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You can learn a lot about writing and marketing by listening to this song. The key tip: Catch people being good and then let them know you've seen them doing good. This song is adapted from an article by Andrea Widburg in American Thinker (https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/08/if-you-love-someone-tell-them-and-be-specific).Catch People Being GoodEvery day is a good daySome days are better than othersI win in all the ways that countFamily and friendsGood enough healthReasonable material comfortA fulfilling jobI never tire counting my blessingsThis I know is trueIt's incumbent on all of usTo catch those we love being goodAnd tell them that we love themThe happiest people in America:Men who are married andWomen with childrenParenting is toughBut the rewards are unparalleledChildren give life purposeHere's my life philosophyCatch people being goodIf they're close to youTell them you love themTell that to them whenever you canDon't be shyDo it oftenYou're a good personYou are thoughtfulYou are kindYou make my life happierI see youI value what I seeDon't reach the end of your lifeRegretting the things you did not sayCatch people being goodBecause that makes their world betterAnd that makes your world betterIf you love someoneTell them you love themTell them oftenBe specificAnd tell them againIf you love someoneTell them you love themTell them oftenBe specificAnd tell them againBook Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

MaryAnn DiMarco is an author, motivational speaker, and internationally recognized psychic medium and spiritual teacher. Known for her down-to-earth, relatable approach, she blends humor, heart, and real-world wisdom to help others develop their intuitive gifts. MaryAnn offers sold-out workshops, group instruction, and one-on-one mentorship to lightworkers, empaths, and aspiring mediums looking to connect with Spirit and trust their inner guidance. She's been a guest on popular podcasts including Dear Gabby, The Marie Forleo Podcast, Heal with Kelly, Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, Small Medium at Large with Rebecca Rosen, Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman, and many others. MaryAnn is the author of Believe, Ask, Act: Divine Steps to Raise Your Intuition, Create Change, and Discover Happiness, Medium Mentor: 10 Powerful Techniques to Awaken Divine Guidance for Yourself and Others, and her newest release The Guide(s) Book: Mapping Out Life's Journey with Spirit by Your Side. In This Episode, We Explore:How mediumship can enhance both personal and professional life when it's approached as a tool for empowerment and intuitionThe importance of divine timing, releasing expectations, and trusting the process for clearer mediumship readings and manifestationsNurturing intuition from a young age, including children's natural psychic abilities and how families can support themThe role of the physical body, nutrition, hormonal shifts like menopause, and self-advocacy, in staying a clear spiritual channelHow daily spiritual practices, past-life insights, and understanding family soul contracts can deepen self-awareness and relationshipsLearn more about MaryAnn DiMarco here: maryanndimarco.comFollow MaryAnn on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maryannthemedium/Follow MaryAnn on Facebook here: facebook.com/MaryAnnTheMedium/ Watch MaryAnn here: youtube.com/MaryAnnDiMarcoStay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney's favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.Work with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney's offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Hello and welcome to Episode 337 of The People Powered Business Podcast.Have you softened a deadline because you didn't want to be the bad guy? Let a piece of work that wasn't good enough slide because pulling someone up on it felt like an uncomfortable conversation you'd rather avoid? Said yes to something you really wanted to say no to, just to keep the peace? None of those moments feel like a big deal on their own. But they're all quietly costing you performance, and there's one thing running through every single one of them: wanting to be liked by your team.I've been circling a similar theme on the podcast over the last few weeks, and there's a reason for that. I'm celebrating 20 years in business this year, and reflecting on two decades of working with business owners, a handful of truths keep coming back to me. One of the biggest is this: so many of us are chasing being liked by our team, almost wanting to treat them like family, and in the process we miss the thing that actually matters more, which is earning their respect. You can have both. But you can also have a team that likes you and walks all over you because they don't respect you, and if I had to choose, I'm choosing respect every time, because that's the thing that actually drives performance.In this episode I'm breaking down three specific ways your desire to be liked might be quietly driving your team's performance down: letting the small stuff slide, slowing your decision-making down to keep everyone comfortable, and what happens when your best people start noticing the pattern. I also get into what actually earns respect, because it's not about being cold, ruthless or hard-nosed, and why more than ever respect isn't something that comes automatically with the job title. It has to be earned.In this episode we cover:Why letting small things slide, like late starts, missed details or average work, quietly resets what your team believes is an acceptable standardHow defaulting to decisions by committee to avoid pushback slows you down and rarely produces the right call for the businessWhat your best people notice when you let things slide, and why it's often the fastest way to lose themThe real difference between being liked and being respected, and why respect is what actually drives performanceA simple reframe to shift your focus from being liked to earning respect, without losing your warmth as a leaderLinks & Resources:

Episode 128: Every House Rule Has a StoryHouse Rules can easily become a long list of DON'Ts.Don't smoke. Don't make noise. Don't bring visitors back. Don't eat in your room.But what are House Rules actually for?This week, I've been writing a set of Extended House Rules for a potential long-stay guest — and realised that almost every rule I've included is there because something has happened in the past that made me think, “Right... I need a rule about that!”From soy sauce spilt over a bedroom carpet and broken mugs hidden in the bin, to unexpected visitors, powerful cooking smells and guests spending rather too long in the shower, experience has shaped the way I run my home.But I've also realised that my House Rules essentially serve just two purposes:To protect the property — and to protect the experience of the people staying in it.In this episode, I explore:Why House Rules should have a reason behind themThe importance of remembering that a live-in Airbnb is someone's homeWhy my kitchen has just one overriding rule: “Leave no evidence”Food, cooking, smoking, pets and breakagesWhy I'd rather hear immediately that something has been broken than discover it hidden laterVisitors, overnight guests and why I want to know who's in my homeProtecting guests from unnecessary noiseHow my 10-Minute Shower Challenge solved a shared-bathroom problem without really being a rule at allWhy the rules appropriate for my home may be completely inappropriate for yoursThe answer isn't to copy somebody else's House Rules. It's to think about what could affect your property, your guests and the experience you're trying to create — and make your expectations clear before a problem arises.This week's Superhost SecretGood House Rules aren't about controlling behaviour. They're about protecting what matters.Because good hosting isn't about creating more rules.It's about understanding why you need them. Register for my next FREE webinar on how to monetize your own home, here - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/61WTjBMhTF2MPCh_WrcMbA If you're enjoying the show, hit follow and leave a review — it helps more people find it! 

In 2019, I was a year into running my own suite — thriving on paper, lonely in reality. I didn't have anyone around me who understood where I was trying to go, and that kind of isolation messes with your confidence more than people talk about. Then I found a retreat on Instagram, marketed as "summer camp for hairstylists," and something in me said go.I flew alone for the first time. Slept in a room with strangers. Spent $6,000 I didn't feel ready to spend. And it changed the entire trajectory of my life — my friendships, my confidence, eventually this podcast, my own coaching business, and now my own retreat.In this episode, I'm sharing what I'd go back and tell that scared version of me: the people you meet on a retreat become your expanders, your insecurities aren't exclusive to you, and the most impactful moments are never the Instagrammable ones — they're the unplanned conversations and the girlhood laughter at 1am. I'm also talking about what self-trust actually looks like when you build it through discomfort instead of reading about it.If you're a hairstylist or salon owner who's felt isolated at the top of your own business, who's craving people who actually get your bigger vision, or who's been sitting on a retreat you're too scared to book — this episode is for you.This is also where I'm telling you about Industry Unplugged — my own retreat, happening in Costa Rica in April 2027. It's everything I've loved and learned from a decade of retreats, built into one experience for stylists and salon owners ready to invest in themselves the way I finally did in 2019.In this episode:Why isolation hits harder the more successful you getWhat an "expander" is and why you need people who have themThe unglamorous truth about what actually changes you at a retreatHow self-trust gets built through discomfort, not comfortMentioned in this episode:Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat Join me and a small group of ambitious, seasoned women in the hair industry for a week in Costa Rica, April 2027! ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!!Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat

She had a packed chiropractic practice, 150 to 200 patient visits a week, four kids, a husband who was a pilot, and was training for Iron Man races on the weekends. From the outside, the life was finished. Complete. And then something went quiet on the inside.Dr. Laura Foster spent 25 years as a chiropractor before the gap between who she was and who she was being in her life became impossible to ignore. She'd been setting goals, hitting them, and moving straight to the next one without pausing for even 10 seconds. She'd been outrunning her life in every literal and figurative sense of the word. And when she finally stopped, what she found was not what she expected.In this episode, Laura walks us through the breakdown that became her breakthrough: the year she sat in the discomfort, asked herself the questions she'd never thought to ask, and started making 2% shifts that changed the entire trajectory of her life. She now leads breathwork, homeopathy, and retreats for women going through their own version of that same reckoning. If you've ever hit a goal and felt nothing, or built a life that looks right but doesn't feel right, this conversation is for you.What You'll Learn:Why achieving your biggest goals can make you feel worse, and what that feeling is actually pointing toThe difference between achievement and fulfillment, and why most of us have been chasing the wrong oneWhat Dr. Laura means by "the gap" between who you are and who you're being, and why closing it doesn't mean burning everything downThe 2% shift: the golf ball foot analogy that reframes what big life change actually requiresWhy Laura stopped setting goals for a year, and what she discovered when she didHow to identify your top values and actually live them, not just list themThe homeopathy story that started with two small pellets, a whale-sized pregnant woman, and a very unexpected afternoonWhat three years in Costa Rica taught her about freedom, health, and choosing your own experienceYour Next Steps:Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eversiowellness/Shop Eversio Wellness and save 15% with code PODCAST15: https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/PODCAST15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-productsTake our wellness QUIZ to find the right mushroom for you: https://www.eversiowellness.com/pages/take-our-quiz

There's a particular kind of quiet worry that comes with being Childfree, the suspicion that everyone else received some piece of wiring you're missing. Dr. Amy Blackstone spent her mid-30s certain she was broken as a woman, and she went looking for the research to explain what had gone wrong with her. What she found became her life's work. There is no maternal instinct waiting to switch on, and the majority of Childfree people she interviewed had opted out for a reason that genuinely surprised her: they watched their parents do it well, understood exactly what good parenting asks of a person, and chose to put their energy somewhere else. She joins Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® for a conversation that runs from the political noise around falling birth rates to what the research actually says about regret, and lands on the thing that reframes everything. If you feel wrong, it may be because you've been measuring yourself against the wrong population.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why there is no scientific basis for the maternal instinct, and how the absence of that supposed pull leaves so many people convinced something is wrong with themThe biggest surprise in Dr. Amy Blackstone's research, that most Childfree people she interviewed had good childhoods and opted out precisely because they saw how much good parenting requiresWhat the research actually shows about regret, why the distinction between Childfree and Childless matters so much, which group does report unhappiness later in life, and how that compares to the share of parents who regret having kidsWhy measuring your life against the standard life script guarantees you'll feel like you're doing it wrong, and how comparing yourself to the right population changes the entire pictureHow stigma around the Childfree choice has shifted over the decades, what today's pronatalist politics and policy fights look like, and why roughly a quarter of the country remains almost entirely underservedResources Mentioned: Laura Carroll, Childfree author and advocate who revitalized International Childfree Day: https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-74/ Marcia Drut-Davis, author of Confessions of a Childfree Woman:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marcia-Drut-Davis/author/B08429L4CL The Childfree Path to a Healthier Planet | Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® | TEDxWilsonPark: https://youtu.be/ltZpfHCpHPg?si=38LrZlkf4oMGWyE8 Episode Guest:Dr. Amy Blackstone is a public sociologist who studies and writes about reproductive justice, population trends, workplace sexual harassment, activism and other forms of civic engagement, power and politics, and any other topic that strikes her fancy, hits the news, or gets myopic dingdongs with too much power riled up. In recent years, much of her focus has been dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic and what's been left in its wake: a silent but no less crushing aftershock, an illness known as Long COVID, that has claimed millions, snatching her from public life, while the world carries on as if nothing has happened. Her book, CHILDFREE BY CHOICE (Penguin Random House) enraged pronatalists the world over, a career highlight. Dr. Blackstone worked as a professor of sociology at the University of Maine for a quarter century and she now looks forward to a future of retirement and troublemaking.Connect with Dr. Amy Blackstone:Website: amyblackstonephd.com Instagram: instagram.com/a.maria.blackstone/ Childfree by Choice by Dr. Amy Blackstone https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amy-Blackstone/author/B07T7TM4DT Episode Host:Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® (he/him) is the Founder of Childfree Wealth, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping people simplify their finances so they can live an amazing Childfree life. Dr. Jay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Childfree Wealth Specialist, and author of the book "The Childfree Guide to Life and Money."About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights focuses on planning for solo aging and later life without children. It offers trusted education on financial planning, estate planning, and building support systems for people aging independently. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Dr. Jenn Simmons interviews Dr. David Rosensweet about the history, misconceptions, and latest science of hormone replacement therapy, especially in relation to women's health and breast cancer risk. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Simmons and Dr. Rosensweet explore the science and safety of hormone replacement therapy, the importance of personalized treatment, and innovative breast cancer screening methods like QT. They discuss how understanding hormone levels, testing, and new technologies can transform women's health and cancer prevention.Key Topics in This EpisodeHistory of hormone therapy and misconceptionsImpact of the Women's Health Initiative studyThe safety and benefits of bioidentical hormonesRisks of hormone therapy and how to evaluate themThe importance of early intervention in hormonal declineAdvances in hormone therapy research and future prospects Hormone levels and testing accuracySafety and personalization in hormone therapyThe importance of estriol and receptor sitesNew breast cancer screening technologies like QTThe impact of environmental toxins and lifestyle on women's healthChapters00:00 Introduction and guest background01:56 History of hormone therapy and misconceptions04:07 Impact of the Women's Health Initiative study05:51 Reevaluation and retraction of initial findings06:56 Why false narratives persist in medicine09:59 The science behind hormone safety and breast cancer risk15:00 Studies on hormones and breast cancer recurrence20:12 Progress in hormone therapy acceptance and future outlook25:11 The importance of early hormone intervention29:51 Hormone therapy in aging and longevity34:58 Practical signs and when to seek help40:01 Reversibility of hormone deficiency effects44:53 Risks, evaluation, and safety protocols50:07 Hormone therapy protocols and cycle management55:06 Cell biology of menstrual and menopausal changes59:50 Closing thoughts and future directionsTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

Send us Fan MailTechnical fabrics are changing fast, but what's actually driving the next generation of materials? We sit down with Taylor and Yann from X-Pac® to go behind the laminate and talk hyperTEC, UHMWPE, sustainability, and where performance fabrics are headed next.In This Episode, We Cover:Why the industry is shifting back toward high-performance materials—and what that means for the fabrics makers will see nextWhat makes the new hyperTEC line different, including 100% UHMWPE face fabrics, UHMWPE X-Ply®, and the development behind themThe surprising truth about “recycled” fabrics, including why two materials carrying the same certification can contain drastically different amounts of recycled fiberWhat makers misunderstand about laminates, delamination, and the decades of development happening behind fabrics that might look deceptively simpleListen in and get a rare look behind the materials you're cutting, sewing, and building with every day.Products:  VX21OE, UX10, X11 | Shop All X-Pac®Find Us on Social Media

A client asked me recently what the ones hitting six, seven and eight grand a month are doing that he isn't.The answer was short. They're unreasonably consistent.That's really what this episode is about. September is the second busiest month in fitness and it's worth preparing for, but the preparation isn't a September thing. It's the same handful of simple actions done for longer than most people are willing to do them.I go through what to do with the people you've already got first, because that's where the money is and almost nobody starts there. Then everyone else.In this episode:What the latest data says about the busiest months, and why the year is steadier than it used to beWhy a September enquiry is often a better client than a January one, even though January brings more of themThe three things to do with your current clients, ex clients and leads before September arrives, none of which involve speaking to a strangerWhy I don't want you giving as much attention to people who don't know you yet as you probably think you shouldHow to speak to the September mindset, which is not the New Year, New Me mindsetWhat unreasonably consistent actually looks like in practice, and why it's the same thing you already tell your clientsDo a decent job of the first section and you could pick up three to eight clients in September. That's a couple of hundred a month recurring, or a couple of grand.Book a Business Breakthrough Call: https://mattrobinsoncoaching.com/speak-with-matt

There's an invisible economy cooking. Almost half of Americans earned side hustle money this past year, and most of them are still trading time for dollars.In this episode, Mikey Taylor and Michael Michalov break down the ladder from side hustle to business and the three levels of making money, and why people never get past level one. You'll learn when the IRS technically considers you a business (it's a lower number than you may think), how to set up your entity without overcomplicating it, when to consider your first hire, and how to potentially build a company that pays you even when you step away.They also get into the AI question everyone's asking: do you even need employees anymore  and what's the single best money opportunity on the table right now?What we cover:The real numbers behind the side hustle boom (27%–47% of Americans)Hustle vs. Business vs. Asset — and how to graduate between themThe $400 threshold that makes you a business in the eyes of the IRSSole prop vs. LLC vs. S-Corp — and what it actually costs per yearThe 70% rule for your first hire and the 60% rule for building systemsWhy an AI integrator might be the best business to start today

What if trying to be a “good partner” is actually hurting your relationship?In this episode, we explore a powerful and often invisible dynamic:how self-sacrifice, overgiving, and emotional suppression can quietly erode connection.When one partner takes on the role of “giver,” it can create a cycle of resentment, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection, despite the best intentions.In this episode's coaching conversation, we unpack:Why overgiving creates pressure, not connectionThe hidden cost of self-sacrifice in relationshipsHow to stay present with emotions without trying to fix or manage themThe difference between needs and strategies (and why it matters)What it actually looks like to stay connected to yourself in a relationshipThis episode is for anyone who feels like they're “doing everything right" and still feels unseen or unmet.Read more on the blog.Want more direct access to me? I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection. Join regular live calls where students in the school bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care.You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com.Here are more ways to connect with me:Join the School of Human ConnectionHop on my free Wednesday live callFollow me on YouTube

Email marketing in 2026 doesn't look like it did even a few years ago — and if your sequences still feel like guesswork, you're not alone.The truth is, most email sales sequences fail for one simple reason: they're written for one type of buyer, when your list is actually full of several. In this episode, Jenna sits down with email funnel strategist Allison Hardy to break down the email sequence framework she built — a system rooted in buyer psychology that's since driven serious revenue for her clients.Get Allison's FREE $80 email template: https://www.allisonhardy.com/80000emailIn this episode, you'll learn:How Allison Hardy built a repeatable, "life-proof" email sales system out of total chaosWhy some buyers only need one line and a link — and why over-explaining actually loses themThe buyer type most business owners accidentally scare off with their biggest testimonials (and what to send instead)Why one email in this sequence should NOT try to solve the reader's pain pointThe order these seven emails need to go in, and why sending them out of sequence costs you salesThe two buyer types Jenna and Allison ran out of time to fully cover (you'll want to catch this one)Key takeaway: Effective email marketing in 2026 isn't about writing the perfect email — it's about writing the right email to the right buyer at the right moment in your sequence. Once you know who you're talking to, the words get a lot easier to find.Ready to start building a list (and a sales system) that actually converts? Grab our free Instagram training and start turning followers into paying clients: [link]New to the show? Welcome — hit subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode, and if this one helped, a review goes a long way in helping other service-based business owners find us.

What if the biggest thing holding you back at work isn't your ability… it's the way you talk about your ability?In this episode, I sit down with engineer, consultant, and creator Kim Porter to talk about imposter syndrome, leading in male-populated industries, and the subtle ways women unintentionally give away their power at work.We dive into:Why saying "I think" can quietly undermine your credibilityHow to communicate with more confidence without pretending to know everythingWhy great leaders admit mistakes instead of hiding themThe power of leading with data instead of emotionHow to build trust with your team before making changesWhat it really means to keep your power in difficult conversationsWhether you're stepping into leadership, navigating imposter syndrome, or simply trying to speak with more confidence, this episode is packed with practical advice you can put to work immediately.If this episode resonates with you, share it with another woman who's building her career in a predominantly male industry.

What happens after you've already achieved the dream?Phillip Phillips captured America's heart by winning American Idol, releasing "Home"—the biggest-selling winner's single in the show's history—and touring alongside legends like John Mayer and Bruce Springsteen. But behind the success was a deeper journey: discovering that fame wasn't the finish line.In this episode of Americana Curious, hosts Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz sit down with Phillip for one of his most candid conversations yet. He shares why Home didn't initially feel like his own song, how becoming an independent artist allowed him to reclaim his music, and why fatherhood has completely transformed the way he defines success.Phillip also opens up about:The surprising truth behind recording "Home"Why owning his music became more important than chasing bigger fameTouring with John Mayer and sharing the stage with Bruce SpringsteenHow Dave Matthews shaped his unique guitar styleWhy he completely reimagines classic songs instead of simply covering themThe balancing act of being an independent musician, husband, and fatherThe stories behind his upcoming music, including songs inspired by his childrenWhether you've followed Phillip since American Idol or are just discovering his music, this conversation is an inspiring reminder that sometimes the greatest success comes after redefining what success really means.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why Phillip Phillips struggled to connect with "Home" at first• How he reclaimed ownership of his biggest songs• What touring with music legends taught him about performing• Why family changed his career priorities forever• How he's approaching songwriting differently than ever before• What success means to him todayChapters00:00 – Intro02:34 – Winning American Idol and the story behind "Home"05:14 – The pressure after massive success08:14 – Re-recording "Home" and owning his music11:10 – Life as an independent artist13:23 – Fatherhood changes everything20:19 – Behind the scenes of American Idol23:01 – The Masked Singer and reinventing songs32:43 – Dave Matthews' influence38:48 – Touring with John Mayer & Bruce Springsteen43:00 – What success means today

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support!----------In this episode of Family Time*, I sit down with Norma Q-Brown, our Family Care Director, in the first of a 3-part series to explore how parents can RESPOND thoughtfully rather than react impulsively to their children. Norma shares practical tools like pausing, naming emotions, and shifting to shame-free language. We also dig into the difference between engaging and evading difficult conversations, reminding parents that connection always comes before correction. Whether you're navigating spilled juice or tough questions about sexuality, this episode offers real, grace-filled guidance to help you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your kids.*Family Time episodes are short, practical conversations to help parents feel more confident and competent in raising kids according to God's design, even in a sex-saturated culture.Topics Covered in this Episode:Importance of thoughtful responses to children's questions and behaviorsDistinction between reacting impulsively and responding thoughtfullyBuilding strong parent-child bonds through connection before correctionPractical tools for parents: pausing, counting, and naming feelingsThe impact of language on children's emotional responsesEngaging in difficult conversations rather than evading themThe significance of showing interest in children's lives and activitiesStrategies for effective engagement and communication with childrenThe role of humility in repairing relationships with childrenEncouragement for parents to view challenging moments as growth opportunitiesResources for Next Steps:God's Design CurriculumCritical Conversations Online CourseJust Between Us Parent-Child Journal*RESPOND VS. REACT REMINDERSR - Respond over ReactE - Engage over EvadeS - Sincerity over SilenceP - Patience over PunitiveO - Opportunity over ObstacleN - Nearness over NeglectD - Divine Perspective over Diluting TruthThis episode (Part 1) covers R-E, Part 2 covers S-P-O, and Part 3 covers N-DDownload a FREE 1-page PDF with the RESPOND infographicFor more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles.*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn referral fees on purchases through this link.----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on our Vimeo Channel.

Why Women Need Their Own FI Space with Kim Hunter-Borst | 111Why do women need their own space in the financial independence world? This week I sit down with Kim Hunter-Borst, the heart and driving force behind Women of FI, to talk about the stuff that doesn't show up in a spreadsheet.Kim spent over 35 years in health insurance before finding her way into the FI community, and what she's built with Women of FI is something different. We get into the "girl math" trope and why women walked out of her college math exam. We talk about the mental load, the list behind the list. We also dig into her own money story, going from $69,000 in debt to financially independent and retired, and what it actually felt like giving herself permission to be unproductive after 40 years of tying her worth to doing.This one hits different. Grab your coffee, or your water, Kim will tell you it's fine either way, and let's get into it.In this episode:Why women hesitate to ask clarifying questions in financial spaces, and what it's actually costing themThe "girl math" trope and how it starts as early as a college placement examWhat the "mental load" and "the list behind the list" actually look like in real householdsKim's own journey from $69K in debt to financially independent in just a few yearsThe dollar cost averaging story that changed one woman's entire relationship with $800K sitting idleWhy Kim caps her Women of FI events at 50 people, twice a year, on purposeThe footstool metaphor that explains why women-centered spaces feel differentGiving yourself permission to be "unproductive" after a lifetime of tying worth to doingBOOK NOW!THE NEXT WOMAN OF FI EVENTWomen of FI CoEd Getaway is November 12-15 in Honesdale PA.    Women of FI  CoEd GetawayDate: Nov 12 • 16:00https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-of-fi-coed-getaway-tickets-1988386623918Contact Chris:https://heavymetal.moneyhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyHeavyMetalhttps://x.com/MoneyHeavyMetalhttps://www.instagram.com/chrislugerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetalmoneyemail: chris at heavymetal.moneyConnect with Kim Website: womenofFI.com Email: hello@womenofFi.comResources and Links:https://linktr.ee/WomenofFIBREAKING THE FINANCIAL GLASS CEILING: WHY MORE WOMEN NEED TO INVESThttps://heavymetal.money/womeninvesting/WHO ARE YOU WHEN THE WORK STOPS?https://heavymetal.money/economekim/PlanVisionhttps://www.planvisionmn.comContact Chris:https://heavymetal.moneyhttps://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_money/https://www.youtube.com/@heavymetalmoneyhttps://www.facebook.com/chrislugeremail: chris at heavymetal.money

Andy discusses the ins and outs of Trump accounts:Legislative backgroundHow to open themHow to fund themInvesting inside themHow to distribute from themReporting around themTaxation of themThe two potential worthwhile use cases I see for themLinks in this episode:My in-depth write-up of Trump accounts, including all of the links I referenced in the show - Trump accounts: what they are, how they work, and use casesTenon Financial monthly e-newsletter - Retirement Planning InsightsYouTube channel - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Retirement Planning Demystified)Retirement Planning Education website - www.RetirementPlanningEducation.comTo send Andy questions to be addressed on future Q&A episodes, email andy@andypanko.comTo follow Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andypanko/

In this episode, Scott shares his extensive experience in paid search, discusses common mistakes in Google Ads management, and offers practical advice on avoiding costly errors. Tune in to learn how to optimize your campaigns and leverage AI responsibly.Key Topics:Common Google Ads mistakes and how to avoid themThe importance of proper conversion tracking and setupUsing AI and automation responsibly in PPC campaignsLessons learned from campaign budget overspendingThe role of testing and monitoring in campaign successChapters00:00 Introduction to Scott and his background01:00 Scott's experience with public speaking and industry involvement03:39 Scott's personal fun fact: walking 100,000 steps in a day06:13 Scott's first major mistake: booking his stag do on the same weekend as a speaking engagement08:06 The costly mistake of overspending with Smart Bidding12:42 Rebuilding trust after a campaign budget error17:33 Impact of new tools and updates in PPC20:44 Key takeaway: monitor significant changes in campaigns24:17 Misconceptions about Performance Max audiences26:24 Using audience targeting effectively in Performance Max28:12 The debate over broad match versus phrase and exact match29:21 Common AI mistakes in PPC and how to use it responsibly32:24 Communicating AI insights to clients34:13 Scott's movie title: The Problem Is The JobFind Scott on LinkedInJoin us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Between 18 and 35 percent of completely sober people fail field sobriety tests. These are the roadside tests police use to build a DUI case, and they get it wrong on sober people all the time.Attorney Phil Vetro breaks down the three standardized tests, the real accuracy numbers from NHTSA research, and the non-standardized tests that have no science behind them at all. He explains the medical conditions, age, footwear, nerves, and weather that cause sober people to fail, and how body camera footage often tells a very different story from the police report. Failing one of these tests is not the same as being guilty, and it is a long way from the end of your case.In this episode:The three standardized tests and how officers score themThe accuracy numbers straight from NHTSAWhether you can refuse field sobriety tests in ConnecticutThe real reasons sober people failHow a lawyer attacks the tests and the arrest behind themCharged after failing a field sobriety test? Call Ruane Attorneys for a free case review. 203-925-9200/860-925-9200· https://ruaneattorneys.comGeneral information, not legal advice. Listening does not create an attorney client relationship.

Hannah Swarbrick-Done followed a boy to Thailand with dreams of an idyllic island life.The relationship lasted approximately one weekend.Hannah stayed for two years.What followed included living in a house made from bottles, running one of the world's largest pub crawls, guiding travellers around Thailand and becoming sufficiently relaxed about footwear that she once wore two left flip-flops without noticing.Eventually, Hannah returned to Manchester with plans for her own hostel, including the uniforms, interiors and complete guest experience.There was just one minor omission.A business plan.Today, she is the founder of The Yellow Group, helping hospitality businesses align their people strategy with their plans for growth - while also building AI tools, employing a virtual non-executive director called Simon and developing a highly influential golf account with nearly 400 followers.We CoverFollowing that boy to Thailand - and outlasting the relationship by nearly two yearsTravelDesigning an entire hostel before learning how to operate oneThe leader who asked Hannah one simple, career-changing questionWhy promoting somebody is pointless unless you also build the support around themThe difference between holding a leadership title and actually leadingWhy hospitality develops skills that transfer far beyond operationsBeing told she was “not very good with data”How AI removed the barrier between Hannah and the story inside the numbersCreating Simon, her AI non-executive directorBuilding The Yellow Group as a collaborative people consultancyBecoming a professional golfer and part-time influencerQuotables“I did follow a boy.”“I had everything, honestly. It was everything but a business plan.”“At one point I realised I was wearing flip-flops - the two left feet ones.”“There are managers, and there are people who are leaders by job role. But an actual leader? They're not common.”“I am the funniest thing that happens to me.”Final ObservationHannah describes her career as a winding journey, but there is a wonderfully clear thread running through it.Travel taught her to understand people. Hospitality taught her to support them. One excellent leader noticed what she did naturally and gave her the structure to build a career around it.Now, Hannah is doing the same for businesses: finding the gaps between what they want to achieve and what their people actually need to succeed.She may not believe in five-year plans, but she has built something far more useful - curiosity, adaptability and an apparently endless willingness to try the next interesting thing.Even when that thing is golf.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud — the people management platform built specifically for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

If you're using AI to knock out your homework in five seconds so you can go hang out with your friends, this episode is for you. Not to lecture you. To show you what's actually at stake in a few years when you're applying to college and trying to get hired, and why the way you're using AI right now is quietly deciding which side of that transition you land on.Today's guest is Amy Love, a Harvard MBA, former Fortune 500 chief marketing officer, and founder of Discovering AI. She's a nationally recognized speaker who helps parents, students, and schools navigate the age of AI with clarity, confidence, and connection.Amy runs an AI summer camp for teens and the AI Irreplaceable college and career readiness workshops that teach the human and technical skills you'll need to thrive alongside AI, not get replaced by it.In this episode you'll hear why the difference between using AI to answer your homework vs. using it to actually learn is the single biggest decision you're making about your future right now, and the exact mindset shift that will make you stand out to employers instead of getting leapfrogged.Plus:Why teens today have zero experience baseline to know how to use AI responsibly (and why that's not your fault)The parenting shift from "did you get your homework done" to "how did you get your homework done" and what it means for youWhy AI writing tools like Grammarly are quietly changing what an A actually meansThe Socratic method AI prompt that makes AI your personal tutor instead of your homework shortcutFree tools you can start using this week: Khanmigo, Google Gemini Guided Learning, ChatGPTWhy Georgia Tech encourages AI on application essays and Santa Clara bans it (and what that means for you)Why 23% of Harvard MBA grads didn't have a job three months after graduation (and what that tells you)The "gig learning" idea and why it might matter more than your GPAHow to use AI to start a real business (T shirt design, marketing) that gives you a story to tell employersWhy grades and school name are becoming less relevant and what's replacing themThe "create more, consume less" mindset that separates the teens who will thrive from the ones who won'tAmy's one specific AI prompt to start using tonight (spoiler: it's not "give me the answer")Connect with Amys' Discovering AI Social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discovering.ai3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveringai1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discoveringaiinfo/Connect with LeslieWebsite: leslierosecoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslierosecoaching/

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most important education a child could receive isn't found in a textbook... but within themselves?In this profoundly inspiring episode of Self Reflection Podcast, host Lira Ndifon sits down with Andre, founder of Inner City Bliss, for a conversation that challenges the way we think about education, mental health, parenting, and community healing.As anxiety, depression, loneliness, and emotional burnout continue to rise among young people, one question becomes impossible to ignore:Are we preparing children for success... or simply teaching them how to survive?Drawing from his own journey growing up in a deeply segregated neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Andre reflects on how his early experiences shaped his understanding of trauma, resilience, and the urgent need for emotional healing. His story isn't just about overcoming adversity—it's about transforming pain into purpose.Through Inner City Bliss, Andre has dedicated his life to helping children and families reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, movement, nature, meditation, breathwork, and emotional awareness. His mission is simple yet revolutionary: equip the next generation with the inner tools needed to navigate life's challenges long before crisis arrives.Together, Lira and Andre explore why so many schools prepare children academically while overlooking emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and mental well-being—the very skills that shape how we experience every aspect of life.This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing doesn't begin in adulthood.It begins with the environments we create, the conversations we encourage, and the emotional habits we model every day.Inside This Episode:Why anxiety among young people continues to riseThe hidden effects of generational and inherited traumaHow parents unknowingly pass emotional patterns to their childrenWhy mindfulness and meditation belong in our schoolsThe connection between nature, movement, and emotional well-beingHelping children regulate emotions instead of suppressing themThe responsibility of parents, educators, and community leadersHow social media shapes mental health and emotional identityWhy helpers must first become healers themselvesBuilding communities rooted in resilience, compassion, and hopeAt its heart, Self Reflection Podcast continues its mission of tackling mental health and some of the most poignant issues facing our communities. This episode reminds us that true transformation begins from the inside out—and that healing one child has the power to change an entire generation.If you're a parent, educator, mentor, community leader, or simply someone committed to becoming the healthiest version of yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired to rethink what it truly means to nurture the next generation.Because when we teach children how to understand their minds, regulate their emotions, and care for themselves, we don't just improve individual lives—we strengthen entire communities.The future isn't built only by what children learn. It's shaped by how deeply they learn to know themselves.

Send us Fan MailUnderstanding HIPAA compliance is more critical than ever for private practices. In this Private Practice Survival Guide episode, Brandon Seigel sits down with technologist Yves Martin to uncover the essential shifts and ongoing requirements in HIPAA regulations. They explore what it truly means to be compliant in an evolving digital landscape, emphasizing strategies to protect patient data and avoid common pitfalls. Learn about new mandates, practical security assessments, and how to foster a culture of privacy within your organization. This episode is packed with invaluable insights for any healthcare professional looking to strengthen their data security and navigate HIPAA with confidence. What You'll Learn:The current state and future landscape of HIPAA complianceWhy avoiding 'gross negligence' is your top priorityMandatory changes like multi-factor authentication and data encryptionHow to conduct effective security risk assessmentsA critical, often-overlooked HIPAA update regarding substance abuse recordsCommon scenarios leading to HIPAA breaches and how to prevent themThe importance of a 'culture of privacy' in your practiceEquip yourself with the knowledge to maintain robust HIPAA compliance and ensure patient trust.#HIPAACompliance #PrivatePractice #DataSecurity #PatientPrivacy #HealthcareRegulationsAmazon Bestselling Author and Founder and CEO of MQUAL Advanced IT Engineering and Support. Yves Martin has been programming computers since age twelve, starting with BASIC on a TRS-80. He studied Industrial Engineering at Lehigh University and holds a Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, along with a certification in Designing and Building AI Products and Services. He also holds certificates in Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Science, and Analyzing and Visualizing Data. With over twenty years of experience designing and building IT and data systems—including business intelligence platforms—he combines technical depth with practical insight. As an author, he writes about artificial intelligence, cyber security and compliance and the use of technology to automate business processes.https://www.mqual.com https://www.facebook.com/mqualtech Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide BookThis show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

In this episode, Jermayn Parker is joined by our USA reviewer Scott Walyn as we interview the main artist of the new Comics Kingdom "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow" web comic series John Amor. In August 2026, we will be interviewing one of the other creators, Alex Segura who was one of the writers of the new web comic series. If you would like to ask any specific questions to him about the series, please contact us at ChronicleChamber@gmail.com. We do love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. You can leave your comments at our YouTube channel and/or at our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Some of the questions we ask and Phantom-related discussions we touch upon in this podcast are the following:About John Amor.John Amor's history with the Phantom and the Phantom 2040 tv show and what was involved with your research?What is the difference between a web comic and a normal comic? What is the differences between the processes of creating themThe art of "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow" has its own unique coloring theme. How did John Amor come up with it?John Amor's extremely expressive eyes of the characters. Was there a source of inspiration behind this?Whose idea was it to reference the classic imagery in the parts? How'd they got chosen?Could the web comic be transformed into a traditional print comic?John Amor tells us about the origin of Anti Phantom and if phan suggestions had any say on the name.Which actors and famous people were inspiration for the characters of "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow"?What is John Amor's process for drawing a web comic?Has John Amor started working on season two?Are web comics the future?Does John Amor accept commissions? Was any of the episodes created traditionally, or was it all created digitally?You can follow John Amor at his Instagram and/or contact him for a commission at NextComicArt@gmail.com.You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show

In this episode we'll talk about:Why setting boundaries so often gets confused with hurting people — when what's really happening is that boundaries are exposing dynamics that were never sustainable in the first place, and why the discomfort others feel is not the same thing as harm being done to themThe specific way that a lack of boundaries quietly benefits certain people in your life — and why the loudest resistance to your new limits almost always comes from the ones who were quietly gaining the most from your old lack of themWhy the people who genuinely love you will adjust to your boundaries — even if imperfectly — and the people who resist them completely are showing you something important about the actual nature of the relationshipHow to recognize the difference between a boundary that's hurting someone and a boundary that's just inconveniencing someone who was used to unlimited access — because those two things get conflated constantly and the confusion keeps a lot of people from setting the limits they needWhat becomes possible when you finally stop apologizing for the limits that were always yours to set — and how the relationships that survive that shift become the ones actually worth havingAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Hi cutie! I am reairing the first-ever episode I did on Human design with Dana and Shayna from the Dayluna Human Design Podcast. I have been thinking a lot about birth charts with my son coming in just a couple weeks, and I had this episode on the brain because of that! It's a great one to start to learn about yoru design, so pull up your chart, sit back and enjoy!On The Guest: Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles, Human Design specialists and co-creators of DayLuna, are here on a mission to empower the collective towards self-love, personal freedom, and radical authenticity. Their wildly successful DayLuna Human Design Podcast has generated over 850k downloads worldwide.From this conversation you'll learn:How to navigate your life in alignment with your purposeThe danger of comparing yourself to your colleaguesThe basics of human designThe blueprint of your energyWhy self-awareness is freeingStrategy vs authorityThe 5 different energy typesEnergy differences in couples and how to navigate themThe ideal work hours for your energyIdeal careers for different energy typesWhat you're designed to feel when you are in alignmentThe importance of focus and rest for ProjectorsHow to use your specific creative energyThe danger in confusing the love of recognition for the love of the workThe collective “crumbling” and “rising”And so much more

If you want to be successful, be unique. This ballad is adapted from an email I got yesterday from John Castagnini of ThankGodI.com. His email was as least five times the length of this ballad. I pulled out his statements that most lend themselves to lyrics for a song. I hopes you enjoy the song, the lyrics, and intent.Unique lyricsTruth welcomes questionsOnly beliefs hide from themThe moment we stopStop examining our beliefsThe search for truth diesBefore we can hear anythingQuestions must come from withinWe experience reality through a filterShaped by emotion, belief, and experienceFear narrows awarenessSocial pressure silencesCertainty closes the mindThe more invested we are in a worldviewThe more difficult it becomes to question itWhat separates peopleWho recognize patterns early?Not IQ but curiosityThe courage to questionThe humility to be wrongEvery battle begins in the same placeThe way we perceive realityWhen we are centeredOur inner world and outer world alignWe see beyond our biasesWe challenge our assumptionsAnd we gain humilityTo follow the evidence wherever it leadsEven when it challenges what we believeShape perceptionAnd you shape the world people live inThe greatest battlefieldIsn't the world around usIt's the world within usBecause whoever shapes perceptionRules the battlefieldIt is about mastering yourselfFinding balance betweenFear and fearlessnessPride and humilityPeace and conflictWhen the brain becomes balancedIt becomes impossible to manipulateThe state of balance we carry insideEquilibrium is not something we createIt is something we return toIt exists throughout natureIn the laws of thermodynamicsAt the center of every circleAnd within the human mindWhen emotional noise falls awayClarity emergesPurpose awakensThe path becomes visibleThe world does not need more peopleMore people trapped in reactionIt needs warriors grounded in equilibriumNature made each of us uniqueNo two snowflakes are the sameEven twins are not identicalYou have what no one else can bringA unique purposeA unique contributionA unique roleBe uniqueStay uniqueDo not bendDo not surrenderKeep your spiritNurture your spiritCelebrate your spiritBook Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

Boundaries aren't walls. They're fences. A wall keeps everyone out. A fence has a gate, and it's yours to open or close, if you're willing to hold it when someone pushes.That idea comes from this conversation with Dr Sarah Coope, recorded for the Your Coaching Journey podcast. Sarah talks about her own route into coaching, what twenty years of coaching doctors has taught her about self-worth, and why so many of us try to fix things that were never ours to fix.In this episode:How a magazine advert led Sarah to her first coaching session, and the moment she realised she had different values to the people around her"Fruit stapling" — Sarah's analogy for behaviour change that skips the real work underneathWhy boundaries are fences, not walls, and what actually gets in the way of holding themThe difference between being a rescuer and being a coach, and what it costs doctors to be the formerWhy Sarah tells every doctor thinking about a coaching qualification: "it starts with you"Sarah Coope is a former GP, leadership coach and mediator who leads the training behind the podcast. Helen Leathers is a Coach, Trainer and Facilitator for Your Coaching Journey - an organisation providing transformational coaching training for doctors. Find out more about their upcoming courses here and use the code FROGSPAWN to get 20% off a live coaching course.NOTE: We're affiliate partners with Your Coaching Journey, which means we get a small commission if you use our code. We wouldn't pass this on if we didn't think it was genuinely worth itMentioned in this episode:

In every conscious relationship, the first thing to understand is your own attraction. That instant spark you feel is usually an old pattern lighting up — pointing straight back at what felt like home when you were young. Enjoy it, but also know there's a lot of useful information inside it, and it can lead you astray.In this episode, Georgianna and Steph unpack why we're drawn to who we're drawn to. Attraction has two layers: the unconscious pull toward what's familiar (even when what's familiar once hurt us), and the conscious wish for its opposite. They get honest about the patterns underneath — the wounds that had them chasing the wrong "the one," the beliefs that shrank what they thought was possible, and the way we date our story about a person instead of the person in front of us.They also look at the other side of the coin: who we attract — which is a mirror that shows us who we are and what we believe is possible. If the same kind of person keeps showing up, there's something inside worth getting curious about. What you'll learn:Why chemistry so often points to an old attachment patternThe two layers of attraction: what's familiar vs. what you consciously wantHow limiting beliefs shrink who you can even seeThe projection trap — dating your story about someone instead of themThe "yeah, but in their defense" test for spotting what you're talking yourself pastWhy the person you attract mirrors something inside youHow clarifying your own signal changes who you're drawn toA body-based practice that helps you hold the spark without losing your center or bolting for the doorThis is Episode 2 of Slow Dating — getting off the apps to go deep in real life, with yourself and one good match. Every episode gives you a practice to use in real life. Follow the whole season: wholeheartedloving.com/slowdatingResources Mentioned:Somatic Integration Sessions — twice-monthly live body-based practiceConscious Relationship Training — live online twice a year

When something goes badly wrong, we investigate it. Reports are written. Recommendations are made. Lessons are identified. But do we actually learn them?Episode SummaryReturning to the show, Gill Kernick joins me to discuss the substantially revised second edition of her book about the Grenfell Tower disaster, following the publication of the Grenfell Inquiry's final report. Gill has a unique perspective on Grenfell. She lived on the 21st floor of the tower before moving out three years before the fire. Professionally, she has spent decades helping organisations in high-hazard industries understand leadership, safety and major accidents.When Gill first appeared on the podcast, the Inquiry was still underway. Seven years later, its conclusions have revealed an even more disturbing picture—not of one catastrophic mistake, but of systemic failure involving government, regulators, manufacturers, certification bodies and the construction industry.But this episode isn't just about Grenfell. It's about why organisations struggle to learn from failure, why compliance isn't the same as understanding, why we crave simple explanations for complex problems, and why genuine learning is much harder than writing another report. If you haven't already listened to Gill's previous appearances on the podcast, I'd strongly recommend doing so. Together, the conversations chart how understanding evolves as new evidence emerges.What you'll learn In this episode In a wide-ranging discussion, we explore:Why Gill decided to write a second edition after the Grenfell Inquiry concludedThe shocking scale of the systemic failures uncovered by the InquiryWhy disasters rarely have a single root causeThe hidden dangers of deregulation and "compliance theatre"Why organisations identify lessons but rarely learn themThe importance of understanding the spirit—not just the letter—of regulationWhy complexity requires different kinds of leadershipHow AI might help organisations learn lessons in real timeWhy hope is, as Gill puts it, "an act of resistance"AI-Generated.Timestamp Summary00:00 – Do we really learn lessons from disasters?02:45 – Gill's personal connection to Grenfell Tower05:15 – Why the second edition became necessary after the Inquiry 06:30 – The Inquiry's most shocking findings10:00 – When regulators knew the risks—but failed to act12:00 – Implicit trust and why we rely on systems we don't understand13:00 – Deregulation and the unintended consequences of political narratives17:00 – Compliance versus understanding the intent behind regulation20:00 – Why regulations struggle to keep pace with technology and complexity24:00 – Hope as an act of resistance 25:00 – Why we don't actually learn lessons 27:00 – Is a seven-year inquiry too long?33:00 – Why "post-Grenfell" reforms miss the real point37:00 – Communities of grief and change 39:00 – Why Gill rewrote the book instead of writing a new one44:00 – How the experience changed Gill's own thinking 50:00 – Speaking up in ways that actually get heard53:30 – Practical advice for learning in complex systems55:00 – "Lessons learning" instead of "lessons learned" 59:00 – Final reflectionsLinksGill's website, The Grenfell EnquirerHer book 'Catastrophe & Systemic Change'Gill's LinkedIn: Her previous show appearancesGill Kernick on the Grenfell Tower Disaster — Part OneGill Kernick on the Grenfell Tower Disaster — Part TwoTopics discussedGrenfell Tower Inquiry – Final ReportThe Grenfell Enquirer (articles and resources)Arup's Building Safety Change FrameworkPeople and ideas mentionedDave Snowden (Cognitive Edge)Cynefin Framework overviewBackground incidents referencedPiper Alpha disaster (Encyclopaedia Britannica)Lakanal House fire (Wikipedia)Deepwater Horizon oil spill (Encyclopaedia Britannica)

My 8-session book study on The Freedom Transmissions starts this Wednesday at 9:00 am PST. This is your sign to join us! Sign up here: SAY YESWhat's up, friends?I went live again — solo — here on Substack to talk about the book that keeps pulling me back in. Take a listen to my riffing on the video

I am still here at EduTech 2026, and today's conversation has completely lit me up.I'm sitting across from the wonderful Andrea Vandenbohl, deputy principal at Northam Grammar School, where she has spent the last five years leading initiatives that weave wellbeing science and character education into every part of school life. Andrea's work is built on the belief that educating young people is about so much more than academic achievement. Through her leadership of student leadership programs, character education, and curriculum innovation, she has helped shape a school culture where wellbeing, character, and growth aren't side programs, they're essential. Outside of school, Andrea shares honest reflections on leadership through her blog, The Heeled Deputy.We start with Andrea's own journey into teaching as a second career after years as a professional musical theatre performer, and why that experience gave her a kind of grounded, lived-in teaching presence you can't get from a textbook. From there we dig straight into a phrase we hear constantly but rarely unpack properly, educating the whole child, and what it actually means to stop teaching "from the neck up."Andrea opens up about being one of those unseen kids at school herself, and how that experience shapes everything she now believes about belonging, safety, and character in education. We talk about why culture, not curriculum, is what really shapes who a child becomes, and Andrea shares the five character traits she believes are non-negotiable for every student.Then we get into something I think every school is quietly struggling with, how do you actually measure character, leadership, and wellbeing the way we measure academic data? Andrea shares the exact system her school uses, plus her honest take on why student voice is so often confused with student expression, and why handing kids a microphone without ever teaching them what to say into it is setting them up to fail.We finish with one of my favourite lines from the entire conversation, the idea of asking "who is the student becoming" instead of "how is the student performing," and Andrea closes things out with a beautiful explanation of her blog, born out of a six-day solo walk through Italy, several wild horses, and a whole lot of thinking about leadership.What you'll learn:What educating the whole child actually means, beyond the buzzword, and why teaching can't stop "from the neck up"Why culture, not curriculum, is what truly shapes who a child becomes, and why staff have to live their values rather than just speak themThe five character traits Andrea believes are non-negotiable in schools: courage, perseverance, empathy, humility, and responsibilityHow Andrea's school actually tracks and measures character and wellbeing using a simple, visible systemWhy student voice is so often confused with student expression, and what genuine, non-tokenistic student agency actually looks likePractical ways to co-construct success criteria and classroom norms with students instead of just for themWhy compliance in the classroom can actually be corrosive to character developmentThe one mindset shift Andrea wants every teacher to make tomorrow: stop asking "how is this student performing" and start asking "who is this student becoming"The story behind Andrea's leadership blog, The Heeled Deputy, and the wild horses that helped inspire itResources mentioned:The Heeled Deputy (Andrea's leadership blog)Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:Shop all resourcesJoin The Behaviour ClubMy book! It's Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management The Low-Level Behaviour BootcampFree guide: 'Chats that Create Change'Connect with me:Follow on Instagram @the.unteachablesCheck out my website

Sign up to my free VIP Club to get more valuable tips and advice in your inbox!Most tutors know their pricing needs to change. The harder question is why they keep putting off doing anything about it. This episode gets into the specific fears that keep the decision stuck and what it actually costs you to leave it there.In this episode, you will discover:The fears that keep tutors paralysed around pricing and how to work through themThe overcharging and undercharging loop and how to break out of itWhat not making the decision is actually costing youWhy raising your prices is not always the answer and what to consider insteadYou might also find this useful:Episode 195: Money, Let's Talk About ItEpisode 209: How to Set Your Tutoring Prices____________________

#Lockboss Show: Four Days Behind the Scenes at CLK Supplies and Pete's 3 Locksmith Shops with Jimmy J and Ryan NunleyWhat does it actually look like behind the scenes at CLK Supplies and inside three working locksmith shops? This episode answers that question firsthand.In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, we are recapping four incredible days on the road with Jimmy J and Ryan Nunley, who joined me and my dad, Pete "The LockFather" for an inside look at the inner workings of CLK Supplies and up close tours of Pete's 3 locksmith shops. Now we are sitting down together to talk through the trip, what stood out, what caught them off guard, and the biggest takeaways from seeing this side of the locksmith business in person.We break down:How the four day behind the scenes trip came together and who was involvedWhat Jimmy J and Ryan Nunley experienced during the CLK Supplies tourThe inner workings of CLK Supplies from the insideAn up close look at how Pete runs 3 locksmith shops simultaneouslyWhat stood out most to the guests and what surprised themThe operational and business insights that came out of the experienceWhat this kind of firsthand exposure reveals about running a locksmith business at scaleThe biggest takeaways for locksmiths watching from homeIf you have ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes at one of the most recognized names in the locksmith supply industry, this is the episode that pulls back the curtain.

In this episode we're discussing the speaker is the presentation, not their PowerPoint slides. While your slides should aid you and your talk, your audience's sole focus shouldn't be on the visuals, otherwise you've lost them. We'll discuss: Why dense slides can hurt your talkHow to simplify dense slides (which can mean different things to different organizations)The real purpose around slides and how great communicators interact with themThe slides are there to help guide your audience, give them something else to engage with, and be your speaker notes, but they shouldn't be the main show.

What if becoming the best version of yourself isn't about doing more—it's about strengthening the areas of life that matter most?In this episode of Road to Victory, I break down the five pillars I believe every meaningful life is built on: Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, and Freedom. We discuss why balance matters, how to stay spiritually aligned, why you should check on your strongest friends, and how purpose is often found in consistent action rather than perfect circumstances.We discuss:The Five Pillars of a purposeful lifeSetting one meaningful goal for each pillarWhy your strongest friends still need someone to check on themThe importance of keeping your own cup full before pouring into othersHow staying productive protects your purposeThe danger of spiritual drift and trying to do life on your ownReturning to God when you've started relying only on yourselfBuilding a life that creates peace instead of chaosThis episode is about building a strong foundation. Because success without a foundation eventually collapses—but a life built on purpose can weather every season.Welcome to the Road to Victory.

Public executions once drew crowds by the thousands in Kentucky. Families traveled by wagon, vendors did business, newspapers covered every detail, and many people believed these spectacles served as a warning to would-be criminals. Others saw them for what they were: state-sanctioned violence disguised as public entertainment.In this episode, we trace the history of Kentucky's public hangings long before the infamous execution of Rainey Bethea. Through newspaper accounts, court records, and firsthand descriptions, we examine how public opinion shifted over time, why legislators repeatedly debated whether executions should be public or private, and how these events reflected the social and political climate of nineteenth and early twentieth-century Kentucky.Along the way, we'll explore the executions of John Ryan in Graves County, the notorious Boyd County murders involving Ellis Craft, William Neal, and George Ellis, the execution of Jordan Taylor in Christian County, Henry Hall in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, and the later cases of William Deboe and John Montjoy as Kentucky struggled to reconcile changing attitudes toward capital punishment.We'll also look at the surprising role of jail reform advocate Jailer Pflanz, the introduction of the electric chair at Eddyville, and the legislation that briefly revived public hangings for certain crimes during the 1920s and 1930s.This episode contains discussions of murder, sexual violence, executions, child victims, and graphic historical material. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Why Kentucky continued public hangings long after many other states abandoned themThe arguments for and against public executions in nineteenth-century newspapersHow executions became public spectacles that attracted thousands of spectatorsThe murders that led to some of Kentucky's most infamous executionsThe transition from hanging to electrocution at EddyvilleThe controversial laws that briefly revived public hangings during the 1920s and 1930sWhy John Montjoy's private execution set the stage for Rainey Bethea's place in historyNext time, we'll examine the case of Rainey Bethea, whose 1936 execution in Owensboro became the last public hanging in Kentucky and the last public execution in the United States. We'll explore the crime, the trial, Sheriff Florence Thompson's unexpected role, the enormous crowds that descended on Owensboro, and how Bethea's execution ultimately ended the era of public hangings forever.Follow Kentucky History & Haunts on Instagram and Facebook to see photographs, newspaper clippings, and other historical images that accompany each episode.If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps more history lovers discover the stories of Kentucky's fascinating past.Questions, comments, or episode suggestions? Email kyhistoryhaunts@gmail.com.*Transcripts are auto-generated and may contain errorsMailing address:252 Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222___https://time.com/archive/6755762/crime-party/https://www.nytimes.com/1936/08/23/archives/kentucky-aroused-by-public-hanging-press-and-public-take-up-battle.html

Between 10 and 15 percent of mothers and 1 in 4 fathers are currently estranged from a child. If those numbers feel shocking, the harder truth might be this: most of the moves parents instinctively make once estrangement begins are the exact moves that keep the door shut.Dr. Joshua Coleman has spent more than four decades as a practicing psychologist and is a Senior Fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families. His own daughter once cut off contact with him. That experience, and everything he has learned since, shaped his work helping families find their way back to each other. He is one of the most trusted voices in the country on family estrangement and reconciliation.In this conversation, you will explore:Why estrangement rates are at historically high levels and what massive cultural shifts are driving themThe five defensive moves parents make that almost always make things worse, including why fighting for fairness is the most damaging trap of allWhat a genuinely healing apology actually sounds like, and why most apologies miss the mark entirelyWhy radical acceptance and hope are not opposites, and how to hold both at the same timeHow the principles of repair transfer to sibling estrangements and to grandparents cut off from grandchildrenIf someone you love has pulled away and you cannot figure out why, or if you are the one who has needed distance and are wondering what repair could look like, this is the conversation for it.You can find Joshua at: Website | Instagram | Family Troubles Substack | Episode TranscriptNext week, I am going solo, actually for the entire week, for a two-part midyear summer series about really taking a fresh look at where we are right now. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss it.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why wanting what everyone else wants automatically puts you in chase mode — and what that's costing youThe difference between playing the same game better and playing a different game entirelyWhy the current cultural moment is revealing something important — institutions courting creators who don't actually need themThe internal work of figuring out what you actually want vs what you were trained to wantWhy refusing the invitation isn't rejection — it's clarity about the game you're playingWhat becomes possible when you finally want what's actually yoursAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Starting your own podiatry business is exciting, rewarding... and at times, overwhelming. In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I welcome back Dr Jackson Tisdell, who first appeared on the show as a new graduate in Episode 22. Fast forward a few years, and Jackson has now spent his first 12 months building Spring Podiatry in Melton, Victoria.Because everything is still fresh, Jackson shares the real lessons he's learned along the way. There's no sugar-coating, just honest insights into what worked, what surprised him, and what he'd do again.Together we discuss:Why delegating sooner creates more freedomWhen it's worth paying for quality instead of buying cheapHow to take calculated risks without gambling your futureWhy difficult conversations rarely get easier by delaying themThe importance of focusing on one marketing strategy at a timeHow mentors and coaches can help you make better decisionsSimple ways to understand and manage cash flowWhy positioning yourself as a premium provider mattersHow niching your services attracts the right patientsWhy planning holidays before you think you need them is essentialWhether you're dreaming of opening your own clinic, have recently taken the leap, or have been in business for years, you'll find practical advice throughout this conversation.One of Jackson's simplest messages may also be his most powerful: "Back yourself".If you've been waiting for the perfect time to make your next move, this episode might be exactly the encouragement you need.Additional Show Notes are available on the Podiatry Legends Podcast website. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share it with another podiatrist.DO YOU WANT TO MAKE MORE MONEY?If you want to make more money from your podiatry business and have more time off with your family, please visit my website at tysonfranklin.com to learn how I can help you make this a reality. Otherwise, feel free to email me any questions you may have about your business at  tf@tysonfranklin.com.

We've all heard it: "When's the last time you two went on a date?" Like date nights are the magic fix for a marriage that feels stuck. In this episode, we push back on that, and we get real about what actually moves the needle.We talk about why date nights became the default advice for every marriage problem, why they can even backfire if the deeper stuff isn't being addressed, and what we've found actually strengthens our marriage on a weekly basis... no babysitter or budget required.In this episode:Why we don't think date nights are a real gauge of marriage healthHow date nights can actually amplify problems instead of fixing themThe real (and often unspoken) costs of relying on date nights: time, money, childcareWhat date nights can't solve: communication gaps, resentment, mismatched expectations, spiritual disconnectWhy small, consistent habits beat grand gestures every timeThe weekly marriage meeting that's shaped our marriage more than anything elseResources & mentions:Our recent episode on pursuing spiritual disciplines in marriageOur monthly marriage challenge emailsOur upcoming app with daily connection challengesOne-degree shift: Start a weekly marriage meeting: even 20 minutes on a Sunday night to talk through highs, lows, faith, finances, and intimacy. It won't cost you anything, and it'll do more for your marriage than any date night could.If this episode gave you something to chew on, share it with a couple you love, and hit subscribe so you don't miss next week's shift. We'd also love it if you left us a review... it helps this show reach more couples.

When rewards, punishments, and consequences aren't working, it may be time to ask new questions. In this episode, Dr. Ross Greene explains why challenging behavior isn't usually a sign of defiance or poor motivation, but a signal that a child is struggling with expectations they cannot yet meet. He introduces the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions mode and explains how shifting from behavior management to collaborative problem solving can reduce conflict, strengthen relationships, and help kids build the skills they need to succeed. Discover how changing the way you see challenging behavior can transform the way you support your child.What to expect in this episode:Why challenging behavior is often signals a struggle with skills rather than defianceThe difference between managing behaviors and addressing the causes behind themThe role of collaboration in helping kids build problem-solving skillsHow proactive conversations can reduce power struggles and emotional blowupsWhat schools and families can do differently to better support complex kidsAbout Dr. Ross GreeneRoss is the originator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, as described in his influential books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings, and the forthcoming The Kids Who Aren't Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools. He served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years, and is now an adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and in the Faculty of Science at The University of Technology Sydney in Australia. He is deeply involved in fundraising efforts at Lives in the Balance, CPS model projects, and Lives in the Balance documentaries and mini-documentaries.​Connect with Dr. RossWebsite: Lives in the BalanceInstagram: @livesinthebalanceYouTube: Lives in the Balance (Dr. Ross Greene)Book: The Explosive Child by Greene, Ross W. | The Explosive Child by Ross GreeneThe Explosive Child [Sixth Edition] by Greene PhD, Ross W. The Kids Who Aren't Okay by Ross W. Greene Ph.D. Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.​Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

When did you last raise your prices? If you have to think about it, that's your answer.In this episode of the Opt In Podcast, Melissa Franks tackles one of the most avoided conversations in small business: pricing. Not setting prices for the first time, but revisiting them after you've grown, delivered results, and become exponentially more valuable than you were when you first put a number on your work.If your rates look the same as they did two or three years ago, someone is paying for that gap. Spoiler: it's you.Melissa breaks down why founders chronically underprice (it's not the market, it's fear dressed up as strategy), walks through the 4-question pricing audit you can run on your business this week, and gives you the exact framework for raising rates without losing the clients you actually want to keep.In This EpisodeWhy founders set prices when they were least confident, and never revisit themThe three stories you're telling yourself to avoid the conversation (and why none of them are true)The math that shows how underpricing compounds over time, and what it's actually costing you per client, per yearThe 4-question pricing gut check to run on every engagement you offerHow to raise your rates without burning client relationships: the grandfathering window, the 30-60 day notice approach, and how to communicate the change with confidence instead of apologyWhy some clients will leave when you raise prices, and why that's not a lossYour homework: one service, one date, one decisionConnect with Melissa:Book a free consultation with Melissa → https://www.melissafranks.comLearn more about On Call COO fractional services → https://www.melissafranks.comWatch the Episodes on YoutubeInstagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks LinkedIn: Melissa Franks

Want to go deeper: For Free Masterclass Click HereWhat are the four levels of consciousness, and why do you feel stuck between hustle and ease? This episode of Starting Over, Being You maps Michael Beckwith's four levels of consciousness, to me, by me, through me and as me, onto the science of your nervous system, for anyone starting over after a redundancy, a career change, or the end of a relationship.If you have lost something you poured years into, a job, a career, a relationship, and you are facing the strange and lonely work of starting over, this episode is for you.Here is the reframe at the heart of it. You did not fail. You outgrew the way you used to succeed. The pure hustle does not fit you anymore, but you are still capable and still ambitious, and it is so easy to get stuck in the gap between the two.In this episode we walk through the four levels of consciousness, a framework from the teacher Michael Beckwith, and do something you will not hear anywhere else. We lay the exact nervous-system state underneath each level, so you can feel where you actually are and what your next chapter needs from you. The science leads, and every spiritual idea comes from a real, named tradition.You will learn why achieving more never quite makes you feel like enough, what is really happening in your body when life feels like a constant fight, and the one shift that starts moving you out of survival and into a state where life feels less forced and far more effortless.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARNWhat "levels of consciousness" actually means, and why rising through them changes how you see life rather than adding more to your to-do listThe single biggest reason people stay stuck, and why most of us cannot see it in ourselvesThe nervous-system state hiding underneath each of the four levels, in plain languageWhy hustle and achievement keep you in survival, and why burnout is that state working exactly as designedThe quiet loop that keeps capable people swinging between feeling like a victim and forcing everything themselves, sometimes for yearsWhy success never delivers the "enough" you are chasing, and what doesThe one question to change the next time life is not matching the picture in your headWhat flow and ease really are, and why you cannot force themThe direction all of this is pointing toward, and the first practical step to get thereMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEMichael Beckwith, the four levels of consciousness (to me, by me, through me, as me)Lisa Feldman Barrett, the brain as a predictive organ managing your "body budget"The research on allostatic load, the wear that builds when the stress response never switches offJennifer Crocker, contingencies of self-worthThe research on rumination and why replaying the story prolongs the painResearch on victim signallingMihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the flow stateThe neuroscience of the default mode network quieting in long-term meditatorsRichard Lazarus and James Gross, how appraisal shapes your response and your outcomesNamed traditions referenced: Stoicism, Buddhism (tanha, craving), and the wisdom traditions that point toward oneness and unconditional loveFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat are the four levels of consciousness? A framework from the teacher Michael Beckwith describing four ways of relating to life: "to me" (life happens to me, the victim position), "by me" (I make it happen through effort and hustle), "through me" (I stop forcing and let life move with more ease), and "as me" (a sense of oneness). This episode lays the nervous-system state underneath each one.Why do I feel stuck after being laid off or starting over? Often you have outgrown pure hustle but have not yet settled into a more allowing way of working, so you are caught in the gap between the "by me" and "through me" levels. Your nervous system reads the loss as a threat and keeps you in survival, which makes forcing feel like the only option even though it no longer works.What does the nervous system have to do with feeling stuck? Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett describes the brain as constantly predicting and running your body to match, always reading whether you are safe enough to grow or under threat and need to defend. Each level of consciousness sits on a different answer to that question, and staying in threat keeps you in defence rather than creation.Why doesn't achievement ever make me feel like enough? Jennifer Crocker's research on contingent self-worth shows that when your worth depends on results, it lifts the day you succeed and drops the day you do not, so the feeling never lasts. The target keeps moving, which is why more success rarely delivers lasting fulfilment.How do I move from hustle to flow? You cannot force flow, because forcing is the hustle state itself. Flow becomes possible when your nervous system comes off threat and feels safe, so the work is building that safety and changing the question you ask yourself, rather than pushing harder.GO DEEPER: THE FREE MASTERCLASSIf you know you are ready to move from "by me" to "through me," to stop forcing and start allowing life to work through you so you can create what you are actually here to create, come to the free masterclass. I take you through the spiritual side and the science behind it: your nervous-system intelligence, emotional intelligence, intuitive intelligence, cognitive intelligence, and energetic intelligence, so you can operate from that "through me" state.https://www.amenkaur.com/masterclassCONNECTIf this resonated, please subscribe to Starting Over, Being You so you do not miss the next one. I would love to hear from you, send me a message and tell me which level you recognised yourself in.Remember: we are moving from fear to love. Keep being loving and understanding toward yourself, because that is what helps you see that you are living in a friendly universe.Sending you so much love. Until next time.

What Nobody Tells You About Grief | Q&AIn this honest and deeply personal Q&A, Barb and Michelle answer some of the death-and-grief questions most people are too uncomfortable to ask out loud. There are no scripts, expert talking points, or perfect answers—just real experiences, hard-earned lessons, and a candid conversation about loss, love, and what it means to keep moving forward after someone you love is gone.Drawing from Barb's experience of losing both of her parents, Michelle's loss of her father, and most recently the death of her beloved cat Charlotte after nearly 20 years together, they share what grief has taught them about life, relationships, forgiveness, and presence.In this short Q&A episode, they answer:How do you live in a world where your parents no longer exist?I Was With Both of My Parents When They Died. What Did It Teach Me About Death?What's the right thing to say to someone who's grieving?Along the way, they explore:Why the present moment becomes more precious when life is fragileHow a deathbed can be both the saddest and most beautiful experience you'll ever witnessWhy your job isn't to fix someone's grief, but simply to be there beside themThe things you should never say to someone who is grievingWhy forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and why you don't owe anyone reconciliation, even on a deathbedIf you've lost someone you love, are supporting someone through grief, or simply want a more honest conversation about one of life's most universal experiences, this episode is for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join the Guild - discount appliedwww.imnotquitting.com Use CODE 7years26 at checkout for a discount. (good through the end of the month)Seven years ago Chris started losing weight. 125 pounds down, five years maintained, and now coaching others through the same thing — here are the 10 lessons that actually held up.This episode marks the anniversary of Chris's weight loss journey. No theory, no hype. Just the things that survived contact with real life, from the losing phase through years of maintenance: the beliefs that died, the habits that stuck, and the one truth most people don't want to hear.What's covered:Why all food is fine in moderation, and how "good foods vs. bad foods" became a dead beliefExercise as mental health first, body secondThe people and places Chris had to stop eating around — the "I'm basically an alcoholic about it" problemWhy protein quietly runs the whole operationThe uncomfortable bit: thin people already knew the "basics" he spent years discovering (and the money-and-poverty metaphor that explains why he didn't)Emotional eating as the actual engine behind the weight gain, not the food itselfRebuilding his lifestyle to lower stress instead of white-knuckling willpowerHow much his environment drives his choices — more than he wanted to admitWhy weird food urges never fully disappear, and what to do instead of fighting themThe big one: becoming thin didn't fix life — and what that means for anyone expecting a GLP-1 to do the fixing for themLinks & resources:Free weight loss course → becomingthin.comJoin the Guild of Champions (doors close for the summer soon) → imnotquitting.com • • Coupon SEVENYEARS26 for $30 off monthly ($70/mo) — limited time while the doors are open

One of the hardest conversations advisors have is about changing expectations with long-time clients. If you've created (or maybe inherited) a service model that's packed with quarterly meetings simply because "that's how it's always been," this episode will help you rethink what truly delivers value. I'll share a simple client script you can use to confidently transition appropriate clients to fewer meetings while strengthening—not weakening—the relationship.In this episode you will learn: Why meeting less often can actually improve your client experience instead of diminishing itA simple script you can use to confidently transition clients from quarterly meetings to a more appropriate cadenceHow to reposition your value so clients understand that your expertise happens between meetings—not just during themThe mindset shift every advisor needs to make when designing a client service model that is fair, scalable, and profitableYour meeting schedule should reflect the value you deliver today—not the promises you made years ago when you first opened an account. By intentionally setting expectations, communicating the work happening behind the scenes, and building a client service model around impact instead of meeting frequency, you can create a better experience for your clients while building a more efficient business for yourself.Join the Systems to Scale Group Coaching Program HERE! Register for the Asset+Map Do It Together Webinar HERE! Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about T2MWorks HERE! Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Ben Inker of GMO joins Excess Returns to break down whether the AI boom is an investment bubble, how it compares to 2000, 2007 and 2021, and why today's risk may be more about earnings than valuations. We also discuss AI capital spending, market supply from IPOs, GMO's seven-year asset class forecasts, international stocks, benchmark-free allocation and what private equity investors may be missing.7 YEAR ASSET CLASS FORECASThttps://www.gmo.com/americas/research-library/gmo-7-year-asset-class-forecast-may-2026_gmo7yearassetclassforecast/WHAT BARBARIANS LIKE TO TAKE PRIVATEhttps://www.gmo.com/americas/research-library/part-1-what-barbarians-like-to-take-private_gmoquarterlyletter/THE CASE FOR LIQUID ALTERNATIVEShttps://www.gmo.com/americas/research-library/the-case-for-liquid-alternatives-in-todays-environment_insights/Main topics coveredWhy GMO sees the AI boom as a bubble investors may be able to navigateThe difference between easy bubbles and hard bubbles in portfolio constructionLessons from the internet bubble, the global financial crisis and the 2021 duration bubbleWhy today's market may be an earnings bubble, not just a valuation bubbleHow AI data center spending affects corporate profits before depreciation shows upWhy transformational technologies do not always reward the companies building themThe risk of circular financing, debt-funded AI spending and increasingly creative deal structuresHow IPOs, share issuance and market supply can pressure stock returnsGMO's seven-year asset class forecasts and why international stocks look more attractive than U.S. stocksWhy private equity portfolios may contain large hidden bets on small, lower-quality companiesTimestamps00:00 AI, earnings bubbles and market supply00:58 Why Ben Inker thinks the AI bubble may be easier to navigate02:43 What makes a bubble easy or hard for investors08:12 Comparing risk and return in 2000, 2007, 2021 and today14:42 Why optimizers and real clients see risk differently17:02 What GMO learned from managing through past bubbles19:08 How today compares to the 2000 internet bubble20:00 Why this may be an earnings bubble23:34 Semiconductors, memory makers and the capital cycle25:00 How AI CapEx compares to railroads, electricity and fiber optics29:33 Debt, circular financing and strange AI deals34:32 Why massive stock issuance could challenge the market40:00 How GMO builds seven-year asset class return forecasts41:40 Why interest rates change fair value for stocks and bonds45:32 Why international, value and small-cap stocks look more attractive49:06 The case for a benchmark-free portfolio55:21 What 700 leveraged buyouts reveal about private equity01:02:00 How public portfolios can offset private equity risks01:03:37 Why investors need to understand what they are paid for01:08:27 Closing thoughts

In this episode of the Play Bigger Podcast, I'm sharing a hard truth that I believe many ambitious entrepreneurs need to hear right now: AI is not fixing broken businesses. It's exposing them faster.Over the past few years, I've tested countless tools, platforms, automations, and AI solutions. Like many business owners, I believed that adding more technology would create more leverage. Instead, I found myself dealing with more dashboards, more subscriptions, more confusion, and more operational complexity.What I realized is that most businesses don't have an automation problem. They have a clarity problem.Before you automate anything, you need a clear foundation. Otherwise, you're simply automating confusion.In this episode, I break down the exact framework I use to simplify operations, create scalable systems, and build a business that generates freedom instead of exhaustion.Things I Cover In This Episode:Why AI can amplify business problems instead of solving themThe hidden cost of stacking too many tools and systemsHow operational complexity creates decision fatigueThe difference between reactive businesses and intentional businessesWhy clarity must come before automationMy Five C Framework for creating scalable systems:ClarityHow to identify which tools are creating leverage and which are creating noiseWhy simplifying your business can increase both your energy and your incomeThe key to building a business that creates more freedom, not more overwhelmIf you've been feeling buried under systems, software, automation, or operational chaos, this episode will help you step back, simplify, and focus on what actually moves the needle.---