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Welcome back to The Dental Boardroom Podcast! In this episode, we continue our deep-dive series on financial planning for dental practice owners — turning financial chaos into true financial freedom.Today, host Wes Read, CPA and CFP, explores Phase Two of the financial planning journey: Developing a Personal Plan for Financial Independence. Wes shares his unique approach, combining technical expertise and life planning philosophy, to help dentists create a personalized roadmap toward their ideal lifestyle — whether it's a simple, peaceful life or one filled with travel and luxury.This episode emphasizes that every dentist has two financial clients: the current you and the future you. And balancing both is key to achieving long-term independence.

What if the secret to success isn't doing more, but focusing on less? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with legendary investor and entrepreneur Mohnish Pabrai to talk about building businesses, spotting hidden opportunities, and why focus is the ultimate superpower. From failed startups to scaling a $20M company, Mohnish shares how he discovered his edge, not by doing it all, but by doing what he does best. He unpacks the concept of “offering gaps,” the value of deep listening, and how modeling Warren Buffett's early partnership strategy led him to launch Pabrai Investment Funds and never look back. In this episode, Darius and Mohnish will discuss: How to spot and capitalize on "offering gaps" in the market Why your first (or second) idea may not work—and why that's okay The importance of focus and why you can't optimize for two variables What it really means to build something that fits your strengths and interests Why Mohnish left a thriving company to pursue value investing full-time How he turned $1M into $13M in five years—by doing what he loves Mohnish Pabrai is the Managing Partner of Pabrai Investment Funds, modeled after the original Buffett Partnerships. Since its inception in 1999, the fund has delivered a 13.5% annualized return—significantly outperforming the S&P 500. Before launching the fund, Pabrai founded and grew TransTech, Inc. into a $20 million IT firm before selling it in 2000. He is the author of two popular books on value investing—The Dhandho Investor and Mosaic—and has been featured in Forbes, Barron's, and The Wall Street Journal. Pabrai is also the founder of The Dakshana Foundation, a nonprofit focused on poverty alleviation through education in India. Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. IDEO U: Enroll today and get 15% off sitewide at ideou.com/greatness.  Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius.  Connect with Mohnish: Website: http://www.chaiwithpabrai.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohnish-pabrai  Twitter: https://x.com/mohnishpabrai/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by Elizabeth Dall, certified women's nutrition and behavior change coach and food freedom expert, to explore the powerful connection between mindful eating, food freedom, and lasting health. Elizabeth shares why mindful eating is the foundation for building a healthier relationship with food—and how shifting your mindset can be more powerful than any diet plan. She also opens up about her core habits for sustainable health and the small daily practices that have helped her and her clients feel better in their bodies without guilt or restriction. If you're tired of the all-or-nothing cycle and ready to feel empowered around food, this episode is for you. Free mindful eating audio meditation: www.awomanofwellness.com/foodconfidence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awomanofwellness/ Website: www.awomanofwellness.com Podcast: https://www.awomanofwellness.com/podcast   Join our priority list to be the first to know when Burn Fat and Feast membership opens. https://pages.burnfatandfeast.com/hormone-reset-priority-list/  GRAB ONE OF OUR FREEBIES: Week of Meals (with grocery list and recipes) Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting For Women Fat Burning Guide Metabolism and Hormone Checklist Fast Food Guide Free LIVE workout Alcohol & Macros Guide Protein & Portions Guide Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnfatandfeast Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnfatandfeast TikTok: @burnfatandfeast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burn-fat-and-feast/ Join our FREE Facebook community to be surrounded by other women on a mission to live their best lives.  Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts If you love this show, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps us support more people just like you, move toward the life they desire and deserve. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars and select “Write a Review”. Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Also, if you haven't done so, follow the podcast. We add episodes every week to the feed and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!  

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 144 "Community Colleges On The Rise: How To Achieve Bold Change Through Education with Carrie Kisker, PhD"Olivia talks personal and professional achievements with Carrie Kisker, PhD. Carrie Kisker is the president of Kisker Education Consulting in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kisker is a highly respected thought leader in higher education, advising college leaders on entrepreneurship and innovation, program and policy development, strategic planning, and civic engagement. In addition to her consulting work, she leads the Center for the Study of Community Colleges, where she spearheads groundbreaking research on community college practice and policy, with funding from organizations like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The Spencer Foundation. As an accomplished author, Dr. Kisker has co-written several essential books, including The American Community College and Creating Entrepreneurial Community Colleges: A Design Thinking Approach, shaping the conversation around higher education reform. With a Ph.D. in higher education from UCLA and a passion for fostering democratic engagement in learning institutions, she is driving meaningful change in the academic world.Join Olivia every Tuesday as she brings on top notch guests to talk about how they are Achieving Success! Career Development Book and More at Achieving-success.comStay Connected With Us:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessYou can find Carrie Kisker, PhD:Website: www.kiskeredconsulting.comLinkedIn: carriekiskerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Maria Nicholas Groves, founder of Talent Growth Partners, based in Milwaukee, USA. Starting in 2016, Maria built her talent advisory firm from $350K in year one to just under 2 million, growing 20% year over year. The business offers leadership development, coaching, fractional HR, and full-cycle recruiting with a team of 6 FTEs and 10 contractors. Maria shares how her team maintains an impressive Net Promoter Score of 88 by obsessing over client success. She also discusses the importance of culture, hiring for alignment, and consistently celebrating wins while scaling. Other Resources: An easy way to measure if your customers love you in 21 minutes – use the Net Promoter Score (NPS). And it's FREE. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Maria Nicholas Groves, the hardest thing is balancing the need to consistently celebrate wins while also pushing toward future goals and ensuring the team stays aligned with the evolving vision. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Maria Nicholas Groves shared that her favorite business book is What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith, as it highlights the importance of staying agile and continually growing as a leader. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Maria Nicholas Groves shared that she starts each day with the Optimal Living Daily podcast. It's a short and diverse resource that helps set a positive mindset, drawing lessons from various authors and thought leaders. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? According to Maria Nicholas Groves, LinkedIn Learning is a great resource, along with leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT, CoPilot, or Gemini to increase efficiency. She also emphasizes understanding your personal learning style to maximize growth. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Maria Nicholas Groves shared that if she could give herself advice on day one, it would be: "Don't play small." She believes in going after big goals with confidence from the very beginning. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Building a kick-ass culture is just as important as having a healthy sales pipeline – Maria Nicholas Groves The companies that win are the ones that never take their eye off both sales and delivery – Maria Nicholas Groves Leadership is about aligning your team around vision while staying obsessed with client success – Maria Nicholas Groves      

47. Summer prep for your biggest career move yet? It starts with knowing if job sharing is right for you.Still on the fence about creating a job share arrangement? I'm bringing back this essential lesson with 6 reasons why job sharing might be the best decision you could make for your career and life—plus how to know if you're ready to take the leap.Just picture this: powering down every Wednesday (your new FriYAY!) and never again logging on into the wee hours. Saying goodbye to the guilt of putting work first or family first, once and for all. Achieving better results leveraging two minds in one job than you ever could solo, while nurturing a supportive relationship with a partner who's got your back in work AND life.This, my friends, is the rewarding life of job sharing—and it might be exactly what you've been looking for.Here's what we cover in this episode:The 4 main types of people who thrive most with job sharing (plus the often-overlooked 5th type)Why knowing your "why" is everything when it comes to job sharing success6 life-changing reasons job sharing transforms both work and lifeThe peace of mind benefits no other flexible work practice can deliverHow job sharing releases you from guilt at work AND at homeWhy boundaries become crystal clear when you job shareThe secret relationship benefit that makes work actually funReady to dive deeper? Grab my FREE resource: The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing for your step-by-step blueprint to creating a successful job share.Links Mentioned:The Work Muse Guide to Job SharingDM me on LinkedInEpisode Website: workmuse.com/47Transcript hereSend Melissa a Text Message.>> Grab your Summertime Podcast Playlist

What if the secret to transforming your life isn't just working for success, but learning how to tune in to the frequency of synchronicity?Personal Development Mastery.In this fascinating conversation, we explore how many people struggle with manifesting their dreams because they're focused solely on thoughts and affirmations, while missing the deeper power of emotional frequency and identity. If you've ever felt like you're doing “all the right things” but still not seeing results, this episode is your game-changer.Discover the difference between wishful thinking and real-world synchronicity—and how to align with it.Learn Suzanne Kos's personal formula for unlocking rapid soul-aligned success, even during times of crisis.Hear how you can reprogram your identity, override limiting beliefs, and make decisive moves that change your life trajectory.Listen now to uncover the repeatable method Suzanne used to build and sell multiple successful businesses, and how you can start applying it today.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:28 - Meet Susanne Kos: From Manifestation to Synchronicity03:27 - The Bali Story: How a Dream Turned Into a 10-Year Business08:50 - Crisis and Reinvention: How a Tsunami and a Pandemic Sparked New Success13:17 - Hitting Rock Bottom and Discovering the Synchronicity Formula17:32 - What Is Frequency? Understanding How It Feels and Works21:51 - Building the Synchronicity Formula: Steps, Repetition, and Identity27:09 - Visualizing the Future and Trusting the Inner Picture30:41 - Practical Tools for Rewiring Beliefs and Shifting Frequency˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Make quicker decisions."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Super Synchronicity book: https://supersynchronicity.com/en/˚Join our growing community at MasterySeekersTribe.com, where mastery seekers come together for connection and growth.˚

Achieving success does not need to happen right now. April Shprintz talks about unlocking genuine happiness through later success and being content with the present.Join April as she brings her infectious energy, passion and expertise in helping people around the world master their mindset and create massive success and happiness. Master Your Mindset, Master Your Life!Have a question or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email April at: april@drivenoutcomes.com.

Are You Crushing It At Work But Struggling With Love?  In this episode of The Love Machine, top dating coach James Preece sits down with certified elite coach Laurence Houde for a refreshingly honest and lively chat about what REALLY holds high-achieving men back in relationships. Discover why emotional availability is the secret sauce for connection, why being a leader in love is totally different from smashing it at work, and how anyone - yes, even you - can break old patterns to find lasting fulfilment. Packed with powerful insights, fun stories, and actionable tips, this is the episode you didn't know you needed. Whether you're looking to be an emotional leader, decode the mysteries of modern dating, or simply be inspired to open up, hit play and join the conversation About Laurence Laurence Houde is a Certified Elite Dating Coach for high-achieving men who excel in business but aren't experiencing the same clarity or fulfilment in their love lives. WEBSITE INSTAGRAM

Running a business can start out exciting, but it doesn't take long before the pressure creeps in. Suddenly, you're juggling way too much—managing people, solving problems nonstop, and questioning if all this effort is even getting you anywhere. The worst part is when the harder you work, the more stuck you feel, like you're just spinning your wheels. It's not about laziness or lack of drive; it's just that chaos slowly becomes the norm, and breaking out of it feels impossible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBuJSJPZKcw Will Watrous is an entrepreneur turned EOS implementer after burning out from rapid business growth. He now guides leaders in creating focus and alignment within their teams. Today, he talks about EOS—how it helps businesses streamline operations and improve team health. He mentions books like Traction and Work the System as helpful resources. Stay tuned! Resources: Run Your Business on EOS! Connect with Will Watrous on LinkedIn

Scottie Scheffler blew away sports media this past week. His thoughts on winning took many by surprise.You're grinding. Achieving. Hustling for more—Success, recognition, security.But if success was the answer, why do so many men still feel empty once they get it?In this episode, we unpack the recent words of Scottie Scheffler, who—after winning the Masters—openly admitted:“These things don't satisfy the deepest parts of my heart.”What's that hole we keep trying to fill?And why does every win leave us wanting more?This episode explores the real desires of the masculine heart: identity, purpose, and being seen by God, not just the world. We'll talk about how to let God be our fulfillment, not our scoreboard—and how interior freedom begins when we stop proving and start receiving.

