How Did I Get Here? Fear-Based Decision Making and Burnout by Tracy Inscore, Esq., cEFT2, AEFTP Healing from burnout involves asking three key questions: 1) how did I get here; 2) what patterns are keeping me stuck here; an…
Olivia LaRue Sep 13, 2021 3 min read The Spiritual Side of Sex Work You know, I have heard it said- and maybe you have too- that no girl dreams of being a sex worker when they grow up. Every time I hear that It makes me cringe. Why? Be…
VALUES IN CULTURE AND FOLKLORE When Porter asked me to come on Transacting Values Podcast, I had to take a step back and ask myself some basic questions including, do I even know what I value? I began searching lists of values to determine …
In a recent episode of Transacting Value, we were privileged to have Ben Austin, host of the UFO...No weekly podcast, as our guest. The episode navigated the unfamiliar territory of extraterrestrial intelligence, and explored how differing perspecti…
In the latest episode of our podcast, we take a fascinating journey into the world of Gary Randolph, a renowned author whose vibrant tales have spanned across various geographies. Through his pen, Gary paints joyous scenes and invites us to apprecia…
Ask yourself, “What’s my top priority for giving this gift?”Within reason, your top priority for giving a gift should be to maximize the practical and/or emotional value your gift will offer its recipient.If your top priority is so…
The great English writer of the last century, G.K. Chesterton, said, “When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” It’s a good quote, but it’s much easier to gl…
Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion often linked to prolonged periods of stress at work or in personal life. Our conversation featuring Dr. Eliza Collins provides valuable insights into navigating burnout, highlighting th…
Who are some of the most influential thought leaders or experts in your chosen area of focus? You want to start a podcast, but you don't know where to start? "A wise man learns from the mistakes of others; a foolish man learns fro…
How do I get my first podcast? I wasn't sure either. The only reason I had some idea was because I happened to hear a buddy from the #MattandRyanPodcast talk about Carl Panzram in a investigatory review of that psycho. At the end of one of …
What topics or themes are most popular among your target audience? This one takes some time to get enough information in order to make a better determination. Until that point, you're really just guessing. There's benefits to that though to…
What are good podcasts for free? Technically speaking, they all are. The short answer is to start with an internet search for "good free podcasts about..." and you'll find a few. But, good podcasts are relative to each listener. What makes a podcas…
Can values be taught or caught? The short answer is yes. Like all good things though, especially when attributed to younger children or even adolescent adults, they are first caught. Then those things can be refined and taught. Part of the …
Whose values do you teach? Tricky question. How do you decide? In some cultures, you don't get a choice. In others, you do. In either case, whoever decided, based on which factors did they prioritize the values taught? Religion? Tradition? …
What are the key challenges in teaching values? Hard work, communication skills, social and topical appeal, marketing, triggers, and practical value. The hard work comes more in the form of introspection and relationships. As we g…
What are the consequences of a lack of values? You become a jellyfish. Imagine floating through the currents, tides, and storms of life without a way to steer. You become a spiritual drifter. You are a social creature that needs society for…
What are the regulations around using third-party content in your media? The short answer: ask for permission or deal with the repercussions. There are all sorts of complexities when copyrighting and trademarking get brought up, no…
What are the disadvantages of a moral education? There aren't many. If anything, learning about or actually assimilating cultural and societal morals into your education can only ever breed one of three things. One aspect is an increased cu…
How should you handle independent contractors and freelancers? That answer depends on their necessity to you and your media production company. If you only want to hire employees, then freelancers or independent contractors won't be a facto…
Can we really teach values? Yes. We can teach values, courtesies, customs, cultural awareness, social awareness, even the importance of treating people with dignity as equals. But what we cannot teach is how to interpret those stimuli or catalysts.…
What legal structure should you choose for your media production company? First, this isn't legal advice. If that is what you want consult a business, entertainment, or media attorney; business school or formal education; your nearest libra…
Why are moral values declining? I don't think they are. morals are generally dictated by a society, writ large. They get embodied in customs, courtesies, and cultures. So they may change anywhere you go throughout the world. But digital, print, and…
Why I chose to start a media company with a podcasting niche? Podcasting is ridiculously popular to learn and to teach from. If not an audience though, host and guests can learn together through a conversation, but also through the process of creat…
How do you live by your values? You take an active role in your life choices. mentally. Actually try to critically think through either why you should make a certain decision, or what the impact will be when you do. More importantly, values are a w…