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Stop pretending you have it all together when your soul is quietly gasping for air; your need is not a failure, it is your absolute doorway to grace. God can only fill a person who finally admits they are empty, so throw away the mask of self-reliance today and step onto the holy ground of trusting Him completely with your brokenness. #FULLTANKwithBroBo​ #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026​ #BoSanchez​ #StopPretending​ #Matthew5​ #PoorInSpirit​ #DesperateForGod​ #FaithInAction​ #SpiritualMaturity​ #TrulyRichMindset​ #EmptyHands​ #Grace​---PS. Do you want to help spread God's love too?You can support my mission through Fulltank, the Prayer Room, and other ministries by BuyMeACoffee.com/BrotherBoSanchezTogether, we can reach more hearts for God!To support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez

This morning I went to the gym, hit the sauna with my buddies, and got pulled into a mastermind I didn't see coming. Five hours of human conversation later, I came home buzzing. Not because anyone paid me. Because I remembered something we're all forgetting. We're getting siloed off. AI is making it worse. The most valuable thing you'll own in the next few years isn't a skill or a tool. It's knowing exactly who you are and connecting with other humans from that place. I'll show you the simple practice that gets you there. Press play. Featured Story I rolled out of bed this morning thinking I'd hit the gym, get my workout in, and head home. Then my buddies suggested the sauna. We sat in there for over an hour, sweating, talking, building ideas off each other. A full-on mastermind nobody planned. I came home and watched the stucco guys working on my house. Asked them questions I'll never need answered, because I love watching humans do what they're good at. By noon, I caught myself saying out loud — I just have a good life. All because of human connection. Five hours of it. No phone. No AI. No agenda. Important Points Human connection is the currency of the next few years. Build it now, even when it feels uncomfortable to engage. Your ideology shapes every decision you make. Audit your actual actions to discover the worldview running your life. Knowing who you are makes decisions feel simple. Once you write it down, the noise around you starts to fade fast. Memorable Quotes The greatest currency of the next few years is your ability to connect with humans, even when it gets uncomfortable. AI makes you feel smart until it makes you stupid. Humans make you stupid or mad until they make you feel loved. The younger they were, the more they thought they knew. The older they were, the more they tried to remember. Scott's Three-Step Approach Ask yourself the same questions every day for two weeks. Patterns emerge as answers shift over time. Use those patterns to write a Who I Am doc based on your actual actions and the friends you keep, not your dreams. Make every decision from that doc. The resistance you meet will be from people and habits you wanted gone anyway. Chapters 0:06 - Why I'm hoarse — a five-hour morning of talking 0:32 - Getting paid to talk and the joy of doing it for free 1:29 - Human connection is the currency of the future 5:01 - Ideology and why every single person has one 6:41 - The Daily Awareness Diary and 10 simple questions 8:47 - The Who I Am doc that ends your drifting for good 11:42 - What changes when you stop drifting and start acting Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify If you enjoy the Daily Boost, you might like Notes From Scott. A few mornings each week, I send a short note with something I've been thinking about or noticing lately. Sometimes those ideas turn into podcast episodes later. You can sign up at https://notesfromscott.com. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 179 — Stop Pretending To Work In this episode of James Williams Coaching, I talk about the difference between being busy and being productive, and why so many agents spend time on activities that feel like work but don't actually move their business forward. In this episode, we discuss: Why being busy isn't always the same as being productive The importance of identifying your dollar-productive activities How time management influences results The role of systems and structure in staying accountable Why focusing on the right activities can have a significant impact on your business Free training: https://www.jameswilliams.coach/freetraining Website: https://www.jameswilliams.coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswilliamscoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswilliamscoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswilliams.coach/ Productivity • time management • accountability • focus • real estate coachire

A couple of interesting property developments for you. 1. Half finished town houses in Christchurch. 2. Lack of demand for off the plan deals from developers. That last one came from a select committee hearing last week. The head of Kiwibank was suggesting there is a stark lack of appetite for off the plan stuff because of the risk you take on what the value will be when its done i.e are you underwater? And also the risk you take that the thing will never be finished. Which dovetails into the first observation which comes out of Christchurch, a city in which you would quite rightly ask; how is it possible things aren't booming in that part of the world? As always, the answer is in the detail. The Christchurch problem is around small townhouse-type builds close to the city, often with no garage. In other words, building for a world view that isn't that of the average New Zealander. Once again we are supposed to be like Amsterdam or New York. Except we aren't and will never be. Cars are important. You have seen it in Auckland as well with apartments with no parks. 'It's so cool, we're all on e-bikes". Except we aren't, so the cars are stacked on the streets outside, blocking trucks and generally proving theory isn't reality. Plans? Who would take the risk? Tell me what the market is going to be in two years - no one can! That's a real problem and does remind us a consent is not a house. But the key is our need and desire for housing hasn't really changed. Cheap builds will never thrive and builds with no garages will never have a demand. Rightly or wrongly the dream that has never really faded is a house. A detached house, maybe with a bit of lawn and most certainly a place for a car. The stats show it. First home buyers are in the market right now and standalone homes are what they want. They will borrow and bleed to do it. What the trendies want and what the real world is prepared to pay for it are, to some degree, at odds. And that is why the areas of the market that have trouble, have trouble, because theory and ideology doesn't have a deposit. The buyer does. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a gap I see in almost every high-achieving woman I work with.What she shows the world. And what she actually tells me.This episode is my soapbox moment on why high-functioning entrepreneurs need to stop performing a version of their business that isn't true… and what magic happens when they do.TOPICS WE EXPLORE:What it costs you to perform a version of your business that isn't trueWhy hiding the hard parts doesn't make them go awayWhat I actually hear from clients vs. what their content saysThe shame seeds we plant when we live in the gap between truth and performanceWhy I won't tell women to just “slow down” or why your pace isn't a problem to fixSuccess loops and why your to-do list is probably working against youWhat I love about the version of me who figures out how to do it allTHE POINT:The way you operate isn't something to be ashamed of. If you're hiding parts of your life because they don't match the version of success you think you're supposed to project, you're missing the momentum that lives inside actually owning who you are.MENTIONED:Business Therapy with AshAre you loving it? Send Ash a text! MORE ABOUT ASHI am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it's my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they're after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.LINKS:Become the Regulated WomanGet emails that feel like your best friend (if your best friend was a therapist and actually told you the truth).Use code BB20 to get The Burnout Breakthrough for only $7Follow me on IG (dropping in once a quarter for updates & gossip)Website: ashmcdonaldmentoring.comWork with me 1:1 Therapeutic Mentorship Business Therapy (therapy + strategic mentorship)

Did I get your attention? Bruce Anderson hopes so.He is the founder and CEO of 247Solar, an MIT-linked spinout, and has worked in solar for more than four decades. He completed his MIT master's thesis on solar energy in 1973 and later authored early solar books, including The Solar Home Book.247Solar is a zero-carbon technology company focused on modular concentrated solar systems that provide round-the-clock clean power and industrial-grade heat using thermal storage and factory-produced components.Here are some of his insights from the podcast:Don't claim 24/7 if you can't handle intermittency. Baseload is not just PV + batteries. If your system fails when the sun disappears and storage runs out, buyers will see through it.Keep the magic narrow. Buy the rest off the shelf. Reinventing every component is not genius; it is an expensive death march.Pick a beachhead, not a buffet. Start with customers who feel the pain most and need exactly what you built, not everyone with an energy bill.Customers buy risk reduction, not elegance. Reliability, fallback options, modularity, and financing matter more than how clever your tech sounds. Even if you went to MIT.Headcount is not a flex. More people can mean more burn, not more progress. Save the bragging for revenue and staying alive.--Work with mePrivate CEO group for VC/PE-backed climate tech founders navigating capital, strategy, and scale. Capped at 45 CEOs. → entrepreneursforimpact.comNewsletter2 insights, 2 minutes. Climate tech finance, strategy, leadership. → entrepreneursforimpact.substack.comLeave a reviewIf you got value, take 30 seconds and do the community a favor. It helps push more capital and talent toward scalable climate solutions.

- Trump launches a blockade on Iranian shipping, escalating pressure fast after failed red-line talks and turning the Strait of Hormuz into the next major battlefield.  - Eric Swalwell's political career detonates after sexual-assault allegations, explicit behavior, and past hypocrisy collide all at once, forcing him out of the California governor's race.  - Democrats are accused of knowing for years that Swalwell was reckless and predatory, only abandoning him once he becomes too toxic to win statewide. - Kamala Harris all but signals another presidential run, while Mark Kelly leans into race-conscious DEI rhetoric so hard it sounds like parody. - New York's slide under Zohran Mamdani gets darker as a cop is sent to prison for trying to stop a fleeing drug dealer, reinforcing the sense that criminals get mercy while police get crushed. Today's podcast is sponsored by : CHAPTER - If you're turning 65 or already on Medicare, call Chapter at 27-MEDICARE for the plan that suits you best. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • TRUTH Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • GETTR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Telegram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠              • BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Parler: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • TRUTH Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • GETTR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Telegram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠              • BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Parler: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jody Carrington breaks down why modern life is making us more disconnected, emotionally overwhelmed, and reactive than ever before. She reveals how nervous system dysregulation, loneliness, and constant digital stimulation are quietly eroding our relationships—and what you can do today to reclaim connection, regulate your emotions, and show up powerfully in every area of your life. Dr. Jody Carrington Social Media Pages

On the pilot episode of this Becoming Season, we talked about emotional ownership, about finally saying things out loud, feeling all the feels (shame, resistance, anger, fear) and still “doing it” so we can finally be our most authentic selves and feel fully “real”. Okay, now, what happens after that? What happens when you stop performing, stop shrinking, and realize you don't need to keep proving you're enough? What happens when you are just fully yourself, unapologetically?In this episode, we talk about the quiet shift that comes after emotional honesty - the moment you start living from who you really are instead of who you think you should be.We talk about the “bee analogy”, how something scientifically “not supposed to fly” simply does what it was created to do - and why purpose might look less like striving and more like being.We talk about:life after emotional ownershipdropping the front and letting yourself be seen (ooh scary, i know)self-trust vs self-performanceIf Episode 1 cracked something open, this episode is about learning how to live from that opening. You don't need permission to be who you are.You just need to begin. Afraid, unready, unsure. I absolutely love hearing from you. Please connect with me on @after30withcaraeriguel or @caraeriguel, also on Facebook. Talk soon, luv! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we pull back the curtain on a global headline. Not to debate. Not to distract. But to confront the dark reality few dare to face: the brutality of the Iranian regime.Paul M. Neuberger isn't here to repeat viral narratives. He's here, Bible in one hand, history in the other, to expose the suffering no hashtag will fix—women beaten, protestors disappeared, children silenced under a system that calls evil good and good evil.You won't hear this in the mainstream. Why? Because courage will cost you—ridicule, backlash, exile from the comfortable crowd. But we're not called to comfort. We're called to kingdom clarity.Justice demands more than outrage—it demands moral courage.Jesus is still Lord—even when the West goes silent.The line's been drawn. When your moment of truth comes, where will you stand?Buckle up. This one's going to be raw, real, and rooted in the Word."Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter." –Isaiah 5:20Episode Highlights:07:18 – Instead of asking questions, people assume motives. Instead of seeking facts, people repeat narratives. Instead of pursuing discernment, people react emotionally. But outrage isn't discernment. Emotion isn't wisdom. And viral opinions aren't the same thing as truth.38:24 – Christians aren't called to quietly tolerate injustice. We're called to expose it, not out of hatred, not out of vengeance, but out of a commitment to truth. The prophets of the Old Testament confronted corrupt kings and unjust systems. Jesus himself challenged the religious authorities of his day when they misused their power.41:49 – Real peace is the presence of justice, and justice requires the courage to confront systems that harm the innocent and silence the vulnerable. Millions of Iranians have spent years risking their safety to protest against their own government. Many of them have paid a terrible price for that courage. Their stories deserve to be heard. Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite 

How much of the true you do you let others see?  Does it feel like you're constantly hiding, pretending or performing? In this special mini series "this is how," Jule Kim comes on the show as co-host as we explore how we can tear off the masks and start letting more of our powerful inner selves shine. Whether you feel like you're pretending in the way you dress, your background or any part of your life....this is inspiration to break through that mold!

Cross-posted from All the Fits That's News. In this episode:When Friendships End (And Nothing Went Wrong) - Most friendships don't explode. They run out of gas. Why the seasonality of relationships isn't failure, it's just life doing what it does.Being Right Isn't Enough. Being Effective Matters - Outrage doesn't change behavior. Money does. Why closing your wallet might be the most honest response to a system built on making you feel powerless.Both pieces ask the same question: what happens when we stop pretending we can't choose?Check out ResistandUnsubscribe.com for easy ways to take action.Alex will be LIVE at True Crime GenreCon in Kansas City! Click here for details.Book J. Alexander Greenwood for keynotes, panels, podcasts, and live conversations!J. Alexander Greenwood speaks on work, writing, media, and the systems people have to navigate every day, drawing from real-world experience as a writer, communicator, and podcaster.He appears at conferences, universities, book clubs, professional associations, and with organizations looking for something more grounded than a generic motivational talk. Formats include keynotes, panels, workshops, classroom conversations, and podcast or interview appearances. Engagements can be virtual or in person.Common topics include ⁠Radical Competency ⁠and workplace dynamics, independent publishing and author entrepreneurship, podcasting and storytelling, public relations and crisis communication, writing craft and the creative process, building a sustainable creative career, and true crime and the ethics of storytelling. Talks are tailored to fit the audience and the moment.For most speaking engagements, Greenwood charges a nominal speaking fee. Events requiring travel should also cover related expenses. Media interviews and podcast appearances are typically handled separately.If you're interested, you'll find everything you need here⁠: jalexandergreenwood.com.⁠ ---Celebrating 10 Years and hundreds of episodes! Alex needs a coffee. Or ten: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a paid subscriber!⁠⁠⁠If you've enjoyed the essays and want to see more of them, here are two simple ways you can help:Become a paid subscriber. Paid support keeps this work sustainable and helps me devote the time and energy it deserves. If you've subscribed before, please consider re-subscribing under the new system and ⁠⁠⁠take advantage of this ⁠25% offer.⁠⁠⁠⁠Spread the word. If a paid subscription isn't right for you right now, you can still make a big difference by sharing posts with friends, on social media, or anywhere you think they'll resonate.⁠⁠

“Education isn't a business” is a thing people say when they're upset about how the school systems are being run.But education actually IS a business. Saying otherwise isn't going to change reality.If you're frustrated about how the school systems work, you can continue to wish this wasn't the case…Or you can accept how things actually are and learn what to do about it. In this podcast episode, I share how that looks for school clinicians supporting language and cognition. In the episode, I share:Why people who have no classroom experience get hired into educational leadership positions.Why good teachers or clinicians struggle when they get into school leadership, even if they were amazing at working with students. The “business” skill you can learn that will boost generalization beyond your language therapy sessionsIf you're getting good results with students inside sessions but seeing little carryover, being good at “business” and leadership isn't a “nice to have”. It's a must have. ~Dr. KarenIn this episode, I mentioned Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that gives speech pathologists a framework for building language skills needed to thrive in school, social situations, and daily life. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapy We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Fr. Robert McTeigue reminds us to embrace Lent as a time of true sacrifice and repentance, encouraging us to take an honest look in the mirror and avoid merely pretending that we believe that we are sinners in need of salvation. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help you prepare for Sunday Mass. Show Notes Lent: Sin Can Kill You; Shame Doesn't Have To Why you need to be defiant and disobedient to pray well Who Needs Another Lent? | Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. German Bishops' Conference Accepts "Synodal Conference" to Rule Over Individual Bishops Pro-abortion Notre Dame professor withdraws from institute role after fierce criticism from bishops, cardinals Go Time? US Navy HQ in Bahrain Reportedly on 'Mission Critical' Status As Potential Iran Hostilities Loom Good Samaritans Sprang into Action to Save Baby That Fell into Lake Michigan Daily Readings - Second Sunday of Lent iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

A conqueror, a god, or just a man lost in myth?Alexander the Great: the name conjures images of conquest, charisma, and an empire that stretched from Greece to India. But how much of what we “know” is actually true?In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by Dr Stephen Harrison, lecturer in Ancient History at Swansea University and author of Alexander: The Lives and Legacies, to rage against the myths that have defined Alexander for over two thousand years.Stephen dismantles the biggest misconceptions about the Macedonian conqueror — from his supposed divine ambitions and romantic legends to the illusion that historians can truly know what drove him. Together, they explore how unreliable ancient sources, political storytelling, and centuries of retelling have turned Alexander into a mythic figure rather than a historical one.This isn't just another tale of military glory — it's a journey through evidence, propaganda, and how history becomes legend.

Many of us carry complicated feelings about prayer — maybe it was weaponized against us, maybe it felt hollow, or maybe we prayed hard for something and got silence in return. This episode sits with that tension honestly, without rushing past it. Antonio Ingram explores what prayer actually looks like when you stop performing and start showing up as you are — scared, angry, lonely, in pain. Drawing from the prophet Jeremiah, he makes the case that raw, unfiltered honesty isn't a barrier to connecting with God — it's the door. Whether you've been avoiding prayer for years or you're just exhausted by the version of it you inherited, this one is worth your time. Cast your nets one more time.

Let's talk about what people actually love about social media. Because despite all the complaints, billions of people show up every day. Understanding why your audience is really there (connection, discovery, education, entertainment) is the key to creating content that actually resonates and drives results. We're breaking down the good side of social platforms and what it means for your social strategy.Work with The (only) Space Social: https://www.the-spacesocial.com/

Spring break is coming-and if you're a woman over 40 who wants fat loss but feels stuck, this episode is your reality check.In this first episode of a special 3-part mini series, I'm breaking down the biggest fat loss “pretends” I see all the time-and exactly what I'd do differently if I truly wanted to lose 5-10 pounds in the next 6 weeks.We're talking about:Why eating “clean” doesn't automatically mean you're in a calorie deficitWhen (and why) logging your food can actually help-not hurt-your progressThe protein mistakes that stall fat loss after 40Why fiber matters more than you think for hunger, hormones, and consistencyHow short-term honesty creates long-term resultsNo detoxes.No extremes.No starting over on Monday.Just real, effective fat loss strategies that actually work for women 40+.

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Send us a textAlex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 in Taiwan with no ropes, cables or net live on Netflix. Completed it in under 2 hours and Vic explains why it wasn't THAT impressiveThere's a new trend of AI toothbrushes, protein, bed sheets, car parts etc.. and they are surprisingly informative and entertaining!!!!!ICYDK: Gorillas were thought to be mythical creatures until they were encountered by Europeans in the 19th centuryRay J reveals he has less than 3 months to liveThe grinch meal at McDonalds was a wild time for people who pretend they never eat itTRIVIA: The avgerage american does this almost 2,000x in their life. What is it?Find Vic: @vicdradioFind the pod:@ilysayitbackpod

Tabitha Brown reveals the prayer that changed everything: "God, if you heal me, you can have me."After battling chronic illness for a year and seven months, she made a choice that terrified her, to stop pretending and start living as her authentic self. The transformation didn't just heal her body. It cost her friendships, tested her marriage, and forced her to walk away from the version of herself she'd spent decades creating.On the other side of that bathroom prayer, she found something more valuable than any acting role or endorsement deal: freedom. Her journey from conforming in corporate America and Hollywood to building a multimedia empire on authenticity proves that when you finally stop performing for approval, abundance finds you. The path forward starts with one question you need to ask yourself today: What mask are you wearing, and what would happen if you took it off?Tabitha's books:Cooking from the SpiritFeeding the Soul (Because It's My Business)Seen, Loved and Heard: A Guided Journal for Feeding the SoulI Did a New ThingHello There, SunshineIn this episode you will:Learn the signs of confirmation that keep appearing in your life and what they're trying to tell you about your purposeBreak through the fear of losing relationships when you step into your truth and understand why some people can't come with youDiscover why habitual prayer kept you stuck and how to shift into true connection that transforms your realityUncover the difference between dreams deposited inside you and goals you create, and why only one will let you restMaster the practice of obedience over sacrifice and why choosing the harder path now creates the easier life laterFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1880For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Lewis HowesToby RobbinsDr. Daniel Amen Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey humans, Stacie Baird here. The truth is, nothing really changed in 2025—we just finally found the language for what has been true for a long time. This isn't a typical year-end review episode; it's a moment of closure and an opening. For six years, we've been talking about burnout, compassionate leadership, and psychological safety. But every time we had those conversations, we kept running into the same wall: the reality of our bodies. We realized that the burnout crisis we've been documenting is, at least in part, a women's health crisis that we haven't been naming. In this episode, I'm taking you into the "in-between" space. I'm sharing why I realized I was participating in the same invisibility I was trying to challenge, hiding my own health struggles while performing wellness. We're connecting the dots between mental health and physical health because, for women, they simply cannot be separate. Buckle up, because HX is evolving. Starting in 2026, we are expanding our focus to whole person health at work through a woman's lens. This isn't about excluding men—it's about designing work for the reality of the majority of the workforce. It's about admitting that compassionate systems cannot exist if we pretend we don't have gender-specific needs. We are done with toxic positivity and we are done pretending that work happens separately from what is happening in our bodies. If you've ever wondered if you're the only one managing everything invisibly, or if you're a leader watching talented women leave and don't understand why—this episode is for you. Join me as we ask the hard questions and refuse the "either/or" choices we've been forced into. We are going to build the language we don't have yet, together. See you in the new year. And this time, we're bringing all of us. Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com.

In 2026, there's no space for pretending about things that don't matter. As I share the changes I'm making next year, I hope to plant a seed in helping you consider how you want to show up next year. Planning how you're going to show up in every room is just as important as thinking ahead about your structure, plans, and strategies. Your success isn't going to be accidental, it's going to be intentional, and on your own timeline. In this episode, you'll hear why comparison is a waste of time and how not caring what people think is the ultimate power move. You'll also find out why taking action now is so much better than waiting for the perfect moment. In this episode, you will learn about: One thing I highly suggest as we approach end of year reflections. What happened this morning that made me reflect on how I'm showing up. The perception of success for midlife women and why it's never too late. How your success triggers others (and why it has nothing to do with you). How to know if you're pretending to care about the wrong goals. Why you shouldn't be afraid to share your goals, especially if it's because of others. The number-one thing you need in order to achieve a goal. What showing up for you in the new year looks like (even when it's hard). Why I'm letting go of unrealistic parenting standards next year.     Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9-10, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

Send us a textIn this episode of Coach E: Game for All Seasons, the crew is joined by friend of the pod, Darren Hudson. Together, they deliver an unfiltered breakdown of the College Football Playoff expansion, debating whether the 12-team format actually creates parity or just more controversy. From strength of schedule arguments to conference bias, the fellas debate who really deserves a shot at a national championship—and why some teams never truly had a chance.The conversation also dives into coaching culture and competition, exploring what “having fun” really means for athletes, coaches, and teams at different levels. The crew shares real-life stories, locker-room perspectives, and coaching insights that highlight how preparation, mindset, and accountability shape winning programs.The crew checks in on the Cleveland Cavaliers, breaking down recent struggles, injuries, and rotation questions while asking the big question: is this just a slow stretch, or something deeper? The conversation compares the current Cavs situation to past seasons, debates patience vs urgency, and examines whether this roster has the leadership and consistency needed to make a real playoff push.Later in the episode, the spotlight turns to the Cleveland Browns, breaking down recent struggles, quarterback play, turnovers, and whether there are still signs of growth despite the losses. Is there a path forward, or are the Browns stuck in another familiar cycle?The episode closes with the Post Game Word, "Let It Die With You"- delivering a powerful message about breaking generational cycles: "Let all those quote unquote family curses die with you. Step up to the plate, get it done, and let all that negativity die with you".Whether you're a fan of college football, NFL analysis, coaching philosophy, or real sports talk, this episode brings honest debate, insight, and perspective you won't hear anywhere else.Post Game Word: Stay committed to the process. Results come and go—but preparation, effort, and accountability always show up on the scoreboard.Tap in, get inspired, and get your weekly dose of game.

You're the fixer. But what happens when it's you that needs fixing?In this hard-hitting follow-up, Brad Schriefer peels back the layers on substance abuse, trauma loops, and why we suck at taking our own advice. He offers real, actionable strategies for breaking the cycle — without losing your edge or your identity.This isn't therapy — it's survival.What You'll Learn:Why the firehouse culture of “fix everyone but yourself” is setting us up to failHow to replace the bottle with tools that actually workOne way to rewire your brain and protect your crewThe science behind why the gym is sometimes the best therapyA better definition of “strength” — one that actually saves livesIf you're a firefighter who knows something has to change — but doesn't want to lose who you are — this one's for you.Support the show

Jussie Smollett sits down on Funky Friday to finally tell his story, breaking silence on everything from mental struggles and reality TV fallout to jail and public perception. He opens up about identity, integrity, and the lessons that shaped him, revealing the moments the headlines never captured. From feeling abandoned to career crossroads and what's next, Jussie speaks with brutal honesty and raw insight. This is the conversation that cuts through the noise — hear the real Jussie Smollett.00:00 – “Let's Stop Pretending…”01:57 – Special Forces Broke Me Physically — But This Broke Me More03:39 – The Mental Battle He's Never Shared Publicly07:46 – What Reality TV Really Did to Him31:28 – From Red Carpets to Silence: Jussie Revisits the Fall44:15 – A Conversation America Never Gives Space For44:56 – Why We Swallow Media Narratives Whole46:48 – “I Felt Abandoned” — Jussie Says the Quiet Part Out Loud49:52 – The Image They Created vs. The Person He Is54:22 – The Lesson That Finally Freed Him01:40:53 – How Jussie Stayed Solid When Everything Crumbled01:41:32 – The Career Decision He Regrets (and Doesn't)01:44:22 – Jussie Chooses Brutal Honesty Over Optics01:53:08 – Jail Stories You've Never Heard From Him Before02:03:21 – “You're Gonna See Me Again.” Jussie's Future Plans

If you've been grinding on the range, stacking lessons, upgrading systems, hiring coaches, and still feel painfully stuck below your potential, this episode is your wake-up call. You cannot out-practice, out-hustle, or out-strategize the destructive patterns running your life beneath the surface. As long as you keep outsourcing your growth to new swing tips, training aids, business tactics, or mindset hacks, you'll keep slamming into the same ceilings in golf, business, and at home. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your "I'm doing all the right things" approach still isn't moving the needle The real meaning of "doing the work" (and how it's different from staying busy) How destructive mindset programs quietly sabotage your golf, income, and relationships Why your deepest fear isn't failure, but how powerful you actually are How avoidance, numbing, and distraction keep you stuck on the hamster wheel Simple but confronting reflection questions to expose your destructive patterns Why deep subconscious work and hypnosis are the fastest path to lasting change Get your pencils ready and start listening.  P.S. Read the article I referenced here (Your Triggers Are Your Teachers). P.P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here. Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course.  Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist  Key Takeaways: You can't out-practice or out-hustle destructive subconscious patterns. "Doing the work" means radical honesty, ownership, and looking inward—not more tips and tools. Your deepest fear isn't inadequacy; it's realizing you're powerful beyond measure. Surface-level fixes feel productive, but they do nothing to change your identity. Avoidance, numbing, and overthinking are predictable patterns that keep you on the hamster wheel. Real transformation happens when you uncover and upgrade the beliefs driving your behaviors. Deep subconscious work—especially hypnosis—is the lever that rewires identity and unlocks your potential. Key Quotes: "You can't out-practice, out-hustle, or out-strategize the destructive patterns running your life beneath the surface." "No external shortcut or band-aid will ever fix an internal problem you're unwilling to own." "Your deepest fear is not that you are inadequate. Your deepest fear is that you are powerful beyond measure." "Surface-level work produces dopamine, but it does nothing to change your identity." "Your results are not a mystery—they're a mirror of the patterns you're running inside." "You don't need more discipline; you need belief-level upgrades and better emotional regulation." "Logic doesn't heal wounds. Willpower doesn't undo bad behaviors. Subconscious work does." Time Stamps: 00:00: Why your hard work still isn't translating into results 03:59: What "doing the work" actually requires 10:11: The real fear: realizing how powerful you are 17:43: How avoidance and numbing keep you stuck 26:32: Why surface fixes fail and beliefs must change

Most of us spend years pretending — acting like we're fine, performing for approval, or hiding the parts of ourselves we don't think are “good enough.” But what if the real breakthrough happens the moment you stop pretending? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Julia Garcia sits down with Kwame to unpack what it truly means to be yourself. Her story is raw, courageous, and full of practical wisdom about hope, identity, and rebuilding your confidence from the inside out. Connect with Julia ⁠Buy the book the 5 Habits of hope - By Julia Garcia⁠ www.drjuliagarcia.com https://www.instagram.com/drjuliagarcia/ https://www.youtube.com/@DrJuliaGarcia https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliagarcia/ Julia opens up about: The moment her life collapsed — and why it became the turning point How pretending, perfectionism, and worthlessness quietly shape our identity Why hope has nothing to do with happiness (and why that matters) The emotional habits that can transform your entire life How a single word — maybe — changed her future If you've ever felt stuck between who you are and who you pretend to be… this episode will help you reconnect with the real you and take the first step toward the life you want.

Most of us spend years pretending — acting like we're fine, performing for approval, or hiding the parts of ourselves we don't think are “good enough.” But what if the real breakthrough happens the moment you stop pretending? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Julia Garcia sits down with Kwame to unpack what it truly means to be yourself. Her story is raw, courageous, and full of practical wisdom about hope, identity, and rebuilding your confidence from the inside out. Connect with Julia ⁠Buy the book the 5 Habits of hope - By Julia Garcia⁠ www.drjuliagarcia.com https://www.instagram.com/drjuliagarcia/ https://www.youtube.com/@DrJuliaGarcia https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliagarcia/ Julia opens up about: The moment her life collapsed — and why it became the turning point How pretending, perfectionism, and worthlessness quietly shape our identity Why hope has nothing to do with happiness (and why that matters) The emotional habits that can transform your entire life How a single word — maybe — changed her future If you've ever felt stuck between who you are and who you pretend to be… this episode will help you reconnect with the real you and take the first step toward the life you want.

Join Yehuda Kamman and Barbara Heller on an episode of Barbara's podcast #seeonebeautifulsoul. Barbara talks him through one of her last dating experiences and he tells her what his point of view is both on how it went and also how he approaches single men in general. Yehudah is a coach helping individuals and couples reignite intimacy, rebuild trust, and restore polarity in their relationships—through grounded leadership and deep connection. Relationship & Polarity Coach | Founder of Men of Integrity Yehudah Kamman is a leading relationship and polarity coach who has helped hundreds of couples break toxic cycles, rebuild trust, and reignite passion through his transformative coaching brand, Men of Integrity. Known for his raw honesty, spiritual depth, and practical tools, Yehudah guides couples to restore healthy polarity—teaching men to lead with grounded strength, and helping women feel safe, seen, and cherished. At the core of his work is the belief that true intimacy—emotional, physical, and spiritual—can only flourish when polarity is respected and communication is rebuilt with integrity. Yehudah blends timeless wisdom with modern relationship strategy, empowering couples to reconnect deeply, express their needs clearly, and return to their natural masculine and feminine roles with respect and love. Whether a marriage feels distant or simply longs for deeper connection, Yehudah offers a clear, powerful path forward—rooted in leadership, vulnerability, and lasting intimacy. IG: Men Of Integrity (@men_of_integrity_life) https://www.instagram.com/men_of_integrity_life/

As millions of Americans are bracing for a food crisis, the President is floating a third term in office. Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett joins.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains the story of Kayin and Hevel. We can choose to take responsibility for our relationships or we can choose blame and shame. Only through real accountability can we begin to live our true lives and live wholeheartedly.

Does your bourbon, beer, or wine actually taste better in a fancy glass, or is that just pretentious hype? From Red Solo cups to Glencairns, beer boots to wine stems, the Arsenic Culture crew debates whether proper glassware really changes the experience.In this episode, Matt and Jason swap stories about their own glassware habits (and bad decisions), from tailgates with Solo cups to fancy bourbon pours. Do glasses make a real difference, or can you drink out of a boot and call it good?Do you think glassware actually matters…or is it all marketing BS?#Glassware #DrinkCulture #ArsenicCulturehttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Are you a pretender? Where are you tempted to put on a disguise? Are you trying to hide from God? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Kings 22:29-51 reminds us that, because of Christ, we can step into the light and live honestly. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: 1 Kings 22:29-51

You can't fully hold gratitude for the moment AND ignore how short life is at the same time.Most people think “being present” = slowing down.But the truth?The only way to honour this is to move faster, because no one is guaranteed another day.Nothing that happened last year, last week, or last night actually dictates what's possible in the next 24 hours. Or the next 2 years.Your track record doesn't matter.The ONLY thing that's final is time.And if you actually got how finite that resource is, you'd stop:

Pastors and ministry leaders are carrying more than ever—and too many are doing it in silence. Dr. Mark Mayfield (author of The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry, professor, clinician, and former pastor) joins Alan to demystify mental health in the church, unpack the real difference between coaching and counseling, and give you a practical playbook for when struggles walk into your office… or show up on your staff. This isn't theory—it's field-tested, grace-filled, and immediately actionable. In this episode you'll learn: Coaching vs. Counseling (the clean line): when you need tools to move forward vs. when you need to heal backward How to spot pop-psych “silver bullets” and what trustworthy care actually looks like A fast diagnostic lens for depression: intensity + duration (and what to do next) ADHD or overloaded attention? Trauma, screens, and why so many leaders are being mis-labeled Burnout's bottom layer: dissociation/avoidance—and how to interrupt the loop Boundary basics for pastors (why “I don't know—let me check” is leadership strength) How to build a staff culture of care (and discuss hard topics without guessing) Chapter Markers 00:00 — Why this conversation matters now 02:30 — Coaching vs. counseling: the simplest way to decide 05:25 — The danger of pop psychology & “quick fixes” 08:20 — Inside The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry (how to use it fast) 12:25 — High-performing families & hidden pressure 16:30 — Where churches are actually making progress 19:10 — Staff discussions you should be having (and how) 20:40 — Depression in leaders: signs & next steps 32:30 — ADHD or attention trained by trauma & screens? 36:00 — What sits under burnout—and how to respond 40:50 — A word to lonely leaders: you don't have to know it all Resources Mentioned Book: The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry — Dr. Mark Mayfield (Baker) Site: MentalHealthMadeSimple.life (discussion guides & tools) Mental Health Made Simple: For the churches Stay Forth: Coaching for healthy + high-impact leadership About Dr. Mark Mayfield Clinician, professor at Colorado Christian University, author, speaker, and former pastor. Mark equips churches to receive and care well for people in mental and emotional struggle—and to keep pastors healthy in the process.

Things aren't quite as sunny on the environmental front as some recent guests suggest. According to the award winning science writer Peter Brannen, our planet is in an unprecedented crisis. We're burning 500 million years of the earth's history in a few decades, Brannen warns, so we should all quit pretending that our recycling will miraculously save the planet. That said, though, his latest book, The Story of CO2 is the Story of Everything, is the complex narrative of how carbon dioxide (CO2) both made and might unmake our world. So CO2 is simultaneously the good guy and the villain in our environmental story. Without carbon dioxide, Brannen warns, Earth would freeze into an uninhabitable ice ball. But too much creates a Venus-like greenhouse hell in which all life would be quickly extinguished. We hang in a delicate sweet spot that took nature millions of years to manufacture —and we humans are now disrupting this ecological balance at breakneck speed. The result is what Brannen calls a terrifying planetary experiment with no safety net. So stop pretending your recycling will save the earth, he warns. Fixing the planet will require more than a new Tesla and regular trips to Whole Foods. 1. CO2 is Earth's Essential Paradox Carbon dioxide both enables life and threatens to destroy it. Without CO2, Earth would freeze into an uninhabitable ice ball within decades. But too much creates a Venus-like greenhouse hell. We exist in an extremely narrow window that took millions of years to establish.2. We're Conducting an Unprecedented Planetary Experiment Humans are burning 500 million years of stored solar energy (fossil fuels) in just a few decades, releasing ancient CO2 at a rate 100 times faster than natural volcanic processes. This speed overwhelms Earth's natural ability to rebalance the system.3. Individual Consumer Actions Won't Save Us Recycling, driving electric cars, and other personal choices create demand for better technologies but won't solve a problem of this scale. The focus on consumer responsibility was actually a strategy pushed by fossil fuel companies to deflect from systemic change.4. Technology Offers Hope, But Carbon Removal is Fantasy Solar power costs have plummeted dramatically, offering genuine reasons for optimism. However, carbon capture and removal technologies are thermodynamically expensive and cannot scale to meaningful levels—they're "basically useless" if we don't first cut emissions to nearly zero.5. Democracy May Be Too Slow for Climate Action International climate treaties produce "mealy-mouthed press releases" while missing targets. Brannen suggests the most realistic path forward is that clean energy becomes so economically superior that countries adopt it regardless of political will, potentially leaving the U.S. behind if it doesn't adapt.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Brian Tyler Cohen joins us to reveal why the right-wing media machine is so effective, what Democrats still don't understand about influencers, and how social media will decide the 2028 elections. Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay up to date on the fight for democracy with our free newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #briantylercohen #democracy #news

What if real strength isn't about carrying it all alone?   In this remix moment, I challenge the traditional notions of strength that many women have been taught, revealing how they can lead to burnout and resentment.   Join me as I share personal stories and insights on redefining what true strength means—embracing vulnerability, asking for help, and prioritizing self-care.   Discover how you can model a healthier approach to strength for the next generation and break the cycle of silent suffering.   Tune in for a transformative conversation that could change the way you view your own strength!  

Are you chasing success but still feeling unfulfilled? What if the key to real progress isn't doing more, but finally getting radically honest with yourself?In today's world of hustle culture and high-performance pressure, many achievers find themselves stuck: busy, successful on paper, yet disconnected from purpose and meaning. In this episode, David Wood shares the transformational truth about why we pretend we want things and how facing that pretense is the first step toward genuine alignment, productivity, and joy.Discover how to tell the difference between what you say you want and what you're actually committed to.Learn the subtle yet powerful shift from external success to internal alignment—and why it matters more than ever.Gain clarity on what “playing full out” really looks like and how to start today, even if you've been stuck for years.Tune in now to uncover the surprising mindset shift that could transform your goals, your productivity, and your sense of fulfillment. ˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:42 - David's Evolution Since 202108:52 - The Power of Stopping Pretending16:47 - Understanding True Commitment24:33 - Finding Happiness and Meaning28:22 - Coaching Offers and Resources30:46 - Closing Thoughts˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Take David's quiz: https://focus.ceo/#assess˚Explore coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

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In this episode of Shark Theory, Baylor Barbee shares a powerful mindset shift that helps beat burnout and keep progress moving—even on your worst days. Using lessons from nature, farming, and his own personal routines, Baylor introduces a practical strategy: learning how to "tag in" the different versions of yourself. Instead of forcing the same energy every day, Baylor explains how embracing your natural ebbs and flows allows you to stay productive, avoid zero days, and actually turn "off days" into your secret weapon. Key Takeaways: Consistency ≠ Sameness: True consistency isn't doing the same thing every day—it's bringing the same effort, even if that effort looks different. Rest Is Part of Growth: Just like farmland needs time to replenish, your mind and body need cycles of renewal to perform at their best. Leverage Every Version of Yourself: On high-energy days, lean into social or creative work. On low-energy days, use reflection, writing, or planning to move forward. Stop Pretending to Be Superman: You don't have to be "on" all the time. Embrace your humanity and work with it, not against it. Never Have a Zero Day: By tagging in the right version of yourself, you'll always make progress—even if it looks different than you planned. Notable Quotes: “Farmers don't plant in depleted fields—and neither should you.” “Consistency is not doing the same thing every day. It's bringing the same effort every day.” “When one version of you is tired, tag in the other one.” “Stop trying to be a superhero. You're human—and that's your advantage.”

In this raw episode of Chatting With Candice, host Candice Horabcz sits down with relationship expert Stefanos Sifandos to explore the uncomfortable truths about modern relationships. They dive into why most relationships are actually trauma bonds disguised as love, the polarity dynamics that make or break attraction, and how childhood wounds create masks that destroy intimacy. Stefanos breaks down why vulnerability can kill attraction if done wrong, the difference between codependence and healthy interdependence, and what it actually takes to break free from unconscious patterns. This isn't typical relationship advice - it's brutal honesty about building relationships that thrive instead of just survive.Check out Stefanos Sifandos' socials: https://link.me/stefanossifandosCheck out Candice's socials and WebsiteFollow Candice Horbacz on socials: link.me/candicehorbaczSupport The Podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/candicehorbacz

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