Podcasts about The X Factor

In this episode, I'll discuss what the x factor may be in the midterm elections and how much of a boost it could give or take. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776. Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino Socrates Would Thrive in the Age of AI https://www.wsj.com/opinion/socrates-would-thrive-in-the-age-of-ai-3108d474 MTV VMAs Ratings Update: Bigger Increase Than Thought: The Taylor Swift- Madonna Combo Was a Success Despite Criticism https://www.showbiz411.com/2026/09/28/mtv-vmas-ratings-update-bigger-increase-than-thought 'Insulting': Ex-Trump official's 'dishonest' campaign ad triggers conservative revolt https://www.foxnews.com/politics/insulting-ex-trump-officials-dishonest-campaign-ad-triggers-conservative-revolt Sponsors: All Family Pharmacy - https://allfamilypharmacy.com/bongino - code: Bongino10 Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/dan - code: dan50 Carshield - https://carshield.com/bongino - code: bongino Dose - https://dosedaily.co/bongino - code: bongino ZBiotics - https://zbiotics.com/bongino - code: bongino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Esfandiar Baraheni ( @esfandiarbaraheni8401 ) of the Athletic joins to discuss the Raptors elite defensive infrastructure and its potential impact on the eve of the 2026 season. Then, we have fun with some film recommendations, including "Blue Heron," "Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie," "Primetime," "Is God Is," and "Faces of Death." Enjoy!TIME STAMPS:(0:00) Intro(4:00) Raptors' Elite Defense(16:30) Collin Murray Boyles as an X Factor(33:00) Film Reflections + Wrap

The White Sox are one of the 12 teams remaining this season, and we're getting you ready for the start of their AL Wild Card series against the Astros on Tuesday! Jordan Lazowski and Duke Coughlin discuss their thoughts on the 2026 regular season before shifting their focus onto the Astros. How will the White Sox choose to build their Wild Card roster? Who's in/out? Breaking down the matchups of bullpens for Game 1 What are the keys to a series victory for the White Sox? Who is the White Sox' X-Factor for this series? Series predictions Get this and much more on our first of hopefully many playoff episodes this year! Kalshi - kalshi.com/r/BASEBALL Deposit and place at least $25 in total trades using code BASEBALL to unlock $55 reward. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to SEGA Producer Ed Annunziata and dive deep on SEGA's X-Men, X-Men 2: Clone Wars and the unreleased  X-Women: Sinister's Virus!

The Minnesota Wild are Stanley Cup contenders and the new season is finally here! The Hockey Loons are here to provide the best season preview you can find! The usuals of Justin Wiggins, Luke Sims, and Justin Hein are joined by guest Jayden Homuth as they give their predictions for the Minnesota Wild this season. Who is the biggest X-Factor? Will the roster changes be enough to get them over the hump? And of course, how this much anticipated season will end for the boys in forest green. Let's dive in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 195: The Buffalo Sabres' 2026-27 Season is here!The team kicks off their season this Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.The guys discuss preseason takeaways, if the forward group can truly replace Alex Tuch, if the defense group can replace Bowen Byram, their expectations for certain players/coaches, their season hot takes, and are even joined by a special guest for a surprise job interview.Tune in for three hours of Sabres talk!(0:00) Intro(0:32) WE MADE IT(8:54) Preseason Takeaways(22:47) Should Jiri Kulich make the Sabres' roster?(34:33) The Power Play(43:22) What does a successful Buffalo Sabres season look like?(49:59) Can they replace Alex Tuch's production?(1:04:25) Is Jack Quinn the X-Factor of this team?(1:08:57) Tage Thompson(1:14:33) Can Olen Zellweger replace Bowen Byram?(1:19:20) Louis Crevier(1:21:55) Is this Rasmus Dahlin's Norris year?(1:27:07) Goaltending Trio(1:35:57) Connor Hellebuyck(1:39:38) Lindy Ruff(1:45:31) Seth Appert/Power Play(1:53:13) Jarmo Kekalainen(1:55:24) Will the Buffalo Sabres make the playoffs?(2:02:22) Devin Kowalski returns to the show for a job interview(2:25:08) Buffalo Sabres Over/Unders(2:36:14) Buffalo Sabres Hot Takes(2:44:22) Stanley Cup Picks(2:50:00) Weekly Preview(2:57:35) Christian's Cafeteria Season Preview (3:06:39) Closing ThoughtsThe Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: https://williammattar.com/Sign up to our Patreon for more The Sabre Report content!https://www.patreon.com/TheSabreReport

Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece preview the Chicago Bears' Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. With Caleb Williams week-to-week with a hamstring injury and Tyson Bagent in the concussion protocol, they break down what a Case Keenum-led offense must do to keep up with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the Eagles. They discuss the Bears' offensive line against Philadelphia's elite defensive front, why the run game against loaded boxes will decide this game, the matchup between Chicago's receivers and the Eagles' young secondary, keys to getting Colston Loveland involved, and whether Ben Johnson can scheme a win for a backup quarterback. They also recap the ugly 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, explain why Jalen Hurts' mobility is the biggest X-factor on Monday night, and look ahead at the NFC North race. Subscribe to Bear Necessities Podcast for Chicago Bears analysis throughout the NFL season, and leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com

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The WIP Morning Team discussed Darius Cooper's big catch in the Philadelphia Eagles victory over the Tennessee Titans last Sunday. The Team reacted to Time's Yours callers and the Eagles' new tailgating policy.

Baskin & Phelps talk who the X factor for the Guardians should be in the final week of the regular season.

The third hour of "Baskin & Phelps" for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Can Carter Yakemchuk become a regular this season, the Browns don't “Browns” for one week, Redblacks getting closer to their 1st win and the Titans are into the Final.

If anyone were the embodiment of “X-Factor”, it'd be LORNA DANE, the Mistress of Magnetism known as POLARIS. Following her powerful debut in X-Men ‘97 Season 2, Geoffrey and Dai dive into the origin of the Daughter of Magneto, her tortured past, and promising future.Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣https://strkcntrst.comCharacter 1st Appearance:https://bit.ly/XMen49Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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Was the BBC right to cancel Ru Paul's Drag Race? Why do Brits still have to wait weeks to see Hollywood films? What was the only time Richard got into trouble with his publisher? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your behind-the-scenes questions of film, tv and flappy books. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Ami Bennett Social Producer: Emma Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the work you're meant to do isn't something you find—but something you build?In Part II of Transit Unplugged's special Find Your X Factor series, Paul Comfort talks with two transportation leaders whose very different careers reveal how our experiences, abilities, and passions can eventually come together into something bigger.Mike Heidkamp spent his career working his way through nearly every level of public transportation. As a teenager on his own after losing his mother, the 41B bus in Pittsburgh was his lifeline to a job. Years later, he would go from auto mechanic to bus operator, instructor, manager, and ultimately Chief Transportation Officer at what is now Pittsburgh Regional Transit.Mike talks with Paul about realizing that being good at something isn't necessarily the same as finding your purpose—and how his own experiences taught him to build a career around serving people.His leadership philosophy is just as simple: never forget where you came from. Mike explains why frontline employees and passengers remained at the center of his thinking even as he moved into senior leadership, and why gaining a bigger voice also means gaining a responsibility to use it for others.Then, Rudy Salo shares a very different path to finding his X Factor.A municipal bond lawyer with lifelong interests in creativity and public transportation, Rudy realized there were important parts of himself that his day job wasn't exercising. Improv, acting, stand-up comedy, writing and podcasting helped him rediscover that creative side—and eventually helped reshape his professional career.When the transportation work Rudy wanted wasn't coming to him, he didn't quit his job. He started creating opportunities outside of it. Through writing, speaking, podcasting and becoming part of the transportation community, he built a reputation around something he genuinely cared about. Eventually, his passion and his profession began to intersect.Together, the conversations offer two paths toward the same idea: your X Factor can emerge from the experiences that shaped you, but you can also take an active role in creating the opportunities that bring it to life.In this episode:- How public transportation became a lifeline—and eventually a calling—for Mike Heidkamp- Why great leaders never forget what it's like on the front line- The difference between being good at something and finding meaningful work- Why Rudy Salo considers creativity essential to both his happiness and professional success- How interests outside your day job can create new career opportunities- Why you don't necessarily have to quit your job to pursue the work you really want- How to recognize the intersection between your interests, abilities, and purpose00:00 Welcome and X Factor Series00:55 Meet Mike and Rudy02:33 Mike Saved by Transit03:35 41B Bus Lifeline05:50 Mechanic to Purpose07:03 Operator Years Serving Riders08:12 Never Forget Frontline10:12 Management Calling and Union11:31 Leading with Voice18:09 Rudy Creativity Awakens26:20 Punk Rock Lifeline27:08 Scene and Belonging27:57 Politics Through Lyrics28:42 Finding Municipal Finance30:51 Library Moment Click32:48 Creativity in Bond Law35:12 Beyond One Box35:58 Transit Roots and Hustle39:03 Side Projects Create Luck45:56 Final Takeaways and WrapCreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinBrand Design: Tina OlagundoyeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

