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After surviving brain tumour removal surgery in 2018, Robert made a life-changing decision to leave traditional VP of Finance and CFO roles and focus on helping entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses solve real problems. His journey shaped the wisdom behind Don't Be Dumb, a practical leadership roadmap for entrepreneurs who want to avoid limiting beliefs, improve their work processes, negotiate better, and recover faster from mistakes.  Together, we explore what it means to lead instead of manage, how to remove inefficient tasks, why entrepreneurs must focus on the present and future, and how challenging times can become the foundation for deeper clarity and wiser leadership.In This Episode, We Discuss:Robert's 2018 brain tumour surgery and how it changed his lifeThe inspiration behind Don't Be DumbLeadership vs management in businessCommon entrepreneurial mistakes and how to avoid themHow to create a recovery strategy after business setbacksWhy entrepreneurs must focus on the present instead of the pastNegotiation secrets every entrepreneur should knowHow to remove slow, inefficient, duplicative tasksThe work of 636 Advisors and how Robert helps business ownersChapters:00:00 Facing Life's Challenges: A Personal Journey05:39 The Wisdom Behind Don't Be Dumb11:24 Common Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them17:25 Learning from Mistakes: Recovery and Growth23:03 The Importance of Looking Forward and Being Present23:56 Finding Inspiration in Others24:22 Believing in Your Abilities25:54 Leading vs Managing27:34 Improving Work Processes32:20 The Importance of Feedback33:00 Negotiation Secrets36:31 Services of 636 Advisors39:13 Addressing Fears in BusinessGuest Resources:636 Advisors: https://636advisors.com/ Don't Be Dumb Website: https://dontbedumb.expert/ Robert Towle Website: https://roberttowle.com Listen to Mirror Talk:Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations for more inspiring conversations on healing, leadership, purpose, faith, resilience, and transformation.Try Aletheia today: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.com Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalkMore inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Please share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We've partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/best-podcasting-tools/

What does it mean to believe someone when their pain, illness, or disability is not visible? In this episode of Together 4 Good, Pastor Nate talks with Wayne Connell, founder of the Invisible Disabilities Association, about chronic illness, compassion, suffering, isolation, and the kind of community people need when life becomes hard in ways others cannot see.This conversation is about more than disability awareness. It is about learning how to listen, believe, support, and show up for one another with the love of Christ.What You'll Learn:What invisible disabilities are and why they are often misunderstoodWhy phrases like “but you look good” can unintentionally dismiss someone's painHow churches and faith communities can better support people with chronic illnessWhy compassion means suffering with people, not fixing themHow presence, listening, and belief can become meaningful careChapters: 00:00 Welcome and introduction to Wayne Connell 00:50 Wayne's background in technology, broadcasting, and RadioShack 02:30 How Wayne met his wife, Sherri 05:00 Sherri's diagnosis with MS and Lyme disease 09:45 The phrase “invisible disabilities” is born 12:00 Launching the Invisible Disabilities Advocate website 15:00 The book But You Look Good 17:00 Encourage, educate, and connect 20:00 Disability, chronic illness, and language 22:00 Faith, value, and being made in the image of God 24:00 Churches, suffering, and accessibility 28:30 Romans 5 and why we cannot skip suffering 34:00 Sitting with people in the ashes 36:00 Compassion means suffering with 39:00 Isolation, presence, and showing up 41:00 Why “How are you doing?” matters more than “How are you feeling?” 45:00 Listening, believing, and supporting people 47:00 Invisible disability as a mission field 49:00 Wayne's calling and the work aheadLike, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a more compassionate way to talk about disability, chronic illness, faith, and community.Connect with Bethany:

Welcome, gorgeous souls, to Episode 434 of Aligned Abundance! ✨In this episode, I'm diving into something I feel so passionate about: authenticity. Not just as a concept, but as a vibration and why being truly, unapologetically yourself is the only energy that will manifest your deepest desires.After a powerful download at the Chalice Well in Glastonbury, I realised how much of modern life has become performative. We view sacred moments through our phones, outsource our power to comparison and AI, and chase goals that aren't even ours. And all of it slowly disconnects us from the very vibration that attracts abundance.In this episode, I'm sharing:Why authenticity is the root of manifestation (and why you can't fake it to the Universe)How comparison and the need for external validation keeps you out of alignmentThe link between ego, value and why we perform our lives rather than live themHow to give yourself permission to express your authentic self, starting right now This is your invitation to slow down, come back to yourself and trust that your authentic energy is more than enough

Why "High Vibration Only" Can Be Toxic: The Truth About Emotional Suppression & Authentic ManifestationIn today's episode, we're diving into a topic that has become increasingly common in the spiritual and manifestation world: the belief that we should be "high vibe" all the time.While positivity, gratitude, and elevated emotions can support our growth, the pressure to stay positive at all costs can actually create emotional suppression, spiritual bypassing, and disconnection from our authentic selves.In this episode, we explore what "high vibration only" really means, why it can become toxic when taken to the extreme, and how many people unknowingly use positivity to avoid feeling grief, sadness, fear, anger, disappointment, and other very human emotions.We'll discuss what happens when emotions are suppressed rather than processed, how unexpressed emotions can affect the nervous system, body, energy, and overall well-being, and why emotional avoidance often becomes one of the biggest hidden blocks to manifestation.You'll learn:What "high vibration only" means and where this belief comes fromWhy spiritual bypassing can keep us stuckWhat happens when we suppress difficult emotionsThe emotional, physical, and energetic impact of emotional avoidanceHow the nervous system influences manifestation and receivingWhy unresolved emotions often create subconscious resistanceThe connection between emotional safety and abundanceWhy authenticity is more powerful than forced positivityHow to manifest while honoring your emotionsPractical ways to process feelings without getting stuck in themThe difference between feeling emotions and identifying with themHow to create greater emotional safety within yourselfMost importantly, this episode reminds you that your emotions are not ruining your manifestations.You do not need to be perfectly positive to attract what you desire.True manifestation is not about emotional perfection. It is about alignment, nervous system safety, self-awareness, authenticity, and allowing yourself to be fully human.If you've ever felt guilty for having difficult emotions, worried that your feelings are blocking your manifestations, or found yourself trying to "think positive" through pain, this conversation will offer a more compassionate and empowering perspective.Because healing isn't about becoming high vibe all the time.It's about becoming safe enough to feel it all.Connect with me:Instagram: @Pam_RoccaTik Tok: @Pam_RoccaWebsite: www.pamrocca.comWork with me:Book a Free 15-minute Clarity Call:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/15minBook an Initial Consultation: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/90minIntuitive Oracle Reading: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/60-minute-intuitive-oracle-card-readingIntuitive Reiki Session or Distance Reiki Session:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/in-person-intuitive-reiki-healing-session-60-minsEnergy Work Sessions - Energy Healing: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/energy-healing-sessionSoul and Transformation Coaching: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/3-month-coaching-packageIf you enjoyed this episode, please let me know so I can create more of the content you love. Also, please share the podcast with anyone you know who would love this community, these tools, information, and free resources. Have the most love-filled week and shine on, my friends.

Most D2C brands have tried YouTube ads. Almost none of them are getting credit for what those ads are actually doing. Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce and the guy behind YouTube growth for brands like Native, Arctic, and Dude Wipes, makes the case that in-platform reporting is under-counting YouTube's real impact by roughly 70% — and that the brands leaning in right now are about to widen the gap on everyone still dabbling.This one goes deep: incrementality testing, omnichannel attribution, creative frameworks, and why your Meta winners almost certainly won't survive on YouTube.Inside the episode:Why a 1.0 in-platform ROAS on YouTube is probably a 3.4 in reality — and the 190-test incrementality study behind that numberHow Arctic drove a 25% Walmart sales lift (and 230% branded search lift) by running YouTube in select markets — measured scientifically against matched control marketsThe three creative types that actually work on YouTube: hero/brand films, single-creator UGC, and the specific criteria your Meta winners need to meet before you bother testing themHow to diagnose a broken YouTube ad using just three metrics: view rate, click-through rate, and average watch time per impression — and what each one tells you to fixWhy campaign structure for retail lift looks completely different than for D2C sales — and how to set up for both at once—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact and request your FREE strategy session today!—‍Chapters:[0:00] Introduction: Why Most Brands Still Suck at YouTube[1:51] Audience Poll: Who's Actually Winning on YouTube?[3:15] The Core Problem: Bringing a Meta Mindset to YouTube[4:05] YouTube as Trust: Creators, TV, and Time Spent[8:14] Incrementality 101: Measuring the Real Impact of Your Ads[11:22] How Incremental Is YouTube? The 3.4x ROAS Reality[15:28] Going Omnichannel: Using YouTube to Drive Retail and Amazon Sales[19:13] Arctic Case Study: Measuring YouTube's Impact on Walmart Sales[24:09] Creative Diversity: The Essential Elements of a YouTube Ad[27:16] Creative Breakdown: Single Influencer, Hero, and Mashup Ad Examples[38:05] Creative Story Arc: How to Hook Viewers and Drive Action[40:24] Creative Feedback Loops: What Data to Watch and Why[46:09] Campaign Structure: How to Buy Media Based on Your Goals[51:56] Measure, Model, Maximize: The Trifecta of YouTube Measurement—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQmbMwBW8LYDfFAqNqlgTGw Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Request a Free Strategy Session: https://www.omgcommerce.com/contactPast guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, JC Hite, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Stephane Colleu, Jeff Oxford, Bryan Porter and more

What if the quality that we've been told will weaken us - self-compassion - is actually the key to wellbeing, and higher performance?In this episode, Dr. Kristin Neff, the pioneering researcher who first defined and measured self-compassion, challenges one of the most persistent myths in high-performance culture: that being hard on yourself makes you better. It doesn't. Thirty years of research says otherwise.Kristin Neff unpacks how self-compassion isn't self-pity or laziness, but a profound source of inner stability and flourishing, especially for leaders operating under relentless pressure. We explore why self-esteem is a fair-weather friend that deserts you the moment you fail and why unconditional self-worth is a far more stable foundation for growth and higher productivity. If you lead people, manage under pressure, or simply want to stop letting failure define you, this conversation will change how you think about what it means to thrive.What you will learn: Why self-compassion outperforms self-criticism for performance and growthThe three components of self-compassion and how to practice themHow just 20 seconds a day can measurably raise your self-compassion levelsWhy psychological safety must begin with the individual, not the organizationEpisode Chapters0:36 Introduction to Self-Compassion1:46: Common Myths About Self-Compassion5:32: The Shift from Self-Esteem to Self-Compassion17:28: Three components of Self Compassion17:54: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion39:22: Practical Self-Compassion Practices40:42: 20 Second Micro-Practice (UC Berkeley)RESOURCESConnect with the GuestLinkedIn: Dr. Kristin NeffRecommended Reading: Self Compassion: The power of being kind to yourselfFierce Self compassion: How to Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Your Power, and ThriveWebsite: selfcompassion.orgConnect with the HostLinkedIn: Ashish KothariWebsite: Happiness SquadBook: Hardwired For HappinessYouTube: Happiness Squad ChannelIf this conversation sparked something for you, please subscribe and leave a review, it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the show.

Simple tasks that seem easy to you become overwhelming battles for your teen or young adult with ADHD. One small request turns into a massive blow-up. And when we don't understand the ADHD brain, it can feel like they're being disrespectful, lazy or even manipulative. In today's episode, I'm joined by therapist and ADHD expert Debbie Murad to unpack what's really happening underneath ADHD and emotional dysregulation in teens and young adults. Debbie explains why so many ADHD behaviors are misunderstood as intentional defiance when they're actually rooted in brain development, executive functioning challenges, dopamine regulation, and overwhelm.We also talk about the emotional toll ADHD takes on teens themselves. Because behind the missed assignments, emotional explosions, forgotten responsibilities, and impulsive behaviors, many teens are silently carrying shame, self-loathing, anxiety, and the exhausting feeling that they can never quite keep up with everyone else.This conversation is especially important for parents who feel burned out, triggered, confused, or stuck in constant conflict with their teen. Because understanding what's happening neurologically can completely change the way you respond, and ultimately strengthen the relationship with your child.In this episode on ADHD and emotional dysregulation in teens, we discuss:Why ADHD behaviors are often mistaken for disrespect or defianceWhat emotional dysregulation actually looks like in teens or young adults with ADHDThe difference between supporting your child and over-accommodating themWhy teens with ADHD can become overwhelmed by seemingly “simple” tasksHow ADHD impacts self-esteem, shame, and relationshipsWhy parents often take ADHD behaviors personallyThe connection between ADHD, impulsivity, dopamine, and addiction riskHow hyperfocus can become both a strength and a challengeThe link between ADHD, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and burnoutHow parents can become better advocates for their neurodivergent childWhy mindfulness and emotional regulation work for parents matters tooThe importance of helping teens build executive functioning skills instead of doing everything for themHow understanding your child's brain can transform your relationship with themMore about Debbie MuradDebbie Murad brings over 30 years of expertise as a Clinical Social Worker, having worked with a wide spectrum of clients, including adolescents struggling with executive functioning, mental health and addiction issues. As the founder and CEO of Beach Cities Gateway, a transitional program for emerging adults, Debbie specializes in guiding young people through the challenges of mental health, addiction, and executive functioning.Looking for support?

Dr. Emily Holt returns to the podcast one year after opening Poppy Direct Care in New Orleans, and the landscape around her has changed dramatically.When Maryal last spoke with Dr. Holt, Poppy was just months old and DPC Summit attendees were touring her 100-year-old clinic house. A year later, her panel has more than doubled, she's about to opt out of Medicare, and she's a named plaintiff in a lawsuit against Louisiana's Attorney General over the state's classification of mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances.This conversation goes deep on what it actually looks like to build a mission-driven DPC in a state that keeps making reproductive healthcare harder to deliver.In this episode, Dr. Holt shares:How word of mouth (plus authentic Instagram and TikTok) became her entire growth engineWhy her practice is intentionally slow-rolling, and how she and her husband decided what "enough" looks likeThe patient shift happening as 2026 insurance premiums skyrocket and Medicaid eligibility stays restrictiveWhat it means that every Planned Parenthood in Louisiana has closed, and how Poppy is trying to fill the gapHer free Tuesday night clinic for birth control and rapid STI testing, and the new Louisiana Health Department rules designed to shut clinics like hers outWhy being a Baija Charitable Alliance affiliate mattered for 340B pricing, and what the new program changes mean for small DPCs serving uninsured patientsThe reality of trying to provide IUDs for emergency contraception when no nearby pharmacy stocks themHow being her own boss let her join a lawsuit that employed physicians told her they couldn't touchWhat Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) offers cliniciansHer vision for turning Poppy into a training ground for med students and residents shut out of reproductive health experience in-stateMemorable moments:"If you can't stand for something, you will fall for anything."The state offering one dollar per patient to reimburse rapid STI testing supplies that cost forty-five dollarsThree generations of plumbers getting Poppy ready for Monday patientsWhy patients tell her, unprompted, that they trust her to trust themResources mentioned:Dr. Emily Holt's GoFundMe for an autoclave at Poppy Direct CareTake Me Home Program — free at-home HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing mailed nationwideReproductive Health Access Project (RHAP)Dr. Byron Jasper and Byja Charitable AllianceAAFP DPC Member Interest GroupThe July My DPC Story live event in New Orleans, pairing Dr. Esther Katibi's nonprofit with Dr. Holt's work at PoppyDr. Holt's advice for DPC physicians thinking about reproductive health access in their own communities: find the helpers, get connected to local groups already doing the work, and don't wait until you have everything figured out to start.Learn more about VIVID VAULT HEALTH SOLUTIONS TODAY! Find a My DPC Story Event near you! State Summits in CA, IL, a My DPC Story LIVE event and the DPC Women's Summit are all coming! Learn more at mydpcstory.com/upcoming-events! The DPC Directory: If you're a DPC doctor, you'll find resources to grow your practice! If you serve the DPC world, grab a FREE listing today and get discovered by doctors who need your services.

In this episode of the Womanifester Podcast, we're diving deeper into the desire series with a juicy question:Who should you actually tell your desires to?Because not everyone deserves front-row access to your dreams.Katie explores why sharing your desires with the wrong people can plant seeds of doubt, even when those people love you and mean well. Sometimes the people closest to us want to “protect” us by keeping us realistic, but realism is not where manifestation magic lives.This episode is all about discerning who can actually hold your vision with you, who might unconsciously shrink it, and how to protect your desires until they are ready to bloom.Katie also expands on the Human Design manifestation piece from the previous episode, specifically the difference between being a specific manifester and a general manifester. She explains how the bottom right arrow in your Human Design chart can offer insight into whether you manifest best through clear details or through the felt sense of what you desire.Inside the episode, Katie also shares a personal full-circle moment from guiding a yoga retreat in Peru, reflecting on a 10-year manifestation that came true and the hilarious realization of what she forgot to include in the original vision.In this episode, we cover:Why you should not share your desires with people who cannot support themHow loving people can still unintentionally plant seeds of doubtWho is safe to share your dreams, desires, and manifestations withWhy your journal, your creator, your coach, and sacred community can become desire-holding spacesThe role of the Somatic Circle as a manifestation and nervous system healing containerThe difference between specific manifestors and general manifestors in Human DesignHow specific manifestors can work with clear details, numbers, and specificsHow general manifestors can work with feelings, vibes, and energetic alignmentKatie's story of manifesting her Truckee River homeThe lesson she received from Peru about being clear not only on the dream, but also the money attached to the dreamWhy clarity is a key part of the manifestation processLinks & references mentioned:Free workshop on June 1, 2026 “What the F Do I Want?”https://whatthefdoiwant.subscribepage.io Somatic Circle Membership Join The Somatic Circle here https://womanifester.com/the-somatic-circleUpcoming free workshops in July, August, and September. Follow my adventures on Instagram @womanifester ✨Ready to protect your desires, get clear on what you actually want, and become a magnet for more peace, pleasure, play, purpose, and prosperity? Listen to the full episode now, and follow my adventures on Instagram @womanifester.

Send me a message The harder you chase a client, the faster they run.Most agents don't realize they're doing it. The desperation comes through in every follow-up text, every discounted commission, every time you say yes when you should say no. Clients feel it. It makes them uncomfortable. It makes them trust you less.The agents closing the most deals aren't the hungriest ones in the room. They're the most confident.This episode breaks down the counterintuitive mindset hack that gets you more clients, more yeses, and more deals. Not by trying harder, but by shifting how you see yourself and what you're offering.In this episode:Why neediness is silently repelling clients and what to do insteadThe "commission breath" problem Tom Ferry talks about and how to kill it for goodWhy a broke agent who needs the deal is actually a worse agentThe $1,000 gift analogy that will change how you show up to every client conversationHow to mentally get to the place where you don't need the deal, you just want itWhy confidence attracts clients the way neediness repels themHow to use AI voice mode and role play to build the kind of confidence that closesPlus: Dustin just canceled his NAR membership after 16 years. Here's what that means and why.See yourself as a gift. If they don't want it, sucks for them. Onto the next one.***********************RESOURCES :Free "Clients From Social" Masterclass - Learn the new formula top agents are using on social media to attract 5+ new closings, month after month. REGISTER HERE: https://members.massiveagentsociety.com/free-masterclass-registration?utm_source=podcast_notesMassive Agent Society on Skool - My coaching community giving Realtors the exact blueprint (and handholding) to attract 5+ new clients, every single month. CLICK HERE: https://www.skool.com/massiveagentsocietyManychat PRO - Automate your Instagram DM's and Get 30 days of Manychat Pro for FREE - CLICK HERE REAL Broker - Learn how we can be business partners and build a business together @ ΓEA⅃  Broker- CLICK HEREPLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY

Most fintechs treat cross border payments as a cost centre. George Davis built a business that treats it as the $100B infrastructure opportunity nobody else is rebuilding, and grew 55X in 12 months doing it.In this episode I speak with George Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Lorum, a global clearing and settlement infrastructure business serving financial institutions across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and beyond. George is a serial founder who previously co-founded BVNK before leaving to rebuild the layer of the payments stack that big banks have left untouched.Key takeaways:The payment system isn't broken; banks running it are wrongly incentivisedWhy stablecoins add friction to cross border payments rather than removing themHow mid market fintechs can access wholesale treasury rates and turn FX into a profit centreWhat access to clearing infrastructure actually means for remittance, payroll, and import-export businessesWhy Lorum 55X'd in 12 months by going after the bottom of the payments stackGeorge also shares the founder mindset behind Lorum's growth: first principles thinking, radical adaptability, and hiring for obsession over experience.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why the emotions you avoid don't disappear — they driveHow unfelt pain shows up as patterns in your relationships your work and your decision-makingWhy most people are being led by an emotion they refuse to acknowledgeThe difference between managing emotions and actually feeling themHow avoidance creates a hidden operating system that controls more than you realizeWhat shifts when you finally let yourself feel what you've been running fromAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Why do certain spiritual books appear at specific moments in human consciousness?In this one question channeling session, Ameera May asks why she has been guided to publish the collaborative book Between Earth and Eternity, why the timing is happening now, and how spiritually challenging ideas are meant to reach the people they are intended for.This episode explores reincarnation, soul contracts, multidimensional consciousness, spiritual publishing, collective consciousness, and the role of knowledge-sharing in human spiritual evolution.What You'll HearWhy some spiritual projects feel bigger than the individual creating themHow collective consciousness was described during the transmissionWhat “knowledge-bearing” souls and civilizations areWhy reincarnation teachings are re-emerging nowHow spiritually controversial ideas can create transformationWhy different readers resonate with different chapters and teachingsHow channeling and consciousness sharing work through collaborative booksThe role of simplicity when communicating spiritual conceptsThis Episode Is For Listeners Who Are:Exploring reincarnation, soul contracts, or consciousness after deathPublishing, teaching, or sharing spiritual knowledgeCurious about channeling and multidimensional consciousnessFeeling guided toward a larger spiritual purposeInterested in past lives, spiritual awakening, and consciousness studiesThis episode is part of Season 20: One Question Channeling Sessions.Each episode features one guest, one question, and one direct transmission shared exactly as it happened.These are real sessions, not interviews.

CPA licensure is going through one of the biggest shifts we've seen in years. New pathways are being introduced, and mobility rules are changing right along with it. Is your firm fully compliant? And what are the risks if you're not? Lindsay Patterson from CPA QualityPro — a new NJCPA member benefit provider — breaks it all down. Topics discussed:What CPAs and firms need to understand about how the changes to licensure pathways impact themHow these changes are affecting individual CPA mobilityCommon missteps regarding firm registrationEnforcement actions when firm registration deadlines are missedPractical steps CPAs can take now to ensure compliance with licensure and firm registrationHow CPA QualityPro can help Resources:Learn more about CPA QualityPro and their special offer for NJCPA membersPathways to CPA licensure in New Jersey

Send us Fan MailWhat if 3 hours could uncover $500,000 in hidden revenue sitting inside your private practice right now?That's exactly what happened at the inaugural Private Practice Summit 2026 — and in this episode, Dr. Una pulls back the curtain on the 3 shifts that transformed 100% of the doctors in the room from physicians into Physician CEOs in just 48 hours.From startup practices to multi-seven-figure operations… insurance-based to direct primary care to telemedicine-only… every doctor walked out a different version of themselves. And the wins weren't theoretical — one doctor identified a $90,000 revenue opportunity she'd been missing, another uncovered a billing code she wasn't using that once applied will create an additional $500,000 in revenue, and another completely restructured her schedule on the spot.In this episode, Dr. Una breaks down:The identity shift every physician must make to scale a profitable practice (and why your strategy will fail without it)The 5-step reverse-engineering process that helped doctors uncover six and seven figures of hidden revenue in a single afternoonWhy the "right room" accelerates your growth faster than any strategy or tactic ever couldThe 3 things billion-dollar CEOs work on first — and why most physicians skip themHow to know if community is the missing ingredient in your private practice journeyIf you've ever felt stuck, isolated, or unsure of what your practice could actually become — this episode is your roadmap.Ready to experience this every week, not just once a year?The EntreMD Business School Open House is happening May 19, 2026 at 6 PM Eastern. Come see how we help physicians build profitable, scalable practices through world-class mentorship, accountability, and community.Register here: www.entremd.com/openhouseListening after May 19? Book a call with our team to see if EntreMD Business School is the right fit for you: www.entremd.com/callKey Moments:(0:00) Why this summit was different from every event Dr. Una has ever hosted(3:30) The #1 identity shift every physician must make to scale(8:45) Why mindset isn't woo-woo — and what billion-dollar CEOs actually work on(12:00) The 5-step process to reverse-engineer your revenue goals(15:30) Real wins: $90K, $100K, and $500K uncovered in 3 hours(20:00) The power of the right community (and why doing it alone is costing you)(25:00) What happens every week inside EntreMD Business SchoolConnect with Dr. Una:Website: entremd.comInstagram: @drunachukwuYouTube: EntreMDAdditional Resources:Learn more about my 12-month program. Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Apply here.Grab a copy of the "The 7-Figure Physician CEO" book. When you are ready to work with us, here are three ways: The Profitable Private Practice Movement - If you want to build a thriving private practice that serves a lot of patients, while creating time and financial freedom for you, come join us here. EntreMD Business School Grow - This is our year-long program with a track record of producing physician entrepreneurs who are building 6, 7 and 7+ figure businesses. They do this while building their dream lives!EntreMD Business School Scale - This is our high-level mastermind for physicians who have crossed the seven figure milestone and want to build their businesses to be well oiled machines that can run without them.To get on a call with my team to determine your next best step, go here ...

Send us Fan MailFive Stages Every Type 2 Diabetic Goes Through Before They Lose the Weight for GoodIf you have tried to lose weight to reverse type 2 diabetes and it never seems to stick, this episode is for you.Most people think the problem is the diet. Or the workout plan. Or their lack of willpower. But the real barrier to lasting weight loss and blood sugar control is something nobody talks about enough: the psychology of change.In this episode, I break down exactly why change feels so hard for people living with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome, and what the research actually says about how lasting change happens.Here is what we cover:Why willpower alone will never be enough to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetesThe Five Stages of Change and how to identify exactly where you are in your health journeyWhat Motivational Interviewing is and why it is one of the most effective tools for improving blood sugar control and healthy eatingHow to identify the behaviors keeping you stuck and what to do about themHow to build real confidence around lifestyle change, not just motivation that fadesHow to create a simple, realistic plan that fits your actual lifeThis is not about perfection. It is about progress, one step at a time.If you are ready to lose the weight, lower your A1C, and take control of your metabolic health through lifestyle change, this episode gives you the foundation to do it.Visit beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com for free resources, tools, and more episodes designed to help you make simple, sustainable lifestyle changes that last.Support the showDownload FREE resources to help you stay focused and consistent at BeatingDiabetesLifestyle.com_____________________Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me.Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.comEmail - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.comInstagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle_____________________©Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle

Most people think success comes down to talent, timing, or even luck. But Kyle Austin Young suggests it could be a numbers game. In this episode, he explains how to think about success through the lens of probability so you can actively improve your odds over time.JR and Kyle explore:Why your goals have hidden probabilities attached to themHow to reduce the likelihood of failureThe power of repeated attemptsWhen to power through to achieve your goals, and when to pauseWhy differentiation is critical in today's marketThis conversation reframes success as something you can engineer. Whether you're early in your career or reevaluating your next move, this will help you make smarter decisions and create better outcomes over time.Tune in every week for more episodes like this. Subscribe on YouTube and follow Career Sessions wherever you're listening to this.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/kyle-austin-young.For more career guidance and resources, subscribe to my member community at https://pathwise.io/join-now/

Laura Navaquin spent nearly 20 years in corporate America before one Wednesday meeting pushed her over the edge. Her husband said “just quit, we'll figure it out.” She did, and then spent the next few weeks wondering if she'd made a catastrophic mistake before realizing she was exactly where she was supposed to be.Today Laura and her husband run four businesses rooted in real estate — a consulting practice, a wholesaling company, a framework for real estate agents called Beyond Commissions, and a contracting business — while raising four kids, three of whom are three and under. In this conversation, Ashley and Laura talk about the messy, non-linear reality of building something from scratch while staying present for the people who matter most.In This EpisodeWhy Laura left corporate after 20 years — it wasn't the job, it was losing control of her own scheduleThe Wednesday she quit on impulse and the fear that followed immediately afterHow she and her husband grew their real estate portfolio from four doors to twenty-one in under two yearsWhy they scaled too fast, stepped back, and what that taught them about sustainable growthCreative financing — what it is and how it changed what was possible for themHow four businesses became interconnected rather than overwhelmingBeyond Commissions — the real estate agent framework they spent 2025 building and launched in JanuaryThe entrepreneur catch-22: needing help, hiring help, and ending up doing it yourself anywayHow they navigate four kids and four businesses — shared office, shared calendar, shared flexibilityGetting kids involved in the business in age-appropriate waysWhy the nine-year-old's salsa company ambitions are being taken seriouslyThe shift in how we talk about money, investing, and entrepreneurship with the next generationWhere Laura sees things going — development, fundraising, and building on a larger scaleQuotes From This Episode“Some weeks I take off entirely, or I work weekends and late nights — but I'm still able to work that schedule around my life.”— Laura Navaquin“Being able to have that flexibility and creativity with the way you do things allows you to pivot and still keep that business alive.”— Laura Navaquin“When you pressure test the system, then you start to pivot. Then you start to say, what is a reasonable ask for me?”— Ashley Blackington“I never saw myself in real estate in any capacity — but to see where we are nowadays and all the future plans that we're making. It's somewhat comical, but in all the best ways.”— Laura Navaquin“Non-traditional is becoming traditional.”— Ashley BlackingtonFind LauraLinkedIn & Instagram: @LauraNavaquinWebsite: lauranavaqquin.comBeyond Commissions: beyondcommissions.ioConnect with Ashley:Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comPodcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @mydovetail.appLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/

What if most of the health issues pet parrots face could have been prevented? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Noémie Hofman, an exotic animal veterinarian based in Dubai whose career has taken her from working with parrots at the world-famous Loro Parque to tracking chimpanzees in the Ivory Coast, rehabilitating sea turtles in the Maldives, and now treating companion birds and exotics at a Veterinary Clinic in Dubai. We get into the most common medical conditions she sees in parrots and what's actually causing them, how diet and environment directly impact disease, the link between chronic stress and physical illness, the online misinformation that's leading to real clinical problems, and so much more!Episode Highlights:The most common medical conditions in parrots and what's actually causing themHow diet and environment directly impact disease What "doing everything right" actually looks like from a vet's perspectiveCommon online misinformation that's leading to real clinical problemsThe illegal parrot trade and what most people don't realizeHer incredible journey with conservation fieldwork Special Guest:

What does it really mean to lead at the highest level in the automotive industry today?In this episode, Jan Griffiths sits down with Phil Biggs, the man quietly trusted by more than 100 CEOs across automotive and beyond. Known as the “CEO whisperer,” Phil has spent nearly a decade creating a confidential space where leaders can speak openly about the pressure, uncertainty, and responsibility that comes with the top job.And one thing is clear: leadership has changed.The old command-and-control model is breaking under the weight of constant disruption. Tariffs. Supply chain shocks. AI. Workforce shifts. EV uncertainty. The pressure never stops. Phil shares what he's learned from years of listening to CEOs behind closed doors and why emotional intelligence, trust, and authenticity are now non-negotiable leadership traits.This conversation goes deep into the loneliness of leadership, the tension between kindness and toughness, and why the best CEOs know how to balance both humanity and accountability. Jan and Phil also unpack the dangerous automotive habit of glorifying leaders who stay buried in the weeds instead of empowering their teams to lead.At its core, this episode is about the future of leadership in automotive and the cultural shift required to survive what's coming next.Because today's leaders don't need more control.They need courage, trust, and the ability to lead humans through uncertainty.Themes Discussed in this EpisodeWhy leadership at the top is often deeply lonelyThe role trust plays in high-level CEO conversationsWhy command-and-control leadership no longer worksThe balance between kindness and toughness in leadershipEmotional intelligence as a critical CEO competencyWhy automotive leaders must stop glorifying micromanagementEmpowering teams is more important than controlling themHow disruption is reshaping leadership expectations across automotive

Most people know what they should do to be healthier. So why is it so hard to actually do it?In this episode of NHA Today, Dr. Stephan Esser sits down with Luanne Spiros, a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200, ACSM Cancer Exercise Specialist, master beekeeper, and behavioral change expert who has spent her career helping people build healthy habits that actually last.This conversation cuts through the generic advice and gets into the real mechanics of change. Why is movement easier to start with than nutrition? What makes the social environment so powerful? And what three skills does everyone need to make healthy living stick for life?You will also hear about her work in oncology yoga and what she will be leading at the NHA Annual Conference in June.In this conversation, you will learn:Why movement tends to be the better entry point than nutrition for most peopleThe three S's: social, skills, and setting -- and why they make or break healthy livingThree skills everyone needs to build lasting health habitsWhy reward beats fear as a long-term motivator (and what the research says)The hardest parts of going plant-based and how to plan around themHow to build exercise into your life so it stops feeling like something to bolt onWhat oncology yoga is and how it gives cancer patients agency and hopeHow to handle a partner or household that isn't on the same pageBook recommendations from this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear, Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, Willpower by Roy Baumeister.---LINKS AND RESOURCES---Full episode and show notes:NHA Today on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXfvjZj34HbsD3-47eEC2kjBWeIvNhHlSubscribe on your favorite platform: https://www.healthscience.org/podcast/NHA Annual Conference (June 25 to 28): https://checkout.healthscience.org/2026-nha-conferenceFollow Dr. Esser: https://www.instagram.com/esserhealth/ ---About NHA Today: The National Health Association has championed the science of true health for over 75 years. NHA Today brings that legacy into your weekly routine with honest, evidence-based conversations to help you live your most vital life.

Growth doesn't come from adding more tools—it comes from seeing clearly, fixing what's broken, and building systems that actually work.In this episode of What the Fixed Ops?!, we welcome John Acosta, CEO of VTech Dealer IT and a leader at the intersection of automotive, technology, and cybersecurity. John brings a rare combination of military discipline, entrepreneurial grit, and deep dealership experience—and in this conversation, he breaks down why most dealerships aren't struggling from a lack of opportunity… but from a lack of visibility.From plugging revenue leaks to aligning people and processes, John shares how understanding systems—not just symptoms—can transform dealership performance from the inside out.This conversation goes far beyond IT. It's about leadership, culture, accountability, and how the connection between people and systems ultimately determines success. This episode will challenge the way you think about operations, technology, team alignment, and what it really takes to build a high-performing dealership.We talk about:Why “visibility” is the biggest missing piece in dealershipsHow missed calls are silently killing revenueThe connection between people, systems, and performanceWhy most SOPs fail—and how to actually build themHow to identify and fix process breakdowns quicklyThe “process process” for solving problems at scaleWhy dealerships stay stuck in repeating patternsHow AI should support—not replace—your teamThe importance of eliminating “mental clutter” with automationHow to create alignment between leadership and frontline teamsWhy culture and systems must evolve togetherJohn also shares powerful insights on leadership, self-awareness, and how shifting from judgment to curiosity can unlock better results—both in business and in life.His message is clear: you don't need more tools—you need better visibility, stronger processes, and a deeper understanding of how your organization actually operates.This is a direct, insightful, and systems-driven conversation about fixing what's broken, unlocking hidden profit, and building a dealership that runs with clarity and purpose.BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HEREwww.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts:www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host Russell B. Hill and Co-Host Charity Dunning as they discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in What the Fixed Ops?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations #dealershipmarketing

Most business owners assume their advisory team is working for them. A CPA here, a financial advisor there, an attorney on retainer. What they don't realize is that those advisors are working in parallel, not together. No one is seeing the full picture. No one is coordinating. And the business owner, without ever signing up for it, becomes the quarterback of their own financial life on top of running their company.That's what the Virtual Family Office Advantage exists to solve. And according to Dale Montgomery, a Certified VFO Professional who has worked with business owners for over a decade, what they're losing without it goes beyond taxes and missed strategies. It shows up in their marriages, their family dinners, and the mental load they carry home every night.In this episode, Dale draws on his own experience losing a real estate portfolio, rental properties, and his hobby farm in 2008, while raising four young kids under the age of seven, to explain why coordinated, team-based planning isn't a luxury. That experience changed the way he thought about planning. It turned him into a practitioner of something most advisors never discuss with their clients: the Virtual Family Office model, first pioneered by John D. Rockefeller in 1882 and now accessible to small and mid-sized business owners through a team-based, coordinated approach.About Dale MontgomeryDale Montgomery is a Certified VFO Professional and Director of Advanced Planning at Tax and Retirement Specialists. After losing his real estate portfolio in 2008 while raising four young children, he rebuilt his career around a single question: what would better planning have changed? That path led him to the Virtual Family Office model, where he now coordinates integrated planning across tax, legal, risk, wealth, and business advisory for small and mid-sized business owners. He is the author of The Virtual Family Office Advantage: From Siloed Advice to Team-Based Planning.What We CoverWhy successful business owners become the de facto quarterback of their own advisor team, and what that coordination burden is actually costing themHow the hub-and-spoke model and the Director of Advanced Planning role removes the business owner from the center of that coordinationThe difference between tax mitigation and tax deferral, and why putting money into a qualified plan often creates a bigger tax problem down the roadThe wealth paradox: why business owners running multimillion-dollar companies often have surprisingly little personal wealth outside the businessThe client who said "don't sell me life insurance" three times, and what the VFO diagnostic found underneath that resistanceWhy giving business owners their time back doesn't just grow revenue. It saves marriages.Resources MentionedThe Virtual Family Office Advantage: From Siloed Advice to Team-Based Planning by Dale MontgomeryConnect with Dale MontgomeryWebsite: trsfamilyoffice.comEmail: dale@trsfamilyoffice.comSupport the show

A branded mini series in partnership with Wild Nutrition, celebrating the launch of The Fertility Disconnect report.Weight and fertility is one of the most charged, confusing and often poorly handled topics in reproductive health. I have spoken to so many people who have been told to lose weight in order to access funded treatment, sent away with no guidance on how to actually do that. And all the while, the internet is full of conflicting advice, fad diets and quick fixes that can make the whole thing feel completely overwhelming.In this second episode of the Wild Nutrition mini series, I am joined again by Gail Madalena, fertility and cycle health specialist and registered nutritional therapist, to cut through the noise. They cover everything from ultra-processed foods and GLP-1 medications to mitochondrial health, exercise, rest, and how to actually rebuild your body between cycles.This is not about restriction or guilt. It is about understanding what your body actually needs and finding an approach you can sustain. I hope it helps.What we discuss in this episode:Why the weight and fertility conversation is so often handled badly by medical professionalsThe stigma around weight and why so many people feel they are not being taken seriouslyWhy BMI is such a divisive and limited measure of healthWhat metabolic health actually means and why it matters so much for fertilityThe problem with fad diets and starvation mode when trying to conceiveUltra-processed foods: what the research actually says about their impact on fertilityThe stat from The Fertility Disconnect report: over 60% of the average UK diet is made up of ultra-processed foodsHow UPFs drive inflammation, oxidative stress and poor sperm and egg qualityPractical strategies for reducing ultra-processed foods without overhauling your whole lifeWhat mitochondria are and why they are central to egg quality and early embryo developmentWhy the egg is the largest cell in the body and demands an enormous amount of energy to ovulateHow blood sugar balance, antioxidants and healthy fats support mitochondrial healthGLP-1 medications: what people trying to conceive really need to understandWhen GLP-1s can be a useful preconception tool and when to stop taking themHow to protect nutrient status and hormone health while using GLP-1sExercise and fertility: why high intensity training can elevate cortisol and affect progesteroneWhy strength training and daily walking may serve you better than five gym sessions a weekThe vagal nerve and why switching on your parasympathetic nervous system matters for conceptionMindfulness, rest and recovery: finding what actually works for youEnvironmental and lifestyle factors: starting small rather than overhauling everything at onceRebuilding nutrient stores between cycles and why recovery time is often overlookedWhy being kind to yourself is not soft advice, it is clinical adviceA note on GLP-1 medicationsGLP-1s came up in consultations with Wild Nutrition clients frequently enough that Gail wanted to address them directly. The key things to know if you are trying to conceive:You cannot take GLP-1 medications while actively trying to conceiveIn the preconception window, they can be a useful tool for shifting weight, reducing inflammation and supporting metabolic health, particularly for those with PCOS, endometriosis or fibroidsAim for gradual, micro-dosed weight loss rather than rapid lossPrioritise protein intake, movement and nutrient density while taking themComing off them requires a plan to maintain the healthy habits built during that periodLinks mentioned in this episodeThe Fertility Disconnect report by Wild Nutrition:Download the full report at wildnutrition.com/fertilitypodcastFree fertility consultation with Wild Nutrition:Book your free one-to-one with a nutritional therapist at wildnutrition.com/fertilitypodcastExclusive listener offer:50% off Wild Nutrition supplements for 3 monthsA free personal consultation with an expert nutritional therapistVisit wildnutrition.com/fertilitypodcast to get started. Terms and conditions apply.About Gail MadalenaGail Madalena is a fertility and cycle health specialist and registered nutritional therapist with deep expertise in IVF, recurrent miscarriage and unexplained infertility. She combines advanced functional medicine training with her own lived experience of a three-year conception journey and works with Wild Nutrition to offer personalised consultations for those trying to conceive.About this mini seriesThis is a three-part branded mini series in partnership with Wild Nutrition. If you missed the first episode, go back and listen:Episode 1: Understanding Your Fertility HealthEpisode 3: Secondary Infertility: The Hidden Struggle (coming next)Thank you, as always, for your ear holes. Until next time

Most people don't say no to serving - they say no to how it feels. And often, that feeling comes from how ministry is built in the first place. When a few key shifts happen, things become more relational, more sustainable, and something people actually want to be part of.In this episode:Why people step back from serving (even when they care)The 4 shifts that change how ministry feels from the insideWhat happens when you move from managing people to building ministry with themHow small changes create a completely different experienceRESOURCES MENTIONEDJoin our free Facebook CommunityGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.

Most athletes assume performance is all about physical ability, but what happens in your mind often matters more. In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Wenske to explore how mental habits shape confidence, consistency, and long-term success.Matthew is a former elite gymnast, US national team member, and NCAA national champion who now works in mental health. He shares his journey from being extremely hard on himself as a young athlete to learning how mindset directly impacts performance and enjoyment in the sport.We talk about negative thoughts. Every athlete experiences them, especially under pressure. Matthew explains that thoughts like “don't fall” can actually lead to mistakes, and how simple mental shifts like focusing on rhythm or execution can improve consistency.Another key takeaway is self-talk. Many athletes believe being tough on themselves will help them improve, but Matthew shows that it often does more harm than good. Treating yourself with the same encouragement you would give a teammate leads to better results.We also discuss confidence. It is not something you either have or don't have. It is built through preparation, repetition, and trusting your training when it counts.We also talk about resilience. Mistakes are part of the process, but learning to reset quickly and move forward is what separates great athletes. Developing a short memory and focusing on what is next can make a huge difference.In this episode you will hearWhy negative thoughts are normal and how to handle themHow self-talk affects performanceWhy preparation builds confidenceHow to bounce back from mistakesIn this episode, Matthew Wenske shares how to get out of your head and perform with more confidence, focus, and control.Learn exactly what to say and do to guide your athlete through a mental block with my new book "Parenting Through Mental Blocks" Order your copy today: https://a.co/d/g990BurFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complete_performance/Join my FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/completeperformancecoaching/Check out my website: https://completeperformancecoaching.com/Write to me! Email: rebecca@completeperformancecoaching.comReady to help your athlete overcome fears and mental blocks while gaining unstoppable confidence? Discover the transformative power of PerformHappy now. If your athlete is struggling or feeling left behind, it's time for a change. Are you ready? For more info and to sign up: PerformHappy.com

In this episode, Justin joins Wistia's Chris Savage to break down why 95% of B2B marketing efforts go into creation, while the actual marketing, getting people to see it, gets almost nothing. He explains why the Google-dependent era is over, why publish and pray is a dead strategy, and what it actually looks like to build a content engine that compounds over time.Justin walks through his 3C Content Framework and shows how a single piece of content, properly mapped and repurposed, can generate 361x the impressions of the original. He draws a sharp line between micro repurposing, turning a podcast clip into a clip, and macro repurposing, using ideas to change how an entire audience thinks about your category. The second one is where the real leverage lives.The conversation also gets into AI's role in the repurposing workflow, why content burnout is almost always a systems problem rather than a creativity problem, and why the marketers who survive the next decade will be the ones who stop filling calendars and start building flywheels.What You'll LearnWhy hitting publish is where most marketing hasn't even started yetThe 3C Content Framework and how to build a full content ecosystem from one ideaThe difference between micro and macro repurposing and why most teams only do oneHow to use social as a validation layer before investing in bigger contentWhy 80% of what your team creates could be cut without losing resultsHow AI fits into the repurposing workflow and what to never let it doThe distribution flywheel and how to lock in channels and let topics flow through themHow to beat content burnout before it beats you***WHEN YOU'RE READY♻️ Distribution First Newsletter

You've probably received the same relationship advice everyone gets. Never go to bed angry. Just communicate more. Send them the link. Some of it sounds reasonable and most of it gets misapplied in ways that create more problems than they solve. Monica Tanner is a Relational Life Therapy certified relationship coach, podcast host and author of the Amazon bestselling book Bad Marriage Advice, and she joins me to talk about what couples have been taught that isn't actually helping them, and what works instead.What this episode coversWhy never going to bed angry is one of the most misunderstood pieces of relationship advice and what it was actually meant to meanThe HALTS acronym and why timing matters more than most couples realise when trying to work through conflictMonica's thought download exercise: how to separate what's actually happened from the story you're telling yourself about itWhy an outsized reaction from your partner is almost never about what's happening right in front of youWhat Relational Life Therapy is and how the three phase approach works with couplesThe wise adult versus the adaptive child and what bringing yourself back online actually looks like in a heated momentWhy understanding your partner doesn't mean agreeing with themHow to share something you've learned with your partner without it turning into another argumentWhat to do when one partner is unhappy and the other thinks everything is fineMonica's through line: if advice dampens communication, it's bad adviceTimestamps0:00 Introduction1:00 How Bad Marriage Advice came about2:30 Never go to bed angry: what it actually means5:00 Monica's personal experience and what changed7:30 HALTS and responsible distance taking9:00 The thought download exercise12:00 Empathy for deeply ingrained beliefs 13:00 What Relational Life Therapy is15:30 How Monica and her husband navigate things now17:00 If it's hysterical it's historical18:00 Understanding does not equal agreement19:30 Being curious without being condescending20:00 Walking on eggshells and when to get help21:30 How to introduce this to your partner without it backfiring24:00 Sending 30 reels and what it really means27:00 When one partner wants to work on things and the other doesn't30:00 Why going to therapy alone can still shift a dynamicResources and LinksMonica Tanner's website: monicatanner.com Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast: monicatanner.com Bad Marriage Advice by Monica Tanner: available on Amazon Relationship Reset course: marievakakis.com.auKeep the Conversation GoingGot a question or something this episode stirred up? Send it through and it might become an Ask Marie episode: forms.gle/ExJAeBTXAfn8xGkQ9Instagram: @marievakakis Website: marievakakis.com.auMonica Tanner is a Relational Life Therapy certified relationship coach, podcast host of Secrets of Happily Ever After and author of Bad Marriage Advice. Find her at monicatanner.com.website: https://monicatanner.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriageYoutube: https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter

How do you tell your story—when the world keeps asking you what you are, instead of who you are? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with author, yoga therapist, and Ayurvedic practitioner Serena Arora to explore a deeply personal journey of identity, lineage, and coming home to oneself. Drawing from her book Unbound, Serena shares what it means to grow up navigating mixed identity, cultural expectations, and the lifelong search for belonging. Together, they unpack:The tension between “immigrit” and “immiguilt”—and how grit and guilt both shape our choicesWhat it means to carry (and eventually put down) the invisible “backpack” Why belonging is not something to become, but something to just beHow generational patterns live in us—and how we begin to consciously shift themHow telling your story can help you find alignmentThis conversation is both grounding and expansive—a reminder that belonging is not found in a place, a title, or a path…but in the quiet, ongoing practice of returning to yourself.Resources mentioned:Serena Arora's book, Unbound: An Immigrant Daughter's Journey of Reckoning, Unraveling Shame, and Reclaiming Her Worthwww.serenaarora.comwww.campfirekinship.com

Most gay men know they are meant for something more than the corporate box they squeezed themselves into. Getting out is another story entirely. Joseph Federico, The Marketing Maven and founder of JFederico Marketing, walked away from a high-paying corporate career two years ago to build a business on his own terms and his own voice. In this episode, he and Rick get brutally honest about why gay men stall, self-sabotage, and underinvest in themselves when it matters most, what it actually costs to ignore the internal voice telling you to go, and why the queer business community is both the most powerful resource and the most underused one gay men over 40 have access to. Key Takeaways: Why gay men hesitate to invest in themselves and what that hesitation is actually costing themHow internalized homophobia quietly kills business ambition before it ever gets startedWhat coming out and leaving corporate have in common that nobody talks aboutHow to handle the brutal days of self-employment without losing the plotWhy the queer business community is the support system most gay entrepreneurs are not using About Joseph Joseph A. Federico, also known as The Marketing Maven, is a seasoned marketing professional with over 20 years of experience helping businesses—especially queer entrepreneurs—build authentic, impactful brands. Based in New Jersey, Joseph's boutique agency, JFederico Marketing, serves a diverse clientele—from local shipping stores and hospitality venues to authors and creatives—by focusing on human connections, storytelling, and genuine engagement. As an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, Joseph blends marketing strategies with inclusivity, creating campaigns that are SEO-optimized, imaginative, and aligned with each client's unique voice. Whether promoting spooky-season offers, crafting literary PR, or hosting community events, The Marketing Maven stands out by turning creativity into lasting results. Connect With Joseph Website Instagram Hey Guys, Don't Forget! Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community

What if change didn't take years, but minutes?In this episode, Sagi Chekroun shares how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can help you create rapid, lasting transformation by working directly with the unconscious mind—the true driver of your habits, emotions, and results.Most people try to change through willpower, discipline, or information. But real change doesn't happen at the surface—it happens beneath it. When you understand how your mind actually stores patterns, you can begin to shift them faster than you thought possible.We break down why change often feels difficult, and challenge the belief that transformation has to be slow. You've already created habits, fears, and emotional patterns instantly. The same mechanism can be used to rewire them.One of the most powerful ideas discussed is secondary gain—the hidden benefit behind every habit. Whether it's stress relief, comfort, or a sense of control, your mind holds onto patterns because they serve you in some way. If you try to eliminate a habit without replacing what it gives you, it often comes back in another form. Real change comes from upgrading the benefit, not fighting the behavior.We also explore the mindset shift of “10X is easier than 2X”—why aiming for bigger transformation can actually be simpler than incremental change, because it forces you to think differently and step into a new identity.From there, we get practical.You'll learn simple NLP tools you can start using immediately:How to “scramble” negative memories by changing how they're stored (visual, auditory, and physical components)How to use dissociation to safely process intense experiences without reliving themHow to create a mental “control panel” to interact with your inner worldHow to build anchors—physical triggers that instantly shift your emotional stateHe also guides me through a powerful 3-minute future pacing exercise. This practice helps you step into your future self—seeing through their eyes, feeling their emotions, and allowing your mind to begin wiring in the path to get there. Instead of chasing a goal, you begin to embody it.A key theme throughout the episode is that less is more. You don't need long, complicated routines. Short, consistent practices—just a few minutes a day—can create real, lasting change when done correctly.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, wants to break patterns, or is looking for a more aligned, effective way to grow—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.Resources mentioned include Richard Bandler, Paul McKenna, and Jose Silva, along with additional NLP tools and teachings.Take 3 minutes today to try it yourself:Visualize your life one year from now. Step into that version of you. Feel it fully.Then ask: Who do I need to become to live this?Because real change doesn't come from forcing yourself forward. It comes from becoming someone new.

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Terry Fossum for a high-energy conversation about speaking, storytelling, and how to stop chasing people and start having them chase you.Terry shares his journey as a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, business builder, and reality show winner, and breaks down why the stage is one of the most powerful tools for building influence, authority, and momentum. He explains how speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and founders can use a single compelling idea to create transformation, attract attention, and open doors to bigger opportunities.They also talk about how to break into the speaking world, why most people get book strategy wrong, how TEDx can become a long-term asset, and why the title of your talk matters more than most people realize. Terry brings both practical tactics and a motivational message about resilience, setbacks, and the power of telling the right story the right way.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to grow their visibility, build their brand, and use their message to create real impact.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy the stage is one of the best ways to stop chasing people and start attracting themHow to think bigger about your speaking, book, or coaching businessWhy your message needs to focus on transformation and ROIThe role a book plays in getting booked on stagesHow TEDx can become a powerful long-term assetWhy most people fail to break into speaking by trying to do it aloneHow to create a talk title that grabs attentionWhy resilience and heartbreak are part of the entrepreneurial journeyHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] Stop chasing peopleTerry opens with a powerful message: stop chasing people and start having them chase you — and the stage is how you do it.[01:00] Who is Terry Fossum?Terry introduces himself as a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and former direct sales leader with a wide range of accomplishments.[02:00] Winning a survival reality showHe shares the story of competing on Kicking and Screaming, a Fox survival show, and coming out on top.[03:00] Thinking bigger about speakingTerry explains why people should think in terms of tens or hundreds of thousands, not just hundreds.[04:00] What really matters in your messageHe breaks down the importance of transformation and ROI when crafting a talk or book.[05:00] Why the stage creates powerTerry explains how being on stage shifts you from chasing prospects to becoming the expert people want to meet.[06:00] The best outcome after speakingThe goal is not applause — it is people lining up to talk to you after your presentation.[07:00] How to break into the speaking worldTerry talks honestly about how difficult the speaking industry is to enter without the right strategy.[08:00] Why your book mattersHe explains why a strategically crafted book can help get you booked on stages.[09:00] TEDx as a global platformTerry shares why TEDx is one of the most powerful speaking opportunities in the world.[10:00] Building a speaker reelHe outlines how to use TEDx footage and smaller speaking gigs to build momentum and credibility.[11:00] How TEDx organizers thinkTerry explains the challenges TEDx organizers face and why promotable talks matter so much.[12:00] The importance of your one thingHe emphasizes that everything should align around your singular core message.[13:00] Why the title mattersTerry shares how counterintuitive, attention-grabbing titles create curiosity and traction.[14:00] Where to find TerryHe shares his website and resources for people who want to build their speaking journey.[16:00] The next guest questionTerry asks the next guest what kept them going when things got tough.[17:00] A surprise announcementHe talks about his new AI-related investment app, Wealth Quake, and another project called Stock Soothsayer.[19:00] Resilience is the real differentiatorTerry closes with a message about setbacks, heartbreak, and why the hardest journeys often create the strongest stories.Notable Quotes“Stop chasing people, have them chase you, and being on the stage is the way to do it.” – Terry Fossum“Don't think in hundreds of dollars. Do not think in thousands of dollars. Think in tens of thousands of dollars.” – Terry Fossum“Transformation. ROI. They are booking you because they need their audience to be transformed.” – Terry Fossum“If you want yours to go viral, it's gotta catch people's attention.” – Terry Fossum“The only difference between the successful entrepreneurs and the ones that aren't is we just endured more heartbreaks.” – Terry FossumConnect with Terry Fossum

Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones gently explores a challenge many parents quietly worry about—when their daughters begin comparing themselves to others and start to feel like they're not enough.It's hard to watch your child struggle with self-esteem, and the instinct to fix or reassure can be strong. But Melissa offers a different, more lasting approach. Instead of correcting these thoughts right away, she encourages parents to pause and seek understanding first—because beneath comparison is often a deeper need to feel seen, valued, and capable.Through simple, everyday moments, Melissa shares how parents can help their daughters reconnect with their own strengths. By noticing and naming what your daughter is already doing well, you begin to shift her focus inward—where real confidence takes root.In this episode, we explore:Why comparison is so common for girls—and how it shapes self-esteemThe importance of understanding feelings before trying to change themHow small, daily moments can build lasting confidencePractical ways to help your daughter recognize her own strengthsHow to nurture resilience and self-discovery from withinJoin Melissa for a warm and encouraging conversation that will leave you feeling more equipped to support your daughter—while helping her grow into someone who truly believes in herself.Download the Quick Tips PDF of today's episode for future reference.If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let's work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.We are looking for special people like you to help send a Girl to camp this summer. If you feel it in your heart, please click the link here. Every donation, no matter the size helps!Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

Episode Highlights With PaulWhat horizontal relationships are and why they matterHow vertical dynamics create shame and resistanceThe nervous system connection in parenting and how this can help us be more connected and effective in relationship with our children How Freud and Richard Adler differed on the topic of horizontal relationships and traumaPractical examples for shifting into horizontal parentingThe flaw with superior positions in relationships and how this robs us of our confidence and autonomy “Self sacrifice” and how it's a nobler term for self abandonment and how we program this into our kidsHow the vertical side uses extreme circumstances to argue for vertical relationshipsWhy connection > control in raising autonomous adultsHow repair builds lifelong trustHow this approach makes you a better leader everywhere else in your lifeUtility verticality vs relational verticality Reputation and the puppet strings it has on us as human beings and how this comes into play in parentingIt isn't that the strong survive.. It is the connected that survive Punishment: So much of punishment is laziness on the parents part and the fear of reputationIt isn't about just changing the behavior but addressing the underlying reason and capacity Forgiveness isn't the letting go of what happened but the softening of the blame There are over 400 unique characteristics that will emerge in your child regardless of how you parent themHow this can create space for a both/and instead of an either/or in parenting Guilt perpetuated by reputation and verticality After age 7, our role as a parent is to be a safe place for a child's exploration of themselvesResources MentionedPaul's website and his InstagramWhat Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and HealingThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Paul LevineKiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art by Gene WilderBioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium and digestive enzymes. Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama and use wellnessmama15 at checkout to get the best dealBONCHARGEI like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama and use code wellnessmama for 20% off!

In this episode of Career Sessions, Career Lessons, JR Lowry sits down with Gabriel DeSanti and Alex Dworsky, co-founders of Staj, a platform built around a simple but powerful idea: What if you could experience a career before committing to it? They explore why traditional career decision-making is often based on limited information and how that leads many people to feel misaligned years into their careers. Drawing on Gabe's experience trying nearly 200 different jobs and Alex's background in corporate America, they discuss how career exploration can shift from guesswork to intentional experimentation.They cover:Why most people choose careers without truly understanding themHow short-term “career experiments” can provide clarityPractical ways to explore new industries without prior experienceWhy curiosity and initiative matter more than a perfect resumeHow to build credibility quickly when pivoting careersThe role of networking and real-world exposure in unlocking opportunitiesThey also share insights from building Staj and what they're learning about how people test and transition into new paths. If you're early in your career or considering a pivot, this conversation is for you.Follow Career Sessions for weekly insightful episodes just like this.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/gabe-desanti-alex-dworsky/.Become a PathWise member today! Join at https://pathwise.io/join-now/

Success in modern entrepreneurship often hinges on your ability to build a "parasocial" bond with your audience, and there is no better medium to achieve this for small businesses than podcasting. Productivity guru and entrepreneur Raymond Sidney-Smith joins the show to share the essential blueprint for launching a show that converts listeners into loyal clients by leveraging the "magic" of audio storytelling. Ray shares his background in productivity, organization, and entrepreneurship, explaining how his passion for helping small business owners led him to podcasting. The conversation highlights why he believes every business should consider having a podcast—not just as a marketing channel, but as a way to build trust, connect with audiences, and increase visibility. Topics discussed:The unique power of audio storytelling and how it builds strong audience relationshipsDifferent podcast formats (solo, interviews, panels) and when to use themHow podcasting can boost business growth and brand awarenessThe role of AI in streamlining podcast creation and promotionCommon mistakes business owners make when starting a podcastLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

What if America's decline isn't happening despite progressive policy… but because of it?Tonight on Freedom Friday, Chad Law lays out a provocative case:Why America may be getting sicker, poorer, and less capableHow Covid became a stress test for the managerial stateWhy some systems may be incentivized to manage problems instead of solve themHow “compassion” policies can become managed declineAnd why freedom may be the missing variable behind America's regressionThis episode ties health, education, regulation, Covid expansion, and incentive structures into one argument:A regressive society is a less free society.If you've felt something is “off” in America… this episode puts language to it.

The magic of growing your own food is hard to overstate, and while some lament the labour necessary, it takes far less time and space than many imagine.This week's ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' once again features the remarkable Huw Richards, fresh from the release of ‘How to Grow Food' - his new book which dives into the detail of how anyone can grow a kitchen garden in real spaces, with a planting schedule that fits around busy lives.In this episode, discover:How Huw plans and plants to grow enough veg for a family of four on a half allotment in just a few hours a weekSimple permaculture-inspired tricks for better germinationWhat causes common problems like courgette fruits rotting and dropping off, and how you can fix themHow to choose between longer crops and cut-and-come-again with limited spaceHuw's must-sow crops for April, including squash, runner beans, cucumbers, and courgettesEpisode Cover Photo Credit: Dorling Kindersley: Jason IngramProducts mentioned:Runner Bean 'Black Knight'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-black-knightRunner Bean 'White Lady'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/runner-bean-white-ladyNasturtium 'Tip Top Mix' (Tropaeolum majus)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-tip-top-mixNasturtium 'Ladybird Rose' (Tropaeolum minus)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/nasturtium-ladybird-roseBorago officinalis (Borage)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/borago-officinalisSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

In this episode 97 of Creating Cadence, we explore the hidden issue behind modern productivity struggles: time poverty caused by fragmentation, not lack of hours. From reactive schedules to intentional rhythm, learn how to design your week for clarity, creativity, and sustainable success with regenerative working practices and rhythmic weeks.This episode builds on Episode 96 (Inner Capacity & Performance Infrastructure) and introduces a powerful shift — from managing time to designing rhythmic weeks that support clarity, focus, and sustainable performance. You'll also learn why even a simplified strategy isn't enough if your system doesn't support energy, and how regenerative working practices can help you build a business that doesn't burn you out.Episode 97 - Key Ideas:Why feeling “busy but unproductive” is a design problem, not a discipline issueThe real meaning of time poverty (and why it's about fragmentation)Why most weeks are reactive, and how to redesign themHow to structure a rhythmic week around energy and cognitive loadThe hidden cost of context switching and attention residueWhy thinking time is essential infrastructure, not a luxuryWhy simplifying your strategy doesn't solve burnoutHow to implement the 4Rs of regenerative work:Connect with MichWebsite: creatingcadence.coSubstack: creatingcadence.substack.comBook: thecadenceeffect.comAbout This Podcast:Creating Cadence is a podcast about what it really takes to work well and live well in this fast-paced world. The focus is on re-imagining work and business for high-performing founders and teams, creatively-minded entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven business owners who want to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing themselves or their people to burnout, hustle, and overwork.Season 15 follows a monologue format hosted by Mich Bondesio, exploring burnout and overwork and why they have no place in the future of work.Produced by: Bondesio MediaAvailable on: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTubeEdited on: DescriptMusic: "Changing Their Minds" from Premium Beat#Productivity #FutureOfWork #Leadership #BurnoutPrevention #SustainableBusiness #RegenerativeWork #RhythmicWeek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't get in life what you want…You get in life what you are.On this legendary episode of Inside the Vault, Ash Cash sits down with one of the most powerful voices to ever touch a stage — Les Brown.From being labeled “educable mentally retarded”To earning $225,000 an hour speaking globally…To defeating Stage 4 cancer…To redefining what legacy really means…This isn't motivation.This is MINDSET WARFARE.Les breaks down:Why most people will die with their gifts still inside themHow to become “intelligently ignorant”Why your circle determines your incomeThe mindset that future-proofs your lifeHow to use AI as a tool instead of being replaced by itThe truth about delusion and greatnessThe real reason people settleHow to turn pain into purposeWhy “Live Full, Die Empty” isn't optionalAnd the moment that changed everything:“The moment I believed I could do it.”If you're serious about legacy…If you're serious about wealth…If you're serious about impact…This episode is mandatory listening.Because one day, your dreams will stand around your deathbed…And ask why you never gave them life.⏱CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS00:00 – You Don't Get What You Want… You Get What You Are02:17 – From “Educable” to Global Legend06:08 – Breaking Barriers as the Only Black Speaker in the Room07:00 – The Miseducation of the Mind08:27 – You Are More Than You've Become12:49 – “Someone's Opinion of You…”13:25 – The 3 Rules That Built Les Brown16:24 – Habits Shape Destiny17:36 – Ash's Turning Point: Leaving Corporate20:03 – Comfort Zones Kill Dreams22:53 – The Proudest Moment of His Life24:53 – The Moment I Believed I Could Do It26:39 – You Can't Read the Label from Inside the Box27:16 – The Power of a Reference Group29:13 – From $50 Love Offerings to $225K Per Hour31:32 – “I Ain't Got No Problems”33:43 – The Truth That Set Him Free35:25 – Most People Won't Participate in Their Own Rescue36:23 – Stage 4 Cancer & Defiant Faith38:43 – PSA: Positively Staying Alive41:35 – Monitor Your Inner Conversation45:13 – OQP: Only Quality People47:27 – If There's No Enemy Within…48:23 – How to Work With Les Brown51:34 – “We Might Be Through with Our Past…”53:31 – Turning Anger Into Fuel55:57 – Be Intelligently Ignorant57:20 – The Ghost of Your Unused Potential58:07 – Live Full. Die Empty.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What does it really take to build a successful business that creates both financial returns and meaningful social impact?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we sit down with Brent Freeman, Founder and President of Stealth Venture Labs, who has helped brands like Crocs, Poo-Pourri, and Home Chef generate over $500M in revenue.Brent shares the deeper principles behind sustainable entrepreneurship, including how to build a business rooted in purpose, why social impact should be part of a company's DNA, and how joy can become a real metric for success. He also opens up about his powerful Return Of Joy principle and how reconnecting with the things he truly loved transformed his health, mindset, impact, and results.If you are building something meaningful, navigating challenges, or trying to grow without losing yourself in the process, this conversation will give you wisdom, clarity, and practical encouragement.In this episode, you will learn:How to build a business that creates both profit and positive social impactWhat it truly means to be a social entrepreneurImportant habits every successful entrepreneur should buildCommon obstacles entrepreneurs face and how to overcome themHow to lead by example in business and in lifeBrent Freeman's Return Of Joy principle and how it can transform your lifeHow to create an abundance mindsetThe future of digital marketing in an AI-driven worldBrent's advice for anyone who wants to become truly successfulTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Brent Freeman02:22 - Brent's background and entrepreneurial journey05:26 - Embedding social impact into your business DNA09:09 - Scarcity mindset vs abundance mindset11:39 - The power of giving and community impact14:16 - Turning obstacles into opportunities for growth16:21 - Building resilience through hardship20:07 - Lessons from challenges and setbacks22:20 - Leading by example and building strong teams25:43 - Creating a high-performance culture with emotional intelligence27:01 - Brent's Return Of Joy principle30:33 - Reconnecting with joy through daily practices35:19 - The activities that bring Brent joy37:53 - Stealth Venture Labs and the future of digital marketing40:05 - AI and the evolution of marketing43:02 - Brent's advice for aspiring entrepreneursResources and Links:Stealth Venture LabsBrent Freeman on LinkedInBrent Freeman on InstagramThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillConnect with Brent Freeman:Website: https://www.stealthventurelabs.com/Profile: https://speakonpodcasts.com/brent-freeman/If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone building a business, pursuing purpose, or trying to grow without losing joy along the way.Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Please share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We've partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/best-podcasting-tools/

The end of the school year can feel exciting, but it can also leave families feeling off, overwhelmed, or unexpectedly emotional. Kids are not just finishing assignments and turning in backpacks. They are leaving routines, relationships, structure, and predictability. And that transition can show up in ways parents do not always expect. In this episode, we talk about how to help your family end the school year with intention and step into summer in a way that feels more calm, connected, and manageable. We walk through how to create meaningful closure for your child, make space for mixed emotions, and build a summer rhythm that supports both your kids and your family.If you want to avoid sliding into chaos and instead create a summer that feels more grounded, connected, and enjoyable, this episode will give you a practical place to start. In this episode, we cover:Why the end of the school year is a bigger transition than most parents realizeHow to help your child get closure and mark the year in a meaningful wayWhy kids often show mixed emotions at the start of summerHow to plan with your kids instead of only for themHow to create a summer rhythm without becoming rigidHow to prepare for common summer challenges like screens, boredom, and sibling conflictWhy different siblings may need different things during the summer View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/how-to-end-the-school-year-well-and-transition-into-summer-without-the-chaos Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

After nearly a decade as a hospitalist in the Washington, DC area, Dr. Nadia Sirdar realized she had stopped feeling. End-of-life conversations had become a script. Length-of-stay metrics were drowning out the humans in front of her. She wasn't burned out on medicine. She was burned out on the system.In this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Maryal Concepcion sits down with Dr. Sirdar, internal medicine physician, public health expert, and founder of Find Bethesda Doctor, to talk about the leap from hospital medicine to Direct Primary Care, opting out of Medicare to care for elderly patients aging in place, building a practice for women in midlife (and the surprise wave of husbands who joined too), and what it actually takes to thrive as a physician and as a patient over a lifetime.This conversation is for any physician who has scrolled federal job boards at midnight wondering "is this it?", and for anyone who needs to hear that saying your dream out loud is the first move toward making it real.What You'll LearnWhy hospitalist autopilot can mimic a stable career while quietly costing you everythingHow opting out of Medicare unlocked Dr. Sirdar's ability to care for elderly patients aging in placeWhy multilingual care (English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu) and cultural fluency change patient outcomesHow to build a DPC practice for women in midlife, perimenopause, and menopause, and why men keep asking to joinThe financial planning realities of leaving fee-for-service: self-funding, opt-out timelines, and why a smaller piggy bank forces smarter decisionsHow to set boundaries with patients without losing the relationshipWhy "if you've seen one DPC, you've seen one DPC" is the most freeing sentence in medicineThe vendor traps new DPC physicians fall into and how to avoid themHow functional strength, real food, and aging in place are the three pillars of thriving Dr. Sirdar teaches her patientsTake the FREE DPC Marketing Self Assessment from AlignedMD HERE.  Find a My DPC Story Event near you! State Summits in CA, IL, a My DPC Story LIVE event and the DPC Women's Summit are all coming! Learn more at mydpcstory.com/upcoming-events! The DPC Directory: If you're a DPC doctor, you'll find resources to grow your practice! If you serve the DPC world, grab a FREE listing today and get discovered by doctors who need your services.

You've started again. And again. And again.This episode is about why.We dig into the real reason so many people stay stuck in the on-off cycle. Not lack of willpower, not the wrong program, not bad timing. It's an identity gap. And until you close it, nothing sticks. We break down the 6 signs you're genuinely ready to change and the 6 signs you're not, including the subtle ones most people miss in themselves.This one might sting. Good.What You'll LearnWhy transformation is more mental than physicalThe identity gap: the space between who you are now and who you're trying to become6 signs you're genuinely ready to change (and what each one looks like in real life)6 signs you're NOT ready, including the subtle ones most people missWhy “trying” is one of the most dangerous words you can use when it comes to your goalsThe difference between wanting results and being willing to actually change to get themHow we can help you -The Weight Loss Podcast Academy – You don't just want to lose weight.You want to feel like yourself again. The version of you that's confident, consistent, and not constantly restarting from scratch.You're done losing the same weight over and over. Done making promises to yourself you can't keep. Done feeling like the one area of your life you can't get sorted — when you've got everything else handled.You want to walk into the gym knowing what you're doing. Eat without the guilt or the spiral. Stop being at war with your own body.And somewhere underneath all of it...you want your kids to grow up watching you look after yourself. Not inherit the cycle.That's not too much to ask for. And it's not out of reach.The Weight Loss Podcast Academy is where that shift happens — with a real plan, real coaching, and the support to keep going when life doesn't cooperate.Application-only. Coached personally by Matt and Courtney.

Why are boundaries so hard to set, and even harder to keep?In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I break down one of the biggest challenges designers face: creating and holding boundaries in their business without feeling guilty, uncomfortable, or afraid of losing the client.If you've ever said yes when you wanted to say no, answered texts late at night, worked weekends you didn't want to, or given away hours of unpaid work… you're not alone.Boundaries aren't just about rules, they're about protecting your time, your energy, your profitability, and ultimately, your love for your business.In this episode, I walk you through why boundaries feel so difficult, where it comes from, and how to start changing it, so you can create a business that works for you instead of draining you.In this episode, we cover:Why designers don't realize they need boundaries—until it's too lateThe most common boundary violations (and how they happen)Why clients aren't the problem—you just didn't set expectationsThe importance of clear rules in your letter of agreementWhy holding boundaries is harder than creating themHow clients test your boundaries (just like kids do)The real reason designers struggle to say noHow people-pleasing impacts your profit and timeWhy “just one quick thing” always costs more than you thinkHow to use “yes, and…” to maintain boundaries professionallyWhy treating clients like family backfiresThe connection between boundaries and resentmentHow lack of boundaries leads to burnout (and even quitting)Why clients actually prefer clear structure and leadershipThe role of boundaries in creating better client experiencesHow boundaries increase confidence, respect, and profitabilityShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy

A disciplined pipeline and strategic site selection approach are enabling growth despite limited supplyRetail real estate didn't change as much as people thought. The fundamentals never left. What changed is how precisely you have to execute them.Jim Lampassi, Senior Vice President of Real Estate & Construction at Academy Sports + Outdoors, has spent 45 years in site selection and development, helping build brands across Marshalls, Petco, and now one of the fastest-growing sporting goods retailers in the country. Today, Academy has grown to a wide network of 300+ stores across 21 states, with a clear path for continued expansion.What stands out isn't just the scale. It's the discipline behind how that growth happens.This market is defined by constraint. High occupancy. Limited new development. Fewer deals to chase. That pressure is forcing better decision-making. For Academy, growth isn't about finding opportunities. It's about building them. That means creating a pipeline larger than the goal, leaning into relationships with boutique developers, and being willing to do deals that require more effort to get across the finish line.There's also a shift that's no longer up for debate.E-commerce didn't replace stores. It made them more important. Physical locations drive awareness, influence customer behavior, and increase digital demand. When stores close, online sales don't fill the gap. They drop. The strongest retailers understand the connection and build around it.At the center of it all is a simple idea. Value wins.In an inflationary environment, customers are more selective. Retailers that consistently deliver accessible price points without sacrificing quality are the ones that keep traffic and loyalty. It's not a trend. It's a requirement.For owners and operators, the takeaway is clear. The easy deals are gone. Growth now depends on discipline, relationships, and long-term thinking.This isn't about finding space. It's about earning it.What You'll HearWhy retail fundamentals still matter after 45 yearsHow Academy Sports is growing in a high-occupancy marketWhy building a bigger pipeline is critical to hitting targetsHow boutique developers are unlocking new dealsWhy retailers are creating sites instead of finding themHow stores are driving e-commerce, not competing with itWhy value remains core to Academy's strategyHow retail real estate creates jobs at scaleWhy industry relationships still drive opportunityWhat it takes to expand with discipline todayChapters00:01 – Jim Lampassi's 45-Year Retail JourneyA 45-year career across major retail brands and what shaped it.02:27 – Why Retail Fundamentals Still HoldThe fundamentals that still determine whether a deal works.03:03 – Inside Academy's Expansion StoryFrom tire shop to 300+ stores and expanding footprint.04:21 – Why Value Drives Retail SuccessHow pricing strategy defines long-term success.05:40 – Retail as a Job Creation EngineRetail as a job creation engine across industries.08:16 – The Role of Industry RelationshipsWhy being active in ICSC changes careers and outcomes.10:27 – Retail's High-Occupancy Reality95% occupancy and what it means for landlords and tenants.12:12 – Finding Deals in a Constrained MarketBoutique developers, incentives, and building your own pipeline.15:09 – Developing the Next GenerationHow the next generation is entering the industry.18:02 – Rethinking Real Estate Team StructureIn-house vs. brokers and what actually works.20:06 – Why Stores Still Drive DemandWhy physical retail is still driving digital demand.22:31 – Building Marshalls in Puerto RicoOpening 11 stores in one day and what it took to get there.26:56 – Academy's Disciplined Growth PlanWhite space, expansion plans, and long-term positioning.29:14 – The Future of Retail SupplyWhy retail supply constraints may stick longer than expected.

If you've ever wondered why some leaders command a room without saying a word, it's time to explore the skill of personal power.In this episode, Steph dives into what it really means to stand in your power as a leader. Drawing from Jeffrey Pfeffer's Seven Laws of Power, she breaks down the difference between external strategies and internal mastery. Steph shares practical ways to cultivate authentic influence, build presence, and lead with integrity and purpose. Whether you're growing your leadership skills or refining your personal brand, this conversation will help you show up with more impact and intention.In this episode you'll discover:The Seven Laws of Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer and how to apply themHow energy, presence, and personal brand drive authentic influenceWhy radical ownership and quality relationships are the foundation of lasting powerYour takeaways:Power isn't something you're born with. It's a learnable skill you can practice and strengthen every day.Your energy and presence speak louder than any title, so show up intentionally in every room.Building quality relationships and a consistent personal brand is the foundation of lasting influence.Chapters00:00 Celebrating Milestones and Personal Power02:44 Understanding Power in Business and Coaching05:25 The Seven Laws of Power: A Deep Dive09:34 Building Relationships and Personal Brand12:31 Using Power Effectively15:04 The Challenge of Personal PowerResources mentioned:The Seven Laws of Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer

People with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety are seeing real improvements through ketogenic therapy. Now there's real-world clinical data to back it up.In this interview, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Dr. Erin Bellamy to discuss her newly published findings from a clinical program bringing ketogenic therapy into everyday mental health care.While this was not a randomized controlled trial, the results offer an important look at how these interventions may work in everyday clinical practice, with meaningful improvements reported across both depression and anxiety measures.In this conversation, you'll learn:What the study found and how to interpret the resultsThe difference between real-world evidence and randomized trialsWhy some individuals were able to achieve clinically meaningful improvements, including remissionThe role of structure, education, and ongoing support in implementing ketogenic therapyCommon challenges people face and how group support can help navigate themHow ketogenic therapy can be personalized based on individual needsThe real-life improvements participants experienced in mood, anxiety, daily functioning, and quality of lifeDr. Bellamy also shares powerful insights from her clinical experience, including how individuals with long-standing, treatment-resistant symptoms were able to make meaningful lifestyle changes, challenging the idea that people with mental health conditions cannot adhere to dietary interventions.Looking ahead, Dr. Bellamy is launching a new study through the Metabolic Psychiatry Scholar Award to further explore and scale this approach.Learn more about the impact of metabolic therapies on depression and mood disorders on our Depression Topic Page: https://www.metabolicmind.org/resources/topics/keto-for-depression/

Coach Lindsey has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 19 years and has been coaching with Risely for over two years. Lindsay was already a health coach in her primary role when she came to Risely as a client. She came through our group coaching program, found her footing with her own diabetes management, and knew she wanted to bring that same support to others. After completing the program, she went on to earn her National Board Certification in coaching and trained under the Risely team before officially joining as a coach. She now works with clients through the exact challenges she once navigated herself, which makes her one of the most grounded voices on what it actually takes to move from reactive management to intentional decision-making with T1D.In this episode, Lauren and Lindsey dig into the Tandem pump features that many T1D's either don't know exist or don't know how to use to their full advantage. They cover the features most people are only using at surface level (Control IQ, sleep mode, exercise mode, temp basal, and extended bolus) and share the real-life context behind when and why to use each one. The conversation is honest about the fact that none of these are one-size-fits-all, and that getting to a place where these tools feel second nature takes time, pattern recognition, and a willingness to test and learn.WHAT WE COVER:The biggest gaps we see when people are using pumps but not actually optimizing themHow to think about your pump as a tool you can adjust, not something that controls youThe difference between reacting to your numbers and making intentional decisionsWhat Control IQ is actually doing in the background, including correction limits most Tandem users aren't aware ofHow to use exercise mode and sleep mode beyond their intended use to help prevent highs and lowsWHAT'S NEXT:

A journalist once asked Guy Lawrence why some people meditate every day and are still dickheads. He didn't have a clean answer. This episode is that answerGuy Lawrence breaks down why your nervous system is the actual gatekeeper of spiritual transformation and why no amount of meditation, retreats, or inner work will stick if your body is still running old survival patterns. This conversation goes deeper than mindset into the biology of why spiritual growth gets blocked at the cellular level.What you'll learn:Why fluency in your patterns isn't the same as freedom from themHow your DNA literally opens or closes based on emotional stateWhat "memory without emotional charge" reveals about whether you've actually healedGuy Lawrence is a consciousness researcher and retreat facilitator who has worked with thousands of people across his live events and podcast. He's spent years studying the gap between having a spiritual experience and actually being changed by one.Find Guy's website and podcast and all links at: mindlove.com/446Want to do this nervous system work with real support around you? Join the free Mind Love Collective for the kind of intimate community where breakthroughs actually happen. mindlove.com/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.