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Destroy The Hairdresser
Peace Is Profitable

Destroy The Hairdresser

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 23:31


In this episode of Destroy The Hairdresser, David goes solo.He invites you into a different vision of what a salon can be, one that feels more like a gallery than a factory.Slower doesn't mean less money. Softer doesn't mean weak.David breaks down how DTH salons operate with less chaos and higher profitability by removing double booking, eliminating retail pressure, and focusing on time-based pricing, shared space, and intentional systems. Instead of hustle-driven burnout, he describes a model where artists are paid for their time, commission is structured with freedom, and owners build spaces they actually want to uphold.This episode explores curiosity as a business skill, fearlessness as a practice, and why the salons that survive rejection cycles are the ones built on belief, not imitation.If you've ever wondered whether calm can be profitable, or whether commission can feel expansive instead of restrictive, this episode is for you.David is teaching The New Commission Salon a four week intensive where he walks through the philosophy, structure, and financial framework behind this model.You'll learn how to:​Design a commission salon that feels like freedom, not control​Implement time-based pricing​Eliminate retail dependency​Increase profitability beyond industry averages​Build systems you can actually sustainIf this episode resonated, this is your next step.Learn more and enroll here:https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/the-new-commission-salon-2026Or text David directly if you're serious about changing your structure.Slower can be profitable.Softer can be powerful.But only if you build it that way.Ready to Build It?

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep475: Mary Kissel praises Secretary Rubio's Munich speech for emphasizing Western defense but notes he was softer on China than expected, arguing Europe only strengthens military commitments when shamed by the US or facing immediate threats.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 12:48


Mary Kissel praises Secretary Rubio's Munich speech for emphasizing Western defense but notes he was softer on China than expected, arguing Europe only strengthens military commitments when shamed by the US or facing immediate threats.1900 BRUSSELS BOTANICAL GARDEN

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast
EU Market Open: Stocks softer as US set to return; Oil in focus ahead of meetings in Geneva

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 3:14


APAC stocks traded mixed amid the extremely thinned conditions due to the Lunar New Year holiday and in the absence of a lead from the US, where markets were closed for Washington's Birthday/Presidents Day.Nikkei 225 retreated shortly after the open with SoftBank and heavy industry stocks leading the declines, as the post-election euphoria petered out following the recent underwhelming GDP data. USD/JPY pulled back with pressure seen as risk sentiment in Japan deteriorated shortly after the open.US President Trump said he will be involved in the Iran talks indirectly and that Iran wants to make a deal, while he also stated that Iran "are bad negotiators" and he hopes they will be more reasonable in talks.European equity futures indicate a subdued cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.3% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.1% on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Unemployment/Wages (Dec), German/EZ ZEW (Feb), US ADP Weekly, NY Fed (Feb), Canadian CPI (Jan), Japanese Balance of Trade (Jan), US-Iran talks, US-Ukraine-Russia talks (Feb. 17th-18th). Speakers include Fed's Barr & Daly, Supply from Germany. Earnings from Medtronic, Leidos, Palo Alto, Cadence Design Systems, Republic Services, Vulcan Materials, Kenvue, Antofagasta. Holiday: Chinese Spring Festival Golden Week (17-24 Feb).Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Independent Thinking
Rubio to Europe: A softer tone than Vance. But same message?

Independent Thinking

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 14:02


In a special edition of Chatham House's Independent Thinking podcast recorded at the Munich Security Conference 2026 over the weekend, Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox and Grégoire Roos, Director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes, unpack the key issues that emerged from this year's forum. The main speaker, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, adopted a different tone from Vice President JD Vance, who shocked many in the audience last year when he delivered a verbal broadside against Europe at the same conference. But does it signify a shift in the Trump administration's newly assertive stance, or was it the same message in a different wrapping? In a recording session in a side room amid the hustle and flow of the conference, they also discuss innovations in defence technology and drone development, the resilience of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, what level of support Ukraine can expect from Europe, and whether European companies and policymakers will respond effectively in the face of increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers.   Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you find your podcasts.    Read our latest: Comment | The West vs the West at the Munich Security Conference Comment | Climate security should be a bigger priority at the Munich Security Conference Comment | What should a more European NATO look like? The US and Europe disagree Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

AP Audio Stories
Rubio's speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 0:47


Secretary of State Marco Rubio is offering a reassuring message to U.S. allies. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

The Vital Goddess
Embodiment Is the Revolution: New Moon in Aquarius • Solar Eclipse Medicine

The Vital Goddess

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 31:25


Happy Valentine's Day, love.February is often called the season of love — a time when so much attention is placed on romance, beauty, and desire.And while those themes are certainly right up my alley… I tend to celebrate this season a little differently than what's streaming through my inbox.I see it as an invitation to turn that energy inward and remember a deeper truth:Love is a state of being.Not a story.Not a performance.Not something to earn.Not something that's owed.A shift from Hallmark… to holy.This season, for me, is about restoring our relationship to the body as sacred, intelligent, and worthy of pleasure.That rings truer. Softer. More liberating.Love is not something we need to seek.It's who we are at the core.And that feels like the perfect doorway into today's episode — and our upcoming New Moon in Aquarius.This New Moon in Aquarius on February 17 arrives as a powerful solar eclipse—an initiatory moment that invites realignment, release, and forward movement.Eclipses tend to accelerate truth. They reveal what's no longer in resonance with who we're becoming and gently (or not so gently) usher us toward what's next.With electric Aquarius energy in the air, this lunation may feel intense, catalytic, or emotionally charged. You may notice sudden clarity, restlessness, or a deep knowing that something in your life—relationships, work, identity, or old patterns—is ready to shift.In this episode, I offer a grounding counterpoint to the mental intensity of Aquarius: embodiment.Rather than trying to think our way into the future, we explore how the body holds innate wisdom—and how listening somatically can help us meet change with clarity, safety, and self-trust.At the heart of this episode is a 10-minute shaking medicine practice—a simple, ancient, and powerful form of somatic release used across cultures and spiritual traditions to clear stagnant energy, regulate the nervous system, and restore embodied presence.Shaking is not about force or performance. It's about permission. About letting the body finish a sentence the soul has already begun.✨ In This Episode, We Explore:The energetic themes of the New Moon in Aquarius + solar eclipseWhy embodiment is essential during times of changeShaking as ancient, shamanic, and deeply human medicineHow movement can create clarity where the mind cannotA guided 10-minute shaking practice you can return to anytimeYou may find this practice especially supportive during this lunar cycle. Feel free to return to it again and again—clarity deepens through repetition.May this New Moon help you release what no longer aligns and guide you gently, powerfully, forward.Let's dive in!Dive deeper... I created a Shaking playlist for you!

Unlock Your Vitality with Magalionajourney
125. Doing Health Softer: Healing Without the All-or-Nothing Rules with Whitney Shook

Unlock Your Vitality with Magalionajourney

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 55:49


What if healing didn't have to feel so hard? In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Whitney, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who works with women living with autoimmune conditions (including Hashimoto's), and who shares a message I deeply believe in: health doesn't have to be rigid to be effective. This conversation felt like a deep exhale. We talk about what it means to do health softer, stepping away from all-or-nothing rules, fear-based protocols, and the constant pressure to “optimize,” and instead coming back to real food, nervous system support, intuition, and self-trust. Whitney shares her own journey with Hashimoto's, alopecia, grief, and perfectionism and how those experiences shaped the way she now supports women in healing. We also weave in my own story with burnout, thyroid health, trying to conceive and learning (the hard way) that you can't force your body into wellness. In this episode, we explore: - What doing health softer actually looks like in real life - Entrepreneurship as a mom of three- Why rigid rules can create more stress (and slow healing)- Letting go of health identities that no longer serve you- Why learning to trust your body again changes everything- How nervous system regulation plays a role in autoimmune health- Actual thyroid labs to ask your doctor about

The Sober Mom Life
The Weekend Reset: The Shift From Rock Bottom to a Softer Place to Land

The Sober Mom Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 16:05


The stereotype of ‘rock bottom' kept me drinking. I believed the lie that if my drinking didn't look like a dire stereotype then I did not qualify for sobriety. This lie stopped me from seeing what alcohol had already taken from my life. Today we'll talk through chapter six of my book The Sober Shift, where I'll help you reframe the concept of ‘rock bottom' so that you can find a softer place to land. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Morning Roast with Bonta, Kate & Joe
Football is Getting Softer

The Morning Roast with Bonta, Kate & Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 16:02


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Mo News
Savannah Guthrie's Emotional Plea For Mom's Return; Trump Says “Softer Touch” Needed On Immigration; Measles Numbers Rise, Washington Post Layoffs

Mo News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 47:00


Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Trump Pulls Back Minnesota Immigration Surge, Says A “Softer Touch” Needed On Immigration (07:45) – Savannah Guthrie Makes Plea To Kidnappers For Mom's Return In New Video (16:50) – U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Back On After Arab Leaders Lobby White House (22:30) – Washington Post Makes Sweeping Layoffs Amid Financial Distress (26:00) – Measles Cases Rise, Continuing Year-Long Spread (33:15) – Major Medical Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19 (37:20) – Future Winter Olympics May Need To Move Up Due To Warmer Temperatures (40:00) – On This Day In History (42:20) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS – Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off – ShipStation - Try for free for 60 days | Code: MONEWS

The Dennis Michael Lynch Podcast
New Trump Plan: A Softer Touch on Immigration — Do You Like It? (Ep.27)

The Dennis Michael Lynch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 74:08


DML discusses Trump's latest pivot on immigration enforcement, new economic data, Islam making its way into our schools, a shocking revelation out of Chicago, and much more.

The FOX News Rundown
Sanctuary City Cooperation & The President's ‘Softer Touch' Immigration Approach

The FOX News Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 33:46


President Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan is reporting a sudden surge of "unprecedented cooperation" from local officials in Minnesota, potentially signaling a major shift in the standoff between federal agents and sanctuary jurisdictions. While high-profile clashes and calls for ICE reform from Democratic leaders in Washington continue, federal authorities are moving forward with nationwide bodycam rollouts and targeted mass deportation efforts. Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary, Chad Wolf, joins the Rundown to discuss why this shift in enforcement could become a nationwide model despite opposition from many Democrats.  Jury selection continues in a landmark trial taking place in Los Angeles that will examine whether or not social media platforms are to blame for harmful addictions in children, causing suicides, bullying, and depression. Both TikTok and Snapchat were initially involved but have already settled, leaving Google and Meta as sole remaining defendants. FOX News Contributor and Constitutional Law expert, Jonathan Turley, joins us to discuss how difficult it will be to prove these companies are at fault, who's testimony will hold the most weight, and tells us about his news book, "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution." Plus, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN News Briefing
Savannah Guthrie Posts Tearful Video, Trump's ‘Softer Touch' on Immigration, Teen Battling Cancer Heads to Super Bowl and more

CNN News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 7:38


NBC's Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video Wednesday night.  President Trump acknowledged the need for a different approach to immigration enforcement.  The Executive editor of the Washington Post is defending the decision to cut a third of the paper's staff.  The Supreme Court allows California to use a new congressional map. Plus, a teen battling leukemia is headed to the Super Bowl, compliments of Make A Wish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NTD Good Morning
Guthrie Family Plead for Mom's Return; 'Softer Touch' on Immigration | NTD Good Morning (Feb. 5)

NTD Good Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 89:57


NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie is pleading for the safe return of her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home. In an emotional message, the family said they are ready to talk to whomever is holding her mother. Investigators say they are sure she did not leave on her own and are treating the case as an abduction. President Trump says federal law enforcement is now assisting.The Trump administration says immigration enforcement is being adjusted, not reduced, citing increased cooperation with local law enforcement in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security is also reporting thousands of arrests under Operation Metro Surge. Meanwhile DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited the southern border, saying the Trump administration has delivered the most secure border in American history.After ending the partial government shutdown, the clock is ticking for DHS funding. Democrats unveiled a list with demands including no mask wearing, the need for judicial warrants, and for federal agents to wear body cams. DHS secretary Kristi Noem said body cameras are now being deployed. Republicans say they are open to certain changes, but not all, including the wearing of masks. They say this type of exposure could allow criminals to target agents and their families. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says it's possible lawmakers will need another extension for DHS funding, to give more time for negotiations.

From Washington – FOX News Radio
Sanctuary City Cooperation & The President's ‘Softer Touch' Immigration Approach

From Washington – FOX News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 33:46


President Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan is reporting a sudden surge of "unprecedented cooperation" from local officials in Minnesota, potentially signaling a major shift in the standoff between federal agents and sanctuary jurisdictions. While high-profile clashes and calls for ICE reform from Democratic leaders in Washington continue, federal authorities are moving forward with nationwide bodycam rollouts and targeted mass deportation efforts. Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary, Chad Wolf, joins the Rundown to discuss why this shift in enforcement could become a nationwide model despite opposition from many Democrats.  Jury selection continues in a landmark trial taking place in Los Angeles that will examine whether or not social media platforms are to blame for harmful addictions in children, causing suicides, bullying, and depression. Both TikTok and Snapchat were initially involved but have already settled, leaving Google and Meta as sole remaining defendants. FOX News Contributor and Constitutional Law expert, Jonathan Turley, joins us to discuss how difficult it will be to prove these companies are at fault, who's testimony will hold the most weight, and tells us about his news book, "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution." Plus, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News Rundown Evening Edition
Sanctuary City Cooperation & The President's ‘Softer Touch' Immigration Approach

Fox News Rundown Evening Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 33:46


President Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan is reporting a sudden surge of "unprecedented cooperation" from local officials in Minnesota, potentially signaling a major shift in the standoff between federal agents and sanctuary jurisdictions. While high-profile clashes and calls for ICE reform from Democratic leaders in Washington continue, federal authorities are moving forward with nationwide bodycam rollouts and targeted mass deportation efforts. Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary, Chad Wolf, joins the Rundown to discuss why this shift in enforcement could become a nationwide model despite opposition from many Democrats.  Jury selection continues in a landmark trial taking place in Los Angeles that will examine whether or not social media platforms are to blame for harmful addictions in children, causing suicides, bullying, and depression. Both TikTok and Snapchat were initially involved but have already settled, leaving Google and Meta as sole remaining defendants. FOX News Contributor and Constitutional Law expert, Jonathan Turley, joins us to discuss how difficult it will be to prove these companies are at fault, who's testimony will hold the most weight, and tells us about his news book, "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution." Plus, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CyberWire
A softer touch on cyber.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 28:07


The White House preps a major overhaul of U.S. cybersecurity policy. A key Commerce security office loses staff as regulatory guardrails weaken. Lawmakers Press AT&T and Verizon after months of silence on Salt Typhoon. A vulnerability in the React Native Metro development server is under active exploitation. Amaranth Dragon leverages a WinRAR flaw. A coordinated reconnaissance campaign targets Citrix NetScaler infrastructure. CISA warns a SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaw is under active exploitation. Zach Edwards, Senior Threat Researcher at Silent Push, is discussing a hole in the kill chain leaving law enforcement empty-handed. Cops in Northern Ireland get an unwanted data breach encore.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Zach Edwards, Senior Threat Researcher at Silent Push, discussing a hole in the kill chain leaving law enforcement empty-handed. You can read more from Zach's team here. Selected Reading White House Cyber Director Charts New Course for Digital Defense Through Private Sector Partnership (Web Pro News) Another Misstep in U.S.-China Tech Security Policy (Lawfare) Cantwell claims telecoms blocked release of Salt Typhoon report (Cyberscoop) Hackers exploit critical React Native Metro bug to breach dev systems (Bleeping Computer) New Amaranth Dragon cyberespionage group exploits WinRAR flaw (Bleeping Computer) Wave of Citrix NetScaler scans use thousands of residential proxies (Bleeping Computer) Fresh SolarWinds Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks (SecurityWeek) ‘It defies belief': Names of PSNI officers published on court website in new breach (Belfast Telegraph) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena
Menopause Metabolism: Why You Have to Do Things Differently Now

Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 20:03 Transcription Available


Have you noticed that what used to work… suddenly doesn't anymore?You're eating the same, moving the same, doing your best — yet your body feels different. Softer. Heavier around the middle. Less responsive. And quietly frustrating.In this episode of Fit and Fabulous, I'm unpacking one hormone that changes everything in midlife: oestrogen.We'll explore:Why oestrogen affects far more than fertility — including muscle, inflammation, stress, gut health, and fat storageWhy menopause weight gain isn't a lack of discipline, motivation, or willpowerAnd why doing the same things as before menopause can no longer give you the same resultsUsing a simple (and very human) story, I'll explain what's really happening inside your body — and why the solution isn't trying harder, but doing things differently.If you've ever thought “What is wrong with me?” — this episode is for you.Nothing is wrong with you. Your body has changed. And once you understand why, everything becomes easier.Dr Orlena's Birthday Fundraising:  https://www.facebook.com/donate/765332446121591/ Watch Stop Dieting Start Thriving: https://go.drorlena.com/video Sign up for the Stop Dieting and Start Thriving Video: https://go.drorlena.com/video Looking for support? Book a free call with Dr Orlena: https://go.drorlena.com/book-a-call/

The Happier Life Project
Self-Love Practice: Day 3 - Make Peace With Your Body

The Happier Life Project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 4:48


The Happier Life Project's Self-Love Sessions So many of us live at war with our bodies; criticising, controlling, comparing, and pushing them. But your body has carried you through literally everything! In Day 3 of 14 Days of The Happier life Project's Self-Love Sessions, we shift from fighting our bodies to making peace with them. This episode invites you to move with kindness, speak gently to yourself, and see your body as a home, not a project. You'll explore: • Joyful movement without punishment • Softer self-talk • Gratitude for what your body does, not how it looks • Creating an environment that supports body respect You don't have to love your body every day, but you deserve to live in it without cruelty. To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself/  

Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast
60: Cold Court, Hot Ball: Adjust Your Game for Winter Pickleball

Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 25:22


with Michael O'Neal & Mircea Morariu Winter pickleball isn't just “pickleball but colder.” The ball plays faster and harder, touch shots behave differently, and the injury risk spikes if you warm up like it's July. In this episode, Michael O'Neal and Mircea Morariu break down the practical adjustments that help you stay loose, keep the ball in, and win more points when temperatures drop. Why staying warm directly reduces mistakes and injury risk Hands are everything: glove vs no glove, grip tweaks, and maintaining dexterity Layering that works for movement: base layer (compression or Under Armour style) insulation (fleece) optional shell for wind the underrated puffy vest for pickleball Hats and headbands for heat retention Why your warm-up should be 2–3x longer in cold weather Off-court warmups: bike, jumping jacks, jump rope On-court dynamic warmups: lateral shuffles, staying low Keeping blood flowing between points (the “bounce” habit used by top pros) Why cold weather injuries are more common—especially over age 40 Plastic stiffens → ball feels harder Less dwell time → less spin and control Ball flies faster with less resistance Bounce becomes less predictable Expect balls to crack more (especially outdoor balls like Dura and Franklin X-40) Shorten your backswing More compact strokes Choke up on the paddle for better touch Expect weird timing on volleys, dinks, and resets Use safer, more consistent drop mechanics Drives often beat drops in cold weather Pressure creates more popups than usual Attack knees, thighs, body more than perfect feet Shorter points favor aggressive modern players Reduce sidelines by 15–20% — aim bigger, safer targets Consider standing slightly off the kitchen line for reaction time Hot paddles become even hotter in the cold Softer control paddles can be easier to manage Consider keeping a “winter paddle” in your bag Hand warmers (QB-style) can be a real advantage Stop trying to play “summer pickleball” in winter Expect your touch to feel off Simplify everything Play higher margin shots Give yourself grace — conditions matter Cold weather still dehydrates you Lower blood volume = higher injury risk Hydration keeps tissues elastic and responsive Expect balls to crack more → bring extras Warm up longer, stay warm between points Shorten your swing, reduce power Less spin, more popups Drives and pressure outperform patient grinding Improve margins, aim safer Keep hands warm Hydrate like it's summer Shorter points usually win Cold weather favors players who: simplify stay aggressive warm up properly and adapt instead of fighting conditions Winter pickleball isn't worse — it's just different. And if you adjust, it can absolutely become an edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C19
Civil cases, softer consequences

C19

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 9:47


Governor Hochul moves to curb federal removals of undocumented immigrants. Connecticut lawmakers head back to Hartford next week. A settlement reached with the mother of eight year old Thomas Valva is uncertain. Plus, activists criticize the timing of the removal of a New Haven homeless encampment.

The 12-Hour Broker
291: The Industry Didn't Get Harder, Brokers Got Softer

The 12-Hour Broker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 28:39 Transcription Available


In this episode, I discusses the evolution of brokering from the traditional methods I started with in 2009, to the modern and much easier use of social media, highlighting the lack of hustle and sense of entitlement I perceive among new brokers.   To connect with Ryan, visit: www.iamryanwiley.com

The Daryl Perry Podcast
ADP 2,084: The Softer Voice Inside Your Head

The Daryl Perry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 7:56


Show LinksSelf-Paced Resources:Subscribe To The Interview Podcast: https://yourlevelfitness.com/podcastNew To The YLF Philosophy? Start Here: ylf30.comDaily Accountability And Structure For Your Self-Paced Inside/Out Process: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailQ&A Response YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjSupgaY5KA66MD2IdmCwFhLFbDe-pk1lIndividualized Guidance From DarylJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Compare All Service Levels: https://yourlevelfitness.com/coachingGet Your Merch, Mugs & Wall QuotesShop The Current Collections: https://yourlevelfitness.shop/collectionsEpisode DescriptionA lot of people will tell you to be obsessed with your goals, obsessed with your potential, obsessed with being the best. In this episode, I am going to tell you to be obsessed with something else. Be obsessed with getting connected to and staying connected to yourself.When you are connected to yourself, you stop running races that were never yours to begin with. You stop yelling at yourself in borrowed voices and start listening to the quieter, truer voice underneath all the noise. That is where your real wants, fears, failures, and desires live. That is where compassion and accountability can exist at the same time.We talk about why surface level motivation is not enough, why copying other people keeps you disconnected, and why choosing yourself always comes before reinforcing anything. When you know yourself, you do not have to pretend. You can build from a calm, deliberate place and run your own race in your own way.If you are going to obsess about anything, let it be this. Getting connected to yourself. Choosing yourself first. Living an inside/out life from the quiet place where everything real actually starts.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

The Angle with Evan Mendoza
Use This Drill Only If You Want Softer Hands For Baseball

The Angle with Evan Mendoza

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 5:36


Welcome to The Angle w/Evan Mendoza, hosted by 7 year pro baseball player, entrepreneur, founder, and content creator Evan Mendoza. On this podcast you'll hear how to help more athletes, more parents and more coaches: develop quicker, spread more knowledge, and the many failures and lessons Evan has learned on his path from Little League to the Big Stage.Follow My Socials:Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | MendozaBaseballAcademy.com

MaddzTaddz: Beyond The Bike

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The Middle Classholes
Between The Holes: The Harder We Are The Softer We Get Episode

The Middle Classholes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 58:46


The boys dive into aq lively discussion that spans various topics, including reflections on the cultural impact of Seinfeld, the nature of hobbies, the influence of advertising on masculinity, and the evolution of TV dads. They also delve into the mixed listender comments surrounding the finale of Stranger Things, exploring themes of expectation versus reality in storytelling. Then, a time warp from last year's episode where the Alan, Murr and Foxman discuss A.I. sex robots. 

Playing In The Sandbox
117: You're Leading While Being Watched - And It's Making You Softer

Playing In The Sandbox

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 8:55


Are you leading, or are you performing? In a world of Slack screenshots, recorded Zoom calls, and email read receipts, leaders are being watched more than ever. Tammy J. Bond pulls back the curtain on a dangerous trend: Leadership under constant observation breeds hesitation. When we feel watched, we stop thinking clearly and start performing for the audience. We swap clarity for consensus and direction for delay. In this episode, Tammy challenges you to stop self-censoring, take back your personal authority, and remember that you weren't hired to be interpreted—you were hired to decide. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Observation Trap: Why constant visibility often leads to "Performance" instead of "Leadership." The Truth About Self-Censorship: Why editing your voice in a meeting isn't a sign of maturity—it's fear dressed up in a blazer. Choosing vs. Changing: The heavy reality that when you refuse to change an environment, you are actively choosing it. Deciding vs. Interpreting: Why your role is to make the call, not to wait for a consensus that may never come. Taking Command: How to stop asking for permission to lead and start resetting the standards for your team. Tammy's Sandbox Truths: "Leadership under constant observation breeds hesitation." "When you're not changing an environment, you're choosing it." "You weren't hired to perform in a game. You were hired to decide." "Self-editing is what disqualifies you; being watched does not." Power Questions for Your "Sandbox Reset": For Self-Reflection: Whose "email address" or title am I currently allowing to silence my best ideas in meetings? For Strategy: Am I providing my team with clear targets, or am I forcing them to ask for permission at every turn? For Boldness: What is one decision I have been delaying because I'm afraid of how it will be "interpreted"? Resources Mentioned: The Leadership Sandbox Community: Join us as we disrupt common thinking and name the things no one else wants to talk about. Instagram: @thetammybond LinkedIn: @tammyjbond

The Fox and the Phoenix
245 - Spouse's Softer Sides

The Fox and the Phoenix

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 35:31


In this episode, Savannah chats with Julie about cis-female and gender-expansive MTF boyfriends or husbands where the genetic woman of the relationship prefers their male partner's feminine identity in many ways over when the male partner is presenting in his own AGAB biology. Why is it that so many gender-expansive partners exhibit personality traits that are more attractive to their partners than when presenting in male mode? From a de-stressed state of being to a more fulfilled and full confident authenticity, our feminine identities can provide us much more than just a pretty outfit for ourselfs and our partners.-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

Your Own Magic
Gentle Discipline vs. Hustle Magic: A Softer Way to Achieve What We Want

Your Own Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 25:45


In this episode, I'm exploring the difference between hustle magic & gentle discipline, and why pushing harder doesn't always lead to the results we actually want. This is a softer reframe on consistency, self-trust, and building rhythms that feel supportive & sustainable as we move into the new year.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Bobbie: https://www.hibobbie.com* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fulfilled as a Mom
357: [LIFE] New Year, Same You: A Softer Way to Start the Year

Fulfilled as a Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 12:16


January 1st can feel loud.Your social media feed fills up with highlight reels, perfect vacations, big announcements, ambitious income goals, and declarations about how this is the year everything changes. Even when it's well-intentioned, that constant stream can quietly send the message that you need to be different — more disciplined, more productive, more transformed — to be worthy of the year ahead.In this New Year's Day episode of The PA Is In, Tracy offers something kinder and steadier.This conversation is a reminder that a new year doesn't require a new version of you. You can be both a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time — and that truth is especially important for clinicians who are already giving so much of themselves at work and at home.Tracy walks listeners through a simple reflection exercise designed to help you slow down, take stock, and give yourself credit for what you showed up for over the past year. Instead of focusing on what needs fixing, this episode invites you to recognize your strengths, acknowledge the progress you've already made, and notice the growth that may have happened quietly and imperfectly.From there, the focus shifts gently forward. Rather than setting massive resolutions or trying to overhaul your entire life, you'll be encouraged to choose just one to three areas you want to work on in the coming year — without timelines, pressure, or all-or-nothing thinking. This is about intention, not urgency, and progress that's sustainable rather than performative.This episode is a soft place to land if January feels overwhelming, competitive, or emotionally noisy. It's a reminder that real change rarely happens on January 1st. It happens on random Tuesdays, after honest conversations, through small and often unglamorous decisions, and by offering yourself the same compassion you give to your patients and colleagues.If you're craving a calmer, more grounded start to the year — one that honors who you already are while allowing space for growth — this episode is for you.New year. Same you. And that's exactly where real change begins.SPONSORS:ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC: advancedpracticeplanning.com/fiSERMO https://app.sermo.com:443/?sermoref=39d97a2c-f699-4f8b-b2f9-1eb131e18c75&utm_campaign=tell-a-friend Keywords: New Year for clinicians, healthcare burnout recovery, PA career coaching, physician assistant podcast, clinician mindset, strengths-based reflection, healthcare boundaries, work life balance for clinicians, intentional goal setting, burnout prevention, career clarity for PAs, healthcare self compassion, sustainable medical careers, New Year reflection exercise, clinician growth mindset CONNECT ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠ ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠CONNECT WITH TRACY

Lunar Lover: The Podcast
A Softer Start to the Year: The Cancer Full Moon

Lunar Lover: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 16:54


This week's Cancer Full Moon invites us to slow down, soften, and come back to what actually matters.Taking place at 13° Cancer and opposing a powerful Capricorn stellium, this Full Moon asks us to reflect on the balance between emotional wellbeing and responsibility, between what we're building externally and what we need internally to feel safe, supported, and steady.With Jupiter retrograde nearby, this lunation carries a reflective quality. It's less about pushing forward and more about understanding what the past year has quietly taught you. A moment to pause, recalibrate, and check in with what feels emotionally sustainable as we step into a new year.Celestial Storytelling. Subscribe to the Podcast for bonus episodes - 7 Day Free Trial. The Ultimate Manifestation Visualisation MeditationSubscribe to the Lunar Lover newsletterBook in for a Natal Chart Reading with JordannaOrder a copy of All Signs Point To YouInternational readers order here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond the Broomstick - with Medium Matilda
A Softer Way into the New Year

Beyond the Broomstick - with Medium Matilda

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 25:18


Send us a textThe New Year often arrives with pressure.Pressure to resetTo reinventTo become someone newBut what if the New Year isn't asking that of you at all?In this episode, I explore a gentler, more honest way of meeting the year ahead - one that honours what you've carried, what you've survived, and what is still integrating.We talk about:Why the "fresh start" narrative can feel unsettling or activatingHow the nervous system actually experiences the New YearWhy energy and healing don't move in neat calendar yearsReframing intentions without pressure, force, or self abandonment's Meeting the year as you are - not as who you think you should be.this episode is for anyone who feels tender, tired, reflective, or quietly hopeful - and wants to move forward without overriding themselves.At the end of the episode I guide you through a gentle release meditation designed to help you:Let go of the emotional weight of the year the has passedSet down what no longer needs to be carried forwardCreate spaciousness without forcing clarity or goalsEnter the year feeling lighter, steadier and more supported.Matilda's WebsitePatreonEmbody MentorshipEmbody Group MentorshipTikTokYou TubeIntimate Mediumship GroupManifestation Meditation

Snack A Little Talk A Little
Sipping Tea & Spilling Truth: A Softer Start to the New Year

Snack A Little Talk A Little

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 51:47


Mark and Jana sip loose-leaf tea (leaves included!) while ditching rigid New Year's resolutions for a gentler vibe: staying open to whatever possibilities come your way. Mark confesses and asks —do you ever secretly hope certain relationships flop? In Paranormal Corner, we try reading those leftover tea leaves for a peek at the future. Cozy up and join us!

Getting Through the Week Podcast
A Softer Way to Hold Christmas

Getting Through the Week Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 13:31


With Christmas just days away, this episode offers something different. Not another reminder to be joyful. Not another checklist. Not another version of “make the most of it.” Instead, Dr. KellyRae invites you to consider a softer way to hold Christmas. Because for many of us, this season isn't just beautiful — it's tender. It carries memory, longing, love, loss, hope, grief, nostalgia, and expectation… sometimes all at once. In this reflective and gently spiritual episode of Getting Through the Week, Dr. KellyRae explores what it means to loosen our grip on how Christmas should look and allow it to be what it actually is. You'll hear reflections on: The emotional weight we bring into Christmas A quieter, softer spirituality that whispers instead of demands Why presence matters more than perfection How to let joy and grief coexist without apology Simple questions to help you move through this week with more grace and less pressure This is an episode for anyone who loves Christmas and finds it complicated. For anyone feeling tired, tender, or emotionally full as the year comes to a close. For anyone longing to slow down and breathe again. A softer way to hold Christmas doesn't diminish its meaning — it deepens it. Wherever you find yourself this week, may you move slowly, breathe deeply, and hold this season gently.

The Karen Kenney Show
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

The Karen Kenney Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 44:34


On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the idea that “Everything old is new again” and why that feels especially true for me as we head into 2026.I share where this phrase originally comes from and how it still shows up all around us, from old-fashioned baby names and vinyl records - to the way trends, styles, and even problems seem to circle back to current times but with a fresh twist.I explore how revisiting the past with new eyes, context, and appreciation can be such a powerful source of inspiration, creativity, and healing.I also let you in on something new-old in my own life that I'm wicked excited about… I'm returning to having my own space again in Concord, New Hampshire! YAY!After years of focusing more on Spiritual Mentoring and Integrative Coaching, I'm boomeranging back in an even bigger way to my longtime roots in Yoga and Thai Yoga bodywork / Assisted Stretching.I talk about how good it feels to create a warm, welcoming space again and to reconnect with the practices that have sustained me for decades - only now with deeper awareness, devotion, and purpose. From there, I dive into rituals, lineage, and devotion, (and share a story about my Nana) and how those old ways are a part of what I'm longing for more of now: slowness, intention, safety, and human connection - in a world that's so busy-pants fast, digital, and often disconnected.I name what I'm craving (and what I suspect a lot of us are craving) heading into the new year: small, cozy rooms, micro-communities, calm, authentic leadership, embodiment over performance, and spaces where people know your name. (NORM!

Talking Real Money
Easy Money Isn't...

Talking Real Money

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 45:00


This episode of Talking Real Money takes aim at the latest “easy money” illusion—house flipping—explaining why rising costs, higher interest rates, softer housing demand, and plain old competition have drained much of its appeal. Tom and Don connect flipping's decline to a familiar pattern of speculative behavior, much like day trading or past real estate manias, and reinforce why there are no reliable shortcuts to wealth. Listener calls drive a wide-ranging discussion on global diversification versus U.S.-only investing, the dangers of concentration risk in the S&P 500, how recency bias distorts performance comparisons, and why owning more markets matters more than making predictions. The episode wraps with practical retirement guidance for older investors, including simplifying portfolios with low-cost target-date funds, and closes with trademark humor and perspective. 0:05 Show open, intro banter, singing callbacks, and weekend rhythm 0:28 House flipping compared to day trading and FOMO investing 1:28 Why flipping activity is down sharply: costs, rates, and competition 3:41 The myth of “passive income” in real estate 4:50 Softer housing markets and demographic headwinds 6:02 No magic systems—long-term investing still wins 8:27 Lisa (Colorado): investing nonprofit funds at Vanguard 10:30 VOO vs VTI vs VT and the case for global diversification 12:29 Volatility, standard deviation, and diversification basics 14:44 Sharpe ratios, recency bias, and misleading performance metrics 16:54 Charles (Seattle): Boeing plans, VOO, and AVGE at Schwab 18:32 S&P 500 concentration risk and the “Magnificent Seven” 21:33 Jason (Sammamish): VTI vs VT debate and long-term market data 28:41 Debbie (Camano Island): portfolio risk concerns at age 73 31:20 Risk tolerance vs risk capacity in retirement 33:16 Vanguard target-date funds as a simple retirement solution 36:01 Lighter close with creative fundraising and holiday humor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Life Shift - Conversations about Life-Changing Moments
Learning to Be Softer With Yourself | Bonus

The Life Shift - Conversations about Life-Changing Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 6:21


This episode is part of The Things We Carry, a solo series shaped by the themes that stay with me after the conversations on The Life Shift. Today I am talking about how hard we can be on ourselves and what it means to slowly learn gentleness. So many of us move through life with old shame, perfectionism, or fear tucked inside. We push ourselves to be better, to get everything right, or to carry more than we were ever meant to hold. In this reflection, I talk about the critical voice we learn as kids, the pressure to be perfect, and the way self-compassion feels like a muscle we have to practice again and again. Healing is not a straight line. Some days you feel softer. Some days you slip back into old patterns. The important part is noticing the shift and remembering that you deserve the same care you give to everyone else. If you have been carrying shame, harshness, or impossible expectations, I hope this episode helps you take one gentler breath. You do not have to earn kindness. You are allowed to give it to yourself, right here, exactly as you are.

World Today
New script with old logic? Decoding the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy

World Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 54:55


Softer rhetoric on China, but an intensified drive for economic and technological supremacy. A renewed Monroe Doctrine and a Western Hemisphere that tops America national priorities—is the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy a real shift in American foreign policy, or just old wine in new bottles? In this episode, we explore how America's new National Security Strategy affects China-U.S. relations and what it means for Global South countries and the broader world order. Host Xu Yawen is joined by Zhao Hai, Director of International Political Studies at the National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Wang Haolan, Research Assistant at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis; Clifford Kiracofe, Washington-based author and former Senior Professional Staff Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; and George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and Senior Research Fellow at the European Institute of Nice.

Moon Silk Audios
[F4A] A Softer Life With You | Vampire Girlfriend Comforts You About Changing Careers

Moon Silk Audios

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 10:59


When you nervously confess you're thinking about leaving the hustle behind for a slower, softer life, your vampire girlfriend couldn't be happier. Curled up together under a cozy blanket, she eagerly imagines a future where you work from home — safe from garlic ambushes, rogue possums, and lonely days. With her dramatic flair, endless affection, and playful promises of "daily quests," she reminds you that you deserve a life built for you. A warm, comforting nighttime talk full of cuddles, gentle teasing, and plans for forever.

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast
EU Market Open: European equity futures point to a softer open; FOMC cut rates by 25bps with a more dovish vote split than expected

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 2:56


FOMC cut rates by 25bps to 3.50-3.75%, as expected, while the vote split was 9-3, as Miran voted for a 50bps cut. Goolsbee and Schmid voted for unchanged.Fed said it is to assess incoming data, evolving outlook and balance of risks in considering the extent and timing of further adjustment (tweaked from “in considering additional adjustments”), and it will monitor implications of incoming information for the economic outlook.Powell said adjustments to rates since September should help stabilise the labour market and keep pressure down on inflation, while the Fed is well positioned to determine adjustments to rates, and rates are now in a plausible range of neutral.Powell also noted there is a lot of data due before the next meeting, and the Fed can wait and see how the economy evolves when asked about whether the 'risk management' phase of rate cuts is over.APAC stocks were ultimately subdued after failing to sustain the early positive momentum from the dovishly perceived FOMC; US equity futures gave back their post-FOMC spoils as tech/AI concerns were stoked following a slump in Oracle shares.European equity futures indicate a softer cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.2% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include Swedish CPI (Nov), US Initial Jobless Claims (6 Dec, w/e), SNB/CBRT Rate Announcements, IEA OMR, OPEC MOMR, Speakers including SNB's Schlegel, BoE's Bailey, ECB's de Guindos, Supply from Italy & US, Earnings from Broadcom, Costco & lululemon.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Record Average Car Payments, VinFast Dealer Count Shrinks, The Social Media Anti-Trend

The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 14:25


Shoot us a Text.Episode #1215: Today we break down why monthly payments keep climbing despite improving fundamentals, VinFast's shrinking U.S. footprint as it pivots overseas, and VaynerMedia's Anti-Trend Report showing why trend-chasing is officially dead in 2026.Show Notes with links:New-vehicle payments hit a November record at $760, but underneath the headline, several affordability pressures are actually starting to ease. Softer interest rates and strong used-vehicle values are helping cushion buyers as the market normalizes into year-end.Rates dipped to 6.1% and robust used values are keeping trade-in equity near historic highs.Dealer profits stayed steady at $2,161 per vehicle, showing margin stability.However, negative equity rose to 27% of all trades and lease expirations are down 15% YoY and 50% vs. 2023“How aggressively manufacturers choose to adjust discounting and promotional activity during December will be critical in shaping the close of 2025.” said J.D. Power's Thomas King.VinFast's retreat from the U.S. market is accelerating as its retail network falls below two dozen active stores. Falling sales, stalled product plans, and shifting global priorities are prompting dealers to exit while the brand refocuses on markets where demand is stronger.Holman's North Carolina store — VinFast's first U.S. franchise — ends sales Dec. 31, marking the third dealer exit in six months.U.S. registrations fell 57% through October, even as overall EV sales grew 11% in the same period.Several listed stores show no inventory or are “coming soon,” and many active rooftops have 15 or fewer vehicles in stock.“Given the tariff situation and the instability in the EV market, we just need to see how that settles before we push hard in the U.S.,” said VinFast chairwoman Thuy Thu Le.VaynerMedia's new Anti-Trend Report argues that social trends are collapsing faster than ever, making 2026 the year brands stop chasing virality and start pursuing genuine relevance. With algorithms fragmenting attention, emotional connection becomes the new competitive advantage.The report says trend fatigue is accelerating — trends now fade 14x faster than they used to, and 1/3 of consumers think brands “jumping on viral trends” is embarrassing.Platforms are blurring: TikTok layouts show up on Instagram, Facebook-style text posts appear everywhere — meaning content format matters more than platform identity.Audiences expect authenticity, not broadcasts; brands must create two-way social conversations, not passive content streams.“In 2026, the brands that win won't be those who shout the loudest, but those who show up the most real.” — Allan Blair, SVP & Head of Strategy, VaynerMediaThank you to today's sponsor, Mia. Capture more revenue, protect CSI, and never miss a call or connection again with 24/7 phone coverage and texJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast
EU Market Open: Hawkish Schnabel comments weighed on European markets as equity futures point to a softer open

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 3:15


EUR/USD gained, while DAX and Bund futures fell as ECB's Schnabel said she is 'comfortable' on bets that next move will be a hike.APAC stocks were mixed following a lack of major macro drivers over the weekend and with markets tentative ahead of this week's risk events, while participants also digested data, including the latest Chinese trade figures.USD/JPY briefly retreated beneath the 155.00 handle amid a softer buck and as the latest wages data from Japan supported the case for a December BoJ rate hike, although Q3 GDP revisions were disappointing and showed a wider-than-feared contraction.Chinese trade data showed a stronger-than-expected recovery in Exports, but Imports disappointed.European equity futures indicate a slightly softer cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.1% on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Output, EZ Sentix, Comments from ECB's Cipollone, BoE's Taylor & Lombardelli, Supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
S28E10: Weed Addiction: A Softer, Honest Look at Coping, Craving, and Choosing Clarity

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 60:06 Transcription Available


Hey lady! We're grown so we know there's nothing wrong with having a vice or two. But, what happens when that vice becomes an addiction? Analysts estimate that approximately 48.4 million Americans are addicted to something with 9.8% of Americans addicted to drugs and 9.7% of Americans addicted to alcohol. Addiction is a fact of life that many Black women have a relationship with, and many have overcome addiction through treatment, therapy and sometimes medication. But, before they even get there they start with a healthy amount of honesty about where they find themselves with their addiction.The peculiar thing about addiction is that one can find herself there without even realizing it, which is why this week Terri and Dr. Dom pull back the veil of addiction with a personal testimony about reorienting their relationship with addiction and science-backed, evidence based strategies to build healthy long-term relationship with the vice. Terri offers an authentic look at how she became addicted to marijuana and the gentle, self-compassionate methods she incorporated to set reorient her relationship so that when she engages it's from an empowered place and not out of necessity. Lady, contrary to popular belief you can become addicted to weed. And, if you are beginning to question where your relationship with weed lies, tune into today's episode to gain an understanding of the qualities of a healthy relationship with weed and what is veering into addiction. If you're ready to dive deeper into creating healthy habits and systems to support you living your best life, book a consultation with Dr. Dom. The end of the year is the perfect time to set yourself up for success in the new year. And lady, if you feel like you are in crisis please dial 988 for immediate assistance. We love you for real! Quote of the Day:"It always seems impossible until it's done." – Nelson Mandela  Goal Mapping Starter GuideCultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary  Resources:Dr. Dom's Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC  Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

The Daily
'The Interview': Simon Cowell Is Sorry, Softer and Grieving Liam Payne

The Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 54:21


The competition-TV judge changed the music industry. Now he says he's changed too.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Listen Again: Anna Sale on Hard Topics, Softer Conversations

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 47:04


In this conversation, Kate and Anna discuss: How conversations might engender the intimacy we need to get by Fostering the right interpersonal and listening skills it takes to approach a difficult topic (especially when you’re feeling nervous) Best practices for responding to someone’s hard news How learning to listen might bridge differences of all kinds What do we lose when we don’t talk about hard things? And what might we gain if we do? Subscribe to Kate’s Substack for blessings, essays, and reflections that hold what’s hard and beautiful. Join us for Advent over on Substack! This episode originally aired April 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Person
Simon Cowell Is Sorry, Softer and Grieving Liam Payne

First Person

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 54:21


The competition-TV judge changed the music industry. Now he says he's changed too.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview

Adam Carolla Show
Richard Rawlings' Road to Success + Tim Hardaway on Why Kids Today Are Softer

Adam Carolla Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 103:07


Richard Rawlings is an American entrepreneur and media personality. He's the proprietor of the Gas Monkey Garage YouTube channel and is known for transforming his automotive passion into fan-favorite builds. Follow him on Instagram and TikTok @rrrawlings, and keep up with @GasMonkeyGarage on all platforms.Tim Hardaway is a former NBA star and author. His new book, Killer Crossover: My Life from the Chicago Streets to Basketball Royalty, is available now. Follow Tim on Instagram @the_original_crossover_king and on X @hardawaysr.​Get it on.Subscribe to The Adam Carolla Show on Substack: https://adamcarolla.substack.com/FOR MORE WITH RICHARD RAWLINGS:Gas Monkey Energy DrinksYOUTUBE: @GasMonkeyGarage INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @rrrawlingsFOR MORE WITH TIM HARDAWAY: BOOK: Killer Crossover: My Life from the Chicago Streets to Basketball RoyaltyTWITTER: @haradwaysrINSTAGRAM: @the_original_crossover_kingThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSimpliSafe.com/ADAMF*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code Adam15 at theperfectjean.nyc/Adam15 #theperfectjeanpodLIVE SHOWS: December 5 - Santa Barbara, CADecember 6 - Corona, CADecember 11 - Fort Lauderdale, FLDecember 12 - Miami, FL (2 shows)December 13 - Miami, FL (2 shows)December 14 - Fort Lauderdale, FLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 2: WA Dems push for softer penalties for predators, scooter etiquette, is Mt. Rainier going to blow?

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 46:51


Washington commission pushes softer penalties for adults caught in child-sex stings. Disturbing details have emerged about a Pierce County couple that is accused of trying to engage in child sex trafficking. Complaints are growing in Seattle about scooter etiquette. // Big Local: Spokane County is employing AI for non-emergency calls. Tacoma is considering alternatives to policing thanks to left-wing activists. Is Mt. Rainier going to erupt? // You Pick the Topic: Authorities in a California city are trying to crack down on a dangerous viral prank.

Habits of A Goddess
A Softer Mind, Creates a Softer Life

Habits of A Goddess

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 13:08


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Capital Church Messages
“Softer's Louder”

Capital Church Messages

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 47:05


Minimalism isn’t a fringe movement. Brand names reduced to consonants, simple logos, and simple packaging has become the norm for businesses. A limited menu – if there's a menu at all – has become synonymous with fine dining. And instead of countless pictures on the wall, we choose one painting to allow the piece space to speak. Minimalism has taught us that the best way to make a statement is by dialing back. In this week's message, the Apostle Paul, along with the sages who penned the Proverbs, teaches us that screaming tends to make people deaf to our message, while a gentle, controlled temperament has the power to pierce the noise of a chaotic soul.