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Andy Bauer | Romans 8:8-30Romans 8 is one of the most powerful chapters in the New Testament. It speaks to the power of the Holy Spirit, God's love, how we should think about suffering, and more. In this series we will dig deep into these words and uncover the life that can be found within them.
On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm guiding you through a gentle restorative reading and writing session for when things need to change in your life or you simply want them to.Here's a quick overview of how the guided sessions work:* First, we begin with a bit of grounding and a few breaths to settle us.* Then, I share a powerful short reading to orient our focus and launch our reflective writing. * Following the reading, I guide you through three journaling invitations that build on each other and shift the energy on the page and in your body.* Finally, we end with a short, yet powerful, affirmation to carry throughout your day and beyond. Let me be clear: this is NOT your run-of-the-mill journaling session where we end up more overwhelmed than when we started because we're listing and diving into all the changes we want and need. Nope. Instead, we'll begin by uncovering all the things we THINK we need to change in our lives and then zero in on the ACTUAL thing that resides within us that must change first.For me, it was first listing that my physical body needed need change. I needed to lose a few pounds. I needed to get stronger. I needed to build mobility and flexibility. I needed to change the clothes I wore. I needed to fix my hair. I needed to change my skincare. And on and on…until I realized through this session that ACTUALLY, the way I talked to myself and thought about myself is what needed to change instead.I also had a long list of things other people should change. My kids should stop making a mess on the kitchen counter. My husband should start throwing his laundry in the chute instead of leaving it on the floor. The dogs should stop leaving their dog toys everywhere (seriously). But what ACTUALLY needed to change? My need to keep everything perfect, do everything myself and in a particular way. You know, leaving co-dependency behind and adopting healthy boundaries. That's. Big. This guided session will help you reach some epiphanies of your own, I am sure. Grab your notebook, your favorite writing utensil and let's write together.Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!SELF LOVE POETRY FOR THINKERS & FEELERS by Melody Godfred (Amazon / Bookshop)Writing Prompts:First:* What feels ready for change in my life right now?* What NEEDS to change in my life right now?Second:* Which changes are those that I can actually control?* What are the patterns that point to a deeper change that's needed within me?* If this part of my life could speak, what would it say?Third:* The smallest step I can take toward this change is...* What feels possible?* What feels kind?* What feels true?Affirmation:May you trust what is unfolding. May you honor what is ending. May you welcome what is emerging. And may you remember that every meaningful change can begin on the safe space of the page. Here's the audio I used in the episode: Nature Healing SocietyOnce you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:
For an estate plan to work in real life, your legal documents, account titles, beneficiary designations, tax strategy, and broader financial plan all need to align. That is why coordination between your estate planning attorney, CPA, and financial advisor matters.In this episode of the A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, Senior Financial Advisor Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA® sits down with Estate Planning Attorney Arun Gupta of AG Law, and Jordan Gary, CPA of Jones & Kolb to talk about why estate planning isn't a solo effort, and what happens when your professional team actually works together. Related Podcast Episodes: Ep 314. The Simple Estate Planning Error That Could Hurt Your FamilyEp 329. Digital Estate Planning: What Happens to Your Online Life?Related Financial Education Videos:Using an Online Estate Planning Service vs Using a Local AttorneyPrevent Family Conflict with Legacy PlanningOther Links:AG LawJones and KolbLearn More:- About Wiser Wealth Management- Schedule a Complimentary Consultation: Discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom.- Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, post-divorce financial planning, and more!Stay Connected: - Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter- A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel This podcast was produced by Wiser Wealth Management. Thanks for listening!
I. What This Means II. For Whom This Is True III. Knowing It Read: Romans 8:18-39 Text: Romans 8:28
In this episode of The Wellness Edge, Dr. Paul Arciero takes a deep dive into the 30-Day Reset, explaining the products, their purpose, and how they work together to support lasting health and healthy habits. Dr. Paul describes the system as a "symphony" of nutrition—with each product playing a unique role while working synergistically to support the body as a whole. Learn why IsaLean® Shakes are the nutritional foundation, the science behind cleanse days, the role of support products like Ionic Supreme®, Natural Accelerator®, and IsaFlush®, and why the 30-Day Reset is designed to be a sustainable lifestyle—not a quick fix. He also addresses common questions about MCTs and triglycerides and shares how simple, consistent habits can support energy, metabolism, and long-term wellness. Plus, hear an exciting preview from Dr. Paul on the future of gut health innovation and what's coming next for Isagenix.
In This Episode Many business owners are excited about AI—but few understand how to apply it in a way that creates real operational improvements. In this episode, Adi Klevit interviews Austin Willman, founder of Willman Ventures, about the growing role of AI agents and automation in home service businesses. Austin shares his entrepreneurial journey from international coaching and door-to-door sales to digital marketing, agency operations, and building AI-powered systems that help businesses operate more efficiently. Adi and Austin discuss one of the most immediate opportunities for automation: inbound lead management. Austin explains how missed calls often represent lost revenue and how modern voice AI can answer, qualify, route, and schedule leads around the clock. Unlike traditional call trees, today's AI systems can hold natural conversations, access CRM data, and provide personalized experiences that improve responsiveness and customer satisfaction. The conversation also explores how AI can be used internally to support operations. Austin shares examples of AI agents that communicate with project managers, subcontractors, and homeowners to gather updates, document project status, and trigger workflow actions automatically. These systems help reduce administrative work while improving communication and accountability across teams. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that automation cannot replace good processes. Austin and Adi emphasize that successful AI implementation depends on having clear workflows, documented procedures, and accurate operational data. AI can accelerate and improve execution, but only when it is built on a solid process foundation.
“Determining what is correct is a science. Truth is reality.” (pg 32 of Statistics & Faith, by Jason Wilson)Jason Wilson went to university for the math, stayed in university for the Bible, and somehow God seems to have ended up tying these passions together in ways that we can reap the benefits of in his book, Statistics & Faith. In this conversation, Jason patiently allows me to ramble through my half-formed thoughts on the inundation of stats in our world, and he helps me not only understand the nature of stats better, he also helps me see how they can help Christians better understand their world. We talk about measuring the likelihood that a prayer is answered, the dangers of eugenics, why David's census was such a big deal… it's a wild ride, so (unless you're faint of heart), hop in! (if you'd prefer to watch rather than listen, look below or on YouTube)chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Background01:21 - Academic Journey and Dual Degrees04:25 - Statistics and Faith: The Intersection of Disciplines07:31 - The Evolution of Statistics10:39 - Understanding Statistics: Definitions and Applications13:15 - The Dark History of Eugenics and Statistics16:29 - The Role of Statistics in Society19:24 - Engaging with Statistics: Critical Thinking and Application29:39 - The Role of Statistics in Technology32:25 - The Impact of Values on Decision Making35:13 - Statistics Through a Christian Lens39:45 - Understanding Misuse of Statistics44:46 - The Intersection of Faith and Statistics50:04 - Intercessory Prayer and Statistical Analysis53:58 - The Limitations of Data in Human Experience keywords:statistics, faith, data literacy, biblical worldview, truth, eugenics, scientific revolution, data analysis, Christian ethics, information literacylinks:Jason Wilson - https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/jason-wilsonStatistics & Faith - https://www.ivpress.com/statistics-and-faithMath Is Music (article) - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280114347_Math_is_Music_Statistics_is_Literature Get full access to Marc Jolicoeur (aka Jolly Thoughts) at marcjolicoeur.substack.com/subscribe
Most nonprofits push harder when donors go quiet. In this episode, you'll learn how to trade pressure for emotional momentum, so stalled donors start moving again—without more follow-up fatigue. Key Takeaways: Donor silence is usually a signal of an unmet emotional need, not a verdict on your worth or your mission. Interest and readiness are different stages; rushing from enthusiasm to “the ask” often triggers a stall instead of commitment. Emotional connection must be nurtured intentionally over time. Information and activity alone cannot sustain donor momentum. Clear, simple next steps build confidence and keep donors moving; confusion and ambiguity almost always cause them to pause. The most sustainable fundraising comes from authentic, curiosity-driven relationships where trust sets the pace and the money follows. “Interest and readiness are not the same thing. This is where you get stuck emotionally, because you interpret donor interest as donor readiness... A stalled donor is not a disinterested donor.” “Sometimes the relationship moved faster than trust, and relationships only move at the speed of trust.” “Momentum and fundraising is emotional before it's financial.” - Maryanne Dersch Let's Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you're growing fast or feeling stuck, we'll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I'll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. I'm talking about confidence: specifically, where it actually comes from and why waiting to feel ready before you act is the thing working against you.It starts with a story about the first offer I ever built, a program I sold while feeling like a fraud the entire time, and what that cost me. The real confidence gap, it turns out, has very little to do with your clinical skills.If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit:tcm-hub.com/fed and click "Let's Work Together"
While reading may be a solitary act, it doesn't mean that we are alone. Books and reading can not only become the catalyst for restoration and inspired action in your own life, it can spark community and connection with others too.In today's episode, I explore how to create a restorative summer reading circle with friends: a gathering that prioritizes connection and conversation over completion and performance. This isn't your usual book club. It's an invitation to restore yourself through connections with others with books as the catalyst.Here's what's inside:* Why shared reading and bookish connections with others matters.* How to gather friends around books without creating pressure.* Ways to incorporate restorative writing into your reading conversations.* Simple ideas for creating a meaningful literary community this summer.As you listen, consider:* What kind of reading community are you longing for this season?I hope this episode inspires you to extend one small invitation to a bookish friend and discover what becomes possible when stories are shared.Once you've listened, I'd love to know what your ideal restorative reading circle with friends might look like and what small action you plan to take to bring it to life. And remember, you are always welcome to join my restorative reading and writing community here on Substack across any season!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:
Hello to you listening in Charlottesville, Virginia! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Here's the thing: I've hit The Dip. That place in most creative endeavors where you look around and wonder: Does anybody care? Does my work matter? What am I doing and for whom? Believe it or not, The Dip is a precious time. Now you get to dig deep and consider what's it for, who's it for, where is it needed? Not everyone wants or needs what you have to offer; but someone does! Lots of someones. Some years ago I was working as a shepherd at a fiber farm on the outskirts of Charlottesville, Virginia. Our neighbor raised organic goats for meat. Joe sold the meat to customers from the D.C Beltway area who knew a good thing and were happy to pay for it. But Joe wanted more. He was ready to venture out and teach people about the value of eating what he raised: organic food, sustainable, humanely harvested, no junk, and lots of pasture to graze. But where to go? He fixes up an old school bus as a traveling kitchen and visits each and every state and local fair in Virginia. Why? People go to fairs to eat food! But not his food. Fairs offer a lot of cheap fried food: onion blossoms, corn dogs, curly cut fries. Joe is offering 3 items: organic goat kabobs, organic goat curry and an organic goat skillet burger with all the fixins. While his prices are in keeping with what he's trying to sell, they are several times more than the competition at the fair. The food is foreign. No one will eat it except on a dare. Now what? Instead of lowering his prices or changing venues Joe decides to dig in and work on changing attitudes and appetites. At each fairgrounds he stands outside the mobile kitchen and shares his story: why goats, where they are pastured, who takes care of them, how they live, what makes this meat special, and why it's worth it. He prints up a flyer with his story and hands that out, too. Person by person the story draws them in, the goat meat dinners keep them there. It took time but he believed in what he was doing and for whom he was doing it. If this is you here's a tip from Joe: “Some will. Some won't. Who's next?” As I repeat Joe's words I'm working my way out of The Dip. “Come for the stories; stay for the magic!” CTA: If you want the story that will change minds, attitudes, behaviors, let's work together. You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND! Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.
What Sacral Response Actually Feels Like in Human Design IRLOne of the most common things I hear from Generators and Manifesting Generators is this:"I don't know what my sacral response feels like."And honestly? You're not alone.In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson pulls back the curtain on a real-life opportunity that lit up her entire body and uses it as a live example of what sacral response actually feels like in practice.Instead of talking theory, Vickie walks through the moment-by-moment experience of responding to an invitation, navigating her Emotional Authority, and following the energy as it unfolded. Along the way, she explores why so many Generators have lost touch with their natural response mechanism and what it takes to rebuild trust in your body again.If you've ever questioned your gut instincts, overanalyzed a decision, or wondered whether you're responding correctly according to your Human Design, this episode will help you reconnect with the wisdom that's already inside you.In This Episode:Why so many Generators and Manifesting Generators struggle to identify their sacral responseHow your defined channels influence the way your sacral communicatesA real-life example of following response through a business opportunityThe difference between sacral response, intuition, and Emotional AuthorityWhy response isn't a one-time event but an ongoing conversation with your bodyHow childhood conditioning disconnects us from our natural decision-making processWhy yes-or-no questions are the fastest way to strengthen your sacral awarenessThe mistake most people make when trying to make aligned decisionsHow Emotional Authority works through your sacral response rather than separately from itWhy quitting isn't failure for Generators and Manifesting GeneratorsKey TakeawayYour Sacral has been speaking to you your entire life.The challenge is that most of us were taught to trust logic, analysis, and other people's opinions long before we were taught to trust our bodies. The journey back to alignment isn't about finding something new. It's about remembering what was there all along.When you begin listening to your sacral response one yes-or-no question at a time, decision-making becomes simpler, clearer, and a whole lot more satisfying.Resources MentionedThe Slight Edge by Jeff OlsonConnect with Vickie DicksonHave a question or insight from this episode?Send Vickie a voice note or connect with her on Instagram at @vickie.dickson.
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Send us Fan MailPDF WORKSHEET HERE https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/euwxk4fy1yzrnskwp3vx2/Lesson-3-Kabbalah-for-Everyone-Sechel-Middot.pdf?rlkey=d8c74r14gkmqmtxidzdwtx9gu&dl=0In Lesson 3 of Kabbalah for Everyone, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores one of the most practical ideas in Kabbalah: the relationship between Sechel and Middot — the mind and the emotions.We all know the struggle. Sometimes our mind knows the right thing, but our heart is not interested in attending the meeting. Other times, our emotions are so strong that our mind becomes the intern in the back of the room taking notes. Kabbalah teaches that healthy living is not about shutting down emotion, and it is not about letting feelings run the show. The goal is Middot Al Pi Sechel, emotions guided by wisdom. In this class, we'll learn how intellect can give direction to emotion, how emotion can give warmth and life to intellect, and how real spiritual maturity happens when the mind and heart stop fighting and start becoming partners. Based on the chapter “Sechel and Middos: Intellect and Emotions.”Key Takeaways1. Sechel means the mind: Sechel is our ability to think clearly, step back, analyze, and ask: What is true? What is right? What is really happening here?2. Middot means the heart: Middot are our emotions and character traits — love, fear, anger, compassion, desire, excitement, frustration, and kindness.3. The mind alone can become cold: A person can understand something intellectually and still not be moved by it. Knowing the truth is important, but it has to become alive in the heart.4. Emotions alone can become messy: Feelings are powerful, but without guidance they can go too far. Even love can become unhealthy when it has no boundaries.5. Kabbalah wants partnership, not domination: The goal is not for the mind to crush the heart or for the heart to hijack the mind. The goal is for the mind to guide the heart, and the heart to energize the mind.6. Real love is not always giving someone what they want: Sometimes love says yes. Sometimes love says no. The parent taking a dangerous object away from a child is not being cruel; that is love guided by wisdom.7. Avraham's kindness was not wild kindness: Avraham Avinu embodied chesed, but his kindness was guided by truth and purpose. That is the model of healthy emotion: warm, powerful, and directed.8. Emotional maturity means pausing before reacting: Before we act from a feeling, we ask: Is this feeling true? Is it proportionate? Is it helping me become the person Hashem wants me to be?#KabbalahForEveryone #Rabbiyisroelbernath #SechelAndMiddot #Sechel #Middot #MindAndHeart #chassidus #ChabadChassidus #JewishWisdom #PracticalKabbalah #EmotionalGrowth #spiritualgrowth #InnerWork #Kabbalah #KabbalahForRealLife #kabala #qabbalaAvailable now:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhVSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Discover how karaoke becomes a surprising laboratory for courage, authenticity, and leadership. In this episode, you'll learn eight powerful lessons from the karaoke stage that can radically shift how you show up as a fundraiser, leader, and human being. Key Takeaways: Courage comes before confidence; action is what generates the confidence you're waiting for. Releasing attachment to specific outcomes creates space for authenticity, deeper relationships, and “magical” results. Most people are not judging you nearly as harshly as you judge yourself; they are usually rooting for you to succeed. Discomfort is often evidence of growth, and expanding your capacity to be uncomfortable is essential for meaningful leadership and fundraising. Authenticity, passion, and alignment are far more compelling than perfection; connection will always beat flawless performance. “The more tied to a result you are, the less likely you will have that result.” “Connection beats perfection every time.” “The magic isn't in hitting every note. The magic is just being willing to sing." - Maryanne Dersch Let's Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you're growing fast or feeling stuck, we'll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I'll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker
Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest
Substack has been around for a few years now but there's more interest in how to connect is to Pinterest. More importantly how to drive traffic to Substack with Pinterest. We have a few beta clients going through our services for us to test it and so far the results are great. Chef Carla emailed me about Substack when I shared this experiment in one of my newsletters. As a result, we had a chat, she shared her history, and where she plans to go from here. And how it includes Pinterest. Here's more of that conversation. Follow Carla on SubstackSubscribe to Carla's newsletterCarla's WebsiteJoin the SPM insiders group to have more conversations about this podcast and Substack. Just $9/month and packed with business value.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:
#943 From military spouse to marketing maven, Selena Conmackie turned an unexpected opportunity into a thriving agency! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Selena, founder of Hauoli-Socially Inspired, to dive into the real-world journey of building a marketing agency from the ground up. Selena shares how she went from 20 years in the restaurant industry to running a successful business helping entrepreneurs create websites and marketing systems that actually work together. From “falling into” marketing as a military spouse to scaling with referrals, testing ads, and managing clients across industries, she reveals the tools, lessons, and mindset shifts that made it all possible! (Original Air Date - 10/9/25) What we discuss with Selena: + Transition from restaurants to marketing + Accidental start in social media management + Building a business as a military spouse + Learning through “YouTube University” and Facebook groups + First clients from referrals and networking + Scaling with websites, ads, and analytics + Balancing a small, family-based remote team + Importance of Google Analytics and data + Differences between Google vs. Facebook ads + Honest client relationships and sustainable growth Thank you, Selena! Check out Hauoli-Socially Inspired at TheHauoli.com. Follow Selena on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I sit down with Kate, a certified hand specialist, private practice owner, and single mother of two daughters, to discuss the journey we have been on together through fitness coaching, performance coaching, and business mentorship.When Kate first came to me, she had the clinical expertise and work ethic to build something of her own, but like many professionals, she was spending too much time thinking about the next step instead of taking it. One of the biggest hurdles was simply making the decision to move forward. At one point, she was afraid to rent a space for her practice. Today, she owns a thriving private practice in California.Over the years, our conversations evolved from fitness and strength training into business growth, decision-making, leadership, visibility, pricing, confidence, and the realities of building a business while raising two daughters.This episode is not about overnight success. It is about what happens when someone continues to show up, implement feedback, make decisions, and keep moving forward year after year.We talk about:Building a private practice from the ground up while raising two daughters.Moving from overthinking to execution when making business decisions.The fear that comes with investing in yourself and taking the next step before you feel ready.Creating content consistently to stay visible and attract the right clients.Pricing services with confidence and communicating the value of specialized expertise.Why surrounding yourself with the right people matters when you're building something of your own.Using strength training, discipline, and personal standards to lead by example at home and in business.How fitness coaching, performance coaching, and business mentorship often overlap more than people realize.What I admire most about Kate is her willingness to implement. She asks for help when she needs it, takes feedback seriously, and continues to take action even when the next step feels uncomfortable. Those qualities helped her build a successful practice, create greater financial independence, and become an example for her daughters of what is possible through consistent action over time.If you're building a business, considering a side hustle, growing a professional practice, or looking for guidance on closing the gap between knowing and doing, this conversation is for you.If you'd like to pick my brain and ask anything business related- book one time business sessionhttps://monikaamazur.as.me/BusinessConsultation
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. I'm talking about a reflex that's showing up everywhere right now, and what it's actually costing you.It starts with Reddit, blocking people the second something feels uncomfortable, but the real conversation is about what that reflex looks like in your practice, your relationships, and your business, and why eliminating triggers is not the same thing as building peace.If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit:tcm-hub.com/fed and click "Let's Work Together"
I am a creature of habit and often prisoner to my default personality to get things done check things off the list and move onto the next thing. This hustle mentality is as natural as breathing is to me and I have to fight to slow down and smell the roses. I know I am not alone. That's why today's episode invites you to consider reading and writing slooooowly all summer long: less pages read, but more time pondering and fewer pages written, but more time soaking in the insights that appear. This is completely counter to the towering summer TBR and notebook stacks we see on social media, but I say let's topple them down and read them in ways that change us instead of flying through them. It's kind of like that saying: Life isn't about the amount of breaths you take, it's about the number of moments that take your breath away. Reading isn't about the number of books you read, it's about the ways your life changes as a result of reading them. Writing isn't about the number of notebooks you fill, it's about the number of reflections that give you insight into your own life.Today's episode is about giving ourselves permission to read and write slowly this summer. Here's what you'll find once you press play:* Why slow reading and writing are restorative practices.* Permission to finish fewer books and write fewer pages.* What slow writing and writing could look like.* A simple summer reading and writing ritual you can begin today.* A list of summer permissions you may not realize you need.If you've been craving a slower, softer season, this episode is for you!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what slow reading and writing could look like for you and what permissions you're granting yourself this summer. It's time!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:
So many of us look forward to the summer season of reading and writing: longer days that could equate to longer stretches of reading, bright skies and patches of sunshine that invite writing in nature and the pace of the season that makes everything feel a bit less rushed and a bit more to enjoy. But sometimes, the summer reading season can become hijacked by goals: reading a certain number of books, writing across a certain number of pages, keeping up with all the beautiful people on Instagram who seem to read and write MUCH more you do and even have time to create beautiful posts about it. Today's episode is about reclaiming our summer reading and writing season and embracing tiny, restorative reading and writing rituals over setting metrics-based (even if all in good fun!) goals and outcomes. Here's what you'll find inside:First, we'll talk about why these tiny rituals are so important to our wellbeing and I'll offer a few guiding questions to consider as you plan for own summer season of reading, writing and living. Reflect silently, talk in the air or grab your notebook, if you can. Here they are:* What kind of reading/writing life do I want to have?* What helps me feel grounded?* When do I feel most like myself?* What tiny practice could support me in feeling this way?Then, I'll share a simple framework for creating tiny rituals of our own. Here's a sneak peek into what it is:time + place + tiny practice + feeling= restorative reading and writing ritualsHere are two examples:* After dinner, I'll sit outside for 10 minutes and read to end my day feeling calm.* When I wake up, I'll sit at my kitchen table with a cup of coffee and write in my notebook to feel present and intentional for the day ahead.This episode is exactly what you need to welcome a season of true restoration made possible through reading and writing in ways that work for you and feel really good, too. But there's more. =)If you're a member of my private Restorative Reading & Writing Circle here on Substack, then you're getting more in just a few days: a printable to walk you through creating tiny restorative rituals for yourself this summer. Here it is!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what YOUR tiny, restorative reading and writing rituals are. Share them in the comments and let's help each other celebrate them!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. I'm talking about the "what if" question: what it actually is, why it feels like diligence but functions like fear, and how to stop letting it kill your ideas before they make it off the page.I introduce a tool I've been using on coaching calls called Disney Mode, a specific way to build a new offer or idea without your survival brain editing it into nothing before it even has a shape.If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit:tcm-hub.com/fed and click "Let's Work Together"
In this episode of Wake Up Look Up, Pastor Zach explores how America's growing political tribalism is beginning to impact even the jury room and the pursuit of justice. Looking at the Book of Judges and Proverbs 3, he explains why a society without a shared standard of truth quickly descends into chaos. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to reject self-defined morality and instead allow God to shape their understanding of justice and truth.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
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If you've been told IVF is your only option and it just doesn't sit right — spiritually, financially, or in your gut — girl, this episode is for you. You're not crazy for knowing something else is out there. And today I'm walking you through exactly what working together actually looks like at Fruitful Fertility Co. In this episode, you'll learn the two ways we can work together and which one is right for where you are, why Rise & Source has the same success rate as IVF for my clients, and what's included in each option so you can stop sitting on the fence and take a real next step. Ready to get started? Links to both options are waiting for you in the show notes. Full show notes + resources: [link to blog post on fruitfulfertilityco.com] (00:00) Why There Are More Options Than IVF for Unexplained Infertility (00:55) Step One: Rise & Source and the Conception Connection — Who It's For (05:41) The Real Results: Client Pregnancy Stats vs. IVF Success Rates (08:00) Step Two: The Fruitful Fertility Method and How to Apply Top Listener Questions Answered: What are the best natural alternatives to IVF for unexplained infertility? How do I know if Rise & Source or the Fruitful Fertility Method is right for me? Also mentioned: get pregnant naturally, IVF alternatives, unexplained infertility, natural fertility supplements, Christian fertility support Grab the Low Progesterone Playbook Get it here Shop my favorite fertility-boosting supplements Rise + Source Free Clarity Call Application Let's work together: Work with me DM me on Instagram: @fruitfulfertilityco
Looking at risk one tool at a time can leave gaps in how the full system is understood. That's prompting a closer look at how assessments are connected—and how they guide choices. For a look at how those pieces could work together differently, I'm joined by Susan Resetar and Eric Cooper of RAND.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Learn what it really takes to scale a focused nonprofit, build long-term corporate partnerships, and play the long game in fundraising without losing sight of the people you serve. Key Takeaways: A narrow, concrete focus, like providing brand-name shoes, can dramatically amplify a nonprofit's clarity, impact, and support. Strong corporate partnerships grow slowly from shared values, deep listening, and customized collaboration, not one-size-fits-all pitches. How support is delivered matters as much as what's delivered; respect and flexibility turn shoes into symbols of dignity and belonging. Individual donors and family foundations are the stability engine, while corporate and sports partners mainly boost visibility and reach. Shifting from “these kids” to “our kids” reinforces shared responsibility and reminds us that every child is worthy of investment. "How we give them shoes is as important as the shoes we give." “Our program is about the kids. I say, you know, we're really not about shoes, we're about the kids.” “It's not a matter of making donors into heroes. I don't like that language. It's thinking, it's just being grateful for what they've done, and letting them know this is what you've allowed to happen.” - Amy Fass Amy Fass is the leader behind Shoes That Fit, a national nonprofit that provides new athletic shoes to children experiencing homelessness and low-income circumstances across all 50 states. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from a small operation into a nationwide nonprofit that has delivered more than one million pairs of sneakers to kids in need. An Amazon best-selling author and advocate for children affected by poverty, Amy speaks on scaling nonprofits, building strong corporate partnerships, and creating sustainable impact. She's known for bringing a Fortune 500 leadership mindset to the nonprofit world, helping organizations grow, adapt in times of crisis, and give children the confidence and opportunity that can start with something as simple as a new pair of shoes. Reach out to Amy Fass at: Website: https://www.shoesthatfit.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shoes-that-fit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoesThatFitNonProfit Let's Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you're growing fast or feeling stuck, we'll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I'll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker
We're bringing back one of our favorite conversations all about crystals, energy, intuition, and spiritual connection with the radiant Emelie Collet. (replay - episode 29) Whether you're crystal-curious, already working with stones in your spiritual practice, or just love exploring different healing modalities, this episode is full of grounded, practical insight. Sarah, Jane, and Emelie dive into how crystals interact with our energy, the importance of intention, and why intuition matters more than “doing it perfectly.” Emelie shares her personal journey with crystal work, how certain stones can support grounding and spiritual connection, and why clear quartz is one of the most powerful tools for amplifying energy. The conversation also explores the history of feminine wisdom, energy work, self-trust, and the importance of bringing more light and compassion into the world right now. Inside this episode: ✨ How crystals can support intuition and mediumship ✨ Why grounding matters in spiritual work ✨ Beginner-friendly crystal recommendations ✨ The energetic properties of clear quartz, rose quartz, black tourmaline, angelite, green aventurine, and more ✨ How to cleanse, program, and work with crystals intentionally ✨ Letting go of fear and superstition around spiritual practices ✨ Why your intuition is the most important tool you have A few favorite moments from Emelie: “You don't have to justify yourself to anyone.” “Rose Quartz is like the friend who always compliments you.” “Your interest is validation enough to follow that.” If you've ever felt drawn to crystals, this episode is your reminder that curiosity alone is enough reason to explore. Connect with Emelie Collet: Emelie's Linktree Instagram: @crystalemelie Support the podcast: Please download the episode before listening, and if you enjoy Medium Curious, be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend. Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Medium Curious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/
Most people pair apostles with prophets, pastors with teachers. Acts 13 verse 1 puts prophets and teachers in the same room — and uses them together to change the history of the church. Pastor Scott Ethridge and Carlos Renfroe dig into why that combination matters more than we've been taught. --- Connect With The Healing Place Website: www.thpshreveport.com Questions or prayer requests: mediahub@thpshreveport.com Midweek Move is the podcast extension of The Healing Place, Shreveport, LA — where we examine the scriptures in context and ask: "What is happening here?" ___ 0:00 — Cold open: "Prophets and teachers together. Really?" 0:21 — Welcome + Acts 13 intro; why this chapter matters 1:12 — Acts 13:1–3 read aloud by Carlos; the unusual pairing of prophets and teachers 2:16 — Breaking down the leaders: Simeon called Niger, Lucius, Manaen (who grew up with Herod), Barnabas, Saul 3:36 — Manaen and Herod: same upbringing, completely different paths 4:05 — "They ministered to the Lord" — not to each other; what that distinction means 4:11 — Why prayer and fasting matters before major decisions 5:14 — Fasting as a denial of the flesh: "giving up something in the physical to receive something in the spiritual" 6:15 — The test that comes with fasting (the pork loin story) 7:40 — How a "no" during a fast becomes a supernatural response 8:01 — The church's posture toward the Holy Spirit's direction 9:07 — Acts 13:4–12: Barnabas and Saul sent out; they arrive at Salamis 9:43 — Sergius Paulus and Bar-Jesus (Elymas): a false prophet trying to block the true gospel 11:02 — Paul filled with the Spirit confronts Elymas — and why his response wasn't from the flesh 12:08 — Paul strikes Elymas blind; the proconsul believes 13:26 — "We never know who is listening" — the lesson from Paul's obedience 13:46 — Acts 13:13–52: preaching to the Jews first, then calling the Gentiles 14:21 — "Shaking the dust" — they're following Jesus, not the Law 14:40 — Persecution producing joy and the Holy Spirit 15:06 — The recurring theme: every attempt to stop the work of God multiplies it 15:50 — A real-world story from Nigeria: a non-believer refuses to denounce Christ after watching believers stand firm 16:36 — How God uses our response in difficulty, not just the difficulty itself 17:12 — Final thought: the Word of God grows and multiplies through what looks like opposition
We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. In this talk, Pastor Brad Jones brings a life-giving message from Ephesians 4 on what it looks like to live worthy of the calling we've received, not as isolated individuals, but as a people on mission together. As we grow together in humility, unity, and love, we reflect Christ and open ourselves up to being used for God's glory. Key Verses // Ephesians 4 — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: passiondc.link/give — Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages: www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc — Follow along with Passion City Church DC: www.instagram.com/passioncitydc — Follow along with Pastor Ben Stuart: www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_ — Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. For more info on Passion, visit https://passioncitychurch.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. I'm talking about what it actually takes to step into the future version of yourself, and why most practitioners refuse to do it.It starts with a story about a kid in a backyard who told me he was going to be an actor with zero doubt and no plan B. That kid is now Captain America, and the lesson has stayed with me ever since.Download Outgrown: https://tcm-hub.com/outgrownIf this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit:tcm-hub.com/fed and click "Let's Work Together"
Welcome to a new season of the podcast!I've been podcasting since 2022 and have never divided my episodes into calendar seasons, but am feeling called to now. So much of our lives revolves around seasons: seasons of life, seasons of parenting, seasons of work and seasons of the calendar. It makes sense to create seasons of the podcast, too. This summer, I'm renewing my commitment to my own restorative reading and writing life and am embracing seasonal rhythms to help prioritize my own wellness. I'm truly looking forward to sharing those seasonal rhythms with you, both here on my public podcast and inside my private Restorative Reading & Writing Circle here on Substack. So, without further ado, let me officially welcome you to our first seasonal theme together: a summer of restorative reading and writing across June, July and August! Together, we'll read and write our way to a restorative summer season with short (around 15 minutes!) podcast episodes to spark long sessions of reading and writing.On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm previewing the new season ahead, including a sneak-peek to the themes and episodes you'll find here. Here they are:June: SETTLING INTO SUMMERTogether, we'll create gentle rhythms, restorative rituals and spaces for reading and writing across the summer season.July: RESTORATION & JOYTogether, we'll reclaim delight, creativity and hope throughout our summer days. August: REFLECTION & TRANSITIONTogether, we'll reflect on the season and prepare for what our reading and writing lives might look like in the Fall. Now, don't worry. I did not just reveal my summer one-word themes inside my private Substack community. Those will still be revealed month by month and you'll also see additional seasonal aspects there, but I wanted everyone to have a sense of what's coming. So, press play and let's begin this new season together!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. How are you planning your summer reading and writing season? What special requests do you have for the podcast or my private circle? Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:
In this episode of Why Distance Learning, your hosts talk with Jered Borup — professor at George Mason University, co-creator of the Academic Communities of Engagement framework, and one of the most-cited researchers in K-12 online learning — about why student engagement isn't a property of the student or a skill the teacher unlocks, and why most online programs are leaving the work undone. Borup's framework distinguishes the course community (teachers, designers, mentors) from the personal community (parents, family, on-site adults) and argues engagement is what those two produce together. The assumption on the table: that "more parental involvement" is what fixes online learning — when in fact, untrained involvement, his research shows, can hurt about as often as it helps.Together, the hosts and Jered explore the ACE framework's two communities, the on-site mentor model from Mountain Heights Academy and Michigan's mentor mandate, what it actually takes to teach a student how to learn online, the equity gap in who gets meaningful support, and where parents fit (and don't). Along the way: the Michigan administrator who tapped someone on the shoulder and said "you're now Sally's mentor," the parent with only a high-school diploma who turned out to be one of the 12 most successful mentors in the study, and the parent who confessed to Jered that she does her kid's online discussion-board posts because they're "busy work."This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.Key TopicsThe Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) frameworkCourse community vs. personal communityOn-site mentors as the missing link in K-12 online learningMichigan's mentor mandate — and why fidelity varies by schoolWhy "improved" parental engagement matters more than "more"Designing parent support: a trickle of just-in-time tips, not a classThe equity gap in self-regulation and "how to learn online"Links & ResourcesJered Borup's site: https://sites.google.com/site/jeredborup/ACE Framework on EdTech Books: https://edtechbooks.org/encyclopedia/academic_communities_of_engagement_ace_frameworkAcademic Communities of Engagement (Borup, Graham et al., ETR&D, 2020): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11423-020-09744-xBehind the Screen: Exploring Parental Roles in K-12 Online Education (Sandberg & Borup, Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2025): https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15391523.2024.2447729Parental Support Challenges for K-12 Student Online Engagement (Sandberg, Borup et al., Distance Education, 2024): https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01587919.2024.2397481Michigan Virtual — Why Mentors Matter: A Conversation with Jered Borup: https://michiganvirtual.org/blog/why-mentors-matter-a-conversation-with-jered-borup/K–12 Blended Teaching (open-source book series): https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended_seriesBobbi Sandberg episode (Why Distance Learning): [LINK — add when published]Guest Bio: Jered BorupJered Borup is a professor in the Division of Learning Technologies at George Mason University and co-coordinator of the Learning Technologies in Schools graduate program. His research, grounded in six years of junior-high history teaching, focuses on K-12 online and blended learning: the support communities that surround a learner, the parental role in online education, and how generative AI can extend personalized support to historically underserved students. He earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology and Technology from Brigham Young University and has been recognized as one of the top 2% most-cited researchers in his field.About the HostsSeth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and host of Why Distance Learning. Through Banyan, he designs live virtual programs that connect K-12 classrooms to global peers and expert facilitators — building the kind of structured, human-centered distance learning the podcast explores. See https://banyangloballearning.com/Allyson Mitchell works with CILC, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, to help educators implement high-quality live virtual learning experiences across grade levels. Discover more at CILC.org.
Let's discuss one of the most, maybe the most misunderstood and misused verse in all the Bible. The other one is God helps those who help themselves which isn't even the Bible. But, here it is, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good...” Oh, there's more, “...to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Please don't use this verse with anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. What I mean by that is if you get a chance to sit with someone suffering, maybe know it, pray over it, keep it in your mind, believe it, but maybe start a little softer. They often need comfort. They need to be seen and heard. They need to be free to process, to feel what they are going through with its full impact, to talk about it, to grieve. Good? Now back to the verse. This verse is smack dab in our scriptures for a reason. We cannot deny that. It's God's word to us. This verse is Paul's conclusion to a long conversation about how the Holy Spirit helps us in our struggles, our suffering, and our hardships. So what does it mean? I suggest we have the wrong perspective and that's why we struggle with what Paul is saying. Reflect on this quote for a bit and then let's discuss. ‘None of the good things of this present life can be relied on. They are shortlived. The things we see, though made by the creative Logos and the wisdom that transcends all wisdom, are always changing, now one way and now another, born upward and then downward. That is why it seems we are being played with. Before something can be laid hold of it flees and escapes our grasp. Yet there is purpose in all this, for when we reflect on the instability and fickleness of such things, we are led to seek refuge in the enduring things that are to come. For if life always went well, would we not become so attached to our present state, even though we know it will not last, and by deception become enslaved to pleasure? In the end we would think that our present life is the best and noblest, and forget that, being made in the image of God, we are destined for higher things.' — Maximus the Confessor ‘the Cosmic Mystery of Christ'
Send us Fan MailEver wondered why GLP-1 medications work brilliantly for some people and stall for others? We dig into the missing links that turn a prescription into real metabolic momentum: a fiber-forward plate, a happier microbiome, calmer nerves, better sleep, and a routine you can actually keep. Rather than chasing hacks, we connect the dots between appetite signaling, insulin sensitivity, and daily choices so results feel steadier and cravings lose their edge.We break down how GLP-1 receptor agonists enhance insulin secretion, reduce glucagon, and increase satiety—and why pairing them with whole foods, healthy fats, and lean proteins multiplies those effects. You'll hear how fermented foods and prebiotic fibers nudge the gut to produce metabolites that support incretin activity, and how simple practices like mindful breaths, post-meal walks, and consistent bedtimes tame glucose swings. We also share practical ways to personalize your plan: tracking meals against glucose responses, tuning protein and fiber targets, and adjusting dose timing to reduce side effects while protecting lean mass.To ground the science, we walk through real-world success stories: a patient who used high-fiber meals to quiet cravings, another who paired mindfulness and structured exercise to improve lipids and blood pressure, and others who refined their routines with data-driven tweaks. The pattern is clear—when nutrition, stress care, movement, and medication align, weight loss gets easier, labs improve, and energy stabilizes. If you're ready to move from willpower to strategy, this conversation gives you the tools to design a sustainable, GLP-1-friendly lifestyle.If you found value here, follow the show, share this episode with someone starting GLP-1 therapy, and leave a quick review so more people can build a plan that works. Support the showSponsor Affiliates Empowering Your Healthhttps://www.atecam.com/Get YOUR Own Joburg Protein Snacks Discount Code: Damaris15 Or Damaris18Feeling need to Lose Weight & Become metabolically HealthyGET METABOLIC COURSE GLP 1 REseTThis course is designed for individuals looking to optimize their metabolic health through integrative and functional medicine approaches. Whether you're on a GLP-1 medication or seeking natural ways to enhance your metabolic function, this course provides actionable steps, expert insights, and a personalized roadmap sustainable wellness.Are you feeling stressed, tired, or Metabolism imbalanced? Take advantage of our free mindful steps to help improve your well-being.ENJOY ONE OF our Books Mindful Ways Health Wealth & Life https://stan.store/MindfullyintegrativeJoin Yearly membership ALL IN ONE FUNCTION HEALTHAsk Us for help with Medica...
Key Takeaways: Energy shapes everything. Energy is the foundation of all outcomes—your energy affects your thoughts, words, and ultimately, your results. You broadcast what you carry. As a leader, your thoughts and emotions are felt by others. Your energy influences how people respond to you. Attention creates direction. Where you focus your attention determines what grows. Choose to notice what works and who shows up. Choose alignment over effort. When your internal state aligns with your purpose, you move with clarity and don't need to force outcomes. “Your thoughts, your emotions, your presence, it's all broadcasting something... people are responding to your frequency.” “Multiple realities are possible. What becomes real is just what we choose to make real.” “When you consciously align your internal state, thoughts, emotions, intentions with your vision and values, you don't have to push or hustle.” - Maryanne Dersch Let's Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you're growing fast or feeling stuck, we'll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I'll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. I'm making the case that high volume is not the only legitimate shape of a successful practice, and that the framing saying otherwise is doing real damage to this profession.I introduce the concept I've been calling "scale down to scale up": narrowing your focus, building specialized programs around specific outcomes, and growing your revenue without growing your patient load. I also use Tara Tonini's story as a real-world example of what this actually looks like in practice.Download Outgrown: https://www.tcm-hub.com/outgrownSix Figures in Seven Months w/Tara ToniniIf this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit:tcm-hub.com/fed and click "Let's Work Together"
On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm chatting with Abby to help her build a book apothecary for the season ahead. Join me as I talk all things books with a listener and build a book apothecary that will serve, soothe and nudge.Abby is a literacy educator who is content in her life, but also feels a bit of unrest. She wants to build a book apothecary focused on four key words: freedom, grow, nourish and connect. In addition to growing her reading life in nourishing ways, she'd also like to grow her writing life to help her uncover and decide upon her next steps in the season ahead. I have a feeling a lot of us are going to be nodding our heads and writing down titles in this episode!Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!WAYS TO FIND YOURSELF by Angela Brown (Amazon / Bookshop)STRESS LESS, ACCOMPLISH MORE by Emily Fletcher (Amazon / Bookshop)THE DAILY ARTIST'S WAY by Julia Cameron (Amazon / Bookshop)YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY by Jen Sincero (Amazon / Bookshop)COUNTDOWN TO RICHES by Rhonda Byrne (Amazon / Bookshop)WHAT IF YOU ARE THE ANSWER by Rachel Hollis (Amazon / Bookshop)ABUNDANT EVER AFTER by Cathy Heller (Amazon / Bookshop)If YOU would like to build your book apothecary with me on the podcast, click here to apply! I'd love to connect and collaborate!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:
Send us Fan MailWhat is interoception—and why does it matter so much for stress, trauma, healing, and overall wellbeing?In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals explore interoception, the brain's sensory awareness of the body's internal state. Together, they unpack how the brain and mind interpret feelings, emotions, pain, stress, and bodily sensations—and why interoception is central to nervous system regulation and homeostasis.Through conversations around trauma, healing, embodied cognition, and neuroscience, Ruth and Tom explore how the brain works to preserve life and support wellbeing, even when the mind feels overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in fear.You'll learn:What interoception is and why it mattersHow the brain interprets stress, pain, and emotionThe relationship between the brain, mind, and bodyWhy homeostasis is about adaptation, not perfect balanceHow embodied cognition influences healing and wellbeingThis episode offers a powerful reframe of the brain—not as a machine working against you, but as an intelligent, living system working to support life, resilience, and flourishing. Support the showThanks for listening!You can follow us onFacebook Instagram Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Check out the Autonomic Healing Website & InnerWorkings WebsiteEmail Tom thomasjpals@innerworkings.orgEmail Ruth ruth@bridgeandrhino.comSupport usWe appreciate you!
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal joins Himmy to critique Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for refusing to partner with Marjorie Taylor Greene on efforts to cut military aid to Israel while calling Greene a "white nationalist, even though AOC previously partnered with Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton to sanction China. He argues that AOC's refusal is a calculated effort to prioritize identity politics over the desire to stop genocide. He adds that while AOC claims to care about outcomes, she voted against Greene's amendment to strip $500 million from Israel's Iron Dome, voted "present" on another weapons package, and only belatedly called the Gaza massacre a genocide after being confronted by activists. Max contrasts Greene, who "gave up her political career" by defying Donald Trump to stand against genocide and the Epstein class, with AOC, who "protected the architects of genocide" and has now "fully morphed into Nancy Pelosi Jr." He concludes that AOC is an "empty vessel" for calculating strategists who want to use Palestine to win over young voters while preserving imperialism, and that if she runs for president, she will maintain the cold war with China and Russia despite her progressive branding. Plus segments on the UN's shocking reversal on doomsday climate predictions and Trump advisor Kevin Hassett raving about increased credit card spending. Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Tony Heller and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Kash Patel!
In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Sujay Kansagra for a conversation on how sleep consultants and medical professionals can work together to better support families.Dr. Kansagra is a professor at Duke, and the Director of Duke University's Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program.In our conversation we discuss the role that medical professionals and sleep consultants play in addressing pediatric sleep challenges, where collaboration can improve outcomes, and how sleep consultants can build trusted relationships with pediatricians and other providers.We also cover the ongoing controversy surrounding sleep training, the prevalence of misinformation in this space, and how to approach these conversations with parents in a clear, confident, and responsible way.This episode focuses on how sleep consultants can strengthen their approach, support families more effectively, and build trust within the broader medical community.Links: Website: Lulabee.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsleepdoc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsleepdocIf you'd like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultantCPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry
Rebecca Hinds, researcher, organizational designer, and author of Your Best Meeting Ever joins the Alan Briggs for a conversation that is long overdue in most, if not all organizations. Alan has threatened to write a book about meetings for years. He no longer has to. Why? Rebecca wrote it. After 15 years studying how humans communicate and coordinate at work, Rebecca brings both the research and the practical frameworks to help leaders stop letting meetings kill their culture — and start designing them as the powerful, expensive tool they actually are. If you've ever sat in a meeting wondering why you're there, or felt the creeping guilt of a calendar so packed with meetings that the real work gets squeezed into the margins, this one is for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why we keep having bad meetings even when we know they're not working — and the visibility bias that drives the cycle What "calendar carnage" is and why it's not just a scheduling problem — it's a fundamental communication problem Meeting Doomsday — the 48-hour calendar cleanse that forces every recurring meeting to earn its spot back Why AI is making meetings worse, not better — and the specific behaviors Rebecca is watching with alarm The danger of sending your AI bot to a meeting instead of showing up yourself — and what it signals to your team Why brainstorming is one of the most overrated meeting types — and what the research says actually produces better ideas The four dimensions of meeting minimalism: length, cadence, attendees, and agenda items Parkinson's Law and why your 30-minute meeting will always take 30 minutes — and how the rule of halves fixes it How to convert every agenda item into a verb and noun combination — and why it changes everything The one meeting most organizations are cutting that they absolutely should not be: the manager one-on-one The question great leaders are asking about AI right now — and why it's not "what can I automate?" What Rebecca hopes meetings look like five years from now — and the mindset shift that gets us there Reflection Questions: If every recurring meeting on your calendar had to earn its spot back tomorrow, which ones would survive? Are you designing your meetings for yourself as the organizer — or for the people in the room? What would you do with your time if your meetings were cut in half — and is that answer worth fighting for? Resources Mentioned: Your Best Meeting Ever — Rebecca Hinds (available wherever books are sold) Working Genius Assessment — Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group (referenced by Alan) Marco Polo — async video tool used by the H2 team H2 Leadership Coaching — h2leadership.com Want more? Visit h2leadership.com for coaching, resources, and tools to help you lead well.
Dr. Paul D. Biddinger, Chief Preparedness and Continuity Officer at Mass General Brigham and one of the nation's foremost authorities on disaster medicine, joins WarDocs to deliver an unflinching assessment of the United States' readiness to manage mass battlefield casualties in a large-scale combat operations (LSCO) scenario. Drawing on nearly 30 years as a practicing emergency physician, his leadership of the National Special Pathogen System, and his co-PI role on a Henry M. Jackson Foundation-funded LSCO readiness project, Dr. Biddinger illuminates the critical gaps — and the urgent solutions — that will determine whether Team America can meet the medical demands of tomorrow's wars. The conversation opens with Dr. Biddinger's distinctive academic trajectory: international relations and public policy at Princeton before medical school, a combination that instilled a deep appreciation for the policy infrastructure that either enables or obstructs effective healthcare coalitions. That framework shapes his entire approach to LSCO readiness, where the challenge is never a single hospital or a single physician — it is always the system. Dr. Biddinger identifies data silos as the foundational failure threatening LSCO response. The civilian healthcare system is already operating at or above capacity in most American cities, and the Federal Coordinating Centers within the National Disaster Medical System lack the real-time clinical expertise needed to make sophisticated patient regulation decisions. He argues for urgent integration of civilian-side patient transfer intelligence with military command structures — ensuring that warfighters returning home at scale are routed to the right bed, with the right subspecialty capability, rather than flooding Level I trauma centers and displacing civilian critical care. The Ukraine conflict provides sobering real-world data: drone-driven injury patterns unfamiliar to most civilian trauma surgeons, extended evacuation timelines that demand adaptive point-of-injury care, and an overwhelmed rehabilitation pipeline that the U.S. system is wholly unprepared to replicate. Dr. Biddinger draws direct parallels to the Boston Marathon bombing response, where tactical combat casualty care principles — rapid hemorrhage control, aggressive patient distribution, and relentless questioning of old-school disaster assumptions — saved lives that a conventional mass casualty protocol would have lost. The episode closes with two pieces of career advice for young military medicine professionals: question every assumption respectfully and within proper command structures, and be a passionate, data-driven advocate for systems change. The Joint Trauma System's continuous learn-and-adapt model is held up as the gold standard. Dr. Biddinger's message is clear — the next large-scale conflict will be won or lost in part by how effectively military and civilian medicine learn to speak the same operational language before the shooting starts. Chapters (00:00-02:30) From International Relations to Emergency Medicine: Building Systems-Level Thinking (02:30-07:37) LSCO Readiness Gaps: Data, Capacity, and the Civilian Healthcare System (07:37-13:58) Federal Coordination, Ukraine Lessons, and the Rehabilitation Crisis (13:58-19:24) AI, Heat Injury Prevention, and Patient Surge Load Balancing (19:24-26:30) National Special Pathogen System and All-Hazard Response Leadership (26:30-38:40) Boston Marathon Bombing Lessons, Innovation Culture, and the Future of Military Medicine Chapter Summaries (00:00-02:30) From International Relations to Emergency Medicine: Building Systems-Level Thinking Dr. Biddinger traces his unconventional path from Princeton's international relations program to nearly 30 years as a practicing emergency physician. He explains how policy training shaped his conviction that no individual doctor or hospital succeeds in isolation — effective disaster response is fundamentally a systems problem, and the policy infrastructure surrounding those systems determines everything. (02:30-07:37) LSCO Readiness Gaps: Data, Capacity, and the Civilian Healthcare System Drawing on his Henry M. Jackson Foundation LSCO project, Dr. Biddinger identifies the civilian healthcare system's chronic overcapacity as the primary threat to absorbing mass battlefield casualties. He quantifies the challenge — a hundred thousand extra patients over a hundred days — and explains why real-time data integration across hospital systems, state lines, and trauma center capabilities is the non-negotiable foundation of any viable patient distribution plan. He specifically flags EMS workforce shortages as an underappreciated rate-limiting factor. (07:37-13:58) Federal Coordination, Ukraine Lessons, and the Rehabilitation Crisis Dr. Biddinger critiques the current Federal Coordinating Center structure as insufficiently connected to civilian-side clinical expertise, and calls for direct integration of military command data with civilian patient tracking systems. He applies lessons from the Ukraine conflict — drone injury patterns, extended evacuation timelines, and rehabilitation system collapse — to underscore how fundamentally different LSCO will be from the counter-insurgency environments most current military medical leaders trained in. (13:58-19:24) AI, Heat Injury Prevention, and Patient Surge Load Balancing Dr. Biddinger describes his IBM Sustainability Accelerator collaboration developing AI-driven early warning systems for extreme heat events, and explains how that same data integration logic applies to battlefield thermal stress monitoring and real-time casualty tracking via the Joint Trauma System. He then walks through the COVID-era Boston hospital load-balancing system he helped build — competitive hospitals sharing real-time bed and ICU data and making collaborative surge decisions multiple times daily — and explores how that model translates to theater patient regulation. (19:24-26:30) National Special Pathogen System and All-Hazard Response Leadership Dr. Biddinger explains the tiered architecture of the National Special Pathogen System — the infectious disease analog to the trauma center hierarchy — and its identify-isolate-inform framework, developed from the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak. He applies the framework directly to military medicine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high clinical suspicion, knowing real-time global outbreak data, and preserving robust reach-back capability to specialty expertise. He closes with field lessons from Hurricane Katrina, Nepal earthquake response, and the Haiti earthquake on integrating civilian and military assets under ESF-8 and WHO cluster structures. (26:30-38:40) Boston Marathon Bombing Lessons, Innovation Culture, and the Future of Military Medicine Dr. Biddinger credits tactical combat casualty care principles from Gulf War I and II for the lives saved at the Boston Marathon bombing, specifically the pivot away from staged triage toward rapid hemorrhage control and immediate hospital distribution. He documents how Boston EMS cleared more than 60 critical casualties in 18 minutes. The episode closes with career guidance for young military medicine professionals: question every assumption within appropriate command structures, remain data-driven, and be a fierce advocate for systems that better serve the injured warfighter. Biography Dr. Paul Biddinger is the Chief Preparedness and Continuity Officer at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Chief of the Division of Emergency Preparedness in the Department of Emergency Medicine at MGB. He holds the Ann L. Prestipino MPH Endowed Chair in Emergency Preparedness and is also the Director of the Center for Disaster Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Dr. Biddinger additionally serves as the Director of the Emergency Preparedness Research, Evaluation and Practice (EPREP) Program at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and at the Chan School. Dr. Biddinger serves as a medical officer for the MA-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) in the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) in the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Dr. Biddinger is an active researcher in the field of emergency preparedness and has lectured nationally and internationally on topics of preparedness and disaster medicine. He has authored numerous articles and book chapters on multiple topics related to disaster medicine and emergency medical operations and has responded to numerous prior disaster events, including Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy, the Boston Marathon bombings, the Nepal earthquakes, and many others. He completed his undergraduate study in international relations at Princeton University, attended medical school at Vanderbilt University, and completed residency training in emergency medicine at Harvard. Episode Keywords military medicine, large-scale combat operations, LSCO, disaster medicine, emergency medicine, Paul Biddinger, Mass General Brigham, patient surge, civilian military integration, Henry M. 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