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Hello Brave Friends! This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and, you guessed it, ask us anything!In this Ask Us Anything episode, #262, Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell, and Dr. Zoe are responding to the question:“Hi Bravies! How do I find my purpose when my whole life revolves around caregiving? I am a single mom and I do not have respite caregivers or family to help me out.”When caregiving requires nearly everything you have, where is the space to figure out who you are or what gives your life purpose outside of being a mom?Jessica, Susanna, and Dr. Zoe talk honestly about identity, purpose, and the very different seasons of a caregiving life. They acknowledge the grief that can come with losing a career, freedom, spontaneity, or a version of yourself you thought you would get to be—and why those feelings deserve compassion rather than judgment.Together, they challenge the idea that purpose is something we have to go out and “find.” Instead, purpose can be formed through the way we live our lives right now. Living in alignment with our values, finding small moments of meaning and calm, and staying connected to ourselves can matter even when our circumstances leave very little room for anything beyond caregiving.They also discuss the importance of community and connection, practical tools for supporting mental health, and how thinking about future seasons can create hope without requiring us to pretend our present circumstances are easy.Most importantly, this conversation makes room for the reality behind the listener's question: not every caregiving mom has respite, family support, time, or the ability to simply “do something for herself.” Finding purpose shouldn't become one more impossible task on an already overwhelming list.Your purpose doesn't have to be a destination, a career, a passion project, or something separate from the life you're living. It can evolve as your circumstances change—and so can you.Keep the vulnerable questions coming. We're here to support you.We see you, and we love you!We are incredibly grateful to Rise Educational Advocacy for sponsoring Season 11 of Brave Together Podcast and for supporting our mission to strengthen and encourage caregiving moms. Find more about Rise here. Resources mentioned in this episode: Calm App, Values Bridge by Susie WelchFind more information about Licensed Psychotherapist, Dr. Zoe here. Find Dr. Zoe's book, Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame here.Find more information about Life Coach, Susanna Peace Lovell here.Find Susanna's book, Your True Self is Enough here.Find our first book from We Are Brave Together, Becoming Brave Together here.Find our second book from We Are Brave Together, Suddenly Brave Together here. Find FULL episodes and clips of our podcast on Youtube here.Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here. Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here. Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube. Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!Disclaimer

Episode 1182 This is a revisit of one of our most impactful episodes. What if the best thing you could do for your marriage is to start leading yourself first? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by his wife, Erin Holt, to explore a question many men wrestle with: What will my wife think if I invest in myself? Together, they offer both the masculine and feminine perspectives on why personal growth isn't selfish. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give your relationship. Erin shares what women often find most attractive: a man who takes responsibility for his own growth, leads himself with confidence, and is willing to take action instead of staying stuck. Doug and Erin also discuss why waiting for permission can keep men trapped, how investing in yourself benefits your marriage and family, and why strong relationships are built by two people who are both committed to becoming their best selves. Whether you're feeling stuck in your marriage or simply know you're capable of more, this conversation is a powerful reminder that lasting change begins with the person you see in the mirror. Timestamp Chapters 00:00 Why leading yourself strengthens your relationship 01:56 What women really think about personal growth 03:09 The difference between taking action and staying stuck 04:58 Why investing in yourself benefits everyone 07:55 Becoming responsible for your own happiness 08:51 How the Scales framework helps rebuild connection 10:05 Supporting each other's personal growth 11:30 Why coaching transformed Doug and Erin's marriage 12:13 You don't have to hit rock bottom to change 13:25 Building a stronger relationship through proactive growth 14:52 The power of taking massive action If you're ready to understand what's really keeping your relationship stuck and learn a proven framework for rebuilding trust, watch the Scales Free Training. Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TVtSslL7zhE The Powerful Man helps men become stronger husbands, fathers, and leaders through practical coaching, emotional resilience, and authentic masculine leadership.

I think people often imagine exercise almost like depositing muscle directly into a bank account.I lifted today…therefore I built muscle today.I squatted today…therefore my bones are stronger today.I ran today…therefore I am fitter today.But that isn't really how adaptation works.Training creates a challenge.A demand.A reason for your body to change.Then, between workouts, your body responds to that challenge.And after enough properly dosed challenges…with enough recovery…repeated over enough time…the accumulated response becomes something you can finally see or measure.More strength.More muscle.Greater work capacity.Improved skill.Stronger connective tissue.Potential improvements in bone.The workout is not the finished product.The workout is the request.Resources:Brain.fm App(First month Free, then 20% off subscription)Discount Code: coachdamiensdLinks:IG:@coachdamien_sd@damienrayevans@livinthedream_podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6VuPgtVsdBpDj5oN3YQTgFB:https://www.facebook.com/coachdamienSD/

We sit down with marriage and family therapist Sonnet Hinsey to talk about premarital education as prevention, not therapy for people in trouble. We break down the Five Love Languages, Gottman-inspired connection habits, and simple action plans that help couples stay close when the “in love” high shifts into real life. • why prevention work matters before conflict hardens into patterns • how RELATE and READY assessments create clarity and shared language • what keeps premarital education from feeling scary or stigmatized • the Five Love Languages and why couples “miss the mark” with good intentions • building a concrete love language action plan that actually gets used • Gottman concepts that strengthen friendship, fondness and daily connection • bids for connection and why small responses matter more than grand gestures • budgeting and money talks as part of preparing for marriage • simple CBT tools for handling triggers and communicating needs • Sonnet's online love languages date night and follow-up supports Happy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book StoreWritten by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduceThe opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org  Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/ 

When schools, students, and families work together, everyone wins. The truth is that teachers, families, and students have the same goal – student success. Therefore, building teams that allow everyone to work together for this shared goal helps bring the goal to fruition. Everyone has a valued voice on the team, and leaders build the culture for these teams to thrive and invite people to the table to share their voices. Listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher and Keri Jo Sapp, the principal of Oxford Early Childhood Center, explore the importance of including children in their own learning; the value of building strong school-family relationships; and the magic of bringing students, families, and teachers together to build powerful teams. As Ms. Sapp shares, it is hard work but is worth every effort. Recommended Resources:  Families Are Valuable Team Members, The Partnership Between Schools and FamiliesFollow Host Dr. Janet Pilcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpilcher/ 

Have you ever felt like the harder you try to control life, the more frustrated you become?In this special episode of the Purpose Mastermind Podcast, Mark sits down with his favorite guest—his wife, Adena Delaney—for an honest conversation about marriage, parenting, purpose, weakness, and why surrender is one of the greatest sources of strength.Along the way, they share personal stories from raising three children, becoming grandparents, building The Purpose Mastermind Association, and learning through life's many messes. They explore why trying to control people and circumstances often creates more pain, while surrender opens the door to restoration, healthier relationships, and lasting transformation.In this episode you'll discover:• Why weakness can become one of your greatest strengths.• The surprising reason control creates conflict in relationships.• How purpose helps you move beyond your problems.• Why life isn't about avoiding messes—it's about learning how to walk through them.• How honest conversations create freedom and healing.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck trying to fix everything around you, this conversation will encourage you to stop chasing perfection and begin pursuing the life you were created to live.If you would like to get clarity on your purpose, join our free community. On Monday nights we offer free conversations on Zoom to help clarify your purpose.www.purposemastermind.comInterested in strengthening your marriage?Take our free Marriage Assessment:https://app.assessmentgenerator.com/assessment/17360If you'd like to help us continue creating conversations that bring purpose, hope, and restoration to others, you can support our mission here:https://markdelaney.com/donate/Support the show

Andy, Rick and Sarah explore what happens to your body as you get older, how this can impact your running and what you can do to continue progressing and improving your performance even as you age. Andy and Rick also reflect on their own running journeys and what it means to keep chasing personal bests as the years go by.Last week's ‘Rick's Riddle of the Week' caused uproar. Can you guess this week's?Studies Referenced: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4795964/ & https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41243424/ The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel ClubFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .

Every runner eventually asks the same question: Should I push through the pain?The answer could determine whether you make it to the start line—or spend race day watching from the sidelines.In Episode 6 of the SLAY Stronger Runner Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains why the best runners aren't the ones who train the hardest. They're the ones who stay healthy long enough to keep training.This episode teaches you how to recognize the difference between normal training discomfort and the warning signs of injury, why recovery is one of the biggest performance tools available, and how to think like an elite athlete when something doesn't feel right.In this episode you'll learn:• The difference between soreness and injury• Why pain is information—not weakness• The warning signs you should never ignore• The most common running injuries and what causes them• Why total life stress matters just as much as training mileage• Why the famous "10% Rule" isn't enough• The importance of dynamic warm-ups• Why recovery begins the night before your run• How Olympians manage injuries before they become serious• The SLAY Recovery PyramidThis Week's ChallengeEvery evening ask yourself four questions:✅ Did I sleep enough?✅ Did I eat enough?✅ Did I hydrate?✅ Did I move well today?Your next personal best may begin long before your next run.Coming Next Week: The Runner's MindWe'll dive into confidence, race anxiety, visualization, negative self-talk and the mental skills that separate good runners from great runners. Subscribe and train with us every week as we build stronger women—physically, mentally and emotionally.

Have you ever sent a text and expected a fun response but all you got was a word one answer and then you spent the rest of the day wondering what you did wrong? Or heard a comment in a group chat and felt it was aimed at you? Most of the time, the thing you're taking personally has almost nothing to do with you—but your brain will work hard to convince you otherwise. I've done this too, during the hardest stretch of my life, even though I'm a therapist who teaches people not to. In today's episode, I'll walk you through what's really happening when you take something personally, why it costs you more than you might think, and three things you can do the next time your brain insists you're the reason someone acted the way they did. Some of the things I talk about are: The story I built about myself to explain what happened when I was grieving. Why your brain reaches for the one explanation that puts you at the center, out of a hundred it could have picked. What the research says about the critical feedback people give. Why taking things personally goes beyond just feeling bad. The surprising study on reaching out to someone you've lost touch with, and what your brain gets wrong about it. How to separate hurt feelings from beliefs about yourself. Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 59 — 3 Ways to Take Back Your Power When Negative People Try to Drag You Down ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠278 — The 3 Mindset Shifts You Will Help You Grow Mentally Stronger This Year Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Mental Strength Newsletter —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Lola Blankets — Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠ LolaBlankets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code STRONGER to get 40% OFF your order. AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Boll & Branch — Get 20% off sitewide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code stronger. Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠square.com/go/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Dupe — Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dupe.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to finally feel confident about what to buy. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ray Cochrane digs into Anthropic’s Model Hardware Standard. It is a shared driver that lets an AI agent run real lab equipment, from pipetting robots to the lasers inside a quantum computer. He also covers OpenAI’s builder’s guide to GPT-5.6, Google’s new Expert Intelligence book feature, Apple’s M5 Ultra Mac Studio, and a judge’s order forcing Google to stop hiding rival app stores. Finally, he weighs in on Apple’s proposed 15 percent link-out fee, Meta’s Australia numbers, the White House deputizing private hackers, and why rivers obey a 1957 math rule. – Want to start a podcast? Its easy to get started! Sign-up at Blubrry – Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Ray if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary Cochrane opens with a quick personal update. He is hunting for tickets to Michigan for his dad’s anniversary, and he has been learning Blender and Godot on the side, mostly modeling and blocking out levels. Consequently, he asks listeners for advice on starting a big game project, and he plans to record his progress, maybe as a time lapse. Then it is straight into the featured story. Anthropic’s Model Hardware Standard: A Driver for the Physical World The featured story comes from Anthropic, which opened a research preview of the Model Hardware Standard, or MHS. Cochrane frames it as the other side of the question NVIDIA’s world models raised two weeks ago: when do AI agents start touching actual machines? A typical lab runs a microscope, a liquid handler, a robotic arm, and a plate reader, each from a different vendor with its own control software. One Janelia researcher in the post launches seven programs in three languages just to start an experiment. Anthropic says wiring a setup like that takes weeks or months of specialist work. MHS is a driver, the same kind of translation layer a printer uses, except every device gets described with a tiny set of commands like read and write. Devices announce themselves on the network. A plain-English reference file then records what each machine measures, what can be adjusted, and which safety limits get enforced no matter what the agent asks. Agents then reach the hardware through the Model Context Protocol, the command line, or plain code. Cochrane sees the same move the industry keeps making, from coding harnesses to RSS and JSON: agree on a standard and let everyone build against it. In fact, he calls MHS the hardware version of MCP. The partner results carry the segment. QuEra builds quantum computers from individual atoms held by lasers that must hold their frequency to about one part in a trillion. A four-person team spent months on a relock script that worked 58 percent of the time. However, four copies of Claude iterating overnight through MHS produced a decision-tree script that recovers the laser in about six seconds, and it passed 99.3 percent of 700 blind trials. Carnegie Mellon wrote MHS drivers for four instruments across three incompatible computers in about eight hours, then ran dose-response experiments three times faster and blocked all six deliberately induced faults. Genentech, meanwhile, showed the limits. Claude used the same pump speed for water, a foamy protein solution, and a human had to explain that the bubbles were a physics problem. That gap in physical intuition is what sticks with Cochrane. He doubts it will change soon, and he suspects the fix will arrive as sub-agents or sub-models that judge a request against an expected outcome. He also connects MHS to a video of racing robots that never learned to stop at the finish line. What happens, he wonders, once they can read a distance sensor through a shared standard? Still, he calls the announcement a fantastic read and points listeners to the full article. Sponsor: GoDaddy Economy hosting $6.99/month, WordPress hosting $12.99/month, domains $11.99. Website builder trial available. Use codes at geeknewscentral.com/godaddy to support the show. GPT-5.6 Does the Same Work for a Fraction of the Cost OpenAI’s builder’s guide to GPT-5.6 leads the headlines. Cochrane recaps the three tiers from episode 1870, Sol, Terra, and Luna, plus the separate dial for reasoning effort. On BrowseComp, a benchmark for digging up obscure facts on the web, the old GPT-5.5 flagship scored about 84 percent on a run that cost 33 dollars three months ago. Luna now matches that score for a dollar thirty-three, and OpenAI has since cut Luna’s price another 80 percent. Browser Use reports Luna finishing 78 percent of its hardest browser tasks for about 14 dollars, against 80 percent for roughly 235 dollars from the best available model. The guide’s other big addition is a multi-agent beta flag. It lets the model handling a request spawn parallel helper agents that report back to a root agent inside a single API call. However, Cochrane is unimpressed by the timing. He has been running that pattern in Claude Code for months, so he sees OpenAI copying a workflow other companies already ship rather than inventing its own. Along the way, he plugs Claude Code’s remote-control sessions, which let him send prompts from his phone to a terminal session at home. Google Lets Gemini Read the Books You Actually Bought Google launched Expert Intelligence, a name Cochrane calls quite the reach. The feature lets you drop a book you bought on Google Play Books into Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, and ask questions answered only from that book, with citations. Cochrane sees real power here for students, since he once used NotebookLM to organize scattered course PDFs. Additionally, publishers get a cut, which he calls a far better deal than the wholesale scraping of books that trained earlier models. Nevertheless, he asks who loses out, because a paid publisher does not automatically mean a paid author. He floats the same idea for artists, even a penny per use, then admits that may be too idealistic. Apple’s M5 Ultra Mac Studio Is Built to Run Big Models at Home Back in episode 1861, when Apple killed the Mac Pro, an M5 Ultra Mac Studio was expected later this year. Now it is here. The M5 Ultra brings up to a 36-core CPU, an 80-core GPU, and 512GB of unified memory moving 1.2 terabytes per second. Apple claims up to 4.3 times the AI performance of the M3 Ultra. Thunderbolt 5 can also cluster four machines into one memory pool for up to three times faster inference. The M5 Max model starts at $2,499 and the Ultra at $5,499, with shipping on September 22 and the 512GB configuration arriving in late October. Cochrane finds the clustering pitch ridiculous at that price, but he invites anyone who spends the money to report back. Apple Opens a Manufacturing School in Houston Apple also opened a 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston. It offers free classes for small and midsize manufacturers, from circuit board design to hands-on time on a scaled-down production line, with college students joining later. Cochrane calls it a solid step in the bring-manufacturing-home movement. The bigger story is the campus itself, which builds Apple’s AI servers and will add the first US-assembled Mac mini line later this year. That ties back to the Mac mini shortage that followed the OpenClaw rush, when Tim Cook warned of months-long waits. Cult of Mac was still reporting four-month waits in late July. However, Cook blamed chip supply rather than assembly, so Cochrane is not counting on relief just yet. Amazon EC2 Turns Twenty Amazon EC2 turned twenty this week, which Cochrane admits makes him feel old. The 2006 beta offered one server size in one region for ten cents an hour. Each came with a 1.7 gigahertz Xeon and under two gigabytes of memory, and accounts were capped at twenty servers. Today AWS offers more than 1,200 instance types across 39 regions. Consequently, Cochrane credits the company with turning that tiny product into the backbone of cloud and AI computing. Intel Gamer Days: Two Free Games, With Fine Print Intel Gamer Days runs through September 13. Buy a qualifying Core Ultra Series 2 or 14th Gen desktop chip, a Core Ultra Series 3 laptop, or an Arc graphics card. In return you get Star Wars: Galactic Racer plus the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake. GamesRadar values the pair at about 120 dollars. However, neither game is out yet, and codes must be redeemed by October 31 even though the Tomb Raider remake ships in February. Cochrane calls that awful, but he still tells qualifying buyers to claim the deal early. Note that 13th Gen chips do not qualify. Judge Orders Google to Stop Hiding Rival App Stores A jury found Google’s Android app monopoly illegal in late 2023, and Judge James Donato ordered rival stores into the Play Store in 2024. On August 13, Epic’s lawyer demonstrated that searching Play for “store for apps” returned Walmart instead of any app store. Donato called that “not acceptable” and ordered three fixes within a week. Searches must surface third-party stores, listings need a plain install button, and the “are you looking for” interstitial has to go. Cochrane welcomes the monopoly being chipped away, but he notes that a controlling entity still sits atop every app store. In his view, community hubs like app stores and social media need a public infrastructure layer. He suspects governments skip that investment because companies already run the services, while selling your data. Apple Wants 15 Percent of Purchases Outside Its Store The other half of the Epic saga is Apple’s proposed link-out commission. After the 2021 anti-steering injunction, Apple charged 27 percent on purchases made through external links. A judge held it in contempt last year, and the Ninth Circuit then allowed a fee limited to the cost of running the system. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers refused to wait for the Supreme Court, writing that “further delay is unwarranted.” Apple filed 15 percent for standard apps, 10 percent for subscription renewals and partner programs, and 5 percent for small businesses. It also conceded the rate would be “essentially zero” under the appeals court’s cost yardstick. Since Apple has charged nothing on link-outs since the contempt ruling, Cochrane sees this as a raise. He calls a cut on purchases made on a developer’s own website disturbing. He also recalls reading about the size of Uber’s payments to Apple, and he questions whether that kind of percentage is sustainable for companies without funding. Meta Says It Has Cut Off 750,000 Australian Kids Meta reported locking out more than 750,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts in Australia by the end of June under the country’s under-16 social media law. Over 500,000 of those were removed before the law even took effect. Detection relies mostly on AI scanning posts and bios for tells like birthday messages, plus user reports and blocks on re-registration. However, the post gives no count of mistaken removals or appeals, and the regulator’s early data shows under-16 usage falling only from about 86 to 81 percent. Meta wants a single age signal at the operating system or app store level, and Cochrane agrees completely. He connects it to the MHS idea from the top of the show: platforms need a standard flag to reference instead of guessing. The White House Deputizes Private Hackers Earlier this month the White House signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum that lets vetted private security firms run surveillance and disruption operations against overseas criminal groups. The Justice Department and Homeland Security hold the contracts and oversee the work. Firms need a proven track record, vetted staff, and a bond of at least $1 million, and must submit operating procedures within 60 days. Cochrane finds the measure aggressive in a good way and hopes it deters attacks on innocents. Still, he takes Kevin Beaumont’s warning seriously that the private security industry profits from ransomware existing. He compares it to the old Head and Shoulders myth: why solve the problem that drives your revenue? A Weather Satellite Watched the Eclipse Shadow Cross Europe Cochrane skips the readout on this one and simply sends listeners to ESA’s site. The MTG-I1 weather satellite captured the Moon’s shadow sweeping across Europe during the August 12 eclipse. Watching a shadow cross an entire continent, he says, was a first for him. Additionally, it leaves him excited about the research happening beyond the planet. Rivers, Deltas, and the Number 0.6 Quanta Magazine explains Hack’s law, which John Hack discovered in 1957 while measuring streams in Virginia and Maryland. A stream’s length tracks its drainage area raised to the power of 0.6, regardless of the rock underneath, and satellite data later confirmed it worldwide. Computer models in the 1990s showed why. Channels that capture extra runoff cut deeper and steal from their neighbors until the network settles into the arrangement that wastes the least energy. Now a University of Texas Rio Grande Valley team has found the same 0.6 exponent in river deltas, which spread water out rather than gathering it. Nobody knows why yet, and Cochrane calls it a really cool read. Sugar Helped Grow the Human Brain, Too A new paper in Science, co-authored by Jennie Brand-Miller at the University of Sydney, adds a third ingredient to the story of early human brain growth. Alongside meat and cooking, natural sugars from ripe fruit and honey may have fueled it too. The brain is about two percent of body weight but burns twenty percent of resting energy. It runs on glucose, which meat and marrow barely supply and raw starch cannot release without fire. The team modeled ancestral diets from a chimp-like baseline through Homo erectus and concluded that the earliest hominins may have drawn over 65 percent of their energy from natural sugars. Cochrane stresses that it is a model, not fossils, and notes that paleoanthropologist Marina Lozano thinks the authors place widespread cooking too early. Still, he loves this kind of deep research. Retracing the steps to our own intelligence, he suggests, could hint at what it takes for intelligent life to develop at all. A Brain Rhythm That Tells Doctors Where to Aim Finally, Science Daily covered a University of Cologne study on deep brain stimulation. That is the implanted-electrode treatment that eases Parkinson’s tremors for some patients but not others. Andreas Horn’s team recorded from 50 patients using both the implanted electrodes and an external magnetic scanner. They identified a circuit between the electrode’s target and the frontal cortex that oscillates at 20 to 35 cycles per second. Stronger coupling there predicted bigger improvement after surgery, though the study, published in Brain, shows correlation rather than cause. First author Bahne Bahners hopes the finding helps tune DBS more precisely, especially for patients who have not responded well. Cochrane half-jokingly asks whether MHS might one day drive those electrodes, and he calls brain disorders the hardest thing in the body to treat. Cochrane wraps with housekeeping: become a GNC Insider at geeknewscentral.com/insider, email geeknews@gmail.com with questions or comments, subscribe to the newsletter, and grab a modern podcast app at podcastapps.com. He thanks GoDaddy for over twenty years of keeping the show on the air, promises to catch everyone next Monday, and wishes listeners a great night. The post Eyes, Hands, and a Sense of Timing #1874 appeared first on Geek News Central.

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My friend Jon Larsen (married father of three, lives in Cedar City, 25+ years clinical experience) and Brooklyn Larsen (BYU student, early returned missionary from Argentina, service missionary) join us to talk about their new and needed podcast called “Returned Stronger”. The podcast (and Jon's life coaching work) focuses on helping early return missionaries find their way forward on principles based on worth, value, and God's love for them—and how “God never speaks to someone through shame”. In this episode Brooklyn bravely shares her journey with her mental health and why her mission needed to end to return home to get the necessary care she needed. Brooklyn talks honestly about this difficult road—and what gave her hope including deciding to serve a service mission and start their podcast. Jon talks about his role as her father to love and support her and his clinical expertise to support early return missionaries and their families. I encourage everyone to check out this episode and connect with the “Returning Stronger” podcast (see show notes). This will help you better love and support the missionaries in your life. And if you are planning on serving a mission, their podcast will help you better prepare for your mission. Links: Facebook, TikTok and Instagram: @ReturningStronger Podcast: https://youtube.com/@returningstronger Website: https://returningstronger.com

What if the number of candles on your birthday cake isn't the most important measure of how you're aging?Two people can be the exact same chronological age and have remarkably different levels of strength, cardiovascular fitness, metabolic health, inflammation, energy, resilience, and physical capability. In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway explores the emerging science of biological versus chronological aging—and, more importantly, what you can actually do about it. Drawing from longevity research, his experience as a physician, and the principles behind his upcoming book The Biology of Becoming, Dr. Hemingway shares seven powerful signals that can influence the trajectory of how we age—including muscle, cardiovascular fitness, metabolic health, sleep, inflammation, nutrition, and something that may matter more than all the biomarkers: knowing what you're getting healthy for.You'll also hear a powerful client story, the simple reason a 10-minute walk after dinner can matter more than you think, why muscle may be your body's most important “retirement account,” and a practical 7-Day Becoming Younger Experiment you can begin immediately. Because longevity isn't really about trying to live forever. It's about building a body capable of continuing to say yes to the people, experiences, adventures, and purpose that make life worth living. Your birthday will keep changing. But how you age isn't entirely predetermined. Every choice is a signal—and your biology is always listening.**Free PDF:  "5 Questions That Will CHANGE your life"   Inside the PDF, we share how to partner with your biology instead of fighting it.  These questions will help you change your signals, your biology and your life, one day at a time.*And, in my new Performance, and Longevity medical practice we specialize in turning back your biological age and OPTIMIZING HORMONES so you can feel a decade or more younger so you can do the things you want to do that you thought were no longer possible due to your age.  Join the waitlist here!*Don't wait to Prioritize your health, Start Today with the Simple and Powerful Steps detailed in my Best-selling book, PREVENTABLE.*ACCESS my FREE workshop, "GET 10 Years Younger, Stronger, and Sharper"  How to turn back your biological age 10-20 years so you can do the things you want to do that you no longer thought possible due to your age.  Perform at your best and live your best life!Join my Free Masterclass on Midlife Hormones, "Why You Don't Feel like Yourself anymore and What to Do about it!"JET LAG Survival Guide.  Free PDF!

If you've been feeling stuck, frustrated by inconsistent revenue, or overwhelmed by all the things you could be doing to grow your photography business, this bonus episode is for you. Heather is inviting a group of photographers to join her for a 30-Day Revenue Sprint in September—and the goal is simple: Pick a number. Make a plan. Take action. Adjust based on reality. Finish strong. This isn't a four-week course where you consume more information and walk away with another giant list of things you should be doing. Instead, you'll spend 30 days focused on one thing: generating revenue. You'll choose a specific September revenue goal, work backwards to determine what you'll need to sell, identify where the money could come from, and then take action. And when something doesn't work? You won't spiral. You'll look at the results as data, not drama, figure out where the breakdown happened, make an adjustment, and keep moving. The Sprint includes four calls with Heather, two bonus calls with Nicole Begley focused specifically on offers and pricing, and a private Facebook group where you can stay connected throughout the month. And there's something bigger happening here, too. This is a chance to experience what ongoing business coaching actually looks like: you take action, bring the results, figure out what's next, and keep going—with someone helping you see what you can't always see on your own. If 30 days of this kind of support can change what you believe you're capable of creating, imagine what could happen with that support all year inside Elevate. Key Takeaways: Stop consuming and start creating. More courses and information aren't necessarily what you need. Sometimes you need to take what you already know and put it into action. Choose an actual revenue number. "I want more clients" isn't a measurable goal. Pick a specific number and build backwards from it. Revenue generation is active. Don't sit around waiting for inquiries. Follow up, reach out to past clients, create offers, and look for opportunities to make money. You don't need to know the perfect strategy. Ask yourself: "What am I willing to try?" Your thoughts can come along for the ride. You may immediately think your revenue goal is impossible. You don't have to eliminate those thoughts before taking action. Results are data, not drama. If something doesn't work, don't make it mean your business is failing. Look at the evidence and decide what needs to change. Adjust instead of starting over. More leads? Better follow-up? Stronger offer? Different pricing? The answer is in the data. Don't mentally quit before the month is over. There may still be time and opportunities to create revenue. The real goal is bigger than one month's revenue. You're learning how to intentionally create revenue instead of waiting and hoping that business happens to you. Skills compound. What you learn about generating revenue in September stays with you long after the sprint ends. You don't have to do it alone. The support, accountability, and coaching are part of what makes this experience different. What if you stopped waiting for clients to find you—and learned how to create the revenue you want? What if 30 days of focused action could change what you believe you're capable of? This isn't another course to consume; it's a month to make money, test ideas, learn, and keep moving. Press play, pick your number, and discover what you can create when you stop waiting and start taking action. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram 

Things are getting weird – looks like someone is panicking. The Dumber side of finance – let’s dig in. A big week ahead – major earnings could move markets. – Gold, Bitcoin moving on a lower USD. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John S. Dvorak on X Follow Andrew Horowitz on X Warm-Up - Things are getting weird - looks like someone is panicking - The Dumber side of finance - let's dig in (5 top items) - Cold War and Hot War - Canada, China and Iran - Economic "D" day - no one cares - Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton Markets - Gold, Bitcoin moving on a lower USD - Oil starting to settle - Big Week - NVDA earnings on tap - all eyes! STUPID IS WHAT STUPID DOES - A DHU One-Time Series On The Dumber Side of Finance 1) LOWER BEEF PRICES - Trump plans temporary tariff relief for certain ground-beef imports as U.S. beef prices remain near record highs. - The plan would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of discounted imported ground beef over roughly 90 days. - Supposedly this will reduce the prices for consumers - Ranchers and several farm-state Republicans are pushing back, arguing cheaper imports could hurt domestic producers. ---- Question: Tariff reduction is going to reduce prices for consumers? Didn't someone say that tariffs are paid by the companies and exporting countries??? 2) IRAN SANCTIONS - BIG THREAT, LIMITED IMMEDIATE ACTION - Treasury warned countries doing business with Iran that they could face secondary sanctions, calling it an "economic D-Day." - New sanctions hit about 60 individuals, companies and vessels, but major Chinese financial institutions were not targeted. - China remains the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, making Chinese banks the potential pressure point. - Treasury says sanctions could expand into gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and other sectors. 3) TREASURY TRIES TO TAME LONG-TERM YIELDS - Treasury will at least double the maximum size of certain long-term bond buybacks to $4 billion per operation. - The announcement briefly knocked nearly 10 basis points off the 30-year Treasury yield. - Critics say this treats the symptom rather than the cause - huge deficits, heavy issuance and persistent inflation risk. ------Bessent had to come out on Friday to say "at least" $4B - as bind yields moved back up -------Maybe there is a concern over the $40TRILLION debt we have amassed as a country? 4) SOMEONE GOT LONG BONDS AT THE RIGHT TIME - TLT took in roughly $529 million of net inflows on August 18, one day before Treasury's surprise bond-buyback announcement. - The next day Bessent doubled planned buybacks of 10- to 30-year Treasurys, immediately pushing long yields lower. - TLT jumped about 1.7% on the announcement. - No public evidence identifies a single buyer - but the timing of the unusually large inflow is certainly worth noting. 5) DOLLAR GETS HIT BY THE BOND RESCUE - The dollar weakened as investors questioned Treasury's expanded bond-buyback strategy. - The concern is that suppressing yields without fixing fiscal problems simply transfers pressure from bonds to the currency. - The 30-year yield has remained elevated despite Treasury intervention. - Bitcoin rallied as investors looked toward alternatives to traditional fiat assets. - PEOPLE: This is NOT Quantitative Easing - Just a move to buy longer dated and issue more short dated WALMART FLASHES A CONSUMER WARNING - Walmart U.S. comparable sales grew just 2.6%, its slowest pace in roughly six years and below expectations. - Shares dropped sharply after the report. - E-commerce remained strong, while store traffic and discretionary spending showed more weakness. - Walmart raised full-year guidance but gave a softer-than-expected third-quarter outlook. - As America's biggest retailer, Walmart's slowdown is an important read on the broader consumer. VENEZUELA HAS OIL - BUT CAN'T SHIP IT FAST ENOUGH - Tankers are waiting as long as 30 days to load Venezuelan crude because of aging ports, outages and equipment failures. - Venezuela has struggled to push exports much higher despite rising production and strong demand. - The Jose terminal handles about 70% of exports and has become a major bottleneck. - Venezuela's ports may impose a physical ceiling on production growth until infrastructure is upgraded. JANE STREET'S $15 BILLION AI HIT - Jane Street reportedly lost about $15 billion in July as AI and technology positions moved sharply against the firm. - A major source of the damage was exposure to concentrated AI trades that were forced to unwind. - Jane Street posted its first negative month of trading revenue since 2016. - As a reminder: this episode highlights how quickly crowded AI trades can overwhelm even sophisticated risk-management systems. LEAVITT LEAVES THE WHITE HOUSE - Karoline Leavitt resigned as White House press secretary after returning from maternity leave. - Trump said she would become a top outside adviser and prominent Republican voice heading into the midterms. - Looking fior a kinder and gentler replacement? HA! probably not OFF THE HIGHS NVDA - 9% off high AMD - 19% off high AVGO - 23% off high MU - 23% off high TSM - 13% off high MRVL - 28% off high INTC - 35% off high NVIDIA - THE MARKET'S NEXT STRESS TEST - Nvidia reports Wednesday - now basically a referendum on the entire AI trade. - Blackwell demand and hyperscaler spending are the key tells. - A strong guide could quickly reset tech sentiment. - A miss would raise the uncomfortable question: how much AI optimism is already priced in? - Revenue expected around $92.1 billion, up roughly 97% year over year. - Adjusted EPS expected around $2.09, nearly double last year. - Data Center revenue expected around $85.7 billion - still the main engine. - Biggest watch items: Blackwell demand, Vera Rubin timing, China sales and hyperscaler capex. - Options imply roughly a 5%-6% move after earnings. - Discussion .... NVIDIA - AI SERVERS GETTING EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE - Major Nvidia customers have reportedly been warned that AI server prices could rise more than 15% beginning early next year. - Higher memory costs are the main driver, affecting Grace Blackwell and upcoming Vera Rubin systems. - Nvidia is effectively passing higher component costs through despite gross margins around 75%. - ALWAYS INTERESTING THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS SO CLOSE TO EARNINGS - HMMMM CANADA-U.S. TRADE FIGHT GETS WORSE - Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods after Washington imposed new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. - Canada's tariffs range from 15% to 50% across roughly 700 products and begin September 8. - Canada also announced a C$7.5 billion support package for affected businesses and workers. - Another escalation that could hit autos, manufacturing costs and cross-border supply chains. HOUSING - BUYERS KEEP DISAPPEARING - July new-home sales plunged 10.5% to a 607,000 annual rate, the weakest since January. - Median new-home price fell to $393,800, the lowest in four years. - Mortgage rates are still around 6.8%, keeping affordability under pressure. - Only 5.2% of consumers said they expect to buy a home in the next six months - the sharpest drop in more than five years. JACKSON HOLE - WARSH GETS THE MICROPHONE - Kevin Warsh speaks next week at Jackson Hole. - Markets want to know whether sticky inflation, oil and tariffs are enough to keep the Fed in tightening mode. - Long yields are already doing some of the Fed's work. - One sentence could move bonds, the dollar and stocks. - Friday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET. --- BUT - Didn't Warsh say less communication is more? They can't keep put of the spotlight. PCE - THE FED'S FAVORITE INFLATION READ - "The Fed's preferred gauge/measure of inflation" - July PCE lands next week. - Watch for tariff, energy and goods inflation creeping back into the numbers. - A hot print revives hike fears. - A soft print gives risk assets some breathing room - especially with long yields already elevated. THE CONSUMER VS. THE AI BOOM - MORE EARNINGS COMING - Salesforce, CrowdStrike and Marvell give another read on corporate AI spending. - Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Best Buy and Ulta test the other side of the economy. - The setup is getting interesting: companies are still spending aggressively on AI while consumers look increasingly selective. - If that gap widens, it could become one of the bigger market themes into the fall. AROUND THE WORLD EUROPE - QUIETLY GETTING INTERESTING - European stocks slipped this week, but money has started flowing back into the region. - Euro-zone business activity is growing at its fastest pace this year, while Q2 earnings growth for STOXX 600 companies is running surprisingly strong. - CONCEPT: Europe may be turning into the anti-U.S. trade - less AI concentration, cheaper valuations, but more sensitivity to energy. JAPAN - BETTER DATA, WORSE MARKET - Japan's Nikkei lost about 4% this week even as the economic data improved. - August manufacturing PMI jumped to 55.1, with new orders rising at the fastest pace since 2018. - Semiconductors and AI-related demand are helping drive the factory rebound. - Stronger growth also keeps the BOJ rate-hike discussion alive - good economy, potentially tougher market. BIG PHARMA - CHINA'S WEIGHT-LOSS GOLD RUSH - Lilly, Novo Nordisk and others are aggressively targeting China's obesity market, where obesity rates are projected to top 65% by 2030. - China bans direct prescription-drug advertising, so companies are using subway ads, gyms, influencers and "disease awareness" campaigns instead. - China's GLP-1 market could reach roughly 30 billion yuan over the next 5-7 years. - Interesting regulatory gray area: education campaigns that look a lot like drug advertising without actually naming the drug. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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Building a successful cleaning company requires more than bringing in new customers. You also need the right people to serve them.In this episode of the Profit Cleaners Podcast, Brandon Condrey and Claudia Knight McGrory discuss one of the most persistent challenges in the cleaning industry: building and retaining a reliable team. From employees who interview well but quickly prove to be the wrong fit to strong cleaners who may still create problems for the culture, they explain why owners need a better way to evaluate performance.JR Robles shares his 4Q framework, which evaluates cleaners based on quality, efficiency, communication, and reliability. The conversation also covers when to coach versus when to let someone go, why ongoing audits matter even after responsibilities have been delegated, and how consistent training can help good employees improve and stay longer.Ryan Serafin also shares his experience of hiring several cleaners who struggled with reliability, following directions, and appropriate behavior inside customers' homes. His situation opens up an important conversation about an often-overlooked part of leadership: you can't always assume employees know what professional behavior looks like. Sometimes expectations that seem obvious to an owner still need to be clearly taught, reinforced, and coached.They also discuss employee referrals, hands-on training, positive reinforcement, and the systems that allow teams to perform without constant owner involvement. Because at some point, growth isn't just about getting more customers. It's about building the team that builds the business.If hiring feels like a revolving door and managing employees is taking more of your time than expected, this episode offers practical strategies for hiring better, addressing behavior issues, developing your people, and building a stronger, more dependable team.Listen now!For more show notes, trainings, updates, and free resources, visit ProfitCleaners.com. Highlights:(02:43) Why the challenges of entrepreneurship are part of building a stronger business.(08:30) What rapid growth can reveal about employees in leadership positions.(12:48) Why delegating responsibilities doesn't eliminate the need for regular audits.(17:30) How to approach employee terminations with better documentation and safeguards.(19:21) Why hiring, firing, and training are essential skills for cleaning business owners.(20:00) The 4Q framework for evaluating quality, efficiency, communication, and reliability.(22:58) What to examine when new hires repeatedly fail to work out.(26:41) How practice houses can help prepare cleaners before working independently.(28:21) Why developing leadership skills across your team can make future promotions easier.(33:09) Why employee training should continue long after onboarding.(37:16) How public recognition and private correction can strengthen team morale.(40:10) Why employee referrals can produce some of your longest-lasting hires.(44:49) Why strong systems reduce micromanagement and dependence on individual employees.(45:37) How hands-on training helps new cleaners learn and consistently meet company standards.Links/Resources Mentioned:Profit Cleaners Website Watch the FREE Masterclass: https://profitcleaners.com/masterclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/Visit profitcleaners.com/cleanerclean to stay updated on everything coming next from Profit Cleaners. profitcleaners.com/cleanercleanDownload the “We Broke Something” leave-behind: profitcleaners.com/leavebehind

How do you know what to trust when you are experiencing something you cannot fully explain?Throughout August, we have explored nonhuman intelligence, dreams, symbols, animals, plants, elementals, UFOs, contact experiences, and the possibility that consciousness is much larger and stranger than the ordinary human lens can hold.This final hypnotic journey brings that exploration back to you.In this guided Higher Self journey, you'll explore where you are being invited to meet your life with more curiosity, where you need greater discernment, and how your clear yes and clear no feel in your body.You'll also explore how fear, fantasy, and emotion can distort perception, what helps you remain grounded in the presence of mystery, and which messages, experiences, or invitations actually deserve your attention.This is not about shutting down what you cannot explain. It is about remaining open without handing yourself over.True guidance does not require you to abandon your own judgment, body, or connection to yourself.Listen in a place where you can relax without interruption. Do not listen while driving.Hypnotic Journey starts after the intro at 3:47.BENEFITS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE• A quieter mind and more relaxed body• Greater awareness of your body's yes and no• More clarity around intuition, fear, fantasy, and emotional activation• A clearer understanding of where curiosity is useful• Stronger discernment around signs, messages, and invitations• Greater comfort with mystery and not knowing• A more grounded relationship with spiritual exploration• A deeper connection to your own inner authority• An increased ability to stay open without losing yourselfLISTEN TO THIS JOURNEY WHEN• You feel drawn to signs, dreams, symbols, or unusual experiences but are unsure what to trust• Everything has started to feel meaningful, urgent, or personally directed• You are struggling to distinguish intuition from fear or wishful thinking• You feel overly affected by spiritual information, predictions, or other people's interpretations• You are looking outside yourself for confirmation or direction• You want to explore mystery without becoming overwhelmed or ungrounded• You need to reconnect with your body's clear yes and clear no• You are making a decision and want to hear your own perspective more clearly• You want to remain curious without surrendering your judgment• You have completed the other August journeys and want to integrate what you experiencedContinue getting to know yourself with Return to Yourself: https://www.jinaseer.com/start-herePractice with us inside the Seer Sessions membership: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JinaSeer

In this episode, I walk you through what happens when we rely too heavily on AI for podcast strategy and podcast growth, and why your own data, experience, and judgment still matter.   I share what happened with a client's hosting data, why the titles AI writes keep getting skipped, and what I optimize on every single project.   You'll learn: Why AI can give you a podcast strategy that sounds right and still doesn't help your show grow What I look at before deciding whether a new strategy is actually working Why the internet gets podcasting wrong and how that shapes the answers AI gives you How I pushed back on AI's interpretation of a client's podcast data How to recognize podcast titles that read well and still get skipped Why podcast SEO is the one thing I optimize on every client project What SEO optimizing your content can do for your podcast downloads Why I focus on organic growth from the podcast itself instead of chasing reels, shorts, and TikToks If you've been searching for a better podcast strategy and a smarter way to use AI without stalling your growth, this episode is for you! Here's to using AI with discernment, Juliana   Want the complete bespoke roadmap to grow your show and make money podcasting? Snag this

People are one of the hardest parts of a practice. Even with careful hiring and a great culture, you'll still deal with turnover, performance issues, and the occasional wrong fit.  In this episode, I sit down with Amy Anderson of ACG Practice Partners to talk about when people problems are actually process problems. We cover retention, compensation, hiring, transparency, and the operational leaks that get more expensive as you grow. Make It Easier for Good People to Stay  You can't guarantee every great provider will stay, but you can make sure they understand their role, how they're evaluated, and how compensation works. Clear job descriptions, check-ins, and transparency around gross margin and pay can prevent confusion.  Before You Blame the Person, Look at the Process  If a different person stepped into the role tomorrow, would the same problem still happen? If yes, look at the system before replacing the person.  Before you hire again, review:  Job descriptions and onboarding  KPIs and compensation plans  Lead handoffs and manual work  Hiring criteria  Small inefficiencies add up fast as the team grows.  (00:05:48) Retaining good providers (00:25:56) Diagnosing people versus process problems (00:35:33) Improving hiring decisions (00:40:08) Finding workflow inefficiencies and revenue leaks (00:44:29) Building accountability into operations  Share the Numbers Your Team Can Actually Influence  You don't need to hand everyone your entire P&L. Give your team the metrics tied to their work, like gross margin, booking rates, follow-up, or conversion. Then performance conversations have something concrete to work from. Small Operational Problems Get Bigger With Growth  A small inefficiency can become wasted payroll, missed revenue, and unnecessary headcount as the practice expands. Start with what's costing the most time or money. Stronger systems help good employees work without the owner constantly stepping in, leading to better accountability, healthier margins, and less stress. About Amy Anderson:  As a nationally recognized expert and CEO of ACG Practice Partners, she brings over 20 years of hands-on, non-clinical experience in the aesthetics industry. Known for her practical leadership and human-centered approach, Amy has guided practices of all sizes, from startups to multi-specialty groups, on optimizing operations, building strong teams, and achieving sustainable growth. She is especially sought after for her ability to empower leaders and tailor strategies that fit each practice's unique culture. Amy is a frequent national speaker and trusted advisor to surgeons and their teams.   Connect with Amy: ACG Practice Partners: https://acgpracticepartners.com/amy-anderson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyandersonmba  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyandersonmba/reels/  MedSpa Pro: https://www.medspaproevent.com/expert/amy-anderson.html  Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:    Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence. She is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners.  Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/   Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein   Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn   Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/   The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here.  

Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to Season 11 of Brave Together Podcast!Brave Together Podcast is the podcast of We Are Brave Together, a nonprofit supporting moms of children with disabilities, neurodivergence, medical complexities, mental health struggles, and all forms of unique needs.Your hosts Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell, and Dr. Zoe bring their professional expertise, lived experiences, and years of caregiving motherhood to honest conversations created to help you feel seen, supported, encouraged, and less alone.This season, we're continuing the conversations you've come to know and love: Story episodes featuring the real experiences of caregiving moms; Expert episodes exploring topics that impact you and your family; Thriving Disabled and Neurodivergent Adult episodes offering invaluable insight into the lived experiences of disabled adults; and Ask Us Anything episodes, where Jessica, Susanna, and Dr. Zoe dig into the questions you send our way.Season 11 will explore everything from caregiver burnout, self-care, relationships, and advocacy to disability, mental health, navigating our kids' needs, and the complicated, beautiful, exhausting realities of caregiving.We are so honored that Brave Together Podcast continues to grow alongside this extraordinary community of brave moms around the world, including through UK Health Radio. Whether you've been with us since the beginning or you're just finding us now, welcome. We are so glad you're here.And we want YOU to be part of the conversation. Submit your stories through our website, call into our SpeakPipe through the link in the show notes and leave us your questions, or connect with us on Instagram and YouTube @wearebravetogether. Your questions and experiences help shape the conversations we have here.You can also find full episodes and more from Brave Together Podcast on YouTube. And if this podcast has made you feel seen, supported, or a little less alone, please rate and review the show and share it with your friends and fellow caregiving moms. Every share helps us reach another brave mom who may need this community.We are incredibly grateful to Rise Educational Advocacy for sponsoring Season 11 of Brave Together Podcast and for supporting our mission to strengthen and encourage caregiving families.At Brave Together Podcast, we offer you community and remind you every chance we get: you are strong, capable, and definitely not alone.We see you, and we love you.Welcome to Season 11!Find more information about Licensed Psychotherapist, Dr. Zoe here. Find Dr. Zoe's book, Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame here.Find more information about Life Coach, Susanna Peace Lovell here.Find Susanna's book, Your True Self is Enough here.Find our first book from We Are Brave Together, Becoming Brave Together here.Find our second book from We Are Brave Together, Suddenly Brave Together here. Find FULL episodes and clips of our podcast on Youtube here.Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.Donate to keep this podcast going here.Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?Follow us on Instagram or on Facebook.Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.orgIf you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!DisclaimerBrave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here. Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here. Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube. Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!Disclaimer

Send us Fan MailWhy do bad things happen when you're trying to follow God?Have you ever prayed, tried to live right, obeyed God, and still found yourself facing heartbreak, financial struggles, rejection, disappointment, betrayal, sickness, unanswered prayers, or unexpected setbacks?You may have even wondered, “God, if I'm doing my best to follow You, why does everything keep going wrong?”In this powerful episode, we talk honestly about one of the most difficult realities of the Christian life: following God does not make us immune to trouble.Being a Christian does not guarantee a painless life. Faith does not mean we will never experience hardship, loss, disappointment, or uncertainty. Instead, our faith gives us the strength, wisdom, hope, and confidence in God we need to navigate difficult seasons without allowing those seasons to destroy us.We explore what the Bible teaches about suffering, hardship, unanswered prayer, disappointment, spiritual growth, and trusting God when life doesn't make sense.JOIN THE MOVEMENT:Faith to Launch – A community for Christian women ready to build with purpose (coming soon) https://faithtolaunch.lovable.app/FAITH-DRIVEN WOMEN WHO LAUNCH SERIES: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkkBA4-h1A6681JOJBa0KVRteD9urz7I&si=xTIv62BRH4ril_8BUY THE BOOK: HOW TO LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, WITH OR WITHOUT MR. RIGHT BOOK AND WORKBOOKWebsite: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/Book: https://amzn.to/3ZjtBJJWorkbook: https://amzn.to/4guXFYAAudiobook: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/Leave a review about the book: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?asin=B0DMVP65PRLISTEN TO CHAPTER ONE FOR FREEhttps://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/3228c79f-0dea-4f6b-a428-d7fcfd1f72f5/signupActivate Your Calling: Create, Build, & Promote Your Gift Workshop Replay Video: https://hustleinfaith.gumroad.com/l/activatePlease join me in my YouTube only series, 30 Days to Becoming a Stronger, More Confident You in Christ: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkkBA4-h1A56MxObeO__s873pdUnnWQ5

You've probably been told that anxiety is a reaction to what's happening in your life. But my guest today says that's not the whole story. Most of your anxiety isn't a reaction to what's actually happening — it's a reaction to what you're imagining might happen. You get an email that says "can we talk tomorrow?" and your mind writes an entire disaster. Your brain then releases the same stress hormones whether the threat is real or imagined. My guest is Dr. Cassandra Vieten, a licensed clinical psychologist and director of research at the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at UC San Diego. Her new book is Imagine That. Some of the things we discuss are: Why you're imagining far more than you think — and how your brain reacts as if what you're imagining is actually happening The Mark Twain quote about worry that will stop you in your tracks Why "just think positive" backfires — and what to do with your imagination instead Your imagination profile — why some people see vivid pictures, others hear narrated stories, and both are valid ways of imagining How to visit your future self — and the surprising question to ask when you get there How to tell the difference between rumination and imagination The dragon-in-the-village metaphor Dr. Vieten uses for addiction — and why a good story can reach truths your logical mind can't The Therapist's Take: My top three strategies for using your imagination to grow mentally stronger Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠318 — How to Turn Anxiety Into a Competitive Advantage With a 2-Minute Play That Tricks Your Brain ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠144 — 7 Surprising Strategies That Fix Anxiety (Even Though We Fear These Things Will Make Anxiety Worse) Links & Resources ⁠Imagine That Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for My Newsletter —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Lola Blankets - Head to⁠⁠⁠ LolaBlankets.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code STRONGER to get 40% OFF your order. AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Boll & Branch — Get 20% off sitewide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code stronger. Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠square.com/go/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Dupe — Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dupe.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to finally feel confident about what to buy. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Your past may explain you, but it doesn't define you. In episode 170, Dr. B reminds listeners that God redeems everything, and even painful chapters can become a lifeline for someone elseThe HOPE Zone...where there's HOPE for every situation!

Marriage and family therapists play a vital role in mental health care, helping millions of individuals, couples, and families navigate conflict, strengthen relationships, and build healthier family systems. But what does it really take to create a family environment where every person feels heard, supported, and empowered to grow? In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, we sit down with Angela Caldwell, MA, LMFT, a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, founder and director of the Caldwell Family Institute in Los Angeles, educator, speaker, and specialist in family-based treatment. Angela has spent more than a decade teaching graduate students and currently serves as an adjunct professor at California State University, Northridge, where she teaches systems theory and related courses. Her clinical work includes specialized training and experience in family-based treatment for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), while her broader mission focuses on helping families discover shared values, improve communication, navigate conflict, and support one another's growth. Angela's approach to family therapy is deeply influenced by her upbringing in El Paso, Texas. Growing up within a bilingual border culture taught her the importance of adaptability, resilience, openness, and learning to understand people beyond the words they speak. Those experiences continue to shape how she reads family dynamics, recognizes nonverbal communication, and creates space for multiple personalities and perspectives within the therapy room. Her years as a competitive athlete also provided lessons that continue to influence her clinical practice. Sports taught Angela discipline, optimism, perseverance, and how to balance compassion for difficult emotions with the determination required to pursue meaningful change. At the heart of Angela's philosophy is a familiar but powerful idea: it takes a village to raise a child. The challenge is that many parents struggle to find their village—and even when that support system exists, people may not know how to effectively support parents and children. During our conversation, we explore what healthy family systems really look like, how parents and families can communicate through conflict, why resilience matters during difficult seasons, and how families can build a stronger sense of connection and belonging. We also discuss the relationship between individual growth and the larger family system, the role of shared values, and why supporting parents requires a community willing to participate in the work. Angela has shared her expertise with audiences at local, state, and national conferences and has been featured in outlets including Authority Magazine, Motherly, the New York Post, POPSUGAR, Verywell, and the Healthified podcast. She is also working on a series of books exploring what it means to create the modern-day "village" families need to thrive. This conversation is for parents, therapists, educators, mental health professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in strengthening family relationships and creating communities where children and families can flourish. For more information: https://caldwellfamilyinstitute.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stronger-than-expected US PMI data could not save equities from a down week as rising bond yields and the Treasury's bond-buying intervention renewed dollar debasement fears, fuelling a blistering rally in gold and Bitcoin. Trade tensions returned as US-Canada talks collapsed over the weekend, and investors brace for a pivotal week featuring NVIDIA earnings and Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole address. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, looks at the recent US dollar weakness from a technical perspective and what it means for other asset classes.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content (01:06) - Markets wrap-up: Jan Bopp, Product & Investment Content (07:03) - Technical Analysis update: Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis (09:58) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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You can have the perfect training plan, running shoes and recovery routine. But if you are consistently under-fueled, eventually your body will collect the debt. Heavy legs.Poor recovery.Declining performance.Disrupted sleep.Persistent fatigue.Loss of motivation.And an increased risk of injury.In Episode 5 of the SLAY Performance Series, Olympian, coach and SLAY founder Louise Hazel explains how to stop treating food as something you must earn and start using it as a tool for performance.Because athletes do not eat as a reward for training. Athletes eat so they can train.In this episode, you'll learn:• What to eat before a run• Whether you should run fasted• When runners need fuel during training• How to use gels, chews and sports drinks• Why carbohydrates are essential for endurance performance• Why protein matters for runners—not only weightlifters• How hydration and electrolytes affect your training• What to eat after a run to support recovery• Whether you should pursue weight loss during half-marathon training• Why female runners may need to pay attention to iron• The warning signs that you may be under-fueling• How Olympic athletes plan nutrition around performanceLouise also introduces the SLAY Fuel Pyramid:1. Enough energy2. Daily nutrition3. Training fuel4. Race strategyThis Week's ChallengeCreate and test the first version of your race-fueling strategy. Write down:What you will eat before your long runHow long before the run you will eatWhat fuel you will carryWhen you will consume itWhat you will eat afterwardsThen record how your energy, stomach and recovery responded. Race-day nutrition should not be based on theory. It should be based on evidence gathered from your own body.Coming Next Week: The Injury-Free RunnerWe'll explore the difference between discomfort and pain, why injuries happen, which warning signs you should never ignore and why missing one run can sometimes save your entire training block.Subscribe and join the SLAY community as we train towards race day together.Do you currently eat to support your training—or are you still trying to earn your food through exercise? Tell us in the comments.#RunningNutrition #HalfMarathonTraining #WomenWhoRun #SportsNutrition #RunningFuel #Carbohydrates #ProteinForRunners #NikeAfterDark #SLAYPodcast #LouiseHazel

Have you ever achieved something big and, instead of feeling proud, felt like an imposter? Imposter syndrome is common, yet no one wants to talk about it. But imposter syndrome isn't necessarily a bad thing. And there are steps you can take when you experience it to ensure that it doesn't become an obstacle. Some of the things I talk about today are: The invitation-only event I earned my way into—and how I still questioned if I belonged. Why imposter syndrome doesn't go away even when you have concrete proof you are good at what you do. The sneaky credit trap and why it matters. Why your self-image can lag years behind your actual life and the only thing that actually updates it. Why the feeling itself isn't the real problem—and the specific things people do to manage it that costs them. Four things that actually help when you experience imposter syndrome. Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠159 — The Achievement Lie: Why Success Doesn't Equal Happiness with Megan Hellerer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠283 — How to Stop Feeling Invisible and Start Feeling Like You Matter with Journalist Jennifer Wallace Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Mental Strength Newsletter —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Lola Blankets — Head to⁠⁠⁠ LolaBlankets.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code STRONGER to get 40% OFF your order. AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Boll & Branch — Get 20% off sitewide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code stronger. Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠square.com/go/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Dupe — Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dupe.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to finally feel confident about what to buy. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is actually the second half of the podcast. The first half had technical difficulties and the file was corrupted! It was unfortunate too because it was really good! So we pick up with our Brother Troop explaining the definition of being tough to a newcomer on the show named Jerimiah. Although we didn't get the first half, there is still a lot to gather in this episode of the Broken But Blessed Podcast!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, John W. Wood II, DHA, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land, discusses strengthening organizational culture, improving post-acute care outcomes, adopting AI responsibly, and the importance of continuous learning in healthcare leadership.

Have you ever wondered whether your drinking is still “normal,” or whether alcohol is taking up more space in your life than you'd like to admit?In this episode of One for the Road, Sober Dave is joined by bestselling author and grey area drinking expert Sarah Rusbatch for an honest conversation about women's relationship with alcohol, mummy wine culture, moderation and the subtle ways drinking can become something we rely on.Sarah shares how she appeared happy and successful on the outside while, internally, her anxiety was getting worse and alcohol was taking up more and more headspace. What began as a way to socialise and have fun gradually became wine at home, a reward at the end of the day and a way to switch off.They explore why so many women don't identify with traditional ideas of alcohol addiction, how one glass can quietly become two or three, the shame of repeatedly promising yourself you'll drink less, and why grey area drinking can be so difficult to recognise.Sarah also opens up about trying to moderate her drinking for years before eventually accepting two things that changed her life: she couldn't moderate, and everything in her life was better when she didn't drink.Dave and Sarah also discuss mummy wine culture, alcohol marketing towards women, the 5 p.m. drinking trigger, alcohol and anxiety, sober friendships, relationships after quitting drinking, finding healthier ways to regulate stress, and learning to build a life where alcohol is no longer needed as the reward.If you've ever thought, “I don't have a drinking problem, but I know I want to drink less,” this episode is for you.Sarah Rusbatch is the bestselling author of Beyond Booze and host of the Stronger, Bolder, Wiser podcast.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facing challenges is a part of life. In fact, it's an important part of life! Powering through our struggles will make us stronger and smarter individuals.

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway explores one of the central ideas behind his upcoming book, The Biology of Becoming: How to Partner With Your Biology and Become the Person You Were Created to Be.  Drawing from current research and more than two decades of medicine, he explains why metabolism adapts, why muscle is so important for metabolic health, how something as simple as a walk after dinner can change your glucose response, and why sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, relationships, and purpose are all biological conversations happening inside you every day.You'll also hear real-world stories and walk away with simple actions you can begin today—without another extreme diet, complicated protocol, or pursuit of perfection. Because lasting health isn't built in dramatic moments. It's built through the signals you repeat. Change the signals, and you can begin changing your biology—and the person you're becoming.Remember, Your body isn't broken. It's responding. Every choice is a signal. And every day, you're becoming someone. **Free PDF:  "5 Questions That Will CHANGE your life"   Inside the PDF, we share how to partner with your biology instead of fighting it.  These questions will help you change your signals, your biology and your life, one day at a time.*And, in my new Performance, and Longevity medical practice we specialize in turning back your biological age and OPTIMIZING HORMONES so you can feel a decade or more younger so you can do the things you want to do that you thought were no longer possible due to your age.  Join the waitlist here!*Don't wait to Prioritize your health, Start Today with the Simple and Powerful Steps detailed in my Best-selling book, PREVENTABLE.*ACCESS my FREE workshop, "GET 10 Years Younger, Stronger, and Sharper"  How to turn back your biological age 10-20 years so you can do the things you want to do that you no longer thought possible due to your age.  Perform at your best and live your best life!Join my Free Masterclass on Midlife Hormones, "Why You Don't Feel like Yourself anymore and What to Do about it!"JET LAG Survival Guide.  Free PDF!*GET DIRECT ACCESS to DR. HEMINGWAY in these AMAZING COURSES!**Free Resource:  "The 7 lab tests your doctor likely is not checking and could be the key to why you don't feel your best." *Don't Forget to SHARE with a Friend and please drop a Review:) It means the world!Mahalo and Aloha andTo your health,

Finding great people is one of the biggest challenges remodelers face, but the answer isn't posting another job ad and hoping the right person comes along. In this episode, Kyle is joined by Justin Landry of JL Talent Solutions and Peer Group Coach Bryan Sebring for a practical conversation about creating a more intentional hiring process. Bryan shares how his approach to hiring has changed after working with Justin and why slowing down has helped him avoid costly hiring mistakes. They dig into what a strong recruiting process actually looks like, from defining the role before you start searching to using assessments and structured interviews to better understand each candidate. Justin also explains why the right people are out there, even when it feels impossible to find them, and how looking beyond the usual job boards can open up a much stronger candidate pool.If hiring has felt rushed, frustrating, or inconsistent in your remodeling business, this episode will help you think differently about how you find people and set them up to succeed!Running a remodeling company can feel lonely, but you don't have to figure everything out on your own.The Remodelers On The Rise Peer Groups connect you with non-competing remodelers who understand the challenges you're facing and are committed to helping each other grow.Learn more at  https://remodelersontherise.com/live-training-events-for-remodelers/remodelers-peer-group/Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key Takeaways Building clear role definitionsImplementing a systematic hiring processUsing assessments like DISC and previewCreating a strong onboarding experienceFostering a positive company cultureLeadership and conflict resolution in teamsThe importance of patience in hiringUsing data and science in recruitmentOnboarding best practices for successChapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:10 Start with the end in mind in hiring02:07 Justin Landry introduces JL Talent Solutions04:46 Brian Sebring shares his background and path to Justin08:25 The importance of patience in hiring10:15 Justin explains the vetting process and assessments13:25 Proactive vs reactive hiring strategies16:34 Best practices for posting and attracting candidates18:47 Using data science and assessments to select candidates22:42 Effective interview questions and techniques30:57 The significance of clear role definitions35:58 Onboarding best practices and 30-60-90 plan40:56 Leadership, culture, and team integration42:46 Continuous improvement and learning in hiring

EP 194: Men Over 40: Why the Strongest Men ServeWhat does real strength look like for a man over 40?Real strength after 40 isn't only about physical strength, money, status, or accomplishments. It's having the physical, mental, and emotional capacity to show up when someone you love needs you.Service means using your strength, time, experience, resources, and leadership to help carry someone else's burden without needing recognition, praise, or anything in return.And sometimes the most powerful question you can ask yourself is:Who needs me today?EP 194: Men Over 40: Why the Strongest Men ServeWhat You'll LearnWhy real strength after 40 is about more than muscles, money, and successThe difference between helping someone out of obligation and choosing to serve themWhy asking “Who needs me today?” can completely change your perspectiveHow serving others can become part of your purpose as you get olderWhy difficult seasons reveal the kind of man you've becomeWhat service has taught me while helping my mother after my father's passingWhy real masculine leadership doesn't require recognition, praise, or applauseWhy taking care of your health is NOT selfish when other people depend on youHow training, nutrition, mobility, recovery, and sleep help you remain strong enough to serveWhy Brotherhood and connection matter when life gets difficultThe central mindset shift in the episode is moving from “Why do I have to do this?” to “How can I make this person's life easier today?”Timestamps00:00 - When Life Forces You to Change Direction00:30 - Losing My Father and Navigating Grief01:15 - Why I Moved Into My Mother's Home01:47 - Helping vs. Serving: The Mindset Shift02:15 - The Question I Ask Every Morning: Who Needs Me Today?03:00 - Selling My Parents' House After My Father's Passing03:54 - Emptying a Home Filled With 60+ Years of Memories04:45 - Why You Need to Celebrate the Steps Along the Way05:15 - Finding Greater Purpose Through Service After 4006:04 - What Real Masculine Leadership Looks Like06:40 - Why You Must Take Care of Yourself While Serving Others07:00 - Resistance Bands, Mobility, Nutrition and Staying Healthy08:11 - The Alpha Action: Who Needs You Today?08:45 - Why the Strongest Men Serve Without Recognition09:15 - Brotherhood, Connection and Getting Through Difficult Seasons10:12 - Final Thoughts: Serving Is a PrivilegeNote: the transcript provides exact speaker timestamps at several points and the remaining chapter times above are approximate placements based on the transcript flow.Key TakeawaysReal strength is about being able to show up when people need youService changes your mindset from obligation to gratitudeInstead of asking, “What do I want?”, sometimes the better question is “Who needs me today?”Your 40s, 50s, and 60s will bring seasons when your family needs you to carry moreLeadership doesn't require applause, recognition, or praiseYou can put someone else's needs ahead of your comfort without abandoning your own healthYour workouts, nutrition, mobility, sleep, recovery, and mindset help keep you capable of servingTaking care of your health can be one of the greatest acts of service you give your familyYou don't need to reach the finish line before celebrating progressBrotherhood matters most when life becomes difficult

1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone, and the scariest part is you won't feel it happening. Bone loss is silent, it speeds up in perimenopause and menopause, and by the time there's a warning sign, it's often a fracture. But weaker bones are NOT just an inevitable part of aging. In this video, Angela Foster breaks down the 3 pillars every woman needs to build stronger bones, protect against fractures, and stay strong and independent for decades with the exact, evidence-based way to put each one into practice. You'll learn: - Why your bones lose density in perimenopause - and how to reverse the trend - The single most important type of exercise for bone strength (and how heavy you actually need to lift) - How to "earn the right to jump" - the safe way to add impact training without injuring your tendons - Why walking, weighted vests, and mini-trampolines aren't enough on their own - The 4 nutrients your bones need - and how much protein to eat per day - The simple tests Angela uses with her clients to check they're on track TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Why 1 in 2 women break a bone (and why you won't feel it) 01:37 - What's really happening to your bones in perimenopause 04:02 - Pillar 1: Strength training. How heavy should you actually lift? 08:58 - Pillar 2: Impact training. How to earn the right to jump (safe progression) 13:40 - Pillar 3: Nutrition - protein for bone health 15:00 - Calcium, vitamin D & K2: what you really need Strong bones aren't built by one workout, one supplement, or one meal. They're built by the choices you make consistently, over years. Pick one pillar and start this week. Want to go deeper? Start here: Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it. https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/ Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days. https://www.highperformance-health.com Fresh Start Sunday Newsletter Your weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you. Each Sunday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide. https://angelafosterperformance.com/ The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women - https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide ️ 10 Habits that Helped me reverse my Biological Age by 25 years in Perimenopause -  https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/10-habits-optin-page About Me: Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science. The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price. The old playbook stops working in midlife. This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology. Angela's personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health. If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about. Follow me for daily health and performance tips: Instagram: @angelasfoster Facebook: @AngelaFosterPerformance

Are You Experiencing THE SHIFT? Signs of Spiritual and 5D Consciousness include ascension symptoms, energy upgrades, synchronicities, heightened intuition, and the transition from 3D to 5D awareness. Lear practical ways to ground, integrate, and navigate these powerful energies as humanity enters a new chapter of consciousness. Maybe your sleep patterns have changed. Your intuition is stronger. Time seems to be speeding up. You're experiencing unusual energy sensations, vivid dreams, synchronicities, or emotional releases. Perhaps you're questioning old ways of living and finding yourself naturally drawn toward people who seem to resonate with your new frequency. If so, you may be experiencing what many spiritual traditions describe as The Shift—a profound transformation in individual and collective consciousness. #free #podcast #astrology #SpiritualAwakening #TheShift #Ascension #5DConsciousness #EnergyUpgrade #SpiritualAwakening2026 #ConsciousnessShift #AscensionSymptoms #HigherConsciousness #Synchronicity #Intuition #5D #NewEarth #2026Astrology #JillJardine #CosmicScene In this episode of Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine, Jill explores the signs of spiritual awakening, ascension, energy upgrades, and the movement toward 5D consciousness, along with practical tools to help you navigate the process. Jill brings more than three decades of experience as an astrologer, hypnotherapist, psychic healer, and spiritual teacher to this fascinating exploration of what may be happening energetically on Earth right now. Across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and major podcast outlets such as Apple and Spotify, the buzz is on the Shift. An extraordinary astrological configuration unfolded during July 2026, when Neptune, Pluto, Uranus, and Jupiter formed a powerful pattern at approximately 4 degrees of Aries, Aquarius, Gemini, and Leo. Rather than simply calling this a "portal," Jill describes it as a portal of possibility and potentiality—an energetic opening that may accelerate personal and collective evolution. Jill explains why you may have been feeling these energies months or even years before the July 2026 activation. Subscribe to YouTube channel:  @jilljardine2186 to hear more astrological updates! https://bleav.com/shows/cosmic-scene-with-jill-jardine/ for video versions. 12 Signs You May be Experiencing the Shift: Changes in sleep patterns Waking around 3–4 AM Waves of fatigue followed by bursts of inspiration Tingling, vibrations, warmth, pressure, or energy surges Heightened sensitivity to people, environments, sounds, or foods Vivid dreams and intuitive downloads Stronger intuition and knowing things before they happen A feeling that time is speeding up—or slowing down Increased synchronicities and meaningful coincidences Major changes in friendships and relationships Feeling drawn toward your "tribe" or soul connections A growing sense that something larger is happening within you Jill emphasizes that physical or emotional symptoms can have ordinary medical or lifestyle causes as well, and persistent or concerning symptoms should always be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional. One of the central themes of this episode is the movement from third-dimensional consciousness toward fifth-dimensional awareness. Jill explores the contrast between: 3D consciousness Separation Fear Competition Scarcity External validation Material achievement and 5D consciousness Love Unity Compassion Collaboration Intuition Creativity Trust Inner peace Purpose and service The Shift isn't about leaving Earth or escaping ordinary life but a change in consciousness and the way we experience reality. Feeling overwhelmed by energetic changes? Jill shares practical ways to ground and integrate the experience: 1. Ground yourself in nature Walk barefoot on the Earth, sit against a tree, garden, or spend time near the ocean, rivers, lakes, or waterfalls. 2. Practice conscious breathing: Jill shares several breathing approaches, including a 4-count inhale, 4-count hold, and 8-count exhale. 3. Embrace stillness Turn down the external and internal noise and allow yourself simply to be. 4. Pay attention to your emotional state If you desire peace, consciously cultivate peaceful feelings. If you desire abundance, practice embodying the feeling of prosperity. 5. Practice forgiveness and gratitude Jill discusses the Hawaiian Ho'oponopono forgiveness prayer and the powerful connection between forgiveness, gratitude, and energetic release. 6. Trust your unique path Your perspective, gifts, and experiences may be part of what you are here to contribute during this period of transformation. 7. Love yourself deeply Jill shares the Sanskrit mantra Aham Prema — "I am Divine Love" and explores why she considers love one of the highest frequencies for navigating the Shift One of the most exciting aspects of the Shift is the increase in synchronicities. Thinking about someone just before they call? Finding exactly what you need at exactly the right moment? Repeatedly encountering meaningful symbols, numbers, people, or opportunities? Jill explores how these experiences may become more noticeable as your awareness expands. She also discusses relationship shifts, including releasing connections that no longer resonate and discovering people who feel like your true soul tribe. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who has been wondering, "Why do I feel so different lately?"  Featured Book: Order it now at:  www.jilljardine.com or Amazon Sacred Sound Formulas to Awaken the Modern Mind: Sanskrit Mantras to Raise Your Vibration by Parashakti Jill Jardine ️ Subscribe to Jill's YouTube channel: @jilljardine2186  for monthly astrology forecasts, spiritual teachings, Sanskrit mantras, and intuitive guidance to help you navigate these extraordinary times. You can listen to the complete update for free on our website Cosmic Scene – Jill Jardine Astrology, also on Apple Podcasts Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine Podcast, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. 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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Morag Barrett, leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work and How to Show Up as One. Morag shares why meaningful workplace relationships are no longer a "nice to have" but a critical leadership skill in today's rapidly changing world. We explore how leaders can strengthen human connection, build trust, and create workplaces where people feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work. From navigating uncertainty to embracing vulnerability and accountability, Morag offers practical strategies that apply not only to leadership but to every relationship we build throughout our lives. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why the human side of leadership often determines long-term organizational success  How uncertainty, rapid change, and remote work have reshaped workplace relationships  What it means to adopt an ally mindset and why everyone needs a friend at work  How the five Ally Mindset practices strengthen trust, collaboration, and accountability  Why meaningful conversations begin by checking in on people before focusing on the work  How leaders can create environments where candor, healthy debate, and new ideas flourish  Practical ways to strengthen relationships through small, intentional actions every day  Why Human Connection Matters More Than Ever Throughout her career, Morag Barrett has observed that successful organizations aren't defined solely by strategy, systems, or technology. Instead, their greatest advantage comes from how people relate to one another. While technical expertise remains essential, lasting success depends on trust, communication, and the quality of workplace relationships.  As organizations continue navigating constant change, hybrid work, artificial intelligence, and ongoing uncertainty, many employees are feeling increasingly disconnected. Morag explains that while conversations around leadership and emotional intelligence have grown, the challenge remains helping leaders invest the time required to strengthen relationships. Rather than treating connection as a soft skill, she encourages leaders to recognize it as a business imperative that directly influences engagement, collaboration, and performance.  Becoming an Ally at Work Morag shares the inspiration behind her book, You, Me, We, which reframes Gallup's familiar question, "Do I have a best friend at work?" into a more powerful leadership challenge: "Am I a friend at work?" This shift encourages individuals to focus less on what they receive from others and more on how they intentionally support those around them.  The conversation explores the five practices of the Ally Mindset: abundance and generosity, connection and compassion, courage and vulnerability, candor and debate, and action and accountability. Together, these practices create a framework for building healthier relationships, encouraging honest conversations, and fostering workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and supported. Rather than relying on grand gestures, Morag demonstrates how consistent everyday behaviors create lasting trust across teams and organizations.  Small Actions That Create Lasting Impact One of the most practical takeaways from this conversation is Morag's reminder that meaningful relationships are built through small, intentional moments. Whether asking a teammate, "What's your number today?" to better understand how they're showing up, expressing appreciation to someone who has positively influenced your career, or simply making time to truly listen, these simple actions create powerful ripple effects.  Morag also challenges leaders to reflect on how they are remembered by those they work alongside. The question isn't simply whether you have supportive colleagues, but whether others would eagerly choose to work with you again. By focusing on intentional connection, personal accountability, and genuine care for others, leaders can strengthen their teams while creating cultures where both people and organizations thrive.  Resources: Website: SkyeTeam.com Ally Mindset Self-Assessment: SkyeTeam.cloud/youmewe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moragbarrett/

On this episode of the Cultural Hall, we're having a long-overdue conversation about something that affects so many families but doesn’t get talked about enough: returning home early from a mission. We sat down with Jon Larsen and his daughter Brooklyn to get real about their family’s journey through this exact experience. Brooklyn opens up about getting called to the Argentina Rosario Mission, the brutally exhausting travel to the Mexico City MTC, and how running on practically zero sleep quickly spiraled into severe anxiety and OCD. Jon brings a really valuable perspective, not just as a dad trying to support his daughter from thousands of miles away, but also as a mental health professional with 25 years of experience. He talks about the helplessness parents feel and the tricky balance of knowing when a missionary is just facing standard growth struggles versus when they are in a genuine mental or physical crisis. We get into the weeds of the cultural stigma surrounding early returns, how isolating and overwhelming it can feel when you first step off that plane alone, and what members can do to actually help instead of just ignoring the situation. Jon and Brooklyn also share the awesome new resource they’ve built together called Returning Stronger, which offers peer mentoring, coaching, and a six-week course designed to help missionaries and their families transition back to normal life. You can find more info and check out their resources at returningstronger.com. The post Returning Stronger – Brooklyn and Jon Larsen – 1060 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's expert episode, #224, with Amanda Griffith-Atkins. These are conversations with experts in fields relevant to caregiving parents. On this episode Amanda Griffith-Atkins joins us to discuss the inspiration behind her book, 'How to Handle More Than You Can Handle: Raising a Disabled Child Without Losing Yourself.' In our conversation, she emphasizes the importance of self-care, compassion, and the emotional experiences of parents in similar situations. Her book serves as a companion for parents navigating the challenges of raising children with disabilities, offering insights and support for their emotional well-being.Amanda Griffith-Atkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Amanda Atkins Counseling Group in Chicago. Amanda is also an in-demand speaker, author, and guest lecturer. Amanda's book is available anywhere books or audiobooks are sold. Find more information about Amanda Griffith-Atkins here.  And if you'd like to hear MORE episodes with Amanda, find them here: Ep 144 Flexibility is Key and Ep 211 EXPERT: When You Wish Your Kid Had a Different DiagnosisFind more information about Licensed Psychotherapist, Dr. Zoe here. Find Dr. Zoe's book, Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame here.Find more information about Life Coach, Susanna Peace Lovell here.Find Susanna's book, Your True Self is Enough here.Find our first book from We Are Brave Together, Becoming Brave Together here.Find our second book from We Are Brave Together, Suddenly Brave Together here. Find FULL episodes and clips of our podcast on Youtube here.Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here. Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here. Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube. Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!Disclaimer

Have you ever done something you swore you wouldn't do again? Maybe you had too many drinks, ate the whole thing when you meant to have a bite, or started texting that ex you swore you wouldn't talk to again. And then instead of feeling bad for a minute and moving on, you spiral into a cycle of shame, secrecy and self-destruction. My guest is Dr. Frank Spinelli, a physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He's also survivor of childhood sexual abuse and a shame expert who now works with hundreds of clients who working through shame. Some of the things we discuss are: The difference between guilt and shame The four archetypal shame responses (avoid, attack self, attack other, withdraw) Why shame lives in silence The connection between shame and the behaviors we can't stop (drinking too much, secret eating, doomscrolling, the habits we swear we'll quit) What "shame literacy" is — and why most of us were never taught it Why the internal script "what's wrong with me?" makes shame worse The unexpected forms of shame Why "I should be over this by now" is one of the most damaging things we say to ourselves The Therapist's Take: My top three strategies for breaking the shame spiral starting today Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠64 – Heal From Shame and Transform Your Self-Worth with Therapist Sheila Rubin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠124 — Stop Self-Sabotage: 7 Reasons You Are Holding Yourself Back and How to Stop Once and For All Links & Resources The Shame Compass Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for My Newsletter —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Lola Blankets - Head to⁠⁠ LolaBlankets.com⁠⁠ and use code STRONGER to get 40% OFF your order. AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Boll & Branch — Get 20% off sitewide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code stronger. Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠⁠square.com/go/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠. Dupe — Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dupe.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠to finally feel confident about what to buy. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willpower is often seen as the key to achieving our health and life goals, but what if your environment has a much greater influence on your success?     On today's show, I explore why relying on willpower alone can make lasting change more difficult and how intentionally designing your environment can make healthy habits easier to maintain.     I'll break down how to reduce friction around the habits you want to build, make unhealthy choices harder, create supportive routines, and surround yourself with people who help keep you aligned with your goals.     So join me on today's Cabral Concept 3846 to discover how changing your environment may be the missing piece to creating lasting change and becoming the person you want to be.     Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!   - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/3846 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Setbacks can either break you or build you. In this powerful Jim Rohn talk, you'll learn why resilience is one of the most important qualities for success—and how self-discipline helps you recover, rebuild, and keep moving forward no matter what life throws at you.If you're ready to stop relying on motivation and start building real discipline, get the Self-Discipline Hacks Playbook here:https://topelevation.gumroad.com/l/etkzu

I spent more than 35 years in dentistry believing that fluoride was one of the most important tools we had for preventing cavities. But after working with mobile dentists and seeing children with significant tooth decay—even when they were brushing, getting fluoride treatments, and following the advice I had been taught—I started asking a different question: What else is going on in the mouth that allows cavities to develop?   In this episode, I'm taking you through three options for stronger, healthier teeth—fluoride, xylitol, and hydroxyapatite—and, more importantly, the bigger picture behind cavity prevention. We'll talk about mouth breathing, saliva, diet, oral bacteria, myofunctional therapy, and why I believe looking at the root cause matters just as much as choosing the right product. My goal isn't to tell you what choice to make. It's to give you information so you can ask better questions and make the decision that feels right for you and your family.   There are options, but the product is only part of the picture. Look at how you're breathing, your saliva, your diet, your oral bacteria, and what's happening in the mouth before you decide what belongs on your teeth. Take what resonates with you, leave what doesn't, and always ask questions and look for the evidence.   Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy   Book a consultation today:   I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I cannot help, I can get you to a provider that can.   https://shereewertz.com/15-min

Somewhere in your late 30s and 40s, everything you used to do stops working. The energy drains, the middle thickens, the sleep gets lighter, and your sharpness goes fuzzy. Here is what almost no one tells you: this is not you failing at willpower. Most of the longevity advice you have been handed was built on male data and biohacker experiments, and it was never designed for a woman in midlife. In this longevity masterclass, I bring together four of the most respected voices in health and longevity, Dr Stacy Sims, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Liz Earle, and Professor Valter Longo, to cut through the noise on what actually moves the needle.I also share my Longevity 7, the seven simple, sustainable changes that took me from being hospitalised with double pneumonia at 38 to a biological age over 20 years younger than my actual age, with an elite VO2 max and the bone density of a 25 year old. This is a practical, physiology first masterclass for high performing women who are done with generic wellness advice and want to build a body that stays strong, sharp, and energised for decades. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - Why is most longevity advice wrong for women over 40? - What are the foundations of longevity that actually matter? - Is sleep consistency more important than sleep duration? - How much protein do women over 40 really need? - Can eating more protein damage your kidneys? - What are exercise snacks and do they raise VO2 max? - How do you build muscle and slow aging in midlife? - Why does plant diversity matter for gut health and inflammation? - Do omega 3s protect your brain and mood as you age? - Does morning sunlight help your skin make collagen? - Is sunscreen blocking your vitamin D? - What is the fasting mimicking diet and how often should you do it? TIMESTAMPS- 00:00 The Longevity Mistake Women Make, Why Male-Data Advice Fails And How She Reversed Her Biological Age 20 Years - 06:45 The Longevity 7 Pillars: Daily Movement, Protein And Plant Diversity, Omega-3s, Sleep Consistency, Purpose And Nature - 17:45 Building Muscle For Longevity, Diet Vs Exercise, How Much Protein You Need And Debunking The Kidney Myth - 23:10 Does Sunscreen Block Vitamin D, The SPF Myth And How Morning Light Builds Collagen For Longevity - 31:45 The Longevity Diet For Your Ancestry, Fasting Mimicking For Autophagy And The Simplest Fasting Window That WorksVALUABLE RESOURCES A BIG thank you to our sponsor who make the show possible: • Stride - Find out your biological age and how your daily habits are influencing it with DNA, bloodwork and microbiome testing with a Stride One membership https://www.getstride.com/angela/ for 10% off  Want to go deeper? Start here: Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

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Have you lost your cool lately over something small? Maybe you snapped at your partner about the dishes in the sink. Or maybe you didn't say a word—you just let a coworker's question irritate you all day—and afterward you thought, "What's wrong with me? This isn't who I am." If this sounds familiar, today's episode is for you. There are many reasons we can develop a short fuse. Fortunately, there are also many ways to lengthen it once you know how. Some of the things I talk about are: Why a short fuse is a gauge—and what it's actually trying to tell you. How to recognize when your fuse is getting short. What one night of bad sleep does to the alarm center of your brain The "file folder" of small things you never said out loud and what happens when it's full. Why open loops drain your patience—and the surprising fix. The voodoo-doll study on married couples that reveals a surprising reason you might snap at your partner. How suppressed anger often comes out. How to lengthen your fuse. Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 272 — How to Handle Big Emotions: 5 Science-Backed Skills to Stay in Control ⁠145 — Calm Your Nervous System With Therapist Liz Kelly Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for My Newsletter —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Lola Blankets - Head to⁠⁠ LolaBlankets.com⁠⁠ and use code STRONGER to get 40% OFF your order. AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Boll & Branch — Get 20% off sitewide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code stronger. Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠⁠square.com/go/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠. Dupe — Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dupe.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠to finally feel confident about what to buy. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been afraid to ask for something because you were afraid you'd get rejected? Whether you want to invite someone on a date or ask for a raise, the fear of hearing "no" can keep you from trying. But according to my guest today, the sting of rejection probably isn't as painful as you think. But the cost of avoiding rejection might be worse. My guest is Jia Jiang, the founder of 100 Days of Rejection, where he set out to get rejected on purpose every single day for 100 days straight. He's the author of Rejection Proof, and his new book Easy Discipline is coming out soon. Some of the things we discuss are: What Jia learned from asking a stranger for $100, requesting a burger refill, and knocking on random doors to ask if he could play soccer in the yard The Krispy Kreme Olympic donuts story that went viral (and briefly moved the company's stock) The mental script that runs in your head before you ask for something — and why it's almost always wrong The single shift that turns you from someone who mirrors other people's energy into someone whose energy sets the tone Why "no" isn't the end of a conversation — it's the start The one line that lowers the temperature on any high-stakes ask (and gets you more yeses) The story of Mike, whose fear of rejection nearly cost him the ability to advocate for his wife when she was diagnosed with cancer Why "you either get a yes or an epic story" might be the most freeing thing you'll hear all week The Therapist's Take: My top three strategies for becoming more rejection-proof starting today Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠20 — Why Rejection Stings and What to Do About It with Harvard Professor/Author Dr. Ronald Siegel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠152 — Conquer Any Fear with These Science-Backed Steps Links & Resources ⁠⁠Rejection Proof Easy Discipline Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for My Newsletter —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Lola Blankets - Head to⁠ LolaBlankets.com⁠ and use code STRONGER to get 40% OFF your order. AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Boll & Branch — Get 20% off sitewide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code stronger. Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠square.com/go/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠. Dupe — Go to⁠⁠⁠ Dupe.com ⁠⁠⁠to finally feel confident about what to buy. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices