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In this inspiring conversation, Lori Mayberry, Executive Director of Get Out the Vote PAC, shares her unexpected journey from working behind the scenes as an operations manager to becoming the public face of a growing political organization. Lori explains how the passing of her business partner and the organization's founder, Steve, pushed her into a leadership role that required her to learn fundraising, politics, communication, and organizational leadership along the way. She also discusses how her own experience as someone who once had many questions about politics shaped the way she communicates with voters. From voter outreach and education to fundraising and building recurring donor support, Lori explains how her organization uses targeted communication, texting, phone calls, and digital advertising to help people understand elections and participate in the voting process. Lori also reflects on the organization's grassroots beginnings, its growth, and the impact of strategic voter outreach and donor support. She shares lessons from her experience supporting races in Virginia, the importance of building relationships and coalitions, and the many ways people can contribute beyond making a financial donation. At the heart of the conversation is the idea of an empowered woman as someone who is willing to learn, grow, step outside what she already knows, and take on challenges even when they feel unfamiliar. Lori's story is a powerful reminder that leadership and empowerment can come from being willing to dig in, learn something new, and grow into the role that life places in front of you. Connect with Lori:Website: www.gotv.vote LinkedIn: Lori Mayberry   Let's keep the conversation going!Website: www.martaspirk.com Instagram: @martaspirk Facebook: Marta Spirk Want to be my next guest on The Empowered Woman Podcast?Apply here: www.martaspirk.com/podcastguest  Watch my TEDx talk: www.martaspirk.com/Speaking   

Have you ever found yourself struggling to make a decision or unsure about which path to take? In this 2 Minutes of Motivation episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer shares strategies to help you navigate indecision and move forward with more confidence. Tune in for insights on getting clear on what you're really afraid of, weighing the pros and cons, leaning on your support system, and finding the courage to take the next step. Kristel also explores how testing things out, when possible, can help you gain clarity and make decisions with greater confidence. Tune in now and take a step toward moving forward with courage and clarity. Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

What if fear isn't something you're meant to avoid, but something that's pointing you toward the life you're meant to live?In this episode, I sit down with Lynda Sunshine West for a heartfelt conversation about fear, healing, and the incredible power of sharing our stories.Lynda opens up about growing up in an abusive home, how those early experiences shaped decades of people pleasing and self-doubt, and the life-changing decision she made at 51 to face one fear every single day for an entire year. That journey didn't just transform her relationship with fear. It ultimately led her to help hundreds of others bring their own stories into the world through publishing.We also explore what happens after you write the book. The vulnerability of letting people read your story, why so many of us seek validation from others before trusting ourselves, and how sharing our experiences can become part of our own healing while helping someone else feel less alone.Whether you've been dreaming about writing a book, struggling with self-doubt, or simply looking for the courage to take the next step in your own life, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that your story has value, and someone out there may need to hear it.In this episode, we discuss:How childhood experiences can shape our fears and beliefs for yearsWhy people pleasing is often rooted in fear rather than kindnessLynda's challenge to face one fear every day for 365 daysThe surprising connection between fear, judgment, and self-worthHow writing your story can become part of your healing journeyWhy your voice matters, even if others have written about similar topicsThe difference between seeking validation from others and trusting yourselfWhat it really takes to bring a book from idea to publicationConnect with Lynda:Website: https://actiontakerspublishing.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lyndasunshinewestGrab a copy: Let Me Tell My StoryComing Soon: Let Me Tell My Story PodcastFear may be part of the adventure, but it doesn't have to write the ending. Adventure on!Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit

You've probably seen the warning on your passenger-side car mirror: “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” Which raises an obvious question: Why put a mirror on your car that deliberately distorts reality? Turns out there is a very good reason—and that distortion may actually help keep you safe. https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/science-questions/why-objects-in-mirror-closer-than-they-appear.htm We hear all the time that the world has become a riskier place and that the smart thing to do is play it safe. But is that really true? And what do you give up when avoiding risk becomes your default? Economist Allison Schrager explains why younger people appear more risk-averse than previous generations, why safety has a price, and how to tell the difference between a foolish gamble and a risk actually worth taking. Allison is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a columnist at Bloomberg Opinion. She is author of Worth the Risk: The Seven Myths That Keep Us from Taking the Chances We Need to Take (https://link.amazon/B0cRfL4UU). Right now, there are things you believe about yourself that feel like undeniable facts. Maybe you believe you're bad at something, that certain people don't like you, or that you simply aren't the kind of person who can do certain things. But what if some of those “facts” aren't facts at all? They may be what social psychologist Owen Fitzpatrick calls inner propaganda—stories your mind has repeated so often that you've come to accept them as truth. Owen explains why this inner propaganda can be so convincing and, most importantly, how to recognize it and challenge it. He has studied propaganda around the world, including in North Korea, and his TEDx talk on mind control has been viewed more than 1.4 million times. His latest book is Inner Propaganda: Leading Hearts and Minds Through Turbulent Times (https://link.amazon/B0aZRzMzg). Cats are missing the ability to taste something humans often find irresistible. Oddly enough, cats can also taste something that we can't. Neither is an accident. The explanation goes back to what cats evolved to eat—and offers a fascinating little glimpse into just how differently your cat experiences its dinner. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-cats-taste-no-sweets/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS MONARCH: Write your own money story with Monarch! Use promo code SYSK at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Monarch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get your 1st year of Monarch Core half off at just $50 AQUATRU: Head to ⁠https:AquaTru.com⁠ and get 20% off your purifier using promo code SYSK, with a 30 day best-tasting water guarantee or your money back! TREES.COM: Right now, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Trees.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠have great deals on planting essentials, up to half off on select plants. And listeners to our show get 20% OFF their purchase when using the promo code SYSK at checkout. VINTED: Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money?Download the Vinted app for free and start listing! With no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn and for a limited time, enjoy free shipping in the US on Vinted. WAYFAIR: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Wayfair.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.  QUINCE: Find your next Fall favorites at Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! PLANET VISIONARIES: In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, this is Planet Visionaries. Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts! INDEED: Get a $75 Sponsored Job credit to help get your job the premium status it deserves at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Balcetis, PhD, social psychologist, professor at New York University, author, researcher, and speaker, joins me on this episode. Emily directs NYU's Social Perception, Action and Motivation Lab and has spent more than 20 years studying behavioral science, judgment and decision-making, self-regulation, goal setting, and motivation. She has published more than 70 scientific manuscripts, delivered TEDx talks viewed by millions, and is the author of Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World. Emily's research has been featured in Forbes, TIME, NPR, Scientific American, The Atlantic, and other major media outlets. She has lectured at Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Berkeley, and the University of Chicago.

On September 6, 1997, the day of Princess Diana's funeral, Jobert Abueva couldn't get out of bed. He was in a Hong Kong hotel room, paralyzed for the better part of 48 hours, unable to touch the club sandwich or hot tea he'd ordered, crying from exhaustion, loneliness, and homesickness. It was, he says, the lowest point of a career that from the outside looked like nothing but success.For most of his thirties, Jobert had been living the frenzied pace of a global marketing career, opening new markets for Herbal Essences across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, jumping from country to country in a matter of months, taking calls with U.S. headquarters at all hours. He got the raises and the next plum assignment. He also got the lack of sleep, the overeating, the overdrinking, and the signals he kept ignoring, until his body simply stopped.In this conversation, Jobert tells Lori how a childhood memory of Janus, the two-faced Roman god of beginnings and endings, surfaced in that hotel room and became the seed of a framework he now calls the Janus Plan. It's a conversation about what happens when you finally stop outrunning burnout, why looking backward is what makes it possible to move forward, and why boundaries only stick the second time you build them on purpose.What You'll Take AwayWhy ignoring burnout signals for years eventually catches up with even the highest performersHow a childhood memory of the Roman god Janus reframed Jobert's understanding of endings and beginningsWhy 'ponder the past' before 'frame the future' makes goals more sustainable than New Year's resolutionsHow setting boundaries the second time around, including turning down future expat assignments and developing a team instead of doing everything himself, reshaped his second corporate careerWhy any personal threshold, not just January 1st, can be the start of a meaningful new chapterGuest BioJobert E. Abueva grew up between four Asian countries and went on to a three-decade global marketing and philanthropy career, including launching Herbal Essences into international markets. He is a TEDx speaker, a Lambda Literary Prize recipient, and the author of The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention. He lives in New Hope, Pennsylvania.Chapters & Key Timestamps00:00 Opening and episode premise00:39 The nomadic childhood that shaped a global career07:09 Launching Herbal Essences across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia10:55 The signals he ignored: exhaustion, overwork, and a frenzied pace12:00 September 6, 1997: the Hong Kong hotel room he couldn't leave15:48 A childhood memory of Janus reframes everything20:15 Ponder the past, frame the future: leaving corporate to write24:13 Setting boundaries the second time around26:05 The Janus Plan: a no-resolutions path to a new year34:24 His hype song and the moment it found him36:17 Where to find Jobert and the invitation to 'be like Janus'Resources MentionedBook: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention by Jobert E. AbuevaJobert's 2023 boyhood memoir (referenced in conversation; title to be confirmed with Jobert's team before publication)Hype Song: "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE&list=RDDL7-CKirWZE&start_radio=1Connect With Jobert AbuevaWebsite: https://joberteabueva.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobertabueva/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joberteabueva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joberteabueva/Book: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with IntentionContinue With LoriWebsite: https://zenrabbit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/Email: Lori@ZenRabbit.comInvitation From LoriZen RabbitThis episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. Trust is the foundation of all great workplaces, and in today's hybrid, fast-moving work culture, it's built through consistent, clear, human communication.Quarterly town halls, Slack messages, or team-building events are rarely enough to create the connection employees need. That's why forward-thinking companies are hiring Lori to create internal and private podcasts that bring leaders and employees together through authentic stories and real conversations.Think of it as the old-school company newsletter reinvented for the modern workplace.If your company wants to strengthen communication, connection, community, and culture, connect with Lori at Lori@ZenRabbit.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/About FINE is a 4-Letter WordFINE is a 4-Letter Word is the show for leaders who are tired of pretending everything is fine.We explore what it takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage, especially during the seasons when life and leadership feel anything but fine.Listen for honest conversations about how human connection influences innovation, retention, leadership, and real impact. 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There are only two things you need to get what you want: know what you want, and have the audacity to ask. Kira Matthews explains why the second one is so hard, and how to do it anyway.   (Click here for Katie Farrell's Free Guide)   This one comes straight from the stage at Fashion Marketing Live, and I've been dying to share it with you. Kira Matthews has been on the podcast before, back on The Fashion Feed. She's a coach, the host of No Room for Doubt, and the founder of Pitch School, where she teaches founders and creators how to knock on the door of the brands on their bucket list and ask. She's pitched Ganni herself.   Kira will be the first to tell you she doesn't have a fashion brand. But every one of you has a list: the stockist you'd love to be in, the collab, the press you'd kill for, the person whose reply would change your whole year. And most of us (I'm not gonna lie, me included) are working harder and harder, hoping somebody notices, instead of asking.   That's what this talk is about.   What Kira covers:   The only two things you need to get what you want The two types of people in the world Why overworking the ask never works Fred and the air fryer. The Ganni email chain. The science bit. The motivational triad (avoid pain, seek pleasure, conserve energy) Why quitting feels so good, and what the first escalator at Harrods has to do with it Netflix, Blockbuster and the no that wasn't about the idea From the audience Q&A: the fact vs story exercise for when you're riddled with self-doubt. (This is the bit to screenshot on YouTube or note down!)     Find Kira Instagram: @kirathebold TikTok: @therealkirathebold LinkedIn: Kira Matthews Website and Pitch School: kiramatthews.com https://www.kiramatthews.com/signupforpitchschool Podcast: No Room for Doubt Kira's first time on the show: The Fashion Feed, Episode 32: Building Unshakeable Confidence with Kira Matthews Mentioned in this episode Fred van der Weij, the Dutch inventor of the air fryer (launched by Philips in 2010) The Pleasure Trap, Dr Douglas Lisle's TEDx talk on the motivational triad Marc Randolph, Netflix co-founder, on The Diary of a CEO Ganni Come to Fashion Marketing Live 2027 If being in that room sounds like your idea of a fun day out, Fashion Marketing Live is back on Monday 15 March 2027. The first one sold out in 24 hours, so get on the waitlist → elizabethstiles.co.uk/2027-fashion-marketing-event More from Elizabeth Free resources → elizabethstiles.co.uk/freebies The Fashion Feed is my free weekly newsletter and Facebook group The Scaling Project offers six months of 1:1 mentoring for established, VAT-registered brands → elizabethstiles.co.uk/level-up This episode is sponsored by Katie Farrell Katie Farrell E-Consultant specialises in Klaviyo email marketing for Shopify fashion brands. Katie's free guide to the five main Klaviyo flows (what good looks like, plus the red flags) is here → https://www.katiefarrell-econsultant.com/podcast   Instagram: @itskatiefarrell. DM her the word "podcast". Work with Katie: katiefarrell-econsultant.com/enquire

In this episode of Larissa Spotlight, we tackle the overwhelming chaos of managing a busy household and reveal a counterintuitive solution: running your family like a successful business. Larissa shares a candid story of a disastrous Sunday morning involving six children, conflicting schedules, a forgotten birthday, and a lost swimsuit that sparked a major realization. Despite successfully coordinating TEDx conferences and leading complex business projects professionally, her own home operated like a disorganized disaster. Larissa explains how applying strategic corporate frameworks—like clear communication, defined roles, and intentional structure—completely transformed her family dynamic. She walks listeners through the exact systems she implemented, including device-free Sunday evening meetings to review the upcoming week and a centralized fridge calendar for schedule changes. Far from being rigid or cold, this approach empowers children with vital leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills while giving every family member a valued voice and clear purpose. In this episode, you will learn:How to establish weekly, distraction-free family meetings to proactively negotiate schedules and delegate tasks. Why assigning clear areas of responsibility based on each child's strengths builds their confidence and sense of belonging. Strategies for shifting from a top-down parenting style to a collaborative team model where siblings learn to mediate their own conflicts. How bringing corporate principles like role clarity and systemized communication into the home can dramatically reduce anxiety and build trust. Are you ready to bring strategic structure into your home? Start by scheduling just one family meeting. If you implement these systems, or if you have other professional skills that make a difference in your home life, share your experience by sending an email to mail@larissaspotlight.com. Until next time: keep thinking big, keep creating impact, and remember that your family is the most important organization you will ever lead.

You asked, and I listened.  A little while ago, I shared the first part of my conversation with my friend and mentor Suzanne Giesemann, and WOW. Not only did you love it, but I heard from so many of you asking: "Julie…where's the rest?!"

What does it really mean to speak up—and what happens when telling the truth comes at a cost?In this special episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Jill Stoddard and Yael introduce Jill's powerful new podcast, We the Sunlight, a show about the brave act of speaking up in a culture that too often rewards silence. Then, listeners get an exclusive preview of the first episode, featuring Jules Bindi, one of the first women to publicly share that she was sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein before the #MeToo movement began.Jules shares her story—from growing up surrounded by trauma and abuse to building a successful career as a massage therapist to Hollywood's elite. She describes the grooming, manipulation, and sexual assaults she experienced at the hands of one of the most powerful men in the entertainment industry, as well as the complicated question that haunted her afterward: Why did she go back?Together, Jill and Jules explore the complex survival responses that can make victims blame themselves, including fawning, appeasing, and attempting to maintain safety in the face of overwhelming power. Jules also shares what finally helped her come forward, what she feared would happen if she spoke publicly, and why she ultimately decided that staying silent came at too high a cost.You'll hear about shame, self-forgiveness, post-traumatic growth, and the complicated reality of speaking truth to power. Most importantly, Jules offers a powerful message to anyone considering whether to come forward—and to those who have already spoken up and are living with the consequences.Join us for this moving introduction to We the Sunlight and the story of one woman who discovered that courage doesn't mean speaking without fear. Sometimes, it means deciding that something matters more than staying silent.Listen and Learn:The story behind Jill's new podcast, We the Sunlight, and how her own experience speaking publicly about a family member who caused harm inspired her to create a show centered on truth-tellingWhy speaking up can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly costly—and how people weigh the potential consequences before deciding whether to come forwardJules Bindi's journey from a childhood shaped by abuse and trauma to becoming a successful massage therapist with high-profile celebrity clientsHow Harvey Weinstein used power, praise, promises, and manipulation to groom Jules and exploit the enormous power imbalance between themWhy survivors may continue contact with or return to someone who has harmed them—and how survival responses such as fawning and appeasing can complicate our understanding of traumaWhy asking, “Why did they go back?” can fuel shame and self-blame when survivors are already struggling to understand their own responsesHow fear of retaliation, public scrutiny, victim-blaming, and professional consequences can make speaking out against a powerful person feel nearly impossibleWhat ultimately motivated Jules to come forward publicly and later participate in the legal case against WeinsteinHow becoming a mother helped Jules reconsider what she would want her own daughter to do if she were ever harmedWhy Jules says she experienced fewer negative consequences from speaking up than she expected—and how speaking publicly allowed her to put down some of the weight she had carried in silenceThe difference between taking responsibility for someone else's harmful actions and finding meaning in the ways we choose to respond afterwardHow Jules has transformed her experiences into advocacy, supporting other survivors and teaching children about bodily autonomy and personal boundariesWhy self-forgiveness can be one of the most difficult—and meaningful—parts of healingWhat to consider if you are wrestling with whether to speak up, including the question of what it may cost you to stay silentJules' message to those already living through the difficult aftermath of coming forward: celebrate your courage, care for yourself, and remember that the intensity of the moment will not last foreverWhy all of us can support survivors by resisting the urge to judge, question, or shame them for the ways they responded to traumaResources:We the Sunlight podcastJules Bindey / EQ Kid BooksMy Body, My Rules by Jules BindiThe Harmony Hills children's book seriesAsk Before Touching MeIt's Okay for Me to Say NoAbout Jules Bindi:Jules Bindi is an entrepreneur, emotional intelligence advocate, author, and storyteller dedicated to helping people heal, develop stronger boundaries, and use their voices.After experiencing sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein, Jules eventually became one of the first women to publicly share her story before the #MeToo movement gained widespread momentum. Her decision to come forward was motivated not only by her own experience, but by a desire to support other survivors and help create greater accountability for people who abuse their power.Today, Jules works with survivors who are navigating the difficult process of reporting abuse and coming forward. She also teaches children about bodily autonomy, boundaries, and emotional intelligence through her children's publishing company, EQ Kid Books.She is the author of My Body, My Rules and the creator of The Harmony Hills series, which helps children learn that they have ownership over their bodies and the right to set boundaries and say no.About Jill Stoddard:Dr. Jill Stoddard is passionate about providing clients, audiences, and readers with transformative experiences that are based in the latest psychological science but translate to everyday skills for flourishing at work and in life. She is an international and TEDx speaker, award-winning former professor, three-time book author, entrepreneur, licensed psychologist, coach, and professional podcaster. Her former show, Psychologists Off the Clock, was ranked in the top .5% worldwide and was the number one clinical psychology podcast according to Feedspot. Her latest passion project, We the Sunlight, offers a platform for truthtellers to shine a light on crime. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and include: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors; Be Mighty; and Imposter No More. She is a standing-ovation-commanding speaker (ok, that's only happened twice so far, but it's her goal for every talk!). She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various tv and print media outlets. She has written for or been quoted in Time, the Washington Post, New York Times, Woman's World, Today.com, Psychology Today, The San Diego Union Tribune, The Boston Globe and more. Her work centers on the simple but powerful belief that discomfort isn't a sign that something's gone wrong, it's a sign you're right where you are meant to be -- at the intersection of caring and challenge. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog. About We the Sunlight:What happens when you risk everything to tell the truth?We the Sunlight is a podcast about the brave act of speaking up in a culture that too often rewards silence. From whistleblowers to victims of crime to people intimately connected to those who have caused harm, each episode features raw, personal stories from people who faced high stakes to speak their truth.Guests share why they came forward, what they considered before speaking up, what it cost them, whether they regret their decision, and how radical transparency became part of their healing. The show is grounded in the belief that truth can illuminate, stories can heal, and—as the saying goes—sunlight is the best disinfectant. We just shouldn't have to shine it alone.Related Episodes:19. Keeping Children Safe from Sexual Abuse with Feather Berkower 84. Courageous Conversations to Prevent Childhood Sexual Abuse with Feather Berkower394. Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant with Andrea Dunlop and Mike Weber421. Defy with Sunita Sah436. Consent Laid Bare with Chanel Contos463. Doubting Accusers; Protecting AbusersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building a plan B can feel like betting against plan A. But preparing for what's next pays off whether plan A lasts two years or twenty. Corey Parchman started his time in the NFL as an undrafted free agent, but quickly learned "NFL" can also mean "not for long." In this episode, he shares how he learned business without losing focus on football, how to reinvent yourself after a major career change, and why becoming a business owner is more reachable than you think. Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:22) From undrafted to five years in the NFL (03:25) Starting Plan B while doing Plan A (07:46) Identity after a career change (10:40) Skills that transfer into business (and one that doesn't) (14:22)

In this episode of 50% with Marcylle Combs, Marcylle sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter, a TEDx speaker, Fulbright Scholar, professor, bestselling author, and creator of Petite Practice®. Christiane shares how small, steady steps can create real momentum in leadership, life, and personal growth. With a background in applied economics and years of experience teaching thousands of professionals and students, she brings a research-backed approach to change that feels practical, sustainable, and refreshingly doable.Together, Marcylle and Christiane talk about confidence, reinvention, women in leadership, and why meaningful growth does not have to come from dramatic transformation. This conversation is a reminder that the next right step may be smaller than you think, but repeated with intention, it can lead to lasting change. Of course we also talk the impact of AI, and cultural differences in women's careers across countries. Discover practical strategies for personal growth, marketing, and embracing change. Key TopicsThe power of small, consistent steps in achieving goalsUsing AI to enhance authenticity and connectionCultural differences in women's career paths between Germany and the USThe purple cow marketing strategy for standing outThe importance of reflection and pausing in habit formationGet In Touch with Christiane:ResourcesPetite Practice by Dr. Christiane SchroeterThe Purple Cow by Seth GodinDr. Christiane Schroeter's WebsiteGuest links⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Website⁠Click Here For Information on the Marcylle Combs Leadership Series

Mike DeJong is an author, TEDx speaker, franchise owner, and turnaround specialist. Mike shares his views on the Operator Trap, that many business owners find themselves in, and ways to escape that constraint. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:15), Nothing Bundt Cakes (4:00), Letting Go of the Ego (9:45), Don't Scale Chaos (12:30), Types of Leaders (17:00), Pilot Stuff (20:30), Instructor Pilots (23:45), You Have the Controls (27:00), IFR vs. VFR (27:45) and What do you want More? (32:45). Grab a copy of Mike's book @ Grow Smart: Your Path to Freedom This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.   

What Actually Helps You? This ADHD Awareness Month, I'm putting real experiences, community and practical support at the heart of the conversation. Join live conversations, podcast events and opportunities to share what actually helps you. Add your name to my event waitlist as well! Visit the Events page to see what's happening and get involved. _________________________________________ What if the burnout, the guilt and the relentless doing weren't signs that you were failing, but signs that the playbook you'd been given was never designed for you in the first place? On this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, I'm joined by Meghan French Dunbar, bestselling author, business anthropologist and founder of Conscious Company Magazine, the first nationally distributed print magazine in the US focusing on impact-driven business. Meghan's book, This Isn't Working: How Working Women Can Overcome Stress, Guilt, and Overload to Find True Success, is a USA Today bestseller and Next Big Idea Club selection. She works with companies including Coach, John Deere, Torani and Kate Spade on leadership and culture strategy, writes for Forbes, Fast Company and Inc, and hosts the podcast Unbehaved. She was diagnosed with ADHD four years ago, and this conversation made a lot of sense of a lot of things. We talk about purpose burnout, motherhood, identity, joy and what it actually looks like to build a life and career around meaning rather than productivity. Meghan is warm, honest and brilliantly funny, and this is one of those conversations that leaves you feeling both validated and quietly ready to do something differently. Advertisement⏐Try AG1 now at ⁠http://drinkag1.com/adhdwomen⁠ and get £20 off your first order + 5 AG1 Travel Packs for on the go, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, and the Welcome Kit for FREE. No risk with the 30-day money-back guarantee. Find all details about the health benefits in the link. Study results are on file with AG1, 2023. In this episode, we cover: How Meghan's ADHD diagnosis four years ago reframed her entire career and the relentless curiosity that drove it Why she burnt out running her own organisation, resigned from it, and spent two years rebuilding from the ground up The difference between social success and soul success, and the three elements the most fulfilled leaders Meghan interviewed all had in common Why sustained leadership is about the quality of your being, not the quantity of your doing The six key predictors of burnout, and why ADHD makes several of them almost inevitable without the right support What the broaden and build theory tells us about joy, and why nurturing it is not indulgent but a genuine performance strategy The joy trip: what it is, why Meghan introduced it into her family and what it has given her every year since Why ADHD women are often the outliers who model a different way of working, and why that matters for everyone around them What enough looks like, and why deciding that with your partner is one of the most radical acts available to us Why autonomy is the non-negotiable for so many neurodivergent entrepreneurs Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and introducing Meghan French Dunbar 02:00 - What drives Meghan's passion for business, impact and entrepreneurship 05:00 - How her ADHD diagnosis reframed decades of relentless curiosity 08:00 - Burning out as founder, resigning in 2020 and two years of rebuilding 12:00 - What the outliers taught her: soul success, purpose and quality of life 16:00 - Sustained leadership: why quality of being beats quantity of doing 19:00 - The practical foundations: sleep, movement, joy and professional support 22:00 - Why younger generations are already rewriting the playbook 25:00 - The joy trip: how it started, what it involves and why it changed everything 31:00 - The broaden and build theory: the science behind why joy makes you better at everything 35:00 - Modeling a different way for other women 38:00 - What Meghan's working life looks like now, and what enough means to her 42:00 - Autonomy, ADHD and why working for yourself so often becomes the answe Links and Resources: Find my popular ADHD Women's Wellbeing workshops and resources on my website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@adhd_womenswellbeing_pod⁠⁠⁠ Get my book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit (also available in ebook and audiobook) ⁠⁠⁠here Join the More Yourself membership community ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit Meghan's website: meghanfrenchdunbar.com Connect with Meghan on Instagram Connect with Meghan on LinkedIn Subscribe to Meghan's Substack: Unbehaved Listen to Meghan's podcast: Unbehaved Watch Meghan's TEDx talk Get Meghan's book: This Isn't Working: How Working Women Can Overcome Stress, Guilt, and Overload to Find True Success Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed women with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Taylor grew up able to predict a room before he ever walked into it. Wherever something was missing, he figured out how to be it. That's how he survived his house. It's also how he built his entire adult life. He's a business consultant now. He helps business owners build companies that don't depend on them for everything, so they can actually have a life outside of work. He's excellent at spotting what a business is missing and filling it … because he's been doing that his whole life.  But for most of his life, he had no idea what he needed. It took his mom dying, a new relationship, and a therapist with a feelings wheel to find out. When reading everyone else becomes the way you survive childhood, it becomes the operating system well into adulthood..  And, it often becomes a skill you get praised for. But it costs you the ability to feel what's real for you.. Here's what he found once he stopped scanning the room and started scanning himself:

What happens to the role of the financial advisor when AI can handle more and more of the work happening behind the scenes?In this episode of the Top 50 Most Innovative Voices in Advisor Growth series, Paul G. McManus sits down with Matt Halloran, Chief Evangelist at Zocks and the self-described human voice of AI in the advisory industry. Matt has spent more than two decades coaching financial advisors. He argues the industry is asking the wrong question. The issue is not whether AI will replace advisors, but what they will do with their time once technology takes on more of the invisible work around client meetings.You'll learn how financial advisors can:- Use an AI assistant to take on Michael Kitces's "invisible work": meeting prep, live transcription, follow-up, CRM tasks, and updates into planning and tax tools, so the advisor can stay face to face with the client- Explain a privacy-first approach to note-taking: Zocks listens and transcribes in real time, with no stored audio or video, because high-net-worth clients do not want a recording that could be used in a deepfake- See why many advisors still hesitate: not the features, but giving up control. Matt's trade-off law names five things you always trade: time, talents, treasures, relationships, and control- Put the time back to work. He cites about 10 hours a week of admin returned, roughly a week a month, and asks whether that time goes to a more deliberate enterprise, a niche, a book, or a life outside the office- Meet a client who walks in with an AI printout without getting defensive. Be glad they are engaged, ask what prompt they used, and answer the question they actually asked- Treat judgment as something you show, not something you claim. Matt pushes back that judgment is the byproduct of connection, understanding, and empathy, and that AI can sound decisive while facing no consequences and trying to please you- Stop using AI like a junior-high band playing "Three Blind Mice." Challenge it, including telling it to prove your own research wrong, instead of accepting garbage-in, garbage-out answers- Turn speed into trust. Matt tells the story of an advisor, fourth of four meetings, whose sample plan, next steps, and summary email were in the prospects' inbox before they got home. They hired her on the spot. The other three firms still had not followed up- Query the whole book of business the way a longtime assistant once did, such as who talked about Roth conversions last month or who had a child or grandchild in the last two years, then ask AI better second- and third-level questions about how to open that conversation- Choose, on purpose, between building the enterprise and running a lifestyle practice, and notice the "no man's land" in between. Matt's unpopular point: more money will not fill a one-dimensional life, and time is the one resource you cannot make more of- Build influence over years, not from one viral post. Niche down to successful independent advisors, say yes so you can practice, and remember that the most influential people he knows are the kindest- Accept that influence repels as well as attracts, and get comfortable in your own skin. Most people who want to be influential want to be liked, and that is where they stall- Accelerate reach with what Matt calls OPA, other people's audiences, and what Paul calls borrowed trust at scale: podcast swaps, local media, and stages, practiced long before a "Super Bowl" appearance- Start creating without a production team. After a client meeting, record a short phone recap of what you talked about, keep it clear of investment advice so compliance can approve it, and post it where your ideal clients actually spend time- Treat comments as the new gold. Matt says interacting on other people's posts, not only publishing your own, is what gets you seen, and that pre-retirees with a large 401(k) are often on Facebook, not LinkedInMatt's clearest point is that what will separate you from the advisor down the street is your humanity, not your tech. Your tech is there to support your humanity. Face to face, listening, engagement, empathy, and understanding are what AI cannot replace. Features and efficiency, he says, are becoming table stakes. The question that remains is what you do with the time you get back.ABOUT MATT HALLORANMatt Halloran is Chief Evangelist at Zocks, where he describes himself as the human voice of AI in the advisory industry. He has worked in practice management and financial services for more than 20 years, starting in the industry in 2006, and holds a master's in life coaching. He has also worked as a therapist and coach. He has written three books, including The Social Media Handbook for Financial Advisors (Bloomberg Finance, 2012), and is writing a fourth, The Trade-Off Law. He delivered a TEDx talk, "Hope, Help One Person Every Day." With co-founder Kirk Lowe he built ProudMouth, an influence-acceleration firm, and hosted about 500 episodes of the Top Advisor Marketing Podcast. On the episode he says he has coached about a thousand offices, appeared on about 1,500 podcasts, and was voted the 10th most influential person in financial services last year. His stated mission is to spread magic, joy, and love, and to help advisors use AI to get their time, and their humanity, back.WHERE TO FIND MATT HALLORANMatt asked listeners to find him on LinkedIn. He said that is where he actually is: he answers every direct message, he is the one commenting, and he spends about 90 percent of his time there because that is where advisors are. He did not give another URL on the episode.ABOUT INFLUENTIAL ADVISOR MEDIAThe Influential Advisor Podcast, hosted by Paul G. McManus, features conversations with leading voices shaping the future of financial advisor growth, marketing, authority, media, and business development. Subscribe for more strategies on financial advisor marketing, authority building, books, referrals, AI search visibility, advisor growth, and building a more influential advisory business.https://influentialadvisor.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailYour smartest plan can still fail if people don't feel seen first. We sit down with persuasion expert and author Josh Bandoch to unpack what actually moves human beings to action, especially when emotions are running hot and the pressure is real. If you lead teams, handle crisis management, or communicate for a living, this conversation connects the dots between neuroscience, psychology, and practical leadership communication.We get into why great persuaders lead with emotional intelligence and why negativity bias makes fear and criticism “stick” more than reassurance. Josh explains the fastest way to lose trust in a crisis: telling people they shouldn't feel what they feel, or ordering them to calm down. Instead, we talk through how to name emotions clearly, build common ground, and then pivot to a credible plan that keeps talented people from checking out or jumping ship.We also dig into persuasive storytelling, including what makes a story memorable and motivating, plus what Josh learned preparing his TEDx talk on how to be more persuasive. To close, we apply these ideas to election season and the line between persuasion and manipulation, with a simple filter for listening to candidates: do they feel authentic, and are they inviting shared action or trying to conquer the room?#crisiscommunications #crisiscomms #persuasion #crisismanagement #leadership #crisisleadership #storytellingIf this helps you lead with more clarity and calm, subscribe, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a quick review so more leaders can find it.Support the showWe'd love to hear from you.  Email the show at Tom@leadinginacrisis.com.

How do you go from living in a $20-a-month shack surrounded by mice to generating $50M+ in sales and standing on global TEDx stages?In this explosive, high-energy episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with international speaker and investor, Steven Dossou. Steven shares his personal story where he went from hawking vacuum cleaners door-to-door in South Africa to scaling multi-million dollar organizations and building a global public speaking business.Steven pulls no punches when breaking down the reality of getting booked. He opens up about applying to over 150 TEDx and also explains the critical differences between getting booked in Europe versus the US, and breaks down his daily routine for unbreakable confidence. Plus, he introduces Real Speaking Gigs, an AI-powered tool trained on a decade of outreach data to help speakers connect directly with event organizers and land paid stages.Timestamps00:00 - Intro02:18 - The Speaker Agency Dilemma: Exclusivity vs. Freedom05:58 - 10 Tough Thoughts with Steven Dossou07:08 - Growing Up in a $20 Shack in Togo08:54 - Door-to-Door Vacuum Sales to $50 Million in Revenue11:13 - Losing Everything & Finding His True Calling in Speaking13:49 - Cold-Pitching Directors to Build a Career15:57 - The Truth About TEDx18:31 - How Credibility Precedes Paid Gigs19:11 - Getting Booked in Europe vs. The US (Market Realities)22:07 - Finding Your "Touchstone Message" & Signature Speech24:51 - In-Person Stage Energy vs. Digital Speaking28:02 - 3 Daily Habits for Unstoppable Confidence & Resilience32:59 - Guest Recommendations35:03 - How "Real Speaking Gigs" AI Helps Speakers Land Bookings37:30 - Where to Connect with Steven Dossou & OutroConnect with StevenLinkedin: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/steven-dossou-action-man-3623b5106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_dossou/?hl=en Website: https://stevendossou.com/ Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you practice. And this week's guest is here to walk us through how we all can build this skill. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares the powerful message behind her bestselling book The Confidence Habit: 7 Core Practices to Transform Self-Doubt to Self-Belief and opens up about a TEDx moment that reshaped her understanding of self‑belief. She explains why women and Gen Z are struggling most with confidence today, and teaches practical tools to silence the inner critic and bounce back from setbacks. Her insights are warm, actionable, and perfect for anyone ready to build confidence as a daily habit. In this episode, you'll learn: Why confidence fluctuates — and how to rebuild it daily. A simple three‑step tool to recover quickly from mistakes. How to create a “dream team” that strengthens your confidence.

What will help people and businesses stand out in a world increasingly shaped by AI? According to Ron Johnson, the answer may be more human than technological. In this episode of Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer sits down with Ron Johnson, the creator of the Apple Store and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius. Ron shares lessons from working alongside Steve Jobs, including the story behind the creation of the Genius Bar and how Apple reimagined the retail experience around connection rather than transactions. Ron and Kristel also discuss why kindness and authenticity matter in business and in life, how to handle difficult customers and support employees through tough days, and why creating meaningful experiences will become even more important in the age of AI. Ron also opens up about his time as CEO of J.C. Penney, what he wishes he had done differently, and the lessons he has learned about navigating failure. Tune in to learn: Why kindness and human connection can be a competitive advantage How to stand out in the age of AI The story behind the creation of Apple's Genius Bar Why experiences and relationships are shaping the future of retail How to navigate difficult customers and challenging moments with employees The role authenticity plays in leadership and business Ron's perspective on failure and lessons from his time at J.C. Penney Insights from Ron's new book, Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius ABOUT RON JOHNSON: Apple Store creator Ron Johnson is a sought-after speaker, board member, and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius (September 22, 2026 / Harper Collins). He also founded Enjoy, the first mobile retail store, and served as the CEO of J.C. Penney. He is best known for creating the Apple Stores, working directly for Steve Jobs while serving as a member of Apple's executive team. Prior to his time at Apple, Ron was highly regarded for the work he did with Michael Graves to bring good design to all as a merchant leader at Target; their collaboration set the stage for the brand's hundreds of later design partnerships and cemented Target as America's premier upscale discount retailer. Ron lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Connect with Ron Johnson:  Order his book:  Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius Website: https://ronjohnsonshopsdifferent.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shopdifferent/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building. Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel's work has been featured in Forbes and she has had multiple TV appearances including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago and more. Kristel lives in the Chicago, IL area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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What if the part of yourself you've spent years trying to hide could become the very thing that sets you free?After a life-altering brain tumor left half of John Kippen's face paralyzed, he didn't just have to recover physically—he had to confront an entirely new identity.For 12 years, John hid from the world, believing people would see his appearance before they saw him. Then an unexpected twist of fate—and a pocket square named Henry—reconnected him with his childhood love of magic and started a transformation he never saw coming.John's story is about far more than overcoming adversity. It's about what happens when you stop allowing your scars—visible or invisible—to determine your worth.In this powerful conversation, you'll discover:How John went from hiding for 12 years to confidently stepping back into the spotlight—and ultimately onto the TEDx stage.Why accepting the parts of yourself you wish you could change can unlock an entirely different kind of strength, confidence, and freedom.How pain, adversity, and even the experiences that once made you feel “broken” can become a source of purpose and a way to impact others.If you've ever felt defined by something you couldn't change, press play and discover what can happen when you stop hiding your story and start owning it!CONNECT WITH JOHN KIPPEN

Your experience shaped you. Your next chapter requires you to understand how to use it.What happens when the structure, mission, and identity you relied on suddenly change?In this conversation, we go beyond emotional intelligence and explore emotional dexterity, the ability to better understand your emotions, recognize what drives them, and choose how you respond.The discussion also goes deeper into one of the biggest challenges veterans can face after leaving the military: figuring out who they are outside the uniform.The skills are still there. Leadership, problem solving, decision making, discipline, communication, change management, and the ability to operate under pressure do not disappear. The challenge is learning how to recognize those skills, translate them, and apply them to a new mission.From mindset and emotional control to career transition, AI, leadership, communication, TEDx, and personal growth, this conversation is ultimately about learning how to adapt without losing the strengths that got you here.Segment Discussed:00:00 Opening Conversation & Introduction 06:20 Emotional Intelligence vs. Emotional Dexterity 09:36 Changing Habits & Emotional Responses 10:37 Understanding Your Emotional Drivers 13:07 Can You Change How You Respond? 18:46 Military Transition, Identity & Purpose 20:15 Recognizing the Skills You Already Have 30:15 Using AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement 39:34 Marketing Yourself & Telling Your Story 46:07 Why Veterans Have Stories Worth Sharing 47:25 Collaboration & Creating New Opportunities 49:30 Why You Need to Ask and Open Doors 51:50 Learning to Communicate Emotions After Service 52:54 Disconnecting Your Past From Your Present 56:50 Bridging Military and Civilian Communication 57:26 Rebuilding Your Personal Leadership Framework 1:00:33 Three Things to Rebuild Purpose After the Military 1:01:59 Continuous Learning & Self Discovery 1:03:27 Building Structure in Your Next Chapter 1:04:18 Rediscovering Who You Are Beyond the UniformYour next chapter does not require you to erase the person you became through service. It requires you to understand what you built,

Lately I've been focused on brief, less than 20-minute episodes that keep your attention while still offering insights and entertainment. What you've been hearing is a brief story of pivotal moment, and then a thread pulled to generate insights about it. I have two goals for you: One – to uncover your related story for you to add to your collection to practice and have ready when the opportunity presents itself. And two – to demonstrate storytelling in a practical, approachable way so you hear how I compose my words, phrases, and use tone-of-voice to add dynamics and meaning. I shared an epic story in episode 446 about a crazy adventure that happened just over 20 years ago when my husband broke his leg about 2 miles from a trailhead on a remote mountain in Montana, and I got our 2 boys, then 4 & 6, my husband, and our two dogs off the mountain and to the emergency room. I've often said that your stories don't have to be epic, they need to be meaningful. My point is that everyday moments of joy, grief, and humor, can be far more relatable than the "I almost died" or celebrity sighting stories. But there is a time and a place for an epic story, for the entertainment value, and for the long tail it generates of meaningful moments in the days, months, and years afterward. The lessons you learned, the evidence of resilience you carry, and the relationships that grew and changed as a result of that epic experience. In episode 447 I shared the story of how my friend Stephanie showed up for me in an unexpected and powerful way, and what I learned from her support about receiving and community-building. Today's story is another related one, and takes place many years later. I was on my way back from a hike with my dog and nodded a greeting to a woman walking up the trail with a variety of small and medium dogs. We smiled at each other as our dogs had a very polite "meet and greet". When I asked about her fur babies, there was a catch in her voice as she said: "These two were my mother's. She passed away two weeks ago." I couldn't see her eyes, we were both wearing sunglasses, but I could feel her grief coming in waves between us. I walked toward her, arms open, and she stepped forward so I could hug her – hard. She sobbed and I held space for her grief. When we separated, she told me about her mom's death and about her mom's life. There was humor laced in with the grief and I was there for all of it. Fully present and leaning in. What the woman didn't know (and I'll never tell her) is that I was experiencing significant grief, too. I had lost my father recently and was still struggling with that grief. We continue to run into each other once in a while, but not often, and just a few months ago I saw her with her partner and dogs on the trail. She said: "Hey there! You know… I still tell the story of how we met, and I still call you my Trail Angel." She hugged me before we went our separate ways. There was a time when it was a real challenge for me to receive – to accept help – and even harder to ask for it. But in the months following my husband's accident I learned a lot about receiving with grace and gratitude. It's taken me a lot longer to learn how to receive with the vulnerability that connects us even more deeply. What I've learned is that when we practice receiving, when we learn to take inventory about our needs and know who to ask for help, support, and encouragement, we become much better at giving, too. I was able to hold space for this stranger because I have received that gift over and over again. It was the months after my epic story of getting my family off a mountain that taught me some of my most important lessons about community. We can't build a strong, meaningful, and sustainable community if we don't allow and encourage others to contribute. And community doesn't happen by accident. We build community when we step out of our comfort zone to say hello to our neighbors, invite them for a coffee or a meal, and learn what kind of giving lights them up. We build community by receiving with grace, gratitude, and vulnerability. It's not easy for most people, especially in the years following the pandemic's social restrictions. But if we don't model community-making for our kids, friends, and neighbors, we will continue to experience loneliness, isolation, and division. I couldn't be more grateful for my community and the early lessons that helped me build it. Knowing I'm surrounded by people who care deeply about me and my family, people who have a variety of skills and abilities that serve a variety of needs – that's what gives me the ability to give when I'm also grieving. Listeners, now it's your turn: What story can you share about a time when a person showed up for you in a meaningful and maybe unexpected way? Did my story remind you of an experience when you had an opportunity to show up for someone when you were going through a rough time, too? Can you share a story of showing up for someone without it sounding like you're bragging or patting yourself on the back? Did you hear how I shared my story to include other characters, developed the story with small details, and shared how it made me feel at the end? I hope you'll collect your stories, practice them, and know when it's time to share so you can connect more deeply and to allow another person to learn from them. As always, thanks for listening to Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will. If you're curious to learn about working with me, visit my website, elkinsconsulting.com to schedule time to chat and sign up for periodic updates about my work, and connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for content about strengthsfinder, storytelling, and public speaking. About Sarah: Sarah is a Montana based workplace communication trainer, TEDx speaker, DisruptHR speaker, public speaking coach, professional storyteller, musician, and podcast host. Her workshops and coaching packages with teams and their leaders are known to address and reduce miscommunication – the most common cause of tension and stress in the workplace. Using the team's results from the StrengthsFinder assessment, she guides teams in learning to speak each other's "language", learning to value each other's strengths and connecting with each other through enhanced self-reflection and effective listening.  Sarah's nearly 20 years working in government agencies inspired her to complete her MBA and to achieve her StrengthsFinder certification to improve work environments for others, guiding teams toward increased satisfaction, productivity, and happiness. Visit her website to purchase her book, Your Stories Don't Define You in paperback or audiobook.

Many talented professionals struggle to get noticed, even when they have strong skills and valuable experience. Building visibility and credibility can feel overwhelming, but Suzy Prudden shares how becoming known by the right people can open doors to bigger opportunities, stronger relationships, and greater success. They say, “It's not what you know, it's who you know,” but this conversation takes that idiom a step further: “It's who knows you.” So consider: Do people know you? How can you increase your visibility? We learn all in our latest podcast. Suzy Prudden is an award-winning international speaker, New York Times bestselling author, TEDx speaker, hypnotherapist, and empowerment coach. She is the creator of the Inner Mind™ Certification Program and a successful publisher who has helped countless individuals increase their visibility, influence, and impact throughout their careers. Read more: https://strategicsalesqueen.com/who-knows-you-big-rewards/ Support the showCheck out Strategic Sales Queen for more great interviews, podcasts, and blogs to help you achieve more, faster!https://www.strategicsalesqueen.com/​

Is picky eating really about the food? In this episode of Well-Adjusted Mama Podcast, Dr. Laura Brayton sits down with Katie Kimball, the national voice of healthy kids cooking, to talk about helping children build a healthier relationship with food from an early age. Katie is a writer, speaker, former teacher, and mom of four who has dedicated her work to helping families make healthy eating and cooking a practical part of everyday life. She is the founder of Kitchen Stewardship, Kids Cook Real Food, Teens Cook Real Food, the Picky Eater Playbook parent support group, and #LifeSkillsNow. Her work with families navigating picky eating inspired her TEDx talk, "Picky Eating Isn't About the Food," and ultimately led to The Picky Eater Playbook. In this conversation, Dr. Brayton and Katie explore picky eating, how parents can support healthy eating habits early on, and why bringing kids into the kitchen can be about so much more than what ends up on the plate. Cooking can become an opportunity to build confidence, independence, lifelong skills, and connection as a family. If mealtimes have become a struggle in your home, or you simply want to help your children develop a healthier relationship with food, this is an episode you'll want to hear. Learn more about Katie and The Picky Eater Playbook: RaisingHealthyFamilies.com/PickyLaura About Well-Adjusted Mama: Join Dr. Laura Brayton as she explores pregnancy, motherhood, wellness, and the many ways women can feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout their journey. Subscribe for more conversations about pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, and whole-body wellness. If you'd like to learn more about our virtual functional medicine practice, go to https://drlaurabrayton.com/virtual-functional-medicine/ and schedule a complimentary 15 minute discovery call. Help more people find our show - leave a rating and review by simply clicking on http://ratethispodcast.com/welladjustedmama. © 2014 - 2026 Dr. Laura Brayton

Host Annette Klososky and co-host/producer Annie Brown introduce a new Leader Spotlight series focused on how leaders are learning, experimenting with, and implementing AI in their organizations and personal lives. Annette interviews Ginny Priem, a former corporate leader, TEDx/keynote speaker, and bestselling author of “Unsubscribed,” about leaders being overwhelmed, “over-functioning,” and mistaking busyness for productivity. Priem explains how letting go, avoiding micromanagement, and building diversified teams improves culture and results, and how her framework helps filter out what doesn't matter. She shares leaving corporate after a traumatic personal experience, writing “You're My Favorite,” and building a coaching/speaking business before exiting. They discuss using AI to offload administrative tasks to create more space for human connection in leadership. Priem shares her guiding “architect of your own destiny” mindset and where to connect with her. Show Notes / Timestamps 00:00 Busy Versus Productive 00:48 Show And Season Intro 01:41 AI Series Focus 04:14 Where To Follow 05:03 Meet Ginny Priem 06:00 Unsubscribed Overview 08:05 Overfunctioning Leaders 10:21 Letting Go Advantage 13:18 Leaving Corporate Story 16:10 AI And Human Leadership 19:47 Architect Your Destiny 21:04 Unsubscribe Framework Tips 23:06 Connect With Ginny 23:44 What She's Reading 26:44 Final Thanks And Outro

Most advice on burnout focuses on workload, stress and work-life balance. But what if the real cause is the act we put on at work? And if it is, what does that mean for an industry built on improving performance? In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Ross G and Gemma are joined by Rabih El Khodr, keynote speaker and author of The Way Out of Burnout, to explore where burnout really comes from and what L&D can realistically do about it. We discuss: why 'performance' in the theatrical sense, not overwork, drives burnout how 'survival scripts' shape the beliefs that sit upstream of our behavior why resilience training for burnt-out people is like handing a drowning person a swimming manual, and what L&D can do instead Rabih's book, The Way Out of Burnout, is available now. Rabih explores survival scripts further in his TEDx talk, Burnout Begins with a Script. For more on Rabih's work, visit rabihspeaks.com. In 'What I Learned this Week', Gemma recommended an episode of The Rest Is Science, The Threshold of Human Sensation, which explores the smallest things our senses can detect. Her highlight was lugduname, an artificial sweetener hundreds of thousands of times sweeter than sugar. Rabih shared what he learned from trying the other side of Riverside, the recording platform used by many podcasts, including this one, as he considers hosting a show of his own. Ross G recommended a piece from Wired, Why Normal People Aren't Using AI Agents. It explains why agents are still a niche next to chatbots, and why organizations hoping to adopt agentic AI will need to be deliberate about how they support people. For more from Mindtools Kineo, visit our new website mindtools-kineo.com. There, you'll find out how we can help your organization build AI skills, and how our Skills Practice scenarios help build human skills. Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn: Ross Garner Gemma Towersey Rabih El Khodr

We are so excited that the Business & Dreams Summit is getting closer! Make sure to get your ticket for November 6 at Oscarsteatern here.In today's episode, we share our main takeaways from our Summit speakers. On November 6, hundreds of women will take over Oscarsteatern for a day filled with inspiring speeches, meditations, performances and concrete tools to grow your business.We have now recorded podcast episodes with almost all of our Summit speakers (with one more being recorded this week!) and in this episode, we share some of the biggest insights and lessons we have taken away from these conversations.A few things we talk about:Why you should create a 10-year planWhy indecision is worse than even making the wrong decisionA concrete habit of writing down your winsHow to keep going in the face of challengesThe importance of supportWhy relationships are everythingHere are the speakers:

Is "consciousness" the secret to permanently healing from childhood trauma? Today's episode is an edited version of last week's free Heal Your Inner Child Workshop. With an outpour of positive feedback, this workshop introduced the new groundbreaking "Trauma Entanglement Theory" and my updated 5-step framework to healing trauma.Mentioned In Episode:

Greg Tehven runs a $5.5 million nonprofit with 40 teammates in Fargo, North Dakota — and his advice to leaders is to stop working on problems they can solve alone.That instinct built Emerging Prairie into the heartbeat of a region's entrepreneurial ecosystem, launched Grand Farm, and turned TEDx Fargo into an event 1,000+ people build their year around. Guest co-host Stacy Huston, CEO of SixDegrees.org, brings Greg on to talk about what it actually takes.

Want in before anyone else? Join the Engagers and get early access to the November relaunch: professorgame.com/relaunch Episode Summary Rob marks Professor Game's ninth anniversary by announcing the biggest format change in over 450 episodes, moving from one episode a week to several episodes on the same Monday, all answering a single question. He reveals the first of at least three changes coming to the show and invites the Engagers, his core community, to get early previews, private launch details, and an exclusive reward before the public announcement. Listeners learn how to join the early access group ahead of the early November relaunch and which Core Drives are shaping the new format. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways Professor Game turns nine in early November 2026, and for the first time in over 450 episodes, a single Monday will carry multiple episodes instead of one. Rob is changing at least three things about the show's format, revealing them one at a time between now and the relaunch instead of all at once. The Engagers, Professor Game's core community, get early previews, private details on how they can join the launch, and an exclusive reward before the public reveal. The relaunch design itself draws on Core Drive 1 (Epic Meaning), Core Drive 5 (Social Influence and Relatedness), Core Drive 2 (Achievement), and CD7 (Unpredictability and Curiosity). Signing up at professorgame.com/relaunch takes about 30 seconds and puts a listener inside the early access group before the relaunch goes public. Topics Covered 0:00 — Something Rob's never done in over 450 episodes 0:21 — At least three things are changing 0:40 — Exclusive access for the Engagers first 1:17 — The Core Drives behind the relaunch 1:40 — How to join before the public reveal 1:56 — Game over, for now Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question

How do you speak about something as big as love, money, or the meaning of life without letting it become abstract or overwhelming?You make it personal.In this Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, you'll hear three of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads, Beth DeAngelis, Vanessa Dean, and Kelsey Faye, as they each deliver a 10-minute version of the signature talk they developed in the program.Their talks explore some of life's biggest subjects:Beth DeAngelis explores love and human connection as essential leadership skills.Vanessa Dean turns financial behavior into something deeply human through candid stories about ADHD, money, and the gap between knowing what to do and doing it consistently.Kelsey Faye draws from her stories to explore meaning, faith, and the search for purpose.You'll hear how they:Use one specific personal experience as the doorway into a universal topicMove from “this happened to me” to “this means something for all of us”Make an abstract idea tangible through stories, metaphors, and frameworksShare vulnerability in service of a clear thought leadership messageHelp audience members recognize themselves in a story that isn't their ownWe also have a roundtable conversation about what Beth, Vanessa, and Kelsey have learned while developing their talks and what's next for them as speakers and thought leaders.About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. Links:Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/491/ Watch the video at https://youtube.com/live/mchMlKWq3zMDiscover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Apply for our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Connect on LinkedIn:Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxBeth DeAngelis = https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethdeangelis/ Vanessa Dean = https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-dean-adhd-money-coach/ Kelsey Faye = https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-faye-246347344/ and instagram.com/the.cathedral.within Related Podcast Episodes:Episode 355: What a Signature Talk Is and What It Should be Doing for You

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.comIs it too late to lose weight at 65? And if it isn't, how much do you actually need to lose, and which treatments are safe for an older body? Now that Medicare patients can access GLP-1 medications through the Bridge program, these questions are a lot more practical than theoretical, and there's like, a ton of confusion out there about what's right for older adults.To help sort it out, today's guest is Dr. Melanie Jay, a professor of medicine and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She's an internal medicine physician and board-certified obesity specialist who sees patients at the New York Harbor Veterans Health Administration in Manhattan, so she's caring for older adults in real life every week. She also directs the NYU Langone Comprehensive Program on Obesity Research, where her work focuses on improving obesity treatment and prevention in primary care settings and among vulnerable patient populations.Dr. Jay has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, her commentary has appeared in outlets like the New York Times, CBS News, and the Today Show, and her TEDx talk on the future of obesity care was featured as an editor's pick. She's the perfect person to walk through what older adults should know about weight, medications, and surgery.Topics discussed:Is it too late to lose weight at 65? Dr. Melanie Jay says noSkipping meals in older ageGLP-1 medications in older adults: safe, effective, and no age cutoffHeart protection in older adults: what the SELECT trial showed for WegovyGLP-1s in older adults: muscle, side effects, hydration, and staying the coursePaying for obesity treatment after 65: Medicare, the VA, and why wraparound care mattersReady to hear how much weight older adults actually need to lose, what to watch for with side effects like dehydration and muscle loss, how Medicare and the VA cover treatment, and why a strong care team makes all the difference? Play the full episode to hear the whole conversation with Dr. Jay.Connect with me Dr. Melanie:LinkedIn: Melanie Jay, MD, MS, FTOSTEDx Episode:What is the future of obesity care?Connect with me:Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

"Crazy Socks" with Mark Cronin Mark X. Cronin is a social entrepreneur, policy leader, and passionate advocate for disability inclusion. As co-founder of John's Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising, he builds mission-led businesses that create opportunity and spark change. Mark earned his Masters from Harvard and has led healthcare reform as the leader of Medicaid Health Care Services in New York City, founded health care management and consulting firms, advised a variety of companies and non-profits and taught at Columbia and NYU. He's a two-time TEDx speaker, published author, and winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Mark's talks and ventures blend storytelling, business acumen, and social mission: showing what's possible when strategy and soul work together.    Speaking Website: https://johnandmarkcronin.com John's Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com Abilities Rising: https://abilitiesrising.com Facebook (Speakers page): https://www.facebook.com/johnandmarkcronin Facebook(JCS): https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks Twitter (JCS): https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks Twitter (Mark): https://twitter.com/mxcronin LinkedIn (Mark): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-s-crazy-socks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocks    For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.   Connect with Us: If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won't miss an episode.  We'd love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website.   Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459 Free Youtube Resource Library: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.

In this episode, we discuss online abuse, cybertrauma, and social media bans.Dr Catherine Knibbs is an Online Harms Consultant having spent over 30 years working with Tech in some way shape or form in business and daily life that resulted in her creating Children and Tech as a business, She is also 'by trade' a Consultant Child/Adult Trauma Psychotherapist, CYBERTRAUMA™ professional, and Supervisor working with tiny children through to grown ups (some in their 70s), A Functional Health Practitioner, Author of 7 books, Peer reviewed research and also an editor for a journal at Frontiers (specialising in Cybersecurity in Digital mental health), She has given a TEDx talk and is a Keynote Speaker, Trainer and above all Mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Mindset Monday!Jobert Abueva says January 1st might be the worst time to become a new person. We've stripped the reflection out of the new year and replaced it with resolutions that fail by February.Jobert is a global marketing executive, TEDx speaker, and author of The Janus Plan, named after the two-faced Roman god who looks to the past and the future at once. His message is about the threshold, that in-between moment where one chapter ends and the next begins, and what happens when you pause there on purpose.His own threshold hit in a Hong Kong hotel room in 1997, burned out and unable to get out of bed after three years of a jet-set career.In this one:Why reflection is the missing step in the new yearThe good, the bad, and the uglyThresholds and why every ending deserves a pauseWhy achievement kept leaving him emptyContribution over accumulationThe "threshold brief" for corporate planning

Have you ever set a healthy boundary, said no to the extra request, protected your time, or closed your laptop, and then spent the next few hours feeling guilty anyway?In this episode of Work it, Live it, Own it!, SaCola Lehr sits down with Dr. Kim Foster, a former family physician, TEDx speaker, identity-based transformation expert, and author of Redesigning You: Change Your Inner Story, Transform Your Health.Dr. Foster shares why a boundary can be healthy and still feel emotionally difficult. The issue is not always that you need a better script, more willpower, or another routine. Sometimes the choice is colliding with an old identity story, especially the belief that you must always be the dependable one.From her own transition out of a 20-year career in family medicine to the health crisis that forced her to reconsider what she was prioritizing, Dr. Foster offers a compassionate, practical way to approach lasting change. You will hear why your past can be a foundation rather than a cage, how identity shapes behavior, and how a bridge identity can help you take one believable next step toward work-life harmony.If you have ever wondered why saying no can feel so hard, this conversation will give you language for the guilt, and a way to move forward without abandoning yourself.Top Takeaways• Guilt after setting a boundary does not automatically mean that the boundary was wrong.• Habits can support change, but behavior often returns to the identity you believe at your core.• Being “the dependable one” can be a meaningful strength, but it becomes restrictive when it leaves no room for your own needs.• You do not have to reject your past to begin a new chapter. Let it be a foundation, not a cage.• A bridge identity gives you a believable next step: “I am someone who is learning how to prioritize myself.”• Small promises kept to yourself become proof that you can create a new inner story.• When guilt appears, pause and ask: Who am I being in this moment? What identity is calling the shots here?“Your behavior is going to start to gravitate back to who you believe you are.”— Dr. Kim FosterIf this episode gave you language for something you have been carrying, tap follow, leave a review, and share it with the woman in your life who is known as “the dependable one.” She may not need permission to care less. She may need permission to include herself in the care.Click here to learn more about Kim Foster, M.D. Connect with Dr. Kim Foster• Website: https://drkimfoster.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimfoster/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KimFosterMD• Book: Redesigning You: Change Your Inner Story, Transform Your HealthEpisode Page and TranscriptRead the complete episode reflection and transcript: https://sacolalehr.com/dr-kim-foster-identity-boundary-guilt/Stay Connected with Work it, Live it, Own it!Ready to join the WLO community for exclusive updates and resources? https://workitliveitownit.com/Follow SaCola on Instagram: https://instagram.com/workitliveitownitSubscribe to Work it, Live it, Own it! on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2lxB1TSBrowse more podcast episodes: https://sacolalehr.com/podcast/Email for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.comResources Mentioned:• Harmony Hustle for Women: Master the Art of Thriving in Life and Career• PRONE to Power FrameworkConnect:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/• Website: https://SaColaLehr.com/Email for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.com

Is real forgiveness actually possible in a marriage, or does it just leave you vulnerable to being hurt again?In this powerful episode of Married and Connected, Kameran is joined for a fourth time by human development expert, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and creator of Emotional Sobriety, Dr. Andrea Vitz. Together, they tear down the myths surrounding forgiveness, resentment, and relationship repair.Dr. Vitz shares an exclusive preview of her upcoming book, The Redemption Dare, breaking down why true forgiveness isn't about ignoring boundaries or enduring abuse—it's a supernatural strength that dismantles the "victim/villain" loop and opens the door for real, lasting change. If you've been holding onto bitterness, constantly bringing up past mistakes, or feeling stuck in a cycle of emotional reactivity, this conversation will give you the exact framework to reclaim your peace and rebuild trust.In this episode, you'll discover:The "Redemption Dare": Why true forgiveness requires daring your partner (and yourself) to step into a new, redeemed identity rather than jailing them in their past mistakes.Emotional Sobriety vs. Emotional Intoxication: How negative emotional reactions cloud judgment and keep couples trapped in destructive, childish "tit-for-tat" arguments.The 3-Step Framework for Forgiveness: How to move from resentment to peace using Humility, Emotional Sobriety, and Discernment.Unconditional Love vs. Unconditional Attention: Understanding the vital distinction between forgiving someone and allowing toxic or abusive behavior to continue.The Emotional Sobriety Spectrum: How Dr. Vitz measures internal composure (from Level 1 reactivity to Level 10 mastery) inside her Composure Challenge Gauntlet.The Power of Mercy: How choosing not to strike back in triggering moments rewires your brain and restores safety in your relationship.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Our bodies evolved under changing natural light. So what happens when we spend our lives beneath a ceiling of artificial illumination? Dr Shelley James, known as the Light Lady, explains why light may be one of the most important — and overlooked — elements of biophilic design. We often talk about biophilic design in terms of plants, timber, water, natural materials and views of nature. But there is another fundamental element of the natural world that is so pervasive we can easily overlook it: light.Dr Shelley James, founder of Age of Light Innovations, lighting consultant, educator and advocate for healthier environments, believes we need to rethink our relationship with it. Her message is both simple and profound: light isn't merely something that allows us to see. It is information. Our bodies are constantly reading it, interpreting it and responding to it. “Every cell in your body is responding to light one way or another.”Light is one of the strongest signals our bodies receive about what time it is. Deep within the brain, the body's internal clock uses light and darkness to coordinate a remarkable sequence of physiological processes — from alertness and appetite to heart rate, hormones, blood chemistry, muscle function and sleep. Our internal clocks are not perfectly 24 hours. Left without environmental cues, they tend to drift. Natural daylight — changing in intensity, colour and spectrum from dawn through midday to dusk — continually resets that internal timing system.This is where biophilic design has an extraordinary opportunity. We evolved with changing lightNatural light is not static. Morning light is different from midday light, which is different again from the low, warm light of evening. Yet much of the built environment gives us something remarkably unlike this: a uniform ceiling of artificial light that may remain essentially unchanged from morning until night. And the consequences go far beyond aesthetics. Shelley explains that the eye is effectively an extension of the brain, and that processing visual information is energetically expensive. The visual system is constantly working out what something is, where it is, whether it matters and whether we need to respond.There is also another pathway through the eye, involving specialised cells containing the light-sensitive protein melanopsin. These cells are particularly responsive to blue wavelengths associated with the sky and help regulate the body's non-visual responses to light — including the circadian system, mood, attention and pupil response.In other words, we don't simply see light. Our bodies use it to understand the world around us. Think beyond brightnessFor designers, this means that specifying light cannot simply be a question of achieving the required number of lux. Shelley argues for the right quality of light, in the right place, for the right person, at the right time.That means thinking about daylight first: how can it be brought deeper into a building, reflected from surfaces or borrowed from adjacent spaces? It means considering the quality of artificial light too — including its colour rendering, spectrum, flicker and distribution. Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin. A higher Kelvin value produces a cooler-looking light: around 6,500K appears much closer to a cool daylight sky, while 2,700K is warm and associated more closely with evening.But Shelley makes an important distinction: colour temperature is not the same as colour rendering. A 6,500K 'daylight' lamp can still render colours poorly. High-quality light should reproduce the spectrum of daylight as closely as possible, allowing materials, skin tones and colours to appear naturally.This matters particularly in healthcare, where poor-quality light can make people appear unnaturally green or grey, but it matters everywhere. If our environments are telling our brains that something is wrong or unfamiliar, we are asking them to work harder than necessary. Light can help the body put the bins outPerhaps Shelley's most memorable analogy is the idea of the body needing to “take the bins out.”Our bodies accumulate biological by-products throughout the day. Sleep is not simply switching off: it is a period of restoration and maintenance. Adenosine builds up with activity, creating what Shelley describes as a kind of pressure for sleep, while melatonin helps prepare the body for rest. Think of it as a bath filling throughout the day. As we sleep, the plug is gradually pulled and the level drops. By the early hours of the morning, the system is particularly vulnerable to being disturbed. But if we repeatedly override those signals — staying stimulated, working late, eating at inappropriate times or exposing ourselves to the wrong light at the wrong time — the processes that should happen during rest can become disrupted. “Nature it kind of goes, hmm, what can I do here? And it just grows gradually and it tries stuff out.”It is a wonderfully useful way of thinking about design. Nature doesn't operate as a plug-and-play system. It changes, adapts, responds and layers experiences over time. Designing light like natureThis brings us back to biophilia.Natural environments contain variation, contrast, shadow, movement and changing horizons. Light filters through leaves, reflects from water, changes with clouds and seasons, and gradually shifts from morning to evening.Our visual systems evolved within this complexity. Shelley describes the brain as looking for patterns that are familiar from the natural world — an appropriate balance of order and complexity, rather than either complete uniformity or overwhelming contrast. Even something as simple as dappled light and moving shadows can provide the kind of non-rhythmic visual stimulus associated with nature. Light can also strengthen classic biophilic principles such as prospect and refuge. A brighter horizon can draw the eye towards a distant view, while lower light can help create a sense of enclosure and retreat. Changes in scale, perspective and light levels can make a space feel simultaneously safer and more expansive.And then there is darkness. Perhaps the most important lesson is that biophilic lighting isn't about adding more light. It is about using light intelligently — and allowing darkness to exist too. Shelley's vision for a biophilic world is therefore surprisingly simple: “A much more thoughtful and sparing use of light because our experience of light is all about contrast.”For designers, this is a powerful shift in perspective. Light is not the final layer added after the architecture, materials and planting have been decided. It is one of the fundamental environmental signals through which our bodies experience a place.If biophilic design is about reconnecting people with the conditions that have supported life for millennia, then we need to look up. The sun has been designing our relationship with light for a very long time. Perhaps it is time we learned from it. To find out more about Light and Dr Shelly, and also watch her brilliant Tedx talk here: https://ageoflightinnovations.com What is Biophilic Design? https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/what-is-biophilic-design Want a free copy of the Journal? 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A team of Waikato students are teaming up to plan a night of presentations and performances centred around the theme of "Unwritten Futures". And leading the TEDx event's organisation is 13-year-old Abir Mahajan a Year 9 student at St Peter's School in Cambridge. He spoke to John Campbell.

Angelo Poli is the founder of MetPro, a concierge nutrition and fitness coaching company that uses metabolic science and personalized coaching to help clients transform their health and bodies. With more than 20 years of experience, Angelo has coached Olympic athletes, NFL MVPs, business leaders, and thousands of other clients. A TEDx speaker featured in major media outlets, Angelo built MetPro around the idea that sustainable health comes from individualized strategies, measurable data, accountability, and focusing on what actually moves the needle. On this episode we talk about: Why investing in your health can have a direct impact on your productivity, longevity, and ability to enjoy the fruits of your work The importance of accountability, measurable goals, and having someone help you focus on what matters most Why your health and fitness goals need to become non-negotiables rather than things you do only when you have time How simplifying your nutrition and fitness strategy can make long-term progress more sustainable MetPro's approach to metabolic profiling, baseline testing, and personalizing nutrition based on individual data Adaptive thermogenesis and how the body adapts to changes in energy intake Why one-size-fits-all diets and generic nutrition advice don't work equally well for everyone How conditioning your metabolism can help you increase your food intake while still working toward specific body-composition goals Top 3 Takeaways Make health a non-negotiable. If exercise and nutrition only happen when you have extra time, they are unlikely to remain consistent. Treat your health like other commitments you make regardless of how busy you are. Simplify the goal and focus on what matters. Instead of trying to overhaul everything at once, identify the most important behaviors and cut the plan down to something realistic enough to consistently execute. Use data and accountability to personalize your approach. Rather than blindly following generic fitness advice, track meaningful metrics, understand how your body responds, and adjust your strategy based on actual results. Notable Quotes “The question is when do I get to see you? Before, after.” “It has to make its way into the non-negotiables. And I'm not the first expert... but it's a truthful pattern.” “I want you to give me your fitness and nutrition, and I want to fall into that non-negotiable category, and then they tell me what they're gonna do, and I say, Great, now cut it in half.” “Your metabolic rate is not fixed. You can condition it.” “What to do, what not to do. And then once I got there, I needed someone that would hold me accountable.” Connect with Angelo Poli: Website: metpro.co/travis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-poli/ Other: MetPro offers a free consultation through the link above A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Scribe captures workflows as work happens and automatically generates step-by-step guides with screenshots and instructions, so no one has to sit down and write documentation from scratch. Learn more at scribe.how/tmm and mention Travis Makes Money for your first month of Scribe Capture free on select plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Severino is the Founder and CEO of Strategy Sprints, where he helps B2B founders and business leaders accelerate sales, increase profitability, and build companies that can scale without burning out their teams.Over the past two decades, Simon has helped clients generate more than $2 billion in additional revenue by simplifying strategy and focusing on disciplined execution. He is the creator of the Strategy Sprints® Method and author of Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business.Simon is also a TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and host of the Strategy Sprints Podcast. His work focuses on helping leaders simplify complexity, strengthen sales processes, and create sustainable growth by concentrating on the actions that generate the greatest impact.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling From the Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy welcome Simon Severino for a conversation about preparation, process, trust, simplification, and selling in the age of AI.Simon defines selling as helping another person make progress. But helping someone make progress requires more than good intentions. Sales professionals need to understand the buyer's world, prepare deeply, and bring a process that can confidently guide the conversation forward. Without preparation, sellers can become reactive, overly focused on closing, and more concerned with their own pipeline than the customer's progress.The conversation also explores why trust may become the key differentiator in the age of AI. Technology can increasingly support research, strategy, and analysis, but buyers still need trusted people who can help them execute, navigate resistance, and make meaningful change.Simon also warns sales organizations against using AI to accelerate processes they have never clearly defined. Before automating, teams should document how they prospect, follow up, close, onboard, activate, upsell, and serve customers. Otherwise, as Simon puts it, “the AI will only scale chaos.”Finally, Simon challenges sales professionals to simplify their offers and rethink high-volume outreach. Instead of sending hundreds of generic messages, focus on fewer prospects, understand what is relevant to them, and create communication that is thoughtful, distinctive, and human.The message is simple: prepare better, simplify the process, build trust, and use technology to strengthen—not replace—the human side of selling.KEY TAKEAWAYSSelling means helping people make progress. Keep the buyer's desired outcome at the center of every conversation.Preparation and process build trust. Understanding the buyer's world and following a clear process helps you guide the conversation with confidence and relevance.Trust will differentiate you in the age of AI. Technology can support research, strategy, and analysis, but buyers still need trusted people who can help them execute and create change.Don't use AI to scale chaos. Simplify and document what already works before trying to automate or accelerate your sales process.Simplify what you sell. Focus on the central problem you solve and communicate one clear outcome instead of overwhelming buyers with products, features, and options.Send fewer, better messages. Replace generic volume with deeper preparation, relevance, personality, and communication that demonstrates you understand the person you're trying to reach.HIGHLIGHT QUOTESTrust will be the key differentiator in the age of AI.If you stick to one process, you are more in service actually, in the service of the other person making progress.What you want is AI. What you need is writing down the process first.Instead of sending 200 things, let's send 20 this week, but let's go deeper.Send less messages, but make them more interesting, make them stand out, make them about who you are and what you can do for them.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast! Nominate a visionary CEO at https://culturefromtheheart.com/HomeGet Larry's New Book: Selling Food from the Heart, https://a.co/d/07dzlMx8Subscribe to The Selling from the Heart Podcast Youtube Channel! Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheart/Get Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/daily

Stephanie Weaver, MPH: Turning Your Hardest Story Into a Powerful TEDx Talk My next guest is an experience curator and storytelling strategist. With a rich career spanning museum storytelling, public health, and speaker coaching, she has worked at a range of iconic institutions – from The San Diego Zoo to The White House. A world traveler who embarked on a solo journey through Southeast Asia at 28, Weaver has curated TEDxSanDiego, coached hundreds of speakers, and authored five books that illuminate the power of personal narrative. A survivor and advocate, she's transformed personal battles with childhood sexual abuse and chronic illness into a mission of helping others heal. From museum storytelling to TEDx coaching, from writing about migraine wellness to supporting listeners dealing with family estrangement, Stephanie embodies resilience, compassion, and the power of personal narrative. You'll want to connect with her @sweavermph on all social media platforms. Sign up for her free newsletter Bitter, Sweet at stephanieweaver.comAfter living in Cleveland, Connecticut, and Chicago, Stephanie has been a happy Southern Californian for thirty years, where she and her husband wait hand and foot on their golden retriever. Welcome… Stephanie Weaver, MPHLinkshttps://sweavermph.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/sweavermph/Tagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Body-Positive,Childhood Trauma,Chronic Illness,Chronic Pain,Disability,Estrangement,Generational Trauma,Mind-Body Connection,Trauma Recovery,Writing A BookSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

In this episode, Cathy Derksen shares her unexpected journey from a career in medical genetics and financial planning to creating multi-author books that give women the opportunity to become published authors. Cathy explains how becoming an author herself in 2019 sparked a passion for helping women share their stories, wisdom, experiences, and lessons with the world. Through her multi-author books, each featuring approximately 20 women around a shared theme, Cathy creates opportunities for women to build confidence, connect with a global community, and amplify what they are doing in their lives and businesses. She also shares how authors receive support throughout the writing and publishing process, from developing their chapter and editing to professional publishing, marketing, and opportunities for visibility. Cathy also shares inspiring stories of women who initially believed their stories were not important enough to share, only to discover the powerful impact their words could have on others. She discusses how participating in a multi-author book can become a starting point for women who eventually want to write their own books, build a platform, or expand their visibility. Cathy's work has grown into a larger community through her Women's Wisdom and Impact Collective, connecting authors from her various books through networking and spotlight opportunities. At the heart of Cathy's message is the belief that an empowered woman takes ownership of her passions and goals, gives herself permission to embrace new possibilities, and remembers that it is never too late to start something new. Connect with Cathy:Website: www.inspiredtenacity.com LinkedIn: Cathy Derksen Instagram: @inspired_tenacity Facebook: Cathy Derksen Let's keep the conversation going!Website: www.martaspirk.com Instagram: @martaspirk Facebook: Marta Spirk Want to be my next guest on The Empowered Woman Podcast?Apply here: www.martaspirk.com/podcastguest  Watch my TEDx talk: www.martaspirk.com/Speaking   

Overthinking can quickly lead to unnecessary stress and overwhelm, especially when your mind starts focusing on problems that aren't actually real. In this Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation episode, Kristel Bauer shares two simple questions that can help you step back from anxious thoughts, put your concerns into perspective, and navigate moments of overwhelm with greater clarity. Tune in for a quick mindset reset to help you spend less energy worrying about what might happen and more energy focusing on what matters right now. Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

Sometimes life has a way of changing the plan for us. In this episode, I sit down with Mo Lang, who spent more than 25 years in corporate sales and leadership before a cancer scare, multiple layoffs, and a major shift in perspective led her into a very different chapter.Today, Mo lives in Teton Valley, Idaho, where she created Paws & Claws Concierge, a relationship-driven business centered around animals, nature, and connection.And then there was Ash. A 100-pound rescue dog who showed up during one of the hardest seasons of Mo's life and became part of her healing, her family, and maybe even a little bit of her next chapter.We talk about what happens when the life you've built no longer feels like the life you want, and what it looks like to start listening to your heart instead of always leading with your head. We also talk about midlife reinvention, burnout, asking for help, learning to receive, and the unexpected ways animals can help us reconnect with ourselves.In this episode, we talked about:When traditional success stops feeling like enoughHow animals can become part of our healingMo's journey from corporate leadership to Paws & ClawsThe role Ash played in a difficult season of lifeReinventing yourself in midlifeLearning to ask for help and receive itUnlearning old patterns and expectationsTrusting your intuition and making decisions from the heartConnect with Mo:Paws & Claws Concierge (Coming soon): https://pawsandclawconcierge.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J3aBHcMKo/?mibextid=wwXIfrWhat if the thing you thought was a detour is actually the thing leading you toward your next chapter?Maybe the adventure isn't always about making the plan.Maybe it's about being willing to follow where life, and sometimes a very large dog, leads you.Adventure on.Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit

This week, I take you to Glacier Bay, where a change in plans, a different glacier, and overcast skies left me feeling disappointed. But as I looked at Margerie Glacier through a new lens, I started to wonder: what if the experience I didn't plan for was perfect exactly as it was?That question brought me back to a stressful mistake from my TEDx application process, when I accidentally deleted my YouTube channel and hundreds of videos. At first, I thought I had ruined my life. But the new channel I created out of necessity performed exponentially better, and I still ended up giving the TEDx talk. What if the hard things we're facing are preparing us to progress in ways we couldn't have imagined?This week, I'm reflecting on the possibility that our challenges, disappointments, and unexpected turns may be exactly what we need. Could the thing that feels wrong right now become a blessing in ways we can't yet see?Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast athttps://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

What if the hard things in your life aren't just something to get through—but opportunities to grow stronger on the other side? In this episode, Leslie Bosserman and I talk about emotional endurance: what it is, why it matters to your faith, and how you can develop it even when you're not fully aware of your emotions. Leslie teaches you how to build your emotional muscles so you can face challenges and persevere through setbacks and disappointment. Plus, Leslie will teach you to "Say Goodbye to Someday," a skill that will help you stop living in the shoulds, coulds, and somedays and start asking what God might be doing in you right now. So, if you're facing a difficult season, feeling stretched too thin, or simply want to be prepared for whatever comes next, this conversation will give you practical tools to keep going, keep growing, and trust God with the process. *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Leslie's book, Emotional Endurance: Faith-Fueled Skills for Bouncing Back Get your FREE GIFTS from Leslie Watch Leslie's TEDX talk Visit Leslie's Website Me, Myself, & Lies: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself - book by Jennifer Rotschild   RELATED EPISODES Can I Be Resilient When Life Is a Mess? With Daniel Fusco Can I Build a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life? With Jay Hewitt Can I Persevere When I Want to Quit? With Nick Connolly Can I Manage My Emotions and Find Healing? With Dr. Mark Mayfield Can I Prevent Mental and Emotional Meltdowns? With Jeff Peabody Can I Choose Sabbath? With Travis West   SUBSCRIBE Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

What if one of the most powerful tools for dementia and Alzheimer's care isn't another complicated technology—but music, memory, and human connection? Neuroscience advocate and The Day By Day Project founder Kaylie Glenn is changing the conversation around dementia, memory care, senior living, and brain health through the innovative Memory Disco™ Program.And here's the part that makes her story even crazier…Kaylie started this journey at 14 years old.Yep. Fourteen.While most of us at 14 were trying to figure out who liked us, what shoes were cool, and how to survive algebra, Kaylie Glenn was building what would become The Day By Day Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia.Today, with a B.S. in Neuroscience, Kaylie is the inventor of the Memory Disco™ Program, a multi-sensory music experience designed specifically for senior living and memory care communities. Instead of focusing only on what dementia may take away, her work looks at what the brain can still access—and uses music, movement, sensory experiences, and human connection to create moments of joy, purpose, and belonging.That idea punched me right in the heart.Because behind every diagnosis is still a PERSON.A mother.A father.A grandparent.A friend.A story.And sometimes the person we think we've lost is still very much there—we just need to find another door.Kaylie's work has been featured in UK Neuro Times, Alzheimer's Today Magazine by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and TEDx, but what impressed me most wasn't the résumé.It was the WHY behind the work.This conversation is about neuroscience, dementia care, music and memory, entrepreneurship, innovation, purpose, and what can happen when somebody stops waiting until they're “old enough,” “experienced enough,” or “qualified enough” to make a difference.Kaylie is proof that impact doesn't check your birth certificate before it lets you through the door.This episode might change the way you think about dementia.But I think it might also change the way you think about what's possible when you recognize a problem, care deeply enough about the people affected by it, and decide to DO SOMETHING.That's a VIBE.Watch the full episode and meet Kaylie Glenn, founder of The Day By Day Project and creator of Memory Disco™.