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Leading organizations with intentionality and purpose is complex work, and dedicated leaders work tirelessly each and every day to build impactful cultures of collaboration! But effective collaboration is difficult and messy. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone! Join the Jigsaw Learning team for Leading Collaborative Response, sharing insights for leaders committed to establishing, refining and deepening Collaborative Response in their organization.
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We all understand the positive impact and drive that comes from being part of an effective team. When teams are less than effective, lack of productivity, frustration, and disengagement take over. Intentional and purposeful focus on building a culture of collaboration is the secret for leaders striving to make a difference. In Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson will share simple tips, ideas, and strategies to take your organization's collaborative efforts to the nex ...
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Join Kurtis and Lorna as they explain the 'why' behind different elements of Collaborative Response. These short clips serve as a valuable resource for leaders in sharing and describing specific components of the processes and structures in Collaborative Response.
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Adopt Perspective

Jigsaw Queensland

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Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn and grow from the perspectives of others. Sharing personal stories and explore adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, inter-country adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many others. We interview adults affected by adoption as well as pra ...
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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Puzzle Chat

Puzzle Chat

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The Puzzle Chat podcast is your all-access pass to the thrilling world of puzzles with Jeff and Denice for Puzzle Month (All of January) and beyond. From fun challenges to fascinating stories, we’ve got puzzles to play, puzzle hacks to learn, and plenty of Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month fun. Learn more about the puzzle culture! What is Puzzle Month? This special month was started as an extension of Puzzle Day, which is celebrated annually on January 29th. Both Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month were f ...
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Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship's brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship. I’m your host, Ruth Jackson. Each month I’ll be chatting to a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they’ve experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives. As you hear from both donors and leaders of charitable cause ...
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Hot Takes Big Stakes

Natalie Holloway and Lana Elie

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The real-world highs and lows of building a business—from early ideas scribbled on napkins to multimillion-dollar raises and the pivotal moments in between. Hosted by serial founders Natalie Holloway (Bala) and Lana Elie (Floom). We explore the unfiltered truths most founders are too polished (or too cautious) to say out loud. No hype, no jargon—just honest conversations about what actually works, what doesn’t, and what it really takes to grow something from nothing. Each week, Natalie and L ...
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Jacqueline is an Award-winning author, having been recognised for her debut novella Walk Quiet Run Quick. A fictional crime story that creates an awareness of some of those red flags hidden within a relationship. She has also published her 2nd book, The Relationship JigSaw. 8 Key Pieces For A Healthy Happy Relationship. She interviews women and young girls who have experienced abuse and how they overcame adversity and challenges. Gain insights about relationships that will engage, educate an ...
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Game-based-approach

Shreekant Shiralkar

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Innovative and proven application scenarios of experiential learning to variety of scenarios from Transformational needs to facilitate learning and acquiring skills. Podcast shares stories around application of experiential learning to variety of scenarios. For additional reference do read book 👉https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4842-2421-2
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The Messy Truth About Leadership

Gavin Fenn-Smith, Meghan Mahoney, Nicki Roth

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Leadership is hard because human beings are complicated. The only way to decode all the things that we do is to become self-aware. When we turn inward, we can start to understand why we do the things we do. After that, we can start to understand other people, and figure out why they do the things they do. With that knowledge, we can build stronger connections to others. Hang out with us so you can become a more self-aware person and connect better with others. messytruthleadership.substack.com
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Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Team

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The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive education today. Weekly interviews with experts from around the world, sharing cutting-edge science, groundbreaking research, and practical tools to help you master the art of teaching, efficiently manage a school, and reach every learner in your community. Catch the official podcast of the Teach Better Podcast Network every Tuesday through Thursday for fresh episodes ...
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The Taoist Corner

Patrick Stewart

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The 2500-year-old ideas of Taoism can be found worldwide in many religions, cultures, and ideologies. Join me, Patrick Stewart, as I journey through this ever-changing world and try to find a more peaceful path forward. www.thetaoistcorner.net
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Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism alon ...
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Puzzle Chat: Puzzler’s Time – How Jigsaw Puzzles Change Our Sense of Time On this episode of Puzzle Chat, we explore how puzzling can bend the clock. Time slows. Time speeds up. Sometimes it even disappears completely when the pieces take over. This episode, Puzzler’s Time: How Jigsaw Puzzles Change Our Sense of Time, is all about that magical feel…
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In this epsiode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning discusses the notion of Ready, Fire, Aim as it applies to change theory generally and to Collaborative Response specifically. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform…
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______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.l…
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Dr. Jason shares how a devastating injury led him to hack together the first Theragun, then spend eight relentless years turning it into Therabody. He explains the science he discovered along the way, why 40Hz matters, and how early believers from the New England Patriots to Justin Timberlake helped the idea spread. We also get candid lessons from …
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Today on Adopt Perspective, we're joined by South Australian filmmaker, writer, adoptee and advocate Heather Waters. Heather’s work explores the lasting impacts of adoption on identity, family, grief and belonging and one of her films will be showcased at an AdopTEA event at Carindale on 11 October 2025. Her films include The Lost Souls, You Should…
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Get ready for a high-energy day of inspiration, practical strategies, and powerful stories from school and district leaders who are transforming learning through Collaborative Response. Connect, learn, and walk away with tools you can use right away! JLsummit.ca In this podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share w…
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by the leadership team from New Myrnam School — a small rural school with big ideas and a strong sense of community. Kurtis explores with the leadership team how they’re building and sustaining a truly collaborative culture within …
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Missing jigsaw pieces? Don’t panic. Puzzle Chat is here with smart strategies and creative hacks to finish your jigsaw, even when a few pieces are gone. On this episode of the podcast we look at your options and you might have more than you think! Entitled Missing Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces: How to Finish the Puzzle When Some are Gone, we know it can be …
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning Kurtis Hewson speaks to the power of co-creating norms, bringing them to life by unpacking them for deeper understanding and returning to them repeatedly to demonstrate them in practice as way to fortify their importance. #collaboration #norms #teamspi…
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______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.l…
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Lana the founder of Floom, a premium flower marketplace featured in Vogue, Forbes, and The New York Times, breaks down how she sold her company to a strategic buyer without a banker. We cover spotting the right time to sell, building a data room, running a buyer process, and handling LOI exclusivity risk. She shares the emotional side too, identity…
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis engage in a conversation with members of the senior leadership team at Elk Island Publ…
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This week on Adopt Perspective podcast, we’re joined by Kim Rankin, who was born and adopted in Sydney in 1973. It would be another 27 years before Kim reunited with her mother, Karen Chaston — who shared her side of the story in our previous episode. Since that reunion, Kim and Karen have navigated the many highs and lows that adoption can bring. …
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Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams Register for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summit : JLsummit.ca In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Michelle Sloan, a former teacher, principal, and Head of School who no…
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Jigsaw Puzzles are fun! Yet when it comes to solving with others, there’s more than just matching pieces. This episode dives into the unspoken rules of jigsaw puzzle etiquette and how following them can make every puzzle experience smoother, more enjoyable, and stress-free. Why listen to this episode: Learn the key etiquette tips that keep jigsaw p…
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, shares insight into aligning Collaborative Response with school improvement plans and how putting faces on the data can have a significant impact on success for those plans. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership _______________ …
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#collaboration #teamwork #leadership #fridayfocus #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn mo…
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Founder Diana Cohen shares how Crown Affair went from a viral haircare Google Doc to a nationwide Sephora brand. She walks through lessons from early roles at Away, Outdoor Voices and Harry’s, the Japanese rituals that shaped her formulas, and the Laura Mercier powder hack that inspired Crown Affair’s dry shampoo. Diana breaks down scalp versus str…
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna review the value of co-creating a continuum of supports with your staff team and how to, over time, refine tier 1 practices to reflect research-based practices to impact all students across all classrooms. Looking for an affordable and effective data system that c…
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Today’s guest, Karen Chaston, was just 16 years old when she lost her daughter to adoption in Sydney in 1973. Nearly three decades later, after 28 long years, they were reunited. In this special two-part series, we’re privileged to hear from both mother and daughter as they share their perspectives on separation, reunion, and what it means to rebui…
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam This invaluable article will provide you with ten possible steps to consider when you introduce Collaborative Response to your team https://youtu.be/HNOgMOH_FN0 In this episode of Building a Culture of Collab…
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Feeling like your family or friends are lost in screen time? We've seen that people are worried about what is taking over family evenings! There’s a simple, fun way to bring everyone together again: puzzles! This episode explores how family puzzle nights can spark conversation, laughter, and meaningful connections across generations. Why listen to …
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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner and Co-Founder of Jigsaw Learning, offers considerations and advice for leaders looking to establish Collaborative Response in their school. #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership _______________ Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform you…
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#collaboration #teamwork #leadership #fridayfocus #norms Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more…
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This episode is the honest look at building a business while breastfeeding, corralling toddlers, and cleaning up midnight messes, the kind of chaos that never makes the highlight reel. We talk about the Shark Tank bump, finding out we were pregnant, and how priorities shifted as the family grew.You will hear the rules that keep us sane, one night o…
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Sarah Gailey joins the show to discuss why one scientist put the cutest little monocles on a bunch of chameleons. (And also to talk about their new book, Spread Me, out now wherever you buy books!) Plus, Rachel talks about the great Missouri snake panic, and Lauren talks about an accidental butt cam that lead to some very useful science. The Weirde…
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Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Dr. Melissa Sperry, principal of Wetaskiwin Outreach Sch…
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#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarter Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your …
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In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Gary Grant, Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of The Entertainer, the largest family-owned toy retailer in the UK. “I wasn’t generous before I was a Christian. In fact, quite the reverse, everything that I had was mine so why would I want to give it away”. Hear about the dramatic journey of…
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Feeling trapped in endless feeds and doomscrolling late at night? This episode explores a refreshing, mindful alternative: puzzles! Discover how slowing down with a jigsaw, crossword, or brain teaser can calm your mind, boost focus, and turn screen fatigue into pure relaxation. It's probably time you stop doomscrolling and pick up a piece of a puzz…
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On this episode of Puzzle Chat, we share the story of Vicky Makes And Builds, a YouTube puzzle influencer with a huge heart. She’s taking on 5,000 puzzle pieces in 24 hours, all while raising money for mental health support. The puzzle she is expecting to finish: Big City Collage by Ravensburger Puzzles. It’s a jigsaw puzzle that will have her seri…
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Danny Alexander, co-founder and Chief Product and Purpose Officer of Who Gives A Crap, shares how a cheeky name, clever packaging, and an audacious mission turned a humble household product into a $100M brand. The team bootstrapped for nine years, then cracked growth by treating every touchpoint as marketing and by learning to land initiatives, not…
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Today we're joined by Professor Daryl Higgins, Director of the Institute of Child Protection Studies at the Australian Catholic University. For nearly 30 years, Daryl has researched child abuse impacts and prevention, family violence, and family functioning, with a focus on public health approaches to keeping children safe and building child-safe o…
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Access an Overview of Collaborative Response article to learn more - https://bit.ly/CR-overview Summer Replay #1 - In episode 40 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis Hewson are joined by Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent of Schools with the Calgary Board of Education, serving more than 138,000 students across more than 250 schools.…
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Transform your team meetings with this FREE guide, including an agenda template you could begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams Summer Replay #1 - In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Dana Goodier, an experienced educator, speaker, and author. Dana is the author of the inspiring book…
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What if your love for puzzles could make you better at life? This episode explores how your favorite pastime can become a powerful tool for sharpening your mind and tackling real-world challenges. Have you ever considered your Puzzle Solvers Mindset? In this episode, you’ll discover: How puzzle habits can enhance your problem-solving skills. The co…
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You never forget your First Million. On Hot Takes, Big Stakes, host Natalie Holloway, founder of Bala, and co-host Lana Elie, founder of Floom, are here to help you turn your time into real value. In today’s episode, Natalie directly interviews Lana about the process of making the first million dollars with her company, “Floom.” For both Natalie an…
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Nathan H. Lents joins the show to discuss why some birds are extra loud in bed, along with his new book: The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. Plus, Sara Kiley explains how horses are used to create snake anti-venom, and Rachel talks about how Napoleon played a part in instigating the art …
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Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response article - https://bit.ly/CR-overview Summer Replay #2 - In episode 45 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Thérèse deChamplain-Good, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence with Elk Island Catholic School Division. Thérèse, Lorna and Kurtis explore how Collab…
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Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Summer Replay #2 - In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Jessica Lane, founder of Data-Informed Impact. With over a decade of experience as a te…
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Ever wonder what to call a crossword fanatic? Or the person who practically lives for jigsaws? This episode dives into the funny and fascinating secret language of puzzle enthusiasts. 🧩 In this episode, you’ll learn: The unique names for different types of puzzle lovers, from "dissectologists" to "cruciverbalists." Why we create fun and quirky name…
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Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room… Shark Tank. On Hot Takes, Big Stakes, host Natalie Holloway, founder of Bala, and co-host Lana Elie, founder of Flume, are here to help you turn your time into real value. In today’s episode, Lana interviews Natalie about one of the most pivotal moments in her career with Bala: her appearance on Season 11 …
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Summer Replay #3 - This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. In episode 39 of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Nancy MacLellan, a retired teacher and current educational consultant who has formed her company - N…
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Your life isn’t a blank slate. It’s a thousand-piece puzzle. Between kids, work, health, faith, and relationships, “just write at 5am every day” doesn’t fit for everyone. That’s why professional authors build flexible frameworks that adapt to real life instead of forcing routines that break under chaos. In this episode, I’ll show you how to use the…
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