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Matthew Samuel, UK Chartered Financial Planner and SEC Regulated Financial Planner at Titan Wealth International, has built a career across both the UK and the international market, specialising in advising clients with US connections and US assets from his base in Dubai.He holds his UK chartered status alongside the Series 65 qualification, which makes him a registered investment adviser under the SEC, the US regulator. That means he can advise American expats living anywhere in the world, UK pension holders based in the US, and anyone navigating assets across both jurisdictions. It is one of the most technically demanding niches in financial planning, and it is exactly where he chose to specialise.In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam Oakes sits down with Matthew in Dubai to find out what that career actually looks like day to day. How he established credibility as a young adviser without years of experience behind him, and why getting your exams done early is the single best thing a young financial planner can do. How Covid changed the way international advice is delivered, making it possible to speak to clients across New York, Texas and San Francisco all in one evening without boarding a single flight. And what the One Titan philosophy actually means in practice, from following clients across borders as their lives change to having specialists in-house for almost every jurisdiction in the world.Titan Wealth International is expanding into the US with advisers on the ground, building the infrastructure to serve clients wherever in the world they end up.This is an episode for UK financial planners thinking about an international career, for anyone curious about what advising US-connected clients actually involves, and for anyone who wants to understand what a genuinely global financial planning business looks like.The episode's key takeaways:Why Matthew combined his UK chartered status with the Series 65 to advise US-connected clients internationallyHow knowledge compensates for lack of experience in client meetings and why young advisers should prioritise their examsHow Covid changed international financial planning delivery and what that means for advisers thinking about going globalWhat a 401k is and why so many sit dormant and unreviewed for international clientsWhat the IRA rollover actually means and why it matters for US clients with UK connectionsWhat One Titan means in practice and why a borderless financial planning business changes everything for internationally mobile clientsWhy Titan Wealth International is expanding into the US and what that means for financial planners considering an international careerIf you are a UK financial planner thinking about taking your career international, this is the episode to listen to.Learn more about Titan Wealth International at www.titanwealthinternational.comFinancial Planner Life is sponsored by Redmill AdvanceWhether you're starting out, already qualified, or building a training academy, Redmill Advance delivers expert-led learning, exam support and CPD from Level 4 to Chartered.✅ Trusted by top UK firms
Founder/ Data S ience, AI & Economic Consultant at Analytics TX LLC Consulting practice focused on analytics, economic analysis, and executive advisory. • Design consulting frameworks to audit enterprise datasets, resolve data silos, build Python analytics workflows, predictive analysis, and statistical models, translating complex data into decision systems for founders and leadership teams. • Advise organizations on analytics infrastructure, AI tool selection, and pipeline architecture; deliver executive training in statistical reasoning, business analytics, and economic indicators. • Provide statistical and economic expert analysis used in U.S. litigation, including modeling, statistical evaluation of claims, and expert reports. Statistical modeling and damages analyses have contributed to multi-million-dollar settlements and financial exposure reductions in complex litigation matters. (Clients confidential) • Built Post it Save it App, a production SaaS platform that ingests LinkedIn post and profile data via OAuth API and processes it into structured performance analytics dashboards and reports (JSON, Excel, HTML). Deliberately built without AI, delivering accurate, deterministic content analytics at a fraction of the cost of AI-based alternatives or reliance on LLM uncertainties. • Built an end-to-end course creation system for the Professional Certificate in Business Analytics: Data-Informed Decision Making, parsing source materials (PDFs, Word, images) and transforming them into full course content including slides, AI-generated visuals, and voiceover-driven video modules using image generation and ffmpeg pipelines. Follow her on the author page on Amazon where she has published her book:https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Hand-Visible-Profit-Decisions/dp/B0GY7V14VL Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kruti-lehenbauer/ ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 800+ weekly blogs / 500+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk
Llenamos la marmita con unos cuantos lanzamientos favoritos de la primera mitad del año. Play it loud!(Foto del podcast por Marty Perez; The Young Fresh Fellows)Playlist;SHORTY’S SWINGIN’ COCONUTS “The call of Tangaroa” (Mai Tai in Hi-Fi)FAST KIDS “Advise” (Fast kids forever)BRAD MARINO “Lost without you” (Agent of chaos)YOUNG FRESH FELLOWS “Killing time in Union Square” (Loft)THE LONG RYDERS “Four winters again” (High noon hymns)RUBY and THE CLUMSY DOLLIES “Mad” (New and improved)THE BEVIS FROND “That’s your lot” (Horrorful heights)DANIEL ROMANO’S OUTFIT “Autopoiet” (Preservers of the pearl)KING TUFF “Invisible ink” (MOO)MUJERES “Alucinante” (Es un dolor inexplicable)091 “Antes de que salga el Sol” (Espejismo nº9)THE JAMES HUNTER SIX “Gun shy” (Off the fence)CARMY LOVE “You gotta understand”GREY DELISLE and LES GREENE “Mister” (Grey and Greene)HONEYBEAR THE BAND “Fake it till ya make it”NUDE PARTY “Look who’s back” (Look who’s back)Escuchar audio
St Paul School Board member Chauntyll Allen advise dog owners to have their dogs pee on white Christians. After months of hard work, the Mpls city council finally delivered a vote to create bathhouses and sex venues in the city. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The show:University of Minnesota approves 3.8% tuition hike amid millions in budget cutsState Rep. Elliott Engen pleads not guilty to charges in DWI arrestVenezuelans race to find survivors, foreign rescuers join search as frustration mountsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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St Paul School Board member Chauntyll Allen advise dog owners to have their dogs pee on white Christians. After months of hard work, the Mpls city council finally delivered a vote to create bathhouses and sex venues in the city. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The show:University of Minnesota approves 3.8% tuition hike amid millions in budget cutsState Rep. Elliott Engen pleads not guilty to charges in DWI arrestVenezuelans race to find survivors, foreign rescuers join search as frustration mountsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cold War Cinema team returns to discuss Sidney Lumet's 1964 film Fail Safe, a powerful (and bold) independent Hollywood production that paints a horrific picture of a potential nuclear war. The film was released the same year as Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove and has remained in its shadow, unfairly, ever since. In this episode we discuss: Sidney Lumut's fascinating and underrated cinematic career The political and historical context of Fail Safe (1964), a film that captures the paranoia of nuclear proliferation The film's critique of war technology and how that maps onto our current era of AI-assisted warfare. The limits of Hollywood storrytelling for a truly radical critique of US imperialism _____________________ We love to give book or film recommendations on the podcast, so here are ours for this episode: Jason recommends the 1992 book Signatures of the Visible by Fredric Jameson. Paul recommends the novel Advise and Consent by Allen Drury and Otto Preminger's 1962 film adaptiion Avise & Consent. Tony recommends the book Raymond Chandler: The Detections of Totality by Fredric Jameson and W.E.B. Du Bois's book Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil. _____________________________ Like and subscribe to Cold War Cinema, and don't forget to leave us a review! Want to continue the conversation? Drop us a line at any time at coldwarcinemapod@gmail.com. To stay up to date on Cold War Cinema, follow along at coldwarcinema.com, or find us online on Bluesky @coldwarcinema.com or on X at @Cold_War_Cinema. For more from your hosts: Follow Jason on Bluesky at @JasonChristian.bsky.social, on X at @JasonAChristian, on Letterboxed at @exilemagic. Jason also writes an infrequent newletter on left-wing cinema at Notes on Radical Cinema. Follow Anthony on Bluesky at @tonyjballas.bsky.social, on X at @tonyjballas, or on Letterboxed at @tonyjballas. Follow Paul on Bluesky at @ptklein.com, or on Letterboxed at @ptklein. Paul also writes about movies at www.howotreadmovies.com _____________________ Logo by Jason Christian Theme music by DYAD (Charles Ballas and Jeremy Averitt). Happy listening!
A recent Constitutional Court judgment has clarified how customary and civil marriages affect property ownership, highlighting important consequences for homeownership in South Africa. The ruling confirms that couples cannot change the legal rules governing their marriage simply by entering into a civil marriage or signing an antenuptial contract after they are already married under customary law. Legal firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr says, this decision highlights the importance of proper due diligence by property owners, purchasers, and conveyancers, particularly where customary marriages are involved. To unpack this, Elvis Presslin spok to Sune Kruger, Director in the Real Estate Law & Conveyancing practice at law firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Thorne to discuss the many considerations in setting up and running an NIH-sponsored clinical trial in uveitis. We additionally discuss the recently published results of the ADVISE study.The authors report no relevant financial disclosures.
உபதேசத்தை ஏற்பவர்களும் மறுப்பவர்களும் [Surah Al-Mulk: 3 to 11] அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 03-05-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy
உபதேசத்தை ஏற்பவர்களும் மறுப்பவர்களும் [Surah Al-Mulk: 3 to 11] – கேள்வி பதில் அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 03-05-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy
உபதேசத்தை ஏற்பவர்களும் மறுப்பவர்களும் [Surah Al-Mulk: 3 to 11] அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 03-05-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy
உபதேசத்தை ஏற்பவர்களும் மறுப்பவர்களும் [Surah Al-Mulk: 3 to 11] – கேள்வி பதில் அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 03-05-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy
Recorded live at the Thomson Reuters Advisory Symposium 2026 in Huntington Beach, CA on June 2, 2026, this special live episode of Pulse of the Practice features hosts Paul Miller (founder and owner of Business by Design, a firm specializing in advisory services and tax strategies for small business entrepreneurs) and Mo Arbas (Advisory Services Lead and thought-leadership presenter at Thomson Reuters events, passionate about challenge and change in the advisory space).In this high-energy, audience-driven session, Paul and Mo tackle the most pressing challenges facing tax and accounting firms right now — and lay out a compelling vision for what's coming next. They walk through a firm life cycle framework built around three concurrent cycles: the client cycle, the firm cycle, and a pre-cycle focused on prospecting — including the often-overlooked reality that your existing clients are prospects too.The conversation dives deep into three critical observations shaping the future of accounting firms:Capacity vs. Complexity — Client and firm complexity is increasing faster than most firms can keep up with, creating a bandwidth crisis that no amount of hustle alone can solve.The Knowledge Transfer Problem — Decades of expertise live in people's heads, and there's no easy way to transfer that institutional knowledge to new staff — until now.The AI Inflection Point — AI is no longer a future concept. It is actively reshaping firm workflows, and the next wave of agentic AI will bring more advancement in the next six months than the past ten years combined.Paul and Mo introduce the concept of Client Intelligence and Firm Intelligence — a framework for capturing unstructured conversational data, client context, and firm-specific knowledge to power smarter advisory workflows. They also preview Playbooks inside Ready to Advise, a feature designed to help firms standardize their advisory strategies by client persona, and discuss the vision of being able to speak a proposal into existence — letting AI do 80–90% of the scoping, pricing, and packaging work based on context gathered from real client conversations.Whether you're a solo practitioner or running a multi-office firm, this episode will challenge you to rethink your firm's life cycle, reclaim lost revenue opportunities, and start building toward a scalable, intelligent advisory practice.Topics covered:Firm and client life cycle frameworksAdvisory prospecting for new and existing clientsBandwidth and capacity challenges in accounting firmsAI and agentic workflows in tax and accountingClient Intelligence vs. Firm IntelligenceKnowledge transfer and staff training with AIAdvisory playbooks and client personasSpeaking a proposal into existencePricing strategy and scope definitionReady to Advise product updatesThomson Reuters Advisory Symposium 2026Join Paul Miller and Thomson Reuters Advisory Consultants as they have real and relevant conversations to provide you with inspirational and actionable ideas to move your firm forward — covering leadership, client relationships, firm culture, staffing, technology, and much more.
