Podcasts about Validation

The desire to pursue a passion can be a powerful motivator for individuals, often driving them to learn and grow despite feelings of unqualification or inexperience. This theme is vividly illustrated in this podcast episode featuring tattoo artist Chris Crooks, who shares his journey into the world of tattooing with host Aaron Della Vedova. From a young age, Chris was immersed in tattoo culture, with both of his grandfathers and his father sporting tattoos. This early exposure ignited a desire within him to become a tattoo artist, even before he fully understood the craft. He reflects on how the "desire to do it was bigger than the capabilities," highlighting a common experience among many who pursue their passions. This intrinsic motivation propelled him to acquire the skills necessary for success in tattooing, despite his initial lack of experience. Aaron sits down with Chris at Gods of Ink in Frankfurt, Germany. Aaron reflects on the tattoo artist journey that is rarely straightforward and lacks a clear roadmap.  The conversation explores the intricacies of the tattooing process and the passion that fuels artists in this creative field. Tune in for insights into the art of tattooing and the stories behind the ink. Chat Breakdown: 00:00:00 - Overcoming Limitations
 00:02:00 - Family Influence: Tattoos in the Family 00:03:56 - Ignorance and Confidence
 00:04:56 - Imposter Syndrome: The Ongoing Struggle
 00:06:25 - The Role of Ignorance and Confidence in Success
 00:07:19 - Validation from Peers
 00:11:06 - The Value of Hard Work: Learning the Craft
 00:18:02 - Being Nice Pays Off
 00:19:05 - The Global Tattoo Scene: Breaking Stereotypes
 00:22:08 - The Digital Age: Accelerating the Craft
 00:26:11 - Gratefulness and Opportunity in Tattooing 00:30:19 - The Pyramid of Tattooing
 00:34:46 - The Pressure of Large Format Tattoos
 00:37:23 - The Shift to Japanese Style:  00:44:15 - Empathy and Self-Protection 00:49:15 Work-life Balance and Creativity 01:01:45 Cultural Appreciation Through Music 01:15:04 Tattooing as a Human Experience 01:19:10 Inspiration in Tattooing   Quotes: "The desire to do it is always stronger than the being able to do it."  "Ignorance and confidence of youth... you had nothing to lose." "We have to allow ourselves to make mistakes and we have to be OK with those mistakes and not just beat ourselves up to the point where we are stifled." "Just cover it with Vaseline. When your tattoo looks like shit, just at the end, just wad a lot of Vaseline so they can barely see what's going on." "Just being nice to people. And then just that little bit of drawing for them or whatever, just a tiny bit of extra, it just naturally is what I felt like I wanted to do." "If you wanna come in right now, you better end up being fucking really good at this." "I just, I'm always curious, like, where'd that little part of me go?"  "Don't ever betray yourself by being indecisive and waking up and find yourself in a position that, you know, if you had a clone, it would tell you don't do it?" "Tattooing is like this, this lifestyle, find a decision, make the decision, go all in." "The biggest stumbling blocks for white guys aspiring to do Japanese stuff is other white guys that have been doing it longer." "You have to engage with people... it's a new community and you have to treat people with the same respect you would in real life." "Something was ignited in me that I haven't felt in a long time, and I think I needed it." Stay Connected: Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Connect with Aaron:⁠   Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com Connect with Chris: IG: https://www.instagram.com/chriscrookstattoo      

Hello! On this week's Just Us - we're continuing a discussion we've been having over the last couple of weeks - wedding weight loss. We hear from two of our listeners who wanted to give their perspective on the conversation - we discuss wedding regrets, why it's okay to not feel positive all the time and our relationship with ‘vanity'. If you'd like to join in the conversation - you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com - we love you guys! We're heading to Edinburgh for our biggest live show ever. We'll be taking over the iconic Usher Hall for one night only on 3rd September. Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.Follow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldnShould I Delete That is produced by Faye LawrenceStudio Manager: Dex RoyVideo Editor: Celia GomezSocial Media Manager: Sarah EnglishMusic: Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you feeling stuck on your spiritual journey? In this episode I discuss The Dark Night of the Soul, an experience that can feel isolating and endless— I'm here to tell you that you're not alone.As I respond to a listener's emotional questions about burnout on the psychic path you can learn how psychic abilities can change form and how soul senses can evolve, why ClairCognizance is often misunderstood, and how spiritual communication can grow beyond our expectations.If you've ever wondered why your connection seems blocked or why growth feels so hard—this episode is for you. And yes, I realize the audio is gurgling in some spots, don't ask me why.

In this insightful episode, psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson tackles the sensitive issue of how parents can manage differences in values with their adult children -- especially when those differences lead to estrangement. Whether it's political disagreements, religious conflicts, or cultural clashes, Tina explores how it's not always the values themselves that cause tension, but the way those differences are handled. Tina draws on years of experience working with values differences, to provide actionable strategies for parents to overcome value conflicts, reduce emotional friction, and begin the journey of reconciliation. Through empathy, improved communication, and mutual respect, parents can create space for healing and rebuild relationships that may seem beyond repair. Key Takeaways: Why handling value differences with adult children can either create distance or bring you closer together The role of empathy and effective communication in reducing conflict and fostering reconnection How to navigate difficult topics like politics, religion, and lifestyle differences without furthering estrangement  Practical advice for parents on healing family relationships, even when values don't align For information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 198: Validation (Or Lack Thereof) Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 199. Validation: What, Why, How and When Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 200. Validation and You, The Estranged Parent Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 201. Validation FAQs Toastmasters International Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 190: You Can Do Hard Things

Friday Night Live 25 July 2025In this episode, I tackle the complex value dynamics between men and women in relationships, spurred by a tweet about a historical engagement ring. I argue for recognizing women's often-overlooked contributions like loyalty and support. Through personal anecdotes and caller engagement, we explore the impact of societal shifts on expectations and relationships, addressing issues such as the "me-first" mentality and the influence of welfare systems.We also discuss validation and compliments within gender interactions, considering cultural narratives that shape perceptions of worth. I conclude by encouraging listeners to foster mutual respect and understanding in their relationships for lasting happiness.FOLLOW ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxGET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

In this conversation, Dr. Lacy discusses the importance of self-belief, the role of astrology as a guiding tool, and the significance of the new moon in initiating personal growth. She emphasizes the need to trust oneself, overcome perfectionism, and embrace change, particularly during Leo season. The discussion also touches on the impact of relationships on personal development and the importance of community support. Lacy provides astrological insights for each zodiac sign, encouraging listeners to find their voice and authenticity while navigating their journeys.   Chapters 00:00 Believing in Yourself Despite Doubts 02:25 Understanding Astrology as a Guide 06:08 Navigating New Beginnings with the New Moon 09:13 The Importance of Rising Signs in Astrology 11:45 Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Growth 14:11 The Role of Validation in Personal Growth 16:55 Trusting Yourself in the Face of Uncertainty 19:18 The Power of Self-Expression During Leo Season 21:51 The Journey of the Dissertation Process 24:39 Embracing Change and New Opportunities 27:36 The Impact of Relationships on Personal Growth 29:56 Astrological Insights for Each Zodiac Sign 32:23 Aries 33:49 Taurus 36:23 Gemini 39:23 Cancer 41:30 Leo 44:26 Virgo 47:04 Libra 51:06 Scorpio 54:30 Sagittarius 57:44 Capricorn 1:00:00 Aquarius 1:06:00 Pisces   Dissertation Information Qual Scholars Community: https://qual-scholars.circle.so/ 10 Pages In 2 Days Writing Retreat: https://qualscholars.com/10pages/ The Finish Your Dissertation Institute: https://qualscholars.com/theinstitute/  Qual Scholars Website: https://qualscholars.com/  Qual Scholars' Instagram: https://instagram.com/qual_scholars/

First love can feel all-consuming—especially for teens navigating overwhelming emotions, identity, and digital pressure all at once.In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino sits down with acclaimed journalist, professor, and author Lisa A. Phillips, whose book "First Love: Guiding Teens Through Relationships and Heartbreak" explores the emotional rollercoaster of teen romance.The conversation unpacks the deep impact of first love and heartbreak on adolescent mental health—and how today's always-connected world is shaping those experiences in new, often challenging ways.What role should parents play?How do social media and smartphones complicate modern relationships?How can we help teens build resilience while respecting their growing independence?From the importance of consent and healthy communication to navigating online drama and emotional overwhelm, this episode offers practical, compassionate strategies for parents—and timely insights for anyone supporting a teen.Key Takeaways:First love is intense—and real. Fuelled by hormonal shifts, adolescent emotions are heightened, making early romantic experiences feel deeply powerful and, at times, overwhelming.Open communication is essential. Parents who foster a safe, non-judgmental space for honest conversations can help teens better navigate the highs and lows of young relationships.Validation builds trust. Dismissing teen relationships as “just a phase” can damage emotional connection. Acknowledging their feelings shows respect and reinforces emotional well-being.Social media reshapes relationships. From texting to TikTok, digital platforms influence how teens express love, face rejection, and seek validation—often intensifying emotional challenges.Companies mentioned in this episode: New York Times Cosmopolitan Psychology Today State University New York Making Caring Common This podcast is for parents, guardians, teachers and caregivers to learn proven strategies and trusted tips on raising kids, teens and young adults based on science, evidenced and lived experience.You'll learn the latest on topics like managing bullying, consent, fostering healthy relationships, and the interconnectedness of mental, emotional and physical health.Links referenced in this episode:whereparentstalk.com

En este episodio nos adentramos en una dimensión tan esencial como olvidada de la recuperación neurológica: la sensibilidad. Exploramos con profundidad la neurofisiología de los sistemas sensoriales, los tipos de sensibilidad, las vías implicadas y los déficits somatosensoriales que pueden aparecer tras un ictus. Hablamos de evaluación clínica y neurofisiológica, de escalas, de estereognosia, de patrones exploratorios, y de la implicación cortical tras una lesión. Abordamos también las principales intervenciones terapéuticas, desde la estimulación eléctrica sensitiva (SAES) hasta el entrenamiento activo sensitivo, repasando la evidencia más actual y las claves para una rehabilitación sensitiva eficaz. Referencias del episodio: 1. Bastos, V. S., Faria, C. D. C. M., Faria-Fortini, I., & Scianni, A. A. (2025). Prevalence of sensory impairments and its contribution to functional disability in individuals with acute stroke: A cross-sectional study. 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We're honored to welcome back Dr. Claire Wilcox, a trailblazer in the field of food addiction. Claire is an addiction psychiatrist, former internist, and associate professor of translational neuroscience at the Mind Research Network. She's worked in everything from eating disorder treatment centers to general psychiatry and is on the frontlines of research, clinical care, and advocacy. Her academic textbook Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating has helped shape the professional dialogue—but today, we're talking about her newest book, Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar, Ultra-Processed Diet—a compassionate, research-informed, and accessible guide for individuals navigating food addiction. And here's the wild part: this book was directly inspired by the Food Junkies Podcast.

What does it really mean to be “the man”? In many Latino communities—and beyond—men are taught that having lots of sexual partners is proof of status, strength, and masculinity. In this special episode, Dramos unpacks that toxic message, sharing personal stories about chasing validation, peer pressure, and the role of machismo culture in shaping harmful expectations. He explores why this obsession with “numbers” can lead to dishonesty, emptiness, and broken trust, and why true masculinity means respect, empathy, and protecting the people you’re intimate with—including their sexual health. Dramos also gets real about what he’s learned from his own past, and why having tough, honest conversations is the foundation of healthy relationships and healthy sexuality. This episode is brought to you by Healthysexual from Gilead Sciences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ being canceled by CBS, and a recent podcast he hosted with psychologist and professor Caroline Fleck about her book, ‘Validation: How the Skill […]

In this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, our host Collin Stewart, sat down with Chris Brunner to unpack what it really took to build Authvia in a complex industry. The slow work of building relationships, the discipline of not solving the wrong problems, and why product-market fit isn't a milestone. It's a moving target. For founders navigating distribution, defensibility, or channel strategy, this one's full of quiet, hard-earned lessons. Highlights include: The Journey of Validation and Market Research (03:32), Product Development and Initial Launch (11:28), Navigating Early Challenges in Customer Acquisition (12:53), Establishing Defensibility in a Competitive Market (15:04), Defining Product-Market Fit in a Complex Landscape (15:18), And more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights in Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ being canceled by CBS, and a recent podcast he hosted with psychologist and professor Caroline Fleck about her book, ‘Validation: How the Skill […]

Let's be honest...we all love a little validation. The raise. The “you're killing it” text. The fire emoji on your story.

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ being canceled by CBS, and a recent podcast he hosted with psychologist and professor Caroline Fleck about her book, ‘Validation: How the Skill […]

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Multisite Validation of a Strategy to Identify Very Low Risk Emergency Department Patients Without Troponin.

In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Caroline Fleck about the essential role of validation in parenting and emotional connection. They discuss what validation really means—acknowledging children's feelings without needing to fix everything—and how setting emotional boundaries helps parents support their kids without absorbing their stress. The conversation highlights the difference between validating emotions and solving problems, the importance of modeling self-validation, and how these practices build trust, resilience, and stronger parent-child relationships. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training. Find more podcasts, Hunter's books, blog posts, free resources, and more at ⁠⁠⁠MindfulMamaMentor.com⁠⁠⁠. Discover your Unique-To-You Podcast Playlist at ⁠⁠⁠mindfulmamamentor.com/quiz/⁠⁠⁠ We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠/mindfulmamamentor.com/mindful-mama-podcast-sponsors/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly has a fascinating conversation with psychologist and professor Caroline Fleck to discuss her new book “Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life.”  “Fear is a liar.”  “You don't encourage good behavior by convincing someone they're bad.”  “Taking about shame takes courage.” 

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about what it really means to lead with confidence, especially when you feel like you don't belong. Are you constantly trying to prove yourself at work—working harder, saying all the right things, hoping others will finally see your value? My guest this week is Chris Marr, executive coach and author of Become an Authoritative Coach. In this inspiring conversation, Chris shares how his journey from people-pleasing and self-doubt to grounded self-respect transformed the way he shows up as a leader.We explore how the need to be liked quietly undermines our authority, why true confidence is an inside job and how embracing your unique perspective can be your greatest leadership asset. Chris also shares practical strategies to show up with intentionality in high-stakes moments, how to stop over-performing to prove yourself and why setting clear rules of engagement helps build stronger, more honest relationships—at work and beyond.About My GuestChris Marr is the founder of The Authoritative Coach and the author of Become an Authoritative Coach: Stop People-Pleasing, Challenge Your Clients, and Be Indispensable.Chris has over 15 years of experience working with client-facing professionals and has helped individuals and teams across the globe—from small businesses to nine-figure enterprises—build stronger client relationships, navigate difficult conversations, and position themselves as indispensable experts.What's really fascinating about Chris is his obsession with client communication. He's made it his mission to help professionals overcome people-pleasing habits, troubleshoot high-stakes client situations, and gain the confidence they need to truly thrive in their roles.Chris's work doesn't stop there—he's also the creator of the People Pleaser's Path to Authority assessment, a tool that helps professionals identify and overcome habits that hold them back from doing their best work.~Connect with Chris:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthoritativecoach/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

This is a must-listen episode for any founders, especially those using “AI Agentic Coding” or “Vibe Coding” to quickly build concepts and now need to think about finding product-market fit. Even if you're an experienced PM, you're bound to expand your aperture and understanding of the “path to PMF” with this episode.In this episode, we sit down with Rob Snyder, a two-time founder and current fellow at Harvard Innovation Lab, to discuss his unique approach to finding product-market fit. Rob shares his journey from McKinsey and Harvard Business School to the realities of startup life, emphasizing the challenges and lessons learned in the 'pain cave.' We delve into the importance of understanding true customer demand, avoiding common discovery pitfalls, and the real meaning of pivoting. Rob also offers insights into his bootcamp and one-on-one coaching for early-stage founders, illustrating how to extract actionable insights from sales calls and get on the same side of the table with potential customers. This conversation is a must-watch for product managers and founders navigating the complexities of the zero-to-one phase of product development. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:39 Rob Snyder's Background and Journey04:54 The Importance of Product Market Fit08:42 Understanding Customer Demand14:55 Discovery and Validation in Startups19:48 Navigating Pivots and Iterations23:32 Introduction to Founder Sales25:02 Challenges Founders Face with Sales26:45 Effective Sales Strategies28:31 Bootcamp for Founders31:38 Coaching and Real-World Examples35:48 The Role of AI in Sales Discovery38:00 Finding Product-Market Fit44:27 Working with Rob and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Jeff Benjamin, Global CCO of Tombras, shares how AI helps him get unstuck, build confidence, and push bold ideas forward—even when self-doubt creeps in. From romcom scripts to Arby's pitches, he shows how AI acts as a sparring partner: sharpening thinking, stress-testing ideas, and keeping momentum alive.We get into what separates distinct from generic, why affirmation can be a trap, and how the urge to share is still at the heart of creativity. If you're chasing big ideas—or just trying to beat the blank page—this one hits home.Key Takeaways:Affirmation builds momentum—but can also blind you — One of AI's biggest features is how confidently it backs you up. That “glazing” energy feels great—but if you don't challenge it, you risk falling in love with something average. Confidence needs a counterbalance: taste.The best prompt is a person—not a question — Jeff gets better output by asking AI to role-play voices he respects—like Don Draper or a cold war-era Olympic judge. The magic isn't in better instructions. It's in asking from a more interesting perspective.Your idea is ready when it bubbles over — Jeff doesn't go to his team with half-baked concepts. He waits until the idea is bubbling—when he can't not share it. That moment is emotional, not procedural. AI helps him reach it faster—but the instinct to share is still deeply human.Big ideas have width—AI helps him see the shape — For Jeff, a great idea isn't a line—it's a landscape. If it's a real “big idea,” it spawns more ideas: social angles, activations, scripts. AI helps him test whether a concept has legs—or if it's just a clever line with no room to run.Jeff's LinkedIn: Jeff Benjamin | LinkedInTombras: Tombras | Full-Service Independent Advertising Agency00:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Business00:37 Meet Jeff Benjamin: Creative Leader at Tombras00:56 The Role of AI in Creative Processes02:24 Using AI as a Sparring Partner04:34 Practical Examples of AI in Action09:31 The Impact of AI on Team Dynamics11:37 Balancing AI and Human Creativity14:13 The Future of AI in Creative Industries21:06 Exploring Human Skills for AI Mastery22:09 The Art of Asking Better Questions22:40 AI as a Creative Partner24:41 The Excitement of Sharing Ideas30:09 Generational Differences in AI Interaction32:35 The Risk of AI Dehumanization38:19 Concluding Thoughts

As you may have heard on previous episodes here, I've grown a distaste for the concept of validation. It seems everyone wants to talk about their feelings and perspectives and then claim their right to be validated, even if their feelings and perspectives are incredibly misguided and harming themselves and others. I began putting my focus on self-validation and fulfilling the need internally instead of looking to others. It turns out, I wasn't totally off base, but I was missing out on an opportunity to connect with people. I found out by having a deep conversation with Dr. Caroline Fleck, which you are about to hear. Caroline is a licensed psychologist and a world-renowned expert on the topic of validation, and her new book Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life has already been translated in nine different languages. Caroline has an M.A. and PhD from the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University and has become a highly respected voice in psychology which finds her featured in national media outlets, such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, and The Huffington Post. When I got the request to have her on the show, I replied back to her personally, sharing my reservations, and asked if she was game to discuss my skepticism on validation. She was, and I got great value and insight into what validation is and is not, and how I can better use it to authentically connect with people, even if I do not at all align or support their perspective. I believe you'll find great value here. drcarolinefleck.com Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Validation of AHA PREVENT in healthcare populations| JACC Deep Dive In this JACC Deep Dive, JACC Editor in Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, explores a study led by Dr. Pradeep Natarajan that evaluates how well the new AHA PREVENT risk equations predict cardiovascular events across four major U.S. health systems. The study found wide variation in performance—PREVENT was well-calibrated at Penn Medicine but significantly underestimated risk at Mass General Brigham and Vanderbilt, particularly among women and minority groups. Reviewers praised the importance and rigor of the work but raised key questions about model calibration, fairness in outcome comparisons, and whether truly "plug-and-play" risk tools are realistic across diverse healthcare environments.

Subscriber-Only: Today's episode is available only to subscribers. If you are a Point-Free subscriber you can access your private podcast feed by visiting https://www.pointfree.co/account. --- We add a new tag editing feature to our rewrite of Apple's Reminders app to show how we can use database triggers to validate them, and prevent invalid state from ever entering our user's data.

Shane challenges the common assumption that all teachers must be primarily motivated by their love of children. Drawing from research and personal reflection at the Festival of Education, he explores the diverse motivations that actually drive educators - from technical craft enthusiasts to social justice warriors to stability seekers. Using the 2007 Watt and Richardson "FIT-Choice Scale" study, Shane identifies six different types of motivated teachers and explains why understanding these differences is crucial for effective school leadership. The episode explores how different teacher motivations impact recruitment, retention, and strategic staff deployment. Shane argues that recognising this diversity allows leaders to better support their teams, align opportunities with individual motivations, and move beyond the simplistic myth that good teachers are only driven by love of children. The discussion includes practical implications for how schools can leverage the natural diversity of motivations within their teams to create more effective and sustainable change. Action ChallengeHave a conversation with one teacher this week. Ask them what really motivates them - not what should motivate them, but what actually does. Listen carefully and consider how you might align future opportunities with their genuine motivations.Books Mentioned"Putting Staff First: A Blueprint for Revitalising Our Schools" by John Tomsett and Jonny Uttley"Change Starts Here: What if Everything Your School Needed Was Right in Front of You?" by Shane Leaning and Efraim Lerner Study: Watt, H. M. G., & Richardson, P. W. (2007). Motivational Factors Influencing Teaching as a Career Choice: Development and Validation of the FIT-Choice Scale. The Journal of Experimental Education, 75(3), 167-202. Episode PartnerThe International Curriculum Association: Learn moreJoin Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensiveShane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Pediatric and Developmental Pathology, our hosts Drs. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) and Dr. Jason Wang speak with Dr. Haiying Chen, Pediatric Pathologist at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Dr. Gino Sommers, Chief of Pediatric Pathology at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and Professor and Vice Chair of Pathology at The University of Toronto, Dr. Dina El Demellawy, Pediatric Pathologist at The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and Professor of Pathology at The University of Ottawa, about their article in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology: Validation of A Nationwide Digital Pediatric Pathology Consultation Network. Hear about how they solved the challenges of developing a multi-institutional digital pathology consultation network, and the future of digital pathology in Canada.   Featured public domain music: Summer Pride by Loyalty Freak

Marc Maron can project cynical misanthrope, but those who have spent countless hours listening to him know that his secret weapon is his vulnerability. He tells Rachel why he's ending his podcast "WTF" despite its enduring popularity and why he's as committed as ever to his work as a standup. His latest special, "Panicked," is out next month. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week on the Predictable Revenue podcast, Collin Stewart sat down with Dan Sahar, co-founder of Guidde, to unpack the messy path to product-market fit. This isn't a highlight reel, it's a real-world breakdown of what actually worked: from narrowing focus and charging early, to finding pull from unexpected places and riding the AI wave at just the right moment. Here's what early-stage founders can take from Guidde's journey and apply to their own. Highlights include: Identifying the Problem and Validation (00:42), Finding Product-Market Fit (10:20), The Importance of Product Launches (12:38), Harnessing Virality and Word of Mouth (17:47), and more. Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights in Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

What if the secret to better relationships isn't fixing problems but simply making people feel understood? Clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck reveals why validation—not agreement—transforms how we connect with others. In her groundbreaking book Validation, Caroline shares the science behind why feeling seen matters more than being right. Discover the eight-step validation ladder, learn why accepting emotions leads to real change, and find out how this revolutionary approach can improve your parenting, leadership, and relationships. Plus, hear Caroline's honest confession about missing a literal tick on her daughter's back and what it taught her about judgment versus understanding.---Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopologyListen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Thank you for your support; it helps the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you stuck in a loop of emotional sabotage, and finding ways to benefit from it? In this episode of Brokers of Secrets, William Lam offers insight into how secondary gains create persistent mental loops that keep you stuck. These internal maps (formed in childhood and reinforced by experience) trade success for safety, love, or attention. You'll learn how to identify these patterns, question their purpose, and use quantum thinking to rewrite your subconscious for true abundance. Plus, discover William's simple daily practices to start reprogramming your emotional operating system now.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(03:51) Symptoms vs. Root Causes(07:41) Secondary Gain as Loop Fuel(10:00) Business Sabotage for Validation(12:55) Asking the Right Questions: What Do I Gain?(14:46) Nightly Reprogramming and Abundance Thinking(17:54) People Pleasing, Guilt, and Unconscious PayoffsLearn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://upgrd.comFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theupgrd

Patty Webster is no stranger to caregiving—she helped care for her mom at the end of her life and now supports her sister, who's the primary caregiver for their dad. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Patty shares how her personal experience fuels her passion for The Conversation Project, a movement helping families talk openly about end-of-life wishes. We chat about why these conversations matter, how to start them, and how they can bring families closer. It's real, relatable, and something every caregiver should hear. We also talk about how to not be a ‘swooper' as a remote support caregiver, why it's important to infuse fun in caregiving visits, and why grace is essential for all members of the care team. Show notes with product and resource links: https://bit.ly/HHCPod209 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

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We’ve all been there -- refreshing the post, saying yes when we mean no, chasing gold stars just to feel okay. In this episode, I break down how I uncoupled my self-worth from achievement after winning Paralympic gold…and still feeling empty. If you’ve ever tied your value to success, productivity, or praise, this is for you. We’ll unpack 5 steps to stop chasing external validation, and start building real, lasting self-trust. For anyone learning to say: “I’m enough, even when no one’s clapping.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Validation might be the most powerful leadership tool you're not using. This often-overlooked skill—distinct from praise, problem-solving, or agreement—has the remarkable ability to transform your dental practice from the inside out.When team members bring concerns or patients express frustration, our instinct as dentists and practice owners is to jump straight to solutions. But this approach misses a crucial step that neuroscience shows is essential for creating real change. Validation—the simple act of acknowledging someone's feelings by showing you understand their perspective—activates reward centers in the brain, creating psychological safety and opening people to feedback. at dentalpracticeheroes.com and transform your practice into one where systems actually get implemented, team members stay longer, and you can practice fewer days while making more. The most successful dental practices aren't built on clinical excellence alone—they're built on leadership that makes people feel seen, heard, and valued.Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel))Sign up for the life changing Hero Collective 12 month program 2025 starting in September. Go Here The 2025-2026 DPH Mastermind is now taking applications! Make this the year you decided to create the practice you've always dreamed about!Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Dan & Anthony tackle personal health updates, fitness journeys, and the challenges of navigating life as blind individuals. They share experiences with thunderstorms, discuss the importance of validation in sports, and delve into the complexities of corruption and whistleblowing, particularly in the context of the CIA. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on personal interests and how it reflects individual lives. In this conversation, Anthony Ferraro and Dan explore various themes including the impact of social media on memory, personal experiences with vision and migraines, the importance of writing and reflection, the implications of AI on society and entertainment, and the future of these technologies. They share personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the need for awareness and adaptation in a rapidly changing world.~~~Call or Text the Podcast Hotline at +1-908-349-1480Or you can Email us to send in those questions to podcast@fourbadeyes.com More about Four Bad Eyes Podcast ► ⁠https://www.fourbadeyes.com⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fourbadeyes⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fourbadeyes⁠  ~~~More about Anthony Ferraro ► ⁠https://www.asfvision.com⁠ Anthony on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/asfvision⁠ More about Dan Mancina ► ⁠https://www.keeppushinginc.com⁠ Dan on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danthemancina/⁠  ~~~Chapters00:00 Navigating Sleep Patterns and Health03:08 Weather Experiences and Thunderstorms07:50 Fitness Journey and Workout Challenges14:24 The Struggles of Fitness and Recovery17:21 The Journey of Judo and Overcoming Fear21:19 Validation and the Pressure of Performance28:10 Life Beyond Sports: Perspective and Priorities35:41 Corruption and Whistleblowing: A Deeper Look37:42 Navigating Social Media and Memory40:24 Vision, Memory, and Perception45:15 The Importance of Writing and Reflection51:51 Mental Health and Authentic Conversations53:33 Food Preferences and Eating Habits59:45 Culinary Adventures and Food Preferences01:01:24 Travel Plans and Upcoming Events01:03:05 Innovations in Assistive Technology01:04:53 AI and Its Ethical Implications01:08:57 The Future of AI and Media01:14:46 outro_template_2025.mp4~~~Podcast Intro & Outro done by  @BlindSurfer  Pete Gustin find out more at ► ⁠https://www.petegustin.com

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Have you ever had one of those mornings where you're prepping for an important work meeting, juggling a million to-dos and chores, and trying to get the kids out the door with lunches packed and shoes on the right feet? Yeah… same. Life can feel like one big game of Whac-a-Mole leaving us silently begging for a solid work-life balance and direction on how to steer clear of the parental burnout that's staring us right in the face. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sarah Armstrong — author of The Art of the Juggling Act — to talk about what's really going on with parental burnout, and how you can create realistic, sustainable strategies to manage it all without losing your mind, your health, or your joy. We're diving deep into personal stories, hard-won wisdom, and super-practical ideas to help you break the cycle of exhaustion and start thriving — not just surviving. So grab that cup of lukewarm coffee you forgot you made, and let's dig in. Timestamps: 00:00 – Understanding Parental Burnout 01:13 – Introducing Sarah Armstrong and Her Mission 02:01 – Personal Struggles and Validation 02:54 – The Juggling Act of Parenting and Career 11:21 – Setting Boundaries and Protecting Time 22:43 – The Importance of Self-Care and Recharging 27:29 – Exploring the Meta Message 27:52 – Balancing Ambition and Ability 28:35 – Personal Choices and Career Decisions 31:57 – Volunteering and School Involvement 37:32 – Defining Real Mom 48:36 – The Importance of Coaching If you're nodding your head, wiping a tear, or mentally reviewing your massive to-do list right now—here's what I want you to know: You don't have to figure this all out on your own. My Clarity and Confidence Coaching is designed to help amazing humans like you create sustainable change. If you're feeling burned out, exhausted, and stretched to your limit, this is your sign to get support. Our next cohort is starting very soon and space is limited. You'll work with a therapist trained in evidence-based coaching psychology who gets the struggle of where you are and who can help you make real changes that stick.

In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Mike Guillory talks with Dez, the Chief Content Creator for Nice Kicks. They discuss Dez's journey into sneaker culture, his role at Nice Kicks, and the evolution of sneaker media. The conversation touches on the impact of the pandemic on sneaker trends, the importance of social media, and the Nice Kicks Awards, which aim to recognize the contributions of various voices in the sneaker community. Dez shares insights on the challenges of content creation and the future of sneaker culture, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and thoughtful engagement.Connect with Dez: https://www.instagram.com/dezdontcare/?hl=enChapters00:00 Introduction to Sneaker Culture and Personal Favorites03:57 Dez's Journey into Sneakers and Content Creation08:17 The Impact of the Pandemic on Sneaker Culture12:18 Navigating Social Media and Sneaker Trends16:43 The Dynamics of Content Creation at Nice Kicks20:24 The Race to Break News in Sneaker Culture25:35 Navigating Social Media Algorithms29:56 The Evolution of Sneaker Media35:48 The Changing Landscape of Sneaker Culture40:48 Marketing to the Modern Consumer43:09 Innovative Approaches to Sneaker Awards44:46 Engaging the Community in Sneaker Culture45:16 Redefining Sneaker Awards47:18 Recognition and Validation in Sneaker Design48:46 Creating Fairness in Sneaker Awards50:11 Highlighting Independent Brands51:07 Challenges in Recognizing Emerging Brands53:58 The Subjectivity of Sneaker Rankings58:48 Future Plans and New InitiativesSUPPORT THE SHOW:Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallEarly Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistoryJoin our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaIf you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: podcast@sneakerhistory.comCHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators & Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryHosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGET IN TOUCH:Robbie - robbie@sneakerhistory.comMike - mike@sneakerhistory.comRohit - rohit@sneakerhistory.comNick - nick@sneakerhistory.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

It can be easy, and even feel intuitive, to get in the middle of other people's business. And it's even easier when they invite us in, asking for verification that what they are thinking is true and what they are feeling is valid. When we feel we're being pulled into someone else's relationship, it's important that we learn to stay out and let the be responsible for their own relationship. In this podcast, we talk about why that's important and how to do it better. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #272 Stay in Your Own Lane #289 Why Our Relationships Need Validation #314 When Setting Boundaries is Hard #344 Are You a Safe Place for Vulnerability? #349 It's Okay If People Don't Like You #357 How to be More Understanding Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

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Unlock the Power of Self-Validation    Inspired by a recent therapy session, in this solo episode of 'Don't Cut Your Own Bangs,' Danielle Ireland explores the practice of self-validation. She shares insights on how to validate your own experiences, calm your nervous system, and push back against self-doubt. The episode includes practical examples, journaling tips, and real-life applications, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to strengthen their self-awareness and emotional well-being.   RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE TO “DON'T CUT YOUR OWN BANGS”  Like your favorite recipe or song, the best things in life are shared. When you rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, your engagement helps me connect  with other listeners just like you. Plus, subscriptions just make life easier for everybody. It's one less thing for you to think about and you can easily keep up to date on everything that's new. So, please rate, review, and subscribe today.  DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW I greatly appreciate your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Connect with Danielle: Watch the show on YouTube Instagram The Treasured Journal Wrestling a Walrus   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:12 Understanding Self-Validation 01:00 Practical Examples of Validation 02:12 Benefits of Validation 03:11 Self-Validation Techniques 05:39 Journaling for Self-Discovery 06:49 Client Story and Real-Life Application 07:57 Navigating Uncertainty with Self-Validation 10:22 The Power of Truth in Self-Validation 15:41 Children's Book and Emotional Education 16:56 Conclusion and Listener Engagement   Self Validation Solocast [00:00:00] Danielle: Hello. Hello. This is Danielle Ireland and you are listening to Don't Cut Your Own Bangs. And today I'm coming at you [00:00:07] Hello. Hello, this is Danielle Ireland and you are listening to Don't Cut Your Own Bangs. And today I'm coming at you with a tasty little treat, a little snack of a solo cast, we're gonna talk about validating the self, how this is a practice that you can do on your own, in your mind, in a journal. You can take this anywhere with you, and it is a fabulous tool to regulate the nervous system. [00:00:32] To calm down the chatter of self-doubt, those that overwhelming spiraling self-talk that we can get lost in. And I'm gonna talk about what validation is and what it's not, and how you can actually practice this in your own life. It came out of a really powerful therapy session that I gave this week, and almost as soon as I signed off of that call, my first thought was, oh dang, I need to share this. [00:00:56] So here we are validating the self. Simply put it is naming your experience. If we were thinking about it in terms of relationships, if it was me communicating with somebody else, validation is that I can hold space. I can see the reality and the truth of your experience, and I can honor that as true for you. [00:01:22] So for example, if. With my four, my 4-year-old daughter, for example, I can see for her experience, you really want a Popsicle. You really want a Popsicle right now, and I'm telling you it's time to go down for a nap. You're really upset that I told you you're not gonna get a Popsicle, and I can see how hard that is for you. [00:01:43] I'm validating that you are having an emotional experience that is different from me. In this moment, even though we're having, we're in the same room, right? We're breathing the same air, but you're having a very different experience than me, and I can see that is true and that is real for you. That is just a silly, small example. [00:02:05] Although it's based on very real, very real experiences. But that is how we can offer validation for somebody else. The benefit of doing that for someone else is it lets them know that they're not crazy. It's not just in their head. It's all of the invalidating language that I'm sure we are all very familiar with. [00:02:26] Like you're being dramatic. You're being over the top. Calm down. It's not that big a deal. You just need to get over it. You're not being logical, too emotional. Those are all ways that we can be invalidated, that we have been invalidated, and that we can invalidate somebody else. So to repeat what validation is, is I can see the truth of your experiences based on the circumstances that are before you. [00:02:55] You, there's something you really want. There's something that you didn't get your experiences, you're disappointed and upset. You're telling me you don't wanna go to bed, and I can see that is true for you, and I can hold space for myself for having a different experience. So now we're talking about validating the self, and I'll talk about how you can also do that outside of an interaction with somebody. [00:03:18] In my experience, my daughter's upset. She's screaming about a Popsicle. She's telling me she doesn't wanna go down for a nap. She's telling me she's not tired. And then here's my experience. Here's what I know. What I know is it's 1230 I. You normally go down for a nap at 12, you're already getting tired. [00:03:36] I've seen you rubbing your eyes. I've been down this road with you many times before. I know it's hard for you to stop having fun when you wanna keep having fun, and I also know I'll pay for it later. If I don't get you down for a nap. There's likely gonna be a meltdown later. So my experience is I'm witnessing the emotional eruption and upheaval. [00:04:00] Of having to tell you, no, you can't have a Popsicle, and yes, you are going down for a nap. That's stressful for me. This isn't what I want either. What I want is to just give you what you want so that I can go chill and read my book [00:04:14] I don't wanna deal with a tantrum. This is hard for me to, I know that it's the right thing to do, so I'm going to do it anyway. And I also know that you are for. And your brain is only developed four years, and your job is to want what you want. And my job is to do the best I can to take care of your beautiful brain and body. [00:04:35] So I can honor that. That is my experience, and I'm not making her responsible for my experience because she's entitled to have her own. And it's very different than mine, even though we're breathing the same air, we're in the same space. I can regulate myself and I can regulate my own nervous system. [00:04:53] By honoring, you're doing what you know is right, you're doing the best you can in this moment. You're frustrated too. You're disappointed too. You don't like dealing with this either. You wish this were easier, all of those things that are true. And each time I allow myself to acknowledge the truth of my experience to myself, even if it's just in my own mind. [00:05:19] I can feel what I actually physiologically experience, I physically experience like tingles in my legs. That must be a way that my nervous system is letting me know that it's calming down, but I breathe and I'm speaking the truth for myself to myself. That always puts me in a clearer frame of mind. [00:05:39] If you've ever wanted to start a journaling practice but didn't know where to start, or if you've been journaling off and on your whole life, but you're like, I wanna take this work deeper, I've got you covered. I've written a journal called Treasured, a Journal for unearthing you. It's broken down into seven key areas of your life, filled with stories, sentence stems, prompts, questions, and exercises. [00:05:58] All rooted in the work that I do with actual clients in my therapy sessions. I have given these examples to clients in sessions as homework, and they come back with insights that allow us to do such incredible work. This is something you can do in the privacy of your own home, whether you're in therapy or not. [00:06:17] It has context, it has guides. And hopefully some safety bumpers to help digging a little deeper feel possible, accessible and safe. You don't have to do this alone. And there's also a guided treasured meditation series that accompanies each section in the journal to help ease you into the processing state. [00:06:36] My hope is to help guide you into feeling more secure with the most important relationship in your life, the one between you and you. Hop on over to the show notes and grab your copy today. And now back to the episode. [00:06:49] Danielle: so in this session with a client where this concept came out, this was one of those moments where. My client, had just made a really, really hard decision about her life and her family, and she was in that really tender early stage of making a new decision where there's a fork in the road and you're starting down this new path based on the new choice that you've just made. [00:07:18] You're not so far down the road. It's like you're almost walking parallel paths before they really start to split off into a v and I'm making these new steps forward, but it's hard and it's scary and it's new. [00:07:33] This is definitely unknown. And then I can still see the well worn path next to me that I. Could have been on if I had just stayed the same. And it's in that space where validating the self can be. If you find yourself in a similar couple steps past a fork in the road moment, this too may be really impactful for you. [00:07:57] And it's not about knowing. The outcome of your choice, because that is impossible. It's so easy to just try to get our hooks into something that feels safe and sturdy and stable. But all you know, I'm here. I've made this decision. This is hard. This is scary, this is new. [00:08:22] And even though you're not making a false promise to yourself, and you may actually be admitting something that's hard, like this is really challenging, I feel really uncertain. I don't know what tomorrow's gonna bring. I feel lost those statements. It's not false hope, and it's not toxic positivity. [00:08:42] You're not trying to spin the truth into something palatable. You're letting the truth exist, and you're also making the statement with a period at the end of the sentence, I feel lost. I don't know what to do tomorrow. I'm here. I've done it. I'm scared. It's a statement and then it, there's a period at the end of that sentence. [00:09:07] Each time you do your own version of that, which is self validation, your nervous system calms down. There is this activation that can happen with anxiety and self-doubt, especially when we feel lost. Our mind is looking for certainty, and so it'll start asking us questions and in particular questions like, why? [00:09:35] Why did this happen to me? Why are they doing this? Why aren't they calling me back? Why aren't they texting me? And the problem with those types of questions phrased in that particular way, you're asking yourself questions that you can't know the answer to. That will activate more anxiety because more questions you can't know the answer to will lead to more questions you can't know the answer to, and you will start to experience that as dread and doom and or you will also very likely, and this is referencing Brene Brown, here, you will insert your worst fear with your uncertainty, like your uncertainty gaps of knowledge and understanding. [00:10:13] I'm just gonna insert the worst fears I have about myself or the worst possible outcome I can think of. This does not help your nervous system. This does not help you feel safe. Validating the self. It's not false hope, it's not toxic positivity. It is to the simplest, most base way you can say it. [00:10:31] What is the truest thing? The truest thing about what you're experiencing in this moment and let it exist. Take a breath. [00:10:40] Say the thing, and it might be a hard thing. It also might be a simple thing. It might be, I don't know, but even saying you don't know is radically different for your brain and body in terms of being able to regulate and deescalate. Saying you don't know is different than asking a question you cannot answer and. [00:11:04] Sometimes, I don't know, is the truest thing you can access, but I can guarantee you, even though I probably shouldn't be making a guarantee, I can guarantee you, you say you don't know and you take a beat. You follow up with, well, what do I know? You will have an answer. I promise you will have an answer. [00:11:25] What I know is I can't go back. What I know is I made the best possible decision I could in the moment. What I know is I'm here. What I know is I'm breathing. I'm sitting in a chair. What I know is I can feel my blanket on my lap whatever it is. If you sit with the unknown and you let it exist for just a couple of breaths, something will reveal itself to you, and this is why self validation can be so powerful. [00:12:00] Your body responds to truth. So just a little information about lie detector tests. They don't detect lies. There's actually no way to measure physiologically a lie. What lie detectors measure is your body's stress response. Most of us, not all, some people can hijack the system, especially if people have low empathy. [00:12:22] That are affected by lies or it's not practiced out of them. But I would say for the majority of us, when we speak something that isn't true in our mind or allowed, our heart rate will raise, perspiration will increase, and your body will have a reaction to stress. So when you speak the truth, whatever that truth may be, there is a reason why. [00:12:50] When I am in a session with somebody and either it comes out of my mouth or it's their own knowing in the moment when the truth is known, it stabilizes you. And sometimes it is a really hard hard truth, but the truth, no matter how hard it's the right kind of hard and arguably more. Certain and more safe than any well told pretty half truth. [00:13:24] And if anybody who has either been in therapy or had, you know what Oprah calls an aha moment, it's like you go, oh, that's what it is. That's the thing I haven't let myself see for so long. That's the thing I've been afraid to admit or say for years, and now it's here. And there's often work to do after, but what we're talking about is in that moment when the truth is spoken, your body relaxes. [00:13:56] The shoulders come down the jaw on clinches, the pressure in the chest releases the legs. For me, tingle a little. The truth is settling and calming to the nervous system. And what validation is not is feeling somebody else's feelings, knowing somebody's experience For them, it is acknowledging that there can be more than one truth that exists in any given moment, and yours matters as much as anybody else's, but validating the self. [00:14:33] We're really just talking about you. There is a truth to your experience that only you know, and when you admit that truth to yourself, it will set you free. What I encourage you to do, grab a journal, a blank piece of paper, or take a voice memo app on your phone and go for a walk if there is something that you're wrestling with a conversation you keep having with somebody in your mind, or a memory that your mind keeps going back to, there's almost always a thought that catches up to us when we're in those calm, relaxed, stable moments. [00:15:07] So when a thought like that sneaks up on you, grab your pen and paper, grab your journal. Maybe it's the Treasure Journal. [00:15:13] Take a breath and ask yourself what is true about this for me? If the answer is you don't know, that's okay. Start with you don't know. I don't know. I don't know yet. I don't know. I'm gonna figure it out though. I don't know. But what if I did know? If I had to say something about this, what would that be? [00:15:37] Then take another breath and see what comes. [00:15:41] When I set out to write a book, I only knew two things. One was I wanted to make big feelings, feel less scary and more approachable, and I wanted to bring some lightness to the feelings themselves. What I know to be true as a therapist is that emotions are energy in motion. They have information to tell you to inform the next right step to take and self-doubt, fear, anxiety, live in that space between knowing and not knowing. [00:16:05] The second thing I knew was that I wanted to have fun in the process of making. This thing. The result is this wrestling a walrus for little people with big feelings, beautifully illustrated children's book that has a glossary at the end for some of the bigger feeling words. What this story does in a light and loving way is create context for those relationships. [00:16:25] You can't change those people that you wish would treat you different. The things in life that we cannot control and yet we face that are hard. This book, it's a conversation starter for any littles in your life. Who want to create more safety and love and patience for some of those experiences. So hop one over to the show notes. [00:16:43] You can pick it up@amazon.com, barge de noble.com or my website. I hope that you do because I believe in this little book. I freaking love this little book, and I cannot wait to hear your experience with it. Thanks so much for listening and get back to the episode. [00:16:56] Danielle: Thank you so much for joining me on this little nugget episode of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs. I love sharing these insights here with you and your time and attention here mean more to me than you could possibly know. This is such. Such a joy and such a pleasure. [00:17:13] So I want to hear from you. Let me know. What did you think of this concept? What questions do you have about it that you would like me to help answer? I want to continue to grow this conversation with you. The best things in life are shared, and so being able to share this space is an absolute joy for me. [00:17:31] A 10 outta 10. Thank you for listening. Thank you for being here. And before you hop off, I wanna invite you to take a look at the show notes because there are always links and resources for you. Whether it's resources that I offer or when I'm in interviews with other guests, links to their amazing content too. [00:17:47] So make sure to check that out before you hop away. And please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is the best way to help this podcast reach other people that could benefit from it too. It helps it grow and we can just continue to build things together. Thank you so much for being here, and I hope that you continue to have a wonderful day. [00:18:05] ​

Join real estate coaches Michael and Stevie Fanning as they tackle the challenging conversations defining success in today's shifted market. Learn proven frameworks to navigate hesitant buyers, low offer standoffs, and seller expectations with confidence.[0:00-3:00] Market Reality CheckCurrent market data: 28% homes sell above asking (vs 53% at peak)Inventory above 1M listings, 51+ days on market7% spread between asking and sales price[3:00-12:00] Scenario 1: Hesitant Buyers - From Paralysis to Permission40% of buyers currently on pauseFramework: Redirect from market timing to life timingKey phrase: "What would need to happen for you to feel confident?"Validation before redirection technique[12:00-22:00] Scenario 2: Low Offer Standoff - Protecting Your SellerCase study: $2.1M listing, $1.9M offer scenarioTactical empathy approach from "Never Split the Difference"Risk/reward framework for decision makingProfessional positioning over people-pleasing[22:00-32:00] Scenario 3: Setting Expectations from Day OneMarket education before property evaluationCMA as credibility builder, not just dataHandling "another agent promised more" objectionsRole-play demonstration of pricing conversations[32:00-37:00] Communication Toolkit & Action ItemsFour core strategies: tactical empathy, calibrated questions, data positioning, permission-based selling30-day challenge for skill development✅ Validate emotions before presenting data - acknowledge feelings first✅ Ask calibrated questions - make clients think rather than leading them✅ Let data be the messenger - position market as decision driver✅ Focus on life timing vs market timing with buyers✅ Use risk/reward framework for seller conversations✅ Build credibility through performance metrics not promises"I can hear the [emotion] in your voice, and it sounds like you feel...""What would need to be true for you to feel confident moving forward?""The market is telling us a story right now...""My commitment isn't to promise the highest price—it's to help you get the best results""Never Split the Difference" by Chris VossWindermere's Present tools (First Offers, Pricing Pond)Weekly Path Call (Thursdays 10:10 AM PST)Windermere Coaching servicesContact: fanning@windermere.com for coaching or podcast ideasRemember: Every difficult conversation is an opportunity to demonstrate your value as a trusted advisor.

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In this episode of FYI, Chief Futurist, Brett Winton, and Analyst Nemo Marjanovic speak with Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine. Together, they explore the promise of artificial intelligence in transforming the drug discovery process—cutting years off timelines and dramatically reducing costs. Alex shares Insilico's journey from algorithm-first beginnings to a full-stack AI-driven biotech company, highlighting their unique “pan flute” model approach to drug development and the vision of building a “pharmaceutical superintelligence.” The discussion touches on Insilico's clinical progress, including a molecule that recently completed a Phase 2 trial, and how its generative platforms are helping to tackle complex diseases with a focus on longevity.Key Points From This Episode:00:00:00 AI's promise in streamlining the drug discovery process00:03:06 The economics of preclinical development and AI's role in optimization00:04:43 Potential cost and timeline reductions: $2.4B down to $600M, 13 years to 800:07:39 Comparing Insilico's approach to peers like Recursion and AbSci00:10:35 Literature-driven vs. biology-driven models in drug discovery00:13:07 Why a dominant AI platform could reshape biotech industry consolidation00:14:57 Why biologics may be more suited to AI than small molecules00:17:35 Alex Zhavoronkov on founding Insilico and his mission in longevity science00:21:00 From algorithms to real drugs: Insilico's transition to clinical development00:23:15 Managing the pace of AI progress vs. the slow cycle of experimental validation00:27:10 How “pharmaceutical superintelligence” enables prompt-to-drug workflows00:32:26 Validation, trust, and why Insilico runs on both old and frontier models00:39:22 The “pan flute” architecture: stacking specialized models with reinforcement learning00:42:36 Building and training a unified multimodal model for chemistry and biology00:45:32 Public data, clean pipelines, and Insilico's automated validation lab00:50:47 The business model behind Insilico: selling candidates and licensing platforms00:55:12 Why pharma buyers care more about data room quality than pricing01:00:25 On profitability, licensing success, and the dream of a self-sustaining AI biotech01:01:38 Longevity and the search for fundamental mechanisms of aging

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Memoir Nation has a touching episode this week with fashion designer Prabal Gurang, who shares about his relationship with his mother, who, in allowing him to pursue his joy, encouraged him also to pursue his dreams of fashion design. We discuss the power of reading a memoir aloud and the emotions that evokes, and about authenticity on the page when you set out just to write the best story you can write—not necessarily coming to your memoir as the best or most trained writer in the world, but rather as someone with a story that matters. Much inspiration here this week! Prabal Gurang is a famous fashion designer who is also a memoirist. His new book, Write Like a Girl, tells the story of his childhood in Singapore and Nepal, education in India, and career in the U.S. fashion industry, where he was subjected to racial discrimination. A reviewer for Kirkus called the memoir “an insightful and entertaining look into the life of a famous fashion designer.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Dr. Caroline Fleck transformed 10 years of depression into her greatest superpower. I connected with Caroline about her book "Validation" and discovered how she turned decades of mental health struggles, including breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, into profound tools for healing others. Her story reveals why traditional therapy failed her but electric shock therapy provided the breakthrough she needed. The most powerful moment came when she shared how her darkest experiences became the key to validating suicidal patients in ways no one else could. This conversation will transform how you view suffering and teach you why validation, not just love, creates real connection in relationships.Buy Dr. Fleck's book Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your LifeIn this episode you will learn:How to transform your deepest suffering into your greatest superpower for helping othersHow electric shock therapy saved Dr. Fleck when traditional methods failedThe difference between validation and love in relationships and why both are essentialWhy validation is the universal antidote to the world's greatest pain - invalidationHow to support someone who is suffering without enabling destructive behaviorsFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1791For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Dr. Caroline Fleck – greatness.lnk.to/1774SCMuniba Mazari – greatness.lnk.to/1684SCLiz Gilbert  – greatness.lnk.to/1681SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX