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Launch Your Box Podcast with Sarah Williams | Start, Launch, and Grow Your Subscription Box
I'm sharing a real look inside my own subscription box business. Not the highlight reel. The actual numbers, the launches that worked, the one that didn't, and the decisions that shaped where we're headed in 2026. The numbers never tell the whole story. But they also never lie. Always start by looking at your numbers. I added 1,300 new subscribers in 2025. What surprised me most? Some of our biggest growth didn't happen during launches at all. What happened between launches mattered more than I expected. May and September ended up being two of our strongest months. No cart open. No big push. Just momentum doing its job. What made the difference? Staying visible instead of disappearing after launches Treating email like a growth tool, not just a reminder Paying close attention to who was already saying yes That's also why retention became such a big win this year: I'm ending 2025 with a 94% retention rate People weren't just buying a box once, they were staying One of my biggest - and somewhat unexpected wins - was my teacher tee subscription launch. My “baby subscription” doesn't always get a lot of attention. I ran a short, focused launch that doubled that subscription in just five days. Revenue told one story. Profit told another. After 8.5 years, I passed $6 million in subscription box sales. A huge milestone that felt great. But 2025 didn't end up being a record year. Revenue finished 4.8% down compared to the year before Profit margins increased by 12% That shift came from smarter buying, cleaner inventory, and fewer decisions made out of panic. You can be down in revenue and still be building a healthier business. Some things in 2025 were harder than they should've been. We ran into backend issues that affected payments, cash flow, and retention. At the same time, social media visibility dropped hard. Content that used to perform just didn't. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not seeing traction, you're not imagining it. This was one of those years where pivoting mattered more than pushing. Where I'm putting my energy in 2026. I'm going all in on what's already working. That looks like: Growing subscriptions earlier in the year instead of waiting Putting more focus on email and paid ads between launches Cutting tools, products, and offers that don't earn their keep Letting subscriptions lead instead of chasing one-off ideas When I applied the 80/20 rule, the answer was obvious. Most of the revenue in my business comes from subscriptions. So that's where the focus stays. Before you plan anything, ask yourself this. As you head into 2026, I want you thinking about three simple questions: What worked - and how can you do more of it? What didn't - and what are you ready to let go of? Where do you actually want to go in 2026 - and what needs to change to get there? You don't need more ideas. You need fewer, better decisions. Join me for this episode for an honest look behind the scenes and a grounded way to think about what comes next in your own business. And if you want support along the way, come join us inside Launch Your Box. You don't have to figure this out alone. Join me in all the places: Facebook Instagram Launch Your Box with Sarah Website Are you ready for Launch Your Box? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. Join the waitlist today!
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by registered dietitian and PCOS specialist Cory Ruth, author of “PCOS Is My Power,” to explain how PCOS, blood sugar, and nutrition all fit together. They talk about why PCOS is so misunderstood, what insulin resistance really means, and simple, realistic ways to eat and live that support your hormones, metabolism, and fertility, without cutting out everything you love. Key Topics: 1. Making Sense of PCOS - What PCOS actually is in everyday terms - Why it can look different from person to person - How it can affect periods, skin, hair, weight, and fertility 2. Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Health - What insulin resistance means for your body - How it can drive common PCOS symptoms - Why it matters for long‑term health 3. Everyday Food and Lifestyle Choices - How to think about carbs, sugar, and fiber without fear - A simple way to build a more PCOS‑friendly plate - Practical tips for eating out, snacks, and occasional drinks 4. Mindset, Mental Health, and Long‑Term Management - The emotional weight of a PCOS diagnosis - Why guilt and “all‑or‑nothing” thinking make things harder - How Cory's book and approach help you feel more in control over time Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Order Cory's Book, PCOS is My Power Follow her on Instagram @thewomensdietitian Checkout her Website https://www.thewomensdietitian.com/ Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven't already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at http://learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're not doing the usual “new year, new you” nonsense. Samantha lays out a radically practical (and deeply spiritual) approach to creating a year of focus, clarity, and momentum: start with identity, not goals.After hosting two in-person VIP Days—whiteboard sessions where clients map everything from vision and leadership identity to team hires, fires, and brand ecosystems—Samantha noticed the same pattern: most people try to “do” their way into results… without ever becoming the person who can hold those results.In this episode, you'll learn how to define the identity you're stepping into, run a 2025 Reality Check using your calendar and camera roll, and use the Be–Do–Have framework to change your self-concept so your habits (and results) stop collapsing like a cheap lawn chair.If you want 2026 to reward you, it's going to require discernment, discipline, and the guts to cut what drains you—even if it's profitable. KEY TOPICS:Why 2026 will reward leaders who are self-led, focused, and radically clearThe real meaning of “clear your channel, change your life”What Samantha does inside a VIP Day (identity, vision, ecosystem, team, systems)How to define your next-level identity (sensory + embodied, not vague)The trap of “I want a million dollars/downloads” without identity alignmentThe 2025 Reality Check: using your Google Calendar + camera roll as dataThe green/red method: what energized you vs. what drained youWhy you must stop keeping work just because it makes money“Pruning” your life without making it dramatic: letting things fall awayBe–Do–Have: why behavior change fails without self-concept changeHow identity creates consistency (and why “motivation” is overrated)Samantha's athlete story: “I became an athlete before I looked like one”Treating your energy like a business resource—and protecting it accordinglyWebsite: www.voiceandvisibility.comNewsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibilityOwn It with Samantha Warren, identity work 2026, goal setting mindset, how to change your identity, be do have method, self-concept transformation, leadership identity, discipline and consistency, protect your energy, focus and clarity, annual review exercise, reality check exercise, Google Calendar audit, personal growth strategy, entrepreneur mindset, spiritual entrepreneur, thought leader strategy, visibility and impact, habits vs identity, stop self-sabotage, manifestation and identity
Most men past their 30s aren't broken. They feel depleted, but their doctors point to normal labs and move on.In this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I sit down with Nico Misleh, Clinician, Nurse Practitioner and Founder of HRT University who trains medical providers in hormone optimization and works directly with patients in practice.We break down the impact of hormones to overall wellness, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), and why diet and lifestyle alone eventually stops being enough for a lot of men. This is not about shortcuts or chasing numbers. It is about understanding when biology becomes the limiting factor and responding appropriately.If your labs look normal but your symptoms show otherwise, this episode will resonate with you.Episode Timeline00:00 – Episode Preview01:42 – Podcast Intro02:18 – Why Doing Everything Right Still Feels Wrong03:20 – The Slow Decline Most Men Miss04:25 – When Energy and Focus Start Slipping05:29 – How Nico Ended Up in Hormone Medicine06:40 – Early Exposure to Functional Medicine07:33 – Lessons From Working With Real Patients08:45 – Why Hormones Change Everything09:53 – Why Medical Training Misses Hormones10:45 – The Limits of Conventional Care11:10 – The Problem With Reference Ranges12:26 – When Normal Labs Stop Meaning Anything13:40 – Symptoms That Get Dismissed14:40 – Treating the Person Not the Paperwork15:55 – Why Men Are Told to Accept Less17:30 – The Point Where Lifestyle Stops Working19:00 – Where Hormones Fit In20:20 – Hormones as a Support Tool22:10 – The Commitment Side of TRT24:50 – Individualized Dosing Versus Templates28:19 – The Most Common TRT Mistakes Men Make35:10 – Addressing Stigma Around Testosterone43:12 – Is Testosterone Actually Cheating55:11 – Podcast OutroConnect with Nico Misleh, MSN, FNP - CLearn more about HRT University:https://www.hrtuniversity.comNico's clinical practice in Ohio:https://www.apollohealthop.comLinks & Resources:Connect with Ben on Instagram:
A 60-year-old male with documented ASCVD, obesity with BMI of 34, and type 2 diabetes presents for care. The patient reports he's currently feeling well without episodes of hypoglycemia. Current laboratory assessment includes the following. A1C is 8.6 % and his estimated GFR is at 62. Current medications include metformin at optimized dose and a sulfonyl urea.Which of the following represents the nurse practitioner's next best action?A. continue on current therapy and arrange for a three month follow upB. discontinue the metformin and add a DPP4 inhibitorC. add a GLP-1 inhibitor and discontinue the sulfonyl ureaD. add basal insulin and titrate to fasting glycemic goals---YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ybH1qcskq8&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq592b5zCthlxSNIEM-H-EtD&index=124Visit fhea.com to learn more!
In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Carlo Milani is joined by occupational hand therapist Dr. Aviva Wolff to uncover the unique musculoskeletal demands placed on musicians. The discussion challenges the traditional medical approach to vague overuse injuries, advocating instead for a holistic framework that treats musicians as high-performance athletes. From analyzing the biomechanics of instrument positioning to "micro-dosing" rest and correcting scapular instability, Dr. Wolff shares her evidence-based strategies for prevention and longevity. Ideal for providers and performers alike, this episode provides a roadmap for managing the intense physical endurance required for a life in music.
Cade Silva breaks down how he flipped $40M in just one year across 15 deals by building agent-first relationships instead of chasing sellers. He explains why paying full commissions unlocked better deals, how he scaled into high-end flips, and the systems he uses to manage risk, contractors, and capital in today's market. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Cade Silva's Real Estate Business1:34 - Working With Investors As An Agent2:57 - The Deals He's Done This Year & Scaling7:41 - His Current Deals & The Formula He Uses11:28 - What His Day To Day Looks Like12:56 - Why He Went All In On Flipping17:21 - His Biggest Challenge So Far21:20 - More Tips From Cade23:02 - Deals Where He Lost Money & Lessons Learned27:24 - Keeping Deals As Rentals & Direct To Seller Marketing31:07 - Getting Funding32:50 - What He Wants To Learn From CG33:58 - Who He's Learned A Lot From35:54 - The Worst Advice He's Ever Gotten & Podcasts He Likes38:29 - What He Likes Other Than Real Estate39:50 - Extra Questions From Moustafa42:07 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Cade Silvahttps://www.instagram.com/cadejsilva Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
Summary:In this episode of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast, hosts James and Todd discuss the nuances of youth retreats, including the debate between fall and winter retreats, tips for speakers, and the importance of building relationships with youth. They also address how to handle unexpected situations during retreats and emphasize the significance of clear communication and expectations between youth pastors and speakers. The conversation wraps up with practical advice for creating positive retreat experiences.Takeaways:Clear expectations help speakers deliver better messages.Building relationships with youth enhances the impact of the message.Being low maintenance as a speaker eases the host's stress.Treating volunteers as heroes fosters a positive environment.Assessing the situation calmly is crucial in a crisis.Documenting decisions helps maintain transparency with parents.Swag can create a sense of belonging among youth.Engaging with students during free time builds rapport.The focus should always be on the well-being of the kids.Show Notes:ADAM KEEHN FOUNDATIONhttps://adamkeehnfoundation.com/Connect With The Show:Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.coFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followersInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8wTwitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeperConnect with James:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessabin13/ / https://www.instagram.com/edgestudentministries/Instagram EDGE Students - https://www.instagram.com/edgestudentministries/Youtube EDGE Students - https://www.youtube.com/@MinistryEDGEYouthConnect with Todd:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearageInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearageWe would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: ymsoulkeeper@gmail.comCheck Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.coSign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/joinGet help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.comYouth Leader Summit Conferences: https://www.youthleadersummit.com/Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben EddyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy
Amas Tenumah explains why customer service is not "broken" but intentionally designed to fail. Drawing on decades inside contact centers, historical research, and real corporate incentives, he argues that long waits, deflection, and automation-first strategies are features—not bugs. The conversation dismantles common CX myths, challenges executive complacency, and frames consumer behavior as the only force capable of triggering real change. Core Themes The Suffering Economy of Customer Service: When service is universally bad across industries, it's systemic. Incentives—not incompetence—drive outcomes. Why This Is a "How Dare You" Book: The indictment is aimed squarely at executives who treat service as a cost center while overfunding marketing narratives. Marketing Replaced Service as Trust Mechanism: Historically, service was marketing. Industrialized marketing severed that link, allowing companies to tolerate bad service and buy growth instead. Metrics That Poison Service: Deflection, containment, and avoidance KPIs reward companies for not talking to customers—while punishing leaders who try to deliver what customers actually want. Wait Times Are Engineered: Hold times are budgeted, modeled, and accepted. They are designed friction, not operational accidents. AI as Distance, Not Salvation: AI is currently deployed to protect companies from customers, not customers from friction. It scales avoidance unless incentives change. Executives Don't Experience Their Own Service: Many leaders despise customer service—just not their own. Forcing executives to call their own 1-800 numbers is revelatory and uncomfortable. The Revolt Is Consumer-Led: Change will not come from CX professionals alone. It comes when consumers punish bad service with their wallets and reward companies that respect their time. Notable Moments The opening story of the 1750 BC clay tablet complaint—the first recorded customer service grievance—reads like a modern Amazon review. The Chipotle refund anecdote exposes time theft: hours of customer labor to recover trivial amounts of money. The contrast between automation done for customers versus automation used to avoid them. Practical Takeaways For Consumers: Vote with your wallet. Pay slightly more. Wait one more day. Call customer service before you buy big-ticket items. For Service Leaders: If your CEO doesn't believe in service as value creation, your job is to change their mind—or change jobs. Data plus customer stories are the leverage. For Executives: Service is deferred revenue protection. Treating it purely as cost is strategic malpractice. Resources Mentioned Book: HOLD: The Suffering Economy of Customer Service — And the Revolt That's Long Overdue Signed Copies & Tools: waitingforservice.com Consumer scripts Cancellation guides Practitioner playbooks No email required
Genvièv St. Clair is an award-winning, board-certified educator and the founder of CORE NRG RESET™—a groundbreaking, science-backed methodology known for producing rapid and lasting transformation in cases considered chronic, complex, or resistant to treatment. A summa cum laude graduate from the Dept. of Doctorates of the Sorbonne, Genvièv has decades of specialized expertise in trauma and emergency medicine, neuroscience, integrative wellness, and forensic regression in criminal investigations. She is renowned for her unique ability to identify and resolve the causes responsible for persistent physiological, mental and emotional challenges.Genvièv has been featured on Discovery Channel, and interviewed on television, radio and podcasts programs worldwide. Her work is featured in international magazines and the New York Times best-selling series Chicken Soup for the Soul.In this episode, we explore:Rewiring the root causes of trauma, stress, and chronic conditionsWhy treating symptoms alone fails to create lasting changeThe science behind CORE NRG RESET™ for rapid and sustained transformationHow early life imprints shape adult behaviour, identity, and performanceReclaiming personal power through neuroscience, life intelligence, and in-depth healingWith podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Black Dragon Biker TV Podcast Episode: Prospects, Bylaws, & Social Media RecruitingWelcome back to Black Dragon Biker TV! Today we're diving into three hot-button questions that stir up strong opinions in the MC world. No fluff—just real talk from 38+ years on the set.1. Are Prospects Members or Not?Short answer: Prospects are members—of a kind. They're not full patches with voting rights or equal say—that's earned. But calling them "not members at all" is wrong and dangerous.Prospects wear the club's colors (bottom rocker, prospect patch).They represent the club 24/7—on rides, at events, in public.They take risks for the club (backing brothers, handling tasks).If something goes down, they're expected to stand tall like any patch.Treating prospects like outsiders ("you're nothing") breeds resentment and turnover. Good prospects are investments—treat them as probationary members with limited privileges but real belonging. They earn the full patch by proving loyalty, not by being treated like dirt.Bottom line: Prospects are part of the club family, just not the inner circle yet. Respect that, and you'll patch better brothers.2. Should Prospects Be Allowed to See the Bylaws?Hell yes—they absolutely should.Hiding bylaws from prospects is crazy. How can someone commit to a club without knowing the rules they're signing up to live (or die) by?Common arguments against:"Bylaws are sacred—only for full patches.""Prospects might leak them.""They haven't earned it."All weak.Trust is built early—if you can't trust a prospect with bylaws, why trust him with your back on a run?Informed prospects make better decisions—if bylaws are too harsh, they'll self-select out early (saves drama).Transparency shows confidence in your club's structure.My take: Give prospects the bylaws day one. Let them read, ask questions, understand quorum, discipline, patching requirements. It weeds out the wrong fits and builds buy-in from the start.Clubs hiding bylaws often have something to hide—or fear scrutiny. Strong clubs stand by their rules.3. Should MCs Advertise on Social Media to Gain New Members? Is It Against Protocol—and Should Protocol Change?Traditional protocol says no advertising—clubs grow organically: word of mouth, hangarounds proving themselves, reputation drawing the right men.Social media recruiting (posts like "Join our brotherhood—DM us") breaks that. Reasons:Looks desperate—strong clubs don't beg.Attracts wrong types: wannabes, cops, drama queens.Exposes club to scrutiny (LE monitoring pages).Dilutes vetting—hard to screen online strangers.But times change. Younger riders find clubs online. Some new/support clubs openly recruit on Instagram/Facebook with success.Is it against protocol? In traditional/1%er circles—yes, big time. In riding/support clubs—more accepted.Should protocol change? For outlaw/traditional clubs—no. Organic growth preserves quality and security.For newer/riding clubs—maybe. But even then, never direct "join us" posts. Better: Show club life (rides, charity, brotherhood) and let interested men approach privately.Smart compromise: Maintain public pages for events/pride, but recruiting stays old-school—face-to-face, proven worth.Final word: Protocol evolves, but core values (loyalty, respect, organic brotherhood) shouldn't. Advertise rides and charity—never membership.That's today's discussion—prospects as probationary members, show them the bylaws early, and keep recruiting personal, not public.What do you think? Prospects members? Bylaws for prospects? Social media recruiting—yes or no?Drop comments, call in next show. This is Black Dragon Biker TV—ride safe, stay loyal. Out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.Sponsor the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. 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The Part of the Business We Avoid I don't know many actors who got into this work because they love paperwork. Money. Invoices. Contracts. Admin. I avoid this side of the business not because I think it's beneath me, but because it makes me uncomfortable. It forces me to look closely. At numbers. At patterns. At choices I've postponed. And lately, I've been reminded how common that is. Why Admin Creates So Much Anxiety I've had several conversations recently with actors who are genuinely scared of the financial side of their career. Taxes coming up. Receipts scattered. Invoices unpaid. Contracts sitting unread in inboxes. Avoiding it feels easier than facing it. It feels responsible. I'll deal with it later. When I have more energy. When I feel more prepared. But avoidance doesn't stay neutral. It compounds. What Avoidance Actually Costs The longer we don't look, the bigger it feels. Money becomes emotional. Following up feels confrontational. Rates feel uncertain. Admin starts to feel like proof that we're "bad at business." None of that is about talent. It's about fear. Clarity, even when it's uncomfortable, is kinder than avoidance. What Being Professional Really Means This episode isn't about becoming an accountant or loving spreadsheets. It's about becoming available. Available to book work without panic. Available to follow up without guilt. Available to understand where your money is coming from and where it's going. Being organized doesn't make you less creative. It gives your nervous system a break. What I'm Practicing Right Now Smaller steps. Looking at the last few months instead of everything at once. Canceling subscriptions I forgot about. Sending invoice reminders before they're overdue so they don't turn emotional. Treating admin like maintenance, not a personal failure. It's quieter this way. A Question I'm Sitting With If my business were actually supporting me instead of stressing me out, how would my work feel different? That question changes how I approach this part of the job. You don't need to fix everything at once. You just need to stop pretending this part doesn't matter. If this episode brought something up for you and you want to share it, you can always email me at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com . I love hearing where things clicked and where they still feel sticky. And if you want to know when the next class or training is coming up, keep an eye on your inbox. There's more support on the way.
From walking away from e-commerce to building a $50K-per-month profitable brand. This episode shows what happens when you stop quitting and fix the real problem.In today's episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil sits down with Jared Jones, a Voltage client who originally dismissed e-commerce entirely. After acquiring a struggling Amazon business, Jared identified a single product issue holding everything back. Fixing that one problem changed the trajectory of the entire brand.This conversation breaks down what real business ownership looks like, why most people quit too early, and how process, patience, and reinvestment turn chaos into a scalable asset.In This Episode, We Cover:✅ Why Jared originally ignored e-commerce and what changed his mindset✅ The difference between being an operator and being an owner✅ How a failing product almost killed the business and why fixing it mattered✅ What it takes to relaunch a broken Amazon brand✅ How reinvesting profits fuels compounding growth✅ Why Amazon alone is not a complete business✅ Building an omnichannel brand with a 3-5 year exit in mind
There's promising new research out of Colorado in the effort to treat Alzheimer's disease. The study focused on the drug Leukine, which is already on the market to treat other disorders. Andrea speaks with the study's senior author, Huntington Potter, who directs the University of Colorado Alzheimer's and Cognition Center. Then, another study shows how lifestyle can help prevent memory loss. Also, the city of Denver won't meet its first big climate goals. We ask the mayor why the city is falling short, and about the plan moving forward.
In this Brand Highlight, we talk with Michael Roytman, CTO of Empirical Security, about a problem many security teams quietly struggle with: using general purpose AI tools for decisions that demand precision, forecasting, and accountability.Michael explains why large language models are often misapplied in security programs. LLMs excel at summarization, classification, and pattern extraction, but they are not designed to predict future outcomes like exploitation likelihood or operational risk. Treating them as universal problem solvers creates confidence gaps, not clarity.At Empirical, the focus is on preventative security through purpose built modeling. That means probabilistic forecasting, enterprise specific risk models, and continuous retraining using real telemetry from security operations. Instead of relying on a single model or generic scoring system, Empirical applies ensembles of models tuned to specific tasks, from vulnerability exploitation probability to identifying malicious code patterns.Michael also highlights why retraining matters as much as training. Threat conditions, environments, and attacker behavior change constantly. Models that are not continuously updated lose relevance quickly. Building that feedback loop across hundreds of customers is as much an engineering and operations challenge as it is a data science one.The conversation reinforces a simple but often ignored idea: better security outcomes come from using the right tools for the right questions, not from chasing whatever AI technique happens to be popular. This episode offers a grounded perspective for leaders trying to separate signal from noise in AI driven security decision making.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.GUESTMichael Roytman, CTO of Empirical Security | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roytman/RESOURCESLearn more about Empirical Security: https://www.empiricalsecurity.com/LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bellis_a-lot-of-people-are-talking-about-generative-activity-7394418706388402178-uZjB/Are you interested in telling your story?▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlightKeywords: sean martin, michael roytman, ed beis, empirical security, cybersecurity, ai, machinelearning, vulnerability, risk, forecasting, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand story podcast, brand spotlight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this podcast episode, Jesus Berdeja, MD; Amrita Krishnan, MD, FACP; and Niels van de Donk, MD, PhD, address key questions on CELMoD agent therapy for multiple myeloma, including:Combination strategiesAdverse event managementWhere CELMoD agents may best fit within current and future treatment strategies Presenters: Jesus Berdeja, MDDirector of Multiple Myeloma ResearchGreco-Hainsworth Centers for ResearchTennessee OncologyNashville, TennesseeAmrita Krishnan, MD, FACPDirector, Judy and Bernard Center for Myeloma, City of HopeNason Hollingsworth Family Chair MyelomaExecutive Director, Hematology, City of Hope Orange CountyProfessor Hematology/HCTIrvine, California Niels van de Donk, MD, PhDProfessor of HematologyDepartment of HematologyAmsterdam UMC, Location VUmcAmsterdam, NetherlandsContent based on an online CME program supported by an educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.Link to full program:https://bit.ly/4qvRwQM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Chad Zawitz, a physician who spent over two decades delivering frontline medical care inside one of the largest urban jail systems in the country. Dr. Zawitz pulls back the curtain on carceral healthcare, explaining the critical differences between jail and prison, the constitutional right to medical care for incarcerated individuals, and why many patients actually experience better measurable health outcomes while locked up.We spend significant time unpacking the evolution of HIV treatment, from the early days of fear and stigma to today's extraordinary advances, including long-acting injectable antivirals and the game-changing reality that people with undetectable viral loads cannot transmit HIV. Dr. Zawitz explains why, with proper access and adherence, HIV could be effectively eliminated within a single generation, without a cure or vaccine.This episode also explores stigma, language, trauma, addiction, and the power of treating people like human beings. From stories inside the jail to reflections on COVID, public health messaging, and medical ethics, this conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't begin with protocols, it begins with compassion. Episode Highlights[00:00] – Why HIV could be eliminated in one generation with the tools we already have[03:15] – Dr. Zawitz's path into correctional healthcare and why it matters[05:40] – Jail vs. prison: understanding the difference and why it impacts care[10:30] – The constitutional right to healthcare for incarcerated individuals[14:50] – How HIV care is delivered behind bars[18:30] – The evolution of HIV treatment: from AZT to modern long-acting injectables[22:55] – U = U explained: undetectable equals untransmittable[26:30] – The role of stigma, language, and bias in healthcare outcomes[35:55] – Treating patients as people: why simple kindness changes everything[43:00] – Why health markers often improve during incarceration[48:40] – COVID in jails: fear, access, vaccines, and media narratives[55:35] – “Tales from the jail”: surprising clinical lessons from real life[01:08:50] – Public health, vaccines, and the cost of polarization[01:17:45] – Lessons from Dallas Buyers Club and early HIV innovation Links & ResourcesSilver Biotics: bit.ly/3JnxyDD— 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKENLightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794— Code: beautifullybrokenCathcBio https://www.catchbio.com/beautifullybroken— Code: beautifullybrokenStemRegn: https://www.stemregen.co/products/release?_ef_transaction_id=&affid=52&oid=1Beam Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken— Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freddiekimmel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to talk about the temperature drop bringing cold weather and how pre-treating with ice melt can help keep your walkways from getting too slippery. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
JOIN "THE REBUILT MAN" ON SKOOL - ▶️ www.skool.com/rebootyourlife Most men believe a new year will finally be the turning point. But January doesn't change habits. Hope doesn't break cycles. And motivation alone never leads to freedom. In this powerful end-of-year callout episode, Coach Frank Rich delivers a direct, no-fluff wake-up call for men who say "this year will be different" — yet find themselves stuck in the same porn cycle year after year. Frank exposes why New Year's resolutions fail, why men stay trapped despite knowing they have a problem, and the 10 biggest mistakes that keep men from ever experiencing real freedom. This episode isn't about managing addiction. It's about rebuilding identity, creating structure, and stepping into brotherhood — the only path that produces lasting transformation. If you're serious about change in 2026, this is the episode you can't ignore. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why January gives men false hope — and how to use it correctly The real reason over 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February Why knowing you have a porn problem isn't enough to change it The difference between sobriety and true freedom Why isolation fuels addiction — and how connection breaks it How identity, not willpower, determines behavior Why motivation always fades — and what replaces it How to use relapse as feedback, not failure Why information alone doesn't create transformation What it actually costs to live porn-free — and why most men avoid paying it The 10 Biggest Mistakes Men Make Trying to Quit Porn Believing a new year automatically creates a new man Planning endlessly instead of making a real decision Knowing it's a problem for years — and still not acting Trying to fight alone instead of entering brotherhood Chasing sobriety instead of pursuing freedom Attempting to stop behavior without rebuilding identity Relying on motivation instead of structure Treating relapse as failure instead of feedback Confusing information with transformation Wanting freedom without changing their life Ready to Stop Fighting and Start Becoming Free? If you're ready to stop fighting alone and step into a container built for growth, support, and freedom: ➡ Join The Rebuilt Man Skool Community — Free 7-Day Trial www.TheRebuiltMan.com/7dayreset Inside you'll gain access to: Daily accountability Weekly coaching The 7-Day Reset The 12-Week "Reboot Your Life" Framework And a brotherhood of men who refuse to quit – Follow Coach Frank: IG - https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CoachFrankRich Website - https://www.rebuiltrecovery.com/homepage
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to talk about the temperature drop bringing cold weather and how pre-treating with ice melt can help keep your walkways from getting too slippery. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
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The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to talk about the temperature drop bringing cold weather and how pre-treating with ice melt can help keep your walkways from getting too slippery. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to talk about the temperature drop bringing cold weather and how pre-treating with ice melt can help keep your walkways from getting too slippery. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
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Orthopedic surgeon Yoshihiro Katsuura, medical student Mark Polemidiotis, and premedical student Cyrus Nasr discuss their article, "Why young people need to care about bone health now." Yoshihiro, Mark, and Cyrus explain that osteoporosis is not just an old person's disease but a result of peak bone mass missed during youth. They use the powerful metaphor of a "retirement account" to describe skeletal metabolism, where deposits must be made before age twenty to prevent a "moth-eaten" structure later in life. The discussion highlights the shocking mortality rates of insufficiency fractures and reveals why modern anabolic medications are revolutionizing treatment beyond the old "freezing" methods of bisphosphonates. Learn how to invest in your skeleton now to avoid paying the high price of frailty later. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise, and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended
In this special episode, I am thrilled to bring together my entire team of eight talented homeopaths for a unique discussion that highlights the practical and positive impact of homeopathy. We share inspiring case studies, from chronic insomnia and fatigue to fertility challenges, showing how remedies and tailored approaches can support lasting health improvements. The team also explores innovative tools like matridonal remedies and homeoprophylaxis, and emphasizes the importance of emotional support, connection, and small, consistent steps in healing. Real-life cases illustrate how homeopathy can make a difference across all ages. Episode Highlights: 06:44 - Treating shock, grief, and emotional overload 09:03 - Same remedy, different life story 16:15 - Discovering matridonal remedies 20:08 - The higher purpose of our existence 28:19 - Homeoprophylaxis across the lifespan 35:00 - There's more than one path to healing 37:08 - Book Review: Drowning Lifeguards 44:38 - A powerful recovery story 45:35 - Quick Relief for a Child's Heart Condition 46:29 - Frozen Shoulder, Back in Action 49:46 - A nurse with 15 years of sleepless nights starts to find relief 01:06:23 - Homeopathy on Life's Hardest Journey 01:18:30 - Homeopathy works alongside medications About my Guests: Kelley Palomino is a classically trained homeopath and graduate of the Academy of Homeopathic Education (AHE), an ACHENA-accredited institution recognized for exceeding the standards for National Board Certification through the CHC. She founded her practice, Restoring to Health With Homeopathy, in 2022 to help individuals restore wellness naturally, with a special focus on autoimmune disorders. Kelley's journey into homeopathy is deeply personal, inspired by her own healing experience, and she now brings that same hope and dedication to every client. She is passionate about supporting people from all walks of life, with a particular compassion for those navigating chronic illness and immune dysfunction, believing that homeopathy can be a powerful tool on the path to true restoration. Angela Pierce-Jones began her homeopathy journey straight out of high school at 17 and went on to complete a Master's Degree in Homeopathy in Durban, South Africa, in 2002. She has been dedicated to learning and practicing homeopathy ever since. A mother of two teens, she has lived in Perth since 2013, bringing both personal and professional experience to her practice. Elaine Macdonald studied homeopathy at the Centre of Homeopathic Education in the UK and moved from Ireland to Perth in 2011. Her personal journey with homeopathy began when she used holistic approaches, including the GAPS diet, chelation, and homeopathy, to help her son, who was diagnosed on the spectrum, ultimately regain his health. Elaine now focuses on hormones, peri-menopause, thyroid health, heavy metal toxicity, and men's health, combining her expertise with holistic movement as a Gyrotonic® trainer. She practices both online and in-person in Currambine and is passionate about helping others find natural and holistic paths to wellness. Outside of work, she enjoys family life, sport, the ocean, animals, and outdoor activities. Nicole McConnon is a fully qualified homeopath based in Kallaroo, Perth, with a busy online practice supporting clients across Australia and internationally. Her journey with homeopathy began as a child when homeopathic remedies successfully resolved long-standing health issues, sparking a lifelong passion for natural healing. Nicole trained at The Irish School of Homeopathy in Dublin and draws on a holistic, personalized approach, combining classical training with other techniques as needed. She has a particular interest in mental health, grief and trauma, fears and phobias, female hormonal health, and supporting neurodiverse individuals, using remedies to gently stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. Her own experiences with homeopathy, including navigating personal loss, have deepened her empathy and shaped how she supports her clients today. Ritu Kinra Tangri is a classically trained homeopath with a strong passion for holistic healing and the use of homeopathy as a primary treatment for both acute and chronic conditions. Born in India, she has lived and practiced in the UK and Melbourne, holding a Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate degree from the British Institute of Homeopathy. Ritu combines classical methods with flexible, patient-centered approaches, adapting remedies to individual needs. She has published a book, Materia Medica for Students, and continues to expand her expertise through ongoing study and professional collaboration, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle choices in supporting overall health. Jagoda Salewska is a homeopath with a background in pharmacy, blending her clinical knowledge with holistic healing. Her journey began after experiencing a long-term cough following grief, which led her to study homeopathy while also being a patient herself. She has trained and worked internationally, including at Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy in London, and has explored therapies like applied kinesiology, Bach Flower remedies, and Craniosacral Therapy to enhance her practice. Jagoda provides consultations for both humans and animals, addressing acute and chronic issues, and takes a deeply intuitive, personalized approach to each case. Her practice is grounded in listening, analyzing, and guiding patients toward holistic wellness. Sharon Ralston is a homeopath originally from Zimbabwe, now based in Perth, Australia, with a passion for natural and gentle healing. Her journey with homeopathy began as a teen and deepened as a mother, discovering how remedies could support her own children through common childhood issues and big life changes like moving countries. She formally studied homeopathy, graduating in 2017, and has since trained further with mentors like George Vithoulkas. Sharon works with a wide range of health concerns but particularly enjoys supporting women and young families, helping with everything from colic and teething to hormonal and skin issues. She combines her practical experience with ongoing learning, offering guidance that empowers families to use homeopathy confidently. Sarah Scott is a classically trained homeopath based in Melbourne, Australia, originally from Ireland. She studied at the University of Westminster, trained further with Jeremy Sherr at the Dynamis School in the UK, and continued postgraduate studies in Italy and Dublin. Sarah is passionate about homeopathy and continues to deepen her knowledge, recently exploring intuitive homeopathy. Outside of her practice, she enjoys spending time with family, being by the sea, and practicing mindfulness and meditation, with a strong interest in supporting women's empowerment through workshops and circles. Find out more about the team https://www.eugeniekruger.com If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom
This week, we're following Beth, a 52-year-old federal attorney from Kentucky who earns $230K a year and is raising a blended family, a 14-year-old son, two grown stepsons, and two adorable grandkids. Beth walks us through a week of intentional spending, including: Snagging $10K worth of high-end furniture on Facebook Marketplace for just $750 Treating herself to monthly DryBar blowouts Managing skyrocketing teen food bills And staying mindful through a hybrid work schedule and variable family expenses We're looking for more real women to share their spending diaries.
If you're in the creative space, you already know this tension: the pressure to create never really shuts off. Content still needs to go out, even when your ideas dry up. So what happens when your mind stalls? How do you get unstuck without forcing it or burning out and still create ideas your audience actually cares about when life is full and inspiration feels miles away? In this episode, I sit down with Cat Shanu to tackle those questions and help you break free from creative ruts. We dig into what really causes creative blocks, how perfectionism quietly kills momentum, and what to do when inspiration feels out of reach. Cat shares her own pause from creating, and I open up about staying consistent as a CEO, father, and host, even during low-energy seasons. Whether you're a content creator, an entrepreneur, or simply trying to build more consistent habits, this episode will help you reconnect with your creative rhythm and move forward with intention. In this episode, we discuss: [00:00:00] Why creators struggle to make content [00:01:21] The natural ebb and flow of creativity and why forcing it backfires [00:02:33] Finding inspiration by immersing yourself in what moves you [00:04:09] Cat's four-month creative pause and how she reignited her spark [00:04:17] Building LinkedIn systems—batching, scheduling, and staying consistent [00:06:22] Turning a Beastie Boys Reddit post into content gold [00:07:10] How music and ChatGPT fuel momentum when ideas stall [00:08:17] Treating each post like a temporary tattoo [00:12:52] Using audience engagement to break creative blocks [00:13:31] Why creating for one person beats creating for everyone [00:14:51] Telling real stories instead of chasing perfection [00:19:45] Using simple prompts to generate endless ideas [00:22:05] Cat and Billy's peak creative workflows [00:26:12] Matching tasks to energy for better output [00:29:29] Creating consistently while leading, parenting, and podcasting [00:33:33] Building your catalog of inspiration and learning from top creators [00:38:15] Why breaks sharpen creativity and awareness [00:45:26] Letting go of perfection and taking small steps forward Notable Quotes [00:42:21] “When stuck, don't generate, retrieve, go get that information from somewhere else.” - Billy [00:12:52] “Treat your post like a temporary tattoo. It's not a permanent tattoo, it's a temporary tattoo. Therefore it doesn't matter.” - Billy [00:16:08] “When you think of your community, not as your followers, but as a friend. You can definitely leverage them to just guide you.” - Cat [00:24:14] “It's easier to think of creative ideas than when you focus on the whole big picture.” - Cat [00:32:54] “Most people will cancel an appointment they make for themselves, but they'll always attend appointment they have with somebody else.” - Billy [00:49:56] “The only true, perfect thing I can think of is God. And we put this idea in our head that we need to show up as perfection.” - Cat Cat Shanu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-shanu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefemmeguide/ Billy Samoa Saleebey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ Email: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com Insight Out Website: https://www.insightoutshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it mean when 6,000 women a day enter menopause but there are only 4,100 certified clinicians to treat them?In this year end solo episode, I'm reflecting on 2025 in women's health. It was a year that felt heavy at the start personally for me after losing my mother, and globally with so much suffering and injustice. But even in all of that, women's health moved forward in meaningful ways. Not perfectly. Not fast enough. But enough that it deserves reflection.I'm covering the moments that shifted conversations this year from the FDA removing the black box warning on estrogen to new cervical cancer screening guidelines allowing self-collection HPV tests. From Addyi finally being approved for women under 65 to the release of comprehensive GSM guidelines that make genitourinary syndrome everyone's business, not just gynecologists'.And I'm getting personal about why I launched a concierge practice this year, what it taught me about the broken healthcare system, and why sexual health cannot be practiced in 10-minute appointments.Highlights:Why you're not too old for screening and what "safe exit criteria" really means.Menopause certification jumped from under 1,000 to over 4,100 practitioners in 2025.Menopause divorce vs. midlife clarity: Why hormonal chaos shouldn't decide your marriage.DARE to PLAY is a new, topical sildenafil launching in 2026 for female arousal disorder.Treating male partners reduces recurrent BV by 50% (New England Journal of Medicine).Hormone therapy for prevention: The nuanced conversation about bone health and cardiovascular risk.Why I launched a concierge practice and what it revealed about what women actually need.Thank you for being here for another year of Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones. Your support, your messages, and your stories are what keep me going you are my why. If this year-in-review resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear that they're not broken, not dramatic, and not asking for too much. And keep following the show in 2026 we've got incredible conversations lined up.Get in Touch with Me: WebsiteInstagramYoutubeSubstack
Send me a question or story!I asked a few of my vet friends what "derm gifts" they received in 2025. I loved their answers and wanted to share them on our final episode of the podcast this year!1. More confidence in cytology2. Comfort in using new tools and innovations3. Improving client communication and utilization of staff4. Treating dermatology like a puzzle you have to put together5. Prioritizing referral for allergy testing and immunotherapyAnd mine... be curious and collaborate!Thanks for another wonderful year of podcasting! Can't wait to see what 2026 has to bring.00:00 – Intro01:55 – Derm Gifts of the Year02:26 – Gift 1: Improving Confidence in Cytology04:33 – Gift 2: Becoming Open to Try New Things06:11 – Gift 3: Learning More About Client Communication09:28 – Gift 4: Realizing Derm is a Puzzle12:08 – Gift 5: Being Thoughtful When Referring Immunotherapy15:27 – Gift 6: Remaining Curious and Collaborative18:52 – Outro
Listen, Like and Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Podcasts: Kevin Oakley welcomes Trevor Bacon, Chief Executive Officer of Parcl and Parcl Labs, to examine how real-time real estate data and market-based signals are changing the way housing markets are interpreted. Drawing on financial-market frameworks applied to residential real estate, Trevor explains why traditional pricing indexes often lag reality and how alternative signals—like sentiment and probability—can offer earlier insight. The conversation invites builders and housing leaders to think more critically about timing, risk, and how market narratives are formed.Key ThemesReal-Time Pricing vs. Backward-Looking Housing Data Most housing data describes where the market was, not where risk and opportunity are forming next If pricing moves faster than reporting, how many decisions are already outdated by the time they're made? Treating housing like a slow-moving asset may be the most dangerous assumption builders still holdPrediction Markets and the Future of Market Signals Markets reveal more truth when people put capital behind beliefs, not opinions What would change if builders watched probability and sentiment instead of headlines and forecasts? The next competitive advantage may come from understanding expectations, not just transactionsFollow Trevor, Parcel Labs, and Learn MoreTrevor Bacon on LinkedInJason Lewris on LinkedInTampa's Hidden Supply Pipeline: Land Banking Fuels Mounting Market Pressure The post Ep 418: When Housing Data is Already Late appeared first on Online Sales and Marketing for Home Builders - DYC.
92.3 The Fan's own Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive. He talks about Andrew Berry's tenure with the Browns, if the last two games are meaningful for Kevin Stefanski, what Shedeur Sanders needs to do against the Steelers, and more.
REVIEW AUSTRALIA CRITICIZED FOR KOWTOWING TO CHINA DESPITE DISDAIN Colleague Grant Newsham. Grant Newsham criticizes the Australian government for "kowtowing" to China due to a dependence on raw material exports. Despite China treating Australia with disdain—sending naval patrols and calling the nation "gum on your shoe"—Canberra continues these dealings rather than diversifying trade toward friendly allies. BOOTH BAY.
Brain-computer interfaces are moving out of the lab and into real medical use. In this episode of The Michael Shermer Show, Michael Shermer talks with Dr. Matt Angle, founder and CEO of Paradromics, a neurotechnology company developing one of the most advanced high-data-rate brain implants in the world, similar to Neuralink. These devices record activity from individual neurons, making it possible to restore speech in people with paralysis, reconnect the brain to external devices, and potentially treat chronic pain and neurological disorders with far greater precision than existing approaches. Angle explains why progress in neuroscience has been limited not by biology, but by data—how much information we can actually read from the brain, and how fast. He describes how patients who can no longer speak may soon communicate fluently using only brain signals, why invasive implants can sometimes be safer than long-term drug treatments, and what it takes to bring a brain implant through FDA approval and into the clinic. The conversation also touches on the larger questions raised by this technology, including autonomy, consciousness, and what happens when the boundary between brain and machine begins to blur. Matt Angle is the Founder and CEO of Paradromics, a neurotechnology leader developing the world's most advanced and clinically viable brain-computer interface (BCI) platform—bridging human thought and digital capability. Paradromics' BCI platform records brain activity with unmatched precision, capturing data at the level of individual neurons. This advanced technology enables the decoding of vast amounts of brain data, opening the door to next-generation treatments for paralysis, chronic pain, addiction, mental health conditions, and more. With the power of AI, this platform has the potential to radically shift how healthcare providers approach some of the most challenging medical conditions. Angle earned his PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Heidelberg, followed by postdoctoral research at Stanford University. Paradromics engineered its first clinical product, the Connexus® BCI, received two FDA Breakthrough Device Designations, and performed the first-in-human neural recording in May 2025. The company is now preparing to launch a clinical trial in early 2026, pending regulatory approval.
This fifth episode of the Habits Series spotlights the “just do it” mindset and why ditching all-or-nothing thinking is non-negotiable if you want habits that truly stick. Lesley breaks down how tiny actions create momentum, why immediate celebration rewires your brain, and why failure is simply feedback. She also shares real examples from her Tarot routine and coaching experience to show how experimentation leads to clarity, confidence, and consistency.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:Why all-or-nothing thinking prevents you from making habits achievable.The importance of making habits manageable.Using a “just do it” mindset to act despite limited time.Making habits microscopic—down to opening the book only.Treating every failed attempt as data about prompts, timing, or desire.Episode References/Links:Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg - https://a.co/d/cW2pFicSubmit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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Otherwise, you should do none of it. Lesley Logan 0:04 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:46 Hi, Be It babe. Welcome back to our series on habits. We are working our way through. We are now on the other side of the half, and I am so excited. If this is your first time listening to us, I recommend going back to the beginning of the habits. You have to go back to episode one, about the beginning of the habits, just so you're not lost. And this is really where I just want to give you a pep talk, because when I was coaching people through their habits during, like, to do my habits coaching, training, years ago, I had to coach people for a couple of weeks, and no matter how much they were told by the expert himself that they need to make it smaller, that they need to make it they can't be all or nothing, that they're in experimentation mode, I found a lot of people being hard on themselves because they were unable to do the thing that they wanted to do. But they they didn't make it very small. They said, okay, for example, the habit was like, oh, I want to run five days a week, and I'm going to run a mile. And then the first day they didn't have enough time for a mile. The second day they did it, but then they were sore the third day, so they couldn't, then something happened on the fourth day, then on the fifth day, they didn't have enough time. All of a sudden, like, I'm not good enough. And that it, it doesn't even, insert your desired habit here. You know that's why it 30, 21, days, 30 days, 70 days, to make a habit isn't a real thing, because it's not about the the consistency every single day. Consistency really is a heartbeat. It's about actually making sure the thing that you want to have it's a habit is first of all something you want to do, right? It's really easy for us to have habits of other people's. Second, it's important that not only is it to have something you want to do, but we are putting it in an achievable bite size situation so that you can actually do the thing, so you can actually, like, check the box, right, from my perfectionist and my my achievers here, but a lot of you are overachievers and have an all or nothing mindset when it comes to things. And if you are going to do something, you should do all of it. Otherwise you should do none of it. And we come across this a lot at OPC. We have people who are like, oh, I only logged in once a week, and so I'm going to quit this. And it's like, once a week. That's what like, are you doing something else the rest week? No, well, then, isn't once a week better than nothing? Yeah, you're not wasting your money, right? You're not wasting your money at all. So we have to be kinder to ourselves. And I think one of the reasons, I think that, like this podcast, exists, is just to remind people that you're doing a great job and the thing you want to have and the things you want to have and the person you want to be, all that is possible, but doesn't come because you, like, snapped your fingers and woke up that day the next day, like, confident and put together with all the accolades. No, it comes together little by little, step by step, one brick at a time. Sometimes a brick falls, sometimes the brick is a little crooked, and then you learn how to be a better brick builder, or layer, brick layer. You know, you learn. You learn you can go faster, right? You know, the first time I, like, ran up a flight of stairs as a runner, like, I had to, like, look at every single step I was doing, right? There's these stairs in Santa Monica, they're like, super famous, oh, I kind of, I wonder if they're still there actually. They're in the,they're in the Palisades area and we would run from the top of the bluffs in Santa Monica down to Palisades and back up, right? And these really cool stairs, and the first, like the first set, first couple times, I couldn't even go all the way up the stairs, and then going down the stairs, I had to have my hand on the rail, right. And so, you know, but then I kept going, and it became easier to get all the way up the stairs. Came easier to just go down the stairs without touching the handle. Became easier to go two steps at a time. I got faster. Started timing myself. I got faster, right? In fact, let me tell you about these stairs. There was this guy who was going up them on a single leg all the way up, and then running down, then a single the other single leg all the way up. We're talking like so many flights of stairs. The fire department uses this to train and it happened to be like an Olympic speed skater. So anyways, all this to say, you actually don't get where you want because you snapped your fingers, you get there one step at a time, slow, slower, like, oh, you missed a step. Oh, you tripped up the step to toe. Oh, okay now you're getting faster now, now you're getting a straight line now, oh, now it's gonna be you could do with your eyes closed. Now you can do it in a single leg. So the all or nothing mindset is actually not a single person you admire in this world did anything with an all or nothing vibe. Every single one of them failed, hit their like literally had a door slammed in their face, fell to the ground, landed in mud, got up and did it again. So habits are not built on all or nothing mindsets, they will it will never happen. You will never have the habit you want. Another mindset you do need to have is a just do it mindset. Like, a just be it mindset. And that's hard. Like, it's easy to go, I can't do it right, so I'm not gonna do it today. I slept in. I'm not gonna do today. So today, for example, on the day we're recording this, I actually barely have enough time to do any of the things that I really wanted to do. I, like, I said in the last episode, I'm, like, really enjoying this, like, studying (inaudible). I was like, oh, I'm gonna do a card today. And I'm sitting on my desk and I'm gonna just do one card, and I'll open up my emails, right? And the truth is is, like, I sat down, I had seven minutes between when I sat down and what I had to do next. And so it's like, well, I'll do seven minutes of this thing. Just do it, right? Not an all or nothing thing, because I would, if I had that mindset, I wouldn't have done it yet. And what I can say right now is I might not be on card number three, right? I just started this yesterday, but I am halfway through card number two, and it's quite possible that I will have seven more minutes later today, and I can actually work on it, but the having a more just do it, just be it, like, do do what you can imperfectly is actually going to make your habits more successful. It's why a lot of people are so successful. It's why a lot of people who like, fail and fail and fail until they get it like they learn so much from the failure. Exactly, for example, today, like when I did the first day, it took me, like, 20 minutes, and I was like, because, because I was reading a bunch of different things, I had to get a bunch of different stuff together, like I was trying to connect the dots. So as of right now, as the time of recording this, I actually don't know how long it takes me to do one card with all the different questions that they ask. Does it take me 20 minutes? Does it take me 15 minutes? Does it take me? Doesn't take seven. Takes longer than that. So because I don't know that, I have to just do what I can do, and then celebrate that I did do it. And by the way, I did celebrate. I was like, oh, checked out a page, worked out, really did a great job. It's amazing, right? So, so it's really important to and ditch the all or nothing. And said, go for the like, you know, done is better than perfect mindset. Okay? And then I have mentioned this before, but I actually want to talk about, like, the celebration part of how the habits are created, because it is the thing that is so key. And then I found that a lot of people had a hard time doing, right? They, they almost had a harder time doing this, and they did making things smaller, but it was a close, close touch right, like I could, for example, if I'm in my experimentation mode of this new habit, if I find that a couple days, like a card a day is really hard, maybe I can do one card like each day I open the book, but I do one page of the book, right? Like that might be where I have to do it, rather, because each card has about three pages. So maybe I have to go one page, maybe I have to go to just one question. Maybe I have to just, maybe the habit actually becomes just opening the book, and anything I do is extra credit. Do we see how we can make it I can make it so small that I end up just getting to pick up the book, right? We talked about that in episode one. Just pick up the book. So you got to make it super small, and you have to celebrate. So celebrations are the thing that I find that perfectionists have the hardest time with, like, what? Because it's like, well, is it really worthy of celebration if I just picked up the book? Yeah, it is. If you want to keep picking up the book, it is very much worth it. It is so important. So there's over 100 different ideas of celebration that BJ taught us, but I will tell you his really fun activity for figuring out how you like to celebrate. So take a bunch of different ways you can celebrate the moment. A song you like to play, a dance you like to do, a kid you want to high five. Hopefully it's your kid. You know, like, maybe put on your favorite lipstick and go amazing, maybe high five yourself, right? All these different ways you could celebrate and then set a timer for five minutes and go into a room in your house that's messy. Every time you put something away, try one of the new things on your celebration list so you find one that feels easy, authentic and totally you. That's the way you figure it out. So when you figure it out, right? So for me, I actually do say it out loud. It's, if you're around me, you'll hear me do it. And it's because, one, we all need a pep talk, sometimes, from time to time, like, yes, people are lovely, and I get lovely DMs about how amazing I am and what they love. But like, the truth is, is that, like, I have to love what I do, too, and that, in fact, my voice is louder than the other voices. So I'm negative of myself, I don't even hear the compliments. But if I'm positive to myself, I can totally receive those compliments. So I celebrate verbally, and it's usually something amazing, but sometimes, if it's something that's a little harder, a little more challenging for me, something I'm like, I am struggling to enjoy, I turn on the music like, our house doesn't have music going on 24/7 I wish it did. I kind of, like, I'm like, how do we get a Sonos type of thing? Can, Sonos, do you want to sponsor me? How do I have because I would love this music playing in the whole house while we're working. It would definitely cover the fact that I can hear my husband in his office. But I put music on and I put on, like, songs that, like, I just absolutely love, like, sometimes that's my way of celebrating. It really helps me, like, brightens the mood, sometimes the best way. So, you know, figure out, figuring out the way you like to celebrate. And it cannot, we talked about this in earlier series, or the series, cannot be a reward later on. It has to be in the moment, in the moment, and you need to do it, even if you think about doing the habit and you miss it. So like, if tomorrow I think about doing the Tarot book, but I don't get to the Tarot book, I have to celebrate that I thought about it in that moment, because it will help me continue to build that habit. I'm going to go on tour. I'm recording this before I go on tour. And so, you know, I am bringing on tour, and I how it will take. This experiment will continue to go because it's like, okay, when on tour is it easy for me to grab this book? Is it beginning of the day? Is it at the end of the day? Is it, you know, when I'm eating dinner? Is it before I leave the van to go the gym? Like, when is it? Right now, I can tell you right now, it's not gonna happen in the morning. As much as I would love it to like, it would just like, start the day there, it's not easy, because I have to turn on a light. My husband's in the van. Dog has to pee. I have a limited time to work out and get my, get ready for the day, so I already know that that's not gonna be when I do it. So at the home, it's like before I when I sit down at my desk to work, I will do my Tarot like it's gonna, on the tour, it's gonna have to be like every day before I go to bed I will do the Tarot, right, like it might have to be like that. I don't know, I might like it more. It might become part of my nighttime routine, that we will find out. Lesley Logan 11:26 And so I just want to wrap this up by saying you're allowed to, in your process of implementing habits, get it wrong. Get the time wrong, get the prompt wrong, get the location of when you want to do it wrong. Get the size of how tiny it needs to be to get started, you're allowed to get it wrong, because every time you do, it's feedback and information about how you operate better, how what makes you tick, what makes it easier for you to build habits and and truly putting in the right spot so you're not overwhelmed, so that it's, it's, it's in the part of the day that actually fuels you. And also sometimes, as you're working through a habit, you realize you don't want it, like, I, there are some habits I really have wanted to create, or I thought I did, and then in the effort of putting through it, some of the habits that I thought would get me to the goal that I wanted weren't the thing that did it at all. They weren't the thing that did it at all, right? And I just want to share that with you, because you're not always going to get the exact right habit down. Not not only like, like as a habit, but it might not. It might even like, in the process of experimenting, might be like, you know what? I actually love doing this in the morning, but I don't want to do this in the morning. It needs to be something else. Like, I thought that running would help me feel like the health goal that I had, and it's actually not running, it's boxing, like you're the you're allowed to fail, because it's just feedback that helps you get to know yourself more. And the more you do this, the more you work this series, the easier it is for you to actually add in new habits. You start to be quicker going, oh, I know that's gonna be hard for me. I'm not gonna do it. Oh, I know that's going to be a little easier for me, and I want to do it right? Or, you know, I have this feeling of myself that I don't want to do it. Last time I felt this feeling, I should have listened. So I'm gonna listen right now. You just get to know yourself more. Failure is feedback, and I really wish we could give failure like a better there should be another word for failure, like being in process, right, is what you're trying to do. So whether you get like you nail the habit today and you don't tomorrow, it's just information on, do I have the right prompt? Is this tiny enough? Is it? Is it something that I am I enjoying it, right? Am I enjoying it? And then, most importantly, let yourself be a beginner, right? You're new to this habit. You're new to, even if it's something you used to do and you got out of the habit, you unraveled it, right? You're it's new to you and the person you are today. And so it just takes time. So ditch all or nothing. Take the messy action, celebrate what you did do and reflect, correct and continue. You got this. You're amazing. Have an awesome day. 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The holidays can feel especially heavy after the loss of a loved one, and in this heartfelt episode, Jen opens up about her own journey through grief during Christmas. She shares honest reflections and personal lessons learned from her first Christmas as a widow—how the holidays transformed from a source of pain to a season of deeper meaning. Whether you're facing your first holiday without your spouse or are years into your healing, this episode is here to remind you that you're not alone.3 Key Takeaways:Love Outlasts Loss: how the love for those we've lost doesn't disappear—it deepens and remains a meaningful part of our holiday traditions.Light Exists Within Darkness: Grief and the holidays can feel overwhelming, but Jen explains how small acts—like lighting a candle or sharing a laugh—allow light and hope to gently coexist with sorrow.Self-Compassion is Essential: Christmas is not a test of strength. Jen encourages giving yourself permission to rest, set boundaries, and embrace new traditions. Treating yourself with kindness opens your heart to compassion for yourself and others.If you're navigating grief this holiday season, tune in for comforting insights, practical tips, and the gentle reminder that—despite the pain—the heart of Christmas is still within reach.Only 3 more days to get the Widow 180 Workbook Series bundle on sale now. Get instant access to all 7 workbooks for one low price only until Christmas! Go to: https://widow180.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1189761/?action=signup Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com
Brews and Tiny Teeth, The Unfiltered Pediatric Dentistry Podcast
Dr. Alexandra Markou-Guzman is a pediatric dentist who works in a public health center treating children from a Hasidic Jewish population in New York City. She shares her experience working with this population, and the cultural challenges that come with it. We discuss some of the unique dental considerations that come into play with treatment planning and working with these families. Dr. Alex is a recent graduate of an NYU residency. She shares how she was able to apply for and receive a National Health Service scholarship to help pay for school. By qualifying for this scholarship and completing two years of work in public health, she was able to significantly reduce her student loan burden.
The holiday season can bring with it many surprises, some of which might come in the form of a holiday bonus. If you got a bonus or are expecting a bonus this time of year, hold off on spending it all right away, because there are a few ways to maximize that cash for some great financial benefits. Links: Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast. A holiday bonus can feel like a windfall—a chance to splurge on gifts, vacations, or luxury items. But before you spend it all, consider this: that extra cash could be the key to building financial security and achieving your long-term goals. Here are five smart strategies to make your holiday bonus work for you. 1. Pay Down High-Interest Debt Credit card balances, personal loans, and even student loans all carry interest rates that can drain finances over time. If you're looking to improve your financial health and free up future income, consider using your bonus, or a portion of it, to pay down some of that debt. Reducing debt not only lowers your monthly obligations but also improves your credit score and financial flexibility. Unsure which debt to pay first? Start with the highest-interest debt first for maximum savings. If you have student loans, consider applying extra payments toward those not eligible for forgiveness programs. Even a small lump-sum payment can significantly reduce the total interest you'll pay over the life of the loan. 2. Build or Boost Your Emergency Fund Life is unpredictable—medical bills, car repairs, or sudden job changes can happen anytime, and without a safety net, these surprises can lead to financial stress or debt. An emergency fund acts as a financial cushion, giving you peace of mind and stability when life throws curveballs. Experts recommend saving at least three to six months of living expenses in a separate, easily accessible savings account. This ensures you can cover essentials like housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation without relying on credit cards or loans. This is another great way to use some or all of that bonus money. 3. Invest in Retirement Accounts Your bonus can be a powerful tool to accelerate your retirement savings. Contributing to accounts like a 401(k), IRA, or Roth IRA not only helps secure your financial future but can also offers valuable tax advantages. The earlier you invest, the more you benefit from compound growth—your money earns interest, and that interest earns interest over time. Look at your retirement contributions and if you haven't maxed them out yet, consider putting a portion or all of your bonus money into your retirement account. Even small, consistent investments can grow significantly over decades, thanks to compounding. And remember—prioritizing retirement savings now means more flexibility and security later. 4. Fund Short-Term Goals Dreaming of a vacation, a home upgrade, or another big-ticket item? Your bonus can help you achieve these goals without relying on credit cards or loans. Using cash instead of borrowing keeps you out of debt and saves you from paying interest later. Start by identifying your top personal goal—whether it's a family trip, a kitchen remodel, or a new tech gadget—and estimate the total cost. Then, earmark a portion of your bonus specifically for that purpose. This approach allows you to enjoy life's luxuries guilt-free while staying financially responsible. 5. Treat Yourself or Others Being thoughtful about how to spend your bonus doesn't mean cutting out all enjoyment for yourself. If you're already a budgeting pro and have all the prior items I mentioned covered, then by all means, celebrate this time of year and feel free to use that bonus to get yourself or your family something special. After all, using it to celebrate yourself, your family, or those close to you can bring forth returns in other ways. Treating yourself can provide returns of self-satisfaction, care and personal healing while treating others can build bonds and create memories that'll last for years to come. If you have other tips or topics you want us to talk about, email us at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Don't forget to like and follow our Making Money Personal Facebook page, and check out our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union, on Instagram and LinkedIn to share your thoughts. Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday. Check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast. Have a great day!
In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, Andrew Easton is joined by Kris Hagel, Chief Information Officer of Peninsula School District. Peninsula has been thoughtfully implementing artificial intelligence in K–12 education since early 2023. Now in their fourth year of AI work, Peninsula offers an honest look at what it takes to move beyond one-off trainings and instead build a sustainable, values-driven approach to AI adoption. Chris shares how early collaboration between instructional leaders and technology teams shaped the district's direction, why universal design for learning (UDL) remained non-negotiable, and how teachers—especially in English and social studies—have reimagined assessment by focusing on student process rather than just final products. The conversation also explores practical system-level considerations, including data privacy, vetted tools, local AI models, and the realities districts face when balancing innovation with responsibility. As the episode closes, Andrew and Chris wrestle with one of the most pressing and unresolved questions in education today: students' growing use of AI for companionship, mental health support, and social connection. Whether your district is just beginning its AI journey or refining systems already in place, this episode offers grounded insight, cautionary wisdom, and a reminder that meaningful change takes time, trust, and intentional leadership. To learn more about the tremendous work being done with AI in Peninsula Schools, visit https://psd401.ai/ to access all the resources discussed in this episode.
Joel Dolisy, CTO at WellSky, joins the podcast to reveal why organizational design is the ultimate "operating system" for scaling tech companies. This conversation is a deep dive into how engineering leaders must adapt their strategies when moving between the hyper growth of Venture Capital and the disciplined profitability of Private Equity.Building a high performing team is about much more than just hiring. Joel explains the necessity of maximizing the "multiplier effect" where the collective output far exceeds the sum of individual parts. We explore the pragmatic reality of digital transformation, the "art" of timing disruptive technology adoption like Generative AI, and how to use the Three Horizons framework to keep your core business stable while chasing the next big innovation. Whether you are leading a team of ten or an organization of hundreds, these insights on design principles and leadership context are essential for navigating the complexities of modern software delivery.Core InsightsShifting the perspective of software from a cost center to a core growth enabler is the fundamental requirement for any company aiming to be a true innovator.Private Equity environments require a specialized leadership approach because the "hold period" clock dictates when to prioritize aggressive growth versus EBITDA margin acceleration.Scaling successfully requires a "skeleton" of design principles, such as maintaining team sizes around eight people to ensure optimal communication flow and minimize overhead.The most critical role of a senior leader is providing constant context to the engineering org, ensuring teams understand the "why" behind shifting constraints as the company matures.Timestamped Highlights01:12 Defining the broad remit of a CTO from infrastructure and security to the unusual addition of UX.04:44 Treating your organizational structure as a living operating system that must be upgraded as you grow.10:07 Why innovation must include internal efficiency gains to free up resources for new revenue streams.15:01 Navigating the massive waves of disruption from the internet to mobile and now large language models.23:11 The tactical differences in funding engineering efforts during a five to seven year Private Equity hold period.28:57 Applying Team Topologies to create clear responsibilities across platform, feature, and enablement teams.Words to Lead By"You are trying to optimize what a set of people can do together to create bigger and greater things than the sum of the individual parts there".Expert Tactics for Tech LeadersWhen evaluating new technology like AI, Joel suggests looking at the "adoption curve compression". Unlike the mid nineties when businesses had a decade to figure out the internet, the window to integrate modern disruptors is shrinking. Leaders should use the Three Horizons framework to move dollars from the core business (Horizon 1) to speculative innovation (Horizon 3) without making knee jerk reactions based solely on hype.Join the ConversationIf you found these insights on organizational design helpful, please subscribe to the show on your favorite platform and share this episode with a fellow engineering leader. You can also connect with Joel Dolisy on LinkedIn to keep up with his latest thoughts on healthcare technology and leadership.
Are you feeling burnt out after a year of "doing more" for the same—or even fewer—results? Many podcasters and business owners spent 2025 chasing social media algorithms and over-repurposing content, only to feel disconnected from their audience. We're moving past the "Wild West" phase of podcasting and into a strategic "industrial revolution" where building deep trust and owning your platform is the only way to thrive. On this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, join me as I reveal my top five podcast predictions for 2026 and share a concrete action plan to help you reclaim your capacity and grow your impact with intention. This week, episode 252 of Podcasting Unlocked is about the future of podcasting in 2026! In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, I'm sharing the importance of being intentional and strategic with your podcast going into the new year, and actionable steps you can take right now to build ongoing trust with your listeners. I also chat about the following: Shifting from AI as a replacement to AI collaboration.Prioritizing conversion through networking and community-building.Treating vertical video as a standalone asset.Ethical podcasting and disclosing AI use to your audience.2026 is not about doing more; it is about doing things with intention and owning your audience. Your 2026 Action Plan: 1. Audit your "owned land" (like your email list or Substack) to ensure you have a direct line to your audience outside of social media. 2. Write your AI policy and post it in your show notes or on your website so your listeners know exactly where you stand on human-led content. Do you agree or disagree with these predictions? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me an email at hello@alesiagalati.com or book a free consultation at helpmypod.com to discuss your podcasting strategy for the year ahead. Don't forget to subscribe to Podcasting Unlocked to stay ahead of the curveBe sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads 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 Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/ CONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! Work with Alesia 1:1LINKS MENTIONED:I'm Quitting Social Media for My Podcast: A Q4 Marketing ExperimentFree Download: 15 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.
Unexplained chronic pain/illness trapping you in ND chaos? In this episode of Adulting with Autism, host April dives into neuroplastic symptoms—brain-generated conditions from stress/trauma (1 in 6 adults, higher in autism/ADHD)—with Dr. David Clarke, MD (Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology), ATNS President (nonprofit ending pain epidemic), and podcast host "The Story Behind the Symptoms." Treating 7000+ patients, Dr. Clarke's book "They Can't Find Anything Wrong" reveals real symptoms (fibromyalgia/migraines/IBS/long COVID) unresponsive to physical treatments—focus on stress sources for recovery. Key insights: Neuroplastic basics: Brain rewires from stresses (current emotions/childhood adversity/being "different" like ND); no structural cause but real (scans prove circuits change). ND link: Masking/difference adds pressure; symptoms signal distress (e.g., pain only at work triggers). Screening: Free 12-question quiz at symptomatic.me (
Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson sits down with G. Scott Graham, a longtime work-from-home entrepreneur, coach, and author who's been running his own businesses since 2006. Scott shares hard-earned lessons about job security, cash flow stress, discipline, and why entrepreneurs need to stay ahead of cultural and technological shifts instead of reacting to them. The conversation dives deep into AI disruption, building personal resilience, creating your own mastermind group, and positioning yourself early for emerging opportunities like psychedelic coaching. This episode is a powerful reminder that working from home is not about comfort. It's about awareness, adaptability, and taking action before the music changes. Who is G. Scott Graham? G. Scott Graham is a multi-business entrepreneur, coach, and author who has been self-employed and working from home since 2006. With a background in drug and alcohol counseling, Scott helps people gain clarity, build discipline, and take action when fear and uncertainty show up. He is the author of more than 30 books, a psychedelic support coach, and the creator of multiple businesses across coaching, publishing, insurance services, and wellness. Scott is known for positioning himself early in emerging spaces and building sustainable income streams by staying aware of where the world is heading next. Connect with G. Scott Graham: Website: https://gscottgraham.com Psychedelic Support Coach: https://psychedelicsupportcoach.com True Azimuth Coaching: https://trueazimuth.biz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrueazimuthBiz-BusinessCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bostoncareercoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamgscott/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.gscottgraham X / Twitter: https://x.com/grahamgscott Host Contact Details: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar In this Episode: 00:00 — Introduction and Scott's work-from-home journey 00:01:00 — Treating your business like a real commitment, not a hobby 00:02:36 — The truth about job security and why no job is ever safe 00:05:00 — AI replacing jobs and why this creates opportunity, not doom 00:08:55 — Why AI still needs human direction and leadership 00:12:00 — Watching cultural and industry shifts before they happen 00:14:55 — Discipline as the real separator for work-from-home success 00:17:00 — How environment and community shape habits and outcomes 00:19:25 — Creating your own mastermind group instead of buying one 00:23:18 — Never-ending marketing and turning attention into fans 00:25:28 — Using platforms like IMDb to build credibility and visibility 00:29:32 — Cash flow stress and learning not to emotionally fuel it 00:32:00 — The mindset of "as it is" and accepting entrepreneurial reality 00:37:03 — Networking, BNI, and building referral-based relationships 00:40:00 — Writing, creativity, and abandoning rigid productivity myths 00:42:44 — Psychedelic coaching, integration work, and future positioning 00:43:30 — Favorite rockstar musician and the emotional power of music 00:46:51 — Final thoughts and where to learn more about Scott's work
The Do One Better! Podcast – Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common congenital conditions worldwide, yet effective care goes far beyond repairing a visible deformity. It requires long-term, multidisciplinary support that addresses speech, hearing, dental development and psychological wellbeing. In this episode, Brian Sommerlad, a surgeon and Chairman of CLEFT, shares four decades of experience in cleft care across the UK and low and middle income countries. Drawing on extensive work in places such as Bangladesh and Nepal, he explains why short-term surgical missions alone are not enough and how well-intentioned philanthropy can sometimes undermine local health systems. The conversation explores what sustainable cleft care really looks like. Brian outlines CLEFT's distinctive approach, which focuses on training local professionals, funding non-surgical roles such as speech therapists and orthodontists, and supporting multidisciplinary teams that can continue delivering care long after external support has stepped back. Key topics include: What cleft lip and palate is, how common it is, and why it affects far more than appearance The lifelong importance of speech therapy, hearing support and dental care The psychological and social impact of cleft conditions on children and families Why teaching and capacity-building create more impact than simply doing operations How poorly designed NGO activity can unintentionally weaken local services The value of treating local clinicians, hospitals and governments as equal partners Practical insights into allocating philanthropic funding for long-term benefit Brian also reflects on his own journey from medical training in Australia to international work spanning Vietnam, Bangladesh, Iraq and beyond, offering candid observations on what has and has not worked in global health over time. This episode is a thoughtful examination of how healthcare philanthropy can move from short-term intervention to lasting change, with lessons that extend well beyond cleft care alone. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 350+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
Dave Sather is a Certified Financial Planner and founder/CEO of Sather Financial Group, a $2 billion fee-only investment management firm in Victoria, Texas, who has built authentic client relationships through disciplined value investing over 25+ years while creating the award-winning Bulldog Investment Company student internship program at Texas Lutheran University.Episode Sponsor: Fiscal AI is a modern data terminal that gives investors instant access to twenty years of financials, earnings transcripts, and extensive segment and KPI data—use my link for a two-week free trial plus 15% off: https://fiscal.ai/talkingbillions/3:00 - Dave shares formative childhood shaped by Depression-era parents who instilled frugality, work ethic, and educational investment. Required to save 50% of all earnings for college from early age, working multiple jobs at 14 to fund goals.6:30 - Career path story: From El Paso military town to Texas Lutheran education, initially resisting Victoria, Texas but relocating for family obligations. Started advisory firm during 1990s Texas recession when banks and real estate were collapsing.9:00 - Building relationships in small-town Victoria became competitive advantage. “If I do the right thing by my clients, word of mouth is going to take care of me.” Community connections and authentic service created organic growth without marketing spend.15:00 - Philosophy shift from finding cheap investments to recognizing exceptional value. “I can pay a premium for really good stuff that can grow for a long time versus buying things that are just cheap.”27:00 - The Bulldog Investment Company program: Student-run fund managing real money, teaching ownership and accountability. Students present investment cases, debate merits, vote democratically on portfolio decisions.42:00 - Client relationship insights: Treating wealth transitions with care, understanding accumulation psychology. “This client didn't just wake up one day with five million dollars and decide to behave like an idiot.”54:00 - Success definition: Access to basics (water, food, healthcare, safety), meaningful work, strong marriage, 40-year friendships that pass the “2 a.m. test” - relationships where you'd help immediately without excuses.Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.
A Chicago violence prevention program is pairing cognitive behavioral therapy with intensive mentoring and wraparound support to help high-risk teens avoid incarceration.Guests:Nour Abdul-Razzak, Research Associate, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy; Research Director, University of Chicago Inclusive Economy LabCharles Branas, Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public HealthToni Copeland, Director of Student Supports and Violence Prevention Programs, Chicago Public SchoolsJennifer Doleac, Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice, Arnold VenturesJasper Guilbault, Therapist, BrightpointGary Ivory, President and CEO, Youth Advocate ProgramsJulie Noobler, Director of Mental Health and Wellness, BrightpointT-ManLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Help us unlock a $5,000 match by becoming one of 200 new donors at tradeoffs.org/donate.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are “boot camp” clinics that treat kids and teenagers with chronic pain symptoms helping or inflicting more damage on patients who have trouble advocating for themselves? Guest: Isobel Whitcomb, science journalist based in Portland, Oregon. If you want to support more of this reporting, in 2026 and beyond, consider signing up for Slate Plus. You'll enjoy ad-free listening across the Slate network, early access to tickets for live events, and you'll never hit the paywall on the site. We're on a mission to get 100 people to join Slate Plus before the new year—and we're even offering a 50-percent-off deal to folks who join us right now. Visit Slate.com/whatnextplus and use the code WHATNEXT50 to get a year of Slate Plus for $59. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are “boot camp” clinics that treat kids and teenagers with chronic pain symptoms helping or inflicting more damage on patients who have trouble advocating for themselves? Guest: Isobel Whitcomb, science journalist based in Portland, Oregon. If you want to support more of this reporting, in 2026 and beyond, consider signing up for Slate Plus. You'll enjoy ad-free listening across the Slate network, early access to tickets for live events, and you'll never hit the paywall on the site. We're on a mission to get 100 people to join Slate Plus before the new year—and we're even offering a 50-percent-off deal to folks who join us right now. Visit Slate.com/whatnextplus and use the code WHATNEXT50 to get a year of Slate Plus for $59. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices