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We open our hearts to the quiet kind of rejection—when people turn away without words—and trace how it shapes belonging, faith, and self-worth. We offer a plus one step forward: send love, set boundaries, and find closure within, guided by a love that never ghosts.

• the sound and shape of quiet rejection
• childhood roots of feeling unseen
• marriage loss and the rupture of belonging
• family silence and capacity versus need
• ghosting culture, avoidance, and its cost
• reframing rejection as misalignment
• self-given closure and soft boundaries
• faith as anchor and unghosting love
• choosing love over bitterness and finishing stronger

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We share why pausing a dream is not failure but a strategy to protect it, and how to step back without starting over. With personal stories, a clear framework, and real talk on money, trust, and timing, we map a path to recover, regroup, and return stronger.

• reframing pause as preparation, not quitting
• naming the hard truth of empty tills and fatigue
• choosing a nine to five to protect the dream
• spotting red flags and trusting your gut
• practicing discernment to avoid costly detours
• a written audit of reality and drains
• a simple plan to shift resources and recover
• building support and guarding energy
• returning with focus right where you left off

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We explore why fitting in leaves you hollow and how belonging fills you with breath, courage, and connection. A poem reframes success, practical tools build pause power, and a mustard-smooth act of kindness shows how small moments can change a life.

• origin of the Plus One theory and finish-strong mindset
• difference between fitting in and belonging
• conformity science and the cost of approval-chasing
• The View That Found Me poem and its message
• Delay the Binge tools: two-column journal and purposeful pause
• “never start over” as a healing practice
• postponing the Collective to build true community
• the mustard story and the power of kindness
• resources and ways to connect, learn, and share

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What if the most powerful change in your life starts with a breath-long pause and a single, small step? We take you from a chaotic church gym to a gritty training village where teenagers haul water, cook over smoky fires, and learn why a clay stove can save a life. The stories are vivid—two days in a simulated slum, cardboard walls shaking under the fists of “slumlords,” kids who miss Taco Bell but gain gratitude—and the insights are practical: perspective is not a lecture; it’s an interruption. That interruption is the purposeful pause.

I open up about losing my first business, stumbling into youth ministry with more heart than credentials, and discovering that teaching while still healing can forge unbreakable bonds. We revisit my childhood hunger and the teachers who stayed silent when I announced I was leaving school. Those were missed pauses that could have changed my path. Today, we name that pattern and flip it: be the pause for someone else, and claim it for yourself when urges or overwhelm hit. The pause is not empty—it’s a tool that restores choice.

You’ll walk away with a clear, humane framework for real progress: pause to notice, then add one plus-one step. Drink water before the craving wins. Send one text you’re avoiding. Take one lap when you want to quit. Make one healthy choice and stack it tomorrow. Progress compounds when you honor small steps and remember you’re not starting over—you’re carrying forward everything you’ve built. If teenagers can return grateful for cafeteria food and clean water, we can leave this moment grateful for the space to choose again. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a gentle nudge, and leave a review telling us your next “plus one.”

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The Plus One Theory podcast explores how to transform pain and setbacks into stepping stones for growth. Small, intentional steps lead to significant change when we recognize we don't need to start from zero after pausing or facing challenges.

• The power of the pause gives perspective and clarity when we're struggling
• Most advice focuses on why we should pause but lacks practical implementation
• The "Pause Plus One More" method combines reflection with a small forward step
• Progress doesn't disappear when you pause, you can resume from where you left off
• Real growth comes from small, consistent actions rather than giant leaps
• Even disappointments (like selling only 10 books at a market) can be overcome with perspective
• Challenge: identify one area where you think you need to "start over"
• Write down what you've already built and learned, then choose one step forward

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Rock bottom isn't the end but rather the place where you finally see clearly and can choose a new path. When we hit our lowest point with destructive habits, we gain a new perspective that allows us to break cycles of stress-induced behaviors and reconnect with our purpose.

• Quitting isn't failure but redirection when you're on a path that doesn't serve you
• Breaking cycles requires mindset shifts, not just discipline
• Hitting rock bottom in business taught me to pivot rather than panic
• The "brain dump" technique helps manage stress without turning to binging
• Breaking unhealthy patterns means delaying the immediate urge to escape stress
• Support from others who understand your struggles is crucial for lasting change

Join me for the Delay the Binge Collective free launch event on October 2nd, 7-8pm Central Time. Even if you can't make it live, sign up at DelayTheBinge.com and I'll send you the replay. This is for everyone struggling with unhealthy patterns - not just food, but overworking, overpleasing, overdrinking - anything you run to when life feels too heavy.

Visit DelayTheBinge.com to sign up for our FREE online launch event October 2nd, 7-8PM CST, and if you can't make it no worries, you will receive the recorded video, so be sure to sign up!

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The Plus One Theory podcast launches a new series called "Delay the Binge," exploring how learning to pause before emotional eating can transform our relationship with food and create lasting change. My personal journey from struggling with emotional eating at nearly 300 pounds to developing a simple but powerful pause technique demonstrates how small, intentional actions can lead to meaningful transformation.

• Origin story of Delay the Binge emerging from a marketing conversation about the Plus One Theory
• Personal struggle with emotional eating that led to weighing almost 300 pounds
• The breakthrough discovery of pausing and saying "I can have this tomorrow if I still want it"
• How one pause represents a Plus One that accumulates to create sustainable change
• Understanding that Delay the Binge applies beyond food to overthinking, overworking, and other behaviors
• Announcement of the free Delay the Binge Collective launch event on October 2nd from 7-8pm Central Time
• Future monthly membership opportunity for ongoing community support
• "Your past doesn't define you, it prepares you" philosophy applied to emotional eating

Sign up for our free online Delay the Binge Collective launch event at DelayTheBinge.com. If you can't make it live, we'll send you the replay - just give us your email and name to stay informed. Hit follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who could use the support.

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Ever wondered what would happen if your hometown was suddenly surrounded by prehistoric beasts? Or if Earth itself transformed into a video game overnight? These are the imaginative worlds author Tyler Lenz brings to life in his gripping science fiction adventures.

Tyler's journey as a storyteller defies conventional wisdom. Beginning his writing career around age 30, he transformed his background in technical writing into a passion for crafting page-turning adventures that readers can't put down. What started as a challenge after reading self-published works he believed he could surpass has evolved into multiple successful series and a three-book publishing deal.

The Texas Accelerated series draws inspiration from a fascinating piece of forgotten history, a billion-dollar particle accelerator project abandoned in Waxahachie, Texas during the 1990s. Tyler brilliantly reimagines this real-world location as the catalyst for transporting a small Texas town into a world where saber-toothed tigers and woolly mammoths roam just beyond the city limits. The blend of small-town characters facing extraordinary circumstances creates a uniquely Texan post-apocalyptic adventure that's both thrilling and accessible.

For his upcoming Lit RPG series "Non-Player Character," Tyler ventures into a genre that's exploding in popularity while remaining largely unknown to mainstream readers. By simplifying the complex statistical elements that often define Lit RPG, he's created an entry point for curious readers to experience this fascinating blend of video game mechanics and traditional storytelling. His approach to writing across genres remains consistent—focused on entertainment above all else.

What sets Tyler apart is his dedication to creating stories that serve as true escapes. "I just want you to have a good time," he explains, highlighting his commitment to crafting roller-coaster reading experiences rather than vehicles for personal politics or heavy-handed messaging. This reader-first philosophy shines through in his accessible writing style, fast-paced plotting, and engaging dialogue.

Ready to explore prehistoric Texas or a world where Earth becomes the ultimate game? Dive into Tyler Lenz's imaginative universes today, and keep an eye out for his Moonquill/Podium Publishing debut coming in 2026!

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