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In this fascinating and deeply empowering episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Dr. Kim Foster — MD turned reinvention expert, TEDx speaker, and author of Redesigning You — for a conversation about the real reason most of us struggle to change. It's not willpower. It's not motivation. It's the inner blueprint we've been operating from our entire lives — the subconscious beliefs and identity stories that quietly run the show. Kim shares the exact tools she's developed for redesigning that blueprint from the inside out, so you can create change that actually sticks and step into the next version of yourself with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot less resistance. What You'll Learn•       Why knowing what to do is never enough — and what your "inner blueprint" has to do with why habits fail•       How to uncover the disempowering identity stories you've been telling yourself (often without even realizing it)•       The "identity ladder" technique for making change feel believable — not forced or fake•       How to use neuroplasticity to build new neural pathways through morning anchoring statements and tiny daily actions•       The Yellow Brick Road Rule — and why embracing the journey (not just the destination) is the secret to lasting transformation

On this  re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with organizational psychologist, Stanford professor, bestselling author, and leadership expert Robert Sutton to discuss how leaders can reduce unnecessary workplace friction, build stronger teams, improve organizational culture, and create environments where people can thrive. Drawing from his book The Friction Project, Robert shares insights on identifying "bad friction," making work more effective, receiving feedback with greater resilience, building self-awareness as a leader, and why his famous "No Asshole Rule" continues to be so relevant in today's workplace. Whether you're leading a team, managing organizational change, or looking to improve workplace performance, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you become a more intentional and effective leader. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode What workplace friction is—and how to recognize it How great leaders remove unnecessary barriers to success Lessons from The Friction Project The leadership principles behind the "No Asshole Rule" How to build greater self-awareness as a leader Why receiving honest feedback is essential for growth ABOUT ROBERT SUTTON: Robert I. Sutton is an organizational psychologist and professor of Management Science and Engineering in the Stanford Engineering School. He has given keynote speeches to more than 200 groups in 20 countries, and served on numerous scholarly editorial boards. Sutton's work has been featured in the New York Times, BusinessWeek, The Atlantic, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and Washington Post. He is a frequent guest on various television and radio programs, and has written eight books including The Friction Project, and two edited volumes, including the bestsellers The No Asshole Rule; Good Boss, Bad Boss; and Scaling Up Excellence. About the book THE FRICTION PROJECT: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder (St. Martin's Press; January 30, 2024), bestselling authors and Stanford professors Robert I. Sutton and Hayagreeva "Huggy" Rao present a decade's worth of research on what ought to be easy and what ought to be hard in organizations, and how to change things for the better. Based on their research, case studies, and hundreds of engagements with top companies, the authors reveal just how widespread this affliction is, and provide a roadmap for readers to take up the mantle and blaze a path out of the muck. Sutton and Rao tease out the most common and destructive forms of friction, and share proven tactics, tools, and practices that can help us avert these traps and move forward. Ultimately, THE FRICTION PROJECT makes the case for a new philosophy that empowers us to build positive, productive, and humane organizations that make life better for their people and those they serve. Website:  https://www.bobsutton.net/  Order the book, THE FRICTION PROJECT - How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder: https://www.bobsutton.net/book/the-friction-project/  Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobsutton1/  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/work_matters     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. 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Confession time. I was the kid with the "I am me, I'm ok" poster taped up in my room. I was desperate to feel confident and ok, and yeah, it's embarrassing, but it helped. My mom, who was a lot like Stuart Smalley (if you remember that SNL skit, the guy who looks in the mirror and reminds himself he's good enough, smart enough, and gosh darn it, worthy), encouraged me to hang it up after a devastating seventh grade experience. My own personal Mean Girls encounter. I had just started at a new junior high, and it felt like every rule of friendship and belonging got flipped upside down overnight. Everyone I was friends with landed on the red team. I got placed on purple. I was shocked by how brutal girls I once called my besties could be. And while I found new friends eventually, something else took root first. A belief that I needed to change. That I needed to fix myself. That belief followed me for years. It played out in my first marriage, until I had a shocking awareness and awakening. There was never anything wrong with me. There was only the belief that I wasn't cool enough, smart enough, pretty enough, whatever word fits for you. This week's episode is all about that exact fallacy, the idea that you need to fix yourself.  My guest Leonard Jacobson has had nine awakenings, and what he shares about presence and the truth of who you are is something I wish my 13 year old self could've heard..  I hope this one helps you remember there's nothing in you to fix. Ever. Friend, you are good enough, smart enough, and worthy of everything you desire. You always were. Period. Bio Leonard Jacobson is an internationally recognized spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the Conscious Living Foundation. For more than four decades, he has taught a practical path of awakening based on Presence, self-awareness, and conscious living. Since his first awakening in 1981, Leonard has shared his teachings with thousands of people around the world through retreats, workshops, books, and online programs. He is the author of seven books, including Words from Silence, Embracing the Present, Bridging Heaven & Earth, Liberating Jesus, Life Beyond the Ego, and In Seach of the Light, a children's picture book. His books have been translated into numerous languages.   Key Topics Leonard Jacobson's awakening journey The nature of God and oneness Practices for awakening and presence The role of the ego in spiritual growth Revealing the truth about Jesus and Christ consciousness The importance of responsibility and self-awareness in awakening   About Leonard Jacobson Leonard Jacobson is an internationally recognized spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the Conscious Living Foundation. For over four decades he's taught a practical path to awakening rooted in presence, self-awareness, and conscious living. He's the author of seven books, including Words from Silence and Life Beyond the Ego, and his newest project, the film Liberating Jesus, offers a fresh look at Jesus's teachings through the lens of presence and unconditional love. About Your Host, Julie Reisler Julie Reisler is a heart-led intuitive guide, TEDx speaker, author, and host of The You-est You® Podcast. For over 15 years, she has helped high-achieving souls reconnect to their intuition, trust their inner guidance, and build lives rooted in inner peace and purpose. A faculty member at Georgetown University and founder of the Intuitive Life Designer® Coach Academy, Julie blends spirituality, science, positive psychology, and lived experience to help you remember and embody your You-est You.   Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode!   Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test - Your Intuition on Demand Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 50% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 50% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Julie's Private Soul Circle Membership on YouTube is Here! If you've been craving a deeper connection to your intuition, spiritual guidance, and heart-centered community, this is your invitation.

Kimberly Spencer has overcome multiple adversity in every area of life and business who learned from each challenge that ownership is essential, confidence is cultivated through cheering on your challenges, your language dictates your reality, and how to move forward with faith and vision, especially in the throes of fear. She is the founder of Crown Yourself, CEO of Communication Queens, a certified high performance coach and visibility strategist, international TEDx speaker, and author of the best-selling and multiple-award-winning book titled "Make Every Podcast Want You: How to Be So Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep From Interviewing Yourself," which was named on the "Top Books to Change Your Life in 2024." She is also the mom of three and the host of the Crown Yourself podcast.   Kimberly shares her remarkable story of determination and persistence, regarding the circumstances, from growing up with an addict for a father, struggling (and overcoming) bulimia, abusive relationships, sexual abuse, debt, and more, to scaling 4 successful businesses and having 1 successful exit, 18+ years of entrepreneurship. As if this wasn't enough, Kimberly has experienced 72 accumulative hours of natural childbirth 3 times, including free birthing her second child during lockdown in Australia, losing 3 family members and 2 family friends while being stuck in Australia during the pandemic, only to move twice in one year to end up manifesting her family's dream homestead outside of Austin, TX, complete with a small farm of donkeys, goats, and chickens.     Kimberly's enthusiasm, positive energy, infectious optimism, and valuable insights and words of wisdom as she shares her story along with her trials and her success is inspiring and encouraging as well as a powerful testimonial to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder that we are all warriors with infinite possibilities to help us create the life we want and deserve. Download this fascinating and uplifting episode to hear her story and release your inner warrior!       Connect with Kimberly: https://www.communicationqueens.com/book https://podmatch.com/hostdetail/1725482777348650da74d5e20 https://www.crownyourself.com/ https://www.facebook.com/crownyourselfnow https://x.com/realkimspencer https://www.pinterest.com/crownyourself/ https://www.youtube.com/c/crownyourself https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.spencer https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself/ https://www.tiktok.com/@crownyourself.now Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300  

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your body... but the invisible beliefs you've been wearing your entire life?In this episode of Rewiring Health, I sit down with nutritionist, behavior specialist, and TEDx speaker Carrie Lupoli to explore the powerful metaphor behind The Invisible Corset: the cultural conditioning that teaches women their worth depends on being smaller, quieter, prettier, or more accommodating.Together we unpack:Why so many women tie their worth to their appearanceHow diet culture becomes an identity—not just a behaviorThe hidden beliefs that keep you chasing "I'll be happy when..."Why confidence never comes from losing weightHow to stop outsourcing your value and reclaim your own voiceThe difference between living from conditioning versus living from your true identityIf you've ever felt like you're constantly trying to become "enough," this conversation may completely change how you see yourself.Connect with Carrie:Join the waitlist for Carrie's book: https://www.carrielupoli.com/corsettocrownFollow Carrie on Instagram, where Carrie goes live every morning: https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoConnect with Kelly:Ready to go deeper?If this episode resonated, start with my free Self-Abandonment Audit: a powerful first step to uncover where you may be putting everyone else first, overriding your needs, or talking yourself out of what you know is right for you.Get the audit here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drkellykessler.com/selfaudit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ready for more support? The Self-Respect Reset is my 4-week self-paced course designed for women who know what they need but struggle to follow through. You'll learn how to navigate guilt, build self-trust, create healthier boundaries, and stop abandoning yourself in the moments that matter most.Learn more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drkellykessler.com/selfrespectreset⁠Looking for personalized support? The Self-Loyalty Mentorship is for the woman who is ready to stop second-guessing herself, stay true to what she knows, and build the capacity to hold her boundaries and decisions with confidence even when it's uncomfortable.Learn more here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drkellykessler.com/selfloyaltymentorship⁠Website:⁠https://drkellykessler.com/⁠

Do you have some projects or new offerings that got lost along the way in their development? How did that happen? Our guest today is Dre Baldwin, who shares with us how many failures in business are actually a failure of execution. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: You may be good at lots of things, but you need to make sure you have the one thing that you own. What is the one thing you own? “Success is the pursuit of a worthy ideal.” -Earl Nightingale LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:This episode is sponsored by Zoho, https://www.zoho.com/franchise/Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/You can visit our guest's website: https://dreallday.com/Connect with our guests on social: LinkedIn:http://linkedin.com/in/DreAllDayInstagram:http://instagram.com/DreBaldwinABOUT OUR GUEST:Dre Baldwin is the founder of Work On Your Game® and a mindset, business, and performance coach who helps entrepreneurs and experts scale their businesses through discipline, systems, and strategic execution. A former professional basketball player, 4-time TEDx speaker, and author of 43 books, Dre has built a career around turning consistent action into lasting success.Today, Dre teaches business owners and leaders how to develop high-performance habits, strengthen their leadership presence, and build scalable systems that drive long-term growth. His practical approach helps entrepreneurs create a competitive advantage through discipline, accountability, and intentional execution.This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the world, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

In this episode, I sit down with intellectual property attorney, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author Wani Iris Manly to talk about what happens after you say yes to God's calling. Wani shares her remarkable journey of leaving behind a successful legal career to move to Paris without a clear plan, the years of testing that followed, and how God used that season to prepare her for a much greater purpose. We also discuss why every Christian entrepreneur needs to take legal protection seriously—from trademarks and copyrights to contracts and chargebacks. If you're navigating a season of obedience, waiting for breakthrough, or building a business you want to steward well, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and faith-filled encouragement. __________________________________________________________

Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Frédéric Guitton, who leads sales and marketing at iTargetGolf after a career across banking, startups, financial services, and investment firms, explains how driving ranges are turning dead space into an interactive, gamified experience. He walks through the company's product line, including the iTarget Night Saber target that connects to Toptracer, Inrange, and Trackman through an API, the in-bay lights that fire when a player hits their target, and the new Cash Cup Golf hole-in-one contest played with RFID balls. Guitton lays out the three levers a driving range has for revenue, why post-COVID golf growth came from entertainment rather than traditional rounds, and how instant feedback keeps a player buying one more bucket. Listeners come away with a working model of physical gamification and a reminder that designing around real human behavior beats asking people to behave better. 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 A driving range has only three levers for revenue, according to Frédéric Guitton: sell more balls, sell more food and beverage, or sell the balls for more money. Every engagement decision at iTargetGolf traces back to one of those three. iTargetGolf's first targets were powder-coated metal and looked great, but ball picker staff bumped them and metal does not give, so it bent or broke permanently. The replacement is cut from utility sewer pipe and survives 400 to 500 pounds driving over it. Post-COVID golf growth came from entertainment, not from more rounds on traditional courses. Guitton describes the driving range starting to replace the bowling alley as the family night out, which brings in an audience that never came to practice. The iTarget Night Saber target connects through an API to Toptracer, Inrange, and Trackman ball tracking, so a landed ball triggers an animation within seconds. That instant feedback is Core Drive 2 (Development and Accomplishment) delivered in the physical world. Choosing low voltage over high voltage took permitting out of the install path. A California range that signed in mid-June started its install roughly four weeks later, which turned an infrastructure decision into a sales advantage. Guitton frames the B2B2C tension plainly: the range's success drives iTargetGolf's success, so the company treats itself as a consequence of its customers' results rather than a driver of them. Topics Covered 0:00 — Opening and introduction 2:17 — Inside a week at iTargetGolf 3:25 — Favorite fail: metal targets that bend 6:34 — Sewer pipes and the strike point redesign 9:01 — The four products iTargetGolf builds 11:31 — How a general contractor started the company 14:58 — Golf as entertainment after COVID 15:57 — Three ways a driving range makes money 17:46 — Making it fun and creating new golfers 19:35 — Best practices: listen and stay locked in 22:45 — Football intelligence and instant feedback 27:47 — Outliers, favorite games, and goodbyes Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD About Frédéric Guitton Frédéric Guitton leads the sales and marketing strategy at iTargetGolf, where he is helping redefine the driving range experience through interactive down-range technology. He relocated from France to Central Florida in 1996 and built a career in banking before expanding into startups, financial services, and investment firms, developing experience across business strategy, operations, sales, marketing, and executive leadership. At iTargetGolf he works on a product line that combines interactive illuminated targets, skill-based cash prize games, and integrated ball-tracking technology to increase player engagement and open new revenue for golf facilities. His current focus is building scalable systems, strengthening customer relationships, expanding strategic partnerships, and positioning the company in the evolution of golf entertainment technology. Find the Guest Online Website: itargetgolf.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fguitton Instagram: @itarget_golf TikTok: @itarget_golf Facebook: iTargetGolf on Facebook Mentioned in This Episode Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Recommended book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Proposed guest: Scott Armstrong, involved with TGL, the indoor golf competition on ESPN Ball tracking platforms iTargetGolf integrates with: Toptracer, Inrange, Trackman Topgolf, referenced as the far end of the golf entertainment spectrum iTargetGolf products discussed: iTarget Night Saber, iTarget Strike Point, in-bay lights, and Cash Cup Golf Favorite game to watch: volleyball. Favorite sport to play: cycling. 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

If people leave your talk thinking, “She really knows her stuff,” that feels good. But it doesn't necessarily make you memorable, referable, or bookable.In this fourth and final episode of my Expert Trap series, I'm looking at three things you may be saying yes to (more content, neutrality, and the wrong room) and the identity questions underneath each one. I've done all three, and I still have to watch for them in my own presentations.You'll hear why your audience doesn't need everything you know, how a clear point of view helps your ideas travel, and how to choose speaking opportunities that make your thought leadership stronger instead of more generic. I'll also give you one practical exercise you can use right away: replacing one proof sentence with one belief sentence.In this episode, you'll learn:How too much content can become a way to prove you belongWhy staying neutral can make your message harder to rememberHow to know when a speaking opportunity is the wrong roomThe identity shift from expert to thought leaderWhy expertise builds trust, but your point of view makes you referable and bookableThe difference between a proof sentence and a belief sentenceAbout 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/481/ Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxRelated Podcast Episodes:Episodes 478-481: Expert Trap SeriesEpisode 463: The Connection Formula of Expertise + Story: Live Signature Talks from Thought Leader Academy GradsEpisode 458: Same Message, Different Medium: Why Your Talk Isn't Landing (and How to Fix It)

What if your greatest heartbreak became the foundation for your greatest purpose? In this inspiring conversation, Jessica Moyer shares how faith, mindset, healthy habits, and God's grace helped her overcome unimaginable loss and build a life of lasting wellness.Life doesn't always go according to plan. Sometimes it knocks the wind out of us. Whether you're navigating grief, burnout, stress, health struggles, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation will encourage you to take your next step toward healing.In this episode of the Visibly Fit Podcast, I sit down with wellness expert, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and creator of the REAL Framework, Jessica Moyer, to talk about what it truly takes to move from survival mode into thriving.Jessica vulnerably shares the heartbreaking loss of her infant son, the difficult seasons that followed, and how those experiences shaped her passion for helping women create sustainable health without chasing quick fixes.Podcast Chapters[00:00] Podcast Preview[00:58] Topic and Guest Introduction[03:46] Jessica's Life-Changing Story[05:17] Losing Her Infant Son[07:28] Healing Through Grief[11:10] From Survival to Thriving[13:24] The R.E.A.L. Framework Explained[16:04] Helping Women Build Healthy Habits[18:02] Overcoming Perfectionism & Anorexia[22:07] Why Quick Fixes Don't Work[24:00] Real Client Success Stories[26:22] Triumph Through the Tears[28:08] Jessica's 5G Mindset[31:24] Final Encouragement for Your Health Journey[32:42] Connect with Jessica Moyer[33:38] ConclusionResources mentioned:• Jessica Moyer Website: jessica-moyer.com• Visibly Fit™ 7-Week Accelerator Program: getvisiblyfit.comConnect with today's guest:Facebook: @jessica.s.moyer.9 Jessica Moyer is a TEDx speaker, Amazon bestselling author, certified wellness, leadership, nutrition, and hormone coach, and the creator of the REAL Framework. With more than 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Jessica helps high-achieving women build sustainable habits that improve metabolic health, hormone balance, resilience, and overall well-being without burnout. A former gym owner, international model, and reality TV competitor, she is also the host of the REAL Wellness Podcast and author of Triumph Through the Tears. Jessica's inspiring journey through profound personal loss has fueled her passion for helping others move from surviving to thriving through faith, practical wellness strategies, and intentional living. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Jason, and their family, and continues to encourage people around the world to embrace healthier, purpose-filled lives.P.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.

At 20 years old, Queen Margaret University student Laura Stevenson traveled from Scotland to Martha's Vineyard for a six-month study abroad internship. At the time, it felt like nothing more than a graduation requirement. She had no idea she was living through a defining moment.In this episode of Stories of Change & Creativity, Laura reflects on the experience that changed her life.  And she didn't recognize it until years later. Together, we explore how defining moments sometimes reveal their true value - in the rear view mirror.Laura shares how living and working in the United States helped build her confidence and independence. It wasn't until she began helping students prepare for their own international experiences that she realized the greatest value of study abroad wasn't the work itself—it was the personal growth that came from stepping outside her comfort zone.So far, Laura has traveled to nearly 50 countries and serves as an International Officer at Queen Margaret University.  In this role, she helps students recognize the life-changing value of international education while they're still living it.As I listened to Laura's story, I was reminded that defining moments rarely jump up and grab us. Sometimes we only understand their significance when we look back and connect the dots. I certainly can relate.In This EpisodeWhy Laura almost overlooked one of the most important experiences of her lifeHow a study abroad internship became a defining momentWhy reflection is essential to personal growthHow international experiences prepare us for life—not just careersLaura's passion for travel, including why Paris captured her heartDid you enjoy this episode? send me a text! Stories of Change & Creativity explores the defining moments that shape who we become—and the lessons we learn along the way. Hosted by professor, storyteller, and proud Texan Judy Oskam. Together, we explore what happened and what we learn from the experiences that define us. Whether you're navigating a career transition, seeking personal growth or looking for inspiration to take your next step, you'll discover practical wisdom you can apply to your own life.Learn, grow, teach.   Do you have an idea for a guest interview?  Please let me know. Check out my TEDx talk.  Why you should take action - then figure it out.

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . This week I am talking with Rana Gujral, author of the new book The AI Instinct: The Future of AI and Human Decision-Making, a deeply thoughtful, expansive, and philosophical book, like its author. Rana is CEO of Behavioral Signals, creating systems that infer intent, emotion, and deception risk from voice, deployed in application from financial services to defense. He has a TEDx talk with a million views, has keynoted at the World Government Summit and World Economic Forum, and was named Most Influential CEO by CEO Monthly. We talk about Rana's idea of artificial general experience, whether we need AI with persistent memory and universal awareness, whether AGI needs a physical experience of the world - what we call a world model – and what video generation models reveal about that, the role of empathy, whether AGI will come through an understanding that we consciously design or through emerging from a sufficiently complex general design, whether we ourselves are stochastic parrots, and AI as augmenting vs replacing human judgement. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

Shame around failure and rejection isolates physicians and fuels burnout. Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. René Roberts explore why, and what failure actually teaches us instead. Dr. René Roberts is a board-certified family medicine physician, a three-time Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and a TEDx speaker who got into medicine the hard way — rejected by every school she applied to for three years and failing her boards not once but twice. For years, she hid her story from almost everyone in her life. In this conversation, she and Jessie unpack the real cost of that hiding, why vulnerability is a skill worth practicing, and why how we receive someone else's vulnerability matters just as much as the courage it takes to share it. What We Explore Why failure and rejection are data, not evidence of inadequacy How shame fuels isolation and physician burnout Why the physicians who've struggled the most often become the most connected ones The overlooked role of the receiver — why not trying to fix someone's story is its own skill, and one that's rarely talked about Why elegant vulnerability changes culture faster than perfection does What it means to model wellness and vulnerability for the next generation of physicians Pearls of Wisdom Failure is data. It is not a personality trait or a scarlet letter to wear. The struggles that feel most disqualifying often become the equipment that makes you a better doctor. Hiding shame has a cost. It isolates us from our colleagues and from ourselves, and that isolation is part of what burns us out. Patients don't want a perfect doctor. They want a human doctor who understands what it's like to be given bad news. Sometimes the most healing thing you can do is just receive someone's story without trying to fix it. It's not what stops you. It's what you choose to do next. Reflection Questions Is there a failure or rejection you've never told anyone about? Where have you mistaken inadequacy for evidence, instead of equipment? What might shift for you and your colleagues if you were willing to show up with a bit more vulnerability? Are you someone people feel safe being vulnerable with — do you listen, or do you try to fix? What would change if leaders in your workplace modeled vulnerability instead of self-sacrifice? Ways to Work With Jessie 1:1 Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.com CME Wellness Retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Jessie's Blog: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog  Podcast Page: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

In Episode 360 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy sits down with communication expert, leadership coach, and bestselling author Salvatore Manzi to explore why the clearest voice in the room often becomes the most influential. After losing his voice during an early speaking experience, Salvatore dedicated more than two decades to understanding the neuroscience, psychology, and storytelling principles behind powerful communication. Today, he helps executives, entrepreneurs, TEDx speakers, and global organizations transform complex ideas into clear and compelling messages that move people to action.Kelly and Salvatore discuss how introverted leaders can command attention without pretending to be extroverts, why people do not care who you are until they understand how much you care, and how storytelling makes ideas memorable. They also unpack the biggest shift Salvatore made in his career: stopping the effort to sell and beginning to genuinely connect. From speaking with confidence and communicating bold ideas to developing memorable talking points and leading with authenticity, this episode offers practical strategies for anyone who wants to become a stronger communicator and a more influential leader.Key Takeaways: Clear communication is a skill that can be learned, practised, and continuously improved.The clearest voice often carries more influence than the loudest voice.Start with your audience's needs before introducing yourself, your ideas, or your agenda.Stop trying to sell and focus on building genuine human connection.Bold ideas become persuasive when people understand why they matter to them.Stories make information easier to understand, remember, and act upon.Strong business stories move through three stages: pain, process, and measurable outcome.Metaphors and analogies turn complex information into ideas people can immediately understand.Prepare concise answers to the questions you receive most often so you can speak confidently under pressure.Great speakers strengthen their skills by experimenting with new delivery techniques outside their comfort zones.Get in Touch with SalvatoreLearn more about Salvatore Manzi's leadership communication coaching, speaking, workshops, and free resources:Website: https://www.salvatoremanzi.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatorejmanziBuy Clear and CompellingDiscover Salvatore's practical frameworks for turning complex ideas into clear, memorable, and influential communication.Book information: https://www.salvatoremanzi.com/bookAmazon: Buy Clear and Compelling

 Tom Pullen | Director, Innovinco , Author of INNOVATOR Tom Pullen is an innovation expert, author of INNOVATOR, and founder of Innovinco®, a firm accelerating growth in global corporations. Formerly the Global Innovation Director at Danone, he helps companies build innovation culture, capability, and confidence. He is also a speaker and creator of the Innovinco® Way® framework. Key Expertise & BackgroundFounder of Innovinco®: Founded in 2017, the firm specializes in driving growth through structured innovation for large enterprises, including Unilever, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Danone.Corporate Innovation Leader: Spent 18 years in major corporations (Boots, Mars, Danone) before transitioning to advisory roles.Author & Speaker: Author of the book INNOVATOR and an award-winning keynote/TEDx speaker.Academic & Creator: Holds an Executive MBA with an Innovation major from HEC Paris, where he also teaches, and developed the INNOVATOR Way® framework. Core PhilosophyActionable Innovation: Focuses on moving from theory to practical application to boost innovation performance.Overcoming Corporate Barriers: Helps companies move beyond "safe" incrementalism to tackle the challenges of culture and execution in large organizations.Defining Innovation: Defines it as a combination of novelty, value creation, and real-world existence, rather than just ideas.  Tom Pullen is an innovation expert, author of INNOVATOR, and founder of Innovinco®, a firm accelerating growth in global corporations. Formerly the Global Innovation Director at Danone, he helps companies build innovation culture, capability, and confidence. He is also a speaker and creator of the Innovinco® Way® framework. Key Expertise & BackgroundFounder of Innovinco®: Founded in 2017, the firm specializes in driving growth through structured innovation for large enterprises, including Unilever, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Danone.Corporate Innovation Leader: Spent 18 years in major corporations (Boots, Mars, Danone) before transitioning to advisory roles.Author & Speaker: Author of the book INNOVATOR and an award-winning keynote/TEDx speaker.Academic & Creator: Holds an Executive MBA with an Innovation major from HEC Paris, where he also teaches, and developed the INNOVATOR Way® framework. Core PhilosophyActionable Innovation: Focuses on moving from theory to practical application to boost innovation performance.Overcoming Corporate Barriers: Helps companies move beyond "safe" incrementalism to tackle the challenges of culture and execution in large organizations.Defining Innovation: Defines it as a combination of novelty, value creation, and real-world existence, rather than just ideas.  

What if one of history's oldest and most mysterious secrets has been hiding in plain sight?Footprints of the Gods explores the fascinating and controversial phenomenon of polydactylism—the presence of extra fingers or toes—and its mysterious connection to ancient civilizations, myths, and human origins. Across cultures and centuries, references to extra digits appear in Sumerian texts, biblical accounts, folklore, and indigenous traditions, often linked to giants, gods, and the earliest humans.Authors Jim Vieira and Greg Maestro take readers on a compelling investigative journey, uncovering evidence from ancient artifacts, rock art, and historical narratives that challenge conventional views of our past. With meticulous research and a fresh perspective, they reveal patterns that suggest this unusual genetic trait may hold deeper significance than previously believed.Blending archaeology, history, and alternative research, this thought-provoking book invites readers to question long-held assumptions and reconsider humanity's origins. Whether you're fascinated by ancient mysteries, hidden history, or unexplained phenomena, Footprints of the Gods offers a captivating and eye-opening exploration that will leave you thinking long after the final page.JIM VIEIRA is a stonemason, researcher and writer. As well as exploring and writing about the stone sites of New England, he has written for Ancient American magazine, The Heretic (UK) and local newspapers. In 2012 he created the online blog The Daily Giant that showcased a giant report every day for nearly two years. He controversially had his TEDx talk removed from the internet (much like Graham Hancock and Rupert Sheldrake). He is star of the History Channel TV shows Search for the Lost Giants (2014) and Roanoke: Search for the Lost Colony (2015) with his brother Bill. He lives in Ashfield, Massachusetts. www.jimvieira.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

What happens when we slow down long enough to truly see another human being?In this deeply thoughtful episode of Message in the Middle, Marianne sits down with Jody Zarn, an author, corporate trainer, and TEDx speaker whose life changed after buying a cup of coffee for a man named Leroy who was experiencing homelessness.What began as one small act of kindness became a life-changing friendship that challenged everything Jody thought she understood about trauma, mental illness, dignity, and human connection. As she slowly earned Leroy's trust, she discovered a man whose story, intelligence, pain, and humanity were far more layered than the labels people placed on him.Together, Marianne and Jody explore the emotional tension between helping and rescuing, the invisible ways trauma shapes us all, and why so many people today are quietly carrying the ache of feeling unseen.This conversation is emotional, nuanced, hopeful, and a reminder that every human being has a story beneath the surface.Connect with Jody:  https://www.jodyzarn.comhttps://mybook.to/JodyZarn Connect with Marianne:Website:  Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlistsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966Email:  Contact | Message In The Middle with MarianneSubscribe to Message In the Middle:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLeave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in the Middle podcas...

Can paying closer attention to beauty, goodness, and everyday moments help us find greater hope, resilience, and purpose in a world that often feels overwhelming? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Maria Sirois, Psy.D., on her Nautilus award-winning book The Generous Exchange: How Attention to Beauty, Goodness and Excellence Restores Us and Our World.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Maria Sirois, Psy.D. has spent more than three decades in the board rooms of business, bedsides of the dying and everywhere in between to do one thing:  offer the data, stories, tools and perspectives that enable us to cultivate resilience, health, wisdom and a greater capacity to lead ourselves and others well, no matter the strain or suffering of the moment. As a resilience expert, positive psychologist and international consultant, she is known for her authenticity, wisdom and compassion. She is a 2-time TEDx speaker and the author of three books: the newly released, The Generous Exchange:  How Attention to Beauty, Goodness and Excellence Restores Us and Our World, A Short Course in Happiness After Loss (And Other Dark, Difficult Times) and Every Day Counts.  www.mariasirois.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/05KnCErJ Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne 

In this first Stage Thoughts episode, I explore the difference between being a speaker and becoming a thought leader. While great speakers educate and inspire, thought leaders shift perspectives by giving people a new way to see familiar challenges. I share why your unique point of view—not the amount of content you create or the number of stages you stand on—is what ultimately makes people remember you and recommend you. I also challenge you to think beyond what you do and focus on what you want to be known for. Discover how developing a clear, consistent perspective can shape your signature message, strengthen your speaking opportunities, and position you as the go-to expert in your industry. If you're ready to clarify your message and leverage speaking as a business growth strategy, you'll also hear how a Speaker Clarity Call can help you take the next step. Book a free Speaker Clarity Call: www.calendly.com/martaspirk/storytostage   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 Burnout doesn't just exhaust you. It silently erodes your most important relationships. Aurora Method Coaching helps high-achieving women uncover the root beliefs driving their relationship conflicts and burnout, moving them from emotional reactivity to calm, clarity, and confidence. Ready to restore connection?Book your FREE consultation at meetwithtracy.coach  

How can you strengthen your attention and perform at your best under pressure? In this episode of 2 Minutes of Motivation, Kristel Bauer shares three simple, science-backed strategies to help you improve your focus when it matters most. Whether you're preparing for a presentation, leading a meeting, or navigating a high-pressure moment, these actionable insights can help you stay focused on what matters most. Key Takeaways: How to recognize what's pulling your attention away Simple ways to redirect your focus in high-pressure moments Healthy habits that can strengthen your attention and resilience over time If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow the Live Greatly podcast for more short mindset boosts and conversations with world-class leaders, authors, and experts focused on leadership, resilience, well-being, and sustainable high performance. If you're looking to support your team with sustainable high performance, resilience, and clear decision-making in high-pressure environments, Kristel brings these strategies to organizations through engaging keynote experiences. Learn more: www.livegreatly.co  Hosted by Kristel Bauer, keynote speaker, author, and performance expert. Kristel delivers high-impact keynotes on: Peak performance Burnout prevention Leadership development Workplace well-being Sustainable success

He was terminated twice. He filed for divorce. He gained 60 pounds and drank on the highs AND the lows. Then May 5, 2018, he walked out of an AA meeting and hasn't touched alcohol since.   Nick Jonsson is a licensed specialized counselor, best-selling author of Executive Loneliness (the book coined a term that now has its own dedicated Wikipedia page), leads one of Asia's largest networks of senior executives, is a TEDx speaker on sleep, and an Ironman triathlete who splits time between Sweden and Asia. He's also the father of a 17-year-old son and a working husband.   In this conversation, Nick and Ted go deep on the drift that destroys high-performing men — the anxious-overachiever wound that made them successful in the first place, the 68% of executives who have nobody to confide in (per Harvard Business Review), the corporate stigma that keeps men silent even when they know better, the KLM Tenerife disaster that shows what fear of speaking up actually costs, and Nick's 5-Step framework from Executive Loneliness for the man ready to come back.   Plus the through-line Nick applies to triathlon, executive coaching, marriage, sleep, and time — the "principles that work in this work in all areas of life" reframe that turned a mediocre triathlete into an Ironman PR-setter and a man 60 pounds lighter with 30 years of marriage ahead of him.   If you're a high-performing man between 25 and 55 with more contacts than you have people to actually call — this one's for you.   Key insights from this episode: The anxious-overachiever wound that made you successful (and why healing it doesn't kill your edge) Why 68% of senior executives have nobody to confide in — and why 84% won't even tell HR Multiple purposes, not one — the "keep steady in the middle" reframe from 12-step recovery The KLM Tenerife disaster — what fear of speaking up actually costs Nick's 5-Step framework from Executive Loneliness Take Stock. Who Can You Talk To. Get Healthy. (Plus what comes next.) Sober since May 5, 2018 — the exposure sequence that changed everything Sleep half an hour more, break your Ironman PR (Nick's TEDx origin) Removing the TV from the bedroom — and other things Nick surrendered Own your shit — Nick's final answer, the biggest transformation of his life   Chapters: 00:00 The confession — terminated twice, 60 pounds, drinking on emotions  01:00 Welcome brother — Ted's intro  01:26 What keeps high-performing men isolated?  02:06 The anxious-overachiever wound  03:04 The wound that made you successful (and the fear of healing it)  05:44 Multiple purposes vs. one why  07:20 Keep steady in the middle  08:35 The Harvard 68% stat  09:58 Nick's own survey (30% / 75% / 84%)  11:00 If you break a leg you see a doctor. If you break your emotions, you hide.  11:43 Therapy as maintenance, not crisis  13:21 Stigma, the corporate ladder, and resilience  15:22 Real-world consequences of vulnerability  18:10 The KLM Tenerife disaster  20:19 Chernobyl, night shift, and mistakes made from silence  22:13 Step 1 — Take Stock  23:31 Step 2 — Who Can You Talk To  25:19 The May 5, 2018 exposure sequence (wife, doctor, friend)  27:00 The tribe found — the urge lifted  27:49 The primal fear of rejection 29:14 The three people you'd call at 2 a.m.  30:30 Build safe spaces in the good times  31:32 Being discerning with who you offload to  32:56 The through-line — from recovery to triathlon  34:23 Applying the same principles to everything  35:00 Signing up for a triathlon tribe (coach, cycling club, swim academy, running club)  36:14 The sleep experiment — 30 days of half an hour more  37:00 The TEDx that came from sleeping more  37:34 Ted on the sleep struggle  39:48 Discipline, accountability, and "just keep going"  41:19 The Ironman as a mini-life  41:50 Ted on Hyrox  44:06 How Nick manages time (paid to remove the bedroom TV)  44:45 Say a lot of no. Hit many birds with one stone.  45:30 Cycling with his 17-year-old son  47:09 Where to find Nick and Executive Loneliness  48:36 Own your shit — the biggest transformation  49:53 Outro and Ted's recap

What if the things we assume about health are only part of the story?In this episode,, I sit down with Chris Burres, founder and chief scientist of My Vital C, author, podcast host, and someone whose path into health and longevity started in a place he never expected.We talk about the moment a research study changed everything, what mitochondria actually do, and why asking better questions may matter more than chasing quick answers.This conversation moves between science and curiosity, from how supplements are regulated to the complexity of translating research into real life. Chris also shares the story behind ESS60, the role of oxidative stress, and what led him from carbon nanomaterials into the wellness world.Whether you love geeking out on health, enjoy exploring new ideas, or simply want to think differently about what helps us feel our best, this one will stretch your perspective.In this episode, we explore:The unexpected study that shifted Chris's entire careerWhy longevity research is more complicated than headlines suggestWhat mitochondria have to do with energy, sleep, and wellbeingThe reality of supplement regulation and consumer awarenessHow curiosity can open doors we never planned to walk throughResources & LinksOne-page links: https://www.myvitalc.com/shareWebsite: https://www.myvitalc.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc/Special offers up to 40% discount + free 18 Biohacking Tips available: https://www.myvitalc.com/theadventure/Adventure on!Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit

Why Feeling Good About Yourself Matters After Betrayal with Jasmin El Kordi of Bluelene After betrayal, it can feel like every thought, every conversation, and every part of your life gets hijacked by infidelity. You are trying to understand what happened, protect yourself legally and financially, regulate your nervous system, and figure out what comes next. But what if part of healing is also allowing yourself moments of normalcy, confidence, curiosity, and even fun? In this episode, Lora Cheadle talks about the importance of titrating betrayal recovery so your entire life does not become consumed by pain, processing, and problem-solving. She shares why simple experiences such as listening to music, dancing, learning something new, taking care of your skin, or feeling good in your body can help interrupt obsessive loops and support nervous system regulation. Lora is joined by Jasmin El Kordi of Bluelene Advanced Skincare for a conversation about stress, aging, confidence, skincare, and the science behind topical methylene blue. Together, they explore how stress can affect the skin, why looking in the mirror after betrayal can feel so painful, and how caring for yourself on the outside can sometimes help you reconnect with yourself on the inside. This is not about vanity. It is about remembering that you are still alive, still worthy, still allowed to feel beautiful, and still allowed to enjoy your life while you heal. Top 3 Takeaways Betrayal recovery has to be titrated. Healing matters, but not every moment of your life has to revolve around infidelity, deep processing, or hard conversations. Feeling good about yourself supports regulation. Confidence, beauty, laughter, music, movement, and small acts of self-care can help your nervous system exhale. Your body knows when something feels aligned. Whether you are making decisions about your relationship, your work, your healing, or your next chapter, your body often registers truth before your mind can explain it. Favorite Quote “Not all betrayal recovery has to be specifically about betrayal recovery.” About Jasmin El Kordi Jasmin El Kordi is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the technology, telecommunications, and wellness industries. Prior to co-founding Bluelene, she held executive and leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies including Sprint, Cisco, and NCR, as well as serving as Vice President for the European consumer goods company Prisma Natural. After graduating Summa cum Laude from the University of Maryland, she shifted her focus to the intersection of longevity science and personal care. As CEO, Jasmin has led Mblue Labs from a university research project into an award-winning, globally recognized biotech platform. Bluelene  is a patented, biotech-driven skincare and hair growth brand built on the anti-aging powers of Methylene Blue The Science: Originally researched as a treatment for Progeria (a rapid-aging childhood disease) at the University of Maryland, scientist Kan Cao discovered that Methylene Blue continuously cycles to support cellular defense and energy. It continuously stimulates skin cells to produce collagen and elastin while extending the healthy lifespan of the cells themselves. The Benefits: Unlike traditional anti-aging ingredients like retinol—which can encourage cell death—Methylene Blue actively repairs DNA damage, reduces oxidative stress, and significantly boosts skin hydration and firmness. Product Line: Bluelene offers a wide range of products tailored to all ages, from Gen-Zers preventing damage to older demographics focusing on deep anti-aging. The line features bestsellers like their Daily Moisturizer, Eye Cream, and an elasticity cream specifically formulated to maintain skin structure. Resources & Links Learn more about Blue Lene Advanced Skincare: bluelean.com Use code LORA25 for a discount on Blue Lene products. Use code RADIO20 for 20% off as mentioned in the sponsor message. LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. 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Send us Fan MailThere are moments in life when we realize that the harder we push, the more stuck we seem to be.What if the answer isn't more effort, but a different understanding of how life itself works?In this conversation, we explore what it really means to get out of our own way, the difference between effort and flow, why so many people feel stuck despite doing everything "right," and how understanding the deeper principles that govern life can transform the way we approach health, business, relationships, and purpose.My guest Jennifer Hough is a #1 international bestselling author of UNSTUCK: The Physics of Getting Out of Your Own Way, a TEDx speaker, CEO of The Wide Awakening, and an International award-winning trainer.Jennifer has spent decades helping doctors, educators, CEOs, and organizations understand what she calls the physics of flow — the principles that govern not only our health and well-being, but also our abundance, leadership, and fulfillment.If you've ever felt stuck in life, this conversation is for you.I absolutely loved it and I hope you will too!CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: Website: http://www.thewideawakening.com/Email: support@thewideawakening.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewideawakening/Book: UnstuckDownload my FREE eBook: A Weekend of Feeling GreatIf you enjoyed this episode, please FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE!! Rates and reviews help the message get to more people! Thanks!Good is What Makes You Feel Well is Mamma Terra's PodcastCONNECT WITH MAMMA TERRA HEALTH COACHING:Instagram: @mammaterrahcSchedule a FREE Discovery call Sign up for my free weekly newsletter: HEREBuy my book Living Your Best Life in CollegeTake the 2-minute Wellness QuizIntro Music "Levitar" credits to Ricardo Ulpiano, Thiago Peixoto, Marcelo Luciano Menino, and Anderson Rodrigo de Oliveira.Podcast art credits to Caroline Kohls Thanks for tuning in!

Send us Fan MailThe most important inheritance conversations are about trust, context, and relationships.Emily Bouchard, TEDx speaker, founder of Family Focused Wealth, and host of the Wealth Coherence Podcast joins Tony on the Get Ready Before Life Happens podcast to talk about why families need safe, transparent conversations around money, trust, and inheritance.They explore how trust, communication, and shared values help families build resilience, prepare beneficiaries, and reduce the emotional impact of inheritance and loss.Key Takeaways

What actually helps someone recover from anorexia? After developing anorexia as a teenager, Tiffany Luxford spent approximately two years receiving inpatient treatment. Today, she is fully recovered and using her lived experience to improve how eating disorders are understood and supported. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Tiffany joins Dr Marianne Trent to share what genuinely helped her recover, what she wishes had been different during treatment, and why compassion, connection and feeling understood matter. Together, they explore the emotional distress behind eating disorders, the role of trauma, control and self-criticism, and why separating the person from the eating disorder can help reduce shame and blame. Whether you have experienced an eating disorder, are supporting someone through recovery or work within mental health services, this conversation offers valuable insight and hope. #AnorexiaRecovery #EatingDisorderRecovery #PsychologyActually Highlights 00:00 Understanding the person behind the eating disorder 01:02 Avoiding triggering imagery and numbers 02:43 Eating disorders are more than physical symptoms 03:31 Understanding distress and control 05:03 Loving food while living with anorexia 06:19 Tiffany's experience of anorexia and inpatient treatment 08:59 How compassion can support recovery 09:14 Separating the person from the eating disorder 10:36 What Tiffany needed during treatment 12:35 The role of trauma 13:33 What full recovery feels like 14:53 Can eating disorder thoughts return? 16:16 Rebuilding a healthier relationship with exercise 17:14 Moving beyond comparison 19:38 Externalising the eating disorder 22:35 Reducing shame and self-blame 23:41 The value of lived experience 25:45 Why recovery stories matter 28:21 Tiffany's TEDx talk and The Recovery Wave 30:07 Final thoughts Links:

If you can't stop thinking about the thing you want and your life still isn't reflecting it, the problem may not be your vision. It may be that you need it. Join Cathy's Circle https://www.cathyheller.com/cathys-circle/ In this episode of Everything Is Energy, Cathy Heller sits down with Tracy Litt, founder of The School of Becoming and international bestselling author of Worthy Human, for a conversation about manifestation, self-abandonment, emotional expression, and what it actually takes to become the version of you who already has it. Tracy is a TEDx speaker licensed in professional coaching, neurology, somatics, and hypnotherapy, and she was named one of SUCCESS Magazine's Top 125 Global Thought Leaders. She went from single mother on food stamps to building a seven-figure company, and her institute integrates consciousness, neuroscience, healing, and energetics. She is also the rare teacher who is both deeply loving and ruthlessly precise, which is why women feel safe enough with her to do the biggest work of their lives. This is not a vision board conversation. It's a look at why desire coming from need repels the thing you want, why the micro moments decide your trajectory, and why rage is holy work. In this episode, you'll learn: Why desire registers twice on the frequency scale, once as the lowest state and once as the highest, and how to tell which one you're in The come from test: if you want it to fix a problem, that is low consciousness dressed up as high consciousness Connected to everything, attached to nothing, and why letting go of the need is what closes the gap If you are given a vision, you are a visionary, and why no one else will ever see it the way you do The habit that undoes your progress: taking ten steps toward the vision and then looking down to check if it's there yet Why the most powerful healing move is not going back to fix her, it's being the evolved version of you right now What "decide" actually means, and why deciding from a retreat high is adrenaline, not truth The reason good vibes only culture is making people sicker, and what suppressed emotion does to the body Why a woman is not back in her power until she is back in her body This episode is for the woman who has read the books, done the breathwork, and can name every block she has, and still finds herself saying yes when her body said no. If you have been waiting for permission to want what you want without justifying it, this conversation is it. Join Cathy's membership This Abundant Life http://cathyheller.com/life Listen to Everything is Energy on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2JjyyM1 or Spotify https://spoti.fi/3bKK13W Follow Cathy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/ Want to work with Cathy? cathyheller.com/work-with-me The School of Becoming and The Becoming House https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/ Download the School of Becoming app free for Tracy's weekly Frequency Shift audios Follow Tracy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thetracylitt/ Read Tracy's book Worthy Human Watch Tracy's TEDx talk, Dear Fear, It's Not You, It's Me Timestamps 00:00 Why does the thing you want keep not showing up? 05:53 Is it your desire, or are you fixing a problem? 08:17 Connected to everything, attached to nothing 09:05 How The Becoming House got manifested 16:06 What Tracy told every person who touched the property 22:41 If you have a vision, you are a visionary 24:35 The habit that sends you back to square one 28:17 The birthday weekend Cathy almost gave away 33:28 Why telling the truth feels so hard 36:16 The most powerful healing thing you can do 41:19 Can you be spiritual and still want the nice thing? 53:20 What "decide" actually means 1:06:42 The iced tea that changed Cathy's career 1:14:46 Why rage is holy work 1:19:54 What good vibes only is doing to your body #Manifestation #EmotionalHealing #NervousSystemHealing #SelfLove #PersonalTransformation #HealingJourney #Abundance

Are you chronically late, stressed, and frazzled? Feel like you never have enough time to do what you really want and need to do? Here's the reality: Until you can manage your time, you'll always feel out of control. Poor  time management isn't just making you late. It's quietly stealing your life. If you feel buried, behind, overcommitted, and weirdly guilty all the time, this episode is going to hit hard. Because the problem may not be that you're lazy, scattered, or “bad at time management.” The real problem is that you're saying yes to everything and accidentally saying no to the life you actually want. I'm sitting down with Samantha Lane, TEDx speaker and founder of Origami Day, to talk about the simple time management shift that can help you stop living on autopilot. Here's the uncomfortable (but also liberating and life-changing) truth: You don't have a time problem. You have a choosing problem. Listen to learn: Why poor time management is really a life-management problem The brutal truth about your 168 hours each week How every “yes” secretly becomes a “no” Why your to-do list will never actually be done The simple weekly planning ritual that can calm the chaos If you've been trying to become more disciplined, more productive, more organized, and somehow still feel like you're failing, this conversation will help you stop blaming yourself and start choosing your life on purpose. You're not behind.You're just ready to choose differently. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Shopify —  Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you'll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠

It's another biohacking daily routine.  If you are a type A personality (most biohackers are) you'll enjoy this, and you might need it too.  Martha Carlin: Founder of BiotiQuest Probiotics and The BioCollective. Speaker at the White House Microbiome Initiative. TEDx speaker. Author of Connected, out now. Visit www.biotiquest.com and www.thebiocollective.com  

377: Stop Pushing Harder: How Great Nonprofits Build Momentum (Suzanne Smith)Episode SummaryNonprofit leaders are exhausted, pushing harder and still feeling stuck. Suzanne Smith, Founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, offers a different path. Drawing on sixteen years of consulting and her forthcoming book, The Nonprofit Flywheel, she reframes Jim Collins's flywheel for the social sector: translate business practices, don't transplant them. Suzanne walks through the six elements, impact, brand, revenue, and operations, held together by culture and governance, and explains why momentum builds only when all six align. She shares proof from the TACA arts accelerator in Dallas, where participating organizations saw average budgets rise roughly 40 percent and foundation support climb 77 percent, then challenges leaders to rethink old norms through what she calls Nonprofit 2.0. Listeners walk away with a practical diagnostic for finding the friction in their own organizations and a reminder that lasting impact comes from working smarter, not harder.About SuzanneSuzanne Smith is the Founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, a social change agency in Dallas, Texas, that helps nonprofits, government agencies, and cross-sector systems move from stuck to strategic. Describing herself as “trilingual” in nonprofit, government, and business, Suzanne began her career as a lobbyist after earning a government degree from the University of Texas, then went on to complete her MBA at Duke, where she studied social entrepreneurship under pioneer Greg Dees. Over the past sixteen years she has founded nonprofits, served as a board chair, and taught the next generation of social entrepreneurs as an educator and consultant. She writes the Social TrendSpotter newsletter, a top nonprofit publication on Substack, and her TEDx talk, Everyone Is a Changemaker, reflects her belief that anyone can make a difference. She calls herself half therapist, half mechanic, a nod to her therapist mother and her love of finding the right tools to get unstuck.ResourcesConnect with Suzanne on LinkedIn; Social Impact Architects; MeetSuzanne.comVisit Suzanne's Book WebsiteSocial TrendSpotter - Suzanne's weekly newsletter on the future of the social sectorTEDx talk: Everyone Is a ChangemakerThe Nonprofit Flywheel: A Playbook for Sustainable Growth, Smarter Strategy, and Lasting Impact by Suzanne Smith, launching August 2026, with a free digital edition and companion resourcesThe Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) by David EmeraldLearn more about Inperium, a nonprofit that helps health and human services organizations grow without sacrificing their mission: Inperium.orgFollow Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership at www.armstrongmcguire.com/podcastsFind more leadership resources at ArmstrongMcGuire.com

Most people spend years chasing success... only to discover it doesn't satisfy the deeper questions of life.In this thought-provoking conversation, Kevin McNulty sits down with entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author Larry Kesslin to explore a different path—one built on joy, purpose, service, and authentic human connection.Larry shares the experiences that transformed his life—from leaving corporate America, to life-changing trips to Africa, to discovering what he calls The Joy Molecule.Together they discuss:- Why success often leaves people feeling empty- The difference between happiness and joy- Identity, purpose, and meaning- Human connection in an AI-driven world- Why serving others changes us more than them- How our thoughts shape our lives- What it means to truly "wake up"Whether you're successful but still searching... or simply wondering what matters most, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the idea of living with joy and living well.Connect with LarryWebsite: https://5-dots.comLinkedIn: @larrykesslinEmail: Larry@LarryKesslin.comBook: The Joy Molecule - https://a.co/d/0fGWebWuConnect with Kevinhttps://linktr.ee/kevinmcnultyWatch on YT: https://youtu.be/YXID0iCYJjQ

What does your gut have to do with your hormones, mood, weight, and menopause symptoms? Potentially more than you realize. In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, NP, to explore the complex relationship between gut health, hormonal changes, nutrition, and weight management during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Cynthia shares how a personal health crisis changed the direction of her work and led her to take a deeper look at the gut microbiome. Together, she and Dr. Tassone discuss why digestive symptoms often change during midlife, how chronic stress can disrupt the gut, and why weight-loss resistance is rarely caused by one single issue. They also address some of the most common nutrition mistakes women make, including under-eating protein, relying heavily on processed foods, consuming more carbohydrates than their bodies tolerate well, and overlooking the impact of alcohol on sleep, metabolism, and weight-loss goals. You'll also hear their perspectives on restrictive diets, gut testing, supplements, fermented foods, plant diversity, and the importance of choosing high-quality dietary fats. This conversation is not about following another rigid wellness protocol. It is about understanding how your gut, hormones, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle work together—and making informed choices that support your health during midlife. In this episode, you'll learn: Why gut health can change during perimenopause and menopause How the gut microbiome may influence hormones, mood, and digestion Why chronic stress can affect both digestive and metabolic health The many factors that can contribute to weight-loss resistance Why women need adequate protein to preserve muscle as they age How alcohol can interfere with sleep, metabolism, and weight management Why processed foods can make overeating easier The potential limitations of highly restrictive diets, including carnivore diets How gastrointestinal testing may uncover concerns such as H. pylori Why supplements should be selected based on individual needs The benefits of adding fermented foods to your diet Why Cynthia recommends aiming for 30 different plant varieties each week What to consider when purchasing olive oil How women can feel more empowered, not restricted, by their nutrition choices Gut symptoms, hormonal changes, and weight concerns should not automatically be dismissed as an unavoidable part of aging. By looking at the full picture, women can better understand what their bodies need and make more sustainable decisions for their long-term health. Listen now, share this episode with a woman navigating midlife, and subscribe to Confessions of a Male Gynecologist for honest, evidence-informed conversations about women's health, hormones, menopause, and wellness. About Cynthia Thurlow, NP Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 25 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Instagram | @cynthia_thurlow_ Listen to the Everyday Wellness Podcast Purchase The Menopause Gut by Cynthia Thurlow, NP Episode Resources: Work with Dr. Tassone | Tassone Advanced Gynecology Dr. Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible Dr. Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Archetype Quiz | Learn Your Hormonal Archetype Medical Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

Most business owners think getting a call from private equity is the finish line. Brian Will says that's exactly when you're most at risk. In Part 2, Brian delivers the frameworks that took him three exits and decades of hard lessons to build — from the five keys to success (which are also the five keys to failure) to what private equity firms will do to your earn-out if you're not paying attention. In this episode: The five keys to success — and why every single one is also a key to failure Why your business is not your product — it's the business inside the business: marketing, data, systems, and the ability to put any product through a machine that finds customers and converts them The private equity playbook most sellers never see coming: how an $80 million deal became $60 million, why earn-out structures based on EBITDA are almost always a trap, and why you must never let a PE firm take over your accounting Brian's AI workflow — three screens, three AI models (Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude, which he calls Jake, Elwood, and Jeff), and the one prompt he uses to make sure they challenge him Why you should stop chasing advice from billionaires — and find someone exactly ten steps ahead of you, fresh out of the game, who's made mistakes at your level recently enough to still remember what they felt like Living Forever AI: Brian's current startup building interactive AI twins for personal legacy, professional use, and homeschooling — and why he's bootstrapping it while competitors have raised $20 million. Episode Highlights:00:00 - Escape the Commodity Trap 00:30 - Podcast Intro and Setup 01:30 - Five Keys to Success 01:50 - Key One Strong: Why 02:25 - Keys Two and Three 04:38 - Key Four: Check Ego 05:25 - Key Five: Master P&L 07:33 - KPIs and Pattern Forecasting 09:54 - Pricing and Testing 13:14 - Business Is a Data Game 14:59 - AI for Financial Analysis 16:49 - Living Forever AI Twins 20:37 - Experience Meets AI 23:56 - AI Jobs and Media Fear 29:36 - Why Start at 60 31:07 - Proving It Again 31:52 - Builder Not Manager 32:43 - Exit Strategy Reality 34:51 - Private Equity Earnouts 39:43 - How PE Rollups Work 44:02 - Structuring Safer Earnouts 45:44 - Post Acquisition Lessons 49:52 - Business Beyond Product 55:28 - Using AI As Advisors 57:52 - Stop Chasing Billionaires 01:00:49 - Final Advice And Wrap Resources mentioned: Dropout Multimillionaire, No: The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations, The Invisible Multimillionaire, I Give the Dumb Kids Hope — Brian Will's books Living Forever AI — Brian Will's current company: https://livingforeverai.com/ brianwillmedia.com — Brian Will's website ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — Brian's three AI models, running simultaneously for business planning and analysis The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen Covey Quotes: “ If you are a commodity business, the only way for you to win is to chase pricing down to the bottom until you can't make money.” - Brian Will “ I did a company, literally 32 marketing channels, and when I did the analysis, nine of those channels were unprofitable. Nine. And they represented 20% of their spend, their marketing spend.” - Brian Will “ And at some point, I started questioning me. I've been doing this consulting thing and telling people what to do for 20 years. I wonder if I actually know what I'm talking about.” - Brian Will “ Wherever you feel, you know, some angst around something, and this could be anywhere in your life, I think it's really important that you lean into it and realize that that angst is, is not there for you to pull back from anything. It's actually for you to lean into something, and there's something that you don't yet know.” - Dwayne Kerrigan “ Stop chasing the advice of billionaires, because they can't help you.” - Brian Will About Brian Will: Brian Will is a serial entrepreneur, two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and business consultant who has founded or co-founded ten companies across four industries, with combined valuations exceeding half a billion dollars. He is a two-time TEDx speaker and the author of four books including Dropout Multimillionaire and No: The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations. Currently, Brian is the CEO of Living Forever AI and runs a coaching and consulting practice helping entrepreneurs master the core metrics, sales systems, and processes that drive sustainable growth. Connect with Brian Will: https://brianwillmedia.com/ Connect with Dwayne Kerrigan Facebook Instagram Linked In Website Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.

The Dyslexia Advantage: Turning Your Greatest Challenge Into Your Greatest Strength with Russell Van BrocklenWhat if the very challenge you've spent your life trying to overcome is actually your greatest advantage?In this thought-provoking episode of The MISOGI Method, Jody B. Miller sits down with dyslexia researcher, educator, and advocate Russell Van Brocklen to challenge everything we think we know about dyslexia, intelligence, and learning.Diagnosed with significant dyslexia as a child, Russell was told—both directly and indirectly—that his future would be limited.Instead of accepting those labels, he dedicated his life to understanding the neuroscience behind dyslexia and developing practical, research-backed methods that help students unlock their potential.Today, Russell has helped hundreds of students improve their reading and writing skills, served as a reviewer for the International Dyslexia Association, and created teaching methods grounded in neuroscience rather than outdated assumptions.But this conversation is about much more than dyslexia.It's about identity.It's about resilience.It's about refusing to let someone else define your potential.Whether you're a parent, educator, entrepreneur, leader, or someone who's ever felt misunderstood, this episode will challenge how you think about learning, success, and what it truly means to overcome adversity.In This Episode You'll Discover:• Why dyslexia is not a measure of intelligence• The biggest misconception schools still make about dyslexia• Why early identification can completely change a child's future• How parents can recognize warning signs before it's too late• Why motivation and passion dramatically impact learning success• Russell's research-backed approach to helping dyslexic students thrive• The surprising strengths many dyslexic thinkers possess• Why some of today's most successful entrepreneurs credit dyslexia for their success• How changing the way we teach can unlock extraordinary potential• Why your greatest challenge may become your greatest gift.Every MISOGI asks us to step beyond what we believe is possible.Russell's story is proof that labels don't define us—our response to them does.About Russell Van BrocklenRussell Van Brocklen is a dyslexia researcher, educator, and founder of DyslexiaClasses.com.Drawing from decades of research and personal experience, he has developed innovative teaching methods designed to help students with dyslexia dramatically improve their reading and writing abilities.His work combines neuroscience, practical education strategies, and a passion for helping students discover that learning differently can become a tremendous advantage.Learn more at:https://dyslexiaclasses.comAbout The MISOGI MethodHosted by bestselling author and TEDx speaker Jody B. Miller, The MISOGI Method explores the defining challenges that transform ordinary lives into extraordinary ones.Each episode features remarkable guests who have embraced discomfort, overcome adversity, and discovered new levels of purpose, resilience, and fulfillment.Because growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone.It happens when you're willing to take on your MISOGI.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-misogi-method-experience-a-new-comfort-zone--2910681/support.

The series completes itself with a look at the grandaddy of them all, Shaun Monson's 'Earthlings'. Although food has been the main focus of the series, this documentary also looks at the use of animals as pets (even that isn't always pretty), for clothes, for entertainment and finally for scientific experiments. Shaun's 2015 sequel 'Unity' is in the show notes below.   Antony also mentions a couple of Australian documentaries that are even harder to watch than 'Earthlings' (if that's even possible), and offers some final statements and some attempt at a conclusion.   General series notes We all know it's happening. We all know it's horrific but try to tell ourselves it's not that bad and if we just buy free-range eggs we can square it with our conscience and sleep peacefully. However, research and just a small sample of the copious amounts of truly heartbreaking video footage available makes it clear that it is far, far worse than we think (note- the information in this podcast series is actually quite sanitised compared to other testimonies and footage out there).   Who is to blame? The consumer or the industry? It seems to be a chicken-and-egg situation that could be improved greatly by the average consumer deciding to invest time in discovering what is behind some of the shameful (and shameless) propaganda techniques employed by the food industry. As should be clear in the series, the animals are the biggest victims but not the only ones, which is obvious when you research the state of meat, eggs and dairy that is routinely passed as 'safe to consume'.   To gain a better industry of how and why this nasty business is allowed to happen, a recommended companion piece is the excellent documentary 'The Corporation' and indeed the previous LALO episode on it (see show notes for both). We really owe it to ourselves and the animals who largely live miserable, hellish lives before suffering painful and brutal deaths, to make the effort in the ultimate information age to inform ourselves of the real situation. Unfettered capitalism cannot be allowed to run riot without resistance.   Do I recommend watching the documentaries and other video footage available? I'm going to say yes but please proceed with caution and I would actively discourage viewing them if you feel in a vulnerable or depressive state because they have the power to make you question whether true humanity exists and how we can possibly behave in this kind of way to innocent, defenceless beings (once again, I would also include some humans in this).   As the saying goes, 'once you've seen it, you can't unsee it', and as Ed Winters aka Earthling Ed says at the end of 'Land of Hope And Glory', 'you can never again say you didn't know'. While listening, consider/research the following; normalisation, desensitisation, disassociation, cultural reinforcement, cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, power(lessness), exploitation, deception, isolation, (relative) value of life, respect, compassion, sympathy, mercy, humanity.   We hope you find this of interest Thanks for listening!   Feedback to lifeandlifeonlypod@gmail.com   Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lifeandlife75   Twitter https://twitter.com/lifeonly75   Support the show at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno   Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts, life coaching)  https://www.antonyrotunno.com   Antony's John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com   If you are interested in very affordable Life Coaching, or know someone who might be, you can contact Antony on lifeandlifeonlypod@gmail.com   Series links Shaun Monson (maker of ‘Earthlings') Earthlings film (2005) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XrY2TP0ZyU   20th anniversary interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EGAFYWAwQE   Shaun's TEDx talk (‘No Separation Based On Form) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P7eopjN92c   Unity (2015) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4cMqtiTC6k   How do you get people to watch Earthlings (2 approaches) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Zh810bznk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J8pdru1TOc   Ed Winters aka ‘Earthling Ed' Land of Hope and Glory (the UK ‘Earthlings', made by Surge in 2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvtVkNofcq8&t=2s   Surge's website https://www.surgeactivism.org/ourmission   Ed's TED talk about veganism https://www.ted.com/talks/ed_winters_every_argument_against_veganism   An eye-opening speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3u7hXpOm58   Ed's most recent published books https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58093554-this-is-vegan-propaganda https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/124846667-how-to-argue-with-a-meat-eater   Ed debates (schools) a dairy farmer on the BBC https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/124846667-how-to-argue-with-a-meat-eater   Jack Hancock Jack's film ‘The Dying Trade' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qb-9Q0YhVA   Jack's channel https://www.youtube.com/@HumaneHancock   The video that inspired this podcast series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX4_fFjw3Ag   Slaughterhouse worker Tom talks to Jack (very disturbing) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSbhLL2CF9o   Gail Eisnitz Gail's books https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220160974-out-of-sight https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31474.Slaughterhouse   Gail on the ‘Our Hen House' podcast https://www.ourhenhouse.org/ep858   Joey Carbstrong Joey's short film ‘Gaslit' (what routinely happens to pigs in the UK) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql_L4JD0Fpc   Joey appears on the Jeremy Vine show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya76fJiAWU8   Joey Carbstrong exposes ‘premium turkey' farming (please tell Jamie Oliver if you see him) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FMxd67zeXE   Hens in gas chambers (watch if you dare) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w81NRCt6Z2I   Other links 1 Vegan vs 20 Meat Eaters with Dr Jack Symes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsNBKKRXqI4   Jack talks to Joe Rogan about veganism and hunting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0mB_MStUsk   Chris Delforce's films ‘Lucent' and ‘Dominion' (very graphic!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KArL5YjaL5U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQRAfJyEsko   ‘Un-Australian' activists shut down the Melbourne central business district, inspired by ‘Dominion' https://veganrising.org.au/melbourne-city-centre-shut-down-for-animals/   Chris Delforce speaks at the Perth Vegan Expo 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ydDkUNlewU   Humanemyth.org (deconstructing the myths of animal agriculture) https://humanemyth.org/   Roasting the Planet (2025 report on animal agriculture and the climate) https://foe.org/resources/heating-the-planet-big-meat-and-dairys-big-emissions/   Vegan TV ads (very effective!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psdtyJ2aizI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6PMX30PViA   Recommended books ‘Dominion' and ' The Jungle' https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7260.Dominion https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41681.The_Jungle   Simon Amstell's ‘Carnage' (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfUSdrSS4ms   Activist and ex-Slaughterhouse worker talks to ‘Vegan Gaze' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4mRK1gQ_m8   The truth about supermarket eggs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KUGRLaz-2s   ‘The Corporation' film and previous LALO episode about it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhixR6h5RSI https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/e/episode-33-the-corporation/   The heartwarming story of Dolly (videos in reverse order on playlist, watch from bottom to top) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6VPBMQoGl0&list=PLKk60gBKlu0aYiHq_mKBw7ZflwCJDLUR-&index=4   The history and ending of public executions https://capitalpunishmentuk.org/the-ending-of-public-executions-in-the-19th-century/   TED talk about the bees disappearing https://www.ted.com/talks/marla_spivak_why_bees_are_disappearing  

What if the key to consistently performing at your best isn't confidence or motivation—but your ability to direct your attention? On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with high-performance psychologist Dr. Justin Anderson to explore why attention may be the hidden skill behind sustainable high performance. Drawing on more than two decades of experience working with professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and elite teams, Dr. Anderson shares practical strategies to help you strengthen your focus, navigate pressure, and perform at your best when it matters most. Tune in to learn how to build healthier attentional habits, and what leaders can learn from elite performers about sustaining excellence over time. Key Takeaways From This Episode: Why attention is one of the most important drivers of high performance Practical strategies to improve focus in high-pressure situations Why recovery and renewal are essential components of sustainable success What the quiet eye technique is and how it can help during times of pressure How intentional attention can improve confidence, decision-making, and resilience ABOUT JUSTIN ANDERSON, PSY.D: Dr. Justin Anderson is a high-performance psychologist who has spent more than two decades helping professional athletes, executives, coaches, and organizations perform under pressure. His work has supported Hall of Famers, All-Pros, world champions, Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 leaders, and teams across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, MLS, and NWSL.In his new book, Intentional Attention: The Science and Practice of Focus Under Pressure, Justin argues that attention is the hidden skill behind consistency, confidence, decision-making, resilience, and leadership—and one of the most important capabilities people can develop in an increasingly distracted world. Connect with Justin:  Order his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394373791    Website: https://premiersportpsychology.com/our-team/dr-justin-anderson/    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-anderson-psy-d-lp-cmpc-a33b6151/  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. 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— What if your body has been trying to guide you all along—and the real challenge is learning how to listen? In this episode,Dr. Angela Zeng, inspired by her grandfather, a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbalist, shares why true healing begins not with fixing ourselves, but with reconnecting to the body's innate intelligence. We explore the lost art of self-trust, the powerful messages hidden within our symptoms, and why joy, connection, and vitality are essential ingredients for lasting well-being. If you've ever wondered how to cultivate a deeper relationship with your body and access the wisdom that already lives within you, this conversation is for you. Valeria interviews Dr. Angela Zeng — Founder Of Karviva Wellness Beverages, Wellness Entrepreneur, and Professional Speaker.  With nearly three decades of expertise spanning food science, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Angela Zeng is one of the most distinctive voices at the intersection of ancient healing wisdom and modern nutritional science. Born into generations of traditional Chinese herbalists and later trained as a food scientist with formal grounding in pathology, biochemistry, and TCM, Zeng's career was catalyzed by a defining realization: American wellness culture had become obsessed with restriction, hype, and quick fixes, while overlooking the centuries-old truth her family had always practiced: that food, when chosen with intention, is itself the most powerful medicine. Zeng spent years inside the food and beverage industry as a scientist and product innovator before stepping out to challenge what she saw as a system optimized for marketing rather than meaningful health outcomes, grounded in the conviction that consumers deserve products built on evidence, not aesthetics, and that wellness must be measured in vitality, not deprivation. She is the founder of Karviva, a multi-award-winning functional beverage brand headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to bridging modern nutritional science and Traditional Chinese Medicine through clean, plant-powered drinks. Her product portfolio spans Unwined, Detox, Immunity, ACE Sport, Wellness, Sprouts of Hope, and the newly launched Energy Juice lines, translating ancient herbal philosophy into a structured, accessible framework for everyday hydration, recovery, and longevity. Karviva's guiding philosophy, Food Is Better Medicine™, has driven more than one million bottles sold across 2,000+ retail locations, with features in Forbes, Bon Appétit, USA Today, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and MarketWatch. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Zeng is a TEDx speaker, a 2025 and 2026 St. Louis Titan 100 honoree, a 2026 Titan CEO honoree, and the recipient of the 2025 World Beverage Innovation Award for Best Low/No Alcohol Beverage, with three additional Karviva product lines named finalists at the same awards in Best Energy Beverage, Best Natural/Organic Beverage, and Best Plant-Based Beverage. She is also the author of the forthcoming book The Balance Cure: Unlock Your Body & Ancient Code for Lasting Weight Loss (June 2026), a practical guide that translates Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern nutritional science into a personalized framework for matching food, movement, and habits to individual body type, including dedicated support for those using GLP-1 medications.  Learn more about Dr. Angela and her work! 

I remember trying on clothes with my mom in a Calvert's store in Needham, MA (big in New England back in the day) and feeling nauseous and overwhelmed every time we walked in. I couldn't explain it. The lighting, the energy, something about that space just didn't sit right in my body. This happened a lot growing up. I'd beg my mom to pick me up early from certain friends' homes, and at others I never wanted to leave because the energy felt so good. I sensed it young and could never put my finger on why. Have you ever walked into a space and just felt something, without knowing why. A church, a temple, an old building, maybe even a room in your own house that never felt right? My friend Dr. Lydia De Leon has spent her whole life studying that feeling, and it turns out there is real science behind it.  She has a PhD in sacred architecture, she's measured the energy fields inside ancient temples all over the world, and what she shares is absolutely stunning. We get into sacred geometry, why your bedroom might be sitting over an energetic disturbance without you knowing it, and the five levels she uses to bring a body or a building back into harmony.  The story about her own health crisis in a brand new apartment is wild (and honestly explained so much for me about my own space over the years). Oh, and Dr. Lydia is also leading a retreat this fall inside the gorgeous living temples of Damanhur in Italy, hand carved with no machines. She's sharing a special code for 400 euros off! Check it out here and if you're feeling the pull use the code YOU.  With so much love, Julie xo   Key Topics Sacred geometry as the language of the universe The scientific basis of temple design and energy fields The five levels of personal and environmental harmony The role of sacred sites in healing and consciousness Practical ways to activate and work with temple energies   About Dr. Lydia De Leon Dr. Lydia De Leon is the founder of the Geophilia Institute and author of The Power of Sacred Location. She holds a PhD in sacred architecture and geobiology, and has spent over a decade measuring the energy of ancient and modern temples around the world. She leads retreats and trainings on sacred geometry, healing architecture, and the five levels of personal and environmental harmony.   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Julie Reisler is a heart-led intuitive guide, TEDx speaker, author, and host of The You-est You® Podcast. For over 15 years, she has helped high-achieving souls reconnect to their intuition, trust their inner guidance, and build lives rooted in inner peace and purpose. A faculty member at Georgetown University and founder of the Intuitive Life Designer® Coach Academy, Julie blends spirituality, science, positive psychology, and lived experience to help you remember and embody your You-est You.   Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode!   Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test - Your Intuition on Demand Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 50% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 50% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Julie's Private Soul Circle Membership on YouTube is Here! If you've been craving a deeper connection to your intuition, spiritual guidance, and heart-centered community, this is your invitation.

In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor welcome Dr. Sherrie Campbell for a powerful conversation about trauma healing, overcoming family trauma, recognizing emotional abuse, and finding freedom from a toxic family dynamic. Inspired by her new book You Are Home, Dr. Campbell explains how survivors can recover from emotional neglect and childhood trauma by rebuilding their sense of safety, strengthening self-worth, and establishing healthy boundaries. She shares why therapy, self-healing, and inner child healing are essential to improving mental health and breaking cycles of generational trauma. This episode also explores protective estrangement, learning to trust yourself again, and finding peace without waiting for family members to change. In this episode, we discuss: How the idea behind You Are Home reframes trauma healing Why leaving a toxic family can be an act of protection instead of rejection Recognizing family trauma and why emotional abuse often becomes clear in midlife The realities of protective estrangement and navigating life after no contact Breaking generational patterns through love, respect, and intentional parenting Practical strategies for healing while still living with emotionally unhealthy family members Reclaiming self-worth by building an emotional home from within ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Sherrie Campbell is a licensed psychologist, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and host of the globally ranked Sherapy Sessions podcast. She specializes in helping survivors of toxic family systems heal from emotional abuse, establish healthy boundaries, and rebuild self-worth. Inspired by her newest book, You Are Home: Heal from Family Trauma, Establish Boundaries, and Find a Place of Peace and Safety, Dr. Campbell combines decades of clinical experience with her own personal journey to help people reclaim safety, peace, and belonging within themselves. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (Book) Children of the Self Absorbed by Nina W. Brown - https://www.amazon.com/Children-Self-Absorbed-Grown-Ups-Getting-Narcissistic/dp/1572245611 (Video) Dr. Sherrie Campbell TEDx Talk on toxic family relationships - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deyHwDkG7oc (Video) Academy of Self Help interview featuring Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpusILQxBu0 (Reference) Susan Forward and her books on toxic family relationships - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Susan-Forward/author/B000AQ1NCI CONNECT WITH DR. SHERRIE CAMPBELL: Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/ Book: You Are Home: Heal from Family Trauma, Establish Boundaries, and Find a Place of Peace and Safety - https://drsherriecampbell.com/self-esteem-relationship-counseling-in-yorba-linda/ Podcast: Sherapy Sessions: https://drsherriecampbell.com/the-hows-of-healing-hidden-family-trauma-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.sherrie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.sherrie ABOUT GET OBSESSED Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com Reach Out To Us! hello@getobsessedmedia.com The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believe that what you obsess over defines your future. LISTEN, RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE - Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by neurodivergent business coach and former educator Megan Bonde to explore what happens when we stop trying to fit ourselves into systems that weren't designed for us.Together they discuss burnout, productivity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of understanding how your brain works. Megan shares her journey from special education leadership to building a business around her strengths, while Becca reflects on creating flexibility in both education and work. The conversation explores delegation, self-advocacy, and why success looks different for every neurodivergent person.In this episode:Recovering from burnout and survival modeBuilding a business around your strengthsWhy productivity isn't one-size-fits-allDelegation, support, and letting go of perfectionismCreating neuroinclusive workplaces and systemsStructure, flexibility, and autonomyEntrepreneurship for neurodivergent peopleRedefining success beyond money and outputGuest:Megan Bonde is a neurodivergent business coach, TEDx speaker, former speech-language pathologist, and founder of an intentional community focused on neuroinclusive living and learning.

You won't be surprised to hear that I had another moment of inspiration on a recent hike… This time it was about seeing meaningful, pivotal moments not as the experience itself, but in how we talk about it later. In late August of 2018 my husband and I had an amazing opportunity to travel to southern France to perform with a jazz quartet at two venues. The first was in Arudy on the edge of the Pyrenees Mountains near the border with Spain. It was a sold-out community event attended by 200+ residents of the surrounding villages. Most of our audience didn't speak English or had very limited experience with it. The second performance was on the patio of a small bar in Eygalieres in Provence. We had some serious challenges over those two weeks, some obstacles we couldn't have anticipated and others we simply weren't prepared for. I had lots of meaningful moments, but most of them felt like lessons about what not to do, how to be more prepared for things, what to avoid in the future. About a week after we arrived back home in Montana I had a call scheduled with a new connection I made on LinkedIn a few weeks before our trip. At that point I had resolved not to talk about it because it felt like I could only share the obstacles. In my ears it sounded like I was just complaining about the adventure and ignoring the privilege of the experience, the honor of performing for audiences in those extraordinary places, like I was acting like a spoiled, entitled American. But the first thing my new friend asked was: "How was the trip? I was thinking about you and hoping you were enjoying yourself!" She heard the hesitation in my voice, the pain in my "it was fine" answer. And she switched gears. It was the question she asked next that was the pivot point, not necessarily my answer to it. --- Listeners, now it's your turn: What memory popped into your head when you heard my story? Have you been the person on the receiving end, asked a perfect question to shift your perspective? Have you been the person to ask a question that positively changed something for someone else? From previous episodes you may have a specific image of who I am, did today's story shift that image at all? Did it fill in some gaps for you? The stories we share say a lot about who we are. What's one story you can share differently to reframe the experience with more perspective and context? --- After more than 430 episodes of this podcast, I was recently inspired to change the format of the show. The new format for my show aligns with what I'm learning about narrative identity (how the stories we tell about ourselves internally and externally influence our identity) and demonstrates what I've been teaching for years: Sharing a story to reveal who you are and what matters to you. My hope is that future episodes will offer more clarity about great storytelling and how to  find and explore pivotal moments to demonstrate who we are. --- 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.

In this episode, Gloria Zhang of the Inner Child Podcast joins me to chat about Mother and Father wounds and how they affect our relationship with our worth and finances. Connect with Gloria:Based out of British Columbia, Gloria Zhang (@bygloriazhang) is a renowned Inner Child healer, trained therapist, and award-winning author and TEDx speaker known for her signature style of translating deep esoteric ideas into everyday wisdom. Gloria hosts the global sensation, 'The Inner Child Podcast,' a self-help show which has captivated audiences across the globe, accumulating 2.4 million downloads. Her clients include accomplished athletes, founders, and entertainment industry giants.Previous episodes featuring Gloria:Building Wealth and Financial Freedom through Inner Child Healing with Gloria ZhangEnd Your Year with Wisdom From Gloria Zhang⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionIf you're tired of wondering why money feels harder than it should, I invite you to book a 1:1 Financial Wellness Session.Together, we'll explore the emotional, behavioral, and nervous system patterns driving your financial decisions, identify what's getting in the way, and create a practical path forward that actually works for your real life.Because I BET you don't need more financial advice... you need help understanding why you're struggling to do what you already know would help.You can book your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more go-getters who need it. And because I appreciate you, I'll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

Jen Rulon is a TEDx speaker, endurance athlete, midlife transformation coach, and author of the upcoming memoir Where the Morphos Dance: One Woman's Journey Through Divorce, Sobriety, and Self-Return. From multiple Ironman finishes to a successful career and marriage, Jen had built a life many people admired. But beneath the surface, she was slowly losing herself.After getting sober in 2019, Jen began listening to the voice she had ignored for years. Within two years, she left her marriage, boarded a one-way flight to Costa Rica at age 51, and started over.In this powerful conversation, we talk about:- The signs you're disappearing inside your own life- Why so many women become experts at pretending they're “fine”- Sobriety, self-discovery, and telling yourself the truth- Finding the courage to leave what no longer fits- Rebuilding identity after divorce - Jen Rulon's coaching philosophy which is built around the 4 M'sJen's story is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late to choose yourself and begin again.Follow Jen~Website: https://jenrulon.com Instagram: @coachjenrulon https://www.instagram.com/coachjenrulon/ Facebook Page: Coach Jen Rulon MS https://www.facebook.com/CoachJenRulonMS/ LinkedIn: Jen Rulon https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjenrulon Threads: @coachjenrulon https://www.threads.com/@coachjenrulon/ TikTok: @coachjenrulon https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjenrulon Rise Strong Blueprint: https://jenrulon.myflodesk.com/blueprint

Want a sharper read on motivation design? Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, real cases decoded through this exact framework, one short email a day: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Rob argues that Black Hat motivation, the urgency and scarcity most designers treat as the villain, is the on-ramp that gets people to act at all. He breaks down the Octalysis Group's award-winning project with Procter & Gamble's distributor Navo Orbico, which reached 99.5% voluntary participation on a non-compulsory rollout and a 28.6% revenue increase by starting with pressure and handing off to meaning. Drawing on Ocean Hero as the rare frictionless exception, he shows why White Hat drives like Epic Meaning seldom start action on their own. Listeners learn the Black-Hat-to-White-Hat handoff and two diagnostic questions to test whether their own system can make the switch. 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 The Octalysis Group's project with Procter & Gamble reached 99.5% voluntary participation on a non-compulsory rollout and a 28.6% revenue increase, evidence that Black Hat urgency and White Hat meaning work in sequence, not opposition. In the Octalysis framework, Black Hat and White Hat motivation are not good and evil. Black Hat (urgency, scarcity, pressure) gets people to act now; White Hat (meaning, empowerment) makes them glad they stayed. Relying only on grand meaning and Core Drive 3 (Empowerment of Creativity and Feedback) tends to produce a "someday," which in practice means never, because wanting to act is rarely a strong enough forcing function to overcome friction. The P&G rollout launched using Core Drive 5 (Social Influence and Relatedness) as pressure: getting into the system meant tracking down colleagues for an access code, which sparked FOMO (Core Drive 8) and curiosity (Core Drive 7) rather than belief in a grand vision. After the on-ramp, the system handed off to White Hat: reps became captains of trading ships, territories became open seas, and clients became colonies, activating Core Drive 1 (Epic Meaning) and Core Drive 2 (Development and Accomplishment). Ocean Hero is the rare case where White Hat alone starts action, because switching a search engine is one click of near-zero friction, so Core Drive 1 can carry the behavior with no urgency at all. Topics Covered 0:00 — Opening hook: why products stall 1:14 — The P&G result: 99.5% voluntary 3:05 — Black Hat and White Hat serve different moments 4:53 — The frictionless exception: Ocean Hero 6:07 — Inside the P&G rollout 7:30 — The handoff: reps become ship captains 9:16 — When Black Hat never matures into more 10:09 — Two diagnostic questions for your system 11:27 — What a mistimed handoff looks like 12:06 — Black Hat starts, White Hat sustains Mentioned in This Episode The Octalysis Group case study with Procter & Gamble's distributor Navo Orbico (Gamification Project of the Year, first presented in Brighton): 99.5% voluntary participation, 28.6% revenue increase Ocean Hero, the search engine whose revenue funds clearing plastic from the oceans (a project supported by The Octalysis Group) The Octalysis framework: Black Hat and White Hat motivation, and Core Drives 1 through 8 Episode 446, the airline miles loyalty teardown Episode 450, Amazon's internal AI leaderboard 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

If you love facilitating workshops and trainings, but you know there's something more you want to say, this episode is for you.My guest is Corrin McCloskey, a healthcare executive, speaker, writer, and facilitator who has made the leap from being a fabulous facilitator into a true thought leader. Corrin joined us in Thought Leader Academy in January 2025, and in the year and a half since then, she has spoken at multiple national conferences, published writing in her field, and continued building momentum around her message: healthcare needs more human-centered, connected, and courageous leadership.This conversation is part of our Expert Trap series because Corrin's story is such a powerful example of what happens when you move beyond simply teaching helpful content and start naming what's missing in the conversation.We talk about:How Corrin shifted from facilitating strategic planning and leadership workshops to speaking on bigger stagesWhy thought leadership is less about having all the answers and more about sharing a clear perspectiveThe role of writing in expanding your ideas beyond a single talkHow to keep putting your work out there, even when it doesn't feel perfectWhat Corrin learned from both deeply affirming audience feedback and a painful experience of harassment after a speaking engagementWhy having a support system matters when you're using your voice more publiclyWhat I love about Corrin's journey is that she didn't abandon facilitation. She built on it. She took the skills she already had, added her lived experience and perspective, and stepped into a bigger conversation.That's the real invitation of thought leadership: to stop hiding behind expertise alone and start using your voice for the change you want to see.About Our Guest: Corrin McCloskey is a healthcare executive, executive coach, and national speaker focused on leadership, culture, and change management in healthcare. She serves as Vice President of Heart & Vascular and Oncology Services at Tanner Health, where she leads strategy, growth, and service line development. Passionate about helping leaders build trust and navigate complexity, Corrin frequently speaks on physician leadership, organizational culture, and leading change in healthcare. Over the past year, she has expanded her national speaking presence and contributed thought leadership focused on creating healthier, more sustainable healthcare systems.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/480/ Corrin's website: https://corrinmccloskey.com/ Watch Corrin deliver her signature talk on our live show: https://www.youtube.com/live/rhDAdGR44-g?si=MulG_sPQ0-MmpLK4 Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Connect on LinkedIn:Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxCorrin McCloskey (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/corrinmccloskey/ Related Podcast Episodes:Episode 478: The Expert Trap: Why Great Speakers Don't Become Thought LeadersEpisode 391: Claiming Your Identity as a Speaker and Thought Leader

Dr. Margaret Rutherford is a clinical psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker. Throughout the course of her work, she noticed something that she calls Perfectly Hidden Depression, emotional pain camouflaged by achievement, tight emotional control, and a perfect-seeming life. If this sounds like you, look for her book Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge the Ten Traits of Perfectionism That Mask Your Depression.More about Dr. Rutherfordwww.drmargaretrutherford.comThis episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.This episode is sponsored by Alma. Search their directory of over 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Go to www.HelloAlma.com/happyhourThis episode is sponsored by Timeline. Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price . Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula and listeners can still get 20% off when they go to www.timeline.com/MENTALIf you're interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.comWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via Apple Podcasts (or whatever player you use). It costs nothing. It's extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media. It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donateYou can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.