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The Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomComfort in Chaos: Trauma, Recovery & Love of Country with Special Guest Tyler GreyTyler Grey grew up struggling in the rough town of Bakersfield, California. The military seemed like the perfect answer...a way out of his difficult situation, and an outlet to help him protect others. The chance to be one of the good guys. After serving with the Army Rangers and the elite Delta Force, a battlefield injury resulted in his exit from the front and a new beginning as an actor, director, producer and writer, having appeared in films such as DC's Suicide Squad for director David Ayer, and as a recurring star on CBS' hit action series Seal...2025-06-131h 21PREP Athletics Basketball PodcastPREP Athletics Basketball PodcastShavar Bernier of Taft School: Finding Your College FitIn this compelling episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, Cory sits down with Shavar Bernier, head basketball coach at the prestigious Taft School. Bernier shares his unique journey from being a first-team all-state player in New Hampshire to taking a gap year, attending Bridgton Academy, and eventually finding his way to Connecticut College before becoming a successful prep school coach. With remarkable candor, Bernier discusses his coaching philosophy centered on hard work, grit, and love for the game, while offering invaluable insights into how Taft prepares student-athletes for college basketball. Parents and players will appreciate his honest perspective on...2025-04-1553 minPhysical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsPhysical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsLee Taft on Braking, Directional Steps, and Building Elite Basketball Speed Do you want to help your athletes get faster? More explosive? And teach them how to move effectively in the process? If so, you’re going to love this week’s episode with Lee Taft! From PE teacher to world-renowned speed coach, Lee has always questioned the current dogma when it comes to speed training. And in this episode, we’re going to break down (get it) some of the hottest topics in speed training today. The importance of heel contact in speed training. Why...2025-03-141h 13Physical Preparation PodcastPhysical Preparation PodcastLee Taft on Braking, Directional Steps, and Building Elite Basketball Speed Do you want to help your athletes get faster? More explosive? And teach them how to move effectively in the process? If so, you’re going to love this week’s episode with Lee Taft! From PE teacher to world-renowned speed coach, Lee has always questioned the current dogma when it comes to speed training. And in this episode, we’re going to break down (get it) some of the hottest topics in speed training today. The importance of heel contact in speed training. Why...2025-03-141h 13Physical Preparation PodcastPhysical Preparation PodcastLee Taft on Braking, Directional Steps, and Building Elite Basketball Speed Do you want to help your athletes get faster? More explosive? And teach them how to move effectively in the process? If so, you’re going to love this week’s episode with Lee Taft! From PE teacher to world-renowned speed coach, Lee has always questioned the current dogma when it comes to speed training. And in this episode, we’re going to break down (get it) some of the hottest topics in speed training today. The importance of heel contact in speed training. Why...2025-03-141h 13Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsPhysical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsLee Taft on Braking, Directional Steps, and Building Elite Basketball Speed Do you want to help your athletes get faster? More explosive? And teach them how to move effectively in the process? If so, you’re going to love this week’s episode with Lee Taft! From PE teacher to world-renowned speed coach, Lee has always questioned the current dogma when it comes to speed training. And in this episode, we’re going to break down (get it) some of the hottest topics in speed training today. The importance of heel contact in speed training. Why...2025-03-141h 13The RevOps ReviewThe RevOps ReviewDoes AI fit into GTM with Taft Love, Founder of Iceberg RevOpsOur host, Jeff Ignacio, sat down with Taft Love, Founder of Iceberg RevOps, to explore the evolving landscape of revenue operations and global sales. Taft shares his journey from sales leadership to building a specialised RevOps consultancy, offering insights into scaling organisations, fostering cross-functional alignment, and navigating the unique challenges of global marketplaces. Whether you're a RevOps pro or new to the field, this conversation is packed with practical advice and strategic takeaways.2025-02-2131 minBeyond The PipelineBeyond The PipelineOps and Sales: Getting the sync right in early stage B2B SaaS companies with Taft LoveIn this episode of Beyond the Pipeline, host Vivin interviews Taft Love, founder of Iceberg RevOps, who shares his unique career journey from detective to sales leader. The conversation explores the importance of operations in early-stage startups, when to invest in operations and the challenges of maintaining sales processes. Taft emphasises the need for strategic thinking in hiring operations talent and discusses the balance between SDR and ops roles. In this conversation, Taft Love discusses the complexities of scaling operations within organisations, emphasising the importance of thoughtful decision-making and the balance between firefighting and strategic growth. He highlights the...2024-12-0939 minCreated Worthy - Leader\'s Life Stories & Creative ProcessingCreated Worthy - Leader's Life Stories & Creative ProcessingFrom Survival to Success: How One Woman Transformed Pain into Resilience | Kerry Taft | Episode 84Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics such as absence abuse, childhood trauma, and suicide.    Born in Arizona and raised in Norway, Kerry Taft's journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Growing up in foster care and separated from her biological family for over two decades, Kerry's strength and perseverance have shaped her into the dynamic individual she is today.   Now residing in Cincinnati, Kerry is a proud mother to her daughter and a loving dog mom. She holds three degrees in Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology and has ded...2024-10-2957 minThe Great NoticingThe Great NoticingShaping the Future of Downtown Fort Worth with Andy TaftSummary In this conversation, MaryAnn and Emily interview Andy Taft, the president of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. They discuss the role of DFWI in managing downtown planning and implementation, the growth and reinvestment in downtown Fort Worth, and the challenges and opportunities in the commercial space after the pandemic. They also touch on the importance of diversifying the city's image and attracting different audiences. In this conversation, Andy Taft discusses the importance of having a vision and overcoming self-doubt. He also talks about the current state of politics and the impact of technology on society. Andy emphasizes t...2024-09-3044 minThe Great NoticingThe Great NoticingShaping the Future of Downtown Fort Worth with Andy TaftSummary In this conversation, MaryAnn and Emily interview Andy Taft, the president of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. They discuss the role of DFWI in managing downtown planning and implementation, the growth and reinvestment in downtown Fort Worth, and the challenges and opportunities in the commercial space after the pandemic. They also touch on the importance of diversifying the city's image and attracting different audiences. In this conversation, Andy Taft discusses the importance of having a vision and overcoming self-doubt. He also talks about the current state of politics and the impact of technology on society. A...2024-09-3044 minDeconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfOriginal Love with Henry ShukmanHost Michael Taft talks with meditation teacher and author Henry Shukman about love, original love vs. original sin, wellbeing intense enough to be called “blessedness,” seeing your original face outside of time, the four zones of love, experience as inseparable boundless space, experiencing love as the purpose of our lives, and much more. Henry Shukman is founder of the Original Love meditation program, spiritual director emeritus at Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, NM, and the author of several award-winning books of poetry and fiction. His newest book Original Love: the Four Inns on the Path of Aw...2024-07-0956 minJUST BLAME JOEY!JUST BLAME JOEY!S:1 E:163 - WHO ARE YOU? - CANDIDATE INTERVIEW WITH TAFT LOVEWELCOME TO "WHO ARE YOU" WHERE WE GET TO KNOW THE CANDIDATES FROM ACROSS THE COWBOY STATE. IN THIS EPISODE JAILBIRD JOEY INTERVIEWS SENATE DISTRICT 6 CANDIDATE, TAFT LOVE. 2024-06-0631 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomPumping the Brakes: Staving Off America's Decline with Drew Thomas AllenAuthor, commentator & podcaster Drew Thomas Allen has genuine concerns about the future of America. In his new book, America’s Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024?, Allen examines why the 2024 election cycle is one of the most critically important in the history of our country, why he believes the Biden administration has deeply damaged the fabric of the United States, and why he thinks it’s not too late to turn things around. ***** TOP STORIES A Distraught Portlander Gets the Mayor to Finally Apologize for 'Summer of Love' Riots West...2024-02-2044 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomWashington Wisdom: Restoring Common Sense with Joe KentJoe Kent is a retired Green Beret, so you know he's as tough as they come. But now he's taking on a whole new battlefield: the American political process. He's taking on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat, and today he returns to the show to talk more about his platform, America's conflict with the Iranian-backed Houthi pirates, his experiences in Iraq, and life as a Gold Star husband after the tragic loss of his wife in Syria in 2019. ***** TOP STORIES See If You Can Spot the Problem: Pro-Hamas Protesters Block...2024-02-0950 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomA Bold Strategy: The Misappropriation & Cannibalization of American Intelligence with Sam FaddisSpycraft isn't usually what you see in the movies or read about in adventure books. It's gritty, it's ugly, and in modern times often requires just as much history & technology expertise as marksmanship. Intelligence operators are some of the most highly-skilled, dangerous people on the planet. So, when their skills are misused by the political elite against US citizens solely for the gain of political capital, the consequences can ruin careers, lives, and fragile peace. Charles "Sam" Faddis is a former CIA operative who led the first incursion into Iraq in the run-up to the 2003 invasion of that country...2023-12-291h 19Full Funnel FreedomFull Funnel Freedom122. Ops and Sales - Two Sides, Same Coin, with Taft LoveCollaboration between Sales and Ops is crucial to your business. This week we take ideas and insights from Taft Love, Founder and Principal Strategist at Iceberg RevOps about the importance of sales leadership, processes, as well as aligning incentives.  And, if you are having difficulty determining your path to operational excellence, it might be time to give Hamish a call.  What you'll learn: When is the right time to invest in operations? What to look in people for your operations team? What, exactly, is Sales Ops? Why documentation is crutial to your success What can...2023-12-1828 minFull Funnel FreedomFull Funnel Freedom122. Ops and Sales - Two Sides, Same Coin, with Taft LoveCollaboration between Sales and Ops is crucial to your business. This week we take ideas and insights from Taft Love, Founder and Principal Strategist at Iceberg RevOps about the importance of sales leadership, processes, as well as aligning incentives.  And, if you are having difficulty determining your path to operational excellence, it might be time to give Hamish a call.  What you'll learn: When is the right time to invest in operations? What to look in people for your operations team? What, exactly, is Sales Ops? Why documentation is crutial to your success What can...2023-12-1828 minSales Management PodcastSales Management Podcast47. Sales Leadership and Ops with Taft LoveEver wondered how an ex-cop turned sales leader navigates the world of startups and tech? Meet Taft Love, who transitioned from law enforcement to sales and now uses his unique skill set to lead sales development teams and consult for businesses. He shares his incredible journey from being a small-town police officer to an investigator, and then finally finding his niche in sales. Taft's story is a testament to the many paths one can take to find success, and his unconventional career shift offers valuable insights for those looking to reinvent their careers.This is one of...2023-12-121h 38Experts SpeakExperts SpeakRev Up Your Company with RevOps Expert Taft LoveTaft Love is a sales and operations expert. He learned from the trenches and then started his company to help businesses grow. There's no need to struggle with trying to fit the pieces together when you can allow Taft and his company to do it for you. Listen to this incredibly insightful interview and learn how to build a stronger, more profitable company. Learn more about Taft at his website.  2023-11-2927 minDeconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfNondual Love with A. H. AlmaasHost Michael Taft speaks with teacher, author, and founder of the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization A. H. Almaas on the topic of Nondual Love, the qualities of awareness itself, the five dimensions of our fundamental nature, the differences between individual love and nondual love, the importance of being human, and how to know yourself as a “boundless ocean of nectar.” A. Hameed Ali, whose pen name is A. H. Almaas, is founder of the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization, a contemporary teaching that developed within the context of both ancient spiritual teachings and modern depth psychology theories. Almaas has a...2023-10-3046 minBIZ/DEVBIZ/DEVFor the Love of Iceberg w/ Taft Love | Ep. 104In this podcast episode, David and Gary speak with Taft Love, Founder of Iceberg RevOps and sales/marketing enthusiast alike. They discuss all things social, the future of sales and how to tell the future..if that's even a thing…Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/taft-love/https://www.linkedin.com/company/iceberg-revops/https://icebergops.com/___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Ou...2023-10-1733 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomThe Holy Land is Burning: Israel at War“When peace comes we will perhaps in time be able to forgive the Arabs for killing our sons, but it will be harder for us to forgive them for having forced us to kill their sons. Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more than they hate us.” ― Golda Meir, A Land of Our Own: An Oral Autobiography Early this past Saturday morning in Israel, while most Americans were turning in for the night or already in bed, a coordinated offensive launched from the Palestinian territory of Gaza into towns and communes near its...2023-10-1143 minStronger Sales Teams with Ben WrightStronger Sales Teams with Ben WrightEpisode 31: What is Sales Enablement and Why All the Fuss with Taft LoveIn this episode of the Stronger Sales Teams podcast, Ben speaks with Taft Love, a Sales Operations Leader and Founder of Iceberg RevOps. Ben and Taft discuss the evolving world of B2B sales management, the role of AI in sales, and the transition from Founder-Led Sales to hiring external sales teams. Taft shares his insights on the traits of successful sales leaders, the importance of adaptability and intellectual curiosity, and the role of emotional intelligence in leading sales teams. He also emphasizes the significance of accurate and trustworthy data in sales operations. About the Guest 2023-10-0425 minYou Are Not So SmartYou Are Not So Smart269 - Deconstructing How Minds Change - Michael TaftIn celebration of How Minds Change, my new book, turning one-year-old, in this episode Michael Taft interviews David McRaney about how minds do and do not change, the process behind writing a book about that, and what he has learned since writing and promoting it.Michael is a meditation teacher, bestselling author, and  a mindfulness coach – and he specializes in secular, science-based mindfulness training. If you are interested in a science-based, secular book about meditation and and mindfulness, I highly recommend his book,The Mindful Geek, snd I recommend guided meditation with him. He offers that at The...2023-09-141h 04B2B Revenue LeadersB2B Revenue LeadersStop Distracting Yourself With Shiny RevOps Tools | Taft Love (Iceberg RevOps)This week, Dustin chats with Taft Love, Founder of Iceberg RevOps, about the massive risk of falling into the trap of thinking that every new shiny RevOps tool will solve all your problems. They talk about the importance of focusing on RevOps as early as possible, common mistakes companies make when trying to scale, and why top-down forecasts are actually really bad for everyone involved. If you have any questions or thoughts, you can contact Taft through LinkedIn. Also, check out Iceberg RevOps' website to learn more about their work.2023-09-1224 minOperations with Sean LaneOperations with Sean LaneWhen "Good Enough" is Good Enough at Early Stage Companies with Taft LoveIt’s really tricky at an early stage company to know whether that new thing you’re building, that new process, that new report, that new piece of infrastructure is “good enough.”Should you just solve the immediate problem or do you need a solution that can withstand multiple years worth of changes in the business? Sometimes, according to our guest today, “good enough” is good enough.That guest is Taft Love, Founder of Iceberg RevOps, a revenue operations agency, and the Head of Inside Sales at Dropbox. From his own expe...2023-09-0145 minWe Live to BuildWe Live to BuildFrom crime stopper to sales expert with Taft Love | WLTB Podcast #154Taft Love, a former police officer and federal investigator, transitioned into sales and now leads sales teams at Dropbox. He is also the founder of a revenue operations consulting firm called Iceberg RevOps. In this episode, he discusses his journey from law enforcement to sales and his experiences in Korea. 00:00 - Transition from Law Enforcement to Sales04:28 - From Cop to Sales Executive08:59 - White Collar Crime and Financial Scams13:10 - The Sophisticated Wholesale Business17:40 - Breaking Bad and the Reality of the Dr...2023-08-0240 minScale Your SaaSScale Your SaaS269: Why RevOps Might be Your Answer to Scaling - with Taft LoveEPISODE SUMMARYScaling is the equivalent of a dream come true for software founders, which is why they tend to invest in revenue operations. However, going with a blind process usually means hitting obstacles and potentially injuring the company's growth. This is where expert agencies like RevOps come into play.In this week's episode of Scale Your SaaS, Iceberg RevOps Founder Taft Love expounds on the intricacies of revenue operations with Host and B2B SaaS Sales Coach, Matt Wolach. He also explains how RevOps can catapult your company to the...2023-06-2022 minEnterprise Sales Development (CIENCE)Enterprise Sales Development (CIENCE)Unveiling the Invisible Funnel with Taft LoveIn the latest episode of "The Enterprise Sales Development Podcast," we had the pleasure of interviewing Taft Love, founder of Icerber DevOps and expert in the field of sales development. Taft explained that while many sales teams primarily focus on the traditional sales funnel, there is an equally important "invisible funnel" that consists of activities that don't necessarily lead to immediate conversions but are crucial for long-term success. He also discussed essential KPIs in sales, and the role of technology in sales development. Overall, the episode offers actionable advice and strategic considerations for sales professionals looking to optimize their sales...2023-06-1433 minLOVE - What is love? Relationships, Personal Stories, Love Life, Sex, Dating, The Creative ProcessLOVE - What is love? Relationships, Personal Stories, Love Life, Sex, Dating, The Creative ProcessSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minRevenue RehabRevenue RehabOutsource to Outperform: Unlocking Growth by Embracing External Expertise This week our host Brandi Starr is joined by Taft Love, founder of Iceberg RevOps.   Iceberg RevOps is a service that helps sales and marketing teams with their operation needs.   Taft is also the head of sales for DocSend, a Dropbox company.   When he's not focused on sales or revenue operations, Taft is usually spending time with his wife and son or volunteering as a medical transport pilot.   On the couch, Brandi and Taft will tackle Outsource to Outperform: Unlocking Growth by Embracing Exte...2023-06-0736 minDot RedDot RedTaft McWhorter X BG Gallery: Love in the Time of CoronaDot Red + BG Gallery: Love in the Time of Corona (Taft McWhorter)2023-06-0501 minSales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.The Impact of AI on Sales Enablement: A Game Changer? - Taft LoveJohn Golden discusses Rev Ops with Taft Love in this podcast episode. Centralizing departmental functions, customer experience and Rev Ops systems are discussed. They also explore how technology affects Rev Ops strategy and sales enablement, AI in sales, and the significance of filtering out noise and concentrating on quality over quantity. The conversation emphasizes the need for AI and other technologies to help salespeople focus on high-value tasks.  2023-05-2321 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomUnholy: The Woke Alliance Between Leftists & Fundamentalists with Special Guest Asra Q. NomaniJournalist Asra Q. Nomani returns to the program to share her deeply personal story: a discussion of growing up as a first-generation American in a Muslim immigrant family from India and her first encounters with early extremism within her own extended family, the origins of Islamist extremism in the DC area, her friendship with murdered American journalist Daniel Pearl, her experience as a single mother and feminist within a deeply conservative culture, and why she believes the American left is embracing religious fundamentalism that stands in direct opposition to its stated goals of race and gender equality. ...2023-03-251h 19The Basketball Strong PodcastThe Basketball Strong PodcastLee Taft - “The Speed Guy”: Developing Basketball Speed, Pitfalls to Early Specialization with Youth Athletes, ACL Risk Reduction, Agility Ladders, and MoreIf a high school, NBA, AAU, or college basketball program wants to make their players faster, stronger, and more resilient, Lee Taft is likely the first person they call. Over the course of his career, Lee has built up a reputation as one of the go-to coaches in basketball, born from his love of the game and his own college hoops days. But as you’ll discover in this episode, Lee isn’t just “the speed guy,” but rather one of the deepest thinkers and more caring coaches in the game. One of his strongest...2022-10-261h 22The Rainmaking PodcastThe Rainmaking PodcastTRP 119: Coaching and High Performance for Rainmakers with Darryl CrossIn this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Darryl Cross, sales coach and author of Cultivating Excellence, about building a high-performance culture for rainmakers. Drawing from his experience as the first in-house sales coach at Norton Rose Fulbright, Darryl shares how professionals can develop a growth mindset, embrace coaching, and continuously refine their sales approach. He emphasizes that success isn’t about working harder but about making small, incremental improvements that lead to lasting impact.Key topics include the importance of team-based sales, focusing on a core group of high-value relationships, and shifting fr...2022-10-0626 minAwakened Life RadioAwakened Life RadioAwakening Presence with Joe TaftCheck out today's episode with yoga teacher Joe Taft Joe is a humble and gifted yoga teacher whom i had the pleasure to take yoga classes with in Asheville, North Carolina. In our chat today, we take deep dive into: Why many older people turn to yoga Returning to love at older stages of life How to be more present The role of the economy towards driving us into the future When economy dictates your life vs being driven by presence  The main thing people struggle with on the spiritual path right now How t...2022-09-0653 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomLove Thy Body: A Conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey - Part 2In this special 2-part series, Victoria chats with Professor Nancy Pearcey about the cultural shift over the last decade regarding what had previously been considered settled philosophies regarding sex and gender. Why are teens and young adults seeking out radical, irreversible alterations to their bodies? Is our culture gaslighting young people into believing they have severe gender dysphoria when they are actually experiencing normal changes and discomfort due to adolescence and adulthood? ***** ABOUT THE GUEST Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier...2022-08-1927 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomLove Thy Body: A Conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey - Part 1In this special 2-part series, Victoria chats with Professor Nancy Pearcey about the cultural shift over the last decade regarding what had previously been considered settled philosophies regarding sex and gender. Why are teens and young adults seeking out radical, irreversible alterations to their bodies? Is our culture gaslighting young people into believing they have severe gender dysphoria when they are actually experiencing normal changes and discomfort due to adolescence and adulthood? ***** ABOUT THE GUEST Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier...2022-08-1241 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomKiev Resilient with Pastor Anatoly KaluzhnyPastor Anatoly Kaluzhny returns with an update from Kiev! After 100 days of fighting in opposition to Russia's attempt to forcefully annex the Donbas region of Ukraine, the nation continues to stand strong with the support of Western allies and - crucially - its neighbors in the former Soviet Bloc, all of whom know that if Ukraine falls, they could be next. Hear in his own words what life is like for Anatoly and his family as they continue to resist Russia's aggression and deliver the message of Christ's love. ***** Do you wish to donate to...2022-06-0745 minMetrics that Measure UpMetrics that Measure UpThe Revenue Operations and Sales Development Partnership - with Taft Love, Iceberg RevOpsTaft Love's journey to becoming a Revenue Operations leader started in law enforcement, with a pivot to starting his tech career by becoming a Sales Development Representative, on to direct sales, sales leadership and ultimately to Revenue Operations.This journey is exactly the cross-functional experience that builds a strong foundation to being a strategic revenue operations leader.  Interestingly, Taft's experience as a sales lead at early stage B2B SaaS company, PandaDoc by identifying and then having to solve operational challenges that impacted his productivity.When should a company consider a RevOps function?  Taft's perspective is...2022-04-2632 minThe Beauty of Becoming: The Single Ladies PodcastThe Beauty of Becoming: The Single Ladies PodcastHow to Process Through Rejection and Become Secure in Your Calling (Ft. Robyn Taft)Rejection is a difficult, messy part of life that can cause us to question who we are and what we were created to do. It can leave us reeling with questions in our hearts like, "Am I worthy of love and acceptance?" We've all experienced the pain of rejection at various times in our lives and will likely face it again. So how do we process through the rejection and become secure in who God has called us to be?Today's guest and my friend, Robyn Taft, dives deep into her powerful testimony of experiencing rejection by...2022-03-2946 minThe Modesty FilesThe Modesty Files#40 - A Cycle of Abuse: How Christian Commitment Led Sarah to a Toxic MarriageToday we’re speaking with Sarah, who left the Church of Christ about a decade ago. After having an abortion at age 19, she felt so guilty that she vowed that the next person she would date she would marry. However, she ended up trapped in an abusive marriage. Their relationship started with love-bombing and eventually turned into heavy verbal abuse and manipulation. Her pastors encouraged her to remain married because, “you can’t divorce your husband just because he’s mean to you.” Sarah remained inside the cycle of abuse until she finally escaped a year and a half later.2021-12-011h 08Deconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfEco-Aesthetics and the Poetry of Longing with Rick JarowWhat can ancient Sanskrit poetry of love and longing teach us about our own deepest spirituality? Join host Michael Taft as he explores this question with professor, author, and teacher Rick Jarow. Further topics include the tantric aspect of poetry, how landscape and nature informs and embodies our spirituality, the role of the word in transcendence, sacred passion for the divine as expressed in the poetics of longing, and much more.Rick Jarow Ph.D. is a author, teacher, and scholar of Indian languages and literature. Recently retired from his position as a Religious Studies professor at...2021-11-3056 minMOVE Well RadioMOVE Well RadioS2 EP5: Coaching with Empathy with Coach Paul TaftToday we have Paul Taft, a registered nurse, and a Crossfit coach. Together they talked about how fitness helped Paul’s life for the better and how he want to inspire that change in others. Coming from a medical standpoint, they touched on the importance of having a healthy lifestyle, doing exercise, also finding your passion, and following your dreams.In this episode:00:54 - What’s Paul’s athletic background?02:02 - What led Paul into CrossFit?04:21 - Paul shared how fitness changed his life.09:29 - Paul talked about his journey of finding his pa...2021-11-1546 minThe Modesty FilesThe Modesty Files#33 - Deconstructing with an Audience: Lindsey of TikTok's @cultchronicals Shares Her Experience with Bill Gothard and IBLP - Part TwoToday we’re continuing our conversation with Lindsey. Last week, she shared with us was it was like growing in ATI culture and working with Bill Gothard at Headquarters for the Advanced Training Institute. If you haven’t listened to Part One, we highly recommend going back to hear Lindsey's story from the beginning. Lindsey is going to share with us how she ultimately left ATI, fell in love, and started a new life for herself outside of the church.Topics in this episode include mature adult themes, so listener discretion is advised.Support us on Patr...2021-10-0645 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomYou Can't Make an Omelette...Joe Biden isn't hiding his motives anymore: "This is not about freedom or personal choice," he said while announcing his unconstitutional, unenforceable plan to force employers to vaccinate their staff or face heavy fines from the Department of Labor. But could that cause more problems than it potentially solves? Plus, it's judgment day for Gavin Newsom, as opposition frontrunner Larry Elder, an African-American, is attacked by a white person in a gorilla mask and somehow that isn't racist, because reasons. TOP STORIES: Joe Biden's 9/11 Legacy: Treating Terrorists Better Than the American People Man...2021-09-1445 minDeconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfTalking about Zen Koans with Henry ShukmanZen teacher, author, and poet Henry Shukman talks with host Michael Taft about Mountain Cloud Zen Center, Henry’s series on the Waking Up app, meditation for awakening vs. meditation as a “band aid,” the role of psychotherapy in spiritual practice, the power of working in the “old way,” the path of working with Zen koans as the journey of a lifetime. Henry Shukman is a teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and is the Guiding Teacher of Mountain Cloud Zen Center, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Henry is an award-winning poet and author of several books, including...2021-08-1939 minThe Go-To Market MindsetThe Go-To Market Mindset8 - AI in Sales with Taft LoveThe world of sale is changing. The question is, will you change with it? Taft Love brings artificial intelligence into the world allowing companies to adapt and grow. This resource is a game changer and Michael Gordon of Sandler Training Calabassas explores the possiblities with him.-----------GUEST: Taft Love | Iceberg RevOps|www.icebergops.comHOST: Michael Gordon | www.Gordon.Sandler.com-----------This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: Chaz@MrThrive.com | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter2021-08-1133 minEvangelism On FireEvangelism On Fire48. Interview With Ghizlaine TaftListen to this amazing God story of Ghizlaine Taft, a.k.a "Gigi", who grew up as a practicing Muslim who now follows Jesus with a fierce love and passion as a Christian. Subscribe to our podcast today! You can find it on Apple podcast or wherever you get yours.Click the link to join our Evangelism On Fire Facebook community today: www.facebook.com/groups/evangelismonfireCheck out our website: www.evangelismonfire.com2021-07-2232 minDeconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfDimensions of Nonduality with Tina RasmussenHost Michael Taft talks with meditation teacher and author Tina Rasmussen about ways to understand nondual awareness and the progress of nondual meditation, including her own unique comparison between the Formless Realms of early Buddhist meditation and the Boundless Dimensions taught by Hameed Ali (aka Almaas) of the Diamond Approach.Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D., began meditating at age 13, and has practiced in the Theravada and Tibetan Buddhist traditions for over 30 years. In 2003, she completed a year-long solo retreat, was later ordained as a Buddhist nun and became the first Western woman authorized to teach by renowned meditation...2021-06-3058 minThe Baby Pro PodcastThe Baby Pro PodcastMistakes Parents Make When Creating A Registry With Abby KalterAbby Kalter, is the founder of Prepping for Peanut, a  personalized concierge service that makes nesting a stress free, clutter free, and confusion free experience. She helps families bring home the baby gear and products that will best fit them and their lifestyle, so they can focus on the more important things about becoming a parent.   Highlights of the Episode:   How Prepping for Peanut started Some do’s and don’t when building a registry When is the best time to build a registry? Resources: Connect...2021-06-2350 minLive Well Beyond the Scale with Dr. MarsieLive Well Beyond the Scale with Dr. MarsieTales of the Invisible Woman (with Dr. Tiffany Taft, Integrative Health & Wellness Therapist)In this episode of Live Well Beyond the Scale, Dr. Marsie has a therapy session with Dr. Tiffany Taft who shares her own journey with a health crisis. Dr. Tiffany is in the midst of struggling to find the source of her pain. The undiagnosed pain in her body is not cancer, it's not something that can be seen on a scan. But it's there. But they can see it. She is having a real-life experience with the breakdown in the healthcare system where the patient often doesn't feel seen or heard. Listen...2021-06-0928 minThe Modesty FilesThe Modesty Files#26 - Slow Boil Persuasion: Martina's Fall into the Mormon ChurchWelcome back to the second episode of our Pride Month celebration series. Today we’re speaking with Martina, a queer woman from Belgum who’s going to share with us her unique experience with the Mormon church. After a traumatic incident as a teen, Martina was searching for a community of people. She encountered a group of Mormon missionaries and her friendship with them turned into a slow boil of indoctrination into the church. She fell for the love bombing, and soon enough, the church convinced her that she “struggled with same-sex attraction” and that she could easily fall in love wit...2021-06-0954 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomLeaving California, Part 1 with Terry GilliamIn this first episode of a new multi-part series, Victoria talks with Terry Gilliam, a soon-to-be-former California resident who has had quite enough of the state's draconian tax codes, wokeness-first education system, and ridiculous anti-freedom laws & regulations. Also, she talks with author John D. Trudel about their latest collaboration, an audiobook version of his high-tech supernatural spy thriller Raven's Redemption. Plus, Biden whiffs the Pledge, ANTIFA & BLM honor the memory of George Floyd with riots, looting and murder threats, and John Cena grovels to Beijing. TOP STORIES: Heroic Virginia Cop Lifts Car...2021-05-281h 11Tennis Speed ShowTennis Speed ShowEpisode 38: Skill Acquistion & Motor Learning (With Matt Kuzdub)I love having conversations about skill acquisition and motor learning. Matt Kuzdub coaches tennis players both on and off the court. His approach is "there is more to tennis than x's and o's. Efficient mechanics, mental toughness, high-level conditioning, and proper nutrition all contribute to peak performance - nothing can be neglected. In this show, Coach Kuzdub does a fantastic job of breaking down the science and application of how tennis players and athletes benefit from properly programmed drills and training sessions to make the most out of learning.2021-05-0946 minLife\'s Essential IngredientsLife's Essential IngredientsEP: 23 - Jae Taft is using her Faith to Empower WomenSend us a textAbout the Guest: Jae Taft, Hooper, healer, inspirer, bucket filler, hope dealer, youtuber, influencer, believer in God and of all people, daughter, sister, friend, and someone who is undefined.Jae has a huge heart and a passion to help women be seen and heard.   Jae is a high school basketball coach who uses LOVE, VULNERABILITY, & CREATIVITY as her coaching foundation.  Jae is faith based and is driven by the WORD.   Jae journals, uses daily affirmations, and surrounds herself with a COMMUNITY of positive people.TOTD: “No matter where you a...2021-05-0449 minThe Adult in the RoomThe Adult in the RoomANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Part 14: The VerdictIn one of the final installments of ANTIFA Versus Mike Strickland, Judge Thomas Ryan renders his verdict, and the defense comments on the railroading they experienced from the Multnomah DA. Plus, is a wave of anti-Asian bigotry sweeping across the country, and if so, from where? Biden talks gun control and we revisit his terrible, awful, no-good, very bad advice on self-defense. And we chat with Portland attorney Jame Buchal, who is defending one of those charged in the Cider Riot fiasco.  TOP STORIES: A Study Shows VERY FEW Capitol Hill Rioters Were QAnon R...2021-03-251h 10The Modesty FilesThe Modesty Files#17 - Dorm Room Confessions: How Kristin and Tripp Found Love at a Church of Christ UniversitySupport us on Patreon! patreon.com/themodestyfilesFollow us on Instagram @themodestyfiles for updates and bonus content.In today’s episode, we have not one, BUT TWO guests, Kristin and Tripp! This awesome couple met at Abilene Christian University, a private Christian university in Texas affiliated with the Church of Christ. Growing up within the Church of Christ community, Kristin was accustomed to the church's practices, such as Acappella only worship songs and plain interior design buildings. However, Tripp discovered Abilene totally on accident and was surprised by the university's Christian policies, like gender-separated dorm rooms. St...2021-03-241h 05Question The AnswersQuestion The AnswersRachel Taft - Founder of Feed The SceneRachel Taft is the founder of the Baltimore based non-profit Feed The Scene.  For over a decade, she and a small (but growing) group of people have been supporting the independent music scene by providing a place to sleep for artists traveling through the greater Baltimore area at her home, which can hold upwards of 20+ people.  Feed The Scene also provides meals to these artists, which for anyone that has experienced life on the road is always such a welcome treat as there is not always a guarantee that venues will provide food. Born out of a tu...2021-03-1046 minThe Modesty FilesThe Modesty Files#14 - Thirty, UnFlirty, but Trying: Bernie's Quick Explosion Out of Purity CultureOur first guest of the season is Bernie, who is a former member of both the baptist church community and the non-denominational charismatic church in the midwest. She is going to share with us her experience with Christian Purity Culture. To give some context “Purity culture” is a Christian movement that promotes a biblical view of sexual purity by discouraging dating and promoting virginity before marriage. The toxicity that these teachings can impress on a young teen likely lasts even long after leaving the evangelical world. Bernie is going to share her experience with purity balls, rings, and pledges, and she’...2021-03-031h 14The Modesty FilesThe Modesty FilesGet ready for Season 2 of The Modesty Files!Season 2 of The Modesty Files drops the first week of March 2021! Participate in our survey through the link below: https://forms.gle/dApdJxHj67xLs9tLAIf you are interested in being a guest on our show, please email us at info@TheModestyFiles.com We’d love to hear your story!Feel free to leave us a rating or review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Follow us on Instagram @themodestyfiles for updates and bonus content.2021-02-1001 minTennis Speed ShowTennis Speed ShowEpisode 29: The Cross Under vs Lateral Run Step (Lee Taft)Tennis just got better because of a fantastic, productive, and very respectful conversation on tennis footwork. I had a great discussion with tennis coaches who support the cross-under (I call cross-behind) while supporting the lateral run step. It really will make you love "footwork" conversation in the sport of tennis. It is important to keep discussions like this one out in the open as often as possible to give tennis the kick in the pants it needs.2021-01-0415 minJust Fly Performance PodcastJust Fly Performance Podcast233: Lee Taft on “High-Velocity” Games and Reactivity for Developing and Established AthletesOur guest today is athletic movement specialist Lee Taft.  Lee is one of the most highly respected game speed development coaches in the world, and has taught his methods around the world.  Lee combines an extensive knowledge of sport movement and physical education means and brings this into the physical preparation space in a meaningful way.  Lee has appeared twice prior on the Just Fly Performance podcast and has been a great source of practical ideas and knowledge on speed development for me over my years as a coach. One of the big things I find more and more coaches loo...2020-12-171h 16Outbound Sales LiftOutbound Sales LiftWhat Founders should know about RevOps w/ Taft Love#25: Listen as Taft Love, co-founder of Iceberg RevOps and VP of Sales at Docsend, discusses what RevOps and Go-to-Market Ops means to founders. We discuss how founders should approach RevOps, operations hiring for startups and scale-ups, and how to get sales reps to fill in required fields for their deals in the CRM.2020-12-0123 minTennis Speed ShowTennis Speed ShowEpisode 26: A Player Turned Performance Coach (With Elizabeth Guy)You are going to love this interview with Elizabeth Guy! Coach Guy is a strength and conditioning coach, Physical Therapy Assistant, personal trainer, and a former college tennis player. She has experience as a strength and conditioning coach for the USTA. Elizabeth delivers some great points about training, court movement quality, the importance of core development for staying strong, and being mobile to play better and stay healthy!2020-11-2334 minThe Modesty FilesThe Modesty FilesHappy Thanksgiving from Zoe, Jenna, & MillerThe Modesty Files team wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving! We hope you all can spend time with your loved ones in a safe and connected way.If you are interested in being a guest on our show, please email us at TheModestyFiles@gmail.com. We’d love to hear your story!Feel free to leave us a rating or review wherever you listen to your podcasts. And if you have any suggestions for future content, let us know!Follow us on Instagram @themodestyfiles for updates and bonus content.2020-11-2300 minThe Berman HourThe Berman HourRachel TaftRachel Taft started Feed The Scene to feed and house touring bands. That love, hard work and tenacity has made her into quite the tastemaker both in the kitchen and in the music scene. We'll learn how instrumental Rachel's late mother was in crafting her love for cooking, learning and always trying new things! Rachel and Jeff also discuss presidential trivia, politics, the Maryland music scene, and what the hell is ahead of us as we climb out of this pandemic state and (hopefully) back to reality.Follow @TheBermanHourThis episode is brought...2020-10-2750 minThe Modesty FilesThe Modesty Files#7 - Beth's Escape from Church of Christ and Her Tumblr Happily Ever AfterIn this episode, we interview Beth, a former member of the Church of Christ. If you haven't heard of CoC, Beth will walk us through the ins and out of this religious community. Most outside communication was strictly forbidden, so when Beth discovered Tumblr, she began developing a life outside of her family bubble. Beth shares how the blog site helped her escape the church, and in the end...finding true love. This episode involves mature adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.Follow us on Instagram @themodestyfiles for updates and bonus content.2020-10-261h 11Tennis Speed ShowTennis Speed ShowEpisode 19: The Bailey Method of Footwork (With David Bailey)This show amazing to listen to multiple times. Coach David Bailey shares his Bailey Method of Footwork on the court. He goes into the five R's and the six basic patterns that set up over 140 footwork patterns. He is an amazing coach and teacher of the game. You'll love this interview!2020-10-0939 minDeconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfLove Unveiled with A. H. AlmaasSpiritual teacher A. H. Almaas speaks with host Michael Taft about the centrality of love to our spiritual nature, how to tell the difference between emotional love and spiritual love, how the wounds of love can become openings for awakening, various “flavors” of love, and the necessity of love to approach truth. A. Hameed Ali, whose pen name is A. H. Almaas, is founder of the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization, a contemporary teaching that developed within the context of both ancient spiritual teachings and modern depth psychology theories. Almaas has authored eighteen books about spiritual realization, including the Di...2020-10-0748 minThe Modesty FilesThe Modesty Files#4 - Finding Freedom in Divorce with KaylaIn this episode, we are thrilled to speak with Kayla who comes from a fundamentalist Baptist background, specifically The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches or for short, GARB-C. Kayla’s experience with fundamentalism is slightly different though from the other women we have interviewed so far. She attended public school, hung out with friends, and even had a boyfriend...that she kissed. She discusses the church's views on marriage, divorce, and how she finally found happiness and learned to love. This episode involves mature adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.Follow us on Instagram @themodestyfiles fo...2020-10-0553 minLee Taft Performance PodcastLee Taft Performance PodcastEpisode 51 Large Group College Training (With Cameron Josse)This episode is with one of the most exciting young coaches who has made a tremendous impact on the private sector and is now leaving his mark with a Division 1 football team. Cameron Josse shares what it is like dealing with larger groups at the college level, how sprinting is so impactful for performance, and so many other knowledgeable aspects of training athletes. Your going love this interview!2020-08-2547 minTennis Speed ShowTennis Speed ShowEpisode 4: Real "In-The-Trenches" Coaching Experience (With Dominic King)I love talking to experienced coaches who have been in the tennis performance trenches for a long time. Coach King is one of those coaches. He shares his thoughts on assessments, how to look at the recovery step based on the shot, the role of strength training in developing faster players, and so much more! Coach Dominic King shared pure wisdom on the Tennis Speed Show!2020-08-1734 minManifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary PeopleManifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary PeopleManifesting with Meg & TGT- Makeeta House & Dr Tiffany Taft: Ep 43- Build Another Kind of TeamMakeeta Samone House- Loving Yourself With Self-Love: Makeeta Samone House is recognized for hosting her radio show called Stepping into Wholeness weekly on FM Radio Mondays and Thursdays. She also has contributed to the insurance industry and as a Master Life Coach. Makeeta House offers 19 years of experience in Workforce Management at Farmers Insurance. House earned her BA in Human Relations and Management from Mid-America Nazarene Christian University. She has several certifications as a Master Life Coach based in Christianity and business coaching. She is the operating owner of Abilities Influence Measure, LLC, whose mission is to provide life...2020-08-121h 29Pacey Performance PodcastPacey Performance PodcastDeveloping agility and change of direction speed with Lee Taft (Athletic Performance Consultant)In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Athletic Performance Consultant, Lee Taft. Its been a long time coming! I wanted to get someone on the podcast who could chat about change of direction and I ended up asking Loren Landow for a recommendation. Within 2 minutes, Loren had replied with "Lee Taft, he's your man". Lee's knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience made this episode of the podcast and absolute belter. If you want to learn about deceleration, the role of the foot and change of direction, you will love this episode. I hope you...2020-08-061h 08The Modesty FilesThe Modesty FilesPILOT: Laura's "Journey to the Heart" with IBLP and Bill GothardIn this pilot episode of The Modesty Files, we speak with Laura, who was not born into the cult, but joined The Institute in Basic Life Principles on her own free will as a teenager. Laura talks about what drew her to their religion, her experience at IBLP’s conference "Journey to the Heart" and of course how many jean skirts she owned.If you are interested in being a guest on our show, please email us at Info@TheModestyFiles.com. We’d love to hear your story!Feel free to leave us a rating or revi...2020-05-2849 minDeconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfWhat Does Dreaming Have to Do with Meditation? with Andrew HolecekHost Michael Taft speaks with Dream Yoga expert Andrew Holecek about how the dream state (and dreamless sleep) can effect meditation practice. Topics include: the fantasy-filling model of lucid dreaming vs. spiritual awakening; dream yoga, sleep yoga, and Bardo yoga; the love of napping, meditation in a dream or in dreamless sleep; reification as the "original sin of Buddhism"; lucid dreaming for meditators; and much more.Andrew Holecek has completed the traditional three-year Buddhist meditation retreat and offers seminars internationally on meditation, dream yoga, and the art of dying. He is the author of many books, including...2019-10-231h 07Budget Arcade: Low-Cost GamingBudget Arcade: Low-Cost GamingI love you Colonel Sanders a finger licking good dating simulatorThis week we played I love you Colonel Sanders a finger licking good dating simulator https://store.steampowered.com/app/1121910/I_Love_You_Colonel_Sanders_A_Finger_Lickin_Good_Dating_Simulator/ Check out our new website Chttp://www.budgetarcade.com Intro and outro music by Stemage at http://www.metroidmetal.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/budgetarcade Follow us on Instagram @Budgetarcade Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/budgetarcade Join our discord https://discord.gg/3UK26UV Any suggestions email us at show@budgetarcade.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/budget-arcade-free-to-play-gaming6032/do...2019-10-0829 minDiscover This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Discover This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Taft: A Novel by Ann PatchettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/379533to listen full audiobooks. Title: Taft: A Novel Author: Ann Patchett Narrator: Jd Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 15 minutes Release date: September 10, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Notable Book “As resonant as a blues song. . . . Expect miracles when you read Ann Patchett’s fiction.”—New York Times Book Review An ex-jazz drummer wants nothing more than to be a good father in this moving family novel by the New York Times best-selling author of The Dutch House. When John Nickel's...2019-09-109h 15Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaTaft: A Novel by Ann PatchettPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/379533 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Taft: A Novel Author: Ann Patchett Narrator: Jd Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 15 minutes Release date: September 10, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Notable Book “As resonant as a blues song. . . . Expect miracles when you read Ann Patchett’s fiction.”—New York Times Book Review An ex-jazz drummer wants nothing more than to be a good father in this moving family novel by the New York Times best-selling author of The Dutch House. When John Nic...2019-09-1005 minThe Accidental EngineerThe Accidental EngineerOperative Sales: Taft Love, Vice President of Revenue @ HouseCanaryTaft Love runs inside sales at HouseCanary, a home-valuation startup that offers Software-as-a-Service. 2019-02-2526 minThe Commerce LabThe Commerce LabEP5: TAFT: How to Raise $5M from NBA Stars While Staying Grounded with Kory Stevens“A lot of other entrepreneurs that are trying to scale a business, think about it from an analytical, numbers standpoint. Taft couldn’t do what they do if they didn’t approach it from a relational standpoint. ” - Allen   In a culture dominated by the faceless entities of major shoe brands, and shameless customer pursuit through the endorsements of social platform influencers, to say Kory Stevens is a breath of fresh air would be an understatement. Kory is the founder and self-described “Accidental” CEO of Taft. Taft is a luxury men’s footwear company that has grown into...2019-01-1800 minDeconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfDoubt, Faith, and Fun in Meditation Practice, with Daniel IngramDaniel Ingram and Michael Taft talk about the Fire Kasina practice, how making mental objects the focus can lead to deep awakening, balancing wisdom and faith, processing trauma with meditation practice, and how beauty can be a great support and inspiration on the path. Daniel shares about his experiences and spiritual development with Fire Kasina work, co-teaching with Culadasa, the increasing numbers of people attaining stream entry, and the over-diagnosis of attainment. Also discussed is Michael’s experience with faith and guru based practice, the effects of of impermanence insight on concentration, “hindrances for smart people,” rapture, and more.D...2018-10-231h 14Deconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfFeminism, Sexual Misconduct, and the Guru in Buddhism, with Chandra EastonChandra Easton and Michael Taft talk about gender and sexual misconduct in Buddhism, why compassion must be a part of spiritual practice, and the place of the guru in modern culture. Chandra shares her personal story of dealing with sexual misconduct at the hands of her teacher, tantric practices as a technology for awakening, internalized patriarchy, and how love and kindness is the whole point of spiritual practice. Also included are guidelines for choosing a teacher, reimagining Tantric practices in non-binary ways, and much more.Chandra Easton studied Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and Tibetan language at the Library...2018-10-111h 22Cincy BrewcastCincy BrewcastThe Tailgate With Taft's and The BeercatI love playing around with show ideas like this.  The Beercat reached out to me recently with the idea to take the show on the road... sort of.  We set up in the heart of UCs campus before the first home game and did a little tailgating... brewcast style.  Joined by Patrick and Colin from Taft's Ale House, we enjoyed a little bit of sunshine while we talked about what's new with Taft's - and what's new with Cincinnati beer all around.  Huge thanks to both Taft's and Beercat, but to The Den as well for hosting us during this exci...2018-09-171h 00THE LIVEGAN PODCASTTHE LIVEGAN PODCASTE27: Dr. Casey TaftWhy do Animal Rights advocates do what they do? Should one bring up veganism with family and friends? Are vegans more sensitive than the general population? Why do some people go vegan? Why do some people not? How does an activist keep from burning out? How does a slaughterhouse worker do his job and love his dog? These questions plus more are answered in this exclusive interview with Dr. Casey Taft, a Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. He seeks to prevent violence and abuse globally, and advocates for veganism on a world wide scale. He...2018-05-011h 10Recording Studio RockstarsRecording Studio RockstarsRSR138 - Eric Taft - Producing Rad Pop, Getting Killer Sounds, And Growing Your Studio Business.mp3Eric talks about producing pop punk with local bands, getting killer sounds for drums, bass, and guitars, and how to grow your local studio business through Youtube. My guest today is Eric Taft, a producer, engineer, and multi-talented musician working from the Buzzlounge Studio outside of Baltimore MD. Eric works alongside Matt Squire with artists such as Underoath and Plain White T's. He also plays guitar and sings for “The Great Heights Band” out of Baltimore, and produced the bands latest release, "Rad-Pop." Today we are going to dig into some questions about recording, editing, and...2018-04-271h 36Recording Studio RockstarsRecording Studio RockstarsRSR138 - Eric Taft - Producing Rad Pop, Getting Killer Sounds, And Growing Your Studio Business.mp3Eric talks about producing pop punk with local bands, getting killer sounds for drums, bass, and guitars, and how to grow your local studio business through Youtube. My guest today is Eric Taft, a producer, engineer, and multi-talented musician working from the Buzzlounge Studio outside of Baltimore MD. Eric works alongside Matt Squire with artists such as Underoath and Plain White T's. He also plays guitar and sings for “The Great Heights Band” out of Baltimore, and produced the bands latest release, "Rad-Pop." Today we are going to dig into some questions about recording, editing, and...2018-04-271h 36Deconstructing YourselfDeconstructing YourselfEnlightened Sexuality, with Jessica GrahamIn this episode, I talk with Jessica Graham about her book Good Sex, the #MeToo movement, the power of self love and acceptance, a beginner’s guide to spiritual awakening through sexuality, mindful masturbation, aspects of puritanism in Buddhism, the meditative way to work with "love drugs," and much more.Jessica Graham is a spiritual teacher, sex and intimacy guide, and author. Jessica began studying meditating in earnest a decade ago and started teaching soon after. Jessica is also passionate about exploring sexuality and helping others heal, evolve, and awaken sexually. She is the author of Good Se...2018-01-221h 03