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Career guidance business expert Emily McSherry built a six-figure ed tech company from a small Texas town with zero business role models and landed partnerships with ASU, UCLA, and Berkeley. In this episode, the CEO and founder of Advise breaks down exactly how to build a scalable career guidance business from scratch, close contracts with slow-moving institutions, and generate recurring revenue with lean operations. You will explore: how she grew a library of 12,000+ short-form career videos using student interns, the sales strategy that helped her land her first four university clients before having a tech team, why pitch competitions can trap early-stage founders and how to work them smarter, and the mindset shift that separates founders who stall from those who scale fast. Emily shares her hard-won lessons on team building, cash flow management, and the identity work that accelerates growth. Tune in now for a real blueprint on building a business that creates lasting impact.
In this episode of Arise and Abide, Curtis and Sally read and reflect on Proverbs 4, a chapter centered on a father's wise instruction to his children. Together, they explore the image of wisdom as a guiding path that protects, corrects, and leads God's people toward life. Sally reflects on the importance of staying on the path God has given rather than turning aside to our own understanding or following the way of others. Curtis connects the passage to discipleship, parenting, humility, and the need to receive correction with an open heart. The conversation highlights the contrast between the way of righteousness, described as the first gleam of dawn growing brighter, and the way of wickedness, described as deep darkness. Curtis and Sally also connect Proverbs 4 to the words of Jesus in John 8 and John 12, reminding listeners that Christ is the true light who leads us away from darkness and into life. While wisdom calls for attention, discipline, and obedience, this episode also emphasizes God's grace: even when we stumble or lose our way, God continues to draw us back to Himself.
Welcome to MrMaple Podcasts, your go-to destination for all things horticulture. Our playlist is a collection of podcasts that showcase various plants and interview renowned horticulturists. We aim to educate and inspire our listeners about the beauty of plants and the knowledge needed to cultivate them. Our podcasts cover a wide range of topics, from Japanese Maples, Conifers, Ginkgos, and Azaleas to interviews with experts in the field. Tune in every Sunday at 8PM eastern for a new episode and join us on this journey to discover the wonders of horticulture.
Mark discusses Trump’s physical today and the good shape the President appears to be in; MSNOW’s Joe Scarborough calls Trump; and whether the Democrats’ radical viewpoints are beginning to turn the corner back towards sanity. Plus, Mark welcomes political expert Ed Rollins, who discusses today’s primary elections in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Please see https://www.pfi.sr/HYMPAVZI_PI for Full PI #HYMPAVZISponsored William S. Somers, Ph.D. is a biotherapeutics research and development leader with more than 30 years of experience across biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations, including Pfizer. As a scientist living with hemophilia, Dr. Somers played a key role in driving the patient-centric and purposeful design of HYMPAVZI (marstacimab-hncq). This episode will explore how the patient perspective influenced the scientific journey, with a special focus on Will's research and why it was personally important for him to bring HYMPAVZI to people with hemophilia. To learn more and for safety information, visit HYMPAVZI.com. This post is directed to a U.S. audience and may not be suitable outside of the U.S. This video is intended to be viewed as it was originally produced in partnership with Pfizer. Remember, this content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. PP-HYM-USA-1071 Show Notes: For prescribing information visit pfi.sr/HYMPAVZI_PI For information on how to navigate your treatment journey visit the shared decision-making guide here. Listen and subscribe where you get your podcasts! #Hemophilia HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use HYMPAVZI safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for HYMPAVZI. HYMPAVZI (marstacimab-hncq) injection, for subcutaneous use Initial U.S. Approval: 2024 INDICATIONS AND USAGE HYMPAVZI is a tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) antagonist indicated for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with: hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) without factor VIII inhibitors, or hemophilia B (congenital factor IX deficiency) without factor IX inhibitors. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See Full Prescribing Information for important dosing and administration instructions. The recommended dosage of HYMPAVZI is: Loading dose: 300 mg (two 150 mg injections) by subcutaneous injection Maintenance dose: One week after the loading dose, initiate maintenance dosing of 150 mg every week by subcutaneous injection on the same day each week, at any time of day. Dose adjustment to 300 mg subcutaneous injection weekly can be considered. Factor VIII and factor IX products can be administered for the treatment of breakthrough bleeds in patients receiving HYMPAVZI. Do not use additional doses of HYMPAVZI to treat breakthrough bleeds. Temporarily discontinue HYMPAVZI before major surgery. DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 150 mg/mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe Injection: 150 mg/mL in a single-dose prefilled pen CONTRAINDICATIONS None. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Thromboembolic Events: Thromboembolic events may occur. Interrupt HYMPAVZI prophylaxis if symptoms occur. Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity reactions may occur. In the event of a severe allergic reaction, discontinue HYMPAVZI. Embryofetal Toxicity: May cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception. ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions reported in ≥3% of HYMPAVZI-treated patients were injection site reaction, headache, and pruritus. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling. Revised: 12/2025
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSFor the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: We discussed digital ID, the NHS app, data harvesting, surveillance, AI, behavioural manipulation, and why personal and health data has become one of the most valuable assets in the modern world.DocLinks Website https://www.instagram.com/melissa_keenan_ciummei_MY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjqIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSFor the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: It was a real pleasure getting to know Stephen Heiner. We recorded this spontaneous podcast while he was briefly passing through London, and despite being short on time, the conversation was packed with insight.DocLinks Website https://stephenheiner.com/MY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjqIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSFor the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: We discussed the case of Irish GP Dr Billy Ralph, excess deaths, media propaganda, and the growing pressure on doctors and journalists to stay silent. The conversation also went into politics, mass migration, celebrity culture, and the state of modern society.DocLinks Website https://aislingoloughlin.substack.com/MY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjqIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: We talked about pain, recovery, and what real health looks like, including the MELT Method and why fascial hydration matters. It's not about big muscles or smashing the gym, it's about small muscles, connective tissue, and true core strength to move well and avoid injury.DocLinks MY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjqIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
Had he lived, Zig Ziglar — the legendary motivational speaker who died in 2012 — would have turned 100 later this year. To honor his father, Tom Ziglar, who now heads the Ziglar organization, is planning a gala event in Franklin, Tennessee, on October 16th. Limited to 1,500 high achievers, the once-in-a-lifetime gathering will feature members of the Ziglar family and well-known inspirational figures, including personal-finance guru Dave Ramsey and UFC champion Michael Chandler. This week, Tom shares little-known stories about his father, including the fact that despite Zig's worldwide fame, he once carried a stranger's luggage to the guest's hotel room simply because the out-of-towner mistook Zig in his red sports coat for a bellman. More than a nostalgic look backward, this week's episode offers a thoughtful meditation on legacy, leadership, and the enduring power of optimism. [Register for See You At The Top: The Ziglar 100 Transformation Experience. Seats are limited.] Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Zig and Tom Ziglar, Ziglar Inc.Posted: May 11, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:30 Episode: 14.45 Popular Episodes: An Appetite for Success: The Business Lessons Hidden in a Well-Prepared Meal How an Accidental Inventor Built a Life-Saving Company — And What Business Owners Can Learn From Him Veteran Journalist Thomas E. Weber on Weather Literacy as a Form of Strategic Business Intelligence
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: A former investment banker, Mads became critical of the system after seeing it from the inside. We discussed rising costs, the idea that scarcity is managed, and his plan for reform.DocLinks Website https://x.com/PalsvigMY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjqIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
Life doesn't always get easier with seniority - nor do home moves. That's why experts are revealing tricks of the trade designed to make moving home a breeze for your elderly family member… and you, too.Info: https://www.truefriendsmovingcompany.com/nashville/senior-living-moving/ True Friends Moving Company City: Nashville Address: 700 East Old Hickory Blvd Website: https://www.truefriendsmovingcompany.com/
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: We get straight into a powerful truth, time passes whether you act or not. We talk responsibility, discipline, media narratives, and why waiting for the system to change is a mistake. The focus is clear, build something real through community, self reliance, and connection, find your tribe, or risk being left behind.DocMY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjqIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: I sat down with Seyed to explore Iran, geopolitics, and the power structures shaping the world.We discussed sanctions, Western narratives, and why he believes Iran is targeted for resisting global influence. I pushed back on key points, which made for a thought provoking conversation.DocMY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjqIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
It's one of the most common—and most frustrating—complaints in the Emergency Department: the patient covered head-to-toe in hives, miserable, itching, and desperate for relief. In this episode of EM Pulse, we welcome back ED Clinical Pharmacist Haley Burhans to tackle the “uncomfortable” topic of urticaria. We move past the myths of one-and-done doses and explore why your standard allergy dosing might be leaving your patients itching for more. The Power of Second-Generation Antihistamines Haley explains why second-generation antihistamines (cetirizine, levocetirizine, fexofenadine) should be your first-line ED therapy, rather than the old school standard, diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Xyzal vs. Zyrtec: We break down the L-enantiomer (levocetirizine) and whether it actually beats its predecessor in preventing drowsiness. The “Double Dose” Pearl: For acute urticaria in the ED, 10mg of cetirizine isn’t enough. Haley recommends starting with 20mg for adults (or doubling the weight-based dose for kids) to see relief within 20–60 minutes. The 4x Rule: Guidelines now support up to four times the standard daily dose for refractory cases (usually split BID). We discuss the safety data behind these higher regimens and why they are tolerated so well. The Steroid Trap and the Rebound Effect Patients often come in requesting steroids but they are NOT the primary cure for urticaria. The Antihistamine Backbone: Steroids treat inflammation, but the antihistamine treats the underlying stimulus. If a patient stops their antihistamines and only takes a steroid burst, they are set up for a miserable rebound. Dosing Strategies: If you do use steroids, keep it to a burst or taper of 10 days or less. We discuss the utility of methylprednisolone (Medrol Dosepak) versus a simple prednisone burst/taper or a course of longer-acting dexamethasone. Beyond the Basics: Benadryl and the MABs The Danger of “Dirty” Drugs: Why diphenhydramine has fallen out of favor due to its sodium channel blocking side effects, anticholinergic toxicity, and psychiatric risks. The Future of Itch: A look at emerging biologics like omalizumab. While these IgE-blockers shouldn't be started in the ED, it's important to know about them to treat patients who are taking them, or who present with rebound urticaria after recently stopping them. Key Takeaways Go Big on Second Generation Antihistamines: Start with a double dose of cetirizine in the ED. It's safe, effective, and less sedating than first-generation alternatives. Discharge patients on that double dose twice a day. Think Long-Term: Urticaria pathways need time to “cool down.” Advise patients to stay on the prescribed meds/doses for 1–2 months, not 1–2 days. Steroids are Adjuncts: Use a short burst (
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உபதேசத்தை ஏற்பவர்களும் மறுப்பவர்களும் [Surah Al-Mulk: 3 to 11] – கேள்வி பதில் அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 03-05-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy
Niall Hatch, Head of Communications at Birdwatch Ireland, explains why people are being advised to not use bird feeders during the summer.
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FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: Catherine shared her framework on protecting your health, wealth, and family, and we got into the practical realities, avoiding financial mistakes, navigating divorce, addiction, and distraction, and the quiet ways people lose time, energy, and resources. This one felt special. Enjoy.DocLinks Website https://solari.comMY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code GSAHMADMALIK when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk?bg_ref=pmW7ecKqjqIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
Keir Starmer facing a critical day for his leadership as MP's vote on weather there should be a Parliamentary investigation into his handling of the Peter Mandelson controversy. For today's developments, Irish Times London Correspondent, Mark Paul.
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: I've followed David Clews and Unity News Network since the plandemic, so it was great to finally sit down with him. We talk populism, immigration, media propaganda, global conflicts, and why so many people feel disillusioned with the system. Agree or not, it's a conversation worth hearing.DocLinks Website https://unitynewsnetwork.co.uk/MY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code DocMalik10 when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk/products/laundry-liquidIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: What happens when the system you trust lets you down? Hilary Butler shares her decades long journey questioning medicine, vaccines, and Big Pharma, while advocating for families and informed choice.Cracking conversation. Enjoy.See my substack below for more info and further linksDocLinks Substack article https://docmalik.substack.com/p/467-a-life-spent-questioning-medicineMY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code DocMalik10 when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk/products/laundry-liquidIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: I talk to Michael about what he sees as an impending orchestrated global famine and much more. Cracking conversation. Enjoy.DocLinks Website https://michaelyon.com/MY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code DocMalik10 when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk/products/laundry-liquidIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: Great to have Jeffrey back, this time in person.We cover power, control, and what's happening to our agency, from geopolitics to digital money, and the financialisation of everything.We also touch on South of Market, and the bigger picture around health, toxins, and a system built around managing illness.Sharp, unfiltered, and firmly on Team Humanity.Cracking conversation. Enjoy.DocLinks Website https://www.thenewera.uk/MY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code DocMalik10 when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk/products/laundry-liquidIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
FREEDOM - HEALTH - HAPPINESSThis podcast is highly addictive and seriously good for your health.For the full episodes, bonus content, back catalogue, and monthly Live Streams, please subscribe to either:The paid Spotify subscription here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribeThank you to all the new subscribers for your lovely messages and reviews! And a big thanks to my existing subscribers for sticking with me and supporting the show! ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: It was great to have Nicolas Pineault back on the show. We dive into EMFs, electro pollution, and how constant wireless exposure may be affecting our brains, sleep, and children's health. This might change how you see the modern world. Enjoy.Cracking conversation. Enjoy.DocLinks Website https://theemfguy.comMY CONSULTATION SERVICEIn a world of rushed consultations and endless referrals, I offer you something rare: time, context, and clear guidance.I can help you:Understand your diagnosis and decode medical jargonBreak down treatment plans in plain simple languagePrepare for surgery, understand your risks, obtain true informed consent, and optimise yourself pre-op Advise you how to heal faster and quicker and minimise post-op complicationsManage chronic illness with lifestyle, mindset, and dietary changesExplore holistic options that complement conventional careAsk better questions, and get real answersGet an unbiased second opinionReady to Take Control?Book here today https://docmalik.com/consultations/ Check out my AFFILIATE LINKS - visit my website https://docmalik.com/affiliates/ for more detailsSeagreenUse the code DOCMALIKhttps://seagreens.shop/go/docmalik/Heracles Wellness SaunaUse the code DOCMALIK3 at checkout to get 3% off all productshttps://heracleswellness.co.ukHunter & Gather Foodshttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/?ref=DOCHG BUY HERE TODAYUse DOCHG to get 10% OFF your purchaseNudum SkincareUse my code DocMalik10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.https://www.nudumskincare.co.uk/Greenscents Laundry LiquidUse code DocMalik10 when ordering to receive a discount.https://greenscents.co.uk/products/laundry-liquidIMPORTANT NOTICEIf you value my podcasts, please support the show by making a one-off donationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/docmalik
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In this episode of The Observatory, Iilona Nielson joins the show to discuss her journey to releasing the attachment with the Mormon Church and coming out on the other side. Hear how Iilona realized something was wrong, the experience of building a family on a belief that feels wrong, and how she navigated the journey of getting out of Mormonism with her husband. Iilona also shares the challenges of getting out, the things that helped her on the journey, and the experience of being on the other side. Scott also shares his story of getting out of Mormonism. Timestamps[01:57] Iilona Nielson's background information[05:14] The time Iilona moves from Ireland to the USA[08:02] The first time Iilona realized she was brainwashed[11:40] How Iilona met with her husband[13:58] The Masonic Temple[17:14] The experience of building a family on a belief that feels wrong[22:06] How Iilona realized that something is wrong[26:19] Scott's journey out of Mormonism[28:20] How Iilona navigated her journey of getting out with her husband[36:00] Things that helped Iilona on her journey of getting out [37:40] The challenges of getting out of the Mormon Church[43:00] The experience of moving to North Carolina[48:50] How the kids responded to the new environment [54:00] The best gift that Iilona gave her kids[01:00:44] Shifting from the outside to within[01:01:18] Plato's Allegory of the Cave[01:07:23] How Iilona got into breathwork yoga[01:08:27] Iilona's relationship with herself now[01:14:26] Advise to people with self-doubt and fear of the unknown Notable quotes:“It's powerful for people to know they are not going to Hell. Hell is invented just like Heaven. It's all right here.” - Scott Wright [16:28]“The process of doubting helps you understand that things are not right.” - LaRae Wright [34:09]“It's challenging to be authentic and speak the truth when everything around you says something different.” - Iilona Nielson [54:45]“The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.” - Scott Wright [01:06:06]“ The home is not external but when you are in balance with yourself.” - Iilona Nielson [01:08:13]Subscribe to the podcast: Apple PodcastProduced by NC Productions!
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In Episode 69, Amy Smith sits down with longtime foster and adoptive mom Crystal Dukes for a heartfelt conversation about the real purpose of foster care: reunification. Crystal shares her family's journey fostering more than 30 children, adopting through both private adoption and foster care, and developing deep, lasting relationships with biological families. This episode offers a candid, uplifting look at what it truly means to support reunification even when it’s challenging, emotional, and full of unknowns. What We Discuss • Why reunification is the primary goal of foster care • Crystal's early experiences as a new foster parent and the mindset shift she had to make • The story of two young brothers placed in her home and how their mother's gratitude changed everything • Navigating a Safe Haven baby placement and ultimately adopting her youngest son • Maintaining meaningful relationships with biological families long after reunification • The emotional complexity of children moving between homes • How foster families can cheerlead, support, and build trust with parents • A multi‑year case that transformed into a true village of caregivers • Advice for new or prospective foster parents • Why openness, compassion, and connection benefit everyone involved Key Takeaways • Foster care works best when caregivers approach it as a team effort with biological families. • Kids thrive when they can remain connected to parents, grandparents, and others who love them. • Reunification can be challenging but often leads to beautiful, long‑term relationships. • Supporting parents and honoring their role makes the experience healthier for children. • The more people loving a child, the better. Resources Mentioned Learn more about foster care in Utah at: https://www.utahfostercare.org About Our Guest Crystal Dukes is a former foster parent, adoptive mom, and advocate for reunification. Over seven years she and her husband cared for approximately 30 children, building ongoing relationships with many of the families they supported. Her compassionate, connection‑driven approach provides valuable insight for anyone exploring foster care. Listen & Subscribe New episodes of Fostering Conversations are released regularly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation that matters. Transcript: Speaker: On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to a former foster adoptive mom about reunification. The entire goal of foster care is to reunify the kids in our home join us. Amy: Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have Crystal Dukes, who is a foster and adoptive mom, and we are so glad to chat with her today. Thanks for being here, Crystal. Crystal: Thank you so much for having me. Amy: So we wanna just start off by letting our audience know who you are. So tell us a little bit about yourself. my name’s Crystal Jewkes like Amy said, and,My husband and I have been married for 27 years, and we have four kids of our own. We’ve had about 30 kids in and out of our homes, many of which we’re still, in contact with in one way or another. and it’s been a while. we were foster parents for seven years. our older kids actually are adopted and that’s what put got us, interested in foster care is to it, to go that route. Okay. Yeah. So you guys had adopted domestically or internationally? Privately, essentially. And then did foster care Crystal: an agency here. Yep. Amy: Okay. Okay, cool. So you’ve experienced both situations of adoption. That’s awesome. That’s really neat. So today’s podcast, we wanna focus on reunification. So we’ll start with that. The goal of foster care is to reunify these kids, right? We want them to go home, but what has your experience been while working towards reunification with the kids that have come through your home? Crystal: I actually absolutely love this topic because, we have to go into it that way, or it’s, makes it so much harder. And for everyone. And that is the number one most important thing, whether you’re open to adopting or just fostering, that is absolutely so important to understand. especially anyone who’s listening who is just interested in foster care, that’s the biggest thing. but to be honest, we got into it to adopt Amy: Yeah, which a lot of families do. Crystal: To be honest,we were newbies. We didn’t really know what we were. Doing, and we wanted more kids and wanted to adopt more kids. And we thought that, foster care would be a good way to do that. And so we were quickly told, that’s not what this is for. and Amy: Right. I said, okay. I said, okay, we’ll see. Yeah. Crystal: and we got a call fairly quickly about a week after, and, And asked if we would take two little boys, and they were ages three and four and barely three. He had just barely turned three. And so really it was, they were quite young. And they came and dropped him off at our house with a can of seven up in their hands with nothing else. And, but they were fine. They were. Came in and we went to a baseball game of my son’s that night, and I just getting to know ’em and feeding them and, it seemed like a play date for them, I think at Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and then we started really figuring things out and, That was a really, it was a tough time because they were adorable little boys, but they were really hard little boys. However, that first week, When we were gonna have a quick meeting with the, their mom and she was gonna have a visit. I took them to the store and I said, okay, pick your mom’s favorite drink and then pick your mom’s favorite candy bar. And so they picked something pink andI’m like, they told me it was your favorite. And Amy: Yeah, exactly. Crystal: But the moment, I was a little nervous. I didn’t know what I was gonna see on the other side of the door, and we walked in and she immediately got up and gave me a hug and said, thank you so much for taking care of my babies. and we, so we had brought her little gifts and I had brought her all the pictures I had taken and I had, had ’em, made them a little book for her so that she had some pictures of what we did that week, whether it was going to get an ice cream cone at McDonald’s or playing in the backyard or whatever. And just so she could see that they were being taken care of. Amy: And she, to this day, 13, 14 years later, she still tells that story and she te still tells me how grateful she was. and it really did break the ice for us. Crystal: made me instantly love her Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and it made me instantly Amy: And humanize her that these really are her kids. Crystal: they’re her, kids. Yes. And humanize her and be a cheerleader for her. So from then on we were. We actually grew quite close the whole time. with good boundaries, we were all safe. She did have a pretty good support system, with her family. But it had gotten to the point where we can’t save you anymore. You’ve gotta, hurt a little bit so your kids are going to foster care. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and so we had them for nine months. And during that nine month or six, in six months into the nine months, we got another call. And this one was for, a Safe Haven baby that it was the first in 25 years Amy: Yeah. That’s very Crystal: in the county. And so everyone was standing around going, we don’t know what to do. Amy: Right? Crystal: And so they knew I was after that and our caseworker called and said, there’s a baby that’s been dropped off. And Amy: Wow. Crystal: so we, it was the day after Christmas actually, Amy: Oh wow. Crystal: and we went and we picked him up and he was totally healthy and. Great. and we adopted him. So he stayed with us and we don’t really know anything about his parentage or anything, but, we’ve done the DNA stuff and nothing yet, but we’ll Amy: yeah. Wow, that’s interesting. Crystal: So these cute little boys that we had, they, they still view him as their little brother because he Amy: I love that. Yes, Crystal: they were there. So it was cute. Amy: adorable. Crystal: It was really cute when they were there, but, I was so grateful for that experience because we were in it to foster, to adopt and be done. And after the fact, it was a wonderful reunion. the day they were, in fact, actually. I think this week is their anniversary of going home and after nine months they were, they went home in March and that court day was really special and she was so grateful. Amy: By the end she was having Sunday dinner with us I love that. Crystal: and and to this day we still have girls’ nights and her sisters and her and me, we go out and have dinner. Amy: That’s so awesome. Crystal: We see the boys every once in a while, but they’re, they, one of them just graduated. The other one is getting ready to graduate from high school. And so it’s, it was a really hard and great experience and I learned so much from her and what, my part really was in being a foster parent. And so after it was all over and we were like. we’re not ready to be done because we still love you and you still love us, so we’re gonna, Amy: Keep going. Crystal: have some, at least some communication and contact. But after my husband and I were talking and we were like, are we done? And after and after we adopted the baby, my youngest, we thought maybe we’d be done. And we’re like, it was such an amazing. Miraculous experience to be a part of putting another family, supporting and helping put another family back together that we decided to stay. we kept going and we did a lot of crisis and respite from then on. But,it’s so weird how this timing has happened because. Just the other night. we had a set of twins that were, a few months older than my youngest and they came to us when they were two. So I had like triplets, Amy: Yeah. That sounds intense. Crystal: killed me. I’m not gonna lie. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: But to be honest, and here’s a plug for those that, are looking into this, is they’re like, this birth mother really needed you. Or, this, I don’t even, it seems wrong to even call them a birth mother. Their mom really needed you, to believe in her. She needed someone to believe in because they were in a placement where. It wasn’t necessarily a great match. And so they came to us for a summer before their parents got them back, and now they’re 14 years old and she has a third child and divorced. So she’s bi, she’s single with three kids, but she had moved away,someplace in the Midwest. And so I lost track of her, but when she was still here. they, I knew where they lived and would go to the grocery store and just buy a bag of popsicles and drop ’em off on my way home just to still support just a little bit. ’cause it, it was a struggle there. There’s a reason why kids are taken, because it was a struggle. She still needed some support. But, just recently, I found her just before Christmas. I found her. She’s in Amy: Oh, wow. Crystal: Arkansas. And so I had sent them all a outfit, and her an outfit. She texted me a couple nights ago and thanked me. So all this, it’s weird that all this is happening at the same time and doing this five. Amy: it’s fun though to remember the stories of the things that have happened. I just, I think, so I don’t, you probably don’t know this, but I also am a foster adoptive mom and have reunified kids, and I was the opposite. I was like, I’ll do foster care as long as they all go home. I didn’t all go home, so love them, but they didn’t all go home. but I just love the aspect and the thought process like that You are their support system. I am constantly telling people the reason why we have foster care and why kids get dropped off at all hours of the day at strangers’ homes is because they, their parent doesn’t have anybody. There is nobody safe or secure that those kids can go to. So CPS brings them to a stranger, a foster home. That is just mind boggling to Crystal: it it really is. Amy: Yeah. and I can’t get over it even though I’ve had so many kids come through my home and I’ve met many parents and reunified and adopted and all the things, but it’s just like these people don’t have anybody. And so that foster family can become somebody that supports Crystal: Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. our, current situation is we are not, with work and other kids and growing up we just. We weren’t able to, continue to foster, but there was one that we kept renewing for. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: ’cause she came to our house when she was 18 months her first time, and then they went back to parents and then came back three months later and then went to a kinship home, and she just was failing to thrive. And she came back and,we were on track to act, to adopt her. So she’s a few months younger than our youngest. Amy: Okay. Crystal: And we went through, COVID the whole bit, and it just got to a point where parents weren’t, they’d be successful for a minute and then not. And Amy: which is very common. Crystal: yeah. And yet her parents love her. Her parents love her and she loves them, but she’s old enough now to just realize and , it got really difficult and, and, my kids saw the stress that was on me and the attention that was taken from them it was rough. And, the back and forth that foster kids go through when they’re visiting a parent for a weekend, then coming back. they can leave an angel and come back the devil, Amy: Yeah. Crystal: just, Amy: It’s a good way of putting it. Crystal: it’s because they’re just confused and it’s hard. and I just, it was one of those things that. We called on the higher power and was just like, we don’t really know what to do. And it was really quite miraculous how it turned out because in my mind I thought someone has to lose. Not everyone can win in this situation. either dad’s going to lose her forever, never see her again. Grandma, she’ll never see her grandma. She’ll lose her dad, or I’ll never see her again. And at this point, and in those formative years, she is quite bonded to me and our family. And she, to this day, it’s, she does Your home is home and there’s some other,another foster family involved as well. and she lives with grandma. But, But it was really miraculous how it turned out, and it did take some begging on my part to say, please let her live with her grandma. Amy: Wow, that’s unusual. Crystal: I promise you, I will. I promise you I will stay around. I just, I can’t sacrifice my own children at the moment. And that’s, that was the reality of it, as hard as that is for me to say. and so we all work together. it’s the team and her grandma and I are great friends and her dad and I are friends and with our family and Amy: it’s working, Crystal: it’s working pretty well and. There may be a time where she’s with us more, but right now it works. It works well. But at the time I was really, and even our caseworkers to this day are like, I cannot believe Amy: Yeah. That’s unusual. Crystal: when we were going, when we were going through it, they were like, this is the craziest case we’ve ever had. and even, and then I run into ’em now and they’re like, amazing. Amy: yeah. I love. Crystal: so grateful. Amy: Yes, absolutely. And I love that you said, like somebody had to lose, but ultimately they didn’t. Like everybody is getting to be a part of her life and you are getting to be with your family. The grandma’s getting to raise her, hopefully the dad is still being able to see her. that’s a win for everybody, which is incredible. I love that. Crystal: it really is. and sometimes that’s hard to accept because she’s gonna be. Most provided for, and in, in certain, in a certain situation. but that’s not all of it. There’s so much more to, there’s still some pretty hard days and, even though she’s older, there’s still hard days when she comes back Amy: Right. Crystal: from her dad’s and sometimes, we ha we have hard conversations and. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: she starts to understand stuff and it’s helpful, but, I’m forever grateful that we’re all friends now. It wasn’t always like that. I, I, used to be the devil to them, Amy: Crystal: but we all, they’re, they are, very thankful. That, that we’re still around, and so it’s working well. Amy: yeah. I think it’s really important to realize, if prospective foster parents are listening that like you say, sure, maybe I can provide a nicer house and maybe I can feed them whatever the heck they Crystal: Paper, Amy: of. Yes. Pay Crystal: all stuff. Amy: Yes. Yes, exactly. But that’s not everything. Part of a lot of it is that they deserve and they want to be with their mom and dad or with their grandma, whoever they can be with. But I’ve seen that with my adopted kids. We have a really good relationship with one of our bio moms and. My daughter’s five and she will sometimes say, why can’t I live with mama so-and-so?and I’m just like, yeah, I’m so sorry. And she’s doing great now, if the circumstances were different, they’d be different, but they weren’t back then. And kids want to be with those biological ties, want to be with those people that they grew up with and look like and love. And I think that’s really, can be really hard to understand as a foster family because we think, I have this, and this to offer them. Crystal: We can never offer them that biology or that instinctual innate bonding love. Amy: Yes, we can love the heck out of ’em, but it’s different. Crystal: Yeah, and I’m really grateful that I had. Adopted kids with very healthy, relationships with biological mothers and fathers and families, we’re actually quite close. And so it helped me understand that a little bit sooner, I think. As long as they’re healthy and the child is safe, they’re, I promise you, it’s worth it. It’s worth hanging onto that relationship. It’s never worth. Cutting it off because it will come back sometime. It might even be in adulthood, but it will come back and it will be a big issue. And this way she knows we’re all transparent. She knows, I’ll ask her about her dad and how her visit was, she could tell me, things like that. So yeah, it’s. Amy: better place for kids to have, in their families to be able to say, I miss Mama some, whoever, and I miss this person. And for us parents to say. It’s okay. Like I’m sorry, you do deserve to get to be with them, but because of life you don’t like, I would rather our kids be able to say those things than to, go into adulthood and find them selves in a not healthy situation, So I think we can provide that safety to our adoptive children. And I have an adopted child who we don’t have a relationship. The mom completely fell off and. I don’t know. Like I reach out every few months in hopes that I’ll get a response, but I don’t, And so that happens too. And it’s unfortunate, but that’s how it is. Crystal: And I think it’s also important to say that doesn’t mean the birth parent doesn’t love their kid. they’ve probably come to a reality that they’re not Amy: In a good place. Crystal: a good place and they don’t wanna mess things up or bother anything. and that’s how one of the, our birth mothers are, is they just don’t wanna, mess things up. And so they don’t, and it’s fine, but we still buy Christmas presents for. From her and, we still do her shopping and we, little things like that. and it’s also interesting because now that, now that, she’s older, our foster child is older, and, for all intents and purposes at this point, we’re just great family friends on the, on paper. But she views me as mom and I. That’s great and she also talks about her other mom, so Amy: Which is great. some kids do have multiple moms, multiple dads, and that’s okay. Crystal: And there was a point where, we really did need some help. And so we’ve, we had another foster family and that other foster family and us were best of friends. And it, this has really turned into a village and she knows, the other foster mom and I, we both go to parent teacher conference and we both, I don’t know how many of you have experienced this who are foster parents, but food always seems to be an issue. And they are hoarding food and always wanting food and always checking to make sure there is food. And so I first thing out of her mouth when I pick her up is, what are we having for dinner? What’s for dinner? First thing, and then first thing is she walks in the house, is opens the fridge or opens the pantry. And so it was actually starting to drive me crazy and that’s my problem. But so did, Amy: I feel that, Crystal: I did want her to understand something and I said, there were some times, that your dad didn’t have food. Or your mom didn’t have food and you suffered for it. And so psychologically you suffer from that a little bit. So I’m telling you this, not because I’m telling you not to open the fridge, but I’m telling you that they have some psychological stuff there. that happens. And so we do have those hard conversations and I always make sure I tell her, your parents, love you. They’ve always loved you, but at times they didn’t have food to feed themselves and couldn’t feed you. And so it’s affected you that way. And, making sure that they always know that their, parents love them is really important. Amy: Yeah, I agree with that. That’s awesome. these podcasts always go by really fast, but if there was anything that you could. Advise or recommend to anybody that’s considering foster care? What would be something that you would say that you’ve learned that you would’ve loved to know at the beginning or something like that? Crystal: With my experience, our experience, I wouldn’t trade any of it. we’ve learned so much. But number one is, as a foster parent, our job is to be the biggest cheerleader we can be for the parents to get their kids back if it’s possible. and if it’s not possible, you can still love them. You can still support him Amy: Yeah. And hopefully have a relationship if that Crystal: and have a relationship. Absolutely. the other thing, if you’re new into foster care or if you are, seeking something, it’s okay. We were to, and we were blessed with the miracle and,the crazy thing the week that. We were called about our son, being a safe haven baby. Those of you who aren’t quite sure, that means that he was dropped off at the hospital, no questions asked, walked in, left at the emergency, and walked out. There were two babies in Texas that were found in the trash can that same week, but thankfully they were, being, the dogs were being walked and found them before they died. Amy: Oh wow. Crystal: So they did live, Amy: Yeah. Crystal: but just thinking about that and thinking that could have been my son, just, I can’t even, I can’t even think about that. The other thing is about that particular situation. I remember I had taken him to the doctor just as a baby checkup and and. I loved our doctor. Great. Raised all my kids. And, he said, I remember him saying, how do they, how do people do that? How do I can’t believe birth mother or, mothers would do that? And I immediately said, thank goodness they did. Amy: Yes, I Crystal: Thank goodness they did. Amy: And I, he immediately realized what he had said. And, Yeah. Yeah. Crystal: so that kinda stuff goes through foster care as well. and to the, families out there who maybe have had kids go to foster care, this, it is a safe place. Hopefully, hopefully, you can trust it and,and not everybody’s perfect by any means, but, the goal should be getting him back. No matter how much you love them, and if you really love them, do that and keep a connection with them. The more people that love a kid, the better, and I learned that through adoption. There’s no reason to cut off birth. Mothers who place their babies for adoption is the more people that love somebody, the better that person is, Amy: Yeah. I totally agree. Yeah. thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your passion for reunification. I also have a passion for reunification. and I agree. It’s such an experience to get to. Stay connected with those kids that have been with you and to also see those parents succeed. I think that’s pretty incredible to get to see a parent in their lowest of lows and then do everything they can to get their kid back and get their kid back. Like what an awesome thing to get to be a part of as a foster family. so yes. So thank you so much for sharing your time and experience with us, and we Crystal: My pleasure. Amy: it. Crystal: My pleasure. Thank you so much for having me. Amy: Yes. Thanks for joining us for fostering Conversations. 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