Podcasts about Walking Away

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Allison Shapira, a Harvard faculty member, global keynote speaker, former opera singer turned communication expert, and author of AI for the Authentic Leader. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, clarity, and energy in an era shaped by artificial intelligence and constant uncertainty.Allison shares her journey from the world of opera to advising executives, founders, and government leaders under intense pressure. She breaks down why perfection is the enemy of progress, how clarity now matters more than certainty, and why leaders must shift from having all the answers to guiding through uncertainty with confidence.The conversation dives deep into the role AI plays in leadership communication. Rather than replacing authenticity, Allison argues AI can actually strengthen it when used in alignment with personal values. She also issues a powerful warning about the rise of “superhuman persuasion” and why transparency and ethical boundaries are essential.From creating psychological safety in high-stakes environments to navigating vulnerability at the executive level, this episode delivers a masterclass in modern leadership communication. It is an essential listen for tech leaders, founders, and executives navigating the future of work.TakeawaysThe future of leadership will reward clarity over certainty as change accelerates.Perfection blocks connection; authentic imperfection builds trust.Leaders must move beyond rehearsed talking points and speak from genuine belief.Asking “Why you?” unlocks deeper purpose and more powerful communication.Public speaking is any moment with one or more people, not just stages.Psychological safety starts when leaders model vulnerability first.AI can either outsource your voice or amplify your best self depending on how it is used.True authenticity means acting in alignment with your values, not avoiding tools.Sending AI tools into meetings may create a “Big Brother” effect that limits openness.AI is becoming more persuasive than humans, which raises ethical risks.The ACE Model (Authenticity, Clarity, Energy) is the foundation of effective leadership communication.Pausing between meetings and resetting emotional energy is a leadership skill, not a luxury.Chapters00:00 The Future of Leadership, AI, and Authenticity02:00 From Opera Singer to Leadership Communication Expert04:30 Why Perfection Holds Leaders Back06:50 The “Why You” Framework for Powerful Messaging08:30 Communication Breakdowns in High-Pressure Environments10:20 Clarity Over Certainty in Modern Leadership14:10 Creating Psychological Safety at the Top18:30 Career Epiphany and Walking Away from Prestige24:00 Can AI Make Leaders More Authentic?30:00 Should Leaders Send AI to Meetings?35:00 Why AI Won't Actually Give You More Free Time38:40 The Rise of Superhuman Persuasion44:00 The ACE Model: Authenticity, Clarity, Energy48:00 Energy, Introverts, and Speaking With Intention51:20 Books, Podcasts, and Where to Find Allison's Work52:40 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Allison Shapira's Social Media Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonshapirahttps://www.youtube.com/@AllisonShapiraResources and Links:https://www.hireclout.comhttps://www.podcast.hireclout.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Would you ever walk away from a "dream job" to start over from scratch? And if you've spent years building a career inside big brands, does it ever feel like it might be too late to launch your own agency? Most people talk about leaving their corporate job to chase something bigger. Very few actually do it, and even fewer jump without a parachute. Today's featured guest is one of those rare ones. After nearly two decades leading social, content, and influencer teams for household brands, he walked away from his so called dream job to start his own shop without any safety net. Today, he calls himself a brand guy who happens to own an agency. Eric Gray is the owner of Maverick Content Studio, a twelve person, social-first agency for Fortune 500 brands. After a long and successful career in corporate, where he spent eighteen years building high performing social and content teams for companies like Universal Parks & Resorts, Eric realized he did not want the future he saw in front of him. He left Universal with two months of savings and zero clients. His story is a blueprint for leaders wondering whether to leave corporate and build something of their own Today his team works with brands like Advent Health, Winn-Dixie, and Travel + Leisure, helping them build audience, loyalty, and relevance through social-first content. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why target Fortune 500 brands? Why most agencies fail at building their own brand. Leaning on the power of personal brands. The hardest challenge of growing a young agency. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Walking Away from the Corporate Dream Job At age forty-one, Eric had success on paper but a growing dissatisfaction in real life. He was leading big teams, holding a prestigious role, and doing work others envied. But he felt stuck inside a corporate machine that limited purpose and impact. Although he's thankful for the time he spent in that world, he didn't believe he was living his full purpose inside an organization with lots of bureaucracy. With the support of his family and his pastor, Eric decided he didn't want to get to his later years wishing he had taken more risks and took the jump to find out what could happen if he bet on himself. Leaving was messy, scary, and absolutely not the playbook move. No freelancing ramp up. No contracted clients. It was no tidy transition. Yet he trusted that his experience and network would open the next chapter. Looking back, it did. Why Target Fortune 500 Brands? Most new agency founders start small. Eric went in the opposite direction. He targeted enterprise brands from day one because that is where his expertise lived. He had already built the blueprint inside Universal Parks & Resorts and believed he could help other brands treat social as more than an afterthought. Eric knew many enterprise brands still underinvest in social. They focus on one big campaign or hero asset while ignoring the loyalty and connection that is built through consistent storytelling. His agency's entire model revolves around what he calls the connection strategy. It is the belief that brands win when they create emotional relevance around the stories customers already care about. Furthermore, large brands have large scopes, which also means you do not need forty clients. You just need the right five. That became a core advantage as they started growing. Building the Early Client List Through Relationships Eric did not cold call or blast DMs. He leaned into what he had spent years building. A strong network with strong relationships. Most of their early clients came from people who had worked with Eric before, or from friends of those people inside other major brands. Big companies talk to each other more than you think. This doesn't mean it was easy for them. They still have a lot of work to do to break through. But if you invest in your network before you need it, it becomes your biggest shortcut when you step into entrepreneurship. Why Most Agencies Fail at Building Their Own Brand But Eric points out that almost no agencies truly build their own brand. They hide behind their walls and hope referrals save them. Others talk about themselves, focusing mainly on their people, process, and portfolio. Meanwhile they tell clients to produce consistent content, invest in story, and build an audience. When Eric launched Maverick, he refused to be another guy who leaves a corporate job and posts the generic LinkedIn announcement. He started building his personal brand alongside the agency's brand from day one, and worked with his wife to make his agency look and feel much larger than its actual humble beginnings from their home offce. Perception matters if you want to enter rooms above your weight class. The Power of a Personal Brand Eric leaned into his background in sports radio and launched the Radical Content podcast. Within a few months he secured major guests like the former CMO of Chick-fil-A, the head of digital for NASCAR, and leaders from Crocs and other major brands. Those interviews became relationships. Those relationships became visibility. And that visibility opened doors for the agency. The agency's channels became secondary to Eric's personal channels. Not because the company brand did not matter, but because personal brand builds trust faster than corporate messaging. Systems, Volume, and Practicing What You Preach Eric put serious resources into his content system. It started rough, with a single producer who did not fully work out. But it evolved into an eight person content ecosystem producing weekly episodes, daily clips, statics, and text posts. He treats his own brand as the test kitchen for the strategies they deploy for clients. When you do that, the content feels authentic and the results are real. For him, if you stay in the background and don't talk about who you are and what you do, you're losing valuable opportunities to build your audience. You should be the guinea pig for everything you sell. The Hardest Challenge of Growing a Young Agency Two types of struggles hit new founders: agency struggles and the first time entrepreneur struggles. On the agency side, Eric is unrelenting on talent. He will not hire someone just because they have experience. Their standards are high, which means the search takes longer. Orlando is growing but not a major market for high level social and content talent. They once received nine hundred applicants for a creative director role. On the founder side, the hardest challenge is mental. Building a company that feeds twelve families is a heavy responsibility. The expectations you have for where you think you should be often do not match where you actually are. That gap can mess with your head. Eric uses a list of personal non negotiables to stay mentally sharp: hard morning workouts, time with faith, reading goals daily, taking short breaks during the day, reviewing priorities, and going to bed on time. The last one is the hardest for him. But like most discipline problems, skipping the basics is usually what leads to feeling off. Why Agency Entrepreneurship Requires a Long Game Mindset For Eric, entrepreneurship is staring the hard thing in the face and moving forward anyway, which is where his non-negotiables come in. For his part, Jason has always treated entrepreneurship as a game. Sometimes you do everything right and still get hit with a bad roll of the dice. The goal is not perfection. It is persistence. The memories you keep are rarely the easy seasons. They are the nights you and your team fought through the hard stuff. For this reason, his advice for agency owners is to have fun along the way. Don't wait until your kids are grown or your agency is sold to live. Make the journey the part you enjoy. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

If you've ever felt like you're failing while trying your hardest, this conversation will feel like a breath of grace.Victoria Lydon welcomes Jennifer Renee Watson, author of You're Doing Better Than You Think. Together, they explore the realities of mental health, the tension of being both “a mess and a masterpiece,” and the ongoing journey of healing from trauma.Jennifer opens up about her experiences with depression, anxiety, and shame—and the freedom that comes when we choose to release shame instead of rehearsing it. The conversation highlights the healing power of community support, the importance of setting boundaries with toxic relationships, and practical tools for emotional wellness such as affirmations, gratitude, self-care, and mindful grounding.Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to embrace their struggles, honor their progress, and recognize their worth as they pursue healing and personal growth.You have permission to be both a mess and a masterpiece.Sometimes the bravest thing you do is simply getting out of bed.Shame can be released, not rehearsed.Community support is a lifeline for healing.Small, practical steps can build emotional wellness.Affirmations and gratitude shift your mindset and your mood.Walking away from toxic relationships is necessary for growth.Self-care is not indulgent—it's essential for mental health.Recognizing your worth is a journey, not a moment.Healing takes time, intention, and compassion.00:00 — Introduction to Jennifer Renee Watson02:21 — Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity03:43 — Introduction and Personal Struggles06:23 — The Journey to Authenticity09:26 — Finding Help and Healing12:04 — Understanding Shame and Anxiety14:47 — The Power of Community and Truth17:25 — Practical Steps for Mental Wellness19:08 — Daily Affirmations and Self-Care21:50 — Walking Away from Toxicity24:31 — The Importance of Mindfulness26:40 — Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts35:47 — OutroConnect with Jenniferhttps://www.jenniferreneewatson.com/*Take a look at her book: You're Doing Better Than You Thinkhttps://amzn.to/48x7JhlCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coFACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/EMAIL: choose2think@gmail.com ⁠⁠*BOOKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast on Neuroscience, Mindset, Thoughts, and Emotional Health is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think

Send us a textIn this episode, Josh (@thelifestylecrna) and Colin (@colinfrompdr) break down the story of their first on-market mobile home park deal in Michigan — a roller-coaster experience filled with red flags, bizarre seller behavior, lawyer reviews, investor conversations, and ultimately the decision to walk away before coming back a year later and buying it for tens of thousands less.This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons about due diligence, trusting your instincts, and structuring investor partnerships the right way.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How an on-market mobile home park in Michigan turned into a year-long sagaWhy the seller's weird lease structures, inconsistent lot pricing, and odd fees were major red flagsHow a $600 attorney review saved them from a potentially disastrous dealWhy walking away early prevented them from overpayingHow the deal later resurfaced at a lower price with improved infrastructure (two roads newly paved)The benefits and downsides of traditional bank financing for mobile home parksHow they used an investor to cover the 20% down payment at a 10% returnWhy they now prefer offering equity positions instead of straight interest paymentsHow to navigate sellers who are emotionally attached, condescending, or unrealistic in valuePractical lessons on avoiding bad tenants, dealing with inherited problems, and cleaning up operations after takeoverWhy due diligence, inspections, and attorney review are essential—even when you're excited about a dealSearch-Optimized Keywords Included:mobile home park investing, Michigan mobile home park, real estate due diligence, walking away from a deal, investor partnerships, seller financing vs traditional financing, mobile home park red flags, on-market mobile home parks, real estate negotiation, real estate investing podcast, how to evaluate mobile home parks, mobile home park operations, real estate lawyer review, underwriting mobile home parks.Perfect For:Mobile home park investors, commercial real-estate investors, beginners learning how to structure deals, and anyone who wants real, transparent stories about the good and bad sides of investing.Support the ShowLike, subscribe, and drop your questions—your engagement helps other investors find the podcast. And yes, even our tenants are listening.Be sure to follow us on instagram here Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Click the link, share your contact details, and we'll help you get started on your investment journey. Start now!

BUILDING A PERSONAL BRANDDoor-to-door phenom Jake Robles breaks down how he went from teenage pest rep to record-setting alarms seller at Vivint—and why he walked away mid-summer to bet on solar and his personal brand. We cover the highs (45 installs in a week, 110+ accounts/rep averages, 86 solar deals in 8 weeks) and the inner game that actually drives those numbers: presence over panic, starving dopamine, and removing fear so “God-given energy” can flow.In this episode:The reality of solar systems (and how Jake navigates them)Flow state > tactics: how to stop transmitting desperation on the doorsPresence as a competitive edge (and what “being present” really means)Starving fake dopamine, fasting, and managing energy without gimmicksLeadership that scales: one pitch, same words, every time—and whyHandling online hate without fighting backPreparation stacks: sleep, diet, and phone disciplineSurrender, unconditional faith, and letting life “tear down” old identities so you can rebuild

In a year full of work drama and career pivots, our most eye-opening lessons came from the places no one talks about on LinkedIn. Somewhere between the PTA meetings, school drop-offs, HOA group texts, and community events, we kept bumping into reminders that real work doesn't always pay. And that's kind of the point.This week, we're unpacking what happened when we leaned all the way into volunteering and brought our professional skills to the party. Because chances are, you're more needed than you think and more capable than you've been led to believe.We explore:How we went from “someone else will do it” to “we got it”Why so many systems rely on what we call assumed initiativeThe unexpected rewards of taking on community roles Why your first real leadership lessons usually start locallyHow these roles can transform your network and your confidenceWhy being present isn't the same as being accountableHow to know when just showing up isn't enough anymore Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

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Welcome to the "Cosmic Check-In" Podcast with your host and Astrologer Hannah from Hannah's Elsewhere. Join me in this episode as we explore Astraea in Astrology!Hannah's big 3 is Aqua Sun, Aries Moon & Virgo Rising. With a passion for sharing all things astrology, Hannah prefers to provide practical applications. She also explores the bigger picture and her own experiences. In Human Design, she is a 1/3 Emotional Authority Projector, making her guidance unique with plenty of research in her tool kit. Let's connect✨YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@hannahselsewhere?si=EcsmrtPQDbcwiwWjInstagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hannahselsewhere/⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Reading - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hannahselsewhere.com/services/

EPISODE 633 - Chris Kruger - Walking Away from the Ledge - A Soldier's Memoir, the raw truth of war, survival, and self-destructionWalking Away from the Ledge: A Soldier's MemoirWalking Away from the Ledge is a hard-hitting, no-BS military memoir that goes beyond the battlefield to expose the raw truth of war, survival, and self-destruction. With an unapologetic voice and brutal honesty, Chris takes readers deep inside the challenging world of an Army Ranger, the brotherhood that holds soldiers together, and the personal demons that threaten to tear them apart.More than a war story, this book is about what happens when the fight doesn't end—the toll of combat, the grip of addiction, and the struggle to hold onto love when everything else is falling apart. This memoir hits hard, digs deep, and refuses to look away.https://paradedeck.com/news/author/christopher-krugerhttps://a.co/d/b4CukhOSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with executive coach, speaker, cancer survivor and author Pamela Cass to unpack what really happens when burnout stops being a buzzword and starts threatening your life. Pam shares how a routine dental visit, a terrifying blood pressure reading and her history with cancer forced her to choose between a secure executive role and being alive for her kids and grandkids. They dig into why high achievers ignore the early signs of burnout, how tying your worth to your title and salary quietly erodes your health, and what it actually looks like to walk away from a six-figure position and rebuild work, money and identity from scratch. This is a direct, no fluff conversation about values, boundaries, time, and why your body will always tell the truth even when your LinkedIn looks flawless. About the guest  : Pamela Cass is an executive coach, speaker, Realtor, podcast co host of Reignite Resilience, and co author of The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self Worth and Resilience, a book about self worth, healing and finding your voice after feeling unseen. A cancer survivor, single mom and dyslexia advocate, Pam brings lived experience to her work with leaders and high performers who are done sacrificing their health and relationships for a job title. Today she helps people recognize burnout before it becomes a medical crisis and supports them in building careers that finally align with their real values. Key takeaways: Burnout is not just feeling tired. For Pam it showed up as stage 2 hypertension, dread on Sunday nights and a body that was done pretending everything was fine. Many high achievers anchor their worth to job titles, salary and status. That identity trap keeps them stuck in roles that quietly damage health, relationships and mental wellbeing. A cancer diagnosis and later a life threatening blood pressure reading made Pam face a hard binary choice. Stay comfortable in a salaried executive role or risk not being there for her kids and future grandkids. Rebuilding meant using her existing skills in coaching, teaching and speaking, leaning on her network, and owning the fear of starting over instead of letting it drive her choices. Pam treats herself as the CEO of her life. Every Sunday she runs a meeting with herself to plan the week, putting non negotiables like morning quiet time, exercise and family first, then letting work fill in around those big rocks. Common burnout signals include constant busyness, inability to rest, sleep issues, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, withdrawing from friends and ignoring what your body keeps trying to say. You can always find another job. You cannot replace your health, time with your kids, or years lost to misaligned living. That reality check is often the real turning point. How listeners can connect with Pamela Cass:   Website and main hub: https://reigniteresiliencepodcast.beehiiv.com/ Instagram Coaching, speaking, book and contact form are all available on her site, including Free coaching call booking Speaking and workshop inquiries Weekly blog and resources on resilience and burnout recovery Book The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self Worth and Resilience on Amazon (Amazon) Podcast Reignite Resilience with co host Natalie Davis, focused on honest conversations about adversity, burnout and rebuilding from the inside out (Buzzsprout) . Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on • Mental Health & Emotional Well being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

We've got a PACKED episode this week on an ALL-NEW episode of Gameware Express where we're celebrating 20 years of Xbox 360 along with talking about Lumines Arise, Ball x Pit, Once Upon a Katamari, Ninja Gaiden 4, Dispatch, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Ghost of Yotei, Stray, and more! This week's cast: Adam Arinder Neal Bonham Renee Martin Stephen Martin Music Credits: Outro -- Scott Bezdek RSS Feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:61611947/sounds.rss November 17, 2025

This week, I'm sharing a huge behind-the-scenes shift: I officially left Facebook.

Kiersten here. It's just me this week.It's been two years since my ADHD diagnosis, and in that time I've learned a lot. In this episode, I'm sitting down solo to unpack what this label actually changed, what it didn't, and what I've had to unlearn about focus, money, and identity along the way. I'm revisiting the journey to speak directly to anyone navigating their own diagnosis (or the suspicion of one), especially while trying to manage money, relationships, and modern life.If you ever wondered why your brain makes you avoid bills one day and build a budget for fun the next, this one's for you.I discuss:Grieving the gap between naming a problem and solving itWhen hyperfocus turns into self-surveillanceWhy most ADHD systems feel like punishment (and what to do instead)Habit stacking, automation, and why I stopped chasing streaksHow a $3 snack usually does more for my brain than a $300 plannerHormones, sleep & the “why did my meds stop working” problemWhat movement really does for dopamine (and my money habits)Why dopamine placement determines my financial outcomes more than budgetingThe octopus metaphor that finally made my brain make senseLinks: Episode 172: A real conversation about ADHD, money, and relationships (or watch it instead)Episode 184: How to automate your savings and finally get ahead (or watch it instead) My Octopus Teacher trailerSecrets of the Octopus  Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

Steph Curry is officially leaving Under Armour, ending one of the most surprising and influential athlete-brand partnerships in modern sports history. But how did a relationship that reshaped sneaker culture, revived an apparel company, and built a $173 million business line come undone? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson breaks down the full story  from the now-infamous Nike meeting where executives called him “Stefan,” to Curry becoming the face of Under Armour, to the brand's recent struggles, and why analysts say UA “never understood sneaker culture.”  We explore: The botched Nike pitch that pushed Curry toward Under Armour How Steph's signature shoes became a billion-dollar footwear engine Why Under Armour's leadership was seen as out of touch with basketball and hip-hop culture What Curry's move means for the future of the Curry Brand Whether we're entering a new athlete era where stars become owners, not endorsers like Serena Williams, Tom Brady, and Dwyane Wade. Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty ITheme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us!  Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for insightful podcasts.  You can reach the host, Kavitha, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kavitha@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly  Sportly IG @sportlypod Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are all following someone or something. We are all giving our hearts to someone or something. The question about who or what that is will determine the whole shape of life now, and our eternity. In Mark 10, we are introduced to two very different ways to respond to Jesus: one is a rich man, the other a man who is blind. One walks away, the other walks behind Jesus. What will you do with Jesus? That's the question we all have to answer. This text helps us see more clearly the way to do that.

Jaire Alexander decided to step away from football yesterday. What is going with the Eagles that two players have decided to step away in the middle of the season. Cause for concern or a big deal?

First a deep dive into Trump's desperate, $100 million lawsuit against his cousin and the New York Times for revealing the truth about his taxes. Then we look at this memo showing that the Trump campaign new that its election lies were bullshit but went on with the charade anyway. Finally, David Corn joins Mea Culpa to analyze it all and show how recent elections where Trump has been all but on the ballot show that he has become a liability to the GOP. Will they start walking away? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Democrats have a man problem. Their heroes are soft and squishy or full-out Communists, says a writer for RedState.com.Why he says masculine men don't like what the left is selling... and they're buying it less and less. All eyes on the Supreme Court as a major decision about President Trump's ability to tariff other countries will soon be gaveled. Andrew Cuomo's loss in New York marks the end of a political dynasty, and sadly, the end of the democrat party.

Send us a textTwenty-two coaching vacancies in one county—without scandal, without losing streaks—just a wave of veteran leaders saying, “Enough.” We sit down with Mansfield News Journal sports reporter Jake Furr to unpack the forces driving high school coaches out: parents bypassing the chain of command, school boards overruling athletic directors, and an expectations spiral fueled by travel ball spending and the D1-or-bust myth.Jake walks us through the stories behind his three-part series on Richland County, Ohio, where seasoned coaches with championships on their résumés stepped away after years of late-night emails, social media outrage, and meetings where reason lost to volume. We talk about the real cost of that erosion—fractured team culture, confused athletes, and a revolving door of new coaches tasked with rebuilding from scratch. Along the way, we dig into what meaningful administrative support looks like: a clear chain of command, scheduled conversations about playing time, consistent policies, and school boards that hire competent ADs then let them lead.We also face the sidelines. From irrational crowd behavior to direct confrontations with officials, the officiating shortage is accelerating. Jake shares practical solutions communities are testing—officiating classes for students, firm ejection policies with real consequences, and incentives for positive parent conduct. For coaches, we share templates for transparent standards: how roles are earned, what development pathways look like, and why merit-based playing time is non-negotiable. For parents and athletes, we offer a healthier scorecard: being coachable, owning your role, celebrating team success, and seeing sports as preparation for life, not just a scholarship chase.If you care about youth sports—coach, parent, player, or administrator—this conversation gives you language, policy ideas, and perspective to start fixing the environment today. Listen, share with your athletic community, and tell us: what accountability step will your program adopt first? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help more programs find this conversation.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

We're 30+ days into a government shutdown, SNAP benefits are disappearing, layoffs are ongoing, and a catastrophic storm just hit Jamaica. But beyond the headlines, people are privately struggling with job loss, evictions, food insecurity, and the mental toll of trying to “stay positive” when everything feels urgent.In this week's episode, we talk about how to be resourceful in the real, messy, "make-it-through-the-week" kind of way. Whether you're giving help or in need of it, this episode will shift how you think about support, community, and what's really essential.And if you're someone who feels like you're holding it all together with duct tape and prayer, this one's for you.We cover:How to stop waiting for help and start solving real problemsWhy a 7-day survival plan can calm your nervous systemPractical tips to navigate urgent vs. important tasksThe difference between refilling needs and replacing wantsHow to tap into mutual aid, libraries, 211, and other local lifelinesWhy resourcefulness is not a character trait, it's a learned skillLinks: Ep 156: Survive & Advance | The Ultimate Guide to Financial Resilience with Lynnette Khalfani CoxEp 191: Rethinking Emergency Funds for Modern Times Ep 218: What to do with your money when the world feels unstable Ep 220: How to give yourself a raise without changing jobs Ep 226: What it takes to get through your hardest financial year Ep 76: Curbing Food Insecurity  Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

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Even the strongest relationships feel the pressure from loved ones. One flirty fiance's actions get back to his partner and incites a dramatic backlash.If you are interested in partaking in Bee Believe, please go to our unique link to support them and the podcast: https://www.bee-believe.com/?ref=REALITEATWOPlease rate and subscribe to our podcast. You can rate us at either Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realitea-times-two/id1689517536 or spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/7rInYf1BD8YiFeCeOOx8gI. I will also start reading your 4 or 5-star ratings on the air!If you like us, please share with your friends.Please visit and follow us on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realiteatimestwoIG: https://instagram.com/realiteatimestwoThreads: https://www.threads.net/@realiteatimestwoTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/RealiteaxTwoPod Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realiteaxtwopod?lang=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/realiteatimestwo.bsky.social You can also e-mail us at realiteaxtwo@hotmail.com. You can find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@realiteatimestwoFind us on Discord at realiteaxtwoFollow us on Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/realiteatimestwopod/ I got a new website!!!! Visit https://realiteatimestwo.podcastpage.io/?v=zzea Listen to my new podcast with my friend Mikel called "Next Take Podcast" at the below YouTube link at: www.youtube.com/@NextTakePodcast/featured Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Heck was a golf prodigy who qualified for the US Women's Open at age 15 and made the cut. As a freshman in high school, she committed to play at Stanford University, where she went on to win both individual and team national championships and became Nike Golf's very first NIL sponsored athlete. But when the time came to turn pro, Rachel decided that a life on the road and in the spotlight wasn't for her. Instead, she earned and accepted her commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. I was very pleased to speak with Rachel, not just because she is a person of exceptional talent and character, but because she is also the daughter of my Rhodes College friends, Stacy and Robert Heck. She and I discuss her journey (so far), particular: -Struggling with perfection -The true definition of success -The importance of motherhood -How her dad “Pavlov'ed” her and her sisters into loving golf -The importance of role models, including: Condoleezza Rice (her academic advisor), Annika Sörrenstam, and Stanford Coach Anne Walker -Her favorite (and second favorite) golf course! ✍️Please rate and review Reasonably Happy (⁠https://ratethispodcast.com/paulopod⁠) ✍️

It's that time again…open enrollment season. And while we know this topic doesn't get anyone out of bed in the morning, it SHOULD. Because buried in that HR email you ignored is a decision that could cost or save you thousands.This week, we're breaking down why so many people just auto-renew last year's health plan, what rising premiums in 2026 actually mean for your wallet, and how AI can help you stop making five-figure decisions based on casual conversations with your coworkers.We talk about:Why health insurance is quietly eating your raiseHow to sniff out hidden changes in your 2026 planUsing AI to compare plans without becoming an expertThe power of a good prompt and what to include in yoursWhy planning for next year's pregnancy, braces, or mental health care needs to happen right now Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

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We recently teamed up with Consumer Reports on an eye-opening project that made us rethink how we evaluate, purchase, and engage with our homeowners insurance policy. This week's episode is about what we learned.Here's what we unpack:Why homeowners insurance is way more confusing and critical than we thoughtWhat's driving double-digit rate hikes (even if you've never filed a claim)How your dog, HOA, or even local crime rates affect your premiumsOne of the most overlooked parts of your policy that could actually save youWhy checking your mail might be the most important financial task you do this weekHow to protect yourself with umbrella policies and avoid common trapsThis one's shorter than usual, because we want you to take action: → Read your policy. → Shop around. → Check out CR's list of top-rated homeowners insurance companies based on actual customer satisfaction, claim handling, and renewal transparency Links: Why are Homeowners Insurance rates going up right now?Homeowners Insurance & Extreme Weather: What you should know Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

Food prices are up (again), takeout is 4x more expensive than eating at home, and yet somehow..dinner still ends up on your doorstep. That's exactly why we created Eat Better, a new video series that makes home cooking feel doable, even if you're not “a cooking person.”In this episode, we're breaking down why so many people aren't cooking at home, and what it really takes to change that.Julien talks about how 20+ years of cooking at home and 7 years as a pro chef shaped our latest project, and Kiersten opens up about what's kept her out of the kitchen. We also dig into how we think about food and money, and why this moment in time demands a better approach to nourishing yourself and your family.Listen to hear more about:The launch of our new video series Eat BetterWhy your favorite restaurants might all be serving the same food How people got to a point where cooking feels harder than it isThe emotional, cultural, and economic reasons behind the takeout trapWhy your kitchen might be working against youWhy cooking is a critical life skill, not just a nice-to-haveHow restaurant-quality meals at home are more doable (and cheaper) than you thinkLinks: Start here and leave your questions for Eat Better (full series HERE)“I tracked down the company ruining restaurants” via More Perfect UnionEp 158 - The secret to stress-free cooking at home | must-have kitchen tech for busy people (watch it instead) Eat Better on a Budget ebook Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Marina shares the most transformative relationship experience of her life—the one that finally broke the cycle of being the fixer in love. With raw honesty, she opens up about falling for someone with immense potential, a soulful connection, and an incredibly difficult past. But more importantly, she shares how she finally walked away—not just physically, but emotionally and somatically—from the belief that her love could save someone who didn't want to be saved.This is not just a story of heartbreak; it's a story of nervous system healing, boundary reclamation, and rewriting the blueprint of what love feels like. If you've ever stayed in a relationship hoping the other person would change, if you've ever been hooked by potential instead of reality, or if you've lost yourself trying to fix someone else—this episode will speak to the deepest parts of you.Marina invites you into her process of grieving not only a romantic relationship but also her relationship with her father, and how all of it ties back to her childhood pattern of trying to earn love through healing others. She reflects on her own addiction—not to substances, but to hope, to the fixer fantasy, and to the deep desire for emotional safety. Through this heartbreak, she found a sense of freedom she never knew was possible.❥Join The Unburdened Heart Program: https://marinayt.com/the-unburdened-heart ❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"I was addicted—not to him—but to his recovery. That was my drug.""I used to fall in love with who people could be. Now I fall in love with how they treat me.""Healing isn't just knowing better. It's feeling differently. It's your nervous system learning what safety actually is.""The fixer in me always saw souls. But now, I'm learning to love what's real.""I grieved the love story that never happened—because potential isn't love, and fantasy isn't reality."trauma healing, somatic healing, relationship patterns, fixer mentality, codependency, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, heartbreak recovery, boundaries, breaking trauma bonds, Marina Yanay-Triner, Deep Within podcast

Mentor Sessions Ep. 034: Tom Luongo on Geopolitics, Trump Policies, Economic Revival, Gold & Bitcoin Forecasts.Tom Luongo interview exposes the high-stakes geopolitics analysis behind Trump's Ukraine policy and Trump Israel strategy, revealing how these moves tie into the government shutdown 2025 and a bold middle class economy revival. As a geopolitical mastermind from Gold Goats and Guns, Tom breaks down statecraft explained in real terms, showing how Powell interest rates are shifting to support Trump's agenda against globalist forces. Dive into gold price prediction soaring to new highs and Bitcoin forecast 2025 targeting $175K-$200K as pristine collateral in a crumbling system. This Bitcoin-focused episode uncovers the hidden war for control, from flushing out traitors with money trails to re-engineering housing for millennials via Fannie Mae reforms. Discover why Trump's “live hand grenade” shutdown could slash trillions, neuter neocons, and recapitalize America while Europe gasps for fiscal union.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro Teaser: Game Board Changed & Pristine Collateral00:01:39 Trump's Ukraine Policy Shift Explained00:02:37 Europe's Fiscal Union & Ukraine War Excuse00:04:00 High-Level Game: Trump, Putin Throwing Sides00:04:16 Washing Hands of Ukraine Without Looking Weak00:04:48 Government Shutdown 2025: Live Hand Grenade & Day 6100:06:55 Flushing Out Traitors: Gabbard DNI Probes00:08:10 Money Trails Light Up: NGO & Cartel Funds00:10:02 Europeans Can't Afford War: Trump Knows00:11:12 Trump Israel Strategy: Allowing Tie & Injuries00:13:26 Neutering Iran & Israel: Russia Neutral00:14:11 Iran's Nuclear Program Bombed by B-200:15:07 Allowing Wins But Unhappy: British Playing Sides00:16:12 Walking Away from NATO: Russian Wargames Advisors00:17:13 Statecraft Explained: Trump Not Moron, Subtle Plays00:18:31 Real Problems: Portland Chicago Over Foreign Wars00:20:01 Commies vs Patriots: Fight for Home00:21:07 High Table Davos: Real Players No Wikipedia00:24:10 Shutdown Exposes Money Sources & Powell Rates Cut00:25:01 Game Board Changed: Credit Cycle & TariffsAbout Tom LuongoGeopolitical mastermind behind Gold Goats 'n Guns podcast and newsletter.X.com: @TFL1728Podcast: Gold Goats 'n Guns - https://tomluongo.me/podcast/Website: tomluongo.mePrev. EP. https://youtu.be/whaMYQeMHh0

In today's episode, Saranne takes us on a refreshing journey into the world of walking. From the numerous health benefits to expert tips and personal anecdotes, she explores the simple yet powerful act of putting one foot in front of the other. Discover the surprising connections between walking and mental well-being, learn about innovative walking apps, and even indulge in lighthearted walking jokes. Lace up your shoes and join Saranne as she invites us to embrace the joy and therapeutic nature of walking.2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025, and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in over 130 countries across 7 continents and features over 390 original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg.   To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_SuggestionsTo sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne 

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Ever thought about walking away from a 6-figure job to go do something fun? Meet someone who did: Lauren Thomas. From our serendipitous Pretty Funny Women meetup to our shared hatred for San Diego parking, Lauren brings her charm, wit, and incredible life experience to the mic. She has a backstory that'll blow your mind and we cover everything from comedy classes and corporate escapes to life lists and family secrets.Episode Timeline Highlights[2:22] – Meeting Lauren at Pretty Funny Women and how her jazz-singer style won me over[6:15] – Lauren's wild birth story and childhood across five continents[11:00] – From Fortune 500 marketing exec to full-time creative—why Lauren walked away[17:33] – The beauty (and curse) of being a well-dressed comedian in a sausage fest[25:45] – Growing up Black abroad vs. navigating “liberal” California[33:01] – Atsuko, Neil Brennan, and Lauren's comedy inspirations[43:18] – Comedy, aging, and writing from real life[51:05] – The power of a “life list” and how Lauren's using hers to build an intentional life[1:03:55] – The struggles and wins of San Diego open mics (tiny dick jokes and all!)[1:14:02] – Family secrets, heritage reveals, and discovering who we really are[1:22:00] – Suzi's mic mishaps and Lauren's best/worst shows[1:33:55] – Advice for new comedians and honoring the craftLinks & ResourcesLauren Thomas on Instagram: [Insert Handle if known]Pretty Funny Women: ⁠⁠https://prettyfunnywomen.com⁠⁠Comedy Store (West Hollywood): ⁠⁠https://thecomedystore.com⁠⁠Mic Drop Comedy, San Diego: ⁠⁠https://micdropcomedy.com⁠⁠Closing NoteIf this episode made you laugh, think, or just gave your brain a break—please rate, review, and follow the show. And don't keep it to yourself! Share it with a friend who needs a good story and a good giggle. See you next time!

Where Dave, Whitney, and Jon get real about the challenging truths in John 6. They explore why people walked away from Jesus, and how we can guard our own hearts against similar pitfalls. Is our relationship with Jesus, or with the good things He provides? Join them as they discuss dissatisfaction, the importance of community, and practical ways to stay rooted in faith. Plus, hear a hilarious story about Jon getting kicked out of an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil! You don't want to miss their thoughts on how we can stay in relationship with the brothers and sisters who walked away from the Lord. Mentioned book: Hungering for God by John Piper

If talking about credit makes you anxious, confused, or just flat-out annoyed… you're not alone. In this episode, we break down the truth about credit scores and reports: what they are, how they work, the most common myths people believe, and why it's time we stop treating credit like a moral compass.Whether you're building credit for the first time, trying to bounce back from a rough patch, or just wondering why your score dipped after doing the “right” thing - we got you.We cover:The biggest myths about credit (including the one a lot of folks still repeat)Why your score is not a moral report cardHow to check your credit and why you must The rise of shady credit repair schemesSmart ways to build or rebuild without getting scammedCredit reports, analogies, and a little tough loveLinks: Episode 211 - Everything you were never taught about bankruptcy (or watch it HERE)Check your credit report for free at AnnualCreditReport.comNational Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)Operation HOPE – Financial counseling and education Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber has had an intriguing few days filled with business pivots, headline-grabbing social media activity, and a rare musical moment. On Friday, June 6, he unveiled a bold new monochromatic look and posted a string of moody selfies to Instagram, tagging his newly-launched clothing brand SKYLRK. The singer lounged in rich blue hues—oversized hoodie, leggings, and classic white socks—offering followers a peek into his casual side, all while watching sports with a friend. This SKYLRK launch is turning heads for more than its style. The brand steps in right as Bieber publicly and dramatically cut ties with Drew House, his previous fashion label. In an April Instagram Story, Bieber urged fans not to support Drew House, declaring it no longer represented him or his family. Notably, his wife Hailey Bieber was involved in SKYLRK's design process, according to Page Six, even teasing her favorite jacket on Instagram before the story expired. The details of SKYLRK remain elusive—the website is password-protected and the Instagram account is virtually empty—so, for now, speculation swirls as to the label's aesthetic and market ambitions. Beyond fashion, Justin Bieber's music catalogue continues to be big business. Hipgnosis Songs Management acquired Bieber's entire song catalogue in January 2023, with this asset still making headlines as Hipgnosis underwent further industry restructuring in 2025, according to Wikipedia. While Bieber himself has not commented recently, industry analysts continue to cite this massive deal among the modern music world's most significant rights sales. In terms of wealth, while he's not yet a billionaire, a recent YouTube analysis pegs his fortune around 350 million dollars in 2025—thanks to record sales, explosive tours, and investments in fashion and tech. On the public appearance front, Bieber was seen sharing sunset snaps in St Andrews, Scotland, earlier this week, giving the local Edinburgh beer a thumbs up—a gesture that generated over a million Instagram likes, reports The Scotsman. In a quieter musical moment, a short video posted on YouTube October 4 shows him playing the song Walking Away at the piano, showcasing his stripped-down artistry for fans and sparking plenty of nostalgic buzz. All in all, Bieber's week reveals a star doubling down on personal branding, selectively sharing glimpses of his music, and remaining front and center in both business dealings and the public imagination.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This episode is sponsored by NordProtect. To save up to 59% on annual plans for NordProtect visit https://nordprotect.com/richandregular and use code RICHANDREGULARThis week, we're breaking down three money identities we've seen over and over again. None of these are “good” or “bad,” they're more like energies, instincts, patterns we've all lived at some point. And just like a horoscope, you might recognize yourself in all of them.We'll walk you through a quick quiz so you can find out where you land, and then we'll show you why the answer isn't as simple as picking one lan​​e.In this episode we: Break down 3 money identities you'll probably recognize in yourself (or your friends)Walk you through our quiz so you can see how they show up in real life and which energy you naturally lead withTalk about why sticking with just one money identity might leave you stuck Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

Send us a textIn this episode, I share why learning to say “no” can be one of the most powerful tools in your pool service business. Whether it's an account that drains your energy, a customer who constantly asks for extra work without paying for it, or cleanup jobs that just aren't worth your time, knowing when to walk away keeps your business strong and profitable. I'll give you real-world examples from my own route and practical ways you can politely say “bye” without burning bridges.Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDERTry Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Kurt is the lead singer of Information Society. The group's breakout single was 1988's "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)," a dance song which spent 39 weeks on the dance chart, going straight to number one and also peaking at number three on the Hot 100 pop chart. In addition to that song, the group's self-titled major release debut Information Society (1988) also produced another Top 10 Billboard entry in "Walking Away" which reached number five on the dance chart and number nine on the Hot 100 chart. A third single, the ballad "Repetition managed to reach number 76 on the Hot 100 also. The band has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.

Today on Rock Feed, we're joined by Dustin Bates, frontman of Starset, for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the release of their brand new album Silos, out now.Dustin opens up about leaving behind a PhD program to chase his music dreams, how Starset was formed, and the intense creative process that went into this ambitious new record. We dive into his sci-fi storytelling, the evolution of Starset's cinematic sound, and why this album started out as singles before transforming into a full-fledged project.0:00 — Dustin Bates Joins Rock Feed + “Silos” Release0:27 — From Singles to Full Album: Why “Silos”1:59 — Sci-Fi Roots & Engineering Background2:26 — Epic Records Deal… Then Dropped3:10 — “My Demons” Breaks Through3:34 — Walking Away from a PhD: No-Brainer Risk4:08 — “Everyone Thought I Was Crazy”4:27 — Early Influences: Phil Collins to Metallica6:03 — Building the Starset Sound: Zimmer, Sigur Rós, Orchestral + Electronic6:42 — Anthem Writing: Hooks that Stick7:06 — Solo vs Co-Writes, Interludes, 18-Hour Days7:43 — Writing on a Train: Lyric Lock-In8:34 — Where Inspiration Really Comes From9:20 — Work Ethic, Growing Up with Less10:00 — The All-In Loan: Recording Without a Label11:17 — Radio Games, Signing, and Recoupment Reality12:20 — “It's Like an 800% Loan”: Label Economics12:41 — Keeping the Edge: Refusing the Comfort Blanket14:58 — What “Silos” Sounds Like + Next Album Already15:51 — No Tour Yet: Building a Bigger Return16:18 — The AI Video Backlash: What Really Happened17:27 — Tech Evolves: From Synths to AI18:00 — Covers, Not Composers: What AI Can (and Can't) Do18:39 — Pro-Tech, Not Anti-Art: Using Tools, Hiring Artists21:58 — AI & Society: Jobs, Churn, and the Future23:47 — Closing Thoughts & Mutual Respect

If budgets are supposed to keep us on track, why do so many of them make us feel stuck instead? In this episode, we talk about why the most common advice fails and what actually works when life keeps changing.The problem with budgets isn't discipline, it's design. Most advice assumes your income, expenses, and goals stay the same forever. Ours doesn't, and neither should yours.We get into:Why the “stick to your budget no matter what” mantra sets you up to failHow to spot seasonal spending patterns and stop treating them like emergenciesThe difference between rules (non-negotiable facts of money) and richuals (flexible habits you can adapt)Why cash flow management matters more than month-to-month trackingHow to stop treating budgets as a once or twice-a-month activity and start managing them in real timeHow to use non-cash choices like skills, time, creativity, community as part of your default financial strategy.The problem with formulas like 50/30/20, and why they were never built for everyoneWhy sticking to the wrong budget doesn't earn you extra credit and just ruins your motivation Links: Listen to Episode 224 - How to actually save money on groceries in 2025 or watch it hereListen to Episode 189 - Underconsumption Explained or watch it hereGeorgia residents - Mark your calendars for the Georgia PSC Election  Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

What if retirement wasn't a one-time event at the end of a long career, but a rhythm you could build into your life right now?In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Jillian Johnsrud, whose new book Retire Often flips the script on traditional retirement. Instead of waiting 40 years to enjoy life, Jillian makes the case for taking intentional mini-retirements throughout your career by taking one month off every couple of years….not to escape your life, but to design it.Jillian drops a 6.5% rule that reframes everything you've been taught about budgeting for time off. And we both realize: we've been doing mini-retirements, we just didn't have the language for it.So together, we unpack:Why a single month can be more transformative than you thinkWhat burnout actually feels like (and why most of us misread it)The financial math behind taking breaks without going brokeWhy your future self will thank you for planning nowHow to pitch a break to your boss and mean itLinks: Get the “Retire Often” book or visit the websiteGrab her free worksheets on Planning and Negotiating your mini-retirementFollow Jillian on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube  Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

Send us a text✅ Subscribe now for more episodes MPF Discussion with Jason VanDevereWalking Away From A Golden Ticket: Jason VanDevere's Leap of Faith  About JasonJason VanDevere walked away from inheriting his family's 9-figure business to start his dream business from nothing. He designed and launched a goal-setting planner called Goal Crazy, that has generated over $1,000,000 in sales and grown to serve 40,000+ customers through products, workshops, and programs. Jason also built a $3.5M real estate portfolio and recently authored "Dream Driven," a book helping aspiring entrepreneurs create their dream lifestyle through business. He hosts the Goal Crazy Podcast and is a proud husband and father of three.  Walking Away from a Golden Ticket: Jason VanDevere's Leap of FaithWhat happens when you walk away from a secure family business to chase a dream that barely exists on paper? Jason VanDevere did just that. From turning down a fourth-generation role in his family's car dealership empire to building Goal Crazy, a planner now trusted by 40,000+ entrepreneurs Jason's story is all about courage, faith, and turning uncertainty into opportunity. In this episode, we unpack Jason's leap of faith, how he validated his idea through focus groups, why discomfort is the birthplace of growth, and how being “dream driven” can fuel anyone's entrepreneurial journey. If you've ever wondered whether to play it safe or bet on your passion, this is a conversation you can't miss  

This week we're celebrating our 10 year anniversary by sharing some lessons about money, partnership, and staying excited about the long game.10 years of marriage isn't just a milestone, it's a record of every choice you made together, from buying a house to splitting a check to deciding who's unloading the dishwasher. Some of those choices aged well. Others? Let's just say they came with late fees.In this episode, we get into:What to do when “my idea” needs “our money,” and how to bring and how to bring it up without sounding like you're making a sales pitch or begging for permissionThe difference between conviction and borrowed confidence, and how to tell if you're just hyped by somebody else's resultsThe price we've paid for decisions that looked fine in the moment but flopped later and how we move on without dragging it out.Why marriage isn't 50/50 most of the time, and how keeping score only makes the game worse.The trap of calling yourself “the responsible one” or “the spender,” and how those roles mess with the way you see each otherThe metrics that matter more than net worth if you want your marriage (and your life) to feel exciting in year 20, 30, and beyond Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

Some seasons of life are defined by money, and not in a good way. Those years test your patience, your relationships, and your identity. But they can become turning points and leave lessons that last long after the struggle is over.This week, we're talking about the kind of year that stretches everything. When progress feels invisible and the usual advice doesn't cut it, it's easy to lose momentum or give up entirely. We've been there, and in this episode, we're sharing what helped us stay focused and keep moving forward when it felt like things were falling apart. Inside, we get into:How to know if you're in a “hard year” (and why that label matters)Why you need new ways to measure progress when money is tightWhat baseball, burnout, and corporate spin can teach us about manufacturing winsHow to make quitting harderIf money's been testing you lately, and you're tired of pretending it's fine, this one's for you. Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

01:00:00 – Martial Law Playbook Trump's talk of sending troops into U.S. cities is framed as a Pentagon-backed military operation, planned long before, with conservatives enabling authoritarianism they once opposed. 01:05:29 – Pentagon's Megacity War Games A Pentagon video outlines future urban warfare, portraying megacities as “incubators for adversaries.” Commentary warns this is predictive programming for smart cities and biometric surveillance. 01:12:31 – Fascism in America Analysis argues Trump has fused technocracy with fascism by nationalizing industry, militarizing policing, and normalizing federal control—all cheered by conservatives. 01:18:34 – Chicago Woman Rejects Troops Despite being carjacked and injured, a Chicago woman rejects Trump's plan to send in the National Guard. She's mocked online but praised as more liberty-minded than conservatives cheering martial law. 01:30:28 – Martial Law Conditioning Pandemic lockdowns, mask mandates, and “crime crackdowns” are described as steps in martial law conditioning. Public, judiciary, and Congress are being acclimated to permanent military presence. 01:52:47 – Digital ID = Tyranny Children's Health Defense warns “voluntary” digital IDs always become mandatory. TSA's biometric scans are cited as proof that digital identity is a technocratic control grid. 01:58:16 – CDC Shake-Up & Power Struggle RFK Jr. clashes with CDC Director Susan Monarez over vaccine policy and alleged autism links. Her refusal to fire staff leads to her removal, triggering mass resignations and exposing deep cracks inside the agency. 02:05:28 – Hypocrisy of “The Science” CDC officials claim to protect public health while covering up vaccine harms and autism research. Commentary rips the arrogance of bureaucrats demanding blind trust and restricting scientific inquiry to “experts only.” 02:15:43 – Informed Consent & Pharma Tyranny Discussion shifts to medical freedom, pointing out that patients should decide—even in terminal cases—but instead government enforces pharma's agenda. Historic examples show how the drug war and mandates strip away personal choice. 02:24:49 – Poison in the Milk RFK Jr. and Trump allow COVID vaccines to remain available despite rescinding emergency use. The show compares this to knowingly placing poison in front of people and calling it “informed consent.” 02:39:37 – Autism Explosion Exposed Autism rates skyrocketing from 1 in 10,000 (1970s) to 1 in 31 today are tied to vaccine expansion. Commentary highlights bipartisan efforts to cover it up and accuses both Trump and Kennedy of protecting pharma profits. 02:48:34 – Ham Sandwich Tyranny Federal prosecutors attempt to charge a man with felony assault for throwing a Subway sandwich at an officer. A grand jury rejects the indictment, marking a rare citizen rebuke of Trump's police-state overreach. 03:08:29 – Cancer Scare & Medical Pressure Guest John Richardson recounts being rushed into surgery for supposed stage-three colon cancer. He describes how doctors pushed invasive procedures for profit while ignoring natural explanations for his condition. 03:12:47 – Colonoscopy & Surgery Pushback Richardson details resisting heavy pressure from multiple specialists who insisted he'd die within ten days without surgery. He argues most colon operations are unnecessary and profit-driven, highlighting systemic corruption in the medical field. 03:23:33 – Walking Away from Surgery Despite threats about insurance and liability, Richardson refuses both surgery and colonoscopy, noting how hospitals prioritize revenue over patient well-being. He stresses that bowel improvements were ignored because they conflicted with the prescribed plan. 03:29:04 – Natural Healing & B17 Therapy Richardson begins a 40-day natural healing process using B17, diet, and naturopathic methods. He links his recovery to apricot seeds and shares how suppression of such remedies protects Big Pharma's trillion-dollar industry. 03:39:55 – Apricot Seeds & Longevity Secrets Discussion turns to the Hunza people of Pakistan, who live past 100 and credit apricot seeds. Richardson cites studies on amygdalin's anti-cancer properties, claiming mainstream outlets bury these findings to protect pharmaceutical profits. 04:05:18 – Free Book: World Without Cancer Show ends with promotion of G. Edward Griffin's classic book, offered free online to spread knowledge about suppressed cancer remedies. Richardson frames it as a tool to break the lies of the medical-industrial complex. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

01:00:00 – Martial Law Playbook Trump's talk of sending troops into U.S. cities is framed as a Pentagon-backed military operation, planned long before, with conservatives enabling authoritarianism they once opposed. 01:05:29 – Pentagon's Megacity War Games A Pentagon video outlines future urban warfare, portraying megacities as “incubators for adversaries.” Commentary warns this is predictive programming for smart cities and biometric surveillance. 01:12:31 – Fascism in America Analysis argues Trump has fused technocracy with fascism by nationalizing industry, militarizing policing, and normalizing federal control—all cheered by conservatives. 01:18:34 – Chicago Woman Rejects Troops Despite being carjacked and injured, a Chicago woman rejects Trump's plan to send in the National Guard. She's mocked online but praised as more liberty-minded than conservatives cheering martial law. 01:30:28 – Martial Law Conditioning Pandemic lockdowns, mask mandates, and “crime crackdowns” are described as steps in martial law conditioning. Public, judiciary, and Congress are being acclimated to permanent military presence. 01:52:47 – Digital ID = Tyranny Children's Health Defense warns “voluntary” digital IDs always become mandatory. TSA's biometric scans are cited as proof that digital identity is a technocratic control grid. 01:58:16 – CDC Shake-Up & Power Struggle RFK Jr. clashes with CDC Director Susan Monarez over vaccine policy and alleged autism links. Her refusal to fire staff leads to her removal, triggering mass resignations and exposing deep cracks inside the agency. 02:05:28 – Hypocrisy of “The Science” CDC officials claim to protect public health while covering up vaccine harms and autism research. Commentary rips the arrogance of bureaucrats demanding blind trust and restricting scientific inquiry to “experts only.” 02:15:43 – Informed Consent & Pharma Tyranny Discussion shifts to medical freedom, pointing out that patients should decide—even in terminal cases—but instead government enforces pharma's agenda. Historic examples show how the drug war and mandates strip away personal choice. 02:24:49 – Poison in the Milk RFK Jr. and Trump allow COVID vaccines to remain available despite rescinding emergency use. The show compares this to knowingly placing poison in front of people and calling it “informed consent.” 02:39:37 – Autism Explosion Exposed Autism rates skyrocketing from 1 in 10,000 (1970s) to 1 in 31 today are tied to vaccine expansion. Commentary highlights bipartisan efforts to cover it up and accuses both Trump and Kennedy of protecting pharma profits. 02:48:34 – Ham Sandwich Tyranny Federal prosecutors attempt to charge a man with felony assault for throwing a Subway sandwich at an officer. A grand jury rejects the indictment, marking a rare citizen rebuke of Trump's police-state overreach. 03:08:29 – Cancer Scare & Medical Pressure Guest John Richardson recounts being rushed into surgery for supposed stage-three colon cancer. He describes how doctors pushed invasive procedures for profit while ignoring natural explanations for his condition. 03:12:47 – Colonoscopy & Surgery Pushback Richardson details resisting heavy pressure from multiple specialists who insisted he'd die within ten days without surgery. He argues most colon operations are unnecessary and profit-driven, highlighting systemic corruption in the medical field. 03:23:33 – Walking Away from Surgery Despite threats about insurance and liability, Richardson refuses both surgery and colonoscopy, noting how hospitals prioritize revenue over patient well-being. He stresses that bowel improvements were ignored because they conflicted with the prescribed plan. 03:29:04 – Natural Healing & B17 Therapy Richardson begins a 40-day natural healing process using B17, diet, and naturopathic methods. He links his recovery to apricot seeds and shares how suppression of such remedies protects Big Pharma's trillion-dollar industry. 03:39:55 – Apricot Seeds & Longevity Secrets Discussion turns to the Hunza people of Pakistan, who live past 100 and credit apricot seeds. Richardson cites studies on amygdalin's anti-cancer properties, claiming mainstream outlets bury these findings to protect pharmaceutical profits. 04:05:18 – Free Book: World Without Cancer Show ends with promotion of G. Edward Griffin's classic book, offered free online to spread knowledge about suppressed cancer remedies. Richardson frames it as a tool to break the lies of the medical-industrial complex. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Most people only invest for retirement through their employer plan, which means if that plan is weak, your future could be too. But how do you actually know if it's bad, or if you just don't understand it yet?In this episode, we break down the three biggest signs your employer plan might be holding you back, and what to do about it.We'll get into:Why some 401(k) fund menus feel like a restaurant with no good options (and how to find the hidden gems)What “the match” really means, why it's not free money, and how to calculate its true impact on your paycheckThe ugly truth about vesting schedules, and why they're less about rewarding loyalty and more about saving your employer moneyHow to compare your retirement benefits across jobs the same way you'd compare rent prices or school districts before movingYour retirement plan is part of your compensation, just like salary, PTO, and health insurance. If you're ignoring it (or assuming it's fine) you could be leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table.Take a closer look now so you can decide whether your plan is working for you, or if it's time to find a better path forward.Links: Ep 171: Why you need a brokerage account: The Swiss Army knife of investing Ep 105: Planning for your retirement Ep 108: Sparking your early retirement dreams: A guide to FIRE   Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow