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Kiera shares ways practices can make patients feel valued from that first visit to their final treatment, including tips for establishing consistency, intentionality, and the genuine connections between it all. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I wanted to just talk about how to help people feel valued. Like, I know that seems so cliche. I know you're like, great, but patience to team members, like, what are some of those secret sauces that just really make people feel that extra ump to feel that extra peace? Because honestly, patients don't leave because of bad dentistry. Patients leave because they don't feel seen, known, or valued. And I don't think it's about being overly nice. I just think it's about being intentional. And so today I want to just kind of dive into something that's going to impact your patients, your team, your leaders. of just like little tips. What are some little ways? And I'll I'll do a patient side and I'll do a team side of how do you help people just feel valued, feel like humans? And the reason I want to bring this up is because I feel like this actually is a like, gosh, it's like the Like the cheat code, if you will, to success right now. I feel like so many people are mean. I feel like so many people don't genuinely care right now. People are just not nice in the world anymore. And so to me, I'm like, this is the cheat code to success. This is one of the easiest ways for you to improve and to win in the patient experience, to improve and to win in the team retention experience. And it's one of those of like, how do we have a full journey and different little things to have? So A lot of pieces that I'm gonna pull from are a book that I really enjoyed, Unreasonable Hospitality. If you haven't read it, read it. That one is one of my like go-tos that I think of often of how can I make magic moments for my patients and for my team. And that's really showing them and help them to feel valued. So a couple of things, and this ties to leadership and this ties to patient experiences. We've got to make sure that we're consistent, having consistency in how we lead, not having favorites, consistency in our patient experience. There was a book, gosh. I can see the title of it. It's blue. You guys are gonna like write me an email and tell me what it is. But it was about this guy who went to the barber. And every time you go into the barber, it was a different experience. So, like the first time he got like a warm towel and a great shave. Then the second time he like got a shave, but not a warm towel, and then he got a drink. The third time, like towel, no shave, no drink. And he left. And I thought about it like. Gosh, if you could just be consistent. I think about Starbucks. People say I go to Starbucks not because they have great coffee, but because I know it's always going to be consistent every time I go. And I think about this like people want that consistency. They want the experience to be consistent. They want their boss to be consistent. Like every single month we do one-on-one check-ins and I check in on you on your life and who you are. And we do morning huddles every day. Like things that can feel consistent with our patients. We have a warm handoff. Like it's A handoff every single time where it just feels like we're a put together movie set, if you will. Like it's like we don't feel rushed. I remember I was in the ER for my appendix years ago. Yep. That was fun. That was a fun moment. And I remember the ER doctor just it felt like he was the nicest human in the entire world. I was not doped up on drugs. at the point, I was in a lot of pain still, but he was so nice to me. And my husband happened to like step out to go use the bathroom and I remember he's like, Kiera, I saw that ER doctor and he was freaking running, like running. But as soon as he got to the door, he like put himself together, walked in, and was like calm as a cucumber. And I think for us in our patient experience, like we don't want to feel rushed. We don't want to feel like we are rushing through. You can be very efficient and consistent and help patients really feel very valued. So for example, we have a very consistent handoff from hygienist to doctor, where the patient's a part of it. We're not talking behind their head. We're talking to them as a human, they're part of it. And like I call it the ICRP handoff. So introduction, compliment, recap the treatment already discussed, and do a personal note. This way the patient feels like you heard me, you listened to me. This hygienist has been actually taking care of me or dental assistants. Dental assistants are a little trickier, I get it. but if we say like, hey, Dr. Jones, this is Kiera, you met her last time. she's been doing an amazing job on her flossing. She's really, really ramped that up. Just so you know, we already chatted. She knows she's got a couple of crowns probably on the upper right. She knows she needs to come back for that deep cleaning. and then she also knows that there's probably a couple of fillings on the lower left. And then just so you know, Dr. Jones, Kiera is headed off to Hawaii next month. and she's just we're so excited for that Hawaii trip. She's gonna absolutely love it. Well, now Dr. Jones can seem incredibly warm. Have a warm welcome, talk to me about Hawaii, compliment me on my flossing. Me as a patient, I instantly feel at ease and I feel like you love me. You know me, you heard about me, you're going to take great care of me and you're genuinely interested in me. Then doctor does the exam. Doctor then wraps up with the next visit, the date, the time, the recare, making sure that's all done. Wishes me well on Hawaii because we've already made that easy connection. That could take five to seven minutes tops from start to finish. And that patient just felt like I had the most incredible experience with that doctor. I felt like the whole team is on board. Then that hygienist takes that front office team member up. Or that patient up to the front office and they say, Hey, perfect, Dr. Jones on C Care back in two weeks. We're gonna start with the upper cro the upper right crowns. We're also gonna get her scheduled for that deep cleaning. Kiera, Sarah's amazing. She's gonna take incredible care of you. We've already got your cleaning scheduled for you. I can't wait to see you back in a couple of weeks. she's gonna take great care of you. Now Sarah picks it up and Sarah schedules me and perfect. Let's get you in with Dr. Jones. We'll make sure you're super taken care of. How was it today for you? All these different pieces for you. Let's get you scheduled. We're gonna get you scheduled for that crown. Blah dah da. Gets me scheduled, sends me on my way. I have a great experience. That feels so consistent. And if that happens every single time where the doctor gets a handoff, the doctor handoffs to the hygienist, hygienist hands off to the front office or clinical team. We say it the same way. We have it. People feel like this experience was magical. They feel like, wow, they like really have their stuff put together. They feel very connected. They feel like they know me. I didn't feel rushed through the process. You can be psychotic, rushed and behind, but that patient doesn't need to feel that because you are like that ER doctor where you are a duck on water and you're just paddling underneath, but you're taking care of all the pieces. And they're judging like patients and team judge the entire experience. So if we're talking about patients and helping them feel valued scene, practice these interactions. Practice how it is. We can practice how the new patient experience happens. Like, what do we say on the phone? How do we schedule them? What happens if it's ringing? Also pay attention to when they walk in. Like, does someone greet them consistently every time? Do we have our coffee bar stocked all the time? Do we have like nice things all the time for them? Whatever our experience is, you don't have to go expensive. You don't have to have, but you just make it consistent for them where they can count on it and it feels welcoming. I will also do a hard, like no food at the front office. It drives me nuts. I can't tell you how many times I've walked in and they're eating, and I'm just like, stop it. I know you don't think it's that big of a deal, but it feels you're in a medical space. Stop that. Don't. Front office, I used to be guilty of this. I had like my little snacks in the drawer. No, go to the break room, get your water in the back. Don't have clutter everywhere. Have it clean when they walk in. Make those patients feel like this is the best decision. It's clean. It's welcoming. Also, if you're on the phone, no problem. You can like wave to them. You can make eye contact with them. You can like point to the drinks. give them a little heart. Like you're so happy that they're there and so welcoming to them. When you answer the phone, smile. Like every single time we smile, we're so happy to answer that phone. and to truly love them. And so if you do each of those little checkpoints, patients feel insanely valued. And then we pivot that to how do we make our team feel the same way? Let's have morning huddles where we do shout outs of core values. Let's have one-on-one check-ins with them every time. Let's every single day doctors like if you need to, I had a doctor set a compliment alarm where you genuinely compliment and say thank you. Not just a Thanks for a great day. It's a, hey Kiera, thanks for rocking that root canal with me today. Like you crushed it. I couldn't do this without you. And I'm so grateful I can always count on you. Very intentional thank yous to your team members. Both sides of that equation make both people feel very valued. Doesn't take a lot of time. It's just very consistent. Other things I feel are just very confident on like next steps. And this ties to patients and team members. that's NDTR. Like, what is the next step at the end of my exam? Like, What am I doing? Where are we going? How much time is this? That way patients aren't defaulting to like, I'm gonna think about this or whatever. Same thing with team members. If we've got one-on-one corrective action, like what is the next step? What is that process? Britt in our company, she does a lot of our operations in HR and she says clear is kind. And I think for both patients and team members to feel valued, to feel seen, what's clear? Like how do I make this as clear as possible? Clear is kind. So what are the next steps? Being very clear on our communication. Making sure our treatment plans are clear, making sure we're asking what questions do you have, not do you have questions? Same thing with team members. Both of these are interchangeable. Like, here is the plan. What questions do you have for me? When we're rolling out a new training, what questions do you have for me? I'm going to send over the plan. This is what's expected of every person. These are the dates. These are the times. This is the expectation of what we're going to do. This way people feel certain. Certainty creates confidence and certainty creates value. People feel like They're ready to go. Like confusion is the enemy of execution on either side. Confusion is where people feel anxious. People feel don't value. They don't feel seen. They don't feel loved. So how do we make everything with our patient experience and our team experience where we have clear communication, where it's drawn out, it's very much where people can just feel solid. You might not like the decisions, you might not like the treatment, but you're very clear. The communication was clear, the expectations were clear. Pieces were very, very clear for you. And then another piece is like, Making sure we have genuine relationships, not just transactional relationships. So knowing people, like so if we have a big case, I'm really big on like calling those patients. There are pe places where you can have automated voicemails so it acts like you call them, but you don't actually have to call them. Medenta was fantastic at this. And you could just have a voicemail after a big case where it's like, hey, care, hey, like, hey, this is Dr. Jones. I'm just calling to check in and see how that appointment went for you. If you have any issues or any pain, please give me a call. I'm hoping that you're doing really, really well on all of this. You don't even have to the patient's name, but it feels like you cared about them. what are check-ins? How can we check in to see how they're doing? like when patients come in, remembering little subtle things about them. So if care is going to Hawaii, we put it in our notes and we ask her, How is Hawaii when you come back in? Those little simple things create relationships. Same thing on the one-on-ones. If someone tells you that they're going on vacation, ask your team member how was that vacation? if it's their birthday or anniversary. What ways can I foster the relationship? And to me, this is where I tie into unreasonable hospitality of how do I make magic moments for these people where they're like making meaningful moments in the everyday moments. So how do I help people feel seen, heard, and loved in both of them? So we don't just stop at checkout for our patients. We don't just stop after the one on one. We know them as humans. shout out to Tiff with her consultant team. She does Tiffany's connection time. And she literally like meets with the consultants, talks to them, connects with them as humans. And I love that she calls it connection time because I feel like that's her building relationships. Connection time with your patients. How do I build those relationships? How do I remember who they are? How do I remember little things? I have a fee for service chiropractor. I love her every time. She's like, So you just got back from Kentucky? And I'm like, Yes. And she's like, How is like in your next trip? You guys are headed out to wherever? Like, I feel she knows me. She has a lot of patience. But people want to be known, they want to be remembered, they want to be seen for birthdays and anniversaries, like big small big team, small team. How do you make that person feel seen, valued, heard? How do you do the small daily things where you're looking out, you're sending out thank yous? you guys compliment each other? Do you guys have a shout-out jar where you guys call out on each other? What can you do to make sure that there's strong bonds and relationships? Because people don't leave offices because of usually money, sometimes they do, but typically it's due to a lack of a relationship, a lack of a bond. Tip told me she said, cure the reason I've been with you for almost a decade. Shout out to the TT Spiffy Tiffy over there. she's like it's because of the relationship we have. And I think about that and I know it can feel like as our team's getting larger, this is something I'm often questioning of how do I make sure team members feel seen, valued and heard. And I will say as a CEO, one of the things I do and as an office manager, Gosh, I hope my team doesn't listen. I don't, I'm not perfect at this, but I do have a list of every team member and I actually hand write letters to them and I'll mail them to them. or if I know something's going on for them, I will make it a point to either ask about it or make sure I help out with certain things with them. I'm not perfect at it, but I do feel like when people feel seen, valued, and heard, we always for their birthdays, we have in a survey and we send them their absolute favorite things. And every time, and we send them a gift, we send them something personal for them. when I know someone's got a rough day, we'll just send over a little treat. You don't have to have a lot of money, you just have to have intentionality. And this goes to patients and it goes to team members. If you know someone's birthday's coming up, like so many times I I check in at places and it's my birthday, and people get my ID. They type in my birthday and they don't say it. Like, could you just look ahead and see whose birthday's coming up? How could I like could we celebrate? Anyone whose birthday is in June or July? Tell your patient happy birthday. If you see something that they did, how do you just build the relationship so it's not transactional? It's very much feels like a it feels like you know them, that you love them. And I would say that comes from genuinely loving people, from genuinely wanting them to feel valued, genuinely wanting to make a magic moment for them, getting excited. There's a doctor in Georgia that's on our team, and he got so giddy. He just got so giddy. He's like, Here, I'm putting together the holiday party for them. And He like goes all out and he like spent all night decorating and he just got so giddy. And I love working with him. I love learning from him because to have that genuine joy and curiosity and excitement and love for your team, it filters into then how you say thank you to them. And I think it's seeing teams and patients. Do you see them as liabilities or do you see them as assets? Do you see them as value ads or soul sucking? and the way you view them is how you're going to treat them and you're going to create more of that. So I might encourage you of just looking to see how we can do that. So just a couple of things, just as a quick recap for you, is making sure you are consistent, making sure you have clear communication, clear as kind, and really truly trying to build that relationship with them. and I think if you can can just again. To me, these are the sprinkles on a cupcake. You've already got the cupcake, you've already got the frosting. I feel like the sprinkles really are what make the pop, the pizzazz, the the what makes you stand out from the other offices. All the other offices have a cupcake and they got frosting. Maybe some offices only have cupcake. Like they do dentistry. You need dentistry and you at least have some of the pieces. But to me, this is where I feel like value comes from sprinkles. And I think it in the analogy of this cupcake, the cupcake's the core. That's their job, that's their coming to the dentist. The frosting is I don't know, probably their management and their clinical care. the sprinkles to me are what are going to set you apart and what people are going to remember. And I love the analogy because the cupcake is the largest, the frosting is smaller, and the sprinkles are really just the accent pieces. but it's crazy. I had a designer come out, we were doing some fun things and she's like, Kiera, it's crazy because the little things, like she literally like had a bowl and rolled the napkins and like the placemats and put them in the bowl rather than just like I was gonna just stack them. And she's like, Kiera, those small little details are what make people feel like this is a home and it's cozy and it's warm versus like sloppy and not put together. And I thought about that and I'm like, it's those sprinkles that make people feel valued or make them feel like they're just a transaction or just a number on the page. And so I would I would encourage you to figure out like what sprinkle of these ones that we talked about can you do to make your patients and your team feel more valued. Again, it's not more and I know I said more valued, but I think it's just intentionally valued where it's not doing more, it's being intentional. It's changing of how I do it. Can I be intentional on my thank yous at the end of the day? Can I be more intentional on my communication with them so everything's clear and mapped out for them? Can I have it where I have a consistent experience for my patients every single time? can I look to build the relationship a bit stronger and write? a thank you card. It could take six months, guys. Like I'm not saying it's every single month. Like I have a list and I work through it and then I go back and is there a way where I can maybe change our birthdays and our anniversaries? Our team does videos for everyone and I know it's like we have so many. They come up so often. But to get like that takes 30 seconds from our teammates to make somebody feel valued and important and special. Those to me are the sprinkles. 30 seconds out of an entire eight hour day is so minimal. And yet That's sprinkle on your cupcake. So where can you add the sprinkles? Where can you add the value? Teams deserve it. You deserve it. And I believe that this is the greatest way to like truly it's the secret sauce to win, to win, to hire and retain people, to bring in patients that feel valued, to feel seen, to feel loved. We're all looking to see how we can compete with others and how we can have a cutting edge. And I would say, like, add the sprinkles, add the sprinkles, stand out just a bit stronger. Everyone else has the cupcake. Most people have the frosting. Not all have the frosting. But if you've got the cupcake and the frosting, add those sprinkles, help people feel valued. And if you're struggling with this, or you're like, gosh, that's just not my thing. As I said, we give doctors the the to-do of you put a compliment alarm on your on your phone and you do that. this is where I love to help people go to the next level to optimize, to scale, to have structure, but in a way that's not necessarily production scale. But in happiness scale and fulfillment scale, which ultimately is going to lead to higher production, higher profitability. So reach out. I'd love to chat with you. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Go make it a magical day. Go spread some sprinkles. Go share. Go love. Go genuinely enjoy what you get to do every single day. It won't be forever that you get to do this. So let's make it magical. Let's make it impactful. And let's make it meaningful with helping people feel seen, valued, and loved. And as always, thanks for listening. And I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.
If Wishes Were Horses (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), S1 E16) was recommended by Rugger (They/Them), who said: This is the episode where the crew of DS9 figured out their chemistry. The plot doesn't matter and just strings together the hijinks. But this is the episode where the crew really enjoys each other—where they become a team.If Wishes Were Horses first aired on May 16, 1993, written by story by Nell McCue Crawford & William L. Crawford, teleplay by Nell McCue Crawford, William L. Crawford and Michael Piller, and directed by Robert LegatoDeep Space Nine is put in jeopardy when the crew's thoughts manifest themselves, and such figures as Rumpelstiltskin appear.The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky)Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon.Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook
Front desk versus clinical: every practice has this quiet rivalry, but it doesn't have to be that way.In this episode, the DPH coaches break down why these two sides of the office resent each other and how you as the owner might be making it worse. They share exactly what you can do to create cohesion in the office, from an exercise that breaks tension and gets people talking to an easy fix for the most common source of conflict.Topics discussed:(00:00) Introduction(02:43) What causes front and back office drama(06:55) The exercise that bonds your office(14:11) Managing unspoken expectations(15:42) How to handle team complaints without losing safety(18:55) Who should handle team conflict(21:45) The trust exercise every office needs(25:13) When getting involved backfires(27:22) What causes the most conflict and how to fix itThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comCheck out the Growth Program Here Join our Newest and Best Coaching Program, Click Here for More InformationTake Control of Your Practice and Your LifeWe help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Under the Lanterns: Wishes of a Summer Night in Nihon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-16-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の夜、静かな日本の小さな町が活気に満ちた音と色に包まれていました。En: On a summer night, a quiet, small town in Nihon was wrapped in vibrant sounds and colors.Ja: 七夕のお祭りが始まり、屋台が通りに並び、紙の短冊が風に揺れています。En: The Tanabata festival had begun, with food stands lining the streets and paper strips swaying in the breeze.Ja: 提灯の明かりが夜空をほのかに照らし、泣き止まない今夜の星に新しい願いが込められていきます。En: The light from lanterns gently illuminated the night sky, adding new wishes to the stars that wouldn't stop crying tonight.Ja: サトルは、幻想的なこの町の一角で、少し緊張した面持ちで屋台に立っていました。En: Satoru stood a bit nervously at his food stand, in a corner of this dreamy town.Ja: 彼の家族は古くから商売をしていて、今は彼が一生懸命に助けているのです。En: His family had been in business for a long time, and now he was doing his best to help.Ja: 特に今夜は、少しでも多くのお客さんに商品を買ってほしいと思っています。En: Especially tonight, he hoped as many customers as possible would buy their products.Ja: しかし、派手な装飾の他の屋台に比べると、サトルの屋台はあまりに地味でした。En: However, compared to the other stands with flashy decorations, Satoru's stand was quite plain.Ja: その頃、賑やかな人込みの中で、エミと彼女の友人ナオコが笑い声を交わしながら歩いていました。En: Meanwhile, amidst the bustling crowd, Emi and her friend Naoko walked, exchanging laughter.Ja: 初めてこの町のお祭りに来たエミは、すべてが新鮮で、目に映るものすべてに興味を抱いていました。En: It was Emi's first time at this town's festival, and everything was fresh, sparking her curiosity in everything she laid eyes on.Ja: やがて、ナオコが別の方向に歩き始め、エミは賑わう人波でナオコを見失ってしまいました。En: Eventually, Naoko began walking in a different direction, and Emi lost sight of her in the swarming crowd.Ja: 一瞬のパニック。En: A moment of panic struck her.Ja: でも、エミは探求心に満ちていました。En: But Emi's curiosity was unyielding.Ja: 一方、サトルも自信を失いかけていました。En: On the other hand, Satoru was starting to lose confidence.Ja: そんなとき、ひとり寂しく立ち尽くしているエミを見つけ、彼女に声をかけてみることにしました。En: At that moment, he noticed Emi standing alone and decided to approach her.Ja: 「大丈夫ですか?En: "Are you okay?Ja: 友達を見つけるのを手伝いましょうか?En: Would you like help finding your friend?"Ja: 」エミはサトルの優しさに心を打たれ、一緒にお祭りを回ることになりました。En: Impressed by Satoru's kindness, Emi decided to walk around the festival with him.Ja: 二人は笑顔を交わしながら、お互いの話をし、少しずつ心を通わせていきます。En: As they exchanged smiles and shared stories, they gradually opened their hearts to each other.Ja: 提灯の下、夏の夜風が心地よく二人を包みます。En: Beneath the lanterns, the summer night breeze pleasantly enveloped them.Ja: 「ここで願い事を書いたらどうですか?En: "How about writing a wish here?"Ja: 」サトルが空になったブースを見つけ、そこにあった短冊を指さしました。En: Satoru suggested, pointing to a booth with empty strips of paper.Ja: エミは笑顔でうなずき、お互いに思いを込めた願いを短冊に書き加えました。En: Emi nodded with a smile, and they both added their thoughts and wishes to the paper strips.Ja: すると、突然の夏の雨。En: Suddenly, a summer rain showered down.Ja: 二人は同じ屋根の下に逃げ込むと、雨の音に耳を傾けながらさらに近づいていきました。En: They rushed under the same roof, listening to the sound of the rain as they drew closer.Ja: 雨が止んだころ、エミはサトルに微笑みました。En: When the rain stopped, Emi smiled at Satoru.Ja: 「明日もあなたの屋台に行ってもいい?En: "Can I come to your stand again tomorrow?"Ja: 」エミはサトルの手を軽く握りしめました。En: She lightly squeezed Satoru's hand.Ja: 「もっと手伝いたいなって。En: "I want to help more."Ja: 」やがて、エミは無事にナオコを見つけました。En: Eventually, Emi safely found Naoko again.Ja: そして二人で夜空を照らす花火を眺めつつ、サトルに手を振り、再会を約束しました。En: Together, they watched the fireworks lighting up the night sky, waving to Satoru and promising to meet again.Ja: その夜、サトルの胸には新しい自信と思いが生まれていました。En: That night, a new sense of confidence and thought blossomed in Satoru's heart.Ja: 翌日、お祭りは続き、サトルの屋台にはエミの元気な声が響いていました。En: The next day, the festival continued, and Emi's cheerful voice echoed at Satoru's stand.Ja: 彼女の言葉が、サトルに確信を与えていたのは間違いありません。En: Her words undoubtedly gave Satoru confidence.Ja: 提灯の下で始まった物語は、まだ終わりではありません。En: The story that began under the lanterns was not over yet.Ja: 彼らの願い事と共に、夏の星空が輝いていました。En: With their wishes, the summer stars shone brightly in the sky. Vocabulary Words:wrapped: 包まれてvibrant: 活気に満ちたilluminated: 照らしnervously: 緊張した面持ちでbusiness: 商売flashy: 派手なamidst: その頃swarming: 賑わうstruck: パニックunyielding: 満ちていましたlose confidence: 自信を失いかけてimpressed: 心を打たれenveloped: 包みますbooth: ブースstrips: 短冊shower: 雨roof: 屋根listening: 耳を傾けながらconfidence: 自信echoed: 響いていましたundoubtedly: 間違いありませんfireworks: 花火gently: ほのかにthoughts: 思いcuriosity: 興味bustling: 賑やかなgradually: 少しずつenveloped: 包みますpleasantly: 心地よくbreeze: 風
In this episode of Once Upon A Park, Shelby Knopp is back on the podcast, and we have a lot to catch up on! We talk about what life has been like since becoming the sole owner of Wishes & Co. Travel Planning, why she finally decided to sign up for her very first runDisney race, the Princess 5K in 2027, and what she's most looking forward to during race weekend. We also share all the excitement surrounding our upcoming friend trip to Walt Disney World, along with plenty of Disney planning tips, behind-the-scenes travel planner conversations, and, of course, lots of bunny trails that somehow always seem to happen when we get together. If you love Disney, runDisney, or just enjoy listening to two friends chat about all things Disney, you're going to have a great time with this episode. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review if you enjoyed listening, and share the episode with your favorite Disney-loving friend!If you're loving the show, we'd be so thankful if you could leave us a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️IG: @OnceUponAParkPodcastErica IG: @TravelPlannerEricaJonny IG: @Darth.MouseYouTube: @TravelPlannerEricaEmail Us: OnceUponAParkPodcast@gmail.comShelby: @ShelbyKnoppWishesReady to plan a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Or are you ready to set sail with Disney Cruise Line? I'd love to help! Visit my travel website at www.TravelPlannerErica.com
Gov. Andy Beshear took his sweet time responding to Senator Mitch McConnell's recent proof of life photo and medical update. After a month of mostlly silence from the McConnell camp, a statement was finally issued a few days ago.Asked for his reaction, Beshear forged ahead with his thoughts on how more verifiable proof is necessary or perhaps he should move on to find a replacement senator. After 66 seconds, Beshear finally utters "we hope there's a speedy recovery" for the ailing senator.Democrats are demanding that the governor press ahead with a special session to seat someone in McConnell's place.Hang on, kids. McConnell is quite alive. There should have been more McConnell info released on a regular basis, but Democrats circling Mitch's rehab center like buzzards above a carcass is embarrassingly desperate.There's an election for McConnell's replacement in November. Do the work and see who wins.
Everyone dreams about their new kitchen, but what does a kitchen designer wish every homeowner knew before they started planning one?In this episode of Trade Secrets, we hear from Dawn from Savvy Kitchens, the designer behind both Kate's kitchens and Jennifer's own kitchen renovation. Dawn shares the five biggest lessons she's learned from designing kitchens every day, from planning layouts before your drawings are finalised to avoiding the trap of designing for Instagram instead of real life. What we cover Why your kitchen should be designed before construction drawings are signed off How kitchen layouts influence glazing, door positions, electrics and plumbing Where your kitchen budget is best spent, and where you can save Why expensive features aren't always the best investment The importance of communicating changes early Why every kitchen should be designed around your family's daily routine Common mistakes people make when copying Pinterest and Instagram kitchens Practical examples from Jennifer and Kate's own kitchen renovations Key takeaways Design your kitchen around how you actually live, not how you wish you lived Bring your kitchen designer in as early as possible Invest in the features you'll use every single day Don't be afraid to challenge assumptions and ask questions A beautiful kitchen is one that works effortlessly for your lifestyle Whether you're choosing an IKEA kitchen or a fully bespoke design, these are the principles that make every kitchen function better. Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Welcome to Wholesale Hotline Podcast (Wholesaling Inc Edition), where Brent brings unmatched energy and no-BS strategies straight from his own real-world wholesaling business to help you crush it in yours.Show notes -- in this episode we'll cover:Master cold calling, lead generation, and sales scripts to consistently close deals.You'll learn the latest on the most cutting-edge techniques—like PPC, texting, and automated follow-up systems.Learn how to build confidence, overcome objections, and dominate your local market.Brent shows how talking to people is the fastest, most direct path to wholesale success.Real-life case studies, role plays, and mindset shifts that turn hustle into high income.Please give us a rating and let us know how we are doing!➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖☎️ Welcome to Wholesale Hotline & TTP Breakout
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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Wishes Under the Stars: Courage at Tokyo's Tanabata Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の植物園には、夏の暖かい風が吹き、竹がそよそよと揺れていました。En: In the Tokyo botanical garden, the warm summer breeze was blowing, making the bamboo sway gently.Ja: 空は夕暮れの色に染まり、七夕のために飾られた星の装飾が輝いていました。En: The sky was dyed with the colors of dusk, and the star decorations for the Tanabata festival were shining brightly.Ja: その美しい中に立っているのは、リナでした。En: Standing amidst this beautiful scene was Rina.Ja: リナは少し緊張した様子で、自分の内なる気持ちと向き合っていました。En: She appeared a bit nervous, confronting her inner feelings.Ja: 友達のユウトとアイコも一緒にいました。En: Her friends, Yuto and Aiko, were with her too.Ja: 彼らはリナの側で彼女を励まそうとしていました。En: They were trying to encourage her by her side.Ja: "リナ、大丈夫だよ。きっといい結果が出るよ"とユウトは言いました。En: "Rina, it's alright. I'm sure you'll get good results," Yuto said.Ja: アイコは微笑んで、「そうだね、ここでゆっくりしましょう」と励ましました。En: Aiko smiled and encouraged her, "That's right, let's take it easy here."Ja: しかし、リナの心は落ち着きませんでした。En: However, Rina's heart was not at ease.Ja: 彼女は最近の健康診断の結果を待っていたのです。En: She was waiting for the results of her recent health check-up.Ja: それは彼女の人生を大きく左右するかもしれません。En: It could possibly greatly influence her life.Ja: リナはそんな不安な気持ちを和らげたいと思い、竹に願い事を書くことを決めました。En: Wanting to ease her anxious feelings, Rina decided to write a wish on the bamboo.Ja: 彼女はそっと紙とペンを取り出しました。En: She quietly took out paper and a pen.Ja: そして心を込めてこう書きました。「どうか、私に勇気を与えて、良い結果が来ますように。」En: With heartfelt sincerity, she wrote, ""Please grant me courage, and may good results come."Ja: その願い事を竹の枝に結びながら、リナは穏やかな気持ちになりました。En: As she tied the wish to the bamboo branch, Rina felt a sense of calm.Ja: 穏やかでいてほしいと自分に言い聞かせました。En: She told herself to stay tranquil.Ja: その時、彼女の携帯が鳴りました。En: Just then, her phone rang.Ja: ドキドキしながら電話を取ると、それは病院の先生でした。En: Nervously, she picked it up, and it was the doctor from the hospital.Ja: リナは深呼吸をしました。En: Rina took a deep breath.Ja: 先生の声は優しく、静かに結果を伝えていました。En: The doctor's voice was gentle as he quietly conveyed the results.Ja: リナは電話を切ると、目を閉じました。En: After hanging up the phone, Rina closed her eyes.Ja: そしてゆっくりと息を吐き、目を開けると、七夕の夜空をもう一度見上げました。En: She slowly exhaled and opened her eyes again to look up at the Tanabata night sky.Ja: 星たちが美しく輝いていました。En: The stars were shining beautifully.Ja: 彼女の心には、以前よりも明るい感覚がありました。En: Her heart felt brighter than before.Ja: これからどんなことがあっても、それを受け入れる準備ができたようでした。En: It seemed she was ready to accept whatever may come in the future.Ja: ユウトとアイコが心配そうに彼女を見つめました。En: Yuto and Aiko looked at her with concern.Ja: リナは静かに微笑み、彼らに視線を向けました。En: Rina quietly smiled and turned her gaze to them.Ja: "ありがとう、大丈夫だよ"とリナは優しく答えました。En: "Thank you, I'm okay," she gently replied.Ja: その夜、リナは友達と笑顔で植物園を後にしました。En: That night, Rina left the botanical garden with her friends, smiling.Ja: 彼女の心には平和が満ちていました。En: Her heart was filled with peace.Ja: そして、彼女は未来に向かう勇気を見つけたのです。En: And she had found the courage to face the future. Vocabulary Words:botanical: 植物園breeze: 風sway: 揺れるamidst: 中にconfronting: 向き合っているencourage: 励ますease: 和らげるanxious: 不安なtranquil: 穏やかconveyed: 伝えてexhaled: 息を吐くconcern: 心配gaze: 視線grant: 与えるcourage: 勇気results: 結果dusk: 夕暮れdecorations: 装飾nervous: 緊張したsincerity: 心を込めてcalm: 穏やかなtroubles: 困難peace: 平和influence: 左右するrecent: 最近のhealth check-up: 健康診断festival: 祭りbreath: 深呼吸gently: 優しくfuture: 未来
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Singer and music producer Gene Chandler joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he’s been spending his retirement and how he’s celebrating his birthday today. He also discusses what he remembers about recording “Groovy Situation” and the achievement he’s most proud of.
Players (and DMs) have many unchecked assumptions for what they want out of a D&D adventure: they want "powerful loot," easy NPC interactions, and a cinematic, epic story for them to experience... right? Or is that just the surface level? Do they actually crave something more integral to D&D, like collaboration, creativity, and real consequences? Tanner discusses 5 hidden wishes that players have and DMs would benefit from addressing.
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview the Proofpoint Capital founders Dan Goldsmith, Matt Wallach, and Jonathan Brassington. From Jonathan's upbringing among traders in Guyana to Matt's competitive lessons on the soccer field and Dan's drive to tackle challenges others avoided, the trio shares how their unique backgrounds influenced their approach to building successful companies. They also reflect on the first customers that helped launch ventures like LiquidHub and Veeva, offering a candid look at the persistence, trust-building, and humility required in the earliest stages of growth.The Proofpoint Capital founders delve into their operator-led investment philosophy, their focus on AI-powered vertical software companies, and the lessons they've learned from decades of scaling businesses. Dan, Matt, and Jonathan explain how they evaluate founders, markets, and defensibility in an era where AI is rapidly changing the rules of business. Along the way, they discuss mentorship, venture risk, the importance of trusted relationships and proprietary data, and the responsibility of helping the next generation of founders avoid costly mistakes. Discover how Dan, Matt, and Jonathan are turning decades of operating experience into a blueprint for helping the next generation of builders succeed in this episode of The First Customer!Guest Info:Proofpoint Capitalhttps://www.proofpointcapital.com/Matt Wallach's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwallach/Dan Goldsmith's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgoldsmith/Jonathan Brassington's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbrassington/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/
In this special episode of World of Wishes, we chat with Mikayla Beatty, a wish alum whose journey represents a historic milestone in Make A Wish history: Mikayla was the 150,000th wish ever granted by The Walt Disney Company. Now a college sophomore studying theater, Mikayla reflects on her path from a creative, faith driven childhood to a life altering cancer diagnosis at just 13 years old. What began as a lingering cough quickly turned into a diagnosis of Stage IV Hodgkin's lymphoma, launching her into an intense and fast moving treatment plan on the oncology floor—right as the world was shutting down due to COVID 19. Mikayla shares with remarkable clarity what it was like to face cancer as a teenager who fully understood the gravity of the diagnosis, the physical toll of chemotherapy, and the fear of losing her voice as a singer. She speaks candidly about anticipatory nausea, isolation during treatment, and the hope provided through a clinical trial that ultimately shortened her chemotherapy and helped heal her body. Then came the wish—one that unfolded in two unforgettable chapters. In April, Mikayla was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to mark Disney's 150,000th wish, where she rode in the Magic Kingdom parade, received VIP access throughout the parks, and became one of the very few people in the world to stay overnight inside Cinderella Castle. Months later, Disney and Make A Wish extended the magic even further, inviting Mikayla back to perform at the Once Upon A Wish Ball, complete with professional coaching, recording sessions, choreography, and mentorship from Disney performers and producers. For Mikayla, the wish went beyond magic—it restored purpose. It helped her rediscover why she endured what she endured and confirmed her calling to use music to heal, inspire, and uplift others. Today, she carries that experience forward as both an alum and an ambassador for hope, resilience, and the life changing power of a wish. Learn more about how can get involved at https://wish.org/sfla!Be sure to follow us @makeawishsfla on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn!Subscribe, Rate, & Review this podcast to support future episodes that will feature wish kids and parents' past and present, volunteers, donors, referral sources and everyone who contributes to this World of Wishes!
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Why Some Wishes Come True (And Others Don't) with Brownell Landrum What if wishing isn't childish… but one of the most powerful tools for creating your future? Today's guest reveals the surprising science that can turn wishful thinking into real-world results. We all have wishes. A healthier body. A thriving business. A loving relationship. More joy, freedom, abundance, and purpose. But what separates a wish that stays a dream from one that becomes reality? In this fascinating conversation, Rebecca Whitman sits down with author, speaker, and change catalyst Brownell Landrum to explore the powerful intersection of science, mindset, and manifestation. Brownell shares the research and real-world tools behind her book The Art & Science of Wishing, revealing how our brains, beliefs, emotions, and actions work together to help us create the life we truly desire. Whether you're wishing for greater success, deeper fulfillment, better relationships, or a more balanced, beautiful, and abundant life, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using today. In This Episode You'll Discover: ✨ The difference between wishful thinking and effective wishing ✨ Why many adults stop dreaming—and how to reconnect with your desires ✨ The surprising science behind manifestation ✨ How your brain helps you notice opportunities aligned with your wishes ✨ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to manifest their dreams ✨ How to turn ordinary wishes into “Cosmic Wishes” ✨ The role of gratitude, visualization, emotion, and inspired action ✨ How to create more balance, beauty, and abundance in every area of your life ✨ Why giving yourself permission to dream may be the first step toward transformation This episode is a beautiful reminder that your dreams matter—and that creating a life you love may be more within your control than you think. Connect with Brownell Landrum: Website: https://brownelllandrum.com Book: The Art & Science of Wishing Connect with Rebecca Whitman: Website: https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com Instagram: @rebeccaewhitman If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a little more hope, possibility, and abundance in their life. Remember: You are worthy of a balanced, beautiful, and abundant life.
Send us Fan MailWhat happens to your family if you don't make it home tonight?That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Jon Braddock, CEO of My Life & Wishes and creator of the Legacy Vault. Bill and Jon dig into the Certified Legacy Vault Advisor (CLVA) program and why it's becoming a blue ocean for notary entrepreneurs who already love estate signings.Jon shares the story that started it all... the 10-month "morbid scavenger hunt" his family endured after his father-in-law passed away, including the safe deposit box they almost never found holding 752 paper shares of IBM stock worth $130,000+. It's a gut punch that makes the problem real: a will or trust covers the documents, but it doesn't cover the 125 questions a grieving family has to answer in the first 48 hours.In this episode, you'll hear:Why most estate plans leave families lost (and what the Legacy Vault actually solves)The "I'm not a salesperson" myth, and why this is about conversations, not sellingHow the 4-module certification bootcamp works, plus the CLVA credential you can put after your nameThe math behind total pricing freedom: How a 5-minute setup can add $24,000+ a year to your bottom lineWhy now is the best time to get in, and the mission to protect a million familiesThis isn't about adding another service. It's about earning a seat at the table alongside attorneys, financial advisors, and estate planners... and becoming the final gift a family didn't know they needed.Ready to learn more about becoming a Certified Legacy Vault Advisor? Click the link to visit NotaryCoach.com.Guest: Jon Braddock, CEO of My Life & Wishes, creator of the Legacy Vault Host: Bill Soroka, founder of NotaryCoach.com#NotaryEntrepreneur #LegacyVault #EstatePlanning #CLVA #SignAndThrive #MobileNotary #NotaryBusiness
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Why Some Wishes Come True (And Others Don't) with Brownell Landrum What if wishing isn't childish… but one of the most powerful tools for creating your future? Today's guest reveals the surprising science that can turn wishful thinking into real-world results. We all have wishes. A healthier body. A thriving business. A loving relationship. More joy, freedom, abundance, and purpose. But what separates a wish that stays a dream from one that becomes reality? In this fascinating conversation, Rebecca Whitman sits down with author, speaker, and change catalyst Brownell Landrum to explore the powerful intersection of science, mindset, and manifestation. Brownell shares the research and real-world tools behind her book The Art & Science of Wishing, revealing how our brains, beliefs, emotions, and actions work together to help us create the life we truly desire. Whether you're wishing for greater success, deeper fulfillment, better relationships, or a more balanced, beautiful, and abundant life, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using today. In This Episode You'll Discover: ✨ The difference between wishful thinking and effective wishing ✨ Why many adults stop dreaming—and how to reconnect with your desires ✨ The surprising science behind manifestation ✨ How your brain helps you notice opportunities aligned with your wishes ✨ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to manifest their dreams ✨ How to turn ordinary wishes into “Cosmic Wishes” ✨ The role of gratitude, visualization, emotion, and inspired action ✨ How to create more balance, beauty, and abundance in every area of your life ✨ Why giving yourself permission to dream may be the first step toward transformation This episode is a beautiful reminder that your dreams matter—and that creating a life you love may be more within your control than you think. Connect with Brownell Landrum: Website: https://brownelllandrum.com Book: The Art & Science of Wishing Connect with Rebecca Whitman: Website: https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com Instagram: @rebeccaewhitman If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a little more hope, possibility, and abundance in their life. Remember: You are worthy of a balanced, beautiful, and abundant life.
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Nicolas Darveau-Garneau is the founder of Garneau Digital Advisors, is the former chief evangelist of Google, and is the author of the book Be a Sequoia, Not a Bonsai: The Seven Growth Secrets of the World's Most Successful Companies. Greg and Nicolas discuss how AI systems are akin to powerful “genies,” but the real power and risk come from the “wishes” humans give them. With everyone having similar access to similar “genies,” the true differentiation will come from the strategy behind their use. Nicolas emphasizes the need to think carefully about how we measure success in marketing and other areas of business. Often we focus on metrics that are easier to capture as opposed to the ones that really matter for achieving our goals. He also claims that companies that fail to articulate their goals in marketing are most likely to fail in other areas. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Episode Quotes: The real power of AI is not the AI 55:47: The whole point of AI is that we're building these amazing genies, but the power isn't in the genie. The power is in the wish. We have to think very carefully about what we ask these genies to do for us. By the way, I actually think that is going to make us even more human, right? And we have to really do some deep ethical thinking, some deep value thinking, and really give these AIs the right wishes. And then I think we will thrive and be fully human. But if we give these AIs the wrong wishes, then AI can send us into a tailspin, not only as companies but as a society, pretty fast. Most companies start with the wrong wish 02:42: So, as Google's [former] chief evangelist, I met over 1,000 companies in five years, and what I noticed was that, even in marketing, 90% of the time the teams were asking for the wrong wishes. Stop designing for the average customer 16:33: So the trick is not to test or design your customer experiences for the average customer. It is to actually build customer experiences for your best customers. Very, very few companies do it this way, right? And so, once you can predict the customer lifetime value of a brand-new customer or an existing customer, the entire corporate strategy should revolve around it. Show Links: Recommended Resources: UnSILOed 598: Guy Kawasaki - Becoming an Evangelist UnSILOed 102: John List - It's Almost Impossible To Undo A Bad Idea Customer Acquisition Cost Customer Lifetime Value Peter Fader Guest Profile: LinkedIn Profile Guest Work: Be a Sequoia, Not a Bonsai: The Seven Growth Secrets of the World's Most Successful Companies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. Today, Jenni is with intuitive coach and retreat leader Rita Pira, a Business by Design success story who turned a growing Clubhouse audience into a thriving digital business. What started with Rita simply showing up and sharing her gifts quickly evolved into a full coaching practice, viral content, and sold-out retreats, including an annual transformational experience in Bali. In this episode, Rita and Jenni also have a real-time business breakthrough moment, tackling Rita's fear of running paid ads and walking through exactly how to turn authentic, heartfelt content into a simple, powerful ad that converts! This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps ahead of what you're doing, something powerful happens. James's biggest free training of the year is LIVE… The Business Breakthrough Experience. And we're creating even more opportunities for you to get the coaching, clarity, and momentum your business truly deserves. We've been hosting a special series of live panels featuring incredible Digital CEOs—like Rita—who are in it, doing it, and ready to share what's actually working right now. These aren't just sit-back-and-watch sessions… You'll be able to join us live on Zoom, ask your questions, and get real-time coaching from experts who have been exactly where you are. And the best way to make sure you don't miss a single one? Register for The Business Breakthrough Experience. You'll be the first to know about every panel, every opportunity to get coached, and every new Wednesday Weekly Win episode—so you can stay inspired, take action, and keep moving forward.
Today we welcome ERICA BACCUS, a caregiver, widow, and lived-experience expert on end-of-life autonomy for dementia. Erica's new memoir, A PROMISE KEPT: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love is a clear-eyed account of honoring her husband John's self-determined end while navigating the legal maze that forced their hand. In this deeply moving memoir, Erica Baccus invites readers into their intimate journey—through the beauty of their shared life, the heartbreak of decline, and the courageous choice John made to say goodbye on his own terms through assisted suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After several “Good Morning” greetings, the Fat One recaps his day in Fat Acres which included a possible dropping of the Miss Gayle King show, a phone call to reverse a pre-mature charge, the conclusion of the TurnipHed questions about RTEY, a postcard and more. Happy National Apple Strudel Day
What if wishing isn't childish… but one of the most powerful tools for creating your future? Today's guest reveals the surprising science that can turn wishful thinking into real-world results. We all have wishes. A healthier body. A thriving business. A loving relationship. More joy, freedom, abundance, and purpose. But what separates a wish that stays a dream from one that becomes reality? In this fascinating conversation, Rebecca Whitman sits down with author, speaker, and change catalyst Brownell Landrum to explore the powerful intersection of science, mindset, and manifestation. Brownell shares the research and real-world tools behind her book The Art & Science of Wishing, revealing how our brains, beliefs, emotions, and actions work together to help us create the life we truly desire. Whether you're wishing for greater success, deeper fulfillment, better relationships, or a more balanced, beautiful, and abundant life, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using today. In This Episode You'll Discover: ✨ The difference between wishful thinking and effective wishing ✨ Why many adults stop dreaming—and how to reconnect with your desires ✨ The surprising science behind manifestation ✨ How your brain helps you notice opportunities aligned with your wishes ✨ The biggest mistakes people make when trying to manifest their dreams ✨ How to turn ordinary wishes into “Cosmic Wishes” ✨ The role of gratitude, visualization, emotion, and inspired action ✨ How to create more balance, beauty, and abundance in every area of your life ✨ Why giving yourself permission to dream may be the first step toward transformation This episode is a beautiful reminder that your dreams matter—and that creating a life you love may be more within your control than you think. Connect with Brownell Landrum: Website: https://brownelllandrum.com Book: The Art & Science of Wishing Connect with Rebecca Whitman: Website: https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com Instagram: @rebeccaewhitman If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a little more hope, possibility, and abundance in their life. Remember: You are worthy of a balanced, beautiful, and abundant life.
Listener Elizabeth writes in about something a lot of people feel but don't say out loud. She's 40-ish, a mom, financially stable, and can't shake the feeling that she should have more by now. She’s curious about the jealousy she feels, the guilt about the jealousy, and how she can make peace with the roads she didn't take. Kat asks the question: What is your dying wish? A beloved car wash owner in Detroit had one dying wish, to make it rain cash from a helicopter over his community one last time. His sons made it happen at his funeral. It also triggered an FAA investigation…but it’s still pretty cool! Sam from Boston calls in with a sign story that’ll give you chills. Her father-in-law passed away…but he sent a very special sign to the family that he’s still around. Love it! Lastly, Kat shares facts about the brain from a Stanford neuroscientist. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most pet parents see veterinarians during some of the most stressful moments of pet ownership: when a pet is sick, injured, aging, or facing an expensive medical decision. But what many people never see is the pressure veterinarians themselves are carrying into those conversations.In this episode, Amy sits down with equine veterinarian, stand-up comedian, and author Dr. Matt Evans to talk about the human side of veterinary medicine and why communication between pet parents and vets can sometimes feel so emotionally loaded.They discuss:Why veterinarians often feel pressure to have all the answersWhat vet school does and doesn't prepare vets forThe emotional toll of difficult cases and difficult conversationsWhy veterinary medicine is far more than “playing with puppies and kittens”How financial stress affects both pet parents and veterinariansWhy humor can completely change the tone of a stressful appointmentHow to ask questions about treatment costs without shutting down the conversationWhat veterinarians wish clients understood before walking into the exam roomWhy prepared clients often have better outcomes and better relationships with their vetsDr. Evans also shares how stand-up comedy became an unexpected outlet for the stress of veterinary medicine and talks about his upcoming book, Chomping at the Bit, a humorous and honest look at becoming a horse veterinarian without growing up around horses.This episode is not about telling pet parents not to advocate for their pets. It's about recognizing that everyone in the room is human, and that better communication often leads to better care for the animals we love most.Learn more about Dr. Matt Evans, his comedy, and his book at: MattEvansComic.comStuck on a pet problem? Send it here.Support the showExpert Pet Advice for busy pet parents! Love the show? Leave a 5-star review so more pet parents can find us, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Follow:
Drop us a line or two . . .We open mid-chaos — Queenie's looking out the window at incoming weather and clocking the Belmont Stakes clock ticking down, while TT is recovering from twenty-one (count 'em, twenty-one) unsolicited phone calls from a porch enclosure company after the crime of simply browsing their website. One innocent look at three-season room options, and suddenly her phone is a hostage situation. Queenie sympathizes — she knows the company, they did her mother's enclosure — and confirms: yes, those people are hungry. TT vows never to do that again. From there it's a brief dispatch on Queenie's brother Brian, who's been hospitalized with a nosebleed that became genuinely life-threatening because he's on blood thinners. The dilemma, as Queenie frames it with zero sugarcoating: do you want to die of a heart attack or bleed out? Pick one. His wife's emergency field fix involved a tampon, which bought some time before getting saturated. He's going home with explicit instructions to never blow his nose again. He also looks like Shrek. He has not slept. Everybody is just fine. This slides naturally into the broader theme of everybody around them crumbling simultaneously — friends at doctors multiple times a week for different things, the body not cooperating the way it did at forty, children turning forty themselves (which: how), and the general indignity of midlife maintenance. TT notes to Honey earlier that day that "we all have something going on" and you just have to accept it. Queenie does not love this but cannot argue with it. There's a brief musical interlude celebrating cardiac stents and replacement shoulders, which honestly feels earned. The conversation turns to self-work and therapy — TT wonders aloud whether there are people who just... move on from childhood without any excavation, and Queenie's verdict is swift: those people are freaking crazy. You can usually tell when someone has done the work, she says, often by their vocabulary. This loops into narcissists, which both of them have in their lives, and the grim reality that there's no cure. Options are limited: go dark (no contact) or go grey (cordial, minimal, zero extra effort). The segue to the current political moment is smooth and immediate. Queenie describes the commander in chief as having "normalized" narcissism and brings up the AI-generated Trump-in-cheerleader-short-shorts image circulating online. It's Pride Month, she notes. He may finally be coming out. They laugh. TT reminds them they're laughing all the way to hell. Also: screwworms are back, ocean monitoring equipment is being removed, and there's no oversight of anything anymore. If you see things moving in your food, just ignore it. On the cannabis check-in: TT has had a full ten-milligram Floracal Farms Live Rosin Pink Lemonade sativa gummy (complete gummy, very deliberate), and Queenie has been smoking Banana Punch, a pre-ground indica with very small print on the packaging. Banana as a flavor descriptor is noted to be uncommon. This is deemed worth mentioning. The show's real comedic peak arrives courtesy of Conan O'Brien's podcast. Queenie went down a YouTube rabbit hole after Conan interviewed an intimacy coordinator, which led her to a segment featuring a young man whose company makes thirty-two custom condom sizes and offers a hotline where you can speak to said gentleman if you're unsure which size to order. He claims to be able to tell if callers are being truthful. TT has already seen this. The bit about guidance counselors not recommending "talking about dicks all day" as a career path lands. Queenie's advice: measure twice, not once. You only want to make that mistake one time. They are crying laughing. The news segment covers TSA's updated guidance technically allowing medical marijuana in carry-on and checked bags, with a TSA officer retaining final discretion. Queenie and TT are skeptical — it sounds great until you realize there's no guidance on how much, in what form, or what documentation actually counts as proof. Also: dogs in airports are primarily sniffing for explosives, not drugs, Queenie notes, so don't panic. Bottom line: it's loosey goosey, probably a step in the right direction, and you're still taking a risk. Bring your documentation. Keep original packaging. Maybe don't. TT's Choice (number sixty-six): Would you rather live your life as a reality show or a documentary? TT picks documentary, then has to be walked through what a documentary actually is when she's alive, then sticks with her answer on the grounds that reality shows feel predatory and she wouldn't want to be the subject of one. Queenie's contribution is to narrate TT's life in nature documentary voice — "here we have TT in her natural habitat... notice how she eats a gummy prior to coitus." This evolves into a discussion of rhino mating, specifically the part where the male must remain motionless inside the female for seven minutes without moving or the clock resets. Queenie has recently found this very erotic. She is going to tell Honey. TT's stomach hurts. Queenie names her reality show *Call T*. Done. The Fuck It List this week is a serious one: a friend of Queenie's, a woman their age with significant cardiac history, had her blood pressure medication changed and spent weeks feeling terrible, voicing concern at her hospital stay, being dismissed, and only getting the medication switched back when her primary care physician called the cardiologist directly. Within a day, she felt better. The fuck it goes to not giving up, to trusting your own body, and to having your problems minimized by a medical system that still, somewhere in its bones, operates like doctors are gods you stand up for when they enter the room. Queenie's message: advocate for yourself, and if you can't, find someone who can. The healthcare system is fragmented, it will trample you, and you are the only one who lives in your body. They close out with upcoming weeks — TT's visiting her son's art thing, Queenie has a quiet week plus a golf date before an absolutely packed following week including a tour for a potential new employer. Father's Day is next week. Wishes will be extended then. Bye bye. The outro is a song. TT wrote a lament about a zinnia eaten by a rabbit before it could grow. The final lines are: *those little fuckers. Those little fuckers. This was the zinnia of my dreams.* Truly, no notes. Welcome to the Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast, a #1 ranked Women in Cannabis (Feedspot, Million Pods; 2025) comedy podcast with music and pop culture references that keeps you laughing and engaged. Join our hosts, Queenie & TT as they share humorous anecdotes about daily life, offering women's perspectives on lifestyle and wellness. We dive into funny cannabis conversations and stories, creating an entertaining space where nothing is off-limits. Each episode features entertaining discussions on pop culture trends, as we discuss music, culture, and cannabis in a light-hearted and inclusive manner. Tune in for a delightful blend of humor, insight, and relatable stories that celebrate life's quirks and pleasures. 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In this powerful episode of World of Wishes, we are joined by wish alum Aniyah Simmons - a vocalist, performer, and advocate whose story is filled with resilience, gratitude, and unforgettable music. Aniyah grew up in a small town in North Carolina, discovering her love for singing in church and dreaming of a future on stage. As a teenager, her life changed when her mother noticed something wasn't right and advocated for further testing—leading to a cervical cancer diagnosis. Aniyah opens up about the shock of hearing the word “cancer,” the intensity of treatment, and the mindset that carried her through it: “Is it curable? Okay—let's get to it.” In the midst of treatment, Aniyah was referred to Make-A-Wish. Her wish wasn't just to meet a celebrity - it was to sing with Jessie J. That wish took her to California, into a rehearsal studio, and into a moment that continues to shape her confidence and career years later. From hearing Jessie J sing before the doors even opened, to sharing the stage, to forming a connection that still continues, Aniyah's wish truly became the wish that keeps giving. This episode is also a beautiful tribute to family—especially the role Aniyah's mom played as her advocate, her support system, and her companion on the wish journey. Today, Aniyah gives back by hosting Make-A-Wish events, sharing her story, and helping build hope for families walking similar paths.Learn more about how can get involved at https://wish.org/sfla!Be sure to follow us @makeawishsfla on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn!Subscribe, Rate, & Review this podcast to support future episodes that will feature wish kids and parents' past and present, volunteers, donors, referral sources and everyone who contributes to this World of Wishes!
Made with real ingredients, 5 electrolytes, and a natural taste you'll love, Coco5 is perfect for at the gym, on the go—and even the morning after a long night out. Treat yourself to active hydration that's actually good. Real good. That's Coco5. Jim Reynolds joins Justin to discuss this high-growth brand!
In this episode, Candice sits down with author and end-of-life advocate Erica Baccus to share the extraordinary love story she and her husband, John, built over 41 years together. After John was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the couple faced one of life's most difficult realities and ultimately made a decision rooted in love, dignity, and honoring his wishes. Erica recounts their journey, the challenges they faced, and the promise she made to support him through the path he chose. In this episode, they discuss: Erica and John's 41-year love story and the life they built together The early signs of Alzheimer's and the path to John's diagnosis Why conversations about quality of life and end-of-life wishes matter The challenges families face when navigating dementia and caregiving The legal and ethical complexities surrounding assisted dying and dementia How writing A Promise Kept helped Erica process grief and honor John's legacy Finding purpose, gratitude, and healing after profound loss This episode is a powerful testament to love, courage, and the promises we keep for the people who matter most. Even in life's hardest moments, compassion and connection can guide us toward meaning, purpose, and hope. About Erica: Erica Baccus started her professional career in the suburbs of Chicago as an 8th-grade English teacher and went on to San Francisco to become a high-tech marketing, advertising, and research executive. She and her beloved husband John were married for 41 years. Together they lived an active and adventurous life—skiing, golfing, hiking, and traveling around the world. Now she helps advocate and educate people about end-of-life decisions, exploring the moral and ethical perils so many face, having been there herself as a caregiver, widow, and having had the lived-experience regarding end-of-life autonomy for dementia. Book A PROMISE KEPT: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Lovehttps://a.co/d/0dXOGdLT http://ericabaccus.com/https://www.instagram.com/ericabaccus/https://www.facebook.com/erica.baccus/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-baccus-82a60/ ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order. Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation
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865 · When Wishes Assemble: The Story of Disney and Make-A-Wish45 years. 175,000 wishes. One out of every two Make-A-Wish wishes granted in America is a Disney wish.The Disney Make-A-Wish partnership is about far more than theme park vacations. Every single hour, somewhere in the world, Disney helps grant a wish for a child battling a critical illness - creating moments of hope, joy, strength, and healing for families who need it most.In this very personal episode, Lou shares the extraordinary history of Disney and Make-A-Wish, from the very first Disneyland wish in 1981 to the incredible “Wishes Assemble” event at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, featuring Anthony Mackie, MrBeast, Mark Rober, Paul Bettany, and 40 remarkable children and their families.Along the way, he explores the emotional impact of wish granting, the medical research behind why wishes matter, and why this cause has become such an important part of the WDW Radio community for more than 20 years.You'll hear stories about wish kids meeting their heroes, Disney Cast Members who once received wishes themselves, and how the WDW Radio Dream Team Project has helped raise more than $550,000 to help grant wishes for children and families through Make-A-Wish.If you've ever wondered what Disney magic truly means, this episode may change the way you see it forever.