Podcasts about Validation

Kenneth Chester

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In this episode of It's Just Bodybuilding, Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally and Special Guest Turner Riddle tackle a controversial question: Is bodybuilding losing its prestige? We discuss the explosion of NPC and IFBB Pro cards, whether becoming a pro bodybuilder means the same thing it once did, and how these changes may be affecting the future of competitive bodybuilding. Along the way, we break down the Italy Pro, today's competitive landscape, and what it takes to stand out in a sport that has never been bigger. 00:00 Introduction & Recording at Turner Riddle's house 01:12 Turners Home Gym, Land & Lifestyle 04:28 Italy Pro Preview & Predictions 05:40 Jordan Hutchinson, Bonac & Today's Competitive Landscape 09:00 Has NPC/IFBB Bodybuilding Devalued the Pro Card? 18:00 Sponsors, Guest Posing & The Business of Bodybuilding 20:32 Old-School vs Modern Physiques 22:08 More Shows, More Pros: Good or Bad for the Sport? 30:02 The Loss of Amateur Gatekeeping 36:16 The Lost Mystique of Professional Bodybuilding 40:34 What Does Success in Bodybuilding Really Mean? 42:12 The Economics of Running Bodybuilding Shows 47:29 The Future of Competitive Bodybuilding 50:00 Pro Cards, Prestige & Industry Culture 54:50 Competing for Passion vs Recognition 1:00:08 Why the Masters Division Continues to Grow 1:01:24 Ego, Validation & Athlete Expectations 1:02:22 Realistic Expectations in Bodybuilding 1:03:50 Coach Hopping vs Staying Consistent 1:05:50 Joe vs Nick: Predictions & Debate 1:10:30 Upcoming Shows & Athlete Storylines 1:13:14 Home Gyms, Outdoor Training & Final Thoughts 1:14:10 Wrap-Up

Jesse Malinowski breaks down the three most common mindset traps keeping actors stuck -- uncontrollable goals, the external validation cycle, and not enjoying the process -- and gives a concrete three-step system to build real confidence in your acting career. If you've ever wondered whether your auditions are getting better or felt like you're on a treadmill to nowhere, this Get Scene Unscripted solo episode is built for you.Join Our Newsletter:https://getscenestudios.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7660af20fdb3c04d6b6516591&id=eecb804958Join out Patreon!⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/GetScenePod⁠

In episode 24 of the Record Shop, Keith discusses Validation, Johnny Marr, Laurie Vincent's new band Big Truck as well as his go to shirt making music and a brand new group on the rise called Willy Houston & Ghost Town Revival. All set to a Summer soundtrack. Dig it!

Kenneth Chester

Kenneth Chester

Ralph Sutton becomes the focus of the conversation as Marcus digs into his dating life, relationship patterns, and why meaningful commitment has remained elusive. From dating a woman who lives with her boyfriend to discussing intimacy, attraction, emotional maturity, and the influence of childhood experiences, this episode turns into an unexpected relationship intervention.The guys explore the difference between chemistry and true intimacy, how pleasure-seeking can shape dating choices, and whether personal growth can change long-established relationship habits. Plus, Ralph considers bringing his current love interest onto the show for a future episode. 0:00 - Marcus puts Ralph's dating life on the table 1:14 - Dating a woman who lives with her boyfriend 3:24 - Attraction vs friendship connections 5:47 - Why this relationship feels different 8:25 - What real intimacy actually looks like 10:49 - Relationships with former partners and co-parenting 12:19 - Can people really change their relationship patterns? 14:38 - Fear of commitment or something else? 15:58 - Family influences and childhood dynamics 17:16 - Ralph's longest relationships and what happened 18:15 - Validation, attraction, and choosing partners 21:12 - Pleasure-seeking vs emotional connection 22:18 - The idea of bringing Ralph's girlfriend on the show 23:19 - Final thoughts and plugsTEXT us your questions at 718-306-3906!The goodsugar store is the epitome of cool, nestled at 3rd avenue + 69th street!

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What if the answers you're receiving aren't actually guidance—but reflections of what you secretly want to hear? This week, we explore one of the greatest spiritual challenges: the hidden agendas that distort our intuition and prevent us from seeing the truth clearly. When we're attached to a specific outcome, it's easy to mistake validation for divine guidance, convincing ourselves that our desires and fears are signs pointing us in the right direction.Discover how to identify the subtle ways the ego influences decision-making, relationships, and opportunities, and learn the spiritual practice of surrendering to a higher truth. This episode offers practical tools to help you clear your inner lens, strengthen your connection to authentic guidance, and create space for the blessings that emerge when you're willing to seek truth over comfort.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni.    Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Join Eitan and Elisheva for a transformational live weekend experience in Los Angeles, July 3–5, 2026. Step into a powerful journey of spiritual awakening through immersive workshops, guided meditations, deep connection, and a Kabbalistic Shabbat infused with wisdom, elevation, and inspiration featuring Michael and Monica Berg.  This is more than an event—it is an opportunity to reconnect to your soul, expand your consciousness, and open to the miracles waiting to unfold in your life.  Learn more and reserve your spot today:  https://discover.kabbalah.com/soulhealingretreat

Kenneth Chester

Kenneth Chester

Kenneth Chester

In this episode of the HR business marketing podcast, A Better HR Business, Ben and his guest, Mike Minett, Founder of PORTABL, an innovative platform reimagining financial, health, and wellbeing services for today's independent workforce, to discuss how freelancers and gig workers can finally access the support once reserved for full-time employees. Mike Minett is the Founder and Chief Growth Officer at PORTABL, a platform helping businesses manage and support the global independent workforce. He is focused on enabling organisations that rely on freelancers, contractors, and contingent workers to better retain, engage, and protect their flexible talent through modern benefits and workforce infrastructure. Alongside PORTABL, Mike is a growth advisor to a range of businesses and passion projects. He also works on building access to global AI, software, and tech talent, including developing pathways for distributed freelance talent in emerging markets such as Ghana, aligned to global time zones for remote delivery. PORTABL is a SaaS platform and orchestration layer for the flexible workforce, designed to close the gap between traditional employees and independent workers. While permanent employees typically receive structured benefits such as health cover, pensions, and wellbeing support, freelancers and contractors often do not. PORTABL addresses this by providing access to health, insurance, financial wellbeing, and savings products, alongside tools that help businesses improve retention, engagement, and compliance across their contingent workforce. Recognised by organisations including Zurich Innovation, the MetLife Techstars Digital Accelerator, and Plug and Play, PORTABL is building a new category in the future of work. It is founded by a team with deep experience across freelancing, insurance, employee benefits, fintech, and B2B platforms, and is built by independent workers for independent workers to help them connect, stay protected, and thrive. You'll hear practical strategies for starting an HR consulting business, finding consulting clients, and business growth strategies for consultants. Whether you identify as HR, workplace, L&D, OD, recruitment, or people & culture, you'll discover real stories and actionable advice to attract clients, win contracts, and grow sustainably. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Lessons from moving out of corporate and launching an HR-related business. The unique challenges and opportunities of supporting freelancers, gig workers, and consultants. How to validate new consulting and HR tech ideas with real market feedback. Episode highlights: Mike's background in investment banking, his transition to entrepreneurship, and writing his book, “Follow Me Out the Door”. The problems faced by freelancers and the inspiration behind founding PORTABL. How PORTABL delivers employee-style benefits to independent workers, and how the model works. The bulk buying/group buying power of the platform and how it benefits users. Validation of the business concept through over a thousand one-to-one conversations with freelancers. Challenges of building a marketplace for diverse types of independent workers. The business model: B2B2C (working through coworking spaces, associations, etc.). Marketing and growth: targeting both organizations and end users, go-to-market strategies, and the challenge of telling the story to multiple audiences. Attracting investment: The story of connecting with investors and how AI-powered networking led to a partnership with Alligator, a leading HR tech investor. Advice for other HR tech founders: the importance of resilience, community, and persistence. The significance of community for independent workers and how to find support networks. Marketing and Business Growth: Mike explains that PORTABL's business model is B2B2C, meaning it reaches freelancers via organizations such as coworking spaces, business teams, or industry associations. Marketing efforts focus on educating both the organizations providing access to freelancers and the individuals who will use the platform. Mike notes the complexity of storytelling when there are multiple audiences and highlights the importance of focus and segmentation for early growth. PORTABL is currently concentrating on launches in the UK and Ireland, with plans for expansion into Germany and further afield. Building partnerships, leveraging AI-powered tools for investor connections, and forming a community around the platform are key elements of their growth strategy Resources & Links Mentioned: Company's website: www.portabl.co Mike's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikeminett Check out this B2B podcast launch service. About The A Better HR Business Podcast The A Better HR Business shares strategies, tactics, success stories, and more about marketing for HR consultancies and marketing for HR tech companies, and how to get more clients. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss future episodes. For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Launch your own business podcast: B2B Podcast Agency VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? 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In this solo episode of the Soul Inspiring Business Podcast, Kara Chaffin Donofrio revisits one of the powerful agreements from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: Don't Take Anything Personally. Kara explores how this principle applies to leadership, business, relationships, social media, and self-worth. She shares practical ways to stay grounded, protect your energy, honor your boundaries, and lead from a place of peace instead of reacting to outside opinions.Episode Topics:The second agreement from The Four Agreements: Don't Take Anything PersonallyWhy other people's opinions often come from their own perspective and experiencesHow leaders can respond to feedback without absorbing it as truthThe importance of building self-worth from withinMorning routines, prayer, meditation, and grounding practicesThe “glass ball and rubber ball” story for understanding prioritiesHonoring boundaries in business, friendship, and family lifeSurrounding yourself with people who lift and inspire youLimiting social media comparison and protecting your energyA grounding practice for meetings, events, and meaningful conversationsInsights:Not everything someone says about you is truth. Often, it is a reflection of their own perception, wounds, or life experience.Leadership requires groundedness. When you are rooted in who you are, outside criticism or praise does not have the same power to shake you.Positive feedback can be just as dangerous as negative feedback if your worth becomes dependent on outside validation.Boundaries help protect your peace, especially when life, family, and business responsibilities feel overwhelming.Knowing the difference between “glass balls” and “rubber balls” can help you decide what truly needs your attention and what can be released for now.Your energy is one of your greatest assets, and protecting it is part of showing up well for yourself, your family, your clients, and your team.Surrounding yourself with people who lift you helps you grow into a more expanded, inspired version of yourself.Highlights:00:00 Welcome and Intro00:46 Personal Freedom and Leadership 01:27 Core Agreement: Don't Take Anything Personally06:45 Self-care and Morning Routine10:54 Boundaries and the Glass vs. Rubber Ball Metaphor13:17 Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People16:00 Social Media, Comparison, and Energy Protection17:55 Grounding and Energetic Practice Before Meetings21:34 Podcast episode endedResources:The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizMorning routine, prayer, meditation, or quiet reflectionThe “glass ball and rubber ball” priority exerciseSocial media boundaries and intentional screen timeGrounding and energy-setting practices before meetings, events, or conversationsThis week, practice not taking things personally in one conversation, meeting, or moment where you normally might feel triggered. Pause, ground yourself, and ask: “Is this true, or is this someone else's perception?” Then choose to respond from peace, presence, and alignment.Connect with Kara to share your thoughts on the series:Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/Email - kara@kdcrealestate.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdrYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffinLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal to help you maintain your authentic voice and intuitive wisdom while navigating the balance between technology and human connection in your business and personal life.Special Listener Offer: Unlock Your Soul-Aligned Brand with Jen CudmoreAs a gift to our Soul Inspiring Business community, I've convinced my incredible mentor and business coach, Jen Cudmore, to create an exclusive package just for you—our loyal listeners. This special offer includes a powerful private session to dive into your branding archetypes and a 3-month coaching package at a deeply discounted rate.Ready to clarify your message, magnetize your dream clients, and grow your business from the inside out?Click here to claim your exclusive Soul Inspiring Business listener package

Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, and Associate Editor Jakob Fischer, MD, to discuss the overall symptom severity score that provides a global assessment of symptom burden associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, as outlined in the paper "Psychometric Validation of the Overall Symptom Severity Score for Chronic Rhinosinusitis" which published in the June 2026 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Click here to read the full article.    

Ryan and Kipp open with a conversation about building, creating, and the satisfaction that comes from seeing your work in the world before diving into another Ask Me Anything. This week, they tackle questions on approval seeking, self-development investments, measuring progress, unpopular opinions, intuition, instant gratification, rebuilding after divorce, and designing an intentional reset year. They also discuss why progress often feels invisible, how to involve family in personal goals, and why growth requires structure instead of endless information gathering. If you're trying to become more intentional and build a life with purpose, this episode delivers a practical perspective. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Intro & catching up 06:48 - Approval seeking vs being likable 20:10 - Investing in self-development 24:30 - Measuring personal growth 26:42 - Unpopular opinions 35:49 - Escaping instant gratification 39:30 - Taking an adult gap year 45:53 - Showing progress to others 53:00 - Getting spouse buy-in for big goals 01:07:00 - Why systems beat information 01:09:30 - Wrap up   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

One of the biggest mistakes collectors make has nothing to do with buying the wrong card.It has everything to do with waiting.Waiting for a sale.Waiting for a content creator to talk about it.Waiting for the market to tell you it's safe.In this episode, Brett explores why waiting for validation is rarely about needing more information and often about seeking permission.Using examples from PMG Greens, Michael Jordan 1/1s, Nat Turner's collecting journey, and Chris McGill's pursuit of overlooked lanes, Brett breaks down the psychology behind social proof, regret, independent taste, and conviction.If you've ever felt pulled toward a player, parallel, set, or category that nobody else seems to care about, this episode is for you.The best collections aren't built by following consensus.They're built by collectors who trust themselves enough to do the work before the crowd arrives.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On the Science pod, we've been covering a lot of the ground on how AI is revolutionizing STEM, but one of our favorite off the record topics since our launch is which field is harder to accelerate: math, bio, or physics? Today we're back in Materials Science land with Radical — Unlike biological molecules that can be represented (and predicted!) by token strings, the success of materials involve many more macro complex variables like supply chains, microstructures, and manufacturing processes. If you recall the LK99 drama of 2023, while the basic ingredients were known, part of the confusion came from the lack of disclosure around manufacturing, and therefore defeated reproducibility. There is probably no "one-shot" model capable of designing a material that works perfectly at scale.How Radical is accelerating materials discovery >10x the pace of DARPA/GE MACHJoseph Krause is a materials scientist through and through. And after spending his career watching industries stall out waiting for better materials, he founded Radical AI to do something about it.We recently sat down with Joseph to talk about Radical AI, materials discovery, self-driving labs, and the future of AI science. Joseph did not sugar coat anything: accelerating the materials discovery pipeline is a hard problem. But it's one that he strongly believes we need to invest in, for the future of consumer products, aerospace, computing, and defense, and get them into every day use:“We count it as a discovery when you pick up your phone and there's a new material sitting inside of it.”How does Joseph plan on accelerating the rate of discovery? To understand this, it's important to understand why this is such a hard problem in the first place. The first thing to keep in mind is that the material that is manufactured is far more than a chemical formula going into it. The process of mixing, annealing, growing, or generating the final material can result in wildly different outcomes. The entire materials discovery process, both from early discovery to large scale manufacturing, needs to be understood and characterized.The Self-Driving LabThis philosophy has grown into a key insight at Radical AI: The construction of the self-driving lab. This lab is one that is not just automated, but in fact uses an “AI scientist” that combines scientific knowledge, computational techniques, and human intuition to generate and test hypotheses in an automated lab. Creating an AI scientist was key to making Radical's self-driving labs work, since Joseph argues that no single AI model can one-shot materials.“In materials, the ground truth is the material itself. You have to be able to test it and characterize it.”Joseph talked at length about the self-driving labs at Radical. Joseph argues that experimental data is the true “moat” in this industry. An SDL functions as a closed-loop system where an AI scientist generates hypotheses, and automated robotics synthesize and characterize materials, running research campaigns in parallel rather than serially. The successes here were both on the automation side and on the science side. Radical has managed to scale their alloy discovery pipeline up to producing and characterizing 1200 alloys in six months — this nearly 10x speedup over the DARPA/GE MACH program that aimed to create 500 new alloys in a year. Joseph claims they can scale this up even more and estimates they can produce a hundred new alloys tested and characterized in a day. A truly new paradigm in high-throughput alloy experimentation.On the science side, their AI scientist proposed and tested 300 new materials, ten of which were found to have novel state-of-the-art properties that are already being further developed for commercial applications. The robustness of this first materials campaign reinforces Joseph's claim that the moat is the lab and data.“It's moved into elemental families or alloy families no one has ever published on before.”Interestingly, Radical's AI scientist has made some novel discoveries, expanding into elements that just were not explored prior. This is fascinating from a scientific perspective, but it's also important for helping reduce supply chain bottlenecks for vital industries!Joseph spent a lot of time in D.C. before founding Radical, and he's clear-eyed about the competitive threat. China's centralized model lets it stand up manufacturing hubs and immediately scale new materials from lab to production. We can't replicate that, and Joseph is very clear we shouldn't try. But we do need an answer. For Joseph, that means transforming the scientific workforce, investing in self-driving lab infrastructure at the national lab level, and leaning hard into public-private partnerships.“Now imagine every scientist in the United States doing 10 times the research output. That's fundamental. That just changes the trajectory of discovery.”Before we close, we'd like to give a shout out to Joseph and Radical for publishing and open sourcing much of their internal tooling pipeline. This includes:* TorchSim (preprint, blog): an open-source PyTorch-based MD simulation framework, which has been spun off into its own non-profit.* MATRIX/MATRIX-PT (preprint, blog): An open-source dataset for benchmarking autonomous self-driving labs (MATRIX), along with with an open source model based upon this dataset (MATRIX-PT). We could talk about this extensively, but a fun data point is that improving reasoning in the area of materials also improved reasoning for biological systems! This is a truly unexpected result.Big shout-out to the Radical team for sharing their work!Materials discovery has been stuck on a 20–30 year timeline for generations. Joseph thinks that's about to change, and Radical AI is putting that thesis to the test in the lab, one sample at a time.We had a great time talking with Joseph. We hope you give it a listen!Timestamps* 0:00 Introduction to the challenges of AI in material science* 0:52 Welcome and introduction to Joseph Krause and Radical AI* 1:38 Why Radical AI is different: The focus on experimental data and Self-Driving Labs (SDLs)* 6:19 The process: Candidate generation, synthesis, and characterization* 11:05 The application of exotic alloys in extreme environments (aerospace and defense)* 13:20 Barriers to entry: The slow process of qualification and manufacturing* 16:06 Supply chain constraints in material science* 19:24 Human-in-the-loop: Training the AI using scientific intuition* 20:35 The engineering challenges of automating a laboratory* 23:17 Defining the “Self-Driving Lab”: Research campaigns vs. just automation* 24:39 Mechanical challenges: Handling high-temperature samples* 27:41 Future scaling plans and the “Vertical Integration” strategy* 30:08 Validation timelines for high-tech industries (semiconductors, aerospace)* 31:47 The active learning loop and handling “negative results”* 35:32 AI exploring elemental families beyond human bias* 39:13 Throughput targets and the difference between AI and human exploration* 43:52 Why the dataset size is less critical than the quality of experimental feedback* 46:20 Addressing the lack of an “AlphaFold” for materials* 53:49 War stories from the lab: Building the infrastructure* 58:12 The shift in industry sentiment toward SDLs and tool interfaces* 1:01:14 Geopolitical considerations and the race in material science innovation* 1:06:12 Calls to action for ML and AI engineers: Rethinking the scientific stack* 1:09:53 The Matrix model and using VLM for scientific knowledge extraction* 1:13:10 Why Radical AI is open-sourcing their work This is a public episode. 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Are you struggling with finding your passion? Listen to this Billion Dollar Babie conversation with Valerie Mya on why investing time in what you love matters more than validation. In this episode, we sit down to discuss the practical application of universal laws and how they relate to your daily life choices. If you feel stuck in a routine that lacks meaning, this discussion focuses on how to prioritize internal satisfaction over external expectations. We break down the mindset shifts required to stop chasing approval and start building a life based on genuine interest. Whether you are looking for career fulfillment or simply trying to align your daily habits with your true self, these insights offer a fresh perspective. We explore the core principles of finding your passion without the noise of modern societal pressure. By the end, you will have a clearer understanding of how to apply these universal laws to your own journey toward purpose. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/billiondbabiehttps://www.instagram.com/taruhhhhttps://www.instagram.com/valeriemyaTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@billiondbabie CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction00:22 The Law of Fill Explained01:46 How to Apply the Law of Fill03:00 Ego vs Soul Purpose07:47 How to Discover Your Purpose10:01 Why Success Never Feels Like Enough11:53 The Law of Reflection12:35 Anxiety, Emotions & The Nervous System15:50 Energy Sensitivity & Intuition18:04 What Anxiety Is Really Telling You21:34 Intrusive Thoughts Explained24:14 Psychedelics, Fear & Spiritual Growth28:58 The 8 Areas of Life29:55 Relationships as Mirrors33:18 Personal Growth vs Self-Acceptance36:06 Valerie's Favorite Universal Law41:53 Universal Laws Everyone Should Know43:45 The Inside-Out Voice Law44:10 The Spiritual Truth About Money47:57 How Wealthy People Think About Money52:05 Why You're Stuck at the Same Income Level55:20 Soulmates, Twin Flames & Relationships1:00:00 Love, Validation & Emotional Fulfillment1:05:00 How to Stop Needing External Approval1:10:00 Healing Relationship Patterns1:15:00 Creating a Life That Feels Aligned1:20:00 Final Thoughts & Takeaways #Spirituality #PersonalGrowth #LawOfAttraction #Manifestation #AnxietyHealing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing a mother is a profound experience, but navigating that loss when the relationship was complicated? That adds a whole new layer of grief. In this episode, I sit down with Veronica to talk about the messy, painful, and beautiful reality of mothering without a mom.What we dive into: Validation for your grief: Permission to feel the anger, jealousy, and loneliness that often accompanies a complicated loss.Breaking the cycle: Real talk on how to parent through past trauma and make conscious choices for your own children.Permission to be human: Understanding that your relationship doesn't have to be perfect to be significant, and your grief is valid regardless of the past.Connection: Comfort in knowing you aren't the only one navigating the complex, often lonely experience of being a "motherless mother.Connect with Nicole:

You do not have to be afraid of big emotions, but you do need a way to meet them. In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Sautter about what actually helps in those moments when a child's feelings get big. Elizabeth walks us through her ABCs of big emotions framework: first assess and get curious, then balance the brain, and then move toward connection and collaboration. We talk about why behavior is data, why the first move is not fixing or teaching, and why the adult's ability to pause matters so much. She also reminds us that self-care is not selfish, it is essential, because we cannot lend regulation to a child when our own system is already flooded. We also get into what this looks like in real life. Elizabeth explains why telling a dysregulated child to take a deep breath often backfires, why "listen and validate" has to come before problem-solving, and why connection in the moment is different from collaboration later. There is such a helpful reframe here around emotions taking the time they take. The goal is not to rush them out of the body. The goal is to help a child feel safe enough to move through them and then build more skills outside the crisis moment. Key Takeaways Big emotions are data. They are not something to fear or immediately shut down. They are a stress response and a form of communication. The first step is assessment, not control. Elizabeth's "A" is about assessing the moment, pausing, and getting curious about what is really happening underneath the behavior. Self-care is part of co-regulation. If the adult nervous system is already overwhelmed, it is much harder to respond with steadiness. Balance the brain before you try to teach. The "B" is about helping the adult and child nervous systems settle enough that thinking becomes possible again. One breath for me, one breath for you. Elizabeth offers this as a simple way for adults to ground themselves and orient toward supporting the child without demanding the child self-regulate first. Do not ask a dysregulated child to perform calm. If a child is already flooded, telling them to breathe or answer questions may just add more pressure. Connection comes before collaboration. In the moment, the work is to listen and validate. The learning, problem-solving, and collaboration happen later, when the child is back in a learning state. Validation does not require fixing. Sometimes what helps most is being present, using a slow and low voice, and letting the child know their feelings are not too much for the relationship. Emotions are not supposed to move on our timetable. Kids are born with all the feelings and not all the skills, so part of the work is tolerating that emotions take time. Skill building mostly happens outside the crisis. The longer-term work is proactive sensory support, movement, regulation tools, and practicing what to do before the next hard moment arrives. About Elizabeth Sautter Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist, author, trainer, and social-emotional learning coach with more than 25 years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. She is the author of Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick, co-founder of The Connected Family Community, and a collaborator with The Zones of Regulation® and Everyday Regulation. As a neurodivergent adult and parent of two neurodivergent boys, Elizabeth combines professional expertise with lived experience to offer practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies that support emotional regulation, executive functioning, and communication through everyday routines. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

Nidhi Tewari, LCSW reveals the secret skill behind better trust, connection, and collaboration: attunement. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The next evolution of emotional intelligence2) How to improve collaboration and performance with the CHECK-IN framework3) How sharing your own experiences can unintentionally shut others downSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1161 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NIDHI — Nidhi Tewari, LCSW is a 2026 Thinkers50 Radar award recipient and keynote speaker on work culture and wellbeing, drawing on 13 years of clinical expertise with high-performing leaders. She has worked with LinkedIn, Warner Bros. Discovery, TED, and NPR, among others, and presented at the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, TEDWomen, and TEDNext. Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company, she serves on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and Harvard T.H. Chan 2026 Creator Cohort.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​• Book: Working Well: How to Build a Happier, Healthier Workplace Through the Science of Attunement• LinkedIn: Nidhi Tewari• Website: NidhiTewari.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships by Michael Sorensen• Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek• Book: The Dictionary of Body Language: A Field Guide to Human Behavior by Joe Navarro• Past episode: 341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro• Past episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Austin shares a real Value Validation Project that one of his clients used to get hired at Microsoft!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What does a good VVP look like?[1:04] - Why a good VVP is so important[2:39] - Getting started on the VVP[3:49] - Do your research![5:04] - How to set up your VVPWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Your productivity is not driven by your personal discipline. Instead, you've learned to put all of your energy, success, and productivity into who will or won't validate you and your work ethic. This is the external authority trap.In this episode of The Free Lawyer, host Gary Miles, shares how even the most successful attorneys and senior practitioners rigid productivity systems always seem to collapse despite their immense willpower. The root cause isn't a lack of discipline, but rather what he calls the External Authority Trap. Attorneys have learned to tie their professional self-worth to uncontrollable variables like judge reactions and case outcomes. Lawyers are driven to unconsciously override their own calendar blocks and boundaries. Gary shares poignant, personal lessons from his own 46-year career, including a devastating federal court summary judgment loss, demonstrating how toxic perfectionism is rewarded by the legal profession well into it leading to deep anxiety. Listen for how to break this exhausting cycle by shifting to an Internal Authority operating system built on your own competence, preparation, and sustainable boundaries.Plus, get access to this free diagnostic tool to help you identify your specific time drains and move from reactive chaos to purposeful strategy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://upbeat-trailblazer-9238.kit.com/7c3c667ff1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access the full Elite Lawyer's Productivity System ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.garymiles.net/productivity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the Values Alignment Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://upbeat-trailblazer-9238.kit.com/1604bbf4cb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take the Free Lawyer Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠garymiles.net/the-free-lawyer-assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.garymiles.net/break-free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Schedule a complimentary discovery call: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Conventional wisdom says the hardest part of building a startup is building the product. Shanea Leven says the harder challenge is figuring out what customers will actually pay for. Before co-founding Empromptu.ai, Shanea spent more than 15 years building products at companies including Google, eBay, Docker, and Cloudflare. In this conversation, she explains why sales is every bit as complex as engineering, why customer interviews aren't enough to validate an idea, and why early-stage founders need to spend more time testing demand than perfecting roadmaps. We discuss the case-study approach she uses to find customers, the controversial belief that the only real product validation is money, and what happened when a LinkedIn post generated a 1,000-person waitlist almost overnight.  Shanea also shares how she used more than 100 customer calls to shape Empromptu's direction, why she stopped fundraising when the company took  off, and the go-to-market challenges that still keep her up at night. If you're a technical founder trying to figure out whether you're building something people truly want, this episode offers a practical framework for separating genuine demand from wishful thinking. Listen to this episode if you're trying to figure out: why sales validation should happen before you commit to a roadmap how to find your first customers using the case study method what a viral waitlist can teach you about product-market fit how to distinguish customer feedback from customer demand why technical founders need to learn sales earlier than they think which early traction signals are worth trusting — and which aren't how to validate an idea before spending months building it RUNTIME 49:06   EPISODE BREAKDOWN (3:16) What Is Empromptu.ai, and Who Is it For? (6:25) Sales Is Just as Complicated as Engineering (8:14) The Case Study Method for Finding Early Customers (11:56) Why Al Is Rewriting the Product Playbook (13:37)   The Only Real Product Validation Is Money  (17:10) The S***ty Purple Website That Predicted Impromptu's Viral Launch (21:38) What 100 Waitlist Calls Taught Shanea About Customer Demand (26:28) "We evolved the platform." (34:57) "Ninety-nine percent of VCs are great at one thing." (36:20) The GTM Problem That Still Keeps Shanea Up at Night  (39:02) A Process for Selecting Your First Sales/Marketing Hires (40:59) Why She'd Hire a "Scrappy" Marketer Over a Former Meta Employee "Every Time" (44:05) The Early Traction Signal She No Longer Trusts (45:28) A 30-day Experiment Founders Can Run To Validate Their Idea LINKS Shanea Leven Empromptu.ai Empromptu raises $2M pre-seed to help enterprises build AI apps, 12/9/2025, TechCrunch SUBSCRIBE

How much of your life are you living because it genuinely fulfills you, and how much of it is driven by the need for approval?In this episode, we're talking about external validation, self-worth, and what happens when our identity becomes attached to things outside of ourselves. From social media and success to relationships and achievement, we'll explore why validation feels so good, why it never seems to be enough, and how to build confidence that doesn't depend on other people's opinions.Because true freedom begins when your worth is no longer determined by the world's approval.

Hey, Survivor! In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Regina Ragasa, a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.  We're talking about the gap between health knowledge and real-life behavior change. We explore why trauma survivors often struggle to implement what they already know about health, and how shame, stress, and survival responses can interfere with sustainable lifestyle change. During our conversation, Dr. Ragasa explains her LIVEN Method—a framework centered on Listening, Imperfection, Validation, Empowerment, and Normalization—to help clinicians and patients build trust and create lasting change through human connection.  She also talks about the “humble plate” vs. celebratory foods, and how cultural food traditions and identity come into play. If you've ever struggled with knowing what to do but not being able to follow through, this episode is for you.  Connect with Dr. Regina Ragasa: Instagram: @CaliWellnessDoc Website: CaliWellnessDPC.com Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.

This week Nick races the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon for the first time. We do a full race recap, answer Instagram questions from listeners who followed along, and discuss whether the steep price tag is actually worth it. Eventually we also got to our classic listener submitted questions.This week we discussed:Nick's Escape from Alcatraz race recap: the jump off the ferry, 57° Bay swim, iconic bike course, and sand ladderInstagram Q&A: thermal cap vs. booties, TT bike vs. road bike, and what crime would have landed you in AlcatrazIs the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon worth the price tag?Chasing validation vs. personal excellence. How do you know the difference?Body image, weight gain, and the toxic myth that more training = leaner bodyFlying with an indoor trainer, what the pros actually doBalancing passion across multiple disciplines without losing focusCarbon seatpost slipping despite proper torque, what's going on?Getting blown off your bike by wind, has it actually happened?Off day during intervals: ease off the intensity, shorten the session, or go home?Running surfaces ranked: tarmac, concrete, pavers, treadmill, does it actually matter?A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

Episode Summary: When someone you love is living with PTSD, it can leave you feeling helpless, confused, and afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. You want to help—but what if your well-intended words make things worse? In honor of PTSD Awareness Month, Rev. Jessica Van Roekel and I address the questions so many caregivers, spouses, friends, and family members quietly ask: How do I support someone with PTSD? What helps? What hurts? And how do I walk with them without losing myself? This conversation offers practical guidance, psychological insight, and biblical hope for anyone loving someone through trauma. On a recent episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, I offered an episode discussing Understanding PTSD: What it Is, What It Isn't, and How God Meets Us in the Aftermath of Trauma. We are continuing this important discussion with How to Help a Loved One Who Is Struggling with PTSD: What to Do and What Not to Do. Quotables from the Episode: PTSD is not a character issue or a lack of effort. It's a nervous system injury. What looks like withdrawal, irritability, or emotional distance is often the brain doing its best to keep a person safe. Change does not mean broken beyond repair. The brain is wounded, but it's also capable of healing. When we name trauma responses accurately, we reduce shame and increase compassion. PTSD behaviors are not about a lack of love. They're about a lack of felt safety. A regulated nervous system helps regulate another nervous system. You don't have to fix the trauma, but your calm, consistent presence communicates safety. Validation quiets the brain's alarm system and reduces emotional intensity. Trauma healing doesn't follow a timeline. It follows safety. Loving someone with PTSD is not about doing everything right. It's about doing your best with compassion. Scripture References: Romans 15:1 “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” Isaiah 42:3 “A bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench.” Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 “Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Recommended Resources: Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything By Jessica Van Roekel Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Rev. Jessica Van Roekel: Website / Instagram / Facebook Connect with Dr. Bengtson: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Co-Host: Jessica Van Roekel is a worship leader, speaker, and writer who believes that through Jesus, personal histories don’t need to define the present or determine the future. She inspires, encourages, and equips others to look at life through the lenses of hope, trust, and God’s transforming grace. Jessica lives in rural Iowa surrounded by wide open spaces which remind her of God’s expansive love. She loves fun earrings, good coffee, and connecting with others. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is a FOUNDERS GROUP opportunity. Join Practice of Paradise: https://store.dralexanderloyd.com/products/practice-of-paradise  "YOU ARE NOT IMPRESSED ENOUGH" WITH THE FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND Dr. Alex Loyd and Harry Loyd dive into an equation that will change how you see Jesus' miracles forever.

From menopause pioneer to commercial leader at one of digital health's most watched companies, Jill Angelo joins Unity Stoakes for a wide-ranging conversation on women's health innovation, outcomes validation, and the discipline of focus – with live qu...

In this week's Q&A episode, Keana answers your most honest and vulnerable questions about dating, self‑worth, emotional safety, and navigating modern relationships with clarity. Building on the main episode, Dating Apps: Do They Help or Hurt?, this conversation goes deeper into the emotional realities women face while dating — from discouragement and overthinking to hope, boundaries, and breaking old patterns.This episode is full of grounded wisdom, practical guidance, and gentle truth‑telling to help you date from a place of worthiness, not fear.✨ What We Cover in This Episode1. Connection vs. Validation on Dating AppsHow to tell whether you're using apps from a grounded place or from a place of insecurity — and the emotional signs that reveal the difference.2. Why Dating Apps Feel DiscouragingA breakdown of emotional burnout, dopamine crashes, comparison, and the psychological design behind swiping.3. Getting Attached Too QuicklyWhy early emotional attachment happens, how fantasy‑bonding forms, and how to pace yourself with intention.4. Early Red Flags to Watch ForThe subtle signs of inconsistency, vague intentions, and low effort — and why they matter.5. Taking Breaks Without Feeling BehindHow to rest without guilt and why emotional pacing is essential for healthy dating.✨ Questions NOT Based on This Week's Episode6. Staying Hopeful When Dating Feels DiscouragingHow to hold onto hope without slipping into fantasy — and how to stay aligned with who you're becoming.7. Stopping the Habit of Second‑Guessing YourselfHow to separate intuition from anxiety and rebuild trust in your own judgment.8. Dating Without Losing YourselfHow to stay grounded in your identity, routines, and boundaries while building new connections.9. Why You Keep Attracting Unhealthy PartnersUnderstanding familiar patterns, trauma bonds, and how healing shifts your attraction.10. How to Stop Overthinking in DatingTools to stay present, calm your nervous system, and let people reveal themselves over time.✨ Listener Reflection PromptsAm I dating from worthiness or loneliness?What emotions come up for me after using dating apps?What patterns do I notice in my dating choices?How can I stay connected to myself while dating?What boundaries support my emotional safety?✨ Submit Your Question for Next Week's Q&AHave a question you want answered on the podcast? You can submit it directly — anonymously if you prefer to this email keanawmitchell@gmail.comPut  “Submit a Question for the Podcast” in the subject line of your email. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.✨ Final ThoughtsHealthy love is possible for you — not because you're perfect, but because you're worthy. Thank you for listening, for growing, and for choosing yourself.

In Part 2 of our June series with Nick Koumalatsos, we dive into a topic affecting millions of men but rarely discussed openly: testosterone.Nick shares his personal experience navigating hormone health, why testosterone levels are declining across the population, and the ripple effect it has on energy, confidence, relationships, and society as a whole. The conversation expands beyond hormones into parenting, trauma, fitness, recovery, and what it means to become the kind of man your family can depend on.Whether you're curious about TRT, peptides, men's health, or simply trying to become a better father and leader, this episode offers a candid look at the factors shaping modern masculinity.00:00 – Understanding Testosterone and Its Importance05:47 – The Role of Hormones in Men's Health12:01 – The Testosterone Epidemic and Its Causes15:30 – The Ripple Effect of Men's Health on Society18:26 – The Science of Recovery and Health Supplements19:48 – The Future of Peptides and Health Protocols22:23 – Regulatory Changes in the Peptide Industry23:55 – The Cost of Health: TRT vs. Pharmaceuticals26:30 – Parenting and Life Lessons Through Fitness30:00 – The Importance of Validation in Parenting32:19 – Unpacking Trauma and Its Long-Term Effects36:23 – Communicating with the Next Generation39:44 – The ROI of Sports and Jiu-Jitsu Training45:20 – Looking Ahead in the SeriesListen now and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the rest of this month's conversations with Nick.Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast!

In this episode, David Carothers sits down with Matt Naumoff to discuss how cyber compliance, risk validation, and AI-powered technology are reshaping the cyber insurance marketplace. The conversation focuses on helping businesses identify cybersecurity gaps, improve underwriting outcomes, and position themselves for better cyber insurance coverage through stronger risk management and more accurate data. matt@waypointcomply.com Connect with:  ⁠⁠⁠David Carothers LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠  Visit Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠Power Producer Base Camp⁠⁠⁠  waypointcomply.com ⁠⁠⁠Killing Commercial⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Crushing Content⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Power Producers Podcast⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Policytee⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠The Dirty 130⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠The Extra 2 Minute⁠⁠⁠   

It's been months. Maybe years. And yet somehow, you're still thinking about the affair every single day. You wake up and it's there. You go to bed and it's there. A song, a date, a place, a passing thought, and suddenly you're back inside the story again. Replaying. Analysing. Questioning. Trying to understand. Trying to make sense of something that still feels impossible to fully explain. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this episode of After the Affair, Luke explores why your mind keeps returning to the affair long after discovery and why the constant replaying may not mean what you think it means. You'll learn why the brain mistakes understanding for safety, how rumination quietly becomes a habit, the hidden reasons people continue replaying painful events, and why trying to force yourself to stop thinking about the affair often makes the problem worse. Most importantly, you'll discover the difference between remembering and replaying, and how changing your relationship with your thoughts can become one of the most important turning points in your healing journey. If you've ever found yourself asking: "Why am I still thinking about this?" This episode may give you an entirely different answer than the one you've been looking for. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why your brain keeps returning to the affair The difference between understanding and certainty How the mind tries to use thinking as a form of protection Why many people aren't actually trying to understand the affair anymore The hidden relationship between rumination and control How replaying the affair can become an unconscious attempt to change the past The surprising ways betrayal can become part of your identity Why forcing yourself not to think about the affair usually backfires The difference between remembering and replaying What actually helps you move forward when you're feeling stuck A Powerful Question From This Episode "What am I hoping my thinking will give me?" Not what your partner did. Not what should have happened. Not what you've lost. But what are you hoping all of this thinking will eventually produce? Safety? Certainty? Control? Validation? Justice? A different past? Because the answer to that question may reveal far more about what's keeping you stuck than the affair itself. Key Takeaways ✅ Thinking about the affair every day doesn't mean you're broken. ✅ Your brain often mistakes understanding for safety. ✅ Rumination feels productive but rarely creates resolution. ✅ Many people are no longer trying to understand the affair, they're trying to undo it. ✅ The hidden goal beneath most replaying is certainty, and certainty is impossible. ✅ Healing is not about never thinking about the affair again. ✅ Freedom comes from changing your relationship with the thoughts, not eliminating them. ✅ Remembering is normal. Replaying is optional. ✅ You don't have to believe every thought your mind offers. ✅ Recovery begins to accelerate when your future becomes more compelling than your past. Why This Episode Matters One of the biggest misconceptions in betrayal recovery is that if you're still thinking about the affair, you're not healing. The truth is often far more nuanced. Many people become trapped not by the affair itself, but by their ongoing attempt to find certainty, control, or safety through endless mental replay. This episode explores what happens when thinking becomes a habit, when healing becomes an identity, and when the search for answers quietly turns into resistance to reality. Because the goal isn't to forget. The goal is to stop living inside the event. Resources & Support If you're struggling with the aftermath of betrayal and would like support navigating the emotional, psychological, and relational impact of infidelity, Luke offers both private coaching and community support.

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.

Driven people are attached to a lot of things. Results. Validation. Other people. Possessions. Identity. And sometimes, the life they've so carefully built.In this episode of Shed & Shine, Rob and Gino get into what it actually means to detach, and why it doesn't mean checking out. You can be fully engaged, fully present, fully ambitious, and still not be white-knuckling every outcome. That's the distinction they're after.They also get into Discovery Number Two from Shine, how stillness sharpens your ability to notice, and why "notice "might just be the most useful word in this whole conversation. Timestamps00:00 Still Driven, But Less Attached02:25 Detaching From Extremes of Life06:21 Personal Journeys of Attachment10:51 Love, Fear, and Identity14:58 The Power of Noticing ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINES:The 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million drivel leaders realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Are you ready to be fully yourself, without the burnout? This space is for driven leaders ready to stop chasing and start aligning. If you're done hiding behind hustle, achievement, and expectations… and you're ready to reconnect with who you really are, you're in the right place. CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/ MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://www.the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://www.the10disciplines.com/shine ✨ Find where you are in your True Self Journey: https://www.form.jotform.com/Developer763/true-self-mastermind-quiz

Most people think they're good listeners. After all, they stay quiet, make eye contact, and let the other person finish speaking. But truly connecting with someone requires more than simply hearing their words. One of the most powerful—and overlooked—communication skills is validation. Validation doesn't mean agreeing with someone. It doesn't mean approving of their behavior or telling them they're right. It means helping people feel heard, understood, and acknowledged. And when that happens, conversations change dramatically. Defensiveness drops. Trust grows. Relationships strengthen. According to Michael Sorensen, many of the conflicts and frustrations we experience with spouses, children, coworkers, friends, and even strangers stem from a simple problem: people don't feel understood. In this conversation, he explains why validation is such a powerful interpersonal tool, how to use it in everyday conversations, and why a few simple changes in how you respond to others can dramatically improve your relationships. Michael Sorensen is a coach, podcaster, and author of I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships (https://amzn.to/2Kao7JL). He also hosts the I Hear You Podcast, where he explores communication, connection, and relationship skills. https://michaelssorensen.com/i-hear-you-podcast/ If you've ever struggled to get through to someone, calm an argument, strengthen a relationship, or simply make people feel more comfortable talking to you, this conversation offers a remarkably practical skill you can start using immediately. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 AIR DOCTOR: Head to ⁠https://AirDoctorPro.com⁠ and use promo code SYSK to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, you'll receive a free 3year warranty!  RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! DELL:  With the Dell Pro laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra with vPro, no matter how many interruptions you have, your laptop won't be one of them. With battery that's optimized for the way you work, and built-in intelligence that quiets distractions the moment you're trying to focus, your tech won't slow you down.  Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Dell.com/Dell-Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most enterprises are renters, not owners, of their technology and AI. Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer of Mozilla, explains why dependence on a handful of closed model providers means losing control over model behavior, pricing, and your own data.In CXOTalk episode 920, Krikorian lays out where open-source AI actually wins in the enterprise, how lock-in happens quietly, and what CIOs and CTOs should do about it now. Krikorian draws on his experience building infrastructure at Twitter and running the self-driving division at Uber to ground the discussion in real engineering and economic tradeoffs, not hype.YOU'LL DISCOVER✅ Why 85% of enterprises believed they could switch AI vendors, but only about 30% actually could when they tried✅ The "renters vs. owners" framing and what it means to control your AI destiny✅ Why Krikorian wants data "protected by architecture, not legal handshakes"✅ How Pinterest reportedly saved on the order of $10 million in a single quarter by switching from closed to open models✅ Why IT is becoming "the HR team for agents," and the read/write "dangerous triangle" of agentic permissions✅ The case for recording your prompts and running your own evaluations instead of trusting public benchmarks✅ Why roughly 70% of enterprise GPUs sit idle, and the missing "LAMP stack for AI" that could put them to work✅ How closed "validation machines" can quietly steer answers toward sponsored outcomes⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (estimated, verify before publishing)0:00 Renters vs. owners: who controls enterprise AI2:26 The risks of depending on closed model makers6:23 How lock-in happens and where open source fits9:53 Regression testing and building your own evals13:24 Pricing instability and the post-IPO cost question23:31 Governance: IT as HR for AI agents32:38 Can a small organization own its AI stack end-to-end?38:47 Validation machines, trust, and sponsored answers43:39 Keeping humans at the center, not in the loop47:23 Can open source beat big tech in AI?51:39 Inside Mozilla.ai: Otari, CQ, Octanus, Thunderbolt55:21 The "rebel alliance" strategy

About this episode:Maggie Fuhrmann shares her inspiring journey from battling mold-related health issues to founding a mold detection business using trained mold detection dogs. Discover how her personal experiences drive her passion to help others identify hidden mold in homes and improve health outcomes.Key Topics:- Maggie Fuhrmann's personal story with mold-related health issues- The process of training and using mold detection dogs- How to identify reliable mold inspection services- Common home areas prone to mold issues- The importance of validation and client support in mold inspectionChapters:00:00 Maggie's Journey into Mold Detection06:25 The Role of Mold Dogs in Detection14:16 Training and Bonding with Mold Dogs20:12 Choosing the Right Mold Inspector21:37 Navigating the Mold Inspection Landscape26:14 Understanding Mold Detection Techniques28:54 The Inspection Process: A Step-by-Step Guide36:34 Common Problem Areas in Homes44:01 Building a Reputation in Mold Inspection48:51 The Importance of Validation and SupportMaggie's Links:Website: https://www.molddogoklahoma.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/molddogok/Stephanie's links:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacockInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunityRetreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/

Author Rebecca Newberger Goldstein joins us to explore “the mattering instinct,” the deeply human need to feel significant, worthy, and justified in our own eyes. From “mattering projects” and morality to fame, incels, AI, and entropy, this conversation dives into the psychological and philosophical forces shaping how we search for meaning and purpose in our lives. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Rebecca Goldstein [7:12] What is the “Mattering Instinct”? [11:57] Why Mattering Creates Conflict [15:11] Depression, Despair, and Significance [26:42] The Four “Mattering” Types [32:34] Fame, Recognition, and Validation [41:38] Incels, Radicalization, and the Search for Meaning [46:19] Ethics, Entropy, and Human Flourishing [51:59] Desert Island Music [59:17] Grooving Session: Defining Mattering ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links About Rebecca The Mattering Instinct by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein  Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Support Behavioral Grooves Musical Links Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 Leonard Cohen - Dance Me to the End of Love

Hour 3 begins with the Marc Cox Shortlist and Marc's top stories of the day! Hans von Spakovsky, Advancing American Freedom Senior Legal Fellow, joins the show to discuss the LA Mayoral race, and what happened to cause Spencer Pratt to drop to third place. Tom Sullivan joins to discuss Proposition U in the Saint Louis area. We round out the third hour with 'Buck Stops Here.'

For many families, going home from the hospital feels like the finish line. But what happens when the emotional impact of a medical experience lingers long after discharge? On this episode of Inside the Children's Hospital, Katie Taylor sits down with Jen Aspengren, founder of Alongside Network, to discuss pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS), a common yet often overlooked experience that affects children, parents, siblings, and caregivers following serious medical events. Jen shares her family's journey after her infant son underwent life-saving airway surgery at just seven months old. While his physical recovery went well, the emotional effects lasted for years, leading Jen to discover a significant gap in support for families navigating life after hospitalization. Together, Katie and Jen explore: Jen's son's diagnosis of congenital subglottic stenosis and emergency airway surgery The unexpected emotional toll that followed after returning home What pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS) is and how it affects the entire family Common signs of traumatic stress in children, parents, and caregivers Why many families feel isolated after discharge despite receiving excellent medical care The importance of validation, community, and coping skills during recovery How small moments of connection from healthcare providers can build trust and resilience The impact of emotional support on long-term health outcomes and medical adherence How Alongside Network is helping families and healthcare providers better navigate medical trauma Jen also shares practical insights for healthcare professionals, highlighting how simple actions—such as a follow-up phone call or a few moments of acknowledgment—can make a lasting difference for families facing difficult diagnoses and hospitalizations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing doesn't end when a child leaves the hospital. Supporting the emotional well-being of children, parents, and caregivers is an essential part of recovery. About Our Guest Jen Aspengren Jen Aspengren is the founder of Alongside Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families and healthcare providers address pediatric medical traumatic stress. Prior to founding Alongside, Jen spent over 20 years working in systems-change initiatives and supporting social entrepreneurs around the world. Today, she combines her professional expertise with her lived experience as a healthcare parent to improve support systems for families navigating medical challenges. About Alongside Network Alongside Network works to ensure that families affected by pediatric illness, injury, and hospitalization have access to the emotional support they need during and after medical experiences. One of their core offerings is a free six-week virtual well-being program for parents and caregivers based on the evidence-based Take a Breath curriculum developed at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. The program focuses on: Validation of family experiences Building supportive community connections Developing coping and resilience skills Resources & Links Learn more about Alongside Network: https://www.alongsidenetwork.org Connect with us! Instagram: @childlifeoncall + @insidethechildrenshospital Subscribe: Never miss an episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Visit insidethechildrenshospital.com to search stories and episodes easily Leave a Review: It helps other families find us and access our resources   Medical information shared in this episode is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your care team for guidance specific to your child and family. Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress, Medical Trauma, Medical Parenting, Child Life Specialist, Family-Centered Care, Pediatric Mental Health, Caregiver Support, Pediatric Hospitalization, Trauma-Informed Care, Family Resilience

Today's guest is Karen Lane, MSN.Ed, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, clinical documentation integrity specialist III at an academic medical center in the Midwest. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/defeating-ai-driven-clinical-validation-denials) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, June 7, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Respond to the 2026 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 6! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey) Celebrate Revenue Integrity Week with ACDIS' sister association, NAHRI, this week! (https://bit.ly/49zndCU)   Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU) Read the draft ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice and submit your comments using the link on that page by June 12! (https://bit.ly/4en4de4)

Have you ever felt your heart break watching your daughter come home devastated by friendship drama—and wondered if helping might actually make things worse? In this episode of Power Your Parenting Moms with Teens, Colleen O'Grady sits down with friendship expert and author Shari Gazitt to unpack the emotional world of girl drama, exclusion, group chats, and friendship struggles. Together, they explore why moms often feel pulled into the pain of their daughters' social struggles and how our own teenage experiences can get triggered in the process. Shari shares practical wisdom for supporting girls without rescuing, fixing, or escalating the drama. Shari Gazitt is an international friendship expert, speaker, founder of Teen Wise, and author of Girl Drama Decoded: Empower Your Daughter Through the Ups and Downs of Girl Drama and Friendships. With a background in counseling psychology and over 30 years of experience, she has helped thousands of girls navigate friendship struggles, social anxiety, exclusion, and the emotional ups and downs of growing up. Through coaching, workshops, and her Mom Wise Collective, Shari equips both moms and daughters with tools to build resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships. In this conversation, Colleen and Shari discuss the biggest mistakes moms make when their daughters are hurting—such as becoming overly dramatic, dismissive, or intrusive. They talk about why moms must “stay above the drama” instead of jumping into the trenches with their daughters, how group chats intensify social pain, and why trying to control other girls, parents, or schools often backfires. The episode also dives into emotional resilience, cognitive distortions, boundary setting, role modeling healthy friendships, and the importance of helping girls believe they are strong enough to navigate difficult social situations. One of the most powerful themes throughout the episode is that moms don't need to fix every problem—they need to help strengthen their daughters. Three Takeaways 1. Your daughter needs calm support more than rescue. Validation and listening often help more than immediately fixing the problem. 2. Moms can accidentally intensify girl drama when their own emotions, fears, or past wounds get activated. 3. The goal is not to protect daughters from every hard friendship experience, but to help them build confidence, resilience, boundaries, and healthy relationship skills. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beteenwise/ Learn More at: https://www.teen-wise.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"When does Goliath become Goliath?" Pablo has an eloquent way of articulating Victor Wembanyama's emergence as a great player in the NBA, because, of course he does. Tony tries to take him down a peg, the same way Pablo does for Oz the Mentalist in his latest episode of PTFO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices