In this episode, Maria Moreno, a certified pediatric sleep and motherhood coach, shares her insights on the importance of sleep for parents and children. Maria discusses her personal struggles with sleep deprivation and its impacts on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. She emphasizes the societal pressures that equate exhaustion with productivity and success, and she offers practical advice for parents to prioritize rest amidst their busy lives. 

00:18 The Importance of Sleep

01:01 Societal Pressures and Sleep Deprivation

03:35 Sleep Tips for Parents

06:00 Speed Round: What Matters?

09:20 Conclusion and Contact Information

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In this episode, Mike Zeinfeld interviews Shoshana Rosenfeld, an executive coach  who specializes in helping leadership teams enhance emotional intelligence, trust, and performance. Shoshana emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal growth in effective leadership. She shares her own transformative experience leading a rope team on Mount Rainier and discusses how focusing on control over connection impacted her team negatively. 

00:15 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
01:48 A Personal Story of Leadership and Growth
04:26 Key Takeaways on Leadership
05:29 Speed Round: Matters or Not Matters

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Why does performance matter to Paul Fernandez? 

We interviewed Paul Fernandez about how he helps ambitious founders scale through performance marketing, persuasive content, and strategic clarity.  Paul breaks down performance into confidence, adaptability, and persuasion, emphasizing the importance of bringing the right energy to each interaction. We also cover Paul's perspective on branding, the transcendence of music, the uncertainties surrounding artificial intelligence, and the unification brought by sports. In our Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters, Paul shares his views on coffee, branding, competitive duck herding, and data colonialism.

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00:26 The Concept of Performance
03:09 Authentic Performance
03:55 Brand Performance
06:09 Speed Round: Matters or Not Matters

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Empowering Moms: Self-Care, Confidence, and Pursuing Dreams with Mary Dibble

Why should self-care matter to overwhelmed moms? We interviewed Mary Dibble, a heart-centered coach, about how moms can embrace self-love, self-acceptance, and pursue their dreams while raising their children. Mary shares her personal journey of transformation and the importance of modeling self-care for children. She discusses how external factors can reflect internal struggles and offers steps moms can take to rebuild their confidence and thrive. The episode also features a fun speed round called 'Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters' where Mary shares her thoughts on various topics, from motherhood and work-life balance to extreme ironing and duck fashion shows.

00:12 Embracing Self-Love and Self-Care as a Mom
02:29 Recognizing the Signs of Self-Neglect
04:16 Mary's Coaching Approach
05:39 Speed Round Fun
09:58 Wrapping Up and Contact Information

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We interviewed Lyndsey Getty, speaker, author, and founder of the Thoughtful Method Company, about her dedication to 'thought literacy'. Lyndsey discusses the significance of understanding and managing thoughts, its impact on emotional intelligence, and how it transformed her life. She highlights the need to make psychological concepts accessible to improve self-awareness and mental health. Additionally, Lyndsey shares insights on her books and the practical applications of thought literacy in both personal and professional contexts. 

00:12 The Importance of Thought Literacy
01:10 Personal Journey with Therapy
02:38 Impact of Thought Awareness
03:46 Professional Applications of Thought Literacy
05:10 Books and Methods for Thought Processing
05:55 ChatGPT and Thought Processing
08:20 Matter Speed Round

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Why does empowering kids matter to Scott Feld? We interviewed Scott about how his work as a children's author and coach led him to focus on building confidence and resilience in kids through storytelling and play-based learning. Scott discusses his new book, 'Dax to the Max,'  and he shares stories of how these tools have helped children discover their inner strengths. We also delve into his personal inspiration—his own son, Dax—and take a fun turn with a Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters segment, touching on topics from children's literature to artificial intelligence.

00:13 Empowering Kids Through Inner Superpowers
01:18 Play-Based Learning and Real-Life Examples
03:01 The Story Behind 'Dax to the Max'
04:41 Speed Round: What Matters and What Doesn't

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Why does fulfillment matter to DJ Dickerson Alejandrino? We interviewed DJ about his journey from flunking out of college to becoming an advocate for a Pleasure Led Life. He discusses transitioning from achievement-focused living to fulfillment-driven existence, realizing the importance of living authentically rather than conforming to societal expectations. DJ shares insights on balancing work, goal-setting, parenting, and personal values. He also touches on how he teaches these values to his children and the significance of self-awareness in making decisions that align with one's true self. The episode concludes with a Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters segment, where DJ gives his quick takes on various topics, including work-life balance, emotional intelligence, and more.

00:15 From Academic Failure to Medical School
01:22 Realizations in Medical School
02:04 Switching to a Fulfillment-Driven Life
04:40 Teaching Values to Children
05:16 Living a Pleasure Led Life
06:24 Speed Round: Quick Insights

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We interviewed Amanda Graham, Speaker and Writer about how her struggles and hardships led her to introspection, and ultimately transformation. Amanda discusses her journey through a personal crisis, what she learned from Steve Jobs' motivational advice, and how working on her internal issues helped her leverage her gifts and abilities. She emphasizes the importance of introspection, self-analysis, and accepting one's neurodivergence. The episode concludes with a Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters, where Amanda shares her thoughts on creativity, storytelling, comedy, and more.

00:09 Amanda's Life-Changing Crisis
02:44 The Wilderness Period
03:33 Building a Strong Foundation
05:34 The Importance of Introspection
06:45 Speed Round: What Matters?

Her new book Good Stuff to Read When You’re About to Lose Your Sh**: https://www.itsamandagraham.com/shop/p/buy-good-stuff

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Why does burnout matter?  

We interviewed Dr. Rubin, a Harvard-trained Functional Medicine Doctor and TEDx speaker, about her journey through burnout, its causes, and ways to manage it. Dr. Rubin shares her personal experiences with burnout in medicine and motherhood and discusses the distinctions between different types of stress and burnout. She offers strategies to help people, particularly women, prevent burnout and reclaim their health and happiness. The speed round covers her thoughts on topics like breath work, pets, travel, sports, AI, and reality TV. Dr. Rubin also speaks about her upcoming podcast, Outsmart Burnout, which recently launched.


00:18 Personal Experience with Burnout
01:20 Understanding Stress vs. Burnout
02:47 Strategies to Combat Burnout
05:06 Mindset and Self-Reflection
07:29 Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters

More here: https://drzarya.com/

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Why does understanding autism awareness matter to Francesca Perceval? 

We interviewed Francesca, an executive coach, HR leader, and proud neurodivergent professional, about her late autism diagnosis and its impact on her life and career. Francesca shares her journey from misunderstanding autism based on old stereotypes to becoming an advocate for greater awareness and support in the workplace and society. She discusses the concept of masking, the Double Empathy Problem, and how these affect neurodivergent individuals. Additionally, Francesca delves into how her diagnosis led her to embrace her interests and start Sparkly Frog Coaching to help others. Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters covers topics like neurodiversity, workplace inclusion, emotional intelligence, and more.

00:20 Understanding Autism in the Workplace
00:47 Francesca's Late Diagnosis Journey
02:20 Challenges and Realizations Post-Diagnosis
07:56 The Double Empathy Problem
08:52 Speed Round: What Matters?
11:28 Francesca's Coaching and Contact Information

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