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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<em>Stand Sure Podcast  is </em>where we get real about life’s toughest moments—and how to rise from them. Hosted by Rob Anderson, a resilience coach with decades of experience in leadership development, career transitions, trauma recovery, personal growth, and ptsd management, this podcast explores topics like identity, purpose, grief, and rebuilding after setbacks. Through hard-earned insights and honest reflections, these short sessions offer clarity, grit, and a call to action. No fluff—just real talk to help you reset, refocus, and move forward. Stand sure. Your next chapter starts now.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 73: Blood, Sweat, and Legacy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>You’ve checked every box society gave you. You built the career, you provide for the family, and you look completely successful on paper. So why does it still feel like something massive is missing?</p><p>In this episode of Stand Sure Coaching, host Rob Anderson exposes the corporate rut and details why traditional tools like sheer grit and long hours are keeping you trapped. Drawing from his own life chapters—from military service to Fortune 500 corporate leadership coaching—Rob delivers a tactical blueprint to help you shift your strategy, reclaim your drive, and get your edge back for the second half of life.</p><p>Key Takeaways from This Episode</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>The Identity Awakening:</strong> Recognizing that a feeling of emptiness post-success isn't a midlife crisis—it’s a signal to stop managing a routine and start executing a mission.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>The Comfort Trap:</strong> Why trading your personal passion for total predictability is stagnation in disguise.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>The Autonomy Audit:</strong> How to spot if you are living as a passenger to other people's demands or driving your own schedule.</p><p>3 Actionable Steps to Get Your Edge Back</p><p>1 <strong>Audit Your Calendar for Autonomy:</strong> Reclaim at least three hours of your week entirely for your own physical challenges, reflection, or skill mastery. If you don't own your time, your routine owns you.</p><p>2 <strong>Redefine the Target:</strong> Shift from external metrics (promotions, assets) to internal targets. Identify three core convictions that define the legacy you want to leave as a husband, father, and leader.</p><p>3 <strong>Expand Your Perimeter:</strong> Intentionally reintroduce controlled adversity. Step outside your comfort zone by signing up for a grueling physical event or learning a complex new skill to remember what it feels like to conquer.</p><p>Connect with Stand Sure Coaching</p><p>Ready to stop drifting, break out of the corporate rut, and build your second-half playbook? Let's take the next step together.</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Website:</strong> Visit <a href="https://standsurecoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">standsurecoaching.com</a> to connect directly with Rob and book your focused, one-on-one discovery call. Let's uncover your blind spots and get your edge back.</p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 72: You Don’t Have a Time Management Problem</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:42:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Book a Free Discovery Call</p><p> Rob Anderson</p><p> 208-340-1570</p><p> Rob@StandSureCoaching.com</p><p><strong>Podcast Show Notes</strong></p><p><strong>Energy Management vs. Time Management: Why Burnout Happens Even When You’re Productive</strong></p><p>Most people think they need better time management.</p><p>But what if the real issue isn’t your schedule… it’s your energy?</p><p>In this episode of the Stand Sure Podcast, Rob Anderson breaks down why high performers often burn out despite having strong discipline, packed calendars, and optimized routines. The problem isn’t usually a lack of time. It’s operating in a constant state of depletion.</p><p>This episode explores how chronic stress, emotional overload, and mental exhaustion impact focus, leadership, relationships, and long-term performance. Rob also discusses how the brain shifts into survival mode when energy reserves run low, affecting decision-making, patience, creativity, and emotional regulation.</p><p>You’ll learn practical ways to better manage your energy in your work, your relationships, and your personal growth so you can stop running on adrenaline and start operating with more clarity and intention.</p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Why burnout is often an energy problem, not a time problem</li><li>How low energy impacts the brain and decision-making</li><li>The connection between nervous system overload and irritability</li><li>Why many high performers normalize chronic depletion</li><li>How to identify and protect your highest-energy windows</li><li>The importance of recovery for leadership and performance</li><li>Simple ways to recalibrate mentally and emotionally throughout the day</li></ul><p><strong>Three Key Takeaways</strong></p><p><strong>1. Protect Your Peak Energy</strong></p><p>Use your highest-energy periods for deep thinking, problem-solving, and meaningful work instead of reactive tasks like email and admin work.</p><p><strong>2. Build Recovery Into Relationships</strong></p><p>Emotionally draining interactions affect your nervous system. Small recovery moments help you reset so you can remain present and connected.</p><p><strong>3. Track Your Energy, Not Just Your Time</strong></p><p>Pay attention to patterns in sleep, stress, movement, food, focus, and emotional fatigue. Small adjustments often outperform forced discipline.</p><p><strong>Reflection Question</strong></p><p>At what point in your day do you feel most energized—and how are you currently using that time?</p><p><strong>About Rob Anderson</strong></p><p>Rob Anderson is a life, leadership, and resilience coach with over two decades of leadership development experience and years of coaching veterans, professionals, and individuals navigating transition, burnout, and personal growth. His work combines practical coaching strategies with psychology, performance science, and real-world leadership experience.</p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Book a Free Discovery Call</p><p> Rob Anderson</p><p> 208-340-1570</p><p> Rob@StandSureCoaching.com</p><p><strong>Podcast Show Notes</strong></p><p><strong>Energy Management vs. Time Management: Why Burnout Happens Even When You’re Productive</strong></p><p>Most people think they need better time management.</p><p>But what if the real issue isn’t your schedule… it’s your energy?</p><p>In this episode of the Stand Sure Podcast, Rob Anderson breaks down why high performers often burn out despite having strong discipline, packed calendars, and optimized routines. The problem isn’t usually a lack of time. It’s operating in a constant state of depletion.</p><p>This episode explores how chronic stress, emotional overload, and mental exhaustion impact focus, leadership, relationships, and long-term performance. Rob also discusses how the brain shifts into survival mode when energy reserves run low, affecting decision-making, patience, creativity, and emotional regulation.</p><p>You’ll learn practical ways to better manage your energy in your work, your relationships, and your personal growth so you can stop running on adrenaline and start operating with more clarity and intention.</p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Why burnout is often an energy problem, not a time problem</li><li>How low energy impacts the brain and decision-making</li><li>The connection between nervous system overload and irritability</li><li>Why many high performers normalize chronic depletion</li><li>How to identify and protect your highest-energy windows</li><li>The importance of recovery for leadership and performance</li><li>Simple ways to recalibrate mentally and emotionally throughout the day</li></ul><p><strong>Three Key Takeaways</strong></p><p><strong>1. Protect Your Peak Energy</strong></p><p>Use your highest-energy periods for deep thinking, problem-solving, and meaningful work instead of reactive tasks like email and admin work.</p><p><strong>2. Build Recovery Into Relationships</strong></p><p>Emotionally draining interactions affect your nervous system. Small recovery moments help you reset so you can remain present and connected.</p><p><strong>3. Track Your Energy, Not Just Your Time</strong></p><p>Pay attention to patterns in sleep, stress, movement, food, focus, and emotional fatigue. Small adjustments often outperform forced discipline.</p><p><strong>Reflection Question</strong></p><p>At what point in your day do you feel most energized—and how are you currently using that time?</p><p><strong>About Rob Anderson</strong></p><p>Rob Anderson is a life, leadership, and resilience coach with over two decades of leadership development experience and years of coaching veterans, professionals, and individuals navigating transition, burnout, and personal growth. His work combines practical coaching strategies with psychology, performance science, and real-world leadership experience.</p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 71: The Burden of the Invisible Armor</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>You’ve been lied to.</p><br><p>Follower counts aren’t identity.</p><p>Subscriber numbers aren’t power.</p><p>And the curated version of yourself you present online isn’t the same as the real person living your life.</p><br><p>In this episode of the Stand Sure Podcast, Rob Anderson breaks down the hidden psychological and neurological forces behind digital validation culture. From influencer platforms to adult content sites to everyday social media, the modern attention economy is shaping how people see themselves—and often not for the better.</p><br><p>This episode explores how dopamine, algorithm design, and performative identity environments affect our brains, relationships, and sense of self.</p><br><p>Instead of shaming or blaming, this conversation focuses on awareness: how the human brain was wired for real connection, not constant evaluation by thousands of strangers.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever felt pressure to perform online, measure your worth by views, or wonder who you really are when the screen goes dark, this episode is for you.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><strong>What This Episode Covers</strong></p><br><p>• Why follower counts create the illusion of power</p><p>• The “golden cage” of digital validation</p><p>• The neuroscience behind social media dopamine loops</p><p>• How algorithms use variable reward reinforcement (the same system used in gambling)</p><p>• Why attention is not the same as connection</p><p>• The psychological split between the online avatar and the real person</p><p>• How identity becomes unstable when self-worth depends on audience feedback</p><p>• The difference between audiences and real relationships</p><p>• Why the human nervous system regulates best through face-to-face connection</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Science Behind the Conversation</strong></p><br><p>Dopamine and Social Approval</p><p>Social media feedback activates the brain’s reward circuitry, particularly the ventral striatum, releasing dopamine and reinforcing behavior—similar to mechanisms involved in gambling reinforcement patterns.</p><br><p>Variable Reward Reinforcement</p><p>Psychological research shows unpredictable rewards create stronger behavioral addiction patterns. Platforms rely on this system to keep users posting and checking notifications.</p><br><p>Dunbar’s Number</p><p>Anthropologist Robin Dunbar discovered that humans can maintain meaningful relationships with about 150 people, highlighting how unnatural large digital audiences are for the human brain.</p><br><p>Performative Identity Research</p><p>Studies in The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships show that heavy identity curation online correlates with increased emotional exhaustion and reduced authentic connection.</p><br><p>Digital Culture and Mental Health</p><p>Research by psychologist Jean Twenge links heavy social media engagement with increased anxiety, depression, and identity instability, especially when appearance and public validation drive engagement.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Insight</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Human beings don’t thrive on attention.</p><br><p>They thrive on belonging.</p><br><p>An audience watches you.</p><p>A relationship knows you.</p><br><p>An audience consumes content.</p><p>A relationship supports a person.</p><br><p>Eventually everyone faces the same moment:</p><br><p>When the phone goes down.</p><p>When the notifications stop.</p><p>When the audience disappears.</p><br><p>And the real question appears:</p><br><p>Who are you when no one’s watching?</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Host</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Rob Anderson is a certified life and leadership coach helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and clarity through honest conversations and practical strategies. His coaching focuses on personal growth, leadership development, and navigating life transitions.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Work With Rob</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonated with you and you want deeper clarity about your identity, confidence, or direction in life, coaching may be the next step.</p><br><p>Book a free discovery call with Rob Anderson at:</p><p>🌐 <a href="https://standsurecoaching.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stand Sure Coaching – Book a Discovery Call</a></p><br><p>You can also email:</p><p>Rob@StandSureCoaching.com</p><br><p>Or call/text:</p><p>208-996-3438&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the Podcast</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>The Stand Sure Podcast is where we get honest about life’s toughest moments, resilience, and the mindset required to rise through them.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If this resonated, I have deeper conversations and special access for you on Patreon.</p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>You’ve been lied to.</p><br><p>Follower counts aren’t identity.</p><p>Subscriber numbers aren’t power.</p><p>And the curated version of yourself you present online isn’t the same as the real person living your life.</p><br><p>In this episode of the Stand Sure Podcast, Rob Anderson breaks down the hidden psychological and neurological forces behind digital validation culture. From influencer platforms to adult content sites to everyday social media, the modern attention economy is shaping how people see themselves—and often not for the better.</p><br><p>This episode explores how dopamine, algorithm design, and performative identity environments affect our brains, relationships, and sense of self.</p><br><p>Instead of shaming or blaming, this conversation focuses on awareness: how the human brain was wired for real connection, not constant evaluation by thousands of strangers.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever felt pressure to perform online, measure your worth by views, or wonder who you really are when the screen goes dark, this episode is for you.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><strong>What This Episode Covers</strong></p><br><p>• Why follower counts create the illusion of power</p><p>• The “golden cage” of digital validation</p><p>• The neuroscience behind social media dopamine loops</p><p>• How algorithms use variable reward reinforcement (the same system used in gambling)</p><p>• Why attention is not the same as connection</p><p>• The psychological split between the online avatar and the real person</p><p>• How identity becomes unstable when self-worth depends on audience feedback</p><p>• The difference between audiences and real relationships</p><p>• Why the human nervous system regulates best through face-to-face connection</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Science Behind the Conversation</strong></p><br><p>Dopamine and Social Approval</p><p>Social media feedback activates the brain’s reward circuitry, particularly the ventral striatum, releasing dopamine and reinforcing behavior—similar to mechanisms involved in gambling reinforcement patterns.</p><br><p>Variable Reward Reinforcement</p><p>Psychological research shows unpredictable rewards create stronger behavioral addiction patterns. Platforms rely on this system to keep users posting and checking notifications.</p><br><p>Dunbar’s Number</p><p>Anthropologist Robin Dunbar discovered that humans can maintain meaningful relationships with about 150 people, highlighting how unnatural large digital audiences are for the human brain.</p><br><p>Performative Identity Research</p><p>Studies in The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships show that heavy identity curation online correlates with increased emotional exhaustion and reduced authentic connection.</p><br><p>Digital Culture and Mental Health</p><p>Research by psychologist Jean Twenge links heavy social media engagement with increased anxiety, depression, and identity instability, especially when appearance and public validation drive engagement.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Insight</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Human beings don’t thrive on attention.</p><br><p>They thrive on belonging.</p><br><p>An audience watches you.</p><p>A relationship knows you.</p><br><p>An audience consumes content.</p><p>A relationship supports a person.</p><br><p>Eventually everyone faces the same moment:</p><br><p>When the phone goes down.</p><p>When the notifications stop.</p><p>When the audience disappears.</p><br><p>And the real question appears:</p><br><p>Who are you when no one’s watching?</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Host</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>Rob Anderson is a certified life and leadership coach helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and clarity through honest conversations and practical strategies. His coaching focuses on personal growth, leadership development, and navigating life transitions.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Work With Rob</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonated with you and you want deeper clarity about your identity, confidence, or direction in life, coaching may be the next step.</p><br><p>Book a free discovery call with Rob Anderson at:</p><p>🌐 <a href="https://standsurecoaching.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stand Sure Coaching – Book a Discovery Call</a></p><br><p>You can also email:</p><p>Rob@StandSureCoaching.com</p><br><p>Or call/text:</p><p>208-996-3438&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the Podcast</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>The Stand Sure Podcast is where we get honest about life’s toughest moments, resilience, and the mindset required to rise through them.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If this resonated, I have deeper conversations and special access for you on Patreon.</p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 69: Performance or Purpose- Breaking Free from the Need for Approval</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:29:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Are you living your mission — or managing your image? In this episode, we break down the psychology behind approval-seeking, what it’s doing to your nervous system, and how to shift from performance to purpose. You’ll learn three practical moves to build identity strength, emotional regulation, and real growth — including why investing time and resources into coaching accelerates change.</p><br><p>Ready to go deeper?</p><br><p>Stand Sure Coaching: <a href="https://www.standsurecoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.standsurecoaching.com</a></p><p>Patreon (deeper conversations &amp; exclusive content): <a href="https://www.patreon.com/StandSureCoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/StandSureCoaching</a></p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 68: Edge Hard</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:46:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Its time to do the hard things</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 67: Procrastination is not Lazy</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:24:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 66: Anatomy of a Road Trip</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:21:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 65: Equal Value Different Roles</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:50:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Might lose some followers but that is ok… the right ones will stay</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 64: The Talent Code and ADHD</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:33:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 63: Husbands Stepping Up Wives Leaning In</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:35:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We either make ourselves happy or miserable—the amount of work is the same. This episode explores how that truth plays out in marriage, especially for men choosing to be intentional husbands, and how wives can support that growth through encouragement, softness, and partnership.</p><p><strong>What This Episode Covers</strong></p><ul><li>Why avoiding emotional effort in marriage is not rest, but hidden stress</li><li>How neuroscience explains the difference between purposeful effort and avoidance</li><li>The biological and psychological cost of micro-avoidance in relationships</li><li>Why alignment between values and actions creates peace at home</li><li>How men wire identity through consistent leadership and presence</li><li>The role wives play in supporting growth through warmth, encouragement, and belief</li><li>How softness and nurturing create safety that accelerates growth</li><li>Why encouragement fuels consistency more effectively than criticism</li></ul><p><strong>Key Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Marriage requires work either way; intentional effort builds connection, avoidance builds stress</li><li>Purposeful effort produces adaptive stress and bonding chemicals; avoidance fuels rumination and shutdown</li><li>Men respond neurologically to respect, affirmation, and trust during growth</li><li>Softness is not weakness—it is nervous-system regulation</li><li>Encouragement reinforces positive behavior and builds confidence during change</li></ul><p><strong>Three Science-Backed Tips for Husbands</strong></p><ol><li>Initiate before resentment builds to reduce emotional load and stress</li><li>Treat emotional presence as a skill that can be practiced and strengthened</li><li>Act from identity rather than mood by choosing the next right step</li></ol><p><strong>Supportive Practices for Wives</strong></p><ul><li>Lead with warmth, calm tone, and emotional steadiness</li><li>Acknowledge effort, even when execution isn’t perfect</li><li>Offer genuine compliments to reinforce growth and confidence</li><li>Create space for progress without constant correction</li><li>Use softness and nurturing to build safety and connection</li></ul><p><strong>Core Message</strong></p><p> The work doesn’t go away in marriage. It simply changes shape. When husbands lead with intention and wives respond with encouragement and warmth, the same effort produces trust, peace, and connection instead of distance and regret.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>We either make ourselves happy or miserable—the amount of work is the same. This episode explores how that truth plays out in marriage, especially for men choosing to be intentional husbands, and how wives can support that growth through encouragement, softness, and partnership.</p><p><strong>What This Episode Covers</strong></p><ul><li>Why avoiding emotional effort in marriage is not rest, but hidden stress</li><li>How neuroscience explains the difference between purposeful effort and avoidance</li><li>The biological and psychological cost of micro-avoidance in relationships</li><li>Why alignment between values and actions creates peace at home</li><li>How men wire identity through consistent leadership and presence</li><li>The role wives play in supporting growth through warmth, encouragement, and belief</li><li>How softness and nurturing create safety that accelerates growth</li><li>Why encouragement fuels consistency more effectively than criticism</li></ul><p><strong>Key Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Marriage requires work either way; intentional effort builds connection, avoidance builds stress</li><li>Purposeful effort produces adaptive stress and bonding chemicals; avoidance fuels rumination and shutdown</li><li>Men respond neurologically to respect, affirmation, and trust during growth</li><li>Softness is not weakness—it is nervous-system regulation</li><li>Encouragement reinforces positive behavior and builds confidence during change</li></ul><p><strong>Three Science-Backed Tips for Husbands</strong></p><ol><li>Initiate before resentment builds to reduce emotional load and stress</li><li>Treat emotional presence as a skill that can be practiced and strengthened</li><li>Act from identity rather than mood by choosing the next right step</li></ol><p><strong>Supportive Practices for Wives</strong></p><ul><li>Lead with warmth, calm tone, and emotional steadiness</li><li>Acknowledge effort, even when execution isn’t perfect</li><li>Offer genuine compliments to reinforce growth and confidence</li><li>Create space for progress without constant correction</li><li>Use softness and nurturing to build safety and connection</li></ul><p><strong>Core Message</strong></p><p> The work doesn’t go away in marriage. It simply changes shape. When husbands lead with intention and wives respond with encouragement and warmth, the same effort produces trust, peace, and connection instead of distance and regret.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 62: Emergenetics</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:16:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I dive into Emergenetics—where it came from, the science behind it, and how I use it as a coaching tool to help people understand <em>how</em> they think and <em>how</em> they show up under pressure. Emergenetics isn’t a personality test. It’s a framework for awareness, choice, and alignment.</p><p>I share how I’ve used Emergenetics in the past through Neptune Warrior with veterans in scuba diving environments, where stress, breath control, and sensory change naturally reveal thinking and behavioral preferences. Instead of trying to “fix” reactions, we coached to wiring—adjusting pacing, instruction, and connection to restore safety, confidence, and agency.</p><p>In this episode, I cover:</p><ul><li>How Emergenetics originated and the concept of “emergence”</li><li>The science behind thinking and behavioral attributes</li><li>Why separating preference from capability matters</li><li>What happens to the brain and nervous system under stress</li><li>How Emergenetics shows up clearly in scuba diving and real life</li><li>How I apply Emergenetics in one-on-one and leadership coaching</li><li>Why I’m getting recertified and what that unlocks going forward</li></ul><p>At its core, Emergenetics helps people stop fighting themselves and start leading from how they’re actually wired.</p><p><strong>Learn more about my coaching work:</strong></p><p>Stand Sure Coaching</p><p>https://www.standsurecoaching.com</p><p>If this resonated, I have deeper conversations and special access for you on Patreon.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I dive into Emergenetics—where it came from, the science behind it, and how I use it as a coaching tool to help people understand <em>how</em> they think and <em>how</em> they show up under pressure. Emergenetics isn’t a personality test. It’s a framework for awareness, choice, and alignment.</p><p>I share how I’ve used Emergenetics in the past through Neptune Warrior with veterans in scuba diving environments, where stress, breath control, and sensory change naturally reveal thinking and behavioral preferences. Instead of trying to “fix” reactions, we coached to wiring—adjusting pacing, instruction, and connection to restore safety, confidence, and agency.</p><p>In this episode, I cover:</p><ul><li>How Emergenetics originated and the concept of “emergence”</li><li>The science behind thinking and behavioral attributes</li><li>Why separating preference from capability matters</li><li>What happens to the brain and nervous system under stress</li><li>How Emergenetics shows up clearly in scuba diving and real life</li><li>How I apply Emergenetics in one-on-one and leadership coaching</li><li>Why I’m getting recertified and what that unlocks going forward</li></ul><p>At its core, Emergenetics helps people stop fighting themselves and start leading from how they’re actually wired.</p><p><strong>Learn more about my coaching work:</strong></p><p>Stand Sure Coaching</p><p>https://www.standsurecoaching.com</p><p>If this resonated, I have deeper conversations and special access for you on Patreon.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 61: Mr Brightside</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:59:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This episode we are talking how the brain can hijack your emotions and spiral out of control and play videos in your head that are quite powerful </p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 60: Using AI for Job Seekers (Without Losing Yourself)</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:46:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/191889" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up here!  https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/191889</a></p><p>Job searching feels harder than it should — and for many people, it is.</p><p>Hiring has become automated. Resumes are scanned before they’re read. AI is now used on both sides of the hiring process. And while tools can help, many job seekers feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or disconnected from their own voice.</p><p>In this episode, Rob Anderson breaks down how to use AI <strong>without losing your confidence, values, or identity</strong> — and <strong>why tools alone are never enough</strong>. You’ll learn where AI fits, where it falls short, and how coaching creates clarity, direction, and sustainable momentum.</p><p>This episode is for job seekers, career changers, and high performers who want to move forward with intention — not desperation.</p><br><p>#AI #resume #jobseeking #career #Coaching</p><br><p><a href="https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/191889" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/191889</a></p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/191889" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up here!  https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/191889</a></p><p>Job searching feels harder than it should — and for many people, it is.</p><p>Hiring has become automated. Resumes are scanned before they’re read. AI is now used on both sides of the hiring process. And while tools can help, many job seekers feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or disconnected from their own voice.</p><p>In this episode, Rob Anderson breaks down how to use AI <strong>without losing your confidence, values, or identity</strong> — and <strong>why tools alone are never enough</strong>. You’ll learn where AI fits, where it falls short, and how coaching creates clarity, direction, and sustainable momentum.</p><p>This episode is for job seekers, career changers, and high performers who want to move forward with intention — not desperation.</p><br><p>#AI #resume #jobseeking #career #Coaching</p><br><p><a href="https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/191889" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/191889</a></p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 59: Did 2025 Kick Your A$$?</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:47:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Did 2025 kick your ass?</p><p>This episode is for the year that came in heavy, relentless, and unapologetic. The kind of year that didn’t care how prepared you were, how tired you felt, or how much you were already carrying. It applied pressure—on your mind, your nervous system, your identity, your patience, and your hope.</p><p>We talk about what <em>real</em> resilience looks like when motivation disappears and quitting feels reasonable. Not hype. Not toxic positivity. But the quiet, brutal decision to stay in the fight when no one’s watching.</p><p>Inside this episode:</p><ul><li>Why resilience isn’t about bouncing back—it’s about not leaving</li><li>How pressure exposes identity and forges strength</li><li>What happens to your nervous system under prolonged stress</li><li>Why staying counts, even when progress feels invisible</li><li>Reframing 2025 as a training ground, not a failure</li></ul><p>If you’re still standing after a year that tried to take you out, this episode is for you.</p><p> Not because it was pretty—but because you stayed.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 58: Built Different. Managing ADHD for Success</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:48:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 57: Life Coaching for Kids</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:37:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down what coaching is for kids—and what it is not. You’ll learn how coaching differs from therapy, when it makes sense as a standalone support, and how it can work alongside counseling. We explore the science behind coaching-related skills like self-regulation, resilience, and goal-setting, and why a non-judgmental, low-pressure space can help kids thrive instead of just survive.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>The key differences between coaching and therapy</li><li>Why coaching is future-focused and skill-based</li><li>How coaching supports kids who don’t need clinical treatment</li><li>When coaching complements counseling instead of replacing it</li><li>Why a safe, non-judgmental space reduces resistance and pressure</li><li>How weekly coaching builds confidence, clarity, and follow-through</li><li>What research says about self-regulation, resilience, and youth development</li></ul><p><strong>Research &amp; Evidence Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>Self-regulation interventions linked to improved academic, behavioral, and health outcomes</li><li>Resilience-building programs improving youth mental health and coping</li><li>Social and emotional learning research showing gains in confidence, decision-making, and performance</li><li>Professional distinctions between coaching and psychotherapy</li></ul><p><strong>Who This Episode Is For:</strong></p><ul><li>Parents whose child feels stressed, stuck, or unmotivated</li><li>Families who don’t feel therapy is necessary but want support</li><li>Parents with a child already in counseling who want practical, skill-based reinforcement</li><li>Caregivers of strong-willed or independent kids who resist pressure</li></ul><p><strong>Key Takeaway:</strong></p><p> Coaching is not about fixing kids—it’s about equipping them. It offers structure without labels, support without pressure, and growth without judgment.</p><p><strong>Next Step:</strong></p><p> Learn more or book a conversation at</p><p> www.StandSureCoaching.com</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we break down what coaching is for kids—and what it is not. You’ll learn how coaching differs from therapy, when it makes sense as a standalone support, and how it can work alongside counseling. We explore the science behind coaching-related skills like self-regulation, resilience, and goal-setting, and why a non-judgmental, low-pressure space can help kids thrive instead of just survive.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>The key differences between coaching and therapy</li><li>Why coaching is future-focused and skill-based</li><li>How coaching supports kids who don’t need clinical treatment</li><li>When coaching complements counseling instead of replacing it</li><li>Why a safe, non-judgmental space reduces resistance and pressure</li><li>How weekly coaching builds confidence, clarity, and follow-through</li><li>What research says about self-regulation, resilience, and youth development</li></ul><p><strong>Research &amp; Evidence Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>Self-regulation interventions linked to improved academic, behavioral, and health outcomes</li><li>Resilience-building programs improving youth mental health and coping</li><li>Social and emotional learning research showing gains in confidence, decision-making, and performance</li><li>Professional distinctions between coaching and psychotherapy</li></ul><p><strong>Who This Episode Is For:</strong></p><ul><li>Parents whose child feels stressed, stuck, or unmotivated</li><li>Families who don’t feel therapy is necessary but want support</li><li>Parents with a child already in counseling who want practical, skill-based reinforcement</li><li>Caregivers of strong-willed or independent kids who resist pressure</li></ul><p><strong>Key Takeaway:</strong></p><p> Coaching is not about fixing kids—it’s about equipping them. It offers structure without labels, support without pressure, and growth without judgment.</p><p><strong>Next Step:</strong></p><p> Learn more or book a conversation at</p><p> www.StandSureCoaching.com</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 56: Why Masculinity Matters</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:28:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Masculinity matters because men need a place to anchor themselves in a world that constantly pulls them in every direction. Healthy masculinity isn’t about being hardened or unreachable. It’s about being grounded. It’s the quiet confidence to take responsibility, to protect what matters, to lead your own life with clarity, and to show up for the people who count on you. When men don’t have a framework for strength, purpose, and emotional resilience, they drift — and drifting is where burnout, loneliness, and self-doubt grow.</p><p>Healthy masculinity gives men a compass. It shapes how they handle adversity, how they love, how they work, and how they show up in their communities. When a man knows who he is, he becomes steady. He becomes someone his family can rely on, someone his peers respect, and someone who can face difficulty without collapsing under the weight of it.</p><p>That’s why these conversations matter. That’s why men’s work matters. And it’s why Stand Sure Coaching exists — to help men build strength from the inside out, to develop resilience without shutting down emotionally, and to live with purpose instead of pressure.</p><p>If this resonates, explore more at <strong>www.StandSureCoaching.com</strong> and get deeper access on Patreon at <strong>Patreon.com/StandSureCoaching</strong></p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Masculinity matters because men need a place to anchor themselves in a world that constantly pulls them in every direction. Healthy masculinity isn’t about being hardened or unreachable. It’s about being grounded. It’s the quiet confidence to take responsibility, to protect what matters, to lead your own life with clarity, and to show up for the people who count on you. When men don’t have a framework for strength, purpose, and emotional resilience, they drift — and drifting is where burnout, loneliness, and self-doubt grow.</p><p>Healthy masculinity gives men a compass. It shapes how they handle adversity, how they love, how they work, and how they show up in their communities. When a man knows who he is, he becomes steady. He becomes someone his family can rely on, someone his peers respect, and someone who can face difficulty without collapsing under the weight of it.</p><p>That’s why these conversations matter. That’s why men’s work matters. And it’s why Stand Sure Coaching exists — to help men build strength from the inside out, to develop resilience without shutting down emotionally, and to live with purpose instead of pressure.</p><p>If this resonates, explore more at <strong>www.StandSureCoaching.com</strong> and get deeper access on Patreon at <strong>Patreon.com/StandSureCoaching</strong></p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 55: Rebuilding Life When Everything Feels Numb: Coaching Through Anhedonia</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:02:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 54: Deep Waters — Finding Clarity Beneath the Surface</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:29:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 53: Bringing Executive-Level Coaching to Veterans</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:26:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 52: Impact Over Metrics</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:53:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 51: New Announcement! Coaching Club!!!!!</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:59:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 50: Why Professional Coaching Deserves a Bad Rap (with Veterans)</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h1><strong>Show Notes — “Why Coaching Gets a Bad Rap in the Military (And Why It Shouldn’t)”</strong></h1><p>Today Rob is going to ruffle some feathers and speak some hard truths about coaching.</p><p> The military conditioned you to be self-reliant, mission-first, and quiet about your struggles. So coaching often gets dismissed as soft or irrelevant. But that mindset is costing veterans purpose, clarity, and forward momentum.</p><p>In this episode Rob breaks down:</p><p>• Why mandatory “resiliency briefings” poisoned the word coaching</p><p> • How fake, self-proclaimed coaches damaged trust</p><p> • Why coaching is not therapy, mentorship, or motivation</p><p> • Why veterans assume they don’t need help</p><p> • Why transition wrecks identity harder than people admit</p><p> • How real, ethical coaching restores direction, purpose, and mission</p><p>Rob also speaks from experience.</p><p> He averages more than 300 hours of <strong>paid coaching</strong> every year, working with veterans, leaders, and high performers who need clarity—not clichés.</p><p>This episode pulls no punches.</p><p> It challenges assumptions and lays down a new path forward.</p><p>If you’re ready to confront the truth and step into a stronger version of yourself, this is your invitation.</p><h3>Stand Sure Podcast</h3><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7iCwNKmb1SdfR7tmE8LwzY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/7iCwNKmb1SdfR7tmE8LwzY</a></p><p> Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-sure-coaching-podcast/id1731085468</p><h3>Book a Discovery Call</h3><p>If this episode resonates and you’re ready for clarity, identity, purpose, and direction, schedule a free call:</p><p><a href=" www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.StandSureCoaching.com</a></p><p>No pressure.</p><p>No nonsense.</p><p>Just forward momentum</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 49: You Are Enough</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:34:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 48: Brighter Than You Believe</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:48:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 46: Crafting Resilience </title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:32:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Rob explores how creative outlets like art, music, journaling, woodworking, and even small acts of craftsmanship can become powerful tools for building resilience. Creativity isn’t just about producing something beautiful—it’s about processing emotions, restoring control, and finding meaning in the middle of chaos.</p><h2>What You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li><strong>The neuroscience behind creative resilience:</strong> How engaging your hands and imagination calms the nervous system and rewires stress responses.</li><li><strong>The power of flow:</strong> Why losing yourself in music, journaling, or crafting helps you reset mentally and emotionally.</li><li><strong>Turning pain into purpose:</strong> How expressive outlets transform overwhelm into insight.</li><li><strong>Why consistency matters more than talent:</strong> How daily creative rituals build emotional endurance.</li><li><strong>How coaching ties in:</strong> The role of a coach in helping you identify creative practices that align with your values and strengths.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a></p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 45: Updating the Relationship Software</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:37:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 44: Living Outside the Lines</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:35:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Combining with the One Dive at a Time Podcast, Rob takes listeners below the surface of Blue Lake — a geothermal spring straddling the Utah–Nevada desert — to explore a deeper metaphor for life. Once navigated freely by instinct, the lake is now filled with guideline ropes connecting every attraction. While they make diving easier, they also limit exploration — a powerful reflection of how people often live their lives following predictable paths.</p><p>Through vivid storytelling and personal reflection, Rob shares how stepping “offline” in diving — and in life — can help you rediscover freedom, curiosity, and trust in your own navigation.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 43: Man in the Mirror</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:31:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 42: Bad Apples in the Box - Breaking Free of Toxic Relationships</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:06:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>On the road so forgive me for the audio-</p><p>In this episode, we explore what makes a relationship toxic — not just romantic ones, but friendships, family dynamics, work relationships, and even environments that drain your spirit. We’ll talk about how to recognize the signs, the psychology behind why we stay, and how coaching can help you reset boundaries, rebuild confidence, and step into healthier connections.</p><br><p>Book a Discovery Call!</p><p><a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a></p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 41: No One is Coming to Rescue You</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:10:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Rob dives deep into one of life’s hardest—but most necessary—truths: no one is coming to rescue you. Drawing from psychology and John Eldredge’s <em>Wild at Heart</em>, Rob explores how men can rediscover their inner strength, rebuild confidence, and learn the art of self-rescue.</p><p>This episode also marks the beginning of a <strong>new direction for the show</strong> — a rebrand with a renewed focus on <strong>men’s issues</strong>, resilience, emotional health, and purpose. It’s about real conversations for men who are ready to live authentically, lead courageously, and heal deeply.</p><h3><strong>Key Themes</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Psychology of Self-Rescue:</strong> Understanding learned helplessness and why waiting for others to “save you” keeps you stuck.</li><li><strong>John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart Framework:</strong> Exploring the question <em>“Do I have what it takes?”</em> and how reclaiming that question fuels strength and purpose.</li><li><strong>Emotional Independence:</strong> Why grounding, self-soothing, and micro-wins retrain your brain for confidence and control.</li><li><strong>The Role of a Coach:</strong> How having a guide or mentor helps you uncover patterns, stay accountable, and find direction—without taking away your agency.</li></ul><h3><strong>Three Practical Hacks</strong></h3><ol><li><strong>Self-Soothing &amp; Grounding:</strong> Calm your nervous system through breathing, sensory awareness, and mindfulness to regain clarity.</li><li><strong>Micro-Wins:</strong> Build your self-trust by stacking small victories that train your brain to believe, “I can handle this.”</li><li><strong>Get a Coach:</strong> Work with someone who won’t rescue you—but will help you see your strength, your blind spots, and your next move.</li></ol><h3><strong>Rebrand Announcement</strong></h3><p>This episode signals a <strong>new era</strong> for the podcast. Going forward, we’ll be focusing on:</p><ul><li>Men’s emotional health and authenticity</li><li>Strength through vulnerability</li><li>Purpose, courage, and spiritual depth</li><li>Leadership and relationships grounded in integrity</li></ul><p>This isn’t about “toxic masculinity” or outdated toughness. It’s about men reclaiming their identity with quiet confidence, emotional depth, and purpose.</p><h3><strong>Takeaway Quote</strong></h3><blockquote>“No one may come to rescue you—but that’s where the greatest freedom begins. Because once you realize you can self-rescue, you’ll never feel powerless again.”</blockquote><h3><strong>Call to Action</strong></h3><p>If today’s message resonated with you, consider working with a coach or joining one of our upcoming group coaching programs designed specifically for men navigating change, purpose, and resilience.</p><p>Visit <strong>www.StandSureCoaching.com</strong> or reach out at <strong>Rob@StandSureCoaching.com</strong> to learn more.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Rob dives deep into one of life’s hardest—but most necessary—truths: no one is coming to rescue you. Drawing from psychology and John Eldredge’s <em>Wild at Heart</em>, Rob explores how men can rediscover their inner strength, rebuild confidence, and learn the art of self-rescue.</p><p>This episode also marks the beginning of a <strong>new direction for the show</strong> — a rebrand with a renewed focus on <strong>men’s issues</strong>, resilience, emotional health, and purpose. It’s about real conversations for men who are ready to live authentically, lead courageously, and heal deeply.</p><h3><strong>Key Themes</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Psychology of Self-Rescue:</strong> Understanding learned helplessness and why waiting for others to “save you” keeps you stuck.</li><li><strong>John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart Framework:</strong> Exploring the question <em>“Do I have what it takes?”</em> and how reclaiming that question fuels strength and purpose.</li><li><strong>Emotional Independence:</strong> Why grounding, self-soothing, and micro-wins retrain your brain for confidence and control.</li><li><strong>The Role of a Coach:</strong> How having a guide or mentor helps you uncover patterns, stay accountable, and find direction—without taking away your agency.</li></ul><h3><strong>Three Practical Hacks</strong></h3><ol><li><strong>Self-Soothing &amp; Grounding:</strong> Calm your nervous system through breathing, sensory awareness, and mindfulness to regain clarity.</li><li><strong>Micro-Wins:</strong> Build your self-trust by stacking small victories that train your brain to believe, “I can handle this.”</li><li><strong>Get a Coach:</strong> Work with someone who won’t rescue you—but will help you see your strength, your blind spots, and your next move.</li></ol><h3><strong>Rebrand Announcement</strong></h3><p>This episode signals a <strong>new era</strong> for the podcast. Going forward, we’ll be focusing on:</p><ul><li>Men’s emotional health and authenticity</li><li>Strength through vulnerability</li><li>Purpose, courage, and spiritual depth</li><li>Leadership and relationships grounded in integrity</li></ul><p>This isn’t about “toxic masculinity” or outdated toughness. It’s about men reclaiming their identity with quiet confidence, emotional depth, and purpose.</p><h3><strong>Takeaway Quote</strong></h3><blockquote>“No one may come to rescue you—but that’s where the greatest freedom begins. Because once you realize you can self-rescue, you’ll never feel powerless again.”</blockquote><h3><strong>Call to Action</strong></h3><p>If today’s message resonated with you, consider working with a coach or joining one of our upcoming group coaching programs designed specifically for men navigating change, purpose, and resilience.</p><p>Visit <strong>www.StandSureCoaching.com</strong> or reach out at <strong>Rob@StandSureCoaching.com</strong> to learn more.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 39: Asking For For Forgiveness</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:05:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 37: Burn the Boats</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:57:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>When we talk about burning the boats, we’re really talking about a powerful psychological shift: the point where retreat is no longer an option. It’s the moment you commit so fully to your vision that your brain adapts by increasing focus, motivation, and resilience.</p><br><p>Psychologists call this cognitive commitment—the act of aligning your behavior and mindset with one clear direction. By removing the safety nets, your mind stops negotiating with fear and starts building the habits, courage, and strategies you need to succeed.</p><br><p>In this episode, I share my own story of burning the boats—what it meant to step off one career ladder and onto another, taking a major pay cut but gaining a life of purpose. We’ll explore the psychology of decision-making, why our brains resist change, and how to rewire your mindset so that challenges become stepping stones, not roadblocks.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The philosophy behind “Burn the Boats” in personal growth and leadership</li><li>How cognitive commitment and mindset shifts fuel resilience</li><li>Why leaving no room for retreat strengthens clarity and drive</li><li>Practical strategies for moving forward when fear whispers, “Turn back”</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to commit fully to your dreams without second-guessing yourself, this episode is for you.</p><br><p>💡 Want more support on your journey?</p><p>Join me on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/StandSureCoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for exclusive content and deeper dives into resilience and mindset.</p><br><p>🌐 Learn more about coaching with me at <a href="http://www.standsurecoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a></p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 36: Turning Pages - Turning Habits:</title>
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			<title>Episode 35: Know Your Value- Lessons from a Bottle</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:59:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Join me on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/StandSureCoaching</p><p>Here’s the bottom line: your worth is constant. It doesn’t shrink because someone ignores it, and it doesn’t magically grow because someone finally sees it. You’re the same diver, the same person. But sometimes, just like that bottle of sparkling water, you need to be placed in the right dive shop, the right crew, the right community—so your value is recognized and honored.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 34: Focus Forward</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:09:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 33: Seasons of Change and Tips to Embrace Each One</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:09:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 32: Special Patreon Announcement!!!!</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:09:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I introduce the brand-new <strong>Patreon page for Stand Sure Coaching</strong>—a place where you can access daily motivation, resilience hacks, communication tips, relationship insights, and strategies for building confidence and financial freedom.</p><p>We’ll walk through the <strong>Features, Advantages, and Benefits</strong> of joining, and I’ll share why this community matters so much. Coaching can change lives, but it doesn’t have to be expensive or out of reach. Patreon gives you practical tools, daily encouragement, and exclusive access to workshops, deals, and behind-the-scenes content—all designed to help you stand firm no matter what life throws your way.</p><p>👉 Join today at: <a href="Patreon.com/14310233/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/14310233/join</a></p><p>Because when you stand sure, you change the game.<a href="patreon.com/StandSureCoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/StandSureCoaching</a></p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 31: Health Anxiety</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:41:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 30: CliftonStrengths for Small Businesses</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 29- Special Re-Podcast Lessons from the Storm</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:47:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 28: Cordy Gaeta Rice Scholarship </title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:52:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Stand Sure Coaching, in partnership with the Stand Sure Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the Cordy Gaeta Rice Scholarship, an initiative created with the blessing of Cordy’s family to honor his legacy and expand support for veterans working through post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).</p><p>Cordy was a cherished member of the Neptune Warrior community, remembered for his encouragement, strength, and the way he inspired those around him. This scholarship will carry forward his ripple of impact by providing free, professional-level coaching with certified coaches to veterans who need it most.</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 27: Reinvention</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>I never thought I’d be starting over at 59. But that’s exactly what’s happening.</p><br><p>And if that resonates with you—if you’re rebuilding a career, rethinking your relationships, reimagining your purpose—this episode is for you.</p><br><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 26: Shaking Things Up</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:50:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes our lives have to be completely shaken up—torn down, rearranged, and flipped inside out—just to get us to the place we were meant to be.</p><br><p>Here is the link for my 3-pack coaching package. Use the code 100OFF for an extra $100 off a monthly coaching package</p><br><p>https://www.standsurecoaching.com/products/3-pack-coaching-sessions/6266907000000162077</p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 25: August Special</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:23:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 24:Price of Water</title>
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			<title>Episode 23: I Got DOGE’d</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:45:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 21: Sabbatical in Place</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:24:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 20: Why Other Shows On Here</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:46:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 19: High Tech High Touch</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:03:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Special Episode : Beyond the Rainbow Bridge on the Science of Pet Loss Grief</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Special Episode: Launching Pet Loss Grief</title>
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			<title>Episode 18: Seven Step Feedback that Builds Not Breaks</title>
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			<title>Episode 17: Confessions of a Journalist </title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:12:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 16: Why I Podcast</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 15: Live from the Heart</title>
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			<title>Episode 14: Building Confidence</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:21:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 13: Greatness through Gratitude </title>
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			<title>Episode 12: Get Up and Dance</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 03:27:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 11: Managing Fear</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 13:06:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 10: Micro Wins</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 13:42:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 9: Courage is the First Step</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:38:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 8: Ambassadors</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 04:07:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>You don’t need to have a million followers to have influence. You’re influencing your kids. Your friends. Your coworkers. That stranger who overheard your tone in the grocery store. </p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 7 Getting Ghosted</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:40:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Psychologists say ghosting is rooted in emotional avoidance. It’s often a defense mechanism, not a weapon. For someone with an avoidant attachment style, confrontation can feel terrifying. </p><p>I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to <a href="www.StandSureCoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.StandSureCoaching.com</a> and book your free discovery call.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 6 Power of Pup Cups</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 03:58:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 5 Gentle Change</title>
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			<title>Episode 3 Building Momentum with Small Habits</title>
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			<title>Episode 2: The Car Wash</title>
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			<title>Episode 1 Welcome to Stand Sure Coaching Podcast</title>
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