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Executive Summary In this Prosperity Podcast episode, Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw dig into a question every ambitious person eventually faces: why do smart, capable people still miss great opportunities? Kim doesn't exempt herself, sharing a live example of an opportunity sitting on her own desk that she's already two weeks late on, simply because time got eaten by other priorities. Kim breaks the problem into two forces: time and money. Time is always a function of priorities, and money is rarely about having enough, it's about having it liquid and ready to move. She revisits the idea of an opportunity fund, citing Nelson Nash's famous line that if you're in a position of cash, opportunities will seek you out, and challenges listeners to ask whether their own opportunity fund is actually liquid and leverageable. The conversation then turns to relationships and presence. Kim shares what she learned from recent time spent with tax expert Tom Wheelwright and a room full of entrepreneurs, including the power of proximity, a give first mantra, and why learning to say no quickly is just as valuable as saying yes. She closes with her go-to tool for evaluating whether an opportunity is actually right for a given person: the Kolbe profile. Links & Resources Mentioned Kolbe assessment: https://www.kolbe.com Prosperity Thinkers website: https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Contact Kim directly: hello@prosperitythinkers.com Keywords financial freedom, Prosperity Thinkers, opportunity fund, cash flow, wealth preservation, confidence, whole life insurance, financial education, mindset, Nelson Nash, power of proximity, Kolbe profile, give first mantra, liquidity, missed opportunities, recommendation, business networking, traditional financial advice, decision making, franchise opportunities Episode Highlights [00:00:34 - 00:01:00] Kim admits she has personally missed opportunities, including one currently sitting on her own desk.  [00:01:00 - 00:02:00] Kim explains missing an opportunity because of time, which she says is always a function of priorities.  [00:02:00 - 00:02:40] Kim shares Nelson Nash's line: "If you're in a position of cash, opportunities will seek you out." [00:02:40 - 00:03:00] Kim asks listeners whether their own opportunity fund is truly liquid and leverageable. [00:03:00 - 00:04:00] Spencer references Kim's recent time with Tom Wheelwright and a room of 50 entrepreneurs. [00:04:00 - 00:05:00] Kim describes the power of proximity and the importance of being fully present in the room. [00:05:00 - 00:06:00] Kim explains her give first mantra and why going into a room to get rarely works. [00:06:00 - 00:07:00] Spencer and Kim discuss how yeses need to happen fast while no analysis paralysis is allowed. [00:07:00 - 00:08:00] Kim calls "no" a complete sentence and describes using a parking lot for undecided opportunities. [00:08:00 - 00:09:00] Kim shares her habit of taking selfies with new contacts to remember who they are and why. [00:09:00 - 00:10:00] Spencer highlights how selfies help memory and make people feel seen, even in a friendly no. [00:10:00 - 00:12:00] Kim names the Kolbe profile as her go-to tool for helping people determine if an opportunity fits them. [00:12:00 - 00:13:00] Spencer closes the episode and invites listeners to follow the podcast and check out the socials.  

In this insightful episode, Rich Potter, Franchise Business Consultant of Franchise Heroes, shares how to transition from corporate success into structured business ownership without costly mistakes. If you're a burned-out executive considering entrepreneurship but unsure how to start or whether to buy versus build, you won't want to miss it.You will discover:- Why talking to people who have already done it is the most important first step- How franchising provides a proven game plan and support instead of starting from zero- What questions to ask existing owners during validation to uncover real risks and rewardsThis episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 1 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quizRich Potter is a multi-business owner and franchise consultant who helps burned-out executives and veterans transition from corporate careers into structured business ownership. After more than a decade in corporate sales, he moved into entrepreneurship and has since built, scaled, and exited multiple businesses while continuing to actively operate today. His perspective is shaped by real-world experience as both an advisor and an active owner. Rich focuses on helping people avoid costly mistakes, reduce unnecessary risk, and build businesses designed to support the life they want to live.Want to learn more about Rich Potter's work at Franchise Heroes? Check out his website at https://franchiseheroes.co/Connect with Rich through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-potter-533381a/

Most people were never taught how to manage money. Yet they're expected to navigate rising housing costs, student debt, investing, retirement planning, and an economy that often feels stacked against them. In this episode of Career Sessions, Career Lessons, JR Lowry sits down with Carrie Joy Grimes, founder of WorkMoney and author of the USA Today bestselling book The Joy of Money, to explore why financial success has far more to do with psychology than spreadsheets. Carrie explains why shame and avoidance keep so many people financially stuck, how small behavioral changes compound into long-term wealth, and why the biggest obstacle to financial security often isn't a lack of knowledge—it's the stories we tell ourselves about money. They also discuss: Why "I'm just bad with money" is one of the most damaging beliefs you can haveThe surprising connection between money habits and career successWhy budgeting should create freedom—not guiltHow to overcome financial avoidance and build confidence one small step at a timeWhy chasing the next hot investment rarely beats mastering the fundamentalsHow to think about raises, retirement savings, and building wealth in today's challenging economy Whether you're just starting your career or trying to gain greater financial confidence after years in the workforce, this conversation offers practical, encouraging advice that can help you take control of both your money and your future.Subscribe to Career Sessions on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts for weekly episodes like this. Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/carrie-joy-grimes/.For more career guidance and resources, subscribe to my member community at https://community/pathwise.io

“Wherever you are, be there.” – Jim RohnOne of the most common questions people ask me is: “I already know what to do—so why can't I do it?”Whether it's workplace productivity, phone distraction, missed workouts, healthy eating, or simply getting to bed on time, the gap between knowing and doing almost never comes down to willpower. In this minisode, I break down the core reason behind the "execution gap"—and why underperformance is almost always a structural problem rather than a lack of motivation.I also walk you through the WIN Method: the exact 3-step framework I use with high-growth organizations to optimize daily performance, eliminate stress, and design an environment where winning becomes automatic.We get super tactical in this one! Let's go...Onward,JamesPS —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 25K+ other subscribers on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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How to Protect Your Mental Energy and Make Better Decisions Every Day   Every day, we make hundreds of decisions—many so small we barely notice them. Yet each one quietly consumes mental energy. Over time, those choices add up, leaving us mentally drained when the decisions that truly matter finally arrive. In this episode, I explore why decision fatigue affects all of us, regardless of intelligence, experience, or success. I'll share practical strategies I've used to simplify daily choices, protect mental bandwidth, and make clearer decisions with greater confidence. We'll discuss how small systems, intentional routines, recovery, and thoughtful boundaries can reduce overwhelm and help you focus your energy where it creates the greatest impact. When we stop wasting energy on unnecessary decisions, we gain the clarity to lead ourselves—and others—with greater purpose. Because resilience isn't about doing more; it's about making better decisions with the energy we have. If you've ever ended the day wondering why your discipline disappeared, this conversation will help you understand why—and, more importantly, what you can do about it.    

Every doctor and high-achieving professional knows what it feels like to lie awake with a brain that refuses to stop - replaying a decision made that afternoon, running tomorrow's list at midnight, scanning ahead for what might go wrong. Our ingrained programming tells us that more thinking keeps us safe and keeps things running. But there is a cost to that, and our analytical brains (the very thing that makes us good at our jobs) may be the reason we can't rest.In this conversation with Giles Croft, former NHS surgeon and coach, we explore what happens when the brain's analytical, planning, threat-scanning part takes over completely - and what your right brain already knows how to do that most of us have never been properly introduced to.We cover:The difference between left-brain and right-brain consciousness, and why doctors and high achievers are trained to default to the analytical modeGiles's own experience of a TIA - and what the temporary loss of his left brain revealed about the default state that sits underneath all the thinkingWhy "just stop overthinking" is advice that doesn't reach the actual problemHow the brain "pre-lives" the future, and why this feels like vigilance but functions like anxietyWhat it actually feels like to step out of left-brain dominance - and the small, practical ways to do itWhy our default state is not stress - it only feels that way because we've been away from calm for a long timeThis episode is for you if you lie awake replaying a conversation with a colleague, a patient or a client; if you find yourself planning three weeks ahead on a Sunday evening, or even on holiday, your mind is running its usual commentary. What we discuss may help you understand what is really beneath all that noise, and whether the calm you're looking for has been there the whole time.

Three genuinely sharp financial minds sit down today and, one by one, admit to the same kind of dumb money moves everyone else makes. Not because they didn't know better. Because knowing better and doing better turn out to be two completely different skills, and your brain is very good at making bad ideas feel reasonable in the moment. This episode isn't about learning new investment tactics. It's about learning to recognize the exact moment your own mind starts working against you, and what to do about it before it costs you.What You'll Walk Away WithThe three specific flavors of overconfidence that combine into what one expert calls "a recipe for disaster"Why "I'll wait until it comes back" is one of the most dangerous sentences an investor can say to themselves, and when it's actually trueThe surprising reason financially literate people still make emotional money mistakes, according to research on an unrelated professionA simple writing exercise that makes you far more likely to stick to your own financial planWhy betting on what's familiar, your employer's stock, your home country's market, is quietly one of the riskiest things you can doA martial-arts-inspired mental trick for turning your own biases into tools instead of trapsThe real reason "this time is different" almost always feels true and is almost always the wrong conclusion to act onWhy This Matters NowIn your 40s, you've likely made enough financial decisions to have a track record, some smart, some you'd rather not revisit. The goal isn't to eliminate emotion from money; that's not realistic, and it's not even the point. It's to recognize the specific moments your gut is about to overrule your plan, and to have something in place, a rule, a person, a system, that catches you before it does. Confidence with money doesn't come from never being tempted to make a bad call. It comes from knowing exactly what you'll do when you are.From the BasementThe crew's year-long trivia championship takes a wild turn with a Spanish treasure fleet question that somehow ends in someone getting bonus points for pure luck, which is a fittingly ironic way to close an episode all about how bad we are at judging our own luck.Resources MentionedThe Behavioral Investor by Daniel Crosby — second edition available for preorderAfford Anything podcast — Paula Pant's showPersonal Finance for Long-Term Investors podcast — Jesse Cramer's showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being successful in your career does not automatically make financial decisions easier. Fear, compassion, overconfidence, and FOMO can influence even the smartest investors. Advice from friends, social media, or AI can also sound compelling without accounting for your full financial picture. In this episode, Jeremiah and Laura explore the behavioral patterns behind financial decisions, how personal experiences shape our relationship with money, and why a clear plan can help create a better filter for important choices. Understanding what may be driving your decisions is the first step toward making wiser financial choices instead of letting emotion take the lead. #behavioralfinance #financialplanning #investing #businessowner #entrepreneur #financialdecisions #wealthmanagement ---       Information and ideas discussed are general comments and cannot be relied upon as pertaining to your specific situation, do not constitute legal/financial advice, and do not create an attorney-client or fiduciary relationship. Examples discussed are fictional. You should consult your own advisor/attorney and do your own diligence prior to making any decisions. Investments involve risk and the possibility of loss, including the loss of principal. All situations are different, and results may vary. Randy Barkley is a life insurance agent CA license # 0518567 and Jeremiah Lee is a California licensed attorney and is responsible for this communication. Advisory services offered through TriCord Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory firm.   

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 3646: Ornella Grosz explores the hidden psychological biases that cause even financially savvy people to make poor spending decisions, from treating different sources of money unequally to falling for sales and impulse purchases. She offers practical strategies to build better habits, helping listeners rethink how they value every dollar and make decisions that strengthen long-term financial health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/why-smart-people-make-bad-spending-decisions/ Quotes to ponder: "Every financial decision should be made based on its effect on your overall financial wealth." "A dollar here and a dollar there equals real money" "A sale and discount doesn't necessarily mean you are saving money." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 3646: Ornella Grosz explores the hidden psychological biases that cause even financially savvy people to make poor spending decisions, from treating different sources of money unequally to falling for sales and impulse purchases. She offers practical strategies to build better habits, helping listeners rethink how they value every dollar and make decisions that strengthen long-term financial health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/why-smart-people-make-bad-spending-decisions/ Quotes to ponder: "Every financial decision should be made based on its effect on your overall financial wealth." "A dollar here and a dollar there equals real money" "A sale and discount doesn't necessarily mean you are saving money." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 3646: Ornella Grosz explores the hidden psychological biases that cause even financially savvy people to make poor spending decisions, from treating different sources of money unequally to falling for sales and impulse purchases. She offers practical strategies to build better habits, helping listeners rethink how they value every dollar and make decisions that strengthen long-term financial health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/why-smart-people-make-bad-spending-decisions/ Quotes to ponder: "Every financial decision should be made based on its effect on your overall financial wealth." "A dollar here and a dollar there equals real money" "A sale and discount doesn't necessarily mean you are saving money." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generative AI is changing how project teams work—but too many professionals are still treating it like a smarter search engine. The result? Generic prompts, generic outputs, and a growing tendency to trust polished responses without applying the critical thinking that makes great project leaders valuable in the first place.In this episode, Galen Low sits down with AI consultant and educator Mashhood Ahmed to explore why curiosity, context, and strategic questioning matter more than ever. Together, they unpack how AI can amplify—not replace—human judgment, and share practical ways leaders can help their teams move beyond surface-level prompting toward more thoughtful, effective collaboration with AI.Resources from this episode:Join the Digital Project Manager CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Mashhood on LinkedIn and TikTokVisit M1 Consultants Inc.

"I know this." Andrew May hears it from some of the smartest people in the country, right before they admit they are doing none of it. The gap between what we know and what we do is not a willpower problem or a time problem, and treating it like one is exactly why nothing changes. He breaks down the difference between self-awareness and self-regulation, and the small, almost embarrassing first step that actually closes it. This episode was originally published on the Healthed podcast with Dr David Lim. You can find the original interview here.Visit the Healthed website: https://www.healthed.com.au/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Former social justice warrior Keri Smith joins the Chicks on the Right to discuss her journey out of the woke movement, why ideological movements begin to resemble cults, and what finally changed her mind.The conversation dives into the psychology of political radicalization, social media echo chambers, Charlie Kirk's murder, Candace Owens' growing online movement, the dangers of conspiracy thinking, and why so many people struggle to leave ideological communities once they've become part of their identity.The episode also tackles the Tate brothers' latest legal troubles, influencer culture, and how internet personalities can build audiences through outrage and division.Topics include:Escaping woke ideologyWhy political movements become cultsCharlie Kirk's murder and public reactionCandace Owens' influence onlineSocial media radicalizationIsrael and conspiracy communitiesTate brothers' arrestModern conservative mediaFaith, identity, and finding purposeIf you enjoy conversations about politics, culture, media, and current events, be sure to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments below.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Jill and Mark discuss a $50 million Ponzi scheme that ensnared dozens of investors with promises of big, risk-free returns. Then, they break down the emotional manipulation tactics scammers use to gain your trust and how to protect yourself as AI makes fraud more sophisticated and hard to spot than ever.Plus: A burned-out caller is desperate for a career reset and wonders how long she can afford to coast on her savings before figuring out her next move.Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE.

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Have you ever looked around at your life and thought... "Everything is fine... so why do I feel so stuck?" This week, we're exploring one of the most common challenges I hear from high-achieving professionals. They have successful careers, strong reputations, and lives that look great from the outside, but inside, they can't shake the feeling that they've been standing still. In this episode, we explore why smart, capable people often stay stuck for years, even when they know they're meant for something more. You'll learn: Why success itself can become part of the problem How our identities keep us attached to lives we've outgrown Why doing the same things produces the same thinking The trap of waiting for the "right opportunity" Why momentum always feels awkward at first How embarrassment keeps high achievers from becoming beginners again The role community plays in creating lasting change Three simple things you can do today to start building momentum If you've been telling yourself that next year will be different, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Profiling Evil, I sit down with Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames from A Little Bit Culty for a raw and honest conversation about cult behavior, coercive control, undue influence and the slow erosion of personal autonomy. They were inside NXIVM, the organization led by Keith Raniere, who was convicted in federal court in 2019 of racketeering, sex trafficking, attempted sex trafficking, forced labor conspiracy and other crimes. In 2020, Raniere was sentenced to 120 years in prison. But this conversation isn't just about NXIVM. It's about how control can be disguised as self-improvement, leadership training, discipline, personal growth, spiritual development or belonging. Sarah and Nippy explain how people don't usually walk into a destructive group knowing what it really is. They walk in because they're looking for purpose, community, answers, confidence, healing or a better version of themselves. That's what makes this discussion so important. We talk about the first hooks, the love bombing, the status systems, the pressure to ignore red flags, the “us versus them” thinking, the sunk cost fallacy, the fear of admitting you were wrong and the painful moment when a person finally realizes the leader is not who they claimed to be.Sarah shares how her intuition warned her early, but how those warnings were slowly trained out of her. Nippy talks about susceptibility, blind spots, loyalty, shame and why assuming “that could never happen to me” may be one of the most dangerous beliefs a person can carry.Their podcast, A Little Bit Culty, focuses on helping people understand, heal from and avoid abusive systems “one little red flag at a time,” and their book, A Little Bit Culty, is described as a guide to understanding how manipulation and control take hold, and how people can begin to break free. From a criminal behavior perspective, this episode looks at how predatory personalities study vulnerability. They don't always begin with threats. Often, they begin with charm, praise, status, access and the promise that you can become something better if you'll just trust the process. That's where control gets dangerous. Not when it looks obvious, but when it looks helpful. This is a conversation for parents, students, true crime followers, faith communities, business leaders, coaches, creators and anyone who wants to better understand coercive control before it reaches the point of crisis. Because cult tactics aren't limited to cults. They can show up in relationships, workplaces, political movements, wellness groups, online communities, business cultures and anywhere a person uses trust to gain power over someone else.#ProfilingEvil #ALittleBitCulty #SarahEdmondson #NippyAmes #NXIVM #KeithRaniere #CoerciveControl #UndueInfluence #CultBehavior #CultSurvivors #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeCon #CriminalBehavior #PredatorBehavior #Manipulation #Gaslighting #LoveBombing #PsychologicalControl #SurvivorVoices #CrimeAnalysis #BehavioralAnalysis #CultRecovery #RedFlags #TrueCrimePodcast #MappingEvil========================================A Little Bit Culty: https://alittlebitculty.com/========================================20% OFF Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26========================================Discounts on eBikes: https://aipasbike.com/?ref=PROFILINGEVILReferral Coupon Code: PROFILINGEVIL========================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================

Why do intelligent, successful people make costly financial mistakes? This week on The Financial Quarterback radio show, Josh sits down with Certified Financial Planner and Certified Financial Therapist Bobbi Rebell for a fascinating conversation about the emotional side of money. From panic-selling during market downturns to overspending, relationship dynamics, and retirement expectations, they explore why our financial decisions are often driven more by psychology than logic. The discussion also dives into the growing field of financial therapy, why knowledge alone doesn't create good financial outcomes, and how understanding your own money behaviors can lead to better long-term results. Josh also examines what celebrity relationships and high-profile prenups can teach everyday families about protecting wealth, planning ahead, and making financial decisions without letting emotions take over. Whether you're preparing for retirement, managing family finances, or simply trying to become a more disciplined investor, this episode offers practical insights that can help you build a stronger financial future. Topics Covered: Why financial success is often more about behavior than math How fear and pride can lead even experienced investors to make costly mistakes What financial therapy is—and how it helps people make better money decisions Why many retirees need to adjust expectations instead of taking excessive investment risk The psychology behind financial infidelity and hidden money behaviors Lessons from a high-profile celebrity marriage on prenups, trust, and protecting family wealth How emotions shape investing, spending, and long-term financial planning Practical ways to make smarter financial decisions regardless of market conditions Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe' so you never miss a play. If you're enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!

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In this episode, Jake and Cory dig into reasons smart, successful people still make bad investment decisions. Pointing to recency bias, overconfidence, and financial media that markets fear and greed instead of sound strategy.  They break down their belief of compound interest (not stock picking) being a better path to retirement, and ways "save first, spend second" can solve more money problems than people realize.  The conversation wraps with a candid look at money in relationships. Reasons joint vs. separate accounts matter less than actually talking about finances, and ways couples can get aligned instead of avoiding the conversation altogether. --------------- Get your complimentary guide to retirement https://falconwealthadvisors.com/jake-falcon-book-signup.html?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=rr_ebook   Get Jake's weekly blog https://falconwealthadvisors.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=upticks#ID2GUSO1Sj8Upy1QWdqVxHOM   Question for Jake and Cory? Email Luke → luke@falconwealthadvisors.com  Watch clips of this episode on YouTube https://youtube.com/@uptickspodcast?si=H2Nj_aq7Jdh9AIc4   Follow Jake and Cory https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en  https://www.instagram.com/corybittnerkc/  #investingwisely #wealthbuilding #financialfreedom #retiresooner #smartmoneymoves

My guest today, John Just, Global Educator with Know Be 4, has trained millions of learners across seventy thousand organizations worldwide.Real cybercrime stories. AI threats. Ransomware attacks. Social engineering tactics that are working against you right now.CHAPTERS00:00 Know Before Platform Overview: Security Awareness Training That Actually Works02:30 Phish Alert Button: How Employees Stop Real Attacks in Real Time05:30 Law Firm Nearly Wires $1M to Hackers: Stopped by Training07:00 Social Engineering Is the Top Breach Vector: Why Tech Alone Fails09:30 Building a Security Culture: Flip the Weakest Link Myth12:00 Psychology Behind Phishing Simulations: Why the Gotcha Approach Backfires14:30 AI-Powered Threats: Spear Phishing Is Now Scalable and Cheap17:00 Voice Cloning and Deepfakes: The New Face of Social Engineering19:30 Gamifying Security: Rewards, Reporting, and Real Culture Change21:30 Inside Man Series: Hollywood-Quality Cybersecurity Training Content24:00 KSAT Platform and Security Culture Survey: Measure What Matters25:30 ADA AI Orchestration Agent: Personalized Security Training at Scale28:00 K-12 and University Cybersecurity: Protecting Schools on Shoestring Budgets30:30 Deepfake Simulation Tool: Train Employees Using Your Own CEO's Face33:00 How to Run Phishing Tests Without Destroying Employee Trust35:00 KnowBefore Con, Inside Man Season 7, and What's Coming NextHosted by David Dean Mauro — experienced former trial lawyer, AI Security Advisor, FBI InfraGard member, VP of NetGain Technologies and Author, Moving Target Trilogy Book Series (#1 Amazon Hot New Release 2026).Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.True crime enters our homes and businesses daily. Learn from actual people who fight it daily and show you how in a thriller story. The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.Special Author pricing (30% off) The Moving Target Trilogy. Book 3 to be released September 22nd, 2026. Start with any of them. Be a Moving Target.Special Author pricing (30% off) Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon!

In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Dr. Abbie Marono, behavioral scientist, author, and international expert on trust, influence, body language, and human behavior.Dr. Marono has trained the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and numerous federal agencies on behavioral analysis, interviewing, and nonverbal communication. In this conversation, she explains how to better understand people, build trust faster, communicate more effectively, and become a stronger leader by learning the science behind human behavior.Beyond the research, Abbie shares her incredible personal journey through addiction, homelessness, trauma, and rebuilding her life into one dedicated to helping others better understand themselves and the people around them.Topics covered in this episode:How to read body language without falling for common mythsWhy body language often reveals more than wordsThe science behind trust, influence, and first impressionsFight-or-flight responses and what they reveal about behaviorSelf-soothing behaviors, confidence, and anxiety cuesWhy context and cue clusters matter more than individual gesturesThe psychology of negotiation and influenceEmotional regulation and the hidden side of leadershipHow curiosity creates stronger conversations and better outcomesDr. Marono's journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming a leading behavioral scientistHealing from trauma and rebuilding self-agencyTraining the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and federal agenciesWhy the best negotiators stop trying to "win"Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, salesperson, negotiator, or simply someone who wants to better understand people, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately in both business and everyday life.Follow Dr. Abbie Marono:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbiemarono LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbiemarono Website: https://www.abbiemarono.comFollow Kyle Matthews:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceo X: https://x.com/kylematthewsceo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo00:00 Listen to Understand 00:45 Meet Dr. Abbie Marono 02:47 Why Body Language Matters 04:33 Fight or Flight Signals 06:29 Confidence and Self-Soothing 08:39 Reading Proximity Cues 12:11 Smiles and Building Trust 14:52 Influence vs. Manipulation 16:03 Addiction, Homelessness & Recovery 22:15 The Turning Point 23:14 Rebuilding After Trauma 27:56 Back to School & Finding Mentors 32:48 Research, Joe Navarro & Behavioral Science 41:48 Reading Context, Not Just Cues 43:57 Trauma and Mental Contamination 48:52 Intuition vs. Trauma 49:26 A Relationship Turns Dark 50:48 Betrayal and Assault 51:36 Feeling Trapped 53:14 Family, Healing & Recovery 54:29 The Science of Emotional Shutdown 56:23 Healing Through Safe Relationships 59:03 The Hidden Half of Leadership 01:01:39 Joe Navarro's Influence 01:06:10 Training Federal Agents 01:08:54 Building Trust Under Stress 01:12:08 Executive Blind Spots 01:19:50 Why Personal Becomes Professional 01:21:31 Self-Reflection and Shame 01:23:41 Rapid Fire: Body Language 01:28:54 Negotiation: Drop the Goal 01:31:42 Closing Thoughts

Every week, Alex and Joe get five “facts”—some true, some fake—and have to figure out which ones actually happened… and which ones are just historical brain farts.This week's theme celebrates the brilliant idiots of history: the geniuses who changed the world, then immediately turned around and did something so catastrophically stupid you can't help but respect the commitment.In this episode, the hosts tackle stories involving:A military mastermind who lost a battle to thousands of aggressively friendly rabbitsA founding father of logic who laughed himself to death at his own jokeA world‑class astronomer who spent years mapping canals on Mars that didn't existA tech icon who tried to convince America to live inside giant concrete bunkersA surrealist legend whose entire persona was shaped by one deeply unhinged childhood revelationSome of these stories are real. Some are fake. Some are so absurd that even the real ones feel fake. And at least one involves a man fleeing for his life from a stampede of bunnies.Play along, make your guesses, and prepare for an episode full of brilliance, blunders, and the most spectacularly dumb ideas ever conceived by very smart people.#TheAllegendlyPodcast #FactOrFake #WeirdHistory #ComedyPodcast #GeniusFails

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Smart people don't always get the best results. I've seen teams explain why things aren't getting done, but explanations never replace execution. Knowing more, having degrees, or being intelligent doesn't produce results. What produces results is consistently doing the work and enforcing the discipline to follow through. Show Notes: [03:55]#1 Intelligence replaces action. [09:28]#2 Nobody is enforcing the standard. [15:19]#3 Clarity without follow through is useless. [22:51]Recap Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent.   It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem.   They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com  — This show is the public record of standards. All episodes and the complete archive: → http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

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Connect with me here:LinkedIn:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pardoe-08148b194/⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonnycpardoe/You work hard. You get results. You know you're capable.So why do so many smart, talented professionals remain invisible?In this solo episode, I explore one of the biggest barriers to confidence, influence, and career growth: the tendency to stay hidden.Many high achievers believe that great work should speak for itself. But in today's world, visibility matters. If people don't know who you are, what you stand for, or the value you bring, opportunities can pass you by—regardless of how talented you are.In this episode, I share:• Why intelligent and capable people often stay invisible• The hidden fears that stop us from putting ourselves out there• How perfectionism and self-doubt hold back visibility• Why confidence is built through action, not certainty• The difference between self-promotion and authentic leadership• How to become more visible without becoming someone you're not• Practical steps to build your presence, influence, and impactIf you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or hesitant to share your voice, this episode is for you.The world doesn't need more talented people hiding.It needs more capable people willing to be seen.

Neuroscientist Zack Dulberg helps us explore a question that has haunted humanity for centuries: why does Jew hate keep returning across completely different cultures, religions, and political systems?c Drawing on neuroscience, moral psychology, and social cognition, Zack examines why societies create scapegoats, how moral narratives form, and why Jews continue to occupy a unique place in humanity's imagination. Is antisemitism simply prejudice—or does it reveal something deeper about human nature itself? Dr. Zack Dulberg, live on thejewfunctionzdulbz.github.io/zackdulberg/X: @pianozackscholar.google.com/citations?user=4KjRP1MAAAAJ&hl=enZack's Paper on pleasure and pain:https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.22.634365v1.abstract -- --WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATIONhttps://youtu.be/5TlUt5FqVgQLISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES:https://tinyurl.com/y7tmfpesSETH'S BOOK:https://www.antidotetoantisemitism.com/FREE AUDIOBOOK (With Audible trial) OF THE JEWISH CHOICE - UNITY OR ANTISEMITISM:https://amzn.to/3u40evCLIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBEFollow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Tiktok @thejewfunctionNEW: SUPPORT US ON PATREONpatreon.com/thejewfunction

Think smart people always make smart money choices?Not when emotions take over.In this episode, we talk about why even smart people still make bad money decisions. Fear, greed, and pride can quietly affect how we spend, save, invest, and handle debt.You'll learn how to pause before making money moves, avoid costly mistakes, and build a better mindset for financial success.Why money mistakes are often emotionalThe 3 emotions that can drain your walletHow the 24-hour rule can protect your moneyWhy awareness leads to better financial decisionsFollow and Subscribe to Chink Positive for more practical lessons on money, mindset, financial literacy, and success.Share this with someone who needs a money wake-up call.If this episode helped you, please leave a review.#ChinkPositive #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMindset #FinancialLiteracy #SmartMoney #PersonalFinance #SuccessMindset #MoneyTipsFor any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Your Financial Problems Might Actually Be Psychological Most people spend years trying to fix their money. Few spend time understanding why they behave the way they do with money in the first place. In this episode of The Budgetdog Breakdown, I answer listener questions about retirement planning for parents, investing versus saving, financial behavior passed down through generations, money conflicts in relationships, and the guilt that often comes with building wealth. We explore why financial success is often less about spreadsheets and more about psychology, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves about money. Episode Timeline and Highlights 00:00 Why wealthy people use systems 00:26 Supporting parents financially 03:15 Saving vs investing 07:50 Generational money beliefs 10:00 Marriage and money conflicts 12:48 Wealth guilt and family dynamics 15:35 The psychology of financial success Key Takeaways • Financial behavior is often inherited • Saving and investing serve different purposes • Childhood experiences influence adult money decisions • Couples need to understand each other's money story • Wealth guilt can quietly sabotage progress • Systems reduce emotional decision-making • Financial freedom begins with self-awareness Quotables "Wealthy people aren't wealthy because they win every day. They use systems that make losing hard." "Money problems are often psychology problems in disguise." "You don't build wealth because you know what to do. You build wealth because you consistently do it." "Awareness is the first step toward financial freedom." The biggest breakthroughs in money often happen when you stop asking what to do and start asking why you do what you do. That's where real financial freedom begins.

Being smart might be the exact thing standing between you and the life you want. You can have every answer and still not have it, because manifestation was never about thinking your way there in the first place. Lewis Howes has spent thirteen years and nearly 2,000 episodes building The School of Greatness, and even with three New York Times bestselling books behind him, he still catches himself falling into the same trap he's about to break down for you. There are five specific shifts holding you back from the life you actually want. Overthinking. Self-doubt. The need to control every outcome. Waiting until you feel ready. Each one feels like preparation. Each one is actually a block. This episode walks through exactly where each shift starts, why it disguises itself as intelligence, and what it takes to interrupt the pattern before it costs you another year. You don't need more information. You need to become the version of you who already has it. The School of Greatness The Mask of Masculinity The Greatness Mindset Make Money Easy In this episode you will: Discover the five hidden shifts blocking smart, driven people from manifesting the life they actually want. Learn why overthinking kills momentum, and how getting fast feedback beats waiting for certainty. Build real self-trust so you can act before you feel ready instead of staying stuck in analysis. Release the need to control every outcome and let synchronicities do some of the work for you. Start a 30-day challenge designed to help you embody the version of you who already has what you want. For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1944 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Dr Joe Dispenza Price Pritchett Rhonda Byrne TOPICS manifestation blocks, overthinking, self-trust, identity shift, surrendering control, 30-day embodiment challenge, The Greatness Mindset, Lewis Howes, School of Greatness solo episode Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you waiting to feel like an "expert" before you finally launch your business? In this episode, I explain why the expert trap is actually a shield for your identity and how to shift into being a "contributor" instead.Free Template Owner Identity Mindset:https://owner-identity.gr8.com/_Work with me 1-on-1 for personalized support:

Elon Musk praised Dr. Gad Saad's latest book, saying “Western civilization is doomed, unless the core weakness of suicidal empathy is recognized and actions are taken that are hard but necessary for survival.” Saad, who also authored “The Parasitic Mind,” argues that an elite culture has miscalibrated its moral priorities — elevating victimhood, excusing criminals, and branding self-defense as toxic. He breaks down why intelligent, self-aware people double down on destructive ideas, how the “empathy module” gets hijacked, and why he believes civilization is in rapid decline unless the pattern is reversed. Then, retired Canadian Armed Forces Master Warrant Officer Jeff Evely — a 20-year veteran who deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq — joins to discuss his deliberate stand against government overreach after being hit with a fine of more than $28,000 for (intentionally) walking on banned land, a case he intends to challenge in court. Evely also weighs in on the fight over pediatric gender medicine and the politics now driving healthcare decisions for children. Gad Saad, Ph.D. is a scholar at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom at the University of Mississippi. He is the author of “Suicidal Empathy: Dying to be Kind” as well as “The Parasitic Mind” and “The Saad Truth About Happiness.” Follow at https://x.com/gadsaad Master Warrant Officer (Ret'd) Jeff Evely is a retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, born and raised in Coxheath, Nova Scotia. He enlisted in 2001 as an electronic communications specialist and served for 20 years, deploying to Afghanistan (2009) and Iraq (2019), and serving with NORAD (2010–2014). In 2025, he ran as a federal candidate for the People's Party of Canada. Follow at https://x.com/JeffEvely 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever stayed silent about an obvious problem because you were afraid of looking foolish? Most leadership failures don't happen because leaders lack intelligence they happen because people stop telling the truth. In this episode, Bradley Hartmann revisits The Emperor's New Clothes and uncovers powerful lessons about groupthink, fear-driven decision-making, filtered communication, and the organizational risks that emerge when no one is willing to challenge the status quo. For construction leaders and executives, these insights are directly applicable to creating healthier teams, better decisions, and stronger company cultures.  In this episode you will Learn why leaders often prioritize protecting their reputation over discovering the truth and the hidden costs that follow. Discover how fear of looking foolish fuels deception, groupthink, and poor decision-making inside organizations. Understand how great leaders create environments where employees feel safe speaking up before problems become crises. Listen now to uncover the timeless leadership lesson that can help you build a culture where truth surfaces early, decisions improve, and costly mistakes are prevented before the parade ever begins. Read the The Emperor's New Clothes   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com. The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization. Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com. New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.   This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.      

Feel like there's something blocking you from the success you're so very capable of? There's a way to remove it so you can have the business and relationships you desire. Today's guest, Inner Child Expert Anat Peri, teaches people to see their unhelpful behaviour patterns, unlearn them and begin to write a fresh new story. We all have childhood experiences that we may not realize impact our current decisions and actions, she says. The only way to stop that from happening is to explore what you've been ignoring. Listen to Deb and Anat's conversation as they shine a light on what it really takes to overcome your inner obstacles.Website: https://trainingcampforthesoul.com

Before Recovery Rocks, Anna hosted Recover Girl, where conversations about addiction and recovery were less “before-and-after success story” and more “let's unpack the human condition for 45 minutes.” This Thursday Throwback features musician Moby in one of the most thoughtful recovery conversations we've ever aired. Moby talks about getting sober at 22 after years of chaotic drinking and drug use, throwing legendary degenerate parties in New York, relapsing after eight years of “insufferably sober” Christianity and eventually realizing AA wasn't just a clubhouse for drunks — it was a spiritual program. The conversation goes everywhere: anonymity, ego, relapse, judgment, fear, God, hangovers in your 40s, why intelligent people resist AA and why two glasses of wine with dinner sounds completely pointless to a real alcoholic. Basically: if you've ever rolled your eyes at recovery clichés while secretly needing them anyway, this episode is for you. 

In this solo episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, Samuel Adeyinka speaks directly to aspiring medical sales professionals who have spent months applying, networking, researching companies, and interviewing without landing an offer. Samuel explains why repeated rejection does not necessarily mean someone lacks the right background, experience, or potential, but often signals that they are relying on the same ineffective strategy used by most candidates trying to break in alone. He unpacks the doubts that begin to surface during a long job search, from questioning your qualifications to blaming the market, the economy, or your lack of connections, and challenges listeners to stop confusing effort with an effective approach. This episode is a must listen for anyone struggling to break into medical sales who needs to rebuild their confidence, rethink their strategy, and understand what may truly be preventing them from landing the role. Connect with Me: LinkedIn Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »

What if the clarity you're searching for isn't in more information, but already within your body?Many thoughtful, intelligent people spend so much time analyzing decisions, solving problems, and managing daily pressures that they gradually lose connection with the signals their body is constantly sending them. In this episode, we explore how subtle patterns of stress, breath, posture, movement, and emotional responses shape the way we think, feel, and make decisions—often without us even noticing.If you've ever felt stuck in overthinking, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about your next step in life, this conversation offers a grounded and practical way back to presence, clarity, and self-trust.Discover how slowing down and reconnecting with the body can help interrupt unconscious mental patterns and bring more awareness into everyday life.Learn simple, practical ways to use movement and breath to become more present, reduce stress, and feel more grounded during uncertain moments.Understand how to balance external information with inner wisdom so you can make decisions with greater clarity, trust, and alignment.Press play to discover how reconnecting with your body can help you move beyond overthinking and make clearer, more grounded decisions in every area of life.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:49 - Why We Become Disconnected From Our Body04:54 - The Subtle Physical Patterns We Stop Noticing07:49 - Reconnecting Through Movement and Awareness10:18 - Using Breath to Interrupt Stress and Overthinking15:28 - How Self-Awareness Influences Difficult Decisions18:27 - Balancing Logic, Data, and Inner Wisdom24:21 - Simple Practices to Slow Down and Become Present30:03 - Practical Ways to Return to the Present Moment˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"I find that the present moment is really where the change is possible."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Lindsay's website: https://somalingua.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Today on The Gist, its Funny You Should Mention with comedian Janet McNamara discusses her YouTube special Not Smart Enough, opening up about her viral 2010 American Idol audition, navigating corporate accounting with dyslexia and ADD via advanced Excel automation, and her multiple clinical evaluations for autism. Also, a breakdown of why modern office social niceties fail neurodivergent workers, exploring the evolutionary shift from paper ledger bookkeeping to computerized workflows, and why the imminent rise of automation makes creative stand-up comedy a safer career harbor than corporate finance. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Richard Dawkins to Larry Summers, brilliant minds get pulled in. I sat down with the journalist Virginia Heffernan for a recent conversation on Cults, Culture & Coercion to talk about who falls for the Trump cult and why. Virginia spent time inside a group of academics and intellectuals sponsored by Jeffrey Epstein, called Edge, run by literary agent John Brockman. She wrote about involvement in the Epstein cult for The New Republic. She told me she was fortunately kept at arm's length from the worst of it. “I was only there as a fig leaf because they didn't have any women,” she said. “They didn't want me at the parties or on the island.” She watched the dynamics around her. Edge included Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and Harvard president. The Epstein correspondence released by the House Oversight Committee in November 2025 documents a years-long stream of personal advice Summers sought from a convicted sex offender. In the messages, Summers asked Epstein for guidance on his pursuit of a younger woman he described as a mentee. Epstein called himself Summers' wing man and urged Summers to play the long game by keeping the woman in a forced holding pattern (Harvard Crimson, November 17, 2025). Virginia framed it bluntly: “I would venture to say someone you would least expect to fall under a spell. These are grown men who should know better.” Virginia writes the Magic and Loss Substack, hosts the Omni Shambles podcast, and contributes to The New Republic. The 10th anniversary of her book Magic and Loss has her circling back to a question she has carried since 2016. I thanked Virginia for reading my book and then being the first media person to bravely and publicly support what I wrote about. She wrote a Los Angeles Times op-ed that it was the “best explanatory framework” for what was happening politically. She then went on CNN to be interviewed about it. This led to Brian Stelter interviewing me about my book for his CNN show Reliable Sources. She put it plainly: “I was trying to solve a problem in my mind, which was, how did we get here? And you came along with your book; The Cult of Trump and you did me the favor of giving me a framework.” This is a fascinating interview with a crack journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Bray explores one of the smartest modern skills you can develop: selective ignorance. In a world flooded with alerts, headlines, opinions, and endless distractions, the real challenge is no longer access to information. It is learning what deserves your attention and what does not. Dr. Bray breaks down why so many people feel mentally exhausted, busy all day, and still struggle to focus on what matters most. You will also learn the neuroscience of attention as a limited biological resource, how constant input drains mental energy, and practical tools you can use immediately to reclaim clarity and focus. If you want sharper thinking, less stress, and more control over your mind in a noisy world, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Quotes by Dr. Bray "Selective ignorance is not about being uninformed—it's about deciding what doesn't deserve access to your brain." "Where you put your attention determines the direction of your life." "Not everything deserves your attention, even if it demands it." "You would never hand out $100 to strangers—but you give your attention away to everything."

Being smart doesn't guarantee financial success. We break down five critical mistakes highly intelligent people make with money, from overconfidence in stock picking (despite 90% of pros underperforming index funds) to analysis paralysis that can cost over a million dollars in delayed wealth building. Using case studies like Average Allen versus Manny the Mutant, we show how delaying investing by just 10 years turns $225,000 into either $931,000 or over $2 million, why 40% of people earning $500,000+ still live paycheck to paycheck, and how smart people waste mental energy optimizing credit card rewards while missing the decisions that actually build wealth. Whether you're a doctor, engineer, or tech executive wondering why your net worth doesn't match your income, this episode reveals why behavioral consistency matters more than high IQ when it comes to building lasting wealth. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach your goals faster with our products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the relationship to the next level: become a client⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on social media for more content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find a better doctor? What if they aren't in your insurance network? What is the difference between a functional medicine doctor and a naturopath?Razi Berry, founder of NDNR, The Journal of Applied Natural Medicine, and curator of the largest archive of naturopathic and integrative medicine case reports, has spent over two decades documenting what conventional medicine keeps getting wrong. In this episode Razi and Alex expose how healthcare became pharmaceutical-first and how to find a better option.Thank you to our sponsors!GEVITI: Use code "ALEX" to get 20% off of your first purchaseA'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS: Use code "ALEX" for 25% off first time ordersBEEKEEPER'S NATURALS: Use code “ALEXCLARK” for 20% off sitewideBRANCH BASICS: Use code "ALEX15" for 15% off Starter KitsPALEOVALLEY: Use code "ALEX" for 15% off your first order PRIMALLY PURE: Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 15% off your first orderQ FOR QUINN: Use code "ALEX" for 15% off your non-toxic clothingOur Guest:Razi BerryRazi's Links:Razi's InstagramFacebookNDNR InstagramNDNR FacebookEBookNewsletter Sign-UpFind a DoctorFOLLOW ALEX:Instagram |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @realalexclark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cultureapothecary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @yoalexrapz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RealAlexClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary' on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related questions or decisions.

#713: Tiffany Aliche spent her 30th birthday in her childhood bedroom, $300,000 in debt, unemployed, and freshly foreclosed on. 

Sixteen years later, she's generated over $50 million in gross revenue as a business owner. 

She joins us to talk about what actually happened in between. Aliche - known as The Budgetnista - built her personal finance platform almost by accident. After a friend stole $35,000 from her and the 2008 recession wiped out her condo's value, she started helping friends navigate their own financial messes. That side hustle became a business. By 37, she was a millionaire. By 40, she had her first eight-figure revenue year. But the money didn't fix everything. We talk about what she calls "post-traumatic broke syndrome" - the way your scarcity mindset from the hard years keeps quietly running your financial decisions long after your bank account has recovered. For Aliche, it showed up as years of refusing to buy herself a vacation home she could easily afford, while simultaneously buying properties for her sisters and stepdaughter, neither of whom asked for them. We also get into the emotional mechanics of financial shame - specifically, how shame blocks access to solutions you already have. Aliche says she grew up with a CFO father who taught her exactly how to budget, save, and invest. None of that knowledge was available to her at rock bottom, because shame had walled it off. The fix, she says, was simply saying it out loud to a friend. The conversation covers people-pleasing as an under-discussed form of financial self-sabotage, the current economic disconnect between paper wealth and lived experience, and a practical exercise for figuring out whether you already have enough money to fund the life you actually want. Share this episode with a friend, colleagues, and your CFO: https://affordanything.com/episode713 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices