Podcasts about stop reacting

Most people think they're thinking.They're not.They're reacting.Reacting to work.Reacting to bills.Reacting to stress.Reacting to whatever problem showed up this morning.And when you're constantly reacting, it's easy to wake up two years later feeling like you're still dealing with the same problems, just wearing different clothes.In this episode, I'm going to share a simple system that helped me break out of that cycle when I hit rock bottom in 2017. After bankruptcy, a demotion, and rebuilding my life from the ground up, I realized I couldn't keep trusting the same thoughts that got me there.And it's by doing "very little."The system is simple:Read a little.Reflect a little.Apply a little.That's it.No complicated routines. No productivity hacks. Just a practical way to feed your mind better ideas, think more intentionally, and start making progress one day at a time.Because the goal isn't just to solve today's problems.The goal is to stop living in reaction mode and start directing your life with purpose.Keep it simple, keep it moving, never settle, stay tough.TEXT ME!Support the show

Please enjoy this Podcast Rewind:This episode is going to help you become aware of your automatic or unconscious decision making process. Once you see HOW you are making decisions you can decide with more intention on the outcome you want to have versus just your automatic quick or knee jerk decisions. This is a skill that you can use for any decision you are contemplating or to evaluate how you've make past decisions. Changing your relationship with alcohol comes with a lot of decisions to make. Please listen to this informative Part 1 Decision making episode to gain awareness so you can make the best possible decisions for you! ABOUT ANGELA: Angela Mascenik is a certified stop over-drinking coach for women and the host of the Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living podcast. She helps high-achieving women get to the root of why they drink and change their relationship with alcohol from the inside out — without white-knuckling it or relying on willpower. Angela is the creator of the 6-month Transformation Program, the Alive AF! membership, and The Magic House Retreat Center in Lisbon, Portugal.To learn about or apply to for the Transformation Program visit angelamascenik.com/transformationprogram.

While the rest of the real estate industry is distracted by lawsuit headlines, brokerage drama, and the next AI tool promising to replace agents, a massive market share vacuum is opening up.If you are an ambitious agent tired of the noise, this video breaks down exactly how to step into that vacuum, build human-first systems, and take market share while your competitors panic.In This Video: If your business model is built around chasing the next commission check, reacting to headlines, or trying to out-tech the technology, you do not own a scalable business—you own a high-stress job. Jeremy breaks down 3 human-first systems agents can deploy this week to protect their database, become more valuable locally, and build long-term real estate wealth.Chapters:0:00 - The Industry Panic & Market Share Opportunity0:59 - Stop Reacting to Headlines1:15 - Why Out-Teching AI Is a Trap2:00 - Step 1: The Human-Touch Database Audit3:38 - Step 2: Become the Hyper-Local Community Advisor4:57 - Step 3: Shift from Transactions to Wealth-Building6:18 - Use Tech to Amplify Human Relationships6:38 - Book a Game Plan Call6:58 - CRM Workflows & Next Video7:16 - Final Reminder: Don't Go Down the Rabbit Hole

Why do we react so quickly, overthink decisions, or feel overwhelmed in certain moments; and, why is it so hard to stay grounded?In this episode of Quiet Strength: The Power of Heart Postures, we explore what pulls us away from a steady heart and how reactivity, overwhelm, and internal stress begin to take over.Instead of trying to fix or control those reactions, you'll learn how to recognize them with awareness, so you can create space, respond more intentionally, and return to a more grounded state.Using insights from the Enneagram and the three centers of intelligence (body, heart, and mind), this episode will help you better understand your natural response patterns and how they show up in everyday life.In this episode, you'll learn:Why reactivity isn't the problem - unawareness isHow overwhelm, overthinking, and emotional intensity pull you out of the present momentThe different ways people lose their sense of steadinessHow the Enneagram reveals your default stress patternsA simple, practical way to pause and return to a grounded stateIf you've ever felt stuck in your thoughts, emotions, or reactions, this episode will help you slow down, notice what's happening beneath the surface, and begin to respond with more clarity and calm.Join me for our first Quiet Strength Gathering - a free monthly space to reflect, connect, and grow alongside other quiet leaders.

One concept. That's all we're covering today. And if you only took one thing from 260-plus episodes of this show... it might be this.Viktor Frankl survived the Holocaust and came out the other side with an idea that Jon and Will think about almost every day. Between what happens to you and how you respond, there's a gap. A space. And inside that space is where every good decision you've ever made actually lives.Most of us blow right past it. Something happens, we react. Email comes in, we fire back. Kid does something, we snap. No space in between.In this episode we break down why the gap exists, why nobody taught you how to use it, and four ways to start building it this week. No fluff. No theory you can't use. Just one concept you can try before your next meeting, your next hard conversation, or your next encounter with slow internet.This is the foundation of the Awareness to Action (A2A) course we've been building. Enrollment opens May 27th.Want to stay in the loop and get first access when registration goes live? Sign up here: https://focusnowtraining.com/a2a-course-interestHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

If you say you're ‘over' your parents but still get triggered, shut down, over-explain or feel like a reactive child in seconds - this is the parent wound.In this episode, we break down how you've been wired to react from your inner child - where you had no power, no boundaries & had to manage emotions to stay safe - instead of leading from your adult self. You're not ‘too reactive' or ‘too sensitive' - your body is still running patterns built in childhood, where you learned to tolerate, adapt, seek approval & hold onto hope that they would change. This shows up as feeling responsible for their emotions, reacting instantly then replaying it later, over-explaining to be understood, staying in dynamics longer than you need to & holding onto potential instead of responding to reality. This episode will help you understand the pattern, how your ego & inner child are blocking you from leading from your adult self, and what actually needs to shift so you can stop reacting from the past.Stop waiting for them to change & learn how to reset your relationship with your parents so you can take your power back.Timestamps:04:00 Ego insecurity & how it blocks you 06:20 Inner child triggered reactivity 10:21 The heavy grief of breaking generational cycles 12:22 Clearing past emotions, pain & trauma you carry that keep you stuck 14:10 Resetting your perspective of your parents 16:45 Reparenting yourself & your core wounds 20:44 Modeling change in your relationship with your parents 23:07 Communication & setting boundaries to break the cycle 27:00 Taking back your powerThe Health Hun InstagramClick here to book a free call with OrlaThis episode covers: parent wound, emotional triggers, inner child, reparenting, boundaries with parents, generational patterns, emotional regulation, self-leadership, relationship dynamics, nervous system conditioning

