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Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Start with my free training: Stop Trying to “Fix” Your ADHD. You're Not Broken: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup_____You have heard of art therapy and talk therapy. Charlotte Hastings does therapy in the kitchen, and it opens people up in a way the usual chair never quite does.Charlotte Hastings is a psychodynamic therapist, founder of Kitchen Therapy, and author of Kitchen Therapy: How to Become a Conscious Cook. Trained first as an anthropologist, she taught drama to neurodivergent teenagers before building an entire therapeutic approach around the kitchen.Charlotte recognized her own ADHD in her forties, after years of self-medicating and a chaotic childhood with an undiagnosed, alcoholic father. School had convinced her she was not smart. Anthropology, Jung, and eventually a wooden spoon proved otherwise. Now she uses cooking the way other therapists use art or drama: a side-by-side, low-pressure space where the real stuff surfaces.In this episode, Tracy and Charlotte talk about why cooking can work like art or drama therapy, why food and love are so entwined, how recipes can both support and shut down ADHD brains, and why the way you hold a wooden spoon might reveal the way you hold life. If cooking has ever felt loaded, boring, chaotic, or impossible, this conversation offers a gentler reframe: the meal is not just the result. The journey is the meal.ResourcesWebsite: https://therapykitchen.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy.kitchenSend a Message: Your Name | Email | MessageADHD isn't a productivity problem. It's an identity problem.That's why most strategies don't stick. They were not designed for how your brain actually works. If you're ready to stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits, start with the free training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signupConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyotsukaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heytracyotsukaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyotsuka/Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://tracyotsuka.com/adhd-bookVisit our website: https://tracyotsuka.com

Boris Becker burned out at 25. Former British No1 Jo Konta carried her family's sacrifice onto court every match and Irish tennise pr Conor Niland described a tennis player's self-worth as entirely tied to winning and losing — nothing else. Three players, the same problem: identity wrapped around results, the sport becoming something to survive.This week, in the run-up to Wimbledon, Jake and Damian go back into the archive to hear from all three — then hand over to leading performance coach, Ben Crowe, who has spent 30 years helping the world's best athletes solve exactly that problem.Ben has worked with athletes Ash Barty and Steph Gilmore coached NBA teams and the Australian Cricket Team, and comes personally recommended by Andre Agassi. You'll hear the full story of Ash Barty's French Open semifinal — 5-0 up and tightening, 3-0 down and laughing — and what shifted in her mind to turn it around. Plus Ben's central idea: the opposite of play is not work. It's fear. And most people, most of the time, are in the fear state without knowing it.Where the Light Gets In by Ben Crowe is available now.Revolut Business

One of the primary reasons creatives stay stuck is that we are trying hard to make something “good” I tell aspiring authors I coach that the fastest way to write something terrible is to sit down hoping to write something amazing. Something profound. Something worth reading. Instead, if you sit down intending to tell the truth, the truth will take you exactly where you need to go. It might be messy. It might be painful. It might not inspire millions or make you famous. (Or to your great horror, it might). But it might become something more than you could have even dreamed about — because it was beyond your consciousness. Let go of trying to be good / make it good. Instead follow the inspiration, tell the truth, and trust what unfolds. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailPeace is one of the most marketed words in our culture, but we keep trying to buy it with the same tired substitutes: pleasure, status, control, and escape. We start by saying the quiet part out loud: you can eat, drink, smoke, hustle, and flex your way through life and still feel unsettled. The turning point comes with a clear claim that challenges both the religious and the skeptical: lasting peace of mind starts with authority, with the confession that Jesus Christ is Lord and that lordship is not just a title but an implied pledge of obedience.From there, we slow down and unpack what “Lord” actually means: power, ownership, and the right to direct a life. We connect that to the gospel story through the cross, the burial, and the insistence that resurrection power changes what fear can do to you. We also wrestle with the temptation to delay change, the voice that says, “later,” and the warning that waiting is not neutral. Psalm 23 becomes a practical map for restless hearts, naming what we crave most and why contentment is not complacency.Then the conversation pivots outward to civic life and moral leadership, arguing that injustice survives when leaders refuse to use the authority already in their hands. We tie that urgency to Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Peace Prize speech and his insistence that nonviolence is not passivity but a powerful moral force grounded in love. If you care about Christian discipleship, spiritual peace, civil rights history, or the ethics of power, this one connects the dots.Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review. What line from the episode stays with you? Support the show

Stuck in an ADHD pattern that keeps repeating? SHIFT is a collection of 120 guided audio experiences designed to help you see yourself and your ADHD brain differently. Explore SHIFT here: https://tracyotsuka.com/shift_Have you ever had a really productive day and still felt like you didn't do enough?You answered the emails. You made the calls. You went to the meeting. You finished the project. Maybe you even did the thing you had been putting off for weeks. And still, by the end of the day, your brain was already moving on to everything you missed, forgot, or still needed to do.Today, I want to talk about why success does not always feel like success for ADHD women.Our brains are often scanning for what is unfinished, unresolved, or potentially threatening. So even when we complete ten things, we can still end the day focused on the one thing we did not get done.But today, I want you to practice noticing what is going right. Noticing your progress. Noticing the effort it took. Noticing the evidence that you are capable, that you do follow through, and that you can do difficult things.Because success does not create confidence when we ignore it. Success creates confidence when we notice it.If you have ever struggled to feel proud of yourself, even after doing so much, this episode will help you pause long enough to collect the evidence your brain keeps overlooking.Timestamps:[00:00 – 03:58] Why Success Does Not Always Feel Like Success[03:58 – 06:22] How Negativity Bias Keeps Us Focused on What Is Unfinished[06:22 – 07:15] Breathwork Practice[07:15 – 08:28] Gratitude Check-In and Noticing What You Have Done[08:28 – 10:10] Reassessing Your SUD Score and Collecting the Evidence[10:10 – 11:00] Closing Reflection and SHIFT InvitationADHD isn't a productivity problem. It's an identity problem.That's why most strategies don't stick. They were not designed for how your brain actually works. If you're ready to stop fighting your brain and start seeing yourself differently, explore SHIFT here: https://tracyotsuka.com/shiftExplore more from me:

If you've tried therapy, medication, journaling, and every mindset tool available — and you're still anxious — this episode is for you. Dr. Russell Kennedy, physician, neuroscientist, and certified trauma therapist, makes the case that anxiety doesn't start in your mind. It starts in your body, as a physiological alarm that's likely been there since childhood. And until you address the alarm directly, you're only ever managing symptoms. Dr. Kennedy explores why perimenopause turns up the volume on anxiety that felt manageable before, why overachievement is just another way of outrunning the alarm, and what you can actually do — today — to start healing from the body up. Fair warning: Dr. Kennedy takes Dr. Stephanie through a live exercise to find her body alarm. There were tears in the production room.

Most of us spend a huge amount of our lives trying to make people understand us. The long explanation. The third re-phrase. The 3am perfect sentence. The screenshot we send to a friend. The argument we have with our partner for the fifth time.   We think we're looking for resolution. We're actually looking for something else. And in this episode, Monique names it — and offers a way to put it down that will quietly change your relationships and your nervous system at the same time.   In this episode: — The hidden hunger underneath the constant need to be understood — Why even when people finally agree, the relief only lasts an hour — Why some people in your life are simply not built to see what you see — and why that doesn't mean the relationship is broken — A small, surprisingly powerful practice for witnessing yourself before you go hunting for one outside   The 10 Minute Mind®   Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next…

Why Are Middle Managers Being Set Up to Fail? (And How to Fix It) with Kristien Turner Are middle managers facing an absolute existential crisis? According to today's guest, the answer is a resounding, 100% yes. In this episode of Truth, Lies and Work, Al and Leanne sit down with Kristien Turner, founder and CEO of TK Talent Group, who works with global brands across the Americas and Europe to solve the modern talent crisis. Together, they pull back the curtain on why middle managers are drowning under the weight of AI disruption, corporate layoffs, and a severe lack of actual leadership training. If you are a middle manager who feels like they are drowning, or an executive wondering why engagement numbers are plummeting, this episode offers a raw, practical roadmap to reclaiming control of your career and leadership strategy.

What if the goal of healing isn't to stop hurting? After betrayal, it's natural to want the pain to go away. Many betrayed partners work tirelessly to feel better, while recovering partners often believe their job is to make sure their partner never hurts again. But what if that shared goal is actually keeping both of you stuck? In this episode, we challenge the belief that successful healing means the absence of pain. We explore why discomfort is an unavoidable part of being human, how betrayal pain is different from the everyday hurts that exist in every relationship, and why trying to eliminate all pain can actually create resentment, anxiety, and disconnection. __________________________________ Download the Free Video Resource: Rekindle Romance After Betrayal Romance doesn't come back through pressure or pretending everything is fine. It returns when safety is rebuilt slowly and intentionally. When your nervous system begins to calm, connection becomes possible again. This training will help you understand what needs to happen first – so you're not trying to rebuild intimacy on a broken foundation. Get your copy here. ______________________________ Download the Free Resource: You, Me, Us - A Way Forward After Betrayal When betrayal has shaken your relationship, it can feel impossible to know where to begin. This free 15-minute video and companion worksheet will help you steady yourself, support your partner, and begin caring for the relationship between you. Get your copy here. ______________________________ Join the Courageous Together™ Program Courageous Together™ isn't just another course, it's a trauma-informed roadmap that holds both of you in the healing process. If you've ever wondered “Where do we even start?” After betrayal, this program gives you the clarity and structure you need. It meets the betrayed partner's need for safety while guiding the recovering partner toward real accountability, creating a path forward that neither of you has to figure out on your own. Healing from betrayal is overwhelming in isolation, which is why Courageous Together™ brings you expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community of couples walking the same road. Inside, you'll find a step-by-step framework, live support opportunities, and the reassurance that you're not alone as you rebuild safety, restore trust, and move toward genuine connection. You'll have access to: A structured healing framework with step-by-step guidance Video lessons and worksheets to build safety, accountability, and connection The option to join live group circles and support calls with me A private, secure community of others walking the same path Learn more and join us inside Courageous Together ______________________________ Stay Connected Website YouTube Instagram Facebook If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it. And don't forget to leave a review! We'd love to hear how this podcast is supporting your healing journey. __________________________________ Watch on YouTube Prefer video? You can watch full episodes of From Crisis to Connection on our YouTube channel __________________________________ About Geoff Steurer I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) with 25+ years of experience helping individuals and couples heal from the devastation of sexual betrayal and broken trust. I am the founder of the Courageous Together program, co-host of the From Crisis to Connection podcast, and co-author of Love You, Hate the Porn. My work integrates trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and practical tools for creating lasting safety and connection. I've been married to my wife, Jody, since 1996 and we are the parents of four children. About Jody Steurer Jody is the co-host of the From Crisis to Connection podcast, where she brings her thoughtful, common-sense perspective to conversations about healing, trust, and connection. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and is an ACA-certified coach. Jody has years of experience in corporate training, small business leadership, and family life, and raising four children (two of them neurodivergent). She loves watercolor painting, landscape design, spending time outdoors, and snow skiing.

Hey friend,  Are you eating what feels like a decent diet but still dealing with joint pain, rashes, brain fog, or anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere? Have you ever suspected a food might be connected to your symptoms but talked yourself out of actually cutting it out? Does figuring out what to eat in summer feel like one more decision your brain just doesn't have room for? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience cutting gluten — the rash, the joint pain, the anxiety that cleared when I finally committed to removing it — and walking through what inflammatory foods actually do to a body managing chronic illness. Plus the one simple prep move (a protein ready to go and veggies cut up) that takes decision-making out of eating so you can actually follow through.   Resources and Links Mentioned Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching   Related Episodes: 229. Why Chasing Health Trends Is Keeping Exhausted Chronic Illness Moms Stuck — And the Simple Framework That Actually Works 225. Exhausted but Can't Sleep? The Coffee Habit Stealing Your Deep Sleep   Connecting with Me Contact → hello@ashleybraden.com Podcast → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube    

What if the reason your business feels so much harder than it "should" - the flat months, the drained Wednesdays, the strategies that work for everyone but you - has nothing to do with your discipline, your focus, or how much you want it? What if you've just been handed the wrong manual? In this episode, I take you through one client's entire 2026 so far - anonymised, but every detail real. She started in the red: foggy, exhausted, doubling her prices on someone else's advice, certain she was the problem. By June she'd taken two guilt-free holidays and built a business that runs without her. And here's the part that matters: she didn't do it by working harder. Every single shift happened the moment she stopped pushing. Because the thing that was broken was never her effort. It was the instructions she was running on. You have a way you're built to earn, to grow, to rest, to lead - as specific as a fingerprint. Almost nobody is running on theirs. They're running on a manual handed down by a coach built nothing like them, and then blaming themselves when it doesn't fit. This episode is about what happens when you finally read your own. This is chart-based business architecture - your birth chart read as an operating system for how you actually run a business. Not horoscopes. Not how you'll feel on Tuesday. The actual instructions: how you're built to lead, sell, decide, and earn. If something in this lands - that quiet "oh, that's me" - that's not random. That's the part of you that already knows it's been running the wrong manual.

