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Some days just suck and that’s okay. Here’s what you can do about it with simple these mood elevators. There will be times when a bad mood hangs around. Maybe something triggered you. It could be a cloudy day when you counted on sunshine. Or you might feel crummy or no reason at all. You just feel off. [Join me at the Intuition Cafe – the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays every month from 10 -11am ET for just $11/session.] Feeling Dysregulated A lot of people describe this as feeling dysregulated, which includes feeling anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or just plain blah. The truth is there’s likely nothing truly wrong. You’ve had too much stress, too much news, too many demands. You haven’t had enough downtime or sleep. You’re overdue for some self-care. The good news? You don’t need therapy, a silent meditation retreat, or an appointment of any kind to feel more at peace. These five simple mood elevators are free, fast, and surprisingly powerful. I’m sharing them today because honestly, I’ve been in a mood myself for a few days and putting this together for you has already lifted my spirits. 1. Start Moving One of the fastest ways to lift your mood is to move your body, even for just a couple of minutes. Go outside, especially if it’s sunny. Fresh air and natural light work quickly to shift your emotional state. But even a rainy day has its benefits. Rain actually reduces an overabundance of positive ions that are absorbed from electronics and screens. Walking in the rain, taking a shower, or spending time near moving water like a stream or the ocean helps clear that energetic overload. Other easy options: Put on your favorite music and dance around the room for three minutes Take a short walk around the block Do a few minutes of stretching Try just three yoga poses Get physical, even briefly, and watch how quickly things start to shift 2. Stop Arguing with Reality When you’re in a bad mood, your mind can drift to unhappy thoughts. Then you might think you shouldn’t feel this way. Or other people have it worse and even things aren’t really that bad. But pushing your feelings away doesn’t make them go away. It suppresses them, and that’s not good for your emotional health long-term. The faster path to feeling more at peace is actually to own what you’re feeling. Face it. Accept it. Don’t make yourself wrong for it. When you acknowledge your feelings, even the uncomfortable ones, that’s often the quickest way to move through them and come out the other side. 3. Find One Tiny Thing Going Your Way Okay, this might feel difficult, but the truth is EVERYTHING is not bad. Even on your worst days, something is working in your favor. You don’t need to drag out you gratitude journal or make a list of 20 things. Just noticing one positive thing will be a solid mood elevator. Did you eat a good lunch? Find something on sale? Pay your bills and have a little left over? Hit a string of green lights? (One of my personal favorites!) These tiny moments count. I’ll share one that happened to me just yesterday. A client I coached a few years ago texted to say he got engaged. He was a sweet guy who struggled with social anxiety around dating, and we worked together to find some simple solutions. He sent me their happy engagement photo and said it wouldn’t have happened without me. I left him the most choked-up voicemail. That moment brought me completely to tears in the best heart-filled way. Finding even one thing that’s going your way shifts your brain out of fight or flight mode and into a place of greater peace and joy. Try it right now. 4. Call a Funny Friend As I was sitting down to write this episode, my phone rang. It was my friend Tammy. She has this gift for finding the humor in everything. We ended up reminiscing about our 20s, when we’d get together every Thursday night to listen to new music and dance in my living room. Laughing with someone who knows you well is one of the most a powerful mood elevators. If you have a friend with a good sense of humor, call her. Tell her your moody little story. Find the humor in it together. Nostalgia is genuinely uplifting. That’s why people love a good stroll down memory lane. Childhood stories, old shared jokes, funny memories are all good stuff, and can absolutely raise your spirits. Who could you call right now? 5. Create a Moment of Delight This is a fun one. What’s one small, easy thing that’s guaranteed to bring a little joy back into your day? Here’s mine – mascara. I stopped wearing mascara during COVID. Who was I going to see? But this year I started putting it on again every single day, just for me. When I catch myself in the mirror now, I smile. Those long dark lashes make me feel pretty and more youthful. That’s a genuine moment of delight, and it costs almost nothing. Here’s another one. I recently discovered a brand of sugar-free chocolate made with allulose that tastes just like the real thing. No funny aftertaste, no compromise and only one carb! It’s called Goalz  I’m not getting paid to say that, I just love it and had to share. Your moment of delight might be an iced coffee, a hot scented bath, a funny cat video, drawing Zentangles, or cutting flowers from your garden to put on the kitchen table. Whatever it is, do it now. Don’t wait until later. You deserve a moment of delight today. Bonus: Ground Yourself and Breathe Sometimes what you really need is to reconnect with the earth beneath your feet which is one of the most powerful mood elevators. Try this: This is a three-minute practice. Close your eyes and imagine sending roots down from the soles of your feet, deep into the earth. Connect with the soil, stones,  plants, and all the creatures. Acknowledge the four directions and all the elements. Say hello to the nature spirits. Thank Mother Earth for giving you a home for this life. Then take three slow, deep breaths. With each inhale, draw earth energy back up through those roots, up through your feet, and into your body. Draw the energy all the way up through the top of your head. As that energy rises, picture each of your chakras lighting up in sequence from root to crown. Notice how you feel afterward. This simple practice can open your energy field, deepen your breathing, and calm your nervous system. It can help you feel genuinely connected again. Your connection to the earth and nature is one of the most reliable paths to inner peace. Key Takeaways Feeling dysregulated or moody is normal. It doesn’t mean something is truly wrong. Moving your body, even for just a few minutes, is one of the fastest ways to shift your emotional state. Accepting your feelings rather than fighting them helps you move through them more quickly. Gratitude doesn’t have to be a big practice. One good thing is enough to help shift your brain out of fight or flight mode. Laughter and nostalgia are genuinely powerful mood elevators. Do not underestimate them. Small moments of delight are available to you right now, today, at little to no cost. Grounding with breathwork can reset your energy and restore a sense of peace in just a few minutes. Frequently Asked Questions What does it mean to feel dysregulated? Feeling dysregulated means your nervous system is out of balance. You might feel anxious, irritable, emotionally reactive, exhausted, or unable to focus. It’s often caused by too much stress, too little rest, or sensory overload from things like news and social media. It’s not a clinical diagnosis, it simply means your system needs some care and reset. What are the fastest ways to lift your mood naturally? The fastest natural mood boosters include moving your body (even briefly), going outside, calling a funny friend, and finding one small thing to feel grateful for. These methods work because they shift your nervous system out of threat mode without requiring any appointments, products, or significant time. Why does changing your physical state help your mood? Your body and mind are deeply connected. Physical movement releases tension, shifts your energy, and triggers neurochemical changes that help you feel better. Even three minutes of dancing, a short walk, or standing in sunlight can have a noticeable effect on how you feel emotionally. Is it okay to just sit with a bad mood? Yes, and in fact, accepting your feelings rather than fighting them is often the most effective approach. Suppressing emotions keeps them stuck. Acknowledging them without judgment allows them to move through you naturally. What is grounding and how does it help emotional well-being? Grounding is a practice of consciously connecting your energy to the earth. It can involve visualization, breathwork, or walking barefoot outside. Grounding helps regulate your nervous system, deepen your breathing, and restore a sense of calm and inner peace. It’s one of the best mood elevators! How can I feel more at peace on a difficult day? Start small. Move  your body, accept how you’re feeling without judgment, or find one tiny thing going your way. You might reach out to someone who makes you laugh, treat yourself to one small moment of delight, or take a few slow deep breaths. You don’t need to do all six. Even one can begin to shift your mood. Now you know that feeling moody from time to time is part of being human. And, the good news is that you have more tools than you might think to feel more at peace and most of them are easy and already within reach. The post Try These 5 Simple Mood Elevators To Feel Greater Peace appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

Does every conversation with your teen seem to turn into an argument?You ask about homework, and they snap back. You remind them about a chore, and they roll their eyes. You bring up the phone, the attitude, the curfew, or the messy room — and suddenly you are in another exhausting back-and-forth.For single parents, this can feel especially draining because there often is not another adult there to step in. You are the one holding the boundary, absorbing the reaction, and trying to stay calm when your teen knows exactly how to push your buttons.In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares how to stop arguing with a teen without becoming permissive, giving up on boundaries, or losing the relationship.Teen arguing is often not just about the surface issue.It is not only about the phone.It is not only about the homework.It is not only about the tone.It is not only about the curfew.Many times, the argument is about control, independence, respect, emotional regulation, and connection. Your teen is trying to become their own person, but they do not always have the maturity, impulse control, or communication skills to do that gracefully.That is where your role as the parent, guide, and coach matters.In this episode, you will learn:Why your teen's arguing is often developmental, not personalWhy timing matters so much when you are trying to talk to your teenHow to use connection before correction without giving up boundariesWhat to say when the argument starts escalatingHow to come back to hard conversations after everyone calms downWhy validation does not mean agreementHow to create a simple Family Communication Agreement with your teenTess also shares three practical tools you can start using this week:The Pause Protocol — a way to stop the argument before it becomes a full-blown fightThe Two-Question Reset — two questions that help your teen reflect instead of defendThe Family Communication Agreement — a shared plan for how your family handles conflict, space, repair, and respectThe goal is not to avoid every hard conversation. The goal is to stay steady, hold the boundary, and keep coming back to connection.After you listen, choose one tool to practice this week.You might try saying:“I care about this conversation too much to have it like this.”Or:“I'm not going to argue with you, but I am going to come back to this.”Or:“Help me understand what was going on for you earlier.”You are not failing because your house gets loud sometimes. You are raising a tween or teen. There will be conflict, but there can also be repair.And remember: the best parenting skill is already inside of you. It is the relationship you have with your child.⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here

Are you or your team stuck in frustration over things you can't control? Do small disruptions turn into outsized stress, blame, or wasted energy? In this episode of the Reality-Based Leadership Podcast, Alex Dorr tackles one of the most common and costly workplace habits: arguing with reality. When you argue with reality, you lose 100% of the time. And yet, it's where leaders and teams spend hours every day. We resist delays, complain about changes, question decisions we weren't part of, and wish things were different… instead of focusing on what we can actually impact. Alex breaks down how this shows up in real time - from everyday workplace frustrations to a behind-the-scenes story of a scheduling breakdown that could have spiraled into blame, stress, and lost trust. Instead, it became a case study in shifting quickly from reaction to leadership. The shift starts with one simple question: given this, what would great look like? From there, we explore two practical frameworks you can use immediately: The Three Lanes: how to stay focused on your business instead of getting pulled into others' responsibilities or fighting reality itself. The Space for Impact: how to move from an unpreferred reality to an ideal outcome by focusing only on where you can add value. If you're a leader, manager, or team member navigating constant change, unexpected problems, or daily frustration, this episode will help you stop the spiral and start leading forward. Because the goal isn't to avoid hard realities; it's to respond to them in a way that actually moves things forward.   Episode Highlights:  00:01:20 - Why leaders are struggling more than ever   00:02:30 - Back to basics: Reality-Based Leadership   00:03:15 - What arguing with reality looks like at work   00:05:30 - The truth: you lose 100% of the time   00:06:15 - The Three Lanes framework   00:08:30 - Stop judging, start helping   00:09:00 - Real story: scheduling breakdown   00:12:00 - The Space for Impact model   00:14:00 - "Given this, what would great look like?"   00:17:30 - Avoiding the post-event drama spiral  

Red light therapy is now at Target. It's on Amazon by the thousands. And with that explosion comes a mountain of marketing claims, spec sheet arguments, and consumer confusion that has Freddie and Scott Kennedy — founder of Light Path LED and one of the most science-grounded voices in photobiomodulation — more motivated than ever to cut through the noise. In this fifth conversation across seven years together, they break down exactly what happens at the cellular level when red and near-infrared light hits your body: how cytochrome C oxidase absorbs photons, why that turbine in your mitochondria spins faster, how nitric oxide release drives vasodilation and blood flow, and why the gap between 700 and 800 nanometers is essentially a dead zone. They also get real about power, irradiance, pulsing frequencies, and why the best panel in the world won't save a business model built on charging $100 a session for red light alone. The second half of this episode is a full product walkthrough of what Scott has been building — including the new Titan, a six-foot full-body panel with an electric adjustable stand designed to deliver what $60,000 red light beds do at a fraction of the cost, and the TLC dork cap — three years in development, covering the full head, jaw, cervical lymph nodes, and occipital region with red, near-infrared, and blue light at 10 and 40Hz pulsing. Freddie and Scott also explore the torch, intranasal red light delivery, dental and gum applications, stacking red light with peptides for injection site activation, and the honest conversation about what a sustainable red light business model actually looks like in 2026. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN at lightpathled.com for a discount.   Episode Highlights   [00:00] – Red light therapy goes mainstream and why consumer confusion is exploding [02:10] – Scott's dental laser background and how he discovered photobiomodulation [04:32] – Why red light supports the body instead of directly “treating” conditions [06:22] – How light increases ATP, blood flow, oxygenation, and downstream cellular benefits [10:00] – The difference between red light and near infrared light [12:11] – What happens at the cellular level with mitochondria, cytochrome C oxidase, and nitric oxide [18:45] – Why irradiance and power claims can be misleading for consumers [24:32] – Therapeutic dose, joules, timing, and why more is not always better [30:53] – The problem with too many wavelengths and marketing-based panel design [36:05] – Lightpath LED's wavelength choices, pulsing features, and near infrared focus [44:11] – The Titan panel and why Scott designed a simpler full-body red light option [45:51] – The Dork Cap, blue blockers, torch attachments, and practical red light tools for daily use   Upgrade Your Health   LightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 Code: beautifullybroken   MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN Code: beautifullybroken   The Biological Blueprint Course: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprint Earn 200 in BitCoin + Change your health   BEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN   Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN   StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52 Code: beautifullybroken CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stop Arguing with Yourself is a powerful spiritual talk about inner conflict, self-awareness, peace of mind, conscious living, and personal transformation. Rev. Lee Wolak explores how the mind fights reality, creates emotional suffering, and blocks inner freedom. Learn how to stop debating with confusion, return to truth, and live with clarity, presence, and spiritual power. Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations If you find value in what Agape offers spiritually, emotionally, and in community, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue to share truth, healing, and transformation with the world. Click here to become a supporter: https://agapetx.infellowship.com/OnlineGiving/GiveNow/NoAccount/

Stop Arguing With Your Cravings: A Conversation with Dr. Glenn LivingstonThis episode is a rare guest conversation on Breaking Up With Binge Eating. Georgie is joined by Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist, author, and creator of Defeat Your Cravings, for a wide-ranging conversation about binge eating, cravings, food rules, self-trust, and why insight alone often isn't enough to change an eating pattern.Glenn shares his own history with compulsive overeating, including how years of therapy and self-understanding helped him become kinder to himself, but did not automatically stop the binge eating. Together, Georgie and Glenn explore why emotional pain can be part of the picture without being the whole cause, how the brain can use old wounds as justification for continuing a pattern, and why clear lines or “guardrails” can sometimes reduce the mental negotiation that keeps cravings alive.They also talk about the modern food environment, hyper-palatable foods, intermittent fasting, perfectionism, self-forgiveness, and why it is often easier to prevent cravings upstream than to fight them once they are roaring. Glenn offers practical tools for identifying the thoughts that try to talk you into eating against your own best judgment, while Georgie brings in her perspective on under-eating, over-productivity, emotional needs, and the importance of responding to both hunger and fullness cues with care.A key theme in this conversation is that recovery does not have to be built on shame. You can aim clearly without attacking yourself when you miss. You can protect your recovery without making your life smaller. And you can become someone who takes your own needs seriously, even when that means being a little “weird” in public, packing food, skipping the dessert you don't want, or refusing to harm yourself with food for someone else's comfort.Try this week: Notice one craving or urge and write down the thought that tries to justify it. Is it futility? Permission? “I deserve this”? “I'll start tomorrow”? Then ask: what would actually support me here?You can learn more about Dr. Glenn Livingston and access his free resources at DefeatYourCravings.com.New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Most couples aren't disconnected because they don't care. They're disconnected because they were never taught how to create a marriage that works for them.If you've tried talking more, reading relationship books, listening to podcasts, or even attending therapy but still feel stuck in the same patterns, this episode will help you understand why.In Part 1 of this new series, I share the hidden reason so many couples continue struggling despite their best efforts. The issue often isn't a lack of love, effort, or commitment. It's the absence of a system.You'll learn the four foundational components every healthy marriage needs and why missing even one can create resentment, conflict, emotional distance, or the feeling that you've become roommates.In this episode, I cover:• Why talking about problems isn't always enough• The difference between fixing arguments and fixing systems• The four pillars of a healthy marriage• How self awareness impacts communication• Why partnership looks different in every relationship• The role connection plays in long term relationship satisfaction• Why generic relationship advice often falls shortFor more personalized support, book a clarity call to learn how marriage coaching can help you here!Thanks for listening!Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoachingIf you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)Support the show

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Julie Nise is a Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist known for her direct, results-oriented approach. With more than two decades of combined corporate, entrepreneurial and clinical experience, Julie brings a rare balance of empathy and practicality to her coaching. She has successfully guided more than 8,000 individuals and couples through challenges in communication, trust and leadership, offering clear, actionable strategies that create lasting change. Her insight and authenticity have earned her national recognition, including multiple appearances on the Dr. Phil Show, where her compassionate yet focused style resonated with both audiences and producers. As a regular commentator on NewsRadio KTRH Houston, Julie shared expert perspectives on relationships, communication, current events and leadership.In this episode, we discuss:--The Communication Reset: How to Stop Arguing and Start Understanding--Building Real Connection in a Digital World--Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal: The Step-by-Step Path to Healing--Leadership Through Listening: What Great Relationships Teach Us About Influence--From Conflict to Clarity: Turning Relationship Stress into Growth"Over the years, I've helped thousands of people—including couples on the brink of divorce and leaders seeking clarity in their relationships—achieve breakthroughs and focus on creating positive change," Julie says. "Whether you're looking to improve your marriage, reconnect with your family, or lead your team with confidence, my goal is to provide the clarity, tools, and strategies you need to thrive.... We are who we practice to be."Her new book, Romance ESP--Seeing Patterns and Responding to the Changes in Your Relationship, comes out in 2026. Among other things, readers will learn how to master the art of understanding and reacting to the non-verbal clues that influence relationship dynamics.Outside her work, Julie enjoys time with family, coastal living and encouraging others to grow in purpose and connection.Learn more and follow Julie:https://www.outcomesonly.com/https://www.instagram.com/outcomesonly/https://www.facebook.com/people/Outcomes-Only/61572479851741/

Send me a text message and get your questions answered on the podcast! I'd love to hear from you! The most frustrating part of watching “overnight experts” win in business is knowing you actually did the work: the training, the experience, the credentials, the outcomes. So why does the market still reward people whose expertise is questioned? The answer is uncomfortable but real. They make the buyer decision feel the simplest, safest, and most valuable in the moment. In this episode, we dig into the social media credential debates swirling around high-profile names, not to pile on, but to pull out the business lesson for us as consultants. If you are ready to make it easier for buyers to understand you, trust you, and confidently hire you, press play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more women in consulting can find the support they deserve.Ready to Go Deeper? If you've been feeling like your expertise is stronger than the market response you're getting, you're probably right. I'm hosting a strategic advisory lab to help experienced women consultants become easier for buyers to understand, trust, value, and confidently hire without relying so heavily on referrals, endless networking, or constant content creation. Simply DM me “LAB” on Instagram or LinkedIn and I will send more information your way.Let's Stay Connected!Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drangelinadavis/Don't Forget!If this episode resonated with you:SubscribeLeave a reviewShare it with another brilliant woman who needs to hear this. I'd really appreciate it!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Matt and Steve talk about acceptance in sobriety — not as approval, not as giving up, and not as pretending everything is fine. It is about getting honest with reality instead of wasting energy trying to control people, outcomes, feelings, or the past.They dig into why acceptance can feel so uncomfortable for newcomers, especially when it sounds passive or weak. The conversation gets into control, resentment, asking for help, and the simple but difficult practice of seeing what is actually in front of you before deciding what to do next.Support the show

Changing your mindset and beginning to think in a new way is not just about learning & repeating the new thoughts. It often comes with an internal battle that no one really talks about, feeling like you are arguing with yourself. In this episode I (Carly Ann) explore what it feels like when you are trying to grow, but your mind keeps arguing with you, doubting you, or pulling you back into old patterns.You might notice two parts of you showing up at the same time. One part wants change and another part does not fully trust it yet. This inner conflict can feel confusing, frustrating, and discouraging, but it is a normal part of building self-esteem and shifting long held beliefs.I also share practical therapist informed tools and self help techniques to help you start calming that internal argument, strengthen new ways of thinking, and build more trust in yourself over time.If you are in the middle of change and it feels hard - save this ep or listen right nowLinks below:⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Carly Ann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE: Self-Worth RESET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Telegram HERE⁠⁠

Most couples believe that age and experience naturally lead to wisdom, but as today's guest Dr. Andrea Vitz explains, "Age does not promise maturity." If your relationship feels like a cycle of predictable problems, it's time to trade in your ineffective habits for a higher level of emotional sobriety.In this episode of the Married and Connected podcast, host Kameran Alareqi welcomes back Dr. Andrea Vitz to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Composure Challenge. Together, they strip away the "adult" labels we hide behind and look at the raw mechanics of why we fail to connect. Andrea shares her powerful definition of maturity—the use of effective strategy—and explains why your morning coffee might be the very thing sabotaging your marriage.Key Discussion PointsMaturity as a Strategy: Learn why maturity isn't a state of being, but a practice of choosing effective strategies over ineffective ones.The Myth of "Growing Up": Why having a career and kids doesn't make you an adult, and how "unqualified" people can finally qualify themselves for a healthy relationship.Physical Command & Emotional Chaos: A deep dive into how disruptors like caffeine, sugar, and alcohol dismantle your nervous system, making it impossible to access critical thinking or kindness during a conflict.The 6-Stage Framework to Relational Mastery: Andrea outlines the journey from physical command to societal leadership, showing how emotional fluency leads to a deeper connection with your partner and a stronger spiritual life.Choosing Love Over Infatuation: Why the "honeymoon phase" is often just a lack of responsibility, and how to choose to love your partner more deeply through humility and shared purpose.The Grass is Greener Where You Water It: How to stop looking for a way out and start looking for the "suck" in yourself to empower real change.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why 69% of relationship conflicts aren't actually "unsolvable," despite what traditional research might say.The "Monster Energy" effect: How everyday addictions create agitation that we unfairly project onto our spouses.How to differentiate between being "interested" in growth and being "committed" to it.The power of Emotional Sobriety in seeing your partner as a separate individual rather than a projection of your needs.Quotes from the Show"Maturity is reached for. It is built through qualities that must be practiced until they become part of your nature.""If you aren't mature enough to remove the poison from your life that dismantles your emotional state, you are just exposing your weakness.""Relational mastery means you save time, energy, and money. It's the difference between having a relationship and having a superpower."Resources MentionedBook: The Composure Challenge by Andrea Vitz (Releasing Late May)Training: Integrated Human Mastery at Lifted AcademyConnect with Andrea: andrea@liftedacademy.comWebsite: www.liftedacademy.comConnect with Kameran If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe! Your support helps us reach more couples looking to build a life of peace, clarity, and connection.WebsiteCommunityInstagramVerafied AppSupport the show

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In Episode 103 of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon Harvey and Jen Harvey conclude their three-part series on marriage communication and conflict resolution by tackling a critical question: how do you end an argument in a way that actually strengthens your relationship? Many couples already know the basics—listen well, speak kindly, don't bring up the past—but struggle to apply those skills in the heat of the moment. Building on earlier episodes about recognizing emotional triggers and calming down, this conversation emphasizes that the real breakdown in marriage conflict isn't a lack of knowledge, but a lack of execution under stress. Without intentional effort, arguments can quickly become competitive, circular, and leave one or both spouses feeling unheard, turning what should be a bridge to connection into a relational battleground.   The episode challenges two common misconceptions that derail healthy conflict resolution: first, that resolving an argument requires agreement, and second, that being understood means being validated. In reality, couples can resolve conflict without agreeing on every issue, and true understanding does not require conceding that your spouse is right. The deeper problem often lies in the desire to “win” the argument, which inevitably creates winners and losers—and in marriage, that means both people lose. Bryon and Jen reframe the goal of conflict entirely, teaching that the objective is not to be right, but to be close. When couples shift their focus from proving a point to preserving connection, they move from opposing each other to working as a team, addressing the issue side by side instead of attacking one another.   Ultimately, Episode 103 highlights that healthy marriage communication is about connection before solution. Sometimes conflict resolution doesn't even require an immediate decision; instead, it may mean choosing to pause, gather more information, or revisit the issue later with a unified mindset. By prioritizing understanding, regulating emotions, and refusing to settle for simply “ending the fight,” couples can transform conflict into an opportunity for growth. As emphasized throughout Operation: Thriving Marriage, strong relationships are not built by avoiding conflict, but by learning how to navigate it well—because when couples choose connection over control, they create lasting intimacy even in the middle of disagreement.

In today's episode of Advice My Friends Ignored, Audrey talks about one of the hardest but most freeing shifts we can make: learning to stop arguing with the moment in front of us.So much of our suffering doesn't come from what's happening — it comes from our resistance to it. We replay conversations, fight reality in our heads, wish things were different, and try to control outcomes that are already unfolding.But peace doesn't come from winning the argument with life. It comes from surrendering to it.In this episode we explore:Why resisting reality keeps the nervous system stuck in survivalThe difference between surrender and giving upWhy letting go actually creates more clarity and powerHow detachment allows life to move againThis conversation is about releasing the need to control every moment and learning how to meet life as it is.Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is stop fighting the moment.Resources:If you'd like 1:1 support in your journey, book a free discovery call here: https://www.audreybrothers.com/coachingFor microdosing products, shop here and use AUDREY10 on all orders: https://goldenrulemushrooms.com

If you ever needed proof that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is less a museum and more a cultural argument with a gift shop, Episode 13 of On The Record opens by doing what the institution does best: stretching the phrase “rock and roll” until it politely accommodates everyone from Wu‑Tang Clan to Shakira, with a quick stop at INXS (or, as Michael once heard on the BBC, the new Australian sensation “Inks”). Brian runs through the 2026 nominee list like a gig guide for the afterlife—The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Phil Collins (solo, because apparently we're double-dipping now), Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, New Edition, Pink, Luther Vandross—and lands on the question that always makes the Hall quietly hilarious: who is this for, exactly? Michael's baffled by the ceremony mechanics (do nominees really “turn up hoping”?), while Brian reassures him it's not quite the Oscars, before casually dropping the detail that there's a public vote. Nothing says rock's rebellious spirit like “exercise our democratic right” via a link. The more interesting subtext, though, is what induction inevitably drags in: absence. Several nominees have key members who've died—Buckley, Michael Hutchence, Ian Curtis—prompting the kind of morbid logistics only a Hall of Fame can inspire. Michael wonders aloud whether New Order could be coaxed into a once-only appearance, and if so, would Peter Hook be anywhere near the bass, given the long-running fallout. Rock history, as ever, is part music, part family law. From there, the episode pivots into “telly as coping mechanism” territory.  Michael has started season two of Hijack, acknowledging (with Idris Elba's own executive-producer embarrassment) the inherent silliness of re-hijacking a man who has already been hijacked.  Brian, meanwhile, goes looking for light relief in bleak news cycles and discovers Resident Alien—a show he'd dismissed as fluff until it turns out to be fluff with enough teeth to feel like therapy. The alien-in-a-small-town premise becomes an excuse for a few sharp jokes about humanity's trajectory. But the main event is the week's shared homework: Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, the new documentary spanning the years between the Beatles' breakup and Lennon's murder.  Brian begins with dread—opening on “Silly Love Songs” is hardly a confidence-builder—but both hosts admit the film wins them over. They praise the craft: strong editing, collage-like imagery, and an effective “no talking heads (but their voices)” approach. Then they do the responsible thing and ask the awkward question: how honest can a documentary be when McCartney's own company financed it? Their answer is satisfyingly unresolved. Michael argues it's “warts-and-all enough” to avoid feeling like a total snow job—especially when the film lets other musicians (Nick Lowe, Chrissie Hynde) politely wonder what on earth Paul was thinking during the early, patchy years.  Brian agrees McCartney produced plenty of throwaway material, though he'll still go in to bat for Band on the Run and even dares to defend “Coming Up” (which Michael treats as a personal affront).  They both wish the doco lingered longer on the Lagos chapter, one of the few moments in the Wings story that feels like true risk rather than post-Beatles reputation management. The emotional spine, however, is Scotland. The documentary's portrayal of McCartney retreating to a remote farm with Linda is read here not as quaint pastoral cosplay, but as a survival strategy—grief, disorientation, and the sudden absence of the band-as-family.  The hosts talk candidly about parental loss, the Beatles as McCartney's “emotional prop,” and Lennon as the creative foil who kept Paul's “twee” instincts on a leash.  Linda comes out of it as both partner and lightning rod: necessary to him, mercilessly judged by everyone else.  Along the way, Brian remembers seeing Wings at the Myer Music Bowl in 1975 (yes, he was there), and the hosts revive Norman Gunston as the patron saint of awkward interviews—plus Michael's conspiracy theory that McCartney's infamous Japan marijuana bust may have been a deliberate exit strategy from a tour that Wings' hearts weren't in.  It's ridiculous. It's also, perversely, the kind of narrative logic rock biographies thrive on. By the end, the Hall of Fame is still a “broad church,” McCartney is still a genius with a questionable edit button, and Scotland remains the unlikely setting for both reinvention and retreat.  The biggest twist is that for two men who can't even land a sponsor, they spend 30 minutes proving the oldest rock cliché true: the past is never really over—someone's just nominated it. Important Links Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Nominees!  Paul McCartney: Man on the Run - Official Trailer | Prime Video  Syfy's Resident Alien - Official Trailer (2021) Alan Tudyk  Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five (2010 Remaster)  The Art Of Paul McCartney  Paul McCartney - Maybe I'm Amazed  Paul McCartney - Norman Gunston 1975 

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In this episode, I break down the one sentence a narcissist can't argue with — and why most conversations with manipulative people turn into exhausting endurance tests. You'll learn why logic never works, how narcissists weaponize your emotions, and the simple shift that helps you regain control instead of getting drained. If you've ever walked away from a conversation feeling frustrated, confused, or completely worn out, this episode will change how you handle it. Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Mill. Try risk-free for 90 days and get $75 off at https://www.mill.com/jefferson  and use code JEFFERSON at checkout. ZocDoc. https://zocdoc.com/jefferson to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter.  Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube  Follow me on Instagram  Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Stop Your Wife from Complaining All the TimeDoes it seem like the more you do for your wife, the more she complains? Trying harder to please her often leads to more frustration and less connection. In this episode, Coach Jack shows how to stop the cycle of reacting or explaining and instead use your wife's complaints as an opportunity to build connection and create real change.What You'll LearnHow to respond to complaints without defending, fixing, or reassuringWhat makes your wife's criticism intensify and how to stop reinforcing itHow to identify whether a complaint is valid, partially valid, or invalidA simple pattern to turn any complaint into a chance for connection and growthWant to Work With Coach Jack? Working with Coach Jack in the Difficult Partner Coaching Package can help you build consistency with new skills that improve connection and reduce conflict with a difficult spouse. You'll learn how to respond in ways that create lasting change in your relationship.Key TakeawaysReasoning with complaints usually makes things worseEmotional validation stops rewarding negative behaviorFrustration from lack of reaction leads to less complainingBehavior change is more powerful than verbal reassuranceComplaints can lead to connection and better solutions when handled correctlyAdditional ResourcesConnecting Through “Yes!” by Jack Ito PhDOvercome Neediness and Get the Love You Want, by Jack Ito PhDCoaching PackagesWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

Is your relationship in a slump, or are your own limiting beliefs the real culprit behind the conflict? In this episode, Kris Krohn is joined by his wife, Kalenn, to share the powerful "Breakthrough" technique they used to transform a struggling marriage into a 17-year partnership of mutual elevation. Discover how to take 100% responsibility for your own happiness and learn the secret to releasing the "baggage" that keeps most couples stuck in a cycle of negativity.

Want to know how to stop arguing and fighting with your wife? Dr John Gottman says the common signs that mean your relationship is at high risk of ending are defensiveness, stonewalling, criticism or contempt. In this episode, I talk about the subtle ways in which both men and women shame each other when we're getting reactive and how to change this detrimental habit.In our coaching, we help men get a powerful new mindset that empowers you to give, love and connect more deeply because you're finally doing that within yourself first. This mindset allows empathy, trust and connection to happen because you're confident in who you're being. We teach skills and knowledge that nobody ever teaches men when we're younger. Skills and knowledge that make you feel confident and in control even when chaos is going on around you. It's amazing what you can achieve when you make yourself a priority. Most men don't.   They are too busy taking care of everyone else.  Too busy minding the store and making the money.   They are focused on the "outside game" of winning life. But their "inside game" of confidence and clarity is suffering badly. You can only improve your inside game with other men. We would love to help you become more calm, more strong emotionally and more confident and happy in who you are as a man. Come and join us, either through 1-on-1 coaching with my colleague Dan Dore or me, or in our group coaching program with other amazing men who are travelling the same path as you right now in our Men's Live Coaching Roundtable. There's an amazing tribe of guys in this group with us, supporting and helping each other through this process of growth and self realization. https://goodguys2greatmen.com/goodguys2greatmen-live-coaching-roundtable/ If you're facing possible divorce, we have an online course which is specifically for you - Defuse the Divorce Bomb: https://mojopolis.thinkific.com/courses/HDDB-preview?ref=a53950 What if this next year everything changed for you? That's what we want for you brother, We love teaching men these tools - how to be better, how to know who you are, what you stand for, what you want and how to CREATE it in your life through our Masculine Confidence coaching programs. Dan and I are here to guide you on this mission.https://goodguys2greatmen.com/mens-relationship-coaching/ Steve's book Straight Talk Tools for the Desperate Husband will help you to lead yourself and your relationship back to good health. Understand why your partner acts the way she does toward you and learn how to lead your life in the direction you want it to go. You CAN have the relationship you want, fulfilling all your desires while maintaining love and respect.https://goodguys2greatmen.com/straight-talk-tools-for-the-desperate-husband/ We also have a free e-book to help men learn how to lose their fear and be more bold in their marriage to create the love and connection they want. Get The Hard to Swallow Truth About Saving Your Marriage: https://goodguys2greatmen.com/ If you want to learn more about how to take a bigger step toward being a clear-headed, confident man of action, then find out more here: https://goodguys2greatmen.com/mens-relationship-coaching/ We would be thrilled to help you get there - our first discovery call is always free and always gives you a BIG boost of confidence. You WILL become a clearer, stronger, more confident man only through other men. Your woman cannot take you there - and she doesn't WANT to...trust us on that. Sign up to receive our email newsletters for lots more free tips and advice here: https://archive.aweber.com/stevemain Subscribe to be notified whenever we upload a new video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13h36xaBvyTPVAES4-4rXw?sub_confirmation=1 You can watch all our videos here: https://goodguys2greatmen.com/video-library/ Or read our blog articles here: https://goodguys2greatmen.com/blog/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goodguys2greatmen-podcast--4650431/support.

Power struggles don't end because we find the perfect argument; they end because someone helps the room feel safe again. We unpack a practical, science-backed shift from control to connection that brings cooperation faster and with far less effort. Drawing on HeartMath's research on heart coherence, Bruce Perry's state-dependent brain science, and Ross Greene's collaborative problem solving, we show how a calm presence, a softer voice, and a few validating words can lower defenses and invite real reasoning back online.You'll hear real-life wins that make the science feel doable: a preteen upset about missing class for therapy softens with one clean reflection, and a toddler melting down for a same-day shot calms once feelings are named and a plan is promised for later. Along the way, we cut through common myths about validation, explain why arguing fuels arguing, and offer language you can use tonight. If you've been stuck between being too gentle or too harsh, this middle path—kindness plus firmness—will help you parent smarter, not harder, while building your child's resilience.If this conversation helped, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find sustainable parenting tools. ✨Want more? ✨Black Friday Savings: The Calm Cooperation Toolkit & Emotional Resilience Toolkit (BIG SAVINGS): ✨Schedule a FREE 20 min clarity call with Sustainable Parenting, so we can answer any questions you may have. Together, we'll make a plan for your best next steps to have more calm & confidence in parenting - while having kids that listen!:) ✨NEW✨ pdfs and short video lessons on Respect, Bedtimes, Power Struggles and More: ON ETSY!✨ Download the FREE pdf. on getting kids to listen, for strategies that take you out of the "gentle mom - monster mom" cycle, with effective positive parenting strategies. ✨ Sign up for an upcoming LIVE ONLINE workshop with Flora, or purchase a past replay: https://sustainableparenting.com/workshop where you get 30 min. of learning and 30 min. of LIVE Q & A time, with replays sent afterwards.✨ Buy a 3 session Coaching Bundle (saving you $100) ...

Stop losing listings because you are trying to prove a point to stubborn sellers. In this episode, we break down specific pricing strategies real estate agents can use to win the price argument without fighting. If you want to master your listing presentation and learn objection handling that actually converts, this breakdown is for you.Most agents struggle because they try to use logic to convince emotional sellers. Here, you will watch a real estate roleplay that shifts the conversation from "making statements" to asking the right self discovery questions. This is advanced real estate agent coaching designed to help you confidently handle the toughest pricing objection in today's market.Whether you are looking for a price reduction script or a strategy for winning new business, this question based approach works. We demonstrate the exact pricing strategy that forces the seller to choose the right price themselves, which is the secret to winning listing presentations consistently.In this epiosde you will learn:✅ How to stop arguing logic and start guiding sellers to the truth ✅ The exact questions to ask when a seller wants to start high ✅ A pricing strategy that removes friction and builds trust ✅ How to use the "Option A vs Option B" script to winJoin the conversation: Drop a comment below if you have ever lost a listing because the seller was too stubborn on price!

Send us a textWe reset the season with a focus on purpose, then sit down with Morgan DeNicola to unpack diplomacy as a daily craft, philanthropy as love of humanity, and mental health as the engine that sustains real impact. The conversation moves from labels vs outcomes to tools anyone can use to stay steady and effective.• reframing distraction with purpose and action• redefining diplomacy as tact, listening and compromise• translating climate and conservation into common goals• practicing self‑control over reactivity in tough rooms• building mental health routines that actually fit your life• using movement, nutrition, therapy and digital breaks• philanthropy beyond money through consultation and connection• recognition as a force multiplier for community good• situational thinking over partisan identity• embracing global interdependence with cultural humilityFollow Morgan DeNicola at ...Websitehttps://www.morgandenicola.com/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-denicola-1a416696/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/morgan.slikerdenicola/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/morgan.denicola/Support the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl PodMatch https://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

Why Do We Keep Arguing About the Same Things? Here's How to StopDo you and your spouse keep circling back to the same arguments, no matter how much you talk? In this episode of Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack, you'll learn why repetitive conflict happens, why arguing never fixes relationship problems, and what to do instead. Coach Jack breaks down the real causes—power struggles, fear, and unhelpful beliefs—and shows you how to stop the cycle for good.What You'll LearnWhy repeating the same argument means there's an underlying skill gap, not a communication failureHow unmet emotional needs, insecurity, and control issues keep conflicts aliveThe biblical and psychological reasons arguing never brings love or respectPractical ways to restore peace and connection without giving in or becoming a doormatIf your marriage feels stuck in the same pattern of conflict, Coach Jack's Difficult Partner Coaching Package can help you take back control, rebuild respect, and foster meaningful connection—all without constant conflict.Key TakeawaysArguing damages love—it never builds itReplacing invalidation with validation stops recurring conflictsBoundaries protect your relationship; they're not punishmentReducing time together can lower tension and rebuild attractionYou can end the cycle and bring peace back into your marriageAdditional Resources:How Effective Are Your Boundaries? (Free Quiz) – Assess how well your boundaries are helping or hurting your relationshipBook: Overcome Neediness and Get the Love You Want – Learn how to stop insecurity from pushing your spouse awayWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

Tired of arguing with sellers over their home price? This is the real estate agent training you need. Stop the friction and learn a new Pricing Strategy that gets sellers to want to price their home correctly by guiding them to self-discovery.This episode is more than just another listing presentation script; it's a modern framework for presenting your real estate CMA report. We'll show you how to get sellers to price right by reframing the conversation, helping you interpret key real estate trends and pricing insights with them, not at them.This is the secret that top realtors use during a listing presentation to avoid conflict and build trust.In this roleplay, you'll learn: ✅ The exact Real Estate Scripts to use when a seller pushes back ✅ How to shift from "authority" to "advisor" ✅ A collaborative method for your next CMA Presentation ✅ How to handle how to handle the 4 most common real estate seller objections about price before they even start. ✅ A proven way to present your real estate cma report that removes the argument and empowers the seller to choose the right price.This is the ultimate Pricing Strategy for agents who are tired of fighting and ready to get the listing, every time.

Difficult Spouse? Get Improvement without Conflict (Part 1: Taking Charge)When your spouse is critical, blaming, or distant, trying to fix them usually makes things worse. In this episode of Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack, learn why direct confrontation fails—and how taking charge of your own behavior can bring lasting change without conflict or resentment.What You'll Learn:Why trying to fix your spouse leads to more fightingHow to take responsibility without taking the blameWhy therapy often backfires for difficult spousesHow to use reconciliation coaching principles to regain influence in your marriageWant to Work With Coach Jack? If your spouse's behavior is wearing you down, but you still want a loving marriage, reconciliation coaching can help. Learn how to rebuild desire, respect, and connection even when your spouse won't cooperate. Difficult Partner Coaching Package.Key Takeaways:You can't change your spouse by arguing or explaining.The healthiest partner has the most power to create change.Coaching focuses on doing better, not just feeling better.Your behavior determines how your spouse feels about you.Stop needy behaviors like criticism, complaining, or arguing to restore connection.Additional Resources:Book: Overcome Neediness and Get the Love You Want, by Jack Ito PhDBook: What to Do When He Won't Change, by Jack Ito PhDQuiz: What's Your Conflict Style?Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

In this powerful talk, Stop Arguing with Life, Rev. Lee Wolak dives into one of the most important spiritual lessons of all: how resistance creates suffering and how acceptance opens the door to peace. Life is always unfolding in the present moment, but when we fight against “what is,” we disconnect from our own inner power and clarity. This video explores practical spiritual wisdom, Zen-inspired teachings, and real-world examples that will help you let go of struggle, release resistance, and awaken to the freedom of acceptance. Whether you're navigating challenges, seeking deeper meaning, or simply wanting to expand your spiritual awareness, this message will guide you to a place of surrender and empowerment. Stop battling reality and start living in harmony with it. Peace isn't found by controlling life—it's discovered when you stop arguing with it. Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations If you find value in what Agape offers—spiritually, emotionally, and in community—consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue to share truth, healing, and transformation with the world. Click here to become a supporter: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/

Alright, no more joking around, THE BRACKET MUST BE MADE. This week we get ruthless with the remaining 38 Three Point Picks and put them all under the microscope to determine which 16 get their shot at the big dance. Enjoy, and Stay Tuned, I Promise This Will End, Eventually... Music : "exeqter" by nARK Produced By Noah Blanchard Released By The ARK of E Network Send Feedback : thearkofe@gmail.com Support / Exclusive BONUS Content : www.patreon.com/thearkofe

Send us a textWhat if the secret to a thriving marriage isn't found in solving every problem, but in choosing which problems actually matter? Drawing from 24 years of marriage experience, we reveal why "not sweating the small stuff" might be the relationship superpower you've been overlooking.Remember your wedding day? The birth of your children? The special celebrations? Of course you do. But do you remember every dirty dish, unmade bed, or forgotten errand that triggered an argument? Probably not—and that's precisely the point. When we fixate on minor irritations, we risk damaging something permanent over something temporary.We tackle the critical distinction between mothering and wifing—a relationship dynamic that silently erodes many marriages. A mother hovers, controls, and directs; a wife comes alongside, supports, and honors. Through the powerful concept of "incubation," we explore how wives can nurture their husband's vision rather than dominating or dismissing it. This partnership approach creates space for both spouses to flourish.Kindness emerges as the cornerstone of marital harmony. Many withhold kindness fearing it signals weakness, but scripture reveals kindness as divine strength in action. By becoming "Chief Encouragement Officers" in our homes, we create atmospheres where love thrives despite imperfections. The challenging question we pose: Would you want to live with you?Through the lens of the "love chapter" in 1 Corinthians 13, we provide practical guidance for letting love—not irritation—guide your responses. When we remember that "love keeps no record of wrongs," we free ourselves from scorekeeping and create space for genuine connection.Join us next Thursday as we continue unpacking marriage wisdom that transforms relationships from battlegrounds into sanctuaries where both partners can thrive.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888Support Our Ministry: https://myalivechurch.org/giveConnect with us:- Website:https://www.kenclaytor.comhttps://www.tabathaclaytor.comhttps://www.myalivechurch.org- Socials:Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/kenclaytor/https://www.instagram.com/tabathaclaytor/https://www.instagram.com/myalivechurch/TikTok-@Ken_Claytor@Tabathaclaytor@myalivechurchFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/PastorKenClaytorhttps://www.facebook.com/pastortabathaclaytorhttps://www.facebook.com/myalivechurch- Ask us questions: info@kenandtabatha.com

#502 Meet Coach Lauren Brown   Welcome Welcome to Episode #502 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion.   We are back after being away at USAT Nationals in Milwaukee and TriDot Pool School in Tempe, Arizona.   April, how was it coaching swimming on the Sun?   Rich, I might as well be walking on the sun, LOL! I remember I texted you and Coach La that I was living in Satan's butthole the past couple of days. I thought I was going to melt a couple of times. But seriously, even though it was hellfire hot, I had an incredible time and I can't wait to unpack that later in the show.   Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!   In Today's Show Announcements and News: Rich  Ask A Coach: Who is Coach Lauren Brown? Get Gritty Tip: 66-Day Habit Challenge–My pull-up adventure! TriDot Workout of the Week: Orientation Swim Fun Segment: Triathlon Hot Takes Debate   Announcements and News:   Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate.   Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.  Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20   TriDot Pool School Tempe, AZ Update:    We had another super successful weekend at TPS Tempe! 20 athletes dedicated 8 hours of their time to learning FASST and honing their Functional Freestyle. We had an improvement rate 15% across the board. Coach Dennis Hetland and I had the privilege of running Lane 3 – Aim High! – and we say remarkable results in both dropping stroke counts and smashing the 100-yard benchmark.   I want to give a special shout-out to Coach Gene Deyoe who was in my lane. Coach Gene dropped two strokes from his 25-yard distance, and 11 seconds off his 100-yard time! He had such a great attitude and always appreciated the feedback we gave. He was a joy to coach.   Second, we had Jay Camp, Coach Chad Rolf's athlete, in our lane and he was a hoot to work with! I especially enjoyed his dry sense of humor–very much like Coach Chad. He was also very receptive to feedback and his results showed how much work he put into his Functional Freestyle. He reduced his stroke count by 4 for 25 yards which is massive! Think about all that energy he will save because of his efficiency in the water! Get this, he shaved 29 seconds off his 100-yard benchmark. I was blown away by his improvements. He winked at me and told me not to tell his coach, which I promptly did LOL! Can't wait to hear how his new zones treat him after that incredible improvement.   Finally, the last thing I'll share is that even though it was hotter than hell on deck, we had some of the best lifeguards. They would come around every 20 minutes or so with buckets of cold water with rags that we could put on our heads and necks. It kept me from being a heat casualty for sure as the temps reached 114 degrees. So again, thank you to the McClintock Pool Lifeguards for coming in clutch last weekend! You made our pool school a huge success!    USAT Nationals Update: Milwaukee transformed into the epicenter of multisport excellence as it hosted the 2025 USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships. Thousands of amateur athletes from across the country descended on the city to compete, connect, and celebrate the sport we love. Race Highlights The action kicked off Friday with an open water swim in Lake Michigan, open to all registrants. Saturday brought the Olympic Distance National Championships, featuring a 1,500m swim, 40k bike, and 10k run. Athletes raced through Milwaukee's scenic lakefront, crossing the iconic Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge and finishing in Veterans Park [1]. Sunday was slated for the Sprint Distance Nationals and Paratriathlon Championships, but heavy overnight rain led to the cancellation of the sprint race for safety reasons [1]. Despite the disappointment, many athletes expressed gratitude for having raced earlier in the weekend. One athlete shared on Facebook: “Grateful I got to race yesterday. The stitches and bandaging got me through great. Heat, humidity, and wind were the factor yesterday, not the ankle wrap.” Yes, you heard that right—this athlete raced with stitches, tetanus, and antibiotics after a pre-race injury involving a bike and a hotel room. Talk about grit and determination! Celebration of Sport Gala & Hall of Fame Inductions Thursday night's Celebration of Sport Gala, hosted at Discovery World, was a moving tribute to the spirit of triathlon. The event honored the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Class XIII, which included: Colleen Cannon – 1984 Nice World Champion and founder of Women's Quest. Graham Fraser – Race producer and visionary behind Ironman North America. Ellen Hart – 18-time World Age Group Champion and Ironman podium regular. Paul Martin – Paratriathlon legend and author who turned adversity into triumph. Kenny Souza – Duathlon pioneer and charismatic ambassador of the sport [2] [3]. Here's a breakdown of the 2025 USA Triathlon Hall of Fame inductees and their connections to Colorado: Colleen Cannon Lives in Boulder, Colorado. After retiring from professional racing, she founded Women's Quest, a Boulder-based adventure retreat company focused on empowering women through outdoor activities and wellness. She was inducted into the Boulder Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 [1]. Ellen Hart Lives in Niwot, Colorado, and previously served as First Lady of Denver during her marriage to former Denver Mayor Federico Peña. She is a longtime Colorado resident, Harvard graduate, and University of Colorado Law School alum. Hart has been a prominent figure in the Colorado endurance community and was inducted into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame [2]. Final Thoughts Milwaukee once again proved why it's a favorite host city for USA Triathlon. From the scenic course to the passionate community, the weekend was a celebration of perseverance, excellence, and camaraderie. Welcome Coach Lauren Brown We are excited to have Coach Lauren Brown joining the Grit2Greatness Coaching team as our Ambassador Program Manager. We will get to know Coach Lauren in a moment.  And welcome new Grit2Greatness Team members: Laura Applebaum Kristin Keane Veron Thornhill   Sue Reynolds Sue Reynolds is a remarkable example of transformation through sport. She began her triathlon journey in her late 50s, starting from a sedentary lifestyle and a weight of 335 pounds. Over the course of several years, she lost 200 pounds and became a competitive age-group triathlete.   Sue is also the author of *The Athlete Inside*, a book chronicling her journey, and she donates proceeds to the USA Triathlon Foundation. Her story has inspired countless athletes and non-athletes alike to pursue transformation through consistency and courage.   **Championship Highlights:** - Competed in **six USA Triathlon National Championship events** since 2014. - Represented **Team USA** at the **ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships** on **four occasions**, never finishing lower than 12th in her age group. - Achieved a **personal best of 6th place** at the **2017 World Championships in Rotterdam**, making her the **top American** in her age group https://suereynolds.net/   Robina Waterman 2024 World Triathlon Age-Group Championships Torremolinos-Andalucia 60-64 Female AG Sprint - 6 60-64 Female AG - 21 60-69 AG Relay - 14 2019 ITU World Triathlon Age-Group Championships Lausanne 55-59 Female AG Sprint - 4 2000 Nice ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships 35-39 Female AG   Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Triathletes, picture this: it's race day, and you know you've done the exact training your body needed to be ready. That's what Grit2Greatness Endurance and TriDot deliver—smart, targeted workouts backed by powerful analytics. Sign up for a 2-week free trial, then keep leveling up for as little as $14.99/month. Don't just show up to the start line—show up prepared. Click the sign-up link in the show notes to get started today! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance   Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde    Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares   Ask A Coach: Who is Coach Lauren Brown?  Bio: Coach Lauren Brown is an IRONMAN U Certified Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and UESCA Certified Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach. After years of competing in the figure and bodybuilding world, she found her way into multisport through duathlon in 2018 and transitioned to triathlon in 2019. She now races across sprint, Olympic, and 70.3 distances, with 70.3 being her favorite. Lauren is passionate about working with athletes of all backgrounds and experience levels, helping them navigate real-life challenges—like time constraints, fitness level, or self-doubt—to discover what they're truly capable of. As the Grit2Greatness Ambassador Program Manager, Lauren will lead the charge in building a vibrant community of athletes who proudly represent G2G—at races, on social media, and in everyday moments that matter. She's here to empower you, connect you, and help each of you feel even more supported on this journey. Lauren, we are beyond excited to have you on board Questions for Lauren: Two Truths and a LIe Icebreaker: I danced on stage with Brittney Spears, I once got lost on a training ride and ended up in a different state; Before being an endurance athlete, I competed as a pro with the International Federation of Body Builders Where did you grow up and where do you call home? Tell us about your athlete journey? Tell us about your coach journey? Your vision for the G2G ambassador program? When I think about the Grit2Greatness Ambassador Program, I picture a true community—one that builds on the incredible foundation we've already created, but keeps growing in depth, reach, and connection. In our world, every athlete has a seat at the table. Whether you're brand new to the sport or you've been racing for decades, whether you prefer the excitement of a sprint or the challenge of an IRONMAN, you belong here. This is a space where every athlete is encouraged to step in, be seen, and thrive. My biggest hope for this year is to welcome a wave of new athletes into triathlon—people who may have been curious, but unsure if they'd fit in—and show them that this sport is for everyone. And beyond racing, I want this to be a place where we support each other's growth both inside and outside of sport. I'd love for us to lead more community events, take part in races together, and deepen relationships with race directors and the brands that make our sport stronger. My heart tells me this program is just at the beginning of its potential, and I truly cannot wait to see what we create together. Get Gritty Tip: 66-Day Challenge! Rich, as you know, I am a huge fan of the book, The ONE Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan and one of the favorite lessons I learned is about the power of breaking down habits into bite size pieces that you can consistently sustain over time. I've actually crafted several keystone habits over the past five years through using the tools from The ONE Thing.  For example, I built the habit of setting aside my gym clothes every night before work. We have our habit of reading the Daily Stoic as a morning ritual, and now we share our 3 wins and 3 things we are grateful for each day. These habits have been critical for helping me make each day purpose-driven and intentionally meaningful. So that brings me to the habit I am now currently working on. I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted to complete 10 unassisted pull-ups by the end of 2025. I was going strong for the first 3 months and kind of fell off with the start of race season. Well, after doing my mid-year reset I realized I needed to get back on the proverbial horse, and what better way to do that than a 66-day pull-up challenge! So why 66 days? If you've read The ONE Thing then you'll remember in Chapter #6 the discussion around a study the University College of London did on how long it takes on average to create a habit–66 days. So my challenge, because I know how important it is to start small, is to complete 1 pull per day for 66 days. Now, I do as many as I can and right now, I'm on Day 10 and I'm up to 4 unassisted pull-ups. I also use a band and knock out as many as I can with the assist to help me continue to progress. I'm also hoping I can start adding in weighted pull-ups as we get further down the road. The other part of the challenge is to post the evidence on social media which 1) keeps me accountable, and 2) inspires others to join me! I found out today that Coach Will Nichols, @coachironwill on Instagram, bought his own pull-up bar and started his 66-day pull-up challenge!  So I want to throw the challenge out there to you, Rich, and to our audience! It doesn't have to be pull-ups, but what's one thing you can commit to doing for 66 days that helps you on your athletic journey! I want you to share with us and tag me @getgrittywithme on Instagram so I can cheer you on just like Coach Will!   TriDot Workout of the Week: Orientation Swim   Open Water Swim is the Workout of the Week I've chosen for a couple of reasons. One, it is so helpful to get in the body of water you will be racing in and get a feel for swim start, current, temperature, lighting, sun direction, weeds, swim exit, which goggles work best,  etc.    In Milwaukee this was key. They had the course setup and we were able to swim the buoys through the bridge and practice the swim exit as it would be on race day. It also gave us the opportunity  to get comfortable with the high likelihood of the race not being wetsuit legal.I chose to do the practice swim in just my TriDot swim jammers.   Here's a full list of benefits: Course Familiarization Swim the actual course (or as much as allowed) to understand sighting landmarks, turns, and exit points. Identify key buoys: Start buoy, turn buoys, and finish buoy. Practice sighting using fixed landmarks (buildings, trees, flags) beyond the buoys. Note water entry and exit terrain: Is it sandy, rocky, slippery, or grassy? Environmental Awareness Assess water conditions: Temperature, current, chop, visibility. Practice breathing on both sides if waves or sun glare may affect one side. Check for wind direction and how it may affect swim navigation. Gear Check Test your race-day gear: Goggles (anti-fog), wetsuit, swim cap. Practice wetsuit entry and exit to simulate transitions. Try different goggles if visibility or sun glare is an issue. Mental Preparation Visualize race morning: From lining up at the start to exiting the water. Practice your start strategy: Deep water start, beach start, or time trial start. Swim with others to simulate race-day contact and drafting. Technique & Strategy Practice sighting rhythm: Every 6–10 strokes is typical. Work on pacing: Start controlled, build into race effort. Try drafting behind or beside another swimmer if allowed. Safety & Logistics Locate lifeguards or safety personnel and understand emergency protocols. Note the location of medical tents or aid stations near swim exit. Time your swim to understand how long it takes at race pace.   Fun Segment: Triathlon Hot Takes Debate! So I happened upon this article in Triathlete Magazine titled “7 Spicy-Hot Debates Triathletes Can't Stop Arguing” and I thought this would be a perfectly juicy topic of discussion for this week's fun segment! Your assignment is to convincingly argue your case in 20 seconds or less. Time to bring the heat! Are you Team Bare or Team Hair: Do you shave your body hair for triathlon or go au naturel? Which is harder: Training for an Ironman or training for a marathon PR? Flying dismount or unclipping, foot down? White Tri Suits? Yay or Nay? Sprint or jog into the finisher chute? Post every workout on social media, or no? Which is more impressive? Ironman World Champion or Olympic Champion? Well there you have it. We laid our opinions on the line and now it's your turn! We want to hear from you: are you team bare or team hair? Is training for a marathon PR harder than training for an Ironman? And what about white tri suits? Give us your opinions and we'll see who truly won the Triathlon Hot Takes Debate!   Closing:   Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed and enjoy the endurance journey!  

 Music and Therapy with Keana W. Mitchell – Season 10 Episode 16“How to Stop Arguing and Start Understanding”In this week's episode, Keana W. Mitchell explores one of the most common roadblock relationships: arguments that go nowhere. Whether it's with a partner, friend, or family member, we've all been caught in the cycle of defensiveness and miscommunication. But what if the goal wasn't to win the argument but to understand each other?Keana shares practical strategies to help you shift from conflict to connection, drawing on her experience as a relationship coach and her signature blend of empathy, insight, and real talk.

Join host Codie Sanchez as she delves into the art of communication and negotiation with Kwame Christian, a seasoned lawyer, mediator, and negotiation expert. Kwame offers invaluable insights on staying calm during arguments, avoiding common pitfalls in negotiation, and the importance of compassionate curiosity. Learn practical techniques such as anchoring, effective listening, and emotional regulation to enhance your negotiation prowess. Discover how to handle gaslighting, end arguments gracefully, and maintain positive relationships. This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate tough conversations with confidence and poise. Looking to scale your business to $1M in monthly revenue?

Julieann Hartman reveals a surprising truth — sometimes, without even realizing it, we find ourselves arguing with God. We want to trust Him and believe His promises, but doubt and unbelief quietly creep in, pulling us into a mindset that stands against what He's already said in His Word. God's heart is clear — He wants to heal you. There's no debate, no conditions — just His steadfast love and desire for your wholeness. The key is to stop wrestling with fear and doubt and instead choose to rest and trust in what He's already spoken. If you've been feeling stuck or questioning God's will for your healing, this episode will help you recognize those subtle "arguments" and guide you back into a place of faith and surrender.

✨ What You'll Discover This Week Ready to stop exhausting yourself by arguing with reality? Amanda, Laura, and Kendra are back with episode 172, diving deep into Byron Katie's powerful concept of "Noticing When Your Thoughts Argue with Reality." Spoiler alert: You can't teach a cat to bark!

If you've ever said things like, “I can't lose weight,” “I don't have time,” or “I'm just not strong enough,” then you've experienced the power of limiting beliefs. These are the deeply held thoughts that shape your actions—and often keep you stuck exactly where you are. In this episode, I'm breaking down what limiting beliefs really are, how they develop, and why they're so hard to let go of. I'll explain how you always act in accordance with your most dominant thoughts and how this shapes your results. I'll also share why my job as a coach often involves challenging these beliefs—and why people sometimes push back when I do. If you're ready to stop arguing for your limitations and start creating the results you really want, this episode is for you. The post 284. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: How to Stop Arguing for Your Limitations appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.

In this powerful spiritual talk, Rev Lee Wolak—author of The Power in You—challenges you to stop resisting reality and start aligning with it. When we argue with life, we create suffering, frustration, and separation from our inner power. But when we accept what is, we reclaim our clarity, energy, and ability to evolve. This talk explores the deeper spiritual truth behind unmet expectations, how perspective shapes experience, and why surrender is not weakness but a portal to transformation. Drawing from Zen practice and the principles of Religious Science, Rev Lee offers bold, practical insight to help you break free from the mental patterns that keep you stuck and reconnect with your spiritual truth. Watch now to discover how to stop arguing with life and start living in flow. Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations` #Spirituality #Meditation #Healing #Selflove #Consciousness #SpiritualGrowth #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualAwakening #SelfWorth #Awareness #ScienceOfMind #RevLeeWolak #Zen #ThePowerInYou 

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In this episode of Choosing to Stay After Infidelity and Betrayal, we dive deep into one of the most challenging aspects of healing after betrayal: breaking the cycle of unhealthy communication patterns. Infidelity can fracture not only trust but the way we communicate with our partners, often leading to constant arguments, defensiveness, and a lack of resolution. But it's possible to step out of these destructive cycles and create healthier, more productive conversations that promote healing, understanding, and trust. Join us as we explore practical strategies and tools to stop arguing and start communicating in ways that bring both partners closer together. We'll talk about emotional reactivity, the power of active listening, setting boundaries, fostering vulnerability, and when to seek professional help. In This Episode You'll Learn:How infidelity impacts communication and why arguments often escalate in unhealthy waysThe importance of understanding emotional triggers to break the cycle of blame and defensivenessHow to use active listening to truly hear your partner and reduce conflictPractical steps to set ground rules for healthier communication in your relationshipThe role of vulnerability in healing, and how to create a safe space to express feelingsHow to apologize and forgive in a way that fosters trust and closenessWhy seeking professional help might be necessary for breaking old communication patternsThe power of celebrating small wins in rebuilding communication and trust over timeThank you for tuning in!We're here to support couples healing from infidelity and betrayal, offering encouragement, practical skills, and expertise each week. As certified relational recovery coaches, we are passionate about guiding you toward hope, empathy, and lasting healing.Stay connected with us and access all the resources we offer—coaching sessions, groups, and more—by visiting this link.Your Hosts:Hali RoderickCertified Relational Recovery CoachTICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM-CStephanie HambyCertified Relational Recovery CoachMCLC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM-CWe look forward to journeying with you!

Are you tired of daily arguments with your teen? Do you feel like no matter what approach you take—being firm or being gentle—nothing seems to work? In this episode of Power Your Parenting – Moms with Teens, Colleen O'Grady welcomes Dr. Paul Sunseri a seasoned family therapist and author of Gentle Parenting Reimagined: How to Make It Work with Oppositional and Defiant Kids. Together, they dive into the challenges of parenting strong-willed teens and explore why traditional parenting strategies often fall short with oppositional kids. Dr. Sunseri shares his journey of working with high-conflict families, uncovering what truly works when it comes to setting limits, reducing arguments, and fostering better communication. Paul Sunseri, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and father of four who treats children and adolescents with serious mental health conditions. He is the developer of Intensive Family-Focused Therapy (myIFFT.org), a highly effective form of family-based mental health care. One of the key insights from this conversation is the importance of clarity, consistency, and disengagement in parenting. Dr. Sinceri explains that parents often get trapped in unnecessary arguments because teens use red herrings—distractions and emotional outbursts—to steer the conversation away from responsibilities. He emphasizes that arguing with a teen is never productive and that parents should focus on setting clear expectations without engaging in power struggles. Instead of negotiating endlessly, parents should hold firm boundaries and use practical consequences, such as limiting screen time, until responsibilities are met. Disengagement is another crucial strategy—when a teen escalates, staying calm and walking away removes the emotional fuel that drives the conflict, ultimately leading to fewer power struggles. Three Key Takeaways: Stop engaging in arguments: The moment a conversation turns into a debate or escalates into yelling, step back. Arguments require two participants—when you refuse to engage, the conflict loses its power. Use structured consequences effectively: Screens and privileges should be earned, not given freely. By tying them to responsibilities like homework and chores, teens learn accountability without constant battles. Disengage from emotional explosions: Instead of reacting to tantrums or verbal outbursts, remain calm, state your boundary, and walk away. Over time, this teaches teens self-regulation and reduces dramatic confrontations. By shifting their approach, parents can create a more peaceful home environment, helping their teens develop responsibility while maintaining a loving connection. Follow at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sunseri-psy-d-54033b7/ Learn more about Dr. Sunseri and his services, Go to his website at https://www.myiift.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you know our story, you've heard about how we started our marriage out in college living hand to mouth with our finances. Since then, the Lord has had lots to teach us, and we would love to share it with you! Join us.

Unraveling one of our main sources of unhappiness.About Sebene Selassie:Growing up, Sebene felt like a big weirdo. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and raised in white neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., she was a tomboy Black girl who loved Monty Python and UB40. She never believed she belonged. Thirty years ago, she began studying Buddhism as an undergraduate at McGill University where she majored in Comparative Religious Studies. Now, Sebene is a teacher, author, and speaker who teaches that meditation can help us remember our inherent sense of belonging, that our individual freedom affects absolutely everyone and everything, and that our collective freedom depends on each and every one of us. Sebene is a three-time cancer survivor of Stage III and IV cancer.Check out Sebene's Substack newsletter, Ancestors to Elements. To find this meditation in the Happier app, you can search for “Hope in the Everyday.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of relational intelligence—what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform your personal and professional relationships. Join us as we explore the core components of relational intelligence and share practical tips to enhance your relational skills. Contact us at: info@travishall.net travishall.net Catch Pastor Travis Hall on... Instagram: @pastortravishall Enough Book Purchase Here: https://a.co/d/7UCi1Ug Seven Deadly Thoughts Book Purchase Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Thoughts-Conquer-that-Limit/dp/1662806566⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stop Arguing and Start Communicating Book Purchase Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hxov1J⁠⁠⁠⁠

In This Episode You Will Learn About:  How to stop controlling conflicts & start collaborating on them The key to listening  Why you have to do this 15 second exercise before every hard conversation How making connections leads to happiness Resources: Website: www.charlesduhigg.com Read Supercommunicator: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection Listen to How to! Email charles@charlsduhigg.com  Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn: @Charles Duhigg Twitter: @cduhigg Go to ro.co/confidence, and pay just $99 for your first month, then $145 a month after that. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/confidence Get your KPI Checklist, absolutely free, at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN.  Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Get 15% off your first order on www.jennikayne.com when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Reach out to me on Instagram & LinkedIn Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  Show Notes:  Have you ever gone into a hard conversation and seen communication completely break down? What is the best way to get on the same page with someone? How do we get our point across or simply support someone going through a tough time? Thankfully, good communication doesn't have to be a guessing game! To share all of his best strategies with us, we have Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and acclaimed author of "The Power of Habit" and brand new book, “Supercommunicator: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection”. Let's be done with boring small talk and miscommunication! Together we can start building connections instead. If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: #314: How To Go From Intimidated To EMPOWERED with Heather! #358: The Key To Turning Tragedy Into Triumph With Heather! #313: Listener Favorite: Get UNSTUCK From Your Negative Thoughts with Trish Blackwell Top-Ranked Podcast Host & Confidence Coach

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