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What if bravery isn't something you're born with?What if it's something you choose?In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I'm joined by Broadway actress, bestselling author, success coach, and host of the Unstoppably Creative Podcast, Leslie Becker, for a conversation about the beliefs we carry—and the bravery it can take to question them.Leslie spent years believing she simply wasn't brave. Her sister, she thought, had gotten the “brave gene.” She also loved acting but was afraid to claim it as a career, convinced she wasn't good at auditions and unsure she could actually make a living doing what she loved.Eventually, she began to see those thoughts for what they were: beliefs, not facts.That opened up a conversation between us about the stories we tell ourselves, where those stories come from, and how easily they can become part of our identity without our even realizing it.Leslie uses the metaphor of a coat—a role or belief we put on because of our experiences, expectations, or what others have told us about who we are. We can wear that coat for so long that we forget to ask: Is this actually mine?Sometimes we have to walk down a path before we can recognize that it isn't ours.And maybe that recognition is part of living a brave life.In this conversation, we explore:Why bravery may be a choice rather than a personality traitHow limiting beliefs can quietly become part of our identityLeslie's “Gotcha Exercise” for catching the conversations we repeatedly have with ourselvesWhy replacing an old belief requires practice—not a one-and-done affirmationHow to ask, Where did this belief come from? Is it mine or someone else's?Why transitions can force us to reconsider who we are nowThe bravery required to admit when a path no longer belongs to usWhy creativity exists in all of us—even if we don't consider ourselves “creative”How our creative gifts can find expression through art, business, problem-solving, performance, or simply the way we liveWhat it means to become unstoppably creative, even when we're scaredAnd when I ask Leslie what she would tell her 20-something self, her answer brings us right back to where we began:You are way more brave than you realize you are.About Leslie BeckerLeslie Becker is a Broadway actress of 25 years, bestselling author of The Organized Actor®, host of the Unstoppably Creative Podcast, and a top success coach for creatives.With a 30-year career in the industry, Leslie has consistently offered books, courses, coaching, and digital tools for actors and entrepreneurs while continuing her own unstoppably creative journey. Whether helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses or bringing bold, creative experiences to light, Leslie is a force to help others build a business and a life that is unapologetically their own.Connect with LeslieWebsite:https://lesliebecker.comThe Organized Actor®:https://organizedactor.comFree Gotcha Exercise Guide:https://lesliebecker.com/landing/gotcha-exerciseInstagram:https://instagram.com/thelesliebeckerLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelesliebecker/Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/thelesliebeckerYouTube / Unstoppably Creative:https://www.youtube.com/@unstoppablycreativeEmail: Leslie@LeslieBecker.comLeslie's Upcoming Fetching Water ConcertLeslie is continuing her own unstoppably creative journey with Fetching Water, a musical she wrote with collaborator Michael Hunsaker.On September 12 in Nashville, Leslie will present a 45-minute concert presentation of songs from the musical at Analog at the Hutton Hotel.Concert Information & Tickets:https://www.analognashville.com/events/nmtn-presents-the-first-stage-3/Follow Fetching Water on Instagram:https://instagram.com/fetchingwaterthemusicalThree Takeaways1. Bravery isn't necessarily something we have. It's something we practice.2. Not every belief we carry belongs to us.3. Creativity doesn't disappear just because we stop calling ourselves creative.

Shawn Singh was managing 40–50 people at a fintech by day and building a copper drinkware brand between 5pm and 7pm every night. Then Valentine's Day 2025 hit,250 orders landed over a single weekend, and he and his wife packed every one of them on the living room floor, with 10 pallets of stock stacked in the garagebehind them.In this episode, Shawn joins Ryan Martin (Host and Founder of Remarkable Digital) to unpack how Copper Culture went froman off-the-shelf Shopify theme to a multi-market brand selling into Australia,the US and 17 duty-free markets, and why he'd rather be the best copper drinkware brand outside India than the biggest.It's an honest one: the money lost learning Meta, the 51% jump in the copper price over 12 months, and a live teardown of a supplier sample that scored "7.5 out of 10" and still got rejected.WHAT WE COVER• Why a lunch-and-learn from the Arms of Eve founders was the final push to quit the day job• Building to a few million in lifetime sales on a default Shopify theme• Google first, Meta second: why it took 18–24 months to tame the beast, and what it cost along the way• The Valentine's gift set that changed everything, no discount, just better packaging and a message flip from "you need a copper bottle" to "give your loved ones a copper bottle"• The UGC engine: triggering review requests 48 hours after delivery (not 14 or 21 days) and offering a coupon to upgrade a text review to video• The real science of copper: antimicrobial to 99%+ within three hours, plus the copper toxicity warning Shawn puts on every box• Copper up 51% in 12 months, 300g in a bottle and up to a kilo in a dispenser, how Copper Culture protected margin without passing on the full increase• Manufacturing in India's copper cottage industry: why a supplier that tripled output still can't keep up with a business that grew 6x• Testing new markets and SKUs: 200-300 unit runs, six-week sell-through rules, and why Moscow mule mugs fly in Australia but not the US• Why a real-time profit dashboard is the first thing Shawn checks every morning (and the mate who did $25k in revenue for $800 profit)CHAPTERS00:00 – Cold open01:27 – Welcome: Shawn Singh, Copper Culture01:57 – Rebuilding the site with Clever Conversions02:11 – The first website his wife designed, and the millions it carried04:42 – Fintech by day, ecommerce by night05:36 – The Arms of Eve lunch-and-learn that changed everything06:00 – Google traction first, then 18–24 months learning Meta07:20 – Valentine's Day 2025: 250 orders packed in the living room10:22 – The copper pitch — and the toxicity warning11:47 – How to actually use a copper bottle day to day12:50 – Hammered vs polished, and why hammering matters13:37 – Indian grandparents, an Ayurvedic practitioner, and terrible Amazon bottles15:32 – The Valentine's gift set and the AOV unlock16:49 – Demand capture on Google vs demand generation on Meta18:01 – In-house, offshore, then Swann Studio19:46 – The UGC machine: the 48-hour post-delivery review trigger23:19 – Copper up 51%: margins, pricing and a lower CAC26:11 – Live sample teardown: what a 7.5/10 looks like30:28 – How a copper jug is actually made, from Chilean copper up31:46 – Supplier at 3x, business at 6x: pre-orders and air freight33:46 – Australia, the US, and 17 duty-free markets (Dubai and Saudi next)34:56 – Expanding the range: 200–300 unit tests and fast-moving SKUs36:13 – Real-time profit, channel decisions and a creative backlogLINKSCopper Culture: https://copperculture.com.auClever Conversions (Ilan Hurwitz): [https://cleverconversions.com.au/]Swann Studio: https://swan.studio/BeProfit: https://beprofit.coEnjoyed this one? Follow the eCommerce Aus Podcast and leave a review it helps more Aussie founders find the show.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Alison Answers, Alison sits down with Cheryl Donaldson, a therapist, leadership expert, global lecturer, and author of the guided journal Lead From the Soul, for a powerful conversation about what it means to reconnect with your soul and lead your life from that deeper place.Cheryl explains the soul as the truest part of ourselves. The place where we connect to meaning, hope, compassion, courage, clarity, calm, and something bigger than us.Together, Alison and Cheryl talk about the wounds, experiences, conditioning, shame, grief, fear, and protective parts that can cover that place inside of us and make us feel like we have lost ourselves.This conversation is deeply personal for Alison, as she shares what it felt like after losing her husband and realizing there were moments when she could not “get back to Alison.”You'll hear:What it really means to lead from the soulHow pain, grief, and life experiences can disconnect us from ourselvesWhy healing often begins with compassion, not criticismHow Internal Family Systems can help us understand the parts of us that are trying to protect usWhy some behaviors that look unhealthy may have started as protectionHow therapists, parents, and leaders can hold hope for someone until they can hold it for themselvesWhy connection is essential in parenting, leadership, and healingHow to help children build identity and self-worth from the inside outWhat it means to stop letting outside evidence define who you areHow to begin finding your way back to your truest selfIf you have ever felt buried under grief, shame, anxiety, expectations, or the weight of what life has done to you, this conversation is a reminder that you are still in there.You are not gone.There is a deeper place within you that can still be reached, strengthened, and led from.In this episode:00:00 What does it mean to lead from the soul?00:50 Meet Cheryl Donaldson03:00 Raising emotionally intelligent children04:48 Getting to the heart of what activates us07:06 Cheryl's path into soul work09:36 When someone needs you to sit with their soul12:52 What is the soul?15:04 Alison opens up about losing herself after grief16:18 How to strengthen the soul17:58 Holding hope for someone who has lost it21:38 Leaving your burdens in the room23:35 Internal Family Systems and soul work27:34 Understanding the parts that protect us31:08 Compassion, forgiveness, and self-understanding34:07 The deeper place beyond yourself36:19 Living from a surrendered and purposeful state37:07 Why some people become deeper after pain39:22 Alison's viral conversation about suicide46:04 Finding peace by connecting with the soul47:46 How leaders can lead from the soul50:16 Why connection comes before correction52:21 How childhood labels shape identity53:31 Choosing how you see your own value56:05 Breaking the evidence that says you are not enough01:00:06 A simple way to reconnect with your soul01:01:43 Alison's experience meeting her higher selfConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison's book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources:Lager Counseling ServicesCall: 516-221-2123Text: (914) 363-0381Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org

What's up, guys? Today I'm hitting you with a truly essential conversation featuring Andrew Bustamante. This guy's not just a former covert CIA intelligence officer—he's become one of the most sought-after experts on modern espionage, national security, and global power. With everything that's exploding right now between the U.S., Iran, China, and Russia, I could not wait to get his perspective.Andrew is breaking down how the new world order is shaping up in real time—why China's playing a long, strategic game, what the real stakes are in the U.S.-Iran conflict, and how economic warfare and public perception matter more than ever. If you've ever wondered what global power really means today, or how to navigate a world that's changing at crazy speed, this episode will give you the frameworks and mental models you need to make sense of it all.I hope you guys get as much out of this episode as I did recording it with Andrew. If you find it valuable, please drop us a review—it's the best way to support the show and make sure we continue to bring bold, unfiltered conversations right to you. I'm Tom Bilyeu, and welcome to Impact Theory.00:00 - Welcome and intro: Why meeting with Andrew Bustamante was urgent with global tensions00:20 - What China Learned While US Fights Iran05:24 - The global scramble: How 157 countries are hedging against US dollar and US tech; why the “portfolio split” just got real09:06 - The “Suez Canal moment” for the US: Why losing grip in the Strait of Hormuz is historic19:15 - How global perception shifts when threats (“economic D-Day”, anyone?) become empty—China's new confidence in resisting American pressure31:08 - From American Dream to “Red Dream”: How Xi Jinping's CCP is remaking global aspirations, and the chilling influence on wavering democracies40:45 - Why China WANTS conflict close to its home turf (South China Sea)—and what happens if the US ever takes the bait53:21 - Does China see itself in decline? The real calculus behind demographics, technology, and whether they're just waiting for the world to come back to themWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To FounderSign up for my AI Masterclass: AI MasterclassFOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuCash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod*Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosure.Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodWhatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact ATT Business: Switch to AT&T Business at https://business.att.comPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For working moms, the line between work and home can feel almost invisible. Parenting tasks enter the workday, professional responsibilities follow us home, and the mental tabs rarely close.Tiffany Sauder reflects on research about working parents and the personal choices behind the statistics. She explains why the challenge may be bigger than time management. When women stop dreaming, expect perfection from every pursuit, or make being needed part of their identity, the result can feel like a problem of the soul.She also examines the hidden cost of carrying the mental load, filtering every interaction through a role, and moving too quickly to experience life fully. Creating white space can feel uncomfortable, but it gives us room to grow alongside our families instead of losing ourselves within the responsibilities we carry.The conversation closes with a reminder Tiffany received as a young working mother: Do not let your career make your most personal decisions for you. Slow down, imagine the life you want 20 years from now, and allow that future to inform the choices you make today.What You'll LearnWhy working moms may stop dreamingHow achievement can work against usWhy the mental load becomes an identityWhat white space makes possibleTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:29) The lunch that changed how she thinks about family size(02:14) Pew's big finding: work and home have no boundary anymore(05:10) Two-career homes outnumber one-income homes(06:58) The real problem isn't time anymore(09:45) Why achievers can't settle for just a little(11:23) Why we hoard the mental load as our identity(15:33) How being seen only as "mom" limits your relationships(17:22) Training your brain for better decisions(21:24) The data on why fear fades as kids get older(23:47) Don't let your career decide For more from Tiffany:Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauderLearn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode: Created in partnership with Share Your Genius www.shareyourgenius.com Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

Le Tour de Femme is more than a women's bike ride.In this episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport talks with Catherine Davis and Nesha Daubenspeck about the story and mission behind Le Tour de Femme—a cycling event created to both empower women to explore cycling and support women going through cancer.Catherine's connection to the event is especially powerful: she discovered Le Tour de Femme in a breast cancer support group and completed her first ride in 2009 while undergoing chemotherapy.We talk about:• How Le Tour de Femme began • Catherine's journey from rider to event leadership • Why women-centered cycling communities matter • Using cycling to build confidence and connection • Supporting women navigating cancer • The event's new chapter with One of Us • Why you don't have to be an experienced cyclist to find your place in the sportWhether you've been riding for years or are wondering if cycling could be for you, this conversation is a reminder of just how powerful movement and community can be.Learn more here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/le-tour-de-femme-womens-cycling-cancer-community/ Learn more about our Fall Women's Endurance Athlete Retreat here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/triathlon-training-camp/#womens-retreatRegister to ride here: https://www.letourdefemme.orgWant a supportive endurance community of your own? Learn about The Endurance Edge Group Training & Club: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/group-triathlon-training-club/Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day? Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately. Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  Support the show

Does it feel like your kid is pulling away? Always closing their door, avoiding you, or talking to you only when they have to? For neurodiverse families, this shift often comes from normal development colliding with an already taxed parent-child relationship. In this episode, Elaine and Diane dig into where that disconnect happens and what actually works to rebuild trust and connection with your kid. They unpack the shift from "I'm afraid for you" to "I believe in you," and why that one mindset change can transform your dynamic. If you've been feeling shut out, this is your on-ramp back in.What to expect in this episode:Why a teenager pulling away and closing their door is often a normal part of development, not necessarily a red flagHow the parent's role as "director" can create a second layer of disconnection on top of natural individuationA reframe of "trust" as a felt sense of safety and comfort, not just honesty or truth-tellingA practical mindset shift — "I believe in you" instead of "I'm afraid for you" — and why it changes how our kids experience usWhy creating space for an uncertain (but very possible) positive future can help you calm enough to make reconnection possibleDownload free guide: Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex KidsConnect with ImpactParents: InstagramFacebookLinkedInSubstack

What if recovery isn't about getting around our pain—but learning how to be with what we feel?In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, Yo welcomes Lisa Ketcham-Hendrickson, somatic nurse coach and founder of Human Recovery.Drawing on more than 30 years in emergency and trauma nursing—as well as her own journey through profound loss—Lisa integrates nervous-system regulation, yoga, breathwork, somatic practices, grief work, and wellness coaching.Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is a process of coming home to ourselves—remembering the innate wholeness that has always existed beneath our conditioning, protective patterns, and the roles we have learned to carry.Five years ago, Lisa's understanding of trauma and grief became deeply personal when she lost her two oldest sons eight months apart to suicide and addiction. What followed was a healing journey that transformed not only how she understood grief, but how she understood recovery itself.At the center of Lisa's work is a simple but powerful idea:We can't heal what we don't feel.Together, Yo and Lisa explore what it means to come home to ourselves—to notice what is happening in our bodies, sit with discomfort rather than automatically avoid it, and learn to trust ourselves as a safe place again.They also explore grief beyond the loss of someone we love. Grief can accompany transitions, changing identities, ancestral wounds, letting go of old coping mechanisms, and even experiences we consider joyful.And perhaps surprisingly, making room for grief may actually expand our capacity for joy.In This Episode, We Explore:Why trauma and addiction can be connected through our desire to numb discomfortWhat it means to “come home” to ourselvesWhy we can't heal what we don't allow ourselves to feelThe grief involved in letting go of coping mechanisms that once helped us surviveHow we can honor what once protected us even when it no longer serves usWhy grief can accompany transitions—including joyful onesHow making room for grief may deepen our capacity for joyThe importance of community in healing and recoveryAncestral grief and the many forms grief can takeBecoming a safe space for our inner childHow our bodies can help us recognize a nervous-system responseLisa's sensory-journaling practice and the grounding question: “Am I safe?”Breathwork and somatic practices that can help us reconnect with our bodiesWhy healing and recovery are ongoing practices rather than destinationsAbout Lisa Ketcham-HendricksonLisa Ketcham-Hendrickson is a somatic nurse coach and founder of Human Recovery. Through Human Recovery, Lisa hopes to build community and create greater awareness of grief as a powerful and necessary part of healing. Her integrative coaching program is designed for people who are ready to come home to themselves beneath the conditioning, roles, and protective patterns they have learned to carry.Connect with LisaHuman Recovery: www.humanrecovery.lifeEmail: lisa@humanrecovery.lifeInstagram: @human.recovery.llcFacebook: Lisa Ketcham-HendricksonUpcoming Opportunities to Connect with LisaSeptember 11–13: Keynote speaker at the Denver Yoga SummitBeginning September 22: The Wild Edge of Sorrow — Embodied Book ClubNovember 12: New group cohort of the Human Recovery coaching programResource MentionedFrancis Weller — The Wild Edge of SorrowConnect With Girl, Take the Lead!

What do you do when the weight you're carrying feels too heavy to move on your own?In this powerful message from Shepherdsville, Kentucky, we continue looking at Newton's Laws of Motion and what they can teach us about faith, life, relationships, and following Jesus.Newton's Second Law tells us that the heavier an object is, the more force it takes to move it. The same can be true in our lives. Some things are easy to change. Other things—grief, shame, trauma, broken relationships, addiction, fear, disappointment, and family patterns—can feel incredibly heavy.And sometimes, simply trying harder isn't enough.Through the story of the Apostle Paul and his “thorn in the flesh” in 2 Corinthians 12, we're reminded that God's answer isn't always to immediately remove the burden. Sometimes His answer is to give us the grace and strength to keep moving while we carry it.“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”This message is about God's grace, Christian faith, emotional healing, spiritual growth, community, vulnerability, and learning that we were never meant to carry every burden alone.Whether you're joining us from Shepherdsville, Louisville, Lebanon Junction, Bullitt County, or somewhere else in Kentucky, this message is an encouragement to stop pretending that everything is fine, recognize what you're carrying, invite the right people into your life, and take your next faithful step.You may not be able to change everything today.But you can move.And you don't have to move alone.In This Episode, We Talk About:Newton's Second Law of Motion and what it teaches us about lifeWhy some problems require more than simply “trying harder”What it means when life feels too heavy to carryPaul's “thorn in the flesh” in 2 Corinthians 12“My grace is sufficient for you”Why weakness doesn't disqualify you from God's powerThe connection between faith, grace, and personal growthWhy we should be careful about giving simple answers to complicated painHow grief, shame, trauma, fear, rejection, and disappointment can affect usWhy we need other people to help us carry life's burdensGalatians 6:2 and the call to carry one another's burdensWhy you need to name the burden you're carryingWhy vulnerability is an important part of healing and spiritual growthHow to take one faithful step forwardWhy slow movement is still movementLearning to surrender what you cannot carry on your ownWhy God's grace is greater than our past, failures, shame, and weaknessFive Practical Steps From This Message1. Name it.What exactly are you carrying? You cannot surrender what you refuse to name.2. Share it.Invite the right person into the struggle—a pastor, counselor, friend, family member, or community.3. Take one step.You don't have to fix everything today. Take the next faithful step.4. Surrender it.Recognize that some things are too heavy to carry in your own strength.5. Keep moving.Three steps forward and one step back is still movement. Don't confuse slow movement with no movement.Scripture Mentioned2 Corinthians 12:8–10 — God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness.Galatians 6:2 — Carry each other's burdens.Romans 5:20 — Where sin increased, grace increased all the more.A Message for Anyone Carrying Something HeavyYou don't have to become strong enough for God to use you.You don't have to hide your weakness for God to love you.And you don't have to carry everything alone.Your weakness is not greater than His power.Your failure is not greater than His mercy.Your shame is not greater than His love.Your past is not greater than His grace.The question is:What have you been trying to move in your own strength that God is asking you to place under His grace?What do you need to name?What do you need to surrender?What do you need to share?What is your next faithful step?

Send us Fan MailThe Easiest Way to Avoid ThinkingWhen did disagreeing with someone become enough to decide that they're stupid, evil, or simply not worth listening to?That's something I've been thinking about a lot lately.In this episode of Kyle Talks, I talk about my frustration with the way we increasingly handle disagreement. Too often, it seems like the moment someone holds an opinion we strongly disagree with, we stop engaging with what they actually believe and start attacking the person who believes it.And honestly?That's the easy way out.It takes very little effort to say, "They're stupid."It takes much more effort to ask:Why do they believe that?What experiences brought them there? What information are they looking at? Where do I think their reasoning falls short? And can I actually explain why I believe they're wrong?That's the kind of disagreement I want to encourage on Kyle Talks.This isn't an argument that every idea is harmless or that every opinion deserves endless consideration. Some beliefs and actions are genuinely dangerous, and there are moments when society needs to stand together and clearly reject them.But even then, simply insulting people isn't enough.If we want to change minds, improve our communities, and create a healthier culture, we have to be willing to do the harder work.In this episode, we explore:Why we've become so quick to equate disagreement with stupidity or bad characterThe difference between challenging an idea and attacking a personWhy calling someone "stupid" often allows us to avoid actually engaging with their argumentWhy understanding someone's position doesn't mean agreeing with itWhen disagreement crosses into genuinely dangerous territoryWhy some ideas need to be challenged firmly rather than simply dismissedWhat productive disagreement actually requires from usWhy intellectual humility is not the same thing as weaknessHow doing the harder work of conversation can create real changeYou don't have to agree with someone.You don't have to pretend every idea is equally valid.And you don't have to abandon your convictions.But if we're going to disagree, let's actually disagree.Let's ask questions.Let's understand the argument.Let's challenge the reasoning.Let's explain why we think someone is wrong.And let's stop pretending that calling someone stupid is the same thing as proving them wrong.Understanding does not equal agreement.That's the conversation.Intro: Head In The Clouds by Matthew MorelockOutro: Surfaces Type Beat - Jellyfish BeatsSupport the show

The rhythm of peace isn't found in carrying more.Anxiety has a way of convincing us that if we don't hold everything together, everything will fall apart. But God never asked us to carry what He has already promised to carry Himself.In this episode, Angie concludes the Cast Your Cares study and the Talk to Your Triggers series by exploring Isaiah 46:4. This conversation reminds us that peace isn't achieved by trying harder, but instead is found by repeatedly returning our fears, worries, and burdens to the faithful God who sustains, carries, and rescues His people.What you'll hear in this week's episodeWhat it means that God promises to "carry" His peopleThe powerful contrast between the idols we carry and the God who carries usWhy anxiety requires us to repeat the rhythm of trust again and againA personal story about overloaded arms and the burdens we were never meant to holdThe encouragement that God faithfully sustains, strengthens, and rescues us throughout every season of lifeResourcesBible Study SessionsA four-week guided experience designed to help women study the Bible with more confidence and less overwhelm using the Step By Step method.Learn more here: Learn a Simple and Repeatable Bible Study MethodStep By Step Starter KitA simple, guided resource to help you open Scripture with confidence and study one verse at a time alongside the podcast.Download it for free here: Step By Step Starter KitVerse of the Week"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:4 (NIV)Connect with Angie & Steady Onhttps://www.livesteadyon.comTheme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

When did we become so frightened of getting things wrong?So many of us carry an inner critic that has been quietly collecting evidence for years.You can't draw.You're not creative.You're imagining it.You're not good enough.And eventually, without even realising it, we begin living within the boundaries those thoughts have created.In this episode of Soul Sync, I welcome back spiritual medium and artist Shelley Youell for a conversation that begins with spirit art but unfolds into something much bigger: creativity, self-expression, mediumship, confidence and the courage to discover your own way of working.Shelley shares how art became another language through which she could express and experience spirit — sometimes through colour, sometimes through portraiture and sometimes through simply allowing herself to create without knowing what the finished piece was supposed to become.We explore why creativity belongs to all of us, not simply people who consider themselves “artists”, and why the analytical mind can so easily interrupt both creativity and mediumship.Along the way, we talk about:The psychology of mediumship and why self-doubt is so commonHow a single thought can empower or disempower usWhy creativity is much bigger than artistic abilitySpirit art and communicating beyond wordsUsing colour and art as forms of expressionThe things we're told about ourselves that can stay with us for decadesPerfectionism and the fear of getting something wrongSitting in the power and allowing spirit to inspire the creative processAltered states and inspired artLearning how your mediumship works rather than copying somebody else'sWhy the analytical mind can interrupt spirit communicationSpirit portraiture and evidential information through artDeveloping your own relationship with colour in mediumshipWhy definitions can sometimes get in the way of feelingThe importance of playfulness, experimentation and joyAnd why perhaps we were never supposed to fit neatly into a box in the first placeOne of the things I loved most about this conversation was Shelley's reminder that development — spiritual or otherwise — isn't something we're supposed to endure.We're allowed to enjoy it.We're allowed to experiment.We're allowed to make something terrible.We're allowed to change our minds.We're allowed to colour the tree pink.And when that inner critic appears to explain all the reasons we shouldn't...perhaps we can lovingly tell it to be quiet for five minutes and see what happens.Because sometimes the things that bring us the greatest joy are the things we nearly talked ourselves out of trying.Connect with Shelley YouellShelley Youell is a spiritual medium, artist and teacher offering mediumship and psychic readings, spiritual assessments, aurograph readings, workshops and development courses.Website: https://www.shelleyyouell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleyyouell_medium/Connect with Soul SyncWebsite: https://www.jasonpaulmedium.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonpaulsoulsyncEmail: hello@jasonpaulmedium.comIf you have a story, experience, question or an idea that you think would make a great Soul Sync conversation, I would genuinely love to hear from you.You can get in touch at hello@jasonpaulmedium.com.And if you enjoy Soul Sync, please consider following the show and leaving a rating or review wherever you listen. It really does help more people discover these conversations and supports the continued growth of the podcast.Thank you, as always, for listening and for being part of Soul Sync.I'll soon be launching a new series of online classes and development circles — a global gathering for unfoldment, exploration and experiment. Together we'll creatively explore psychic awareness, mediumship, your own energy and the potential already within you.To be the first to hear about upcoming classes and circles, join the newsletter at jasonpaulmedium.com.Support the show

In this episode of Get to Know Your Vet, I sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson — a self-described “quiet rebel” whose lifelong curiosity has shaped a thoughtful, integrative approach to animal health.We talk about real food for dogs, raw and fresh feeding, homeopathy, the influence of the pet-food industry, and why consensus is not always the same as evidence. Dr. Nick shares how his upbringing, scientific training, and early experiences with holistic medicine led him to question conventional assumptions while staying grounded in curiosity, humility, and compassion.But this conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore vulnerability, fatherhood, personal growth, community, purpose, and the unexpected ways life's disappointments can guide us toward something better. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, honest reflections, and a simple invitation for every dog guardian: start small, pay attention, and bring a little more real food and joy into your dog's bowl.In this episode, we discuss:Why “consensus is not evidence”The case for real, fresh food in a dog's dietHow to begin adding fresh food safely and simplyHomeopathy, healing, and keeping an open—but discerning—mindThe influence of marketing on veterinary nutritionWhat vulnerability, community, and meaningful work can teach usWhy trusting yourself matters when caring for your dogTo learn more about holistic dog health, visit www.peterdobias.com for blogs, free resources, and natural supplements.Visit our website: https://peterdobias.com/ Visit us on social media: FacebookInstagramTwitter#DogHealth, #HolisticVet, #NaturalDogCare, #FreshFoodForDogs, #RawFeeding, #HolisticDogHealth, #DogNutrition, #IntegrativeVeterinaryMedicine, #PetWellness, #DrPeterDobias

Why is the single biggest barrier to having power…ourselves?How can you, as an HR professional step into your power?My guest on this episode is Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University and Author of 16 books including his latest one the “7 Rules of Power”:During our conversation Jeffrey and I discuss:Why he believes the single biggest barrier to having power is ourselvesWhy it is important that we own and tell our story, not let others tell it for usWhy he believes that being authentic and/or modest is terrible leadership advice Why networking is a super power and how to do it wellWhy he believes HR needs to raise the bar and step into their powerHis advice on how to deal with difficult leaders in positions of powerConnecting with Jeffrey PfefferConnect with Jeffrey Pfeffer on LinkedInLearn more about the Jeffrey's books, research, podcast and moreEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

What if the reason you haven't reached your goal has nothing to do with motivation? Would that make you happy or annoyed? Listen as our host, Diane Rolston, gets honest about something most coaches won't admit and reframes the entire conversation around what's actually keeping you stuck. She makes the case that you don't have a motivation problem at all, and that could be a big relief.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why motivation is a feeling, not a strategy and why you can't rely on it to carry a 6-month, 1-year, or 5-year goalThe book writing story: what Diane was missing that had nothing to do with motivation and what finally got it doneWhy losing motivation doesn't mean you picked the wrong goal, you're lazy, or you're failing. The first thing you're probably missing instead of motivation and why vague goals are impossible to act on no matter how inspired you feelThe comparison trap Diane fell into while managing a business with two kids under three and what her coach said that completely reframed itWhy we create plans for the fantasy version of our lives instead of our real ones and what it costs usWhy following through for someone else is so much easier than following through for yourself and how to use thatThe simple reframe: you don't have a motivation problem, you have a clarity, plan, or support problemComing up: She's Goaled Group Coaching Mastermind is opening in August 2026 for a September start. Learn more here: https://shes-goaled-coaching-mastermind.dynamicwomen.biz/Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

Homeowners insurance prices are up a whopping 24% since 2022. One in seven homeowners now has no insurance at all. In some parts of the country, companies aren't just raising rates -- they're refusing to write policies. Bob Litterman co-created the Black-Litterman model that the financial industry still uses to price risk, spent 23 years running risk at Goldman Sachs, and now chairs the Coalition for an Insurable Future. He joins Joe and OG on a special Thursday episode to explain what's actually happening, why it's not going to stop, and what you can do about it right now.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy the insurance market breaks down when probabilities stop being stable -- and how billion-dollar weather events went from three per year in the 1980s to 23 per year todayThe domino chain: how rising insurance costs in one ZIP code can drive down home values, freeze bank lending, shrink local businesses, and quietly hollow out an entire communityWhy this isn't 2008 -- and the one important way it's actually worse than what the mortgage crisis taught usWhy one in seven homeowners now carries no insurance at all -- and what that means for the next major weather eventThe 100-year flood problem: why homes built to withstand a once-in-a-century event are now getting hit every five to ten yearsWhat first-time homebuyers should ask that their realtor almost certainly won't bring up -- and why the insurance question is now as important as the mortgage rateHow to actually read your renewal letter: what to look for beyond the premium, what hidden changes insurance companies are legally required to disclose, and why your deductible may have quietly doubledOG's Claude trick: how he uploaded both his old and new policy documents, asked for the differences, and found actionable savings plus a jewelry rider gap he didn't know he hadWhy Bob says the real mispricing isn't in the insurance market -- it's in the pollution market -- and what that means for how this eventually gets resolvedThe risk management reframe: why thinking about insurance is the wrong starting point, and what to think about insteadWhy This Matters NowThis isn't an inflation blip. The risk is genuinely increasing, the models are being rewritten in real time, and the insurance companies pulling out of markets are the canary in the coal mine. The good news: there are specific things you can do right now -- at your house, with your policy, and in how you think about risk -- that most homeowners haven't done yet.From the BasementBob Litterman joins Joe and OG on a special Thursday episode to walk through the home insurance crisis from the inside -- the pricing models, the domino chain, the reinsurance squeeze, and the difference between a tail event and the slow-moving sea level rise underneath it. OG's takeaway: upload both your old and new policy to Claude and ask it to find the differences before your next renewal. Doug arrives with flood insurance trivia tied directly to the episode content. The Coalition for an Insurable Future, a nonpartisan cross-industry group, made this episode possible. Stacking Benjamins received compensation for this episode.Resources MentionedCoalition for an Insurable Future -- nonpartisan cross-industry group on climate and insurance risk; coalitionforaninsurablefuture.comBlack-Litterman Model -- referenced for Bob Litterman's background in risk pricingClimate Central -- tracks billion-dollar weather events annually; climatecentral.orgNational Flood Insurance Program -- referenced for the 1968 government backstop for flood risk; floodsmart.govSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week I'm joined by Marissa Peer, world-renowned therapist, bestselling author and founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy, and someone who has spent four decades helping people understand why they do what they do and how to change it permanently.We explore the brain, belief and what it really means to rewire the way you think, feel and live.Marissa Peer is one of the most sought-after therapists in the world, having worked with Olympic athletes, rock stars, royalty and CEOs. She is the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), combining hypnotherapy, NLP, CBT and neuroscience to create lasting change. She is the author of eight books including I Am Enough and has trained over 10,000 therapists across 170 countries.What we explore together:Why we keep going back to things we know are bad for usWhy 80% of people share one common belief that holds them backHow the words you use are literally shaping your biologyWhy your brain cannot hold conflicting beliefs and what to do about itHow visualisation during IVF can increase your chances of success by 50%What Rapid Transformational Therapy is and why it gets results where other methods don'tWhy happiness is not a destination and how to choose it right nowLove, Sarah Ann

Send us Fan MailGrab this week's free Episode Guide at michellenezat.com/541download — a one-page PDF that walks you through the Scriptures and Bible Interaction Tool Exercises from this episode so you can engage with God's Word for yourself.Josiah Queen's "demons" says darkness has to leave and fear doesn't get a home in your mind. But what happens if we don't tell those demons to run and hide?In this episode, we take the BITE of considering the opposite and let King Saul's story in 1 Samuel show us what it looks like to refuse to resist:Why reading in context (all the way back to 1 Samuel 8) reveals why the Spirit of the Lord departed from SaulHow Saul treated his calling as if it outranked his obedience—and why that's a warning for usWhy disobedience is still rebellion, even when we call it worshipHow the New Covenant doesn't soften the warning—but gives us what Saul never hadCome discover that resisting the devil isn't white-knuckled willpower. It's obedience—done in the power of everything Christ has already accomplished for you.Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

We live in a time where we've never had more tools to improve our health.Wearables. Supplements. Peptides. Longevity clinics. Clean eating. Sleep trackers. AI-powered health advice.But what if the pursuit of "optimal health" is actually making some of us less healthy?Today, we're exploring where the line is between building healthy habits... and becoming trapped by them.We're covering:The hidden downside of tracking every health metricWhen "clean eating" quietly becomes an unhealthy obsessionWhy perfect sleep might not always be worth chasingThe surprising pressure behind today's sobriety movementHow wellness products can sometimes disconnect us from what our bodies are really trying to tell usWhy feeling your best doesn't require optimizing every moment of your lifePlus... today's feelgood thing.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by wellness advice, biohacking, longevity trends, or the pressure to constantly improve yourself... this episode is for you.

Leadership growth isn't always about discovering a new strategy. More often, it's about becoming aware of something that has been true all along.In this solo episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard shares two defining leadership stories that changed the way he thinks about coaching, feedback, and personal growth. From a simple conversation with a superintendent that forever changed his communication style to a coaching experience that revealed the hidden system keeping a leader overwhelmed, this episode explores one powerful truth:Awareness changes everything.You'll discover why every leader has blind spots, why your team may see things you cannot, and why trusted coaches, mentors, and colleagues are so essential to continued growth.If you're committed to becoming a more intentional leader, this conversation will challenge you to stop asking, "How am I doing?" and start asking, "What am I not seeing?"In This EpisodeWhy one sentence from a superintendent transformed Darrin's leadershipThe difference between our intentions and the experience others have with usWhy leadership breakthroughs come from awareness—not simply learning moreThe coaching conversation that revealed the real source of one leader's overwhelmHow organizational systems become invisible over timeWhy every leader has blind spotsThe difficult truth about feedback and positional leadershipWhy coaches don't exist to fix leaders—they help leaders seeHow servant leadership can unintentionally become a bottleneckThe one question every leader should ask someone they trustMemorable Quotes"Learning adds information. Awareness changes perspective. Perspective changes behavior.""Your staff knows what your blind spots are, but they may not feel it is okay to point them out.""Leadership isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming more aware.""Leadership isn't limited by what we know. It's often limited by what we don't yet know about ourselves.""Sometimes the first condition we need to create is one where we can see ourselves more clearly."Resources & LinksLearn more about Road to Awesome: https://roadtoawesome.netConnect with Dr. Darrin Peppard on LinkedInLearn more about HeyTutor: https://heytutor.com/?utm_source=RTA&utm_medium=RTA&utm_campaign=RTASponsorThis episode is proudly sponsored by HeyTutor.HeyTutor partners with school districts across the country to provide high-dosage tutoring in mathematics and English language arts. Their comprehensive approach—including recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing tutors—allows educators to focus on what they do best while accelerating student learning.Learn more by visiting the link above.Connect with DarrinIf this episode challenged your thinking, I'd love to hear from you.What's one piece of feedback that changed the way you lead?Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit RoadToAwesome.net to continue the conversation.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another leader who could benefit from this message.

Accounts payable has produced multiple billion-dollar companies, yet its mirror image, accounts receivable, remains almost entirely manual at most enterprises despite decades of software spend. In this episode, Caitlin Leksana, co-founder and CEO of Fazeshift, explains why AR has remained unsolved and how her company's AI agents are changing that. A mechanical engineer turned BCG consultant turned founder, Caitlin came to the problem the hard way, doing her own AR by hand at a previous startup, and her outsider's view of a stubborn back-office chore is exactly what makes the conversation worth your time.What We CoveredA million AR analysts doing manual work in the USWhy accounts payable got solved and AR did notThe leverage imbalance between AP and AR departmentsThe swivel chair problem and fragmented data$200 million in unapplied cash on one balance sheetFazeshift as a context layer, not a rip-and-replaceWhy traditional SaaS and if-then logic could never scale ARThe collections, cash application, and AR inbox modulesHuman in the loop and building trust when AI touches moneyTraining agents on historical data and tribal knowledgeFrom Y Combinator to a Series A led by F-PrimeThe vision for the context layer and autonomous financeKey TakeawaysAR is the inverse of AP, and every bill is someone else's invoice, so the market is at least as large and mostly uncaptured.The real unlock is not the AI model but unifying fragmented data across the ERP, bank, CRM, and inbox into a single context layer.Human in the loop with full auditability is what earns risk-averse finance teams' trust, and it is how agents move toward full automation over time.Some of the best unsolved startup problems are the ones furthest removed from an engineer, because no one with the tools to fix them ever felt the pain.About Caitlin LeksanaCaitlin Leksana is the co-founder and CEO of Fazeshift, a San Francisco startup building AI agents for accounts receivable. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech, advised Fortune 500 companies at BCG, and earned her MBA at Harvard Business School before founding a crypto marketing startup and then Fazeshift. The company went through Y Combinator's Summer 2024 batch, raised a $4M seed led by Gradient Ventures, and announced a Series A led by F-Prime in 2026.Connect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Dermot O'Shea explains why sales beats fundraising, why America rewards ambitious founders, and how he built Taoglas into a $100 million global technology company.Dermot O'Shea joins Business Builders to share the remarkable story of building Taoglas from a two-person startup into a global leader in antenna technology, employing more than 350 people across ten international locations and generating over $100 million in annual revenue.After starting the business with little more than determination, supportive families and a relentless focus on sales and cashflow, Dermot explains why he ignored the startup obsession with fundraising and instead concentrated on winning customers. He reflects on breaking into the American market, why the US business culture helped accelerate Taoglas' growth, and why resilience has been the defining characteristic of his entrepreneurial journey.Dermot also discusses building a high-performance culture, hiring people who believe in your vision, dealing with toxic employees, trusting your instincts as a leader, transitioning to private equity ownership, and why purpose - not money - is what continues to drive him more than twenty years into the business.This is a conversation about entrepreneurship, sales, resilience, leadership, company culture, global expansion, private equity, purpose, and building a business that lasts.“We were focused on selling. Everyone else was focused on fundraising.”

In this episode we'll talk about:Why grief has a way of doing what almost nothing else in life can do to our spiritual sensitivityHow loss slows down our sense of time — and why that slowing down is where God tends to meet usWhy we ask deeper questions in grief than we do in almost any other seasonHow grief strips away the noise that usually stands between us and GodWhy the closeness people feel to God in loss is often the closeness that was always available — we just weren't quiet enough to receive itWhat we can carry from these seasons into the rest of our livesAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Who are you, really? Not your job title, not your bank account, not your relationship status. If all of that disappeared tomorrow, what's left? In this episode, PF, Rosalyn, and Kenneth get honest about the identity crisis most Christians won't talk about and why the answer isn't just quoting "fearfully and wonderfully made" in the mirror.PF breaks down why we let everyone except God define us, why men tie their worth to money and women tie theirs to marriage, and what happens when the things we've built our identity on inevitably change. This conversation will challenge how you see yourself and maybe free you from a definition that was never yours to carry.IN THIS EPISODEThe Apple analogy: why we trust a company to name its product but won't let God name usWhy men's identity crisis hits hardest when income dropsPF's honest admission: "I grew up hearing how dark I was"What "fearfully and wonderfully made" actually means (it's not what you think)Why your looks, your money, and your status are accessories — not your identityTIMESTAMPS00:00 Cold Open & Introduction: Rosalyn, Kenneth & PF01:44 Kenneth: "I've Always Attached My Identity to Socioeconomic Status"04:26 Rosalyn: "I Took on Other People's Personalities to Fit In"04:54 PF: How Identity Is Formed — "The Goalpost Is Not Determined By You"06:42 The Apple Analogy: Who Gets to Define You?08:01 Men Define Themselves by Money. Women by Marriage. Both Are Wrong.09:32 "If You Get It and Lose It — Then What?"10:01 The Manufacturer's Definition Never Changes12:01 "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" — What It Actually Means13:04 Paul Was Single, Poor, and Died in Jail. Was He a Failure?16:01 "God Did Not Define Manhood by Financial Provision"17:32 Proverbs 31: The Wife Earned the Money. The Husband Did Politics.18:55 "If You Don't Have Children by Vaginal Delivery, You're Not a Woman" — Madness.20:24 Finding God vs. Having a Relationship with God22:03 "Everything Else Is Like Taking a Shower with Your Clothes On"22:42 What Does God Say About Beauty? (It's Not What the World Says)25:20 "I Made You That Dark Because I Wanted You That Dark"25:36 The Cake Analogy: God Made You for Himself, Not for Others27:29 The Parable of Talents: Why the Guy with 5 Wasn't Better Than the Guy with 229:00 The Toothpick: Nigerian Eyes vs. American Beauty Standards30:06 "We Interpret the Bible in Superficial Ways"31:06 PF: "I Grew Up Hearing a Lot of Very Negative Things About Myself"32:00 How to Replace Negative Identity with What Christ Says34:13 "Your Looks Are an Accessory to Do What You're Called to Do"34:22 "If I Had All the Money in the World, I Would Not Be a Pastor"37:18 "We Attach Our Identity to What We Have. Attach It to What God Says."39:17 Kenneth: "How Have You Defined Yourself Up to Now?"39:39 "Your Nose Is There for a Reason. That Shape — There's a Reason."40:02 Plastic Surgery: Fitting Your Body into What People Say It Should Be41:02 PF Tried Cocoa Waves. His Wife Said "Respect Yourself."42:27 "I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made to Do Excellent Works for God"44:34 Closing: Stop Comparing. Start Being Curious About Yourself.

“The moments that stretch us most as leaders often become the moments that transform us most — if we are willing to engage them intentionally.” - Winne da SilvaGrowth sounds inspiring until it asks you to let go of the habits, mindsets, and approaches that got you where you are today. So what happens when your greatest strengths start becoming your biggest limitations? And how do you continue evolving as a leader in a world that's changing faster than ever before?In this final episode of Season 6, I'm reflecting on the biggest lessons from our Think Differently, Transform How You Lead series. I revisit the leadership myths we've challenged, the frameworks we've explored, and the reality that meaningful transformation is rarely quick, easy, or comfortable.You'll hear me discuss:Why transformation often begins when the approaches that once made us successful stop workingHow complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change are reshaping what leadership requires from usWhy avoiding conflict can quietly undermine trust, innovation, and team effectivenessThe leadership qualities that become even more valuable as AI continues to evolveWhy strategic thinking, judgment, communication, empathy, and influence remain deeply human advantagesHow growth happens through experimentation, reflection, practice, and challengeThe role trusted partners, coaches, and advisors can play in accelerating transformationResourcesWinnie da Silva on LinkedIn | On the Web | Substack | YouTube | Email - winnie@winnifred.org

Joe Wilson has spent 12 years in the trenches of real estate — as a top producer, national coach, and now Growth Director for eXp Realty's US West. He's the guy in the room that other top agents call when they want the real answer, not the generic one.In this episode, Joe gets direct about what's actually separating agents who are thriving from those who are quietly falling behind — and it has nothing to do with market conditions.We get into the AI conversation nobody's having honestly, why your database is at risk right now even if you think it's solid, and the dead-simple content strategy Joe's coaching clients are using to generate third-party validation on autopilot.If you've ever wondered what the difference is between a $250K agent and a $500K agent — Joe audited his own coaching clients and found the answer. It's not what you think.IN THIS EPISODE:Why "AI won't replace agents" is the wrong question entirelyThe one social media move generating 30–60 days of content from a single 10-minute Zoom callWhat the collapse of Zillow, CoStar and REA's share prices is really telling usWhy your database is more vulnerable than you think — and what agents with social media locked in are doing about itThe RAS principle: why consistency beats virality every timeJoe's "excavator vs shovel" framework for working smarter in this marketCONNECT WITH JOE WILSONInstagram: @joewilsonrealestatecoachFree community + training → hit his Linktree from Instagram

Your frontline team can only perform as well as the processes they're handed. So why are so many leaders still blaming the wrong people instead of listening to the ones closest to the problem? In this weeks' episode Chris sits down with Jason Woodard, a 35-year manufacturing veteran, CEO of Geislinger Corporation, and author of Manufacturing Leadership That Works. Jason gets pretty candid about what he's seen over the course of his career. We're talking a plant manager leaving nasty notes on dry-erase boards for exhausted frontline workers, and Jason himself rolling up his sleeves and coming in on a holiday weekend when the rest of the leadership team had plans. Getting into the valuable stuff, Jason talks about what it takes to build trust with your team, holding the right people accountable, and why leading yourself should come before leading anyone else. In this episode, find out: Why blame culture in manufacturing is almost always directed at the wrong people What Jason witnessed early in his career that shaped everything about how he leads today What Jason's time as a journeyman maintenance mechanic on the night shift taught him about leadership that no management role ever could What Geislinger Corporation actually makes and why it matters to critical infrastructure in the US Why the higher you climb, the less you actually know about what's happening on your floor How to build genuine trust with frontline workers without it feeling forced What to do when an employee raises a problem you can't immediately fix Why being great at the job you have today is the only path to the job you want tomorrow Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! Tweetable Quotes: “The higher I grow in my career, the more I realize that what I'm hearing as a leader is a little bit of the truth. And it's not because you're being lied to, it's just that it's being filtered up to you.” - Jason Woodard, Author and Geislinger CEO I think most people understand that every single thing they want to be changed or fixed isn't going to be. But if they feel like they were at least heard and listened to, I think that's the most important part.” - Jason Woodard, Author and Geislinger CEO ”Rarely does politics come up, rarely does any of the divisive stuff come up. We're just showing up every day to solve problems together. In a good culture, the collaboration, no matter the background of the people, is there. - Jason Woodard, Author and Geislinger CEO Links & mentions: Geislinger Corporation develops and produces torsional vibration dampers, torsional elastic high damping couplings, composite couplings, composite shaftlines, and torsional vibration monitoring systems for engines and wind turbines Manufacturing Leadership That Works: Proven Principles for Building Engaged Teams, Improving Performance, and Driving Results by Jason Woodard Handmap Brewing, Battle Creek-based brewery, perfectly named for the state of Michigan Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

The latest RICS Commercial Property Monitor suggests tenant demand remains subdued across much of the UK commercial property market, but what does that actually mean for investors?In this episode, I look beyond the headlines and explore how weak occupier demand impacts leasing negotiations, incentives, void periods and ultimately investment performance.I share how I'm adjusting my own deal analysis in response to current market conditions, including increasing void assumptions, allowing for longer rent-free periods and taking a more conservative approach to underwriting acquisitions.Topics covered include:What the latest RICS occupier market data is telling usWhy weak tenant demand doesn't always show up in headline rentsThe difference between headline rent and net effective rentHow negotiating power shifts when tenants have more optionsWhy leasing transactions are taking longer to completeThe growing divide between prime and secondary assetsHow I'm changing my underwriting assumptions in today's marketThe occupier market data isn't telling me to stop investing. It's telling me to be realistic. If a deal still works when you allow for longer voids, greater incentives and slower transactions, it's likely to be a much stronger investment.

In this deeply personal episode, Marley shares the story behind a major transformation she has been navigating both externally and internally. From going blonde again after a year of resisting what she truly wanted, to making the bold decision to walk away from a seven-figure business, this conversation is all about the courage to trust yourself, change your mind, and follow what feels deeply aligned.Marley explores how so many of us stay stuck in situations, businesses, relationships, and identities simply because we've already committed to them. But what if the very thing holding you back is the belief that you have to keep doing something just because you've done it before?Through personal stories, client examples, and powerful reflections on energetics, intuition, and faith, Marley shares why alignment isn't about forcing yourself to stay the course. It's about listening to the quiet knowing within and having the courage to pivot when your soul is calling you elsewhere.Whether you're building a business, navigating a life transition, or simply craving more freedom and fulfillment, this episode will inspire you to stop living from obligation and start living from alignment.In This Episode We Cover:Why changing your mind can be one of the most powerful decisions you makeThe surprising life lesson Marley learned from going blonde againHow ego keeps us stuck in identities that no longer serve usWhy doing something because you "should" often creates resistance and misalignmentThe energetic reason certain business strategies stop workingHow alignment influences success, abundance, and fulfillmentReal-life examples of entrepreneurs who found success by following what felt rightThe role of faith, surrender, and trust in creating your next levelWhy letting go often comes before receiving something greaterThe major business pivot Marley is making and what it means for her futureHow to identify where you're holding on to something that is no longer alignedKey TakeawaysThe life you're meant for isn't created by forcing yourself to stay committed to things that no longer feel right. It's created by having the courage to trust your intuition, release what is no longer aligned, and follow what genuinely lights you up.Sometimes the most powerful move isn't pushing harder.It's allowing yourself to change your mind.Resources & Links✨ Book a 1:1 Subconscious Clearing Call with me! ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/marleyrose/subconscious-clearing⁠⁠✨ Join my FREE live training: Clear Your Limiting Beliefs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.marleyrose.ca/clear⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Download the Higher Self App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/higherself.app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Join House Of Freedom ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.marleyrose.ca/houseoffreedom⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Explore my programs and coaching opportunities: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/marleyroseharris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Check our Lauren Dudley ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bylaurendudley/Connect With MarleyInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/marleyroseharris/⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.marleyrose.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@marleyrose.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@marleyroseharris⁠⁠⁠⁠Love The Podcast?If this episode resonated with you, I would be so grateful if you left a review.Send a screenshot of your review & email it to hello@marleyrose.ca and we'll send you a special gift as a thank you for supporting the show.Thank you for being here, angel. I appreciate you more than you know.

What if the quality of your life is hidden inside the quality of the questions you're willing to ask?In this episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce explores a collection of questions that have been sitting with him lately—questions sparked by conversations with clients, friends, guests, members of the ALLSMITH community, and his own experiences navigating health, relationships, grief, business, marriage, and personal growth.This isn't an episode about having all the answers.It's a conversation and an exploration.An exploration of commitment, loneliness, purpose, health, character, judgment, observation, wonder, and what it actually means to build a beautiful life in a world that often feels busy, distracted, entertained, and disconnected.Bryce dives into topics like people pleasing, ghosting culture, confidence, modern loneliness, social media validation, courage, responsibility, and why many of life's greatest breakthroughs begin with a better question.At ALLSMITH, we believe fitness is the vessel.But the destination has always been something bigger:A beautiful life.And sometimes a single question can change the direction of an entire life.In This Episode:Are you exhausted because life is hard, or because you're carrying things that no longer belong to you?The difference between being nice and being goodWhy confidence is built through evidence, not affirmationWhat commitment can teach us about health, relationships, business, and lifeGhosting culture and the cost of avoiding responsibilityThe hidden difference between recovery and escapeWhy money can't solve loneliness, purpose, or belongingReplacing judgment with observation and curiosityLearning how to wonder instead of reactListening to the signals your body has been sendingQuestioning your definition of successLearning to trust yourself and make difficult decisionsWhat grief, adversity, and uncertainty can teach usWhy better questions often lead to better livesQuotes From This Episode:“Confidence is built through evidence, not affirmation.”“Resentment is often the receipt for an agreement we never should have made.”“The life you want is often hidden behind the commitment you're avoiding.”“The body whispers before it screams.”“A full calendar doesn't guarantee a full life.”“The wrong mountain still takes a lifetime to climb.”“Clarity is often the reward for courage.”“Every season leaves something behind for those willing to pay attention.”Key Takeaways:Better questions often create better lives.Character matters more than reputation.Commitment is becoming a lost art—and one of life's greatest competitive advantages.Observation creates understanding. Judgment often ends it.Wonder and curiosity are powerful tools for growth.Health is not the destination, but it may be the most important vehicle.Building a beautiful life requires intention, courage, and consistency.The quality of your life is often hidden inside the quality of the questions you're willing to ask.Question of the Week:What question are you avoiding because you're afraid of the answer?Sit with it.Journal on it.Bring it to dinner.Talk about it with someone you trust.Because sometimes the question we've been avoiding is the one we need most.Connect With ALLSMITH:Instagram: @allsmithcoBryce: @therealbrycesmithWebsite: http://ALLSMITH.coSubscribe to the ALLSMITH Newsletter for weekly reflections, practical tools, stories, and conversations designed to help you build a stronger body, sharper mind, and more meaningful life.If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend and send us the question that's been sitting with you lately.At ALLSMITH, we don't just search for better answers.We ask better questions.Much love.Welcome to ALLSMITH.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

☀️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Summer Sanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is now open! Join me June 24-Aug 14 in a protected wildlife preserve for your Natural Self.Did you know I'm a twin?Growing up, we loved the TV show Sister, Sister. We always wished we could pull off the same twin-switch pranks as the characters on the show. Since we're fraternal twins, we could never fool anyone in person. But over the phone? That was another story. We tried and sometimes succeeded! We could trick some boys calling, at least for a little while, but the people closest to us could tell instantly who was who. Our unique voices gave us away.Press play hear:Why humans are naturally wired for vocal communicationWhat gets lost when communication becomes primarily text-basedThe surprising relationship between voice and nervous system regulationHow we can often tell someone isn't okay before they ever tell usWhy texting isn't always as efficient as we've been taught to believeHow much effort it takes to edit, filter, and manage written communicationHow technology is changing the way we relate to one anotherHow hearing another person's voice can help us feel seen, understood, and connectedThis episode is an invitation to remember that your voice carries so much more information than words. It carries emotion, relationship, history, presence, and medicine.And in a world where more and more of our lives are mediated through screens, perhaps one of the most healing and human things we can do is simply hear each other.Mentioned in this EpisodeBook: Do Nothing by Celeste HeadleeEp. 228 The 4 Feminine ArchetypesHow we can walk together:Join the next women's circle, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Summer Sanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, June 24-Aug 14.More of a one-on-one person? I love that too! Learn more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's connect on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Grab any of my Free Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠Sign up for a free curiosity call here.

In this message, “Loved Enough To Correct: Do You Revel In God's Rebuke?”, we explore a truth that many believers struggle to embrace: God's correction is not a sign of His rejection—it's evidence of His love.In a culture that often avoids conviction and resists correction, Scripture reveals that the Lord disciplines those He loves and rebukes those in whom He delights. His goal is never to shame us, but to transform us.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why God lovingly rebukes His childrenHow correction reveals His delight and care for usWhy some people seem untouched by conviction while others experience God's disciplineThe role of repentance, humility, and godly sorrow in spiritual growthHow God's discipline produces holiness and a harvest of righteousnessThrough passages from Hebrews 12, Proverbs 3, Revelation 3, James 4, and Joel 2, this message reframes God's rebuke as one of His greatest acts of love.Because God doesn't correct us to push us away—He corrects us to draw us closer.If you've ever wrestled with conviction, discipline, or seasons where God seemed to be confronting areas of your life, this message will encourage you to see His correction through a different lens.The question isn't whether God corrects His children.The question is: Do you receive His rebuke as proof that you are deeply loved?

What if the reason self-care feels impossible isn't laziness, lack of time, or poor planning — but the invisible, never-ending mental load that mums carry every single day? In this episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, Linda and Jill get real about the weight of the mental load: the planning, scheduling, remembering, and organising that keeps the family ship afloat — and quietly drowns our capacity for self-care. From pregnancy brain to tea towels that seem to multiply on the bench, this conversation is warm, honest, and deeply relatable for any mum who has ever felt like her brain just won't switch off.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the mental load is a self-care crisis — and the research that backs it upHow mums carry the majority of household mental load tasks and what that actually costs usWhy awareness of the mental load isn't always enough to change it — and what the real gap isWhat it looks like to gently let go of mental load tasks, even just for a seasonHow to start sharing the load with a partner, your kids, or your wider support networkWhy passing off even one small task out loud can be a powerful first stepThe role society and systems play in keeping mums overwhelmed — and why it's not your faultHow to identify the one piece of your mental load you've been silently carrying aloneThe mental load doesn't take a day off — but you deserve a break from carrying it all alone. Whether you're deep in pregnancy, parenting solo, or navigating a household where the invisible work still somehow lands on your shoulders, this episode is your reminder: you are not failing. You are carrying too much. Jill and Linda invite you to start small — name the one thing you've been silently managing, and consider who else could hold a piece of it. That conversation? That's self-care too.Until next week, we hope you can unstuck your muck!

In this special co-broadcast episode, The Poison Lab joins forces with The Kratom Sobriety Podcast for a deeper conversation about kratom, regulation, addiction, recovery, and what poison center data can tell us about real-world harm.Kratom is a plant-derived substance that contains mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, compounds with opioid-like effects. It is sold in many forms, including powders, capsules, drinks, tonics, and concentrated extracts, often in gas stations, smoke shops, and online. For many people, kratom is encountered with little warning about its risks, including dependence, withdrawal, and toxicity.Study NewsThis episode grew out of our newly published study in Addiction, which examined kratom-related poison center calls across states with different legal approaches: states with bans, states with kratom consumer protection acts, and states with no specific regulation.The study began with a real policy question in Wisconsin: is the public better protected by prohibition, by regulated access, or by leaving kratom largely unregulated? As clinical toxicologists and poison center clinicians, our goal was not to write policy, but to add objective data to a debate that often moves faster than the evidence.Ryan discusses how that question led to a broader debate within medical toxicology and poison center circles: What are the harms of prohibition? What are the risks of unfettered access? Is regulation safer than a ban? And what can poison center data actually tell us about those questions?After the study was published, people reached out from several directions: journalists, policymakers, people concerned about the risks of prohibition, and people who had experienced harm from easy access to kratom. That included the team behind The Kratom Sobriety Podcast, who wanted to talk about the study and the lived experience of kratom dependence and recovery.The conversation highlights both the data and the human side of the issue: people who developed kratom dependence, struggled to stop, and found their way into recovery. The episode explores why policy decisions around kratom are so difficult, why easy access to opioid-like substances can be dangerous, and why lived experience matters alongside epidemiologic data.Topics covered include:What kratom is and why it is often called a “gas station drug”Mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, and opioid-like effectsKratom dependence, withdrawal, and recoveryHow poison centers track emerging substancesDifferences between state bans, consumer protection acts, and unregulated accessWhat poison center data can and cannot tell usWhy kratom policy is more complicated than “ban it” versus “leave it alone”The importance of listening to people with lived experienceThis episode is a longer-form conversation about science, policy, toxicology, and recovery. It is not medical advice, and it is not meant to tell any individual person what they should do. But it is meant to bring more evidence, nuance, and humanity into a debate that needs all three.If you or someone you know is struggling with kratom or any substance use, help is available. In the United States, you can contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.ExtrasFree to read version of the study News articles about the studyUS Kratom Use Surges 65-Fold in 13 YearsCalls to poison centers over 'natural' supplement have skyrocketed by 6,500% since 2010Kratom Use Soars in US, Alters Lives Dramatically | Mirage NewsKratom use is surging in the US, with life-changing consequences, study revealsKratom use is surging in the US, with life-changing consequences | EurekAlert!

In this special co-broadcast episode, The Poison Lab joins forces with The Kratom Sobriety Podcast for a deeper conversation about kratom, regulation, addiction, recovery, and what poison center data can tell us about real-world harm.Kratom is a plant-derived substance that contains mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, compounds with opioid-like effects. It is sold in many forms, including powders, capsules, drinks, tonics, and concentrated extracts, often in gas stations, smoke shops, and online. For many people, kratom is encountered with little warning about its risks, including dependence, withdrawal, and toxicity.Study NewsThis episode grew out of our newly published study in Addiction, which examined kratom-related poison center calls across states with different legal approaches: states with bans, states with kratom consumer protection acts, and states with no specific regulation.The study began with a real policy question in Wisconsin: is the public better protected by prohibition, by regulated access, or by leaving kratom largely unregulated? As clinical toxicologists and poison center clinicians, our goal was not to write policy, but to add objective data to a debate that often moves faster than the evidence.Ryan discusses how that question led to a broader debate within medical toxicology and poison center circles: What are the harms of prohibition? What are the risks of unfettered access? Is regulation safer than a ban? And what can poison center data actually tell us about those questions?After the study was published, people reached out from several directions: journalists, policymakers, people concerned about the risks of prohibition, and people who had experienced harm from easy access to kratom. That included the team behind The Kratom Sobriety Podcast, who wanted to talk about the study and the lived experience of kratom dependence and recovery.The conversation highlights both the data and the human side of the issue: people who developed kratom dependence, struggled to stop, and found their way into recovery. The episode explores why policy decisions around kratom are so difficult, why easy access to opioid-like substances can be dangerous, and why lived experience matters alongside epidemiologic data.Topics covered include:What kratom is and why it is often called a “gas station drug”Mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, and opioid-like effectsKratom dependence, withdrawal, and recoveryHow poison centers track emerging substancesDifferences between state bans, consumer protection acts, and unregulated accessWhat poison center data can and cannot tell usWhy kratom policy is more complicated than “ban it” versus “leave it alone”The importance of listening to people with lived experienceThis episode is a longer-form conversation about science, policy, toxicology, and recovery. It is not medical advice, and it is not meant to tell any individual person what they should do. But it is meant to bring more evidence, nuance, and humanity into a debate that needs all three.If you or someone you know is struggling with kratom or any substance use, help is available. In the United States, you can contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.ExtrasFree to read version of the study News articles about the studyUS Kratom Use Surges 65-Fold in 13 YearsCalls to poison centers over 'natural' supplement have skyrocketed by 6,500% since 2010Kratom Use Soars in US, Alters Lives Dramatically | Mirage NewsKratom use is surging in the US, with life-changing consequences, study revealsKratom use is surging in the US, with life-changing consequences | EurekAlert!

In this episode of Building Brand Advocacy, I sit down with Alice Ratcliffe, Head of Brand at TRIP — the wellness drinks brand rewriting the rules of brand positioning in one of the most crowded categories on the market.Alice pulls back the curtain on how TRIP went from scrappy challenger to a brand that commands culture, loyalty, and shelf space — and what it's really taken to scale that story into the US.In this episode, we cover:How to stand out in a saturated wellness & drinks marketTRIP's influencer strategy and why it's built differently to most other brandsIntegrating celebrities into your brand without losing authenticityThe real strategy for brand building in the USWhy employee advocacy is one of the most underrated tools in a marketer's arsenalHow to integrate AI for effective brand building in 2026The honest challenges of being the underdog and how to turn them into an advantageCHAPTERS00:00 The Polished Brand Problem02:03 Finding Branded White Space06:00 Regulation Into Advantage07:36 Always On Brand Building10:17 How To Earn Consumer Trust16:06 Creators Influencers Celebs23:25 US Expansion Playbook26:30 Approaching Employee Advocacy28:39 Scaling Without Gatekeeping29:51 Email List vs Community31:15 AI Vs IRL 33:36 Hosting Inclusive Brand Events35:50 Winning on TikTok Shop39:52 Global Growth and Accounts44:26 Powerful Founder Partnerships

Welcome to the first episode of RECESS, a new, more personal series from us, Juliet and Kelly Starrett. In these shorter, looser conversations, we're pulling back the curtain on what's going on in our lives, what we're learning, what's making us laugh, and what we're thinking about across health, movement, longevity, performance, parenting, and everything in between.In this episode, we talk about Kelly's experience coaching Cal Women's Water Polo at the NCAA championship and what it's like to compete at that level. We unpack the “bronze medal mindset” and some of the biggest lessons we've learned from elite sport. We also dive into the Dean Potter documentary and reflect on our own experiences in 90s extreme sports culture. Plus, we share why we're concerned about nicotine being normalized in wellness and what stood out to us at the Stanford Healthy Aging Conference.And of course, we get into some lighter moments—including Kelly's definitely-not-a-cat-group: the Meowfia.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy we're still debating whether Kelly is in a cat groupWhat Kelly learned from coaching at the NCAA championshipHow we think about loss, silver medals, and the bronze medal mindsetWhy the Dean Potter documentary hit close to home for usWhy we're concerned about nicotine products in wellness cultureWhat stood out to us at the Stanford Healthy Aging ConferenceHow we're processing our youngest daughter's senior-year milestonesKey Highlights: 00:00 — Why we're starting RECESS01:17 — The Meowfia, taco cat, and the funny-off03:15 — Bringing fun back into health and longevity03:58 — Kelly's reflections from the NCAA women's water polo championship09:03 — Losing gold, winning silver, and the bronze medal mindset13:51 — Red Vines, fat-free diets, and 90s athlete nutrition17:24 — Dean Potter, Dark Wizard, and extreme sports culture22:45 — Nicotine pouches, health washing, and wellness influence27:34 — Our biggest takeaways from Stanford Healthy Aging29:02 — Strength training, creatine, isometrics, and old cat syndrome32:28 — Parenting, graduation, and figuring out how to cook for two 

I'm bringing you inside the girls' chat with my three closest Miami friends, Sloane, Rebecca, and Arabella. With 4 successful businesses, we're getting into the pivots that felt like identity crises, the guilt of charging your worth, who you are when you strip the business away, and the "I made it" moments that looked nothing like we expected. And this is just Part 1 of the conversation, stay tuned for Part 2.We chat:Why none of us had a "real job" before this and what we actually did insteadWhy pivots feel like falling apart before they feel like clarityShowing up online when your personal life is a messThe identity crisis that comes when you outgrow the version of yourself that built your followingThe guilt of charging your worth and why it's almost exclusively a woman's problemThe "I made it" moments: from a Erewhon smoothie collab to a $100K launch to checking Stripe at UltraMoney mindset rewiring in the early days and what actually worked for usWhy having people in your life who aren't entrepreneurs is non-negotiable

What if the next breakthrough in mental health didn't start in a lab — but in nature?In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal speaks with Dr. Jacob Hooker, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Sensorium Therapeutics. Dr. Hooker shares how his journey from textile chemistry to molecular imaging led him to build a biotech company focused on nature-inspired treatments for anxiety and other neurological conditions.With nearly 20% of the U.S. population diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, the need for better treatments is urgent. Dr. Hooker explains why current psychiatric care often relies on trial-and-error prescribing — and how brain imaging, biomarkers, and computational tools may help match patients to the right treatment faster.This conversation explores the intersection of neuroscience, genetics, psychedelics, stigma, and precision medicine — and why solving even one patient's journey can create ripple effects for millions.

If you have endometriosis and you're thinking about your fertility, this is one of those conversations I really want you to hear.In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Shirin Khanjani, Consultant Gynaecologist and accredited subspecialist in reproductive medicine and surgery, to properly unpack what's actually going on when endometriosis and fertility collide.This chat comes off the back of the government's Renewed Women's Health Strategy, which has once again highlighted just how many women are still being dismissed, delayed, or left without answers. And when it comes to endometriosis, the reality is still pretty shocking. On average, it takes seven to eight years to get a diagnosis.So this episode is about what happens next. Once you finally have that diagnosis, what do you actually need to know?We talk through everything, from how surgery can affect your egg reserve, to why IVF isn't a one-size-fits-all approach for endometriosis patients, to the emotional weight of trying to navigate all of this at the same time.What we cover in this episodeWhy endometriosis has been one of the biggest gaps in women's health and how that is slowly starting to shift The many different ways endometriosis can show up, from period pain to IBS, fatigue, back pain and infertility Why diagnosis still takes years and what you can do to advocate for yourself What to ask for at GP level and how to push for proper investigations The nuance around surgery and when it can help fertility or potentially reduce egg reserve What happens to ovarian reserve when chocolate cysts are removed Why fertility preservation, like egg or embryo freezing, should be considered before surgery in some cases How endometriosis changes IVF protocols and why specialist care matters The impact of fluid-filled tubes on implantation and when surgery becomes necessary The emotional and psychological toll of managing endometriosis alongside fertility treatment Why continuity of care makes such a difference to outcomes Common misconceptions around natural conception with endometriosis Why waiting too long without investigation can cost valuable reproductive time The impact of endometriosis in the workplace and why awareness still matters Why endometriosis and IVF is not one-size-fits-allOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that standard IVF pathways don't always apply if you have endometriosis.Dr. Khanjani explains that specialist protocols often need to include:Managing oestrogen levels carefully during stimulation Navigating more complex egg collections due to scar tissue or cysts Using antibiotics during egg collection to reduce inflammation risk Supporting the body after collection to keep endometriosis under control Her advice is simple but important. When you walk into a clinic, ask directly if they have specific protocols for endometriosis patients. If they don't, that tells you something.Misconceptions we really need to clear upThere are a few things Dr. Khanjani is very clear on:You can still fall pregnant naturally with endometriosis. The chances may be lower, but it's not impossible Egg quality is not automatically worse. IVF outcomes can be comparable once eggs are retrieved Surgery is not always the first step. In some cases, it can delay treatment or reduce egg reserve Being told to “just keep trying” without investigation can waste valuable time There isn't one perfect pathway. Everything needs to be individualised About Dr. Shirin KhanjaniDr. Shirin Khanjani is a Consultant Gynaecologist and accredited subspecialist in reproductive medicine and surgery.She holds a PhD from Imperial College London and is an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London. In her NHS role at UCLH, she focuses on low ovarian reserve, recurrent implantation failure and endometriosis.She is also a co-founder of Fitzrovia Fertility, a London clinic built around genuinely personalised, evidence-based care.Find out more: https://fitzroviafertility.co.uk https://fitzroviafertility.co.uk/about-usWhy this conversation mattersI hear from so many of you who've been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or passed from one specialist to another for years.By the time you get to a fertility clinic, you're often already exhausted, anxious, and unsure who to trust.This episode is about helping you feel more informed and more prepared. So when you walk into those conversations, you know what to ask and what to look out for.This episode is for you if you are:Newly diagnosed and trying to understand what this means for your fertility Considering surgery and want to understand the impact on your egg reserve About to start IVF and unsure whether your clinic has the specialist knowledge needed Trying to conceive and being told to wait without investigation Supporting someone navigating all of the above Support and resourcesThe Fertility Podcast is the official podcast for Fertility Action, a charity providing education, support and campaigning for fairer access to fertility treatment.Fertility Action runs free drop-in support sessions twice a week. No sign-up needed.This episode is sponsored by Wild NutritionNavigating supplements when you are trying to conceive can feel overwhelming.Wild Nutrition offers free one-to-one consultations with nutritional therapists so your support is tailored to your specific situation.Their supplements are formulated for optimal absorption, with 31 carefully selected nutrients including folate, zinc and B vitamins, and are trusted by over 50,000 couples.As a listener of The Fertility Podcast, you can get:50% off for 3 months A free personal consultation Visit: https://wildnutrition.com/fertilitypodcast Terms and conditions applySupport the podcastI'm climbing the Three Peaks this June to raise funds for Fertility Action. Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours.If this podcast has helped you in any way, even a small donation would mean a lot and you'll get a shout-out on a future episode.Here's how you can donate: Everyone who donates will get a shout-out on a future episode , so listen out for your name!Stay connectedFollow me on Instagram: @fertilitypoddyIf you haven't already, please subscribe and leave a review. It really helps more people find the podcast.Thank you, as always, for your ear holes. Until next time.

This episode is a companion to the previous 3 episodes on Levels of Consciousness (173), Kindness (174) and Presence (175.) I share how what we pay attention to in our environment shapes our experience of reality and why we need tools to help us expand our awareness. This episode includes:How the brain is wired to focus on negative events in order to protect us from dangerHow to shift our attention to more positive occurrences around usWhy this is not the same as Toxic PositivityHow presence helps us stabilize our nervous system so we can notice more possibilitiesHow flexible attention allows to see more kindness in the worldHow kindness reinforces our regulated nervous systemMicro-practices for training our attention to hold both the negative and positive events of lifeLearn about my books hereCheck out End-of-Life University PodcastRead my latest Substack postMake a donation here

In this conversation, Ashanti sits down with Alexander Kopelman, founding president and CEO of the Children's Arts Guild, to explore authenticity, identity, creativity, and what it means to help children thrive as whole human beings. Together, they reflect on the masks adults wear, the stories we carry from childhood, and how our own fears, wounds, and expectations can shape the way we show up for young people. Alexander shares his journey as a refugee from the Soviet Union, the origins of the Children's Arts Guild, and the heart behind his book, For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World.How identity gets shaped by what others assume about usWhy creativity can open doors to honesty, vulnerability, and emotional safetyHow the Children's Arts Guild began through work with boys and creative expressionA powerful moment from a kickball game that opened a conversation about crying and griefWhy adults in a child's ecosystem matter just as much as the child-focused program itselfWhy children need to be allowed to fully be the age they areHow post-pandemic expectations may still be out of step with where children really are00:02 Welcome to UnMASKing with Male Educators00:35 Meet Alexander Kopelman01:41 Alexander introduces the Children's Arts Guild and For Real02:09 Coming to the U.S. as a refugee and rebuilding identity03:13 Assumptions, religion, and being seen from the outside05:25 Choice, identity, and the masks we wear14:39 Creative mortification and the fear of drawing17:34 How Alexander's work with boys and adults began21:25 Kickball, crying, and the moment things shifted23:15 Why working with adults became essential25:09 Authenticity as a framework for educators and parents27:12 What games can reveal about fairness, emotion, and behavior29:17 Why adults need inner work and practice too31:45 Men's work, circles, and learning to trust the process35:31 Realizing there were no men in his life37:04 New Warrior training and recognizing inner voices40:20 Parenting, anxiety, and reacting from fear41:35 What For Real offers adults43:34 Letting children be the age they are44:19 Post-pandemic development and shifting expectations46:41 A final reminder for parents and educators47:28 How to connect with Alexander48:34 Closing invitationResources & Links MentionedChildren's Arts GuildFor Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting WorldAuthenticity Works — Alexander's websitemillionmask.org — share your mask anonymouslyMankind ProjectGirls Inc.Connect with Alexander KopelmanWebsite: authenticityworks.orgBook website: forrealbook.orgJoin/Contribute to our Young Men's Conference: https://everforwardclub.orgJoin our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345Submit Questions, Reflections, or Episode Ideas, Email us: totmpod100@gmail.comCreate your mask anonymously: https://millionmask.org/Connect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/#UnMASKingWithMaleEducators #AlexanderKopelman #Authenticity #CreativeExpression #EmotionalSafety #WholeChild #MaleEducators #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #Healing

In this episode, Steve sits down with Samara Bay to unpack what it really means to be “ready” when the stakes are high. Together, they explore the connection between body, mind, and communication—and why so many high-performers flatten their presence by trying to hide fear instead of working with it.Samara explains how public speaking is really about power, permission, and presence. She shares why “readiness” is more of a body-based practice than a mental state, how love-based thinking can shift us out of fight-or-flight, and why the warm-up before any important conversation may be the real work.Key Takeaways:Why readiness is more physical than mentalThe role of body awareness in communicationPublic speaking as a reflection of power and self-trustHow fear creates a flattened version of usWhy naming what's happening in the room builds trustThe shift from fear-based thinking to love-based communicationSocial evaluative threat and the modern version of fight-or-flightWhy context matters in every communication momentThe importance of imagination, curiosity, and play in leadershipWhy warm-ups and rituals matter before big momentsMissed opportunity as the hidden cost of poor communicationLinks and Resources MentionedPermission Inc. — permissioninc.coPermissionaries newsletter — available via Samara's websitePermission to Speak by Samara BayUpcoming TEDx talk — Samara said it will be shared on her website once releasedSend us Fan MailSupport the showConnect with Steve MellorStay connected and keep growing with Steve:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellorBook Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.comSupport the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163Connect with GrowthReadyJoin the community and keep your growth journey going:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellorOfficial Website - https://growthready.com/----This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via ...

It's the week of the spring equinox and I have three feet of snow in my yard. This episode is my reflection on what it means to embrace the season I'm actually in, even when it looks nothing like the one I'm longing for.I also share a vivid (and surprisingly instructive) dream involving a carjacking, a Danny DeVito lookalike, and a 1964 Eagle Apache — and what unpacking it in my morning pages revealed about apathy, momentum, and the work of showing up for the life I want.In this episode:The strange joy of being snowed in and what it unlocks in usWhy my envy of other people's spring gardens is actually useful informationThe dream, decoded — and what it has to say about reaction time and limboMorning pages as a tool for inner clarityThe difference between fighting the current and simply doing the workBring spring energy into your life even when your lawn chairs are buried under three feet of snowResources mentioned:Cosmic/moon sign horoscope website Morning pages practiceEmbodied Joy monthly audio — new moon, seasonal rhythms, guided meditation, journaling prompts

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about what old-fashioned living might look like for me in the coming year and beyond. I've been considering which skills and rhythms I want to embrace, and which ones I need to release.In this podcast episode, I'm sharing that thought process with you. My hope is that it helps you take stock of your own life and figure out which parts of the old-fashioned lifestyle you truly love, and which parts you may be holding onto simply because you think you should.Podcast Episode Highlights:Current homesteading issues & how it affects usWhy 'all or nothing' is ridiculousTool vs. cageFiguring out what drives youFilter #1: does this skill give me agency?Filter #2: does this skill give me peace or cost me peace?Filter #3: is this a keystone skill?Filter #4: what season am I in?Filter #5: is this thing rooted in fear or love?Motive #1: does this skill bring me joy?Motive #2: does this feel obligatory?Motive #3: are you doing this out of comparison?The three buckets for figuring things outFinal thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/Learn more about Azure Standard here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySUOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/ Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

If you've ever hidden in the back of a family photo, skipped a headshot session, or cringed when you saw a candid picture of yourself, this episode is for you.I sat down with Kristen Vallejo, a portrait and branding photographer based in upstate New York, who has made it her mission to help women feel comfortable and confident being seen. In this conversation, we unpack why so many of us (especially women navigating midlife) have such a complicated relationship with being photographed. We talk about the role social media has played in making us feel like every picture has to be perfect, why menopause can make it even harder to recognize yourself in photos, and how we can start to shift that.One of the most powerful reframes Kristen shares is this: visibility is generosity. When you hide from the camera, you're also withholding yourself ( your gifts, your presence, your relatability) from the people who need to see you. That hit me in a deep way, and I think it will for you too.We also talk about body diversity and representation, why photographers aren't looking at you with the critical lens you're using on yourself, and some practical tips to make any photo session feel less like a pressure cooker.Kristen's missing ingredient in midlife? Novelty. And I love that answer.In this episode, we cover:Why so many women approach the camera with terror, and what's underneath itHow social media has raised the bar for "acceptable" photos and what that costs usWhy going through menopause can make seeing yourself in photos feel particularly confrontingWhat body neutrality looks like in practice, even in a portrait sessionThe power of representation and why your visible presence matters more than you thinkPractical tips for preparing for a photo session without the overwhelmAbout Kristen Vallejo: Kristen Vallejo is a portrait and branding photographer based in upstate New York, specializing in entrepreneurs, small business owners, and those with animals in their work. She's passionate about capturing the real person behind the lens — not just a polished pose. You can find her at kristenvallejo.com and on Instagram at @kristenvallejophotography.Related Episodes:Is Feeling Seen the Missing Part of Your Midlife Story? with Dr. Jody Carrington — a beautiful conversation about connection, storytelling, and why being seen matters so deeply in midlife.How to Turn Your Body Image Inside Out in Midlife with Deb Shatker & Whitney Otto — practical frameworks for getting unstuck from the patterns that keep us at war with how we look.Ageism and Body Image in MidlWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!The wait list for The Midlife Body Image Lab program opens soon! Join my newsletter community to be the first to hear. 

On finding your band, becoming an instrument for the more, and the roadmap to reconnection in an age of loneliness.Welcome to Resonance.After five years of writing and thirty years of research, I'm beginning to share what has become a magnum opus on human connection: how we call in and build the right relationships in our lives, how we become instruments for the music that wants to live in the space between people.In this episode, I explore:The concept of "the more" — the unique song that wants to live through each of usWhy we need to tune our instruments in an age of noise and competing signalsHow to distinguish between resonance and dissonance in relationshipsThe loneliness pandemic: why we're more disconnected than at any point in history, despite being more "connected" than everWhy the quality of our relationships is the single greatest predictor of our long-term health and happinessThe roadmap to reconnection we desperately needKey Quote: "We are so besieged by erroneous signals telling us that a Rolex or a nice car is success. But any billionaire in their 80s would give up everything they have to have what you have now: time. That's our true wealth. So the question becomes: how do you spend your precious time? And there's no more noble way than understanding who you are, the song you're meant to sing, and who you're meant to sing it with."#Resonance #HumanConnection #Loneliness #Relationships #PersonalGrowth #Meaning #Purpose #Community #LonelinessEpidemic #SocialConnection #MichaelTrainer Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube

In this eye-opening episode of the 247 Real Talk Podcast, your host takes on a hard truth: just because something has been accepted for generations does not mean it has to be your destiny. From trauma and silence to poverty, broken relationships, and limiting beliefs, many of us were handed a “normal” that was never healthy in the first place.We'll dig into:How generational acceptance quietly teaches us what to tolerate, even when it hurts usWhy “that's just how it's always been” is one of the most dangerous sentences we can believePractical steps to recognize unhealthy cycles, challenge them, and start writing a different story for yourself—and those who come after youIf you've ever felt the tension between where you come from and who you know you could be, this conversation is for you. You are not disloyal for healing. You are not arrogant for dreaming bigger. You are not trapped in patterns just because you were born into them.Watch, share this with someone trying to break their own generational cycles, and drop a comment about one belief, habit, or “normal” you refuse to pass on.Subscribe to 247 Real Talk Podcast for more raw, honest conversations about identity, healing, courage, and building a future that's chosen—not inherited.

The Rise of the "Nones" and the Politics Driving People Out of Church   In this episode of the Good Faith Podcast, Ryan Burge joins Curtis Chang to explore The Vanishing Church and the decline of moderate American congregations, using hard data and his lived experience as a longtime pastor, political scientist, and statistician. Ryan and Curtis explore how evangelicals, mainline Protestants, Catholics, and the religious "nones" are changing—and what that means for polarization, social cohesion, and democracy in America. Burge offers a practical challenge for the lonely or spiritually curious—show up to church even if you don't believe—and makes a case for gratitude and community in an anxious age.   06:25 - Evangelicals: Political Shift and Homogeneity 13:59 - Mainline Protestants: Decline and Diversity 19:06 - Aging and Future of Mainline Churches 23:05 - American Catholics: Stability and Rightward Shift 28:31 - Priest Shortages and Cultural Challenges 30:36 - The Rise of the Nones 31:25 - Political Drivers of Religious Disaffiliation 40:17 - Polarization: Politics and Economics 47:54 - Addressing Polarization: Individual Responsibility 50:23 - Advice for Pastors: Preaching Beyond Politics 52:31 - Signs of Hope and Gratitude   Register for the Illuminate Arts + Faith Conference Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter   Mentioned In This Episode: Ryan Burge's The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us (Why the Culture Wars Led to Polarization and What We Can Do About It) Read Ephesians 3:10 (ESV) Read Colossians 1:16-18 (ESV) Danforth Center on Religion and Politics Ryan Burge, Michael Graham, and Jim Davis' The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? More about Dorothy Day   More from Ryan Burge: Substack: Graphs About Religion  Follow Ryan on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ryanburge More about  Ryan Burge's work   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.  

Over the last 30 years, the number of Americans who say they highly value patriotism, religion, community, and family has dropped dramatically. At the same time, the number of Americans who care about making more money has gone up. Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye discuss David Brooks' new article about the culture's shift toward autonomy and away from loving attachments, and how Christians can begin rebuilding their social muscles. Sociologist and former pastor, Ryan Burge, is back to discuss why the political polarization of Christianity is hurting both the church and democracy. Also this week, why small houses are better for your soul, and monkeys are missing in St. Louis—or are they?   Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148707266/   Bonus Interview with Ryan Burge: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148694023/   0:00 - Show Starts   3:38 - Theme Song   4:45 - Sponsor - Poncho - If you've been looking for the perfect shirt—something breathable, fits great, feels even better, and stands out in a good way—give Poncho a try. Get $10 off your first order by using this link: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/holypost   5:12 - Sponsor - Tyndale - The Life Application Study Bible is here to give you resources to help you understand why scripture matters and how it applies today! Check it out now at: https://www.tyndale.com/sites/lasb/?utm_campaign=Bibles%20-%20NLT%20Life%20Applicati[…]ource=Holy%20Post%20Podcast&utm_medium=Microsite%20Nov%202025   7:00 - The Monkeys are Loose in St. Louis!   15:24 - David Brooks on Love   38:00 - Are You Socially Muscular?   50:33 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month!   51:30 -  Sponsor - PolicyGenius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you   52:34 - Interview   55:34 - Number of Christians Holding Steady   1:00:23 - Do Revivals Need to be Inside the Church?   1:09:38 - What is a Moderate Congregation?   1:17:50 - Evangelicalism Became Fundamentalism   1:24:00 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: Monkeys! On the Loose! https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/us/monkeys-loose-st-louis.html   We're Living Through the Great Detachment: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/opinion/americans-marriage-loneliness-love.html   Elizabeth Oldfield on Social Muscles: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/opinion/community-housing-friendship.html   Other Resources: The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us (Why the Culture War Led to Polarization and What We Can Do About it) by Ryan Burge: https://amzn.to/4r1rbKL   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.