Ever had one glass of wine and thought, "Ah, screw it," then finished the bottle? Or eaten one donut and said, "What the hell, might as well have four"? Welcome to the What the Hell Effect—or as Kari’s calling it in this episode, the far more satisfying Fck It Effect*.

In this episode, Kari Schneider unpacks the sneaky psychology behind why one small slip often turns into a downward spiral. Backed by fascinating research (think rigged scales and guilt-driven candy binges!), she shares exactly what’s happening in your brain—and how to break the cycle in real time.

You’ll learn:

• Why shame and guilt fuel more bad choices, not fewer
• The three-step recovery method to get back on track instantly
• How self-compassion—not willpower—is your true superpower
• A game-changing quote about failure and recovery that you’ll want to write down

Whether you're struggling with habits, procrastination, or emotional spirals, this episode will help you spot the moment, stop the spiral, and reclaim your power. Let’s make one small choice—right now—that changes the trajectory of your day.

🎯 Key topics: willpower, behavior change, shame spiral, self-compassion, leadership habits, decision making 📚 Based on research from The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal 🔁 Share this with someone who's had a “F*ck it” kind of week.

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In this solo episode, host Kari Schneider delivers a concise, high-impact playbook for handling the toughest conversations with clarity and confidence.

Drawing on years of coaching leaders and high performers, Kari introduces the three advanced filters you must apply before you open your mouth—whether you’re confronting a team member, negotiating a boundary, or navigating personal conflict.

💡 Key themes covered:

• The three universal types of difficult conversations—and how to recognize which one you’re in.
• A critical question to ask yourself before saying anything.
• Why the issue is almost never what it seems (spoiler: “It’s not about the suitcase…”)
• How to stay rooted, responsive, and in control—even if emotions are high.
• What it means to “kill the monster while it’s small” 🔥

Plus, Kari drops a powerful reminder: sometimes the hardest convo… is the one you need to have with yourself.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just trying to show up better in your relationships, this episode will give you the clarity you need—and a toolkit you’ll keep coming back to.

🎧 Listen now and save this one—you’ll want it in your back pocket for the next time things get tough.

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What does it take to live an adventurous, purpose-driven life—and still stay deeply connected to who you really are? In this powerful episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari sits down with Waldemar Franco—award-winning boutique hotel entrepreneur, lifelong adventurer, and the creator of Find Your Wild Flow.

Waldemar has spent decades guiding whitewater expeditions, climbing mountains, and building trust-driven businesses around the globe. But his real mastery? Blending bold adventure with deep alignment.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why congruence is Waldemar’s non-negotiable for leadership and life
• How trust—both in others and in your own intuition—shapes your path
• The difference between routines and rituals (and why it matters)
• The key to creating a joyful, non-negotiable movement practice
• His philosophy on discomfort, vulnerability, and building resilience

This conversation is a must-listen for leaders, creatives, and anyone who wants to live more boldly, connect more deeply, and design a life that aligns with who they really are.

🔗 Links:

• Find Your Wild Flow – The Book https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-WIld-Flow-Transform/dp/B0DZRGJQ1C
• Connect with Waldemar: https://wildflowmethod.com/

@wildflow.method | Waldemar Franco Personal IG

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider 👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more 👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide

We’ve all done it — made a mistake, promised ourselves it would never happen again… and then bam, we’re right back in the same pattern. 😩

In this solo episode, Kari breaks down the real reasons we keep making the same frustrating mistakes and what to do about it.

🔥 What you'll hear:

• The 3 big traps that keep you stuck in mistake-mode
• Why 70% of people repeat their mistakes — and how to not be one of them
• A powerful strategy called the "Implementation Intention" that helps you follow through
• The difference between guilt and shame — and why it matters for your growth
• Coaching-style questions you can ask yourself right now to get unstuck

Whether it’s in your leadership, relationships, or everyday habits — this episode gives you the tools to finally break the cycle.

Key Quote: "Mistakes are not who you are — they’re data. Use them."

💡 If you're ready to level up your self-mastery and create better outcomes faster, this one’s for you.

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider

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In this solo episode, host Kari Schneider takes us into the world of self-talk—that subtle (or sometimes loud!) internal dialogue that shapes our emotions, behaviors, and ultimately, our results.

Sparked by earlier episodes on procrastination and the inner critic vs. champion, Kari pulls together research from experts like Kristin Neff, Ethan Kross, and Timothy Pychyl to show how self-talk influences everything from motivation to performance to emotional resilience.

💡 Key topics covered:

• How to identify negative self-talk even when it’s unconscious.
• Why critical self-talk increases procrastination by 25%.
• How to reframe internal language to take bold action.
• Simple strategies to turn your inner voice into your biggest ally.

🎯 Takeaway: When you intentionally shift your self-talk, you’re not just changing your mood—you’re building a foundation for consistent action, higher self-awareness, and true self-mastery.

If you’re committed to leadership, performance, and living empowered, this episode will change how you talk to yourself—starting today.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• “Chatter” by Ethan Kross https://www.ethankross.com/
• Self-compassion work by Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org/
• Procrastination research by Timothy Pychyl https://carleton.ca/psychology/people/timothy-a-pychyl/
• Self-awareness studies by Tasha Eurich ​​https://www.tashaeurich.com/

Episode 354: Champion it. Challenge it. To Get the Best Results https://bit.ly/ChampionIt-ChallengeIt-BestResults-ETP-Spotify

🎧 Tune in now and start changing the conversation in your head.

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In this solo episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider shares a powerful reframe on a concept we often misunderstand — discipline. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial journey and years of coaching high performers, Kari explores why true freedom only comes when we have structure, systems, and boundaries in place.

Key topics in this episode:

• Why Kari turned down medical school to start her business — and how it nearly crushed her sense of freedom
• The hidden cost of having no discipline: decision fatigue, scattered priorities, and burnout
• The 3 critical elements of disciplined freedom:
  • Structure – your foundation for clarity
  • Systems – your path to sustainable momentum
  • Boundaries – your protection from distractions
• Why motivation will never save you, but momentum will
• How to identify the real reason you feel overwhelmed (hint: it’s not the work)

Powerful analogy: Discipline is like the yellow line on the highway — it’s what makes the journey feel safe, focused, and free.

Whether you're buried in emails, juggling too many priorities, or just want your brain space back — this episode gives you a practical lens to reclaim control.

🔗 Take action: Choose one area of your life where you’re feeling reactive — and apply structure, systems, or boundaries to get your freedom back.

🎧 Tune in and share it with someone who needs to feel free again.

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider

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Strength of Belief & Caveman Delegation with Dallas Burnett

In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider sits down with the multi-talented Dallas Burnett — bestselling author of Move, Lift, and Caveman Delegation, founder of Think Move & Thrive, and a speaker whose career has taken him from patenting water tech to speaking at the Pentagon.

Dallas opens up about what it takes to follow through on wildly different ideas, how to trust your gut when you're not sure of the path, and why grit without belief will never be enough. From seven years of failed patent attempts to building a publishing company and coaching performance teams, Dallas shares the real stories behind his wins — and the lessons you can apply to your own leadership journey.

We cover:

• Why most people give up too early — and how to know when it’s worth pushing through
• The dangerous myths of delegation (and the surprisingly simple fix)
• Why burnout isn’t caused by stress — and what’s really missing
• His 4-step “Caveman Delegation” method that makes letting go actually work
• How AI is actually transforming leadership and performance
• Plus: Enneagram insights, entrepreneurial grit, and the key to keeping your belief strong when everything flops

Key Takeaway: If you don’t deeply believe in what you’re doing, don’t bother. But if you do? Prepare to go all in.

Resources Mentioned: 🛒 Caveman Delegation — https://www.thinkmovethrive.com/caveman-delegation/ 📲 Connect with Dallas on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallasburnett/ 🌐 Learn more at Think Move & Thrive

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The Leadership Blind Spot That’s Costing You More Than You Know Leaders make one costly mistake over and over: they polish broken systems. In this episode, Kari Schneider shows you how to tell if you’re facing a harmless refinement or a high-impact red flag that demands urgent action. With stories from real business transformations, jaw-dropping stats, and her 3-step “Red Flag Radar” method, you’ll learn how to:

• Diagnose problems without wasting months (or millions)
• Avoid the 70% failure rate of most “improvement” projects
• Stop energy leaks before they crush morale and profitability If you want to protect your resources and make changes that actually move the needle — in business, relationships, and life — this episode is your non-negotiable listen.

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💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider

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