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Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever felt stuck when you are training your dog? Or wondered what to do when things aren't working? I'm sharing how to troubleshoot, adjust, and turn things around with a fix for common mistakes. We're looking at why training might not be working, what to do about it, essential foundations that make all training easier, and strategies to put on the brakes when things are going in a direction you don't want.   In this episode, you'll hear:   • Why dog training sometimes doesn't go as planned and what to do when your dog just isn't getting it. • What should be included in your strategic protocol (Relationship, Recall, Retrieve and Reinforcement Zone) and how they impact training success. • About the key training games and exercises: ItsYerChoice, Crate Games, Relaxation Protocol, Tug Games, Hot Zone and Perch Work. • How to join the ItsYerChoice Summit, 100% free. • Why “Criteria is Joy.” • Why having a dedicated Training Den helps build confidence. • The importance of establishing and transferring value. • How to create clarity in training so your dog understands exactly what you want. • About recognizing signs of frustration in your dog and taking their feedback. • The key to adding distractions, duration, and distance without overwhelming your dog. • How to adjust your training plan so your dog succeeds. • My best tip: Take a Paws (pause!) when things aren't going right - small changes can make a big difference!   Special Discounts To Join Or Gift Our Online Programs Check out our 300th Episode & 5th Anniversary Celebration Page - https://dogsthat.com/celebration-central/ ItsYerChoice Summit: Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ Crate Games Online: Get Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What's Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 2. Susan Garrett's Shaped by Dog Podcast - https://dogsthat.com/podcasts/ 3. Podcast Episode 255: Rescue Dog Training: Priorities For Your First Week Together - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/255/ 4. YouTube Video: Understanding Your Dog's Reinforcement Zone (RZ) with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaUAScgaFAg 5. Live Stream Replay: Celebrating 300 With A Week of Positivity & Learning - https://www.youtube.com/live/-qligctVSFw 6. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 7. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 8. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/ 9. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett's Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6sj6fTJnFc 10. Podcast Episode 267: How To Use A Training Den To Fast Track Your Dog's Success: No Space? No Problem! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/267/ 11. Podcast Episode 257: How To Use Your Dog's Favorite Reinforcements To Fix Unwanted Inadvertent Behaviors - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/257/ 12. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5 13. DogsThat YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DogsThat/videos 14. YouTube Playlist: Dog Body Language, Communication Signals, and How to Read Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2IwzRwAWcG0yK8oez1nPU0 15. Podcast Episode 131: How Would Susan Garrett Plan Your Dog Training Sessions? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/131/ 16. Podcast Episode 295: Fear Of Criticism? Why Facing The Camera Is The First Step To Becoming A Better Dog Trainer - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/295/ 17. Podcast Episode 256: What Was That Cookie For?! When Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training Goes Wrong - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/256/ 18. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/NoUkg8RDpms

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Had an amazing conversation with Courtney Epps, a tax strategist, international speaker, and author of the best-selling books “More Relaxing Less Taxing” & “What's Your Plan B?” She owns a full-service accounting firm in South Carolina and serves clients in every state. She has owned her practice for nineteen years. What sets the firm apart is the tax strategy that it offers to clients, as the focus is not just on preparing returns but on freeing up money legally, morally, and ethically. She has developed a broad expertise in industries including traditional, home-based, and network-marketing businesses. She works with clients from start-ups to $100 million companies. Her TED Talk, "Why you would be brain dead not to own a business," is so eye-opening and helpful if you have not watched it. The average household is going into debt of $4k per year to work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year to take 2 weeks of vacation. It is imperative that we learn how to keep more of our hard-earned money so this does not continue to happen. As tax is our number one expense, we must do everything legally, morally, and ethically to reduce our tax liability so that we can get ahead in life. The best way to do that is to move into the tax system that was created for the wealthy, the business owner tax system.  Courtney shares her transformational journey from chronic illness to healing and helping thousands of children through innovative tax strategies. Learn how to maximize deductions for medical expenses, home offices, travel, and more. Discover opportunities to structure your business for charitable giving while saving substantially on self-employment taxes. Serena and Courtney will inspire you to turn your passion into a purpose-driven enterprise and free up resources to support important causes. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two successful entrepreneurs who overcame adversity through education, mindset shifts, and giving back. (00:00) - Intro (02:37) - Meet Courtney Epps: tax strategist and international speaker (04:15) - Understanding the two tax systems (05:38) - Courtney's personal health journey (09:37) - The impact of nutrition on health (13:40) - Turning personal pain into a mission (13:40) - The financial struggles and triumphs of a business owner (15:11) - The benefits of having a home-based business (20:33) - How to make your personal life tax deductible (28:20) - The journey from surviving to thriving (28:57) - Transitioning into a social business (30:01) - Understanding tax deductions in business (31:40) - The impact of income and cost of living on American families (32:33) - The importance of quality nutrition and health (33:24) - Creating income through a home-based business

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Have you ever wondered how to fix your dog's unwanted behavior when you want to train with positive reinforcement? In episode 256, I covered the magic question, "What was that cookie for?" that helps us all understand how we may be contributing to the behaviors of our dogs that we want to change. So, I'm following up with my top tips on turning things around. The very good news is that the formula I use to get everything back on track is easy to apply to any inadvertent behavior problem you'd like to change.    In this episode you'll hear:   • How unintentional reinforcement contributes to unwanted behaviors. • Why our awareness is the start of fixing unwanted behaviors. • That permission, access and what your dog loves are powerful reinforcements. • Real life examples showing what the cookie was for! • Why to check with your Vet before assuming a behavioral problem. • Three ways dogs get educated. • How using the ‘Training Triage' keeps dogs safe and what to do next. • The formula for triaging your dog's behavior.  • The effectiveness of games in dog training. • The role of play in speeding up the learning process. • Challenges associated with low intentional learning and high unintentional reinforcement. • Addressing the belief that reinforcement-based training doesn't work. • How to join Recallers at a discounted rate.   Recallers: Write to us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line “FUD/ Fun University for Dogs” for a very special opportunity to join us in Recallers. Your Dog's Pedicure Please Program: Join Pedicure Please - https://dogsthat.com/product/pedicure-please/   Resources:    1. Podcast Episode 256: What Was That Cookie For?! When Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training Goes Wrong - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/256/ 2. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 3. YouTube Playlist: Stop Barking Dogs! Why Dogs Bark And Anti-Bark Action Plan With Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0bpnsTRDCxIC7NrkOuWYsU 4. Podcast Episode 226: Safe Toys For Dogs And Why To Avoid Tennis Balls And Sticks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/226/ 5. Podcast Episode 227: My Foolproof Strategy To Overcoming Dog Training Challenges - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/227/ 6. Podcast Episode 253: 7 Ways To Instantly Make Your Dog's Life Better - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/253/ 7. YouTube Playlist: Reinforcement, Permissions and Transfer of Value in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1IUj_4P54q2PIuLNtnXjFO&feature=shared 8. YouTube Video: Vet Visits For Dogs: How To Create A Positive Experience For Everyone - https://youtu.be/VJc42BfNre4 9. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog's Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218/ 10. Podcast Episode 254: Why Your Older Puppy Or Dog Is Not House Trained And What To Do About It - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/254/ 11. Podcast Episode 26: Pro Dog Training Tips to Get Your Puppy to Sleep All Night - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/26/ 12. Podcast Episode 139: Remove Confusion And Build Your Dog's Confidence With One Simple Dog Training Habit - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/139/ 13. YouTube Playlist: Behavior Chains in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy36FqDOVAwoHy87MhWFUxVd&feature=shared 14. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ 15. Podcast Episode 239: Barking Dogs! How To Help Your Dog Be Quiet And Stop Annoying Barking - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/239/ 16. Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/ 17. Podcast Episode 24: Distraction Intensity Index: Help For Dogs Who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, And Neighbor's Cats - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 18. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW 19. YouTube Video: 5 Tips for Dog Trick Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtu.be/6hmLXI_qcC8 20. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/ 21. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What's Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 22. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 23. YouTube Video: How To Get Your Dog To Listen Outside Off Leash (Step By Step Guide) - https://youtu.be/Ei0lWFyAE50 24. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 25. Podcast Episode 247: Redefining Expertise In Dog Training And What Counts More Than Years Of Experience - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/247/ 26. Podcast Episode 50: Can Your Worst Challenge Make You a Better Dog Trainer?  - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/50/ 27. Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn't Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/ 28. Podcast Episode 146: Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really Exist? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/146/ 29. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vJ0FVoy1nDk

Retirement, like many things in life, is a balancing act. There are some daunting challenges to solve and practical realities to face - and you'll ignore them at your peril. But you don't want them to limit your aspirations or put a damper on imagining what's possible in this next phase of life. So, how are people thinking about retirement these days? And what can pre-retirees learn from the experience of those who've already retired? The Transamerica Institute and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies recently surveyed over 4,650 people in the US, with a sample comprised of 58% pre-retirees 50+ and 42% retirees, on their views on retirement. We're glad to have Catherine Collinson return to The Retirement Wisdom Podcast to share the findings and her insights. Catherine Collinson joins us from Los Angeles. _________________________ Bio Catherine Collinson is CEO and president of nonprofit Transamerica Institute and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. Catherine is a retirement and market trends expert and champion for Americans who are at risk of not achieving a financially secure retirement. She oversees all research and outreach initiatives, including the Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey. With more than two decades of experience, Catherine is a nationally recognized voice on retirement trends. Catherine is regularly cited by top media outlets on aging and retirement-related topics, speaks at industry conferences, and authors articles in leading industry journals. She has testified before Congress on matters related to employer-sponsored retirement plans among small business, which have featured the need to raise awareness of the Saver's Credit among those who would benefit most from the important tax credit. She co-hosts ClearPath: Your Roadmap to Health and WealthSM podcast on WYPR, Baltimore's NPR news station. In 2018, Catherine was recognized an Influencer in Aging by PBS Next Avenue for her work in continuing to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our society's understanding of what it means to grow older. In 2016, she was honored with a Hero Award from the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) for her tireless efforts in helping improve retirement security among women. In 2015, Catherine joined the Advisory Board of the Milken Institute's Center for the Future of Aging. Catherine is employed by Transamerica Corporation. Since joining the organization in 1995, she has held a number of positions and has identified and implemented short- and long-term strategic initiatives, including the founding of the nonprofit Transamerica Institute and its Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. Prior to her employment at Transamerica, Catherine spent nearly a decade at The Walt Disney Company, serving in information services and business planning posts. Catherine earned her bachelor's degree in British and American literature at Scripps College, Claremont, California, and her master's of business administration at the University of California, Irvine. __________________________ For More on Catherine Collinson Life in Retirement: Pre-Retiree Expectations and Retiree Realities __________________________ Is 2024 your year? Resources for a strong start: Build the Right Habits – 3 Week Fast Start program - Starts January 5th Design Your New Life in Retirement – 6 sessions over 12 weeks – starts January 25th Take the first step. Sign up today! ________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like The New Age of Aging – Maddy Dychtwald What's Your Plan B? – Jennifer Schoonmaker-Dasch Independence Day – Steve Lopez The Unretirement Life – Richard Eisenberg __________________________ Wise Quotes On How People Are Viewing Retirement "The good news is people love retirement, and when we ask about word associations, they're twice as likely to cite positive words than negative words.

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Ever set goals for your dog but struggled to make progress? I'm doing a deep dive on how to change that! Whether you're a new puppy owner, facing challenges with your dog or want to excel in dog sports, achieving your training goals is possible! Discover the power of setting goals and celebrating achievable milestones to transform your dog training and create success.   In this episode you'll hear:   • Where you are in your goals for dog training. • The importance of breaking down your goals. • How to have the most amazing family pet. • Why knowing what your goal is and what it looks like creates clarity. • That milestones are a roadmap to achieving your goals.  • The value of listing down skills needed to achieve milestones.  • How hitting monthly and weekly milestones gets you closer to your goals. • The power of your dog progressing.   Resources:   1. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5 2. Podcast Episode 207: Rescue Dog Behavior: Training Rehomed Dogs Chat With Nadine Hehli and Simone Fasel - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/207/ 3. Podcast Episode 104: Naughty Dog Behaviors And How To Deal With Them - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/104/ 4. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/37/ 5. Inner Circle People: IC Peeps - https://dogsthat.com/icp/ 6. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What's Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 7. Podcast Episode 31: 5 Simple Hacks to Help Your Dog Learn Faster (Reinforcement Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/31/ 8. Podcast Episode 227: My Foolproof Strategy To Overcoming Dog Training Challenges - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/227/ 9. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/ 10. Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/ 11. Podcast Episode 232: Canine Predatory Motor Sequence: Understand Your Dog's Prey Drive To Enrich Your Life Together - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/232/ 12. Podcast Episode 195: Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/195/ 13. YouTube Playlist: Dog Agility and Dog Sports Tips with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3EtWn7JBVSPnYcOfKQrA-O 14. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/ 15. Susan Garrett's Blog: How Do I Train My Dog To Come When Called? - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2019/04/train-my-dog-to-come-when-called/ 16. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW 17. Podcast Episode 24: Distraction Intensity Index: Help For Dogs Who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, And Neighbor's Cats - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 18. Podcast Episode 121: How To Stop Dogs Jumping Up On People - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/121/ 19. Podcast Episode 211: Confident Working Protection Dogs: Training Chat With Matt Folsom Of Modern Malinois - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/211/ 20. Podcast Episode 41: Get a Behaved Dog by Celebrating Milestones! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/41/ 21. Podcast Episode 117: What's More Important Than Your Dog Training Sessions? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/117/ 22. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 23. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe&feature=shared 24. Podcast Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/20/ 25. Podcast Episode 230: Finding Joy Amidst Frustration And Shame In Dog Training – DeCaff's Story Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/230/ 26. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog's Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 27. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/h8x7jnPo1X8

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Help! How do I get my dog to focus on me and pay attention? Today I'm sharing the positive reinforcement “secrets” that make your dog prioritize you over environmental distractions. If you feel non-existent to your dog around other dogs, squirrels, cats, people, bicycles, etc. – but you've been taught to collar pop and say things like “leave it!” – I'm going to teach you to combine two of my proven, science-based games to inspire your dog to focus on you without you demanding it. No physical or verbal corrections needed.   In this episode you'll hear:   • How to create desire in your dog to choose you over distractions. • The tools to train canine attention. • About one rescue dog's complete transformation. • How to get your dog to pay attention to you. • What “old school” dog trainers teach about distractions. • That focus is a reflection of priorities. • How sustained focus happens. • That strongly desired outcomes create laser focus; e.g. dog chasing squirrel. • That nagging doesn't create drive in humans or dogs. • How to become your dog's priority with engaging games. • How to journal all of your dog's priorities. • Why recalling my puppy off bunnies is easy. • Why we don't bribe dog behavior but reinforce good choices. • The importance of erasing habits that reward your dog away from you. • That good focus habits begin with dog training games. • The difference between inspired focus and forced focus. • That good relationships require daily investment. • The two games to play so your dog chooses you. • How and when to combine Hand Targets and ItsYerChoice to overcome distractions.   Online Learning • Learn To Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Target Training for Dogs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3   Resources   1. Podcast Episode 238: Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/238/ 2. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/37/ 3. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 4. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What's Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 5. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/147/ 6. Podcast Episode 152: Off Leash Listening Skills For Dogs Part 3: Training Steps - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/152/ 7. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor's Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 8. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/ 9. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett's Dogs Sniff On Walks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/74/ 10. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog's Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 12. Blog Post: How to Use the Distraction Intensity Index to Help Your Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/09/distraction-intensity-index/ 13. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/549B77rN-cY

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    I've done several episodes on puppy biting, but my new Border Collie, Prophet, is one of the bitiest I've ever owned. Today I'm expanding on how to save your feet and hands from puppy teeth with the top ten reasons puppies bite, the biggest mistakes we make during puppy biting, and a preventative action plan for puppy biting I've never shared before. Plus, a great new Plan B game for when the puppy is actively biting you. Remember that most biting and nipping is natural as puppies explore new environments with their mouths, so have realistic expectations for your new family member.   In this episode you'll hear:   • Why puppies bite and games to get you through this phase. • The 10 reasons puppies bite. • How to manage your puppy biting expectations. • Tips to build your puppy's brain, body and connection with you. • Mistakes puppy owners make that increase puppy biting. • My Puppy Biting Prevention Protocol. • How to play the Consent & Console Game to mitigate puppy biting.   Learn To Play ItsYerChoice: https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/   Resources:   1. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Biting Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy03hWZgAQfG1t5Q6YzGPi7z&si=cHuWRnb3uT-vJ9tE 2. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What's Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 3. Podcast Episode 225: Keep The Food Bowl! Why Dogs Don't Need 100% Hand Feeding - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/225/ 4. Podcast Episode 17: Help! How Do I STOP Puppy Biting?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/17/ 5. Podcast Episode 42: Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/42/ 6. *Kongs - https://geni.us/kong-toy 7. *Wooden Chews - https://geni.us/wood-chew 8. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog's Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218/ 9. Podcast Episode 232: Cracking The Canine Code: Prey Drive In Border Collies, Malinois And Other Breeds - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/232/ 10. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett's 5 Games for Puppies - https://youtu.be/Hxd1sVEQp2Y?si=ukLVHXq2dwKP-VOk 11. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/ 12. Podcast Episode 18: Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/ 13. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe&si=68UsRBptYpE2_LIq 14. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO&si=WQGIr5FHHnhXSOac 15. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/ 16. Podcast Episode 106: Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/106/ 17. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/107/ 18. YouTube Video: Vet Visits For Dogs: How To Create A Positive Experience For Everyone - https://youtu.be/VJc42BfNre4?si=sWNGC4ZArJRwuxBf 19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/3UJhi16mmSA    *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!       

Visit us at shapedbydog.com - https://shapedbydog.com   Imagine a dog or puppy so overwhelmed by everything they see, hear or feel that it causes anxiety and crushes their confidence. Before transforming into a world agility champion, this was my Jack Russell Terrier mix, DeCaff. In part one of this two-part series I'm sharing six lessons DeCaff taught me as well as reflections on how I uniquely approached some of my toughest dog training challenges. DeCaff ultimately blossomed into a brilliant agility dog– as well as a loving, calm family pet – who inspired many of the renowned Recallers online dog training games being played worldwide today.   In this episode you'll hear:   ● DeCaff's Story: From anxious, over-aroused Jack Russell Terrier mix to world champion agility dog. ● Six lessons, reflections and a few regrets when training DeCaff. ● How DeCaff came into my life by accident. ● When DeCaff first attacked another puppy at 9 weeks old. ● DeCaff's sensitivity to tactile stimulation and new textures could be overwhelming for agility training. ● Lesson 1: Puppy selection for sport dogs. ● About a dog training seminar trip gone awry. ● How DeCaff's breed mix made her physiology perfect for canine sports. ● Lesson 2: Importance of arousal state when training dogs. ● About The Yerkes-Dodson arousal curve for peak performance dog training. ● Why to increase your dog's joy for training in distracting environments. ● Lesson 3: Create a positive environment for yourself and your dog. ● How I discovered my dog's best reinforcer - the fly swatter. ● Lesson 4: Be sure never to force what you think is important on the dog when you're picking their best reinforcer. ● Lesson 5: Transfer of value in dog training. ● How DeCaff and I won the ESPN Great Outdoor Games - and $10K. ● Lesson 6: Take the challenge out of your training. ● Reflections on my 3 toughest dogs to train.   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 168: Creating Confidence For Anxious, Stressed Or Reactive Dogs Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/168/ 2. Podcast Episode 95: How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/95/ 3. Podcast Episode 159: Help! My Puppy Is A Bully And Plays Too Rough - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/159/ 4. Podcast Episode 180: Taking Your Puppy To A Café Or Restaurant: Socialization Success - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/180/ 5. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/ 6. Podcast Episode 36: Puppy Selection: How I Do It and Why I Didn't This! Time - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/36/ 7. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/  8. Podcast Episode 13: Naming Your Puppy or Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/13/ 9. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 10. Podcast Episode 221: Mindshifting Dog Behavior Problems To Overcome Extreme Training Challenges - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/221/ 11. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/ 12. Podcast Episode 86: How to Train Unmotivated or Overexcited Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/86/ 13. Podcast Episode 206: First Dog Agility Competition: Creating Joy For This! By Maximizing Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/206/ 14. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What's Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 15. Podcast Episode 220: Help Humping, Barking, Destructive, Reactive Dogs Overcome Dysregulation: 4 Case Studies - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/220/ 16. Podcast Episode 208: Brilliance, Resilience And Gratitude: Inspiration And Motivation With Elliott Connie - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/208/ 17. Podcast Episode 25: Why All Dogs Can Bite and How to Reduce the Risk with R.E.A.D.- https://dogsthat.com/podcast/25/ 18. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 19. Podcast Episode 226: Safe Toys For Dogs And Why To Avoid Tennis Balls And Sticks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/226/ 20. Podcast Episode 31: 5 Simple Hacks to Help Your Dog Learn Faster (Reinforcement Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/31/ 21. Podcast Episode 177: Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case Study - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/177/ 22. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 23. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/ 24. Podcast Episode 34: Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/34/ 25. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BCV7t3MiKGg

Recession.   We've seen the headlines, in all their dramatic glory.   Today's episode isn't about defining “recession” and all its complexities (a topic on which no one ever seems to agree!). Instead, it's about the reality that recessions are simply a part of the economic cycle and, more importantly, that it's something everyone has to deal with when it does come.   We have no control over the economy, and that's okay. What we can—and must—control is our economy. Stephanie and Kevin share how we can do just that, from dealing with scary stock market fluctuations, to having a Plan B in case you lose your job (or your spouse loses theirs), to creating more financial flexibility and tapping into your assets, and more!   Key Topics: “What the heck is a ‘recession'?” (1:50) The importance of having a long-term view of the stock market (5:34) Losing your job during a recession (10:21) Increasing your flexibility (12:49) Your Plan B (17:19) Health insurance (19:12) Tapping into your assets (20:53) Loans from retirement plans (27:04) Health savings accounts (28:59) Life insurance and social security benefits (30:04) Our closing thoughts (31:46)   Resources: Take Back Retirement Episode 20: Women + Roth IRA's – What Should You Be Aware Of? Take Back Retirement Episode 21: Simplifying Medicare: What's Important For You To Know with Susan Sloan Take Back Retirement Episode 29: How Much Cash Should I Have and Where Should I Be Putting It? Take Back Retirement Episode 42: What Women Need to Know When the Stock Market Goes Down Take Back Retirement Episode 55: Lessons from the Career of Janet Yellen with Jon Hilsenrath, Author       If you like what you've been hearing, we invite you to subscribe on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Tell us what you love about this episode! Or better yet, tell us what you want to hear more of in the future. stephanie@sofiafinancial.com   You can find the transcript and more information about this episode at www.takebackretirement.com.   Follow Stephanie on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.  Follow Kevin on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Ep#119. In this episode of #25GhanteThePodcast, Amitabh recommends a 2012 DC movie Justice League Doom and an important lesson from the movie about why it is so important to have a contingency plan in your life. Your Plan B. What advantages does it serve? and a practical; method to implement it in your daily life. This simple hack will help you to stay productive and consistent in the long run: these and much more, in the episode.To find out more listen to the full episode and don't forget to share it as well.Make sure to subscribe to the Podcast. See you in the episode. EnjoyTill the next time.Stay strong, Stay focused, and Be legendary.If you want to reach out to me, hit me on my Instagram handle. The link is given belowhttps://www.instagram.com/the25ghante/

Dr Courtney Epps, EA is a tax strategist, international speaker, and author of the Best Selling books More Relaxing Less Taxing & What's Your Plan B?. She owns a full-service accounting firm in South Carolina and serves clients in every state. She has owned her practice for nineteen years. What sets their firm apart is the tax strategy that it offers to clients as the focus is not just to prepare returns but to free up money legally, morally and ethically. She has developed a broad expertise in industries including traditional, home-based, and network-marketing businesses. She works with clients from start up to $100 million companies. Courtney's Mission: To Teach more people on how to free up money through tax strategy, so that we can help more, have more, so that they can live more, and give more so that we can feed more children, free more children and provide more safe drinking water. Courtney has figured out a way to combine your passion with your profits as she truly believes that by creating a social business entrepreneurs can change the world.   Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Courtney Epps about confessions of a tax strategist. Here is what to expect on this week's show: ●     Originally, Courtney wanted to be an anesthesiologist ●     At heart she is a serial entrepreneur with past investments in retail, wholesale, and an insurance agency ●     Courtney is also a public speaker ●     The biggest misconception is that their accountants are supposed to save them money ●     Once you hit $15,000 NOI you need to be an S-corp ●     Her thoughts on the 87,000 new IRS agents just hired ●     The reason for her mission   Connect with Courtney: Links Mentioned: https://otbtax.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Your Plan B? Please be sure to leave me a review as it's super important to helping me get some traction with this podcast thing. For more in-depth content, please visit my other platforms. Website: https://wealthanize.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/Wealthanize Land Flipping: https://www.landprofitgenerator.com/landflippingtraining/?orid=174016&opid=49 To work with me directly please visit: https://wealthanize.com/change-your-world/ If you are uncertain about where you will be spending eternity and would like to start a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, please visit our salvation page: ►►https://wealthanize.com/salvation/   *This description may contain affiliate links and we may receive a small commission if you order from our links. Buying from our links supports the podcast and allows us to make more great content for you.

When your Plan A doesn't go as planned, what's your Plan B? What does our future hold without children? Can we Google the answer? What about Jeeves?We speak to Anne Barratt from Empowering Health about her story after IVF and a hysterectomy. Anne is a professional practitioner who employs kinesiology, EFT, counselling, hypnotherapy and a host of different modalities to help reset our minds and bodies to focus clearly on what we want for our future.Stats: Our elder community tell us how their lives have turned out without children.In Shit that comes up on our Feed, my guest co-host has a beef with the way women introduce themselves in a business Facebook group.Question of the Week: What is your Plan B? What are you going to do in the future? Even if it's your Plan A!Sign up to our newsletter over on our website: http://www.unripecommunity.com.auPrivate Group: @unripecommunitygroup - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unripecommunitygroupGroup: @Childless and Childfree Women  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCW40ANZInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/unripecommunityPlease share and leave a review on your favourite podcast app including iTunes and SpotifyList of resources and articles we referenced in the episode:Anne Barratt @ Empowering Health: http://www.empoweringhealth.clinic/anne-barratt/Our elders talk about life without children: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/23/reader-center/no-kids-no-regrets.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/life/women-share-what-its-like-to-live-childfree-and-with-no-regrets/11223972Childless women in Gambia are revered for their role as messengers: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/beyond-the-egg-timer/201501/childless-circumstancesJudy Graham @ Womanhood – https://www.womenhood.com.au/World Childless Week Elders webinar: https://worldchildlessweek.net/ageing-without-children-2020Jody Day: Living the Life Unexpected - 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfilling Future Without ChildrenVolunteer:Australia - https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/New Zealand - https://www.newzealand.com/au/feature/volunteering-in-new-zealand/Happy Feed Gratitude App: https://www.happyfeed.co

"Your Plan B is to work on your Plan A. So find the thing you know that you were meant to do.” - Kai Martinez, professional dancer, choreographer, and animation consultant. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Kai about her journey from Jackson Heights, Queens to a Disney feature film. In the process, her idea of seeking out who you are and what you were meant to and being brave enough to follow it is transformed into one concise and clarifying call to action. In this idea conversation, you will learn how to make your story a backdrop and a big social proof for a keynote you can deliver to audiences.

My guest for Episode 49 of the ATL Career Journey podcast is Daniel Guelzo, who is the Regional Recruiting Director at Optomi.  I met Daniel at a networking event and was very impressed with his knowledge of the recruiting industry as well as his knowledge of social media networking.  He hosts the recurring "What's Your Plan B" networking event and is always willing to share his knowledge and genuinely cares about helping people succeed.  Daniel has taken an interesting journey to get where he is today.  Starting from a crossroads in college, he took some "walkabout" time, then joined the military before finding his passion in the recruiting industry.  Daniel shares a wealth of best practices for finding your niche in work and in life.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!You can learn more about Daniel on LinkedIn.

Do you have a home-based business? If you answered no, then chances are you are losing out on more than $7,000 a year!When it comes to winning the money game and becoming financially free, paying taxes can seem like you’re giving away all your hard-earned money… But it doesn’t have to be that way. Courtney Epps is a tax strategist, international speaker, and author of the Best Selling books More Relaxing Less Taxing & What’s Your Plan B?Her mission is to teach more people how to free up money through tax strategy so that they can help more, have more, live more, and give more. In this episode of the Rock Your Money, Rock Your Life, Courtney and I discuss how she got the opportunity to speak on stage with Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Grant Cardone, and more, what the easiest home-based business is, and how to set up your entire life to be tax-deductible.

If you are an entrepreneur, you probably don’t like doing taxes. They can be stressful, complicated, and dull. What if your taxes actually started helping you instead of hindering you? Welcome tax strategist, international speaker, and Best Selling author Courtney Epps inside the greenroom! When she isn’t speaking Courtney owns and runs her full-service accounting firm in South Carolina where she helps speakers, business owners, and entrepreneurs get the most out of their taxes and has broad expertise in industries including traditional, home-based, and network-marketing businesses. They offer tax strategies that will free up your money legally, morally, and ethically guilt-free.  You’ll learn about how Courtney has pushed through tough times and sky-rocketed her business’s growth and profit with very little marketing, common mistakes people make on their tax returns, the best practices for business owners with employees, and why you as a speaker should have an LLC. Courtney gives great insight into the two tax systems that our country runs on and how you can be on the side that creates wealth so you can rest easier, have more time, and do the things you’ve always dreamed of doing.Whether you’re a W-2 employee or the owner of a business you’ll want to listen to this episode twice to make sure that you are receiving the most amount of return for your money. Refresh your taxes and take advantage of the system made to pay back into our communities.  For more about Courtney or to get in touch check out the links below, and if you enjoyed this episode make sure to tell someone to hit that follow button!   Here’s what we cover: How Courtney pushed through adversity The biggest mistakes you can make as a business owner Deductions you might be missing in your taxes Why you shouldn’t use a bookkeeper 2 tips that will keep you from overpaying  Being picky when picking the right accountant The two tax systems you need to know about How Courtney began speaking Why we need small business owners The problem with W-2 employees How you can save the most amount of money ethically   And much more!     LINKS:   Connect with Courtney: Email: courtney@otbtax.com Linktree: Linktr.ee/courtneyeppstax @courtneyepps   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/ Influential Speakers in life:  Tony Robbins Grant Cardone   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Welcome Cortney! 1:42 How Cortney’s entrepreneurial journey began 10:56 How Cortney helps entrepreneurs at any stage 16:13 How Cortney’s firm exploded with business 18:00 The average household income in the US 22:00 The two tax systems in America 24:06 A few tax breaks all speakers should get 28:02 Understanding subcontracting  28:59 Why it is never beneficial to be a W2 employee  33:02 Understanding tax deductions   More About Courtney: Courtney is a tax strategist, international speaker, and author of the Best Selling books More Relaxing Less Taxing & What’s Your Plan B? She owns a full-service accounting firm in South Carolina and serves clients in every state. She has owned her practice for nineteen years. What sets their firm apart is the tax strategy that it offers to clients as the focus is not just to prepare returns but to free up money legally, morally, and ethically. She has developed broad expertise in industries including traditional, home-based, and network-marketing businesses. She works with clients from start-up to $100 million companies. Courtney's Mission: To Teach more people on how to free up money through tax strategy, so that we can help more, have more so that they can live more, and give more so that we can feed more children, free more children and provide more safe drinking water. Courtney has figured out a way to combine your passion with your profits as she truly believes that by creating a social business entrepreneurs can change the world. Get access to all of my content on Linktr.ee/courtneyeppstax!

We took a short hiatus in December of 2020 but we are back with our first episode of 2021. Courtney Epps is a Tax Strategist, International Speaker, and Author of the Best Selling books "More Relaxing Less Taxing" & "What’s Your Plan B?" specializing in topics for business owners, network marketers, and leaders. Check her out on the links below.Website : https://otbtax.comInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/courtneyeppstax/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneywepps 

Today I'm speaking with Sabyasachi Sengupta. Originally from India, Saby now lives and works in Amsterdam as a business developer at ABN AMRO. He is an accomplished speaker, having won the European Championship of Public Speaking, and he speaks professionally even during global pandemics. Saby recently published “What's Your Plan B? Turn Adversity into Your Benefit”, which couldn't be more timely.Saby and I discuss: How he found the discipline to write a book in addition to working full time What motivates him to keep showing up What his morning routine looks like How he stops himself from spending too much time in the shower And much more. Enjoy the show!Saby's website - sabyasachisengupta.comSaby's book: What's Your Plan B?

Hello this is Nate Scott, author of Life Is Rich: How To Create Lasting Wealth, and welcome to the Life Is Rich podcast. In today’s ‘Life Is Rich” podcast, I’m going to speak with Dr. Courtney Epps about the knowledge that you need in order to be in the self-employed system and how to save every dollar in taxes that you possibly can legally, morally and ethically. Reference Chapter 9: Life Is Rich: How To Create Lasting Wealth. Courtney is a tax strategist, international speaker, and author of the Best Selling books More Relaxing Less Taxing & What’s Your Plan B?She has owned her full-service accounting practice for nineteen years. She has developed a broad expertise in industries including traditional, home-based, and network-marketing businesses. COURTNEY'S MISSION: To teach more people on how to free up money through tax strategy, so that we can help more, have more, so that they can live more, and give more so that we can feed more children, free more children and provide more safe drinking water. Courtney has figured out a way to combine your passion with your profits as she truly believes that by creating a social business entrepreneurs can change the world. Learn more at www.CourtneyEpps.com. Nate Scott - www.Linktr.ee/NateScott - 904.838.2623 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifeisrich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifeisrich/support

If you, like me, struggle with that all-or-nothing thinking, you are absolutely not alone. In this episode, I’m introducing you to The Gray Zone, the space that exists alongside the all-or-nothing zones.   The Chief Complaint: I Suffer from Constant All-or-None Thinking This space of all-or-none thinking is where we’re conditioned to live. You know the thinking I mean, where you either do something perfectly or you don’t do it at all. Whether that’s a diet, new exercise routine, even being a pet owner. I challenge you to start unlearning these old beliefs and habits. It doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. And when we exist in these extreme thought distortions, we tend to end up disappointed in ourselves and our lives when we don’t stick to our original plan. The Gray Zone is that space that exists outside of your all-or-nothing thinking. It feels uncomfortable for us because, especially as perfectionists, we’re not used to letting ourselves exist in a space that isn’t all the way done. The Gray Zone is where we allow ourselves to be, even and especially when we don’t hit that “all” state of being. This is why it’s important to have a Plan B. Your Plan B exists in The Gray Zone. Your Plan B is making the best out of every moment and not beating yourself up if Plan A didn’t go as you thought it would. Your Plan B is going for a ten-minute walk when you didn’t make your 6 am workout. Or your Plan B is chasing after the kids when you didn’t fit your strength training in. Your Plan B is allowing yourself to eat one brownie that wasn’t in your Plan A and not feeling guilty about it, even when your initial instinct is to eat the rest of the tray. Your Plan B is taking stock of your journey and enjoying the ride more than the end goal. This is what The Gray Zone is. Your all-or-none thinking is not serving you. Not now and definitely not longterm. It’s time to get comfortable with The Gray Zone.   Homework For just one minute, even if it’s just for today, I want you to think about a time or a situation in your life where you tend to go extreme. I want you to ask yourself what it would feel like if you just pull back a bit. Let me know in the comments on the episode page how that was for you!   In This Episode  What happens when you unlearn old beliefs of all-or-none thinking How simple but extreme thought distortions can lead to huge disappointment in our lives Why the gray zone feels uncomfortable What exists in the gray zone What happens when you focus on doing the best in every moment Why you should always have a Plan B Why the journey is more important than the end-goal Why all-or-none thinking is truly not serving you   Quotes  “When we are at the end of nothing, that actually can feel more comfortable than being in the gray zone because the nothing zone is one we have practiced many times.” (7:50) “The ten-minute walk is going to be beneficial to your health, no doubt, but it’s going to be even more beneficial to your mind because we are retraining your mind to say, hey listen, no big deal! We don’t have to live at the all range of all-or-nothing today, we can live gray today. We can go gray.” (13:25) “Because the end product really means nothing if you’re not enjoying the journey. Finding the enjoyment in the journey is going to create the product that you want in the end.” (17:37)   Resources Mentioned Join the Waitlist for the Life Coaching Society! Which Body Type are You? Find out with this free quiz! Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram  Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative

In episode 58 we talk about Your Plan B. What are you going to do when you get knocked down? How will you pivot and respond? Remember we can't wait for others. You've got to step up for you!

Welcome to today's episode of Unclassified Woman. As we conclude Season 3, it seems fitting to share this conversation with Jody Day, who was the first ever interviewee on Unclassified Woman a few years ago. How do you combat society’s ideology about those who are on the “outside”? It’s not an easy task, but one that a few brave people are called upon to challenge. Today’s show is all about how we approach taboo topics, the dominance of pro-natalistic thinking and current trends in the way families are formed. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation!   "I found myself in midlife as part of the 'out' group because of something that was not of my choosing." Today, we’re catching up with Jody and finding out what’s been happening in her work in the past few years. Jody is the founder of Gateway Women, the global friendship and support network for childless women and the author of Living the Life Unexpected: 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfilling Future Without Children.  Jody’s a thought leader on the topic of women's involuntary childlessness and a founding member and former board member of AWOC, Ageing Without Children. She’s a former Cambridge Business Fellow in Social Innovation, a TEDx speaker, and a psychotherapist-in-training. She’s a very busy lady who takes great pleasure in helping childless women get their groove back and find their tribe via the Gateway Women workshops’ online communities and social meet-ups that happen all around the globe.  What you’ll hear in this episode: The update on the last four years: Jody’s blog, the feedback from her work, and finding her tribe. In the UK, 1 in 5 women reach midlife without having children. The difference in the UK and the US as far as making an impact. How Jody developed and branded her blog so that women can identify with it and not feel alone in their experience. How the topic of childlessness is a combination of taboo, painful subjects like grief and infertility. How millennials view childlessness, both chosen and involuntary. The changing narrative around discussions about our bodies, sexuality, and childbearing. One area that still needs a dramatic shift in openness---menopause. Another taboo topic is abortion and its accompanying shame, guilt, and grief. Something we need to discuss more openly... Why Jody says she talks about her personal abortion experience at every opportunity--simply because it’s a taboo topic. Jody’s studies that are ongoing so she can graduate next Spring. In 2016, the 2nd edition of her book came out, with many interviews with childless women and men. The next stages of the social change that will take place and how legacy will play into the grieving process. Legacy can be a lifetime of moments of connection and empathy What “Plan B” looks like and why it doesn’t always mean something different than what you already have. Jody’s fantasy and what it meant about her value of motherhood and the validation of her mother’s heart. The compassion Jody feels for all disenfranchised groups of people. How her eyes have been opened to those who have been judged for something they couldn’t control. Jody’s Fertility Fight Club talk at Fertility Fest (find it at www.fertilityfest.com). The pro-natal ideology: the belief that you are a more important person because you’ve had children. The message is that if you are a parent, your life has more value. The prediction for Australia that by 2030 there will be more non-traditional family units without children than with children. 25% of the adult population will age without having children, but often this sector of the population are ignored. The huge need for reorganisation in our social systems. The future of Gateway Women as they tackle two main issues: pro-natalism in the workplace and getting stories of childlessness into the mainstream with humour. The difficulty in challenging and changing belief systems: how do we get the rest of the world to understand us and shift their thinking? Resources: www.gateway-women.com Find Jody on Instagram and Twitter: @GatewayWomen If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help more women access these stories, then please subscribe and leave us a review or rating on Itunes. For information about more episodes go to: michellemariemcgrath.com I would love to hear what you found most helpful about this interview. Thank you.

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Childless not by Choice, where my mission is to recognize and speak to the broken hearts of childless not by choice women, and men, around the world.  Civilla Morgan here! I am spreading the great news that we can live a joyful, relevant, and fulfilled life, although we could not, did not, have the children we so wanted.   Patreon Contributors: (Patreon contributors are those who have taken an interest in my platform whether they fit the childless not by choice demographic or not. They have decided to contribute a certain dollar amount on a regular basis to help fund my dream of creating awareness and conversation for the childless not by choice community globally. Click the Patreon link for details and to become a Patron!)   https://www.patreon.com/21stcenturyhannah   Jordan Morgan   Just a reminder, visit the website where you can join the community group, check out all podcast episodes, blogs, and resources  www.childlessnotbychoice.net, the website is where the conversation is happening. Well, we have a special guest today! Intro Jody: Jody Day, founder of Gateway Women, is author of the best-selling book ‘Living the Life Unexpected: 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfilling Future Without Children’, and the best selling book ‘Rocking The Life Unexpected--.  She is a founding member and former board member at www.awoc.org (Ageing Without Children). Her TEDx talk, 'The Lost Tribe of Childless Women' was given at TEDxHull in March 2017 and has had more than 27K views. Jody was honoured in BBC'S 100 Women in 2013. And she is a trainee psychotherapist, and a former fellow in Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School, Cambridge University. She runs workshops, online courses, a global online community and global social events for women coming to terms with a life that doesn’t include motherhood, and is currently training other women to lead her workshops in the UK, Ireland, Europe, The USA & Canada. She plans to train more in Australia and New Zealand in the near future. Gateway Women has an aggregated social reach of over 2-million, between the website, various social media platforms, and its global public and private communities. Jody was partnered/married for 16 years in her 20s and 30s, during which she experienced unexplained infertility after an abortion in her very early 20s. She was single for many years before meeting her current partner. They divide their time between Ireland and Ibiza. Welcome, Jody:   I’m going to start out by going way back in time: Your article ‘I may not be a mother – but I'm still a person’--written in The Guardian Newspaper, --Friday February 24, 2012... As I read the article, I could feel my heart breaking for the way you were treated at the party. I know the article was written so long ago, and it is not healthy to dwell on things, but what comes to mind when or if you think back to those times and events?       2) Why did you name your platform Gateway Women?   3) I read a quote recently: ‘When our broken dreams have cost us so dear, dreaming a new dream takes great courage’.--It was attributed to Gateway Women. Was that your quote? Either way, how do you grasp the courage to dream a new dream?   4) As I read through your intro in ‘Living the Life Unexpected: 12 Weeks to your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfilling Future Without Children’, I stopped short at the section where you considered doing volunteer work in Kabul, but reconsidered because you did not think you could deal with the Kabul winter. You weren’t even considering the fact that Kabul was in the middle of a war and that you could become a casualty. I definitely understand the level of grief where we do not even consider our safety. How do you get people outside of the childless not by choice demographic to understand that level of grief. Do you even bother?        5) In chapter one, you talk about the ‘universe of pain, heartbreak, surprise, dashed hopes, shock and grief…’ and the word shock jumped out at me. Shock for me was delayed...and then it came and went in waves. Which one of those nouns jumps out at you, if any? How did you overcome?   6) I’ve been questioned about how I am childless not by choice because I did not meet Mr. Right. It wasn’t an infertility issue, it was a social issue (no Mr. Right) plus biology (fibroids) equals no children. I read your list of 50 ways to be childless not by choice. My reason was number one! I got a little chuckle as it always amazes me how people can see you but not see you.  Do you ever get tired of telling your story, explaining your childless? Or does it make a difference who the audience is?   7) (Ch. 3) Life can be tough. Motherhood can be tough. Childlessness can be tough. Well, we all know life can be tough. How do we get the motherhood camp and the childless camp that life is indeed tough no matter which camp we belong to, that being childless is not a free ride?        8) In chapter 3 I believe, you say:   ‘Ideology is that which everyone believes to be ‘true’, but it’s actually a mixture of accepted prevalent beliefs that serve to support the dominant power group. Up until 500 years ago everyone thought the world was flat. That was an idea, not a truth, and around it was created a powerful ideology of Western Europe being at the centre of the world. So perhaps the ‘belief’ that a woman can only have a meaningful life if she is a mother may prove to be an ideological one and not the purely biological one that many of us have come to believe.’  Do you think society can really get past this ‘biological’ process we have utilized since the dawn of time? Is it just a matter of society learning to embrace empathy?   9) Chapter 4, ‘Grief is a dialogue not a monologue’ --   ‘Just as one of the most painful romantic experiences is ‘unrequited love’, I think that disenfranchised grief is a form of ‘unrequited grief’--a grief that is not allowed to be expressed, not allowed to be in a relationship.  But grief cannot move into its active state, ‘grieving’, without a relationship because grief is a dialogue not a monologue. And until we find a place to have that dialogue, either face to face, online, or with a skilled therapist, it stays wedged in our hearts like a splinter.  And it festers as it waits, infecting our life and our soul with sadness.’ (Location 1215 in Kindle).   Not only do we need to dialogue, but it is important to dialogue with someone who understands our pain. This is why community is so important isn’t it?   10) I never thought of the term ‘double whammy’ as possibly patriarchal until I read your book. It made me take a look at the way I use the term to describe what has happened in my life--no husband, no children. The last thing I want is to be pitied.  What an eye opener!   I had so many more questions, but I had to cut it off somewhere. I do need to mention that as I read about how families treat the childless not by choice family members among them. I have experienced this to some level, as I am sure almost all childless not by choice women have.   11) I read about the one woman who was forced out of her own bedroom to sleep in a tent in the garden to make room for her young niece! I was like, ‘are you kidding me???’   I love your suggestion that the time to negotiate proper treatment during family get togethers is not right before the get together.   I talk about kind but firm boundaries quite a bit on my platform. The bottom line is, we need to as childless not by choice women, condition or train the people around us, as to how we expect to be treated. But at the same time, we have to believe we deserve respect, and it can be hard depending on where we are in our journey. If we are feeling shame and then our family and friends shame us, we will probably just allow the shame to continue at least for a time.     Oh my goodness, there is so much more: The Spinster stereotype, the doting aunt stereotype, the older childless woman being a witch or the mean Cruella de Ville...my mom got married at age 28, and on her marriage certificate it says her previous status was Spinster. She was 28! I have always been offended with that language. But my mom always said those were the days. It doesn’t seem like much has changed.   Is there anything you would like to add, anything you would like to say before we close out? NOTE: Read more about the fetishism of motherhood in chapter 3. It is deep! Chapters 8-10 pressed all types of buttons for me. Please do take the opportunity to read this book. I think you will thoroughly enjoy it! Books by Jody Day:   ‘Living the Life Unexpected, 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfilling Future Without Children’   Articles/Blogs written by Jody Day: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/25/child-free-women-jody-day Jody’s contact information: https://gateway-women.com/ Twitter: @GatewayWomen Instagram: @GatewayWomen Facebook: @GatewayWomenUK Email: Jody@gateway-women.com www.awoc.org ‘It’s not a when, it’s an if.’--Jody Day. Articles of note/episodes mentioned in this episode:   http://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-72-male-and-childless-not-by-choice-my-interview-with-dr-robin-hadley/   http://allafrica.com/stories/201806050128.html My contact information:Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.comFacebook: booksbycivillamorganTwitter: @civilla1Instagram: @joyandrelevancePinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSMLinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSMPlease help me out by taking this very short survey!https://survey.libsyn.com/21stcenturyhannah Thank you for listening to this episode of Childless not by Choice. I appreciate it!Until next time! Bye!   ‘To recognize and speak to the broken hearts of childless, not by choice women, and men, around the world.’ ‘Spreading the great news that we can live a joyful, relevant, and fulfilled life’.

While this is a podcast for pregnant women there are just as many women who want to be pregnant and cannot, or who are with a partner who does not want (more) children, or who have a chronic illness, or who are not able to find a suitable partner. The list of reasons is endless and as a women without children myself, and in a position where I work with women having babies daily - this is of particular interest to me.  Jody Day is both a thought leader and a change maker and an advocate for womens choice and respect through her own personal challenges of being childless NOT by choice. Jody is the founder of [Gateway Women,](https://gateway-women.com/) the global friendship and support network for childless women, and the author of ‘[Living the Life Unexpected: 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfilling Future Without Children' (Bluebird/PanMacmillan).](https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jody-day/living-the-life-unexpected) A thought leader on female involuntary childlessness, she's a founding & former board member at [AWOC](https://awoc.org/) (Ageing Without Children), a former Cambridge Judge Business School Fellow in Social Innovation, [a TEDx speaker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uufXWTHT60Y) and a trainee psychotherapist. Jody takes great pleasure in helping childless women [get their groove back](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvXScNU6GAM) and find their tribe via the Gateway Women workshops, [online communities](https://www.facebook.com/weareworthysummit/) and social meetups across the world. [www.gateway-women.com](https://gateway-women.com/)

Thank you for joining us! Wondering how you can  get over 1 million views per month on Pinterest for free? Yes, FREE! If you don’t know Pinterest Strategist, Rachel Ngom yet, you will want to get familiar with her very, very fast.Stacy recently went live with Rachel and talked all things Pinterest including, Your Plan B when other platforms aren't going your way What kind of content does well on Pinterest How to automate your strategy and pins Common myths you probably believe but shouldn't “You’re going to make people fall in love with Pinterest…” At minute 2:21 Stacy talks about how she knows Rachel, how they first met and more! Rachel goes into her background starting with how she was on food stamps with a newborn in 2013 to earning $30,000 the next year, almost tripling that the next year, all from success with Facebook and Instagram leading into  how she became a Pinterest strategist. “You can totally dominate your niche…” At 6:05, Stacy asks Rachel what makes Pinterest so different? After realizing most of her traffic was coming from Pinterest, Rachel shares what you need to know about Pinterest including how keywords work, the benefits to Pinterest and how you can get traffic to your site from posts that were published three years ago. Now, it is more than vanity numbers and I want to see this positively impacting my business and I want to see my email list grow. Rachel shares how much her email lists have grown for FREE while getting new leads. “Don’t try to be everything to everyone…” At minute 10:40 Rachel talks about other focuses you need for Pinterest, key things you should be thinking about and the idea of blogs and if you need to be a blogger. You need to have a super clear focus with your Pinterest account and your blog by knowing exactly who you want to serve and how you want to serve them. Stacy and Rachel discuss how you shouldn’t be everything to everyone. “I don’t consider myself a blogger…” At 14:00 Rachel talks about what kind of content you can use on Pinterest. Repurpose your content! If you host a podcast, turn it into a blog, use show notes and create a pin which will drive traffic to your site. People like to consume content in different ways and you have enough content to even start with just one pin! “There has to be automation for me to be convinced to do anything…” At minute 15:35 Stacy and Rachel talk about how you can automate your pins and save time with Tailwind. Rachel shares how she automates everything in her business using Tailwind and Tailwind Tribes. There is no excuse if you don’t have time because you will be surprised how much time you can save and how much you can get done in a little amount of time! Rachel also talks about how she builds her email list and get sign-ups for FREE! They discuss how important it is to know where your traffic is coming from and using those analytics to build more. "It's all women, organizational hacks and recipes..." At 24:09 Rachel shares common Pinterest myths she hears ALL the time! This includes people thinking their business won’t work on Pinterest and how every niche can work even if you are not a blogger or no matter how small your niche is. Rachel says all you have to do is create a pin from your content...that’s it!! If you want even more Pinterest strategy, in person, come hangout with Rachel at She's Building Her Empire Live! If you haven’t already registered yet, make sure to get signed up! If you want to connect with other female entrepreneurs looking to build their relationships, guess where they will be? SBHE Live! Join us in Milwaukee, April 24-26, https://shesbuildingherempire.com/live Join the after party in my free Facebook group to keep the conversation going - https://www.facebook.com/groups/shesbuildingherempire  

Jody Day is an author,  social entrepreneur and the founder of Gateway Women a global friendship and support network for childless women.  She is a founding member at AWOC, (Ageing without Children Collective) and a Fellow in Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School at Cambridge University in the UK.  Jody’s book, Rocking the Life Unexpected: 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfilling Life Without Children is an Amazon bestseller. Jody runs workshops, social events and private sessions for women coming to terms with the life that doesn’t include motherhood as well as speaking out about the issues and prejudices that childless women face. You can find out more about Jody’s work here.   In this episode, Jody shares how she be turning 51 this year and her journey and experience of being a childless woman up until this point in her life.  At 20 years old she had an abortion. She was in a long line of women who have had children at a very young age and her mother had impressed upon her that she needed to live her own life before she should have children.  At 29 she tried to conceive with her then husband. However, by 33-34 she still was not pregnant. By this time she was doing all she could to conceive.  Unfortunately her marriage started to deteriorate. At 38, her husband suggested they try IVF. However she realised that it wouldn’t be right to bring a baby into their marriage. After having a nervous breakdown soon after and many realisations, she decided to divorce her husband. By the time she was 43 and had experienced a few other relationships, she realised that that her opportunity to be a mother had passed. Reflecting on her life and wanting to have a child, Jody realised how obsessed she had been. She admitted that at one point she even was willing to ignore her husband’s addictions because she wanted to have a child so badly. It was a very difficult and challenging time. Realising and accepting the fact that she wouldn’t be a mother was an excruciating and long process. For about 15 years she had the strong feeling of connection within her belly that she put her life on hold and planned her whole life around that feeling. She called this, psychologically nesting. She was preparing this space in her life for the family that was coming. She was living a half-life – it became one-track. It was a massive shock realising that this life would never happen. She went into a profound period of grieving which she wasn’t aware of at the time. Since she couldn’t find the right help for herself at that time, she decided to become a psychotherapist. At first she thought that she couldn’t be a good psychotherapist since she wasn’t a mother but then realised that after going through her experiences she could be a great one. She is in the process of completing her studies.. When she was going through the portion of her class on grief she realised that was what she was going through a few months previously. She wrote down a map of her emotional experience including the emotional experiences of the women she was meeting while she was writing the Gateway Women’s blog and realised that it was a perfect fit. With great relief she realised that: There was a name for what she was experiencing. She wasn’t going crazy. This will be over one day. She compares this grief to losing a parent. Once you lose them, you can’t have another. That’s the same as realising that you can never have a child, you will never have all the “firsts” experiences. The grief also came in the form of alienation from her peer group or how they thought about her because she’s childless. The loss of her identity as a woman. Some of her friends were understanding but it was too painful for her to be around them. She withdrew. People made the most hopeless but well-meaning comments. How do you deal with some of the inappropriate questions or comments? “It depends on who the person is, what the situation is and people are a bit clueless about it but it is still a socially acceptable question.” Some feisty women in her Gateway group have been known to say – usually to strangers – if someone asked “Do you have kids? Why not?” The response, “Well, I didn’t know that we were going to get personal so quickly, so how much do you earn?”  This is a private matter!  Jody found that her answers have changed over time after facing her grief.  There’s a myth that people who don’t have children hate children. Jody says that it couldn’t be farther from the truth. Her response has changed to, “No, I’m just not fortunate enough.” She feels that the culture should probably change to where if someone does (or does not) have children, they should be the first to mention them. People may not be intentionally unkind, they’re just being thoughtless. This is no longer a small subject. 1 in 5 women are turning 45 without having children. 10% of those have made the choice. 10% have some kind of medical infertility or other medical issues that prevent them from having children. 80% are childless by circumstance due to so many reasons at the time of their fertile years. “The really important reason they haven’t had children is because they haven’t gotten pregnant accidentally on purpose.” Social Infertility  is a term that is commonly used now – There are so many women out there in their 30’s and 40’s who want to find a suitable partner but just can’t. Jody feels that there are some important reasons for that. She calls the current generation as the “shock absorber generation” after the sexual revolution because: We have access to the pill.We have access to legalized and safe abortions.We have access to higher education.We have access to executive professions.We have access to fertility treatments.  There has been an increase of women going into the higher professions but we don’t have the same corresponding number of men doing so.  It’s important that we put our situation into the social and economic context of our time. We are living through an extraordinary moment in the history of dating and mating. Can you now see the gifts and benefits having gone through all that experience?  For Jody, not being able to have children really broke her heart. “…broke me but also broke me open in a profound way that has changed me…childlessness broke my heart but grief healed it bigger.”  It has helped her become the woman that she was meant to be. Jody has been able to use her mother’s heart in a different way in the work that she’s doing now. It’s deeply satisfying. She’s comfortable with the idea that she might be single for the rest of her life but there are times that it is difficult. She really loves her life now. “How am I going to fill my life until death?”  Jody understands that grief is a form of love. “We only grieve that which we have loved.” Grief is a relational emotion. It may allow us to love again. “Time does not heal grief, only grieving heals grief.” Grief needs to be related to. The most important thing about grief is it needs to be heard. Steps toward healing from grief: Allow yourself to feel those feelings.Allow yourself to go through the process, don’t try to stop it.There needs to be some kind of dialogue – with anyone.Allow yourself to be vulnerable.Being open and vulnerable allows others to be open and vulnerable. Moving forward, Jody is excited to confirm that her book is going to be republished by Bluebird (PanMacmillan) in the UK to come out for International Women’s Day in March 2016. It’s a revised and expanded version and will be translated into other languages. She was also made a Fellow of Social Innovation at Cambridge University for her work with Gateway Women. This gives her the opportunity to teach the new generation of leaders. These group of women are an extraordinary resource in a culture in desperate need of cause. It’s not a coincidence. Jody feels that this group of women are filling in the gaps, where mothers out there may be too busy raising the next great generation. See here to order Jody’s book Did you enjoy this episode? Do you have any friends or family members that you feel would benefit from this podcast series? Please share.