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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how memories are formed and how key neurochemicals, such as adrenaline, can be leveraged to enhance memory formation. I also share science-based protocols to enhance learning, strengthen memory recall and reduce the number of repetitions needed to retain new information. In addition, I discuss how exercise supports cognitive function and memory and explore unique memory phenomena such as déjà vu. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Memory (00:00:21) Sensory Stimuli & Memory Bias (00:01:54) Associations & Memory; Tool: Repetition (00:05:00) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:06:18) Stress, Adrenaline & Strengthening Memories (00:11:10) Caffeine & Stimulants, Tool: Timing to Enhance Learning & Memory (00:14:39) Tool: Naps & Sleep for Learning & Memory (00:16:56) Sponsor: AG1 (00:18:19) Increase Adrenaline to Enhance Learning & Memory, Chronic Stress (00:21:56) Adrenaline Boosts Memory: Centuries-Old Practice (00:24:03) Tool: Cardiovascular Exercise & Brain Health, Neurogenesis (00:26:11) Exercise, Osteocalcin, Hippocampus & Memory (00:29:37) Sponsor: LMNT (00:31:09) Tool: Photographs, Mental Snapshots & Improved Memory (00:34:08) Déjà Vu (00:36:22) Tool: Brief Meditation Practice to Enhance Memory (00:38:38) Recap Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you waking up at 3 am, heart racing, mind spinning, unable to shut off the fear, no matter what you try? Are months, maybe years of relentless bad news quietly aging you from the inside out? Science now proves it is. And science also proves you can reverse it, fast. Michael welcomes back Dr. Dawson Church, one of the world's leading EFT researchers with over 200 clinical trials to his name and 22,000 veterans helped to recovery from PTSD, a man who has also lived through the unthinkable. When his home burned to the ground in a California wildfire, losing everything overnight, Dr. Dawson didn't just survive it. He tapped his way through it, meditated through the ash and the grief, and discovered something extraordinary about what the human nervous system is truly capable of. His newest work, Spiritual Intelligence, maps the neuroscience of awakening itself, and the findings will blow your mind. This isn't about managing stress. This is about lighting up four hardwired circuits in your brain that make bliss, resilience, and genuine transcendence your new normal. Key Topics: Why a single EFT tapping session reduces cortisol by an average of 24%, and why chronic stress, left unchecked, can rob you of up to 24 years of your life. The truth about why talking about your problems doesn't work, and what tapping does in nanoseconds that talk therapy simply cannot. How Dr. Dawson's home burning down became the greatest proof of his life's work, and the one thing he did the very next morning that brought him back from dissociation. The 3 am wake-up hack: why you keep jolting awake in the middle of the night and the evidence-based technique to turn that window into deeper sleep. What the enlightenment network is, the four specific brain circuits that meditators grow bigger, stronger, and more connected, and how stress is the only thing shutting them off. Why we are literally hardwired for enlightenment, and the stunning data showing the human neocortex has grown 13% in volume in just one generation. How meditation has been shown to halt, and even reverse, Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage, growing key regions back within six months. EcoMeditation: the five-minute, evidence-based protocol Dr. Dawson created to get even the most scattered, over-stimulated minds into deep meditative states, fast. Why tapping is subtractive, and meditation is additive, and how combining them is the double whammy that breaks the trauma cycle for good. Your brain can build a brand new neural pathway in just 12 seconds. The four circuits of your enlightenment network: emotion regulation, focused attention, compassion, and reduced self-absorption, are already wired inside you. They`ve always been there. Stress is simply the switch that turned them off. And you, right now, have everything you need to turn them back on. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!
What do fear and stress actually look like in your puppy? In this education-packed episode, Amy gives you the foundation every puppy parent needs: how to read your dog's body language.Learn the clusters of signals that tell you if your puppy is relaxed, worried, or over threshold. We'll cover soft eyes vs. whale eye, loose bodies vs. freezing, and why a wagging tail doesn't always mean happy. Then we'll dig into the early stress signals most people miss, like lip licks, yawns, shake-offs, and head turns.You'll walk away knowing exactly what to watch for and what to do in the moment to help your puppy feel safe. Because a puppy who feels safe is a puppy who can learn.In this episode:How to read your puppy's eyes, mouth, ears, posture, and tailThe 10-step Canine Ladder of Stress and where to interveneCommon scenarios where stress signals get missedSimple ways to reduce stress and build confidencePerfect for: New puppy parents, anyone struggling with socialization, or dog owners who want to advocate for their dog better.Support the showFollow us on social mediaInstagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBellaSubscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources!Join our membership here.
Most men think they can't quit drinking because they lack willpower.They tell themselves they need more discipline, more motivation, or to just try harder next time. But that's not the real problem. In this episode, I break down the truth most men never hear: drinking isn't random, it's functional. It's solving something. Stress, pressure, boredom, loneliness, or the need to escape. And when you try to remove alcohol without replacing what it was doing for you, your brain fights back. Not because you're weak.Because you're wired for survival. We'll talk about why quitting feels so hard, what's actually happening behind the scenes, and how shifting your focus from willpower to structure can change everything. If you've ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of starting over, this episode will help you finally understand why, and what to do next. In this episode, you'll learn: Why willpower alone isn't enough to quit drinking The real reason alcohol becomes hard to let go of How habits form around stress, routine, and reward Why structure beats motivation every time The first step to breaking the start-stop cycle Ready to stop guessing and start building a plan? That's exactly why I created the 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — a simple, step-by-step daily framework to help you reset your habits, build discipline, and prove to yourself that you can do this. If you're ready to commit to 30 days and build momentum, you can start here: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if feeling better didn't have to take months or years to figure out, but could start today? On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr to talk about why so many people feel stuck in what he calls a “sympathetic spiral of doom.” Energy is low, recovery isn't what it used to be, and there's a constant sense of stress that doesn't seem to resolve. We walk through what's actually happening beneath the surface, why it can be so hard to break out of that pattern once you're in it, and how to start shifting your energy and recovery. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, we discuss: • Why you feel “tired but wired” and what it actually means for your body • What's keeping your energy low even when nothing obvious is wrong • How stress from your life and environment builds up and keeps you stuck • Why calming down doesn't always work—and what to focus on instead • How to start rebuilding your energy so your body can recover and adapt We shouldn't have to wait for something to go wrong to take action. The goal is to help your body function better so you can actually feel it day to day. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Perfect Amino, Korrus, Timeline, BON CHARGE, BIOptimizers and Pique. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Visit korrus.com/drhyman for 15% off their newest product OIO Sphere with code HYMANSPHERE15. Visit timeline.com/drhyman for 20% off a subscription on top of the new starting price of $79. Head to boncharge.com/hyman and use code HYMAN for 15% off. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. (0:00) Introduction and guest Dr. Scott Scherer (3:31) Understanding the sympathetic spiral of doom (5:06) Symptoms and signs of sympathetic overdrive (7:10) Sympathetic activation, mitochondrial function, and stress (10:02) Mitochondria: their role and impact in the body (12:31) Stress, metabolic dysfunction, and their effects (17:43) Nervous system, mitochondria, and the cell danger response (21:25) Survival, stress, and breaking the sympathetic spiral (23:11) Contributors to stress: top-down and bottom-up (25:56) Mitochondria, microbiome, and medication impacts (29:38) Mitochondrial dysfunction and mental health (32:19) Limitations of parasympathetic activation and addressing root causes (36:46) How mitochondrial stress leads to fight-or-flight (37:52) Steps to break the sympathetic spiral and support mitochondria (42:41) Methylene blue: benefits, uses, and safety (50:35) Methylene blue as an MAO inhibitor and for chronic infections (57:17) Case studies, third-party testing, and Transcriptions' evolution (1:02:36) Parasympathetic edge, recovery, and the GABA system (1:07:44) GABA, supplements, and interventions for stress (1:12:23) Addressing root causes and methylene blue usage (1:17:29) Transcriptions products, sleep formula, and practitioner ecosystem (1:19:49) OneBase Health, hyperbaric space, and final information
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. LaToya Gilmore. A licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience. Topic: Her book Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries and her journey in mental health. 2. Dr. Gilmore’s Career Path Started in mass communication, switched to psychology after a friend's suggestion. First psychology class sparked her passion. Emphasizes the importance of curiosity and self-awareness in career transitions. 3. Mental Health and Career Change Discusses fear of change and how to overcome it. Encourages self-assessment and assertive communication. Talks about blocking external opinions to follow personal truth. 4. Mental Health in the Black Community Pandemic brought mental health to the forefront. Black professionals increasingly seeking therapy for trauma, stress, and work-life balance. Her practice is 95% African-American professionals. 5. HBCU Experience Attended Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern University. Highlights the affirming and empowering environment of HBCUs. Importance of representation and academic excellence. 6. Book Discussion: Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries Focuses on effective communication and healthy boundaries. Addresses rigid vs. absent boundaries and their impact on relationships and self-worth. 7. Therapy Practice Model Transitioned from in-person to fully virtual practice. Offers flexibility for clients and shares her own experience with therapy. 8. Entrepreneurship Lessons Graduate school didn’t teach business fundamentals. Learned about insurance, legal structure, and accounting on the fly. Advocates mentorship and using resources like ChatGPT (with caution). 9. Betting on Yourself Shares her transition from full-time professor to private practice. Advises strategic planning and exit strategies over impulsive quitting. 10. Parenting and Child Development Warns against premature diagnoses in children. Encourages education on developmental stages and adapting parenting strategies. 11. Future of Mental Health Education Advocates normalization of mental health as part of routine healthcare. Notes increased visibility in media, faith communities, and public discourse. 12. Boundaries in Social Settings Shares how she handles unsolicited therapy requests at social events. Emphasizes professional boundaries and offers referrals when needed. 13. Closing Website: www.lovesupportguidance.com Social media: Instagram @DrGilmoreShares Encouragement to lead with gifts and keep winning.
Hey, Heal Squad! We're back with Human Garage co-founder Garry Lineham. Today Garry guides Maria (and all of us!) through simple, at-home fascial maneuvers designed to help reset the body, regulate the nervous system, and bring you back into alignment in just minutes. From a quick “sync-up” exercise (perfect before a meeting) that instantly quiets the mind and brings you into the present moment…to targeted “organ resets” that to help release stored tension and emotion.These movements are just a glimpse into the work Garry has shared with millions around the world, and you can start doing right now! You'll also learn why sitting may be one of the biggest hidden stressors on the body and how it can impact your diaphragm and internal organs. Plus, you'll hear Maria experience noticeable, real-time changes showing just how powerful these simple techniques can be. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or out of sync…this episode gives you some instant tools you can use right away. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS You can reset your body in minutes: Simple movements combined with breath can quickly calm your nervous system and bring you back into balance. Stress isn't what's happening around you, it's how your body is responding: When you create more capacity in the body, everything feels more manageable. Your body already knows how to heal, you just need to give it the right inputs: These movements help restore the conditions your body needs to regulate and reset itself. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Garry Lineham on IG: https://www.instagram.com/garrylineham/ Follow Human Garage on IG: https://www.instagram.com/humangarage Visit Human Garage: https://www.humangarage.net/ 28 Day Life Reset Program: https://www.humangarage.net/programs/28-day-life-reset Human Garage Coaching Program: https://www.humangarage.net/coach-certification All Programs: https://www.humangarage.net/programs ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
We've spent decades trying to reduce, manage, and protect ourselves from stress. But what if that entire strategy is backwards? In this episode, Michael and Megan sit down with Stanford health psychologist and bestselling author Kelly McGonigal to challenge the most common assumptions about what stress is and how we should respond. If you're ready to stop chasing the fantasy of a stress-free life and start living with greater resilience and joy, this conversation will show you where to begin.Memorable Quotes“Stress, from a scientific point of view, is the biological capacity to adapt and to learn from experience. So every time you have a stress response, it's your brain and your body recognizing this is a moment that matters.”“It's a fantasy to believe that there's a version of your life that's not stressful, and that if you were doing life ‘right,' you wouldn't experience stress. Research is pretty clear that people who have meaningful lives have very stressful lives.”“We know that when stress or distress is met with action or connection with other people, it doesn't have the same toxic effects.”“The number one cause of stress generation is people trying to avoid stress. So they procrastinate. They put off a difficult conversation…They make choices in the moment that allow them to avoid some discomfort or avoid some pressure, but then things start spiraling.”“I think we should try to be human beings who contribute to less suffering in the world. And that is different from trying to construct a life where you yourself experience less stress, or you try to parent in a way that your kids experience less stress, or you try to manage a team in a way where your team is never stressed.”“As soon as you stop fearing what your body does in moments of stress, when you understand it as an attempt to help you, your nervous system response starts to change… All of a sudden your stress response is healthier.”“In moments when you're starting to feel overwhelmed by stress, that is not a sign that you can't handle this, and it's not a sign that there's no hope. It's your brain and body's wisdom or intuition telling you that you should look for support in your life, whether it's looking for information, emotional support.”“Joy really asks us to be brave. It asks us to value the things that bring us joy. It asks us to be vulnerable and admit that the things that bring us joy will also cause us pain if we lose them… You are dissolving some of the protective boundaries that you have to other people.”Key TakeawaysA Meaningful Life Is a Stressful One. Research consistently shows that people with more roles, goals, and responsibilities experience more stress because they have more at stake. Trying to engineer a stress-free life often means cutting out the very things that give life meaning.Avoidance Leads to More Stress. "Stress generation" most often starts with procrastination, postponed conversations, or choosing short-term comfort over long-term growth. Trying to avoid stress creates more (and worse) stress.Movement Builds Resilience and Joy. Exercise causes muscles to release chemicals that act like antidepressants—building stress resilience and increasing your sensitivity to connection, meaning, and pleasure at the same time. No other intervention does both.Life Teaches Your Nervous System to Flex. In-the-moment tactics matter less than the cumulative effect of human connection, nature, play, movement, animals, and creative experience over time. These are what actually shape a flexible, healthy nervous system.Joy Is Risky. Joy asks us to value things we could lose, to be vulnerable with others, and to let ourselves be moved. Meeting other people's joy with genuine enthusiasm is one of the most powerful ways to increase the joy in your own life.ResourcesJoy is a Risk Worth Taking by Kelly McGonigalThe Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigalThe Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigalThe Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigalWatch on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJdN5QpP54YThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. LaToya Gilmore. A licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience. Topic: Her book Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries and her journey in mental health. 2. Dr. Gilmore’s Career Path Started in mass communication, switched to psychology after a friend's suggestion. First psychology class sparked her passion. Emphasizes the importance of curiosity and self-awareness in career transitions. 3. Mental Health and Career Change Discusses fear of change and how to overcome it. Encourages self-assessment and assertive communication. Talks about blocking external opinions to follow personal truth. 4. Mental Health in the Black Community Pandemic brought mental health to the forefront. Black professionals increasingly seeking therapy for trauma, stress, and work-life balance. Her practice is 95% African-American professionals. 5. HBCU Experience Attended Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern University. Highlights the affirming and empowering environment of HBCUs. Importance of representation and academic excellence. 6. Book Discussion: Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries Focuses on effective communication and healthy boundaries. Addresses rigid vs. absent boundaries and their impact on relationships and self-worth. 7. Therapy Practice Model Transitioned from in-person to fully virtual practice. Offers flexibility for clients and shares her own experience with therapy. 8. Entrepreneurship Lessons Graduate school didn’t teach business fundamentals. Learned about insurance, legal structure, and accounting on the fly. Advocates mentorship and using resources like ChatGPT (with caution). 9. Betting on Yourself Shares her transition from full-time professor to private practice. Advises strategic planning and exit strategies over impulsive quitting. 10. Parenting and Child Development Warns against premature diagnoses in children. Encourages education on developmental stages and adapting parenting strategies. 11. Future of Mental Health Education Advocates normalization of mental health as part of routine healthcare. Notes increased visibility in media, faith communities, and public discourse. 12. Boundaries in Social Settings Shares how she handles unsolicited therapy requests at social events. Emphasizes professional boundaries and offers referrals when needed. 13. Closing Website: www.lovesupportguidance.com Social media: Instagram @DrGilmoreShares Encouragement to lead with gifts and keep winning.
In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Liz Tenuto to break down somatic healing and the role your body plays in storing stress and trauma. They discuss how the nervous system operates, why many people are stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, and how that leads to repeated patterns and self-sabotage.Liz explains why talk therapy alone often isn't enough, how somatic exercises help release stored tension, and what it actually takes to regulate your nervous system. If you've ever felt stuck in the same emotional cycles or reactions, this episode gives you a practical framework for understanding — and changing — what's happening in your body.Learn more about Liz: https://www.instagram.com/theworkoutwitch_/?hl=en
Send us Fan MailThis week, Dr. Christopher Shade joins me to talk about detox in a way that actually makes sense. Instead of jumping straight into protocols or pushing things out too fast, we break down how detox really works in the body and why drainage has to come first.We discuss what happens when toxins build up, how they move through the liver, kidneys, and lymph, and why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and reactivity often point back to a system that isn't draining well. We also get into why stress, inflammation, and even hormone shifts can slow detox down, keeping you stuck.We also walk through binders, how they actually work, why different types matter, and how to use them in a way that supports your body instead of overwhelming it. This episode helps you think about detox in a more practical, step-by-step way so you can stop guessing and actually make progress.KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Detox starts with drainage • Pushing too fast = feeling worse • Liver, kidneys, lymph all matter • Stress shuts detox down • Not all toxins act the same • Binders help you clear, not recirculate • Skin issues can be detox overload • Histamine = overwhelmed system • Start slow, build up
On today's episode, Dr. Mark welcomes back Dr. Kristin Yont to dive into one of the most overlooked challenges in dentistry—chronic stress and burnout. Drawing from her work with the SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) program, Kristin shares how high-performing professionals can better regulate their nervous system, quiet negative self-talk, and build true mental resilience. The conversation explores practical tools like breathwork, mindfulness, and cognitive reframing, along with the science behind why our brains default to stress and how to shift back into a more calm, focused state. They also discuss the power of awareness, meditation, and self-compassion in creating lasting change—not just in your career, but in your overall quality of life. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, mentally drained, or stuck in a loop of pressure and perfectionism, this episode offers a grounded, actionable path forward. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES http://www.mndbodyteacher.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast
"What's really bothering me lately is I'm in a stress cycle over anticipating what might go wrong during our wedding weekend and wanting to proactively jump in and plan for those things. What are some unexpected stress-points that we can be prepared for as much as possible?" Do yourselves a favor - plan to be caught off guard by something on your wedding day! Next step, mentally prepare to brush it off in the moment so that you can be fully present and enjoy your wedding day. Survey 100 couples in the week after their wedding, and 97 of them will have multiple stories of things that went off the rails and/or not according to "The Plan". The magic is in how you choose to react to the issue, combined with some tactical ways that you can be proactive and prepared. Tune in for the rundown on 7 common wedding day surprises that are shockingly easy to proactively plan for. And stick around 'til the end for a handful of listener questions on moms, dress codes & more. Cheers to being prepared! Written blog post & link to submit your questions can be found here. Enjoy early access to ad-free episodes each week when you subscribe to WEDDING PLANNING PODCAST PREMIUM in Apple Podcasts. Start your wedding website with Minted and enjoy free designs by independent artists, all of your wedding details in one place, and exclusive listener perks.
This one is vitally helpful and encouraging as Billy & Jenn discuss life's different kinds of challenges and how to keep moving forward despite them! But in more entertaining news: Jenn “outs” Billy live and on-air for eating pizza during his training and Billy can't stop laughing at Jenn for talking like a pilgrim from the 1600s while trying to make her point!? _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. LaToya Gilmore. A licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience. Topic: Her book Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries and her journey in mental health. 2. Dr. Gilmore’s Career Path Started in mass communication, switched to psychology after a friend's suggestion. First psychology class sparked her passion. Emphasizes the importance of curiosity and self-awareness in career transitions. 3. Mental Health and Career Change Discusses fear of change and how to overcome it. Encourages self-assessment and assertive communication. Talks about blocking external opinions to follow personal truth. 4. Mental Health in the Black Community Pandemic brought mental health to the forefront. Black professionals increasingly seeking therapy for trauma, stress, and work-life balance. Her practice is 95% African-American professionals. 5. HBCU Experience Attended Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern University. Highlights the affirming and empowering environment of HBCUs. Importance of representation and academic excellence. 6. Book Discussion: Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries Focuses on effective communication and healthy boundaries. Addresses rigid vs. absent boundaries and their impact on relationships and self-worth. 7. Therapy Practice Model Transitioned from in-person to fully virtual practice. Offers flexibility for clients and shares her own experience with therapy. 8. Entrepreneurship Lessons Graduate school didn’t teach business fundamentals. Learned about insurance, legal structure, and accounting on the fly. Advocates mentorship and using resources like ChatGPT (with caution). 9. Betting on Yourself Shares her transition from full-time professor to private practice. Advises strategic planning and exit strategies over impulsive quitting. 10. Parenting and Child Development Warns against premature diagnoses in children. Encourages education on developmental stages and adapting parenting strategies. 11. Future of Mental Health Education Advocates normalization of mental health as part of routine healthcare. Notes increased visibility in media, faith communities, and public discourse. 12. Boundaries in Social Settings Shares how she handles unsolicited therapy requests at social events. Emphasizes professional boundaries and offers referrals when needed. 13. Closing Website: www.lovesupportguidance.com Social media: Instagram @DrGilmoreShares Encouragement to lead with gifts and keep winning.
Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm talking about something we do not discuss nearly enough in this industry: stress and anxiety. So many women in real estate are carrying the weight of constant pressure, nonstop availability, empty pipeline fears, overloaded schedules, burnout, and the emotional toll of trying to keep it all looking fine on the outside. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. In this conversation, I'm sharing some of my own very real experiences with stress and anxiety in business and life, how it shows up for me, and a few simple strategies that help me interrupt the spiral when it starts. From gratitude and prayer to getting outside, reducing caffeine, making a list, and creating better boundaries, this episode is an honest look at what it means to care for yourself while building and sustaining your business. This is an important conversation, and it is one we need to have more often. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 40,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/
For a limited time, check out Rho's Liposomal NAD+ at https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/mylett and use code MYLETT for 20% off sitewide. Get your choice of a healthy free protein staple like chicken breast for a year or ground beef in every box for LIFE PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/mylett What if your thoughts aren't the problem… but the state your body is in is controlling everything? In this conversation, I sat down with Dr. Stephen Porges, and I'm telling you right now, this one stretched me. Not just intellectually, but personally. Because what Dr. Porges reveals is something most of us have never been taught. Your life is not just driven by mindset or motivation. It is driven by your physiological state. And if you don't understand that, you could spend your entire life trying to “think” your way out of something your body is actually controlling. We get into his groundbreaking work on the nervous system, the vagus nerve, and what he calls neuroception. That is your body's ability to detect safety or danger without you even being aware of it. And here is the truth that hit me hard. If your body does not feel safe, it will not give you permission to feel joy, connection, or even perform at your best. That explains why so many high achievers still feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck even when everything on the outside looks successful. Dr. Porges breaks down trauma in a way I have never heard before. It is not just something that happened to you. It is something your nervous system holds onto because it is trying to protect you. And here is the key. The path forward is not just mindset work. It is learning how to work with your body. Becoming aware of it. Honoring it. And learning how to regulate it so you can actually change your experience of life. We also talked about leadership, parenting, and relationships. And this was a big realization for me. People perform better when they feel safe. Not when they feel pressure or fear. If you are leading a team, raising a family, or even working on yourself, your ability to create safety might be the most important skill you can develop. Because when people feel safe, they open up, they grow, and they become the best version of themselves. This episode is not surface level. It is a deep dive into understanding you. But if you stay with it, I promise you this. You will never look at your emotions, your stress, or your behavior the same way again. Key Takeaways: Your physiological state is the foundation of your thoughts, emotions, and behavior If your body does not feel safe, it will block connection, joy, and peak performance Trauma is not just an event, it is a pattern your nervous system holds onto You cannot think your way out of a state your body is creating True growth comes from learning to regulate and understand your body, not fight it The best leaders and parents create safety, not pressure This episode is not surface level. It is a deep dive into understanding you. But if you stay with it, I promise you this. You will never look at your emotions, your stress, or your behavior the same way again.
#298: In this episode, we're joined by special guest Dr. Stephen Cabral, founder of EquiLife and author of The End of All Disease, to break down how functional lab testing can uncover the root causes of your PCOS symptoms! We cover his journey into naturopathic medicine, why most people are guessing without proper testing, and how understanding your unique health data can change your approach. We also review the Stress, Mood & Metabolism test, how it differs from standard labs, what food sensitivity testing reveals, and walk through real results with personalized recommendations. A clear, practical look at taking a more individualized approach to your health with PCOS. Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS! What's Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz! OvaFit PCOS Supplements CONNECT WITH US: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Pinterest While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy) Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
More than a decade ago, Lena Dunham rose to fame as the comedic force behind HBO's hit series, "Girls." In her new memoir, "Famesick," Dunham candidly, hilariously, and sometimes painfully, explores how she balanced her sudden celebrity with chronic illness, addiction and trauma. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dunham on our PBS news podcast, "Settle In." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
You understand hunger… so why is it still so hard to change your behaviour? Episode #253
In this episode, Coach JC talks with you about STRESS - and how to ask better questions. Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life, and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy, Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose-driven, passion-filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast, Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of the Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest who is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly, coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month. Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at www.CoachJC.com Learn more about what we do at www.THEWINALLDAY.com If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.
In part four of this stress series, Amanda moves from filtering into action — introducing the 3 D's framework for actually editing your stress bucket. She opens by distinguishing between poking holes (reactive regulation) and real editing, then walks through Delete, Delegate, and Do Differently with honest personal examples from her own life. She also introduces Add as the fourth move on the supporter side of the see-saw, and closes with an important reminder that editing isn't just a thinking exercise — letting things go has a felt sense, and that response is normal.3 Takeaways:Poking holes — reactive regulation tools — matters, but it's not the same as editing. Editing is about changing what goes in your bucket, not just managing the overflow. That's a fundamentally different kind of work.The 3 D's — delete, delegate, do differently — plus add on the supporter side give you a concrete framework for acting on what your filter revealed. They apply most directly to your daily stressors. Editing baseline stressors often requires deeper, more sustained support.Move slow. Editing is a continuous pruning, not a one-time overhaul. Choose one thing, do it until it's your new normal, then choose one more. And when grief, guilt, or discomfort shows up in the process — that's not a sign you're doing it wrong. It means you're doing something real.—Looking for more personalized support? 1:1 Coaching (RESTORE): Learn more or book a free discovery call (HSA/FSA eligible & includes comprehensive bloodwork) Regulated Living Membership: A mental health membership and nervous system healing space (sliding scale pricing available). Join here.Order my book: Healing Through the Vagus Nerve*Want me to talk about something specific on the podcast? Let me know HERE.Website: https://www.regulatedliving.com/podcastEmail: amanda@regulatedliving.comInstagram: @amandaontheriseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaontherise
What if the "sugar high" you rely on for a productivity boost is actually the very thing sabotaging your focus, mood, and long-term performance? In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Connie Bennett, a transformational speaker, certified health coach, and bestselling author of Sugar Shock!, Beyond Sugar Shock, and I Blew My Diet! Now What? Together, they uncover the profound connection between what we eat and how we perform, revealing that productivity isn't just about time management, it's also about biochemistry. Connie shares her deeply personal journey from a self-described "sugar-addicted journalist" suffering from 44 unexplained ailments to a leading voice in health and empowerment. She explains how processed carbs and sugar create a vicious cycle of fake productivity followed by debilitating crashes, and why willpower alone is never enough to break free. Backed by research and real-world coaching experience, Connie introduces the concept of the "Big Four Binge Triggers," including heartbreak, relationship stress, trauma, and caregiving, and explains how identifying your why is the first step toward lasting change. She also offers practical, neuroscience-backed techniques like the "Broccoli Process" to help listeners shift their state in moments of temptation. Whether you're struggling with afternoon slumps, emotional eating, or simply want to sustain high performance without burning out, this conversation will help you understand how to align your food choices with your goals. Tune in to learn how to stop fighting your cravings and start designing a lifestyle that supports steady energy, mental clarity, and true productivity. What We Discuss [00:00] Introduction [02:01] Guest introduction: Connie Bennett [05:13] Connie's journey: from journalist to health coach [07:21] The turning point: quitting sugar [09:33] Relapse and carb addiction [11:53] Researching binge triggers [13:14] The four big binge triggers [16:27] Journaling and creative expression for healing [19:39] Sly shopping catalysts and blood sugar roller coaster [20:52] Practical tips: avoiding snacking and habit stacking [23:48] Other sly chompers: stress and mindless munching [26:59] Consequences of poor eating habits [28:36] Goal power vs. willpower [31:13] Healthy eating strategies and food choices [32:15] Developing a healthy eating plan [33:29] Book structure and coaching approach [34:02] How to connect with Connie and book giveaway [34:48] The broccoli process: overcoming temptation [38:46] Podcast wrap-up and final thoughts Notable Quotes [07:12] "So I was like a fake productivity high, eat sugar or carbs, get my buzz so I can be productive and then come crashing." – Connie Bennett [08:32] "Once I decided I quit. Every single ailment vanished." – Connie Bennett [10:52] " We could be sabotaged by ourselves, by our non-conscious habits, because our subconscious and non-conscious habits actually runs about 95% of our life.." – Gerald J. Leonard [12:45] " After the loss of my mother, I was doing what I now call heartbreak binging." – Connie Bennett [15:16] "Once you know your why, that can enable you then to move on, to become, to learn." – Connie Bennett [20:00] "If you start your day and you just have coffee and then you go to the gym, or you take your kids to school or whatever, you're setting yourself up for a major blood sugar low." – Connie Bennett [24:41] "If you want to be a really highly productive person who creates wonderful things and helps other people, you know, to to do their best. You are not going to be your best or your brightest. If you are eating junk foods." – Connie Bennett [28:55] "I say that we live in basically junk foods jungle." – Connie Bennett [29:15] "You don't want to rely on willpower. Willpower, the research shows it can, like, run out." – Connie Bennett [30:00] "When you eat better, you will feel better. You will become better. You will be more the kind of person that you want to be." – Connie Bennett Resource and Links Connie Bennett Website:www.connieb.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniebennett/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ConnieBennett? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conniebennettauthor/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/smarthabitsgirl Books: Sugar Shock!, Beyond Sugar Shock, and I Blew My Diet! Now What? Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Additional information One sheet ConniebMedia One Sheet – Connie Bennett, Your Bounce-Back Boldly Guide™ Press kit ConniebPress Kit – Connie Bennett, Your Bounce-Back Boldly Guide™ PDF of my new book, I Blew My Diet! Now What? Sync- AMAZING! - I_Blew_My_Diet_PagePerfect_V8.pdf Rave reviews (mostly rave) of I Blew My Diet! Now What? Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds
La joie est-elle vraiment présente dans votre vie ? Et surtout, savez-vous comment la cultiver au quotidien pour nourrir votre leadership ?Dans cet épisode, vous découvrez comment la joie, souvent négligée dans nos vies professionnelles, peut devenir un véritable levier de bien-être au travail, d'alignement et de puissance intérieure. À travers une réflexion intime et concrète, je vous montre comment la beauté peut être une porte d'entrée accessible et profonde vers plus de joie.Vous découvrez comment :Identifier ce qui vous procure de la joie dans votre quotidienUtiliser la beauté comme levier pour nourrir votre énergie et votre bien-êtreDévelopper une pleine présence pour amplifier vos émotions positivesCréer des rituels simples pour vous reconnecter à vous-mêmeRenforcer votre leadership en vous appuyant sur votre capacité à ressentir et savourerLa joie n'est pas un luxe, c'est une ressource essentielle pour toute femme leader qui souhaite s'épanouir dans sa vie et dans sa carrière. En vous connectant à la joie, vous cultivez un leadership plus incarné, plus aligné et plus serein.Cet épisode vous invite à ralentir, à observer, et à remettre de la beauté — et donc de la joie — au cœur de votre quotidien, pour transformer votre expérience du travail et de la vie.Pour en savoir plus sur NOVA✨, l'accompagnement individuel de dirigeante : cliquez ici ****Rejoignez la newsletter Sensées : elle vous donne accès à un concentré de coaching et d'inspiration. Inscrivez-vous gratuitement en cliquant ici. Tout comme sur le podcast Sensées, on y parle de leadership, d'ambition, de confiance en soi, de motivation, de carrière, d'outils de développement personnel, de management, de prise de poste, de prise de parole, et. : bref, de tout ce qui concerne le quotidien des femmes ambitieuses.***Avec NOVA, j'accompagne individuellement les dirigeantes. Dans ce programme de coaching et de mentoring, confidentiel et sur-mesure, je vous aide à dépasser vos challenges et atteindre vos objectifs, dans un contexte politique et stratégique qui demande de la hauteur, du sang-froid et une vision claire. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.**Notre guide "10 leviers essentiels pour les décideuses" est un véritable concentré d'outils de coaching et de mentoring, les mêmes que nous utilisons dans le programme Sensées. Il est conçu pour toutes les directrices, dirigeantes et entrepreneures qui sont fatiguées de porter seules les responsabilités. Si vous avez l'impression que votre quotidien vous échappe petit à petit, ce guide est fait pour vous. Cliquez ici pour obtenir votre exemplaire offert !*Vous représentez une entreprise et souhaitez développer le leadership de vos talents féminins ? : cliquez ici.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
In this episode of Social Work Talks, we discuss Moral Injury and how it manifests in social work with Pari Thibodeau, PhD, LCSW. Pari is a licensed clinical social worker providing therapeutic interventions for adults coping with trauma at the Stress, Trauma, Adversity Research & Treatment Center at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Pari is also a doctorate-level social work researcher in the space of workforce well-being, with a special focus on the well-being and mental health of behavioral health providers. Pari examines the concept of moral injury as a metric of well-being. Our host for this conversation is NASW Staffer, Josh Klapperick, MSW. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, moral injury occurs "when individuals perpetrate, fail to prevent, or witness acts that violate their own ethical code, often leading to intense guilt, shame, and betrayal."
“If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing that it is stupid.” ~ Albert Einstein (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
durée : 00:03:29 - Les chroniques de Daniel Morin - par : Daniel Morin - Le toucher serait bon pour lutter contre le stress, l'anxiété, il serait un bon antidote à la dépression, il contribue au bien-être et apporte une sensation de sécurité. Ca intéresse Daniel Morin... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Depuis des années, une idée s'est imposée : entourer son espace de vie de plantes serait bénéfique pour le bien-être. Plus de verdure, plus de sérénité. Le réflexe est devenu presque automatique. On multiplie les pots, on transforme son salon en jungle miniature, convaincu de faire du bien à son esprit.Mais une étude récente menée par l'Université Stanford vient bousculer cette croyance. Ses résultats suggèrent qu'au-delà d'un certain seuil, l'accumulation de plantes d'intérieur pourrait produire l'effet inverse : augmenter le stress au lieu de le réduire.Comment expliquer ce paradoxe ?À petite dose, les plantes ont effectivement des effets positifs. Elles apportent une touche de nature, améliorent la perception de l'environnement et peuvent favoriser une sensation de calme. Plusieurs travaux en psychologie environnementale ont déjà montré que la présence de végétation peut diminuer le stress perçu et améliorer l'humeur.Mais l'étude de Stanford introduit une notion essentielle : celle de la surcharge visuelle et cognitive.Lorsque le nombre de plantes devient trop important, l'espace peut apparaître encombré, désorganisé, voire oppressant. Le cerveau, au lieu de se détendre, doit traiter une multitude de stimuli visuels. Cette densité d'informations peut générer une forme de fatigue mentale et, à terme, augmenter le niveau de stress.Autrement dit, ce n'est pas la plante en elle-même qui pose problème, mais l'excès.Un autre facteur entre en jeu : l'entretien. Plus on possède de plantes, plus leur gestion devient exigeante. Arrosage, lumière, rempotage, surveillance… Ce qui était au départ une activité apaisante peut se transformer en contrainte quotidienne. Et toute contrainte, même légère, peut devenir une source de tension.L'étude de Stanford souligne ainsi un point souvent négligé : le bien-être dépend autant de l'environnement que de la manière dont on le perçoit et dont on interagit avec lui.Il ne s'agit donc pas de renoncer aux plantes, bien au contraire. Mais plutôt de trouver un équilibre. Quelques plantes bien choisies, bien placées et faciles à entretenir peuvent réellement contribuer à un environnement apaisant. À l'inverse, une accumulation excessive risque de produire l'effet opposé.Ce que cette étude met en lumière, c'est une leçon plus large. En matière de bien-être, le “plus” n'est pas toujours synonyme de “mieux”. Parfois, c'est la simplicité qui apaise le plus. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Sarah Haspel is a lifelong martial artist and the founder of Bestie Defense — a patented personal safety invention, built after a real-world assault exposed the gap between training and reality. With nearly three decades of martial arts experience and a background that led to a 2022 Hall of Fame induction, she understood fighting — but what she experienced showed her something more important.In 2022, she was approached by a violent, unstable individual. Despite her experience, she didn't rely on technique — she relied on a tool- pepper spray. And even then, she ended up within arm's reach when it didn't work.That moment exposed the truth: Strong, trained people don't fail because they're weak — they fail because real-world violence collapses distance fast.That insight drove what she built next.Bestie is a 3-in-1 self-defense invention designed for real-world use — not ideal conditions.It combines:OC spray (with optional tear gas + UV dye depending on model)A high-decibel alarm (attention + disruption)A reinforced striking tool (close range)All in one device — eliminating the need to switch tools under pressure.This wasn't built by guesswork. Sarah partnered with:-A rocket engineer whose work is literally in orbit (SpaceX/Boeing background)-Law enforcement professionals with real-world deployment experience-Industry experts tied to legacy brands like MaceThe result is a device that is:-Engineered properly-Stress-tested properly-Designed for real human behaviour under pressureMost tools solve one phase of violence.Spray works at distanceStriking works in contactPeople fail in the transition between the two.That's exactly what this fixes.Sarah's invention isn't just about the product — it highlights a bigger truth:Training often ignores realityTools fail without contextViolence is fast, chaotic, and closeAnd if you're not prepared for that transition — that's where things go wrong.Bottom Line -This is one of the few self-defense tools I've seen that actually reflects how violence unfolds:Distance → Collapse → ContactAnd it's built for all three.That's why I am so excited to share Sarah's story with you all!
durée : 00:03:29 - Le Billet de Daniel Morin - par : Daniel Morin - Le toucher serait bon pour lutter contre le stress, l'anxiété, il serait un bon antidote à la dépression, il contribue au bien-être et apporte une sensation de sécurité. Ca intéresse Daniel Morin... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Perché alcuni pensieri sembrano incastrarsi nella nostra mente e tornare continuamente, alimentando ansia e tensione? E cosa succede davvero nel cervello quando siamo sotto stress, anche quello quotidiano che spesso sottovalutiamo? In questa puntata di Obiettivo Salute Risveglio esploriamo i meccanismi neurobiologici dello stress e del rimuginio mentale insieme al Professor Marco Locatelli, direttore della Neurochirurgia alla Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano. Neurochirurgo e autore di La danza dei neuroni (Sperling).
Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO LSF Health Systems, joins JMN to discuss stress management and mental health. Stress can have physical, behavioral, and psychological impacts. Chronic stress can cause sustained high levels of cortisol production, leading to weight gain, anxiety, and sleep issues as physical symptoms of stress, in addition to behaviors, irritibility, depression, concentration issues, and more. And stressors can be experiential, circumstantial, and/or existential! As such, managing and reducing stress is important for your physical and mental well being. For more information, call 877-229-9098 and LSF Health will connect you to community resources.
1. U.S.–Iran Conflict Escalation Negotiations with Iran failed after roughly 20 hours because Iran refused to abandon its nuclear ambitions. In response, President Trump is described as ordering a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, framing it as a decisive measure to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to stop what is portrayed as Iranian “extortion” of global shipping. The blockade is economic warfare, aimed at cutting off Iran’s oil exports, which are depicted as the backbone of the Iranian economy. 2. Strategic and Economic Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Shutting down the Strait is portrayed as: Crippling Iran financially, by halting oil exports. Pressuring China, described as the primary buyer of Iranian oil. Stress-testing Europe, which is characterized as reluctant to confront Iran directly but still vulnerable to energy shocks. The U.S. control of global sea lanes (“Pax Americana”) gives America leverage over international commerce. 3. Trump Administration’s Policy Framing The Trump approach is: Having clear “red lines”: no uranium enrichment, no nuclear weapons, open shipping lanes, and an end to terror financing. Using maximum pressure before full-scale war, with the blockade portrayed as an intermediate step between diplomacy and total military escalation. Success is defined primarily as preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, with regime collapse described as a desirable but secondary outcome. 4. Criticism of Prior U.S. Policy The Biden administration is heavily criticized for: Not enforcing existing sanctions, allowing Iranian oil exports to rebound. Enabling the growth of a so‑called “ghost fleet” transporting Iranian oil, mainly to China. The argument presented is that this enforcement lapse indirectly funded terrorist groups aligned with Iran. 5. Internal U.S. Political Commentary Democrats are: Opposing or undermining U.S. military actions for partisan reasons. Failing to support allies and projecting weakness internationally. Western Europe is depicted negatively, while Eastern Europe and Middle Eastern allies are portrayed as more supportive of U.S. actions. 6. Eric Swalwell Allegations (“Bombshell”) A major secondary storyline focuses on Congressman Eric Swalwell: Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including assault, by former staffers. A criminal investigation reportedly opened in New York. Swalwell withdrawing from the California governor’s race is framed as: A political calculation by Democrats to limit electoral damage. Evidence of alleged hypocrisy, with claims the party protected him until it became politically inconvenient. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What actually builds mental strength — and why do so many high performers still struggle with confidence, stress, and self-doubt? Psychotherapist Amy Morin joins AJ and Johnny to break down the real components of mental strength: thoughts, emotions, and behavior. From acting confident before you feel it to managing stress, reframing negative thought loops, and building resilience through action, this episode is a practical playbook for performing at a higher level. If you've been focusing on results but ignoring the internal skills that drive them, this episode shows you how to train your mind like a muscle. Chapters 00:00 – What mental strength actually is (and isn't)08:00 – Why confidence comes from action, not belief16:00 – Breaking negative thought loops and self-doubt25:00 – Stress: when it helps vs. hurts performance35:00 – Why emotions aren't the enemy48:00 – Boundaries, behavior, and better relationships A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at makeheadway.com/CHARM and use my code CHARM for 25% off. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/charm Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Episode resources: https://amymorinlcsw.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amymorinauthor/ Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok mental strength, confidence, stress management, resilience, behavior change, emotional intelligence, self-doubt, mindset, habits, emotional awareness, boundaries, communication skills, performance psychology, personal development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Coach JC talks with you about STRESS - and how it is a signal! Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life, and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy, Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose-driven, passion-filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast, Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of the Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest who is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly, coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month. Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at www.CoachJC.com Learn more about what we do at www.THEWINALLDAY.com If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.
Stop Absorbing Their Stress: 10-Min Relationship ResetFeeling drained by a manager's email or a partner's heavy silence? This 10-minute guided meditation helps you reclaim your emotional sovereignty and protect your nervous system from the "storms" of others.In This Session, You Will:Build Your Sovereignty Circle: Learn a powerful visualization to ensure you decide your own internal weather, regardless of external friction.Practice the 'Third-Person Shift': Detach from the "hook" of a stressful interaction by viewing it as a neutral observer.Regulate Your Nervous System: Use "cleansing sighs" and heart-centered breathing to lower cortisol and release physical tension.Anchor Your Self-Worth: Affirm that your value is not defined by the moods or actions of those around you.About Your Host Martin is the creator of Calming Anxiety and a former paramedic and clinical hypnotist. Having overcome his own battles with severe mental health, he now serves as a beacon of hope, helping thousands take back control of their anxious thoughts.Resources & LinksThe Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course: Access five heartfelt sessions designed to combat panic and anxiety at calminganxiety.fm.Support the Show: If this meditation helped you find your center, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps others find their anchor, too.Daily Mindfulness Tips from this Episode:Visualize the Circle: When words affect you, breathe deeply and imagine your circle of trust.Appreciate Your Progress: Take five minutes today to acknowledge how far you've come.Practice Self-Gratitude: Love all that you are and forgive when you can.#RelationshipStress #NervousSystem #GuidedMeditation #CalmingAnxiety #WorkplaceWellnessConnect with us: www.calminganxiety.fmThe Anxiety Circuit Breaker Couse - 5 Wonderful Hypnotherapy Sessions https://calminganxietypodcast.systeme.io/letter
Ryan Shenefelt, digital marketing and AI innovation lead at deNovo Marketing, has been in this work for 13 years. Over that time he's watched what happens when agencies and marketing teams use AI the way most people use it: to confirm what they already think, to move faster, to check the box. In Episode 107 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Ryan shares a different approach. He uses AI to argue against himself. When he has a hunch about a decision, he tells the tool where he's leaning and then asks for every reason he's wrong. He separates the "why" and the "why not" into two distinct prompts so the AI fully commits to each side rather than hedging both at once. This episode covers: ● How to use AI as a contrarian thought partner when evaluating marketing strategy ● Why synthetic panels and persona-based focus groups can surface blind spots in a plan before money is spent ● The case for stopping new tool evaluation and mastering what you already have ● How Notebook LM reduces the risk of hallucinations by keeping AI grounded in your own data ● Using AI as a leadership coach to tailor communication across different personality types on your team ● What "vibe coding" made possible for someone with a limited development background "I will straight up tell it, I'm thinking this. Why not? Give me five reasons. Give me 10 reasons why not. And it's doing that gut check. It's telling me okay, you think this, what about this?" Ryan and Erik Martinez also discuss the practical reality of building AI capability inside an agency: why it takes longer than expected to start, how to identify the recurring tasks worth automating, and what it actually feels like to spend 10 hours on something that saves you 15 minutes, and why that's still worth doing. Ryan Shenefelt is the digital marketing and AI innovation lead at de Novo Marketing. He leads the agency's AI task force and works across account management, digital advertising, and strategy.
In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, Michael sits down with Vlad to unpack a long, disciplined path to financial freedom built on consistency, risk management, and mindset rather than hype or shortcuts. Vlad shares his journey from immigrating to the United States from Ukraine in 1989 to rising into a senior role at a Fortune 500 company. While professionally successful, the cost was significant stress and declining health. Over the years, Vlad explored multiple entrepreneurial paths including trading systems, bots, real estate, and even operating a sandwich shop. None delivered sustainable freedom on their own. What ultimately worked was a 15-year process of building a repeatable income system alongside his full-time job. Vlad explains how this approach created optionality rather than pressure, allowing him to achieve financial independence without needing to immediately exit corporate life. Michael highlights the leadership discipline required to play a long game rather than chase fast wins. The conversation dives into Vlad's low-risk trading philosophy, centered on selling strategies designed for predictability rather than market timing. With clearly defined downside protection and a focus on compounding, Vlad explains why consistency matters more than aggressive returns. Michael reinforces this perspective by referencing long-term investing principles often associated with Warren Buffett, emphasizing patience, clarity, and emotional control. They also explore the psychology of trading and leadership, including the dangers of impulsive decisions, the importance of due diligence, and why any income strategy must align with an individual's work ethic and lifestyle. As AI-driven disruption increases job insecurity, Michael frames alternative income streams as a leadership responsibility rather than a side hustle. The episode closes with a discussion on economic diversification and personal resilience. Vlad extends a special offer to Breakfast Leadership Network listeners, providing free access to his community and strategy program, along with mentorship support to help professionals build sustainable income systems without excessive risk. https://www.instagram.com/vladswingtrader https://www.youtube.com/@vladswingtrader%E2%81%A9
Moving ranks as one of life's most stressful experiences — but preparation and the right mindset can make all the difference. Janet M. Taylor welcomes Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, to discuss the emotional and logistical side of moving, decluttering, and downsizing. In this episode, you'll learn: • The most common moving mistakes • Why “move ready” matters • How clutter reflects mental stress • The financial reality of moving cross-country • When letting go saves money and peace of mind • How professional movers are trained in empathy — not just logistics Janet also shares firsthand experiences supporting clients through estate transitions and major relocations. If you're planning a move or helping someone through one, this episode provides practical insight and emotional reassurance. Guest Information: Nick Friedman, Co-Founder College HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegehunks/ Website: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHunksHaulingJunkandMoving/ Start Here Work with Janet, download guides, shop organizing tools, and access all resources: https://direct.me/janettheorganizer Work With Janet Book a virtual organizing session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Organizing tools & recommended products: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Listen & Learn Podcast website: https://gotcluttergetorganized.com/ Follow the podcast: https://linkly.link/2ZskN Connect & Community Website: https://janetmtaylor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if I choose the wrong option? What if a better option comes a long? These are a few of the questions that plague decision makers. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kathy Knochel and Ted Witzig Jr. discuss the angst that can accompany decision making. While we desire to have certainty about future outcomes, it remains elusive. Yet, there is a certainty that the believer has, and it can make all the difference. Show notes: Decisional Stress can be understood in three tiers. Tier 1 is experienced by everyone and very common. We make decisions everyday of varying significance. We all can relate to the unsettling feeling of uncertainty. While we would like to know the outcome of our decision before we make it, we cannot. Thus, we learn to live with uncertainty. Tier 2 is experienced by some people. It is called decisional doubt. Stress and anxiety are induced by situational "high stakes" decisions. These decisions feel significant to us. Choosing a college, buying a house, making a career move, for example are time sensitive and weighty in consequence. Tier 3 is experienced by fewer. It is called obsessional doubt. OCD and anxiety disorders can complicate decision making and coming to a place of peace and comfort regarding a decision becomes difficult. Seeking reassurance over and over becomes characteristic of the struggle. Decisional stress plays to our desire for certainty in all three tiers. When it comes to decision making, the believer needs to shift certainty from the decisional outcome to another place. Three such places are outlined below. God: Find confidence in God's presence, goodness and promises. Values: Find confidence in knowing what your values are and making decisions in step with your values. Godly counsel: Find confidence in having had your decision informed by wise counsel.
Communication - How can I best communicate with my 90 year old mother who talks continuously and exclusively about her fringe religion? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
The World's Largest FRO. Pothole GOLF abd Digital Hoarding? That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fitness mit M.A.R.K. — Dein Nackt Gut Aussehen Podcast übers Abnehmen, Muskelaufbau und Motivation
Die meisten Ratgeber beruhen auf Stress-Forschung aus den 90ern – und wurden für 30-Jährige geschrieben. Kein Wunder, dass die alte Cortisol-Formel ab 40 nicht mehr zu funktionieren scheint.In dieser Folge erfährst Du, wie chronischer Stress Dein Hormonsystem ab 40 aus dem Takt bringt, warum Östrogen und Testosteron als natürliche Stresspuffer schwächer werden – und warum die gleiche Belastung Dich mit 45 messbar härter trifft als mit 30.Dazu bekommst Du fünf evidenzbasierte Werkzeuge, die Du noch diese Woche umsetzen kannst. Eins davon kostet Dich fünf Minuten am Tag. Eins brauchst Du nur, wenn Du in der Mittagspause ohnehin essen willst. Und eins ist das am besten dokumentierte Anti-Stress-Werkzeug der letzten zehn Jahre – obwohl es fast nie in Stress-Ratgebern auftaucht.Diese Folge ist für Dich, wenn Du wissen willst, was sich an Deinem Körper ab 40 wirklich verändert – und was konkret dagegen hilft.____________*WERBUNG: Infos zum Werbepartner dieser Folge und allen weiteren Werbepartnern findest Du hier.____________
Was ist eigentlich der Sabbat aus der Bibel? Und warum möchte Gott, dass wir uns ausruhen? Zukowski & Schindler geben dir ermutigende Impulse die Routine, die Gott sich für dein Leben wünscht.Du möchtest gerne, dass wir in einer Podcast-Folge über einen Bibelvers sprechen, der dich bewegt? Oder über ein Thema sprechen, zu dem du Fragen hast? Dann sende deine Sprachnachricht mit "Hey, ich bin ... und wünsche mir, dass ihr über diese Bibelstelle sprecht", ganz bequem per WhatsApp. Hier der direkte Link zum Chat: https://wa.me/491783232220
Le conseil du jour, c'est une minute pour prendre du recul, respirer, et avancer un peu plus sereinement dans votre travail. Un conseil simple, concret, applicable dès aujourd'hui. Un format court de Happy Work, par Gaël Chatelain-Berry.NOUVEAU : retrouvez moi sur WhatsApp sur la chaîne Happy Work... pas de spam, c'est gratuit et il n'y a que du feelgood !!! : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSSbM6BIEm0yskHH2gEt pour retrouver tous mes contenus, tests, articles, vidéos : www.gchatelain.comSoutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/happy-work. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Grace & Grit Podcast: Helping Women Everywhere Live Happier, Healthier and More Fit Lives
Stress plays a major role in women's health over 40. Your body responds to perceived stress the same way it responds to real danger. That's why a tense email or unresolved conversation can leave your nervous system activated for hours. In this episode, we explore how incomplete stress cycles affect sleep, cravings, and emotional regulation. Helping your body complete the stress response can dramatically improve midlife health and energy. What kind of stress tends to linger in your body?
Global financial analyst and President of Miles Franklin, Andy Schectman, rejoins the Friday Night Economic Review to break down the growing instability in the global economy. We dig into the mounting risks in the private lending market and why this largely unregulated sector could be the next major fault line in the financial system. Schectman explains how these risks are building quietly beneath the surface—and why most people aren't seeing it.We also examine the real-world economic impact of the escalating conflict with Iran, including early-stage fuel rationing and severe energy strain already hitting Europe hardest. With major disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most critical oil chokepoints in the world—global supply is tightening fast, sending prices higher and increasing the likelihood of shortages around the world. This also raises serious questions about NATO cohesion as member nations face uneven economic pain, and whether energy security will begin to override political unity. We also discuss what this means for the future of global oil trade—are we entering a new era of restricted flows, regional alliances, and long-term supply instability? Lastly, we discuss the unprecedented deliveries coming out of the COMEX. Are we witnessing the early stages of a run on physical metals? And if so, how long can this system realistically hold together?Be smart, protect your assets with a company you can trust at premiums that respects your value – go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklin to get access to the private price list.See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com
Intimacy vs Health - Senior couple wants intimacy but can't due to health. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).
Why guessing your supplements is costing you energy, time, and money: https://TakeYourSupplements.com In this episode, Ashley sits down with former interventional cardiologist turned longevity expert Dr. Jeffrey Gladden to explore what it really takes to build a 30-year-old body with a 300-year-old mind. They unpack the science of biological aging, genetics, thyroid issues that standard labs can miss, the powerful impact of stress and trauma on health, and the daily habits that support better sleep, energy, resilience, and long-term vitality. https://gladdenlongevity.com
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Haym Benoy discusses the daunting physical and psychological challenges of establishing a lunar outpost, highlighting microgravity's effect on bone mass and the extreme stress of living in confined quarters. (1)May 1953