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Here's what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup_____You bought the planner. You loved the planner. You were absolutely, positively sure this planner was going to change your life.And then, by March, you forgot it existed.When we moved out of our family home of 25 years, I found boxes. Boxes and boxes of barely used planners I'd been saving for who knows why. For a long time I thought that meant something about me. That I wasn't disciplined enough. That everyone else got some secret instruction manual for adulthood that I'd missed.But the women I work with aren't lazy or unfocused. They're brilliant, driven, running companies and raising families. And they can't stick with a planner either. That's when it clicked. This was never a planning problem. It's a time problem, a decision problem, and an emotional regulation problem. Planning is just where those show up.In this episode I talk about why ADHD brains experience time differently, why importance alone won't get you started, why most planners quietly set you up for an impossible day, and why one meaningful goal beats ten random ones.If you've got a planner graveyard sitting in a drawer somewhere, this one is for you. The question was never what's wrong with you. The question is what kind of system actually works for your brain.Resources:Get the planner: https://tracyotsuka.com/planner Use code PODCASTPLANNER for $10 offWebsite: tracyotsuka.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tracyotsuka YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tracyotsuka4796FREE 3-days to Fall in Love With Your ADHD Brain training on Jan 6th:  https://tracyotsuka.com/ilovemybrain Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Here's what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com Send a Message: Your Name | Email | MessageIf this podcast helps you understand your ADHD brain, start with my free training: Stop Trying to “Fix” Your ADHD. You're Not Broken.ADHD isn't a productivity problem. It's an identity problem.That's why most strategies don't stick. They were not designed for how your brain actually works. If you're ready to stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits, start with the free training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signupConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyotsukaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heytracyotsukaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyotsuka/Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://tracyotsuka.com/adhd-bookVisit our website: https://tracyotsuka.com

What if stress isn't actually the problem? What if the real issue is that your body never got to finish the stress response? In this episode, we revisit one of the most powerful conversations we've ever had on the podcast: why healing isn't about becoming calm all the time and how sacred rage, movement, and emotional expression may actually be the missing piece to your healing. Using the archetype of the Hindu goddess Kali, we explore the difference between suppression and regulation, why so many yogis get stuck in spiritual bypassing, and how somatic practices help the body finally complete the stress cycle. We explore:

Parents are being sold creativity like it's a subscription box. Workshops, kits, frameworks, scripts: the message being that your kid needs more imagination and it's your job to install it. Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist and Don't Call It Art, has a different take: your kid already has it. The imagination, the playfulness, the willingness to not-know — it's all there. The question isn't how to give it to them. It's how to stop blocking it. And maybe, while we're here, how to get a little of it back ourselves. Dr. Becky and Austin talk about what creativity actually needs to thrive (not a workshop), what so-called "problem kids" and great artists have in common, why your kid's obsession with garage doors is not a problem, the link between play and depression, the game that got Austin through the pandemic, and the teeth-brushing song Becky invented entirely by accident. Read Dr. Becky's ideas for how to be a playful parent when you don't feel like playing. * From the newborn days to the teen years, Good Inside now supports parents through every stage of childhood — with practical guidance for the moments that matter most.  Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Play-Doh: Shop Play-Doh at Walmart for a summer of imaginative play Skylight: Get $30 off a 15-inch Skylight Calendar at myskylight.com/becky LMNT: Get a free gift with your purchase at drinkLMNT.com/goodinside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Stop trying to prove yourself. Start trying to improve yourself. One keeps you stuck performing for other people. The other keeps you growing for yourself.” - Fio BrosCheck them (and their Newsletter) out here!

Stop trying to do it all. This Father's Day episode is your wake-up call—how to be the kind of dad, spouse, and leader who shows up when it matters. My special guest is Jay Bilas. You know Jay as one of ESPN's most trusted basketball voices. He joined ESPN in 1995 and has spent decades on the biggest stages in the sport, from College GameDay to the top men's college matchups every week, plus NBA Draft coverage and major studio shows. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court. Jay was a four-year starter at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski from 1982 to 1986. His 1986 Duke team set the NCAA record for the most wins in a single season with 37. While Jay was an assistant coach under Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils won back-to-back National Championships in 1991 and 1992. Jay has also distinguished himself on Twitter, having been named to Sports Illustrated's “Twitter 100” for being among the 100 most essential Twitter follows in sports, and one of the 25 Most Powerful People in Sports Media by The Big Lead. Since 1992, Jay has been a licensed attorney with the law firm of Moore & Van Allen, PLLC, where he has specialized in commercial litigation. He serves on the National Board of the Coaches vs. Cancer Organization, the Board of Advisors of the Duke Brain Tumor Center, and the Board of Directors of The V Foundation for Cancer Research. This conversation isn't about basketball. It's about presence, priorities, and the quiet power of doing the right things when nobody's watching. In this episode, Jay gets real about: Why preparation is a form of toughness—and how it creates calm and confidence The trap of believing you can “have it all” (and what to do instead) The Father's Day truth that hits hard: what your family actually needs from you What kids remember most—and the simple standard that changes everything Jay's one-line job description for fathers: “Be there 100% when you're there.” This is your Father's Day wake-up call. Listen—and then make one change your family will feel this week. Follow Jay: @jbillis on X and Instagram.

Hey there, lovely listeners! In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of being a woman in business. We discuss how the cognitive load impacts us differently compared to men and why it's not just about being busy, but avoiding burnout. I share striking statistics on women's mental loads at home, caregiving, and the business world, highlighting how these influence decision fatigue, undervaluing time, and saying yes too often. We talk about practical strategies for delegation, setting boundaries, and lowering domestic standards. Remember, it's not about perfection but surviving and thriving in a system stacked against us. Your business can come first, it's okay to say no and prioritise yourself! **Key Takeaways** 1. Women carry a disproportionate mental load. Prioritize self-care. 2. Undervaluing your time leads to burnout. Charge your worth. 3. Delegate tasks at home and in business to lighten your load. 4. Boundaries aren't selfish; they're necessary for mental health. 5. One action can ripple positively. Start by saying yes to help.

Stuck in an ADHD pattern that keeps repeating? SHIFT is a collection of 120 guided audio experiences designed to help you see yourself and your ADHD brain differently. Explore SHIFT here: https://tracyotsuka.com/shift_Have you ever noticed that some tasks feel impossible to start, even when they are not actually difficult?Maybe it is an email, a budget, a project, a decision, or one small thing you keep avoiding. From the outside, it looks like procrastination. But what if the task is not the real problem?In this first Monday Shift episode, I want to introduce you to a new way of looking at avoidance. Instead of asking, “What's wrong with me?” I want you to ask a better question: “What does my brain think this means?”Because sometimes your ADHD brain is not resisting the task itself. It is reacting to the meaning attached to it.If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to begin something that should be simple, this episode will help you look underneath the avoidance with curiosity instead of judgment.Resources:SHIFT: https://tracyotsuka.com/shiftFree resources: https://tracyotsuka.com/learnGet the book, ADHD for Smart Ass Women: https://tracyotsuka.com/adhd-bookJoin Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy: https://tracyotsuka.com/aokVisit my website: https://tracyotsuka.com/Explore more from me:

Send us Fan MailMost people think accountability means admitting when you're wrong. It doesn't.Real accountability is taking ownership and changing your behavior. That's where growth happens.In this episode, we discuss why accountability is leverage, how boundaries create healthier relationships, why some people stay stuck in the same patterns, and how leaders can create stronger teams through clear expectations and communication.What area of your life needs more accountability right now?Accountability is leverage.#Accountability #Leadership #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelopment #Success #Business #Entrepreneur #Growth #PodcastSupport the showLearn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

Let's get into it! Some topics from today's episode include:⭐️The common mistake of trying to overhaul everything at once⭐️How the ROCK method (Recognize, Organize, Cultivate, Keep Becoming) supports habit formation⭐️Why focusing on one habit at a time accelerates fat loss and overall health⭐️The importance of awareness before restriction in fat loss⭐️Practical tips for habit stacking and environment cultivation⭐️Why failure is just feedback and how to stay consistent despite setbacks⭐️The role of identity in becoming the woman who effortlessly maintains her health⭐️The significance of mindset shifts over more information⭐️How to implement the habit of tracking food and calories without overwhelm⭐️Key advice for long-term success and self-trust buildingIf you have a chance, please rate and review the podcast so more women just like you can learn more about the Rockstar way! I appreciate you for your support and love ❤️Rock That Fitness Links:⭐️Link to join Rock That Fitness Membership Today https://www.rockthatfitness.com/rock-that-fitness-membership⭐️Join the Rockstar Fit Chicks Weekly Newsletter  https://rockthatfitness.kit.com/e10d0c66eb⭐️Check Out Our Exclusive Offer for Extensive Lab Work with Marek Health ⁠https://www.rockthatfitness.com/rock-that-fitness-marek-health⭐️Head to the Rock That Fitness Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rockthatfitness/ ⭐️Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/we-got-thisLicense code: RBWENWHGXSWXAEUE

Stop Trying to Keep Everyone Happy: 5 Permission Slips You Need TodayWhat happens when you speak honestly, hold a boundary, or make a decision that is right for you, and someone else does not like it?In this episode, John shares the story behind a recent one-star podcast review and the reminder that followed: not every criticism is an instruction, not every misunderstanding requires a rewrite, and not every disappointed person deserves a vote in your next decision.This episode is about learning to listen thoughtfully without abandoning yourself.John walks through five permission slips for navigating criticism, boundaries, business decisions, and the exhausting habit of trying to prove yourself to people who may never fully understand you.Because two things can be true.Someone can feel disappointed by your decision, and your decision can still be right.Someone can misunderstand your intention, and you can still know that you communicated honestly.You can care deeply about people, and you can still protect your peace.In This Episode, You Will Learn Why being misunderstood does not always mean you communicated poorly  How to separate useful feedback from criticism that asks you to shrink  Why disappointing someone is sometimes the healthiest business decision  How to hold a clear scope of work without apologizing for it  Why changing your mind can be a sign of growth, not failure  How simplifying your business can create better work and better profit  The difference between protecting your peace and avoiding a necessary conversation  Why the right client wants your expertise, not a yes person  How to stop proving yourself and start choosing better-fit relationships The 5 Permission Slips You are allowed to be misunderstood.  You are allowed to disappoint people.  You are allowed to change your mind.  You are allowed to protect your peace before you reach the breaking point.  You are allowed to stop proving yourself. A Question to Take With YouWhich permission slip hit you right in the chest today?Choose one.Write it down.Then take one action this week that proves you believe it.Send the email.Schedule the meeting.Clarify the scope.Review the agreement.Update your consultation questions.Decline the project.Make the decision.You do not need everybody else to approve before you move forward.Share This EpisodeSend this episode to the person who has been twisting themselves into a pretzel trying to keep everybody happy.They may need one of these permission slips too.Text Me a Message!FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN:Design feels natural.The business side doesn't.Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos.

Many writers assume that Christian stories are defined by clean content, religious themes, or explicit references to faith. But a Christian worldview is not a genre.In this episode of The Storyteller's Mission, Zena Dell Lowe explains why many faith-based stories feel preachy, emotionally shallow, or dramatically ineffective despite their good intentions. More importantly, she reveals how writers can create stories that communicate biblical truth at a deep structural level without relying on overt religious content.Through examples from Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, and modern storytelling trends, you'll discover the difference between worldview and genre, truth and signaling, and why some secular stories often resonate more deeply than many faith-based films.Topics Covered:• Christian worldview vs Christian genre • Why faith-based films often struggle • Storytelling and moral truth • Die Hard and biblical morality • Lethal Weapon as moral storytelling • Principles vs rules in story • The problem with preachy writing • Writing stories that resonate • Biblical worldview in screenwriting • Christian storytelling and cultureCHAPTERS00:00 A Secular Story Can Tell More Truth 01:12 What People Mean by "Christian Film" 02:00 Why Die Hard Matters 03:00 Principles vs Rules 05:30 Compassion vs Justice 06:30 What a Worldview Really Is 07:10 Genre vs Worldview 08:20 The Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Example 10:30 Why Nuance Matters 11:10 Secular Stories and Biblical Truth 11:25 Lethal Weapon vs Modern Storytelling 12:40 The Postmodern Worldview Shift 14:00 What Writing a Christian Worldview Actually Means 15:25 Stop Trying to Write Christian Stories 15:50 Why the Faith-Based Industry Struggles 17:35 What This Means for Writers 19:45 We Need More Truthful StoriesWatch this episode on YouTubeFree Resources for Writers:Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO Free Video Tutorial for ScreenwritingSign up for The Storyteller's Digest, my exclusive bi-monthly newsletter for writers and storytellers. Each edition delivers an insightful article or practical writing tip straight from me, designed to help you master your craft and tell compelling stories.The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube.  Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.

Trying to impress people with clever stories actually sabotages conversations. This book summary reveals the counterintuitive truth about effective small talk.

*This episode has been updated. Please re-download the episode to hear the latest version.Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Here's what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup_____You know what to do. So why can't you make yourself do it? If you have ever stared at one small task and quietly wondered what is wrong with you, I want to offer a different possibility.Nothing is wrong with you. Your brain already made a prediction about how that task was going to feel before you ever started, and a lot of the time you are not avoiding the task at all. You are avoiding that prediction. The email isn't an email anymore. It's criticism. The budget isn't a budget. It's shame. Once the task stops being the task, no amount of yelling at yourself is going to move you.In this episode I talk about why the same woman who can't answer an email can build a company, why your brain reaches for Instagram over the thing that actually matters, and the practical ways to break the spell: changing your visual field, moving your body, getting curious, and becoming a detective about what your brain thinks the task really means.If you have ever called yourself lazy for avoiding something you genuinely wanted to do, this one is for you. The problem was never willpower. It was the prediction.Explore more from me:

What if the biggest mistake in college admissions is trying to impress colleges instead of helping them understand who you are?In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins sits down with Susan Knoppow to discuss what admissions officers are actually looking for, why applicants often miss the point of essay prompts, and how a strong process leads to stronger essays.In this episode, Lisa and Susan discuss:How colleges evaluate applicants beyond grades and test scoresThe importance of supplemental essaysBalancing authenticity with strategy in the application processManaging the essay process without unnecessary pressureKey Takeaways: Many applicants spend too much time trying to sound impressive when admissions officers are more interested in whether they answer the question and reveal something meaningful about themselves.Personal statements are most effective when they focus on character and personal growth, while supplemental essays often provide evidence of fit, direction, preparation, and interest in a specific major or institution.Students do not need extraordinary accomplishments or dramatic stories to stand out. What matters more is self awareness, authenticity, and a clear understanding of their goals.A structured process that includes reflection, brainstorming, drafting, revising, and a realistic timeline can lead to stronger essays and less stress for both students and parents. “The lower the stakes, the better the student actually performs.” – Susan KnoppowAbout Susan Knoppow: Susan is the CEO and co-founder of Wow Writing Workshop, where she created the Wow Method, a simple, ten step process for writing college essays used by thousands of students, counselors, and educational consultants. A former executive speechwriter and copywriter, she is also a published poet and essayist. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and an MFA in Writing from Vermont College.Episode References:Download Susan's free 10 Step College Essay Writing Guide: https://wowwritingworkshop.com/flourishExplore admission by major at all 50 state flagship universities: https://courses.flourishcoachingco.com/majorsGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: THE CAREER IDENTIFICATION COMPASS: How To Be Certain Your 15 To 25 Year Old is On The Right Path to Launch With Confidence–Not Confusion: flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowessayexpertsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wowwritingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wowwritingworkshopWebsite: https://wowwritingworkshop.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanknoppow/Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Stop Trying To Sleep — a quiet reflection for your day. In this episode of Your Quiet Moment, we explore the gentle wisdom of slowing down and being present. Through relatable stories and practical insights, discover how small shifts in awareness can transform your daily experience. This episode invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most.

Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol EPISODE 7: The Sober Curious Secret - Stop Trying to Stop Drinking - Dry July, No Drama I know this sounds counterintuitive. Stick with me. All that stopping and starting - the trying, the failing, the trying again - plays havoc with our hearts and nervous systems when we are trying to cut back on drinking. In the methodology I teach, we call it The Pause. It is the very best preparation for taking a successful break from alcohol. Not white-knuckling it. Not battling. Pausing - and getting genuinely curious. If you are breaking your own heart on a daily basis - stop trying and start learning: Notice your routines, rituals and triggers around drinking Notice the actual physical and emotional experience of drinking - without judgement Become a data gatherer, not a failure counter Stop breaking your trust in yourself. Get into choice. This is how a sober curious 30-day break starts to feel effortless - and how alcohol becomes a genuine non-issue rather than something to white-knuckle your way through. This episode is part of Dry July, No Drama - a daily MidlifeAF podcast mini series with tips for cutting back on alcohol without willpower, labels or forever. My free resources below will help you prepare for and get the most out of your break. See links below: FREE TOOLS - four beautiful resources to help you drink less and feel fabulous: 1. 7 Steps to Take Back Control of Alcohol - the exact steps I took when I started out on this journey nearly five years ago. hoperisingcoaching.com/7-steps 2. Awareness Worksheets - if you do nothing else, working through the answers to these questions will change your relationship with alcohol for the better. hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in 3. Your North Star Visualisation - stops your brain freaking out about doing something unfamiliar. hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation 4. Grounding Meditation - you know that feeling when you have a drink and the body goes "aaaaaaaahhhhhhh" and everything seems to relax? What the body really needs is to ground - to come back home to self, and for self to feel lovely. That is what we work on in my live programs. We start every session with a grounding and connect with ourselves to find out what our body really needs when it thinks it wants to drink. hoperisingcoaching.com/grounding READY TO GO DEEPER? Ready to make alcohol a non-issue? Watch my free one-hour masterclass: 5 Surprising Ways Taking a Break from Booze Can Be Effortless and Change Your Life. One hour. Five shifts. Your take it or leave it relationship with alcohol starts here. WATCH NOW FOR FREE: hoperisingcoaching.com/masterclass Are you tired of the mental back-and-forth about drinking? I am running a FREE 3-Day Alcohol Reset on 23, 24 and 25 June, 7pm Melb/Syd (replays available). No willpower talk. No abstinence pressure. You can even drink while you do it. A judgement-free space to learn the tools to step into a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol. REGISTER FREE: hoperisingcoaching.com/3-day-reset Want a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol? Want to stop all the "will I, won't I" internal conflict around wine? I am running the Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment LIVE from Wednesday 1 July. 30 days. Small group coaching. Only 25 spots. Small, intimate and private. Rewire your brain and nervous system so you no longer have to reach for a glass to quieten your busy brain, calm your overwhelmed soul or socialise when your social battery is spent. Early bird pricing open now - $500 off the full price, plus two 1:1 counselling sessions with me and 3 webinars included (worth +$1,000). We won't run this live again until October. YOUR NEXT RIGHT MOVE STARTS HERE: hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment Change happens in a moment, my friends - the preparation for change takes a little bit of time. Take the time. You will be amazed at the difference it makes.

I've spent over a decade in the self-development space, and somewhere along the way, I began to see a pattern: the more people focus on healing, the more their lives start to revolve around what's wrong. More analyzing, more processing, more regulating and less living, less connecting, less being. So in this episode, I want to talk about something that might feel uncomfortable, even controversial: there comes a point when trying to heal all your trauma can actually keep you stuck and why you may need to stop, or at least do it very differently. LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.  Podcast Production by Aminur

Send us Fan MailTrent goes solo for a brutally honest talk about Air Force Basic Military Training changes, Special Warfare expectations, and the dangerous mindset that causes people to quit before they've even truly started. After spending more time around BMT and the Special Warfare training environment, Trent breaks down recent changes to Special Warfare flights, why trainees are stressing over losing dedicated pool time, and why most people are focusing on the wrong problem entirely.This episode digs deep into identity, pressure, expectations, and the mental trap of searching for “off ramps” instead of solutions. Trent explains why some people make it through the pipeline no matter what changes happen—and why others subconsciously start searching for excuses the second conditions become imperfect.Then he talks training philosophy, swimming adaptation, why your IFT pace should feel easy, how bad habits destroy candidates, and why purpose—not motivation—is the thing that actually gets people through hard selections.Bottom line: if you've already decided you're gonna make it, then the obstacles become problems to solve—not reasons to quit.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Another Trent Solo Episode 02:00 Working Around Air Force BMT 04:00 MTIs Know Who the Special Warfare Trainees Are 06:00 Carrying the “Special Warfare” Label 08:00 You Haven't Started Yet 10:00 The IFT Is the Real Starting Line 12:00 Changes to Special Warfare Flights 15:00 Losing Dedicated Pool Time 17:00 Why Guys Are Panicking About BMT Changes 19:00 Swimming Should Feel Like Running 22:00 Zone 2, Water Confidence & Volume 25:00 Stop Trying to Beat the Water 27:00 Focus on What You Can Control 29:00 Why Your Cals Need to Be Dominant 31:00 Old School Pipeline Stories 34:00 Looking for Off Ramps 37:00 The Guys Who Quit Easily 40:00 Injuries vs Excuses 43:00 Why Some People Never Let Go of the Calling 46:00 The “Itch” to Serve 49:00 Marriage, Commitment & Long-Term Thinking 52:00 Visit the End Goal—Then Return to Today 55:00 Attrition Rates Never Really Change 58:00 The Mindset That Always Wins 01:00:00 Purpose Over Motivation 01:02:00 Operator Training Summit Advice 01:04:00 Final Thoughts

Alright, if you want a raw, unfiltered elk hunting conversation from a guy who is absolutely obsessed with the game — this is your episode. Brandon Schmitz out of North Idaho joins the show for his very first podcast appearance, and let me tell you, this dude brings it. No fluff, no highlight reel — just honest elk hunting from a guy who has spent the last six years grinding through some of the most demanding country in the West. Brandon didn't grow up with a silver spoon handed to him in the elk woods. His dad lost the fire for hunting after wolves moved into North Idaho and wrecked what used to be some of the best big game hunting in the country. So Brandon had to figure it out himself, and that journey is exactly what makes this conversation so good. From his very first elk hunt — where his cousin smoked a bull that basically walked up to a truck parked in the middle of the road — to going toe-to-toe with grizzly bears, packs of wolves, and rutting bull moose in the same drainage, this guy has seen it all. Six-plus years in, Brandon still hasn't notched his tag, but don't let that fool you. This dude is FINDING elk — like, legitimately locating 20-plus bulls in a single season. The problem he keeps running into is the same one that trips up a ton of DIY hunters: closing the deal. We dig deep into that in this episode, and I think a lot of you guys are going to hear yourselves in Brandon's story. We talk about the mental side of solo hunting, what it really means to "be in striking distance," how to work a bull when your setup goes sideways, the art of building a bull's ego so he's absolutely fired up the next morning, and why sometimes the laziest move IS the right move. We also get into the very real challenges of elk hunting in grizzly and wolf country, the predator management problem that nobody in power wants to touch, and what it's like to be solo in the woods surrounded by apex predators that don't have a healthy fear of humans anymore. This is one of those conversations that reminds you why we love this thing so damn much — even when it's hard. Maybe especially when it's hard.This Episode's Sponsors TricerIf you're not running Tricer gear in the field, you're leaving performance on the table. I'm a huge fan of the RP Bipod — at 10.5 ounces, it is flat-out one of the best hunting bipods on the market. It comes with long and short legs, works with Picatinny and ARCA systems, and for $350 you're getting features that compete with bipods that cost twice the price. I've shot a pile of critters off this thing and I wouldn't leave home without it. Tricer makes more than just bipods, too — go check out their full lineup.Shop now: tricer.com | Use code TRO to save 10% off your order.Bridger WatchI built Bridger Watch because I was sick of pulling my phone out 100 times a day to check onX. The idea was simple: put maps on the watch so hunters can keep their phone in their pack and their eyes on the country. We set out to build the best smartwatch ever made for hunters, and I genuinely believe we did just that. If you're a watch guy and a hunter, there is nothing else like this out there.Check it out: bridgerwatch.comTimestamp Chapters0:00 – Intro & Sponsor: Tricer RP Bipod2:15 – Sponsor: Bridger Watch4:00 – Welcome & Brandon's Background | Growing up in North Idaho, impact of wolves on his dad's hunting8:30 – Getting Hooked | Brandon's first-ever elk hunt, cousin CJ kills a bull, truck in the road, borrowed gear, high school kids packing meat17:00 – Six Years Deep | Journey from first hunt to now — tagged out? No. Elk found? Absolutely.21:30 – Finding vs. Killing | Brandon's biggest skill and his biggest challenge; heavy glassing in thick country27:00 – The Mental Game of Solo Hunting | Decision fatigue, second-guessing, the ex-wrestler problem, and why being "lazy" sometimes wins33:30 – Striking Distance Philosophy | Cody breaks down the concept — be close, let things happen, stop trying to kill the elk and start trying to stay near the elk39:00 – Close Call on the Wallow | The mid-September herd bull story — moose sparring, 7 cows, drawn back, two steps short of a shot47:30 – Working a Bull After a Blown Setup | Building a bull's ego, bugling small, raking in the dark, keeping him fired up for first light54:00 – Grizzly Bear Encounter | Sow with three cubs, bear spray + pistol double-fisted, fog rolls in, the Snapchat decision1:02:00 – Getting Back on the Horse | Overcoming the fear, returning to the same hillside, the mental win of facing it1:05:30 – Wolf Country | Multiple wolf encounters — road wolves, pack following them out of the timber, wolves lighting off after a bugle1:13:00 – Predator Management Frustration | Grizzly population, government inaction, hound hunting, trapping, and the reality of wolf numbers in North Idaho1:18:00 – Bull Moose Problems | Moose responding to elk calls, moose following, Brandon's very close call with a bull moose 4 yards away1:20:00 – Wrap-Up & Good Luck | Final thoughts, gratitude, planning a return episode after the kill3 Key Takeaways 1. Stop Trying to Kill the Elk — Start Trying to Stay Close to ItOne of the most useful mindset shifts in this episode: instead of putting the pressure of "I need to kill this elk tonight" on every single move, just focus on getting into striking distance and staying there. Elk hunting rarely goes according to the exact plan, but things tend to happen when you're consistently close. Measure your days by time spent within range of elk, not by whether a shot materialized. This single reframe takes the anxiety out of solo hunting and keeps you in the game longer.2. Let Curiosity Kill the Cat — Silence Is a WeaponWhen a bull hangs up and won't commit, most hunters feel compelled to keep calling. Big mistake. A quiet elk is a suspicious elk — a quiet *location* is a curious elk. When you go dark after a bull responds, you're not losing the conversation, you're winning it. He'll start wondering where you went, and that curiosity will often pull him toward you. Learn to sit on your hands, let the shot clock run a little, and only break the silence if you truly feel him losing interest. When you do break it, try raking over calling — it's less demanding and gives you the chance to move.3. The Decision Fatigue Problem Is Real — Have a Plan and Commit to ItBeing physically tough enough to elk hunt is table stakes. The thing that actually determines success — especially for solo hunters — is the mental discipline to stick to a plan when everything is going sideways. It's easy to leave a drainage after a tough morning and convince yourself the elk blew out. It's harder to say "I committed to this spot for two days and I'm seeing it through." The hunters who string together good at-bats aren't necessarily the ones who work the hardest — they're the ones who make fewer panic decisions and have the confidence (sometimes fake confidence) to stay the course when doubt creeps in.

Join me live for 8 days https://cathyheller.samcart.com/products/born-for-this If you have ever pretzeled yourself to keep the peace, avoided a hard conversation, or woken up wondering how you got so far from yourself, this episode is for you. I sat down with human connection expert and author Mark Groves to talk about codependency, self abandonment, shame, and what it actually looks like to stop leaving yourself to belong to other people. We get into why telling the truth is the most radical act of self reclamation, how to know when you have outgrown an adaptive strategy, and why the boundary that feels like it will break everything is usually the thing that sets both people free.  • Join me live for 8 days https://cathyheller.samcart.com/products/born-for-this  • Follow Mark Groves on Instagram @createthelove  • Visit Mark at https://www.createthelove.com/  • Get your ticket to Cathy Heller Live: Divine Download in LA, August 2-3 https://cathyheller.com/summit/  • Join Cathy's Circle https://www.cathyheller.com/cathys-circle/  • Follow Cathy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/  • Want to work with Cathy? https://www.cathyheller.com/start-here/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - How Mark Groves Became a Human Connection Expert 3:44 - The Hardest Conversation He Ever Had (And Why It Led Him Back to Himself) 5:16 - Cathy's Codependency Wake-Up Call: "I Need to Be in All Seven Places" 7:03 - Why Belonging Wins Over Authenticity Every Time (And What to Do About It) 11:43 - Why Women Especially Struggle to Ask for What They Need 13:10 - "I Leave Me to Be With People Because I'm Afraid They'll Leave Me" 17:52 - The Dinner Party Where Two Strangers Admitted They Were Addicts — And It Was the Best Night Ever 21:21 - How to Get Into Your Shame Instead of Running From It 23:50 - The Meditation That Changed Everything: Welcoming Home Your Younger Self 27:09 - Going Back to Meet Your Seven-Year-Old Self 29:53 - How He Went From Viral Blog to Video — And Why He Was Terrified to Make the Switch 35:44 - The Biggest Way We Self-Sabotage (It's Not What You Think) 37:29 - Why Receiving Love Can Feel More Terrifying Than Losing It 40:11 - What to Do When You Ask Yourself What You Want and the Answer Is "I Don't Know" 45:39 - Stop Trying to Heal Other People — Inspiration Is Born From Self-Transformation 53:17 - Six Takeaways to Carry With You

Stop trying to control everything. Most leaders believe their job is to control outcomes, manage every detail, and have all the answers. But what if that mindset is actually making leadership harder? In this episode, Yining Wang joins me to discuss why the best leaders stop trying to control everything and instead focus on developing inner clarity, self-awareness, and purpose. Drawing on his experience advising leaders around the world, Yining explains how fear, uncertainty, and the need for control can cloud judgment and create unnecessary stress. We also explore resilience, entrepreneurship, the future of leadership in an AI-driven world, and why leaders who stay grounded in their values are better equipped to navigate change and uncertainty. If you're feeling overwhelmed by constant demands, rapid change, or the pressure to have all the answers, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership and decision-making. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the need for control can undermine leadership effectiveness How inner clarity leads to better decisions under pressure The connection between purpose, resilience, and long-term success Why entrepreneurs must learn to embrace uncertainty How AI is changing the future of leadership and work Practical ways to stay grounded in a noisy and rapidly changing world Yining Wang's Resources: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sincerealignmentgroup.com/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cadre of Men⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Farrow Skin Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salty Sailor Coffee Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leader Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Qualified Leadership Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most women have been trying to understand men the same way they understand other women. And it has never worked. Not because men are broken, but because nobody ever showed her how they actually work. Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist, sits down with Alison Armstrong, one of the world's leading experts on understanding men and the author of The Queen's Code, for a conversation years in the making. Together they break down why men and women keep missing each other, what women get catastrophically wrong about men, and what changes everything when a woman finally learns to see a man for what he actually is. Join the Secure Circle: FREE Community: https://circle.adamlanesmith.com/free-sign-up?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=6/4 What you will learn in this video: 1- Why men are actually more naturally committal than women and what is getting in the way of that commitment 2- Why the testosterone soaked brain is built for focus and why interrupting that focus is not just annoying but genuinely disruptive to his peace 3- Why a man working 16 hour days and giving everything he has can still hear that he is not enough 4- Why men concealing things from their partners is not dishonesty and what it actually is 5- Why respect matters more to most men than love and why women resist saying it even when they feel it 6- Why a man cannot commit to something he believes he cannot win at and what that means for marriage 7- Why 95 percent of a woman's happiness depends on herself and not on him and why that is actually good news 8- Why men scan for complementary strengths in a partner and why women compete instead of complement If you have ever felt misunderstood by the man in your life, or if you are a woman who cannot figure out why nothing you try is working, this conversation will show you exactly what has been missing.

My father felt no need to hold back when it came to knocking his kids off this know-it-all soapbox. It's actually very rude to constantly correct people. Then why do we do it?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Why Your Best Ideas Come When You Stop Trying

Listen. A former Israeli submarine commander walked into a boardroom at 31 with a hundred million dollar company behind him, and the first thing he told the room wasn't a strategy. It was this: "People who succeed don't try. They know." Here's the reality. You're not burning out because the market is tough. You're not losing deals because the competition is sharp. You're white-knuckling the steering wheel of a car that's already on fire, and the fire isn't external. It's the friction between what you think you know and what's actually true. Meir Ezra is the guy handing out gas masks in a chemical fire. Ex-Navy. Built a $100M empire by 31. Runs 24 companies across 27 countries. Coached over 10,000 people. And his message is the most dangerous one you'll hear this year: Your experience is your biggest enemy. Your mind is a hard drive of limitations. And the only competitive advantage left is learning how to delete it. Pay attention. This isn't "mindset" content. This is biological mechanics for the high-performer who's been vibrating with low-level panic for a decade and calling it hustle. Regulation isn't self-care. It's the only competitive advantage you have left before your heart decides it's done with you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why knowledge equals control equals income—and why you've been operating on bad knowledge your entire career The "fake reality" trap—the thing you're 100% sure is correct, but it isn't bringing the expected result How to actually learn—because if you didn't get 100% in what you learned, you got garbage The physics of the spirit vs. the mind—why energy work is still physical, and what "the mind" actually is Why cause lives in the future, not the past—and how that one inversion rewires your entire operating system The "virtuous loop" of pricing and value—why paying nothing creates a criminal, and paying too little creates stagnation The deal isn't closed by force. It's closed by the guy who isn't vibrating with low-level panic. And the panic? That's just nervous system debt. That's biological bankruptcy. That's your past running your future on a loop you never consented to. Stop trying. Start knowing. Your solvency depends on it. https://www.gprosperity.com/about  

This sermon is preached by Pastor Bogdan Kipko, Senior and Founding Pastor of Forward Church. We hope you are encouraged by the message from God's Word, and we are thrilled to help you find hope in Jesus.For more information about Forward Church, please visit: www.forward.fmTo listen to all audio messages from Forward Church, please visit: www.forwardchurchpodcast.comTo support Forward Church financially, please visit: https://bit.ly/fwdchurchFollow Pastor Kipko on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kipkoWatch all sermons from Forward Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kipkoTo get in touch with Forward Church or to request Pastor Bogdan Kipko to speak at your church or event, please send an email to: admin@forward.fm If you are visiting Southern California, we would love to have you come and enjoy the Sunday Service at Forward Church! 

Hey friend,  Has self-care started to feel like homework you didn't sign up for? Have you been listening to this show and feeling behind because you haven't done all the experiments? What if the answer for this week is doing less, not more? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. If you've been with me this last month, I've handed you a lot of experiments — the Doorway Reset, three things to stop doing at night, ten minutes of daylight, permission to enjoy fun, eating before your coffee, a caffeine curfew, stepping outside instead of the second cup. And if you're sitting there feeling behind because you haven't done all of them — this episode is your permission to stop. This one is short. No new framework. No new tactical win. Just a pause and a question: which ONE of these has actually stuck for you? Keep that one. Drop the rest, for now. Pick the ONE experiment from this month that's actually working — the one you didn't have to try at, the one your brain reaches for now without you having to remember it. Keep it. Drop the rest until further notice. Links mentioned: Coaching → https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Related Episodes: 218. Tired When You Didn't Do Much? How Emotional Stress Drains You 213. 4 Mindset Shifts to Break the Push-Crash Cycle with Chronic Illness Connect: Email → hello@ashleybraden.com YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms Next steps: 1. Join the Facebook group to connect with other moms 2. Follow the podcast so you don't miss the rest of this series 3. Learn more about coaching if you want deeper support  

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Are you tired of constantly striving, comparing, and wondering if you'll ever be enough? In this encouraging and truth-filled conversation, Barb is joined by bestselling author and speaker Karolyne Roberts to talk about her book The Beauty of Being: Strive Less and Live More with God as Your Guide. Together, they explore how we can let go of unhealthy mindsets and rest in our identity as a beloved daughter of God. If you're longing to feel secure in your identity, live more fully in the present, and walk confidently in God's purpose for your life, this episode will remind you that you are already enough.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Karolyne on Instagram Connect with Karolyne on Facebook The Beauty of Being: Strive Less and Live More with God as Your Guide Visit Karolyne's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Karolyne Roberts is a bestselling author and speaker who is blazing the trail for change-makers and transformational leaders around the globe. Through her YouTube channel, she impacts and inspires over 438,000 subscribers worldwide. Karolyne and her husband, Kal Roberts, are cofounders of Miss Eternity (misseternity.com). Karolyne's women's ministry, Dear Daddy (deardaddy.com), was created for women to embrace their God-given identity as daughters of the King and grow in intimacy with the Father. Karolyne is also the founder and CEO of the Writers Retreat (writersretreat.com), where she helps believers use their voice and writing to make an impact for the kingdom.

Women's minister, author, and Texas-born-and-proud Tasha Calvert joins Jennie for one of those conversations that just makes you exhale. Tasha gets honest about going through the motions for years — church attendance, all the programs, filling in every blank — while still missing the real thing, and how God used a crisis in her marriage to finally get through to her. They also talk about her new book Set Apart for More, why holiness has basically disappeared from our vocabulary, and why surrendering control is actually the most freeing thing you can do. Connect with us on social! Tasha: @tistashcalvert Levi: @levilusko Jennie: @jennielusko Fresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links] Get Tasha's book Set Apart for More: https://bit.ly/4tXFtgw Visit Tasha's website: https://bit.ly/42UsW2v Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Timestamps 00:02:00 – Santa Fe, New Mexico, and why every American city is starting to look the same 00:05:18 – Meeting her Houston husband at church — and the Baylor vs. A&M rivalry that almost doomed them 00:08:26 – The hard season: lawsuits, depression, and a sister's wake-up call about marriage 00:12:28 – When God said "shut up" — and how silence saved her marriage 00:34:58 – Why holiness has vanished from our vocabulary (and Tasha's mission to bring it back) 00:46:04 – Tasha closes in prayer for the listener who's exhausted and ready to let go

In this episode of Get Unstuck, we are breaking down one of the most freeing — and uncomfortable — truths in relationships, wellness, and life: You do not control other people. Not your partner. Not your family. Not your friends. Not your community. Not your outcomes. And the moment you stop trying to manage how other people think, respond, or behave… is the moment your nervous system finally starts to settle and your energy comes back to you. In this conversation, we explore why over-explaining, over-giving, and over-functioning keeps you stuck in cycles of stress and emotional exhaustion. We talk about what it actually costs you to constantly try to get people to understand your perspective, and why personalizing other people's behavior pulls you further away from yourself. You'll learn how to: stop over-functioning in relationships release the need to control outcomes stop personalizing other people's behavior regulate your emotional responses faster return to yourself instead of spiraling outward And how this pattern doesn't just show up in relationships — it shows up everywhere. In your body. In your habits. In your food choices. In your fitness consistency. In your ability to stay aligned with yourself. This is a nervous system and identity pattern — not just a mindset issue. And this is exactly where BOOM comes in. BOOM is a 300+ page identity and behavior system designed to help you interrupt these patterns at the root so you can stop abandoning yourself in real time and start moving differently in your life.

Running it back to Allison's interview with. Dr. Aliza Pressman. Dr. Pressman is a developmental psychologist, bestselling author, and host of Raising Good Humans - and she's here to tell you that you're probably doing better than you think. They cover sleep training myths, how to create calm in a chaotic home, and how to prepare your older child for a new baby. This is the permission slip every mom needs to give themselves grace.Sponsors: Peloton: Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go.Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+at onepeloton.comNutrafol: See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code SUNDAYQuince: Quince: Go to Quince.com/sunday for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Gatorade: Visit Gatorade.com to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Why do you keep replaying what happened, trying to figure it out, and searching for answers that never seem to feel like enough? In this episode, we break down the psychology behind the need to understand "why"—why your brain craves answers, why your ego keeps you stuck in the loop, and why even when you get explanations, they rarely bring the closure you're looking for. We explore cognitive closure, attachment activation, and how overthinking becomes a way to regulate emotional pain. You'll also learn why other people often can't give you the clarity you're looking for—and why continuing to search for it can keep you stuck longer. In this episode, we cover: Why your brain craves explanations and certainty The psychology behind rumination and overthinking Why answers rarely bring the closure you expect The role of ego in needing a clear "story" Why people often can't give you real answers How to shift from needing answers to accepting reality You don't need the perfect explanation to move forward. You need to stop trying to solve emotional pain with intellectual answers. Become A Patreon: www.patreon.com/thepositivityxperience Let's Work Togther & Other Resources: www.thepositivityxperience.com  

In the first ever live coaching session of The Sabrina Zohar Show, Sabrina sits down with brand ambassador and content creator Judit Moreno for an unfiltered conversation about anxious attachment, the father wound, and why so many of us keep dating emotionally unavailable men. They unpack how childhood shapes adult relationship patterns, what love bombing does to your nervous system, and why self-abandonment can feel like home when chaos was your blueprint for love. If you have ever wondered why you keep attracting the same partner in different bodies, spiraled in anxious attachment dating cycles, or felt like you are "too much" in relationships, this episode is for you. Sabrina walks Judit through real-time inner child work, reparenting, and the powerful mindset shift from wanting to be picked to actually choosing yourself. A must listen for anyone working on attachment theory, healing childhood trauma, and breaking toxic dating patterns for good. Pre-order Sabrina's book coming out October 2026,⁠ "Why Am I Like This?"⁠ If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  ⁠HERE!⁠ If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself ⁠HERE!⁠ Get Ad free ⁠HERE!⁠  Watch on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on my video. Want to work with Sabrina? ⁠HERE!⁠  Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show ⁠HERE!⁠  Don't forget to follow ⁠Sabrina⁠ and ⁠The Sabrina Zohar Show⁠ on Instagram and ⁠Sabrina ⁠on TikTok! Video now available on ⁠YOUTUBE!⁠ Please support our sponsors! Go to Quince.com/SABRINA for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/SABRINA #Tumble #ad ============================= Chapters: 00:00 First Live Coaching Session 05:15 Anxious Attachment & Father Wound 10:36 When Anxiety Takes Over Your Body 14:47 Be Picked vs. Picking Yourself 19:30 Toxic Love, Gaslighting & Cheating 24:38 Normalizing Chaos in Childhood 29:39 Why Chaos Feels Like Love 35:27 Who Are You Without Struggle? 41:08 Loving the Parts You Hate 46:13 Shame, Guilt & Reparenting Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices