Podcasts about tedx talks

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

It's (somehow!) six years ago that we started to learn about this new virus and then find ourselves caught up in a global pandemic. While there were some truly tragic parts to that crisis, it turns out there were also some good results, too. Quite by chance recently, two guests in the space of a couple of days told me stories about huge changes in their lives brought about by their travels around Covid times, and these stories were so interesting I quickly decided to create a whole episode on the topic. First up, I chat with Shannon O'Brien, an international school teacher who was actually working at a school in Shenzhen, China, at the start of 2020. During a school break for the Chinese New Year, Shannon flew to Sumatra, Indonesia, for a short holiday. Spoiler alert: it became a very long holiday! I then speak with Eva Westerling, a German doctor who in 2019 had decided that it was time for a big change and was contemplating a permanent shift to Morocco. When the pandemic hit, she and her partner were in the earliest stages of setting up a tourism business in Morocco, and then of course, no tourists came. My final guest is Eryn Gordon, who was working a corporate job in the United States when the pandemic began, and she soon found herself out of work. Instead of laying low like many of us did during Covid times, Eryn instead decided to get a new qualification and move to the other side of the world, to work in Seoul, South Korea. Links: Shannon O’Brien - https://www.shannon-obrien.com/ Shannon’s memoir Stray - https://amzn.to/4bQdiKT Eva Westerling’s blog Not Scared of the Jet Lag - http://www.notscaredofthejetlag.com Eva’s tour business in Morocco, Berber Adventure Tours - https://berberadventuretours.com/ 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 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/380 *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.

Christiana Garcia is a high school senior who has been homeschooled from kindergarten through 12th grade. Despite six severe learning disabilities, she went from being inarticulate to an advocate for learning differences, a TEDx speaker, and a keynote presenter. She's also a podcaster, an aspiring lawyer and co-founder of Ambassadors of Tomorrow where they raise money to support student leadership.Connect with ChristianaFind her on Instagram, watch her TEDx Talk, or book her as a speaker.Welcome to Speak Out Stand Out — the show where we build confidence in our future, one voice at a time. I'm your host, Elizabeth Green.I grew up shy, so I know firsthand how life-changing it can be when someone helps you find your voice. Now, I get to help kids and teens do exactly that — and this podcast is a place to share those tools with you.Each week, I talk with experts and inspiring guests about simple, practical and tangible ways to help the young people in Thanks for listing! Be sure to check out the show notes for additional resources including a free public speaking lesson and 52 fun practice prompts.  And if you enjoyed what you heard today, please give us a follow. Thanks for Listening to Speak Out, Stand OutLike what you hear? We would love if you would rate and review our podcast so it can reach more families. Also - grab our free mini lesson on impromptu speaking here. This is ideal for kids ages 6+.Interested in checking out our Public Speaking & Debate courses? Find more here!

Established leadership in embodied intelligence, movement for wellbeing, AI and spatial design. Deep experience in product creation, augmented and virtual reality, innovation strategy, interaction design, storytelling, both cinematic and live, and in leading large and small teams in creative collaboration. An award-winning filmmaker and author. Focused on the intersections of emergent technologies and human intent and on employing design to tackle challenges of today and the future.#thinking with movement I #breaks for teams I #immersive technologies I #lifelong learning I #wellbeing at workFollow her:https://breakthru.me/press/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-painter-9baa5814/ ***********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

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

Our guest this week is Hugh Hempel, a technology industry veteran turned health care entrepreneur and father of identical twin daughters with Niemann Pick Type C.Hugh and his wife Chris, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of identical twin daughters Addison & Cassidy.  The girls were born in January 2004 and were both diagnosed with Niemann Pick Type C, a type of childhood ALS, a very rare neurogenerative disease.  Despite heroic efforts to find a cure and treatments, very sadly the twins passed away in 2019 at age 15.After a successful tech career that included working at: IBM, Apple and Netscape, to name a few, and as a result of the twins' diagnosis, Hugh & Chris became outspoken advocates for rare disease research.  They also created the Addi & Cassidy Fund, a resource for families impacted by Niemann Pick, Cyclodextrin, and a myriad of stories, and resources for families impacted by a wide range of rare diseases.  Hugh has also served in a wide range of leadership positions, including Solutions Therapuetics, Sparkpr, Parent Advocist, N=1 Collaboration and Strainz.  In January 2015 Hugh gave a TEDx Talk presentation entitled: Why I Changed My Mind About Medical Cannabis, coincidentally on Addi & Cassidy's 11th birthday.  We'll hear about the Hempel family and about Hugh and Chris' quest to find a cure and treatments for  rare and ultra rare diseases, all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.  This is the final sintallment of this two part interview. Show Links Phone - (775) 338-4844Email – Hugh@Hempelfamily.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughhempel/?skipRedirect=true Website – N=1 Collaboration – https://www.n1collaborative.org/Website – Addi & Cassie Fund - https://addiandcassi.com/TEDx Talk – Why I Changed My Mind About Medical Cannabis (January2015) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N8QMeIsX2c&t=1sDr. Sanjay Gupta CNN story (11.22.14) -https://vimeo.com/420572177?fl=pl&fe=vlMayo Clinic NPT1 - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/niemann-pick/symptoms-causes/syc-20355887MIPLYFFA Website - https://miplyffa.com/Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/Special thanks to SFN Mentor Father, SFN Mastermind Group dad and 21CD board member Shane Madden for creating the SFN jingle on the front and back end of the podcast.. 

Are you using AI to its full potential to meet your marketing, small business, and branding needs? Today's guest, Alan Stern, is a dynamic speaker, DJ, and marketing expert with nearly twenty years of sales and marketing experience in retail and service industries. His passion for helping small businesses thrive translates into practical guidance on how to leverage AI and freemium apps to create a big impact with your marketing on a small budget. Driven by the belief that people buy from a person before they buy from a brand, his unique approach at Persona Marketing helps his clients leverage humor and education to create marketing that builds trust and truly connects. He also unpacks this in his book, How to Dominate The Newsfeed Without Spending A Dime, which teaches audiences how to attract business through social media. Join us as we unpack the power of integrating simple tech tools into your day-to-day work to improve your reach, help you find your niche, and develop your voice. This is a conversation about how to use AI to make your hard-earned expertise, lived experience and mentorship more valuable than ever, rather than allowing AI to replace your genius or your special lens, We talk about not only about the power of AI, but the power of you! Don't miss out on key insights to help you leverage AI with confidence and get real results you're desiring.   Key Highlights From This Episode: Alan's journey to making a big impact on a small budget. [03:46] How to stay top of mind without spending any money using the H.E.A.T. Method. [06:57] Why "aspirational" marketing is ultimately a turn-off and what is actually working online. [11:38] How AI can support you in marketing to solve a problem versus address a situation. [16:43] Leveraging technology for market research to better understand your audience. [21:24] An easy win to reach your exact target market using AI tools. [28:46] What it looks like to use AI to make your lived expertise and mentorship more valuable. [34:35] How ChatGPT can help you understand your niche in the market. [42:13] For More Information: Alan Stern Alan Stern Email Alan Stern on LinkedIn Alan Stern on Facebook Alan Stern on Instagram Persona Marketing Microsites   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:  Alan's book, How to Dominate The Newsfeed Without Spending A Dime Kathy's Career and Leadership Growth Digital Tool ——————— READY FOR A HUGE SHIFT TO ACHIEVE A RAPID BREAKTHROUGH TO GREATER SUCCESS, IMPACT AND REWARD 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! 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Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today!   Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer   Quotes:  "At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what business you're in, we're all kind of selling the same thing — trust, expertise and an end result." — Alan Stern [0:05:06] "When you sell, you break rapport, but when you educate, you build it." — Alan Stern [0:08:28] "Problems cause situations and the situations are what actually create opportunities for us to sell." — Alan Stern [0:17:00] "[AI] gives us a great opportunity as business owners to stop manually executing everything and leverage technology to do it." Alan Stern [0:26:40] "Now, you can overlap the sales department, the marketing department, and the graphic design department, all by leveraging a little bit of tech." — Alan Stern [0:30:13] "I'm not saying use Chat for everything and copy and paste. What I'm saying is, use it for the framework. Use that H.E.A.T. format and then put your spin on it."— Alan Stern [0:35:44]   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!

In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats Caroline Jones! Caroline has accomplished more than most will in a lifetime: Authoring four children's books, presenting a TEDx Talk, and even serving as Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer 2022. She's a woman in business and is also pursuing a Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics at UPenn. Follow Me:Instagram:@Officialkyliemontigney@TalkoffamepodFacebook:OfficialkyliemontigneyTalkoffameTwitter:@Kyliemontigney4About Me:Hi, I'm Kylie! I'm passionate about sports, spending time with family, traveling, and connecting with people who inspire me. I love listening to people's stories and sharing their journeys with the world!

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?

In this second of two episodes, Julie asks Savannah about the journey she and other gender-expansive persons have experienced from a tender age of 5-years-old, to the draw to the feminine, to the resulting shame and guilt one might experience during their secretive discovery of self, to accepting and fianlly becoming expansive in a still-gender-rigid world. Savannah and Julie talk frankly and emotionally about a life with some regrets, and a lot of hope.-----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

The world of work has changed forever—and it's still changing. COVID 19 didn't just disrupt where we work—it transformed how we think about careers, leadership, learning, and culture. In this powerful conversation, Nicole Greer and Steve Cadigan unpack the aftershocks of the “workquake” and what they mean for both employees and employers.Steve shares insights from scaling LinkedIn from 400 to 4,000 employees, explains why learning velocity matters more than tenure, and challenges traditional ideas about loyalty, retention, and talent strategy. From embracing ambiguity and building entrepreneurial teams to rethinking training, alumni networks, and career ownership, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for leaders navigating today's hyper-change environment.If you care about building a vibrant, adaptive culture where people can grow and create value—this episode is for you.Vibrant Highlights:00:03:00 – Steve explains why the “pajama revolution” and remote work debates aren't going away, and why leaders must stop looking for a one-size-fits-all answer and start embracing flexibility.00:07:50 – Nicole and Steve dive into why tolerance for ambiguity is now a critical leadership skill and how being “more human” is the secret advantage AI can't replace.00:13:45 – A powerful mindset shift as Steve reframes loyalty, tenure, and turnover—and explains why creating value is what actually makes employees more valuable in today's workforce.00:22:25 – Steve drops a game-changing insight: people aren't disloyal to companies, they're loyal to learning—and explains what leaders must do to keep great people engaged.00:43:40 – A behind-the-scenes story from LinkedIn on learning velocity, revealing how leaders can identify fast learners and build future-ready talent from within.Connect with Steve:Steve's book, Workquake: https://a.co/d/i5StO4jSteve's website: https://stevecadigan.com/Also mentioned in this episode:Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://a.co/d/i43IUYwListen 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

We're so back, Soultrepreneurs! Here's a little mind-body-soul reset for you as we enter the new year.For Lexi's TEDx Talk, "How to Live Life Fully", ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠.For Lexi's Free Audio Training on how to create a life and business you love, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠.To join the Soultrepreneur Broadcast Channel on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠.

[In collaboration with the News Beat Podcast]Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy encompasses so much more than simply his 'I Have a Dream' speech, and his mission is as imperative today as it was then. We republish “MLK: What They Won't Teach in School”—our 2017 inaugural episode—each MLK Day as a reminder of the civil rights leader's lasting impact, the movement's ongoing struggle, and still unrealized goals. Learn some of what the history books left out. Featuring interviews with Pastor Roger C. Williams of the First Baptist Church of Glen Cove, NY and Larry Hamm of the Newark, NJ-based social justice group People's Organization for Progress; original verses performed by hip hop artist Silent Knight; and King's own words, listeners learn about MLK's Poor People's Campaign, which he believed would be his true legacy. More than likely, it was this that got him killed.---

Christina Vidovich is an International Speaker, Producer, and Founder of Women Getting Visible—a global movement and conference series empowering women to share their stories and step boldly into the spotlight. Born in the U.S. to a Filipina-Spanish mother and a Croatian-American father, Christina brings a rich global perspective to everything she creates. A professional ballroom dancer and entrepreneur turned media producer, she amplifies women's voices through podcasts, livestreams, and international events. Traveling the world is both her lifestyle and her classroom, where she homeschools her son while inspiring women everywhere to rise, connect, and be seen.https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinavidovich/https://womengettingvisible.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womengettingvisiblehttps://YouTube.com/@womengettingvisible ***********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

Where Connection Becomes Power. TEDx Keynote Speaker | Brand Architect | Culture Strategist | Media Authority Stephen Seidel doesn't just build brands—he elevates leaders. With over 25 years at the intersection of media, PR, and high-level brand strategy, Stephen works with entrepreneurs, founders, and HR leaders who are ready to lead boldly, align deeply, and scale with purpose. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: connection is the most valuable currency in business today. As the founder of the award-winning Seidel Agency, a best-selling author, podcast creator, and co-founder of the elite men's collective, Gents Journey, Stephen delivers a rare blend of strategic precision, emotional intelligence, and magnetic presence. Known for infusing humor, heart, and clarity, he equips leaders with tools that drive influence, resilience, and legacy-level impact. Your Story Is Your Strategy | How to Lead With Confidence. The Seidel Agency Luxury Strategy. Meaningful Growth. Lasting Impact. Based in Lexington, KY, The Seidel Agency is an award-winning Branding, Marketing, and Public Relations firm built for brands that refuse to blend in. We specialize in organic, scalable growth strategies that create authority, trust, and measurable results—without compromising values. Our proven framework has:

In today's Self-Healing Insight episode, Brandy Gillmore shares surprising breakthroughs from working with a live volunteer—revealing how emotional patterns that feel normal or even empowering can become linked to physical pain without us ever questioning them. You'll hear how emotions like: Feeling left out Feeling criticized Even feeling rebellious or resistant can subtly reinforce pain in the body—especially when they go unnoticed. In this session, several subtle awareness shifts helped a volunteer begin reducing her pain in real time—and opened the door to understanding why healing can feel confusing, inconsistent, or stalled, even when someone feels like they've done everything right. 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?

Our guest this week Hugh Hempel of Denver, CO, a technology industry veteran turned health care entrepreneur and father of identical twin daughters with Niemann Pick Type C.Hugh and his wife Chris, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of identical twin daughters Addison & Cassidy.  The girls were born in January 2004 and were both diagnosed with Niemann Pick Type C, a type of childhood ALS, a very rare neurogenerative disease.  Despite heroic efforts to find a cure and treatments, very sadly the twins passed away in 2019 at age 15.After a successful tech career that included working at: IBM, Apple and Netscape to name a few, and as a result of the twins' diagnosis, Hugh & Chris became outspoken advocates for rare disease research.  They also created the Addi & Cassidy Fund, a resource for families impacted by Niemann Pick, Cyclodextrin, and a myriad of stories, and resources for families impacted by a wide range of rare diseases.  Hugh has also served in a wide range of leadership positions, including Solutions Therapuetics, Sparkpr, Parent Advocist, N=1 Collaboration and Strainz.  In January 2015 Hugh gave a TEDx Talk presentation entitled: Why I Changed My Mind About Medical Cannabis, coincidentally on Addi & Cassidy's 11th birthday.  We'll hear about the Hempel family and about Hugh and Chris' quest to find a cure and treatments for  rare and ultra rare diseases, all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast.  This is Part 1 of a two part interview. Show Links Phone - (775) 338-4844Email – Hugh@Hempelfamily.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughhempel/?skipRedirect=true Website – N=1 Collaboration – https://www.n1collaborative.org/Website – Addi & Cassie Fund - https://addiandcassi.com/TEDx Talk – Why I Changed My Mind About Medical Cannabis (January2015) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N8QMeIsX2c&t=1sDr. Sanjay Gupta CNN story (11.22.14) -https://vimeo.com/420572177?fl=pl&fe=vlMayo Clinic NPT1 - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/niemann-pick/symptoms-causes/syc-20355887MIPLYFFA Website - https://miplyffa.com/Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/Special thanks to SFN Mentor Father, SFN Mastermind Group dad and 21CD board member Shane Madden for creating the SFN jingle on the front and back end of the podcast.. 

When you're ready to become a bona fide thought leader in your zone of genius, Devin D. Marks will uplevel your public speaking game.  DEVIN is the nation's #1 (and world's first) TED-style speaking coach. His firm, CONNECT to COMPEL, has served 100s of short-talk speakers — including Harvard's Dr. Robert Waldinger for his all-time TOP 10 TEDx Talk (50 million views). The result: 100s of millions of views for clients. He helps coaches, authors, and experts spread world-changing ideas. Devin was also the most downloaded episode from this podcast in 2020, and you can find that episode here.   Devin's Gift to You - The Message Temple. Use this framework to shape any talk or message. Coupon Code for 100% off "TheMT-25"   **  Don't even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Confidence on Cue: a powerful 5-minute audio that resets your mind before any meeting, presentation, or social interaction. Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok

What does it take for an actor to memorize a script so deeply that it survives stress, pressure from everyday life, and even intoxication? Sir Anthony Hopkins has an answer so tempting, I had to try it. And it has less to do with “talent” than you might think. According to his epic autobiography, We Did Ok, Kid, not even Anthony Hopkins thinks his ability to remember so many lines has to do with DNA or some special genetic trait. Having memorized a lot of content myself, I completely agree. And in this guide, you’ll learn how Hopkins turns scripts into mental landscapes, why most performers fail because they chase speed, and how you can adopt Hopkins’ obsessive learning rituals for yourself. If they’re not for you, you’ll also discover how to adapt them using the Magnetic Memory Method. This unique learning approach will help you install lines from a script or poetry so deeply the process will soon feel like second nature. Whether you’re preparing for a stage performance, a TEDx talk, or a high-stakes presentation, this exploration of Anthony Hopkins’ approach to learning is the memory training guide you’ve been looking for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhjIkGu32CA Anthony Hopkins' Memory Ritual: A Healthy “Obsession” Hopkins' brilliant ability to memorize thousands of lines and perform them under pressure isn’t magic. It's the result of a particular ritual that has made him polymathic in number of areas and skills. In case you weren’t aware, Hopkins is not just an award-winning actor. His skills include directing, painting, performing music and now writing. And it has to be said that the writing in We Did Ok, Kid is outstanding. Now, although Hopkins has had teachers and mentors along the way, much of what he’s learned has been autodidactic. For example, as a kid he regularly read Arthur Mee’s Children’s Encyclopedia. Without anyone telling him to do so, he committed lists of facts from its pages to memory. His approach is a bit different than the method I teach in this list memorization tutorial, but related in terms of a kind of spaced repetition Hopkins worked out for himself. Rote Repetition vs. Creative Repetition When it comes to learning the lines of a movie script or play, Hopkins does use a lot of repetition. But it is absolutely not rote learning. That’s because he doesn’t just read a script or a set of instructions while learning. No, Hopkins attacks the material with a pen and adds special marks that turn each page into a kind of private code. And that’s exactly what I tried to do as you can see on this page I worked on from Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus: Some people will protest that not only is Hopkins using rote when it comes to memorizing lines from a script, but that his rote reaches obsessive levels. That’s because he goes through the process of reading and marking up his scripts multiple times, sometimes 250 times or more. Having gone through the process myself, even at an admittedly small scale, I can tell you it is absolutely not rote learning. Looking at a page once it has been marked up automatically moves you from rote repetition to active recall. Active recall is present any time you place information on a page where you have to stretch your mind. And that’s what Hopkins’ marks achieve. His process literally transforms each page from a bland field of words into a highly mnemonic landscape. So when the time to perform arrives, he doesn't try to recall. He simply walks the landscape he has laid in his mind. Or as he puts it: “Becoming familiar with a script was like picking up stones from a cobblestone street one at a time, studying them, then replacing each in its proper spot. Only then could I look out over the road and know every inch of it spread out before me.” Why So Many People Fail at Memorizing Scripts Having worked with countless actors over the years, or even just people who have seen my TEDx Talk and want to memorize a speech, I feel confident when I tell you this: The main reason people fail is not because they are trying to copy the memory tips given by other actors. It’s because they have mistaken activity for accomplishment. And they are trying to move too fast. On the one hand, this desire to create momentum is understandable. Speed not only feels like progress. Moving quickly through rote learning can give you doses of what scientists call phasic dopamine (something you can develop a much healthier relationship with through my dopamine-resetting guide for learners). But when it comes to serious learning and performance, speed is vanity. And as I learned from my podcast interview with actor Ashley Strand who memorized the entire Book of Mark, vanity kills depth. There’s another problem too that many people who want to memorize large amounts of content face. The Emptiness of the Long Distance Learner As a child, Hopkins was haunted by self-doubt and failure. His solution? He not only built a mental container he calls his “Tin Brain Box”. He also imitated other great polymaths like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Like many other people with polymathic personality traits, Hopkins keeps a commonplace book and uses it to copy poems by hand. He also carried notebooks when young, and developed a personal note-taking method. More importantly, he learned to switch off his thoughts, a skill I share the science around in my book, The Victorious Mind. I mention my book because when Hopkins advises actors and people learning skills like painting, I know exactly what he means when he said, “Remain empty. Don't think.” Although this suggestion sounds mystical, it's pure performance psychology. The Neuroscience of Learning Without Obstacles You’ve probably had this kind of experience while learning something new. Maybe you’re studying a language or trying to memorize a sales script. Instead of focusing, your mind keeps intervening and asking questions like, “Am I doing this right?” When that happens, you're stuck in the Default Mode Network (DMN), the brain's internal chatter loop. Hopkins' learning technique? It helps silence the Default Mode Network and then activate the Task Positive Network (TPN). You can think of the Task Positive Network as being in what some scientists call a state of “flow.” As Nature puts it in this study, the Default Mode Network is a constant antagonist to that state of flow. But as I know very well, you can switch off the inner narrator with its endless “blah blah blah.” Once done, that leaves you free to become the doer. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to perfectly install new skills or imitate the learning processes of others. My Experiment: Hopkins vs. Magnetic Memory Method I learned this the hard way when I tried Hopkins' method. I spent hours marking up pages. Without an example of what one of his scripts looks like, I had to imagine exactly how he draws circles all over his scripts. But even with the drawings I’ve otherwise had success with on my Zettelkasten and flashcards, I quickly hit a wall. Not because I'm lazy. It’s just because my brain needs a different engine. So I turned back to the same techniques I teach you in the Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass. This is my go-to system for structure, proper mnemonic images, and well-formed Memory Palaces. Once I gave each line a home using the techniques, the lines from Titus Andronicus I wanted to memorize clicked into place. And you can watch me recite those lines during the recent Vitamin X live launch celebration training. Not only did I recite the passage forwards. I demonstrated full Recall Rehearsal and recited them: Forwards Backwards From the middle to the end From the middle to the beginning The even numbered lines The odd numbered lines Memory Palaces: The Shortest Path to Reliable Recall Memory Palaces aren't theoretical. They're ancient. And they remain one of the most effective tools for embedding information into long-term, actionable memory. If you're unfamiliar with the method, here's the short version: You take a familiar physical location, such as your apartment, a childhood school, or a route you know well. Then you assign information to specific points along a path you assign throughout the location. By mentally walking the path, you access the information in order. It's not rote memory. It's spatial, visual, contextual memory. And when used properly, it’s incredibly fast. Here’s a walkthrough video of me using it to memorize some poetry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STlYIiF9RzI If you would like to learn how to build and use your own Memory Palaces for acting, speeches, or studies, you can explore the Memory Palace technique through my complete guide here. What I Really Learned When Imitating Hopkins’ Memory Ritual After realizing that Hopkins’ memory routine was just not for me, I took a completely different angle. I put the camera on and attempted to document my memorization process for public consumption. But soon, something broke inside me. I couldn’t focus on using the memory techniques I love so much and have covered so extensively in my online mnemonics dictionary. By putting a camera on and starting the clock, something I’ve done before with success when I competed with Dave Farrow, I found myself locked in the Default Mode Network. In other words, I started worrying about how I looked instead of focusing on using the Magnetic Memory Method. For me, real memorization is quiet. Private. And for many of us, it resists observation. When I returned to internal work on my own, no stopwatch, no camera, I shifted back to the ancient art of memory and simply learned the lines. What You Can Learn from Hopkins (Without Imitating Him) Hopkins' genius isn't something to mimic line by line. His method fits his mind and that’s a beautiful thing. But the real lesson is that your mind might need something different. And that’s exactly what he says. Go out and explore and find your own method. What I learned is that memory is not for display. For me, it’s a private practice that leads to increased focus, presence and command over the things I want to say. Once you understand your learning goals, you can adapt any system to your own cognitive strengths. For me, that system is the Magnetic Memory Method, and if you’d like to learn to use Memory Palaces for free, grab this course now: It not only gives you four video lessons and worksheets to help you develop your memory skills. It also helps you enter the state of flow that makes learning so much easier and more fun. So what do you say? I found it refreshing to learn that Hopkins wasn't a particularly gifted child. He felt behind for much of his life. But instead of accepting failure, he built a learning system that ultimately helped him master multiple skills. His memory became the foundation for multiple experiences of development, growth and personal transformation. If you've struggled with memorization, or felt pressure to perform before you're ready, this is your call to take a step back. Build your memory. Explore the many techniques available to you and find the ones that fit your mind. Install them so deeply that learning never feels like work again. Because when you get it right, it’s not work. It’s not play either. It’s simply you. 100% present. Enjoying flow.

Thank you for listening to this episode of Bawk Tawk, Welcome to Chickenlandia's 100% Friendly Backyard Chickens Show! In this episode, we chat about the dreaded Scaly Leg Mite and how to prevent and treat it. Hope you love it!

What is it about a new beginning that makes us feel more motivated, more hopeful, and more ready to change?Behavioral scientists call it The Fresh Start Effect — the idea that temporal landmarks create psychological separation from our past selves and give us permission to begin again.In this episode, we explore three fascinating examples: why people are far more likely to run their first marathon at ages ending in nine, why searches for “gym” and “diet” spike everyMonday morning, and why birthdays trigger major goal resets.The leadership takeaway is powerful: momentum isn't just about discipline, it's about timing and framing. Great leaders know how to intentionally create “January moments” throughout the year.— 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 first of two episodes, Julie asks Savannah about the journey she and other gender-expansive persons have experienced from a tender age of 5-years-old, to the draw to the feminine, to the resulting shame and guilt one might experience during their secretive discovery of self, to accepting and fianlly becoming expansive in a still-gender-rigid world. Savannah and Julie talk frankly and emotionally about a life with some regrets, and a lot of hope.-----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 a leader's greatest lesson comes from surviving a broken heart—literally? In this episode of the Build A Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Hanna Bauer, founder and CEO of Heartnomics, to explore a powerful, human-centered approach to leadership rooted in hope, empowerment, accountability, results, and trust.Hanna shares her extraordinary personal story—surviving childhood heart disease and undergoing a pioneering heart ablation procedure that changed the course of her life. That experience became the blueprint for her leadership philosophy: restore rhythm, reclaim human potential, and lead with both heart and precision.Together, Nicole and Hanna dive into Hanna's book, Hustle With Heart: 52 Mini Shifts to Maximize Your Impact, and explain why sustainable leadership transformation doesn't happen through massive overhauls—but through small, intentional daily shifts.If you're a leader who wants stronger culture, clearer accountability, and results that actually last—this conversation will energize and equip you.Vibrant Highlights:00:02:20 – 05:05 - Hanna shares how surviving childhood heart disease—and an experimental procedure—taught her the power of clear pathways, innovation, and learning through failure05:58 – 07:45 - Why great leadership requires both human-centered love and systematic excellence—and how leaders balance people, process, and performance.09:20 – 12:30 - Hope as a catalyst for change, momentum, and problem-solving—especially when solutions aren't obvious.13:20 – 15:05 - Why leaders unintentionally disempower teams—and how real empowerment fuels growth, learning, and confidence.25:45 – 30:17 - How trust starts with yourself, fuels delegation and innovation, and sustains long-term impact—even when results aren't immediately visible.Connect with Hanna!Hanna's website: www.heartnomics.comHanna's book: Hustle with Heart https://a.co/d/cTLuK62LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhannaFB: https://facebook.com/hannad.bauerIG: https://www.instagram.com/hannabauer777/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartnomicsFREE Assessment: https://heartnomics.com/assessments/#:~:text=challenges%20and%20goals.-,Assessment,-for%0AOrganizationsAlso mentioned in this episode: The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey: https://a.co/d/64nCUzqThe Path by Laurie Beth Jones: https://a.co/d/2QEPT3u (for accompanying document, email nicole@vibrantculture.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

In this episode of Heal Yourself. Change Your Life., Brandy Gillmore shares a powerful yet often-overlooked insight about healing and transformation — the difference between relaxation and true empowerment. Many people find themselves swinging on a pendulum between stress and overwhelm… and then trying to escape it through relaxation, meditation, or checking out. While relief can help in the moment, it doesn't always create lasting change. In this episode, Brandy explains where real healing lives: ✨ in the sweet spot of empowerment ✨ in reconnecting with strength, confidence, and aliveness ✨ in reprogramming the subconscious mind with the emotions we actually want to feel Drawing from her own journey of recovering from a life-changing injury, Brandy shares why stepping back into personal power — even when it feels impossible — can be the key to healing, happiness, love, and transformation. If you've ever felt stuck cycling between stress and escape… If you've been "working on healing" but still feel disconnected from your strength… Or if you want to understand mind-body healing at a deeper, more practical level… This episode offers an eye-opening shift that can change how you approach your health and your life. 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?

Thank you for tuning in to The Prosperous Woman Podcast!In today's episode, Claire chats with Born Vegan and Vibrant Vegan Fest founder Sarina Farb to discuss her vegan upbringing, van life, creating an ethical business and more. Sarina also shares her lessons from creating her first annual vegan festival and building a community-based movement for animal liberation.Inside this episode:What Sarina's vegan upbringing taught her the power of being different and embracing diversityHow Sarina got started as a public speaker and began speaking at schools and universities What it took for Sarina to bring a lifelong dream of creating a new type of vegan festival into fruition Ready for more?Follow Claire Sellers on ⁠Instagram⁠For the woman ready to start a business - join Claire's 4-month business birthing program ⁠The Dream Accelerator⁠ ⁠For the woman scaling to multiple 6 figures - Join ⁠The Opulence Mastermind⁠ Connect with today's guest!Visit Born Vegan onlineWatch Sarina's TEDx Talk, Why Humane Meat is a MythReserve your early-bird ticket for the Vibrant Vegan Fest

Andrea C. Walton, MBA, is a seasoned HR executive, former Chief People Officer at bluebird bio, and founder of Concrete Strategies, a boutique people-strategy and executive-coaching firm. She also leads The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation, advancing educational access for emerging leaders, including a new partnership with the University of Cape Town. Andrea's career spans Fortune 500 and mission-driven organizations, where she has led mergers, workforce transformations, and culture-building initiatives. A writer and podcast host, she champions people-first leadership, equity, and legacy-building. She lives in Alexandria, VA.Follow her path:Concrete Strategies: https://www.concrete-strategies.comConcrete Rose Scholarship Foundation: https://www.concreterosescholarship.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QFpKh2wZREtXudBxoUl5c?si=9f2c5f68aa304a5f ***********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

To kick off the new year we're sitting down with neuroscientist, international speaker and author Dr Sarah McKay to translate decades of neuroscience research into straightforward tactics students can use today for better sleep, enhanced focus and improved grades.Dr Sarah McKay has a distinguished career as one of Australia's best known science communicators. She's passionate about translating brain science into practical strategies to improve health, well-being, and performance. Sarah boasts a PhD in neuroscience from Oxford University, has presented on ABC Catalyst (the only science show on primetime TV in Australia), authored several books on brain health, given a fascinating TEDx talk on napping, and is regularly quoted in media around the world.So we're in expert hands for this jam-packed episode, where Sarah and I dig into everything from nutrition to naps, and digital distractions to self-reflection. We map out:• a simple brain model: bottom up, outside in and top down• the 7 basics that affect your brain health: food, movement, sleep, light, phones, socialising and attention• how food impacts the sweet spot for learning: alert but calm • why sleep hygiene is so important for your brain health• how strategic naps help you to reset and focus• why phones are attention magnets and how to contain them• how to contain your phone to boost your attention and working memory• brain-healthy learning models with spaced repetition and retrieval practice • the impact of metacognition with quick & kind “vibe” reflections after mock exams• rehearsing emotional regulation for tough exam momentsFind out more about today's guest, Dr Sarah McKay:• Discover more resources on her website: https://drsarahmckay.com/• Find Sarah's TEDx Talk, “Indulge your neurobiology” here: https://youtu.be/xiXZVDKRe00?si=a-8ggcZK8wewmX-q• Grab a copy of her book Brain Health For Dummies at https://geni.us/drsarahmckay ***Find out more about Exam Study Expert:Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.• Support the podcast by joining our patrons at: https://www.examstudyexpert.com/patreon    • BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/• Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * ** Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.* As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books. Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

In this episode of Perfect Prey, I'm joined by Tonia Bales, author of When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty John. Tonia shares her story as the first wife of the man later known to the world as “Dirty John”—long before the podcast, Netflix series, or public recognition of who he really was.Tonia describes how coercive control, deception, and manipulation unfolded inside her marriage, how she began uncovering her husband's double life, and how the legal and family court systems failed to protect her and her children. This conversation offers a powerful look at how predators hide in plain sight, how survivors are often DARVO'd when they speak up, and how children become collateral damage in abusive systems.What we coverLife with Dirty John before the world knew his nameHow predators identify and target “perfect prey”Early warning signs, red flags, and deception hidden in plain sightDARVO tactics and false accusations used to silence victimsSubstance abuse, professional abuse of power, and systemic failureFamily court, coercive control, and the weaponization of childrenProtective parenting, resilience, and healing after profound traumaWhy listen If you are a survivor, protective parent, clinician, attorney, or advocate, this episode offers critical insight into how coercive control operates long before abuse is publicly recognized. Tonia's story underscores why survivors are not naïve or weak—and why systems must do better to protect those who speak up.Guest bio (short) Tonia Bales is a survivor of coercive control and the author of When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty John. Her story sheds light on the early patterns of abuse used by predators and the long-term impact of coercive control on victims and children. Through her writing and advocacy, Tonia works to educate the public and professionals about how abuse hides in plain sight—and why survivors must be believed.Book information When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty John Available for presale on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Release date: January 13Connect Tonia Bales:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniabales?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonia.bales/Book Pre-order Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCDDC6FL?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnHUKUJZ66YW-ed61SGw-lrKgFG6dnBGrVNG3HKq8--EQOpUpk0p_RHBPIooU_aem_yzp5bcFQZ3qA-0ZB2cUsZQBook Pre-order Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-you-see-it-tonia-bales/1147557107?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnsCgCEudPLDgxvCiAhmFYxcmlITQgdX8Kg9N5ItIrcW5Doxah2aRfQpDKwmU_aem_nHP_j-GiGb8xTQFMQqQo4gConnect with Dr. Christine:Protective 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_coercivecontrolIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol/TEDxTalks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2qByKOue4&t=24sBooks: https://url-shortener.me/c/FramedBookhttps://url-shortener.me/c/EveryMomentOfEveryDayIf this episode landed for you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it, subscribe for more trauma-informed conversations, and consider leaving a review — it helps other survivors find validation and safety.— Dr. Christine Cocchiola & guest Tonia Bales

In this powerful live session, Brandy works with a volunteer experiencing ongoing physical pain — including neck pain that begins at a level 6 out of 10, along with other symptoms — and uncovers a critical subconscious pattern that can quietly perpetuate patterns of struggle and hardship. As the session unfolds, you'll see how the mind can become miswired when pain, illness, or struggle gets subconsciously linked to positive benefits such as attention, relief, or emotional connection. And when that happens, the subconscious mind may resist letting go — because, at some level, the pattern has been associated with a perceived benefit. This doesn't mean pain is intentional — and it doesn't mean people can't grow or learn through challenges. It means how experiences are linked in the subconscious mind matters deeply. In this episode, Brandy gently but precisely helps the volunteer identify and begin to release these subconscious links in real time — resulting in noticeable physical shifts during the session, including a significant reduction in neck pain and hip pain. Rather than focusing on positive envisioning or surface-level mindset work, this session demonstrates how true healing often requires re-wiring subconscious associations that don't follow logical reasoning — but can powerfully influence the body and emotions. In this episode, you'll experience: A live demonstration of mind-body healing with a volunteer How pain can persist when it becomes subconsciously linked to sympathy, attention, or relief Why the subconscious mind may repeat patterns it associates with "benefits" The difference between learning from hardship and unconsciously reinforcing it How shifting subconscious links can create real changes in physical pain and emotional patterns This episode is especially helpful if you've been doing inner work, self-healing, or personal growth — yet still feel stuck in recurring pain, emotional patterns, or frustration that doesn't seem to resolve. Resources and deeper trainings referenced in this episode are available in the show notes. Please do take a moment to hit the share button and share this episode with someone who may need it — because seeing how the mind truly works can be life-changing. 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?

What if the very traits you've been told to soften, like being collaborative or agreeable, are actually essential to your success, not obstacles to it? In this episode of Finding Brave, we explore why so many professionals, especially women, feel trapped between being liked and being respected, and what it really takes to be both. In this episode, Kathy Caprino speaks with Alison Fragale, an organizational psychologist, professor at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, and bestselling author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. Drawing on her extensive research on status, power, negotiation, and influence, Alison helps individuals understand how respect is formed and how it can be intentionally built without compromising your authenticity. In our conversation, Alison breaks down the two core dimensions that shape how others evaluate and perceive us: warmth and competence. She explains how our behaviors signal, or fail to signal, competence, how feedback like "you're too nice" is often misunderstood, and why pulling back on warmth is rarely the right answer. Through powerful examples from her research, consulting career, and personal experience, she reveals how small behavioral shifts can dramatically change how others perceive your authority and credibility. This episode offers practical, science-backed insight for anyone navigating leadership, visibility, or influence at work. If you have ever felt misunderstood or unsure of how to show up fully and effectively while being your true self, this conversation will give you a new lens and and transformative ways forward.   Key Highlights From This Episode: Introducing Alison Fragale and her research on status, power, and influence. [01:00] Lessons from Alison's early consulting career at McKinsey and how career dissatisfaction can drive self-awareness and meaningful change. [04:44] The science behind status, why respect matters, and the "likeable badass" framework. [12:51] Understanding the two key ways people evaluate others: warmth and competence. [14:35] How gender bias shapes status and perception in the workplace. [17:26] Ways that feedback like "you're too nice" often miss the point, what it's actually communicating, and how to signal capability without sacrificing warmth or authenticity. [21:28] Why asking for advice, not feedback, leads to clearer insight and stronger allies. [25:37] Alison's personal story about self-deprecation and learning from direct feedback. [28:07] Unpacking key distinctions between power and status, and their effects. [33:32] Final takeaway: How talking up others builds status and influence, and is one of the most rewarding, fruitful and joyful things we can do. [37:50] For More Information: Alison Fragale Alison Fragale on LinkedIn Alison Fragale on YouTube Alison Fragale on Instagram   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Alison's book, Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve   ——————— 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 be an Advisor on the terrific Hubble Expert Advisory group, a curated and knowledge-packed platform for thoughtful and helpful conversations and honest advice on life, work, startup and business growth and navigating professional, career and leadership challenges. I often hear from people worldwide seeking guidance on careers, leadership, executive, and personal growth, and making a bigger impact. Now, connecting with you and answering your questions is easier than ever—Hubble lets you book a one-off call or recurring sessions with me in just seconds. 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   Inspiring Quotes from Today's Show:  "The best job in life is one that you love, and the second best job is one that you hate, because when you are unhappy in your work situation, it will motivate you, like nothing else, to really understand yourself – and figure out how [to improve your situation]." — Alison Fragale [0:05:48] "When we talk about a person being a "high-status' individual, we're saying people highly regard them. And what that means is: your status is an opinion in other people's minds. But it turns out to be a really important opinion for our own happiness and for our career success." — Alison Fragale [0:13:11] "The two things we pay attention to are: do you care, and are you capable?" — Alison Fragale [0:14:49] "When a man and a woman walk into a situation, if everything else about them is equal, there's a very high likelihood that the audience is going to immediately give more status to the man than the woman." — Alison Fragale [0:20:06] "I'm not going to pull back on being nice, but I am going to show you that I know what I'm doing. You can rely on me. I'm results-oriented, I'm capable." — Alison Fragale [0:22:35] "Smiling is a warm behavior, apologizing is a warm behavior, giving somebody a compliment is a warm behavior, putting yourself down is actually a warm behavior, because it shows you're humble. But some of these behaviors are better than others at showing how capable you are." — Alison Fragale [0:24:10]   Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! 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In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, speaks to Frank, who discussed his mental health struggles, including major depressive disorder and chronic suicidal ideation, and how humor helps him cope. Frank emphasized the importance of starting conversations about suicide, noting that one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds globally. He highlighted the need for empathy and intervention to prevent suicides, sharing stories of how his talks have helped individuals. Frank aims to save a life a day through his work. For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/frank-king     Highlights from today's episode include:  For some people, suicide is always an option their brain offers, even for small problems (e.g., car breaks down: "fix it / buy a new one / kill myself").  Naming it ("chronic suicidal ideation") helps people realize they're not freaks and not alone, which can be profoundly relieving and life-changing. Suicide often results from a cascade of factors, like a car accident with many causes (nighttime, rain, slick road, etc.). A simple intervention—someone asking, "Are you okay?" or showing they care—can interrupt that cascade and literally save a life (e.g., Kevin Hines on the Golden Gate Bridge). You highlight that in contexts like MAID in Canada, people are often met with serious validation of ending life but not always offered a gap—humor, caring connection, or alternative ways of seeing their situation.   ABOUT FRANK KING: Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, speaker and comedian for 39. His speaking is informed by his lifetime of Depression and Suicidality and coming close enough to ending his life that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun tastes like. Turning that long dark journey of the soul into 13 TEDx Talks, sharing his lifesaving insights with corporations, and associations. He's shared the stage with comedians, Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Dr. Ken Jung, Ellen DeGeneres, Dennis Miller, and Bill Hicks, as well as entertainers, Lou Rawls, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, and Nancy Wilson. On top of all of that, he has survived 2 aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a heart attack, and losing to a puppet on the original Star Search and has lived to joke about it all. Core purpose/passion: To save a life a day. –  Facebook |  Instagram |  LinkedIn  |  mentalhealthcomedian.com | howtomakemoneyspeaking.com | Born to Be Funny YouTube   | Mental With Benefits YouTube  | A Matter of Laugh or Death YouTube  | Suicide, The Secret of My Success YouTube | Dry Bar Comedy Special   ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, RBHT, FCAH: As a retired Naturopath 1992-2021, I saw an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. and What if Your Body is Smarter than You Think?  I am the Founder & CEO of The Bowen College Inc. which teaches BowenFirst™ Therapy and holds transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENing to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Mission: A Healer in Every Household! For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.  For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips Follow: Manon Bolliger website  | Linktr.ee | Rumble | Gettr  | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Follow: Bowen College Inc. | Facebook | Instagram  | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Rumble | Locals ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFE: Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives. Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq | Audacy | Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release.   * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!  

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 the creator of the fun chicken app, Flockstar. This original interview aired on October 8th, 2023. Pricing and other details regarding the app may have changed since then. Hope you love it!Learn more about Flockstar by visiting their website.You can also find Flockstar on Facebook, and Twitter. Order 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 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). 

In this episode, Savannah chats with Julie about cis-female and gender-expansive MTF boyfriends or husbands where the genetic woman of the relationship prefers their male partner's feminine identity in many ways over when the male partner is presenting in his own AGAB biology. Why is it that so many gender-expansive partners exhibit personality traits that are more attractive to their partners than when presenting in male mode? From a de-stressed state of being to a more fulfilled and full confident authenticity, our feminine identities can provide us much more than just a pretty outfit for ourselfs and our partners.-----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 if humor wasn't a distraction at work—but one of your most powerful leadership tools?  In this week's episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Hall of Fame speaker, author, and neurohumorist Karyn Buxman to explore how humor can be used intentionally—not for entertainment, but as a strategic leadership tool.Karyn shares the science behind humor and the brain, why levity improves engagement and resilience, and how leaders can use applied humor to build trust, reduce stress, improve creativity, and retain great people. From psychological safety to employee engagement, this conversation reframes humor as a serious advantage in today's workplace.If you want a culture where people feel connected, energized, and eager to stay, this episode will change how you think about leadership.Vibrant Highlights:[00:03:43] What “applied humor” really means—and why leaders need it in their toolbox[00:10:19] How humor calms the brain and restores problem-solving capacity[00:15:14] The three purposes of humor: entertainment, influence, and wellbeing[00:22:21] Why laughter builds trust faster than almost anything else[00:40:47] How humor directly impacts employee engagement and retentionConnect with Karyn:Karyn's Book: Lead with Levity https://a.co/d/5TjHYMTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karynbuxman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarynBuxmanFB: https://www.facebook.com/karyn.buxmanIG: https://www.instagram.com/karyn_buxman/X: https://x.com/karynbuxman**Free Assessment + Free Debrief**($500 value!): Have you lost your laugh? What's holding you back? Discover how your unconscious thinking may be stealing your success—and your joy. https://www.habitfinder.com/karynAlso mentioned in this episode:Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs https://www.cnn.com/world/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-explained-wellness-cecMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl https://a.co/d/ashMmalListen 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

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Have you ever felt stuck when it comes to self-love — or wondered why trying to "love yourself more" doesn't always work? In this Questions (IQ) episode from the archives, Brandy Gillmore shares a surprisingly simple yet powerful shift that can help unlock genuine self-love — without forcing affirmations or fighting your mind. So often, people try to think their way into self-love, only to feel blocked by inner criticism, feelings of not being good enough, or subconscious resistance. In this episode, Brandy explains why that can happen — and how a small shift in focus can help the mind move in a completely different direction. Rather than pushing the mind to change, this approach works with it — creating space for self-love to grow naturally while supporting personal growth, healing, and emotional well-being. In this episode, you'll explore: Why self-love can feel blocked even when you're trying to "do all the right things" A simple mental shift that can help bypass inner resistance Why self-love works best when paired with personal growth and transformation This episode is especially helpful if you've struggled with self-criticism, felt disconnected from yourself, or want a more natural, grounded way to build self-love that actually lasts. Resources and deeper trainings referenced in this episode are available in the show notes. 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?

Kat Miller, MA, is a TEDx and event speaker, counselor, and self-described Aging Enthusiast and Wonderment Catalyst. She's the founder of Age Freely and co-creator of the conversational card game “Older: A Renewable Life”. Kat helps people and culture break free from ageist narratives and shows how impermanence, along with the dynamic interplay of decline and expansion in aging, can open the door to the relationship with ourselves we've always longed for. To learn more about Kat, check out the following links: Kat's Website, TedX Talk, & Card Game: https://www.agefreely.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kat.miller.7370/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katagefreely/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-miller-8b72a1365/

“Most women are doing too much cardio and not enough resistance training,” explains Jaime Seeman, M.D.  Seeman, a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and member of mindbodygreen's scientific board of advisors, joins us today to dive deep into how women can support muscle, hormones, and metabolic health across every decade of life. - Dr. Seeman's morning routine (~3:40) - How to do fasting the right way (~6:35) - How to eat for body recomposition (~8:30) - Balancing macros (~11:00) - Optimizing your nutrition (~15:55) - Wearables, macros, & hormones (~17:55) - Nutrition & exercise for your 20s (~19:00) - Health advice for your 30s (~20:55) - Jaime's personal experience postpartum (~25:25) - Seeman's prescription for training (~27:10) - How to make the most of your training (~28:30) - Health in your 40s & 50s (~32:00) - Understanding the nuance with HRT (~34:00) - Seeman's favorite supplement, creatine (~38:00) - Her hot takes (~41:30) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Dr. Seeman on Instagram (@doctorfitandfabulous) - Check out her website (https://www.doctorfitandfabulous.com/)  - Listen to her podcast The Fit and Fabulous Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit-and-fabulous-podcast/id1575100757)  - Watch her TEDx Talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJIw-hljICY)  - Listen to her previous episode (Muscle, metabolism, & mindset for women | Jamie Seeman, M.D.)   We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Perfect Prey, I'm joined by David Challen, author of The Unthinkable, who shares his experience growing up as a child inside a coercively controlling family system. David offers a rare and powerful perspective on coercive control through the eyes of a child—long before there was language to describe abuse, and long before systems were willing to see it.This conversation explores how coercive control creates an atmosphere of fear, vigilance, humiliation, and emotional captivity within families, even when there is no visible violence. David reflects on the early intuition that something was wrong, the “rot in the house” that others could not see, and how children normalize danger in order to survive. Together, we examine the intergenerational harm caused by coercive control and why children are not passive witnesses, but co-victims.What we coverWhat coercive control looks and feels like through the eyes of a childHow children sense danger, imbalance, and domination long before abuse is namedThe normalization of mockery, humiliation, fear, and emotional subservience within familiesWhy coercive control is not “hidden abuse,” but a trajectory of escalating harmHow long-term psychological domination strips autonomy, identity, and safety over timeThe concept of “systemic degradation” and how victims are worn down across years or decadesWhy victim retaliation is often misunderstood, mislabeled, and criminalizedThe long-term impact on adult child survivors and protective parentsWhy listen If you are a survivor, protective parent, adult child survivor, clinician, or legal professional, this episode offers critical insight into how coercive control operates inside families and why children are deeply affected—even when abuse is not outwardly visible. This conversation brings clarity to experiences that are often minimized, misunderstood, or dismissed, and highlights why coercive control must be recognized as the foundation of all abuse.Guest bio (short) David Challen is an author, speaker, and campaigner on domestic abuse and coercive control. He is the author of The Unthinkable, which tells the story of growing up in a coercively controlled household and the devastating impact of long-term psychological abuse on children and families. David is a prominent advocate for greater recognition of coercive control and has spoken widely about intergenerational harm, survivor justice, and systemic failure.Connect David Challen:Instagram: https://l1nq.com/davidinstagramTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidchallen?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcLearn more about David: https://www.eida.org.uk/davids-storyWebsite: https://l1nq.com/davidchallenwebsiteThe Unthinkable: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/david-challen/the-unthinkable/9781914240263/Connect with Dr. Christine:Protective 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_coercivecontrolIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol/TEDxTalks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2qByKOue4&t=24sBooks: https://url-shortener.me/c/FramedBookhttps://url-shortener.me/c/EveryMomentOfEveryDayIf this episode landed for you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it, subscribe for more trauma-informed conversations, and consider leaving a review — it helps other survivors find validation and safety.— Dr. Christine Cocchiola & guest David Challen

What if the reason you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, pressured, or stuck isn't what you think it is—and the solution is a practical shift you can start making today? In this powerful new-year episode of Heal Yourself. Change Your Life., Brandy Gillmore works live with Don, uncovering one of the most overlooked patterns that quietly creates pressure, stress, and even physical pain. As Don shares his experience with chronic back pain, hearing challenges, and the constant feeling of responsibility, Brandy reveals a deeper internal conflict many people don't realize they're carrying: the tension between wanting to feel needed and wanting ease, flow, and freedom. Through this real-time mind-body healing demonstration, you'll witness how emotional pressure, self-criticism, and unspoken expectations can show up in the body—and how shifting perception, energy, and practical support can create immediate change. As Don's awareness shifts, his pain visibly rises and falls, offering a clear demonstration of how the mind and body communicate. In this episode, you'll discover: Why feeling overwhelmed and pressured isn't a personal failure How stress patterns can quietly block healing and forward momentum The overlooked connection between emotional pressure and physical pain A practical way to set yourself up for more flow, ease, and support—starting today! This episode is especially helpful if you: Feel stretched thin or overwhelmed by responsibility Put pressure on yourself to do more or be more Experience stress, frustration, or self-criticism Want to understand how emotions affect physical health Are entering 2026 wanting increased success without burnout, pressure and overwhelm Rather than pushing harder, this episode invites a different approach—one rooted in awareness, alignment, and support. When emotional shifts and practical changes work together, real transformation becomes possible. ✨ If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who could use more ease, clarity, and support as they step into the new year. 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 working with people over the years—and witnessing transformations in health, happiness, relationships, prosperity, and success—certain patterns stand out again and again. There are powerful, foundational insights that consistently help people create real change—yet they're often overlooked. Not because they're complicated… but because they're subtle, and sometimes even counterintuitive. In many cases, people don't realize these patterns are a problem at all—yet they can quietly undermine happiness, sabotage success, and strain relationships. When shifted and programmed in a positive way, however, they can uplift every area of life. In today's episode, Brandy Gillmore shares two of these hidden but powerful insights—distinctions that can help you step into emotional strength, clear what's been quietly holding you back, and begin taking your life to the next level. You'll explore: Why stepping into your strength isn't about force—but emotional empowerment How subtle emotional patterns can quietly influence health, happiness, relationships, and success Why these often-overlooked shifts can become the missing key to creating lasting change If you've been doing "all the right things" but feel like something invisible is still limiting your growth, this episode may help you see what's been missing—and how to shift it. Sometimes it's not about doing more… It's about recognizing the powerful insights that change everything. 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?