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What if the reason your best ideas keep falling flat has nothing to do with the quality of the idea?In this episode, Michael Reddington sits down with John Bates, a globally recognized leadership and executive communications coach who has worked with organizations including NASA, Intuit, and Johnson and Johnson. John has delivered multiple TED Talks, coached executives and leaders on every continent, and built a career around one core conviction: communication is not logical. It is biological.This conversation will fundamentally change how you think about every high-stakes conversation you walk into. John breaks down why the ancient part of your brain makes decisions before your logical brain even gets a vote, why trying to establish your credibility usually destroys it, and why the most powerful thing a speaker can do is stop talking about themselves.John unpacks the neuroscience behind why people say yes, yes, yes and then no, how to build emotional credibility before you say a single persuasive word, and the difference between vulnerability that connects and vulnerability that costs you. If you lead people, sell ideas, or speak in front of any audience at all, this episode will give you a new framework for what it actually means to land your message where it counts.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy communication is biological and why logic alone will almost never win a high-stakes conversationHow the paleomammalian brain makes decisions before the logical brain even registers themWhy the yes, yes, yes, no pattern in sales and negotiations is not a lie but a missing emotional connectionWhat emotional credibility is, why it needs to come first, and how to establish it fastHow insightful vulnerability builds trust faster than any credential or accomplishmentWhy your credibility is already established before you walk into the room and trying to prove it only hurts youThe difference between curating for your audience versus dumping everything you know on themWhy saying "I told you so" is proof you failed to communicate, not proof you were rightHow to reframe public speaking anxiety by shifting your attention from yourself to the people you are servingWhy the best ideas, candidates, and products often lose because communication broke down, not because they were wrongChapters(00:00) Why Communication Is Biological, Not Logical(04:24) How the Paleomammalian Brain Makes Decisions Before You Do(08:08) The Yes Yes Yes No Problem and What It Really Means(13:25) What Emotional Credibility Is and Why It Has to Come First(16:59) Origin Stories and the Power of Insightful Vulnerability(22:06) "Don't Insult the Listening" and the Lesson of Trusting Your Audience(26:56) Why Communication Is a Function of Leadership(28:33) Taking Responsibility for What People Hear, Not Just What You Say(33:05) How to Make the Complicated Simple by Curating, Not Dumping(41:37) How to Beat Public Speaking Anxiety by Serving Instead of PerformingAbout the GuestJohn Bates is an executive leadership communications coach, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who has spent over 15 years helping leaders, teams, and organizations communicate in ways that actually move people. His clients include NASA, Intuit, Johnson and Johnson, Boston Scientific, and Accenture. He has delivered multiple TED Talks, been featured in media around the world, and built a global practice around the idea that great communication is not about saying the right things. It is about making sure the right things land. John coaches one on one, works with small and large teams, and produces free training content through his newsletter and website.Links and ResourcesJohnBates.com - https://www.johnbates.comExecutiveSpeakingSuccess.com - https://www.executivespeakingsuccess.comJohn Bates | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbatesSponsor Links:InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - HumintellEnter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Have you ever wondered if your loved ones are still with you? What about those perfectly timed songs, vivid dreams, feathers, numbers, or synchronicities that seem impossible to ignore?In this moving conversation, we sit down with Marta the Medium, an evidential psychic medium, spiritual teacher, and intuitive guide whose work has helped thousands of people connect with loved ones in Spirit and strengthen their own intuitive abilities.Marta shares her remarkable journey from a childhood filled with unexplained spiritual experiences to embracing her gifts and helping others find healing, validation, and connection beyond the physical world.Together, we explore what happens when we die, how Spirit communicates with us, the messages our loved ones most want us to hear, and why intuition is a gift available to everyone—not just mediums.IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSSWhat it means to be an evidential psychic mediumMarta's powerful childhood experiences with Spirit and how she learned to understand themWhy evidence from loved ones in Spirit can be surprisingly specific—and deeply healingThe five "clairs" and how spirit uses them to communicateThe most common signs our loved ones send from the other sideWhat Marta has learned about the afterlife through thousands of readingsThe role of Spirit Guides, angels, and divine supportWhat anticipatory grief is and why it deserves to be named and honoredHow grief can evolve into a deeper relationship with those we've lostPractical ways to strengthen your intuition and trust your inner knowingWhy Spirit communication is ultimately about healing, purpose, and remembering who we really areLife contracts, free will, and the idea that you can "quantum jump" between versions of yourselfThe collective message Marta is receiving right now: come back to your own knowingCONNECT WITH MARTAVisit martathemedium.com to learn more about working with her: readings, teachings, events, and resources.Free 20-minute guided audio — Your First Conversation With Spirit Follow Marta at @martathemediumListen to Marta's podcast, Perfectly Imperfect Spiritual Podcast Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

Are your employees truly getting value from their benefits — or are they forgetting about them until open enrollment rolls around?In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Cindy Washburn from TruHu to discuss why consistent, intentional communication may be the missing ingredient in maximizing employee benefits.Too often, employees are overwhelmed with information during open enrollment and then hear little to nothing about their benefits for the rest of the year. Cindy explains how organizations can shift to a more effective, year-round communication strategy that increases awareness, appreciation, and utilization.Topics include:Why benefits communication shouldn't happen just once a yearHow bite-sized, "drip marketing" messages improve retentionWhy employees with lesser benefits—but better communication—are often more loyal and satisfiedTiming benefits education around real-life events, from summer travel to mental health awarenessSegmenting messages so employees receive information that is relevant to themWhy repetition is one of the most powerful tools in employee educationUsing email, text, microsites, and automation to make communication easier and more effectiveWhether you're in HR, benefits, or leadership, this conversation offers practical strategies to help employees better understand—and appreciate—the investments your organization is already making in them.

This episode is one from the archives where I'm joined by Emma and Eleanor, founders of The Reconnected, to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of healing: the nervous system.This conversation was recorded when What Heals was Raw Health Rebel Podcast, but in many ways it feels even more relevant now.We talk about parenting, trauma, breathwork, connected play and why so many of us spend years trying to heal our children whilst completely neglecting ourselves.Emma and Eleanor share how they came to this work, why they believe the parent's nervous system is central to the wellbeing of the whole family, and how healing ourselves can create profound shifts in those around us.We also explore why parenting can be so triggering, what our children may be reflecting back to us, and how conscious connection can transform family relationships.This is not about becoming a perfect parent. It is about understanding that healing is relational, that our bodies remember more than we consciously realise, and that there are simple, powerful ways to reconnect with ourselves and our children.If you've ever felt burnt out, overwhelmed by parenting, curious about nervous system healing, or wondered why your child seems to trigger every unresolved part of you, this is a conversation worth listening to.Key takeawaysWhy the parent's nervous system matters so muchHow breathwork can support emotional healing and regulationThe difference between intellectual understanding and nervous system healingWhy parenting can be one of life's greatest catalysts for growthHow our bodies hold experiences, even when we can't consciously remember themWhy healing ourselves often creates change in our childrenThe importance of co-regulation within familiesHow connected play can deepen understanding between parent and childWe also talk aboutConscious parenting and family healingStrong-willed and sensitive childrenWhy modern parenting can feel so overwhelmingThe limitations of talk therapy for some peopleStored stress, trauma and the nervous systemHow children communicate through playWhy children need to feel truly seenThe connection between parenting, self-awareness and healingHow community supports nervous system healingResources mentionedThe Reconnectedhttps://www.thereconnected.com/The Reconnected on InstagramSend us Fan MailJoin Lisa's new global homeopathy community, The Atrium, here. Monthly live teaching with world-class homeopaths, curated by Lisa Strbac, plus courses, conversation and resources to support ongoing study.Enrolment for the 2027 PIHAP Cohort is now open! Places are strictly limited and 2026 sold out early. To learn more click and secure your spot click here.

We've all bought something that felt like a great deal at the time, and now we're still paying it off, wondering what we were thinking. If money has ever kept you up at night, this one's for you.This is the final part of a shame-free, guilt-free conversation about money, the kind most of us are already having at home about debt, savings, and what's actually enough. Chris digs into the common traps that quietly drain us, from subscriptions we forgot about to the "emergency" that became permanent, and a 2,000-year-old letter to a young guy named Timothy that names the real problem: it's not money itself, it's the feeling underneath it. The big idea is simple. Live with margin so you can live on mission. No spreadsheets-make-you-cringe lecture, just a practical way to close the gap between your income and your ego.What you'll walk away with:The four money traps that catch almost everyone, and how to spot themWhy wanting to feel rich is more dangerous than wanting to be richA simple give 10 / save 10 / live on 80 starting point you can actually useWhy a budget might be the most spiritual thing you do this weekA reframe on wealth that takes the pressure off keeping up with everyone elseSpeaker: Chris Podlich | Beyond Church, Griffin.Your best next step:

What happens when one person sees your potential before you can see it yourself?Ashanti Branch sits down with Hasan Davis, educator, youth advocate, storyteller, and self-described "Hope Dealer," to explore the experiences that shaped his life and his commitment to young people. From childhood trauma and educational barriers to juvenile justice reform and national leadership, Hasan shares how a series of caring adults helped him discover possibilities beyond the circumstances he was born into.They discuss the power of belonging, the responsibility educators carry, and why behavior is often a reflection of survival rather than defiance. Hasan reflects on the teachers, mentors, and family members who refused to let his story end where others expected it to.Why behavior is often communication rather than a disciplinary problemThe importance of creating conditions where students feel they belongHow educators can hold students accountable without giving up on themWhy young people need adults who can see both their struggles and their potentialWhy relationships matter more than authority when building trust with young peopleThe impact of educators who create opportunities instead of barriersHow students often carry responsibilities and burdens that adults never seeWhy schools must address more than academics to support learningHow educators can avoid taking student behavior personallyWhy creating classroom agreements can help students develop ownership and accountabilityThe importance of helping young people imagine futures beyond their current circumstancesConnect with Hasan DavisWebsite: www.hasandavis.comLinkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasandavis/⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HasanDavisSolutions⁠ Connect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/ #UnMASKingWithMaleEducators #MaleEducators #MillionMaskMovement #EverForwardClub  #UnmaskingWithMaleEducators #EducationLeadership #StudentBelonging #TraumaInformedEducation #PowerOfHope #YouthDevelopment #SeeThePossibility

You want to help your teen be resilient and feel more confident and capable of handling life's challenges. But when they're struggling, whether with mental health, motivation, school, substances, or simply growing up,  it's easy to slip into protection mode. You try to shield them from pain, solve their problems, and prevent mistakes before they happen.The problem? Confidence isn't built through protection. It's built through experience.In this conversation, I sit down with clinical psychologist and adolescent mental health expert Dr. Jerry Weichman to explore the parenting tools that truly help teens build confidence and resilience. Why do so many parents feel overwhelmed and alone? How is today's digital world impacting families? And why is focusing on what you can control one of the most powerful mental health strategies available? We discuss it all.Dr. Jerry shares the mindset shifts and practical tools he's used with thousands of families, including how parents can support a struggling teen without trying to control them, why resilience matters more than ever, and what it takes to create healthier family dynamics in a world full of stress, distractions, and uncertainty.If you've ever wondered how to help your teen build confidence while also preserving your own sanity, this episode is for you.In this episode on helping teens build confidence, we discuss:Why helping your teen build confidence starts with changing your own mindsetThe difference between protecting your child and building resilienceHow today's digital world is affecting parents, teens, and family relationshipsWhy focusing on what you can control reduces stress and overwhelmThe parenting trap of trying to "fix" your teen's strugglesWhat to do when your teen knows the tools but refuses to use themWhy allowing mistakes can actually help your teen build confidenceHow resilience protects teens from anxiety, depression, and hopelessnessPractical mental health strategies for both parents and teensWhy parents need support, tools, and compassion tooHow Dr. Jerry's Raising Families platform helps parents navigate common family challengesMore about Dr. Jerry WeichmanDr. Jerry Weichman, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, adolescent mental health specialist, and parenting expert, is the founder and creator of Raising Families, a free-to-access platform and trusted go-to resource for pro-active parents that provides real-life tools, systems and solutions for navigating today's most common mental health challenges impacting children and families. Looking for support?

☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PMOS guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/pmosPCOS has officially been renamed PMOS - Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome - published in The Lancet on May 12th, 2026, after 14 years of global collaboration. In this episode I share my own PMOS story - cortisol-induced, stress-driven, and masked by birth control for years.  What You'll LearnWhy PCOS was renamed PMOS and what each word in the new name actually meansStephanie's personal cortisol-driven PMOS story — and how birth control masked it for yearsWhat PMOS actually is, explained simply — androgens, the hormonal system, why symptoms happenThe four types of PMOS: insulin-resistant, adrenal/cortisol, inflammatory, and post-pillThe specific tests that reveal each type — including why fasting glucose misses most of themWhy the same diagnosis needs four different solutionsWhat the first move is for each type

What actually happens when a great technician becomes a shop foreman?In this episode of The Wrench Turners Podcast, I sit down with Mike Ramirez and Aaron Marion, two experienced shop foremen, to talk about the real work of leading technicians on the shop floor.This conversation goes far beyond diagnostics, flat rate, and fixing cars.Mike talks about going from a producing technician to a shop multiplier, helping other techs remove bottlenecks, make more hours, and work better as a team. Aaron shares what it's like leading inside a high-end Porsche environment, why mentorship still matters years into the trade, and why no technician should ever believe they've learned everything.The episode digs into:How mentors build technicians without doing the work for themWhy shop foremen need to document their processesHow team chemistry changes the entire shopWhy reputation matters more than most technicians realizeHow ego can limit growth in the automotive industryWhy personal finances affect technician happiness and performanceWhat real shop leadership looks like when the car, the customer, or the team is strugglingThis is a conversation for technicians, shop foremen, service managers, fixed operations directors, and anyone who cares about building better leaders inside automotive service departments.Because the best tool in the shop is still a good leader.Negative PushesPositive PullsGod Blessj.Find Mike:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ramirez-1782152a/Find Aaron:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-marion-257b18231/⚠️ Disclaimer:I'm a licensed mechanic. That doesn't mean I know what I'm doing, whether it's fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45ebInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/Chapters00:00 Intro01:56 Express bay to shop foreman05:20 Aaron Marion's early mentors08:01 High-end stores and better shops09:48 Why some shops can't afford to miss15:12 How Aaron handles problem cars18:23 Mike's Prologue diagnostic nightmare20:34 Stumbling gracefully23:17 The middle years of a technician's career25:32 What a dream shop feels like26:23 Learning from everyone in the shop32:39 Aaron's advice for apprentices33:44 Mike on reputation, trust, and leadership37:15 Why technicians need to manage personal finances41:44 Why technicians shouldn't box themselves in44:50 Closing quote and final thoughts

→ Want to go further? Join: the free masterclassWhy are some people so much luckier than others? The science of luck says it's not chance, it's behavior, and it starts with your nervous system.Some people seem to have all the luck: opportunity finds them, the right people show up, doors open. Underneath the admiration is the quiet question, why them, and why not me?In this episode of Starting Over, Being You, we break down the real, measurable science of luck and why becoming a luckier person asks more of you than raising your vibration ever could.In this episode:Why luck is a set of behaviors, not a trait (Richard Wiseman's research)How your nervous system decides whether you see opportunities or miss themWhy "luck has an address": how the people around you set your baseline through co-regulationThe black sheep effect: why outgrowing your old life genuinely hurts (social rejection lights up the same brain regions as physical pain)Achieving vs. awakened relationships, and why wanting new people as you grow isn't betrayalA 5-step practice to start behaving your way toward luckYou're allowed to outgrow a room. And you can still love the people in it.→ Go deeper: join the free masterclass: click hereTopics: science of luck, how to be luckier, why some people are luckier than others, nervous system regulation, black sheep effect, outgrowing friends, personal growth, awakened relationships

We've all seen the ugly version. The screaming. The lawyers. The kids stuck in the middle, learning to pack a bag every week and tiptoe between two worlds that can't stand each other. But what if I told you it doesn't have to look like that?In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Armstrong — author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involved and The Art of the Juggling Act: Bite-Size Guides for Working Parents — for an honest, hopeful conversation about something most people don't believe is even possible: a good divorce.And here's the thing. Sarah and I both lived it. We're two parents who went through divorce, kept our kids out of the crossfire, and came out the other side with families that are still families. I've been divorced for over 30 years, remarried for 30, and we still hug at the holidays. So this isn't theory. This is two moms telling you it can be done.Sarah will be the first to say she's not an advocate for divorce. No one gets married planning to get divorced. But when a couple does land there — and half of them do — our children are the ones whose lives get turned upside down by a decision they never got to make. And we owe it to them not to let them become collateral damage.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy "a good divorce" isn't a fantasy — and the moment Sarah's seven-year-old daughter, Grace, defined it better than any expert ever couldThe "compartmentalization muscle" — how to feel your big emotions fully without letting your kids carry the weight of themWhy slamming your ex in front of your child is the same as slamming your child (because they're half that other person)The parent-teacher conference moment that revealed just how rare healthy co-parenting really isWhat it means to stand on the same side of the soccer field — and why that small choice tells your child everythingThe one question I ask every couple before they go down this path, and why it once brought a parent to tearsSarah's final reflection: how to embrace your new normal, look ahead, and stop dwelling in the negativesThis conversation is full of heart, honesty, and a good dose of humor, because even in a divorce, you should still be allowed to laugh.About Sarah ArmstrongSarah spent her career in the corporate global marketing world and never planned to become an author. Then her own divorce — and the friends who kept asking how she did it so well — turned into a book that now travels in the purses of women going through the hardest season of their lives, keeping them calm. Her work is built around one belief: a good divorce is a possible outcome if you stay focused on it and put in the effort.Resources for YouThe Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce and The Art of the Juggling Act by Sarah Armstrong — find everything at gooddivorce.guideRaising Happy Toddlers by Celia Kibler — available at beabetterparent.comBe A Better Parent App — download at beabetterparent.com for on-demand, real-time parenting support right when you need it mostIf you're walking through divorce right now, please hear me: it's scary, and it takes real courage. Ask for the help. You deserve it, and you're worthy of it.And if this episode gave you hope — or you know someone who needs it — share it, leave a review, and pass it along. There are so many parents out there feeling lost in this, and your share might be the thing that helps them give themselves some grace.As always, I wish you days filled with peace, love, and lots of laughter. Laughter really is the best medicine.

In this powerful episode of The Big Show, Brent Gove and Eric Lofholm discuss why they believe the real estate comeback is coming — and how top professionals can position themselves now to win big when the market shifts.Brent shares his market forecast based on decades of real estate experience, covering:The impact of high interest rates and stalled housing movementHistorical real estate cycles and what we can learn from themWhy 400,000 agents leaving the industry creates massive opportunityPredictions for interest rates, the economy, and the next housing surgeWhy mindset and persistence matter more than everEric shares practical strategies for succeeding in any market, including:The power of one-on-one relationship buildingMassive action and daily prospectingStaying focused on opportunities instead of fearHow to position yourself now for the next wave of businessThis episode is packed with encouragement, optimism, strategy, and mindset for real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating uncertainty in business.If you're ready to stay focused, take action, and prepare for the opportunities ahead, this episode is for you.Please share this podcast with your team and organization, and listen multiple times to absorb the powerful ideas shared in this conversation.

Kevin Brunner explains why your CPA may be costing you money, how to cut your effective tax rate, and what most real estate investors get wrong about wealth preservation.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Kevin Brunner of The Q Companies to talk about what happens to a real estate portfolio when the wrong advisors are in place, and what it looks like to actually protect the wealth you've built.Kevin breaks down:Why CPAs advise investors to "just pay the tax" and how that costs you money every yearHow high-earning investors can stay at a 10% effective federal tax rateThe installment sale trust strategy and how it avoids capital gains on a saleWhy a 1031 exchange alone is not a complete exit strategyHow to reset depreciation through a trust structureWhat "hold till you die, swap till you drop" really means for your portfolioWhy the financial services industry is set up against the investorHow to prepare your heirs to actually manage what you leave themWhy wealth transferred without preparation destroys familiesThe "quadrant" framework for thinking about all your assets, not just financial onesThis episode is for:Real estate investors with significant equity who haven't updated their estate planInvestors approaching a sale or 1031 exchangeAnyone who suspects their advisor isn't giving them the full picturePortfolio holders who haven't thought about succession and heir preparation

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode Host Carm Capriotto welcomes Chris Lawson, founder of Technician Find, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing independent auto repair shops today: finding and keeping great technicians. Chris explains why many shop owners fall into what he calls "fire alarm syndrome," waiting until a technician leaves before starting the hiring process. That reactive approach often leads to rushed decisions, poor hires, and ongoing turnover. Instead, he advocates for an "Always Be Recruiting" mindset, where shops continuously build relationships with potential candidates long before they have an opening. The conversation explores practical strategies for becoming a destination workplace, creating a recruiting pipeline, and building a culture that attracts top talent in a competitive market. What You'll Learn Why reactive hiring creates costly staffing problemsHow to build a bench of pre-qualified technicians before you need themWhy becoming "10-mile famous" can help attract both technicians and customersHow culture-focused marketing can outperform traditional help-wanted adsThe three things technicians value most: respect, growth, and compensationWhy sign-on bonuses often fail and how to structure them more effectivelyPractical ways to engage passive candidates who are not actively job huntingResources available through Chris Lawson's free online community for shop owners The best time to recruit a technician is before you need one. Shops that continuously market their culture, build relationships with local talent, and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates are better positioned to grow, avoid staffing emergencies, and create a workplace where top technicians want to stay. Recruiting is no longer an occasional task. It is an ongoing business strategy. Chris Lawson, TechnicianFind.Com Love your shop? Stay, but stay ready. Auto techs join to level up, find good shops, and keep tabs on top indie jobs nationwide. Techs only. No BS. Independent Wrench Jobs: https://www.skool.com/independentwrenchjobs Finding Technicians Part 1- Chris Lawson [RR 803]: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e803/ Finding Technicians Part 2 – Chris Lawson [RR 816]: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e816/ Technician Attraction Blueprint [RR 921]: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e921/ Attract, Develop, and Retain Top Automotive Talent [CC 113]: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/cc113/ Beyond Babysitters: Developing Strong Managers and Financial Transparency [RR 1076]: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e1076/ Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/

What happens when you cross old-school orange genetics with modern gas-heavy funk? You get Ecto Cooler, a strain that hits like a citrus soda spiked with rocket fuel. In this episode, we crack open the genetics, terpene profile, flavors, and effects behind one of the most memorable citrus-forward cultivars on dispensary shelves.Named after the iconic ‘80s drink, Ecto Cooler has built a reputation for delivering bright, uplifting effects while keeping enough body relaxation in the mix to stay balanced. Whether you're chasing flavor, focus, or just curious about what makes this strain stand out, we've got you covered.The genetics behind Ecto CoolerWhy citrus-heavy strains continue to be fan favoritesThe terpene profile that drives its aroma and effectsCommonly reported effects and who might enjoy themWhy the same strain can feel different from person to personHow Ecto Cooler compares to other citrus-forward cultivarsType: Sativa-dominant HybridGenetics: California Orange × Gorilla Biscuit Common Aromas & Flavors:OrangeLemon citrusPineFuelSweet gas  Commonly Reported Effects:UpliftedFocusedCreativeHappyRelaxed  While terpene results vary by grower and batch, Ecto Cooler is most often associated with:LimoneneMyrceneCaryophyllenePinene (in some cultivars)Linalool (occasionally present in smaller amounts)  Ecto Cooler is a great example of why strain names only tell part of the story. The real experience comes from the plant's chemistry, the terpene profile, cannabinoid content, and your own biology. One person's productive daytime strain can be another person's movie-and-couch strain.That's why at Cannabis School we always say: start low, go slow, and pay attention to how your body responds.Keep the Mic on.Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going.We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use.Find everything in one place here:

If you've been pouring time into Instagram, throwing up promos, and still wondering why things feel so hard, this episode is going to reframe everything.The salon owner glow up is real, and it's happening. But most owners are skipping the most important first steps and going straight to tactics that can't actually fix what's broken.In this episode, Lexi gets into the two things every salon owner needs to do before anything else, no fluff, no 10-step lists, just the foundational moves that will actually tell you where your business is and what to do next.In this episode:Why "my salon doesn't make money" is often not the full picture, and how to actually see what's happening inside your businessThe numbers that matter beyond revenue: average ticket, rebooking rate, and retail per guestWhy most salon owners jump straight to "I need more clients" when that's not actually the problemWhat a real marketing ecosystem looks like versus just posting on social and hoping something landsThe five marketing channels every salon already has, and why most owners are only using one of themWhy your email list and SMS are sitting on untapped revenue right now, and how to turn them into an ATMThe Monday Club: Business education, community, and tools to build a salon that runs like a real business, with leadership development, a full marketing ecosystem, and Fully Booked all under one roof. A new VIP level just launched.Learn more: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-clubOr DM Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lomax.lexi/

The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything — Shadow Work, Akashic Records, and Healing Trauma with Christi CapozziWhat if the answer to healing your trauma, breaking your patterns, and finally feeling like yourself again was simpler than you ever imagined? In this episode, Audrey sits down with shadow work coach and energy healer Christi Capozzi for one of the most fascinating, eye-opening conversations yet. From what shadow work actually is (and why it's not as scary as it sounds) to the mind-blowing numerology shower thought that connects gratitude to the meaning of life — this one is going to stop you in your tracks.In this episode you'll learn:What shadow work actually is and why it's the missing piece in so many people's healing journeyWhy talk therapy alone often keeps us stuck in trauma loops instead of actually healing themWhy energy work, Reiki, and somatic healing won't stick unless you follow it up with this one crucial stepWhat the Akashic Records are, how they work, and how accessing them can help you understand your soul's blueprint and heal deep trauma patternsHow to recognize your triggers for what they really are — and the exact words to say to yourself in the moment to feel safe againConnect with Christi: Instagram & Facebook — The Healing Arts @_the_healing_artsClick here for her web page ✨✨ RISE Tribe - Next Steps✨✨For All the Things:  www.helloaudreyrose.com/linkinbio FREE 7 day Nervous System Reset Group - get daily nervous system reset practices in just 10 min a day, with Audrey as your guide https://www.helloaudreyrose.com/7days Nervous System Reset Training (Free): www.helloaudreyrose.com/reset Happiness Bundle - www.helloaudreyrose.com/happiness 

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin get real about one of the most pressing challenges facing independent dealers in 2026 — building and keeping the right team. From sales to collections to the shop, they break down how AI is reshaping every position on your lot, which roles are disappearing, which ones matter more than ever, and what it actually takes to hire and retain people worth keeping.What You'll Learn:Why the BDC agent as you know it is going away — and what kind of salesperson you actually need to replace them in an AI-driven dealershipThe debate: human-led lead management vs. full AI automation, and where the real closing magic still has to happen in personHow the collector-to-account ratio has nearly doubled and what that means for who you hire, how you train them, and what you pay themWhy hiring mechanics without experience and training them up beats poaching experienced techs — and how to run a working interview that cuts through the noise fastHow the Blytz and Ituran integration is eliminating after-hours headaches and cutting down the busywork your collectors shouldn't be doing anymoreWhy every dealer needs a numbers person — and what happens to your business when the person running gut instinct finally meets a spreadsheetIf you're a buy here pay here or independent dealer trying to figure out how to staff smarter, hold people accountable, and stop letting good be the enemy of great, this episode is for you.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

What is the difference between solitude and loneliness, and why does every creative person need to understand it?There are two kinds of being alone in creative work, and they are not the same thing. One makes the work great. The other wears you down to nothing. The difference between solitude and loneliness is the difference between sustainable creative life and creative burnout, and most of us never learn to tell them apart.In this Deep Dive, host Christian Taylor takes a single line from her conversation with filmmaker Armin Korsos, that filmmaking can be a very lonely process, and explores what it actually means to be alone in creative work, and what turns the hard kind of alone into the kind that makes the work matter.In this Deep Dive on Documentary First Episode 278 with Armin Korsos, Christian draws a line between loneliness and solitude. Loneliness is the desert. Solitude is the garden. The work, she argues, is learning to turn one into the other, and then finding the people who remind you that the loneliness was never a sign of failure. It was just part of the work.Anchored in Henri Nouwen's image of the desert and the garden, and C.S. Lewis on friendship from The Four Loves, this episode is for filmmakers, writers, voice actors, painters, small business owners, and anyone who does the quiet work alone and needs to be reminded they are not the only one.In this episode, Christian explores:The difference between solitude and loneliness, and why creative people confuse themWhy the most creative moments come from being alone, and why the work needs the quietThe second kind of alone: the lonely math of budgets, fundraising, and payrollWhy that weight is not a sign you are failing, but a sign you are doing the workWhat both kinds of alone are forging in you at the same timeWhy you cannot offer anything in a room of peers until the time alone has happenedHow finding your people can feel like an oasis in the desertWhat community actually does for the work, and what it does not doWhy you are built for both solitude and community, and need bothCHAPTERS0:00 The Two Kinds of Alone0:20 Armin Korsos on the Lonely Process1:13 The Outside View vs. the Inside Reality1:36 The First Alone. Solitude as the Creative Garden3:38 The Second Alone. The Lonely Math of Filmmaking5:28 Finding Your People. The Oasis in the Desert7:26 What Community Does for the WorkFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between solitude and loneliness?Solitude is chosen, generative time alone that creative work requires. It is where you hear what a story is asking for and find your own voice. Loneliness is the heavier, often involuntary weight of carrying the hard parts of the work by yourself, the budgets, the rejections, the decisions no one else can make for you. The writer Henri Nouwen framed the spiritual task as converting the desert of loneliness into a garden of solitude.Why is filmmaking so lonely?From the outside, filmmaking looks like the festival, the poster, and the applause. From the inside, most of the work is one person alone with the thing: the edit, the budget, the fundraising, the difficult conversations with crew. The finished film never shows the months spent alone with a spreadsheet, so the loneliness stays invisible. It is a normal part of the work, not a sign of failure.What did Henri Nouwen say about loneliness and solitude?In Reaching Out (1975), Nouwen wrote that to live a spiritual life we must first find the courage to enter into the desert of our loneliness and to change it by gentle and persistent efforts into a garden of solitude. He described the movement from loneliness to solitude as the beginning of any spiritual life.How do creative people deal with isolation?By holding two things at once: protecting the solitude the work requires, and building a community that reminds them the loneliness is shared. The time alone is what makes the work. The people are what keep you the kind of person who can keep making it. You are built for both, and you need both.About the Topic and SourcesHenri Nouwen, Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life (1975)The Dutch priest, professor, and writer whose image of the desert of loneliness and the garden of solitude anchors this episode. His exact words: “To live a spiritual life we must first find the courage to enter into the desert of our loneliness and to change it by gentle and persistent efforts into a garden of solitude.”C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves (1960)Lewis on how friendship is born. The moment one person says to another, “What? You too? I thought I was the only one.” Christian connects this to meeting her friend Sarah in 1989 over a shared love of Lewis, Winnie the Pooh, and the Bible.About Documentary First: The Deep DiveEach week, host Christian Taylor takes an insight from a recent Documentary First filmmaker interview and explores it through literature, philosophy, current culture, and the universal human experience. It is a companion show to Documentary First, built for documentary filmmakers, lovers of story, and anyone who wants to think more deeply about what we are watching. Christian Taylor is a documentary filmmaker (The Girl Who Wore Freedom), actress, voice actor, and podcast host based in the United States.Resources MentionedDocumentary First Episode 278 with Armin Korsos: https://pod.fo/e/41b633Henri Nouwen, Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life (1975):https://www.henrinouwen.org/books/reaching-outC.S. Lewis, The Four Loves (1960):https://www.cslewis.com/four-types-of-love/Caymanite (Armin Korsos): https://www.caymanite.usFilmmaker Friday Chicago: https://www.filmmakerfridays.orgThe Utah Beach Museum, Normandy: https://www.utah-beach.comListen and FollowListen on your favorite podcast app: https://podfollow.com/documentary-firstYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@documentaryfirstSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DocumentaryFirstConnectDocumentary First on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/doc1stChristian Taylor on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/meetchristiantaylor

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

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

Culture isn't built through slogans or perks—it's built through leadership, accountability, training, and creating an experience people actually want to be part of.In this episode of What the Fixed Ops?!, we welcome back Nick Ruffolo for an in-depth conversation on what truly drives long-term success inside a dealership. From customer retention and employee engagement to leadership development and process accountability, Nick breaks down the systems and mindset shifts that separate average dealerships from elite-performing organizations.Drawing from his experience leading fixed operations across the , Nick shares why culture is more than a buzzword—it's the foundation behind customer loyalty, employee retention, and sustainable growth. He explains how dealerships can create stronger relationships with customers, empower advisors and technicians, and develop leaders who inspire performance instead of simply managing it.This conversation goes far beyond service lanes and KPIs. It's about understanding people, creating buy-in, building trust, and developing systems that keep both employees and customers coming back.We talk about:Why dealership culture impacts every departmentThe connection between customer experience and employee retentionWhy fixed ops success starts with leadership and accountabilityHow training and coaching create high-performing teamsThe importance of understanding your employees' “why”How dealerships lose customers after the warranty periodWhy service advisors should focus on relationships over transactionsThe role of communication in dealership performanceWhy process consistency matters more than flashy amenitiesHow great leaders create buy-in and trustThe difference between managing people and inspiring themWhy dealerships must break down silos between sales and serviceHow setting the next appointment improves retentionWhy top-performing dealerships invest heavily in culture and developmentThe importance of hiring for attitude and emotional intelligenceNick also shares powerful insights on leadership, employee motivation, customer trust, and how embracing discomfort and continuous growth can transform both individuals and organizations.His message is clear: dealerships don't grow because of luck—they grow because of people, culture, accountability, and leaders willing to invest in the long game.This is a high-energy, insight-packed conversation about customer retention, leadership, fixed ops culture, and what it really takes to build a dealership people want to work for—and customers want to return to.BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HEREwww.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts:www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host Russell B. Hill and Co-Host Charity Dunning as they discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in What the Fixed Ops?!podcast #automotive #fixedoperations #dealershipmarketing

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, the first board-certified female urogynecologist in the world, to dismantle the lie that estrogen causes breast cancer, expose the hormone training gap hiding inside every OB/GYN office in the country, and explain why the online HRT explosion isn't liberation; it's the setup for the next Women's Health Initiative.At 41, Dr. Greenleaf was surgically menopausal, prescribed antidepressants for symptoms her doctors blamed on hormones, and living with a lupus diagnosis she'd carried since age 18. When she stopped treating the symptoms and started treating her gut microbiome, the mood swings resolved, the immune dysfunction cleared, and the lupus markers that had defined her health for decades simply disappeared. The conventional medical system had no framework for what happened to her so she went looking for one.If you've ever been handed a hormone prescription with no questions asked, or been told your labs look "normal" while you feel anything but, this episode will give language to what you've already suspected.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your gynecologist, urologist, and endocrinologist almost certainly received zero formal training in sex hormonesWhy only 23% of residents finishing training today feel prepared to treat midlife womenHow chronic stress hijacks your sex hormones and converts them straight to cortisolWhy when tens of millions of women stopped HRT after the Women's Health Initiative, breast cancer rates went up, not downWhy estrogen is not cancerous and why progestins are a different story entirelyHow 90% of your serotonin and 80% of your immune system live in your gutWhy putting a 20-something on testosterone is masking the real problemThe five lactobacillus strains that actually rebalance the vaginal microbiome and why most probiotics don't contain themWhy no probiotic will work until the tissue itself is healthy and the full menu of options that can fix itHow the brain-gut-vagina connection drives libido, and why testosterone is rarely the answer for low sex driveEpisode Timeline00:00 Introduction to Urogynecology and Dr. Betsy Greenleaf03:48 Awakening to Functional Medicine06:34 The Importance of Gut Health08:14 Training Gaps in Hormonal Health11:09 The Dangers of Hormone Mismanagement14:00 Stress and Hormonal Balance16:46 The Role of Lifestyle in Hormonal Health19:21 The Fear of Hormones and Cancer21:55 Understanding Estrogen and Cancer Risks24:01 The Holistic Approach to Health28:38 Integrative Medicine and Continuous Learning31:30 The Role of Tools in Health Management34:19 The Shift from Conventional to Holistic Medicine37:15 Understanding Microbiomes: Gut and Vaginal Health40:05 The Interconnection of Health Systems43:58 Intimacy and Libido: The Psychological and Physical Connection50:38 Navigating Midlife Symptoms and Hormonal Health53:33 Innovations in Health Tracking and Patient EmpowermentWhere to find Dr. Betsy Greenleaf:Website: pauseinstitute.comInstagram: instagram.com/drbetsygreenleafTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately 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

Have you ever stayed in something far longer than you should have, simply because you'd already invested so much into it?In this episode of Sarah's Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg shares one surprising pattern she has noticed among some of the most successful people she has ever interviewed. They know how to quit quickly. Not out of fear, laziness, or failure, but from a deep understanding that holding onto the wrong thing can quietly drain your energy, time, and potential.Sarah explores the psychology behind why so many of us struggle to walk away, unpacking the concept of the sunk cost fallacy and the emotional weight of feeling like quitting means giving up. She reflects on the ways we stay too long in jobs, friendships, relationships, and ideas that no longer align, simply because we've already invested so much into them.You'll learn:Why successful people are selective about where they invest their energyHow the sunk cost fallacy keeps people stuck in situations that no longer serve themWhy letting go of the wrong thing can create space for the right oneThis episode is an invitation to rethink what quitting really means. Because sometimes walking away is not failure, it's wisdom. It's recognising when something is no longer aligned and having the courage to stop forcing what was never meant to fit. And often, the most powerful thing you can do is let go before it costs you more than it already has.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of the Data Debrief, the companion show to Driven by Data: The Podcast, where hosts Catherine Dowden-King and Kyle Winterbottom unpack Tuesday's episode, share what's been on their minds, and explore the realities of leadership, culture, and capability across the data and AI landscape.This week, Catherine and Kyle reflect on the conversation with Edward Chenard, diving deeper into what it actually takes to step outside your lane as a data leader, make yourself redundancy-proof, and shift the conversation from technical delivery to commercial impact.They cover:Why Edward's unattached, portfolio career status meant the episode landed differently, and why the growing constraints around PR and corporate communications are making truly candid guest conversations increasingly rare on podcastsHow the fractional and advisory model is reshaping what value creation looks like in data leadership, and why organisations often get more commercial clarity from a contracted external than a full-time hireWhy delivering exactly what the job spec asks of you is, in reality, a risky career strategy for any enterprise data leader or CDOThe mindset behind becoming redundancy-proof, and why Edward's firsthand experience of layoffs shaped his willingness to step outside his mandate rather than stay safely within itThe "ask forgiveness rather than permission" approach to data leadership, and why professional arrogance, done with nuance, is often what separates those who reshape mandates from those who get trapped by themWhy "talk numbers, not tech" should be on a post-it note in every data leader's office, and how reading the room determines whether your message lands or loses the room entirelyThe importance of knowing when to geek out with peers at industry events versus when to translate everything into conversion rates, revenue targets, and business outcomes at the board levelHow skill and will both play a role in whether data leaders break out of their comfort zones — and why going back to what feels familiar is the enemy of executive credibilityWhy sitting at "the children's table" is a mindset problem as much as a structural one, and what it actually takes to earn a seat in the room where the real decisions are madeThe growing challenge of getting guests to speak candidly on record as geopolitics and economic uncertainty push businesses toward risk aversion and comms-approved messagingKyle's thought of the week: why perfect conditions don't exist — and why waiting for the mandate to fix itself, the business to catch up, or the industry to finally get it right is a strategy that history has already proven doesn't work. The leaders who succeed are the ones who go and create the conditions themselves.Catherine's thought of the week: what happened when Orbition ran a NED webinar that LinkedIn declared a dead format — 67 senior leaders from across the UK, US, and Europe later, and the lesson is clear: don't let someone else's data point on what doesn't work override what your own experience and evidence tells you is worth trying.This episode is a practical, honest unpacking of what it means to go beyond the mandate, not by working harder or taking on more, but by having different conversations, building broader context, and being willing to step into rooms that weren't originally part of the brief.

This episode is about authentic leadership, self-awareness, and the quiet ways competition undermines collaboration in the workplace. Traci sits down with Archana Mohan, Chief Operations and Technology Officer in the finance sector and author of The Thru Line: How Understanding Who You Are Empowers How You Lead.Archana holds a BA from Brown, an MA from Columbia, and an MBA from Yale, but her most formative credential might be what she's carried from classrooms and boardrooms alike: the experience of not quite feeling like she belonged, and choosing to build something different because of it.What We Cover:Why authentic leadership starts from the inside, not from a titleThe two types of self-awareness and why most leaders only develop one of themListening as the most undervalued skill in the workplaceHow school conditioned us to chase the right answer instead of ask better questionsWhy group impact is exponential, not just additiveWhat collaboration actually looks like versus what leaders often mistake for itThe key difference between competing with someone and competing against themWhy not having the answer is just as valuable as having oneHow creating space for others to be seen fully changes what a team can achieveConnect with Archana Mohan: Archanamo.net | LinkedIn | The Thru Line: How Understanding Who You Are Empowers How You Lead.Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraciDisclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

In this episode of the Difference Maker Revolution Podcast, the team dives into one of the most common questions photographers face and why it's often misunderstood.This is a conversation about mindset, communication, and understanding what clients are really asking when they lead with price and how shifting your perspective can completely change the way you respond and connect.

What if the excuse someone just gave you is actually the best thing that could have happened?In this solo episode, Michael Reddington breaks down one of the most misunderstood moments in any high-stakes conversation: the excuse. Most leaders instinctively attack excuses, feeling disrespected, frustrated, or deceived. But that reaction, however understandable, almost always makes things worse. Michael reframes excuses not as acts of dishonesty, but as face-saving statements that gift-wrap an admission and open the door to the truth.Drawing on his background in forensic interviewing, Michael walks through the neuroscience of why attacking excuses backfires, why accepting them creates a different set of problems, and how a precise four-step response can transform the most frustrating moment in a conversation into the expressway to accountability, root-cause clarity, and lasting behavior change.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy the part of the excuse that infuriates you is the part you should ignoreHow an excuse is actually a face-saving statement that opens the door to the truthWhy attacking an excuse puts the other person on the defensive and shuts down your learningThe four-step framework for responding to excuses without accepting or attacking themWhy "walk me through" is more effective than "help me understand"How to obtain the untainted narrative and listen for intelligence, not just informationWhy accountability holds better at the end of a conversation than at the beginningHow this approach helps you identify the real root cause, not just the surface behaviorChapters:(00:00) Introduction: The Topic That Drives Leaders Crazy(00:38) Why We Hate Excuses and What That Reaction Costs Us(03:55) The Admission Before the Because(04:54) What Excuses Actually Are: Face-Saving Statements(06:08) Why Excuses Are the Expressway to the Truth(07:04) The Problem With Attacking or Accepting(09:08) The Four-Step Framework: Thank, Name, Affirm, Ask(12:35) How to Listen for Intelligence, Not Just Information(15:18) Why This Process Works and What It Solves Long-TermLinks and Resources:The Disciplined Listening Method by Michael Reddington -- https://a.co/d/0aKT2oxRSponsor Links:InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - HumintellEnter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Teachers are constantly being told to move away from punitive approaches — but rarely given the actual, practical skills to replace them with. And that gap? It's leaving teachers feeling disempowered, lost, and like restorative practice just doesn't work.This episode is Claire's answer to that.She's breaking down her exact framework for helping students build real accountability after big behaviour moments — in a way that's realistic, respectful, and actually works in a real classroom.In this episode, Claire covers:Why restorative conversations alone aren't enough — and what's actually missingWhat real accountability looks like (hint: it's not a forced apology or a lunchtime detention)Her four-step framework: Regulate, Reflect, Repair, RecordRegulate — why you can't skip this step, and how to support a student's nervous system before any conversation happensReflect — getting students to genuinely understand what happened and why, using scaffolds that don't feel like an interrogationRepair — letting students choose their own pathway forward so there's real buy-in and ownershipRecord — why documentation isn't punitive, it's protective — for you and for themWhy students shut down in behaviour conversations — and how this framework changes thatThe difference between compliance and genuine change over timeResources mentioned:

In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons takes on one of the most accepted messages in women's health and dismantles it with decades of evidence. Routine yearly mammography screening does not hold up when you actually read the trials. Dr. Jenn walks through the WISDOM trial, the Cochrane Review, the Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Study, and the brand new 2026 American College of Physicians guidelines to make the case that one-size-fits-all screening is not just outdated, it is causing real harm.She also takes on the estrogen myth that has left millions of women suffering through hot flashes, bone loss, brain fog, and lost quality of life for decades. A 1.8 million woman study and the Women's Health Initiative say estrogen is not the villain. The real culprit may be something millions of women are still being prescribed today.If you have ever been told to just get your mammogram every year without a single conversation about the risks or what the data actually shows, this is the episode you have been waiting for.What You'll LearnWhat the 2026 American College of Physicians guidelines say about annual mammography and why radiology groups do not want you to hear itWhat the WISDOM trial found when women received fewer mammograms  and why the results challenge everything we have been toldWhat the Cochrane Review and Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Study concluded after studying hundreds of thousands of women over decadesWhy up to 50 percent of screen-detected cancers may have never grown, spread, or threatened a woman's life and what that means for how we treat themWhy estrogen alone has never been shown to cause breast cancer and what the data actually implicates insteadThe difference between synthetic progestins and bioidentical progesterone and why that distinction could change every conversation about hormones and breast cancerWhat BRCA mutation carriers need to know about hormone replacement therapy after risk-reducing surgeryWhat smarter, safer, individualized breast cancer screening actually looks likeEpisode Timeline00:00 Introduction01:08 This Is an Informed Consent Episode04:00 The WISDOM Trial and the End of One-Size-Fits-All Screening08:30 Fewer Mammograms, No More Advanced Cancers11:41 Why Adding MRI Led to More Biopsies and Zero Benefit15:00 The Only Endpoint That Actually Matters17:30 What the Cochrane Review Actually Found19:30 The Number Every Woman Deserves to Hear23:00 The Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Study27:00 What Overdiagnosis Really Means31:00 The 2026 American College of Physicians Guidelines36:03 The Estrogen Myth41:00 The Women's Health Initiative Unpacked49:00 Birth Control, Progestins, and Breast Cancer Risk53:00 Progestins Are Not Progesterone57:00 BRCA Mutation Carriers and HRT: What the 2026 JAMA Data Shows01:03:00 The Future of Breast Cancer ScreeningStudies Mentioned in This EpisodeThe WISDOM Trial — JAMAThe Cochrane Mammography Review — CochraneThe Canadian National Breast Screening Study: 25 Year Follow-up — BMJ 2014ACP Breast Cancer Screening Guidance Statement — Annals of Internal Medicine 2026Cracks in the Estrogen Carcinogenesis of Breast Cancer — Journal of Clinical Oncology 2026Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer Risk — NEJM 2017Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer: Women's Health Initiative — JAMA Oncology 2020HRT After Oophorectomy and Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA Carriers — JAMA Network Open 2026To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately 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

How can HR leaders learn to sell without selling?Why should every HR leader think of themselves as a salesperson?My guest on this episode is Brendan McAdams, B2B Sales Coach & Consultant and author of ‘Sales Craft'During our conversation Brendan and I discuss the following: Why every HR leader is already in sales, whether they call it that or notHow sales is really the work of helping someone make a better decision that is right for themWhy status quo is often the strongest competitor to any HR initiative, and what to do about it.How surfacing objections out loud ("killing the deal") builds trust and accelerates real buy-inWhy "if we do this, who loses?" is one of the most useful questions an HR leader can askConnecting with Brendan: Connect with Brendan on LinkedInLearn more about Brendan's company KiineticsDownload Brendan's Stakeholder Meeting Prep Worksheet Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

We spend a lot of time on this podcast exploring what's happening on the inside - our thoughts, our nervous system, our stress and worry. But what about the world around us? Today, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by registered landscape architect and founder of Otara, Debbie Laporte, to explore how the spaces we inhabit - especially outdoor spaces - have a profound impact on our mental health and wellbeing.With over twenty years of experience designing school grounds, nature play areas and community environments across Australia and Europe, Debbie brings a fascinating perspective on why so many of us are struggling...and why the answer might be closer than we think.In this conversation, Jodi and Debbie discuss:Why humans are spending more time indoors than ever before, and what that's costing us mentally and emotionallyThe concept of nature deficit disorder and the growing movement of doctors prescribing time in natureWhat nature play actually is (and why it's not just for kids!)The powerful role of choice and risk in play, and what that means for raising resilient childrenSimple, low-cost ways to improve your outdoor spaces so you actually want to use themWhy even five minutes outside can completely reset your mood and productivityWhether you have a big backyard or just a front doorstep, this episode will leave you looking at the spaces around you in a whole new way - and feeling inspired to get outside.Find Debbie and her work at www.orterra.com.au or on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do your headaches feel like a tight band around your head that gets worse as the day goes on?In this episode of the Headache Doctor Podcast, we break down tension-type headaches—one of the most common (and frustrating) types of headaches people experience.You'll learn why these headaches build throughout the day, what's actually causing that pressure and tightness, and what you can start doing to reduce or prevent them—without relying on medication.We cover:What tension headaches feel like and how to identify themWhy posture, desk work, and daily habits play a major roleThe connection between neck, shoulders, and head painWhy rest alone doesn't fix the problemPractical strategies to reduce tension and build resilienceIf you're dealing with daily headaches, afternoon crashes, or constant tightness in your head and neck, this episode will give you a clearer path forward.

Most contractors lose jobs before they ever walk on site — and they don't even realize it.In part 1 of this two-part series, Clark and James break down the front half of the sales process: from the first call to the desk estimate review. This is where you either build a relationship that lands the job or get treated like every other contractor sending out bids.They cover:Why you're not selling a kitchen — you're selling the experienceHow to flip a transactional client into a real conversation in the first 60 secondsThe "guide vs. transaction" mindset that separates pros from everyone elseHow to build a desk estimate that actually moves the sale forwardWhy the pre-construction line item makes you more money and earns more trustHow to align the client's budget and expectations with them, not at themWhy texting numbers and details is killing your close rateThe early seeds of the CEA that you should be planting from day oneWhere contractors lose the job between first contact and site visit — without even knowing itIf you've ever felt like you're just one of three bids on a spreadsheet, this is the episode that changes the game.Part 2 drops next week — we talk on site, revise the estimate, and walk through how to land the signature.If you're doing $350K–$2M a year in revenue, coaching pays for itself. A 5% efficiency gain alone covers the cost — and that's before we even talk about growth. We help contractors stop losing money on crews, change orders, and inefficient operations — and start scaling. Ready to have the conversation? Set up a free call at contractorcuts.comContractor Cuts is a weekly podcast for contractors who want to build a better business — covering sales, operations, hiring, finances, and everything in between.

It is hard to be human. And right now, it is even harder to be humane, to ourselves and to others.And so many high-achieving, deeply caring leaders are under pressure to stay regulated, calm, and adaptable, no matter what they're facing. They look serene on the outside, but internally? They feel like a hot mess. They mask what they're feeling and push through so they can try to be the person, friend, leader they want to be. They fake regulation at the expense of their actual wellbeing.As the language of modalities like IFS and polyvagal theory has spread into the culture, the concepts have been distorted and even weaponized to police others and encourage self-editing, silencing, and hypervigilance. The exact opposite of cultivating the safety, connection, and practices that support a resilient nervous system.Today, polyvagal-theory expert Deb Dana is back to talk with me about what the culture so often gets wrong about nervous system regulation, why we need to plan for how to approach repair and reconnection when we inevitably make mistakes, and how to protect our compassion and curiosity about all the other kinds of nervous systems we encounter out in the world.Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author, and international lecturer on polyvagal theory-informed work with trauma survivors and is the leading translator of this scientific work to the public and mental health professionals. She's a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute and creator of the signature Rhythm of Regulation® clinical training series.Deb's work shows us how understanding polyvagal theory applies across the board to relationships, mental health, and trauma. She delves into the intricacies of how we can all use and understand the organizing principles of polyvagal theory to change the ways we navigate our daily lives.Listen to the full episode to hear:Why we can't ignore our fundamental need for connection and co-regulationHow leaders can take steps to acknowledge and normalize the diversity of nervous systems and needs on their teamsHow to plan ahead for moments when you feel disconnected or dysregulatedWhy the goal is not to be regulated at all times and shifting states is just dataWhy identifying the worries underlying our patterns of states and behaviors is the first step to shifting themWhy leaders need to tend to their own systems, both for their wellbeing and to model safety for othersLearn more about Deb Dana:Rhythm of RegulationLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, Amy C. EdmondsonStephen PorgesPolyvagal-Informed Restorative Movement: Psychotherapy Roots, Rhythm, and Reciprocity, Amber Elizabeth GrayProject Hail MaryField of DreamsChapters:(00:07) - Introduction (06:36) - Meet Deb Dana (08:57) - The Fundamentals of Co-Regulation (13:42) - Survival vs. Safety (17:36) - Leading Diverse Nervous Systems (19:34) - Two AM Connection Plans (22:55) - Polyvagal Hierarchy Explained (25:36) - Build Your Regulation Menu (34:05) - Micro Moments And Glimmers (37:28) - Safe Enough And Curiosity (40:41) - Protecting Curiosity Under Stress (42:45) - Neck Up Trauma Patterns (47:27) - Home Away From Home and Our Nervous System (55:24) - Safety for Leaders Today (01:01:00) - Quick Fire Favorites (01:06:09) - How To Connect (01:06:51) - Closing Thoughts

Most people say they want change.But very few are willing to do what change actually requires.In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Terrance Ogden, founder of Project G.R.I.T., whose life is a real-world example of what it means to go from rock bottom to purpose-driven living.This isn't just another comeback story.Terrance went from homelessness, drug addiction, and jail… to completing 1,000+ mile rucks across Texas—and now leads others through physically and mentally demanding challenges designed to pull them out of stagnation and into action.In This Episode, We Explore:Why most people searching for motivation, discipline, and purpose stay stuckThe real difference between surviving vs truly livingWhat people misunderstand about personal transformation and changeHow doing hard things—like rucking, endurance challenges, and physical stress—can reveal deeper mental and emotional patternsWhat grit actually looks like when motivation is goneThe internal battles that don't disappear after success—and how to face themWhy inspiration without action leads to the same life, year after yearWhy This Episode MattersWe're living in a time where:People are consuming more self-help content than everMotivation is everywhereBut real change is rareThis episode cuts through the noise.It challenges the idea that change comes from:- more information- more inspiration- more planningAnd instead shows that transformation comes from:- action under discomfort- consistency without motivation- doing hard things on purposeAbout Terrance Ogden & Project G.R.I.T.Terrance Ogden is the founder of Project G.R.I.T., a movement focused on helping individuals break out of destructive patterns through discipline, service, and physical challenge.After experiencing homelessness, addiction, and incarceration, Terrance rebuilt his life by embracing hardship—using endurance events like long-distance rucking to develop mental toughness and clarity.Today, through Project G.R.I.T., he leads others through:Endurance rucks and challengesAccountability-based transformation programsCommunity-driven growth through shared adversityHis mission is simple:Help people take the first step out of their rutTeach them how to keep going when it gets hardIf you feel stuck…If you're searching for change…If you're waiting for the “right moment”…This episode will challenge you to stop waiting—and start moving.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

You did the research and optimized your listings and your shop is still slow as heck. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.A lot of sellers come to me frustrated with Etsy SEO because they feel like they've already tried it and it didn't work. But when I dig into their shops, the issue is almost never the concept of SEO itself. It's one of a few specific things that are quietly undermining the whole strategy. In this episode I'm naming all of them so you can figure out which one is showing up in your shop, and what to do about it.I'm also sharing the story of one of my students, who had been selling on Etsy for two years before joining my program. She thought she understood SEO. She had done her research. She had optimized her listings. And she was still not seeing the growth she wanted. Her first month inside EVA she doubled her monthly income, and by six months in she was making almost four times what she had been making before.What You'll Learn:The three most common reasons Etsy SEO stops workingWhy broad keywords one of the biggest things holding your traffic backWhat happens when you target keywords with no real search demand behind themWhy not knowing how to read your Etsy stats is costing you more than you realizeWhere to start if you want to finally get a complete strategy working for your specific shopCalls to Action:Join EVA here and get daily sales on Etsy: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/evapodDM me on Instagram to talk through what might be missing in your shop: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjwaggoner/

Most people dream about making money work for them. Collin Schwartz actually did it—turning $100K in home equity into a $300 million real estate empire. But it wasn't easy. It took grit, discipline, and a refusal to stay trapped in a system designed to keep you stuck.In this episode, we go deep into:The brutal truth about real estate investing (and why most people fail)How Collin leveraged debt, discipline, and the right partnerships to scale fastThe red flags in business deals that almost took Eric down—and how to spot themWhy being comfortable in your own skin is the real key to successThe 4-step process that can change everything in just 30 daysThis one's a masterclass in building wealth, trusting your gut, and playing the long game. If you're ready to break free from the cycle of working for money and start making money work for you, hit play now.Listen to this episode on other podcast platforms:Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticSpotifyGoogle Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticGooglePodcastApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticApplePodcastAmazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticAmazonMusicConnect with "Be Authentic or GTFO" on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beauthenticorGTFOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauthenticorGTFOWebsite: https://beauthenticorgtfo.comFollow Podcast Host Eric Oberembt on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericoberembtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericoberembt

Send us Fan MailYour ability to earn money is your most valuable financial asset, and most people have zero protection for it.In this episode, Jessica and Brandon break down disability insurance from the ground up: what it actually covers, why your employer's policy probably isn't enough, and how to plug the gaps before something happens.You'll learn:The difference between short-term and long-term disability, and why most people confuse themWhy 60% of your base salary sounds fine until you do the mathThe critical policy feature that determines whether you can actually collect (own occupation vs. any occupation)How the underwriting process works, and why your medical records matter more than you thinkWhy disability insurance may be more important than life insuranceThe future increase rider that lets you grow your coverage without going through medical underwriting againIf you have income and people who depend on it, this episode is non-negotiable.

If you have ever tried to make healthier changes at home and been met with resistance, tears, or a flat-out “I hate this,” this episode is for you.In this episode of Family in Focus, I walk through what is actually happening when your child pushes back on food changes and why it does not mean you are doing anything wrong.Because the resistance you are seeing is not defiance.It is development.And when you understand what is underneath it, everything about how you respond starts to shift.I break down why kids are wired to push back, how their current eating habits are actually solving problems for them, and why willpower-based approaches often make things harder instead of easier. From recognizing the needs food is meeting, to holding boundaries without power struggles, to building connection instead of control, this is about creating change that actually lasts.In this episode:Why pushback is a normal and necessary part of your child's developmentWhat your child's current eating habits are really doing for themWhy removing foods without addressing the underlying need leads to more resistanceThe two jobs parents actually have when it comes to foodHow to build a “bridge” instead of a battle at mealtimesSimple ways to introduce new foods without overwhelming your childWhy regulation, yours first, changes everything in these momentsNew episodes air every Wednesday.If you are listening and realizing your child is sneaking food, hiding wrappers, or eating in secret, there is a next step for you.No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed is a workshop designed to help you understand why this is happening and how to shift it without shame, control, or power struggles.You can learn more and sign up here:https://www.wendyschofermd.com/no-more-candy-wrappersJoin The Exhale, my newsletter for parents who want less stress around food, body image, and weight concerns and more confidence at the dinner table: https://www.wendyschofermd.com/the-exhaleLearn more about working together:https://www.wendyschofermd.comTo schedule a consult:https://wendyschofermdscheduling.as.me/consultFollow along and continue the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyschofermd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wendyschofermdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendyschofermd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-schofer-md/While I am a doctor, I am not your doctor. This podcast is for education, not medical advice.

Send Jackie A Message!I just wrapped Day 1 of the new Grow Mastermind cohort. Full day. Marketing and sales in the morning. Leadership and team in the afternoon.Every person in that room is smart. Works hard. Loves what they do.But they were all stuck on the same five things.In this episode, I'm breaking down the five shifts that came up again and again. If you feel like you're working way too hard for the results you're getting, at least one of these is the reason.In this episode:Why you're chasing tactics when you should be choosing identityHow to stop trying to fix everything and find the one broken link in your businessThe mistake that's losing you 38% of your leads before you even talk to themWhy you feel busy all the time but nothing's moving (and what to do about it)The conversation you haven't had with your team that's keeping them stuckResources mentioned:The Growth Formula (inside the Grow Mastermind portal)The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni9-12 email nurture sequence framework (inside the Grow Mastermind portal)Links:Join the Grow Mastermind waitlist: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/mastermindThe Studio CEO Program: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/studioceoFollow me on Instagram: @studioceoofficialAbout Coach Jackie:Jackie Murphy is a certified business coach and ERYT 500 who built a multi-seven-figure coaching business after driving 40,000 miles teaching yoga in one year. She's the founder of the Studio CEO Program and the Grow Mastermind, helping yoga and Pilates studio owners become the CEO of their business instead of the employee of it.Work with Jackie MurphySay Hi on Instagram @studioceoofficial3 Marketing Mistakes Yoga & Pilates Business Owners Make: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/3-marketing-mistakesJoin The Studio CEO Program: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/studioceo

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with real estate agent turned industry disruptor Nick Aufenkamp for a candid and eye-opening conversation about the current state of real estate—and why it may be time to rethink the role of agents altogether.Nick shares how he's “gone rogue” from traditional real estate by building the DIY Home Buyer Academy, a platform designed to help everyday people confidently buy homes without relying on an agent. Drawing from his experience inside the industry, he reveals the massive gap in agent quality and why most consumers may not be getting the value they think they are.From there, the conversation dives into friction in the buying process, the hidden costs of commissions, how technology and AI are reshaping the landscape, and why human-to-human connection—not gatekeeping—is the future of real estate.This is a bold, thought-provoking conversation about empowerment, disruption, and giving consumers the tools to take control of one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy most homebuyers may not actually benefit from using a real estate agentThe reality behind agent commissions—and who really pays for themHow Nick is helping people buy homes without an agent through the DIY Home Buyer AcademyWhy friction in real estate transactions is often intentional—not accidentalHow AI and modern tools are changing the way people search, analyze, and buy homesThe biggest mistakes DIY buyers can make—and how to avoid themWhy understanding contracts, timelines, and contingencies is criticalHow investing in yourself can create exponential returns compared to traditional investmentsHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] The truth about real estate agents Nick opens with a bold claim: most people won't find a great agent—and may be better off representing themselves.[01:00] Meet Nick Aufenkamp and the DIY Home Buyer movement Nick shares his background as an agent and why he's building a platform to help buyers go agent-free.[02:00] The gap in agent quality A deep dive into the industry imbalance where a small percentage of agents handle the majority of transactions.[03:00] Gatekeeping in real estate Rodric and Nick discuss how access to listings and sellers has been controlled—and why that's changing.[04:00] A real-world deal stuck in limbo Rodric shares a frustrating land deal example that highlights inefficiencies in agent-mediated negotiations.[05:00] Why direct communication matters The “game of telephone” problem in real estate and how it can derail deals.[06:00] Bringing the human element back Nick explains his mission to simplify transactions and encourage direct, honest conversations.[07:00] How DIY home buying actually works Breaking down financing, property search, and valuation tools available to consumers today.[08:00] Contracts, contingencies, and common pitfalls Nick explains the biggest areas where DIY buyers can get tripped up—and how to stay protected.[09:00] Saving thousands in commissions How buyers can potentially save $20,000+ and reinvest that into better opportunities.[10:00] Where to find Nick and learn more Nick shares where he's creating content and how people can start learning the DIY approach.[12:00] The question for the next guest Nick asks: What's one area of BS in your industry you're dying to call out?[13:00] Investing $20K: Where would it go? Nick shares why he'd invest in himself and scaling his mission over traditional assets.[15:00] Betting on yourself A powerful discussion on why self-investment creates compounding returns in life and business.[16:00] Closing thoughts and future vision Nick shares his vision of making DIY home buying a household concept.Notable Quotes“Most people are not going to find a great agent and would actually be better off representing themselves.” – Nick Aufenkamp “Friction in real estate feels like a feature, not a bug.” – Nick Aufenkamp “Can we just talk human to human and figure this out?” – Nick Aufenkamp “The opportunity for things to get lost in translation is massive.” – Nick Aufenkamp “Saving $20,000 in commissions is real money—it changes what's possible.” – Nick Aufenkamp “I would invest that $20,000 in myself and in the mission I'm building.” – Nick AufenkampConnect with Nick Aufenkamp

If you've ever found yourself Googling “how do I get my baby to sleep?” at 2 AM… this episode is for you. Because let's be honest - baby sleep advice is LOUD, conflicting, and overwhelming. One expert says cry it out, another says never let them cry. One says strict schedules, another says go with the flow. And you're left exhausted, questioning everything.In this conversation, I'm joined by Chrissy Lawler, therapist, baby sleep consultant, and founder of The Peaceful Sleeper - and she's breaking down what actually works (and what doesn't) when it comes to infant sleep. Chrissy is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 15+ years of experience who saw one consistent root issue in her clients - sleep. She went on to specialize in sleep medicine and created a method that helps families get rest without sacrificing connection, mental health, or flexibility. Her bestselling book, The Peaceful Sleeper, teaches parents how to build healthy sleep habits from birth through the first year.There is no one-size-fits-all approach to baby sleep.But there is a way to:Support your babyProtect your mental healthStrengthen your familyAnd actually get restWithout feeling like you're failing.As Chrissy shares, getting good sleep is important - but how you get there should work for YOUR family.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why baby sleep advice feels so confusing (and how to filter through it)The truth about “cry it out” and attachmentHow sleep impacts your mental health, relationships, and motherhood experienceThe 4 foundational pillars of newborn sleepWhy “sleep begets sleep” and how to use it to your advantageHow to gently teach sleep skills without guilt or rigidityThe difference between supporting your baby and over-functioning for themWhy your needs matter just as much as your baby'sMore from Chrissy Lawler:Visit ThePeacefulSleeper.comOrder her book: The Peaceful Sleeper Connect with her on Instagram, Threads, FaceBook, TikTok, & YouTube : @the.peaceful.sleeperHelpful Timestamps:00:00 Why Sleep Matters04:34 Sleep and Attachment06:57 No One Right Method08:54 Newborn Sleep Pillars10:19 Gentle Training Options11:33 Cry It Out Trauma15:37 Family System Balance22:14 Three Baby Sleep Tips for Moms27:43 Where to Find ChrissyJoin The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off!Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love

JOIN MY COMMUNITYJOIN MY PROGRAMFollow for more on social media: www.instagram.com/respectfullygabbywww.tiktok.com/@respectfullygabby Grab a copy of my book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBN2NS9PThis week's episode is personal—and honestly, a little confronting.I'm breaking down the exact mindset shift that completely changed my dating experience. Because it wasn't the apps, the men, or “bad luck”… it was the way I was thinking.I used to approach dating from a place of doubt, overanalyzing everything, and expecting things to go wrong. And guess what? That's exactly what I kept experiencing.But the moment I changed my mind—about myself, about men, and about what I expected—everything started to shift. My experiences, my interactions, and the type of connections I attracted all elevated.In this episode, I talk about:The subtle thought patterns that were sabotaging my dating lifeHow your beliefs shape your reality (especially in relationships)The exact mindset shifts I made and how you can apply themWhy changing your mind is more powerful than changing your strategyIf your dating life feels frustrating, repetitive, or draining… this might be the perspective shift you didn't know you needed.Because when you change your mind, you don't just change your dating life—you change your entire reality.

Most investors spend their energy asking the wrong question. It's not which fund is best -- it's which combination of funds gets you to your actual goal at a cost and complexity level you'll actually maintain. Joe and OG break down the full index investing playbook: where to start, when to add complexity, what Wall Street calls indexing that really isn't, and the one number that should change how you think about your entire portfolio.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy the real argument for index investing isn't that nobody beats the market -- it's that you can't predict who will do it nextThe crockpot principle of index investing -- and why the self-cleaning oven analogy might be even betterWhy the S&P 500 and the total stock market index are closer than most people think -- and which one Joe is increasingly favoring for the long runThe $100,000 turning point: what changes about your investment strategy when the portfolio gets big enough to get scientificThe first two additions most Stackers should consider beyond their core index -- and why OG would actually add more than twoWhy mixing index funds from different companies can quietly undermine your diversification without you ever knowing itHow to replace the word "index" with "list" to instantly identify whether a product is actually doing what you think it isThe buffered ETFs, factor ETFs, and active ETFs that call themselves indexes -- and why most Stackers should walk right past themWhy you're not racing against the index -- you're on a road trip -- and what that shift in framing changes about every investing decisionThe season one recap from OG and Anna's financial planning basics series -- plus the free workbook that ties all seven episodes togetherWhy This Matters NowIn your 40s, the portfolio is finally big enough to matter -- and that's exactly when the temptation to complicate things gets strongest. New products, new strategies, and new buzzwords show up constantly, each promising a smarter approach. The investors who come out ahead aren't the ones who found the best fund. They're the ones who built something simple enough to maintain, scientific enough to optimize, and sturdy enough to hold through the moments when everything feels like it's falling apart.From the BasementJoe and OG dig into the full index investing playbook -- from the first fund a beginner should buy to the asset class combinations that actually improve long-term outcomes once the portfolio gets big enough to warrant it. OG and Anna close out their seven-week financial planning basics series with a full recap and the surprise release of a free downloadable workbook at stackingbenjamins.com/basicsguide. Doug arrives with Nolan Ryan trivia that connects strikeout records to index investing in a way that only the basement could pull off. Whether the analogy fully lands is a question best answered with your earbuds in.Resources MentionedThe Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins -- referenced as the foundational text for beginner index investorsPrior interviews with JL Collins: Interview 1 and Interview 2Paul Merriman's annual asset class research -- referenced for data on adding small cap value and international to a core S&P portfolio; paulmerriman.comiShares -- referenced as an example of a consistent index fund family worth staying withinJP Morgan Guide to the Markets -- referenced in prior episode; available at jpmorgan.comStacking Benjamins Basics Guide -- free seven-episode workbook at stackingbenjamins.com/basicsguideStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- weekly investing hot takes from Kevin Bailey at stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Meetups -- stackingbenjamins.com/badSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would you ask about money if you had the mic?Live from Texas A&M Texarkana, Joe Saul-Sehy, Paula Pant, and financial educator Jay Davis take questions from students facing real-world money decisions—like choosing between passion and paycheck, avoiding lifestyle creep, investing safely, and building a financial future from scratch.If you're in your 20s—or wish you could do them over—this episode is packed with the advice we wish we knew earlier.Plus: Doug climbs into the rafters (again) for a trivia showdown you won't forget.

The same mental patterns that cause investors to panic-sell during a downturn, chase validation through status purchases, or freeze up when facing big financial decisions -- those are the exact patterns performance coach Jim Murphy has spent decades helping elite athletes overcome. His framework isn't about trying harder. It's about getting aligned. And today he brings it down to the basement to help Stackers apply it to the one game that matters most -- the one you play with your own money and your own life.What You'll Walk Away WithThe three pillars of extraordinary performance -- belief, freedom, and focus -- and why chasing results instead of these three things is costing you more than you knowWhy the score, the portfolio balance, and the quarterly statement are all distractions -- and what elite performers focus on insteadThe resonance framework that helps you recognize when you're making decisions from alignment versus anxietyFour daily goals that reorient your attention from outcomes you can't control to the process that actually produces themWhy the same ego patterns that derail pro athletes -- always comparing, never satisfied -- show up identically in how most people handle moneyThe homeless harpist story: what Jim did with his last $100 when he was $90,000 in debt -- and what happened nextWhy retiring from a career you've tied your identity to can feel exactly like getting cut from a team -- and how to prepare for it before it happensFive questions to ask yourself before any high-stakes decision to know whether you're operating from fear or from genuine convictionThe AI warning hiding in this episode -- why an assistant that never disagrees with you might be the most financially dangerous tool in your arsenalWhat a cancer diagnosis in January taught a performance coach about what the best possible life actually looks likeWhy This Matters NowIn your 40s, the financial pressure is real -- but so is a quieter kind of pressure that rarely gets named. Am I building the right life? Am I making decisions because they matter to me, or because of what other people will think? Jim Murphy's work sits at the intersection of those two questions, and the answer he keeps arriving at is the same one the best investors, the best athletes, and the most contented people share: stop optimizing for the scoreboard and start arranging your days around what actually makes you feel fully alive.From the BasementJim Murphy joins Joe and OG to walk through the framework behind his new book, The Best Possible Life -- including the desert solitude, the FedEx job, the homeless harpist, and the cancer diagnosis that field-tested everything he teaches. Joe and OG close out the episode with a Psychology Today headline on AI and financial trust -- and OG's story about nearly committing accidental tax fraud because Claude was being extremely encouraging about a box he absolutely should not have checked. Doug arrives with McDonald's trivia in honor of Tax Day and Ray Kroc's first store. Whether the basement scoreboard survived the week is a question best answered with your earbuds in.Resources MentionedThe Best Possible Life by Jim Murphy -- available wherever books are soldInner Excellence by Jim Murphy -- also available wherever books are soldJim Murphy on Substack -- live Q&A coaching sessions and weekly newsletter; find him at interexcellence.comJim Murphy on Instagram -- @InterExcellenceMental Toughness Training for Sports by Dr. Jim Loehr -- referenced by Jim as a foundational influencePsychology Today article on AI and financial trust -- linked in show notes at stackingbenjamins.comStacking Benjamins Guides -- updated monthly at stackingbenjamins.com/guidesStacking Benjamins Vault -- budget and net worth tracking at stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Meetups -- find a group at stackingbenjamins.com/badFULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/achieve-your-inner-excellence-with-jim-murphy-1829Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.