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1248: Bitter Defamation Tests Small Town Reputation | Feedback Friday
<p><strong>Your ex-partner stole inventory, rebranded it, and spent three years cyberstalking and defaming you in your tiny town. Welcome to Feedback Friday!</strong></p><p>And in case you didn't already know it, <strong>Jordan Harbinger</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Jor ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 11
3 Low-Value Behaviors That Quietly Kill Your Respect | Social Intelligence Brief
Ever wonder why people don’t take you seriously—even when you’re smart and hardworking? In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the three most common low value signals that quietly repel respect: being supplicative (begging for approval), combative (using force or intimidation), an ... Show More
10m 48s
Sep 25
Why High-Value People Don’t Avoid Conflict | Social Intel Brief
Why do some people command instant respect without saying a word? In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the four high value signals that separate quiet authority from desperate posturing. Respect isn’t about aggression, volume, or proving you belong—it’s about presence. With rese ... Show More
11m 6s
Apr 2025
How I Stopped Caring What People Think & Finally Owned Who I Am | Lisa Bilyeu (Fan Fav)
Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on May 5, 2021. As humans our desire to be liked and accepted by others is part of the human experience. We are social by nature, so caring what others think about us is something we all experience on some level, but it can feel like kr ... Show More
31m 49s
Jan 2025
The (Not So) Subtle Art Of Mark Manson: The Truth About Self-Help, Transformation, & Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck
Mark Manson is a renowned author and cultural critic, known for “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”—a global phenomenon that has remained on the NYT bestseller list for an unprecedented 328 weeks. This conversation explores the paradox between genuine growth and modern self-hel ... Show More
1h 57m
Aug 4
You’ve Been Taught to Hate Yourself - But the Shame Was Never Yours. Here’s How to Finally Start Loving Who You Are (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. The Body Shop launched a global report this year that revealed 60% of women wish they had more respect for themselves. This study is shining light on a self-love crisis. Sexuality, economic status, age, and time on social media were all factors that see ... Show More
37m 46s