Podcasts about smart choices

In this episode of OffTh3wall, i dive into the importance of protecting yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I discuss why practicing safe sex matters, how making responsible decisions today can impact your future, and why prayer should be a part of every major decision you make. While attraction and emotions can be powerful, wisdom, self-control, and faith can help guide us through life's challenges.Whether you're single, dating, or in a relationship, this conversation encourages listeners to take care of their health, respect themselves and others, and seek God's guidance along the way. Protection isn't just about avoiding consequences—it's about honoring your future, your purpose, and your peace of mind.Question of the Day: How do you balance your faith, relationships, and personal responsibility in today's world?

Spring marks a time for heightened activity in fields and orchards across the nation. The nutrition choices a grower makes go a long way towards determining their outcome at harvest.Redox RAM (Redox Active Molecule) technology helps keep plants in charge balance, so your crops can solely focus on yield and quality.RDX-N® has been an excellent addition in California almond orchards, improving nitrogen use by up to 50 percent while maintaining or enhancing performance. “It's really exciting,” said Redox agronomist AJ Borges. “We want to take back a little bit of control and utilize a product that's so powerful. RDX-N gives us the opportunity to take the reins back and utilize nitrogen more efficiently.”Borges said he has seen excellent success with diKaP™ with California cherries, as it helps with unform color, improved quality and protection against abiotic stress events, including untimely rains or heat waves. Additionally, he said OsmoFlow™ has been an excellent addition to improve salinity concerns and water efficiency for field corn grown in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. 

In this episode of Swapping Secrets, Jess and Lawrence are joined by Dr. Leigh Barlow for a candid conversation about sex stigma, sexual health, STI testing, condoms, herpes, BV, and the choices that help people stay safe without shame. Together, they unpack why stigma around sex still exists, where sex education still falls short, and how open, informed conversations can reshape the way we think about sexual health in modern relationships and communities. Dr. Leigh shares practical insight into common STI myths, the importance of barrier protection, why testing should be based on risk, and how better education can help people make more confident decisions about their bodies and sexual wellbeing. If you've ever felt awkward talking about testing, disclosure, or sexual health, this episode is a powerful reminder that information, communication, and care should always come before shame. Want more of this smut? Join our Patreon for extra spicy content! Dr. Leigh Barlow’s Links: Instagram Hey Fella Roid Safe Stigma Health Sponsors: “Flirt” https://flirtadultstore.com.au (use promo code: secret15)  “Stigma Health” https://www.stigmahealth.com (use promo code: secretspot20) New to the podcast? Don't worry — you can catch up on all 100+ spicy episodes anytime, anywhere. Got a fantasy, story, or sexy prompt you'd love us to read on-air? DM us or drop it in our inbox Instagram (Podcast) Reddit (Podcast) TikTok (Podcast) Facebook (Club) Instagram (Club) X (Club) Our Secret Spot is a multi-award-winning swingers club. Want to join the party IRL? Purchase your tickets here: UPCOMING EVENTS Want to connect with other open-minded folks?Join our Online Member’s Area — where you can share stories, plan meetups, and stay in the loop on all things OSS. Get in touch with us:Email | Phone – 1300 OSS 069 Love the pod? A 5-star Google review goes a long way. Leave yours [here]. The post Sex Stigma and Smart Choices with Dr. Leigh Barlow appeared first on Our Secret Spot.

This episode explores how boards and leaders can make smart, bold decisions in uncertain times. Thomas Zimmerer shares practical advice on embracing uncertainty, leveraging data and AI, and ensuring strong ownership. Real-world examples and actionable tips make it valuable for anyone facing fast-changing business environments. About the guest Thomas Zimmerer is a board member and AI & digital board advisor, working with Boards of Directors and supervisory boards on decision-making, governance, and long-term value creation under uncertainty. He brings global experience as CEO, CIO, COO and CDO across industrial, technology, and regulated environments in Europe and the Middle East, and serves on supervisory and advisory boards. His work focuses on how boards govern business models, risk, and strategic direction as AI reshapes decision environments. Thomas is a published author and regular contributor to German governance and risk-management journals, including Der Aufsichtsrat and the Zeitschrift für Risikomanagement. Relevant links https://www.aiizationboard.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaszimmerer/ Key Take-Aways Make uncertainty explicit: Put unknowns and assumptions on the table to improve clarity and decision quality. Leverage existing data and AI: Use current tools and data to run scenarios and support faster, smarter decisions. Ensure strong ownership: Assign clear responsibility for decisions, including both success and failure. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Navigating Decision-Making in Uncertainty 1:34 - Vision and Focus Amid VUCA Challenges 3:20 - Understanding Decision-Making Under Uncertainty 3:55 - Explicitly Addressing Unknowns in Decision-Making 5:58 - Leveraging Technology and Data for Decisions 9:32 - Utilizing Existing Tools for Effective Decision-Making 11:36 - Ownership and Accountability in Board Decisions 17:39 - Embracing Risk and Learning from Decisions 20:34 - Case Study: Bold Investments in AI 24:58 - Learning from Unsuccessful Decisions 28:19 - Final Insights on Uncertainty and Leadership 30:40 - Conclusion and Audience Engagement Please, hit the follow button and leave your feedback: Apple Podcast: https://www.cxgoalkeeper.com/apple Spotify: https://www.cxgoalkeeper.com/spotify About the host: Gregorio Uglioni is a seasoned transformation leader with over 15 years of experience shaping business and digital change, consistently delivering service excellence and measurable impact. As an Associate Partner at Forward, he is recognized for his strategic vision, operational expertise, and ability to drive sustainable growth. A respected keynote speaker and host of the well-known global podcast Business Transformation Pitch with the CX Goalkeeper, Gregorio energizes and inspires organizations worldwide with his customer-centric approach to innovation. Follow Gregorio Uglioni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorio-uglioni/

Send us a textA four-month plan turned into eight years on the road, and that leap reshaped everything. We sit down with Caryl Eve Delinko, author of A Woman's Guide to World Travel, to unpack how purpose-led planning makes travel deeply rewarding—especially for women considering solo adventures.What do you actually want from your trip? Whether it's tracing your ancestry, learning to cook regional dishes, studying music, or chasing landscapes, your why helps you choose your how—solo freedom, a trusted travel buddy, or an interest-driven group. Caryl highlights woman-friendly destinations with strong infrastructure and cultural openness—Thailand, Spain, Israel, Japan, Denmark, the Netherlands—and shares ways to navigate more complex regions through women-only hostel rooms, local rail options, and online communities that turn safety into solidarity.More tips: Caryl's keeps packing simple: neutral layers, multi-use pieces, and a compact medical kit with prescriptions in original containers. We dig into airline fees, the power of carry-on travel, and the truth that you can buy what you forgot—often better and cheaper—once you arrive. Ships can be a smart option at any age: onboard medical care, built-in security, and an unpack-once lifestyle that opens up new ports without the hassle.Solo travel gets special attention: how to meet people naturally, make dining alone feel purposeful, and turn restaurants into planning hubs. We map practical budget moves—museum free days, transit passes, street markets, and neighborhood lunches—and show how a few local phrases build instant rapport. We also go there on romance abroad, both the allure and the boundaries, and we share grounded safety tactics. Caryl closes with a luminous memory from Machu Picchu.Follow the podcast, share the episode with a friend who needs a nudge.Our guest, Caryl Eve Delinko, author of A Woman's Guide to World Travel, has traveled to almost 100 countries, and speaks and writes about travel around the world.Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to dozens of guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 125 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. All episodes are also on her website: placesirememberlealane.com_____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now also drop on YouTube.  

Not all traps look like mistakes. Some offer good money, attention, or the relief of certainty when you're exhausted and just trying to survive.I break down the honeytraps artists and creatives fall into: jobs that pay but quietly take over your time, the pull of social media trends and clickbait certainty, and the pressure to take shortcuts when real growth feels painfully slow.We talk about why nuance doesn't spike, why “this may help” rarely performs as well as “this will solve everything,” and why it can feel harder to grow when you refuse to oversimplify your work or your thinking.I also add an important nuance: sometimes, we have to take a honeytrap — especially for money and survival. The danger isn't taking the job or chasing stability. It's losing awareness and letting a temporary trade become a permanent identity.From tipped service work in America to the difference between 10 years doing the same job versus 10 years of real experience, this episode is about learning to use honeytraps consciously — without living inside them.If you're an artist trying to balance survival, integrity, and long-term growth, this one's for you.

In this episode, Beatrice Datmo - a successful hairstylist - shares honest insights into what happens when passion meets a very real limit: time. She talks about how income in service-based businesses often reaches a ceiling, defined by available hours and a full client list.Beatrice opens up about how she chose to work smarter, not harder — restructuring her schedule to optimize her time, increase her income, and still make space for what matters most, including training and well-being. A grounded and inspiring conversation about creating more freedom, without burning out.Contact Beatice Datmo : instagram.com/beatricedatmo

Is yogurt really good for your gut…or is it secretly dessert in disguise?  In this episode, Brandy Buro MS, RD, LD shares how to choose the healthiest yogurt, what “live cultures” actually means, and other fermented foods that support gut health.

Is yogurt really good for your gut…or is it secretly dessert in disguise?  In this episode, Brandy Buro MS, RD, LD shares how to choose the healthiest yogurt, what “live cultures” actually means, and other fermented foods that support gut health.

In this Teen Tidbit, I dive into why agency is such a powerful (and often overlooked) developmental need for teenagers. Agency is really the combination of having choices and having the skills to act on those choices, which together give teens real options in life. I've intentionally woven this into the Teens Cook Real Food course, sometimes in ways that feel a little chaotic, like cooking multiple versions of the same recipe at once to show how flexible cooking really is. Even when it feels messy or overwhelming at first, teens are more than capable of cutting through the chaos, following a recipe, and making something delicious. More importantly, all those options feed what they crave developmentally: independence and ownership. My encouragement is to look for ways at home to give your teens more agency by pairing choices with real skills, because that combination is what helps them grow into confident, capable adults.Get in on the free parenting series on parenting teens here: https://raisinghealthyfamilies.com/teenvidsCheck out the Teens Cook Real Food eCourse here!Resources We Mention for Teen AgencyTeens Cook Real Food courseFree 3-part video series on parenting teens intentionallyTeen Tidbit 1 on ownershipWhat's it like to be diagnosed with a food allergy as a kid?Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any episodes this week! Apple, Spotify, other options Kitchen Stewardship Raising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

As the new year begins, it’s a perfect time to rethink how well your family is protected. Bryan Barrett sits down with Laura Baker, an attorney with the Law Offices of J

Hour 1 of Rush To Reason kicks off 2026 with a practical look at home value as Veterans Windows and Doors joins the show. Are drafty windows or outdated doors quietly costing you comfort, efficiency, and resale value? Dave explains why the right upgrades can turn everyday improvements into long-term investments. From there, the tone shifts fast. John Rush returns live with intensity and urgency, setting the stage for a year of straight talk about leadership, accountability, and consequences—both local and global. The hour dives headfirst into Colorado politics, beginning with a sharp analysis of recent moves in the governor's race. Next, the segment explores whether ego-driven decisions and GOP party infighting are once again handing the opposition victory. Listener calls then echo growing frustration over fractured leadership and the absence of a clear path to win. Midway through the hour, attention turns to breaking local news as John shares urgent updates about a fast-moving wildfire near Lafayette and explicitly urges listeners to stay alert and follow evacuation orders as they unfold. Closing the hour, the spotlight shifts to global events in Venezuela. Was the operation legal or strategic—a signal to adversaries such as Russia and China? The hour's analysis questions narratives and sets a bold, candid tone for a year where nothing is off-limits. HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush To Reason blends discipline, perspective, and everyday relevance as John Rush welcomes Retired U.S. Navy Chief Bill Corman, an entrepreneur and leadership coach (https://www.the168game.com/). As the new year begins, how do you stop feeling overwhelmed—and start taking control? Bill introduces his concept of time ownership, arguing that time isn't something to manage, but something to own, guided by clear morals, values, and principles. Are you saying yes to too much, and paying for it with stress, burnout, and lost priorities? The hour then shifts gears with listener calls, real-world insights, and a reminder that small ideas can have massive impact—like the simple dashboard symbol that solved a daily driving frustration for millions. John's son Richard Rush joins the show with updates on a local wildfire and a deep dive into the Broncos' playoff implications. With the #1 seed secured, how close is Denver really to the Super Bowl, and is this the most wide-open NFL postseason in years? The hour wraps up with spotlighting why the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid challenges the assumption that SUVs are always the better choice. From time and leadership to sports and smart decisions, this hour keeps listeners thinking—and questioning. HOUR 3 Delivers a sobering, high-stakes conversation on global power, corruption, and the growing reach of Marxist ideology—abroad and at home. John Rush is joined by Ammon Blair, Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (https://www.texaspolicy.com/) and a 20+ year U.S. Border Patrol veteran, for a deep dive into Venezuela, Mexican cartels, and Western Hemisphere security. How deeply are cartels embedded in legitimate businesses, agriculture, and global supply chains? Why has the U.S. repeatedly chosen trade over security—and what are the long-term consequences? Ammon explains how cartel power extends far beyond drugs, influencing food prices, transportation, money laundering, and political stability across borders. The hour then pivots back to the U.S., as John draws sharp connections between global Marxism and local governance. Are cities like New York and Denver already living the consequences of collectivist control? What happens when government replaces individual responsibility—and can it be stopped before spreading further? This hour challenges assumptions, exposes uncomfortable realities, and asks the question few are willing to confront: Is freedom quietly being traded for control? Don't just listen, call in with your perspective at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3pm - 6pm MT.

Big feelings are not the problem. The real issue is when kids don't know what those feelings are for or what to do with them.In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline walks through how to help children and teens move from “I feel awful” to “Here's what I need and here's what I'm going to do.”You'll hear how to:Teach kids to read their body signals and name emotions with more precisionLink emotions to underlying needs, values, and goalsUse primary and secondary appraisal (Is this dangerous? Can I handle it?) to guide copingSpot when strategies are actually avoidance in disguiseBuild “if–then” plans so kids know exactly what to do when big feelings hitPractice emotion-focused vs. problem-focused coping without rescuing or over-accommodatingPerfect for educators, parents, and mental health professionals who want practical ways to match responses to kids' emotions and needs, build resilience, and stop reinforcing avoidance.Homework IdeasDaily Emotion–Need Check-InGoal: Link feelings → needs → possible actions.How: Once a day (morning meeting, bedtime, or session check-in), ask:o “What are you feeling?”o “Where do you feel it in your body?”o “What might this feeling be telling you that you need or want?”o “What's one small thing that might help?”Use an emotion wheel or your Emotional Literacy Workbook as a word bank.Helpful resource: Get the free Emotional Literacy Workbook PDF (https://korulearninginstitute.kit.com/emotionaliteracy) Primary vs. Secondary Appraisal PracticeGoal: Help kids sort “this feels huge” from “this is truly dangerous” and “can I handle it?”How: With a recent stressor (test, friend issue, gym class):Ask Primary appraisal questions:o “What makes this feel scary, hard, or unfair?”o “Is something actually unsafe, or does it mostly feel big?”Ask Secondary appraisal questions:o “Have you been in something like this before?”o “What helped even a tiny bit?”o “Who or what could support you this time?”Write answers together on a simple worksheet so they can see the pattern. Build an If–Then Coping PlanGoal: Turn vague coping into concrete, rehearsed responses.How: Pick one recurring trigger and script it: “If I start to panic before a math quiz, then I will:1. Put both feet on the floor2. Notice where the feeling is in my body3. Answer the easiest question first.”Practice this when calm, then in low-stakes situations, then in the real one. Body Mapping & Riding the WaveGoal: Increase interoceptive awareness and distress tolerance.How: Print a body outline. Ask the child to draw where they feel worry / anger / shame. Add words: “tight,” “hot,” “heavy,” “buzzy,” “pressure,” etc.During a mild spike, coach:o “Notice: stronger on the left or right?”o “Let's watch what happens for 60–90 seconds.”Track: Did it grow, stay the same, or drop?This normalizes “waves” and shows the nervous system can rise and fall without escape. Role-Play Triggers SafelyGoal: Let kids rehearse new responses without public shame.How: Ask: “What does your sibling/classmate do that really sets you off?”Recreate a version with you (e.g., you hum “Baby Shark” while they do homework).Guide them to:o Notice body cueso Label the feelingo Use their plan: drop into the body, self-coaching, opposite action, etc.Repeat until they can access the new response faster. “Even If…” Values StatementsGoal: Tie coping to what matters most, not just symptom reduction.How: Help kids finish:· “Even if I feel anxious, I'm still going to ____ because ____ matters to me.”· “Even if I feel left out, I'm still going to ____ because ____ is important to me.”Post their top 2–3 on a card, locker, or notebook.Revisit after exposures: “Did acting on your value help, even with the feeling there?”Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzankoIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzankoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/X: https://x.com/drcarolinebuzWebsite: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/#resourcesBusiness inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

The best diet isn't a punishment; it's a set of choices you'll gladly repeat. We sit down with creator and coach Noah Tanner, who lost 110 pounds and kept it off for four years, to unpack the food swaps and mindset shifts that make weight loss feel doable in real life. No detoxes, no extremes—just practical switches, honest taste tests, and a big focus on fullness, flavor, and portion sanity.Noah shares the simple moves that add up fast: trading soda for diet soda, swapping some pasta for potatoes to boost satiety, and building yogurt bowls with frozen wild blueberries and crunchy cereal for a dessert-level experience that actually fills you up. We get specific about what works and what doesn't—powdered peanut butter belongs in yogurt or on protein ice cream, not as a sad spread; cottage cheese shines as a blended ranch dip or sweet toast topper, but not every “cottage cheese chip” hack deserves your oven time. We also talk condiments that carry their weight, from yogurt-based dressings to smarter BBQ sauce picks, and why reading labels matters when “zero” only means sugar, not fat.The heart of the conversation is mindset. Noah explains how “feel good first, calories second” changed everything—enjoying ice cream without the food hangover, choosing portions you can walk on, and ignoring viral tall-burger stunts that mistake spectacle for satisfaction. He opens up about early missteps—overexercise, extreme restriction—and how he course-corrected toward balance, muscle, and a relationship with food that's built to last. If you've wanted a roadmap that keeps your favorite foods while nudging the numbers in your favor, this is your playbook: fiber-forward carbs, protein you like, frozen fruit wins, high-fiber wraps, better sauces, and habits you'll keep on autopilot.Hit play, then tell us your most underrated food swap. If this resonated, follow, share with a friend who loves a good yogurt bowl, and leave a review—your support helps more people find realistic, sustainable health. Support the showYou can find us on social media here:Rob TiktokRob InstagramLiam TiktokLiam Instagram

What We Cover In This Episode:  Why it's so important that business leaders and owners learn to recognize the subtle signs of decision fatigue now, before it's too late [5:04] How to audit your decision load by identifying and offloading low-impact, repetitive choices [6:27] The magic that happens once you implement default settings for your life and business [7:45]  Tips and strategies for designing a system that protects creative energy [10:05] The way to begin mastering the critical business strategy of finding your 'good enough' point [11:22] What the "Two-Minute Decision Rule" is and what it looks like in practice  [14:15] How to win your morning by creating a decision-free morning schedule [14:52] Why using a parking lot task list will help you maintain focus and overcome decision fatigue [15:47] An efficiency hack that will significantly reduce time and mental friction if you use it [18:28] Why in order to truly scale and delegate, you'll need to systemize the repeatables in your business [20:36]    Quotes:  "Saying 'no' is often a smarter business move than saying 'yes.' You as an owner should be the King or Queen of saying no." [Nick, 2:33] "You are going to exhaust yourself if you are chasing perfection in every single bucket of the business. Make peace with 'good enough' and then keep it moving." [Nick, 12:39] "Decision fatigue is not a sign that you are failing, it is proof that you are doing too much mentally. The goal isn't to stop making decisions, it is to build systems to protect your brain power for what actually matters." [Nick, 22:16]   LINKS:   Got a Question? Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team!  Due App Learn More About All of Our Partners & Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!  fitDEGREE's Business Portal support@fitDEGREE.com https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_fitdegree    

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3331: FIRECracker challenges the conventional wisdom that owning is always better than renting by sharing a personal story of how car-sharing saved thousands and reduced stress after a nasty accident with a white van. With sharp humor and financial insight, she makes a compelling case that renting both cars and homes can lead to greater freedom, fewer surprises, and accelerated wealth building, especially in high-cost cities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2016/10/21/buy-your-freedom-rent-the-rest/ Quotes to ponder: "Renting lets you get ahead, because you don't need to take the financial risk to maintain a physical asset." "The costs of owning are WAY higher than people think, and the worst part of these expenses are they are often unexpected." "Stress free and predictable. That's the key to freedom." Episode references: Enterprise CarShare: https://www.enterprisecarshare.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3331: FIRECracker challenges the conventional wisdom that owning is always better than renting by sharing a personal story of how car-sharing saved thousands and reduced stress after a nasty accident with a white van. With sharp humor and financial insight, she makes a compelling case that renting both cars and homes can lead to greater freedom, fewer surprises, and accelerated wealth building, especially in high-cost cities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2016/10/21/buy-your-freedom-rent-the-rest/ Quotes to ponder: "Renting lets you get ahead, because you don't need to take the financial risk to maintain a physical asset." "The costs of owning are WAY higher than people think, and the worst part of these expenses are they are often unexpected." "Stress free and predictable. That's the key to freedom." Episode references: Enterprise CarShare: https://www.enterprisecarshare.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3331: FIRECracker challenges the conventional wisdom that owning is always better than renting by sharing a personal story of how car-sharing saved thousands and reduced stress after a nasty accident with a white van. With sharp humor and financial insight, she makes a compelling case that renting both cars and homes can lead to greater freedom, fewer surprises, and accelerated wealth building, especially in high-cost cities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2016/10/21/buy-your-freedom-rent-the-rest/ Quotes to ponder: "Renting lets you get ahead, because you don't need to take the financial risk to maintain a physical asset." "The costs of owning are WAY higher than people think, and the worst part of these expenses are they are often unexpected." "Stress free and predictable. That's the key to freedom." Episode references: Enterprise CarShare: https://www.enterprisecarshare.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

221 is the number of New Yorkers who joined CBC's Mayoral Smart Choices Half-Day Conference. In part 2 of a three-part series, a panel explores important questions about delivering services to New Yorkers: how do we ensure that the most high-quality and effective programs rise to the top and are managed well? How do we shrink what isn't working even if it's politically popular? - Henry Garrido, Executive Director, District Council 37 - Melanie Hartzog, President & CEO, The New York Foundling; former Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, and Budget Director - Meera Joshi, President, Green-Wood Cemetery; former Deputy Mayor for Operations - Anthony Shorris, Partner, McKinsey; former First Deputy Mayor - Andrew Rein (moderator), President, CBC

221 is the number of New Yorkers who joined CBC's Mayoral Smart Choices Half-Day Conference. In part 3 of a three-part series, a panel explores important questions on how to make the City affordable, safe, and livable. There are many competing needs, from boosting housing production to making childcare more affordable; providing fast, reliable public transit; delivering clean, safe and vibrant streets and high quality education. How do we achieve all this on a budget New York can afford? - Majora Carter, CEO, Majora Carter Group - Rafael Cestero, CEO, Community Preservation Corporation; former Commissioner, NYC HPD - Nicole Gelinas, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute - Elizabeth Glazer, Founder Vital City; former Dir. Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice - Alicia Glen (moderator), Founder and Managing Principal, MSquared; former Deputy

221 is the number of New Yorkers who joined CBC's Mayoral Smart Choices Half-Day Conference. In part 1 of a three-part series, a panel explores important question about the City's finances: how does the next mayor bring spending to sustainable levels and build the City's reserves? What does fulsome preparation for federal cuts look like? How do labor deals balance fair compensation with fiscal reality? What tax policies will maintain the city's attractiveness? - Louisa Chafee, Director, Independent Budget Office - Ana Champeny, Vice President for Research, CBC - Ken Girardin, Fellow, Manhattan Institute - Nathan Gusdorf, Executive Director, Fiscal Policy Institute - Ben Max (moderator), Program Director, Center for New York City and State Law at New York Law School

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Kids and teens spend a huge part of their lives in digital spaces — on apps like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram and even using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Gaming platforms like Roblox have become virtual playgrounds, too. These tools can be fun, creative and social, but they also carry real risks, ranging from misinformation to cyberbullying and grooming by online predators. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how to keep kids safe without shutting them out of the digital world. She'll talk with her guests about what's working, what isn't and how families can find some balance online.  

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Smart Choices: Balancing Tech Dreams with Financial Reality Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गणेश चतुर्थी का समय था।En: It was the time of Ganesh Chaturthi.Hi: हाई-टेक सिटी की सड़कों पर रोशनी और रंगीन सजावट की छटा बिखरी हुई थी।En: The streets of Hi-Tech City were sparkling with lights and colorful decorations.Hi: चमचमाती बारिश के बाद की सड़कें और उल्लासित भीड़ ने माहौल को और भी जीवंत बना दिया था।En: The roads, glistening after a recent rain, and the jubilant crowds made the atmosphere even more lively.Hi: आरव और रेखा इस सजावटी माहौल के बीच चलते हुए फोन स्टोर की ओर बढ़ रहे थे।En: Aarav and Rekha were walking through this decorative environment towards a phone store.Hi: आरव को नए लॉन्च किए गए स्मार्टफोन की चर्चा सुनकर लगा कि उसे वही फोन खरीदना चाहिए।En: After hearing about the newly launched smartphone, Aarav felt he should buy that particular phone.Hi: उसकी आंखों में उस फोन के फीचर्स की चमक थी।En: His eyes were lit up with the features of that phone.Hi: "ये फोन मेरी जिंदगी बदल सकता है," उसने रेखा से कहा।En: "This phone can change my life," he said to Rekha.Hi: रेखा ने हंसकर कहा, "पर आरव, कीमत भी देखनी चाहिए।En: Rekha laughed and said, "But Aarav, you should also look at the price.Hi: बजट का भी ख्याल रखो।"En: Keep in mind the budget, too."Hi: स्टोर के बाहर भीड़ लगी थी।En: There was a crowd outside the store.Hi: हर कोई नए फोन को देखना चाहता था।En: Everyone wanted to see the new phone.Hi: आरव का मन था कि वह तुरंत ही फोन खरीद ले। लेकिन उसके मन में थोड़ा संकोच भी था।En: Aarav was eager to buy the phone immediately, but there was a bit of hesitation in his mind.Hi: उसकी आर्थिक स्थिति अभी थोड़ी तंग थी।En: His financial situation was a bit tight at the moment.Hi: क्या उसे वाकई इतने महंगे फोन पर खर्च करना चाहिए?En: Should he really spend so much on an expensive phone?Hi: रेखा ने उसे समझाते हुए कहा, "सोचो आरव, टेक्नोलॉजी जरूर जरूरी है, पर संतुलन भी उतना ही अहम है।En: Rekha explained to him, "Think Aarav, technology is indeed important, but balance is equally crucial.Hi: कई बार मामूली चीजें भी बड़ी खुशियां लाती हैं।"En: Sometimes small things bring great joy."Hi: आरव ने गहन विचार किया।En: Aarav thought deeply.Hi: वह अंदर गया और फोन मॉडल्स को ध्यान से देखने लगा।En: He went inside and began examining the phone models carefully.Hi: आखिरकार, उसने एक ऐसा मॉडल चुना जो उसके बजट के भीतर था, लेकिन उसमें कुछेक फीचर्स कम थे।En: Eventually, he chose a model that was within his budget but had a few features less.Hi: पैसे का संतुलन रखते हुए उसने यह अहम फैसला किया।En: By balancing his finances, he made this important decision.Hi: स्टोर से बाहर निकलते हुए आरव ने धीरे-धीरे मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "रेखा, तेरा धन्यवाद।En: As they exited the store, Aarav slowly smiled and said, "Thank you, Rekha.Hi: आज मैंने समझा कि टेक्नोलॉजी और जिंदगी का सही तालमेल किस तरह होना चाहिए।"En: Today I understood how technology and life should be balanced correctly."Hi: रेखा ने उसकी पीठ थपथपाई, "तुमने सही फैसला लिया आरव।En: Rekha patted his back, "You made the right decision, Aarav.Hi: व्यावहारिकता भी हमारी जिंदगी का हिस्सा होना चाहिए।"En: Practicality should also be a part of our lives."Hi: आरव को अहसास हुआ कि उसने सही निर्णय लिया।En: Aarav realized that he had made the right decision.Hi: वह खुशी-खुशी घर की ओर बढ़ा, अपने नए फोन के डिब्बे के साथ।En: He walked happily towards home with the box of his new phone.Hi: अब वह न केवल एक नया फोन अपने पास लेकर जा रहा था बल्कि एक नई सोच और समझ भी।En: He was not only carrying a new phone but also a new perspective and understanding. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: चमचमातीdecorations: सजावटglistening: चमचमातीjubilant: उल्लासितhesitation: संकोचcrucial: अहमperspective: नज़रियाunderstanding: समझlaunched: लॉन्च किए गएlit: चमकbudget: बजटeager: उत्सुकfinancial: आर्थिकexpensive: महंगेbalance: संतुलनpracticality: व्यावहारिकताdecision: निर्णयstreets: सड़कोंrain: बारिशcrowd: भीड़examining: जांचनाeventually: आखिरकारmodel: मॉडलfeatures: फीचर्सchoose: चुननाenvironment: माहौलjoy: खुशियांscenario: स्थितिcommunity: समुदायconvey: व्यक्त

It turns out that fewer young adults are reaching traditional milestones, such as moving out, getting married, and starting families. After Greg and Kristen share how that contrasts with their own family’s journey, the conversation turns to retirees and how they are prime targets for marketing — and how to filter through the noise. They share practical advice for spotting red flags, verifying sources, and making sure financial products and lifestyle purchases align with your overall plan. Whether you’re considering a senior living community, a travel package, or even gold and Bitcoin ads, this episode helps you focus on what you really need and avoid blowing your budget on shiny objects. ✍️ Ready to design your ideal retirement? Schedule a FREE consultation by completing this brief form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this edition of The Mark White Show, Katherine Bruce, Ph.D., with Cotton Incorporated, shares how families are navigating back-to-school shopping in 2025—from smarter spending to choosing sustainable, long-lasting clothing. Then, Laurie Franklin joins the show to preview the Celebrate the Family Expo on September 13th at the Finley Center, a free event packed with fun, resources, and connection for families across the Birmingham area.

Have you ever left a job and forgotten about your retirement plan? You're not alone. A staggering $1.3 trillion sits in over 25 million abandoned 401(k) accounts across America. That's literally like walking away from your paycheck when you exit the building!Today I'm breaking down your four options for those old retirement plans, whether they're 401(k)s or 403(b)s. You can leave the money where it is (if you have over $7,000 in the account), which might work well if your former employer offered solid low-cost options. But let's be honest – out of sight often means out of mind, and these accounts frequently end up neglected.Rolling your old plan into your current employer's 401(k) keeps everything in one place, making it easier to manage alongside your current contributions. This strategy also preserves your ability to make backdoor Roth IRA contributions if your income exceeds the normal limits. Alternatively, you could roll the funds into an IRA for potentially greater investment flexibility, though this might come with higher costs than employer plans. And while you can move traditional IRA money back into a 401(k) later, curiously, you can't do the same with Roth IRA funds.The fourth option – cashing out – should generally be your last resort. Between regular income taxes and the 10% early withdrawal penalty, you could easily lose 25-30% of your money immediately. Imagine cashing out $50,000 while earning $75,000 – suddenly your taxable income jumps to $125,000, creating a potential tax nightmare!When deciding what to do with your old retirement accounts, consider fees, investment options, whether you might need to access the money through loans, and the mental clarity that comes from consolidation. Don't become part of that $1.3 trillion in forgotten funds! Review your accounts annually, maintain your online access, and ensure your hard-earned retirement savings keep working for your future. Envision Financial Planning. 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 2428, Memphis, TN 38137. (901) 422-7526. This communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the United States. Advisory Services offered through Envision Financial Planning, a Registered Investment Adviser.

34% is the share of New Yorkers who now rate the city's quality of life excellent or good in CBC's recent citywide survey "Straight from New Yorkers." This is substantially lower than the 51% who rated quality of life positively in 2017. At the same time, the competition with other places to attract and keep residents and business is fierce. In this episode, CBC brought together leaders from New York's business, labor, nonprofit, and real estate sectors to discuss the ways in which we can come together to make New York an affordable, competitive, and vibrant City. -Vincent Alvarez, President of The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO -Wayne Ho, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chinese-American Planning Council -Jim Whelan, President of the Real Estate Board of New York -Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City -Moderated by CBC Vice Chair William Floyd, Senior Director, U.S. State and Local Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google You can learn more about CBC's campaign "Smart Choices, Better Future" by visiting https://bit.ly/SmartChoicesBetterFuture

What if your mouthwash were as harmful as a floor cleaner? Join Late Boomers Merry Elkins and Cathy Worthington as they dive into the surprising world of oral health with Heather Paul, a certified biological dental hygienist and founder of Simply Silver Mouthwash. Heather's eye-opening journey began with her daughter's health issues, leading her to question traditional dentistry's hidden dangers. She believes that root canals, and mercury fillings disrupt your body's balance and that commercial oral care products undermine your immune system. Heather shares natural alternatives like colloidal silver and coconut oil, and introduces myofunctional therapy to improve mouth function and prevent diseases shares natural alternatives like colloidal silver and coconut oil, and introduces myofunctional therapy to improve mouth function and prevent diseases. Plus, learn about the shocking links between oral health and systemic diseases like heart disease and Alzheimer's. Don't miss Heather's insights from her book, Dentistry Made Easy, and find out how to reclaim your oral health for overall wellness. Tune in now!Heather Paul's Bio:Heather the Hygienist is a certified biological dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist, and orofacial myofunctional therapist with 30 years of experience. Originally from farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin, she moved to Florida in the 1980s. Her parents, with their love for natural living, inspired her wellness journey, which deepened when one of her twin daughters faced serious health issues, including food allergies. In 2010, Heather began investigating the chemicals in commercial products, fueling her commitment to healthier alternatives.Driven to offer patients the cleanest, most effective oral care, Heather created Simply Silver Mouthwash, Toothpaste, and Breath Spray. She is also the author of Dentistry Made Easy: The Consumer's Guide to Oral Health and Smart Choices and a children's book, Dorothy and the Tale of the Lost Tooth. A public speaker, practicing clinician, and personal dental consultant, Heather balances her professional life with being a wife and mother to twin daughters. She lives in Tampa, FL, where she enjoys family time and the beach.Special Offer: LATEBLOOMERS20 for 20% off total order to my website www.simplysilvermouthwash.comConnect with Heather:Website: www.simplysilvermouthwash.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplySilverMouthwashFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplysilvermouthwash1Instagram: @simplysilvermouthwashTikTok: @heatherthehygienist1X: @ourhygienistThank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.us. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

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Join host Sarah Olivieri in this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, where she shares invaluable strategies on how to start making smart choices using simple data. Discover the importance of tracking key metrics weekly without depending on complex dashboards or automation. Learn how to balance outcome and execution goals, identify critical data points, and integrate data review into your routine for effective decision-making. Sarah also introduces her coaching program 'Thrive' for nonprofit executive directors and offers more resources for impactful leadership. Episode Highlights The Importance of Data in Nonprofits Overcoming Data Challenges Simple Data Tracking Techniques Choosing the Right Data Points Execution vs. Outcome Goals Monitoring and Analyzing Data Integrating Data Review into Meetings Resource The Board Clarity Club A monthly membership for boards that provides training and live expert support to help your board have total clarity on how to be the best board possible. Learn More >> About Your Host Have you seen Casino Royale? That moment when Vespa slides in elegantly, opposite James, all charming smile, razor-sharp wit and mighty brainpower, and says, “I'm the money”? Well, your host, Sarah Olivieri has been likened to Vespa by one of her clients – not just because she's charming, beautiful and brainy– but because that bold statement “I'm the money” was, as it turned out, right ON the money. Sarah helps nonprofits transform their organizations from failing to thriving. And she's very, very good at it. She's brought nonprofits back from the brink of insolvency. She's averted major cash-flow crises, solved funding droughts, board conflicts and everything in between… and so she has literally become “the money” for many of the organizations she works with. As the former director of 3 nonprofits and founder of 5 for-profit businesses, she understands, deeply, the challenges and complexities facing organizations and she's created a framework, called The Impact Method®️, which can help you simplify operations, build aligned teams and make a bigger impact without getting overwhelmed or burning out – and Every. Single. One. Of her clients that have implemented her methodologies have achieved the most incredible results. Sarah is also a #1 international bestselling author, holds a BA from the University of Chicago with a focus on globalization and its effect on marginalized cultures, and a master's degree in Humanistic and Multicultural Education from SUNY New Paltz. Access additional training at www.pivotground.com/funding-secrets or apply for the THRiVE Program for personalized support at www.pivotground.com/application Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn. Connect with Sarah: On LinkedIn>> On Facebook>> Subscribe on YouTube>>

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3475: The article by Tyler Tervooren discusses the power of decision automation in reducing mental fatigue and improving productivity. By streamlining routine choices, individuals can conserve cognitive energy for more important decisions. Practical strategies, such as creating personal policies and simplifying daily habits, help optimize decision-making and enhance overall efficiency. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/decision-automation/ Quotes to ponder: "Every decision you make throughout the day takes energy, and the more decisions you make, the more exhausted you become." "By automating small, repetitive choices, you free up mental bandwidth for the decisions that truly matter." "A well-designed system for decision-making helps you focus on what's important without getting bogged down by the trivial." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3475: The article by Tyler Tervooren discusses the power of decision automation in reducing mental fatigue and improving productivity. By streamlining routine choices, individuals can conserve cognitive energy for more important decisions. Practical strategies, such as creating personal policies and simplifying daily habits, help optimize decision-making and enhance overall efficiency. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/decision-automation/ Quotes to ponder: "Every decision you make throughout the day takes energy, and the more decisions you make, the more exhausted you become." "By automating small, repetitive choices, you free up mental bandwidth for the decisions that truly matter." "A well-designed system for decision-making helps you focus on what's important without getting bogged down by the trivial." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3475: The article by Tyler Tervooren discusses the power of decision automation in reducing mental fatigue and improving productivity. By streamlining routine choices, individuals can conserve cognitive energy for more important decisions. Practical strategies, such as creating personal policies and simplifying daily habits, help optimize decision-making and enhance overall efficiency. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/decision-automation/ Quotes to ponder: "Every decision you make throughout the day takes energy, and the more decisions you make, the more exhausted you become." "By automating small, repetitive choices, you free up mental bandwidth for the decisions that truly matter." "A well-designed system for decision-making helps you focus on what's important without getting bogged down by the trivial." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3474: Tyler Tervooren explores how automating small decisions can free up mental energy for life's bigger challenges. By creating routines and systems for repetitive choices, you conserve willpower, reduce stress, and maintain focus on what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/decision-automation/ Quotes to ponder: "Your willpower is a finite resource that gets depleted as you use it throughout the day." "When you create systems that handle repetitive choices for you, you're freeing your mind to focus on what truly matters." "Automation doesn't remove decisions from your life; it simply streamlines the unimportant ones." Episode references: The Paradox of Choice: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696 Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3474: Tyler Tervooren explores how automating small decisions can free up mental energy for life's bigger challenges. By creating routines and systems for repetitive choices, you conserve willpower, reduce stress, and maintain focus on what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/decision-automation/ Quotes to ponder: "Your willpower is a finite resource that gets depleted as you use it throughout the day." "When you create systems that handle repetitive choices for you, you're freeing your mind to focus on what truly matters." "Automation doesn't remove decisions from your life; it simply streamlines the unimportant ones." Episode references: The Paradox of Choice: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696 Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3474: Tyler Tervooren explores how automating small decisions can free up mental energy for life's bigger challenges. By creating routines and systems for repetitive choices, you conserve willpower, reduce stress, and maintain focus on what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/decision-automation/ Quotes to ponder: "Your willpower is a finite resource that gets depleted as you use it throughout the day." "When you create systems that handle repetitive choices for you, you're freeing your mind to focus on what truly matters." "Automation doesn't remove decisions from your life; it simply streamlines the unimportant ones." Episode references: The Paradox of Choice: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/0060005696 Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into gut health and Dr. Vincent Pedre's GutSMART Protocol to help you take control of your gut and its microbiome. You'll hear us discuss: 1. Dr. Pedre's holistic approach to gut health 2. How to personalize your gut health plan 3. Causes, symptoms, and treatment for leaky gut 4. Environmental toxins and long-term health effects 5. The microbiome and gut health Dr. Vincent Pedre is an expert specializing in health optimization and wellness programs with a focus on gut health. He is the Founder and CEO of Dr. Pedre Wellness and Gut Health, and board-certified in yoga, medical acupuncture, and functional medicine. Dr. Pedre is also a speaker and author of two books, "Happy Gut" and "The GutSMART Protocol." Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

In this episode, Paul Levitin talks to Dr. Bo Bennett, a social psychologist, about the concepts of logical fallacies and cognitive biases, and how they affect human decision-making. Get $50 off custom nutrition coaching when you say "Paul from Change Made Easy sent me" The episode touches on broader themes of achieving personal success through small, incremental changes over time. Highlights include principles from Daniel Kahneman's 'Thinking, Fast and Slow,' the self-licensing effect, and tips for curating one's environment for better decision-making. Key moments: 02:17 Logical Fallacies Explained 04:35 Cognitive Biases and Their Impact 08:43 Practical Tips for Better Decision-Making 10:53 The Power of Environment in Habit Formation 28:17 Self-Licensing and Rationalization 33:21 Steps to Achieve Lifelong Success 38:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Alan is back after a month of exciting crossovers on the Very Dental Podcast Network! He dives into his holiday craziness (tuba concerts galore!), reflects on consumerism and making thoughtful purchases, and shares valuable advice on navigating dental technology decisions. Plus, he gives a shout-out to Precision Dental Lab (his awesome lab tech neighbor)! Key Takeaways: Support is Key: When investing in dental technology, prioritize companies with excellent customer service and support. Don't Rush: Waiting to purchase technology can be beneficial. Prices may drop, and newer, better versions often come out quickly. Simplify Decisions: Gather information and seek advice to eliminate choices and make your decision-making process easier. Value Your Lab Tech: Consider your lab tech's preferences and expertise when making technology choices that impact them. Some links from the show: Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad Tuba Christmas Grand Rapids Tuba Christmas Event Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy (Netflix Documentary) Dr. Brian Baliwas' Instagram Page (@sfdentalnerd) CAD-Ray Zirc Dental Products Cosmedent Microcopy Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!  

In this episode, I'm sharing a run-down of the 4 categories of investments that serve as umbrellas for all the things you *could* purchase to support your business growth. 1. Software 2. Brand 3. Gear 4. Education Each has several subcategories, too, so we'll walk through how to determine what will serve your business well AND I'll give you some recommendations to narrow down the scope.   Of course, I also want to share a little more about The Homestyle Accelerator as well because I am so excited about the potential of this program and our conversations to support you in a direct way with the growth of your art and business. Enrollment opens TODAY (Nov. 25 2004) so you can check out all the details and enroll (or get on the waitlist for next time) at https://leahoconnelll.com/homestyle // Links mentioned //  Software:  Honeybook: https://www.honeybook.com Sprout Studio: https://www.sproutstudio.com Pic-time: https://www.pic-time.com Pixieset: https://www.pixieset.com Cloudspot: https://www.cloudspot.io Kartra: https://www.kartra.com Mailchimp: https://www.mailchimp.com Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/c/O75MQU Brand:  Tonic: https://www.tonic.site Davy and Krista: https://daveyandkrista.com/home Elizabeth McCravey: https://www.elizabethmccravey.com Carly Schematic Design: https://schematicdesign.co/ Greenchair Stories: https://www.greenchairstories.com Moo: https://www.moo.com Gear:  B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com Adorama: https://www.adorama.com KEH: https://www.keh.com (secondhand) MBP: https://www.mbp.com (secondhand) Education: (check out the wonderful offers from these former guests on Photo Fuel) Rachel Larsen Weaver: https://www.rachellarsenweaver.com Morgan Williams: https://morganwilliamsphoto.com/ Sabrina Gebhardt: https://www.sabrinagebhardt.com In person retreat/conference for 2025 The Reset Conference: https://www.theresetconference.com The Homestyle Accelerator! my 6 week small group coaching program - all the details here: https://www.leahoconnell.com/homestyle    

Smart Choices to Lower Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk with Dr. Eleonora TeplinskyHow the impacts of exercise, sugar & alcohol affect your risk + how supplements and certain foods affect risk and recurrence.Is your lifestyle supporting your health, or could small changes make a big impact when it comes to breast cancer?What if you could lower your breast cancer risk with simple adjustments to your nutrition and daily habits?Ready to uncover the simple yet powerful steps you can take to improve your survivorship and support your recovery?In this EXTENDED SPECIAL COMPILATION EPISODE taken from the best parts of three separate interviews with Dr. Teplinsky, you will uncover the latest research and tips to reduce your risk and recurrence.Tune in to discover choices that can make a world of difference for your health future, as Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky shares her expert insights on preventing cancer and boosting wellness!In this episode, you will learn:The role of nutrition in breast cancer prevention and survivorshipHow plant-based diets can help reduce breast cancer riskThe importance of limiting processed foods and increasing plant-based optionsVitamin D's crucial role for breast cancer survivorsVitamin D2 vs. D3: Which is one should I take and why.Soy - not what you thought & the role of soy in a breast cancerHelpful supplements and which to avoidHow outdoor sun exposure plays a crucial role for your vitamin DTamoxifen's effect on cholesterol and managing heart healthAnastrozole and certain foods or spicesZolidex and the need or not for a "multiplier"Alcohol and sugar's impact on breast cancer recurrenceLatest studies on sugar -- the truths you may not want to know but shouldMeat consumption and cancer riskBalanced, plant-based diet breakdown for heart and breast healthDr. Teplinsky's approach to personalized prevention plansSelf-exams and breast health guidelines that you must know now!Abnormal findings and what shouldn't be ignoredThe emotional challenge of discovering a lumpShould you seek out a second opinions for your cancer careHow to advocate for yourself during medical appointmentsSmall but essential lifestyle edits for reducing your breast cancer riskExercise and cancer recurrenceWhich nutrition choices can lower cancer riskHealthier alcohol choices to reduce cancer riskWhat toxins in your daily life need to be reduced and how to do itThe ongoing debate over dairy and cancer... And much moreGUEST EXPERT:DR. ELEONORA TEPLINSKYBreast & GYN Oncologist / Host of the podcast "Interludes"ABOUT :Dr. Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. She is the the Head of Breast Medical Oncology at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care in Paramus, NJ and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.She started the INTERLUDE podcast as a way to share the stories of women who have been affected with cancer as a way to provide support, inspiration, encouragement, hope and strength to other women who are also going through similar experiences.MORE ON DR. TEPLINSKY:

We all face challenging, heartbreaking experiences that require us to make important decisions. Author, speaker, and lawyer Wendy Patrick shares from her book "Why Bad Looks Good: Biblical Wisdom to Make Smart Choices in Life, Love, and Friendship." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

We all face challenging, heartbreaking experiences that require us to make important decisions. Author, speaker, and lawyer Wendy Patrick shares from her book “Why Bad Looks Good: Biblical Wisdom to Make Smart Choices in Life, Love, and Friendship.” Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. Taking small actions every day leads to great results. Author Darren Hardy calls it “The Compound Effect”, and it holds for a lot of things in life. In this episode, I'll discuss how I've realized it's deeply relevant to English learning and speaking. I experienced it in acting school, in the accent training courses I took, and in the past decade in teaching and building my business. I see it in my students as well, as they put in the work day in day out, not seeing immediate results but then reach a breakthrough and impact other people around them. See more information and links here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/15/

On this episode of Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Torkil Færø, a general practitioner and emergency physician with extensive experience in healthcare. Dr. Farrow discusses the impact of lifestyle stresses on our health using The Pulse Cure, drawing from his 25-year career and thousands of consultations. He shares insights on the evolution of his career and the pivotal moment that inspired a shift in his approach to health. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on optimizing your well-being. Time Stamps:  00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:01:07 - Dr. Torkel Farrow's Career Journey 00:02:01 - Personal Health Transformation 00:03:10 - The Role of Lifestyle in Disease 00:04:16 - The Importance of Preventative Medicine 00:05:45 - Proactive vs. Reactive Healthcare 00:06:43 - Smart Choices for Better Health 00:08:09 - The Impact of Alcohol on Health 00:09:07 - Balancing Stress and Recovery 00:09:30 - Heart Rate and Health 00:12:07 - Using Wearables to Manage Stress 00:14:24 - Alcohol and Sleep Quality 00:16:08 - The Vicious Cycle of Alcohol and Stress 00:17:00 - Personal Experience with Alcohol Reduction 00:18:34 - The Value of Wearables in Monitoring Health 00:19:00 - Potential Downsides of Wearables 00:21:18 - Empowerment Through Wearables 00:21:48 - Strategies for a Longer Life 00:22:01 - Key Lifestyle Changes for Longevity 00:25:08 - Exercise and Muscle Health 00:26:25 - The Importance of Good Relationships 00:28:24 - Balancing Work and Social Life 00:30:08 - Overview of "The Pulse Cure" Book 00:32:02 - Key Takeaways on Using Wearables 00:33:35 - Heart Rate Variability and Women's Health 00:35:00 - Understanding Heart Rate Variability 00:36:06 - Advice to Younger Self 00:36:41 - Conclusion and Contact Information More About Dr. Torkil Færø: Dr Torkil Færø is a general practitioner and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and photographer.  In 1996, he was one of the first Norwegian medics to work for Doctors Without Borders when he worked in war-torn Angola. Over a 25-year career as a freelance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had tens of thousands of consultations, and gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He has learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies. Færø is also an award-winning photographer, author of Kamerakuren (The Camera Cure), and has made documentaries about his pilgrimages to Nidaros and Santiago de Compostela. An inveterate traveler, he has made his way by bicycle, motorbike, kayak, boat, and car through over 80 countries and speaks eight languages. He lives in Oslo with his wife and two children. Resources from this Episode: The Pulse Cure Website Dr. Torkil on Instagram Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

Happy Holidays! Please enjoy this Best Of episode. Clark returns January 2nd. Clark explains the forces behind a reversal in home building trends, bringing more affordable homes to the housing market. Also today: New data shows the net cost of attending college is moderating. Clark discusses cost factors to consider when choosing a college and most importantly - a course of study and skill set. Is prestige worth the price, or is it better to hold the cost and borrowing down? Plus, a NEVER NEVER rule on student loans.  Back To Smaller Homes: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 College Major and School Choice Decisions: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show Goodbye Bathtub and Living Room. America's Homes Are Shrinking. Divvy Wants to Make Rent-to-Own Deals Easy. Many Customers Find Them Hard. Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? Want high earnings? Focus on the major, not a college's prestige Student Loan Payments Are Restarting: 4 Things To Know How Do Student Loans Work? 7 Things to Know ‘I've had this black cloud looming over me': How private lenders have left millions of college students with no hope for the future Simple Interest: Who Benefits, With Formula and Example Rule of 78: Definition, How Lenders Use It, and Calculation Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Why Clark Howard Shifted to a Digital Wallet and You Should Too Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices