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Another Crossword Scholarship is open again, with a new deadline!  Do you enjoy word puzzles, and in particular crossword puzzles? If so, the Unigo Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship may be the perfect opportunity for you! You basically get to make your own crossword puzzle for a chance to win $1000! Plus, let me personally find some scholarships that are specific for you! Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me to discuss how I can find you between $10,000-30,000 in scholarship opportunities! Plan a time on my calendar here –> calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace    Scholarship mentioned in this episode: Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship - Unigo.com Related Episodes: 335 - 3 Ways to Have Someone Else Pay for Your College So You Can Save Money 285 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget 317 - "How Can My High GPA Daughter and Middle Income Family Pay For College WITHOUT STUDENT LOANS? Your Scholarship Questions Answered YouTube → Kara's Quest Facebook → Christian College Girl Community Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com ***************************************************** Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans! Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it's so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don't apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I'm Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren't able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn't find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn't know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God's direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I'm here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. Topics related to this episode: undergraduate scholarships, scholarships for college students, college scholarships, scholarships for high school seniors, scholarship universe, scholarships universe, scholarships owl, scholarships America, scholarship America, scholarship definition, scholarships definition, scholarships of America, scholarship owl, scholarships niche, scholarship essay examples, scholarship for graduate students, scholarships masters, scholarships essay examples, scholarship no essay, scholarship merit based, scholarships no essay, undergraduate student, money for college

"Think of yourself in a concert hall listening to the strains of the sweetest music when you suddenly remember that you forgot to lock your car. You are anxious about the car, you cannot walk out of the hall, and you cannot enjoy the music. There you have a perfect image of life as it is lived by most human beings." There, Jesuit priest Anthony de Mello reminds us to focus on the magic in front of us. What are you doing to switch off, and if you cannot do so, how can you do it? That's why we're looking at this week.  You can subscribe to this podcast on:  Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN   Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin The Time-Based Productivity Course Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page   Script | 381 Hello, and welcome to episode 381 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  How often do you completely switch yourself off from tasks, projects, emails and messages?  And not just professional emails and messages and tasks, it includes all the WhatsApp messages from friends, strangers and the home projects you promised yourself that you would do this weekend, but never did?  It seems we've found ourselves caught in the to-do trap. Where the only thing on your mind is all the things you've listed somewhere that you think you must do.  It's a horrible existence. As soon as we sit down to relax, our phone reminds us there's more to do. More emails and messages come in, task manager reminders pop up on the screen with a bing telling us we're supposed to call this person or that one.  And given that we now carry our phones around with us everywhere we go, it's as if the phone no longer serves us, but we serve it: jumping to its every whim and beep.  The problem here is that it's not something you suddenly start doing. It's a gradual creep. It begins with waiting for your daughter to text you the time her train arrives at the railway station, to suddenly worrying about whether a customer or your boss sent you last minute Teams message before the end of your work day. You'e got to check right?  And before long, you feel intensely uncomfortable if your phone isn't in your hand or near you. It's then when you have gone beyond experiencing a healthy relationship with your digital devices. It's time to unravel all those now ingrained impulses.  And that's where this week's question comes in. And that means it's time for me to hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Maggie. Maggie asks, hi Carl I see all these productivity YouTube videos, and listen to a lot of podcasts, but very few of them ever talk about how to switch off at the end of the day and relax. This is something I am really struggling at the moment with.  Hi Maggie, thank you for your question.  You're right, I rarely see videos or hear podcasts talking about switching off and relaxing. I do sometimes hear people saying to stop and relax, but not how to do it.  As I mentioned a moment a go, this is not something we just stop doing. It creeps up on you. One moment you're a child without any digital devices, being curious, running around, trying new hobbies then falling asleep to suddenly being held hostage by task lists, projects and long lists of thing you think you should do.  Not to mention the anxiety of responding quickly enough to a friend's text message or your boss's email.  If you think about it, while we seem to have adapted well to this new phenomenon, and appear to just accept this as the way of life, it's really a horrible existence.  Last week, I mentioned that I had embarked on a 13 hour autobiographical TV series on Lord Louis Mountbatten.  The series was recorded in and around 1969, so was shot before the dawn of home computers.  What I noticed was how people in those pre-home computer days relaxed. There were family board games, book reading and going out for walks and having picnics by the river.  Because the only way you could be contacted was via a letter, telegram or land line phone, once you left the house you were free. And “free” in a real sense. If you were to take a walk by the river or pond or lake, you could fully engage with your surroundings and the people you were with.  And family meals were important.  The aristocracy in the UK would dress for dinner, and even as we went into the post-war years, there would be a ritual of adults and children washing their hands before sitting down to dinner.  I rarely see that with people today. I should point out that it's still a good practice to do—you know, washing your hands before eating your meals.  Currently, I am reading the enormous series of books by historian Dominic Sandbrook, the co host of the excellent podcast The Rest is History.  Sandbrook begins this series of books in 1950s UK and I am currently up to 1970, having just finished reading his excellent book Mad As Hell: The Crisis of the 1970s and the Rise of The Populist Right, a book about how US culture changed in the 1970s.  The books have chapters on how families lived and the activities they did in their spare time and as I was reading these chapters I felt a sadness that many of these activities seem to have disappeared.  For instance, in the UK, there was in almost every town and village a working mens club. Yes, today that would be considered sexist, but when these clubs started they were established for the men who worked down the mines or in the factories.  One of the clubs I used to go to would have a guest act on every Sunday night. Sometimes the act was a musician other times it might be a comedian. These clubs would be full of husbands and wives having a drink, playing bingo between the act's sessions.  It was a wonderful evening. I remember never once worrying about work, or even talking about work. It was families talking about where they were going on holiday, playing bingo and watching the acts.  I never experienced what we called in the UK “Sunday night blues”—that depressing feeling of knowing you had to go back to work tomorrow.  I only ever experienced that when I stopped going to the club on a Sunday and instead sitting at home watching TV.  Somehow, we've sacrificed human activities—going out with friends and family three or four times a week—to sitting on sofas watching TV or scrolling through endless feeds in social media. Often feeling jealous of the fake lives people put on there.  And certainly not engaging with other human beings in the same room as you.  And the word “Hobby” seems to have become a quaint old-fashioned word. I mean, who's got time for hobbies today?  And that to me is where people need to start. Have a hobby that does not involve a digital tool.  One of my rediscovered hobbies is collecting books. Real books. I've always enjoyed reading. It's been a big part of my life.  I remember before I got an iPad in January 2011, I would spend weeks deciding which book to take with me on the plane when I travelled. It became an annual ritual. A week or two before I was due to fly I would spend a Saturday afternoon at the bookstore in the local shopping centre looking for something I could read while I was on holiday.  After January 2011, I no longer went to a bookstore. I downloaded books from Apple Books or Amazon. Accidentally, something I had found immensely pleasurable—spending an afternoon wandering around a bookstore, to simply hearing about a book, finding it on a digital bookstore and buying it.  The pleasure of aimlessly wandering around a bookstore was ripped away from me for the sake of convenience.  I can fully understand why the sales of vinyl records and record players have exploded in recent years. The lack of convenience and a limited record collection makes listening to music a genuine pleasure.  Those of a certain age may remember creating something called a “Mix tape”. This was where you recorded from a hi-fi system records to a tape cassette that you could play on a cassette walkman or in the car when going on a long journey.  There was was something deeply pleasurable in make those tapes. I used to do this when going on family holidays. It didn't require a lot of brain power. Just looking through your records (and later CDs) for songs and then recording them, in real time, to a cassette.  You had to sit and listen the whole song before pressing pause on the tape and choosing the next song. Completely inconvenient by today's standards, but that wasn't the point. It was relaxing, enjoyable and there was a sense of pride when finished of a job well done.  And that's where I think we should be looking for activities that help us to switch off at the end of the day or at weekends. Activities that take us away from the digital noise. For example, this year, I've made it a habit to spend a minimum of thirty minutes reading a real book after I finish my evening coaching calls.  I close down my office, grab the book I am currently reading, and go through to the living room, settle down on the sofa with the book and read. While I will read for at least thirty minutes, I often find myself still reading after an hour. During that time, it's just me and little Louis lying next to me.  It's quiet and incredibly relaxing.  Another “hobby” I began this spring was to have a bedding box on the terrace outside my office. In this box I've been growing flowers. It needs watering and the occasional weed needs pulling out. This had led me to want to add more flower boxes for next year.  I've been sketching out on paper ideas of where I'll put these boxes and what flowers I could grow in them. I've even considered growing my own vegetables too.  All non-tech hobbies that have brought some real enjoyment with them.  Other activities you may wish to consider are knitting and needlework. I've remember teaching myself to sow buttons onto shirts and jackets—great fun but can be equally frustrating.  Water colour painting. There's an initial cost in paints and paint books, but again great fun when you get going. This is a particularly good hobby if you like to get out into the countryside.  Winston Churchill used painting as a way to destress at weekends and on holidays.  While I'm not a big fan doing digital detoxes or restricting use of digital tools, that's just a waste of time because you end up finding excuses to check your digital devices.  What I have found, though, is if you have a hobby or activity that is non-digital, you lose the temptation to “check” for messages and notifications. You become engrossed in the activity you engaged in.  Perhaps you could have a Saturday or Sunday morning family walk. Give it some added interest by including some bird spotting or trying to find new routes around the park or woods.  When to comes to switching off, look for activities that don't involve phones or computers. Puzzles are good, learning to detail a car (my current hobby) or some gardening—which can large or small.  I hope that has helped, Maggie. Try to use things to switch off that do not involve a screen and you'll find yourself relaxing and rediscover some lost pleasures in life.  Thank you for your question and thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very very productive week.   

There are a variety of ways to bring more positivity into your pregnancy and I share one that is very simple can help bring more positive thoughts into your life for less anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.  My First Birth at 31 Weeks References: Bridget Tyler Pregnancy Week Guide Mama Natural Pregnancy Week by Week Guide **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: Positiveinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY Pregnancy Affirmation Episodes:  Pregnancy Affirmations and Their Importance During Pregnancy Love Focused Free Affirmations on Pregnancy Pregnancy Affirmations For When It Feels Heavy Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy Intimacy in the First Trimester Episode YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy Email me at: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com    

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Elliptical Cardio is giving away one $1,000 award to a student who can create a video explaining how fitness and education collide. Share your personal experiences at reaching your healthy goals and how these goals have impacted your education and you could be chosen to win! Plus, let me personally find some scholarships that are specific for you! Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me to discuss how I can find you between $10,000-30,000 in scholarship opportunities! Plan a time on my calendar here –> calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace    Scholarship mentioned in this episode: Elliptical Cardio Scholarship  Related Episodes: 335 - 3 Ways to Have Someone Else Pay for Your College So You Can Save Money 285 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget 317 - "How Can My High GPA Daughter and Middle Income Family Pay For College WITHOUT STUDENT LOANS? Your Scholarship Questions Answered YouTube → Kara's Quest Facebook → Christian College Girl Community Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com ***************************************************** Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans! Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it's so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don't apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I'm Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren't able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn't find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn't know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God's direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I'm here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. Topics related to this episode: scholarship, budget tip, budget tips, scholarships for college, scholarships for college students, college scholarships, scholarships for high school seniors, scholarship universe, scholarships universe, scholarships owl, scholarships America, scholarship America, scholarship definition, scholarships definition, scholarships of America, scholarship owl, scholarships niche, scholarship essay examples, scholarship for graduate students, scholarships masters, scholarships essay examples, scholarship no essay, scholarship merit based, scholarships no essay, exercise, workout, working out

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Hi Intentional Wellness Warrior! Let's fight for healthy hormones today!! I have a special guest on, Lara Frendjian who is a holistic nutritionist and hormones expert. She is so wise on how to care for our bodies as women and in these stressful seasons. So if you feel like you are tired, stressed, gaining weight, foggy, forgetful, crazy…then tune in! She has some help for you! You can connect with Lara on her podcast: Master Your Metabolism after 40 or on her website at nutritionherway.com Red light Lara recommends: https://lifeblud.co/products/relax?dt_id=1604157%3Bap%3A895731 Use code HERWAY for 10% off    Shalom Shalom,  Xx, Shan  ……CONNECT……

Paul said in Romans chapter 7, "Wretched man that I am, who will set me free from this body of death? I myself in my mind am serving the law of God, but with my flesh the law of sin." The mind is critical. Romans chapter 8 says, "But the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the spirit is life and peace." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1170/29

In this episode, we talk about a practical way you can leverage gratitude to attack the stress you feel as a leader. Listen for pragmatic ways you can activate this idea to action. It's hard to be stressed when you reflect on how much you are blessed.

Stressed About Money? The Hidden Trap for High Achievers & a Path to Peace with Joyce Marter "I make good money… so why am I still stressed?" If this thought keeps you up, you're not alone. Maybe you have a good career & nice home but you still worry about retirement, rising college costs, or just wanting to feel secure. Everyone assumes you've got it all figured out. Secretly, you're unsettled & wonder if it's enough.   Licensed psychotherapist Joyce Marter understands. While building her successful practice, she was outwardly thriving, but privately suffering with anxiety. What she discovered: money stress often isn't about the numbers, it's rooted in inherited beliefs & old emotional patterns.   Your Money Story Wasn't Your Choice The thoughts of “I should be further ahead” or “why is success so hard?” often come from generational experiences. If your family went through financial hardship, your nervous system might be wired for anxiety. As a child, you may have learned: money means danger.   Common inherited money beliefs include:   Working nonstop because “rest equals laziness” Thinking you must “suffer now to enjoy later” Feeling guilty for wanting more when you “should be grateful” Fearing investment because “money doesn't grow on trees”   Financial anxiety isn't a character flaw—it's a learned survival response.   Financial Freedom Isn't About More Money The truth: Your net worth is not your self-worth.   “Our money situation is how we are. It's not who we are,” Joyce says. “Who we are is innate.” Your value doesn't depend on your bank account, debt, or choices. True financial self-care means healing emotional roots of stress & scarcity. Building Financial and Emotional Resilience Recovery is about navigating uncertainty without losing yourself.  It's time to break old patterns & find peace.   Episode Highlights Your relationship with money: [0:37] - Why your financial situation doesn't define your identity or self-worth [4:11] - How inherited money beliefs create anxiety in successful adults Shame and mental health: [6:06] - The hidden mental health crisis among high-earners: when financial stress becomes dangerous [10:25] - "I should be further ahead by now": Breaking the shame cycle around money Growth & Peace: [14:54] - Why growth requires letting go (even when it feels scary) [21:22] - Three mindfulness practices to reduce financial anxiety starting today [29:28] - The future of work: Why your unique gifts matter more than ever   Powerful Quotes "Our money situation is how we are. It's not who we are. Who we are is innate, and whether we're going through turbulent times financially or not, that's separate from our worth." –Joyce Marter   Resources Mentioned Joyce's website: https://www.joyce-marter.com Financial Mindset Fix digital course: https://www.joyce-marter.com/the-financial-mindset-fix-mental-health-for-financial-wealth/   Enter the Giveaway + Win Prizes! All who enter get Realignment Rituals™—a 5-Day Audio Series to Reclaim Energy & Clarity—plus a chance to win:   1:1 Alignment Accelerator coaching session ($2,000 value) w/ Blake Schofield: Uncover what's holding you back, how to align with how you are naturally wired to thrive & move forward with confidence — 1 winner Personal branding coaching session ($495 value) w/ Jennifer McClure: Clarify:  Clarify & confidently communicate your unique value; building a standout leadership brand — 2 winners Financial Mindset Fix online course ($997 value) w/ Joyce Marter: Break free from limiting money beliefs; take control of your financial & mental health — 3 winners Connected Parenting “How to Chill Out” mini course ($99 value) w/ Jennifer Kolari: Reduce anger & increase connection with your child — 5 winners   Enter at www.impactwithease.com/giveaway by August 30. Winners will be randomly selected & announced on Sept 3, 2025. Drained at the end of the day & want more presence in your life? In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type

When I hit 290 pounds and 33% body fat, I knew something had to change. I was stressed, overworked, and living in a constant state of anxiety. My health was failing, I'd just had my gallbladder removed, and the reality hit me — if I didn't make a shift now, my future would be full of medication, surgeries, and limitations. But instead of diving into a brutal all-or-nothing plan that would burn me out, I decided to start small. Really small.I committed to just one workout a week and tracking 2,500 calories a day, eating whatever I wanted as long as I stayed within that limit. Slowly, I built momentum. One day became two, then three. I stopped obsessing over the scale and started focusing on body fat percentage, strength, and how I felt. This wasn't about punishing myself — it was about being kind to myself and building habits I could actually sustain.Over the next year, I lost 65 pounds, cut my body fat in half, and gained more confidence and mental health than I'd ever had before. In this episode, we dive into the mindset shifts, the practical strategies, and the identity changes that made it possible. If you've been stuck in the cycle of starting strong and burning out, this conversation is your roadmap to long-term change.Chapters:00:00 - Why Most Men Fail to Step Into Their Calling  02:00 - Meet Ahab: From Overweight & Stressed to Fit & Focused  03:16 - The Simplest Definition of Addiction  04:50 - Ahab's Breaking Point & Health Scare  07:42 - The First Small Steps Toward Change  10:38 - Avoiding the All-or-Nothing Trap  14:46 - The Science of Stress & Cortisol  18:33 - Why Shame Doesn't Work for Long-Term Change  22:44 - Learning to Stop Punishing Yourself  27:04 - Setting Realistic Goals & Tracking the Right Metrics  ABOUT BRAVECOWe live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

The train diagram in the back of the little booklet called "The Four Spiritual Laws". The illustration is, you see a train running down the track, there's an engine, there's compartment cars and then there's a caboose. All the power is in the engine. You can't pull the train by the compartment car; you can't pull it by the caboose. Well if you think about the engine being fact and the compartment cars as faith and the caboose as feeling, the way we live our Christian life is we put our faith in the facts and then God produces the feelings. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1170/29

Hey friend, Are you tired all the time—but feel too wired to rest? Have you been more forgetful, irritable, or emotionally numb lately? What if your symptoms are your body's way of saying: “I'm overwhelmed”? In this episode, I walk you through signs of chronic stress that many moms miss—especially during the chaos of back-to-school. From brain fog and emotional shutdown to irritability and sleep disruption, these symptoms are not a personal failure—they're your nervous system crying out for support. You'll learn how to spot the early stages of a stress spiral and start shifting into a state that helps you feel better, even when life is full.  Resources and Links Mentioned Episode 159: Why Inflammation Won't Go Away—And What Stress Has to Do With It Episode 156: Stressed and Exhausted? This 5-Minute Body Check-In Can Help You Feel Better Fast Free Community: Join the Facebook Group Have questions or want support? Let's connect:

Superintendent and author Dr. Dan Stecken joins me to share his personal journey through burnout and the inspiration behind his book Stressed Leaders: Stay in the Game. In this candid conversation, we discuss why leaders aren't broken—they're burned out—and how that critical distinction can reshape how we approach leadership, recovery, and sustainability. Dr. Stecken reveals the moment he realized his leadership approach was unsustainable, the mindset shifts and boundaries that help leaders protect their well-being, and the daily habits that fuel long-term success without sacrificing purpose. We also explore the Stressed Leaders movement and the supportive community he's building for leaders who want to thrive instead of simply endure. If you're feeling the weight of leadership, this episode offers practical strategies, renewed perspective, and the encouragement you need to stay in the game. About Dan Stecken: Dan Stecken is the District Superintendent of Seneca Township High School in North Central Illinois. He is known for implementing "The Seneca Way" and achieving the "Great Place to Work" certification for his district. Stecken also authored "A Stressed Leaders Journey, the Rookie's Guide to Being a School District Superintendent" and hosts a weekly newsletter with the same title. He created the Stressed Leaders Conference and is dedicated to supporting leaders who are experiencing burnout.  Beyond his work in education, Stecken has also focused on his own well-being, experiencing a health scare and prioritizing work-life balance after noticing the challenges other leaders faced. He has lost over 100 pounds, and his journey has inspired him to create the Stressed Leaders Conference and community to support other leaders. His work emphasizes the importance of community, accountability, and finding purpose in leadership roles.  Follow Dan Stecken Website: https://www.stressedleaders.com   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-stecken/  https://www.amazon.com/Stressed-Leaders-Stay-Dan-Stecken/dp/B0FCBY9K8M?crid=2C0KDGD81A13K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TD3w0n-0AHVc5qx6sPNRUQ.gxDiwhqfXD3oL4g8bBkGJcx6ANNVkPzWmJmE7iYBW1o&dib_tag=se&keywords=stressed+leaders+dan+stecken&qid=1754841191&sprefix=stressed+leaders+dan+stecken%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=f60b88d9f0bf40874a2214a06293be5d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl — Magic Mind If you are a long time listener, an ASPIRE Leader, You know I only work with brands that I believe in myself and I integrate in my everyday life, so I'm super happy to talk to you guys about Magic Mind! I started drinking Magic Mind a while back as I was looking for several things, specifically in the afternoon. A boost of energy Healthy Ingredients Easy to drink throughout the day EXCITING OFFER! Try Magic Mind for up to 50% off:...

Ever had one of those days where the schedule is packed, the kids need you, your business is calling, and you realize… you can't do it all on your own?In this episode, I'm sharing a real-life moment with my husband that could have turned into a full-blown argument — but instead became an opportunity for connection, respect, and teamwork. You'll learn:

Get my FREE weightloss videos (The Secrets to How I Lost 100lbs): www.nobsfreecourse.com   For years, I thought I was doing everything right. I cut sugar. I ate clean. I followed all the food rules and told myself I was being “good.” But I still overate. I still blew it at night. I still had weekends where I said, “Fuck it,” and Monday mornings filled with guilt and shame. So I did what most women do—I doubled down. I ate even healthier, thinking that was the answer. What I didn't realize? The problem was never the food. It was how I was feeling. I was tired. Overwhelmed. Stressed to the damn max. And I was using food to feel better…even if it only worked for five minutes. When I tried to “eat healthy” without dealing with my emotions, I took away the only thing that had ever comforted me. No one tells you that part. In this episode, I break down: Why “eating clean” might be keeping you from real progress How I finally realized I was using food to solve problems that had nothing to do with hunger The emotional blindspot most women miss—and what to do instead Why you don't need more rules… you need relief If you've ever felt like you're trying so damn hard but still feel out of control around food, this one's for you.  

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A Caregiver's Companion: Spiritual Support for the Stressed-out Soul by Cynthia B. Stotlar https://www.amazon.com/Caregivers-Companion-Spiritual-Support-Stressed-out/dp/1462712886 Cynthiastotlarhedbergbooks.com THE CHIPMUNK AND THE LEOPARD: The chipmunk makes friends with the Leopard, but refuses to lend him his cutlass to help him fashion a drum. The Leopard uses his claws to create his drum and sets in the sun to dry. Someone plays the drum and uses it to insult the Leopard.

There are many ups and downs as a human being, somehow with pregnancy the ups and downs and range of emotions can seem more pronounced that during non-pregnant seasons. Today I share some ways to feel and have those emotions.  Breastfeeding Benefits Feel it to Heal it References: Bridget Tyler Pregnancy Week Guide Mama Natural Pregnancy Week by Week Guide **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: Positiveinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY Pregnancy Affirmation Episodes:  Pregnancy Affirmations and Their Importance During Pregnancy Love Focused Free Affirmations on Pregnancy Pregnancy Affirmations For When It Feels Heavy Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy Intimacy in the First Trimester Episode YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy Email me at: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com  

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“We can’t change what’s happened, but we can change what it looks like inside of our mind-brain-body network,” says neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, PhD. Here, Leaf shares what she’s learned about how our minds work, and how we can change a thought, a habit, a pattern. And we get into the compelling 63-second intervention from her new book, Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed. For the show notes, head over to ⁠my Substack⁠.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump floats the idea of bringing the National Guard into DC over out-of-control crime. Trump directs the Department of Commerce to do a new census to exclude illegal aliens. Failed Georgia Candidate Stacey Abrams claims Trump is an aspiring dictator. Stressed adults are now relying on pacifiers to soothe themselves? H1D Angel Reese is once again DEMANDING the WNBA to pay her more money. Penske releases a statement condemning DHS using their brand of trucks for immigration enforcement raids. Apple CEO Tim Cook announces an end-to-end silicon supply chain that will be entirely in the United States investing over $600 Billion. South Park's latest episode makes fun of Kristi Noem, ICE and J.D. Vance, which also makes references to “Fantasy Island”. The US Census reportedly over-counted Blue States in 2020. Young male college grads are now jobless at the same rate as non-grads. H3D Nova Scotia BANS their citizens from going into the woods over fears of arson and wildfires.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off. Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANA.HumanNhttps://HumanN.comSupport your cholesterol health with SuperBerine—on sale at Sam's Club from 7/23 to 8/17. Boost your metabolic health and save!Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its bestAngel Studioshttps://Angel.com/danaGet free tickets to see Sketch in theaters on 8/6. Sign up for the Angel Studios Member's Guild and claim your perks todayAll Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Medical freedom is American freedom. Use code DANA10 to get 10% off your order.Honeylovehttps://Honeylove.com/danaLook and feel amazing every day, and save 20% with code DANA!Webroothttps://WebRoot.com/Dana Protect your digital life and get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Essentials, exclusively with my URL!Ruff Greenshttps://RuffGreens/com/DANAGive Ruff Greens a shot with the 90-day challenge.  Get a FREE jumpstart trial bag, just cover shipping with promo code DANA.

How do we parse out mind, body, and spirit when navigating issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and habits? Ben talks with the brilliant clinical neuroscientist, mental health educator, and author Dr. Caroline Leaf about these very things.Dr. Leaf discusses her new book, Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious or StressedCheck out Dr. Leaf's new book HERE.Visit Dr. Leaf's website HERE.Follow Dr. Leaf on:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolineleafYouTube: https://youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeafFacebook: https://facebook.com/drleafTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeafPodcast:Cleaning Up the Mental Mess https://drleaf.com/pages/podcastBooks: https://drleaf.com/collections/all-books----------------------Interested in the Steiger Missions School? Click HERE to apply for the SMS.Do you ever struggle to share your faith with those who won't walk into a church?----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us a text

It's that time of year again — supply lists, new kicks, and pressure from every angle. In this episode, we're diving into the unspoken back-to-school madness: Why are parents going broke trying to dress their kids like mini-influencers? Is it about the kids… or the comparison culture we've all fallen into?We're talking about the emotional and financial stress parents feel every fall — from over-the-top first day photo ops to judging moms who don't show up with the “right” brands. Are we trying to set our kids up for success or just keep up with what we think everyone else is doing?Join us as we unpack the wild expectations of modern motherhood during back-to-school season — and give ourselves permission to keep it real (even if that means sending our kid in hand-me-downs and a slightly crushed folder).https://linktr.ee/twothemomspodcasthttps://linktr.ee/katherinegarnicahttps://linktr.ee/AAKV

Summer isn't over but kids are stressed about school Guest: Dr. Daniel Chorney, psychologist specializing in services for children and adolescents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is fentanyl a thing in North America, but not other places? Guest: Dr  Jonathan Culkins, Professor Of Operations Research And Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University How will wildfire smoke affect certain people more than others in the future? Guest: Dr Emilia Lim, Faculty of Medicine in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UBC Summer isn't over but kids are stressed about school Guest: Dr. Daniel Chorney, psychologist specializing in services for children and adolescents. Is burnout the new normal? Guest: Kadine Cooper, Career and life coach, facilitator and speaker. New data shows people are leaving BC in big numbers Guest: Jairo Yunis, former policy analyst at the Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  Feeling like your brain's in a blender? You're not alone—and there is a way out. This week, JVN is joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf: cognitive neuroscientist, mental health expert, and bestselling author of Help in a Hurry, her game-changing guide to navigating stress and emotional chaos when life hits the fan. Together, they dive into what's actually going on in your brain when you're overwhelmed, the science behind how thoughts can make or break your day, and how quick, simple tools—like mental check-ins, breathwork, and reframing—can help you regulate your nervous system fast. Dr. Leaf shares why stress isn't your enemy, how therapy and neuroscience can work hand-in-hand, and why taking an “insurance policy” for your mind might be the most powerful thing you can do for yourself.  Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Not A Phase.  Trans Lifeline Follow Hospice Nurse Julie on Instagram @hospicenursejulie and on TikTok @hospicenursejulie and on YouTube @hospicenursejulie  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn  Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/better today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents seem to be turning to ChatGPT for advice more and more – but what do robots have to offer when it comes to such a core human relationship? What guardrails are necessary when trusting artificial intelligence with shaping the development of our children?Contributing columnist Amberly McAteer weighs in after ChatGPT's advice actually got one of her daughters to stop stealing from the other.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen a stark drop in their mental health. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Need to let off some steam and yell into the void? Well, you're not alone. In fact, you can head to North Avenue Beach on Sunday evenings and meet up with Scream Club Chicago, where the one thing everyone has in common is that they really need to indulge in a good scream. If screaming is not for you, and you're looking for something a bit more melodic, there is always the Chicago Circle Singing. They meet once a month, and anyone – no matter the skill or talent level – can join and belt one out. Reset sits down with the founders and members of Chicago Circle Singing and the Scream Club about finding catharsis – and community – in screaming and singing. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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Feeling bloated, wired or constantly stressed? Shana Hussin, RDN unpacks how cortisol spikes, insulin resistance and even lack of sunlight can wreak havoc on your gut and overall health. Learn how balancing your hormones and embracing natural rhythms can support digestion, energy and healing. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen a stark drop in their mental health. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this insightful episode, we explore the importance of planning for a stress-free retirement. Just as medication packages have clear dates of manufacture and expiration, individuals should also be mindful of their own timelines, from birth to retirement. We delve into the necessity of preparing for life after employment, emphasizing how failing to plan can lead to unnecessary stress. Join us as we discuss strategies and tips for ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable post-retirement life.

A new poll confirms Americans are stressed about grocery prices. The Associated Press-NORC Center poll of more than 14-hundred adults found about half consider the cost of groceries a "major" source of stress.

A new poll confirms Americans are stressed about grocery prices. The Associated Press-NORC Center poll of more than 14-hundred adults found about half consider the cost of groceries a "major" source of stress.

Buy now, eat now, pay later: Americans stressed about grocery prices  A new poll in the Associated Press, shows about half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a “major” source of stress in their life right now… and many are using Buy Now, Pay Later to purchase groceries and other essential items.     President Trump fires head of Bureau of labor statistics   President Trump is firing Erika McEntarfer, the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weaker than expected jobs report released last week. Greg and Holly discuss this development and speak with Michael Kofoed,  Assistant Professor of Economics at Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee about how job stats are collected and what this firing means to the economist community.    Family of Maurine Hunsaker speaks out on frustrations amid Ralph Menzies commutation hearing   Utah death row inmate, Ralph Menzies is scheduled to die by firing squad in just over a month, but now, has a 4-day commutation hearing scheduled. The family members of his victim are frustrated by what feels like another delay and concerns around scheduling. Matt Hunsaker, son of Maurine Hunsaker, who was kidnapped and murdered by Ralph Menzies in 1986 joins the show to discuss.  Greg and Holly also discuss how crime victims in Utah can feel uninformed about case updates and improvements that could be on the horizon.     Pencils, paper and price tags   According to the NRF, the average K-12 shopper is budgeting $858 this year on average per student. While this number is actually down from $875, Greg and Holly discuss the rising costs of going back to school and how looming tariffs could also be impacting the price. Greg and Holly also discuss how many teachers need to work side hustles to make ends meet.     Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatens to oust democratic lawmakers after leaving state   In an open favor to Pres. Trump, Texas wants to change Congressional boundaries to give the president 5 more Republican seats. Texas Democrats say "Not on our watch." Greg and Holly speak with NewsNation's White House Correspondent, Joe Khalil about the latest details and Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatening to oust the lawmakers if they don't return.     The surprising fact about crime in the U.S.    Is crime up, down or stable in the United States? The actual stats might surprise you. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News breaks down the numbers.     The average parent feels like a failure 156 times a year   Something many can relate too...The average parent feels like a failure 156 times per year, according to studyfinds.org. Greg and Holly discuss.     A new freeway in Lehi?   A new traffic study is going to focus on Lehi to look at the possibilities of creating a new freeway to ease congestion among east-west traffic. Greg and Holly discuss.     A Lightning 'mega flash' and Gen Z's spicy food obsession   A lightning "mega flash" hit a new world record after it extended over 500 miles in a matter of seconds. Greg and Holly discuss this new record as well as how Gen-Z's obsession with lighting hot food is influencing new menu items at multiple restaurant chains. Holly shares her fun facts of the day.  

  A new poll in the Associated Press, shows about half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a “major” source of stress in their life right now… and many are using Buy Now, Pay Later to purchase groceries and other essential items.  

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports higher grocery prices are stressing the vast majority of adults.

Is your peace being quietly hijacked by subtle stress triggers? Highly sensitive people often find themselves overwhelmed by seemingly small moments—like a simple question asked at the wrong time. In this heartfelt episode, Todd shares a personal story following his father's passing that reveals how these moments can spiral—and how to break free. Here's what you'll gain from listening: Insight into why highly sensitive people are especially vulnerable to stress when their space or rhythm is disrupted—even in subtle ways. A powerful example of how unresolved moments can linger, and how inner work can gently release them. A practical method for reclaiming your power in stressful situations by learning to ask for what you need. Press play now to discover how to turn moments of overwhelm into lasting inner peace.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

What if you could travel with purpose—and get paid for it? Whether you were glued to Ryan Trahan's 50 States in 50 Days or just daydreaming about exploring the world, this episode is for you. I'm sharing two real scholarships that could help you earn over $5,000 to fund global adventures, even as a student. No influencer status required. If you've ever wondered how to make travel possible while still in school, you'll want to hear this. Scholarships mentioned in this episode:

Title: A Prayer for the Sad, Stressed, and SlanderedSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeText: Psalm 31Overview: In this weekly sermon from Calvary Monterey, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines Psalm 31, a prayer for the sad, stressed, and slandered. Pastor Nate walks through the psalmist David's journey from being overwhelmed by physical, emotional, and spiritual pain to finding profound security in God's character. Discover how convictions about God's steadfast love and protective power can lead to an active, life-altering trust. This teaching offers a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can commit our spirit into God's hands, find our true identity in Him, and be filled with strength and courage.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3688: Brian Tracy explains how adopting a positive attitude in the face of setbacks is a key skill for personal growth and resilience. By reframing problems as challenges, or even opportunities, you can shift your mindset, manage stress more effectively, and keep moving toward your goals with optimism and strength. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/positive-attitude-when-stressed/ Quotes to ponder: "Since your conscious mind can hold only one thought at a time, either positive or negative, if you deliberately choose a positive thought to dwell upon, you keep your mind optimistic and your emotions positive." "Rather than saying, 'I have a problem,' say, 'I have an interesting challenge facing me.'" "Resolve in advance that no matter what happens, you will not allow it to get you down." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3688: Brian Tracy explains how adopting a positive attitude in the face of setbacks is a key skill for personal growth and resilience. By reframing problems as challenges, or even opportunities, you can shift your mindset, manage stress more effectively, and keep moving toward your goals with optimism and strength. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/positive-attitude-when-stressed/ Quotes to ponder: "Since your conscious mind can hold only one thought at a time, either positive or negative, if you deliberately choose a positive thought to dwell upon, you keep your mind optimistic and your emotions positive." "Rather than saying, 'I have a problem,' say, 'I have an interesting challenge facing me.'" "Resolve in advance that no matter what happens, you will not allow it to get you down." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3688: Brian Tracy explains how adopting a positive attitude in the face of setbacks is a key skill for personal growth and resilience. By reframing problems as challenges, or even opportunities, you can shift your mindset, manage stress more effectively, and keep moving toward your goals with optimism and strength. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/positive-attitude-when-stressed/ Quotes to ponder: "Since your conscious mind can hold only one thought at a time, either positive or negative, if you deliberately choose a positive thought to dwell upon, you keep your mind optimistic and your emotions positive." "Rather than saying, 'I have a problem,' say, 'I have an interesting challenge facing me.'" "Resolve in advance that no matter what happens, you will not allow it to get you down." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical psychologist and co-developer of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dr. Adele Lafrance, talks about her new book, What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work, a practical guide for parents and caregivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Using pregnancy affirmations can be a powerful way to help you find positivity in pregnancy.  References: Bridget Tyler Pregnancy Week Guide Mama Natural Pregnancy Week by Week Guide **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: Positiveinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY Pregnancy Affirmation Episodes:  Pregnancy Affirmations and Their Importance During Pregnancy Love Focused Free Affirmations on Pregnancy Pregnancy Affirmations For When It Feels Heavy Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy Intimacy in the First Trimester Episode YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy Email me at: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com  

Consumer confidence ticked up in June, according to The Conference Board. At the same time, confidence in the labor market weakened for a seventh consecutive month. In this episode, what good are a bunch of confident consumers if they're stressed about finding work? Plus: SNAP cuts will hurt grocery stores, Americans have to buy foreign goods if we want other countries to buy our goods, and tariff costs negate productivity growth benefits.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Consumer confidence ticked up in June, according to The Conference Board. At the same time, confidence in the labor market weakened for a seventh consecutive month. In this episode, what good are a bunch of confident consumers if they're stressed about finding work? Plus: SNAP cuts will hurt grocery stores, Americans have to buy foreign goods if we want other countries to buy our goods, and tariff costs negate productivity growth benefits.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.