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Back by popular demand, this is one of 2026's most-listened episodes. If you're building your birth plan right now, grab your notebook and tune in, mama! What if the birth plan you worked so hard on… actually set you up for disappointment?Most moms spend hours researching, Googling templates, and checking every box, and still walk away from birth feeling blindsided, unprepared, or like the whole experience just happened around them. And it's not their fault. It's because nobody ever showed them what a birth plan is actually supposed to do, or the mistakes that quietly sabotage even the most prepared moms in the delivery room.In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the most common birth plan mistakes I see all the time, and more importantly, exactly what to do instead. Whether you're just starting to think about your birth plan or you already have one and something feels off, this episode is going to change the way you think about it completely.Here are some highlights from the episode:Why the birth plan templates you find online might be working against youThe real reason birth plans fall flat when labor actually beginsMistake #1: The mindset shift that changes how you approach your birth planMistake #2: The powerful (and totally underused) way to use your birth plan before you ever step foot in a delivery roomMistake #3: Why planning only for your ideal birth can leave you feeling lost when things shiftHow to use your birth plan to learn something really important about your provider ahead of timeThe free Birth Map download that makes the whole process feel so much easier: https://www.myessentialbirth.com/birthplan Birth doesn't have to go perfectly for you to walk away feeling incredible about your experience. What matters most is that you felt informed, understood your options, and had a voice every step of the way. I know you're going to love it, mama. Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On SpotifyFind "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcastClick the 3 dots "..."Select "Rate podcast"Click the stars and write a quick review!FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds:On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titlesLet's Connect!Three exercises to help prepare you for your BEST birth: https://www.myessentialbirth.com/3-exercises Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com.  Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM! 

In this episode, Simon sits down with Molly Rose Speed, Founder of the Virtual Assistant Academy and an online operations expert who has spent more than 13 years helping entrepreneurs build efficient businesses through systems, delegation, and high-performing remote teams.Molly shares how leaving corporate life led her to become one of the early pioneers in the virtual assistant industry. She explains how she transformed a simple freelance business into a successful academy and placement agency that trains and connects certified virtual assistants with entrepreneurs across the United States.The conversation explores when business owners should hire their first virtual assistant, how to delegate effectively, the importance of documenting systems, and the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make during hiring and onboarding. Molly also discusses productivity, time freedom, creating scalable businesses, and why AI is becoming an essential tool for both business owners and virtual assistants.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, freelancer, coach, consultant, or someone looking to build a more efficient business, this episode provides practical strategies for outsourcing, building systems, and creating a business that gives you more freedom instead of more stress.Key MomentsMolly Rose Speed's entrepreneurial journey from corporate life to founding the Virtual Assistant AcademyHow the pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual assistantsWhen entrepreneurs should hire their first virtual assistantIdentifying which business tasks should be delegatedHow to interview and evaluate a great virtual assistantBuilding trust and overcoming the fear of delegationWhy documenting your processes before hiring saves timeThe biggest onboarding mistakes business owners makeCreating communication systems for remote teamsHow virtual assistants create time freedom for entrepreneursAI's impact on remote work and virtual assistantsMolly's top advice for aspiring virtual assistants and business ownersWhat's next for Molly Rose Speed and the Virtual Assistant AcademyTo learn more about Molly Rose Speed, please visit her LinkedIn profileTo learn more about Virtual Assistant Academy, please visit her website.YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER    Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022 he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation.      Get to know more about Simon at:    Website: https://simonlader.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader/    The Conference Room is available onSpotifyApple podcastsAmazon MusicIHeartRadio

Mercury retrograde is way more than your ex texting you and your flights getting delayed. In this episode Audrey sits down with Eir Atla — intuitive healer and medical astrologer — to break down what Mercury retrograde is actually doing to your body, your nervous system, your emotions, and your digestion right now.In this episode you'll learn:What Mercury actually rules in your body and why it goes so much deeper than just communicationWhy Mercury retrograde in Cancer specifically has everyone so in their feelings and emotionally all over the place right nowWhy your mom might be randomly texting you or why you're thinking about people you haven't thought about in yearsWhat the pre and post shadow periods actually are and why some people feel them just as hard as the retrograde itselfHow Mercury takes on the energy of whatever sign it moves through and what that means for your body each timeThe vitamin deficiency that is literally making your nervous system frazzled during retrograde and the easy fixConnect with Eir:Website: atlaastrology.comHerbal preparations: eirsalixers.comSocial: @atlasastrologyPodcast: Alchemy, Astrology, and Astro Health✨✨ RISE Tribe - Next Steps✨✨For All the Things:  www.helloaudreyrose.com/linkinbio RISE Retreat:  https://www.helloaudreyrose.com/retreatFREE 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 episode 294 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Brent Yates, founder of AION, to break down the real science behind weighted vest training — and why adding load, compression, and heat to your daily walks and workouts could be one of the smartest longevity moves a man over 40 can make. Dr. Anthony speaks from personal experience, having worn the AION vest daily on his morning walks with his dog Luna and during bodyweight training sessions, noticing more calorie burn, more sweat, and a genuine upgrade in workout quality without changing anything else.Brent's story is compelling on its own. At 60, he was competing professionally in long drive golf contests when he tore his supraspinatus, underwent surgery, and watched 15 pounds of hard-earned muscle disappear while 15 pounds of belly fat took its place. Frustrated by every weighted vest on the market — all of which hurt his body or compromised his movement — he built his own. What emerged was a patented three-in-one system: compression for blood flow and recovery, thermogenic heat trapping for calorie burn, and fractional load distributed across nearly 45% of the body.The data backs it up. AION's research shows the vest gets you into Zone 2 cardio 50% faster than wearing a t-shirt, with 20% higher heart rates and 18% more calories burned during the same workout. Brent also shares his mindset framework for comeback after injury — a powerful message for any man over 40 who feels like he's starting over physically. If you want to do more with less, train smarter as you age, and build a tool into your daily life that keeps working even when you're walking the dog or playing pickleball, this episode delivers.Rate & Review – If this episode helped you think differently about how you train and recover after 40, please take a minute to rate and review the Fit Father Project Podcast. Your review helps more men discover the show and get the tools they need to build strength, energy, and long-term health.Join the Fit Father Community – Want support from other men working to get stronger, leaner, and healthier after 40? Join the Fit Father brotherhood and surround yourself with men who are committed to living with more energy, strength, and purpose.Key TakeawaysWhy compression is the "holy grail" of the AION vest — and how it drives blood flow, oxygen delivery, and anti-inflammatory recoveryThe three-part system that makes the AION vest different: compression, thermogenic heat trapping, and fractional loadHow the vest gets you into Zone 2 cardio 50% faster — with 20% higher heart rate and 18% more calories burnedWhy fractional loading across 45% of your body matters more than piling weight in one placeThe optimal vest weight for men: 5–7% of your body weight (a 160-pound man starts at roughly 8 pounds)Why too much weight actually slows your metabolism down — and how to know when to increase loadWhether men with 50-plus pounds to lose should use a weighted vest (the answer is yes, with smart modifications)Brent's personal comeback story: shoulder surgery at 60, five total surgeries, and how he rebuilt stronger each timeThe mindset shift every man needs after injury — go back to the driving range, not straight to the majorsWhy the strength and health you build now is your insurance policy for every surgery, setback, and challenge aheadTry the ION Weighted Vest – This episode is sponsored by ION (AION), the only patented compression weighted vest on the market combining load, heat, and compression in a single sleek, form-fitting design. Dr. Anthony wears it every single day and fully endorses the product. Visit aiongear.com and use promo code FIT FAMILY for a discount on your order. The vest is also HSA and FSA eligible — so check your health savings accounts before you buy.Want To Change Your Life? Check Out FF30X!FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, FF30X can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest. Click here to see everything you get when you join FF30X.Breakthrough In The Desert LIVE 2026!Come experience the energy of Breakthrough In The Desert, in person this August 7–9 in Phoenix. You'll enjoy transformational teaching, nourishing meals, and the kind of real community that leaves you feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable weekend. We look forward to meeting you!*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice - simply very well-researched information on longevity training, muscle health, and healthy aging.

In the 1800s, the smartest financial advice your grandparents could receive was: don't save money, because it will probably go to zero. Stocks were considered scams. Real estate was the only real path to wealth. Crypto isn't the future, it's a replay of something that happened dozens of times before the Civil War. Dr. Joseph Moore is a historian, a New York Times bestselling author, and someone who has spent his career proving that what always worked was always changing. His book is How to Get Rich in American History, and this conversation will make you rethink at least three things you currently believe about money.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy grandparents in the 1800s told their grandchildren never to save money -- and why that advice was completely rational at the timeThe crypto-as-past argument: why self-issued currencies have existed since before the Civil War, why they all eventually went to zero, and what the one thing is that actually made the US dollar trustworthyWhy stocks beating bonds in the long run is only true since World War II -- and what that means for treating any historical financial truth as permanentThe go-ahead philosophy: why Americans used to define success as actively moving forward rather than passively not falling behind -- and why that shift in language reveals something importantWhy financial gurus get a worse reputation than they deserve -- and the German economist's study that showed Dave Ramsey alone has saved the US economy the GDP of a mid-sized nation stateThe FIRE movement isn't new: the original four-hour workday, a man with Ten Acres Enough in 1850s New Jersey, and what the Nearings' Vermont maple farm story actually teaches about the selling of early retirementFast time versus slow time: why the financial media is paid to tell you it's always fast time, why it's almost never fast time, and how to know the difference when it actually mattersWhy the 4% rule and the safe withdrawal rate are research findings worth knowing -- and exactly why building a 30-year financial plan around a fixed number is still a mistakeFive first-half 2026 lessons from the Stacking Benjamins mentor vault: creativity, adversity, mistakes, the go-ahead mindset, and compoundingThe compounding belief problem: why OG's framework for trusting the math you've already lived is the most underrated motivational tool in personal financeWhy This Matters NowEvery financial truth that feels permanent right now -- index funds always win, real estate always appreciates, crypto is either the future or a scam -- is newer than you think and more conditional than it sounds. The investors who build real flexibility into their plans are the ones who survive when the conditions change. And the conditions always change.From the BasementDr. Joseph Moore joins Joe and OG to pick fights with crypto, passive income, real estate mythology, Napoleon Hill, and the entire academic finance establishment -- while making the case that financial gurus, properly understood, have done more measurable good for American wealth than all the finance professors combined. OG is in Colorado acclimating for a bicycle climb that has Doug genuinely concerned about whether a financial co-host counts as a dependent. Doug arrives with trivia tied to today's birthday that connects Nintendo's origins to something nobody expected. Five mentor highlights from the first half of 2026 close the episode -- including clips from George Newman on creativity, Jim Murphy on adversity, Bola Sokunbi on surviving a very expensive rollover mistake, Beth Kobliner on why young people are gambling instead of saving, and Cody Berman on the compounding moment that changes everything.Resources MentionedHow to Get Rich in American History by Dr. Joseph Moore -- New York Times bestseller; available at bookstores and on Amazon; josephmoore.comInner Excellence by Jim Murphy -- referenced for mental strength and adversity; available wherever books are soldClever Girl Finance -- Bola Sokunbi; clevergirlfinance.comAfford Anything podcast -- Paula Pant; referenced in first-half mentor recapRetire by 30 by Cody Berman -- retireby30book.comGet a Financial Life by Beth Kobliner -- referenced in first-half mentor recapStacking Benjamins Field Kit -- stackingbenjamins.com/fieldkitStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201; write Joe at joe@stackingbenjamins.com with your favorite first-half lessonStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Confidence in Bible study doesn't come from mastering everything at once. It grows through small, faithful steps over time.So often, we expect ourselves to immediately understand Scripture in a way we would never expect with any other skill. When confidence doesn't come quickly, it's easy to feel intimidated, discouraged, or spiritually behind.In this episode, Angie steps away briefly from the Cast Your Cares series and dives into Zechariah 4:10. This conversation is a reminder that growth is often built through repetition, practice, and simply showing up.What you'll hear in this week's episodeWhy small beginnings matter in Bible studyHow unrealistic expectations can create intimidation and discouragementThe difference between consuming content and personally engaging with ScriptureA personal story about learning and growing in Bible study over timeThe reminder that slow growth is still growthResourcesBible Study SessionsA new four-week guided experience designed to help women begin studying Scripture in a simple, approachable, and supportive environment.Find details and registration here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/Step By Step Starter KitA simple, guided resource to help you open Scripture with confidence and study one verse at a time alongside the podcast.Download it for free here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystepVerse of the Week"Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." Zechariah 4:10a (NLT)Connect with Angie & Steady Onhttps://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Ever feel like your homeschool planner is just a guilt trip in a spiral binding? Been there, bought the (overly ambitious) boxed curriculum, cried all over it. In this episode, I'm peeling back the curtain on my own 23-year planning evolution—the good, the bad, and the “how did we get this far off track?” moments.If your school year starts hopeful, but quickly turns into a flip-and-flop scramble between “we're already behind in math” and “wait, who moved the lesson plans again?”, you're not alone. I've walked that tightrope between Pinterest-perfect plans and the reality of messy, beautiful family life.Today, I'm breaking down:Why your planning approach might actually be feeding your overwhelmThe not-so-glamorous backstory of my own planning fails (and what finally clicked)Why I finally ditched those one-size-fits-none grid schedules for a plan that actually worksAnd yes—we're going deep on my absolute favorite strategy: Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot. Honestly? Total game-changer for ditching the chaos, the guilt, and the endless Sunday-night planner panic.If you're ready for practical peace, more consistent days, and just a tad more joy in your homeschool, you'll find all kinds of hope in this conversation.What you'll learn:How boxed curricula and rigid schedules can set you up for stress and comparison (yep, I lived it)The ugly truth about planning “shoulds” vs. what actually fits your real lifeWhy a big-picture vision beats lesson-plan whack-a-mole every timeThe simple shift that freed up my weekends—and gave me back my sanityHow to build a homeschool plan that's flexible, realistic, and totally guilt-proofThe underrated superpower of periodic reviews and “just do the next thing” listsWhy planning in the summer is my secret weapon for a strong finish—no more mid-year meltdownResources Mentioned in This Episode:Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot (step-by-step planning system): https://shop.homeschoolbettertogether.com/products/put-your-homeschool-year-on-autopilotThe Elevate Program with Finishers Club + live planning accountability: https://homeschoolbettertogether.com/elevate

Your life is the sum of your choices. Not one decision.Not one moment.But the daily choices that quietly shape who you become. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black reveals the five choices that ultimately define every life. They may seem ordinary, but together they determine your direction, your influence, and your legacy. The five choices are: How you spend your timeThe attitude you chooseWhat you focus onThe story you tell yourselfWhat you believe about God, yourself, and your purpose Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, Scripture, and leadership principles, Mr. Black explains why our minds are constantly filtering information through deletion, distortion, and generalization—and why the stories we repeat to ourselves eventually become the lives we live. This episode also explores: How your Reticular Activating System (RAS) shapes what you notice and pursueWhy beliefs at the identity level create lasting transformationThe Sovereignty Triangle found in Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, and Ephesians 2:10The difference between living for Survival, Success, or Significance Because success isn’t the highest goal. Significance is. It’s not about what you accumulate. It’s about who you build. It’s not about making a name for yourself. It’s about making a difference in the lives of others. This is an Hour of Power designed to help you examine the choices you’re making today—because today’s choices become tomorrow’s character, and tomorrow’s character becomes your legacy. The time is now. Choose wisely. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Sharing Passion and Purpose, Nancy Moore introduces what she calls the “I can't quit yet” trap—that quiet, private place many women find themselves in when they feel stuck between where they are and where they want to be.If you've ever felt like you should be happy on the outside but feel restless, misaligned, or trapped on the inside, this episode is for you. Nancy explains why so many women stay in situations that no longer fit, not because they lack courage, but because they haven't built a bridge to what's next.In this episode, Nancy explores:Why “I can't quit yet” is often rooted in fear, expectations, identity, comfort, or financial pressureThe hidden cost of staying stuckWhy meaningful change rarely happens through one giant leapHow to build a bridge to your future one intentional step at a timeThe role of community, support, and accountability in creating real momentumReflection exercises from the episode:What am I afraid of losing?Write down everything that comes to mind when you think about change.What I gain by staying / What staying is costing meDivide a page into two columns and honestly compare the benefits of staying with the hidden cost of staying stuck.Draw your bridgeOn one side, write where I am today. On the other, write where I want to be. Then identify the five planks you need to build to get there.Key takeawayYou do not have to quit today, burn it all down, or have every answer. You simply need to stop waiting for perfect certainty and start building your bridge—one plank at a time.Memorable quote“You don't have to jump across the entire river. You simply are building a bridge across one plank at a time.”Call to actionNancy invites listeners to share the one bridge plank they're committing to this week and to connect inside her school community.Listen, reflect, and start building the bridge to what's next.

Has your weight loss suddenly stopped on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?If the scale hasn't moved in weeks and you're wondering whether your GLP-1 has stopped working, you're not alone. Weight loss plateaus are one of the most common—and frustrating—parts of the GLP-1 journey.The good news? A plateau doesn't automatically mean you've done something wrong or that your medication has failed.In this episode, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and GLP-1 expert Gianna explains why weight loss plateaus happen, what your body is actually doing, and the evidence-based questions she asks clients before making any changes.We'll cover:What actually counts as a weight loss plateauWhy weight loss naturally slows over timeThe difference between normal weight fluctuations and a true stallCommon reasons GLP-1 weight loss plateaus happenHow protein, hydration, fiber, sleep, stress, and movement influence progressWhy eating less isn't always the answerWhen it may be time to talk with your healthcare providerThe mindset shift that helps you move through a plateau without panicIf you've been asking yourself, “Why did my weight loss stop on Ozempic?” or “Why isn't my GLP-1 working anymore?” this episode will help you understand what may be happening and what to focus on next.

Most people think all stress is bad—but what if avoiding every stressor is actually making your body less resilient?In Part 2 of this two-part series, Dr. Taves explores the concept of good stress and how the right kinds of short-term challenges can help your body become stronger, healthier, and more resilient to headaches and migraines.From exercise and cold exposure to learning new skills and building physical capacity, you'll learn why health isn't about eliminating stress—it's about adapting to it.You'll learn:The difference between good stress and chronic stressWhy resilience matters for headache recoveryHow exercise can increase your headache threshold over timeThe science behind hormesis and positive adaptationWhy recovery is just as important as the stress itselfPractical ways to safely build physical and mental resilienceIf you've been avoiding movement, exercise, or other challenges because you're afraid they'll trigger a headache, this episode offers a different perspective on how building resilience may be part of your recovery.

Every contractor knows the trap: you pour hours into an estimate, walk the job with your trades, do all the planning — and then lose the bid to a cheaper guy. So where's the line between free work and paid work?In this Coaching Cuts episode, Clark tackles one of the questions he gets asked most: how much should you do for free, and when do you start charging? The answer is the pre-construction due diligence line item — and this is how you build it, price it, and sell it.Clark breaks down:What belongs in a free estimate vs. paid due diligenceHow to build a 90% estimate before you ever ask for a dimeWhy the due diligence line item eliminates change orders and protects the clientThe deliverables that make your due diligence worth every dollar — selections, Gantt charts, finalized numbersHow to get ballpark trade pricing without wasting your subs' timeThe strategic free work (like a surprise Gantt chart) that wins you the jobHow to price due diligence based on the size and complexity of the projectWhy locking a client into due diligence gives you the room to truly impress themIf you're tired of giving away your best work for free and watching jobs walk, this is the episode that draws the line.Contractor Cuts is a weekly podcast for contractors who want to build a better business — covering sales, operations, hiring, finances, and everything in between.

Is social media actually destroying a generation, or are we in the middle of a massive political moral panic?For this week's Free Speech Friday I sat down with one of the world's leading researchers studying young people, technology, and mental health to answer one question: Did social media really create a generation-wide mental health crisis?SUPPORT MY WORK: Buy a paid subscription to my newsletter at usermag.co           Support my work on Patreon: http://patreon.com/taylorlorenz  For years we've been told that smartphones and social media are fueling anxiety, depression, loneliness, and suicide among teenagers. Politicians, bestselling authors, and news outlets have treated that idea as settled science.But what does the actual research say?Developmental psychologist Candice Odgers has spent decades studying how young people use technology. In this interview, we break down what the evidence actually shows, why many experts disagree with the popular narrative, and how the social media panic is influencing online safety laws, censorship, surveillance, age verification, and internet policy around the world. We discuss:The real relationship between social media and teen mental healthWhy correlation is often mistaken for causationWhat studies actually find about screen timeThe debate around The Anxious GenerationWhy many scientists reject claims that phones are driving a mental health epidemicOnline safety laws and age verificationPrivacy, surveillance, and internet censorshipWhat parents should actually focus onThe future of social media regulation

What if the pain in your body isn't the real problem... but the symptom?In this episode of Inside The Vault, Ash Cash sits down with the founder of Ben The Baptist, who transformed the power of stretching and mobility into a 7-figure business. What started as helping people move better and live pain-free became a blueprint for entrepreneurship, financial freedom, and building a brand that changes lives every day.From healing clients to creating a thriving business, this conversation dives into the mindset, discipline, and vision it takes to turn your passion into profit. If you've ever wondered how solving real problems can create real wealth, this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll learn:How stretching became a 7-figure businessWhy solving people's problems is the fastest path to wealthThe mindset required to build a successful business from the ground upHow consistency beats talent over timeThe connection between health, purpose, and financial freedomWhy investing in yourself always pays the highest returnThe habits that separate entrepreneurs from employeesIf you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with today's top entrepreneurs, investors, creators, and wealth builders.

Send me a message There's a mistake costing agents 10's of 1,000's of dollars a year in listings they should have won. It's not just new agents making it. Veteran agents with decades of experience make this mistake constantly, and chances are you're making it right now. I did, for years! But once I noticed I was making it, and fixed it, my income exploded. The mistake is talking too much.This episode breaks down why the agents losing the most listings and buyer clients are the ones who can't stop pitching, and the simple shift that will 5 to 10x your conversion rate once you make it.In this episode:Why talking too much silently kills your credibility in a listing presentationThe real reason new agents over-talk, and why it has nothing to do with confidence the way you'd thinkHow asking great questions and actually listening can 10x your businessThe exact questions to ask sellers that uncover what they really needWhy "prescribing a solution" beats "providing a service" every timeThe challenge: talk 25% of the time you normally would, or lessShut up, ask great questions, and listen. You'll win 10x more business.***********************RESOURCES :Free "Clients From Social" Masterclass - Learn the new formula top agents are using on social media to attract 5+ new closings, month after month. REGISTER HERE: https://members.massiveagentsociety.com/free-masterclass-registration?utm_source=podcast_notesMassive Agent Society on Skool - My coaching community giving Realtors the exact blueprint (and handholding) to attract 5+ new clients, every single month. CLICK HERE: https://www.skool.com/massiveagentsocietyManychat PRO - Automate your Instagram DM's and Get 30 days of Manychat Pro for FREE - CLICK HERE REAL Broker - Learn how we can be business partners and build a business together @ ΓEA⅃  Broker- CLICK HEREPLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY

In this episode, Simone sits down with Wendy, a graduate of the GLP-1 Boost Lab program, to talk about her incredible 8-week transformation — done entirely naturally, without medication. Wendy shares how she navigated the loss of her father (and later, mid-program, the sudden loss of her mother-in-law), used wearable data to normalize her blood pressure and reduce cravings, and rebuilt her identity from the ground up. This is a candid, emotional conversation about grief, data-driven health decisions, neuroplasticity, and what it really means to prioritize yourself.In This Episode, You'll Hear About:Wendy's life before the program: grief, weight gain, and feeling "stuck" after losing her fatherWhy she was hesitant about wearing a continuous glucose monitor — and why she didn't want to take it offHow real-time blood sugar data (fiber first, post-meal walks) changed her relationship with foodDropping blood pressure from the 140s to 120/117 in 8 weeks — without medicationLosing 10 pounds and choosing not to pursue a GLP-1 prescriptionThe "identity" framework: neuroplasticity, becoming "Wendy 2.0," and making decisions based on who she's becomingNavigating a second family loss (her mother-in-law) mid-program and leaning on her new health habits as a stabilizing "rock"The role of sleep, cortisol, and hunger hormones (leptin and ghrelin) in cravings and weightMeal prepping strategies that actually save timeThe "don't skip twice" philosophy for staying consistent without perfectionismWhat's next: Wendy's goals in the VIP phase of her journeyResources & Links:Follow Simone on Instagram: @SimonenLovell Learn more about the GLP-1 Boost Lab program:https://simonelovell.com/glp-1-boost-labLoved Wendy's story? Drop a comment with your own thoughts or words of encouragement for her, and subscribe so you don't miss the next episode of She's Leveling Up.

Why “Normal” Isn't Always Optimal with Dr. Keith Nichols In Part 1 of this three-part series, Dr. Keith Nichols, Medical Director and CEO of Tier 1 Health & Wellness, deep dives into one of the most misunderstood topics in men's health: testosterone.Dr. Nichols breaks down why testosterone levels have declined over time, how lab reference ranges have shifted, and why many men are told their numbers are “normal” even when they are experiencing symptoms consistent with testosterone deficiency.Dr. Nichols discuss the difference between population-based reference ranges and individual physiology, the importance of free testosterone, the role of SHBG, and why a single lab value should not be the only factor used to determine whether a man is healthy, optimized, or appropriately treated.This episode is about challenging dogma, questioning outdated assumptions, and returning to the evidence.Topics discussed in this episode include:Testosterone levels declining across generationsWhy lab reference ranges have shifted lower over timeThe problem with using one universal testosterone thresholdTotal testosterone vs. free testosteroneHow SHBG affects testosterone availabilityWhy “normal” does not always mean optimalWhy symptoms, history, and clinical context matterThe limitations of current testosterone guidelinesWhy men may be undertreated despite feeling symptomaticThis is Part 1 of a 3-part series: Testosterone: Beliefs vs. Science.Connect with Victory Men's Health:Website: https://www.victorymenshealth.com/Podcast: https://www.victorymenshealth.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorymenshealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorymenshealthAmy Stuttle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amystuttle/Connect with Dr. Keith Nichols and Tier 1 Health & Wellness:Tier 1 Health & Wellness: https://tier1hw.com/Dr. Keith Nichols Bio: https://tier1hw.com/personnel/keith-nichols/Tier 1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tier1healthandwellnessTier 1 Health & Wellness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-health-and-wellness-podcast/id1724352005Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this episode does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Amy Stuttle, Victory Men's Health, Dr. Keith Nichols, Tier 1 Health & Wellness, or any guest featured on the podcast.Always consult with your own qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, hormone therapy, or treatment plan. Individual results may vary, and medical decisions should be made based on your personal health history, symptoms, lab work, risk factors, and an appropriate clinical evaluation.

If you're a coach who's tired of waiting for clients to magically find you, this one's for you. The fastest, simplest path to your next client isn't a funnel or paid ads. It's a conversation.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.When you get comfortable telling people what you do everywhere you go, you stop being the best kept secret and start filling your business with clients who were closer than you think.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why networking is really just having a normal conversation, not “getting ready” for anythingHow to get comfortable talking about your coaching business before you ever walk into a roomWhat to say when someone asks what you do, without sounding like a canned “I help” speechWhy the people who aren't your ideal clients still matter, and how referrals actually happenHow to follow up so a new connection turns into a real relationship over timeThe simple weekly habit that adds up to 52 new people in your corner this yearHow to turn one conversation into an offer, a collaboration, or a client on the spotImagine never wondering where your next client is coming from, because you've built real relationships everywhere you go. The women who need your coaching are out there right now, and the world needs what you have to offer. All you have to do is start talking to them.Ready to map out the fastest path to clients in your own business? Book your free Business Blueprint Call and let's talk through your next step:https://debbieshadid.com/scheduleShop Debbie's Resources for Coaches:The Workshop Blueprint for Coaches - The 8-Part System to Plan, Fill, Host, and Profit From Your First (or Next) Workshop: https://debbie-shadid-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/workshop-blueprintConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1If this episode was helpful, share it with a coach who's still waiting for clients to find her. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss next week's episode.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Let's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

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

Do you ever wonder how some travel advisors seem to do it all? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm sharing exactly what I automate in my travel business—from client workflows and email templates to AI tools, CRM automations, scheduling, onboarding, and follow-up systems. These are the same processes that help me run a successful travel agency while teaching full-time, creating content, hosting a podcast, and traveling myself. You'll learn how automation creates a better client experience, saves hours every week, and allows you to spend more time building relationships instead of repeating administrative tasks. In this episode, you'll learn: The client emails and workflows I automate from inquiry to post-tripHow I use my CRM to streamline the entire client journeyMy automated consultation reminders and follow-up processThe 30-day onboarding email sequence I use for new travel advisorsHow I use AI inside my CRM and other tools to save timeThe email templates I never write from scratch anymoreWhy automation makes your business more personal—not lessWhere to start if you're new to business automation Whether you're a new travel advisor or looking to scale your travel business, these automation tips will help you create a more organized, profitable, and stress-free business. Connect with Lindsay: Ready to build a travel business with proven systems and support? Learn more about joining At Last I See The World Travel or connect with Lindsay on social media for more travel advisor tips, marketing strategies, and behind-the-scenes business content. https://www.lindsaydollinger.com https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.dollinger https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydollinger

If Chris could go back and start his real estate career from scratch, what would he do differently?In this episode, Chris shares the biggest lessons he's learned after years of building a high-performing real estate business. From mastering the fundamentals to avoiding the mistakes that keep agents stuck, this episode is packed with practical advice you can implement immediately.Whether you're a brand-new agent or looking to level up your business, these timeless principles will help you create more consistency, more opportunities, and more income.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why simplicity beats complexity every timeThe dangerous mistake agents make after finding successWhy prospecting is still the highest ROI activity in real estateHow surrounding yourself with top performers accelerates your growthWhy investing in yourself pays the highest returnsThe difference between an activity problem and a skill problemThe daily habit that can completely transform your businessKey Takeaways1. Simplicity wins.2. Never stop doing what's working.3. Prospecting solves almost everything.4. Proximity creates opportunity.5. Invest in your own growth.6. Know whether you have an activity problem or a skill problem.Memorable Quote"Every single day, have at least five conversations with people that last two minutes or longer about real estate. If you really want to crush it, make it ten."Commit to one simple habit:Have at least five meaningful real estate conversations every day, five days a week, for the next 90 days. Track your progress, stay consistent, and let the compound effect work in your favor.If you do that and still aren't seeing momentum, Chris wants to hear from you.RESOURCES: 

What does it take to build lasting success in business? In this episode of B2B Vault – The Biz To Biz Podcast, host Allen Kopelman sits down with entrepreneur, former professional basketball player, and mindset coach Dre Baldwin to discuss the habits, systems, and leadership principles that drive high performance.Dre shares how he went from sitting on the bench in high school to playing nearly a decade of professional basketball overseas before building a successful business focused on mindset and performance.In this episode, you'll learn:Why discipline beats motivation every timeThe four mindset pillars every entrepreneur needsHow accountability creates stronger leaders and teamsWhy cash flow and payment systems are critical for business growthLeadership lessons from professional sportsHow AI is changing the way businesses operateWhy lifelong learning is a competitive advantageWhether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

Most conversations about non-monogamy focus on opening a relationship, navigating jealousy, or finding new partners.But what happens after that?How do you navigate a polycule where relationships are constantly evolving? How do you manage different expectations, conflicting needs, shifting priorities, and the very human reality that not everyone connects in the same way?In this episode of Nope! We're Not Monogamous, I'm joined by Red DeRooy and Stacey Smith?, co-authors of Nonmonogamy and Group Dynamics, to explore what it really takes to build healthy relationship communities.We talk about why polycules function more like communities than relationship structures, how many of the skills you already use in friendships can help you navigate non-monogamy, and why curiosity is often more valuable than certainty.Whether you're part of a large polycule, have close metamour relationships, or are simply trying to build stronger connections with the people you love, this conversation is packed with practical insights.In this episode, we discuss:Why romantic groups function differently than one-on-one relationshipsHow to manage different expectations without unnecessary conflictThe difference between fairness and equality in non-monogamyWhy communication starts with knowing what to talk aboutManaging conflict without destabilizing an entire polyculeWhy every relationship is still built one connection at a timeThe importance of one-on-one connection, even within group relationshipsDifferent approaches to metamour relationships and why there isn't one "right" wayBuilding found family and community through non-monogamyNavigating breakups with compassion and preserving meaningful connectionsThe surprising relationship skills you probably already haveOne of my favorite moments from this conversation was the reminder that most of us already know more than we think we do.You've probably navigated friendship groups, family conflict, difficult conversations, changing relationships, and competing needs long before practicing non-monogamy. Those same skills are often the foundation for creating thriving polycules.Connect with Stacey and Red - Grab a copy of Nonmonogamy and Group Dynamics wherever books are sold, including audiobook format.

In this episode we'll talk about:The dominant message most creators are being taught — and why it's quietly costing themWhat I've chosen instead and what it's produced over timeThe difference between God-led refinement and noise-driven reinventionWhy your audience is already on your side — and what they actually wantWhat it looks like to stay anchored to who you areWhat gets built when you don't listen to the noiseAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Send us Fan MailWhat keeps someone creating after the industry changes, the paycheck shrinks, and the path gets harder?This week on Here's What We Know, we welcome comedian, producer, and podcaster Deadair Dennis Maler for an honest conversation about radio, stand-up comedy, podcasting, and the lifelong search for your own voice.Dennis shares how growing up in punk rock shaped his do-it-yourself mindset, why radio first captured his imagination, and what eventually pushed him toward stand-up comedy and podcasting. We'll talk about creativity, authenticity, representation, and how staying true to yourself might be the only business model that works anymore.If you've ever wondered whether you're on the right path or you've questioned whether it's worth continuing to create, this conversation will remind you why the work still matters.In This EpisodeHow Dennis went from punk rock DIY culture to radio to stand-up to podcastingThe story of radio consultants who made everyone talk the same way for 10 seconds at a timeThe one thing that separates successful creators from those who burn outHow Dennis's tour guide job in Boston became his favorite platformThe reality of building a creative careerThe real numbers: why most podcasts die, and how to build one that doesn'tWhat it actually takes to grind out content every single dayThis episode is sponsored by:Dignity MemorialSterling Oak Cabinetry(Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!)Bio:Deadair Dennis Maler is a comedian, actor, writer, & podcaster who has been heard on radio stations throughout the country including SiriusXM, DC101, The Party Playhouse with Jackson Blue, and more.He has been featured on comedy festivals throughout the country, is the Comedy Editor for DigBoston, and hosts the Big Comedy Network podcast So, What Do You Really Do? and the YouTube show Word of the Day with Comedians.Deadair Dennis is funny, loud, abrasively social, and allergy-free since 1981.Website: https://deadairdennis.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadairdennis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deadairdennismaler/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deadairdennisTags: comedy, podcast, radio broadcasting, podcasting, stand up comedy, creative career, finding your voice, storytelling, entertainment industry, radio personality, podcast interview, creativity, comedians, independent, creators, creative journey, DIY creativity, producer,Connect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

376 – Is longsuffering good or bad?You're probably familiar with the word longsuffering. It's in the Bible, at least some translations of the Bible, multiple times. Sometimes it's translated as patience.And longsuffering is usually considered a virtue in the Bible. We are supposed to be patient with each other and not over-react when things don't go the way we want.But sometimes in the process of trying to be longsuffering, it's easy to get discouraged because the thing or the person you're trying to be patient with gives no hint of changing or getting better or even being aware of how you're being negatively affected.In this week's episode, we're going to Explore what the Bible says about longsufferingWhen it can be a very positive mindset to haveHow to avoid letting it go too far where you feel you're just putting up with bad behavior and maybe even being taken advantage ofIt's not about suffering a long timeThe core spiritual essence of patience or longsufferingBiblical longsuffering is not putting up with or ignoring inappropriate attitudes or behavior. It's becoming more and more conscious of how God has empowered you to think and act. And most of all, it's seeing and rejoicing that God is actively involved in your life, and see and trusting He is working in the lives of all His children. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/376Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

Is AI quietly eroding your creative confidence? I'm sharing what I'm seeing in manuscripts as an editor, discussing the concept of “agency decay,” and making a case for why the messy, uncertain work of drafting is exactly where your writer's voice gets made.In this episode:Why AI-generated pages are recognizable to agents, editors, and book coachesWhat “agency decay” is and how it chips away at your creative confidence over timeThe difference between using AI as a tool vs. letting it replace your creative work3 practical strategies to reclaim your voice and trust yourself on the pageFor fiction writers, memoir writers, and anyone who's been tempted to outsource the blank page, this one's for you.To find more on Nicole, visit nicolemeier.com

In this episode I reframe what a view actually is on Etsy, why a click that doesn't convert is a flat no rather than a maybe, and why dumping more traffic on a page that doesn't sell just means more people leaving faster. I walk through the short list of questions every shopper is silently asking before they'll hit add to cart, why an unanswered question sends a warm buyer straight to the shop next door, and a five-minute test you can run on your phone right now to find exactly where your best listings are leaking sales.What you'll learn:The reason more traffic makes a non-selling listing look even worseThe short list of questions running through every Etsy shopper's head before they buyWhy an unanswered question on your page is the same as a bounce, every timeThe five-second-per-question test you can run on your most-visited listing todayThe two leaks that cost you the most ordersHow to look at your own listing the way a stranger with eleven open tabs wouldResources mentioned in this episode:Free Sales Audit Workbook: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/auditpodcastHow to Increase Your Etsy Prices Without Losing Sales: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/how-to-increase-your-etsy-prices-without-losing-sales/Your next steps:Apply for 1:1 coaching: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/coachingGet on the Etsy Visibility Accelerator Waitlist: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/etsy-visibility-accelerator/Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahJWaggonerCome say hello on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjwaggoner/Join the free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theheartlandcreative

Send us Fan MailHow Vision Training Transforms Brain Health, Learning, and Peak PerformanceIn episode #189 we spoke with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum about the connection between vision, brain health, and athletic performance. The neuro-optometrist is dedicated to transforming how we view sight, and how vision training rewires the eye-brain connection to optimize performance, recovery, and resilience in a screen-dominated world.KEY TOPICSThe distinction between eyesight and vision: visual clarity versus brain processingVision performance training as PT for the eyes and brainHow visual processing impacts athletic performance and mental clarityPractical tips for screen time management and eye healthThe role of vision in concussion recovery and brain injury rehabilitationTop habits for preserving and enhancing vision over timeThe unique benefits of colored light and blue light blocking glassesPlease note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.ABOUT DR. BRYCE APPELBAUM:Dr. Appelbaum is a pioneer in neuro-optometry passionate about unlocking human potential through vision. He is the trusted authority in functional vision, an international Ted X speaker, and the creator of Vision Performance Training, a transformative approach that rewires the eye-brain connection, heals post-concussion vision dysfunction, and builds long-term visual resilience. He is the founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst, a leading private practice specializing in diagnosing and treating functional vision problems across all ages, with offices in Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland. He is also the founder and CEO of ScreenFit™, the revolutionary online vision training program designed to minimize the damage of digital devices on vision, reduce symptoms, and promote healthy visual habits for extended screen use. Through his work optimizing the eye-brain connection, Dr. Appelbaum has supported thousands of patients around the world to thrive in a screen-heavy society—because 20/20 eyesight isn't the whole story. Additionally, Dr. Appelbaum has worked with hundreds of professional athletes in every sport imaginable, numerous professional and collegiate sports teams, and countless amateur athletes to transform raw talent into honed performance through vision. Dr. Appelbaum has been featured on the front page of USA Today, on NBC & CBS, in The Times, and The NY Times Sunday Magazine,, and is a frequent podcast guest having recently been interviewed on Dave Asprey's “The Human Upgrade,” Dr. Rangan Chatterjee's “Feel Better, Live More,” Max Lugavere's “The Genius Life,” MindBodyGreen, and dozens more.  FREE RESOURCES:NR Recovery Protocol: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution.com/recovery-protocol5 Steps to Better Vision: www.screenfit.com/5-proven-secrets-to-relieve-eye-strainTake the free online vision assessment: www.myvisionfirst.com/quizTry ScreenFit for Free: www.screenfit.com/previewFOLLOW DR. APPELBAUM:IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum/?hl=en WEB: https://myvisionfirst.com/TEDTALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk5moFndYRUMENTIONED:Creatine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-creatine/NR Episode with Dr. Rebecca Rusch: https://nutritional-revolution.com/podcasts/rebecca-rusch/Omega-3s: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/nordic-naturals-prodha/Concussion Symptoms List: https://myvisionfirst.com/learn/concussion-and-brain-injury/TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Bryce Appelbaum and the importance of vision beyond 202001:02 - Vision training as rewiring the eye-brain connection01:23 - Differentiating eyesight (symptom) vs. vision (brain function)04:31 - How vision problems are brain problems tackled through training05:45 - Vision therapy, orthoptics, and integrating movement for brain health06:52 - Vision's impact on athlete performance and neuroregulation07:04 - Why standard eye exams might miss functional vision issues critical for athletes08:37 - Visual processing load and brain energy consumption09:43 - Effects of screen time overload: tunnel vision and fatigue10:16 - Visual markers of fatigue and stress, including eyelid twitching11:37 - Managing fatigue from excessive screen use12:14 - Vision training programs like Screen Fit and their accessibility benefits13:01 - Exercises for improving focus and peripheral awareness at your desk14:02 - Practical ergonomic setups for optimal visual health16:13 - Safe distances for screens and signs of focusing fatigue17:11 - Risks of near-work and screen reliance in children and adults18:28 - The potential for reversing presbyopia and age-related vision decline20:10 - Data collection, clinical trials, and scientific backing of vision rehab21:15 - Post-concussion visual symptoms and personalized recovery strategies22:14 - Recognizing hidden signs of concussion beyond the obvious23:40 - The role of vision therapy in head injury recovery25:40 - Protocols for recent concussion versus long-term symptoms26:32 - Concussion symptoms duration and visual recovery potential28:32 - Impact of head injuries on eye coordination and visual processing30:49 - How vision training can recalibrate brain function after injury33:09 - Visual strategies for athlete return-to-sport post-concussion34:35 - Why screens are more stressful than print and blue light considerations36:02 - The science behind blue light, sleep, and hormonal regulation39:57 - First steps for someone suspecting a vision problem or history of head injury40:57 - What athletes should ask their eye doctor for deeper functional assessments42:23 - Daily habits to preserve and enhance visual function44:09 - Resources and tools for proactive vision care, including the Screen Fit program45:36 - Practical eye exercises that boost visual flexibility and stamina46:01 - Follow Dr. Bryce Appelbaum on social media for ongoing insights46:25 - Myths and truths about vision training's impact on weight, height, and confidence48:15 - The systemic effects of visual regulation on stress hormones and overall health49:14 - The surprising link between vision and social confidence50:04 - Closing remarks & opportunities for future episodes and collaborationsMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? 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Your comfort zone isn't protecting you, it's quietly making you weaker and costing you.We live in a world engineered for comfort. Air conditioning, instant everything, a soft landing for every little ache. And somewhere along the way we started treating discomfort like a malfunction to fix instead of the entrance fee for almost everything worth having. This episode unpacks why comfort is so expensive, how it quietly compounds against you, and how to start building real tolerance for the discomfort that growth actually requires.Here's what you'll learn:Why comfort never feels like a choice, and how that disguise is exactly what makes it so easy to keep picking the easy thing every single timeThe real difference between pain that's protecting you and discomfort that's building you, so you stop treating growth like an emergencyHow comfort quietly compounds, so every easy choice today makes the hard choice tomorrow even harderThe one question to ask yourself the moment discomfort shows up, before you rush to make it disappearA small, almost embarrassingly simple weekly challenge that builds your tolerance for discomfort one rep at a timeComfort keeps you safe and small. Discomfort is where you actually grow, and this episode shows you how to stop running from it.>>>Book an Executive Presence Audit at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presenceExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterConnect with me on:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tipsThank you for listening, LA

Feeling like you've drifted from your best self? You're not alone. In this episode of The John Grdina Classroom, I share an honest, personal look at how men slowly slip in their character, faith, and discipline—and the grace-filled path back to consistency.This is a self-improvement podcast rooted in faith. If summer, stress, or a broken routine has thrown you off, this one's for you. We talk about real personal transformation—not through perfection, but through small, faithful steps. Grounded in Romans 8:28, this life faith podcast episode will remind you that God works ALL things—even your setbacks—together for good.In this episode:Why small slips in character and discipline compound over timeThe danger of shame—and how grace breaks the spiralThe one small step that rebuilds momentumMorning gratitude + 5 minutes of Scripture to set your dayA weekly challenge to get back on track⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Facing the reality of slipping in life and faith00:49 – How small slips compound over time01:16 – Summer break disrupting my routine02:53 – Romans 8:28: even setbacks work for good03:39 – Breaking the shame spiral with grace05:49 – Action step: start small, build momentum06:17 – The power of morning gratitude07:01 – Adding Scripture meditation to your morning08:02 – Your weekly challenge08:37 – Closing prayer09:26 – Faith, focus, and perseverance

What if the breakthrough you're waiting for starts with something as ordinary as buying paper plates?In this episode of Road to Victory, I reflect on excuses, fatherhood, momentum, purpose, and how one small decision completely changed the direction of my day.We talk about:Why some problems are actually signs of growthRefusing to let your past become your permanent excuseThe unexpected lesson paper plates taught me about motivationWhy action creates momentum—not the other way aroundBuilding a life of discipline one decision at a timeThe difference between chasing money and becoming more valuableHow small wins can completely change your mindsetThis episode is about movement.Because sometimes the biggest transformation doesn't begin with a life-changing event.It begins with one small reason to get out the door.

Movie of the Year: 2006Mixtape, Part IThe 2006 Mixtape Podcast Kicks Off — One Song at a TimeThe 2006 Mixtape podcast episode is unlike anything else in the Movie of the Year catalog. Instead of debating a single film, Ryan, Mike, and Greg welcome two special guests — Nate Ragolia of Debut Buddies and longtime PopFilter friend Taylor Wilhite — for a round-robin music showcase that captures the full, chaotic glory of 2006's soundscape. Each panelist takes a turn placing one song into a collective playlist, building something that is part argument, part love letter, and part time machine back to a genuinely strange year in pop culture.2006 was a transitional moment in popular music. Rap remained dominant, but with several megastars between album cycles, the charts opened up to a remarkably diverse mix of genres. Moreover, pop-punk and emo were infiltrating the mainstream at full speed. Additionally, R&B, dancehall, and indie rock were all jostling for space on the same playlists. The result was a year where "SexyBack," "Hips Don't Lie," "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," and "Dani California" could all feel equally essential — and equally of the moment. Consequently, building a 2006 mixtape is less a curation exercise and more a negotiation, which is exactly what makes this episode so much fun.Tune in for Part I of the 2006 Mixtape on the Movie of the Year 2006 podcast, and find out whose taste holds up, whose picks land with a thud, and which songs define the year better than any film ever could.About the 2006 Mixtape FormatThe Mixtape episode breaks from the standard Movie of the Year formula in the best possible way. Rather than a single film under the microscope, the full panel of five — Ryan, Mike, Greg, Nate, and Taylor — each take turns contributing one song per round to a shared playlist. The songs land wherever they land: the bracket, the conversation, the collective memory. No rules govern the selection beyond personal conviction and a willingness to defend the pick.The format rewards both champions of the obvious and advocates for the overlooked. Someone will inevitably go for the consensus anthem. Someone else will go deep on an album cut that never charted but defined their year. Furthermore, disagreements are baked in. Five people with five different relationships to the music of 2006 means that every pick is a small act of argument — an assertion about what mattered and why.Part I covers the opening rounds of that playlist construction. Part II will follow, continuing the conversation and expanding the tracklist. Together, they form a two-part portrait of a year in music told through the ears of five people who were living it.Guest Panelists: Nate Ragolia and Taylor WilhiteNate Ragolia is a freelance writer, editor, published author, voice over artist, and podcaster based in the PopFilter extended universe. He co-hosts Debut Buddies, a fortnightly podcast dedicated to firsts — debut albums, premiere episodes, inaugural seasons, the first of anything worth examining. Co-hosted with Kelly Attaway and Chelsea Hollander, Debut Buddies has built a devoted audience by taking the concept of beginnings seriously and hilariously. Nate is also the author of three books: There You Feel Free (2015), The Retroactivist (2019), and One Person Can't Make a Difference (2022). He brings to the Mixtape episode both the analytical rigor of someone who thinks carefully about cultural artifacts and the genuine enthusiasm of a lifelong music fan.Taylor Wilhite is a familiar voice to longtime PopFilter listeners. A former mainstay of the network, Taylor steps back into the booth for this special occasion — one of his rare guest appearances since stepping back from regular podcasting. His history with the PopFilter crew means he arrives fully acclimated to the energy, the arguments, and the particular pleasure of five people trying to out-taste each other in real time. His presence makes Part I feel like a reunion as much as a music show.Building the Playlist: Round by RoundEach round of the 2006 Mixtape follows the same structure: one panelist, one song, one chance to make the case. The picks accumulate into something that starts to resemble an actual playlist — though a playlist with a lot of disagreement baked into its sequencing.2006 was the kind of year where the argument over what belongs is genuinely interesting. The Billboard charts were dominated by Daniel Powter's "Bad Day," Sean Paul's "Temperature," and Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack." However, the year also produced landmark indie and alternative releases, left-field hip-hop moments, and a wave of pop-punk anthems that hit a specific generation square in the chest. Notably, the question of which songs were great versus which songs were simply inescapable is a distinction worth debating — and this episode debates it at length.As a result, the round-by-round format becomes a kind of stress test for taste. Each pick either extends the playlist's internal logic or breaks it, and the panel's reactions reveal as much about their musical identities as about the songs themselves. Part I lays the groundwork for what promises to be a contentious and deeply enjoyable full tracklist.Why 2006's Music Deserves a Closer ListenIt is easy to dismiss the music of 2006 as a transitional era — neither the peak years of hip-hop's commercial dominance nor the coming digital disruption that would reshape the industry within a few years. Nevertheless, that framing undersells how much was actually happening. Beyoncé released B'Day. The Raconteurs debuted. Stadium Arcadium by the Red Hot Chili Peppers dropped as a double album. FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake redefined what a mainstream pop record could sound like.Above all, 2006 was the last full year before the iPhone and streaming would begin to permanently reorganize how people discovered and consumed music. In practice, this means the mixtape as a cultural object — physical or digital — still carried enormous weight. A playlist in 2006 was still a statement, still a gift, still a way of saying something about who you were and what you cared about. Therefore, building a 2006 mixtape now is an act of archaeology as much as curation, and the Movie of the Year crew approaches it with exactly the right combination of nostalgia and rigor.Meanwhile, the Mixtape format itself reflects something true about the show: Movie of the Year has always been as much about the people doing the talking as about the films under discussion. Bringing in Nate Ragolia and Taylor Wilhite expands that conversation in ways that a single-film episode simply cannot. The result is one of the most purely enjoyable episodes in the 2006 season.Why the 2006 Mixtape Podcast Still MattersThe mixtape as a format has never really gone away. Streaming playlists are its digital descendants, and the impulse behind them — the desire to arrange songs into an argument about feeling and meaning — is as alive now as it was when people were still burning CDs. The 2006 Mixtape episode taps into that impulse directly, using the year's music as a lens for understanding both the culture of 2006 and the tastes of the five people assembled to discuss it.Specifically, the episode works because it trusts its panelists. Nate Ragolia's credentials as a critic and author give his picks analytical weight. Taylor Wilhite's history with PopFilter gives the episode a sense of occasion. And the core Taste Buds — Ryan, Mike, and Greg — provide the continuity and argumentative energy that listeners have come to expect from the 2006 season. Together, they make a compelling case that the music of 2006 is worth revisiting, debating, and yes, assembling into a playlist — even twenty years later.Ultimately, the 2006 Mixtape podcast is the season's most distinctive episode, and Part I is where it all begins. Subscribe, listen, and start forming your own opinions about what should have made the cut.Related Episodes from Movie of the Year: 2006Movie of the Year: 2006 — Intro Part 1Movies of 2006 — Bracket Reveal and Sweet 16Tristram Shandy — Movie of the Year: 2006Brick — Movie of the Year: 2006Browse All Movie of the Year EpisodesFAQ: 2006 Mixtape Podcast — Part IAbout the EpisodeWhat is the 2006 Mixtape podcast episode about?The 2006 Mixtape, Part I is a special episode of Movie of the Year in which the full five-person panel — Ryan, Mike, Greg, Nate Ragolia, and Taylor Wilhite — take turns contributing songs to a shared 2006 playlist. Each round features one pick per panelist, building a collective mixtape that reflects the full range of the year's music while generating plenty of debate along the way.Who are the guests on the 2006 Mixtape episode?The episode features two special guests. Nate Ragolia is the co-host of Debut Buddies, a podcast about firsts,...

Why Less Is More: The Hardest Truth About Real HealingLet's be honest about something.When we talk about healing in biological medicine — real healing, root cause healing — we are not just talking about adding a supplement or trying a new protocol.We are asking you to change your life.And that is exactly why this conversation is so hard.In this episode of Connecting with the Thom's, Dr. Thom brings over fifty years of clinical experience to one of the most common — and most misunderstood — patterns he sees in practice: the resistance to slowing down. The belief that more action means more progress. The deeply human need to feel something working, right now, or assume it isn't.We get it. When you're suffering, patience feels impossible. But what social media is selling you — push harder, do more, silence the symptom — is not healing. It's distraction.And it may be the very thing keeping you from getting better.In this episode we explore:Why lifestyle change creates more resistance than any other part of the healing processHow we've been collectively conditioned to chase symptoms instead of addressing what creates themWhy silencing a symptom is not the same as resolving it — and what the body does when its signals are ignoredWhat "less is more" actually looks like in practice — and why it's anything but passiveWhy the body heals in trends, not moments — and how to read those trends with patience and precisionHow BIA and HRV data help patients see progress that symptoms alone can't showThe framework shift that changes everything: from fixing symptoms to supporting terrainThis episode is for you if:You've been told to be patient and you don't know howYou're frustrated that what you're doing doesn't seem to be working fast enoughYou've been on the supplement and protocol carousel and nothing seems to stickYou want to understand why your doctor keeps chasing symptoms while you keep feeling the sameYou're ready to consider that the answer might not be more — it might be less, done better, over timeThe truth nobody in wellness culture wants to say:The body already knows how to heal. It doesn't need to be forced. It needs the right conditions, the right support, and enough time to do what it was designed to do.Real healing is not loud. It is not fast. And it almost never feels the way you expect it to.But when you stop chasing and start listening — when you give the body less to fight against and more room to work — something shifts.That shift is what this episode is about.

What separates discipline from obsession?And is love actually higher than both?In this thought-provoking and deeply personal conversation, Jay Doran sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, innovator, and longtime mortgage industry leader Jason duPont for a discussion that spans business, human potential, leadership, fatherhood, personal growth, and the meaning of life itself. From his early days delivering newspapers, building giant gumball machines, and working at Bank of America, to becoming one of the mortgage industry's most recognizable voices, Jason shares the experiences that shaped his relentless mindset and his belief that most people stop far short of their true potential. Throughout the episode, Jason explores:Why persistence beats talent every timeThe difference between discipline and obsessionHow fear quietly limits performanceWhy "scared money loses"The role vulnerability plays in building trust and relationshipsHow confidence differs from arroganceLessons learned from sales, entrepreneurship, and leadershipWhy struggle is essential for growthThe danger of complacencyWhat it means to become "indefatigable"Why love may be the highest level of human developmentJason also opens up about his childhood, his marriage, his journey through success and retirement, and the realization that fulfillment doesn't come from having enough money to stop working. It comes from building, growing, contributing, and helping others rise alongside you. One of the most powerful moments comes when Jason challenges conventional wisdom by asking whether the greatest expression of love is comfort... or struggle. That question becomes the thread that ties together a conversation filled with wisdom, humor, philosophy, and practical life lessons. This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, dreamers, high performers, and anyone searching for a deeper understanding of what it means to live fully, grow relentlessly, and pursue their highest potential.Because sometimes the biggest obstacle isn't the world around us.It's the limits we place on ourselves. 

We saved this one for last. Because this one is ours. Throughout this entire mini-series we created space for the things Christian women carry silently — the exhaustion, the marriage struggles, the motherhood grief, the faith doubts, the things that feel too heavy or too honest or too vulnerable to say out loud. And now it's our turn.In this final episode of Things Christian Women Don't Say Out Loud, Tayler, Alora, Mary, and Clarissa each share their own personal testimony — the thing they have struggled most to say out loud. The real story. The one that cost something to tell. The moment that changed everything. This is not a polished highlight reel. This is four women sitting down together and finally saying the thing. Because we believe that the story you are most afraid to tell is usually the very thing someone else desperately needs to hear.In this episode we talk about:The personal struggles each of us carried in silence — and what finally broke them openWhat it actually costs to say the hard thing out loud for the first timeThe moment faith stopped being performance and became something realMarriage struggles, personal crisis, identity loss, and the seasons we almost didn't surviveWhat God did in the hardest chapters we didn't think we were going to get throughWhy vulnerability in the Christian community is not weakness — it's the doorway to real healingThe freedom that comes when you finally stop pretending and start telling the truthWhat we want every woman listening to know before this series endsScripture anchor:Revelation 12:11 — "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." Your testimony has power. Even the parts you haven't said out loud yet. Especially those parts. This is the episode we almost didn't record. And it is the most important one in the series.If you have been listening from Episode 1 — thank you. You showed up for every honest conversation and we hope you felt less alone in every single one of them. And if this is the first episode you're finding — go back and start from the beginning. There is something in this series for every season of your life.This is Women Soaring. And we are just getting started.

Most runners choose races based on hype, reputation, or what everyone else is doing. www.run4prs.comAnd then they're surprised when they finish mid-pack, feel invisible, and walk away with less confidence than they started with.In this episode, we're talking about how to choose races strategically — not by sandbagging or ego racing, but by being intentional about where you line up.If you're training hard in 2026 and want:Podium finishesConfidence-building racesMomentum instead of constant comparisonThis episode is for you.You'll learn:Why smaller, smarter races matter more than big-name eventsThe biggest mistake runners make when choosing racesHow to analyze prior-year results to spot real opportunitiesWhy field depth matters more than the winning timeThe “green flags” that signal a race is good for placingHow small races make you a more tactical, confident racerHow to use podium races as tools in a marathon buildKey takeaway:Not every race is meant to be a proving ground.Some races are meant to be won.Racing smart doesn't make you less competitive — it makes you more dangerous when it counts.

What happens when GLP-1 medications stop working the way you hoped they would? In this mailbag episode, Dr. Emily Cooper answers listener questions about fasting, insulin levels, PCOS, lipedema, plateaus on Zepbound, and the complicated reality behind metabolic dysfunction. From the dangers of under-fueling to why individualized treatment matters so much, this conversation unpacks the science behind weight resistance with clarity and compassion.Key TakeawaysWhy fasting and restrictive eating may worsen metabolic adaptationThe real role insulin plays in metabolic healthHow PCOS and lipedema complicate weight loss treatmentWhy some people plateau on GLP-1 medications over timeThe importance of fueling, muscle preservation, and individualized careLinks & ResourcesPodcast Home: fatsciencepodcast.comCooper Center for Metabolism: coopermetabolic.comResources from Dr. Cooper: coopermetabolic.com/resourcesJoin Our Community: patreon.com/cw/FatSciencePodcastSubmit Your Question: questions@fatsciencepodcast.com or dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.comFat Science is supported by the Diabesity Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to effective, science-based metabolic care.This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

April was the top. May confirmed it. Now we are heading into the slide that always bottoms out around August. The question is whether your used inventory is positioned for it.Mike Murray from National Powersport Auctions is back for our pre-owned market update, and this one matters because we are at the turning point in the season. We walk through the May data, compare it to where we were in April, and get into exactly what dealers should be doing right now with the bikes sitting on their lot.This conversation goes deeper than the numbers. Mike makes the case for why dealers are too fixated on book values, why the actual selling price tells a truer story, and how to think about a trade you take in today as a unit you might still own in September.What we cover:Why April was the high water mark and what the slide into August actually looks likeHow values can be up year over year and softening month to month at the same timeThe book value problem: why dealers fixate on JD Power and why the real market often moves faster than the bookWhy a clean late-model R6 can sell for thousands over a brand new one, and what that teaches about pricing to the market instead of the bookWhere Black Book and NPA's own value guide fit into the pictureWhy early June auctions in San Diego came in stronger than expected and what that says about dealer confidenceThe fuel price wildcard and whether it is actually moving metric cruiser demandDomestic cruisers: still the leader, but the price to book story versus the actual dollar story are very differentThe $4,000 spread between a clean Harley and a rough one, and why condition and miles matter more than the bookMetric cruisers: why the small May uptick is probably a flash in the panSport bikes: bouncing around the peak, why dealers who follow the niche are crushing it, and why you cannot have too manyMX cooling off and why product mix and cleanliness drive that number more than demandATV: the standout still climbing, and why used side by sides finally hit their strideSide by side: the seasonal flattening, the regional differences, and why cabbed-out luxury units hold valueThe inventory turn framework: the 0 to 30, 60, 90, and 120 day buckets and why Mike built them aggressive on purposeThe real cost of holding a unit: how a $10,000 bike costs around $356 a month and nearly $2,900 over 90 days once you add opportunity costWhy an 18% gross over 12 months might actually be a 3% lossProactive pricing: how to get ahead of the softening market instead of chasing it downThe exit strategy: NPA Direct Buy, consignment, and why you should never wish a wholesale unit into a retail customerWatch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit?si=xGw636a89UUDAK20⁠Connect with Mike Murray (NPA): ⁠mmurray@npauctions.com⁠NPA Market Reports: ⁠https://www.npauctions.com/cp/npa-market-report⁠Connect with Jacob: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry⁠Follow the Fixit Online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixit⁠MotoHunt for Dealers: ⁠https://dealers.motohunt.com⁠

If you've ever struggled to come up with meaningful gifts, memorable client experiences, or even remember the little details that matter most to your clients, this episode is for you. In this Efficient Friday episode, Libby dives into the power of building a Client Intel Process—a simple but powerful system for gathering, storing, and using personal information to deepen relationships and create remarkable client experiences. More importantly, she shares the common mistakes advisors make when collecting client intel and how to avoid turning something thoughtful into something transactional. Based on conversations from a live Q&A with advisors inside The First 100 Days course, this episode will help you create more authentic connections with clients while using process to support—not replace—the human element of your practice.In this episode, you'll learn:Why asking clients to fill out a questionnaire about their preferences can actually diminish the impact of future gifts and gesturesHow to gather meaningful client intel naturally through conversations, observation, and the practice of "double-clicking"Creative ways to use personal information to surprise, delight, and strengthen client relationships throughout the yearHow to build a simple process for capturing and accessing client intel so no important details get lost over timeThe best client experiences aren't built on expensive gifts or elaborate gestures. They're built on making people feel seen, known, and valued. By creating a thoughtful Client Intel Process, advisors can use systems and processes to deepen human connection, strengthen trust, and create experiences clients remember long after the financial planning conversation ends.Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about T2MWorks HERE! Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.comSuccess leaves clues—but only if you're willing to learn from someone who's lived through decades of wins, losses, failures, and comebacks.In Episode 368 of The Real Business Owners Podcast, Trevor Cowley and Rick Trimmer sit down with Rick's stepfather, Kendall Prisbury, a businessman with more than 50 years of entrepreneurial experience.From losing everything and starting over to building, growing, and eventually selling a highly successful company, Kendall shares the lessons, sacrifices, mindset shifts, and hard-earned wisdom that helped him navigate decades of business ownership.This conversation goes far beyond business tactics. It's a raw discussion about resilience, delayed gratification, leadership, personal development, financial discipline, and what success really looks like after a lifetime of building businesses.If you're an entrepreneur chasing growth, working through adversity, or questioning whether the sacrifices you're making today will be worth it tomorrow, this episode offers a perspective that only decades of experience can provide.Because success isn't built in a year—it's built through the decisions you make over a lifetime.Key Topics in This Episode:Why most businesses fail and how to avoid common entrepreneurial mistakesLessons learned from losing everything and rebuilding from scratchThe dangers of lifestyle inflation and trying to look successfulThe difference between persistence and stubbornness in businessHow leadership must evolve as a company growsWhy personal development is essential for long-term successThe sacrifices required before freedom and financial independence are possibleNavigating difficult seasons in business and lifeHow the definition of success changes over timeThe relationship between wealth, freedom, happiness, and fulfillmentWhat 50+ years of entrepreneurship teaches about building a meaningful life

What if the thing you lead with at every listing appointment is actually the thing costing you the deal? In this episode I sit down with Matt Williams, a serial entrepreneur and business coach who built a top 1% real estate business from scratch in under two years in a mid-size market, doing it without paid ads, without a big following, and without relying on leading with “numbers”.Matt breaks down the exact principles he used to scale fast, why culture always beats strategy in the early stages of building a business, and how the way you tell stories could be the single biggest unlock in your sales process.Inside this episode:Why a strong culture with a weak strategy will outperform a strong strategy with a weak culture every timeThe simple Instagram approach that costs nothing and helped Matt become the most recognized name in his marketWhat you are actually selling versus what you think you are sellingHow to build signature stories for buyers, sellers, and investors that make people choose you without feeling sold toWhy tracking the wrong numbers at the wrong time can actually slow your growthWant to connect with Matt? Follow Matt on Instagram: @the.matthew.williamsWhether you are a new agent trying to break through a crowded market or a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your pitch, this episode will change the way you think about culture, connection, and what it actually takes to close. Subscribe, share, and follow for more interviews like this.The Neighborhood Real Estate Agent is proudly sponsored by Treadstone Funding and Neighborhood Loans. For more tangible tips in real estate marketing, check out Matt's book, The Tangible Action Guide for Real Estate Marketing available on Amazon. 

I want to ask you a question. If someone was teaching you how to build a business doing $15,000,000 per year... And all you had to do was drive one hour there and one hour back... Would you make the drive?Recently, a friend of mine who does over $15 million per year in revenue hosted a free networking event at his office. Free training. Free networking. Free pizza. A room full of entrepreneurs. A chance to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow.And one of the responses we received was: "Are you doing anything closer to me? I don't really want to drive an hour."That response got me thinking... What are we actually willing to trade for growth? Because success isn't usually about finding some secret shortcut. It's about being willing to do the things most people won't.In this episode, we talk about:Why successful people get in the right roomsThe power of mentorshipLearning new skillsInvesting in yourselfWhy comfort keeps people stuckThe relationship between discomfort and growthHow entrepreneurs create extraordinary resultsWhy your future is built one decision at a timeThe uncomfortable decisions that often create the biggest breakthroughsBecause here's what I've learned: The people getting extraordinary results are usually willing to do things ordinary people won't. They're willing to drive the extra hour. Read the extra chapter. Attend the event. Learn the skill. Hire the coach. Take the risk. Stay a little later. Work a little harder. And over time, those decisions compound.The question is... What are YOU willing to trade to get where you want to go? What's one thing you're willing to invest more time into over the next 30 days?

Your comfort zone isn't protecting you. It's quietly making you weaker and costing you the growth, confidence, and momentum you say you want.We live in a world engineered for comfort: air conditioning, instant everything, a soft landing for every little ache. Somewhere, we started treating discomfort like a disease to fix instead of the admission fee for everything worth having. This episode unpacks why comfort is so expensive, how it quietly compounds against you, and how to start building real tolerance for the discomfort that growth actually requires.Here's what you'll learn:Why comfort never feels like a choice, and how that disguise is exactly what makes it so easy to keep picking the easy thing every single timeThe real difference between pain that's protecting you and discomfort that's building you, so you stop treating growth like an emergencyHow comfort quietly compounds, so every easy choice today makes the hard choice tomorrow even harderThe one question to ask yourself the moment discomfort shows up, before you rush to make it disappearA small, almost embarrassingly simple weekly challenge that builds your tolerance for discomfort one rep at a timeComfort keeps you safe and small. Discomfort is where you actually grow, and this episode shows you how to stop running from it.>>>Book your Executive Presence Audit: https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presenceExperts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterConnect with me on:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tipsThank you for listening, LA

 A decade-plus of guiding off horses and mules, distilled into a Q&A with Vince who is going on his first horseback elk hunt. Cliff doesn't sugarcoat it: horses are always a cost, sometimes a massive advantage, and never the shortcut people think they are. In this episode: Why packing horses is something you do after you have horse experience — not how you get into itBuying and culling stock: why disposition beats conformation every timeThe "herd effect" — using seasoned animals to settle green ones in the mountainsHobbles, picketing, hot fence, and why you never leave halters on turned-out shod horsesSawbuck vs. Decker, crupper, cinches, blankets, and loading meat soloTrail etiquette, saddle soreness, knife carry, tying up, and trucks/trailers on ice Packing book mentioned - https://amzn.to/4oqCn3w---FOLLOW CLIFFYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGrayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliffPursuit With Cliff Podcasthttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/Hunt. Fish. Spear.  (Experiences, Courses and Seminars) https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ExperiencesMerchhttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter

Today's conversation is with Taylor McNeillie - entrepreneur, property investor, and founder of Empire Glasgow.In 2026, people see Taylor as the owner of one of Scotland's best-known sneaker and streetwear businesses, a property investor with a debt-free portfolio worth over £700,000, and someone who became a millionaire in his twenties.But it didn't start there.In this conversation, Taylor shares his early experiences making money, what gave him the confidence to walk away from a secure aeronautical engineering apprenticeship, and the journey of building Empire Glasgow into the business it is today.We discuss the major turning points that accelerated growth, the mistakes and setbacks that don't get shared online, and the realities of building a business in the UK's increasingly challenging economic environment.Taylor also opens up about one of the biggest risks he ever took - holding a significant amount of Yeezy stock during the fallout from Kanye West's controversial comments, and how lessons learnt from that financial hit.Alongside business, we dive into Taylor's growing property portfolio, his views on wealth creation, investing, tax, delegation, and what success looks like as his ambitions continue to evolve.Expect to learn:How Taylor first started making money as a teenagerWhy he left his aeronautical apprenticeship to pursue business full timeThe key turning points that helped Empire Glasgow growThe biggest mistakes and financial setbacks he's experiencedWhy Glasgow has become one of the UK's strongest reselling marketsThe challenges of hiring, delegating, and building a teamWhy Taylor believes the UK is becoming increasingly difficult for entrepreneursHis views on taxation and business growth in BritainHow he built a debt-free property portfolio worth more than £700,000The role property has played in his wealth-building strategyWhat success looks like over the next five yearsThis was a fascinating conversation about entrepreneurship, calculated risk, investing, wealth creation, and what it really takes to build financial freedom at a young age.Get 20 lessons from 330 CamBro Conversations - https://colcambro.kit.com/60ed1b527bGet my Linkedin for Sales Guide - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/linked-in-personal-brand-for-sellingGet my Peak Productivity BLUEPRINT - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/peak-performance-blueprintMake Millionaire Money Moves - https://millionaire-fhcpmlvz.manus.spaceBook a conversation about Private Medical Insurance with Lewis & Mark:lewis.mitchell@wpa-hcp.org.ukMark.McKenzie@wpa-hcp.org.ukConnect with Taylor:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylormcneillie/Empire Website: www.empireglasgow.com/ Empire Glasgow: https://www.instagram.com/empire.glasgow/Connect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/Email List: https://colcambro.kit.com/30bde23b0cPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell

What if the real goal isn't simply living longer… but staying healthy, capable, sharp, and independent for as long as possible?In this fascinating conversation, Rip sits down with researcher, educator, and author Scott Fulton to explore the rapidly growing world of healthspan and longevity. Scott is the author of Whealthspan and his newest book, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots Into Strengths, where he challenges the way we think about aging, movement, purpose, brain health, and everyday function.Together, Rip and Scott unpack why America continues to lag behind the rest of the world in life expectancy, how our daily habits quietly shape our future independence, and why your “blind spots” may matter more than your strengths.They also dive into the overlooked role of hearing, vision, balance, grip strength, community, movement, and fiber in protecting long-term brain and body health.This conversation is practical, hopeful, deeply motivating — and a reminder that healthy aging starts long before old age.You'll Learn:Why healthspan matters more than lifespanThe hidden predictors of dementia and cognitive declineHow hearing and vision loss impact brain healthWhy balance and grip strength matter as you ageThe five pillars of “Whealthspan”Why movement is medicineThe connection between isolation and longevityWhy fiber may be one of the most important nutrients for long-term healthThe danger of “everything in moderation”How small daily habits compound over timeThe importance of purpose, curiosity, and meaningful momentsWhy most people don't recognize their biggest health blind spotsHow to build a body and life that supports independence later in lifeLearn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrongevents.com/ Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyLearn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotifyWatch the Episode on YouTube

Jeremy Bedingfield (Southern California narcotics interdiction officer, Cartel Traps founder) shares the real methods for identifying and stopping drug loads on highways. Managing a GSP's competing instincts, reading suspects through interviews, finding hidden compartments, and the legal future of K9 detection.What We Cover:Why GSPs are harder to work in narcotics (genetically wired for bushes, not drugs)Building reasonable suspicion: the interview technique that reveals liesVehicle targeting: what smugglers' cars have in commonThe two-direction search pattern (why it matters)Systematic vehicle search: start underneath, work inward void by voidReal training vs. parking lot training: why they're differentDealing with 20+ kilo loads (changes dog expectations)Fentanyl reality: mixed loads, quick imprinting, prevalence on highwaysBody cam footage: what handlers miss in real timeThe future: AI harness technology (5-10 years away)Jeremy breaks down tradecraft that's rarely discussed publicly—from target selection to compartment location to creative training solutions. He also discusses why the legal system is moving toward objective K9 data (harness technology with biological algorithms) rather than handler interpretation.For: Drug dog handlers, narcotics officers, interdiction teams, law enforcement exploring K9 evidence in court.________________________________________

He Got Sick the Day He Stayed. He Started Healing the Day He Quit.Thuan did not leave his job. His body made the decision for him.Three months on medical leave. A doctor who refused to clear him to return. A resignation email he sat with for a long time before he finally hit send.The same day he sent it, he started feeling better.That is the kind of story that sounds like luck until you hear the whole thing. Because Thuan had been planting seeds for years. Recovery. Yoga. Qigong. Sound baths. A decade of healing himself and then helping others heal inside the walls of addiction treatment centers. He knew what the work was. He just had not yet had the courage to take it into the world.The universe took care of that part.In this episode, Thuan shares how his path through Alcoholics Anonymous and Refuge Recovery led him to holistic healing, how a wellness director job he was not supposed to have changed his life, and how he and his business partner Britt built the Zen Den, a wellness studio in Connecticut designed for the one person everyone forgets about: the busy human who needs peace but has to be at work by nine.He also breaks down what the word abracadabra actually means. And once you hear it, you will never say it the same way again.In this episode:Why Thuan says he genuinely enjoys powerlessness, and what that taught him about trustThe resignation email that triggered his healingHow saying "2026 is going to be big for me" with zero plan behind it turned out to be exactly rightThe Zen Den model: mindfulness built around the real obstacle, which is timeThe one phrase that stops fear in its tracks: "My faith is stronger than my fear"If you are sitting with a nudge you keep ignoring, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Purpose Chasers so you never miss a conversation like this one. New episodes drop weekly and every single one is built around one idea: the person you are becoming is worth chasing.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. And if this episode moved you, leave a review. It takes two minutes and it helps more people find the show.ThePurposeChasers.com

Tara Polley explains how building a personal brand through media stopped the grind and started attracting clients who already trust her.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Tara Polley of welcomehomesonoma.com, a 25-year real estate veteran turned television host, to break down how media, storytelling, and personal brand building change the game for realtors and investors alike.Tara shares her full framework including:Why getting on camera shortens the sales cycle by building trust before the first conversationHow storytelling and authenticity outperform polished, perfect content every timeThe role AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT play in scripting listings and TV segmentsHow she uses CapCut and TikTok to create social content fast without a big production teamWhy lifestyle marketing sells properties faster than leading with features and square footageThe delegation framework she uses to decide what to keep vs. automate vs. hand offWhat top performers in real estate actually have in common (and it's not talent)Why realtors who stay stuck in 2021 pricing mindsets are losing deals right nowThis episode is for:Realtors ready to stop cold prospecting and start attracting aligned clientsInvestors who want to understand how personal brand impacts deal flowAnyone in real estate who knows they should be creating content but keeps putting it offIf you've ever felt like you were grinding harder than your results showed, this episode is the reset you need.