Ryan Leak spent the last day of his twenties at a speaking event where a woman told him his documentary had pulled a young man off the floor of a crack house and back into life, and that single moment changed how he decided to spend the next decade of his career. What makes this conversation surprising is how openly Ryan admits he is still working through his own lies, like the belief that the only value he brings to the world is what people see on a stage or a screen. He talks directly to anyone who has ever burned energy on relationships that were never really friendships, anyone who has reacted to a difficult person and become someone they did not recognize in the process, and anyone who keeps saying yes when everything inside them is asking them to pause. Ryan lays out a practical case for why becoming proactive instead of reactive is the only real solution to handling difficult people, and why the most generous thing you can give someone is not money but a path to make their own. The episode closes with a question every listener deserves to sit with: if you stayed on the exact same path for another decade, would you look back knowing you truly went for it, or would you realize you were playing it safe inside something that felt comfortable? The Greatness Playbook: The Self-Trust Edition Ryan's Website Ryan's books: How to Work with Complicated People: Strategies for Effective Collaboration with (Nearly) Anyone How to Work with Complicated People: A Survival Guide Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate Your Personal and Professional Development UnOffendable Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success In this episode you will: Discover why reacting to difficult people is the one habit guaranteed to turn you into someone you do not want to be, and what to do instead Learn how to identify the difference between a good opportunity and the right one, using a simple prayer practice that cuts through the noise Uncover the lies you have been telling yourself about your potential and why the story that starts with "I can't" is the one costing you the most Recognize which relationships in your life are real friendships and which ones are draining you with the illusion of closeness Understand why generosity at its highest level has nothing to do with money and everything to do with putting people in a position to grow For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1920 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [STOP Letting People Walk All Over You] Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts Tabitha Brown 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.

What does a design strategist, a former Studio McGee ops director, and a single mom entrepreneur all have in common? They're all Renee Bush, and she joined Mark for one of the most layered conversations the podcast has ever had. Mark and Renee dig into the strategy behind branding, why consistency builds trust faster than talent alone, and what it actually looks like to stop being the bottleneck in your own business. Fair warning: this one will make you want to redesign your entire client experience before the episode is even over. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://with-tandem.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/with_tandem/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Self-awareness is not thinking about yourself all day. It is the ability to notice what is happening inside you before it leaks into your leadership. In this episode of The Self Aware Leader, Jason Rigby breaks down what self-aware leadership actually means in real life: the meeting where your tone changes, the feedback you do not want to hear, the hard conversation you keep avoiding, the moment your ego gets hit, and the pattern your team has quietly learned to manage around. This episode explores why self-awareness is one of the most practical leadership skills you can build. Not as theory. Not as vague emotional intelligence. As a daily practice for leading with more clarity, honesty, humility, and strength under pressure. You'll learn: What a self-aware leader actually is Why your intention and your impact are not the same thing How defensiveness, people-pleasing, control, and avoidance leak into leadership Why "why am I like this?" often keeps leaders stuck The better question to ask when you get triggered A simple daily practice: catch the signal, name the pattern, choose the cleaner move If you lead people, your inner life does not stay private. It becomes culture. It becomes tone. It becomes trust or tension. The question is not whether you have patterns. The question is whether you can see them before everyone else has to manage them. Subscribe to The Self Aware Leader for weekly episodes on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership development, shadow work, and leading with practical clarity under pressure.

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We all get triggered, it's part of being a human with an imperfect past. That's not the problem. The problem can be figuring out what to do when these moments of being triggered start harming our relationships and breaking down our own self-worth. Learning how to respond to our triggers in healthy ways and address the underlying reasons for the triggers is the work we're discussing here today. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #118 100% Responsibility  on Apple  on Spotify #126 Abdicating Our Emotional Responsibility on Apple on Spotify #130 Exploring Our Darkness on Apple on Spotify #136 How Coaching Helps on Apple on Spotify #139 Being a Martyr on Apple on Spotify #140 Still Being a Martyr on Apple on Spotify #152 Victim or Hero? on Apple on Spotify #188 A Safe Space For Awareness on Apple on Spotify #211 Why We Do This Work on Apple on Spotify #235 The Beautiful Mess on Apple on Spotify #242 Circling Back Around on Apple on Spotify #272 Stay In Your Lane on Apple on Spotify #327 Learning to Love Your Human Self on Apple on Spotify #346 How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding on Apple on Spotify Here are the triggering questions I used in the podcast: ·       What situations tend to bring out intense emotional responses from me? ·       Do these situations include specific themes, memories, or experiences? ·       What emotions do I feel most often when I feel triggered? ·       Has there been a pattern for what has upset me most throughout the course of my relationships? ·       What happens when I get triggered? ·       What do you notice? ·       What might the people around me notice? ·       What helps me feel more grounded after a trigger has occurred? ·       What happens when I see my loved one experiencing a trigger? ·       What helps us feel connected again after the trigger has occurred? Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in one-on-one coaching and a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

If overwhelm is a repeat problem in your life, it deserves a strategy. Too many people treat overwhelm like weather. It shows up, wrecks the day, and they just try to get through it. But if overwhelm keeps happening, there is a reason. And if there is a reason, there is something to solve. In this throwback-inspired episode, Elizabeth revisits past conversations on overwhelm and takes the topic deeper: not just how overwhelm feels, but how to approach it like a problem solver. In this episode, we talk about: why recurring overwhelm should never be treated like "just how life is" the difference between reacting to overwhelm and solving for it how a lack of clear priorities can create chronic overwhelm the role of focus, catch-up mode, clutter, procrastination, and poor boundaries why many people are complicit in the very conditions that stress them out the difference between cleaning up the symptom and fixing the actual leak why asking for help is sometimes the most effective response This episode also connects back to two older episodes: Episode 212 on the difference between a rules list and a toolbox Episode 605 on the pervasive sense of powerlessness so many people create around their circumstances If this episode hit home for you, do not stop at awareness. If overwhelm is a repeat issue, the answer is not just: "I need to do better." "I need to be more disciplined." "I need to stop getting overwhelmed." The answer is to get to the root. That is exactly what we do inside DEFENSE Foundations. DEFENSE Foundations is about more than reacting better in the moment. It is about understanding why these recurring problems keep happening, identifying the patterns that create them, and building a more strategic, effective response. Apply for a DEFENSE Foundations Scholarship If cost is a consideration, start here: Scholarship application: https://hlnfuzrps4v.typeform.com/to/fMAj1uvb Enroll in DEFENSE Foundations Now If you know you're ready and don't want to wait, grab your spot here: Enroll now: https://primalpotential.mysamcart.com/checkout/defense-foundations If overwhelm keeps happening, stop treating it like weather.

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today's Scripture is: Proverbs 19:11 When someone pushes your buttons and you feel that instant urge to react, Scripture offers a different kind of strength—the strength to pause, steady yourself, and choose your response. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt triggered, reactive, or pulled into conflict they didn't want. In Proverbs 19:11, we explore what it means to “not take the bait”—and how real strength often looks like restraint, not reaction. Together, we'll look at how to slow your nervous system, protect your energy, and choose a steadier, wiser response in difficult moments. To Go Deeper: Episode 193: Why Relationships Feel Hard Even When You Care: An Unfiltered Conversation with Relationship Expert Debra Fileta Episode 195: Caring for Others Without Carrying Them with Nedra Tawab Email us at info@dralisoncook.com with scriptures or topics you'd like us to feature on the podcast! Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you find yourself feeling easily offended, irritated, or triggered by small things?In this episode, we unpack how ego quietly fuels emotional reactions, damages relationships, and robs us of peace. When we react from pride, insecurity, or unmet expectations, we often create unnecessary tension in our marriages, friendships, workplaces, and families.You will learn how to pause before reacting, examine the story you are telling yourself, and choose a response rooted in humility, grace, and biblical truth. We explore how Philippians 2:3 calls us to shift from self protection to Christlike love.If you are tired of emotional overreactions, strained conversations, or walking away from interactions replaying what someone said, this episode will give you practical tools to respond instead of react.Takeaways• Ego magnifies offense and distorts our perception of others' intentions.• Most emotional reactions are tied to expectations, insecurity, or pride.• Pausing before responding interrupts unnecessary conflict.• Asking reflective questions helps shift from defensiveness to understanding.• Philippians 2:3 calls us to humility, not self protection.• Choosing grace creates peace in everyday interactions.Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here.Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here.Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotionalReady to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!easily offended Christian, how to stop reacting emotionally, respond instead of react Bible, ego and offense in relationships, Christian conflict resolution, handling emotional triggers, Philippians 2:3 meaning, humility in marriage, overcoming pride biblically, faith based personal growth, managing frustration Christian woman, how to not take things personally, self control and spiritual maturity, Christlike response to conflict

What if the very thing that feels uncomfortable… is actually where your healing begins? In this episode of What to Say and How to Say It, Shy Lewis and Nina Roesner unpack Step 4 of healing generational trauma—learning to receive gentle truth from the Holy Spirit. This is the turning point. It's where defensiveness fades, clarity increases, and real transformation begins. Instead of shame or fear, God meets us with truth that restores, rebuilds, and redefines who we are.   You'll learn: How to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit vs. fear, shame, or accusation Why truth can feel unsafe (and how to move through it) How healing shifts your relationships—ending blame, increasing forgiveness, and building secure identity Practical ways to hear God more clearly in your daily life   If you've ever struggled with confusion, emotional triggers, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't break—this conversation will give you a roadmap forward.  

Ray Bercini and Sara Elander join Dr. Sandie Morgan to explore what's really at stake when a city like Los Angeles hosts the World Cup — and why the biggest trafficking risk might not be what you think.Chapters(00:00) - Introduction: What LA's Preparing for and Why It Matters (01:04) - Meet Ray and Sara: Roles at Saving Innocence and the LA Task Force (06:19) - Building a Legacy Committee: Planning for FIFA and Beyond (09:03) - Law Enforcement Readiness: Operations, Agencies, and Coordination (11:50) - Separating Myth from Reality: What the Data Actually Shows About Trafficking and Major Events (16:36) - Preparing for the Surge: Tips, Leads, and Victim Services Coordination (24:18) - Vetting Outside Organizations and Staying in Your Lane (32:37) - What Does Success Look Like After FIFA? Ray Bercini and Sara ElanderRay Bercini serves as Task Force Coordinator and Law Enforcement Liaison at Saving Innocence. With 31 years at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department — including six years dedicated to human trafficking work — Ray brings deep cross-sector expertise to the intersection of law enforcement and victim services. He has been instrumental in building the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force into one of the largest co-located task forces in the nation, and has played a key role in preparing Los Angeles for major events including the Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, and LA28 Olympics.Sara Elander is Director of Programs at Saving Innocence and Victim Service Coordinator for the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force. With over six years of experience in program management and trauma-informed care, Sara leads a team of crisis case managers and oversees survivor-centered services across LA County. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Community Advocacy and Social Policy from Arizona State University and is committed to healing-centered approaches that empower survivors toward long-term recovery and stability.Key PointsThe widely repeated claim that major sporting events dramatically spike sex trafficking lacks supporting data — but the absence of proof isn't proof of absence, and LA is launching a research study around FIFA to finally generate real, local data.Labor trafficking is the more evidence-based concern around large-scale events, with exploitation rising sharply in the lead-up to events through construction, hospitality, and vendor supply chains.The LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force launched a Sports and Major Events Committee with roughly 30 members and six subcommittees, designed as a legacy infrastructure that can serve future events beyond just FIFA.Coordinating tips during a major international event is a complex, unsolved challenge — multiple agencies including FBI, HSI, LAPD, and LASD will all have tip lines, and the team is working to centralize reporting without losing coverage.One of the most important lessons from the 2022 Super Bowl was that outside organizations parachuting in with good intentions — but without coordination — can undermine local trust and misdirect survivors away from local resources.Effective multi-agency collaboration requires every organization to clearly define what they uniquely bring to the table, stay in their lane, and go through a vetting process before engaging in high-stakes response work.Sara's definition of success after FIFA centers on community empowerment — if hospitality workers, transportation staff, and community members leave better equipped to identify and report trafficking indicators, that's a lasting win.Ray's measure of success is straightforward: survivors of all forms of trafficking — sex and labor — are identified, connected to resources, and treated with dignity, which no single agency can accomplish alone.ResourcesSaving InnocenceLA Regional Human Trafficking Task ForceNational Human Trafficking HotlineCompass ConnectionsBlue CampaignLA Regional Crime StoppersGlobal Center for Women and JusticeEnding Human Trafficking Podcast

