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I am still honoring the memory of Ethel, a tiny Chihuahua with the fierce spirit of an 80-pound Doberman who ruled the house, barked at motion detectors, and hid behind her human when things got too real. We also dive deep into the heavy, often misplaced guilt that comes with losing a pet, and discuss the practical, difficult reality of "sitting out life." While waiting for therapy or medications to reach a steady state, how do we begin to re-engage with the world? Join me for a raw, honest conversation about love, loss, and the slow climb back into life. Grief sucks and is lonely, but I look forward to each day and don't feel    #PetLoss #GriefJourney #MentalHealthMatters #HonoringEthel #ChihuahuaLove #GriefAndGuilt #PodcastLife #HealingProcess #MentalHealthSupport   Ever wonder why your premium coffee sometimes tastes overwhelmingly bitter or completely flat? In this episode, we break down the stark differences between warehouse-sitting commodity brands and small-batch, roast-to-order coffee. Discover what a "Roasted On" date actually means for your morning cup, how ethical sourcing impacts flavor profile, and why you don't have to sacrifice quality for home-brewing convenience. What We Cover in This Episode The chemical reality of coffee stales: Why "Best By" dates are lying to you. What "Convenience Plus" means for modern coffee enthusiasts. Small-batch vs. mass industrial roasting: How consistency protects your palate. The real economics of a specialty coffee subscription (breaking down the cost per cup). How to spot genuinely ethical direct-trade beans. Links & Resources Explore our Roast-to-Order Subscriptions: www.fbroasters.com Connect with us on Instagram: @tnfroisreading Follow our creator journey: https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading Hashtags #CoffeeSubscription #RoastToOrder #SpecialtyCoffee #HomeBrewing #SmallBatchCoffee #CoffeeLover #CreatorAuthenticity #EthicalSourcing Season 4: The Toxic Era (2011) The Setup Season 4 is widely remembered as the darkest, most vitriolic, and most fractured season in Bravo history. The cast split into warring factions, creating an environment so toxic that Bravo executives famously executed a "mass firing" at the end of the run. Key Storylines & Episode Hooks The Post-Bethenny Power Vacuum: With Bethenny Frankel gone, Jill Zarin tries to regain her status as the "Queen Bee" via a highly calculated, failed apology tour. The Arrival of Cindy Barshop: The one-season wonder introduces the world to "Vajazzling" while immediately clashing with Ramona and Sonja over arbitrary Upper East Side "pecking orders." The Morocco Disaster (Episodes 8–10): The defining trip of the season. Luann acts like a colonial matriarch, Ramona complains about the country being "dirty," and Alex McCord breaks out in literal stress hives while attempting to crash a dinner party. The Real Vibe: Pre-MAGA Populist Elitism Long before the modern political landscape had a name, Season 4 was its perfect blueprint. Kelly Bensimon weaponized language to live in a post-truth reality, coining the phrase "systematic bullying" to escape accountability. Ramona Singer proudly practiced the "rules don't apply to me" philosophy—physically shoving women to grab the best bedrooms and dismissing anything outside her zip code as "the boonies."   Season 5: The Great Reboot (2012) The Setup Out with the old, in with the new. Bravo cleans house—firing Jill, Kelly, Alex, and Cindy—and introduces three brand-new housewives to shake up the mainstays (Ramona, Sonja, and Luann). Key Storylines & Episode Hooks The Enter of the Alpha (Heather Thomson): Sharp shapewear CEO Heather enters yelling "Holla!" and immediately sets boundaries with Ramona, completely refusing to bow to her bullying. The Radical Fragility of Aviva Drescher: Aviva introduces a highly glossy Upper East Side aesthetic, but her deep-seated phobias quickly take center stage. The St. Barth's Trip (Episodes 11–14): The peak reality TV crossover. Luann gets caught sneaking a French pirate into her bedroom and frantically speaks French on the phone to hide it, while Aviva arrives late and calls Ramona and Sonja "white trash" for not throwing her a party just for getting off an airplane. The Real Vibe: Weaponized Victimhood Season 5 perfected the art of using personal trauma as offensive artillery. Aviva Drescher used her prosthetic leg and medical anxieties as a bulletproof shield—positioning herself as the ultimate aggrieved underdog while simultaneously insulting her peers, demonstrating how loud privilege can completely rewrite group accountability.

What do you do when a brilliant, Oxford- or Cambridge-educated graduate walks into your office, chronically late, completely uncommitted to the business, but undeniably sharp? If you're Mike Harle, you don't fire them—you tell them to follow their heart and join the circus. This week, we sit down for an exclusive, world-first public interview with Mike Harle, the former UK Chief Marketing Officer of Shell. In a legendary two-minute conversation around the year 2000, Mike looked past the corporate KPI metrics of a young, nervous junior executive named Jimmy Carr and gave him the ultimate piece of career advice: Do give up your day job. In this episode, Mike shares the fascinating backstory behind one of comedy's most famous career pivots, why he turned down an exclusive UK deal with a struggling new startup called Red Bull, and what it truly means to manage potential over performance.

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Richard is back, fresh off a World Cup match at the Meadowlands, and he's got plenty to say about the experience—from the surprisingly smooth transportation operation to the electric atmosphere inside the stadium. Meanwhile, Ed finally checks JetBlue Mint off his list and shares why the experience reinforced one of the biggest challenges facing the legacy carriers: delivering a premium product that feels worth the price. The conversation also dives into Bilt's newest transfer partner, Preferred Hotels, bringing the program back to 25 partners and opening up a new collection of boutique and luxury properties for point redemptions. Plus, a look at Air Canada's little-known airport cafés, why loyalty programs continue marching toward higher prices, and a potentially lucrative Pays promotion that listeners may want to jump on before it disappears. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️  What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Richard attends a World Cup match • France vs. Senegal at the Meadowlands • New Jersey Transit's surprisingly smooth operation • Why the overall experience exceeded expectations ✈️ Ed finally flies JetBlue Mint • A321 Mint experience review • Seat, service, and onboard Wi-Fi • Why JetBlue continues to stand out ✈️ The state of airline Wi-Fi • American Airlines free Wi-Fi rollout frustrations • JetBlue's connectivity advantage • Why reliability still matters ✈️ The power of points and miles • Using miles to stay for an All-Star game • Last-minute flight changes • Why flexibility remains invaluable ✈️ Admirals Club vs. Delta Sky Club • A tale of two lounge experiences • Food quality differences • How the products continue to diverge ✈️ Air Canada's airport cafés • Complimentary access for elite travelers • Why the concept stands out • Comparing loyalty investments across airlines ✈️ Bilt adds Preferred Hotels • Transfer partner number 25 • One Bilt point to two Preferred points • Boutique hotel redemption opportunities   ✈️ Accor Voyager membership • Discounted membership opportunity • Elite night credits • Whether the math works ✈️ Are loyalty programs becoming too expensive? • Inflation in award pricing • The future of airline and hotel currencies • Where value still exists ✈️ A Pays promotion worth watching • Bonus points opportunities • Why it may not last long • Getting value before the offer disappears ⏱️ Episode 442 Timestamps 1:06 – Richard's World Cup experience at the Meadowlands 7:06 – Ed reviews JetBlue Mint 11:15 – American's free Wi-Fi rollout frustrations 12:44 – Using points and miles to save an All-Star game trip 15:37 – Admirals Club vs. Delta Sky Club 19:36 – Discovering Air Canada's airport cafés 23:31 – Are loyalty programs headed in the wrong direction? 28:07 – Bilt adds Preferred Hotels as partner #25 29:57 – Accor Voyager membership opportunity 32:54 – Pays promotion and bonus points opportunity                

You can do everything right, follow every system, hire every coach, and still build a business that doesn't feel like yours, because no strategy can outrun what's out of alignment with your values.  You're Invited to Podcast Club: Listeners of The Conscious Edge are coming together on Thursdays at 1pm ET for Podcast Club. Think book club, but for the podcast. We'll talk about the episodes, what landed, where it's challenging us, and how to actually apply it. It's a chance to meet other business owners, get into real two-way conversation, and stop just consuming content. RSVP for the dates you want at consciousedge.com/club.  Get full show notes at www.consciousedge.com/ep110 Come say “hi' on Instagram:@aleciastg Most entrepreneurs have done some version of values work. You have a why, a mission, a set of words on a page. And then somewhere along the way, following a coach here, a strategy there, a system everyone swore by, you look up and realize the business you built doesn't look much like the one you actually wanted. In this Mindfulness Matters conversation, Alecia St. Germain and her longtime business partner Jonathan Dugger go past the surface of values work and into what keeps you connected to it. They get into why values evolve as you grow, how money amplifies whatever is already running underneath you (your purpose and your self-protection patterns alike), and the difference between a value that's truly yours and one you're holding onto to feel safe. Alecia also opens up the soul purpose work she's trained in, and Jonathan shares how his own reading turned years of self-imposed pressure into something much closer to joy. Together they offer a grounded way back to alignment, including the STOP practice and a handful of questions you can return to anytime your business starts to feel out of sync with who you are.

We are diving back into one of our most popular and highly requested conversations! In this rebroadcast, host William Curb sits down with Maddy De Gabrielle to talk about moving past the struggle of adult ADHD and building a highly personalized, practical toolkit for daily survival. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by neurotypical advice that demands the very executive function you're short on, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to fix your memory and start accommodating it instead. What We Cover in This Episode: The Myth of Neurotypical Sleep Hygiene: Why traditional "wind-down" routines can backfire for an ADHD brain—and how a pair of sleep headphones and a late-night treadmill walk completely flipped the script for Maddy. Low-Tech, High-Impact Hacks: From an $8 plastic medication dispenser that removes the executive burden of record-keeping, to using an unexpected "grabber bar" to tackle messy floors with the kids. Defeating Time Blindness: The power of a waterproof shower clock to manage transition anxiety and conquer the daily "getting in vs. getting out" hurdle. Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Why Bluetooth trackers (like AirTags and Tiles) are crucial health support devices for an ADHD brain's short-term memory limits. The Shared Vocabulary of ADHD: Powerful phrases like "I'm stuck" and the difference between "climbing the wall" vs. "staring at the wall" that can transform communication with your partner or family. "My life got so much better when I stopped trying to improve my memory and instead treated myself like someone who had a memory problem." — Maddy De Gabrielle This Episode's Top Tips  When we're looking at what goes into our tool kit we need to be thinking of both the physical and mental items that can assist us throughout the day. It's important to work on getting past the idea of how we "should" be able to do certain things and look at what tools will let us actually do those things. It's important to work on understanding and accepting ADHD as a chronic condition. We need to recognize ADHD's impact on our daily life and work on employing practical tools and strategies to mitigate those challenges.

How to Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio Without Burning Out: The 5-Step Framework Real Investors Need Most real estate investors who plateau aren't stuck because of bad deals or bad markets. They're stuck because the habits and decisions that built their business are now the ceiling keeping them from the next level. In this episode, high-performance coach and real estate investor Trevor McGregor breaks down the five key reasons investors fail to scale, what the dark side of reaching your next level actually looks like, and how to build a portfolio that compounds without consuming your life. About Trevor McGregor Trevor McGregor is a real estate investor with more than two decades in the business and a high-performance coach with over 45,000 one-on-one coaching sessions behind him. Known as Coach T, he is a former Tony Robbins coach who has worked with entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and Olympic athletes. His clients span 37 US states and include notable real estate investors such as Joe Fairless. He offers a free 30-minute discovery call and a free mini audio series for investors at trevormcgregor.com/realestate. What We Cover in This Episode Trevor's origin story: losing everything in his early 30s and rebuilding through real estate one property at a time How he went from broke with six figures in debt to a cash-flowing portfolio in two and a half years The difference between being interested in real estate and being committed to it — and why that gap determines everything The 5 key reasons real estate investors fail to scale or burn out trying: Limiting beliefs that cap what investors think is possible No strategic plan — short term, long term, and vision Lack of systems to support growth at scale Poor time management and confusing urgent with important Failure to execute with intelligent and inspired action The Pomodoro method: how Trevor uses 45-90 minute deep work blocks to protect growth-oriented time The "who" vs. "super who" framework for building the right team around your portfolio Zone of genius: how to identify what you should be doing vs. farming out The story of Joe Fairless: from 4 single-family homes in Texas to $2.7 billion in assets under management The dark side of the next level — why getting what you thought you wanted doesn't always feel the way you expected How to define what you're actually optimizing for: financial freedom, time freedom, location freedom Why your "why" has to go deeper than money to sustain real commitment Why This Episode Matters If you're already investing and feel like something is holding you back from the next level, this episode gives you a specific diagnostic. Trevor's five-step inventory — limiting beliefs, strategic plan, systems, time management, execution — is a tool you can apply to your own portfolio right now. He also makes a point that often gets skipped: defining what "enough" actually looks like for you, before you spend years chasing a number that doesn't match your real goals. Find Out More Website: trevormcgregor.com Free Mini Audio Series (8 coaching sessions for real estate investors): trevormcgregor.com/realestate Email: tmcgregor@freedomcodecoaching.com Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Looking for incredible mountain views, quiet trails, and total solitude in Oklahoma? In this episode of the Only in OK Show, we are taking you deep into the Ouachita National Forest to explore a true hidden treasure: The Robert S. Kerr Arboretum, Memorial Nature Center, and Botanical Area. Tucked inside a massive 8,026-acre preserve, this tranquil spot is the perfect alternative to busier Oklahoma state parks. Located right off the famous Talimena National Scenic Byway (State Highway 1), just east of U.S. Highway 259 near Heavener and Talihina, the breathtaking ridge-line vistas start before you even arrive. Whether you are a casual hiker, a bird watcher, a trail runner, or a photographer, the Kerr Nature Center offers a perfect day trip into wild, raw Oklahoma nature. What We Cover in This Episode: The 3-Mile Interpretive Loop: We break down the easy-to-moderate, 1-hour walk that gives you a snapshot of an entire mountain ecosystem. Trail 1: The Plant Identifier: Spot unique native flora like dwarf white oaks, yellow buckeye, and the rare Ouachita indigo. Trail 2: The Struggle for Survival: Learn the fascinating story of how forest trees compete against nature to survive. Trail 3: The Foundation: Discover the soil science that drives the life cycle of the entire Ouachita forest. Nearby Must-Sees: How to pair your hike with stops at the Castle Rock Vista and the State Line Monument. Know Before You Go: Tips on amenities (flush toilets are available, but it's largely undeveloped), regulations (no mountain bikes, hang gliders, or motorized vehicles), and why it's worth visiting all 365 days a year. Have you ever driven the Talimena Scenic Byway and stopped at the Kerr Nature Center? We want to hear about your experience! Leave a comment on our website or reach out on social media. Also discussed: Think Ability Inc. - Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department - OKC - Route 66 Love the show? Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss another deep dive into Oklahoma's best-hidden treasures!  

The wait is officially over. At the start of 2025, Wita and I sat down on this podcast and predicted that Hyrox would absolutely explode in Indonesia. One year later, with the inaugural Jakarta event finally here next week, that prophecy has been completely fulfilled.To celebrate, Wita returns to Kinsei-Do Corner for her third appearance, bringing the invaluable experience of competing in eight different Hyrox races across Asia. Whether you are stepping onto the floor for the first time in the Open category, tackling the Pro division, or running a Doubles team like Randolph and myself, this episode is your definitive tactical guide to surviving and thriving on race day.We bypass the generic advice and dive straight into the practical, battle-tested strategies you need for the final week of prep and the race floor itself.### What We Cover in This Episode:The Mental Game: Wita's golden rule on why you must avoid "panic training" and overthinking in the final days. We discuss how to strike the perfect balance between execution confidence and pacing caution.The Final Week Protocol: Exactly how to manage your taper, including nutrition adjustments (carbo-loading and electrolyte strategies), scheduling crucial rest days, and keeping the legs fresh with light, low-intensity maintenance runs.The Doubles Dynamic: Key communication and rep-splitting strategies to ensure you and your partner maximize performance without redlining each other.You have already put in the hard miles and the hours of strength work. Now, it is time to trust your training, manage your emotions, fuel properly, and execute your game plan. Tune in to learn how to unlock your peak performance and protect your physical wellbeing on the biggest fitness stage in Indonesia!---Listen/Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

In this episode of Not Just A Pony Ride, we are pulling back the curtain on our biggest and most anticipated event of the year! We sit down with Noah and Kalynn for an exclusive, inside look at everything Blue Jeans & Dreams.Whether you are a HETRA supporter or a fellow therapeutic riding center looking for ideas for your own event, this episode is packed with value. Join us as we talk about what it takes to bring this incredible fundraiser to life, why it is so vital to our mission, and how the community's support directly impacts our participants and therapy herd. From the heart behind the event to our actual run of show and practical tips and tricks for putting on a successful fundraiser, Noah and Kalynn break down how we are working together to fund dreams. Pull up a chair and let's talk Blue Jeans & Dreams!

SummaryRV toilet problems can be frustrating, but most of them come down to a few basic areas: the bowl seal, water valve, floor flange, black tank, or water supply. In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric walks through common RV toilet issues, including leaks, bad odors, a bowl that won't hold water, toilets that rock, and toilets that won't flush properly.Rather than assuming the whole toilet needs to be replaced, Eric explains how to narrow the problem down and look at the simple causes first. A worn blade seal, a loose water fitting, a clogged black tank, a cracked valve, or mineral buildup can often be diagnosed without tearing everything apart. He also explains the difference between a regular clog and a pyramid plug, and why knowing that difference matters.This episode also includes practical advice on what to check before buying a replacement toilet, such as the water line location, floor flange condition, bolt pattern, and available space. Eric also shares the “hold the line, turn the nut” approach for RV water fittings to help prevent leaks when making repairs.The goal is simple: help RVers understand what is going wrong, fix what they can, and avoid spending money on parts they may not need.Show NotesRV toilet problems are among the things every RVer wants fixed quickly. A leaking toilet, a bad smell, or a toilet that won't flush right can turn a good trip into a frustrating one fast. The good news is that many RV toilet problems are easier to understand once you separate the issue into the right category.In this episode, Eric breaks down the most common RV toilet problems and explains where to start looking before assuming the toilet needs to be replaced.What We Cover in This EpisodeThe bowl won't hold waterIf water slowly disappears from the bowl, the problem is usually the blade seal or ball seal. That seal helps hold water in the bowl and blocks odors from rising from the black tank.Water is leaking behind the toiletA leak behind the toilet often points to the water valve, the supply line, or a loose connection. Eric explains why it is important to check fittings carefully and avoid overtightening plastic parts.The toilet rocks or feels looseA rocking toilet may be caused by loose bolts, a damaged floor flange, or a soft floor. This is one issue you do not want to ignore because movement can lead to leaks or further damage.Bad smells in the bathroomOdors can come from a bad seal, black tank problems, venting issues, or poor tank treatment habits. The smell is not always the toilet itself, so it helps to look at the whole system.Clog vs. pyramid plugNot every blockage is the same. A simple clog and a pyramid plug are two different problems, and they require different solutions. Eric explains the difference and why black tank habits matter.Toilet replacement tipsBefore replacing an RV toilet, check the water line location, floor flange, bolt pattern, space behind the toilet, and the condition of the floor. A toilet may look like a simple swap, but small details can make installation harder than expected.Water fitting tip: hold the line, turn the nutEric also explains a simple rule for working with RV water fittings: hold the line steady and turn the nut. This helps prevent the water line from twisting and creating a leak during repairs.Main TakeawayMost RV toilet problems are easier to fix once you identify their source. Start with the simple things first: seals, fittings, water supply, the floor flange, the black tank, and the venting system. A little troubleshooting can save money, prevent damage, and keep your RV trip moving in the right direction.Resources Mentioned in this Episode: RV Toilet Compact Water Valve Simple Upgrade KitRV Pex Fittings and Tube - What to Keep in Your Tool BoxRV Water Lines and Fittings Made Simple in 2026Spray Port Fitting Video - Fix It Before It BreaksRV Pex Line Water Repair Kits - A must-have for any RVContact Us - Call, Text, Video, EmailOur Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube VideosSunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning FabricsHot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines, etc.Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast Website

What We Cover in This Episode:How Andrew started in a 60 square meter "hole in the wall" office in 1988 alongside his father and partner Craig Gillies — and what finally made them get seriousThe turning point conversation in 1995: "Get good at this or get out"How they went from 4–5 sales a month to 30 — and what changedThe "Family Village Tribe" framework (from Flight Centre founder Graeme Turner) and how it shaped their expansion strategyWhy growing a bigger team didn't mean more sales — and the counterintuitive fixThe journey from 1 office to 23 offices across Southeast Queensland, managing nearly 8,000 rental propertiesWhy Andrew resisted franchising early on — and why he now calls that a mistakeWhat broke during COVID and the hard reset back to 8 hub officesThe new franchise model: why every partner must succeed, not just surviveWhat Coronis looks for in a franchise partner (minimum $600K GCI — and why)The "Stafford Blueprint" — Andrew's model for agent financial freedomWhat Andrew brought back from Harvard Business School about AI and human natureThe 5 things humans will always want — and why that matters for real estate's futureWhy Andrew completely reversed his view on technology replacing agentsHis #1 tip for using AI: start with the outcome, work backwards

This week's Q&A episode is here, and it's a powerful one. After diving deep into the difference between emotional intimacy and physical intimacy in our main episode, today we're answering your real, vulnerable, and thoughtful questions, the ones that came directly from the episode and the ones that came straight from your heart.This conversation is warm, honest, and trauma‑informed. We explore why certain patterns keep showing up, why emotional intimacy feels harder for some people, and how physical closeness can create emotional confusion. We also talk about what emotional safety actually looks like, how to build emotional intimacy when you've never seen it modeled, and how to recognize when a connection is grounded in something real versus something temporary.Whether you're dating, healing, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this episode gives you clarity, language, and compassion for your own experiences.✨ What We Cover in This EpisodeQuestions From the Main EpisodeHow to tell the difference between emotional intimacy and physical chemistryWhy physical intimacy can feel bonding even in unhealthy relationshipsWhat to do if you want to slow down physical intimacy but fear losing the connectionRelated Listener QuestionsWhy emotional shutdown happens when someone gets closeHow to build emotional intimacy when you've never seen it modeledWhy you may attract people who want physical intimacy but avoid emotional depthBroader Relationship QuestionsHow to recognize emotional safetyWhat early emotional intimacy looks like in datingWhether a relationship can survive without emotional intimacy

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Is the golden age of points and miles ending—or is it simply evolving? This week, Ed is joined by Summer Hull and Julian Kheel to break down Chase's controversial decision to reduce Hyatt transfer ratios for Sapphire Preferred cardholders while maintaining the existing ratio for Sapphire Reserve members. The discussion goes beyond the headline change and explores what it means for the future of transferable points, premium credit cards, and loyalty programs. Is this a one-off adjustment, or the start of a broader trend where transfer ratios vary depending on which card you carry? The team also revisits Bilt 2.0 several months after launch, discussing which features have worked better in practice than they initially expected and how members are adapting to the new ecosystem. Finally, they tackle a question that has been debated for more than a decade: Are we witnessing the end of the golden era of points and miles, or just another chapter in its evolution? Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️  What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Chase changes Hyatt transfer ratios • Sapphire Preferred vs Sapphire Reserve differences • Why the change matters beyond Hyatt • Who is most affected by the new structure ✈️ Is Chase or Hyatt driving the change? • Theories behind the new transfer ratio • What Bilt may tell us in the future • Why everyone is watching closely ✈️ The future of transferable points • Could other partners see different transfer ratios? • Premium card differentiation • Why simplicity may be disappearing ✈️ Is the Sapphire Preferred still worth it? • Who benefits most from the changes • Annual fee considerations • Comparing Preferred and Reserve value ✈️ Bilt 2.0 several months later • Features that proved easier than expected • Mortgage and rent payment experiences • Real-world use of Bilt Cash ✈️ Managing Bilt Cash balances • Rollover limitations • End-of-year planning strategies • Potential redemption opportunities ✈️ Points Path updates • New flexible alerts coming soon • Award repricing opportunities • Benefits available to Slack members ✈️ Is the golden age of points and miles over? • Why this debate never goes away • How loyalty programs continue evolving • Where travelers can still find value   ⏱️ Episode 441 Timestamps  ⏱️ Episode 441 Timestamps 4:02 – Chase changes Hyatt transfer ratios 7:15 – Who wins and loses from the Sapphire Preferred changes? 10:09 – Is Chase or Hyatt responsible for the new transfer ratio? 16:08 – Are hotel transfers still worth it? 20:50 – Will more transfer partners be affected next? 25:00 – Bilt 2.0: what works better than expected? 29:52 – Planning around Bilt Cash expiration rules 31:27 – Points Path updates and new flexible alerts 33:37 – Is the golden age of points and miles ending? 35:48 – Why premium credit cards keep getting more expensive              

Our summer world tour continues — and for Stop 2, we're trading the warm Caribbean rhythms of Puerto Rico for something entirely different: the misty fjords, ancient forests, and hauntingly beautiful folk music of Norway. In this episode, we explore Norway's deep folk music roots, from the Norse storytelling tradition to the extraordinary sound of the Hardanger fiddle — an instrument that doesn't just play a melody but seems to fill the air around it. We also talk about the athletic halling dance, the improvised poetry of the stev, and how composer Edvard Grieg (the very first composer we ever featured on this podcast, back in Episode 2) deliberately wove Norwegian folk traditions into classical music that eventually reached concert halls around the world. Norway's folk music survived centuries of foreign rule because ordinary people held onto it tightly. That's a story worth hearing. What We Cover in This Episode Norway's geography and why the landscape shaped its music The Norse people, the Vikings, and the rich storytelling tradition behind Norwegian folk music How folk music became an act of cultural survival during centuries of Danish and Swedish rule The Hardanger fiddle — what makes it unlike almost any other instrument in the world (hint: it has strings you never touch) Dance forms of Norwegian folk music: the springar and the halling The stev — improvised sung poetry, and how it connects to the décima tradition we heard in Puerto Rico Edvard Grieg and how he translated Norwegian folk music into classical compositions heard around the world How Norwegian folk traditions are being carried forward by younger musicians today Free Downloads for This Episode

You've been told to delegate, outsource, and get help, so why does it still feel faster to just do it yourself?  Want help deciding what stays and what goes? Alecia's free Capacity Decision Guide walks every task and obligation in your business and life through the same decision tree from this episode, so you can put down what was never yours to carry. Grab it at consciousedge.com/decision.  Get full show notes at www.consciousedge.com/ep109 Instagram → @aleciastg Alecia St. Germain knows this story well, because she lived it for years. The belief that once this project wraps, she'll finally have time for what matters most. Then the next busy thing arrived, the business started to feel heavy, and her body wore out. She found her way out of that pattern, and now she helps other business owners do the same. In this solo episode, Alecia shares the tool she built for that exact moment: the Capacity Decision Guide. It's a simple decision tree that takes any task or obligation and sorts it into one of five outcomes. Release it, outsource it, delegate it, lead it, or grow into it. She talks through why so many entrepreneurs keep doing everything themselves, why outsourcing and delegating are not the same thing, and why confusing the two is so often the reason a past hire fell apart. And she's honest about what doing it all alone really costs, from a ceiling on income to the stress and burnout the body takes on along the way. This episode is for any business owner who already knows they're handling too much on their own, and is ready to take on the challenge of doing something different.

In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, I sit down with sports psychologist Haley Perlus to explore the mental skills that help runners thrive both in training and on race day.While many athletes search for the perfect workout, Dr. Perlus reminds us that lasting progress starts with mastering our mindset.One of the biggest themes from this conversation? Patience.As runners, we often expect immediate results from our training. We want the breakthrough workout, the PR, and the confidence boost now. But meaningful growth both physically and mentally takes time.Dr. Perlus shares practical strategies for developing patience, building confidence, and learning to perform under pressure.WHAT WE COVER:00:00 – Introduction & Welcome00:30 – Meet Dr. Haley Perlus: Sports Psychologist & Performance Expert01:30 – Why Mental Performance Matters for Runners03:45 – Dr. Perlus' Journey into Sports Psychology05:15 – Managing Self-Doubt, Injuries & Performance Plateaus06:25 – How to Build Confidence Through Action07:15 – Developing Tolerance for Doubt09:25 – Using Data Without Becoming Controlled by It10:25 – Balancing Mental Toughness with Self-Compassion12:40 – Giving Yourself Grace vs. Letting Yourself Off the Hook14:40 – Why Recovery Runs Require Mental Strength17:50 – Moving Beyond All-or-Nothing Thinking19:40 – The Power of A, B & C Goals22:00 – "Pressure Is Not the Enemy, It's the Invitation"23:10 – What Does This Moment Need From Me?24:55 – Understanding Different Types of Motivation26:10 – The Mindset Skills Every Runner Should Practice29:45 – The One-Minute Mindset Technique31:20 – Focusing on What You Can Control33:00 – Why You Need to Train Your Mind Before Race Day35:40 – Final Advice for Runners & Closing ThoughtsKey TakeawaysConfidence is earned through action.Every workout completed, every challenge faced, and every small goal achieved provides evidence that you can do hard things.Patience is a performance skill.Mental fitness develops the same way physical fitness does: through repetition, consistency, and practice over time.Doubt doesn't disappear at higher levels of performance.The goal isn't to eliminate fear or uncertainty. It's to build the ability to move forward despite them.Pressure is information, not an enemy.Learning to interpret pressure as a sign that something matters can transform your race-day experience.Progress isn't all-or-nothing.Missing one goal doesn't erase everything you accomplished along the way.Memorable Quote"The work isn't about getting rid of doubt. The work is developing your tolerance for it." — Dr. Haley PerlusFinal ThoughtsWhether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or navigating a setback, remember that both physical and mental growth require patience.Keep showing up. Trust the process. Give yourself grace, but, don't let yourself off the hook!And remember, there's no pace too slow!Share this episode with a training partner who needs to hear it!Connect with Haley Perlus: Website (where you can sign up for Haley's newsletter and receive those Mental Toughness Moments!)And take ONE thing from this episode and apply it to your next run.Thank you for being here. I appreciate you! Support the showThe RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you're chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you're in the right place.ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Your support helps this podcast reach more runners who need it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It's the #1 way to help the show grow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runwithalli-live/id1510066149Share this episode with a runner who needs to hear itSubscribe so you never miss an episodeWORK WITH RUNWITHALLI 1:1 Run Coaching. Personalized plans from the mile to the marathon → runafastermarathon.comFollow on Instagram → @runwithalliJoin the newsletter for weekly training tips, athlete wins, running science, and more → http://runafastermarathon.com/newsletterFree community with free weekly resources → Discord

Home Staging for Real Estate Investors: How Presentation Affects Sale Price, Days on Market, and ROI Home staging is one of the most underused tools in a real estate investor's toolkit. Most investors treat it as an optional expense. The ones who understand it treat it as a marketing strategy that directly affects what a property sells for and how fast it sells. In this episode, Alisa Sparks, founder and CEO of Linden Creek, breaks down the business case for professional home staging, what it actually costs, and what investors consistently get wrong when they try to do it themselves. About Alisa Sparks Alisa Sparks is the Founder and CEO of Linden Creek, a luxury interior design and home staging franchise with 22 locations across the country. Before founding Linden Creek, Alisa worked in corporate and military finance. She brings a data-first approach to staging, focusing on ROI, days on market, and the psychology of how buyers experience a property. What We Cover in This Episode Why vacant homes sell slower and for less than staged homes The psychology of staged vs. unstaged properties and how buyer behavior changes The $50,000 difference: a real A/B case study using two identical townhouse floor plans What home staging actually costs ($4,000 to $10,000) versus furnishing a property yourself ($15,000 to $60,000) How stagers think about MLS photography, buyer traffic flow, and storytelling in a space The difference between staging for sale and designing for a homeowner Why virtual staging falls short when buyers walk through the door Common DIY staging mistakes: wrong furniture scale, mismatched quality, poor accessorizing How to use staging to offset property flaws that can't be fixed (small kitchens, awkward layouts, neighbor issues) When to bring in a stager during the selling process and how long to keep furniture in place The competitive advantage of staging in markets where only 20% of listings do it How Linden Creek uses AI tools to scale marketing output with a small team Key Insight Two identical townhouse units. Same floor plan, same location, same everything. One sat vacant and sold in four months for around $600,000. The other was staged. It sold within the first week for $50,000 more. That one variable — staging — was the only thing that changed. Alisa has collected dozens of case studies like this across eight years and hundreds of properties. Why This Episode Matters Most real estate investors focus their capital on what's inside the walls — HVAC, plumbing, flooring. Alisa's argument is that the last 5% of the budget, spent on how the property looks and feels on the day it hits the market, often has the highest return. If you're flipping houses, selling rentals, or trying to lease model units faster, this episode gives you a framework for making that decision with real numbers. Find Out More Website: www.linden-creek.com Instagram: @lindencreek_ Instagram: @Alisa_Sparks LinkedIn (Company): www.linkedin.com/company/linden-creek LinkedIn (Alisa Sparks): www.linkedin.com/in/alisasparkslc/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LindenCreek Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

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

FINDING GOD PODCAST — SHOW NOTESEpisode: When Prayer Feels Hard — How to Pray When You're Hurt, Angry, or NumbEpisode SummaryIn this deeply honest episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana speaks to the believer who wants to pray but feels stuck — the one who is hurting, angry, numb, or spiritually exhausted. Prayer can feel impossible in seasons of pain, but Scripture shows us that God meets us gently in those moments. This episode explores why prayer becomes difficult, how trauma and emotional overwhelm affect our ability to connect with God, and how to approach prayer with honesty instead of pressure.✨ Recap of Last Week's EpisodeKeana revisits last week's conversation, What God's Voice Sounds Like When You're Healing, reminding listeners that God's voice is gentle, patient, and compassionate. Healing helps us separate God's voice from fear, shame, or past wounds — a foundation that prepares us for today's discussion on praying through pain.✨ What We Cover in This Episode1. Why Prayer Feels Hard in Painful SeasonsHow emotional overwhelm and survival mode affect prayerWhy numbness is a protective response, not spiritual failureHow anger toward God creates shame and avoidanceInsights from psychologists like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Diane Langberg, and Dr. Julie Gottman2. Biblical Examples of People Who Struggled to PrayDavid's honest laments (Psalms 13, 22, 42)Hannah's wordless prayer in bitterness of soulElijah's exhaustion and despair in 1 Kings 19Job's raw questions and emotional honestyJesus' agony in Gethsemane3. What to Do When You Can't PrayPraying honestly instead of perfectlyUsing breath, silence, and stillness as prayerBorrowing prayers from Scripture, worship, or written prayersPraying small, simple, one‑sentence prayersAllowing God to come to you instead of striving4. Bible Verses for Hard SeasonsPsalm 34:18Romans 8:26Psalm 13Psalm 42:5Matthew 11:281 Peter 5:75. Practical Ways to Reconnect With GodCreating a safe prayer spaceUsing grounding techniques before prayerJournaling your prayersPraying through music or ScriptureGiving yourself permission to slow down✨ Key TakeawayGod is not disappointed in your struggle. Prayer is not a performance — it's presence. God meets you in your numbness, your silence, your anger, and your tears. You are not failing spiritually. You are healing, and God is near.

Some people don't just achieve, they achieve as though their life depends on it. In this deeply honest episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Esther Marshall, former global gender diversity leader at Unilever and founder of Sophie Says, to ask a question so many of us avoid: who are you when achievement isn't enough?This is a conversation about grief, high achievement, emotional resilience, and the pressure of holding everything together when life refuses to cooperate. Esther shares her story with extraordinary openness: losing her sister Rebecca to suicide, caring for grandparents through Alzheimer's, a miscarriage during IVF, and losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, all while building a business and refusing to stop proving herself. It is also the story of the breakthrough that finally let her stop failing quietly and start succeeding loudly. If you have ever tied your worth to what you achieve, this one will stay with you.If you or someone you know is affected by anything discussed in this episode, you can contact Samaritans free, 24/7, on 116 123 or at samaritans.org.What We Cover:00:00 Intro01:30 Why "High Achiever" Can Tip Into "Never Enough"04:41 Climbing the Ladder at Unilever, and Being "Hard to Manage"10:14 Leading a Team When Your Standards Are Sky High11:37 The Maternity Leave Project That Became Sophie Says14:29 Losing Rebecca to Suicide16:34 The Book Written the Night She Passed Away20:21 The Rainbow, and Learning to Let People In21:29 Carrying a Legacy, and the Weight That Comes With It23:08 Alzheimer's, and Grief That Wouldn't Stop24:18 IVF, Miscarriage, and Learning to Keep Going25:48 The "Miracle" Baby, and a Mother's Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis30:13 Why She Chose to Run a Marathon the Day Her Mum Died34:52 The Therapy Breakthrough That Changed Everything38:46 "I'm Failing Quietly, but I Want to Succeed Loudly"41:00 Building Sophie Says Into a Movement for Generational Change48:53 Learning to Walk Before Running Again50:13 A Message for Anyone Sitting in Fear, Ready to Begin51:40 What Courage Really Means to EstherKey Reflections:• Why high achievement can quietly become a form of self-harm• Why grief isn't something you "get over," and why returning to normal too quickly often makes healing harder• How to separate your self-worth from your achievements and results• Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness• How changing the way you frame a failure can completely reshape your life• Why children need emotionally safe parents, not perfect onesEsther's honesty is a reminder that courage isn't the absence of pain, it's getting up and showing up through it. If this episode moves you, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway in the comments.Find out more about Sophie Says: https://www.sophiesaysofficial.com/Follow Esther Masrshall:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiesaysofficial/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrievingfounder

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Airline passenger rights are back in the spotlight, and Europe may be making one of the strongest consumer protection programs even stronger. This week, Ed is joined by Julian Kheel from Points Path to discuss proposed updates to EU261 passenger compensation rules, including new requirements that could force airlines to proactively tell travelers when they're entitled to compensation. They also explore JSX's new premium route between New York and Florida, whether semi-private flying is becoming more mainstream, and why loyalty programs continue to evolve in unexpected ways. Plus, Alaska Airlines signals interest in expanding its loyalty ecosystem, OneWorld adds a new hotel partnership, American Airlines appears to be making award pricing changes with Air Tahiti Nui, and Delta rolls out a new checked bag benefit that may not be quite as generous as it first appeared.   Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ EU261 passenger compensation updates • Proposed changes to Europe's passenger rights rules • Why communication may become a bigger focus • Could the U.S. ever adopt something similar? ✈️ The challenge of airline accountability • What happens when flights are delayed or canceled • Enforcement versus policy • Making passengers whole versus getting them moving ✈️ JSX launches a new New York–Florida route • Teterboro to Naples service begins this fall • The appeal of semi-private flying • Why JSX continues to challenge traditional airlines ✈️ Loyalty programs keep expanding • OneWorld partners with Taj InnerCircle • Extending elite benefits beyond airlines • Why travel ecosystems matter ✈️ American Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui awards • Reports of new dynamic pricing • What travelers are seeing so far • Potential impact on AAdvantage value ✈️ United's credit card award discounts • Large mileage discounts for cardholders • A powerful acquisition strategy • How it compares to Delta's approach ✈️ Alaska Airlines wants more flexibility • Discussion around transferable points • Bank of America's potential role • The upside and downside for Mileage Plan members ✈️ Delta expands checked bag benefits • A second free checked bag for some cardholders • Why the change is more limited than expected • Who stands to benefit most        ⏱️ Episode 440 Timestamps 3:35 – EU261 passenger compensation changes explained 7:51 – Should the U.S. adopt similar passenger protections? 12:05 – JSX launches Teterboro–Naples service 18:50 – OneWorld partners with Taj InnerCircle 22:40 – American and Air Tahiti Nui award pricing changes 25:44 – Why partner award pricing may be evolving 27:34 – United's surprisingly large award discounts for cardholders 29:20 – Slack community and Points Path updates 32:07 – Alaska Airlines discusses transferable points 36:31 – Delta's new checked bag benefit arrives      

In this episode of the Worth Loving Podcast, Keana dives deep into the complicated world of dating apps and explores whether they're helping or hurting modern dating. With her signature trauma‑informed, emotionally grounded approach, she breaks down how dating apps impact self‑worth, emotional health, and the way women show up in relationships. This episode is honest, compassionate, and full of clarity — perfect for anyone navigating the digital dating world.✨ Episode RecapBefore jumping into today's topic, Keana recaps last week's episode, Why Your Self‑Worth Determines Your Love Life. She revisits the core message: your sense of worth shapes who you choose, what you tolerate, and how you show up in relationships. When your self‑worth is low, dating becomes confusing and painful. When it's healthy, you date with clarity and confidence. This foundation sets the stage for understanding how dating apps affect your emotional experience.✨ What We Cover in This Episode1. The Promise of Dating AppsHow dating apps expand your access to potential partnersWhy convenience can be helpful for busy womenHow apps can support self‑discovery and clarityWhen dating apps can be empowering and aligned with healthy self‑worth2. The Problems With Dating AppsThe paradox of choice and how it leads to shallow connectionsGhosting, breadcrumbing, and emotional burnoutHow curated profiles create unrealistic expectationsWhy dating apps can amplify insecurity and comparison3. The Psychology Behind Dating AppsDopamine, novelty, and the addictive nature of swipingHow apps trigger old patterns and unhealed woundsWhy understanding the psychology helps you take your power back4. How to Use Dating Apps in a Healthy WaySetting emotional boundaries before you download an appCreating a profile rooted in authenticity, not performanceRed flags to watch for earlyHow to pace conversations and avoid fantasy‑bondingWhen to take breaks and protect your emotional energy5. So… Do Dating Apps Help or Hurt?Keana offers a balanced, grounded conclusion: dating apps are neutral. They can help when you're dating from worthiness, and they can hurt when you're dating from loneliness or insecurity. Your self‑worth — not the app — determines your experience.✨ Reflection Questions for ListenersUse these questions to check in with yourself as you navigate dating apps:Why am I using dating apps right now — connection or validation?Do I feel more confident or more insecure after using them?What boundaries do I need to protect my emotional energy?What patterns do I notice in the people I match with?Am I choosing from worthiness or from loneliness?✨ Final ThoughtsDating apps can be a helpful tool — but they should never define your worth. Keana encourages listeners to date with intention, protect their peace, and remember that they deserve love that feels safe, consistent, and emotionally nourishing.✨ Connect With the ShowIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs encouragement on their dating journey. And don't forget to follow the Worth Loving Podcast for more episodes on healing, self‑worth, and dating with clarity.

Brandon Samuels walks right back into your life with the ultimate reset episode for Year 11 of the SamzSportz Multimedia Network. After stepping back since the Super Bowl to prioritize mental clarity and navigate real-life challenges, Brandon is back in his brand-new studio. In this episode, he details stepping up as Youth Minister at Star Bethlehem AME Church, introduces his personal custom streetwear line Chadel, shares his journey teaching himself how to DJ, and plugs his latest collaboration with Vanessa on Off The Field (powered by REALITEA Recap) Plus, Brandon weighs in on the new 2026 Baltimore Ravens schedule gauntlet, the latest $30M lottery true-crime drama, Maryland's controversial Pre-K potty-training law, and the massive gaming debate surrounding the newest Halo release. Stay Connected with the Network: Text Brandon directly at 410-575-4299 to give show feedback, share pictures of your recent graduates, or get direct links to shop the apparel and books!

Why do expensive corporate recognition programs, automated anniversary emails, and branded company swag so frequently fail to keep employees from walking out the door? In this episode, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with renowned psychologist, leadership expert, and bestselling author Dr. Paul White. Together, they pull back the curtain on the global phenomenon he co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (over 800,000 copies sold at the time of recording). Dave and Dr. White dive deep into the data-backed science of human motivation, drawing a sharp line between performance-based recognition and person-based appreciation. Whether you are managing a Fortune 500 team, navigating a complex family business, or leading a fully remote workforce, this episode provides the ultimate roadmap to drastically reducing turnover and boosting discretionary effort.

You can build a successful business and still feel it carrying you away from the life you built it for.  Loved this conversation? You don't have to wait until Tuesday to talk about it. Podcast Club is where the conversation continues. It's an intimate space to go deeper on the episodes, share what's landing, ask the questions you're sitting with, and connect with others who are doing this work alongside you. Think of it like a book club for The Conscious Edge Podcast. We meet most Thursday's at 1:00pm ET. RSVP for the dates you want at consciousedge.com/club.  Get full show notes at www.consciousedge.com/ep108 Instagram:@aleciastg In this episode, Alecia pulls back the curtain on Jenn Baas's life, the financial strategist behind Monthly Money Talks with Zen Jenn. What looks like fast, easy success is actually a slower, more honest story. A first business that failed. An injury that ended the career she thought was her dream. And the moment she realized the thing she loved most had started to steal her joy, because she'd never stopped to ask whether it was building the life she actually wanted. This is a conversation about what makes success sustainable once you've already built something. Knowing your numbers instead of blindly following passion. Growing slowly and on purpose instead of chasing growth for its own sake. And asking the one question that changes everything. Is what I'm doing leading me toward who I want to be, or away from it?

Recorded live at the Kyriba Live in Las Vegas, this episode features Sabrina Janulis, Benjamin Seal, and Brian Gittelman sharing honest insights into treasury careers, leadership, networking, treasury transformation, and the skills needed to build long-term career growth in the profession.Here's the YouTube video of the session - https://youtu.be/YeNOj70MZMgMeet Our Guests:Benjamin Seal, Director, Global Treasury & Risk Management at Inotiv, bringing a unique perspective on treasury leadership shaped by healthcare, process transformation, and global treasury experience.Sabrina Janulis, Director of Treasury at Baxter International, known for leading treasury transformation initiatives and championing relationship-driven career growth.Brian Gittelman, Deputy Treasurer at Kapitus, sharing insights on treasury strategy, financial services, professional networking, and technology implementation.In this live panel discussion, the guests explore how treasury careers are often shaped by unexpected opportunities, strong professional relationships, and continuous learning. The conversation covers transitioning into treasury from different professional backgrounds, implementing treasury technology, managing banking relationships, and developing leadership skills that support long-term career progression.The panel also shares practical advice for treasury professionals looking to grow their careers, including how to advocate for yourself, leverage networking opportunities, and stay open to new experiences that expand your skill set.What We Cover in This Episode:Why treasury careers are rarely linearThe role of networking and mentorship in career progressionTreasury transformation and implementationManaging banking relationships and reducing banking complexityTreasury technology, AI, APIs, and data readinessThe importance of process improvement and cross-functional collaborationHow treasury professionals can position themselves for promotionsThe value of certifications like the CTPPractical strategies for advocating for yourself professionallyWhy curiosity and listening are critical leadership skillsLessons learned from treasury leadership during COVIDThe importance of understanding end-to-end treasury processes---

Most investors with 60 units didn't start with capital, connections, or a roadmap. Andres Bernal started with $500 and an FHA loan on a three-unit in Connecticut. He built that rental portfolio from there, one deal and one strategy at a time, until the income replaced his day job entirely. About Andres Bernal Andres Bernal came to the United States in 2012 as a professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. He began investing in real estate in 2016 while still coaching full-time. Today he owns more than 60 rental units across Section 8, student, and long-term rentals, with a portfolio valued over $12 million. He is also the author of Born to Retire Young and currently runs three to five fix-and-flip projects per month in Connecticut. What We Cover in This Episode Why house hacking with an FHA loan is still the most reliable first move for new real estate investors How Andres scaled from 18 units to 60 in just two years by partnering strategically The case for student rentals: higher rents, parent co-signers, and lower effective expenses than traditional long-term rentals Why Connecticut is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country right now and why nobody is talking about it The tenant education process Andres runs at every move-in and why it is the single biggest factor in smooth property management How he manages three to five flips per month with 12 in-house contractors and a four-person rental management team When to sell a rental property with strong equity but weak cash flow and what to do with the proceeds Key Insight Andres bought his first house hack in 2016 for $210,000. It appraised last year at nearly $500,000. After refinancing, it cash flows $1,600 per month. He still owns it. That one deal funded everything that came after. Why This Episode Matters If you are sitting on the sideline waiting for the right market or the right amount of money, this episode is worth your time. Andres did it with $500, no network, and a coaching job. The strategies he used, house hacking, the BRRRR method, student rentals, and strategic flipping, are all still available to investors who are willing to execute. Find Out More Andres Bernal's book, Born to Retire Young, is available on Amazon. Proceeds from book sales go toward a charity in the Dominican Republic that supports improving the school system for children. His second book on flipping is expected mid-2026. Instagram: @AndresBerna1 Facebook: Andres Bernal Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. www.rcbassociatesllc.com

June is officially joy month at Chasing Brighter — and what better way to kick it off than with one of our favorite subjects: fashion. In this Superwoman Diaries episode, Jessica and Kelly break down the summer 2026 fashion trends worth paying attention to, the ones you can skip, and the ones you're probably already wearing without even knowing you're trendy. No pressure, no closet overhaul required. This is a wear-what-brings-you-joy conversation. Free Resource

Jay Gunkelman has read more than half a million brain scans. In this episode he and host Pete Jansons open a real before-and-after case and walk it frame by frame — eyes open and eyes closed, pre-treatment and post-treatment — so you can watch what changed. Going in: fast alpha racing at 11.5 Hz, 23 Hz beta spindling at the vertex driving insomnia, a slow edge of alpha buried in the left temporal lobe pointing at local ischemia and possible old head injury, and right-frontal beta carrying a depressive signature. Coming out: alpha stabilized toward 10 Hz, frontal beta down, left-temporal function dramatically improved. Then the bigger story — the refractory-psychiatry work Jay did with Ron Swatzyna and Nash Boutros, where roughly half of medication failures turned out to have a focal EEG biomarker that no pill could fix. As Jay puts it: you can't give soup to the whole brain.

Why are so many executive teams underperforming?In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I break down the biggest leadership mistakes I see inside executive teams today, from social loafing and siloed thinking to oversized leadership teams and “Game of Thrones” behaviour at the top of organisations.I explore why executive leadership is about far more than titles, why leadership teams must operate collectively instead of protecting departments, and why CEOs need the courage to reshape teams when they are no longer serving the business.If your leadership team feels political, disconnected, slow, or overly comfortable, this episode will challenge how you think about executive leadership.What We Cover:00:00 – Why executive teams lose effectiveness00:52 – Why titles do not equal executive leadership01:24 – The danger of oversized executive teams02:24 – Executive teams acting like working groups02:42 – “Game of Thrones” leadership behaviour explained03:07 – Why the executive team must become the first team03:52 – Why CEOs need the courage to challenge comfortKey Leadership Insights• Executive teams shape what becomes acceptable in company culture• Leadership titles do not automatically create leadership capability• High-performing executive teams think collectively, not territorially• Oversized leadership teams slow down decision-making and accountability• CEOs must be willing to challenge comfort and restructure leadership teams• The behaviour at the top becomes the standard for the entire companyReflection Questions for Leaders• Is my executive team truly operating as one team?• Where are politics or silos damaging decision-making?• Have titles become more important than impact?• What difficult leadership change am I avoiding right now?

In this episode of And Now For Something Completely Machinima, hosts Phil Rice, Damien Valentine, and Tracy Harwood dive deep into “Wracu”, a stunning student film by Chase McGill.Created in Blender as a final project at University of Southern California, this cinematic short blends epic fantasy, motion capture, and orchestral scoring into a powerful (and divisive!) storytelling experience.But is it just visually impressive… or truly great storytelling?

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Sometimes travel planning goes perfectly. Sometimes a sick child cancels an international trip less than 48 hours before departure. This week, Richard shares the story of how a long-planned family trip to London unraveled at the last minute, what he learned while canceling flights, hotels, and activities, and how a father-daughter staycation in New York City helped salvage the weekend. The conversation also dives into using AI to build family travel itineraries, including how Richard used Claude to create a detailed London plan complete with maps, transit instructions, and daily schedules. Ed recounts a frustrating travel day involving delayed flights, rental car headaches, and the challenges of fixing travel disruptions even with top-tier airline status. Plus, Richard takes a chance on Frontier's GoWild Pass, Ed reports more positive experiences with Hilton Diamond Reserve treatment, and the guys react to a jaw-dropping United seat assignment price for an economy flight to Europe.     Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Richard's canceled London trip • A last-minute illness changes everything • Unwinding flights, hotels, and activities • Lessons from travel plans that fall apart ✈️ A father-daughter New York staycation • Park Hyatt New York • Eloise Tea at The Plaza • Creating travel memories closer to home ✈️ Using AI to build better itineraries • Planning London with Claude • Maps, transit routes, and daily schedules • How AI is changing trip planning ✈️ Why travel disruptions remain frustrating • Flight delays and limited information • Rental car reservation challenges • The reality of fixing travel problems in real time ✈️ Hilton Diamond Reserve update • Additional stays since qualifying • Surprising recognition and amenities • Early impressions of the program ✈️ Frontier's GoWild Pass experiment • Richard buys the promotional pass • How availability really works • Whether the value proposition holds up ✈️ Alaska's new Iceland service • Seattle to Reykjavik on a 737 MAX • Narrowbody flights across the Atlantic • Would either of them actually book it? ✈️ Bank of America Preferred Rewards changes • New qualification requirements • Why longtime users may lose value • What it means going forward ✈️ United's eye-opening seat assignment pricing • Economy Plus pricing to Europe • Standard economy seat costs • The surprising economics of seat selection    ⏱️ Episode 439 Timestamps  0:48 – Richard's London trip is canceled at the last minute 6:12 – What happens when a family trip falls apart 8:34 – The father-daughter New York staycation 10:58 – Using AI to build travel itineraries 17:07 – Travel disruption headaches: delays, rentals, and rebooking 25:48 – Hilton Diamond Reserve delivers another surprise 28:03 – Richard buys Frontier's GoWild Pass 34:31 – Alaska launches Seattle–Iceland service 37:19 – Bank of America Preferred Rewards changes 38:58 – United's shocking $329 seat assignment fee        

Alligators and Assholes: Surviving the Chaos of Real Estate Investing Ever have one of those Mondays where absolutely nothing goes right? Software glitched, vendors dropped the ball, closings got delayed, and everyone is dragging their feet. Welcome to the reality of the current real estate market! In this raw and unfiltered episode of Money Monday, we are diving deep into how to navigate the "case of the Mondays" that seems to be sweeping the entire industry right now. If you are feeling the pinch, experiencing massive financial stress, or watching your rehabs and property listings sit on the market longer than expected—you are not alone. We are at the mid-year mark, and it is time to stop drifting, cut the distractions, and take control of your business. Grab a glass of iced tea (or something stronger!), take a deep breath, and let's talk about how to survive the chaos, refocus your strategies, and push through to the finish line. What We Cover in This Episode:Navigating Market Friction: Why deals are dragging out, closings are being delayed, and how to maintain grace when things don't go according to plan. The Danger of Drifting: How freedom can strangle an entrepreneur if you lack discipline, focus, and a daily schedule. The Reality of 100% Capital Loss: A look at recent high-profile multifamily losses in Houston and why market stress is peaking. Taking Back the Reins: When to fire underperforming vendors or realtors and roll up your sleeves to get the job done yourself. Mid-Year Goal Assessment: An honest look at evaluating your 6-month progress, adjusting your targets, and cutting out expensive "automation tools" that aren't hitting your bottom line. Stop Riding on One Investor: Why relying on a single source of private capital is stalling your growth, and the absolute necessity of marketing for money. The "Alligators & Assholes" Philosophy: How to step back, avoid burnout, protect your mental health, and use things like high school baseball or a simple walk to hit the reset button. Upcoming Opportunities: Exclusive updates on the upcoming Marketing for Money class and the highly anticipated Shadow Inventory Roadshow hitting distressed assets across the country. Quotes Worth Sharing:"The Good Lord doesn't give us anything we can't handle, but the devil absolutely gives us distractions to keep us from being efficient." At the end of the day, real estate investing is an act of grit. If your results are frustrating you, it's time to audit your action steps—because a perfect business plan means nothing if you aren't making offers. Take a breath, step away for an afternoon if you need to, and come back ready to dominate. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to smash that SUBSCRIBE button, leave us a 5-star review, and share this with a fellow investor who needs a mid-week reset!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes PinterestGet Signed Up For the Next Note Buying Workshop HERE!

It's just four words in a catchy Billy Joel rhyme, but behind it lies one of the darkest and most devastating chapters in global history. This week on History Ignited, we are pulling up a chair at the family table to unpack the brutal reality behind the lyric: "Belgians in the Congo."Join us as we trace how King Leopold II turned a massive stretch of Central Africa into his own personal, corporate fiefdom under the guise of humanitarian aid. We break down the horrific human cost of the global rubber boom, the terror of the Force Publique, and how a single monarch's greed left deep, generational scars on a nation.How did a tragedy of this scale happen? How did Leopold cover it up? And how does a family process this kind of history together around the dinner table? Grab a seat, hit play, and let's ignite the history behind the music.What We Cover in This Episode:The Humanitarian Illusion: How King Leopold II tricked the world into letting him privately own the Congo Free State.The Price of Rubber: The brutal system of forced labor, quotas, and the atrocities committed against the Congolese people.The First Modern Human Rights Movement: How early whistleblowers and journalists exposed the truth to the world, forcing the Belgian government to step in.Family Discussion: Our raw, unscripted takeaways on how history remembers—or forgets—the cost of colonial exploitation.Send us Fan MailAbout History Ignited: History Ignited is the award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire. Each short episode explores the real stories behind the people, events, inventions, and cultural moments that shaped the world from the 1950s through the 1980s. Winner of the 2025 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Kids & Family Podcast.

We're officially stamping our passports for the first stop on this summer's Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music tour — and we're heading to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. In this episode, we explore the rich, layered history of Puerto Rican folk music, from the ceremonial traditions of the indigenous Taíno people to the vibrant rhythms of bomba and plena, to the intricate melodies of the cuatro in música jíbara. Along the way, we also talk about how those deep folk traditions connect to the contemporary music families are listening to today — including a Super Bowl performance you might have seen. Puerto Rico's folk music tells the story of a people who have carried their culture through centuries of hardship and change, and the music is still alive, evolving, and worth celebrating. What We Cover in This Episode What folk music is and why it matters The Taíno people and their ceremonial music tradition called areyto How Spanish and African influences shaped Puerto Rican folk music over centuries Bomba — the drum-driven tradition rooted in the experience of enslaved Africans, where the dancer leads the drummer Plena — the "sung newspaper" of Puerto Rico, with its distinctive pandereta (frame drum) sound Música jíbara and the cuatro, Puerto Rico's national instrument The décima — a form of improvised sung poetry that takes real musical intelligence to perform How Puerto Rico's folk traditions connect to contemporary artists like Bad Bunny Free Downloads for This Episode

If you've been quietly wondering whether buying a business might be your next move, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it actually looks like, six months in.  Loved this conversation? You don't have to wait until Tuesday to talk about it. Podcast Club is where the conversation continues. It's an intimate space to go deeper on the episodes, share what's landing, ask the questions you're sitting with, and connect with others who are doing this work alongside you. Think of it like a book club for The Conscious Edge Podcast. We meet most Thursday's at 1:00pm ET. RSVP for the dates you want at consciousedge.com/club.  Get full show notes at www.consciousedge.com/ep107 Find Alecia on Instagram:@aleciastg In this episode, Alecia turns the mic on her longtime partner in crime, Jonathan Dugger, to talk about something that's a growing trend right now: buying a business instead of building one from scratch. With the largest transfer of wealth in history underway and so many baby boomer owners ready to retire, there's a unique window of opportunity, and Jonathan walks through what he actually learned navigating it. The parameters he set, the businesses he passed on, the customer he was certain would be his (and wasn't), and the moment he and his partner Kyle stopped forcing the square peg and shifted gears entirely.  If you've ever caught yourself wondering whether there's a way to grow without starting from zero, or if you're already in the middle of a business purchase and need permission to do it on your own timeline, this episode is for you. 

AI is reshaping treasury faster than most finance teams realize - and the professionals willing to evolve now will define the future of the function.In this episode Bojan Belejkovski, Vice President Finance & Treasury at Voltava, discusses how finance leaders can embrace AI, build future-ready treasury teams, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.Bojan Belejkovski is the Vice President Finance & Treasury at Voltava. A finance executive and transformation leader he has more than 17 years of experience across automotive manufacturing, food and distribution, sports and entertainment, and real estate development. He specializes in treasury transformation, liquidity strategy, AI-driven finance solutions, and digitalization initiatives.Bojan is also the author of Treasury 2.0: Future-Proofing Finance with AI and holds an MBA from the University of Illinois alongside his Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation.On the episode Bojan shares his journey from studying international law to becoming a treasury leader driving AI-powered transformation across global organizations. He discusses how treasury has evolved from a largely manual function into a strategic business partner focused on automation, analytics, and real-time decision-making.The conversation explores how AI is already changing forecasting, reconciliations, variance analysis, and treasury operations - while also redefining the skills future treasury professionals will need to succeed.What We Cover in This Episode:Moving from law into treasury and finance leadershipLessons from M&A, treasury transformation, and global operationsHow AI and automation are changing treasury workflowsBuilding centralized and technology-driven treasury teamsUsing AI-driven forecasting and variance analysis to improve efficiencyWhy treasury professionals must continuously learn and adaptThe future skills treasury professionals need to stay competitiveCreating cross-functional “positionless” treasury teamsWhy treasury is becoming more strategic within organizationsYou can connect with Bojan Belejkovski on LinkedIn.---

When the sea turns deadly, every decision becomes a fight.Dive into this week's episode of Review It Yourself, where Sean and Sarah tackle the gripping disaster drama The Perfect Storm—a film that blends real-life tragedy, intense character drama, and jaw-dropping ocean spectacle.Based on a semi-biographical account inspired by real events and the book by Sebastian Junger, this episode explores whether the film still holds up—and what it gets right (and wrong) about survival at sea .

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture . This week, we are tackling a massive, silent trend affecting thousands of professionals: The Great Reentry . During the pandemic, thousands of people left their corporate jobs to seek purpose and flexibility in self-employment . But now, six years on, a quiet crisis is happening . Thousands of founders are realizing that business ownership is lonely, financially straining, and exhausting—and they are trying to return to the traditional workforce . The problem? They are drowning in shame, hiding their businesses, and navigating the job market completely wrong . To help us simplify the science of this messy transition, we are joined by Laurie MacPherson, a brilliant career and LinkedIn mentor who specializes in helping mid-to-senior-level women find their next roles . Laurie delivers a masterclass on how to overcome the internal struggle of "going back," why the modern job market punishes founders who apply blindly, and how to de-risk yourself to recruiters .

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Hyatt's new award pricing is officially here — and travelers are still trying to figure out exactly how bad it is. This week on Miles To Go, Ed is joined by Julian Kheel from Points Path to break down Hyatt's new multi-tier award pricing system, including what changed, which properties were hit hardest, and whether this truly changes the value proposition of Hyatt loyalty. They also discuss where Hyatt still trails competitors — especially around free night certificates and "4th or 5th night free" style benefits — and why the next 12 months could be important for Hyatt's long-term strategy. From there, the conversation shifts to a surprisingly valuable new Chase offer through the Paze wallet platform, where Sapphire cardholders can currently earn up to 10x Ultimate Rewards points with select merchants. Plus, British Airways raises carrier-imposed surcharges yet again, Delta may be expanding free checked bag benefits on its credit cards, and Ed shares another frustrating round of United Wi-Fi roulette while waiting for Starlink to expand across the fleet.  Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Hyatt's new award pricing system • Multi-tier pricing officially launches • Which properties increased the most • Why it may impact luxury redemptions more than everyday stays ✈️ Is Hyatt loyalty still worth it? • Why Hyatt still offers strong transfer value • Concerns about aspirational awards getting harder to reach • How loyal travelers may rethink their strategy ✈️ Hyatt's missing benefits • No free night certificate top-offs • Lack of a 4th or 5th night free benefit • Why competitors may now have an edge ✈️ A valuable new Chase earning opportunity • 10x Ultimate Rewards points through Paze • Which merchants currently qualify • Why this could be huge for some travelers ✈️ Air France's growing loyalty strategy • Tiffany Funk taking over Flying Blue loyalty • Air France credit card + Bilt partnership discussion • Earning status through rent and mortgage payments ✈️ Delta may expand free checked bags • Reports of 2 free checked bags on Delta Amex cards • Why the economics may make sense for Delta • Potential impact on card signups ✈️ British Airways raises surcharges again • Carrier-imposed fees increasing significantly • Why Avios redemptions continue getting more expensive • How U.S. programs still differ from European carriers ✈️ United's ongoing Wi-Fi struggles • Starlink rollout reaches ~5% of fleet • Why United Wi-Fi still frustrates frequent flyers • The promise (and risk) of Starlink expansion ⏱️ Episode 438 Timestamps  0:49 – Julian fills in for Richard this week 3:44 – Points Path discounts and award alerts discussion 7:17 – Hyatt's new award pricing officially launches 10:28 – How much worse are Hyatt awards really? 12:22 – Hyatt's free night certificate disadvantages 16:44 – What Hyatt may need to add next 21:16 – Amex fraud/security frustrations 27:06 – Tiffany Funk joins Flying Blue loyalty leadership 34:05 – Chase Paze wallet and 10x Ultimate Rewards opportunity 38:40 – British Airways raises surcharges again        

The "Spring Thaw" is real—and trying to force 100% performance on a body that is still thawing out is a fast track to summer burnout . In this uncensored episode of the 2kk Uncensored Podcast, Joe and Rachel step away from the safe scripts of the main channel to tackle the ultimate summer playbook. As the humidity rises and summer vacation planning begins, so does a very specific kind of food anxiety. From graduation parties and neighborhood barbecues to long road trips, the social pressure to slip up is everywhere. Joe and Rachel reveal why the strict "grind culture" of diet perfectionism doesn't work, and how adopting the 90% Ruleis the real secret to staying keto and carnivore for the long haul.

For a lot of entrepreneurs, sitting still feels wrong. You might even find yourself jumping up to look busy the second you hear someone coming. This episode is about the programming running underneath that, and how to approach productivity with a little more mindfulness.  You're Invited to Podcast Club: Starting in June, listeners of The Conscious Edge are coming together on Thursdays at 1pm ET for Podcast Club. Think book club, but for the podcast. We'll talk about the episodes, what landed, where it's challenging us, and how to actually apply it. It's a chance to meet other business owners, get into real two-way conversation, and stop just consuming content. RSVP for the dates you want at consciousedge.com/club.  Get full show notes at www.consciousedge.com/ep106 Instagram:@aleciastg In this Mindfulness Matters conversation, Alecia and Jonathan unpack why our culture has trained us to equate busyness with worth, what mindful productivity actually looks like in real life, and why the productivity hacks you keep Googling never seem to stick. They get into the research that says 90 minutes of focused work outperforms six hours of distracted effort, why office workers switch tasks roughly 70 times a day without realizing it, and the 333 method that gives you a usable structure for deep work without the all-or-nothing crash. This is the episode for the entrepreneur who's been operating in summer mode for years, who knows they're depleting themselves, and who hasn't been able to figure out why the focus and follow-through they used to have feels so far away.

Eric Coonrod   In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with investment banker Eric Coonrod, who brings more than 22 years of experience helping businesses grow, scale, and successfully exit. From his early days in St. Louis to his work in New York and Los Angeles—including time at Deutsche Bank and launching multiple firms—Eric shares what he's learned about building companies that are actually ready to sell. If you've ever wondered what makes a business truly valuable (and why so many owners overestimate that value), this conversation is going to challenge your thinking in the best way. We dig into what it really takes to prepare for a business exit, why planning should start at least two years in advance, and how to eliminate key-person risk by making yourself replaceable. We also explore the evolving role of AI in investment banking—from financial modeling to drafting confidential information memorandums—and why human judgment still matters more than ever. If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or leader thinking about growth, transition, or long-term legacy, you won't want to miss this one.   What We Cover in This Episode Eric's 22-year journey in investment banking, including his time at Deutsche Bank and launching multiple firms The sale of Integral Capital Advisors and lessons learned from building and exiting successfully Why most entrepreneurs wait too long to prepare for a sale—and why two years is the minimum runway The importance of building a team of advisors: accountants, attorneys, and bankers How key-person risk can significantly reduce business valuation A real-world example of a business owner overestimating EBITDA—and what that means for exit planning Why documentation, systems, and scalability are essential for long-term success The role of AI in modern investment banking—and where human analysts still add irreplaceable value Eric's book, The Preparation Principle, and how it supports entrepreneurs preparing for transition   Links & Resources Eric Coonrod's website: ECOONRODco.com The Preparation Principle by Eric Coonrod   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the Breakfast Leadership Show, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who's building, scaling, or planning their next big move. Your support helps us reach more leaders who are ready to grow with intention.      

Jay Gunkelman goes in BLIND on Case 8 — a 30-year-old whose eyes-open EEG looks like eyes-closed. Alpha at 150 microvolts. Widespread. Anteriorized. Not responding to eye opening. After half a million EEGs, Jay calls the phenotype on sight: vigilance regulation problem, not attention. Left-side mu disconnect. Right-parietal alpha persistence. Frontal alpha hyper-coherence climbing from 0.5 eyes-open to 0.6+ eyes-closed — affect regulation flag. Plus a treatment map more granular than the room expected: FC beta for salience activation, C3 for language, C4 for affect, C4-to-PZ for the parietal alpha that won't quit. And a history segment most listeners have never heard — the first transmitted EEG in 1974, phase-lock loops over voice-grade phone lines, Trudy and Eric Gibbs, Larry Wood's engineering. Stay for the inter-rater reliability number that should end the classical-EEG debate: 90% on phenotypes vs 30-40% on traditional reads.

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. A new credit card shows up, a new hotel status gets tested, and airline product delays keep dragging on. This week on Miles To Go, Ed and Richard break down Citi's rollout of the new American Airlines Globe Mastercard, including what happens when your existing Barclays card gets converted — whether you were planning on it or not. They take a closer look at the card's real value, including its ability to accelerate elite status, and whether the benefits justify the $350 annual fee. From there, the conversation shifts to Hilton's new Diamond Reserve status, as early real-world data points start to trickle in. Does it actually deliver better upgrades, or is it too early to tell? They also revisit Delta's ongoing seat certification delays, now stretching years longer than expected, and what that means for aircraft configurations and upgrade opportunities. Plus, a mix of travel updates — from World Cup logistics challenges to Uber dropping Discover cards — and a new personal travel goal that could reshape how Ed approaches trips going forward.  https://thepointsguy.com/hotel/reviews/hilton-elite-status-diamond-reserve-versus-diamond/  https://onemileatatime.com/news/delta-a321neo-flat-beds/ Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️  What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Citi's AA Globe Mastercard rollout Barclays cards being converted automatically Key benefits and $350 annual fee Loyalty point boosts and status acceleration ✈️ Is the AA card actually worth it? Earning structure and flight-based bonuses Companion certificate timing Who this card makes sense for ✈️ Hilton Diamond Reserve status Early real-world upgrade data Why results may vary by property Whether it's worth chasing ✈️ Hotel upgrade realities How hotel systems handle elite tiers Why even top status isn't guaranteed What to watch for with confirmed upgrades ✈️ Delta's ongoing seat certification delays A321neo seat rollout pushed further out Why certification is taking years Impact on premium cabins and upgrades ✈️ Airline Wi-Fi frustrations Continued reliability issues Starlink vs legacy systems Why this still isn't solved ✈️ World Cup travel logistics in the U.S. High transportation costs Weak hotel demand in some markets Why fan experience may fall short ✈️ Uber drops Discover cards Payment network friction Implications with Capital One changes Rare move in the payments space ✈️ The "Five and Dime" travel goal 5 new destinations + 10 new routes per year Why it's harder than it sounds Cabo Verde as a potential play ⏱️ Timestamps  0:50 – Intro and opening banter 5:20 – AA Globe Mastercard conversion explained 9:30 – Is the AA card worth $350? 14:30 – Hilton Diamond Reserve early results 18:30 – Why hotel upgrades are inconsistent 22:00 – Delta seat delays stretch even further 25:30 – Airline Wi-Fi frustrations 28:30 – World Cup travel logistics issues 31:30 – Uber drops Discover cards 33:30 – "Five and Dime" travel goal  

Rafael Pepen was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 17, right in the middle of rehearsing for his very first musical in the Dominican Republic. Without access to a CGM or carb counting education, he learned to manage largely on instinct. Years later, he moved to the US, pursued his dream of performing professionally, and eventually landed at Disney, where he now performs five high cardio shows a day.In this episode, Rafael sits down with Lauren to talk about what it actually looks like to manage T1D in a life that never slows down. He shares the months of burnout, panic attacks around lows, and constant roller coaster blood sugars that led him to seek coaching, and what shifted on the other side of that.WHAT WE COVER:What it was like to be diagnosed at 17 in the Dominican Republic with limited access to education, CGMs, or carb counting guidanceThe unique challenge of managing T1D across five high cardio shows a day and why it is a completely different beast from a traditional performance scheduleThe moment things started to unravel at Disney and what five months of daily lows, panic attacks, and burnout actually felt like from the insideWhat shifted when Rafael started working with a Risely coach and the tools that made the biggest difference for his day to day managementThe emotional side of T1D that most people never talk about, including what it felt like to cry during a low and the moment that started to changeWhat Rafael is still working toward and the one thing he wants most from his relationship with diabetes going forwardWHAT'S NEXT:

  The Truth About Cellulite (What No One Is Actually Telling You) Let's be honest — most of what you've heard about cellulite was designed to sell you something. In this episode, I'm breaking down the science, busting the biggest myths, and giving you a framework that actually makes sense for your body. What We Cover: What cellulite actually is — It's not a fat problem. It's a structural design. Women have vertically arranged connective tissue (septae) that allows fat to push up against the skin differently than it does in men. This is why 90% of women have cellulite and most men don't. Athletes have it. Thin women have it. It is not a measure of fitness or body fat percentage. Why it gets more noticeable in perimenopause — Estrogen directly influences collagen production and skin thickness. As estrogen declines, skin thins and loses elasticity — making the underlying structure more visible. This is biology, not failure. What the wellness industry gets wrong — Creams, dry brushing, and detox regimens don't change your connective tissue structure. Specific foods don't cause or cure cellulite. And yet there's a $4B+ industry built on selling you shame as a product. What actually has evidence — Collagen peptides with Vitamin C, resistance training, hydration, and perimenopause-supportive nutrition (protein, omega-3s, phytoestrogens) can support skin integrity and overall health. Honest disclaimer: cellulite reduction may be a side effect — not a guarantee. The real reframe — Your skin is doing exactly what skin does after decades of living, hormonal shifts, and gravity. The question isn't how do I get rid of it — it's what does my body actually need right now?   Let's keep the conversation going... Learn more about Empowered Eating by downloading my FREE guide for your first steps and the list of nutrition labs I recommend to every client! 

Co-living is one of the most overlooked strategies in real estate investing. While most investors chase single-family rentals generating $200 a month per door, a small group of operators is filling houses with multiple residents, charging per bed, and clearing $5,000 or more on a single property. In this episode, co-living investor and coach Katrina Robinson breaks down exactly how this model works, who it serves, and how she runs three properties in San Antonio, Texas from Los Angeles. About Katrina Robinson Katrina Robinson is the founder of the Group Home on Autopilot coaching program and operator of Roundtable Living, a San Antonio-based co-living company with three properties housing low-income residents including people with disabilities, working-class adults, elderly tenants, and reentry individuals. A former Air Force officer deployed to Iraq, she manages her portfolio remotely and coaches investors nationwide on how to build and run co-living businesses profitably. What We Cover in This Episode What co-living is and how it differs from assisted living and adult foster care Why Katrina targets low-income, disability, elderly, and reentry residents How she went from $200 a month per door to $5,000+ per property The economics of co-living: beds, pricing by market, and the $2,000 monthly target How to choose the right property: bedrooms, bathrooms, layout, and amenities Why she avoids HOAs and how the Fair Housing Act protects her business How to segment residents by house to reduce conflict The systems she uses to manage properties remotely: Rent Ready, Jotform, Calendly, and Google Sheets The operations manager model and how she structured it as an independent contractor Real horror stories from the field and what they taught her about screening and systems Key Insight Katrina's first co-living house has 15 beds at $560 a month each. Gross income: $8,400. Her take-home after expenses: over $5,000 a month on one property. That single result convinced her to open a second house, then a third, and eventually build a coaching business around the model. The math works because the per-bed rate, even at an affordable price point, stacks in a way that single-family cash flow never does. Why This Episode Matters Affordable housing is one of the most pressing problems in the country and also one of the least understood opportunities in real estate. This episode gives investors a clear look at a model that addresses both, with real numbers, real systems, and real stories from someone who built it from the ground up and teaches others how to do the same. Find Out More Website: grouphomeonautopilot.com LinkedIn: Katrina E. Robinson YouTube: youtube.com/@grouphomeonautopilot Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. rcbassociatesllc.com