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Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Ever wonder why you struggle to finish what you start? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li reveals the common reasons tasks remain unfinished—from distractions and overwhelm to the "murky middle" of messy projects. She shares practical strategies and mindset resets to help you finally close those open loops, boost your self-trust, and become someone who completes what matters most.Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:01:39 Importance and complexity of finishing tasks00:02:34 Reasons we don't finish things00:03:33 Team dynamics and "open loops"00:04:36 The messy “middle” of a task00:05:20 Decluttering as an example of losing momentum00:06:55 Difficulty reorienting after distraction00:07:15 Concrete techniques: lists, brain dumps00:08:17 Timers and music for focus00:09:35 Subtle factors in finishing projects00:10:25 Allowing yourself to be a beginner00:12:01 The importance of strategic rest00:13:18 Commitment and honest self-assessment00:14:49 Strengthening the value of the end goal00:15:57 Visualizing the finished result00:16:49 Practicing the identity of an accomplished person00:18:02 Quick summary of core strategies00:19:20 Invitation to connect and further resources00:20:08 Closing remarksTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/finishedTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

What happens when the thing you're most afraid of is also the thing that gives your life the most meaning?Matt Bromley chases storms for a living. Literally.He tracks weather systems forming across the globe, and when the wave looks big enough, he flies in, straps on an inflation vest, and paddles into waves three to seven storeys tall.Besides getting all the titles you can imagine in the Big Surfer World - Matt spent almost 20 years learning how to work with fear instead of around it to unlock more of his potential in this life.In this episode, Matt takes us inside the mind of someone whose "office" can genuinely kill him — and the mental training that makes that survivable, and even purposeful. We talk about:

In this episode we share our insights on aiming techniques for archery, whether you're hunting or shooting targets. This episode covers systematic methods, equipment considerations, and how to adapt your aiming system to different scenarios to improve accuracy.In this episode:The importance of a consistent aiming system for accuracyDifferences between hunting and target archery aiming methodsHow equipment choices like peep size and sighting systems influence aimingAdjustments for shooting angles, distances, and environmental variablesCommon mistakes and how to correct them for better impactThe role of mental focus, breathing, and technique during an aiming shotPractical tips for practicing aiming in various hunting setupsThe significance of actually analyzing shot impacts and adjusting accordinglyTimestamps:02:19 - Target shooters vs. hunters: aiming differences04:23 - The big drift when switching from static to 3D and hunting scenarios06:17 - How mechanics and consistency impact aiming accuracy08:12 - Common aiming mistakes during hunting setups09:47 - Gravity effects when aiming up or down11:33 - How to align your sight or pin effectively14:06 - Multiple sight setups and choosing your aiming method16:53 - Proper peep size for visibility and accuracy in low light18:32 - The importance of method consistency and avoiding switching aiming techniques20:07 - Adjusting your aim after drawing and during aiming process23:33 - Key focus points: bubble and target focus24:23 - The importance of focusing on the target versus the pin26:23 - Picking a specific spot on the target or animal28:02 - Watching the arrow in flight to confirm your aim29:40 - Common aiming issues in high-stress hunting scenarios32:39 - The effects of pin alignment and aiming distractions34:38 - Visualizing the arrow's path with a target ball analogy37:03 - Calculating angles for optimal shot placement38:09 - Practicing shooting from various hunting positions40:04 - Consistent step-by-step aiming process for reliable results42:25 - The significance of matching practice conditions to real hunting scenarios43:22 - Effects of glasses, sunglasses, and eye protection on aiming48:16 - Maintaining consistent sighting and aiming systems over time50:31 - Special event announcements and niche gear like challenge coins52:30 - Upcoming podcast topics including releases and equipment choices54:41 - Final reminders for upcoming archery events and coaching opportunitiesOur next event at the shop will be Tomorrow July 11th. We will be setting up sight tapes using precision cut and the lab radar absolutely free, as well as doing some coaching and lots of other one on one instruction. Email or call the shop for more information:SilverBirchArchery - (570) 491-8166113 Rt 6, Milford, Pennsylvania 18337Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 6:30pmSunday: 12pm - 5pmDon't forget to subscribe and leave comments. Your progress begins with deliberate practice and a calm mind. Reach out for coaching, training, or just to share your journey!Here are some links to stay up to date with us:Our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/highpowerarcheryMy facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/AngelGarciaArcheryCoachHigh Power Archery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highpowerarchery/Jonathan's Instagram:@silverbirch_viking

In this episode: guided meditation, visualizing an ideal day, setting an intention with Adam CoelhoEpisode SummaryA short guided meditation recorded with the Mindful FIRE Legends community. You'll start by settling into the body and breath, noticing how you're arriving, and practicing returning kindly when the mind wanders. Then you'll shift into a visualization: imagine an ideal day where you're financially independent and free to choose how you spend your time. You'll explore what you're doing, who you're with, and how you want to feel—then close by choosing one small intention to live into today.Resources & Books MentionedFree Envisioning Guide - mindfulfire.org/startJoin Mindful FIRE Legends - MindfulFIRE.org/joinKey TakeawaysUse three deep breaths to arrive, then “begin again” each time distraction appears.“Financial independence” can be used as a visualization container to explore values, not just numbers.Make the ideal day vivid by tracking sensations: where you are, who you're with, and how you feel.End with one concrete intention: a single action you can try today that aligns with the vision.PS: Introducing the…

Have you been setting the bar impossibly high for yourself today? When we fall short of perfection, that voice inside can quickly turn sharp, critical, and unkind. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a powerful 10-minute mindfulness session dedicated to silencing the inner critic and regulating your nervous system.Discover how to harness the power of the extended exhale to signal safety to your body, let go of stress, and gently reset your mental state. Whether you are coping with a panic attack, daily stress, or high standards that leave you feeling overwhelmed, this session offers a gentle space to breathe, release self-criticism, and return to a place of kindness.Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Confronting the Impossibly High Bar & Your Inner Critic00:39 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin Hewlett01:34 – The Power of the Exhale: Shifting the Nervous System to Safety02:03 – Guided Deep Breathing Exercise for Stress Release03:04 – Visualizing the Color of Tension and Leaving It Behind04:37 – 5 Powerful Affirmations for Being Present07:40 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier, Imperfect Life09:08 – Bringing Awareness Back to the Present Moment09:32 – Final Insights & How to Overcome Darker Moments10:24 – Brand Sign-off: A Daily Mirror PracticeToday's AffirmationsRepeat these internally or softly on your lips to help them sink into your body:"I am doing the best I can with what I have today, and that is genuinely enough.""I release the need to be perfect. I choose instead to be present.""I speak to myself with the same kindness I would offer someone I love.""Falling short does not make me less. It makes me human, and being human is the whole point.""Today, I begin again—not from failure, but from experience."3 Daily Caring Tips for Self-Compassion1. Catch the Critic: The next time your inner voice turns harsh, pause and ask, "Would I say this to a friend?" If the answer is no, rewrite it in your mind using a gentler tone.2. Lower the Bar (Just for Today): Choose one heavy burden on your to-do list and consciously decide it can wait, be changed, or be dropped entirely. Permission to be imperfect is wisdom, not failure.3. Name One Thing You Actually Did: Stop focusing on what you missed. Count the small wins—getting up, showing up, breathing, or making a cup of tea for someone else. They all count.Go Deeper: The Anxiety Circuit Breaker CourseIf you are ready to stop just managing your anxiety and truly want to understand its root causes, the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course is waiting for you.Built upon the exact clinical hypnotherapy techniques Martin has used to help thousands of frontline patients, this online course features five profound clinical sessions designed to rewire your response to panic, fear, and stress.

Healthcare organizations face growing pressure to modernize clinical systems while defending against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. In this episode, host Kim Coombes is joined by Connection Security Center of Excellence experts John Chirrillo and Rob Di Girolamo to discuss Ripple Security Logic, a framework for understanding and managing risk across today's highly connected healthcare environments. The conversation explores the interconnected relationships between endpoints, medical devices, networks, cloud platforms, identities, and clinical workflows. Hear from our experts as they discuss how XDR-powered observability, Zero Trust principles, AI-driven analytics, and resilience-focused strategies can help healthcare organizations reduce risk, strengthen threat detection, and support better patient outcomes. Moderator: Kimberlee Coombes, Security Solution Architect, Connection Guest: John Chirillo, Principal Security Architect, Connection Guest: Rob Di Girolamo, Senior Security Architect, Connection Show Notes (0:00) - Welcome and episode overview: Healthcare cybersecurity and Ripple Security (1:02) - How Ripple Security changes organizational thinking about cybersecurity (2:00) - Interconnected ecosystem of healthcare data and devices (2:57) - Visualizing ripple effects on patient care and organizational risks (3:27) - The number of connected devices per hospital bed (4:26) - Growth of attack surface with connected medical devices (5:24) - Importance of endpoint security and XDR's role in healthcare (6:22) - How XDR correlates telemetry for threat detection (7:20) - The critical role of observability versus simple data collection (8:45) - Distinguishing noise from signals using context-aware observability (10:10) - Significance of XDR in managing healthcare's vast device ecosystem (11:37) - Visibility challenges in healthcare networks and XDR's benefits (13:01) - Faster detection and response through integrated telemetry (14:50) - The importance of east-west traffic monitoring and network segmentation (17:37) - Redefining perimeter security in a remote and cloud-enabled world (20:03) - Combating alert fatigue with AI-driven analytics (21:55) - Security considerations for cloud adoption in healthcare (25:08) - Impact of breaches and costs on healthcare organizations (26:04) - Building resilience as a core component of cybersecurity strategy (28:24) - Aligning security with business resilience and clinical continuity (29:21) - Final thoughts: Trust, resilience, and proactive cybersecurity planning

If your mind feels like it has fifty tabs open and the noise of the world is trapped in your chest, it is time to hit the reset button. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond simple relaxation to perform a manual override on your stress response. Join Martin for a dedicated 10-minute anxiety reset designed to transition you from "threat mode" into a sanctuary of calm.This session focuses on practical somatic grounding to help you manage the physical and mental toll of a busy life. By utilizing the 4-2-6 Vagus Nerve rhythm, we send a biological signal of safety to your nervous system, allowing you to release digital fatigue and unburden your shoulders. Whether you are struggling with panic attack symptoms, chronic overwhelm, or morning anxiety, this guided meditation provides a mental sanctuary for total peace of mind.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Hitting the Reset Button on Overwhelm00:47 – Addressing the Somatic Load & Vagus Nerve Activation01:38 – The 4-2-6 Breathing Technique for Instant Calm02:58 – Visualizing the Summer Sunshine & Digital Fatigue Release03:22 – Creating Your Mental Sanctuary (The Glass Sphere)04:48 – Grounding Affirmations for Mental Clarity08:48 – 3 Daily Caring Tips: Peripheral Gaze & Tech Fasts10:12 – Closing: Sharing the Fold of KindnessAffirmations for GroundingRepeat these internally to anchor yourself to the present moment:"I am the calm center of my own life regardless of the noise outside.""I am safe, I am centered, and I am grounded in this moment.""My thoughts are temporary mental events, not facts that control me.""I release the digital spiral and reclaim my mental clarity.""I am resilient and I have the tools to handle whatever comes my way."3 Daily Caring Tips for OverwhelmIntegrate these micro-respites into your daily routine to maintain your reset:The Peripheral Gaze: If you feel overwhelmed, soften your focus to see the far edges of your vision to shift your brain out of a high-alert state.The 2-Minute Tech Fast: Every few hours, step away from all screens for 120 seconds for a manual override for your attention.Leverage AI for Mental Load: Use AI tools to handle heavy lifting like meal planning or drafting emails to protect your restorative sleep architecture.Support the TribeIf this session helped you find your center, please subscribe and share it with just one person who may be struggling with the noise today. Your shares help us grow this fold of kindness and reach those who need it most. For more tools to combat anxious thoughts, visit the Anxiety Breaker Course at calminganxiety.fm.Take care, smile often, and to your soul be kind.

Zach sits down with Frannie and Danny, a married couple and wellness practitioners based in Florida who run an energy center in Palm Beach Gardens and lead workshops rooted in trauma recovery, energy work, and conscious relationship practices. Both come from what Frannie calls "war zones." Danny grew up in Israel with an Egyptian-French mother. Frannie was raised in Canada by Holocaust survivors, kept her Jewish identity secret, and spent decades working through what she describes as inherited PTSD. Their life together, and the tools they use to sustain it, form the backbone of this conversation.What emerges is a vivid picture of what intentional partnership looks like in practice: morning hugs with spoken affirmations customized to each other's tender spots, humming exercises to shift body chemistry in real time, inner child meditations done side by side, and a shared commitment to flooding the end of every day with joy and laughter before sleep. Danny talks candidly about going from hot-headed and heavy to lighter in every sense over the past six months. Frannie traces the roots of that transformation to the willingness to stop fighting your old story and start feeling a new one.The conversation goes deeper when Zach asks about the "woo-woo" question and Frannie's answer grounds all of it: the quantum field, nitric oxide, vagal nerve activation, heart-brain coherence. None of this is fringe anymore. It is the science behind why these practices work. And when she walks through the inner child work she and Danny do together, including forgiving the inner children of parents who caused harm, something clicks about why this couple carries so little weight for people who came from so much pain.Key TakeawaysWars between people, and within relationships, often begin with a war inside the self. Healing starts with learning to love who you are.Affirmations work best when they are personalized to your actual vulnerable spots, not generic positivity scripts.A daily heart-to-heart hug of over a minute creates measurable physiological shifts in the body. It is not sentimental. It is chemical.Humming is an ancient, science-backed tool for stress regulation. Exhaling on the word "home" activates nitric oxide and the vagus nerve throughout the body.Shame is often the hidden block that keeps people from changing their story. It is not about accountability. It is about the fear that if you could have shifted sooner, you wasted time.Inner child work is not just about forgiving yourself. Visualizing your parents as innocent children who only wanted love is one of the most effective ways to release intergenerational resentment.Affirmations require emotional alignment, not just words. The mind and the emotion have to move together, or the words are just noise.Ending your day on purpose: choosing funny, light, joyful content before sleep is a form of nervous system hygiene, not just a preference.Guest InfoFrannie Sheridan Wellness practitioner, performer, storyteller, and workshop facilitator specializing in stress management, inherited trauma recovery, inner child work, and humming-based somatic techniques. Originally from Canada, raised by Holocaust survivors. Decades of international work in healing and performance. Recipient of multiple Mayoral Awards and accolades.Book: I Tried to Be Normal, But It Was Taken (Kindle version now available on Amazon; audiobook coming July via ACX/Amazon) Amazon link: https://a.co/d/03D3L5zR Companion guide: The Post-Traumatic Joy Overload Playbook (32 actionable stress management techniques) Website: franniesheridan.com All social links: linktr.ee/StressBUSTERHumFESTDannyCo-facilitator and Frannie's husband of twenty-plus years. Background in business; grew up in Israel. Co-leads workshops and runs Loving Light Regeneration (lovinglightregeneration.com), a holistic light frequency center in Palm Beach Gardens, with Frannie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dear Dave, My fiancée and I are getting married in a few months. Everything seems great between us, except when it comes to money and finances. She's not a big spender, but not long after we got engaged, she said she wants me to manage the money and make all the financial decisions. It seems to me that married couples should make decisions together. Do you have any advice on how I should approach her about this? Benjamin Dear Benjamin, First off, congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I hope you two will have long and happy lives together. Many marriage... Article Link

Have you checked off all the boxes of conventional success but still find yourself quietly asking, "Is this it?"In this episode, host Kimberly sits down with Meghan DeFord—speaker, coach, host of the Wait! What Do You Do Again? podcast, and founder of DeFord Coaching and Consulting. Meghan shares her powerful journey from leading multimillion-dollar nonprofit campaigns to confronting a sudden life upheaval during COVID, including an unexpected layoff and divorce. Together, Kimberly and Meghan explore how societal conditioning traps us on a consumer-driven hamster wheel, why women specifically face intense pressure to perform for others, and how you can use curiosity and core values as a compass to stop performing your life and start authentically living it.Key TakeawaysThe "Surface-Level" Trap: We often hide our true feelings behind generic answers like "I'm good" or find ourselves constantly chasing the next consumer milestone (a new house, a vacation) without stopping to check how we actually feel.Worth vs. Productivity: Societal and systemic formatting conditions women from a young age to tie their self-worth to how productive they can be for other people, leading to persistent imposter syndrome even at the highest levels of success.Perceived vs. Real Restrictions: While life brings real logistical and financial boundaries, we frequently talk ourselves out of tracking new paths due to perceived stories and boundaries we've built in our own heads.Values as a Compass: Aligning your daily schedule with your core values—rather than an imaginary societal timeline—makes decision-making cleaner, easier, and inherently more fulfilling.The Power of the Reframe: Shifting from self-criticism to a mindset of curiosity allows us to transform minor daily mistakes (like forgetting something or letting food spoil) into simple, stress-free learning experiences.Episode Highlights & Timestamps[00:00:00] – IntroductionKimberly introduces Meghan DeFord and frames the core theme of the show: breaking free from a life that looks great on paper to build one that actually feels like ours.[00:03:55] – Meghan's Personal ReckoningMeghan opens up about her personal turning point during COVID, navigating a sudden divorce and unexpected career layoff while managing a depression diagnosis, forcing her to rediscover who she was outside of her career title.[00:10:45] – The Conditioning of Women & The C-SuiteA deep dive into why women consistently deprioritize their own desires. Meghan reflects on her time working with C-suite executives and the discrepancy in how ambitious mothers are perceived versus their male peers.[00:22:00] – Overcoming the Immediate "No"Meghan shares a practical story about designing a personal Q1/Q2 "business retreat" at home, illustrating how to identify the "why" underneath a dream when a massive expense (like jetting off to Europe) isn't realistic.[00:26:40] – Mapping Your ValuesMeghan breaks down her foundational coaching practice: selecting top core values from a list of 100 to guide your calendar and intentions. She shares her personal top five: Authenticity, Adventure, Optimism, Belonging, and Impact.[00:34:20] – The Grape ReframeA humorous look at mindset work in daily life—how cleaning rotten grapes out of the fridge shifted from a moment of self-judgment to a simple note on weekly grocery habits.[00:36:00] – Visualizing the Audacious FutureKimberly and Meghan walk through a future-self visualization exercise. Kimberly shares her dream of a private beach cabin for her grandkids, and Meghan reveals her five-year dream of hosting international retreats for women in Italy or Spain.[00:49:15] – Closing Thoughts: Fall in Love with Your LifeMeghan reminds listeners that choosing intentionality doesn't mean you have to throw a grenade at your current life—it can start as simply as trying a new restaurant or adjusting your morning alarm.Connect with Our Guesthttps://www.megdeford.com/Podcast: Wait! What Do You Do Again?Socials: @megdefordJoin the conversation: Come hang out with us in the Living the Good Life Facebook community for:Episode previewsBonus contentGuest Q&A opportunitiesA community of people choosing to live with more intention and joyJoin the Living the Good Life FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LTGLCommunityEvery episode proudly sponsored by http://SwitchtoUSAMade.comContact Kimberly Henrie at https://livingthegoodlife.us/If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to leave a review or share it with someone who might need a little nudge toward their own version of the good life.

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features Jacob LaBouliere, USA Volleyball's next big blocker -- and we mean BIG blocker -- who has already made a quick name for himself both on the AVP and Beach Pro Tour. They're talking: Where LaBouliere just appeared from How he gave up a good job as an electrical engineer to pursue professional beach volleyball Studying under Chase Budinger and others in the USA Volleyball pipeline while he's nursing an injury His goals for beach volleyball and where he wants the game to take him And a whole lot more! Chapters with Jacob LaBouliere 00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter 05:35 Injury and Recovery Journey 10:40 Overcoming Health Challenges 12:34 Training and Performance Insights 18:51 Navigating the Competitive Landscape 22:06 The Power of Visualization in Sports 25:05 Experiencing Pressure in Competitive Environments 31:56 Defining Success: Championships vs. Olympics 35:21 The Journey of a World-Class Athlete 39:00 Mastering the Art of Blocking in Volleyball 45:42 The Art of Blocking in Volleyball 47:59 Strategies for Effective Defense 50:27 The Importance of Timing and Positioning 53:02 Visualizing the Game: Anticipation and Reaction 55:57 Practicing for Success: The Role of Drills 59:59 Navigating Injury and Recovery 01:02:00 Building Relationships in the Sport SHOOTS! We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! Get 25 PERCENT off and FREE SHIPPING on all Mikasa products with our code, SANDCAST and play with the ball. played with the best in the game. Head to Mikasa's website and get your bag of balls today! Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  Want SANDCAST merch? We got you covered. Check it out here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit JoeyRosenfeld.com

This episode, concept illustrator Fernando Acosta is here to talk all things Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Discussion topics may include: finding the right look for Thalia's tree, the process behind concept art, illustrating Polyphemus' island, the brilliance of Production Designer Dan Hennah, and taking inspiration from the books as you go.Check out Fernando's work on Percy & more here: https://www.facosta.com/#/percy-jackson/Check us out on Patreon to submit questions for future interviews and to get exclusive episodes, cut material, art previews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MonsterDonutPodcastHave a question? Want to contribute your own analysis? Feel like arguing? Email monsterdonutpodcast@gmail.com.Come say hi and check out the sketches Phoebe made this episode on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok! @PJOPod on all platforms.Find our new Monster Donut merch here!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsterdonut/explore.More information on the show can be found at https://www.monsterdonutpodcast.com/THEME SONG:"The Mask of Sorokin," music and arrangement by Dan CordeGuitars - Dan CordeBass - Quinten MetkeDrums - Todd CummingsRecorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd CummingsOUTRO MUSIC:"Shadow Run," music and arrangement by Dan CordeGuitars - Dan CordeBass - Quinten MetkeDrums - Todd CummingsRecorded, mixed, & mastered by Todd Cummings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Rose Skeeters explores the emotional landscape of recovering from borderline personality disorder, emphasizing hope, resilience, and actionable mental health strategies. Whether you're just starting or navigating the challenging middle phases, this talk offers practical insights and reassurance for creating a meaningful life.Andrew Huberman Physiological Sigh Clip Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To schedule with Jay, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gift cards now available for purchase here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Navigating the pain of creating a life worth living after diagnosis00:25 - The importance of mentalization and upcoming expert episode00:45 - The emotional spiral of self-awareness and re-establishing identity01:14 - Understanding the borderline brain's craving for significance and certainty01:44 - The uncertainty involved in building a new life and redefinition of self02:01 - Reestablishing your identity amidst fear and change02:17 - Moving forward with big life decisions despite fears02:36 - Encouragement: your progress isn't regression—hope exists03:03 - The imagery of falling off a cliff and grabbing branches03:57 - Practical mindfulness: deep breathing and physiological sigh04:26 - Using DBT skills: grounding and checking the facts05:52 - Challenging catastrophizing thoughts with facts and interpretation06:45 - Identifying and reframing emotional responses07:14 - Moving out of chaos into order, acceptance of fears08:06 - Moving from black-and-white thinking to balanced perspective08:34 - Moving from uncertainty to acceptance in a new environment09:07 - Challenging judgments and allowing space for emotions10:07 - Recognizing control and agency in life choices11:25 - Managing assumptions and fear through perspective shifts12:15 - The importance of small, manageable actions to influence outcomes13:24 - Problem-solving and resilience in the face of setbacks14:17 - Visualizing positive outcomes and coping with catastrophes15:15 - Acceptance of outcomes, including setbacks or failures16:12 - Checking the appropriateness of emotional responses17:04 - Affirmation of hope and non-linear growth in recovery17:41 - Final words: you're not alone, and your worth is inherent

How do we shift the role of teachers from passive curriculum implementers to active classroom architects? This week on Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer is joined by K-12 math teacher and author Jim Gaona Ellis on the day his new book drops: Educators as Designers: The Hidden Architecture of Learning. Drawing from his unique background transitioning from an architecture student to a global educator across Phoenix, Madrid, and Vienna, Jim brings a fresh, human-centered lens to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We dive deep into the real-world application of design thinking in the classroom, moving past rigid checklists to focus heavily on the actual problems students face. Key Insights: Deconstructing "Hostile Design" in Schools: Jim explains how hostile urban architecture (like park benches built to deter the unhoused) mirrors common school punishments—such as stripping away a student's lunch period for missing homework. We discuss how these reactions merely mask symptoms rather than addressing root causes like student confusion or forgetfulness. High-Tech vs. No-Tech Classroom Tools: We look at how Jim pairs digital platforms like Desmos to illustrate the immense scale of scientific notation with his absolute favorite tool: a massive, double-page whiteboard that fosters democratic, collaborative learning. AI and the "Illusion of Learning": Recording in 2026, we tackle the double-edged sword of the AI revolution. Jim envisions a massive upside where backend AI instantly identifies learning differences like dyslexia and dynamically adjusts workloads on a slider scale. However, we weigh this against the front-end risk of cognitive offloading, which can rob students of critical thinking and create a false sense of academic progress. Rejecting "Solution Salesmanship": Rather than treating educators as a passive market for pre-packaged tech tools, we advocate for an industry-wide return to respecting teachers as creative thought partners who co-design learning experiences directly with their students. Embracing the Constraints: From navigating shifting cultural norms to managing the industrial "cells and bells" physical structure of school buildings, Jim shares how treating systemic limitations as design puzzles is the ultimate key to teacher longevity and instructional growth. Subscribe to Trending in Ed on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite RSS player so you never miss a forward-thinking conversation like this one! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and welcoming Jim Gaona Ellis 01:30 - Jim's global journey: Transitioning from architecture to teaching in Phoenix, Madrid, and Vienna 03:30 - What inspired the book and expanding on traditional UDL frameworks 06:30 - Understanding "hostile design" in urban spaces and its parallels in modern classrooms 11:00 - The state of AI in 2026: Automatic backend accommodations vs. the front-end "illusion of learning" 16:30 - Moving past educational "solution salesmanship" to truly respect and empower teachers 20:00 - Classrooms in action: Visualizing data with Desmos vs. the democratic power of whiteboards 22:30 - Overcoming the industrial "cells and bells" model through thoughtful classroom experimentation 30:30 - Final takeaways: How to embrace systemic constraints as a learning designer

What do you do when everything is on the line?In this powerful episode of High Performance Parenting, Chrissy, Abby, and Bella Francis share lessons learned from competing at District Tennis Championships and qualifying for State. From heartbreaking losses to pressure-packed matches, they reveal how mindset, resilience, confidence, recovery, and family support helped them persevere through one of the toughest weeks of their athletic careers.Parents will discover practical ways to help children overcome setbacks, manage pressure, and develop the mental toughness needed to succeed in sports, school, faith, and life.Whether your child is an athlete or simply facing challenges in life, this episode offers valuable lessons on confidence, perseverance, and choosing growth over fear.In This Episode:✔ Handling disappointment after losses✔ Building confidence under pressure✔ Learning resilience through competition✔ Playing sports with siblings and teamwork✔ Physical and mental recovery strategies✔ Visualizing success before it happens✔ Why mindset determines outcomesSubscribe for more faith-centered parenting strategies that help families raise champion children in a crazy world.(00:00) A Match That Changed Everything(01:14) Welcome to High Performance Parenting(01:55) Lessons From District Tennis(03:00) The Challenge of District Competition(04:15) Playing Doubles With Siblings(05:25) Learning Teamwork Under Pressure(06:05) Chrissy's District Journey(07:10) Confidence Changes Performance(07:55) Life Lessons From Losing(08:45) Choosing Your Response(10:35) Recovering Between Matches(11:25) Physical and Mental Recovery(12:00) Visualizing Success(13:25) Family Support and Preparation(14:10) Part 2 Preview: State Championships

Pure positive thinking sounds harmless, but what if it's the reason you keep failing on the goals you care about most?I'm Angela Shurina, and I'm unpacking a counterintuitive finding from motivation research: when we only fantasize about future success, our bodies can relax as if the win already happened, which makes needed effort less likely. We dig into Gabrielle Oettingen's work on the science of motivation and the practical technique called mental contrasting. You'll learn how to visualize a goal in a way that actually increases follow-through. This approach applies to weight loss, fitness, career growth, exams, interviews, personal finance, and any long-term goal that demands consistency. I also share stories that make the point real, from learning rollerblading through repeated falls to the “cost of getting lean” and the trade-offs behind visible abs. The big takeaway is simple: match the price with the prize, so setbacks stop feeling like surprises and start feeling like part of the plan.If this helps, subscribe, share it with one person who feels stuck, and leave a rating or review so more people can find the show.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Fixation on Histology: A New Approach to Visualizing Blood-Brain Barrier Penetration Written based on an article published in the Journal of Histotechnology To read the full article, click here. 

Escape to the enchanting shores of Belle Isle en Mer, a picturesque island nestled off the western coast of France. With its rugged beauty and refreshing cool climate, this small haven beckons you to immerse yourself in tranquility. As I paint a vivid portrait of this captivating destination, allow yourself to surrender to relaxation and drift into a peaceful slumber. Prepare your cherished pillow and nestle into your ideal position, feeling the cozy embrace of comfort enveloping you. Let the essence of Belle Isle en Mer transport you to a dreamlike state, where worries fade away and serenity takes hold.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/find-your-daily-calm/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Craig Carton and Big Mac analyze the Knicks' resilient Game 1 victory over the Spurs, praising Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson for their closing efforts. They dismiss early criticism from figures like Skip Bayless while Carton recounts a humorous mishap with menopausal edibles. The conversation also explores the emotional weight of a potential New York championship and the staggering cost of NBA Finals tickets. 01:25 - Knicks Claim Game 1 Victory 05:15 - Towns and Brunson Impact 10:15 - Dealing with Media Critics 14:15 - The Obnoxious Fan Reality 17:20 - Carton's Gummy Mistake 22:10 - Debunking Small Guard Narrative 26:40 - Betting Odds and Underdogs 32:45 - MSG Atmosphere and OG Shot 38:55 - Visualizing the Final Buzzer 43:20 - Finals Ticket Prices Soar

Are you feeling "on edge," disconnected, or physically tense? Today's episode is a direct invitation to come home to yourself. In just 10 minutes, we use a targeted body scan to calm your nervous system, helping you move from a state of "bracing" into deep nervous system regulation.What You'll Learn in This SessionPhysiological Sighing: A clinical-grade "hack" to lower cortisol in seconds.Somatic Grounding: Techniques to anchor your awareness and create a felt sense of safety.Vagus Nerve Activation: How to use your breath to signal peace to your brain.The Gift of Presence: A guided journey to honor exactly who you are, without the need to "fix" anything.Timestamps for Navigation0:00 – Why feeling safe in your body is the first step to recovery.1:18 – The Physiological Sigh: Your fastest tool for down-regulation.2:10 – Beginning the 10-Minute Body Scan (Feet to Hips).5:50 – Visualizing your internal sanctuary and vagus nerve reset.8:40 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for mental fitness.9:50 – Integration and coming back to the room.Resources & LinksMaster the Course: Deepen your journey at CalmingAnxiety.fm.Podcast Website: Find full transcripts and more "Anxiety Breaker" resources here.Support the Show: If this helped you find peace, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps this "Little Acorn" grow.

When a panic attack hits, the hardest thing in the world is to believe it will pass. Your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, and your brain is screaming danger. But I want you to hear me clearly: It will pass. It always passes.In this 10-minute episode, we break down the physiology of panic and use a simple, clinically proven breathing reset to step on your nervous system's brake pedal.

What if there was literally a plastic spoon's worth of microplastics sitting inside your brain right now? In this jaw-dropping and deeply urgent solo episode, Darin Olien breaks down the newest science on microplastics, nanoplastics, brain accumulation, neuroinflammation, endocrine disruption, and the rapidly escalating contamination of the human body. Referencing groundbreaking new research published in Nature Medicine and newly launched U.S. government initiatives, Darin exposes how plastics are no longer just an environmental issue—they are now a human biology issue. From nanoplastics crossing the blood-brain barrier to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA, PFAS, and phthalates accumulating in tissues, placentas, and testes, this episode explores the shocking implications of modern plastic exposure—and, more importantly, what practical steps you can take immediately to reduce your risk.     What You'll Learn The shocking new study finding microplastics in 100% of healthy human brains Why the average brain may now contain roughly a plastic spoon's worth of plastic How nanoplastics cross the blood-brain barrier The alarming connection between microplastics and dementia research Why plastics are not biologically inert substances The endocrine-disrupting chemicals hitchhiking on microplastics How bottled water, tea bags, coffee pods, and heated plastics dramatically increase exposure The role of PFAS, BPA, phthalates, and flame retardants in human health decline Why reverse osmosis filtration is one of the most effective protective tools Practical ways to reduce microplastic exposure immediately     Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis wellness paint and indoor air toxicity 00:00:57 – Conventional paints, endocrine disruptors, and off-gassing chemicals 00:01:24 – VOC-free mineral paints and PFAS-free home environments 00:01:55 – Fire resistance, sustainability, and Cradle to Cradle certification 00:02:53 – Why the products surrounding us matter biologically 00:03:23 – New study finds microplastics in 100% of healthy human brains 00:03:44 – The U.S. government launches a $144 million microplastics initiative 00:03:52 – Visualizing a plastic spoon's worth of plastic in the brain 00:04:22 – The Nature Medicine findings explained 00:04:40 – Dementia brains containing dramatically more plastic accumulation 00:04:47 – Why this study is not "internet noise" 00:05:07 – Dr. Matthew Campen and the University of New Mexico research 00:05:15 – The STOMP program: Systemic Targeting of Microplastics 00:05:45 – From environmental issue to "inside your body" crisis 00:06:01 – What listeners will learn and actionable solutions 00:06:21 – Breaking down the Campen study in detail 00:06:38 – Gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis explained 00:06:50 – Roughly seven grams of plastic found in average brains 00:07:09 – Brain tissue containing more plastic than liver or kidneys 00:07:21 – Dementia brains showing 10x more plastic concentration 00:07:28 – Nanoplastics crossing the blood-brain barrier 00:07:42 – The alarming acceleration of accumulation rates 00:08:03 – Healthy brains vs diseased brains and microplastic prevalence 00:08:24 – The unanswered question: dose and biological effect 00:08:40 – Correlation vs causation and scientific uncertainty 00:09:06 – Why the trend itself is deeply concerning 00:09:23 – Plastic accumulation in blood vessel walls and immune cells 00:09:46 – Chronic neuroinflammation and cognitive decline 00:09:56 – Plastics carrying phthalates, BPA, PFAS, and flame retardants 00:10:08 – Endocrine disruption and hormone interference 00:10:19 – Plastics found in placentas and testes 00:10:31 – "Structural pollution of the human body" 00:10:52 – The plastic industry externalizing costs onto humanity 00:10:58 – Practical steps listeners can take immediately 00:11:02 – Why bottled water may be a major source of nanoplastics 00:11:28 – Reverse osmosis filtration and reducing exposure 00:11:46 – AquaTru systems and affordable filtration solutions 00:12:09 – Sponsor: Shakeology and nutrient density 00:13:58 – Stop heating food in plastic immediately 00:14:17 – Heat dramatically increasing microplastic transfer into food 00:14:31 – Switching to glass, stainless steel, and ceramic containers 00:14:50 – Dangerous recycling codes and plastic leaching 00:15:13 – The hidden plastic problem inside tea bags 00:15:27 – One tea bag releasing billions of microplastics into tea 00:15:50 – Why Darin says to ditch plastic tea bags completely 00:16:02 – Loose leaf tea and stainless steel infusers 00:16:14 – Coffee pod machines and heated plastics under pressure 00:16:26 – Safer coffee alternatives: French press and pour-over 00:16:38 – Fiber helping bind and eliminate particulate matter 00:17:00 – Sweating, exercise, and toxin mobilization 00:17:22 – Polyphenols and antioxidant-rich foods 00:17:42 – Broccoli sprouts, sulforaphane, and glutathione support 00:18:24 – Omega-3s and reducing neuroinflammation 00:18:34 – The plastic industry's "safe and recyclable" narrative 00:18:58 – Comparing plastics to tobacco and PFAS deception 00:19:16 – Disposable convenience culture and "fatal conveniences" 00:19:45 – The simplest immediate change: replacing tea bags 00:20:10 – Taking sovereignty back through everyday choices 00:20:34 – Patreon deep dives and continuing the conversation 00:20:53 – "Your body is not a landfill" 00:21:08 – Why small daily choices compound biologically 00:21:22 – Final reflections and closing thoughts     Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "Microplastics are no longer just floating in oceans or polluting landfills—they are accumulating inside human beings. Inside our brains. Inside our blood vessels. Inside unborn children. But while the scale of the problem is staggering, the solution begins with everyday choices. What you drink from. What you heat your food in. What you filter. What you buy. Your body is not a landfill—and reclaiming your health starts with refusing to treat it like one."     Bibliography/Sources Primary Scientific Studies Bornstein, S. R., et al. (2025). Therapeutic apheresis: A promising method to remove microplastics? Brain Medicine . https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12162106/ Campen, M., et al. (2025). Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains. Nature Medicine . https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11100893/ Campen, M., et al. (2026). Microplastics in 100% of healthy brain samples (2026 Update) . https://hsc.unm.edu/news/2024/05/microplastics-accumulate-in-brain.html Hernandez, L. M., et al. (2019). Plastic teabags release billions of microparticles and nanoparticles into tea. Environmental Science & Technology, 53(21), 12300–12310 . https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.9b02540 Government & University Announcements Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). (2026, April 2). STOMP program launch . https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/stomp U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (2026, April 2). HHS press release on STOMP . https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/stomp University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. (n.d.). UNM HSC announcement - Microplastics in human brains . https://hsc.unm.edu/news/2024/05/microplastics-accumulate-in-brain.html Health & News Resources EurekAlert! (n.d.). Micronanoplastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck . https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080866 NYU Langone Health. (n.d.). 7 ways to reduce your exposure to microplastics . https://nyulangone.org/news/7-ways-reduce-your-exposure-microplastics

Can you truly break through your own limitations and achieve what seems impossible? Today, I sit down with my friend Nir Eyal, the author of three bestselling books, including his latest, *Beyond Belief*, which just hit the New York Times bestseller list. Nir recently blew my mind when he told me he doesn't "believe in jet lag" after flying from Europe to Asia, and that was just the appetizer for our conversation. In his typical science-backed style, Nir reveals the surprising research behind why some people persist where others quit, and how our beliefs—not always our circumstances—are often the key to unlocking our full potential. He shares practical, data-driven strategies I'm already applying in my own life and creative work, and I think you will too.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:26 Belief and Placebos05:25 Why Placebo Effect is Getting Stronger06:59 When Pain is Not Suffering10:10 Hypnosedation and Unlocking Potential15:35 Applying Beliefs to Creative Process19:10 Chasing Happiness vs. Decreasing Suffering21:47 Why Positive Thinking Can Be Harmful26:34 Applying Belief-Shifting to Relationships31:03 Changing Your Mind and Beliefs35:35 Belief Problems, Not People Problems37:25 High Expectations, Low Control Leads to Burnout40:03 Internal vs. External Locus of Control44:27 The Rat Experiment and Persistence47:47 What's Next for Nir EyalIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://www.kit.comFollow Nir:Website: https://www.nirandfar.comX: https://twitter.com/nireyalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyalBeyond Belief: https://www.nirandfar.com/beyondbeliefFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comBeyond Belief: https://www.nirandfar.com/beyondbeliefHighlights:01:31 – How belief separates suffering from symptoms06:17 – Why I don't want to hear about side effects15:06 – How I stopped suffering in my creative process25:29 – Visualizing how to deal with discomfort30:39 – Who I become when I hold onto a belief38:40 – Formula for burnout: high expectations, low control44:45 – How a change in belief increased a rat's persistence

if you've been visualizing your dream life every day and it still hasn't shown up, the problem isn't that visualization doesn't work. the problem is how you're doing it.most people visualize like they're watching a movie. they see the house. the car. the relationship. the bank account. they see it from the outside looking in, like a spectator of their own future. and then they open their eyes and nothing feels different. because their body didn't experience anything. their mind saw pictures. that's it.real visualization- the kind that actually manifests- isn't watching. it's inhabiting. you don't see the life. you step into it. you feel the sheets on your skin in that apartment. you feel the weight of your phone when you check your account and the number is right. you feel how your shoulders sit when you're the woman who already has it. you feel how you breathe. how you walk. how your voice sounds when you're not performing anymore.the difference between visualization that works and visualization that's just daydreaming is one thing, did your body feel it or did your mind just picture it?in part 1 of this series i break down exactly where most people go wrong, why your visualizations aren't landing in your body, and the shift that takes you from imagining your dream life to actually experiencing it before it arrives. because that's the secret, your subconscious mind doesn't know the difference between a vividly felt experience and a real one. when you visualize correctly, your brain literally begins building neural pathways as if it already happened.part 2 drops next week. where i walk you through the exact technique step by step.

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello discuss withdrawal of the ACIP charter published in April 2026, the first council meeting on antibiotic resistant bacteria, the latest developments surrounding hantavirus infections, and the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through the air including ventilation systems, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, early use of antiviral drugs for COVID-19 patients and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! 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Sometimes when we hunt, it can feel like there's nothing out there... we loose focus for just a moment and suddenly that target animal bolts, alerting everything in the area. This visualization helps keep your focus, and maintain your belief in finding success. We bring many of the skills from this TFWM series together and apply them to a specific outdoor scenario. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the full series, it's a good idea to go back and build your toolbox!

“Make climate futures visible - We have to show positive change!” In this episode, Craig speaks with landscape architect, researcher, and educator Nadia Amoroso about the power of visual communication in shaping climate action. Drawing from her latest book, Representing Landscapes: Visualizing Climate Action, Nadia explores how drawings, mapping, and storytelling can help communities better understand environmental change and imagine more hopeful futures. “Visualization isn't just representational, it's an instrument.” Nadia reflects on how her early interest in architecture evolved into a fascination with public spaces, environmental systems, and the larger ecological forces shaping cities and landscapes. Over time, this led her toward a career focused on visual communication in landscape architecture and climate adaptation. The conversation also traces the origins of Nadia's influential Representing Landscapes book series, which began nearly 15 years ago as a response to a gap in design education. At the time, students had limited access to examples of innovative representation techniques for wetlands, infrastructure, public spaces, and complex ecological systems. “How do we make invisible systems visible?” How do we make invisible systems visible? A central theme of the episode is that effective climate action depends on effective communication. Nadia explains that many of the most important environmental systems such as hydrology, biodiversity, sea level rise, and ecological change are often hidden from public view. “A strong design that isn't understood can never be realized. Make your drawings compelling!” Nadia highlights several international firms featured in Nadia's book, including Stoss Landscape Urbanism, SCAPE Studio, and Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners, whose visualizations help communicate climate adaptation, biodiversity, and resilient futures in compelling and accessible ways. Nadia also discusses the growing importance of: • Nature-based solutions • Green infrastructure • GIS and geospatial mapping • Artificial intelligence and predictive modeling • Collaboration across disciplines A recurring theme throughout the conversation is the need to move beyond fear-based climate narratives and instead communicate optimistic and achievable futures. For designers, planners, and citizens alike, Nadia encourages people to become stronger storytellers - making climate futures visible through drawings, maps, design work, and public engagement. Book Recommendations from Nadia Amoroso • Projective Ecologies – Chris Reed & Nina-Marie Lister • Landscape Urbanism Reader – Charles Waldheim • Taking Measures Across the American Landscape – James Corner & Alex MacLean A Call to Action “Make climate futures visible.” Nadia's message is ultimately about communication, collaboration, and imagination. Whether through design, policy, or public engagement, she believes we must become better at visualizing and communicating positive environmental futures.  

Wisdom vs. IQ: Navigating the Generational Gap in Fatherhood In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of fatherhood, exploring how the roles of men have evolved across three generations. From breaking the cycle of physical discipline to navigating relationships with adult children who value "textbook" knowledge over lived experience, our speakers share raw, personal stories of struggle and growth. Whether you are a father yourself or reflecting on your relationship with your own dad, this conversation offers profound insights into modern masculinity and the enduring power of internal wisdom.   Key Takeaways • The Wisdom Gap: Why "time-on" experience often beats textbook knowledge and high IQ in the real world. • Breaking the Cycle: Moving away from the physical discipline of previous generations to find more constructive ways to set boundaries. • Individualized Parenting: The importance of meeting each child where they are, acknowledging their unique personalities and genetic makeup. • Family as the Tribe: Insights from Gabor Maté's Hold On To Your Kids on why parents must remain the primary influencers in their children's lives rather than peer groups. • Reconciliation & Accountability: A powerful story of how standing your ground as a parent can lead to long-term respect and healing.   Connect with Guests: Drew Norton - https://www.facebook.com/nortonaw89/ David Harker - https://x.com/intuitiveops Rich Baker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/therichbaker/ Alvin Law - https://www.facebook.com/alvintoeslaw/ Stephon Brown - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-brown-74703340/ Phillip McDonald - https://www.facebook.com/phillip.j.mcdonald   Connect with Doug Beitz: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178   Keywords: Fatherhood, Modern Masculinity, Generational Wisdom, Parenting Tips for Men, Father-Son Relationships, Breaking the Cycle of Abuse, The Abundant Man Project, Gabor Maté Parenting, Setting Boundaries with Adult Children, Mentoring Sons, Disciplining with Wisdom, Male Coaching, Family Dynamics   Episode Timestamps:   •  00:00 – Introduction: The Theme of Fatherhood •  00:59 – The Wisdom Gap: Why IQ Isn't Everything •  05:03 – Guest Spotlight: Drew & The Abundant Man Project •  06:53 – Breaking the Cycle: Moving Beyond Physical Discipline •  11:11 – Evolving as Men: Ending the Cycle of Abuse •  12:17 – The Family Matrix: Mental Health & Step-Parenting •  15:01 – Standing Your Ground: The Power of Accountability •  17:50 – Guided Parenting vs. The "Hands-Off" Approach •  19:49 – Parenting Four Boys: Radical Differences & Individual Needs •  21:32 – Nature vs. Nurture: Meeting Kids Where They Are •  22:45 – Recommended Reading: Gabor Maté's "Hold On To Your Kids" •  26:13 – Family Identity: Retreats, Roles, and Self-Care •  35:00 – Generational Cycles: The Rise and Fall of Values •  43:40 – The Art of Tough Love: Challenging Perspectives •  45:04 – Shifting Narratives: Changing a Young Man's Worldview •  49:07 – The Search for Positive Masculine Role Models •  51:02 – Character Over Performance: What's Inside Matters •  56:32 – The Role Model Phase: Moving Toward Self-Leadership •  59:08 – Visualizing the Best Version of Yourself •  01:00:37 – Instilling Core Beliefs: The Final Goal of Parenting •  01:02:24 – Closing Remarks & Healthy Masculinity

Last month, I hosted the largest event I've ever put together, managed multiple launches, traveled with my family, attended my sister's wedding, and supported my clients…while it was full of so much joy, I hit some hard moments, too. But somewhere in the middle of the crazy schedule, I changed. In this week's episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I'm sharing the biggest lessons I learned from the first quarter of 2026 about pressure, belief, visibility, leadership, energy, marketing, and what it really takes to grow as a CEO. Inside this episode, I talk about: Why getting deeply connected to your “why” changes everything The mindset shift from “expect the worst” to “expect to win” What pressure taught me about emotional capacity and growth How using time and deadlines differently can sharpen your focus The importance of rest, integration, and identity growth after big seasons This conversation is full of the real behind-the-scenes growth that entrepreneurship requires, because building a business is never just about strategy. It's about who you become while you're building it. If you've been in a season of growth or questioning yourself lately, I think this episode will really speak to you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to today's conversation01:00 - Reflecting on Q1 growth and business lessons02:00 - Preparing for the Women's Success Summit03:00 - Reaching the goal of 100 women in the room04:00 - The power of community and asking for help06:00 - How the event fundamentally changed me07:00 - Wins, disappointments, and lessons from Q108:00 - Recognizing the need for rest and integration10:00 - Professional and personal growth in a short season11:00 - Lesson 1: Getting deeply connected to your “why”13:00 - Helping the woman I used to be15:00 - Marketing with mission and purpose17:00 - Lesson 2: Creating your own energy as a CEO18:00 - Supporting your emotional, physical, and spiritual energy20:00 - Publicly sharing a bold goal and risking failure21:00 - How support showed up after sharing the vision23:00 - Holding belief all the way through25:00 - Visualizing success and redirecting fear26:00 - Shifting from “expect the worst” to “expect to win”29:00 - Learning to constrain and focus31:00 - Using time and deadlines as a tool33:00 - Focusing on high-impact activities35:00 - Pressure, burnout, and emotional capacity37:00 - Why pressure does not have to stop you38:00 - Rest, identity growth, and integration after big seasons39:00 - Final thoughts and invitation to connect Stay Connected:

Presented by Karen Meigs, Co-Director of Learning Centers, Lindamood-Bell Developing conceptual math understanding is key to lasting success. Difficulties in math often stem from gaps in how students visualize and make sense of numbers, not from a lack of effort. Lindamood-Bell addresses these challenges through On Cloud Nine® Math, an instructional approach designed to help students understand how math works. Available live-online or in person, On Cloud Nine Math provides explicit, systematic instruction that builds: • understanding of numerical relationships • mathematical language  • problem-solving processes. Grounded in cognitive science and informed by decades of research, this instruction goes beyond traditional tutoring by focusing on how students think, not just what they practice. Lindamood-Bell's instruction is supported by: – research and internal outcomes data – demonstrated pre- and post-assessment gains on math measures – longstanding expertise in instructional program development As students develop conceptual understanding, they gain measurable academic progress and renewed confidence in their ability to learn and apply math. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking. Locations Worldwide Online and In-Person US: 800-233-1819 UK: +44 (0) 207 787 0660 AU: (02) 9328 7119

Presented by Karen Meigs, Co-Director of Learning Centers, Lindamood-Bell Developing conceptual math understanding is key to lasting success. Difficulties in math often stem from gaps in how students visualize and make sense of numbers, not from a lack of effort. Lindamood-Bell addresses these challenges through On Cloud Nine® Math, an instructional approach designed to help students understand how math works. Available live-online or in person, On Cloud Nine Math provides explicit, systematic instruction that builds: • understanding of numerical relationships • mathematical language  • problem-solving processes. Grounded in cognitive science and informed by decades of research, this instruction goes beyond traditional tutoring by focusing on how students think, not just what they practice. Lindamood-Bell's instruction is supported by: – research and internal outcomes data – demonstrated pre- and post-assessment gains on math measures – longstanding expertise in instructional program development As students develop conceptual understanding, they gain measurable academic progress and renewed confidence in their ability to learn and apply math. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking. Locations Worldwide Online and In-Person US: 800-233-1819 UK: +44 (0) 207 787 0660 AU: (02) 9328 7119

Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar Out Print the Fed with a 1% target per week: https://remnantfinance.com/optionsEmail us at info@remnantfinance.com or visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance)Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588)Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance)TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE_____________________________In this episode, Hans returns for Part 2 of the IBC Masterclass, picking up where the first conversation left off. If Part 1 was about understanding what cash value actually is, this episode is about why your policy is structured the way it is, why you can't just dump everything into PUA, and what a real whole life illustration actually looks like line by line.Chapters: 00:00 – Opening segment 03:35 – A brief history of the Modified Endowment Contract (MEC) 07:20 – Section 7702 and the tax benefits that make whole life work 10:35 – The arbitrary 7-year test and how Congress drew the line 17:45 – Why faster payment timeframes require larger premiums 20:30 – Visualizing the MEC line: where the IRS draws the boundary 24:15 – The consequences of MECing a policy (losing your tax benefits) 27:20 – Introducing the term rider: the third type of premium 29:40 – How a small term premium raises your MEC ceiling 31:50 – The 50/50 vs 20/80 tradeoff and when term riders are needed 35:50 – Reading the premium breakdown page 36:50 – Guaranteed vs non-guaranteed sides of the ledger 38:20 – The three assumptions baked into every illustration 45:50 – When your dividend exceeds your base premium 46:30 – Calculating year-over-year growth as a "savings rate" 50:20 – Why you never want premium payments to stop 53:20 – Closing segmentKey Takeaways:Whole life insurance is so powerful that financial services firms had to lobby Congress to restrict it. In the 1980s, money flooded into whole life because CPAs were directing wealthy clients to use single-pay policies as a tax-favorable wealth transfer tool. Mutual fund companies, losing market share, lobbied for what became the 1988 TAMRA legislation and the Modified Endowment Contract rules. The MEC line is the boundary your agent is structuring around. Section 7702A says that if you pay up your death benefit faster than seven years, your policy loses its life insurance tax treatment and becomes a Modified Endowment Contract. Once “MEC'd”, you cannot reverse it. Policy loans, cash value growth, and dividends all become taxable. The term rider exists to expand your PUA allowance. By adding a small amount of term premium (often a few hundred dollars), you buy a large chunk of additional death benefit cheaply. That raises the MEC ceiling, which lets you pay more PUA premium without crossing the line.The more you dial down base in favor of PUA, the more term you need. A 50/50 policy usually doesn't need a term rider. A 20/80 structure does. The tradeoff: more PUA means faster cash value, but it requires more careful structuring to stay under the MEC line.A properly structured policy hits profitability fast. In the Jinx McCashValue example, the policy generates more cash value than premium paid by year three. By year 17, $20,000 of premium creates $41,000 of cash value growth in a single year. By age 65, the dividend alone exceeds the entire annual premium.You should want to keep paying premium for as long as possible. Once your dividend exceeds your premium, every additional payment is a deeply discounted purchase of future tax-free growth. Hans frames this as capitalizing your system, not funding an expense. The day you have to stop paying is the day to be sad, not the day you've been waiting for.

In a ruling that will probably go down as one of the most important cases in a century, the Supreme Court just gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. What does that mean, and why are Republicans now poised to pick up a dozen new Congressional seats because of it?----SPONSOR: Cozy EarthThis Mother's Day, Cozy Earth is celebrating the women who make our homes feel like home with their signature robes and slippers — designed for both her busiest days and her most peaceful routines. Backed by a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty, Cozy Earth makes comfort that lasts.Use code NICK for 20% off at https://www.cozyearth.com/NICK-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Analyzing the Supreme Court Louisiana redistricting decision00:01:05 – History and objectives of the Voting Rights Act00:02:19 – Understanding the Gingles test for congressional maps00:03:52 – Visualizing the awkward gerrymandering in Louisiana's map00:09:18 – How Florida and red states are redrawing maps00:11:18 – Exposing Democrat gerrymandering in Illinois and New England00:15:45 – Why the Left actually supports political gerrymandering00:17:35 – Predicting Democrat moves to dismantle Republican districts00:22:12 – The danger of Republicans refusing to fight back00:25:06 – Why conservative states must use redistricting to survive00:28:16 – James Carville's radical blueprint for permanent Democrat control00:31:33 – A final call for Republican leadership to fight

Gene Zannetti talks with NCAA champion Nico Megaludis and his father Dan about their father-son wrestling journey, how Dan coached Nico without destroying their relationship, the importance of scheduling feedback instead of coaching in the hurricane of emotion after matches, why Dan never yelled at Nico in the hallways, how faith helped Nico finally win his national title as a senior, and the parallel between creating wealth and playing offense while protecting it is playing defense.Timestamps:5:27 - Dan's wrestling background and starting Nico young10:43 - Visualizing the Olympic finals in basement tournaments17:47 - Forcing Nico to learn leg attacks at age eight20:30 - Separating wrestling and family time24:12 - Scheduling feedback days30:17 - Making NCAA finals as a true freshman31:52 - First match realizing someone was actually better47:19 - Finding peace through faith in his senior year

Staring at the dark and can't sleep because of anxiety? Put the phone down and just listen. You aren't failing at sleep—your mind is simply stuck in a loop. This 10-minute guided meditation for racing thoughts is specifically designed to break that cycle and lead you into a state of natural, restorative rest.Hosted by Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this session uses clinical techniques to help you quiet your mind and find calm in the middle of a midnight crisis.

You KNOW you're not your best self right now. Life is missing some spice and you cant help but be wanting more! Whether it's in love, your friendships, your career or how you care for yourself....what's stopping you from living your best life? Through her personal stories, Jayna shares a metaphor that she uses every day to stay inspired and  a hot take on what it really means to settle. If you've been feeling stuck, disconnected, or like you're meant for more and you're ready to meet your full potential, then press play! This is your wake-up call to stop settling and start raising your standards and living as your highest self. Heres to More love. More confidence. More alignment and officially ditching the "this will do" attitude!

The middle of the day is often when "striving and managing" turns into physical and mental fatigue. Today, we invite you to hit the pause button. This 10-minute midday reset is a clean slate for your mind and body, designed to clear mental clutter and help you let it go before you head into your afternoon.Using somatic grounding and vagus nerve resets, Martin guides you through a process of nervous system regulation that restores your capacity to handle the rest of your day with grace.Time Chapters0:00 – Finding your clean slate in the middle of the day.1:09 – The "Open Palm" Somatic Hack for deep relaxation.2:48 – Visualizing your "Orb of Safety" and clearing the fog.4:05 – The Lighthouse Breath: Blowing away the midday static.5:23 – Affirmations to hardwire peace into your soul.7:18 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a better afternoon.8:52 – Integration and returning to the room.Internal Affirmations"I am choosing to let it go." "The morning is behind me, I am present in the now." "I have all the time I need to be calm and effective." 3 Daily Caring TipsHydrate to Regulate: Drink a glass of water immediately following this session. Midday anxiety is often a signal of mild dehydration.The 20-20-20 Rule: Look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reset your optical nerves and break screen-stare tension.A Moment of Kind Thought: Spark a natural vagus nerve reset by thinking of one person you appreciate—and don't forget to smile.ResourcesDeepen Your Practice: Join over 2,300 guided sessions and the full Anxiety Circuit Breaker course at CalmingAnxiety.fm.Support the Show: If this reset helped you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people in need of peace."Be kind to yourself.

In this solo episode, Coleman Ayers breaks down a fascinating research study on fatigue and shooting performance, turning complex science into practical takeaways for coaches. Using the study “Basketball Fatigue Impact on Kinematic Parameters and Three-Point Shooting Accuracy”, Coleman explores a question every coach has seen firsthand: why players miss more shots late in games. While traditional coaching often emphasizes “using your legs” or simply training through fatigue, this episode reframes the issue—highlighting that the real breakdown is not just physical, but coordinative.Coleman dives into how fatigue disrupts timing, rhythm, and sequencing across the body, leading to slower releases, flatter shots, and decreased accuracy. He then connects these findings to real-world player development, offering actionable ways to design better shooting drills. From cueing faster releases to using constraints like defenders and game-like scenarios, this episode provides a clear roadmap for helping players maintain rhythm and efficiency under fatigue—without relying solely on conditioning or outdated cues.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and purpose of the episode 01:09 – Overview of the fatigue and shooting study 01:50 – Why players struggle to shoot late in games 02:55 – Traditional approaches to training shooting through fatigue 03:50 – Key insight: fatigue causes coordination breakdown, not just loss of strength 04:25 – Study findings: drop in accuracy, slower release, flatter arc 05:45 – Visualizing fatigued shooting mechanics 06:30 – Common breakdowns: hitchy motion, deeper dip, arm-dominant shots 07:24 – Power vs. coordination and their relationship under fatigue 08:38 – Why common cues like “use your legs” can backfire 09:55 – The problem with slowing down the shot under fatigue 10:40 – Differences between rhythm shooters vs. power-based shooters 11:30 – Adapting shooting solutions for different player archetypes 12:25 – Importance of movement variability and adaptable shooting styles 13:49 – Why shooting faster can restore natural rhythm 14:25 – Managing early inconsistency when changing tempo 15:13 – Building a base before adding fatigue constraints 16:17 – Ways to safely introduce fatigue into training 17:35 – Creating functional, game-representative fatigue 18:15 – Importance of smart cueing during fatigue shooting 19:09 – Effective cues: speed, effortlessness, and attacking the ground 19:40 – Using defenders and constraints to naturally increase tempo 20:37 – Positional differences and implications for training 21:34 – Conditioning's role in maintaining shooting performance 22:15 – Using research to validate and refine coaching instincts 23:00 – Final thoughts on developing better shooting under fatigueCoaching ResourcesBAM Coaches Podcast: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resourcesBAM Blueprint Book: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-bookCall to ActionIf this episode helped you rethink how you train shooting under fatigue, share it with another coach or player who needs it. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and stay tapped in with By Any Means Basketball for more practical coaching insights backed by real research.

AHA! Episode 5 - The Bearer: Body Horror, Science, and ObsessionIn this episode of The USDN Podcast - where indie comics come to life, The Chairman sits down with Manoj Gedela and Lucas “Squidz” McKenzie to explore The Bearer, a chilling entry in the AHA! Horror Anthology.This conversation dives into the creative process behind a story that blends body horror, science, and obsession, following a scientist who pushes his own body beyond human limits in pursuit of something greater.Together, they discuss: The origins of The Bearer The role of science in horror storytelling  The influence of real-world biology  Visualizing transformation through art  The balance between horror and meaning At its core, this episode explores a powerful question: 

In this episode, Jason explains where constraints and roadblocks belong inside the Takt Production System and why getting that right makes the whole project more visual and more actionable. He shares the key distinction that constraints are system problems that should be identified and optimized by the end of the pull plan, while roadblocks are temporary issues that show up in the way of the train of trades as work progresses. Jason also introduces a powerful idea: if the Takt plan shows the system and the path of critical flow, then it should also visibly show the constraints that are limiting that system. What you'll learn in this episode: The difference between constraints and roadblocks in the Takt Production System. Why constraints should be identified and optimized during the pull plan. Why roadblocks belong on visual zone maps and in a roadblock log. Why constraints should be shown directly on the Takt plan. How this approach supports Theory of Constraints thinking and faster project flow. If your system is only as fast as its biggest constraint, are you making that constraint visible enough to improve it? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

10 Min Nervous System Reset | Full Body Scan MeditationIf you've been running on adrenaline all week, it's time for a tactical override. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond simple relaxation to physically signal to your brain that the threats are over. Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist, for a guided 10-minute nervous system reset designed to transition your body from a state of "fight or flight" into deep, restorative peace.This full body scan mindfulness meditation uses progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises to help you unwind, release negative thoughts, and regain clarity of thought. Whether you are struggling with panic attacks, chronic stress, or just need a daily moment of meditation, this session provides a safe space to find balance for mind, body, and soul.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Tactical Override for Adrenaline 00:51 – Setting the Space & Breath Awareness 01:45 – The Art of the Release: Tuning into the Out-Breath 02:51 – Visualizing the Aura of Calm 03:18 – Beginning the Scan: Feet, Ankles, and Calves 04:04 – Controlled Tension: Engaging the Thighs and Hips 05:51 – Upper Body Release: Spine, Shoulders, and Arms 06:45 – Facial Relaxation: Easing the Brow and Jaw 07:34 – Powerful Affirmations for Control 08:30 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Anxiety 09:37 – Closing: Staying Kind to Your Soul Affirmations for Inner StabilityRepeat these internally to align your subconscious mind with a state of safety:"My body is calm, my mind is steady, I am back in control." 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier LifeCarry this stillness into your world with these three practical grounding techniques:The Cold Water Hack: Splash your face with cold water during a spike of panic to manually reset your heart rate.Unplug the Noise: Dedicate 20 minutes today to zero notifications and total digital silence.Physical Grounding: Walk barefoot on grass or a cold floor for two minutes to feel the earth beneath you.Join the Fold of KindnessIf this session helped you find your center today, please consider subscribing and hitting the notification bell.The world can be a loud, stressful place, and your support helps us reach more people who need a moment of peace. It would mean a lot if you shared this episode on your social media—together, we can bring more people into a community built on kindness and calm.For those looking to dive deeper, explore the Calming Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course at for specialized tracks to combat anxious thinking.Take care, smile often, and to your soul be kind.

Do you have a habit like smoking or late night snacking that you want to kick, but no matter what you try, you just can't seem to quit? The answer isn't weakness, and it isn't a lack of motivation. It lives in the 88% of your brain you're not consciously controlling, and therapeutic hypnosis (hypnotherapy) may be one of the most underestimated tools available to change it.On Salad with a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck and guest Rita Black, a leading clinical hypnotherapist and author, pull back the curtain on hypnosis and hypnotherapy for weight loss, smoking cessation, and breaking stubborn subconscious patterns. If you've ever asked yourself why you can't stop doing something you genuinely don't want to do, this conversation was made for you.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How hypnotherapy works by relaxing the critical filter between your conscious and subconscious mind, making it easier to adopt new habits and beliefs rather than fighting against deeply embedded patterns.✅ Why willpower represents only 12% of your mental power, and how your subconscious patterns from night eating to emotional eating are running the show, whether you realize it or not.✅ How adopting an apprentice mindset and shifting your identity from "dieter" to "learner" can reduce shame, break the start-over-Monday cycle, and create sustainable behavioral change.✅ Three practical self-hypnosis techniques you can use today: the identity shift, the Movie Theater mental practice method, and aversion therapy tools that interrupt dopamine-driven cravings before they take hold.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Rita Black, clinical hypnotherapist and expert in hypnosis for weight loss and smoking cessation05:05 Rita shares her personal story of overcoming addiction through hypnotherapy and becoming a non-smoker10:04 The difference between stage hypnosis and therapeutic hypnosis: entertainment versus real behavioral change14:25 How hypnotherapy relaxes the critical filter so the conscious and subconscious mind can finally align19:36 The ringing phone analogy: why dopamine and expectation drive food cravings and night eating23:06 Three self-hypnosis tools to start using today. Step one: identity shift28:43 Step two: mental practice31:36 Step three: aversion therapy33:45 Understanding your inner critic, inner rebel, and inner coach and how inner communication drives choices37:35 How to choose the right hypnotherapist: finding a specialist with lived experience and strong reviewsKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Gene Zannetti talks with Pennsylvania state champion Chase Karenbauer about his journey from third place as a freshman to winning the state title as a sophomore, how consistent mindset training helped him internalize confidence and focus on his own attack rather than his opponent's, and why he visualized the state finals match for weeks before it happened.Timestamps:1:30 - Journey from third place freshman year to state champion4:06 - Getting a new mindset coach and building a friendship6:14 - Pre match routine visualization and repetition7:05 - Breaking down the state finals match12:19 - Focus on your attack not your opponent's14:02 - Internalizing mindset lessons over time16:08 - Talking about mindset publicly in the article18:26 - Long term goals and college plans

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

James Leitz...Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor, Top 100 Club Fitter, and one of the game's earliest adopters of 3D motion capture and force plate technology, joins Mike Granato and Shaun Webb on the Athletic Motion Podcast to break down the framework he calls the "3 Grapes."In this episode, James walks through how the upper torso, pelvis, and center of mass move in the golf swing, why staying still is actually hurting your speed, and what separates a 99 mph Rory McIlroy from a long drive competitor. He also shares the story of how a single phrase from an aeronautical engineer in 1982 — "never guess what you can measure" — shaped an entire career.Topics covered:→ What the 3 Grapes are and how to trace them in GEARS→ Why deceleration in the downswing isn't always bad (and who got it wrong)→ The boat analogy, the jack knife, and how ground force really works→ How James used Kelly Gibson to map club delivery across 9 shot shapes→ Why throwers and laggers need completely different grape positions→ The mental/physical link — what happens to your swing when you get nervous→ D-Plane origins, TrackMan history, and measuring since 1982

In memory of Roger Garrison, Bob walks through Garrison's famous capital-based macroeconomics diagrams, showing how they translate the Mises-Hayek theory of the boom-bust cycle into the language of modern macroeconomics.Related:Roger Garrison, The Austrian Theory of the Business Cycle: Mises.org/HAP542aRoger Garrison, Austrian Macroeconomics: A Diagrammatical Exposition: Mises.org/HAP542bThe Diagrams Referenced in the Podcast: Mises.org/HAP542cDr. Garrison's PowerPoints: Mises.org/HAP542dThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Hayek for the 21st Century. Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree

Nir Eyal is a globally recognized authority on behavior design, habits, and human potential. A former lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Nir is the bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, books that have sold more than a million copies worldwide and have shaped how entrepreneurs and product creators think about behavior change. He's also a serial entrepreneur who has founded and sold multiple companies. In this episode, Nir returns to the show to discuss the ideas behind his new book Beyond Belief, exploring why belief—not knowledge or motivation—is often the missing link between knowing what to do and actually doing it. On this episode we talk about: Why knowing what to do isn't enough—and why people still fail to take action The “motivation triangle” and how belief holds behavior and benefits together Why positive thinking and manifestation can actually backfire The role discomfort plays in motivation and long-term success How entrepreneurs develop “entrepreneurial alertness” and see opportunities others miss Top 3 Takeaways Motivation isn't a straight line—it's a triangle that includes behavior, benefits, and belief. Without belief in the outcome or your ability to achieve it, motivation collapses. Visualizing outcomes alone can decrease your chances of success. Instead, visualize the obstacles you'll face and mentally rehearse overcoming them. Beliefs shape perception. Entrepreneurs often see opportunities others miss because they believe opportunities exist—and their brain actively searches for them. Notable Quotes "Motivation is not about the pursuit of pleasure—it's about the desire to escape discomfort." "Thinking positive can actually be negative if it tricks your brain into believing the work is already done." "Your beliefs literally change what you see. Entrepreneurs don't just think differently—they actually perceive opportunities others overlook." Connect with Nir Eyal: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal New Book: geni.us/beyondbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/ Other: https://www.nirandfar.com Your free belief change guide can be found here:nirandfar.com/belief-change Bonus content and the 30-Day Belief Transformation Journal: nirandfar.com/beyond-belief  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond Belief author Nir Eyal returns to break down why belief — not motivation — is the missing piece behind every goal you've abandoned too early.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1295What We Discuss with Nir Eyal:The number one reason people fail to reach their goals isn't a lack of knowledge or resources — it's that they quit. Motivation isn't a straight line from behavior to benefit; it's a triangle that includes belief. Without belief in both the process and the payoff, perseverance crumbles.Limiting beliefs are invisible cages we mistake for facts. Phrases like "I don't have time," "I'm too old," or "someone like me can't do this" feel like objective truths, but they're actually tools that sap motivation and increase suffering — and most people never stop to examine them.Venting feels productive but actually reinforces the distorted mental image you've built of someone. Instead, Nir uses a "turnaround" technique — asking if the opposite of your grievance could also be true — to collect a portfolio of perspectives and reduce suffering.Visualizing dream outcomes doesn't motivate you — it physiologically relaxes you into inaction. Research shows people who "manifest" goals actually achieve less. What works is mental contrasting: rehearsing how you'll handle the inevitable obstacles and discomfort.Your beliefs are tools, not truths — and you can swap them out like a carpenter reaching for the right instrument. Start examining one belief that's been holding you back, test it with honest questions, and try on a more liberating perspective for a week. Growth is possible at any age!And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: BetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanBombas: Go to bombas.com/jordan to get 20% off your first orderProgressive Insurance: Free online quote: progressive.comThe Perfect Jean: 15% off first order: theperfectjean.nyc, code JORDAN15Zocdoc: Find and book a doctor you love today: zocdoc.com/jordanLand Rover Defender: landroverusa.comThe President's Daily Brief: Listen here or wherever you find fine podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.