Podcasts about validating

What does it really take to break the cycles you were handed and build something better for the next generation? In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Kelby Green, purpose-driven entrepreneur and proud girl dad, for a conversation that moves between boardrooms and bedrooms the business of building a life with intention. Kelby opens up about leaving the corporate world behind, what pushed him toward entrepreneurship, and the hard lessons that came with the leap. Reena and Kelby get into the real work of validating ideas before falling in love with them, why investing in yourself is non-negotiable, and how to network in a way that actually feels human. They also tackle the trickier stuff when to work for free, when to walk away from a partnership, and how to build community around what you create. And woven throughout it all: fatherhood. Kelby reflects on how raising daughters shapes the way he thinks about business, legacy, and what it means to give kids room to figure out who they are.

Helen Lo is the founder of Lo & Sons, the cult-favorite travel bag brand that basically invented the stylish carry-on for working women.Helen started the company at 65 years old, after she had already retired. She was born into a privileged family in China that lost it all when her father died. She grew up in poverty, went to boarding school at seven, and promised herself she would never be poor again. She earned a PhD while raising babies, spent decades moving city to city for her husband's career, reinventing herself every single time. And when she finally said "I'm done," she couldn't find a travel bag that actually worked for women. So she recruited her two sons and flew to a factory in China with zero fashion or manufacturing experience. Nine prototypes later, she had the bag that built the business. Today, Lo & Sons is in its sixteenth year, still family run, built without a dollar of outside funding.In this episode, Helen breaks down exactly how she went from idea to real business, how she validated the concept before spending a dime, how one phone call to a friend of a friend unlocked their first factory, and how they caught the early Facebook wave and one blog feature that changed the trajectory of the brand. She also gets really honest about what it costs to build a business with your own children, why she stepped down as CEO of her own company, the trade show flop that taught them everything, and the mistakes that slowed them down, like hiring too fast and pivoting too slow. Helen is proof that you don't need investors, industry experience, or perfect timing, just a real problem, the willingness to learn, and the courage to start. If you've been telling yourself it's too late or that this chapter of your life is already written, this is the conversation you need to hear.In this episode, we'll talk to Helen about:* Why getting out of your comfort zone starts with an inner calling. [02:37]* Growing up in poverty after losing everything and developing determination. [04:56]* Generosity as her guiding principles in life and business. [05:55]* Why an abundance mindset creates unexpected opportunities. [07:59]* Putting her career on hold while supporting her husband's path and raising a family. [09:21]* The biggest career lesson she learned from earning a PhD. [10:41]* How a frustrating travel problem inspired the idea for a better bag. [12:41]* How a lifelong curiosity fueled her entrepreneurial mindset. [17:48]* Validating the business idea by talking to the right target customer. [20:01]* Building the company alongside her sons and defining their roles. [21:00]* Finding the first factory and learning product development from scratch. [24:48]* The design feedback that transformed the original bag into the OG. [26:37]* Refining every detail through customer feedback and multiple prototypes. [30:37]* Why trade shows failed and social media became the brand's breakthrough. [33:04]* How partnering with the right influencer became a major turning point for the brand. [34:45]* Navigating today's changing marketing landscape. [37:06]* The challenges of building a business alongside family. [39:27]* Why stepping down as CEO was the right decision. [41:30]* Why pivoting quickly and hiring intentionally are essential for long-term growth. [44:37]* Why she wanted to be a mom again instead of her sons' boss. [46:15]* Why persistence matters, but knowing when to pivot matters more. [48:43]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Helen:* Website: https://www.loandsons.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loandsons/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saharalotti/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many of us, validating your child's feelings can lead to a child getting even more upset. Validation isn't necessarily wrong... but for many sensitive children, it isn't what they're actually looking for. I'll explain why "naming emotions" often increases Yuck, and what children really need instead. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why validation can unintentionally make some sensitive children feel more alone • The one word many parents add that completely changes the message they're sending • A simple shift that helps your child feel truly understood so they can process their Yuck more easily -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? Talk to Rachel about getting support  

Gyve Safavi spent years building brands inside some of the world's biggest companies before convincing himself he had missed his opportunity to become an entrepreneur.Then everything changed.This episode is not simply about building a toothbrush company.It is about leaving corporate, overcoming self-doubt, starting later than planned and finally backing yourself.In this conversation, we discuss:Being told he was overpaid and overqualified.Thinking his opportunity had passed.Leaving corporate.Building SURI.Validating the idea through pre-sales.Selling 5,000 brushes in weeks.Scaling from 15 to 35 people.Why sustainability should never mean compromise.Why it is never too late to build something meaningful.This episode is powered by Molten Ventures, a leading European venture capital firm backing ambitious founders from seed through growth.Find out more at moltenventures.comJoin us at the Festival of Entrepreneurs, 3 and 4 November at the NEC Birmingham.festivalofentrepreneurs.co.uk

Insurance paperwork is delaying treatment for patients who don't have time to wait. One founder built a company to fix it.In this entrepreneur interview, Dr. Joshua Upshaw — founder and CEO of Hidalgo Technologies and a PhD in cognitive neuroscience — shares how a family health crisis pushed him from academic research into healthcare entrepreneurship, why he trusts his gut more than any spreadsheet, and how he built his team around mission alignment instead of resumes.Whether you're still validating your first idea or figuring out who belongs on your founding team, this conversation will change how you think about intuition, feedback, and timing.Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open: Trust Your Gut 0:22 Welcome to the Startup Junkies Podcast 1:02 What Is Hidalgo Technologies? Fixing Insurance Prior Authorization 1:54 From Neuroscience to Health Tech: Josh's Origin Story 2:59 The Family Story That Sparked Hidalgo Tech 5:35 Why Josh Calls Himself a Problem Solver, Not a Scientist 8:57 Validating the Problem Through Customer Discovery 11:36 Building the Team: Finding the Right Technical Lead 14:55 Why Mission Alignment Matters More Than Skill 16:10 Handling Feedback, Ego, and Doubt as a Founder 19:00 Following Your Gut: Sifting Signal From Noise 21:09 Who Hidalgo Tech's Ideal Customer Is 21:56 Funding the Company: NSF Grants & Raising Capital 25:32 The Next Five Years for Hidalgo Tech 26:23 Advice to His Younger SelfAbout Joshua Upshaw: Founder and CEO of Hidalgo Technologies, reducing administrative overhead in insurance prior authorization so patients get treatment sooner. PhD in cognitive neuroscience and an alum of the University of Arkansas's New Venture Development program and Health Tech Arkansas. Connect with Joshua: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-upshaw-ph-d/Website: https://hidalgatech.com/

The Hiss Perjury Conviction and the Ignition of the McCarthy Era GUEST: Nick Bunker On January 25, 1950, the conviction of Alger Hiss for perjury electrified American politics, seemingly validating Republican claims that Washington was "full of communist subversives." Seizing the moment, Dean Acheson made a controversial statement of personal loyalty to Hiss, which Joe McCarthy immediately used to launch his crusade. In February, McCarthy famously alleged in Wheeling, West Virginia, that he had a list of 56 card-carrying communists in the State Department. Democratic Majority Leader Scott Lucas failed to stop McCarthy, finding himself outmaneuvered by the Senator's "aggression" and "inventiveness." Lucas made a critical historical error by agreeing to a Senate subcommittee to investigate the allegations, providing McCarthy with a national stage to harry the President during an election year. This platform allowed the scandal to grow publicly, transforming McCarthy from a "wild card" into a powerful national figure who dominated the political scene. (5)

What should you do when production is already underway, but quality problems keep appearing from one shipment to the next? In episode 336, Adrian and Renaud answer a listener question from David B. and explain how buyers should investigate recurring production problems before deciding whether to fix the situation or transfer manufacturing elsewhere. They begin by separating product design problems from manufacturing and workmanship issues. A product that cannot withstand normal use may be fundamentally under-designed, while products arriving dead on arrival are more likely to indicate manufacturing failures. The discussion also covers reliability testing, pilot production, supplier audits, corrective action plans, containment measures, documented process changes, fixtures and mistake-proofing. Renaud explains why inspections can provide useful short-term protection but should not become a permanent substitute for a functioning supplier quality system. If repeated mistakes continue, records are unavailable, or production is being moved between facilities without your knowledge, it may be time to walk away. You will learn: • How to distinguish design failures from manufacturing problems • When early production issues may be understandable • The warning signs that a supplier has no effective systems • What evidence to request after a supplier claims a problem is fixed • Why corrective action and inspection must be used together • When transferring production becomes the safest option   Show Sections 00:00:13 – Introduction 00:00:59 – What to do when production problems keep appearing 00:02:14 – Design failures versus manufacturing problems 00:04:40 – Validating a new product before scaling up 00:07:00 – Problems during new product introduction 00:08:29 – When repeated mistakes mean it is time to walk away 00:10:15 – Using supplier audits to reduce risk 00:12:38 – Proving that a production problem has been fixed 00:15:38 – Fixtures, mistake-proofing and process improvement 00:19:09 – Corrective action versus more inspections 00:21:37 – When inspections become supplier babysitting 00:23:12 – Common weaknesses to investigate in the factory 00:24:58 – Conclusion   Related content When and Why a Product Failure Analysis is Required QC During NPI: Build Quality In Before Mass Production Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Guide Production Transfer: A Roadmap (Assembly Operations Only) Use a Corrective Action Plan After a Failed Inspection Supplier Quality Management: KPIs and Improvement Tools Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

In this talk, Aleksandr Kim, Senior Data Scientist at Intuit, shares his expertise in building AI-powered features in production from fine-tuning BERT models in cyber security to engineering scalable data verification platforms. We explore the reality of moving beyond messy research code to build observable, cost-effective AI agents and automated pipelines.You'll learn about:- Translating traditional machine learning metrics into actionable business outcomes- Validating large language model behavior through robust evaluation and alignment techniques- Pivoting from a generic chatbot project to high-value Slack automation workflows- Structuring outputs and guided reasoning layers to eliminate trivial AI summaries- Defining the overlapping skills between AI engineers, data scientists, and full-stack software engineers- Implementing multi-LLM routing logic and token caching to minimize enterprise API expenses- Identifying critical data infrastructure bottlenecks to determine when to pivot or drop an AI pilotTIMECODES:00:00 AI Engineering Production and Scalability06:12 Intuit Ecosystem and QuickBooks Products12:17 Aligning ML Metrics with Business Outcomes18:52 AI Engineers Conducting Customer Interviews25:13 Structured Output and Guided Reasoning31:13 Defining AI Engineering vs Software Engineering37:20 Cost Optimization and Multi LLM Routing43:26 UI Trends and Token Management in Industry49:33 Future Career Trends in AI Engineering55:46 Data Infrastructure Bottlenecks and ML FailuresThis session is designed for mid-to-senior level Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and Software Engineers who want to develop a highly practical, production-first approach to generative AI. It is especially useful for technology leads focused on reducing token overhead and building self-correcting agentic systems.Connect with Aleksandr- Website - https://alexkimds.github.io/- Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandrkim/

Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner doesn't do small talk. Fifty-one years in private practice. Forty-five thousand statistical cases. A PhD from Chicago that taught her the map is not the territory — especially when the territory is the human soul. She sat across from me and told me about the voice. 1974. Transcendental Meditation. A voice in her head that said: Go to Osho's ashram. She laughed at it. Called it woo-woo. She'd already seen enough fake gurus in her Jungian training — professors waxing poetic about numinous experiences who'd never had a single one. "Have you ever had one?" she asked them. Silence. That told her everything. But the voice persisted. She went to India. Alone. Single woman, 1978. A client handed her Osho's book at the gate — same birthday. Coincidence? She doesn't believe in them. She took sannyas. Got a new name: Madhava Asangaro. Divine inconsistency. Osho nailed her in one look. Then she met Marvin. Sitting next to her at a lecture. Same neighborhood in Pacific Palisades. Same circle of healers. Never met. He'd walked away from a chief-of-medicine gig because he couldn't stomach herd medicine. She set a boundary at dinner — he played games with the check, she walked. He chased her. Forty-eight years later, still chasing. Here's where it gets sharp. Ra Uru Hu, founder of Human Design, asked her to validate his system. She ran thirty thousand cases through the grinder. The result? "It's a faulty system. Incomplete. Erroneous. Disempowers people." Five types, not four. Projectors aren't here to wait for recognition — they're here to recognize themselves first. That's the difference between a cage and a compass. She built Noble Energy Maps instead. Eight charts. Starts three months before birth. The only system that treats the prenatal window as sacred architecture. Four worlds — physical, emotional, mental, spiritual — mapped from Kabbalah, I Ching, astrology, and the Tree of Life. Psychology has no language for soul, she says. Dreams are symbolic. The waking mind is sensory. Soul speaks in questions with no visual cues: What do you know now? What do you want? When? Her prescription is brutally simple: morning time with yourself. Gratitude journal with "because" statements — science backs it, cortisol drops, healing accelerates. If you won't give yourself time, why should anyone else? This episode isn't about feel-good spirituality. It's about the architecture of a life that works. The woman who walked into darkness and found light. The psychologist who tested the map against the territory and built a better one. Listen if you're done with borrowed wisdom. Listen if you want the blueprint.   Learn more today:  https://nobleenergywellness.com/  

Five years ago, DWFI was tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy to tackle a critical challenge: scientifically validating carbon sequestration in Midwest corn and soybean production. With this $3 million project now in its final 120-day closeout phase, DWFI Director of Research Christopher Neale discusses this initiative at the intersection of energy, agriculture and policy. He shares insights into how the team translated rigorous field-level measurements into tools that bring credibility to carbon credit markets. We discuss what carbon credits are, the importance of data-driven policy and how these markets can be a tool for producers.

Most engineering teams are still optimizing for the wrong thing. They chase the speed of code when the real bottleneck is the speed of context. Matt Watson and Eban Bisong, founder and CEO of Senvi, get into what actually changes when AI moves from a coding tool to a teammate.Eban has spent his career as a founding engineer, and his approach is hands-on: don't tell skeptical engineers AI works, show them, every standup, until the pushback turns into excitement. At Park DNA he built "RTD2," an OpenClaw-powered droid wired read-only into their data sources, Slack, and Jira. It answered support questions before an engineer could, created its own bug tickets, and joined meetings through Fireflies so nothing got lost. The lesson underneath all of it: record everything, because the team that captures the most context ships the right thing fastest.Matt also shares his own three-week rabbit hole with Claude Cowork, $8K in tokens, a fully rebuilt Full Scale website, a thousand dead blog posts deleted, and 200 more rewritten. They go a few rounds on why it's a bad time to be a coder but a great time to be a builder, why "good enough" is a real standard and not a cop-out, and why ownership beats asking permission every time.If you build software or lead an engineering team, listen now. And if you want to try Eban's voice-first AI journal, visit senvi.ai.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:42 From Founding Engineer to Solo Founder01:52 Using AI as an Engineering Leader03:24 Building RTD2: An AI Teammate for Support05:27 The Speed of Context, Not Code06:11 Why You Should Record Everything08:59 Winning Over AI-Skeptical Engineers11:50 The AI Spectrum Across 80 Clients13:35 A Bad Time to Be a Coder, a Great Time to Build14:03 Why "Good Enough" Is Good Enough14:52 Human-in-the-Loop and Reviewing AI's Work16:28 Going All-In on Senvi19:01 Validating the Product With a Beta Group21:01 Bootstrapping a Truly AI-Native CompanyLinks & ResourcesConnect with Eban Bisong on LinkedInSenvi.ai - senvi.aiWhat Smart CTOs Are Doing Differently With Offshore Teams in 2025Subscribe to the Global Talent SprintFull Scale – Build your dev team quickly and affordablyIf you're trying to get your team out of the basement and into real product ownership, this episode is your playbook. Stop being a ticket factory. Build teams that think, create, and lead.Follow the show, rate it, and send this to someone who's still trying to do “real Scrum.” They need it more than you do.

As AI becomes embedded in software development workflows, many leaders assume the biggest changes will happen in coding. The reality may be very different. The future belongs to AI Team Systems—the structures, feedback loops, and operational practices that transform rapid development into meaningful business outcomes. During Building Better Developers Season 28 Episode 9, Dave Borzillo explored how Agile principles may evolve in an AI-powered environment and why human collaboration remains essential.   About David Borzillo David Borzillo is an Agile coach, author, speaker, and organizational improvement advocate with more than three decades of experience spanning software development, leadership, Agile transformation, and product delivery. Through his Better Ways of Working platform, he helps organizations improve collaboration, reduce operational friction, and create sustainable delivery systems. He is the author of Sanity at Scale and Who Killed Agile? (co-authored), and United Agility, and hosts the Better Ways of Working podcast. Follow David at: https://betterwaysofworking.com/about.htm Bonus: Free Kindle Promotion

In this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Gidi Cohen, CEO of BonFy.AI, sits down with Collin and shares insights on product-market fit, the evolution of data security in the age of AI, and strategies for startup growth in a rapidly changing market. Highlights include:  Validating the idea (02:59), Understanding the Market Needs (04:43), Identifying Competitor Weaknesses (08:05), Finding the Right Buyer Persona (13:27), and more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights on Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

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"Stop comparing the hard. Start validating the hard." That one line from Heidi Price might be the whole episode. Heidi spent years in the autism community before she was a mom. She worked as a recreational therapist, and she married into a family that knows autism well, with two brothers-in-law on the spectrum and two nephews too. She thought she understood it. Then she had her own kids, and she learned how much the level one experience can humble even someone who works in the field. Heidi and her husband live in North Carolina with their three kids. Two of the three are autistic, and both are level one. Her six-year-old son has autism, ADHD, and a PDA, or pathological demand avoidance, profile. Her five-year-old daughter was diagnosed at three and spent about a year and a half in ABA therapy. Her youngest, who is three, has severe food allergies. As Heidi puts it, it's a fun place at her house. In this Seen and Heard episode, Heidi gives Rob a real, unscripted look at what their days actually hold. The morning rules you can't break. The clothing battles when the seasons change. The way her son and daughter can need the exact opposite things at the exact same time. And one recent win that will stick with you, where a couple of soda cans, a pair of new shoes, and three days of patience turned a meltdown into a victory lap. But the heart of this one is Heidi's message about comparison. Every level of autism is hard. The level threes and the level ones. The non-verbal days and the principal-calling days. They can coexist, and one does not have to threaten the other. She's honest about the services gap too, about how her daughter could not get an IEP because she wasn't considered bad enough, even while she was still struggling. What you'll hear: Why working in autism for years still didn't prepare her for level one PDA, control, and why you can't just wake her kids up The soda-can trick that got her son into new shoes How autism showed up differently in her son than her daughter Why level one kids can fall through the cracks for services "Stop comparing the hard. Start validating the hard." "Everyone's hard is hard. We need to stop comparing the hard. We need to start validating the hard." Heidi Price This episode is presented by Best Part Kids, a sensory-friendly multivitamin for selective eaters created by dietitian Brittyn Coleman. Use code THEAUTISMDAD for 10% off at BestPartKids.com. #ad About Rob: Rob Gorski is the founder of The Autism Dad, a blog and podcast dedicated to supporting parents raising kids on the autism spectrum. As a dad of three autistic sons with over 25 years of experience, Rob brings lived experience, honesty, and heart to every conversation. Rob's book, So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism, lands December 29, 2026 from Fair Winds Press. Updates and preorder: theautismdad.com/book Where to find Rob: You can find me at theautismdad.com, on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at The Autism Dad, and on YouTube at The Autism Dad. New episodes drop every week at listen.theautismdad.com. Where to find Heidi: [CONFIRM: Heidi's handles or site. She did not share them on the episode.]

In this episode, Dr. K breaks down the misunderstood art of "holding space," explaining why our natural urge to solve problems or validate feelings is often a defense mechanism against our own discomfort. He reveals how to transition from being a "fixer" to becoming a resilient container for others' emotions through the practice of intentional inaction. What to expect in this episode: The Problem-Solver Trap: Why our first instinct to offer solutions is often a selfish act designed to shut off the negative emotions we are absorbing from others. The Emotional Umbilical Cord: A look at the biological reality of empathy and how we absorb the "negativity" of those around us, similar to how we feel for fictional characters on a screen. When Therapy-Speak Fails: Why "validating feelings" can feel infuriating or dismissive to a loved one, especially when it is used to "poke holes" in their valid anger. Intentional Inaction: Understanding that holding space is not "doing nothing," but rather a purposeful choice to not act while remaining physically and facially engaged. The "Holding the Bag" Metaphor: A practical visualization for supporting someone by letting them lead the interaction and put whatever they need into the "space" you provide. The Boredom Indicator: How to recognize when a "trauma dump" has lost its emotional energy by monitoring your own internal state for signs of boredom or repetition. Creating a "Police Line": How to maintain a boundary that allows the other person the autonomy to decide their own next steps rather than solving the situation for them. Dr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this final episode of the ICH Quality series, we walk through the most important concepts in ICH Q14 and how they fit into the broader ICH quality framework.Rather than reviewing the guideline section by section, this episode focuses on the ideas that are most useful in practice: Why does ICH Q14 start with the Analytical Target Profile (ATP)? How is it different from ICH Q2? How do you develop analytical procedures using a science- and risk-based approach? And what does all of this have to do with ICH Q12 and lifecycle management?One quick note: at the time of recording, ICH Q14 remains under public comment, so some details may evolve before the final version is adopted.Chapters00:00 – Intro and ICH Q14 vs. Q201:08 – The Analytical Target Profile (ATP)04:16 – The Analytical Procedure Lifecycle05:32 – Risk-Based Development and Enhanced Approaches06:20 – Where ICH Q2 Fits: Validation08:04 – Connecting Q14 to ICH Q12 and Lifecycle Management09:22 – Closing the ICH Quality SeriesIn this episode, we cover:• Why ICH Q14 exists• The difference between ICH Q14 and ICH Q2• What an Analytical Target Profile (ATP) is• ATP examples and performance criteria• Technology selection and fit-for-purpose methods• The analytical procedure lifecycle• Risk assessments and enhanced development approaches• Multivariate experiments and DOE concepts• Analytical procedure control strategies• Validation and the role of ICH Q2• Lifecycle management of analytical procedures• The connection between ICH Q14 and ICH Q12• Why understanding matters more than simply checking a boxIf you've followed along through the ICH Quality series, one of the themes that keeps showing up is that quality isn't something you test into products at the end. Whether we're talking about Q8, Q9, Q10, Q12, or now Q14, the emphasis continues to shift toward building knowledge, understanding risk, and using that understanding throughout the lifecycle.Subhi Saadeh is the Founder and Principal at Let's Combinate, where he helps teams develop and control drug-device combination products by aligning quality systems, development, and regulatory expectations across drug and device domains. He is a consultant, auditor, trainer, speaker, and host of the Let's Combinate podcast, with experience across companies including Pfizer, Gilead, and Baxter supporting vaccines, biologics, generics, and combination products.

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned about recently, including the story of how a mom on maternity leave saved a major motion picture and a disturbing phenomenon involving a beloved children's toy. Also, Shanna navigates her daughter's last-minute wardrobe crisis, and Laura spends Mother's Day doing exactly what she wanted. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including events that provided some big laughs. Shanna's kids are 7 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7 years old and 5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:• Planning a Mother's Day outing with your kids• Validating your child's feelings vs. gaslighting them into positivity• Reclaiming hobbies after having kids• How a mom saved Toy Story 2• Why your Owala (and other plastic items) may be melting• Surprising your partner: tips for keeping a secret in the age of smartphones• The Netflix Is a Joke Festival: a good excuse to see live comedy in LAProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:• The Next Web article: "How Pixar's Toy Story 2 was deleted twice, once by technology and again for its own good"• Reddit post about melting plastic Owala water bottle• Sad Doll Disease - article in New Scientist• Owala water bottle• The Handsome Podcast• The Wiltern• Largo at the Coronet• Flight of the Conchords• Netflix Is a Joke FestivalConnect with Us:• Become a Patreon member to access ad-free episodes, bonus content, live hangouts and more! patreon.com/bfppodcast• Follow us on social: Instagram, TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcast• Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.• Visit our website: bigfatpositivepodcast.com• Email us: contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com• Send us a voice message: speakpipe.com/bfppodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, help spread the word by sharing the show or leaving a review. Thank you!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Catherine Hayden is the Chief Marketing Officer at Kate Farms, the #1 doctor-recommended plant-based nutrition brand. Since joining the company in 2018, she has helped scale Kate Farms through rapid growth, multiple funding rounds, and its acquisition by Danone, while building an omnichannel business spanning healthcare, direct-to-consumer, subscription, Amazon, and retail. Catherine began her career as a Registered Dietitian, giving her a unique perspective at the intersection of healthcare, nutrition, and consumer behavior. Today, she leads brand strategy, commercial growth, innovation, and integration across both healthcare and consumer channels. Kate Farms was founded to solve a deeply personal problem. After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age five, Kate struggled to tolerate existing nutrition formulas and relied on a feeding tube for nourishment. What began as a solution for one child has since grown into a company that has nourished more than 600,000 people. In this episode, Catherine shares how Kate Farms evolved from a healthcare-focused company into a high-growth Ecommerce and omnichannel brand, including lessons on building DTC alongside Amazon, uncovering customer insights that reshaped the business, and expanding awareness and access without sacrificing growth. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:29] Intro [01:42] Serving customers across every life stage [02:02] Scaling impact from one success story [03:36] Validating demand before scaling [05:48] Episode Sponsor: Klaviyo [07:55] Learning complex channels through partnerships [10:36] Balancing trust with Ecommerce growth [12:32] Episode Sponsor: Intelligems [14:32] Using customer insights to guide strategy [17:40] Connecting brand awareness to conversions [19:13] Expanding reach while maintaining growth [22:13] Episode Sponsor: Electric Eye [23:20] Creating loyalty beyond product discounts [26:45] Winning customers through better products [27:17] Callout [27:27] Making great products easier to access Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Plant-based tube feeding formulas and shakes katefarms.com/ Follow Catherine Hayden linkedin.com/in/catherine-hayden-28233816 Migrate and grow more klaviyo.com/honest  Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Imagine walking into a tense meeting where emotions are running high and instead of trying to find the perfect words, you say just two simple ones that instantly shift the entire dynamic. It sounds almost too simple to work, but for Doug Noll, it's a proven method grounded in neuroscience and tested in some of the most extreme environments imaginable.   After 22 years as a trial lawyer, Doug Noll walked away from the courtroom to become a peacemaker, taking his work into maximum-security prisons, where he trained individuals serving life sentences for murder to become mediators and peacekeepers. Today, he brings those same battle-tested skills into boardrooms and leadership teams, helping organizations navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and transform how people communicate at work.    On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we're talking with Doug Noll, about the power of naming emotions and why most workplace communication advice misses the mark. Join us as we learn how to recognize what's really happening beneath the surface in high-stakes conversations, how to answer the brain's three subconscious questions, and how to shift from trying to control conversations to creating emotional safety that accelerates trust, collaboration, and results.    Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 

In this podcast, I sat down with Zoli Honig, founder and CEO of Short Form Media — a creative agency specializing in short-form video production, executive personal branding, and podcast distribution. In this podcast, we explore how TikTok redefined the social media landscape, shifting focus from follower counts to content quality. We discuss strategies to get more views and how creators can achieve significant reach, even with a small following. This episode highlights effective social media marketing techniques and offers insights into how to go viral, demonstrating the power of engaging content.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

CardioNerds (Dr. Billy-Joe Mullinax, Dr. Dinu Balanescu, and Dr. Jane Ehret) discuss risk stratification in acute pulmonary embolism with Dr. Stavros Konstantinides, Chair of the 2019 ESC Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines. Using a real-world case, this episode explores how modern PE care has moved beyond “massive” and “submassive” labels toward a dynamic, physiology-based approach. The discussion highlights the limitations of static risk scores, the importance of right ventricular dysfunction and biomarkers, and why normotension does not imply stability. Special emphasis is placed on intermediate-high risk PE, early identification of impending hemodynamic collapse, and the role of lactate, serial reassessment, and PERT teams in guiding escalation of care. Audio editing by CardioNerds intern, Joshua Khorsandi.The 2026 American multi-society PE guidelines were published after this episode was recorded. Dr. Dinu Balanescu and Dr. Billy-Joe Mullinax are Co-chairs for the CardioNerds PE Series, developed in collaboration with the PERT Consortium.   Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Pulmonary Embolism PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls Stable blood pressure does not mean low risk in PEHypotension is a late finding. Patients may have severe RV failure, hypoxia, and tissue hypoperfusion while remaining normotensive — a key concept behind “normotensive shock.” Risk stratification in PE must be dynamic, not staticLegacy scores like PESI and Bova provide a snapshot and predict 30-day mortality, but they do not capture short-term trajectory or impending hemodynamic collapse. Intermediate-high risk PE is a dangerous and heterogeneous groupPatients with RV dysfunction, positive biomarkers, tachycardia, hypoxemia, and elevated lactate may have in-hospital mortality approaching 15%, rivaling STEMI. Lactate is a critical but underutilized marker in PEElevated lactate reflects tissue hypoxia and early circulatory failure and may identify patients at risk for collapse before blood pressure declines. PERT enables physiology-driven, patient-centered PE carePERT teams operationalize continuous reassessment, integrate imaging, labs, and clinical trajectory, and allow timely escalation — shifting PE management from rigid categories to real-time decision-making. Notes Drafted by Dr. Jane Ehret. 1. What is the contemporary framework for risk stratification in acute pulmonary embolism? Modern PE risk stratification prioritizes hemodynamics and right ventricular (RV) function rather than clot burden. The 2019 ESC Guidelines classify PE into high risk, intermediate risk (low vs high), and low risk, based on: Hemodynamic status, RV dysfunction on imaging, and Cardiac biomarkers. This framework emphasizes early mortality risk but requires clinical context to guide escalation decisions. 2. Why is normotension insufficient to define “stability” in PE? Blood pressure is a late marker of circulatory failure in PE. Patients can maintain normal BP through Tachycardia, Increased sympathetic tone, and RV compensation. Many patients with preserved BP may already have shock physiology, including hypoxemia, elevated lactate, and RV failure — sometimes referred to as “normotensive shock.” 3. How should intermediate-risk PE be conceptualized clinically? Intermediate-risk PE is heterogeneous, ranging from patients who do well on anticoagulation to those who deteriorate rapidly. Intermediate-high risk PE is defined by RV dysfunction on imaging and positive cardiac biomarkers. Clinical features such as tachycardia, increasing oxygen requirement, and elevated lactate identify patients at highest risk within this group. 4. What are the strengths and limitations of commonly used PE risk scores? Legacy scores are useful for initial risk categorization but are static and limited in predicting short-term deterioration. Most scores were developed to predict mortality or complications at fixed time points rather than dynamic clinical trajectory. 5. What are the commonly used risk scores and clinical tools in PE, and what is each designed to predict? ESC Risk Stratification Algorithm: Identifies high-risk PE by hemodynamics. Uses PESI or sPESI in normotensive patients to distinguish low-risk from non–low-risk PE. Uses RV dysfunction and biomarkers to differentiate intermediate-low from intermediate-high risk. Forms the basis of many institutional PE pathways. PESI and sPESI: Validated to predict 30-day mortality. Widely used to identify low-risk patients appropriate for outpatient management. Heavily influenced by age and comorbidities. Bova Score: Predicts 30-day PE-related complications in normotensive patients. Composite PE Shock Score (CPES): Predicts normotensive shock in hemodynamically stable PE patients. Pulmonary Embolism Progression (PEP) Score: Predicts progression from intermediate-risk to high-risk PE within 72 hours of diagnosis. PE Short-term Clinical Outcomes Risk Estimation (PE-SCORE): Predicts clinical deterioration or death within 5 days of PE diagnosis. Hestia Criteria: Identifies low-risk PE patients safe for outpatient treatment. Wells' Criteria and Revised Geneva Score: Determine pretest probability for diagnostic triage. PERC Score: Rules out PE in very low-risk patients. 6. What is the role of biomarkers in PE risk stratification? Troponin and natriuretic peptides reflect RV myocardial injury and strain. Current guidelines treat biomarkers as binary (positive vs negative), despite risk being continuous. Biomarkers are most helpful for: Initial risk classification. They are less useful for: Short-interval monitoring and Detecting rapid clinical deterioration. 7. Why is lactate an important physiologic marker in PE? Lactate reflects global tissue hypoxia and impaired perfusion. Elevated lactate may identify patients with: Early circulatory failure and Increased risk of imminent hemodynamic collapse. Lactate is not currently included in ESC risk algorithms but may add important prognostic information in intermediate-risk patients. 8. How does trajectory influence decision-making in PE management? Risk stratification should be viewed as a dynamic process, not a one-time label. Worsening clinical trajectory may include: Rising heart rate, Increasing oxygen needs, Rising lactate, and Progressive RV dysfunction. Serial reassessment is essential for timely escalation of care. 9. What role do Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT) play in risk stratification? PERT facilitates: Multidisciplinary decision-making and Integration of imaging, biomarkers, and clinical physiology. PERT is most valuable for: Intermediate-risk and high-risk PE and Patients with complex comorbidities or uncertain trajectory. PERT enables a shift from category-based to physiology-driven PE care. References 1. Konstantinides SV, Meyer G, Becattini C, et al. 2019 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism developed in collaboration with the European Respiratory Society (ERS): The Task Force for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Eur Respir J. 2019;54(3):1901647. Published 2019 Oct 9. doi:10.1183/13993003.01647-2019 2. Leidi A, Bex S, Righini M, Berner A, Grosgurin O, Marti C. Risk Stratification in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Current Evidence and Perspectives. J Clin Med. 2022;11(9):2533. Published 2022 Apr 30. doi:10.3390/jcm11092533 3. Choi WH, Kwon SU, Jwa YJ, et al. The pulmonary embolism severity index in predicting the prognosis of patients with pulmonary embolism. Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(2):123-127. doi:10.3904/kjim.2009.24.2.123 4. Jiménez D, Aujesky D, Moores L, et al. Simplification of the pulmonary embolism severity index for prognostication in patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism. Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(15):1383-1389. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2010.199 5. Chen X, Shao X, Zhang Y, et al. Assessment of the Bova score for risk stratification of acute normotensive pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Thromb Res. 2020;193:99-106. doi:10.1016/j.thromres.2020.05.047 6. Zhang RS, Yuriditsky E, Zhang P, et al. Composite Pulmonary Embolism Shock Score and Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2024;17(8):e014088. doi:10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.124.014088 7. Zhang RS, Alam U, Sharp ASP, et al. Validating the Composite Pulmonary Embolism Shock Score for Predicting Normotensive Shock in Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2024;17(2):e013399. doi:10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.123.013399 8. Ehret J, Wakefield D, Badlam J, Antkowiak M, Erdreich B. Development of the Pulmonary Embolism Progression (PEP) score for predicting short-term clinical deterioration in intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism: a single-center retrospective study. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2025;58(2):243-253. doi:10.1007/s11239-024-03051-5 9. Weekes AJ, Raper JD, Lupez K, et al. Development and validation of a prognostic tool: Pulmonary embolism short-term clinical outcomes risk estimation (PE-SCORE). PLoS One. 2021;16(11):e0260036. Published 2021 Nov 18. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0260036 10. Zondag W, Hiddinga BI, Crobach MJ, et al. Hestia criteria can discriminate high- from low-risk patients with pulmonary embolism. Eur Respir J. 2013;41(3):588-592. doi:10.1183/09031936.00030412 11. Wells PS, Anderson DR, Rodger M, et al. Excluding pulmonary embolism at the bedside without diagnostic imaging: management of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism presenting to the emergency department by using a simple clinical model and d-dimer. Ann Intern Med. 2001;135(2):98-107. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-135-2-200107170-00010 12. Wolf SJ, McCubbin TR, Feldhaus KM, Faragher JP, Adcock DM. Prospective validation of Wells Criteria in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. Ann Emerg Med. 2004;44(5):503-510. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2004.04.002 13. Le Gal G, Righini M, Roy PM, et al. Prediction of pulmonary embolism in the emergency department: the revised Geneva score. Ann Intern Med. 2006;144(3):165-171. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-144-3-200602070-00004 14. 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A woman in North East China was born into poverty, denied an education, and suffered several life threatening incidents in her childhood. In her early adulthood her husband passed away and she was left with two small children to raise on her own, She was riddled with illness and resentments. She then discovered Falun Dafa in 1996. Here is her remarkable journey of cultivation in Dafa. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui websiteOriginal Articles:1. My Amazing Cultivation Journey While Telling People About the Persecution2. Validating the Wonder of Dafa During a Predestined Meeting To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Turning Military Life into a Mission Field: Embracing the InvitationThis episode dives deep into the extraordinary value of embracing change, building intentional community, and viewing each duty station as a divine mission. With guest Kori Yates, we explore how military families can turn constant movement into a powerful witness for Christ — one invitation at a time.In this episode:The power of unifying themes for the year and how they guide ministry effortsMoving as a constant—how family and faith adapt in new communitiesThe significance of intentionality in community building, even for introvertsLessons from biblical exile—living on mission wherever God places usHow military families are modern-day missionaries, shaping a global movementPractical ways to foster belonging quickly after a moveThe importance of boundaries to avoid exhaustion and stay spiritually energizedUsing small groups and church communities as launch pads for impactHonoring grief during transitions —why it's vital for health and purposeCreating "Moving Scrapbooks" to remember God's faithfulness across placesThe role of local churches in recognizing, welcoming, and sending military familiesTimestamps:00:00 - The invitation project as a unifying theme for 202602:23 - Family as odd ducks, navigating community in new places04:47 - The heart of biblical living in exile & God's purpose in displacement09:12 - Embracing introversion while building community11:30 - Transitioning from belonging to being sent as missionaries15:42 - Managing grief and expectations during frequent moves22:18 - Creating tools like "Moving Scrapbooks" to remember God's faithfulness27:05 - The importance of setting boundaries to prevent burnout35:19 - Why living intentionally in your current location is a powerful ministry42:33 - Quick community-building tips post-move49:01 - Validating grief and normalizing weariness in transition55:35 - Remembering people over possessions, building lifelong connections60:27 - How churches can recognize and activate military families as missionaries62:55 - Embracing your season and finishing strong in every assignmentWhat is God calling you to in this season? Embrace it fiercely. Serve intentionally. Let each move be a mission, each community a classroom, and each goodbye an invitation to trust in God's bigger plan. Your next chapter is already being written — step into it boldly, knowing you're part of a divine movement.

Dr. Yuthika Girme took one undergrad course on interpersonal relations, which completely altered the trajectory of her career and led her down the path of researching relationship science. In this episode, Dr. Yuthika unpacks the science behind close relationships and singlehood. She also covers the impact of online dating, how social scripts impact relationships, and how to build a balanced relationship with yourself before—and during—a romantic one.References:- Dr. Yuthika Girme: https://www.sfu.ca/psychology/about/people/current-faculty/ygirme.html- SECURE Research Lab: https://secureresearchlab.com- SECURE Research Lab on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/securelab.sfu/- Simon Fraser University: https://www.sfu.ca- University of Auckland: https://www.auckland.ac.nzTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:15 From clinical psych to relationship science03:48 What relationship science actually explores05:50 Predictors of lasting relationships08:50 How communication changes depending on relationship type10:15 Does dating change as you get older?11:55 The biggest misconception in dating13:18 How social media distorts our perception of relationships14:48 What singlehood science examines16:33 Validating singlehood without devaluing partnership20:09 The toll of singlehood22:42 How different generations approach marriage23:59 Does the biological clock impact dating?25:48 How online dating impacts connection 33:46 The science behind partner selection36:32 Balance between self and relationships42:55 Dating scripts and gendered norms

Melissa Elguera discusses the complex process of healing from betrayal, focusing on the importance of understanding trauma, meaning making, and emotional regulation. She shares insights on how past traumas influence current pain and offers practical guidance for betrayed partners and betrayers to foster healing and connection. Key topics:Trauma's impact on the brain and emotional regulationThe role of meaning-making in betrayal painHealing strategies for betrayed partners and betrayersThe importance of boundaries and resilience in recovery Takeaways:Trauma affects the hippocampus, impacting safety and emotional regulation.Unhealed trauma leads to distorted meaning making, fueling ongoing pain.Validating the betrayed's feelings is crucial for relief and healing.Healing the root of trauma reduces hypervigilance and toxic patterns.Both partners must take responsibility and work on their individual healing.Healing from Betrayal: Understanding Trauma and Meaning MakingThe Root of Pain in Betrayal Recovery"All of our relationship meanings are now on trial""Healing the root of trauma brings relief from pain""Making meaning from survival keeps us in the war"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Meaning Making After Betrayal02:25 Understanding the Impact of Betrayal on the Brain05:00 The Role of Meaning in Trauma and Healing10:15 Navigating the Confusion of Betrayer and Betrayed Perspectives15:15 The Importance of Validation in Healing20:03 Building Resilience and Moving Forward in Relationships23:40 WHT Outro.mp4 ResourcesShe Is Free Curriculum - https://example.com/she-is-freeOut of the Wreckage Course - https://example.com/out-of-the-wreckageIdentity Life Coach Resources - https://identitylife.coachWhole Heart Transformation Community - https://example.com/wholeheart

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Ingrid Carney is the founder of Ingrid & Isabel, the largest maternity brand in the United States. Before any of that, she co-founded a Silicon Valley startup that ended with the dot com bust. Then she got pregnant, couldn't button her pants on the way to a VC pitch, used a tube top to hold them in place, and that quick fix became the Bellaband, the product that built Ingrid & Isabel.She launched with $28,000 of her own money. Half of it went to a patent. The rest went to walking into the top maternity stores in the country, demoing the product on her own body, and sending handwritten letters to the number one store in every major market. With no fashion background, no industry connections, and no marketing budget, she taught herself manufacturing, beat back a major company that tried to steal her patent, and bootstrapped Ingrid & Isabel to serve more than 17 million moms with 16 patents to her name.In this episode, Ingrid shares what 24 years in business has actually taught her, and why feeling "behind" can be an advantage in a world obsessed with overnight success. We get into the patent battle that almost ended everything, how she got into retail and grew the business from there, and why she believes the best ideas come from sharing your idea, not protecting it, and so much more. In this episode, we'll talk to Ingrid about:* Why feeling “behind” in business can become a competitive advantage. [02:23]* Becoming comfortable in unfamiliar situations from an early age. [04:36]* Lessons from working in Silicon Valley startups and ad agencies. [07:17]* Discovering the balance between big corporate thinking and startup speed. [08:27]* Building her first startup and navigating its shutdown. [09:47]* The pregnancy moment that sparked the idea for the Bellaband. [12:42]* Validating the product idea through her local moms group. [15:48]* Testing early prototypes and refining the product through real feedback. [17:23]* Navigating postpartum depression while sitting on a promising idea. [18:58]* Why investing into a patent changed the company's future. [20:28]* Fighting a major retailer that copied the Bellaband before the patent was approved. [22:35]* Why sharing ideas openly can lead to unexpected opportunities and advice. [29:16]* Trusting intuition while balancing endless feedback from others. [30:58]* The realities of building a company while raising young children. [32:22]* Landing early retail accounts by personally demonstrating the product in stores. [34:55]* How Target became a major growth unlock for the brand. [38:23]* Using lines of credit and inventory planning to support rapid expansion. [39:35]* Balancing premium retail, mass retail, and accessibility for customers. [40:45]* Products she believed would succeed that failed — and surprise hits she resisted. [46:01]* Hiring lessons, team dynamics, and knowing when someone isn't the right fit. [48:42]* Expanding into Walmart while continuing to focus on long-term growth opportunities. [51:02]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Ingrid:* Website: https://www.ingridandisabel.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingridandisabel/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if neurodegenerative disease doesn't begin at diagnosis… but decades earlier? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with Dr. Greg Eckel, a trailblazer in brain regeneration and neurodegenerative disease reversal. Dr. Eckel shares the pivotal discoveries that inform his cutting-edge approach to reversing conditions like Parkinson's. Together, they unpack what's really happening in the brain during neurodegeneration, why traditional diagnoses often come far too late, and how a comprehensive functional medicine framework is offering new hope to patients once told there was none. Inside this episode, we explore: A deeply personal loss that reshaped Dr. Greg Eckel's entire clinical focus and led him into the world of brain regeneration Why Parkinson's may begin decades before diagnosis and the early signals most practitioners miss A surprising breakdown of multiple Parkinson's subtypes and what that means for treatment The three major root drivers behind neurodegeneration and how they're showing up clinically today How trauma, stress, and "energetic load" may play a far bigger role than we thought A radically different approach to prevention and recovery that challenges conventional neurology and opens the door to possibility   The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by the Institute of Restorative Health. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofrestorativehealth/   For educational content and updates on current events, join our email list here.  Come join our IRH Clinical Success Showcase June 1- 4, 2026.  Get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to discover how the most trusted practitioners get life-changing outcomes, and how you can too. 

Long before “AI Agent” was the buzzword in every product discussion, Julia Dalton was already deep into solving the problems of coordinating thousands of worker agents, creating clear instruction prompts, and evaluating output quality. Julia is SVP of Product at the AI-support automation platform, Capacity. Previously, she helped scale workflow orchestration at OneSpace, formerly known as Crowdsource, where thousands of freelancers executed microtasks for major retailers. As it turns out, managing humans at scale and managing AI agents have a lot more in common than most people realize. In this episode, Julia shares: The two failure modes that kill every AI agent before the model ever runs Why running a crowdsourced work platform gave her incredible insights into building effective agentic AI products How Julia and her team built an AI system to triage and prioritize product feedback, automating low-complexity builds and helping make better decisions on high-stakes tradeoffs Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliadalton/ Capacity: https://capacity.com/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:52 Julia's startup roots at OneSpace 02:00 Transitioning from the human API to AI agents 02:47 Microtasking workflow chains 06:54 Routing rules and AI orchestration 11:55 Validating prompts with simulations 15:08 Recursive prompting in practice 17:46 Data and knowledge orchestration 20:57 PRP triage app for product requests 26:56 Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com.

Someone you love looks at you with caring eyes and says, "You look so much healthier now." And your stomach drops. Your ED brain hears: "You look so much bigger now." You're not alone in this experience. This triggering moment happens to almost everyone in recovery, and today we're going to unpack why it hurts so much and what to do about it. In this episode, you'll discover: Why "you look healthy" feels like code for "you look fat" The beautiful truth about what people actually see in your recovery 5 practical strategies to process triggering compliments without spiraling How to reframe "healthy" beyond appearance Why your brain interprets recovery compliments as threats How to honor difficult feelings without acting on them For the woman who wants to receive recovery compliments as they're intended—with love. THE QUOTE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING "You look healthy. And by that I don't mean you look fat. I mean, your face isn't gray anymore. The circles under your eyes aren't so dark. Your lips aren't cracked and dry, and your hair isn't thinning and brittle. I mean, you seem more focused when I talk to you. You seem calmer, stiller, and quieter. You're easier to have a joke with. You laugh now, you're less anxious. There's life about you. It's in your eyes and your smile. It's in the way that you speak, and even in the way that you go about your daily tasks. You look healthy. You look happy and it really, really suits you." This quote reminds us: Healthy isn't code for fat. It's about the light returning to your eyes. WHY RECOVERY COMPLIMENTS HURT When someone says "you look healthy," it triggers you because: Diet culture made "healthy" code for weight/appearance (not actual wellbeing) Your eating disorder convinced you taking up less space was the goal You've tied your worth to your size for so long that any perceived change feels life-threatening Recovery includes body changes and the ED voice fights against those changes You're afraid of being truly seen for who you authentically are The problem isn't the compliment—it's that your brain has been rewired to interpret certain words as threats. 5 STRATEGIES TO HANDLE TRIGGERING RECOVERY COMPLIMENTS STRATEGY 1: The Pause and Reframe When you hear "you look healthy" and feel anxiety rising: Take a breath and pause Consciously reframe what healthy actually means Ask yourself: "What non-weight related improvements have people noticed?" Create your own expanded definition of healthy that has nothing to do with size STRATEGY 2: The Curiosity Approach Instead of assuming you know what someone means: Say: "That's interesting. What changes have you noticed?" Often people are referring to your energy, presence, smile—not body size This gives you accurate information about their actual compliment Helps retrain your mind to consider interpretations beyond the ED narrative STRATEGY 3: The Gratitude Pivot Shift from appearance focus to function focus: Think about what your body can DO right now, not how it looks Example: "Today my body had enough energy to laugh with friends" "Today my brain could focus on work instead of calories" It's impossible to feel gratitude and hatred at the same time STRATEGY 4: The Feeling Validation Sometimes you need to acknowledge the pain: Say to yourself: "This hurts right now, and that's understandable" Text a safe person: "Someone said I looked healthy and I'm struggling with it" Validate your feelings without acting on them You can feel anxiety without restricting food STRATEGY 5: The Recovery Identity Reminder Keep a list of your recovery values and who you want to be: "I value connection over isolation" "I value energy to pursue my passions" "I value peace with food over constant control" When triggered, return to your bigger recovery WHY THE TRUTH ABOUT PROGRESS Using these strategies doesn't mean you'll never feel triggered by appearance comments. Recovery isn't about never feeling difficult emotions—it's about building new pathways to process them. First time someone said you looked healthy: You cried Tenth time: You felt a twinge, honored it, let it pass Eventually: You genuinely receive it as the intended compliment Progress isn't linear, but it IS possible and inevitable if you keep putting one step in front of the other. WHAT THEY'RE REALLY SEEING The people who say you look healthy are seeing something real: You coming back to life A spark returning Life coming back to someone they care about You engaging with the world again What if looking healthy is actually a sign that you're reclaiming your life? What if that glow is your authentic self shining through? KEY QUOTES

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel tackles one of the most common and frustrating questions he hears from parents: does every child really have Lyme, Candida, and parasites — or are we missing something bigger? Dr. Tony walks through the three tiers of healthcare most families cycle through, explains why constantly chasing and killing pathogens is an incomplete approach, and makes the case that nervous system dysregulation is the hidden root cause underneath nearly all chronic illnesses in kids. Using an accessible low-battery-mode analogy, he explains why no supplement, protocol, or detox program can fully work in a neurologically depleted body — and what parents need to do first to actually get results.-----Links & ResourcesFree article :Simple Ways to Support Your Child's Nervous System at HomeEpisode 44: The 4 Phases of Neurological Healing [Apple/Spotify]-----Key Topics & Timestamps1:00 The three tiers of healthcare most families cycle through03:00 Why the "kill the bad guys" medical philosophy is fundamentally incomplete05:00 Introducing the third approach: building resilience instead of chasing pathogens08:00 Validating parent frustration: why more testing leads to more problems14:00 Presence does not equal problem: pathogens as part of a normal biological ecosystem16:00 Nervous system dysregulation: the real root cause behind every chronic illness pattern19:00 The low battery mode analogy: how a depleted nervous system shuts down healing27:00 The shift: stop asking what infections they have, start asking why the body can't handle them35:00 How to reorder your care hierarchy and what to do next-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocsFacebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs NetworkYoutube: The PX DocsFor more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care.Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

This Predictable Revenue Podcast episode, featuring our host Collin Stewart, explores biotech innovation, product-market fit, and navigating the complexities of drug development with co-founder Punit from ALP AI.   Discover how machine learning and immune system testing are transforming pharmaceutical research.   Highlights include: Transitioning from Academia to Industry (07:38), Validating the Business Idea (11:27), Pricing Strategies and Customer Acquisition (20:26), Leveraging Technology for Market Entry (26:29), and more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights on Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

In this episode, I answer a question from a mom about her child taking things that don't belong to her. I explain that while this behavior can feel alarming, it is actually very common in childhood and is usually tied to development, impulse, and a child's desire to meet a need in the moment. Children often understand that taking things is wrong, but they don't yet have the ability to reason through that impulse or regulate it effectively. What looks like stealing is often a combination of desire, limited self-control, and not yet having the words to express what they want or feel. I also walk through how to respond in a way that teaches responsibility without creating shame. Validating the child's desire, setting clear limits, and offering choices that actually connect to what the child wants are key. When behavior continues, consequences can be appropriate, but they should be temporary and focused on helping the child develop internal responsibility—not just compliance. The goal is for the child to eventually choose not to take things because they understand and regulate themselves, not because they are being monitored. Ask Me Questions:  Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com My Book: Device Detox: A Parent's Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids - https://a.co/d/bThnKH9 Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/ My Newsletter Signup: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/newsletter/ My Podcast Partner, Gabb Wireless: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/gabb/ Common References: Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Landreth, G.L., & Bratton, S.C. (2019). Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): An Evidence-Based 10-Session Filial Therapy Model (2nd ed.). Routledge.

#868 If you've been trying to sell digital products but feel stuck spinning your wheels, this episode is your roadmap to building a profitable and sustainable business! Destini Copp joins host Kirsten Tyrrel to share how she went from burnt-out academic to thriving digital product entrepreneur with multiple income streams. She breaks down her signature Growth Flywheel — a holistic system that goes far beyond a typical sales funnel — and shares how to attract leads, nurture your audience, retain paying customers, and turn them into raving fans. You'll also learn how she uses AI to enhance student success, streamline onboarding, and boost retention inside her memberships. Whether you're just starting out or ready to optimize your digital product sales, this conversation is packed with actionable insights! (Original Air Date - 8/18/25) What we discuss with Destini: + From professor to digital product entrepreneur + Building a sustainable Growth Flywheel + Funnels vs. flywheels: key differences + Email list building with freebies and summits + Using tripwire funnels to boost sales + Retaining customers through memberships + Leveraging AI for onboarding and retention + Gathering testimonials with automation + Monetizing newsletters like mini magazines + Validating offers through market feedback Thank you, Destini! Check out Destini Copp at ⁠DestiniCopp.com⁠. Check out Hobby School at ⁠HobbySchool.com⁠. Subscribe to ⁠Destini's newsletter⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupBradley Sutton from Helium 10 joins the pod to break down how serious brands should be thinking about Amazon now: not as a backup channel, but as a core retail growth engine. We get into where Amazon fits in an omni-channel stack, how PPC has gotten way more complex, why Walmart and TikTok Shop matter more than most brands admit, and where sellers can actually use AI for efficiency.Sign Up for Helium 10: https://www.helium10.com/?utm_source=DTC&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=homepageIn this episode, we cover:Why Amazon has shifted from “nice to have” to a core acquisition and retention channelHow top sellers use PPC automation, dayparting, and keyword harvesting to manage spend without blowing budgetWhat Helium 10 actually helps with, from product research and listing optimization to competitive intel and campaign managementWhy TikTok Shop and Walmart aren't side quests anymoreHow to think about Rufus, AI shopping tools, and what actually matters right nowIf you're a DTC founder or an ecommerce operator scaling across Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop and you want cleaner CAC, better retail media performance, and fewer wasted ad dollars, this episode is a must listen.Helium 10 is a platform that brings research, operations, Amazon advertising, and performance insights together so you can scale faster across marketplaces.Timestamps00:00 Amazon beyond a traffic source02:00 Amazon as a core growth channel03:30 Multi-channel fulfillment and expansion06:30 Why Amazon ads are now critical08:00 Organic vs paid growth on Amazon12:00 Product research and competitor analysis15:00 Validating demand before launching19:00 Amazon vs TikTok vs Walmart strategy23:00 AI impact on Amazon shopping behavior28:00 Branded keyword bidding strategy32:00 Automation and dayparting for ads36:00 Biggest mistakes Amazon advertisers makeSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode Recorded live at VISION 2026, host Carm Capriotto and Matt Fanslow explore how lessons from marriage counseling can improve communication in auto repair shops. The core discussion centers on Matt's article for NAPA Auto Care's Insight Magazine, “Your Shop Might Need Marriage Counseling,” and the industry's gap in soft skills. His central argument is simple: most automotive professionals were never taught effective communication or soft skills. In the past, shop culture often relied on public criticism or shame to correct mistakes. Today, that approach backfires, especially for younger technicians, who are more likely to disengage or “quietly quit” in that kind of environment. Matt proposes a different approach: applying communication techniques commonly used in therapy to everyday shop interactions. Drawing from the Gottman Institute, Matt outlines common communication pitfalls: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, and how they show up daily in shop environments. Key solutions include: Validating feelings, especially with anxious customersCoaching without shame, addressing mistakes privately with supportSeeking outside perspective, using coaches or therapists to uncover blind spots Finally, both Carm and Matt challenge the stigma around seeking outside help. They encourage shop leaders to work with coaches, counselors, or therapists to uncover blind spots and improve their leadership approach. Far from being a weakness, asking for help is framed as a sign of strength and self-awareness. The goal isn't to turn shops into therapy sessions; it's to make small, intentional changes in how people communicate every day. The payoff? Fewer emotional blowups, stronger team culture, and customers who feel safe, heard, and respected. Download Matt Fanslow's Full Article: https://remarkableresults.biz/download/45724/?tmstv=1775829579 VISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo: https://visionkc.com/ Matt Fanslow, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN, Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z Podcast: https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ - Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters - Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto - Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ - Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider - All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books - Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom - Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm - Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections - The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ - Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ - Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ - The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ - The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ - Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill:...

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! The Undiscovered Entrepreneur | Episode: Elie Zalo – Fish Tank VC From Cold Calls to Crowdfunding Revolution: A 19-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Story  Episode Summary 19-year-old serial entrepreneur Elie Zalo joins host Skooby to share his raw, unfiltered entrepreneurship journey — from building an AI-powered cold calling training tool to launching Fish Tank VC, a social crowdfunding platform designed to democratize startup funding for everyday entrepreneurs and Gen Z founders.  What You'll Learn Why crowdfunding platforms are broken and who actually benefits from themHow AI tools are transforming sales training and startup buildingWhy failing fast is the ultimate entrepreneurship strategyHow Fish Tank VC is making startup investing accessible to retail investorsThe truth about product market fit and validating your business idea Timestamps [00:01:00] — Elie's origin story and entrepreneurship awakening on TikTok [00:02:30] — Building an AI-powered web development and CRM agency [00:04:00] — Creating Prospector, an internal AI cold calling trainer [00:07:00] — Gen Z risk-taking, StockX, crypto and prediction markets [00:09:30] — Why traditional crowdfunding platforms are broken [00:13:00] — The Fish Tank VC concept: TikTok meets startup investing [00:15:30] — Raw persistence: the one trait every entrepreneur must have [00:19:30] — How to use criticism to grow faster as a founder [00:24:00] — Validating your product before spending a single dollar [00:33:00] — Why authentic content beats AI-generated everything [00:42:00] — Failing fast, iterating smarter, and the future of Fish Tank VC Keywords Gen Z entrepreneurship, startup crowdfunding platform, democratize investing, retail investor startup funding, AI sales training tool, cold calling AI, prodDo you want to know what is your worst Hurdle is so you know what you want to do first to get across the start line?? Go to tuepodcast.net/quiz to get your 3 minute assessment right now and find out what your most prevalent hurdle is and how to start to overcome it!tuepodcast.net/quiz For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.comSkoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook PageAcross The Start Line Facebook CommunityFind out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video EpisodeRecorded live at VISION 2026, host Carm Capriotto and Matt Fanslow explore how lessons from marriage counseling can improve communication in auto repair shops.The core discussion centers on Matt's article for NAPA Auto Care's Insight Magazine, “Your Shop Might Need Marriage Counseling,” and the industry's gap in soft skills. His central argument is simple: most automotive professionals were never taught effective communication or soft skills. In the past, shop culture often relied on public criticism or shame to correct mistakes. Today, that approach backfires, especially for younger technicians, who are more likely to disengage or “quietly quit” in that kind of environment.Matt proposes a different approach: applying communication techniques commonly used in therapy to everyday shop interactions.Drawing from the Gottman Institute, Matt outlines common communication pitfalls: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, and how they show up daily in shop environments.Key solutions include:Validating feelings, especially with anxious customersCoaching without shame, addressing mistakes privately with supportSeeking outside perspective, using coaches or therapists to uncover blind spotsFinally, both Carm and Matt challenge the stigma around seeking outside help. They encourage shop leaders to work with coaches, counselors, or therapists to uncover blind spots and improve their leadership approach. Far from being a weakness, asking for help is framed as a sign of strength and self-awareness.The goal isn't to turn shops into therapy sessions; it's to make small, intentional changes in how people communicate every day. The payoff? Fewer emotional blowups, stronger team culture, and customers who feel safe, heard, and respected.Download Matt Fanslow's Full Article: https://remarkableresults.biz/download/45724/?tmstv=1775829579VISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo: https://visionkc.com/Matt Fanslow, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN, Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z Podcast: https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ - Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters - Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto - Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ - Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider - All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books - Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom - Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm - Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections - The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ - Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ - Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ - The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ - The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ - Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm

Jeff Strong worked nearly 30 years in the consumer products industry as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble and global president and chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. He then taught in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and worked as an advisor to the Church before serving as a mission leader in the Arkansas Bentonville Mission. Jeff has since spent several years doing research on why people are leaving the Church. While not a professional researcher, his career involved a large amount of research and the research he shares in this podcast was done with the help of some of the top Latter-day Saint researchers in the world. Today, Jeff lives in Midway, Utah, and stays busy with a little lavender farm, some business consulting, and enjoying family. Joseph Grenny is a lifelong student of social science whose writings are references in major universities around the world. He is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including leadership, influence and communication classics Crucial Conversations, Influencer, Crucial Accountability, and Change Anything. His books are available in over 30 languages and have sold over six million copies. Joseph is a co-founder and current board chair of Unitus Labs, an international nonprofit that has helped over 15 million of the world's poorest to move toward self reliance. In 2015 he and his colleagues started The Other Side Academy, a 2.5-year school for those with long histories of crime, addiction and homelessness. The Other Side Academy is free, requiring only a desire to change for admission. In April 2021, Joseph and the leaders of The Other Side Academy announced their intention to build The Other Side Village, a 400-home community for those who are chronically homeless based on principles of self-reliance and peer accountability. Joseph is married to the former Celia Marie Waldron. They have six children and eight grandchildren and live in Salt Lake City. Links Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community The Data Behind Church Culture | An Interview with Jeff Strong Joining Moroni's War on Addiction | An Interview with Joseph Grenny Creating Change | Interview with Joseph Grenny Messy Conversations: When Loved Ones Leave the Faith, by Joseph Grenny Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights Social science expert Joseph Grenny and researcher Jeff Strong discuss the high-stakes nature of “faith transitions” within the Church . The conversation centers on how leaders and family members can navigate these emotionally charged discussions to preserve and strengthen relationships. 00:04:45 – The Importance of High-Stakes Conversations 00:06:17 – The Challenge of Faith Transitions 00:08:31 – The Need for Open Dialogue 00:09:50 – The Emotional Weight of Conversations 00:11:13 – The Impact of Poor Responses 00:12:21 – Preparing for Difficult Conversations 00:13:35 – Research Insights on Conversations 00:15:48 – Identifying Positive Deviants 00:16:29 – Learning from Successful Conversations 00:18:06 – The Role of Fear in Conversations 00:20:06 – Talking Under the Influence of Stress 00:22:40 – The Importance of Taking a Breather 00:25:23 – Three Key Steps for Effective Conversations 00:27:00 – Feeling Your Feelings 00:29:40 – Fixing Your Story 00:31:40 – Finding Your Motive 00:33:13 – The Transformative Power of Relationships 00:35:11 – Embracing the Messiness of Life 00:38:11 – The Role of God in Our Growth 00:40:45 – The Journey of Self-Discovery Key Insights The “Devoutness Paradox”: Research involving 15,000 participants found that the more devout a person is, the less likely a conversation about faith transition is to go well. If the recipient is a church leader, the odds of a negative outcome are 4.5 times higher than average. High Intensity of Need: Approximately 83% of individuals going through a faith transition reach out to others, typically contacting four to five people, indicating a deep desire for connection and resolution during the process. The Trap of “Problem-Solving”: Many leaders and parents react out of fear and an immediate impulse to “fix” the individual or bring them back to the church. This motive often leads to the other person feeling judged, berated, or suspected. The “Positive Deviant” Model: Some leaders and family members manage to maintain their own religious commitment while creating a safe, robust space for dialogue. These “positive deviants” prioritize the relationship over immediate theological conformity. Long-Lasting Consequences: The first few seconds of a conversation are pivotal; words spoken in moments of shock or vulnerability can endure for years and dictate the future trajectory of the relationship. Leadership Applications Shifting Motives: Leaders must move from a mindset of “correcting” to one of “listening and processing”. Recognizing that fear often drives the impulse to solve a problem can help leaders stay present and supportive rather than confrontational. Validating the Struggle: Leaders should normalize the reality that faith transitions are common and often a healthy part of a person’s individual journey . By acknowledging the difficulty without judgment, they empower the individual to feel heard rather than controlled. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. 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Lauren Barker is the CEO and Co-founder of Uresta, the first self-managed, FDA-cleared bladder support device for stress urinary incontinence. With nearly a decade in finance before joining Uresta, Lauren brought the analytical skills to identify a massive market gap and the vision to build a solution that prioritizes women's quality of life over symptom management.  She personally reads every customer review, using those insights to shape product development and build Uresta's highly engaged community. Under her leadership, Uresta has become an eight-figure business serving over 30,000 women.  What is Uresta? Uresta is revolutionizing bladder control with the first self-managed bladder support designed specifically for modern women, with no prescription or doctor visits required. Unlike traditional solutions, Uresta addresses leaks at their source, providing immediate all-day protection during physical activities like exercise, laughing, sneezing, and coughing.  With 97% effectiveness and 90% continued use after 12 months, Uresta restores confidence, spontaneity, and dignity to millions of women. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [00:35] Addressing a gap in women's health [02:19] Leaving a career to chase an idea [06:28] Callouts [06:38] Finding success as an operator [08:40] Sponsor: Klaviyo [10:47] Validating a market before scaling up [14:50] Sponsor: Intelligems [17:05] Building early trust through creators [19:45] Sponsor: Electric Eye [20:54] Setting realistic budgets for paid ads [22:04] Using social proof for different markets [24:52] Marketing a product people deny Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Bladder support for women https://uresta.com/   Follow Lauren Barker https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-barker/   Follow Uresta https://www.instagram.com/myuresta/?g=5   Get your free demo https://www.klaviyo.com/honest Book a demo today at https://www.intelligems.io/ Schedule an intro call with one of our experts https://electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

#837 What if we taught teens to build businesses before they ever needed a job? In this inspiring episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, personal finance teacher Rob Phelan shares how he's helping the next generation launch real, revenue-generating businesses — right from the classroom. Rob dives into his own entrepreneurial journey, why time-based income has a ceiling, and how Teachers Pay Teachers became his favorite passive income stream. He breaks down a step-by-step approach to helping teens (and adults) brainstorm, validate, and launch side hustles that align with their passions and schedules. Whether you're raising a young entrepreneur or looking to spark one in yourself, this episode is packed with real strategies, relatable stories, and resources to help you turn ideas into income! (Original Air Date - 7/25/25) What we discuss with Rob: + Rob's childhood hustle beginnings + Teaching teens to earn income + Transition from tutoring to TPT + Time vs. money mindset shift + Building flexible, low-cost businesses + Teen entrepreneurship brainstorm method + Validating ideas through real feedback + Using business to teach personal finance + Profit First model for students + TPT as a passive income stream Thank you, Rob! Check out The Financial Independence Educator at ⁠FIEducator.com⁠. Get the free ⁠90-Day Personal Finance Curriculum Pacing Guide⁠. Get ⁠The Simple StartUp Workbook⁠. Get ⁠The Simple StartUp Course⁠. Get ⁠The Real Business Project⁠. Check out ⁠⁠Rob's TPT store⁠⁠. Follow Rob on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this episode, Sonia Lakhany shares how attorneys can monetize their knowledge by creating digital products that generate leveraged income beyond the billable hour. Drawing on over 15 years of trademark law experience and her course Two Weeks to Trademarks, Sonia explains how lawyers can package their expertise into guides, templates, courses, and resources that serve both clients and other professionals.She discusses how digital products can create scalable revenue streams, the importance of market research before building a product, and practical strategies for validating demand through content and audience feedback. Sonia also provides insight into pricing, audience targeting, and choosing the right tools to build and deliver online products successfully.3:00 Moving beyond the billable hour with leveraged income6:46 Ethics considerations and setting up a separate entity9:36 Types of digital products attorneys can create13:18 How to price digital products based on value18:11 Building an audience and identifying your buyer24:38 Validating demand before creating the product31:05 Tech tools to create and deliver digital products42:18 Marketing strategies and lessons learnedTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Sonia:Website Instagram Facebook Linkedin Amazon Store 

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Website https://westpointgold.com/ Press Release: https://westpointgold.com/west-point-gold-defines-new-gold-zone-at-gold-chain-black-dyke-drilling-returns-36-6m-of-1-04-g-t-au-from-surface/ Corporate Deck: https://westpointgold.com/investors/ This video features a deep-dive interview with Derek MacPherson, President and CEO of West Point Gold ($WPG), regarding the significant new gold discovery at the Black Dyke target within the Gold Chain Project in Arizona. Below is a detailed breakdown of the discussion with associated timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Company Overview: Host Maurice Jackson welcomes Derek MacPherson to discuss West Point Gold's recent momentum and its role in what some are calling a new "Golden Age" for American mining. 1:30 - The Oatman District and Walker Lane Trend: An analysis of the Gold Chain Project's location within Arizona's prolific Oatman District and its placement along the historically significant Walker Lane Trend. * 3:15 - Black Dyke Target: Surface Gold Breakdown: A technical review of the headline results from the Black Dyke target, specifically focusing on the discovery of 36.6m of 1.04 g/t Au starting right from the surface. 5:45 - Validating a Potential Deeper System: Discussion on how recent drill data from multiple holes confirms the continuity of the system and indicates the potential for a larger, deeper gold-bearing structure beneath the surface mineralization. * 8:00 - 15,000m Program: Pending Assays: An update on the ongoing 15,000m drill program, with news on the 24 holes currently at the lab awaiting results from the Tyro Main Zone and other regional targets. 10:30 - Key Milestones defining a 'Successful' 2026: Derek MacPherson outlines the primary objectives for the remainder of the year and what shareholders should look for to define a successful 2026 for the company. * 12:45 - Capital Structure & Financial Discipline: A transparent look at the company's current capital structure and how they are managing their treasury to maximize exploration value. 15:00 - CEO's Closing Message and "What kept him up": Final thoughts from Derek MacPherson on project risks, market conditions, and the long-term vision for West Point Gold.

Tamara is the Founder & CEO of Bark Bistro Company, creator of Buddy Budder—a line of 100% natural peanut butters made for dogs. What began in her kitchen has grown into a nationally distributed brand available DTC, Ecommerce, independent retailers, and now expanding into mass and grocery channels. She is passionate about blending innovation and creativity, brand design, and business strategy to make products that bring joy and health to pets while scaling into new retail channels.  In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [01:37] Discovering ecommerce as the growth engine [05:38] Solving a personal problem to spark a product [07:18] Sponsor: Klaviyo [09:24] Leading a category by entering early [10:29] Choosing Ecommerce to accelerate growth [12:10] Callouts [12:20] Bootstrapping growth with early revenue [13:57] Sponsor: Intelligems  [15:56] Validating demand through review data [18:02] Listening to customers to improve goods [22:03] Engaging customers to co-create the brand [23:47] Sponsor: Electric Eye [24:55] Learning while building the business [26:28] Accepting mistakes as part of the journey Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Healthy and natural peanut butter dog treats barkbistro.com/ Follow Tamara Coleman linkedin.com/in/tamara-coleman-07578a23/ Get your free demo klaviyo.com/honest Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

#792 What if you could dramatically increase your odds of success by validating your business idea before you ever launch? In Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin continues his deep dive with Jason VanDevere, founder of Goal Crazy and author of Dream Driven, shifting from discovering the right business idea to validating it and bringing it to life. Jason shares practical strategies for deciding whether to start or buy a business, why your business should serve your ideal lifestyle — not define it — and how passion can come from either the product or the process. He also breaks down the critical role of mentorship, networking, and learning directly from customers, vendors, and peers to accelerate your growth. Finally, Jason walks through actionable validation techniques that help entrepreneurs confirm demand, refine their ideas, and launch with confidence. This episode provides the tactical roadmap to turn clarity into execution and move one step closer to building a truly dream-driven business! What we discuss with Jason: + Start vs buy a business + Business as lifestyle vehicle + Passion: product vs process + Action creates clarity + Importance of mentorship + Learning from customers + Leveraging vendor relationships + Saturated markets still viable + Validating with focus groups + Pre-sales prove demand Thank you, Jason! Check out ⁠Part 1⁠ of this episode. Check out Goal Crazy at ⁠GoalCrazy.com⁠. Get the free ⁠Idea To Profit Blueprint⁠. Buy ⁠Dream Driven⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traitors US S4 Week 4 Interview w/ Murdered Player Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Rob Cesternino and Pooya sit down with Survivor 44 winner, Yam Yam Arocho, for an illuminating exit interview after episode 7 of The Traitors S4. The podcast features candid reflections on Yam Yam's dramatic murder in the game and explores the layered dynamics of trust, strategy, and personal interactions that shaped this pivotal episode. In this discussion, Yam Yam shares the emotional complexities of navigating suspicion and loyalty among cast members. He describes the subtle signs that tipped him off to Lisa Rinna's intentions, his approach to the antidote challenge, and why trust with specific players mattered more than a scramble for safety. The spotlight turns to social signals, strategic missteps, and the personal impact of playing with non-gamers who brought real-life personalities into a high-stakes competition. Explore key moments such as: -Yam Yam's suspicions about Lisa Rinna's behavior after noticing a shift in her demeanor during the Black Banquet -The choice to step back in the antidote challenge and focus on regaining trust among the group, instead of aggressively pursuing safety -Yam Yam reflecting on how interpersonal friction with Michael colored his experience and gameplay strategy -Candid discussions about being perceived as a strategist, and the challenges of playing authentically when others misread intent Chapters: 0:00 Intros 1:25 Black Banquet Shifts the Game 2:32 Confronting Personal Conflicts and Anger 4:01 Reading Lisa's Telling Signals 5:44 Why Jam Jam Didn't Grab Antidote 7:44 Misunderstood, Mistrusted by the Group 8:21 Fallout From “Mastermind” Reputation 9:57 Validating the Lisa Rinna Vote 10:46 Reflecting on Being Untrue to Self Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Connecting with teenage daughters can feel like trying to break through a locked door—especially when rejection, distance, and silence start to replace the closeness you once had. In this Q&A episode, I'm joined by Uncle Joe as we tackle two deeply relatable questions from dads who are doing their best but feel stuck, unsure, and disconnected.   We dive into what it really takes to win a teenage daughter's heart without forcing connection, why consistency matters more than instant results, and how dads can stop taking rejection personally while still staying emotionally available. We also address marriage and money decisions, showing how curiosity, values, and asking better questions can transform conflict into teamwork. This episode is packed with wisdom, reassurance, and practical strategies for dads who refuse to give up on their kids or their marriage.     Timeline Summary [0:00] Welcoming listeners to the final Q&A episode of January 2026 [2:37] A dad's question about connecting with his 14-year-old daughter [4:10] Why teenage girls often pull away during adolescence [4:33] Recommended reading: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters [5:12] Learning what matters to your daughter to win her heart [6:35] Why genuine interest builds emotional safety [7:16] Consistency over comfort when facing rejection [8:08] Not internalizing rejection from teenage daughters [8:57] How facial expressions communicate disappointment [9:15] "Aim for the heart" and understanding a child's unique wiring [10:19] Engaging with your daughter's interests without trying to be "cool" [11:21] Alliance member perspective on grit and perseverance [12:37] Why daughters notice effort even when they don't respond [13:03] Dr. Lisa Damour's insights on never giving up [14:08] Why your daughter will remember whether you stayed or quit [15:11] Second question: marriage, money, and trust [16:34] How "telling" shuts down conversations with your wife [17:08] Leading with curiosity instead of control [18:10] Asking questions that invite reflection and teamwork [19:36] Validating your wife's values before problem-solving [21:11] Enabling vs. empowering family members [23:23] Using shared family values as a decision-making framework [26:18] Why aligned values reduce conflict in marriage [29:18] Faith, provision, and living out core values [30:57] Resources for dads raising teenagers [31:16] Where to find all episode links and next steps     Five Key Takeaways Winning a teenage daughter's heart requires consistency, not instant validation.  Rejection isn't personal—it's developmental, and dads must stay steady through it.  Genuine curiosity builds connection far more than control or correction.  Asking better questions reduces marriage conflict, especially around money and family decisions.  Shared values create clarity, alignment, and peace in family decision-making.      Links & Resources Guiding Teenage Girls Into Adulthood (Dad Edge Episode): https://thedadedge.com/guiding-teenage-girls-into-adulthood-with-dr-lisa-damour/ Dr. Lisa Damour Website: https://drlisadamour.com/ Dr. Lisa Damour on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.damour/ Dr. Lisa Damour on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSt8mu1taNYAHTufbYwqglFHoevbZgNQl Dr. Lisa Damour on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Ldamour Dr. Lisa Damour on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisadamourphd Dr. Lisa Damour Podcast: https://drlisadamour.com/resources/podcast/ How to Manage a Meltdown (PDF): https://drlisadamour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LD_Bookmarks_How_to_Manage_a_Meltdown.pdf Meg Meeker on The Dad Edge Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/meg-meeker/ Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1432   Closing Remark If this episode encouraged you to stay the course with your kids or approach your marriage with more curiosity and patience, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Your consistency today becomes your children's security tomorrow. Go out and live legendary.