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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unplanned Adventures: A Midsummer Misunderstanding at Vigeland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en lys sommerdag i Vigeland Skulpturpark i Oslo.En: It was a bright summer day in the Vigeland Skulpturpark in Oslo.No: Solen skinte sterkt, og folk spaserte blant de vakre skulpturene, omgitt av grønt gress og sommerblomster.En: The sun was shining brightly, and people were strolling among the beautiful sculptures, surrounded by green grass and summer flowers.No: Sindre var en universitetsstudent, litt distre, men veldig glad i sykling.En: Sindre was a university student, a bit absent-minded, but very fond of cycling.No: Han kom til parken med en tanke: å finne det perfekte stedet for en midtsommerpiknik.En: He came to the park with one thought: to find the perfect place for a midsummer picnic.No: Parkens sykkelparkering var full av sykler.En: The park's bicycle parking was full of bikes.No: Sindre hadde sin egen, en enkel modell, men akkurat i dag hadde han litt for mye annet i hodet.En: Sindre had his own, a simple model, but today he had a bit too much else on his mind.No: Han tenkte på mat, piknikpledd, og de beste stedene å sitte i parken.En: He was thinking about food, picnic blankets, and the best spots to sit in the park.No: Idet han grep i en sykkel som virket kjent, la han ikke merke til at det ikke var hans.En: As he grabbed a bike that seemed familiar, he didn't notice that it wasn't his.No: Elin, en kunstner med sans for detaljer, hadde nettopp kommet til parken for inspirasjon.En: Elin, an artist with an eye for detail, had just arrived at the park for inspiration.No: Hun likte å trivdes blant kunstverkene, og sykkelen hennes var hennes stolthet.En: She liked to find joy among the artworks, and her bike was her pride.No: Hun ble sjokkert da hun så noen sykle vekk med den – det var Sindre.En: She was shocked when she saw someone riding away with it—it was Sindre.No: Sindre syklet ivrig mot piknikstedet sitt, uvitende om feilgrepet han nettopp hadde gjort.En: Sindre was eagerly riding towards his picnic spot, unaware of the mistake he had just made.No: Men Elin, med rask tenkning og en god dose humor, begynte å følge etter.En: But Elin, thinking quickly and with a good dose of humor, started to follow him.No: Hun fant det hele ganske komisk.En: She found the whole thing quite amusing.No: “Hoi!En: "Hey!"No: ” ropte Elin, og vinket mot Sindre da hun nådde han.En: shouted Elin, waving at Sindre as she caught up to him.No: “Er ikke det min sykkel, kanskje?En: "Isn't that my bike, perhaps?"No: ”Sindre stoppet brått og så forvirret ut.En: Sindre stopped abruptly and looked confused.No: Han så fra sykkelen til Elin og tilbake igjen.En: He looked from the bike to Elin and back again.No: “Å nei, er den det?En: "Oh no, is it?No: Jeg beklager virkelig!En: I really apologize!"No: ” sa Sindre, med et skjevt smil.En: said Sindre, with a crooked smile.No: “Det var ikke meningen.En: "It was not my intention."No: ”Elin lo, mer underholdt enn irritert.En: Elin laughed, more entertained than annoyed.No: “Slapp av, det er lett å gjøre feil med så mange like sykler.En: "Relax, it's easy to make mistakes with so many similar bikes."No: ”Sindre rødmet, men lettelsen bredte seg da Elin tilbød et vennlig smil.En: Sindre blushed, but relief spread as Elin offered a friendly smile.No: Hun fortsatte: “Kanskje vi skal slå oss sammen?En: She continued: "Maybe we should team up?No: Jeg har litt snacks i sekken, og det ser ut som du skal på piknik?En: I've got some snacks in my bag, and it looks like you were heading for a picnic?"No: ”Sindre var overrasket, men glad for forslaget.En: Sindre was surprised but glad for the suggestion.No: Han sa ja, og de begge satte kursen mot et perfekt pikniksted i parken.En: He said yes, and they both headed to a perfect picnic spot in the park.No: De snakket om kunst, sykler og livet, og lo av hendelsen.En: They talked about art, bikes, and life, and laughed about the incident.No: Sindre lærte da at av og til er de beste eventyrene de vi ikke planlegger.En: Sindre learned then that sometimes the best adventures are the ones we don't plan.No: Han ble mer oppmerksom, men også åpen for spontane opplevelser.En: He became more attentive but also open to spontaneous experiences.No: Dagen endte med at de satt der sammen, spiste, lo og nøt sommerens sjarm.En: The day ended with them sitting together, eating, laughing, and enjoying the charm of summer.No: Pikniken ble bedre enn Sindre kunne forestilt seg, og han tenkte at dette var en midtsommer han aldri ville glemme.En: The picnic became better than Sindre could have imagined, and he thought that this was a midsummer he would never forget.No: Elin hadde fått inspirasjonen hun søkte, og en uventet venn.En: Elin had found the inspiration she was seeking, along with an unexpected friend.No: De begge var enige om at det var en perfekt dag i parken.En: They both agreed that it was a perfect day in the park. Vocabulary Words:bright: lysstrolling: spasertesculptures: skulptureneabsent-minded: distremidsummer: midtsommerbicycle parking: sykkelparkeringinspiration: inspirasjonpride: stolthetthinking quickly: rask tenkningamusing: komiskabruptly: bråttconfused: forvirretcrooked: skjevtrelief: lettelsespontaneous: spontaneattentive: oppmerksomcharm: sjarmunexpected: uventetperfect: perfektmodels: modellsimilar: likeride away: sykle vekkshocked: sjokkertunaware: uvitendemistake: feildose: dosewave: vinketperhaps: kanskjeapologize: beklageroffer: tilbød

⭐️ 24 Hour Content Machine: Want to plan 90 days of content in one afternoon? Here's how

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Today I have the incredible pleasure of sharing this interview. Content Syndicate member, Angela Knox, shares her insights on branding - and they are GOLD.    ⭐️ Swipe her free Brand Voice Cheat Sheet: https://thedivinegroup.myflodesk.com/udn4bubt6a  

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Career paths in healthcare facilities management are rarely linear, and Steven Atkins' journey is no exception. In this episode, we explore how Steven's diverse life experiences and unexpected opportunities led him to become a Director of Facilities Management—a role he never anticipated but fully embraces.From twists and turns to pivotal moments, Steven shares insights into how each step along the way prepared him for leadership in healthcare facilities. Whether you're exploring a new career or already in the field, this conversation will inspire you to see the potential in every experience.Tune in to discover how unplanned paths can lead to purposeful careers.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unplanned Adventures: A Summer Search for Skiing Deals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-06-13-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinner over den norske internatskolen, og sommeren har fylt campus med liv.En: The sun shines over the Norwegian boarding school, and summer has filled the campus with life.No: De lange dagene gir elevene tid til å planlegge den kommende vintersesongen.En: The long days give the students time to plan for the coming winter season.No: På en grønn plen står Lukas og ser på plakaten for den årlige skoleturen til fjellene.En: On a green lawn, Lukas stands gazing at the poster for the annual school trip to the mountains.No: Han drømmer allerede om å svinge nedover bakkene med solen som glitrer i den kalde snøen.En: He is already dreaming of skiing down the slopes with the sun glistening on the cold snow.No: Men Lukas har et problem.En: But Lukas has a problem.No: Han trenger nytt skiutstyr, og det må være innenfor budsjettet hans.En: He needs new ski equipment, and it must fit within his budget.No: Han vet ikke hvor han skal begynne.En: He doesn't know where to start.No: Utvalget av skimerker og utstyrsalternativer gjør ham usikker.En: The selection of ski brands and gear options makes him uncertain.No: Ingrid, som står ved siden av ham, legger merke til bekymringen hans.En: Ingrid, who is standing next to him, notices his concern.No: "Lukas, trenger du hjelp?En: "Lukas, do you need help?"No: " spør hun med et vennlig smil.En: she asks with a friendly smile.No: Ingrid er kjent for sin sans for gode kjøp.En: Ingrid is known for her knack for great deals.No: Uansett hva det er, finner hun alltid de beste tilbudene.En: No matter what, she always finds the best offers.No: "Vet du hvor jeg kan finne rimelig skiutstyr?En: "Do you know where I can find affordable ski equipment?"No: " spør Lukas.En: Lukas asks.No: Ingrid nikker bestemt.En: Ingrid nods with determination.No: "Jeg vet om et sted.En: "I know a place.No: La oss dra på shopping.En: Let's go shopping."No: "De to drar inn til byen, hvor Ingrid leder Lukas til en rekke sportsbutikker.En: The two head into the city, where Ingrid leads Lukas to a series of sporting goods stores.No: Butikkene myldrer av fargerike ski og støvler.En: The stores are teeming with colorful skis and boots.No: Hver plass virker som et paradis for en skientusiast som Lukas, men prisene er svimlende.En: Each place seems like paradise for a ski enthusiast like Lukas, but the prices are dizzying.No: Lukas føler seg overveldet.En: Lukas feels overwhelmed.No: Ingrid ser dette og sier rolig: "Det finnes alltid noe mer.En: Ingrid sees this and calmly says, "There is always something more.No: Vær tålmodig.En: Be patient."No: "De vandrer videre, og Ingrid fører Lukas en smal gate videre til en utløpsbutikk ingen av dem har lagt merke til tidligere.En: They wander further, and Ingrid leads Lukas down a narrow street to an outlet store neither of them had noticed before.No: Inngangen er liten, nesten skjult av sommerens frodige blomster.En: The entrance is small, almost hidden by the lush summer flowers.No: De går inn, og der, som en skattekiste, finner de skiutstyr til salgs – alt til halv pris på grunn av sommerutsalget.En: They go inside, and there, like a treasure chest, they find ski equipment on sale—all at half price because of the summer clearance.No: Lukas kan nesten ikke tro sine egne øyne.En: Lukas can hardly believe his own eyes.No: Han finner både ski, støvler og en varm jakke.En: He finds both skis, boots, and a warm jacket.No: Alt utstyret er av topp kvalitet, og best av alt, det passer innenfor budsjettet hans.En: All the gear is of top quality, and best of all, it fits within his budget.No: Det er et lite mirakel, takket være Ingrid.En: It's a small miracle, thanks to Ingrid.No: På vei tilbake til skolen, bærer Lukas på posene sine mens solen går lavt på himmelen.En: On the way back to the school, Lukas carries his bags as the sun sets low in the sky.No: Han ser på Ingrid og sier: "Takk, Ingrid.En: He looks at Ingrid and says, "Thank you, Ingrid.No: Du har lært meg mer enn jeg trodde på denne lille turen.En: You've taught me more than I expected on this little trip."No: "Ingrid ler.En: Ingrid laughs.No: "Det er alltid en opplevelse å stole på øyeblikket, Lukas.En: "It's always an adventure to trust the moment, Lukas.No: Noen ganger må du bare la eventyret lede vei.En: Sometimes you just have to let the adventure lead the way."No: "Lukas smiler, fornøyd med både utstyret og den uventede lærdommen.En: Lukas smiles, pleased with both the equipment and the unexpected lesson.No: Han går lettere, klar for vinterens eventyr, og med en ny forståelse for verdien av både vennskap og spontanitet.En: He walks lighter, ready for the winter adventures, and with a new understanding of the value of both friendship and spontaneity. Vocabulary Words:boarding school: internatskolencampus: campusgazing: ser påposter: plakatenglistening: glitrerslopes: bakkenebudget: budsjettetknack: sansdeals: gode kjøpdetermination: bestemtsporting goods stores: sportsbutikkerteeming: myldrerenthusiast: skientusiastdizzying: svimlendeoverwhelmed: overveldetpatient: tålmodignarrow: smaloutlet store: utløpsbutikklush: frodigetreasure chest: skattekisteclearance: sommerutsalgetmiracle: mirakeladventure: opplevelsetrust: stole påspontaneity: spontanitetunexpected: uventedesunset: solen går lavtlesson: lærdommenfriendship: vennskapon sale: til salgs

Matt & Abby catch up on life lately—from co-sleeping with Griffin to planning a baby shower for Abby's sisters-in-law. They reflect on parenting decisions, body changes after breastfeeding, and the chaos of raising toddlers (including the unexpected things they say). Plus, Abby's boobs went viral… This episode is sponsored by LiquidIV, Rocket Money and Nutrafol. LiquidIV: Go to https://liquidv.com and get 20% off your first order with code UNPLANNED at checkout Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jarret LeMaster is an American actor, producer, and director known for his dynamic presence in film, television, and digital media. He has starred in feature films such as Unplanned, Nefarious, and Turn Around Jake, and is recognized for his sharp comedic work with The Babylon Bee, where he portrays Satan in their popular satirical sketches.

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A lot of people don't know I'm quietly a musician... Writing music has had a massive impact on my ability to write copy!  This episode is powerful. Content Syndicate member, Annelise LeCheminant, shares amazing tips and tools that every entrepreneur can use from writing songs.  ⭐️ Swipe Annelise's 101 songwriting prompts and learn about the Fifty Songs Challenge: https://www.envoleemusicacademy.com/  Learn more about The Content Syndicate, my most exclusive mastermind: https://pedersenrachel.wufoo.com/forms/myoc8yv09gaats/ —------------------------------ Want to grow your business without the overwhelm?  I've got tons of free business and marketing resources packed with strategies you can start using right now: https://beacons.ai/themrspedersen Ready for a deeper dive? My book (yep, it's a USA Today Best Seller!) breaks down exactly how to get there: https://hayhs.com/u_pp_hc_az From Welfare to 8 Figures | Hay House Author | Marketing Strategist | Mom of 3 ❤️ —------------------------------ Hi, I'm Rachel Pedersen.  Some people call me the Queen of Social Media... but I didn't start there. My story isn't a straight line. It's a rollercoaster filled with mistakes, lessons, wins, and growth.  Here's a little bit of the backstory:  2010: Became a mom at 21. Unplanned, unprepared, but determined. 2011: Became an alcoholic single mom on welfare. Rock bottom? Pretty much. 2012: Enrolled in hair school to turn my life around. Graduated with 5 job offers from the top salons in my city. 2013: Landed a job at a top salon. It felt like the start of something new. 2014: Met my husband. Married him 13 days later (yep, 13 days). 2015: We had another baby and both changed careers. Life kept evolving. 2016: Got my first real social media management client, got sober, and went viral—all in the same year. 2017: Replaced my 9-5 income, resigned, and retired my husband too. Freedom tasted good. 2018: Crossed $1,000,000 in my business and welcomed baby #3. Growth in business and family. 2019: Built a second business to $1,000,000. Turns out lightning can strike twice. 2020: Hired my dream team and scaled both businesses to 7 figures. Leadership became my new obsession. 2021: Landed a dream book deal with Hay House and gave a TEDx Talk. A surreal “pinch me” year. 2022: Hit a wall. Complete mental breakdown. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Faced my trauma, did the hard healing work, and came out stronger. 2023: Began writing fiction books with my husband - and testing out more creative marketing campaigns. Went mega-viral multiple times, too! 2024: Started our consulting company, Pelanora, and scaled some pretty cool businesses.  2025: About to be the most exciting year yet! Today, I run multiple 7-figure businesses, help entrepreneurs scale without losing their sanity, and teach marketing strategies that actually work. No gimmicks, no sleazy tactics, just authentic growth. Success isn't about having a perfect story - it's about writing your own, one messy, beautiful chapter at a time. Here are my marketing resources packed with strategies you can start using right now: https://beacons.ai/themrspedersen    

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Patricia. Patricia is from the US now living in South Korea and is a former Air Force military, now a veterinarian, birth doula and yoga teacher.Her and her husband are a military family stationed in South Korea due to her husband's job. They moved there when Patricia was 35 weeks pregnant and today we get to hear about her fast unplanned home birth with just her husband and doula present. And her dad somewhere in the mix too, but she'll tell you all about it ;)!Curious about Patricia? Find her on instagram as @birthandbreathe_inkorea Want to work with Anna or join The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship?Find Anna's Website, about her Mentorship & How to Work with Her, as well as all Links & Resources she mentions in the episode here:www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast

Tim Kizer isn't much for planning, but that hasn't stopped him from living a good life. From Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Kentucky to Fayetteville, things have tended to work out for him, so long as we're not talking duck clubs. Listen to Tim discuss his childhood, said lack of planning, tragedy, success, and why he doesn't want to be an angry old man in this episode. It's a good one. Link in comments. Amazon Wishlist

John and Martin are joined by Avery McCutcheon, Executive Director of Thrive Medical Clinic. She shares how the Thrive ministry serves people who are vulnerable to abortion with love, support, and resources.Learn more about Thrive at thrivemedicalclinic.org, and to support them financially at friendsoftmc.orgTo learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

Matt and Luke board the TV Time Machine to look at the TV landscape of May 2000. Steven Moffat's relationship comedy Coupling begins on BBC Two. David Baddiel and Frank Skinner take to a sofa for their new format which sees them sit in front of an audience with no plans of what they're going to discuss, Baddiel & Skinner Unplanned. Guy Ritchie rides the success of Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels to bring Lock Stock... to the small screen with a less charismatic cast. There's also a new sci-fi anthology Urban Gothic, which might be one of the worst things ever watched on the podcast. 

Abby is joined by her sisters-in-law Addy and Abigail (yes, two Abbys!) to answer your questions about pregnancy, marriage, and motherhood. From handling mom rage to deciding when to share pregnancy news—and even which husband they'd swap with for a day—nothing's off limits in this honest and hilarious Q&A. This episode is sponsored by Acorns, Zocdoc & Cash App. Acorns: Sign up now at https://acorns.com/unplanned or download the Acorns app! Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - French: Unplanned Journeys: A Riviera Road Trip of Rediscovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans la communauté fermée et luxueuse de la French Riviera, Aurélien, Juliette et Étienne vivaient entourés de jardins verdoyants et de villas somptueuses.En: In the closed and luxurious community of the French Riviera, Aurélien, Juliette, and Étienne lived surrounded by lush gardens and magnificent villas.Fr: Les couleurs éclatantes du bleu de la mer et du vert des collines plongeaient les habitants dans un cadre magnifique.En: The brilliant colors of the blue sea and the green hills immersed the inhabitants in a stunning setting.Fr: Ce printemps, une aventure particulière changea la vie de nos trois amis.En: This spring, a particular adventure changed the lives of our three friends.Fr: Aurélien cherchait l'inspiration pour sa prochaine peinture.En: Aurélien was searching for inspiration for his next painting.Fr: Il avait entendu dire par Étienne qu'un voyage imprévu pourrait lui offrir de nouvelles perspectives.En: He had heard from Étienne that an unexpected trip might offer him new perspectives.Fr: Juliette, quant à elle, aimait que tout soit organisé et planifié.En: Juliette, for her part, liked everything to be organized and planned.Fr: Mais Étienne, avec son esprit libre, avait un désir secret : retrouver un ami d'enfance, caché quelque part le long de la côte.En: But Étienne, with his free spirit, had a secret desire: to find a childhood friend, hidden somewhere along the coast.Fr: Un matin, Étienne proposa un voyage en voiture.En: One morning, Étienne proposed a road trip.Fr: "Allons découvrir la côte," dit-il, les yeux pétillants d'enthousiasme.En: "Let's go discover the coast," he said, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.Fr: "Pas de plan.En: "No plan.Fr: Juste la route et nous."En: Just the road and us."Fr: Juliette hésitait.En: Juliette hesitated.Fr: "Et si nous nous perdons?"En: "What if we get lost?"Fr: demanda-t-elle, inquiète.En: she asked, worried.Fr: Aurélien, cherchant l'inspiration, répondit : "Parfois, se perdre est la meilleure façon de se retrouver."En: Aurélien, seeking inspiration, replied: "Sometimes getting lost is the best way to find oneself."Fr: Malgré ses réticences, Juliette accepta.En: Despite her reservations, Juliette agreed.Fr: Ils montèrent dans la voiture d'Étienne, et le voyage commença.En: They got into Étienne's car, and the journey began.Fr: La route serpentait le long de la mer, offrant des vues toujours plus belles.En: The road wound along the sea, offering increasingly beautiful views.Fr: Étienne dirigeait la voiture sans se soucier de la carte de Juliette, suivant son instinct.En: Étienne drove the car without worrying about Juliette's map, following his instinct.Fr: Aurélien admirait le paysage, son carnet de croquis à la main, prêt à saisir le moment parfait.En: Aurélien admired the scenery, his sketchbook in hand, ready to capture the perfect moment.Fr: Au détour d'un virage, alors que le soleil se couchait, ils découvrirent un chemin caché menant à une crique secrète.En: Around a bend, as the sun was setting, they discovered a hidden path leading to a secret cove.Fr: La lumière dorée du coucher de soleil baignait le lieu d'une lueur magique.En: The golden light of the sunset bathed the place in a magical glow.Fr: Étienne sourit : "C'est ici," murmura-t-il avec émotion, se rappelant des souvenirs d'enfance partagés avec son ami.En: Étienne smiled: "This is it," he murmured with emotion, remembering childhood memories shared with his friend.Fr: Aurélien trouva enfin son inspiration.En: Aurélien finally found his inspiration.Fr: Le mélange des couleurs, le calme de l'eau, tout était parfait.En: The blend of colors, the calm water, everything was perfect.Fr: Il esquissa des traits rapides, capturant la scène extraordinaire.En: He sketched rapidly, capturing the extraordinary scene.Fr: Juliette, éblouie par la beauté inattendue, comprit le charme de l'imprévu.En: Juliette, dazzled by the unexpected beauty, understood the charm of the unforeseen.Fr: Étienne, lui, retrouva l'ami qu'il souhaitait revoir.En: Étienne reunited with the friend he wished to see.Fr: Ensemble, ils se remémorèrent leur jeunesse autour d'un feu improvisé sur la plage, regardant les étoiles.En: Together, they reminisced about their youth around an impromptu beach fire, watching the stars.Fr: Ce voyage changea chacun d'eux.En: This trip changed each of them.Fr: Aurélien apprit à faire confiance aux chemins incertains pour nourrir sa créativité.En: Aurélien learned to trust uncertain paths to feed his creativity.Fr: Juliette devint plus ouverte à l'improvisation.En: Juliette became more open to improvisation.Fr: Étienne réalisa son souhait de renouer avec un passé précieux.En: Étienne fulfilled his wish to reconnect with a precious past.Fr: Alors que les étoiles brillaient au-dessus, ils savouraien la nouvelle complicité née de ce voyage inattendu au cœur de la Côte d'Azur.En: As the stars shone above, they savored the new closeness born from this unexpected journey in the heart of the Côte d'Azur. Vocabulary Words:the community: la communautéluxurious: luxueuselush: verdoyantsmagnificent: somptueusesthe hills: les collinesthe inhabitants: les habitantsstunning: magnifiqueperspectives: perspectivesthe spirit: l'espritsecret: secretsparkling: pétillantsthe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmehesitated: hésitaitwound: serpentaitthe scenery: le paysagethe sketchbook: le carnet de croquisa bend: un viragehidden: cachéthe cove: la criquethe glow: la lueurthe blend: le mélangecalm: calmeextraordinary: extraordinairedazzled: éblouiethe charm: le charmethe unforeseen: l'imprévureminded: se remémorèrentimprovised: improviséuncertain: incertainscreativity: créativité

At 37, Patty Magid discovered two things: she was pregnant and she had a lump in her breast.  Overcome with concern for her husband, her children and the baby she carried, Patty prayed to God to tell her what to do. As she drove by her church in Jersey, God revealed the answer.  Patty faithfully obeyed and for 9 months did not know if her baby would be survive—or if cancer would take her from her older daughters and husband. Learn the miracle Patty discovered when she delivered her youngest daughter on December 22, 1999.  And discover how to make Easter decisions--choices that are made in tiny moments but have an eternal impact. 

Dr. John Delony joins Matt & Abby to talk about marriage, parenting, and the hard conversations couples avoid. From emotional affairs and s*xual conflict to the impact of raising kids on your relationship, Dr. Delony shares honest advice that challenges cultural norms—and might just change the way you think about your family. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, Nutrafol & Bobbie. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Bobbie: Visit https://hibobbie.com for an additional 10% off your purchase with code UNPLANNED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to your Postcard from Paris!Welcome to Spring Into Presence — A Gentle Digital Reset Journey.This month, I'll be sharing brief invitations to pause, reflect, and bring awareness to our daily digital habits. Small steps count and will build up over the course of this month! Each postcard features a photo taken this spring in Paris — moments that capture light, nature, and presence to inspire your journey.Let's explore how small pauses, time in nature, and mindful awareness can help reset the nervous system and create space for clarity and calm.These brief episodes will be released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I invite you to take a mindful breath and let this be your small step into presence today.Are you ready to explore?Join us at Mindful Walks in Paris on Substack

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Embrace the Unplanned: A Springtime Escape to Toscana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: In un angolo tranquillo di Firenze, i raggi del sole primaverile illuminano le strade del quartiere residenziale.En: In a quiet corner of Firenze, the rays of the spring sun illuminate the streets of the residential neighborhood.It: I giardini sono pieni di fiori colorati, e l'aria è fresca e piena di promesse.En: The gardens are full of colorful flowers, and the air is fresh and full of promise.It: Livia, una giovane donna piena di energia, cammina velocemente lungo il vialetto della sua casa.En: Livia, a young woman full of energy, walks quickly down the path of her house.It: Lei ha un piano: sorprendere i suoi amici, Pietro e Giovanni, con una gita improvvisata in campagna.En: She has a plan: to surprise her friends, Pietro and Giovanni, with an impromptu trip to the countryside.It: "Buongiorno, Pietro!"En: "Good morning, Pietro!"It: esclama Livia, aprendo con un sorriso la porta della cucina.En: exclaims Livia, opening the kitchen door with a smile.It: Pietro, il fratello di Livia, è seduto al tavolo con una tazza di caffè e la sua solita espressione seria.En: Pietro, Livia's brother, is sitting at the table with a cup of coffee and his usual serious expression.It: "Ho una sorpresa per te!"En: "I have a surprise for you!"It: annuncia Livia, con gli occhi scintillanti di entusiasmo.En: announces Livia, with eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.It: Pietro alza lo sguardo, sospettoso.En: Pietro looks up, suspicious.It: "Cos'è questa volta?"En: "What is it this time?"It: chiede, temendo un altro dei piani folli della sorella.En: he asks, fearing another of his sister's crazy plans.It: Giovanni, il migliore amico di Livia, entra nella stanza proprio in quel momento, sentendo il tono eccitato della conversazione.En: Giovanni, Livia's best friend, enters the room at that very moment, hearing the excited tone of the conversation.It: "Andiamo in campagna oggi!"En: "We're going to the countryside today!"It: dice Livia, mostrando una mappa ingiallita della Toscana.En: says Livia, showing a yellowed map of Toscana.It: "È primavera, e dobbiamo goderci questo bel tempo."En: "It's spring, and we need to enjoy this beautiful weather."It: "Ma come?En: "But how?It: Senza pianificazione?"En: Without planning?"It: risponde Pietro, un po' allarmato.En: responds Pietro, a bit alarmed.It: "E se ci perdiamo?En: "What if we get lost?It: E la benzina?En: What about the gas?It: E il cibo?"En: And the food?"It: Giovanni ridacchia, cercando di rassicurare Pietro.En: Giovanni chuckles, trying to reassure Pietro.It: "Dai, sarà divertente!En: "Come on, it will be fun!It: Quanto spesso possiamo fare qualcosa di così spontaneo?"En: How often can we do something so spontaneous?"It: Livia promette che hanno tutto il necessario: un vecchio cestino da picnic, una macchina piena di benzina e il suo imprescindibile spirito avventuroso.En: Livia promises they have everything they need: an old picnic basket, a car full of gas, and her essential adventurous spirit.It: A malincuore, Pietro accetta, sentendo la spinta di cercare un compromesso tra il suo amore per la pianificazione e il desiderio di non deludere.En: Reluctantly, Pietro agrees, feeling the urge to seek a compromise between his love for planning and the desire not to disappoint.It: Partono in tarda mattinata.En: They set off in late morning.It: Il sole è caldo ma piacevole, e la strada verso la campagna è incantevolmente pittoresca.En: The sun is warm but pleasant, and the road to the countryside is enchantingly picturesque.It: Cantano canzoni allegre mentre attraversano campi verdi e colline dolci.En: They sing cheerful songs as they drive past green fields and gentle hills.It: Ma la serenità è interrotta quando, inaspettatamente, l'auto si trova bloccata in una piccola strada sterrata.En: But the serenity is interrupted when, unexpectedly, the car finds itself stuck on a small dirt road.It: Pietro sbuffa, guardando Livia.En: Pietro huffs, looking at Livia.It: Giovanni cerca di vedere il lato divertente della situatione.En: Giovanni tries to see the fun side of the situation.It: "Dai, vediamola come un'avventura!"En: "Come on, let's see it as an adventure!"It: dice Giovanni, tentando di sdrammatizzare.En: says Giovanni, attempting to lighten the mood.It: "Possiamo sempre camminare fino a quella piccola collina.En: "We can always walk to that little hill.It: La vista deve essere incredibile."En: The view must be amazing."It: Come un lampo d'ispirazione, i tre decidono di continuare il loro viaggio a piedi.En: Like a flash of inspiration, the three decide to continue their journey on foot.It: La collina si rivela una meravigliosa scoperta.En: The hill turns out to be a wonderful discovery.It: Dall'alto, vedono distese infinite di vigneti e uliveti, e il loro stress svanisce, sostituito da meraviglia e sorpresa.En: From the top, they see endless stretches of vineyards and olive groves, and their stress fades away, replaced by wonder and surprise.It: Seduti sull'erba, condividono il cibo del picnic e si godono il panorama.En: Sitting on the grass, they share the picnic food and enjoy the view.It: Livia capisce l'importanza del rispetto per le preoccupazioni di Pietro, mentre Pietro, gustando i profumi e i colori della campagna, comincia ad apprezzare il valore della spontaneità.En: Livia understands the importance of respecting Pietro's concerns, while Pietro, savoring the scents and colors of the countryside, begins to appreciate the value of spontaneity.It: Al calar del sole, tornano all'auto con cuore leggero e un legame più forte.En: As the sun sets, they return to the car with light hearts and a stronger bond.It: L'avventura inaspettata ha insegnato loro una preziosa lezione: l'importanza di bilanciare impulsi e precauzioni, trovando la gioia nelle piccole cose e condividendo ogni momento.En: The unexpected adventure has taught them a valuable lesson: the importance of balancing impulses and precautions, finding joy in the little things, and sharing every moment.It: Osservando il tramonto dalla collina, Livia, Pietro, e Giovanni sorridono.En: Watching the sunset from the hill, Livia, Pietro, and Giovanni smile.It: In quel luogo magico, la primavera non sembra mai finire.En: In that magical place, spring seems to never end. Vocabulary Words:the corner: l'angolothe rays: i raggithe neighborhood: il quartierethe gardens: i giardinithe path: il vialettothe countryside: la campagnato surprise: sorprenderethe brother: il fratellothe expression: l'espressionethe map: la mappathe gas: la benzinathe food: il cibothe basket: il cestinoadventurous: avventurosoto compromise: comprometterethe hills: le collineto chuckle: ridacchiarethe dirt road: la strada sterratato huff: sbuffarethe hill: la collinathe vineyards: i vignetithe olive groves: gli ulivetito fade: svanirethe scents: i profumithe colors: i colorito balance: bilanciarethe impulses: gli impulsithe sunset: il tramontothe view: la vistathe promise: la promessa

Matt & Abby react to wild relationship stories from Reddit — from hidden debt and surprise divorces to cringey confessions and tough family drama. Some are hilarious, some are heavy, and all of them will leave you thinking. This episode is sponsored by Bobbie & Hiya. Bobbie: Visit https://hibobbie.com for an additional 10% off your purchase with code UNPLANNED. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the rising anger, distrust and lack of engagement online, and how that continues spilling over into our in-person interactions. Robert and Mick share the importance in leadership of facilitating dialogue, sorting through disagreements through thoughtful conversation, and much more. ⁠Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Post & Ghost (#483) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unplanned Magic on La Rambla: A Serendipitous Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-09-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Era una tarda suau de primavera a La Rambla, on la vida bategava amb força.En: It was a mild spring afternoon on La Rambla, where life pulsed with vigor.Ca: El sol reflectia sobre les llambordes antigues, mentre la gent gaudia dels espectacles de carrer i les parades de flors envoltaven l'ambient amb un perfum dolç i fresc.En: The sun reflected off the old cobblestones while people enjoyed street performances and flower stalls surrounded the atmosphere with a sweet and fresh scent.Ca: Oriol, un artista local de carrer, pintava un mural ple de colors vius.En: Oriol, a local street artist, was painting a mural full of vivid colors.Ca: Sempre buscava inspiració i avui esperava alguna cosa especial.En: He always sought inspiration, and today he hoped for something special.Ca: Passejant pel carrer, Laia, una turista amb ganes de gaudir de l'art i l'energia de Barcelona, es va veure atreta pels traços del mural d'Oriol.En: Walking down the street, Laia, a tourist eager to enjoy the art and energy of Barcelona, was drawn to the strokes of Oriol's mural.Ca: De sobte, els seus ulls es van creuar i, amb un somriure tímid, Oriol es va apropar a Laia.En: Suddenly, their eyes met, and with a shy smile, Oriol approached Laia.Ca: Ella va respondre amb una mirada curiosa i un somriure animat.En: She responded with a curious look and an animated smile.Ca: Sense pensar-ho gaire, Oriol va decidir parlar amb ella.En: Without thinking much of it, Oriol decided to speak to her.Ca: "T'agrada l'art?En: "Do you like art?"Ca: " va preguntar, assenyalant la seva pintura.En: he asked, pointing to his painting.Ca: Laia, sentint-se atreta per la passió d'Oriol, va assentir amb entusiasme.En: Laia, feeling attracted to Oriol's passion, nodded enthusiastically.Ca: "Sí, m'encanta l'art.En: "Yes, I love art.Ca: Busco sempre noves formes de veure el món.En: I always look for new ways to see the world."Ca: " Amb aquestes paraules, una llum va encendre's als ulls d'Oriol, una barreja de sorpresa i esperança.En: With these words, a light ignited in Oriol's eyes, a mix of surprise and hope.Ca: Marta, amiga d'Oriol i artista també, estava a prop, observant la situació.En: Marta, a friend of Oriol and also an artist, was nearby, observing the situation.Ca: Sabia que Oriol sovint dubtava de si mateix, així que va somriure emparant-lo amb un gest d'ànim des de lluny.En: She knew that Oriol often doubted himself, so she smiled, encouraging him from afar.Ca: "Què et sembla si et mostro altres llocs fascinants per aquí?En: "What do you think about me showing you other fascinating places around here?Ca: Potser et poden inspirar?En: Maybe they'll inspire you?"Ca: " va suggerir Oriol, deixant a Laia una decisió important: seguir el seu pla turístic o deixar-se portar pel moment.En: suggested Oriol, leaving Laia with an important decision: to follow her tourist plan or go with the flow of the moment.Ca: Laia, en un gest que trencava amb el seu itinerari establert, va acceptar.En: Laia, in a gesture that broke away from her established itinerary, agreed.Ca: "Seria genial!En: "That would be great!"Ca: ", va dir amb un entusiasme nou.En: she said with newfound enthusiasm.Ca: Caminant junts, van recórrer els carrers plens d'història i arts.En: Walking together, they journeyed through streets full of history and art.Ca: Van compartir històries, somnis i riures, descobrint com les seves vides es creuaven màgicament.En: They shared stories, dreams, and laughter, discovering how their lives magically intersected.Ca: La seva passió compartida pel món creatiu va ampliar el vincle entre ells.En: Their shared passion for the creative world strengthened the bond between them.Ca: Oriol va sentir les seves inseguretats esvaint-se davant l'obertura i la curiositat de Laia.En: Oriol felt his insecurities fade away in the face of Laia's openness and curiosity.Ca: I ella, adonant-se que la vida pot ser una musa inesperada, va començar a veure la bellesa d'improvisar.En: And she, realizing that life can be an unexpected muse, began to see the beauty in improvising.Ca: Quan la nit va caure, els fanals van il·luminar les seves cares amb una llum càlida.En: As night fell, street lights illuminated their faces with a warm glow.Ca: "Ens tornem a veure?En: "Will we see each other again?"Ca: ", va preguntar Laia, amb l'esperança lluint als seus ulls.En: Laia asked, hope shining in her eyes.Ca: "Clar que sí, m'encantaria", va respondre Oriol, sentint una nova confiança brollar dins seu.En: "Of course, I'd love that," responded Oriol, feeling a new confidence blossom within him.Ca: Aquest petit moment a La Rambla havia canviat les seves perspectives.En: This small moment on La Rambla had changed their perspectives.Ca: Així, Oriol i Laia van caminar junts, deixant darrere un murmuri de la Rambla al seu pas i un sentiment fresc d'expectativa al cor.En: Thus, Oriol and Laia walked together, leaving behind the murmur of La Rambla in their wake and a fresh sense of expectation in their hearts.Ca: Van aprendre que, a vegades, el millor de la vida arriba sense ser planificat, i amb algú especial al costat.En: They learned that, sometimes, the best in life arrives unplanned, and with someone special by your side. Vocabulary Words:afternoon: la tardacobblestones: les llambordesstreet performances: els espectacles de carrerflower stalls: les parades de florsmural: el muralinspiration: la inspiracióstrokes: els traçoscurious look: una mirada curiosaenthusiasm: l'entusiasmegesture: el gestitinerary: l'itinerarihistory: la històriastories: les històriesdreams: els somnislaughter: els riuresbond: el vincleopenness: l'oberturacuriosity: la curiositatmuse: la musafanals: els fanalsconfidence: la confiançamoment: el momentperspectives: les perspectivesmurmur: el murmuriexpectation: l'expectativaheart: el corunplanned: sense ser planificatspecial: especialenergy: l'energiaimprovising: improvisar

Episode 149 - Tools and Techniques for Actors In part 2 of their interview on the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Matt Chastain continues his conversation with accomplished actor Todd Terry. Known for his roles in popular shows like 'Vindication,' '1923,' and 'The Chosen,' as well as many well known films, Todd discusses his career journey, the challenges of playing various roles, and his aspirations to diversify into comedy. He shares insights into the acting craft, emphasizing the importance of good writing, effective memorization techniques, and the impact of strong scene partners. The episode provides a deep dive into Todd's experiences and offers practical advice for aspiring actors.Highlights Include:Spotlight on Recent RolesComedy AspirationsBalancing Comedy and DramaScript MemorizationTools and Techniques for ActorsImportance of Scene PartnersWorking with the Vindication CastFuture Projects and AspirationsThe Resurgence of WesternsRespecting the Craft of ActingBio:Todd Terry, a native Dallasite, began his career in television, film and theater over 38 years ago. He studied theater at The National Youth Theater of Great Britain, American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and Professional Actors Conservatory in Los Angeles. He has recently completed his fourth season as lead character, Gary Travis in the episodic series Vindication. Soon to be released film projects include The Senior, Hellcat and The Butcher. He will also be appearing in two comedic roles, the episodic series Fairwood and the film Empty Nets. He recently appeared in two of Taylor Sheridan's episodic Lioness and 1923. Additional film credits include Unbreakable Boy, Disciples in the Moonlight, Jesus Revolution, Five Feet Apart, Unplanned, Beyond the Farthest Star, Because of Gracia, Arlington Road and Walking Tall II. Todd has co-starred in several network television movies of the week including: The Legend of Cadillac Jack, In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy and The Year Without Santa Claus. He has recurred on such shows as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, and American Crime. Additional co-star roles include Walker, The Winchesters, Mr. Mercedes, Drop Dead Diva, Dallas, My Generation, Chase, Walker-Texas Ranger and Friday Night Lights. He has appeared in commercials for Birdseye, JSX Airlines, Home Title Lock, Leaf Guard, Texas Oncology, American Airlines, Visionworks, Cabella's, Cooper Tires, Showtime, Blockbuster, TXU, Service King, Brookshire's, Pepsi and Braum's. He served as the President of the Dallas/Ft Worth branch of the Screen Actors Guild in 2001.Todd Terry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddterryactor/Purpose Film and Media Festival: https://www.purposefest.net/FAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program

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Episode 148 - Becoming Detective Travis In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, your host, Matt Chastain interviews actor Todd Terry, renowned for his role as Detective Travis in the series 'Vindication'. Todd discusses his journey into acting, which began in high school. He shares his experiences in theater, film, and working with various directors, discussing the differences between stage and film acting. He reflects on his path to faith and its influence on his career choices. The conversation covers the evolution of his character in 'Vindication', the importance of subtlety in acting, and the challenges of balancing Christian values with the demands of the film industry.Highlights Include:Welcome and IntroductionEarly Acting JourneyExperiences with TheatreActing for Theater vs. FilmSubtlety in ActingTerry's Introduction to VindicationChallenges for Faith-Based FilmsBalancing Secular and Faith-Based RolesNavigating Content BoundariesDeveloping Detective TravisWorking with Director Jarod O'FlahertyConclusion and FarewellBio:Todd Terry, a native Dallasite, began his career in television, film and theater over 38 years ago. He studied theater at The National Youth Theater of Great Britain, American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and Professional Actors Conservatory in Los Angeles. He has recently completed his fourth season as lead character, Gary Travis in the episodic series Vindication. Soon to be released film projects include The Senior, Hellcat and The Butcher. He will also be appearing in two comedic roles, the episodic series Fairwood and the film Empty Nets. He recently appeared in two of Taylor Sheridan's episodic Lioness and 1923. Additional film credits include Unbreakable Boy, Disciples in the Moonlight, Jesus Revolution, Five Feet Apart, Unplanned, Beyond the Farthest Star, Because of Gracia, Arlington Road and Walking Tall II. Todd has co-starred in several network television movies of the week including: The Legend of Cadillac Jack, In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy and The Year Without Santa Claus. He has recurred on such shows as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, and American Crime. Additional co-star roles include Walker, The Winchesters, Mr. Mercedes, Drop Dead Diva, Dallas, My Generation, Chase, Walker-Texas Ranger and Friday Night Lights. He has appeared in commercials for Birdseye, JSX Airlines, Home Title Lock, Leaf Guard, Texas Oncology, American Airlines, Visionworks, Cabella's, Cooper Tires, Showtime, Blockbuster, TXU, Service King, Brookshire's, Pepsi and Braum's. He served as the President of the Dallas/Ft Worth branch of the Screen Actors Guild in 2001.Todd Terry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddterryactor/Purpose Film and Media Festival: https://www.purposefest.net/FAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers...

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We sat down with Too Hot to Handle stars Emily Miller and Cam Holmes—and it turns out, their relationship is the real deal. From finding love on a reality show to planning their wedding, we talk all about life after Too Hot to Handle and how British vs. American culture actually compares. (Spoiler: the UK slang is wild) This episode is sponsored by Revolve, Nutrafol, LiquidIV and Goodr. Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. LiquidIV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Goodr: Go to https://goodr.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Knopp's journey is one of raw resilience and redemptive purpose. From growing up homeless and in a Philadelphia orphanage, to serving in the military, to becoming a successful Hollywood film producer (I Can Only Imagine, Unplanned, Woodlawn, The Trump I Know), Joe's story is a testament to the power of storytelling, faith, and perseverance. In this intimate, in-studio conversation with Jeff Bloomfield, Joe opens up about how his past shaped his mission to bring hope through film. This episode isn't just about filmmaking—it's about overcoming deep adversity, finding your identity, and using your story to lift others up. Whether you're a creator, leader, or someone walking through a tough chapter, Joe's vulnerability, humor, and faith-filled insight will leave you inspired to live with more intention. Adversity Can Be a Setup, Not a Setback Storytelling Is a Superpower Faith Was the Turning Point Belonging Matters Orphan Mentality Is More Common Than We Think Hollywood Is a Mission Field The Backstory Gives Power to the Glory You Can't Argue with a True Story God Uses Our Whole Journey There's Always a Next Chapter  00:00–03:00: Studio setup & intro banter 03:00–05:00: Jeff introduces Joe's bio 05:00–10:00: Joe's origin story—homelessness, orphanage, faith discovery 10:00–15:00: Loneliness, early identity struggles, and spiritual awakening 15:00–20:00: Joining the military & the power of belonging 20:00–27:00: Transition to finance & the longing for self-sufficiency 27:00–35:00: Entry into film and producing Woodlawn 35:00–40:00: The breakthrough and impact of I Can Only Imagine 40:00–45:00: Producing Unplanned—controversy, courage, and calling 45:00–51:00: The origin of The Trump I Know & White House access 51:00–58:00: Behind-the-scenes stories from the Trump documentary 58:00–01:03:00: Reflections on purpose, calling, and media impact 01:03:00–End: What's next for Joe & how storytelling brings hope I Can Only Imagine Movie Woodlawn Movie Unplanned Movie The Trump I Know Documentary Why You Should ListenTop 10 TakeawaysChapter MarkingsLinks Mentioned

Shae jumps on this episode with Jeff and TSmith to give a recap of his season, and some summer plans. The three of them proceed to cover some interesting topics brought up from the team riders. Which opened up some pretty wild thoughts, and possibly even some controversial hot takes. Let us know your thoughts!Check out NEW SledSend Merch Here

In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mompodcast, host Shannon Urquiola breaks down one of the most misunderstood challenges many moms face—why their autistic child seems to ignore them or tunethem out.Whether your child is a toddler, a teen, or somewhere inbetween, attention to people is a skill that doesn't always come naturally.Shannon explains why this happens, especially in children with both autism and ADHD, and shares practical, everyday strategies to help your child begin noticing, responding to, and connecting with you more consistently.You'll learn:Why attention to people is critical for learningWhat to do when your child seems more engaged with objects or screensSimple ways to build attention without pressure or power strugglesHow to meet your child where they are—and build from thereThis episode is full of relatable examples and guidanceto help you feel more equipped and less alone. Because your child isn't ignoring you on purpose—it's a skill gap. And together, we'll work on it.

Matt and Abby sit down for a lighthearted round of Agree to Disagree—and the tea is hot. From PDA and bedtime arguments to joint bank accounts and saying "I love you" too much, they share their takes (and call each other out) with lots of laughs along the way. Does Matt really think he's the more jealous one? And who actually wears the pants in this relationship? This episode is sponsored by Mixtiles, Zocdoc & Smalls. Mixtiles: Get 35% off on all orders above $139 with code UNPLANNED at Mixtiles.com/UNPLANNED #Mixtilespod Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Smalls: For a limited time only, get 35% off Smalls plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to https://Smalls.com and use code UNPLANNED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's the Domino Content Workflow I told you about: https://rachelpedersen.clickfunnels.com/content-domino  —------------------------------ Want to grow your business without the overwhelm?  I've got tons of free business and marketing resources packed with strategies you can start using right now: https://beacons.ai/themrspedersen Ready for a deeper dive? My book (yep, it's a USA Today Best Seller!) breaks down exactly how to get there: https://hayhs.com/u_pp_hc_az From Welfare to 8 Figures | Hay House Author | Marketing Strategist | Mom of 3 ❤️ —------------------------------ Hi, I'm Rachel Pedersen.  Some people call me the Queen of Social Media... but I didn't start there. My story isn't a straight line. It's a rollercoaster filled with mistakes, lessons, wins, and growth.  Here's a little bit of the backstory:  2010: Became a mom at 21. Unplanned, unprepared, but determined. 2011: Became an alcoholic single mom on welfare. Rock bottom? Pretty much. 2012: Enrolled in hair school to turn my life around. Graduated with 5 job offers from the top salons in my city. 2013: Landed a job at a top salon. It felt like the start of something new. 2014: Met my husband. Married him 13 days later (yep, 13 days). 2015: We had another baby and both changed careers. Life kept evolving. 2016: Got my first real social media management client, got sober, and went viral—all in the same year. 2017: Replaced my 9-5 income, resigned, and retired my husband too. Freedom tasted good. 2018: Crossed $1,000,000 in my business and welcomed baby #3. Growth in business and family. 2019: Built a second business to $1,000,000. Turns out lightning can strike twice. 2020: Hired my dream team and scaled both businesses to 7 figures. Leadership became my new obsession. 2021: Landed a dream book deal with Hay House and gave a TEDx Talk. A surreal “pinch me” year. 2022: Hit a wall. Complete mental breakdown. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Faced my trauma, did the hard healing work, and came out stronger. 2023: Began writing fiction books with my husband - and testing out more creative marketing campaigns. Went mega-viral multiple times, too! 2024: Started our consulting company, Pelanora, and scaled some pretty cool businesses.  2025: About to be the most exciting year yet! Today, I run multiple 7-figure businesses, help entrepreneurs scale without losing their sanity, and teach marketing strategies that actually work. No gimmicks, no sleazy tactics, just authentic growth. Success isn't about having a perfect story - it's about writing your own, one messy, beautiful chapter at a time. Here are my marketing resources packed with strategies you can start using right now: https://beacons.ai/themrspedersen    

Crisis planning should be non-negotiable for every business owner, regardless of age or company size. On today's episode with Brian Nolan we  discuss why having a comprehensive crisis plan isn't just about preparing for worst-case scenarios, but a strategic tool that protects your business, provides peace of mind, and ensures your team (and family) can confidently navigate unexpected challenges in your absence.

A husband and wife with no personality and very little chemistry host a popular podcast that “dives into genuine conversations” and blah blah blah. How do shows like this catch on?? This specific episode only caught our attention because their guest is Shauna Rae, a 25 year old woman who looks 10 and they have to tap dance around the fact that she's predator bait.  Christian Bladt and Jenny Jingles join the show to try to figure out why Abby is even on the show. We check out the latest video from Patrick Michael about Mitch Hedberg which was designed to get viewers to tell him he's dumb in the comments section. Mission accomplished. Pod Meets World had a guest on who they hate and they had it out on the show. Scorch's business model is even dumber than you think. Opie had his most popular stream of the year but only because Anthony sent thousands of people to watch. We finish up with Internet News and your voicemails. Christian Bladt - https://www.youtube.com/@thebladtcast3174/ Support us, get bonus episodes, and watch live every Saturday and Wednesday: http://bit.ly/watp-patreon https://watp.supercast.tech/ Come to Hackamania May 9-11 in Las Vegas with promo code WATP – https://hackamania.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After five months away from the podcast, Nicki is finally back—and wow, has life been loud. In this episode, she's opening up about where she's been, what's been going on behind the scenes, and why the pause was necessary. From personal challenges to unexpected turns, and what the Lord is teaching her through Abraham, she's sharing it all with honesty and heart. Whether you've been waiting for a new episdoe or just tuning in, thank you for being here. Let's catch up and look ahead—because this podcast journey isn't over, it's just getting real.  

We sat down with Dr. Julie Smith — a New York Times bestselling author and psychologist whose mental health content has helped millions navigate anxiety and depression. In this conversation, we talk postpartum identity, mom guilt, why your emotions might be lying to you, and how to use comparison well. This episode is sponsored by Hiya and ZocDoc. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mom-guilt BANISHMENT guide: https://www.momguiltbegone.com/cheat-sheet  Want to grow your business without the overwhelm?  I've got tons of free business and marketing resources packed with strategies you can start using right now: https://beacons.ai/themrspedersen Ready for a deeper dive? My book (yep, it's a USA Today Best Seller!) breaks down exactly how to get there: https://hayhs.com/u_pp_hc_az From Welfare to 8 Figures | Hay House Author | Marketing Strategist | Mom of 3 ❤️ —------------------------------ Hi, I'm Rachel Pedersen.  Some people call me the Queen of Social Media... but I didn't start there. My story isn't a straight line. It's a rollercoaster filled with mistakes, lessons, wins, and growth.  Here's a little bit of the backstory:  2010: Became a mom at 21. Unplanned, unprepared, but determined. 2011: Became an alcoholic single mom on welfare. Rock bottom? Pretty much. 2012: Enrolled in hair school to turn my life around. Graduated with 5 job offers from the top salons in my city. 2013: Landed a job at a top salon. It felt like the start of something new. 2014: Met my husband. Married him 13 days later (yep, 13 days). 2015: We had another baby and both changed careers. Life kept evolving. 2016: Got my first real social media management client, got sober, and went viral—all in the same year. 2017: Replaced my 9-5 income, resigned, and retired my husband too. Freedom tasted good. 2018: Crossed $1,000,000 in my business and welcomed baby #3. Growth in business and family. 2019: Built a second business to $1,000,000. Turns out lightning can strike twice. 2020: Hired my dream team and scaled both businesses to 7 figures. Leadership became my new obsession. 2021: Landed a dream book deal with Hay House and gave a TEDx Talk. A surreal “pinch me” year. 2022: Hit a wall. Complete mental breakdown. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Faced my trauma, did the hard healing work, and came out stronger. 2023: Began writing fiction books with my husband - and testing out more creative marketing campaigns. Went mega-viral multiple times, too! 2024: Started our consulting company, Pelanora, and scaled some pretty cool businesses.  2025: About to be the most exciting year yet! Today, I run multiple 7-figure businesses, help entrepreneurs scale without losing their sanity, and teach marketing strategies that actually work. No gimmicks, no sleazy tactics, just authentic growth. Success isn't about having a perfect story - it's about writing your own, one messy, beautiful chapter at a time. Here are my marketing resources packed with strategies you can start using right now: https://beacons.ai/themrspedersen    

Learn about The Content Syndicate - my hands on mastermind/mentorship program:  https://www.contentvortexchallenge.com/join-the-syndicate Want to grow your business without the overwhelm?  I've got tons of free business and marketing resources packed with strategies you can start using right now: https://beacons.ai/themrspedersen   Ready for a deeper dive? My book (yep, it's a USA Today Best Seller!) breaks down exactly how to get there: https://hayhs.com/u_pp_hc_az   From Welfare to 8 Figures | Hay House Author | Marketing Strategist | Mom of 3 ❤️   Hi, I'm Rachel Pedersen.    Some people call me the Queen of Social Media... but I didn't start there. My story isn't a straight line. It's a rollercoaster filled with mistakes, lessons, wins, and growth.    Here's a little bit of the backstory:    2010: Became a mom at 21. Unplanned, unprepared, but determined. 2011: Became an alcoholic single mom on welfare. Rock bottom? Pretty much. 2012: Enrolled in hair school to turn my life around. Graduated with 5 job offers from the top salons in my city. 2013: Landed a job at a top salon. It felt like the start of something new. 2014: Met my husband. Married him 13 days later (yep, 13 days). 2015: We had another baby and both changed careers. Life kept evolving. 2016: Got my first real social media management client, got sober, and went viral—all in the same year. 2017: Replaced my 9-5 income, resigned, and retired my husband too. Freedom tasted good. 2018: Crossed $1,000,000 in my business and welcomed baby #3. Growth in business and family. 2019: Built a second business to $1,000,000. Turns out lightning can strike twice. 2020: Hired my dream team and scaled both businesses to 7 figures. Leadership became my new obsession. 2021: Landed a dream book deal with Hay House and gave a TEDx Talk. A surreal “pinch me” year. 2022: Hit a wall. Complete mental breakdown. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Faced my trauma, did the hard healing work, and came out stronger. 2023: Began writing fiction books with my husband - and testing out more creative marketing campaigns. Went mega-viral multiple times, too! 2024: Started our consulting company, Pelanora, and scaled some pretty cool businesses.  2025: About to be the most exciting year yet!   Today, I run multiple 7-figure businesses, help entrepreneurs scale without losing their sanity, and teach marketing strategies that actually work. No gimmicks, no sleazy tactics, just authentic growth.   Because success isn't about having a perfect story - it's about writing your own, one messy, beautiful chapter at a time.   Here are my marketing resources packed with strategies you can start using right now: https://beacons.ai/themrspedersen   

Abby's two sisters-in-law are expecting babies! In this episode, Abby catches up with Abigail and Addy to chat about all things pregnancy—from early signs to setting limits on personal topics (especially with in-laws). And the sisters have a lively debate about whether it's “cheating” to find out the baby's gender before birth. This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/unplanned or use promo code UNPLANNED at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Sylvester's journey into motherhood was anything but traditional. Pregnant at 17 by a 29-year-old, she was fully set on giving her baby up for adoption—until one life-changing moment in the hospital. From working as a stripper as a minor to selling pills at the club, Danielle opens up about her past, the struggles of young motherhood, and how she turned it all around. We dive into everything: her complicated relationship with Thyri's father, the night she accidentally left her daughter in the car, and how she became TikTok's favorite mom. This episode is sponsored by Smalls, Revolve and ZocDoc. Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to https://Smalls.com and use code UNPLANNED Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Griffin's binky is officially gone… In today's episode, we talk about saying goodbye to his last baby habit, Abby accidentally hitting a parked car (while someone was inside), and the nightmare of losing our luggage. Plus, an unhinged interaction with an officer aggressively blowing a whistle at Abby. This episode is sponsored by RocketMoney, Chime an Nutrafol. RocketMoney: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Chime: Turn your everyday purchases and on time payments into steps toward your financial goals with Chime's Secured Credit Builder Visa Credit Card. Get started today https://chime.com/UNPLANNED. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a single behaviour predict divorce with 93.6% accuracy? According to body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, yes. In this episode, we unpack the silent cues that can make or break your marriage, the three fights every couple has, and why resentment is the real relationship killer. Plus, Vanessa shares how Botox might actually change your emotions, her journey from awkwardness to confidence, and the surprising science behind listening. This episode is sponsored by Chime, Hungryroot & Hiya. Chime: Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Get started today https://chime.com/UNPLANNED. Hungryroot: Visit https://hungryroot.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abbey Romeo stole hearts on Love on the Spectrum, and today, she's opening up about growing up with autism, her dream of getting married, and why she's never having kids. She reflects on feeling isolated as a child, finding love with David, and how she sees marriage as becoming a princess. Plus, Abbey's mom gets emotional as she shares her biggest fear for Abbey's future. This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain, Needed, Liquid IV and BetterHelp. Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/unplanned or use promo code UNPLANNED at checkout. Needed: Head to https://thisisneeded.com and use code UNPLANNED for 20% off your first order. LiquidIV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt puts Abby in the hot seat with the most uncomfortable questions guys are too afraid to ask. From whether a C-section is “cheating birth” to if she'd remarry if Matt died, nothing is off-limits. They also debate why women say one thing but mean another, why asking “are you on your period?” is a terrible idea, and Abby's honest take on what romance really looks like. This Episode is sponsored by AdoreMe, RokcetMoney, Outschool and Nutrafol. Adoreme: For bra and panty sets for as low as $19.95, head to https://AdoreMe.com RocketMoney: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Outschool: If you want to try Outschool, you can now get $20 off your child' s first class or tutoring session at https://Outschool.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNED for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices