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Where the Rubber Meets the RoadLunch & Learn: When Knowledge Sharing Becomes Free TeachingLunch‑and‑learns promise community and growth, then quietly convert your weekend prep into unpaid teaching hours and a slide deck someone else will GTM. In this ten‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the ritual: what an honest knowledge‑share should deliver (scalable learning, documented outputs, recognized effort) versus what it often extracts (prep work, invisible labor, and applause without credit). The Survivor supplies empathy‑first, immediately usable tactics: three diagnostic signals that a session will be exploitative; a triage flow to choose Accept + Recorded Deliverable, Negotiate Credit or Budget, or Decline + Package; and three paste‑ready script...
2026-02-1406 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadSubject Lines: When a Title Runs the MeetingSubject lines are tiny performative acts that shape who reads, who responds, and who gets blamed. In this ten‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of subject-line theater: what a good title promises (context, required action, owner) versus what it often signals (optics, escalation theater, or passive delegation). The Survivor supplies humane, immediately usable tactics: three diagnostic signals that a subject is being used to manipulate attention; a triage flow you can run the moment you open an invite or thread (Clarify → Recast → Ignore); and five paste‑ready subject-line templates to convert fog into action (owner+deadline, decision-needed, FYI→Arch...
2026-02-1307 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Reconnect Routine: Tiny Steps to Try AgainSometimes play or a conversation stops because feelings get too big. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR becomes a kind detective of friendship and introduces the Reconnect Routine: a short, strengths-based three-step practice that helps children pause safely, quietly name what they need (space, a calm breath, or a short apology), and offer one tiny, optional step to try again (a wave, a quiet question, or a shared job). The episode models kid-friendly language that avoids labels, includes a 60–90 second guided practice where listeners try a calm pause and one tiny try-again line, and gives adults brief scripts to support timing, co...
2026-02-1305 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Pocket Signal: A Universal Token and Host Promise to Be Seen Without ExplanationSmall signals can prevent big harms. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a doorway image—standing in a crowded room, needing a minute, and shrinking because there’s no safe way to ask—and then introduces the Pocket Signal: a tiny, neutral token (physical or digital) anyone can carry to silently request specific, nonmedical responses from hosts and allies. Listeners learn a simple token design, three discreet meanings you can assign (pause, protect my seat, low‑stimulus help), and a short Host Promise leaders say when they see the token so action is immediate and private. The episode includes p...
2026-02-1306 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportDark Matters: How Outdoor Lighting Creates Pest Highways (and What to Do About It)A porch light that used to feel cozy now hosts a nightly congregation of moths, beetles and the predators that hunt them. In this monologue Mikey walks listeners through a field call where a homeowner’s entryway became a persistent insect hotspot and a neighbor nearly trapped a stinging insect attracted to the glow. We ID the typical nighttime visitors drawn to different lamp types and fixture placements, explain the ecological chain (light→insects→wasps/other predators→human encounters), and prioritize inspection-first IPM: fixture shielding, spectrum choice, timing, and habitat tweaks in the immediate landscape. The XTERMIGATOR DIY Report delivers three we...
2026-02-1306 min
Plugged In To Your DayAdvice Shield: Three Gentle Scripts to Deflect Unsolicited Fixes and Keep Your AgencyUnsolicited advice arrives like a tidal wave: kindly meant but exhausting, shaming, or simply unhelpful when your energy, cognition, or grief are already at capacity. This 10‑minute episode opens with a doorway image—someone stepping into a kitchen, offered a dozen quick fixes, and leaving smaller than they arrived—and names the quiet cost of constant solutions. Dr. Disruptor offers the Advice Shield: three short, reusable responses that protect agency and relationship. Learn the Thank‑and‑Hold (acknowledge care, pause the fix), the Redirect (briefly refocus the intent toward what helps now), and the Offer‑Later (invite help on your terms). Each...
2026-02-1206 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Sensory Switch: Three Discreet Wardrobe Moves to Stay in the RoomBright lights, scratchy fabrics, or a sudden noise spike can make staying feel impossible. This episode opens with a doorway image—wanting to remain but feeling edged out by sensory surprise—and offers a practical, dignity‑first habit: the Sensory Switch. Dr. Disruptor guides listeners through three discreet clothing or accessory moves (soft scarf/neck layer for temperature and tactile comfort; micro‑earcover clip or soft earbuds for sudden sound; sleeve cuff or textured wristband as a grounding touch cue) plus when and how to use them without announcing medical detail. Each swap includes a one‑line, nonmedical explanation you can show o...
2026-02-1108 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Question Detective: Clearing the FogSometimes instructions sound like a foggy map and a friend isn’t sure what the first step is. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR becomes a Question Detective and offers a simple, strengths-based routine to help children notice when directions are confusing, ask one clear, brave question, and restate what they heard to check the clue. The episode models three kid-ready question stems (a One-Step Ask, a Two-Option Check, and a Show-Me Request), includes a 60–90 second guided practice where listeners say a question aloud and try restating an instruction, and gives adults short scripts to model timing and tone. Classroom-friendly variations (ques...
2026-02-1005 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Preview Passport: Tiny Trips Through TomorrowSometimes the swamp day ahead looks like a mystery. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR becomes a gentle planning detective and invites listeners to make a Preview Passport: a small, kid-friendly routine to quietly peek at a coming moment (a test, playground change, assembly, or sleepover), pick one tiny tool that helps (a calming breath, favorite fidget, or a seat choice), and rehearse one first step like a mini-adventure. The episode models strengths-based, nonlabeling language for adults, includes a 60–90 second guided imagination rehearsal children can say or whisper along with the host, and offers classroom/home variations (pair previews, visual mini-passports, or...
2026-02-0905 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Off‑Ramp: A Dignity‑First Pause for Digital CommitmentsDigital commitments—courses, group chats, volunteer scheduling apps, and email threads—pile up even when your energy doesn’t. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a doorway image: an unread course module and a calendar full of notifications that feel like guilt. He offers the Off‑Ramp, a dignity‑first, three‑step workflow: 1) a simple Pause Signal you post or send, 2) a short Handoff Note that preserves your role without oversharing, and 3) a Quiet Return Plan so rejoining is safe and predictable. Listeners get three paste‑ready messages for an online class, a volunteer platform, and a long group chat; low‑...
2026-02-0907 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportScreen Guard: Stop Tears, Tracks & Tiny Gaps from Turning into Pest PathwaysA tenant texts a photo of a tiny moth slipping through a pinhole in the living-room screen and a homeowner finds chew marks at the sliding door threshold. This episode treats those frustrating moments as inspection opportunities. Mikey opens with the field vignette, then walks listeners through the pests most likely to exploit screen and threshold failures (moths, mosquitoes, small flies, overwintering spiders, small ants and occasional house mice at poorly sealed tracks). We explain how common actions—improper screen storage, worn splines, warped frames, and clogged tracks—create repeat access. The IPM Playbook prioritizes inspection, measured exclusion (repair vs. repl...
2026-02-0907 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadPre‑Reads: When 'Please Read This Before the Meeting' Becomes Meeting TheaterPre‑reads are pitched as efficiency hacks until everyone shows up having not read them and the meeting becomes a recitation of unread slides. In this ten‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the pre‑read ritual: what advance work promises (focus, faster decisions) versus what it often hides (optics, deferral, and passive accountability). The Survivor supplies empathy‑first, immediately usable tactics: three diagnostic signals a pre‑read is performative; a triage flow you can run the moment you’re asked to prep (Cancel + One‑Pager Summary, Require Pre‑Read + Micro‑Check, or Convert to Async Decision); and three paste‑re...
2026-02-0808 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadSlide Decks: When Presentations Become Political ArmorSlide decks are the lipstick on indecision: pretty, persuasive, and a convenient place to park accountability. In this ten‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the corporate slide deck—what it claims (clarity, persuasion) versus what it often delivers (political armor, decision deferral, and slide-based bureaucracy). The Survivor supplies empathy-first, immediately usable tactics: three diagnostic signals a deck is being used as theater rather than to inform; a triage flow (Minimize + Deliverable, Convert to Decision Table, or Kill + One‑Pager) listeners can run when asked to 'just build a deck'; and three paste-ready scripts to redirect requests into o...
2026-02-0709 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportShoe Stakeout: How Your Entryway Footwear Ferries Pests In (and a Quiet, Weekend Fix)You kick off your shoes and find a surprise—tiny legs tucked in the seam, a slug trail on the sole, or nesting fluff under the heel. This episode treats that common, low‑grade panic as a predictable logistics problem you can fix in a morning. Mikey opens with the field vignette and walks listeners through the likely hitchhikers (spiders, sowbugs/slugs, pantry beetles, occasional rodent debris), how seasonal habits and storage choices amplify risk, and why identification before reacting matters. The IPM Playbook prioritizes inspection, containment, sanitation, targeted storage changes, and simple monitoring. The XTERMIGATOR DIY Report delivers 3–5 safe weeken...
2026-02-0606 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Memory Map: Friendly Reminders for Forgetful DaysSometimes the swamp gets busy and important little things go missing—lunch, a library book, or the homework folder. In this 10-minute monologue, XTERMIGATOR becomes a gentle detective of memory and invites listeners to build a simple Memory Map: notice the moment you forget (the clue), choose one tiny reminder that actually helps (a drawing, a sticky symbol, or a short song), and check back later like a detective to make sure the clue led to success. The episode models strengths-based, nonlabeling language for adults, includes a 60–90 second guided practice where children create a playful ‘swamp sticky’ reminder they can try righ...
2026-02-0605 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Auto‑Intro: A 60‑Second, Dignity‑First Personal Snapshot for New EncountersFirst moments set the tone. This episode gives listeners a tiny, reusable Auto‑Intro designed for first meetings, volunteer check‑ins, class introductions, or liturgy greeters. Dr. Disruptor opens with a doorway image—saying nothing and later wishing you’d been understood—and then teaches a three‑part 60‑second pattern: a warm identity line, one clear contribution/strength, and a single, dignity‑preserving need or boundary phrased as an offer (not an excuse). The monologue includes three paste‑ready Auto‑Intro templates (faith gathering, classroom/parent check‑in, volunteer/team welcome), exact tonal cues to keep the line brief and human, a 60‑second reh...
2026-02-0605 min
Plugged In To Your DayDevotional Shortcuts: Tiny Prayer Practices When Energy Is LowSpiritual life often assumes uninterrupted attention: long prayers, standing, memorized responses. When energy or cognition wobbles, the risk isn’t faith but feeling excluded from it. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a doorway image—wanting to pray but the words have gone—and gently invites listeners to three portable devotional shortcuts: a Breath‑Anchored Blessing (30 seconds to center in any moment), a Phrase Pocket (one‑line liturgy you can carry or show), and a Gesture & Object Cue (nonverbal markers that hold intention without words). He then lays out a tiny Ritual Map—how to stitch Morning, Midday, and Night micr...
2026-02-0506 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportDelivery Doorway: How Packages Hitchhike Pests (and What to Do Before You Bring Them Inside)A neighborhood package arrives with a surprise: tiny droppings in the corner of the box and a wriggling insect in the tape seam. This episode treats that common, low‑grade panic as a logistics problem you can fix at the doorstep. Mikey opens with the field vignette and Dana walks listeners through the most likely hitchhikers (pantry pests, ants, spiders, and occasional rodent nesting materials), how packaging and delivery habits create repeat risk, and why inspection and simple quarantine beat panic. The IPM Playbook prioritizes inspection on arrival, safe quarantine, surface sanitation, sealing and disposing of suspect packaging, and entryway ex...
2026-02-0506 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadWorking Groups: When 'Cross-Functional' Becomes a Committee of BusyworkOrganizations love cross-functional working groups because they signal collaboration without the bother of hard decisions. In this ten-minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the working-group ritual: what it promises (faster alignment, shared ownership) versus what it often delivers (scope-dumping, invisible labor, endless meeting loops). The Survivor supplies empathy-first, tactical moves listeners can use immediately: three diagnostic signals a working group is a time sink, a triage flow to Accept + Charter, Timebox + Deliverable, or Decline + Route, and three paste-ready scripts (polite accept, scope-lock, graceful decline) tailored for junior->senior contexts. The episode closes with a two-week pilot plan...
2026-02-0507 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Welcome Detective: Small Steps to Invite a Friend InSometimes a friend looks like they’re on the edge of the pond but nobody knows how to help. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR puts on his detective hat to teach the Welcome Detective: a simple, nonlabeling three-step routine that helps children notice social clues, make low-pressure invitations, and check in afterward. The episode models kid-friendly language and offers three short, optional invite scripts children can try aloud during a 60–90 second guided practice (e.g., “Want to try this with me?” “Do you want a quiet job in our game?”). Adults get short, strengths-based scripts to introduce the idea without singling kid...
2026-02-0405 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportAttic Alert: Safe Weekend Fixes for Pests Above Your HeadWhen Maya, a new parent, hears late-night scratching above the nursery and finds insulation shoved aside at the attic hatch, panic meets practicality. This episode turns that unsettling discovery into a calm, inspection-first plan. Host Mikey opens with the field vignette; Dana identifies likely attic visitors (mice, roof rats, starlings, carpenter ants, overwintering insects) and decodes clues in insulation, wiring, vents and stored items. Licensed technician Rosa Morales drops a concise expert cameo to flag immediate hazards and when to call pros. The IPM Playbook prioritizes safe inspection with PPE, exclusion of entry points, moisture/vent checks, habitat reduction and...
2026-02-0407 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadTwo‑Pizza Rule: When 'Lean' Becomes a Headcount ExcuseCompanies love aphorisms—two‑pizza teams, scrappy startups, ship fast—and then treat the slogan as a hiring policy. In this ten‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the 'two‑pizza rule' and its cousins: what these aphorisms promise (focus, speed, autonomy) versus what they often deliver (burnout, hidden tradeoffs, and permanent understaffing masked as culture). The Survivor voice supplies humane, tactical moves listeners can use immediately: three diagnostic signals that 'lean' is being used as a budget dodge; a triage flow to choose Accept + Guardrails, Negotiate Resources & Scope, or Escalate + Document; and three tonal, paste‑ready scripts to s...
2026-02-0408 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadBrainstorming: When Ideation Becomes Free LaborCompanies celebrate 'creative' workshops until the post-it notes end up in a slide deck someone else owns. In this ten-minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of brainstorming: what it promises (open innovation, surface novel ideas) versus what it commonly delivers (extracted unpaid labor, vague next steps, idea hoarding). The Survivor voice supplies humane, tactical moves listeners can use immediately: three diagnostic signals that a brainstorm will be exploitative; a simple triage flow to convert ideas into Owner+Pilot+Criteria, Timebox+Ticket, or Archive+Credit; and three paste-ready prompts to set guardrails before the first sticky note is stuck...
2026-02-0308 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Tempo Tokens: Beat the Busy BrainSometimes a busy brain feels like a swamp full of splashing frogs. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR becomes a gentle detective of rhythm and shows listeners how simple beats can help us move from frazzled to focused. Kids learn the three-step Tempo Token routine: pick a friendly tempo (slow for settling, steady for focusing, bouncy for getting ready), practice a short 60–90 second beat-and-breath exercise (clap, tap, hum, or quietly stomp), and tuck a token (a pebble, sticker, or picture) that reminds them which tempo helps. The episode models nonclinical, strengths-based language for adults, includes a guided rhythm practice kids can do...
2026-02-0306 min
Plugged In To Your DayRole Audit: A Five‑Line Rewrite to Make Any Role FlexibleMany roles—usher, classroom helper, choir assistant, committee member—are written as if energy and cognition never change. That quiet mismatch pushes good people out. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens at the doorway image of a beloved volunteer who loved the work until the role quietly became impossible. Listeners learn a compact, dignity‑first tool: the Role Audit, a five‑line rewrite that clarifies core outcomes, names adjustable tasks, builds in a pre‑authorized short backup, offers a flexible time window, and closes with a simple feedback loop. The episode gives three paste‑ready rewrites (faith volunteer, classroom aide, workplac...
2026-02-0308 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportPlanter Patrol: Protect Raised Beds, Window Boxes & Containers Without ChemicalsNight sounds, a child’s gasp, and the soft scrape of snail slime open this episode—an audio scene that drops listeners into a real planter panic. Hosts Mikey and Dana diagnose the habitat clues behind container and raised-bed pest damage and deliver an inspection-first IPM playbook centered on cultural fixes, exclusion, sanitation, monitoring, and clear red flags. A 30–45 second micro-quote from an IPM technician adds credibility: “A cloth collar and an earlier water run saved my seedlings,” punctuating the DIY path. The episode gives one immediately actionable metric—recommended hardware-cloth mesh sizes and collar heights—so audio-only listeners can act without ch...
2026-02-0307 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Clue Log: Pocket Postcards for Feeling PatternsSometimes feelings feel like scattered swamp footprints. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR invites listeners to become gentle feeling-detectives with a pocket-sized Clue Log: a simple three-step routine to notice one small feeling clue during the day, mark it on a tiny postcard or sticker (color, icon, or single word), and tuck it away. Later, with a trusted grown-up, listeners flip through their postcards like detective evidence to spot helpful patterns (times, places, or tools that help) and plan one tiny, kind change. The episode models nonclinical language, includes a 60–90 second guided noticing practice where kids try marking a single clue, an...
2026-02-0204 min
Most People Don't... But You Do!" Invisible, Not Invaluable: Being Seen When the World Can’t See Your Struggle; Dr. Eric Fishon Author, Educator, Disability Advocate"In this deeply human and inspiring conversation, Bart sits down with Dr. Eric Fishon — author, educator, disability advocate, and nonprofit leader — to explore the lived reality of unseen disabilities and the power of advocacy, empathy, and inclusion. Dr. Eric shares his journey from a successful corporate career in customer experience and organizational culture to discovering his diagnoses of narcolepsy, chronic fatigue, ADHD, anxiety, and depression later in life. What followed was not an ending, but a reinvention. Through his Doctor Disruptor platform, Xtermigator Kids, and his work with the Invisible Disabilities Association, Dr. Eric is helping individuals and families unde...
2026-01-3041 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Plan-B Pocket: Tiny Backups for Big SurprisesWhen a swamp day doesn't go the way a friend expected, XTERMIGATOR puts on his detective hat to show that surprises can become small, manageable clues. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR introduces the Plan-B Pocket: a kid-friendly three-step routine to help children notice when a plan changes, pick one simple backup (a sensory tool, a short alternative activity, or a politely asked delay), and tuck that option into an imaginary pocket they can pull out later. The episode models gentle, strengths-based language for adults, includes a 60–90 second guided imagination practice where listeners build their own Plan-B Pocket and try a ti...
2026-01-3005 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportTurnover Tight: Pest-Proofing Short-Term Rentals & Vacation HomesA frantic host texts a photo: tiny droppings under a bed after checkout. This episode treats that familiar short-term‑rental panic as an operations problem with durable pest‑management solutions. Mikey opens with the guest‑turnover vignette and Dana lays out the common culprits for rental settings (rodents, pantry/pillow pests, bed‑bug red flags, overwintering insects drawn to luggage). We explain how rapid turnovers, shared laundry, unlocked storage, and inconsistent cleaning protocols create repeat risk, then translate those observations into an inspection‑first IPM playbook tailored for hosts and property managers: standardize pre‑checkout inspections, secure food and trash protocols, a...
2026-01-3006 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Inclusion Pulse: One Question Leaders Can Ask to Learn What HelpsToo often feedback about accessibility asks people to re-explain fatigue, sensory needs, or cognitive limits — and that request itself becomes another burden. In this 10-minute episode Dr. Disruptor offers a small, powerful alternative: the Inclusion Pulse, a single, dignity-first question leaders can use after gatherings to learn what worked, what drained, and what to keep doing. Listeners hear a doorway image of a quiet exit after a well-meaning service, then learn how to craft the Pulse question, three low-cost delivery channels (paper card, single-line SMS, and a one-click anonymous form), and a simple leader habit to respond publicly to what’s le...
2026-01-3007 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportWindow Well Watch: How Low Openings Become Pest BackdoorsA tenant reports scurrying at the basement window well and a family finds droppings on the sill—this episode turns that small, familiar worry into a practical proofing blueprint. Mikey opens with the field vignette and Dana walks listeners through the common culprits that exploit low openings (mice, rats, centipedes, cockroaches, and overwintering spiders), plus the photo-ready clues that separate passing visitors from established entry points. We explain why grading, debris, window-well covers, trash placement, and nearby landscaping create repeat risk, then translate those observations into a prioritized IPM playbook: inspection, exclusion, moisture and habitat reduction, sanitation, and monitoring. The XT...
2026-01-2906 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadHiPo Programs: When 'High Potential' Is a Caste System in Cardigan FormCompanies celebrate HiPo (high-potential) cohorts like a meritocratic elevator, then wonder why promotion lines stay the same. In this ten-minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a compact forensic audit of HiPo programs: what the label claims (accelerated development, sponsorship, clarity) versus common realities (network capture, optics-first selection, stalled outcomes). The Survivor voice supplies humane, immediately usable tactics: three diagnostic signals that show whether a program actually produces sponsors and role upgrades; a triage flow to respond to being nominated (Accept with documented outcomes, Negotiate access to sponsors/resources, or Decline + Publicize Alternatives); and three paste-ready scripts to request measurable commitments (sponsor...
2026-01-2908 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadLateral Moves: When 'Stretch' Is a Side Door, Not a DemotionNot every sideways role is a consolation prize. In this ten-minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the lateral move: what leaders mean when they pitch 'this is a great lateral opportunity' versus what the job actually delivers (new skills, broader networks, frozen compensation, or career limbo). The Survivor voice supplies humane, immediately usable tactics: three diagnostic signals that separate genuine growth moves from covert stalls; a triage flow you can run in a 1:1 (Accept with Guardrails, Negotiate Compensation & Path, or Network‑Out); and three paste‑ready scripts to lock scope, secure pay parity, and win a timeline for...
2026-01-2806 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Helpful Words: Little Scripts for Big FeelingsWhen friends need help but feel shy saying so, XTERMIGATOR puts on his detective hat to show that words can be gentle tools. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR introduces three short, practice-ready scripts for common moments: asking for help starting a task, requesting a brief break, and inviting a quieter turn in a group. Each script is framed as a neutral, strengths-based clue kids can try, followed by a 60–90 second guided role-play so listeners can say the lines out loud with friendly prompts. The episode also offers adult scripts for modeling, nonverbal and written alternatives for different needs, and classroom-friendly wa...
2026-01-2706 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadAction Items: When 'We Have Action Items' Means Nobody Does AnythingMeet the action item: the tiny promise that evaporates between meeting adjournment and next Monday’s calendar. In this ten-minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a quick forensic audit of the phrase 'action item'—what it implicitly promises (clear owner, deadline, and acceptance criteria) versus what it usually delivers (vague hope and collective amnesia). The Survivor voice supplies humane, immediately usable tactics: three diagnostic signals that reveal whether an item will live or die, a triage flow to convert meeting chatter into accountable work (Owner+Due+Definition, Convert to Ticket, or Decline+Propose), and three paste-ready scripts (gentle, neutral, assertive) to pin...
2026-01-2706 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportPet Plate ProtocolMikey’s morning kibble becomes a small crisis—ants marching across his dog’s bowl—and that everyday scene opens a focused, 9-minute lesson in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This episode blends a short human micro-story with a quick vet soundbite to build empathy and credibility, then walks listeners through how to read the most common clues (trails, droppings, gnaw marks, packaging damage), why accessible pet food is frequently implicated in household pest calls, and which non-chemical moves actually stop repeat visits. The IPM Playbook prioritizes inspection, airtight storage, scheduled feeding, surface sanitation, physical exclusion, and monitoring; the XTERMIGATOR DIY Report l...
2026-01-2705 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadLevel‑Setting: When 'Let's Level‑Set' Resets Expectations—or Rewrites HistoryTeams reach for 'let’s level‑set' as if it’s a neutral refresh button, but the phrase often lands as a subtle permission to rewrite scope, recast decisions, or stall accountability. In this 10‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a compact forensic audit of the phrase: what level‑setting promises (shared context, aligned criteria) versus what it sometimes delivers (late scope shifts, retroactive changes, or gentle gaslighting). The Survivor voice supplies humane, tactical tools listeners can apply immediately: three diagnostic signals that a level‑set is alignment versus manipulation; three paste‑ready scripts to demand pre‑read artifacts, named owners, and measurable o...
2026-01-2407 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadTransparency: When 'We're Being Transparent' Is PR, Policy, or PaperworkOrganizations praise 'transparency' like a civic virtue while using the word to dodge accountability, outsource explanation to legal, or stage manage perception. In this ten‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor conducts a forensic audit of the promise of transparency: what true clarity looks like versus theater or regulated silence. The Survivor voice supplies empathy‑first, tactical moves listeners can use immediately: three diagnostic signals that reveal whether a transparency promise will produce usable information or just PR; three paste‑ready scripts to request concrete artifacts (owners, timelines, data access) without triggering defensiveness; and a short pilot plan to test a single transp...
2026-01-2306 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportGarage Guardian: Protect Your Car from Rodent DamageYou pull into the driveway and your car won’t start—chewed wires and nesting fluff in the engine bay. In this calm, checklist-first episode Mikey opens with that real homeowner vignette and Dana breaks into detective mode to ID the usual culprits (mice and rats) and the clues that point to a vehicle vs. building infestation. We explain why warm engine bays, stored boxes, and garage clutter invite nesting, how seasonal patterns change risk, and how rodent behavior around vehicles differs from typical house routes. The IPM Playbook prioritizes inspection, exclusion, sanitation, habitat reduction, and monitoring with safe, non-chemical week...
2026-01-2306 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Sensory Treasure HuntWhen a swamp friend feels jumbled by bright lights, loud croaks, or itchy grass, XTERMIGATOR puts on his detective hat and invites listeners on a Sensory Treasure Hunt. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR gently names strong sensations in kid-friendly language, models a simple three-clue routine—pick one sense, find three gentle clues, and choose a soothing tool—and guides a 60–90 second single-sense grounding practice kids can try anywhere. The episode emphasizes strengths-based language, offers playful variations for classrooms and homes, and gives adults brief scripts to invite participation without pressure. Listeners leave with a concrete, portable routine that builds awareness, reduce...
2026-01-2205 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadForced Fun: When 'Culture' Becomes Unpaid Social LaborCompanies celebrate team‑building like confetti: happy hours, offsites, 'fun' committees, and pizza parties arrive as culture stamps while real tradeoffs—time, emotional labor, caregiving windows, and evening bandwidth—get ignored. In this ten‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of corporate social rituals to show when they build community and when they function as unpaid labor, optics, or covert performance theater. The Survivor supplies empathy‑first, executable tactics listeners can use immediately: three signals that reveal coercion versus invitation; three paste‑ready RSVP scripts (gracious accept, tactful decline, boundary + ask for compensated alternatives); a compact 'Social Contract' checklist yo...
2026-01-2207 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportBasement Moisture: Stop Pests at the SourceWhen damp corners turn into critter corners: this episode gives listeners three clear outcomes—how to recognize pests driven by moisture, a prioritized 3-step weekend action card to dry and proof a lower level, and the red flags that require licensed help. We open with a tenant photo vignette, then quickly ID springtails, silverfish, centipedes and opportunistic rodents with simple visual clues. A 30–45 second expert soundbite from a plumber or pest pro boosts credibility before the IPM playbook: inspection, moisture control, exclusion, and low-impact monitoring. The episode packs a measurable weekend plan (towel, fan placement/dehumidifier strategy, sealing simple gaps), and...
2026-01-2206 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportPlant Detective: Rescue Case — ID & Gentle Fixes for Common Houseplant PestsA tenant texts the show a grainy photo of sticky residue on a fiddle-leaf fig and a dust-like webbing. Mikey opens with the scene; Dana becomes the plant-detective and sets the case file. We play a short, 20-30 second clip from an entomologist at the city conservatory to confirm photo-ready cues for mealybugs, scale, spider mites and fungus gnats, then translate integrated pest management into a prioritized, non-chemical rescue plan. Listeners hear three safe weekend actions—isolate and inspect, targeted rinse/wipe/scrape, soil-surface drying and repot basics—plus sticky-trap tactics and a clear decision flowchart for when to call a pr...
2026-01-2107 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Quiet Rehearsal: A 60-Second Practice to Say What You NeedAsking for support often costs more energy than the help itself. This 10-minute monologue gives listeners a low-effort tool: the Quiet Rehearsal, a three-part, 60-second practice that builds muscle memory for saying one clear thing when words and stamina are scarce. Dr. Disruptor opens with a doorway image of standing in a vestibule, words gone, and offers a short ritual: 1) a Breath Anchor to calm a racing body, 2) a One-Line Frame that names purpose and one simple request in plain, nonmedical language, and 3) a Sensory Cue (an object or gesture) to trigger confidence. The episode includes three paste-ready 60-second rehearsal...
2026-01-2107 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Cozy Calm CornerWhen the swamp gets noisy and a friend feels all squiggly inside, XTERMIGATOR pops on his detective hat to look for a gentle solution: a personal Calm Corner. In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR names the uncomfortable feeling in kid-friendly language, introduces a simple three-part Calm Corner (a safe spot, two soothing items, and a short calming routine), and leads a guided 60–90 second Calm-Check practice children can try right away. The episode models strengths-based phrases adults can use, gives quick, adaptable ideas for home or classroom materials, and offers ways to include friends so no one feels left out. Listeners leave wi...
2026-01-2106 min
XTERMIGATOR KIDS - INVISIBLE DISABILITIES, INVISIBLE NO MOREXTERMIGATOR and the Busy-Brain Clue MapXTERMIGATOR discovers that his friend is having trouble getting started on a chore and introduces a simple, playful routine called the 'Clue Map.' In this 10-minute monologue XTERMIGATOR models gentle language to name the feeling of a busy brain, breaks a task into three tiny detective clues, and leads a short practice game so kids experience success right away. The episode teaches one concrete tool families and teachers can use at home or in class to support transitions and beginnings without clinical labels. It includes kid-friendly phrases, celebration moments for small steps, and quick prompts adults can use to...
2026-01-2005 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Quiet Archive: A One-Page, Rolling Access Brief to Preserve Dignity When People or Leaders ChangeWhen volunteers, teachers, clergy, or family stewards change, the burden of re-explaining invisible needs often falls back on the same person. This 10-minute episode introduces the Quiet Archive: a single, living one-page brief that follows a person or a role so communities don’t demand repetitive disclosures. Dr. Disruptor opens with a doorway image of a beloved volunteer whose supports vanished after a leadership handoff. Listeners learn the Archive anatomy: nonmedical preference lines, discreet signal keys, recent small accommodations that worked, one named steward, and a gentle review cadence. The episode offers three ready templates (congregation handoff, classroom substitute file, vo...
2026-01-2008 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadHard Stops: Respecting Your Time Without the DramaWhen Priya said she had a hard stop at 3:30, her manager replied, “We’ll finish—just one quick thing.” The meeting ran 25 extra minutes and Priya missed a deadline. This episode unpacks how to make a hard stop work without becoming “difficult.” In 10 minutes we diagnose why end-times are treated as suggestions, offer three concrete, copy-paste scripts (gentle: "I have a hard stop at 3:30; can we table this for a 15-minute follow-up?", neutral: "I need to end at 3:30; who will own the next step?", assertive: "I must leave at 3:30—let's capture action items and schedule a follow-up"), and give a two-week pilot...
2026-01-2006 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportLaundry Room Lurkers: Protecting Clothes from Moths, Beetles & Other Textile PestsA renter texts a photo of tiny holes in a favorite sweater; Mikey opens with that relatable moment and Dana goes full detective on what’s actually chewing fabric. This episode gives clear, photo-ready ID cues for common textile pests (webbing clothes moths vs. carpet/beetle larvae), explains their feeding habits and preferred harbors (closets, laundry baskets, stored wool, lint traps), and shows why laundry and storage routines matter. The IPM Playbook prioritizes inspection, sanitation, exclusion, humidity control, and monitoring; the XTERMIGATOR DIY Report lists 3–5 safe, non-chemical weekend actions listeners can do now to stop damage and protect seasonal wardrobes. Red...
2026-01-2006 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadPromotion Pipeline: When 'You're on the Radar' Is Career TheaterPromotions get sold as moments of recognition but too often act as a slow-motion spectacle: the polite phrase 'we see you' becomes a forever-dangling carrot. In this ten-minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the promotion pipeline—who benefits from vagueness, how ambiguity preserves budgets and optics, and where invisible labor accumulates. The Survivor voice supplies empathy-first, tactical moves: three diagnostic signals that reveal whether a promotion is likely to happen or is just theater; a compact, three-step Promotion Audit you can run in a 1:1 to demand named owners, budget signals, and timeline; and three paste-ready scripts (the As...
2026-01-1909 min
Plugged In To Your DaySpeaking Safety: A 90‑Second Script to Protect Your VoicePublic speaking—sermon, short lecture, volunteer announcement—can suddenly feel impossible when energy, brain fog, or sensory overload arrive. In this 10‑minute monologue Dr. Disruptor opens with a doorway image: standing at a lectern with the words gone, heart pounding. He offers the Speaking Safety Script, a compact, 90‑second pattern that helps you (1) say yes while naming one essential support, (2) ask for a pacing or tech accommodation in a single pasted line, or (3) decline without reputational cost. Listeners get three ready scripts (pulpit/blessing, classroom mini‑lecture, volunteer announcement), a three‑item Pre‑Talk Safety Checklist organizers can promise, a 60‑second aloud reh...
2026-01-1905 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportStop the Buzz: Pest-Proof Your CompostA neighbor texts a photo of a soggy, buzzing bin and a small gnawed hole—Mikey opens on that sensory vignette (the wet, sweet hum of flies) and Dana plays a 20-second clip from a municipal compost technician who describes the most common homeowner mistakes. The episode quickly identifies pest culprits—fruit/filth flies, soldier fly larvae, springtails, and rodent sign—and explains the ecological causes: too-wet scraps, improper food choices, poor airflow, and unsecured lids. The heart of the show is a concise, IPM-first DIY plan: three to five clear weekend moves you can do without chemicals, plus a 15-secon...
2026-01-1907 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadThe Last Reply‑All: How to Kill the Email Chain for GoodEmail threads breed theater: a polite FYI multiplies into status posts, passive confirmations, and a slow leak of attention. This 10‑minute episode blends a memorable vignette (how a single reply‑all once cost a small team nearly an hour of focused work) with a humane, tactical toolkit you can deploy this week. Dr Disruptor translates the unspoken dynamics of mass CCs; Survivor models empathetic language and a short roleplay of a script that salvages relationships while closing noise. Listeners leave with three paste‑ready scripts (deflect, consolidate, close), three automations to pilot, a compliance checklist for regulated teams, and a simple...
2026-01-1807 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadReorgs: When 'Realignment' Is Strategy—or a Shuffle to Hide the MessReorgs arrive like corporate weather: announced with breathy slides and promises of 'streamlining' while people's titles and livelihoods get shuffled. In this ten-minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the word 'reorg'—what leaders intend, what HR pretends, and where the invisible casualties tend to appear. The Survivor voice provides empathetic, tactical steps you can use immediately: three diagnostic signals that reveal whether a reorg is strategic or cosmetic; a five-question Rapid Role Map you can ask for in 1:1s to clarify reporting, metrics, and job security; three paste-ready scripts (clarify, negotiate, document) to protect your position without so...
2026-01-1707 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Gentle Nudge: Three Dignity‑First Reminders That Protect Your Energy and Your RelationshipsPeople with invisible disabilities, caregivers, and busy stewards often shoulder the double burden of doing the work and chasing the follow‑up. This 10‑minute monologue gives listeners three low-cost, dignity‑first reminders designed to keep commitments clear without extra emotional labor. Opening with a doorway image—a missed reply that cost a shift—Dr. Disruptor offers a simple timing rule (when to wait, when to nudge), three tested formats (a 15‑word text that preserves privacy, a one‑sentence in‑person nudge that protects dignity, and a delegated reminder a trusted ally can send), and clear escalation steps so nudges don’t become pressure...
2026-01-1606 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadStakeholders: The Invisible Crowd That Signs Your DeliverablesMeet the stakeholder: the polite ghost who appears at milestones to veto, expand scope, or ask for 'visibility.' This ten-minute forensic audit unmasks the stakeholder as a role, not a status, and shows how the label gets weaponized to diffuse responsibility. Dr Disruptor rails against the mythic stakeholder committee while The Survivor models humane tactics to protect your timeline and reputation. Listeners will get three diagnostic signals that identify whether a stakeholder is a real decision-maker or theater, a lightweight stakeholder map exercise to clarify who actually needs to sign, a triage flow to convert vague asks into named...
2026-01-1607 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportAnts on the Move: Why Satellite Colonies Turn a Kitchen Crawl into a Building ProblemA homeowner notices fresh ant trails appearing in the kitchen after a brief renovation. Mikey opens with that quick field vignette and Dana walks listeners through how small satellite colonies form away from a main nest and why that changes your approach. The episode teaches clear, repeatable ID cues for common house-invading ants (where to look for trails, timing of activity, size and recruitment behavior), explains access points—wall voids, utility penetrations, and landscaping-to-foundation corridors—and shows how moisture, resident food habits, and temporary construction disturbances encourage new satellite sites. The IPM playbook prioritizes inspection, exclusion, sanitation, habitat reduction, and moni...
2026-01-1607 min
Bugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportEaves & Nests: Field ID, Proofing Fixes & an Entomologist’s TakeA homeowner wakes to a low, insistent buzz outside the bedroom and the hosts open with a 20–30s sensory vignette—porch floorboards, cautious footsteps, a gray papery nest tucked into an eave—then pivot into a calm, safety-first field clinic. Dana guides listeners through clear, photo-ready ID cues (nest silhouette, flyer behavior, activity timing) while Mikey cues ambient sound to help people ‘hear’ typical activity without approaching. A 60–90s cameo with an urban entomologist adds a concise myth-busting explanation of aggressiveness and nesting logic. The episode translates that into an IPM playbook with specific, safe specs listeners can use: 1/8-inch (≈3 mm) vent mesh...
2026-01-1508 minBugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportDown the Drain: Telling Sewer Roaches from Kitchen Invaders and Stopping the ComebackA property manager reports roaches sighted near sinks and floor drains at night. Mikey walks listeners through the subtle clues that separate sewer-associated roaches (oriental/american) from kitchen-adapted species (German roaches): location patterns, droppings, grease smear placement, and behavior around drains and pipes. Dana explains why plumbing, dry traps, and shared drains create recurring entry points and how sanitation, moisture control, and exclusion interrupt that cycle. The episode’s IPM Playbook focuses on inspection of drains and traps, non-chemical cleanup, targeted sanitation of drain surrounds, sealing penetrations, and monitoring—plus clear red flags that require a pro or plumber. The XTER...
2026-01-1407 min
Plugged In To Your DayThe Evening Anchor: A 3‑Minute Family Ritual to Share Capacity and Stay ConnectedHomes often carry a quiet mismatch: one person collapsing into bed while others assume plans will hold. This episode invites listeners into the Evening Anchor, a brief, dignity‑first ritual designed to surface capacity, redistribute small tasks, and preserve connection before sleep. Opening with a short doorway image—arriving home exhausted while the family chat plans—the monologue models the ritual’s three parts: a one‑sentence capacity check, one tiny request or offer, and a shared one‑minute repair (a short gratitude or practical handoff). Dr. Disruptor offers three ready scripts (parent+child, partner team, multigenerational household), tweaks for faith homes...
2026-01-1405 min
Where the Rubber Meets the RoadOnboarding: Not Orientation Theater — Turning 'Welcome' into a Real RampCompanies celebrate onboarding like a parade: swag, slides, and a tour of the snack bar. But real onboarding is the stealth work of converting new hires into productive humans, and too often it’s outsourced to optimism and HR checkboxes. In this ten‑minute monologue Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the word 'onboarding'—who it serves, what it pretends to do, and where the wreckage accumulates. The Survivor voice is folded in with empathy-first tactics you can use immediately: a three-question diagnostic to tell if a ramp exists, a triage flow for first‑week priorities (who trains, what’s blocked...
2026-01-1407 minPlugged In To Your DaySignal Map: A Tiny Building Blueprint to Find Quiet, Dignified Support Without AskingBuildings tell a story about who belongs. For people with invisible disabilities, not knowing where to sit, where to step aside, or who to ask can turn a single event into a day of exhaustion. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor invites leaders, caregivers, and regular attenders to make a Signal Map: a simple, dignity‑first floor sketch (physical or digital) that marks low‑sensory corners, soft-seating zones, discreet responder points, captioned tech spots, and quick-exit routes. The episode opens with a doorway image—wanting to stay but not knowing where to go—then walks listeners through co‑design principles (nonstigma si...
2026-01-1306 minPlugged In To Your DayDefault Access: Five Host Moves That Make Every Gathering InclusiveHosts set the tone. This 10‑minute episode invites clergy, teachers, volunteer coordinators, and small-group leaders to adopt five low-effort Default Access moves that remove repeated explanations and preserve dignity. Opening with a quiet doorway moment—wanting to stay but dreading a long conversation—Dr. Disruptor offers a pragmatic checklist: pre-event notes that name access options, a quietly signaled low-sensory corner, captioned/large-print essentials, a named steward for quiet responses, and a habit of default flexible role descriptions. Each move includes exact leader phrasings to announce without stigma, low‑tech alternates for low-bandwidth settings, and a 60‑second rehearsal to commit to one change...
2026-01-1207 minBugged Out: The XTERMIGATOR ReportWhen Flour Twitches: A Calm, Photo-Ready Plan to Beat Pantry PestsA homeowner texts in a photo: a handful of flour dust that seems to twitch when disturbed. Mikey uses that image to open a short, reassuring episode that turns alarm into action. Listeners get a clear, photo-first identification walkthrough for pantry moths, weevils, and grain beetles, plus a prioritized inspection checklist that fits on a phone. We include a 60-second recorded listener vignette with a housing-manager who solved a recurring infestation, showing the value of exclusion and container upgrades. The XTERMIGATOR Pantry Photo ID Checklist in the show notes bundles: 12 visual ID snaps, the four immediate safe steps to contain...
2026-01-1205 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadBuy‑In: When 'We Need Buy‑In' Is a Proxy for Avoiding DecisionsOrganizations toss around 'we need buy‑in' like a magic phrase that absolves decision‑making. This episode performs a forensic audit of 'buy‑in' to reveal when it’s genuine coalition‑building, when it’s a request for applause, and when it’s a polite way to spread blame. Dr Disruptor rails against the theater of consensus that masks missing tradeoffs; The Survivor supplies empathetic, usable tactics to protect time and clarity. Listeners will get three diagnostic cues that reveal the real ask behind 'buy‑in', a fast triage flow to convert vague alignment into named owners and deadlines, and three copy‑paste...
2026-01-1107 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadStretch Goals: Aspirational Targets or Organized Overwork?Organizations love stretch goals: they sound ambitious, motivate rallies, and make leadership feel visionary. This episode performs a forensic audit of the phrase stretch goals to expose when targets are genuinely catalytic versus when they are an excuse to shift unrealistic work onto the same bandwidth. Dr Disruptor skewers the motivational theater that turns quarterly OKRs into weekend projects; The Survivor offers empathy-first tactics listeners can use immediately. You will get three diagnostic questions to evaluate whether a stretch goal has budget, defined tradeoffs, and an owner; a quick triage flow for accepting, negotiating, or refusing a stretch ask; and...
2026-01-1007 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Dignity Drawer: A Pocket Kit to Stay Present When Your Body or Mind Won't CooperateYou don’t always have the words, and that’s okay. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor introduces the Dignity Drawer: a discreet, portable kit of three to five nonmedical items and one short script that protects privacy, agency, and presence in worship, classrooms, and workplaces. Opening with a quiet doorway moment—wanting to stay but needing a way to ask for help—the episode teaches three context‑tailored kits (pew pocket, classroom cubby, desk drawer), how to assemble each with dignity rules (no medical labels, opt‑in sharing, easy-return items), and a one‑sentence handoff line you can show or tuck away. Li...
2026-01-0906 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadWellness Programs: Perks, PR, or Passive‑Aggressive Bandage?Companies love to announce wellness as a cure-all: meditation apps, standing desks, and monthly 'wellness challenges' arrive like confetti while the underlying workload remains unchanged. This episode performs a forensic audit of the phrase 'wellness program' to expose when perks are genuine investment, when they’re PR optics, and when they’re a passive‑aggressive bandage over structural problems. Dr Disruptor skewers the performative ceremonies (the Wellness Week that coincides with fiscal crunch), while The Survivor supplies empathy-first tactics listeners can use immediately: three diagnostic questions to evaluate program sincerity, a short triage flow to decide when to use a perk v...
2026-01-0908 minPlugged In To Your DayPeer Pocket Guide: Teaching Kids Small Ways to Include ClassmatesClassroom inclusion often depends on peers knowing small, ordinary moves that keep someone present without calling attention to difference. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a quiet scene: a child slipping out of a story time because noise and questions felt like too much. He then offers a short, dignity‑first Peer Pocket Guide parents, teachers, and youth leaders can teach in minutes: three micro-practices children can use (the Quiet Offer, the Simple Swap, and the Signal Share), age‑friendly scripts for preschool, elementary, and middle-school contexts, and a one‑minute rehearsal families can do at home. The episode...
2026-01-0805 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadCircle Back: When 'We'll Circle Back' Becomes a Holding Pattern‘Let’s circle back’ is corporate for a pause button that often stays pressed. This episode performs a forensic audit of the phrase to expose when it’s a polite stall, an escape hatch, or a genuine promise to re-open a decision. Dr Disruptor skewers the polite theater that lets leaders postpone tradeoffs forever; The Survivor supplies empathy-first, practical tactics listeners can use immediately. You’ll get three signal phrases that reveal the true intent behind a promise to 'circle back,' a quick triage to decide whether to accept or lock it down, and three copy‑paste scripts (gentle, neutral, ass...
2026-01-0806 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Energy Credit Ledger: A Dignity‑First Way to Give and Receive Small HelpWhen asking for help can feel like creating a permanent debt, people with invisible disabilities often say no to support that would actually keep them connected. In this tender 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a quiet, relatable image: a casserole plate returned with apologies and a feeling of owing more than you can pay. He introduces the Energy Credit Ledger, a dignity‑first framework of short, time‑limited micro-promises (one small ask, one small repay, one gratitude ping) that communities can use to share support without turning care into obligation. Listeners get clear rules (opt‑in, privacy, nonmedical language), three re...
2026-01-0710 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadMission Statements: Wall Art or Work Plan? Translating Slogans into ActionWe treat mission statements like decorative vows—good for onboarding slides and desk mugs, terrible at guiding real choices. This episode performs a forensic audit of the mission statement to expose when it’s genuine guidance and when it’s rhetorical armor for indecision. Dr Disruptor skewers the aspirational fluff that lets leaders claim virtue while avoiding tradeoffs; The Survivor offers empathy‑first tactics listeners can use immediately. You’ll get three diagnostic questions to test whether a mission actually influences hiring, prioritization, and budgets; a one‑line script to request mission‑aligned acceptance criteria in planning meetings; and a compact 'missi...
2026-01-0707 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadKPIs: When 'Moving the Needle' Becomes a Magic TrickWe’ve all applauded dashboards while the actual work quietly slipped backward. This episode performs a forensic audit of KPIs and OKRs to expose how metrics can be used as theater—feelings dressed as targets—rather than tools for decision-making. Dr Disruptor skewers the euphemisms that let leadership celebrate motion without progress, and The Survivor supplies humane, tactical moves listeners can use immediately. You’ll learn five red flags of metric theater, a fast triage flow to decide which metrics deserve effort, and three copy-paste scripts to ask for a baseline, a named owner, and timebound success criteria. The episode also sho...
2026-01-0607 minPlugged In To Your DayThe One‑Line Absence Note: Leave Your Role Without ShameThere are moments when you must step back—an unexpected flare, a caregiving emergency, or a day your brain simply won’t cooperate—but leaving a role can feel like admitting failure. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a quiet scene: the lingering guilt after a missed Sunday shift. Then he offers a compact, dignity‑first tool: the One‑Line Absence Note. Learn a three‑part micro‑instruction pattern (one compassionate notice line, one essential instruction, one simple who‑to‑contact) that fits a text, a pinned note, or a tiny printed card. The episode equips listeners with three ready template...
2026-01-0611 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadPIPs: Reading the Fine Print Without Freaking OutWe all flinch at the three-letter whisper: 'PIP.' This episode performs a forensic audit of Performance Improvement Plans to separate theater from legitimate correction. Dr Disruptor skewers the euphemisms and power plays that turn performance management into a speed‑trap, while The Survivor supplies humane, tactical moves you can use immediately. In ten minutes you’ll learn to recognize whether a PIP is a fixable development plan or an exit ramp, three immediate steps to buy breathing room (pause, document, clarify), and three copy‑paste scripts to ask for measurable criteria, propose a training-led improvement plan, or record a respec...
2026-01-0507 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadAll‑Hands: From Town Hall to Theater — Making the Monthly Spectacle UsefulWe’ve all endured the monthly All‑Hands: a three‑minute highlight reel followed by thirty minutes of vague promises and a Q&A that feels curated. This episode performs a forensic audit of the All‑Hands ritual—what it pretends to be (alignment, transparency) and what it often is (optics, plausible deniability, and a spreadsheet of deferred decisions). Dr Disruptor skewers the performative elements—staged wins, surprise product reveals that lack funding, and the Q&A that’s really a PR soft‑launch. The Survivor supplies humane, practical tactics to survive and improve the next meeting: three post‑meeting questions that ext...
2026-01-0406 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadThought Leadership: How to Spot a Thinkfluencer and Survive the HypeWe all nod politely when someone volunteers to produce 'thought leadership' and then watch as vapor replaces responsibility. In this episode Dr Disruptor performs a forensic audit of the phrase thought leadership: who benefits, which stakeholders hide behind it, and how it becomes a CV-padding mill while the real work goes unstaffed. The Survivor offers humane, practical counters—questions and scripts that convert vague requests into measurable asks, timelines, and owners. Listeners will learn to recognize five telltale signals of 'thinkfluencing' versus genuine expertise, three actionable scripts to request scope and delivery, and a simple decision flow to refuse projects th...
2026-01-0307 minWhere the Rubber Meets the RoadBandwidth: The Corporate Cloak of InvisibilityEveryone claims they have 'no bandwidth' and yet meetings keep multiplying like corporate rabbits. This episode performs a forensic audit on 'bandwidth'—what people really mean, why it’s become the universal excuse, and how you can reclaim your calendar without burning bridges. Dr Disruptor skewers the performative urgency that spawns pointless meetings while The Survivor supplies humane, usable scripts for saying no, delegating, or turning meetings into action items. Listeners will walk away with a short triage checklist to decide which invites deserve attention, three ready-to-use email/voice scripts that preserve relationships, and a one-page "Bandwidth Defense" they can past...
2026-01-0207 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Accessibility RSVP: How to Say Yes (or No) with DignityInvitations show up all the time—weddings, volunteer rosters, community dinners, school events—and each RSVP can become a tiny minefield for people with fluctuating energy, brain fog, or invisible needs. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a short image of staring at a cheerful RSVP form and feeling exhausted by the thought of explaining everything. Then he offers a compact, dignity-first framework for responding: a three-option RSVP template (Attending, Attending with needs, Regret with offer), privacy toggles (what to share publicly vs. privately), and three ready-to-send phrasings tailored to faith events, classroom functions, and volunteer shifts. Listeners learn...
2026-01-0212 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Capacity Card: A Wallet‑Sized, Dignity‑First Snapshot to Share Needs in the MomentThere are moments when you need help but not the energy for a long conversation: a doorway after worship, a classroom overwhelm, or a team handoff at work. This 10‑minute monologue meets that exact, urgent gap with a tiny, portable tool: the Capacity Card. Dr. Disruptor opens with a vivid one‑line scene of needing to leave mid‑service and not knowing how to ask. Then he walks listeners through a dignity‑first card design—one purpose line, two short supports, one brief responder instruction, and optional privacy cues—plus three context‑tailored templates (faith, school, workplace), a printable micro‑layout, and a di...
2026-01-0109 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Gentle Welcome Packet: A One-Page Onboarding for Inclusive ParticipationNew roles—volunteer, student, committee member, or new family—are often the moment people decide whether they belong. For those with invisible disabilities, that first impression can mean repeated explanations, hidden exits, or disappearing altogether. In this 10-minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a small, vulnerable scene: a new volunteer who loved the work but left after feeling misunderstood. Then he offers a practical, transferable tool: the Gentle Welcome Packet, a one-page template leaders can send before the first meeting to set tone, list discreet access signals, name micro-accommodations, and offer a clear contact path. Listeners get three ready-to-send variants (fait...
2025-12-3115 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Quiet Automator: Three Tiny Tech Moves That Safeguard Your PresenceWhen your energy or words run out, technology can quietly hold space for you—if it’s set up with dignity in mind. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a brief scene of standing in a doorway, cursor blinking on an email that felt impossible to write, then guides listeners through three practical, privacy‑respecting tech moves: a short auto‑response for temporary low‑capacity days, reusable message templates for clergy, teachers, and volunteers, and calendar buffer blocks paired with a one‑line explanation. Each move includes exact, faith‑ and classroom‑friendly phrasing, low‑tech alternatives for basic phones, and a 60‑sec...
2025-12-3011 minPlugged In To Your DayThe 60‑Second Pause: A Micro‑Ritual to Let Rest Happen in Worship, Class, and MeetingsPeople with invisible disabilities often have to choose between belonging and self‑preservation. This 10‑minute episode offers a tiny, transferable ritual: the 60‑Second Pause. Dr. Disruptor opens with a brief scene of an exhausted person masking through a service and leaving ashamed, then invites listeners to imagine a single, explicit pause woven into gatherings—one sentence the leader says, one breath for the room, and an unobtrusive pause cue that normalizes stepping out or resting. The episode teaches three variations (worship, classroom, team meeting), exact leader phrasing, a congregant script for requesting the pause, and an optional discreet signal to use when...
2025-12-2911 minPlugged In To Your DayAlly Minutes: Five Low‑Effort Moves That Protect PresencePeople with invisible disabilities often carry the work of explaining, planning, and policing their own access. What if friends, clergy, teachers, and teammates learned five tiny practices that quietly shoulder that weight? In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a short scene of a well-meaning helper who actually made things harder, then offers a compact ally toolkit: consent-first checklines, a two-sentence 'I’ve got this' support script, discreet in-room signals, a pre-meeting micro-note allies can send, and a simple follow-up habit that closes the loop without drama. Each move is illustrated with faith-, classroom-, and volunteer-friendly phrasing so listeners can...
2025-12-2611 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Hidden Energy Audit: A 7‑Day Listening Experiment to Find What’s Draining YouYou can’t protect what you don’t notice. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor invites listeners into a short, nonjudgmental experiment: a seven‑day Energy Audit designed to reveal the small, repeated moments that quietly deplete your capacity. The episode opens with a one‑sentence memory of an ordinary day that felt inexplicably heavy, then offers a simple daily rhythm—three micro-observations, one tiny test change, and a 90‑second evening reflection script—that fits brain fog, fatigue, and busy caregiving lives. Listeners learn how to track patterns without medicalization, translate one recurring drain into a single low-effort adjustment, and protect dignity...
2025-12-2512 minPlugged In To Your DayLow‑Energy Leadership: How to Lead with Fluctuating CapacityBeing a leader doesn’t stop when your energy does. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a short, vulnerable moment of showing up to lead and having the meeting collapse when fatigue won the day. Then he offers a compact, dignity‑first playbook leaders can use immediately: an Agenda Lite that preserves outcomes without wearing you out; a Pre‑Authorized Delegation Clause that names who can decide when you’re offline; and a Succession Micro‑Plan that keeps teams steady without drama. Faith‑ and school‑friendly phrasings help leaders announce capacity transparently, protect reputation, and keep community trust. Listeners get tw...
2025-12-2410 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Gentle Substitute: How to Arrange a Low‑Energy Replacement with DignityWhen unpredictable energy or cognitive flair‑ups make recurring roles risky, asking for a substitute can protect your dignity and keep you connected rather than forcing you to disappear. In this 10‑minute monologue, Dr. Disruptor begins with a brief, vulnerable scene of leaving a beloved volunteer post early and the quiet shame that followed. Then he offers a clear, transferable tool: the three‑line Substitute Ask (purpose, one key duty, preferred handoff), paired with a two‑minute logistics checklist that covers timing, essentials, and a single reporting step so replacements can step in smoothly. Listeners get three ready scripts tailored to faith...
2025-12-2312 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Quiet Proxy: Choosing and Empowering a Go‑To AdvocateMany people with invisible disabilities carry the extra labor of explaining needs every time energy dips or cognition clouds. In this 10‑minute episode, Dr. Disruptor tells a short, vulnerable moment about arriving at a meeting but not having the words to ask for a simple support. Then he introduces the Quiet Proxy: a low‑burden way to name one trusted advocate who can represent your needs briefly and kindly when you can't. Listeners learn a three‑part proxy plan—selection (who fits your values and availability), consent & scope (what they can decide or say on your behalf), and a one‑minute bri...
2025-12-2210 minPlugged In To Your DayThe 5‑Minute Meeting Protector: A Tiny Agenda to Keep You PresentMeetings and gatherings often assume steady energy, perfect recall, and uninterrupted attention. For listeners whose cognition or stamina fluctuates, that assumption costs participation, reputation, and peace. In this 10‑minute episode Dr. Disruptor opens with a short memory of being sidelined in a meeting by a surprise agenda item, then offers a compact, transferable tool: the 5‑Minute Meeting Protector. The Protector is a one‑para pre‑meeting note plus three in‑meeting norms (a brief agenda, a named note‑taker, and a clear break or parking‑lot signal) that organizers or an invited ally can use to make any meeting accessible. Listeners get...
2025-12-1912 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Strengths Map: Reframe What You Can Do and Ask for Role AdjustmentsWhen your energy and cognition fluctuate, the quickest way to be heard is to show what you can reliably offer—not just what you can't. In this 10-minute episode, Dr. Disruptor offers a practical, dignity-forward tool: the Strengths Map, a single-page template that pairs tasks with your dependable capacities and the realistic adaptations that make participation sustainable. Opening with a brief personal scene of being asked to 'do the same as before' and failing silently, the episode walks listeners through inventorying three dependable strengths, noting typical task costs, and proposing two small role shifts (shorter duties, swapped tasks, or a re...
2025-12-1811 minPlugged In To Your DayA 60‑Second Introduction: Make a Dignity‑First Video to Share Your NeedsLots of conversations about accommodations assume face‑to‑face courage or long emails. But a short, well-crafted video can communicate tone, context, and boundaries in a single, humane moment—especially when energy, brain fog, or anxiety make live explanations impossible. In this 10‑minute episode, Dr. Disruptor opens with a tender memory of rehearsing the same hard sentence over and over, then never saying it. He offers a tight framework: (1) one-line purpose, (2) two key needs, (3) one gentle boundary, delivered in 60 seconds. Listeners get three script templates tailored for a priest/clergy, a teacher, and a family member; simple framing tips for camera...
2025-12-1712 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Quiet Translator: Turning Medical Notes into Everyday ScriptsMedical reports, diagnostic jargon, and clinician notes are written for records — not for real conversations with the people who shape your day. That gap leaves many listeners either oversharing dense details or saying nothing at all. In this 10-minute episode, Dr. Disruptor opens with a brief, vulnerable moment about handing a clinic sheet to a well-meaning teacher and walking away embarrassed. Then he teaches a three-step translation method: extract the need (one line), pick one practical request (one thing that changes the environment), and name one boundary or follow-up plan. Listeners get three ready-made two-sentence scripts tailored for a pew, a...
2025-12-1612 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Care Covenant: A Simple Conversation to Invite Ongoing SupportPeople with invisible disabilities and caregivers often shoulder the emotional labor of translating needs into requests—again and again—until exhaustion makes asking feel impossible. This 10‑minute monologue gives listeners a compact, dignity-forward tool: the Care Covenant, a short, repeatable conversation and written template that invites a trusted person or group to share predictable supports (signals, small accommodations, and a review plan) without shame or drama. Dr. Disruptor opens with a vulnerable snapshot of always having to re-explain limits, then walks through a three-part covenant script (opening, needs inventory, agreed signals), plus three faith- and school-friendly variants and a 60‑second rehearsa...
2025-12-1514 minPlugged In To Your DayAfter the Crash: Gentle Rituals to Rebuild Routine, Trust, and PermissionCrashes happen: a week of overdoing, an acute flare, or a caregiving collapse can leave routines scattered, relationships frayed, and your confidence in pieces. This 10-minute monologue meets that raw moment with tenderness and practical moves. Dr. Disruptor opens with a short vulnerable memory of returning too soon after a crash and the awkward apologies that followed, then teaches a three-step recovery ritual: (1) The Re-entry Script — a two-sentence, shame-free update you can use with family, clergy, or teachers; (2) The Ten-Minute Repair — a tiny reconnection practice to rebuild trust with others and yourself; (3) The Micro-Schedule Reset — one realistic, dignity-preserving planning habit to sta...
2025-12-1213 minPlugged In To Your DayMicro‑Boundaries: Tiny Phrases That Save Your Energy and DignitySetting boundaries feels like a big, scary conversation—especially when your fatigue, brain fog, or caregiving load make long explanations impossible. In this 10‑minute monologue, Dr. Disruptor reframes boundaries as tiny, transferable moves you can use in a hallway, at a table after liturgy, or mid-classroom chaos. Through a brief, honest scene of being asked to “just do one more thing” and the quiet cost that followed, the episode offers five micro‑boundary phrases (10 words or fewer), an empathy-first tone to pair with each line, and a 60‑second aloud rehearsal that builds muscle memory. Listeners get practical scripts for faith spaces, clas...
2025-12-1111 minPlugged In To Your DayHow to Tell Your New Story: Rewriting Identity After an Invisible DiagnosisAn unexpected diagnosis or the slow dawning of an invisible disability can fracture how you see yourself and how others see you. This 10‑minute monologue by Dr. Disruptor offers a gentle, structured path to reclaim authorship of that changing story. Through a brief personal snapshot of shame turning into clarity, the episode teaches a three‑part framing method—context, capability, and continuity—that helps listeners tell a truer, dignity‑preserving version of themselves. Listeners get two short, faith‑friendly scripts for sharing updates with family, clergy, or teachers, plus a 90‑second guided journaling prompt to surface what they want the next chapter t...
2025-12-1012 minPlugged In To Your DayPocket Rituals for When Your Brain Forgets the DayBrain fog shows up like a betrayal: sudden blankness, misremembered names, or a to-do list that evaporates mid-step. In this 10-minute monologue, Dr. Disruptor names the quiet frustration of unpredictable cognition and offers three pocket rituals—an anchor list that reduces decision fatigue, a three-step meeting-prep routine to show up with less brainwork, and a one-decision rule for low-energy days—that fit into church pews, classroom corridors, or kitchen counters. Through a short, personal story of losing track of a beloved ritual and the small habit that restored connection, the episode blends validation, a 60-second guided anchor practice, and concrete scri...
2025-12-0909 minPlugged In To Your DaySacred Spaces, Quiet Needs: Asking for Accessibility in Church and ClassroomMany people with invisible disabilities feel particularly exposed inside churches and classrooms: rituals, seating patterns, and expectations to stand, sing, or remain still can force a choice between honesty and belonging. In this 10‑minute monologue, Dr. Disruptor recounts a quiet but decisive Sunday when sensory overload during liturgy revealed how small accommodations could have preserved connection. He names the shame and the longing, then offers compassionate, dignity‑preserving ways to translate private needs into public requests that fit faith settings and schools: three short, faith‑aligned scripts for conversations with clergy or teachers; three micro‑changes congregations and classrooms can adopt im...
2025-12-0814 minPlugged In To Your DayThe Quiet Cost of Pushing ThroughMany of us were taught to 'push through'—to smile, meet expectations, and hide the wobble so others won't worry. But for people with invisible disabilities, chronic fatigue, or caregiving burdens, that habit doesn't just mask symptoms; it reshapes identity, erodes trust, and steals years of possibility. In this 10-minute monologue, Dr. Disruptor shares a candid moment of realization when relentless pushing produced a wake-up call, then walks listeners through low-friction strategies to interrupt the cycle: a 60-second micro‑rest practice, an energy‑budget frame that makes choices visible, and simple communication scripts for requesting accommodations without shame. The episode blends...
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