Podcasts about staying calm

Join Julie Potiker for this quiet meditation. Using your breath as an achor - focus on the message you feel you need right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Promise", by Barbara Crooker.PROMISEThis day is an open roadstretching out before you. Roll down the windows.Step into your life, as if it were a fast car.Even in industrial parks,trees are covered with white blossoms,festive as brides, and the air is softas a well-washed shirt on your arms. The grass has turned implausibly green.Tomorrow, the world will begin again,another fresh start. The blue sky stretches,shakes out its tent of light. Even dandelions glitterin the lawn, a handful of golden change.-Barbara CrookerContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Join Julie Potiker for this quiet meditation. Using your breath as an achor - focus on the message you feel you need right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Promise", by Barbara Crooker.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.PROMISEThis day is an open roadstretching out before you. Roll down the windows.Step into your life, as if it were a fast car.Even in industrial parks,trees are covered with white blossoms,festive as brides, and the air is softas a well-washed shirt on your arms. The grass has turned implausibly green.Tomorrow, the world will begin again,another fresh start. The blue sky stretches,shakes out its tent of light. Even dandelions glitterin the lawn, a handful of golden change.-Barbara CrookerContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Julie Potiker leads you through this self compassion meditation. She completes the meditation with the poem, "The Endless Waltz", by James Crews.This Endless Waltz, by James CrewsIn this endless waltz of give and taketrust and receivetoday, I am the one who must open his armshold the door for whatever wants to entertap of rain on glass, scurry of tiny flyacross the window screen, beaded with droplets"please stay", I say to everythingthat must someday goheart as hollow as a begging bowluntil I seeI am begging to be filled by what I already have.-James CrewsContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Julie Potiker leads you through this self compassion meditation. She completes the meditation with the poem, "The Endless Waltz", by James Crews.This version ends in music allowing you to drift off into sleep.This Endless Waltz, by James CrewsIn this endless waltz of give and taketrust and receivetoday, I am the one who must open his armshold the door for whatever wants to entertap of rain on glass, scurry of tiny flyacross the window screen, beaded with droplets"please stay", I say to everythingthat must someday goheart as hollow as a begging bowluntil I seeI am begging to be filled by what I already have.-James CrewsContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

There are some situations where panic is not an option. In today's episode, Ryan talks with Senator Mark Kelly about what his years as a Navy pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut taught him about fear, focus, humility, and staying calm under pressure. They discuss the lessons of spaceflight, the danger of ego in high-stakes moments, Marcus Aurelius' “view from above,” and what real leadership requires in today's world.Senator Mark Kelly is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. Before entering public service, he served as a U.S. Navy combat pilot, test pilot, and captain. He was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1996 and flew four space shuttle missions: STS-108, STS-121, STS-124, and STS-134, commanding the final two. Over the course of his NASA career, he spent more than 54 days in space. After his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, was shot in an assassination attempt in 2011, Kelly retired from the Navy and NASA later that year. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 in the special election for the seat once held by Senator John McCain, and was reelected to a full term in 2022.

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Fear and faith will stand side by side and demand a choice. And most of the time, we are more prepared than we feel — especially when God's word has been planted deep within us.LINKS:Buy Lindsay's book: Discover Your True PeaceDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for Staying Calm in the Storm by Lindsay Roberts Reference: Mark 4:39 Prayer: Heavenly father, I thank you that true biblical peace is available to us anytime anywhere. So I pray for your perfect peace, nothing missing nothing broken, to come into the lives of every person reading this. In Jesus Name, Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Breathe in peace and tranquility through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "All the Ways to Name a Dragonfly", by Ellen Rowland.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.All the Ways to Name a DragonflyWhat if your first thought upon wakingwas not of all you have to do, or how sadand frightening the world is, but this:I am alive. In a body. On a day I have never met.Hello, you beauty.What if, instead of reaching for a dark screen,you stood on the back porch of this weeping,sought the bay window of the sky seeping peachlight into your soul, or maybe slate, salmon,cerulean, painting the day alive with swathesof impossible color right before your eyes.What if, despite your knotted heart, you made a listof everyone you love, anthologized the weedsin your yard, collected seeds, feathers, and lost poems,made a lexicon of all the ways to name a dragonflyin this world: libellule, vážka, dreóilín, pilivesa, spāre.What if you then made something with your hands—a daisy chain, bread, a potholder, a salad of dandelions—and gave it to someone near, a neighbor, a child, a stranger,because the others are too far away. This matters, too.And what if, today, you allowed yourself to feel the rough huskof all you are—every fault, fear, scab and scar—so that the goalis not to be right or good, but to be whole. Like somethingslightly bruised in the fruit basket on the kitchen table, you sinkyour teeth in and bite anyway, like it's the very first time.-Ellen RowlandContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Breathe in peace and tranquility through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "All the Ways to Name a Dragonfly", by Ellen Rowland.All the Ways to Name a DragonflyWhat if your first thought upon wakingwas not of all you have to do, or how sadand frightening the world is, but this:I am alive. In a body. On a day I have never met.Hello, you beauty.What if, instead of reaching for a dark screen,you stood on the back porch of this weeping,sought the bay window of the sky seeping peachlight into your soul, or maybe slate, salmon,cerulean, painting the day alive with swathesof impossible color right before your eyes.What if, despite your knotted heart, you made a listof everyone you love, anthologized the weedsin your yard, collected seeds, feathers, and lost poems,made a lexicon of all the ways to name a dragonflyin this world: libellule, vážka, dreóilín, pilivesa, spāre.What if you then made something with your hands—a daisy chain, bread, a potholder, a salad of dandelions—and gave it to someone near, a neighbor, a child, a stranger,because the others are too far away. This matters, too.And what if, today, you allowed yourself to feel the rough huskof all you are—every fault, fear, scab and scar—so that the goalis not to be right or good, but to be whole. Like somethingslightly bruised in the fruit basket on the kitchen table, you sinkyour teeth in and bite anyway, like it's the very first time.-Ellen RowlandContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Collin Werner might only be 27, but don't let his age fool you. He's already worked in some of the most well-regarded kitchens in Omaha, now advancing to become the Chef de Cuisine at Au Courant. We run through Collin's career, assess the lessons he learned at different stops, discuss the value of culinary school, and more! This episode is a deep dive into creativity, discipline, and what it really takes to succeed in a modern kitchen.

The world doesn't feel stable right now — and your nervous system knows it. Economic uncertainty, political chaos, global conflict: even if none of it is landing directly on your doorstep, it's landing in your body. You're more reactive than usual. Your sleep is off. You're scrolling more and resting less. You're doing fine — except that quietly, underneath it all, you're not.This episode is about how to stay grounded when the external world keeps shifting. Not through toxic positivity or pretending things are fine. Not through a five-step productivity system. Through something more honest: learning to anchor yourself in what's actually stable when almost nothing outside of you is.Today we're walking you through what groundedness actually means — and more importantly, what it feels like in a body that's been running on high alert. You'll leave this episode with a clearer understanding of why you feel so rattled right now, and a set of practices you can return to again and again when the news cycle, the economy, or life itself starts to spin.This is courage for the long haul. Let's practice it together.

Arsenal survived one of the season's most chaotic afternoons at the London Stadium to remain top of the Premier League — but this was far from a comfortable title-race performance.The panel breaks down Arsenal's dominant opening spell, the tactical structure that initially overwhelmed West Ham, and why the game completely changed following Ben White's injury and Mikel Arteta's controversial reshuffle.There's detailed discussion around Declan Rice moving to right back, Martin Zubimendi's difficult introduction into the game, and whether Arteta once again overthought a high-pressure moment.The episode also focuses heavily on David Raya's enormous late save from Matías Fernández, with debate over where it ranks among Arsenal's most important moments of the season.Martin Ødegaard's substitute cameo, Leandro Trossard's decisive winner, and Arsenal's ability to survive difficult moments under pressure are all analysed as the title race enters its final weeks.The second half of the show is dominated by VAR controversy after West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser was ruled out for a foul on David Raya. The panel reacts to the media fallout, pundit reaction, and the wider narrative surrounding Arsenal's set pieces and corner routines.There's also discussion around Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori injury concerns, the emotional toll of the run-in, Manchester City's remaining fixtures, and whether Arsenal can finally get over the line.A chaotic afternoon. A massive result. And two league games left.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:18) - Match Review Setup & Arsenal's Huge Week Context(01:09) - Starting XI Debate & Arteta Sticking With The Same Team(02:15) - Rotation Questions, Ødegaard & Squad Management(03:18) - Arteta's “Vibes” Moments & Tactical Contradictions(04:04) - Arsenal's Dominant Opening & Early Chances(07:01) - Set Piece Pressure & Calafiori Threat Discussion(08:26) - Ben White Injury Blow & Tactical Consequences(09:19) - Arteta's Zubimendi Substitution Debate(13:10) - Declan Rice at Right Back & Midfield Collapse Discussion(16:56) - Pressure Moments, Pep Comparisons & Arteta Debate(19:21) - West Ham Chances & Half-Time Context(19:45) - Calafiori Injury & Second Half Tactical Balance(21:04) - Havertz, Ødegaard & Arsenal Losing Control(22:06) - David Raya's Huge Save vs Fernández(25:03) - Defensive Trust & Goalkeeping Discussion(26:42) - Ødegaard Build-Up & Trossard's Winning Goal(28:17) - Late West Ham Pressure & Disallowed Goal Drama(30:33) - VARse: Raya Foul Debate & Media Reaction(35:38) - Arsenal Corner Narratives & Set Piece Discussion(39:23) - Souček, Kai Havertz & Penalty Debate(41:18) - Why The Goal Was Correctly Disallowed(44:10) - Arteta, VAR & Darren England Discussion(46:18) - Risk of Mistakes?(48:45) - Raya Save Comparisons & Son Heung-min Discussion(50:05) - Arsenal's Title Run-In & Final Two Games(52:11) - Final Thoughts: Injuries, Trossard & Staying Calm(55:34) - Outro & Upcoming Shows

Ever wondered what it takes to catch at the highest level of professional baseball? In this episode of the Backpack Podcast, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Willie Maciver joins us to break down the physical and mental demands of life behind the plate. From technical stance adjustments to the killer mentality needed in the box, Willie shares the secrets that helped him reach the majors. Willie dives deep into his transition to the big leagues, explaining why catching is as much about feel and trust as it is about scouting reports. We explore the technical shift from traditional stances to the modern one-knee-down approach and how it impacts receiving and blocking. Willie also shares invaluable advice on the mental side of the game, including the importance of breathing through high-pressure situations and maintaining a fearless mindset. We also talk gear, specifically why Willie trusts All Star Sporting Goods for his protection and performance. Whether you are a young player looking to improve your defensive skills or a fan wanting a behind-the-scenes look at MLB preparation, this conversation is packed with pro-level insights. Chapters 0:00 Intro and Welcome Willie Maciver 4:10 Adjusting to the Big Leagues 8:25 Transitioning from Infield to Catcher 12:40 The Evolution of the One Knee Down Stance 17:15 Advanced Receiving and Glove Work 21:50 Throwing Footwork and Arm Slots 26:10 Insights from Shea Langeliers 30:45 Managing Pressure and Breathing Techniques 35:20 The Benefits of Multi Sport Athletics 39:55 Training vs Game Mindset 44:30 All Star Sporting Goods Gear Review 48:50 Baseball Bites and Favorite Food Spots 51:52 End of Video If you enjoyed this deep dive into the art of catching, make sure to hit the like button and subscribe for more expert baseball content. #baseball #catching #mlb #allstar #baseballtraining

Breathe in what you need right now, and then breathe out what you want to send to others through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Can You Imagine", by Mary Oliver.Can You Imagine?Mary OliverFor example, what the trees donot only in lightning stormsor the watery dark of a summer's nightor under the white nets of winterbut now, and now, and now - wheneverwe're not looking. Surely you can't imaginethey don't dance, from the root up, wishingto travel a little, not cramped so much as wantinga better view, or more sun, or just as avidlymore shade - surely you can't imagine they juststand there loving everyminute of it, the birds or the emptiness, the dark ringsof the years slowly and without a soundthickening, and nothing different unless the wind,and then only in its own mood, comesto visit, surely you can't imaginepatience, and happiness, like that.Continue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Breathe in what you need right now, and then breathe out what you want to send to others through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Can You Imagine", by Mary Oliver.Can You Imagine?Mary OliverFor example, what the trees donot only in lightning stormsor the watery dark of a summer's nightor under the white nets of winterbut now, and now, and now - wheneverwe're not looking. Surely you can't imaginethey don't dance, from the root up, wishingto travel a little, not cramped so much as wantinga better view, or more sun, or just as avidlymore shade - surely you can't imagine they juststand there loving everyminute of it, the birds or the emptiness, the dark ringsof the years slowly and without a soundthickening, and nothing different unless the wind,and then only in its own mood, comesto visit, surely you can't imaginepatience, and happiness, like that.Continue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Enjoy this open awareness meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "I Pray to the Birds", by Terry Tempest Williams.I Pray to the Birds, by Terry Tempest WilliamsI pray to the birds.I pray to the birds because I believe they will carry the messages of my heart upward.I pray to them because I believe in their existence, the way their songs begin and end each day—the invocations and benedictions of Earth.I pray to the birds because they remind me of what I love rather than what I fear.And at the end of my prayers, they teach me how to listen.-Terry Tempest WilliamsContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Enjoy this open awareness meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "I Pray to the Birds", by Terry Tempest Williams.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.I Pray to the Birds, by Terry Tempest WilliamsI pray to the birds.I pray to the birds because I believe they will carry the messages of my heart upward.I pray to them because I believe in their existence, the way their songs begin and end each day—the invocations and benedictions of Earth.I pray to the birds because they remind me of what I love rather than what I fear.And at the end of my prayers, they teach me how to listen.-Terry Tempest WilliamsContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Welcome back to the Channel 23 podcast with Jim White, Super Dave Weldon & Jam Bacchus. In this episode the team covers Yard 23 construction updates, company shoutouts and awards, light-hearted stories and beekeeping talk, and a prayer and pledge of allegiance. The core of the show focuses on safety: Wyoming bridge law and weight limits, following distance and Samsara alerts, tailgate signage and dumping in the correct bins (wrong dumps disqualify bonuses), hood and equipment care, DVIR/EDVIR and Connect Team reminders, attendance expectations, and tips on staying calm in stressful situations.

"Leadership is not about a title. It's about your influence." Episode Chapters [00:02:22] Why Leadership Starts with Influence, Not Title [00:03:00] Giving Teams Purpose and Explaining the Why [00:04:17] Why Presence Builds Trust and Credibility [00:07:54] The Importance of Candor and Difficult Conversations [00:10:33] Staying Calm and Leading Under Pressure If your team doesn't understand why their work matters, they won't fully commit. Strong leaders create clarity, build trust, and show up consistently. These leaders know that leadership isn't defined by a title. It's defined by influence, clarity, and consistency. In this episode, Lee Cockerell,  retired Executive VP of Operations at Walt Disney World, and guest Greg Archbold discuss how purpose, presence, and honest communication shape strong leadership. They also explore why standards matter, how leaders respond under pressure, and what it takes to build trust with a team. Read the blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Gregory Website GregoryArchbold.com LinkedIn Linkedin.com/gregory-archbold Resources CockerellStore.com The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.

Join Julie Potiker as she leads this gentle meditation practice focusing on what you need right now. Is it love, energy, calm, peace? She completes the meditation with two poems, "Spring", by Ellen Rowland, and "Bring Me The Sun", by Julie Potiker.Spring, by Ellen Rowland    -after James PearsonHow can I love this springwhen winter still holds hate quivering in its jaws,holds hope frozen in fear,hunts the human heartlike a soft trembling rabbit?I only want to be a bee among beestumbled from sleep by the warmscent of lilacs on an unsuspectingbreeze, belonging itself into thisbeautiful, troubled world as thoughblossoms might hold the answer.~Ellen RowlandBring Me the Sun, by Julie PotikerWhile the world wars I sitlistening to birdsongis that a wrentitor a song sparrowI know the towhee's croakthe mourning dove's low notethe click and humof hummingbirdthe mockingbird challenges meits phrases just beyond namingThen Wellington bounces toward me, black eyes shining, intent,a lemon-yellow toy in his mouth, bringing me the sun~Julie PotikerContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Join Julie Potiker as she leads this gentle meditation practice focusing on what you need right now. Is it love, energy, calm, peace? She completes the meditation with two poems, "Spring", by Ellen Rowland, and "Bring Me The Sun", by Julie Potiker.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.Spring, by Ellen Rowland    -after James PearsonHow can I love this springwhen winter still holds hate quivering in its jaws,holds hope frozen in fear,hunts the human heartlike a soft trembling rabbit?I only want to be a bee among beestumbled from sleep by the warmscent of lilacs on an unsuspectingbreeze, belonging itself into thisbeautiful, troubled world as thoughblossoms might hold the answer.~Ellen RowlandBring Me the Sun, by Julie PotikerWhile the world wars I sitlistening to birdsongis that a wrentitor a song sparrowI know the towhee's croakthe mourning dove's low notethe click and humof hummingbirdthe mockingbird challenges meits phrases just beyond namingThen Wellington bounces toward me, black eyes shining, intent,a lemon-yellow toy in his mouth, bringing me the sun~Julie PotikerContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Julie Potiker leads this guided meditation focusing on what is needed in your life right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, " Hawk and Crow Surf the Wind", by Moudi Sbeity.Hawk and Crow Surf the Wind, by Moudi SbeityWhether it was for play or rivalry, I could not tell.                          Crow cawed. Hawk was silent.            They glided in massive signatures,nearing then drifting, in the clear cold wind.                          At times hawk flew higher, then            crow climbed above.They titled and wedged their open wings                          through the bare branches.            They circled the neighborhood,then the next one over,                          then came back and            perched on opposite trees.All the while I watched this happen,                          and the cyclists rolled on,            and the cars drove by,and the nations with their many troubles                          warred still.            It was a moment of private purity,a quiet thrill held like a secret in my pen.                          As to whether they noticed me,            I cannot say,but I stood there like a sunflower,                          my face awed and tracking,            a shiver rising up my spine.- Moudi SbeityContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Julie Potiker leads this guided meditation focusing on what is needed in your life right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, " Hawk and Crow Surf the Wind", by Moudi Sbeity.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.Hawk and Crow Surf the Wind, by Moudi SbeityWhether it was for play or rivalry, I could not tell.                          Crow cawed. Hawk was silent.            They glided in massive signatures,nearing then drifting, in the clear cold wind.                          At times hawk flew higher, then            crow climbed above.They titled and wedged their open wings                          through the bare branches.            They circled the neighborhood,then the next one over,                          then came back and            perched on opposite trees.All the while I watched this happen,                          and the cyclists rolled on,            and the cars drove by,and the nations with their many troubles                          warred still.            It was a moment of private purity,a quiet thrill held like a secret in my pen.                          As to whether they noticed me,            I cannot say,but I stood there like a sunflower,                          my face awed and tracking,            a shiver rising up my spine.- Moudi SbeityContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Gene Zannetti talks with three-time New Jersey state champion Cam Sontz about his overtime state finals victory, how six years of consistent mindset training eliminated his fear of choking in big matches, the role his pre-match routine plays in keeping him calm and confident, and why he dedicates his wrestling career to his brother Kieran who is battling cancer.Timestamps:1:36 - Team culture at Delbarton4:05 - Coach's impact and preparation style8:04 - State finals breakdown and staying calm12:46 - Losing big matches before mindset training14:26 - Mindset as part of training15:08 - Committing to Lehigh University19:41 - Family support 26:53 - Pressure of going for a fourth state title

A huge thanks to this episode's sponsor: Hire Overseas: Exceptional Talent for Less - https://www.hireoverseas.com/value Navattic: Interactive Product Demo Software - https://navattic.com/value--In this episode, Noah Levin, founder of Serious People, an AI Studio and Advisory, shares how a career built on ambition, high standards, and strong convictions forced him to confront a harder question: not just how to win, but how to win without losing himself in the process. Noah talks about a defining moment from his time at Amazon Fresh that created tension between hitting goals and staying true to his values. He also reflects on early management mistakes, from overprotecting team members to navigating poor fit situations, and how those experiences reshaped his approach to leadership, ownership, and long-term growth.Things to listen for:(00:00) Intro(01:27) From theater kid to business school(07:03) The McDonald's meeting puzzle(08:31) Thank you to our sponsor, Hire Overseas and Navattic(13:52) The Amazon Fresh metric tension(24:01) Disagree and commit with equanimity(30:00) Caring less without losing yourself(32:51) Learning to manage without overprotecting(36:28) Ownership instead of insulation(37:10) Recognizing when the fit is wrong(54:34) Separating identity from your jobResources:Connect with Noah:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahlevin/ Website: https://www.seriouspeople.aiEmail: noah@seriouspeople.ai Connect with Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/ Substack: https://media.deliveringvalue.coHire Andrew as your coach: https://deliveringvalue.co/coaching

Staying calm is not something you're born with. It's something you build.In this video, Charlene shares the foundation of what she calls “undisturbed composure” and how it became a non-negotiable skill during her years in nurse leadership. From leading high-pressure hospital units to navigating difficult people and chaotic environments, this is the mindset and practice that helped her stay grounded when everything around her wasn't.This is the first video in a series where we break down how to actually build this skill in real life. Not just talk about it, but live it.If you've ever felt pulled out of character under pressure, this is for you.Comment “COMPOSED” if this resonated with you and stay tuned for the next video where we break down why this skill matters more than most people realize.#leadership #nurselife #personaldevelopment #emotionalintelligence #healthcareleadership

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushImagine standing near the summit of Mount Everest during its deadliest season while battling the internal voice that tells you to turn back. Cesalina Gracie joins Kelly and Juliet Starrett for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and staying calm under pressure. Drawing on lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Everest, and her work in women's safety, Cesalina offers a grounded perspective on mindset, preparation, and performing when it matters most.In this deep dive, Cesalina shares her unique upbringing in the legendary Gracie family and how she translated those martial arts lessons into a successful summit of the world's highest peak. You will learn about the psychological traps of self-sabotage and how to reframe your internal dialogue to build unwavering self-belief. Cesalina explains why the mind-body connection is the most powerful tool you possess for navigating both the mats and the mountains.The conversation also covers vital practical skills from Cesalina's Modern Woman Safety System. From navigating Ubers and elevators to setting firm boundaries in social settings, this episode is packed with actionable advice for women to move through the world with more confidence and awareness. Whether you are an athlete, a parent, or someone looking to sharpen your mental edge, Cesalina's insights on faith and preparation offer a roadmap for personal growth.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy self-belief is built before the moment that tests youThe dangerous pattern of self-sabotage — especially in high-achieving womenHow jiu-jitsu teaches you to stay calm under pressure and find solutionsWhat surviving Everest reveals about fear, decision-making, and mental strengthWhy asking “What else is possible?” can change everythingThe reality of violence against women — and why awareness mattersSimple, actionable strategies to reduce vulnerability in everyday situationsHow posture, voice, and presence impact how others perceive youWhy freezing is the default — and training creates optionsThe connection between physical practice, emotional resilience, and confidenceKey Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to the Ready State Podcast(3:15) Healing through women empowerment workshops(8:40) Identifying and stopping self sabotage(13:50) Growing up in the Gracie family dynasty(19:15) The true mission of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu(24:40) Why physical connection and play matter(30:10) Using leverage and strategy in life(36:55) The transition from the mats to the mountains(43:20) Training for Everest in seven weeks(49:45) Mental toughness under extreme stress(55:30) Crossing the Khumbu Icefall ladders(1:01:10) Survival mindset and the death zone(1:07:45) A lesson in self sabotage at 8000 meters(1:14:20) The importance of betting on yourself(1:21:05) Why we need specific training for women's safety(1:28:40) Practical safety tips for Ubers and hotels(1:35:15) How to tell if someone has bad intentions(1:43:37) Closing thoughts and final adviceConnect with CesalinaWebsite | Instagram | YouTube | TikTokTake Cesalina's brand new course the Modern Woman Safety System! In this women's safety course, you'll learn awareness, posture, voice, controlling your environment, and self-defense techniques that work for all women no matter your experience, size, or strength. This course gives you the essential tools every woman should learn in a simple, step-by-step program. Don't leave your safety to chance. Use code READYSTATE20 at checkout for 20% off.Huge thanks to our sponsors, LMNT, Momentous, Vitality, and Kreatures of Habit

Ryan Crownholm is an army veteran, serial entrepreneur, and founder of MySitePlan.com and DirtMatch.com. He is also the president and founder of Crown Capital Adventures Inc. When a runaway truck left him with a shattered femur and punctured lungs on a California hillside, he almost lost everything. Watching his business thrive without him from a hospital bed, Ryan discovered the leadership lesson that would change everything: Knowing firsthand how broken the construction industry was, he turned that experience into technology that now serves over 70,000 customers nationwide. Listen in as Ryan shares his incredible journey from living out of his car to building AI-powered companies and why he believes the entrepreneurs who thrive in the next decade will be the ones who learn to work smarter, not just harder. His book, "The Hustle Trap," is a guide for how to do less work while making more. Timestamps: 01:25 The Accident That Changed Everything 03:35 Beginnings in Construction  05:53 Exiting 07:38 MySitePlan 08:19 The Hustle Trap 10:25 Capitalizing On AI 17:30 AI Disruption 22:07 The Human Touch 24:35 Leadership Shift 25:51 Volunteering for Purpose and Mentorship 27:43 Staying Calm 29:45 Freedom Through Travel and Adventure 32:35 Books Beliefs and Entrepreneur Advice 34:31 Work for Yourself Mindset Links: Ryan's Website: https://www.ryancrownholm.com/ The Hustle Trap: https://a.co/d/07LOoCEo  

POV: the world is on fire—and everyone is looking at you to stay calm. Leadership falls apart before the crisis in the quiet moments of fear, pressure, and unchecked emotion. The crisis just reveals it all. EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when leaders confuse urgency with importance and control with strength? In this grounding, no-fluff conversation, Jenn Whitmer sits down with Ken Miller to talk about what actually helps leaders stay steady when the pressure is high. Drawing from Ken's lived experience—from incarceration to entrepreneurship to boardrooms—this episode reframes emotional regulation, decision-making, and leadership presence. This is not about optimism or pretending things are fine. It's about gap control, emotional awareness, and leading from clarity instead of fear. If you've ever felt the pull to react fast, clamp down, or hide emotion “to be professional,” this episode will challenge—and steady—you. Here's What's in the Episode: [01:10] Why joy is not optimism, denial, or a reward for getting everything right [07:12] The biggest thing leaders misunderstand in high-pressure situations: EMOTIONS [08:53] Gap control: expanding the space between stimulus and response so leaders act and not react [11:56] Ken's mic drop for leaders: “If you forget emotions, you will be controlled by them.” [16:09] A real leadership failure and the moment control started costing trust [19:02] Why checklist leadership feels safe but quietly limits humanity and innovation [29:45] “I'm good with good.” What it actually means to be well as a leader Leaders searching for how to stay calm under pressure, emotional intelligence in leadership, decision-making in high-stress situations, leading through uncertainty, and how to manage emotions at work will find this episode especially relevant. Jenn Whitmer and Ken Miller explore why fear-based leadership leads to reactive decisions, how gap control helps leaders respond with clarity instead of urgency, and why compassion, self-awareness, and perspective are not soft skills—but strategic ones. This conversation is particularly valuable for executives, managers, and business owners navigating burnout, team tension, or high-stakes leadership moments who want to lead with steadiness without sacrificing humanity. Key Takeaway Joy in leadership doesn't come from reacting faster. You need to create enough space to respond with clarity, compassion, and courage. About the Guest: Ken Miller Ken Miller is a speaker, coach, and author whose life story reflects the power of resilience, accountability, and intentional growth. Raised in a home marked by both love and trauma, Ken excelled academically early on, becoming a National Merit Scholar and graduating from an Ivy League university—clear signs of his potential. But addiction and a series of destructive choices led him into homelessness, incarceration, and profound personal loss. Hitting rock bottom forced Ken to make a defining decision: to rebuild his life through small, consistent, intentional choices. Released from prison with little more than determination, Ken committed himself to change. That commitment transformed his life and career, leading him to become a successful entrepreneur, mentor, and respected leadership voice. Today, Ken shares his story with organizations, schools, and leaders across the country, offering a powerful message: your past does not define your future—and it's never too late to choose differently. Connect with Ken at kenmillerspeaks.com. About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her book Joyosity and the Joyosity Works Playbooks offer leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. jennwhitmer.com Jenn's Social Instagraminstagram.com/jenn_whitmer LinkedinJenn Whitmer - Vistage Worldwide, Inc. | LinkedIn Resources & Links: Ken's Latest book: Becoming With remarkable honesty, Ken takes you through the raw, unfiltered realities of his past: the streets of Reno, prison cells, the depths of addiction, and the agonizing struggle to forgive the man he had become. But this is far more than a cautionary tale—it's a testament to human resilience, second chances, and the possibility of healing even the most shattered lives. Grab your copy on Amazon or Bookshop. Get Joyosity and the Joyosity Works Playbook Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn't extra. Joy is how you thrive. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Joyosity Works Playbook: Practical Plays and Strategies for Joy at Work and Beyond is the official companion workbook to Joyosity to help you practice joy every day. Find direct links to purchase at your favorite booksellers at https://jennwhitmer.com/books. Free 99: Joyosity Explorer Map → This map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast Host: Vicki Noethling Featured Returning Guest: Pankaj Singh Episode Title: Staying Calm During a Crisis What do you do when everything is on the line—and panic is the easiest option? In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Pankaj Singh to explore what it truly means to lead with clarity, composure, and purpose during moments of extreme pressure. In October 2020, Pankaj faced a defining leadership test when his company was hit by a full-scale ransomware attack—on a Friday morning, with payroll and vendor payments due. Leading the recovery effort while working with the FBI and other agencies, Pankaj and his team restored operations on an entirely new infrastructure within just 30 hours—without paying the ransom. That experience, combined with decades of leadership and mindfulness practice, led Pankaj to identify three core pillars behind sustainable success: • A pragmatic and continuous hunger for learning • Mindfulness practices rooted in early life experiences • Strong communication and collaboration across cultures and backgrounds These principles became the foundation for the frameworks he now teaches—including PROGRESS, PEPTID, and the Ascendancy Action System—designed to help leaders stay grounded, resilient, and effective in times of crisis and change. In this conversation, we explore: Pankaj's leadership journey and the moments that shaped his approach • The PROGRESS and PEPTID frameworks and how they support calm decision-making • How self-reflection builds clarity during uncertainty • Why purpose at work is essential when plans fall apart and rapid pivots are required • Practical strategies to prevent burnout in high-stress careers • How integrating mind, body, and spirit strengthens leadership during crisis and transformation If you want to lead with confidence, composure, and intention—especially when the pressure is on—this episode will leave you with insights you can apply immediately.

Nobody tells you that curiosity is a skill. Or that humor can be built. Or that the way you think is quietly deciding everything. Most of us are running on borrowed opinions — System One thinking dressed up as personality. We consume the same content, absorb the same views, and wonder why we feel forgettable. This episode breaks down five traits that genuinely change your trajectory: deep thinking, curiosity, uniqueness, humor, and enthusiasm. Not as abstract ideals — as practical, buildable skills that compound over time. Sam shares real frameworks, a few uncomfortable truths about how your algorithm is quietly shaping your identity, and why the most interesting people in any room aren't born that way. Train your attention like a muscle — distraction is the enemy of deep thought Curiosity isn't fixed; it's a lens you can deliberately apply to anything Humor follows rules — and once you know them, you can actually get funnier The traits that change your life are the ones nobody thought to teach you — until now. SPONSORS

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about managing emotional intensity in high-stakes situations. My guest this week is Jeremy Hurewitz, author of Sell Like a Spy and a corporate consultant, who draws on years of working alongside intelligence professionals, such as FBI hostage negotiators, CIA case officers, and special forces, to teach practical strategies for emotional regulation, active listening and managing difficult conversations.Here Jeremy shares why connection and empathy are the superpowers of elite negotiators, and how we can translate those same skills to our workplace and personal relationships. We talk about what to do when emotions run high, how to tell the difference between personal and situational conflict and why learning to let someone vent might be the best first step in defusing tension.About My GuestJeremy Hurewitz started his career overseas as a freelance journalist for a decade based out of Prague and Shanghai. During that time, he also built and ran the international newspaper association Project Syndicate. After returning to his native New York, Jeremy joined the world of corporate security. An influential but little-known industry, Jeremy works with intelligence officers and other former government officials across a range of services including kidnap-for-ransom consulting, background investigations, executive protection, and many other sensitive assignments. Jeremy is the author of Sell Like a Spy, which bring spy tradecraft to business and everyday communications. Jeremy writes regularly on foreign policy for a wide range of publications and is a policy advisor on National Security for the Joseph Rainey Center. He is a Strategic Advisor to the corporate intelligence firm Interfor International and head of Interfor Academy. ~Connect with Jeremy:Website: https://www.selllikeaspy.net/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeremy-Hurewitz/author/B0CNQ4KTZS?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1754401438&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

Visualize a calm lake, a reflective, peaceful body of water, to help you relax into this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with an untitled poem from Mark Nepo's book of poems (in progress), "Tales of the Ferryman".This is from Mark Nepo's book of poems in progress, Tales of the Ferryman.A German proverb saysthat windows are the eyesof the house.And an old Jewish beliefsays that the heart is thewindow between the souland the world.And when the mind is asclear as a still patch of lake,it is the window to the deep.And the mouth, so sorry forall it carries, is the windowto silence.So, care for your windows.They let us out. They let usin. They let us put downall we hide.-Mark NepoContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Visualize a calm lake, a reflective, peaceful body of water, to help you relax into this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with an untitled poem from Mark Nepo's book of poems (in progress), "Tales of the Ferryman".From Mark Nepo's, Tales of the Ferryman.A German proverb saysthat windows are the eyesof the house.And an old Jewish beliefsays that the heart is thewindow between the souland the world.And when the mind is asclear as a still patch of lake,it is the window to the deep.And the mouth, so sorry forall it carries, is the windowto silence.So, care for your windows.They let us out. They let usin. They let us put downall we hide.-Mark NepoContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Markets are swinging sharply following the latest escalation in the Middle East, but investors seem surprisingly calm. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why stocks have barely moved overall despite a rapid spike in oil prices and what history tells us about when energy shocks actually become a serious economic threat. Mike and Paul also discuss how higher gas prices can ripple through inflation and consumer spending, why policymakers are watching markets closely as geopolitical tensions rise, the latest developments in AI and semiconductor demand, layoffs hitting the financial sector, and why the real solution to America's housing affordability crisis may be simpler than policymakers want to admit: build more homes.

The system was not built to keep you healthy. It was built to keep you paying. One entrepreneur who has spent his entire career inside US healthcare is finally saying out loud what most people only feel when they get the bill.What this episode is about:This is a raw, honest conversation with someone who has been operating inside the US healthcare industry since the 1990s. He breaks down exactly why the system is broken, who benefits from keeping it that way, and why the problem is only going to get worse, not better. Key topics discussed:- The "save all mentality" in US healthcare and why it drives unlimited spending regardless of cost- Why people are too scared to question their doctor's recommendations. and how that fear is being exploited- How insurance companies position themselves between patients and doctors- Why doctors get paid when you are sick, not when you are healthy, and what that incentive structure really means- Why the person who built their career in this industry believes the system is human-made, deeply destructive, and getting worse- The solution to the health care problem in the U.S. Why this episode matters:If you have ever received a medical bill that made no sense, been denied coverage, or felt like the system was working against you, this conversation will validate everything you suspected. This is not a political episode. It is a business and human conversation about a system that touches every single family in America. Entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, patients, and anyone paying for insurance needs to hear this.Drop a comment: have you ever felt like the healthcare system had your back, or did it let you down? Subscribe for more conversations that go where most podcasts won't, and share this with someone who deserves to know the truth.Time Stamps:00:00 Trailer01:09 Intro 02:41 How Did Jeb Get into Healthcare Business03:50 How it Feels to Have a Family Member Lose a Battle to Cancer05:54 Why are Medical Bills So High? 07:42 The Root of The Healthcare Problem10:15 How Jeb is Solving the Issue10:46 Luigi Mangione & United Health Explained13:27 How U.S. Health Insurance has become Such a Big Problem16:52 The Man Made System that Corrupts Doctors 20:29 The Ability to Adapt and Improve Treatments21:48 Deep Dive in the Problem of Health Care 24:19 How to Help People Stay Healthy28:02 Competition in Health Care Business 30:51 Medical Expense Ratio Explained33:00 The Difference in Price: Hospital vs. Outpatient Facility 35:54 Problem with Prescription Drugs42:26 The Concerning Increase in Rates44:20 New Technology in The Healthcare Field45:25 Gene Therapy 49:56 How Jeb Saved Thousands of Lives In California53:42 How Jeb got Into Healthcare 01:03:40 Taking Risks in Business01:09:31 How Jeb's Early life Affects Him To This Day01:12:37 Importance of Good Energy01:18:32 Staying Calm in The Face of Adversity 01:26:54 Entering and Remaining in Flow State01:28:40 Social Media and The Damage it Causes01:31:12 Remaining Grateful in Life01:32:50 How Having Kids Changes your Perspective01:38:16 Best Piece of Advice Jeb can Give01:38:38 How to Maintain a High Energy State01:39:16 What's One Belief You Believe That Turned out to be False

On Tuesday, March 3, Brian Szytel reports a volatile session where the Dow opened down about 850 points, fell as much as 1,200, and recovered to close down about 400, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down about 1% and moving more in unison; the 10-year yield rose only 1 bp after being up over 6 bps earlier. Markets reacted to fears around a near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which briefly lifted oil over 9% before closing up 2.8%, and to U.S. assurances of tanker insurance/protection that eased inflation expectations; TIPS breakevens jumped about 20 bps. He notes LNG is cut off to most Middle East countries and export transportation is down 20%, with U.S. gas about 40% cheaper than Europe/Asia. He previews key week data (ADP, PMI/ISM services, Beige Book, claims, productivity, and the employment report) and answers an AI question: U.S. power upgrades are “when, not if” despite regulatory delays and natural-gas advantages, while China faces chip export controls; U.S.–China AI partnership is unlikely due to national security concerns. 00:00 Market Selloff Recap 00:36 Strait Tensions and Oil Spike 02:03 Energy Supply Disruptions 02:27 War Headlines and Market Context 03:16 Inflation Breakevens and TIPS 03:32 Staying Calm in Volatility 04:12 Week Ahead Economic Data 04:52 Ask TBG AI and Energy 05:24 US Power Buildout Outlook 06:33 China Chips and DeepSeek Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Levi Haines joins Off The Mat with Connor Pierce & Marcus Blaze to break down the moments that shaped his Penn State career. What happens when your redshirt gets pulled vs Iowa, you WIN… and the first person you celebrate with says:“It was alright. You could've beat that guy way worse.”Levi also breaks down Senior Night at Rec Hall, why the crowd feels different in Rec Hall vs the Bryce Jordan Center, the hard lesson of stepping on the scale 10 pounds over right before a tournament, and why hunting is the one thing that keeps his wrestling mind calm.Then the episode goes completely off the rails with a deserted island draft: best teammates to survive with… and the worst possible picks

Using your breath, breathe in what you need for yourself - and then breathe out what you want to send to others. Julie Potiker completes her meditation with the poem, "Drifting Ochre", by Sam Aureli.Drifting Ochre, by Sam AureliA single leaf of yellow ochrefloats along the water's gentle current.It spins and twirls, as if rememberingall it had known - the warmth of spring,the quiet labor of becoming,a life steeped in sun and rain.The stream nudges it forward,over rocks and eddies, past rootsand shadows, urging it onalong a path unasked, untraced.The leaf didn't need to know.There was onlythe freedom of letting go.And as I watched, I thought:all things drift in time,each in our own rivers and bends,our passage carved by wind and water,until the earth calls us back,her soil richwith all that has come before.-Drifing Ochre, by Sam Aureli (from On the Edge of Knowing).Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Using your breath, breathe in what you need for yourself - and then breathe out what you want to send to others. Julie Potiker completes her meditation with the poem, "Drifting Ochre", by Sam Aureli.This meditation ends with music to allow you to drift off into sleep.Drifting Ochre, by Sam AureliA single leaf of yellow ochrefloats along the water's gentle current.It spins and twirls, as if rememberingall it had known - the warmth of spring,the quiet labor of becoming,a life steeped in sun and rain.The stream nudges it forward,over rocks and eddies, past rootsand shadows, urging it onalong a path unasked, untraced.The leaf didn't need to know.There was onlythe freedom of letting go.And as I watched, I thought:all things drift in time,each in our own rivers and bends,our passage carved by wind and water,until the earth calls us back,her soil richwith all that has come before.-Drifing Ochre, by Sam Aureli (from On the Edge of Knowing).Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

How you respond during heated conversations is so important. See the importance of staying calm during those times as Patrick Dennis shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Invest Like the Best: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- My guest today is Dan Sundheim. Dan is the founder and CIO of D1 Capital Partners. He thinks about markets and businesses constantly, and has built a career entirely around that obsession. He manages over $30B across both public and private markets, with investments in SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic, and a public portfolio of names you may never have heard of. Dan shares the story of the short case he wrote on Orthodontic Centers of America and posted on Value Investors Club, which crashed the stock, and helped him land his first job. He shares why he backed Anthropic at a moment when many people told him it was the Lyft to OpenAI's Uber, what reading Dario Amodei's essays reminded him of Jeff Bezos, and how he thinks about LLM business models through the lens of Netflix and Spotify. We spend time on the extraordinarily stressful moment in early 2021 when GameStop hit the firm, and what Dan believes is the single biggest tail risk facing the global economy right now. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Visit ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- ⁠WorkOS⁠ is a developer platform that enables SaaS companies to quickly add enterprise features to their applications. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠WorkOS.com⁠⁠⁠ to transform your application into an enterprise-ready solution in minutes, not months. ----- ⁠Rogo⁠ is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:02:43) Intro: Dan Sundheim (00:03:58) The State of Public & Private Investing (00:07:32) Investing in OpenAI and Anthropic (00:10:22) LLMs Business Model (00:14:13) How LLMs are like Netflix and Spotify (00:17:08) Focus v. Scope (00:22:43) The Bear Case for Hyperscalers (00:26:36) The Software Sell-Off (00:31:08) If Scaling Laws Stopped (00:32:18) Advice to a 12-Year-Old Investor (00:33:54) GameStop: D1's Darkest Hour (00:37:14) The Pivotal Dinner with LPs (00:40:56) Staying Calm and Confident (00:42:08) Economic Optimism vs. Societal Uncertainty (00:44:26) Investing on SpaceX and Rivian (00:48:09) Why Dan Loves Shorting (00:48:51) Sources of Inefficiency in Today's Markets (00:51:45) The Importance of Loyalty (00:53:11) Dan's Group Chat for Founders (00:55:39) What Motivates Dan (00:57:28) Posting on Value Investors Club (01:01:46) What Dan Learned at Viking (01:04:22) The Beauty of Art (01:06:49) Under-appreciated Parts of the Global Economy (01:08:00) The US-China-Taiwan Collision Course (01:12:10) Good Leaders vs. Good Businesses (01:13:15) The Kindest Thing

My guest today is Dan Sundheim. Dan is the founder and CIO of D1 Capital Partners. He thinks about markets and businesses constantly, and has built a career entirely around that obsession. He manages over $30B across both public and private markets, with investments in SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic, and a public portfolio of names you may never have heard of. Dan shares the story of the short case he wrote on Orthodontic Centers of America and posted on Value Investors Club, which crashed the stock, and helped him land his first job. He shares why he backed Anthropic at a moment when many people told him it was the Lyft to OpenAI's Uber, what reading Dario Amodei's essays reminded him of Jeff Bezos, and how he thinks about LLM business models through the lens of Netflix and Spotify. We spend time on the extraordinarily stressful moment in early 2021 when GameStop hit the firm, and what Dan believes is the single biggest tail risk facing the global economy right now. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Visit ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- ⁠WorkOS⁠ is a developer platform that enables SaaS companies to quickly add enterprise features to their applications. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠WorkOS.com⁠⁠⁠ to transform your application into an enterprise-ready solution in minutes, not months. ----- ⁠Rogo⁠ is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:02:43) Intro: Dan Sundheim (00:03:58) The State of Public & Private Investing (00:07:32) Investing in OpenAI and Anthropic (00:10:22) LLMs Business Model (00:14:13) How LLMs are like Netflix and Spotify (00:17:08) Focus v. Scope (00:22:43) The Bear Case for Hyperscalers (00:26:36) The Software Sell-Off (00:31:08) If Scaling Laws Stopped (00:32:18) Advice to a 12-Year-Old Investor (00:33:54) GameStop: D1's Darkest Hour (00:37:14) The Pivotal Dinner with LPs (00:40:56) Staying Calm and Confident (00:42:08) Economic Optimism vs. Societal Uncertainty (00:44:26) Investing on SpaceX and Rivian (00:48:09) Why Dan Loves Shorting (00:48:51) Sources of Inefficiency in Today's Markets (00:51:45) The Importance of Loyalty (00:53:11) Dan's Group Chat for Founders (00:55:39) What Motivates Dan (00:57:28) Posting on Value Investors Club (01:01:46) What Dan Learned at Viking (01:04:22) The Beauty of Art (01:06:49) Under-appreciated Parts of the Global Economy (01:08:00) The US-China-Taiwan Collision Course (01:12:10) Good Leaders vs. Good Businesses (01:13:15) The Kindest Thing

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Are you ready to transform your real estate game by mastering the art of calm in chaos? In this episode, Jill Preschel, a top NYC broker with over a decade of experience, reveals how staying centered — even when deals go sideways — can unlock your true potential. Jill shares her journey in real estate, starting from her early days during the 2008 financial crisis to her current strategies for building a successful business. She emphasizes the importance of networking, emotional resilience, and optimizing systems for efficiency. Jill discusses the unique dynamics of working on the buy side and the significance of managing surprises in real estate transactions. She also highlights the role of technology in prospecting and finding one's niche in the market, offering valuable advice for new agents looking to thrive in the industry. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by surprises or struggled to stay cool under pressure, this episode is your antidote to stress and burnout! Links: Follow Jill Preschel on Instagram Follow Sara Denig on Instagram  Follow Christina Leavenworth on Instagram  Follow Aaron Amuchastegui on Instagram  Get Hundreds of FREE Real Estate Tools From the Toolbox  Join the 2026 Mastermind: Get your tickets HERE! 

What if you could stay calm no matter what life throws your way? In this episode, I break down why you lose control even when you know better and how to retrain your nervous system to stay grounded. You'll learn how past programming shapes your reactions, why your amygdala hijacks your logic, and the simple tools I use to return to center fast. High performers don't wait for clarity, they create it. This Mindset University call will help you see your blind spots and your next level. Grab your spot here