You swore you'd parent differently—so why does your mother's voice slip out in hard moments? In this episode on how to stop reacting like your parents did, you'll learn how calming your nervous system breaks generational patterns. With decades of expertise in Regulation First Parenting™, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge guides parents toward lasting emotional change. You had every intention of doing things differently—yet in heated moments, old patterns take over. If you're wondering how to stop reacting like your parents did, you're not alone.In this episode, we explore how to stop reacting like your parents did. It's not about willpower—it's about your nervous system. When you calm it, you can finally break generational cycles for good.Why Do I React Like My Parents Even When I Swore I Wouldn't?You didn't just observe your parents' behavior—you absorbed it. Your nervous system learned what control, safety, and love looked like in your own childhood.If yelling meant control, your body may react automatically with anger. If silence meant safety, you may shut down when your child is upset.These patterns live in the body—not just memory.When your child slams a door or talks back, it's not just about their behavior. It can trigger something from your past. Before your brain can choose a response, your emotional brain fires.That's why you hear those words come out of your mouth and think, “I hate that I sound like my mother.”This is the moment of awareness. And awareness is powerful.

2026 is testing everyone — not just externally, but internally.Ole Dammegård returns to unpack fear narratives, distraction cycles and discernment skills for staying calm, clear and sovereign.In this episode of the Live Love Learn Podcast, I'm joined by returning guest Ole Dammegård — seeker, codebreaker and peacemaker — for a grounding conversation about what 2026 is revealing, and how to navigate information overload without losing your centre.This isn't about panic. It's about discernment.How to stop reacting, see patterns clearly, and reclaim your attention, energy and decision-making power.We explore:

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 155 - Stop Reacting, Start Strategizing with Patrick Thean Host Chris Yonker introduces the Enlightened Family Business Podcast and interviews Patrick Thean, a bestselling author and early contributor to scaling-up methodologies, on practical planning and execution for small to mid-sized (especially family) businesses facing succession or sale. Patrick shares his journey from Singapore to the U.S., training as an electrical engineer, working at Oracle, founding and selling a transportation logistics software company, and discovering a calling to help CEOs succeed. They discuss establishing an annual strategic planning rhythm, including SWOT/aspirations and specific "winning moves", quarterly 13-week execution plans, limiting priorities to three to five objectives, and balancing strategic vs. operational initiatives based on whether the business is in crisis. Patrick emphasizes using facilitators and outside-industry perspectives to overcome blind spots, avoiding overreliance on benchmarking, and reframing accountability as support for commitments, clarity, and agreed consequences.   ·       03:06 Meet Patrick Thean ·       03:36 From Engineer to Founder ·       07:11 Selling and Finding Purpose ·       08:17 Helping CEOs Succeed ·       10:43 Family Business Transitions ·       14:33 Annual and Quarterly Rhythm ·       18:04 Three to Five Priorities ·       19:18 Strategy vs Firefighting ·       23:44 Small Tweaks Win ·       25:12 One Permanent Improvement ·       31:41 Let the Pro Lead ·       35:12 Blind Spots and Tunnel Vision ·       38:36 Accountability as Support Websites: ·       fambizforum.com. ·       www.chrisyonker.com ·       Patrickthean.com ·       linkedin: @patrickthean ·       Instagram: @rhythmsystems   Patrick Bio: Patrick Thean is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and world-renowned strategy execution expert. He is the creator of the Think Plan Do® process and co-founder of Rhythm Systems®, helping CEOs achieve breakthrough results and scale with clarity. A seasoned CEO coach and speaker, Patrick has empowered thousands of leaders to turn vision into execution and boost company valuations along the way.

If you've been watching the headlines in 2026 and thinking, “None of this makes sense,” you're not alone. Stocks can be up while confidence feels shaky. Jobs can cool while other areas of the economy look like they're improving. Bitcoin can be down, silver can be swinging, and emerging markets can be strong… all in the same stretch of time.That's what mixed signals are: real life.This episode is not a market recap and it's definitely not a prediction show. It's a planning lesson built for the 50+ investor (the “millionaire next door”) who wants to retire with confidence, protect cash flow, and stop getting whipped around by noise.Because when headlines conflict, the goal isn't to predict — it's to protect your plan.In this conversation, Moise and Andrew walk through a simple, repeatable system that works whether markets are calm or chaotic. It's the exact framework they use to help pre-retirees and retirees stay disciplined when the economy feels confusing.The 4-Part Mixed Signals System:1) Protect Cash Flow (Paycheck Replacement)Your portfolio has a different job at 50+ than it did at 35. It's not just about growth — it's about replacing income. We talk about building a 12–24 month spending buffer so you're not forced to sell stocks during a downturn.2) Rebalance With Rules (Not Feelings)Doing nothing isn't neutral, because your allocation changes even when you don't. We break down a simple drift rule (like +/- 5%) that helps you rebalance consistently and stay aligned with the risk you actually intended to take.3) Make the Right Tax Moves at the Right TimeMost families don't lose retirement because of one bad market year. They lose it because of taxes, timing, and avoidable mistakes. We cover the importance of tax planning before Social Security and before RMDs, plus tools like Roth conversions (when appropriate), QCDs, DAFs, and intentional gain management.4) Build Behavior Guardrails (Mistake Prevention)The biggest threat to your retirement plan is usually a decision you make under stress. We give practical guardrails to keep you from panic-selling, chasing what's hot, or turning your retirement plan into a highlights reel.If you're 50+ and you want a process you can actually follow when markets feel “mixed,” this episode is for you.

Actor or Reactor? How to Stop Reacting and Start Leading (Mindset Shift)Are you acting with intention — or reacting out of emotion?In this powerful leadership mindset video, we break down the difference between being an actor versus a reactor in business and life. Reactive decisions often come from stress, fear, or frustration. Intentional action comes from clarity, confidence, and purpose.Learn how to:✔️ Pause before reacting✔️ Strengthen emotional intelligence✔️ Make intentional decisionsGrowth starts when you choose to act — not react.Marketing with Russ...aka #RussSelfie, Episode 595Featuring Doreen SteenlandConnect with Doreen:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doreensteenlandWebsite: doreensteenland.comConnect with Russ: www.russhedge.comSubscribe for more leadership development, personal growth, and business mindset strategies designed to help you lead with purpose and confidence.#MarketingwithRuss #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #MindsetShift #SelfLeadership #BusinessLeadership #ActDontReact #ProfessionalDevelopment #SuccessHabits

✨  Ready to transform your parenting from reactive to intentional? Join the Amazing Parents Club now → https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/club In this episode, I'm sharing the research-backed parenting approach that's been proven for over 60 years to create happier, more confident, better-behaved kids—and it's something almost nobody knows about. You'll discover the authoritative parenting style that research proves works best, why the "strict parent/lenient parent" dynamic from TV shows actually hurts kids, and the Family Mantra strategy—a Level 1 preventive tool you can start using today. I'll show you how to shift from reacting to your kids to intentional, confident parenting, with real examples of this framework in action with families just like yours. Plus, you'll get a FREE Family Mantra Guide to help you create your customized family values and start implementing them this week. #drlindsayemmerson #authoritativeparenting #parentingtips #positiveparenting #parentingworkshop  Better behavior starts with a better framework. Download the full 7-page guide here →  drlindsayemmerson.com/mantra-download New to my podcast?  I'm Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional. 00:00 – 02:02: The Chaos Check-In   02:02 – 05:23: The Problem We All Face   05:23 – 06:08: The Research – Brief but Powerful   06:08 – 08:16: Introducing Authoritative Parenting   08:16 – 09:55: The Missing Piece   09:55 – 13:09: The 5 C's Overview   13:09 – 22:52: Family Mantra – The Foundation for Better Behavior

I spoke with author and coach Robbie Swale about how leaders, coaches and experts can feel less overwhelmed and make clearer choices in complex times. His new book, The Power to Choose: Finding Calm and Connexion in a Complex World, is the backbone of our conversation. It shows simple ways to shift perspective, use curiosity when you're stuck, and choose what actually deserves your time. If you're juggling difficult conversations, packed calendars and competing priorities, the ideas Robbie shares will help you decide and act with less friction.Three key areas we cover

In this message from the "Stop in the Name of Love" series, we explore how reactive habits tend to damage our closest relationships and why love requires intentionality rather than impulsiveness. Through the story of Jesus and Peter in the garden, we learn the importance of preparing our hearts ahead of time and guarding our responses when emotions run high. This sermon challenges us to slow down, tend to our inner life, and choose thoughtful, Christlike responses in our marriages, friendships, and families so that love has space to lead instead of reaction taking control.

What if the real work of success isn't doing more, but becoming more aware? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Jesse Elder for a deep, wide-ranging conversation on self-mastery, identity, and the unseen patterns that shape our results. Jesse challenges conventional ideas of productivity and achievement, inviting us to look beneath habits and tactics and into the inner operating system driving our decisions. Together, they explore how awareness creates leverage, why most people stay stuck repeating the same loops, and how intentional presence can unlock clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth. This conversation goes beyond surface-level performance and into what it actually takes to evolve as a leader and as a human being. In this episode, Darius and Jesse will discuss: Jesse talks about awareness as the real advantage Understanding how identity drives outcomes Why most people stay stuck in unconscious loops How presence creates clarity Why true mastery is internal first And other topics… Jesse Elder is an action philosopher, performance coach, and motivational speaker who helps people create lives of freedom, purpose, and fulfillment. Starting his journey in martial arts, he opened his first school at 23 and went on to build multiple successful centers before selling his multimillion-dollar business. Shifting to personal development, Jesse combines mindset, clarity, and aligned action through his Mind Vitamin series, coaching programs, and live events. Known as a “Time Piercer” and “Reality Hacker,” he mentors high achievers to live authentically, integrate personal integrity, and design lives aligned with their deepest values. Connect with Jesse: Website: https://jesseelder.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timepiercer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimepiercer/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, you're guided to release anxiety by integrating what you learned into a lived, repeatable practice. This final episode guides you through a gentle weekly reflection to help your nervous system remember what worked: how anxiety showed up in your body, which tools helped most, and how to carry forward a simple one-minute calming routine. You'll reinforce self-trust, reduce reactivity, and turn your progress into a sustainable habit you can use in real life. If you want lasting anxiety relief, this episode helps you embody calm—not as perfection, but as practice. Focus: weekly reflection + integration Best time to practice: end of week, Sunday night, or whenever you want to recommit Intention: embody self-trust, strengthen calm recall, and build a sustainable daily ritual This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Anxiety Alchemy Week,"  episodes 3451-3457. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY: Welcome to The Anxiety Alchemy Week—a 7-day meditation series designed to help you release anxiety and transform that restless, buzzing energy into calm clarity and steady confidence. Each day, you'll be guided through a simple, body-based practice—breathwork, visualization, and gentle mindfulness—so you can soothe your nervous system, quiet spiraling thoughts, and feel more grounded in real life (not just during meditation). Think of this week as a soft return to yourself: less bracing, less overthinking, and more ease in your body, your choices, and your day. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "Anxiety Reset Que Challenge" Choose one daily "reset cue"—each time you touch a door handle, open your phone, or sit down, take one long exhale (or one round of your day's breath). Track it with 7 checkmarks (one per day) and notice the moment your body starts to relax faster—proof your nervous system is learning. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY  Day 1:  Anxiety Reset Visualization Day 2:  Affirmation: "I trust myself to meet this moment." Day 3:  Anchor Breathing: inhale 4, exhale 6–8, repeat 8 rounds. (If 6–8 feels too long, do 4 in / 5 out.) Day 4:  Prithi Mudra for clarity Day 5:  Third Chakra for compassion Day 6:  Anxiety Reset Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

My course APPROACH ACCELERATOR with James Tusk and Les Ganso is open for new students now. If you want to take action, go to the link in my bio / email me troy@realtroyfrancis.comWe also have spots on our Rio Carnival bootcamp 13th - 21st Feb. Drop me an email at troy@realtroyfrancis.com to apply. Include your WhatsApp details for both.

So many couples tell us the same thing lately: "We don't even feel like we're choosing to react—it just happens." It can be a tone, a look, or a comment that lands wrong. And suddenly you're responding to each other's stress instead of actually talking about what's going on. When this becomes the norm, marriage starts to feel exhausting. Not because of big issues, but because you're unintentionally dysregulating each other in everyday moments. What should be simple conversations turn tense, and it leaves both people feeling misunderstood, defensive, or shut down. In this episode, we talk honestly about why emotional reactivity has become such a common struggle for couples, and what it really takes to interrupt it in real time. We unpack why reacting to tone, body language, and assumptions keeps couples stuck. Also why learning to regulate yourself first is essential if you want to de-escalate conflict instead of fueling it. This conversation is practical and grounded in what we see every day with couples who want to do better but feel caught in patterns they don't know how to stop. If you're ready to understand what's actually happening in those heated moments—and why regulation changes everything—this episode is for you. To watch the free marriage webclass on the 5 Root Causes of Conflict, or to access the help guides and challenges, use this link to our Top Relationship Resources ✅

We've been taught that pain requires a target. Someone hurt you, so you hurt them back. Someone triggers you, so you defend yourself. The cycle repeats until you're chronically inflamed and physiologically worn down.But what if the problem is that you're treating your nervous system like it has to fight every battle you're invited to?Pain is information. Inflammation is a signal. That tightness in your chest when you get a certain kind of text message is your body reporting that something needs attention. Not retaliation. Attention.The culture trains you to look outward for resolution. Closure from the person who hurt you. Validation from the person who triggered you. Apologies, explanations, admissions of guilt. But none of that actually heals the physiological response you're having in real time. None of it stops the cortisol. None of it regulates your nervous system.Self regulation means recognizing that lashing out when you're in pain just adds another layer of damage. Knowing this, healing yourself first becomes structurally necessary.This episode covers why modern serial dating creates repeated chemical bereavement, how to redirect attack energy into healing energy, and why the “little you” inside deserves protection even when no one else is listening.Full episode: So You're Living in a Simulation podcast. Available everywhere.https://www.joliartist.com/portal#selfregulation #nervousystem #trauma #moderndating #healing #inflammation #consciousness #mentalhealth

Are you stepping into a new year with goals, plans, and intentions but still feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or reactive? In this episode, explore how unaddressed emotional patterns can quietly block progress, clarity, and peace, even when motivation is high. Learn 10 practical signs your emotional health may need attention, why willpower alone isn't enough for lasting change, and how noticing and naming emotions can help you move forward with greater calm, confidence, and alignment in the year ahead. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why New Year Motivation Often Fades Without Emotional Awareness [03:00] Why Does Focusing Only on Actions and Results Keep Us Stuck? [05:00] How Emotional Patterns Influence Goals Around Health, Relationships, and Faith [12:00] Why Unexplained Tears or Emotional Shutdown Deserve Attention, Not Shame [18:00] What Can Physical + Relationship Symptoms Reveal About Emotional + Spiritual Health? [24:00] Why Saying “I Don't Have Time to Deal With This” Often Backfires [26:00] How Learning to Notice and Name Emotions Supports Long-Term Growth and Breakthrough  Get the FREE 7-Day Course: Notice + Name Your Feelings  Learn the simple mindset tool that helps you understand what you're really feeling, so you can stop spiraling and experience more peace!  Start the free course here: AliciaMichelle.com/feelings   RELATED EPISODES: Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings Ep 342 — Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships Send us a text

Do you ever find yourself reacting strongly in relationships and wondering, Why did I respond like that?  In this episode, explore why emotional overreactions often make sense beneath the surface, how unrecognized fears and triggers fuel intense responses, and why this isn't a character flaw but a skill gap that can be learned and healed. Discover how noticing and naming emotions creates clarity, compassion, and healthier responses in your relationships. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Emotional overreactions feel illogical, but often make sense beneath the surface [01:30] Understanding the “why” behind the reaction helps us break the embarrassment and guilt behind the cycle  [03:00] How hidden fears and “what if” thinking fuel emotional reactions [05:00] What if emotional reactivity is not a character flaw but a skill issue?  [06:30] What role does fight or flight play in emotional overreaction? [8:00] Emotional reactions are signals, not verdicts [10:00] How learning to notice and name emotions prevents sideways emotional leakage [12:00] What role do physical, hormonal or emotional factors play in reactivity? [15:00] How noticing and naming emotions slows the nervous system and increases clarity [18:00] How emotional awareness improves communication and trust in relationships [21:00] How the Free Notice + Name Your Feelings Course Helps with Emotional Overreaction in Relationships  Get the FREE 7-Day Course: Notice + Name Your Feelings Learn the simple mindset tool that helps you understand what you're really feeling, so you can stop spiraling and experience more peace! Start the free course here: AliciaMichelle.com/feelings  RELATED EPISODES: Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings Send us a text

The Well Made Woman Audio Drop is a time-bound audio experience releasing a series of teachings that explore 13 inner skills for emotional self-leadership and healthy relationships.Each episode addresses a specific struggle many women face — such as emotional reactivity, self-doubt, resentment, overgiving, mental exhaustion, and disconnection — and offers a grounded, practical framework for change.After listening to the full series, you'll be invited to choose one pillar to focus on and begin practicing intentionally.What's Coming Next:Beginning January 1st, Dr. Chavonne will host a free experience calledWell Made Woman: New Year Energy — a space to take what you've learned and start living it in real time as you step into the new year.SIGN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE HERE:https://drchavonne.com/new-year-energy-challenge/

There's nothing worse than being stuck in an emotional spiral—feeling like your thoughts are a swirling vortex of noise and chaos that feels overwhelming and illogical. Today, let's talk about the first and most important step to calming emotional spirals: noticing and naming what you're actually feeling. Learn how naming emotions brings clarity, reduces reactivity, and opens the door to healthier, Spirit-led responses.  PS I'd love to teach you more about this key emotional management tool in my free 7-day course “Notice + Name Your Feelings”! Get the free course here. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why emotional reactions often feel confusing or overwhelming [03:00] How unrecognized emotions lead to reactivity, shutdown, or numbness [04:00] Is emotional overwhelm a sign of spiritual immaturity? [06:00] Why noticing and naming emotions is the first essential skill [10:00] How noticing and naming changes communication and relationships [12:00] Emotions are “alarm signals,” not failures [13:00] What the free Notice + Name Your Feelings 7-day course includes [15:00] How this skill fits into long-term emotional and spiritual growth  Get the FREE 7-Day Course: Notice + Name Your Feelings  Learn the simple mindset tool that helps you understand what you're really feeling, so you can stop spiraling and experience more peace! Start the free course here: AliciaMichelle.com/feelings  RELATED EPISODES: Ep 312: What to Do When You Can't Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding Send us a text

Have you gotten so good at “managing” life that you've forgotten how to enjoy it?  In this episode, we talk about why joy fades when life becomes task-driven, how emotional numbness sneaks in, and what it looks like to reconnect with delight, presence and the simple pleasures God designed us to savor.  Let's discover how to begin enjoying life again, with God leading the way. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why high-functioning, over-responsible seasons drain joy [03:00] What role do hidden expectations play in suffocating joy? [05:00] The difference between managing life and actually living it [11:00] How to rediscover what genuinely brings you delight [17:00] How delight strengthens your ability to love others well [19:00] What to expect in the Emotional Confidence Club's Jan/Feb Joy study  Go here to read the article Alicia mentions on the signs of depression. JOIN ME IN JAN/FEB FOR A 6-WEEK STUDY ON JOY: If life feels flat or joy has gone missing, join us for our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Rediscovering Joy + Finding True Happiness.” Let's rediscover God's design for lasting joy! Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join the Jan/Feb joy study.  RELATED EPISODES:  Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding Ep 339:  Rediscovering Joy (When You're Unsatisfied + Restless) Send us a text

Let us know what you enjoy about the show!What if the imagination that fuels your worst-case scenarios could become your most reliable source of clarity, calm, and momentum? In this episode, Lisa shares a simple but powerful shift that turns reactivity into creativity—one letter, and one intentional choice, at a time.You'll learn why we default to reactive patterns, how those patterns drain energy and agency, and what it takes to reset your nervous system and reconnect with your values. Through a real client story and practical tools, Lisa breaks down how to pause, redirect your attention, and take action that aligns with what you want to create—not what you fear might happen.You'll discover:How imagination can work for you instead of against youWhy reactivity hands your power to circumstances and other peopleA simple framework to move from “I can't” or “I have to” into possibilityA compact practice to reset your energy and choose your next best stepIf you're ready to stop reacting and start creating, this episode offers a clear, memorable way to shift your mindset, your energy, and your outcomes.If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated! Support the show

What do you do when life looks “fine on the outside,” yet something still feels off? When you feel flat, restless or like you're quietly aching for more? In this episode, uncover what Scripture says about joy, why so many women feel unsatisfied even when life appears good, and how to return to a steady, soul-anchoring joy in Christ instead of chasing temporary emotional highs. Learn the signs that you might be pursuing happiness instead of cultivating joy, how expectations distort contentment, and the biblical foundation for experiencing joy as a fruit of the Spirit. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why joy can feel dim or distant even when life looks “good” [01:30] What does Psalm 51:12 show us about losing the joy of salvation? [03:00] How do hidden expectations quietly sabotage our joy? [05:00] The difference between chasing emotional highs and cultivating Christ-centered joy [08:00] Why joy anchors the soul rather than acting as a mood [14:00] What is “destination sickness,” and why does it leave us restless? [19:00] Why achievements and accomplishments can't create lasting joy [23:00] How to re-anchor your joy with Scripture, reflection, and spiritual truth  6-WEEK STUDY ON JOY: If life feels flat or joy has gone missing, come be part of our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Rediscovering Joy + Finding True Happiness.” Let's rediscover God's design for lasting joy! Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join us. RELATED EPISODES: Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding Ep 337 — Holiday Emotional Challenges: 3 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Tricky Situations + Difficult People Send us a text

In this episode of SAUNAIE, we dive into one of the most underrated skills in personal growth: emotional discipline.Life will always apply pressure — work stress, financial problems, relationships, fatherhood, expectations, and unexpected setbacks. But how you respond to pressure determines who you become.In today's conversation, we break down:Why men often react instead of respondHow emotional triggers are formed (and how to unlearn them)The neuroscience behind staying calmThe difference between suppressing emotions and controlling themPractical tools to master your reactions in real-timeHow emotional discipline protects your relationships, your goals, and your peaceYou'll also learn a simple 3-step method you can use in the moment when you feel anger, frustration, or anxiety rising — so you stay clear-headed, in control, and grounded.If you're trying to elevate your mindset, protect your energy, and perform at a higher level during the 4th quarter of the year, this episode is a must-listen.

Join Mark and Tyler for a special Mailbag episode of The Hours podcast! Celebrating over 600 members in the Savvy Basketball community, they tackle listener-submitted "smart questions" that show effort and application. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, from youth development to high-level defensive strategy, emphasizing principles over prescribed plays and function over form.Get ready for an in-depth discussion on how to teach modern basketball, why reacting to your opponent means you've already lost, and how to improve shooting effectively mid-season.

Most executives think they're calm under pressure — until a missed deadline turns into a midnight manifesto about accountability. In this powerful WholeCEO episode, Lisa Goldenthal reveals the truth behind reactive leadership — and how emotional awareness is the real edge that separates great leaders from good ones. You'll learn how to read your emotions as data, not drama — and how to finish the year strong with three actionable shifts: 1-Audit your energy, not just your schedule. 2-Trade control for curiosity. 3-End with proof, not promises. If you're ready to lead with clarity, calm, and confidence — this episode will help you stop running on adrenaline and start leading with intention. Because emotional intelligence isn't soft — it's strategic.

In this episode, I unpack the “binge inevitability mindset”—the belief that a binge is destined to happen at some point. Binge inevitability thoughts can sound like, “I know I'm eventually going to give in and binge anyway, so I might as well just get it over with.” You'll learn why these binge inevitability thoughts show up, and how to reject them so that you can stop binge eating and prove to yourself that it is never inevitable. Get the FREE 30-day Inspiration Booklet Episodes mentioned on this show: Episode 2: The Cause of Binge Eating: Urges to Binge Episode 3: The Lower and Higher Brain at Work in Binge Eating Episode 4: Dismiss Urges to Binge: Component 1 (View Urges to Binge as Neurological Junk) Episode 5: Dismiss Urges to Binge: Component 2 (Separate the Higher Brain from Urges to Binge) Episode 6: Dismiss Urges to Binge: Component 3 (Stop Reacting to Urges to Binge) Episode 7: Dismiss Urges to Binge: Component 4 (Stop Acting on Urges to Binge) Episode 8: Dismiss Urges to Binge: Component 5 (Celebrate Success) Brain over Binge resources: Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo. Get the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide   Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.

The momentum you're missing might not be a market problem—it might be a leadership problem. We dig into why motivation used to flow from the top down and how, lately, apathy has been trickling up and disarming the very people meant to set the standard. Instead of accepting a slow season as destiny, we show how to stop reacting, start responding, and turn a challenging market into a training ground for better systems, sharper messaging, and deeper consistency.We unpack the difference between a reaction and a response, then translate that into concrete leadership moves: revive your learning rhythm, bring back outside voices, test new offers, and update your communication for today's buyer. You'll hear why half-measures fail, how to fully commit to a new channel or tactic, and where AI-powered writing can remove friction without flattening your voice. If you've felt the pull to do less because your team is quiet, this conversation reframes your role: leaders go first, especially when the energy dips.Across the episode, we share personal pivots that worked this year, from rethinking outreach to leveraging ChatGPT with proven frameworks. We talk candidly about cycles in consumer behavior, the danger of nostalgia, and the simple habits that protect your belief and output—meditation, movement, and measured experiments. The goal isn't to grind harder for its own sake; it's to pair strong energy with right-fit strategy so your effort compounds again.If this resonates, share it with a leader who's ready to raise the standard. Subscribe for more real-world coaching, leave a review to tell us what landed, and tag us with the one change you'll make this week. Your future team is watching who you choose to be right now.If you would like to learn more about working with Josh, and the Legacy Leadership Coaching Certification, visit JoshCoats.com!

Do you feel like life is just one emotional crisis after another? Discover how to break the cycle of constant reactivity and learn how to respond with peace and intention instead of panic. Let's explore three key questions to identify what's fueling your overwhelm, biblical truths about why trials are inevitable, and practical ways to calm your nervous system and find stability through faith. Learn how to move from chaos to calm and why the path to peace begins with noticing what's really underneath the emotional noise. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why Do We Get Stuck in Constant Crisis Mode? [05:00] Three Questions to Know How to Respond to Crisis [10:00] Why Do Some People Stay Attached to Chaos? [14:00] The Difference Between Reacting and Responding [17:00] How to Recognize When You're Operating from Overwhelm [21:00] Practical Steps to Break the Crisis Cycle  CHAT WITH ALICIA: Got a question about how to manage emotions in your specific situation? Apply here.  EMOTIONAL CONFIDENCE CLUB: Discover practical ways to manage emotions from a science and scriptural perspective in our live 6-week studies with Alicia. Apply here.    RELATED EPISODES: Ep 330: How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Ep 331: Overcoming Overwhelm: Less Chaos in Your Head, More Peace in Your Life Ep 332: You Don't Have to “Hold It All Together” (Lovingly Releasing Yourself when Overwhelm Takes Over) Send us a text

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAKnowing your Core Values is just the beginning. The Recognize–Reflect–Respond rhythm is how you lead with intention instead of instinct—especially when things feel fast, loud, or reactive.3 WAYS TO APPLY THISPause before responding—ask: “What value is at stake here?”Buy time with: “I need a moment to think about how I want to respond.”Check: Am I reacting from urgency—or responding from clarity?3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhere am I most reactive right now?What does that reveal about what matters to me?What would shift if I used this rhythm?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEWApple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review.Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPSEpisodes mentioned: Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional OptimismPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/15174376YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJCAydSnRKo  Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexerciseGet your Free What Is Intentional Optimism?: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism Invest in Core Values Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta Join Andrea LIVE at THRIVE in ‘25 Live2Lead!Secure your seat in Charlottesville or Lynchburg, VA—two powerhouse events where purpose-driven leaders come to recharge, refocus, and rise.CHARLOTTESVILLE: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025 LYNCHBURG: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025 LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATIONDM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimistLet's chat: andrea@theintentionaloptimist.comSHARE THIS EPISODEIf this episode helped you reframe your leadership growth, send it to another strategic woman leader who's ready to refine how she leads.Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OvK0xi2OIBg Listen & Subscribe: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Ever find yourself saying yes when you're already overwhelmed… or lying in the heat of the moment even though you know better?This video breaks down how ADHD and nervous system dysregulation affects your ability to make real choices. Using a real life example “The Bee and the SUV,” I explain what happens when your brain perceives a threat—and how to get back into decision-making mode instead of reacting in ways that don't serve you.You'll learn:-How your brain reacts to emotional and social threats, not just physical ones-Why we often say “yes” to things we don't want to do (and how to STOP)-How to identify what's really bothering you (the bee) vs. what actually has long-term consequences (the SUV)-Why even lying can be a nervous system response—not always a moral failure.______________________________________________________________________________

Learning to live our lives with intention is a powerful way to begin to create the lives we truly want. And it is going to push the boundaries of your comfort zone when you step into intentionality. But only when we decide what we really want in life and choose to intentionally move toward it will we find the fulfillment and contentment that is available with a life well lived. What can you do to live with more intention? Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #183 Taking Risks and Becoming  on Apple  on Spotify #186 Are You Committed or Just Interested?  on Apple  on Spotify #201 The Tolerable Life  on Apple  on Spotify #331 Sense of Self on Apple on Spotify #332 Sense of Self – It's All In Your Head on Apple on Spotify #346 How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding on Apple on Spotify #349 It's Okay If People Don't Like You on Apple on Spotify #361 A Luxurious Life, part 1 on Apple on Spotify #362 A Luxurious Life, part 2 on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

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Conflict is a word that makes many of us squirm – it's just so darn uncomfortable! And yet, conflict doesn't always need to lead to contention. What if you had the skills to turn a conflict into deeper connection and intimacy instead? Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #3 Resolving Conflict #110 The Cost of Being Right #156 The Benefits of Being Wrong #317 Fawning – What Is It, Why Do We Do It, and How to Stop #326 Stop Being Right, Start Being Safe #346 How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding #369 Normal, Difficult, Human Interactions #357 How to Be More Understanding Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

You want to feel peace, love, and connection—especially in your marriage. But when something disrupts that inner calm, it's easy to slip into old patterns: snapping, shutting down, blaming. Sound familiar? This episode is about how to stop being emotionally reactive—and start responding in a way that brings clarity, compassion, and connection (even in the tough moments).

Welcome back to The Level Up Podcast! In this episode, Paul Alex challenges you to make the ultimate shift—from constantly reacting to confidently leading. If you're always putting out fires, you're not running your business—it's running you.What You'll Learn: