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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

Are you actually planning your week with intention — or just reacting to whatever hits your calendar? In this Bite Size, Angela and Andrew break down the simple weekly structure used by top performers: the 5 Big Rocks that shape your direction, and the 3 Anchors that keep you grounded. If you want a week that feels clearer, calmer, and actually aligned with what matters, this is where it starts. Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

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

Do you ever find yourself reacting the same way in arguments, relationships, or stressful situations—no matter how much self-work you've done? In this episode, trauma-informed coach and author Lewis Huckstep breaks down exactly what to do when you get triggered so you can stop repeating painful patterns and start healing at the root.You'll learn the 4-step process Louis uses with his clients to move from emotional chaos to calm, awareness, and growth. He explains why triggers are not caused by others but are reflections of your unhealed wounds—and how to finally integrate them so they stop controlling your life.

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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Have you ever wondered how important something really is, yet lacked a reference point to put it into context? These days news, apps, jobs or neighbours comments all seem to be infinitely important and it's somewhat distracting. If you want to actually do stuff you need to know what is important and screen out the rest. Sam shares a framework for working out the impact of any idea or event that adds context to anything around you. From an idea in the shower to nuclear weapons everything has it's place NEW SHOW - ⁠⁠How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation⁠⁠ Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSS feed - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/682b3b86696b5d1232d698a8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- UPGRADE to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

When your emotions run high, it's tempting to act fast to feel better.In this video, I explore why reacting to your feelings rarely brings the peace you're looking for and how clarity naturally arises when we slow down and see what's really going on.From Surviving to Thriving is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to From Surviving to Thriving at claredownham.substack.com/subscribe

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/

Nicole Rank shares how poetry can reconnect you to purpose, peace, and power. What if your creativity was the key to living with more presence, purpose, and peace? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda sits down with Nicole Rank, author, intuitive guide, and creative mindfulness teacher, whose mission is to help people reconnect with Love through poetry and presence. You'll hear how shifting from mind-centered to heart-centered creativity can transform how you think, create, and live. Nicole shares simple, powerful ways to bring more mindfulness and meaning into your daily life through art, nature, and the written word. If you're looking for a way to reconnect with your inner voice and live more intentionally, this episode is for you. Tune in and take one step closer to a more creative, curious, and confident life. Connect with Nicole https://love-eyes.com  https://www.onlylovecanhealtheworld.com/ https://www.instagram.com/onlylovecanhealtheworld/ https://www.instagram.com/sadhbh.adamea/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092877690842 https://www.youtube.com/@Love-EyesSD   Solve the Mysteries in History. Get the introduction to my brand new series, The Gemma Blackthorne Mysteries in History True Crime Podcaster series. You can read it before anyone else has the chance. You'll get the short story that introduces Gemma and Earth-shattering mystery at the center of her world and ours. Here's the cover.   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg Submit a Play to the Your Creative Table Read Podcast Series   This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**     Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | **Affiliate Link  

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:

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Tricia Parido|Emotional Agility Strategist|Stop Coping, Start LeadingThe Case for Total Emotional Performance™Tricia Parido is a visionary speaker, emotional strategist, and the creator of Total Emotional Performance™ - a groundbreaking system that helps high-achievers and leaders upgrade their inner game to match their outer success.Known for her raw, unapologetic delivery and fierce compassion, Tricia brings real-world psychology to the stage, cutting through the fluff and surface-level “mindset hacks” that flood the self-help space.With over a decade of experience coaching and credentialing mental health professionals worldwide, Tricia has built a movement rooted in:Emotional agilityBehavioral rewiringHigh-performance emotional wellnessHer audiences walk away with more than inspiration - they leave with tools, truth, and the courage to lead and live differently.From summits and retreats to corporate trainings and top podcasts, Tricia is a force. She's been through the fire - personally and professionally - and doesn't just teach transformation… she embodies it.When you need a speaker who can challenge, connect, and catalyze change - Tricia delivers.

This week, Travis and Pierre dive into the fourth “P” of purpose: Presence—the core skill every man needs to stop reacting and start responding with intention.They break down what presence really means—beyond buzzwords—and share practical, research-backed tools from polyvagal theory to help men regulate their nervous systems, stay grounded, and live with clarity.Why Presence Matters:Presence isn't just being “in the moment”—it's your ability to check in, know what you feel, and respond with purpose, not impulse. It's how you stay aligned with your values in real life—under pressure, in conflict, or when life feels heavy.Key Takeaways: Presence = Nervous System AwarenessLearn how to recognize when you're calm, triggered, or disconnected—and what to do about it. Pause Before You ReactMaster the “power of the pause” to break free from anger, shame, or numbing cycles. Emotions Are StrengthEmotional presence is courageous. Use emotions as signals—not something to hide.Challenge:Pause. Check in.What state are you in?What do you really need right now?Notice how presence changes your response—and your life.

On this solo episode:Stacey encourages entrepreneurs and business owners to shift from being reactive operators to strategic leaders, emphasizing that chaos is not a condition of business, but a symptom of mindset and identity misalignment. Listen in for a three-part framework for creating clarity and reclaiming control: scheduling CEO time, establishing a weekly leadership rhythm, and delegating outcomes—not just tasks. Ultimately, it's a motivational blueprint for rewiring the internal programming that traps leaders in constant busywork and repositioning them as vision-driven architects of their businesses.Key Takeaways:-You cannot scale dysfunction.-Chaos isn't a calendar problem. It's a clarity problem.-Mindset is the operating system.Tweetable Quotes:"If you want the outer to work, you have to do the inner work so the outer will work." -Stacey O'Byrne"Are you running your business, or is your business running you?'" -Stacey O'Byrne"If your identity is rooted in being the fixer, the rescuer, the superhero—you will resist clarity." -Stacey O'ByrneResources: Instagram: @pivotpointadvantageFree Strategy Session: text Success to 646.495.9867Schedule a 15-minute call with Stacey: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostaceyIf you're ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess Join an interactive environment to help you build the success you've always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals: https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling

“Why is my wife so angry, distant, or emotional—and how am I supposed to fix myself when everything feels like my fault?”“Why do I keep messing things up even when I'm trying to get it right?”In Part 6 of How to Stop Reacting and Take Responsibility for Your Personal Growth, we confront one of the hardest truths of marriage repair: the real enemy isn't your wife—it's the unseen adversary exploiting both your weaknesses.This episode tackles:Why your wife's pain isn't always your fault—but how you still have work to doThe danger of forgetting there's a real enemy behind the chaosWhy retreating from conflict is not weakness but strategic leadershipHow to start speaking your dreams, plans, and reflections—even when it's terrifyingWhy most men were never taught to do this—and why that ends nowHow to stop reacting like a victim and start leading like a builderIf you've ever felt like your wife is your biggest critic and you can't win no matter what you try… this episode brings clarity, courage, and a challenge to step into your God-given strength.Want to read more about this topic? ⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/taming-your-dangerous-emotions-and-reclaiming-your-power/Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNc4vXsN9VUCheck out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/marriage-repair/⁠

In order to change the energy field, you must stop reacting in the same old ways. Becoming curious about the circumstances around you is the first step in discovering new ways of thinking and being. To stretch yourself beyond what you have been living means you gain new perspectives that support the life you are interested in creating. In this episode, Goldyn goes into fine detail about how energy is conducted and what you can do to experience optimal results. 

Sione and I are just hitting our third anniversary. On this podcast we share what we have learned and incorporated this last year regarding how curiosity creates a safe space. Learning to slow down, to pause before responding, to remember that this is the person we love the most and choosing to show up curious and kind and compassionate have been important for us in creating a relationship that is remarkable. We can treat our partner with love and kindness and avoid the blaming, accusing, attacking, and criticizing trap. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #103 The Case for Curiosity #173 A Space For Grace #258 Communication That Connects #286 How Miscommunication Destroys Relationships #295 Safety in the Relationship Circle #296 Creating More Safety in Your Relationship #301 The Primitive Brain Problem #307 Curiosity, Not Criticism #326 Stop Being Right, Start Being Safe #344 Are You a Safe Place for Vulnerability? #346 How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding 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/

As parents, we all struggle. We all get heated. We all get angry. We all lose it sometimes. But we don't have to react so much. With the right tools and support, we can be the loving and calm parent we want to be, and the one our child needs. The key? How we speak to ourselves. Join Sean as he shares some helpful tools to calm our storms. Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us

If you've ever eaten your feelings -- or reacted in anger to something and then regretted it, this episode is for you.I'm sharing 4 more takeaways from Build the Life You Want that will help you be less reactive and more intentional with your choices.I'm sharing very simple strategies that will help you create space between how you feel and how you act, so you can respond in a way that aligns with your goals and values, rather than shooting yourself in the foot. Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you're ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you'll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. Buy Esther's Book: To Your Health - https://a.co/d/iDG68qUFollow Esther on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@estheravantFollow Esther on IG - https://www.instagram.com/esther.avantLearn more about booking Esther to speak: https://www.estheravant.comLearn more about working with Esther: https://www.madebymecoaching.com/services

Today we're going to stop reacting and start leading. Let's talk about the importance of moving from a reactive state to a proactive one in relationships, especially after infidelity. We'll discuss the need for self-leadership, the power of pausing before responding, and the significance of understanding one's triggers. Key Takeaways: Reacting to a partner's choices gives them power over you. Responding from strength leads to clarity and control. Jumping to conclusions can be dangerous and unproductive. Emotional outbursts often stem from a place of fear. Making decisions based on a partner's mood undermines your values. The power of the pause can transform your responses. Self-leadership shifts the power dynamic in relationships. Understanding your triggers is key to personal growth. Healthy relationships require mutual validation, not begging for it. Commit to leading yourself first to foster personal empowerment. More from me: Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/ Follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit Andrea's website at https://andreagiles.com/podcast/ © 2020 - 2025 Andrea Giles

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like nothing is working, this episode is for you. In just nine minutes, I'm sharing a simple yet powerful formula to help you reset, realign, and take action toward what truly matters. It's not about pushing harder or suffering more—it's about recognizing the signals your mind and body are sending and learning how to respond in a way that moves you forward.In this episode, I walk you through the three-step process I use with my clients (and myself) to navigate moments of frustration, doubt, and burnout. You'll learn how to pause, reset, and release, so you can shift from feeling stuck to stepping into clarity and momentum.The Reset Formula for Clarity and MomentumRecognizing the Signal – When you feel stuck, it's not a sign to push harder; it's an invitation to pause and realign.The 3 R's: Rest, Reset, Release – A simple framework to help you navigate overwhelm and get back into momentum.Emotions Aren't the Enemy – Learn how to separate feelings from facts and process emotions in a way that empowers you.Your Humanity is Your Superpower – The most successful entrepreneurs aren't just masters of strategy; they're masters of self-awareness.Your journey matters, and you're not alone in this. If this episode resonated with you, let me know! Send me a DM on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant, and if you're ready to dive deeper, don't miss our upcoming event where we'll go even further into these strategies. Tickets are limited, so DM me "event" or visit mindofgeorge.com/event to secure your spot. See you there!–We weren't meant to do this alone… Whether it be business, relationships, or life. This is why this is an invitation for you…to join us inside the Relationships Beat Algorithms Alliance!!!Click here for a summary of the Alliance because if you're coming here into the show notes, there's a good chance you already know! ;)—We've made it easy to see George's top 10 book recommendations! Click here to find George's top 10 recommended books for mindset, customer journey, and relationships. —Questions or comments about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Send me a DM over on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant or pop on over to our free Facebook community, Relationship Beat Algorithms. —Links not showing? Hop on over to our podcast blog, mindofgeorge.com/podcast for all the links from the show notes.—What do we talk about in this episode?[00:01:00] The Power of Awareness – The first step to getting unstuck is recognizing that you're in a loop.[00:03:00] The 3 R's Framework – Rest, Reset, and Release: how to create space for clarity.[00:06:30] Processing Emotions Effectively – Why allowing yourself to feel is the key to breakthrough moments.[00:09:00] Looking at Your Progress – A simple way to shift your mindset and regain confidence.[00:12:00] You Are Your Biggest Asset – Why personal growth is the key to business success.

I love Viktor Frankl's quote “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” I am reminded by this that my power, my strength, and my freedom is created in the space between the stimulus (circumstance) and my response (my actions). But sometimes that space can seem so, so, so small.  We can tend to react impulsively, without thought, rather than responding thoughtfully. How do we increase the space, so we respond with intention, with valued alignment, rather than reacting with without thought? This podcast talks about how. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: 26 Taking Offense 77 Other People's Opinions 163 Difficult People 175 Happy No-Drama Holidays to You 231 Other People's Pain 274 When We Behave Badly 280 Living in Alignment 301 The Primitive Brain Problem 307 Curiosity, Not Criticism 326 Stop Being Right, Start Being Safe 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/

Episode Summary:  When you marry, your heart overflows with enthusiasm, exhilaration, and optimism. You can't wait to start a new life with this one whose mere presence or voice causes an abundance of feel-good neurotransmitters to your brain. But soon after, differences in temperament, gender, family of origin, and marital expectations collide. You discover that the characteristics and behaviors you once found attractive in your mate, are now sources of irritation and frustration. Conflict erupts, causing reactivity in your temperament to surface more often. Before long, your dialogue degrades with frequent accusations and debates about perspective. The enemy in this fight isn't your spouse. Unmanaged reactivity, those involuntary and unregulated reactive messages you inadvertently send your spouse when you're triggered is the culprit. Today, Dr. Donald Welch joins me to talk about how to recognize reactivity, understand its origin and work together to eliminate it, learning to respond rather than react in our marriages. Quotables from the episode: The enemy is not your spouse. Our temperament is really the way God made us. And so understanding how we are made allows us to become more comfortable and really at peace with who we are and who we are not, because we're created in God's image. And as we embrace our natural temperament, we are then in a better position to also accept and embrace our spouses temperament rather than trying to change them into someone they aren't. Before marriage, there's a tendency to attract to the opposite and after marriage to attack that opposite when it's really one of our best friends in a healthy marriage. So, as we learn more about our temperament, we can focus on enhancing our strengths and minimizing our weaknesses. The way God made us is to be able to protect ourselves. So for example, if I were to touch or you were to touch something hot, your hand or my hand would react before the brain knows it's hot. It's a way to protect ourselves. So what happens with the limbic system is that we can have all sorts of reactions. Like for example, if I squint my eyes, the other person or we're having dialogue, you might involuntarily react to it. Or if somebody screams or you hear something sharp, you might have a reaction to be awakened to see, do I need to take care of something? So we have hundreds of these normal reactions, and I've seen it for 40 years in marriages, in the sense of working with couples, that they will tend to react to each other before they're aware and then they're off to the races, and it's difficult to decrease that. So I define reactivity as involuntary, unconscious thought, uncontrolled relationship, impeding behaviors that originate from the feeling part of our brain known as the limbic system. We can have these involuntary reactions in a marriage that actually set up the marriage for difficulty. So since these originate from the feeling part of the brain rather than the thinking part of the brain, they're largely outside of our conscious awareness, so it can make it insidious to the relationship. So we want awareness. Is it possible that we react to present conflict even based out of past wounds in other relationships? - Oh yes, that's very common. In fact, it's why unfortunately, second marriages move up to about 80 % of potentially divorce because they're bringing in those reactions. In my opinion, those reactions, and there's what I believe support this, is that those reactions are coming into the relationship. And so now that person reminds me of something from the past. That's why those first eight years of life for any child are incredibly important because we are, the way our brains design, we absorb emotion and then that emotion can stay with us and then we can practice it without even knowing and then it's a reaction into adulthood. You suggest that the greater a couple's differences, the more likely their marriage will be to succeed. And that's not what society typically says, so help us understand that a bit. Yes, that's a fascinating concept that really God created the opposite, man and woman. And may I just quickly tie into this idea of wounds and how it may impact your current question because many people believe that their past is the past and it does not affect them now. Others may believe that their past can affect them but they think they have dealt with it and it is now irrelevant. The truth is emotions never forget. There is nothing ambiguous about marriage in the Bible. It is far superior to any other permutation—offering stability for kids, security for spouses, and higher rates of happiness overall. Intimacy only exists in an environment filled with trust and loyalty. Intimacy can be defined as a close relationship that does not operate at the expense of the self, with a self that does not operate at the expense of the other, and in which each person is fully known and fully loved. The freedom to choose to respond rather than react is a gift of being human. Love only exists where choice is present. When choice is eliminated, so is intimacy. The path out of reactivity to a responsive marriage is a continuous journey to discover the fulfilling and deeply satisfying marriage you desire. Fewer adults are getting and staying married. Those who do tend to have unrealistic expectations or poor communication and conflict resolution skills. When one understands and embraces their natural temperament and learns to minimize negative reactivity in the expression of their temperament, their important relationships will flourish and grow. A relationship lacking nurture wipes out any trust one may have in the other person. Unmet expectations are relationship killers. Intimacy only exists in an environment filled with trust and loyalty. We can't simply change the definition of marriage and think you can solve relationship problems. No studies show any form of alternative family as better than what has been traditionally defined for millenia.   Scripture References: Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 5 Galatians 5 Romans 4:17 As it is written: "I have made you a father of many nations." He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed--the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.   Recommended Resources:  The Responsive Marriage: Finding the Path Out of Reactivity by Dr. Donald W. Welch, Ph.D., LMFT Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson  The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms   Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader's Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win   Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Dr. Donald Welch, Ph.D., LMFT: Enriching Relationships Website / Welch Therapy Institute Website / Instagram / Facebook   For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Dr. Donald Welch is a licensed marriage and family therapist, professor, and national speaker. He holds three master's degree and a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. He's an ordained minister, and founder of the Center for Enriching Relationships, a professional counseling center with multiple sites in San Diego, California. He lives in Coronado, California with his wife, and together they have two grown children.   Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

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! You can still join Stop Over-drinking and Start Living through January 31st! >> go here and apply today. https://www.angelamascenik.com/sodslpaymentoptionsWe've added all the details to our Palm Springs Sober Retreat, check it out and sign up here >>https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreatsJoin us for the Dry January Experience here >>https://www.angelamascenik.com/dryjanuary Tags:Stop Over-drinking, Angela Mascenik, stop drinking podcast, how to feel, how to overcome addiction, how to drink less wine, change your relationship with alcohol, coach for women who want to drink less alcohol, help to stop over-drinking, stop over-drinking, life coach to help stop over-drinking, self-love, importance of self-love, online membership to stop over-drinking, program to help quit alcohol, how to quit drinking, spouses, partners, food, overeating, moderation, sober retreat, how to prioritize yourself, make yourself a priority to drink less, mental health, mental health and alcohol use, mental health awareness month, how to stop over-drinking, how to stop drinking so much wine, life coach for women who drink too much, use humor to drink less, drink less, where do I start, sober retreat, how to stop over-drinking, how to drink less alcohol, Am I an alcoholic?, why do I drink so much, how to feel your feelings, how to stop the cycle of drinking too much, coaching for women who want to drink less, life coach for drinking less alcohol, stop over-drinking and start living, Alive AF!, feeling unmotivated, do it anyway, private coaching, trusting yourself, Palm Springs, Dry January, Dry January Experience, unconscious decisions,