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Grief has no timeline. And you shouldn't walk through it alone.In this episode, we talk about the loss of a child, one of the most painful experiences a parent can carry.We get honest about:Why grief looks different for everyone, including your partnerHow to heal without letting goWhy joy and grief can exist at the same timeThe simplest thing you can do to support someone grieving (hint: say the name)The real numbers on marriage after loss, and why the "most marriages end" myth needs to goWe also share the resources and books that have helped so many in our community, including After the Flowers Die by our client Renee, The Year of Magical Thinking, and our own book, What Is Happening With My Life Right Now?If this is close to home for you, we see you. And we hope this episode reminds you that community and support make all the difference.With purpose and intention,Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess WhiteResources & Links:
Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 369 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm talking about why workplace boundaries often collapse—not because we don't know what to say, but because of what happens inside us after we say it. Knowing how to set a boundary and being able to stay with it through discomfort are two completely different skills.I explore the sequence that can happen when we set a boundary: external pressure, an internal reaction such as guilt, fear, or self-doubt, and finally the urge to back down in order to make the discomfort go away. I also share a personal experience from my work life that helped me understand how easily I could abandon what I knew about my own capacity when someone else needed something from me.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Why another person's disappointment or pushback can feel like relational dangerHow boundary collapse can provide immediate relief while weakening self-trust over timeThe difference between responding to new information and changing your decision simply to make discomfort stopA practical process of pausing, orienting yourself to the present, and naming what is trueHow to identify what is yours, what isn't yours, what support you need, and the next smallest safe actionThis episode is a reminder that you don't have to become comfortable with someone else's disappointment before you can hold a boundary. The goal isn't to guarantee that another person will like your boundary—it's to remain present long enough to make a conscious decision instead of letting anxiety make the decision for you.Because a boundary isn't only the words you say to another person. It also includes what you do inside yourself after you say it. You don't break a boundary because you're weak; sometimes it simply doesn't yet feel safe inside you to hold it. And that safety can be built.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastNew to my work: START HERECONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session
Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 369 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm talking about why workplace boundaries often collapse—not because we don't know what to say, but because of what happens inside us after we say it. Knowing how to set a boundary and being able to stay with it through discomfort are two completely different skills.I explore the sequence that can happen when we set a boundary: external pressure, an internal reaction such as guilt, fear, or self-doubt, and finally the urge to back down in order to make the discomfort go away. I also share a personal experience from my work life that helped me understand how easily I could abandon what I knew about my own capacity when someone else needed something from me.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Why another person's disappointment or pushback can feel like relational dangerHow boundary collapse can provide immediate relief while weakening self-trust over timeThe difference between responding to new information and changing your decision simply to make discomfort stopA practical process of pausing, orienting yourself to the present, and naming what is trueHow to identify what is yours, what isn't yours, what support you need, and the next smallest safe actionThis episode is a reminder that you don't have to become comfortable with someone else's disappointment before you can hold a boundary. The goal isn't to guarantee that another person will like your boundary—it's to remain present long enough to make a conscious decision instead of letting anxiety make the decision for you.Because a boundary isn't only the words you say to another person. It also includes what you do inside yourself after you say it. You don't break a boundary because you're weak; sometimes it simply doesn't yet feel safe inside you to hold it. And that safety can be built.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastNew to my work: START HERECONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber recap a wild day 2 of the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship, including sprint finals, sub-44 history in the men's 400m, an American sweep of the 100m titles, and one of the deepest single days of racing the sport has seen in some timeThe biggest headlines:- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek gave the United States a sweep of the 100m titles. Jefferson-Wooden ran 10.62 — one hundredth off her personal best from winning the 2025 World title — to beat Julien Alfred (10.74) and Sha'Carri Richardson (10.76). She now has just one 100m defeat since taking bronze in Paris, and stands as the fourth-fastest woman in history. Bednarek ran 9.85 to win the biggest individual race of his career, beating 2025 World champion Oblique Seville by five hundredths. Noah Lyles was out injured. Bednarek did the job the American men needed.- Collen Kebinatshipi of Botswana ran 43.39 in the men's 400m to win by 76 hundredths — the joint-fifth-fastest 400m in history. He has now broken 44 seconds on six occasions in 2026, the most for any athlete in a single year in the event's history. Rai Benjamin took silver in a race that was also the setup for his 400m hurdles semifinal roughly two hours later — one of the most demanding double-events attempts we've seen this year.- Audrey Werro capped an undefeated 2026 season with the women's 800m title in 1:55.88, winning by 38 hundredths over Keely Hodgkinson. Femke Broeders-Bol was there. Werro was the 33rd-fastest woman in history in June. She has spent the summer running the third, fourth, and fifth-fastest times in history behind Jarmila Kratochvílová's 1:53.28 from 1983. Now she's a champion of the biggest meet of the year, undefeated, and 22 years old.- Marileidy Paulino extended her own undefeated 2026 season with the women's 400m title in 49.07. She was in last place at 200 meters before running down the field. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the 2025 World champion in 47.78, did not race this season — she had daughter Savannah in July.- Sandi Morris earned the biggest outdoor pole vault title of her decade-plus career at 34 years old, clearing 4.90m to top Hana Moll on countback. Morris previously had silver medals at the 2016 Olympics and at the 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025 World Championships. Five career silvers before this weekend. Now the first gold.____________Stay tuned for more live coverage from the World Ultimate Championships in the days to come and make sure you're subscribed to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel so you don't miss any of our interviews. Follow along on Instagram, X, and subscribe to the CITIUS MAG Newsletter to receive our daily recaps. ____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOLIPOP: OLIPOP's Citrus Rush packs apple, lemon, lime, and orange juices with 60mg of green tea caffeine for a bold, refreshing blast of flavor ready to fuel your next adventure. If you haven't had tried Olipop yet, grab a can and see what the hype is all about! Head to DrinkOlipop.com and use code CITIUS25 at checkout to get 25% off your orders.SUUNTO: The Suunto Run 2 is their new flagship watch built specifically for road running and the marathon. You get around 10 days of battery with daily use and 24 hours in performance mode with dual frequency GPS. The watch also tracks your sleep, HRV, and training balance, so you know when to push and when to back off in your workouts. If you're in the market for a new watch, check out the Suunto Run 2.
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Richard Sharum is an editorial and documentary photographer based in upstate New York. Mainly focusing on socio-economic or social justice dilemmas concerning the human condition, his work has been regarded as in-depth, up-close and personal. Selected exhibitions have occurred in Kyoto, Japan, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Reggio Emilia, Italy, New York City, Boston, Chicago and Dallas, and his work has been added to the permanent collection of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and The Wittliff Collection, as well as others.Richard's commissions include those by The Meadows Foundation, Centers for Community Cooperation, Harvard Law School, Student Conservation Association, Children's Medical Center (Oncology), Children's Cancer Fund. His publications include those by LFI (Leica International), British Journal of Photography, LensCulture, The Atlantic, Texas Monthly, Publico (Portugal), El Pais (Spain), Observer (UK), The Wall Street Journal, B+W Photo Magazine, Huck Magazine, Glasstire, PATRON, Creative Review, among others.Richard has published two photobooks, Campesina Cuba and Spina Americana, both with GOST. His third, American Homicide, will be released early in 2027, also by GOST. The last two of these titles will be joined in 2028 by American Avenue, to form a trilogy of books entitled Of Thee I Sing.He is represented by The Hulett Collection, Tulsa, Oklahoma. On episode 290, Richard discusses, among other things:His goal of reaching a wider audience among the general public.Team window vs. team mirrorHis new book American HomocideThe fascination for true crime among the publicHow murder affects all the groups involvedGetting access to the detective squad he embedded withThe portrayal of violence on screenHis obsession with timeThe need to be empathetic and openThe impact of being exposed so many murder victimsThe murder detectives he got to know and photographCorresponding with the perpetratorsPart three of his planned trilogy, American AvenueThe state of the photobook industry and the unfairness of the current systemReferenced:W Eugene SmithSebastião SalgadoJames NachtweyLarry TowellLeonard FreedSusan MeiselasGordon ParksWebsite | Instagram | Lecture at Columbia Become a A Small Voice podcast member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of 200+ previous episodes for £4 per month.Need a website? Or someone you know does? EXCLUSIVE LISTENER OFFER: 15% off when booked by Christmas 2026! Go here.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides.Follow me on Instagram here.
Send us Fan MailWhat if growing your business didn't require you to work more hours?So many entrepreneurs build successful businesses only to find themselves completely buried in the day-to-day. They're answering every email, managing every detail, remembering every process, and becoming the bottleneck in their own business.In this episode of Call Me CEO, I'm talking with Sandi Glandt about the power of systems, strategy, and support—and how these three things can completely change the way you operate your business.Sandi shares practical insights into knowing when you've outgrown your current way of doing business, what to delegate first, how to create systems that actually simplify your work, and why getting support isn't a sign that you can't do it all.We also talk about an important CEO mindset shift: moving from being the person who does everything to becoming the person who leads the business strategically. In this episode, we talk about:Why entrepreneurs get stuck doing everything themselvesHow to recognize when your business has outgrown your current systemsThe difference between having tools and having actual systemsWhat to automate, delegate, and eliminateHow to decide what the CEO should continue owningWhy delegation can feel so difficult—and how to get better at itHow systems can help prevent burnoutBuilding a business that can grow without requiring more of your timeThe mindset shift from business owner to CEOSimple steps you can take right now to create more structure and freedomThe Big TakeawayYour business should support your life—not consume it.Creating systems isn't about making your business more complicated. It's about creating enough structure that you can stop living in the weeds and start leading your business.If you're constantly thinking, “I know I need help, but I don't even know where to start,” this episode is for you.Connect with Sandi Glandt:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandiglandt Website: https://www.sandraglandt.com/ Connect with Camille:Instagram: @CamilleWalker.coPodcast: @CallMeCEOPodcastTry the 5-minute routine tomorrow and tag @CallMeCEOPodcast on Instagram with your biggest takeaway.Schedule a free discovery call with Camille!https://calendly.com/callmeceopodcast/discovery-call-with-camille
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Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!Inbound leads close at 14.6%. Outbound closes at 1.7%. If you're still relying on cold outreach to fill your pipeline, you're working eight times harder for a fraction of the results. In this episode of Business Conversations with Pi and Piette 2.0, PI and Piette answer a listener's question from tuepodcast.net/askpi: how do I build a personal brand on LinkedIn or X to generate inbound leads?The answer is a complete 2026 blueprint — from profile optimization and algorithm mechanics to content strategy, lead magnets, and the one reframe that changes everything: you're not giving away your secrets, you're proving you're the only one qualified to execute them.What You'll Learn:Why inbound leads convert 8-9x better than cold outreach — and the psychology behind the gapWhy LinkedIn now drives 75-85% of all B2B social media leadsHow LinkedIn capped connection requests to 100-200 per week — making inbound mandatoryWhat a personal brand actually is in 2026 (hint: it's not a color scheme)How to write a hyper-specific positioning line that filters the right buyers instantlyWhy your LinkedIn profile should function as a landing page, not a resumeWhat "true flexing" looks like — and why objective proof beats empty adjectives every timeHow LinkedIn's new 360 Brew AI ranking system works and what kills your confidence scoreWhy the March 2026 authenticity update killed polls, engagement bait, and external linksWhy PDF carousels pull a 6.6% engagement rate (and what dwell time has to do with it)Why one deep post per week beats five shallow ones — every timeThe content flywheel: one foundational piece that fuels your entire week of contentThe Ty Mumford stump grinding method: how radical authenticity builds fierce loyaltyWhy giving away your best frameworks for free is the fastest way to get paying clientsHow to create ideological enemies — and why it magnetizes your ideal tribeThe three-step inbound post funnel: awareness → education → soft actionWhy lead magnets and email lists are the ultimate finish line of every social strategyWhy your email list is the only audience you actually ownTimestamps:[00:00:00] – The Vacuum Salesman vs. The Welcoming Storefront: The Core Analogy[00:01:30] – The Listener Question & Today's Mission[00:02:30] – Why Inbound Converts 8-9X Better Than Outbound[00:03:00] – 14.6% vs. 1.7%: The Psychology of Asymmetrical Trust[00:03:30] – LinkedIn Drives 75-85% of All B2B Social Leads[00:04:00] – Why LinkedIn Killed Mass Outreach (100-200 Connection Cap)[00:04:30] – What a Personal Brand Actually Is in 2026[00:05:00] – The Hyper-Specific Positioning Line That Filters Buyers Instantly[00:06:00] – X Platform Technical Requirement: Your Profile Must Be 100% Public[00:06:30] – Treating Your LinkedIn Profile as a Landing Page[00:07:00] – The Banner Image as Window Display: Filtering In and Filtering Out[00:07:30] – The About Section: A Sales Letter Disguised as an Introduction[00:08:00] – True Flexing: Why Objective Proof Beats Empty Adjectives[00:09:30] – Building the Storefront: Profile Optimization Complete[00:09:45] – The 2026 Algorithm Landscape: Views Down 50%, Engagement Down 25%[00:10:00] – LinkedIn's 360 Brew AI: How the Confidence Score Works[00:11:00] – Why Posting Off-Topic Kills Your Reach Across the Board[00:11:30] – The March 2026 Authenticity Update: What Got Killed[00:12:00] – Polls Are Dead: 0.07% Engagement Rate Explained[00:12:30] – What the Algorithm Is Actually Rewarding Now[00:12:45] – PDF Carousels: 6.6% Engagement Rate and the Dwell Time Mechanic[00:13:30] – Why One Deep Post Per Week Beats Five Shallow Ones[00:14:00] – The Golden Posting Window: Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11 AM[00:14:30] – The Content Flywheel: One Piece, Full Week of Content[00:15:30] – Humanizing the Brand: Why Authenticity Is a Technical Advantage[00:16:00] – Ty Mumford and Stump Grinding: The Power of Documenting Your Reality[00:17:00] – Give Away the Manual: Why Free Frameworks Attract Paying Clients[00:18:00] – Creating Ideological Enemies to Magnetize Your Tribe[00:19:00] – The Three-Step Inbound Post Funnel: Awareness → Education → Action[00:20:30] – Lead Magnets and Why Email Is the Only Audience You Own[00:22:00] – Final Thought: How Will Your Brand Retain Its Human Soul?[00:23:00] – Submit Your Question & Wrap-UpSubmit Your Question:
In this episode of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast, Chris breaks down why open houses remain one of the most overlooked opportunities for agents to generate new business. The goal is to meet potential buyers and sellers, uncover what they actually need, and set the next appointment before they walk out the door.Chris shares the mistakes that cause agents to host dozens of open houses without landing a single client, why the “nosy neighbor” could actually be your next listing, and how asking better questions can reveal opportunities most agents completely miss.You'll learn:How to choose open houses that are actually worth your timeThe property details you need to know before anyone walks through the doorWhy setting an appointment should be your primary objectiveHow to turn “I'm just looking” into a real conversation about motivationWhy nosy neighbors can be some of your best seller leadsHow off-market properties can help differentiate you from other agentsWhy shorter, more frequent open houses can dramatically increase your opportunitiesHow asking more—and better—questions helps you convert more prospects into clientsHit Chris up: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCraddockBusiness/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craddrock/RESOURCES:
Quick recap if you're new here: last episode I told you about our nine-day trip to Florida — the first real vacation, not built around a tournament, in three and a half years — and the habits that let me actually step away from my firm.A few days after I got back from that trip, I pulled Atomic Habits off my shelf. I read it about five years ago. This time, it hit differently — because five years ago I read it looking for a hack, and this time I read it as someone who'd actually built the habits it describes.In this episode I break down what habit stacking actually is, why it survives stress when willpower-based habits don't, and how I'm applying it beyond my own health — to how I run my firm and manage my team. This one is a direct follow-up to last week's episode on the trip. If you haven't heard that one yet, it's worth a listen first.In this episode:What habit stacking is and why James Clear's formula works when other habit advice doesn'tThe identity-based habits shift that hit different on a reread at 49 than it did the first timeThe habit I built by accident on last week's Florida trip — and the framework behind why it heldHow I'm using habit stacking to run team check-ins at my firm, not just my morningsThe one discipline nobody tells you about: not stacking too much, too fast, onto one anchorIf you're rereading a book you first picked up years ago and getting something completely different out of it this time — you're not alone. Share this one with someone who's trying to build a habit that actually sticks.
Brian Roach didn't set out to become a roofing entrepreneur. He started in insurance, got thrown under the bus more than once, learned that corporate America rewards mediocrity over excellence, and eventually found his way to building Always Be Fair Roofing.But here's what makes Brian's story different: he didn't just switch industries—he brought decades of sales and marketing wisdom with him.In this episode of Today's Business Leaders, Brian shares his journey from selling health insurance at small agencies to navigating corporate politics at hospital systems, from broken partnership promises to finally taking control of his own destiny in the roofing industry.If you've ever been told you're making "too much money" in sales, watched incompetent partners hire their family instead of growing the business, or wondered how to compete in a crowded market by simply telling the truth—this conversation is for you.What You'll Learn:Why building client relationships beats chasing commissions every single timeThe red flags that told Brian it was time to leave every corporate jobHow going 100% commission forced him to work smarter, not just harderWhy Brian targets insurance agents instead of knocking doors like storm chasersThe $345 "roof tune-up" that built a reputation worth millionsThe #1 marketing principle that works across every industry: consistencyWhy your logo, colors, and positioning should stay the same for YEARSHow to qualify clients properly (and why some people aren't your customer)The difference between working hard and working smart in salesKey Quote: "Ever since I got authority over something, the logo's always in the same spot. The website's always in the same spot. You've got to have people recognize you at a snap."Key Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: When did you first realize you were an entrepreneur?02:15 - The insurance agency that chose nepotism over profit04:50 - Getting thrown under the bus by his business partner07:30 - Moving to Altman Hospital: The "you make too much money" problem10:20 - When corporate limits your commission because you're too successful13:45 - The partnership promise that fell apart after hitting all the goals16:10 - Why his partners voted against buying computers (yes, really)19:35 - Entering the roofing industry: Marketing and sales over door knocking22:50 - Going 100% commission and learning to eat what you kill26:15 - Building relationships with insurance agents instead of homeowners29:40 - The $345 roof tune-up story: How integrity wins long-term33:20 - The elderly man with terminal cancer and doing the right thing36:50 - Marketing principles across industries: Consistency is everything39:15 - Why your logo and brand positioning should never change42:30 - Specialization matters: You can't do it all for everyone45:20 - Quality clients and knowing when to walk away from bad fits48:10 - Working through insurance claims as a competitive advantage51:40 - Final thoughts: Entrepreneurship isn't for the faint of heartConnect with Brian RoachAlways Be Fair Roofing: https://www.alwaysbefairroofing.com/If you're in Northeast Ohio and need honest, quality roofing work from someone who actually gives a damn about doing the right thing—Brian's your guy.About Today's Business LeadersReal entrepreneurs. Real stories. Real lessons.No BS, no fluff—just honest conversations about what it actually takes to build and grow a business.Hosted by Gabe Arnold, founder of Business Marketing Engine.#Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #RoofingBusiness #SalesStrategy #MarketingStrategy #BusinessPodcast #InsuranceIndustry #StartupStory #BusinessGrowth
Karen Docherty is a Scottish evidential psychic medium and spiritual teacher trained to teacher level at the world-renowned Arthur Findlay College, working today with clients across four continents. In this episode she breaks down the real signs of a spiritual awakening, not as a lightning-bolt moment, but as a set of skills anyone can develop, and why so many of us feel it and then talk ourselves out of it before it goes anywhere.The conversation goes to some genuinely unexpected places... a childhood spent fighting spirit children for her own bedcovers, a house she walked away from because of what she felt in one room, and a personal connection to one of the most famous and controversial mediums in British history.Karen also opens up about a discovery she stumbled into by accident, the ability to connect with people who are still alive but living with dementia, and what that reveals about where the mind ends and the soul begins.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeThe real signs of a spiritual awakening, and why Karen says it isn't reserved for mysticsHow to tell the difference between genuine intuition and simple fear, in your own body, in real timeThe true story behind Britain's most famous "fraudulent" medium, and how Karen ended up personally connected to her without knowing it for yearsWhat actually happens in the room when energy feels "off," and how to tell whether you're picking up something real or generating it yourselfThe accidental discovery that changed how Karen thinks about dementia, memory, and the soulA simple daily practice for hearing your own intuition, described as your "inner sat nav"Listen or watch the full conversation now, and if this episode gave you something to sit with, share it with someone who needs to hear it too.Connect with Karen DochertyWebsite: karendocherty.comInstagram: @karendochertyspiritmediumFacebook: @mediumkarendochertyTikTok: @karendochertymediumThe Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us:
The work that builds wealth is usually not exciting.It is repetitive.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why consistent execution, strong systems, and boring routines often create more long-term value than constantly chasing new ideas.Starting something new feels exciting.Repeating the same proven process for the thousandth time does not.But that repetition is where efficiency, predictability, and stronger profit margins are built.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why constantly chasing new ideas can create operational chaos• How standard operating procedures improve consistency and scalability• Why repetitive sales, follow-up, and KPI tracking drive long-term results• How disciplined execution compounds into stronger business performance over timeThe truth is simple:You do not need a new strategy every week.You need to execute the right strategy consistently.Make the calls.Track the numbers.Follow up.Improve the system.Then repeat it long enough for the results to compound.The boring work builds the foundation.The foundation creates the freedom.Master the routine.Collect the discipline dividend.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
Are you unknowingly exposed to emotional toxins? Learn how small doses of negativity can become harmful—plus tools for protection.Have you ever wondered at what point something seemingly harmless turns harmful? Jeff and Eric talk about the scientific concept of “lethal dose 50 percent” (LD50)—the dose at which a substance kills 50% of test subjects—and turns it into a powerful metaphor for our emotional and mental lives.They talk about real-world examples from pest control to revisit the idea that “the poison is in the dose”—showing that toxicity isn't just about chemicals, but also about what we let into our hearts and minds. From social media and the news to complex family gatherings and self-criticism, modern life exposes us to mental and emotional toxins in small but accumulating doses.What you'll learn and why it matters:How everyday exposures (news, social media, relationships) can build up and become emotionally toxic over timeThe science of LD50 and how it relates to emotional intelligence and mental boundariesSigns you may have crossed from healthy consumption to emotional overloadHow to use “personal protective equipment” (PPE) for your mind—like emotional audits, self-awareness, and healthy boundariesThe importance of grace, self-forgiveness, and practical strategies for resetting after overexposureWhat is LD50 and how does it relate to emotional health? - LD50 stands for “lethal dose 50 percent”—the point at which a substance is fatal to half of a population. In emotional health, it represents how small exposures to negativity or stress can add up to unhealthy levels over time.How can everyday things like news and social media become toxic? - Repeated or excessive exposure—even to seemingly harmless things like news or social feeds—can accumulate and lead to emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or negativity if not managed.What are some signs I'm getting too much emotional toxicity? - Signs include persistent negative emotions, trouble sleeping after news or social media, obsession with issues you can't control, or lingering family stress.How can I protect myself from mental and emotional toxins? - Practice regular “emotional audits,” set boundaries around exposure, use mindful self-awareness, have intentional quiet time, and give yourself grace if you go too far.What should I do if I've already taken in too much negativity? - Don't dwell in shame—take a break, reset emotionally (with quiet time, walks, or play), and practice self-forgiveness so the critic doesn't take over.In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com or visit their website, Spirit of EQ.You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.New episodes are available on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month!Please review our podcast Music from Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/deeperLicense code: PEYKDJHQNGSZXDUEhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Spirit of EQMentioned in this episode:Thanks for listening to Spirit of EQThis podcast was created to be a tool to primarily help you to discover and grow your EQ. Science and our own lived experiences confirm that the better we are at managing our emotions, the better we're going to be at making decisions. Which leads to a better life. And that's something we all want. We're glad that you've taken the time today to listen. We hope that something you hear will lead to a breakthrough. We'd really appreciate a review on your podcast platform. Please leave some comments about what you heard today, as well as follow and subscribe to the podcast. That way, you won't miss a single episode as we continue this journey.
Speaks Volumes continues Season 3 with a mastering engineer who wanted the job before she'd ever really seen it done. She just knew it was mysterious, and that was enough.Idania Valencia grew up in Mexico City, picked mastering as her goal before finishing school, and got turned away by Sterling Sound's internship program only to land the job anyway by showing up in person and leaving a resume. Eleven years later, she's still there, now out of the New Jersey facility and into Sterling's LA room.Dan Coutant and Mat Leffler-Schulman talk with Idania about the years of QC work under Tom Coyne that actually taught her to master, the tiny EQ moves that get masters approved or rejected that "nobody" else can hear, her LUFS targets and honest take on the loud-reference epidemic, and how burning out on an insane schedule led to fibromyalgia, therapy, and a real sense of balance, plus what it's actually like trading Sterling's tight-knit East Coast culture for LA's more open one.Music in this episode: "Strawberry Moon" by Nashville artist Maddie Ettrich.About Our GuestIdania Valencia is a mastering engineer at Sterling Sound, where she has worked for 11 years, starting as a production engineer for Tom Coyne. Originally from Mexico City, she studied music composition at Academia de Música Fermatta before Full Sail University's recording arts program, and now works out of Sterling's Los Angeles location. Her mastering credits include Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, Charli XCX, Ariana Grande, Coldplay, and Of Monsters and Men.Topics We CoveredThe backup plan that wasn't. Growing up around music through her non-musician, bohemian father, choosing composition for college, and her parents' insistence on a backup plan that happened to sound like "an engineering" degreeFinding mastering on purpose. Trying recording and a physically demanding, male-dominated live-sound gig first, and being drawn to mastering specifically because it was the mysterious, unexplained part of the processThe resume that got the callback. Applying to every studio in New York, getting turned down by Sterling for an internship, and going in person anyway with a resume in a nice folderTrained by QC, not theory. Years assisting Tom Coyne, mentored by Aya Merrill and Will Quinnell, learning to tell the difference between a mix problem and a mastering problem one distortion at a timeThe moves nobody else can hear. EQ changes so small other engineers insist they're inaudible, but they're the difference between a master getting approved or rejected. Feel and instinct over pure technical processStacking limiters. Why she sometimes runs two or three limiters instead of one, same type or different, for more control than any single limiter gives herLUFS, true peak, and the loud-ref epidemic. Her real-world targets (around -8 to -6 LUFS depending on genre), rarely applying true peak limiting herself, and her nuanced take on loud references: it depends entirely on who the mixer isBurnout, fibromyalgia, and finding balance. The insanely paced years assisting Coyne and then Randy Merrill, the chronic pain that followed, and the therapy and boundary-setting that got her to a healthier placeNYC vs. LA. Sterling's self-contained East Coast culture versus the more open, curious engineering community she's found since moving, and why Mexico City always felt more like LA than New York ever didLinksSterling Sound: https://www.sterling-sound.comIdania Valencia at Sterling Sound: https://www.sterling-sound.com/engineer/idania-valenciaIdania's Mix with the Masters mastering workshop: https://mixwiththemasters.com/masters/idania-valenciaRose Gray, "Club to Your Arms": https://rosegray.lnk.to/clubtoyourarmsAcademia de Música Fermatta: https://www.fermatta.edu.mxFull Sail University: https://www.fullsail.eduMaddie Ettrich: https://www.maddieettrich.com
What happens when a former midnight-shift postal worker with zero nonprofit background builds a health organization by ignoring every rule she never bothered to read?In this episode, I sit down with Kathy Ruiz-Carter, co-founder and Executive Director of the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network, for one of the most energizing client spotlight conversations I've recorded. Kathy sent 33 emails for her sixth annual summit, kept unsubscribes under 1%, and nearly doubled revenue to $29K with the exact same audience as the year before. Her organization has grown 30-50% year over year. She raised $1,000 in seven minutes from a single emergency email. And she built all of it while working solo, serving a community that deals with a deeply personal and stigmatized health condition. We dig into how she thinks about email as a daily conversation rather than a campaign tool, why she stopped feeling guilty about asking her patients to donate, how AI collapsed her timeline and dramatically changed her results, and why leaving the nonprofit marketing rulebook behind was the best thing she never did.P.S. If you're ready to grow the way Kathy has, The Purpose & Profit Club® is where we do this work together. Go to splendidatl.com/start to learn more.Topics:From monthly newsletter to daily emails: why more frequency means more revenue, not more unsubscribesAsking patients and service recipients to be donors, and why the guilt around this is costing organizations real moneyHow AI collapsed her summit timeline and helped her go from $16K to $29K with the same audienceWhy radical financial transparency builds more donor trust than any campaign strategyThe e-commerce and customer service mindset that outperformed the nonprofit playbook every timeThe emergency email that raised $1,000 in seven minutes, and what it proves about community trustFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits like yours. Book your demo here. Read The 2026 Giving Signals Report here. Enrollment is open now, and you can save $500 during this launch, get the Year-End Bonus Bundle, and ticket to our live fall planning workshop. Go to splendidcourses.com/sprint and join us.Resources:Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign SystemPurpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links
Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show!In this solo episode, I'm talking about what happens in your brain and body when you constantly tell yourself and others, “I'm so busy.” After noticing how often this phrase came up in conversations, I started experimenting with not saying it, and instead talking about calm, rest, gardening, reading, and the things I was doing to protect my peace.I dive into how the stories we repeat shape our nervous system, why “busy” keeps the body in a cortisol spend state, and how we can begin to train the part of the nervous system that helps us relax. This episode is about shifting the way we talk about stress, stepping out of hustle culture, and building the ability to move between doing and resting in a healthier way.In this episode, I discuss:Why saying “I'm so busy” can keep your nervous system in fight or flightHow busyness can become a badge of importance or successWhy your brain responds to the story you keep telling yourselfHow busy seasons can drain your cortisol bank account, even when the things you're doing are goodWhat happened when I stopped telling people I was busyWhy downtime can actually help you feel like you have more timeThe difference between being a human being and a human doingWhy exercise can be beneficial, but is still an energy spendThe stress muscle and relaxed muscle analogyWhy relaxing can feel uncomfortable if you have not trained that muscleHow to start building your relaxed muscle with small, consistent repsWhy a regulated nervous system can help you become a better partner, parent, employee, and personHow The Cortisol Cure can help you change the way you understand stress, burnout, and recoveryIf you've been wearing busyness like a badge or feeling like you never have enough time, this episode is an invitation to try something different. Stop telling your brain you are constantly busy and start asking yourself how you actually want to feel. The more you practice calm, rest, and regulation, the stronger that relaxed muscle becomes.Connect with me:Visit https://www.drerinkinney.com/the-cortisol-cure to order The Cortisol Cure and learn more about how to support your cortisol bank account, reduce burnout, and build a healthier relationship with stress.
In this episode, Cory Connors sits down with Anna Perlina, a sustainable packaging and EU PPWR consultant with Integrity Solutions, to unpack why the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping how companies — even those outside Europe — think about packaging strategy. Anna traces her path from leading global packaging procurement at a major FMCG company to founding her own consultancy, and explains how the PPWR has turned "sustainable packaging," once a vague and subjective goal, into a concrete, common playing field with a roadmap running through 2040. The two also preview this November's Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht, where they both serve as ambassadors.Key Topics Discussed:Anna's journey from corporate packaging procurement to founding Integrity SolutionsWhy PPWR gives companies a concrete, common definition of "sustainable packaging" for the first timeThe business case for regulatory certainty: why clear rules unlock long-term investment in new materials and equipmentThe real-world testing and scale-up challenges of switching packaging formats (including a cautionary tale about pickle jars)Anna's role as an ambassador for the Sustainable Packaging Summit and her speaking history with Packaging Europe webinars and panelsReflections on last year's Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht, including moderating the "paper vs. plastic" panelWhat's new for the 2026 Summit: three full days of programming, EU commissioner participation, and lessons learned from the PPWR's first milestone (August 12, 2026)Why non-EU companies should study the PPWR now, even if they don't sell into EuropePractical tips for attending the Summit, including train travel to UtrechtChapters: 00:16 Introduction to Sustainability and Consulting02:59 Understanding PPWR and Its Impact on Packaging05:37 Challenges in Sustainable Packaging Implementation10:06 The Role of the Sustainable Packaging Summit12:46 Insights from the Last Summit and Future Expectations15:23 Practical Tips for Companies on Sustainability18:07 Conclusion and Networking OpportunitiesResources Mentioned:Integrity Solutions — Anna Perlina's sustainable packaging and EU PPWR consultancyAnna Perlina on LinkedInSustainable Packaging Summit, Utrecht — November 10–12, 2026, at the Beatrix Theatre, JaarbeursEuropean Commission PPWR overview and guidanceContact:Listeners can connect with Anna Perlina on LinkedIn, where she regularly publishes free expert content and practical guidance on navigating the PPWR.Support our Sponsors Learn more here:- 3M- Specright- Forest https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approvedConnect with CoryConnect with Cory on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.
Most guys don't quit a backcountry hunt because the area sucked. They quit because they're in a calorie deficit, they haven't slept, and they blew their anaerobic tank on day one. After decades of guiding, outfitting, and packing hunters into wilderness areas, this is the physiology behind the urge to quit and the three prescriptions that fix it.In this episode:Why the first two to three days are learning days, and why quitting at 50% means giving up 80–90% of your real opportunityThe 72-hour wall: how appetite decline at altitude drives muscle glycogen and cerebral glucose down at the same timeThe daily calorie bag system. 3,500–4,000 calories, and the discipline mechanism that makes you actually eat themHow sleep loss collapses your dopamine receptors and kills your motivation to huntWhy an ultralight sleep system on a non-ultralight hunt is a mistake, plus hydration timing and the pee bottleAerobic vs. anaerobic pace, and why I'd take five hours on a stalk I could do in forty-five minutes ---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
What if there's nothing wrong with you—and you're not doing life wrong?In this episode of This Daring Adventure, I'm sharing 10 things I wish I had understood much earlier about my brain, my emotions, my power, and what it means to be human.We're talking about why you don't have to believe everything you think, why uncomfortable emotions aren't a problem to solve, why your past doesn't get to determine what happens next, and why you have far more power over your life than you may realize.I also share why mindset and emotional work aren't something you “finish.” They're practices we return to again and again—and why learning how to understand your own brain can completely change the way you experience your life.Most importantly, this episode is an invitation to stop spending so much time wondering whether you're doing life right and start asking a much more interesting question:What am I capable of?Because you haven't met every version of yourself yet.And there is still so much more to discover.In this episode:Why there is nothing wrong with youWhy your thoughts aren't automatically factsThe importance of learning to process emotions and support your nervous systemHow we unknowingly give our power awayWhy your past is information—not prophecyWhy you're not supposed to be happy all the timeThe power of coaching and having someone help you see what you can't see on your ownIf you're ready to apply this work to your own life, I invite you to book a complimentary consultation with me to learn more about private 1:1 coaching.Let's see what's possible for you.Want to take this work deeper? Work with me 1:1. Book your 30-minute free consultation HERE.
Episode SummaryIn this solo 100th episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D'Eramo reflects on where the podcast began, how it has evolved, and why it still matters.Rather than offering a highlight reel, Erica looks back at the relationships, experiments, risks, pivots, and questions that helped shape both the podcast and Two Piers Consulting. The episode also arrives during Two Piers' 10th year, making it a natural moment to reflect on what it means to build work that is meaningful, adaptable, and sustainable over time.Erica shares the origin story of the podcast, including early encouragement from Ally Tenorio of Women Offshore and recording support from Jesse of El Don Tamales. She also reflects on launching the podcast in February 2020, the shift that happened during the early days of COVID, and the decision later that year to leave corporate life and run Two Piers full time.The episode also explores the personal side of building a business around the way your brain and energy actually work, including reflections on ADHD, sensory needs, chronic stress, meaningful work, and the difference between sticking with something and letting it evolve.In This EpisodeErica reflects on:The origins of the Two Piers PodcastReaching 100 episodes and 10 years of Two PiersWhat early podcasting taught her about voice, editing, and experimentationThe relationships that helped the podcast get startedHow 2020 changed the direction of both the podcast and the businessLeaving corporate life and moving to MaineBuilding work around ADHD, energy, sensory needs, and sustainabilityWhy coaching became more central to Two Piers over timeThe difference between persistence and sunk costWhy staying curious matters more than keeping things in their original formWhat might come next for the podcast and Two PiersContent NoteThis episode includes personal reflections on depression, ADHD, and not expecting to live a long life earlier in Erica's life. Please take care of yourself while listening.Key TakeawayAfter 100 episodes and 10 years of Two Piers, the work continues to evolve.For Erica, persistence has not meant doing the same thing in the same way forever. It has meant staying engaged with the questions, paying attention to what is working, adapting when the evidence changes, and continuing to build work that feels meaningful, sustainable, and alive.More from Two PiersLearn more about Two Piers Consulting: https://www.twopiersconsulting.comBrowse podcast episodes, summaries, and transcripts: https://www.twopiersconsulting.com/podcastStream the podcast from your favorite platform and follow the show: https://twopiers.buzzsprout.com/649285/follow
Step onto the groundbreaking, split-screen set of Mike Figgis's avant-garde experiment on Episode 283 of Drink the Movies as we explore Timecode. We break down the daring single-take execution, the simultaneous four-quadrant narrative threads, and how this unique project redefined real-time cinema. To honor the multi-angle perspective and sheer technical ambition, we are shaking up a sharp, citrusy riff on a classic cosmopolitan: The Fourth Wall. Synchronize your watches, pick your quadrant, and join us as we raise a glass to breaking every rule in filmmaking!In This Episode, We Explore:The technical mastery and logistics of shooting four continuous, simultaneous digital takesHow Timecode handles improvisation, narrative overlap, and audience attention in real timeThe legacy of Mike Figgis's experiment on digital filmmaking and experimental cinemaFeatured Cocktail Recipe: The Fourth Wall1.5 oz Vodka0.5 oz Cointreau0.75 oz White Cranberry Juice0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice0.25 oz Simple Syrup2 Dashes Orange BittersInstructions: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe glass.Join the Community:Love film and mixology? Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, and visit our website to explore our complete archive of movie-inspired cocktail recipes.PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Coach Dan Kiernan returns to the show, this time with Tennis Tribe doubles writer Hanlon Walsh from the Cincinnati Open.They discussed Dan's role coaching an ATP and a WTA doubles player in the same tournament. You'll hear specifics on logistical planning, team communication, and the stat-driven ideas that create sustainable success.Balancing coaching duties across two players with different routinesDeciding which tournaments to play and why preparation often beats chasing pointsDan's 105% ruleHow Gaby Dabrowski's partnership with Luisa Stefani compares to her previous partnership with Erin RoutliffeWhy doubles teams split or stay togetherWhy "assumption-based communication" is dangerous - club players do this all the timeThe rankings and entry problem that forces creative partner choicesThe current women's doubles landscape and why the majors reward top teams moreMen's doubles narratives and how ATP governance and ego is creating unnecessary problemsLearn more about Dan & follow:InstagramCTC PodcastCTC Podcast on IG -----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course
Is your year-end goal starting to feel a little too far away?Here's the thing most business owners get wrong when September hits: they think a great Q4 is about doing more — more hustle, more new ideas, more drastic moves to close the gap. It's not. A great Q4 isn't built on addition, it's built on elimination — cutting the noise so you can go all-in on what's already working.Spoiler: if you try to burn your business down and rebuild it in four months, you won't hit your goal. You'll just be starting from scratch with none of the momentum you already have.In this episode, I walk you through the exact 5-step planning process I run with my own business every quarter — a mashup of Rachel Hollis's Last 90 Day Challenge and the book The 12 Week Year — so you can head into the last four months of the year focused, clear, and set up to actually hit your goals.In This Episode:Why "doing something drastic" backfires every timeThe corporate story behind this framework, and how it created more transformation in 90 days than the previous 9 monthsStep 1: Define the purpose of each monthStep 2: Set three goals for the last four months (not ten)Step 3: Declare a focus for every team memberStep 4: Compare where your business started January 1st to where it is today — and what to cutStep 5: Ask honestly, can we really do it?Your homework: Before September ends, sit down and write out the purpose of each of your last four months — even a rough first pass gets you ahead of where most business owners are right now.Connect with Melissa:Book a free consultation with Melissa → https://www.melissafranks.comLearn more about On Call COO fractional services → https://www.melissafranks.comWatch the Episodes on YoutubeInstagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks LinkedIn: Melissa Franks
You know that moment when you finally come out of a spiral and think, What the hell was I doing?You can see it afterward.The overthinking. The people pleasing. The controlling. The text you rewrote five times. The yes you gave when you wanted to say no. The decision you almost changed because one uncomfortable moment made you question everything.But while you were in it?It felt completely reasonable.That's the conversation in this episode.I'm talking about the patterns that are hardest to change because they don't actually feel like patterns when they're happening. They feel like logic. They feel like instinct. Sometimes they even sound like wisdom.I just need more information.I don't want to disappoint anyone.I'm being realistic.I know how this needs to be done.Look... sometimes those things are true.And sometimes your old pattern has simply gotten really good at making its case.In This Episode, I Talk About:Why your patterns can feel completely reasonable while they're running youHow old patterns can disguise themselves as logic, instinct, or wisdomWhy smart, self-aware women can still miss what's happening in real timeThe clues that help you spot a pattern fasterWhy repeated situations matter, even when the people or circumstances changeWhat defensiveness can reveal about what you're protectingWhy some patterns once made sense for your survival, belonging, or approvalHow curiosity helps you see what shame never willWhy catching a pattern sooner is still real growthHow The Mirror helps reflect back what you can't always see on your ownThe goal isn't to become a woman who never gets triggered, never overthinks, or never falls into an old response again. The goal is to recognize what's happening sooner.To catch yourself before the pattern gets to make the next decision for you.Pay attention to the reaction that feels way bigger than the moment.Notice the situations that keep changing characters but somehow end with the same result.Listen for the behavior you immediately need to defend.Look at what keeps costing you peace, time, money, energy, relationships, or trust in yourself.That's where the pattern usually leaves clues.And instead of immediately asking, Why am I like this?Try asking:What is this trying to do for me?That question changes the entire conversation.Some of the things you're frustrated with today once helped you belong, stay safe, avoid disappointment, earn approval, or protect yourself.You don't need to excuse the pattern.You need to see it clearly enough to choose something different.And if you're catching it faster than you used to, don't dismiss that.Three weeks becoming three days matters.Six months becoming six days matters.Typing the reactive text and deleting it matters.That is how identity changes.Not through one giant breakthrough.Through the moment you realize, Oh. I know what this is.And choose differently.A Few Questions to Sit With:What keeps happening?What do I make it mean?What do I automatically do next?What is that response costing me?What might I be trying to protect myself from?You don't need the perfect answer.You need enough awareness to create a choice.Go DeeperIf you keep thinking, I know I have patterns, but I genuinely can't see mine, this is exactly why I created The Mirror.Bring it the real situation. The argument. The money spiral. The boundary you keep avoiding. The thing you keep doing even though you swear you won't do it again.Sometimes what looks like five separate problems is one pattern wearing five different outfits.Explore The Mirror:https://amysanders.co/the-mirrorConnect with AmyInstagram: @its.amysandersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsamysanders/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachamysanders/Explore Amy's WorkThe Unblocked Woman Collective:https://amysanders.co/the-unblocked-woman-collective-33The Unblocked Method:https://amysanders.co/the-unblocked-method
Send us Fan MailWhy You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself and 5 Tactics to Help You Become SovereignI got caught by a bag of Doritos. Standing in my pantry at nine o'clock at night, hand in the bag, not hungry — scared of a presentation I hadn't given yet. Twenty-seven years in uniform. Marathons, ultras, a 340-mile paddle race. And a program running underneath all of it that I never authorized and never noticed.It took a 72-hour fast to show me that. Day two, I found myself standing at the pantry door with my hand on it, having made no decision to walk in there at all.This episode is about a word: sovereign. What it actually means, why almost nobody examines their own life, and how to take back ground you didn't know you were losing.In this episode:• The promise-break-quiet-repeat cycle, and why breaking it is so easy it doesn't even register • The bullshit belief that stops most people from ever looking — you either have a problem or you don't • The 31-day test that tells you the truth about what has a grip on you • The four costs every comfort habit charges: self-trust, energy, presence, and peace • Five tactics for taking the ground back, including the four obstacle effects I learned as a combat engineer — disrupt, turn, fix, and block • What to say at the cookout when somebody gives you a hard timeThe question underneath all of it: what percentage of your choices are actually yours?Fast and Focused 31 Day Challenge: Do Hard Things™ — Grit, Peace & Purpose Life on Offense on Amazon: Amazon.com: Life on Offense: Do HARD Things; A Tactical Guide to Dominate Life and End Mediocrity: 9798299067798: Tiegs, Siegfried "Jay", Thornton, James E.: Books Full written version: Why You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself GRIT. PURPOSE. PEACE.Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place. On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challenges and share with us, the wisdom from their journey. We talk about how doing hard things adequately enable all of us to deal with life's struggles and challenges and ultimately improve the quality of our lives. Support the showBig things are happening inside Do Hard Things Nation, and I want you with us.Want more support? Join the Do Hard Things Wellness Academy. Four coaches. Weekly mindset training, movement, breathwork, meditation, book club, and challenges. Join as a member here:
Click here to get on the Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat WaitlistThis week on The Starting Messy Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on something I don't usually get vulnerable about — the stuff that's actually gone right for me. I'm walking you through exactly how I took my Industry Unplugged retreat from an idea in my head to (nearly) sold out in under six months, and the three things that made it happen.Here's the thing — I didn't wait until everything was perfect. I put out a waitlist before I had a venue, before I had dates, before my website was even done. And I'm breaking down why acting fast, before you talk yourself out of it, is one of the most important lessons I've learned in business.I'm also getting into something I don't always say out loud: I believe in my ability to figure things out more than I've ever believed in anything. Not because I have all the answers — I don't — but because I trust myself to handle whatever comes. That's a muscle, and I'm telling you exactly how I built it.And the third piece is the one that got me a little emotional to talk about — trust. I've spent the last decade showing up as the same person online, in the salon, and in my DMs. No performance, no bullshit. That's what filled this retreat, and it's the same thing that fills your chair.If you're a hairstylist or salon owner who's tired of white-knuckling your way through growth and wants to actually trust yourself while you build something — this episode is for you.In this episode:How I filled a waitlist before I had a single detail nailed downWhy speed beats "perfect" every timeThe self-trust work that let me believe in something before it existedHow a decade of showing up as myself built the trust that sold this out
LaShawn Bridges has run Blessed Beginnings Learning Center in Detroit for 27 years. She's been through a recession. She's been through COVID. And she'll tell you the hardest season of her whole career wasn't either of those. It was learning how to stop being everyone's answer.I love bringing owners into this space because the shape of the story tends to rhyme, even when the details don't. LaShawn came to me in survival mode. She had policies. She had procedures. She had disciplinary systems on paper. And she still couldn't leave her building without holding her breath.This conversation is about what happens on the other side of that. Not a personality transplant, not a quick fix, just the slow, sometimes grief-soaked work of installing infrastructure and watching who you become because of it.We talk about the identity LaShawn had to grieve to become the anchored, accountable leader she is now. We talk about what chronic over-functioning cost her physically and mentally. And we talk about what changed in her marriage, her relationship with her adult daughters, and her families, once she stopped being the fixer for everyone in her orbit.If you've ever felt guilty for wanting quiet, or scared that letting something break means you've failed, this one is for you.What You'll LearnWhy LaShawn describes her old leadership style as “survival mode” even with systems already on paperThe identity she had to grieve in order to become an anchored, accountable leaderWhat chronic over-functioning cost her physically, and how her body told her before her mind caught upThe phrase she repeats to herself to stop absorbing problems that aren't hers to holdHow she rebuilt her calendar so staff issues stop landing on her desk in real timeThe weekly rhythm that changed her marriage after 27 years togetherWhy she now sees failure as a healthy, necessary part of building a business that runs without herHow she defines excellence, for her team, her families, and herselfResources MentionedChanie's book, This Can't Be Normal: https://thiscantbenormal.com Download Chapter One for Free: https://thiscantbenormal.com/chapter-one Connect With Us:Join us on Substack: https://chaniewilschanski.substack.com/
Jacob Bindon is a Kiwi clothing designer and the founder of Shaggy, an independent New Zealand clothing brand built around bold design, creativity, and doing things a little differently. What started as Jacob pursuing his passion for graphic design has grown into a recognisable brand, a physical store, and a business he now runs alongside his wife, Anna.In this podcast, we talked about:His journey in starting the Shaggy brandHow Shaggy has evolved over timeThe highs and lows of running a business, and how he got through the moments where he wanted to give it all upStarting a physical store and his vision for where it could go moving forwardHis journey with graphic designThe feeling of seeing complete strangers wearing his products in publicThe team effort of running the business alongside his wife, AnnaWhat he wishes he knew when he first started outThis episode is absolute gold, especially for anyone interested in creativity, clothing, entrepreneurship, or what it actually takes to build something from the ground up.Available now on all podcasting platforms, as well as YouTube.
A coaching certification can give you information, frameworks, and techniques—but that doesn't necessarily mean you know how to use them well.In this episode of Spirit Sherpa, Kelle Sparta talks with certified coach Barbara about what was missing from Barbara's original coach training and what practitioners actually need in order to work with clients responsibly and effectively.They explore the gap between learning concepts and embodying them, why supervised practice matters, how personal healing affects your ability to hold a transformational container, and why coaches need more than theory if they're going to help clients through real change.The conversation also expands into practitioner training, curriculum design, skill layering, ethical program development, confidentiality, case consultation, and the importance of knowing what to do when you don't have an immediate answer.For coaches, healers, facilitators, spiritual practitioners, and anyone designing a transformational training program, this episode offers a grounded look at what professional development should actually include.What You'll LearnWhy certification alone doesn't create coaching competenceThe difference between information and implementationWhy supervised coaching practice mattersHow personal triggers can make a practitioner unsafeWhy coaches need to do their own inner workHow to hold a stable transformational containerWhat to do when a client asks a question you can't answerWhy mentorship and case consultation strengthen practitioner skillHow foundational skills should build progressively over timeThe role of confidentiality and ethical responsibilityHow to design transformational training programs more effectivelyReferences MentionedCoaching CertificationFord InstituteDebbie FordSupervised CoachingTransformational CoachingInner WorkPractitioner EthicsClient ConfidentialityCase ConsultationMarco PoloDivinationDream InterpretationGuided MeditationRitual DesignSpiritual Coach CertificationSpirit Guides SchoolResources MentionedKelle Spartahttps://kellesparta.comSpirit Guides Schoolhttps://learn.kellesparta.com
How does a band from Hawaii become one of Americana's fastest-rising groups?In this episode of Americana Curious, Ben Fanning sits down backstage with Twin Fin just before their sold-out show at Charleston's Pour House for a candid conversation about the unlikely journey that brought them here.From Coast Guard careers and backyard jam sessions to building a loyal fan base across the country, the band shares how the spirit of aloha, deep friendships, and a passion for great songwriting have fueled their remarkable rise.You'll hear:Why Hawaii—not Nashville—became the perfect place to build a bandHow Twin Fin grew from local shows to sold-out venues across AmericaThe sacrifices and risks behind pursuing music full timeThe story behind their album Songs I Never WroteWhy creating unforgettable live experiences matters more than anything elseWhether you're already a Twin Fin fan or discovering them for the first time, this conversation offers an authentic look at the people behind one of Americana's most exciting new bands.Americana Curious explores the artists, stories, festivals, and traditions shaping today's Americana music scene through in-depth conversations with the musicians creating it
Selling the equipment is the easy part. The real revenue shows up after the sale.Sam Neva, Vice President of Sales for Service Lifecycle Management at PTC, joined the show to talk servitization - what it means, and why it's becoming the difference between OEMs who scrape by on hardware margins and ones who build real recurring revenue. Chris caught up with him live at PTC's headquarters.Manufacturing folks, we didn't forget about you! This episode is geared squarely toward people building equipment. If you want to tighten up your sales process and make your customer relationships stickier, this one is for you.Sam and Chris get into what's holding most OEMs back from servitization, how AI is starting to change what proactive service looks like, and the math behind why the money shows up years after the original sale.In this episode, find out:Why the smartest OEMs are lowering the price of the original sale, and what they're betting on insteadThe three levels standing between a traditional OEM and a full servitization modelWhy ‘tribal knowledge' is the hidden gap between engineering and service teamsHow AI is helping teams triage service issues before they need a technicianThe Harvard Business Review stat that shows just how much revenue gets left on the table post-saleWhat Schneider Electric did to grow revenue, win rates, and improve customer satisfaction at the same timeThe first question every OEM should ask before attempting servitizationEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“You're reacting to a problem, instead of doing your best to extend and plan that time horizon to prepare for that problem." - Sam Neva, Vice President of Sales for Service Lifecycle Management at PTC“Step 1 is what do customers expect from us, why do they expect that, and how can we give them that?" - Sam Neva, Vice President of Sales for Service Lifecycle Management at PTC“The goal is how do I make money as the OEM, not just by selling you that box, but selling you the outcome of what that box provides.” - Sam Neva, Vice President of Sales for Service Lifecycle Management at PTCLinks & mentions:Benchmark your servitization strategy, a complimentary assessment where ServiceMax experts will evaluate your current service organization and identify opportunities to improve performance, profitability, and customer outcomes.ServiceMax, a PTC Technology, is on a mission to help customers keep the world running with asset-centric field service management software. As a recognized leader in this space, our cloud-based software and mobile apps provide a complete view of assets to field service teams.Make sure to visit https://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.
In this episode of Bliss to Abundance, Cyndi welcomes Rhonda from Strategic Taxes, a certified travel professional and certified travel agency owner, for an in-depth conversation about accounting, tax planning, and financial strategies for travel advisors.Rhonda and Cyndi break down what new business owners need to know when setting up their travel business, from choosing the right business entity and separating personal and business finances to maintaining accurate records and working with qualified tax professionals. They also explore common deductions travel advisors may be able to take, including home office expenses, business travel, mileage, equipment, healthcare, and other costs associated with running a travel business.The conversation goes beyond deductions to explore the importance of thinking like a business owner. Rhonda shares how proper financial planning can support business growth, future purchases, and long-term financial goals while helping advisors become better stewards of their businesses.Resources Mentioned:Wanderlust CampusWander Beyond AfricaKey Topics Covered:Choosing the right business entity for your travel businessWhy separating personal and business finances mattersRecord keeping and staying organized for tax timeThe difference between being a contractor and operating as a business ownerCommon business deductions for travel advisorsHome office and business-use-of-home deductionsUnderstanding business travel deductionsHealthcare expenses and business structure considerationsPlanning deductions around major financial goalsWhy showing a profit can matter when preparing for major purchasesHow to use financial numbers to plan for the rest of the yearBuilding better financial habits and business-owner mindsetWorking with accountants, CPAs, tax professionals, and other financial professionals
Back-to-school season is about to change your schedule. The question is, what is it going to do to your Etsy shop?Whether you're about to get a whole lot of working hours back or lose every bit of flexibility you had this summer, one thing is true for everyone: your routine is about to change.And it's that messy transition, not the number of hours you have, that derails so many Etsy sellers.In this episode, I'm sharing the two biggest mistakes I see sellers make during the back-to-school shift, whether they suddenly have more time or a lot less. We'll talk about how to protect your momentum, why consistency matters more than intensity, and what deserves your attention as we head into the busiest selling season of the year.If you want your shop to keep moving, even when life gets chaotic, this episode is for you.Why the back-to-school transition disrupts Etsy shops, even if your schedule improvesThe biggest mistake sellers make when they suddenly have more timeThe biggest mistake sellers make when they suddenly have less timeWhat you should protect during a busy season to keep your shop growingWhy consistency beats overhauling your shopHow to stay on track as Q4 approachesFree Sales Audit Workbook: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/auditpodcast/1:1 Coaching: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/coachingWork with Me: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/etsy-visibility-acceleratorFollow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahJWaggonerJoin my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theheartlandcreativeFollow me on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sarahjwaggonerFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjwaggonerWhat You'll LearnResources MentionedYour Next Steps:
In this episode, Jo sits down with Debbie Craig, one of the women she's mentored, to talk about life after a breast cancer diagnosis. Debbie shares what it was like to finish treatment and suddenly not know who she was anymore, a feeling so many midlife women carry quietly and rarely talk about. If you're in your own version of an after, whatever that looks like for you, this conversation will feel like it was made for you.In this episode, we explore:What it really feels like when treatment ends but the "after" beginsWhy asking for help is a sign of strength, not weaknessHow small, steady steps build real confidence over timeThe power of catching your own negative self talk and changing itDebbie's new project turning her experience into support for other womenIf you're standing in your own version of an after, this episode will remind you that you don't have to figure it out alone.Connect with Debbie CraigInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybreastieau/Resources mentioned:Rediscover You – https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shopConnect with JoRe Imagine mentoring: https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/
LIL #011: 1,000 Lunches Built My Entire Investing CareerWhat if your most valuable asset isn't in your portfolio - it's in your phone?Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Lifestyle Investor Podcast, host Justin Donald breaks down why your network is the highest-returning investment you'll ever make. You'll learn the 1,000-lunch habit that built his entire deal flow, a four-category framework for auditing your network, and why the cost of staying out of the right rooms far exceeds the cost of getting in.Question of the DayWho are the 3-5 people in your life right now who are actively elevating how you think about wealth and investing? If you can name them easily, you're ahead of most people. If you can't - that might be your biggest area of opportunity. Drop your answer in the comments.Key Take-awaysYour network is more valuable than any single investment, property, or business you own52 lunches a year for 20+ years compounds into deal flow money can't buyAudit your network across four categories to find the gaps holding you backBeing in a room with 50 people beats 50 individual conversations every timeThe cost of NOT being in the right rooms is always higher than the cost of entryTimestamped Outline00:00 - Introduction00:09 - What would you say your network is worth?00:52 - 1,000 lunches: the most valuable habit01:49 - Four categories of people you need in your network02:43 - The practical approach to building relationships03:41 - Why Justin is in 14 masterminds right now04:24 - The liberating shift: paying for the right rooms04:44 - The compound effect of networks05:48 - You don't need a billion dollar portfolio06:32 - Your challenge: name your 3-5 peopleLinks & ResourcesThe Lifestyle Investor Lens (weekly newsletter) - https://lifestyleinvestor.com/lensConnect & CTASubscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Every week, The Lifestyle Investor Lens breaks down what's changing in the world of wealth, what the wealthy are doing differently, and how to build passive income that funds your life today. Subscribe so you don't miss the next issue: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/CreditsHost: Justin Donald © 2026 Lifestyle Investor. All rights reserved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Ryan and Eric discuss Thor #799, leading up to the milestone of Thor #800. They delve into the themes of grief, loss, and the passage of time as Magni experiences a profound journey within the confines of a single room.Key Topics CoveredMagni's prolonged grief and its representation over the passage of timeThe unique bottle episode format and its impact on isolation storytellingThe weight of immortality and how Amora's spell alters destinyCharacter development of Magni and the deeper symbolism of the eroding roomPhilosophical questions raised about mortality, legacy, and eternityTimestamps00:00 Introduction to Thor and its significance01:55 Magni's grief and the bottle episode format04:12 Themes of immortality and the passage of time07:56 The spell of Amora and Ullr's role in fate12:02 Symbolism of the door and eroded walls15:11 Magni's journey through eternity and death17:59 The ending: Valhalla and the future of Magni20:48 Reflections on storytelling and cosmic themes22:48 Final thoughts and significance of the issueChapters00:00 Introduction to Thor 79901:12 The Build-Up to Thor 80002:35 Magni's Grief and Loss03:19 The Passage of Time12:02 The Stalemate with Death18:01 The Epilogue and Valhalla20:23 Reflections and Takeaways
Leaving an abusive relationship is only the beginning.For many survivors, the legal system becomes the next obstacle, especially when financial abuse, intimidation, and limited access to legal representation leave them trying to navigate family court alone.I'm talking with Heather Bellino from the Texas Advocacy Project to discuss the often-overlooked civil legal needs of survivors and the systemic gaps that continue to put families at risk. Although Texas Advocacy Project serves survivors in Texas, the themes discussed apply to communities across the United States.We explore how coordinated community responses, trauma-informed legal advocacy, and increased collaboration between professionals can improve both safety and access to justice.We discuss:The difference between criminal and civil legal remedies for survivorsWhy protective orders, custody, and family court often determine a survivor's immediate safetyWhy abuse must be understood as a pattern of coercive control, not isolated incidentsHow stalking and coercive control are frequently minimized when viewed one event at a timeThe importance of trauma-informed judges, evaluators, and court professionalsWhy passing new legislation is only the first step—and why implementation mattersThe role of court watchers in increasing accountability and transparencyHow Texas Advocacy Project helps survivors who must represent themselves in court (pro se)Why knowing your legal rights can be empowering after coercive controlThe importance of coordinated community responses rather than organizations working in silosWhy funding survivor services is essential to long-term systemic changeSurvivors shouldn't have to navigate complex legal systems alone. When professionals collaborate, communities invest in survivor-centered services, and systems understand coercive control as a pattern rather than isolated incidents, families have a far greater chance of finding both safety and justice.Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show, you may do so here at Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/Wondering where to start? Check out our top free resources - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/resources.htmlIf you're interested in guesting on the show, please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest
Welcome to the Grief Series, a collection of conversations about the grief woven throughout our lives with some extraordinary women bringing their raw, vulnerable stories to the mic. I hope you see yourself somewhere in these stories.…This episode is for the woman who fought hard to build something she loved, then had a baby && came back to her desk crying because she hated all of it. My guest, Sophia Rose, is a marketing coach, strategist, and IVF mom based in London. She had a business she was deeply proud of, a husband who showed up, and a clear picture of the kind of mom she wanted to be. None of that prepared her for sitting at her to-do list a few months postpartum && feeling like she was wearing someone else's shirt. She brought all of that here, one year out, still in it, && more honest than most people ever let themselves be.TOPICS WE EXPLOREThe identity crisis nobody warned her about (even though her friend tried)Coming back to a business she'd built from the ground up && feeling nothingThe fog of postpartum grief Saying goodbye to breastfeeding without knowing it was the last timeThe duality of motherhood: joy && grief in the same breathHow navigating loss reshapes your tolerance for things that don't matterThe superpowers that come on the other side of falling apartWhat she wants women to know before they have their first babyTHE POINTYou don't graduate from the grief of motherhood. You just get better at walking through the doors it keeps opening. && if you can stop fighting it, it will change you in the best possible way.ABOUT SOPHIASophia Rose is a marketing coach, strategist, host of Marketing Unfiltered, and co-host of Relatable with the Roses alongside her husband Bradley, a Peloton cycling instructor. She helps business owners cut through the noise and market in a way that actually works, and she does it from London with her IVF son Grayson.Find her podcast Marketing Unfiltered && Relatable with the Roses.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEMarketing Unfiltered (Sophia's marketing podcast)Relatable with the Roses (Sophia's podcast with husband Bradley Rose)Ash on Marketing Unfiltered - Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning BurnoutShamelessly Ambitious Soundcheck (free curated episode playlists)Work with AshAre you loving it? Send Ash a text! MORE ABOUT ASHI'm Ash McDonald — the Entrepreneur's Therapist. Trained therapist, seasoned entrepreneur, mom of 3, && the person you call when your business coach doesn't get your brain && your therapist doesn't get your business.I built the thing I couldn't find anywhere else: whole-picture support that holds your strategy && your humanity in the same conversation at the same time. LINKS:Work with me 1:1 → Deep CutsFast-track your results → The Green RoomSolve one thing right now → Studio SessionsBurnout-proof your life && business → MixtapeGet your free podcast playlists → The SoundcheckWeekly emails that tell you what your business coach won't && your therapist can't → Subscribe to The BeatWebsite: ashmcdonaldmentoring.com
This is the first of five "Best Of" episodes I'm re-releasing in August while I take a break — and it felt like the right one to kick things off with. I'm sharing the single mindset shift that has shaped 16 years of business building for me: the idea that everything is a beta, and my business is an ongoing experiment. "Everything is a beta. It's not meant to be perfect. It's meant to be a learning experience that allows you to create something better the next time." What I Cover Why the most successful business owners are the most flexible and responsive — not the ones with a "perfect" planWhat "beta mindset" actually means to me and how it's helped me drop perfectionism for goodHow perfectionism quietly kills progress, sales, and profitHow I use beta offers to get clients faster, including selling and pricing on the flyWhy I don't wait to finish a program before I sell it — and how I create content as I goHow I use betas to test (and eventually refine) a niche instead of overthinking itMy approach to beta pricing: why and how I discount the first time I offer somethingHow betas double as a built-in system for gathering testimonials and social proofReal examples from my own business — including the BBB, CYFL, and a brand-new coaching skills intensive — showing how betas have shaped my programs, pricing, delivery models, and marketing over timeThe perfectionism trap: why I believe waiting for the "perfect" offer, niche, or landing page is really just delaying revenueSell one ticket: my advice to coaches who stall on content — sell it before it exists, and let that commitment light a fire under youThree rounds of beta: how the BBB's content library doubled in its first six months, built almost entirely from beta feedbackFrom 12 sessions to 6 (and maybe back to 12): a candid look at how I've repeatedly rebuilt my own one-on-one offer over the years A Mindset Shift to Try This Week I want you to write it on a Post-it note: "Everything is a beta". The next time you're tempted to hold back on launching something because it isn't perfect yet, ask yourself instead: is this good enough to put out into the world and learn from? Let's Connect I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Beta Mindset. Are you already practicing it, or is this a new idea for you? Send me your comments and feedback by email (wendy@wendymccallum.com) or through any of my social media channels. Looking for support? Check out my site at www.wendymccallum.com Download my How to Get Clients NOW Masterclass (FREE)This episode is part of my Best Of Re-Release series, running throughout August 2026. New episodes return after the break.
Why do so many people lose the same 10 to 20 pounds over and over again?In this episode, Eric breaks down the two biggest mistakes that prevent people from getting lean and staying lean for life. First, he explains why trying to lose fat and build muscle at the same time keeps most people spinning their wheels, and why committing fully to one goal often produces faster, more sustainable results. Then, he shares the overlooked mindset shift that makes long-term success possible: building a nutrition plan around the experiences you're not willing to give up.Eric also shares a personal update on his TRT journey, including the mental and physical changes he's noticed after the first month, and how he's approaching muscle gain, recovery, and performance.If you've ever felt like you're constantly starting over with your nutrition or struggling to maintain your results, this episode will help you build a strategy that actually fits your life instead of fighting against it.In This Episode:A personal TRT update after the first monthWhy most people fail by chasing fat loss and muscle gain at the same timeThe fastest path to getting lean and staying leanWhy visible abs should be your first milestoneHow to avoid the endless cycle of losing and regaining weightWhy extreme diets and challenges rarely create lasting resultsThe importance of deciding what you're not willing to sacrificeBuilding a nutrition plan around your real lifeHow to enjoy family dinners, vacations, and social events without sabotaging progressWhy sustainable fat loss always beats temporary perfectionIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's tired of starting over every Monday. For more practical strategies on fat loss, muscle building, and long-term health, check out the links in the show notes.
Episode Highlights With KatieWhat my birth was like this timeThe things that I think made it easierWhat I'm doing differently now with ten more years of parenting and contextHow simple I'm keeping things this timeResources MentionedHiro Diapers - use code wellnessmama for a discountBioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!LMNTI talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.
If you're an entrepreneur you've probably heard that you need the perfect marketing strategy, a bigger audience, and the latest social media hack to build a successful business.But what if the real marketing secret is... your reputation?This week, I'm sitting down with someone who's had a front row seat to that truth for more than 40 years... my father-in-law, Arthur Csillag.He's spent decades building a thriving law practice without chasing followers, algorithms, or personal branding. Instead, he built something even more valuable: trust.And honestly? This chat reminded me that some of the best business advice doesn't come from the internet. It comes from people who've quietly been doing the work for decades. We Chat About:Why your reputation is still your greatest marketing strategyHow Arthur built a successful business one client at a timeThe surprising role anger played in pushing him to become an entrepreneurHow to know which clients to say yes to (and which ones to walk away from)Why passion has to come before the paycheck if you want to build something that lastsWe also talk about the role his wife, Margaret, played at home AND at work and why the work you do when nobody's watching is often what determines your long-term success.If you've been questioning whether all the hustle, algorithms, and constant pressure to market yourself are really the only way to build a business... this chat may be the reminder you needed!Connect with Nicole:Read Context is Everything: https://nicolewaltersofficial.substack.com/Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewaltersYouTube: http://nicolewalters.com/youtubeEpisode Sponsor:Visit Luxetribes.com and use code NICOLE at checkout for $100 off eligible group trips. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What if the healing work you already did doesn't mean the shame is actually gone?Dr. Frank Spinelli breaks down why old shame can resurface years after you thought you'd worked through it, even after real therapy, real progress, and real proof you'd changed. This conversation goes past the idea that healing is something you finish into what it actually takes to live alongside shame long term, not just survive it once.What you'll learn:Why the critical voice in your head was never yoursHow trauma loops try to fix the past through repetitionWhy staying busy can mask shame for years at a timeThe daily practice that keeps old wounds from running the showDr. Frank Spinelli is a physician and author of The Shame Compass. He survived childhood abuse, later confronted his abuser as an adult, and built a framework for working with shame after his own healing cracked back open during the pandemic.Find Frank's book "The Shame Compass" and all links at: mindlove.com/464Ready to build a daily practice for working through your shame instead of white-knuckling it alone? Join the free Mind Love Collective for consistent transformation, one call a month all year. mindlove.com/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to the Grief Series, a collection of conversations about the grief woven throughout our lives with some extraordinary women bringing their raw, vulnerable stories to the mic. I hope you see yourself somewhere in these stories.…This episode is for anyone who has ever had to keep showing up while watching someone they love disappear. My guest, Cait Howard, has experienced profound loss while building a business, raising three little girls, and navigating the many roles life has asked of her. Somehow, through all of it, she has kept moving forward. She brought so much honesty, wisdom, and heart to this conversation, and I think it's one you'll carry with you long after it ends.TOPICS WE EXPLORELosing two parents in a short period of time Being a new mom && a caregiver at the same timeThe guilt of being pulled in every direction at onceHow subconscious work changed the way she moved through her mom's illnessBig G grief && little G griefHow she protects herself through the griefNavigating a business partnership with your husband through lossWhat she wishes someone had told herTHE POINTGrief doesn't have an endpoint. It has seasons && the only way through it is to let it be your own.ABOUT CAITCait Howard is the founder of Amplify Boutique, a podcast launch and management agency, and co-host of the Podcasting Moms Conference. She helps women get their voices && messages into the world through podcasting… she does it from just outside Nashville with her husband && their three little girls.Find her on Instagram @heycaithoward and at amplifyboutique.com.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEAmplify Boutique (Cait's podcast agency)Shamelessly Ambitious Soundcheck (free curated episode playlists)Work with AshAre you loving it? Send Ash a text! MORE ABOUT ASHI'm Ash McDonald — the Entrepreneur's Therapist. Trained therapist, seasoned entrepreneur, mom of 3, && the person you call when your business coach doesn't get your brain && your therapist doesn't get your business.I built the thing I couldn't find anywhere else: whole-picture support that holds your strategy && your humanity in the same conversation at the same time. LINKS:Work with me 1:1 → Deep CutsFast-track your results → The Green RoomSolve one thing right now → Studio SessionsBurnout-proof your life && business → MixtapeGet your free podcast playlists → The SoundcheckWeekly emails that tell you what your business coach won't && your therapist can't → Subscribe to The BeatWebsite: ashmcdonaldmentoring.com
In this episode of Whiskey Lens, we step into the world of bespoke, age-old Scotch whisky with James Mackay of Artisan Cask (Artisanal Spirits Company). From rare drams to the art of private cask ownership, this conversation unpacks how exclusive cask experiences can elevate your entire whisky journey — and what it actually takes to own one.James shares stories from his years in premium Scotch, including one of the rarest pours of his career: a 52-year-old grain whisky that sold at auction for $20,000. We dig into the unique profile of the Mortlach 1991 Artisan Cask No. 304590 — its natural cask strength, craftsmanship, and surprising approachability for bourbon drinkers — along with why cask re-racking and multi-stage maturation matter so much for building complexity.The conversation also covers:What it's actually like to own a private cask — sampling, aging decisions, and bottle deliveryThe social and personal side of ownership, including exclusive events and communityRegionality and terroir in Scotch, with real examples from Islay, Speyside, and beyondHow cask type — sherry vs. bourbon — shapes flavor over timeThe right glassware for tasting high-end Scotch, and why presentation mattersScotch's growing role in cocktail culture and pairing ideasA deep dive into Bunnahabhain 1989 and long-maturation complexityPeated Islay whisky and how peat profiles evolve over decades of agingWhat it takes to actually partner with Artisan Cask — minimum investment, entry pricing, and the full processWhether you're a Scotch collector, a whisky-curious bourbon drinker, or just fascinated by how the ultra-premium end of the spirits world works, this episode is packed with insider knowledge you won't find anywhere else.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Whiskey Lens and guest James Mackay00:45 Overview of Artisan Cask and bespoke cask ownership01:30 James Mackay's background and experience in premium Scotch03:00 Highlighting rare whiskies, including a 52-year-old grain whisky auction04:40 The story behind the auction-winning whisky and its significance05:15 Tasting notes and profile of the Mortlach 1991 Artisan Cask06:57 How non-typical casks create unique flavors08:00 Artisanal Spirits' approach to cask selection and individual character10:40 The nose and palate of the Mortlach cask and approachability for bourbon drinkers11:26 The ownership process: sampling, aging, and bottle logistics12:54 Ownership intimacy: tasting samples and choosing bottling time14:26 Personal stories about cask ownership and its lasting impressions15:50 Tasting experience and glassware preferences16:42 Exploring Bunnahabhain 1989 and complexity from long maturation18:36 Cask management and secondary maturation processes20:18 Impact of re-racking and depth of whisky development22:42 Specifics on cask types: refill bourbon, sherry, and their influence24:38 Pairing whiskey with desserts and cocktails25:28 The social aspect of ownership: exclusive events and community26:38 High-net-worth audience and the premium experience27:09 Scotch in cocktails and regional diversity31:03 The nuances of peated Islay whiskies and aging effects34:01 The uniqueness of a special peated Islay cask36:14 The evolution of peat profiles over long aging periods38:27 Using cask-strength Scotch in premium cocktails39:20 Choosing a "desert island" cask for endless refills48:01 The partnership process with Artisan Cask: minimum investment and next steps50:21 Entry point and pricing details for exclusive cask ownership53:19 Final thoughts, thanks, and future meet-ups
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
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.
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
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