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What if you feel you're doing everything right in your job search and it's still not bringing you results? In today's uncertain market, even highly capable professionals are facing longer searches and lower response rates. On this episode of Finding Brave, we explore what is really happening in today's hiring landscape and why so many smart and capable professionals are struggling. Sam Wright is one of the founding team members of Huntr.co, an AI-powered resume builder and job search platform. Drawing from analyses of over 1.6 million applications and hundreds of one-on-one coaching conversations, he combines data-backed insight with genuine compassion for the emotional toll of career uncertainty. In this conversation, he shares key findings from Huntr's 2025 Annual Job Search Trends Report and what they reveal about the realities of today's market. Together, we unpack the biggest job application mistakes professionals are making, including why tailoring your resume strategically for each job can significantly improve interview conversion rates. Sam explains why high-volume applying often backfires, what the data actually says about resume length, and why quality and relevance matter more than fitting everything onto one page. He reminds us that the job search is not a place to be humble, but to clearly and truthfully showcase your impact. The conversation also tackles myths about AI and applicant tracking systems, clarifying what really disqualifies candidates. Listen in for a data-backed, practical conversation that will give you a clearer understanding of what actually drives results in today's job search process.   Key Highlights From This Episode: Introducing Sam Wright, Huntr.co, and highlights from their 2025 Job Search Trends Report. [01:59] Why the average job search is taking longer. [06:47] The biggest mistake candidates make: not tailoring resumes to the job description. [10:28] How to tailor your resume to match the job description and showcase your skills. [14:59] Debunking the one-page resume myth and focusing on quality over length. [21:52] When cover letters help and why high-volume applying backfires. [23:55] Using AI tools wisely and avoiding fabricated metrics. [25:42] Giving yourself permission to claim your accomplishments, especially for women who often understate their impact. [29:05] Learning to embrace and build your identity beyond your job title. [34:31] Navigating applicant tracking systems (ATS) and automated screening in the job market. [41:13] For More Information: Sam Wright on LinkedIn Sam Wright on Instagram   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: CLICK HERE to visit Huntr and organize and track your job search Check out Huntr's 2025 Annual Job Search Trends Report Try out Huntr's AI Resume Builder and Resume Tailor   READY FOR A HUGE SHIFT TO ACHIEVE MORE SUCCESS, IMPACT, AND FULFILLMENT IN YOUR CAREER? Work with Kathy and get hands-on, transformative CAREER & LEADERSHIP GROWTH COACHING SUPPORT today! Join me today in one of my top-requested career and leadership growth 1:1 coaching programs and take 20% off the price this week with coupon code 'FBRAVE20 as my thank-you for tuning in! Visit my Career Help page, or click the links below for more information and to register today and save 20%:   – Jumpstart Your Career Success (3 sessions) – Career & Leadership Breakthrough program (6 sessions) – Build Your Confidence, Success and Impact (10 sessions)   ——————— GOT A BURNING CAREER OR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH QUESTION? Ask me on Hubble I'm thrilled to join the Hubble Expert Advisory group, a space for thoughtful conversations and honest advice on life, work, business, and career challenges. I often hear from people worldwide seeking guidance on careers, leadership, personal growth, and making a bigger impact. Now, connecting and answering your questions is easier than ever—Hubble lets you book a one-off call or recurring sessions with me.   Book some time with me here on Hubble - I'd love to support your top goals: https://app.hubble.social/kathycaprino    ——————— Order Kathy's book The Most Powerful You today! In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here.   If you enjoy the book, we'd so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy's digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible. Kathy's Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources Kathy's TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment Kathy's Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz   ——————— Sponsor Highlight I'm thrilled that both Audible.com and Amazon Music are sponsors of Finding Brave! Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today! Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer   Quotes: "The average job search time has increased from about 50 days to 80 to 90 days, according to our Huntr data." — Sam Wright [0:06:10] "The best time to get ready for a job search is actually while you're employed." — Sam Wright [0:09:41] "What our data suggests is [optimal is] applying to 10 to 15 or 10 to 20 jobs per week with a well-tailored resume that matches the job description." — Sam Wright [0:24:34] "This life of a part-time farmer, and connecting to the soil is really important to me, and it grounds me literally, and reminds me where I come from and what this life is all about, which is in one form or another, spending good time with the people that we love and care about." — Sam Wright [0:36:55] "When you're getting advice from someone, [like] a career coach or resume writer, if you're feeling afraid or scared, or they're evoking negative emotions, you probably want to run away from that person." — Sam Wright [0:42:18] "About 10% of the people that I meet with are doing everything right, and it's just a really difficult market." — Sam Wright [0:42:57]   Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! 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What does a missing jar of marmalade in India reveal about global leadership?You might be surprised.In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with cross-cultural business expert Dean Foster, author of Business Beyond Borders, to explore what he's learned from working in more than 100 countries. From communication styles and time management to risk tolerance, information sharing, and workplace formality, Dean shares powerful stories that reveal how culture quietly shapes everything we do at work.If you lead a global team, work across time zones, or collaborate with people from different backgrounds — this conversation will expand your awareness and sharpen your leadership.Vibrant Highlights:[00:12:50] The Missing Marmalade StoryDean shares how ordering a croissant in India turned into a masterclass on indirect communication and hierarchy — and what it means for leaders managing global teams.[00:20:13] Direct vs. Indirect CulturesWhy Americans “say what they mean,” why some cultures don't — and how misreading this can create serious workplace breakdowns.[00:23:19] Managing the Clock Across CulturesFrom strict deadlines to flexible time norms, Dean explains how history, climate, and agriculture shaped how cultures view punctuality and planning.[00:32:04] Information Sharing & Risk ToleranceSome cultures share everything. Others guard information as power. Dean explains how this connects to decision-making and comfort with risk.[00:54:51] The #1 Rule for Working Anywhere in the WorldDean's final advice after decades of global consulting: Stay humble. You're a guest — and leadership means adapting, not imposing.Connect with Dean:Book: Business Beyond Borders https://a.co/d/0eKdRaryOther books by Dean: bit.ly/4aNXar9Website: deanfosterglobal.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/dfainterculturalYouTube: youtube.com/deanfosterglobalIG: @deanfosterglobalPodcast: oopscultureshow.blubrry.netReady to build a culture where people feel valued, energized, and committed?Bring Nicole Greer, The Vibrant Coach, to your leadership team, organization, or conference to ignite clarity, accountability, energy, and results.Visit: vibrantculture.comEmail: nicole@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole's TEDx Talk: vibrantculture.com/videos

Worried that aging means decline and chronic pain? Discover how to influence your biological age and reclaim energy and mobility. Join me and my guest, Bettina Gordon-Wayne, to explore how your beliefs and daily habits affect your biological age and how to begin shifting it today. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 Introduction ⏰ 02:31 Cancer, Motherhood at 44 and the Wake-Up Call ⏰ 09:17 The Power of Mindset in Healing ⏰ 19:44 Scientific Evidence Supporting Mind-Body Connection ⏰ 26:29 Practical Steps to Reverse Aging ⏰ 33:13 How Your Mindset Can Impact Your Aging ⏰ 38:47 The Magic is in the Fundamentals ⏰ 42:11 Telomeres and Biological Age ⏰ 48:15 Aging is a Choice ⏰ 54:09 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Bettina Gordon-Wayne's Bio: Bettina Gordon-Wayne is an international journalist, TEDx speaker, Certified Mental Strength Trainer, focused on mindset, longevity, and human performance. With over 20 years of experience interviewing world leaders and experts, her work is grounded in science, research, and real-world application. Her focus on longevity became personal after becoming a first-time mother at 44 and facing cancer just a few years later. Rather than accepting decline as inevitable, Bettina immersed herself in the science of biological aging and neuroplasticity, discovering how mindset and lifestyle directly influence health. She is the author of The Joy of Later Motherhood and the founder of Younger With Age, helping high-achieving women thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically… and redefine what's possible at midlife and beyond. Take this fun quiz to find out if you're aging faster (or slower) than you think! Discover simple ways to influence your biological age and turn back the clock: https://www.bettinagordon.com/quiz  Connect with Bettina Gordon-Wayne: Website: https://www.bettinagordon.com TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7CfQI64uqQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettina.gordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettina.gordon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettinagordon/ ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/ 

Have you ever felt so stuck that it seemed like there was genuinely no way out? Maybe you're depleted from years of putting everyone else first — your spouse, your children, your family — and you've lost yourself somewhere along the way.  If that resonates, this episode is for you. And here's what might surprise you: the reason you feel stuck isn't what you think it is. In this episode, Brandy breaks down the hidden emotional patterns that keep people trapped in cycles of self-sacrifice, depletion, and caregiving — even when they desperately want things to change. She shares a few examples from people she's worked with and reveals why this "stuckness" almost always traces back to a specific pattern that started much earlier than you'd expect. In this episode, you'll discover: Why feeling stuck is almost never about your circumstances — and what's actually driving it The surprising childhood pattern that causes people to unconsciously repeat cycles of self-sacrifice and depletion as adults How hidden guilt, fear, or integrity issues can create constant distractions that keep you from ever focusing on yourself The "rock and a hard place" analogy that reveals the only real way out of feeling trapped Why "just think positive" isn't the answer — and what actually works to create lasting change If you're someone who feels like you've been giving and giving with nothing left — or if you feel locked into a life that doesn't have room for you — this episode will shift how you see your situation. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.   Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions & Resources Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

Support This Podcast and Canadian Men's Health Foundation https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/ There are things many men carry that no one sees. Grief. Trauma. Pressure to hold it together. The belief that if you slow down or speak up, you’ll fall apart or let someone else down. In this episode, hosts Mike Cameron and Trevor Botkin sit down with former NHL player Bob Wilkie and filmmaker Shayne Putzlocher to talk about the documentary Sideways and the story behind it. At 17, Bob survived the 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash that killed four of his teammates. What followed wasn’t just resilience. It was silence. Substance use. Suicidal thoughts. Years of trying to function while carrying more than he knew how to process. The conversation moves beyond the crash. They unpack the belief that “caring” means worrying, stressing, and losing sleep. That if you’re not overwhelmed, you must not care enough. But when stress becomes constant, it doesn’t make you stronger, it just gets heavier. Eventually, that weight shows up somewhere. In your health. In your relationships. In the way you move through your own life. Inside this episode: Why silence can feel safer than telling the truth What unprocessed trauma can look like years later The difference between caring and carrying too much Practical language for setting boundaries without blowing up relationships How small moments of honesty reduce shame This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about taking the pack off your back, even for a minute, so you don’t have to carry it alone. Watch Sideways with CMHF We’re proud to be a partner on this film and help bring this story to more Canadians. Use the promo code CMHFSIDEWAYS to get $5 off the digital download and watch it at home. https://sidewaysdocumentary.ca/ Follow Bob Wilkie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/igotmind1/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqCxLbVCoY0ZyCVtgBzd4Q Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/igotmind LinkedIN - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/i-got-mind Website - https://igotmind.ca Podcast - Tear off the Tape - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tear-off-the-tape/id1836507415 Follow Shayne Putzlocher Website - https://trilight.ca/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyKGy5rwu6fbw7Swh9B6FQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sputzlocher/ Follow Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Website - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menshealthfdn/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/menshealthfoundation Follow Mike Cameron Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikecameron.ca/ Youtube - https://youtube.com/mikecameronspeaks Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikedavidcameron/ X - Mike Cameron (@axiommike) / X LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/mikecameronWebsite - https://mikecameron.ca/TedX Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cameron_redefining_badass_the_way_we_think_about_strong_is_wrong Follow Trevor Botkin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gsnscreative Muster Point IG - https://www.instagram.com/the_musterpoint Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gsnscreative LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-botkin-869ab5143/ Support Men & Their Familes: https://menshealthfoundation.ca/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruno is a French-Lebanese American now in his third career. He began in PR and communications, then shifted gears into restaurant management—two worlds that taught him how people think, feel, and connect. Today, he's a startup founder in tech, building software to help teams create products people truly want, instead of the endless stream of AI noise. His path has been anything but linear, and that's exactly what keeps it interesting. Bruno's biggest lesson? People will always surprise you—if you stay curious enough to let them.Follow his path:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunotagerhttps://www.instagram.com/brunotager/https://x.com/brunotagerhttps://www.codiris.build/ ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 700+ weekly blogs / 500+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

In this deeply personal TEDx Talk, Dan reveals the truth about influence: it's not about control, pressure, or persuasion. It's about trust. And trust begins within.Link of the full Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/ASs9SfieDsE?si=lhlNGivMn9pHjViH Dan vulnerably shares his battle with alcoholism and the mentor, Dave, who helped him find his way out. Through that experience, he discovered a simple but transformative Communication Model built on three pillars: Connect energetically Ask adept questions Actively listen You'll learn why the “influence gap” exists, how to close it, and why trying harder often pushes people further away. Dan also shares a moving story about his daughter Maggie and the moment he realized that true connection starts with being emotionally present. In sales, leadership, and life, influence isn't something you take — it's something you earn through connection. And in a time when technology can deliver information but not care, mastering human connection may be your greatest competitive advantage. What you'll learn in this episode: ● Why trust is the foundation of influence in sales and leadership ● What the “influence gap” is and how to close it ● The three-part Communication Model for deeper human connection ● How to ask adept questions that uncover what truly matters ● Why active listening is more powerful than persuasion ● How influencing yourself is the first step to influencing others ● Why human connection matters more than ever in the age of AI To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

Summary:Political speechwriter and author Simon Lancaster breaks down how leaders and speakers win minds using rhetoric, metaphor and emotional language. We explore why corporate jargon kills trust, how metaphors shape beliefs, and simple persuasion tools speakers can use without sounding manipulative.In this episode, you'll learn:What rhetoric is and why it matters for modern speakersWhy emotion often persuades more than logicHow metaphor shapes perception, behaviour and beliefWhy corporate language dehumanises and disengages audiencesPractical ways to become “metaphor aware” and communicate more humanlyThe responsibility leaders have when using persuasive languageMemorable ideas and quotes:“Leadership is an emotional contract.”“Metaphor speaks to the subconscious.”The “company as car” metaphor and why it backfires“Rhetoric is morally neutral. Like a pen, it can be used for good or bad.”Resources mentioned:Simon Lancaster, Winning MindsSimon Lancaster, The Expert's Guide to SpeechwritingSimon Lancaster, You Are Not HumanBook recommendation: The Queen of Bloody Everything by Joanna NadinConnect with Simon:Website: BespokeSpeeches.comWatch Simon's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/bGBamfWasNQCHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome Back: Why This Classic Episode Still Matters01:14 Meet Simon Lancaster: 20 Years in Political Speechwriting02:31 From Songwriting to Speeches: Emotion, Metaphor & Simplicity04:34 What Is Rhetoric? Ancient Persuasion Tools (Rule of Three & More)07:43 Why Rhetoric Isn't Taught (and Why That's Dangerous)09:15 Rhetoric in Modern Politics: Boris Johnson, Virtues & Moral Neutrality11:17 What Makes a Bad Speaker? A Critique of Keir Starmer's Delivery13:04 Leadership Is a Feeling: Creating Tribe, Trust & Momentum15:42 Inside a Speechwriter's World: Process, Voice-Decoding & Client Sessions19:04 Winning the Instinctive Mind: Making People Feel Safe (Obama vs Trump)22:01 Different Styles, Same Impact: Barack vs Michelle + Biden & Harris24:52 Metaphor as the Ultimate Persuasion Tool25:42 Why Companies Talk Like Cars (and Why It Dehumanises Staff)27:04 Switching to Human Metaphors: Family, Journeys & Belonging at Work27:31 Politics as Metaphor: Brexit ‘Family' vs...

“Confidence is a skill, and you build it from the inside out.” – Simone Knego Today's featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is a wife, mom, two-time TEDx Speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Simone Knego. Simone and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable”, embracing versatility for personal growth, what led her to start a successful podcast with her daughter, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:How speaking led Simone to write her first book, and the challenges of book marketingThe REAL method for building unshakeable confidenceThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastWhat setback helped Simone create more successHer secret to staying married for 32+ yearsSimone's Site: https://simoneknego.com/Simone's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08HYHJTLK/allbooksSimone's Podcast, ”Her Unshakeable Confidence”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-unshakeable-confidence-podcast/id1667058474Simone's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/iAzUyvViaDM?si=rUR0fZkNbWnbaxmNThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…307 – Failure Is Not The Problem, It's The Beginning Of Your Success with Col. George Milton: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-307-failure-is-not-the-problem-its-the-beginning-of-your-success-with-col-george-milton/787 – From Horse Trainer to Thought Healer with Janell Warkentin (@JanellWarkentin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-787-from-horse-trainer-to-thought-healer-with-janell-warkentin-janellwarkentin/821 – How to Spark Your Curiosity & Live Bravely with Heather Vickery: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-821-how-to-spark-your-curiosity-live-bravely-with-heather-vickery/967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-761-be-your-own-cheerleader-with-neelu-kaur-neelukaur01/701 – Mastering Self-Talk for Success and Happiness with Robin Sacks (@robinsacks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-701-mastering-self-talk-for-success-and-happiness-with-robin-sacks-robinsacks/725 – Closing the Confidence Gap with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-725-closing-the-confidence-gap-with-kelli-rae-thompson-_kellirthompson/359 – Think Yourself Confident & Successful with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-359-think-yourself-confident-successful-with-nathalie-plamondon-thomas-thinkyourselfac/279.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – The Game Of Self Domination with Natsune Oki (@lifeupeducation): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2795-host-2-host-special-the-game-of-self-domination-with-natsune-oki-lifeupeducation/294.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – The Addict in Aisle 7 with Alison Haase: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2945-charm-city-bonus-episode-the-addict-in-aisle-7-with-alison-haase/372 – The Grit Factor with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-372-the-grit-factor-with-shannon-huffman-polson-aborderlife/369 – Self Esteem Doesn't Come in a Bottle with Kelly Falardeau (@kellyfalardeau): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-369-self-esteem-doesnt-come-in-a-bottle-with-kelly-falardeau-kellyfalardeau/

One of the most memorable parts of travel is the people that we meet - not just the friends we make or the people we stay with but also the incidental encounters along the way. Speaking with people on our travels is one of the ways we learn the most about the places we're visiting and it's amazing how long these people stay in our minds, even when we don't know their names. In this episode I share some of my own small but memorable encounters, as well as including stories from four guests. Eryn Gordon starts us off with a tale from Thailand, where the people are stereotypically friendly and she proves it to be true. Amy Willis then shares a place she goes where it's easy to make a connection with the local people wherever you are. Nomad Bianca Rappaport explains how she's managed to both make and maintain connections during her years of housesitting in many places around the world, and finally Heidi Brown highlights one of the big benefits of repeated visits to a beloved place. Links: Eryn Gordon’s website Earth to Editorial - https://earthtoeditorial.com/ Eryn's TEDx Talk on “What it means to be a good traveler” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WQYSdm-5ps Amy Willis from Ker & Downey https://kerdowney.com/ Amy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amynwillis/ Bianca Rappaport Website: https://wanderwell.club/ Bianca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderwellclub - Heidi Brown - https://www.heidikristinbrown.com/ Heidi’s memoir The Map I Draw: A Memoir of Travel as a Passport to Self - https://amzn.to/44Mky6T Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/383 *Full disclosure: Amazon Services LLC Associates Program NotABallerina.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have an uncle who used to sing the craziest (and often off-color songs). He was a WWII vet and looked like the Canadian actor Lorne Greene. He would rip out the kinds of songs that sailors sang and I would rush to write down the lyrics so I could learn them. And learn them I did. The hard way. It was irritating and frustrating. Even though they say the hand builds the mind and it wasn’t the end of the world that I spent so much time writing them down and rewriting them, I was still relying on rote learning. If only I knew then what I know today about memory techniques! You see, I now memorize and regularly demonstrate poems I’ve committed to memory almost every month during my live memory training bootcamps. I’ve memorized everything from ancient Sanskrit poems to some of the most inventive contemporary poetry. And today I’m going to share a few case studies and key tips I know you’re going to love. How to Memorize Poetry Fast The fastest way I know to memorize poetry involves a combination of ancient memory techniques. These are: The Memory Palace Technique Alphabetical association Numerical association (where relevant) Spaced repetition based on solid active recall principles Now, I know that weaving together so many memory techniques to memorize poetry or even song lyrics, sounds like a lot. But if you want to memorize poems fast, stick with me. Bringing all of these strategies together is much easier than it might seem at first glance. But first, let me demonstrate that I can actually memorize poetry. I believe proof is important because there are a lot of people out there who talk about skills they cannot do. In the case of mnemonics, there are even entire forums filled with people giving advice about memory techniques when they clearly haven’t lifted a finger to memorize a poem. That, or they’ve used rote memorization and are only pretending they used mnemonics. So with those issues in mind, here are a few examples. Please be sure to watch each example because I will refer back to these recitations to help you rapidly memorize poems of your own. Example One: A Univocalic Poem In this video, you’ll see me at the Memory Palace Bookshop I’m developing practicing the recitation of a univocalic poem by Christian Bök: https://youtube.com/shorts/b6oFIOnAwng?feature=share That’s from a fantastic book of poetry called Eunoia. Example Two: Shakespeare This video not only shows me reciting lines from Titus Andronicus. It includes a very important teaching point. That’s because I also demonstrate reciting the lines forward and backward to help teach you how to more easily commit even the most difficult poem to memory using a process I call Recall Rehearsal: https://youtu.be/nhjIkGu32CA?si=s6gIJz6Poq9Zpo6C&t=1380 Now, I regularly memorize Shakespeare. But in the case of the example shared in the video above, I had a special purpose in mind. I was doing it to reproduce the memory technique Anthony Hopkins describes in his autobiography. Here’s the full case study. Example Three: Song Lyrics In this video, you’ll see and hear me singing a famous song called The Moon Represents My Heart in Chinese: https://youtu.be/dCyPV6qfKkI The entire song took just over forty minutes to commit to long-term memory. Even though it’s been a few years since I sang the whole song, I still remember most of the lyrics to this day. Every once and awhile, I whip it out and it always brings a smile to my wife’s face. The reason this Chinese poem set to music took a bit longer to memorize other poems I’ve memorized is because it’s in a foreign language that I was only just beginning to study at the time. Example Four: Poetry Quoted in a Speech When I wrote my TEDx Talk, I incorporated lines from a Sanskrit piece called the Ribhu Gita. This was an interesting challenge because it called me to recall the speech and the poetry that had already been memorized. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvtYjdriSpM This particular performance was a lot of fun, but also challenging due to the combination of a live audience, cameras and the fact that the world was starting to go into lockdown at the beginning of Covid. I had a lot on my mind, but thanks to the memory techniques you’re about to discover, I still think the talk came off fairly well. It’s been seen over four million times now, so I must have done something right. Example Five: Real-Time Poetry Memorization If you want to see me memorize in real time, check out this discussion with Guru Viking. Steve, the host, throws Shakespeare at me and I memorize a few lines and discuss how I did it in real time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J62IN_ngYH0 Now let’s get into the steps, many of which come directly from my premium course on memorizing poetry. Step one: Use the Memory Palace Technique A Memory Palace is essential for memorizing poetry, or anything verbatim. What is this technique? A Memory Palace is a mental recreation of a familiar location. For example, in the first video example above from the poem Eunoia, I used my mom’s home from where she lived years ago. I moved from the master bedroom to the kitchen and living room, to a few other bedrooms and finally out the door and down the driveway in front of the house. How to Memorize a Poem in an Hour (or Less) Using This Technique Using the method of loci, you place mnemonic images along a mental journey. As I just mentioned, I started in one room, then moved to the kitchen, the living room, and so forth. On each corner and wall, I placed an association. For example, for the line, “Awkward grammar appals a craftsman,” I placed an image of Apollinaire in a state of awe changing into being appalled. Now, what exactly it means to “place” an association along a journey in an imaginary version of a building can feel a bit abstract in the beginning. But basically, you’re taking a corner, a wall or a piece of furniture and elaborating it with strange, exaggerated ideas and feelings that remind you of each word of the poem or song lyric. You can do it in any language and if you look at the Guru Viking video above, you’ll see me demonstrate exactly how and why it works in any language. In that particular example, I use the wall behind me for Shakespeare in the same way I memorize Sanskrit phrases when memorizing ancient mantras. To Speed Up The Process When You’re Just Starting Out, Do This Learning to use the Memory Palace technique can feel challenging in the beginning. To reduce the cognitive load, I suggest making a quick sketch of a familiar location that you will turn into a Memory Palace. You don’t have to be artistic. I don’t try to make fine art of it at all. To wit, here’s a quick sketch of a bookstore in the Zamalek area of Cairo I have used many times to memorize poetry and other types of information: A Memory Palace drawn on an index card to maximize its value as a mnemonic device. This one is based on a bookstore in Zamalek, a part of Cairo. The reason for drawing out the journey is to get it clear in your mind. That way, you can spend more time on the next step. But failing to simply draw a Memory Palace in advance can lead to a lot of unnecessary frustration. That’s because you will ultimately wind up trying to encode the poem while developing the Memory Palace at the same time. To memorize any poem as quickly as possible, you need to separate the two activities. Step Two: Lay Down Your Associations One Word At A Time (Most Of The Time) Shakespeare opens King Henry the Fifth like this: O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend The brightest heaven of invention, A kingdom for a stage, princes to act And monarchs to behold our swelling scene! When I memorized these lines, I started at station one with an image of the constellation Orion over the Statue of Liberty. Using the pegword method, I associated Orion with O. Then, using the general concept of a woman that inspires people, I placed the Statue of Liberty in the Memory Palace. In this case, the Memory Palace was a workplace where I was writing curriculum in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. You might choose a completely different image for the words “muse of fire.” But the technical point is that you want to find a direct sound and spelling correspondence that is: Based on ideas and images already in your memory Makes sense to you Making sure that the associations you choose are personal is part of what scientists call active recall. For me personally, Lady Liberty is an especially apt choice not only because she represents inspiration, as the muses. She’s also holding a torch, which helps me encode the word “fire.” But I also lived in both Manhattan and Brooklyn for awhile and often crossed the Manhattan Bridge. This makes the memory of the Statue of Liberty even stronger for me, and another reason why you need to think about the images that make most sense for you. How to Associate “Little Words” for Rapid Memorization What about a word like “that”? Tricky and abstract, right? Not really. You just need to pick an association that makes sense to you while sounding or seeming as close as possible to the target information as you can get it. In the case of the Henry the Fifth line, I just took “th” and linked it with Thor and then used rhyming to have him put on a hat in a dramatic way. Thor + hat = that. When it comes to the Bök poem, there’s a part of the sequence (full poem here) where I used Thor with his hat again: Awkward grammar appals a craftsman. A Dada bard as daft as Tzara damns stagnant art and scrawls an alpha (a slapdash arc and a backward zag) that mars all stanzas and jams all ballads (what a scandal). For a small word like “all,” I used the Punk Rock band All, but only in part. Drawing upon the mnemonic teaching of people like Peter of Ravenna, Jacobus Publicius and Giordano Bruno, I used the principle of reduction. Rather than imagine the entire band, or even an entire mascot, I just imagined the eyes of the mascot. To memorize at speed, I suggest you practice this principle of reduction. Also develop what I call the Magnetic SRS in my full poetry course in the Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass. By taking an hour or so to assign association to all the pronouns and other “operator” words like “that,” you won’t have to stop and come up with associations ever again. The Magnetic SRS training in my full program goes into further detail. It will help you develop dozens of images for words that seem like they’ll be tricky or repetitive. Done well, they can be used repeatedly, but never cause confusion. Step Three: Memorize Multiple Words When You Can Memorizing more than one word in a poem at a time is called mnemonic compression. This term can mean more than one thing. But in this case, I’ve technically just given you a description of how compression works with the Statue of Liberty example. After Orion for O, she represents five words: “for a Muse of fire.” In this case, it works because I’m familiar with the workings of English grammar. But you can’t always get away with this kind of compression, especially when memorizing poetry in another language. It’s just best to keep an eye out for compression opportunities as much you can. When I memorized my TEDx talk using these techniques for speech memorization, thanks to compression, I loaded one station in my Memory Palace with up to 17 words using just 3-5 images (depending on how you count them). Keep in mind that you don’t have to start with poems with long passages like the ones I included in my TEDx Talk. A lot of people like to start with short Bible verses. I’ve put together a list of Bible verses to memorize that address the theme of memory if you’d like to select a few for practice. Step Four: Use Intelligent, Creative Repetition As I mentioned above, rote learning is a real problem. What you want instead is something called spaced repetition. It provides a simple means of reviewing memorized material on a schedule that keeps it in memory. Different poems and lyrics will require different amounts of repetition, and it’s not easy to predict in advance how much content will require how much repetition. However, there’s something called context-dependent memory. Basically, it gives you a boost when you use a lot of content frequently. Or read continually within particular categories of information. So if you read literature and quote it often, you’ll probably need less repetition than someone who doesn’t. And if you memorize the sonnet form more than free verse, you’ll likely develop a stronger and faster reliability because you’ve internalized its rules. Creative Repetition for Long-Term Maintenance For most of us, poems will fade over time no matter what we do. Fortunately, there are creative repetition strategies that can help make sure you maintain them. One is to follow in the footsteps of geniuses. For example, Anthony Hopkins keep common place books where they store and regularly revisit favorite poems. People like Thomas Jefferson used this strategy too. Another strategy is to use reflective thinking to compare various poems you’ve memorized. You can do this from poem to poem or between poems and your favorite philosophy books, historical events, etc. Finally, look for opportunities to recite the poems. Even if you just quote isolated lines, this smaller recitation will help keep the full poem within your mental reach. 3 Alternative Ways To Memorize Poetry You might be wondering if it’s possible to memorize poetry without using the Memory Palace technique. Indeed, there are. Here are some options. Rote Repetition Although I personally don’t like how rote learning feels, it is an option you can explore. It’s a slower option for most of us. But one simple way to get more mileage out of sheer repetition is to choose the time of day and location where you practice it strategically. You’ll need a lot of focus and concentration on top of sheer will power to keep repeating the same lines without the fun of mnemonics, so make sure you aren’t interrupted. I’d also suggest focusing on shorter poems for use with rote. That way you can memorize more poems in their entirety and enjoy substantial accomplishments more often. Cloze Methods A cloze test involves showing yourself parts of a poem. As you read through the poem, you try and fill in the blanks. This activity can trigger some of the positive benefits of active recall. Here’s an example of how you would apply the cloze test methodology to help yourself remember The Tyger by William Blake: Tyger Tyger, burning _____,  In the _____ of the night;  What immortal ____ or ____,  Could _____ thy ______ ______? Visual Flashcards Finally, if you’re willing to make simple drawings, you can draw on flashcards. This approach is kind of like a visual cloze test. Instead of hiding the word “bright” in the phrase “burning bright,” you would sketch an image that helps trigger the phrase. I’ve done this a fair amount with memorizing the books of the Bible. It’s a fast and easy way to help the mind make connections without having to use a Memory Palace. That said, drawing can take a lot of time. I would save this approach for when you feel like an experimental learning experience. How to Practice Reciting Poetry from Memory There are three key ways that I practice reciting poetry, not only to ensure that they’re locked in long-term memory. The point is also to get the lines as fluid as possible and bring out various parts you want to emphasize. After all, it’s not fun to sound robotic. The point of poetry is to convey meaning and beauty, humor or to stimulate some kind of emotion. One: Write the Poetry from Memory Another aspect of proper active recall practice is to call the information to mind by revisiting your associations in your Memory Palace, then write the words down. When writing out what you’ve committed to memory, don’t worry about mistakes. If you catch yourself making a mistake, just scratch it out. Then, once you’ve written as many lines as you can recall, test them against where the verse is written in a book or online. Here’s an example of a test from another part of Eunoia I recently memorized:   At this point, I hadn’t memorized the entire poem and had to start a new journal. But the important point is to test in this exact manner so that you don’t fall into rote repetition. Two: Recite Verbally As demonstrated in several of the video examples above, I practice recalling the poetry verses from memory out loud. This step is important because it gets the poetry into the muscle memory of the mouth. And this is the best way to practice adding gravitas to your performance. I suggest that you also recite the poetry out of order as you see in the Anthony Hopkins video above. This will give each line primacy and recency using the serial positioning effect, as was codified by Hermann Ebbinghaus. During the learning process, it can also be helpful to make up a little tune to go with the poetry. Even if you don’t sing it later, there’s something to chanting and singsonging that aids memory. This is something Bruno notes in his memory guide, Cantus Circaeus (Song of Circe), available in this English translation. Three: Recite Mentally It’s also valuable to practice reciting what you’ve memorized purely in your mind. You can do this solely by reciting the lines while moving through your Memory Palaces. Or you can do it without thinking of the Memory Palace journey, which is a point you should practice as soon as possible. If you are going to perform the poem live, it’s also helpful to imagine yourself delivering it live on camera or in front of an audience. I’ve done all of these things and it has really helped make sure my performance is fluid. But it also creates that priceless feeling of preparation. Your audience will appreciate your delivery much more as well. Make Poetry Memorization Part of Your Daily Life Finally, I’d like to discuss how to make poetry memorization a daily activity. We’re all different, but I personally prefer to encode new poems during the morning. This is simply because my energy is highest. Then I practice reciting in the evening. You might find that you prefer the opposite pattern. The key is to experiment, all based on having developed your mnemonic tools. Plus, it only makes sense to have a lot of poetry that you like within reach. Along with having the right memory techniques for this kind of verbatim learning task. That’s ultimately the most important tip of all. To get fast with memorizing poetry, you need to have your mnemonics prepped in advance. If you’d like more help on how the Memory Palace technique and related mnemonic strategies will help you memorize poems of any length, please consider signing up for my FREE Memory Improvement Course: It will take you through developing Memory Palaces for memorizing any poem at speed. Those poems can be as short as a simple song or as long as the Bible (which as I discuss in this tutorial, is possible to memorize). Or you can memorize songs from your weird uncle like I often did… even if I can’t always repeat them in polite company. Frankly, I wish I’d known these techniques back when I was young. Not only because I’d remember more of the words to the songs he sang. I’d remember more about him too. And that’s ultimately the greatest thing about memorizing poetry. We’re memorizing the ideas, feelings and images that impacted others, literally integrating ourselves with the stuff of life through memory.

In crowded markets, most organizations fight to be slightly better than everyone else. But some of the most successful companies in history took a different path. They chose to stand apart instead of blend in. In this episode, we unpack how AOL, Red Bull, and IKEA each broke industry norms, challenged conventional wisdom, and built enduring brands by leaning into what made them unconventional. These stories reveal a powerful insight for leaders: sometimes the smartest move isn't to improve the playbook, it's to throw it out and write your own.-Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie's simulations and leadership programs have inspired over 100,000 professionals in more than 50 countries. To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.comThe Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/Host Matthew Confer:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/Matthew's TEDx Talk on Decision Making - https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_makingMake sure you subscribe to our show to ensure you get our next episode when it is released.

In this episode, Julie and Savannah chat about an important topic as it applies to gender-expansive men and their cis-female partners or spouses. So many crossdressing men hide in the shadows, revert to closeting their feminine behavior after sharing their queerdom to their partners. When partners are told, so many emotions are felt and so much understanding and support is needed for both parties. What happens when the novelty wears off? What happens when the man chooses to be smaller than they should be to avoid conflict and keep everyone comfortable? How does each partner maintain the validity of their emotions while not taking agency away from each other? Listen in!-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

What happens when an engineer, executive leader, and yoga instructor come together in one person?Transformation.In this powerful episode, Nicole Greer sits down with seasoned operations leader and business coach Luca Romano to explore what it truly means to build a vibrant culture — especially in high-pressure manufacturing environments. After experiencing burnout and a life-changing spinal cord injury, Luca redefined leadership for himself. Blending his engineering mindset with mindfulness and emotional intelligence, he now leads with clarity, courage, and purpose.Vibrant Highlights:00:02:33 — Vibrant culture is positive energy directed toward progress. Energy spent on fear, politics, or self-protection drains results. Culture puts people at the center and aligns behavior around shared values.00:14:00 — Courage is required to move beyond people-pleasing. It is better to fail on your own conviction than succeed while betraying your values. Fear-based leadership wastes energy and undermines performance.00:22:00 — Culture drives measurable business results. After implementing shared core values, structured communication, and EOS, on-time delivery improved from 51% to 91%.00:24:20 — Training is an investment, not a cost. Skipping development to “save time” only postpones problems. Investing in people strengthens retention and long-term performance.00:35:30 — Coaching in and coaching out requires clarity. When behavioral expectations are clearly defined, difficult conversations become structured and productive — sometimes separation becomes a gift.Connect with Luca:Website: manufacturing-coach.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-romano-mba-041b531/FB: https://www.facebook.com/luca.romano.505512IG: https://www.instagram.com/floaterone74/#Ready to build a culture where people feel valued, energized, and committed?Bring Nicole Greer, The Vibrant Coach, to your leadership team, organization, or conference to ignite clarity, accountability, energy, and results.Visit: vibrantculture.comEmail: nicole@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole's TEDx Talk: vibrantculture.com/videos

 If you've been working on yourself — doing the forgiveness work, the affirmations, the meditations — and you're still not seeing the results you want… one of these two mistakes may be the reason why. In this episode of Heal Yourself. Change Your Life®, Brandy Gillmore breaks down two of the most common mistakes she sees that quietly block real mind-body healing. These approaches can look like progress on the surface — but at a subconscious level, they may be keeping you from getting the results you're seeking. The first mistake is something almost everyone overlooks when it comes to the mind-body connection: the importance of the specific details. It's the missing piece behind why so many popular approaches — including positive thinking and affirmations — fall short. As Brandy explains through simple, everyday examples of how emotions create physical responses in the body, it becomes clear just how powerful these details are — and why overlooking them changes everything. The second mistake involves a common healing practice that most people consider positive and productive. However, when you understand what can happen beneath the surface, you begin to see how it may unintentionally reinforce the very pattern you're trying to change — and why so many people stay stuck in the same cycle for years. This is a concise but powerful episode. If you've ever wondered why your healing journey feels stuck despite doing all the "right" things, this may be exactly what you need to hear. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.   Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions & Resources Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

Today, we're talking about something every follower of Jesus should consider carefully—influence. Whether we notice it or not, we're constantly shaping the people around us. But what does Christlike influence actually look like, and how do we steward it well? We'll explore how faith reframes our understanding of persuasion, leadership, and everyday impact—and why influence becomes most powerful when it flows "from above." My guest today is Brian Ahearn. Brian is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and a faculty member at the Cialdini Institute. He's an international speaker, coach, and consultant, and one of only a dozen people worldwide to hold the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation, as well as the Pre-suasion Trainer certification. He's written four books on influence, including Influence PEOPLE, named one of the Top 100 Influence Books of All Time. His LinkedIn courses have reached more than 800,000 learners, and his TEDx Talk on pre-suasion has surpassed one million views. Please send us your feedback and questions to: podcast@summit.org.

Sanah Ahsan's evocative “Ramadan's Greeting” brings us into the thoughts and experiences of a person observing the holiest month in Islam. In nine brief couplets, the poet deftly directs our attention towards some of the rich contrasts that emerge at this time — between light and dark, desire and abstinence, self and community — as well as the abiding satisfactions and joys. We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes.  Sanah Ahsan is a poet, liberation psychologist, and educator. Sanah's work plays in the wild terrain of woundedness, the sacred landscapes of falling apart, centering compassion and embracing each other's madness. Their work draws on therapeutics, psychospirituality, embodiment, and poetics as life-affirming practices. Some of Sanah's media work includes writing for The Guardian, delivering a TEDx Talk, and presenting a Channel 4 documentary on the overmedicalization of people's distress. Sanah is working on a nonfiction book about the politics of distress, and society's relationship with unruly emotions. As a poet, Sanah won the Out-Spoken Poetry Performance Prize and has been shortlisted for the Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize, The White Review Poetry Prize, and Bridport Poetry Prize. Sanah's debut poetry collection, I cannot be good until you say it, is a meditation on Islam, queerness, and goodness. It was shortlisted for The Forward Prize for Best First Collection and Polari Prize, and selected as one of The Guardian's Best Poetry Books.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diana Feinstein, Founder of Max Pact Health, is a health strategist who helps busy, high-achieving women navigate (peri)menopause with strength, clarity, and confidence. She teaches women to treat their health as their greatest ROI—an investment that fuels energy, stability, and fulfillment in this transformative season of life.Blending behavior science, emotional agility, and personalized health strategy with cutting-edge fitness and nutrition support, Diana guides women through the changes of (peri)menopause with grounded, real-time insight and practical tools tailored to their day-to-day lives.Social Handles:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxpacthealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553425215670LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-feinstein-76a36b8/Website: https://www.maxpacthealth.com/ ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 700+ weekly blogs / 500+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

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Tâm is the first listener-suggested guest, thanks to regular listener, Brandon Coleman. Tâm is an entertaining and interesting guest that has an in-depth story and many insights to share about life in Saigon, which can be seen by the length of this episode. Born in Texas to Vietnamese refugees, Tâm moved to Saigon after a stint in Singapore. Here in Saigon she worked at an international branding agency but soon started creating Vietnamese-Mexican dishes and hosting dinners out of her apartment, creating a closed-door restaurant named Saigonita. Soon Saigonita appeared in Vice Munchies and was profiled in Saigoneer so she decided to quit her corporate career to pursue her passion in food. Since then, she's been interviewed by publications in Vietnam, Singapore, the US, Italy, France; and has given a TEDx Talk. She is currently getting to more deeply know her roots and explore Vietnam's culinary scene through travels around the country.-------------------Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay and Le Nguyen.Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission."Send me a message!"Support the show

What if the very emotion that makes you feel strong and protected is the same one quietly affecting your health? It's more common than you might think — and it's one of the many counterintuitive aspects of the mind-body connection. In today's episode of Heal Yourself, Change Your Life, Brandy Gillmore shares two powerful insights from her recent work with a wonderful volunteer named Debbie: • Why an external trigger — whether an accident, medication, or injury — is almost never the full story • How certain emotions can feel good or protective — and yet subtly impact your health, happiness, and life at a deeper level If you've ever felt like your health issue began with something external and couldn't possibly be connected to your mind… or if you've tried everything and still feel stuck, this episode is for you. Note: This episode includes discussion of allergic reactions to medications. These discussions do not recommend starting, stopping, or changing any prescription medication. The information shared is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider regarding any questions or concerns about medications or allergic reactions. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal. Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions  Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

In this episode, Savannah reads a letter to Julie about late-blooming male-to-female crossdresser Olivia who has come to the realization that their feminine side might want to create a wish list for herself. The idea of giving herself permission to want something for her feminine side is new and seemingly a novel concept. Is this typical for a late-blooming CD? Is it too near adjacent to the Pink Fog? Using a wishlist list is a perfect way to organize, find your style, be mindful about what you want vs need, and a way to share with others who are interested in giving that femme side of you a supporting gift.-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

What does it really take to scale a business without sacrificing culture?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Dr. AJ Tremont and Taylor Plyler of Mint Hill Dentistry to unpack how intentional leadership, servant mindset, and people-first systems have helped them grow four thriving dental practices—while maintaining a five-star experience for patients and employees.From shutting down operations for culture days (yes, really!) to using EOS, core values, and powerful storytelling exercises to build trust and connection, this conversation is a masterclass in what it means to lead with heart and still win in business.You'll hear real stories about hiring for character, creating psychological safety, overcoming scarcity mindset, and why culture isn't something you hang on the wall—it's something you live every day.Vibrant Highlights:00:02:44 – Culture Always Wins: Dr. AJ Tremont explains why they willingly shut down operations and invested time and money into their people—because when culture is strong, everything else follows.00:07:20 – Core Values in Action (Not on a Wall): AJ and Taylor share how they actively use core values by nominating and recognizing team members who live them, turning values into daily behaviors instead of empty words.00:11:59 – Going Above and Beyond for Patients: A powerful story about a team member driving 25 minutes to help an elderly patient—showing what “being a difference maker” truly looks like in action.00:19:23 – The Exercise That Changed Team Relationships: The team uses a vulnerability-based storytelling exercise inspired by The Five Dysfunctions of a Team that deepened trust, empathy, and respect across roles.00:26:39 – Fail Fast and Lead with Heart: AJ and Taylor share their leadership philosophies: don't fear failure, embrace hard conversations, and remember that servant leadership fuels both performance and profit.Connect with Dr. Tremont and Taylor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-tremont-987115264/minthilldentistry.com (Mint Hill, NC)southerncharmdentistrync.com (Concord, NC)albemarledentistry.com (Albemarle, NC)Also mentioned on this episode:The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://a.co/d/0dEvm4mhAuthor Keith Cunningham: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keith-J.-Cunningham/author/B00606AQZ2?ref=ap_…Ready to build a culture where people feel valued, energized, and committed?Bring Nicole Greer, The Vibrant Coach, to your leadership team, organization, or conference to ignite clarity, accountability, energy, and results.Visit: vibrantculture.comEmail: nicole@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole's TEDx Talk: vibrantculture.com/videos

Whether it's a recent loss or one from years ago that you thought you were past, grief can quietly show up in the body in ways most people don't expect. In this episode of Heal Yourself. Change Your Life®, Brandy shares something she's been seeing over and over again: people developing unexplained health issues that trace back to grief — sometimes recent, sometimes from a loss they didn't even realize they were still carrying. And here's what makes it worse: some of the common advice about grief — sit with it, feel it fully, cry it out — can actually program it deeper into the mind and body instead of releasing it. Brandy explains why this happens using how neural pathways work and shares a powerful mindset shift that has helped people who were stuck in grief for years finally open their hearts, move forward, and fall in love with life again. Whether your loss was recent or long ago, this episode offers insight, compassion, and a supportive path forward — helping you release emotional weight and reconnect with peace, healing, and possibility. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal. Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions  Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

00:00 Intro01:40 Starting a company with loose change03:50 Hardest moment as an entrepreneur13:12 Long term sustainable competitive advantage16:00 Impact the human condition22:00 Your worst advice29:30 Leading change37:00 Leave a relevant legacy and start today Craig Schiefelbein: https://www.observationtower.netCraig's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taB6aq3SWwo----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us at the following places:Wisconsin AgilityTraining: https://wisconsinagility.com/trainingAdvising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advisingJeff BubolzJeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/Jeff Bubolz X: https://x.com/JeffBubolz Chad BeierChad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongsAgile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shortsAgile Songs X: https://x.com/AgileSongsThe Agile WireWeb: https://theagilewire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSGAgile Wire X: https://x.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel!#entrepreneurship #leadership #change #Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility

Marelda Rodrigues is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, author, and speaker specializing in women's midlife health. She believes transformation is a choice, and guides her clients to restore health, reclaim vitality, and thrive through one of the most important life transitions.Social handles:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareldarodrigues/https://landing.mareldarodrigues.com/Sovereign_Becoming_is_now_open ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 700+ weekly blogs / 500+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

Sean Kanan is a dynamic speaker and agent of positive change, with his TEDx Talk recently selected as TED's Editor's Choice. As an actor, writer, author, comedian, and Emmy® award-winning producer, Kanan first gained fame as the bad-boy "Mike Barnes" in Karate Kid III. In 2022, he reprised this iconic role in the hit series Cobra Kai, which became the top show on Netflix, enjoying widespread acclaim. Kanan is also known for his portrayal of 'Deacon Sharpe' on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful, the most-watched daytime drama in the world, seen in dozens of countries. Notably, 2025 marks the 25th anniversary since Kanan first appeared in this role, making him the only actor to have ever portrayed the character. In 2021, Kanan won a Daytime Emmy® as Executive Producer and Creator of Studio City (Amazon Prime), where he was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Writing Team. He has authored five books, including the best-selling Success Factor X and the award winning Way of the COBRA series His latest book, Way of the COBRA Couples, focuses on relationships and communication, co-written with his wife, Michele Kanan. Kanan actively engages in numerous charitable efforts, advocating for causes such as bullying awareness and animal advocacy, and serving as the international youth ambassador for Boo2Bullying.   https://www.instagram.com/sean.kanan/ https://actingdojo.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnXNRRjtueBO4r6v7tJkBDGJ3mHcl2WdxvftHHZRtxISAqlpw14BXWK2mRJio_aem_RiBtbCLhmXXDWJwavyNJWw  

In this episode, Brandy shares a powerful insight from working with a live volunteer who experienced a dramatic shift in pain—using her own mind. What made this session especially revealing was the role of suppressed subconscious emotions. Even when someone is positive, loving, and emotionally strong, emotions pushed beneath awareness can quietly influence healing in ways most people never consider. This episode explores why positive thinking, affirmations, and even meditation can sometimes miss what's happening at a deeper level—and how suppressed subconscious emotions can continue influencing the body until they're addressed. Rather than focusing on mindset or effort, this episode highlights how subconscious patterns—including emotional links that don't make logical sense—can still affect pain, illness, and healing outcomes. You'll hear insights on: How suppressed emotions can remain active beneath awareness Why subconscious patterns don't need to be logical to be powerful How emotional miswiring can quietly influence pain or illness Why real change often requires rewiring subconscious programming, not suppressing emotions This episode is an invitation to look beneath the surface and consider whether there are emotions you may have learned to suppress—and how gently addressing them can help open the door to meaningful healing shifts. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal. Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions  Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

In this episode, we explore a powerful and often misunderstood truth about pain. Pain is not simply a muscle or tissue problem. It is a brain based experience.Modern pain science shows us that the brain plays a central role in how pain is created, interpreted, and maintained. While muscles may feel tight, weak, or painful, they are often responding to messages coming from the nervous system rather than being the root cause.You will learn how protective patterns develop in the brain through stress, injury, trauma, repetitive movement, or emotional load. Over time, these patterns can keep muscles in a constant state of contraction, leading to ongoing discomfort, stiffness, and pain even when there is no longer tissue damage.This is where clinical somatic movement becomes so effective.Clinical somatic movement works directly with the brain through slow, mindful, intentional movement. Instead of forcing muscles to stretch or strengthen, this approach helps the brain update outdated protective signals. Through processes such as pandiculation, the nervous system can relearn how to fully release muscle contraction, restore movement efficiency, and reduce pain at its source.In this episode, you will discover:• Why pain is an output of the brain, not just a symptom of the body• How chronic muscle tension is often a learned neurological pattern• Why stretching alone rarely creates lasting relief• How clinical somatic movement retrains the brain to reduce pain naturally• What it means to work with your nervous system rather than against itIf you are navigating midlife changes, persistent pain, or a sense that your body no longer responds the way it used to, this conversation will resonate deeply.Go to: https://TotalSomatics.com/Midlife and join me & other guest speakers to this FREE Online EventI would love you to join me for my upcoming FREE ONLINE event taking place over the weekend of 21st and 22nd February.Navigating Midlife is a supportive, science-informed experience designed to help you understand your body, brain, and nervous system during this important stage of life.

“It's always important to speak up for yourself and to define for yourself what you will and will not tolerate.” – Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Today's featured New York Times bestselling author is a mom, wife, clinical psychologist, award-winning educational thought leader, TEDx speaker, and president emerita of Spelman College, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. Dr. Beverly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her latest book, “Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times”, resilience, the importance of advocacy in shaping the future of education, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:How Dr. Tatum's early life shaped her academic interests and path to becoming a bestselling authorHer transition from aspiring therapist to becoming dean at Mount Holyoke and later president of Spelman CollegeThe most surprising thing about being a college presidentHow current events and higher education controversies shaped her book's direction The importance of alumni advocacy for colleges and universitiesDr. Beverly's Site: https://www.beverlydanieltatum.com/Dr. Beverly's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001H6OH32/allbooksDr. Beverly's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/l_TFaS3KW6s?si=QGgrrQ22LhhtnbcVThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…#Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Read Until You Understand” with Dr. Farah Griffin (@FJasmineG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-read-until-you-understand-with-dr-farah-griffin-fjasmineg/Ep. 487 – “Black Indian” with Shonda Buchanan (@shondabuchanan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-487-black-indian-with-shonda-buchanan-shondabuchanan/98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system/257 – “It's Time To Fly Away” with Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew (@Froswa): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/257-its-time-to-fly-away-with-dr-froswa-booker-drew-froswa/Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-420-the-upside-of-failure-with-tiana-sanchez-likearealboss/31 - "Power Living" with Pam Reaves (@pamela_reaves): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/31-power-living-with-pam-reaves-pamela_reaves/Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/Ep. 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen (@autumncarrying): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/Ep. 458 – “The Title IX Guy” with Dr. James J. Wilkerson (@titleixguy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-458-the-title-ix-guy-with-dr-james-j-wilkerson-titleixguy/Ep. 574 – “Light Skin Gone to Waste” with Toni Ann Johnson (@toniannjohnson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-574-light-skin-gone-to-waste-with-toni-ann-johnson-toniannjohnson/

In this episode of Perfect Prey, I'm joined by Laura Richards, a criminal behavioral analyst, former New Scotland Yard specialist, and one of the leading global voices on coercive control. Laura has been instrumental in changing laws on stalking and coercive control in the UK and internationally, and her work has helped shape policy, legislation, and professional practice worldwide.We explore why coercive control is not about isolated incidents, but a patterned strategy of domination, entrapment, and power imbalance. Laura explains why coercive control is best understood as a war of attrition, how patriarchy and misogyny shape institutional responses, and why women and children are so often disbelieved—even when the evidence is present.This conversation examines how legal systems, family courts, and law enforcement frequently fail victims and survivors, particularly at the point of separation, when risk escalates most dramatically. We also discuss why coercive control must be criminalized, why gender matters in risk assessment, and how language itself can either obscure or reveal abuse.What we coverWhat coercive control really is and why it's a patterned form of abuseWhy victims and survivors are often disbelieved by systems meant to protect themCoercive control as “murders and suicides in slow motion”The role of patriarchy, entitlement, and power imbalance in abuseWhy separation is the most dangerous time for women and childrenHow family courts can become a tool of post-separation abuseWhy protecting children requires protecting the non-abusive parentThe urgent need to criminalize coercive control globallyWhy listen If you are a survivor, protective parent, clinician, attorney, advocate, or policymaker, this episode offers critical insight into how coercive control operates beneath the surface of relationships and systems. Laura Richards brings clarity to why abuse is so often minimized, misunderstood, or reframed—and what must change to prevent further harm.Guest bio (short)Laura Richards is a criminal behavioral analyst, former New Scotland Yard specialist, and a leading international expert on coercive control, stalking, and violence against women. She helped create the DASH risk assessment model, founded the National Stalking Advocacy Service (Paladin), and played a central role in criminalizing coercive control in England and Wales. Laura is the author of Policing Domestic Violence and host of the Crime Analyst and Real Crime Profile podcasts.Connect with Dr. ChristineOfficial site: https://www.thelaurarichards.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimeanalyst?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X (twitter): https://x.com/thecrimeanalystTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crimeanalystpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksfRSwfwFqUCjcxKYju6_QBooks: https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/booksConnect with Dr. ChristineProtective Parenting Program: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-parents/Official site: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCocchiola-coercivecontrol/videosTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.c_coercivecontrolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol/TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2qByKOue4&t=24sBooks:https://url-shortener.me/c/FramedBookhttps://url-shortener.me/c/EveryMomentOfEveryDayIf this episode resonated, please share it with someone who needs this information, subscribe to Perfect Prey, and consider leaving a review to help other survivors find validation and clarity.— Dr. Christine Cocchiola & guest Laura Richards

Our inspiring podcast guest today, Scott Tillema, is an award-winning keynote speaker and negotiation expert who helps leaders navigate difficult conversations with confidence, influence, and trust. Drawing on more than 20 years in law enforcement, including his work as an FBI-trained hostage negotiator and a business negotiator trained through the Harvard University Program on Negotiation, Scott brings rare, real-world insight into what it takes to lead effectively in high-stakes moments. His work focuses on showing leaders how to connect first, influence second, and create outcomes that move people and businesses forward. In this episode, Scott unpacks the psychology behind negotiation and human connection through four key factors: understanding, timing, delivery, and respect. He shares how his early life, career in law enforcement, and deep study of human behavior shaped his approach, why judgment blocks connection, and how problem-solving can sometimes stand in the way of true empathy. We also explore what bad leadership can teach us, why influence is a learnable skill, and why we should never forget that connection is at the very heart of influence. Join us for an eye-opening conversation about how to harness the influence you may not even know you have to change the world for the better.   Key Highlights From This Episode: Scott's beginnings in hostage negotiations from studying psychology and working in law enforcement. [04:45] How his childhood and early adult experiences shaped his curiosity about what drives people. [06:53] How judgment acts as a barrier to connection and ultimately negotiation. [11:20] Four factors of negotiation: understanding, timing, delivery, and respect. [17:03] Why it is truly possible for anyone to become a strong verbal influencer. [21:32] What we can learn from bad leadership and the mistakes they make along the way. [26:12] Why problem-solving creates a barrier to true empathy. [31:02] A final word of encouragement about the influence you might not know you have. [44:55] For More Information: Scott TillemaScott Tillema on InstagramScott Tillema on LinkedIn Scott Tillema on YouTube   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:  Scott Tillema's TEDx TalkThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleAlison Fragale's episode on Finding BraveAlison Fragale's book, Likeable Badass   ——————— READY FOR A HUGE SHIFT TO ACHIEVE MORE SUCCESS, IMPACT, AND FULFILLMENT IN YOUR CAREER? 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And check out Kathy's digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.   Kathy's Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources Kathy's TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment Kathy's Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz   ——————— Sponsor Highlight I'm thrilled that both Audible.com and Amazon Music are sponsors of Finding Brave! Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today! Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer   Quotes:  "Crisis isn't reserved for the SWAT team. We're all experiencing this in our teams, in our organizations, in our families. So these techniques and structures that I've learned in these life or death conversations are so needed and so interesting to people outside of the law enforcement lane." — Scott Tillema [0:06:03] "Influence begins with connection and connection begins with a dialogue, and the block to dialogue and the block to connection is judgment." — Scott Tillema [0:11:25] "So often we think about what we're going to say, and if we're really elite we think about how we're going to say it, but rarely does anybody give consideration to the right time to deliver the message." — Scott Tillema [0:17:50] "We all have the power to be incredible verbal influencers." — Scott Tillema [0:22:51] "The enemy of empathy is problem-solving." — Scott Tillema [0:32:16] "Leadership is going to take courage." — Scott Tillema [0:35:42] "Crisis isn't reserved for the SWAT team. We're all experiencing this in our teams, in our organizations, in our families. So these techniques and structures that I've learned in these life or death conversations are so needed and so interesting to people outside of the law enforcement lane." — Scott Tillema [0:06:03]   Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! Don't forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!

Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard  Chickens Show! In this Throw Back Thursday episode, I interview Krissy from the popular Instagram page Dunkin' Ducks. Hope you love it!Follow Dunkin' Ducks on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dunkin.ducks/?hl=enOrder my new book Let's All Keep Chickens! here.Become a more confident chicken keeper with my new online course: Backyard Chickens 101 - A Chicken Course for Everyone. Click here for more.Join my mailing list and become part of Chickenlandia NationCheck out My Favorite Chicken for my favorite supplement DAILY HEN HEALTH plus all your other chicken needs! Use the coupon code “chickenlandia10” for 10% off your first order!Check out LOVE MY GIRLS for a wide variety of healthy soy and corn-free CHICKEN TREATS!As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases through the above link.Check out Small Pet Select and use the promo code SPSFLOCK15 for 15% off!Make sure your coop always smells nice and clean with Eaton Pet and Pastures REVITALIME and COOP ODOR ELIMINATOR. Click here and use the coupon code CHICKENLANDIA for 20% off (cannot be combined with other discounts). Buy all your REAL SALT, Relyte, and Redmond Agriculture Favorites here and use the coupon code CHICKENLANDIA for 15% off!I feed my chickens Scratch and Peck Feeds! Use the coupon code "chickenlandia15" for 15% off your first three purchases! Click here.Check out my TEDX Talk "I Dream of Chickens"Visit Welcome to Chickenlandia's website by clicking here!Submit your own chicken question here!Check out Welcome to Chickenlandia on YouTube by clicking here!Watch my TEDx Talk: I Dream of ChickensFind Welcome to Chickenlandia on:FacebookInstagram Twitter Write to us!Welcome to Chickenlandia™2950 Newmarket Street, Ste 101, PBM 125Bellingham, WA 98226Disclaimer Notice: The content of the Welcome to Chickenlandia YouTube Channel, podcast, website, blog, vlog, and all social media Make sure your coop always smells nice and clean with Eaton Pet and Pastures REVITALIME and COOP ODOR ELIMINATOR. Click here and use the coupon code CHICKENLANDIA for 20% off (cannot be combined with other discounts). 

Various statistics suggest that more than half of travellers want to see animals when they travel: that's why we keep returning to the topic of animal tourism and how we can do this in ways that both keep humans interested in caring for animals but without doing too much harm - and while bearing in mind that for many communities, animal tourism can be a significant part of their economy. To sum up: it's tricky! In this episode I get a bunch of different perspectives. I start with Eryn Gordon, a travel writer who visited Thailand and had her first encounter there with an animal sanctuary that was ethical on paper but made her question this when she was there in person - something that many tourists experience. Next, I speak with safari guide Suyash Keshari, who has many years of experience working in tourism with tigers in India (and other animals around the world), and discusses the difficult balance of tourist behaviour that does and doesn't impact animals in ways that actually change their lives. Finally, John Roberts takes us back a couple of decades to describe some of what was happening when the world first started to consider whether it was okay or not to train and tame elephants for tourism purposes, and some of the tricky elements of this in the Thai context in particular. Links: Eryn Gordon’s website Earth to Editorial - https://earthtoeditorial.com/ Eryn's TEDx Talk on “What it means to be a good traveler” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WQYSdm-5ps Suyash Keshari, Ameliya Safaris - https://ameliyasafaris.com/ John Roberts, Group Director of Sustainability and Conservation, Minor Hotels -https://www.minorhotels.com/ Whither Captive Elephants? by Daniel Stiles - https://medium.com/@danielstiles/whither-captive-elephants-f4e70a36aff8 Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/381Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when great people bring their old culture into your organization—and no one talks about it? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer is joined by Lisa Hazen, co-author of Culture Shock and founder of StoriTel, for a deep dive into the hidden force shaping organizations from the inside out: microcultures.Lisa draws on 25+ years in the biopharma industry to explain how microcultures form, why they're not inherently bad, and how—when left unmanaged—they can quietly erode collaboration, innovation, and trust. Together, Nicole and Lisa explore how leaders can turn culture shock into a strategic advantage by intentionally shaping an agile, resonant employer brand.This conversation is packed with real-world examples, practical frameworks, and powerful insights for leaders navigating growth, mergers, high turnover, or constant change—whether you're in biopharma or any people-driven industry. If you care about retention, resilience, and results, this episode is a must-listen.Vibrant Highlights06:45 – Microcultures form when people bring more than their resumes into a new organization; they bring shared habits, language, and ways of working that can subtly reshape culture.10:15 – Microcultures aren't inherently negative and can drive fast productivity, but when left unmanaged they create silos, exclusion, and internal disconnect.13:45 – Resilience is not an innate trait but a learned skill, and coaching provides a critical anchor for employees navigating constant change and instability.18:30 – Building an agile, resonant employer brand requires identifying authentic cultural themes, intentionally evangelizing them, and continuously adapting as the organization evolves.44:15 – The cost of ignoring culture and microcultures is exponentially higher than the cost of investing in them, impacting innovation, retention, and long-term business health.Connect with Lisa:Culture Shock by Lisa Hazen & Kim Hazen:  https://a.co/d/dNSyIdzWebsite: https://www.storitel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahazenstoritel/LI Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/back-bay-storitel/BONUS: Email nicole@vibrantculture.com to receive a FREE Change Readiness Assessment!Also mentioned in this episode:Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson: https://a.co/d/3i9zXc2The Danger Booth: https://www.thedangerbooth.com/Listen at vibrantculture.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts!Book Nicole to help your organization ignite clarity, accountability, and energy through her SHINE™ Coaching Methodology.Visit vibrantculture.comEmail: nicole@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/SMbxA90bfXE

Do you ever notice how overwhelm doesn't just stay contained, but starts to spill into frustration, stress, or feeling like life is running you? In this quick Question (IQ) episode, Brandy Gillmore shares a simple yet powerful insight into why overwhelm often grows instead of easing—and the subtle shift that can help you begin moving out of it. You'll explore: Why reacting emotionally to overwhelm can unintentionally intensify it A common habit that feels relieving in the moment but can keep people stuck How overwhelm and ongoing stress can start affecting health, happiness, and relationships A grounded perspective that helps restore a sense of capability and empowerment If you've been feeling stretched by life, responsibilities, or expectations, this short episode offers a supportive way to begin shifting out of overwhelm and back into a more steady, empowered state—without pressure, avoidance, or overpromising. ✨ A thoughtful, practical listen for anyone wanting to feel more grounded and capable again. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal. Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions  Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

Struggling with yo-yo dieting, binge eating, or emotional eating sabotage? This episode uncovers the real reason weight loss feels impossible for so many women.Emotional eating expert and TEDx speaker Tricia Nelson (over 2M views) joins us to explain why diets fail, how sugar and processed carbs hijack the brain, and what's actually driving cravings, overeating, and self-sabotage.If you've ever eaten “perfectly” all day—only to binge at night—this conversation will hit home. We learn:Why yo-yo dieting is rooted in emotional eatingHow stress, pain, and overthinking trigger food cravingsThe PEP Formula: Painkiller, Escape, PunishmentWhy sugar is addictive and fuels compulsive eatingHow morning rituals reduce cravings and stressWhy kindness + community matter more than disciplineTricia shares how she lost 50 pounds—not by dieting harder, but by healing her relationship with food.Tricia Nelson is an internationally acclaimed emotional eating expert, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. After decades of food obsession and sugar addiction, she uncovered the hidden emotional roots of overeating and transformed her health and life.TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVSe2vaxXXMPodcast: https://healyourhunger.com/tricias-podcast/Heal Your Hunger Book Buy Heal Your Hunger Book on AmazonFunctional Moms Supplement Store 25% OFF top-quality brands https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4iYrNkAQMwzcX5FRJH5aEW?si=be43e3c4af72492aSUBSCRIBE on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/Tags:the reason you can't lose weight, emotional eating weight loss, why can't some people can't lose weight, weight and emotional eating, why obese people can't lose weight, the #1 reason why you go off track losing weight, why can't i lose weight, obese people can't lose weight, how can you stop eating emotionally, why cant i lose weight, why is it hard to lose weight, why is it so hard to lose weight, how to stop emotional eating on your own, top reasons can't lose weight, why you're not losing weight Tricia Nelson TEDx Talk

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This week I sit down with Autumn Calabrese to talk about fitness, mindset, and stress management—especially as they relate to women in midlife. We explore how hormonal changes can affect energy, recovery, motivation, and overall health, and why many women find that the fitness strategies that once worked no longer feel effective or sustainable. We also discuss how women's fitness culture has evolved over time, shifting away from extremes and toward a more balanced, realistic approach that prioritizes consistency over perfection. This episode highlights why managing stress is just as important as working out, and how nutrition, quality sleep, and community support play foundational roles in long-term wellness. At its core, this conversation is an invitation to reframe fitness as a tool for resilience, strength, and vitality—not punishment—and to encourage women to embrace change, stay consistent, and prioritize their health through every season of midlife. Fitness helps support warmth, energy, and resilience, especially during winter Mindset is a major driver of sustainable fitness and health habits Stress management is essential for overall health in midlife Hormonal changes can significantly impact women's physical and mental well-being Fitness culture is evolving toward balance rather than extremes Consistency in workouts leads to better long-term health outcomes Nutrition is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle Quality sleep is critical for recovery and overall well-being Embracing change can transform the midlife experience Community and accountability enhance motivation and long-term commitment Autumn's IG BODI platform To my fellow clinicians: listen to the You Are Not Broken podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Pinnacle's network to earn FREE CME credit⁠⁠⁠ Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the body isn't healing because it's responding to long-standing patterns in the mind? In this powerful live episode of Heal Yourself. Change Your Life., Brandy Gillmore works with Emily, a strong, insightful woman with a beautiful sense of humor who has been navigating stiffness and limited mobility after being hit by a car, undergoing multiple surgeries, and being diagnosed with spinal stenosis. As the session unfolds, it becomes clear that Emily's body isn't broken or incapable — it has been responding to long-standing emotional conditioning that once helped her cope, but is no longer supporting her health, movement, or sense of ease. With warmth, compassion, laughter, and deep awareness, Brandy helps Emily uncover subconscious patterns around anger as protection and a long-standing feeling of being unappreciated. As Emily begins to see these patterns differently and shift them in real time, something remarkable happens: her posture changes, her movement improves, and she begins standing and walking with noticeably more ease — right there in the session. This episode also offers an important reminder: while breakthroughs can happen quickly, lasting healing requires genuine change at the subconscious level. Brandy explains why reinforcing new emotional and neurological patterns matters, and how slipping back into old triggers can cause symptoms to return. In this episode, you'll discover: How long-standing emotional protection patterns can quietly affect the body Why anger can feel protective — yet still keep healing stuck How shifting perspective can create immediate physical relief Why real transformation requires reinforcing new subconscious programming If you've ever felt like you've done years of inner work yet still felt stuck — or if you've wondered how emotions, relationships, and the nervous system influence physical health — this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. As always, please share this episode with someone you love — or someone who may need encouragement today. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal. Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions  Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

So many people feel stressed, frustrated, or stuck when it comes to manifesting — especially around money. But what if the real issue isn't pushing harder or staying positive… what if it's misalignment — and the need to realign both your mindset and your actions? In this episode of Heal Yourself. Change Your Life®, Brandy Gillmore explores the powerful — and often overlooked — connection between money, manifesting, and healing. You'll hear how subconscious beliefs can quietly create stress, impact the body, and shape outcomes — and how shifting those beliefs can naturally open the door to greater ease, support, and real-world results. Through real client stories and grounded insight, Brandy shares why healing and manifesting aren't about waiting for things to arrive, but about creating inner alignment that makes empowered action feel possible, natural, and sustainable. In this episode, you'll discover: How stress around money and manifesting impacts the body Why inner alignment is essential for both healing and success How subconscious blocks influence what shows up in your life The role empowered, aligned action plays in real transformation Why lasting change feels easier when your nervous system is on board This episode offers a compassionate, practical perspective on manifesting — one that supports your health, your well-being, and your life. If this episode resonates, please share it with someone you love or someone who could use a little more ease and clarity today. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal. Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions  Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

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Inside, they explore: → The profound realization that stopped her body from conceiving: "I'm terrified to be a mother like my mother had been"→ How following intuitive nudges (even when they don't make logical sense) changed the entire trajectory of her life→ Why premarital coaching at 23 was the catalyst for decades of transformative personal growth→ The sacred travel experience in Ireland that unlocked this truth: "You are a woman whether you have a child or not"→ How our bodies hold stress and old stories—and what it takes to release them→ The biggest code to dismantle: "To be a good mom means you put your children first, then your spouse, then work—and you're last"→ Why there's no "one right way" to mother (and how liberating that truth can be)→ What self-mothering actually looks like (hint: it doesn't always require money or time—it requires permission)→ How generational wiring convinces us we don't deserve rest, help, or prioritizing ourselves→ The travel soccer story: what one mom's "no" taught about triggers, choices, and rewriting family values→ Why mothering is a process we can all cultivate—whether we're raising children, building businesses, or nurturing creative work→ How the nervous system shapes the way we show up in relationships (and why regulating it matters)→ The power of choosing yourself—even when it feels selfish, even when it's uncomfortableDr. Lyons also opens up about her own regret for "leaving herself out" during her daughters' teenage years, the doctoral work that led to her book, and why she now leads immersive retreats in Mexico and Ireland to help women flex their self-mothering muscles.This conversation will make you pause, reflect, and breathe a little deeper. It's for anyone who's ever felt torn between caring for others and caring for themselves—and ready to rewrite the code. Resources & Links: Connect with Dr. Gertrude Lyons:→ Website: www.drgertrudelyons.com→ Instagram: @rewritethemothercode→ Instagram: @drgertrudelyons→ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rewritethemothercode→ Book: Decoding the Mother Code (available wherever books are sold, including audiobook)→ TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ9ZF8JKIDY→ Substack: Rewrite the Mother Code (https://gertrudelyons.substack.com/) → Podcast: Rewrite the Mother Code (https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/podcast) → Oprah Daily Article by Kristen McGinnis: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholeness/a68888423/self-mothering-reparenting/→ Complimentary 30-Minute Coaching Discovery Call (for listeners): https://calendly.com/drgertrudelyons/complimentary-free-coaching-session Mentioned in This Episode:→ Nicole Sachs's work on nervous system regulation and pain→ Dr. Lyons's immersive experiences and retreats in Mexico and Ireland Connect with Albiona:→ Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching→ Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe→ Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share it with a mom who's struggling to prioritize herself, a woman who's questioning her choices, or anyone learning to mother themselves first. We're all unlearning the codes we inherited and discovering what it means to truly care for ourselves—so we can show up whole for everything and everyone we love. Until next time,Albiona

In this episode, Savannah reads two wonderful email letters to Julie. Recently, Savannah received a correspondence from a bi-gender MTF girlie named Jennifer who hails from Belgium! The content is so poignant and powerful that a summary here could never do it justice! Listen in for an eloquent pair of letters from a gender-expansive person coming to love themselves, share with their family, and find comfort beyond the trials and tribulations of finding their hidden feminine self.-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com

Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor, serves on the SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, and is a member of Golden Seeds. She is chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association, a global society for angel investors. Marcia is an associate producer of the documentary Show Her the Money, a TEDx speaker, and hosts The Angel Next Door podcast. Get Marcia's brilliant book Do Good While Doing Well: Invest for Change, Reap Financial Rewards, and Increase Your Happiness Watch her TEDx Talk here: https://youtu.be/yI4i4qb3E8E?si=DFiruOGlOgER8ScY Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giving a TEDx talk taught me a lot about nervous system regulation, self-trust, and choosing love over control. In a medical culture that rewards certainty and discourages vulnerability, visibility is a nervous system challenge. Standing on a red circle requires staying present when every instinct says to hide. Through the question "What would love do?", this episode offers a grounded framework for decision-making, leadership, and communication that integrates data, values, and human emotion.  It is an invitation to choose integrity and presence when outcomes are uncertain and what we carry matters. PEARLS OF WISDOM • The questions we ask shape the answers we receive. Fear-based questions rarely lead us where we want to go. • "What would love do?" is not sentimental or self-sacrificing; it is grounded, honest, and committed to doing no harm, including to ourselves. • Physicians are trained to equate control with safety. • Visibility and vulnerability are nervous system challenges, not character flaws, and they can be practiced with intention. • Choosing love often means choosing discomfort in service of what matters most. Reflection Questions: Where in your life are you trying to manage or control when a different question might bring clarity? What decisions feel heavy right now, and how might they shift if you asked, "What would love do?" Where are you being invited to tolerate discomfort so something meaningful can grow? How might your work, relationships, or leadership change if you asked what love would do? CLOSING INVITATION Giving this TEDx talk deepened my trust in the question that has quietly guided my life and work for years. It reminded me that love stays present even when outcomes are uncertain, and that choosing reach over ease is often part of meaningful contribution. Please listen to the full TEDx talk here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRQwr8-ITBQ Please share it and spread love-based decision-making far and wide. It is more needed than ever right now. You sharing the talk is the way it will reach those who really need to hear it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  If you want to learn how to use this tool in your own life, join me for coaching or a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com *Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.  

In today's episode, Brandy works live with a volunteer experiencing low back pain, psoriatic arthritis and inflammation.. As the session unfolds, her pain drops from a level five down to zero in real time—offering a powerful demonstration of the mind-body connection in action. What makes this episode especially eye-opening is the deeper insight it reveals: how stress around money, support, and control can directly affect the body. You'll hear how subconscious emotional patterns—such as needing to do everything alone, feeling stressed or conflicted about money, or struggling to let support in—can unconsciously be connected to tension, inflammation, and physical symptoms. As these patterns begin to shift, the body responds immediately. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover: How stress around money and support can impact physical health Why emotional patterns that once helped you cope may later block healing The connection between control, safety, and chronic pain How emotional and energetic shifts can create rapid physical relief Why true healing requires both internal awareness and practical change This episode is heartfelt, insightful, and filled with genuine moments of humor, awareness, and transformation. It offers a compassionate reminder that healing often begins by addressing what's happening beneath the surface—not by pushing harder, but by shifting what's been running in the subconscious mind. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unsupported, or stressed about money while dealing with health challenges, this episode may expand your awareness in a powerful way. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal. Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions  Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?

In this co-hosted episode, Travis and Eric riff on TED vs. TEDx, the evolution of “thought leadership,” and why people love to critique things that have genuinely helped millions. They also dig into how ideas spread today, the difference between real credibility and checkbox credentials, and why simple, boring actions still beat fancy labels when it comes to actually making money. On this episode we talk about: *  Whether TED and TEDx talks still matter for credibility in 2026*  Why not all “bestselling author” or “TEDx speaker” titles are created equal*  How great ideas rise above the noise regardless of the label on them*  Why people love to criticize helpful platforms instead of doing the work themselves*  When a TEDx talk or self-published book is actually worth doing for your brand Top 3 Takeaways 1.  There's a massive difference between a TED talk and a TEDx talk—one is a global, highly curated stage, the other is much more accessible and variable in quality.2.  Labels like “TEDx speaker” or “bestselling author” can help, but only if the underlying work is excellent; the best ideas and books win because they're good, not because of the stamp.3.  Time spent tearing down platforms that help millions is usually better spent creating something great yourself and letting the market decide its value. Notable Quotes *  “If you don't like it, just don't watch it—you don't need a Reddit thesis about why something that helps people is dumb.”*  “It's the difference between an Amazon bestseller and a New York Times bestseller—same label, wildly different signal.”*  “You have to earn the right not to do the things you don't like to do.” Connect with Travis: *  Travis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell*  Travis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell*  Podcast: Travis Makes Money on all major podcast platforms - leave a review and we'll love you forever!*  Website: https://travischappell.com  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has our understanding of postpartum evolved, and what challenges have remained all along? The answers may surprise you. Today I'm joined by Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah on Yoga | Birth | Babies. Dr. Karen is an assistant professor, certified nurse-midwife, mindfulness coach, and perinatal mental health researcher. Dr. Karen's expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Politico, TEDx Talks, and NPR. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores how subconscious beliefs and emotional patterns influence health, well-being, longevity, and the desire to fully live — and how healing those patterns can transform life itself. What if life itself isn't "too hard" — but unresolved subconscious patterns make it feel that way? In this powerful Quick IQ episode, Brandy Gillmore responds to a thoughtful listener question about life, longevity, death, and the subconscious mind — and gently pivots the conversation toward something far more empowering: loving life, wanting to live, longevity, and feeling deeply connected to being here. Drawing from decades of mind-body healing work, Brandy explains how subtle subconscious beliefs can quietly influence emotional health, physical well-being, and even longevity — often without conscious awareness. In this episode, you'll discover: How subconscious links such as "good people die young" or "you'll miss me when I'm gone" or even "wanting to die for others", can form — and why they matter Why the desire to live is often shaped at a subconscious level How emotional patterns like self-sacrifice, fear, loss, or unworthiness can affect the body Why life itself often isn't the problem — unhealed patterns are How clearing subconscious patterns can completely change how life feels Brandy also shares personal insight from her own life-changing injury — including how rewiring her subconscious mind didn't just help her heal physically, but helped her fall deeply back in love with life. This episode isn't about fear or negativity. It's about awareness, empowerment, and possibility. ✨ When emotional patterns heal, life can feel lighter✨ When the mind shifts, the body can respond✨ When you genuinely love your life, it can fuel health and longevity Brandy explains why learning to work with your mind is a skill — much like learning any other — and how greater understanding makes healing, growth, and transformation more natural over time. If you've ever felt like life was heavy…If you've noticed repeating emotional or health patterns…Or if you're curious about how the subconscious mind truly influences healing and longevity… This episode offers compassionate insight and mind-expanding insights! Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal. Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions  Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?