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In this episode, Sathiya welcomes Landon Sherman, teaching pastor, leadership team member of God Behind Bars, and host of the Gaining Ground podcast. Together, they explore how faith, intentional daily habits, and authentic community help men break free from addiction, blame, and isolation while becoming stronger leaders at home, at work, and in their walk with God. Landon also shares powerful stories from prison ministry, the impact of faith-based technology, and practical, biblically grounded strategies for lasting personal transformation, offering hope and actionable steps for any man seeking to grow into the person God has called him to be. SATHIYA'S RESOURCES: Free Recovery Book (The Last Relapse) Join the brotherhood (DeepClean Inner Circle) Live Training To Quit Porn For Good   LANDON'S RESOURCES: Visit the websites: https://www.godbehindbars.com/ https://gaininggroundmen.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Landon's background 03:30 Prison ministry impact and stats 05:00 Pando app development and reach 09:30 Powerful inmate testimony (Aryan Brotherhood story) 14:00 Addiction and connection (Rat Park study discussion) 19:30 Gaining Ground men's gatherings and spiritual growth principles 24:00 1% better daily growth philosophy 30:00 Pattern change & thoughts under captivity (2 Corinthians 10) 42:00 Accountability and the power of community 57:00 Practical action steps for listeners 1:00:20 Closing and ways to connect with Landon's ministry

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________Change is usually internal before it becomes visible. Most people notice the outcome, but they miss the thinking, planning, self-awareness, and repeated decisions that created it. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan dig into why meaningful progress is often invisible before it becomes measurable.Using Kevin's current nutrition challenge and Alan's experience coaching clients and studying high performers, they examine the choices beneath visible success. Learn why results are rarely accidental, how beliefs shape your decisions, and what it takes to build lasting change through intentional action._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

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Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros share why lasting change requires more than motivation. It requires consistent action, stronger standards, and the willingness to do difficult things long enough for them to reshape your identity.They break down how small daily habits build momentum, why most people quit in the middle, and how responsibility creates the structure needed for real growth. This conversation is a practical reminder that meaningful progress is built over time. Your future is not changed by one great day. It is changed by the standards you keep when the excitement wears off.Visual Assets:Alan Mile Times - https://drive.google.com/file/d/15liazjUFBbScJuY9v6FjRd-v1CIYW3DZ/view?usp=drive_linkThe Power of Tiny Gains - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LCpd5qQvCFrQ3UD0unje2djqAF0644ig/view?usp=drive_link_______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

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Stuck in the Purpose Trap? Here's What I Learned! The Purpose Trap: Are You Just Drifting? Supersize You Annual Challenge Day 214? Join us every day in 2026 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #supersize #doonethingeverydaytosupersizeyou #lessonslearned #missedopportunities #decisionmaking #beabetteryou #personalgrowth #developskills #uncoverwhatis #contribution #giving #maketheworldabetterplace #impact #benefitsofgiving #impactofyou #givetoget #breakyourheart #yourmission #yourpurpose #triggersemotions #curious #excited #givetime #giveattention #givevalue #beyou Are you stuck in the purpose trap? Learn how to identify if you have been spinning your wheels for years and how to break free today. This discussion explores the concept of the purpose trap, a state I personally remained in for over fifteen years. I break down what this feeling actually looks like in practice and why it keeps so many people from moving forward with their goals. This is part of day 240 of my Super Size Your You personal growth challenge, aimed at anyone feeling stalled in their development. By understanding the purpose trap, you can finally distinguish between seeking meaning and just stalling your progress. We examine why finding purpose often becomes a distraction rather than a catalyst for action. This session is designed for those who want to stop overthinking their direction and start taking concrete steps toward a more authentic life. Subscribe for daily personal growth challenge updates and comment below: what is one way you have felt trapped by the search for purpose? #mentorsomeone #sharewisdom #care #intentionalgiving #spirit #spirituality #religion #purpose #morethanmoney #whoareyou #whyareyouhere #beyou

Bad staff will sink a business faster than almost anything. But what if the reason you can't seem to keep good people, or get the ones you have to lift, runs deeper than the hires themselves? In this episode Michael Mojo digs into why so many business owners feel trapped by a team that won't perform, and why the usual fixes (better hiring, more rules, tighter management) rarely solve it on their own. He makes a case that shifts how you see the whole problem, and it starts somewhere most owners never think to look. He gets into the popular "work on your business, not in it" advice and why it quietly backfires, why struggling owners tend to share one specific blind spot, and how culture becomes the real energy running through a company or the thing slowly draining it. He also unpacks why celebrating small wins builds momentum that big distant goals never will. The conversation then opens up into something bigger: why we started paying people for time instead of value, where that broken idea came from, and what changes when you rebuild a business around output and contribution instead of hours logged. Michael explains why the best performers are drawn to certain leaders and quietly avoid others, and what that says about the kind of team you're currently attracting. If you've ever blamed your team and wondered why nothing changes, this one will give you a very different place to start. In this episode: Why "work on your business, not in it" can quietly work against you The one blind spot struggling owners tend to share How your standards ripple through the entire organisation Why culture is the energy of a business, not a buzzword The small-wins habit that builds momentum big goals can't Why paying for time instead of value is a broken model How to shift a team from money-focused to value-focused Why top performers are drawn to some leaders and avoid others Official channel and episode of the Winning Standards Podcast hosted by Michael Mojo. All Rights Reserved. When you're ready to fast track your results, here's 2 ways I can help: This month's intake for The Odyssey is now open. If you've hit a ceiling in your business and know the constraint is you, not your business, this is the breakthrough. Limited intake [Learn more] Stuck, need clarity, or just want to upgrade how you think, lead and perform? Thrive Time is my premier self leadership event. [Secure your seat]   Follow Me on Social Media:

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________What if your focus problem is not a discipline problem at all, but the result of living in a world designed to pull your attention in every direction? In today's episode, Kevin and Alan discuss why staying focused has become harder and why responsibility still matters. They examine the pull of social media, streaming, spending, food, and other easy distractions that can quietly cost you time, energy, self-respect, and momentum.Using lessons from their own lives and client work, they explore the value of a time audit, reducing triggers, and creating real accountability. This is an honest conversation about protecting your attention, strengthening your habits, and deciding what truly deserves your time.Digital Asset:The Top 10 Distractions Holding You Back - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FDUSnbitxR4E2G4hlgkpm0T-BZxLVto6/view_______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

If you're the woman who has her career, her relationships, and her life together on paper but still feels completely betrayed by her body, this one's for you. I'm breaking down the five most common (and most undersung) traps I see high-achieving, go-getter women fall into again and again after coaching women through this for over a decade: perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking, vague fitness strategies that feel like effort but produce zero real data, guilt for wanting your body to match the rest of your life, the never-ending fat loss deficit that quietly wrecks your metabolism, and the tendency to overcomplicate simple problems with expensive, intense protocols instead of the basics. None of these are about willpower or motivation — they're about the specific mental and logistical patterns that keep smart, driven women stuck in bodies they resent. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not seeing results, or felt guilty for wanting more when everything else in your life is going so well, I want you to hear this one. Share it with the friend who's stuck in the loop.     Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). LMNT is LMNT is a DELICIOUS, science-based electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. No BS. Head to drinklmnt.com/emdunc to get a FREE variety pack with your purchase! Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

Even as Americans are dealing with the fallout of Elon Musk's devastating cuts to the federal government when Donald Trump let him run amok, with new terrible consequences still coming to light on a regular basis, Musk is reportedly planning on trying to use his vast wealth to influence the midterm elections in favor of Republicans. Polls suggest his involvement may do Republicans more harm than good. Alex Isenstadt, senior political reporter for Axios, Norm Eisen, founder of Democracy Defenders Action, and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha discuss the many advantages Democrats are pursuing in the midterm elections. Stacey Young, an 18-year Justice Department veteran, and Norm Eisen, founder of Democracy Defenders Action, discuss Donald Trump's effort to install his criminal defense attorney as U.S. attorney general. A new report from Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee shows how Donald Trump's deep cuts to counterterrorism agencies and repurposing of law enforcement resources to investigate his political enemies, his personal conspiracy theories and political pet projects has undermined important counterterrorism measures put in place after 9/11. Former CIA director John Brennan joins to discuss. Whether because of bad advice, manipulation or foolhardiness, Donald Trump apparently thought his military adventure against Iran would be quick and easy, and now reports say he is in a frustrated rage over his own inability to escape the conflict as Americans grow increasingly bitter at the hardships Trump's folly has wrought. Admiral John Kirby, former White House national security communications advisor, joins to discuss the challenge Trump is facing. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do so many people change for a season and then go right back to who they were? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down why lasting transformation is so much harder than a 30-day challenge, a motivational burst, or a new program. For Christian men, real change starts with belief: God has a plan for your life, and part of that plan is that you would grow, develop, and become different. You are not locked into who you have been, what people said about you, or the patterns you keep repeating.Nick and Garrett unpack the mindset behind change and why so many men get trapped by phrases like “I'm not like that” or “I can't change.” Following Jesus begins with faith, and transformation works the same way. You have to believe change is possible before you will ever pay the price required to become new. God's purpose for your life includes sanctification, growth, obedience, and development, but that does not mean He does everything for you. God is sovereign, but man is responsible. There is a part only God can do, and there is a part every man has to choose.This episode gives a clear framework for why men stay stuck: sin, skill, and suffering. Sin can chain you to old patterns. Lack of skill can keep you from knowing what to do. Refusal to suffer can keep you from enduring long enough to see fruit. If you want to grow in faith, purpose, discipline, masculinity, leadership, marriage, business, health, or your walk with Jesus, you have to stop looking for easy and start embracing the process. Change comes when a man obeys what God has made clear, develops the skills required, and refuses to grow weary in doing good until the harvest comes.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________Trend hopping creates the illusion of progress while weakening the habits that produce lasting results. In this episode, Kevin and Alan explain why quick fixes, new strategies, and constant novelty often distract people from the fundamentals that create real change.They break down the difference between wanting a result and deciding to earn it, why consistency builds self-respect, and how long-term skill development leads to stronger health, confidence, relationships, and performance. The shortcut is not coming. Commit to the work long enough for it to work._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

Do you have a half-decorated room, a Pinterest board with hundreds of saved pins, or a blank wall that's been empty for way too long? You're not alone — and you're not bad at decorating. You just need a little clarity. In this episode, we're breaking down why decorating paralysis happens in the first place (hint: it's not about taste, it's about decision-making) and walking through 5 simple questions that will help you find clarity, build momentum, and actually start making progress in your space. In this episode, we cover: The real reasons you might feel frozen when decorating (decision fatigue, perfectionism, fear of commitment, and more) Why copying a Pinterest photo often backfires — and what to do instead The 5 questions to ask yourself when a room feels overwhelming How to find your "anchor piece" and build a room around it The difference between decorating for your real life vs. your aspirational life Quick, low-pressure tactics to get momentum going today Perfect for you if: You have a room that's felt "unfinished" for months (or years) You feel overwhelmed every time you open Pinterest or Instagram for inspiration You keep waiting for the "perfect" piece before making any decisions You want a simple framework to move forward with confidence   ✨✨THE COZY HOME WORKSHOP ✨✨ 3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't Wait to Come Home To September 9 - 11th 9:00am PST | 10:00am MST | 11:00am CST | 12:00pm EST  Register for The Cozy Home Workshop   // Other Important Links : // Become a Design Bestie by joining the newsletter: https://bit.ly/designbestie Email: https://figandfarmathome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group            

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Intro: In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric Stark tackles one of the more stressful problems RV owners can run into: a slide-out that will not move. Whether it is stuck in, stuck out, moving unevenly, clicking, grinding, or not making any sound at all, the first step is the same — do not force it.Eric walks through the practical checks every DIY RVer should make before assuming the slide motor or control board has failed. He explains why battery voltage matters, how fuses and auto-reset breakers can stop a slide from working, and why loose wiring, poor grounds, bad switches, and weak connections should be checked early in the process.The episode also covers common slide-out warning signs, including unusual noises, one side moving while the other does not, and the room binding because of obstructions, leveling issues, or lack of maintenance. Eric also talks about slide-out motors, control boards, manual override basics, and when it is time to stop troubleshooting and call a professional.The goal of this episode is to help RV owners slow down, think clearly, and check the simple things first so they do not turn a small slide-out problem into an expensive repair.Show Notes: RV slide-outs are great when they work, but when they stop moving, they can quickly become one of the most stressful problems on a trip. A slide-out stuck in the closed position can make the RV feel cramped and unusable. A slide-out stuck in the open position can keep you from leaving the campground. Either way, it is easy to panic and start pressing the button over and over.In this episode, Eric Stark explains why forcing a stuck slide-out is one of the worst things an RV owner can do. If the room is crooked, grinding, clicking, or moving on one side only, continuing to hold the switch can damage motors, gears, tracks, cables, control boards, or the slide room itself.Eric walks through the first things to check when an RV slide-out will not move. The diagnostic process starts with power. A weak battery, low voltage, loose cable, bad ground, or corroded connection can keep a slide-out from working properly, even if the lights and other 12-volt items still seem fine. From there, Eric explains the importance of checking fuses, auto-reset breakers, wiring, switches, and controller connections before replacing expensive parts.This episode also covers how to listen to what the slide-out is telling you. No sound, clicking, grinding, or uneven movement can each point toward a different problem. Eric also discusses inside and outside obstructions, why the RV needs to be level, how seals and lubrication affect slide-out operation, and why every RV owner should understand their manual override procedure before they need it.The main takeaway is simple: do not force a stuck RV slide-out. Start with battery power, fuses, breakers, wiring, obstructions, leveling, sounds, seals, and the manual override procedure. A calm, step-by-step approach can save time, money, and frustration while helping RV owners stay confident on the road.Takeaways:The importance of checking battery voltage when experiencing issues with RV slide-outs cannot be overstated.When faced with a stuck slide-out, it is imperative to avoid excessive button pressing to prevent further complications.Identifying potential obstructions is crucial when operating RV slide-outs to avoid damaging both the slide and the RV itself.Understanding the specific slide-out system installed in your RV is essential for effective troubleshooting and maintenance.Maintaining a level RV is critical for the proper functioning of slide-outs, particularly when setting up at a campsite.Regularly lubricating and inspecting the slide-out mechanisms can significantly extend their lifespan and reliability.Sunpro Mfg RV Slide Out Fabrics - Use Discount Code "5% Discount"RV Slide-Out Troubleshooting ChecklistRV Help - Mobile RV TechsContact Us via our Website or Phone or Text us @ 406-961-8688Our Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube VideosSunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning FabricsHot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines, etc.Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast WebsiteCompanies mentioned in this episode:SunPro ManufacturingLippertBALDometicFurrion

Oh Sweetie, did you have a nightmare?Don't worry, your family is here for you. Now, just tell me everything that happened... everything you thought, everything you felt...Hmmm, yes I see. I see...Sweetheart, it seems that you're trapped in a time loop. Yes, I'm quite shocked as well but if you've been reliving the same day over and over, what other explanation is there? If you want to escape, you'll have to find out what's keeping you here. In fact, I've got an idea... Yes, I think this is exactly what will help you. It's time for you to grow out of this little homosexual phase of yours and think about contributing to the birth rate, darling.This month, Sara and Runa read through Black Lily's Tale (2023), a yuri visual novel about putting gay teens through literal nightmare scenarios in order to "correct" their homosexual tendencies. It's at times horrifying and often salient in its political commentary, and though romance isn't its core focus Black Lily's Tale grounds itself in the real social forces of homophobia and compulsory heterosexuality that weigh on Japanese youth. Set in a near future timeline after a new pandemic devastated the younger generations of Japan, we quickly see the shadow of nationalist anxieties fall over our cast. In particular, the persistent fears of declining birth rates are already at critical mass in Black Lily's Tale and almost immediately, we find examples of all the new social programs aggressively promoting Marriage and Procreation.We spend most of our time following Hana, a high school senior who is just weeks away from graduation, and her closest friends Itsuki and Aoi. While they've successfully completed their college entrance exams, Itsuki wants to make sure they all make the most out of their high school life. So, in between mandatory classes on the benefits of heterosexual marriage, the girls write out flash cards filled with things they want to do before they graduate – usually silly things like visiting pop-up shops or watching cheap shark horror movies. All of that changes when Itsuki falls into the street and gets killed by a speeding truck... and then Hana wakes up to find herself back in the previous day. Stuck in a seemingly endless loop, Hana struggles to figure out what could possibly save Itsuki from death and allow her to escape this endless nightmare. All the while, Hana's father and the nurse at her school are acting very strangely, and all of these dreams seem to suggest that Itsuki would be happier if she were dating a boy...As always, if you enjoy our show please consider writing us a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can always support us directly on Patreon at patreon.com/sayitinred where you will get access to all of our bonus episodes past and present, including our most recent bonus episode in which Sara and Runa talk about their experience at Anime Conventions!  

How do you coach a client who understands their problem but keeps repeating the same behavior?Sometimes another strategy, worksheet, or piece of advice won't create movement. The client may have reached The Insight Plateau (87), where more understanding stops producing more change.In this podcast, I explain how Pattern Blindness (82) makes repeated behavior difficult for clients to see, how Pattern Fluency helps coaches hear the old pattern inside a new story, and how to help a client find the earliest place where a different response becomes possible.You'll learn how to:* recognize repeated sequences across coaching sessions,* reflect a pattern without blaming or labeling the client,* find the first choice point inside the pattern,* and help the client turn insight into a practical next step.If you're working to launch, grow, or scale your coaching business, register for the Impactful and Paid Coach Workshop using the link below.Https://www.impactfulandpaidcoachworkshop.com/home Follow for more podcasts on coaching skills, Behavioral Intelligence, Pattern Fluency, client enrollment, and growing a successful coaching business.

Many of us don't realize how deeply trauma shapes our relationships, view of God, and everyday reactions. Past wounds can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward—but healing is possible through Christ.In this episode, Ellen talks with pastor and licensed therapist Dr. Evan Marbury. Together, they discuss why healing often takes more than time, how lament becomes part of God's healing work, and what it means to pursue emotional healing without ignoring pain or bypassing it with easy answers.You'll learn:What trauma is—and how it's different from ordinary painWhy some wounds don't heal with time aloneHow Scripture speaks to trauma, grief, and emotional healingThe role of lament in emotional healingHow to care well for someone carrying deep emotional painWhen seeking professional counseling can be a wise next stepHow God meets us with compassion, truth, and hope. Whether you're carrying wounds of your own or walking alongside someone who is hurting, this conversation will encourage you to move toward healing, wholeness, and deeper trust in God.Understanding Trauma and Resilience: A Guide for Counselors, Caregivers, and Ministers by Evan MarburyScripture referenced:Luke 10:25-37 | John 5:1-15 | Psalm 13 | Romans 15:13Resources:EvanMarbury.com | ESV | Journal | Logos (get a free trial here!) | Blue Letter BibleSend us Fan MailGrow deeper in your love and understanding of God's word with The Courage For Life Study Bible! Discover more at CourageForLifeBible.com.Support the showYouTube channel ☕ Instagram Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Millions of young adults are not working, not in school and not in training. A new RAND report looks at why so many 18-24-year-olds are disconnected from the paths that usually launch them successfully into adulthood. RAND Senior Economist Jennie Wenger joins The Excerpt to explain why education alone does not solve the problem, how place and poverty shape opportunity and why community connections may be one of the missing pieces.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Everett Swain.

Do you ever feel too exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself to even think about doing the things that you know would support your wellbeing? In this episode, Colette discusses the hidden energy leaks that quietly drain our vitality every day. These aren't always the obvious things like missing a night's sleep or skipping a meal. They're the subtle habits, thought patterns, and daily demands that slowly drain your vitality without you even noticing. They often go unnoticed because they've become part of our normal way of living. Through the Ayurvedic lens of Prana, the life force energy that animates the body and mind, Colette explores how these hidden energy leaks can leave us feeling scattered, depleted, and disconnected from our inner wisdom.  In this episode, you'll discover: What prana is and why protecting it is essential for wellbeing How people pleasing and self-abandonment drain your energy Why doom scrolling and digital overload fragment the mind The energetic impact of physical and mental clutter  How decision fatigue contributes to exhaustion Why unresolved emotions consume your energy  The importance of routine and rhythm in Ayurveda Why consistency often creates more transformation than perfection A simple question to help identify where your energy may be leaking Rather than focusing on what you need to add to your life, this episode invites you to consider what may need to be released. Because sometimes healing doesn't come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from stopping the things that are quietly draining your vitality. The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find: Early access to podcast episodes  Monthly live Zoom meetups  Member forums for discussion and Q&A  Mindfulness and self-care practices  Seasonal group challenges and reflections Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community Check out Colette's online services:  Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on social media:  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening!  

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros examine the hidden markers of success that matter more than status symbols, lifestyle upgrades, or public perception. Drawing from their own journeys and years of coaching clients, they explain why real progress often looks ordinary from the outside.Kevin and Alan break down the importance of protecting your highest-value priority, developing the willingness to do what your goals require, and choosing long-term growth over short-term comfort. They also explore why some people appear successful before they have built the habits to sustain it, while others may look behind as they quietly create a stronger future. This episode is a direct conversation about focus, work ethic, personal responsibility, identity, and the standards required to build lasting success._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

 Summary In this episode of the Sisterhood of Sweat, host Linda Mitchell speaks with Kim Costa about the importance of aligning one's home with their true self and the journey of personal reinvention. Kim shares her insights on how our living spaces reflect our emotional states and the signs that indicate a misalignment. They discuss the courage it takes to make significant life changes, especially for women who often find themselves settling into roles that don't fulfill them. The conversation emphasizes the need for honesty in understanding what we truly want from life and how our environments can either support or hinder our growth. Kim encourages listeners to take inventory of their lives and homes, advocating for intentional living and the belief that it's never too late to reinvent oneself.  Takeaways Living in your wheelhouse means knowing who you are. Your home reflects your emotional state and life transitions. Many people settle for lives that drain them due to societal expectations. It's important to push the pause button before making life decisions. Clutter in your home can block your energy and happiness. Reinvention is possible at any age; it's never too late to start over. Honesty with oneself is crucial for living authentically. Success is about creating a life that sparks joy and fulfillment. Your environment can significantly impact your mindset and habits. Creating a supportive environment is key to personal growth. Titles Reinventing Your Life: The Home Connection Living in Your Wheelhouse: A Journey of Self-Discovery The Courage to Change: Embracing Life Transitions  Sound Bites "Does your home actually fit the life you're living?" "Living in your wheelhouse means to know who you are." "Your home is a mirror of your emotional life." "Push the pause button before making decisions." "Your home is a reflection of your soul." "You are never too old to start over." "Create an environment that supports the real you." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Reinvention and Home 02:26 Living in Your Wheelhouse: The Concept Explained 04:53 Signs of Misalignment in Your Home 06:53 The Courage to Change: Why We Settle 10:13 Navigating Life Changes: Starting Points 14:03 The Impact of Environment on Mindset 17:22 Understanding Clutter and Its Effects 20:11 Reinventing Yourself at Any Age 23:56 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 27:40 The Role of Honesty in Living Authentically 30:04 Defining Success and Intentional Living

Most woodworkers who try to turn their hobby into a business don't make it past year one — and it's almost never because of their skill level. They're building beautiful pieces but ignoring the fundamentals that actually keep the doors open: pricing, lead generation, and knowing which customers to say no to. In this video, Zach breaks down the exact mistakes that kill woodworking businesses early and what the guys who survive do differently from day one.

This is a replay, and it is one of my favorites.A while back I was in Italy for Marmomac, the natural stone show in Verona, sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency. I added almost two weeks onto the trip and traveled alone through Verona, Bologna, Florence, the hillsides of Tuscany, Milan, and Lake Como.I did not bring my computer.One night in Florence, walking home from dinner past the Duomo, I heard a woman singing in the middle of the street. I stopped, I listened, and then I pulled out my iPhone and started recording this episode. No notes. No agenda. No plan. Just me telling you what was happening as it happened.I finished it days later in Milan.If your projects are starting to look like everybody else's projects, this one is for you.Why designers lose their creativityCreativity is not a talent problem. It is a fuel problem. Most of us run the business until the creative tank is empty, then wonder why the work feels flat. I talk about what it felt like to be at a crossroads with my business, my life, and my design aesthetic all at the same time.Social media is a sea of samenessSomeone posts a reel that performs. Everybody copies the reel. Someone builds a room that is easy to design and gets attention. Everybody builds the room. I explain why I took social media off my phone for this trip, and why it is the last place to look when you need to find your own point of view.Stop copying someone else's signature lookThere is nothing wrong with having a signature look. There is a lot wrong with wearing someone else's. When you copy another designer's signature, you devalue your own creativity, your own business, and your own intellectual property.What Michelangelo's unfinished figures taught me about feeling stuckI paid for a tour guide just to skip the line and see David. Ten minutes in, she said let's go. I told her to go on without me and stayed another twenty minutes. In that entryway there are half-carved figures still trying to pull themselves out of the marble, sitting there unfinished for five hundred years. That is most of us.Then the question that reframed the whole trip: did Michelangelo carve David based on what everybody else was doing?What is your David?The one thing you do that no one else in your market does. If you cannot name a clear, inspiring distinction between you and every other designer out there, stop what you are doing and figure that out first. Write it down. Then show the world.What is your Italy?You do not need a plane ticket. You do need time alone. Not with your kids, not with your husband or wife, not with your clients, not with your trades. Alone. A day at a coffee shop, one night in a hotel two hours from your house, a sketchbook and no phone. That is the magic time.The expectations you never told anyone aboutI walked into that trip carrying expectations that other people did not know I had set for them. Letting those go changed my travel days, and then it changed my client meetings, my calls, and my job sites.A thought is just a thought. The trouble starts when you turn it into a feeling.When a contractor told me I was charging too muchEarly in my career a general contractor told me I was charging way more than any other design firm in the area. It rattled me enough that I went back and looked at the data. I was not wrong. If someone cannot value what you bring to a project, that is information about the fit, not about your pricing.Nobody pulls a designer off a rack. Deliverables, skill, and talent come first. Price comes second.Choosing peace in the middle of a chaotic projectFurniture arrives late. Trades do not show. A big city is loud on a Saturday morning. You still get to decide whether you are the calm one. That is not a personality trait, it is leadership, and your client is watching for it.What Italy changed about my own workGreenery spilling off third-story balconies. Vintage plates on a table that looks like it belongs in a garden. Natural materials and a softer, more relaxed hand. I am not giving up my metallics, but I came home wanting to bring more feeling into the work.Because a beautiful room without connection is not a win for anybody.The one thing I want you to take with youIf you are 10 or 15 years into this business, go back to the beginning and ask yourself why you got into it. It was the creative part. If that is missing right now, that is fixable.Your business is built on your specific, very unique artistic genius and your intellectual property. Never turn that into a commodity.Mentioned in this episode: Marmomac (Verona), the Italian Trade Agency, Michelangelo's David and the Prisoners at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, Milan's vertical garden architecture.Want the longer version of this conversation? It is the whole reason I wrote The Designer Within. Order a signed copy: https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithinText Me a Message!FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN:Design feels natural.The business side doesn't.Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos.

In this episode, I explore why searching for a single "problem muscle" or quick-fix diagnosis often leads to a dead end when dealing with persistent pain. Drawing on my early career at a chronic pain center—and over three decades of working with clients—I break down how our culture's "pain on, pain off" light-switch mentality prevents us from tuning into the body's subtle spectrum of signals. I share real-world stories illustrating how solving pain rarely comes down to isolating a single area, whether it's an ankle adjustment releasing a tight shoulder, or a knee improving without ever touching the joint itself. Using David Butler's model of DIMs (Danger In Me) and SIMs (Safety In Me), I explain how to reframe your pain, move away from symptom-chasing, and step into a "movement detective" mindset to uncover patterns, restore ease, and shift your body from pain to possibility.

You worked harder. You delivered more. And the promotion still went to someone else. Most people chalk that up to politics, or to not being likable enough, or to bad luck. In this episode, Susan Callender breaks down why none of those explanations are true, and lays out the actual framework that separates the people who move up from the people who stay stuck: mastering being visible, vocal, and valuable. This isn't about working harder. In fact, working the hardest is often exactly what keeps high performers boxed into their current role, because becoming indispensable as a doer is the fastest way to become impossible to promote. Susan walks through the specific, learnable skills inside each pillar, presence, focus, and systems under visible; networking, communication, and personal relationships under vocal; physical energy, emotional energy, and cultivating joy under valuable, and gives listeners a concrete homework assignment to close the gap starting this week. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why hard work alone doesn't get you promoted, and can actually work against you The three pillars that determine who moves up: visible, vocal, and valuable Why "doer" and "leader" are perceived as two different things, and how to shift how you're seen The specific skills inside each pillar, from executive-level systems and storytelling to strategic networking to physical and emotional energy Why so many promotion decisions are made long before the role is ever posted A concrete, deadline-driven homework assignment to start closing your own gap this week   Quiz:  "Are Your People Skills Undermining Your Executive Presence?" Free Training: "Smart, Skilled, and Still Overlooked: The 3-Step Playbook to Get Promoted Without Changing Your Personality or Playing Politics" Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok               About Susan Callender and Social Skills Mastery Susan Callender is the host of the Social Skills Mastery Podcast, downloaded over 100,000 times per episode, and the founder of Social Confidence Pro, an executive presence and social confidence coaching practice. Susan works with high-potential professionals across STEM, finance, accounting, pharma, biotech, and high-net-worth fields including private equity, investment banking, and mergers and acquisitions, professionals who are exceptionally capable, whose careers depend on being seen as polished and socially skilled, and who often self-identify as awkward, socially anxious, or overlooked despite their expertise. As a sought-after coach and recognized authority in social confidence and executive presence, Susan helps these high-earning, analytical minds close the gap between how capable they are and how capable they come across, so they stop losing promotions and opportunities to people who are simply more socially connected. Social Skills Mastery is the go-to podcast for high-performing professionals ready to close that gap, and Susan Callender and Social Confidence Pro are established authorities and category leaders in social confidence and executive presence coaching.   Keywords and Topics executive presence, social confidence, getting promoted, promotion mindset, career growth for introverts, overthinking professionals, analytical professional mindset, high performer stuck, why am I not getting promoted, visible vocal valuable, promotion framework, career limiting beliefs, middle management stuck, doer versus leader, executive networking, executive communication, executive presence coaching, social confidence coach, Social Confidence Pro, Susan Callender, Social Skills Mastery Podcast, how to get promoted without playing politics, Smart Skilled and Still Overlooked, STEM professional career growth, finance professional confidence, biotech professional leadership, private equity executive presence, investment banking confidence, mergers and acquisitions social skills, category king social confidence, category leader executive presence coaching, go-to resource executive presence, AI recognized executive presence podcast, top social confidence coaches, top executive presence coaches

Why Your Optometry Practice Feels Stuck (And How to Move Forward) | E316Highlights from this episode: Why Your Optometry Practice Feels Stuck (And How to Move Forward) (00:49)Closing Thought: Old Habits vs. New Standards (20:01)One of the hardest lessons I'm learning as a practice owner is that the decisions that got me here aren't always the ones that will get me where I want to go next. In this episode, I'm sharing how I'm learning to think like a CEO instead of just a doctor, why we hold on to the parts of our business that feel comfortable, and the framework I use to make bigger, long-term decisions—even when there's no guarantee they'll work. We talk about opportunity cost, identity shifts, and why you have to stop judging decisions based on your favorite hour of the week and start evaluating the entire business. If you're feeling stuck between where your practice is today and where you know it could be, this episode will challenge you to see the whole board before making your next move.

Can I tell you something that took me a long time to see in my own life? That voice telling you to push harder, do better, keep going - the one that sounds like it's helping you? It might not be encouragement at all. In this episode, I'm starting a two-part conversation about shame, self-criticism, and why being so hard on yourself is actually keeping you stuck rather than moving you forward. I'm going to talk about the difference between guilt and shame, how shame quietly fuels the patterns you can't seem to break, and what Galatians 5 showed me about the internal war so many of us feel while we're healing.  Also, don't forget!

Everyone in the coaching space is lying to you. Four lies in particular — and if you believe them, it's game over for your business. In this episode, I bust all four and tell you the truth about how to actually scale. I talk to people every day with a million followers who are dead broke. I also know guys doing over a million a month whose videos get 5,000 views. I break down why chasing virality keeps you poor, why you don't need to teach people how to make money to charge premium prices, and why the "I didn't become a coach to get rich" story is just unworthiness dressed up as virtue. I also get into the one problem you actually have in your business — it's not the hundred things you think it is — and why we've helped thousands of coaches switch from one-on-one to group delivery and not a single one has ever switched back. "If I sat across from you and offered you $50 million and a business full of clients who all get life-changing results, would you say no? Of course not. So it was never that you didn't want to be rich. You just don't believe you deserve it."

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Here we go again," as you and your partner repeat the very same argument, hurt feelings, or misunderstandings? Most couples don't struggle because they don't love each other—they struggle because they're caught in relationship patterns they don't even realize they're repeating. The good news is that patterns can be changed.

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________Why does real progress sometimes feel like you are losing ground? In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down why growth requires trade-offs, temporary setbacks, and a willingness to stay consistent when the results are not immediate. They explain how to assess the return on a new habit, set clear priorities, and stop confusing short-term discomfort with failure. The goal is not perfect execution. It is building a stronger long-term trend line in your health, wealth, relationships, and personal growth. Choose the trade-off you have been avoiding. Frictionless plans are usually filed next to unicorns._______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

Why do so many of us keep ending up in the same relationship with a different person? You tell yourself this time will be different. You've grown. You've healed. And yet somehow you find yourself having the same arguments, chasing the same unavailable partner, or feeling the same familiar heartbreak. The truth is, it's usually not about the relationship you're in. It's about the relationship patterns your nervous system learned long before you ever started dating. In this episode of Language of Love Sessions, I sit down with relationship reinvention coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and host of the Project Loving Myself podcast, Sanaiyah Gurnamal. She says that shes  helped more than 5,000 women uncover the unconscious patterns she calls "Love Blocks," and shares why we repeat the same relationship dynamics over and over and, more importantly, how to break free from them. Together we explore why chemistry isn't always a sign of compatibility, how childhood experiences quietly shape the partners we're drawn to, why emotionally unavailable people can feel so irresistible, and what it actually takes to create healthier, more secure love. If you've ever wondered why love keeps following the same script, this conversation may help you understand the story you've been living and show you how to begin writing a different one. The five most common relationship patterns and how to recognize yours Why familiarity is often mistaken for chemistry How childhood experiences shape your adult relationships Why emotionally unavailable partners can feel so compelling How to identify your unmet needs and begin healing them The difference between managing relationship problems and healing the patterns beneath them If this conversation helped you recognize patterns you've been carrying into your relationships, you don't have to figure them out on your own. Understanding where those patterns come from is the first step toward creating healthier, more secure, and more connected relationships. To explore your own relationship patterns, take Sanaiyah's free Love Blocks Quiz. You can also learn more through her book  Project Loving Myself podcast, coaching resources, and additional tools at her website. If you'd like to continue exploring the science of secure attachment, emotional intimacy, and lasting love, check out Quantum Love. And if you have a relationship question you'd like me to answer in a future Language of Love Session, email languageoflovepod@gmail.com or leave a voice note here. We explore:Ready to understand your relationship patterns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself putting off the very marketing task that could help your farm grow? Writing the email. Launching the promotion. Recording the video. Raising your prices. Building the sales page. You know it needs to get done... but every time you think about it, you feel that heavy sense of dread. In this episode, I share a personal discovery that is challenging the the way I think about procrastination, marketing, and business growth. After catching myself avoiding two important projects this month, I realized something surprising: I wasn't avoiding the work. I was avoiding the story I was telling myself about the work. In this episode, we'll explore why your brain creates dread in the first place, why we often mistake uncertainty for difficulty, and why many farmers wrongly conclude they're "bad at marketing" when they're really just avoiding uncomfortable marketing tasks. Most importantly, I'll show you how to reinterpret dread -- not as a stop sign, but as a possible indicator that you're standing at the edge of growth. If you've been procrastinating on marketing, struggling to take action, or feeling stuck in your farm business, this episode will give you a completely new way to think about what's really holding you back. Helpful Links & Resources What email provider do I use? I recommend Kit.com -- it is easy to use, powerful, and getting better every year. It also integrates with most e-commerce providers and tools. Use my affiliate link! Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors: Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2026. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Farm Marketing School is my step-by-step membership program for direct-to-consumer farmers who are ready to treat marketing like a system, not a guessing game. Inside, you'll get plug-and-play projects, templates, monthly coaching, and a repeatable framework to help you grow your email list, run stronger promotions, and increase sales (whether you're a vegetable, meat, CSA, flower, dairy, microgreen, or value-added farm). Your investment is only $69/month. Over 15 marketing projects to choose from. Learn more and enroll at: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/fms Support the Podcast: Love the My Digital Farmer Podcast? Help me reach more farmer earbuds! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. ⭐️  Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts, because it helps other farmers find the show. Share this episode with a fellow farmer or small business owner. Or forward my weekly email about the show to a farmer! (Get on that email list here to get more marketing tips: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/subscribe)  

Why nervous systems built to care about others can leave us feeling disconnected in a globally connected world. I’ve been dipping into Britt Frank’s book, The Science of Stuck, over the past week. It’s much more of a self-help book than I was hoping based on the title, but it’s providing some ideas to explore. This concept of stuckness has been on my mind recently… What does it mean to be stuck? What causes us to feel stuck? Does feeling stuck always mean we are stuck? How do we get unstuck when we know what we want to do but can’t seem to take the action we know is required? What happens when our nervous system gets caught in patterns of defence and self-protection when we try to make meaningful changes? https://youtu.be/lbpdjTgJA9w Stuckness and Sensitivity I’m especially interested in the type of stuckness we might see in highly sensitive people. Frank writes: “If you feel guilty because ‘other people have it worse,’ remember—perspective is helpful, but comparison is not. You have a right to exist. You have a right to take up space on this planet. You have a right to feel angry, scared, and hurt. And you also have the right to experience happiness in your life and to feel at home in your body.” Many HSPs I’ve known downplay their right to take up space, particularly when it comes to valuing their own feelings and needs. What I liked about this quote is that it invites both/and thinking. At least, that’s how I’ve interpreted it. It’s not about denying the comparison so much as giving it perspective. Comparison happens because we are social beings. What is unhelpful is letting our response to it diminish ourselves. It’s about making room for both things to be true. When being built to care about others makes it difficult to care for ourselves Highly sensitive people may sometimes see need, pain, and injustice around them and feel stuck when it comes to their own needs, wishes, and feelings. Maybe it’s guilt or shame. Maybe it’s sadness, anger, or hopelessness. We might dismiss our own situation by saying “I shouldn’t complain” or “I should count my blessings.” And again, to bring some both-and perspective, there is nothing wrong with having a sense of the bigger picture. Being built to care is a survival strength rather than a flaw. But both things can be true at once… Allowing your own needs, feelings, and preferences to breathe doesn’t diminish someone else’s. Recognising that someone else is in what appears to be a worse situation doesn’t need to diminish your own. But this isn’t only about validating our own feelings. It’s also about recognising what is lost when we shrink back and disappear from our own lives in that way. The world needs people who have come alive There’s a famous quote by Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” For years, I’ve ended my podcast episodes with the words: “You are an artist. The world needs your art. Now, go and make somebody’s day.” I say this because when sensitive people disconnect from what makes them come alive, everyone loses something. The world becomes poorer for it. I shared this idea in my Notes From a Slow Coach email newsletter at the weekend, and someone replied to emphasise their own experience with this. They quoted: “When you do bad in the world, you make the whole world that much worse, but when you do good, you take the whole world with you, and you make it that much better. People need so little encouragement for it to make a huge difference in their lives.” That’s so true. It takes so little encouragement to make someone’s day. And yet, when focused solely on the big picture, we might believe we can’t make a difference at all. When The “Strategy” of Care Meets a Global World I wonder whether the paralysing effect of “other people have it worse” is a scaled-up version of a highly sensitive trait that operates at a local level. One reason high sensitivity has endured as a successful survival trait is its social element. Rather than being a by-product of low self-esteem or a diminished self-concept, it reflects a nervous system that finds safety by nurturing peace and soothing distress within the surrounding community. At a local level, this is an effective strategy. When you notice someone struggling in your immediate environment, your awareness and attention can make a meaningful difference. Being wired to care means noticing subtleties and patterns that can predict and prevent escalation. Whether of disease, dis-ease, or potential dangers from the surrounding environment. The capacity to sense subtle changes, anticipate needs, and respond with compassion can strengthen the community. But when this same instinct is plugged into the whole world, with instant access through technology, it can rapidly become a reason we feel stuck. It’s impossible to reconcile in any meaningful sense. There will always be people in distress, news of suffering somewhere in the world, and horrifying decisions made by people with far more power to implement than we have to prevent. The Pressure To Care About Everything Maybe you feel this. If you’re built to care about everything, the constant flow of news can leave you feeling helpless. Like there’s no meaningful action you can take that will make much of a difference. And when our attention and compassion are pulled in so many directions, it becomes all too easy to overlook those things that make us come alive. Both what we already know we love, and those things we are yet to discover we love. When we start close in and small, maybe we can recover some sense of perspective. It’s not about pretending the wider world doesn’t exist or that these other things aren’t happening, but about remembering that we’re part of this tapestry too, and that the art we are creating with our lives creates ripples through space and time. And while it might not feel directly related to those things beyond reach that emotionally affect us, and however trivial they seem, if they matter to us, they matter. Caring about others isn’t the problem I would love to hear from you if this feels familiar. Maybe you’ve found ways to reconcile these feelings. Or maybe you’re feeling stuck because you can’t seem to avoid shrinking yourself and feeling like you don’t have as much right as others to take up space on this planet. We can be gentle and encouraging with ourselves and one another as we explore what makes us come alive, while also caring about, grieving for, and living within the contradictions of our messy world. 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Hey there. You are listening to the relaunch of the LIVE WITH PURPOSE Podcast, with Nora Ayala Delgado. In this podcast we will continue to talk about HOW to live a fulfilling, meaningful, and purposeful life. But in this newly, refreshed version, you can now expect to find a space where we slow down together… where we clear some of the mental and spiritual clutter that builds up in our lives… and where we learn how to live intentionally with God in very real, very practical ways. So, if you love God, but you've quietly felt like you're not living as purposefully as you could be, or simply, you want to make your good life, better… you are absolutely in the right place.Here's the first episode of this relaunch, 'You're Not Stuck, Youre Unclear' . If you have ever wondered if 'there's more to life' or feel that even though your life seems pretty good, there is something missing, or maybe you get the sense that life always seems the same, this episode is for you. Enjoy!Note: In case you were a listener of this podcast before this relaunch, and you are wondering where are the previously published 200 plus episodes, most of those episodes are in storage now and will eventually be updated and repurposed. There are stiill a few that have not been put in storaage yet, so please, enjoy them while you can.Follow Nora here:https://www.facebook.com/NoraAyalaDelgadoRemember that you are unique, with a purpose only you can fulfill.

FILE 15. Headline: The Iran War: A Strategy Stuck in Stalemate Guest: Jonathan SAYEH and Bill Roggio Summary: After twelve days of intense US bombing, there is confusion regarding the long-term plan for achieving behavior change in Tehran. Jonathan Schanzer argues that the regime remains ideologically committed to power and is unlikely to offer concessions for money alone. Furthermore, Iran's capability to launch ballistic missiles remains significant, and the IRGC has not yet felt the impression that a total regime collapse is imminent.

In this episode, I'm teaching you one of the most life-changing confidence skills you'll ever learn: how to stop believing every thought you think and start talking back to the inner voice that's been keeping you stuck. ✅ ‌ FREE CLASS! LEARN HOW TO STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK ‌ Don't forget to sign up for our free “How to Stop Caring What People Think” webinar masterclass at https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring ‌ ✅‌ GET ACCELERATED RESULTS: Our next-level coaching happens at: http://www.collegeofconfidence.com ✅ STAY CONNECTED.

If you're exhausted from thinking about food all day and wondering why you can't seem to stop obsessing about your weight, this episode is for you. One of my coaching clients, Deborah, who shares how she spent decades caught in the cycle of dieting, emotional eating, and constant food thoughts. Together, we talk about what finally changed. It wasn't another meal plan or more willpower. It was learning how her thoughts created her emotions, and how those emotions were driving her eating. In our conversation, Deborah explains how approaching food journals with curiosity instead of judgment helped her uncover emotional eating patterns. She shares how learning to feel difficult emotions instead of avoiding them gave her something she had wanted for over 40 years. Calm around food. One of my favorite moments is when Deborah says, "No more food drama." That's what happens when you stop fighting your brain and start understanding it. Weight loss becomes simpler because food is no longer controlling your thoughts every day. Enjoy the show! Free Guide: Download the Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause Guide at drdebbutler.com/podcast-companion-guide Mini Session: Ready to master your mind? Book a free mini session at drdebbutler.com/workwithme Thinner Peace Quiz: Take the quiz at drdebbutler.com/quiz to identify your obstacles to eating when hungry and stopping when full Peace with Food 30-Day Course - Available at www.drdebbutler.com/joy Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It's the best place to start! If you've been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you're loving it – pass on the good word!  What You'll Learn From This Episode Why emotional eating has very little to do with food. How learning to feel emotions reduced food obsession. Why food journaling isn't about tracking calories or being "good." The connection between your thoughts, emotions, and eating habits. Why feeling calm around food matters more than chasing the number on the scale. How changing old beliefs can completely change your relationship with food.  

Let's get a good Tuesday show going, Mattman heard of a story where a woman stole a ton of money, guess where she put it? We listen to All Night Long by Lionel Richie, is he conjuring up a voodoo curse and we didn't know about it? Fuck Headlines, here's a scam lol

What do you do when you know where you want to go, but you can't figure out why you keep getting stuck? Sometimes the answer isn't another mindset shift or a better strategy. The patterns holding you back may not be accessible through your conscious mind at all.     As I celebrate Episode 300 of the podcast, I'm diving into the long-awaited follow-up to Episode 296 by exploring why you can still feel stuck even when you genuinely want to move forward. I explain how implicit memory and embodied patterns can influence your actions without you even realizing it, and how to recognize the kind of stuck you're actually experiencing.               For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/300                   Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach                  Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

What if the thing you're chasing is the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode, Laura makes the case that happiness doesn't come from the number on the scale — and that waiting to feel confident, free, and enough until you hit your goal weight is actually the thing sabotaging your results.This is the mindset work underneath the weight loss work. The stuff nobody else is talking about. And it might be the most important episode in this entire series.One of our most downloaded episodes ever. We're bringing it back for summer because this one never gets old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionFitness is forever, it's a lifestyle. Join the Next Level Fitness Accountability Group. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________Growth starts before you feel ready. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan clarify why waiting for confidence, comfort, or proof can keep you stuck at the same level. Real personal growth requires action before certainty, followed by honest reflection and course correction. Kevin shares what it felt like to manage a demanding travel day that would have overwhelmed an earlier version of himself. Alan explains how clients often need to leave the safety of planning and gain real-world feedback through action. They also discuss experiential learning, delayed gratification, restraint, and the risk of trying to skip the skills required to sustain success. This episode is about building capability through calculated discomfort, accepting small failures, and earning the evidence that creates lasting confidence.Digital Asset:Micro Failure For Macro Success (Doom Loop Vs. Success Loop) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OiusvHeLk_Ighi3LIqTTZeW9jyIuMcMs/view?usp=drive_link_______________________NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.Visit our website and socials through the links below.

We're wrapping up the six-part summer series with the mindset pattern I see most often in the smartest women I work with: wanting to feel completely certain and in control before you take action. It sounds responsible. It even feels productive. But if you've ever spun through every "what if" scenario, you already know what this really is: a time machine that takes you out of the only moment you can actually control, which is right now. In this final bite-sized episode, I'm sharing the exact process I use to get myself out of the loop.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/229 Loving the series? A big announcement is coming to my email list first: http://burnstressloseweight.com/email

When someone passes by suicide, the casseroles don't come. Neither do the cards or the phone calls. Jayne Madigan's sister lives in a neighborhood with a meal train for every birth and every death. When her 24-year-old son Brandon passed, she got nothing.That silence is its own second loss, and it's what this conversation is about.Jayne has been living inside suicide loss for 33 years. Her uncle Ray, who was also her godfather and the closest thing she had to a father, passed on New Year's Day in 1992. He was 47. Her family was raised Catholic and told not to say how he died. He couldn't be buried in the cemetery with everyone else.Jayne said it anyway. She has never been ashamed of any of them.She thought she'd done her time. Then in 2022 came the call about Brandon, her nephew and godson. Then Brandon's best friend, a year to the day. Then her brother, two years after that.Five years after her uncle passed, Jayne was diagnosed with lupus and told she wouldn't live past 50. She was a young mother of two and disabled for two years. She traces that diagnosis directly to grief her body was carrying because her mouth wasn't allowed to. So she went looking for tools that talk therapy couldn't reach, back when that meant encyclopedias and library trips.She found them. Today she takes no medication at all, and she teaches those tools to survivors around the world.What we cover

Do you ever feel like you're not really living — just making it through the day? Between work, school drop-offs, endless to-do lists, and trying to keep up with everyone's needs but your own, it's easy for busyness to pull you into survival mode without you even noticing. In this episode, we talk about why survival mode feels so normal for busy Christian moms, what it actually does to our hearts, and how God invites us to walk with Him — not once life slows down, but right in the middle of it. We look at Isaiah 40:29-31 and what it means to find renewed strength in our weariness instead of waiting for a season that never comes. You'll learn: Why busyness pulls us into "autopilot" instead of away from God What Isaiah 40:29-31 teaches about strength for the weary A simple, practical shift you can make today to move from surviving to walking with Christ Why faithfulness isn't about a perfectly balanced schedule If you've ever said "I'll reconnect with God after this busy season," this episode is for you. Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community

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