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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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The Unlimited Podcast is a podcast for badass women who are on a journey to release learned limitations and live a more present, joyful, and intentional life. It's about reaching for the stars while keeping your feet on the ground. Your Host, Valerie Friedlander is an ICF certified coach, sociologist, business owner, and mom. You can find out more at www.valeriefriedlander.com and follow her on Instagram @unlimitedcoachval

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Vulnerability and Tending to What Is Important - Bonus episode with Cher Hale 26:40

12 days ago26:40

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Send me a text! Vulnerability and tending to what is important is particularly critical in a chaotic time. After my wrapping my interview with Cher Hale, she inquired into my next steps around demanding attention. As listeners who gift me your attention, it seemed appropriate to share with you my own in the moment reflections on attention and what’s important about it to me. Together, Cher and I share insights around unlearning supremacy conditioning, the power of community, and the transformative impact of nervous system work. This pre-season bonus episode offers a glimpse into aspects of my personal growth journey along with an update on the status of this podcast. In this episode of Unlimited, Cher Hale (she/her), invited me to explore my relationship to vulnerability and tending to what is important. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: My personal reflections on vulnerability, emotional safety, and the impact of supremacy culture The importance of community, storytelling, and doing things that matter rather than just looking good The role of nervous system work in building the courage to ask for what I need My process of unpacking individualistic thinking and hierarchies to reclaim my own agency LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Carmen Spagnola – The Numinous Network (Safe and Sound Protocol) How to Create Belonging with Amena Chaudhry CONNECT WITH CHER: Substack: For the Attention Website CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website LinkedIn BlueSky Sign up for a free Exploration Call Get email updates Support the show…

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Navigating Change in the New Year 35:06

11 weeks ago35:06

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Send me a text! Navigating change in the new year without the overwhelm can feel like a lot—especially when life feels messy, uncertain, or heavy. Real change starts with understanding the waters we swim in (ie the pressures of our social norms) and engaging our internalized patterns as well as the emotions and discomfort of stepping into the unknown. We must unhook from perfectionism, certainty and results, and lean into the experience of an emergent process. When we take time to understand why change feels so challenging and what support we need to move through it, we can create space for growth and align with what truly matters. This work is crucial because it shapes not only how we show up for ourselves but also how we show up and shape change in our relationships, communities, and the systems we’re part of. In this episode of Unlimited, I share reflections on societal patterns and self-awareness in navigating change in the new year. Some of what I talk about in this episode includes: Practical tools for tough conversations Engaging your stress response Tools to check in, support yourself, and make clear decisions How to interrupt bigotry to shift norms LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Holiday Stress Support Ask Valerie Mindset Assessment discount code ELI2025 Coaching session – community pricing model Exploration call If you found this episode helpful, please share it! You can tag me on social: @unlimitedcoachval Want to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you. You can email me at valerie@valeriefriedlander.com or DM me on Instagram CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Facebook Instagram Get email updates Schedule a free initial consult Submit a question Support the show…

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Healing Our Relationship with Attention With Cher Hale 40:29

13 weeks ago40:29

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Send me a text! Healing our relationship with attention begins with noticing the ways in which our natural need for attention has been damaged. In a society that commodifies attention and polices who and what is allowed attention, we develop a distorted relationship with a core aspect of how we connect to each other. This disconnection feeds feelings of isolation and loneliness, leaving us vulnerable to systems that exploit our need to feel seen and heard. By addressing the shame around seeking attention and understanding its role in genuine connection, we can start to reclaim our capacity for presence, care, and community in a way that fosters deeper relationships and collective healing. In this episode of Unlimited, I invited Cher Hale (she/her), to join me in a conversation about the weaponization of attention and healing our relationship with attention. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: The stigmatization of seeking attention Shifting from unhealthy to intentional attention Individualism’s role in loneliness and disconnection Using visibility for collective empowerment LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: The Slow Build to & the Life-Saving Payoff of Asking for Attention The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona Eltahawy Learning Self-Advocacy to Strengthen Collective Action with Jenique Jones Swimmy by Leo Lionni Holiday Stress Support CONNECT WITH CHER: Substack: For the Attention Website CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Instagram Facebook Get email updates Support the show…

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Responsive Practices to Create a Supportive Relationship with Your Teen with Donna Lynne Booher 45:27

15 weeks ago45:27

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Send me a text! Responsive practices to create a supportive relationship with your teen starts with acknowledging your own inner child’s unhealed wounds so that you can create space in yourself to hold space for another. These wounds often become activated when we see them mirrored in our children’s behavior. Unfortunately, the tools we were taught to address these behaviors often perpetuate the very patterns we hope to break. Whether you have teenagers now, are preparing for those years, or are working to shift your own patterns, understanding these dynamics and embracing new practices can help you show up more fully for your kids—and can also be deeply validating for your own healing journey. In this episode of Unlimited, I invited Donna Lynne Booher (she/her), to join me in a conversation about engaging Responsive Practices to Create a Supportive Relationship with Your Teen Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Understanding how to give emotional validation Breaking free from perfectionism Developing trust and improving communication Holding space for your kid’s evolving identity CONNECT WITH DONNA: LinkedIn CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Instagram Facebook Get email updates Support the show…

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Navigating Tough Conversations with Emotional Awareness 37:18

17 weeks ago37:18

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Send me a text! Navigating tough conversations with emotional awareness is a critical skill as we are all likely to need to engage difficult dialogues, especially during this time of heightened political and social tensions. These types of conversations can be emotionally taxing, and it's important we approach them with both strong self-awareness and self-care. Our ability to show up authentically, compassionately, and aligned with the change we want to see in the world as we interact with others is directly tied to our own inner work. In this episode of Unlimited, I offer insights and tools for navigating tough conversations with emotional awareness. Some of what I talk about in this episode includes: Practical tools for tough conversations Engaging your stress response Tools to check in, support yourself, and make clear decisions How to interrupt bigotry to shift norms LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Read This to Get Smarter: About Race, Class, Gender, Disability & More By Blair Imani Blair Imani Instagram on tough conversations Shenikka Moore-Clarke, MSW, LICSW The Healing Vibe Therapist How to avoid sharing election misinformation - NPR Understanding Your Stress Language Stress Release Strategy Guide BOOK A PAY WHAT YOU CAN COACHING SESSION If you found this episode helpful, please share it! You can tag me on social: @unlimitedcoachval Want to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you. You can email me at valerie@valeriefriedlander.com or DM me on Instagram CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Facebook Instagram Get email updates Schedule a free initial consult Submit a question Support the show…

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Learning Self-Advocacy to Strengthen Collective Action with Jenique Jones 44:53

20 weeks ago44:53

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Send me a text! Learning self-advocacy to strengthen collective action is a critical component of sustainable social change. Those of us socialized as women are often conditioned to prioritize supporting others, which can make self-advocacy more difficult. However, by connecting to our own value and values, and speaking up for ourselves even when it’s uncomfortable, we lead by example and inspire others to do the same. Cultivating this sense of self and worth strengthens our resilience, reducing fragility when engaging with diverse perspectives. It also empowers us to lead collaboratively and contribute to collective action, rather than remaining trapped in hierarchical, individualistic, and oppressive ways of being. In this episode of Unlimited, I invited Jenique Jones (she/her), Executive Director at WhyHunger, to join me in a conversation around social change through learning self-advocacy to strengthen collective action. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: The impact of how you talk to yourself Asking questions as advocacy for equity Collaborative vs authoritarian leadership Food and music as bridges for connection LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: The Pressure to Love Your Job with Cristin Downs Micro-Actions to Manifest Big Change with Taina Brown Dealing with Impostor Syndrome CONNECT WITH JENIQUE: Website LinkedIn WhyHunger Instagram WhyHunger TikTok CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Instagram Facebook Get email updates Support the show…

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Embracing Periods of Reflection 44:55

22 weeks ago44:55

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Send me a text! Embracing periods of reflection, introspection, and processing is a crucial but often overlooked and devalued aspect of personal and societal growth and change. To create real shifts in the world’s imbalances, we must first engage with the internalized patterns and conditioning that hold us back. This self-work not only deepens the impact of our efforts, but also cultivates more intentional, present, and joyful relationships. However, by undervaluing these periods of reflection and recalibration, society continues to perpetuate oppressive systems. If we aim to truly create change, we must honor these cycles of introspection, building the resilience, creativity, and effectiveness needed to dismantle harmful structures and shape the world we want to live in. In this episode of Unlimited, I explore and strive to coalesce my thoughts around the importance of embracing periods of reflection. Some of what I talk about in this episode includes: Cycles of life and the value of “winter” What we get wrong about routines Systems of oppression and dominance Building supports to doing something different LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Micro-Actions to Manifest Big Change with Taina Brown The Pressure to Love Your Job with Cristin Downs Supporting Changes in Your Life Black Liturgies post on Instagram Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley Rustin on Netflix The National SEED Project If you found this episode helpful, please share it! You can tag me on social: @unlimitedcoachval Want to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you. You can email me at valerie@valeriefriedlander.com or DM me on Instagram CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Facebook Instagram Get email updates Schedule a free initial consult Submit a question Support the show…

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Being Intentional with When to Say Yes 31:46

24 weeks ago31:46

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Send me a text! Being intentional with when to say yes isn’t just considering yes vs no. Intentionality also involves how you engage internal resistance to what you say you want to do. There are many reasons you might experience tension and resistance even when you want to do something. First, it could highlight an area that needs clarification or additional discernment. Your subconscious will send you signals when it perceives potential danger including from a values conflict or past experiences. Second, it could be a warning around your capacity. That doesn’t mean don’t do it, but it may mean obtaining additional information and/or support. Remember saying yes isn’t just for giving and doing but also for receiving. In this episode of Unlimited, I explore being intentional with when to say yes and when there’s subsequent resistance around then doing the thing. Some of what I talk about in this episode includes: Values assessment to identify internal conflicts Overcoming resistance from fear Preventing burnout cycles from misalignment Capacity and additional agreements to consider when saying yes LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Micro-Actions to Manifest Big Change with Taina Brown How to Say No Without Guilt Clarifying What You Want How Do I Find What I Really Want Dealing with Burnout Beyond the 9-5 If you found this episode helpful, please share it! You can tag me on social: @unlimitedcoachval Want to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you. You can email me at valerie@valeriefriedlander.com or DM me on Instagram CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Facebook Instagram Get email updates Schedule a free initial consult Submit a question Support the show…

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Supporting Changes in Your Life 30:39

26 weeks ago30:39

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Send me a text! Supporting Changes in your life means reconnecting to your power in your relationship to change. It allows you to transform the patterns that aren’t serving you during the transition period, rather than carrying them with you into a new space. Unfortunately, what often happens is that changes in our life feel in some way like they're imposed upon us, even when they're ones that we choose because the ripple effect of those changes are typically things that we get carried along by, rather than ones we intentionally curate. In this episode of Unlimited, I explore a process for supporting changes in your life with holistic intentionality and without exhausting yourself. Some of what I talk about in this episode includes: The power to transform patterns during life transitions Navigating the cognitive and emotional load involved in life changes How to manage overwhelm and make aligned decisions Tools to support yourself through change LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Reclaim Your Routine Workshop Series Dealing with Impostor Syndrome (podcast episode) Redefining Our Relationship to Productivity (podcast episode) Loving Yourself Through Grief (podcast episode) The Courage to Change (podcast episode) If you found this episode helpful, please share it! You can tag me on social: @unlimitedcoachval Want to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you. You can email me at valerie@valeriefriedlander.com or DM me on Instagram CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Facebook Instagram Get email updates! Work with Valerie! Support the show…

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Collaborative Leadership from Boardroom to Patient-Centered Caregiving with Heather Maurer 43:24

28 weeks ago43:24

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Send me a text! Collaborative Leadership from Boardroom to Patient-Centered Caregiving is essential for fostering effective relationships between CEOs and board members, as well as between healthcare professionals and patients. This approach not only enhances organizational dynamics but also improves patient outcomes by prioritizing communication, trust, and shared goals. By empowering all stakeholders and embracing transparency, collaborative leadership creates an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and innovative solutions can emerge to address complex challenges in healthcare and beyond. In this episode of Unlimited, I invited Heather Maurer (she/her) CEO of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health to join me in a conversation around advancing collaborative leadership from boardroom to patient-centered caregiving. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Listening to yourself, saying no, and respecting your own expertise and role Empowerment vs control and collaborative decision-making Building trust through transparency, time, and accountability Separating systems and humans as we advocate Ways to support asking for what you need LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Cultivating Collaboration Over Competition Navigating Our Relationship with Death CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Website LinkedIn Her Health Matters Podcast CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Instagram Facebook Get email updates Support the show…

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Micro-Actions to Manifest Big Change with Taina Brown 41:33

30 weeks ago41:33

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Send me a text! Micro-actions to manifest big change is key because we can often feel overwhelmed by the changes we want to make in our own life, let alone the change we’d like to see in the world. The best part is micro-actions naturally build on themselves. First and most obviously, they provide momentum as you do the next thing and then the next thing. Second, they teach our brain what to focus on, so we notice more opportunities to access or create what we want. Understanding how our brain relates to our behavior can allow you to take small, totally doable steps that will naturally move you forward. In this episode of Unlimited, I invited Taina Brown (she/her) to join me in a conversation around using micro-actions to manifest big change in your life and in the world. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Building momentum to manifest what you want Hacking your brain’s algorithm Feeding abundance vs scarcity Identifying a micro-action to take LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: How to Manifest What you Want Reclaiming Creativity and Healing Through Art Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown CONNECT WITH TAINA: Website Instagram LinkedIn Messy Liberation Podcast CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Instagram Facebook Get email updates Support the show…

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Realigning Your Core Values 41:44

32 weeks ago41:44

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Send me a text! Realigning your core values requires exploring both what is consciously important to you AND your societal conditioning. Your values, both conscious and subconscious, shape your decisions and motivate our behavior. If you find yourself feeling stuck, drained, or sabotaging what you say you want, it’s likely you have a subconscious values conflict. There are 5 values that I regularly find creating conflict within my high-achieving clients. They are responsibility, reliability, respect, achievement, and discipline. During a period of change, particularly societal change, it is both crucial and powerful to examen these driving forces within yourself. The patterns are more noticeable AND values work can ensure that you are living in alignment with what you want to create in your life and in the world, rather than sliding into reactivity. In this episode of Unlimited, I explore a process for realigning your core values so you can make more intentional choices that honor who you want to be. Some of what I talk about in this episode includes: Differentiating between internalized values and intentional, conscious values How to align your values with your desired way of being The values of Responsibility, Reliability, Respect, Achievement, and Discipline. Engaging values to improve the quality and sustainability of your motivation The updated values of Valerie Friedlander Coaching LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Fearing The Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia Stop Being Nice and Start Being Resilient More Self-Control Is Not Always The Answer About Me Shift from Drained to Motivated Free Exploration Session If you found this episode helpful, please share it! You can tag me on social: @unlimitedcoachval Want to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you. You can email me at valerie@valeriefriedlander.com or DM me on Instagram CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Facebook Instagram Get email updates! Work with Valerie! Support the show…

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Navigating our Relationship with Death with Nikki Smith 36:19

34 weeks ago36:19

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Send me a text! Navigating our relationship with death is a profound part of our human experience, yet we often avoid talking about it. This avoidance not only prevents us from asking for and receiving care, it also reduces our capacity to provide care. Additionally, we must be able to embrace our mortality (rather than trying to transcend it) in order to fully embrace living this one precious life. Death doulas are a valuable resource for those looking for support around the emotional, practical, and spiritual dynamics of death. In this episode of Unlimited, I invited Nikki Smith (she/her) to join me in a conversation around navigating our relationship with death. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: What is a death doula Allowing space for grieving, whatever that looks like for you Engaging our fear of death to fully embrace life How to find care as you navigate death and grief LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula - Understanding Hospice For those in Chicago, IL looking for estate planning, check out Emily Rozwadowski Law (reference this podcast for 10% off estate planning documents) CONNECT WITH NIKKI: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Podcast CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Instagram Facebook Get email updates Support the show…

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3 Essentials to Maximize Your Experience at an Event 30:10

36 weeks ago30:10

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Send me a text! “Three Essentials to Maximize Your Experience at an Event” provides a strategy to keep your planning simple and ensure you get the most out of your investment of time, money, and energy. Some of the obstacles to event ROI include overwhelm, self-doubt, shiny object, peer pressure, FOMO, and other such distractions. Additionally, the so called “mom guilt” is a common struggle for high-achieving women with children at home. With these kinds of challenges, you need something simple to support both strategic pre-event planning and at event discernment. In this episode I explore the 3 essentials to maximize your experience at an event whether it’s a professional conference or personal development retreat. Some of what I’ll cover in this episode include: Exploring the relationship between your values and the event Preparing for an event with priorities and boundaries Planning supports and follow up during and after the event Creating accountability systems Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! @unlimitedcoachval I love to hear your thoughts and I'm always happy to answer any questions. You can send me a message through the "text me" link on your listening platform, shoot me an email at valerie@valeriefriedlander.com, or DM me on Instagram LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding (an episode on values, plus “mom guilt”) Shift from Drained to Motivated (an episode on values) Silencing Your Inner Critic How to Get the Most Value at an Event Workbook (on my resource page) One time coaching session Exploration call CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Facebook Instagram Get email updates! Work with Valerie! Support the show…

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Redefining Our Relationship to Productivity with Lisa Zawrotny 41:48

38 weeks ago41:48