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Your HR tech is only as good as the process behind it. Most small businesses are running payroll, time tracking, benefits, and onboarding across three to six disconnected tools — the data doesn't talk, nobody owns the whole system, and you're paying for modules that were never turned on.In this series finale, Kerri walks through:The five core functions every HR payroll system should cover — payroll processing, employee records, time and attendance, benefits administration, and HR workflowsHow to audit the tech you already own before you spend a dollar on something new (pull the contract — you're probably paying for modules you never activated)What you actually need at each stage: under 10 employees, 10–30, and 30–100+Why implementation fails — and why the software company isn't going to chase you down to finish itHow to make your benefits broker bring enrollment technology to the table instead of buying it yourselfWhat to understand about PEOs before you sign a co-employment agreementThe five SOPs every small business needs documented, with or without softwareYOUR ACTION ITEM: This week, pull the contract for every people-related tool you pay for and write down four things per tool — what it does, what it costs, who's using it, and whether you're actually using it for what you bought it for. If only one person knows how to run payroll, fix that this month.
Send us Fan MailSomeone praises your work, and before you've even thought about it, you've handed the credit away. “Oh, it was a team effort.” “I got lucky.” “It was nothing, really.”It feels like the humble thing to do, which is exactly why learning how to take credit for your work without bragging is harder than it sounds. Every time you deflect credit that's genuinely yours, you're quietly teaching the people around you that your best work wasn't really yours, and that habit has a real cost when promotion decisions get made.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton breaks down how to take credit for your work without bragging. She explains the difference between bragging and stating a fact, why so many women deflect in the first place, and a simple two-part strategy for owning your contribution while still sharing credit with your team.What You Will LearnThe difference between bragging and stating a fact at work, and why the fear of the first makes women avoid the secondWhy deflecting credit quietly erases the track record your advancement is built onHow to take credit for your work in two parts: own your contribution first, then share credit without erasing yourselfWhat to say when someone praises your work, so you accept it with confidence instead of deflecting or downplayingWho This Is ForThis episode is for women leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who do excellent work but tend to deflect credit and who want to own their contributions with confidence and grace.Your Action StepThe next time someone praises your work, resist the urge to deflect. Offer a simple thank you, followed by one factual sentence about your role. For example: “Thank you. I rebuilt that relationship over the past six months, and I'm glad it paid off.” Then stop talking, and let your contribution stand.Common Questions About Taking Credit at Work1. How do I take credit for my work without sounding arrogant?State your contribution as a fact first, then share credit if you want to. Stating what you did isn't bragging; it's accurate.2. Why do I keep deflecting credit at work?For many women it's an automatic habit, often rooted in a fear of being seen as full of herself or not a team player.3. What should I say when someone praises my work?Say thank you, add one factual sentence about your role, and stop there. Let the contribution stand without downplaying it.AI Prompt (Copy-Paste Ready)Use this prompt to prepare for the next time someone praises your work. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant and answer the questions as they come.I am a [role] in [industry]. When someone praises my work, I tend to deflect the credit or downplay my part. Help me prepare a few ways to receive credit that are accurate and gracious, without bragging.Ask me 3 questions:What is a recent piece of work I was genuinely responsible for?What exactly was my role in it, and what am I tempted to say instead?Who do I most want to understand my actual contribution?Then write:Two or three responses I can use when someone praises my work, each stating my contribution as a fact first, then sharing credit if warranted.Constraints:State the contribution as fact, not inflationNo deflecting language like “it was nothing,” “I got lucky,” or “it was all the team”Keep it warm and gracious, not boastfulAvoid softening language like “just,” “a little,” “kind of,” or “I only”The lines should sound natural and self-assured when read out loudExample (output style)“Thank you. I led the strategy on that project, and I'm proud of how the team brought it to life.”Ready to Go Deeper?If you're ready to stop navigating your leadership growth alone, book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele. Let us talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.Book here: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callAbout Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call
In this episode we'll talk about:Why growth doesn't just require releasing what was bad — it requires releasing what was good but no longer fitsHow the version of you that's leaving quietly holds veto power over the version that's emergingWhy we mistake loyalty to our old identity for integrity — when it's actually resistance to becomingThe specific ways we ask permission from a self that has no authority to give itWhat it looks like to stop negotiating with the past version of yourselfWhat becomes possible when you finally give the emerging version full permission to arriveAnd more…START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges.→ https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play.→ https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
Your life is the sum of your choices. Not one decision.Not one moment.But the daily choices that quietly shape who you become. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black reveals the five choices that ultimately define every life. They may seem ordinary, but together they determine your direction, your influence, and your legacy. The five choices are: How you spend your timeThe attitude you chooseWhat you focus onThe story you tell yourselfWhat you believe about God, yourself, and your purpose Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, Scripture, and leadership principles, Mr. Black explains why our minds are constantly filtering information through deletion, distortion, and generalization—and why the stories we repeat to ourselves eventually become the lives we live. This episode also explores: How your Reticular Activating System (RAS) shapes what you notice and pursueWhy beliefs at the identity level create lasting transformationThe Sovereignty Triangle found in Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, and Ephesians 2:10The difference between living for Survival, Success, or Significance Because success isn’t the highest goal. Significance is. It’s not about what you accumulate. It’s about who you build. It’s not about making a name for yourself. It’s about making a difference in the lives of others. This is an Hour of Power designed to help you examine the choices you’re making today—because today’s choices become tomorrow’s character, and tomorrow’s character becomes your legacy. The time is now. Choose wisely. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Family Reunion That Proved My Healing Was Working with TraciEpisode SummaryHow do you know if your healing is actually working?It's not when you understand your wounds intellectually. It's not when you've read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, or can explain your patterns.Real healing is when you're different in the same situation.In this inspiring client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Traci, a school social worker and longtime member of multiple JJ Flizanes programs, to discuss the profound shifts she's experienced through Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns, Date Your Body, Heal the Mother Wound, and the 8-Week Body Reset.Traci shares how years of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation kept her stuck in cycles of reactivity and exhaustion. Through deep emotional healing work, she began identifying the root causes beneath her patterns and learning how to meet her own needs instead of waiting for others to change.The true test of her transformation came during a recent family reunion—a setting that had historically triggered old wounds, competition for attention, and emotional reactivity. This time, she discovered something powerful: she was different.Instead of reacting, she paused.Instead of seeking validation, she felt secure.Instead of viewing love as scarce, she realized love is multiplied, not divided.This conversation offers a real-life example of what emotional healing looks like in practice and how reclaiming self-trust, self-care, and inner safety can transform every area of life.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Traci moved from chronic fight, flight, freeze, and fawn into greater peace and regulationThe difference between understanding your wounds and actually healing themWhy self-abandonment often hides beneath abandonment woundsHow learning to pause changed her relationships and decision-makingThe role of nervous system regulation in emotional healingWhy more information isn't always the answerHow perfectionism can keep you stuck and disconnected from yourselfWhat it means to become "different in the same situation"The surprising lesson Traci learned at a family reunionHow healing helped her stop taking responsibility for other people's emotionsThe connection between emotional healing, self-care, and physical healthWhy community and accountability accelerate transformationKey TakeawayHealing isn't about getting other people to change.It's about changing your relationship to yourself.When you learn to trust your inner guidance, meet your own needs, and stop abandoning yourself, the situations that once triggered you begin to lose their power. The people around you may not change—but your experience of them does.As Traci beautifully shares, healing helped her realize that love is not a limited resource, that she is worthy exactly as she is, and that peace becomes available when she stops chasing approval and starts turning inward.Resources MentionedFeelings & Needs ListRewiring Your Core Wound PatternsDate Your BodyHeal the Mother Wound8-Week Body Reset3 Steps to Emotional Freedom Workshop http://jjflizanes.com/3stepsApply for Coaching: jjflizanes.com/applyConnect with JJWebsite: jjflizanes.comIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who is tired of coping and ready to create real, lasting change. Healing happens when you become different in the same situation—and that transformation is possible for you too.
The Family Reunion That Proved My Healing Was Working with TraciEpisode SummaryHow do you know if your healing is actually working?It's not when you understand your wounds intellectually. It's not when you've read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, or can explain your patterns.Real healing is when you're different in the same situation.In this inspiring client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Traci, a school social worker and longtime member of multiple JJ Flizanes programs, to discuss the profound shifts she's experienced through Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns, Date Your Body, Heal the Mother Wound, and the 8-Week Body Reset.Traci shares how years of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation kept her stuck in cycles of reactivity and exhaustion. Through deep emotional healing work, she began identifying the root causes beneath her patterns and learning how to meet her own needs instead of waiting for others to change.The true test of her transformation came during a recent family reunion—a setting that had historically triggered old wounds, competition for attention, and emotional reactivity. This time, she discovered something powerful: she was different.Instead of reacting, she paused.Instead of seeking validation, she felt secure.Instead of viewing love as scarce, she realized love is multiplied, not divided.This conversation offers a real-life example of what emotional healing looks like in practice and how reclaiming self-trust, self-care, and inner safety can transform every area of life.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Traci moved from chronic fight, flight, freeze, and fawn into greater peace and regulationThe difference between understanding your wounds and actually healing themWhy self-abandonment often hides beneath abandonment woundsHow learning to pause changed her relationships and decision-makingThe role of nervous system regulation in emotional healingWhy more information isn't always the answerHow perfectionism can keep you stuck and disconnected from yourselfWhat it means to become "different in the same situation"The surprising lesson Traci learned at a family reunionHow healing helped her stop taking responsibility for other people's emotionsThe connection between emotional healing, self-care, and physical healthWhy community and accountability accelerate transformationKey TakeawayHealing isn't about getting other people to change.It's about changing your relationship to yourself.When you learn to trust your inner guidance, meet your own needs, and stop abandoning yourself, the situations that once triggered you begin to lose their power. The people around you may not change—but your experience of them does.As Traci beautifully shares, healing helped her realize that love is not a limited resource, that she is worthy exactly as she is, and that peace becomes available when she stops chasing approval and starts turning inward.Resources MentionedFeelings & Needs ListRewiring Your Core Wound PatternsDate Your BodyHeal the Mother Wound8-Week Body Reset3 Steps to Emotional Freedom Workshop https://jjflizanes.com/3stepsApply for Coaching: jjflizanes.com/applyConnect with JJWebsite: jjflizanes.comIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who is tired of coping and ready to create real, lasting change. Healing happens when you become different in the same situation—and that transformation is possible for you too.
Alissa recently shared a post that said "please be too much," and it went viral, reaching over 2 million people after nearly two years of feeling like her work wasn't getting seen. But this episode isn't really about going viral. It's about what happened in those two quiet years before it, and why the willingness to show up anyway, even when you feel embarrassed, judged, or invisible, is what actually builds confidence and self-trust.For sensitive people, the fear of being seen trying runs deep. Alissa offers two words that changed her life: so what?She shares the stories behind it, from being mocked by people she went to high school with, to an email that hit her most painful insecurity square in the chest, to the six years of unseen work that led to her book deal with Penguin Random House. You don't wait until you feel healed and confident to start. You start, and that's what makes you confident.In this episode, you'll learn:Why "so what?" are two of the most freeing words when you're afraid of being judgedWhat showing up without applause does for your identity and self-trust over timeWhy waiting until you feel fully healed to take action is actually fear and control in disguiseHow saying you want something but never acting on it quietly erodes your trust in yourselfWhat it looks like to treat triggers as stepping stones instead of stop signsThe difference between responding from your sensitive shadow archetype and your sensitive strength archetypeUncover your sneaky internal belief that's stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club
The Family Reunion That Proved My Healing Was Working with TraciEpisode SummaryHow do you know if your healing is actually working?It's not when you understand your wounds intellectually. It's not when you've read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, or can explain your patterns.Real healing is when you're different in the same situation.In this inspiring client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Traci, a school social worker and longtime member of multiple JJ Flizanes programs, to discuss the profound shifts she's experienced through Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns, Date Your Body, Heal the Mother Wound, and the 8-Week Body Reset.Traci shares how years of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation kept her stuck in cycles of reactivity and exhaustion. Through deep emotional healing work, she began identifying the root causes beneath her patterns and learning how to meet her own needs instead of waiting for others to change.The true test of her transformation came during a recent family reunion—a setting that had historically triggered old wounds, competition for attention, and emotional reactivity. This time, she discovered something powerful: she was different.Instead of reacting, she paused.Instead of seeking validation, she felt secure.Instead of viewing love as scarce, she realized love is multiplied, not divided.This conversation offers a real-life example of what emotional healing looks like in practice and how reclaiming self-trust, self-care, and inner safety can transform every area of life.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Traci moved from chronic fight, flight, freeze, and fawn into greater peace and regulationThe difference between understanding your wounds and actually healing themWhy self-abandonment often hides beneath abandonment woundsHow learning to pause changed her relationships and decision-makingThe role of nervous system regulation in emotional healingWhy more information isn't always the answerHow perfectionism can keep you stuck and disconnected from yourselfWhat it means to become "different in the same situation"The surprising lesson Traci learned at a family reunionHow healing helped her stop taking responsibility for other people's emotionsThe connection between emotional healing, self-care, and physical healthWhy community and accountability accelerate transformationKey TakeawayHealing isn't about getting other people to change.It's about changing your relationship to yourself.When you learn to trust your inner guidance, meet your own needs, and stop abandoning yourself, the situations that once triggered you begin to lose their power. The people around you may not change—but your experience of them does.As Traci beautifully shares, healing helped her realize that love is not a limited resource, that she is worthy exactly as she is, and that peace becomes available when she stops chasing approval and starts turning inward.Resources MentionedFeelings & Needs ListRewiring Your Core Wound PatternsDate Your BodyHeal the Mother Wound8-Week Body Reset3 Steps to Emotional Freedom Workshop https://jjflizanes.com/3stepsApply for Coaching: jjflizanes.com/applyConnect with JJWebsite: jjflizanes.comIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who is tired of coping and ready to create real, lasting change. Healing happens when you become different in the same situation—and that transformation is possible for you too.
The Family Reunion That Proved My Healing Was Working with TraciEpisode SummaryHow do you know if your healing is actually working?It's not when you understand your wounds intellectually. It's not when you've read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, or can explain your patterns.Real healing is when you're different in the same situation.In this inspiring client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Traci, a school social worker and longtime member of multiple JJ Flizanes programs, to discuss the profound shifts she's experienced through Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns, Date Your Body, Heal the Mother Wound, and the 8-Week Body Reset.Traci shares how years of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation kept her stuck in cycles of reactivity and exhaustion. Through deep emotional healing work, she began identifying the root causes beneath her patterns and learning how to meet her own needs instead of waiting for others to change.The true test of her transformation came during a recent family reunion—a setting that had historically triggered old wounds, competition for attention, and emotional reactivity. This time, she discovered something powerful: she was different.Instead of reacting, she paused.Instead of seeking validation, she felt secure.Instead of viewing love as scarce, she realized love is multiplied, not divided.This conversation offers a real-life example of what emotional healing looks like in practice and how reclaiming self-trust, self-care, and inner safety can transform every area of life.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Traci moved from chronic fight, flight, freeze, and fawn into greater peace and regulationThe difference between understanding your wounds and actually healing themWhy self-abandonment often hides beneath abandonment woundsHow learning to pause changed her relationships and decision-makingThe role of nervous system regulation in emotional healingWhy more information isn't always the answerHow perfectionism can keep you stuck and disconnected from yourselfWhat it means to become "different in the same situation"The surprising lesson Traci learned at a family reunionHow healing helped her stop taking responsibility for other people's emotionsThe connection between emotional healing, self-care, and physical healthWhy community and accountability accelerate transformationKey TakeawayHealing isn't about getting other people to change.It's about changing your relationship to yourself.When you learn to trust your inner guidance, meet your own needs, and stop abandoning yourself, the situations that once triggered you begin to lose their power. The people around you may not change—but your experience of them does.As Traci beautifully shares, healing helped her realize that love is not a limited resource, that she is worthy exactly as she is, and that peace becomes available when she stops chasing approval and starts turning inward.Resources MentionedFeelings & Needs ListRewiring Your Core Wound PatternsDate Your BodyHeal the Mother Wound8-Week Body Reset3 Steps to Emotional Freedom Workshop https://jjflizanes.com/3stepsApply for Coaching: jjflizanes.com/applyConnect with JJWebsite: jjflizanes.comIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who is tired of coping and ready to create real, lasting change. Healing happens when you become different in the same situation—and that transformation is possible for you too.
The Family Reunion That Proved My Healing Was Working with TraciEpisode SummaryHow do you know if your healing is actually working?It's not when you understand your wounds intellectually. It's not when you've read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, or can explain your patterns.Real healing is when you're different in the same situation.In this inspiring client spotlight episode, JJ sits down with Traci, a school social worker and longtime member of multiple JJ Flizanes programs, to discuss the profound shifts she's experienced through Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns, Date Your Body, Heal the Mother Wound, and the 8-Week Body Reset.Traci shares how years of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation kept her stuck in cycles of reactivity and exhaustion. Through deep emotional healing work, she began identifying the root causes beneath her patterns and learning how to meet her own needs instead of waiting for others to change.The true test of her transformation came during a recent family reunion—a setting that had historically triggered old wounds, competition for attention, and emotional reactivity. This time, she discovered something powerful: she was different.Instead of reacting, she paused.Instead of seeking validation, she felt secure.Instead of viewing love as scarce, she realized love is multiplied, not divided.This conversation offers a real-life example of what emotional healing looks like in practice and how reclaiming self-trust, self-care, and inner safety can transform every area of life.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Traci moved from chronic fight, flight, freeze, and fawn into greater peace and regulationThe difference between understanding your wounds and actually healing themWhy self-abandonment often hides beneath abandonment woundsHow learning to pause changed her relationships and decision-makingThe role of nervous system regulation in emotional healingWhy more information isn't always the answerHow perfectionism can keep you stuck and disconnected from yourselfWhat it means to become "different in the same situation"The surprising lesson Traci learned at a family reunionHow healing helped her stop taking responsibility for other people's emotionsThe connection between emotional healing, self-care, and physical healthWhy community and accountability accelerate transformationKey TakeawayHealing isn't about getting other people to change.It's about changing your relationship to yourself.When you learn to trust your inner guidance, meet your own needs, and stop abandoning yourself, the situations that once triggered you begin to lose their power. The people around you may not change—but your experience of them does.As Traci beautifully shares, healing helped her realize that love is not a limited resource, that she is worthy exactly as she is, and that peace becomes available when she stops chasing approval and starts turning inward.Resources MentionedFeelings & Needs ListRewiring Your Core Wound PatternsDate Your BodyHeal the Mother Wound8-Week Body Reset3 Steps to Emotional Freedom Workshop https://jjflizanes.com/3steps Apply for Coaching: jjflizanes.com/applyConnect with JJWebsite: jjflizanes.comIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who is tired of coping and ready to create real, lasting change. Healing happens when you become different in the same situation—and that transformation is possible for you too.
What happens when you're building something that looks right but feels completely wrong?In this episode of The Higher Self, Danny Morel gets radically honest about why he walked away from the traditional podcast format — the interviews, the cameras, the performance — and what it cost him to finally stop forcing it. This is the story behind the new season, told in Danny's most unfiltered voice yet.But this episode isn't just about a podcast. It's about the moment every person faces when they know what they're supposed to do — and still can't step into it. When you're close to your power but something keeps holding you back. When life keeps sending you mirrors showing you exactly where you're still disconnected from your authentic truth.In this episode you'll learn:Why performing for others keeps you from ever being truly seenHow the people and situations that use you are actually mirrors you called in yourselfWhat it really means to ask God to bring you back to your power — and what happens nextHow to stop living from fear and finally show up as who you actually areReady to go deeper in person? Join Danny at Awaken and experience this transformation live.
We need to talk about what you actually believe about love. Not what you think you believe, what's quietly running the show underneath all of it. Because I've watched so many women do the work, read the books, listen to all the podcasts (maybe even this one), and still stay stuck. And a lot of the time? It comes down to the beliefs they've never once questioned.After a decade of doing this work, coaching hundreds of women, and being in my own healthy marriage, I'm sharing the five relationship beliefs I'm doubling down on, even the ones that are going to make some of you want to unfollow me. I'm okay with that.Inside this episode:Why your soulmate doesn't exist yet and why that's actually the best news you've ever heardThe real reason codependency is repelling the love you want (and what's magnetic instead)Why closure is a lie you've been telling yourself and how to finally give it to yourselfWhat monogamy and the spark actually have in common — and why you're probably blaming the wrong thingThe cultural narrative about men that I think is quietly working against your healingSome of these will land. Some might sting a little. All of them are things I wish someone had said to me years ago, before I spent way too long holding onto beliefs that were keeping me stuck in the same painful patterns.Come with an open mind and let's get into it.
Everyone's talking about Voicemails for Isabelle as a love story but I believe the real reason it's resonating so deeply has nothing to do with romance.In this episode, we're exploring the deeper spiritual message behind the film: emotional safety.Together, we'll unpack why so many women have been conditioned to mistake intensity for love, how our nervous systems shape the relationships we attract, and why true healing begins when we stop chasing chaos and start choosing peace.Whether you've seen the movie or not, this conversation is an invitation to reflect on the kind of love you're creating in your own life... starting with the relationship you have with yourself.We'll explore:Why emotional safety is more transformative than chemistryHow childhood patterns can influence the partners we chooseThe difference between healing and fixing yourselfWhat it means to embody feminine energy rooted in peace, presence, and self-trustWhy your spiritual journey is really about remembering who you are—not becoming someone elseIf you're ready to move beyond survival mode and create a life grounded in alignment, self-worth, and authentic connection, this episode is for you.✨ If this conversation speaks to your heart, I'd love to invite you to continue the journey with me inside one of my transformational retreats or my mastermind community. You'll find all the details in the show notes or DM me on Instagram. Resources from today's episode Work with PhiLearn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here.Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life.Message Phi on InstagramEmail PhiPlay Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community)
In this episode we'll talk about:Why fruit is not what most people think it isWhat scripture actually means when it talks about the fruit of the SpiritHow real fruit shows up in someone's daily behavior — not their public presentationWhy fruit cannot be performed... only livedHow recognizing fruit in others requires cultivating it in yourselfWhat your spirit knows about someone long before your mind can explain itAnd more… START HERE…→ Join The Niche Is You® — my Substack (20K+) — Weekly essays, the full workshop library, the private community + the Quarterly Challenges. → https://mattgottesman.substack.com/aboutNEW HERE…→ 6 Days to Clarity Workshop — clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play. → https://mattgottesman.com/reverse-engineer-your-life (FREE)CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ TikTok — @mattgottesman→ YouTube — @mattgottesmanRESOURCES…→ Write • Design • Build — my Content Creator Studio & OS masterclass (Included when you join my Substack) — Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & income — CLICK HERE→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Apparel — thenicheisyou.comOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN
"I was afraid coaching would reveal the real blocker was me."Most founders never say that out loud, but Natalia Scheidegger had the courage to face that and overcome it.Natalia's business was growing and she was hitting milestones, but she sensed she was capable of more, and decided to find out.This episode is about what it takes to close the gap between the founder you are and the one your business needs you to become to achieve your dreams.Topics Covered:Why the narrative "I'm being held back by X" is almost always a lie you're telling yourselfWhat it actually costs to keep hiding behind hope instead of demanding an answer from yourselfThe weekly accountability structure that makes the difference between good intentions and real changeConnect with Natalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-scheidegger/*Get the "Elite Performance" book at https://itamarmarani.com/book/If you're ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/
Ever compared yourself to someone else? This episode is for you. In this episode Kayla breaks down why we compare ourselves to others on a biological level & how to prove comparison untrue. Kayla gives you details on how staying in comparison can create physical symptoms on the body, and can keep you further and further from your true Soul's calling. But what if we flip that and use it as power?Today you'll hear tangible tips on how to actually stop the comparison loop as well as:Energetic laws that show us how special we areTools to upgrade your internal self image & feelings about yourselfWhat would happen in you actually had other people's livesHow to stop giving away your own Soul's purpose & energy to other people's circumstancesWays to boost your self image, self love, energetic field, and soul path And so much more… For even more advanced work: Get instant access to our most recent free webinar: hereJoin The Monthly Membership Community: hereApply to work 1:1 with Kayla: here
If the number on the scale has been your primary way of knowing whether things are going well with food, this episode is for you. A conversation with a new client, who is literally a scientist, sparked something I knew I had to bring to the podcast.You can be making real progress, feeling calmer around food, binging less, feeling more connected, and still find yourself on the scale waiting for the number to confirm what you're already experiencing. And when it doesn't? All that real progress disappears.In this episode, I talk about why the scale is measuring the wrong thing entirely, what it actually means to track success in your relationship with food, and what I've seen in my own experience when a number became the thing I was chasing.What You'll Discover:Why chasing a number keeps you in monitoring mode rather than in connection with yourselfWhat the scale can't measure and why that data matters more than the numberMy own experience with using the scale as a measure of control, and what I can see now that I couldn't thenWhat to do with the scale if you're not ready to put it away entirelyIf you've ever felt like you were making progress, only to have the scale talk you out of it, this episode will give you a different way to measure what's actually happening.If you want to know what it would look like to explore this with support, schedule a Breakthrough Call today.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.
In this episode, I'm joined by Marley Rose Harris, founder of the Higher Self app and creator of the Clear the Fear method.I wanted to speak to Marley because I was interested in how she works with fear. Where it starts, how it gets stored, and why it can keep showing up in decisions around money, love, work, safety and self-worth.Marley's life changed after losing her dad to suicide. That loss sent her into a lot of grief, but also into trying to understand what actually helps people heal. Over time, that became the work she now does with limiting beliefs, subconscious patterns and the stories people keep living from, often without realising it.We talk about Clear the Fear, self-trust, emotional safety, family, money, and the strange ways fear can keep us attached to lives we say we do not want. Marley also walks me through one of my own money ceilings in real time, which was slightly confronting, but probably useful.This is a conversation about fear, but really it is about what sits underneath it.Episode HighlightsMarley's work with the Clear the Fear methodHow fear can show up in money, love, work, safety and self-worthLosing her dad to suicide and how grief changed the direction of her lifeWhy Marley became interested in limiting beliefs and subconscious patternsThe stories we carry without realising they are shaping our livesWhy fear often comes back to a lack of safetyBuilding self-trust and learning to feel safe within yourselfWhat happens when you stop running from a feeling and actually let yourself feel itHow old beliefs can create ceilings around what we allow ourselves to receiveMarley walking me through one of my own money ceilings in real timeThe link between pain, pleasure and the choices we keep makingWhy family, friendship and feeling at home matter more than Marley once realisedChapters00:00 Marley on money, family and what really matters00:48 Meet Marley Rose Harris03:12 Marley's story and choosing a different path06:58 Losing her dad and beginning to heal12:38 Scarcity, abundance and changing old beliefs15:03 Why fear often comes back to safety20:43 Self-trust and creating safety within yourself31:04 How Clear the Fear works41:03 The stories we carry without realising it54:08 Pain, pleasure, money and what we move towardsGuest Bio Marley Rose Harris is the CEO and founder of Higher Self and creator of the Clear the Fear method. Her work focuses on subconscious reprogramming, limiting beliefs, fear, self-worth, money, relationships and the patterns that keep people stuck. Through the Higher Self app, Marley offers tools including hypnosis, meditations, affirmations, NLP, Clear the Fear and Neuro-Linking, designed to help people work with the beliefs and fears underneath the surface. She also works with clients through mentorship, combining subconscious reprogramming, emotional clearing and coaching. In this episode, Marley shares how grief, healing and her own experience of rebuilding her life shaped the work she does today.https://www.marleyrose.ca/About BountifullBountifull is a wellbeing and personal growth podcast exploring what it means to live a bountiful life through stories of joy, resilience, creativity and connection.Each episode features interesting people from diverse backgrounds sharing ideas, experiences and practical wisdom for living with more meaning, courage and joy.https://www.bountifullworld.com/
Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 209 - "How you can microdose supportive discomfort to build your capacity for it" is now LIVE!Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuideMost of us do not like being uncomfortable and will do whatever we can to avoid it. What if we told you the path to comfort often lies in being uncomfortable. Tune in to today's episode where we discuss how to build our capacity for supportive discomfort and find out how microdosing discomfort can actually help us to create more of what we want in life.In this episode we cover:The seasons are changing...ours not the weatherThe comfort we want to be focusing on and whyWhat we mean when we say microdose discomfortIdentifying the needs that are up when we are uncomfortableHow we can begin microdosing discomfortMicrodosing discomfort in your relationshipsChoosing the right people to microdose withClearing niggles with others and yourselfWhat to consider before microdosing discomfortAcknowledging the discomfortComing out on the other side of microdosing discomfortThe role our nervous system plays in microdosingWhen we're on the receiving end of the uncomfortable conversationEpisode References:The episode on supportive discomfort - Episode 188 - What is supportive discomfort?The episode on unsupportive discomfort - Episode 189 - Why it's not always helpful to get comfortable with being uncomfortableThe clearing niggles episode - Episode 61 - Friendship Series: Clearing NigglesThe shoulda, woulda, coulda episode - Episode 208 - Shoulda, woulda, coulda down the shame spiralThe gremlin episode - Episode 199 - Do you have an inner Gremlin? Are you feeding it without realizing?The episode about the relationship orbits - Episode 17 - Apology Series: What to do when you're waiting for an apology that will never comePodcast Episode guide and full show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuideFind our website and connect with us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/theuniversalneeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mensimah's Round Table: Conversations with Women of Power and Grace
There are seasons in life when everything feels like too much—but what if that pressure isn't here to break you?In this episode of The Round Table, we explore the quiet but powerful truth that overwhelm is often a signal for change. Through personal reflection and honest conversation, we unpack what it really means to “choose yourself”—not in a dramatic, life-altering way, but in the small, everyday moments that shape your life.In This Episode, We Explore:Why feeling overwhelmed may actually be a sign of growthThe moment you realize no one is coming to rescue you—and why that's empoweringHow choosing yourself begins in small, almost invisible decisionsThe subtle signs you're ready for a new chapterHow your relationships shift when you stop abandoning yourselfWhat it means to move from pressure into clarity and personal power.A Moment to Reflect:Where in your life are you still holding everything together… at the cost of yourself?Guided Practice Included:A short heart-centered meditation to reconnect with your inner power and release pressure.Mantra from This Episode:I am a woman of power and grace.If This Resonated:This conversation is an invitation to look at pressure differently—not as something to escape, but as something that might be guiding you back to yourself.Share this episode with someone who may be quietly carrying too much. You're not alone in this—and neither are they.Dr. Mensimah ShabazzJoin us in empowering one million women worldwide to embrace their strength and grace. Together, let's declare our identities as women of power and inspire one another to shine! ♥️Want to go deeper?I offer 1:1 transformational coaching, sacred space-holding, and intuitive mentorship for women ready to embody their highest path. Schedule a 30-minute consultation: https://www.mensimah.com/harmony-consult or send Email to: agapect@mensimah.com.Subscribe: Join our Reflective/Inner Work Platform "Compose A New Narrative" at: https:www.patreon.com/mensimahshabazzphd orhttps://substack.com/@drmensimahshabazzContact Links:Website: https://www.mensimah.comInstagram: @mensimahshabazzphdYouTube: @mensimahsroundtableShop: https://shop.mensimah.comRegister as a Guest on PodMatch- for Round Table Conversations: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/mrtDonations:https://mensimahs-round-table.captiva...https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MRTPo...
In episode 352 of Beyond Limits, Liv sits down with Danielle Amos—The Mystic Millionaire Mentor and protégé of Bob Proctor—to unpack the real reason your income isn't expanding… even when you're doing all the “right” things.Danielle Amos is a transformational teacher and guide for ambitious, high-performing women ready to unlock their full potential and achieve extraordinary success. She blends timeless wisdom, energetic mastery, and mindset science to help women shift from feeling stuck and overwhelmed… to embodying abundance and confidently pursuing their highest goals.Her work bridges the mystical and the practical, where spirituality meets self-image, and alignment becomes the foundation for lasting wealth, purpose, and power.Inside this episode:⚡ Why your income is a direct reflection of your self-imageThe shift from external blame to radical responsibility—and how it changes everything
In this episode of the Unbound Writer's Club, Nicola's in conversation with author Kate Mayor. Join them as they discuss Kate's recently released book, All the Parts it Takes – a novel about “a woman who's been driving forward for so long, she's lost connection to herself”. It's the story of “what happens when a woman stops performing her own life and starts, slowly, to choose it”.In this Episode:What in particular makes Kate an unbound writer?Writing from a place that feels really trueHow did Kate get started writing her book in the first place?You don't have to have all the answersGiving yourself permission to get startedExpressing the creative side of yourselfWhat has Kate liberated herself from?There are a million ways to write a novel – you can invent your ownWhat was the process like as Kate's story came through and evolved?Not forcing the process, and giving your book spaceWhat surprised Kate along the way as the story came through?The books we write become medicine for usWhat fears or doubts came up for Kate, and how did she move through them?How did Kate find the audiobook process?Did Kate consider writing a non-fiction book?What advice would Kate give someone with an idea bubbling?Links:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Kate Mayor on her website or LinkedIn.Purchase Kate's book here or via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We'd love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.
Have you ever made the decision…you know you're not going back…and yet your body still reacts like you're in danger?That moment—when your mind is clear but your body isn't—is where so many high-achieving women start to question themselves.In this episode, we break down why your nervous system hasn't caught up to the decision you've already made and how this has nothing to do with weakness, confusion, or being “stuck.”You'll learn:Why your body still reacts after you've chosen yourselfWhat a conditioned nervous system response actually isThe hidden pattern that keeps pulling you back into old dynamicsA simple somatic practice to interrupt the pattern in real timeHow self-trust is rebuilt through the body—not just mindsetThis isn't about forcing yourself to “move on” or think differently.It's about understanding what your body is doing… and learning how to meet yourself there.Because when you understand this, everything shifts.✨ The Rewire Moment:Your body isn't betraying you.It's running a program that once kept you safe—and you're now in the process of rewriting it.If this resonates and you're ready to go deeper, I invite you to explore my Self-Loyalty Mentorship—a high-touch experience where I support you through this exact process of rewiring your nervous system and rebuilding self-trust from within.
Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 350 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm joined by guest Art Blanchford to explore the journey from workaholism and people-pleasing into recovery, purpose, and spiritual alignment.Art shares his experience as a high-achieving corporate executive who spent decades in constant motion—running multi-billion dollar companies and staying in a cycle of overwork. When the pandemic forced everything to stop, it exposed what was really going on underneath. Through Workaholics Anonymous, he began learning how to let go of control and reconnect with himself.Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:How workaholism can be socially rewarded while quietly disconnecting you from yourselfWhat happens when constant busyness stops and you're left with what's underneathWhat recovery in Workaholics Anonymous looks like and why many people don't recognize this patternThe shift from people-pleasing into a life guided by purpose and spiritualityWhat it really means to “let go and let God” in a practical wayThis conversation is a reminder that recovery isn't just about changing behavior—it's about reconnecting to yourself and creating a life that feels aligned instead of driven.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/Feeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here: https://higherpowercc.com/drain/CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session
Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 350 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm joined by guest Art Blanchford to explore the journey from workaholism and people-pleasing into recovery, purpose, and spiritual alignment.Art shares his experience as a high-achieving corporate executive who spent decades in constant motion—running multi-billion dollar companies and staying in a cycle of overwork. When the pandemic forced everything to stop, it exposed what was really going on underneath. Through Workaholics Anonymous, he began learning how to let go of control and reconnect with himself.Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:How workaholism can be socially rewarded while quietly disconnecting you from yourselfWhat happens when constant busyness stops and you're left with what's underneathWhat recovery in Workaholics Anonymous looks like and why many people don't recognize this patternThe shift from people-pleasing into a life guided by purpose and spiritualityWhat it really means to “let go and let God” in a practical wayThis conversation is a reminder that recovery isn't just about changing behavior—it's about reconnecting to yourself and creating a life that feels aligned instead of driven.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/Feeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here: https://higherpowercc.com/drain/CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session
Send us Fan MailNathalie and Amanda go beneath the speaker and the frameworks to the private, unscripted territory of grief. In this episode, we coverWhat it costs to hold it together when falling apart isn't an optionThe parts of the story that resist being turned into a growth toolThe difference between resilience as armour and resilience as a path back to yourselfWhat genuine support actually looks like in the darkest hoursWhere grief still lives in the body today, and how to tend to itAbout our guestAmanda Anderson is a keynote speaker, trauma survivor, and mental health advocate with over 17 years of experience working in NLP, resilience, and real-world mental health. Her credentials are not academic — they are lived. Her brother was murdered. Her sister and father died of terminal illness. She survived a stroke, divorce, and sustained frontline trauma exposure. From that wreckage, she built a body of work that helps high-functioning, resilient people, the ones who have always been "the strong one", stop merely surviving and consciously rebuild something fierce and true.Her work sits at the intersection of trauma, grief, and identity. Through keynotes and writing, she gives language to the experiences people have been carrying silently for years. She doesn't offer surface-level motivation. She offers permission to stop pretending you were never hurt, and to choose, deliberately, what you build next.Resources mentionedwww.amanda-anderson.com.aulinkedin.com/in/amandakandersonSupport the show
Awaken & Manifest Your Best Life: A Spiritual Awakening Podcast
JOIN THE MIND-BODY RITUAL CHALLENGE NOW: https://www.theawakenedstate.net/challenge/Have you ever wondered what life actually feels like on the other side of the work? Not the Pinterest-quote version — the real, lived, body-level experience of being regulated, trusting your intuition, and finally having a spiritual practice that holds?In the final episode of the Reconnect Live Series, we bring it all the way home.We spent Day 1 naming the disconnection and understanding why so many spiritually aware women feel dysregulated, scattered, and stuck in survival mode. Day 2 we explored what your body, soul, and mind are actually asking for — and why most practices fail because they only speak to one of those layers.Today is the return.In this episode we cover:What your life actually looks and feels like after 30 to 60 days of consistent nervous system regulation — the real shifts, not the highlight reelHow a strengthened intuition changes your daily decisions, your relationships, and your relationship with yourselfWhat focused intention does to your mind — and why it's the piece that finally makes your spiritual goals feel achievable instead of aspirationalThe real reasons you've been inconsistent with your practice — and why it has nothing to do with discipline or commitmentThe most common emotional and mental roadblocks that keep spiritually aware women stuck in the starting-over cycleWhat it means to truly commit to a spiritual practice — and what becomes possible when you doWhy an accountability-based challenge environment accelerates transformation faster than going it aloneEverything inside the Mind-Body Ritual Challenge — and why the structure, community, and daily ritual practice work together to create lasting changeThis episode is for the woman who knows something needs to shift. Who has started over enough times to stop trusting herself. Who can feel that a more regulated, intuitive, spiritually grounded version of her is possible — but hasn't found the container that makes it stick yet.That container exists. And this episode is your introduction to it.The Mind-Body Ritual Challenge is open April 25th through May 1st — 30 days of daily body, soul, and mindset rituals with accountability, community, and coaching support to help you build the practice that finally holds.Join at https://www.theawakenedstate.net/challenge/ before the door closes May 1st.
Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.In this episode, Coach Ken sits down with Lisa Katzenberger to explore what it really looks like to rebuild trust as a T1D parent. Lisa shares her personal journey navigating the emotional challenges that come with being a diabetes caregiver, and her perspective of navigating motherhood to a T1D child. Lisa is also an author and shares her journey in telling the story of how insulin was created - It Belongs to the World: Frederick Banting and the Discovery of Insulin.
If you've ever thought, “Why can I not get my life together when it comes to time?”—you are absolutely not alone.This conversation felt like such a breath of fresh air because we're not talking about rigid schedules, perfect planners, or waking up at 5am (thank goodness). Instead, we're digging into what actually works for real moms with real lives… you know, the kind where kids interrupt everything and plans fall apart before lunch.I had so much fun hearing about Anna's real-life experiences in the professional world, SO different than my life, and wait until you hear what we both have in common when it comes to being POOR at time management! I couldn't believe her confession about getting in trouble at work for a time-related issue…What I love most is that Anna brings so much grace and practicality to this topic. She doesn't expect perfection; and honestly, that might be the most freeing part of all.In this episode, you'll learn:Why time management isn't really about your planner (and what actually matters instead)A simple “mind sweep” method to instantly reduce overwhelm and clear your mental clutterHow to figure out what actually deserves your time (and what you can let go of)Practical ways to involve your kids so you're not doing everything yourselfWhat to do when your plans fall apart (because… they will)A simple framework to handle those chaotic, stressful moments without spiralingIf you've been feeling scattered, behind, or just plain overwhelmed, this episode is going to meet you right where you are, and give you a few doable steps to move forward.Resources We Mention for Time Management for MomsGet Anna's Blueprint to Balance hereBuy Anna's book, Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity on Amazon or Bookshop.orgWhen we talk about being an “upholder” or a “rebel,” that's from Gretchen Rubin's book The Four Tendencies.Learn more from my interview with Megan Sumrell about managing your time, and check out her TOP program for a free training on getting your life together!Check out the cookbook FOR kids, BY kids at kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr. Get four free life skills workshops now at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/skillsKitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about a coping tool deeply woven into first responder culture: dark humor (Amazon Affiliate). For years, it creates connection, diffuses tension, and helps process the unthinkable. But what happens when it stops working? This episode explores the moment when laughter no longer relieves pressure, jokes feel hollow, and the emotional weight underneath begins to surface. It's not a failure of resilience—it's often a sign your nervous system is ready for a different level of processing and healing.
In this powerful episode of the Mothers Who Know Podcast, hosted by Karen Broadhead, we explore how to stay grounded in truth, reclaim your personal strength, and find lasting joy—even in life's most difficult transitions. When life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or emotionally heavy, it's easy to get stuck in fear, shame, or self-doubt. But what if those moments are actually opportunities to grow stronger, think differently, and reconnect with what matters most?In this episode, you'll learn:How to navigate emotional and life transitions without losing yourselfWhat it means to “stay by the tree” and stay rooted in truth and hopeHow thoughts influence feelings—and how to break negative mental cyclesThe concept of “owning your field” and taking back personal responsibility with peace, not pressureHow to let go of control and lean into grace, agency, and growthThis episode is especially for mothers supporting children through challenges like anxiety, depression, or other difficult behaviors—and who want to show up with strength, clarity, and love.Mothers Who Know is a community where women support one another in overcoming challenges, strengthening families, and living with purpose. The podcast reflects principles of faith, personal growth, and intentional living.
Most people want an extraordinary life… while offering ordinary effort.That's the disconnect.In this episode, Kellan Fluckiger dismantles the illusion that you can receive excellence from life while giving it mediocrity in return. If you're stuck, frustrated, or feeling like life isn't delivering—this is the wake-up call you didn't know you needed.This conversation is a powerful continuation of the journey from the swamp to the meadow—a shift from learned helplessness and victim mindset into fierce life ownership, radical excellence, and a deep passion for service.You'll discover why excellence isn't about perfection or performance—but about integrity, coherence, discipline, and the courage to go all in.If you've been playing small, cutting corners, or waiting for the world to change first… this episode will challenge you to become the standard.Key Takeaways:The difference between mediocrity and radical excellenceWhy most people resist going all inThe hidden cost of cutting corners and breaking promises to yourselfWhat true excellence actually means (beyond performance and appearances)The concept of coherence: aligning your words, values, and actionsWhy discipline—not talent—is the price of excellenceHow fear of judgment keeps people stuck in mediocrityThe connection between radical excellence and inner peaceWhy service is a natural result of growth and transformationHow living in the “meadow” creates purpose, prosperity, and joyThe leadership responsibility to embody—not perform—excellence
The Art of Showing Up: Showing Up for Yourself What does it actually mean to show up for yourself? In this final episode of The Art of Showing Up series, we turn inward and explore the most important relationship you have - the one you have with yourself. Showing up for yourself isn't about perfection, productivity, or trying harder. It's about being present and engaged in your own life instead of avoiding it. It's about being emotionally available to yourself, taking responsibility without shame, and rebuilding trust after you've let yourself down. We also look at the ways self-criticism and old patterns pull you backward and how small, consistent actions can move you forward again. From dating yourself and testing what you truly want, to becoming more mindful of your thoughts and environment, this episode invites you to define what showing up for yourself looks like in your life. If you've ever felt disappointed in your own actions or struggled to follow through, this conversation will help you return to yourself with clarity, accountability, and presence. Reflection questions are included to support deeper awareness and practical change. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives. Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Do you want to work with Priscilla on reaching for your something better? Check out the upcoming programs and services designed to help you through life transitions, reach your goals and become the more empowered version of yourself. https://healinginharmonycenter.com/ Work with Priscilla Do you like what you hear? Are you interested in learning how to coach others from a more spiritual and soul-centered approach? Check out the Spiritual Counselor Certificate Program: Foundations coming up on March 13, 14 and 15, 2026. It's one weekend with Priscilla to learn, grow and get yourself in alignment so that you can be of service to others, without taking on their energy.
In this episode of the B2B Marketing Excellence & AI Podcast, Donna Peterson discusses a growing leadership issue inside companies using AI.Many teams are increasing speed. Fewer are defining direction.AI accelerates output, but without documented guardrails, it can quietly amplify misalignment across departments. When messaging, tone, and strategy drift, trust weakens, especially in long sales cycle B2B environments.Using a practical analogy from Olympic Super-G skiing, Donna explains why leaders must define the boundaries that keep teams aligned and moving efficiently toward the same goal.In This Episode:Why AI increases both speed and riskHow unclear direction creates internal driftThe leadership cost of repeating yourselfWhat true AI guardrails includeWhy monthly AI alignment meetings are essentialThe risk of layering new tools without structureHow shared templates improve consistencyThe connection between alignment and trustKey Leadership Insight:If you are repeating tone, mission, or positioning guidance across departments, it may not be a personnel issue. It may be a documentation issue.AI amplifies whatever structure exists.Without guardrails, inconsistency scales faster.With guardrails, trust compounds.Practical Action Steps. After listening, consider:Writing your company's WHY in one clear paragraph.Defining your tone in five specific words.Reviewing whether current AI outputs reflect that tone.Evaluating whether your team is aligned around shared templates.Scheduling a monthly AI alignment discussion if one does not exist.If this conversation resonates, the full episode provides detailed examples and implementation guidance you can apply immediately. Listen to the complete episode to understand how to build AI guardrails that protect your mission and strengthen long-term growth.If your organization is ready to bring structure and clarity to your AI implementation, we would welcome the opportunity to work with your leadership team. *** Reach out to dpeterson@worldinnovators.comif you'd like help building a marketing strategy that builds relationships and/or AI training for individuals or full teams.*** Visit www.worldinnovators.comfor more resources on building stronger marketing and leadership strategies.*** Subscribe to the B2B Marketing Excellence & AI Podcast for weekly insights into marketing, leadership, and the future of AI.
Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episodeIf you've been podcasting for a while and you're doing all the “right” things—but your show still feels heavier than it should—this episode is for you. In this short bonus trailer, I'm sharing what I see all the time with smart, capable mom podcasters who are consistent, invested, and showing up… yet still feel like they're carrying their podcast alone. Not because they're doing it wrong, but because podcasting was never meant to be done in isolation.This episode introduces a two-week bonus mini series focused on what it actually looks like to be supported behind the mic. No hype. No pressure to work harder. Just honest conversations to help you decide what kind of support you truly need (if any) so your podcast can feel lighter, clearer, and more sustainable.In this bonus mini series, we'll talk about:Why DIY podcasting eventually stops working for many mom podcastersWhat's really holding your show back (and it's not consistency)The hidden cost of doing everything yourselfWhat one-on-one podcast strategy and production support actually looks likeHow to know when you're ready for support without giving up controlEach episode is short, honest, and designed to help you gain clarity, momentum, and relief behind the mic. The first episode is live now so once you finish listening to this, go ahead and tune in.Need support with your podcast?Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories.Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch and management services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here.Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!
Self-love doesn't come from mantras or mirror affirmations. It comes from how you show up for yourself when no one's watching.In this Valentine's episode, we're diving into what self-love really means. Because you don't need another reminder to “love your body”. You need the tools to build self-trust and self-respect, the real foundations of confidence, consistency, and long-term change.Whether you're tired of self-sabotage, constantly breaking promises to yourself, or feeling stuck in a body you're at war with, this episode will help you connect with the version of you who knows she can follow through.Inside this episode:Why self-love is built, not foundThe difference between self-trust and self-respect (and why both matter)How to rebuild trust when you've broken promises to yourselfWhat self-respect looks like in your habits and choicesDaily actions to feel more grounded, confident, and proud of how you show upHow to stop waiting to feel good and start acting in alignment with who you want to beTools & Resources Mentioned:Not Another Diet Book — A no-BS guide to food freedom, mindset shifts, and building consistency that lasts https://www.amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B0B45Q4CLH/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1656499379&sr=8-1Book a 1:1 Coaching Session — Personalized strategy + support for your next chapterhttps://www.heathermaio.com/coaching-options
Early-stage multifamily investing feels productive—analyzing deals, studying markets, talking to brokers—but none of that replaces income. In this Multifamily Brief, Brian breaks down the exact path he would follow if he had to start over from zero, including what he would stop doing immediately and where he would focus instead. If you're serious about building real momentum—not just consuming content—the deeper conversations happen inside the Tribe of Titans multifamily investing community, where investors work through real deals together with live discussion and direct support. Learn more at thetribeoftitans.com. What You'll Learn In this episode, Brian challenges several assumptions that quietly stall aspiring investors, including:Why chasing “passive income” early creates false expectationsThe hidden cost of trying to do everything yourselfWhat actually replaces income before cash flow ever doesWhy capital is the constraint—even for experienced operatorsHow momentum is built before credibility feels earned Drawing from his own experience replacing his income in three years while working a full-time job—and raising capital across multiple deals—Brian explains why focusing on capital first creates leverage that everything else depends on. He also shares how shifting this focus earlier would have materially changed his trajectory. About the Host:Brian Briscoe is an apartment investor, operator, and founder of Streamline Capital, focused on acquiring and operating multifamily properties in the greater Salt Lake City metro. He hosts the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast, where he shares operator-level insights and real-world decision frameworks for aspiring multifamily investors.If this Multifamily Brief helped you think differently, there's a lot more where that came from. Inside the Tribe of Titans, we go deeper on these same topics every week, applying them to real deals and answering questions live. If you're serious about building momentum instead of just consuming content, that's where you belong. Visit thetribeoftitans.com to learn more.****Capital Raising Course Starting on February 5****Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.netMeet weekly with Brian over a 10-week period to learn how to consistently raise millions!!(Thursdays, 7pm Mountain Time)
This episode marks the beginning of something new. Jan shares a personal moment of conviction and clarity—an invitation from the Lord to return this podcast to its faith-first foundation. Instead of starting the week with strategies and to-do lists, these short Monday episodes are designed to reset your heart, your focus, and your leadership by meeting with God first.Drawing from Exodus 33:7–11, Jan reflects on the Tent of Meeting—a place where Moses met with the Lord face to face, as one speaks to a friend. The reminder is simple but confronting: too often, we watch from a distance or seek human guidance before seeking God's direction ourselves.This episode is an encouragement to stop outsourcing spiritual discernment and to step into intentional, personal time with the Lord—especially as a business owner navigating decisions, clarity, and direction.Jan closes by praying over you, your business, and the work of your hands as you commit it to God first.Key TakeawaysWhy this podcast is shifting to short, faith-forward Monday devotionalsThe danger of watching others “meet with God” instead of going yourselfWhat the Tent of Meeting teaches us about leadership, intimacy, and clarityWhy seeking God first matters before hiring coaches or making big decisionsHow stillness and proximity create space to hear God clearlyA prayer over your week, your business, and your obedienceScripture ReferencedExodus 33:7–11Closing EncouragementBefore you open your calendar…Before you make a decision…Before you pay someone else to help you get clarity…Go meet with the Lord.CONNECT WITH JAN:Here are all the best places and FREE stuff
If you've been feeling emotionally full, quietly tired, or unsure how to move forward without burning out… you're not imagining it.Free Masterclass on how to develop your intuition on 2/17/26 - Register here: http://irenamiller.co/info-eaThis week's Energy Weather Report is a gentle guide for empaths, intuitive souls, and spiritually curious people who want to understand what's really going on beneath the surface - without getting lost in technical astrology.We're in a waning Moon week, clearing space before a powerful New Moon Solar Eclipse, and the energy is asking us to release emotional weight, strengthen boundaries, and redefine what courage actually looks like in uncertain times.✨ In this episode, we explore:How to work with the waning Moon instead of pushing against yourselfWhat heightened sensitivity means when compassion feels vulnerableThe deeper spiritual meaning of Saturn entering Aries (hint: this isn't about forcing confidence)Why rest, reflection, and integrity are part of real leadershipHow empaths can stay open-hearted in a world that often dismisses empathy
Brian Buffini started a real estate team before teams were a thing. Back in 1992. Back before brokerages had any idea what to do with a team.Today, Buffini & Company coaches and trains agents, team leaders, and broker owners around the world.All along, Brian's viewed teams as “the future of real estate.” But team leadership isn't for everyone and aspirations for a mega team aren't necessary.Brian was kind enough to be a guest on our show as I was a guest at his Buffini Coaching live event to share decades of insights, experience, and influence.With a live audience of hundreds of real estate professionals, Brian sat down with me to share what it took to sell 100 homes in a year in the late 80s, why teams emerged, who should (and shouldn't) build a team, what the main team models are, where “Death Valley” is for team leaders, what leaders must stay focused on and watch out for ... and much more!A HUGE thank you to Brian and his entire team for welcoming me into their community in such an open and sincere way!Watch or listen for Brian Buffini's insights into:Leading and managing yourselfWhat it took to sell 100 homes/year in the late 1980s with one assistantWhy and how he started a team in the early 1990s (and why he struggled initially)Why he's long viewed teams as “the future of real estate” and who teams are best forWhy referring out excess business is a good first step toward a teamHow to find your first assistantWhat other stages of team maturity look like and the key to finding your right size (spoiler: 4-7 is a sweet spot)Why 80% of agents should keep selling (perhaps with a team to support them)What the hardest thing about real estate is (and what mistakes that leads to)How to restore connection with the people and relationships that matter most (your customers and your team)A leadership lesson from NFL and NASCAR champion Joe GibbsAt the end, learn about A and B teams, hotel soaps and sewing kits, and the power of ohana and the ocean.Connect with Brian Buffini:→ https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini/→ https://www.instagram.com/buffiniandco→ https://www.buffini.com/solutions/realstrengths/→ https://www.buffini.com/solutions/blitz/Connect with Real Estate Team OS→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/
Without this value, everything else falls apart.In this first episode of the 6 Best Values for 2026 series, Justin kicks things off with a truth that might sting a little—you can't have real success without integrity.Not performative integrity. Not “say-the-right-thing” integrity.We're talking real, deep, honest-to-yourself-and-others integrity.This episode breaks down:Why most people are out of integrity and don't even realize itHow integrity is less about others—and more about being honest with yourselfWhat happens when your words, actions, and values don't line upAnd how living in integrity creates alignment, flow, and magicWhether you're leading a team, launching a project, or just trying to show up better in your relationships… this episode is your call to greatness.
What happens when God interrupts the dream you worked your whole life to build?In this episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, Jerrad sits down with country music songwriter and artist Drew Parker for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had.Drew shares his journey from writing number one songs, touring stadiums, and chasing success—to realizing he was spiritually immature, driven by insecurity, and living for approval. Then came a prayer asking God to be unmistakably clear… and five days later, an answer he couldn't ignore.Together, we talk about:The quiet lie that drives many menFame, insecurity, and the need to prove yourselfWhat spiritual immaturity looks like in grown menWhy men are afraid to be fully knownFatherhood, obedience, and legacyWhat changes when a man finally takes God seriouslyThis episode is for the man who loves Jesus—but knows something deeper is missing.Strong families begin with healed men.Today's Sponsor: KidsGoBible.com
If your business only works when you feel motivated… you don't actually have a business.You have a mood-dependent income.And in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why that's the fastest way to stay stuck—no matter how talented, experienced, or capable you are.This conversation is for the agent or entrepreneur who looks successful on paper but feels frustrated behind the scenes. You know how to work. You know how to sell. You've had good months. But your income still feels inconsistent, emotional, and heavier than it should.This episode isn't about learning something new.It's about seeing something you won't be able to unsee.We're crossing the line from theory into execution and talking about the one thing that quietly determines who scales and who keeps repeating the same year over and over again: the revenue routine.Motivation feels powerful—but routines compound.And once you understand this, everything changes.Things I Cover in This EpisodeWhy Motivation Is a TrapThe hidden cost of relying on motivationHow emotional revenue creates stress, anxiety, and inconsistencyWhy hustle works… until it doesn'tThe Truth About Mood-Dependent IncomeHow talented agents plateau without realizing whyWhy inconsistency isn't a discipline problem—it's a design flawThe relief that comes when you stop blaming yourselfWhat a Revenue Routine Actually IsWhy it's not a to-do list, CRM, or productivity hackThe difference between intentional vs. accidental routinesWhy everyone already has a routine (whether they designed it or not)The 3 Pillars of Predictable IncomeEvery scalable business runs on these—no exceptions:Lead Creation – choosing a few sources and showing up consistentlyFollow-Up – where most money is actually lostBranding – the leverage that works when you're not working
Ever feel like you're drowning in tasks but can't afford help? Or maybe you've built a team that's bleeding your profits dry? Welcome to the business staffing conversation nobody's having honestly.In this wildly practical episode, Leonie Dawson and Tamara Protassow dive deep into the messy middle of hiring, firing, and right-sizing your business. From Leonie's experience managing 25+ staff (spoiler: it nearly broke her) to running a 7 figure business with just 1-2 part-time VAs, you'll get the real talk on what actually works.Topics Covered:Red flags that you have too little support (and when to finally hire)Warning signs you've hired too many people (and how to fix it)The "rescue fantasy" trap that keeps you from leading yourselfWhat to outsource first (and what to keep doing yourself)Income-to-staffing ratios that actually make senseHow to protect yourself from "irreplaceable" team membersSystems that save your sanity (and your business)Key Insights:If you can't afford to hire, you don't have a proven business model yet—focus on marketing and pricing firstBookkeeping and tax should be your FIRST outsource—it's affordable and frees crucial brain spaceUnder $1M in revenue? You only need 1-2 part-time VAs in most online business modelsStandard Operating Procedures aren't optional—they're your insurance policy when life happensMore staff = more complexity, not more speed. Small teams move faster.If someone makes your business seem impossibly complicated, they're the problem (not the solution)Lower your household expectations before hiring help—are you leading yourself or waiting for rescue?Templates and systems can save you from "Sharon mode" (ask Leonie's family about that one)The "delegate everything" advice is BS—some tasks ground you and spark your best ideasWhen staff leave, your business should run smoothly. If it doesn't, you have a documentation problem.Ready to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it? Join Leonie's Academy for workshops on hiring VAs, creating SOPs, and right-sizing your empire. Plus, connect with a community of creative, neurodivergent entrepreneurs who get it.Notable Quotes:"If you feel like your business is just far too complicated and absolutely must have this one person or your business will not work, I want you to know that you are wrong and that you need to get rid of that person as soon as possible." – Leonie Dawson"We are not actually brain surgeons. We are not rocket scientists. And every single person in this world really is replaceable." – Leonie Dawson"Are you actually leading yourself or are you wanting someone to rescue you?" – Leonie Dawson"The more somebody makes out that the business is very complicated, the more that person needs to leave because businesses actually aren't that complicated." – Leonie Dawson"Your best ideas don't come at the laptop. They happen in blank space moments when you're in the shower, when you're cooking dinner, when you're wafting about your raspberry patch." – Leonie DawsonWho This Podcast Is For:Creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, and soul-led service providers who want to build profitable businesses without sacrificing their sanity, values, or family time. Perfect for you if you're tired of "hustle harder" advice and ready for strategies that actually work for human beings.Links & Resources Mentioned:Leonie Dawson's Academy – Includes "How to Hire and Manage a VA" workshop and SOP templatesPrevious episode: Interview with Claire Wood (accountant)Previous episode: Interview with Katie Chappell (illustration business)Tools mentioned: Gmail templates, Asana, Zero accounting software, Repurpose.io, HelloFresh, Marley Spoon, The Laundry Lady (Australia)Bob Katter on crocodiles#WomenEntrepreneurs #CreativeBusiness #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessOwner #BusinessSystems #SolopreneurLife #MindfulBusiness #VirtualAssistant #BusinessGrowth #FemaleFounders
Send us a textDid you eat more than usual over Christmas or the holidays… and now you feel heavy, guilty, or “off track”?Before you jump into a detox, crash diet or punishment workout, listen to this episode.In this solo episode, I walk you through a calm, realistic post-holiday reset you can actually stick to – with no shame and no “all or nothing” rules.You'll learn:Why you don't need to “undo” Christmas or feel bad for enjoying foodThe problem with detoxes and punishment plans (and why they backfire)My Day-After Reset Script:One kind sentence to say to yourselfWhat to eat at your first meal (protein-first)How to move your body without trying to “burn off” foodA simple evening routine to feel normal againA 3–7 Day Gentle Reset Plan with four anchors:Strength training 2x per weekA realistic step goal as your “safety net”Protein at two meals per day2–3 nights of better sleepHow to handle the scale after holidays without freaking outHow to talk to yourself in a kinder way so you don't give upThis is not a detox.This is not a “make up for being bad” episode.It's a step-by-step guide to get back into your groove, support your body, and keep your long-term progress.After you listen, choose:One “day-after” habit (for example: big glass of water, protein breakfast, or a walk), andOne anchor for the next 3–7 days (strength 2x, steps, protein at 2 meals, or better sleep).If you want extra accountability, send me a message on Instagram @personaltrainer_turo and tell me:“My reset anchor this week is ______.”You're not behind.You don't need to fix yourself.You're just continuing your journey with a few big meals in between.
Hey, mama! Today's episode is the one to listen to if you've ever wondered, “Is the Yummy Mummy Experience actually worth $5,000—especially if I only want to lose 5–10 pounds?” Because that's exactly where Erica started… and then she lost 22 pounds, rewired her relationship with food, boosted her confidence, and transformed her entire life in the process.Erica opens up about what it felt like to slowly gain weight year after year, why it chipped away at her confidence, and how she realized she didn't need more willpower—she needed tools. She even considered GLP-1 medications, but wanted to try a natural, sustainable route first.Inside this candid, encouraging conversation, you'll hear how she went from “There's no way I could give up flour” to confidently navigating pizza nights, kids' birthday parties, European bakeries, and family trips—while still losing weight. And yes… you'll also hear about the moment her husband said it was the first real conversation they'd had in a long time. The ripple effects are real.You'll learn:Why “just” 1–2 lbs a year can snowball into not feeling like yourselfWhat finally pushed Erica to invest in herselfHow she approached sugar and flour flexibly (not rigidly!)The surprising ease of intermittent fasting once she experimented slowlyWhat it feels like to want the cupcake less instead of “white-knuckling no”How she navigated Europe, croissants, and hotel breakfasts—still losing weightThe ripple effect on her marriage, her dad, and her familyWhy she now feels calm, confident, and excited about goals outside of weightIf you've been debating whether this investment is “worth it,” or if the Yummy Mummy Experience can actually help you lose weight for the last time—Erica's story is going to blow your mind!!
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
If you're training to be a better firefighter but wrecking your body in the process, you're not alone — and Ryan Conley's had enough.In this powerful first episode, Ryan breaks down the hidden dangers of training in contaminated bunker gear and the real cost firefighters are paying in cancer, heart disease, and early exits from the job. He shares the heartbreaking loss of brothers in the field and how that sparked a movement to create safer, smarter ways to prepare for the job — without sacrificing your health.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why your second set of gear isn't protecting you the way you think it isThe link between good intentions and toxic exposuresHow to train hard without slowly killing yourselfWhat sparked the "Cancer Crusade" and how it's changing the gameThe difference between “acceptable” risk and avoidable damageIf you're a firefighter who trains hard but worries about the long-term damage, this one's for you.Support the show
In this soul-snatching solo episode, I'm keeping it all the way