Podcasts about staying connected

From a prison cell, Kevin “Big Country” Gilhouse used to look out at a lake and dream about fishing with his son. Years later, he found himself on that very lake, looking at his son on one side and the prison unit where he spent some of his darkest years on the other. ❤️Inside Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola Prison, Kevin shares his incredible journey from a childhood spent in foster care to years of addiction, violence and hopelessness behind bars. At his lowest point, Kevin reached out for help and entered the New Men program, where he found a community of men who encouraged him to pursue Jesus.On May 23, 2024, Kevin gave his life to Christ. Today, he shares how his faith has transformed the way he sees himself, his family and his purpose inside prison.In this episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, Kevin sits down to share the emotional story of fishing with his son for the first time, the unexpected moment his daughter received his prison identification number at a GBB event, and the important role his wife has played in keeping their family connected. He also opens up about the moments he wishes he could get back as a father and the message he wants his children to hear.“I'm better than the worst thing I've ever done.”Kevin's story is a reminder that our past does not have to define our future and that God can bring hope, healing and purpose even inside prison walls.At God Behind Bars, our mission is to introduce inmates to Jesus and connect them to the local church. Subscribe for more prison testimonies, stories of transformation, family reunifications and powerful conversations about faith and redemption.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:44 Meet Kevin “Big Country” Gilhouse01:35 Growing Up in Foster Care04:00 Fishing With His Son for the First Time05:20 Kevin's Darkest Years in Camp J06:49 Dreaming of the Lake From His Prison Cell07:17 Looking at His Past and His Son on the Same Lake10:12 Addiction and Hitting Rock Bottom12:47 Asking for Help Inside Prison14:28 Surviving His Darkest Moment15:18 Entering the New Men Program16:18 Giving His Life to Jesus17:10 An Unexpected Moment With His Daughter19:18 Staying Connected to His Children From Prison21:10 Kevin's Emotional Message to His Family22:45 His Advice to Every Parent23:44 Finding Hope in God's Plan24:26 “I'm Better Than the Worst Thing I've Ever Done”25:00 Finding His Identity in ChristThis episode includes discussion of addiction and a suicide attempt.#GodBehindBars #PrisonMinistry #PrisonPodcast

Ruth Price did not wait for Arizona's creative community to find her. She started a newsletter, gathered people around design, art, architecture, and food, and built what became Desert Design Week.In Episode 231 of On The Delo, Ruth shares how moving from Romania to Oregon and eventually Arizona shaped her eye for place, preservation, and possibility. She and Delo discuss the growth of Desert Design Week, its decentralized choose-your-own-experience format, the launch of a companion publication, and why food belongs in any honest conversation about design and culture.Ruth also explains how she found a niche in design-led real estate, why her 4:30 a.m. reading and writing ritual matters, and how travel keeps her curious. Her closing advice is simple and powerful: stop comparing yourself to everyone else, put your blinders on, and do your thing.CHAPTER GUIDE :(0:15 - 3:42) Romania, Oregon, and Building a Life in Arizona(3:43 - 7:03) Preservation and Creating Future Architectural Gems(7:04 - 9:58) From a Newsletter to Desert Design Week(9:59 - 14:44) Growth, Audience, and a Decentralized Festival(14:45 - 19:22) Curating Experiences, Food, and First Bites of Phoenix(19:23 - 22:37) Finding a Niche in Design-Led Real Estate(22:38 - 26:55) Morning Rituals, Coffee, Travel, and Research(26:56 - 30:09) Creative Community, Tickets, and Staying Connected(30:10 - 33:53) Arizona Food Favorites and Rapid Fire(33:54 - 35:44) Stop Comparing Yourself and Do Your Thing

In this episode of The Leader's Journey, Trisha, Mike, and Kathleen discuss individuality and togetherness through the lens of Bowen family systems theory. They explore how these forces shape how people function within families, churches, organizations, and other groups. The conversation examines the difference between true individuality and simply reacting against a group, how anxiety and pressure influence group behavior, and how leaders can create space for people to bring their own thinking into the system. Conversation Overview Individuality, Togetherness Individualism vs Individuality Reactivity and Group Pressure Anxiety and Systems Getting "On the Same Page" Inviting Individual Thinking Leadership and Responsibility Thinking Outside Your Own Mind Creativity and Flexibility in Groups Resources The Leader's Journey Team Building Exercises Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety and Finally Calm Down True to You: A Therapist's Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself The Anxious Overachiever substack Church Leaders Facing Significant Change Program with Edie Lenz  

Sermon by : Pastor Marquies WhisentonMatthew 22: 10 - 14

FULL TITLE: Persevering Toward Glory Together: Staying Connected to Family, Christian Friends, Colleagues

Dementia affects not only the person living with the condition, but also those who care for them. In this episode of 'Understanding Dementia', mental health professional and psychiatric social worker Dr Upasana Barua and neurologist Dr Sonu Bhaskar share practical strategies for managing behavioural changes, ensuring safety and maintaining meaningful connections with a loved one.#sbsaudiopodcast

The letter Tzaddik stands upright like a tree, rooted and still reaching. In this class, taught between Yom Kippur and Sukkot, Rabbi Amichai Cohen opens the Kabbalah of the Tzaddik through the etrog, the fruit that stays on its tree through every season.We look at the bent Tzaddik, who knows how to choose his battles and sometimes be smart rather than right, and the straight Tzaddik, the foundation of the world who carries blessing all the way down. We learn why Tzaddik is ninety and why at ninety we learn to bend, how tzedek becomes tzedakah, how tzar (constriction) holds tzur (the rock inside you) and tzohar (a window of light), and why the palm tree teaches that there is no retirement from your calling.This class is part of our weekly Exploring Oneness series, The Mystery of the Hebrew Letters. Join the Light Warrior Circle for the full library and our live weekly classes: livekabbalah.comRead the teaching on the blog: The Letter TzaddikGo deeper with The Light Warrior Path Course.Chag Sameach.#Kabbalah #HebrewLetters #Sukkot #LiveKabbalah #JewishMysticism

Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle another round of Ask Me Anything questions, covering career ambition, fatherhood, divorce, sobriety, friendship, faith, Stoicism, hunting injuries, masculinity, money and men's brotherhood. They discuss the hidden costs of achieving your goals, how to rebuild trust with your children, why friendships require intentional effort, and how to redefine your sense of worth beyond income.  They also explore whether Christian principles and Stoic philosophy can coexist, adapting outdoor pursuits after injury, and what to do when others misunderstand your men's group. Throughout, the conversation emphasizes intentionality, responsibility, consistency, connection and surrounding yourself with men committed to growth.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Recording Setup & Connection Issues 04:37 - Kipp Returns from Europe 06:30 - The Hidden Cost of Career Success 13:33 - Can You Overdo Affection as a Father? 19:36 - Rebuilding Trust After Divorce 27:57 - Sobriety and Finding Fun Without Alcohol 37:07 - Maintaining Long-Distance Male Friendships 39:55 - Christianity, Stoicism and Truth 46:46 - Staying Connected to the Outdoors After Injury 48:59 - When Your Wife Makes More Money 54:41 - Defending Brotherhood Without Defending It 56:46 - The Iron Council 57:45 - Staying Connected with Order of Man   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

Supplier escalation does not have to mean open warfare. When service quality drops, customers need more than frustration and another status meeting. They need a controlled escalation path built on facts, business impact, clear remedies and credible options. In this 11-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Bryan Carriker to discuss how the enterprise can escalate serious supplier problems without creating unnecessary conflict.   If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Disputes & Workouts webpage.

What if the reason some things no longer feel right is because they simply don't fit who you are anymore? As the world becomes faster, noisier, more artificial and energetically different, we are being called to build a new blueprint.

Abide: Staying Connected to Jesus with Jeannie Cunnion – John 15In Episode 152 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane welcome back author and Bible teacher Jeannie Cunnion for a powerful conversation about one of the central invitations of John 15: Abide in Me.What does it actually look like to abide in Jesus—not just during quiet time or Bible study, but in the middle of busy schedules, difficult seasons, relationships, parenting, work, and everyday life?Together, Jamie, Jane, and Jeannie explore the difference between striving for God and staying connected to God. They unpack Jesus' picture of the Vine and the branches, why fruit is the result of abiding rather than performing, and how we can recognize when we've begun trying to produce in our own strength.They also talk honestly about pruning, surrender, intimacy with Jesus, and learning to remain in His love when God seems to be cutting away things we thought we needed.John 15 reminds us that Jesus isn't asking us to manufacture more fruit. He's inviting us to stay close to the Vine.If you've been tired from striving, questioning a season of pruning, or simply longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, pull up a chair. This conversation is an invitation to stop performing—and start abiding.Reflection Question: Am I trying to produce fruit for Jesus—or am I staying close enough to Him that fruit becomes the natural result?____________________________________Connect with Jeannie Cunnion:Website: https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams____________________________________ Get Jamie's Newest Book:Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved

As suppliers use software and partner networks to deliver service across owned and third-party access, the old on-net/off-net distinction is becoming less straightforward. Customers may not need to manage every underlying circuit relationship themselves, but they still need to know who provides the access, what changes because of it and whether the supplier remains accountable when something goes wrong. In this 11-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Julie Gardner to discuss what Lumen's Multi-Cloud Gateway expansion says about the changing network market and how enterprise customers should rethink sourcing questions around access, accountability, digital operating platforms and network diversity. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing & RFx webpage.

The World Record Breaking Jack Cai is back on the show. Asking Sam some of the deep life questions he asks himself a lot. To say this was a discussion on a single topic that stayed focused would be a big old lie. We discuss various random things: from making the most of your time on earth or with your grandparents to youtube thumbnail strategies. Should Sam keep building a podcast in a crowded market, or walk away entirely? Is a rootless, nomadic life actually freedom, or a disguise for avoiding commitment? The conversation might not resolve into a tidy lesson but that's life and we can enjoy it nonetheless. SPONSORS ☺️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NOCD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TC2 and LB3 have recently completed a refresh of their brands and digital platforms to convey their breadth of capabilities, their depth of expertise and the sophistication of their work. In this 15-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by LB3's Andrew Brown and TC2's Ben Fox for a discussion about the exciting changes at our enterprise and what they mean for our future work with our clients. If you would like to learn more about the wide portfolio of technologies, services and expertise that TC2 and LB3 offer, please explore our new websites at www.techcaliber.com and www.lb3law.com.

What if an affair isn't where a marriage first breaks, but the moment years of disconnection finally become impossible to ignore?After more than 25 years and 1,000 matrimonial cases, renowned divorce lawyer Jim Sexton reveals the five types of infidelity, the warning signs couples routinely miss and the painful question betrayed partners almost never ask.In Part 3 of this extraordinary conversation with Randall Kaplan, Jim begins with one of the most shocking prenuptial agreements he has ever encountered: a clause that reduced a wife's alimony by $50,000 for every ten pounds she gained. The judge called the provision disgusting, but upheld it.Jim then explains how marriages can slowly unravel when couples stop doing the seemingly insignificant things that once made their partners feel noticed, desired and loved. Neither person may recognize the damage while it is happening. By the time an affair occurs, it may be the final symptom of a relationship that has been deteriorating for years.Randall and Jim explore:• The five distinct types of infidelity• When flirting crosses the line into cheating• Why revenge affairs create more pain instead of relief• Whether sex addiction can become an excuse for avoiding deeper problems• The questions men and women commonly ask after discovering an affair• Why learning every sexual detail may make healing more difficult• The conversation couples should have before resentment becomes betrayal• Whether trust and intimacy can be rebuilt after infidelity• Why opening a struggling marriage is often treated as a final Hail Mary• When divorced parents should introduce a new partner to their children• How to protect children from loyalty conflicts after divorce• Why preparation and organization have been essential to Jim's successJim also opens up about his own dating life, the freedom and responsibilities of being single, his relationship with his sons and the grief of knowing that the people and animals we love will not be with us forever.The conversation closes with Jim's deeply personal reflections on love, success and mortality, including the one message he would leave his sons if he had only 60 seconds to live.Jim also tells Randall that this was one of the most comprehensive interviews he has ever done and calls Randall's Extreme Preparation "shocking to be on the other side of."What causes more damage to a marriage: the act of cheating or the years of disconnection that often precede it?Share your answer in the comments. If this conversation made you reconsider love, loyalty or marriage, please like the video, subscribe to In Search of Excellence and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Timestamps00:00  Getting caught cheating versus confessing00:28  Who should never get married?01:55  The disgusting prenup clause a judge upheld07:03  How small acts of neglect can predict a divorce11:44  When does flirting become cheating?16:43  Jim Sexton's five types of infidelity25:10  Is sex addiction real or sometimes an excuse?27:14  Can someone cheat and still have a happy marriage?33:50  What betrayed partners ask after an affair39:04  The painful question almost nobody asks43:10  Do open marriages work?47:43  Why preparation is the foundation of Jim's success51:20  When should children meet a new partner?57:31  Protecting children during and after divorce1:03:21  Accepting what you cannot control1:11:11  Jim's honest answer about his dating life1:17:04  Jim plays Fill in the Blank to Excellence1:21:43  Jim's final message to his sons1:22:11  Why Jim called this one of his most comprehensive interviewsAbout Jim SextonJames J. Sexton is a leading matrimonial and family law attorney who has handled more than 1,000 cases during over 25 years in practice. He is the bestselling author of If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late and How to Stay in Love. His candid insights into marriage, divorce, infidelity and relationships have made him one of the world's most widely watched legal voices.Connect with Jim SextonWebsite: https://www.nycdivorces.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sextonshowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorceWatch Parts 1 and 2Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qKNSync_uwPart 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrHjXLgBUVoListen to In Search of ExcellenceApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-search-of-excellence/id1579184310Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XICUDIchVrkXBR0i6LAll episodes: https://www.insearchofexcellence.com/Work One on One with Randall KaplanRandall privately coaches a limited number of entrepreneurs, executives and high achievers who want to accelerate their personal and professional success.Apply here: https://www.randallkaplan.com/Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgsAbout Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of In Search of Excellence. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, he helps founders, executives, business owners, and ambitious professionals improve strategy, communication, decision-making, and execution.Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | X