Modern medicine does wonders, but are we really getting the full picture? In this episode, Jay Campbell, hormone optimization expert and biohacking pioneer, reveals how to break free from the failing “sick care” system and start living a fully optimized life. As a 5x international best-selling author and founder of BioLongevity Labs, Jay shares his unique approach to health that's empowering people to take control of their bodies and transform their lives. Discover the secrets to: ·       Hormone optimization and its life-changing benefits ·       Biohacking for peak performance ·       Unlocking longevity and mental clarity ·       Achieving a fully optimized lifestyle You can learn more about Jay by visiting his website. And be sure to check out his show, The Jay Campbell Podcast, for updated content! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr 

Collins Muhumuza, CEO of Amabanda Uganda, sheds light on how bamboo is transforming various sectors from agriculture to construction. Discover how bamboo can contribute to a middle-class economy through sustainable practices, innovative products, and job creation. We explore bamboo's environmental benefits, challenges in the industry, and the future prospects for Uganda's bamboo market.00:00 Introduction to Bamboo's Potential01:40 Collins Muhumuza's Journey with Bamboo03:42 Amabanda Uganda's Sustainable Practices07:23 Bamboo's Market and Industry Trends09:35 Challenges and Opportunities in Bamboo Industry19:08 Carbon Credits and Environmental Impact22:42 Future of Bamboo Innovation26:14 Achieving a Middle Class Economy in UgandaFollow up with him on LinkedIn.Share your feedback on what you think it will take for Uganda to achieve a middle class economy, and inquiries at onuganda@gmail.com or WhatsApp +25678537996. PODCAST DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions expressed in the episode are those of the individuals. They do not represent or reflect the official position of the ON Uganda Podcast, so we do not take responsibility for any ideas expressed by guests during the Podcast episode. You are smart enough to take out what works for you. As of 19.02.25

Allen Masri's wife, and 2 children have called sunny South Florida home for 55 years. As a federal employee benefits consultant and previous host of the Safe Money Income Retirement radio show, Allen is a financial educator who has helped people from all walks of life to be well prepared for their retirement years. Allen has made it his mission to educate retirees and those nearing retirement to achieve a secure financial future by protecting their hard-earned money from losses, fees, and inflation. Not one of his clients has ever lost a penny due to market downturns.Learn more: https://safemoneyforincome.com/Disclaimer: This material is for educational purposes only and not meant for any financial or tax adviceInfluential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-allen-masri-founder-of-safe-money-income-insurance-discussing-achieving-peace-of-mind-in-retirement

For some, this is the long a waited topic, conversation, that many feel represents their experience most accurately.  It's for the people who have endured the often unnecessary work of getting started with the Ketogenic diet only to have it become a thoroughly frustrating time and effort. For others, this might be too ‘granular' in terms of talking about the specific variables required to create a successful outcome. For me it has become a realization in my ‘quest' of how to have Keto work for everyone (barring specific medical conditions). The realization is that living in a progressively more unhealthy world we have to think about what it takes to be truely healthy in a different light.  Please join me in this quick review of some of the main obstacles to achieving great results with the Ketogenic lifestyle. I'm sure some of this will apply to your situation.Buy C8Keto MCT Oil on AmazonOur Facebook Group Keto NaturopathVisit our website for more podcasts, recipes, and informationUntil next time, Dr. Karl

Allen Masri's wife, and 2 children have called sunny South Florida home for 55 years. As a federal employee benefits consultant and previous host of the Safe Money Income Retirement radio show, Allen is a financial educator who has helped people from all walks of life to be well prepared for their retirement years. Allen has made it his mission to educate retirees and those nearing retirement to achieve a secure financial future by protecting their hard-earned money from losses, fees, and inflation. Not one of his clients has ever lost a penny due to market downturns.Learn more: https://safemoneyforincome.com/Disclaimer: This material is for educational purposes only and not meant for any financial or tax adviceInfluential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-allen-masri-founder-of-safe-money-income-insurance-discussing-achieving-peace-of-mind-in-retirement

In this insightful episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford sits down with Lucy Boland, a seasoned expat coach, marathon runner, and mother of two, to discuss the realities behind the polished exterior of expatriate life. Lucy discusses how success abroad doesn't always equal happiness. This is the paradox of the high-achieving expat. Key Topics & Highlights:Lucy's Expat Journey:Lucy recounts how a one-year stay in the US turned into a 20-year global adventure, finally repatriating to Poland with her family. She discusses the challenges and surprises of returning "home".Run for Mental Health:Lucy talks about her upcoming marathon in support of the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), underlining the importance of mental health awareness among expats and high-achievers.The Hidden Struggles of Expats:Despite enviable lives showcased on social media, expats often face isolation, difficulty finding genuine connections, struggles with identity, sleep, work-life balance, and unspoken mental health challenges.Expectations and Vulnerability:High-achieving expats may feel pressure to manage everything themselves, leading to a reluctance to seek help and increased disconnection from loved ones both locally and back home.Building Authentic Connections:Lucy offers practical advice for intentionally and strategically building a support network as an expat—whether through hobbies, spontaneous connections, or structured meetups—and shares touching personal anecdotes.Confidence and Adaptation:The expat journey can shake one's confidence as cultural expectations shift. Lucy explains the need to recalibrate self-image and embrace a new way of being confident in unfamiliar settings.Types of Expats & Their Unique Challenges:Lucy identifies four expat archetypes—those preparing to move, first-timers in the honeymoon phase, repeat movers, and long-term nomads or repatriates. She encourages self-compassion and embracing the trade-offs of global living.The Importance of Community:Well-being and thriving abroad hinge on understanding and nurturing the right kind of social connections for individual needs, from deep friendships to activity-specific groups.Holistic Coaching Approach:Lucy describes her coaching framework, utilizing the "Wheel of Life" to address eight interconnected areas: career, family/friends, finances, hobbies/recreation, environment, personal development, health, and significant relationships.Memorable Quotes“Once an expat, always an expat.” - Lucyna Boland“Living abroad is a trade-off. You will never truly ‘fit in'—and that's okay.” – Lucyna Boland“Home is a decision; it is not a place.”  Doreen Cumberford“We are holistic—one topic in our life touches all areas.” Doreen CumberfordConnect with Lucyna BolandWebsite: lucinaboland.comLinkedIn: Lucy Boland on LinkedInFacebook: Lucy Boland on FacebookWe are a small independent podcast! If you have benefitted from Nomadic Diaries we would love to hear from you. We appreciate your support through any reviews, comments or by sharing the contents.Please Tell An Expat!Thanks for lending us your ears!https://www.nomadicdiariespodcast.com/Support the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with Confidence.

Greater political will is needed to change patriarchal norms in the face of the backlash against gender equality, an independent expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council has said.Surya Deva, Special Rapporteur on the right to development, participated in a major meeting at the UN in New York to review progress towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), many of which are off track as the 2030 deadline approaches.Gender equality, SDG 5, was among a handful of Goals in the spotlight at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), which concludes on Wednesday.UN News' Mehboob Khan spoke to Mr. Deva, who began by explaining why the SDGs are at risk. 

What does it truly take to grow a restaurant concept from a single unit to a multi-location brand? In this episode, we're joined by Garrett Mills, Partner at Uncommon Brands, for a deep dive into the world of restaurant growth and investment. Garrett shares his unique journey and unpacks the key financial and qualitative factors his firm evaluates when partnering with emerging brands. From the importance of a strong employee culture to the challenges of letting go of control, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for any operator looking to scale their business and build a lasting brand.Key TakeawaysThe Financial Trifecta: When evaluating a business, focus on three key ratios: sales-to-investment, store-level margin, and cash-on-cash returns. Achieving strength in at least two of these areas is crucial for attracting investment and ensuring sustainable growth. Embrace the GM-Driven Model: To scale effectively, founders must transition from being hands-on in every detail to empowering their general managers. This requires building trust and creating systems that allow unit-level leaders to take ownership of their stores. Culture Drives Experience: Your employees are the ones driving the guest experience. Investing in a strong employee culture is fundamental to creating a restaurant experience that keeps customers returning. Technology Should Inform Decisions: The most valuable technology partners provide clear information that helps you make better, faster decisions, especially around food and labor costs. The goal is to get GMs out of the back office and onto the floor with guests and staff. Growth Isn't Easy: The path to scaling a restaurant is a grind. Surround yourself with experienced advisors and be prepared to overcome significant challenges along the way. ResourcesUncommon BrandsUncommon Brands on LinkedIn7shiftsSend us a text

Walli Miller is a first-generation millionaire, financial coach, and early retiree who left her 9-to-5 before age 40. After a career in public service, Walli reached financial independence and now helps high-achieving, primarily first-generation women build wealth, create financial freedom, and design a life they love. Through her private coaching business, Walli empowers others to rewrite their money stories and achieve what once felt impossible. On this episode we talk about: Walli's first job in New York City through the Summer Youth Program and what it taught her about work and money Her transition from public service to financial independence, reaching millionaire status, and retiring early—all on a government salary The generational impact of money mindsets, and why credit, wealth, and financial habits are “hereditary” The “aha!” moment that changed Walli's relationship with money and launched her journey to wealth How she used tax-advantaged accounts, intentional saving, and mindset shifts to build seven figures in her stock portfolio The importance of automating savings, increasing investments gradually, and eliminating mindless spending The difference between math and mindset: why 80% of financial success is mental and emotional Her path from unpaid coaching to a thriving coaching business—helping others, especially women and people of color, break cycles and become work-optional The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, and what it looks like to be “work optional” Top 3 Takeaways Financial independence is possible without a massive salary—strategic saving, investing, and automation can build real wealth. Money stories and mindsets inherited from childhood play a huge role in our financial behaviors; changing the narrative is key to breaking cycles. Achieving “work optional” status isn't about deprivation—it's about intentionality, paying your future self first, and living aligned with your values. Notable Quotes “I thought wealth was for somebody in a velvet robe, not for federal employees earning $100,000.” “I realized after years of coaching that about 15% is numbers and 85% is mindset and relationships.” “Paying your future self first—before you spend on anything else—is the most powerful habit for building freedom.” Connect with Walli Miller: Website: financiallythriving.com https://www.instagram.com/financially_thriving/?hl=en

I welcome bestselling author Ben Azadi to the show on the occasion of the release of his new book called Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones & Burn Fat. Of course, we get into all the important talking points about the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, how to lose body fat safely and sensibly, but this show is also going to be way more than you bargained for, because we got into a nice groove, starting with Ben sharing his amazing backstory. You will hear about how he suffered for some 20 years as a child, going into early adulthood with obesity, depression, lack of self-confidence, and suicidal thoughts, and he turned everything around by making a change to his mindset. We went really deep in this show and I can appreciate how the discussion really colors how we can approach diet and fat reduction in the most effective manner, rather than just focusing on the mechanics. You've probably heard some podcasts already with people telling you which foods to eat and which foods to avoid, but we do have a good discussion on all those levels. Ben also talks about things like constant spaced repetition—empowering thoughts or statements or phrases that you write down and you look at and repeat every day. You will also hear him talk about the difference between faith and fear, as well as how you cannot outperform your image, so you first have to change your self image, your thought patterns, and that is how you progress toward lifestyle transformation. It's not about smooth sailing every step of the way; he talks about how to navigate setbacks as well, so you will get a really broad based, colorful conversation from a colorful guy down in Miami in this episode, Ben, who has a great program going called Keto Camp, and I think you're going to love our conversation and his new book, Metabolic Freedom. TIMESTAMPS: This discussion looks at how we can approach diet and fat reduction in the most effective manner. [01:07] Is ChatGPT going to replace the act of sitting down and writing a book on your own? [04:39] Ninety-three percent of Americans are metabolically handcuffed. [07:00] When insulin is chronically elevated, it's a fast path toward metabolic disease. One of the most important tests you should get done is the insiulin blood test. You want to see that between three and six. [11:10] Are there actual symptoms supporting to indicate when you get metabolic insulin resistance? [18:40] Keto is a good way to go but it shouldn't be the only way. You can go back and forth. [20:44] So someone looking to lose extra weight would be told to firstly look at their sleep regimen. Sleep is the foundation that builds the house of health. [24:06] A study on metabolism found that between the ages of 20 years old and 60 years old, there were no significant changes in metabolism. 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Last time we spoke about the fall of Wewak. In June 1945, Allied forces, led by General George Stevens, intensified their campaign to capture the strategic town of Wewak in New Guinea. After years of grueling combat, they relentlessly pressed against entrenched Japanese defenses, including the remnants of General Mano's 41st Division. The Australians achieved critical victories by securing vital supply routes and establishing new airfields, facilitating their advance. By May 8, after intense fighting, Australian troops effectively seized Wewak Point, eliminating entrenched Japanese soldiers in bunkers and caves. Despite suffering casualties, the Australians distinguished themselves through bravery and tactical ingenuity. Ultimately, the successful capture of Wewak marked a pivotal moment in the Pacific campaign, showcasing the determination and spirit of the Allies as they pushed towards victory in the Pacific Theater, bringing an end to a crucial chapter of the war. This episode is Operation Downfall Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  After the fall of Okinawa, the Allies were mopping up campaigns across the Asia-Pacific and planning for what was assumed to be the most cataclysmic battle yet, the invasion of the Japanese home islands. First we are going to travel back to Luzon. By mid-June, General Krueger's 6th Army had successfully captured all key objectives in northern Luzon, southern Luzon, and the area east of Manila, which serves as the capital of the Philippines. Although General Yokoyama's poorly equipped 41st Army had been rapidly scattered and forced into hiding, General Yamashita's Shobu Group still retained enough strength to continue its resistance in northern Luzon. The Shobu Group was primarily gathering its units in a desperate last-stand position along the rugged valley of the Asin River, an area known for its difficult terrain. Interestingly, General Krueger underestimated Yamashita's strategic intentions, still expecting him to make his final stand in the Cagayan Valley, located in the northern part of Luzon. With this assumption, Krueger believed that if General Beigthler's 37th Division could maintain its rapid advance towards Aparri, situated at the northern tip of Luzon, they might be able to conclude the Luzon Campaign in a pivotal stroke. However, intelligence indicated that units of the Shobu Group were retreating into the Cordillera Central mountain range, a formidable natural barrier, located between Routes 4 and 11. In response, Krueger ordered the 1st Corps to exert strong pressure on this mountainous region from the north, south, and west. To implement this strategy, General Swift directed the 6th, 25th, and 33rd Divisions to clear the supply route between Baguio and Aritao, ultimately sealing off Yamashita's last-stand position from the south. Meanwhile, Colonel Volckmann's guerrilla forces were instructed to advance east from Cervantes to capture the crucial junction of Routes 4 and 11 at Sabangan. Recognizing the importance of controlling key roadways, the 63rd Regiment was tasked with pushing up Route 4 to seize the strategic location of Kiangan. In the south, the 130th Regiment began probing southeast towards Pigkian, while the 20th Regiment continued to apply pressure on the remnants of the now-battered 2nd Tank Division. Ultimately, General Iwanaka's weakened forces narrowly avoided entrapment along the Bambang-Pingkian road, retreating northward via treacherous mountain trails and river valleys. They reached the Tubliao area just as early July arrived, illustrating the persistent and relentless nature of this campaign. Looking northward from Cervantes, Volckmann's guerrilla fighters launched attacks toward both Mankayan and Sabangan. By the end of June, their efforts had pressured the beleaguered 19th Division to hastily withdraw from Bontoc, a significant town located in central Luzon, and Sabangan. However, General Ozaki's forces maintained a formidable defensive position at the Lepanto Mine, an area known for its mineral wealth and strategic significance. On June 16, the 63rd Regiment began its advance up Route 4, which runs north through the central highlands toward Kiangan, a town that was critical for controlling the region. By the evening of the following day, American forces had successfully breached the defensive line established by the 105th Division at the Rayambugan Farm School, a local educational institution that was repurposed for military use during the conflict. Continuing their push, the 63rd Regiment encountered the main defenses of General Tsuda on June 19 along Route 4. However, over five days of fierce fighting, utilizing only one battalion for the attack, gained little ground for the Americans. Recognizing the need for greater force, they reinforced their assault on June 24. By June 26, the 63rd began to break through towards Hucab, a small settlement, and by June 29, they had overcome the last organized resistance in the area. Meanwhile, the 37th Division also made significant advances. Resuming its drive up Route 5 on June 17, the 148th Regiment successfully pushed forward to Naguilian, a town that marks a key waypoint on this route. Two days later, the front-line troops reached Bangag, yet here they encountered increased resistance. They were now facing elements of Major-General Yuguchi Shuntaro's 80th Brigade, which was attempting to move south along Route 5. In a series of running engagements from June 19 to 23, the 37th Division inflicted heavy casualties, killing over 600 Japanese soldiers and capturing nearly 285 more in the challenging fifteen-mile stretch between Bangag and Balasig. The remnants of the Yuguchi Force were ultimately forced to retreat eastward into the rugged and uncharted wilderness of the Sierra Madre mountain range, illustrating the intense and chaotic nature of the conflict. General Krueger deemed it essential to execute an airborne operation over the northern Cagayan Valley to ensure the success of the 37th Division's advance. It's possible that Krueger's motivation also stemmed from a desire to secure northern Luzon before the 8th Army took control of operations, which was scheduled for July 1. Despite contrary reports from various sources, including the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines Northern Luzon, 1st Corps, the 37th Division, and ALAMO scout teams, Krueger concluded that Japanese forces in the Cagayan Valley were retreating "in wild disorder on Highway 5 towards Aparri." It's worth noting that, in actuality, the general movement of Japanese troops had been southward for weeks, and no Japanese unit intended to take refuge in Aparri, a flatland area surrounded by mountains that made it a poor defensive position. Based on his assessment of the situation, Krueger decided that in order to achieve the complete destruction of the fleeing enemy forces, he would launch a vertical envelopment of airborne troops to close any escape routes and prevent the Japanese from evading capture in Aparri. Consequently, on June 21, Krueger ordered a battalion combat team from the 511th Parachute Infantry of the 11th Airborne Division to parachute near Aparri on June 23. However, on June 21, the Connolly Task Force entered Aparri without facing any opposition. By the evening of June 22, elements of the Task Force had advanced ten miles south along Route 5, managing to secure the Camalaniugan Airstrip, a crucial airfield integral to the logistics of both sides. Despite the successes of the reinforced Connolly Task Force, Krueger did not change his mind about the desirability and necessity for the airdrop. Instead, he concluded that the "seizure of Aparri without opposition by elements of the Connolly Task Force on 21 June 1945, together with the almost unopposed advance of the 37th Division, indicated clearly that the time had come for mounting the airborne troops to block the enemy's retreat in the Cagayan Valley." It is not clear just what retreat Krueger expected to block. On the morning of June 23, the paratroopers dropped into Camalaniugan unchallenged and immediately began their advance southward to make contact with the 37th Division. That same day, the 129th Regiment took over the offensive, heading north towards Tuguegarao, a significant town in the region. Tuguegarao fell without resistance by June 25. By nightfall, forward elements of the 129th had pushed ten miles beyond Tuguegarao, reaching the town of Iguig. The following day, June 26, the forces made contact with the paratroopers at the Paret River, further solidifying their position. By the close of June, Japanese resistance in the Cagayan Valley had subsided, and General Yamashita's Shobu Group, still capable of fighting, found itself encircled in a last-stand area that would become known as the Kiangan Pocket, named by the Filipino-American forces engaged in its reduction. As the campaign progressed, the last elements of the 25th and 33rd Divisions were relieved. General Gill's 32nd Division took over control of the Baguio-Ambuclao sector, while the bulk of General Hurdis' 6th Division assembled at Hucab. This marked a significant transition as it signaled the conclusion of operations for Krueger's 6th Army and Swift's 1st Corps. The command would soon shift to General Eichelberger's 8th Army and General Griswold's 14th Corps, who would carry out further operations throughout Luzon. General Griswold's plans called for relentless pressure to be maintained against the Shobu Group, which was concentrated in an area known as the Kiangan Pocket. In line with this strategy, Volckmann's guerrilla fighters continued their assaults towards key locations such as Mankayan, Sabangan, and Bontoc. The 126th and 127th Regiments advanced north along Route 11 and into the Agno Valley, engaging mixed forces from the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade and the 19th Division. Simultaneously, the 20th and 63rd Regiments were preparing to renew their attack against the 105th Division located at Kiangan, as the advance led by General Hurdis had been halted by torrential rains that had severely damaged roads and bridges. Meanwhile, the 1st Regiment made its own push northward along Route 4 towards Banaue, a town famous for its rice terraces and mountainous landscape. On July 9, Volckmann's 15th Regiment finally secured Sabangan. The following day, the 11th Regiment captured Bontoc while the 66th Regiment began to break through the defenses set up by General Ozaki in the Lepanto Mines-Mankayan area. By July 12, Kiangan fell to the 63rd Regiment; however, they soon faced even heavier rains, which compelled General Hurdis to halt his advance once again. On July 20, the 1st Regiment reached Banaue. The next day, they made contact with elements of the guerrilla 11th Regiment at Polis Pass before turning east along Route 389. Here, they aimed to engage a concentration of around 2,500 Japanese soldiers from the 103rd Division and the 4th Air Division. Back in the west, Mankayan also fell on July 20. Five days later, elements of the 15th and 66th Regiments made contact at the junction where Routes 11 and 393 intersect. The 19th Division was withdrawing into the upper Agno Valley to establish defensive positions, blocking the northern, western, and southern approaches to Toccucan, a small but strategically important area. The 15th and 121st Regiments began their assaults toward Toccucan, but they soon encountered remnants of the 19th Division, who proved to be still capable of effective resistance. At the same time, the 66th Regiment moved south along Route 11 to establish contact with troops from the 32nd Division, pressing the offensive forward. Looking east on July 24, the 20th Regiment took over positions at Kiangan and began an advance towards Kiangkiang and the Asin River. However, the Americans encountered greater resistance than anticipated along this route, making only a meager gain of three miles by August 15. At the same time, other units were dispatched south towards Tubliao to block the retreat of General Iwanaka's remaining forces. On July 29, elements of the 66th and 127th Regiments finally established contact near Gambang. They then shifted east into the Agno Valley, close to Buguias, and initiated a southward drive to link up with the 126th Regiment, which they successfully met on August 8. By August 15, Volckmann's guerrillas found themselves four miles short of Toccucan from the northwest and a mile and a half short from the west. In the eastern front, elements of the 1st and 11th Regiments advanced south from Banaue along Route 390, reaching a point about five miles south of Banaue by August 9. That same day, they also cleared Route 389 to the east, securing additional pathways for movement. Additionally, during this time, the 37th Division conducted vigorous patrols east of the Cagayan River, pushing enemy troops deeper into the Sierra Madre mountains. Unfortunately, this relentless pressure resulted in an estimated 1,000 Japanese casualties by August 15. Throughout a month and a half of grueling fighting in steep, treacherous terrain and under miserable weather conditions, the Filipino-American forces struggled to project any significant strength into the Asin Valley. They suffered approximately 1,650 casualties in total. In contrast, the 8th Army estimated that Japanese casualties during the same period reached around 13,500, with many killed or succumbing to starvation and disease. This marked the effective conclusion of the Luzon Campaign, a campaign that would soon be overshadowed by Japan's surrender. General Yamashita estimated in June that he had sufficient supplies to sustain his forces until mid-September. Given the scale of effort the 8th Army was willing to dedicate to the campaign between July 1 and August 15, it seems likely that Yamashita would have met this deadline. When food supplies were depleted, Yamashita planned for his most effective remaining troops to attempt a breakout from the Asin Valley into the mountains of far northwestern Luzon, where he hoped to find more provisions. Those not involved in the breakout were to conduct banzai attacks along all fronts to cover the retreat of the main forces. Yamashita anticipated that whether or not the breakout succeeded, it would signal the complete disintegration of his forces. He even planned to commit hara-kiri amidst the chaos of battle. As a result, the end of the war arrived about a month before Yamashita was prepared to officially acknowledge his defeat. By any measure, the Shobu Group accomplished the delaying mission that Yamashita had envisioned. Throughout the 6th Army's control of operations on Luzon, the maximum commitment of major ground forces against the Shobu Group included four reinforced U.S. Army infantry divisions, one separate regiment combat team, an armored group, Volckmann's , and the Buena Vista Regiment. When hostilities ceased on August 15, the Shobu Group was still "entertaining" three reinforced divisions: the 6th, 32nd, and 37th. Additionally, it had a significantly strengthened, the Buena Vista Regiment, and various other guerrilla units. After the war concluded, approximately 50,500 Japanese troops emerged from the mountains of northern Luzon, with nearly 40,000 of these coming from the Asin Valley's last-stand area. Ultimately, the war ended with about a third of the Shobu Group's peak strength still alive and capable of conducting organized and determined delaying operations. It is clear that, over the seven and a half months since January 9, the Shobu Group executed a remarkably effective delaying action. Despite the circumstances, the 14th Area Army had achieved its objective of tying down as many Allied forces as possible in Luzon. This diversion was critical, as it allowed the Japanese Empire valuable time to fortify its defenses in the Home Islands.  Reflecting back to January, General Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko's General Defense Command was operating with a modest force for the land and air defense of Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Izu Islands. The primary focus had been on building naval and air power for Operation Sho-Go. In Kyushu and southwestern Honshu, the Western District Army, led by Lieutenant-General Yokoyama Isamu, consisted of only the 86th Division and the 12th Air Division. Meanwhile, the Central District Army, commanded by Lieutenant-General Kawabe Masakazu in central Honshu and Shikoku, had the 44th and 73rd Divisions supported by the 11th Air Division. To the northeast, in Honshu and the Izu Islands, General Fujie Keisuke's Eastern District Army maintained the 72nd Division, along with both the 1st and 3rd Imperial Guards Divisions, the 66th and 67th Independent Mixed Brigades, and the 10th Air Division. Additionally, Lieutenant-General Uemura Toshimichi's 36th Army was positioned as a mobile reserve in the Kanto and Shizuoka area, comprised of the 81st and 93rd Divisions, along with the 4th Tank Division. Further north, Lieutenant-General Higuchi Kiichiro's 5th Area Army had deployed the 7th and 77th Divisions, the 1st Air Division, and the 12th Air Fleet stationed in Hokkaido. It also maintained a mixed brigade at Karafuto. Lieutenant-General Terakura Shozo commanded the 27th Army in the Kuril Islands, which included the 42nd and 91st Divisions, along with the 43rd and 69th Independent Mixed Brigades, and the 3rd and 4th Amphibious Brigades, as well as the Chishima 1st Brigade and Naval Base Force. The air situation was equally dire; Japan had only around 550 aircraft available for offensive operations and a total of about 770 aircraft and 1,200 anti-aircraft guns designated for defensive roles. As preparations for Operation Ten-Go unfolded, the air and ground units in Japan underwent significant reorganization in February. This restructuring led to the formation of several military commands, including Admiral Ugaki's 5th Air Fleet based in Kyushu, Vice-Admiral Maeda Minoru's 10th Air Fleet in Kanto, Lieutenant-General Yoshimoto Teiichi's 11th Area Army in northeast Honshu, derived from the now-defunct 27th Army, and additional area armies such as Fujie's 12th in east-central Honshu, Lieutenant-General Okada Tasuku's 13th in west-central Honshu, Kawabe's 15th in western Honshu and Shikoku, and Yokoyama's 16th in Kyushu. The reorganization of high-level military headquarters was not the sole initiative at this time. The Japanese Empire also approved a large-scale mobilization plan that called for the deployment of 42 divisions, 18 independent mixed brigades, and six tank brigades, amounting to approximately 1.5 million personnel. Following the fall of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and with intelligence indicating that the Soviet Union was redeploying troops from the European theater to the Far East, Japan began preparing for the defense of its homeland. This preparation involved activating the 1st and 2nd General Armies to replace the General Defense Command and implementing Operation Ketsu-Go. The strategy for Operation Ketsu-Go outlined that the Imperial Japanese Army would strive to defeat American forces while their invasion fleet remained at sea. The plan aimed to deliver a decisive blow against the American naval forces by first destroying as many aircraft carriers as possible, utilizing the special attack units from both the Air Force and Navy. As the amphibious forces approached the range of homeland airbases, the entire air combat strength would be deployed for continuous day and night assaults against these ships. The focus of these air operations was to disrupt American landing plans, targeting primarily troop and equipment transports. Should any American forces successfully land, these would be swiftly assaulted by the IJA to secure a decisive victory. The primary objective of the ground operation was to eliminate the American landing force right on the beach. Operation Ketsu-Go was designed as a comprehensive joint defense effort, mobilizing the full capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Navy's essential role was to protect the coasts by attacking invasion fleets using combined surface, submarine, and air forces. The Air General Army would closely coordinate with the Navy to locate and destroy American transports at sea. If the invasion forces succeeded in landing, the local Area Army would take command of all naval ground forces in its assigned territory and would exercise operational control over air units in support of the ground operations. A key component of the Ketsu-Go operational planning involved reinforcing sectors under attack by units transferred from other regions. Given that U.S. air raids had already severely impacted the transportation network, plans were made for troop movements to be conducted on foot. If the battle at the beach held no promise of a successful outcome, the conflict would inevitably shift to fighting inland. To prepare for this, interior resistance was planned. Guard units and Civilian Defense Corps personnel, along with elements of field forces serving as a nucleus, would be utilized as resistance troops. Their mission would involve attriting American forces through guerrilla warfare, espionage, deception, disruption of supply areas, and blockades as enemy landing forces advanced inland. This operation divided Japanese territory into seven zones, where air and naval special attack forces were directed to eliminate invading forces at sea and to establish an aggressive coastal defense. Field Marshal Sugiyama Hashime's 1st General Army established its headquarters in Tokyo, assuming control over the 11th, 12th, and 13th Area Armies. Meanwhile, Field Marshal Hata Shunroku's 2nd General Army set up its headquarters in Hiroshima, overseeing the 15th and 16th Area Armies. Additionally, to provide a cohesive command structure for all Army air units participating in the campaign, an Air General Army headquarters was formed under Kawabe. On the naval front, Admiral Toyoda took command of the General Navy Command, granting him supreme operational authority over all Navy surface and air forces. In the coming months, the Japanese continued to prepare for the anticipated invasion by mobilizing new units and diverting existing forces from Manchuria and other regions. By August, Yoshimoto's 11th Area Army had been reinforced to include seven infantry divisions and two infantry brigades. The 12th Area Army, now under General Tanaka Shizuichi, was significantly larger, comprising 20 infantry divisions, two tank divisions, eight infantry brigades, three tank brigades, three artillery brigades, and one anti-aircraft brigade. Okada's 13th Area Army was organized with six infantry divisions, three infantry brigades, one tank brigade, one artillery brigade, and one anti-aircraft brigade. The 15th Area Army, under the command of Lieutenant-General Uchiyama Eitaro, was formed with eight infantry divisions, three infantry brigades, one artillery brigade, one anti-aircraft brigade, and two tank regiments. Yokoyama's 16th Area Army included a substantial force of 15 infantry divisions, eight infantry brigades, three tank brigades, three artillery brigades, and one anti-aircraft brigade. Additionally, Higuchi's 5th Area Army consisted of six infantry divisions and two infantry brigades. In tandem with these ground preparations, Lieutenant-General Sugawara Michio's 6th Air Army and Ugaki's 5th Air Fleet were assigned the critical role of launching a powerful air counterattack against the American invasion fleet, targeting carriers, gunnery ships, and transport vessels. In conjunction with elements from the 1st Air Army, 5th Air Army, 3rd Air Fleet, and 10th Air Fleet, the Japanese strategy focused on executing strikes against US carriers. For this task, 330 IJNAF aircraft were specifically assigned. An additional 250 aircraft from both the IJAAF and IJNAF were designated to target gunnery ships, while transports would be subjected to round-the-clock suicide attacks over a span of 10 days. Various aircraft types,including trainers, transports, float planes, bombers, and obsolete fighters, would be used in kamikaze missions. The air assaults on the transports would also incorporate all available aircraft not assigned to other operational duties. Although Japanese fighters had limited effectiveness against B-29 raids, they were expected to inflict damage on the invasion fleet. It was essential, however, that IJAAF and IJNAF fighters first establish air superiority over the targeted areas. Achieving this goal was a questionable assumption, especially given the formidable strength of US air power. By the end of June, nearly 8,000 aircraft, predominantly kamikazes, had been assembled for what was expected to be a decisive battle, with an estimated additional 2,500 planes likely to be produced by the end of September. To enhance their efforts, Kaiten suicide midget submarines and various special attack units were also designated to target any invading fleet, underscoring the significance of suicide attacks in Japanese military strategy. The hope was that these suicide, or tokko, units would inflict a 30 to 50 percent loss on the invading forces. However, as of June 30, only 1,235 surface special-attack boats and 324 underwater types had been produced, significantly hampering Japan's preparations for the impending decisive battle. In preparation for the seizure of Japan's industrial heart through an amphibious invasion, General MacArthur was laying the groundwork for a significant military operation. On April 3, the Joint Chiefs of Staff designated him as the Commander in Chief of the United States Army Forces in the Pacific. This appointment granted him administrative control over all Army resources in the Pacific, with the exceptions of the 20th Air Force, the Alaskan Command, and the Southeast Pacific forces. Additionally, all naval resources in the Pacific, except those in the Southeast Pacific Area, were placed under Admiral Nimitz's control, making them available for major operations against Japan. With the conclusion of the war in Europe, plans were proposed to redeploy 10 infantry divisions, 5 armored divisions, and 72 air groups to the Pacific. Consequently, the total forces in the Pacific were set to increase from approximately 1.4 million Army troops as of June 30 to nearly 2,439,400 by December 31. On June 2, the 20th Air Force was reorganized into the U.S. Army Strategic Air Force under General Carl Spaatz. This command would oversee the newly formed 20th Air Force led by Lieutenant-General Nathan Twinning, which had been reorganized from the 21st Bomber Command, and Lieutenant-General James Doolittle's 8th Air Force, which was restructured from the 20th Bomber Command and slated for deployment in the Ryukyus. Simultaneously, MacArthur was developing plans for Operation Downfall, the ambitious strategy for invading Japan. This operation envisaged a massive offensive against the islands of Kyushu and Honshu, utilizing all available combined resources from the Army, Navy, and Air Forces. The invasion plan consisted of two key operations: Operation Olympic and Operation Coronet. The American plan for the invasion of Kyushu focused on seizing only the southern part of the island, delineated by a line extending from Tsuno on the east coast to Sendai on the west. The 3,000 square miles included within this boundary were considered sufficient to provide the necessary air bases for short-range support in the final operations planned against the industrial centers of Honshu. Within the selected southern region for invasion, known as the "Olympic" plan, there were four lowland areas identified as suitable for the development of major airfields. The first area extended from Kagoshima, located on the western shore of Kagoshima Bay, through a narrow corridor to the Kushikino plain along the East China Sea. The second area ran northward from Shibushi on Ariake Bay, traversing a winding valley to Miyakonojo. The third area began at Kanoya, situated east of Kagoshima Bay, and followed the coastline of Ariake Bay. The fourth and largest area was located north of Miyazaki on the east coast. Four months after American troops first landed on Kyushu, the next decisive amphibious operation against Japan was set to be launched. Code-named Coronet, this invasion targeted the Kanto Plain area of Honshu and was scheduled for March 1, 1945. The operation was tasked to two armies: the First and the Eighth, assigned to conduct a major assault against the heartland of Japan. Their immediate objective was to destroy all opposition and secure the Tokyo-Yokohama area. General MacArthur would personally command the landing forces and oversee ground operations on the mainland. Accompanying him would be the advance echelon of his General Headquarters, which would operate as the Army Group Headquarters in the field. The initial landings would involve 10 reinforced infantry divisions, 3 marine divisions, and 2 armored divisions. These forces, launched from the Philippines and Central Pacific bases, would be continuously protected by the ships and aircraft of the Pacific Fleet, alongside land-based air support. Thirty days after the initial assault, each army was set to be reinforced by a corps of 3 additional divisions. Five days following this reinforcement, an airborne division and an AFPAC Reserve Corps consisting of another 3 divisions would be made available. In total, these 25 divisions were tasked with seizing the Kanto Plain, including the general areas of Tokyo and Yokohama, and carrying out any further operations necessary to overcome Japanese resistance. The strategic reserve for the entire operation would comprise a corps of 3 divisions located in the Philippines, along with sufficient reinforcements from the United States, allowing for the deployment of 4 divisions per month. For Operation Olympic, General Krueger's 6th Army was appointed to lead the effort, employing a total of 14 divisions that were already positioned in the Pacific. Meanwhile, the 1st and 8th Armies were designated to conduct Operation Coronet, comprising a total of 25 divisions primarily sourced from the redeployment of troops and equipment from the European theater. Eichelberger's 8th Army planned to land on Sagami Bay and subsequently fan out to secure the western shores of Tokyo Bay, reaching as far north as Yokohama. Concurrently, General Courtney Hodges' 1st Army was set to land at the Kujukuri beaches, with the objective of pushing west and south to clear the eastern shores of both Tokyo and Sagami Bays. To mitigate the risks associated with landing on the heavily fortified and well-garrisoned islands of Japan, a comprehensive campaign of air-sea blockade and bombardment was advocated.  The 20th Air Force, launching from bases in the Marianas and the Ryukyus, aimed to cripple Japan's industrial capacity by ruthlessly attacking factories and transportation systems. This steady assault from the massive B-29 bombers was expected to severely diminish Japan's ability to sustain its large military organization and effectively distribute its remaining power. Simultaneously, carrier task forces would conduct repeated raids on crucial coastal areas, targeting enemy naval and air forces, disrupting shore and sea communications, and supporting long-range bombers in their strikes against strategic objectives. The Far East Air Force, also based in the Ryukyus, would focus on selected targets intended to dismantle Japan's air capabilities both in the homeland and in nearby regions of North China and Korea. By intercepting shipping and shattering communication lines, the Far East Air Force aimed to complete the isolation of southern Kyushu, preparing it for an amphibious assault. As the target date approached, it was planned that these air raids would intensify, culminating in an all-out effort from X-10 to X-Day. In the final ten days before the landing phase, the combined bombing power of all available planes, both land-based and carrier-based, would be unleashed in a massive assault. The objectives included reducing enemy defenses, destroying remaining air forces, isolating the target area, and facilitating preliminary minesweeping and naval bombardment operations. The fortifications within the designated landing areas would be overwhelmed by tons of explosives, while naval vessels and engineering units worked to eliminate underwater mines and barriers. With such concentrated power backing them, it was anticipated that the amphibious forces would be able to execute their assault landings with minimal losses. This strategy aimed to minimize casualties, further diminish Japan's air capabilities, and cut off reinforcements from Asia. There was even a possibility that such measures could compel Japan to surrender, thus eliminating the need for a significant landing on the Home Islands. In a notable first, Admiral Spruance's 5th Fleet and Admiral Halsey's 3rd Fleet were to operate simultaneously. Admiral Spruance's fleet would focus on the landing operations, while Admiral Halsey's fleet would provide strategic support through raids on Honshu and Hokkaido. On July 28, the 16 fast carriers of Admiral McCain's Task Force 38 and the four British carriers of Admiral Rawlings' Task Force 37 commenced operations to weaken the air, naval, and shipping capabilities of the Home Islands. By mid-August, Vice-Admiral John Towers was assigned command of a reinforced Task Force 38, tasked with executing a series of strikes against Japan east of the 135th meridian, while General Kenney's Ryukyus-based Far Eastern Air Forces targeted objectives to the west. Additionally, Rawlings' Task Force 37, enhanced to nine carriers, launched diversionary strikes against Hong Kong and Canton. Starting on October 18, the 3rd Fleet began aggressive operations against aircraft, airfields, and shipping in Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu to isolate the assault area for the upcoming Kyushu invasion. Six days later, the Fast Carrier Task Force was divided into Task Force 38 and Task Force 58. Task Force 38 retained 12 fast carriers specifically for strikes against Japan. The pre-invasion air strikes, surface bombardments, and minesweeping operations in the Kyushu landing zones commenced, steadily increasing in intensity as they approached X-Day on November 1. The ten fast carriers of Vice-Admiral Frederick Sherman's Task Force 58 would provide direct support for the Kyushu landings, which were to be conducted by Admiral Turner's Task Force 40, consisting of 800 warships and 1,500 transports. In this effort, three Fire Support groups, each accompanied by an escort carrier group, would launch preemptive assaults on the designated Olympic landing zones.  Off southeastern Kyushu's Ariake Bay, Rear Admiral Richard Connolly's 3rd Fire Support Group (TG 41.3), comprising 6 old battleships, 6 cruisers, 13 destroyers, and 34 support craft, was tasked with eliminating coastal batteries at Toi Misaka, Hi Saki, and Ariake Bay. Additionally, they would target seaplane bases and suicide boat/submarine pens at Oshima, Odatsu, Biro Jima, and Sakida, followed by softening defenses at the XI Corps landing beaches. Meanwhile, approximately 30 miles north along Kyushu's southeastern coast, Rear Admiral Ingolf Kiland's 7th Fire Support Group (TG 41.7), consisting of 3 old battleships, 8 cruisers, 11 destroyers, and 35 support craft, would bombard coastal batteries, suicide-boat nests, and seaplane bases located at Tozaki Hana, Hososhima, and Miyazaki. This group would also destroy rail junctions at Tsumo Jogasaki and Tsuno to disrupt reinforcements heading south, before finally shelling the I Corps invasion beaches near Miyazaki. Off southwestern Kyushu, Rear Admiral Giraud Wright's 5th Fire Support Group (TG 41.5), with 4 old battleships, 10 cruisers, 14 destroyers, and 74 support craft, was set to hammer fortifications within the Koshiki Retto and at the beaches between Kaminokawa and Kushikino. Their mission included knocking out Noma Misaki and Hashimi Saki coastal batteries, the Akune seaplane base, and Kushikino's airfield, while also cutting the Akune–Kushikino road and rail lines. Ultimately, they would provide heavy fire support for the V Amphibious Corps landing beaches. Meanwhile, General Krueger planned to first secure Kagoshima and Ariake Bays as crucial ports of entry. Following that, the objective was to push inland as far as the Tsuno-Sendai line to block mountain defiles and prevent any enemy reinforcements from the north. As a preliminary operation, on October 28, the reinforced 40th Division, now under Brigadier-General Donald Myers, was assigned to seize positions in the Koshiki Island group opposite Sendai. The objective was to establish emergency naval and seaplane bases on these islands while also clearing the sea routes to the coastal invasion area of Kushikino. The 40th Division was also tasked with making preliminary landings on the four islands of Tanega, Make, Take, and Lo off the southern tip of Kyushu, with the goal of safeguarding the passage of friendly shipping through the strategic Osumi Strait. On November 1, General Krueger's three main corps were set to conduct simultaneous assault landings in the designated objective areas. Major-General Harry Schmidt's 5th Amphibious Corps would land near Kushikino, drive eastward to secure the western shore of Kagoshima Bay, and then turn north to block the movement of enemy reinforcements from upper Kyushu. Meanwhile, General Hall's 11th Corps was to land at Ariake Bay, capture Kanoya, advance to the eastern shore of Kagoshima Bay, and then move northwestward to Miyakonojo. Following this, Swift's 1st Corps would assault Miyazaki on the east coast, subsequently moving southwest to occupy Miyakonojo and clear the northern shore of Kagoshima Bay, thereby protecting the northeast flank. Additionally, Major-General Charles Ryder's 9th Corps, initially held in reserve, was selected to execute a diversionary feint off the island of Shikoku while the other three assault corps advanced on the actual landing beaches. Finally, Krueger kept the 77th Division and the 11th Airborne Division in Area Reserve, prepared to follow up the invasion forces. Should these units prove insufficient to fulfill their assigned tasks, a buildup from units earmarked for Coronet would be initiated at a rate of three divisions per month. On the other side, the Japanese anticipated that Kyushu would be the next target and identified the same beaches selected for Operation Olympic as the most likely landing sites. In response, Generals Hata and Yokoyama concentrated the formidable 57th Army under Lieutenant-General Nishihara Kanji around the areas of Ariake Bay and Miyazaki. Meanwhile, Lieutenant-General Nakazawa Mitsuo commanded the 40th Army, which was positioned in the Ijuin-Kagoshima sector to the west. Hata's mobile reserves were stationed near Mount Kurishima, consisting of at least five divisions and several independent brigades, prepared to swiftly engage enemy forces before they could establish secure beachheads. Although Yokoyama and Hata did not anticipate an invasion in northern and central Kyushu, they had many units distributed throughout the region. The Japanese government prioritized defensive preparations for Kyushu over those for Honshu, hoping that a fierce defense of Kyushu would deter American forces from attempting a similar operation on Honshu. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General Krueger's forces tackled Japan's Shobu Group in Luzon, while preparing for Operation Downfall, the invasion of Japan itself. Despite tough terrain, American forces made significant gains, encircling the Japanese. Meanwhile, Japan readied for defense, mobilizing troops and launching air counterattacks. As the Allies pressed forward, the impending invasion loomed, with strategies developed to land on Kyushu and Honshu. Ultimately, intense battles shaped the eve of an operation that would determine the war's fate and change history forever.

Anne Pauley is a technical program manager at Google, implementing world-class manufacturing processes for the Google Pixel smartphone. In this episode, Anne shares her expansive experience in additive manufacturing, industrial art, and engineering design, as well as a mission to bring more diversity to the hands-on fabrication space.In this episode, Anne shares her journey from Penn State to leading innovative projects at Google. She discusses her dual interests in mechanical engineering and music technology, her experiences at Penn State, and her professional journey through various companies including Disney, Meta, and Google. Through her work creating massive art pieces with the Flaming Lotus Girls art collective and her personal art studio, Cognitive Flow Design, she aims to disrupt the industrial design industry. Toward the end of the episode, Penn State rising senior Irena Potochny joins the conversation. Irena and Anne discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in engineering, and Anne offers advice for future engineers.Episode Chapters0:00 - 3:58 Growing up in State College3:58 - 8:03 Pursuing engineering and music at Penn State8:03 - 9:09 Participating in the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program at Penn State9:09 - 12:02 Understanding additive manufacturing12:02 - 13:17 Experience in the Blue Band13:17 - 16:47 Pursuing a Master's Degree at Penn State in mechanical engineering16:47 - 18:20 Building animatronics at Disney; learning about different types of companies18:20 - 19:26 Working at Meta's Reality Labs, becoming a technical program manager19:26 - 23:21 Innovating the Google Pixel phone, the complexities of designing consumer products23:21 - 24:12 Achieving sustainability in manufacturing through 3D printing24:12 - 29:39 Creating large-scale art installations for Burning Man with Flaming Lotus Girls29:39 - 31:17 Creating innovative light art projects through her studio Creative Flow Design31:17 - 40:08 Student section21:17 -34:38 More efficiently using recycled materials for art34:38 - 36:15 Advice for women entering the engineering field36:15 - 37:07 Selecting materials for art projects37:07 - 39:30 What classes Anne would want to come back to Penn State to takeAbout Anne PauleyAnne is a technical program manager at Google. Anne graduated from the Penn State Schreyer Honors College with dual bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering (College of Engineering) and music technology (College of Arts and Architecture) before pursuing a master's degree with a focus on mechanical design, mechatronics and additive manufacturing. About Irena PotochnyIrena is a rising fourth-year materials science and engineering student with a minor in sustainability leadership. She is a past participant of the Idea TestLab program at Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank. Irena created an upcycled fashion show as a capstone project, and she is in the process of starting a small business to sell upcycled products. Post-graduation, she plans to pursue a master's degree in textile engineering. The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.

This is a Fan Fav episode. You know those times when you find yourself lost in a fog of “shoulds”—feeling stuck, comparing yourself to others, and letting old stories hold you back? Yeah, you're not alone. On this powerful episode, I sit down with the unstoppable Cynthia Pascuala Garcia, who's not only lived through a traumatic childhood of poverty, addiction, and heartbreak, but has since rewritten her life from the inside out. Cynthia shares her signature “Stuck Story Coaching Method,” the psychology behind our limiting beliefs, and the crucial difference between seeking outside fixes versus doing the deep inner work. If you're ready to drop the pressure, rewrite your own story, and finally get unstuck, this is the episode to play on repeat. SHOWNOTES 00:00 - The problem with all the “shoulds”—and why we numb out instead of healing 00:57 - Why we're the authors of our own lives and how to change your inner story 04:01 - The huge impact of perspective: how your past shapes your present (and future) 06:01 - Why external distractions keep you stuck—and what happens when they're taken away 07:31 - The first step to true change: making real decisions and embracing discomfort 09:24 - How unconscious stories sabotage your progress and how to find their roots 17:32 - Cynthia's “Stuck Story Coaching Method”—the five steps to rewiring your beliefs 29:02 - What if your story is true? How to move forward when the past is painful 34:48 - Rewriting your story isn't a one-and-done—why compassion and repetition matter 41:22 - Caring what others think vs. staying true to yourself: Cynthia's “Pluto” method FOLLOW CYNTHIA PASCUALA GARCIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiagarcia/ Website: https://www.cynthiagarcia.com/ Institute of Transformational Nutrition: https://transformationalnutrition.com/ Ready to dive deeper? Take Cynthia's Stuck Story quiz and download her free workbook at her website! CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out.  SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ ****************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ ⁠apple.co/womenofimpact⁠ ****************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on reaching the 200-day milestone in building his franchise brokerage business, sharing both the challenges and growth he experienced along the way.   Gresham highlights the overwhelming influx of emails, ranging from newsletters to campaign-related messages, that have made managing communications increasingly difficult.   He's running campaigns and has a developing pipeline of 5-6 potential candidates, though conversions are taking time.   Gresham is also reconsidering joining a BNI chapter, something he found valuable in the past, but is now looking for a virtual, noon-time group that fits his current parenting schedule. Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com Browse the Franchise Inventory: https://bluestarfranchise.com/franchise Is franchising right for you? Check this out to see: http://bluestarfranchise.com/assessment Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site - coming soon) - http://franchiseceo.co Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

Burnout has reached epidemic proportions among professional women. The numbers tell a sobering story: 43% of women leaders report feeling burned out compared to just 31% of men at the same level. What's driving this disparity? Our powerful conversation with the VEST Team reveals two key culprits: perfectionism and people-pleasing.Research from the University of British Columbia shows that perfectionism is strongly linked to anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Multiple studies also show women are more likely to engage in people-pleasing behaviors at work, often out of fear of being seen as difficult or unlikable. Join us as we dive into the science behind these patterns, exploring how perfectionism correlates with anxiety and depression, while people-pleasing gradually erodes our boundaries until we're running on empty. The most illuminating moments come when our team shares their personal struggles with these tendencies, from the pressure to be "supermoms" and "super workers" to the fear of what might happen if they stop doing so much.We discuss what rest actually looks like in different seasons of life. For those with young children, it might be just an hour to choose what you do yourself rather than responding to others' needs. We share simple but powerful strategies: replacing "should" with "could," taking a pause before automatically saying yes, time-blocking to ensure dedicated rest periods, and perhaps most importantly, getting comfortable asking for help.We also talked about how perfectionism and growth cannot coexist. When we demand perfection from ourselves, we create an environment where learning and authentic connection become impossible. By reframing rest not as a luxury but as an essential professional skill, we open the door to greater creativity, better decision-making, and sustainable success.Whether you're a chronic people-pleaser, a perfectionist, or simply feeling the weight of trying to do it all, this episode offers both validation and practical tools to break these patterns. Join our conversation and discover how establishing healthier boundaries can transform not just how you feel, but how effectively you lead. For the VEST Team full bios, Self-Awareness Exercise and Show notes click here. If you enjoy the episode share it with a friend, leave us a review and don't forget to hit the subscribe button. If you are ready to take your career and business to the next level, apply to join our community of professional women, all eager to help you get there and stay there. Check out our VEST Membership and apply today! www.VESTHer.co

In this episode, I sit down with Author and Executive, Claudia Vasquez, to explore the powerful insights in her book, From Dreams to Destiny, a transformative guide for anyone ready to turn their dreams into a meaningful reality. You'll hear practical strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you create a clear vision, build strong connections, and stay resilient through challenges. Whether you're launching a new venture, chasing a lifelong goal, or seeking personal growth, this conversation will motivate you to take the next bold step toward your destiny.Feel free to follow Claudia Vasquez on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/claudia-vazquez-24b29a26Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box

On today's episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff Bennett welcomes Father Thomas Morrow, priest of the Archdiocese of Washington and author of the new book, Achieving Chastity in an Unchaste World. Fr. Morrow has been a frequent guest on Catholic media platforms including EWTN, and is well known for his writings on virtue, relationships, and the spiritual life. In this thoughtful and timely conversation, Deacon Geoff and Fr. Morrow tackle one of the most challenging virtues in modern society: chastity. They discuss how our current cultural climate makes it increasingly difficult to live a chaste life. Fr. Morrow emphasizes that true chastity isn't merely about avoiding sin through sheer willpower or “white-knuckling” it—instead, it requires a conversion of the heart.  If you're interested in learning more or purchasing Achieving Chastity in an Unchaste World, you can find it here: Sophia Institute Press – Achieving Chastity in an Unchaste World

To reach 100% renewable energy, we will need to store large amounts of energy generated from “intermittent” sources — things like solar or wind that only produce power sometimes. Large-scale industrial battery storage is one way to store this energy. But a recent fire at the Moss Landing battery facility in Monterey County has some folks concerned. A recent battery proposal in Blue Lake, for example, was met with some skepticism.On Wednesday, July 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Redwood Coast Energy Authority, in collaboration with the Schatz Energy Research Center, is hosting a free public workshop on grid-supporting battery energy storage at the D Street Neighborhood Center (1301 D Street, Arcata). The event will feature a presentation and panel discussion that explores how large-scale utility battery storage works, its role in supporting California's grid, and how storage projects can differ in purpose, safety, size and benefits.Richard Engel of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority joins this week's show to give a preview of how batteries feature into the Redwood Coast Energy Authority's work to transition our energy away from fossil fuels.Support the show

HT2323 - We Should Call It Grayscale Photography It took me a decade or so in my youth to realize that the term "black and white photography" implied a mindset that had me pursuing the wrong strategies. I was so single-mindedly dedicated to achieving the maximum black and a pristine white that I failed to notice that the most important tones were in the middle. Achieving deep blacks and clean whites are important aspects of a monochromatic image, but the magic is always in the gray tones. Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

Financial freedom is a worthy goal, but for a lot of people, it can feel pretty out of reach. Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode, they break down what true financial freedom in retirement looks like and share some of the key steps to help you get there with confidence.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

In this episode, Vinney Chopra and Beau Eckstein share how they've transformed their real estate empires by leaning into automation, virtual teams, and AI. With decades of experience between them, these two real estate leaders show you exactly how they eliminated busywork, increased productivity, and built powerful marketing machines using one unified tech stack and strategic remote hires.   In this powerhouse episode, they break down:

In this episode I am joined by Alex W, long term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism. Alex describes his journey from elite upbringing in Geneva; through NeoPlatonism, Zen practice, and magick; to advanced states of spiritual attainment and insight. Alex tells stories of his discipleships under pragmatic dharma teacher Kenneth Folk and renowned occultist Alan Chapman and details the lead up to, and attainment and after effects of his own experience of enlightenment. Alex recounts his successful operation of the Abramelin Ritual, a powerful kundalini awakening, and his ongoing encounters with spiritual beings such as Kālī Mā and Hecate. … https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep316-dharma-the-goddess-alex-w Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Elite upbringing in Geneva 03:50 - Religious experiences in America 05:39 - Major surgery and turn towards spirituality 08:05 - Immersion in a Hindu religious group 10:25 - First spiritual experiences and power places 12:07 - Interest in philosophy and the Kyoto School 13:05 - Law school and studying mediaeval philosophy 15:52 - Entering Zen Buddhist practice with Deshimaru Taisen 18:14 - Finding a real Zen master & understanding Zen in Japan 21:55 - Observations about Japanese religiosity 24:09 - 1996 financial crisis and internship in law firm 24:58 - Connecting with advanced practitioners online 26:53 - Interest in Chan Buddhism 30:08 - Japan vs Chinese and Korean monasticism 32:15 - Plateau after 15 years of Zen 33:01 - Daniel Ingram & Kenneth Folk 39:09 - No-self experience 39:54 - Become a student of occultist Alan Chapman 45:25 - Scrying the Enochian Æthyrs 48:02 - Visions and esoteric Christianity 50:09 - Abramelin Ritual w/ Alan Chapman 53:50 - Meeting the Holy Guardian Angel 56:32 - Approaching enlightenment 01:02:38 - Achieving enlightenment 01:10:59 - Consequences of enlightenment 01:14:45 - Confirmation by Stuart Lachs 01:18:54 - Massive kundalini experience 01:22:21 - Loss of interest in spirituality 01:23:21 - Spirit encounters in Santeria 01:27:23 - Strategic presentations of Tibetan Buddhism 01:28:13 - Difficulties after awakening 01:29:52 - Post kundalini energetic development 01:31:56 - Loss of fear of death 01:33:15 - Breathwork 01:34:54 - Opening of psychic senses 01:37:40 - Powerful encounters with Kālī Mā 01:45:03 - Meeting other Dark Goddesses 01:48:27 - Synchronicities and initiations 01:49:20 - Alan Chapman's Magia 01:53:26 - Adventures in Bali 02:03:14 - Chinese Internal Alchemy & Mattias Daly 02:05:25 - Nan Huai-Chin 02:07:31 - Energy rewires for 12 years after awakening 02:09:11 - Neoplatonist theurgy 02:12:31 - Reviving the Western spiritual tradition 02:12:53 - Instructed by Hecate to be interviewed 02:14:31 - Specialties of the Western tradition 02:17:00 - Sacred geography and local deities 02:20:27 - #1 problem in the West 02:23:11 - Karmic connections 02:24:34 - Fall from grace after awakening 02:26:16 - Divine beings care about authenticity 02:28:15 - Sequel plans 02:29:57 - Praise for the Guru Viking Podcast … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

In this episode, Dr. Remina, a Functional Medicine Physician, joins me to discuss how stress affects our health as high-achieving women, particularly our gut health. We share practical tactics to calm the nervous system and manage stress effectively—essential for preventing burnout and optimizing our well-being.Key Topics:Stress and its impact on gut healthHow stress shows up in the bodyPractical tactics to calm the nervous systemDr. Remina's top tips for stress managementConnect with Dr. Remina:Instagram: @drreminaWebsite: https://www.drremina.com/Book: stay tuned for her book coming out soon!!Call to Action: If you loved this episode, don't forget to rate, review, and share it with a friend! Let us know your biggest takeaway on Instagram at @michelleestallings.Want to dive deeper? If you're ready to transform your body, energy, and identity without burnout, you are invited to apply to my Private Mentorship and/or the Ambitious + Fit Mastermind. These programs are designed for high-achieving women ready to elevate their health and life. Apply at www.ambitiousandfit.com 

Purple Political Breakdown - Key Points from My Favorite Episodes So FarMEDIA & INFORMATION INTEGRITY"What is Informed? How Do We Solve Media Bias and Misinformation?" Ft. Kira ShishkinListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/what-is-informed-how-do-we-solve-media-bias-and-misinformation-ft-kira-shishkin Key Points: The average person is drowning in headlines, spin, and clickbait Need for concise, factual, and bias-free news briefings Importance of breaking through the noise with facts-only approach Media bias and misinformation are solvable problems with the right tools"Alex Fink: Cutting Through the Noise of Online Politics"Listen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/alex-fink-cutting-through-the-noise-of-online-politics Key Points: AI-driven tools can eliminate junk news and clickbait content Nutrition labels concept for evaluating quality of online articles Tackling disinformation requires constant vigilance and innovation Customizable news feeds can shape future of online news consumption"Uncovering the Truth: How 1440 Media Provides Unbiased Political News" Ft. Tim HuelskampListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/uncovering-the-truth-how-1440-media-provides-unbiased-political-news-tim-huelskamp Key Points: Unbiased news delivery is possible with proper editorial standards Importance of separating fact from opinion in news reporting Need for news sources that don't push partisan agendasELECTORAL REFORM & DEMOCRACY"How Will Star Voting Save Politics" Ft. Sara WolkListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-will-star-voting-save-politics-ft-sara-wolk Key Points: STAR Voting can eliminate wasted votes and strategic voting Current voting systems limit true representation Electoral reform is essential for breaking two-party dominance Voters deserve better options than "lesser of two evils""How Do We Build Trust in Elections?" Ft. Joan BladesListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-do-we-build-trust-in-elections-ft-joan-blades Key Points: Trust in elections requires meaningful conversations across political divides Living Room Conversations model creates safe spaces for dialogue Building trust starts with listening and understanding different perspectives Election integrity depends on civic engagement and dialogue"Understanding the Value of Independent Voters & Swing States" Ft. Dr. Lura ForcumListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/understaning-the-value-of-indepdent-voters-swing-states-will-change-politics-ft-dr-lura-forcum Key Points: Independent voters represent growing political force Swing states demonstrate importance of nuanced political thinking Independent voters often seek practical solutions over partisan rhetoric Political future depends on engaging unaffiliated votersCONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS"The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Bill of Rights: Explained Simply"Listen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-the-bill-of-rights-explained-simply Key Points: Breaking down each amendment for practical understanding Ranking amendments by current relevance and importance Constitutional literacy is essential for civic participation Bill of Rights protections remain relevant to modern challenges"The Constitutional Carry Debate: Safety or Risk"Listen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-constitutional-carry-debate-safety-or-risk Key Points: Second Amendment interpretations vary significantly Balance between individual rights and public safety Constitutional carry policies have complex implications Need for evidence-based approaches to gun policyEDUCATION & FAMILY POLICY"How Do We Fix Public Education in Texas?" Ft. Democrat Claire Campos-O'NealListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-do-we-fix-public-education-in-texas-ft-democrat-claire-campos-o-neal Key Points: Voucher systems present both opportunities and challenges Education policy requires bipartisan solutions Local control vs. state oversight creates ongoing tensions Parent choice and public school funding need balance"The Government Should Have No Control Over Children" Ft. Gene ValentinoListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-government-should-have-no-control-over-children-ft-gene-valentino Key Points: Parental rights vs. government oversight creates complex debates Importance of discussion and compromise between political sides Children's welfare requires balanced approach from all stakeholders Government role in family life needs clear boundaries"Why Parents Hold the Key to a Stronger Society" Ft. Nathaniel TurnerListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/why-parents-hold-the-key-to-a-stronger-society-ft-nathaniel-turner Key Points: Parental involvement crucial for societal health Family structures impact broader community outcomes Parents need support systems, not government interference Strong families create strong communitiesSOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY"From Equality to Equity: Taking Action Against Systemic Discrimination" Dr. Frank DouglasListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/from-equality-to-equity-taking-action-against-systemic-discrimination-dr-frank-douglas Key Points: Difference between equality and equity in policy outcomes Systemic discrimination requires intentional solutions Action needed beyond awareness to create real change Balanced approach to addressing historical inequities"Empowering Latino Communities: Key Solutions for Achieving a New American Dream" Ft. Dr. Paul RiveraListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/empowering-latino-communities-key-solutions-for-achieving-a-new-american-dream-ft-dr-paul-rivera Key Points: Latino communities need targeted but inclusive policies American Dream must be accessible to all communities Economic empowerment requires comprehensive approach Community leadership essential for lasting change"The Amazing Power of Being a Minority in American History"Listen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-amazing-power-of-being-a-minority-in-american-history-you-might-learn-something-new Key Points: Minority communities have shaped American progress Historical perspective reveals ongoing contributions Minority experiences offer valuable lessons for society Diversity strengthens American institutionsCONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES"The Pros and Cons of A.I. and Will It Take People's Jobs"Listen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-i-and-will-it-take-people-s-jobs Key Points: AI presents both opportunities and displacement risks Job market adaptation requires proactive planning Technology policy needs bipartisan approach Worker retraining and support essential for transition"Is Our Mental Health Changing as Technology Develops?"Listen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/is-our-mental-health-changing-as-technology-develops Key Points: Technology's impact on mental health requires study Digital age creates new psychological challenges Mental health policy needs updated approaches Balance between technology benefits and risks"Climate Change is Real and Here's How We Solve It" Ft. Beth Steven McDanielListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/climate-change-is-real-and-here-s-how-we-solve-it-ft-beth-steven-mcdaniel Key Points: Climate change requires evidence-based solutions Environmental policy can have bipartisan support Economic and environmental interests can align Practical solutions exist beyond political rhetoricPOLITICAL DISCOURSE & REFORM"How Do We Stop the Cycle of Hatred"Listen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/how-do-we-stop-the-cycle-of-hatred Key Points: Political hatred undermines democratic institutions Cycle of hatred can be broken through intentional effort Common ground exists across political divides Healing requires commitment from all sides"We Can Change Political Conflict for the Better" Ft. Hesha AbramsListen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/we-can-change-political-conflict-for-the-better-listen-now-to-change-politics-ft-hesha-abrams Key Points: Political conflict can be transformed into productive dialogue Mediation techniques apply to political disputes Change is possible with proper facilitation Conflict resolution skills essential for democracy"Social Media Influencers and Political Leaders Need to be Held at a Higher Standard"Listen: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/social-media-influencers-and-political-leaders-need-to-be-held-at-a-higher-standard Key Points: Online influence comes with responsibility Political leaders must model better behavior Social media platforms shape political discourse Higher standards benefit democratic dialogueNew Links: https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-relationship-between-donald-trump-and-jeffrey-epstein-will-pam-bondi-resign https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/what-is-finc-and-digital-democracy-a-new-coalition-to-challenge-the-two-party-system-and-the-establishment-ft-travis-misurellStandard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. 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In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss science related to attractiveness, coolness, and personality type. They explore scientific studies on the factors associated with perceived attractiveness and "coolness," discussing body fat percentages and societal perceptions. The conversation shifts to how personality traits appear to predict workout preferences and engagement in fitness, then they debate the importance of matching exercise to individual characteristics. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Iron Culture and Guests 5:57 The Science of (Male) Attractiveness 10:39 Evolutionary Underpinnings of Male Attractiveness 13:53 Distorted Perceptions of Attractiveness (In the Fitness World) 20:10 The Irony of Pursuing Attractiveness 22:22 Body-Fat and Optimized Health 24:18 Surprising Article Feedback 28:50 Unrealistic Body Standards and Gender Perceptions 32:49 Achieving the Outcome Versus Doing Hard Things 35:07 Attractiveness is More Than Body Shape/Size 37:48 The Science of Being Cool 47:19 Matching Exercise To Personality Types References: Xia F, Sauciuvenaite J, Bissland R, Hambly C, Starr-Vaanholt L, Faries MD, et al. The relationship between body fatness and physical attractiveness in males. Personality and Individual Differences. 2025 Sep 1;243:113240. de Jager S, Coetzee N, Coetzee V. Facial Adiposity, Attractiveness, and Health: A Review. Front Psychol. 2018 Dec 21;9:2562. Brierley ME, Brooks KR, Mond J, Stevenson RJ, Stephen ID. The Body and the Beautiful: Health, Attractiveness and Body Composition in Men's and Women's Bodies. PLoS One. 2016;11(6):e0156722. Sorokowski P, Kościński K, Sorokowska A, Huanca T. Preference for Women's Body Mass and Waist-to-Hip Ratio in Tsimane' Men of the Bolivian Amazon: Biological and Cultural Determinants. PLoS One. 2014 Aug 22;9(8):e105468. Tovée MJ, Cornelissen PL. Female and male perceptions of female physical attractiveness in front-view and profile. Br J Psychol. 2001 May;92(Pt 2):391–402. Jayedi A, Khan TA, Aune D, Emadi A, Shab-Bidar S. Body fat and risk of all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Int J Obes (Lond). 2022 Sep;46(9):1573–81. Hu J, Chen X, Yang J, Giovannucci E, Lee DH, Luo W, et al. Association between fat mass and mortality: analysis of Mendelian randomization and lifestyle modification. Metabolism. 2022 Nov;136:155307. Ramlau-Hansen CH, Thulstrup AM, Nohr EA, Bonde JP, Sørensen TIA, Olsen J. Subfecundity in overweight and obese couples. Hum Reprod. 2007 Jun;22(6):1634–7. Wei S, Schmidt MD, Dwyer T, Norman RJ, Venn AJ. Obesity and menstrual irregularity: associations with SHBG, testosterone, and insulin. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2009 May;17(5):1070–6. Liu Y, Hu X, Xiong M, Li J, Jiang X, Wan Y, et al. Association of BMI with erectile dysfunction: A cross-sectional study of men from an andrology clinic. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023;14:1135024. https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fxge0001799 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1587472/full

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You're not stuck or not ready, you're gaslighting yourself out of your own power, without even realizing it. In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest patterns keeping high-achieving women spinning, second-guessing, and stalling their own success. Here's what we dig into: How self-gaslighting actually shows up for high-achievers (it's not what you think) Why this pattern is wired deep in your subconscious and nervous system The energetic cost this is having on your business, income, and relationships A simple 4-step process to stop undermining your own power and finally lead with clarity and trust Bold truth: No amount of strategy can override the energy you're bringing to the table. If you're ready to stop spinning and start showing up in your full power, you need this one. Grab the free Daily Energy Management Audio here → GET THE AUDIO Book your free 30-min Subconscious Growth Audit here → LET'S DO THIS Let's Connect!

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a Columbia-trained psychiatrist, researcher, and thought leader on hidden depression in high achievers. Get ready for a girl-to-girl chat on breaking free from the productivity trap and finding real joy. Peek behind the curtain of why so many millennial + Gen Z women feel “meh” even when life looks good on the outside. Dr. Judith spills the science of your personal happiness, reveals secret symptoms of depression, and shares her signature 5 Vs for unlocking more pleasure on the daily.  Ready for the truth about hustle culture, creative burnout, and how "having it all" can sometimes leave us empty? You'll laugh, nod, maybe cry a little—but most importantly, you'll walk away with soul-nourishing tools to start living joyfully… starting now. We also talk about: -Spotting the sneaky signs of high functioning depression  -The difference between joy + happiness -Why people-pleasing + perfectionism keep you unfulfilled -Differences in Gen Z vs. millennial struggles -Tech overload, burnout, and the new face of success -How spirituality + ritual can distract you -The role of social media in modern anxiety -Practical ways to reconnect with your values -The #1 therapy tool for shifting your mood  -Why “high achievers” don't always have it all together Resources -Book: HIGH FUNCTIONING: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy  -Instagram: @drjudithjoseph  -Facebook: @drjudithjoseph -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Pendulum | Go to pendulumlife.com and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off all Pendulum membership first orders. Just Thrive | Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/almost30 and save 20% on your first 90 day bottle of Just Thrive probiotic with promo code: ALMOST30. LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30 and get a free sample pack with any order. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text ALMOST to 64000 to get your discount. Ka'Chava | Go to https://kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Quince | Go to Quince.com/ALMOST30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: -https://almost30.com/about -almost30.com/morningmicrodose -https://almost30.com/book Join our community: -facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups -instagram.com/almost30podcast -tiktok.com/@almost30podcast -youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us have figured out how to hold it all together when things feel heavy, but what about when life feels good? Corinne Morahan opens up about a quiet tension that many high-achieving women experience: the discomfort that comes with ease. She shares how years of stress, pressure, and responsibility can condition us to feel safer in chaos than in calm, and how that pattern can quietly limit the good we allow in whether it's love, rest, success, or connection. If joy feels unfamiliar or fleeting, there's probably a reason.   Corinne talks about her own process of learning to receive and hold more of the good stuff. She breaks down the nervous system's role in this work, offers practical tools like EFT tapping, and challenges the idea that happiness needs to be earned through struggle. Have you ever caught yourself downplaying something great? Do you feel more equipped to survive than to celebrate? This episode invites you to notice those patterns and gently create space for more ease, more peace, and more of what you've always wanted.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Holding More Pain Than Joy 02:48 Building Capacity for Pleasure and Joy 03:54 Why We Normalize Struggle 04:26 Creating Success from Alignment and Ease 05:29 The Nervous System's Role in Receiving Good 07:26 Practical Tools to Expand Your Capacity for Ease 09:45 Making Celebration a Daily Practice 11:35 Learning to Trust the Sustainability of Goodness 12:48 Reflecting on the Good You May Be Brushing Off   Links Feeling stuck in your career, business, or what's next? Join UNSTUCK—a 90-minute masterclass with live coaching and a full two days of follow-up support to help you go from stalled to unstoppable: corinnemorahan.com/unstuck   Connect With Corinne: https://www.gridandglam.com/ https://www.corinnemorahan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam/ https://www.instagram.com/corinnemorahan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinnemorahan/ https://www.facebook.com/gridandglam Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 142 "Automation Creates Lasting Achievement: What Every Leader Must Know About AI with Arunansu Pattanayak"Olivia talks personal and professional achievements with LT. Col. Oakland McCulloch. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch, is a decorated leader and expert in leadership development. Oakland is the author of the 2021 book, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be, which distills lessons from his distinguished 23-year career in the U.S. Army and nearly two decades of leadership in civilian roles. Known for his practical and actionable insights, Oakland has delivered keynote speeches around the world, inspiring leaders to create meaningful change and leave a lasting impact.Join Olivia every Tuesday as she brings on top notch guests to talk about how they are Achieving Success! Career Development Book and More at Achieving-success.comStay Connected With Us:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessYou can find Arunansu Pattanayak:LinkedIn: arunansuspeaksWebsite: www.arunansupattanayak.comEmail: arun@arunansupattanayak.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

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Discover how to improve the way you train and move with insights from Nsima Inyang on Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into why functional training is the key to becoming stronger, more mobile, and resilient in daily life.Learn how Nsima's transition from bodybuilding to functional training has improved his strength, endurance, and flexibility. We explore the importance of nutrition, the mental and physical benefits of jiu-jitsu, and the value of diverse workouts like rope flow, sandbag training, and bodyweight exercises.If you've struggled with injuries, want smarter training strategies, or are searching for sustainable ways to get stronger, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for you. Tune in to transform your approach to fitness!Special perks for our listeners below!

You've built the career. You've got the house, the title, the wife, maybe even the family. But deep down… something still feels off.   In this powerful episode, Coach Frank sits down with Craig Filek, creator of Purpose Mapping®, to expose the hidden crisis facing high-performing men and how chasing success without purpose can lead to burnout, addiction, and emptiness.   They dive deep into the second mountain the journey beyond material wins and explore why so many men feel lost after “having it all.” Craig shares hard-earned wisdom on identity, shadow work, father wounds, and how men can finally start living with clarity, alignment, and purpose.   If you're a man who's tired of pretending success is enough… this conversation will wake you up.  

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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - Palestine’s Stolen Future - The Genocide Budget (And How to Stop It) - Protest, Immigration Enforcement, and the Unhoused Community - The Minnesota Assassination & Evangelical Terrorism - Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #24 You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: Palestine's Stolen Future Raz Segal on genocide - https://jewishcurrents.org/a-textbook-case-of-genocide Omer Bartov on genocide – https://www.democracynow.org/2024/12/30/omer_bartov_israel_gaza_genocide Amos Goldberg on genocide - https://thefirethesetimes.com/2025/05/25/intent-holocaust-studies-and-the-gaza-genocide-w-amos-goldberg/ Khaled Elgindy on Biden’s “bear hug” - https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/10/10/biden-israel-hamas-war-gaza-us-policy/ Bezalel Smotrich on population transfer - https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-says-gaza-to-be-totally-destroyed-population-concentrated-in-small-area/ Nissim Vaturi on population transfer - https://www.timesofisrael.com/occupy-expel-settle-minister-mks-at-far-right-rally-call-to-empty-gaza-of-gazans/ Arab Peace Initiative - https://www.kas.de/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=a5dab26d-a2fe-dc66-8910-a13730828279&groupId=268421 Arab Center Washington – “The Biden Administration and the Middle East in 2023” - https://arabcenterdc.org/resource/the-biden-administration-and-the-middle-east-in-2023/ Mike Huckabee on Palestinians - https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/politics/mike-huckabee-palestinian-comments-trump-israel-ambassador Steve Witkoff making deals with Hamas - https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-says-witkoffs-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-must-lead-end-war-2025-05-31/ Adam Boehler “we are not an agent of Israel” - https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/adam-boehler-hamas-israel-talks Philippe Lazzarini on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-commissioner-general-gaza-aid-distribution-has-become-death-trap Doctors without Borders on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/siege-gaza-msf-denounces-new-aid-mechanism-proposed-us-and-israel Jake Woods, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, resigns - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/26/gaza-humanitarian-foundation-aid-group-jake-wood-resigns Saudi Minister on Two-State Solution - https://www.mofa.gov.sa/en/ministry/news/Pages/His-Highness-the-Foreign-Minister-A-Two-State-Solution-is-the-Only-Path-to-Achieving-a-Just-and-Lasting-Peace-in-the-Regio.aspx France & Saudi sponsor peace conference - https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-855969 Qatari foreign minister on Saudi sponsored peace conference - https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250613-qatar-france-fms-underscore-importance-of-upcoming-un-two-state-solution-conference-as-real-opportunity-for-peace/ The Oslo Accords and the Palestinian Authority background - https://www.palquest.org/en/highlight/31121/x-oslo-process-and-establishment-palestinian-authority Yitzhak Rabin’s final address to the Knesset - https://www.palquest.org/en/historictext/24965/yitzhaq-rabin%E2%80%99s-address-knesset-after-israeli-palestinian-agreement Mapping Palestinian Politics – European Council on Foreign Relations - https://ecfr.eu/special/mapping_palestinian_politics/plo/ “Abbas is America’s Man” - https://jewishcurrents.org/abbas-is-americas-man Tariq Dana – “Lost in Transition: The Palestinian National Movement After Oslo” - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/from-the-river-to-the-sea-9781978752658/ Wendy Pearlman – “Violence, Nonviolence, and the Palestinian National Movement” - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/violence-nonviolence-and-the-palestinian-national-movement/0F8D188C7D514D49F68D827066E0FABD BDS call - https://bdsmovement.net/pacbi/pacbi-call Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research – September 2023 poll - https://www.pcpsr.org/sites/default/files/Poll%2089%20English%20Full%20Text%20September%202023.pdf Interview with Ukrainian outlet “Commons” - https://commons.com.ua/en/intervyu-z-danoyu-el-kurd/ Protests against Hamas – July 2023 - https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/07/30/thousands-of-marchers-in-gaza-in-rare-public-display-of-discontent-with-hamas_6073136_4.html Protests against Hamas - https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/25/middleeast/anti-hamas-protests-gaza-intl-latam Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research – May 2025 poll - https://www.pcpsr.org/sites/default/files/Poll%2095%20press%20release%206May2025%20ENGLISH.pdf Changes in PLO structure and new Vice President role - 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