic lifestyle shifts ... 00:55:29 Key nutrient deficiencies revealed by metabolomics ... 01:09:15 Genetic and metabolomic tests: what's actionable? ... 01:15:07 Hope for the future: human resilience and expanding technology ... 01:22:24 Weekly actionable: walk outside for mitochondria and stress relief ... 01:26:55   Our Amazing Sponsors: Cozy Earth – Thoughtfully designed bedding and bath essentials that turn your home into a calm, elevated retreat and actually hold up wash after wash. Give your space a reset at cozyearth.com with code LONGEVITY for up to 20% off, and don't forget to mention this podcast in the post-purchase survey.   Nature's Marvels Bioregulators - provide gentle, organ-specific support — and the Liver Bioregulator is a favorite this season for supporting detox pathways and metabolic flow. Head to profound-health.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off your first order. Blue Peptide Spray from Young Goose brings the message back loud and clear. With NAD+ APEX to refuel energy, methylene blue to recharge your mitochondria, and GHK-Cu to tell your skin, "Hey, start making that collagen again!" It's longevity science, not cosmetic hype. Visit YoungGoose.com—use code NAT10 to get started, or 5NAT if you're an existing customer.   Nat's Links:  YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter  Instagram  Facebook Group

Self-care isn't a luxury — it's your foundation. Today, we explore why self-care can feel so uncomfortable (especially for those of us used to being the strong one), and how to start building your tolerance for pleasure, rest, and receiving. These are the same micro-practices that have transformed my relationship with myself and my energy over time. Here are the truths I keep learning again and again:

Show NotesKeywords: emotions, emotional management, self-control, Holy Spirit, discernment, wisdom, spiritual growth, awareness, reactions, responsesSummary: In this conversation, Ms. G discusses the importance of understanding and managing emotions. She emphasizes that emotions are not the enemy but should not lead our lives. Ms. G highlights the need for awareness and discernment in emotional responses, encouraging listeners to pause and invite the Holy Spirit into their emotional lives for guidance. She shares insights on the significance of processing emotions with God and the importance of responding wisely rather than reacting impulsively.TakeawaysEmotions help us process life and connect with others.Emotions should not lead our lives; we must manage them.Awareness is the first step in managing emotions.Healthy emotional management involves processing emotions with God.The Holy Spirit provides discernment in emotional moments.Slowing down allows God to work in us before we act.Growth in emotional maturity takes time and practice.It's important to check if emotions or the Holy Spirit are guiding us.Emotions are temporary, but decisions have long-term consequences.Every situation does not require a reaction."Emotions are not the enemy.""Managing emotions starts with awareness.""Feel deeply but respond wisely."Chapters 00:00 Understanding Emotions: The Foundation02:58 Managing Emotions: The Role of Awareness and Discernment06:16 The Importance of Pausing: Wisdom in Emotional Responses09:09 Inviting the Holy Spirit: Guidance in Emotional Management10:17 lifestyle-transition-low.wav

In today's Daily Shift, we explore the pressure to move, decide, and respond before clarity has fully formed. Many people learn to rush themselves in order to meet expectations or relieve discomfort — but clarity often arrives through pause, not urgency. This episode offers reassurance that waiting is not a failure. Giving yourself time allows your nervous system to process, integrate, and offer insight when it feels safe enough to do so. In this episode, we explore: Why clarity doesn't always arrive immediately How rushing can override self-trust The role of safety in decision-making Why waiting can be an act of self-respect A gentle reminder from today's shift: You can trust your timing You don't need to force certainty Slowing down supports clarity

Perfectionism can look like "high standards," but in real life it often turns into burnout, bottlenecks, and teams that overthink everything. In this episode, Brandon Laws sits down with Jason F. McClennan, author of The Magic of Imperfection, to unpack his three-quarter baked philosophy: a practical way to ship smarter, get better feedback, and unlock innovation without lowering the bar. Jason breaks down the difference between quarter-baked, half-baked, three-quarter baked, and the illusion of "fully baked." They also dig into how leaders can build cultures where failure is treated as valuable data, how to use feedback without taking it personally, why deadlines must be owned, and how teams can avoid mission drift before they waste months heading in the wrong direction. If your team is stuck polishing the last 10% while everything else suffers, this conversation will help. Key timestamps 00:00 Intro and why "imperfection" is a leadership advantage 01:00 The three-quarter baked idea and why perfectionists struggle with it 02:40 How perfectionism fuels burnout and steals time from real work 04:30 Quarter-baked vs half-baked vs three-quarter baked (and why the timing matters) 06:45 The Buckminster Fuller dome story: reframing failure as a data point 08:55 How leaders reward learning, not just outcomes 09:45 The "crit" method: separating ego from work so feedback actually helps 12:00 The significance meter: calibrating effort so everything is not treated like heart surgery 14:00 "If you accept the task, you own the deadline" and why that changes everything 15:30 Momentum surfing: when to push, when to pause, and why grinding backfires 18:30 Process turning into bureaucracy: how to spot when the system is blocking the outcome 20:10 End-game thinking and mission drift: the two boats metaphor for team alignment 22:30 How to bring a team along when perfection is the default culture 23:40 Becoming a "trim tab": how individual contributors can shift big organizations 25:20 Bird-dogging vs micromanaging: checking in as a sign of care and performance 27:15 Communication hierarchy in hybrid work: reducing noise, increasing clarity 29:00 Building an inner compass: trial, error, and learning without shame 30:00 Final thoughts and where to find Jason's work A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders. About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: Learn more https://www.xeniumhr.com/ Connect with Brandon Laws: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawsbrandon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lawsbrandon About https://xeniumhr.com/about-xenium/meet-the-team/brandon-laws Connect with Xenium HR: Website https://xeniumhr.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/xenium-hr Facebook https://www.facebook.com/XeniumHR Twitter https://twitter.com/XeniumHR Instagram https://www.instagram.com/xeniumhr YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/XeniumHR

Did you know that gaslighting doesn't only happen in romantic relationships, but can show up in families, friendships, workplaces, spiritual spaces, and even inside your own mind long after the other person is gone?In this episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau talks honestly about gaslighting, not as a buzzword, but as something that slowly teaches you to doubt yourself. Your memory. Your feelings. Your intuition. Drawing from her own experience and the work she's done with clients, Susan explains how gaslighting can leave you disconnected from your body, unsure of your truth, and constantly questioning whether you were right or wrong.She shares why the impact of gaslighting often continues long after the relationship or situation has ended, and why that ongoing self-doubt isn't a flaw. It's a survival response. Susan also talks about what healing really looks like, and it's not dramatic or confrontational. It's quiet and reparative. Learning to believe in yourself again. Reducing contact with invalidating energy. Setting clearer boundaries. Letting yourself rest, pause, and be silent without guilt.This episode is a gentle reminder that if you were gaslit, you were not weak. You were trusting, open, and human. Healing begins when you stop looking to others for closure and start choosing yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.In This Episode:[00:00] Introduction [01:30] Gaslighting beyond romantic relationships[02:46] Defining gaslighting and its effects[04:02] Common phrases and accountability avoidance[05:22] Impact on intuition and self-trust[06:44] Personal experience and disconnection[08:57] Overriding intuition and survival response[10:10] Self-abandonment and explaining pain[11:12] Avoiding invalidating people and relearning self-care[12:18] Reparative self-care and trusting yourself[13:33] Physical responses and recognizing gaslighting[14:37] Slowing down and silence without guilt[15:49] Setting boundaries and reducing exposure[17:46] Distance as protection, not punishment[18:42] Self-love as loyalty and choosing peace[19:47] Why people stay and the role of hope[22:02] Healing feels quieter and rooted[23:13] Freedom from needing admission[24:34] The loop: replaying conversations[25:33] Closure comes from within[26:40] Breaking the loop and nervous system repair[27:47] Longer gaps and present-moment healing[28:53] Self-love means releasing the need for clarity[29:30] Conclusion Notable Quotes[03:26] “You stop asking, ‘Is this okay?' And start asking, ‘Am I okay for feeling this?'”[04:58] “Most gaslighting comes from people who cannot tolerate accountability.”[08:45] “Gaslighting separates you from your inner knowing.”[11:22] “You weren't too much. You were too aware for someone who needed control.”[12:09] “Self-care isn't a bubble bath. It's relearning how to listen to yourself without apology.”[13:24] “Your experience is valid because you lived it.”[19:15] “I choose peace over being right.”[21:18] “Staying doesn't mean you were weak. It means you were human.”[21:39] “Leaving is not a failure. It's wisdom arriving.”[25:53] “The same person who distorted your reality cannot be the one who restores it.”[27:47] “Some chapters do not end with understanding. They end with self-respect.”[28:42] “My peace does not require permission.”Susan GrauSusan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.Resources and LinksInfinite Life, Infinite Wisdom Podcast Infinite Life, Infinite WisdomSusan GrauWebsiteOrder FacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokMentionedInfinite Life, Infinite Lessons Wisdom from the Spirit World on Living, Dying, and the In-Between by Susan GrauSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Show NotesKeywords: discernment, decision-making, trust, wisdom, clarity, pressure, faith, guidance, spiritual growth, prayerSummary - In this episode, Ms. G emphasizes the significance of discernment in decision-making. She discusses how discernment goes beyond making good choices, highlighting its role in recognizing what is truly right versus what merely feels right. Ms. G addresses the pressures that can cloud our judgment and the importance of slowing down to seek clarity through prayer and reflection. She encourages listeners to trust in God during their decision-making processes, emphasizing that discernment requires honesty and patience.TakeawaysDiscernment is essential for making life-shaping decisions.Not everything that feels right is aligned with God's will.Pressure can hinder our ability to discern wisely.Slowing down allows for spiritual clarity and reflection.Prayer is a vital tool for seeking wisdom in decisions.Honesty with ourselves is crucial in the discernment process.Trusting God means choosing faith over fear.Timing is key in decision-making; waiting can be preparation.Staying connected to God sharpens our discernment.Choosing clarity, wisdom, and faith leads to peace in decision-making.The Power of Discernment in Decision-MakingNavigating Life's Choices with Clarity"Slowing down is spiritual.""Waiting isn't wasting time.""Move with wisdom and trust God."

What if the real reason your metabolism is struggling has nothing to do with food, but with hidden energy blockages, unresolved infections, and the frequency of your environment? In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Christopher Motley to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine and frequency medicine work together to uncover root causes of metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Motley explains how the body functions as an electrical grid made up of meridians, fascia, and biofields, and how disruptions in that system can affect organs, hormones, detox pathways, and energy production. Using Ben's own real-life experience with mold exposure, back pain, and drop foot, this conversation walks through how spinal patterns can reveal stressed organs, how infections like mold, yeast, and parasites may linger beneath the surface, and why gut health, kidney function, and adrenal fatigue are often deeply connected to metabolism. They also explore the emotional and environmental side of healing, including how unresolved stress, fear, control patterns, and even the people around you can influence your biofield, hormone output, and long-term health. If you want a deeper understanding of metabolism that goes far beyond calories and macros, this episode opens an entirely different lens. Key Topics Covered How Traditional Chinese Medicine views the body as an electrical grid of meridians and energy pathways What the biofield is and how frequency medicine is used as an investigative tool How spinal misalignments may point to stressed organs and metabolic dysfunction Identifying hidden infections including mold, yeast, candida, parasites, and bacteria Ben's experience with mold exposure, back pain, drop foot, and gut symptoms The connection between kidneys, adrenals, colon health, and energy levels Why emotions like fear, frustration, control, and unresolved tears are discussed in metabolic healing How environment and proximity to others can influence your energy and physiology The role of thoughts, beliefs, and mindset in shaping hormonal and nervous system responses Why healing often requires addressing structure, chemistry, emotions, and energy together Links & Resources Dr. Christopher Motley: https://www.doctormotley.com/Ancient Health Podcast: https://www.doctormotley.com/podcast Follow Ben Azadi

In this episode of the Got HER Back Podcast, Meg and Carrie get real about green flags, healthy love, and what happens when you stop confusing peace for boredom.   From navigating skepticism after toxic relationships to learning how to trust consistency, safety, and emotional availability, this conversation explores why green flags can feel unfamiliar when you've lived in chaos for too long.   If you're relearning what healthy relationships look like, overcoming relationship trauma, or questioning whether calm love is real love, this episode is your reminder that green flags aren't boring — they're healing.   You've got her back. And we've got yours.   Chapters: 00:00:00 Why green flags are hard to believe after toxic relationships  00:01:00 Style check and catching up on life and work trips  00:02:00 Easygoing partners and compatibility in relationships  00:03:15 Why skepticism blocks us from seeing green flags  00:04:20 The 90-day probation period and Think Like a Man  00:06:10 Slowing down dating and building real connection  00:07:20 Waiting for the other shoe to drop in healthy love  00:09:00 Actions over words and watching behavior patterns  00:10:30 Accepting that nobody is perfect in relationships  00:12:15 Identifying top green flags in a healthy partner  00:13:40 Feeling safe, wanted, and emotionally regulated  00:16:00 Green flags in parenting and blended families  00:18:00 Why chaos feels familiar and calm can feel boring  00:19:30 Shifting your mindset to look for the good  00:21:00 Dating apps, modern dating, and human connection  00:23:00 Red car syndrome and focusing on green flags  00:24:30 Final thoughts on love, growth, and healing  

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What if slowing down isn't a setback — but a signal? In this episode of Social Media Decoded, marketing strategist and community builder Michelle Thames shares a real-time reflection after hosting her Elevate & Align retreat, where she unexpectedly lost her voice and was forced to pause, reschedule brand deals, and listen to what her body was communicating. This short but powerful episode explores the connection between visibility, leadership, alignment, and sustainability, especially for entrepreneurs who feel pressure to constantly show up online. If you've been feeling stretched thin, burned out, or disconnected from your visibility, this conversation will help you reframe momentum and lead with clarity instead of hustle. Topics Covered in This Episode What it means when your body forces you to slow down How alignment shows up physically, not just mentally The relationship between sustainable visibility and leadership Why constant output doesn't equal long-term success How slowing down can create clearer direction and momentum Who Should Listen Entrepreneurs navigating burnout or exhaustion Creators struggling with consistency and visibility Business owners leading teams, brands, or communities Anyone feeling pressure to “do more” to stay relevant Key Insight Sustainable visibility isn't about pushing harder — it's about listening sooner.Slowing down can be the most strategic leadership move you make. About the Podcast Social Media Decoded breaks down what actually works in social media, branding, visibility, and community-led growth — without burnout culture or empty marketing trends. Hosted by marketing strategist Michelle Thames, the show covers leadership, digital marketing strategy, visibility, content, and building brands that last. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs permission to slow down and lead differently. Check out the collective: https://michellethames.com/elevate-and-empower-collective Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode, Karyne Tinord reflects on her journey and the intentional changes she is making in her podcasting approach for 2026, the Year of the Horse. She emphasizes the importance of endurance over urgency, drawing parallels between horse care and the art of braiding. By focusing on comfort and awareness, she aims to create a more meaningful experience for her clients and students. Karyne shares her decision to slow down and prioritize education over hands-on braiding, highlighting the significance of setting boundaries and managing time effectively to avoid burnout.Throughout the conversation, she encourages listeners to consider your own intentions for the year, inviting you to reflect on what you truly want to achieve. Karyne's insights on creativity, discipline, and the importance of self-care resonate deeply, as she emphasizes that slowing down can lead to greater creativity and fulfillment. As she embarks on this new chapter, she invites her audience to join her in prioritizing what truly matters in their lives.Key Takeaways:Endurance over urgency is key.Strength doesn't have to be forceful.Movement with awareness is essential.Setting boundaries helps prevent burnout.Slowing down can enhance creativity.Sound Bites:"Endurance over urgency is all that matters.""We don't know when to slow down.""Being intentional protects your creativity."Chapters 00:00Introduction: A New Approach for 202601:31The Connection Between Horse Care and Braiding04:34Lessons from the Year of the Horse08:35Transitioning from Braiding to Education10:26The Importance of Setting Boundaries13:58Finding Freedom in Intentional Living16:07Introducing Bless Well: A Wellness Initiative17:17Reflection and Homework for Listeners

In this episode of the Acting Business Bootcamp Podcast, I sit down with James Robbins to talk about listening to your inner voice, building resilience, and what happens when you stop ignoring the signals that something needs to change. James shares stories from his life as a climber and leadership coach, including what he's learned from climbing mountains, facing fear, and doing hard things repeatedly. We talk about burnout, discernment, anxiety, and how these lessons apply directly to actors navigating uncertainty in their careers. This episode is about courage, self-trust, and staying engaged in your acting career even when the path forward feels uncomfortable or unclear. About James James Robbins is an international keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and author of Nine Minutes on Monday and The Call to Climb. He helps people uncover purpose, build resilience, and lead with clarity and heart. His work has inspired leaders and teams around the world, blending storytelling with practical strategies for growth. Don't Ignore Your Appointment With Your Soul James shared a phrase in this conversation that stayed with me: most of us ignore our appointment with our soul. He talked about how this often shows up when everything looks fine on the outside, but internally something feels off. You might have stability, validation, or a life that makes sense to other people, yet still feel restless or disengaged. Ignoring that inner voice does not make it disappear. Over time, it usually leads to exhaustion or burnout. That deadness is often the signal, not the problem. Doing Hard Things Repeatedly Makes You Wiser A major theme of this episode is the value of doing hard things on purpose. James described climbing at high altitude and how mountains wear you down mentally before they wear you down physically. Your mind wants to quit long before your body actually needs to. The more experience you have doing hard things, the better your judgment becomes. You develop discernment. You learn when to keep going and when turning back is actually the wiser choice. This applies directly to acting. Staying in the work long enough builds perspective. You stop reacting to fear and start responding from experience. The Mind Quits Before the Body One of the most powerful lessons James shared is that the mind gives up before the body does. On the mountain, this is obvious. In acting careers, it's quieter. It shows up as procrastination, self-doubt, or the story that nothing is happening. Learning to recognize when fear is mental rather than physical allows you to keep moving forward without forcing yourself into burnout. Creating Your Own Weather James talked about the idea of creating your own weather, choosing an elevated emotional state instead of reacting to circumstances. Rather than letting fear, stress, or frustration dictate your day, you learn to orient toward peace, purpose, confidence, and clarity. That internal state changes how you make decisions and how you show up to your work. For actors, this means grounding yourself internally before auditions, self-tapes, and long stretches of waiting. Facing What You Really Want A recurring theme in this episode is how difficult it is for people to answer the question, what do you really want? Often, it's not confusion. It's fear. Wanting something fully means risking judgment, failure, or change. Ignoring that question keeps you stuck in noise. Slowing down enough to listen gives you direction. James Robbins and Call to Climb James's experiences inspired his book Call to Climb, a fable about answering the deeper call in your life when you've been avoiding it. We've included links in the show notes if you want to learn more about his work or pick up a copy of the book. Time Management and Alignment This episode connects closely with the work I do in my time management workshop. We talk about how burnout often comes from misalignment. When your days don't reflect what you actually want, frustration builds.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Monisha Bhanote to explore a kind of noise we often ignore. The quiet signals our body sends long before something breaks. Headaches we normalize, fatigue we push through, gut issues we brush off and sleep we sacrifice because life feels busy. Monisha reminds us that these are not inconveniences. They are communication.Dr. Monisha Bhanote is a board certified physician, integrative lifestyle medicine expert, culinary medicine specialist, researcher and founder of the Wellkula Institute. Her work bridges science and self awareness, helping people understand how daily choices shape health at the most fundamental level, our cells. In this conversation, she invites us to treat our bodies with the same care we give our phones, charging them intentionally rather than waiting for complete shutdown.We talk about why so many people feel depleted, inflamed or not quite themselves and why the answer is rarely found in another supplement or quick fix. Instead, it lives in the intelligence of the gut, the quality of our food, our sleep, our stress and the pace at which we live. We explore why being overfed and undernourished is one of the great contradictions of modern life and how prevention begins long before symptoms arrive.This episode is also deeply personal for me. I share parts of my own journey through burnout, fatigue and a recent cancer diagnosis, and why listening earlier might have changed everything. At its heart, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, tune in nd reconnect with the wisdom your body has been trying to share with you all along.If you've been feeling tired, off or disconnected from your health, this episode will meet you right where you are.Inside this podcast:- Why symptoms are signals, not normal- How the body whispers before it needs to shout- Why cellular health is the foundation of wellbeing- The role of gut health, food, sleep and lifestyle in prevention- How listening earlier can change the course of your healthConnect with Dr. Monisha:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3L1m3ak LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/3LuKMnvWebsite → https://www.drbhanote.com/ Connect with Steve:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj Episode Highlights00:00:00 - Episode Start00:02:00 - The noise inside the body we learn to ignore00:03:40 - Why the body whispers before it shouts00:05:20 - Treating your body like your phone battery00:08:30 - Overfed, undernourished, and chronically depleted00:12:00 - Why people are always tired at a cellular level00:14:30 - Blood tests, ranges, and what gets missed00:18:20 - Gut health as the foundation of disease and healing00:21:30 - How many plants are you really eating00:26:00 - Slowing down meals and the European relationship with food00:30:00 - Sleep as a non negotiable health pillar00:32:30 - Diet myths, confirmation bias and health trends00:36:00 - Protein fears and plant based nutrition00:37:20 - My personal journey through burnout and diagnosis00:41:00 - Awareness, early signals, and missed prevention00:46:00 - Screening, testing, and why people avoid them00:49:30 - Longevity versus quality of life00:53:30 - Hope, purpose, and what drives healing00:56:50 - Key messages for taking ownership of your health00:58:30 - Building a health team, not relying on one voice01:01:00 - Prevention over intervention and closing reflectionsABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

In the second part of the "My Job Depends on Ag" series, this sermon addresses the often-dreaded spiritual discipline of waiting. We frequently try to avoid praying for patience to dodge trials, but trials are inevitable. The question isn't if we will wait, but how. Using James' analogy of the farmer, we see that waiting is not passive; it is an active, expectant dependence on God for a harvest we cannot control.Scripture ReferencesJames 5:7-11: "Be patient then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits... patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains."Psalm 27:14: "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."Isaiah 40:31: "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength..."2 Timothy 2:3-6: Paul uses the soldier, athlete, and the hard-working farmer as examples of perseverance.1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient... love always perseveres."Mark 4:26-29: The parable of the growing seed, illustrating the slow, mysterious nature of Kingdom growth.Key PointsWaiting is Active, Not Passive James points to the farmer who waits for the rains. For a first-century farmer, this wasn't leisurely; it was survival. His life depended on conditions outside his control. Similarly, waiting on God is an active posture of looking to Him as our source, surrendering our need for control.Why We WaitTo kill entitlement: Waiting cures the "Veruca Salt syndrome" ("I want it now!").To look to God: Waiting shifts our focus from the thing we want to the One who provides it.To develop character: Patience is essential for spiritual maturity.Hurry is the Enemy of Love First Corinthians 13 begins with "Love is patient" and ends with "Love perseveres." If we cannot wait, we cannot love. Hurry makes us incapable of connecting with God and others. Patience is simply the ability to wait with a heart of peace and hope.The Kingdom Grows Slowly Jesus' parable of the seed (Mark 4) shows that Kingdom growth is often mundane, slow, and invisible. While we love "Pentecost moments," most growth happens through small, daily acts of obedience—prayer, listening, and faithfulness over time.ConclusionWaiting is not forever. James reminds us to be patient until the Lord's coming. Jesus, the ultimate Farmer, patiently suffered on the cross to forgive our impatience and secure our future. Whether He breaks through in this life or at His return, the wait will end. Until then, we are called to practice "slowing"—deliberately placing ourselves in positions where we must wait—to cultivate a heart of patience.Calls to ActionShift Your Perspective: View waiting not as a nuisance but as "patience practice"—an opportunity for your heart to grow.Practice "Slowing":Drive in one lane at the speed limit and use the time to pray.Listen to people without your phone in your hand.Take deliberate breaks from technology.Pray for Patience: Stop avoiding it. Ask God for the grace to wait well.Receive Prayer: If you are in a painful season of waiting, come forward for prayer to receive strength to persevere. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

ABOUT JENNIFER:LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejenniferwalsh/ Websites:https://www.walkwithwalsh.comBio:For nearly 30 years, Jennifer has been at the forefront of transformative movements in beauty, retail, & biophilic design. As a consummate innovator, she has been dedicated to reimagining the human experience, whether through pioneering retail concepts, creating immersive outdoor experiences, or driving biophilic design solutions across industries.In the 1990s, Jennifer founded Beauty Bar, the first experiential omni-channel beauty brand in the U.S., introducing open-sell environments, curbside service, and men's skincare departments, concepts that reshaped how people shop for beauty. This trailblazing work integrated biophilic principles long before they became mainstream, earning recognition as an industry innovator. After selling Beauty Bar ultimately purchased by Amazon in 2011, she continued to build groundbreaking businesses and brands, always staying ahead of the curve. Another first was created in 2014 with Pride & Glory, a collegiate beauty brand. Today, she guides large and small scale biophilic design projects to create spaces that promote human flourishing. From Recharge Rooms to retail spaces, homes, schools, and urban landscapes, her work transforms environments into ecosystems of opportunity. All inspired from lived experiences. Jennifer helps organizations leverage the neuroscience of nature to enhance experiences, foster resilience, and build deeper connections within their organizations.SHOW INTRO:Welcome to Episode 84! of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast…In every episode we follow our catch phrase of having “Dynamic Dialogues About DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and the Arts.” And as we continue on this journey, we'll have guests that are thought provoking futurists, AI technology mavens, retailers, international hotel design executives as well as designers and architects of brand experience places.We'll talk with authors and people focused on wellness and sustainable design practices as well as neuroscientists who will continue to help us look at the built environment and the connections betw een our mind-body and the built world around us.We'll also have guests who are creative marketing masters from international brands and people who have started and grown some of the companies that are striking a new path for us follow.If you like what you hear on the NXTLVL Experience Design show, make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share with colleagues, friends and family.The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is always grateful for the support of VMSD magazine.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. I think the IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing us to keep on talking about what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.org Today, EPISODE 84… I talk with Jennifer Walsh who for nearly 30 years, has been at the forefront of transformative movements in beauty, retail, & biophilic design. Jennifer is an innovator, and has been dedicated to reimagining the human experience, whether through pioneering retail concepts, creating immersive outdoor experiences, or driving biophilic design solutions across industries.Talking about biophilic design isn't new on the podcast, this time though we bolt on retailing, neuroscience and experience. This conversation is more introspective and looks at one's motivation to change to considering our environments and biophilic design from the point of view of sense of well-being and personal growth.We'll get there in a minute but... first a few thoughts…*                     *                          *                          *If you go back to the early episodes of the podcast, you'll come across Bill Browning. Bill and I connected while I was working the hospitality industry and focusing my efforts on the redesign of the Westin guestroom and lobby design strategy.Bill's world is Biophilic – both literally and philosophically, may be even existentially. He literally wrote the book on Biophilic Design's 14 principles, which now includes a 15th with the addition of ‘Awe,' and he has written a more recent publication with Katie Ryan called “Nature Inside,” it is a terrific handbook to implementing Biophilic design principles in built environments.I think a lot about the design of places where nature has been completely eliminated - think major downtown cities in any corner of the world.It is also not lost on me that when I sit working in my Home Office I have the extraordinarily good fortune to lookout on 2 1/2 acres of green space with a rolling hill down towards a creek that when it rains particularly hard overflows and becomes a small river in my backyard. But this point of view to my backyard and the way I feel sitting on my deck having a morning coffee is not just about the warm feeling of my cup in my hands but that there are key principles of biophilic design at play - namely refuge and prospect. Being exposed daily to these perspectives towards a forest at the back of my property I have an immediate body sense of calm, wonder and awe.I see sun rises to the left of my property and sun sets to the right. The re are Canada geese that, like clockwork, fly over my backyard every fall as they migrate South. I'm attuned to the textures and colors of the sky and the varying degrees of light intensity - bright and brilliant and dreary and diffused.All of these features of a natural world have the effect of putting me at ease.In the past few years, I've begun to connect that mind body experience, the somatic experience of natural places, with what I understand about neuroscience and our long evolutionary history of living the largest proportion of our human development among trees - in a real jungle versus the concrete ones that we have now built all around us.It's no surprise that the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku – forest bathing – is actually therapeutic. When we immerse ourselves in a forest atmosphere, using all five senses to connect with nature, we are promoting stress reduction and well-being. Slowing down, and taking mindful walks, appreciating sights, sounds, and smells is so good for us and yet many of us, especially those who are city dwellers, rush from place to place making sure to stay on the clock moving from one appointment to the next and filling our schedules every day with a mind-numbing number of things to check off on our To Do List Taking a moment to disconnect from technology calms the mind and body and has proven benefits like lower stress hormones and boosting immunity.The multi layered, highly textured and colored natural environments that we have evolved from, are often being replaced by environments of banality that actually have deep psychological effects when we are continually exposed to boring buildings.Bringing this intuitive sense, that natural environments support well-being, into the design of built environments, and intentionally creating places that reference biophilic principles, often proves very hard to do in a world where efficiency and productivity leading to increased profitability are what we are taught to drive towards as a reflection of success.Many times, adding plants to a space is an afterthought, like decoration, to make things look better - but they are not really being incorporated as a strategy for building environments to enhance well-being. Interestingly though, when people learn more about how to apply biophilic principles, beyond simply introducing plants as a nod to creating more nature-based experiences, they begin to also understand that their assumptions about adding additional cost may not be well founded. If you consider designing with nature in mind from the get-go, incorporating principles of biophilic design in the places we build as part of the strategy, then managing the costs is totally achievable.Anthropologie stores are a great example of introducing living green walls to their stores. Too be sure, these are not without expense both in their implementation and maintenance but the effect of walking up the grand staircase with this green wall rising from floor to ceiling across multiple levels feels wonderful. I still remember one of my first experiences in the Anthropologie store on Regent Street in London and have since sought to find similar experiences in other retail stores around the world. Design ideas like the green walls in Anthropologie stores is a conscious, intentional, move that enhances experience as well as environmental air quality. We simply feel better when we were places like this and if that turns into reduced absenteeism of associates or increased customer visits then… all the better. There's no question that being under a wash of fluorescent light standing on hard surfaces or sitting in cubicles is perhaps one of the worst ways to be productive and happy in our workplaces. I would imagine that sales associates in Anthropologie stores generally feel better than in big boxes with uniform high intensity lighting, relentless aisles of merchandise, hard surfaces and stale air with no natural sunlight.Full disclosure, when I look back over my career of designing retail places, very infrequently has the design team spent time considering what it would be like to be a sales associate in one of these places. Standing for hours on end in environments that are depleting leads to poor interactions between sales teams and customers. Seems kind of obvious but when people feel better in their workplaces, they're more likely to translate that to positive interactions with guests. More positive interactions with guests could naturally lead to larger basket size and increased number of return visits. All good if you're a retailerAnd yet, we seldom see retail places that fully embrace ideas that support well-being through the strategic introduction of biophilic design principles.New disciplines in the world of neuroscience like neuroaesthetics are beginning to be more widely accepted in the design community and there is a broader recognition about the positive effects of creating environments that apply principles of biophilia that enhance a sense of well-being. And while there is a growing trend of wider adoption of neuroaesthetics we need to keep on beating the drum about environments that are actually good for us.This is where the story leads to my guest Jennifer Walsh.In the 1990s, Jennifer founded Beauty Bar, the first experiential omni-channel beauty brand in the U.S., introducing open-sell environments, curbside service, and men's skincare departments - concepts that reshaped how people shop for beauty. Jennifer says that she just wanted people to feel good when they came into her store and she somehow intuitively knew that introducing elements of biophilia, though I'm not sure that we actually even had a name for it back then, into her store, would attract people, have them stay longer and return more often.Jennifer's integration of biophilic principles, long before they became mainstream, earned her recognition as an industry innovator. After Beauty Bar was ultimately purchased by Amazon in 2011, she continued to build groundbreaking businesses and brands, always staying ahead of the curve.Today, she guides large and small scale biophilic design projects to create spaces that promote human flourishing. In retail spaces, homes, schools, and urban landscapes, her work transforms environments into ecosystems of opportunity. All inspired from lived experiences. Jennifer helps organizations leverage the neuroscience of nature to enhance experiences, foster resilience, and build deeper connections within their organizations.ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron the Retail Studio Principal for the architecture and design firm Little (https://www.littleonline.com). He is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. I caught up with Bryan at the SHOP Marketplace event in Charlotte and chatted about his focus on shaping what comes next in digital signage and experiential design. The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

Are you juggling big technique goals and an upcoming performance? Struggling to fix your vibrato while also cramming notes for an audition? You're not alone, and you're not doing it wrong. In this episode, we unpack why chasing long-term mastery and short-term perfection at the same time can leave you overwhelmed, stuck, and second-guessing everything. You'll learn: ·         How to separate growth work from prep work without sacrificing either ·         Why perfectionism in your "big goal" might be sabotaging your current deadline ·         A smarter way to structure your practice when everything feels important ·         One essential mindset shift to help you stay grounded and actually make progress This is for you if you've ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you're not getting better fast enough, or worse, like you're falling behind. Let's fix that.   If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! Book a free discovery call and let's create a plan to get you there. Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality.   Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery call with Renée HERE Book your free consultation with Renée HERE Download the transcript from this episode HERE   Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/     THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme:  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

Today's guest is Aaron Uthoff. Aaron Uthoff, PhD, is a sport scientist and coach whose work sits right at the intersection of biomechanics, motor learning, and sprint performance. His research digs into acceleration, force application, and some less conventional forms of locomotion, including backward sprinting, with the goal of connecting solid science to what actually works on the field, track, or in rehab. Backward running shows up all the time in warm-ups and general prep. Most of the time, though, it's thrown in casually, without much thought about what it might actually be doing for speed, coordination, or tissue loading. In this episode, Aaron walks through his path into performance science, which is anything but linear. From skiing in Montana and playing desert sports, to football and track, to a stretch training horses in Australia, his journey eventually led him to research mentors in Arizona, Scotland, and New Zealand. That broad background shows up clearly in how he thinks about movement. One of the big takeaways from our conversation is Aaron's overview of research showing that structured backward running programs can improve forward acceleration and even jumping ability. We also get into how backward running can be used as a screening and coordination tool, and where it fits into rehabilitation, including what's happening at the joints, how muscles are working, and how to progress it without forcing things. We finish by digging into wearable resistance, including asymmetrical loading, and why this emerging tool may have more upside for speed and movement development than most people realize. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and Lila Exogen. Use the code “justfly20” for 20% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) Topics 0:00 – Aaron's background and coaching lens 6:40 – Seeing movement through posture and orientation 13:25 – Why breathing changes how athletes move 20:45 – Tempo, rhythm, and shaping better movement 30:10 – Constraints based coaching and problem-solving 40:55 – Sprint mechanics without over cueing 51:20 – Using environment to guide adaptation 1:01:30 – Blending strength work with movement quality 1:12:15 – Coaching intuition, feedback, and learning to see Actionable Takeaways 6:40 – Posture sets the ceiling for movement quality Good movement often starts with orientation, not technique cues. Aaron emphasizes looking at ribcage position, pelvis orientation, and head placement before trying to fix limb mechanics. Clean posture gives athletes access to better options without forcing patterns. 13:25 – Breathing influences coordination and output Breathing is not just recovery, it shapes how force is expressed. Use simple breathing resets to help athletes feel better alignment and rhythm. Watch how breathing patterns change movement quality before adding more coaching input. 20:45 – Tempo reveals how athletes organize movement Tempo exposes whether an athlete can control positions under time pressure. Slowing or slightly speeding tasks can uncover compensations without verbal instruction. Use tempo to teach rhythm instead of constantly correcting mechanics. 30:10 – Constraints beat constant verbal cueing Aaron highlights using task constraints to guide learning instead of over explaining. Change distances, targets, or starting positions to let athletes self organize. Good constraints reduce the need for constant coaching intervention. 40:55 – Sprint mechanics improve through shapes, not forcing positions Trying to force textbook sprint positions often backfires. Focus on global shapes and direction of force instead of individual joint angles. Let athletes discover better sprint mechanics through drills that preserve intent. 51:20 – Environment is a powerful teacher Surface, space, and task design matter more than many cues. Use varied environments to expand an athlete's movement vocabulary. Small changes in environment can create big changes in coordination. 1:01:30 – Strength training should support movement, not override it Strength work should expand options, not lock athletes into rigid patterns. Choose lifts and loading schemes that preserve posture and rhythm. If strength training degrades movement quality, reassess the intent. 1:12:15 – Coaching is about learning what to ignore Not every flaw needs fixing. Aaron emphasizes knowing which details matter in the moment and which do not. Better coaches simplify their lens rather than add more rules. Quotes from Aaron Uthoff “Posture is often the biggest limiter of movement quality, not strength or mobility.” “Breathing changes how the nervous system organizes movement.” “Tempo tells you more about coordination than maximal output ever will.” “If you have to keep cueing it, the task probably needs to change.” “Good sprinting comes from better shapes, not chasing perfect positions.” “The environment can do more coaching than your words.” “Strength should give athletes more options, not fewer.” “Part of coaching maturity is learning what not to coach.” About Aaron Uthoff Aaron Uthoff, PhD, is a sport scientist, researcher, and coach focused on human movement, sprint mechanics, and motor learning. He holds a doctorate in kinesiology, with research centered on how neuromuscular factors influence speed, coordination, and efficiency. He is especially known for his work on acceleration, sprinting, and unconventional locomotor strategies such as backward running, and how these methods affect force application, tissue stress, and motor control. His work blends strong scientific foundations with practical coaching insight, making it highly relevant for track and field, team sports, and rehabilitation environments. Alongside his research, Aaron works closely with coaches and athletes to translate complex biomechanical and neurological ideas into simple, usable training concepts. His approach values curiosity, experimentation, and respecting how the body naturally adapts when it's exposed to new movement challenges.

 In this episode of The Business of Happiness, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy speaks directly to high-achieving women in dentistry and healthcare who are exhausted from carrying silent pressure into a new year. The precision, responsibility, and emotional weight of caring for others often create an unspoken standard of “never enough.” This episode confronts the internal rules that keep driven clinicians locked in self-judgment, relentless effort, and mental overload. It is about redefining how you move into 2026 without lowering your standards or losing yourself along the way.If you are craving clarity, calm, and a more sustainable way to succeed, this episode was made for you. Press play and decide what pressure no longer deserves a seat in your life.Show notes:(1:40) January pressure and unrealistic expectations(3:16) How self-pressure quietly builds overwhelm(4:18) The stress you create for yourself(6:47) Why perfection does not exist(7:35) Comparison fuels anxiety and burnout(9:21) Letting go makes you a stronger leader(11:23) Slowing down to grow sustainably(14:11) Choosing fullness over perfection(16:45) Outro________________IMPORTANT LINKS:RADICAL HAPPINESS for Women Dentists helps you value yourself without hardening your heart or losing your care for others. - https://thebizofhappiness.com/radicalhappiness/Connect with Dr. MacCarthy:Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.comBook a call with Tarryn:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/happiness-and-prosperity-strategy-callUnlock your inner peace and reclaim joy in your profession with the Nervous System Regulation For Dentists Course: https://www.thebizofhappiness.com/calmPlease join my Facebook group, Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: @thebizofhappinessIt would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.