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

On Melissa Wood’s show, Jay opens up about the practices and perspectives that keep him grounded in a world that rarely slows down. Their conversation moves beyond routines and rituals, diving into what it really means to find peace within yourself while navigating pressure, ambition, relationships, and everyday chaos. Together, they explore how stillness is built through self-awareness, presence, and the courage to listen to your inner voice. Jay shares lessons from his upbringing, life as a monk, and marriage, while Melissa reflects on healing, motherhood, and breaking old patterns. From meditation and breathwork to love and emotional growth, this conversation is a reminder that the smallest daily choices often shape the deepest transformation. In this episode you'll learn: How to Listen to Your Inner Voice How to Stay Grounded Under Pressure How to Stop Feeding Negative Thoughts How to Build Stillness Within Yourself How to Create Healthier Relationships How to Reconnect With Yourself Daily How to Stop Trying to Change Your Partner No matter where you are in your journey, there is still space for healing, clarity, love, and change. Keep showing up for yourself. Keep planting the seeds that align with the life you truly want. The Move With Heart podcast features Melissa Wood-Tepperberg's personal stories, triumphs, philosophies as well as those of her mentors who will join the show to share their wisdom. Check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-with-heart/id1621097400 With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 05:41 How To Build Inner Peace 08:13 Lessons From a Hardworking Mother 11:36 Learning to Be Still 18:47 Your Mind Comes First 21:46 Are You Planting Seeds or Weeds? 27:24 The Fear of Making the Wrong Choice 31:28 Finding Calm in the Chaos 36:40 Jay’s 3 Daily Meditation Practices 43:26 Aligning Your Mind and Body 51:53 The Power of Mantra Meditation 54:28 Trusting the Bigger Plan 59:32 What Is Your Deepest Desire? 01:03:47 Staying Connected in Long-Term Love 01:09:14 Inspire Your Partner Without Changing Them Episode Resources: Website | https://mwh-production.melissawoodhealth.com/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodhealth/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodtepperberg/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@melissawoodhealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*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.

Jay taps into the question so many people quietly carry: “Is this really what I’m meant to do?” With honesty and clarity, he challenges the myths we’ve been taught about purpose, that it’s a single calling, that passion comes first, or that clarity arrives before action. Instead, Jay reframes purpose as something you build through curiosity, experimentation, and small, consistent steps. He reminds us that most people aren’t lost, they’re avoiding what they already know because of what it might cost. Jay offers a practical framework for finding direction. He points to the things that come naturally, what deeply moves or frustrates you, the challenges you’ve lived through, and even who you envy as signals worth paying attention to. These aren’t random, they’re clues guiding you toward the work that’s truly aligned with you. The message is simple but powerful: stop waiting for certainty, start moving, and trust that clarity comes through action. In this episode you'll find: How to Find Your Purpose How to Turn Passion Into Purpose How to Start Before You’re Ready How to Overcome Fear of Failure How to Build Confidence Through Action How to Become More Yourself The quiet ideas you keep returning to, the things that light something up inside you, the dreams you keep pushing aside, they matter for a reason. Start where you are, with what you have, and trust that clarity often comes after action, not before it. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 00:00 Intro 01:21 The Biggest Lie About “Following Your Passion” 02:20 The Myth of Having One True Calling 03:25 Why You Won’t Feel Certain When You Find It 04:06 Your Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be Your Job 05:36 4 Real Places to Look for Your Purpose 11:02 4 Hidden Obstacles That Keep You Stuck 14:50 Stop Trying to “Find” Your Purpose — Start Testing It 16:25 The 1% Rule That Changes Your Direction 17:44 Stop Talking About It, Start Doing the Work 18:43 Your Environment Shapes Your Future 19:39 Discomfort Means You’re on the Right Path 20:27 The One Action to Take in the Next 48 Hours 22:26 The 3 Paths That Lead You to PurposeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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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  

Last week we sat with the cost of comfort. Today, we turn to comfort's restless cousin: striving. Most of us have a complicated relationship with achievement — driven by it, exhausted by it, quietly convinced that enough effort will finally get us somewhere. Dogen had thoughts. He opens the fascicle Bendowa with a puzzle: "This Dharma is abundantly present in each human being, but if we do not practice it, it does not manifest itself, and if we do not experience it, it cannot be realized." Not a permission slip for striving, nor a dismissal of it either, Dogen points to something stranger: the Dharma is already fully here — and yet it requires us. What kind of effort is that? And what does it mean for those of us who arrive on the cushion with an internal scoreboard already running? We explore together today.

Edmonton city council has approved what has been described as an alternative to a private tree protection bylaw. Plus, we take a look at proposed changes to Jasper Avenue and Whyte Avenue. But don't worry, they're not funded yet.(00:00) - Introduction (01:17) - Ad: U of A Reads (01:52) - Protecting private trees (08:56) - Stabilization centre (18:30) - Jasper Avenue New Vision (29:27) - Whyte Avenue BRT (39:12) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Protecting private treesOn the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgetsEdmonton wants to grow its tree canopy but some developers oppose bearing costEdmonton city councillors vote to expand tree planting securities for home buildersFor some residents across Toronto, this tree's fruit is anything but sweetStabilization centreEdmonton police 'stabilization centre' to hold people in crisisEdmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxicationEPS 2025 Annual Report: Highlights Public Safety Progress, Innovation, and a New Approach to PolicingApril 2023: Alberta backs program that offers addictions supports to people in Edmonton police custody2023: New Integrated Care Centre OpenJasper Avenue New VisionJasper Avenue New Vision107 Street Streetscaping: 99 Avenue to Jasper Avenue Design BookletYour turn: Jasper Ave, street labs, and biz censusWhyte Avenue BRTBus Rapid Transit Planning: BRT Route B2Prioritize Whyte Ave: Spring 2026 BRT Engagement StanceThis episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/readsSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

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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.

What if the reason you still feel stuck… is because healing was never meant to happen only through the mind?In Episode 199 of *Let's Break the Silence with Angeline*, Angeline Constantinou sits down with Nattacia Satie — Multi-Dimensional Voice Channeler, Transformational Sound Practitioner, and Light Leader — for a deeply powerful conversation about emotional transformation, voice activation, authentic self-expression, and spiritual healing.After a profound spiritual activation in 1988, Nattacia developed transformational work combining intuitive sound, energetic transmission, frequency healing, and voice activation to help visionaries, creatives, entrepreneurs, and seekers move beyond fear, emotional blocks, and self- suppression.In this episode, we discuss:✨ Why some people stay stuck even after years of healing work✨ Why relaxation doesn't work for everyone✨ The truth about emotional transformation✨ How voice activation bypasses overthinking✨ Healing emotional trauma through sound and frequency✨ Self-expression, spiritual awakening, and authentic living✨ Releasing resistance and reconnecting with your true voice✨ Why mindset work alone may not create lasting change This conversation is transformational for anyone who feels emotionally exhausted, spiritually disconnected, trapped in cycles of self-suppression, or ready to reclaim their authentic voice and power.

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.

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 Time Stamps: 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

For twenty years, women have been told to eat less, do more cardio, and chase a smaller number on the scale. In this episode, Brian gives women in their 40s and 50s permission to completely change the goal — and explains exactly why that shift is the thing that finally makes everything work.This episode covers the four things midlife women are not doing enough of, the one thing most are doing too much of, and what happens inside the body and mind when women stop chasing smaller and start chasing stronger.Timestamps:00:00 — The permission most women in midlife have never been given00:22 — Why "stop trying to shrink" is not what you expect to hear from a fitness coach00:45 — Permission #1: Eat more protein — why under-eating protein is working against you01:08 — Permission #2: Stop overdoing cardio — what excessive moderate cardio does to your hormones and metabolism in midlife01:32 — Permission #3: Lift heavier than you think you should — what real resistance training does for body composition and bone density01:52 — Permission #4: Prioritize recovery like it is part of the work — sleep, rest, and stress as training tools02:12 — Shifting the goal from what your body looks like to what your body can do02:32 — What Brian has seen inside the Applied Fitness studio when women make this shift02:52 — The closing permission: you are not broken, you just needed a new goalKey Takeaway: When women stop chasing smaller and start chasing stronger, everything shifts — body composition, confidence, energy, and the relationship with their own body. You do not need more willpower. You need a better goal.Resources & Next Steps: Ready to stop shrinking and start building? Comment RESET or visit 716fatloss.com to take the free metabolic quiz. Spots in the Fit Over 40 Transformation are limited — apply today at Applied Fitness in Williamsville, NY.Follow Applied Fitness: Facebook | Threads | LinkedIn #StrongAgain #FitOver40 #AppliedFitness #AgingStrong #StrengthIsTheCurrencyOfLife #WNYFitness #716Fitness

What if the biggest problem in your marriage isn't the argument… but the way you argue? In this episode of Married AF, we celebrate a huge milestone, 500,000 downloads, and then dive straight into one of the most important relationship communication conversations we've ever had: why so many couples are trying to win arguments instead of understanding each other.We break down the hidden communication habits quietly damaging marriages, emotional intimacy, dating relationships, friendships, and even faith conversations. From shutting down emotionally to mentally preparing your comeback while your spouse is still talking, we unpack why modern conflict resolution feels more exhausting than productive and what healthy communication actually looks like.We also walk through five practical tools for better marriage communication and healthier relationships:How to stop treating conversations like competitionsWhy undistracted presence changes everythingThe power of asking better questionsHow to find common ground even during disagreementWhy grace and truth matter in every hard conversationIf you're struggling with marital issues, emotional disconnect, intimacy challenges, recurring fights, or feeling unheard in your relationship, this episode offers practical marriage advice and support you can actually use. Whether you're newly married, dating, navigating relationship challenges, or simply trying to communicate better with the people you love, this conversation will challenge the way you think about conflict, happiness, love, and connection.This episode is packed with:Marriage adviceRelationship communicationConflict resolution toolsChristian marriage coachingEmotional intimacy insightsCommunication strategiesDating and newlywed adviceBiblical perspectives on relationships and ChristianityPractical support for healthier marriagesBecause sometimes the strongest marriages aren't the ones that never fight… they're the ones that learn how to fight without destroying each other.

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  

What This Episode Moves Through • the moment when control starts to loosen its grip without force • how overdoing slowly fades when you stop feeding it attention • the difference between doing the work & becoming the work • why nothing needing to be fixed can feel uncomfortable at first • the quiet shift from urgency into steadiness • what it feels like to live without bracing for what's next There was a point where pushing just… stopped working. Not in a dramatic way. Not in a breakdown. Just a quiet realization that doing more wasn't creating more. That the effort, the planning, the constant adjusting… wasn't landing the way it used to. And for a moment, that felt like something was wrong. This episode sits inside that space. Not the part where everything clicks into place, but the part where the noise settles & you're left standing in something unfamiliar. Something quieter. Something that doesn't need to prove itself. It's less about what to do next & more about what happens when there is no next step waiting. Timestamps 01:03 When there is no next step 02:03 Watching control soften over time 03:01 Creating from a different place 03:57 Expanding beyond just getting pregnant 04:24 Observing patterns without turning them into problems 05:23 The urge to rush & how it shows up 05:53 A different way of standing in your life 06:22 When pressure starts to dissolve 06:51 Letting uncertainty be enough 07:20 There is no finish line Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/what-happens-after-you-stop-trying-so-hard-to-conceive-during-ivf-infertility  Let's Do This Together

What if the reason your business feels exhausting…is because you're trying to build it from a blueprint that was never actually yours? In this episode, Brittney shares the behind-the-scenes evolution of her work after hosting Inevitability By Design in New Zealand — and the moments that completely changed how she sees visibility, success, and alignment. She breaks down:→ why forcing visibility can actually disconnect you from your purpose→ how aligned opportunities started arriving through referrals instead of pressure→ the difference between “making fetch happen” vs allowing reality to bend naturally→ what stabilisation actually looks like in business and wealth→ and why fluctuations no longer mean collapseBrittney also shares:→ the story of a 75-year-old woman rebuilding her family legacy through Divine Design→ how a 77-year-old businessman unexpectedly became a client→ and the exact moment she realised success no longer needed to feel volatile to be real. Because maybe the goal was never to force expansion.Maybe the real work is learning how to hold what's already trying to arrive.—Run your Wealth Stability Diagnostic inside SOL AI.See exactly:→ where your income is collapsing→ what your system is calibrated to hold→ and why success hasn't stabilised yet⁠https://portal.brittneyvangestel.com/sol-ai-2142⁠And if you're ready to stop rebuilding the same level over and over again— come into the room for Inevitability, By Design.

We start with a dumb question that turns into a real one: what happens when you stop trying to be impressive and just become yourself, fully and loudly? Between the bean jokes, the made-up “wordologist” vocabulary, and a quick detour through conspiracies, our guest Gyrodactyl (Garrett) lays out a simple personal development framework that actually sticks: if something about you bothers you, either change it or learn to love it. That sounds harsh until you realize it is also freeing, because it pulls you out of endless self-hate loops and into action.From there, the conversation gets honest about self-acceptance in the age of social media filters, “perfect” bodies, and constant comparison. We talk relationships and why the wrong partner can quietly kill your creativity, while the right partner makes you feel safe enough to be weird, playful, and ambitious. That shift from performing to belonging is a mental health upgrade most people underestimate.Then we go deeper on emotions. We push back on toxic positivity, make room for grief, and argue about sadness versus anger as motivation. What helps when you feel stuck is not a magic quote, it is basics you can control: sunlight, food, water, movement, and human connection, plus dropping rigid expectations and refusing to shame-spiral after you miss a step.If you like funny chaos with real takeaways on happiness, authenticity, emotional regulation, and relationships, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the mantra you want to live by next. Support the showYou can find us on social media here:Rob TiktokRob InstagramLiam TiktokLiam Instagram

Every spring and early summer, the pressure starts creeping in. You feel behind, frustrated, and suddenly convinced you need to “get serious” and fix everything fast.In this episode, Ashley talks about why urgency feels productive, why it usually leads to burnout, and how trying to catch up often pushes you further away from consistency. If you've been feeling the pressure to rush your progress before summer, this conversation will help you slow down, reset your mindset, and focus on what actually lasts.

For a certain kind of overachiever, "trying harder" isn't just a strategy — it's a moral duty. Kate Williams kicks things off with her guide to self-acceptance and the radical act of letting go, drawn from her book How to Stop Trying. Then, the second half explores what happens when ambition fuses with anxiety, with big ideas from The Happy High Achiever on keeping your edge without losing your sanity.

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.

Starting a business forces you to confront how much of your life has been built around fitting in.A real Business Owner Mindset begins the moment you stop managing perception and allow yourself to be seenFree Template Owner Identity Mindset:https://owner-identity.gr8.com/_Work with me 1-on-1 for personalized support:

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

Stessed about nighttime potty training? After this episode, you probably won't be. Today we're getting into the VERY BIG difference between daytime & nighttime potty training, what NOT to do to try and force it, and what you CAN do at the right time to help enable your child to get their successfully on their own. Tickets to Troop Potty Training are here! Join Us!Loved this episode? There is so much more where that came from:️Subscribe....leave a review....and share with your friends!Follow The Fun On IG: @BrittanySheehanSleepWork with me:1:1 Concierge Sleep PlansSleep CoursesPotty Training SupportThe B Hive Client Membership ProgramTake The Sleep QuizLearn More About Me & My ApproachRead Success Stories Say Hi: info@brittanysheehan.com

Trying to reach everyone is a great way to reach nobody. This week on Better Merch...Better Marketing, Kirby Hasseman and Jade Crider break down why dialing in your perfect niche client is one of the most powerful moves you can make in your marketing right now, explore the quiet luxury trend that is reshaping branded merch, and get candid in a marketing confessions segment about the beliefs they used to hold that they now know were costing them. Plus the most luxurious Product of the Week yet — buttery soft pajamas with a one piece minimum — and a Joy Report shout out to Mandy Taylor from CSB for bringing a fresh perspective to a classic industry. Get FREE access to the 5 Day Business Bootcamp at https://Bootcamp.HassemanMarketing.com

Why are you still in your 9-to-5?It's not the paycheck. It's not the schedule. It's fear. Fear of starting an online business.Fear of failing.Fear of not knowing what you're doing. If you feel stuck in your 9-to-5 and can't seem to get started with your online business, this episode explains why—and what to do about it. Learn how to overcome fear, build confidence through action, and transition into entrepreneurship without taking unnecessary risks. 5-Action Growth Path1. Stop Trying to Escape — Start Trying to Build2. Use Your Job as Fuel, Not a Cage3. Start Small — But Start Daily4. Build in Public — Even If It's Quiet5. Redefine the Challenge To have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcast. To find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recast Connect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

You feel it, don't you? That constant pressure to post more, create more, be more online — just to keep up. Meanwhile, your pipeline isn't moving the way it should. Here's what nobody's telling you: the top-producing loan officers I work with aren't stressing about their next post going viral. They're doing something different. Something that's been working since before social media existed. And it's making a massive comeback. In this episode, I'm going off-script to challenge the "post more" narrative that the gurus keep pushing. I'll share why IRL — in real life — local influence is outperforming the algorithm for the loan officers I coach. And I'll give you real stories from real LOs who've added $20M, $30M, even doubled their production — not by becoming influencers, but by becoming the go-to lender in their local market. You'll hear: → Why the "content creator" pressure is burning you out (and what to do instead) → The strategy that's landing LOs in front of 20-30 agents at a time → How one LO turned a single workshop into a spot on a national sales training call with 400+ agents → Why direct mail is working (yes, even with millennials) → Jeff Bezos's question that should change how you think about your business → Details on the Agent Referral Accelerator cohort launching May 21st If you're tired of feeding the algorithm and ready to build real relationships that generate real referrals — this one's for you.

What if the path to inspiring others starts with understanding yourself first? Kevin sits down with Bruce Mayhew to explore why inspired leadership starts with looking inward, not for self-focus, but to serve better and lead others. They discuss the connection between learning and leadership growth, the importance of saying "I don't know" as a pathway to curiosity and trust, and why so-called soft skills are better understood as human skills. Bruce also shares a powerful distinction between motivation and inspiration, reminding us that leaders cannot manufacture motivation in others, but they can create the conditions that help people do their best work. Along the way, they unpack why accountability should be seen as an opportunity rather than blame, how leaders must balance individual needs with team cohesion, and why organizations should focus less on trying to empower people and more on enabling their success. Listen For 00:00 Introduction: The Path of an Inspired Leader 01:33 Meet Bruce Mayhew & His New Book 03:06 The Big Idea Behind Inspired Leadership 04:18 Why Leaders Must Keep Learning 05:10 The Importance of Saying "I Don't Know" 06:06 Human Skills vs. People Skills 08:24 Balancing Individual Needs & Team Cohesion 11:14 Difficult Conversations & Positive Accountability 14:23 Millennials, Work & Leadership Identity 18:35 Inspiration vs. Motivation Explained 20:50 How Leaders Inspire Their Teams 24:06 What Organizations Must Do Better 25:18 Stop Trying to Empower People 27:11 Books Bruce Mayhew Recommends 29:08 Where to Connect with Bruce Mayhew 30:15 Kevin's Final Leadership Challenge: "Now What?" Bruce's Story: Bruce Mayhew is the author of The Path of an Inspired Leader: Inspire Greatness, Lead with Integrity, and Build a Loyal Team Culture. He is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and author, with interviews in CBC, CTV, Global Toronto: The Morning Show, and bylined articles in HuffPost and The Globe & Mail. He holds over 11 years of leadership experience working at one of Canada's top 5 banks, and over 20 years' experience helping people and organizations succeed. https://brucemayhewconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemayhewconsulting/ Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team at info@kevineikenberry.com.  Book Recommendations The Path of an Inspired Leader: Inspire Greatness, Lead with Integrity, and Build a Loyal Team Culture by Bruce Mayhew Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert The Witching Hour by Anne Rice Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry Like this? Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability with Michael Timms Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Upgrade your denim game with rag & bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code MYLETT at www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod What if the real reason you're stuck isn't a lack of talent… but the invisible patterns controlling your decisions, your confidence, and your ability to take action? In this mashup episode, I'm bringing together some of the most powerful minds on behavior, influence, discipline, and self-awareness to help you break through what's really been holding you back. You're going to hear from Zoe Chance, Trent Shelton, Alex Hormozi, and Dean Graziosi as we unpack the hidden forces that shape your life. And I'll tell you this right now, most people are not losing because they don't know what to do. They're losing because something internal is quietly sabotaging their execution. Zoe Chance breaks down the psychology of influence and why so many of us struggle to ask for what we want, whether that's in business, relationships, or life. Trent Shelton brings the truth about self-worth and discipline, reminding you that your standards determine your results. Alex Hormozi gets tactical and real about what it actually takes to win, why excuses are costing you everything, and how to build leverage through action. And Dean Graziosi shares how shifting your mindset and identity can unlock opportunities that have been sitting right in front of you the entire time. One of the biggest themes in this episode is awareness. Because once you become aware of what's holding you back, it begins to lose its power over you . Whether it's discouragement, fear, comparison, or the need for approval, these silent killers are showing up in your life every single day. And if you don't identify them, they will keep you stuck in the same patterns, the same results, and the same frustration. But the moment you see them clearly, you can start to take your power back. We also dive into the dangerous habits that rob you of happiness and momentum, especially comparison. When you compare your life to others or even to your past, you create unnecessary dissatisfaction and stall your growth . The truth is, your path is your path. And the faster you own it, the faster you can build something meaningful, impactful, and truly yours. This episode is about taking control again. It's about raising your standards, getting honest about where you are, and deciding that you are no longer going to let these hidden forces run your life. You don't need more information. You need more awareness, more discipline, and more intentional action. That's how you separate. That's how you win. Key Takeaways: Why awareness is the first step to breaking any limiting pattern in your life How discouragement, fear, and doubt quietly steal your dreams if left unchecked Zoe Chance's insight on why asking boldly is a skill that changes everything Trent Shelton's truth about discipline and raising your personal standards Alex Hormozi's no-excuses framework for executing at a high level Dean Graziosi's mindset shifts that unlock opportunity and growth How comparison creates unhappiness and slows your momentum The importance of taking ownership and controlling your internal state Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices