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  • Last Call

    Last Call
    Dec 8 2025
    Episode 389: Last Call EPISODE NOTES First things first. The votes are in. Book cover #2 won and is the cover for this episode. If you missed it, you can still listen to the introduction of “What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas.” It is today’s episode. I have scheduled a book launch party for 2026. The room at Open Book is almost full (many of you have already signed up), so this is your last chance to join my book launch and birthday party. The deadline is midnight TODAY! When you register, you get stuff. You can register here. You will get a signed copy of my book, an invite, and you can be named in the acknowledgement section as an early-bird supporter!! Lucky you. A great way to close out the year is to plan something fun for 2026. Be brave. Support local ethnic small businesses. Hug a friend from Somalia and close out the year by celebrating all that is good in the world. We have each other. DOWNLOAD Episode Resources Presale Book Campaign What Am I Made For? Podcast Episode Frank Ostaseski, The Five Intentions NEXT STEP: Challenge yourself and do the three Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring (C.A.L.M.) Activities, below. Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring After listening, do these three C.A.L.M. Activities: Take this risk or do this adventurous task: Hug a Somali friend. Listen to the introduction to “What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas.” Sign up to join me for my book launch. Apply Self-Compassion: Sit quietly for a few minutes and send yourself, those attending the book launch, and me positive, loving kindness. Welcome Appreciation: “I appreciate you. Thank you in advance for listening to my book introduction and signing up to join me for my book launch and birthday party in April 2026. I cherish whom I have met and worked with this year. I cherish the memories created this year with family, friends, colleagues, and fellow entrenovators. I appreciate those we said good bye to this year, especially my dad and uncle. I love you.” Your Turn. Start with, “I appreciate what I heard from today’s Mentor, Nancy Meyer. I appreciate this week’s adventurous task because…” It’s your turn. Start with, “I appreciate what I heard from today’s Mentor, Nancy Meyer. I appreciate this week’s adventurous task because…” “Most of the problems in our lives and world are caused by relational dysfunction, a dysfunction in how we relate: as social groups, as individuals, to animals and the environment, and even to ourselves. Therefore, developing relational literacy—the understanding of and ability to practice healthy ways of relating—is essential for personal, social, and ecological transformation.” —Melanie Joy, psychologist, author, theorist, educator When WeMentor… your life becomes more meaningful!!! Redefine how you lead while redesigning your business. Dual Innovation Leadership WORKS. Visionary Mentor Nancy Meyer, MA Business and Life Mentor | Podcaster | Author | Mindfulness Yogi and Meditation Integrator I integrate mindfulness yoga into everything because breathing, meditation, and movement are essential as you change your life and how you lead. I have a compassionate, collaborative approach that reinforces resilience and maintains accountable conversations supporting your evolution. Bottom Line: My top priority is your transformation and creating a meaningful life through business ownership. You will learn new skills, practice, evolve, innovate, expand marketing efforts, and prosper financially. We start with your desire to develop as a leader. To give you more background, I founded WeMentor, inc. in 1992 to promote Dual Innovation Leadership, the ability to evolve how you lead as you redesign your business model. To grow our businesses, we must lead differently when our perspective shifts. The thousands of brave leaders I have mentored succeeded by taking charge of how they evolved and learned how to respond to the unpredictable nature of business ownership by innovating on purpose (asserting self-leadership). When your perspective shifts, your intuition nudges you into a growth process so you can learn how to lead differently. As you practice new ways of leading, you notice ways to change your business. It is like remodeling. We start with a plan when we embark on a remodeling project. When we implement the plan, obstacles challenge us to adjust our mindset, gather further information, and brainstorm other options. Adapting the plan to fit our new reality is part of every remodeling project. Budgets always need adjusting, and we need to update our approach to complete the innovation. What I love about renovating our businesses is that new ideas emerge, and the project usually has an even better result. We feel changed through the process and have learned many details about remodeling that we can apply in our next project. HEAR why I am doing this ...
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  • What Am I Made For? INTRODUCTION

    What Am I Made For? INTRODUCTION
    Dec 3 2025
    Episode 388: What Am I Made For? INTRODUCTION EPISODE NOTES I did it! I am excited to share with you the introduction to “What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas.” The book will be available in the first quarter of 2026. My marketing team at Manuscripts.com is working on book covers. Which book cover above best matches the book title? You can respond to my post on LinkedIn. Here is an excerpt of the introduction. You can listen to the whole introduction in this podcast episode. “We all have ideas buzzing in our minds, like bees in a hive waiting to take flight. Most of those ideas remain in the hive and never get implemented, despite the best intentions. One of the biggest roadblocks is us. We often deviate from the natural flow of life and spend too much time in storms of chaos and rigidity without integrating our experiences.1 In other words, we sabotage our progress. There are other ways ideas get tanked, which I will address later, but the most significant outlier is us. The first point of contact with an idea is in our mind. Once conceived, our actions, decisions, and behaviors are the primary factors that affect the outcome of our ideas, before external factors have a significant influence. Knowing we sabotage our progress begs me to ask a few questions.2 What if you knew you were born to incubate and give birth to new ideas? Would you be more likely to implement your ideas and commit to self-growth? Would you spend less time on the banks of chaos and rigidity, struggling to swim upstream, and more time riding with the current in the flow of life, refining ideas that work? Would you be less likely to rain on someone else’s parade of ideas? If you answer yes to all the questions, this book is for you. If your answers varied, this book is still for you. I want to help expand your capacity to incubate and bring to life a wide range of ideas, both big and small. With effort, you can become proficient in generating, refining, and implementing ideas. If we work together and understand how to support each other during the birthing process, as midwives do, we not only enhance our sense of worthiness, well-being, and prosperity but also can significantly improve our troubled world. We need more of us to implement ideas from the inside out and the outside in.” I would like you to listen to the complete introduction HERE. DOWNLOAD Episode Resources Presale Book Campaign What Am I Made For? Podcast Episode Frank Ostaseski, The Five Intentions NEXT STEP: Challenge yourself and do the three Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring (C.A.L.M.) Activities, below. Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring After listening, do these three C.A.L.M. Activities: 1. Take this risk or do this adventurous task: Listen to the introduction to “What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas.” 2. Apply Self-Compassion: Try this Metta Meditation exercise again from Frank Ostaseski. He suggests doing this meditation after you meet someone new. Sit quietly. Take a moment to pause and tune into your feelings. Allow the person you just met to appear in your mind. Once you finish saying the meditation aloud, sit quietly and send loving kindness to this person. Then, observe how you feel after generating loving kindness. “This person has a body, heart, and mind, just like me. This person worries and gets frightened, just like me. This person is trying their best to navigate life, just like me. This person is a fellow human being, just like me. Allow some benevolent wishes for well-being to arise: May this person have the strength and support to face the difficulties in life. May this person be free from suffering and its causes. May this person be peaceful and happy. May this person be loved.” (2017, The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, p. 168) 3. Welcome Appreciation: “I appreciate you. Thank you in advance for listening to my book introduction. Writing is a true labor of love. I appreciate the team at Manuscripts Press. They are remarkably skilled editors, teachers, coaches, and marketers. I am grateful for this year-and-a-half-long process to get published. The hybrid route is more labor-intensive, but worth it to retain my creative rights. I am grateful to beta readers: Matthew, Olivia, Gordon, Jan, Deb, and Drew. Your insights made this book better. I appreciate every backer who has supported me thus far. Without this small village, I would not have reached the finish line. Your dreams are worth pursuing, and I can attest to the benefits of launching new ideas. I have never received this much support ever in my life. I appreciate how I have changed. My heart has expanded. I am grateful for this experience, and am eager to meet the readers of my book in 2026.” It’s your turn. Start with, “I appreciate what I learned from today’s Mentor, Nancy Meyer. I appreciate this week’s adventurous task because...
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  • Discernment or Judgment?

    Discernment or Judgment?
    Jul 14 2025
    Episode 387: Discernment or Judgment? EPISODE NOTES On a transformative day, two friends and fellow “entrenovators”—a term I coined for entrepreneurs who innovate—sparked an intriguing conversation by asking two questions that have the potential to shape our lives. The answers can either cultivate discernment and inner strength or lead to self-judgment and feelings of despair. Which path will they choose? My lovely friend opened our dialogue with, “Is this my life?” This question serves as a compelling invitation to reflect deeply. It prompts us to consider where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we aspire to go. Will we respond with self-judgment, or will we embrace the strength of discernment? Another cherished friend shared her struggles with the weight of emotions after a friendship she valued became strained. Feeling hurt and confused, she wondered whether her friend lacked compassion. Her question of whether it would be easier not to feel so deeply reveals the complexities of connection and vulnerability. Both questions indicate an opening for self-growth—opportunities to nurture new ideas and reflect on our experiences. Perhaps a new chapter is beginning, allowing us to garner lessons from the past, release what no longer serves us, and forge a new path ahead. These inquiries serve as tools to train our minds to think constructively about our lives and relationships. In this instance, one friend has embraced the path of discernment, practicing self-compassion and accepting her friend for who she is, while the other is caught in a cycle of self-judgment and despair, disappointed with her life choices. My role is to support both friends, offering love, a bit of humor as the situation calls for it, and understanding without judgment, while incorporating Metta meditations at home, sending them loving kindness. This gives me something constructive to do after being present to their pain and discomfort. Frank Ostaseski, a pioneer in end-of-life care and the founder of the Metta Institute, shares profound insights on the difference between judgment and discernment. He notes that judgment is like a barrier that stifles conversation, traps us in outdated patterns, and restricts our potential. In contrast, discernment opens up possibilities, granting us a broader perspective and allowing our true selves to flourish. It creates the space for wisdom to emerge and empowers us to make choices that lead to a more fulfilling future. This reflection can help us embrace life more fully, especially in the face of death. (2017, The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, p. 139) Discernment is our pathway to spiritual evolution and personal growth. If we’re questioning our capacity for compassion, it’s a signal that we need to reevaluate expectations and let go of unhealthy ways of relating. We are in such odd times that we have to work to not only preserve what is natural and normal—human decency—but we also have to work harder to be discerning by differentiating between what is the truth and what is deceptive intent in a world overflowing with misinformation. Feeling deeply enhances my ability to think, act, lead, and mentor more effectively. It enables me to embrace my acceptance and to inspire compassion in others, fostering a sense of interconnectedness that enriches my life and strengthens my relationships. I realized I couldn’t access discernment while trapped in a cycle of self-judgment, so I let go of it. With discernment, I can bring my authentic self to every situation and welcome the lessons learned from all parts of my life. I become attuned to what I need to thrive, fostering connections and living a life of abundance. The questions in my book, “What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas,” are crafted to cultivate discernment within you, empowering self-leadership and the birth of new ideas. As my pre-sale campaign for the book enters its final week, I invite you to support me by clicking on the link to select a package. You can get a signed copy of my book, participate in assessments, help finalize the book cover, and even sign up for my 65th birthday and book launch party in April 2026. Dive into What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas. I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone on my bucket list with you. To enhance your journey, I encourage you to complete the three C.A.L.M. activities below, which include a heartfelt Metta Meditation. Let’s continue on this path of self-discovery and leadership evolution together! DOWNLOAD Episode Resources Presale Book Campaign What Am I Made For? Podcast Episode Frank Ostaseski, The Five Intentions NEXT STEP: Challenge yourself and do the three Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring (C.A.L.M.) Activities, below. Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring After listening, do these three C.A.L.M. Activities: 1. Take this risk or do this...
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  • What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas

    What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas
    Jun 16 2025
    I’m beyond excited to share some thrilling news—my manuscript is officially complete! My book, “What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas,” is set to hit the shelves in February 2026, and I can't wait to take you on this journey with me!
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  • What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part IV

    What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part IV
    Oct 28 2024
    At a rally in Michigan over the weekend, Michelle Obama delivered a powerful message about abortion rights and warned male voters. She said, “If we don’t get this election right, your wife, your daughter, and your mother will become collateral damage to your rage.” This striking statement sets the tone for a larger conversation that I had with Dr. Mark Levy, who explored the psychological dimensions of Donald Trump’s behavior and his impact on our society.
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  • What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part III

    What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part III
    Oct 21 2024
    Dr. Mark Levy's unwavering dedication to forensic psychiatry and the law is truly inspiring. After over 40 years in the field, his passion remains as strong as ever. What keeps him so engaged? It's the intricate nuances of complex civil and criminal cases and building credibility through his unique team approach in the field.
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  • What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part II

    What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part II
    Oct 14 2024
    Episode 383: What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part II EPISODE NOTES I’m excited to share the incredible insights from Dr. Mark Levy, a seasoned clinical and forensic psychiatrist with over four decades of experience. In our podcast conversation, Dr. Levy delves into the fascinating intersection of human behavior and the law, covering topics ranging from seeking therapy to identifying red flags in treatment and addressing societal issues like incivility. It’s incredible how these topics tie into our everyday lives and the broader scope of our society! Along with his team of 22 board-certified psychiatrists and 10 forensic neuropsychologists, Dr. Levy practices forensic psychiatry at Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P. (FPAMED). As a forensic psychiatric expert, he has been involved in over 500 civil lawsuits and related matters. Dr. Levy has also published numerous articles and presented talks on forensic psychiatric topics. Dr. Levy’s expertise shines through as he discusses why incivility appeals to certain people and how it answers their anxiety and fear of uncertainty. He encourages us to look beyond the grief of incivility and ask ourselves important questions. Why is incivility appealing to certain people? What does it give those who accept a view of reality handed down to them that they accept uncritically? Exploring our biases and distortions of reality can help us better understand ourselves and address our fears. Dr. Levy shares his experiences with biases and explains how they show up when we get defensive and struggle to be empathic. He also discusses how relationship struggles manifest in therapy and how an insightful therapist can address trust issues and boundaries. One of the most valuable takeaways from our conversation is Dr. Levy’s guidance on finding an insightful therapist who respects client boundaries and possesses a deep understanding of human behavior. He emphasizes that the art of psychotherapy is a combination of experience, training, and self-knowledge. When seeking a therapist, Dr. Levy advises looking for someone with credentials, self-awareness, and a deep understanding of human behavior to ensure effective therapy. His artful flair for psychotherapy and forensic psychiatry truly shines through in his explanations and profound insights, making each podcast conversation feel validating and enlightening. If you’re curious to learn more about Dr. Levy’s perspectives on therapy, the law, and human behavior, I highly recommend tuning in to our podcast conversation. DOWNLOAD Episode Resources 1st Podcast Episode with Dr. Mark Levy Mary L. Trump Books Dr. Mark Levy, Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P. NEXT STEP: Challenge yourself and do the three Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring (C.A.L.M.) Activities, below. Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring After listening, do these three C.A.L.M. Activities: Take this risk or do this adventurous task: Incivility is appealing to certain people. Why? Dr. Levy encourages us to look beyond the grief of incivility and ask ourselves important questions. Answer these questions. Why is incivility appealing to certain people? What does it give those who accept a view of reality handed down to them that they accept uncritically? Apply Self-Compassion: Sometimes it is hard to be empathic. Contemplate a recent moment when you became defensive. What did you learn about yourself? Offer yourself some kind words of encouragement for discovering something new about yourself. Welcome Appreciation: “I appreciate Dr. Mark Levy and his artful flair for psychotherapy and forensic psychiatry. It truly shone through his explanations and profound insights, making each of our four podcast conversations feel validating and enlightening. I learned so much more when I edited today’s podcast conversation. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom.” It’s your turn. Start with, “I appreciate what I heard from today’s Guest Mentor, Dr. Mark Levy…” “I appreciate this week’s adventurous task because….” “Most of the problems in our lives and world are caused by relational dysfunction, a dysfunction in how we relate: as social groups, as individuals, to animals and the environment, and even to ourselves. Therefore, developing relational literacy—the understanding of and ability to practice healthy ways of relating—is essential for personal, social, and ecological transformation.” —Melanie Joy, psychologist, author, theorist, educator When WeMentor… your life becomes more meaningful!!! Redefine how you lead while redesigning your business. Dual Innovation Leadership WORKS. Guest Mentor Mark Levy, MD, DLFAPA Dr. Mark Levy attended Durham University, U.K. (1965-66), and is a graduate of Columbia College (A.B. 1967), the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (M.D. 1971) in New York, and the San Francisco Psychoanalytic ...
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  • What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part I

    What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part I
    Jun 10 2024
    /*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}Episode 382: What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part I /*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Episode NotesAre you curious to learn how human behavior and the law interact? Dr. Mark Levy delves into the fascinating world of Forensic Psychiatry, shedding light on the intriguing dynamics at play. Join us as we explore the riveting cases of The People vs. O.J. Simpson and The State of New York vs. Donald Trump. It's a fascinating discussion that will make you think!Dr. Mark Levy is a licensed clinical and forensic psychiatrist with over four decades of experience. He has degrees from Columbia University and the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine.Dr. Levy and his team of 22 board-certified psychiatrists and 10 forensic neuropsychologists practice forensic psychiatry at Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P. (FPAMED.com). Dr. Levy has been retained as a forensic psychiatric expert in more than 500 civil lawsuits and related matters. He has published numerous articles and presented countless talks on forensic psychiatric topics, such as “Mental Illness In the Workplace” and “Shrink in the Courtroom: Forensic Psychiatry and Law.”I chose to discuss the O.J. Simpson and Donald Trump cases because they spontaneously came up in our conversation. Our legal system has loopholes that get exploited. In one case, someone is guilty but found innocent. In the other, the offender was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records that kept a sordid extramarital affair from the public before the 2016 presidential election. The men accused in both cases committed the crimes.O.J. Simpson died earlier this year on the 30th anniversary of his yearslong 1994 criminal case, The People vs. O.J. Simpson. He was found not guilty by a Los Angeles jury of the gruesome murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Just because he was found not guilty doesn’t mean he didn’t commit the crime. We discuss the role of the prosecuting attorney, the broader cultural context, and the impact of societal influences on legal cases, which can blur the facts and conceal the truth.We taped this podcast conversation in the middle of The State of New York vs. Donald Trump trial. I asked Dr. Levy if he thinks Donald Trump is a psychopath. Dr. Levy explains the Gold Water Rule and the ethics of diagnosing people you haven’t examined. Dr. Levy gives insights into Donald Trump’s reactive and impulsive behavior and transactional focus in relationships regardless of norms or the law. Irrespective of the nation's needs or individuals in the country, Donald Trump is focused on what is in Donald Trump’s best interest and projects onto others so whatever he accuses others of doing, it is really him who is doing it. If he calls President Joe Biden a criminal, flip it. He is talking about himself. That is what we can predict.Two psychopath researchers give us insights into how psychopaths operate. Hervey Cleckley, in The Mask of Sanity, labels psychopaths as “grossly selfish, callous, irresponsible, impulsive, and unable to feel guilty or be able to learn from experience or punishment.” Robert Hare defines psychopaths as “social predators who charm, manipulate, and ruthlessly plow their way through life… violating social norms and expectations without the slightest sense of guilt or regret.” If we cannot learn from our experiences, we are stunted in our capacity to grow, heal, and change with new information.We can stop being manipulated, shamed, and traumatized by electing leaders who have the capacity to grow, heal, and change. Authentic leaders, respect the rule of law, show compassion for themselves and others, stand up for the truth with courage, and have an overall desire to make our world a...
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