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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 69:49

What happens when the most powerful influence in your child's life is no longer their parent, their community, or even another human being, but an algorithm engineered to capture their attention? In this urgent conversation, Darin sits down with clinical psychologist, wisdom teacher, and conscious parenting pioneer Dr. Shefali Tsabary to confront what she sees as a crisis facing modern parents and children. Drawing from her work and her books Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons, Dr. Shefali explains why connection and attunement between parent and child have become increasingly difficult in a world dominated by smartphones, social media, gaming, endless scrolling, pornography, algorithms, and AI. Dr. Shefali argues that parenting begins with the parent. Children look to their caregivers to understand themselves and regulate their internal worlds, but when adults themselves are distracted, overstimulated, and dysregulated, that connection becomes harder to create. She explains why simply taking a device away isn't enough: parents have to become willing to put down their own devices and replace digital stimulation with actual human presence. The conversation explores the different pressures Dr. Shefali sees affecting boys and girls, from image and self-worth pressures among girls to overstimulation, lack of direction, and questions around masculinity among boys. They also dive into the roots of conscious parenting, why becoming a mother forced Dr. Shefali to confront her own unresolved wounds, the parental ego, Darin's relationship with his father, generational pain, healthy masculinity, and why children need real-world friction to develop resilience and competence. Ultimately, this episode isn't only about changing children's behavior. It's about adults doing the difficult work of becoming more conscious themselves so children can grow up with connection, presence, responsibility, and the freedom to become who they actually are. What You'll Learn Why attachment and genuine connection are the foundation of a parent's influence How parents' own technology habits can affect their ability to be present with their children Why Dr. Shefali believes algorithms affect boys and girls in different ways How social media can distort girls' perceptions of beauty, identity, and self-worth Why boys need real-world movement, risk, purpose, contribution, and healthy models of masculinity Why removing a child's device without changing the family's environment may not solve the deeper problem How becoming a parent can expose unresolved childhood wounds and unconscious patterns Why conscious parenting begins with raising and healing yourself How Darin's relationship with his father shaped his understanding of masculinity and accountability Why children need friction, rejection, responsibility, and real-world experience to develop competence Chapters 00:00:00 – Introducing Dr. Shefali Tsabary 00:01:50 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:03:37 – The crisis facing modern parenthood 00:04:11 – What has changed since Dr. Shefali began conscious parenting 00:04:42 – Algorithms, AI, gaming, and the fight for childhood 00:05:13 – Why losing attachment means losing influence 00:05:47 – Children need connection, not simply parents who are physically nearby 00:06:21 – When AI becomes more emotionally available than a parent 00:07:19 – Developing brains in an age of constant stimulation 00:07:54 – How a parent's dysregulated nervous system affects the child 00:08:22 – Children discover themselves through the way parents mirror them 00:09:15 – Why real parenting requires attunement and presence 00:09:46 – The uncomfortable truth: parenting can be boring 00:10:07 – Why play is a child's work 00:10:45 – Parenting without the village we were designed to have 00:11:04 – Social media and the pressure facing modern mothers 00:11:25 – Why girls may be especially vulnerable to image pressure 00:12:21 – Growing up inside an impossible digital mirror 00:13:12 – Boys, dopamine, purpose, and the crisis of masculinity 00:13:39 – Where does a boy's aggressive and adventurous energy go? 00:14:01 – The primal desire for freedom, brotherhood, risk, and real experience 00:14:27 – What technology cannot replace in the physical world 00:15:22 – Boys, testosterone, movement, and suppressed energy 00:16:09 – Why Dr. Shefali wrote Raising Conscious Sons 00:16:43 – The red flags parents can still do something about 00:17:23 – How algorithms target girls 00:17:38 – How Dr. Shefali says algorithms target boys differently 00:18:07 – Technology may understand your child's vulnerabilities better than you do 00:18:56 – Why screen boundaries have become a battle 00:19:23 – Why Dr. Shefali warns against abruptly removing an addictive technology 00:20:03 – What Dr. Shefali wishes she knew before giving her daughter a phone 00:20:28 – "By 16, I lost my daughter" 00:21:12 – The neurochemical loop behind compulsive phone checking 00:21:34 – What parents can learn from social media restrictions 00:22:20 – When screens entered the classroom 00:23:00 – Why television looks different compared with infinite scrolling 00:23:42 – Training the brain to constantly demand the next hit 00:24:40 – Don't let your children disappear into the matrix 00:25:40 – Parents must change their own behavior first 00:26:03 – Taking responsibility for your nervous system and your devices 00:26:39 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:30:19 – What happens when today's screen-addicted generation becomes parents? 00:30:49 – Moodiness, irritability, and the dysregulated child's brain 00:31:12 – Dr. Shefali takes away her daughter's phone 00:31:36 – What happened after the withdrawal passed 00:32:11 – The price parents must pay for genuine connection 00:32:59 – Why Dr. Shefali believes intervention needs to happen now 00:33:45 – How conscious parenting began 00:34:14 – Meditation, psychology, and the false self 00:35:05 – Becoming a mother shattered Dr. Shefali's expectations 00:35:46 – "What happened to your unconditional love?" 00:36:09 – Parenthood exposes the parts of yourself you thought were healed 00:36:34 – The inner toddler and teenager hiding inside the parent 00:36:57 – The unchecked power of the parental ego 00:37:47 – Why parents need to turn the spotlight on themselves 00:38:09 – The foundation of conscious parenting: raise yourself first 00:38:42 – How Oprah helped bring conscious parenting to a wider audience 00:39:27 – Your child becomes a mirror for your ego 00:40:11 – The wounded children hiding inside adults 00:41:01 – Compassion doesn't mean ignoring the consequences of unhealed pain 00:41:27 – The beliefs and prejudices parents unconsciously pass down 00:44:31 – Children's disappearing relationship with the natural world 00:45:01 – Join SuperLife Patreon 00:46:33 – Why protecting children requires adults to step up 00:47:23 – Parenting is presence, attunement, sacrifice, and responsibility 00:48:06 – Why children need abundant presence rather than becoming trophies 00:49:20 – The parental "God complex" 00:50:05 – Dr. Shefali's daughter calls out her projection 00:51:03 – Why boys need conscious models of masculinity 00:51:30 – The missing initiation into manhood 00:51:58 – When social media, gaming, and pornography fill the emotional void 00:52:47 – Why helping boys also matters for the future of girls and women 00:53:19 – Darin reflects on how he developed his own masculinity 00:53:46 – The security Darin received from his mother's love 00:54:10 – Growing up with an alcoholic father 00:54:37 – How Darin's relationship with his father changed during adolescence 00:55:42 – Entitlement, accountability, and being corrected by others 00:56:43 – Protection, contribution, and standing for something beyond yourself 00:57:16 – Dr. Shefali on giving boys meaningful responsibility 00:57:41 – Integrating emotion, strength, and masculinity 00:58:37 – Darin's unresolved need for love from his father 00:59:18 – Taking 100% responsibility for your life 01:00:09 – The energy spent searching outside yourself for soothing 01:00:53 – Darin's emotional release of generational pain 01:01:23 – Realizing you don't have to carry your family's pain forever 01:02:00 – Vulnerability, protection, openness, and healthy masculinity 01:02:59 – Why the beautiful parts of masculinity deserve to be nurtured 01:03:42 – Helping sons discover purpose through contribution 01:04:08 – What writing Raising Conscious Daughters taught Dr. Shefali about her own child 01:04:46 – Understanding girls' emotional sensitivity with greater compassion 01:05:42 – Why adolescence extends much further than we once thought 01:06:11 – Children need healthy separation from their parents 01:06:35 – Stop removing every source of friction from your child's life 01:07:22 – Convenience is changing how young people experience the real world 01:08:01 – Seeing something online is not the same as experiencing it 01:08:28 – What happens when children never learn how to handle rejection 01:09:10 – Why boys need men willing to talk openly about masculinity 01:09:31 – Final thoughts Thank You to Our Sponsors: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Community: Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Dr. Shefali Tsabary: Website: drshefali.com Instagram: @doctorshefali Buy Her New Book (for Girl Parents): Raising Conscious Daughters Buy Her New Book (for Boy Parents): Raising Conscious Sons Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The greatest thing you can give your child isn't the perfect school, the newest device, endless opportunities, or a life protected from every disappointment. It's your presence. Your attunement. Your willingness to look at your own wounds before unconsciously handing them to the next generation. Technology can entertain your child, algorithms can learn what captures their attention, and AI can simulate being endlessly available, but none of those things can replace the embodied experience of being deeply seen by another human being. If we want conscious children, we have to become conscious adults. Put down the device. Heal what belongs to you. Let your children experience friction, responsibility, nature, rejection, play, purpose, and real connection. We don't protect the next generation by controlling who they become. We protect them by creating the environment in which they can discover who they already are."

528. Comes In Threes

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 59:54

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The Black Friday Discount Trap: How 20% Off Can Destroy Your Shopify Business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 26:42

Black Friday can create record sales for Shopify brands — but it can also quietly destroy your profit.After 19 peak ecommerce seasons, Nick breaks down the biggest Black Friday mistake many brands make: focusing on revenue growth without understanding the true cost of discounting.A 20% discount might look like a simple way to increase conversions, but the impact goes much deeper. It affects your margins, your ROAS targets, your average order value, your fulfilment workload and even the long-term value of the customers you acquire.In this episode of Winning With Shopify, Nick uses real ecommerce maths to show why discounting can completely change the economics of your business — and why more sales doesn't always mean more profit.You'll learn:Why a 20% discount can reduce your profit far more than expectedThe real impact of Black Friday discounts on gross marginHow Google Ads and Meta Ads costs change the maths behind promotionsWhy your usual ROAS target may no longer work during Black FridayHow discount-acquired customers can impact long-term profitabilityBetter alternatives to heavy discountingHow to create Black Friday offers that protect margin while still driving salesThe 5-point checklist every Shopify brand should complete before discountingThe biggest Black Friday mistake?Many brands assume a 20% discount means they simply need 20% more sales to make up the difference. But discounts don't just reduce revenue — they change your entire acquisition model.Once you factor in product margins, advertising costs, fulfilment and customer lifetime value, a successful-looking Black Friday campaign can actually leave your business less profitable.Nick also shares alternative strategies including bundles, rewards, tiered offers, exclusives and value-added incentives that help brands compete during peak season without simply racing to the biggest discount.In this episode:(00:00) - Why 20% Off Can Destroy Your Profit(02:26) - The Black Friday Profit Maths(05:05) - Adding Google & Meta Ad Costs(07:02) - How Discounts Affect AOV & ROAS(10:11) - How to Protect Profit During Black Friday(12:33) - The Problem With Discount-Acquired Customers(15:12) - Better Alternatives to Heavy Discounts(18:24) - Rewards, Bundles & Tiered Offers(21:20) - 3 Principles for a Profitable Black Friday(22:24) - 5-Point Black Friday Profit ChecklistFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth strategies, Shopify marketing advice and expert conversations designed to help brands grow more profitably.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS.506 - Extended 30-day free trial on Shopify apps with code WWS.About Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is a podcast for Shopify founders, ecommerce leaders and marketers, covering practical strategies for growing an online store.Spec Digital is a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.

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How I Built A 7-Figure Shopify Brand With AI, Automation & Almost No Team

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 32:41

What if you could build a 7-figure Shopify brand without building a 50-person team?In this episode of Winning With Shopify, Nick is joined by Phil Atkinson, founder of Greenphones, to reveal how AI and automation are changing the way ecommerce businesses operate — from analytics and Google Ads to marketing, research and customer service.Phil has built a radically lean ecommerce operation, using AI as a team of specialised “employees” with different roles, access to business data and the tools needed to analyse performance and help run the business.Rather than simply using AI to write content, this episode explores what happens when you start giving AI access to the systems and information that actually run an ecommerce business — and whether one person can use AI to compete with much larger teams.You'll learn:How to build AI employees for specific ecommerce rolesWhy Phil started using AI throughout his businessHow AI can analyse business data and improve decision-makingWhether AI can actually manage and optimise Google AdsWhat AI can replace — and what it can'tHow AI is changing the used-phone industryHow to use AI for marketing, research and advertisingWhether AI customer service is good enough for ecommerceHow Shopify brands should start implementing AIIf you're a Shopify founder, ecommerce manager or marketer trying to understand how AI can save time, improve decision-making and help a smaller team compete with much larger businesses, this episode is for you.Connect with Phil Atkinson:Website - philatkinson.comLinkedIn - Phil AtkinsonGreenphones:Website - greenphones.noInstagram - @greenphonesFacebook - GreenphonesIn this episode:(00:00) – Building AI Employees for Ecommerce(02:57) – Why He Started Using AI in His Business(03:27) – Creating AI Employees for Analytics(04:34) – Building an AI Team With Different Roles(07:44) – Giving AI Employees Access to Business Tools(09:11) – Can AI Manage and Optimize Google Ads?(11:02) – What AI Can—and Can't—Replace(17:02) – How AI Is Changing the Used-Phone Industry(21:13) – Using AI for Marketing, Research & Advertising(22:57) – The Jobs AI Still Can't Do(25:39) – AI Customer Service: Is It Good Enough?(28:37) – How Businesses Should Start Implementing AIFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth strategies, Shopify marketing advice, AI insights and expert conversations designed to help Shopify brands grow more profitably.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS.506 - Extended 30-day free trial on Shopify apps with code WWS.About Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is a podcast for Shopify founders, ecommerce leaders and marketers, covering practical strategies for growing an online store.Spec Digital is a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.

Jules Horn: Why Pushing Your Body Harder Could Be Keeping You Stuck

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 73:41

What if the very habits you believe are making you stronger are actually keeping your nervous system trapped in stress, disconnecting you from your intuition, and preventing you from becoming who you really are? In this deeply personal conversation, Darin sits down with holistic health and movement practitioner, coach, former international fashion model, and new father Jules Horn. After years of pushing his body through grueling workouts, rigid routines, and relentless physical discipline, Jules began questioning whether the modern obsession with hustle, extreme fitness, and constant optimization was actually another socially acceptable form of escape. Together, Darin and Jules explore the difference between working out and working in: constantly spending energy versus learning how to cultivate it. Jules explains how marriage and fatherhood have forced him to reconsider routines that once defined his identity and ask a radically different question: instead of seeing how much his body can endure, how can he create enough energy, presence, and inner peace to give more to the people he loves? The conversation moves far beyond physical fitness into childhood programming, nervous system regulation, addiction, grief, self-love, spirituality, stillness, and the extraordinary difficulty modern humans have simply sitting with themselves. Jules shares how revisiting childhood experiences from a regulated state helped him recognize that much of what we experience in the present is being filtered through memories and emotional programs created years or even decades earlier. Ultimately, this episode challenges one of the dominant messages of modern culture: that becoming better requires doing more. Jules argues that some of the greatest transformations may come from doing less, listening more deeply, cultivating self-love, regulating the nervous system, and realizing that the "inner wealth" we're constantly searching for outside ourselves may already be within us. What You'll Learn Why extreme fitness and hustle culture can become socially acceptable forms of escape The difference between discipline and control Why Jules traded constant physical breakdown for energy cultivation How marriage and fatherhood completely changed his relationship with fitness and routine Why addiction can move from drugs or alcohol into exercise, work, food, or self-improvement How childhood experiences can continue programming our choices decades later Why regulating the nervous system can help us confront unresolved emotional patterns How silence, breathwork, and doing nothing can become powerful tools for self-awareness Why cultivating self-love may allow you to become more present for everyone around you How to stop searching outside yourself and begin developing genuine "inner wealth" Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Alkemis 00:03:24 – Introducing Jules Horn 00:04:50 – Outwitting the Devil and the systems that keep people trapped 00:06:43 – Fear, control, and how populations become easier to influence 00:07:50 – Free thinking, vision, and purpose as the antidote 00:08:46 – Setting your direction when the world throws obstacles at you 00:09:38 – The traffic lesson: surrendering what you cannot control 00:10:02 – Jules realizes his morning routine has become another prison 00:11:03 – The dangerous line between discipline and control 00:11:57 – Why meaningful creation requires boring consistency 00:13:18 – Fasting, energy cultivation, and questioning conventional wisdom 00:14:13 – Is the human body really designed to be pushed this hard? 00:14:58 – When fitness becomes obsession and escape 00:15:19 – Fatherhood changes Jules' definition of what matters 00:16:00 – Why Jules' body started resisting extreme workouts 00:16:34 – Qigong, Tai Chi, and cultivating rather than spending energy 00:18:03 – Does constantly pushing yourself make you easier to control? 00:18:55 – The insanity of modern hustle culture 00:19:17 – How to cultivate more energy than you expend 00:20:12 – The inner peace Darin sees developing in Jules 00:20:41 – Why everyone you meet can become a mirror 00:22:22 – The question everyone should ask before exercising 00:22:45 – When addiction simply changes its disguise 00:23:27 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:25:15 – Why the pattern matters more than the substance 00:25:37 – Love, fear, and learning to sit with yourself 00:26:49 – The boxes we're placed inside from childhood 00:28:01 – How early labels can prevent us from reaching our potential 00:28:24 – Wake up, grow up, and clean up emotionally 00:28:54 – Jules revisits a terrifying childhood memory 00:29:35 – Are you experiencing today through the lens of your past? 00:30:33 – Why so many of our choices may be driven by old programming 00:31:37 – The incredibly simple thing almost nobody wants to do 00:32:50 – How unresolved childhood pain can shape adult behavior 00:33:32 – Stop fighting the past and start facing it 00:35:35 – Turning problems into opportunities to create something better 00:35:53 – Why freedom requires taking 100% responsibility 00:36:25 – Grief, death, surrender, and our desire for control 00:38:23 – How tiny daily choices change the trajectory of your life 00:38:47 – Jules' process for regulating the nervous system 00:39:11 – Using breathwork to revisit childhood memories 00:39:53 – Speaking to your inner child from the present moment 00:41:00 – Releasing the emotional baggage you've carried for decades 00:41:55 – Disrupting subconscious automation 00:42:40 – Darin's own journey through pain and unresolved trauma 00:43:43 – The ten-second challenge almost nobody will do 00:44:16 – Turn off your phone and reclaim your attention 00:44:49 – Are you outsourcing your mind to apps and AI? 00:45:29 – Where your energy goes when you wake up reacting to the world 00:45:57 – Why we've become addicted to noise 00:46:38 – What happens when you finally experience emotional lightness 00:47:21 – When healing itself becomes another obsession 00:47:48 – Self-love as the foundation for changing your inner environment 00:48:47 – Becoming a better human for the people around you 00:49:14 – Working in instead of constantly working out 00:50:26 – The ego screams while intuition whispers 00:51:24 – Learning to hear the quiet voice that actually guides you 00:52:37 – Why taking care of yourself allows you to contribute more 00:53:21 – Don't ignore the small fractures in your relationships 00:53:49 – Your stress cup versus your self-love cup 00:54:41 – What if your life was 80% rest-and-digest? 00:55:37 – Why external solutions can't fix an internal problem 00:56:31 – Your body may already be telling you to stop 00:57:18 – Why the simplest practices can produce the biggest changes 00:58:04 – Sovereignty begins with recognizing that you have a choice 00:59:09 – Awareness is what makes choice possible 00:59:29 – Why people spend thousands to avoid something that's free 01:00:16 – What happens when you ignore your body's signals for decades 01:00:58 – The noise that keeps you from hearing the whisper 01:01:20 – What becomes possible when you finally start listening 01:02:01 – The truth behind the "overnight success" 01:02:26 – Five minutes of breathing can change your state 01:03:14 – Stop feeding everything that's wrong with the world 01:03:47 – Self-love as the starting point for helping others 01:04:39 – Presence, nature, sunshine, silence, and the basics we've forgotten 01:05:36 – Darin feels his own energy shift during the conversation 01:06:09 – Why there is no single perfect path for everyone 01:07:38 – Moving beyond health as a purely physical pursuit 01:08:20 – Everything you're looking for outside may actually be within 01:08:46 – Living with an open heart and a clear mind 01:09:28 – Fatherhood teaches Jules that slowing down can be the practice 01:10:21 – Life itself is the practice 01:10:47 – Your path cannot be found outside yourself 01:11:09 – From telling people how to live to leading by example 01:11:34 – The inner wealth successful people are actually searching for 01:11:58 – What happens when you genuinely want to serve others 01:12:34 – Moving from trust into knowing 01:12:59 – The gut instinct almost nobody listens to 01:13:18 – Why difficulty gives meaning to the good 01:13:38 – Closing thoughts Thank You to Our Sponsors Alkemis: Go to AlkemisPaint.com and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the Superlife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Jules Horn Website: mindfulmovemend.com Instagram: @jules_horn Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "We have been conditioned to believe that becoming better means doing more, pushing harder, training longer, waking up earlier, achieving more, and constantly searching outside ourselves for the next answer. But eventually you have to ask whether all that movement is actually growth or whether you're simply running from yourself. The deeper work is quieter. Regulate your nervous system. Sit still. Breathe. Listen. Face the memories and patterns you've been carrying. Cultivate enough love and energy within yourself that you actually have something left to give to the people you love. Your path doesn't come from another workout, another device, another guru, or another voice screaming for your attention. The real work begins when everything gets quiet enough for you to finally hear what's already inside you."

527. Out of The Further

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 61:21

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If I Had To Build A Shopify Brand From Scratch In 2026, Here's Exactly What I'd Do

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 31:15

If I had to build a Shopify brand from scratch today, I would do almost everything differently.Ecommerce has changed. Customer acquisition is more expensive, competition is everywhere, AI is changing how people discover products and the brands that win are no longer just the ones with the best products — they are the ones with the best systems.In this episode, Nick breaks down exactly how he would build a Shopify brand from zero in 2026, covering everything from finding the right opportunity and creating demand to building a brand that can scale profitably.This is the blueprint for building a modern ecommerce business — not just a store that generates sales, but a valuable brand with predictable growth, loyal customers and long-term potential.You'll learn:Why you should start with the customer, not the productHow to validate demand before investing in inventory and developmentWhy distribution matters more than ever in modern ecommerceHow SEO and AI discovery should shape your strategy from day oneWhy relying purely on paid ads can make your business vulnerableHow to launch with a focused offer instead of an overwhelming product rangeWhy conversion optimisation needs to be built into your brand from the beginningHow AI can become a powerful advantage for ecommerce teamsWhy retention and customer relationships are key to profitable growthHow to build a Shopify business that someone would actually want to buyIn this episode:(00:00) - If I Started a Shopify Brand From Scratch in 2026(01:09) - 1. Start With the Customer, Not the Product(05:12) - 2. Validate Demand Before Building Anything(06:40) - 3. Build Distribution Before Inventory(09:44) - 4. Obsess Over SEO & AI Discoverability(12:04) - 5. Don't Become Dependent on Paid Ads(16:21) - 6. Launch With One Strong Hero Product(20:50) - 7. Build Conversion Into Your Brand From Day One(22:58) - 8. Make AI a Member of Your Team(25:18) - 9. Build Retention Before Chasing Scale(27:58) - 10. Build a Business Someone Wants to BuyNick also shares the mistakes he would avoid, the channels he would prioritise and the strategies he believes will separate successful Shopify brands from everyone else over the next few years.Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS.506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS.About Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is powered by Winning With Shopify, helping ecommerce brands grow through practical Shopify strategies, expert interviews and actionable advice.Spec Digital is a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.

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232. Dr. Talmadge French – From Trinitarian Preacher to Oneness Theologian

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 59:17

Dr. Talmadge French joins The Hacka Podcast for an in-depth conversation about Oneness Pentecostal theology, the identity of Jesus Christ, biblical Greek, church history, Jesus Name baptism, and the worldwide growth of the Apostolic movement.Dr. French is an Apostolic pastor, author, biblical languages scholar, and theologian who has spent decades studying Greek, Hebrew, New Testament theology, and the history of Oneness Pentecostalism. But his story began in Trinitarian Pentecostalism. In this episode, he shares the journey that eventually convinced him to be baptized in the name of Jesus—and why his years of academic study have only strengthened his Apostolic convictions.We discuss what Dr. French believes is the strongest biblical case for the Oneness of God, how he understands John 1:1, what Greek can reveal that English translations sometimes obscure, and his perspective on the historical development of Trinitarian theology.Dr. French also shares fascinating findings from decades of researching the global Oneness movement. His original research identified hundreds of Jesus Name organizations and an estimated 15–20 million believers. Today, his ongoing research estimates that number could be around 40 million worldwide.We also discuss the need for greater unity among Oneness Pentecostals and hear the remarkable story of a Tibetan monk who embraced Acts 2:38 and went on to baptize thousands.Whether you're an Apostolic Pentecostal, pastor, Bible student, ministry leader, or simply interested in the biblical and historical discussion surrounding the Oneness of God and the Trinity, this is a conversation worth hearing.Extended show notes - https://hacka.org/2026/09/10/232-dr-talmadge-french-from-trinitarian-preacher-to-oneness-scholar/------------Oneness Teaching Session: Oregon District - https://youtu.be/ghAhnJgpuXY?si=Ruq2pSA7yFAoLXFx-----------Books - https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/author/french-talmadge/

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Shopify SEO Masterclass - Everything You Need To Get Growing Your SEO With Shopify

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 33:05

SEO is changing. Shopify brands that want to grow need more than keywords — they need search engines and AI platforms to understand, trust and recommend their products.In this episode, Nick is joined by Alex Moss from Yoast to break down everything Shopify brands need to know about SEO, from the foundations of technical SEO to creating content that drives qualified organic traffic.Alex explains why successful ecommerce SEO is no longer just about rankings, and why data quality, structured information and trust signals are becoming increasingly important as search continues to evolve.You'll learn:The SEO fundamentals every Shopify brand needs to get rightWhy technical SEO and data integrity are becoming more importantHow Shopify stores can help search engines better understand their productsWhy content strategy and topical authority matter for ecommerce growthThe biggest SEO mistakes holding Shopify brands backHow SEO is evolving alongside AI search and changing customer behaviourAlex also shares practical advice on building a stronger SEO foundation, improving website trust signals and creating a Shopify store that is easier for both customers and search engines to understand.In this episode:(00:00) - Shopify SEO mistakes and content neglect(03:45) - Fixing Shopify site structure and product discovery(06:08) - Why you need to keep updating old content(09:48) - How customer search behaviour is changing(12:01) - Word of mouth, reviews and AI search(13:48) - Links vs mentions and citations in the LLM era(16:21) - Forums, communities and building brand authority(22:21) - Is Shopify ready for AI and agentic commerce?(25:12) - How to structure product content for AI(27:51) - Brand perception in the AI era(30:52) - How to write content AI can actually useUseful resources:Why Data Integrity Is The New Technical SEO: Search Engine JournalSEO Glossary: Yoast SEO GlossaryListen to the Yoast Podcast: Yoast PodcastFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS.506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS.About Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is powered by Winning With Shopify, helping ecommerce brands grow through practical Shopify strategies, expert interviews and actionable advice.Spec Digital is a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.

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Eletronica Trip Mix 2026

DJ Aldo Mix

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 59:58

1. Josh Baker & LEILAH - Over You (Extended Mix) 2. Mochakk x Joni - Da Fonk (Confidence Man Mix) 3. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (Luiz Guanciale Remix) 4. Silva Bumpa - Fantasy (Baby if u know me) [feat. Kosmo Kint] (Extended Mix) 5. Groove Armada - Love's Theme (Extended Mix) 6. Beave - 1997 (Extended) 7. Gordo & WhoMadeWho - ENERGY (Extended Mix) 8. BIJOU & Datti - Thirsty (Extended Mix) 9. Rafael, Toni B - She Can Love U (Original Mix) 10. Adam Ten, Rafael - Beat Goes On (Extended Mix) 11. Julian Fijma - Together (Extended Mix) 12. Mau P - Just A Little Bit More (Extended) 13. Cloonee, Prospa & Tristan Henry - Good Girl (Extended Mix) 14. Interplanetary Criminal, Silva Bumpa - HOLD DA PHONE (Extended) 15. Jamback - Landslide (Extended Mix) 16. Josh Baker, Poppy Baskcomb - My Place (Original Mix)

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Sample | 1.5 Hours of Vintage Dinner Menus & Recipes (Bonus Episode #129)

Sleep Whispers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 17:47

The full version of this episode (1.5 Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) Calm History (100+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Extended … Continue reading *Sample* | 1.5 Hours of Vintage Dinner Menus & Recipes (Bonus Episode #129)

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SPRKL 156 THE GATE

SPRKL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 135:26

STEP INSIDE TRACKLIST: 1 Celestial Bloom (Original Mix) Dominant Space 2 Meridian (Original Mix) Michael A 3 City Lights (Original Mix) Drunken Kong, D-SHIFT 4 Guy On Fire (Original Mix) Chelu Garcia, Franco Botto 5 Dark and Long [Dark Train] (2026 Remake) Darren Emerson 6 Remnants (Original Mix) Fairchild 7 Nebula (Original Mix) Seyah 8 Morning Runner (Extended Mix) Dosem 9 Gothic Pepper (Original Mix) Ewan Rill 10 Cassara (Extended Mix) Lucho Salari 11 All I Want (Original Mix) Zuccasam 12 Running Away (Original) Alto Astral, HAYAN (PK) 13 gora (Extended Mix) Passenger 10 14 Kopa (Original Mix) Chelakhov 15 Can You Flow "Extended Mix" Dilby 16 Fortress (Original Mix) Cendryma 17 Crossing "Extended" HotLap 18 Gaute (Original Mix) Cream (PL) 19 Glastacy (Intro / Outro Mix) Sasha, Sentre 20 Release This Feeling (Original Mix) Ewan Rill 21 Tibet (Extended Mix) Redspace, Diego Riga 22 The Spiker "Manoo Club Remix" Culoe De Song 23 Boundaries (Cortona Remix) Gai Barone, Tiefstone 24 Paradox (Extended Mix) Zeleon 25 Afterimage (Original Mix) Abity, Luca Abayan 26 Black Mirage (Durante Extended Remix) 84 Avenue, Jou Nielsen, Paul Ikky 27 Water (Original Mix) Andrewboy 28 Pleyadian (Original Mix) Facundo Sval, Dion Paola (AUS) 29 Ember Soul (Original Mix) Mariano Favre, Casnik 30 Have Time (Original Mix) Ewan Rill

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Episode 394: Hauswerk 5.9.2026

Hauswerk's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 116:44

John Ussher on duties this week1. Double Dealers ft. Opi Williams - My Love2. Dave ‘Love' Lee, Ron Carroll ft. Marissa Rose - All around the world (Redemption extended mix)3. The Shapeshifters, 79.5 - On the way up (Extended mix)4. Michael Gray ft. Barbara Tucker - I get lifted (Extended mix)5. Dajae - Brighter days (Dj Spen, Tommy Davis & Gary Hudgins Gospel Anthem extended remix)6. Revival House Project ft. Kathy Brown - Music is the way I live (Extended mix)7. John Morales ft. Brian Lucas - All my Love (M+M Main mix)8. Sonic Soul Orchestra ft. Mishell Ivon - Holding On (Extended mix)9. DJ Fudge - When the rhythm talks (Extended mix)10. Mark Picchiotti ft. Candace Chavez - My soul Cries out (Extended mix)11. Mousse T ft. birdee - Say Yeah (Extended mix)12. Dave Spoon - Sunrise (Deetron Soleil AM remix)13. 40 Thieves ft. Qzen - Don't turn it off (Dam Swindle Remix)14. Joshua Idehen - Could be forever (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)15. Wax - 11110A16. Mood Edits - Lucky (Ian Weiss Edit)17. Octave One - Whatever she wants (Live in Manchester 2026)18. Sulphur & Captain Wallop - Godfather19. Vincent Caira - Higher (Extended mix)20. Groove Armada - Body Action21. Mood Edits - J and the gang (Samuel Maurice, Juulz edit)22. Black Science Orchestra - Where were you? Live Version / Opus Rising Mix

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Brandon Jenner: What Becoming a Father Forced Me to Finally Face About My Childhood

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 73:33

What happens when the two things you love most seem to demand completely different versions of you? In this deeply personal conversation, Darin sits down with his longtime friend, musician and father of four Brandon Jenner to explore the tension between showing up fully for your family and honoring the creative part of yourself that still needs space to exist. After years in which fatherhood became the centerpiece of his life, Brandon recently carved out three intense months to record a ten-song album in his home studio. Brandon opens up about the reality of raising four children, including twin boys, and the constant feeling that there are more balls in the air than any parent can possibly catch. He shares how becoming a father forced him to confront parts of his own childhood, including the emotions that surfaced when his sons reached the age he was when his own father stopped being consistently present. The conversation expands into creativity, vulnerability, regret, family relationships, and legacy. Darin shares the powerful story of discovering unmarked cassette tapes of his late father singing while cleaning out his mother's home after her death. That discovery creates a new perspective for Brandon: the music he makes isn't taking something away from his children. It's also leaving them a piece of their father they may carry for the rest of their lives. Together, Darin and Brandon explore what it means to stop filtering yourself through other people's opinions, repair relationships before it's too late, transform regret into wisdom, and give the people you love permission to see who you really are. What You'll Learn How Brandon balances being a father of four with the need to create Why he recorded an entire ten-song album in only three months How becoming a parent brought unresolved parts of Brandon's childhood back to the surface Why boredom, silence, and daydreaming can be essential ingredients for creativity How songwriting became a deeply therapeutic form of emotional expression Why vulnerability is at the center of the music Brandon wants to create How the art you make can become part of the legacy your children inherit Why Darin believes unresolved tension in relationships should be addressed immediately How Brandon thinks about regret and his past marijuana use Why authentic self-expression matters more than filtering yourself through other people's opinions Chapters 00:00:02 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:04:12 – Introducing Brandon Jenner 00:05:47 – Inside the studio where Brandon created his new album 00:06:36 – Making a ten-song record in only three months 00:07:12 – The tension between fatherhood and being an artist 00:08:19 – The moment Brandon decided it was finally time to create 00:09:01 – How not wanting to let people down has shaped Brandon's life 00:09:37 – Why parenthood has defined the last decade 00:10:28 – Four kids and constantly feeling like you're dropping a ball 00:11:09 – Why creativity requires boredom, silence, and space 00:12:36 – Finding joy through service to others 00:13:06 – There is never a perfect time to create 00:14:35 – Why your children also need to see you pursue what you love 00:15:14 – When Brandon's sons reached the age he stopped seeing his father 00:16:14 – Daydreaming as a creative superpower 00:17:38 – Asking his wife for the space to disappear creatively 00:18:37 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:20:24 – Making an album is like going out to sea 00:21:05 – Why albums still matter in an eight-second-attention world 00:22:16 – Songwriting as therapy 00:23:05 – Creating from feeling instead of analysis 00:24:13 – The story hidden behind every lyric 00:25:37 – Music as a transmission of emotion 00:26:33 – How songs help us process experiences we can't explain 00:27:21 – Why vulnerability makes music powerful 00:28:20 – The unique energetic fingerprint of every artist 00:29:27 – Darin discovers recordings of his late father 00:30:19 – Hearing his father's voice after losing his mother 00:31:14 – Grief, music, memory, and emotional release 00:32:26 – Why Brandon may have needed to make this album now 00:33:30 – Creativity as something Brandon did for himself 00:33:57 – Entering the creative flow state 00:35:27 – The moments that become permanently etched into our lives 00:36:18 – How music transcended Darin's parents' difficult history 00:36:57 – Sharing his father's voice with siblings who barely knew him 00:38:23 – The art you create becomes part of your children's inheritance 00:39:32 – Music, vulnerability, and legacy 00:40:27 – What Brandon's children will remember about making this album 00:41:37 – What Darin wishes he'd done differently before losing his mom 00:42:56 – The conversations that changed Darin's family before his mother's death 00:44:26 – Don't wait to repair the relationships that matter 00:45:08 – Take off the masks and tell people how you really feel 00:46:14 – How tiny unresolved conflicts become separation 00:47:13 – Breaking the roles we unconsciously play inside our families 00:48:12 – Why honesty is often hardest with the people closest to us 00:49:58 – Grief, siblings, and preparing relationships before loss 00:51:22 – Parenthood goes faster than you think 00:52:01 – What will actually matter when you look back? 00:53:32 – The truth about regret 00:54:31 – Turning past choices into awareness 00:55:32 – Darin on continuing to feel his parents after their deaths 00:56:21 – Looking back at the roads you didn't take 00:58:08 – Brandon's regret about smoking marijuana when he was young 00:59:17 – Turning regret into something useful 01:00:18 – Quitting marijuana and what Brandon wants his children to learn 01:00:42 – How people can hear Brandon's new music 01:01:08 – What happened to the traditional music business 01:02:18 – Why streaming changed the economics of being an artist 01:03:10 – Technology made music more democratic 01:04:04 – Why artists no longer need permission from the industry 01:04:51 – Social media's enormous influence on music today 01:05:35 – Adapting instead of complaining about a changing industry 01:05:59 – Brandon's strategy for sharing the meaning behind his songs 01:06:47 – Stop filtering yourself through other people's opinions 01:07:27 – The courage to say what you actually mean 01:08:06 – Teaching his children that creativity is a safe space 01:08:46 – Why music gives us permission to be completely vulnerable 01:09:38 – Teaching children to express what they're really feeling 01:10:26 – Brandon reflects on Darin's discipline and commitment 01:11:27 – Friendship, support, and walking the walk 01:12:25 – The beautiful insanity of raising twin boys 01:13:11 – Brandon's album, fatherhood, and final thoughts Thank You to Our Sponsors: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Community: Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Brandon Jenner: Stream the New Album: Full Circle Instagram: @brandonjenner Youtube: @BrandonJenner Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Showing up for the people you love doesn't require erasing the parts of yourself that make you who you are. Your children don't only need your time. They need to see your passion, your creativity, your vulnerability, and your willingness to express what is inside you. The art you make today may become part of what they carry when you're no longer here. So have the difficult conversation. Clear the resentment. Tell people you love them. Make the thing you're called to make. Stop filtering yourself through everyone else's opinions, because the most personal expression of who you are may ultimately become the greatest legacy you leave behind."

NYUMBA Radio: Sept 2026 w/ 40D

DT Radio Shows

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 120:00

NYUMBA Radio: Sept 2026 w/ 40D Show: NYUMBA RADIO Artist: MyDir Guest: NYUMBA Air Date: 4 September 2026 Genre: House / Deep Tech / Melodic House / Deep House / Tech House Nyumba Radio is a monthly Afro House and Afro Tech radio show built around deep listening, long-form journeys, and intentional curation. Guided by a monthly theme, each episode opens with a Nyumba-curated hour before transitioning into an uninterrupted 60-minute guest mix. A home for sound with meaning. Tracklist: WeAreiDyll Takeover - Bushman 1. ID - ID 2. ID - ID 3. ID - ID 4. Eddie ZAR - Emotional U-10 5. DJ NTK - Subira 7. DJ NTK - Unyamezelo 8. ID - ID 9. Bobosah - Maundu 10. Mr Norble Guy - Danja 11. Takue SBT - Epiphania 12. ID - ID Guestmix: 40D 1.⁠ ⁠MSHU, 40D & Zoe Kypri - Holding On 2.⁠ ⁠Ankhoi - After All / Roland Clark - I Get Deep (Acapella) 3.⁠ ⁠SOMMERS (UK) & REALLMS - Illuminate (Extended Mix) 4.⁠ ⁠Masšh - Bee 2 Bee [Madorasindahouse Records] / Dennis Ferrer - Touched The Sky (Acappella) 5.⁠ ⁠Super Flu, Peace Control, & Eric Reyes - 333 (Extended) 6.⁠ ⁠Ede & Re.You - Casa 7.⁠ ⁠UDOR, Argento Dust - Electric Feel 8.⁠ ⁠Culoe De Song - The Spiker (Manoo Club Remix) 9.⁠ ⁠Blue Method - Dangerous ft. Kat Abel (Extended Mix) 10.⁠ ⁠Oskido, Salima Chica, Argento Dust, Bun Xapa - Tiki Tiki 2.0 11.⁠ ⁠40D - Da Dome [Extended] Originally broadcast on Data Transmission Radio. Listen live and explore the archive: https://radio.datatransmission.co

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Black Friday Is Broken: AI Is About To Change Your Shopify Store Forever

Diverse Thinking Different Learning

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 24:12

Black Friday is broken. Shopify brands can no longer win by simply offering bigger discounts — the future winners will be the brands that AI can find, understand and recommend when customers are ready to buy.Black Friday and Cyber Weekend are changing. As customers increasingly use AI shopping assistants, personalised recommendations and new search experiences to discover products, Shopify brands need a new strategy to compete.In this episode, Nick breaks down how AI will transform ecommerce sales, why the old Black Friday playbook is becoming outdated and how smarter brands are using AI to improve discovery, create better offers and turn seasonal shoppers into long-term customers.You'll learn:How AI shopping assistants could change Black Friday and ecommerce discoveryWhy Shopify brands need to make their products easier for AI to understand and recommendHow AI can analyse customer behaviour and create personalised offersHow brands can use real-time data to improve ad creative and campaign performanceWhy the smartest Shopify brands use Black Friday as a customer acquisition opportunity, not just a discount eventHow to convert Black Friday shoppers into repeat customers after Cyber WeekendNick also shares five tools Shopify brands can use to prepare for the biggest shopping period of the year, covering AI-powered marketing, ecommerce SEO, conversion optimisation, inventory planning and fulfilment.In this episode:(0:00) - Why Black Friday is broken for Shopify brands(2:15) - The shift from traditional discounts to AI-driven personalization(5:42) - How AI agents will handle customer shopping in 2026(8:30) - Predictive inventory: Using AI to prevent stockouts(12:10) - The "Death of the Storefront" and the rise of headless commerce(15:45) - Building a brand that survives the AI revolution(19:20) - Actionable steps to prepare your Shopify store nowFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS.506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS.About Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is powered by Winning With Shopify, helping ecommerce brands grow through practical Shopify strategies, expert interviews and actionable advice.Spec Digital is a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.

