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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.

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

Flo is back with Myla for another glow-up check-in — this time straight off their dream trip through Rome, Florence, and Paris. They get honest about what a "dream trip with your friend" actually does to you: the healing, the joy that brought them both to tears, the unexpected chaosIn This Episode:Why getting out of your environment gives you radical clarity on what actually mattersHow a film camera can change your lifeA surprise spiritual moment that left them both in tears and pondering how God sees themThe healing power of taking the dream trip with a friend instead of waiting "someday"Our hidden-gem Paris church you'd walk right pastCONNECT WITH FLORENCIA:Ready to Go All-In On Your Glow Up? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 221:Last time I took you into the world of the court masque with the help of Kristen Macdermott who, I think you will agree, painted a very detailed picture of that very particular theatrical form and the way the Stuart court embraced it. As we heard, masques were often written by playwrights and performed by actors who also wrote for and performed in the public playhouse, so it's no surprise that a few plays feature masques. We have already encountered short masques in ‘Much Ado About Nothing' and ‘Timon of Athens', with the best known example from ‘The Tempest' still to come and Shakespeare's next offering ‘Anthony and Cleopatra' would, you might think, have been another opportunity to include a masque featuring exotic characters to add to the glamorous setting. In fact, Shakespeare chose not to include a masque specifically, but we can see that he uses the attributes of the masque throughout the play.Masque elements used in ‘Antony and Cleopatra'The dating of the playThe early print history of the playThe sources for the playThe different style of the play from it's near neighboursA brief synopsis of the playHow the main characters and the political story and love story are balanced in the playThe hyperbolic language used in the playThe character of AntonyEquals and opposites in the play and how Antony deals with themThe character of OctaviusThe character of CleopatraThe death of CleopatraAntony and Cleopatra as a Stuart period playA short word on the history of criticism of the playThe later performance history of the play Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpYou can find an advertisement free version of the latest podcast episodes by joining on Patreon at the lowest paid tier level – that's for just £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a startup operator with leadership experience at Atlassian, Trello, and Typeform decides to tackle one of the most complex challenges in business—hiring?In this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, Anthony Vaughan sits down with Kristen Habacht, CEO of Elly, to explore how AI is transforming recruiting without replacing the human relationships that make great hiring possible.Kristen shares the origin story behind Elly, an AI-native hiring platform built specifically for startups, and explains why the future of recruiting isn't about removing recruiters—it's about empowering them to spend more time where they create the most value.The conversation covers:Why timing is often more important than talent when hiringThe hidden challenges of recruiting sales, marketing, and product leadersHow startups can avoid costly hiring mistakesWhy AI should enhance recruiters, not replace themThe evolution of recruiting from administrative work to strategic talent advisoryBuilding human-centric AI products in a crowded marketThe growing importance of candidate experience and employer brandWhy the future of software may be a combination of AI and human expertiseWhether you're a founder, recruiter, HR leader, or startup operator, this episode offers a practical look at where hiring is headed and how organizations can use AI to make smarter talent decisions.

Katy and Alan spent five years dreaming about this adventure and then went ahead, put their careers on pause and spent a full year cycling 20,000km around the world. Halfway through the adventure, a monotonous desert section through Central Asia nearly broke them, so they threw out their initial planned route and let the trip become something even better.These are the key lessons from their journey:You don't need to wait for retirement to take a big adventureA plan is a starting point but it's ok to change and adapt themThe less you know about a place, the more it can surprise youPeople will help you, almost everywhere, almost every time.Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.Fear of the unknown is usually worse than the unknown itself.Shared goals matter more than shared stats.Hard days don't last, but you will have hard days on big adventuresYou don't need a year to have an adventure.Be sure to give Katy and Alan a follow via their account @CycleTheLongWayHome Check out the Manzanita Cradle from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Guest: Allison Dunn, Executive Business Coach, Founder of Deliberate Directions, Host of the Deliberate Leaders Podcast, Author of Think First: Stop Being the Bottleneck. Start Building Thinkers.Episode summaryAllison Dunn has spent thirty years coaching entrepreneurs and executives — over a thousand of them — and has just written her first book. But this conversation is about so much more than a business framework.Allison's premise: the most capable, most driven leaders eventually become the very bottleneck holding their organizations back. Not because they're failing — because they're succeeding in exactly the way that made them successful in the first place. They keep having the answers. And in doing so, they unintentionally teach everyone around them to stop thinking.Laurie and Allison dig into the five strategic thinking methods in Think First — and why the book reads less like a typical business book and more like a practical manual you'll actually use. But the conversation goes much deeper than the framework. Allison opens up about writing the book in the wake of losing her husband Mark and, shortly after, her mother — and what that loss taught her about legacy, about outgrowing an old version of herself, and about finally clarifying what actually matters now.This one is for anyone leading a team, a family, a household, or just their own life — and tired of being the only one solving every problem.What we cover in this episodeAllison's origin story: getting into a New England prep school at 16, being told no by her parents, and the single question her future father-in-law asked that changed the trajectory of her lifeThe unlikely, full-circle story of how Allison ended up relaunching Deliberate Directions, the same company originally founded by her late husband's fatherWhy Allison wrote Think First now, and the personal loss that made the timing undeniableThe core premise: why becoming "the answer person" is the most common — and most dangerous — habit of successful leadersMethod One: Clarify What Matters — why most of us are achieving goals without ever stepping back to ask if they're still the right goalsThe difference between addition and multiplication, and why most leaders (and most of us, in life) keep adding instead of finding leverageThe Post-it note on Allison's computer: "Is this urgent or is this important?"  and how that single question changes daily decision-makingWhy having all the answers is, in Allison's words, "the worst thing you could possibly have" as a leaderA generational shift in how leaders approach balance, autonomy, and contribution ...and what Gen X is learning from the generation coming up behind themThe identity piece: why letting go of "I have to have all the answers" is so difficult, and what it actually requiresAllison's reflection on outgrowing the version of herself who had a five-year plan with Mark, and what it looks like to rebuild clarity after profound lossWhat Mark would say about Think First being out in the worldQuotable moments"Could you give it the possibility that you could earn the tuition without your parents?" — the question that changed Allison's life at 16"Having all the answers is the worst thing you could possibly have" as a leader."Is this adding or is this multiplying?""I've outgrown the old version of myself.""Too many people hold onto the version of themselves that someone else expected them to be... as things change, letting those old versions go and getting back on track to clarify what matters.""It's not my job" — on no longer carrying the weight of what other people think."It's about the journey. And when you have the time, take it."Resources + links mentioned→ Think First: Stop Being the Bottleneck. Start Building Thinkers by Allison Dunn → Deliberate Directions → The Deliberate Leaders Podcast — hosted by Allison Dunn, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify → Connect with Allison on LinkedIn and on InstagramConnect with the School of Midlife → Apply for the BEST LIFE Mastermind → Book a 15-minute call with LaurieIf this episode resonated, the most meaningful thing you can do is share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and know that Laurie reads every single one.

You left corporate to gain freedom, so why does your business feel like the most demanding boss you've ever had?In this episode, Joe walks Carly through the brand-new Life-First Solopreneur Manifesto: a short, no-nonsense framework built from everything they've learned working with thousands of solopreneurs across 300+ episodes.They dig into "the ownership trap": what happens when you build a business around your skills instead of the life you actually want to live. The result? A business that consumes you instead of one you own.In this episode:Why 65% of people start businesses for freedom, but 80% end up losing sleep over themThe three root causes of the ownership trap: no life-first design, no commitment system, and no plan to evolveThe "accountability gap" and why running your business out of your inbox is quietly failing youThe one question that reframes everything: What does your Tuesday look like?How to build a business that serves your life instead of the other way aroundThis isn't a motivation problem. It's a design problem, and it's fixable.We want to hear from you: Carly@LifeStarr.com or Joe@LifeStarr.com (LifeStarr with two R's)Find the full manifesto here: https://www.lifestarr.com/life-first-manifestoIf this episode struck a chord, leave us a five-star review and share it with a fellow solopreneur who needs to hear it.

What happens to all those leads marketing works so hard to generate? More often than not, they go cold. According to Nishi Seth, Industry & Solutions Marketing Lead for Google Cloud APAC, this isn't a niche problem. It's one of the most persistent challenges across B2B, regardless of company size or sophistication. In this episode, Shahin sits down with Nishi to unpack the real reasons leads stall between marketing and sales, from qualification gaps to missing context, and what it actually takes to fix them. Nishi shares battle-tested lessons from scaling Google Cloud's marketing-to-sales motion across APAC, including how AI is transforming BDR productivity right now. Guest Introduction Nishi Seth is the Industry & Solutions Marketing Lead for Google Cloud APAC at Google, with over 20 years of experience across cloud technology, financial services, and travel. She has held senior marketing roles at American Express and British Airways, and is a recognised B2B marketing leader across the Asia-Pacific region. Key Topics Why leads go cold: the two root causes (qualification gaps and context gaps) and why even the most sophisticated B2B organisations struggle with themThe three pillars of an optimised marketing-to-sales handover: lead quality, context, and a continuous review and feedback loopWhy BDRs are the critical bridge between marketing and sales, and how to assess whether your BDR function is actually workingHow MQL definitions should evolve over time: Google Cloud's journey from basic demographic scoring to 48+ real-time intent signals, including account-level qualificationWhat providing context to BDRs really means: enablement calls, campaign-specific opening scripts, and cadences tailored to how each lead engagedThe key metrics that reveal handover health: SAL acceptance rates, SAL-to-SQL conversion, number of outreach touches, and lead velocityHow AI is changing BDR productivity: using automation for low-intent lead follow-up, real-time AI assistants during live sales calls, and AI-powered account research at scaleNishi's rapid-fire take: "strong opinions, loosely held," using AI to boost your own marketing productivity, and why simplifying complexity in B2B is what excites her most Resources & Links Google Cloud — Nishi's base for all real-world examples discussed, from MQL definition evolution to AI-powered BDR toolingGoogle Gemini — Nishi's go-to research tool in place of following influencers; she also used it to prepare for this episode Contact & Credits Host: Shahin Hoda Guest: Nishi Seth Produced by: Shahin Hoda and Alexander Hipwell Edited by: Alexander Hipwell Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder APAC's B2B Growth Podcast is Presented by xGrowth

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.---

Have you ever hit the snooze button on something you knew you needed to deal with, and then watched the consequences pile up? In today's episode, I'm digging into one of the most overlooked truths in Scripture: time is a governor over our lives, and the wise are the ones who know what time it is. Drawing from 1 Chronicles 12:32, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:15-17, and the tragic stories of Hezekiah's Judah (Isaiah 22) and King David (2 Samuel 11-12), I walk through what happens when we ignore the "set times" God has placed over our lives, and what it looks like to live awake, alert, and ready for the Lord's return. In this episode, you'll hear: Why "knowing what time it is" is a mark of biblical wisdom (and what happens when we don't)The story of the sons of Issachar, and what it means to have "understanding of the times"How Judah's leaders did all the right things in the wrong order, and what it cost themThe domino effect of King David's one moment of ignoring God's timingWhy even the godliest among us are still bound by timeHow a "kingdom first" mindset changes the way you steward your timeA personal wake-up call to examine what season you're really in Where to Dive In: 0:00 - Do You Know What Time It Is? 2:20 - Loving God's Word: From Junk Food to Living Bread 7:00 - Time Is a Governor 11:51 - Why Everything in Life Is Ruled by the Clock 20:22 - The Sons of Issachar: Understanding the Times 27:02 - A Time for Every Matter Under Heaven 29:22 - Judah's Tragic Mistake: Wise Moves, Wrong Order 32:56 - You Did Not Look to Your Maker 40:37 - King David: A Man After God's Heart, Still Bound by Time 44:00 - The Snooze Button That Changed Everything 50:28 - The Domino Effect of Ignoring God's Timing 53:04 - The Clock Is Ticking: Salvation Is Nearer Now 58:50 - Your Personal Wake-Up Call 1:00:27 - Final Challenge and Prayer Scriptures Referenced: 1 Chronicles 12 : 32Psalm 90 : 12Ephesians 5 : 15-17Ecclesiastes 3 : 1Isaiah 22 : 8-142 Chronicles 322 Samuel 11-12Romans 13 : 11Acts 1 : 7 About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: Website: https://jaimeluce.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.pageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

The New York Knicks just ended a 53-year championship drought. And Norense was in a Brooklyn bar watching strangers from every culture, background, and walk of life — hugging, crying, screaming, and celebrating together.And God used an orange basketball to teach him something about isolation, community, and why the enemy's greatest weapon isn't your past. It's getting you alone.This episode is a raw, unscripted download from Brooklyn — part testimony, part teaching, part real talk — about what happens when you stop hiding behind the pressure to have it all figured out and start actually doing life with people.From church hurt after losing his sister, to being moved to tears by a stranger who saw him clearly, to watching Jalen Brunson silence every doubter — Norense weaves it all together into one central truth: you were never meant to do this alone.In this episode:Why the enemy's greatest strategy is isolation — and how shame, hurt, and "I'm good" keep you locked in itWhat the Knicks' championship run teaches about being counted out, staying the course, and proving doubters wrong without making it about themThe danger of pseudo-vulnerability — saying how you feel without the facts to face your fightWhy "feeling, feeling, feeling" without healing is just a cycle — and how to actually break itWhat church hurt looks like, why it's real, and how to not let it become a reason to isolate from community entirelyWhy being annoyingly curious about other people is one of the most powerful spiritual practices you haveA live testimony of being prayed over by a stranger who saw him — and breaking down in tears because God used her to say I see youKey Truth: "The enemy fights in isolation. There's no condemnation in Christ Jesus — so step in, show up, and stop letting shame keep you small."Key Verse: Hebrews 10:25 — Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another.If this episode hit you:Rate and review the Mind Bully Podcast — it helps more homes and hearts find this message.

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Transformation Tip:"The Answer to How Is Yes" — Peter BlockSometimes the biggest obstacle to growth isn't a lack of knowledge—it's waiting until we have every answer. Progress begins when we choose to move forward before the entire path is clear.In this episode of Transform Your Life, Steve Chua welcomes Dr. Lynn Priddy, President of Claremont Lincoln University, for a conversation about leadership, change, and the courage to act in uncertain times.Dr. Priddy shares the leadership philosophy that has guided her career: balancing bold vision with deep compassion for others. Together, Steve and Lynn explore what it takes to lead meaningful change, navigate failure with humility, and develop future leaders who can carry the mission forward.In This Episode:Why "The Answer to How Is Yes" is a powerful leadership mindsetThe role of compassion and patience in effective leadershipHow to lead through uncertainty without losing clarityLessons learned from failure and self-awarenessWhy leaders need people who challenge themThe balance between innovation and bringing others alongDeveloping leaders instead of becoming the bottleneckThe importance of understanding perspectives different from your ownAbout Dr. Lynn PriddyDr. Lynn Priddy is the President of Claremont Lincoln University and a recognized leader in higher education and organizational transformation. Her work focuses on developing leaders who create meaningful change through mindfulness, dialogue, collaboration, and action.Connect On Social:Podcast Facebook PageSteve Facebook Steve InstagramSteve LinkedInPete FacebookPete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

Today, I've invited The Parentologist, Dr. Kim Van Dusen, to teach us about how to make parenting easier using play. Dr. Kim Van Dusen is a licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist, and parenting expert specializing in early childhood through adolescence. With more than two decades of experience as a clinician, educator, and public speaker, she works with families to support emotional regulation, positive behavior, and stronger parent–child relationships. In her book, Parenting Through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication, Dr. Kim walks parents through 3 evidence-based modalities: play therapy, solution-focused therapy, and positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).We're talking about ways you can bring more play into your life and how to and turn charged moments into connection.Read the full show notes at www.calmmamacoaching.com/blogYou'll Learn:Why play is such a powerful parenting tool4 common myths about play - and the truth behind themThe moment when Dr. Kim leaned into play with her kids and why it still stands out in her memory years laterHow to fit “purposeful play pockets” into everyday lifeConnect with Dr. Kim: Get the book: Parenting Through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive CommunicationFollow her on IG @TheParentologistLearn more about Dr. Kim's work on her websiteListen to The Parentologist podcastFree Resources:Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Cheat Sheet!In this free guide you'll discover:✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you've started (This one thing will get you calm.)✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!)✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.)✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!)Download the Stop Yelling Cheat Sheet hereConnect With Darlynn:Book a complimentary session with DarlynnLearn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.comFollow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tipsRate and review the podcast on Itunes

In this episode, marketing strategist and entrepreneur Sean Garner joins the show to discuss how AI is changing the landscape of marketing for dental practices. Sean outlines the evolving definition of SEO, now known as Search Everywhere Optimization, emphasizing the need for practices to show up wherever patients are searching, from Google to ChatGPT and social platforms. He breaks down the four main pillars of SEO: technical SEO, user experience, content, and authority, explaining how each is critical to digital visibility and practice growth.The conversation covers common pitfalls of relying solely on external marketing agencies, highlighting the importance of strong collaboration between dentists and marketers for authentic, unique content. Sean provides practical solutions for time-strapped practitioners, including the use of CEO time and video podcasts to generate content that reflects their expertise. The episode wraps up with actionable advice on website audits, collaboration strategies, and why balancing AI tools with human context gives practices an edge in a competitive market.To find out more and connect with Sean, visit: www.SeanGarner.co/BeyondBitewingsKey Topics Discussed:Shifts in marketing driven by AI and new search behaviorsThe evolution from traditional SEO to Search Everywhere OptimizationThe four pillars of effective SEO: technical, user experience, content, and authorityCommon pitfalls in outsourcing marketing and how to avoid themThe importance of authentic, unique content versus generic AI-generated articlesStrategies for collaborating with marketing agencies and maximizing owner inputThe value of CEO time and content repurposing through video podcastsTools and approaches to auditing website technical SEO and content structureCollaborating with other practitioners for increased authority and visibilityDifferentiation, competition, and mindset for practice growth

In this episode, I talk with Josh Dillingham, founder of Playing Injured, men's wellness advocate, and former college athlete, to discuss identity, self-belief, and navigating major life transitions. Josh opens up about how losing his athlete identity affected his confidence, sense of purpose, and direction in life—and what it took to rebuild from the inside out. We dive into the practical mindset shifts required to create strength and clarity amid uncertainty, exploring what it truly means to trust yourself when old definitions of success no longer apply.Key HighlightsThe moment many men face after success fades, and why it can feel so disorientingHow self-limiting beliefs quietly take over during transitions, and what interrupts themThe role mentors play in helping you recognize strengths you can't see aloneWhy authenticity is cultivated through action and feedback, not isolationThe subtle difference between real masculinity and the version that drains men of energyJosh's insights remind us that growth comes from taking action, facing uncertainty, and learning from each step. If you're ready to explore your true identity, reconnect with your enthusiasm, and show up authentically in every area of life, this conversation is for you.Josh's linkshttps://www.youtube.com/@playinginjuredhttps://www.instagram.com/playinginjuredLiked this episode? Share it with a family member, friend, or colleague!Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review.Connect with John Geraghty:Website: https://john-geraghty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-geraghtyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngeraghty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachjohngeraghty/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-GeraghtyLearn about The Flow Cultivator program: https://theflowcultivator.com/Grab a copy of The Prism of Perspective Book here: https://a.co/d/f5Lfqbn___________©℗2024 & beyond by John Geraghty. All Rights Reserved.

Most salon owners who struggle with their team have never stopped to ask whether the problem starts with them. Salon management is one of the hardest parts of running a salon business, and most people learn it by trial and error, often at the expense of their team's morale and their own sanity. In this episode, I'm sharing five things that will make you a more effective manager and leader, starting with a distinction that changes everything.If your team feels stuck, resistant, or disengaged, this episode will help you figure out why, and what to do about it. You'll finish with a clearer picture of what good leadership in a salon actually looks like, and a few things you can start doing differently this week.IN THIS EPISODE:Why managing people and leading people are two completely different things, and why it mattersThe real reason your team might not be doing what you ask, and why that starts with youHow to delegate properly so that people build confidence, not dependencyWhy your job as a leader is not to motivate your team but to stop demotivating themThe simple habits around accessibility and attention that build trust faster than any team meetingHow to create a culture where your team starts asking "what else can we do?" instead of "that's not my job"EPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction: are you actually a good salon manager? [00:30] The difference between managing people and leading people [01:17] Why your two main objectives as a leader pull in different directions [02:13] Why people need a completely different approach to processes and systems [02:41] Point one: designing a system that sets your whole team up to succeed [04:00] Point two: learning to delegate properly, and what that actually means [05:38] Why team culture problems are ultimately a leadership problem [07:19] The goal of getting your team to think more like an owner [08:32] Point three: why motivation is not what you think it is [10:28] The habits, traditions, and systems that shape team morale [11:16] Point four: being accessible when your team needs you most [12:25] Point five: the power of paying full attention in the moment [13:24] Final thoughts on building people with unlimited potentialWant MORE to help you GROW?

Content notes: This episode contains discussions of trauma, addiction, mental health, and psychedelic-assisted healing. Steve shares his personal experiences and perspectives. This conversation is not intended as medical, psychological, or professional treatment advice. Listeners seeking support should consult qualified healthcare or mental health professionals.What happens when the masks that helped you survive start keeping you from truly living?Ashanti Branch sits down with Steve Sapourn, host of The Neuro's Journey, to explore childhood trauma, addiction, healing, and nervous system regulation. Steve shares how his journey from survival to success led him toward deeper self-understanding, purpose, and transformation.Together, they discuss how trauma shows up in classrooms, why behavior is often communication, and how one caring educator can change a life.This episode is a reminder that healing happens through choices, connection, and the courage to uncover your light.How childhood trauma shapes the nervous system and influences behaviorWhy some students act out while others hide their pain behind achievementThe connection between addiction, survival, and emotional regulationWhat educators can learn from students who struggle to sit still or stay engagedThe life-changing impact of one teacher who truly sees a studentWhy success, money, and achievement don't always heal emotional woundsThe difference between surviving and truly livingHow shame can keep people disconnected from themselves and othersThe role of community, reflection, and vulnerability in healingWhy apologizing can strengthen relationships instead of weakening themThe importance of regulating your own nervous system before helping othersHow uncovering your inner light can create positive change for everyone around youConnect with Steve SapournWebsite: stevesapourn.comPodcast: The Neuro's JourneyFollow Steve for conversations about trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, personal transformation, and the healing journey that helps people move from survival to purpose.Connect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/ #UnMASKingWithMaleEducators #MaleEducators #MillionMaskMovement #EverForwardClub  #FromSurvivalToPurpose #UncoverYourLight #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #NervousSystemHealing 

Some conversations aren't planned.They're lived.In this special episode, Jay sits down with one of the most familiar voices in Culture Matters Podcast history, Andrew Berman, for what may be their most personal conversation yet. A longtime friend, collaborator, and recurring guest, Andrew opens up about his recent cancer diagnosis, the lessons he's learning through treatment, and how adversity has a way of clarifying what matters most. What begins as a discussion about health quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of leadership, priorities, responsibility, and the signals we often ignore in both life and business.Together, Jay and Andrew explore:Why leaders often ignore the warning signs right in front of themThe parallels between listening to your body and listening to your organizationHow customers, employees, culture, and financials constantly communicate with leadershipThe relationship between urgency, priorities, and intentional livingWhy entrepreneurship can create health blind spotsThe challenge of balancing family, faith, career, community, and personal wellnessHow adversity reshapes perspective and creates clarityThe importance of being honest about what you're going throughWhat Andrew has learned from becoming more visible over the last six yearsWhy growth often begins when we stop hidingOne of the most powerful themes throughout the conversation is the idea that leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about paying attention.Paying attention to your health.Paying attention to your people.Paying attention to the signals that something needs your attention before it becomes a crisis. Andrew shares how a small lump that initially seemed insignificant became a reminder that even the most driven professionals can delay addressing what's right in front of them. His story becomes a powerful metaphor for organizations that ignore customer feedback, employee concerns, or cultural warning signs until they can no longer be ignored. The conversation also reflects on Andrew's evolution from someone who once preferred staying behind the scenes to becoming one of the mortgage industry's most recognizable voices and connectors. Through years of interviews, leadership conversations, and community building, he has helped countless professionals learn from one another and share their stories. This episode is about perspective.It's about friendship.It's about vulnerability.And it's about remembering that while success matters, health, relationships, and the people around us matter even more.If you've ever struggled with priorities, ignored a warning sign, or needed a reminder to pay attention to what truly matters, this conversation is for you.And if you're a longtime listener, you'll quickly understand why Andrew Berman remains the most frequent guest in Culture Matters Podcast history.

This week on The Insanely Dangerous Retropodshow, Dangerous Dave flies solo once again for a massive deep dive into one of the most explosive, rebellious and underrated bands of the entire 2000s…SUM 41!From the skate-punk chaos of Fat Lip and In Too Deep to the darker emotional edge of Chuck and Underclass Hero, Dange explores the full history of the Canadian pop-punk legends who helped define an entire generation.This huge episode covers:The origins of Sum 41The rise of Deryck Whibley and the bandThe classic lineup and personalitiesTheir wild MTV image and music videosThe evolution from comedy punk to heavier emotional rockThe loyal fanbase that grew up alongside themThe band's lasting influence on modern pop-punk and alternative rockDangerous Dave also delivers a full Dangerous Deep Dive review of every Sum 41 album released up to 2010, including detailed song reviews and ratings, favourite tracks, underrated gems and how the band evolved musically over the years.Albums covered include:All Killer No FillerDoes This Look Infected?ChuckUnderclass HeroScreaming Bloody MurderThis week's retro segments include:What Happened Way Back When – 2000 Edition5 lesser-known songs from 20005 underrated movies from 20005 forgotten TV shows from 2000Retro Headlines UK & USBack in the Ads – 2001Dangerously UnderratedOne Season WonderToybox Time Machine – 2004Retro Rumble – Sum 41 vs Blink-182Better Than / Worse ThanDanger Zone – Why Sum 41 Still MatterDangerous Dave also reflects on the early 2000s era itself — the music channels, skate culture, wallet chains, Tony Hawk games, MSN Messenger and the absolute madness of growing up during the pop-punk boom.And to close the episode?Dange teases next week's show as TIDRP heads into full-on 90s cartoon insanity…Biker Mice From Mars!Motorbikes, explosions, mutant mice and pure retro chaos await next time on The Insanely Dangerous Retropodshow!

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comEvery meeting you lead is also a reputation event—and a leadership audition: people leave judging not only the meeting, but you. This episode of 97% Effective takes aim at the mother of all time sinks at work: meetings. Host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Chris Fenning about his latest book, Effective Meetings: Great Results, Less Pain, Every Time. They cover the practical essentials — how to open a meeting, keep it on track, and manage people who derail it — but also the issues most leaders avoid: the silent reputational hit you take when you run a bad meeting, why AI can summarize meetings but cannot fix the human judgment behind them, and when the best meeting is no meeting at all. If people quietly complain about meetings in your company — or, let's be honest, the ones you run — this episode will give you practical ways to make them sharper, shorter, and more useful.SHOW NOTESMichael and Chris demoTPO in real time (Topic-Purpose-Output)The forgotten second step: checking that everyone is aligned The real reason he wrote his latest bookWhy meetings were the next workplace problem Chris had to tackleThe hidden “meeting tax”: how bad meetings drain time, money, attention, morale, and credibilityCalculating the tangible dollar cost of a bad meetingCalculating the intangible cost -- to your reputation – from running a bad meetingCompanies have spending controls, but no controls over calling people into meetings that don't produce anythingThe shocking MIT stats: online shopping, mobile games, and proof that many people shouldn't be in the meeting at allBefore the meeting: Keys to preparationThe single biggest impact you can makeWhy AI can take notes and see patterns– but cannot decide why your meeting existsWhy Chris thinks agendas are not the “quick fix” solution to improving your meetingsDon't schedule a meeting unless you can first answer three pointsHow everything – who you invite, how you invite them and how you run the meeting -- all starts with TPO (Topic-Purpose-Output)Three questions to ask to determine if you even need a meetingPreparation is valuable – and doesn't have to be a time suck During the meeting: How to keep it from going off the railsTop tip about running a virtual meetingWays to improve how you show up on camera onlineManaging the person who disrupts and derails your meetingWhat to do when a meeting feels good, but it is not advancingHow to cut someone off without becoming the office Darth Vader Practical gems“Finding your sweet spot” – the healthy middle ground between Micromanager and Lord of ChaosTop tip on making meetings better if you don't lead themThe 97% Effective way to nudge a bad meeting leader: leave Chris's book on their deskThe next exciting project for Chris BIO AND LINKSChris Fenning helps professionals master their communication at work. Whether it is helping experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, or simply being able to start a message clearly. Chris's practical methods are used in organisations like Google, JP Morgan, and NATO, and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review. He is also the author of four award-winning books on communication and training that have sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Find out how Chris can help you at www.chrisfenning.com Connect with ChrisWebsite: https://chrisfenning.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/His book, Effective Meetings: https://mybook.to/effective-meetingsHis Online courses: https://chris-fenning.thinkific.com/ Organizations, People and Resources ReferencedMIT findings--To meet or not to meet: https://tinyurl.com/p8kmev7eChris on 97% Effective discussing his blockbuster book (100,000 copies sold), The First Minute: https://tinyurl.com/2934nc7fChris on 97% Effective: How to Write Effective Emails: https://tinyurl.com/yw3uxbfhFlowtrace: https://www.flowtrace.coHow to Read the Room When You're Not in the Room: https://changwenderoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/zoom-lives-how-to-read-the-room-when-youre-not-in-the-room-ie-insights.pdfVinh Giang, referenced by Chris for his demo on virtual camera framing: https://www.vinhgiang.com More from 97% EffectiveMichael's Award-winning Book: Get Promoted: What You're Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode pulls back the curtain on the AI gold rush, the data centers, the water bills, the NDAs, and what it all means for rural communities that rarely have a seat at the table.AI sounds like the future, but the costs are landing unevenly, especially outside major cities. Heidi and Joel join Dr. Emily Bender and Dr. Alex Hanna to dig into the real, and rarely discussed, toll of our digital infrastructure boom, from secretive corporate deals to environmental strain, and ask the question nobody in Silicon Valley wants answered: who actually pays the price?In this episode:The gap between AI hype and reality, and why it mattersData centers sprouting faster than the regulations meant to govern themThe true costs to energy, water, and local infrastructure that corporations aren't advertisingPublic resistance, NDA nightmares, and the political pressure to build fastWhy regulation hasn't kept pace and how communities are pushing backThe risks of AI overreliance, hallucinations, and why source-checking mattersWhere international regulation stands and the gap in U.S. policyGuests:Emily Bender - Twitter | University ProfileAlex Hanna's WebsiteDAIR InstituteThe AI boom isn't slowing down, but neither are the people asking the hard questions. Tune in, get informed, and maybe think twice before you trust the hype.The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject).

Peptides are everywhere right now. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Froese to break down the science, hype, controversy, and future of peptides in a way that actually makes sense.We talk about:What peptides areWhat the FDA has to say about themThe difference between peptides and traditional medicationsRecovery, muscle growth, sleep, inflammation & fat lossThe peptide research blowing Dr. Froese's mind right nowThe future of personalized medicineWomen, hormones & peptides during perimenopauseGLP-1s & metabolic healthWhether you're peptide-curious or highly skeptical, this episode will absolutely make you think differently about what's possible.https://www.drafroese.com/This Is Not Covered:  https://www.youtube.com/@drafroese(00:00:46) Welcome Dr. Froese to the Podcast(00:01:58) The FDA “ban” & why peptides moved to the gray market(00:05:15) Why Dr. Ashley left traditional medicine(00:09:44) What peptides actually ARE explained simply(00:14:30) Muscle building, recovery & growth hormone peptides(00:16:32) Are peptides reversing aging?(00:19:38) Where people are getting peptides (00:25:55) The pricing and will they be covered by insurance(00:27:47) The research blowing Dr. Ashley's mind right now(00:34:00) Addressing the risks and concerns some have(00:37:56) Women, hormones, perimenopause & personalized medicine(00:45:40) Rundown of the most popular peptides(00:56:10) Injections vs pills(01:04:05) Where to find Dr. FroeseWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, recorded out in the New Mexico desert at ChiliPalooza, Jordan Crawford makes a blunt case to B2B SaaS: the methodologies you built your career on are about to age out, and the only way through is to get your hands on Claude Code.Jordan's spent his whole job lately doing one thing: teaching clients to work with AI. And what he's found cuts against almost everything sales and marketing teams currently do.What this episode covers:Why the constraint on building things isn't budget or headcount anymore, it's imaginationThe SDR question every revenue leader is asking today: we went all-in, we see the volume, and we don't know what's working...so now what?How Jordan rebuilds prospecting strategies from what customers actually did, not what a rep thinks they wantWhy being wrong fast and cheap beats being right slowly: "you can beat any grandmaster if you get two moves to their one"The truth about a sloppier world, and why polish is no longer the pointWhy the gap between people who are great at this and people who are bad at it comes down to how you think, not skillWhy the "graybeards" built on ten-year-old playbooks are going away, and what replaces themThe people who get in the tool will build things the graybeards can't imagine. The ones who don't will spend the next few years explaining a methodology nobody's buying.-----------------------------------------------------

Grandpa Bill overviews:-The Hidden Power of Routine and how Most people overlook how simple habits can transform their daily energy and mental flow—until now. Grandpa Bill reveals his surprisingly effective routines rooted in ancient wisdom and modern practices, helping you tap into peak states of vitality every single day.This episode breaks down Grandpa Bill's unique approach to daily rituals—like powerful meditation, intentional breathing, and curated music—to elevate your consciousness and resilience. He shares how supplementing these practices with insights from astrology and herbal history makes a transformative difference, especially if you're juggling a hectic schedule or recovering from brain trauma.You'll discover:How Grandpa Bill's “Flow State” music session creates a built-in mental metronome to sustain focusThe significance of spring water and ancient herbal traditions in maintaining physical healthPractical uses of acronym-based routines like KAVE COGS for boosting memory and wellnessInsights from astrology on upcoming energetic shifts and how to navigate themThe role of community and continuous learning in personal growthHow do you incorporate ancient wisdom into your daily routine?What small habit has made the biggest impact on your mental clarity?

Most marketing fails before a single ad is made. Not because the execution is bad, but because teams leap straight to tactics and skip the strategy underneath. Ben Norman calls the result "busy fools": lots of activity, very little impact.Ben, Strategy Director at Principles Agency and host of Marketing Room 101, joins Chris and Will to break down what brand strategy actually is, why so many senior marketers get it wrong, and how to do it properly without drowning in 20-page decks and brand "salad bowls".What you'll learn:The simplest definition of strategy you'll hear, using Ben's "person and product" modelWhy diagnosis comes before strategy, and strategy before tactics (borrowed from the ancient Greeks)The Three Cs framework: customer, company, competition, and why every problem comes back to themThe "bow tie" method for distilling a mountain of insight down to a single wordWhy you should think in alternatives, not competitors (a Snickers competes with doing nothing, not just a KitKat)The McCafé anti-poncery campaign and what makes it a masterclass in positioningWhy "channel neutrality" matters, and why SEO, GEO and AEO are all just "search"How strategic thinking applies to everything from cleaning your house to running the countryPlus Ben serves up his now-famous Menu of Mistakes, including the £70k pitch that got away, the food shoot where he forgot to book the art director and styled it out by pretending he was one, and the Wally the Whale mascot meltdown at Wetherby Racecourse that ruined childhoods and lost punters their bets.The conversation closes with the three things Ben would banish from marketing right now: tiny microphones, people misusing the word "omnichannel", and the damage social media is doing to society.Chapters:0:00 Intro 1:15 Building a podcast with Room 101 4:35 Mini MBA and marketing basics 7:40 What strategy really means 12:35 The Three Cs and the bow tie 17:55 Listening first and field research 21:00 Knowing when insight is enough 24:55 McCafé and anti-poncery positioning 29:10 Strategy thinking in daily life 34:45 False binaries and channel neutrality 39:35 What communications means in practice 42:25 The menu of marketing mistakes 46:30 Wally the Whale mascot meltdown 51:05 The missing art director food shoot 54:40 Three things to banish now 57:35 Social media harm and regulationConnect with Ben Norman on LinkedInSend us Fan Mail Is your strategy still right in 2026? Book a free 15-min no obligation discovery call with our host:

Denim should be the easiest thing in our closet — we wear it almost every single day — but somehow it's the category that humbles us the most. We've all had that experience of walking into a department store, trying on ten pairs of jeans, and leaving with none.I'm joined by Lindsay Davidson Paley, founder of Lenny, the LA vintage denim store that has become a destination for anyone looking for their perfect pair. After spending an afternoon in her store and walking out with jeans I actually love, I wanted to sit down with her to demystify everything about denim — from why fit feels impossible right now, to what to actually look for when you're vintage shopping, to the conversation you should be having with your tailor.In this episode, we get into:Why finding jeans that fit feels harder than ever (and the fit model problem nobody talks about)Vanity sizing and why you're a 24 in one brand and a 26 in anotherThe single most important thing to know before you shop for jeans (hint: your measurements)Why Lindsay's a firm believer in dressing for your body — and the one rule jeans don't get to breakThe Levi's 501 lore: why everyone wants them, why they don't work on everyone, and how to actually wear themThe viral "size up three in the new 501s" hack — and whether it actually worksThe three non-negotiables Lindsay looks for when sourcing vintage denim (original hem, wash, distressing)Why the original hem is sacred and what to tell your tailor so you never lose itThe case against skinny jeans (and why America is the only country that agrees)Why a dark wash is the most universally flattering and elevatingThe crotch test — Lindsay's #1 tell for whether a pair of jeans is actually right for youHow to know when a pair is workable for tailoring vs. when to put them backWhether $700 jeans are worth it and what you're actually paying forThe best modern denim brands worth investing in (Agolde, Citizens, The Row's Yale Alaw, Khaite, Reformation)The best pregnancy jean (and the Levi's Low Loose nobody can stop wearing)Why denim is officially a neutral — and what it says about fashion that Chanel, Celine, and Gucci are all sending jeans down the runwayPlus, on Let's Get You Dressed: what to actually wear to a spring baby shower when you're not a floral dress girlConnect with Lindsey Davidson Paley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withlovelenny/Let's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Most leaders are trained to perform, strategize, and execute, but there's one skill almost nobody teaches, and it's the difference between leaders who get compliance and leaders who earn devotion. It's called presence, and it has surprisingly little to do with focus.In this episode, Josh sits down with high performance coach Dr. Mark Matthews to break down the Present Protocol, a framework for leading with deep presence at work and at home. Here's what they get into:The "leadership gap" almost no one talks about, and why being focused on someone is not the same as being present with themThe one-line distinction between focus and presence that reframes how you show up as a leaderThe two phases of the Present Protocol, starting with the four capacities of deep presence that most high performers skip right pastWhy presence is the antidote to the loneliness so many founders feel even when they're surrounded by a team every dayThe skill that separates leaders who manage people from leaders who actually move themHow Josh is applying this in the three "home base" areas of his life: his team, his customers, and his familyThe hardest capacity to master, the one that asks you to suspend judgment in real time (Josh shares a 6:30 a.m. story from that very morning)This isn't woo woo, and it isn't another time management hack. It's the relational skill that changes how your team, your customers, and your family experience you. If you've ever felt present on paper but somehow still not connected, this is the episode that makes it click.Connect with Dr. Mark Matthews on Instagram @facemyfear or on LinkedIn as Dr. Mark Matthews. Want to go deeper? Go back to episode 231, "Are You Addicted to Achievement and the Hidden Cost of High Performance."Loved this episode? Drop us a rating because we're going for #1 ecommerce podcast in the world and every single rating moves the needle.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-► Visit Our Website For Training and Resources► Leave Us An Honest Rating, Email An Image Of Your Rating To team@theecommercealley.com, We'll Send You A $10 Amazon Gift Card As An Appreciation Gift!► Learn About Our Mentorship Program For Ecom Brands Making Over $10k/month► Checkout Our Software, Breezeway - Never Second-Guess Your Meta Ads Again►  Follow Josh on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | 

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

Your great employee just became a bad leader... what happened?This episode unpacks why even the best employees aren't fit for leadership and how to tell if you've promoted the wrong person. From the traits that make a good lead to awkward demotions, you'll learn how to avoid expensive mistakes (and what to do when you've already made one).Topics discussed:Why great employee struggle in leadership rolesHow to tell if someone's in the wrong seatThe yearly leadership "invite"How to demote without losing themThe accountability chart that takes you out of every decisionAn exercise that reveals how unclear your roles really areSkills that every lead needsThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comJoin our Newest and Best Coaching Program, Click Here for More Information Use the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance Marketing by Clicking HereTake Control of Your Practice and Your LifeWe help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

What happens when you stop treating mindset like fluffy self-help bullshit… and actually start embodying it?In this episode of the Embodied Baddie Podcast, I'm joined by boutique owner and absolute powerhouse Gretchen Hilley for a conversation about business growth, nervous system shifts, identity work, and what it really looks like to build massive success without apologizing for it.Gretchen shares how she went from being a teacher to building a wildly successful boutique doing $800K–$1M months with a lean team — and why none of it started with “better strategy.”It started with changing the way she thought, felt, and showed up.We talk about the difference between repeating affirmations and actually believing you're the kind of woman who gets to have the life and business she wants. We also dive into the uncomfortable reality that sometimes your growth requires outgrowing old thought patterns, environments, and even people.This episode is part mindset, part embodiment, part permission slip.And honestly? It's one of those conversations that will probably have you side-eyeing your own limiting beliefs by the end of it.In This Episode We Talk About:Gretchen's transition from teacher to boutique ownerThe mindset shifts that helped scale her business in a massive wayWhy affirmations don't work if your body doesn't believe themThe difference between mindset work and embodiment workBreaking patterns of negativity and scarcityLearning to receive success without guilt or minimizing yourselfWhy rest, hobbies, and intentional downtime actually matterTurning jealousy into inspiration instead of self-sabotageBuilding a business that supports your life — not consumes itOne of the Biggest Takeaways:You can't build an expansive life while constantly operating from contraction.Growth isn't just about strategy.It's about capacity.It's about identity.It's about becoming the version of yourself who can actually hold the success you say you want.Connect with Gretchen:Shop Rolling Ranch BoutiqueFollow Gretchen on Instagram: @GretchenHilleyIf this episode hit for you, screenshot it, share it to Instagram, and tag us so we can see what landed most.And if you're sitting there realizing your business growth requires a deeper internal shift too… welcome.You're exactly who this work is for.

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Click here to send Lisa a message.In this episode, I'm sharing why your home office might be the reason you're feeling stuck in your career—and exactly how to fix it.What You'll Learn:How the Ba Gua map reveals what's missing in your home (and your life)Why a missing career gua can block opportunities, even when you're ready for themThe real story behind a brilliant client who couldn't break through—until we realigned her spaceHow to locate your career gua in your home using the three-gate methodThe nine energy centers in your home and what each one governsSmall, powerful shifts that bring career energy into alignment (no major renovation needed)Why your home is either supporting your goals or creating obstaclesHow to think about feng shui as a sliding scale, not good vs. badKey Topics Covered:Ba Gua map and the nine guasCareer gua location and activationThree-gate method for feng shuiEnergetic space clearingHome office alignmentOpportunity activationColor choices for the front door (blues and blacks)Plants, lighting, and awareness as tools for energy shiftHow to use your front door (the mouth of chi)Resources Mentioned:Free 15-minute discovery call on Lisa's websiteThe Aligned at Home Collective membership group ($19.97/month, intro pricing)Aligned at Home workbook (free with membership)Timestamps: 00:02 - Welcome and upcoming offerings 02:22 - Introduction to today's topic: home office and career breakthrough 04:47 - The Ba Gua map explained 06:45 - Understanding the nine guas and energy centers 09:10 - How life shows up in your physical space 11:18 - The client's story: missing career gua and the fixes we implemented 12:45 - Small shifts that create powerful change 14:37 - Closing thoughts on alignment and opportunitySupport the showThanks so much for listening to Feng Shui Living!Make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast here:www.purelivingwithlisamorton.com

At some point, every founder runs into reality.Not just the pitch or the vision. But the part where it breaks, gets hard, and no one is coming to fix it for you.This is where most companies are decided.Paige Craig (Managing Founder & Partner at Outlander VC) joins guest host Sam Gray to break down how he evaluates founders in defense tech: how conviction is earned, what stands out early, and what separates the teams worth betting on.What's happening on the Second Front:What earns a first check (and what doesn't)Insight, obsession, and character—and why they matter more than experienceHow strong teams handle setbacks vs. hide from themThe reality of founder dynamics as companies growWhere defense tech is going—and who's going to build it?Connect with PaigeLinkedIn: Paige CraigConnect with SamLinkedIn: Sam Gray 

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.In this episode, Ken and Graham dive into one of the most overlooked parts of living with diabetes: the stories, beliefs, and identity patterns we create over time.What starts as a conversation about childhood experiences, sports, discipline, and self-worth evolves into a much deeper discussion about how people approach diabetes management—and why so many struggle with consistency, burnout, and decision-making.Ken opens up about growing up without a strong male role model, feeling like he had to figure everything out alone, and how those experiences shaped the way he approached school, sports, and eventually diabetes. The conversation connects these personal experiences directly back to Type 1 diabetes and the reality that most people naturally gravitate toward what feels easiest, most enjoyable, or least mentally exhausting.Ken and Graham also unpack:why people avoid pre-bolusing even when they know it helpsthe frustration with pumps and CGMs not being “perfect”how people pick and choose where they spend mental energyand why diabetes management has to fit into real life—not replace itThe episode finishes with a powerful hypothetical conversation:What if Ken had been diagnosed with diabetes in high school instead of adulthood?That leads into a raw and honest discussion around denial, immaturity, identity, athletics, mental health, and how different life experiences shape the way people respond to diabetes.This episode is deeply personal, reflective, and relatable for anyone who has ever struggled to balance diabetes with actually wanting to live life.

Private equity already ate HVAC and plumbing. Roofing is next, and most owners have no idea what's coming. Watch the first ever CEO Roundtable episode and subscribe for the full series.This is episode 1 of the Forge Podcast, where the people actually doing the deals talk about what it really takes to scale and exit a home service business.The conversation gets into how PE values your company, where most owners leave millions on the table, and the EBITDA math that makes 1 plus 1 equal three.At the table with Sam: Cody Klein runs CommercialRoofer.com and has helped roughly 260 roofing companies clean up sales, ops, and finance after selling his own company in the early COVID-era consolidation wave.Josh Langford is the Chief Strategist Officer, the accountant-slash-marketer who sits with founders every week and forces them to actually look at the scoreboard.Ryan Nichols, the COO, spent 20 years building Eco Roof and Solar to around $100 million, then spent three years inside a private equity fund.What you'll learn in this episode:The EBITDA multiple math that lets 1 plus 1 equal 3 (and sometimes more)Why 90 percent of PE deals collapse in due diligence and what kills themWhy half of CEOs get fired after they sell, and how to not be one of themThe four-number weekly scorecard almost no roofer is actually keepingKey man risk: the silent number that quietly destroys your valuationCEO confessions from the table about the mistakes none of them want to admit out loudThank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to The D2D Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You may also watch this podcast on YouTube!You may also follow Sam Taggart on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more nuggets on D2D and Sales Tips.

High performance without self-awareness is just a faster road to burnout. In this episode of Olympic Minds: Leadership Beyond Limits, we tackle the question most driven leaders are afraid to ask: Am I running toward success — or running from myself?Host Sherry Winn, two-time Olympian, national championship basketball coach, and author of five leadership books, sits down with Carolyn Litton — a two-decade mortgage industry veteran and transformational coach behind The Vision Project. Carolyn shares how she went from extreme burnout to nearly doubling her business by rebuilding her habits from the ground up, and why accessing flow state is not a wellness trend — it's a competitive advantage.In this episode you will learn:Why the most driven leaders are often the least self-aware — and what it's actually costing themThe three-part Vision, Ground, Grow framework for accessing flow state and peak performanceHow five minutes of daily stillness can unlock more productivity than five extra hours of hustleFrom guided meditation to breathwork, to a deceptively simple three-part framework called Vision, Ground, Grow, this episode delivers practical tools any high-performing professional can implement starting today. If you're leading at full speed but running on empty, this one is for you. Guest: Carolyn Litton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-litton-43396528/)Host: Sherry Winn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewinningleadershipcompany/)Sound: Mahesh R.Producer: Archita Puranik

The Silent Killers Bankrupting Your Business | Heather Parsons, Ex-DeloitteShe went from a rural farm to building bombs in the Air Force to sitting one seat below partner at one of the biggest accounting firms in the world. On this episode of Diversified Game, Heather Parsons, founder and CEO of Summit CFO, breaks down what it actually takes to build a profitable, durable business and why most owners wait until it is too late to get help.Heather is a first generation college grad, a real estate investor, an Air Force veteran, and now a fractional CFO who helps entrepreneurs stop leaking money and start scaling on purpose. We get into the conversations most people are too scared to have about money, mindset, family, and what happens to your business when you are gone.What you will learn in this episode:Who fractional CFO services are really for and when to bring one inWhy waiting until your books are perfect is the wrong moveThe pricing reality, from entry level support to full fractional CFO seatsHow blue collar pride keeps owners stuck doing everything themselvesWhy 82% of businesses die in the first five years and what kills themThe silent operational killers draining your profit while you sleepA players versus C players and why your best people leaveThe truth about AI, offshore talent, and the future of workHow to detach emotionally from bad vendors, bad hires, and bad habits.The succession and exit planning conversation most families avoidWhy your kids want the benefits of your business but not the workThis one turned into church more than once. If you are an entrepreneur, a veteran figuring out civilian life, or someone building something you want to last, this is the game.Connect with Heather Parsons and Summit CFOWebsite: https://thesummitcfo.com/Podcast, C-Suite Secrets: https://csuitesecrets.com/Cash flow book releasing early October, pre-order and updates at https://thesummitcfo.com/Need a consultant in your corner for media, strategy, or business positioning? That is what I do.Coleman Public Relations and Consulting FirmWebsite: https://colemanprfirm.comBook a call: https://cprfirm.as.meEmail: kc@cprfirm.comPhone: 925-367-5478If this conversation moved you, do three things. Like it. Subscribe to the channel. Share it with one person who needs it. That is how we change lives one episode at a time.Chapters (align to your final cut)0:00 Intro1:30 Who fractional CFO services are for4:00 The number one mistake, waiting too long6:00 Blue collar pride and letting others help8:00 Real pricing ranges10:00 From the farm and Air Force to Deloitte13:00 Helping clients detach emotionally17:00 AI, offshore talent, and the future of work21:00 What changes from one million to ten million24:00 Silent operational killers28:00 Paying your kids and succession planning33:00 The cash flow book and C-Suite Secrets40:00 Women in business and closing thoughts#DiversifiedGamePodcast #HeatherParsons #FractionalCFO #SummitCFO #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #CashFlow #BusinessStrategy #ExitPlanning #SuccessionPlanning #VeteranEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #FinancialFreedom #BusinessGrowth #KellenColemanDGP&100%

Understanding how to deal with a meltdown (aka Big Feeling Cycle) in the moment is a really valuable skill, but it doesn't end there. Ultimately, we want to use connected parenting and coaching conversations to prevent meltdowns in the long term. You'll Learn:The skill your kid might be lacking if they're having a lot of meltdownsWhat a coaching conversation is and why to have themThe 3 steps of a coaching conversationListen as I walk you through how to use coaching conversations in parenting to teach your child how to align their behavior with your family's values and manage the way they think, feel, and act. ----------------------------------Kids aren't born knowing about time, money, manners, or managing their emotions. Over the course of parenting and raising them, you're teaching them how the world works, how feelings work, how their bodies work, how time works, how money works. This is parenting. And our goal is to do it in a thoughtful, respectful way.What is a Coaching Conversation?Basically, a coaching conversation is a teaching conversation that coaches your kids toward new skills, new values, and new concepts for understanding how things work in the world.One way to think of it is that a coaching conversation replaces a lecture. It's more collaborative. You're not talking at them, you're talking with them. To be clear, you are still the leader of your family. You still get to set the boundaries and expectations. We're not outsourcing that leadership to the child. In a traditional parenting model, the parent might respond to misbehavior by saying, "Hey, listen kid, that doesn't work. You've got to cut it out or else there's gonna be a consequence." Or they might moralize or lecture, going on and on about all the reasons that that behavior is bad and what it means.I'm sure you've responded this way yourself at times. The truth is that this is how many of us were raised. This is the only model we've had to follow. Today, I want to show you a different way.Preventing Meltdowns in the Long TermIf your child is having a lot of meltdowns, it is likely that they are lacking the SKILL of self-regulation, the skill of coping with negative emotion. How much better does it feel to know that the problem isn't that something is wrong with your kid - they're simply lacking a skill that you can help them learn and practice?In order to create long-term emotional health, we need to teach our kids the coping strategies that they need to regulate their nervous system and calm themselves down. That's where coaching conversations come in. How To Have a Coaching ConversationThere are 3 parts to any coaching or teaching conversation:Reflect on the behaviorTeach a new skill, tool, or coping strategyPractice what to do insteadBefore we dive in, remember that in order for these conversations to work, you must be as calm and neutral as possible. If you need to take a CALM break or wait until another time for the conversation, do that.Step 1: Reflect on the behavior. Use the Connection Tool to validate your child's emotions while also talking about the impact of their behavior. Help them to understand that the way they are processing their feelings is causing problems for others.As you make guesses about how your child might be feeling, phrase it as a question. This makes it more of a conversation.You can also explain to them different ways that big feelings show up for people. Some people want to run away and hide. Some people want to fight. Which way do they feel?I love using the image of feelings as a big wave that gets bigger and bigger until it crashes. Or like a race car with no brakes. This can put it into terms that your child can visualize and understand.Step 2: Teach a new skill. This is where you set the boundary and talk about what is okay and what you expect. And show them a better way to cope. Let your child know that big feelings are normal, but how they are handling those big feelings isn't safe. So you have to come up with new ways for them to manage their big feelings.You want to really slow down the conversation in this stage. Ask lots of questions and try to get a little buy-in.Then, teach them a new skill. The skill I want you to teach your kids in order to prevent meltdowns is (can you guess?) the CALM Break. Yep, the same tool that you use to regulate yourself.As a reminder, the CALM Break is:Catch yourself.Ask for help.Label your feelings.Move your body. Step 3: Practice the new skill. Practice the CALM Break together. Ask your child to imagine a scenario where they have a big feeling in their body. You can even use an example of something that actually happened. Then, go through the steps of a CALM Break together. These conversations proactively teach your kid how to regulate their nervous system. Here's an example of what a coaching conversation looks like in real life.Let's say that your child is having big feelings and hits their sibling...ReflectHey, sometimes when you're upset and you don't talk about it, your feelings will build inside of you like a huge wave that washes over you. And it might make you say or do things that you don't want to do, like hit your brother. Think about the ocean or think about a big wave and it's just going to build, build, build, build, build, build, build, and then crash. Have you ever felt that way before where you have a big feeling in your body, and all of a sudden you're hitting?This happens, especially when you're young. You're not sure how to handle those big feelings. That's okay.TeachIn this family, it's my job to keep everyone safe. So when someone fights their feelings by hitting, the other people in our house don't feel safe. I understand that your body is out of control when you're upset. But from now on, I'm going to make sure everyone and everything is safe in our house. When it comes to big feelings, it's your job to figure out how to deal with your feelings without hurting others.Do you think it's good for Mommy to keep everyone safe? Do you feel sometimes it's not safe when you hit your brother or sister or Mommy yells at you? It's kinda hard when someone keeps hitting other people in the family, right? That doesn't feel good, does it?The next time you feel mad and want to hit, I want you to take a CALM Break. Here's how we do it...(Walk them through the steps of the CALM Break)PracticeLet's practice taking a CALM Break together. Let's think about the time that I gave your brother his ice cream first, and you felt jealous and mad, and you wanted to hit him. What do we do first? What does the letter C stand for? Right, catch yourself. Notice that you are having big feelings or showing your feelings through your body. Then, what's A? Ask for help. All you have to say is, "Mommy, I need help."Next, L - label your feeling. Say "I'm mad." Some other feelings you might notice are sad, disappointed, or overwhelmed.Last, for M, we're going to figure out what to DO with your mad feelings. What are some ideas? If you want to hit, maybe you can hit a pillow, or push against the wall, or clap your hands really loud.(As you practice, actually do the movements together.)A Few Things to RememberThe first time you have this conversation, you're introducing the concept of feelings drive behavior. You're introducing the concept that when we have big feelings, we can't just do whatever we want to do, especially if it hurts others. Instead, we have to find new ways to cope with our big feelings.Your kid won't catch every part of this the first time around. You'll need to have this conversation multiple times. This is not foolproof. We're all human, and our feelings will sometimes get the best of us. The way you teach true emotional health and regulation is over time. They'll need to learn and practice it over and over again. Teach the process in advance, when they're calm, so that you can then call on it when big feelings come up, saying, "Oh, remember - CALM Break." "Remember that you can ask for help." "Oh, remember to tell me what you're feeling." "Remember, you're supposed to be moving your body."If your kid is resistant to this conversation, it can mean 1 of 2 things:One is that they don't feel seen or validated enough. In this case, go back to the Connection Tool. Talk about why they're behaving the way they're behaving, what their feelings are and how feelings come out, and that feelings are okay and feelings make sense.The other reason is that they might be stuck in fear that you'll be mad at them. Or maybe they are embarrassed and uncomfortable. You can gauge how much to push in those moments. If you want to, you can revisit the conversation at a different time.If the resistance continues, say, "I know you don't want to have this conversation, but we are going to have it. You're not in trouble, but it is my job to teach you...

The dean of a nationally accredited college journalism program just told me he isn't sure his faculty is teaching some of his students anything they don't already know.Tom sits down with David Marshall, Dean of the College of Media Arts and Communications at Savannah State University - the oldest public HBCU in Georgia - and the conversation goes to places most deans won't go. Three studentsfailed the senior capstone this semester. His first question wasn't about them. It was about what his program missed. That kind of accountability, from the top, is worth the full hour.In this episode:Why PowerPoints are dead in Whiting Hall — and what replaced themThe senior capstone class that has exactly one grade (an A) and industryjudges in the roomWhat digital-native students already know when they walk in the door, and the one thing they're missingThe $1.2 million investment in new technology — and why it was spent in two weeksHow the VidPod ended up in the JMC podcast center (and the dean's honest take on his early skepticism)What a "culture of care" actually looks like when it also includes a kick in the pants If you teach, advise, or send students toward careers in media and communications — this one reframes what the accountability conversation is supposed to sound like.Teaching to the Test Pattern is a StreamSemester.com production.Subscribe for new episodes featuring teachers, industry leaders, and the stories between the two.

I spent tens of thousands of dollars over nine months to prepare for my wedding and just 3 weeks out, I genuinely thought I looked like shit.This is my brutally honest, nothing-held-back rating of every beauty and wellness treatment I tried, from coffee enemas to colonics to Botox, so you know exactly what's worth it and what's an expensive waste of time.We chat:The $0 wellness habit that outperformed almost everything else on this list, including treatments that cost thousandsThe Brazilian lymphatic drainage massage that made me sweat through the table The ONE skincare treatment that reduced my melasma after lasers, pills, and every other option failedWhy I rated monthly facials a 2 out of 10 after five months of trying themThe device I put in my bedroom that changed my sleep quality more than any supplement or routineThe uncomfortable truth about doing everything "right" and still not seeing a major transformationThe thing that actually shifted me away from the bridal beauty pressure and into acceptance and peace My final recs as the most effective and budget friendly things you can do for your next major glow up 

214 If you've ever felt unloved, unseen, or emotionally unmet in your relationship…even while knowing your partner probably does care about you… this episode is a must listen.In the last episode, we talked about emotional agency and the 3 core layers that shape emotional well-being for highly sensitive people. In this episode, we dive much deeper into one of those layers, which tends to be one of the biggest hidden struggles I see highly sensitive people carry into relationships without even realizing it:The painful self-worth patterns and deeper “heart wound” that sit beneath feeling unloved.This is a conversation that Todd Smith, from the Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People Podcast, and I recorded for his podcast, and I decided to share it here because it's such a deep, compassionate, validating, and hopeful conversation.In it we explore:why HSPs can feel unloved even when they have a good partner who does really love themThe "heart wound", and something I call “care distortion”, and how they affect a marriagehow childhood conditioning and being told you're “too sensitive” impacts self-worthwhy reassurance from your partner never fully resolves the deeper painhow emotional patterns, thoughts, and the nervous system all work together to help you feel loved or unlovedhow to begin building a more secure, loving relationship with yourself And how that finally opens the door to you feeling the deep love in your relationship you've always wanted to feelI think a lot of you are going to feel deeply seen in this episode.And even more importantly, you will leave feeling hopeful — because these patterns are not permanent, and healing them is not just absolutely possible, but something you can totally excel at as an HSP with the right support. Tune in!SHOW NOTES: Learn more and begin Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSPs here. Learn more about the full path of Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSPs → Marriage Sanctuary 1:1 here. 

Retrouvez l'épisode en version française ici : https://www.gdiy.fr/podcast/yoni-assia-vf/On January 28th 2026, he launched his first AI agent.By April, Yoni Assia had 30 active agents running 24/7 on WhatsApp, 45 GitHub projects, and a dev team that couldn't review prototypes faster than non-developers were shipping them.In addition, Yoni runs eToro, a 1,500-person company he co-founded in 2007 with his brother and a friend.The mission hasn't changed since day one: democratize access to financial markets.It runs in the family.His grandfather opened a Swiss bank and his father built Magic Software, one of the first low-code development platforms.Obsessed with financial markets since he was 13, Yoni started trading early.He lost 90% of his portfolio in the dot-com crash, and came back obsessed with building the infrastructure that would make finance work differently.His first company put video cameras on roller coasters. It was sold to Kodak. Then came eToro.In 2012, he wrote one of the first papers on tokenizing real-world assets using Bitcoin.He posted it on BitcoinTalk and a teenager named Vitalik Buterin answered. Yoni paid him to co-write the paper, brought him to the eToro offices, and watched him leave to build Ethereum.Today, eToro manages $20 billion in assets across 50 million registered users, generating $870 million in revenue and $320 million in profit.Then came January 28th.Yoni launched his first OpenClaw agent. He hasen't slept properly since.He dreams about them, wakes up at 3am, opens WhatsApp, and finds his agents have been talking to each other all night, building, testing, shipping without him.In this episode, Yoni shares everything he's learned from building eToro to the last months, running a company with AI agents at its core:Why non-developers at eToro are shipping faster than the dev team can reviewHow to structure agents so they don't hallucinate, forget, or go rogueThe Security Claw, the Memory Layer, and why replication on the cloud changes everythingHow eToro just launched an Agent Portfolio so your OpenClaw can trade directly in your accountWhy will most of the world's money be managed by agents within 12 to 24 monthsThe biggest mistakes people make when they start with AI agents and how to avoid themThe most experienced builder in the room isn't a developer.It's the founder of a fintech who gave his quant team a thousand PhDs and told them to beat Renaissance Technologies.You can contact Yoni on Linkedin.TIMELINE:00:00:00 - The agent that built its own team00:11:46 - The startup inside every roller coaster in the world00:18:31 - Was Vitalik really a genius?00:30:30 - Non-devs building what the dev team can't review fast enough00:38:50 - How the entire banking industry work00:52:35 - Why banks don't want you to understand capital markets01:00:15 - The one feature no bank will ever build01:17:49 - The fintech competing with banks that don't want to compete01:29:01 - eToro business model explained in 5 lines01:36:35 - When every trader has an agent, who wins?01:47:04 - Managing a 1500-person company with WhatsApp01:58:16 - The biggest mistake with AI AgentWe referred to previous GDIY episodes : #500 - VO - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - How to master humanity's most powerful invention#500 - VF - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - Comment dompter l'invention la plus puissante de l'humanité#473 - VO - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « We're just getting started »#473 - VF - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « Après 17 ans, nous ne sommes qu'au début de notre histoire »#452 - VO - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - "We are more Homo technicus than Homo sapiens"#452 - VF - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - L'humanité 2.0 : Homo technicus plus qu'Homo sapiensA few recent episodes in English : #513 - VO - Jesper Brodin - IKEA - 40 billion in revenue empire with no bank loan#500 - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - How to master humanity's most powerful invention#487 - VO - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business, and AI: Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again#475 - VO - Shane Parrish - Farnam Street - Clear Thinking: The Decision-Making Expert#473 - VO - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « We're just getting started »#452 - VO - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - L'humanité 2.0 : Homo technicus plus qu'Homo sapiens#437 - James Dyson - Dyson - “Failure is more exciting than success”#431 - Sean Rad - Tinder - How the swipe fever took over the worldWe spoke about :OpenClaw, cet agent IA autonome qui agite la Silicon ValleyOpenClawMagicSoftware2008 - La crise financière avec Xavier MuscaQue sont les colored coins ? Signification et utilisations dans les cryptomonnaiesLes CryptoPunks, la révolution NFT aux 10 000 visagesC'est quoi un NFT ?Oracle CloudWhat is ‘Leverage'? The complete guide for finance.Reading Recommendations :Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984), by George Orwell

The Stages of Change Mini SeriesUnderstanding the Contemplation Stage of ChangeIn today's episode we continue our series exploring the Stages of Change model developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente.This episode explores the contemplation stage, the stage where awareness has begun, but change has not yet fully happened.The part of us that wants change… and the part that is still afraid of it.In this episode we explore:Why awareness and action are not the same thingThe emotional exhaustion of living between two worldsWhy people stay stuck in patterns they know are hurting themThe hidden benefits behaviours can still provideFear, identity, belonging, and nervous system safetyWhy familiar pain can feel safer than uncertaintyThe grief that can come with changeSupporting someone who is in contemplation without pushing or shaming themWe also talk about how contemplation is often a deeply vulnerable stage because once awareness begins, it becomes difficult to fully “unsee” the impact of our behaviours.This episode is an invitation to meet inner conflict with honesty instead of judgement, and to understand that questioning a behaviour is already movement.Journal prompts or reflection:What behaviour or pattern am I currently questioning in my life?What do I fear I might lose if I change?What is this behaviour helping me avoid, numb, regulate, or cope with?How can I best support my nervous system through this?For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description:Presented by Understood.orgYou don't have a lack of focus. You have too many ideas pulling it in different directions.This episode builds on Wednesday's breakdown of ADHD novelty bias and shows you how to actually manage it without shutting it down.Because the goal isn't to stop having ideas. It's to stop them from constantly disrupting execution.You'll hear how to treat novelty as input instead of immediate action, how to capture ideas so they stop feeling urgent, and how to create a buffer between what you're thinking about and what your business actually does.Right now, every new idea feels important. And when your attention shifts, everything else follows.This is about keeping the ideas, without letting them take over.What We Cover:Why novelty needs a system, not suppressionHow capturing ideas reduces the urge to act on themThe “novelty as input, not strategy” approachWhy your team follows your attention automaticallyHow to create a buffer between ideas and executionWhy most ideas lose urgency if you don't act on them immediatelyIf you're enjoying ADHD Skills Lab, you may also enjoy Understood.org's new podcast, Sorry, I Missed This.Listen here: https://lnk.to/sorryimissedthisPS!theadhdskillslab P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

AI on Trial: Exploring Legal, Ethical, and Human Impacts with Dr. Jill SchiefelbeinWhat if your next AI chat could be held responsible for murder? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond welcomes AI strategist and communication expert Dr. Jill Schiefelbein to unpack one of the most controversial lawsuits in recent memory: a claim that ChatGPT was a co-conspirator in a deadly real-world crime. But as shocking as that sounds, Dr. Jill Schiefelbein brings logic, insight, and a positive outlook to the table, revealing how these high-profile cases could make our digital future both safer and more empowering for us all.Listen in as they discuss:The reality behind lawsuit headlines, AI responsibility, and common sense in the courtroomThe dangers of overregulation and why limiting access to AI could widen the digital divideWhy most anxiety about AI isn't actually about technology, but about timeless human fears—and how to overcome themThe power and pitfalls of trusting AI (hello, hallucinated research papers and lemon juice bank robbers!)How AI can save time, enhance experiences, and drive real human connection—if you know how to use itThis episode is a must-hear for anyone who wants the facts (not just the headlines) on AI, legal liability, and how to thrive in a rapidly-changing world.Timestamped Overview00:00 Intro & welcome00:25 Introducing Dr. Jill Schiefelbein01:38 Why this episode is urgent02:12 The ChatGPT co-conspirator lawsuit explained03:09 Setting a human lens on AI05:00 The 3 key issues everyone should know about AI and liability07:40 Terms, conditions & user responsibility09:40 Guardrails, monitoring, and privacy versus protection12:43 Is AI an active or passive intermediary?15:15 Anthropomorphism and the law16:09 Potential implications & product development parallels18:06 Transparency, monitoring, and privacy concerns21:54 Getting real about AI's positive uses22:09 Legal research (and AI hallucinations)23:07 Why we over-trust tech: Dunning-Kruger, lemon juice, and being human29:16 Why blaming AI misses the real anxieties32:08 Overregulation and the risk to democratizing AI34:55 Practical ways to lessen AI anxiety38:21 How to connect with Dr. Jill Schiefelbein40:51 Fun street speed round41:54 Close

Send us Fan MailOnly 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line with their families, faith, and calling intact — and Doug Smith believes your health is one of the biggest reasons why. In this powerful talk, Doug shares his personal journey from "Fat Dougie" to fit at 40, the wake-up call he got from his dad's triple bypass surgery, and the practical steps every leader can take to extend their life, energy, and impact.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy only 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line — and how to be one of themThe two questions every leader needs to answer about their health visionDoug's transformation story from overweight kid to fit at 40 (and what finally clicked)Why nutrition is 80% of the battle — and the simple food swaps that make the biggest differenceHow to use ChatGPT as a free, world-class nutrition and health coachThe "one system away" principle and how to find workouts you'll actually doWhat Function Health blood testing revealed about Doug's heart — and why every leader over 40 should "look under the hood"The hidden home toxins (mold and radon) that could be silently destroying your healthWhy lipoprotein(a) is the genetic biomarker most doctors don't test for — but shouldHow day-to-day intensity and week-to-week consistency build championsResources & Links MentionedHealth Testing & BiomarkersFunction Health Outlive by Peter Attia Dr. Mark Hyman Workouts & FitnessBeachbody / BODi Peloton Nutrition & TrackingMyFitnessPal Yuka App ChatGPT Wearables & RecoveryBevel app Books & InfluencesToday Matters by John MaxwellGlobal Leadership Summit Book Doug for your next conference or event: DougSmithLive.com⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 – Why health matters for leaders02:00 – The “2%” vision: finishing well04:00 – Creating a vision for your health05:00 – Where your current habits are leading07:00 – Defining health and fitness08:00 – Longevity, legacy, and stewardship11:00 – Doug's weight-loss and fitness journey14:00 – Discovering P90X16:00 – The hard conversation that changed everything17:00 – Why nutrition matters19:00 – Tracking food and using ChatGPT for accountability20:00 – Rethinking alcohol and drinks21:00 – Finding workouts you'll actually do23:00 – Consistency and daily habits24:00 – Why accountability partners help26:00 – Health scares, anxiety, and unexpected weight gain27:00 – Discovering mold exposure28:00 – Looking under the hood with bloodwork30:00 – Genetic risks and heart health31:00 – Medicine 2.0 vs. Medicine 3.032:00 – Radon, toxins, and environmental health34:00 – Tools and resources for long-term health36:00 – Start now and create a new ending37:00 – Final challenge: Don't leave your healSupport the show

What does transformational leadership actually look like in practice? Father Mike Schmitz, 15-year director of the Newman Center at UMD, sits down with coaches to share the leadership principles, culture-building strategies, and mentorship frameworks that have transformed thousands of lives on a secular college campus.Whether you're a coach, team leader, manager, or anyone invested in building high-performance culture, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom on setting priorities, establishing boundaries, leading with authenticity, and developing the next generation of leaders.