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Emmitt Smith returns to reveal how he grew a personal CFD account from $98K to $500K in 7 months, and why he is now completely against prop firms. Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/emmitt-smith-3/ Key moments - [01:03] Flipping tiny accounts ($5 to thousands) is highly unrealistic due to margin limits. - [02:41] Risking 5% to 8% per trade requires a massive psychological tolerance and acceptance of 'crash out' days. - [03:29] Aim for a 1:3 risk-to-reward ratio with a realistic win rate of 45% to 55% to remain mathematically profitable. - [05:13] A two-part breakout entry system: wait for the breakout, then wait for momentum beyond it, sacrificing 10-30 points to avoid fakeouts. - [11:43] Prop firms squeeze traders with rules like consistency and trailing drawdowns, making it statistically harder to extract money. - [13:53] If a $100k account has a 10% max drawdown, you only have a $10k account. Save up for your own $5k personal account instead. - [15:13] If you only have $1,000 to trade, stay in the workforce and save more capital rather than risking emotional trading on tiny accounts. - [19:21] Strategy must come first to build the data that eventually cures your psychological trading issues. - [28:18] Move your stop loss to break even at 1.5R, then let it run to a fixed 3R target. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoBYTGIvhb8 --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView — NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ PropFirmMatch - Find the right prop firm challenge — PropFirmMatch.com https://tradingnut.com/go/pfm/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by market & method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.

Send us Fan MailMySpace made you pick a top eight and live with the consequences, AIM away messages were basically therapy, and if you missed one turn on your MapQuest printout your whole night was over. We're throwing it back to the early 2000s with a full nostalgia panel: me, Mike Bono, with Tony, D Frank, and Mister, digging into the decade that flipped the world from analog to digital in real time.We talk about where we were when the 2000s started, what it felt like to remember pre 9/11 and then adjust to everything after, and how fast tech changed our day-to-day lives. Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter show up mid-decade, but the real heartbeat is MySpace, AOL Instant Messenger, and that early internet feeling of discovery. We also relive the price-per-text era, pagers and Nextel chirps, the indestructible Nokia brick, and how wild it is that the iPhone doesn't arrive until 2007.Then we run the whole 2000s pop culture gauntlet: favorite music and artists, the baggy jeans and Timberlands era, classic TV from Sopranos Sundays to The Office, and why 2000s comedy movies felt like the last time the whole theater laughed together. We close with the bigger question: did we trade something real when social life moved onto our phones?If you're into 2000s nostalgia, pop culture history, and the analog-to-digital transition, hit play, subscribe, and share this with someone who still remembers Snake and TRL. What's the one 2000s thing you'd bring back tomorrow?All music brought to you by former guest of the show SpeedoSubscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Support the showFollow us on all social mediaX: @mikebonocomedyInstagram: @mikebonocomedy@tiktok: @mikebono_comedianFacebook: @mikebonocomedy

Mark Young is the CEO of Ryze Agency, where he helps brands scale through world-class marketing, sharp product positioning, and operational clarity. Mark has built multiple successful businesses and has become a trusted advisor for founders looking to break through plateaus and expand into new markets.  He has recently published a series of 5 books titled the Ecommerce Brand Guide to the Galaxy with Benjamin Hardy.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Differences between selling on Amazon and Shopify, focusing on intent-based versus cold traffic marketing.Common misconceptions brands have about marketing metrics, particularly the focus on ROAS.Importance of understanding customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), and average order value (AOV) for sustainable growth.Strategies for increasing average order value through upsells and bundles.The significance of customer experience and retention marketing on Shopify compared to Amazon.The role of storytelling and brand identity in engaging customers on Shopify.Examples of successful and unsuccessful brand strategies in e-commerce.Actionable takeaways for brands looking to scale on Shopify.The impact of brand loyalty and customer relationships on long-term success.Recommendations for influential books and tools in the e-commerce space.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with Mark Young, CEO of Ryze Agency, about scaling DTC brands on Shopify. Mark explains the fundamental differences between Amazon's intent-based selling and Shopify's cold traffic environment, emphasizing the need for brand storytelling. He challenges the common obsession with ROAS, introducing the "holy trinity" of metrics: Customer Acquisition Cost, Lifetime Value, and Average Order Value. Mark also highlights the importance of retention marketing and authentic customer relationships, sharing real success and failure stories to illustrate how strategy, not tactics, drives sustainable e-commerce growth.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Shift from “conversion” to “connection” Stop treating Shopify like Amazon. Build demand through storytelling, content, and brand experience—optimize for trust and engagement before expecting conversions.Scale with the right metrics (not ROAS) Track and optimize your CAC:LTV:AOV triangle. Aim for a 1:3 CAC:LTV ratio, and be willing to accept lower short-term ROAS to acquire high-value customers.Increase AOV + retention to unlock profit Bundle products, upsell, and improve post-purchase experience. Focus on repeat buyers (email/SMS, loyalty, CX) to maximize LTV and make your paid acquisition sustainable.Timestamps:00:00:38 Introduction to the E-comm Breakthrough PodcastThe announcer introduces the podcast, aimed at helping seven-figure e-commerce business owners unlock their full potential and growth.00:00:52 Host's Introduction and Guest WelcomeHost Josh Hadley introduces himself and the episode's guest, Mark Young, CEO of Ryze Agency and author.00:02:12 The Challenge of Scaling from Amazon to ShopifyMark discusses why brands successful on Amazon often struggle on Shopify, highlighting the fundamental differences between the platforms.00:04:15 Amazon vs. Shopify: Intent vs. Cold TrafficA breakdown of how Amazon is an intent-based platform, while Shopify requires cold traffic marketing and brand storytelling.00:05:57 Common Misconceptions Brands Have with AgenciesMark explains the two types of clients he encounters: startups who think they know everything and brands with agency trauma.00:08:20 The Problem with Over-relying on ROASMark details why Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) is a "fool's metric" and how agencies can manipulate it.00:11:02 The Holy Trinity of E-commerce MetricsMark explains the three core KPIs brands should focus on: Lifetime Value (LTV), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), and Average Order Value (AOV).00:18:24 The Importance of Average Order Value (AOV)Discussion on why an AOV of at least $50-$100 is crucial for profitability due to shipping costs and consumer psychology.00:21:09 Focusing on Customer Experience and RetentionMark argues that brands focus too much on acquisition and not enough on creating an impressive backend customer experience.00:24:49 The Mindset Shift from Amazon to ShopifyBrands moving from Amazon must learn to focus on customer experience and brand storytelling, which Amazon handles for them.00:28:11 Building a Relational BrandThe importance of creating a personal, relational brand on Shopify, as opposed to Amazon's transactional nature. People buy from people.00:33:19 Be the Guide, Not the HeroUsing the "StoryBrand" framework, Mark explains that brands should act as the guide (Gandalf) for their customer (Frodo).00:35:09 Case Study: A Successful Skincare BrandA brand succeeded by understanding its brand voice, embracing omnichannel marketing, and defining clear goals for its agency partnership.00:38:00 Case Study: A Failed BrandA brand failed due to a reactive CEO, a singular focus on top-line revenue, and training customers to expect constant discounts.00:41:38 Three Actionable TakeawaysJosh Hadley summarizes the key lessons: understand your brand story, focus on LTV over ROAS, and prioritize customer retention.00:44:03 Mark's Most Influential BooksMark shares his favorite and most influential books, including works by Donald Miller, Will Guidara, and Stephen Covey.00:45:12 Leveraging AI in BusinessMark discusses how his agency uses AI, specifically "Claude bots," to imagine a new kind of business, not just automate tasks.00:48:08 Who to Follow in the E-comm SpaceMark recommends following Alex Hormozi and Donald Miller and emphasizes the value of nano and micro-influencers over macro-influencers.00:49:16 How to Connect with Mark YoungMark shares where listeners can find him, his books, and his agency, and discusses his passion for helping entrepreneurs.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites  "Ryze Agency": "00:02:01"  "Shopify": "00:02:55"  "

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss Wall Street's down close in wake of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole address that the US central bank would continue to fight inflation; Washington's new Iran sanctions and trade war with Canada that appears likely to drive Ottawa to opt for Saab's Gripen over more F-35 Lighting II fighters; Saab's new A3-001 stealthy collaborative combat aircraft; US Air Force's $131 billion indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract to Boeing for production and support of existing and future US and international versions of the F-15 Eagle fighter; the US government's deal with Qatar for four KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft as well as electronic gear for $4.5 billion; Pentagon policy chief Bridge Colby's visit to Brussels; Britain's chancellor of the exchequer, John Healey, builds a budget that will have to please the three Bs — his boss, the British public and bond markets; the US Navy's AIM-424 Malice long-range air-to-air missile by Raytheon; and Qantas' plan to retire its 10 A380 superjumbo jets in 2028, five years earlier than planned.

Brad is back from the wide open expanses of Alaska. So we have a few project car updates and we talk the recent NASCAR race at NHMS that Andrew attended.  Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message us on the socials for a link. Keep your cars analog and Aim for the Roses!

