Podcasts about validating

What if the biggest impact of AI in construction isn't cutting costs or headcount, but raising the standard of what clients expect?In this September takeover episode of KP Unpacked, guest host Tyler Sellhorn sits down with Brad Hargreaves, co-founder of General Assembly and Common, and founder of Thesis Driven, a newsletter reaching the investors, developers, and operators building American cities. Brad's take on AI in AEC cuts through the noise: the tools getting real enterprise adoption aren't the ones generating plans. They're the ones checking them. Validating them against code. Catching conflicts before they become change orders. And once clients know that capability exists, the question stops being "did you use AI?" and starts being "why didn't AI catch this?"The conversation covers where AI savings are actually showing up in multifamily operations (hint: it's collections and renewal optimization, not headcount cuts), why the unified data layer is still largely unsolved, why feedback loops at project close are the most underutilized AI opportunity in construction, and why no amount of automated conflict checking can replace the human layer of project alignment. Technology is the augmentation. Teamwork is still the unlock.Key questions answered:Why are plan checking tools getting enterprise adoption before plan generation tools?What does "why didn't AI catch this?" mean for client expectations going forward?Where are AI savings actually showing up in multifamily operations?Why was everyone's prediction about AI headcount cuts mostly wrong?What is a positive error rate and why do different firms come to different conclusions?How are tools like Trunk Tools, OpenSpace, and Alice Technologies connecting the dots across trades?Why is the unified data layer still largely unsolved across design and construction teams?Why are feedback loops at project close the most underutilized AI opportunity?What does Brad mean when he says AI can't replace the human layer?How does optimizing the worker's path generate savings without eliminating the worker?What's the difference between AI as efficiency gain versus AI as quality bar raiser?How does Thesis Driven think about second and third order effects of AI in AEC?If you're in AEC wondering where AI is actually generating value versus where it was overhyped, a developer trying to understand what's coming next in multifamily operations, or building tools for the construction industry and trying to figure out what gets enterprise adoption, this episode will show you why the savings showed up exactly where nobody predicted.Listen now.Catch Brad live at AEC Summit on October 19th at The Weylin in Brooklyn.

On this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, hosts Daniel Koontz and Caleb Talley sit down with Carl Maloney, founder of FloX, a technology consulting firm helping mid-sized companies replace spreadsheet chaos with AI-driven systems. Carl shares his journey from a decade-plus corporate career and burnout to a six-month sabbatical, and ultimately launching his own consulting business. Plus how he validates customer problems, runs marketing solo, and thinks about privacy and compliance when implementing AI for clients in regulated industries like healthcare.In This Episode:☑️ Warning signs a company has outgrown Excel-based operations☑️ AI implementation, data privacy, and HIPAA compliance☑️ A solo founder's marketing strategy☑️ Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs ⏱️CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome to the Startup Junkies Podcast00:59 – Meet Carl Maloney of FloX,01:17 – From Corporate Burnout to Launching His Own Business02:28 – Sabbatical Adventures: Road Trip & Mountain Biking03:06 – The Rebrand: Choosing the Name FloX,03:26 – What FloX, Does for Growing Companies04:15 – AI, Data Privacy & HIPAA Compliance05:17 – Warning Signs You've Outgrown Excel06:05 – Validating the Problem With Customer Discovery07:01 – Marketing & Running FloX, as a Solo Founder09:47 – Why Entrepreneurship Is Harder Than It Looks12:24 – Entrepreneurship as a Mountain Bike Trail13:41 – FloX,'s Growth Vision, Team & the NWA Startup Ecosystem16:52 – Defining Success & Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs21:21 – Advice to His Younger Self, Where to Find Carl & Closing—Connect with Carl

Episode Summary Self-worth is an inside job, but so many of us were taught to look outside of ourselves to feel valuable. In this episode, I'm talking about what self-worth really is, where it comes from, and how appearance, performance, perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, and outside validation can shape the way we see ourselves. I also share part of my own story of growing up with my worth tied to beauty and appearance, and how that eventually led me on a deeper journey of building real self-worth from within. You'll learn how to come back to fact and truth when comparison or self-judgment starts to spiral, how to practice self-validation in small everyday moments, and how to help children build healthy self-worth by validating who they are, not just what they do. Key Takeaways Self-worth is not something you have to earn Looking outside of yourself for your worth leads to unhealthy patterns and relationships Appearance, performance, helping, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can all become ways we try to feel worthy Codependency can make our identity and self-worth feel tied to helping others Children build self-worth through what is modeled and reflected back to them Validating children for who they are is more powerful than only praising what they do Comparison is not always the problem. The problem is when comparison turns into self-judgment Stories are not fact and truth, and they can send us into anxiety, overwhelm, and awfulizing You have the power to choose which thoughts you latch onto Changing your physical state can help interrupt a negative emotional spiral Small daily validations matter, even if no one else sees them Healthy self-worth is built from the inside out Resources from this Episode: Free Self-Worth Masterclass: https://theadultchair.com/selfworth The Adult Chair® Metamorphosis Live Event: https://theadultchair.com/liveevents   MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair® Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

Employer health care costs have risen 70% over the last decade while wages have grown just 30%. Kirat Kharode, CEO and Founder of HealCo, joins the Startup Junkies Podcast's Fuel Accelerator health tech series to break down why self-funded employer health plans are becoming unsustainable, and how HealCo's governance layer helps route employees to lower-cost, high-quality care before costs spiral.In this episode:Why self-funded health plans are under more scrutiny than everThe site-of-entry problem driving up specialty care costsHow HealCo's governance and routing model worksWhat a real cost-savings diagnostic looks like for employersWhy Northwest Arkansas is fertile ground for this kind of infrastructureThis episode is part of our Fuel Accelerator series⏱️ Chapters: 00:18 – Welcome & the Fuel Accelerator health tech cohort00:42 – Meet Kirat Kharode, CEO & Founder of HealCo01:00 – 20 years inside hospital C-suites 01:26 – Inside the self-funded health plan landscape 02:07 – Why costs are outpacing wages 03:06 – Site of entry: where health costs really start 04:02 – Specialty care and the $15K vs. $50K cost divide 05:33 – HealCo's origin story and validation lab 06:36 – Building the governance layer and how employees benefit 09:06 – Sponsor: RISE Arkansas 09:33 – Validating the model & where self-funded care is headed 11:48 – HealCo's 5-year vision, case studies & broker demand 15:49 – Why Northwest Arkansas, plus advice for CFOs 18:50 – Connect with Kirat + episode wrap-up—Connect with Kirat & HealCo

How to Talk About Money (and Other Things) With Your Spouse Without ArguingAttempts to solve money problems can quickly turn into arguments when being right or finding the practical solution takes priority over emotional connection. Coach Jack explains how validating first, problem solving second, and avoiding convincing or arguing can help couples work through financial and other practical disagreements while staying connected.What You'll LearnHow to respond to a spouse's ideas without immediately opposing, criticizing, or arguingHow validation can create the emotional connection needed for productive problem solvingHow to use a two-step approach to move from connection to practical, win-win decisionsHow backup plans can help couples handle agreements that do not work as intendedWant to Work With Coach Jack?The Re-Connections Coaching Package can help develop the relationship skills needed to strengthen attraction, love, and commitment while handling difficult conversations and relationship problems more effectively.Key TakeawaysEmotional connection comes before practical solutions.Validating an idea does not mean agreeing to act on it.Pros and cons can be explored without criticism or judgment.A Plan B provides a constructive response when Plan A does not work.Negative reactions call for empathy rather than argument.Additional ResourcesConsultationsRe-Connections Coaching PackageConnecting through "Yes!" by Jack Ito PhD7 Steps to Revive Your Marriage (post)Free DownloadsWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

#1055 What if an idea inspired by a college “emotional support hamster” could eventually land your product on shelves in more than 2,000 stores across the country? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brogan Williams sits down with Ethan Haber, founder and CEO of Happy Habitats, to unpack how he turned a simple question — “Why can't you walk your hamster?” — into a growing small-pet products company now carried by major retailers like Petco. Ethan shares how he validated his idea, navigated years of manufacturing setbacks, and kept going through COVID delays and an eight-month shipping nightmare before finally reaching profitability in 2026. He also breaks down what it takes to launch a physical product, why trade shows and honest customer feedback are so valuable, and how years of persistence, cold outreach, and relationship-building helped Happy Habitats expand into more than 2,000 retail doors across the country! What we discuss with Ethan: + From college idea to Petco + Reinventing the hamster ball + Validating a product idea + Manufacturing a physical product + Surviving major production delays + Breaking into retail stores + Trade shows and buyer relationships + Testing products with strangers + Cold outreach and persistence + Reaching 2,000+ retail doors Thank you, Ethan! Check out Happy Habitats at HappyHabitats.net. Purchase Happy Habitats Burrow Bricks. Follow Ethan on TikTok. Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

Validating a Startup Idea Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Before launching a startup, a founder should first validate the startup idea. Here's a list of key steps to validate your startup idea: Is the idea big enough to justify a startup? Many ideas are simple side gigs with little return to the founder. Are you solving a real problem? Without it the startup will not succeed due to a lack of customer demand. Does the problem cause enough pain that someone will pay to fix it? There are many problems that people just learn to live with. How much does it cost to launch the business? Some problems require huge investment up front, which one will be unlikely to raise. Is there a beachhead market to enter the space? Finding an entry point into a market is one key element of success. Can it scale? It's easy to start a boutique business such as consulting, but it must be designed to scale. Who is the competition? Avoid believing there is no competition and look hard for those who are solving the problem currently. What unique insight do you bring to the business? You need to have some advantage over others. Is now the right time? A recent change in the market may be giving an opportunity. Finally, is the founder the right fit for this solution? Consider these steps in validating your startup idea. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

How fast can a knee MRI examination be performed? Zahra F. Rahmatullah, MBBS, discussed the article by Leonhardt et al. exploring a deep-learning pipeline for achieving 7-minute knee MRI. Full article: Arthroscopy-Validated Diagnostic Performance of a Deep Learning Reconstruction Pipeline for Rapid 7-Minute Five-Sequence 3-T Knee MRI Follow AJR on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ajr-radiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFAYezkLMxJGMgIJLN0Dpg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajr_radiology/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajr_radiology X: https://x.com/AJR_Radiology BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ajrradiology.bsky.social

Can improving what you eat actually reduce chronic pain, even if you don't lose weight? In this video, we break down a breakthrough study that reveals how a 22% improvement in diet quality led to a 50% reduction in chronic musculoskeletal pain in just three months.We explore why "cleaning up" your diet—by cutting out ultra-processed "discretionary" foods and adding whole grains, fruits, and vegetables—is the single biggest factor in pain relief. Whether you're struggling with back pain or lower limb issues, this research offers a hopeful, medication-free path to feeling better.Key takeaways include:Why diet quality, not just caloric restriction, drives pain reduction.The role of "pain magnification" caused by sugar, salt, and processed foods.Simple "centuries-old" eating templates to reset your baseline health.For more detailed infographics and study data, visit clinicalnews.org.Robust Timestamps0:00 The simple truth: Healthy eating vs. Chronic pain 0:24 The 3-month breakthrough: Results you need to see 0:54 No exercise, no meds: How they cut pain by 50% 1:18 Is your food magnifying your pain? 1:58 The single biggest driver of diet quality 2:45 Deep dive: Analyzing the study findings 3:38 The link between weight loss and pain relief 4:01 Baseline pain status: From back pain to limb complaints 4:33 What are "discretionary" foods? (And why they hurt) 5:46 The return on investment for eating cleaner 6:30 Validating the science: Study quality and p-values 7:31 The "Energy Math": Caloric restriction vs. Diet quality 8:20 Unresolved questions and the need for placebo trials 8:45 Getting back to a baseline: How our ancestors ate 9:32 Final thoughts: Why diet quality makes the biggest difference#ChronicPain #DietQuality #NutritionScience #PainManagement #TheCatalystFormal Citation:Ward SJ, Coates AM, Carter S, Baldock KL, Stanford TE, Berryman C, Stanton TR, Buckley JD, Hill AM. Exploring the role of diet quality and adiposity in the pain experience: a mediation analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2025;64:266.Medical & Legal Disclaimer:The information provided in this video/description is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The content presented reflects a secondary analysis of a randomized dietary intervention trial and does not constitute a generic medical recommendation. Non-Monetized: We prioritize the dissemination of peer-reviewed scientific data for public service.

The real skill with AI tools isn't prompting. It's knowing when to stop prompting, when to step in, do it by hand, and hand the result back to the machine.Darshan Gajara is a design leader who actually ships. His latest is Beanpresso, a coffee journaling app built in Lovable, launched, and refined in the wild. In this episode he shares his screen and walks through the whole build, the real project, the prompt history, the dead ends, and the moments a designer's eye had to take over, from first idea to live product, plus how he's approaching monetisation and marketing as a solo maker.We get into:Starting in Lovable and only bringing in Figma once the idea took shape, "give it a designer's touch"Why you don't need to design whole flows anymore: get one page right and Lovable infers your design systemThe handoff problem: screenshots plus precise description, component by component, down to corner radiiThe SVG trick: when the animation kept breaking, he built the UI by hand, named every layer, exported an SVG and told Lovable to animate exactly that"I'm still a designer": choosing to do the branding by hand, and why some things are better that wayMonetising a side project: premium taste insights, and a roaster marketplace his own users suggestedMarketing by making: free tools, a Berlin coffee guide the roasters reshared, and an AI writing setup trained on his own styleGET THE APPBeanpresso, coffee journaling for people who take their beans seriously: https://beanpresso.comMY REFLECTIONSI share my personal takeaways from each episode in the d.MBA newsletter, what I actually learned and what I'm stealing for my own builds: https://d.mba/newsletterLINKSDarshan on LinkedIn:   / darshangajara  Product Disrupt, Darshan's design learning resource: https://productdisrupt.comDarshan's site: https://darshan.designd.MBA, business education for designers: https://d.mba00:00 – "They just keep banging their heads, burning through tokens"00:36 – Who Darshan is, and what this episode is really about01:36 – Interview starts: scratching his own itch.05:51 – App demo: scanning a bag, community feed, taste stats10:51 – Validating the idea (and why the existing coffee apps weren't good enough)14:12 – Version one: built straight in Lovable, no design15:54 – The prompting workflow: voice notes → Notion AI → Claude → Lovable18:21 – Why he dropped the native app and went web19:33 – Mood boarding with Variant, and finding the visual language23:54 – Naming it, and why AI is terrible at logos27:15 – What AI is good at, and what he had to do by hand30:45 – Taking the design back into Lovable, component by component33:27 – Building new flows once Lovable knows your design system36:36 – The SVG animation trick38:27 – Don't expect one tool to do everything42:06 – Monetisation: premium stats and a roaster marketplace45:45 – Distribution: small free tools, Instagram, and SEO49:15 – Where to find Beanpresso and Darshan

Note: at (35:42) I meant to say, disengage from your activated state (not ventral)If you want to know whether you're truly practicing conscious leadership and are ready for Inspiring Human Potential community building, look at your everyday relationships.How you relate to others in real time reveals if you are ready for:Personal Growth & Self-LeadershipSpiritual Ascension (for those on a spiritual path)Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habit Digital Resources (available on Payhip: The Inspiring Human Potential Community Building Practice: https://inspiringhumanpotential.com/emotional-intelligence/conscious-leadership-the-ihp-community-building-practice/The Full Inspiring Human Potential (IHP) Content & Ecosystem https://inspiringhumanpotential.comTimestamps:(0:00) - Introduction: The Conscious Leadership Test — Are You Built for IHP Community Building?(1:52) - Phase 1: Start With Yourself — Real-Time Inter & Intra-Personal Dynamics, Personal Growth & Self-Leadership(4:00) - Readiness for IHP Community Building: Somatic Awareness, Mindset Micro-Habits & Conscious Leadership(5:57) - The Micro-Habit Growth Plan: Core Principle of the IHP Community Building Practice by Jeremiah DuBeau(6:08) - 3 Core Pillars of the IHP Practice: Somatic-Mindset Mastery(8:59) - Mindful Therapy & Autonomous Self-Regulation Support(9:29) - IHP Community Building Phase 1: Start With Yourself (No Masks, No Bypassing)(9:55) - Personal Growth(10:38) - Healthy Community Building(11:01) - Embodied Community Culture(11:23) - The SMART & MICRO-HABIT Frameworks (Payhip Digital PDF Resources)(12:07) - Real-Time Potential: Applying Core IHP Practices to Personal Growth & Community(12:33) - The Power of Micro-Shifts: Micro-Habits, Actions, Observations & Enlightenment(13:10) - 1% Daily Embodied Progress: Small Shifts, Massive Cultural Impact(13:49) - The 3 Daily Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habits for Conscious Leaders(14:03) - Phase 1 (Weeks 1–2): The Community Effect(14:48) - Daily Micro-Habit 1: Somatic Pause to Engage Ventral Vagal State(15:48) - Daily Micro-Habit 2: Mindset Reframing to Expand Intelligence(17:37) - Daily Micro-Habit 3: Conscious Listening to Strengthen Community(18:20) - The Conscious Leadership Test: The 3 Levels of Compassion(19:12) - The Community Growth Timeline: 4 Stages Overview(19:30) - IHP Community Building Phase 2: Practice One Small Act of Connection(20:19) - Responding & Maturing with Micro-Habits vs. Reacting & Validating(20:27) - Emotional Accountability & Building Small Circles (2–5 People)(23:55) - Phase 5: Building a Small Circle & Micro-Habit Observations(24:11) - Phase 6: Creating a Continuous Feedback Loop(26:42) - Inspiring Human Potential (IHP): Self-Leadership Comes Before Attempting To Lead Other(27:17) - Community Growth Timeline (Stages 1–4 - Stage 1: Self-Awareness & Autonomous Nervous, Stage 2: Relational Integrity, Trust, Empowered MWe, Stage 3: Group Alignment, Stage 4: Sustained Growth) & Spiritual Ascension Stories(32:21) - Organic Evolution: From Sentient Beings to Enlightened Conscious Leaders(34:34) - The Micro-Habit Implementation Matrix: Micro-Habit Focus, Somatic Anchor, Mindset Shift & Community(39:24) - Spiritual Ascension, Rejection & Building Healthy Conscious Communities(42:36) - Overcoming Affective Realism, Distortion & Projection in Community(44:54) - Personal Growth, Spiritual Ascension & Community Storytime(46:55) - Conclusion: Respecting Autonomous Choice in Growth & LeadershipDisclaimer: Content by Maria Florio Inspiring Human Potential is for educational, informational, and self-growth purposes only, and does not constitute medical or clinical mental health therapy.

How Neera's Vibroacoustic Bed Helps You Fall Asleep Faster"If you sleep this way, you wouldn't want to sleep another way.”When Igor said this, I had to go and try out the Neera bed myself, and afterward I interviewed Igor about the innovative science and technology behind Neera. It is a device designed to improve sleep through vibrational frequencies and personalized algorithms. In our conversation we explore how this technology can transform sleep quality and overall well-being.Topics:* Science of vibrational frequencies and sleep* Personalized algorithms for sleep optimization* Acoustic and mechanical engineering in sleep devices* The role of frequencies in regulating nervous system and chakras* User experience and self-reporting in sleep tech* Future developments in vibrational sleep technologyTimestamps:* 0:33 Who Igor is and what Neera does* 1:19 Why he built it: devices measure, apparatuses act* 2:57 Why sleep is the highest-leverage longevity target* 4:05 “See how it feels” and the phrase that sold it* 5:30 Where standard sleep advice runs out* 6:32 The mechanism: frequencies through touch, not ears* 9:48 Do solfeggio frequencies and brainwaves connect?* 11:24 Making 2 Hz on a mattress without a giant speaker* 12:38 Composing a state, and AI programs on request* 15:02 Personalization: wearables, self-reporting, onboard sensors* 17:23 Nina's session, and the cat purr program* 20:12 Chakra frequencies and the 96% blind test* 21:54 Inside the mattress: actuators and waveguides* 24:57 Validating with EEG and the cost of clean sleep research* 27:05 Day programs vs night programs* 28:43 Who it works best for: athletes, NSDR, day reboots* 29:58 Sleep inertia and the 3am wake-up* 32:53 Catching micro-wakeups and returning you to sleep* 35:06 The first week, and napping vs the 20-minute program* 39:12 Hardest part: hardware or software?* 41:15 The one non-responder* 42:09 Launch & Founders ClubABOUT IGOR:Igor is the co-founder of Neera. They are building nervous system regulation hardware for high performers. Over 15+ years in deep tech, he was design director on YotaPhone, the first dual-screen smartphone, and co-founded Gero (disease prediction from wearable movement data) and Atmotube (air quality sensing, 70,000+ units shipped, used in research at Stanford and Harvard).CONNECT WITH NEERA:* Website: https://neeralab.com/* Neera LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neerasleep/* Igor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorme/ABOUT NINA'S NOTES: Nina's Notes explores the intersection of longevity science, neuroscience, and human optimization. Hosted by Nina Patrick, PhD in pharmaceutical sciences and longevity researcher, each episode translates cutting-edge research into actionable insights for living longer, better.CONNECT WITH NINA'S NOTES* Newsletter:https://www.ninasnotes.xyz* LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninapatrick/* Website:https://www.ninapatrick.xyz Get full access to Nina's Notes at www.ninasnotes.xyz/subscribe

How do we survive unthinkable loss and stay connected to those we love? Today, I'm joined by Amy B. Scher—a bestselling author whose work has been featured on Oprah Daily, Good Morning America, and The Washington Post. After the heartbreaking loss of her father and the tragic murder of her 22-year-old cousin in the same week, Amy embarked on a profound journey of grief and spiritual discovery. By remaining open to the unseen world, she began receiving undeniable proof that her loved ones were still right beside her. In this episode, we dive into: * The Reality of Signs: Amy shares her incredible afterlife communications, from a glowing blue orb appearing over her bed to perfectly timed Bon Jovi and Temptations songs playing in the city.  * Validating the Connection: How working with volunteer cold-case medium Kirsten Hathcock confirmed that her cousin Pam was still communicating and maintaining her hilarious personality.  * Normalizing Grief: Why breaking down in the middle of the day is completely normal, and why we need to stop judging our own healing timelines.  * The New Novel: A look into her debut Young Adult book, The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose (find on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4gbdvcl) which features a "Gen Z Breakfast Club" of teens navigating an afterlife support group to reach the "big infinite forever".  * Tools for Healing: Practical advice on using EFT (tapping) and third-person journaling to communicate directly with your departed loved ones.  If you are navigating grief, this conversation offers comfort, laughter, and tangible hope that our loved ones are never truly gone. Connect with Amy B. Scher: * Amy's Website & Books: http://amybscher.com CONNECT WITH SANDRA CHAMPLAIN:  Don't miss my "Shades of the Afterlife' Podcast with the BEST of all topics about the afterlife: https://omny.fm/shows/shades-of-the-afterlife * Website (Free book by joining the 'Insiders Club, Free empowering Sunday Gatherings with medium demonstration, Mediumship Classes & more): http://wedontdie.com *Patreon (Early access, PDF of over 850 episodes & more visit https://www.patreon.com/wedontdieradio Thank you for listening!!!

Nerissa Balland was five months pregnant, working full-time, and had a 1-year-old at home when her dermatologist said the word malignant. Her first instinct was to keep going, but of course, cancer didn't care.What happens when a life-changing diagnosis unravels your life and you don't have the words for any of it?After two decades chasing corporate titles and pursuing nonprofit work, Nerissa had quietly set aside the one thing that had always made her feel free: art. A diagnosis of metastatic melanoma at 38 forced her to reckon not only with her health, but with the parts of herself she'd abandoned along the way.Now, she's the author of Canvas of Courage and a therapeutic arts practitioner who reminds people that broken crayons still color.What You Will Learn[00:09:00] Validating herself through every promotion and job change[00:12:30] Cancer diagnosis at 38, five months pregnant[00:16:30] Making the invisible visible without words[00:19:30] Why non-artists have the real advantage[00:39:00] Ranch visit that rewired Nerissa's mindset[00:43:00] Overthinking her return to art[00:47:00] Broken crayons still color[00:58:00] Shifting from "why me" to "what now"Resources MentionedCanvas of Courage by Nerissa BallandByron KatieLet's Connect!Nerissa BallandWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramHappiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out. Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!Mixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.Text message us questions, requests, or comments!

This is a Wednesday Wins Q&A, with Larry joined by his longtime co-host and friend of nearly a decade, Joe Bailey. The two open up about the Bible study they've been doing together before digging into two listener questions that hit at the heart of hands-on fatherhood. First, Steve asks how to prepare his three year old daughter for a new baby sister arriving in a few weeks, and how to keep the first child feeling seen. Then Brad from Florida sends in a question that lands hard: his wife says that even when he's home, he's not really there, and his 11 year old recently cut off a story with "never mind, dad, you're not listening anyway." Larry and Joe get practical on capacity for love, protecting margin, and the exact tools they use to actually be present. If you've ever been physically home but mentally somewhere else, this one is for you.   Timeline Summary [1:02] – Larry and Joe celebrate nearly a decade of friendship and their ongoing Bible study [3:09] – Steve's question: transitioning a three year old into big sister life [4:57] – The fear of not having enough love to go around, and why it's unfounded [5:19] – The Love and Logic lesson: what a new sibling feels like to a toddler [7:05] – Kids spell love T-I-M-E, and why one on one time matters most [9:36] – Joe on quality over quantity once you can't match the same hours [11:39] – Becoming a subject matter expert in whatever your kid is into [13:03] – Inviting the older child into the role of big sister without pressure [14:14] – Watching for behavioral cues before jealousy goes full fledged [14:34] – Being depth on the bench for your wife and beating the guilt monster [15:37] – Larry's chapter on raising daughters and leaning on Meg Meeker's work [16:26] – Chris Berry's daddy-daughter dates and setting the standard sky high [18:01] – Why three years old isn't too early to start dating your daughter [19:19] – Brad's question: present in body, absent in mind [21:03] – Why perception is reality when your family feels you're not there [22:16] – The name cue: teaching your family to signal when they need you fully [23:26] – Being relentless about creating margin and hard stops for work [25:24] – Larry on notifications as the window that steals your presence [25:43] – The Gary John Bishop river metaphor for the past, present, and future [28:28] – Larry's Full Presence Training and grounding through the five senses [31:07] – Joe on great expectancy with no expectations   5 Key Takeaways Your Capacity for Love Isn't Fixed — Every parent fears they can't love a second child as much as the first. Both hosts describe the same surprise each time: a fresh reserve of love shows up that you didn't know you had. Quality Beats Quantity — With more kids, you simply can't give each one the same number of hours. Get intentional instead: enter your child's world, learn what they love, and make the time you do have count. Perception Is Reality — You may feel like you're present and carrying the load, but if your wife and kids experience you as checked out, that's the reality you have to address. Validating their experience comes before defending your own. Protect Margin With Hard Stops — Decide when work starts and when it ends, and hold the line even when customers call at night. Give your family a simple cue, like saying your name, that signals you'll drop everything and give full attention. Ground Yourself in the Five Senses — When your mind drifts to the past or the future, you miss the present entirely. Deliberately noticing what you see, hear, feel, and smell in a moment with your kids pulls you fully into it.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1513 Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl Meg Meeker episode: https://thedadedge.com/meg-meeker/   Enjoyed This Episode? If Brad's question hit a nerve, or if you've got a new sibling on the way like Steve, take one idea from this episode and put it to work this week. Set a hard stop on work tonight, or ground yourself in the five senses the next time your kid is talking to you. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

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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.

Many enterprise brand strategies face dropping engagement rates because they allocate budgets through disruptive paid networks that modern digital consumers systematically tune out.Josh Rosenberg, co-founder and CEO of Day One Agency, breaks down how to construct high-yield earned media strategies by balancing core storytelling with targeted community tracking.He shares his operational playbook for using internal data vaults to monitor internet trends, running short flash promotions to validate memes safely, and partnering with niche independent Substack curators to capture trusted audience authority.Key tactical themes covered:Transitioning expensive paid media spend into unfragmented organic sharing pipelines.Utilizing specialized data vaults to track long-term consumer communication patterns.Running short flash validation loops to de-risk full campaign budgets.Tracking how Gen Alpha media habits influence millennial family spending choices.Partnering with independent newsletter networks to increase long-term brand authority.Josh Rosenberg is the Co-Founder and CEO of Day One Agency, directing integrated public relations, earned creativity frameworks, and cross-channel marketing systems for dominant global enterprises.Connect with your guest:Follow Josh Rosenberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzrosenberg/Explore Day One Agency: https://d1a.com/Simplify Paid Social with Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/Connect with Host Dylan Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/

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

AI models are "eager to please" — and in healthcare, that's a liability. So what should LLMs never be allowed to do in clinical software? Three years after GPT-3 reached the public, frontier models have largely converged in capability. In this episode, Robert Tovornik, Innovation Lead at Better — the healthcare IT company building on openEHR — explains why the real differentiator in healthcare AI is no longer the model but the data layer underneath it. He makes the case for keeping clinical coding and terminology in deterministic systems, confining LLMs to retrieval and orchestration, and validating AI the way you'd come to trust a colleague: through experience, not certification. Guest: Robert Tovornik, Innovation Lead, Better What the conversation covers: - Why frontier LLMs are converging — and why context now matters more than model capability - What AI should never do in clinical software: inference vs retrieval - Why ICD-10 and SNOMED coding should stay in deterministic systems, not ChatGPT - How to validate non-deterministic AI systems when unit tests no longer work - Automation bias: what happens when users stop checking AI outputs - Conversational EHRs — solving the "missing button" problem in clinical interfaces - Vibe coding vs regulated clinical software: why one iterates in hours and the other in years - An ambient AI scribe built in two weeks — deployed in India, stalled in Europe - EU AI Act, data residency laws, and the cost of compliance - Digital twins, ambient AI, and what hospitals should invest in before deploying AI Faces of Digital Health explores how healthcare systems around the world adopt digital technologies and AI.

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

#912 Want to land more podcast interviews and pitch like a pro? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Parker Olson, co-founder of PodPitch, to explore the intersection of automation, podcasting, and entrepreneurship. Parker shares how his tool helps experts and businesses get booked on the right shows through AI-powered outreach — and reveals the common mistakes people make when trying to pitch themselves. They also dive into why starting with a clear “listener promise” is essential for any new podcast, how to validate your business idea by asking the hard questions early, and why making your first dollar fast can be the best product development strategy of all! (Original Air Date - 9/16/25) What we discuss with Parker: + What makes a great podcast pitch + Common mistakes when pitching shows + Importance of a clear listener promise + How PodPitch automates outreach + Vetting active vs. inactive podcasts + Why value > self-promotion on interviews + ROI of podcast guest appearances + Validating ideas by asking for payment + B2B vs. B2C sales psychology + Building simple tools before scaling Thank you, Parker! Use code MILLIONAIRE for $100 off your first month of ⁠PodPitch⁠. Follow Parker on ⁠LinkedIn⁠. 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

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.

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

#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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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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