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In this episode, I'm speaking directly to the man who deeply loves and respects his strong, capable wife… but sometimes feels something tighten inside.Not because he wants to compete.Not because he doesn't support her.But because something in him feels activated — defensive, braced, or quietly reactive.We unpack why strength can feel like pressure when you're not internally aligned — and how that has nothing to do with her power and everything to do with your internal blueprint.I walk through:The subtle signs you're bracing instead of leadingWhy grounded men don't compete with strong women — they complement themHow to build your internal blueprint instead of performing or overprovingThe 4-step Inner CEO framework (Awareness, Regulation, Integration, Blueprint Activation)What changes in your marriage and career when you stop reacting and start stabilizingAnd I also speak directly to strong women — because you don't need to shrink… but you do deserve a grounded partner.This isn't about dominance.It's about maturity.It's about polarity with security.When a man is anchored in who he is, he doesn't compete with power.He builds with it.If something in this stirred recognition in you — pay attention. That's awareness beginning.If this conversation resonated with you, don't let it stop here. Join my newsletter at ToddAngelucci.com and get grounded insights, leadership tools, and practical frameworks to help you stop fighting yourself and start leading from the inside out.Watch on YouTubewww.youtube.com/@toddangelucciJoin the newsletter https://toddangelucci.com/Follow Todd Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/todd.angelucci⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/toddangelucci/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@toddangelucci⁠X : ⁠https://x.com/ToddAngelucci⁠Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@toddangelucci

Episode 151: The Words Matter: Small Language Shifts That Make a Big DifferenceThe words we use as school counselors matter more than we sometimes realize.In this practical episode, I talk about everyday phrases we often say automatically and how small shifts in language can create more safety, validation, and trust for students, parents, staff, and ourselves.This isn't about doing things wrong. It's about becoming more intentional with our words, especially when we're tired, rushed, or navigating emotional situations.In this episode, we explore:Why phrases like “It's going to be okay” or “At least…” don't always land as intendedLanguage shifts that validate emotions without escalating themHow curiosity-based phrasing changes the tone of conversationsWays to reduce defensiveness when working with parents and teachersWhy scripts are a helpful support during high-emotion momentsHow the language we use with ourselves impacts burnout and longevityAs you move through your week, I invite you to notice your language without judging it. Just notice where a small shift might help someone feel more seen, heard, and supported.You don't need to change everything. One intentional change can make a real difference.Thank you for the heart you bring to this work every single day.Mentioned in this episode:Perks Membership

What do you do when fear hits your body before your mind can catch up?In this episode, I walk you through a real-time moment of uncertainty after a dermatology appointment triggered memories of a past melanoma diagnosis. Instead of pushing through or pretending I was fine, I used the exact somatic and spiritual tools I teach inside my programs. This conversation is about processing fear without spiraling, regulating your nervous system in the moment, and choosing alignment instead of default reaction.In this episode, you'll learn:How to process fear in your body without energizing it with “because” storiesWhy naming the emotion and asking “what does this feel like?” changes everythingThe difference between honoring emotions and getting stuck in themHow verbal processing and support regulate your nervous system fasterWhy mortality awareness can become a powerful life design wake-up callHow to shift back into grounded action without bypassing what is realIf you've ever found yourself caught in a “what if” spiral, tried to positive-think your way out of anxiety, or felt fear take over your body, this episode will give you a simple, embodied way forward.

You don't rise to your goals. You fall to your systems.In this episode of Dear Young Person, we talk about habits — the invisible patterns shaping your life every single day.You are a creature of habit.You sit in the same seat.You follow the same routines.You think the same thoughts.You react the same way under pressure.Your life is not built by what you intend to do.It's built by what you repeatedly do.In this conversation, we unpack:Why resisting bad habits rarely worksWhy replacing habits is more powerful than removing themHow your environment quietly shapes your disciplineHow identity is formed through repetitionDiscipline becomes easier when you build the right system.Your habits are voting for your future.What are they voting for?#DearYoungPerson #Habits #AtomicHabits #SelfDiscipline #PersonalGrowth #FaithAndLife

Surrender, Flow & Why “No” Is Your Greatest Teacher We talk about evidence.We talk about accuracy.We talk about success.But we rarely talk about the nerves. The doubt. The “no's.” The fear of getting it wrong.In this honest, funny, and deeply real conversation, Jason is joined once again by medium Mia Otterson to explore what actually shapes a medium behind the scenes.This isn't about polished platform moments. It's about what happens before and after.Together, they unpack surrender, ADHD minds, insecurity, ego, perfectionism, and why the very thing most mediums fear - the “no” - might be the greatest teacher of all.If you've ever questioned yourself…If you've ever felt thrown off by a sitter's reaction…If you've ever wondered whether you're really “there” yet…This episode will feel like a deep exhale.What you'll hearThe “backside” of mediumship no one talks aboutWhy many mediums wait too long to say “I am a medium”Checklist evidence vs true surrender to SpiritHow ego quietly interferes with the flowADHD, masking, and the sensitive mind in mediumshipWhy not looking at your sitter can strengthen your linkThe real truth about “no's” — and how to work with themHow illness and adversity can deepen trust in SpiritWhy perfectionism both helps and harms developmentThe mindset shift that turns insecurity into resilienceWho this episode is forDeveloping mediums who feel stuck in self-doubtPlatform workers afraid of getting it wrongHealers, intuitives, and sensitives navigating insecurityAnyone who feels called to do the work — but fears they're not readyMentions & ideasSurrender in mediumshipFlow statePerfectionismADHD and spiritual sensitivityTrust vs controlReframing rejectionGentle noteThis episode discusses anxiety, self-doubt, and personal challenges within spiritual development. Please listen with care if those themes feel tender for you.✨ Get in touch If you have a story, experience, or idea you'd love to share on Soul Sync, I'd love to hear from you.

In this illuminating episode of Gateways to Awakening, Yasmeen Turayhi sits down with Cindy Reynolds, soul coach, author of Soul Seeker and Soul Bridges, and founder of NeuroFit — for a deep conversation on intuition, emotional mastery, and the intelligence of the soul.With a background spanning software engineering, QEEG brain mapping, and spiritual practice, Cindy bridges neuroscience and spirituality to offer a grounded, practical framework for working with life's challenges. She shares her signature “soul exercise” for transforming fear, anger, and frustration into higher emotional states like trust and peace, and explains how tuning into the soul's perspective can clarify purpose, strengthen intuition, and support healing across the body, brain, and spirit.Together, Yasmeen and Cindy explore how external chaos becomes internal noise — and how learning to work with that noise can become a powerful path of awakening, alignment, and self-leadership.In this episode, you'll learn:How to distinguish between the voice of the personality and the voice of the soulA simple, repeatable process for transforming fear into trust through higher perspectiveWhy we are often here to master just a few core emotions — and how to work with themHow intuition, prayer, and emotional awareness guide purpose and decision-makingThe role of brain health and root-cause healing in spiritual and emotional well-beingTune in to Gateways to Awakening for more conversations with leading thinkers, creators, and spiritual pioneers shaping the future of consciousness. For more from Yasmeen: follow my writing on Substack (substack.com/@therealyasmeent), find me on Instagram @TheRealYasmeenT, or visit InnerKnowingSchool.com.

In this episode of Difference Maker Revolution, Jonathan, Ronan, Jeanine, and Steve reveal why knowing your numbers isn't optional—it's the lifeline of your photography business. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just real talk about mindset, hard work, and building a business that thrives. Plus, hear Katinka Tromp's €1M success story and how she made it happen.What you'll discover:Why mindset is everything, and no one will save your businessHow to hire the right people and still lead effectivelyHow to balance creativity with client work and business managementWhy excuses hold you back and how to overcome themHow momentum and consistency amplify your successReal-world examples of putting in the work for massive resultsWhether you're behind the camera or leading a team, this episode is packed with insights to help you amplify your talent, grow your business, and stop reinventing the wheel.

What if the key to financial freedom isn't making more money… but using the money you already have differently?In this episode, I sit down with Howard Polansky, a former dentist turned “financial doctor”, who walks us through a strategy that completely reframes how we think about debt, cash flow, and leverage.We unpack a strategy that challenges conventional thinking about debt, interest rates, and liquidity. Instead of obsessing over percentages, this conversation reframes the focus to what really impacts your life and business every 30 days — payments and cash flow.You'll learn how lines of credit can be used strategically, why discipline matters more than math, and how improving liquidity can accelerate your goals without increasing revenue.This episode isn't about financial hacks.It's about leverage, structure, and creating freedom sooner.If you want your money working as hard as you do, this one's for you. What You'll LearnWhy focusing on interest rates can cost you moreHow lines of credit actually functionThe risks involved and how to avoid themHow to improve cash flow without increasing revenueWhy liquidity matters more than most people realizeHow strategic leverage can accelerate life goals

Send a textIn this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the lies we've all absorbed from our families, society, and culture. These beliefs feel like truth because we soaked them up before we could even question them. But here's the thing: they're not yours, and they don't have to run your life.What We Cover:The Patriarchy Wake-Up Call How a random conversation revealed my own inherited patriarchal programming (spoiler: it was humbling as fuck)Common Inherited Lies We All Believe:Money doesn't grow on treesRich people are selfish/unethicalHard work is the ONLY way to make moneyYour body needs to be fixed/controlledYou need to heal more before you can succeedLove means sacrificeIf you're not struggling, you're being selfishWhere These Beliefs Come From We inherit operating systems from caregivers, society, schools, and social circles, absorbing them when our brains weren't developed enough to question themHow to Spot What's Not Yours:Disproportionate reactions to small triggers"That's just how it is" thinkingPatterns repeating through generationsUnspoken family rulesThe Work: How to Dismantle Inherited Lies Byron Katie's four questions that'll flip your limiting beliefs on their head:Is it true?Is it absolutely, irrevocably true?How do you react when you believe that thought?Who would you be without that thought?Plus the turnaround—finding evidence that the opposite is possibleYour Brain Loves EvidenceWant to rewire a belief? Feed your brain proof that something else is possible. That's where the magic happens.Ready to Go Deeper?Join the Worthy AF Experience starting February 23rd. 4 weeks of dismantling the beliefs standing between you and the life you deserve. You'll walk away with workbooks, journal prompts, and actual tools to use anytime limiting beliefs try to run the show.FREE 7-Day Self-Worth Glow-Up Challenge starts Valentine's Day (February 14th). Seven days of overhauling your sense of self-worth. Join NOW!Connect With Me:Instagram: @shalvikap SubstackYouTubeSupport the show

There is a well-known cognitive phenomenon that we are all susceptible to, and even more so when we're stressed. And we're all at least a little stressed and overwhelmed right now.The illusory truth effect catches us when we repeatedly hear statements and begin to assume they are true through repetition and familiarity. Things feel true, even if they couldn't be further from it. Research has shown that sheer repetition can even override facts when we know better.Naming–systems, feelings, what we're witnessing, what's missing, what's wrong–is a powerful antidote to the illusory truth effect. Naming forces us to slow down. It interrupts the repetition. We can't meaningfully talk about integrity, values, courage, or innovation if we refuse to look directly at what is.My guest today reminds us that we can't disrupt what we can't name. And we can't heal what stays vague.Soraya Chemaly is an award-winning author and activist. As a cultural critic, she writes and speaks frequently about gender norms, social justice, free speech, sexualized violence, politics, and technology. The former Executive Director of The Representation Project and Director and co-founder of the Women's Media Center Speech Project, she has long been committed to expanding women's civic and political participation.Her most recent book, All We Want is Everything: How We Dismantle Male Supremacy, has been called “a potent rallying cry for a beleaguered feminist movement.”  In it, she challenges dearly held beliefs about gender and equality today, drawing clear lines between the dynamics of intimate inequality and global anti-feminist, anti-democratic backlash and machofascism.Content warning: Discussion of details of the video footage leading up to Renee Good's murder, less-detailed discussion of sexual and gender-based violence and harassmentListen to the full episode to hear:Why we need to name systems clearly and specifically in order to challenge themHow male supremacy encompasses concepts of sexism, misogyny, and patriarchy and frames them as part of a larger hierarchical systemHow we're witnessing DARVO play out at scale in our government and media, as well as in personal interactionsHow deepfakes use the pervasive threat of sexual violence against women to dehumanize and enforce subjugationHow women play roles in passing on and enforcing male supremacyHow “the boy crisis” reinforces norms of masculinity at the expense of girls and womenWhy big tent politics that asks everyone but cis, straight men to give up fundamental rights cannot be a yardstick of successLearn more about Soraya Chemaly:WebsiteInstagram: @sorayachemalyAll We Want is Everything: How We Dismantle Male SupremacySubscribe to UnmannedLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Dechêne, A., Stahl, C., Hansen, J., & Wänke, M.. The Truth About the Truth: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Truth Effect. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 14(2), 238-257Pennycook, G., Cannon, T. D., & Rand, D. G. (2018). Prior exposure increases perceived accuracy of fake news. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 147(12), 1865–1880Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel KahnemanFazio, L. K., Brashier, N. M., Payne, B. K., & Marsh, E. J. (2015). Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 144(5), 993–1002.EP 96: Rage to Action: The Leading Power of Women's Anger with Soraya ChemalyEP 117: Rethinking Resilience: Moving from Bouncing Back to Relational Resilience with Soraya ChemalyJennifer Joy Freyd, PhD.What is DARVO ? | Jennifer Joy Freyd, PhD.11. Boy Crisis Asides and the Invisible People and Power Living in Them | UnmannedAfterlives, Abdulrazak GurnahRadiohead - CreepI'd Love to Change the World - Ten Years AfterDon't Let's Go to the Dogs TonightBlondieThe Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change, Rebecca Solnit

Most people aren't lazy.They're busy. They're grinding. Their days are full.And yet — their pipeline is empty.In Episode 372 of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan breaks down why so many agents and business owners stay broke, stressed, or stuck despite working hard, and why effort without direction doesn't compound.This episode isn't about motivation.It's about execution, structure, and revenue-producing behavior.David walks through:Why being “busy” feels productive but doesn't move incomeThe difference between running days and running a businessHow most agents confuse categories (referrals, social, past clients) with actual revenue actionsWhy hard work in the wrong direction still loses gamesThe simple math behind building a predictable pipelineWhy people avoid revenue-producing work — and what that avoidance costs themHow clarity is built through action, not waiting to feel readyIf you've been working hard but not seeing results — this episode will give you the mirror, the math, and the move you need to make next.This episode is brought to you by:KiTS Keep-in-Touch SystemsBuilt to help real estate professionals stay consistently connected to their database and generate more repeat and referral business.REM Real Estate MagazineCanada's premier real estate publication delivering real commentary, analysis, and perspective — not noise.If this episode hit home, share it with someone who's busy but frustrated.And if you're serious about building momentum this year — stop chasing productivity and start executing what actually pays you.

The Feast of Trumpets is a call to live awake.Marked by the sound of the shofar, this sacred day called God's people to pause, pay attention, and prepare their hearts for what was coming next.In this episode, Angie continues the Gather series by exploring Leviticus 23:24 and how the trumpet blast interrupted ordinary life and summoned God's people to listen. What you'll hear in this week's episodeHow the Feast of Trumpets functioned in Israel's worship calendar as a day of rest, remembrance, and readinessThe meaning of terûwʿâh and how it carries themes of alarm, joy, worship, and responseWhy the sound of the trumpet was meant to awaken God's people, not frighten themHow the Feast of Trumpets points forward to the return of Christ and calls us to live alert and hopeful ResourcesJewish Feasts & Festivals (Free Guide) - A simple overview of each biblical feast: what it meant then, how it points to Jesus, and why these rhythms still anchor our worship today.Download the guide: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/feastsGather (SOU Study)A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns that steady our lives.Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/Step By Step Starter Kit (Free)A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching the Step By Step method Angie uses in every study episode. Includes the Winter Study Guide for the Gather series.Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26Verse of the Week“Say to the Israelites: ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of sabbath rest, a sacred assembly commemorated with trumpet blasts.'”Leviticus 23:24 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

What happens when spiritual beliefs are used to justify harm against children in the United States? In this episode, Josh Hutchinson, Sarah Jack, and guest host Mary Bingham explore Spiritual and Ritual Abuse, known as SARA, and why it remains a largely unrecognized crisis in American communities. The team examines how belief-driven violence crosses every demographic and faith background, discusses the landmark case of 3-year-old Arely Procter, and raises critical questions about accountability when religious freedom is invoked as a legal defense.What Spiritual and Ritual Abuse (SARA) is and how international bodies define itHow SARA manifests in the United States across faiths, communities, and demographicsWhy cases of belief-driven child abuse often go unrecognized or are prosecuted without acknowledging the spiritual motivations behind themHow familiar cases like Elizabeth Smart and Ruby Franke fall under the SARA umbrellaThe story of Arely Procter and the ongoing legal proceedings in Santa Clara County, CaliforniaWhat the Racial Justice Act of 2020 is and how it is being used in Arely's caseWhy the United States lacks a centralized system for monitoring spiritual abuse-and what End Witch Hunts is doing about itWhat research tells us about the prevalence of supernatural beliefs in AmericaMary Bingham is a director of End Witch Hunts and a researcher focused on spiritual and ritual abuse cases spanning historical witch trials through present-day prosecutions. Her case research and victim profiles are available on the Sarah Wildes 1692 YouTube channel, including a dedicated playlist for World Day Against Witch Hunts 2025.SARA (Spiritual and Ritual Abuse): Abuse where an offender uses spiritual, superstitious, or traditional beliefs to justify harming others, or uses a victim's own beliefs to manipulate and control them.Harmful Traditional Practices: The United Nations' terminology for practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, reported in at least 60 nations.Racial Justice Act of 2020 (California): Legislation ensuring that racial, ethnic, or national origin does not influence criminal investigations intentionally or unintentionally.National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 855-812-1001 or text START to 88788.Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text 800-422-4453.If you are experiencing spiritual or ritual abuse in the home, trained advocates are available around the clock.Hosts: Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack Guest Host: Mary Bingham Produced by: End Witch Hunts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationNew episodes weekly. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. The Thing About Witch Hunts has been heard in 100+ countries worldwide.LinksEnd Witch Hunts Project: End Spiritual and Ritual Abuse SARA Cases YouTube Playlist National Domestic Violence Hotline Podcast Episode: Jordan Alexander Discusses Spiritual and Ritual Abuse Podcast Episode: Witchcraft Beliefs Around the World with Boris Gershman Article by Mary Bingham: Witch Hunting from Salem to San Jose: Dorothy Good and Arely Proctor Article by Mary Bingham: The Psychology Behind Witchcraft AccusationsLaw & Crime Network YouTube Video on Arely Proctor Racial Justice Act Defense https://youtu.be/4DJnPgnRVmY?si=8zSMLDGpT0hLw-YL

Let us know what you think about the podcast!Episode 207 - Family Reactivity and Anxiety: Why Your Relationship Feels Stuck Do you feel stuck in painful cycles of family conflict and emotional reactions? Maybe you feel like you are walking on eggshells around your child. Or maybe your emotions take over, and you say things you later wish you had handled differently.In this episode of the Coaching Your Family Relationships Podcast, Tina Gosney, family conflict coach and family life educator, teaches you why reactivity is one of the biggest reasons family relationships stay tense, distant, or stuck, especially in parenting adult children relationships.You will learn:What family reactivity really looks like and why it is not always yelling or angerHow anxiety quietly fuels emotional distance from adult childrenWhy patterns from your family of origin get repeated unless you interrupt themHow one reactive person can set the emotional tone for the entire familyThe difference between reacting from anxiety and responding with emotional maturityThis conversation will help you understand why your adult child may be pulling away and what you can begin doing differently if you want to rebuild trust and create connection without control.This episode is your guide to creating emotional freedom—even if your family feels stuck in chaos right now. Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tinagosneycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinagosneycoaching ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach. Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

** Build Your Financial Game Plan with Twinleaf Financial ** ⁠⁠https://www.twinleafadv.com/⁠Physician Home Loans for Dentists: Building vs Buying, Hidden Costs & Smart BudgetingThinking about buying or building a home as a dentist? In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Haley breaks down physician home loans (also known as dentist mortgages) and explains how these specialized financing options can make homeownership more accessible for medical professionals.We dive into eligibility requirements, 0% down payment options, interest rates, and how physician loans compare to traditional mortgages. Haley also shares real-life insights from the custom home building process—including unexpected costs, budgeting surprises, and lessons learned when navigating construction loans.Whether you're deciding between building a custom home or buying an existing one, this episode walks through the financial implications, hidden expenses to plan for, and how to avoid overextending yourself. From credit score considerations to long-term financial planning, this episode is a must-listen for dentists and healthcare professionals looking to make informed, confident home-buying decisions.In this episode, you'll learn:What physician home loans are and who qualifies (yes, dentists included)How 0% down payment options work—and when they make senseInterest rates and key differences between physician loans and conventional mortgagesThe true cost of building a custom home vs buyingCommon hidden expenses during construction and how to budget for themHow much of your income you should realistically spend on housingWhy long-term financial goals matter when choosing a loan amountPerfect for dentists, residents, and healthcare professionals navigating mortgages, construction loans, and smart financial planning.Engage with the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haley's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haley's TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I discuss Competition Simulations.More specifically,What they areWhy they are importantHow to design themHow to structure themAlso, I open the episode with a short, ~10 min, segment on what the “battery” means and how it applies to physiology. Thanks for listening!

What if the biggest opportunity in real estate and entrepreneurship is hidden inside your retirement account—and no one told you? In this episode of The Rich Somers Report, Rich sits down with Kaaren Hall, founder and CEO of uDirect IRA Services, to break down how investors can unlock the $40 trillion locked inside retirement accounts using self-directed IRAs.Rich and Kaaren discuss:How to legally use your IRA or 401(k) to invest in real estate, private equity, and boutique hotelsThe difference between traditional custodians and self-directed onesWhy Wall Street doesn't want you to know about this strategyThe most common mistakes investors make when using retirement funds—and how to avoid themHow to structure your deals, fund your investments, and build long-term wealth using pre-tax dollarsKaaren shares real-life examples of clients who've rolled over retirement accounts, invested into alternative assets, and scaled their net worth—without triggering penalties or taxes. If you're sitting on old retirement accounts or just want to take back control of your money, this episode is your playbook.

Wondering what you can realistically do to stay healthy during training, travel, and sick season? That's what Laura Ligos, RD (aka The Sassy Dietitian) and I chat about in Episode 130 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast. This episode is not about immune “hacks” or doing more. Instead, we break down what actually supports immune health from a nutrition and lifestyle perspective, and explore where athletes often get tripped up when training, underfueling, poor sleep, and life stress stack up.Laura and I discuss:How training, recovery, fueling, sleep, and life stress interact to influence immune functionThe J-curve relationship between exercise and immune health Why eating enough is key to preventing illnessThe role of carbs, specific micronutrients, and other fueling patternsWhy sleep and rest from exercise make your immune system more resilientWhat to do if you've been exposed to illness but aren't sick yetDietary and lifestyle tips for when symptoms start showing upWhich supplements may be helpful, and when to take themHow your approach should differ when dealing with respiratory vs GI illness Immune health considerations during travel, including foodborne illnessIf you're dealing with stress, constant colds, lingering fatigue, or that frustrating feeling of being almost sick for days on end, this conversation is for you. 

Welcome back to Small Business School! In today's episode, Staci sits down with Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, to talk about all things event sponsorships.  Fresh off the High Vibe Women brunch in Ottawa, Staci and Kristina share a behind-the-scenes look at what actually makes sponsorships work (and why so many business owners get them wrong). This conversation is all about being intentional, protecting your budget, and choosing opportunities that truly align with your brand and goals.Key topics covered:Who event sponsorships actually make sense for and who should skip themHow to evaluate whether an event is the right fit for your brandWhat a real return on investment looks like beyond vanity metricsWhy repetition builds recognition and how your energy in the room mattersThe importance of integrity and alignment in brand collaborationsHow to think strategically about swag bag sponsorshipsWhat it takes to stand out and succeed as an event vendorWhy not every opportunity is a good opportunity even if it looks excitingEvent sponsorships aren't about being everywhere, they're about being in the right rooms, with the right people, for the right reasons. If you've ever wondered whether sponsoring an event is worth it, this episode will help you make smarter, more confident decisions. Connect with Kristina:Instagram: @kristina.bartold Website: https://www.thesocialsnippet.com/Community Podcast: https://communitypodcast.buzzsprout.com/Staci's Links:Instagram. Website.

So many of us grew up believing that God is disappointed in us, angry with us, or waiting to punish us for our mistakes. In this episode, Keana gently unpacks where those beliefs come from — childhood conditioning, religious trauma, guilt, and misinterpreted scripture — and replaces them with the truth of God's character: restorative, compassionate, and deeply loving.Through biblical examples, emotional insight, and trauma‑informed spiritual guidance, this episode helps you release fear‑based theology and step into a relationship with God rooted in safety, intimacy, and grace.

What if worship doesn't require more time, better routines, or a different schedule?So many of us long to worship God faithfully, but everyday life feels full, busy, and ordinary. Laundry piles up. Work demands attention. Schedules move quickly. And worship can start to feel like something reserved for special moments instead of lived throughout the week.In this episode, Angie explores how worship can be woven into the mundane moments of everyday life. Rooted in Colossians 3:17, this conversation invites us to notice how ordinary activities can gently prompt our awareness of God's provision, care, renewal, presence, and calling right where we already are. What you'll hear in this week's episodeWhy worship doesn't have to be added to our lives, but can be noticed within themHow everyday activities can become prompts for worship rather than distractions from itFive simple categories that help us recognize God's work in ordinary moments:How Colossians 3:17 expands our understanding of worship beyond sacred spacesPersonal reflections on finding worship in routines like cleaning, resting, traveling, and daily work ResourcesStep By Step Starter Kit (Free)A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching the Step By Step Bible study method Angie uses throughout the Understand Your Bible podcast.Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26Gather (SOU Study)A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people.Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/Verse of the Week“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”Colossians 3:17 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

What if accountability isn't the problem—but the way leaders practice it is?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve and Sumit Saha sit down with Kelly Price, Founder of Thrive HR, to explore how leaders can raise performance standards without creating burnout, disengagement, or fear.As organizations head into 2026, many managers feel trapped between two bad options: being so lenient that performance slips, or being so rigid that trust erodes. Kelly shares real-world examples and practical frameworks that show how accountability, flexibility, and empathy can coexist—when leaders set clear expectations, give timely feedback, and truly understand their people.This conversation covers:Why accountability systems often fail—and how to fix themHow clear expectations reduce burnout and improve engagementThe role of leadership training in improving retention and performanceWhy feedback should happen in real time, not just during reviewsHow leaders can support people without lowering standardsIf you're a founder, executive, or HR leader navigating rapid change, hybrid work, and rising burnout, this episode offers grounded insights you can apply immediately.Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, people strategy, and the future of work.If you enjoyed this episode, follow the People/AI Strategy Forum on your preferred podcast platform and join the conversation! About the People/AI Strategy Forum The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work. Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at compteam.net.

What if fear doesn't have to be part of your first home birth experience?In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Karen Welton sits down with Katie Brambila, a first-time mom and midwife-in-training, to share her incredible, God-filled home birth story.Katie brings a unique perspective to birth. Before becoming pregnant, she had already spent nearly three years in midwifery school and attended close to 100 births, most of them at home. Despite her extensive experience, Katie still had to confront common fears and stigmas surrounding first-time home birth, including the belief that first labors are always long, difficult, or destined for transfer.Throughout the conversation, Karen offers expert insight on dismantling birth fear, the importance of mental preparation, and why even highly knowledgeable women still need intentional support and mindset work in birth. Together, they normalize fear, highlight the vulnerability of labor, and encourage women to trust their bodies and God's design for birth.Tune in to hear:Why first-time home birth fears are common and how to reframe themHow mindset and mental preparation impact the experience of laborThe role of surrender and faith in pain-free birthWhy identifying and targeting specific fears is more effective than avoiding themHow breath, prayer, and focus can change how contractions feelWhat it's like to actively push and birth at home as a first-time momWhy support from a doula and birth team matters, even for birth professionalsConnect with Katie:IG: @katiebrambilaSend her a DM & mention this episode to receive free shipping on NORA Moon Time tea blend to support your luteal and menstrual phases.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HEREInstagramFacebookYouTube

What if the life you imagine—the freedom, the peace, the version of you that feels aligned and fulfilled—doesn't require extraordinary talent, massive motivation, or perfect discipline?In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner Clark breaks down a powerful truth most people overlook: real transformation comes from being consistently average.We tend to overestimate what we can do in a single day and underestimate what consistent, simple effort can do over time. Whether you're working toward better health, stronger relationships, personal growth, or long-term success, the gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't closed by intensity—it's closed by consistency.This episode is a reminder that you don't need to be special to change your life. You just need to keep showing up.Why consistency matters more than motivation or talentWhat “consistently average” really means—and why it worksHow small, daily actions compound into massive life changeWhy quitting is the biggest obstacle holding most people backHow to rest and reset without giving up on yourselfThe importance of celebrating small wins instead of ignoring themHow routines and habits turn discipline into identitySimple mindset shifts that help you push through doubt, fear, and resistanceHow one second of strength can change the direction of your day—and your lifeYou don't have to run up the mountain.You don't have to take huge steps.You just have to take the next step—and then another.The future version of you is already waiting. Every day you choose to show up, even at 40%, you're moving closer. Being consistently average isn't settling—it's the fastest path to becoming who you're meant to be.Share it with someone who needs encouragement todayLeave a rating or review to help this message reach more peopleReflect on one small action you can take today—and commit to itRemember: if you choose to show up for your life, life will show up for you.Go find your one second of strength… and be happy.

Brett Jennings is making a big bet on peer accountability pods. A billion-dollar bet.The Owner and Founder of Real Estate Experts, Brett shares the details behind the nearly 10x growth of his hybrid teamerage (from $165M to $1.2B in sales) and the strategy to growth through acquisitions to $4B.Learn how purpose has made team agents, solo agents, and staff more productive (creating more than a dozen first-time $1M GCI producers in one year) and how purpose serves as a filter to find right-fit companies to acquire.Get proven strategies and simple tactics to grow revenue by growing your people (and why they might call themselves a Good Vibe Tribe).Watch or listen for Brett's insights into:Clarity within leadership and resilience within team membersTwo ways to test for agent grit and growth (including 1,000 calls in 10 days)What team agents and solo agents get in Brett's hybrid brokerage modelHow working with Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra unlocked agent and team growthWhere to go next after nearly 10x sales in three yearsThe motivation and plan to grow through acquisitions to $4B and 600 agentsHow peer accountability helped create more than a dozen $1M GCI producersCharacteristics of a good acquisition targetWhy agents and staff need a bigger “why” than money alone - and how to deliverHow to create your own peer accountability pods and why Brett's betting big on themHow to increase participation in the optional pod programWhy self-discipline and self-actualization are the next iteration of conscious businessThe next steps for the Good Vibe Tribe movementAt the end, learn about expert advisors, luxury watches and refillable bottles, and two practices to revitalize your operating system. Free resources from Brett Jennings:→ https://goodvibetribeworldwide.com → https://bearealexpert.comConnect with Real Estate Team OS→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

In a world where “self-love” has become a cliché, this episode offers a fresh and realistic take: self-trust is the new self-love.Andryanna explores how self-trust is built through small, repeatable actions—not perfection—and how the rising wellness concept of body literacy can help women recognize their nervous system signals before burnout hits.This episode is packed with practical tools for busy moms and women who want to feel steadier, more grounded, and more confident in the way they care for themselves—without adding more pressure or “fixing” energy.In this episode:Why self-trust matters more than “self-love” affirmationsWhat body literacy means and why it's a major wellness trend right nowHow to stop “abandoning yourself” in daily life through self-considerationThe 5 proofs of self-trust and how to strengthen themHow confidence is built through evidence and follow-through (not motivation alone)A simple 7-day self-trust rebuild plan with doable stepsHow to recognize common signals like irritability, brain fog, tension, and emotional overload—and respond with support instead of self-judgmentIf February is the month of love, this episode invites listeners to build the most important relationship of all—the one they have with themselves.CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:Get your copy of The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner Vol. 2 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@andryanna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andryanna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for blogs, giveaways, workshops, tools, resources and more.self trust, self love, body literacy, self consideration, how to build self trust, stop abandoning yourself, emotional regulation, nervous system support, confidence building, motivation in winterself trust habits, self compassion tools, overwhelmed moms, mental load, burnout recovery, realistic self care, nervous system healing, daily habits for momspersonal growth for women, motherhood and burnout

Get access to The Energy Shield Protocol: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64aa986317cf480e0b5faa2eIn today's episode, we're diving into Psychotherapy 101 and exploring what it really means to hold space in a healthy way, especially for empaths, and how to create strong internal and energetic boundaries.This episode explores:The physical, energetic, and emotional aspects of holding spaceWhy empaths naturally absorb the energy around themHow to set clear boundaries as an empathWhy absorbing someone else's emotions is not actually helpfulHow and why to create your own energy shieldHow masterful healers move energy without taking it onHonoring emotions while allowing others to fully feel theirsWhat true containment feels like in the bodyWhy intuition works best when it's educated and groundedHow intuitive clinicians bring a deeper level of healingWherever you feel most capable and confident, those are the internal states you want to activate. This is how containment is built and how boundaries become something you feel, not just something you set.Love what you're hearing?Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot to Robyn. Each month, one listener will receive a Scroll of Recognition—a custom energetic blessing, activation, or intuitive message written just for you.Robyn McKay, PhD, is an award-winning therapist and psychospiritual advisor who teaches and leads at the intersection of psychology × spirituality × energetics. With deep roots in clinical psychology and a lifetime of living at the crossroads of intuition and credentials, she is a rare bridge between science and soul, credentials and codes, strategy and spirit.Early in her career, Robyn served as a university psychologist before stepping into her broader calling as a guide for high performers, creatives, and seekers. She addresses a wide spectrum of human experience — healing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD in women; accessing spiritual gifts; and navigating existential crossroads.Having sold $2.5M+ in retreats and private intensives, Robyn is now architecting an entirely new category of retreats: expert-led, trauma-informed, miracle-level. She helps credentialed, neurodivergent, and spiritually awake women leaders design transformational retreats that carry depth, meaning, and lasting impact.Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay:LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhDFacebook: Dr. Robyn McKayInstagram: @robynmckayphd Book a call with Dr. Robyn! https://drrobynmckay.com/call Join the $100K Retreat Leaders Secrets: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100kretreatsecrects 

Hosting isn't just entertaining — it's a love language.In this episode of Legacy of Love, Melissa takes you behind the scenes of how she plans and prepares her Galentine's Day gatherings — not just as events, but as sacred spaces for sisterhood, beauty, connection, and community.This episode is for the woman who feels the call to gather, create beauty, and bring women together in real life — not just online. It's for the woman in her hosting era, her feminine era, her community-building era.Melissa shares her full step-by-step process — from vision casting to preparation to experience design — along with the deeper why behind hosting as a feminine spiritual practice and a form of relational leadership.This isn't about perfection.It's about intention.It's about beauty as devotion.It's about sisterhood as medicine.It's about creating spaces where love can live.✨ In this episode, you'll learn:Why hosting is a feminine love languageHow to start with vision casting using a Pinterest boardHow to identify themes, colors, and aesthetic directionHow to choose a date using the “core girlfriends” strategyWhy trying to find a date for everyone stops most women from hostingHow to build a guest list with openness and energetic detachmentHow to create a Canva Galentine's invitationWhy potluck-style gatherings take pressure off the hostHow to create and manage a Google Doc potluck listHow to send invitations in a personal, relational wayHow to bring guests into the vision without overwhelming themHow to curate a balanced food spread (sweet + savory)How to honor dietary needs with care and inclusivityHow to source decor, outfits, and styling elementsHow to use your Pinterest board to anchor your design visionHow to style your space with color cohesion and aesthetic flowHow to create connection experiences (question jars, rituals, bonding activities)How to design an immersive, feminine atmosphereHow to include surprise elements and meaningful symbolismHow hosting creates community beyond the event itselfHow sisterhood builds real-life support systemsHow hosting becomes an act of feminine leadershipHow to release fear around turnout, perfection, and RSVPsHow to host from devotion instead of pressureThis episode is both practical and devotional — giving you real tools and a deeper perspective on why gathering women matters.Hosting is community care.Hosting is feminine leadership.Hosting is love in action.Hosting is art.Hosting is devotion.

In today's episode, I'm talking with Diana Palmerín Velasco of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce about how we go about rebuilding trust in Canada's immigration system. Diana moved to Canada in 2011 with all the credentials you'd think would make settling into the country easy. She had a PhD and five years of UK work experience. It still took her two years to land her first job. And she only got it because someone she knew referred her.That was almost 15 years ago, and not much has changed. We are still underutilising talent. And now we have a public trust crisis on top of it.----------Diana and I chat about:The communities across Canada that are desperate for people and can't get themHow the Chamber network is advocating for regional immigration strategiesThe global war for talent and why Canada risks being left behindWhy she believes immigrants are being blamed for problems they didn't createThe paradox of selecting for PhDs when most job vacancies require a high school diplomaWhat the business community can do to bring Canadians back on sideWhy immigration success happens at the local community level----------Dozie's NotesA few things that struck me as I listened through this week's conversation:We need to recover public trust before anything else can work. Diana frames this as the foundation. If immigrants land in communities and don't feel welcomed and valued, everything else falls apart. We all just end up retreating into ethnic enclaves which ends up causing more damage to an already fractured society. The work now is about showing Canadians that immigration benefits everyone, not a few regions or employers , but everyone.When Diana spent two years unemployed, she lost. But Canada lost too. Those were two years where she wasn't paying taxes or contributing to the economy. We talk about immigrant resilience like it's a badge of honour. But the question we should be asking is: should it be this hard? And what does it cost us all when talented people are stuck on the sidelines?We've allowed immigrants to be blamed for systemic failures. Diana says the silence from government on this hasn't been helpful. Housing, healthcare, education—Canadians keep pointing to immigrants as the cause. But that isn't exactly true. The youth unemployment piece, for example, is far more complicated than "immigrants took the jobs." AI is eliminating entry-level roles. Trade uncertainty has businesses freezing hiring. None of these issues deserve simple answers, but simple answers are all we keep getting.Immigrants are not a monolith but the Canadian immigration system tends to treat them like they are. It's frustrating to see people assume all immigrants are the same: desperate, penniless, struggling with English. The reality is wildly different. Canada attracts some of the most talented and experienced people. Folks with advanced degrees, global networks, and multinational work experience. The settlement sector, the policy system, the public conversation just seems to collapse all this diversity into one box. And then we wonder why nothing works.---------Official Links✅ Connect with Diana Palmerín Velasco on LinkedInOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please consider sharing it with one immigrant you know.

Katherine and Shawn are a couple in their mid 50s who met online and recently became engaged. I coached Kat to find love again after her second divorce, and once she met Shawn, I coached the two of them to help their relationship thrive. Their story is inspirational!In this episode of Last First Date Radio:What makes a relationship workHow to design a healthy partnershipObstacles that come up in relationships and how to work through themHow to go on your last first date►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►FREE download: “The Green Light Guide to Dating After 50” https://lastfirstdate.com/green-light-guide/ ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate  

The financials of your practice are kind of like a patient's labs – they tell you a lot about that practice's health. Knowing your practice's financials as well as a patient's labs makes a lot of sense. My guest today is an owner in a private practice and knows their financials that well. Additionally, she consults with practice owners to help them do the same. She'll help us get started on how you can, too.Katie Nunn, MBA, CMPE, provides training and coaching for healthcare leaders and their organizations on process improvement, financial optimization, and cultural transformation. Leveraging extensive experience with financial and operational turnarounds, she is a valuable advisor for an organization experiencing rapid expansion or change. With over 20 years' experience in healthcare leadership, her broad areas of expertise include practice assessments, process improvement, financial management, IT implementations, telemedicine, strategic planning, providers on-boarding, and cultural transformation.In this episode Carl White and Katie Nunn discuss:Why you don't need an MBA or an accounting degree to know your financials wellThe handful of key financials to know about your practice and what to know about themHow to set up financial reporting to make them as easy to read as lab resultsWant to be a guest on PracticeCare®?Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare® and tell the world! Here's the link where you can get the process started.Connect with Katie Nunnhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-ideas-medical-consulting/Connect with Carl WhiteWebsite: http://www.marketvisorygroup.comEmail:  whitec@marketvisorygroup.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmigLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcaremktg

If your life looks “fine” on paper, but you're exhausted, behind, and constantly pushing through -- this episode is for you. I'm sharing three things my coaching clients do differently that create real work-life balance, without more systems or pressure. These aren't magic fixes, but they do change how you show up at work and at home. What You'll Learn:Why pushing through your thoughts and feelings is actually slowing you down and how learning to process them creates relief instead of more overwhelmHow my clients learn to work with their brain (especially ADHD and neurodivergent brains) instead of forcing strategies that were never designed for themHow to spend your time intentionally -- even when time feels scarce -- so it supports your life instead of draining itHow these shifts create more clarity, energy, and control without requiring you to do moreIf This Resonates…If you're nodding along thinking, “Yep… this is me,” I'd love to support you. You don't need another planner or productivity system...you need support that actually fits your brain and your life. You're welcome to book a free consult to ask questions, talk things through, or explore what coaching could look like for you.Resources & Links:

Many of us rely on pressure and guilt to keep ourselves moving forwards towards our goals  — especially in midlife, when life can feel full and demanding. While these strategies may work in the short term, they often leave us feeling exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves.In this episode, I explore why guilt and pressure have become such familiar motivators, how they impact the nervous system, and what it really takes to move forward from a place of calm rather than self-attack. Drawing on my own experience and simple, science-backed tools, I share a kinder, more sustainable way to stay productive without burning out.In this episode, you'll learn:Why pressure and guilt feel motivating — and the hidden cost of relying on themHow the push–collapse–guilt cycle keeps you stuckSimple ways to interrupt reactive patterns How to upgrade unhelpful beliefs without forcing positivityHow to approach ambition from a place of calm and choiceDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

In this episode, we explore why disappointment hits so deeply and what it's really connected to beneath the surface. You'll hear a real, live coaching call where we work through past emotional wounds, unmet needs, and the younger parts of us that learned how to brace for disappointment early in life.You'll learn:Why disappointment often triggers old emotional painHow past experiences shape your reactions todayWhat it looks like to process emotions instead of suppressing themHow to begin becoming the version of you who feels emotionally grounded and secureConnect with me: ⁠APPLY TO BECOMING HER ⁠EMAIL ME: theperryrichardson@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠22 Journal Prompts ( Free Guide)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram (the.mindsetbabe)Keywords:healing past pain, emotional healing, disappointment in adulthood, inner child work, childhood wounds, emotional triggers, feeling not good enough, self worth healing, confidence coaching, emotional regulation, processing emotions, healing old wounds, personal development for women, mindset coaching, high achieving women, self growth podcast, becoming your future self, emotional support for women

Play is often treated as something extra — something we squeeze in when the “real learning” is done. But what if play is actually essential? What if, for many children, play is a sanctuary?In this episode of the Teach Outdoors Podcast, I'm joined by developmentalist, counsellor, and author Dr. Deborah MacNamara to explore the idea of Play as Sanctuary and what true, restorative play looks like in outdoor learning spaces — especially in schools.Together, we unpack why unstructured outdoor play matters for children's emotional and developmental health, what's really happening when kids struggle during free play, and how educators can support regulation and resilience without controlling or shutting play down. We also talk honestly about the tensions teachers feel between holding space for play and meeting curriculum expectations — and why that tension might be worth sitting with.Dr. MacNamara brings deep wisdom from her work with children and adults, as well as insights from her books Rest, Play, Grow and Nourished, helping us make sense of big feelings, big behaviour, and the role play has in helping children feel safe, seen, and restored.In this episode, we explore:What true outdoor play looks like (and how it differs from structured activities or recess)How children's four irreducible needs show up during outdoor playWhy some students struggle with unstructured time — and how to support them without directing their playWhat “big behaviour” during or after outdoor time is really telling us developmentallyCommon fears educators have about unstructured play — and what research and clinical experience say about themHow restorative play builds genuine resilience (not just “toughening kids up”)Why play offers children rest — and how outdoor play restores in unique waysHow teachers can honour play while still feeling accountable to curriculum and learning goalsAs we wrap up, this conversation is a powerful reminder that play isn't optional — it's a developmental need. For many children, outdoor play is where they regulate, process, and reconnect with themselves and others.✨ Resources mentioned: You can explore nature-based resources, ideas, and online courses for educators at teachoutdoors.ca — perfect for pro-D days, staff learning, or self-paced professional growth.If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with a colleague who could use permission to slow down and trust play a little more.Until next time — get outside, and keep playing.

Free Video Tutorial for ScreenwritingWhat if your character doesn't need to change—at all?Many writers misunderstand character arc and accidentally weaken their stories by forcing transformation where it doesn't belong. In this episode of The Storyteller's Mission, Zena Dell Lowe explains why some of the most iconic protagonists succeed precisely because they don't change—and how digging in can be a far more powerful form of growth.This episode explores:The difference between changing characters and steadfast charactersWhy “digging in” can strengthen a hero instead of flattening themHow weakness, not selfishness, creates redeemable protagonistsWhy forced character change often feels false on the page or screenHow this principle applies to both heroes and villainsWhether you're writing a novel, screenplay, or series, this episode will help you rethink character arc, avoid common storytelling traps, and write protagonists that feel authentic, grounded, and compelling.Watch this episode on YouTube Sign up for The Storyteller's Digest, my exclusive bi-monthly newsletter for writers and storytellers. Each edition delivers an insightful article or practical writing tip straight from me, designed to help you master your craft and tell compelling stories.The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube.  Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.Support the Show!Contact us for anything else!Send us a textSupport the show

High performers facing burnout and decision fatigue often wonder if alignment can survive real life. In this episode, we test overflow in one real decision and one real moment—so you can feel what changes when pressure no longer leads.There comes a moment for many high-capacity humans when the theory finally meets reality.You've done the inner work.You've felt alignment.You've tasted what life can feel like without constant pressure.And then real life shows up.A hard decision.A charged conversation.A moment where the old patterns would normally take over.In this episode of The Recalibration, we zoom all the way in—not to explain overflow, but to test it.This conversation is for leaders and high performers who are quietly asking:What if this falls apart when it actually matters?What if overflow only works when things are calm?What happens when there are stakes, expectations, or tension in the room?Rather than offering hype or motivation, this episode brings evidence.What you'll hear in this episode:Why overflow doesn't remove hard moments—it changes how you meet themHow pressure once created speed, but alignment creates steadinessWhat happens in your body when you stop bracing before decisionsWhy staying present preserves your energy instead of costing itHow identity stability allows you to lead without abandoning yourselfThis episode weaves together themes from across Season Three:Burnout recovery that doesn't require disengagementDecision fatigue that lifts when urgency steps asideRole confusion and identity drift that settle through embodimentSuccess without fulfillment that gives way to grounded presenceSpiritual exhaustion that eases when performance no longer defines worthAt the heart of this episode is the core truth of the Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR) pathway:This isn't another mindset tactic or performance strategy. ILR is the root-level recalibration that makes every other tool effective again.When identity is stable and the nervous system is regulated:You see more informationYou respond instead of reactYou don't fracture yourself to manage the momentPressure once felt like protection.Overflow proves itself through experience.Today's Micro RecalibrationBeExplore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

Why do so many couples feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns — even after therapy, books, and years of personal growth?Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingIn this conversation with Thais Gibson, founder of the Personal Development School, EJ and Tarah explore why insight alone doesn't lead to lasting change in relationships. If you've ever thought “I know better, so why do I keep reacting the same way?” this episode helps explain what's really happening beneath the surface.Join Our Patreon CommunityTogether, they unpack how attachment patterns, nervous system responses, and emotional conditioning keep couples locked in familiar cycles of conflict, shutdown, or disconnection — and why trying harder, being more aware, or having good intentions often isn't enough to break those patterns.Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonIn this episode, you'll learn:Why understanding your patterns doesn't automatically change themHow attachment wounds get activated in close relationshipsWhy shame and self-blame keep couples stuckWhat actually helps create lasting relational shiftsHow emotional safety supports real change over timeThis episode is especially helpful if you:Feel stuck in the same relationship dynamicsHave done personal growth work but still feel triggeredWonder why your relationship feels harder than it “should”Want a compassionate, practical understanding of attachment and changeThis is a grounding, validating conversation for couples who are tired of trying harder — and ready to understand what actually helps patterns soften and connection grow.

In this episode, Caitlin makes a heartfelt case for grumpiness, sadness, anger, and all the emotions we were taught to rush past or hide. Starting with a surprising realization about the purpose of Oscar the Grouch, Caitlin unpacks why children's media gets emotional regulation right in ways adults often forget—and why we desperately need permission to have our “Oscar,” “Eeyore,” and anger moments as grown humans.

What if the reason your goals feel heavy isn't because they're too big… but because your capacity hasn't caught up yet?So many of us think the problem is discipline, motivation, or effort. We try to push harder, optimize more, and achieve our way into feeling safe. But growth doesn't work like that. You can have the right goals, the right systems, even the right opportunities—and still feel overwhelmed, avoidant, or on the edge of burnout. Not because you're failing, but because your nervous system hasn't learned how to hold the life you're building.In this episode of Success Genius, I talk about capacity—the emotional, energetic, and identity-based ability to sustain more joy, more rest, more success without collapsing under the weight of it. We explore why success can feel unsafe, why rest can trigger guilt, and why so many people subconsciously shrink or sabotage after big wins. Not because they don't want more—but because more doesn't feel safe yet.This conversation is an invitation to stop trying to achieve your way into identity and start becoming the kind of person who can actually hold what they desire. Because goals aren't just about what you do—they're about who you're becoming. And when your capacity grows, the life you want stops feeling overwhelming and starts feeling possible.Topics covered in this episode include:Why goals often fail—not because they're too ambitious, but because your capacity hasn't grown to hold themHow nervous system safety determines whether success feels sustainable or overwhelmingThe difference between achieving more and becoming someone who can receive moreWhat emotional, energetic, cognitive, relational, and identity capacity actually look like in daily lifeSmall, embodied practices that build self-trust, expand your window of tolerance, and normalize more goodnessIf you've ever reached a milestone only to feel anxious, depleted, or waiting for the other shoe to drop—this conversation is for you. Tune in to learn how to stop forcing growth through pressure and start building a life that feels safe, spacious, and aligned from the inside out.Resources Mentioned:Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/bookLearn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-callContact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

In today's episode of the Connect Method Parenting Podcast, we're talking about embodying emotions. NOT just noticing them, NOT just allowing them, but fully living inside the emotional experience while simultaneously creating from the end in mind.I'm sharing ten lessons I've learned about emotional embodiment through real, everyday experiences, from almost running out of battery in my Tesla while crossing a mountain range, to completing a 72-hour fast, to sitting with doubt, fear, hunger, uncertainty, and growth without trying to escape or fix any of it.You'll hear how embodying emotions doesn't mean positive thinking, bypassing discomfort, or managing feelings so they go away. It means learning how to be fully present with fear and faith, worry and gratitude, and uncertainty and intention at the same time.In this episode, we explore:What it actually means to embody emotions, not just feel or process themHow to live from the end in mind without abandoning the present momentWhy powerful questions can completely shift your nervous systemHow beliefs quietly create your lived reality, especially in parentingWhy buffering (food, distraction, productivity) blocks emotional growthHow past “failures” can inform growth without defining youWhy presence, not willpower, is the practiceHow emotional embodiment leads to calm, confident parenting even during conflictMost importantly, we talk about how this work shows up in parenting: Staying grounded during tantrums. Holding boundaries without anger. Responding instead of reacting. Teaching your kids that emotions are safe,  and that nothing has gone wrong just because feelings are big.You don't need to fast for 72 hours or nearly get stranded on a mountain to practice this. You can start small, with irritation, overwhelm, frustration, or doubt, and learn how to sit in the full human experience while choosing connection, belief, and intention.This is the work. It's simple. It's powerful. And it changes everything.Learn more here --> https://connectmethodparenting.comNext Steps: Leave a review if you've been enjoying the CMP Podcast My Book: https://cmp.works/1xs My IG: https://cmp.works/ista

Delegating should make your life easier, but most small business owners still feel overloaded because they mix up tasks, coordination, and decisions. In this episode you will learn how to delegate effectively by understanding the real source of your overwhelm. You will discover why hiring a VA is not the same as removing decision fatigue, why project management is not operational leadership, and how to diagnose the exact level of support you need.Resources: CEO Sprint private podcast. A short binge friendly audio series that walks you through five simple steps to streamline your business and reclaim your time without adding more to your plate. You can grab it at www.ceoamplify.ca/sprintIf you have been trying to work smarter not harder but still feel like everything depends on you, this conversation will help you understand why. We break down the four levels inside every business, the surprising ways you may be hiring too low, and the real reason your team still relies on you for every answer. You will walk away with a clear self diagnosis that shows whether you need a doer, a manager, or a strategic leader to unlock the freedom you have been working toward.Key Takeaways:The difference between executing work, coordinating work, and making decisionsWhy tasks, coordination, and decisions require different levels of supportHow to spot whether you are delegating responsibilities or just handing off tasksThe four levels inside every business and why you cannot live in all of themHow a DOO or Fractional COO carries both strategy and management in small teamsA simple self diagnosis to identify your true bottleneckWork With Donna: Book a Strategic Business Reset session and get clarity, focus, and a ninety day plan at www.ceoamplify.ca/focus

In this raw and powerful episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Chris Lee—executive consultant, leadership expert, and nervous system educator—for a deeply human conversation that challenges how we think about emotional regulation, productivity, and performance.Together, they unpack why mindset alone isn't enough, why burnout is more than just a busy calendar, and how unresolved emotional patterns are silently influencing everything from our parenting to our leadership. Chris shares vulnerably from his own story of grief, trauma, and growth—and offers practical insights for learning how to regulate before you rewire.Whether you're a high performer stuck in overdrive or a parent trying to model emotional intelligence at home, this episode will shift your perspective in the best possible way.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why nervous system health is the real key to sustainable successThe difference between strategic burnout and emotional burnoutThe two most common dysregulated response types—and how to spot themHow to identify and work with your “parts” (IFS therapy breakdown)Why overstimulation (infobesity) is killing creativity and clarityChris's personal story of loss, self-leadership, and healingHow to model nervous system regulation for your kidsWhy self-care is leadership, not luxuryKey Takeaways:“If the flower doesn't bloom, you don't blame the flower—you change the environment.”High performance without regulation is a fast track to burnout.Information is no longer behind the paywall—implementation is.Kids learn emotional regulation not by what we say, but by how we live.“Regulate first. Rewire second.”About the Guest:Dr. Chris Lee is a behavioral neuroscientist, executive coach, and founder of Elemental Shift Consulting, a leadership and wellness company helping individuals and organizations build emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven systems. Every month, Dr. Chris reaches over 30 million people through his content—teaching executives, creators, and everyday humans how to better understand and befriend their nervous systems.His work focuses on the intersection of behavioral neuroscience, emotional regulation, and modern leadership—guiding people to live more purposeful, productive lives by aligning biology with intention.He's also the host of Wired for Wonder, a podcast that explores the habits, rituals, and perspectives of high-performing individuals living with meaning, creativity, and heart.Outside of consulting and content creation, Dr. Chris is a devoted homeschooling father to his extraordinary daughter and—like the rest of us—is still learning to take care of himself.To learn more, follow him on social media

Freedom doesn't come from having endless flexibility.It comes from knowing what matters and protecting it with intention.In this episode of the LifePilot Podcast, I sit down with Elizabeth Grace Saunders, one of the world's leading time management experts and the founder of Real Life E®, for a grounded, honest conversation about time, boundaries, and self-worth.Elizabeth and I have known each other for over a decade — long before either of us were married or parents — and throughout the years, I've watched her quietly and consistently redefine what time management actually means. Not hustle. Not optimisation. But peace, presence, and intentional living.In this conversation, Elizabeth shares how she became a time management coach by first fixing her own unhealthy relationship with work, why most entrepreneurs struggle more once they leave corporate life, and how planning ahead is the thing that actually creates flexibility, not restriction.We also dive into motherhood, shifting capacity, lowering expectations without lowering standards, and navigating the rise of AI without losing your voice, creativity, or sense of worth.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by freedom, guilty when you rest, or stuck reacting instead of leading your life, this episode will bring clarity, calm, and perspective.What You'll Learn:Why the flexibility of entrepreneurship often drives us insane (and what to do about it)The "infinity pool" model that will revolutionize how you think about your timeThe top three time management challenges almost everyone faces but thinks are unique to themHow to translate your values into concrete actions on your calendar (not just vague intentions)What having two young children has taught a time management expert about lowering expectations and radical prioritizationThe surprisingly emotional reality of running a business in the age of AI (and why your human value matters more than ever) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Strategy, takes on one of the most urgent (and misunderstood) questions facing family business leaders today: can you scale your brand with AI without losing what makes it real? Speaking directly to next-gen CEOs navigating legacy and leadership, Meghan shares two foundational principles that determine whether AI will dilute your brand or amplify it. This kicks off a special AI mini-series designed for business leaders at turning points. Plus, a guest appearance from her son Henry offers a next-gen perspective on what makes AI helpful, and where businesses often get it wrong.Key Topics DiscussedWhy AI often exposes weak brands instead of strengthening themHow a strong differentiation strategy turns AI into a competitive advantageThe critical role of brand structure, like voice, tone, and messaging guardrails, in helping AI scale your presence without diluting your identityReal-world examples of how family businesses can train custom GPTs to stay on-messageHow voice-of-customer systems fuel smarter, more consistent AI-generated contentA next-gen take on AI's limits and what it means to “use it wisely”Follow Meghan Lynch on LinkedInProduced by Six-Point Strategy Want to find out if your brand is ready for AI? Take Six-Point's free AI effectiveness assessment: ai-effectiveness-assessment.scoreapp.com

If you're a photographer, filmmaker, social media manager, or creative who wants better brand deals in 2026, you need to get better at pitching.In 10 minutes, Joey & Christy break down pitching in a highly actionable way - covering 3 simple shifts that can dramatically increase your pitch response rate.Inside the episode, we cover:Why brands don't care about you until you show you care about themHow to lead with opportunities and problems instead of talking about yourselfHow to pitch outcomes and results, not just your servicesThe most common CTA mistakes creatives make (and how to fix them)A real pitch framework you can copy and use immediatelyWe also share real examples of creatives who've used this approach to dramatically increase responses and land higher-paying retainers - including going from $4K/month to $25K/month in recurring brand work.If pitching has felt frustrating, ignored, or stale lately, this episode will give you a clear reset heading into 2026.

After 33 years of living with Type 1 Diabetes, Dori thought she was “fine.” Her A1C was steady at 6.8, her endo told her she was doing okay, and on paper it looked like nothing needed to change.But after a rushed, 15-minute endocrinology appointment where she was told “69% time-in-range is good for 33 years,” Dori walked out thinking: There has to be more than this.In this episode, Dori shares what it's like to live with T1D for decades, especially when your diagnosis is tied to family trauma and fear of complications. She opens up about being diagnosed while her dad (who also had T1D) was facing severe complications, being told she'd never have kids, and spending years pushing down the anger, fear, and resentment that so many people with diabetes carry quietly.We also talk about what changed when she finally took the leap into group coaching, and how she went from “doing okay” to feeling genuinely free.WHAT WE COVERThe endo appointment that became Dori's turning pointWhy many diabetes appointments don't create real empowermentBeing diagnosed during family crisis: her dad's complications and transplant timelineThe fear of complications after losing her dad to diabetes-related complicationsHow “you can't do that because you have diabetes” shaped her identityJoining Taekwondo at 41 (and going for her black belt by 50)The mindset shift from “A1C is everything” to looking at the full pictureFear of lows, time-in-range, and why progress isn't about restrictionWhat changed inside the messy middle: acknowledging emotions instead of ignoring themHow community support helped her stop carrying it all aloneKEY TAKEAWAYS1️⃣ “Doing okay” isn't the same as feeling empowered.Dori had solid numbers, but she wasn't getting the education, confidence, or emotional support that makes diabetes feel sustainable.2️⃣ Unprocessed emotions don't disappear. They just get louder over time.After decades of being brave, Dori finally made space for the anger, fear, and grief that had been living under the surface.3️⃣ Better numbers don't require a smaller life.Dori improved her results while eating out more, learning pump tools she hadn't used in years, and living more freely, not less.What's next:

A new year doesn't require a full reinvention, but it does require honesty.In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at what's evolving inside The Monday Club, and the five questions every salon owner needs to ask at the start of the year if they want real growth (not just more busyness).This isn't about resolutions or vision boards.It's about who you need to become to run the business you actually want.Inside this episode, you'll hear:Why growth doesn't come from doing more, it comes from becoming differentThe invisible weight salon owners carry (and why systems matter more than motivation)What most salon owners are tolerating that's quietly draining themHow to spot where your business still depends too heavily on youThe 5 CEO-level questions every salon owner should be asking themselvesIf you've been feeling busy, stretched thin, or like your salon still needs you too much, this episode will help you see exactly where to focus next.Join The Monday Club:Where leadership, systems, and the compounding cash system come together, without the burnout.https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club

In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we are continuing the 9 Types Overview Series with a deep dive into Enneagram Type 7: Striving to Feel Excited. This is a type I know well, and one I see bringing incredible energy, creativity, and forward momentum into teams and organizations.Type 7s are often described as optimistic, fun, and high-energy, but there's much more going on beneath the surface. In this episode, we'll explore how the drive to stay excited and avoid feeling trapped influences how Type 7s communicate, lead, and make decisions at work, especially during change or uncertainty.What You'll Learn:How Type 7s bring creativity, optimism, and possibility into the workplaceWhere overusing these strengths can lead to overcommitment or avoidanceHow the Enthusiast leadership style inspires momentum and innovationCommon friction points for Type 7s at work, and how to navigate themHow instinctual biases shape different expressions of Type 7 energyGrowth insights through Type 7's arrows to Type 5 and Type 1Try This at Work:If you're a Type 7: Notice when you're jumping to the next idea to avoid discomfort. Practice staying present long enough to finish what you start.If you work with a Type 7: Help channel their ideas into clear priorities and timelines. Their optimism isn't avoidance — it's often a way of protecting morale.For Teams & Leaders:Type 7s bring vision, adaptability, and enthusiasm to teams, especially in fast-moving or uncertain environments. They help others see what's possible and keep energy high when things feel heavy.Teams work best with Type 7s when there's a balance between freedom and structure — allowing space for creativity while also supporting follow-through and accountability.Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

As the calendar turns to a new year, many school counselors find themselves holding a mix of emotions about heading back to work. Motivation might feel low, energy might feel scattered, and that sense of readiness may not be there yet.In this New Year's Eve re-listen, I'm revisiting Episode 41 of Counselor Chat Podcast, a conversation counselors return to again and again when break comes to an end.This episode is a reminder that feeling unmotivated, heavy, or unsure about returning to school is normal. Motivation does not magically appear on January 1st, and you do not need to have everything figured out before heading back.In this episode, you'll hear:Why mixed emotions after a break are completely normalHow different breaks can bring different feelings from year to yearThe importance of acknowledging your emotions instead of pushing through themHow reconnecting with your “why” can ground you when motivation feels lowSimple strategies to ease back into work, including building white space into your calendarWhy prioritizing tasks and letting go of doing everything at once mattersThe power of reconnecting with colleagues for support and perspectiveGentle reminders about self care and protecting your energyYou are not alone, and you are allowed to take this transition one step at a time.Mentioned in the Episode:Energy Inventory: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eXT5jXvwueU39AGvkFYq7-wvom9TiSns/view?usp=sharingGrab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this...