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Ep. 267: When School Accommodations Aren't Enough: Why Neurodivergent Students Need Skill-Building Too

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 15:40

Dr. Wilson brings us another solo episode this time, opening up about how accommodations can make an enormous difference for students who learn and process information differently. Extended time, audiobooks, speech-to-text, movement breaks, preferential seating, and other means of support can truly reduce barriers and help students participate more successfully in school, but what happens when those supports improve performance but do very little to address the underlying skills a student still needs to develop? Dr. Wilson touches upon the distinction between accommodations, interventions, and modifications, focusing on what can happen when skill building is missing from a student's educational plan, and she explains why helping a child complete an assignment, produce more writing, or finish a test does not necessarily mean that the child is becoming a stronger reader, writer, or independent learner. Using examples involving dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and sensory differences, Dr. Wilson examines the problems with relying solely on accommodations and discusses several examples: audiobooks can provide access to grade-level material, but they don't teach decoding; typing and speech-to-text can make it easier to express ideas, but they don't automatically strengthen written organization or language formulation; extra time and assignment chunking can reduce pressure for students with ADHD, but they don't inherently teach planning, organization, or self-monitoring. The conversation also considers what happens as students get older. Dr. Wilson discusses the importance of pairing accommodations with evidence-based intervention and explicitly teaching skills which can gradually increase independence over time without treating support as something that should simply be removed or using skill development as an excuse to force neurodivergent students to mask. Technology adds another interesting layer to Dr. Wilson's lecture, particularly as calculators, speech-to-text, and AI can help compensate for difficulties almost instantly. Dr. Wilson asks listeners to consider an important distinction: Are we helping students perform better right now, or helping them become more capable over time? Show Notes: [0:48] - This episode covers how accommodations provide essential access but cannot replace interventions that actually build underlying skills. [3:30] - Without targeted intervention, accommodations may improve performance while still leaving the underlying difficulties without improvement. [5:54] - Hear how effective support pairs accommodations with skill building, particularly for students struggling with reading and written expression. [8:04] - Dr. Wilson points out that students with ADHD need explicit instruction in executive functioning skills and also accommodations that reduce those barriers. [11:23] - Accommodations should support growth rather than lower expectations. [14:11] - In closing, the ultimate goal is more independence, confidence, and long-term success, not just completing the next assignment. Links and Related Resources: Episode 237: Beyond Accommodations: How Neurodivergent Students Can Thrive in College with Eric Endlich, Ph.D Episode 246: Accommodations, Modifications, or Remediation? How to Know What Your Child Really Needs with Amy Cushner Episode 248: The Power of Early Intervention: How Neuroplasticity Shapes Young Brains with Dr. Viannae Nelkin Episode 261: When Helping Becomes Overhelping: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Build Independence with Dr. Tara Williams More Podcast Episodes Join Our Community: Substack

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4 Best Options To Pay For Long-Term Care, #321

Retire With Ryan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 21:52

Long-term care coverage is an essential, yet often misunderstood, aspect of retirement planning in the United States. Although many people will require some form of long-term care as they age, most are unprepared for the high costs and limited coverage options available. On the show this week, I'm debunking common myths like the notion that Medicare will fully cover all long-term care costs and taking a deep dive into the four main ways retirees can pay for these expenses. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... 00:00 Understanding the options for long-term care help 03:10 The difference between Medicare and Medicaid 05:07 Spouse asset protection options 09:15 Understanding hybrid policy benefits 13:24 Hybrid vs. traditional long-term care 19:25 Long-term care insurance application process Understanding Medicare's Limitations There is often a misconception that Medicare covers long-term care. In reality, it's split into two primary parts: Part A, which covers some costs for hospital stays, and Part B, which addresses preventative care such as doctor visits and certain procedures. While Medicare may pay for medically necessary hospital stays—such as those following an injury like a broken hip—it stops covering the costs when ongoing care is no longer deemed medically necessary. Extended or custodial care, where you need help with daily living activities but do not require intensive medical treatment, is not included under standard Medicare coverage. This leaves retirees exposed to significant out-of-pocket expenses once hospital-based care ends. The Four Main Options for Long-Term Care Coverage There are four primary payment strategies for long-term care. Each option has its benefits and limitations, and selecting the right one depends heavily on individual circumstances. 1. Medicaid Medicaid is a needs-based program designed for individuals with low income and limited assets. To qualify, applicants must pass specific income and asset thresholds, which, for single individuals, often means owning less than $2,000 in assets. Married couples have more leeway—the "community spouse" can usually retain a higher amount of assets and income. Medicaid planning may involve establishing a qualified income trust or transferring assets into an irrevocable trust. It is important to note that most states enforce a five-year look-back period for asset transfers, meaning that gifts or transfers must occur at least five years before the Medicaid application to be effective. 2. Self-Insuring Self-insuring is also an option, which involves setting aside personal assets, such as retirement savings or home equity, to pay for potential care needs. This method offers autonomy but carries risk, especially given the high and regionally variable costs of care. Depending on where you live, full-time nursing care can average over $15,000 per month, and home care or assisted living can still cost tens of thousands of dollars per year. Planning ahead is critical, particularly for couples, to ensure one spouse's care does not financially imperil the other. 3. Hybrid Long-Term Care Policies Hybrid long-term care insurance policies have emerged that combine life insurance with long-term care coverage. These products provide either long-term care benefits or a death benefit to your estate, ensuring that money paid into the policy is not "lost" if long-term care is never needed. Hybrid policies tend to offer flexible payout options and the potential for locked-in premiums, but they may provide less coverage per premium dollar when compared to traditional policies. 4. Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance Traditional long-term care insurance remains an option for those prioritizing higher benefit payouts. While these policies can stretch benefit pools further, they don't usually offer death benefits, and their premiums are not guaranteed—they can increase over time and may eventually become unaffordable. Underwriting is also stringent: many applicants over 70 are denied coverage, and certain medical conditions result in automatic disqualification. Making the Right Choice for You and Your Family You need to balance protecting personal assets, securing a spouse's future, and managing premium costs. Retirees should honestly assess their health, financial circumstances, and family situation. Consulting a financial advisor or insurance professional can help tailor a long-term care strategy that minimizes risk while supporting a comfortable and dignified retirement. Planning now, rather than later, ensures you are prepared for whatever the future may bring—and that you and your loved ones have peace of mind. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan

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Shills & Coolers S3 EP124

Casino Tears

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026

Shills & Coolers: On this week's episode - Paris, shills, coolers, loaded dice, center action, icing, titties, Hard Rock, Beau Rivage, nicotine and Ten Ton needs elevens. Call The Casino Tears Vent Line 229-NO SEVEN (667-3836) Now! Leave a message, ask a question or simply get something off your mind - We might even play it on air!! NEW EPISODES DROP WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS - Please visit our home page at casinotears.com for more info, merch, and host contacts Extended versions will also drop Tuesdays on Patreon - Don't miss out :) Email: noseven@casinotears.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CasinoTears YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasinoTears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casinotearspodcast X: https://x.com/CasinoTears Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/casinotears Pro Shop: https://www.casinotears.vegas/shop/

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$30,000 a Door: Dr. Alex Cartwright Brings Dead Hotels Back to Life

CTREIA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 45:48 Transcription Available

Most people hear hotel conversion and picture a novelty deal. Dr. Alex Cartwright built a company around it, and the reason is arbitrage that is not subtle. His firm buys hotels that have no future as hotels. Sometimes they are old and not worth remodeling. Sometimes they are newer but stuck in a crowded market as the least desirable option. Sometimes they just carry too much debt. Whatever the story, the test is the same: is the highest and best use of this building multifamily? When the answer is yes, the multifamily price is dramatically higher than the hotel price, and the conversion unlocks the difference. The Denver project makes it concrete. A 310-room Holiday Inn sat next to Stapleton Airport until Denver built a new airport further out and the demand driver moved. Eleven stories, an atrium lobby, a balcony on every room, three underground racquetball courts. Nobody is building that again in a neighborhood of three and four story garden style apartments. Alex bought it a little under $30,000 a door and is spending $40,000 to $45,000 a unit to convert it, against comparable apartments in the mid to upper $200s. In this episode: What an end-of-life hotel is, and the three things that decide whether he enters a market at all Why a hotel is already most of an apartment building: individual bathrooms, HVAC, front doors, parking, soundproofing Which rooms get combined, and why going all studios pencils best but still is not the answer Why the due diligence period runs several months instead of weeks, and why sellers grant it The Denver numbers: under $30,000 a door in, $40,000 to $45,000 a unit of renovation, roughly $90 a door all in Why an extended stay hotel converts for $10,000 to $15,000 a room instead How lenders underwrite the deal off stabilized value, the same way they underwrite a flip off ARV What cities are actually afraid of when you ask for the rezone, and the conversation that gets them to yes The rent-burden math: more than half of rent-burdened Americans earn $45,000 to $75,000 a year Cutting a resident's housing cost by 35 to 40% without a dollar of taxpayer money Plus the Final Five, a poem called The Man in the Glass, and why you should always be looking for your next mentor. About Dr. Alex Cartwright Dr. Alex Cartwright is the founder of HotelSHIFT Capital, based in Providence, Rhode Island, which acquires end-of-life hotels and converts them to multifamily housing. He spent ten years as an economics professor before moving to the operating side. Connect with Alex: hotelshift.capital. He writes the mailing list himself. This week's book: How Elon Musk Thinks. He also recommended the economics blog Marginal Revolution and the All-In podcast. Chapters 00:00 The rent-burdened middle: $45k to $75k a year 00:35 Welcome to Real Estate Underground 01:21 On location in Rhode Island 01:37 Meet Dr. Alex Cartwright of HotelSHIFT Capital 02:02 We are not in the hotel business 02:23 What an end-of-life hotel is 02:46 The arbitrage: hotel price versus multifamily price 03:04 Fundamentally we're in the apartment business 03:20 The buy box, part one: rent level 04:20 Part two: density and smaller units people accept 04:55 Part three: the regulatory environment 05:15 Why a hotel is already most of an apartment building 06:01 Floor plans: what gets combined and what does not 06:56 Why all studios pencils best and still isn't the answer 08:02 Ed on churn and sticky tenants at the best price in the market 09:05 Sponsor break 10:01 Vertical management or third party 10:41 Hold period, and where Opportunity Zones fit 11:08 The 24 to 36 month renovate-and-lease-up plan 11:18 Refinance and return roughly 100% of capital 12:00 Why due diligence runs months instead of weeks 12:43 The Denver deal: a 310-room Holiday Inn 13:27 Why hotels break down above 200 rooms 13:38 The airport that closed and took the demand with it 14:13 Bought a little under $30,000 a door 14:29 Six months of due diligence and Denver's energy codes 14:48 Adaptive reuse and why the architect comes in early 15:24 Construction cost: the more vertical, the more expensive 15:52 Eleven stories, an atrium, a balcony on every room 16:25 $40,000 to $45,000 a unit, and what that buys 16:44 Putting a kitchen in every room 17:08 An 18-month budget they expect to beat 17:27 Extended stay hotels convert for $10,000 to $15,000 a room 18:39 About $90 a door all in against low $200s 19:37 A-class amenities at a B-plus rent 20:16 How he finds these projects, and why there are more than he can buy 20:39 Why multifamily always deserves a remodel and hotels do not 21:21 The flag treadmill: a new brand every few years 22:24 Fewer hotel buyers, fewer hotel lenders, better deals 23:00 What changed after COVID 23:39 How lenders underwrite it, the same way they underwrite ARV 24:13 Rezoned before closing, so it's multifamily that needs work 24:35 What cities are actually afraid of 25:07 Not capital-A affordable housing 25:44 Who really lives in a $50 a night hotel 26:30 The conversation that gets a city to yes 27:34 The Final Five 27:46 Purpose: ten years teaching economics, and what changed 29:27 What rent burdened means 30:07 More than half earn $45,000 to $75,000 31:32 Cutting a resident's rent by 35 to 40% with no taxpayer money 32:32 Best advice: always be looking for your next mentor 33:57 Ed on Mike Godman and the 19 ways he was screwing up 36:24 The decision he wants back: firing too slowly 37:53 Why the person you fire is often relieved 38:47 The bookshelf, and what he's reading now 39:21 How Elon Musk Thinks 40:38 Marginal Revolution and the All-In podcast 41:01 How he defines success 41:55 The Man in the Glass 42:28 Cars, and the Harvard Classics 44:42 Where to find Alex 45:32 Outro Real Estate Underground Hosted by Ed Mathews of Clark St Capital. New episodes every Tuesday. clarkst.com/podcast Elevista - Speed as a Service™Elevista Connect is the first AI-powered lead conversion system built for real estate investors.

Map Your Days & Build Wellbeing – Matt Bloom

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 33:43

Catch up to your money. It’s often ready for retirement before you are. _________________________ What helps wellbeing endure as our lives change? Matt Bloom has spent much of his career studying human flourishing. In this conversation, he brings his insights into retirement and combines it with lessons from his own transition from professor to writer, volunteer and what he calls a “wise elder.” We discuss why wellbeing is built through small daily practices, how adopting a new identity can change your behavior, why many need to become more intentional about friendship after leaving work, and how volunteering and shared-interest communities can create both connection and meaning. Matt also explains how older adults can become “guardians and shepherds” of relationships and shares Map Your Days, a simple practice that takes five minutes a night and that, in 27 years of teaching MBAs and executives, he says has never failed to teach someone something they didn’t know about their own life. Matt Bloom joins us from Colorado. ________________________ Bio Matt Bloom is the author of Lasting Wellbeing: Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy. He is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and emeritus professor of management at the University of Notre Dame. Bloom holds advanced degrees in psychology from Cornell University (PhD) and the University of Kansas (MA), and is an award-winning teacher who earned top honors for courses he taught to undergraduates, MBA students, and corporate executives. At Notre Dame, Matt taught classes on innovation and design thinking, organizational change and leadership. As a professor in the Mendoza College of Business, Matt studied well-being for nearly three decades where he led the WorkWell research project. Initially, he and his team of ten researchers focused on the well-being of people in the helping and healing professions: international aid workers, global health professionals, educators, clergy and ministry workers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, among others. He later broadened his focus to include both well-being at work and in life more generally. The team also launched a first-of-its-kind mobile application to capture daily experiences from several hundred research subjects. Prior to becoming a professor, Matt was a financial advisor at Shearson Lehman Hutton, a consultant at Arthur Young, a psychiatric orderly at The Kansas Institute, and a paramedic for the Douglas County (KS) Emergency Medical Service. Some of Matt’s favorite wise well-being practices: Extended backcountry hiking (5+ days). And, yes, there are no showers or bathrooms Baking hearth bread using natural leavens, mild sourdough starters Scuba diving on coral reefs and wrecks in the Caribbean Catch-and-release fly fishing on small mountain streams Poetry reading using a process he adapted from lectio divina Reading novels. Among his favorite authors are Marilynne Robinson, Richard Ford, Richard Rosso and Abraham Verghese _________________________ For More on Matt Bloom Lasting Wellbeing: Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy Website Ritual app: Download for iOS or Android, or start at ritual.io. _________________________ More Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Love How to Flourish…in Retirement – Daniel Coyle Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You – Teresa Amabile The Good Life – Marc Schulz, PhD _________________________ Wise Quotes On the Value of Small Steps “Our wellbeing rises and falls mostly as a result of little things that we do day by day…We live our values mostly in the little things that we do.” On Relationships “Quality matters more than quantity.” On Elderhood “We can really be the guardians and shepherds of family relationships.” _______________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. _________________________

How I Built a £1M Ecommerce Brand and Sold It - Shopify Growth Stories, with PPC & SEO

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 36:29

Most ecommerce brands are built on traffic they don't own. This founder changed that — and it helped him build and sell a £1M Shopify brand.Jayden Clark built Woodlark Garden Luxury into a seven-figure ecommerce business before selling it for £515,000. But the business started in a vulnerable position - with 95% of revenue coming from Google Ads and very little organic traffic.In this episode, Jayden reveals how he moved away from relying purely on paid acquisition, built a scalable SEO strategy, increased organic revenue and created a more valuable ecommerce business that became attractive to buyers.Jayden also shares lessons from his latest ecommerce venture, Camper Nation, which generated £500k in organic revenue in its first 18 months, and explains why building owned traffic can become one of the biggest advantages for Shopify brands.You'll learn:Why relying too heavily on Google Ads can make your Shopify business vulnerableHow SEO helped transform a paid traffic business into a valuable ecommerce assetWhy chasing competitive keywords is often the wrong SEO strategy for growing brandsHow building topical authority can generate thousands of organic visitorsHow long-tail SEO helped capture high-intent customers ready to buyWhy organic traffic can increase the value and saleability of an ecommerce businessHow Jayden uses SEO strategies across multiple ecommerce brandsIn This Episode(00:00) The Problem With Relying on Paid Ads(01:15) Why 10% Margins Were Too Risky(03:44) Building a 50/50 SEO & Paid Ads Strategy(05:04) Finding High-Intent Ecommerce Keywords(08:02) Turning Winning Ad Keywords Into SEO Traffic(11:13) Matching Search Intent to the Customer Journey(15:49) Selling the Ecommerce Business(17:08) Why Organic Traffic Increased Business Value(19:49) Cross-Selling & Increasing Customer Value(21:48) Turning Ecommerce Traffic Into Leads(26:04) The Metric That Predicts Future Sales(29:16) How Smaller Ecommerce Brands Can Win SEO(31:55) A Low-Cost Ecommerce Backlink Strategy(35:37) Final ThoughtsWe also discuss how Jayden built industry authority, created content that converted visitors into customers and used SEO as a competitive advantage rather than just a traffic channel.Learn more from Jayden:Woodlark Garden Luxury: https://woodlarkgardenluxury.co.uk/Camper Nation: https://campernation.co.uk/Kiln Crafts: https://kilncrafts.co.uk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaydenClarkHTEFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS15.506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS.About Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is powered by Spec Digital, a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.

V/H/S (2012)

The Chainsaw Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 118:14

This week AK and Laura are covering the found footage horror anthology that is V/H/S!! (2012)New video episodes drop EVERY MONDAY at 12pm Eastern on YouTube! (or 5AM if you want to listen wherever you get your podcasts)The EXTENDED version of each episode will be on our brand new Patreon! Members also get early episodes each week, bonus videos & more!https://www.patreon.com/chainsawgirlspodWe have our very first Chainsaw Girls t-shirt available!! Thank you for your support!https://www.demonxbunny.com/product/chainsaw-girls-t-shirt/Follow us on our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsawgirlspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chainsawgirlspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 3am Wake Up - Getting Back to Sleep When Anxiety Wakes You

Calming Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 10:43

Waking Up at 3am — Anxiety Relief to Get You Back to Sleep | Extended Exhale Breathing Waking up at 3am with anxiety is one of the loneliest experiences there is — your eyes open on their own, your heart is faster than it should be for someone lying perfectly still, and your mind has already found the one unfinished thought it saved up especially for now. This 10-minute guided meditation is built for exactly that hour. Martin explains why it happens: there is a small, ordinary rise in cortisol in the early hours meant to get your body ready for morning, and when you're anxious that rise arrives a little louder and wakes you. It isn't a warning. It isn't a sign. It's chemistry arriving early. From there the session uses extended exhale breathing — a gentle breath in, a brief pause, and an out-breath always longer than the in — because breathing out directly, mechanically slows your heart rate. It's the simplest somatic tool there is, and the one that works best lying down in the dark, when you don't want to count hard or hold anything. A warm light at the centre of the chest, gentle affirmations for sleep anxiety and insomnia relief, and three practical caring tips follow. If you drift off partway through, that's the point — let the voice fade. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. ⏱️ Time Chapters * 00:00 – Cold open: awake at three in the morning* 00:39 – Why you wake: the early-hours cortisol rise* 01:23 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin* 01:39 – Anchored: the nightlight and offline sleep sessions* 02:24 – Settling: letting the pillow take the weight* 03:36 – Extended exhale breathing: the science* 04:17 – Guided rounds: longer out than in* 05:37 – A warm light at the centre of your chest* 06:08 – Tonight's gentle affirmations* 08:19 – Drifting off, or coming gently back* 09:01 – Your three daily caring tips* 09:43 – Closing thoughts and sign-off

GTA 6 Extended Look First Impressions

Grand Theft Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 30:58

We share our first impressions of the GTA 6 Extended look. #gta #gtapodcast #podcast #gtandtheftauto #newpodcast #newepisode #vicecity #gta6 #libertycity #rockstargames #grandtheftautopodcast #applepodcast @rockstargames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Curtis: Break Your Programming, Change Your Identity & Become the Possibility

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 64:28

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't your circumstances, your past, or your limitations, but the identity you've been programmed to believe is you? In this powerful conversation, Darin sits down with health entrepreneur, coach, and author Jim Curtis to explore what it really takes to release the past, reclaim personal responsibility, and consciously become a new version of yourself. After developing a spinal cord lesion at just 19 that eventually left him unable to walk, Jim spent years searching everywhere from major medical institutions to shamans, healers, hypnosis, and spiritual teachers for someone who could fix him. Eventually, his search brought him back to himself. Jim shares the framework behind his new book, The Book of Possibility: Release, Align, Become. Together, he and Darin unpack how childhood programming becomes adult identity, why awareness is the first step toward freedom, how resentment keeps us attached to old versions of ourselves, and why changing your life often requires having the courage to become someone your current identity doesn't yet recognize. They also explore the dangers of outsourcing your spiritual growth, psychedelics as tools rather than destinations, radical responsibility, forgiveness, purpose, human connection, and why the coming age of AI and automation may make genuine face-to-face connection more important than ever. Ultimately, this is a conversation about possibility: not waiting for someone to save you, but realizing that you are the possibility you've been searching for. What You'll Learn Why Jim believes you need to become your own guru instead of constantly searching for someone to fix you How a spinal cord lesion at 19 completely changed the trajectory of Jim's life Why pain and suffering can become gateways to transformation How childhood experiences and subconscious programming shape adult identity Jim's Release, Align, Become framework for creating lasting change Why forgiveness can free you without requiring reconciliation How radical responsibility breaks the victim-villain dynamic Why changing your identity can feel terrifying even when your current life is making you miserable The difference between using psychedelics as transformational tools and using them to escape Why human connection, purpose, curiosity, and presence may become increasingly valuable in an automated world Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: MycoDog 00:02:01 – Meet Jim Curtis and The Book of Possibility 00:04:00 – What if you are the possibility? 00:05:17 – Why people stop themselves from dreaming 00:05:50 – Stop outsourcing your spiritual growth 00:07:05 – No one is coming to save you 00:08:28 – Ego, shadow work, and creating space to choose 00:09:10 – Why you should question the guru 00:10:11 – Ram Dass and the reality of being human 00:11:15 – Darin's first experience with ayahuasca 00:12:17 – Psychedelics can open the door, but then what? 00:13:02 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:14:57 – Psychedelics, ibogaine, and bringing the lessons back to life 00:16:48 – Powerful tools aren't meant to become an escape 00:17:13 – Hypno-meditation and changing yourself from within 00:18:23 – Why Jim wouldn't take away your pain 00:19:09 – Jim's beliefs about trauma, illness, and healing 00:20:05 – The spinal cord lesion that changed Jim's life 00:20:55 – Losing his ability to walk and searching the world for healing 00:21:44 – Discovering hypnosis, meditation, and altered states 00:22:39 – Meeting Dr. Brian Weiss and experiencing past-life regression 00:23:11 – Wall Street, WebMD, and walking away from the wrong identity 00:24:10 – Jim's health collapses again 00:25:25 – The wake-up call that completely changed his future 00:26:02 – How radically changing your identity changes your life 00:27:31 – The Release, Align, Become method 00:28:12 – How childhood programming becomes adult identity 00:29:01 – You have to see the cage before you can escape it 00:29:24 – Forgiveness as a tool for releasing the past 00:30:02 – Escaping the cage of resentment 00:30:57 – Are adults still reacting from their eight-year-old selves? 00:31:25 – You are not your thoughts, emotions, or identity 00:32:05 – Why becoming someone new feels terrifying 00:33:24 – On the other side of pain is possibility 00:35:10 – Darin takes responsibility for the end of his marriage 00:37:14 – Breaking the villain-victim dynamic 00:38:01 – The small conversations that create enormous change 00:39:12 – Releasing the old self 00:39:44 – Aligning with what you actually want 00:40:30 – Who must you become to create that life? 00:41:15 – Creating and embodying a new identity 00:41:54 – Why healthy choices become acts of self-honor 00:42:37 – Building health into your identity instead of obsessing over it 00:44:07 – Expanding your consciousness and seeing new possibilities 00:45:26 – Reprogramming the brain through Jim's book and hypno-meditations 00:46:10 – What happens when possibilities start opening 00:46:51 – The possibility isn't outside you. It's you. 00:47:52 – Breaking your personal Matrix 00:48:39 – Your mind finds what you're looking for 00:49:23 – Why giving more can create greater fulfillment 00:49:51 – AI, social media, and the return to human connection 00:51:26 – Loneliness and our need to reconnect 00:52:17 – How one interaction with a stranger can change your day 00:53:26 – The simple human connection challenge 00:55:38 – What automation takes away from everyday life 00:56:04 – Alec Baldwin, celebrity, trauma, and humanity 00:58:00 – The hilarious Jim Curtis mistaken-identity story 00:59:15 – Staying kind when notoriety arrives 01:00:14 – Purpose is the only thing that lasts 01:00:34 – Darin on losing his first docuseries and part of his identity 01:01:25 – Turning loss into a new mission 01:03:08 – The Book of Possibility and taking control of your life 01:03:38 – Creating something from love instead of outcomes 01:04:06 – Final thoughts Thank You to Our Sponsors: MycoDog: Go to mycodog.com/ and use code SUPERLIFE for 15% off your order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. Join the SuperLife Community: Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Jim Curtis: Website: jimcurtiscoaching.com Instagram: @jimcurtis1 Buy His New Book: The Book of Possibility Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "There are unlimited possibilities, but the possibility is you. You don't have to spend your entire life searching for the next guru, healer, relationship, achievement, or external thing that will finally make you whole. Become aware of the programming you absorbed, release the identity that no longer serves you, align with what you actually want, and start becoming the person capable of living it. The moment you stop waiting to be saved and recognize that you are the source, possibility stops being something somewhere in the future. It becomes who you are."

525. I'm In Your Head

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 58:40

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#426 - Outlawed Round Up 8.26.26 LunarTick? | Friends Of Abe

Grimerica Outlawed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 54:17

A wide-ranging roundup of politics, media narratives, technology, and culture. The conversation moves from Canadian trade tensions and political strategy to Hollywood networks, energy infrastructure, feminism debates, COVID-related patents, and UFO disclosure. To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed Key Topics Canadian trade conflict and political strategy The hosts discuss Trump's statements about Canada, tariffs, and trade imbalance. They react to claims about Canada's economic dependence and political alignment with global institutions. Unexpected stories in the news A Canadian grocery store's temporary display of American wine sparks a discussion about patriotism and media coverage. They also break down a pipeline-related incident in Wisconsin and speculate on the broader implications. Global finance, banking, and influence The conversation shifts into theories about financial networks, money laundering, and international pressure on Canada and Europe. They discuss Mark Carney, banking power, and the role of economic warfare. Hollywood and "Friends of Abe" The hosts touch on Hollywood's internal networks and social signaling, including the "Friends of Bill" reference. They discuss how gatekeeping works across media and entertainment. The Lindsay Clancy case and feminism A long discussion follows about women, social roles, accountability, and cultural fallout. The hosts respond to commentary around the case and broader arguments about feminism and social breakdown. COVID-era systems and patents They examine a patent related to prioritizing treatments, vaccinations, and activities during an infectious disease outbreak. The discussion turns to public distrust, misinformation, and how much can be verified. UFOs, disclosure, and science The episode closes with talk of disclosure, remote viewing, interdimensional travel, and government science innovation. They also mention documentaries, Trump, and broader questions about what may be coming next. Takeaway This episode blends political commentary, media critique, and speculative analysis into a fast-moving roundup that aims to connect headlines to larger cultural and institutional patterns. 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Dolly Parton, Aaron Rodgers' Surveillance Cameras & The Most Unhinged Sports Stories of the Week - Episode 625

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 62:01

THIS WEEK ON THE BALLER LIFESTYLE PODCAST THE COLLEGE ROOMMATE FROM HELL Brian and Ed open the show with college memories, including Ed's son's upcoming move to college and Brian's legendary freshman-year roommate experience. Brian tells the story of being assigned to a mysterious older student named Scott Andrews, who was already a senior when Brian arrived as a freshman. There was a CD player, a tube television, floppy disks, computer labs, and absolutely no chance Brian was getting access to his roommate's password-protected computer. It's a perfect reminder of just how different college life was in the 1990s. RIP: A VERY TOUGH WEEK Ed brings the guys a particularly heavy list of people who passed away. Among the names discussed: Christian Stiles Dolly Parton Hayden Panettiere Frank Beard of ZZ Top Shelley Fabares James Liu Butch Husky Christy Carlson Romano Bill Rasmussen, ESPN co-founder Nancy Kissinger Lucy Davis of the British The Office The guys spend significant time remembering Dolly Parton, celebrating her extraordinary songwriting career, philanthropy, personality and cultural impact. They also discuss the songwriting history behind “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene,” including the incredible fact that Dolly wrote both songs on the same day. THE DOLLY PARTON APPRECIATION SEGMENT Brian and Ed make it clear: Dolly Parton was more than a country music star. They discuss her songwriting, business success, generosity and the countless stories of her helping people without making a big production out of it. Dolly's impact on music, entertainment and philanthropy gets the full Baller Lifestyle treatment. THE BRITISH OFFICE VS. YELLOWSTONE The guys revisit one of television's eternal debates: how can anyone possibly put Yellowstone ahead of the British version of The Office? Brian and Ed praise the short, tightly constructed run of the British series while mocking the sprawling world of Yellowstone and its endless discussions about land, trucks and ranching. ️ CALLAWAY'S VERY BAD GOLF COMMERCIAL Callaway finds itself apologizing after an advertisement showed a woman being pushed to the ground when she reached for a man's golf club. Brian and Ed try to figure out how something like this gets through the enormous number of people who presumably approve advertising before it gets released. The verdict: maybe don't make the joke where the punchline is literally throwing a woman to the ground. AARON RODGERS AND THE FLOCK CAMERAS One of the biggest stories of the episode: Aaron Rodgers reportedly contributed money toward license-plate reader cameras in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Brian and Ed go deep on the implications of mass surveillance, police technology and the argument that tools introduced for one purpose can eventually be used for something much broader. The discussion turns into a larger rant about cameras seemingly being everywhere — except when people actually need them. STEPHEN A. SMITH, ESPN & THE HOT-TAKE ECONOMY Brian and Ed discuss Stephen A. Smith, ESPN personalities and the modern sports-media ecosystem. They question the value of manufactured controversy and compare sports television's hot-take culture to other forms of opinion-based media. Colin Cowherd, Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith all enter the conversation. THE 49ERS OWNER'S VERY STRANGE $140 STORY San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York becomes the subject of one of the strangest stories in the episode after reportedly being involved in an incident surrounding a $140 sexual encounter in Ohio. Brian and Ed can't understand why a billionaire NFL owner wouldn't simply use the advantages that come with being a billionaire NFL owner. ALLEGED RANGERS PROSPECT HAZING The guys discuss disturbing allegations involving Texas Rangers prospects in the Dominican Republic. The conversation centers on alleged sexual hazing involving underage players and the serious consequences surrounding the accusations. What supposedly happened gets increasingly unbelievable as Brian and Ed attempt to understand how anyone could possibly think this qualifies as "hazing." NORMAN POWELL'S HONEST NBA ASSESSMENT Norman Powell gives perhaps the most refreshingly honest answer imaginable when asked about his new team's prospects: They could be really good. They could also be really bad. Brian and Ed respect the honesty. LISTENER EMAILS HOW FUCKING RICH IS TED McGINLEY? The guys investigate the career and estimated wealth of Ted McGinley, known for roles including: Happy Days Married... with Children The Love Boat Shrinking Brian and Ed discuss the infamous "show killer" reputation that followed McGinley, his modeling career, his USC water polo background and his longtime Newport Beach real estate. OGRE VS. MEAT The eternal question: Ogre or Meat? Brian and Ed revisit Revenge of the Nerds and Porky's and attempt to determine which character wins the highly scientific Baller Lifestyle comparison. THE PORNOGRAPHIC PEEP-HOLE QUESTION A listener asks what would happen if the notorious shower peeping scene from Porky's occurred today. The guys discuss the infamous scene involving the school's shower and the consequences that would come with recreating it in modern times. FANTASY FOOTBALL OWNERS VS. KYLE SHANAHAN A listener wants Brian and Ed to conduct a welfare check on anyone who spent enormous amounts of money on fantasy football only to discover that Christian McCaffrey is dealing with an injury. The guys discuss the perennial fantasy-football frustration of preseason injury information and whether coaches should be required to provide more transparency. Spoiler: fantasy football is not real life. PATREON BONUS SEGMENT NON-SPORTS SEGMENTS The regular episode wraps, but Patreon subscribers get more. FORTUNE TELLERS Brian and Ed question how fortune tellers continue to operate, particularly when their businesses seem to occupy surprisingly nice houses. ‍ SOPHIE RAIN HELPS TEACHERS The guys discuss Sophie Rain's decision to help teachers after a Florida political candidate proposed a tax on pornography to fund schools. Rather than simply complaining, Rain reportedly stepped up and spent significant money helping teachers purchase classroom supplies. THE PENN STATE FRATERNITY COCAINE RING A bizarre story involving a Penn State fraternity, cocaine distribution and pledges leads to a discussion about college drug dealing, Venmo, cash, the dark web and the general stupidity required to run a criminal enterprise using your real name. ONLYFANS AND THE "STEPBROTHER" PREGNANCY STORY Brian and Ed discuss a bizarre OnlyFans-related story involving a woman claiming to be pregnant by her real-life stepbrother. The guys attempt to determine whether we're witnessing real-life chaos or simply the ultimate marketing strategy. THE RETURN OF LISA BIZZLE A deep-cut Baller Lifestyle Podcast callback resurfaces involving longtime friend of the show Lisa Bizzle. The guys remember the infamous story involving an unusual offer for videos of Lisa using the bathroom. They also discover that Lisa has moved into the ceramics business, prompting a call for her return to the podcast. SUge KNIGHT, TUPAC & THE ASHES STORY Suge Knight reportedly claimed that Tupac Shakur's ashes were rolled into blunts and smoked by his family and friends. Brian and Ed are skeptical. They discuss the logic — or lack thereof — behind smoking something that has already been burned. The conversation also turns toward the continuing legal proceedings surrounding Tupac's murder. TARGET'S CONTROVERSIAL CLOWN COSTUME The guys close out the Patreon show discussing a children's Halloween costume from Target that sparked controversy because of its resemblance to racist Jim Crow imagery. Brian and Ed question how such a product makes it through the design, marketing and approval process. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Brian's 1994 college roommate nightmare The Baller Lifestyle RIP segment The guys celebrate Dolly Parton's incredible life and career The Office vs. Yellowstone Callaway's disastrous golf commercial Aaron Rodgers and police surveillance cameras The modern sports-media hot-take machine Jed York's bizarre $140 incident Alleged Texas Rangers prospect hazing Norman Powell's brutally honest NBA prediction How rich is Ted McGinley? Ogre vs. Meat Fantasy football owners demand justice Sophie Rain helps teachers The Penn State fraternity cocaine ring OnlyFans reaches a new level of family dysfunction The return of the Lisa Bizzle story Suge Knight's Tupac ashes claim Target's controversial clown costume PATREON Want even more Baller Lifestyle? Support the show on Patreon for: Weekly bonus episodes Extended conversations Bonus Bri, Brian's solo show Additional non-sports stories Extra content every week Support the show and get access to the bonus content. 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The Road Less Traveled S3 EP123

Casino Tears

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 18:26

The Road Less Traveled: On this week's episode - high points, passing the dice, dominant hard ways, Palms, Paris, Aria, Robert Frost, don't ferrets, 3M, and Ed says we're all weak. Call The Casino Tears Vent Line 229-NO SEVEN (667-3836) Now! Leave a message, ask a question or simply get something off your mind - We might even play it on air!! NEW EPISODES DROP WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS - Please visit our home page at casinotears.com for more info, merch, and host contacts Extended versions will also drop Tuesdays on Patreon - Don't miss out :) Email: noseven@casinotears.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CasinoTears YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasinoTears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casinotearspodcast X: https://x.com/CasinoTears Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/casinotears Pro Shop: https://www.casinotears.vegas/shop/

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Google Ads for Shopify: Why Your Costs Are Rising and What Still Works

The History of Egypt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 25:59

Most Shopify brands use Google Ads to drive sales. The fastest-growing brands use it to build a DTC brand.Google Ads has become one of the most powerful ways for ecommerce brands to find new customers - but many Shopify stores are still optimising for short-term ROAS instead of long-term growth.In this episode, Nick explains why most Shopify brands get Google Ads wrong and how successful DTC brands use paid search, Shopping ads and customer data to build a scalable acquisition engine. Want some help with profitably scaling your Google Ads? Reach out to Nick's agency: team@spec.digital You'll learn:Why chasing ROAS alone can limit Shopify growthThe difference between buying clicks and building customersHow Google Shopping acts as your digital storefrontWhy product feeds, creative and offers matter more than everHow leading brands measure profitable customer acquisitionWhy Google Ads and retention need to work togetherNick also shares the biggest mistakes Shopify brands make with Google Ads, why better data leads to better automation and how to build a paid acquisition strategy designed for long-term brand growth.In this episode:(00:00 Why Good ROAS Doesn't Always Mean Profit(01:14) Stop Using Google Ads Just to Generate Sales(03:00) ROAS vs Customer Lifetime Value(05:12) The Snowball Effect of Repeat Customers(06:31) The 4 Metrics Shopify Brands Should Track(08:02) Fix Your Google Shopping Customer Journey(11:59) Why Product Feeds Matter So Much(14:04) How to Set a Profitable Google Ads Target(16:09) How to Increase Repeat Purchases & LTV(20:00) How AI Is Changing Google Ads(22:14) 5 Things Scaling Brands Do Differently(25:09) The Key to Profitable Google Ads ScalingFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS15.506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS.About Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is powered by Spec Digital, a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.

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241: Annihilation of the Wicked

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 30:45

Merneptah's Nubian War, the Book of Caverns, and his Legacy. The later years of Merneptah's reign were eventful. Just as the Libu war wound down, another conflict started in Nubia. Shortly after, there may have been some disruptions or reshuffling in the government. We also get a new religious text known as the "Book of Caverns." Finally, we follow Merneptah's passing and his legacy. Extended version (49m) available on Patreon. Music: Keith Zizza, Luke Chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 191: Ask Me Anything with Mark Steel

What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 58:48

In this special episode, Mark sets out to answer some questions from his patreon supporters and rant about the state of the world. From harrowing festival flashbacks to the sheer madness of modern politics, Mark covers it all before his laptop battery inevitably gives out. For your chance to ask Mark questions in his next Ask Me Anything session PLUS Ad-free episodes, Extended cuts, Early access & bonus content go to: ⁠www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod⁠ For media, press & guest enquiries please email ⁠mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk⁠ Follow What The F*** Is Going On? @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Re-Animator (1985)

The Chainsaw Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 94:29

What do you get when you combine dark humor, over-the-top gory practical effects, and a scientist who discovers a formula that can bring back the dead by reanimating their tissue? You get RE-ANIMATOR! (1985) Strap in and strap on for this one!New video episodes drop EVERY MONDAY at 12pm Eastern on YouTube! (or 5AM if you want to listen wherever you get your podcasts)The EXTENDED version of each episode will be on our brand new Patreon! Members also get early episodes each week, bonus videos & more!https://www.patreon.com/chainsawgirlspodWe have our very first Chainsaw Girls t-shirt available!! Thank you for your support!https://www.demonxbunny.com/product/chainsaw-girls-t-shirt/Follow us on our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsawgirlspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chainsawgirlspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bruce Lipton: How to Reprogram Your Mind, Biology & Future

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 86:59

What if your genes aren't controlling your destiny nearly as much as you've been taught to believe? And what if many of the patterns shaping your health, relationships, behavior, and perception of the world were programmed into you before you were even consciously aware of them? In this powerful conversation, Darin sits down with stem cell biologist and bestselling author Dr. Bruce Lipton to explore his theories around epigenetics, subconscious programming, consciousness, stress, evolution, and the mind-body connection. Bruce also opens up about his experience with tongue cancer and how it forced him to confront the very ideas about biology and belief that he had spent decades teaching. Together, they explore Bruce's claim that we spend as much as 95% of our lives operating through subconscious programs, many of which were downloaded during early childhood. Bruce explains why he believes our perception of the environment influences biology, why taking responsibility for unconscious patterns is essential to reclaiming personal power, and how those programs can be rewritten. The conversation expands beyond individual health into humanity itself, challenging the cultural story of "survival of the fittest" and exploring cooperation, community, consciousness, spirituality, environmental collapse, and why Bruce believes the upheaval we're experiencing may actually represent an evolutionary turning point. What You'll Learn How Bruce's experience with tongue cancer challenged him to apply his own teachings Why Bruce believes subconscious programming controls much of our everyday behavior How childhood experiences may become unconscious programs that follow us into adulthood Why falling in love can temporarily interrupt subconscious programming Bruce's explanation of epigenetics and why he rejects genetic determinism Why taking responsibility for your unconscious patterns can help you reclaim your power How stress, belief, and perception interact within Bruce's model of health and disease Why Bruce challenges the cultural interpretation of "survival of the fittest" How cooperation, community, and harmony fit into his theory of human evolution Why Bruce believes changing collective consciousness begins with individuals living differently Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: Miko Dog 00:02:00 – Introducing Dr. Bruce Lipton 00:03:33 – Bruce's personal experience with tongue cancer 00:04:21 – Why his diagnosis brought decades of research to the forefront 00:05:23 – Bruce's belief that cancer is a symptom, not the underlying problem 00:06:23 – Why Bruce believes this message matters right now 00:07:25 – The biological imperative and humanity's drive to survive 00:08:22 – You are not a victim of your genetics 00:10:15 – Are 95% of our lives controlled by subconscious programming? 00:11:13 – How your subconscious takes over when you're thinking 00:12:46 – Why Bruce calls The Matrix a documentary 00:13:04 – Falling in love and escaping subconscious programming 00:14:27 – How to stay in the "honeymoon effect" 00:15:20 – Why the brain functions like a programmable computer 00:16:12 – The first seven years and the theta state 00:17:09 – How children download behavior from parents and community 00:18:08 – Bruce's childhood programming and failed relationships 00:18:39 – Rewriting his programming and finding lasting love 00:19:11 – Are you living your life or living your program? 00:20:11 – Your life as a reflection of subconscious beliefs 00:21:09 – Sponsor: Bite 00:23:24 – Why working harder doesn't necessarily change the program 00:23:55 – Bruce's claims about programming, stress, and disease 00:25:25 – Money, career, relationships, and the programs underneath them 00:26:18 – Why blaming others keeps you powerless 00:27:14 – Taking 100% responsibility for your life 00:28:18 – Hard experiences as opportunities to reorient your life 00:29:19 – Why victimhood means giving away your power 00:29:54 – How childhood can program our relationship with doctors and healing 00:31:14 – How beliefs can shape our perception of reality 00:32:04 – The centuries-old understanding of childhood programming 00:33:03 – How modern technology intensifies programming 00:34:03 – Challenging genetic determinism 00:34:31 – Genes as blueprints and the mind as architect 00:35:03 – Bruce's explanation of epigenetics 00:35:40 – Why Bruce compares the cell membrane to a computer chip 00:37:08 – Taking your power back 00:37:32 – How consumer culture programs desire 00:39:15 – Cooperation versus Darwinian competition 00:39:49 – When did life become a struggle? 00:41:28 – Rethinking "survival of the fittest" 00:42:30 – Resources, consumption, and the planetary pie 00:44:05 – Corporations and the economics of competition 00:45:46 – Environmental instability and the threat to our food system 00:47:43 – Why Bruce sees today's crisis as an evolutionary upheaval 00:48:15 – Moving beyond the belief that more is always better 00:49:11 – Bruce's theory about humans absorbing energy from the environment 00:50:18 – Food, free radicals, aging, and longevity 00:51:17 – Eating less, fasting, and longevity 00:52:09 – Why Darin still sees hope 00:53:16 – The garden isn't a battleground 00:53:51 – Cooperation, harmony, and our relationship with nature 00:55:21 – Indigenous wisdom and humanity's role as gardeners 00:57:03 – Life as creation instead of struggle 00:58:01 – How Bruce's study of immunology changed his spiritual worldview 00:59:09 – Cell receptors, identity, and Bruce's theory of the "field" 01:00:19 – The television and broadcast analogy for consciousness 01:01:22 – Bruce's interpretation of reincarnation 01:01:48 – Looking beyond race, gender, religion, and nationality 01:02:25 – Why Bruce believes we're here to manifest 01:03:20 – Creating heaven on Earth 01:04:43 – Bruce's claims about disease, genetics, stress, and programming 01:05:44 – Changing the program while the world is in chaos 01:06:34 – Darin's vision of communities that actually work 01:07:31 – Choosing where you put your focus 01:08:22 – Life is a gift, not a struggle 01:09:55 – Why Bruce believes knowledge is power 01:11:51 – Darin opens up about losing his mother 01:13:00 – Energy, grief, and nonverbal communication 01:14:10 – The power to create a different future 01:14:57 – Can a clear vision override subconscious programming? 01:15:35 – Bruce's interpretation of thoughts as an energy field 01:17:05 – How individual consciousness becomes collective consciousness 01:17:34 – Why community amplifies change 01:18:36 – Coherence versus the noise of the world 01:19:05 – Why you can't force someone else to change 01:19:59 – How many people does it take to shift collective consciousness? 01:21:04 – One candle can light up a dark room 01:22:05 – Why Bruce believes humanity is at an evolutionary turning point 01:22:39 – Surviving and thriving through massive change 01:23:23 – Surrounding yourself with people in harmony 01:24:04 – Community, gratitude, and final thoughts 01:24:36 – Closing Thank You to Our Sponsors: Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Join the SuperLife Community: Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Bruce Lipton: Website: brucelipton.com Instagram: @brucelipton Buy His New Book: Beyond Darwin Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "You have to take your power back. Much of what shapes your life may be operating beneath conscious awareness, but Bruce's central message is that those patterns don't have to remain permanent. By becoming aware of the programs you're running, taking responsibility for what you're creating, and consciously choosing the beliefs, relationships, communities, and vision you want to reinforce, you can begin creating a life based less on fear and struggle and more on love, cooperation, and possibility."

Your Shopify Store Isn't Enough: How To Win When Everyone Sells the Same Products

On the Ground w Esther Iverem

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 41:45

When customers can buy the same products from dozens of retailers, your Shopify store needs to give them a reason to choose you.In this episode, Nick is joined by Alan Dowell from Escentual, an online beauty retailer specialising in fragrance, skincare and cosmetics, to discuss how brands can differentiate in crowded markets, build customer trust and turn more first-time buyers into loyal customers.Learn more about Escentual:https://escentual.com/Connect with Alan Dowell on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dowell-alan/They reveal why many ecommerce brands struggle despite selling great products, how removing friction can improve conversion rates and why the best brands focus on customer experience rather than competing purely on price.You'll learn:How to differentiate when competitors sell the same productsWhy customer education, reviews and trust signals drive conversionsHow removing unnecessary friction can improve the buying journeyWhy having too many Shopify apps could be slowing your store downHow testing, personalisation and retention create long-term growthWhy mobile-first experiences are essential for ecommerce successThe episode also covers how removing 70+ Shopify apps improved conversion rates, why brands should test instead of assume, and how better customer communication can create stronger loyalty and repeat purchases.In this episode:(00:00) - Competing when everyone sells the same products(01:21) - How Essential differentiates its ecommerce experience(02:42) - Removing friction from the customer journey(05:48) - Why A/B testing beats assumptions(08:47) - The 70+ Shopify apps problem(11:41) - Why too many improvements made performance worse(12:20) - From 3.8% to 5.5% conversion rate(15:50) - Testing your store like a real customer(20:02) - Turning first-time buyers into loyal customers(25:00) - Customer data, loyalty and segmentation(30:00) - Revenue vs vanity metrics(32:28) - Turning winning tests into growth(40:13) - Final takeawaysFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.https://info.shipsalot.com/winning-with-shopifyInventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcampOmnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.https://www.omnisend.com/wws/Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS15.https://yoast.com/product/yoast-seo-shopify/506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS.https://www.506.io/wwsAbout Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is powered by Spec Digital, a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.https://spec.digital/

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‘ON THE GROUND' SHOW FOR AUGUST 21, 2026: How Trump Happened: Gerald Horne Delivers the Mahmoud El-Kati Distinguished Lecture in American Studies in Minneapolis-St. Paul after Renee Good and Alex Pretti are Shot to Death by ICE

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 101:29

“HOW TRUMP HAPPENED: A View from History,” is the title of lecture that Professor Gerald Horne delivered at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 6, 2026. Rather than view Donald Trumps two presidential wins as anomalies, Gerald says these victories are a predictable outcome of centuries of class collaboration among this country’s European settlers.(Extended bonus content not included on radio broadcast.) The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you! On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation’s Capital gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on three dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at https://onthegroundshow.org/ Please support us on Patreon or Paypal. Links for all ways to support are on our website or at Esther Iverem's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/esther_iverem

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The Truth About Wealth: How I Made Millions, Lost It & Built It Back Differently

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 33:30

What if everything we've been taught about wealth is backwards? In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin opens up about a subject he rarely discusses: money. After making millions of dollars, losing wealth more than once, trusting the wrong people, making bad investments, fighting lawsuits, and rebuilding again, Darin shares the lessons that completely transformed his relationship with money. He explores the conflicting money beliefs he inherited from his parents, why trusting someone's promises instead of their patterns cost him dearly, and why he now believes discernment should come before net worth. Darin also explains why money shouldn't be the destination but rather a tool for creation, contribution, and impact. From investing in himself and spending years building projects before they generated income to creating stronger financial structures and learning to protect what he creates, this episode is about redefining wealth beyond accumulation. Darin reveals why true abundance comes from aligning money with your purpose, vision, values, and the things you genuinely care about. What You'll Learn Why Darin believes most of what we're taught about wealth is backwards How trusting the wrong people cost him millions of dollars Why taking 100% responsibility helped him reclaim his financial power The conflicting money lessons Darin inherited from his mother and father Why money should be treated as a tool for creation rather than the destination What Darin means when he says wealth is a cycle of receiving and giving Why betting on yourself may be the most important investment you make How Darin invested years of time and money into projects before they became profitable Why discernment, alignment, and clear agreements matter more than chasing opportunities How to build wealth around a vision for your life rather than allowing money to define your identity Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:04:15 – Why Darin is finally talking about wealth 00:04:31 – Making millions, losing it, and learning from it 00:05:26 – Why everything we're taught about wealth may be backwards 00:05:52 – The fatal conveniences of modern money 00:06:27 – The danger of handing your financial power to "experts" 00:07:19 – How ignoring discernment cost Darin millions 00:07:52 – Trust the pattern, not the promise 00:08:18 – Taking 100% responsibility for financial mistakes 00:08:51 – The hidden belief that money will simply show up 00:09:32 – What if money could tell you how you're treating it? 00:10:22 – The two conflicting money lessons Darin learned growing up 00:10:49 – What his father taught him about earning and discipline 00:11:13 – How his mother's generosity created a conflicting belief 00:12:06 – Making money was easy. Keeping it wasn't. 00:12:33 – Combining discipline with an abundance mindset 00:13:32 – Making millions without respecting money 00:14:24 – The spiritual scam that cost Darin over $100,000 00:14:47 – Gold, investments, and deals that went wrong 00:15:36 – Why trust requires discernment 00:16:31 – Money is fuel, not the destination 00:17:26 – Wealth is receiving and giving, not accumulating 00:18:23 – Why Darin refuses to make money from things he doesn't believe in 00:19:19 – Aligning wealth with your purpose and vision 00:20:08 – The financial decision that changed everything: bet on yourself 00:20:18 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:22:05 – Stop giving your power away in partnerships 00:22:17 – How 15 years of superfood hunting created extraordinary value 00:23:10 – Why curiosity became Darin's real-world MBA 00:23:43 – Investing in the podcast years before it made money 00:24:53 – What Down to Earth taught Darin about ownership 00:26:11 – Betting on himself with The Roadmap to Happiness 00:27:09 – Turning childhood money patterns into strengths 00:27:34 – Getting serious about protecting wealth 00:28:29 – Respecting money as a tool for creation 00:28:52 – Build your discernment before your net worth 00:29:34 – Treat yourself as your first investment 00:29:59 – Practice wealth as a cycle 00:30:23 – Why money makes people behave differently 00:30:52 – Build the financial structure before you need it 00:31:20 – Why Darin's definition of wealth is different today 00:31:57 – Use money, respect it, receive it, and share it 00:32:24 – Create abundance around what you truly care about 00:32:54 – The principle Darin returns to every time he loses his way 00:33:18 – Final thoughts: what true wealth really means Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Money is not the destination. It's a powerful tool of creation. Build your discernment before you build your net worth, bet on yourself before handing your power to someone else's opportunity, and align your money with the things you genuinely care about. True wealth isn't a pile you accumulate—it's a cycle of receiving, creating, contributing, and giving in service of a vision that means something to you."

Ep561: Chad Kassem & The Road to The Vinyl Summit

The Vinyl Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 54:33

Chad Kassem of Analogue Productions, Acoustic Sounds, QPR breaks down vinyl's post-COVID boom and bust, the fragile global supply chain behind every record, and his new Vinyl Summit celebration. Extended version of interview at Patreon.com/VinylGuide Topics Include: Nate welcomes back Chad Kassem to discuss vinyl and Vinyl Summit Chad recalls moving to Kansas in 1984 as CDs launched He rebuilt his collection, going against the CD trend Vinyl grew slowly for decades before COVID hit Chad bought his pressing plant and presses starting 2010-2011 CD had a 30-year lifespan; Chad always believed vinyl would survive COVID caused explosive demand, "gasoline on fire" growth Overbuying during the boom led to storage and inventory problems Chad had to borrow millions for the first time post-COVID Uneven state shutdown rules gave some competitors unfair advantages Post-COVID growth normalized back to its long-term slow trend Chad discusses his own taste: blues, jazz, rock from the 50s-70s Younger collectors now chase 90s titles like Alice in Chains Collecting interest shifts as older genres' fans age out Comparison to toy collecting trends fading with generations Rising interest in audiophile pressings like UHQR and One-Steps Chad explains why quality mastering and pressing both matter equally Originals aren't always better than modern remasters, and vice versa Small improvements across many steps add up to great records UHQR picks focus on undisputed classic albums Chad genuinely loves Kind of Blue UHQR sold nearly 40,000 copies combined Debate over pressing records at 33 vs 45 RPM speeds Vinyl compound and material costs rising, but slower than expected SACDs, reel-to-reel, and cassettes seeing renewed collector interest Only one lacquer manufacturer remains, a major industry vulnerability Skilled cutter-head repair techs are extremely rare and aging Chad discusses fragile supply chain: lacquers, tape, cutter heads Vinyl Summit announced: October 15-18, Salina, Kansas, 40th anniversary Event replaces old Blues Masters concerts, adds vinyl-industry access Details shared: tickets, guests, and proximity to Austin Record Fair High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

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We Audited 50 Shopify Stores: 7 Mistakes Losing Shopify Sales

What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 21:45

Most Shopify brands don't have a traffic problem. They have a conversion problem.After auditing 50 Shopify stores and analysing hundreds of ecommerce experiences, Nick reveals the biggest mistakes that stop visitors from becoming customers.In this episode, you'll discover the product page, trust, UX and conversion issues that could be costing your Shopify store sales - and the changes successful DTC brands make to turn more visitors into buyers.You'll learn:The product page mistakes making customers hesitate before buyingWhy great products fail without trust, proof and clear positioningHow reviews, content and social proof influence purchase decisionsWhy your mobile experience could be losing potential customersThe biggest friction points stopping visitors from convertingHow successful Shopify brands continuously improve conversion ratesNick shares real examples from Shopify stores, explaining how brands can remove buying friction, improve customer confidence and turn more of their existing traffic into revenue.In this episode:(00:00) - Why Shopify stores lose sales(01:42) - The 4 questions every customer needs answered(02:37) - Mistake #1: Product pages that don't help customers buy(05:05) - Mistake #2: Lack of trust and price justification(07:38) - Mistake #3: Poor product photography(11:21) - Mistake #4: No clear differentiation(12:00) - Mistake #5: Website friction killing conversions(13:09) - Mistake #6: Ignoring mobile-first shopping(15:36) - Mistake #7: Not A/B testing your Shopify store(21:04) - Final Shopify conversion takeawaysFollow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday.Exclusive listener offers:Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks.Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp.Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND.Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS15.506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS.About Winning With ShopifyWinning With Shopify is powered by Spec Digital, a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.

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Dice Coach Dials In (Part III) S3 EP122

Casino Tears

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 2:35

Dice Coach Dials In (Part III): On this week's episode - more Biloxi, Vegas advantage, playing to play, lone wolf, under rolled, on axis, empty the clip and Ed slaughters the ATS. Call The Casino Tears Vent Line 229-NO SEVEN (667-3836) Now! Leave a message, ask a question or simply get something off your mind - We might even play it on air!! NEW EPISODES DROP WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS - Please visit our home page at casinotears.com for more info, merch, and host contacts Extended versions will also drop Tuesdays on Patreon - Don't miss out :) Email: noseven@casinotears.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CasinoTears YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasinoTears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casinotearspodcast X: https://x.com/CasinoTears Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/casinotears Pro Shop: https://www.casinotears.vegas/shop/

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Ep 190 with Rosie Jones Pt 2: I'm Underestimated Every Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 51:20

The hilarity and hard truths continue in Part 2 as Mark Steel and Rosie Jones dissect everything from music legends to British political absurdity. Mark recounts the agonizing heartbreak of missing Dolly Parton at Glastonbury to perform for 30 people, while Rosie shares her love for Carry On films and pitches a modern, queer reboot featuring Hannah Waddingham. Things take a serious yet furious-turned-hilarious turn as Rosie recalls her encounter on Question Time with Matt Hancock, who tried to equate his dyslexia with physical disability. To wrap up, Rosie gives an eye-opening, jaw-dropping account of her real-life disability benefits assessment that inspired her Channel 4 sitcom Disability Benefits. For Ad-free episodes, Extended cuts, Early access & bonus content go to: ⁠www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod⁠ For tickets to Rosie's Edinburgh show go to : https://rosiejonescomedy.com Support Rosie's charity here: https://www.rosiejonesfoundation.com/take-action For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Instagram @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow Rosie @josieRones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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American Horror Story: Murder House (Episode 5)

The Chainsaw Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 48:35

In this episode we're getting the conclusion to wtf takes place on October 31st around Murder House! Let's talk about AHS S1 Episode 5: HALLOWEEN PT 2!New video episodes drop EVERY MONDAY at 12pm Eastern on YouTube! (or 5AM if you want to listen wherever you get your podcasts)The EXTENDED version of each episode will be on our brand new Patreon! Members also get early episodes each week, bonus videos & more!https://www.patreon.com/chainsawgirlspodWe have our very first Chainsaw Girls t-shirt available!! Thank you for your support!https://www.demonxbunny.com/product/chainsaw-girls-t-shirt/Follow us on our socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsawgirlspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chainsawgirlspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chris Ballard: Why Freezing Water and Daily Discomfort is the Ultimate Antidote to Loneliness

Dr. Bergâ€™s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 60:33

What happens when a journalist who hates the cold decides to spend three years immersing himself in one of the most extreme athletic subcultures on Earth? In this fascinating conversation, Darin sits down with award-winning journalist and author Chris Ballard to explore the world behind his book The Plunge. After a hip replacement at just 42 forced Chris to rethink his identity as an athlete, cold water initially became a tool for recovery. But curiosity eventually pulled him much deeper, from cold showers and plunges to competitive ice swimming in water below 41°F and ultimately representing the United States at the Ice Swimming World Championships. Together, Darin and Chris separate cold exposure hype from reality, explore what actually happens to the body in freezing water, and reveal why the greatest benefits Chris discovered weren't necessarily physical. They dive into resilience, emotional regulation, mental health, community, our increasingly comfortable modern lives, and why voluntarily doing difficult things may provide something many of us desperately need. What You'll Learn How a hip replacement at 42 led Chris into the world of cold exposure What officially qualifies as ice swimming and why 41°F is the threshold Which popular cold plunge benefits may be overhyped Why community became the most surprising theme of Chris's research How body composition and genetics influence cold tolerance The real dangers of extreme cold and the 1-10-1 survival rule How repeated cold exposure may train emotional regulation and resilience Why cultures in Finland and Denmark treat cold exposure completely differently than Americans How cold swimming has helped some people navigate grief, depression, and isolation Why deliberately doing hard things may matter more than ever in a world built around convenience Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis 00:03:24 – Introducing Chris Ballard and the world of cold water swimming 00:04:29 – The hip replacement that changed Chris's life at 42 00:05:40 – How NBA recovery techniques led him to cold exposure 00:07:34 – Going from cold plunges to competitive ice swimming 00:09:40 – Inside the extreme subculture of swimming below 41°F 00:11:01 – The challenge that convinced Chris to compete himself 00:12:17 – Ice swimming and the original spirit of the Winter Olympics 00:13:21 – How to safely begin training for cold exposure 00:15:14 – What officially qualifies as ice swimming? 00:16:20 – Separating cold plunge science from hype 00:17:15 – The most surprising benefit wasn't physical 00:18:05 – Why cold swimming creates such powerful community 00:19:29 – Cold exposure, loneliness, and human connection 00:20:45 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:22:33 – Why actually getting in the water changed Chris's reporting 00:23:47 – The surprising body type advantage in cold water 00:25:19 – Grandmothers, elite athletes, and the mental side of ice swimming 00:26:09 – When cold water becomes genuinely dangerous 00:27:02 – The 1-10-1 rule for surviving cold water 00:29:41 – Chris attempts an ice kilometer 00:30:28 – Has modern comfort made us weaker? 00:32:19 – Why Finland laughs at America's cold plunge protocols 00:33:36 – The cold plunge benefits that may be overhyped 00:35:51 – Can you train your body to generate heat? 00:36:51 – Anticipatory thermogenesis and extreme cold adaptation 00:38:12 – How three years of cold exposure changed Chris's body 00:39:44 – Training emotional regulation through voluntary discomfort 00:40:48 – Building resilience one difficult moment at a time 00:42:02 – Why modern life is starving us of accomplishment 00:44:13 – AI, shortcuts, and why difficult work still matters 00:46:30 – Why Chris believes experiential storytelling can't be replaced 00:48:55 – The extraordinary people Chris discovered while writing The Plunge 00:49:57 – Cold water, grief, and finding a reason to keep moving 00:50:52 – How cold swimming became a mental health lifeline 00:52:09 – A global community united by challenge 00:53:51 – What Chris's cold exposure routine looks like today 00:54:27 – Why swimming may be the perfect lifelong sport 00:55:05 – Making the U.S. Ice Swimming National Team 00:56:05 – Could ice swimming become an Olympic sport? 00:57:17 – Why swimming through freezing water feels completely different 00:58:01 – Cold water forces you completely into the present moment 00:58:29 – Cold swimming, men's mental health, and escaping your thoughts 00:59:13 – What's next for Chris Ballard 00:59:35 – Accomplishment versus scrolling 01:00:00 – Final thoughts and making cold exposure accessible Thank You to Our Sponsors Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Chris Ballard Website: chrisballardwritings.com Instagram: @chrisballard33 Check Out His New Book: The Plunge Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "In a world engineered to remove discomfort, voluntarily doing something difficult can give us back something we've lost. Cold water forces you into the present moment, gives you something tangible to overcome, and when you do it alongside other people, that discomfort can become resilience, accomplishment, and genuine human connection."

What Fasting Really Does to Your Heart and Brain

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 12:05

Intermittent fasting and periodic prolonged fasting may be among the most beneficial things you can do for your health. Discover the benefits of fasting, the best intermittent fasting patterns, how to break a fast, and what happens to your body when you fast.0:00 Prolonged fasting 1:35 Intermittent fasting2:44 Benefits of fasting3:35 Ketones and fat burning4:17 Growth hormone 4:30 Extended fasting benefits 4:55 16:8 fasting and other fasting patterns5:27 Spermidine 5:52 Refeeding after a fast6:07 Fasting and stem cells6:30 How to break a fast6:54 Meal timing and insulin resistance 8:26 Fasting and menstrual cycles 9:02 Fasting and menopause 9:39 Fasting and PCOS 10:29 Prolonged fasting and testosterone11:17 Should I exercise while fasting?

Maria Bertrand: How Rescuing a Baby Sparrow Changed My Life Forever

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 74:41

When Maria Bertrand rescued a day-old sparrow during one of the darkest periods of her life, she never imagined it would lead to a worldwide documentary, a children's book, and a profound reawakening to the intelligence and healing power of animals. In this heartfelt conversation, Darin Olien sits down with filmmaker, storyteller, and animal advocate Maria Bertrand to explore the extraordinary relationship she formed with Happy—a tiny sparrow deemed "unreleasable" after a beak injury. Together they discuss grief, purpose, interspecies communication, animal consciousness, indigenous wisdom, and why reconnecting with nature may be one of the most important steps humanity can take. This conversation is a reminder that healing often arrives in the smallest, most unexpected forms. What You'll Learn How rescuing a tiny sparrow transformed Maria's life during profound grief Why purpose often emerges through serving something greater than yourself The fascinating science behind animal consciousness and sentience How humans have become disconnected from nature—and how to reconnect Why animals communicate far more than most people realize The healing power of empathy, curiosity, and deep observation Lessons indigenous cultures understood that modern society has forgotten Behind the scenes of Maria's documentary Finding Happy How storytelling can inspire compassion and meaningful change Why the smallest moments often carry life's greatest lessons Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Super Life 00:00:32 Sponsor: Supporting Healthy Aging with Tru Niagen 00:02:36 Introducing Maria Bertrand and the Story of Happy 00:04:02 Reconnecting After Years Apart 00:05:17 How Heartbreak Led to an Extraordinary Miracle 00:07:22 Maria's Childhood Connection to Nature 00:10:23 Finding Purpose Through Storytelling 00:11:38 Losing Everything During the Pandemic 00:14:06 Discovering a Day-Old Baby Sparrow 00:16:15 How Caring for Happy Pulled Maria Out of Grief 00:19:49 The Decision to Surrender Happy to Wildlife Rehabilitation 00:21:21 Learning Happy Would Be Euthanized 00:22:21 Living With Happy's Beak Injury 00:23:01 Animal Consciousness and the Legacy of René Descartes 00:25:06 The Cambridge Declaration on Animal Consciousness 00:26:15 Sponsor: Reducing Plastic Waste with Bite 00:27:57 Science Finally Begins Catching Up 00:28:58 What Makes Happy Different From Other Birds? 00:30:02 Building a Shared Language Between Human and Sparrow 00:31:30 Learning to Listen to Nature Again 00:34:00 Tuning Into Frequencies We Normally Ignore 00:35:35 Why Modern Humans Have Forgotten How to Listen 00:39:14 Every Species Deserves Our Compassion 00:41:05 Rediscovering Our Connection to the Living World 00:43:12 How Happy Changed Maria Forever 00:46:08 Messages From Around the World 00:48:11 The Language of Animal Communication 00:50:35 Scientists Studying Animal Sentience 00:52:09 What We Learn by Truly Observing Animals 00:54:03 Happy Makes a Surprise Appearance 00:55:14 Humanity's Lost Relationship With Nature 00:57:14 How Science Once Dismissed Animal Intelligence 00:58:37 Turning Happy's Story Into a Feature Documentary 01:01:06 Filming With Elephants in Thailand 01:02:48 Stories of Compassion From Around the World 01:05:37 Releasing Finding Happy Worldwide 01:07:02 A Day in the Life With Happy 01:10:04 Why Connection Is the Film's Greatest Message 01:12:30 Helping Children Preserve Their Wonder 01:14:33 Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts Thank You to Our Sponsors Tru Niagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code DARINOLIEN20 at checkout for 20% off Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Maria Bertrand Watch the Film: findinghappythefilm.com Instagram: @inspirebydoing Follow Happy: @happythesparrow Read the Book: Finding Happy the Sparrow Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Sometimes the smallest life you choose to care for becomes the very thing that teaches you how to live again."

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 58:32

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327: Dr. Fauci Goes To Washington

#SistersInLaw

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 23:06

Barb McQuade and Jill Wine-Banks answer listener questions on everything from completing a FOIA request to Trump's trademark on MAGA. They discuss how long FOIA responses can take and the option to sue, First Amendment limits on trademarking political slogans like “Make America Great,” the constitutional ban on foreign emoluments and the Qatar plane gift, why jointly impeaching and convicting Trump and Vance is impractical due to succession rules, the release of Fauci's government-computer notes and his repeated Fifth Amendment invocations, and the lack of any constitutional requirements to serve as a federal judge.Freshen up your spring wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsKim's Newsletter: The GavelJoyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb's new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb's new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Support This Week's Sponsors:Helix: Find your perfect mattress with Helix's Best of Web, Extended 4th of July Sale! Get 27% off sitewide at helixsleep.com/sisters!Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to yourdoor. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/SISTERSGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

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