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You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, OR— BRAND NEW: we've included a fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I discuss why “Special Time”- the gold standard for cultivating connection with our kids- might not work the best for complex kids. We cover who complex kids are, what parenting them looks like, how to co-create interests and activities together, and being playful to connect deeply while getting through the daily routine.**If you'd like an ad-free version of the podcast, consider becoming a supporter on Substack! > > If you already ARE a supporter, the ad-free version is waiting for you in the Substack app or you can enter the private feed URL in the podcast player of your choice.Know someone who might appreciate this post? Share it with them!We talk about:* 6:43 What is Special Time?* 7:51 What is a complex Kid?* 10:08 What does it look like to parent a complex Kid?* 19:30 What does daily life look like with complex Kids?* 22:03 What to do for connection when special time doesn't work?* 23:05 Cultivating shared hobbies* 27:00 Finding books you both love* 30:00 Instead of only putting kids in organized sports, exercise together!* 33:30 Sideways listening with our kids* 37:00 Playful parenting as we move through the daily routineResources mentioned in this episode:* Yoto Player-Screen Free Audio Book Player* The Peaceful Parenting Membership* What you Can Do When Parenting Hard: Coaching with Joanna * When Peaceful Parenting Doesn't Look Like It's “Supposed To” Look * How To Take the Coach Approach to Parenting Complex Kids with Elaine Taylor- Klaus * What Influencers are Getting Wrong About Peaceful Parenting * Staying Close to Your Tweens and Teens * How To Stop Fighting About Video Games with Scott Novis * Playful Heart Parenting with Mia Wisinski xx Sarah and CoreyYour peaceful parenting team- click here for a free short consult or a coaching sessionVisit our website for free resources, podcast, coaching, membership and more!>> Please support us!!! 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No one listening or watching and they can't go where you don't want them to go and they aren't watching screens. BUT they are being entertained or kept company with audio that you can buy from YOTO or create yourself on one of their blank cards. Check them out HERESarah: Hey everyone. Welcome back to another episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast. Today's episode is about why you shouldn't do special time, which is, I admit, a little bit of a provocative hook here. But it's something that Corey brought to my attention that we have been talking about a lot. And then after last week's podcast, we both agreed—after the podcast with Joanna and her complex kid—we both agreed we have to talk about this, because this is something that probably a lot of parents are feeling a lot of conflict, guilt, and shame around: not doing special time or not wanting to do special time or not being able to do special time.Sarah: Hey Corey. Welcome back to the podcast. Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do.Corey: Hi, I am Corey Everett, and I am a trained peaceful parenting coach, and I work for Sarah. I live in Ontario, but I work with clients all over the world doing one-on-one coaching. And I myself am complex and have a complex child. And I have two kids. I never can remember this, but I have a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old.Sarah: I am glad you're not the only one who can't remember their kids' ages. I have to stop and think. Okay. Well, I'm so excited to talk about this. And this is actually something that you and I have talked about over the years, because you have found it really difficult to do special time with your complex kid. Maybe just tell us a little bit about what happened when you tried to do special time and why you eventually sort of gave it up. And, you know, this is something that Joanna in the podcast last week—the coaching podcast—she was talking about how she didn't want to do special time with her kid because she was so exhausted. So I think this is sort of like a two-part: why sometimes special time doesn't work for the kids and why it doesn't work for the parents. So let's start by talking about what happened when you would try to do special time with Big C, who's your 10-year-old.Corey: Okay, so when I would try and do special time with Big C, I actually found—first of all—I didn't really feel very present in it. I felt like I was trying to do it, but I felt like I didn't have a lot of energy for it. I think he could feel that. So I just didn't feel very engaged in it and I just felt exhausted, and it just felt like another thing on my to-do list. And so therefore he didn't necessarily enjoy it as much either.We did do a podcast—it'd be really great, I can put it in the show notes—where we talked about some things for peaceful parenting that aren't working, and I did a really good description in that one of why special time didn't work for him.Sarah: Okay.Corey: And so we can have them listen to that if they want more details on that part. Instead, I think I want to really focus on why it didn't work for me and why I'm finding with my clients it's not working for them either.Sarah: You know what, sorry to interrupt you. I realize we should really just say what special time is, in case—like it's such a gold standard of peaceful parenting—but there could be some parents listening to this, parents or caregivers who are newer to special time and might not know what it is.Special time—and there are, I think, some other brands of parenting that might have other names for it—but basically the gold standard is 15 minutes a day of one-on-one time with you and your child, where you put aside the to-do list, put away your phone, and some people suggest that you set a timer and say, “I'm all yours for the next 15 minutes. What do you want to play?” It's really immersing yourself in the child's world. That's one of the main ideas of special time: that we're immersed in our child's world of pretend play or some kind of play. It can be roughhousing or it can be playing Lego or dolls—something that is really child-centered and child-led.So that is special time. And let's take it from there. You had mentioned already that energetically it was really hard for you.Corey: I think the best way that I can explain this is if I paint the picture for you of what it looks like to be a parent of a complex kid. And—Sarah: Wait let's give a definition of complex—we've got to make sure we're covering the basics here. What's a complex kid?Corey: Okay, so a complex kid. This term, I first heard it from Elaine Taylor-Klaus—and we can also put in the show notes when you had her on the podcast. She is amazing. And basically, we're really often talking about neurodivergent kids here. But it can be more than that. It's just kids who need more.Sarah: It's that 20% of kids that we talk about—the 80% of kids who, you know, you say “Go put your shoes on and wait for me by the door,” and they go and do it and they don't have the extra big feelings. So in my idea of it, it can be neurodivergent and also spirited, sensitive, strong-willed. The kids who are not your average, typical kids. And I always say that when I tell people what I do—parenting coach—some people look at me like, “Why would anyone need a parenting coach?” and other people are like, “Oh, I could have used you when my kids were growing up.”So really there are kids who are—I'm sure they're wonderful—but they're not as more or complex as some other kids.Corey: Kids that you almost don't have to be as intentional about your parenting with.Sarah: Yeah. You don't have to read parenting books or listen to parenting podcasts. I would hazard a guess that most people who listen to this podcast have complex kids.Corey: Yes. They're our people. We always say the people who are our people are the ones who don't have to talk about challenges around putting on shoes.Sarah: I love that.Corey: That seems to be the number one thing we're always talking about.Sarah: We always use that as an example, whether it's sensory or strong-willed or attentional. It is kind of like one of those canary-in-the-coal-mine things. Will your child go and put their shoes on when you ask them to? If the answer is no, you probably have a complex kid.Corey: Yes, I love that it is the canary in the coal mine. So that's what our complex kids are. And for the parents of these kids, I think of these parents as being absolute rock stars. They are just trying so hard to peacefully parent their kids. And, like we said, they're reading all the books, they're listening to this podcast, they've probably signed up for all sorts of online seminars and courses and just do all of the things.Often these parents were not peacefully parented themselves. Most people weren't. So they're learning a whole new parenting style. And a lot of people today are getting all their information off Instagram and TikTok reels that aren't very nuanced, so they're also not getting really full information. They're trying so hard off of all these little sound snippets.Sarah: Or the peaceful parenting or gentle parenting advice that they're being given, and what's supposed to happen just doesn't look like that for their kid. And that reminds me—the other podcast that we did about when peaceful parenting doesn't “work,” we could link to that one too.Corey: Yes. Parents of complex kids are also trying to problem solve so many challenges because the world is often not designed for their kids, and it's often not designed for them.Sarah: Say more about that—about “not designed for their kids.” What's an example of how that might show up?Corey: So an example is conventional schooling. They're expected to go into this noisy environment and just be able to eat the food they've been sent and listen all day and stay in their seats and learn the same way that everyone else is learning. I didn't really realize how complex my kid was until I tried to send him to daycare.Sarah: I was just thinking about the spirit days at Big C's school, and how you've shared with me that those spirit days—like pajama day or “everyone wear the school colors day”—for some typical kids can be exciting and fun and a diversion. And for complex kids that can cause a whole level of stress and anticipation and the change of routine. Other parents of non-complex kids might be like, “Whatever, it's not a big deal.” For our complex kids, it throws them for a loop.Corey: Yes. My first moment of starting to realize there was something I needed to pay more attention to was they were having a movie day at Big C's daycare, and they said he kept covering his ears and hiding. And that was my first idea that every other kid was so excited that it was movie day. They'd been looking forward to it. And for my child it was just so loud, and then suddenly the lights were turned off, and the whole situation was throwing him off.So that's what I mean. We're designing the world for kids who are excited about movie day or special event days. But for complex kids, this is a complete change in their routine and all sorts of different sensory things that are happening that can make it really hard for them.Sarah: Or that they can't handle as much as other kids. I have a client who was just talking about how she's realized for her son, who's nine, that they literally can't do anything after school. They can't stop at the store and run in and grab a few things. They really just have to come straight home and not do anything extra or different. And he does so much better when he can just come home and unwind and needs that.Corey: Yes, exactly. So the world wasn't designed for them. And then consequently, the world was often not designed for those parents either. So many of the people we work with—including ourselves—only start to realize how complex we are once we start identifying it in our children. So it's just not really an accommodated world.Sarah: So talk about how that has led to burnout for you. And by the way, when you started talking about rock stars—in the membership the other day, in office hours, one of our members, I'll call him D, who works incredibly hard and has two very complex kids, was just sharing how dark and hard life had been feeling for him lately. And I said, honestly, I just want to give you a medal. And I grabbed this off my desk and held it up—this silver milagro from Mexico that's a bleeding heart. It was the closest thing I had to a medal.But I really feel like so many parents who have hard or more complex kids, all they feel is that they're doing a bad job. They don't realize that they're up against something other people are not up against. They don't realize that because that's all they know—unless you have one kid that's not complex and one that is—you just don't know that you're working so hard and things are still hard. It feels like you must be doing something wrong or failing. What they don't realize is that you can do everything “right” in peaceful parenting, and things are still really hard if you've got a complex kid.Corey: Yes. And the last thing I want to say to help paint this picture is that these parents—part of what they're dealing with, and I actually think this is huge—all parents today have a huge amount of family admin: managing appointments and things from the school and all those kinds of things. But that's this other crushing weight we're carrying as parents with complex kids: the admin.Sarah: Right.Corey: The amount of communication we have to do with daycare providers and teachers almost every day at points—Sarah: And also the searching. I've watched you go through this, and I watched my sister go through this, and countless clients. The searching to try to figure out what exactly is going on with my kid so that I can best support them. And even with the privilege you have and my sister has in terms of being able to access specialists and testing and all of that—even with that privilege—it's still almost a full-time job. And then getting the OT or the supports too.Corey: Yes. I started for this podcast listing some of the people I've had to coordinate with over the years, and I was like: different types of medical doctors, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, dieticians… so many. And just so much coordinating and searching. And the other thing that's hard is you also then have homework from each of these people. So not only do you have to make appointments and get your children to appointments, you then have to fill out all this paperwork to get reimbursed or get payment sorted. Then there's all the paperwork they want you to sign for ongoing parts of that. Then they have homework for the kids that they're supposed to be doing all the time to help them with whatever's going on. It's endless.Sarah: Yeah. And then there's the day-to-day. Tell us—paint a little picture of the day-to-day living. Not only do we have the world that isn't built for them or for you, and then all of the extra stuff that goes along with having a complex kid, but then the day-to-day life. Speak to that a little bit.Corey: Yeah. I think that's the thing you just see is so painful to talk about for all the people in our membership and our clients, and I've experienced it firsthand. You had children to add love to your family. And then you love them so much and you're struggling because there's chronic dysregulation, and they're having such a hard time getting through your daily routines, and they need more supervision than the average child does. Just getting through the day can be really challenging when you have a complex kid. And then if you yourself are complex, your nervous system is getting completely overwhelmed by trying to be the calm for everyone's storms.Sarah: It's a lot, Corey. I understand why you get emotional about it. It's a lot. And you're still in the thick of it with two young kids. I think everyone who's listening to this can relate.Okay. So how and when did you decide that you were going to quit special time, and what does that look like? And—I just want to center us here—the reason why we do special time is for connection, right? Complex kids need connection just as much or more than typical kids. And so just because we're saying you might want to quit special time, it does not mean we're saying you want to quit connection. So what does that look like? What have you found? Because I know you're super connected with your kids. I've seen you together. I know the things they say to you and about you, and that you have an awesome connection. So what do you do for connection when special time does not work?Corey: A big thing that I've been telling clients and that I've done in my life is—first of all, I had to acknowledge to myself, it felt like shame. Because here I am—it's one of the first things we tell everyone we work with: “Are you getting one-on-one time doing special time with your child?” And then I'm sitting there being like, but I don't really do this. I get a ton of one-on-one time with my children. And I think that's at the heart of it. But what I realized is because we're carrying all those weights we talked about, your whole life feels like it's all about this kid. And then to be like, “You know what? Let's make it more about you and give you another 15 minutes,” just feels—I almost felt like I don't have this in me.So I realized: let's pick things that we can do together that are interesting for both them and me. Instead of getting locked in their play and being led by them, I'm finding things that we're co-creating together.Sarah: And can I just note too that you've told me—and I know you said you talked about this in another podcast—but I just want to say it again: a lot of times complex kids' play doesn't look like typical kids' play. So you might be like, “What do you want to play?” and they're like, “I don't know.” They don't have the same kind of “Okay, let's play store and you be this and I'll be this.” Or they play with their toys in a different manner. So it can also be just awkward to insist that you play with them when that's not their style anyway. I just wanted to throw that out there.Corey: Yeah. And, or if I did, they're always telling me I'm doing everything wrong.Sarah: Right. Because I do think that play—I do think that for most kids, even though we're saying don't do special time—I do think that for most kids it is important to put yourself in their world. And I don't want people to think, like, “Okay, this means I never have to try to do special time.” We're just saying if it's not working for you for these various reasons—whether it's because of your own constraints like it was for Joanna, or because it doesn't work for your kid—it doesn't mean that you're doing it wrong and that there's no way to connect and that you should just give up.But I do think that—just a side note—I'd say the majority of kids, play in their world is the key to a lot of connection. But for some complex kids, that just isn't their mode. For some of them.Corey: Yeah. Because I think we were coming out of special time feeling angry.Sarah: Right?Corey: Because we were coming out of it like, “I'm trying to get lost in my child's world,” and he's just like, “You're not doing anything right, Mommy.” It was frustrating for him because he had these ideas and he couldn't really get me to do it right. And I think for some kids that can be really empowering, where they like that feeling of being in control and telling them. But for him it was frustrating because he's like, “I had this vision, and you are just not executing.” I'm like, “I don't know, I'm trying to execute your vision.” So I think that's why for us, I could just tell it wasn't just me—neither of us were finding it was working.Sarah: But—Corey: We were desperately wanting to be together.Sarah: Okay. So you said “finding,” right? I interrupted you when you were talking about finding things that were co-interests—things that work for both of you, co-creating.Corey: Yes. When they were younger, one of the big things I did was buy myself really special pencil crayons and nice watercolor paints because both of them loved doing art. So I could sit and do art with them and use my fancy coloring books and feel very “we are together doing something” that was making me feel really good, but they also felt really happy, and they loved showing me what they were making.Sarah: And did you let them use your stuff? Because I think that would be really hard for me, because you can't really be like, “These are my special things, and you use these Crayola ones.” How did you navigate that?Corey: Okay, so that was really hard. This never would work for my husband, so I'm going to acknowledge for some people this wouldn't work. I let them grab my crayons, and they dropped them a lot. I acknowledged that they were not going to last. But I still wanted good ones available to me. So I had to be flexible. They definitely grabbed them, and the watercolors were wrecked really quickly. But they respected not touching my special brushes for some reason. So I kept my own special brushes for the painting.Sarah: You know, that reminds me—one of our members has a just-newly-3-year-old who's super complex, and she was talking about how she was doing a jigsaw puzzle, like a proper adult thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle. And she was really worried that—since it was on the table in a room where the parents could be—her kid was just going to come in and wreck it. Instead, her child is really good at jigsaw puzzles and is doing them with her. So I think sometimes—she's totally shocked and thrilled that this has become something—and this is clearly a case of coming into the adult world of a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle. You just reminded me—she put a post in our Facebook group about how… I don't know, did you see that post?Corey: Yeah, I did.Sarah: About how wonderful it's been to have her just-turned-3-year-old do these adult jigsaw puzzles with her. So that's a perfect example of what you're talking about, I think.Corey: I think it's—so I love what you're saying here, because we're always told “go into their world,” but there's something really powerful about letting them into yours. I didn't actually realize that's what I was doing—I've been bringing them into my world with me, and then they feel really special being allowed in there with me. And so it creates this really beautiful thing, but I'm flexible about letting them in there, knowing it's going to look different.Sarah: Right. What are some other things that you've done besides art that might be inspiring?Corey: I realized a long time ago I had to let go of the idea that I needed to read really interesting books to my kids so that every night we could look forward to reading beautiful stories that drew me in. We actually realized bedtime has started getting hard again, and we realized it's because we're in between books. So that is something—and a shout-out to my mom; she's really good at researching books—she's come up with some really cool books that have really diverse characters and really interesting stories. That's been another really important thing: don't just read. I've picked really good books that draw me in.And so last night we actually just started a favorite series of mine. I kid you not, I'm reading to my 10-year-old a feminist fantasy book that I read when I was a tween. It's called Dealing with Dragons, and he actually is loving it.Sarah: Nice. So you're saying—maybe you misspoke—you said you had to give up on reading books that you… beautiful books that you liked. But did you mean that you were finding beautiful books that you liked?Corey: Yeah, sorry, that's—earlier on I felt like I was just reading, you know, books that I thought they would like.Sarah: Oh, okay.Corey: But instead I was like, “The heck with that,” and I found books that I loved, and I started reading those to my kids. And then they loved them. And then that really got us so excited about bedtime.Sarah: Great, great.Corey: We got through it, and we would read that together, and it became—I actually think reading books that I love to my kids has become one of the most important special times that we have each day.Sarah: So another co-creating—something that's interesting to both of you. And it's not necessarily going into their world and reading the Captain Underpants or something that they might like that you find mind-numbingly boring. And maybe Captain Underpants isn't boring—I've never read it—but I'm just using that as an example.Corey: That's a perfect example. So it's like, here, I'm providing those books for them to read to themselves for their reading time. Absolutely—read all the Captain Underpants, the Dog Man you would like. But my goodness, when I'm reading to you, I'm picking something. And look, we've abandoned lots of books that we started reading that they couldn't get into. We keep—we just keep trying.Sarah: Okay. What else—what else is next?Corey: Exercise.Sarah: Okay.Corey: I've realized exercise for me is the number one way for me to deal with stress. Of all things, I need to exercise to help manage stress. And it's very hard to fit in exercise when you have complex kids. So from the time they were little, we've been very flexible about how we've done it. But my husband and I have—once again, instead of picking things they're naturally into (this is starting to sound really funny)—we just brought them into our exercise with us, and they love it. From the time they were little, we had a balance bike for my littlest guy. He was on that balance bike, and we were riding bikes together.So my littlest one ended up being able to ride a regular bike before he was three.Sarah: Same with Maxine. Those balance bikes are amazing. She just—yeah. It's crazy.Corey: Yeah. And sometimes—Sarah: Sometimes you're like, “What have I done?” The 3-year-old is riding off.Corey: It's true. It was unbelievable, though. So we just rode our bikes together. From the time ours were very little, we had them as little guys on—you can get an attachment to your bike—and my husband put them on his road bike with him and would take them for rides on his road bike.Sarah: There's also the trailer bike too, which we had, which is good.Corey: So we did that. We had our youngest on skis when he was two. COVID kind of interrupted some of that, but now we ski every weekend with our kids, and we decided to do that instead of putting them into organized sports so that we would all be doing it together.Sarah: Oh, I love that. Instead of dropping them off and they're playing soccer, you're all doing stuff together.Corey: Yes.Sarah: I mean, and you could—and, you know, for other families—you could just go and kick the ball. Or I always say, chase your kids around the playground if you feel like you don't have time to exercise but you need to. It can be that simple, right? Kicking the ball around, chasing them around the playground—get some exercise and have some connection time too.Corey: Yeah. One of the ways we got our one son kind of good at running is taking the kite to the park, and we just ran around with the kite. But we started even going to—and I advised another family to do this—going to a track together, because it's a contained area where everyone could run at different speeds. And the really little ones were playing on the inside of the track with soccer balls and things like that, and then everyone else could be running around the track.Sarah: Love it.Corey: So getting really creative about literally bringing them into our world of things that we love, and then connecting deeply. And it's one of those things where it's an investment you make over time. It starts small, and you have to be really flexible. And there are these little hands grabbing all your fancy pencil crayons, and you're having to deal with it. And then one day you're sitting beside them, and they're using them themselves—drawing works of art.Sarah: Yeah, yeah.Corey: And it's happening now where my older son and I have been going for runs together around the neighborhood, and we have the best talks ever because I'm sideways listening. We should talk about sideways listening, actually.Sarah: Okay.Corey: So I learned about this from you. You have a great article—I recommend it to everyone—it's called “Staying Close to Your Tweens and Teens,” and that's where you talk about how it's actually easier for people, I think, to have important conversations when you're side to side, because it's not that intensity of looking at each other's faces. This is extra true for neurodivergent people who sometimes have a hard time with eye contact and talking in that way. So we go for these runs together all around our neighborhood, and I hear everything from my son during that time because we're side by side. So it's become special time, where it started when I taught him to come into my world with the track running and all the different things, and now that we're running, he's bringing me into his world.Sarah: Love it. Do you find that a lot of complex kids have special interests—do you find that there's a way that you can connect with them over their special interest? Does that feel connecting to you if it's not something—like, I'm literally just curious about that.Corey: I think that can be tricky, but I do think it's very important. I've learned that I was having a hard time with how much my kids loved video games because I've never liked video games. And, you know, as someone with ADHD, it's so hard to focus on things that I don't find interesting. And I realized that I've spent all this time cultivating bringing them into my world, and we've gotten to such a beautiful, connected space that I do need to go into theirs. And now that they're older, I'm finding it is easier to go into their world, because we're not trying to make some sort of play thing happen that wasn't natural.Sarah: Right.Corey: So I have been making a point now of—I've sat down and been like, “Show me how to play. I'm a beginner. Teach me how to do this.” And I've been playing video games with them. I'm so bad.Sarah: You know, in our podcast with Scott Novus about how to stop fighting with your kids about video games, he says how good it is for kids to see you be bad at something.Corey: They're seeing it.Sarah: I love that.Corey: I'm so bad. I cannot even a little bit. So they find it very funny. I've been playing with them and letting them talk to me about it, and I've found that's been really important too. Because I keep on saying, “Do you see why they love this so much?” And I'm kind of like, yes—and I see what skills you're learning now that I've tried it. It takes so much skill and practice to be good at these complex video games on the Switch and on the PlayStation. So I am learning a lot, and I feel like we are shifting now, where I found a way to connect with them by bringing them along with what I was into, and now that they're older, we are switching where I'm able to go back into their world.Sarah: Right. Love it. So we also—you know, I think delighting is something that probably you still do, and we always talk about that as the low-hanging fruit. If you can't do special time or it doesn't work for you, delighting in your child throughout the day—letting the love that you feel in your heart show on your face, right? And then finally, you talked about using routine—the things that you do throughout the day—as connection. Can you talk about that a little bit before we go?Corey: Yes. So this is where long-time listeners of our podcast know that although special time is a big fail for us, I'm really good at being silly with my kids. Really good at being silly. And I'm very inspired listening to Mia from Playful Heart—Playful Heart Parenting. I think I told you, listening to her talk, it was like the first time I heard someone talking about exactly how I do playful parenting. And it's just injecting play and silliness and drama throughout your everyday things you're doing together. And so we do that all the time to get through the schedule. Especially now, my 10-year-old is starting to act a little too cool for some of this, but it's still really happening with my 7-year-old, where we're always singing weird songs about what we're doing, and I'll take on weird accents and be my characters. I'm not going to demonstrate them here—it's far too embarrassing—but I still have my long-running characters I can't get over.Sarah: You've got, like, the dental hygienist—what's her name?Corey: Karen. Karen the dental hygienist.Sarah: What's the bus driver's name?Corey: I have Brett the bus driver. We have “Deep Breath,” who's like a yogi who comes in when everyone needs to take deep breaths. There's—oh, her name's So? I'm not sure why. So is the dresser who's really serious and doesn't know how to smile. So if my kids ever need help—this has also been a big way that I delight in them, I think—if they ever need help getting dressed (which complex kids need help getting dressed for a long—)Sarah: And even body doubling when they don't need help getting dressed, right?Corey: Yes. So I would always pretend to be a dresser who was sent in to get them dressed in their clothes, and they didn't know how to smile. So they're always trying to teach me how to smile when I'm keeping a serious face. And actually, recently I was doing this and I was having such a hard time not laughing that my lips started visibly quivering trying not to smile and laugh.Sarah: I love that.Corey: I think it was the hardest I've ever seen my 7-year-old laugh. He was on the floor laughing because I was like—Sarah: And for anyone who this sounds hard for—just, you know, it takes practice, and anyone, I think, can learn to be playful. And I love Mia's account—we'll link to that in the show notes. I love Mia's account for ideas just to get you started, because I know you—you're a drama kid. I'm not. But I still found ways to get playful even though it's not my natural instinct. And so you can—this way of getting playful and connecting through the day and through your daily routine—you can do that. It'll take maybe a little practice; you might feel funny at first. But I think it's possible for everyone to do that.So thank you so much. We have to wrap up, but I also want to point out that anyone who wants to connect with you, reach out to us. Corey's available for coaching. She's a wonderful coach. And I have people who specifically ask for Corey because they can relate to Corey's experience as a parent of complex kids. And so, on our website, reimaginepeacefulparenting.com, there is a booking link for a free short consult or for a coaching session. We'll also put that in the show notes. So if you want some more support, please reach out to us. Either of us are here and want to help you.And, Corey, thank you for your honesty and vulnerability—vulnerability about being a parent of a complex kid and sharing how you can do that connection, even if it feels like special time is just too hard and something that doesn't work for you or for your kid. And thanks to Joanna for also inspiring us to get this out there to you all.Corey, before I let you go, I'm going to ask the question I ask all my guests, which is: what would you tell your—you had a time machine and you could go back in time—what would you tell your younger parent self?Corey: Okay.Sarah: About parenting? What do you wish you knew?Corey: I think what I wish I knew—I think this is easier than I thought it would be, because I just told my best friend who just had a baby this—and it's: trust your intuition. I think I spent so much time looking for answers outside of myself, and I could feel they weren't right for my kid or for me, that I was so confused because other people were telling me, “This is what you should be doing.” And the more I've learned to trust my gut instinct and just connect deeply—and this special time example is perfect—I knew it wasn't working for us, and I intuitively knew other ways to do it. And I wish I could have just trusted that earlier.Sarah: And stopped doing it sooner and just gone with the other connection ideas. Yeah. Thank you so much, Corey. This has been so great. And, again, we'll put the link to anyone who wants to book a free short consult or coaching session, and also to our membership, which you've heard us mention a few times, which is just a wonderful space on the internet for people who want some community and support with their complex kid.Thanks, Corey.Corey: Thank you.>> Please support us!!! Please consider becoming a supporter to help support our free content, including The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, our free parenting support Facebook group, and our weekly parenting emails, “Weekend Reflections” and “Weekend Support” - plus our Flourish With Your Complex Child Summit (coming back in the spring for the 3rd year!) All of this free support for you takes a lot of time and energy from me and my team. 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Ask Rachel anythingA little community catch-up with my nuggets of ideas for this week and a listener question about connecting and staying close to his son who is pulling away.Links to recommended episodes:https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/vintage-how-to-talk-so-your-teenager-will-listen-and-teens-wanting-to-sleep-together-148/https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/masculinity-and-positive-ways-of-supporting-our-teenage-boys-an-interview-with-mike-nicholson-from/https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/motivation-how-to-motivate-your-teenager-and-why-blame-and-shame-doesnt-work/https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/how-to-set-boundaries-that-actually-work-with-teens-vintage-151/https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/138-how-to-get-your-teenager-out-of-their-bedroom-even-one-whos-into-gaming/I have also listed a lot of the best episodes about boys in the links to this episode:https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/135-adolescence-help-for-parents-with-the-core-themes-how-to-discuss-and-connect-with-our-kids/Explore Worldwide Family HolidaysClick here for adventures your children will never forget.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits.My email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact me:www.teenagersuntangled.com Find me on Substack Teenagersuntangled.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/You can reach Susie at www.amindful-life.co.uk

Send us a textWelcome to Fit To Fight. Join Cody Byrne as he speaks to Madison Bothe from Circuit Riders Pacific. The two of them speak on the importance of intimacy with Jesus when revival and a move of God is in our midst. Support the show

friendship upkeep is real, and honestly, no one warned us how much effort it takes. this week we're talking about the unglamorous side of staying close: texting first, planning hangouts, remembering birthdays, and knowing when it's okay to let things fade. it's not effortless, but it's worth it. plus, anya's making pilates pop up progress, and kylie hosted for the first time ever (and has a running story you need to hear)anya's favorite: ⁠maple brown butter almonds from TJskylie's favorite: EOS bday cake balmneed advice? submit what's getting you down for our upcoming advice column episode! email us at twodegreeshotterpodcast@gmail.com, dm us on instagram, or submit through our anonymous suggestion box (insta and suggestion box linked below). submissions will be kept anonymous regardless of how you submit!make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@twodegreeshotter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! if you're listening on apple podcasts, leave us a review - it really helps us out!if you have any suggestions for topics you want to hear us cover, feel free to send them using our anonymous suggestion box: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2WAjznf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What does it look like to stay grounded as both a parent and a business owner? Today, I sit down with Bridget KerMorris—mom of seven, therapist, parenting coach, and creator of the Steady + Connected Parenting Method.  Bridget helps parents navigate the middle school years with calm and connection, and she shares how those same tools can transform how you run your business. We talk about emotional regulation, navigating anxiety, setting tech boundaries, and how finding her niche led Bridget from Anti-Social School to the Today Show. Whether you're building a family-first business or learning to show up for yourself and your kids with more steadiness, this episode will leave you feeling grounded and inspired.Today you'll hear:02:28 - What “life-first business” means to Bridget—and how she stays intentional with family and work04:45 - Her go-to method for choosing where to focus energy (and why regulation comes first07:23 - Simple ways to spot anxiety in yourself or your kids—and reframe it using her “update method”10:11 - Two questions every middle-schooler is asking and how to keep communication open14:27 - How to talk to your kids about tech using family values instead of fear18:25 - The breakthrough that came from niching down inside Anti-Social School22:05 - How her Instagram blew up to 43K+ followers and led to the Today Show24:22 - Why follower growth doesn't equal profit—and what systems she built to sustain it25:59 - Inside The Collective Co-Op: scaling with structure, support, and confidence28:16 - Bridget's Q4 advice for parents—create lightness, joy, and connection at home29:52 - Where to find Bridget's tools, workbook, and free guide for middle-school parentsCONNECT WITH BRIDGET:Website: www.kermorris.comInstagram: @bridget.parentcoachFREE Resources:50 Ways I'm Staying Close to My Middle Schooler: https://kermorris.myflodesk.com/50waysguideMiddle School Tech Safety Toolkit: https://bridgetparentco.samcart.com/products/middle-school-tech-safety-toolkit 

Does the thought of parenting a middle schooler make your stomach drop?    In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I sit down with Bridget KerMorris, parent coach, associate therapist, and mom of seven to talk about how to build connection during the messy middle school years. Bridget shares why common parenting advice often backfires, the two questions every tween is silently asking, and how her Steady + Connected Parenting™ framework helps moms—especially single and divorced moms—stay grounded and present.   If you've been struggling with how to stay close to your tween or teen when they shut you out, then this episode is for you.   Resources Mentioned: Download 50 Ways I'm Staying Close to My Middle Schooler: https://kermorris.myflodesk.com/50waysguide Join the waitlist for ReNewU, my signature group program for divorced moms ready to launch a coaching business that actually pays: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist Nail Your Niche: https://ambershaw.samcart.com/products/nail-your-niche Higher Infrared Sauna Blanket use code AMBER 15: https://higherdose.com/products/infrared-sauna-blanket   What We Discuss: 03:54 Parenting tips that actually backfire with tweens 05:03 Why connection matters more than ever in middle school 08:04 How to set healthy boundaries without losing trust 13:54 Bridget's Steady + Connected Parenting™ framework 23:50 Simple ways to connect through your kids' interests 25:52 Reframing the questions you ask your kids 28:18 Why non-face-to-face conversations are powerful 30:18 Intentional parenting strategies for divorced moms 34:10 Helping kids manage tech responsibly 45:12 Resources for parents navigating middle school   Find more from Bridget KerMorris: Website: https://kermorris.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridget.parentcoach/   Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com

Feeling far from God lately? Maybe you've been distracted, maybe life feels heavy, or maybe you've just quietly drifted without even realizing it. This episode is a reminder that the same God who brought Israel out of Egypt is the same God who's brought you out of your own Egypt….your heartbreak, your past maybe even just your old self. Forgetting Him is what pulls us further away, but remembering what He's already done shifts everything. In this conversation, I talk about why we so easily drift from God and how to come back, what “fear of the Lord” really means (spoiler: it's not about being scared), and how living in daily awareness of His presence changes us. If you've been feeling distant, this is for you. Come remember the God who never stopped pursuing you.Welcome to Season 3! I've missed you guys so much!!James 4:17, Deuteronomy 6:10–12, Proverbs 9:10, Exodus 20:20, Proverbs 14:26–27instagram.com/growingthrough.pod

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/496.You're probably wasting thousands each year on marketing that doesn't work—and most law firm owners don't even realize it until it's too late.In this Profit with Law episode, Moshe Amsel is joined by Danny Decker of Spotlight Branding to break down what actually drives profitable law firm marketing—and what leaves you spinning your wheels. Whether you're throwing money at digital ads or relying solely on referrals, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and focus on what moves the needle.If you're tired of unpredictable results, bad-fit clients, or feeling lost about where to spend your marketing dollars, this episode will help you finally take control.Chapters:[00:00] Costly Marketing Mistakes Law Firms Must Avoid[02:25] Danny Decker's Journey: From Wall Street Crash to Legal Marketing Pro[08:29] Why Law Firms—and Choosing a Niche—Became His Mission[12:12] The Price of Ignoring Your Ideal Client[15:02] Exercise: How to Identify Your Dream Clients[20:43] The 3 M's of Law Firm Marketing: Market, Message, Media[23:46] Referrals: The Most Profitable Growth Strategy You're Overlooking[27:29] ChatGPT & AI: The Next Big Shift in Law Firm Lead Generation[34:46] Focus, Consistency, and Avoiding Diluted Marketing[36:59] Staying Close to Clients: Your Firm's Secret WeaponResources mentioned:Book your FREE strategy session today!: profitwithlaw.com/strategysessionTake the Law Firm Growth Assessment and find out how you rate as a law firm owner! Check out our Profit with Law YouTube channel!Learn more about the Profit with Law Elite Coaching Program herePumpkin Plan by Mike MichalowiczEpisode 29: Why Choosing a Niche Will Skyrocket Your Firm Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald MillerConnect with Danny Decker: WebsiteJoin our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.Connect with Moshe on:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amselLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Ed and Wayne have an in-depth discussion with our good friend Frank Gray about the development of the “close-to-the-listener” broadcast model. FEBC embraced this programing philosophy many years ago to address the changes from the digital revolution and the cultural changes that shaped the modern world. Frank will give us the backstory on the Biblical foundations and important milestone events that have shaped the way FEBC lives out the model of broadcasters connecting on a personal level…Until All Have Heard.

Are you walking with Jesus—or just working hard to look the part? Real faith isn’t about performance. It’s about presence. And if you’re not intentional, you can find yourself following Jesus… at a distance. This week on "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and Pastor Chip Borden, Senior Pastor of One Place Church in Willis, Texas, talk about disruptive faith—the kind that confronts complacency and brings you back to the basics: Scripture. Prayer. Relationship with Christ. Because in a world full of distractions, it’s easy to get off mission. But Christian warriors don’t drift—they stand firm. And transformation starts with the basics. Don’t settle for surface-level faith. Listen now and be challenged to embrace the transformative power of real faith at CourageousChristianity.today or on select podcast apps. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About this Episode Many couples find themselves caught in unproductive loops of reactivity, defensiveness, and miscommunication, often rooted in old patterns and unhealed wounds. If you've ever felt stuck repeating the same arguments, or struggled to respond with empathy instead of reacting on autopilot, you're not alone. Conflict doesn't have to drive you and your partner apart. In fact, the way you handle disagreements might be the very thing that brings you closer together or pushes you further away. In this episode, you'll discover practical strategies for staying close through conflict by learning to respond rather than react. You'll hear about how early family dynamics shape our adult responses, why curiosity can be a game-changer, and why true empathy starts with self-compassion. Through insightful metaphors like comparing relationships to yoga practice or learning to slow down a speeding car—you'll find tools to recognize when you're becoming triggered, regulate your emotions, and open space for meaningful, connected conversations. Whether your relationship is feeling the strain of busy daily life or you simply want to deepen your ability to navigate challenges together, this episode offers actionable guidance for building lasting intimacy through the most difficult moments. Alyssa Scarano, LPC, NCC, is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Collective Therapy & Wellness. Known for her empathetic and compassionate approach, Alyssa views her work as a profound privilege—an opportunity to be invited into the most intimate and vulnerable parts of her clients' lives. Specializing in relationships, she is dedicated to helping individuals heal from childhood trauma, break generational patterns, and cultivate meaningful, authentic connections with others by first supporting them in fostering self-compassion. Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. Episode Highlights  07:24 How family of origin shapes our conflict responses. 10:51 Understanding childhood defense mechanisms' lasting impact in relationships. 11:52 Adaptive responses and personal growth. 15:25 Mindful resilience through yoga. 19:35 Impact of stress and daily life on relationship dynamics. 24:06 Mapping family history and trigger awareness in couples work. 28:51 Healing challenges and emotional triggers. 32:40 Relationship dynamics and challenges. 38:55 Managing emotions and setting boundaries when one partner does more emotional work. 41:43 Slowing down reactivity: practical tools for emotional awareness. 46:16 Concrete steps for repair and connection after conflict. Mentioned Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication Connect with Alyssa Scarano Websites: collective-therapy.com Facebook: facebook.com/collective.therapy.wellness Instagram: instagram.com/live.collective.wellness Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like it to be discussed, please contact us by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!   *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.

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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson is joined by Eric Sui—indie hacker, AI builder, and creator of Agents Playbook—to talk about designing with agents instead of apps.Eric breaks down how he moved from casual GPT-3 experimentation to building structured AI workflows that solve real problems. They dig into agent UX, why many AI tools fall short, and how indie builders can actually move faster by thinking in systems.Also in this episode: • Why agents are more than just automations • How no-code stacks can launch powerful workflows • Lessons from “building in public” on Twitter • How to find product ideas in your own frustration • The future of indie AI projects and agent-led designWhether you're trying to build smarter tools or just want to understand how agents are reshaping what software can do, this episode is packed with insight.Subscribe to The AI Report:https://theaireport.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin the community:https://www.skool.com/the-ai-report-community/aboutChapters:(00:00) Intro to Eric Sui(01:12) Hacking on GPT-3 Before It Was Popular(03:05) Where AI Products Go Wrong(04:56) User Experience for Agents(06:29) Thinking in Systems, Not Features(08:15) How LLMs Shift the Tool Paradigm(09:53) Launching With No-Code + GPT(11:27) Product Validation as Self-Therapy(13:10) Getting Better Feedback Faster(14:52) Public Building as a Strategy(16:47) Twitter Feedback Loops(19:01) Starting From Zero Audience(20:45) Workflow Design and Mental Models(22:39) How to Think With Agents(24:26) Indiehacking, Investment, and Staying Lean(26:11) Staying Close to Your Problem Space(27:53) Teaching Builders Through Agents Playbook(29:45) What's Next for Eric(31:22) Where to Connect

In this episode we explore the emotional complexity of sustaining friendship from girlhood into adulthood. What happens when life pulls you and your closest childhood friends in different directions? From cross-country moves to evolving values, distance, and even unspoken grief over friendships that fade without a fight. I'm joined by my lifelong friend Rachel Clark (technically Passantino but in my heart she's always a Clark girl!!) and we talk about our 30+ year friendship, including moments of drifting apart, reconnecting, and learning to recognize the difference between a seasonal friend and a soul-deep one. We also respond to listener questions covering everything from ghosting after a baby, jealousy between life stages, dating someone your friends hate, how to grieve a quiet friendship breakup, and what to do when you're always the one reaching out. This episode is for anyone wondering: Can a friendship evolve without ending? How do you know when to hold on or when to let go? What does it take to disagree and still stay close? You'll also get to watch us stretch and fold my sourdough mid-convo, because I recently found this hobby and it's taken over my personality. I hope this conversation is as fresh and nourishing as the delicious bread rising on my counter. ENJOY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul. 09, 2025 - Staying Close to the LordPastor Ed TaylorExodus 33 | Study #10242EXODUS

This episode focuses on how to navigate the transition from parenting a child to supporting a young adult; with advice on setting healthy boundaries, adapting to possible changes in communication, and shifting your role from hands-on manager to compassionate mentor. Whether your young adult is thriving in their independence or still finding their way, the conversation offers relatable insight and expert advice for parents of adult children. Joanne Grant, Chief Growth Officer at Sweetser, joins the episode to share her professional experience in behavioral health — and her personal journey as a mother. She opens up about the moment it all hit her: standing in a grocery store, realizing her daughter had truly moved out and moved on. From coping with an empty nest to learning how to support your child without overstepping, Grant offers practical, heartfelt guidance that many parents will relate to. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering how to stay connected to their adult children while still giving them the space to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid tariff-related volatility, how are small and midsize businesses and the banks that serve them faring? On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Intrafi's Banking with Interest podcast — John Buran, the president and CEO of Queens-based Flushing Financial discusses how tariff and trade policy-related volatility has compounded commercial client uncertainty based on interest rates over recent months and why uncertainty has slowed loan growth and investment. However, Buran also notes that lending has improved in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, “possibly associated with the Fed keeping rates stable since the middle of the middle of last year. So I think that has helped somewhat. Banks are staying very close to their customers . . . so that they can come out the on other side in a favorable position.” Buran also discusses opportunities for community banks to gain market share in the New York City metro area real estate market and the potential for regulatory change under newly confirmed Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman.

I met Mike Thompson at a Wal-Mart back in May 2022 and it felt like meeting an angel. 3 years later I have We recorded this interview on March 15, 2025. This is the first interview that I have uploaded for the podcast this year! The last one I uploaded was the interview I did with Sam Bailey and I uploaded that back on Christmas Eve 2024!More From Mike:Mike's Scripture Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hm8epv3UD/More From Me: My Weekly Newsletter - https://dallincandland.substack.com/"God is Trying to Talk to Me" (My First Poetry Book!) -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN5WS9C8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_38CAR76S3MTH5M4JMJFHMy YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@dallincandlandTime Stamps:1:00 - How God Put Mike Thompson into My Life 2:20 - The Need to Eat Every Single Day3:30 - Mike's Story of Getting to Know Christ9:43 - The Need to Trust Your Instincts21:45 - Raising a Family in the Gospel24:00 - Staying Close to Jesus Christ27:50 - The Lord Knows Everything Going On32:32 - Making Jesus Christ Your EVERYTHING40:40 - Living a More Abundant Life with Christ Right NOW47:20 - The Willingness to Put Yourself on the Altar53:05 - Mike's Testimony of JesusQuotes:"It just happened and that was it."12:18 - "My parents were SO upset with me for going on a mission."12:58 - "Do what the Spirit tells you and miracles like that can happen."14:45 - "God was able to keep on showing up for us as we kept on showing up for each other."32:32 - "Is Jesus Christ our everything?"36:50 - "Satan wants you to waste your time."37:34 - "God's open windows are open as long as they need to be so that when they close you see that it was 100% your choice, not His."40:10 - "I'd rather have the more difficult path where I will impact more lives and bless more lives and help more people."48:42 - "When we let Christ wipe the slate clean it's like it NEVER happened."52:10 - "You can say any unkind, untrue, and broken thing about yourself but if you are living in line with light then all that person is going to see is light. They're going to know that's old news, that's old garbage, that's not a thing anymore."52:40 - "I would recommend following the Holy Ghost."Support the show

Serving SMB mid-market customers is one thing, but when you go upstream to enterprise sales, everything changes: go-to-market strategy, the sales process, how you structure deals, even how you define customer value. Today's guest, Andrew Casey, has helped scale four SaaS companies: ServiceNow, WalkMe, Lacework, and his current company, Amplitude. At ServiceNow, he worked closely with Snowflake's Mike Scarpelli and Coatue's David Schneider, and he was instrumental in establishing the company's deal desk to support its sales motion. As an operationally focused CFO, he shares a wealth of knowledge on the importance of staying close to the customer, structuring deals that work for both sides, establishing transparency in usage-based pricing, aligning incentives and strategy in sales, the pros and cons of multi-year deals, the problem with auto-renewals and what to do instead, and how to adapt your go-to-market strategy when moving from SMB mid-market to enterprise.—LINKS:Andrew Casey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-casey-6b14875/Amplitude: https://amplitude.comServiceNow: https://www.servicenow.comCJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: http://mostlymetrics.comRELATED EPISODES:Gaining Strategic Advantage in Vertical SaaS With Guidewire's CFO, Jeff Cooper"Steal Your Boss's Job”: Calendly CFO John McCauley on Leadership, Ownership & GrowthThe Largest Software IPO Ever: How Snowflake Still Left Money on the Table —TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Preview and Intro(02:40) Sponsor – Tropic | NetSuite | Planful | Tabs(08:45) Becoming an Operationally Focused CFO(11:50) Staying Close to the Customer as a CFO(16:37) Sponsor – Rippling Spend | Pulley | MUFG(20:34) Running Towards a Challenging Market at ServiceNow(24:15) How He Established the Deal Desk at ServiceNow(26:13) Structuring a Deal That Works for Both Sides(29:08) Transparency in Usage-Based Pricing(32:39) A Client's “Budget Problem”: Cash or Expense Issue(36:42) Lessons From Building Out the Deal Desk at ServiceNow(40:53) Pros and Cons of Multi-Year Deals(43:57) Auto-Renewals: Do This Instead(46:10) Adapting the Go-to-Market Strategy for Enterprise Sales(55:33) Selling to CIOs Whose Jobs Are at Stake(58:18) What Defines “Enterprise”(59:43) The Most Important Thing To Get Right in Enterprise Sales(1:01:01) Lessons From Andrew's Background in Corporate Finance(1:03:12) The Story of How Andrew Got His Job at ServiceNow(1:07:57) Long-Ass Lightning Round: A Big Mistake(1:10:31) Advice to Younger Self(1:11:17) Finance Software Stack(1:14:47) Craziest Expense Story—SPONSORS:Tropic is an intelligent spend management solution that consolidates your spend data and processes into one unified offering, enabling insights and decisive action. Take control of your spend with intelligent spend management at tropicapp.io/mostlymetrics.NetSuite is an AI-powered business management suite, encompassing ERP/Financials, CRM, and ecommerce for more than 41,000 customers. If you're looking for an ERP, head to https://netsuite.com/metrics and get the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning.Planful's financial planning software can transform your FP&A function. Built for speed, accuracy, and confidence, you'll be planning your way to success and have time left over to actually put it to work. Find out more at www.planful.com/metrics.Tabs is a platform that brings all of your revenue-facing data and workflows - billing, AR, payments, rev rec, and reporting - onto a single system so you can automate and be more flexible. Find out more at: tabs.inc/metrics.Rippling Spend is a spend management software that gives you complete visibility and automated policy controls across every type of spend, saving you time and money. Get a demo to see how much time your org would save at rippling.com/metrics.Pulley is the cap table management platform built for CFOs and finance leaders who need reliable, audit-ready data and intuitive workflows, without the hidden fees or unreliable support. Switch in as little as 5 days and get 25% off your first year: pulley.com/mostlymetrics.MUFG is a global banking powerhouse that provides comprehensive banking services for VC-backed, PE-backed, and public companies with revenues starting at $40M. Accelerate your growth trajectory. Contact group head Bob Blee at bblee@us.mufg.jp to find out more.#SMBtoEnterprise, #gotomarketstrategy #scalingSaaS #dealdesk #ServiceNow Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe

When people face hardship, their instinctive response is often to seek extra mercy from Hashem. They might take on new halachic stringencies, elevate their level of kavanah during tefillah , and pray with greater emotion, sincerity, and even tears. They do their best to act with heightened spiritual awareness, all in the hope that these efforts will bring about a salvation. But when time passes and the situation doesn't improve—or even worsens—it becomes increasingly difficult to keep that spiritual momentum going. Some begin to feel that their prayers and efforts are going unnoticed. "If Hashem isn't responding," they wonder, "why should I keep trying?" For some, this disillusionment may evolve into frustration or anger, leading them to distance themselves from mitzvot or religious observance altogether. They may begin to question whether Hashem truly cares. But we must hold on to a critical truth: Hashem cares more than we can possibly understand . The fact that we haven't received what we've asked for is not a sign of divine indifference. Rather, it is a reflection of Hashem's infinite wisdom. He sees the complete picture—past, present, and future. He knows our mission in this world, and what is best for us at every stage, even when we cannot comprehend it. And when the struggle to stay spiritually committed intensifies, our avodah becomes all the more meaningful. Hashem cherishes every sincere effort we make—especially when it is difficult. A man in the real estate business shared his story. His industry had been facing a downturn, and one failed deal after another left him with no leads and growing discouragement. He reached a low point and, for the first time in his life, contemplated skipping shul on Shabbat. In frustration, he told himself he wouldn't go. That Friday afternoon, he had his usual call with a business associate—a non-Jewish Irish gentleman with whom he regularly discussed the market, business trends, and more. Every week, their call ended with the man wishing him, "Shabbat Shalom." But this week was different. As they were about to hang up, instead of the usual farewell, the man simply said, "Okay, go to shul now," and then ended the call. The timing was uncanny. For the first time in decades, this man had planned not to go to shul , and here was Hashem sending him a message—through the mouth of a gentile associate—urging him not to break his lifelong habit. It was a moment of clarity. Hashem had been watching and cherishing each one of this man's tefillot for over fifty years. He didn't want him to miss even one. The man went to shul that night, full of gratitude. He thanked Hashem for the unexpected chizuk , and for reminding him how deeply valued his efforts are. Yes, business may be tough. Life may feel overwhelming. But that should never diminish our trust in Hashem or our commitment to His mitzvot. In fact, when maintaining emunah is hardest, that's when it shines brightest.

In this message, we discussed the significance of staying close to our Lord and Savior through sound teaching, fellowship, and active participation in the local assembly. We explored how God's unchanging love for believers is demonstrated through Jesus Christ, and how crucial it is to trust in God's plan for our lives. The conversation delved into the importance of not giving the devil a foothold, while highlighting God's love and grace as key in overcoming suffering and mockery. Ultimately, we emphasized the power of fellowship and prayer as vital elements in our spiritual journey.

Don Ashburn preaches part 3 of our sermon series, ‘Staying Close to God', Piedmont Community Church, Piedmont, California

Scripture: II Timothy 2:13, Romans 8:28, II Corinthians 5:7, James 4:8The Pulse WV LiveA Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodTopic: Staying Close To God In Every Season Of Your LifeHost: Pastor John FowlerFriday, March 21, 2025https://linktr.ee/thepulsewv

Scripture: II Timothy 2:13, Romans 8:28, II Corinthians 5:7, James 4:8The Pulse WV LiveA Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodTopic: Staying Close To GodHost: Pastor John FowlerThursday, March 20, 2025https://linktr.ee/thepulsewv

Product marketers with a sales background often feel like they have a superpower. The opposite is even truer.Kyle Coleman, CMO at Copy.ai, says yes—and he's got the career journey to back it up. From SDR to marketing exec, Kyle breaks down why sales and marketing are inseparable, how storytelling (not the best product) wins markets, and why staying close to revenue is the key to career growth. Plus, he shares how he personally closed $350K in outbound sales while leading marketing.✅ Why storytelling—not features—wins markets (just ask Salesforce).✅ The biggest mistake most product marketers make when trying to prove their impact.✅ Sales and marketing: two sides of the same coin or completely different beasts?✅ Why the best PMMs own the revenue conversation.✅ The "ivory tower" trap that kills product marketing impact.✅ Kyle's secret to getting buy-in from execs for category creation (hint: 75+ interviews).✅ A real-life sales deck fail—and how Kyle fixed it by actually selling.✅ The #1 piece of career advice for product marketers who want to be CMOs.If you're a product marketer aiming for the CMO seat, this episode is your playbook.

No one likes to get their hands dirty, but if you want to get a job done right, that's what it takes. So roll up your sleeves for an episode that could affect your outlook on ministry. Join Ed and Wayne for an in-depth discussion with our good friend Frank Gray about the development of the “close-to-the-listener” broadcast model. FEBC embraced this programing philosophy many years ago to address the changes from the digital revolution and the cultural changes that shaped the modern world. Our hope is you will be stirred to get your hands dirty in sharing the Gospel in your community...Until All Have Heard.

This is not the episode I thought I would make. This is the episode it was time to make. And so goes the soul. Tracking where it leads is an ongoing commitment. But I know of no better way to keep the magic alive. In this episodeSeeing and dreaming with the soulA heartfelt thank you as I share why I'm moving away from making episodes here for now and where I'm going nextHow to stay connectedSubscribe to receive my occasional (but oh so soulful) writings to your inbox via The Terrible, Beautiful TruthGet on my Super Top Secret Email List to be the first to know when I make new things (a few times a year to your inbox)Thank you so much for being in this space with me. All of these episodes will remain posted. Feel free to revisit and listen any time. In soul,McCallSupport the show Read The Terrible, Beautiful Truth on Substack Stay connected through my Email List Get a copy of my NEW book Down from the Mountain directly from me Read or listen to my new book Down from the Mountain Read or Listen to my first book The Second Half of the Mountain: A Guide to Personal Alchemy after Awakening

Join us in an engaging and insightful conversation as Brit Starr, the CMO of CreatorIQ, shares her journey and valuable marketing insights on That's What I Call Marketing. Brit delves into her foundational experiences at agencies, working on iconic brands like Shiner Beer, and how those experiences shape her current strategies. From the intricacies of crafting compelling briefs to the evolving roles of creators in marketing, Brit offers a wealth of knowledge. Hear about her professional challenges, including a stretch into a revenue role, and the unique aspects of marketing to marketers.Brit also discusses the acquisition of Tribe Dynamics by CreatorIQ and how the union has created a powerhouse in the influencer marketing space. Learn about the company's community-first philosophy, its relentless focus on adding value beyond transactions, and how it has successfully marketed to some of the world's biggest brands like Levi's, BMW, and Anheuser-Busch.Don't miss Brit's perspectives on the importance of brand safety, the challenges of international marketing, and the transformative power of AI in streamlining marketing processes. She candidly talks about her leadership style and the importance of having open and honest team dynamics. Brit's reflections on her role as CMO, the significance of staying close to the customer, and how to keep a marketing team focused while fostering creativity are incredibly insightful.This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving marketing landscape.00:00 Listening to Customers and Community00:39 Early Career and Agency Experience05:35 Transition to Tech and Consulting06:16 Joining Tribe Dynamics and Role Evolution13:02 Acquisition by CreatorIQ and New Ventures17:28 Leadership Philosophy and Company Growth20:05 Client Relationships and Value-Driven Approach23:04 Navigating the Creator Marketing Landscape23:55 Solving Customer Problems with Technology25:05 Brand Safety in Creator Campaigns26:05 Managing High Volume Creator Collaborations26:38 Teaching Brands About Their Own Value27:17 Activating the Creator Community27:55 Staying Close to the Customer28:25 Marketing to Marketers28:49 The Power of Data in Marketing30:34 Measurement and Metrics in Marketing31:25 Challenges of International Marketing33:19 AI in Marketing37:46 Leadership and Team Dynamics40:15 Theories of Victory and Focus42:57 Becoming the CMO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love is the most powerful force in the universe, but how do we love more? In this message, discover what it takes to love like Jesus, build deeper relationships, and leave a lasting legacy of love. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:20 30 Days to Live 02:43 The Power of Love 07:48 Reflecting God's Love 11:51 Practical Ways to Show Love 13:00 Loving the Person in Front of You 24:51 Staying Close to the Source of Love 28:12 Increasing Your Capacity to Love TAKE A NEXT STEP: INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Pastor Bobby shares the message Staying Close and Clean. The post Staying Close and Clean first appeared on Grace Baptist Church Knoxville, Tennessee.

6 Parts: 1. It Can't Be Overstated 2. Our Will or His will? 3. A Prayer 'Outlier' 4. Staying Close to the Lord 5. What's Most Important? 6. Carries Us Into Eternity

In the same week the government announced a major overhaul of children's social care to tackle profiteering, our hosts discuss their thoughts on the proposed changes, their thoughts on profit in social care, and reflect on the expansion of Staying Close - and what it will mean. Join the conversation, every Friday morning. By social workers, for social workers.

Welcome  to the Hopewell Baptist Church podcast. In this episode, our pastor Barry Wilkinson talks about how to experience God's love and forgiveness in your life.  We hope you are encouraged to move closer to God and have a more genuine and joyful relationship with Him.   Hopewell Baptist Church is located 7 miles outside of Andalusia, Al at 6592 Brooklyn Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421. If you would like to contact the church, feel free to call 334-222-2757.  

Have you ever felt like the stress of the holidays gets in the way of feeling close and connected to your spouse?If so, you are not alone.  The holidays can bring frustration with a higher level of busyness, unmet expectations, and disappointments when things don't go according to how we envision it.  But it doesn't have to be that way.Listen in on today's episode where we discuss a few simple strategies that can really go along way to lower some stress and help the connection stay alive and strong, so you can feel close and connected during the holidays. 

This week, Dr. Renee White is back for Check-In Tuesday, with her weekly dose of practical tips and light-hearted advice to make your parenting journey just a little smoother.In this episode, Dr Renee talks about the power of staycations for busy parents. Perfect for when you need a break but can't handle the thought of flights, packing, and travel chaos. She's sharing why a nearby escape might be just what you need to refresh without the stress.You'll hear about:Top Family-Friendly Staycation Spots: Thanks to RACV membership perks, Dr. Renee has the scoop on amazing discounts at family-friendly resorts in Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania.Perks of Staying Close to Home: More relaxation, less packing. A nearby escape offers all the benefits without the fuss.Built-In Fun for Everyone: From splash pools to family suites, these resorts offer a balance of fun for the kids and relaxation for you.Dr. Renee also shares her favorite tips on making a staycation special, think grocery delivery to your room and simple ways to feel like you've had a true escape.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe and share it with a friend who might be facing similar challenges. You can also explore Fill Your Cup for more resources, from nourishing lactation cookies to doula services designed to support you in every step of your motherhood journey.Want to be nurtured and nourished after the birth of your baby, have a peek at our doula offerings.Learn more about Dr Renee White and Explore Fill Your Cup Doula Services If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further!Got questions or feedback? Reach out anytime at hello@ifillyourcup.com, visit ifillyourcup.comOr join us over on Instagram @fillyourcup_

As teens grow, they often create distance from their parents, which is a natural part of becoming independent. But staying close, even if they push you away, is essential for their emotional well-being and resilience. In today's episode, we'll look at why this connection is crucial and how to keep it strong without overstepping.Key Takeaways: • ✔️ Teens need their parents' presence, even when they seem distant.• ✔️ Small gestures of care help bridge the emotional gap.• ✔️ Staying available builds trust, independence, and self-worth. Make sure to subscribe and follow me for updates, tips, and more ways to stay in the flow! You can connect with me on:• Instagram: @flow_network__• YouTube: @flow_network__• TikTok: @theflownetwork• LinkedIn Newsletter: Daily Flow Stay tuned for more great content, and as always, stay in the flow!

In this episode, Peter Markey, Chief Marketing Officer of Boots & 2023 Marketer of the Year talks about how he is managing the legacy of the 175 year old Boots brand and making it a brand that WOWs in 2024. Peter generously shares his extensive journey and experiences leading some of the UKs biggest brands, shedding light on his strategic approach to maintaining brand relevance, leveraging data, and emphasising commerciality. We discuss the crucial role of empathy in leadership and how it influences innovative marketing campaigns like the 'Love Island' partnership that Boot UK has championed. Furthermore, Peter opens up about how his passion for improv comedy and music improv invigorates his professional creativity and adaptability. Through exploring his strategies for navigating marketing trade-offs, continuous customer engagement, and adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, Peter offers invaluable insights. And we get to talk about the future potential of AI in marketing. We also go back in time and talk about an interview Peter gave in 2009 where he is talking about some of the concepts that were later to be become mainstream thinking. Oh and we also get to chat about Queen Camilla and 80s music. This episode is a goldmine for marketers eager to learn from a seasoned expert about thriving amidst change and driving growth.01:57 Leadership and Marketing Strategies02:01 Insights on Data, Tech, and AI in Marketing06:40 Personal Career Challenges08:42 Navigating Redundancies and Career Transitions12:11 Sector Experience and Marketing Versatility21:45 Brand Purpose and Organizational Alignment24:33 Boots' Legacy and Future Vision28:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections35:38 The Commitment to Being a Good Example35:50 Debating Purpose and Financial Confidence36:49 The Power of Long-Term Purpose38:16 Creative Options and Purpose Work39:37 The Success of Boots' Summer Campaign41:52 The Importance of Team Input47:59 Boots' Strategic Partnerships52:43 Navigating C-Suite Relationships58:05 Staying Close to Customers59:11 The Value of Improv in Leadership01:02:32 Evolving Marketing Strategies01:04:23 Future Focus: Growth and AIGet in touch with That's What I Call Marketing to find out about sponsorship opportunities. https://www.thatswhaticallmarketing.com/sponsorCheck out host Conor Byrne https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorbyrne/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brad and David in today as Doug is away for the week. Today, the second pillar of SWAT: Prayer Best of for Thursday and Friday. Doug and Brad will be back Monday, Lord willing. ------------------ __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-9:15 pm

Brad and Brian Andrews today Pray without ceasing Distraction that prevent us from studying ------------------ __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-9:15 pm

“Generous leadership is standing up for what is right.” Chapters: 00:00  Introduction of James Rooke 03:53  Background and Influences 08:19  Lessons from Father's Leadership Style 12:08  Simplifying Decision-Making Filters 26:21  Staying Close to the Front Lines 31:15  Creating a Culture of Generosity 36:25  Humility and Vulnerability in Leadership 41:06  The Power of Small Acts 45:06 Creating Experiences that Shape Beliefs 48:59 Being Present and Engaged with Employees 52:55 Walking the Talk: Authenticity and Integrity Episode Summary: James Rooke, President of Comcast Advertising, shares insights on leadership and decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns and investing in talent. James learned valuable lessons from his father, who taught him the significance of generous leadership and standing up for what is right. He also gained insights from his early career experiences, which highlighted the common root causes of organizational challenges. James recommends leaders stay close to the front lines and have simple filters to guide decision-making. He also discusses the need to balance a high-level view with deep dives into specific areas. In this conversation, James shares his approach to leadership and the importance of generosity in the workplace. He emphasizes the value of being present and engaged with employees at all levels, and the power of small acts of recognition and appreciation. James also discusses the need for leaders to have humility and vulnerability, and the importance of making quick decisions and being adaptable. He highlights the impact of creating experiences that shape beliefs and change culture, and the role of authenticity and integrity in leadership. James provides valuable insights and practical advice for cultivating a generous leadership style. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Recognizing patterns and investing in talent are key to leadership success. Generous leadership involves standing up for what is right and acting with integrity. Common root causes exist across industries, and focusing on human beings is crucial. Leaders should stay close to the front lines and have simple filters for decision-making. Balancing a high-level view with deep dives into specific areas is essential for effective leadership.  Generous leadership is about the culmination of small acts that have a lasting impact. Recognition and appreciation, even in small gestures, can have a profound effect on employees. Leaders should prioritize humility and vulnerability, as well as authenticity and integrity. Quick decision-making and adaptability are crucial in a fast-paced and uncertain environment. Creating experiences that shape beliefs and change culture is a powerful way to lead. Being present and engaged with employees at all levels fosters a sense of connection and belonging. Guest Bio: James Rooke is president of Comcast Advertising, the advertising division of Comcast Cable that fosters powerful connections between brands and their audiences as well as among publishers, distributors, MVPDs, agencies and other industry players. In this role, James oversees the operation of the company, which includes Effectv, FreeWheel and AudienceXpress. Most recently, James was general manager of Effectv, where he led a nationwide team across sales, product, engineering, data and operations focused on enabling marketers to reach their target audiences across TV and video streaming platforms. Since adopting the role in January 2020, he successfully led Effectv's transformation to a multi-screen, audience delivery company including bringing the more widespread use of data to TV advertising strategies, as well as driving addressable advertising and programmatic Capabilities. Prior to leading Effectv, James oversaw FreeWheel's global publisher business unit responsible for providing TV programmers and distributors with advertising technology to manage the monetization of their video content. During his eight-year tenure at FreeWheel, he also helped design, launch and scale FreeWheel's first video marketplace; led the Advisory Services practice, a consulting business unit; and served as the company's chief revenue officer. Earlier in his career, James worked in the media business at Time Warner Cable (now Charter Communications) as vice president of strategy and execution. He was also a principal in the media and entertainment practice at Capgemini, a consulting and technology company. He began his career as an associate consultant at EY (then known as Ernst & Young) in London. James speaks at many major industry conferences including Cannes Lions, Advertising Week and IAB and is often featured in leading business and industry media, including Business Insider, Advertising Age, Adweek, AdExchanger, Broadcasting & Cable, The Drum and more. Additionally, James is focused on moving the industry forward, sitting on the board of the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) and Ampersand and acting as a board advisor to TVision. James earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. He resides with his wife and two daughters in New York. Resources: Comcast Advertising  James Rooke Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: James Rooke, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 195, with special guest Yvette Kanouff.

Brad Sykes and Craig Henderson control the mikes today as Doug is on travel. SWAT Studies are back September 15th Caller Brian ------------------ __________________ 5 Core Values of SWAT 1. God's Word 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism 4. Discipleship 5. Community ------------------ https://swatradio.com/ SWAT - Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth Call us Toll-Free at: +1-844-777-7928 Email Us a Question: ask@swatradio.com FIND A SWAT MEETING Brown Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Wed. 6:30-7:30 am IHOP 3250 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224 Wed. Night 7-8 pm Salem Centre 7235 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, FL Wed. 12:00-1:00 pm Jumping Jax House of Food 10131 San Jose Blvd #12 Jacksonville, FL Thursday 6:30-7:30 am The Village Inn 900 Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, FL Friday 9:00-10:30 am Woodmen Valley Chapel - Woodmen Heights Campus 8292 Woodman Valley View Colorado Springs CO 80908 Thursdays 8-9:15 pm

My friends Todd and Tanya Hughes (live in Ventura County CA, married for 29 years, recently divorced, still best friends) join us to share their story. Todd (who recently turned 50) shares his background growing up gay in the church, and all the shame and self-hate that came with that. Todd and Tanya met on their missions and ended up getting married, after Todd told her he was gay during their courtship. Todd talks about how church teachings have evolved and how raising a queer and transgender son helped Todd learn that he is an intentionally created gay Son of God, and that God loves all of him. Over the past few years, that has led Todd and Tanya to a decision to end their marriage—but remain friends (including still sitting on the same church pew together). Tanya and Todd talk about their beautiful marriage, parenting a transgender son, and how they continue to help/support each other. Both Tanya and Todd have insights to support spouses of mixed-orientation marriages and better support/love/understand those whose marriages end. Tanya talks about how she still has hope for her “eternal family” and how it just has been reconfigured. Todd (who still actively serves in the church) talks about his intentions to date and then marry a man and participate as much as possible in the Church. Neither Todd nor Tanya are inviting others to a similar path—just bravely sharing their story in hopes to help others walking a similar road and to help all of us better love our fellow Latter-day Saints. Thank you, Todd and Tanya, for being on the podcast. You are two remarkable, courageous, and faithful Latter-day Saints. Your courage to share your story helps so many. Todd's e-mail: thousandoaksgathering@gmail.com Social media: IG (Todd): @todd.hughes.in.ca IG (Tanya): @tanyainsocal Latest Church Teachings: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/same-sex-attraction Facebook Group to support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints: www.facebook.com/groups/1433556613672143

Olivier Pomel built Datadog into a $40B company while burning only $25M in capital. In our conversation, he shares the fundraising lessons, operating principles, and core insights that made this possible. He also discusses the pros and cons of building a tech company in NYC, how early-career professionals should approach learning AI tools, how Datadog is building a trusted relationship with their users around AI features, and much more(00:00) Intro(01:30) Datadog's Early Challenges and Lessons(04:32) The Core Insight Behind Datadog(05:20) Building the Right Product(07:46) Transitioning to Open Beta(09:38) Expanding Datadog's Product Line(11:26) Platform Vision and Modular Products(18:12) Empowering Product Teams(22:14) Acquisitions and Integration Strategy(33:18) Customer-Centric Approach(36:39) Bottom-Up Sales Strategy(46:04) Navigating Founder Challenges(46:37) Building a Collaborative Management Team(48:32) Staying Close to Customers(51:36) Maintaining a Culture of Discipline and Efficiency(56:26) Pricing Strategy and Market Positioning(01:01:24) Fostering a Low-Ego, High-Performance Culture(01:06:32) Hiring and Promoting for Long-Term Success(01:12:21) Fundraising and Investor Relations(01:16:03) Deciding Whether to Sell or Scale(01:18:26) The Impact of AI on Software Development(01:23:24) Choosing New York Over Silicon Valley(01:28:04) Final Thoughts and Reflections Executive Producer: Rashad AssirProducer: Leah ClapperMixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA

In this episode, Volunteer Program Manager Kelly Williams and Community Program Manager Brehn Hanson discuss what it means to stay close to Maggie's through volunteering, attending meetings, and so much more. This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠. The Magdalen House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping individuals with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

Life is hectic--and finding time for intimacy feels impossible. How can we keep our connection strong amidst all the crazy? David and Meg Robbins find out how to manage overwhelming busyness, offering tangible approaches to build stronger intimacy. David and Meg are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study! To learn more or order your copy, visit artofmarriage.com. Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg, listen here! Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Busyness in our FamilyLife episode, Breaking Free From Busyness. The all-newArt of Marriagesix-session video series for groups features expert teaching, devotionals, spoken word poetry, animation, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more to portray both the challenges and the beauty of God's design. Donate to FamilyLife Today! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network