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Have you ever found yourself biting your tongue, aching to speak your truth but feeling like something's holding you back? That inner tug-of-war can be exhausting, and you're not alone in it. In this episode, we're uncovering why so many of us avoid speaking up and how you can finally break free from that pattern.In this episode, I'm joined by Master Coach Sara Bybee Fisk to talk about one of the most important skills for women: learning how to have the hard conversations that are taking up your brain space and energy. When you're able to stop rehearsing, trying to find the right words, and walking on eggshells until it's the “right time” to speak up, you get your life back and gain the confidence to have any conversation you need to.One of the biggest reasons women avoid hard conversations is that they worry it will cost them connection. But when you can speak up in your relationships, you gain clarity on what the relationship truly is. In some cases, you're brought even closer, and in others, you learn that the relationship isn't giving you what you hoped it would. We'll talk about why this fear is so present for so many of us, and how our early experiences and programming teach us to focus on other people's needs instead of our own.Silence can often feel like the safest option, but having the hard conversations is the key to more clarity and connection in your relationships. Let's dive in!What you'll learn:How to recognize when your ability to speak up needs strengtheningWhy highly capable women can become invisible to themselves and the people around themThe definition of “good girl” math and how much time it's taking away from your lifeWhy you may be able to speak up for everyone else but struggle to speak up for yourselfWhy trying to calculate someone else's reaction will never give you the answer you're looking forYou can read the full show notes here.About Sara Bybee FiskSara Bybee Fisk coaches capable women through the conversations they're afraid to have. As a Master Certified Coach and host of the Ex-Good Girl Podcast, she's worked with thousands of women in medicine, business, and faith communities who've done years of personal work but still freeze when something they care about is at stake. Her approach is straightforward: most women don't need another insight or a better script. They need to interrupt the calculation loop that runs before they ever open their mouth, what she calls “Good Girl Math”. Sara teaches three concrete skills to help women locate exactly where they get stuck and what needs to change. She's a born-again feminist who grew up in a high-demand religion and now speaks nationally on conflict, communication, and what it looks like when women finally learn the skills needed to have any hard conversation they need to have.Website: sarafisk.coach Podcast: sarafisk.coach/podcast Instagram: instagram.com/sarafiskcoachFree workshop: sarafisk.coach/voice Connect with Molly ClaireMaster Coach Training Application OpenGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don't hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly's book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Being funny is a skill, and Andrew Tarvin has the data showing most of us never practice it. He studied computer science and engineering, managed projects at Procter & Gamble, and joined his first improv group only because his best friend needed someone organized enough to run the meetings. He was terrible at it.Today he runs Humor That Works, has trained 250+ organizations and his TEDx talk on the skill of humor has passed 16 million views. Somewhere between those two points is a method, and this episode walks through it.I opened this one with a confession. I have a physics and computer science background, I tinker with tech all day, and I truly cannot remember the last time I made someone laugh. So I asked Drew to treat me as the test case.In this conversation, we get into:The eight separate skills hiding inside "being funny", and why you probably already have at least two of themThe one habit Andrew's own assessment shows only 30% of people keep, and what it changes about how you see your dayThe three reasons a joke breaks trust at work, and why the joke itself is rarely the problemWhy AI is the worst possible audience for your humor, and the one job it is actually good forAndrew's Humor Intelligence model treats humor as eight competencies you can measure, practice, and point at real problems, instead of a personality trait you were born with or without. If you have ever been told you are not funny or you stay quiet in meetings because a bad joke feels riskier than silence, this episode gives you a place to start this week.

What does Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G. reveal about the American dream, ambition, and the stories we tell about success? On this episode of the Cultish Creative Music Club, a Just Press Record series, Matt Zeigler and Joseph Moore explore Biggie's hip-hop classic through its rags-to-riches storytelling, musical structure, and portrait of American life. Justin Castelli submits the song for the club, sparking a conversation about childhood aspirations, nostalgia, materialism, and the years of creative work that overnight success stories leave out.Topics covered:Justin Castelli's case for Juicy as a song that captures the American dreamHow Biggie's music crossed cultural boundaries and became part of family lifeWhy childhood bedroom posters were vision boards before we had a name for themThe leap from poverty to wealth and the missing middle of success storiesHow hip-hop references, sampling, and musical tension shape the song's emotional pullWhy mastering a creative craft can be the bridge between dreaming and achievingHow Voletta Wallace's perspective complicates Biggie's account of his childhoodThe tension between a parent's sacrifices and a child's memoriesWhat memoirs reveal about identity, selective memory, and storytellingThe connection between Biggie, MrBeast, and the unseen work behind extraordinary successTimestamps:00:00 Finding songs that capture American life01:50 Justin Castelli nominates Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G.02:30 How Biggie became part of Joseph's family story04:40 The case for Juicy: Nostalgia, opportunity, and materialism07:40 Bedroom posters and childhood visions of success09:06 Why the rags-to-riches story skips the middle10:36 Rappin' Duke, sampling, and Biggie's musical influences12:33 The musical tension behind Juicy's sense of aspiration15:17 Chasing the American dream without a roadmap16:14 Biggie's childhood through his mother's eyes20:21 A mother's dream of safety and a son's dream of success21:17 Rob Henderson, memoirs, and the versions of ourselves we tell24:54 Does Juicy belong in the Cultish Creative Music Club?26:04 Biggie, MrBeast, and the hidden work behind success27:33 Submit your song about American lifeWant the music? "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G. https://youtu.be/_JZom_gVfuw?si=ir16tf4OiiLLWZDbOr check out the playlist we're building:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Gw...Apple Music: / cultish-creative-music-club-american-life-... YouTube: • Cultish Creative Music Club: American Life... And don't forget to follow ‪ @josephmoorebooks  +  @Justin_Castelli ​

Why are you taking life advice from the friend who's never had to live in your body?I sits down with health, fitness and business strategist Chloe Ford for an unfiltered chat about raising your standards, why "enabling friends" keep you stuck, and the difference between reading about personal development and actually doing it. They get into discipline versus hustle culture, why B-plus effort beats waiting for a perfect day, and why self-trust — not motivation — is what actually gets you results.CONNECT WITH CHLOE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloefordwellness/Website: https://cfwellness.co.nz/Key Topics Covered:Why people seek out "enablers" instead of the person who'll expand themThe difference between a coach and a professional friendDiscipline vs hustle culture — and why they're not the same thingHow self-trust is built through kept promises, not perfect weeksWhy "B-plus" consistency beats chasing flawless daysThe "do you know what I'm gonna do" mindset for problem-solving on the flyTIMESTAMPS:0:00:00 - Intro: Confronting, but fucking fabulous0:01:43 - Who Chloe Ford actually is (and why she hates "coach")0:06:20 - Why Peta refuses to be your "professional friend"0:09:02 - The friends who enable you instead of expanding you0:14:45 - How broken promises erode your self-trust0:19:40 - Discipline vs hustle culture, explained0:26:56 - What Chloe does when a client's vision is too small0:48:38 - "Disturbing amounts of enthusiasm" over fake-it-till-you-make-it0:56:12 - Why B-plus days beat waiting for perfect ones1:00:26 - "Do you know what I'm gonna do?" — the pivot mindsetLINKS AND WORK WITH ME:Private Advisory: https://www.professionalbabe.com/consulting/Good In Business: https://www.professionalbabe.com/good-in-business/Hot Business Audit: https://hot-business.scoreapp.com/Business Bang: https://www.professionalbabe.com/business-bang/Give Good Email: https://www.professionalbabe.com/give-good-email/Spill your secrets (or ep requests, feedback, or praise to me) by sending me a text

ABOUT THE EPISODE:You might already know what needs to change - or at least that something definitely needs to change in the dynamic with your child. Underneath the crisis calls, the covered debts, the conversations you soften before you have them, there's a quiet voice telling you, “this has to stop.” But how?Brook McKenzie says that voice is right, and then says the harder part. You must go first.Brook is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, the CEO of Burning Tree Programs, and a person in long-term recovery. He's also the author of the field guide parents truly need, “You're Waiting On You: Why Real Recovery Starts With You - Not Them.”Brook didn't find recovery until his thirties, and he's clear about why. His parents loved him fiercely and did what most of us do. They softened the truth, absorbed the consequences, and kept the peace. He describes what that felt like from the inside, and it's not what you might expect.The moms in The Stream talked about Brook's book for months before I finally read it, in an hour and a half, and emailed him that same day.What lands here is that Brook does not perform sympathy. He highlights that the things that feel hardest are usually the effective ones, and the things that feel like relief are usually what keeps everyone stuck. He has his own word for what parents are doing when they rescue, and spoiler alert, it is not enabling. He also has an answer to the question that is in the back of every parent's head, the one that starts with "but what if they die?"I asked about the sixteen year old you still have to house and feed, and what belongs on the list of what you will and will not do. He answered both without flinching.If you have been waiting for your child to be ready and change, this one might sting, and then it will help.YOU'LL LEARNWhy Brook doesn't use the word enabling, and the word he uses insteadThe two things he says sit underneath every ineffective parenting decision, without exceptionWhat he says to parents who tell him they will not put their child on the streetThe one change in how you talk to your child that he has watched work in months, sometimes weeksWhat you're really telling your child when you fix their problems, clean up their mess and make decisions for themThe specific thing he wants you to bring to your next therapy sessionEPISODE RESOURCES:Brook McKenzie's websiteGet the book, “You're Waiting On You, Why Real Recovery Starts With YOU, Not Them”Burning Tree Ranch websiteThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

Welcome to The Calm & Happy Home Podcast!This week I'm joined by my very first guest since we became The Calm & Happy Home Podcast, Dr Lindsey Appleyard, founder of Noumenia Coaching. Lindsey spent over 20 years researching financial inclusion and wellbeing before becoming a certified coach, and she's here to help us have a calmer, more honest relationship with our money.This isn't about becoming a financial expert or getting the numbers "right". It's about noticing the money story you've been carrying around, often without even realising it, and learning how to rewrite it.Why money feels so uncomfortable, and the stories we inherit long before we understand themThe difference in how men and women often talk about money, and where that gap really comes fromWho actually books in with a money coach, and why it's rarely about the number in the bankWhy we avoid opening the post or the banking app, and how to feel calmer when you finally doThe quick, guilt-free wins on subscriptions and savings that take less than 15 minutesRethinking Christmas and get togethers, and how sharing the load makes everything feel lighterHow to talk about money with your partner without it turning into a fightThe one money habit Lindsey wishes every woman hadWhat to teach your kids about money, and the conversation we should all be having more oftenYou don't need to become a financial expert. You need a better relationship with your money, and that starts with understanding the story you've been telling yourself.So much love, Kimberley and Lindsey xxAbout Dr Lindsey Appleyard, Founder of Noumenia CoachingDr Lindsey Appleyard is the founder of Noumenia Coaching, where she helps people feel more confident, calm and in control of their finances.For many people, particularly women, planning finances can feel overwhelming and stressful. Lindsey's work focuses on changing that relationship with money, helping people gain clarity around their financial intentions, focus on their future rather than their past, and feel more empowered when making financial decisions.Having experienced first-hand the challenges of making the right financial decisions for herself and her family, Lindsey created Noumenia Coaching to help others improve their financial wellbeing and feel more financially calm.She brings over 20 years of experience in research focused on financial inclusion and wellbeing, alongside her work as a certified coach supporting both individuals and organisations to create meaningful and positive change.Find out more and connect with Lindsey:Instagram: @noumeniacoachingLinkedIn: Dr Lindsey Appleyard2026 Year of the Horse Energy Planner: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/2026-plannerJoin the community at somuchlove.com and follow along @somuchlovekimberleyA bespoke analysis of your home to unlock the exact remedies your living space needs to support you in a life of more abundance and prosperity: https://www.thefengshuiflow.com/home-analysis-serviceWork with me 1 to 1 here!If you loved this episode don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts and tag me in your stories on Instagram @thefengshuiflow! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can understand your attachment style perfectly and still repeat it every single time. That's not a you problem, that's the missing piece nobody talks about.This is the episode I've been building toward all series. If you've ever sat there thinking "I know why I do this, I've read the books, I've named the pattern... So why do I still react the same way?" this one's for you. Insight is the beginning of attachment healing, not the finish line. Today I'm walking you through what actually rewires your nervous system and gets you from knowing secure attachment to living it.Inside the Episode:Why your childhood-built predictions ("if I need something, I'll be rejected") feel like facts, and the one thing that's proven to change themThe exact moment-by-moment process for catching a trigger before it hijacks you, and what to do in that space instead of reactingWhy some of the most self-aware women I work with still get stuck, and the step almost everyone skips on the way to becoming securely attachedThis episode wraps our Attachment Theory Got an Upgrade series, and honestly? It might be the most important one.Ready to start building your secure identity today? Grab the Identity Reset, the daily practice I've personally used since 2020 to align with my highest self. It's simple, it's fast, and people notice a shift within days. Grab the Identity Reset today! P.S. I only have two 1:1 coaching spots opening at the end of September. If you've been on the fence about doing this work with real support and a proven framework, this is your sign. Apply for the VIP program here!

402-521-3080In this episode, Stephanie Olson, CEO of the Set Me Free Project, discusses the realities of human trafficking, social media safety, and how prevention education can save lives. She shares insights on recognizing signs, the importance of early conversations, and how communities and businesses can support this vital cause.Get your copy of Talk Early, Talk Often here!Key  TopicsThe scope of human trafficking and its misconceptionsHow social media facilitates trafficking and groomingSigns of trafficking and how to recognize themThe importance of early and ongoing conversations with childrenStrategies for community-wide prevention and educationThe challenges of funding and collaboration in nonprofitsThe significance of transparency and focus in mission-driven workPractical steps for parents, educators, and business owners Sound Bites"Human trafficking is about force, fraud, or coercion.""Traffickers can be family members, neighbors, or friends.""Community education is essential for prevention."Support the showEveryone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!https://setmefreeproject.nethttps://www.stephanieolson.com/

What does healthy divine masculine energy actually look like?In this insightful and honest episode of the High Vibin' It Podcast, Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson sit down with Seth Stewart, performer, speaker, mentor, and creator of True Kings Academy, to explore divine masculine energy, relationships, intuition, and what it means to become a healthier man.Seth shares his journey from performing in Broadway shows including Hamilton and In the Heights to leaving the entertainment industry and following a deeper spiritual calling. He opens up about living close to nature, working with men, and learning to trust the signs that guided him toward his current path.Together, they explore what healthy masculine energy can look like, from safety, protection, and boundaries to emotional awareness, listening, and knowing when to stand your ground. They also dive into modern dating, trusting your intuition, recognising red flags and green flags, and why relationships require both self-awareness and flexibility.If you've been curious about divine masculine energy, healthier relationships, or how men and women can better understand each other, this conversation offers a fresh and grounded perspective.✨ What You'll Discover:Seth's journey from Broadway to spiritual mentorshipWhat divine masculine energy means to SethThe difference between healthy masculinity and performative "alpha" energyWhy safety, protection, and boundaries matterHow masculine and feminine energy can coexist within everyoneWhy there is no single template for the divine masculineHow to recognise healthy masculine green flagsWhy trusting your intuition matters when datingHow trauma can affect what feels familiar and safeWhy women can't heal or fix someone for themThe difference between relationship wants and needsWhen compromise is healthy and when it isn'tWhy self-growth can change what you attractWhy younger men need mentorship and guidanceThe importance of financial literacy and building long-term stabilityWhy men and women need healthier ways to understand each otherSeth's vision for a more balanced future✨ Want more?In the extended Patreon episode, Kelsey, Lynnsey, and Seth continue their conversation about the "matrix," the division between men and women, healing, community, and the future of humanity. They explore why fear and trauma can create resentment between the sexes, how we can support the next generation, and what it means to hold a vision for a better world.Join us on Patreon for early access, extended episodes, exclusive oracle card readings, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes fun—all for just a few bucks a month. The first 50 members will receive a FREE Manifestation Toolkit when we hit our community goal!

For years, every AI conversation in my business started the same way. I explained who I am, what I sell, who buys it, and what my brand sounds like, and only then did I ask my actual question. Fifteen minutes of setup, every single time. I started calling that the blank box tax, and two new Claude updates just changed what it costs you.In this episode:What Claude Fable 5.1 actually improves, and why stamina matters more than smarter answersHow Memory 2.0 and auto-dream work, in plain languageThe three jobs to hand over first, in the order I would do themThe one requirement that stops you from acting on a confident guessThe honest catch nobody is mentioning about the new modelCome see it live. I am running a free workshop on Monday, September 14th at 2pm CST, 3pm EST, 12pm PST and 8pm UK, where I show all of this on screen inside my real business rather than a demo account. Save your seat at https://coachbeckybeach.com/aiworkshopVisit the show notes at BeckyBeachShow.com now to get a free AI Agent Audit!

What if the thing you think is slowing your business down is actually the thing that could help it grow? In this episode, I'm reframing rest as a business strategy, not a reward you earn after you've worked yourself into the ground. I'm sharing my own experience with the hustle mentality, constant networking, packed schedules, and the pressure to always be doing more, and why I eventually realized that busy does not automatically mean more profitable, more weddings, or a better client experience. We'll talk about what happens to your decision-making, creativity, patience, and boundaries when you never give yourself space to reset.Topics covered in this episode include:How one simple calendar decision can completely change your capacityWhy taking space away from your clients can actually improve the experience you give themThe overlooked forms of rest that have nothing to do with sleepThe question you need to answer before accepting another bookingI would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/!Show notes available at: https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

Your bank account is nearly empty. Your revenue looked solid. Your team showed up. It doesn't compute. But here's what I know: the money isn't gone. It's in your salon right now. It's just in the wrong place. In this episode, I'm walking you through where hidden cash lives in your salon, why knowing one specific number changes everything about how you manage your business, and the framework that tells you exactly how much stock should actually be on your shelf - and what to do when it's too much. Most salon owners have no idea how much money is sitting on their shelf right now. And that gap - between where your cash is and where it should be - is the cash you can move back into your bank account. Key Topics Covered: The specific moment you realize the money isn't gone, it's just stuckWhy one salon owner had $50,000 on the shelf instead of in her bank accountThe "magic margins" framework and why stock is one of themThe rule: your total stock on hand should represent 1–3% of your annual revenueWhy your team isn't selling the product they "love using"How to give your team a clear boundary on stock without dramaThe handbag story: what happens when you find $30,000 of cash you didn't know you hadWhy the CEO Dashboard catches cash problems before they become crisesOne move: find your number this week If you want help finding the money in your salon, understanding your numbers, and building a clear plan for where your business needs to go next. Map your next move with a 30minute Million Dollar Salon Growth Blueprint and discover the exact framework I use to find hidden cash, unlock profit, and build a salon that runs without you carrying it. I only work with salon owners who are ready to move from stuck into momentum - because this work is personal and the results need to be real. ➡️GET STARTED 3 Reasons Why Every Salon Owner Should Listen to This Episode: Discover where $10,000–$50,000 of your cash might be sitting right now- and how to move it back into your bank account without hurting your business Learn the one number that tells you whether your stock is helping or hurting your profitability- and what to do when it's telling you something's wrong Find out what your team is actually doing with that product they "love"- and why using and selling are two completely different conversations

Dr. Michael Breus has spent 26 years studying why we can't sleep — and has helped everyone from Fortune 500 CEOs to Olympic athletes fix it.In this episode of Change Wired, "The Sleep Doctor" breaks down the one habit that matters more than eight hours, why every human on Earth wakes up between 1 and 3am, and what to do about it to sleep well tonight.Even Michael isn't immune — he only discovered his own sleep apnea 6 months ago, and he's using the exact tools he tells his patients to use.In this episode:The single sleep habit Michael says matters more than anything else — and it's not 8 hoursThe biology of why you wake up between 1–3am every night (and what to do when you do)His "don't go pee, don't check the clock" protocol for falling back asleep fastThe military breathing technique that quiets a racing mindWhy CEOs who sleep 5 hours make worse decisions — and the "worry journal" trick Michael uses with themThe cost of a sleepless workforce — it's not just tiredness, it's presenteeismHis "3-15s" morning routine and "3-2-1" nutrition rule for better sleep tonightHow to beat jet lag using light, caffeine, melatonin and napping — in a specific orderWhat's next in sleep medicine: a pill for sleep apnea, GLP-1s, and redefining diagnosis for women... and so much more!

Send us Fan Mail“Shadow work” has billions of views on TikTok right now — but almost none of what's trending covers the part that actually makes it work. In this episode, we pull apart the popular “excavate your worst memory on camera” version of shadow work and go back to what the idea actually is, straight from where it comes from: the parts of yourself you learned to disown showing up sideways, in reactions that are bigger than the moment calls for. You'll learn why a flash of irritation, envy, or even sudden admiration is usually pointing at you and not the other person, what the “golden shadow” is (the strengths you buried, not just the pain), why doing deep, unguided digging alone can genuinely destabilize someone — and what real clinicians are saying about that risk — and the one honest question that replaces an hour of excavation.You'll learn:Where “shadow work” actually comes from, and what the trend leaves outWhy your biggest reactions to other people are usually pointing at you, not themThe “golden shadow” — the strengths you disowned, not just the painOne honest question to ask instead of excavating your worst memory aloneWhere the line is between safe, everyday noticing and work that needs a real guideWant closer access to the show? Here's what membership actually gets you.If this episode is the kind of thing you want more of — sooner, and with more of the person behind it — this is exactly what Podcast Support membership is built for. It's not a bigger version of the podcast. It's a closer seat to it, in two tiers, so you can pick the level of access that's right for you.Podcast Support — $10/month:Early access to every new episode — you hear it before it goes public anywhere else, including this kind of episode.Podcast Member Support — $25/month (everything above, plus):A personal note from me every week — what that week's episodes are really about, and what I'm actually sitting withA members-only guided meditation or workbook page, once a monthPriority on your questions for Q&A episodes, plus a bonus answer that never goes publicA quarterly live call — open, unscripted, whatever's actually on your mindA standing space to connect with other members between episodes, not just listen alongside themThis is for people who are already listening and want to go a little deeper, a little sooner, with a little more of the person behind the show. If that's you, your first Member Post lands the week you join: payhip.com/b/KBDvp — [Buzzsprout Tier 1 join link to be added].Companion toolIf today's practice was useful, The Awareness Reset walks through this kind of noticing in more depth, at your own pace — companion tools: https://payhip.com/ReThinkPodcast/collection/all, only if it feels aligned.Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/support Closing of ReThinkBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jonny Ball interviews Alistair Carns about his journey from military service to politics, the importance of service, and how veterans can shape society. They explore themes of leadership, resilience, and the power of community engagement.  This is an episode not to be missed, and is one we have been asked about the most to produce!  Big thanks to the support of Culbert Ellis for supporting the show.key topicsAlistair Carns' military career and transition to politicsThe importance of service and community engagementChallenges faced by veterans and how to address themThe role of veterans in shaping society and public lifeInvictus Games Birmingham 2027 and veteran integrationLeadership lessons from military and political experienceAbout our episode supporter:Culbert Ellis is a boutique firm of London and Cambridge solicitors built around respected specialists and is a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant and the UK Afghanistan Veterans Community.   Founded by a Reservist , Culbert Ellis advises businesses on corporate transactions, commercial and tech/IP matters, employment, disputes/litigation as well as property and media work. Their Value Proposition is simple: Experienced lawyers 'in the room' when it matters the most.For more info: https://www.culbertellis.com/Support the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...

Ask a room full of intro geology students whether a snowflake is a mineral and almost every hand says no. Ask why, and someone will tell you it's because no two snowflakes are alike. Chris Bolhuis has been asking that question for 25 years — he asked it of a young Jesse Reimink sitting in his high school classroom — and the answer is the whole point of this lesson.It's been a while since we've released an episode on the Planet Geo feed, and there's more coming (plus a few projects we can't wait to announce). In the meantime, we're sharing the intro chapter of our Camp Geo audio textbook — the first lesson of the Physical Geology course you'd take in your first semester as a geology major. Several podcast platforms now display chapter artwork, which is close to how the Camp Geo mobile app works, so this is also a bit of an experiment: tell us how it lands.Chris and Jesse start where geology starts: the five criteria something has to meet to be a mineral. It has to be solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, have a definite chemical composition, and have a definite crystalline structure. The first three are easy (though "inorganic" is on shaky ground as mineralogists warm to biominerals — this rule may not survive the decade). The last two are where students get hung up, so they slow down: quartz is always SiO2, halite is always NaCl, and swap potassium in for sodium and you've got a different mineral entirely.Then a quick tour of the chemistry you half-remember from high school. Chris blows an atom up to the size of a 30-seat classroom — the nucleus is the tip of a pencil dangling from the ceiling, and everything else in the room is electron cloud. Jesse walks through protons, neutrons, and electrons, and why the loosely held electrons are what drive bonding. Ionic bonds transfer electrons (sodium hands one to chlorine, and a cation and anion snap together); covalent bonds share them. Chris's "paw-sitive" mnemonic and Jesse's parenting advice about covalent bonding are both, by mutual agreement, terrible. They both work.The episode closes with the analogy that ties it all together: a five-gallon bucket of tennis balls dumped on the floor. There's one best way to stack them. Add a bucket of marbles and the best way to stack changes — a different composition forces a different structure. Because there is a definite chemical composition, there is a definite crystalline structure. Elements make minerals, minerals make rocks, rocks make the planet.And then Jesse quizzes Chris. Chris goes one for two and files a formal complaint about question number two.In this episodeWhy we're releasing Camp Geo content on the Planet Geo feed (and what's coming)The five criteria for a mineral — solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, definite chemical composition, definite crystalline structureWhy "inorganic" may get dropped from the definition as biominerals gain acceptanceQuartz vs. halite vs. the potassium version — what "definite composition" really meansIs a snowflake a mineral? Working through all five criteria (yes, and you're a snowflake too)The classroom-sized atom and the pencil-tip nucleusProtons, neutrons, electrons — and why electrons do all the bonding workIonic bonding: sodium, chlorine, cations, anions, and "paw-sitive"Covalent bonding: sharing electrons instead of stealing themThe tennis-ball-and-marble analogy for crystal structureDefinite composition → definite structure → minerals → rocksThe quiz: Chris goes 1 for 2 and disputes the scoringAbout the seriesCamp Geo is Chris and Jesse's audio textbook version of an introductory Physical Geology course, built for the Camp Geo mobile app, where each lesson comes with a stack of images to follow along with. This is Chapter 1. Chris Bolhuis is a nationally recognized earth science teacher in Michigan; Dr. Jesse Reimink is his former student and now a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Penn State.Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.com/

In this episode, Brandon covers:Why consuming more sales content does not automatically make you better at sellingThe difference between knowing a sales framework and executing it under pressureWhy sales should be treated like a sport or performance skillHow repetition creates pattern recognition and better judgmentWhy bad calls, objections, and lost deals are valuable learning opportunitiesThe difference between repetition and deliberate practiceThe Do → Review → Adjust → Repeat learning loopWhy the market is ultimately the best sales trainerHow great reps learn when to follow the script and when to leave itWhy sales managers should coach specific behaviors instead of giving vague feedbackHow avoiding uncomfortable parts of sales keeps those skills weakWhy confidence usually comes after taking action, not beforeHow books, training, and coaching should support real-world reps rather than replace themThe metrics reps should focus on: conversations, pitches, objections, asks, wins, and lossesWhy the fastest path to becoming a better salesperson is getting back on the field

Send us a voice noteIn this episode, cohosted by Forrest Inslee and Stephanie Vander Lugt, Julie Brams discusses the profound connection between nature and mental health, emphasizing the importance of re-rooting our minds in the natural world to foster healing and wholeness. The proposition at the heart of this conversation is, that humanity's fundamental separation from nature is at the heart of so many of the mental health struggles prevalent in society today. Julie Brams, has carefully and gracefully sought to make this case in her new book, The Nature Embedded Mind: How the Way We Think Can Heal Our Planet and Ourselves.  Drawing on her own process of discovery as a mental health practitioner, Julie makes a compelling case for a profound shift of thinking needed at this point in history, especially in light of the suffering of this planet brought about by humankind.Links:Julie Brams website: ElementalThe book: The Nature Embedded MindStephanie Vander LugtStephanie's community: Kinship Plot Key  Topics:The concept of the nature embedded mind and its importanceHow Western culture has separated humans from nature and the effectsPractical ways to foster relationship with nature in therapy and daily lifeThe role of language in shaping our relationship with the environmentResistance within the mental health field to ecological approachesThe collective stories that shape our worldview and how to transform themThe importance of playfulness and curiosity in reconnecting with natureThe scientific basis for the interconnectedness of mind, body, and earthKeywords: eco-psychology, nature-based therapy, mental health, relationship with nature, language, healing, wholeness, cultural stories, environmental psychology Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple 

What Does a VSO Actually Do? (And Should You Use One?)Show NotesWhat exactly is a Veterans Service Officer (VSO), and what role can they play in the VA disability process?In this episode, we break down what VSOs do, the types of assistance they may provide, and some of the important differences between VSOs, accredited attorneys, claims agents, and medical professionals.We discuss:What a VSO is and how they assist VeteransHow Veterans can find accredited representationWhat VSOs may help with during the VA disability processThe difference between a VSO, VA-accredited attorney, and accredited claims agentWhy experiences with VSOs can varyWhen a Veteran may want to consider different types of assistanceThe importance of understanding who is providing legal, administrative, and medical guidanceWhy medical professionals and representatives have different rolesQuestions Veterans may want to ask before choosing someone to assist themThe goal of this episode is not to tell Veterans who they should use, but to help them better understand the different resources available so they can make an informed decision about the type of assistance that fits their circumstances.

How do biotech companies move QA from late-stage gatekeeper into an early, risk-appropriate technical partner? Dr. Andrea Bell, a VP and Global Head of Quality Assurance, breaks down what phase-appropriate quality looks like across the lifecycle and why the barriers to getting there are cultural rather than procedural.Andrea and Nick get into the real cost of late QA involvement, how risk-based rigor differs from uniform rigor, what makes a quality management review actually function, and how QA earns credibility with technical teams.A few of Andrea's key takeaways:Late QA involvement costs money and removes the option to remediate cheaplyMost of the cost of poor quality sits below the waterline in scrap, cycle time, investigations, and reputationEarly means early in the decision forums, not just early in the lifecycleRisk-based rigor isn't looser rigor. Uniform checklists are a weaker position and agencies will challenge themThe barriers to embedding QA earlier are quality culture and reporting structure, not procedureData only makes QA proactive if people are empowered to act on itQA earns credibility by co-authoring the argument you'll make to the regulator, not by signing off at the endAbout Andrea BellAndrea Bell is a Vice President and Global Head of Quality Assurance with more than 25 years in biotechnology building quality and CMC organizations across RNA, biologics, and small molecule programs. She holds a doctorate in global public health, a master's in quality assurance and regulatory affairs, an MBA in international business, and a bachelor's in biology.About The FDA GroupThe FDA Group helps life science organizations rapidly access the industry's best consultants, contractors, and candidates. Our resources assist in every stage of the product lifecycle, from clinical development to commercialization, with a focus on staff augmentation, auditing, remediation, QMS, and other specialized project work in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations. Learn more: https://www.thefdagroup.com/

What do the organisations recognised as the best places to work have in common?According to insights from the Australian Financial Review's 2025 Best Places to Work report, visible leadership was a common theme among the top-performing organisations.But what does “visible leadership” actually mean?It's not simply being seen around the office, sending regular CEO updates or appearing at the occasional town hall. True leadership visibility is about creating a sense of connection, accessibility, context and trust, so employees understand who is leading, what matters to them, why decisions are being made, and how their own voices are being heard.In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores why visible leadership matters for employee engagement, psychological safety, workplace wellbeing, organisational culture and performance, particularly as organisations grow and layers of hierarchy create greater distance between leaders and their people.We'll unpack:What visible leadership actually looks like in practiceWhy leadership communication isn't necessarily the same as leadership visibilityWhy visibility becomes more important as organisations growHow leaders can create genuine proximity without micromanagingWhy explaining decisions can build trust — even when people disagree with themThe connection between visible leadership, wellbeing and psychological safetyWhy employees don't just need to see their leaders — they need to know their leaders can see themPractical ways leaders can become more visible, accessible and responsiveYour people need you to be a leader they can actually experience. And if culture is what people experience every day, leadership visibility might be one of the most important - and most overlooked - ways leaders shape organisational culture.Resources mentioned:

Do you want to heal your relationship with food without feeling like you have to give up caring about your health or how you feel in your body?Maybe you're scared that if you stop tracking, controlling or following food rules, you'll swing to the opposite extreme... eating whatever you want, gaining weight and feeling even MORE uncomfortable in your own skin.But eating normally isn't about restriction or having a free-for-all.In this episode, I'm sharing 9 habits of women who eat normally, trust themselves around food AND feel good in their body.You'll learn:Why normal eaters focus on what sounds good, not what they should eatHow to listen to your True Brain instead of your Restrict Brain or Binge BrainWhy normal eaters honour cravings without turning them into bingesHow to stop eating past fullness without feeling deprivedWhat it looks like when binge urges are no longer running the showHow normal eaters move on after overeating instead of saying “eff it”How to keep trigger foods in your house without obsessing over themThe difference between loving boundaries and rigid food rulesHow movement can come from self-respect instead of punishmentYou don't have to choose between trusting yourself around food and feeling good in your body.The goal is Freedom of Choice, where YOU decide how you eat instead of rules, restriction, guilt, cravings or binge urges deciding for you.If you're ready to stop bingeing and get back to eating like a normal person, message me CONQUER and I'll send you the details for CONQUER 2.0.CONNECT WITH LORNA:---＞ Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoachhttps://www.instagram.com/lorna_bingeeatingcoach/---＞ TikTok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach https://www.tiktok.com/@lorna_bingeeatingcoach

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

How many hours does it actually take to go pro? In this episode, we sit down with Erik McCue, a professional footballer, to get an honest, no-hype breakdown of what real youth training looked like on his path to the pro game.Erik walks us through his journey from casual pickup soccer as a kid to disciplined, high-volume training as a teenager — and shares the numbers most academies won't tell you.Coming up in this episode:The real hours he trained before age 12Why his parents never pushed him — he pushed themThe burnout mistake most soccer families make

In this episode, Clint talks with Chris Voss, former lead FBI hostage negotiator and bestselling author of “Never Split the Difference,” about why the best negotiators don't win by talking louder, they win by listening better. Drawing from decades of high-stakes hostage negotiations, Chris explains how emotions drive decisions, why most people misunderstand negotiation, and how tactical empathy can transform conversations at work, at home, and everywhere in between. This is the first part of a two-part conversation.Topics Covered:Chris's journey from Kansas City police officer to leading the FBI's international hostage negotiationsWhy people are emotional, not rational, decision makersThe biggest flaw in traditional negotiation theoryThe difference between influence and manipulationWhy listening is the most powerful negotiation tool you haveHow assumptions derail conversations, and curiosity improves themThe three negotiation voice types (including the famous "late-night FM DJ voice")Tactical empathy and why understanding someone doesn't mean agreeing with themHow mirroring and labels build trust and uncover better informationWhy silence is one of the most underrated communication skillsThe mindset great negotiators bring into every conversationLinks:Chris's website - https://www.blackswanltd.com/chris-voss Chris's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophervoss/ Chris's book, “Never Split the Difference” - https://amzn.to/44H6pqM 

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

Before you work any harder towards your goals this fall, there's one question worth asking first: are you actually chasing what you want? Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, gets honest about something ambitious women rarely stop to examine: the goals they're pursuing that were never really theirs to begin with. She shares why the friction you're feeling might not be a discipline problem at all.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why ambitious women are great at setting goals, but not every goal comes from a genuine desire (some come from expectations, comparison, or simply being the next logical step)Why Diane quit a commitment even though she invested money, made a plan, and had committed, and what Diane's coach asked that changed everythingThe difference between not wanting to do something and not wanting the outcome, and why that distinction matters more than you thinkWhat "should goals" actually sound like and why they feel heavy even when they sound impressiveWhy women often assume they're procrastinating when they might actually be resisting a goal that doesn't belong to themThe connection to Chasing: the spark that says "she stopped listening to me years ago", and what that means for the goals you're quietly ignoringThe client who wanted a promotion, and what doing the Wheel of Life revealed was actually underneath that goalWhy carrying the wrong goals into a busy season just creates more pressure, and why the fall is the perfect time to pause and check inThe reminder that sometimes the goal doesn't need to be dropped. It just needs to be achieved a different way (or made even bigger)The truth about friction: a goal you don't actually want will fight you every step of the way, and no amount of discipline can fix thatShe's Goaled Coaching Mastermind doors are open until September 4th at 11:59 pm Pacific. Details and application here: https://shes-goaled-coaching-mastermind.dynamicwomen.biz/Listen to the previous episode: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/youre-accomplishing-a-lot-so-why-do-you-still-feel-behind-with-diane-rolston-dw377Learn more about Diane's upcoming one-woman show: https://chasing-enough.dynamicwomen.biz/Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Dive deep into the mysteries of past lives, energy resonance, and karmic cycles in this mind-expanding conversation. Discover how frequency alignment connects us to past incarnations, why children under eight are psychic sponges, and how near-death experiences can radically shift your life's trajectory.Jon, a past life regression specialist, explains how energy resonance explains what we call "past life" memories – and why some children can name their murderer from a previous incarnation. He also breaks down the theta frequency that children naturally operate in, the illusion of psychic abilities (and what Derren Brown has to do with it), and why karmic cycles repeat until we finally learn their lesson.From near-death experiences as cosmic wake-up calls to the danger of overthinking your spiritual path, this episode challenges listeners to stop resisting life and start flowing toward their true purpose.Topics DiscussedHow energy resonance connects us to past life memoriesWhy children under 8 operate in theta frequency – and why you should never be mean to themThe shocking case of a child who recognized his murderer from a past lifeNear-death experiences as cosmic wake-up callsBreaking karmic cycles: why trauma repeats until we learnDerren Brown, hypnosis, and the illusion of "psychic abilities"Quantum resonance: why we tune into certain past lives and not othersHow to stop resisting life and flow toward your true purposeEpisode Highlights[00:00] – How energy resonance connects us to past lives[01:07] – Why children under 8 are psychic sponges (theta frequency)[04:33] – Derren Brown, hypnosis & the illusion of psychic abilities[08:14] – The child who recognized his murderer from a past life[12:58] – Quantum resonance: why we tune into certain past lives[17:12] – Karmic cycles: why trauma repeats until we learn[22:45] – Near-death experiences as cosmic wake-up calls[26:08] – The danger of overthinking vs. being present[28:16] – How to stop resisting life & flow toward your purposeGuest BioJon is a past life regression specialist and hypnotherapist dedicated to helping people uncover the root causes of recurring patterns, fears, and traumas by exploring their soul's journey across lifetimes.

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

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

The kitchen is finally clean. You've sat down for the first time all day. Then a hand lands on your back and your shoulders go tight before you've decided anything at all. You love them. You're just completely done, and you already know how tonight goes if you say no.This week I answer a listener question from someone who wants sex less often than her partner does and has started to wonder whether something is wrong with her. We talk about why the number is almost never the actual problem, what's really driving the tension in these dynamics and what you can do about it.Things DiscussedThe listener question: my partner wants sex more than I do, and I feel like I'm failing at something I'm supposed to wantWhy differences in desire show up in most long term relationships at some pointWhat shifts desire over time, including illness, medication side effects, parenting, stress, hormone changes and body changesWhy a difference in desire doesn't mean you're incompatibleThe meaning people make of a no, and why that meaning does more damage than the no itselfSexual scripts and the templates we all carry about who initiates and how it's supposed to goWhy there's no normal frequency, and why many couples have never agreed on what sex even means to themThe golden rule: it's fun, it's pleasurable, everyone is willing and able, and no can be said without an unintended consequenceHow affection drops off when every touch feels loaded, from opposite ends of the couch to not holding handsBeing lonely in the same house, living like housemates or ships in the nightResponsive desire and spontaneous desire, and why waiting to feel like it first can mean waiting a very long timeWhy planning for it and building anticipation isn't a failure of romanceWhy the big weekend away often ends in a fight instead of connectionEmily Nagoski's accelerator and brakes analogy, and how two people can have very different sensitivitiesTaking sex off the table for an agreed period so bodies can relaxHow to open the conversation, when to have it, and why your first attempt is allowed to be a rough draftThe sex education most of us got, and what it left outTimestamps0:00 The hand on your back and the panic that follows1:00 The listener question and why it comes up so often2:00 Differences in desire show up in most long term relationships3:00 What changes desire over time4:00 Sexual scripts and the meaning we make of a no4:50 There is no normal frequency6:30 How affection slides off the agenda8:00 Lonely in the same house9:40 Responsive desire and the myth of spontaneous desire11:20 Planning, anticipation and why it still counts12:50 Why the weekend away backfires13:40 Accelerators and brakes14:40 Taking sex off the table16:10 How to start the conversation17:40 You are not failing at anythingResources and LinksFree guide to talking about sex and intimacy: https://marievakakis.com.au/time-to-talk-a-guide-to-talking-about-sex-and-intimacy/Relationship Reset, including the full module on intimacy: https://marievakakis.com.au/relationship-new-year-reset-2026/Couples Therapy Masterclass series for therapists, including the module on working with desire discrepancy: https://marievakakis.com.au/professionals-training/Work with me: https://marievakakis.com.au/contact/Episode with Dr Sarah Ashton on sexual scripts and desire: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xGrzIjeplUPmQ9zCfOfnX?si=9wX0pMK4QN6I8xEDT3XVMgBooks mentionedCome As You Are by Emily Nagoski Come Together by Emily NagoskiKeep the Conversation GoingGot a question you want answered on the podcast? Send it through here: forms.gle/ExJAeBTXAfn8xGkQ9I read every question that comes in, even the ones I cannot get to.ENROL NOW Relationship New Year RESET 2026https://marievakakis.com.au/relationship-new-year-reset-2026/Connect with Mariehttps://thetherapyhub.com.au/https://marievakakis.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/Submit a question to the Podcasthttps://forms.gle/nvNQyw9gJXMNnveY6

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

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

When did your audience stop being people and become a number?Most independent films and podcasts do not fail because the work is bad. They fail because no one ever felt like they belonged to them. This Deep Dive is about how to build an audience for your documentary before it is ever released, and the one ingredient that decides whether people stay with what you make.In this Deep Dive on Documentary First Episode 284 with Dutch filmmaker Jonathan de Jong, host Christian Taylor takes the idea at the heart of his film “Human Forever,” the most-watched human interest documentary in Dutch cinema history, and follows it somewhere unexpected: the same thing that makes dementia care humane is the thing that built his audience.The spine of the episode is a single word, belonging. Jonathan says the most dangerous part of dementia is not the diagnosis, it is the feeling of not belonging. Christian tests that idea against her own father's move into memory care this month, then turns it on filmmakers through Martin Buber's 1923 book “I and Thou” and the difference between treating a person as an “It” and meeting them as a “Thou.” The through line: build belonging before you build buzz.In this episode, Christian explores:Why the feeling of not belonging is the most dangerous part of dementia, in Jonathan de Jong's own wordsThe one ingredient that decides whether people stay with what you makeHow Jonathan built an audience for “Human Forever” before a single frame was shotWhy building a movement beat marketing a filmWhat belonging looks like in one real room, on her father's move dayMartin Buber's “I and Thou” and the difference between an It and a ThouHow filmmaking goes wrong the moment your audience becomes a numberWhy you invite people to belong instead of reaching for themThe question to ask about anyone you put in front of your cameraWhat a documentary about dementia can teach any filmmaker about reachCHAPTERS0:00 The Secret That Keeps an Audience2:04 The Most Dangerous Feeling5:16 The People and the Plan7:53 Build Belonging Before Buzz11:26 Meet Them, Don't AimFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do you build an audience for a documentary before it is released? You build belonging first. Jonathan de Jong built a movement around “Human Forever” before the film existed, a real person at the center and bestselling books out in the world, so audiences already felt part of something by release. The lesson for any filmmaker: make people feel they belong to what you are doing long before you ask them to watch, buy, or share it.What is the best way to market a documentary with no budget? Stop marketing and start including. Invite people into the mission instead of aiming promotion at them. When an audience feels seen and part of the story, they carry it for you. Belonging spreads a film further than any ad spend, which is why Jonathan filled theaters for a film about dementia without a marketing war chest.What is Martin Buber's “I and Thou” about? “I and Thou,” published in 1923, describes two ways of relating to another person. You can treat someone as an “It,” a thing to manage, a number, a problem to handle. Or you can meet them as a “Thou,” a whole person, encountered directly. Buber argued that real life is found in the “Thou,” in genuine meeting rather than use.Why do people stop watching independent films and podcasts? Because they can feel when a creator is aiming something at them instead of making something for them. The moment an audience becomes a view count or a click to convert, the work loses the sense that it was made for real people. People stay when they feel met and included, and they drift when they feel handled.ABOUT THE FILMS AND TOPIC“Human Forever” is a documentary directed by Dutch filmmaker Jonathan de Jong through SUPER7EVEN Productions. It follows the young dementia-care nurse Teun Toebes as he lives among and travels the world alongside people with dementia, and it became the most-watched human interest documentary in Dutch cinema history. The film is one piece of a larger movement that also includes Teun's bestselling books and the Article 25 Foundation he co-founded.Jonathan de Jong is a Dutch filmmaker and author who builds socially focused stories, and the guest on Documentary First Episode 284. SUPER7EVEN Productions: https://supersevenproductions.com. Film: https://human-forever.com.Teun Toebes is a nurse, humanitarian activist, and bestselling author who has spent years living inside dementia wards around the world. https://www.teuntoebes.com.ABOUT DOCUMENTARY FIRST: THE DEEP DIVEEach week, host Christian Taylor takes an insight from a recent Documentary First filmmaker interview and follows it through literature, philosophy, faith, and her own life. Christian is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, actor, and voice actor, and the director of “The Girl Who Wore Freedom.” The Deep Dive is built for documentary filmmakers, lovers of story, and anyone who wants to think more deeply about the work of making things.RESOURCES MENTIONED“Human Forever” (film), Jonathan de Jong, SUPER7EVEN Productions: https://human-forever.comSUPER7EVEN Productions: https://supersevenproductions.comTeun Toebes: https://www.teuntoebes.comMartin Buber, “I and Thou” (Ich und Du), 1923Documentary First Episode 284 with Jonathan de Jong: https://pod.fo/e/50bde1LISTEN AND FOLLOWListen and subscribe wherever you get podcasts: https://podfollow.com/documentary-first Watch on YouTube: @DocumentaryFirstSUPPORT THE SHOWJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/documentaryfirstCONNECT WITH DOCUMENTARY FIRSTAll platforms: https://linktr.ee/doc1st Christian Taylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetchristiantaylor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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