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Spiritual AssholeSpiritual AssholeFeng Shui Your Soul! (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)Has your inner critic ever roasted you immediately after one of the best nights of your life? Cool, same here. In this solo episode, Brendan dives deep into one of the most overlooked game-changers in your life: your environment. From your friends to your way too comfortable and sad sweatpants, everything around you is influencing who you become.Inspired by Malcolm Gladwell, a wild Joe Dispenza monastery study, and a roast battle with his own inner critic, Brendan explores:🏠 How your space shapes your mindset more than your will power, 🔥 The subtle chaos of comf...2025-06-0517 minSpiritual AssholeSpiritual Asshole"Your Brain Wants Safety, Your Soul Wants Spain." (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)It's time for a little soul vacation. Brendan takes the mic solo to share go big on powerful insights about fear, action, and how to transcend your brain’s default setting of same old, same old. Inspired by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's appearance on Tim Ferris' podcast and backed by wisdom from last week’s guest, Brendan explores:🧠 Finding that sweet spot between the familiar past and predictable future,✈️ The magic of acting on your intuition—even when it makes no logical sense,🔥 Why fear doesn’t mean stop (it mea...2025-05-2823 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan - Why Most Founders Never ScaleHost: David Jenyns, Creator of SYSTEMology Guest: Brendan McGurgan, Co-Founder & Director at Simple Scaling, Host of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast In this powerhouse episode, we are flipping ScaleX Insider on its head. This week Brendan McGurgan is interviewed by David Jenyns. Brendan McGurgan is a globally recognised scaling expert and the architect behind the ScaleX™ Framework. From leading CDE Global through 25x revenue growth to co-founding Simple Scaling, Brendan shares battle-tested insights from over two decades scaling businesses across six continents. David and Brendan go deep into the 10 key principles of the ScaleX™ framework, designed specific...2025-04-0256 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan - Why Most Founders Never ScaleHost: David Jenyns, Creator of SYSTEMology Guest: Brendan McGurgan, Co-Founder & Director at Simple Scaling, Host of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast In this powerhouse episode, we are flipping ScaleX Insider on its head. This week Brendan McGurgan is interviewed by David Jenyns. Brendan McGurgan is a globally recognised scaling expert and the architect behind the ScaleX™ Framework. From leading CDE Global through 25x revenue growth to co-founding Simple Scaling, Brendan shares battle-tested insights from over two decades scaling businesses across six continents. David and Brendan go deep into the 10 key principles of the ScaleX™ framework, designed specific...2025-04-0256 minSagdaddy Da PodSagdaddy Da PodBrendan Talks to Strangers on Chatroulette (Part 2)Brendan is back on Chatroulette and this time, it’s personal (he gets bullied by almost everyone). If you want to listen to even crazier conversations, go to patreon.com/sagdaddydapod for all the unreleased footage!Thank you Ethan & Pat for recording this episode!Follow Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/e.dupree/Follow Pat: https://www.instagram.com/patsamaha/JOIN THE PATREON FOR BONUS EPS EVERY WEEK: patreon.com/SagdaddyDaPodWATCH BRENDAN'S SPECIAL "THIN LIPS" HERE!...2025-03-271h 07Sagdaddy Da PodSagdaddy Da PodBrendan Talks to Strangers on ChatrouletteBrendan tries his hand at Chatroulette and meets a Liverpool duo with a voice mod, Bigfoot’s brother, and a buddy from January 6th.Thank you Ethan & Pat for recording this episode!Follow Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/e.dupree/Follow Pat: https://www.instagram.com/patsamaha/GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL FOR OUR PATREON HERE: patreon.com/SagdaddyDaPodWATCH BRENDAN'S SPECIAL "THIN LIPS" HERE!Who do you want to see on the show next? Go...2025-01-0855 minThe Brendan Ecker InfluenceThe Brendan Ecker InfluenceBrendan Ecker Breaks Down WW3, Israel, Bitcoin, & The Information WarSend us a textBrendan Scott Ecker Breaks Down WW3, Israel, Bitcoin, & The Information War. Get insights from Brendan as he talks about the current state of affairs in American business and global politics. Learn about Israel's angle with America, Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, and his statements on Bitcoin and crypto. Join us as we attempt to break down what is happening in today's time.Need Marketing? Start Here: https://www.goldsharkmedia.com/[00:00]: Intro [00:56]: Do You Love America?[01:21]: The Most Controversial Forbidden...2024-12-2416 minKnowledge for TeachersKnowledge for TeachersS02E20 - Dr. Zach Groshell and Brendan Lee on coaching, culture and changeThis is the second conversation between Dr. Zach Groshell and Brendan Lee. For those that don’t know, Zach is the host of the Progressively Incorrect Podcast and also the author of Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. In this episode, they take a deep dive into some of the key considerations that schools need to take when it comes to instructional coaching.   For this episode, Zach’s four items were: Schools need an instructional focus for coaching to be successful.   Coaching is not only about teaching techniques, but also about f...2024-10-271h 03Listing BEAST with Brendan BarticListing BEAST with Brendan BarticThe Best Listing Presentation with Brendan Bartic🔥 Free Training: Unlock the 5 Money Models of a Listing BEAST 👉https://bit.ly/4lh00c2In this episode, I take you through a step-by-step roleplay of my best listing presentation that has helped me build the #1 real estate team in Colorado, Elite Home Partners. As a real estate agent, delivering a polished and effective listing presentation is crucial for winning clients and securing more listings. In this in-depth walkthrough, I break down each section of the presentation, sharing key strategies and insights that you can immediately apply to your own process.From establishing rapport to presenting your listing...2024-10-2426 minSpiritual AssholeSpiritual AssholeTell Your Mom You Love Her (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)Brendan is back with Willoughby and goes hard in the emotional paint, being vulnerable, and that stuff that gets you a TED-X talk.Brendan dives deep into: A NEW definition for confidence. (Spoiler alert: be a Jonas Brother.) Why so many people are living in the familiar past and predictable future. Brendan's groundbreaking conversation with his mom. Michael Singer's incredible book, The Surrender Experiment. And why is every beach bar named after a health code violation?RESOURCESBrendan FitzgibbonsMichael Singer on the idea of Surrender Joe Dispenza Familiar Past/Predi...2024-09-2627 minKnowledge for TeachersKnowledge for TeachersS02E17 - Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell on the nuances of teaching effectivelyIn this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell (Host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast) collaborated in the first of a series of episodes together. The theme for this episode was around what are the main principles that teachers need to understand about how learning happens and what are the key mechanisms of effective instruction. Zach’s 4 points were: Intrinsic motivation is a lofty goal but can't be depended upon. Use generative learning strategies after building prior knowledge - and without the help of AI.  The environment is not the "Thi...2024-09-151h 25Knowledge for TeachersKnowledge for TeachersS02E17 - Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell on the nuances of teaching effectivelyIn this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell (Host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast) collaborated in the first of a series of episodes together. The theme for this episode was around what are the main principles that teachers need to understand about how learning happens and what are the key mechanisms of effective instruction. Zach’s 4 points were: Intrinsic motivation is a lofty goal but can't be depended upon. Use generative learning strategies after building prior knowledge - and without the help of AI.  The environment is not the "Thi...2024-09-151h 25Spiritual AssholeSpiritual AssholeAre You Aware? (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)In this mind-blowing solo episode, Brendan will ask one of the most simple, yet profound questions, 'Why are you at Del Taco?" JK. It's actually even simpler than that, "Are you aware?"Brendan then dives deep into: How and why your environment is creating your personality. The SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT question you can yourself. A fast and fun hypnosis technique that will get you instantly grounded.   How you know when the Universe is talking to you. Why is Gen-Z so damn confident? RESOURCESBrendan FitzgibbonsThe Best Self-Hypnosis Technique Are You Awa...2024-09-0522 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin: Season’s 13 most powerful momentsIn today’s episode, I’m thrilled to once again welcome my business partner, Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our most powerful moments from Season 13 and discuss how unlocking motivation by aligning with your values has reshaped our approach to both business and life. We explore the transformative effects of self-reflection on health, sharing personal insights on how practices like cold water swims have become the ultimate reset. Our recap highlights inspirational stories from our guests, delving into the healing power of love and gratitude and why self-reflection is crucial for overall well-being. We also examine the shortcomings of m...2024-08-2841 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin: Season’s 13 most powerful momentsIn today’s episode, I’m thrilled to once again welcome my business partner, Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our most powerful moments from Season 13 and discuss how unlocking motivation by aligning with your values has reshaped our approach to both business and life. We explore the transformative effects of self-reflection on health, sharing personal insights on how practices like cold water swims have become the ultimate reset. Our recap highlights inspirational stories from our guests, delving into the healing power of love and gratitude and why self-reflection is crucial for overall well-being. We also examine the shortcomings of m...2024-08-2841 minSpiritual AssholeSpiritual Asshole"Am I a Box or Am I a Wave?" (Solo Ep w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)In this quite frankly, epic solo episode, Brendan will ask you one of the most important questions you've been asked, "What is Brat Summer?" Seriously. What is it? He'll also ask, 'Are you a box, or are you a wave?'  Don't get splashed. Brendan goes all in on: Why Western Doctors gotta chill on diagnosis and labels. How Brendan time travelled and went to Prom this weekend. The REAL reason why you keep attracting the WRONG PERSON!Why there definitely is NO SPOON. A key practice to show you just h...2024-08-0124 minSpiritual AssholeSpiritual AssholePeace Out Imposter Syndrome (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)In this mind-blowing solo episode, Brendan will tell you why you never have to have imposter syndrome again. Spoiler alter: look at who's running for president. He goes all in on: Why imposter syndrome NEVER has to be a thing.  What Donald Trump and Joe Biden's race for president says about us.Brendan's epic takedown of a Gold's Gym human statue. Very real techniques that prove how INSANELY powerful you are. And why the thumbs up text emoji is the rudest emoji of all time. RESOURCESBrendan FitzgibbonsAn...2024-07-1822 minSpiritual AssholeSpiritual AssholeYour Number One Addiction is Not DraftKings (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)In this solo extravaganza episode, Brendan talks about how your number one addiction is surprisingly not DraftKings...it's you. He dives headfirst into:The phone call that changed Brendan's life. The incredible and simple power of telling someone you believe in them. A technique to prime your brain to ONLY look for good. Why thinking about your past will keep you stuck forever. Peter Crone's thoughts on your number one addiction. And why it's crazy that anyone can have a baby but you have to be certified to be a nail technician. RESOURC...2024-07-1126 minMy Worst Leadership MomentMy Worst Leadership MomentMy Worst Leadership Moment with Brendan RogersUnlock the secrets to effective leadership as Brendan Rogers takes you on his transformative journey from a 19-year-old in accounts payable to leading global teams and eventually transitioning to a role where he empowers business owners. You’ll gain invaluable insights as Brendan shares candid experiences of political challenges and strained relationships during his corporate climb, and the pivotal decision that led him to focus on developing leadership skills. This episode promises a deep dive into the realities of corporate life and the power of following one’s true passion. Imagine learning from someone who turned his wors...2024-07-0620 minSpiritual AssholeSpiritual Asshole"The Unknown Has Never Let Me Down." (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)In this epic solo episode, Brendan asks you to take a walk to the unknown (unless it's Denny's) . Brendan dives deep and goes all in on:The greatest sex scenes according to men and women. Why traveling always feels SO damn good. The BEST WAYS to step out of your repeatable behavior, and make your life magic. Joe Dispenza on why the unknown has never let him down. And why it's easier than you think for your brain to forget your problems. RESOURCESBrendan FitzgibbonsJoe Dispenza on The Unknown Never Letti...2024-06-2726 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 12In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 12 and discuss how leading with giving has transformed our approach to business through the power of servant leadership. We explore strategies for scaling up and moving beyond startup energy, reflecting on the challenges of transitioning to a scalable enterprise. Our recap includes practical advice and inspirational stories from Season 12, covering top lessons and heartwarming moments from our guests. We delve into the power of collaboration, emphasise the role of self-awareness in scaling strategies, highlighting the importance of i...2024-06-1251 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 12In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 12 and discuss how leading with giving has transformed our approach to business through the power of servant leadership. We explore strategies for scaling up and moving beyond startup energy, reflecting on the challenges of transitioning to a scalable enterprise. Our recap includes practical advice and inspirational stories from Season 12, covering top lessons and heartwarming moments from our guests. We delve into the power of collaboration, emphasise the role of self-awareness in scaling strategies, highlighting the importance of i...2024-06-1251 minSpiritual AssholeSpiritual AssholeLove Hates Thinking (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)Hey if you wanna fall in love, it's easy...stop thinking. Brendan gets real on this one and goes all in on:The current state of the world and asks if A.I. girlfriends will be made of milk bottles.Why your #1 asset is the YOUness of YOU! Brendan's experience of seeing Bruce Lipton live and why we're all tiny, baby waves in a connected pond. Why falling in LOVE is brain magic, an how it'll help you create more. And what your favorite streaming service says about your ideal sex position. 2024-05-3023 minListing BEAST with Brendan BarticListing BEAST with Brendan BarticBuilding the #1 Real Estate Team with Brendan Bartic | KW Talent | Liz Landry🔥 Free Training: Unlock the 5 Money Models of a Listing BEAST 👉https://bit.ly/4lh00c2I had a fantastic time being interviewed on the KW Talent Experts Show! Huge shoutout and thanks to the amazing Liz Landry for hosting the conversation. If you want to grow your team in 2024, listen to this podcast and reach out! I'm happy to help any Rainmaker take their team to the next level.I share my unique approach to providing every agent with three paths to success: passive income through our G-Share Program, leadership opportunities, and ownership shares in the company.2024-05-2844 minSpiritual AssholeSpiritual AssholeThe Moon is Marlon Brando (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons)In this one-of-a-kind solo episode, Brendan Fitzgibbons talks with...Brendan Fitzgibbons. Brendan dives deep on: His recent solo mushroom trip where he saw the actual face of the Moon. Michael Singer's incredible tips to free energy blockages. The importance of priming and how we can use it to see WAY MORE good in our lives. What would happen if American cultural gave us slightly different messaging?And what KFC is really like under new management. RESOURCESBrendan FitzgibbonsMichael Singer - Using Every Moment to Free OurselvesTony Robbin...2024-05-2324 minListing BEAST with Brendan BarticListing BEAST with Brendan BarticGamifying Real Estate with Brendan Bartic | The Millionaire Real Estate Agent Podcast | Jason Abrams🔥 Free Training: Unlock the 5 Money Models of a Listing BEAST 👉https://bit.ly/4lh00c2I had the incredible opportunity to be interviewed by the Head of Industry & Learning, the one and only, Mr. Jason Abrams on The Millionaire Real Estate Agent Podcast! If you’re like me, accountability and consistency were two things I really struggled with when I started out in the real estate industry. Coming from nothing, I had a long road ahead of me to change my circumstances. In the 21+ years I’ve been a top real estate professional, I’ve learned there are 4 powerful...2024-05-0239 minThe Brendan Ecker InfluenceThe Brendan Ecker InfluenceBrendan Ecker's Books... Part IISend us a textWant to level up and learn how I became a cop, entrepreneur, and author?Get Brendan's Book(s): https://amzn.to/3LAnKbOSupport the Podcast:https://bit.ly/TheBrendanEckerInfluenceVisit the Gold Shark Media Website:https://goldshark.mediaCheck Out the YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXL371xTppEyz2zThemwFQPodMatch Link Below (So you can start your own podcast and get rich and famous):https://www...2024-04-0102 minThe Brendan Ecker InfluenceThe Brendan Ecker InfluenceBrendan Ecker's Books...Send us a textYour copy awaits. To learn more about me, click the link. Get Brendan's Book(s): https://amzn.to/3LAnKbOSupport the Podcast:https://bit.ly/TheBrendanEckerInfluenceWant to Grow Your Business? Book a Free Consultation:https://www.b2bgrowthtodayllc.com/lea...Visit the Gold Shark Media Website:https://goldshark.mediaSign Up for Team Project Management:https://www.teamwork.com/partner/5u3srnfdnmCheck Out...2024-03-2501 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBest of Belfast: Brendan McGurgan on Scaling, Personal Transformation & Keeping Score of the Things That MatterIn this special episode, I had the unique opportunity to switch roles from being the host to becoming the guest on the "Best of Belfast" podcast, wonderfully hosted by Matthew Thompson. We discussed the nuances of Scaling, the journey of Personal Transformation, and the importance of Keeping Score of the Things That Matter. We also talked about why you are the reason that your business isn't scaling, why you need to explore the full potential of your people, what you need to know to unlock the potential of your children, the importance of a growth mindset when scaling a b...2024-03-061h 08ScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBest of Belfast: Brendan McGurgan on Scaling, Personal Transformation & Keeping Score of the Things That MatterIn this special episode, I had the unique opportunity to switch roles from being the host to becoming the guest on the "Best of Belfast" podcast, wonderfully hosted by Matthew Thompson. We discussed the nuances of Scaling, the journey of Personal Transformation, and the importance of Keeping Score of the Things That Matter. We also talked about why you are the reason that your business isn't scaling, why you need to explore the full potential of your people, what you need to know to unlock the potential of your children, the importance of a growth mindset when scaling a b...2024-03-061h 08Listing BEAST with Brendan BarticListing BEAST with Brendan BarticHow PULSE Can Help Your Market Center WIN! [PULSE Coaching with Brendan Bartic]🔥 Free Training: Unlock the 5 Money Models of a Listing BEAST 👉https://bit.ly/4lh00c2CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PULSE: https://mapscoaching.com/pulse/Use the promo code: PULSECLIENT and enjoy your first 30-days of PULSE for free!WHAT IS PULSE? PULSE is our newest subscription-based coaching and training program. It is community-focused and founded on the proven systems and models Founding Coach, Brendan Bartic, top 1% ranking agent and expert real estate coach used to become the #1 Individual Agent and helped him grow the #1 Real Estate Organization in Colorado.HOW PULSE WORKS: 2024-02-2914 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 11 In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 11 and discuss what you need to do to increase luck, how to do to change negative thinking, how to create compensation strategies that work, why you need due diligence when engaging private equity, what you need to do to overcome self-limiting beliefs, what you need to know about the things that hold you back and so much more... About Claire Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high...2024-02-2853 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 11 In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 11 and discuss what you need to do to increase luck, how to do to change negative thinking, how to create compensation strategies that work, why you need due diligence when engaging private equity, what you need to do to overcome self-limiting beliefs, what you need to know about the things that hold you back and so much more... About Claire Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high...2024-02-2853 minTruthiverseTruthiverseEpisode 74: 2023 Wrap-up and AwardsA (mostly) lighthearted look at the year gone by with a sprinkling of harsh truths and a dash of basic wisdom thrown in, in signature BDM fashion. We also unveil the (ultra-low-budget) inaugural TRUTHIVERSE award ceremony. Who will the winners of kudos and ignominy be? And what's in the offing for 2024? Tune in and find out.⚠️ GET EVERYTHING:Become a member of The Truthiversity and get access to complete version of every podcast PLUS all of Brendan's writing, videos, and other premium content - all for the price of about 3 measly ☕️ coffees a month: www.truthiversity.comℹ️ About Brenda...2024-01-011h 03ScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 10In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 10 and discuss why you need to manage your expectations to find happiness, the one reason employees would jeopardise a salary increase, why you need to show gratitude for the people in your life, why only human leadership will win the hearts and minds of people, why you need to bring healing to the world by putting people first, why you need to stop using military words in business and the importance of experimentation in business for succ...2023-11-2950 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 10In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 10 and discuss why you need to manage your expectations to find happiness, the one reason employees would jeopardise a salary increase, why you need to show gratitude for the people in your life, why only human leadership will win the hearts and minds of people, why you need to bring healing to the world by putting people first, why you need to stop using military words in business and the importance of experimentation in business for succ...2023-11-2950 minTheMilVet PodcastTheMilVet Podcast47. Science of Networking and Increasing Your Luck's Surface Area with Brendan Aronson and Brock Briggs on the Scuttlebutt PodcastThis episode is a cross-post from Brendan's recent appearance on The Scuttlebutt Podcast.In this episode, Brock Briggs hosts Brendan Aronson on the Scuttlebutt Podcast. Brendan is a former Marine Corps infantry officer, co-founder and  CEO of The Military Veteran, and associate at Context Ventures. In this conversation, Brendan talks about building a company exclusively aimed at transitioning vets, the different business models TMV is pursuing, the pros and cons of B2B and B2C sales, and why bootstrapping is right for most entrepreneurs. Brock and Brendan also exp...2023-10-111h 14Knowledge for TeachersKnowledge for Teachers21 - Dr. Nathaniel Swain and Brendan Lee coaching workshop (live): Supporting teachers in implementing the science of learningListen to this live coaching workshop on implementing the science of learning with Dr. Nathaniel Swain and Brendan Lee. In this session, you will hear from real teachers discussing their real-world challenges in implementing the science of learning. Dr Nathaniel Swain and Brendan Lee then guide the teachers and school leaders through some possible solutions, taking an evidence-informed approach.    First, you hear from Ainsley from Mary Mede Catholic College in Victoria who has started to implement a number of evidence-supported strategies and programs but has hit a bit of a plateau. Then you wi...2023-09-101h 14Knowledge for TeachersKnowledge for Teachers21 - Dr. Nathaniel Swain and Brendan Lee coaching workshop (live): Supporting teachers in implementing the science of learningListen to this live coaching workshop on implementing the science of learning with Dr. Nathaniel Swain and Brendan Lee. In this session, you will hear from real teachers discussing their real-world challenges in implementing the science of learning. Dr Nathaniel Swain and Brendan Lee then guide the teachers and school leaders through some possible solutions, taking an evidence-informed approach.    First, you hear from Ainsley from Mary Mede Catholic College in Victoria who has started to implement a number of evidence-supported strategies and programs but has hit a bit of a plateau. Then you wi...2023-09-101h 14ScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 9In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 9 and discuss why it is pointless trying to have control, why you need to handle the mundane tasks in life, why you need to know that the universe is working for you, how to create a culture of productivity and creativity, why you need to stop being indecisive, what is the one thing that's holding you back, why mindset is the key to a meaningful life and why you need to act even when you're fearful and...2023-08-0951 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 9In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 9 and discuss why it is pointless trying to have control, why you need to handle the mundane tasks in life, why you need to know that the universe is working for you, how to create a culture of productivity and creativity, why you need to stop being indecisive, what is the one thing that's holding you back, why mindset is the key to a meaningful life and why you need to act even when you're fearful and...2023-08-0951 minTheMilVet PodcastTheMilVet Podcast28. Brendan Aronson and Alec Emmert Talk All Things Business on Service to School StoriesRecently, Brendan was invited as a guest on the Service to School Stories Podcast. Service to School is an outstanding non-profit and an organization that we are proud to call a friend of The Mil Vet.In this episode, Brendan discusses his experience as an entrepreneur, his thoughts on transitioning from the military to the business sector and deciding whether an MBA is right for you, the power of networking, and more!Be sure to listen in to hear Brendan and Alec Emmert discuss the commonalities and differences between common post-MBA career paths and excellent...2023-05-3150 minIdiot SticksIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 10 Fish Fakes Its Death and Brendan Gets COVID and Amanda Gets AdmittedSend us a textStarting off this episode, we wish Jax and Stella a Happy 10th Birthday.  Brendan feeds Evie's fish only to discover the fish has plans for him.  The fellas then discuss Brendan's solid immune system, and then Brendan gets COVID.  The remainder of the podcast is Amanda getting admitted to the hospital and all that goes with it.Listen, enjoy, and spread the word.  Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.2023-05-1830 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 8In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 8 and discuss how to make meaningful connections and win in business, how to tell your story in a way that will inspire and persuade, how to build well-being, strategic and innovation mindsets, how to push beyond your limits and unlock success, how to master your most important metrics, how to unlock the secrets to a purpose driven life, how to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity, how to create a 1-page marketing plan, and how...2023-05-1044 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 8In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 8 and discuss how to make meaningful connections and win in business, how to tell your story in a way that will inspire and persuade, how to build well-being, strategic and innovation mindsets, how to push beyond your limits and unlock success, how to master your most important metrics, how to unlock the secrets to a purpose driven life, how to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity, how to create a 1-page marketing plan, and how...2023-05-1044 minIdiot SticksIdiot SticksSeason 3 Episode 6 Brendan Gives a Victory Yell, Brad's Beef, and More FiresSend us a textWelcome to Episode 6 of Season 3 of Idiot Sticks.  Brendan forgets Evie's flowers for her pageant.  Confusion ensues.  Brendan breaks out the victory yell for the first time on the podcast and scares unknowing patrons at the pageant.Stay tuned for another episode of Brad's Beef.  Yes, I would like a bag.  This leads into an impromptu Brendan's Beef, and then, perhaps, an earmuffs moment when Sass talks about his first Alabama football game.Brendan fights a neighborhood fire.  Stella thinks she has burned down a condo building with her steami...2023-03-2327 minWTFFFWTFFFWhat is Personal Development? - WTFFF Episode 4 with Brendan Andrews and Michael ShannosWelcome to the 4th episode of WTFFF podcast, where we will delve into the world of personal development and help you unlock your inner potential!Have you ever wondered what personal development is all about?How can it positively impact your life and lead to greater success and fulfillment?In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating realm of personal growth and provide you with actionable insights to embark on your own transformative journey.Join us as we uncover the core principles of personal development and shed light on its incredible power...2023-03-1626 minWTFFFWTFFFEnergy Flows Where the Focus Goes - WTFFF Episode 1 with Brendan Andrews & Michael ShannosIn episode 1 of WTFFF we have a chat about our stories, introduce ourselves and discuss how our goals are constantly changing around our training, nutrition and business. Discussing the concept of energy flows where the focus goes. Connect with Brendan from FFF - https://www.foreverforwardfitness.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForwardFithttps://www.instagram.com/foreverforward_fit/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/brendan_andrews/?hl=enConnect with Michael of Strengthy Community - https://strengthcommunitycomau.wordpress.com/https://www.facebook.com/strenght.communityhttps://www.ins...2023-03-1540 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 7In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 7 and discuss why business leaders need to be in a good place mentally and emotionally, why you need to lead yourself before you lead others, how your mindset can impact how you operate in life, 3 things all business partners need to do to work better together, why you need to create your own personal vision, why time is the most important thing in life, how to get more time to focus on the things you love doin...2023-02-0845 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 7In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 7 and discuss why business leaders need to be in a good place mentally and emotionally, why you need to lead yourself before you lead others, how your mindset can impact how you operate in life, 3 things all business partners need to do to work better together, why you need to create your own personal vision, why time is the most important thing in life, how to get more time to focus on the things you love doin...2023-02-0845 minDr. Brendan McCarthyDr. Brendan McCarthyDr. Brendan McCarthy, Comments & QuestionsWelcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over a few messages/comments I received and really explain what may be going on. I know I can't answer them all, but maybe with answering this one in more detail may help others. Thank you so much for tuning in and I'll see you soon! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in...2023-02-0717 minDr. Brendan McCarthyDr. Brendan McCarthyDr. Brendan McCarthy, Comments & QuestionsWelcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over a few messages/comments I received and really explain what may be going on. I know I can't answer them all, but maybe with answering this one in more detail may help others. Thank you so much for tuning in and I'll see you soon! Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valley and Central Arizona. A nationally recognized as an expert in...2023-02-0717 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 6In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I discuss developing a scaling mindset, networking, becoming irrelevant as a business leader, managing fear and the importance of being vulnerable, telling stories to communicate your vision and purpose and much more. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to s...2022-11-0956 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 6In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I discuss developing a scaling mindset, networking, becoming irrelevant as a business leader, managing fear and the importance of being vulnerable, telling stories to communicate your vision and purpose and much more. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to s...2022-11-0956 minADHD EssentialsADHD EssentialsNoticing The Green Lights with Brendan Mahan, Your Terrific Traffic Tour GuideToday, it's just me.  I'm discussing a metaphor I've been sharing for years in my workshops, but somehow haven't brought to the podcast yet.  It's a way to pay more attention to the things that are going smoothly, rather than the things that are getting in the way and causing trouble.  It's an important skill to develop, so we can reinforce the things we want, and have a better outlook on our lives.  And it's especially critical with ADHD in the mix. Where's Brendan? November 1st– I'll be doing a live webinar for ADDitude on how te...2022-10-2908 minIdiot SticksIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 21 Brendan and Family Go to Six Flags and the Lake and Brendan and Jennifer Go to a ConcertSend us a textOn this episode, Brendan and Brad discuss a few adventures that Brendan and his family have had in the summer of 2022.  Listen as Brendan discusses getting stuck on a ride at Six Flags.  Then Brendan and Brad talk about the family trip that Brendan took to Lake Logan Martin, and Brendan gets a flat tire on his boat trailer, and he has no tools to fix the flat.  Lastly, Brendan mentions trying to stop and get Jennifer something to eat before they go to a concert in Birmingham, but all the fast food res...2022-10-2032 minADHD EssentialsADHD EssentialsGetting Back on the Horse: Thoughts on Supporting Our Kids, and the Role of Anxiety in Performance with Brendan Mahan, Your Host in Absentia.Today, it's just me, your host in abstencia.  In today’s episode, I share a little bit about the family stuff I've been going through that led to the podcast being so intermittent of late, pledge to return to weekly posting moving forward, and share a lesson of two about parenting (and just being human) that I've learned as a result of all this. Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups    ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The AD...2022-09-1908 minDecision SpaceDecision SpaceDecision Space Debate - Cult of the Old VS. Cult of the New (Brendan Hansen VS. Paul Salomon)Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games! Click on the link to join our active and welcoming Discord community!  Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon)   Episode 85 - First Decision Space Debate: Cult of the New VS Cult of the Old (Brendan Hansen VS. Paul Salomon) At long last the first decisional debate night has arrived. Today features a debate between Brendan Hansen and Paul Salomon (Designer of Honey Buzz), with Brendan representing cult of the old and Paul representing cult of the new. The debate fe...2022-09-1459 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season FiveIn today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award-winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment.    Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Claire be...2022-08-1049 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season FiveIn today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award-winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment.    Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Claire be...2022-08-1049 minThe Higher EdgeThe Higher EdgeChange-Makers and Rule Breakers in Higher EducationEveryone loves a good story. Brendan Aldrich believes the world of higher education is full of change-makers and rule breakers, and that their stories should be shared. These are the tales of growth and real change that positively impact our lives for the better. As the founder and Head of Business Development at Invoke Learning, Brendan has connected with many people like himself who have helped drive change at colleges and universities across the country. Join us for our inaugural episode as we provide the roadmap for our new show, The...2022-08-0510 minIdiot SticksIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 12 Brad and Brendan Welcome a New Guest and Discuss Old Times with Tray IveySend us a textThe fellas welcome a new guest to the podcast, a long time friend of Brendan's, Tray Ivey.  We learn about Tray's first bike and how he could ride flawlessly at age 5.  There's brief mention of the Tri-Hi Y Fry Guy, as Tray was also in the club.  Tray and Brendan discuss the time Tray's dad, in tighty whities,  caught us listening to Eazy E on the sweet stereo system Tray got to use for the summer.  Tray discusses his cotton scouting job he had in high school, and the company even gave him a veh...2022-06-1636 minFat Guy, Jacked GuyFat Guy, Jacked GuyRighting Wrongs: Redoing Brendan's 4th Grade State ProjectDid you ever completely bomb an assignment that, in retrospect, seemed really easy for your young self to do? Well, in this episode, Brendan is taking us back in time to his 4th grade classroom in order to redo his state project on the state of Louisiana. Brendan blasts us with facts about the amazing Bayou State, and in between, we talk about our experiences in Louisiana and what we love about New Orleans. It's sure to make you nostalgic, and maybe, just maybe, it'll give you the confidence to right some wrongs of your own. You...2022-06-071h 13Idiot SticksIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 11 Brendan and Brad Take a Family Trip to the Lake with the New BoatSend us a textThe guys take the first big trip with the new boat.  They discuss getting it to the lake with Jax, the little navigator.  Brad forgets an important key to the boat...the key.  Brad and Brendan discuss how cold the weather and the water is during this awesome lake and boat vacation.  The kids were so desperate to get in the water, they risked their lives for a quick swim.  And as Brendan tried to rescue them, he threw the entire safety rope into the lake.  Graycie's boyfriend learned that Brad is a big ba...2022-06-0231 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season FourIn today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment.    Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Cl...2022-05-1851 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season FourIn today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment.    Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Cl...2022-05-1851 minMusic You\'re MissingMusic You're MissingReverse Interview with Brendan and MaddieLearn more about Brendan Jeannetti directly from his friend who has seen it all - Maddie! In this bonus episode, Brendan asks Maddie hard hitting questions about his past so that fans of the show can get to know the real man behind the mic. Follow Brendan Jeannetti @brendanjeannetti Follow Maddie @madelynnsmithh Listen to Music You're Missing https://linktr.ee/MusicYoureMissing2022-04-1125 minIdiot SticksIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 6 Brendan Almost Teaches English in Japan and Brendan Does Actually Move to MontanaSend us a textAt the beginning of this episode, Brad details the new Idiot Sticks bumper music created for us by Brad Edgy.  Brendan discusses how he almost went to Ishihara, Japan to teach English, but his girlfriend at the time was having none of it.  Next, Brendan discusses his move to Montana, going to an interesting festival, and just winging it with a couple of buddies in Missoula.  During the episode, Brad discovers how awesome a political science degree can be, and that political scientists, in fact, do NOT wear lab coats.  Brad also...2022-03-2434 minIdiot SticksIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 5 Brendan and Brad Welcome Keith Long and Joe Adams-Just Listen, It's FunnySend us a textOn this episode, Brad and Brendan welcome Joe Adams back and introduce Keith Long to the podcast.  Brad, Keith, and Joe tell stories about their days as Loss Prevention specialists in multiple retail establishments.  Joe squares off with the Koolaid-Man and a soda machine gets demolished.  Also, Joe is recalled to court to identify some shoplifters from the past, only to discover one of them now has not one leg missing, but both.  Joe recalls when he worked at Gayfers, which reminds Brendan to tell the fellas that he was a Gayfers model.  Turns...2022-03-1039 minLearn VideographyLearn VideographyS3 [EP 12]: Curating a Winning Mindset and Thinking in systems with Brendan HsuIn this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle talk with Brendan Hsu. Brendan is the Co-Founder of Aerial Canvas as well as a personal, business, and investment coach. He sits down to discuss his techniques for thinking in systems to leverage your time and business. He also talks about curating a winning and growth mindset to help you become more self-aware. This episode is filled with knowledge gems around every corner. Brendan is a good friend to the Podcast. We always enjoy having him on. If you want to find out more about Brendan check out...2022-02-191h 04Idiot SticksIdiot SticksSeason 2 Episode 3 Brendan and Brad Discuss Some Run-ins with DentistsSend us a textThe fellas begin the discussion about Brendan's recent tooth issue.  Brendan is shy in expressing how awesome his teeth are, but now a minor tragedy has befallen his beautiful chompers.  Listen as Brendan discusses going to a dental school and getting radiographs, a root canal (under a microscope), and ultimately the tooth had to be removed.  Brad explains how his misfortune actually helped him for once.  His cap fell off on the same night we first opened the podcast equipment.  Ultimately, the new dentist he found saved him from a root canal.2022-02-1032 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season ThreeIn today’s episode I’m delighted to introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment.    Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Cl...2022-02-0950 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season ThreeIn today’s episode I’m delighted to introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment.    Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Cl...2022-02-0950 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season TwoIn today’s episode I’m delighted to introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment.    Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Cl...2021-11-1047 minScaleX™ Insider PodcastScaleX™ Insider PodcastBrendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season TwoIn today’s episode I’m delighted to introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment.    Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Cl...2021-11-1047 minIdiot SticksIdiot SticksIdiot Sticks Episode 12 Brad and Brendan Take a Trip to DenverSend us a textOn episode 12, Brad and Brendan discuss their annual golf trip.  This time they venture to Denver.  They see some interesting things at the airport in Birmingham that make them question why some people even leave the house.  Can you leave your pacemaker at a bar??  Is it appropriate to walk into a bar at the airport, order a beer, walk around the airport area, then sit in a wheelchair when its time to board the plane?  Ironically Brendan's golf buddy Ray ends up in Colorado around the same time and meets us to play...2021-10-2129 minADHD EssentialsADHD EssentialsOn Transitions and Video Games with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.Your Transitional TroubadourToday, it's your host, Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S. We're talking about transitions, as well as how video games can make them harder.  Specifically we look at transitions through two lenses - the physical/mental/emotional lens, and the into/out of lens.  I'm sure you'll find this episode useful!   Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community to be a part of the upcoming LEGO Contest Giveaway!   ADHD Essentials Links:   Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Br...2021-04-2410 minTruthiverseTruthiverseEpisode 30: Astonishing Near-Death Experiences: Previews of the Afterlife - Part 3 of Afterlife SeriesSurvival? Annihilation? Humans have wondered for millennia what happens to the conscious part of us when the physical body dies. Our materialistic "scientific" paradigm has failed us in this regard, and orthodox religious structures have lost much of their explanatory power in our technological age. Fortunately in the information age we have access to astonishing spiritual experiences from all around the world - near-death experiences [NDEs] that speak powerfully to the survival of consciousness. Some of them are so powerful they have to be avoided by minds not ready to grapple with them. Following on from...2021-04-0339 minTruthiverseTruthiverseEpisode 29: Adventures in the Astral: Insight into the Out-of-Body Experience - Part 2 of the Afterlife SeriesIs there a "spiritual body" as well as a physical body, as Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians? People in the pre-Christian world seemed to think so - the doctrine is ancient. What about the modern world? Can you travel astrally and project a "spiritual body" away from your physical, and if you did, might someone else be able to see it? What does the modern evidence tell us about astral projection, aka out-of-body experiences? Seeking answers to this question has yielded some truly astonishing material, as you're about to find out. Get ready for a fascinating ride...2021-03-2734 minTruthiverseTruthiverseEpisode 28: MESSAGES FROM THE DEAD: AFTER-DEATH COMMUNICATION - PART 1 OF THE AFTERLIFE SERIESDoes your consciousness survive the death of the body? Can the deceased communicate with us? These are two age-old questions that still rightly concern us. In this episode we dive into some of the extraordinary evidence for post-mortem survival, both in the form of spontaneous after-death communication (ADC) and induced after-death communication (IADC). We look at some ancient historical instances of ADC and contemporary cases as well, sourced from everyday people, many of whom were astonished and awestruck by the events, their lives forever changed. In a therapeutic setting, induced ADC has proved to be a particularly powerful healing modality...2021-03-2030 minDecision SpaceDecision SpaceTerraforming Mars - Brendan Pans ItDecision Space is a board game podcast about the decisions in games and now on YouTube.   Episode Eight We discuss the super, mega-hit Terraforming Mars designed by Jacob Fryxelius and published by FryxGames. It's the 4th best game of all time according to the consensus of users on Boardgamegeek.com, and yet Brendan totally pans it. Come on Brendan, get with the program! (If it wasn't apparent already, Jake writes these episode blurbs... and episode titles. Sorry, Brendan).   0:00 - Intro, Ratings, and Synopses 4:11 - Rules Ove...2021-03-1759 minTruthiverseTruthiverseEpisode 27: Is Science Broken? The Failure of Peer Review (Especially in Medicine)Episode 27⚠️This episode is a deep dive into the crisis of truth and quality control in science and, particularly, the field of medical science. Or should that be "science"? The social and economic ramifications of this crisis are very real and they are unfolding now in devastating ways that affect many millions of us. Truth is too often inconvenient to the vested interests that fund research and hire the advertising slots in mass media. Instead of seeking truth, too many scientists simply seek funding and the furtherance of their career. This barely covers the sickening reality, but don't just take...2021-03-0630 minTruthiverseTruthiverseEpisode 26: Gnostic Myth in Stranger Things: Symbolism of the Mind Flayer and ElevenEpisode 26Stranger Things has proved enormously resonant with viewers worldwide, but why so much so? Beloved characters like Eleven, Mike and Will (the “Wizard”) stand defiantly between an encroaching darkness dubbed the Mind Flayer. The malevolent dark being seeks global domination and destruction—total conquest and annihilation of human civilisation, but innocent little Eleven and her friends prove to be stubbornly pesky obstacles. What do Eleven and the Mind Flayer represent—is there an ancient Gnostic theme to be uncovered here in 1980s Hawkins’ secret war?A word of warning before you listen*This episode may be better dig...2021-02-2518 minADHD EssentialsADHD EssentialsOn Swearing with Brendan Mahan, Your #&%$@%! HostToday's Episode is a quick one on swearing.  How to talk to your kids about it, how to do it more effectively, and why it's such a valuable clue to how people around us are doing.     ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD...2020-11-2107 minTruthiverseTruthiverseEpisode 14: 100% Proof Covid-19 was Planned Years in AdvanceBrendan's Story:A Truth Addict and Freedom Hacker for the better part of 2 decades now, Brendan D. Murphy has been a stalwart advocate of humanity in the war on consciousness, as he has helped educate, awaken, and inspire thousands of people around the world. Author of the monumental masterpiece (as dubbed by several readers) "The Grand Illusion" and co-founder of the censorship-free Fedbook alternative - Trooth network - Brendan's life revolves entirely around creating a better, freer, healthier world for all humans. As a result of his special brand of hardcore devotion, Brendan (also a closet talented musician) has...2020-10-151h 34ADHD EssentialsADHD EssentialsSHRED Your ADHD, Exhaustion, and Burnout with Brendan Mahan, Your Mildly Motivated MCToday, it’s just me, mainly because I’m burnt out and just don’t have enough bandwidth to edit another episode.  This COVID pandemic is lame.  So, in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to S.H.R.E.D. your ADHD, exhaustion and burnout to improve your bandwidth so you can get more done. Those Summits I Mentioned: The ADHD Awareness Expo (October 1st - 31st) Parenting ADHD Summit (Monday October 19th - Thursday October 22nd)   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Links...2020-10-1012 minADHD EssentialsADHD EssentialsValues, Decision Making, and the 2020-2021 School Year with Brendan Mahan, Your Values-Driven VisionaryToday, it's just me.  I haven't yet addressed the puzzle of the upcoming school year, and I feel like I should.  So that's what we're doing, even though I don't have a guest to do it with. It's not my place to tell you what to do here, but I can give you a tool for how to address the decision. In this episode, I walk you through a decision-making approach I use that involves looking at the values which undergird an issue in order to figure out how best to address it.  In this case, the iss...2020-08-0708 minADHD EssentialsADHD EssentialsRevisiting Perfectionism with Brendan Mahan, your Imperfect ImpresarioToday, it's just me.  We're revisiting perfectionism, because the last episode clearly resonated with a lot of you, and I got a good amount of feedback and questions about it.     We're talking about the roles that inconsistency, judging ourselves based on our best performance, and asynchronous development play in the perfectionism of folks with ADHD, as well as ways to address it!   ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out...2020-07-2506 min