Podcasts about values

One of the most important goals of the show is to defend Charlie's legacy, and one of the most important pieces of that legacy are the Trump Administration nominees he fought hardest for. The show opens by fighting for Jeremy Carl, one of Charlie's favorite nominees who is facing smears from Democrats and cowardly opposition from a Senate Republican. Then, Saagar Enjeti of Breaking Points shares more of the science about why legalizing marijuana has been a disaster, and explains why he believes the Epstein files have vindicated beliefs Epstein was linked to intelligence agencies. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John and Elizabeth McCormick continue their conversation. They talk about building a speaking business, the P.I.L.O.T. (Potential, Implementation, Leadership, Optimal Performance, and Tenacity) Method for growth, and how stories and experiences help connect with audiences. In the previous episode, Elizabeth discussed her journey from the U.S. Army to becoming a speaker, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and the mindset it took to never quit when everyone else doubted her. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - How Elizabeth helps people with their speaking careers [02:45] - Coaching vs. mentoring [04:07] - AI search and visibility for speakers [05:30] - Elizabeth's group mentoring program [07:24] - The P.I.L.O.T. Method  [10:41] - Why stories matter [12:03] - How Elizabeth's faith affects her speaking business [14:42] - Give away 80% of your ideas [16:39] - Avoiding scarcity and heavy sales tactics [19:21] - Serving vs. selling [23:25] - Storytelling and marketing [27:25] - Elizabeth's definition of success [29:24] - #1 daily habit [33:44] - Traits of a great leader [34:52] - Legacy Elizabeth wants to leave behind [37:14] - How Elizabeth invests in her growth and marriage [44:23] - Best way to connect with Elizabeth [44:58] - Elizabeth's upcoming book [46:51] - Book recommendations [48:22] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: "If you don't believe in your potential … how can anyone else believe in it?" "Coaching and mentoring are not the same thing. A mentor can tell people what to do. A coach shouldn't be telling you. Instead, they should ask, 'Well, what do you think you should do?' and help you discover the answers within you. That's coaching." "Self care is not selfish. As a leader, we have to lead by example, and that means taking care of yourself by showing up as your best for your work, yourself, and your family. So that you can be there for them and do more with the gifts you have." "Being tenacious is showing up when it's hard. It's not giving up. It's bringing your best self to everything you have, no matter what's going on around you." "Selling is serving because we are serving these potential clients. If we're not serving them, they're going to feel sold to. Nobody wants to feel that way. But if I'm serving them, that means I'm helping them, and they never feel sold to." "Values and relevancy are just as important as the solution." "Adult learners learn best from emotion-provoking stories and thought-provoking questions." "Be in your potential zone, not a comfort zone, because that's where growth happens." "It doesn't do any good to believe in yourself, believe in your potential, or be in a potential zone if you don't do something with it. You'll squander the opportunities. So it's about taking action and being more effective in the things you do." BOOK MENTIONED: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (https://a.co/d/0eLABP0J) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://yourinspirationalspeaker.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilotspeaker/ https://www.instagram.com/pilotspeaker/ https://www.facebook.com/pilotspeaker https://x.com/pilotspeaker https://www.youtube.com/user/YourInspiringSpeaker The P.I.L.O.T. Method: The 5 Essential Truths to Leading Yourself in Life! (https://a.co/d/7YE4Nir) Bookability Factor: 67 Tips to Get You Booked and Paid as a Keynote Speaker (https://a.co/d/2hG9i01) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

One of the most important goals of the show is to defend Charlie's legacy, and one of the most important pieces of that legacy are the Trump Administration nominees he fought hardest for. The show opens by fighting for Jeremy Carl, one of Charlie's favorite nominees who is facing smears from Democrats and cowardly opposition from a Senate Republican. Then, Saagar Enjeti of Breaking Points shares more of the science about why legalizing marijuana has been a disaster, and explains why he believes the Epstein files have vindicated beliefs Epstein was linked to intelligence agencies. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 11 February 2026 Wednesday Night Live show, Stefan Molyneux discusses demoralization, comparing it to a leaf drifting toward a waterfall. He points out problems with cultural distractions, media manipulation, and the decline in family values, while pushing people to consider their own choices and what matters most. He advocates for a group effort to foster resilience amid growing societal despair.GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET 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

DescriptionToday's Lizness School episode starts with a conversation with John Evans, a Lecturer in Nonfiction in the Creative Writing Department at Stanford University. John was Liz's memoir writing teacher during her year as a Fellow in Stanford's Distinguished Careers Institute. Their conversation is about why people get interested in memoir writing and why being in a memoir writing group can be so meaningful. John leads groups and workshops through Memoir Mentors His two published memoirs are Young Widower: A Memoir (University of Nebraska Press, 2014), and Should I Still Wish: A Memoir. (University of Nebraska Press, 2017)In the second half of the episode, Liz and Leah discuss what they learned about themselves by using The Values Bridge, an assessment tool created by Suzy Welch of the NYU Stern School of Business.Welcome to our sponsor: Stanford Federal Credit Union. To use their $620 New Member offer, go to sfcu.org/liznessWelleco. Try The Super Elixir at welleco.com. Use promo code sisters15Homework:More about John's writing: John Evans Author PageRecommended Memoirs:Arthur Ashe, Days of Grace: A Memoir. Arthur Ashe's poignant memoir was co-written with Arnold Rampersad and published posthumously in 1993. Katherine Graham, Personal History. Pulitzer Prize 1998. The fascinating story of the woman who changed American history running The Washington Post.Michelle Zauner, Crying In H Mart. A 2021 memoir by Zauner of the band Japanese Breakfast about her Korean-American family and identity. Other recommendations from John Evan's syllabus:Dani Shapiro, InheritanceAnnie Dillard, Living Like WeaselsSamuel Wilson Fussell, Muscle - Confessions of an Unlikely BodybuiilderThe Values Bridge:Suzy Welch Becoming You book and newsletter. Assessment Tool developed by Suzy Welch: The Values Bridge If you are new to Lizness School, we suggest you listen to Season 1 to hear all about Liz's year as a Stanford Fellow. Everything from Neuroscience and Chinese History to Pickleball! Plus a great community experience with her fellow DCI Fellows.Season 2 is about how she puts her lessons to work in the wild with the help of her millennial mentor Leah Sutherland.To listen to Liz +. Leah's recap of Lizness School Season 1, go to our FINALE here.For more on Liz Dolan, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Liz's work in podcasting, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Satellite Sisters⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Lizness School on all podcasting platforms including ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠⁠⁠On Instagram, follow the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liznessschool/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow Liz at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/satellitesisterliz/⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Producer and Millennial Mentor Leah Sutherland @leahhsutherlandd on Instagram and Leah Sutherland on LinkedIn. To email Lizness School with your own voice memos/questions/thoughts/suggestions for Liz or Leah, use ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.comThe Distinguished Careers Institute is a unique program for late career people. Fellows are graduate students at Stanford University, able to take classes in any area. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete information here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Email the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.com ⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you know whether your company's culture is happening by accident or being intentionally designed? That's the challenge we explore in this episode of Do Good to Lead Well, as I sit down with culture architects James D. White and Krista White, co-authors of the USA Today bestseller “Culture Design.”James and Krista share why now, more than ever, leaders can't afford to leave culture to chance. Their advice springs from decades of practical experience: culture isn't a poster on the wall—it's what people do when no one is looking.In a thought-provoking and engaging conversation, they answer timely questions from the audience including: How do you diagnose the real health of your culture? Can values become more than just “word salad?” What about the unique pressures of remote work, generational differences, or legacy cultures stuck in old patterns?Through stories and concrete examples, James and Krista reveal what organizations can actually do. They talk about running “archaeological digs” through interviews and surveys, turning employee feedback into actionable strategy, and the power of empathy. They explain how and why leaders should “listen with heart,” make time for micro-moments of connection, and value small steps over perfection.Perhaps the most powerful takeaway is that designing culture is ongoing work. It's about ensuring that how you operate matches what you say you value and having the courage to change, with empathy, when your organization needs it most.What You'll Learn- Culture is always there – whether you design it or not.- The importance of closing the “say-do” gap.- Empathy is a leadership superpower.- How to design your culture for both stability and change.- Why you want your values to be actionable and personal.- The key role of middle managers in fostering culture.- Honor the past, but don't cling to it.Podcast Timestamps(00:00) - The Inspiration and Meaning Behind "Culture Design"(05:47) - Intentional Culture: Design vs. Default(07:17) - Diagnosing Organizational Culture(16:00) - The Future Back Approach in Leadership(18:37) - Values: From Performative to Impactful(22:21) - Organizational vs. Individual Resilience(25:47) - Empathy as a Leadership Foundation(33:00) - Generational and Hybrid Workforce Dynamics(43:37) - Measuring, Supporting, and Sustaining Culture ChangeKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Culture Design, Organizational Culture, Empathy, Resilience, Values, Change Management, Transformational Leadership, Inclusion, Organizational Stability, Leading with Integrity, Rituals, Future-back Methodology, Cross-generational Workforce, Remote Work, Hybrid work, Employee Engagement, AI adoption, Feedback Loops, Legacy Culture, CEO Success

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Lawyers have always relied on tools—but AI is different. It doesn't just assist with tasks; it makes decisions, applies judgment, and shapes outcomes. In episode #602 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Damien Riehl about what ethical responsibility looks like when AI starts doing legal work on its own.  Their conversation examines how AI systems embed values, why verification matters more than transparency, and how lawyers can responsibly use tools they don't fully understand. They also explore what legal expertise looks like in an AI-powered future—and why intuition, trust, and integrity may matter more than ever as machines take over the “widgets” of legal work.  Listen to our other episodes on Ethics and Responsibility in AI.  EP. 582 Deepfakes, Data, and Duty: Navigating AI Ethics in Law, with Merisa Bowers Apple | Spotify | LTN  EP. 543 What Lawyers Need to Know About the Ethics of Using AI, with Hilary Gerzhoy Apple | Spotify | LTN    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!    If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.    Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:   00:00 – Introduction  05:55 – Meet Damien Riehl  08:10 – Why AI Is a Different Kind of Legal Tool  11:05 – When AI Starts Doing Legal Work  14:30 – Ethics, Values, and AI Judgment  18:45 – Foundation Models vs. Legal-Specific AI  21:15 – The “Duck Test” and Trusting AI Output  24:45 – Trust but Verify: Reviewing AI Work  28:40 – What Lawyers Are Underestimating About AI  31:10 – What Still Requires Human Judgment  34:30 – Intuition, Trust, and Integrity in Law  37:40 – What This Means for Billing and the Future  40:40 – Closing Thoughts   

Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a story outlining the crazy values of professional sports teams in Minnesota and why wonders if the Pohlad family has ever understood just how much money they have made by owning the Twins. Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins in-studio for an hour of Vikings and NFL discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a story outlining the crazy values of professional sports teams in Minnesota and why wonders if the Pohlad family has ever understood just how much money they have made by owning the Twins. Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins in-studio for an hour of Vikings and NFL discussion.

Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a story outlining the crazy values of professional sports teams in Minnesota and why wonders if the Pohlad family has ever understood just how much money they have made by owning the Twins. Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins in-studio for an hour of Vikings and NFL discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past week felt like it stayed with me longer than I expected. After getting back from New York and everything surrounding my Aunt Ronnie's service, I noticed I was still sitting with that feeling of surrender I talked about in the last episode. There were so many moving parts with the travel and the weather, and even though everything worked out, I could feel how tired I was from trying to hold it all together. What helped was coming back, again and again, to what I could actually control, and letting the rest be what it was. As I was settling back into my routine, I started thinking about alignment and how I find my footing when things feel uncertain. I'm always learning, always taking something new in, and recently I started a course on the Celtic Wheel of the Year. On the very first call, we were invited to look at our values, and I'll be honest, I didn't think much would come up. As I sat with it, I realized some of my values have changed because I've changed. That clarity felt grounding in a way I didn't expect. On today's Wise Walk, I invite you to slow down and spend some time with the values that are guiding you right now, and notice how they may be shaping the way you're moving through this season of your life. What values feel most important to you right now, whether that's your top ten or just a few that truly stand out? What qualities do you most admire in others, and how do those reflect the values you hold? Which values are guiding you in this present moment, especially as you move through uncertainty or challenge? How are these values helping you envision the person you are becoming? What values feel connected to who you are right now and who you want to be moving forward? How do these values shape your choices, actions, and daily habits? In what ways do your values act as motivators that help you go after what matters most to you? How are your values showing up in your life right now, both in visible and subtle ways? How can your values serve as living guides that support your highest and best self? How do your values define you when you are at your best? How do your values influence the way you show up in relationships with others? How can you honor shared values in your relationships while allowing space for others to live those values in their own way? Where might greater clarity around your values help you communicate boundaries or make agreements with others? How can you create more alignment and mutual respect in your relationships by naming what truly matters to you? How can you apply your values awareness to your career or daily work? Are there areas in your career or relationships where something feels off or out of alignment? When you notice imbalance or discomfort, how can you return to your values as a compass to guide your next choice or action? I'd love to hear what values are guiding you right now. Whether it's your top ten or just one or two that feel especially alive for you, notice how you're holding space for them in this season and how they're shaping the choices you're making.  Thank you so much for being here and for showing up with such openness and self-awareness. I'll meet you back here next Thursday for our Wise Walk, and until then, prioritize fun, read the signs, trust your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [03:23] How the Celtic Wheel of the Year is just another opportunity for us to align with the universe, seasons, and the flow of nature. [04:26] As I defined my values, I realized that over time some of them have shifted. Knowing your values serves as a living guide for all of us. [06:12] As I went on my own Wise Walk, I realized that focusing on my values was more difficult than I thought. It took me a while to target my top 10. [07:02] Kindness is a fallback value for me. I also love being of service to others. Love and gratitude are very connected, but I honed in on love. [08:16] Other big ones for me include learning and growth, adventure in nature, and openness. Balance and freedom were also very important to me. [09:16] I also wanted to show up authentically as myself. Health is also a priority and part of my top 10. [11:20] My top 10 are kindness, service, love, learning, adventure in nature, openness, balance, freedom, authenticity, and health. [13:10] One of my values is health. This is also the value of many of my friends, but the way health shows up is unique for each of us. [15:48] I was speaking with a client about career values and growth. They've now admitted that this isn't a value that they're passionate about anymore. [16:55] They now have a career value of stability. Getting clear on this was very powerful. [18:24] Identifying my values as a living guide is going to increase my decision making and help me feel more aligned with my choices. [19:02] This exercise will also help reduce internal conflict or conflict with others. Memorable Quotes: "Living in alignment doesn't mean life gets easier, it means you trust yourself more when it gets hard." - Mary Tess "Your values are not rules to follow, they are reminders that bring you home to yourself." - Mary Tess "Clarity comes when you stop asking what you should want and start listening to what truly matters to you." - Mary Tess "When you live by your values, your choices begin to feel lighter and more intentional." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Heart Value The Celtic Wheel Of The Year Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

In this episode, Stephen breaks down how values, vision, and velocity help you focus your time, energy, and tangible resources so you move beyond scattered interests and begin building a life that truly enhances you—and positively impacts those around you.

John Lopez is the Legal Director of the Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project, where he supports children charged as adults across Pennsylvania. In this episode, John shares how combining law and social work allowed him to practice in alignment with his values, and why treating people as people is central to meaningful legal advocacy.Lawyer Side HustlesOutside of his legal role, John co-founded a nonprofit called Toolshed Boxing with his sister, providing trauma-informed boxing and yoga programs for kids in the Lehigh Valley. While the programs involve physical movement, the real focus is connection, mindfulness, and helping young people feel safe in their bodies.“The real transformative thing is the relationship,” John Lopez expresses in Episode 231 of You Are a Lawyer.Through both his legal and community work, John demonstrates that advocacy can take many forms. Whether in courtrooms, classrooms, or parks, his work centers on presence, care, and helping people reconnect with themselves.This episode is produced by Skip the Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.

On this weeks episode, Tyler Buterbaugh talked to the founder of Ladies of Vitrue Jamila Trimuel. Jamila shared the mission of Ladies of Virtue and information on how one could get involved.

Summary of How to scale a world class culture in your franchise: Want to know how to franchise a business and maintain world-class culture across thousands of locations? Discover the exact franchise growth strategies that took Anytime Fitness from a single 24-hour gym concept to the #1 fitness franchise in the world—with over 4,000 employees sporting brand tattoos (and they're not even corporate employees). In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, John DiJulius interviews Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Purpose Brands—the largest portfolio of fitness, nutrition, and wellness franchise brands generating $3.7 billion in combined revenue across 7,000 locations in 50 countries. If you're a franchisor struggling with culture consistency, a business owner wondering if franchising is right for you, or a multi-unit franchise operator looking to scale, this conversation reveals the counterintuitive secrets behind building a franchise system so powerful that franchisees' employees willingly get brand tattoos. What You'll Learn: The "Fanchise" model: How to turn franchisees into fans who are emotionally invested in your brand's mission (not just the ROI)—the framework from Dave's new bestselling book Fanchise Your Franchise The 5-location rule: Why you should NEVER start franchising until you've proven the concept across multiple company-owned locations (Dave and Chuck owned/flipped 5 gyms before franchising) The franchise validation process: How rigorous franchisee selection prevents 99% of future culture problems—"We want franchisees who want to change lives, not just make money" Scalable culture systems: The exact playbooks, standards, and training that allow 7,000 locations to deliver consistent experiences without Dave being present The PLEASE standards: How borrowing customer experience frameworks from consultants like John DiJulius transformed their service culture into an actionable system The tattoo test: When 4,000+ people tattoo your brand on their bodies by choice, you've transcended transactional franchising—here's how to create that level of loyalty Dave Mortensen's Franchise Journey: Phase 1: The Consultant Era (Early Career) Started in fitness at 21, dropped out of college, worked his way up Met business partner Chuck Runyon on similar trajectory Started consulting firm helping gym owners with operations, sales, and member experience Traveled across US, Canada, Australia, Mexico working with big box and boutique gyms Key insight: "People were passionate about fitness but didn't know how to run the business—Chuck and I could drive results AND write it down" Phase 2: The Operator Era (1995-2002) Bought first gym in 1995—the same gym where Dave worked front desk for $4/hour Grew it from 400 to 4,000 members, then sold it Started buying, remodeling, and flipping gyms successfully Owned 5 locations simultaneously at peak Key insight: "We said we need to start SHOWING people we know how to do it, not just telling them" Phase 3: The Franchise Era (2002-Present) Opened first Anytime Fitness in 2002 with revolutionary 24/7 model Kept consulting firm and big box gym for 3 years, then sold everything to focus on Anytime Sold franchise #1 to a member who believed in the concept Today: Co-founder of Purpose Brands with 9 franchise brands across 50 countries Key insight: "We didn't just franchise a business model—we franchised a mission to change lives" The Purpose Brands Portfolio: 9 Franchise Brands Under One Umbrella: Anytime Fitness (World's #1 fitness franchise) Orangetheory Fitness The Bar Method Waxing the City Base Camp Fitness SUMHIIT Fitness Stronger U Nutrition Healthy Contributions Provision Security Total System Stats: $3.7 billion combined revenue 7,000+ locations 50 countries 6 million members served 4,000+ brand tattoos (just Anytime Fitness) The Franchise Culture Paradox Explained: The Problem Most Franchisors Face: "I opened my salon 33 years ago and we were great at customer service because 50% of our staff was me and my wife. Then we grew to multiple locations and the experience tanked because we weren't everywhere." - John DiJulius How Purpose Brands Solved It: Dave reveals the systems that allow franchisees' employees (not even corporate employees) to line up around the building to get brand tattoos at annual conferences—in the US, New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. Critical Franchising Insights: "You don't franchise a business—you franchise a mission" The difference between transactional franchising (buy a territory, make money) and transformational franchising (join a movement, change lives) "Find the 36-inch travel between talent and passion" Dave's framework for helping franchisees discover if they're in the right business—it's never 100% talent or 100% passion, but finding the balance point "We want franchisees who want to change lives, not just make money" The franchisee selection criteria that predicts long-term success better than net worth "Relationships create who we are—you are one of 50-100 that shaped our business" Why Dave credits consultants, mentors, and partners for Purpose Brands' success (including John DiJulius for helping create the PLEASE service standards) "Create availability for people to find you—it makes it easier to make an impact" Leadership philosophy on accessibility that translates to franchise support systems When to Franchise Your Business (Dave's Criteria): ✓ Proven unit economics across multiple locations (not just one lucky store) ✓ Replicable systems that someone else can execute without you ✓ Mission-driven model that attracts passionate operators, not just investors ✓ Scalable training that maintains culture as you grow ✓ Clear standards documented in playbooks (the "write it down" principle) Franchise Growth Strategies That Work: 1. The Consulting-to-Ownership Bridge Dave and Chuck consulted for years before owning, which taught them what works across different markets and models 2. The Flip-and-Learn Model Buying, improving, and selling gyms taught them rapid value creation and what levers drive results 3. The Mission-First Sale First franchise sold to a member who believed in the concept—not a business investor looking for ROI 4. The Playbook Obsession "Write it down"—documenting every procedure so franchisees can execute at scale 5. The Partner Selection Dave: passionate about fitness + talent in business Chuck: passionate about business + talent in operations Perfect complement creates unstoppable partnership For Corporate/Non-Franchise Businesses: Question to Dave: "Does someone have to be in the franchise world to engage you? Could KeyBank or another corporate entity learn from you?" Dave's Answer: "Absolutely. Anyone that wants to develop a culture that is scalable—that they can scale within their system—is something we can be a part of." Translation: The principles that allow 7,000 franchise locations to maintain culture work just as well for corporate multi-location businesses, distributed teams, or any organization struggling with consistency at scale. New Book: Fanchise Your Franchise Third book from Dave Mortensen and Chuck Runyon Core Concept: Transform franchisees from transactional business owners into passionate fans who champion your mission Who Should Read It: Franchisors with 10-100 locations struggling to maintain culture Business owners considering franchising but unsure if they're ready Multi-unit operators wanting to improve franchisee engagement Corporate leaders looking to scale culture across distributed locations Anyone building a business that needs to maintain standards without being everywhere Where to Get It: 4PGuys.com (the "4P Guys"—Dave and Chuck's consulting/speaking platform) Perfect For: Franchisors wanting to scale culture beyond 100 locations Business owners evaluating if franchising is the right growth strategy Multi-unit franchise operators looking to improve unit consistency Fitness/wellness entrepreneurs specifically in gym, boutique fitness, nutrition spaces Corporate leaders of multi-location businesses struggling with "employee roulette" CEOs who want to understand why some franchise systems thrive while others implode Key Quotes from Dave Mortensen: Franchising vs Corporate Growth: "We didn't just franchise a business model—we franchised a mission to change lives. That's why their employees get tattoos, not ours." Franchisee Selection: "We want franchisees who want to change lives, not just make money. If you're only in it for ROI, you won't survive the hard times." Talent vs Passion: "You'll never be 100% talented at what you're most passionate about, and vice versa. But when you find the 36-inch travel between the two, you just found your career." Scalable Leadership: "Chuck and I were absolutely different. Chuck was passionate about the business. I was passionate about fitness. That's what made us unstoppable together." Helping Others: "If I can help people find what I've been lucky to have—an incredible business partner, a thriving business, a great family—that's my passion now." Resources Mentioned: Book: Fanchise Your Franchise by Dave Mortensen & Chuck Runyon Website: 4PGuys.com (consulting, speaking, franchise advisory) Purpose Brands Portfolio: 9 franchise brands across fitness, nutrition, wellness, security Previous Books: (Two prior books from Dave & Chuck on franchising/business building) Tactical Takeaways: For Businesses Considering Franchising: Don't franchise until you've proven the model across 3-5 locations minimum Document every system in written playbooks before selling franchise #1 Select franchisees based on mission alignment, not just capital For Existing Franchisors: Audit: Are you franchising a mission or just a business model? Ask: Would franchisees' employees tattoo your brand? If not, why not? Implement: Customer service standards as action words (like Purpose Brands' PLEASE framework) For Corporate Multi-Location Leaders: Steal the franchise playbook approach even if you're not franchising Create "write it down" culture so anyone can execute without you present Hire the Dave/Chuck complement—balance technical passion with business acumen Why This Matters: Most franchisors struggle to maintain culture past 50 locations. Purpose Brands maintains it across 7,000 locations in 50 countries—and has franchisees' employees tattooing the brand voluntarily. The difference? They don't franchise businesses. They franchise missions. They don't sell territories. They recruit believers. They don't manage franchisees. They empower fans. This interview reveals the exact systems, mindsets, and frameworks that create "Fanchises" instead of franchises. Ready to franchise your business the right way—or scale your existing franchise culture? This episode is your playbook. Links: Fanchise Your Franchise, The Book:  fanchiseyourfranchise.com Contact Dave at 4PGuys.com Purpose Brands:  https://www.purposebrands.com/ The DiJulius Group Methdology: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/x-commandment-methodology/ Company Service Aptitude Test:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/c-sat-forms/individual-c-sat/ Schedule a Complimentary Call with one of our advisors:  tdg.click/claudia Ask John!  Submit your questions for John, to be aired on future episode:  tdg.click/ask Customer Experience Executive Academy: https://thedijuliusgroup.com/project/cx-executive-academy/ Experience Revolution Membership:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/membership/ Books:  https://thedijuliusgroup.com/shop/ Contacts:  Lindsey@thedijuliusgroup.com , Claudia@thedijuliusgroup.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Purpose Brands and Dave Mortensen 04:11 The Journey of Anytime Fitness 09:35 Building a Franchise System 14:14 Defining Culture and Values 18:46 Connecting Head and Heart in Leadership 21:26 The Entrepreneur vs. Franchisee Mindset 25:42 Benefits of the Franchise Model 26:03 Building a Consistent Franchise System 26:57 The Evolution of Franchise Partnerships 27:31 Defining a Franchise: Passion and Purpose 29:27 The Importance of Emotional Investment in Business 30:44 Identifying the Right People for Your Business 31:28 Key Traits for Successful Team Members 34:06 The Three Golden Rules of Partnership 37:44 Leading Through Crisis: Lessons Learned 46:14 Finding Passion vs. Skill in Business 50:23 Helping Others Create Their Franchise Success Subscribe We talk about topics like this each week; be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.

TSH questions on your NP boards aren't meant to trick you, but they do test whether you understand the pattern behind thyroid labs. In this minisode, I review the normal TSH range, explain the inverse relationship between TSH and free T3 and T4, and walk through how to identify hypo versus hyperthyroidism so you can confidently interpret thyroid questions on exam day.      Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial

   What if your farm didn't have to "scale up" to be successful? What if it could stay small, seasonal, creative — and still feel deeply worth it? In this conversation, I sit down with a farmer who has intentionally chosen a different path: one rooted in values, flexibility, and creativity — and who's built a beautiful business around it. This episode is a quietly powerful case study. Claire and I talk about: Running a farm while not being a full-time farmer Letting creativity lead your product development Using one strong "gateway product" to anchor your marketing Why slow food, intentional processes, and values-based pricing actually work And how storytelling — not hustle — fuels her business growth If you've ever wondered whether there's another way to farm besides "bigger, faster, more," this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Meet Our Guest: Claire Troemner Today's guest is Claire Troemner, who owns and operates Troemner Farm with her husband Matthew in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. Claire is a lifelong plant lover and cook who grows diversified vegetables, keeps a small flock of laying hens, and creates artisan value-added foods like sourdough bread, broths, jams, syrups, and Mediterranean harissa — all deeply influenced by her Sicilian roots. She also runs an interview series called The Dish, where she highlights local farmers, foodies, and chefs across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Follow & Connect with Claire Farm Website: https://troemnerfarm.com Instagram & Facebook: @troemnerfarm The Dish Interview Series: Instagram & Facebook: @dishtheup Website: https://dishtheup.com Resources  Mentioned In This Episode: What email provider do I use? I recommend Kit.com (formerly ConvertKit.com) -- it is easy to use, powerful, and getting better every year. It also integrates with most e-commerce providers and tools. Use my affiliate link! Thank you to our Podcast Sponsors!  Local Line: Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2026. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Farm Marketing School: Marketing doesn't have to feel overwhelming! Farm Marketing School is my step-by-step system for building a profitable farm marketing plan. Inside, you'll get access to bite-sized marketing projects like:

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at Sportico's valuations of all 154 teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS. It reveals a lot about Minnesota franchises, among other things. 11:00: Chris Hine joins the show for a long look at the Timberwolves. With one more game before the All-Star break, where do they stand? 37:00: Get your hockey fix with the Olympics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOtmQv3O7T8 Podcast audio: It is common to think of values as things we “discover” about ourselves — pre-packaged preferences waiting somewhere deep inside. We speak, for example, of “discovering our passion” or of finally realizing “what we were meant to do,” as if these priorities had been there all along. On this view, valuing is automatic: we simply respond to our needs, desires, or emotions. In his 2025 Objectivist Summer Conference talk, titled “Conceiving Values,” Gregory Salmieri offers a different account. Drawing on Ayn Rand's distinctive view, he argues that valuing is not passive or instinctive. It is an active, cognitive achievement — something we must choose, learn, and practice. Values, Salmieri explains, are goals within an ongoing process of self-sustaining action. Other organisms act to preserve themselves, but only human beings can conceptually identify and plan out their values. To concretize this process, Salmieri turns to the work of creators.  An architect does not discover their buildings ready-made in the world; a novelist does not stumble upon finished stories; each must actively conceive a guiding idea and gradually give it concrete form. Likewise, valuing involves choosing long-range commitments that give direction to one's actions and define the course of one's life. Topics covered in Salmieri's talk include: Conventional view of values vs. Objectivism's; Values and life; Conceptual values in human beings; Knowledge and goals in valuing; Q&A. This talk was recorded live on July 5th in Boston, MA, as part of the 2025 Objectivist Summer Conference, and is available on The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast stream.  Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.

In this morning's class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explored one of the Torah's most psychologically honest teachings: what to do when our emotions and our values don't align. Through the mitzvah of helping an enemy's fallen donkey, we uncovered Judaism's middle path, neither repressing emotions nor surrendering to them. Drawing from halacha, Kabbalah, and Chassidus, the class reframed emotional maturity as the ability to feel honestly while choosing responsibly, and offered a practical way to act with integrity even when the heart resists.Key TakeawaysThe Torah acknowledges emotional resistance without letting it dictate behaviorFeeling something does not automatically make it true or actionableJewish Law validates emotions but prioritizes responsibility and mitzvahHelping an “enemy” is about freeing yourself from the grip of impulseIn Kabbalah, the mind is meant to guide emotions like a wise parent, not silence themSometimes the heart follows the hands, action can lead emotion#Judaism #Kabbalah #Jewish #Torah #TorahLessons #TorahPortion #Bible #BibleStudy #KabbalahForEveryone #EmotionalWisdom #torahpsychology #MoachShalitAlHalev #InnerWork #JewishMindfulness #SpiritualMaturity #HalachaAndHeart #chassidus #RabbiBernath #chabadAvailable now:Paperback (US): https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Paperback (Canada): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Harry Doull grew up living in a small family hotel in the French countryside. Then he worked for the UN and Google, before leaving tech behind to co-found his candle company, Keap. This week, he's on the podcast to share why he left tech for candlemaking, and how he's grown Keap without social media or Amazon — while still garnering plenty of customers, partners, and awards, including landing on Wirecutter's best candles list. This one's for all the product-makers out there and anyone who believes business without social media can't scale. They can! We're proving it! Buy a candle & join us! ALSO — If you want to try a Keap candle, use the code OFFTHEGRID for 15% off your first purchase. My faves are: Timur Moon, Wood Cabin, Wild Figs & the brand new Grapefruit + Yuzu (affiliate links) And if you want to partner with Keap, check out their Mindful Creators program.  RESOURCES + LINKS

YAYYY Season 3 of the podcast is HERE! And we are recording in person!! God is so good! I've missed y'all! At the start of the year, it's tempting to rush toward quick fixes—fast results, immediate change, and visible progress. But Scripture shows us that God is far more concerned with how something is built than how quickly it appears. In 2 Kings 12, we see the careful restoration of the temple using skilled workers and sturdy materials—investments meant to last. And Isaiah reminds us that what springs up quickly without deep roots often ends in grief. In this episode, you'll learn: How temple repairs in Scripture mirror how God invites us to care for our own “temples” Why God prioritizes trained, trusted support and solid foundations over quick solutions How diet culture mimics fast-growing plants that fail to bear lasting fruit Why results alone are not the same as fruit—and how Jesus defines true success How to discern whether an investment in your health is leading toward stability or striving If you're tired of starting over and want to pursue healing in a way that honors both your body and your faith, I'd love to support you.

The Genesis creation narrative tells us that after creating humankind both male and female in His own image, God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it.” This creation mandate reveals God's intentions for His image-bearers. New research conducted by the Pew Research Center indicates that for today's teenagers ages thirteen to seventeen, getting married and having kids is not a top priority. In fact, eighty-six percent of the respondents say that it's extremely or very important for them to have a job or career they enjoy and which brings financial success when they reach adulthood. Only thirty-six percent said that they cared about getting married, and just thirty percent say it's important to have children. With the cultural tide moving in this direction, perhaps we need to do a better job of teaching about God's heart and design for the family, teaching them that having and raising children is a high privilege and high calling!

Send a textIn this morning's class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explored one of the Torah's most psychologically honest teachings: what to do when our emotions and our values don't align. Through the mitzvah of helping an enemy's fallen donkey, we uncovered Judaism's middle path, neither repressing emotions nor surrendering to them. Drawing from halacha, Kabbalah, and Chassidus, the class reframed emotional maturity as the ability to feel honestly while choosing responsibly, and offered a practical way to act with integrity even when the heart resists.Key TakeawaysThe Torah acknowledges emotional resistance without letting it dictate behaviorFeeling something does not automatically make it true or actionableJewish Law validates emotions but prioritizes responsibility and mitzvahHelping an “enemy” is about freeing yourself from the grip of impulseIn Kabbalah, the mind is meant to guide emotions like a wise parent, not silence themSometimes the heart follows the hands, action can lead emotion#Judaism #Kabbalah #Jewish #Torah #TorahLessons #TorahPortion #Bible #BibleStudy #KabbalahForEveryone #EmotionalWisdom #torahpsychology #MoachShalitAlHalev #InnerWork #JewishMindfulness #SpiritualMaturity #HalachaAndHeart #chassidus #RabbiBernath #chabad Available now:Paperback (US): https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Paperback (Canada): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

  In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma and emotional health directly impact entrepreneurs' business performance. Nicole Lewis Keeber, a business therapist and mindset coach, shares insights on harnessing therapeutic tools to overcome subconscious barriers, leading to sustainable success. Whether you're growing a startup or feeling stuck at a ceiling, this conversation offers actionable strategies to align your emotional health with your business goals.   Key topics:   How childhood trauma influences entrepreneurial mindset and business outcomes Recognizing and addressing patterns of overworking, burnout, and self-sabotage The impact of trauma on nervous system regulation and capacity building Practical steps to heal trauma through therapeutic approaches and leadership Why investing in trauma-informed coaching benefits your business and family The significance of core values and family mission statements for balanced leadership How to differentiate between mindset challenges and trauma responses The role of self-leadership and nervous system capacity in scaling Resources for trauma-conscious business practices and emotional sustainability   Timestamps:   00:00 - Introduction: Healing trauma to unlock business growth 02:06 - Nicole's background as a therapist and transition to business coaching 03:16 - Childhood trauma's influence on money mindset and entrepreneurship 04:39 - How trauma responses show up in business patterns 06:11 - Recognizing the signs of trauma affecting business performance 07:02 - The importance of working with trauma-informed coaches 08:11 - Dreading Monday mornings: uncovering underlying trauma patterns 09:32 - Adaptations learned in childhood as over-functioning or overworking behaviors 10:31 - Managing nervous system capacity to prevent burnout 11:55 - Building capacity for change without sabotage 12:44 - Investing in trauma-informed support as a family and business decision 13:23 - How trauma shows up in business relationships and client interactions 14:38 - Integrating emotional health into business strategy for sustainability 15:45 - Impact of personal healing on family and business balance 17:10 - Identifying the founder's emotional attachment to their business 18:21 - How leadership reflects on the nervous system of the business 19:05 - Various ways to work with Nicole: one-on-one and group programs 20:37 - Personal example: blending family leadership with business growth 21:07 - Values as guiding principles for navigating business and family life 22:24 - Creating family mission statements and aligning values 22:49 - Connecting with Nicole: website, social media, and book   Resources & Links: How to Love Your Business by Nicole Lewis Keeber  Nicole's Website LinkedIn: Nicole Lewis Keeber Trauma-Conscious Business Programs   Connect with Nicole: LinkedIn - Nicole Lewis Keeber TikTok - The Business Therapist Website - nicole.lewis-keeber.com Book on Amazon - How to Love Your Business     _______________________________ CONNECT

Mike dismantles the latest Epstein smears by breaking down newly released FBI documents showing Trump reported Jeffrey Epstein to police years before the scandal exploded. He explains why the media’s obsession with speculation distracts from facts, and how guilt-by-association politics is being weaponized to destroy reputations. Mike then widens the lens to culture and immigration, calling out the NFL halftime backlash, elite contempt for American identity, and Democrats caught on tape saying the opposite of what they preach today. The throughline is simple: the truth keeps colliding with narratives built to sabotage values, culture, and trust in elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if building a great business mattered more than building a big one? In this episode, Jean Moncrieff shares hard-won lessons from entrepreneurship, Small Giants, and purpose-driven leadership—revealing how values, people, and intentional growth create long-term success without burnout.

Stuck mid-painting and convinced you ruined it? You didn't. You're just in the fuglies. In this episode, Jodie shares a 15-step checklist she uses to get out of the fog and back into flow. This isn't fluffy advice. These are practical, actionable questions you can ask the moment a painting turns muddy, confusing, or "I want to throw it away" ugly. Takeaways you can use immediately: ✨How to spot when your painting needs more value contrast ✨How to avoid the mud zone by stepping away at the right time ✨How to adjust brushstrokes, lines, and sizes of color for more interest ✨Why "fucking it up" can actually be a win … as long as it's honest. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_. Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com! Resources mentioned: Curious about Studio Elite? Our next cohort starts late February 2026: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  Learn more about Upcoming Workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop  Improve Your Cohesive Colors with Color Course for Rebels 102: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr Checklist on Getting Unstuck and Out of The Fuglies: https://www.jodiekingart.com/bye-bye-fuglies  Posca Markers: https://amzn.to/4a1ox1Z  Learn More about Values in Episode 124: 7 Art Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner: https://jodieking.com/episode-124-avoid-my-mistakes-7-art-tips-i-wish-i-knew-sooner/ You'll Also Like: Episode 82: How to Choose Your Color Palette as an Artist: https://jodieking.com/episode-82-how-to-choose-your-color-palette-as-an-artist/ Learn More About Adding Your Artistic Voice to Your Art in Episode 62: Elevate Your Representational Art with These Tips: https://jodieking.com/episode-62-elevate-your-representational-art-with-these-tips/ Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6  How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast   DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission at no additional charge on your end. Thank you for supporting my channel!

What if we don't know what to do with broken hearts the way we know what to do with broken bones? In this episode, Jeanne Foot shares how she helps individuals and families navigate mental health, addiction, and trauma recovery through The Recovery Concierge. Jeanne is the founder of this boutique mental health, addiction, and trauma navigation agency that provides innovative concierge services tailored to unique needs of individuals, families, and the entertainment industry. With a focus on mental health and addiction recovery, her team's holistic approach encompasses assessments, counseling, and continuous support, ensuring a comprehensive pathway to sustainable recovery. Her journey into this work wasn't by choice - it chose her. Growing up in 1960s London with childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and the death of her baby sister, Jeanne fell into substances at a young age as her only tool for emotional regulation. After getting sober and spending seven years frozen in emotional pain, she had an epiphany: no one's coming to save you. She dove into everything from peak performance to trauma healing, creating the proprietary method she uses today with clients. Jeanne reveals two relationships that transformed her: her father, who mentored her in the family insurance business in her early twenties when she didn't want to go to university, teaching her that sales is about guiding people through a process (not coercing them), that you win on price but lose on price, and instilling values of ethics, integrity, kindness, vulnerability, and transparency that shape everything she stands for today and carry through to their third-generation family business; and Dr. Anthony Levitt, Chief of Brain Sciences at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto with over 10,000 employees, a brilliant psychiatrist who gave agency to people who weren't clinically trained, wanting to learn from lived experience rather than taking a top-down approach, asking Jeanne to chair a grassroots pilot program in 2012 that has now served thousands of families and become a leader in the industry both nationally and internationally, and who admitted "we're failing people, we need to do better" when others would hide that they don't know what to do.   [00:04:20] Founder of The Recovery Concierge Boutique mental health, addiction, and trauma navigation agency Matches people to right services and bespoke treatment plans Uses invitational, compassionate, non-stigmatizing approach to intervention Been doing this work 30 years informally, 15 years professionally [00:05:40] Growing Up in 1960s London "Children should be seen and not heard" environment in middle class family Baby sister died when Jeanne was four years old Stepbrother sexually abused her, grew up with tremendous trauma Fell into substances at very young age as only coping mechanism [00:06:40] The Critical Juncture: Seven Years Sober Seven years into sobriety, thought "if this is all my life's gonna be, I don't want any part" Frozen in her body, life picture perfect on outside but empty inside In so much emotional pain despite having everything externally [00:07:20] The Epiphany: No One's Coming to Save You Had an epiphany: "There's no one who's coming to save you. You better figure this out yourself" Dove into everything: peak performance, emotional healing, trauma, addiction, mental health Created proprietary method mixing optimal tools that became foundation for her work [00:08:20] Her Children: The Catalyst for Change Children became more important to her than herself Wanted to do things differently than her family had done Made sacrifices in her early thirties (early 1990s) to choose them [00:09:40] The Volunteer Visit That Changed Everything Looking for place to volunteer, wanted to be of service and reduce suffering Someone pointed her to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto Had no idea what she was doing, just felt she wanted to help [00:10:00] The Town Hall Meeting with Dr. Anthony Levitt Met Dr. Anthony Levitt, Chief of Brain Sciences at Sunnybrook Hospital (10,000+ employees) He was examining why parents were taking children to US for mental health treatment Parents shared their stories, Dr. Levitt said: "We're gonna do something about this right now" [00:10:40] Building the Plane While Flying It Dr. Levitt asked Jeanne to chair the pilot program Lived experience informed program with clinical expertise Did everything: secured philanthropy funding, hired people, visited every stakeholder, defined metrics [00:11:20] He Gave Us Agency Dr. Levitt gave them agency despite being brilliant psychiatrist Felt he could learn from people who had been in trenches and failed by system Jeanne worked across from him 30 hours a week for free because so in love with the work [00:13:00] We Don't Know What to Do with Broken Hearts Know what to do with broken hearts (cardiology) or broken bones Don't know what to do with broken hearts (emotional)—very nuanced, non-prescriptive process Need to meet client where they're at, not use top-down approach [00:14:20] Rapport Is Number One Indicator of Success Rapport is #1 indicator of success, not therapeutic expertise If you don't have rapport with someone, you can't go anywhere Client from 40 years ago still calling because of implicit trust: "I've got my people" [00:16:00] Learning from Her Father First person who changed her life was her father His ethics, sense of humor, values shaped who she became Father was fantastic mentor when she joined family insurance business in 1980s [00:17:00] Sales Is About Guiding People in a Process Father taught her sales is about guiding people, not coercing them Showing them a process: either they want it or they don't He taught her about ethics—have to have benchmark of morality in business [00:19:20] Third Generation of Client Relationships Into third generation with client acquisitions in insurance business Values come from within structure of family and organization Clients saying: "We've been dealing with these people for long time, continue that" Father's lesson: "You win on price, you lose on price" [00:22:40] Dr. Anthony Levitt: Beautiful Humility Gave agency to people who weren't clinically trained, wanted to learn from them Admitted "we're failing people, we need to do better" instead of defending system Such beautiful humility about him wanting to learn [00:23:40] Grassroots Organization Still Going Strong Since 2012 Built organization that's served thousands of families Has funding, clinical research, evidence-based outcomes Leaders not just nationally but internationally with this model of care Dr. Levitt's philosophy: "The government leads by following" [00:25:20] Lives Saved Through Being There Been in situations where had she not been there in right moment, person wouldn't be here today Meets people in their darkest moments, sometimes requires heavy lifting Testimonials from family members: "You literally saved my daughter's life" [00:26:20] Compassionate Persistence Everyone does it in their own timeline, have to respect that Not top-down authoritarian approach—some people need more time "Compassionate persistence": stay with them until they get what they need [00:28:20] Triggers Are Learning Opportunities Closer relationships trigger us most, but triggers can be good thing Learning opportunities to do better, show up differently People we love most can be most challenging, but they're opportunities for beautiful learning [00:28:40] 100% Personal Responsibility Have to take 100% responsibility, each of us—no 50/50 When we take personal responsibility, we put control in our hands We build walls to protect our hearts, but can't let anything good in either Being seen, validated, heard for what we need is important part of healing   KEY QUOTES "We know what to do with broken hearts in cardiology, but we don't know what to do with broken hearts." - Jeanne Foot "Rapport is the number one indicator of success. People think it's therapeutic expertise—it's not. If you don't have rapport with someone, you can't go anywhere." - Jeanne Foot "Triggers can be a good thing. They can be learning opportunities for us to do better, to show up differently. We all have blind spots, and the people we love the most sometimes can be the most challenging in our relationships." - Jeanne Foot CONNECT WITH JEANNE FOOT 

Allen C. Guelzo has written many books about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The most recent is “Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment,” which explores Lincoln's ideas about democracy and how they led America through the Civil War. Guelzo is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Abraham Lincoln Association's annual banquet this Thursday in Springfield, Illinois. He's also scheduled to talk with fellow Lincoln scholar Michael Burlingame on Friday.

Today we're talking about values. And before you roll your eyes thinking this is going to be another fluffy conversation about mission statements and posters in the break room, it's not.This is about something much more real: What you actually stand for when standing for it costs you something.Because here's the truth I've learned across decades on rugby fields and in boardrooms: you can tell me your values all day long, but I'll know what they really are by watching what you do when things go sideways.

Most leadership development fails for one simple reason: it focuses on skills, not on how leaders actually change. In this episode of the WholeCEO Podcast, Lisa G. sits down with Philip Botha to unpack why so many leadership programs create short-term insight—but rarely produce lasting, behavioral transformation. Together, they explore what really drives monumental change in leaders: how neural pathways are formed and rewired, why emotional regulation is a leadership capability (not a soft skill), and how values—not tactics—shape decision-making, trust, and culture over time. This conversation goes beyond performance hacks and into the internal architecture of leadership. You'll hear why alignment between personal values and organizational values is critical for sustainable growth, how authenticity impacts culture at scale, and why leaders who ignore emotional development often hit invisible ceilings—no matter how talented they are. If you're a CEO, founder, or senior leader who's invested in growth but frustrated by stalled change—this episode will challenge how you think about leadership development entirely. In this episode, we cover: 1-Why traditional leadership development fails to create lasting change 2-How neural pathways influence behavior, habits, and leadership patterns 3-The role of emotional regulation in trust, judgment, and decision quality 4-Values alignment as the foundation of authentic leadership 5-How personal growth directly shapes organizational culture 6-Building trust and psychological safety through emotional awareness   This episode is for leaders who want real change—not just better ideas.

In this episode, Jey Young and Kevin Dalafu discuss the complexities of youth sports and parenting. They emphasize the importance of values, intentional parenting, and modeling behavior for children involved in sports. The conversation explores the balance between support and competition, the dangers of over-scheduling, and the impact of specialization in youth sports. They also touch on the changing landscape of college athletics due to NIL and the importance of allowing children to experience failure as part of their growth. The episode concludes with advice for new dads on enjoying the journey of parenthood.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Youth Sports and Parenting02:49 The Role of Values in Youth Sports05:20 Parental Engagement and Modeling Behavior08:17 Defining Success in Youth Sports10:47 The Importance of Balance and Rest13:54 Learning from Mistakes in Parenting16:42 Finding Passion and Motivation in Sports18:59 The Dangers of Early Specialization21:49 The Bigger Picture: Life Lessons from Sports24:41 Navigating Failure and Building Resilience31:49 The Turning Point in Youth Sports34:55 Embracing Failure and Growth38:41 Character Over Talent in Sports46:13 The Impact of Travel Sports52:06 Navigating the New Landscape of RecruitingClick the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.

In this episode, host Shai Davidai sits down with Suhag Shukla, Executive Director of the Hindu American Foundation. Suhag shares her personal journey growing up as a Hindu American, the challenges of confronting stereotypes, and her passion for advocacy and education. The conversation explores the impact of colonial narratives on perceptions of Hinduism, the importance of truth and open dialogue, and the need for both outward and inward education within minority communities. Suhag and Shai also discuss the parallels between Hindu and Jewish experiences in America, the complexities of cultural identity, and the importance of building bridges between communities. The episode concludes with reflections on hope, resilience, and the power of community action. Guest: Suhag Shukla Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support!https://gofund.me/30c00151cCOMING SOON BUY MERCH!SUPPORT SHAI ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/shaidavidai/about?utm_source=campaign-search-results

In this episode, we are joined by time management coach and top-ranked podcast host Anna Dearmon Kornick to explore how to stop managing the clock and start leading your life with intention. Drawing from her high-stakes background in political communications, Anna introduces her HEART Method to help you transition from a reactive rapid response lifestyle to one rooted in your core identity.Tune in to learn:How to escape the hustle trap and move beyond chronic busyness and the exhaustion of reacting to everyone else's demands.The secrets to creating order from chaos by building a proactive schedule that aligns your daily actions with your long-term vision.How to implement values-based leadership by using your core values as the foundation for a personality-driven time management strategy.Why you should stop managing and start leading by shifting your mindset from checking off to-do lists to owning your authority.If you are ready to ditch the overwhelm and create a life that feels as good as it looks on paper, this session will provide the firecracker energy you need to ignite your journey.Free Gift: Balance to BlueprintThis course is going to show you a proven, 3-part process to help you beat overwhelm, get organized and optimize your time in a way that actually sticks long-term. Anna's Giveaway Contribution: Your Copy of Time Management EssentialsTime Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity is a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute approach to time management to help you stop feeling overwhelmed―and spend more time on the things that matter most. Connect with Anna: Website | Podcast | Instagram---Enter the Book Launch Celebration Giveaway!

In a world that feels increasingly polarized, we explore how to use your capital as a tool for change without losing your mind or your net worth in the process. We dive into the practicalities of "voting with your dollars," acknowledging that while consumer spending drives nearly 70% of the U.S. GDP, achieving total moral purity in a global economy is nearly impossible. We share our personal guardrails for boycotting, the "one more place" rule, and why we prioritize progress over perfection when it comes to where we bank, shop, and invest. Whether you are navigating the nuances of ESG funds or just trying to find a local alternative for household essentials, we help you align your outflows with your values while keeping your financial goals on track.Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/149-voting-with-your-dollars-practical-ways-to-align-your-spending-with-your-values/

Did you know most mattress warranties are setting you up for disappointment? Discover the industry secret Katie Law wishes every shopper knew!In this episode of The FAM Podcast "Her Story" series, Tara Kinsley sits down with Katie Law, owner of Sweet Dreams Furniture & Mattress in North Carolina. Katie unpacks the real reasons why 10-year (and longer) mattress warranties might be holding back your sleep and your business. If you've ever wondered why your pricey mattress isn't lasting or why your warranty feels like a trap, this is your episode.Katie shares how fiercely protecting her morning workout routine transformed her energy and sleep quality, and why her definition of “having it all” is nothing like what the industry pushes. She reveals the one industry trend she wishes would disappear (hint: it's probably still under your bed) and a career moment so awkward, she nearly quit—think: pink bunny suit, roadside marketing, and middle schoolers heckling.Plus, learn the game-changing decision that completely shifted her company culture and staff retention, and why she trusts her team to post on social media without oversight. Whether you're a mattress retailer, sleep enthusiast, or just love a good entrepreneurial story, Katie's honesty and practical wisdom will change how you think about success, culture, and sleep.Timestamps:- 03:50 – The morning routine that unlocked better sleep and business energy- 06:40 – The myth of “doing it all” (and why help matters)- 11:40 – Why 10-year mattress warranties are holding the industry back- 15:00 – The bunny suit story: When marketing goes wrong- 18:10 – One change that transformed company culture overnight- 21:45 – How hospitality became their secret mattress store weapon- 24:50 – The shock of letting employees post on social (and why it works)- 26:45 – The outdated practice Katie would banish from the industry- 29:30 – Power napping vs. pushing through: Katie's real-life sleep habitsConnect with The FAM Podcast:

Editing is a powerful tool we use to figure out what works, what doesn't and what we should spend our energy on next. And it works for physical spaces like a silverware drawer and for our values and mental loads. Today, Jessica and Michelle discuss the POP method for editing. It starts with taking everything out, evaluating what you're working with, and putting back only what helps you thrive in your current season. We also talk about the Traffic Light Method for evaluating your commitments, how to talk about the mental load with your partner (and actually let some of it be carried by someone else), and pursuing clarity of purpose in all the incessant pinging of information  Quoted Jenna O'Brien from her Substack. While you're there, sign up for the Pretty Over Perfect Substack to get weekly updates! It's new and it's fun! Also quoted, Dust If You Mustby Rose MilliganDust if you must, but wouldn't it be betterTo paint a picture, or write a letter,Bake a cake, or plant a seed;Ponder the difference between want and need?Dust if you must, but there's not much time,With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb;Music to hear, and books to read;Friends to cherish, and life to lead.Dust if you must, but the world's out thereWith the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair;A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,This day will not come around again.Dust if you must, but bear in mind,Old age will come and it's not kind.And when you go (and go you must)You, yourself, will make more dustCome hang out! I can't wait to connect with you! @prettyoverperfect

In this reflective and practical episode of Breaking the Rules, the hosts unpack a phrase that shows up constantly in therapy rooms: “I don't feel ready.” What does it actually mean? Is readiness a feeling—or is it a decision we make in the presence of fear, uncertainty, and discomfort?Using OCD as the primary lens, this conversation explores how clients often wait for certainty, calm, or clarity before taking action—and how that waiting quietly reinforces avoidance. The discussion moves beyond symptom management and into the deeper work of distinguishing thoughts vs feelings, building emotional literacy, and helping clients move forward despite anxiety rather than waiting for it to disappear.This episode is especially valuable for clinicians working with ambivalence, treatment resistance, or clients who feel “stuck” before starting ERP or making meaningful behavioural change.

Why Smart People Believe: The Evidence That Changed Charles Murray's Mind Why do intelligent people believe in Christianity? Is faith something you feel—or something you can reason toward? In this episode, we explore the surprising intellectually rich faith journey of sociologist Charles Murray. We also examine Glenn Loury's own faith story, shaped within a church rich in emotion and community—yet ultimately challenged by unanswered intellectual questions. Together, these stories reveal a crucial truth: lasting, transformative Christian faith must engage the mind as much as the heart.

On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) evaluate the latest signings and trades, discuss their final listener league rosters, and breakdown FYPD ADP from 15 leagues, including non-FYPD players drafted.Topics Discussed:Super Bowl and Winter Olympics - 0:00Listener League Roster Analysis - 4:20Latest at Prospects Live - 14:16Trades and Signings - 16:49FYPD ADP Round 1 Analysis  - 33:32Tatsuya Imai (ADP: 1) (min: 1/max: 2)Kade Anderson (ADP: 3) (min: 1/max: 7)Liam Doyle (ADP: 6) (min: 1/max: 11)Jojo Parker (ADP: 6) (min: 2/max: 12)Eli Willits (ADP: 6) (min: 3/max: 10)Kazuma Okamoto (ADP: 6) (min: 2/max: 11)Munetaka Murakami (ADP: 7) (min: 1/max: 17)Dax Kilby (ADP: 9) (min: 3/max: 18)Ethan Conrad (ADP: 9) (min: 1/max: 19)Seth Hernandez (ADP: 10) (min: 5/max: 16)Kyson Witherspoon (ADP: 11) (min: 5/max: 17)Ethan Holliday (ADP: 11) (min: 2/max: 18)Round 1 Values - 39:19Taylor: Seth HernandezKyle: Dax KilbyRound 1 Fades - 43:19Taylor: Eli WillitsKyle: Ethan HollidayFYPD ADP Round 2 Analysis  - 47:33Aiva Arquette (ADP: 12)Jamie Arnold (ADP: 13)Luis Hernandez (ADP: 13)Steele Hall (ADP: 15)Gavin Fien (ADP: 16) Andrew Fischer (ADP: 19)Tyler Bremner (ADP: 21)Gage Wood (ADP: 21)Jace LaViolette (ADP: 22)Xavier Neyens (ADP: 23)Ethan Frey (ADP: 25)Kruz Schoolcraft (ADP: 26)Round 2 Values - 48:29Taylor: Jamie ArnoldKyle: Aiva ArquetteRound 2 Fades - 51:46Taylor: Steele HallKyle: Luis HernandezFYPD ADP Round 3 Analysis  - 56:06Ike Irish (ADP: 26)Billy Carlson (ADP: 27)Wandy Asigen (ADP: 28)Josh Hammond (ADP: 30)Charles Davalan (ADP: 31)Francisco Renteria (ADP: 31)Kayson Cunningham (ADP: 32)Angeibel Gomez (ADP: 34)Devin Taylor (ADP: 35)Johenssy Colome (ADP: 35)Daniel Pierce (ADP: 35)Brendan Summerhill (ADP: 36)Round 3 Values - 57:13Taylor: Josh HammondKyle: Devin TaylorRound 3 Fades - 59:41Taylor: Charles DavalanKyle: Daniel PierceFYPD ADP Round 4 Analysis  - 1:05:40Sean Gamble (ADP: 37)Wehiwa Aloy (ADP: 37)Fabricio Blanco (ADP: 38)Gavin Kilen (ADP: 40)Quentin Young (ADP: 40)Slater de Brun (ADP: 40)Nick Becker (ADP: 42)Sung Mun Song (ADP: 42)Josh Owens (ADP: 42)Jaden Fauske (ADP: 42)Brady Ebel (ADP: 42)Landon Harmon (ADP: 44)Round 4 Values - 1:06:33Taylor: Sean GambleKyle: Nick BeckerRound 4 Fades - 1:08:46Taylor: Gavin KilenKyle: Fabricio BlancoFYPD ADP Round 5 Analysis  - 1:12:23Riley Quick (ADP: 45)Anthony Eyanson (ADP: 46)Mitch Voit (ADP: 47)Marek Houston (ADP: 47)Zach Root (ADP: 48)Patrick Forbes (ADP: 49)Ryan Mitchell (ADP: 50)Aidan West (ADP: 50)Tim Piasentin (ADP: 50)Cam Cannarella (ADP: 51)Brandon Compton (ADP: 52)Marcus Phillips (ADP: 52)Round 5 Values - 1:13:19Taylor: Marcus PhillipsKyle: Mitch VoitRound 5 Fades - 1:15:02Taylor: Zach RootKyle: Cam CannarellaNon FYPD Pick Analysis  - 1:17:56Cody Ponce (ADP: 28) (9 drafts) (min: 8/max: 42)Luis De Leon (ADP: 65) (8 drafts) (min: 25/max: 236)Esmerlyn Valdez (ADP: 19) (6 drafts) (min: 1/max: 32)Kevin Defrank (ADP: 55) (5 drafts) (min: 33/max: 69) Ethan Pecko (ADP: 56) (5 drafts) (min: 42/max: 67)Bishop Letson (ADP: 56) (5 drafts) (min: 42/max: 68)Roldy Brito (ADP: 59) (5 drafts) (min: 31/max: 71)Bo Davidson (ADP: 29) (4 drafts) (min: 23/max: 36)Foster Griffin (ADP: 48) (4 drafts) (min: 28/max: 69)Jack Wenninger (ADP: 54) (4 drafts) (min: 45/max: 65)Christian Oppor (ADP: 55) (4 drafts) (min: 42/max: 70)Nathan Flewelling (ADP: 71) (4 drafts) (min: 48/max: 110)Non-FYPD Targets - 1:19:55Taylor: Bo DavidsonKyle: Jack WenningerNon-FYPD Fades - 1:22:48Taylor: Foster GriffinKyle: Nathan Flewelling*Send us an email to dynastybaseballpickups@gmail.com to have your question answered on a future episode of the podcast*

Sunday – 02/08/2026 – If God values the lost, so should we.

Burnout isn't always about working too hard—it's often about building a business that doesn't fit your real life. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf explores how to create alignment between ambition, family, and sustainable success. Yusuf is joined by Angelica Bryant, a system strategist, to break down why hustle culture fails so many women—and what to do instead. You'll learn how values-driven systems reduce chaos, protect your energy, and help you grow without sacrificing your relationships or peace. About the Guest: Angelica Bryant is a system strategist who helps women build life-first businesses that work with real-life responsibilities. She shares how early loss reshaped her priorities and why systems should be designed to adapt as life changes. Key Takeaways: Define your mission, vision, and values—and decide what they look like in action Stop saying yes to misaligned projects that create guilt and exhaustion Replace “hustle” with systems that simplify decisions and reduce daily chaos Design your workflows for change, because life and priorities will shift Treat setbacks as learning seasons, not personal failure Build a business model that supports family, energy, and long-term consistency How to Connect With the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinesslean     Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Running a home care agency shouldn't mean your agency runs you. In this episode, home care consultant and former agency owner Becky Reel shares how leaders can build an agency rooted in their values, with clear boundaries, a healthier culture, and clients and caregivers who actually fit. Becky breaks down why most owners get into home care in the first place, how things drift off-course, and the practical moves that bring you back to a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.What you'll learnThe 4 core motivations that bring people into home care (and why naming yours matters)How to stop letting clients and caregivers set your rules, rates, and policiesThe 80/20 reality: identifying the small set of clients or caregivers creating most of your headachesWhy “culture” isn't parties and posters, it's what caregivers say when you're not in the roomHow to reduce turnover by noticing early warning signs (tone shifts, call-offs, over-documenting, fading enthusiasm)How to scale culture as you grow by hiring on heart and values, not just industry experienceWhy narrowing your service area can sometimes help you grow fasterA story you won't forget Becky tells the powerful story of a hospice case where her team did the right thing even when it meant walking away from revenue, a decision that later generated significant growth through trust, reputation, and one unforgettable review. The lesson: revenue matters, but it can't be your only metric.Episode highlightsYour “why” isn't fluff. It's your decision filter for clients, caregivers, policies, and boundaries.You can't be everything to everyone. The more selective you get, the more sustainable (and often stronger) your agency becomes.Caregivers don't stay because of pay alone. Respectable wages matter, but retention comes from consistency, communication, and feeling genuinely supported.Support beats supervision. Checking in only when there's a scheduling problem is not leadership, it's chaos management.About Becky ReelBecky Reel is the founder of Reel Home Care Consulting and former owner of For Papa's Sake, a nationally recognized home care agency. She now works with private pay home care agencies to improve culture, operations, referrals, and long-term sustainability through coaching and small-group events.Resources and linksBecky's website: reelhomecareconsulting.comFollow Becky: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn (search “Becky Reel” / “Reel Home Care Consulting”)Call to actionBecky's book (March release)Borrowed Time: What Home Care Taught Me About Living A business book with memoir elements, written for agency owners and entrepreneurs who want to build something meaningful without losing themselves in the process.EventsDinner Series (Austin): February 22 Intimate, facilitated dinners for agency owners (20–25 people) designed for real conversation and peer support.Book launch party (Chicago): April 16 Details and tickets available on Becky's website.About the hostHosted by Kenneth Accardi of ANKOTA, supporting home care and HCBS organizations with tools that reduce admin burden and help teams stay focused on care.Podcast: Home Care Heroes and Day Service StarsHome Care Heroes and Day Service Stars is produced and sponsored by Ankota - If you provide services that enable older or disabled people to continue living at home , Ankota can provide you the software to successfully run your agency. Visit us at https://www.ankota.

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2894: Rachel Jones offers practical, compassionate guidance on raising children with minimalist values, emphasizing autonomy, emotional intelligence, and leading by example. Discover how small shifts in conversation, organization, and parental behavior can gently instill lifelong habits of simplicity and intentional living. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/raise-children-minimalist-preferences/ Quotes to ponder: "Talking is essential to decluttering because there is an emotional process that we have to go through as we get rid of things." "Don't go through stuff while they are away, don't toss the junky toys and papers without asking permission." "It's ok to get rid of an unfinished project if they took up knitting and got through 4 inches of a scarf before acknowledging that it frustrated them, give them permission to let things go."

We begin "The Way", the second chapter of "The Abolition of Man" where see how the arguments of Gaius and Titius lead to a breakdown in logic, virtue, and ultimately society itself![Show Notes]