Did you know the space between your eyebrows is called the "glabella"? Because we didn't! Sophia gets schooled on the Lorraine debacle, and the girls pick their dream X Factor comeback cast. Plus, what would you do if your own sister was your nightmare flatmate? Cinzia would certainly not be standing for it!New episodes every Wednesday! Email us your dilemma at hello@thegirlsbathroom.comFollow us on instagram @thegirlsbathroomJoin us on Patreon for an extra ep every week!! https://www.patreon.com/TheGirlsBathroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ben & Fraz hono(u)r two of the greats: DOLLY PARTON & XFACTOR WINNERS' SINGLES. Both have had the same cultural impact, right? UR WELCOME!Insta: @urwelcomeamericaTwitter: @urwelcomeUSAEmail: UrWelcomeAmericaPodcast@gmail.com

Lets breakdown the casting announcements and speculate where the X-Men could go in the MCU.

حلقة جديدة من البودكاسترز مع الفنانة يسرى اللوزي، بنتكلم فيها عن رحلتها في التمثيل، كواليس تقديم X Factor وضغط اللايف، والفرق بين التمثيل على المسرح والسينما والتقديم. كمان بنتناقش عن واقع صناعة التمثيل في مصر، ضغط التحضير والتصوير، فلوس وشغل الممثلين، تأثير السوشيال ميديا على اختيار النجوم، بالإضافة لتجربتها في الدوبلاج وديزني، ورأيها في الساحل والحياة بعيد عن ضغط الشغل. A new episode of Elpodcasters with Egyptian actress Yousra El Lozy, discussing her acting journey, the behind-the-scenes pressure of hosting X Factor live, and the differences between theater, film, and presenting. We also talk about the realities of the acting industry in Egypt, production challenges, the financial side of being an actor, how social media is changing casting, as well as her early experience in dubbing and Disney, and her perspective on life, summer, and finding peace away from work. رابط موقعنا, انضم إلى مجتمعنا: https://www.elpodcasters.com/ our website link, join our community: https://www.elpodcasters.com/ ‎اسمعوا البودكاسترز على | Listen to El-Podcasters on Spotify - https://anchor.fm/elpodcasters Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/eg/podcast/el-podcasters/id1633419184 Anghami - https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029463712 El-Podcasters Social Media | منصات التواصل الإجتماعي للبودكاسترز: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elpodcasters Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@elpodcasters Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/elpodcasters Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/elpodcasters/ X - https://www.twitter.com/elpodcasters Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/3Zbo2vzS Bassel Alzaro - https://www.instagram.com/basselalzaro https://www.facebook.com/BasselAlzaroX https://snapchat.com/t/CoWlatfk Karim Rihan - https://www.instagram.com/karimrihann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The deep-dive into X-Men 97 Season 2 starts here! After setting the scene in part one, Rob and Will pull apart the first 4 episodes of Season 2! We go scene-by-scene and deliver TONS of X-Men history and trivia about the future ruled by Apocalypse, the Clan Askani, the spin-off teams of X-Force and X-Factor, the Rise of Apocalypse, Rama Tut and Kang, Ozymandias, the Celestials, and so much more! In Part 2 we explore; Episode 1 - Days of Past Future Episode 2 - A Force to Be Reckoned With Episode 3 - Rise of Apocalypse Part 1 Episode 4 - Rise of Apocalypse Part 2 For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk

Nick and Jonathan discuss who they feel the Browns x-factor is for week one and beyond.

In episode 384 of JacquesTalk we have a lively lengthy conversation about 5 different players being the X Factor and their impact on the Cowboys' record.

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In the current global economic environment, youth unemployment is higher than the national average in many countries, as companies are reluctant to take on new staff. According to the United Nations, the global youth unemployment rate rose to 12.4 per cent last year, meaning around 67 million people under 24 can't find jobs.Now some companies are staging less conventional recruitment processes that are attracting job applicants and buzz. We speak with journalist MaryLou Costa about L'Oreal's Brandstorm competition, which turns recruitment into an X Factor-style competition, with jobs as the prize. The process starts with domestic competitions around the world and culminates in a grand final in Paris. For the young people involved, is it exciting - or unfair? We hear from Allodya Arofa, a final-year university student who won the national competition in Indonesia, about her experience. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Chelsea Coates and William Lee Adams Editor: Verity Wilde

- Recapping a busy sports weekend - Who is the Commanders X-Factor this season? - Who will be the X-Factor for the Commanders season?

2 One Day Away from the NFL / Commanders Updates / College Weekend 25 ESPN named an X-Factor for each NFL Team: Commanders = Allegretti 45 Who is the Commanders X-Factor in 2026? 3 Week 1 success for the local College football programs 25 How informed will we be by Eagles result? 45 Double Play 4 Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Spencer Nusbaum / Nats 4:10 – Ian Hartitz / NFL 4:15 – TBD / Commanders 25 More confidence in the offense or defense? 45 What side of the ball is going to start faster? 5 The List: Eddings & Big 10; NFL teams surprise 25 The Athletic gave bold prediction for each team 45 Daniels got boo'd by LSU fans on Saturday Night 6 Jay Gruden

Who is the top X-Factor for the Commanders in week one? Grant & Danny give their choices.

Joe DeLeone of A to Z Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the controversial ending to the Michigan-Western Michigan game, his takeaways from Ohio State's blowout win over Ball State, the Browns Week 1 matchup against the Jaguars, and more.

Let's breakdown the road to DnX!

the third Linebacker spot can be the biggest X factor for the Texans!

Hour 4- X Factor, Texans and Steven Adams question

The guys listen to the Todd Monken presser and react. They also discuss who could be the Browns X Factor for this season.

The guys discuss the Guardians record and their hope for the playoffs, the overwhelming odds that the Browns will lose week 1 and listen to Todd Monken.

Bump & Stacy talk Bump risked his life at the Taco Truck, Other dumb decisions that were made this week, Am I dumb… for still convincing myself the Mariners can do this? // Headline Rewrites - The Mariners lost to the Athletics last night, what’s the real headline? - A Louisiana judge ruled against the NCAA Thursday, clearing the path for former NFL rookies to play for LSU, what’s the real headline? - Mariners GM Justin Hollander told reporters yesterday Brendan Donovan is still feeling concussion symptoms, what’s the real headline? // The Mariners suffered another frustrating loss, which had us asking some existential questions. -Which pro sports team is most like the Mariners? The best comp? -What do the Mariners and the post-SB49 Seahawks have in common? (a point from Lefko - teams that were stuck in a plateau because they felt they had a formula that worked and didn’t veer from it) // ESPN’s Ben Solak names his biggest Seahawks X-factor  

0:00 - CU @ Georgia Tech was ugly, grimy, wet, sweaty, and dirty, and SOMEHOW the Buffs pulled off the last-minute win. A blocked FG walk-off win is about of thrilling as a finish as you'll find. How do we feel about these new-look Buffs?16:06 - We had breaking news just before halftime of the CU game last night. A judge granted an injunction allowing former pro players to return to LSU. We gotta figure out who gets final say, man. Is it these judges? Is it the NCAA? Is it the conference? What's the line?32:11 - There's so much COLLEGE FOOTBALL this weekend, including tonight! Do you think Oklahoma fans are already getting hammered? Can you start pregaming at 7am for a 6pm kickoff?Also, Moser read an ESPN article (wait, Moser read something?) that named an X-Factor for every NFL team. Who's the Broncos X-Factor?

The Crew is back with a legendary episode of featuring NBA Champion and New York Knicks sensation, Miles "Deuce" McBride! In this exclusive sit-down, Deuce takes us inside the Knicks' historic championship run, detailing the elite mindset behind that epic 29-point comeback and what it truly feels like to bring a title back to NYC after 53 years. We dive deep into the championship DNA of the locker room, the "X-Factor" mentality that defined the season, and a play-by-play of the legendary rally against the Spurs including OG Anunoby's gravity-defying highlights. Deuce opens up about the unique Knicks culture and the electric energy of playing at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in front of icons like Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and Ben Stiller. We also trace his journey from being a standout quarterback in Cincinnati to West Virginia hoops and eventually getting drafted by the Knicks, while discussing the mentorship he received from NBA vets like Derrick Rose and Kemba Walker. Get a behind-the-scenes look at NBA life, from the hilarious reality of the team group chat with Josh Hart to Deuce's off-court vibes, including his favorite movies like Training Day, his love for Game of Thrones and Peaky Blinders, and a pre-game playlist heavy on 50 Cent and Tupac. Whether you're a die-hard Knicks fan or just love a great underdog story, this interview is a must-watch for insights into professional basketball, New York sports history, and the life of a champion. Turn $5 into $150 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW A short ingredient list, made in America: https://nickspouches.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geeter, Brez and Danny Green recap the Lakers offseason. Danny gives his Mount Rushmore of teammates in his career in the NBA. Then we play "Fill it Up" with some top shooters in NBA history. Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum Sportsnet+ with the NBA app when you add Spectrum Internet and at least one Mobile line. Plus, get a free Xumo Stream Box for six months! This offer is a slam dunk (total value of $199.99). Learn more: spectrum.com/getlakers

At some point in your creative career, getting better at design stops being the whole answer. In this episode, Nick explores how to uncover your X-Factor, the skills, experience, personality, and strengths beyond design that make you uniquely valuable, memorable, and harder to overlook. If you're a mid-career designer wondering what it takes to get unstuck and reach that next level, this one's for you.

Every role rewards a different set of skills and most people climb slower because they're focusing on the wrong ones.In this video we break down the most important fundamentals from Early Game, Mid Game and X-Factor's that actually help you climb in each role: mid, jungle, ADC, top and support.

Joe and Hollywood break down the Canes roster heading into the season, focusing on why the offensive line could be the key to Miami's success. The guys discuss Mario Cristobal's emphasis on building the O-line, Miami's run to the national championship game last season and the expectations that come with opening the year ranked No. 7. Plus, the Canes enter the season with a target on their backs as one of the teams to beat in the ACC.

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Guilt can feel like proof that you care—but when it becomes your default way of relating to work, family, and yourself, it quietly turns care into obligation. AJ sits down with psychiatrist Jennifer Reid to explore why high achievers, caregivers, parents, and people pleasers often carry more responsibility than they can actually control. They unpack the difference between healthy guilt and chronic guilt, why disappointment does not mean a relationship is broken, and how perfectionism, social comparison, external validation, and rigid ideas about parenting or masculinity can keep people trapped in shame and self-criticism. You'll learn Jennifer's “guilt equation,” how to recognize unrealistic expectations, why self-compassion is not the same as lowering your standards, and how to make decisions based on values instead of guilt. This conversation offers a practical way to stop taking responsibility for everyone else's emotions and start creating healthier boundaries, relationships, and definitions of success. Episode Resources: Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unlockyourxfactor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763503/guilt-free-by-jennifer-reid-md/ https://www.jenniferreidmd.com/ Chapters 00:00 – When guilt starts running your life01:45 – Why guilt is not the same as caring04:20 – Healthy guilt vs. chronic guilt06:15 – Family obligation and the debt of gratitude08:00 – Boundaries, disappointment, and relationships09:55 – Why self-criticism fails as motivation11:30 – Signs guilt is controlling your decisions15:45 – External validation and achievement17:30 – Social comparison and the messy middle20:35 – Parenting guilt and impossible expectations25:15 – Masculinity, vulnerability, and emotional pressure30:55 – Why “balance” can become another source of guilt35:15 – The guilt equation explained38:50 – Self-compassion without lowering your standards40:20 – Finding the hidden expectations beneath guilt44:10 – How labels become limiting identities50:00 – The cost of hiding difficult emotions55:00 – What to do when guilty thoughts appear A Word From Our Sponsors Get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers by using promo code CHARM at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Shopify is where you go to start your business, and everything you need to sell is already there from day one. Start your free trial by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with top talent ready to help your business grow by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPWORK.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keywords guilt, chronic guilt, self compassion, boundaries, people pleasing, perfectionism, emotional health, mental health, parenting guilt, caregiver guilt, self criticism, expectations, external validation, social comparison, masculinity, vulnerability, relationships, burnout, shame, emotional regulation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices