Podcasts about Thriving

Is narcissism actually increasing, or are we simply becoming more aware of it? The truth is that narcissistic traits have always existed throughout history. What changes over time is the environment those traits grow in. In this episode, we explore why covert narcissism seems to be thriving in today's culture and why these behaviors can be so difficult to recognize. Unlike overt narcissism, which is loud and obvious, covert narcissism often hides behind kindness, sensitivity, and a carefully managed image. You'll learn how certain cultural conditions make it easier for these patterns to remain hidden in relationships, families, workplaces, and communities. In this episode, Renee explores five cultural conditions that allow covert narcissistic dynamics to thrive, including: • A culture that prioritizes image over integrity• Impression management replacing self-reflection• Victimhood becoming social protection• Emotional language used without accountability• A growing intolerance for emotional discomfort Understanding these patterns can help you make sense of confusing interactions and recognize when empathy is genuine—and when it may simply be a performance. If you've ever felt like someone in your life appears kind and supportive to others but leaves you feeling confused, blamed, or emotionally drained, this episode will help bring clarity to those experiences. DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY RENEE SWANSON, COVERT NARCISSISM PODCAST, AND CNG LIFE COACHING IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DIAGNOSIS PURPOSES AND NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. THIS MATERIAL DISCUSSES NARCISSISM IN GENERAL. RENEE SHARES STORIES FROM HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS FROM THOSE SHE HAS TALKED WITH FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HER MATERIAL DOES NOT CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON HAS NARCISSISM AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON AS HAVING NARCISSISM. PERMISSION IS NOT GRANTED TO LINK TO OR REPOST THIS MATERIAL TO SUPPORT AN ALLEGATION OR SUPPORT A CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON IS A NARCISSIST. THAT WOULD BE AN UNAUTHORIZED MISUSE OF THE MATERIAL AND INFORMATION PROVIDED. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#809 What if planting flowers could grow a thriving business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Darryl Knight, founder of Front Porch Flora, to explore how he turned a seasonal idea into a subscription-based planter box business — all while holding down a full-time job as a police officer. Darryl shares the story behind his start, the logistics of scaling handcrafted arrangements, and how a passion for plants is sprouting new opportunities in landscaping and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for creative ways to grow a side hustle, this episode is full of insights on staying lean, serving customers well, and standing out with a simple but beautiful idea! (Original Air Date - 7/8/25) What we discuss with Darryl: + Started business during pandemic + Uses custom planter inserts + Offers seasonal subscription model + Balances business with police job + Grows through Instagram ads + Focuses on residential and commercial + Builds customer loyalty through service + Leverages planters to upsell landscaping + Keeps operations lean and local + Future goal: full nursery and landscape biz Thank you, Darryl! Check out Front Porch Flora at ⁠FrontPorchFlora.com⁠. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why the pain of losing a hundred dollars feels so much more intense than the joy of finding a hundred dollars? In the 1970s, psychologists proved that our brains are literally hardwired by evolution to fear loss twice as much as we desire gain. In this episode, we are going to explore the science of 'Keeping Your Stuff,' and discover how this ancient survival mechanism might be the exact thing keeping you stuck in a life, a job, or a mindset you outgrew years ago. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

Have an episode suggestion? Text us!In this episode of Paige's Perspective, Paige speaks directly to those who feel like they are just surviving each day.If you feel mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted… if simple decisions feel overwhelming… if you wake up feeling dread or wonder if you will ever feel stable or joyful again… you may be living in survival mode.Survival mode happens when your nervous system has been under stress for too long. Your brain starts scanning everything as a threat, your body stays in fight-or-flight, and even the smallest tasks can feel like too much. It can leave you feeling broken, unmotivated, or like you are failing at life.But there is nothing wrong with you.Your body is responding to chronic stress the way it was designed to. The challenge is that survival mode is not a place we are meant to live long term. Left unaddressed, it can take a serious toll on our mental, emotional, and physical health.In this episode, Paige explains what survival mode really is, how it shows up in everyday life, and why so many spouses and partners of those struggling with addiction find themselves stuck in this state. She also shares practical ways to begin stabilizing your nervous system and taking the first steps toward feeling safe, regulated, and capable again.If you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you are barely holding things together, this episode is for you.Thriving may feel impossible right now, but it is still available to you.Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages!On the web:www.twfo.comSupport the Show:Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device:www.soberlink.com/wheelsCheck out our blog:https://twfo.com/blogFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@twfo_coupleFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCoupleFollow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_coupleFind Taylor Counseling Group:https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation:Donate Here

In this powerful conversation, Dr. mOe Anderson sits down with relationship and life coach Joni Woods to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of modern relationships — from the thrill of new love to the hard truths of divorce recovery and personal reinvention. Joni shares hard-earned wisdom on spotting early relationship red flags, breaking unhealthy dating cycles, and setting boundaries that protect emotional well-being. They explore why self-abandonment keeps many women stuck in painful partnerships, how divorce can become a catalyst for profound personal growth, and why “two happy homes” often serve children better than one conflict-filled household. Joni also reveals how creating emotional “anchors” can stabilize life during upheaval and how transforming pain into purpose allows people to rebuild stronger, wiser, and more authentic lives. This episode is a candid, compassionate guide for anyone navigating heartbreak, healing after divorce, dating with intention, or seeking healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Sound Bites • “There is no badge for suffering.” • “Rebound love can trap you.” • “You are not alone in your trauma.” Key Takeaways Early relationship excitement can cloud judgment and hide serious red flags. Rebound relationships often repeat unhealthy emotional patterns. How a partner treats others reveals more than how they treat you. Healthy boundaries are essential for emotional safety and self-respect. Divorce can become a turning point for growth, clarity, and rediscovering identity. Chapters 00:00 — The Emotional Arc of Modern Relationships 01:59 — Red Flags People Ignore in Early Romance 06:44 — Dating With Intention Instead of Emotion 09:53 — Self-Abandonment and Over-Compromising 13:47 — From Painful Marriage to Personal Reinvention 18:59 — Common Mistakes Women Make in Unhealthy Relationships 20:54 — Why Two Happy Homes Are Better Than One Miserable One 24:09 — Finding Emotional Anchors During Divorce 27:46 — Building a Support System That Sustains You 32:47 — Turning Pain Into Personal Transformation 36:50 — Using Your Story to Empower Others Would you like to be a guest on this podcast? Join Podmatch and get access to this show and 1000's of other podcast hosts looking for guests to interview. https://www.joinpodmatch.com/perpetualmoetionwdrmoeanderson Learn more about Dr. mOe's services and books on her website at www.drmOeAnderson.com. Follow her on social media! @drmOeanderson Elevate your public speaking skills with 1x1 or online Public Speaking Coaching (https://drmoeanderson.com/coaching/) Feature your business on this award-winning podcast or book Dr. mOe for a speaking engagement! Contact her today! https://buymeacoffee.com/drmoeandu CashApp: $drmoeanderson Venmo: @drmoeanderson      

In this inspiring episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we're joined by special guest Rand Selig, who shares reflections drawn from his book, Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life.Rand opens with a powerful metaphor: there are two wolves inside each of us—one fueled by joy, love, and happiness, and the other fueled by anger, hate, and greed. The question is simple, but life-changing:Which wolf are you feeding?From there, Rand speaks directly to something many people quietly carry: the moment when success on paper no longer matches how you feel inside. Even with growth, productivity, and accomplishment, you may feel disconnected, drained, or unsure whether this is what “making it” was supposed to feel like.Rand reminds us that true thriving doesn't always come from a new strategy—it often begins with deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and honest inner work.In this episode, Rand explores:How to redefine success beyond money, titles, and external outcomesThe difference between being busy and being fulfilledWhy purpose isn't something you “find,” but something you createHow small acts of meaning, done consistently, can transform a lifeThe power of language and how simple vocabulary shifts can change your mindset (like “I have to” vs. “I get to”)Why thriving requires conscious choices, not autopilot livingA memorable question to reflect on: Who is driving your bus?Rand closes with an uplifting invitation to live with courage, openness, and presence—encouraging listeners to choose love, take responsibility, and step fully into the life they want to create.To learn more about Rand and his work, visit randselig.com or connect with him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/randek.Thank you for listening, and thank yourself for taking 5 Minutes of Peace.This podcast is created by The Peace Room in Boise, Idaho. Learn more at www.thepeaceroom.love

Episode 46 - the final episode of Season 6 - includes the following sections:- Giving our witness statement- The fundamental elements of thriving- Living the questions- Reasons for hope- Thriving as a superorganism- Change the world (poem)Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.Thriving is available in the following formats:- Hardback- Ebook- Audiobook

Send a textIn this powerful and deeply human conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with therapist, author, and conscious living guide Katherine Jansen-Byrkit to explore what it truly means to move from surviving life to living awake.Katherine shares her personal journey—from childhood trauma and a suicide attempt at 16 to a lifetime devoted to healing, meditation, and helping others reclaim their inner world. Drawing from her book River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness, she explains how our thoughts, bodies, relationships, and spiritual paths are deeply interconnected—and how ignoring any one of them keeps us stuck.This episode dives into meditation as a practical tool (not an escape), why most suffering comes after thought, how intrinsic worth differs from external success, and why true change requires integration—not just motivation. Joey and Katherine also unpack conscious relationships, healing trauma without labels defining us, and why curiosity may be the most underused skill in modern life.If you're searching for peace, clarity, or a deeper connection to yourself and others, this conversation offers grounded wisdom you can actually live. 

Dr. Jonathan Haywood Jenkins, Psy.D., CMPC, has spent more than a decade supporting athlete mental health and performance at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital. As a member of the Harvard Medical School teaching community, he serves as Team Clinical and Performance Psychologist for the New England Patriots, Behavioral Sport Psychologist for the Boston Red Sox, and Sport Psychology Consultant for the Para Rowing Foundation. He is also the co-author of Mentality Wins: The Athlete's Playbook for Thriving in Sport and Life, currently the #1 New Release in Sport Psychology, a holistic guide to improving performance while protecting mental health. In this episode, Dr. Jenkins shares the Peachtree Approach and the deeper principles that drive sustainable success. Drawing from his own early speech and language challenges, his experience as a collegiate athlete, and his work with elite performers, he explains how adversity can become an advantage, how relationships fuel resilience, and why appreciating the good days prepares us for the hard ones. This conversation goes beyond sport. It's about leadership, perspective, and building a mentality that lasts. @dr.jonathanjenkins, @Unlimitedresilence, @mentalitywinsbook

There's a unique kind of bravery in deciding to build your own family, especially when the path looks nothing like what you once imagined. In this season 9 opener, I'm joined by Lisa Proeber, fellow solo mom by choice, serial entrepreneur, and children's book author. Lisa and I started this episode as strangers but quickly found ourselves deep in conversation about everything from demotions to starting businesses, surrogacy, solo travel, and the honest realities of single motherhood.Lisa shares her winding journey: early marriage in a conservative family, divorce, years of dating with the singular goal of becoming a mom, and ultimately making the leap into solo motherhood...during a global pandemic. We discuss the heartbreaks, the unexpected joy, and how the challenges of COVID, job loss, advocating for her son's health, and taking big risks in business all wove together. Lisa opens up about what it's really like to juggle it all as a single mom, why she loves the flexibility of entrepreneurship, and how she's helping to tell new stories for families like ours through her board book, Mama Cow.In this episode, we talk about:The courage and chaos of picking a sperm donor (and throwing a hilarious sperm party!)Navigating solo motherhood through the shock of a pandemicWhat it looks like to get fired for being pregnant - and fight backHow Lisa leveraged adversity to launch multiple businesses, and the freedom she's found in working for herselfThe gap in children's books about nontraditional families, and why telling our stories mattersHelpful tips for finding support, outsourcing, and building a thriving solo mom lifeDating, surrogacy, and talking to kids about different familiesThis is a warm, funny, and deeply honest conversation for anyone thinking about single motherhood by choice, or just looking for ways to write their own story!Connect with Lisa:Mama Cow board book + swagInstagram: @mamacowbooks

What does it look like to live as a citizen of heaven while serving on assignment in a world that resists God's Truth? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why speaking Truth is part of the Christian's calling—especially when leaders or systems pressure people to violate God's Word. Yet this boldness is never rooted in self-righteousness. Believers stand with humility, praying for leaders and lovingly pointing others to Christ—the only One who can truly set anyone free. To illustrate what faithful living looks like in the “City of Man,” Dr. Youssef takes us to Daniel 1:1–16, where Daniel and his friends—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—model courageous obedience in a hostile environment. Sometimes their tests seemed small (even what was placed in front of them at the king's table). Other times, obedience carried deadly cost—lions' dens and fiery furnaces. Yet their stance remained the same: no compromise, full trust in God's outcome. This devotional will challenge you to: stand firm when pressured to conform, speak Truth with grace and conviction, trust God with the results of obedience, and lift high the cross of Christ as His ambassador—no matter the cost. Scripture Focus: Daniel 1:1–16 Go deeper: Dr. Youssef's sermon series Unholy Alliance of the Antichrist (Watch Now | Listen Now) The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron sits down with renowned leadership expert and bestselling author Patrick Lencioni to explore his groundbreaking framework, The Six Types of Working Genius.Lencioni—best known for The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and his work on organizational health—shares how the Working Genius model helps leaders and teams understand the kinds of work that energize them and the tasks that drain them. When teams gain a shared language for how people are wired to contribute, collaboration improves, frustration decreases, and culture becomes healthier.Patrick explains the six types of work required in every project—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—and how each person typically excels in two of these areas. By identifying these strengths, leaders can build more balanced teams, place people in roles where they thrive, and reduce unnecessary guilt and judgment in the workplace.Throughout the conversation, Catron and Lencioni discuss:Why organizational health is more important than strategy aloneHow the Working Genius framework improves team communicationWhy many leaders unintentionally place people in the wrong rolesHow shared language around strengths transforms team culturePractical ways leaders can use the model to hire, develop, and align teamsWhether you're new to the Working Genius assessment or already using leadership tools like DISC, Myers-Briggs, or the Enneagram, this conversation will help you rethink how work gets done—and how understanding your team's natural gifts can unlock greater engagement, productivity, and purpose.If you want to build a healthier culture, lead people more effectively, and help your team do their best work, this episode is a must-listen.Take the assessment here with 20% off. We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

Welcome to WORK!! Today we're so back unpacking our firstly monthly instalment of State of Social Media!! We'll be unpacking what's working in March 2026 on social media, Instagram new features, content inso, creator economy news & more! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro 3:15 Polished casual content is still in 4:25 Tess' theory: The two types of creator in 2026 5:00 Expert personal brand + examples7:09 Chaotic personal brand + examples8:07 Influencers aren't influential anymore 9:38 Niche audiences in 2026 are essential 10:26 Instagram updates: Stickers, Carousels & Adam Mosseri corner lol 12:15 YouTube updates: Voicenote comments & quizzes14:18 Podcasting news: Apple video & Jake Shane on Netflix 16:24 Average creator income & it's not too late 20:30 Podcasts are the new late night22:04 The future of this channel & this podcast Check out Storyblocks at https://www.storyblocks.com/tessbarclay to level-up your content!ARTICLES + LINKS MENTIONEDAverage creator incomeFintech created for influencersVanity Fair the new late nightSubstack articles: https://mufarodawn.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-expert-influencerSubstack article 2: https://curatedbyamritasingh.substack.com/p/the-difference-between-being-an-influencerReddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/influencermarketing/comments/1rg8k7d/ive_spent_millions_on_influencer_marketing_ama/

“Transparency has to be built into the structure so that you know where the decision is made, what authorizations are given, and have an audit trail visible so you can always see what is going on.” –Ross Dawson About Ross Dawson Ross Dawson is a futurist, keynote speaker, strategy advisor, author, and host of Amplifying Cognition podcast. He is Chairman of the Advanced Human Technologies group of companies and Founder of Humans + AI startup Informivity. He has delivered keynote speeches and strategy workshops in 33 countries and is the bestselling author of 5 books, most recently Thriving on Overload. LinkedIn Profile: Ross Dawson What you will learn How human-AI teams outperform human-only teams in productivity and efficiency The crucial role of understanding AI strengths and limitations when designing collaborative workflows Ways AI collaboration can lead to output homogenization and strategies to preserve human creativity Key principles of intelligent delegation within multi-agent AI systems, including dynamic assessment and trust Understanding accountability, transparency, and auditability in decision-making with autonomous AI agents How user intent and ‘machine fluency’ impact the effectiveness of AI agents in economic and organizational contexts The emergence of an ‘agentic economy’ and its implications for fairness, capability gaps, and representation Counterintuitive findings on AI-mediated negotiation, particularly advantages for women, and what it reveals about AI-human interaction Episode Resources Transcript Ross Dawson: This episode is a little bit different. Instead of doing an interview with somebody remarkable, as usual, today I’m going to just share a bit of an update and then share insights from three recent research papers that dig into something which I think is exceptionally important, which is how humans work with AI agentic systems. And we’ll look at a few different layers of that, from how small humans plus agent teams work through to how we can delegate decisions to AI through to some of the broader implications. But first, a bit of an update. 2026 seems to be moving exceptionally fast. It’s a very interesting time to be alive, and I think it’s pretty even hard to see what the end of this year is going to look like. So for me, I am doing my client work as usual. So I’ve got keynotes around the world on usually various things related to AI, the future of AI, humans plus AI, and so on. A few industry-specific ones in financial services and so on. And also doing some work as an advisor on AI transformation programs, so helping organizations and their leaders to frame the pathways, drawing on my AI roadmap framework in how it is you look at the phases, mapping those out, working out the issues, and being able to guide and coach the leaders to do that effectively. But the rest of my time is focused on three ventures, and I’ll share some more about these later on. But these are fairly evidently tied to my core interests. Fractious is our AI for strategy app. So this was really building a way in which we can capture the detailed nuance of the strategic thinking of leaders of the organization, to disambiguate it, to clarify it, and enable that to then be built into strategic options, strategic hypotheses, and to be able to evolve effectively. So that’ll be in beta soon. Please reach out if you’re interested in being part of the beta program, and that’ll go to market. So that’s deeply involved in that. We also have our Thought Weaver software, rebuilding previous software which had already built on AI-augmented thinking workflows. So again, that’ll be going to beta. That’s more an individual tool that will be going into beta in the next weeks. So again, go to Thought Weaver. Actually, don’t—the website isn’t updated yet—but I’ll let you know when it’s out, or keep posted for updates on that. And also building an enterprise course on humans plus AI teaming. It’s my fundamental belief that we’ve kind of been through the phase of augmentation of individuals, and we still need to work hard at doing that better. But the next phase for organizations is to focus on teams. How do you work with teams where we have both human members and AI Agentic members? And it creates a whole different series of dynamics and new skills and capabilities. It really calls for how to participate in the humans plus AI team and how to lead humans plus AI teams. And that is again going into the first few test organizations in the next month or so. So again, just let me know. So today what we’re going to look at is this theme: teams of humans working with AI agents. So not individual AI as in chat, but where we have a lot of agents with various degrees of autonomy, but also agentic systems where these agents are interacting with each other as well as with humans. So there are three papers which I want to just talk about, just give you a quick overview, and please go and check out the papers in more detail if you’re interested. There’ll be links in the show notes. First is Collaborating with AI Agents: A Field Experiment on Teamwork, Productivity and Performance, by Harang Ju at Johns Hopkins and Sinan Aral at MIT. So this, there was an experiment which had over 2,300 participants who were working on creating advertisements. And they had a whole array of humans plus AI, human-human teams, human-AI teams, sort of quite small or just in duos and so on, working on being able to create those which were then assessed in terms of quality and how they worked. So a few particularly interesting findings from that. So individually, just having a human-AI team essentially enhanced performance significantly compared to just human-only teams. And so they were able to move faster and to complete more of their tasks, and the quality was strong. But there’s a phrase which is commonly used around the jagged frontier of capability of AI, and it was quite clear that there were some domains where AI does very well and others where it didn’t. And so this comes to the part where, in terms of the design of the tasks, the design of the human-AI systems, and also the understanding by the human users of what AI is good at or not, is fundamental in being able to do that. And so in some cases, if AI was used in some domains such as image quality, they actually decreased quality. So we need to understand where and how both to apply AI in this jagged frontier and design the systems around that. This changes the role of the humans, of course. Humans then tend to delegate more. And there’s one of the things which they tested for, which is how do you behave differently if you know your teammate is an AI as opposed to not knowing whether a human or AI. And it changes. So they become more task-oriented. They are less using the social cues to interact, and they are essentially becoming more efficient. But some of these social cues which are valuable in the human-human collaboration started to disappear. And this automation process meant that there was not, in the end, as much creative diversity. Now I’ve often pointed to the role of AI in creativity tasks. It depends fundamentally on the architecture—where does the AI sit in terms of initial ideas which are then sorted by filtered by humans and then are involved, or where it sits in that process. But in this particular structure, they found that humans plus AI teams started to create more and more similar-type outputs. So this homogenization of outputs in these human-AI teams was very notable and significant. And so this again creates a design factor for how it is that we build human-AI systems which actually do not lead to homogeneous output. And we’re making sure that we are ensuring that the human diversity is maintained. Often that can be done by being able to have human outputs first without AI then blunting or narrowing the breadth of the creative outputs of humans. Second paper I’d like to point to is called Intelligent AI Delegation, from a team at Google DeepMind. So this is this point where we now have not just single AI agents to delegate decisions to or problems to, but in fact systems of AI. And so this creates a different challenge. And the key point is, I’m saying this, is around you are delegating tasks, but when you are delegating tasks it’s more than just saying, okay, which agent gets the task. You have to understand responsibility. So where does accountability reside? Who is responsible for that? How clarity around the roles of the agents, what are the boundaries of what it is they can do and cannot do, the clarity of the intent, and how that’s communicated and cascaded through the agents, and the critical role of trust and appropriate degrees of trust in the systems. So this means that we have to define what are the different characteristics of the task. And in the paper it goes through quite a few different characteristics. And a few of the critical ones was the degree of uncertainty around the task. Obviously, if it is very clear that can be appropriately delegated, but many tasks and problems are uncertain. And so this creates a different dynamic. Whether verifiable, as you know you have high-quality information, or whether that’s the degree of uncertainty around whether decisions are reversible, the degree of subjectivity, because not everything is data-driven. And so assessing these task characteristics start to define where human judgment plays a role, how do you create those checks, and how do you build that. So this creates a system so intelligent delegation is not just how the humans delegate, but in turn the structure of how that cascades down through the agents. So this requires this idea of dynamic assessment. So you’re not just setting and forgetting. You are continuously reassessing what is happening with the context, what is changing in the stakes, any uncertainty. So you’re coming back to be able to ensure there’s not just a single delegation structure, but you’re changing it over time. And you’ll continue to adapt as you’re executing, and be able to monitor, replan, and set. So transparency has to be built into the structure so that you have where the decision is made, what authorizations are given, you know where the audit trail is visible so you can always see what is going on in those structures. And being able to scale how you are coordinating the systems. And if it’s just small scale that’s fine, but you want to be able to build something which has been able to move across many agents. And so this requires a way of being able to discover which agents are most appropriate and be able to essentially establish the delegation of a particular task to them again on a dynamic basis. And essentially this final principle of systemic resilience, where you have to expect that things will go wrong. So there’s continuing monitoring, being able to understand that these systems can be attacked in various ways and being able to recover. So, very solid paper, quite deep, but really giving some very good principles for how it is we can delegate to AI systems. So the final of the three papers goes to a bit of a higher level. It’s called Agentic Interactions, and it’s from Alex Imas, Sanjog Misra of the University of Chicago, and Kevin Lee at the University of Michigan. And what they’re looking at is what happens on a macro scale when increasingly decisions are delegated to AI agents. So this is the agent economy that I’ve been talking about for a very long time, which is now very much coming to the fore. And so what they do is they look at what happens when we start to delegate more and more economic decisions, such as buying and selling decisions. So what they found is extraordinarily interesting. They found that the AI agents in fact do behave very similarly to their human creators. And in fact what you can observe is that there are differences in the agents where you can infer the gender and the personality of the person who is delegating the agent. Even though there is no information, the agent doesn’t even know what the gender or the personality is, they are actually flowing through. So in fact agents represent us in the market as it were, potentially very accurately. But this goes directly to the second point where this idea of machine fluency. And so AI fluency is very much a term in vogue at the moment. So the authors talk about this idea of machine fluency which is how well can a user put their intent and align that with the agent so the agent is aligned with them. And in fact they found that there’s very significant degrees of difference in those. And those people who are better at being able to get their agents to express their wishes could in fact amplify the economic outcomes of these people. And related to that in fact they showed there was a correlation that higher educational levels mean that you were able to better delegate to AI, and your AI agents performed better and gave you better returns. So again pointing to these ways in which we’re starting to see potentials for aggravation of differences in the agentic economy when our agents who act for us in the economy start to reflect among other things educational differences or capabilities in how it is we express our results and our intentions through AI. There was one very interesting and I suppose counterintuitive result. Women get better outcomes in negotiation when using AI agents than they do in human-to-human interactions. Again this is without the AI agents knowing that they are representing a woman or not. But in fact this shows that the style and the way on the machine fluency the ways in which women are able to instruct and put their intent into the AI agents is in this study superior to those of males. And there’s of course in the real world unfortunately a bias towards male performance in negotiation. And that was inversed in the study. So exceptionally interesting. So just pulling back some of the common themes of these three papers. We increasingly want a world where humans have relationships to agents. We are starting to work with them in teams and systems. And we’re starting to build economies where humans are represented by agents. And essentially our relationship to those agents and our ability to delegate effectively is driving value of course to the individual but also across these agentic systems that are emerging. So this is early on because the realities of these agentic human-agent systems are pretty early at this point. But this starts to point to some of the potential, some of the challenges, some of the opportunities, and some of the work that we have to do. So I will be sharing more on these kinds of topics in my interviews with people and also of course on the Humans Plus AI website. So just go to humansplus.ai. Actually to be frank it hasn’t been updated a lot recently but we will be sharing a lot more there. Or LinkedIn is where I share the most actually, and getting back on Twitter as well if you’re interested. But I’ll be diving deep and trying to share what I find is useful as well as interesting in helping us to create a world where humans are first. AI complements us. The reality is we are moving to humans plus AI systems. And if we design that well with the right intentions we can make this absolutely one which drives human value first. So glad to have you on the journey. Have a wonderful rest of your day. The post Ross Dawson on Humans + AI Agentic Systems (AC Ep34) appeared first on Humans + AI.

You're not past it. You may even be approaching your peak.A psychiatrist just told me that women tend to reach their highest sexual satisfaction at 64. I'm 64. And I cannot tell you how many times I've heard the opposite message, that desire fades, that this is the time to wind down, that the body just stops cooperating.Dr. Shila Patel has been listening to patients talk about sex, relationships, and desire for 25 years. She grew up in Kenya, went to medical school in England, and spent the bulk of her career practicing psychiatry in the American South before retiring at 51. When the pandemic hit and the Me Too movement was at its peak, she started writing. Two books later, she's on a mission to reach people that one-on-one clinical work never could.She's also nearly 70, still sexually active, and completely unapologetic about both.What struck me most in our conversation wasn't just the 64 statistic - which I found astounding (I hadn't ever heard before!), it was the context. Because while women are approaching their sexual peak, men are often stepping back. Erectile dysfunction, reduced interest, withdrawal. Dr. Patel saw this pattern constantly in clinical practice, and she sees it in her own life and I've certainly seen it in my own. Women in her condominium complex, all roughly her age, laugh and joke about it. It's a real thing. And most women, she says, just go quiet and accept it.That acceptance is partly cultural. Dr. Patel grew up in Indian culture, where sex was not discussed. Full stop. Not by parents, not between siblings, not even now. At 70, she and her sister have never once discussed whether either has had an orgasm. She described watching a preview of a Bollywood film where a group of women, talking about an upcoming wedding, couldn't form the word for orgasm. They landed on “intense pleasure.” She said it with affection and exasperation in equal measure.But she's quick to say this isn't an Indian problem, or an Asian problem. It's a human problem. Americans of her generation were raised the same way. Her 91-year-old mother still tenses slightly when hugged. The silence around sex, pleasure, and desire crosses every culture she encountered in 25 years of clinical work.What can be done about it? Quite a lot, actually.Dr. Patel was frank about her own experience with vaginal atrophy and vaginismus after a hysterectomy and the way the body can, as she put it, just close up. Her gynaecologist prescribed estradiol cream, and it changed everything. Lubrication, libido, comfort. It also dramatically reduces UTIs and vaginal infections, something most women are never told. I have my own version of this story: I found out about vaginal estrogen from a friend, not a single healthcare professional. When I complained about painful sex, she asked if I was on vaginal estrogen. I was angry that no doctor had mentioned it.If you're avoiding sex because it hurts, or because desire has gone quiet, it's worth asking about estradiol cream/pessaries or ring. It has certainly changed my life.Dr. Patel's bigger message is about permission. Permission to still want sex at 70. Permission to tell your partner what you need — including that if they've stepped back, you might need to look elsewhere for that connection. Permission to adapt: different positions, more patience, a lot of laughter, and no more hanging off the chandeliers.She said it plainly: we only go through this life once. Are you going to make the most of what you enjoy?Unlock even more pleasure, clarity, and confidence in your intimate life by becoming a paid subscriber.You'll gain full access to every weekly blog, the complete archive of 150+ expert-led podcasts, the private chat room for candid Q&A, and my 32‑page guide Sex Toys and Supplements for Thriving in Later Life.If you're ready to deepen your knowledge, explore new possibilities, and feel fully supported on your journey, upgrade today only £6.99/month or £49.99/year.More than ever, I rely on your financial support to help produce each weekly episode of the podcast and blog post. Do consider becoming a paid subscriber if you are able. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sexadviceforseniors.com/subscribe

Chris Cate, President & CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Jimena Villaseñor-Martinez, the Chamber's Business Programs Manager, discuss championing businesses, empowering leaders, and driving a thriving regional economy. They explore small business resiliency, cross‑border collaboration, and how executives can plug into the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem and leadership pipeline. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

How could you diversify your income streams by pursuing your interests? Anyone who knows me knows I have a lot going on—I run Bossed Up, I have a corporate day job, I'm a parent…and that's not even half of it. But I firmly believe that expanding your career portfolio is a wise move, for your finances and your energy sustainability.  Especially in the current wildly unstable job market, why focus all your time, energy, and interest on a single job? By doing so, you run the risk of being left at loose ends if, heaven forbid, your job falls through. In this episode, I share my own exciting new business venture, along with some helpful tips for exploring your own side hustles and hobby monetization. If you've ever considered becoming a multi-hyphinate—or know someone who's on that path—you're going to love this one. Mitigate your income risk and diversify your time and energy: The two pie charts that sum up your career portfolio; How to find more time for your side hustle without exhausting yourself; Three ways you can start to explore doing more, safely and strategically. Related Links: Matt Schumer's essay “Something Big is Happening” - https://x.com/mattshumer_/status/2021256989876109403 Episode 536, Strategic Detachment: A Trend for Surviving and Thriving - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode536 “The Lean Startup” by Eric Reis - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lean-startup-how-today-s-entrepreneurs-use-continuous-innovation-to-create-radically-successful-businesses-eric-ries/3cb6bdcf8f1bebc2 My NEW LinkedIn Learning Course: Get Unstuck: Make a Plan to Move Your Career Forward - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/get-unstuck-make-a-plan-to-move-your-career-forward-30720060 Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/ Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What separates coaches who feel constantly drained from those who genuinely love running their business? After several months of running my new membership, The Complete Coach, I've been watching some patterns emerge that might challenge what you think it takes to build a coaching practice.       In this episode, I'm sharing three patterns I'm seeing in thriving coaching businesses right now. If you've ever wondered whether there's a more sustainable, aligned way to grow your coaching business without burning out or forcing strategies that don't fit, this conversation will give you a new lens to consider what thriving in community actually looks like.              For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/279         Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach           Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

If you feel like you're working nonstop but your blog still feels fragile, chaotic, or overly dependent on you — this episode is for you.Thriving bloggers don't work more hours. They build better systems.In this episode, we break down the three core systems every sustainable, growing blog has in place. These aren't fancy tools or complicated workflows. They're foundational structures that create consistency, stability, and revenue without constant hustle.If you're tired of feeling like you're holding everything together with duct tape and willpower, this is your permission to stop grinding and start building something that actually supports you.Because working harder isn't the answer. Building smarter is.********************************DISCLAIMER: This audio and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of our recommended products, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our show and allows us to continue to provide you with valuable content. Thank you for your support!********************************FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://thesmartinfluencer.com/e261-stop-working-harder-build-these-3-systems/CONNECT WITH CORINNE & CHRISTINAGet notified when new episodes drop Check out our YouTube channelJoin the convo on FacebookConnect on InstagramCOMMENTS, QUESTIONS, RECIPE IDEASEmail us at hello@thesmartinfluencer.comThe SafeWork Advantage PodcastMost workplaces react to violence—SafeWork Advantage shows employers how to prevent it.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify No Silver Spoons®Welcome to No Silver Spoons®, a podcast that celebrates grit, resilience,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In this episode of The People Dividend Podcast, host Mike Horne speaks with career and workplace success expert Mary Olson-Menzel about finding what lights you up in your career. They discuss the importance of having a plan, navigating career transitions, and the significance of purpose and identity in the workplace. Mary emphasizes the need for networking, especially in a remote work environment, and shares her three P's of job searching: prospects, pivots, and passions. The conversation also touches on maintaining optimism during uncertain times and the importance of celebrating small wins along the way.   Key Points: Finding purpose and passion is essential in your career, which involves identifying what truly excites you and aligning it with your professional path. Success requires intention and a strategic plan, emphasizing the importance of having a clear direction and actionable steps to achieve career goals. Networking is a superpower for career advancement, and leveraging personal connections is more effective than relying solely on blind resume submissions. Adapting to change is crucial in the evolving job market, especially with the rise of AI and remote work, and maintaining visibility and relevance is key. Celebrating small wins along the career journey boosts motivation and fosters a positive work environment.   Links:  Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/,  LinkedIn Mike's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/,  Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike     Learn More about Mary Olson-Menzel: https://www.maryolsonmenzel.com/  https://mvpexec.com/about/mary-olson-menzel/  #peopledividendpodcast #podcastepisode #podcastrecommendations #CareerSuccess #NetworkingTips #FindYourPassion #Ikigai #CareerGrowth

This discussion features: Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.Edited by: Tim NicholsonIn Week 12 of Thriving in the Word, we continue our discussion on Hebrews 7–9 and talk about covenants, what they are, what the mean/meant and how the old law evolved into bending rules. We unpack the difference between the old covenant (old contract) and the new covenant (new heart), and why God's plan was never just “try harder and do it all right.” From types and shadows to the real thing, we trace how the Old Testament system pointed forward to Jesus—our spotless Lamb, our better Priest, and the One whose blood speaks a better word.Along the way, we get practical (and a little humorous):What does it mean for God to write His law on our hearts?Why do we have an innate sense of right and wrong, and why doesn't that save us?How does hardness of heart keep people stuck in performance mode?We chat about Simon who carried the Cross for Jesus and what it must've felt like to actually have Jesus “blood on you”?Why the first mile is obligation, but the second mile is where we share our faith.If you've ever felt crushed by the idea that you have to be perfect to be close to God, this episode is for you. Jesus doesn't upgrade your effort, He has a new contract.Help us spread the word about Thriving in the Word—and thanks for being part of the family.Have a blessed day.More info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thrive.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thrive.church/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need prayer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠prayer@thrive.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a presentation of Thrive.Church © All Rights Reserved

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What does it mean to move from surviving to truly thriving? Today's roundtable conversation is one of our most raw and courageous yet. All four hosts — joined by our podcast manager, Emily McClean — pull back the curtain and share deeply personal stories of trauma, heartbreak, and resilience. Vanessa opens up about being adopted from Haiti into a Utah family where she experienced horrific abuse — and the strength it took to survive circumstances no child should ever endure. Emily shares how becoming pregnant her senior year of high school reshaped her identity, her future, and her understanding of herself — and how that defining moment became part of her growth story. Theresa reflects on being a young child caught in the middle of divorce, how it impacted her sense of security, her daddy issues, and the courageous step she's taking now through therapy to continue healing. Robyn vulnerably shares how her own divorce has rocked her world — and how choosing not to grow bitter, even when it would feel easier, has required every ounce of strength she has. Together, we explore the turning points — the moments when survival shifted into something more. We talk about what it looks like to face pain instead of run from it. To seek help. To choose growth. To rebuild. To redefine yourself after life breaks open. Thriving isn't about pretending the trauma didn't happen. It's about reclaiming your voice, your power, and your future. This episode is honest, emotional, and fiercely empowering. If you've ever questioned whether healing is possible — this conversation is proof that while trauma may shape you, it does not have to define you. Pull up a chair. There is strength in your story, too.

Welcome to "Thriving in Midlife" The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40. This is your trusted space to cut through the noise, ditch the overwhelm, and finally feel extraordinary in your body, mind, and life. Are you who are ready to stop pushing through life and start living it with intention, energy, and ease? Then let's get started. I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, who is delighted to be your guide to vitality.In this episode, I share something deeply personal that I am walking through right now. We have talked a lot about energy, performance, and wellness but today I open up about a different layer of transformation. I explore how meditation is not just about relaxing or calming down, but about intentionally becoming someone new. I take you behind the scenes of what I am practicing in my own life and how this work is reshaping the way I think about healing, identity, and possibility.Key Highlights:➡️ Why meditation isn't just about calming down, but rather a deliberate act of installing a new personality to change your personal reality.➡️ How moving from high beta survival states into alpha and theta waves opens the door for rewiring and creation.➡️ The powerful concept that current circumstances cannot change without a shift in personality.➡️ Why visualization alone is insufficient and why one must feel the emotions of gratitude before evidence appears.➡️ How the body memorizes past states and the necessity of breaking addiction to old emotional patterns to find safety.➡️ The importance of consistency is highlighted, specifically rehearsing a new identity morning and night to compound changes.➡️ The specific framework involving induction, dissolving the old self, and installing the new self for measurable change.Key Takeaways:"Meditation is the deliberate act of installing a new personality. And personality equals personal reality." -Kellie Lupsha“Meditation is where knowledge becomes biology... You're not thinking your way into change. You're installing it." -Kellie Lupsha*TAKE THE FREE ~ DISCOVER YOUR MIDLIFE HEALTH BLUEPRINT*****>>> Click Here

In this episode of Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Tony Thelen – former Executive at John Deere, Founder and Principal Executive Coach at The River, and author of Things We Desire: The Desiderata Turns One Hundred. After 35 years with John Deere, Tony “retired” to follow his calling of helping leaders navigate pressure, burnout, and identity shifts while building lives that are both successful and fulfilling. In this episode, Tony shares his “four quadrants” framework for a fulfilling life, why leaders should focus on how they spend both their time and their energy, and how he transformed his leadership to build a thriving team. For leaders who want to create resilient, high-performing teams that operate independently, this episode offers both encouragement and challenge.

If you're a leader looking to bring more joy, intentional authenticity, and emotional safety into your organization, or a parent, educator, or seeker craving deeper connection in all areas of life, this episode is for you. I sat down with my dear friend Connie Laufersky, master Montessori educator and leadership coach, to unravel the secrets to nurturing transformative relationships that span decades, weather storms, and inspire growth.What happens when you bring intentionality, spiritual depth, and psychological safety to every relationship? Connie Laufersky and I reflect on nearly 10 years of friendship, our shared journey of personal development, and the principles that allow connections, at work, at home, and in life, to truly thrive. We explore practical tools from Montessori leadership, powerful books, and the lived wisdom that heals pain, empowers agency, and keeps us coming back for more. Watch This If:Why asking for permission and empowering agency build trustHow the Montessori approach transforms leadership, mentoring & parentingCreating a circle of influencers who uplift, challenge, and grow with you Episode Highlights (with Timestamps):4:40 – Intentionality: The Key to Deep, Mutual Support 7:40 – How Emotional Safety Is Built (and Rebuilt) 18:00 – Balancing Spirituality & Professionalism in the Workplace 29:45 – Thriving as an Entrepreneur—Lessons from Service 30:27 – Parenting Adult Children: Empathy, Boundaries & Evolving Connection 59:06 – Fulfillment vs. Success: Purpose in the Next Chapter What You'll Learn:Practical techniques from Montessori for empowering agency in adults and children alikeWhy and how to build your own “circle of influencers” for thriving support and growthResources:The How of Happiness: A New Approach to - Getting the Life You Want by Sonya LyubomirskyGreat by Choice by Jim CollinsThe Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now by Thich Nhất HanhPractice Peace (Pocket Size Book) by Pema ChödrönDare to Lead by Brené BrownThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené BrownA Return to Love by Marianne WilliamsonContact Information:Guest: Connie LauferskyWebsite: http://www.montessoriconsultinggroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-laufersky-0411b041/Host: Valerie HopeWebsite: https://www.valeriehope.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehope/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHopeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConnecttoJoyProduction Support: Lucy Hope - Podcast Editing, Copy, and Publishing. #CircleOfHopePodcast #IntentionalConnection #EmotionalSafety #MontessoriWisdom #LeadershipGrowth

International Women’s Day is the perfect time to address the "gray divorce" trend—a reality where one-third of divorcing adults are now 50 or older. While a 45%

Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Uncertainty Edge, host Sam Sivarajan sits down with Philip Sutter, founder of PolicyStream and Affinity Life, to explore how he transformed his insurance practice into a thriving six-figure digital business built entirely through content marketing. Philip shares his journey from creating terrible webcam videos to building a specialized practice serving rock climbers and extreme sports enthusiasts.Key Quote"Progress over perfection isn't motivational fluff—it's the framework that allows you to navigate every major pivot in your career." — Sam SivarajanKey TakeawaysProgress over perfection — Start badly and improve daily rather than waiting for the perfect moment.Niche down to scale up — Being a big fish in a small pond makes you referable beyond that pond.Intent drives authenticity — Shift from "I need leads" to "Who am I genuinely trying to help?"Sound Bites"You don't learn by researching—you learn by doing.""Your niche isn't a cage. It's a spotlight.""When you focus on serving rather than selling, people feel it.""The leaders who thrive aren't the ones with all the answers—they're the ones willing to start before they're ready."Topics Discussed00:00 — Building a Six-Figure Digital Business Through Content00:35 — Progress Over Perfection: Starting Badly and Improving Daily01:09 — Niche Down, Scale Up: The Power of Specialization01:50 — Intent Drives Authenticity in Content and Client Relationships02:26 — Thriving in Uncertainty with ConvictionResources MentionedPolicyStreamAffinity LifeStay Connected with The Uncertainty EDGESubscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Join the conversation on LinkedIn.Explore more insights on Sam's website.Free ResourcesThe Uncertainty E.D.G.E. newsletter — Strategies for navigating financial uncertainty.The Good Human Practice newsletter — Insights on leadership and meaningful client relationships.

Teaching is more than a profession — it's a calling. But in today's educational climate, staying in the classroom requires intention, boundaries, and support. In this episode, we're talking honestly about teacher retention: why educators leave, why some stay, and how we can create conditions where teachers don't just survive — they thrive. Quotables "Know when to take yourself out of the game before your team suffers.""Some part of finding your balance and happiness is just changing up the scenery.""Every time I switched it up, I grew something I didn't know I needed or wanted." Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.comBlog: Always A LessonFacebook: Always A LessonTwitter: @gschultekInstagram: Always.A.LessonLinkedin: Gretchen Schultek BridgersBook: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher.Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.'Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.”Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in infoLeave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcastClick ‘Send' Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: QD3TG5UIS0LHILEL

Robin Carr, founder and CEO of Thrive Unapologetically, a motivational speaking and mindset coaching business that helps people who feel stuck in negativity, overthinking, or survival mode bridge the gap to happiness, gratitude, and true positivity.Through live and virtual speaking events and tiered mindset coaching, Robin supports individuals ready for real change to move from surviving the chaos of life to genuinely thriving.Now, Robin's journey from leaving the corporate world to stepping fully into her calling demonstrates how redefining success on your own terms can unlock freedom, fulfilment, and authenticity.And while guiding people who are ready to release old patterns and stop living in a “woe is me” mindset, she's proving that your past does not define you, it prepares you.Here's where to find more:Www.thriveunapologetically.com (Under construction, live but limited)www.facebook.com/therobincarr________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Moral theologian Fr. Thomas Berg and philosopher and therapist Dr. Andrea Messineo take on the topic of personal conscience and parts work through a Catholic lens.  We explore the relationships among conscience, parts, the innermost self, the intellect, the will, impulses, and desires.  We address concupiscence and parts, and offer specific examples.  Join us for a fascinating exploration of conscience and parts.  Check out these other episodes:https://youtu.be/bw-zUp2h_TAhttps://youtu.be/f5MNCaCJLychttps://youtu.be/Isxmlx8pQAsDr. Peter's advanced group for Catholic formators: Relating Wholeheartedly with God in Prayer, Mondays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern starting on March 9, 2026.  Find out more here:  https://members.soulsandhearts.com/registrationDr. Gerry's advanced group for Catholic formators: Surviving, Healing, Thriving, and Flourishing - A Path To Greater Integration  Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern, starting on March 11, 2026Fr. Thomas Berg's books: Hurting in the Church: A Way Forward for Wounded Catholics: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hurting-in-the-church-fr-thomas-berg/1124597873Choosing Forgiveness: Unleash the Power of God's Grace: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/choosing-forgiveness-fr-thomas-berg/1140395384?ean=9781681926537Dr. Andrea Messineo's book, Alone in Church: https://www.amazon.com/ALONE-CHURCH-Andrea-Messineo/dp/1732054290Check out Dr. Messineo's website at andreamessineolpcc.comKey moments:16:15 What are the relationships among one's innermost self, one's parts, and one's conscience?21:25  St. Thomas Aquinas' emphasis on prudence23:30  How parts with emotions have a role in a well-formed conscience and the innermost self does not have a “localized omniscience.”  31:30 What are the relationships among parts and the faculties of the intellect and the will?37:00 Parts are closely connected with impulses and desires, driving agendas40:00  What about addictions, obsessions, and compulsions?45:40  Can a person possess a virtue, but parts of that person not have access to that virtue?56:20  Does the innermost self need any formation from others, or is it complete, as Richard Schwartz maintains?1:08:00 Causal chains that lead to morally problematic behaviors1:17:20  What is concupiscence and does it always need to be lodged in a part?

In Hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky discuss Steph Curry's timeline to return and the dilemma of transparency when it comes to injuries in sports. Should teams be upfront about specific issues with players?

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This is one of the most extreme cases of an incredibly normal experience. What started for Jen as social drinking with a new boyfriend eventually built to emotional abuse, financial abuse, physical abuse, and narcissistic behavior years into marriage. Jen had to pull herself and her kids from danger, and start over personally and professionally. This is a relatable story on overdrive. Please go to UntoxicatedSurvey.org to better understand the impact of alcohol and/or emotional abuse on you and your family. Whether you are the drinker or the partner, whether you feel a lack of emotional safety or don't really know what that means, we can help you feel supported. Take the survey. You've got this, and we've got you.

Thriving teams aren't just lucky or inherently better. They're intentionally designed. In this episode, I debunk common myths about high-performing teams and explore why they often end up in burnout. It's not a motivation issue but a design issue. I introduce three pillars to prevent this: mindset, time planning, and self-care. Let's rethink how we build our teams - they can achieve incredible things!Ready to help your team thrive? Check out THESE workplace solutions

My guest this episode is Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent who spent twenty-six years investigating major financial crimes before building a second career as an author and podcaster. Since 2016, she has produced a long-running FBI true crime podcast, written widely about FBI myths and misconceptions, and built a strong independent publishing platform. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. We invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. About the Host Howard Lovy is an author, developmental editor, and writing coach with a long career in journalism and publishing. He works with writers at many stages of their careers, with a focus on helping them develop their ideas and strengthen their work while preserving their unique voices. He lives in Northern Michigan. About the Guest Retired FBI agent Jerri Williams spent twenty-six years as a special agent specializing in economic fraud and corruption investigations. She is now on a mission to show the public who the FBI is and what the FBI does. The FBI Agents Association recognized her as its Distinguished Service Honoree for sharing FBI stories. Through her police procedural novels, her nonfiction book, her blog, and her decade-old true crime podcast, "FBI Case File Review," she debunks misconceptions about the FBI found in books, TV, and movies. She has also worked as a consultant for major TV studios, assisting producers and showrunners in developing realistic FBI characters and storylines.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Thriving in Christian Singleness” from 1 Corinthians 7:25-40.  Do we put Christian marriage on a higher pedestal than Christian singleness?  Is that how God thinks of singleness? In this message we finish the section (chapters 5-7) pertaining to marriage and singleness by seeing how God plans for Christian singles to thrive.  

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In this episode, Sarah Riley talks with Chris Jeub of Monument Glamping… a familiar name in the industry and one of the early voices helping landowners turn beautiful properties into outdoor hospitality businesses. Chris shares the remarkable story of how a simple idea in 2019, of moving his bedroom into a hunting tent during a home remodel, unexpectedly became a fully-fledged glamping operation that now spans two properties and dozens of permitted units.  Together, Sarah and Chris dive into the realities behind building a glamping business from scratch: navigating county regulations, dealing with neighbour complaints, expanding with container homes, and turning backyard tents into a six-figure enterprise. Chris also explains the powerful mindset shift that allowed him to reposition his offering, double his nightly rates, and transform Monument Glamping into an experience-led brand rooted in reconnection and simplicity.  If you're curious about organic growth, overcoming regulatory hurdles, or how everyday landowners can create profitable, meaningful glamping stays, this episode is packed with honest insights, hard-earned lessons, and plenty of inspiration.  More Information:  Chris Jeub - Monument Glamping and  Your land Is Gold Skool  Email: chrisjeub@gmail.com   Website: https://monumentglamping.com/     _________      Sarah Riley - Glamping, retreat events, and guest attraction    Glamping Academy & Owners Club https://inspiredcourses.com   Glamping marketing studio https://inspiredcollectiveltd.com/   __________      The Glamping Show Americas, Denver, Colorado https://www.glampingshow.us  info@glampingshow.us 

Send a textJoin Dr. Kelly Whelan with guest Jeremiah Burke to unpack what it means to lead with grace while holding high standards. From self-leadership and honoring a Sabbath to discernment and smart failure, we explore how to move teams from mere compliance to true capacity and flourishing.• redefining leadership as stewardship of influence• strength with grace, not softness or dominance• self-leadership across mind, body, spirit, soul• feedback, humility, and open-door trust• mentors, coaching, and mental health support• Scripture, Spirit, Support as discernment filters• moving teams from compliance to capacity• measuring fruits beyond KPIs and revenue• recognition that fits each person's motivation• smart failure, innovation, and permission to try• knowing your people and co-creating solutionsGet Jeremiah's book @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Archway Publishing, and more. Connect on Facebook: Leading with Grace; LinkedIn: Jeremiah Burke; Website: GraceFilledLeadership.comSupport the showBelemLeaders–Your organization's trusted partner for leader and team development. Visit our website to connect: belemleaders.org or book a discovery call today! belem.as.me/discoveryUntil next time, keep doing great things!

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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Avery about why addiction has so much stigma and how that has stopped patients and families from getting real help.Most people still view addiction through a lens of shame and judgment, yet experts like Dr. Jonathan Avery are transforming how we understand and support those struggling. Dr. Avery is Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, known for pioneering efforts to reduce stigma and elevate evidence-based care. His work has transformed lives and inspired a new approach to addiction globally.He also founded the SAFE Program (Support, Advocacy, and Family Education) to provide evidence-based support to families affected by addiction. Dr. Kibby sits down with Dr. Avery to talk about how his personal experience with family addiction led him to develop groundbreaking programs and research to dismantle stigma, empower families, and open new pathways to recovery. In this episode, we break down:How addiction affects the brain and why stigma persists despite medical advancesThe innovative SAFE program supporting families affected by addictionDr. Avery's insights on challenging societal judgment and fostering compassionThe role of advocacy, policy, and personal understanding in changing the narrative around substance useHis upcoming book "Thriving with Addiction" and what it reveals about resilience and hope Whether you're supporting a loved one or seeking deep understanding, this episode is essential listening. This is your chance to hear from one of the most influential voices in addiction psychiatry who shares insights that could change the way you see and support those affected by addiction. Resources:Thriving with Addiction book and podcast with Dr. Jonathan Avery

Synopsis:  Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times Third World Newsreel's Enduring Legacy This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: It's almost unheard of for an independent media collective to survive as long as Third World Newsreel has. Since 1968, they have chronicled some of the most pivotal movements in human history and continue to expand on their collection of over 700 titles. There's lots to learn about how they've adapted through technological revolutions, political persecutions, philanthropic booms and busts — and how the oldest media arts collective in the U.S. is making do in today's “media carnage”, as Laura Flanders puts it. Joining us are JT Takagi, an independent filmmaker, sound recordist, and the longtime executive director of Third World Newsreel. Tami Gold is an artist and activist whose documentaries grapple with everything from imperialism to sex work. Her films include My Country Occupied, Another Brother and Land Rain Fire among many more. Puerto Rican-born Juan Carlos Dávila works in film as well as TV, where he reports on social movements around environmentalism, militarism and the struggles of the working class on the island. His films include The Stand-By Generation, Viequez: An Endless Battle and Drills of Liberation. Join us as we look at the past, present and future of Third World Newsreel and ask how film can be used as a tool for organizing. “I'd say we feel more urgent now than ever before. Every day there's something happening that makes it clear that our rights and liberties, and people's lives all over the world are at stake. Not being in touch with the history and media that shows the truth of what's going on is really decimating people's ability to, as Juan said, know what to follow and what to do.” - JT Takagi “We need to retake the theater, the physical space that is being ignored by the corporations. Perhaps now that is the opportunity that we have . . . A theater is being rented by people who are organizers, and they're using their collective spirit and know-how to organize huge, huge crowds to come.” - Tami Gold “People can shoot stuff with the phone . . . I see a lot in Puerto Rico that people are still wanting to produce with the corporate industry standards. Many young filmmakers like myself tend to think that we need so many personnel to be doing films. Right now we can actually make films with less.” - Juan Carlos Dávila Guests: •  Juan Carlos Dávila: Documentary Filmmaker, Multimedia Journalist, Puerto Rico Correspondent, Democracy Now! •  Tami Gold: Filmmaker, Artist, Activist •  JT Takagi: Executive Director, Third World Newsreel   Watch on YouTube this episode that includes video clips referenced in this episode from Third World Newsreel; PBS World Channel 11:30am ET Sundays and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation.  Music Credit:  Music Credit: "Povenier" by Sotomayor from their album WABI SABI courtesy of Wonderwheel Recordings, 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends   RESOURCES:   Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: •  Dolores Huerta & Ellen Gavin: Creative Courage in the Face of Fascism- Watch / Listen:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode Cut  •  BIPOC Press for the People: Bursting the Corporate Media Bubble- Watch / Listen: Episode Cut •  Meet the BIPOC Press: Is Worker-Owned Media the Future of Journalism?- Watch / Listen:  Episode Cut   Related Articles and Resources: •  Documentaries Ripped From the Headlines Are Becoming Harder to See, by Marc Tracy, December 18, 2024, The New York Times •  My Country Occupied, Documentary by Tami Gold •  La Generación Del Estanbai (The Standby Generation), Documentary by Juan C. Davila and Third World Newsreel, Trailer •  Why Frederick Wiseman Was the Greatest Documentary Filmmaker Ever, by Richard Brody, February, 17, 2026, The New Yorker •. Fredrick Weissman Filmmaker, Producer and Theater Director, Zipporah Films Inc •  Drills of Liberation, Documentary by Juan C. 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Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, compares the thriving US equity markets with Europe's "eurosclerosis," attributing American growth to deregulation and dynamism while critiquing Europe's failure to produce new unicorns. 11.1900 BRUSSELS

What are the leadership qualities that inspire people to follow you? There is no shortage today of people in power leading through force and intimidation. This frightening reality should serve to remind us how essential it is that the people we choose to follow lead with empathy and compassion, not coercion.  Tamra Ryan is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and leadership expert who redefines what it means to lead with purpose and care. In this episode, she and I discuss how leaders can inspire a following through courage and conviction, as well as compassion. Tamra has a long history of empowering others to lead, and her perspectives and recommendations for what that requires are what we need to keep pushing for a better world, right now. Build your own “followship” with the virtues that really make an impact: Why it's just as important to give grace as it is to speak your mind; The four elements of leadership that capture hearts and minds; And how to stick to your convictions as a leader, even in today's delicate climate. Related Links: Learn more about Tamra - https://www.tamraryan.com/about Connect with Tamra on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamraryan/ Learn more about Women's Bean Project - https://www.womensbeanproject.com/ Learn more about the Common Sense Institute - https://www.commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/about/fellows/tamra---ryan Episode 352, “Self-Advocacy Hacks for a Toxic Workplace” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode532 Episode 536, “Strategic Detachment: A Trend for Surviving and Thriving” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode536 Episode 525, “Resisting Despair: Coping Tools For A Declining Democracy” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode525 SPEAK UP: A Live Assertive Communication Course -  https://www.bossedup.org/speakup Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/ Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces his podcast episode featuring Melissa Orlov, a Harvard-educated expert on ADHD and marriage and author of “The ADHD Effect on Marriage” and “The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD.” They discuss what adult ADHD is and is not, emphasizing attention dysregulation, distractibility, impulsivity, planning and working-memory difficulties, and emotional dysregulation, along with the hereditary and neurochemical basis (notably low dopamine) and why stimulants can be calming by increasing dopamine availability. Dorsay shares his own late ADHD diagnosis, his first experience taking Ritalin, and how medication helped him build habits and identity-based changes he later maintained without medication.Orlov describes common, predictable relationship patterns in ADHD-impacted couples, including the “hyperfocus courtship” phase driven by elevated dopamine and the shift after 24–28 months when symptoms become more visible. She outlines the experiences of both partners: the ADHD partner often carries lifelong shame and sensitivity to criticism, while the non-ADHD partner can feel lonely, resentful, and overwhelmed by chaos and perceived lack of follow-through. They explore distractibility and how “new or shiny” can override what is important, and they highlight strengths often associated with ADHD such as creativity, energy, passion, and effective performance in high-stimulation contexts.Orlov presents a three-stage framework for healing: moving out of denial and learning how ADHD impacts relationships, both partners taking responsibility for their own work, and breaking entrenched patterns such as parent-child dynamics and “symptom-response-response” cycles by reframing symptoms and changing reactions. They address sleep hygiene as foundational, noting sleep deprivation can worsen or mimic ADHD symptoms, and discuss strategies like consistent bedtime routines, “sacred bedtime,” and limiting electronics and blue-light exposure. They also discuss how parent-child dynamics harm sexual connection, the importance of lowering pressure when restarting sex, and improving communication about sex. Orlov closes with the importance of rebuilding trust through transparency and ownership rather than equating trust solely with perfect follow-through, and she names self-compassion and compassion for others as the key skill she would give to everyone.00:00 Welcome to Dorsay00:28 ADHD and Marriage Stakes01:00 Meet Melissa Orlov03:00 Why ADHD Feels Familiar04:17 What ADHD Is and Isnt06:23 Why Stimulants Help07:38 Adams Diagnosis Story09:36 Medication Targets and Hope12:14 Habits and Identity Shifts13:15 Empathy for Both Partners14:50 ADHD Partner Childhood Shame20:13 Non ADHD Partner Experience22:19 Hyperfocus Courtship Chemistry24:46 Distractibility in Relationships26:49 Main Thing Mantra27:24 Medication to Structure28:39 ADHD Strengths Kept30:17 Three Stages Healing31:29 Breaking Bad Patterns34:57 Sleep Hygiene Fixes40:36 Electronics at Bedtime42:14 Sex and Reconnection49:06 Rebuilding Trust54:21 Compassion Magic Skill55:22 Closing ThanksHelpful Links:Melissa OrlovMelissa Orlov The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD Book

What happens when you lose your six-figure corporate job at 50 and decide to build a business from scratch instead of updating your resume?In this student spotlight, I'm sitting down with LaShall Dodson, who launched Dedicated Virtual Professional Services in March 2024 after a merger acquisition eliminated her Fortune 500 position. In her first year, she made $34,000. By the end of year two? $226,000.LaShall breaks a LOT of the Brandi rules (she doesn't niche down, she runs a full agency with a team of six, and she manages her clients with manila folders), but she's proof that there's more than one way to build a wildly successful service business.In this episode, we're talking about:Going from corporate director to service provider and the mindset shifts that come with itWhy her first year was slow and the mistake that held her back from landing clients soonerHitting a $23K month, then dropping back down, and what she did about itHow joining Strategist Society helped her close out the year at $226KThe real talk on taxes, retirement, and getting your financial house in order as you scaleWhy she manages 17+ retainer clients with physical folders (and why that's actually okay for now)The simple daily habits that moved the needle more than any fancy strategyWhy women sharing their numbers matters more than you thinkWhether you're transitioning from corporate, in your first year of business, or trying to break through to consistent $20K+ months, LaShall's story is going to fire you up.Resources & Links:DM me "STRATEGIST" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandimowlesReady to scale past $10K months? Learn about Strategist Society: https://thestrategistsociety.comJust getting started as a service provider? https://conversionsforclients.comFollow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serve-scale-soar/id1477998650Follow Brandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandimowlesFollow Brandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brandiandcompany

What if thriving wasn't about having more, but about choosing differently? Rand Selig has spent a lifetime studying growth, leadership, relationships, and what it truly means to live well. With decades of global experience in business, service, and personal development, Rand believes thriving is not accidental. It's the result of intentional choices made over time. This episode explores how self-reflection, forgiveness, resilience, and personal responsibility shape the quality of our lives. Through thoughtful dialogue, Rand Selig and Chuck Thuss unpack why thriving starts with the relationship you have with yourself, how setbacks can become turning points, and what it takes to stop living on autopilot and start authoring your own story. Guest Bio Rand Selig holds an MBA from Stanford and dual undergraduate degrees in mathematics and psychology. For over 35 years, he has led his own financial services firm while living and working across Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Deeply committed to personal growth, service, and environmental conservation, Rand created Thriving! to help others embrace meaningful, positive change. He lives in Mill Valley, California, with his wife of over four decades and remains actively involved in mentorship, community leadership, and global service.   You'll hear About What it really means to "thrive" in today's world Why the most important relationship you'll ever have is with yourself How forgiveness and letting go free emotional energy Reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth Becoming the author of your own life story   Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 02:40 Rand's Background and Global Life Experience 05:20 Defining Thriving and Its Four Core Pillars 08:10 Why Personal Thriving Comes First 11:30 Self-Sabotage, Forgiveness, and Letting Go 15:00 The Power of Personal Choice 18:20 Navigating Setbacks and Building Resilience 22:30 Pain vs. Suffering and Reclaiming Agency 26:00 Becoming the Author of Your Own Story 30:20 Words, Self-Talk, and Emotional Health 34:00 Small Steps Toward Lasting Change 38:00 Rand's Message to Anyone Feeling Stuck 41:30 Where to Find Thriving! and Additional Resources 44:30 Chuck's Closing Reflections Chuck's Challenge This week, identify one area of your life where you've been reacting instead of choosing. Pause and ask yourself, "Is this aligned with the life I want to be living?" Make one intentional choice,  even a small one, that moves you toward thriving rather than defaulting to habit. Connect with Rand Selig Website: https://www.randselig.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-selig-43525a6/ Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

Today, I'm talking with Jon Rosemberg. He spent decades climbing the corporate ladder, closing massive deals, and achieving everything we're told will make us happy. But his real wake-up call didn't come in a boardroom—it happened on his basement floor, building Legos with his kids. In this powerful conversation, Jon breaks down the difference between success and true thriving, and shares the science-backed map to reclaim your agency, find meaning, and reconnect with what actually matters. 00:00 From Survival Mode to Thriving02:43 Jon's Family History of Survival04:37 Defining Success vs. Thriving06:58 The Lego Epiphany: A Wake-Up Call11:51 The Breadcrumbs Leading to Change14:59 The Spiral of Survival and Thriving18:25 The AIR Method: Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing23:59 Real-Life Example: Reframing Failure29:38 Defining Transcendence and Spirituality33:37 Clients and Kids as Spiritual Teachers37:15 Integrating Transcendent Experiences43:05 Small Steps to Start Thriving Today48:21 Where to Find Jon and His Book Learn more about Jon Rosemberg: Website: jonrosemberg.com Book: "A Guide to Thriving" LinkedIn: @JonRosembergJOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you'll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You'll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.