If you are navigating Mormon faith transition, LDS faith crisis, religious trauma, mixed-faith relationships, faith expansion, spiritual awakening, or healing after high-demand religion, this conversation offers a compassionate framework for growing without needing to erase where you came from.What happens when a Mormon faith crisis becomes an invitation to spiritual growth rather than the end of faith? Licensed therapist and Latter Day Struggles host Valerie Hamaker joins Meghan Farner to explore faith expansion, religious trauma, spiritual authority, the true self, patriarchy, and how to build a deeper relationship with God after inherited beliefs begin to change.Valerie shares her journey from deeply committed Latter-day Saint life—including serving a mission, graduating from BYU, temple marriage, Relief Society leadership, and working as an LDS Church preferred mental health provider—to eventually resigning from the Church after being called to a disciplinary council.Rather than framing faith transition as simple deconstruction, Valerie and Meghan explore a model of transcendence and inclusion: allowing beliefs and identities that no longer serve us to change while honoring the experiences, wisdom, and spiritual foundations that helped us grow.They discuss why a faith crisis can feel like death, the movement from externally sourced authority toward inner spiritual discernment, and the importance of rediscovering the true divine self beneath inherited identities, shame, perfectionism, and fear.The conversation also examines transactional images of God, masculine and feminine expressions of divinity, developmental stages of faith, healthy versus dominator hierarchies, religious shame, mysticism, and the possibility of finding a more direct experience of the divine.Timestamps00:00 - Spiritual Autonomy After Faith Change00:39 - Hidden Wisdom: Faith Renovation and Spiritual Discernment01:20 - Meet Valerie Hamaker, Therapist and Faith Expansion Coach02:24 - From Devout Mormon Life to Counseling and Healing Work05:44 - Starting the Latter-day Struggles Podcast07:36 - Healing, Integration, and Personal Spiritual Authority09:16 - Leaving the LDS Church and Resisting Religious Control13:21 - Staying Connected to Mormon Community After Resignation14:38 - Faith Expansion Through Transcendence and Inclusion18:14 - Discernment, the True Self, and Inner Spiritual Trust22:11 - Divine Wholeness, Masculine and Feminine Spirituality25:07 - Reframing Atonement, Shame, and Healing27:15 - Faith Crisis as Death, Rebirth, and Personal Growth32:21 - Healing Harmful God Images and Transactional Theology37:07 - Patriarchy, Hierarchy, and Compassionate Spiritual Development41:55 - Mysticism, Symbolism, and Direct Experience of the Divine45:18 - Finding Spiritual Possibility Beyond Traditional Mormonism48:01 - There Is More: Hope for Faith Expansion49:02 - Valerie Hamaker's Faith Healing Groups and Resources50:13 - Hidden Wisdom Closing InvitationValerie Hamaker is a licensed therapist and certified coach specializing in faith expansion, mixed-faith relationships, and recovery from high-demand religion. She is the creator and host of the Latter Day Struggles podcast, where she combines clinical expertise with lived experience to help people navigate the psychological, relational, and spiritual challenges that accompany changing belief systems. Valerie also offers coaching, online courses, live events, faith-expansion groups, and other resources for individuals and couples seeking support beyond traditional religious frameworks. Continue Your JourneyIf this episode resonated with you, there are several ways to go deeper:

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the returning guest is Farrah Skeiky!About Farrah Skeiky: DC-area photographic artist with roughly 15 years of experience behind the camera. Her work centers on music and underground scenes, including hardcore punk and DC's alternative drag scene, alongside commercial work in restaurants and hospitality. Everything she creates, she says, is in pursuit of connection.In our conversation, Skeiky catches us up on where her work and her life have taken her since her last appearance on the podcast. She talks about her ongoing long-term project documenting grief, and how staying connected to her fellow human beings remains at the center of that work, even when the subject matter gets heavy.She also reflects on letting go of the urgency and pressure often tied to social media, encouraging artists to ask themselves what they're really trying to make and whether platforms like Instagram should have any say in that process.Be sure to follow Farrah Skeiky on Instagram at @reallyfarah to keep up with her work and future projects.Photo for image always on her mind.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!What does healthy openness in adoption really look like—and how can adoptive parents maintain meaningful birth family connections over time? In this episode, we talk with adoptive mom Annie Iverson about practical strategies for open adoption, including staying consistent when life gets busy, setting healthy boundaries, keeping your child's needs at the center, and adjusting openness as children grow. We also explore how connection with birth family can support an adoptee's identity and sense of belonging, plus ways parents can honor a child's birth family and story even when direct contact is limited or inconsistent. Resources:Cards That Connect - use discount code Family20Open Adoption: Perspectives from the Triad#1 Secret for Navigating Open AdoptionHow to Handle Open Adoption Even When the Birth Parent Chooses to Close ItSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building

I hope life never hardens you to the point where you lose your softness.There are plenty of experiences that can make us want to close ourselves off. Hurt. Disappointment. Broken trust. Relationships that did not go the way we hoped. Moments that make us want to say, “Never again.”And protecting yourself can feel like the safest option.But there is a difference between having boundaries and building walls around yourself.In this episode, I talk about staying connected to who you are while still being thoughtful about who gets access to you and how much access they receive. Different relationships deserve different levels of closeness, but I think being connected to another person is something worth treating as a privilege.I also get into forgiveness, change, accountability, and the willingness to say what you need while being open to hearing what someone else needs from you.None of that guarantees you will never get hurt again.You probably will.But completely closing yourself off can create its own kind of pain. You may protect yourself from certain experiences, but you can also end up disconnected from people, opportunities, and even parts of yourself.Life gives us the chance to change every day.We can appreciate who we are while still acknowledging where we need to grow. We can apologize when we have caused harm. We can genuinely change our behavior. We can learn from what happened without allowing the past to determine how we experience everything that comes next.Stay present. Stay connected to yourself. Keep your boundaries.But do your best not to lose your softness along the way.

Kickin' It w Cal, Leaving Home, Finding Purpose & Staying Connected || Issa Kickback Epi. 87Originally from Macomb, Illinois, Cal left his small-town Midwest roots for Florida, where his experiences as an educator, coach and mentor have given him a completely different perspective on culture, connection and life.We talk about moving away from home, working with students from different backgrounds, connecting with students through hip-hop, coaching and mentorship, traveling, self-care, journaling, meditation and finding peace away from social media.We also explore something many of us are experiencing: social media allows us to constantly see what people are doing, but are we actually staying connected? Cal shares how podcasting, phone calls and even something as simple as a handwritten letter can help maintain relationships across distance.If you've ever considered leaving your hometown, changing environments, becoming an educator or simply finding a healthier balance between technology and real human connection, this conversation is for you.Watch Kicking It With Calhttps://youtube.com/@caldenecke?feature=shared*Available on all Streaming Platforms || Be A Guest Linkhttps://linktr.ee/issakickbackpodFollow Us! Facebook: https://facebook.com/issakickback.podInstagram: https://instagram.com/issakickback.podTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@issakickbackpod#podcast #issakickbackpodcast #issakickback #rurallife #citylife #moving Affiliate Programs:Get cash back on gas and other errands! Use promo code CJSHB to get an extra 15$/gal bonus first time purchase: https://upside.app.link/CJSHBStart your own Print on Demand Shop, https://www.printful.com/a/GoodVibes_MIOur setup:Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/41CmayOZoom ZDM-1 Dynamic Podcasting Microphone: https://amzn.to/3ZSuXeJCredits: Intro/Outro Music Produced by King Lavaughn Want to donate? https://paypal.me/GoodVibesMi---------Contact us via E-mail: - IssaKickback@goodvibesmi.com

 AI is changing the commercial model inside enterprise software agreements. Seats and users are giving way to credits, tokens, agent actions and outcome-based pricing. The issue is not only what the AI capability costs but also understanding the pricing construct to know where financial exposure stops if adoption is slower—or much faster—than expected. In this 10-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Julie Gardner to discuss how AI pricing is changing software negotiations and why customers need to evaluate commitments, usage models, pricing constructs and how to model demand before your next SaaS negotiation. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing webpage.

Cloud, software and networking deals all sit under the enterprise technology umbrella, but they do not behave the same way. Enterprise customers need a benchmarking approach that compares lifecycle value, flexibility, operating reality and commercial risk without forcing dissimilar deals into a misleading math exercise. In this 9-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Brent Knight to discuss how customers can benchmark complex cloud, software and network proposals in a way that supports better decision making, stronger negotiation positions and clear internal alignment. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Benchmarking and Strategic Sourcing webpages.

The HPE-Juniper combination may create stronger technology options, but it also changes the competitive map for enterprise networking. Customers that once viewed HPE, Aruba and Juniper as distinct sourcing alternatives need to reassess how consolidation affects channel strategy, roadmap decisions, pricing leverage, and future flexibility. A broader supplier relationship can simplify operations, but it can also create dependency if the commercial structure makes it harder to compete, reduce or unwind parts of the technology estate. In this 10-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Larry York to discuss what the HPE-Juniper transaction means for enterprise customers and how they can protect leverage by revisiting supplier alternatives, asking roadmap questions early and negotiating portfolio deals with future options in mind. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing webpage.

Run-rate waste often hides in the gaps between contracts, invoices, service inventories and operational ownership. In dynamic network environments, old services may keep billing after new circuits are installed, closed sites may retain active charges, and valid overlapping transition costs can quietly become permanent waste.  Enterprise customers need a disciplined way to recover value without creating operational chaos.   In this 8-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Jaime Hansen to discuss how enterprise customers can identify stranded services, validate pricing, separate planned migration cost from avoidable waste, and drive supplier remediation without creating service continuity risk. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our  Contract Compliance & Optimization webpage.

