A Very Special Relationship is the natural-ish culmination of hundreds of years of British-American foreign relations. British comedian Matt Johnston from The Interesting Times and American comedian Andrea Bridges-Smith from The Fenix News Network join forces to ask each other, what the bloody hell is going on over on your side of the pond? If there's one thing both our proud nations have in common, it's that our politicians are nuts!
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Blake Schofield is the founder and host of The Bridge to Fulfillment® podcast, mom to three kids, & former corporate executive who got tired of sacrificing her life for a comfortable paycheck. This podcast is designed to change your perspective on what is really possible and help you build a fulfilling career & life on your terms without taking a pay cut or starting over. Have questions or topics you'd love to see covered on the podcast? Email us at hello@thebridgetofulfillment.com !
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Season 2 Episode 32: US Election News: Bad Buffoon Rising!
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We do some Wednesday-morning quarterbacking of the US election with the help of my screaming cat in the background! Grab a shovel and dig in!By Fenix News Network
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EP 265: Simple Steps to Start Enjoying Work Now with Guest Expert Jason Silver Smith
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Are you feeling stuck in your career? Does it seem like finding real fulfillment requires a massive change? It can be easy to think that change has to mean overhauling your entire career, when in fact, there are small shifts we can make to unlock progress that leads to more career satisfaction, helping you identify what’s really holding you back fr…
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Season 2 Episode 31: Last call for votriol!
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The US election is terrifyingly close, and bold new strategies are being employed! (And by bold, we mean dumb.) Meanwhile Britain chooses a new conservative leader - will they last longer than Liz Truss? Tune in and find out!By Fenix News Network
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Is Britain meddling in the US election? Plus, Trump visits the golden arches, and we learn some "fun" facts about Arnold Palmer!By Fenix News Network
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EP 264: Challenging Boss or Coworker? Here’s What to Do
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Do you often come home from work feeling emotionally drained from dealing with a toxic boss or a challenging work relationship? Just making it through the workday under these circumstances can feel like an accomplishment, but the truth is that over time, a toxic workplace will wear you down. “Life is teaching us lessons, and we will keep getting th…
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This week, we're all getting a geography lesson as we fire up the weather-controlling machine! Plus...welcome to the Resistance, Melania?By Fenix News Network
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EP 263: The Truth About Procrastination: What Your Resistance Is Really Telling You with Guest Expert Elyssa Smith
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Are you a people pleaser with a high tolerance for handling what life throws at you? Do you pride yourself on your deep empathy for others, often procrastinating on what’s important to you? If perfectionism and procrastination feel like inescapable parts of your life, then life is trying to tell you something. Procrastination isn’t a flaw. It is a …
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EP 262: Gaining Clarity on Her Value Created Confidence & an Intentional Career Approach (Molly’s Story)
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How intentional have you been in your career? It’s easy to get caught up in climbing the ladder and accept what comes to us, but the truth is that we have more influence than we often realize. When you gain clarity on what your values are, you develop a deeper understanding of what you bring to the table so that you can confidently leverage your sk…
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EP 261: How to Respectfully Disagree with Guest Expert Justin Jones-Fosu
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Are there times when people say things that you completely disagree with, but you don’t know how to express your thoughts or feelings without ending up in an argument? In a world that feels so divided, especially during an election year, it’s more important than ever to learn how to navigate difficult conversations. When handled respectfully, disag…
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EP 260: A Simple Shift to Create Positive Momentum
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Do you feel like the world is hopeless, crumbling around you, and full of negativity? Today’s media landscape can make the world seem like a scary place. But the reality is not so lopsided. There’s an abundance of positivity happening in the world. It just doesn’t make the news. Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares how the negativity b…
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Season 2 Episode 25: Conventional rizz-dom!
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The DNC is the place to be if you like a good time! Plus, what the Queen thought of Trump, and Nigel Farage delights Britain by exiting the country!By Fenix News Network
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EP 259: Unlock the Power of Your Mind with Guest Expert Brent Webb
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Do you wish you could overcome the challenges in your life and achieve the peace you’ve been longing for? To activate change, you first have to understand your existing belief system so you can clear the windshield of your past experiences. When we’re able to deactivate the generational programming we receive throughout our lives, we learn to bette…
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Season 2 Episode 22: The Flip-Flop Olympics!
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Simone Biles has some stiff competition from JD Vance - who can flip-flop the best? Plus, Trump's meeting with Black journalists goes about as well as you'd expect!By Fenix News Network
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When was the last time you were wronged, disappointed by someone, or taken advantage of? It’s natural when something bad happens to us to want to lay blame. We want to pin the fault on someone else to make sense of the injustice. But we often forget that we are the co-creators of our experiences. And taking on that responsibility can be empowering.…
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EP 257: A Practical Approach to Navigating Life’s Challenges with Guest Expert Andrea DeWitt
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How often do you feel triggered by the words or actions of someone else? When we are emotionally triggered by something, we are usually reacting to a situation instead of responding to it. And when we are reacting instead of responding, we show up as our wounded selves instead of our best selves. That’s when it’s time to pause, ask yourself where t…
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Season 2 Episode 20: Someone old, someone new, someone crazy...and brain worms too!
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Keir Starmer is in, but is Joe Biden on his way out? Grab some tequila and check out what's happening on both sides of the Atlantic as the leadership decks get reshuffled!By Fenix News Network
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EP 256: The Power of Vulnerability & Building Better Connections with Guest Expert Ryan Kopyar
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We’ve all experienced pain and tragedy in our lives. Those experiences often become setbacks that hinder our growth, changing how we view ourselves and experience the world around us. The truth is that pain is simply a part of the human experience. Ultimately, it’s how we deal with that pain that defines the resilience of our character. If you’re a…
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EP 255: The Illusions Keeping You from Your Dreams
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Do you wake up most mornings feeling like you’re just going through the motions, as though you don’t have control over the life you’re living? You need to make money to have security, so you spend a huge chunk of your life at a job you don’t enjoy. You fear what might happen to your bank account or lifestyle if you take a step back to learn what tr…
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Sunak and Starmer tussle on the campaign trail, and Trump might get taken off of it! Plus, a masterclass in photobombing!By Fenix News Network
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How much time each day do you spend thinking about your feelings? Not thinking about what you’re feeling…but thinking about what lessons might be waiting underneath to be unwrapped? Every emotion we experience is a gift, and it deserves acknowledgment. The challenge is to know when we’re ruminating on negativity, permit ourselves to feel it, and th…
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Season 2 Episode 17: Foul play on the Cam-pain!
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This week, Rishi Sunak loses the youth vote, Lara Trump hawks metal cards, and we anxiously await the verdict in the Trump trial!By Fenix News Network
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The UK is finally getting a general election, and it'll be done in a snap! Plus, Rudy Giuliani's been a busy boy, and we've learned some lessons about the Thames! Check out Matt's channel @theinterestingtimesuk for more from Britain!By Fenix News Network
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EP 253: Break Free from Perfectionism with Guest Expert Dr. Greg Chasson
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Raise your hand if you consider yourself a perfectionist. This prompt likely pushes a lot of hands into the air, and it’s even more likely that this “perfectionism” has been touted as a badge of honor. The truth is that perfectionism isn’t doing you any favors. In fact, it’s probably holding you back. Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake welc…
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Season 2 Episode 15: If he's broke, don't fix it!
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This week we go inside Michael Cohen's testimony in the Trump trial, discuss red lines on Rafah, and end things with a bit of hope! Do you remember hope? It's that feeling like good stuff might happen? We used to have it a long time ago? Anyone? Check out Matt's channel @theinterestingtimesuk for more from Britain!…
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Season 2 Episode 14: International Relations!
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We have a very special guest this week - Belfast's own Adam Byrne from @ShortBackAndWhatsHappening ! We chat about Brexit, by elections, and how to boot bad things from your mind with the help of some flesh-eating brain worms! Check out Matt's channel @theinterestingtimesuk for more from Britain!By Fenix News Network
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Does everything about your life feel complicated? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. In our society, we’ve turned complexity into a type of social currency that’s rewarded. Work hard! Overcome obstacles! Do the impossible! But what if all of this difficulty and complexity could be washed away? What if the struggle wasn’t necessary to achi…
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Season 2 Episode 13: Pulling the trigger!
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First of all, let us very clearly state: WE ARE PRO-PUPPIES. Now that that's out of the way, election news from both sides of the pond, and we take a deep dive into campaign emails from the UK vs the US! They are...VERY DIFFERENT. For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesu…
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Season 2 Episode 2: Make America grate again!
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This week, Trump's in court, Liz is prattling on about the deep state, and Nigel and Suella get the boot in Brussels! What does the next election hold? We'll give you a hint! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www…
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EP 251: Unleashing Greater Creativity & Leadership through Improv with Guest Expert Mary Lemmer
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Are you facing challenges that have put your anxiety levels on high alert? Do you feel like you’re in a creative rut? Do you want to become a better leader, but you’re not sure where to begin? These may be different issues that stem from a variety of places, but there is ONE solution that can tackle them all simultaneously. And the process is actua…
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Season 2 Episode 10: Any thief is possible!
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This week we feel cautiously optimistic, and then we ruin it by subjecting ourselves to auditory torture! For more, visit us on YouTube: @TheInterestingTimesUK @FenixNewsNetworkBy Fenix News Network
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Do you need something big to change in your life, but no matter how you divvy up the hours in your day, you just can’t find enough time to devote to the process? What if you could create the changes you’ve been looking for in a fraction of the time? What if you could regain control of your time and find more space for the things that really matter……
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EP 249: Workplace Wellbeing: Transforming Stress into Success with Guest Expert Kelly Mackin
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What is the missing piece to your happiness at work? Is it work-life balance? Flexibility? Autonomy? A bigger paycheck? The truth is actually much deeper. It’s your patterns and belief systems that are really preventing you from finding work that aligns with your values. And the specific things that will bolster your well-being are unique to you, s…
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Season 2 Episode 8: Morally (and otherwise) bankrupt!
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Brother, can you spare a...lot? We explore how American healthcare can be performed with a few basic office supplies, and we settle the question of whether Kate Middleton is a cyborg working with Obama to destabilize the globe! (Spoiler alert: no! That was easy!) For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.…
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