Divorce lawyer Jim Sexton has spent nearly 30 years watching marriages fall apart - and he knows the mistakes couples make long before they ever enter a courtroom.In Part 2 of my conversation with Jim Sexton, one of the country's most experienced divorce attorneys, we go deep on marriage, divorce, prenups, monogamy, sexual compatibility, dating, choosing the right partner, divorce statistics, and what actually makes relationships last.Jim has represented executives, entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes, celebrities, and high-net-worth families through some of the most difficult divorces imaginable. After decades on the front lines of family law - and after going through divorce himself - he has developed some fascinating and sometimes controversial views about love, marriage, sex, money, and relationships.We talk about why getting married may be one of the most legally significant decisions you'll ever make, despite most people having almost no idea what they are legally agreeing to.Jim explains why the best divorce lawyer may actually be the lawyer who keeps you out of court, why spending $10,000 fighting over $5,000 makes no sense, and why divorce should eventually be approached more like a business transaction than an emotional battle.We discuss whether prenups are unromantic, whether they actually hold up in court, and why Jim argues that a thoughtfully constructed prenup can actually create greater emotional and financial safety in a marriage.Then we get into some of the most controversial research and observations surrounding sexual history, sexual satisfaction, monogamy, marriage success, and divorce.It's a conversation about how to choose the right person, build a stronger relationship, understand what marriage actually means, and avoid mistakes that can cost you emotionally and financially for years.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — The legal reality of marriage almost nobody understands05:45 — Why a great divorce lawyer may actually keep you OUT of court12:53 — How to find a great divorce attorney without trusting Google rankings18:44 — The “Sopranos strategy” before divorce—and why Jim says it can backfire24:27 — Why Jim Sexton says every first date is basically a sales call29:59 — The fear that stops people from making the move they actually want34:20 — The 3 real reasons people get married41:30 — Who probably should NOT get married46:07 — “Everyone has a prenup” — Jim explains what most couples don't realize51:41 — How long should you date before getting married?59:38 — Do more sexual partners increase the likelihood of divorce?1:07:42 — Jim's controversial definition of successful monogamy1:20:11 — Why divorce rates rise dramatically after the first marriage1:31:12 — Do prenups actually work? What they can—and cannot—protectABOUT JIM SEXTONJim Sexton is a veteran matrimonial and divorce attorney with nearly three decades of experience handling complicated divorce, custody, financial, and family-law disputes.Throughout his career, Jim has represented high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, athletes, and celebrities while developing a reputation as an experienced courtroom strategist and negotiator.ABOUT RANDALL KAPLANRandall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of the In Search of Excellence podcast.Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall helps founders, executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals improve their strategy, communication, preparation, decision-making, and execution so they can achieve extraordinary results in business and life.WHAT DO YOU THINK?Should everyone get a prenup before getting married?How long should couples date before marriage?And what matters most to a successful long-term relationship: love, compatibility, communication, sexual chemistry, financial compatibility—or something else entirely?WANT TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH ME?I privately coach a limited number of founders, executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers who want to elevate their careers, scale their businesses, make better decisions, and reach higher levels of success professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.comWATCH MY EXTREME PREPARATION™ TEDx TALKHow to Get Your Dream Job with Extreme Preparationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgsLISTEN TO IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCEApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-search-of-excellence/id1579184310Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XICUDIchVrkXBR0i6LFor more information:www.randallkaplan.comFOLLOW RANDALLInstagram: @randallkaplanLinkedIn: @randallkaplanTikTok: @randall_kaplanX / Twitter: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite: www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comAbout Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of In Search of Excellence. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, he helps founders, executives, business owners, and ambitious professionals improve strategy, communication, decision-making, and execution.Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | X

Mets captain David Wright joins Jay Horwitz to discuss returning to Citi Field for the annual Battle of the Badges between the NYPD and FDNY. Wright opens up about his growing Hall of Fame vote total, mentoring Bo Bichette during Spring Training and how much he misses talking baseball inside the clubhouse. He also shares stories about coaching his children, his lifelong commitment to first responders and why he proudly considers himself an honorary New Yorker. 00:00 David Wright joins the show00:31 Returning for the Battle of the Badges02:05 NYPD-FDNY baseball and elite trash talk03:47 Wright's commitment to giving back06:38 Honoring New York's first responders10:10 David corrects Jay's Mets history10:52 His Hall of Fame chances12:27 Coaching his children14:29 Mentoring Bo Bichette in Spring Training17:21 Becoming an honorary New Yorker18:50 What fans can expect at Battle of the Badges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply comforting episode, Keana explores one of the most common and painful spiritual questions: Why doesn't God answer my prayers? Through Scripture, psychology, and powerful biblical examples, she explains how God's silence is not abandonment, it's alignment, protection, preparation, and divine timing.Listeners will learn why God sometimes seems quiet, what His silence is not, how to stay connected to Him during waiting seasons, and practical ways to hear His voice even when life feels unclear.This week's featured song is “At the Alter” by Unique‑ly Chosen a gentle reminder that God hears every prayer, whisper, and tear. All August releases are now available on Spotify and all streaming platforms.

You know screens and social media can be risky for your kid. But do you know exactly what harm looks like… and what actually protects them from it? Dr. Lisa Damour revisits her conversation with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, pioneering pediatrician, author, and California's first Surgeon General, recorded live at the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families. A globally recognized expert on Adverse Childhood Experiences and toxic stress, Dr. Burke Harris has spent her career studying what harms children and what heals them. Her answer to the screen time crisis might surprise you: the most powerful protection isn't stricter screen time rules; it's your relationship with your child.

You know screens and social media can be risky for your kid. But do you know exactly what harm looks like… and what actually protects them from it? Dr. Lisa Damour revisits her conversation with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, pioneering pediatrician, author, and California's first Surgeon General, recorded live at the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families. A globally recognized expert on Adverse Childhood Experiences and toxic stress, Dr. Burke Harris has spent her career studying what harms children and what heals them. Her answer to the screen time crisis might surprise you: the most powerful protection isn't stricter screen time rules; it's your relationship with your child.

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Sourcing CCaaS and UCaaS can appear straightforward, that is until the proposals arrive. If customers don't force comparability early, the decision can turn into a contest of narratives instead of a rigorous evaluation of cost, scope, accountability and operating risk. In this 11-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Julie Gardner to discuss how customers can structure CCaaS and UCaaS sourcing so suppliers actually show their work. Tony and Julie explore why licensing, migration, voice, AI features, usage-based costs, responsibility matrices and contract terms need to be clear before supplier selection. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing webpage.

Jim Sexton has spent more than 25 years watching more than 1,000 couples who once loved each other divide their families, fortunes and futures – but the experiences that shaped him most happened long before he entered a courtroom. One of America's most successful divorce lawyers opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father, nearly losing his mother throughout childhood, confronting fear, dealing with anticipatory grief, being overweight, rebuilding his body, and learning how extraordinary communication can transform relationships, negotiations and careers.James “Jim” Sexton is one of America's most prominent divorce lawyers, a bestselling author and one of the internet's most widely watched voices on love, marriage and why relationships fall apart.But before exploring the courtroom lessons that made him famous, Randall Kaplan takes Jim back to the experiences that created the man behind the reputation and incredible success.The conversation also explores Jim's struggle with weight, isolation and bullying. After reaching college, he made the decision to change his physical condition one difficult step at a time—eventually becoming a marathon runner, weightlifter and longtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.Jim then recounts his time as a hospice volunteer, including sitting with people who had no family present during their final hours and reading them stories.  He shares why he would read Winnie-the-Pooh aloud to dying patients and how those experiences taught him to keep death in his peripheral vision without allowing it to diminish his appreciation for life.He also reveals the practice he developed of telling the people he loves how he feels before every goodbye. For Jim, it is not enough to tell someone that you love them. He believes they should also know that you fully recognize and feel their love for you.Timestamps:00:00 — Why a lawyer who has watched 1,000 marriages collapse still believes in love01:44 — The chaotic childhood that trained Jim to read people instantly08:15 — What happens when a child is repeatedly told his mother may die14:05 — The moment Jim decided he could no longer remain the “fat kid”20:00 — Why he volunteered to sit beside strangers as they died24:57 — The two things Jim wants everyone he loves to know before he dies29:43 — The letter to his late mother that uncovered a lifelong emotional wound37:30 — Why Jim kept a tarantula beside his bed for more than 20 years40:45 — When fear creates success—and when it begins destroying it50:40 — The unglamorous job experience Jim requires from potential employees57:31 — The communication skill that separates Jim from other elite lawyers1:03:00 — Why authenticity matters more than sounding impressive1:04:40 — What Jim learned from FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss1:07:00 — The storytelling secret behind Jim's extraordinary audience retentionAbout Jim SextonJames Sexton is one of the country's most prominent and successful divorce and matrimonial attorneys. During a legal career spanning more than 25 years, he has handled over 1,000 matrimonial cases and represented high-profile individuals, business leaders and ultra-high-net-worth clients in complex family-law matters.He is also the bestselling author of:• If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late• How to Stay in LoveAbout Randall KaplanRandall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, professional coach, and the host of In Search of Excellence. He is the co-founder of Akamai Technologies, a global leader in cloud services and cybersecurity, and was an early investor in Google.Over the last 25+ years, Randall has advised more than 50 companies, invested in nearly 100 companies, and worked with founders, CEOs, executives, and business owners to help them reach higher levels of success. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall teaches high performers how to prepare better, think bigger, build stronger relationships, and execute at the highest level.Want to Work One-on-One with Me?I privately coach a limited number of high achievers through personalized one-on-one coaching focused on elevating careers, scaling businesses, and reaching higher levels of success both professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.com Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... For more information about this episode, visit https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplan LinkedIn:  @randallkaplan TikTok:  @randall_kaplan Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite:  www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn 

A polished report, monthly invoice or TEM dashboard doesn't necessarily give customers a baseline they can trust. In complex technology environments, contracts, invoices, inventories and ownership records often drift apart as services change, sites move and suppliers bill differently. When the baseline is wrong, strategy, sourcing decisions, savings targets, and budgets are built on shaky ground. In this episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Frank Zagrodnik to discuss how enterprise customers can move from invoice fire drills to a defensible and actionable baseline by connecting contracts, invoices, inventory and ownership. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our IT Cost Management webpage.

A network transformation roadmap can look robust on a slide, but if enterprise customers go to market before all the details. steps and sequencing are clear, the sourcing process can quickly expose gaps in the baseline, stakeholder alignment, contract timing and migration readiness. In this 8-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Brent Knight to discuss how enterprise customers can ensure a network transformation roadmap is truly executable before launching an RFP. Tony and Brent explore why the baseline, sourcing structure, contract planning and migration timing all need to align before suppliers start shaping the conversation. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing webpage.  

A rate review is more than a routine supplier meeting. Done poorly, it can produce a modest price reduction while giving the supplier more term, more commitment and better control over the next negotiation. Customers need to understand the baseline, market position, service mix and strategic roadmap before trading flexibility for short-term savings. In this 10-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Larry York to discuss how customers can turn rate reviews into real leverage events. Tony and Larry explore how benchmarking, service segmentation, contract guardrails and negotiation discipline can improve your contract economics without weakening future options and flexibility. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing webpage.

"Day after day after day, you and I would just wake up and feel like we were underwater. Could not get our head above water, could barely breathe." ~ Pat MilleaWhat does it actually take to survive the "fog of war" years of early parenthood without losing yourself or your marriage?Why might letting go of your own standards, like a spotless house or a specific parenting method, be the healthiest thing you can do for your family?What's the one practice Pat and Kenna almost let slip that ended up holding their marriage together?In episode 105 of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna Millea open up their playbook for surviving, and even thriving, in the trenches of early parenthood. Drawing on their own experience raising seven kids, they talk honestly about the season a friend once called "the fog of war," the disorienting, sleep deprived stretch where you can't seem to get your head above water.From there, they walk through seven hard won practicals: holding firm to your values when everything feels chaotic, finding your own family's "clean spectrum," knowing when to take advice and when to let it roll off your back, outsourcing what you can without guilt, and protecting the handful of moments each day that actually shape your family's culture.They close with the two habits that quietly hold their marriage together in the middle of it all: going on dates, and praying together daily, even when it's just a Hail Mary before falling asleep.This episode is for anyone in the thick of parenting little kids who has wondered if they're doing it right, or anyone who remembers that season and wants to look back on it with a little more grace.Episode 105 Show NotesReflection QuestionsChapters:(00:00) - Cold Open(00:38) - Welcome, Lightning Round, and Highs and Hards(17:39) - The Fog of War: Why Early Parenthood Feels Like Survival(21:05) - Practical 1: Clarify and Hold Your Values(25:30) - Practicals 2 and 3: Finding Your Clean Spectrum and Filtering Advice(38:39) - Practicals 4 and 5: Outsourcing and Protecting High-Impact Moments(47:10) - Practicals 6 and 7: Dates, Prayer, and Staying Connected(53:12) - Challenge by Choice and Closing PrayerSupport the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters!Join our email list and never miss an episode or an eventVisit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

107.7 The Bone’s Chasta and Baby Huey sit down with Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick for a conversation packed with stories, laughs, and plenty of rock nostalgia. Jaret talks about Bowling For Soup’s upcoming tour with Simple Plan and 3OH!3, why pop punk is having another major moment, and how bands from the early 2000s are connecting with a whole new generation of fans. The conversation covers everything from songwriting and the inspiration behind Bowling For Soup’s signature humor, to balancing life as a touring musician and father. Jaret also shares the story behind his son’s viral crowd surfing moment, his love for wrestling, his friendship with WWE’s Alexa Bliss, and why music has the power to bring you right back to a specific moment in your life. Plus, Jaret explains why artists need to embrace social media and how authentic connections with fans are more important than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever uttered the phrase, "Don't worry, kids are resilient"? It's a line meant to comfort us as adults, but what if it's actually giving us permission to skip over our kids' real struggles? In this episode, I sit down with children's therapist and author Stacy Schaffer to dismantle the massive misconceptions around childhood coping and resilience. Stacy shares her own powerful story of navigating a traumatic childhood under the guise of being the "perfect, shiny" kid , and explains why our well-behaved children might actually be suffering in silence. In this episode we cover: What "kids are resilient" really means, and why we overuse it The difference between true resilience and just shutting down Why the well behaved, easy kid might actually be a red flag worth paying attention to What perfectionism can be a sign of, and why it is not the goal The one thing research shows can change a kid's whole trajectory How to actually support your kid without fixing or minimizing what they feel Stacy's own story of being labeled resilient, and what she wishes had been different Connect with Stacy Schaffer on Instagram @hoperestored, visit her site https://stacyschaffer.com/ and buy her new book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69552166 (paid link) Check out her new course: Staying Connected to Your Kids in a Digital World. www.stacyschaffer.com/workshop 00:00:00 - The Danger of the "Kids Are Resilient" Myth 00:02:16 - Meet Child Therapist Stacy Schaffer 00:04:24 - Why Adults Overuse the Word "Resiliency" 00:06:53 - Rescue Parenting vs. Building Real Resilience 00:08:39 - True Resilience: You Don't Have to Do It Alone 00:12:12 - Stacy's Personal Story: "Shiny" Coping vs. Safe Containers 00:14:38 - Destigmatizing Therapy & Embracing Imperfect Parenting 00:18:14 - Red Flags: Is Your "Good Kid" Coping in Isolation? 00:23:38 - The Power of Being Seen: Stop Fixing, Start Listening 00:29:26 - Restoring Hope for the Next Generation Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk (paid link) And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the key to accessing your greatest strength isn't something new—but something humanity has been trying to teach us for thousands of years?Across cultures, religions, stories, and now even modern science, a fascinating pattern emerges: our inner state profoundly influences how we think, feel, respond, and experience life.In this episode, we'll explore surprising parallels between: ✨ Harry Potter and the Patronus Charm ✨ Navajo tradition ✨ The Bible ✨ Ancient Celtic wisdom ✨ Buddhism ✨ HeartMath research on heart-brain coherenceWhile each tradition uses different language, they all point toward a similar truth: when we become consumed by fear, chronic stress, attachment, or disconnection, we lose access to some of our greatest capacities. When we cultivate gratitude, courage, faith, presence, and love, we reconnect with clarity, resilience, wisdom, and inner strength.You'll learn: • Why your internal state matters more than you may realize. • How fear and chronic stress can affect your thinking, intuition, and decision-making. • What ancient traditions taught about cultivating inner strength. • How modern science helps explain why elevated emotional states change the way we function. • Practical ways to stay connected to your highest self—even when life feels overwhelming.This episode isn't about following one belief system. It's an invitation to notice a timeless pattern that has echoed across generations—and to discover practical ways to cultivate the kind of inner state that allows you to show up with greater peace, purpose, and power.Connect with MeshaFind Mesha on Instagram Check out Mesha's websiteClick here for a free mini meditation course with MeshaClick here for The Heart Sync Course with Mesha (where you learn heart coherence) Click here for a free heart meditation with MeshaClick here to learn about the power of your heartAnd you can always email Mesha at hello@myfriendmesha.com

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Intimacy is one of the most important topics we can discuss, yet it's also one that I've hesitated to bring to this podcast. For many of us, it's still considered a taboo subject. But the reality is that intimacy and relationships are an important part of life for everyone—and they can become even more important, and sometimes more challenging, for people living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. Since I'm certainly not the expert on this topic—and I'll admit it makes me a little uncomfortable—I've invited someone who is. Dr. Kelly Rees is a licensed sex therapist in private practice who has a remarkable ability to discuss intimacy in an open, approachable, and judgment-free way. In our conversation, she explains why nurturing intimacy is so important throughout the Parkinson's journey, offers practical insights for navigating the changes that can occur, and reminds us that connection comes in many forms. So, whether you're living with Parkinson's, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in strengthening your relationships, I think you'll find this conversation both informative and reassuring. Let's listen https://drkellyrees.com/ https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory Thank you to our sponsor – Boston Scientific, the maker of Vercise Genus, a Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS system. To learn more about the latest treatment options for Parkinson's disease at https://DBSandMe.com/17branches   

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What happens after the honeymoon phase ends and real life takes over? In this episode of This Changes Everything, we're talking about one of the biggest challenges every long-term relationship faces: how to stay connected, keep the romance alive, and continue choosing each other through all of life's busy seasons.Before we dive in, Sarah guides you through a relationship check-in to help you identify where you and your partner are right now. She'll help you identify what's working, where you may feel disconnected, and what small shifts could move your relationship one step closer to where you want it to be.We'll talk about why couples slowly drift apart, how emotional connection gets lost in the chaos of everyday life, and why the strongest relationships aren't the ones that never struggle, they're the ones that know how to repair and reconnect.In this episode, you'll learn:Why relationships don't lose their spark overnight, but through small moments of disconnectionHow to stop becoming roommates and start becoming partners againThe importance of curiosity, appreciation, and intentional time togetherSimple daily habits that strengthen emotional intimacyHow to handle seasons where you feel distant from your partnerPractical ways to rekindle romance, playfulness, and desireWhy love isn't something you find once, it's something you continue buildingWhether you've been together for six months or sixty years, this episode is a reminder that lasting love isn't about keeping things exactly the way they were at the beginning. It's about continuing to grow, stay curious, and find your way back to each other again and again.Because the spark isn't something you either have or don't have.It's something you nurture.Kick off your Summer of Love by taking the Quiz at https://beduc.at/pd2628-tce and get your personalized roadmap to a slower, more pleasurable sex life.DISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.TDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.Billing Code: EP155-06/25/26/TCE-BILL-ACCEPTEDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Differentiation: Staying Connected Without Losing Yourself Episode Summary Healthy relationships require both deep connection and a strong sense of self. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis explore the concept of differentiation—the ability to remain emotionally connected to your partner while maintaining your own identity, values, emotions, and personal responsibility. The discussion examines how betrayal trauma often leads couples toward emotional enmeshment, where one partner's emotions, behaviors, or recovery begin to consume the other person's identity. Dr. Skinner explains why healing is not about becoming emotionally detached, but about developing the capacity to remain present with a partner's pain without becoming overwhelmed by it. Listeners will learn the difference between differentiation, attunement, emotional contagion, empathy, and compassion, and why these concepts are often confused. The episode also highlights the importance of self-awareness, healthy boundaries, personal identity, and individual responsibility in creating lasting intimacy after betrayal. Rather than trying to control a partner's recovery or emotions, healing occurs when each person learns to "stay in their own lane" while intentionally nurturing the relationship they are building together. Key Topics Discussed What differentiation is—and what it is not The difference between differentiation and emotional enmeshment Attunement versus emotional contagion Why betrayal trauma often causes partners to lose themselves Developing greater self-awareness and personal identity Healthy boundaries and personal responsibility The relationship between empathy and compassion Learning to stay in your own lane while remaining emotionally connected Caring for yourself without disconnecting from your partner Building a relationship where two healthy individuals create lasting intimacy together Resources If today's conversation resonated with you, we invite you to explore the many resources available through Human Intimacy. Visit Human Intimacy to: Take relationship and recovery assessments Explore our online courses for betrayed partners, individuals in recovery, and couples Learn about our relationship intensives and workshops Access books, articles, and educational resources on betrayal trauma, intimacy, and relationship repair Stay informed about upcoming events, trainings, and new podcast episodes If you have questions or would like to connect with us, email us at info@humanintimacy.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the Human Intimacy Podcast with someone who could benefit from today's conversation. Your support helps us continue providing evidence-based resources to individuals and couples seeking healthier, stronger, and more connected relationships.

In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born continues the Set It On Fire: The Art of Innovation series by diving into Chapter 7: Failure: Innovation's Training Ground. Joined by Moriah Hidden, Natalie explores why failure is not the opposite of innovation, but a necessary part of the process.Together, they unpack the difference between failures and mistakes, the role of psychological safety in innovative cultures, how leaders can create environments where experimentation thrives, and why learning faster is often more valuable than being perfect. This conversation offers practical insights for leaders looking to build resilient teams that embrace risk, learn quickly, and continue moving innovation forward.[00:00 – 04:12] Why Failure Is Essential to InnovationWhy innovation naturally involves risk and uncertaintyHow failure provides valuable data, insights, and learningShifting the focus from perfection to learning velocityWhy organizations must stop treating failure as a personal flaw[04:13 – 08:59] Psychological Safety & Learning from SetbacksThe connection between psychological safety and innovationHow fear-based cultures prevent honest conversationsSigns your team may be afraid to speak up or take initiativeWhy leaders must create environments where mistakes can be discussed openly[09:00 – 15:08] Failures vs. Mistakes: Understanding the DifferenceDefining the difference between a failure and a mistakeWhy leaders should respond differently to eachThe role of accountability, coaching, and learningHow SOPs and clear expectations reduce preventable mistakes[15:09 – 17:21] Fail Fast, Fail Cheap, Fail OftenWhat “fail fast, fail cheap, fail often” really meansCreating guardrails that encourage experimentationUsing scorecards, decision frameworks, and spending limitsAvoiding costly innovation projects that lack validation[17:22 – 20:51] Staying Connected to CustomersWhy organizations build products customers don't actually wantThe importance of validating ideas early and oftenListening for customer signals and feedbackRemoving internal bias during the innovation process[20:52 – 26:20] Building Resilient Teams That Keep InnovatingWhy leaders should model vulnerability and share their own failuresCelebrating learning—not just successful outcomesConducting lessons-learned reviews and after-action discussionsCreating a culture that rewards thoughtful risk-taking and growthKey Quotes“Failure is only a waste if we don't learn from it.” – Natalie Born“If a leader treats a failure as a mistake, innovation will disappear in the organization.” – Natalie Born“Failure is not the opposite of innovation; it's part of the process that makes innovation possible.” – Natalie BornResources & LinksInnovation Meets Leadership Website: iml.howSet It On Fire Frameworks & Resources: setitonfire.coNatalie Born LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieborn/If this episode encouraged you, share it with a leader, entrepreneur, or innovator who wants to build a culture where learning, experimentation, and resilience drive long-term success.Be sure to subscribe to Innovation Meets Leadership for more conversations on leadership, innovation, culture, and growth.

In this episode, we interview Christina King! She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Manhattan Beach, California. She specializes in supporting children, teens, individuals, and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to each client. Website: https://www.christinakingfamilytherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinakinglmft/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child's development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag

Imagine life if you were 100% in tune with God all the time! Sadly, things get in the way—squabbles with our loved ones, difficult circumstances, disappointments. John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and of our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires! Just like branches connected to the Vine, with John’s 60-60 experiment (connecting with God every 60 minutes for 60 days), you can cling to God’s peace and love, allowing that to overflow to your relationships and everything you do. Receive the book Soul Revolution for your donation of any amount! and an audio download of "Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Imagine life if you were 100% in tune with God all the time! Sadly, things get in the way—squabbles with our loved ones, difficult circumstances, disappointments. John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and of our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires! Just like branches connected to the Vine, with John’s 60-60 experiment (connecting with God every 60 minutes for 60 days), you can cling to God’s peace and love, allowing that to overflow to your relationships and everything you do. Receive the book Soul Revolution for your donation of any amount! and an audio download of "Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.