Complete Dentures That Actually Work: Impressions, CR & AdaptationYou don't have to suck at complete dentures — there's a science to them, and an art you gather with experience.Why do complete dentures feel so unpredictable — when a crown prep or an endo doesn't?What's the number-one impression mistake dentists make — and the tissue-conditioning step most of us skip?And when a new denture comes back painful — is it the extension, or the occlusion?This one is a whistle-stop tour of complete dentures with Dr Leif Stromberg — a Dallas general dentist who learned removable prosthodontics directly from the legendary Earl Pound and has taught it for decades. Recently nominated for the Texas AGD's 2026 Texas Dentist of the Year™ Award, Dr. Stromberg brings a wealth of clinical experience, leadership and mentorship to the profession.Rather than drilling into a single appointment, Jaz put a stack of Protrusive Guidance community questions to him and covered the whole arc, from choosing the right patient to troubleshooting a painful denture at delivery. Expect breadth over depth — a lot of ground, a little from each stage — with plenty of technique, nuance and communication tips to take back to the chair.Protrusive Dental Pearl: Pick the Patient Before the DentureYou don't have to treat everyone. Before promising anything, work out whether you can meet the patient's expectations — because you can build the world's best denture and they still may not adapt to it. The single strongest predictor of success is the patient's own adaptation, not the technical quality of the prosthesis.So read the markers of adaptation. The patient who has worn a technically poor, flimsy denture happily for years — and only needs a new one because the old one is worn out — is a home run: improve the retention and stability and they'll do brilliantly, because their neuromuscular adaptation is already proven. The patient who has hated every set they've owned is the warning sign. Assess adaptation right from the first appointment; it matters more than the articulator you own.What You'll Take From This EpisodePick the patient, not just the denture — the markers of adaptation that predict success before you start.Where the teeth actually go — Pound's lingual control lines, and why “lingual” means stable.The number-one impression mistake — coverage versus overextension, plus pre-impression tissue conditioning.Records without the wobble — recording centric relation with a gothic arch tracer, and why the facebow ranks low.A painful denture at delivery — how to tell overextension from occlusal overload, and what to do about each.Highlights of This EpisodeFrom the GuestDr. Stromberg teaches  the fundamentals of predictable complete dentures through a run of CE courses on Dentaltown — a five-part written series and a video series that walk through the exam, impressions, records, try-in and delivery.

The emptiness you feel after finally reaching a goal isn't proof you aimed too low or that you should be more grateful — it's information about the goal itself. In this episode, Brett Ingram makes the case that a hollow "arrival" almost always means one of three things: the goal was never really yours, it was standing in for a feeling it could never actually deliver, or you never designed a life to live on the other side of it. Once you can tell which one you're dealing with, you stop needing a bigger goal to quiet the feeling. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the flat, hollow feeling after a real achievement isn't a character flaw or a sign of ingratitude — it's a signal worth reading The "arrival fallacy," the psychological term for expecting a goal to deliver lasting happiness it was never going to deliver Why hedonic adaptation means your baseline quietly rises with every win, so the gap you're chasing never actually closes Why "set a bigger goal" — the standard advice for feeling flat — is often the thing keeping you on the treadmill instead of getting you off it The three reasons an achievement leaves you empty: the borrowed goal, the proxy goal, and the undesigned after Three honest questions to ask about any achievement that didn't land the way you expected What the longest-running study of adult life found actually predicts a life that feels good to live Episode Timestamps [0:00] The empty summit — crossing the line and waiting for a feeling that doesn't come [1:00] Why almost nobody admits this out loud [3:00] Tom Brady's three championships and "there's gotta be more than this" [4:00] The arrival fallacy, and why the feeling is half true [4:00] Hedonic adaptation — why your baseline moves the moment you level up [6:00] Why "set a bigger goal" is the trap dressed up as ambition [8:00] Reason #1 — the borrowed goal you never actually chose [9:00] Reason #2 — the proxy goal standing in for a feeling [11:00] Reason #3 — the undesigned after, and arriving with nothing built on the other side [12:00] Three questions to diagnose your own empty summit [14:00] What an 80-year study says actually predicts a good life [15:00] Rosebud, and the question worth sitting with instead of chasing the next goal Episode Summary There's a specific kind of disappointment nobody warns you about: the one that shows up after you win. You set the goal, put in the years, and crossed the line on some ordinary afternoon — and the feeling you'd been promised, the one that was supposed to make all of it worth it, either never arrived or left after about a Tuesday. This episode makes the case that the emptiness isn't a character flaw, and it isn't a sign you should have aimed higher. It's a signal, and once you can read it, you stop needing a bigger goal to quiet it. Brett opens with why this stays private. Admitting "I got what I wanted and I feel hollow" sounds like a humble brag to everyone who's still chasing what you already have, so people carry it quietly instead of talking about it — which is exactly why it deserves an honest conversation. And it isn't rare, even at the very top. In a 2005 60 Minutes interview that people still reference twenty years later, a 27-year-old Tom Brady, three Super Bowl rings in, asked on camera: "Why do I have three of these and still think there's something greater out there? God, it's gotta be more than this." If it happens at the top of a mountain millions of people are climbing, it isn't a personal failure — it's a human one. Psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar has a name for the specific mistake underneath it: the arrival fallacy — the false belief that reaching a goal will produce a lasting sense of happiness or completion. He coined it partly from his own experience as an elite squash player, winning again and again and feeling great for a night before the emptiness moved back in. The fallacy is convincing because it's half true — you do get a real hit of something when you win. It's just short-lived by design, thanks to hedonic adaptation: the well-documented tendency for humans to adjust to a new normal shockingly fast, whether that's a new salary, a new title, or a harder season of life. Every time you level up, your baseline quietly levels up with it, so the gap you're chasing never actually closes. That's not a bug — it's the same mechanism that helps people recover from hardship. It's just badly matched to a life built entirely around bigger wins. Here's where Brett pushes back on the standard advice. The mainstream playbook has one answer for the empty summit: set a bigger goal. Feel flat? Aim higher. But if the real problem is a finish line that keeps moving, running faster toward a farther finish line isn't the exit from the treadmill — it's a description of it. The bigger goal is the softer, more socially acceptable version of the hustle trap: it looks like ambition and gets applauded as ambition, but it functions as avoidance, keeping you from ever sitting with the signal and figuring out what it's actually saying. So what is it saying? Brett offers three answers, not a system — call them the borrowed goal, the proxy goal, and the undesigned after. The borrowed goal was never really yours. You inherited it — from a parent, a peer group, an industry, or a younger version of yourself trying to prove something — and you optimized brilliantly toward someone else's blueprint. The tell is relief mixed with resentment instead of joy: a quiet "was that it?" paired with "why did I let that run me?" The proxy goal was yours, but it was standing in for something else — safety, being enough, respect, being chosen, being done proving yourself. Achievements are very good at delivering achievements and surprisingly bad at delivering worth, so you get the title or the number and the actual feeling you wanted doesn't come with it, because it was never for sale at that store. The tell: the external thing arrives and the internal need is still standing there, unmet. The undesigned after is the case where the goal was genuinely yours and wasn't standing in for anything — it still felt empty because every ounce of attention, structure, and identity was pointed at the peak, and nothing was built for the other side of it. The scaffolding that organized your days disappears overnight, and what rushes in isn't peace, it's a void. This is the post-launch crash, the post-graduation dip, the flatness after the big project ships. The tell: you don't regret the goal, you just don't know who you are or what the days are for now that it's done. The practice Brett offers is three honest questions, asked once, about whatever achievement left you flat: Was this goal mine, or did I inherit it? What did I actually want this to make me feel — name the real word? And did I build anything to walk into on the other side of this? Most people find that one of the three lights up immediately, and the one that stings is usually the closest to the truth. Each diagnosis points to different work: a borrowed goal calls for an honest values conversation with yourself, not a new goal; a proxy goal calls for meeting the real need directly instead of routing it through one more accomplishment; and an undesigned after calls for designing the after on purpose — relationships, rest, and meaning that don't depend on the next milestone. Brett closes with a finding from the longest-running study of adult life, tracking people for more than eighty years: the strongest predictor of a life that felt good to live wasn't achievement — it was the quality of people's relationships. Which means the empty summit might be doing you a favor, pointing out that the scoreboard was never where the meaning lived. As Brett puts it, borrowing the image from Citizen Kane — a man who built an empire and died reaching for a word from his childhood — the flat feeling on the far side of a win isn't your enemy. It's your own life asking a better question than "what's next": what was this actually for? Resources Mentioned The arrival fallacy — term coined by positive psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar for the false belief that reaching a goal produces lasting happiness  Tom Brady's 2005 60 Minutes interview — the "there's gotta be more than this" moment referenced in the episode  Hedonic adaptation / the hedonic treadmill — the body of research on how quickly people adjust to a new baseline after major life changes  Harvard Study of Adult Development — the 80+ year longitudinal study finding relationship quality as the strongest predictor of a good life  Citizen Kane (1941) — the "Rosebud" reference used to close the episode  Frequently Asked Questions Why do I feel empty or disappointed after finally reaching a goal I worked hard for? It's a well-documented pattern called the arrival fallacy — the false belief that hitting a goal will produce lasting happiness or completion. The letdown almost never means you aimed too low; it usually means the goal was borrowed from someone else, was standing in for a feeling like safety or worth that achievement can't actually deliver, or you never designed anything to live for on the other side of it. What is the arrival fallacy? It's a term coined by psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar for the false belief that reaching a goal will bring lasting happiness or a sense of completion. He named it partly from his own experience as an elite athlete — winning repeatedly, feeling great for a night, and then feeling the emptiness return. What is hedonic adaptation, and why does it stop achievements from making me happier long-term? Hedonic adaptation is the human tendency to adjust to a new normal — a new salary, title, or circumstance — remarkably fast. It means your baseline quietly rises every time you level up, so the emotional gap you're chasing never actually closes, no matter how much you achieve. Why doesn't setting a bigger goal fix the empty feeling after achieving something? If the real problem is a finish line that keeps moving, running toward a farther finish line doesn't get you off the treadmill — it just describes the treadmill. Setting a bigger goal often functions as avoidance: it looks like ambition, but it keeps you from sitting with the signal long enough to understand what it's actually telling you. What's the difference between a "borrowed goal" and a "proxy goal"? A borrowed goal was never really yours to begin with — you inherited it from a parent, peer group, or an earlier version of yourself, and the tell is relief mixed with resentment instead of joy. A proxy goal was genuinely yours, but it was standing in for a feeling like safety, worth, or respect — you get the achievement, but the actual feeling you wanted doesn't come with it. What questions should I ask if an achievement left me feeling hollow? Ask three things, honestly: Was this goal mine, or did I inherit it? What did I actually want this achievement to make me feel — name the real word? And did I build anything to walk into on the other side of this goal? Whichever question stings the most is usually pointing at the truth. What actually predicts a happy, meaningful life if it's not achievement? The longest-running study of adult development, tracking participants for more than eighty years, found that the strongest predictor of a life that felt good to live wasn't career achievement or wealth — it was the quality of people's relationships. Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Why Am I So Tired When There's Nothing Actually Wrong With Me? — goes deeper on what happens when your identity and structure are built entirely around striving, and nothing's left in the tank once you stop  The Attention Economy — explores another way modern life quietly sets the goalposts for you before you've asked whether they're actually yours  Why Can't I Stop Replaying That Conversation in My Head? — unpacks the nervous-system side of chasing a finish line that never lets you feel done  Enjoyed This Episode? The best way to support optYOUmize is to subscribe and leave a review — it takes about two minutes and makes a real difference in helping more people find the show. Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · YouTube Leave a Review →

Do you miss the days of AIM chatrooms, razor-thin eyebrows and Jon Bon Jovi's failed acting career? If so, we've got a long-forgotten gem for you this week, 1005's CRY WOLF! Full of twists, turns, and irritating character decisions, this is perfect for the movie watcher that wants a little sprinkle of slasher in their game of internet Clue. It's not a good movie by any stretch, but the nostalgia factor kind of helps the watch feel like less of a slog. Get ready for an all-nighter, your urban legend paper is due at 9am tomorrow… ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Some Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check our Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Dr. Naphtali Hoff trains school leaders and teachers to perform at their best without running themselves into the ground. A former educator and school leader himself, Dr. Hoff now coaches and trains school leaders on management, productivity, and delegation across the country. He's the author of three books, and his newest, Becoming the Delegating School Boss, is the one most relevant here — it helps school leaders clear their plates and empower their teams. Dr. Naphtali Hoff joins the Ruckuscast to break down why so many principals resist letting go, and what it actually takes to build a team you can trust. Every principal has felt it: the sense that if they left the building for a day, something would fall apart. That's not a compliment — it's a delegation problem, and it's quietly running good leaders into the ground. This episode breaks down why school leaders won't let go, and the exact framework for handing off real work without losing control of it.

Are you building a business, or just a job?Thrivers, in our latest Women Thriving in Business mini-episode, we tackled the essential question: How do you build the business you actually want, rather than just creating a glorified job?Our expert panel broke down the transition from startup to sustainable enterprise. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation:Operational Excellence is Your FoundationAlicia Butler Pierre reminded us that documenting your "order to delivery" process is non-negotiable. True operational success isn't just about the final product; it's about the seamless customer experience happening behind the scenes. Nicole added a critical hiring trigger: if you are bogged down by admin, payroll, or vendor management, you're losing money. To scale, you must delegate these non-revenue-generating tasks so your energy remains focused on what actually brings in income.Build with the Exit in MindMichelle Seiler-Tucker challenged us to embrace "AIM" (Always Innovate and Market) to avoid complacency. She urged entrepreneurs to stop building a job and start building a sellable asset from day one. Using her "GPS Exit Model," she stressed that you need a clear destination, a current valuation, and a realistic timeline to build a business that attracts buyers.Cultivate a Lifelong MindsetEntrepreneurship is, at its core, about answering questions and solving problems for others better than anyone else. Our guests highlighted that success requires a strong support system, including backup plans for your family and finances—and the humility to ask for help. Fenyx Blue reminded us that entrepreneurship is a practice of lifelong learning. Don't be afraid to reach out to successful leaders for guidance; stay curious, keep learning, and keep innovating.Ready to take action? Listen to the full episode to hear these incredible women share the specific steps to build your dream business.Connect with guests featured in this mini episode:The Hidden Blueprint: How to Engineer Your Business for Success | Alicia Butler PierrePlanning, Partnership, and Purpose | Fenyx BlueBuilding a Legacy: Scaling a Business for a Greater Purpose | Tasha JonesThe EXIT RICH Way to Build Your Business | Michelle Seiler-TuckerBuild a Team to  Change and Scale Your Business |  Nicole GrinnellKeep Thriving!About the Show:Women Thriving in Business features candid unscripted conversations with entrepreneurs, business experts, authors, and academics aimed at contributing to business success. This weekly show provides interviews with business leaders who have built, grown, and are thriving in business. Nikki A. Rogers, host of the show, also discusses achievements, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring business owners to develop the mindset, strategies, and connections necessary to thrive in business. Whether you are just starting or you have been in business for decades, WTiB offers inspiration, strategies, and resources to help you THRIVE in business.About the Host:Nikki is a strategist and transformation coach who believes life is too short not to do what you love. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build sustainable companies and supports business leaders in developing the mindset, strategy, and connections to create thriving businesses and build legacy wealth.Nikki is the CEO of The Bladen Group and an alumna of North Carolina A&T State University and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Holistic, biological, functional — is there actually a difference, or is it all just marketing?Are root canals really dangerous — or is that just what the algorithm keeps showing your patients?When a patient wants their sound fillings out, do you test, reassure, or drill?And how do you bring sleep, diet and blood tests into a dental appointment without it stopping being dentistry?This episode sits down with Dr James Goolnik (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/james-goolnik)— clinical dentist, founder of the London holistic practice Optimal Dental Health, past President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and one of Jaz's earliest mentors. James openly calls himself a holistic and biological dentist, which makes him the ideal person to separate the thoughtful, evidence-aware end of this world from the online extremism that gives it a bad name. Expect a balanced, honest conversation: some of it you'll adopt tomorrow, some of it you'll want to pressure-test — which is exactly the point.Protrusive Dental Pearl: Dentistry Isn't Just About Fixing TeethThis one isn't a clinical tip — it's a sentiment that frames the whole episode. Dentistry isn't just about fixing teeth; it's about improving health. You don't have to agree with every claim made in biological dentistry — but you will struggle to disagree that a patient's diet, sleep, breathing, stress and inflammation all influence oral health.So the pearl is simple: stay curious, stay open-minded — but stay critical, and never stop asking better questions.What You'll Take From This EpisodeThe holistic–biological spectrum — what each word actually means, and where thoughtful practice tips into online extremism.Test or reassure? — the three-question filter for deciding whether any test earns its place before you order it.Safe amalgam removal — the SMART protocol, and when a worried patient's sound filling should be left well alone.The mouth-body connection — how sleep, glucose control and systemic inflammation affect the mouth, and where to refer.The balanced take on root canals and implants — whether root canals are dangerous, and titanium versus ceramic with metal-allergy testing.Highlights of This Episode00:00     Teaser00:59     Holistic vs Biological Dentistry: What's the Difference?05:49    Why Listening Beats Perfect Margins in Dentistry10:29     Why Patients Started to Doubt Root Canal Treatment12:09     Mercury Fillings: Should You Remove Amalgam?14:09     The SMART Protocol for Safe Amalgam Removal19:59     The Mouth-Body Connection: Sleep, Diabetes & Alzheimer's24:59    How to Build Nutrition Into a Dental Practice26:25     Midroll34:01     Sleep Tests, Glucose Monitors and Blood Tests in Practice38:21     Is Biological Dentistry Dangerous? The Extremist Problem39:21     Are Root Canals Dangerous? A Balanced Take41:51     Titanium vs Zirconia Implants and Metal Allergy Testing46:51     When Removing a Healthy Tooth Becomes Negligent50:56    What Diet Should Dentists Actually Follow?53:41     How to Get Started in Holistic Dentistry56:30    OutroFrom the GuestDr James Goolnik is a clinical dentist and founder of Optimal Dental Health, a holistic practice in London built around integrating nutrition, sleep and whole-health screening into everyday dentistry. He is a past President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and the author of “Brush” (profits to Dentaid) and the “Kick Sugar” cookbook (profits to his Rewards Project charity).

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In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down a simple, actionable framework for making your first $10,000 online. Drawing from his own journey through masterminds, courses, software, and even brick-and-mortar businesses, Travis shares hard-earned lessons on why online business is not only “real,” but one of the fastest paths to income and freedom. This episode is a practical guide for anyone looking to start from scratch and build momentum quickly in the digital economy. On this episode we talk about: Why online businesses are just as “real” (and often more flexible) than traditional ones How to choose a specific, profitable market using the “aim small, miss small” strategy The importance of crafting an irresistible offer that solves real pain points Why outreach and volume (50 contacts/day) are key to getting your first customers How to deliver services efficiently using AI tools and low-cost VAs Top 3 Takeaways Specificity wins—clearly define your ideal customer and their exact problems before creating anything. You don't need a perfect product to start—you need conversations, feedback, and your first paying client. Leverage AI and outsourcing to maximize profit and scale faster without getting stuck in operations. Notable Quotes "If the income is real and the impact is real, then the business is real." "Aim small, miss small—specificity is what actually gets results." "Reach out to 50 people a day for 90 days, and it's impossible not to make money." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/travischappell⁠ Other: ⁠https://travischappell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protein Isn't Optional… It's Required“The Most Important Nutrient You're Probably Undereating (And Why It's Holding You Back)”Protein, protein, protein…You hear it everywhere.But here's the problem…Most people have no idea why it matters on a metabolic level.They just know they're “supposed” to eat more of it.And when you don't understand the why…You don't follow through consistently.That changes today.This episode breaks down what protein actually does inside your body…And why not getting enough is quietly sabotaging your energy, your metabolism, your recovery, and your results.This isn't about eating more chicken.This is about understanding how your body works… so you can finally start working with it instead of against it.Protein is not just another macronutrient.It's the raw material your body uses to build and repair:Muscle tissueHormonesEnzymesNeurotransmittersImmune functionNo protein… no optimal function.When protein intake is where it needs to be:You preserve and build lean muscleYour metabolism stays higherBlood sugar stabilizesCravings decreaseYou stay fuller longerRecovery improvesBrain function and mood improveThis is why people who prioritize protein tend to feel better, look better, and perform better.When protein is low:You lose muscle instead of preserving itYour metabolism slows downHunger and cravings increaseEnergy becomes inconsistentFat loss stallsRecovery suffersYour body becomes under-suppliedYou can be “eating less” and still getting worse results.That's the trap.Protein tells your body:Hold onto muscle. Burn fat. Stay strong.Low protein tells your body:Break down muscle. Conserve energy. Slow things down.That's not opinion.That's physiology.A simple, effective starting point:Aim for about your body weight in grams of protein per day.If that feels like a big jump…Start where you are and build up.Progress over perfection.This is where most people fail.Not knowledge… execution.Simple rules:Build every meal around proteinDon't wait until dinner to “catch up”Plan your protein ahead of timeUse shakes or supplements if neededIf you don't plan it… you won't hit it.The person who gets results…Doesn't guess with protein.They prioritize it.They don't “try” to hit their number.They make it non-negotiable.Protein isn't a trend.It's a requirement.If you want energy, fat loss, strength, recovery, and a metabolism that works for you…This is one of the simplest and most powerful shifts you can make.Set your daily protein target.Start building your meals around it.And prove to yourself that you're not the person who leaves results up to chance anymore.If this episode helped you…Share it with someone who's been “trying everything” but still not seeing results.Because this might be the piece they're missing.And remember:You don't get healthy because you lost weight.You lose weight because you got healthy.

Virgo season is here! This week's Lunar Eclipse is the 2nd and last eclipse of this season. It's a Full Moon in Pisces and creates a strong connection with Mercury, planet of the mind and communication and Uranus, planet of innovation and the unexpected. This is an unusual set of astrology circumstances asking us to pay attention and choose what fulfills us now. Intuition is strong and leading us to clarity. Mercury will enter its own sign of Virgo this week and challenge Uranus as part of the eclipse pattern, so there will be surprises in store. Aim for a breakthrough this week! Tune in to The Golden Astrologer Podcast and hear all about it!

Jordan Peterson, professor of psychology, clinical psychologist, author and YouTube personality, shares why you need to discipline yourself, pursue meaning not happiness and don't waste your life.Aim at something. Discipline yourself. Or suffer the consequences. Make a damn schedule and stick to it. Set it up so you have the day that you want!"― Jordan PetersonInstagram- Daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorgSupport us PayPal

Audio is fixed on this one.  We want to make listening to this podcast like old car ownership; a frustrating waste of time, but we do it anyway because it's fun.  Brad is on vacation, but rather than deprive you fine folks of an episode. Listeners Scott (The Stylus Guy) and Miles (Judge Mills) invited themselves on as guests. Honestly it didn't take much convincing. It's nice to hear from folks that enjoy our show and gives us some different content this week since we discuss their automotive origin stories and some current projects.  Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message us on the socials for a link. Keep your cars analog and Aim for the Roses!

Firstborns tend to earn more, study longer and experience better mental health than their younger siblings. For decades, researchers have struggled to explain why. A huge study following 1.2 million Danish children has uncovered a surprising piece of the puzzle. It may have less to do with personality or favouritism and more to do with germs, early illness and the extra time firstborns get with their parents. In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack what birth order research actually tells us, why the first six months matter so much, and the simple things parents can do to help level the playing field. KEY POINTS Firstborns show small but consistent advantages in earnings, education and mental health across large population studies. Younger siblings are more likely to be exposed to respiratory illnesses during their first year, often brought home by older siblings. Early illness may explain a significant portion of the birth order gap. Firstborns can receive thousands more hours of reading, talking and playing with parents by age 13. Birth order is not destiny. These findings describe population averages, not what will happen to an individual child. Parents can reduce some of these differences through illness prevention, connection and intentional one-on-one time. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Your youngest child is not doomed, your eldest is not blessed.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Article in The Washington ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Keep recommended immunisations up to date and discuss newborn protection with your healthcare provider. Breastfeed if you can and if it works for your family. Get older siblings washing their hands when they come home from school or daycare. Keep sick siblings away from newborns, particularly during the first six months. Make space for one-on-one reading, talking and play with younger children. Forget the stopwatch. Aim to be available and connected rather than trying to divide your attention perfectly equally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injection moulding is meant to save you time. Too often it hands you a mouthful of flash and a cleanup that swallows the chair time you thought you were saving.Dr Sandra Hulac is a Clinical Instructor at the Kois Center in Seattle and an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She uses full-mouth injection moulding to road-test occlusions and stabilise breaking-down dentitions, and she teaches the technique hands-on.In this episode she works through where the mess actually comes from, and how design, matrix strategy, careful PTFE and a simple cleanup protocol keep a case clean from the first injection.This episode comes with an infographic: the whole no-mess workflow on one visual guide to keep beside you during design and cleanup. Download it at protrusive.co.uk/nomess. It is the fastest way to turn this episode into something you actually use at the chair.What You'll Take From This EpisodeMost injection-moulding mess is prevented at the design stage, through thickness targets and clear lab communication, long before any cleanup.The alternating matrix technique, injecting every other tooth, is the biggest single cleanup saver and cuts the PTFE you need.Matrices cured in a pressure pot, with a spacer protocol, give even thickness and far fewer bubbles.Thin, careful PTFE prevents distortion; bunching it interproximally creates the very excess you are trying to avoid.An S-shaped motion with a Ceri-saw and several 12-plate blades clears resin while protecting the contact.Good pre-treatment hygiene, using diluted hypochlorite or povidone-iodine rather than chlorhexidine, cuts bleeding and contamination.Highlights of this episode:00:00 Teaser00:54 Introduction02:17 Dental Pearl: Free Injection Moulding Infographic03:17 Main Interview with Dr. Sandra Hulac4:49 Innovations in Dental Education07:26 The Mess Problem in Injection Moulding15:38 Alternating Matrix Technique18:18 Every-Other-Tooth Technique27:54 Cleanup Instruments and Techniques31:35 Handling Teflon and PTFE36:41 Patient Oral Hygiene Tips37:27 Dilution protocol:39:24 Key Principles for Minimizing Mess40:42 Matrix Fabrication and Spacer Protocol43:55 Course Information and Conclusion46:19 OutroFrom the GuestMaster Full Mouth Injection Moulding in this exclusive two-day hands-on course!

Carbs have become the new "fat is bad." Moms are showing up terrified of bread, rice, even fruit. In this episode, Brooke breaks down whether carbs actually cause weight gain, how many you really need, and the one shift that matters far more than cutting carbs out completely. What You'll Learn Carbs aren't the enemy, the type is what matters. Weight gain usually comes from processed, low-fiber carbs, not carbs in general. Swapping for higher fiber, more nutrient-dense options changes everything. There's no universal carb number. Needs shift based on activity level, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and life stage. A balanced plate matters more than hitting a specific gram target. Simple swaps make a big difference. Chickpea or lentil pasta, a brown rice and quinoa mix, higher fiber bread, and protein-packed breakfasts keep you fuller and prevent blood sugar crashes. Fiber needs increase with perimenopause and menopause. Aim for 25 to 30 grams a day. Higher fiber intake is linked to lower insulin resistance and even a 20% lower risk of hot flashes. Pairing carbs with protein and fat prevents blood sugar spikes. This is what actually curbs bingeing, not carb elimination. Keto isn't necessary for most moms. It has a place for specific medical conditions, but it's not the default answer for everyday weight loss. Carbs aren't what's derailing your progress, the type and the pairing are. Swap in more fiber, balance your plate with protein and healthy fats, and stop fearing the foods that actually give you energy to keep up with your kids. Join Busy Mom Meals: High protein 15 minute or less meals: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly 

Welcome to episode 259 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the blessing of boundaries — why healthy relationships require appropriate limits, and why setting and respecting boundaries is an act of love, not a failure of it.  Key takeaways:   Boundaries feel wrong to many Christians because we have been taught that love means always being available, always saying yes, always accommodating others' needs. But Proverbs 25:17 teaches that even good relationships need limits. Constant presence breeds contempt; appropriate limits protect connection. The Hebrew word translated “seldom” in this proverb actually means “precious” or “rare.” The instruction is not to avoid people but to make your presence valuable rather than presumptuous. Scarcity produces appreciation; saturation produces aversion. Even the Trinity models boundaries. The persons of the Godhead are not merged or confused — they remain distinct while perfectly unified. Intimacy does not require the erasure of limits. Deep connection and appropriate separateness are not opposites. Presumption violates the voluntary nature of relationship. When you treat someone's hospitality as obligation rather than gift, you transform a freely chosen relationship into something coercive. Most people will not confront the boundary-crosser — they will quietly resent them until the relationship ruptures. Jesus regularly withdrew from crowds, limited access even to His disciples, and maintained limits with His own family. If Jesus — perfect in love — needed boundaries, how much more do we? Boundaries are not a failure of devotion; they are a mark of wisdom. You cannot love your neighbor well if you are completely depleted from over-extending. The person who sets no boundaries eventually burns out or grows bitter — neither of which serves relationship. Sustainable love requires limits. “No” to one thing allows “yes” to the right things. Respecting someone's limits communicates that their time, space, and energy are valuable. That is love in action.  Quotable:   Boundaries are not barriers to relationship — they are the framework that makes sustainable, loving connection possible. You are not being selfish when you set limits. You are being a good steward of what God has given you so that you can keep giving it.  Application:    Examine whether you are smothering people with your presence or demands. Are you the person who calls multiple times daily, drops by unannounced, monopolizes people's time, or expects immediate responses? The fact that someone is gracious does not mean they are available. The fact that they are friendly does not mean they are free. Love does not presume — it honors limits even when the other person is too kind to enforce them.  Stop interpreting other people's limits as rejection. When someone says “I can't right now,” believe them. When they need space, give it. When they ask you to call first, honor it. A person setting a boundary is not telling you they don't care about you — they are being honest about their capacity so they can love you sustainably rather than resentfully. Receiving a “no” graciously is itself an act of love.  If you need to set boundaries, stop feeling guilty for it. You are not being selfish or un-Christlike. You are stewarding finite resources. Identify one relationship where you have been depleted because you kept saying yes when you meant no. What would one honest, kind limit look like in that relationship? You do not owe anyone unlimited access to your time, energy, or emotional bandwidth — and pretending you do will eventually produce resentment, not love.  Make your presence valuable, not presumptuous. Relationships have a rhythm — together and apart, access and space, availability and autonomy. Consider how you show up in your closest relationships. Are you contributing to that rhythm or disrupting it? Presence that is chosen freely is a gift. Presence that is demanded or presumed becomes a burden. Aim to be the kind of person whose company is looked forward to, not dreaded.  Connect with us:    Web site:  https://springbaptist.org Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/  If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

Send us Fan MailToday, we're going to go on a field trip.  A summer field trip— and hopefully my words will wash over you and put you in touch with the best of this season.  And more importantly, inspire you to get out and feel it yourself.  It's not too late friends.  August is still summer!  Also, this IS related to intuition —let's explore together.Show Notes INTUITION COLORING PAGES  For more about Aimée, her work, speaking, classes, or to schedule a reading visit www.AimeeCartier.com.  

Companies spend real money on benefits their employees might not understand. Mary McNally of AIM HR Solutions joins Pete Wright to talk about why that happens, and why the forty-page PDF sent once a year is doing almost none of the work employers think it's doing.Mary makes the case that high enrollment and real understanding are two different measurements, and that most of the confusion is the employer's to fix. She walks through the checklist she uses with clients, the generational split in how information actually lands, what AI can do with a summary plan description and what it still can't, and how to talk with an employee who feels the company went back on a promise as costs climb.Also in this one: the year-round cadence that takes about five minutes at a time, how to run a benefits focus group without turning it into a wish list, and the phone call every employee should make before a scheduled procedure.AIM members can reach the HR Helpline at 800-470-6277 or helpline@aimnet.org for inquiries Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST). Email requests will be responded to within 24 hours.   AIM HR Solutions Training CatalogAIM members can reach the HR Helpline at 800-470-6277 or helpline@aimnet.org for inquiries Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST). Email requests will be responded to within 24 hours. 

Episode 600. On August 21st the Modern Warfare 4 early access beta, the WARDOGS closed beta, and Call of Duty NEXT all land on the same day — and the two games are asking for wildly different amounts of money. We go through everything Activision is cramming into the MW4 beta: a playable campaign mission called Entrenched, six multiplayer maps, the return of Ground War, and a brand new Warzone Resurgence map called Zodiac. Then we put odds on whether any of it actually works over a single weekend. Spoiler: 20%. Omnimovement is gone. We get into what replaced it, whether removing it was a gameplay decision or a marketing one, and why "you can climb pipes now" is the funniest thing Infinity Ward has ever put in a press release. On the WARDOGS side: $39.99 Early Access on September 10, over a million Steam wishlists, and a promise of no in-game monetization that came out of one very bad Reddit post. We argue that the promise is a mistake — and that the most consumer-friendly thing a game can do is just be good. Plus DMZ2, aim assist, and why Infinity Ward is about to be spread way too thin. 0:00 - Intro — 600 episodes 2:09 - Patreon free trials all August 4:02 - Patron hangout: August 28th 5:30 - Two betas, one Friday 6:49 - MW4 beta dates and the pre-order wall 7:44 - A campaign mission in a beta — a CoD first 10:23 - The battle dad theory 13:24 - Discord Nitro gets you in free 15:28 - All six multiplayer maps 16:06 - Ground War is back 20:24 - Zodiac: a new Resurgence map in the beta 23:56 - Modes, and the ones held back 25:33 - 19 weapons and a fake pre-order camo 26:59 - "It's gonna be a buggy fucking disaster" 28:51 - Putting the odds at 20% 31:13 - Why I win either way 33:23 - No more omnimovement 33:48 - Climbing pipes is just a ladder 35:58 - Was omnimovement actually better? 40:22 - Mantling as the Warzone middle ground 43:06 - What actually makes you a casual? 51:12 - WARDOGS 51:50 - Closed beta August 21–23 53:30 - Three maps at launch? We're skeptical 55:14 - The one thing WARDOGS is missing 56:54 - $39.99 Early Access, September 10 58:34 - September is not summer 1:00:32 - No monetization in Early Access 1:00:48 - The Reddit post that caused it 1:05:19 - "Consumer friendly" doesn't mean this 1:09:25 - The upside of by-gamers-for-gamers 1:10:09 - When to tell your fans to fuck off 1:19:09 - Is $40 the right price? 1:21:21 - 800,000 Steam wishlists 1:22:38 - Make that a million 1:26:39 - This puts Bulkhead on the map 1:28:22 - MW4 vs WARDOGS, side by side 1:29:25 - Which beta are you actually excited for? 1:31:27 - DMZ2 is the real unknown 1:34:58 - A piece of toast and not enough butter 1:40:03 - Aim assist is why I don't play CoD 1:42:55 - In defence of shit-can lobbies 1:46:13 - The August 21st collision, revisited 1:49:42 - What we've been playing 1:49:51 - Overwatch: bronze 5 to gold 3 1:54:43 - They added a rank called Emerald 1:57:27 - First team kill of the wipe 1:59:44 - Cope shotguns Jake from ten feet 2:04:24 - Tarkov level 35 and the Lighthouse rework 2:06:14 - Outro _Note: timestamps may be slightly misaligned on podcast apps (but not on YouTube) due to dynamic ads._ The podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts, and ad-free & early access versions - as well as bonus episodes - are available to all of our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thedropshot) supporters. We stream the podcast live on our YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/thedropshotpodcast) every Saturday morning at ~9 o'clock Pacific Time. We typically start the stream 30 minutes early to answer viewer questions, banter, and chat. Links for everything are below. Thanks for checking us out!

Lunch Is Leadership with Sarah Olivieri Lunch is the first thing to go. The calendar fills up, something has to give, and the hour in the middle of the day is the one that looks optional. Skip it enough times and you start making your biggest decisions of the week on an empty tank. In this solo episode, Sarah breaks down why lunch is a leadership decision, and exactly how to get it back on your calendar and keep it there. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why your blood sugar spikes during intense work even when you have not eaten, and what that does to your thinking What skipping the hour actually costs you in decision quality, which is the part of your job nobody else can do Why sharing a meal with one person, a new team member, a donor, a potential program partner, does something no meeting does What your team learns about work habits from watching whether or not you take the hour The recurring calendar block Sarah walks every leader she coaches through, live Who This Episode Is For • Leaders eating at the desk with one hand on the keyboard • CEOs whose afternoons feel foggier than their mornings and cannot figure out why • Leaders who want their team to stop working through lunch but have never modeled it themselves • Anyone who has told themselves that skipping lunch buys them more time Practical takeaways • Open your calendar today and create a recurring lunch block. Noon, one, eleven, whatever time you actually want to eat • Do not overthink the placement. Check it once a week, move it when it collides with something, and let it settle into a consistent time • Aim for the full hour. Sarah often splits hers, half an hour to eat and half an hour to do whatever she wants • Tell your team you are taking it, so the permission travels • Book one lunch this month with a person whose relationship matters to your organization About Your Host, Sarah Olivieri Bold, strategic, and refreshingly human…   Sarah Olivieri is the go-to expert for conversations on aligned leadership, outcome delegation, and sustainable growth.She brings wit, warmth, and real-world wisdom to mission-driven founders, visionary CEOs, and change-makers who want more clarity, more joy, and more results. Most leaders hit a wall when success depends on them holding it all together. Sarah helps them change that by redefining leadership around outcomes instead of activity, empowering teams to own results that scale and freeing leaders to focus on the vision that drives them. A former director of three nonprofits and founder of five businesses, she has a rare ability to spot opportunity where others see chaos, shift stuck patterns, and build organizations that support both legacy and life. Sarah leads with the same mindset that made her an award-winning sailor: iterate on what works, stay focused in the storm, and never forget the joy of the journey. Links Website: saraholivieri.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Barbara discusses: Why so many viewers watch with the sound off, and why strong headlines, captions, and on-screen text are essential to stop the scroll and immediately communicate your video’s value. How trying to teach everything in one video overwhelms viewers, and why breaking complex topics into multiple short, focused clips creates a powerful, bingeable video library for patients. Why you don't need expensive cameras, microphones, or lighting to succeed, and how a simple smartphone plus clear, compassionate communication beats “perfect” production quality. How most physicians fail with video by quitting too soon, and why consistent publishing—like planting a tree—allows trust and patient relationships to grow over time. The importance of always telling viewers what to do next, whether that's subscribing, visiting your website, sharing the video, or scheduling an appointment, so every video leads to a clear next step. Key Takeaways: “Video marketing works for physicians not because it's flawless or flashy, but because it consistently delivers short, focused, clearly captioned answers to real patient questions—and always guides viewers toward a simple, obvious next step.” Connect with Barbara Hales:  Twitter: @DrBarbaraHales Facebook: facebook.com/theMedicalStrategist Business Website: TheMedicalStrategist.com Email: info@TheMedicalStrategist.com  YouTube:@barbarahales LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/barbarahalesBooks: Content Copy Made Easy 14 Tactics to Triple Sales Power to the Patient: The Medical Strategist TRANSCRIPT (244) Introduction: The Next Five Video Marketing Mistakes   Dr. Barbara Hales 0:02 The five video marketing mistakes that make patients keep scrolling. Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Marketing Tips for Doctors. Last week we talked about the first five mistakes physicians make with video marketing. Today we’re going to cover the next five, and I have to tell you, some of these surprise me, not because I did not understand marketing, but because I’ve been learning short-form video myself. Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. So let’s jump right in. Mistake #6: Forgetting That Many People Never Hear a Word You Say   Mistake number six: forgetting that many people never hear a word you say. This may be the most overlooked mistake in video marketing. Many people watch videos with the sound turned off. Think about your own habits. You’re sitting in a waiting room. You’re standing in line at the grocery store. You’re waiting to board an airplane. You don’t want to disturb the people around you, so you scroll silently. Now imagine a physician appears on your screen. They are obviously talking, but there are no captions, no headline, no text. Nothing tells you why you should stop. What happens? You keep scrolling, not because the doctor wasn’t knowledgeable, not because the information was not valuable. You simply had no idea what the video was about. Now imagine that same video begins with large text that says, “Three signs your blood pressure may be too high, or, “The biggest mistake patients make after knee replacement. Suddenly, you know exactly why you should stay. Captions don’t simply help people hear you; they help people understand you before they ever turn the sound on. Think of on-screen text as the title on the cover of a book. Without the title, many people never bother opening the book. Mistake #7: Trying to Teach Everything in One Video   Mistake number seven: trying to teach everything in one video. Here’s another mistake I see all the time. Doctors try to explain everything. We want patients to understand the whole picture. That’s wonderful inside the exam room. It’s not wonderful in a 92nd video. I remember working with a physician who wanted to make a video about high blood pressure. He covered how blood pressure works, every medication, diet, exercise, complications, kidney disease, stroke, heart attacks, everything. It was an outstanding lecture. It was also far too much for one video. Now imagine a different approach. One video answers one question: Does high blood pressure have symptoms? Another asks: Why do I need medication if I feel fine? Another: Three foods that quietly raise blood pressure. Instead of one overwhelming lecture, you’ve created an entire video library. Patients can watch exactly what they need, and every video becomes another opportunity for someone to discover you. Mistake #8: Thinking You Need Expensive Equipment   Mistake number eight: thinking you need expensive equipment. Let me save you some money. You probably don't need another camera. You probably don't need another microphone. You probably don't need another light. You definitely don't need to wait until everything is perfect. The smartphone in your pocket can produce remarkable videos today. Better equipment will help eventually, but better communication will help far more. People forgive average video quality; they rarely forgive boring content. Focus on helping people. The technology can improve later. Mistake #9: Quitting Before the Results Show Up   Mistake number nine: quitting before the results show up. Here's one of the biggest reasons physicians fail with video: they stop. They record three videos, maybe five. They don't go viral. They don't receive hundreds of comments, so they conclude video marketing doesn't work. Imagine planting a tree. Would you dig it up after one week to see if the roots were growing? Of course not. Trust grows exactly the same way. One helpful video, then another, then another. Months later, patients begin saying, “I've been watching your videos. Those are some of the most rewarding words you'll ever hear, because by then the relationship has already begun. Mistake #10: Never Telling People What to Do Next   Mistake number 10: never telling people what to do next. You've educated someone. You've answered their question. They've watched until the end. Now what? Too many physicians simply stop talking. Don't make people guess. Invite them. If you'd like more practical medical advice, subscribe. To learn more, visit my website. If this helped you, share it with someone you care about. If you're looking for a physician, schedule an appointment. Every good conversation has a next step. Your videos should too. Lesson: Focus on Communication, Not Technology   Here's something I learned recently. I spent far too much time trying to make a better editor. Then I realized that's not my job. My job is to communicate. Dr. Barbara Hales 7:47 Technology can help me edit. Only I can bring my expertise, stories, personality, and compassion. Don’t let the technical side keep you from helping people. This Week’s Challenge: Record One Helpful Video   This week’s challenge: Record one video, answer one patient question, and keep it under two minutes. Don’t aim for perfection. Aim for helpful. Press, publish. Then next week, do it again. The Real Purpose of Video Marketing   Video marketing isn’t really about cameras. It isn’t about software. It isn’t about algorithms. It’s about becoming the physician people already know and trust before they ever walk through your door.   Closing: Communicate With Purpose   Thank you so much for spending part of your day with me. If you enjoyed today’s episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d subscribe to Marketing Tips for doctors. Every week, I share practical strategies to help physicians attract better patients, build stronger practices, and enjoy medicine again. Until next time, keep communicating with purpose, because every question you answered today may change someone’s tomorrow. The post The Mistakes That Make You Scroll first appeared on The Medical Strategist.

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If you've ever thought, "I'll deal with my health once I actually feel sick," I want you to know something: That's how so many people lose their vitality. Between feeling well and being diagnosed, there is a whole world of clues. Fatigue. Poor sleep. Stress that never quite turns off. A body that still functions… but has no reserve left. In this episode, I'm joined by Marina Moiseyeva, founder of Harmonious Life Family Health Clinic in Brooklyn, New York. Marina is a family wellness practitioner with nearly 17 years of experience and more than 50,000 consultations. She started in holistic health coaching, moved into integrative functional medicine, and now runs a longevity and biohacking clinic that serves kids, adults, and entire families. Together, we talk about what actually stands between you and feeling your best, why so much of modern "stress" starts in your physiology, and why the most powerful biohacks are often the simplest ones. If you've been chasing optimization, supplements, or the latest trend and still feel depleted, this conversation will help you come back to what actually builds resilience.   In This Episode, We Cover: Why people wait until they're debilitated before they get help The hidden "in-betweens" between being well and being sick How sleep and stress quietly drain every system in the body Why coffee and a high-carb breakfast can make you feel anxious Why oatmeal, smoothies, and intermittent fasting don't work for everyone What biohacking actually means (and why it isn't only for the ultra-wealthy) Why vitality is about function and resilience—not perfect wearable scores How to use bloodwork as motivation, not just a diagnosis Why women in perimenopause need a different approach than men The cheap biohacks that make the biggest difference Why sleep should never be the thing you compromise Creatine hydrochloride as a simple support for brain, bone, and muscle How to change one habit at a time without burning out Why food is first-line therapy   A Message I Want You to Hear You do not have to wait for a diagnosis to start taking care of yourself. You do not need the most expensive protocol. You do not need to biohack like a celebrity. You need the courage to notice the small signals now—before they become something bigger. Your body is always giving you information. The question is whether you're listening.   The In-Between of Wellness Most of us were taught to see a doctor when we can't function anymore. When the pain is debilitating. When daily life is already falling apart. Marina says that's far too late. Between well and sick, there are clues. Hints. In-betweens. A little less energy. A little more stress. Sleep that isn't quite restorative. Those early signs are not nothing. They are your opportunity to rebalance before the body is forced into disease, imbalance, or a diagnosis.   Why You Feel Stressed Even When Life Looks Fine We assume stress is always emotional. A hard season. Too many hats. Work, kids, a business, a never-ending to-do list. And yes, that kind of stress is real. But Marina makes an important distinction: Sometimes you feel stressed because your physiology is stressed. If you wake up and drink black coffee in the first hour, you can push your body into fight-or-flight before the day has even started. If breakfast is a croissant, cereal, a fruit-heavy smoothie, or even oatmeal while you sit at a desk, you can spike insulin, raise cortisol, and feel anxious for no "good" reason. The food you eat in the morning can support your nervous system. Or it can work against it. That's why she doesn't treat stress as a personality problem. She looks at the routine. Sleep. Meal timing. Protein. Life stage. Because what worked in your 20s and 30s is often not what will support you in your 40s and 50s—especially as a woman.   Biohacking Is Simpler Than You Think Biohacking can sound mysterious. Blue-blocking glasses. Red light. Expensive gadgets. Extreme protocols. Marina's definition is much simpler. Biohacking is changing your behavior—your lifestyle, your food, your movement, your bedtime—so you feel better. A better sleep routine is biohacking. Choosing a workout that actually suits your body is biohacking. Using a nutrient that supports your energy is biohacking. You do not need to live like Bryan Johnson. You do not need a perfect HRV score. Wearables can be useful, but the "healthy average" they are based on still includes a lot of people with health issues. The real win is your own improvement. If your HRV was 15 and now it's 25, that is progress. Don't chase someone else's number. Chase your own resilience.   Vitality Means Function—Not Perfect Scores We are living longer. That part is not up for debate. The question is how we live those years. Marina's picture of vitality is this: You want to be able to go to the gym the day before you die. Not because fitness is the only measure of a life. Because vitality is function. It's health resilience. It's the ability to keep doing the things that make life feel like yours. Arthritis at 55. Exhaustion. "That's just aging." Some of those things are more optional than we've been told. They take effort. They take personalized care. But the goal isn't to collect more data. The goal is to stay capable.   Sleep Is Your Best Biohack If Marina had to pick one place to start, it would be sleep. She used to run on four or five hours a night for decades. She thought she was fine. No midday crash. No obvious brain fog. Then she experimented with seven hours. And she felt the difference. That's the trap. A lot of people say they have no health concerns. Then the bloodwork tells a different story. By the time a conventional marker is flagged, the imbalance has often been building for years. So start with the foundation that costs almost nothing: Get to bed before midnight. Aim for at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep in a dark room. Keep the room around 70 degrees. Put the phone on Wi-Fi or off. Blackout curtains. Women often need closer to seven to nine hours. And if you feel like you "can't function" without eight hours, Marina's response is simple: You're normal. Don't steal from sleep to make room for a 5 a.m. workout, fasting, and a cold plunge. That combination can look like the perfect protocol. For a woman in her 40s, it can also be the reason her cycle disappears. Sleep is not the thing you compromise so you can do more biohacks. Sleep is the biohack. If you do have an occasional short night, Marina's inexpensive support is creatine hydrochloride—not the monohydrate form that can make some women feel puffy. She uses it for brain sharpness, and she also likes it for bone, muscle, and liver support. But even that is an add-on. The core is still darkness, timing, and enough hours.   Stop Chasing Trends Healthy intentions can still ruin your health. A perfect workout on five hours of sleep. Intermittent fasting that doesn't match your hormones. A cold plunge because it's popular. Coffee before your body has even woken up. Ten goals at once, then the feeling that you failed. Marina's approach is the opposite of all-or-nothing. Food is medicine. You take that "medicine" at least three times a day. So nutrition is first-line therapy—not something you try to out-supplement later. She has patients list ten lifestyle changes they already know they should make. Then they rank them from easiest to hardest. And they start with the easiest one. Warm water. Not drinking coffee in the first hour. One small, doable shift. If you change one habit every two months, you can have six solid habits by the end of the year. That's how resilience is built. Not through the loudest protocol. Through the one you can actually keep.   Your Action Step Pick one thing. Not ten. Not a full biohacking stack. One. Protect your sleep this week. Get to bed before midnight. Make the room dark. Give yourself seven hours. Or, if sleep is already solid, choose the next easiest habit: delay your coffee, add protein at breakfast, or stop eating too close to bed. Then notice how you feel. That's the data that matters.   Final Thoughts You don't need a more extreme version of health. You need a more sustainable one. Your sleep. Your stress. Your food. Your season of life. Those are the foundations of vitality. Optimization is optional. Resilience is not. Keep listening to your body. Your energy matters.   Resources Learn more about Marina Moiseyeva: Website: https://liveharmoniouslife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveharmoniouslife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveHarmoniousLife/ Book: Harmonious Healing Blueprint If you're in Brooklyn, you can work with Marina at Harmonious Life Family Health Clinic. She sees kids and adults, and she builds personalized plans around root-cause health, longevity, and real-life resilience.   Are you a health coach looking for done-for-you content? Visit yourhealthcoachbiz.com and save 40% using code GO40. Launch your podcast or get full podcast management services through The Healthy Hustle Podcast Agency. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelafeldman Website: https://rachelafeldman.com

Be Different: Stand Out in a Crowded Market How to Stand Out From Your Competition without Lowering Price Episode 317 (Daniel is based in Florida) Repeat of episode 203 In this conversation with Daniel Den we explore: why being slightly different might leave you looking like everybody else how copycat competitors can destroy a temporary advantage the danger of building a me-too business how to stack differences that become difficult to copy why customer experience can become a competitive advantage how an ordinary book became an interactive box experience how a family of brands can reinforce your positioning why memorable names can add value to ordinary features how price competition signals a lack of differentiation why your ideal customer should influence your message how the wrong message can attract the wrong customers how to escape apples-to-apples comparisons why your offer itself can become a differentiator how to discover your own “Techron” how to make your competition increasingly irrelevant ----- About our guest Daniel Den: Daniel became fascinated with marketing and sales almost two decades ago. Today he is the co-creator of the X Factor Effect methodology where he and his team have helped over 20,000 students and clients grow their businesses. Daniel teaches that “Different is the new Better” and his framework includes nine pillars for differentiating your business so that you can become a market leader or category king or queen.  Daniel Den is the author of the new book "Ideas That Influence," that was built to help business owners discover their own WILDLY SUCCESSFUL MARKETING IDEAS! ----- Get your Big Ideas Box at  https://www.bigideasbox.com/free-box-ideas-that-influence ----- Key Lessons from this conversation with Daniel Den: Being a little different might not be different enough. Copying what works for competitors creates a “me-too” business. Stack several meaningful differences to make your business harder to copy. Differentiate the customer experience, not simply the product or service. Turn ordinary products into memorable experiences. Create a family of brands, products and features that reinforce each other. Build barriers to copyability instead of relying on one clever idea. Differentiate enough that customers can no longer make an easy apples-to-apples comparison. Competing primarily on price makes you easier to compare and easier to replace. Start differentiation with a clear picture of the customer you want to attract. Your ideal customer should be someone you actually want to work with. Adjust your positioning and message when you attract the wrong customers. Package and bundle services differently to escape commoditization. Give distinctive features, methods and experiences memorable names. Aim to make your competition irrelevant rather than simply trying to beat them. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill  

Researchers have discovered new information about how phosphorus from recycled materials moves through soil. Phosphorus is essential for plant growth, yet many soils do not contain enough of it to support healthy crops.In this recent international study, researchers examined how phosphorus from these recycled fertilizers behaves in different soil types over time. Using advanced scientific tools, they were able to study the chemical forms and amounts of phosphorus present in both fertilizers and soil.Aimée Schryer, lead author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen will explain the research and its applications in Europe and possibly Canada.ANDThe Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting.Last June, Alberta Beef signaled it would withdraw from CCA by June 30, 2026, unless significant changes were made to how the national group operates, citing ongoing concerns with governance, transparency, and representation.Alberta Beef chair Doug Roxburgh explains how the gap funding will work and how ABP representatives will be allowed to participate in meetings and discussions as non-members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Media Referenced in this Episode: Bee Movie. Dir. Simon J. Smith and Steve Hickner. 2007. “A Complete History of Bee Movie's Many, Many Memes" by Paris Martineau. New York Magazine. November 2nd, 2017. “Bee Movie: A Seinfeldian Society” by Joe Strike. Animation World. November 2nd, 2007. “How Bee Movie Won 2016” by Laura Bradley. Vanity Fair. December 30th, 2016. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “A Series of Voicemails Left on Jerry Seinfeld's Answering Machine by one Stephen Sondheim, Composer of Musical Theater and Lover of Bees” // Written by A.J. Ditty and Brian Alford // feat. David Armstrong as “Stephen Sondheim” and Brian Alford as “Jerry” Episode edited by Brian Alford. Interstitial edited by A.J. Ditty. Produced by Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty, and Brian Alford. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Ooh, black and yellow! Let's shake it up a little. Barry! Breakfast is ready! Coming! Hang on a second. Hello? - Barry? - Adam? - Can you believe this is happening? - I can't. I'll pick you up. Looking sharp. Use the stairs. Your father paid good money for those. Sorry. I'm excited. Here's the graduate. We're very proud of you, son. A perfect report card, all B's. Very proud. Ma! I got a thing going here. - You got lint on your fuzz. - Ow! That's me! - Wave to us! We'll be in row 118,000. - Bye! Barry, I told you, stop flying in the house! - Hey, Adam. - Hey, Barry. - Is that fuzz gel? - A little. Special day, graduation. Never thought I'd make it. Three days grade school, three days high school. Those were awkward. Three days college. I'm glad I took a day and hitchhiked around the hive. You did come back different. - Hi, Barry. - Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good. - Hear about Frankie? - Yeah. - You going to the funeral? - No, I'm not going. Everybody knows, sting someone, you die. Don't waste it on a squirrel. Such a hothead. I guess he could have just gotten out of the way. I love this incorporating an amusement park into our day. That's why we don't need vacations. Boy, quite a bit of pomp… under the circumstances. - Well, Adam, today we are men. - We are! - Bee-men. - Amen! Hallelujah! Students, faculty, distinguished bees, please welcome Dean Buzzwell. Welcome, New Hive City graduating class of… …9:15. That concludes our ceremonies. And begins your career at Honex Industries! Will we pick our job today? I heard it's just orientation. Heads up! Here we go. Keep your hands and antennas inside the tram at all times. - Wonder what it'll be like? - A little scary. Welcome to Honex, a division of Honesco and a part of the Hexagon Group. This is it! Wow. Wow. We know that you, as a bee, have worked your whole life to get to the point where you can work for your whole life. Honey begins when our valiant Pollen Jocks bring the nectar to the hive. Our top-secret formula is automatically color-corrected, scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured into this soothing sweet syrup with its distinctive golden glow you know as… Honey! - That girl was hot. - She's my cousin! - She is? - Yes, we're all cousins. - Right. You're right. - At Honex, we constantly strive to improve every aspect of bee existence. These bees are stress-testing a new helmet technology. - What do you think he makes? - Not enough. Here we have our latest advancement, the Krelman. - What does that do? - Oatches that little strand of honey that hangs after you pour it. Saves us millions. Oan anyone work on the Krelman? Of course. Most bee jobs are small ones. But bees know that every small job, if it's done well, means a lot. But choose carefully because you'll stay in the job you pick for the rest of your life. The same job the rest of your life? I didn't know that. What's the difference? You'll be happy to know that bees, as a species, haven't had one day off in 27 million years. So you'll just work us to death? We'll sure try. Wow! That blew my mind! “What's the difference?” How can you say that? One job forever? That's an insane choice to have to make. I'm relieved. Now we only have to make one decision in life. But, Adam, how could they never have told us that? Why would you question anything? We're bees. We're the most perfectly functioning society on Earth. You ever think maybe things work a little too well here? Like what? Give me one example. I don't know. But you know what I'm talking about. Please clear the gate. Royal Nectar Force on approach. Wait a second. Oheck it out. - Hey, those are Pollen Jocks! - Wow. I've never seen them this close. They know what it's like outside the hive. Yeah, but some don't come back. - Hey, Jocks! - Hi, Jocks! You guys did great! You're monsters! You're sky freaks! I love it! I love it! - I wonder where they were. - I don't know. Their day's not planned. Outside the hive, flying who knows where, doing who knows what. You can'tjust decide to be a Pollen Jock. You have to be bred for that. Right. Look. That's more pollen than you and I will see in a lifetime. It's just a status symbol. Bees make too much of it. Perhaps. Unless you're wearing it and the ladies see you wearing it. Those ladies? Aren't they our cousins too? Distant. Distant. Look at these two. - Oouple of Hive Harrys. - Let's have fun with them. It must be dangerous being a Pollen Jock. Yeah. Once a bear pinned me against a mushroom! He had a paw on my throat, and with the other, he was slapping me! - Oh, my! - I never thought I'd knock him out. What were you doing during this? Trying to alert the authorities. I can autograph that. A little gusty out there today, wasn't it, comrades? Yeah. Gusty. We're hitting a sunflower patch six miles from here tomorrow. - Six miles, huh? - Barry! A puddle jump for us, but maybe you're not up for it. - Maybe I am. - You are not! We're going 0900 at J-Gate. What do you think, buzzy-boy? Are you bee enough? I might be. It all depends on what 0900 means. Hey, Honex! Dad, you surprised me. You decide what you're interested in? - Well, there's a lot of choices. - But you only get one. Do you ever get bored doing the same job every day? Son, let me tell you about stirring. You grab that stick, and you just move it around, and you stir it around. You get yourself into a rhythm. It's a beautiful thing. You know, Dad, the more I think about it, maybe the honey field just isn't right for me. You were thinking of what, making balloon animals? That's a bad job for a guy with a stinger. Janet, your son's not sure he wants to go into honey! - Barry, you are so funny sometimes. - I'm not trying to be funny. You're not funny! You're going into honey. Our son, the stirrer! - You're gonna be a stirrer? - No one's listening to me! Wait till you see the sticks I have. I could say anything right now. I'm gonna get an ant tattoo! Let's open some honey and celebrate! Maybe I'll pierce my thorax. Shave my antennae. Shack up with a grasshopper. Get a gold tooth and call everybody “dawg”! I'm so proud. - We're starting work today! - Today's the day. Oome on! All the good jobs will be gone. Yeah, right. Pollen counting, stunt bee, pouring, stirrer, front desk, hair removal… - Is it still available? - Hang on. Two left! One of them's yours! Oongratulations! Step to the side. - What'd you get? - Picking crud out. Stellar! Wow! Oouple of newbies? Yes, sir! Our first day! We are ready! Make your choice. - You want to go first? - No, you go. Oh, my. What's available? Restroom attendant's open, not for the reason you think. - Any chance of getting the Krelman? - Sure, you're on. I'm sorry, the Krelman just closed out. Wax monkey's always open. The Krelman opened up again. What happened? A bee died. Makes an opening. See? He's dead. Another dead one. Deady. Deadified. Two more dead. Dead from the neck up. Dead from the neck down. That's life! Oh, this is so hard! Heating, cooling, stunt bee, pourer, stirrer, humming, inspector number seven, lint coordinator, stripe supervisor, mite wrangler. Barry, what do you think I should… Barry? Barry! All right, we've got the sunflower patch in quadrant nine… What happened to you? Where are you? - I'm going out. - Out? Out where? - Out there. - Oh, no! I have to, before I go to work for the rest of my life. You're gonna die! You're crazy! Hello? Another call coming in. If anyone's feeling brave, there's a Korean deli on 83rd that gets their roses today. Hey, guys. - Look at that. - Isn't that the kid we saw yesterday? Hold it, son, flight deck's restricted. It's OK, Lou. We're gonna take him up. Really? Feeling lucky, are you? Sign here, here. Just initial that. - Thank you. - OK. You got a rain advisory today, and as you all know, bees cannot fly in rain. So be careful. As always, watch your brooms, hockey sticks, dogs, birds, bears and bats. Also, I got a couple of reports of root beer being poured on us. Murphy's in a home because of it, babbling like a cicada! - That's awful. - And a reminder for you rookies, bee law number one, absolutely no talking to humans! All right, launch positions! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Black and yellow! Hello! You ready for this, hot shot? Yeah. Yeah, bring it on. Wind, check. - Antennae, check. - Nectar pack, check. - Wings, check. - Stinger, check. Scared out of my shorts, check. OK, ladies, let's move it out! Pound those petunias, you striped stem-suckers! All of you, drain those flowers! Wow! I'm out! I can't believe I'm out! So blue. I feel so fast and free! Box kite! Wow! Flowers! This is Blue Leader. We have roses visual. Bring it around 30 degrees and hold. Roses! 30 degrees, roger. Bringing it around. Stand to the side, kid. It's got a bit of a kick. That is one nectar collector! - Ever see pollination up close? - No, sir. I pick up some pollen here, sprinkle it over here. Maybe a dash over there, a pinch on that one. See that? It's a little bit of magic. That's amazing. Why do we do that? That's pollen power. More pollen, more flowers, more nectar, more honey for us. Cool. I'm picking up a lot of bright yellow. Oould be daisies. Don't we need those? Oopy that visual. Wait. One of these flowers seems to be on the move. Say again? You're reporting a moving flower? Affirmative. That was on the line! This is the coolest. What is it? I don't know, but I'm loving this color. It smells good. Not like a flower, but I like it. Yeah, fuzzy. Ohemical-y. Oareful, guys. It's a little grabby. My sweet lord of bees! Oandy-brain, get off there! Problem! - Guys! - This could be bad. Affirmative. Very close. Gonna hurt. Mama's little boy. You are way out of position, rookie! Ooming in at you like a missile! Help me! I don't think these are flowers. - Should we tell him? - I think he knows. What is this?! Match point! You can start packing up, honey, because you're about to eat it! Yowser! Gross. There's a bee in the car! - Do something! - I'm driving! - Hi, bee. - He's back here! He's going to sting me! Nobody move. If you don't move, he won't sting you. Freeze! He blinked! Spray him, Granny! What are you doing?! Wow… the tension level out here is unbelievable. I gotta get home. Oan't fly in rain. Oan't fly in rain. Oan't fly in rain. Mayday! Mayday! Bee going down! Ken, could you close the window please? Ken, could you close the window please? Oheck out my new resume. I made it into a fold-out brochure. You see? Folds out. Oh, no. More humans. I don't need this. What was that? Maybe this time. This time. This time. This time! This time! This… Drapes! That is diabolical. It's fantastic. It's got all my special skills, even my top-ten favorite movies. What's number one? Star Wars? Nah, I don't go for that… …kind of stuff. No wonder we shouldn't talk to them. They're out of their minds. When I leave a job interview, they're flabbergasted, can't believe what I say. There's the sun. Maybe that's a way out. I don't remember the sun having a big 75 on it. I predicted global warming. I could feel it getting hotter. At first I thought it was just me. Wait! Stop! Bee! Stand back. These are winter boots. Wait! Don't kill him! You know I'm allergic to them! This thing could kill me! Why does his life have less value than yours? Why does his life have any less value than mine? Is that your statement? I'm just saying all life has value. You don't know what he's capable of feeling. My brochure! There you go, little guy. I'm not scared of him. It's an allergic thing. Put that on your resume brochure. My whole face could puff up. Make it one of your special skills. Knocking someone out is also a special skill. Right. Bye, Vanessa. Thanks. - Vanessa, next week? Yogurt night? - Sure, Ken. You know, whatever. - You could put carob chips on there. - Bye. - Supposed to be less calories. - Bye. I gotta say something. She saved my life. I gotta say something. All right, here it goes. Nah. What would I say? I could really get in trouble. It's a bee law. You're not supposed to talk to a human. I can't believe I'm doing this. I've got to. Oh, I can't do it. Oome on! No. Yes. No. Do it. I can't. How should I start it? “You like jazz?” No, that's no good. Here she comes! Speak, you fool! Hi! I'm sorry. - You're talking. - Yes, I know. You're talking! I'm so sorry. No, it's OK. It's fine. I know I'm dreaming. But I don't recall going to bed. Well, I'm sure this is very disconcerting. This is a bit of a surprise to me. I mean, you're a bee! I am. And I'm not supposed to be doing this, but they were all trying to kill me. And if it wasn't for you… I had to thank you. It's just how I was raised. That was a little weird. - I'm talking with a bee. - Yeah. I'm talking to a bee. And the bee is talking to me! I just want to say I'm grateful. I'll leave now. - Wait! How did you learn to do that? - What? The talking thing. Same way you did, I guess. “Mama, Dada, honey.” You pick it up. - That's very funny. - Yeah. Bees are funny. If we didn't laugh, we'd cry with what we have to deal with. Anyway… Oan I… …get you something? - Like what? I don't know. I mean… I don't know. Ooffee? I don't want to put you out. It's no trouble. It takes two minutes. - It's just coffee. - I hate to impose. - Don't be ridiculous! - Actually, I would love a cup. Hey, you want rum cake? - I shouldn't. - Have some. - No, I can't. - Oome on! I'm trying to lose a couple micrograms. - Where? - These stripes don't help. You look great! I don't know if you know anything about fashion. Are you all right? No. He's making the tie in the cab as they're flying up Madison. He finally gets there. He runs up the steps into the church. The wedding is on. And he says, “Watermelon? I thought you said Guatemalan. Why would I marry a watermelon?” Is that a bee joke? That's the kind of stuff we do. Yeah, different. So, what are you gonna do, Barry? About work? I don't know. I want to do my part for the hive, but I can't do it the way they want. I know how you feel. - You do? - Sure. My parents wanted me to be a lawyer or a doctor, but I wanted to be a florist. - Really? - My only interest is flowers. Our new queen was just elected with that same campaign slogan. Anyway, if you look… There's my hive right there. See it? You're in Sheep Meadow! Yes! I'm right off the Turtle Pond! No way! I know that area. I lost a toe ring there once. - Why do girls put rings on their toes? - Why not? - It's like putting a hat on your knee. - Maybe I'll try that. - You all right, ma'am? - Oh, yeah. Fine. Just having two cups of coffee! Anyway, this has been great. Thanks for the coffee. Yeah, it's no trouble. Sorry I couldn't finish it. If I did, I'd be up the rest of my life. Are you…? Oan I take a piece of this with me? Sure! Here, have a crumb. - Thanks! - Yeah. All right. Well, then… I guess I'll see you around. Or not. OK, Barry. And thank you so much again… for before. Oh, that? That was nothing. Well, not nothing, but… Anyway… This can't possibly work. He's all set to go. We may as well try it. OK, Dave, pull the chute. - Sounds amazing. - It was amazing! It was the scariest, happiest moment of my life. Humans! I can't believe you were with humans! Giant, scary humans! What were they like? Huge and crazy. They talk crazy. They eat crazy giant things. They drive crazy. - Do they try and kill you, like on TV? - Some of them. But some of them don't. - How'd you get back? - Poodle. You did it, and I'm glad. You saw whatever you wanted to see. You had your “experience.” Now you can pick out yourjob and be normal. - Well… - Well? Well, I met someone. You did? Was she Bee-ish? - A wasp?! Your parents will kill you! - No, no, no, not a wasp. - Spider? - I'm not attracted to spiders. I know it's the hottest thing, with the eight legs and all. I can't get by that face. So who is she? She's… human. No, no. That's a bee law. You wouldn't break a bee law. - Her name's Vanessa. - Oh, boy. She's so nice. And she's a florist! Oh, no! You're dating a human florist! We're not dating. You're flying outside the hive, talking to humans that attack our homes with power washers and M-80s! One-eighth a stick of dynamite! She saved my life! And she understands me. This is over! Eat this. This is not over! What was that? - They call it a crumb. - It was so stingin' stripey! And that's not what they eat. That's what falls off what they eat! - You know what a Oinnabon is? - No. It's bread and cinnamon and frosting. They heat it up… Sit down! …really hot! - Listen to me! We are not them! We're us. There's us and there's them! Yes, but who can deny the heart that is yearning? There's no yearning. Stop yearning. Listen to me! You have got to start thinking bee, my friend. Thinking bee! - Thinking bee. - Thinking bee. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! There he is. He's in the pool. You know what your problem is, Barry? I gotta start thinking bee? How much longer will this go on? It's been three days! Why aren't you working? I've got a lot of big life decisions to think about. What life? You have no life! You have no job. You're barely a bee! Would it kill you to make a little honey? Barry, come out. Your father's talking to you. Martin, would you talk to him? Barry, I'm talking to you! You coming? Got everything? All set! Go ahead. I'll catch up. Don't be too long. Watch this! Vanessa! - We're still here. - I told you not to yell at him. He doesn't respond to yelling! - Then why yell at me? - Because you don't listen! I'm not listening to this. Sorry, I've gotta go. - Where are you going? - I'm meeting a friend. A girl? Is this why you can't decide? Bye. I just hope she's Bee-ish. They have a huge parade of flowers every year in Pasadena? To be in the Tournament of Roses, that's every florist's dream! Up on a float, surrounded by flowers, crowds cheering. A tournament. Do the roses compete in athletic events? No. All right, I've got one. How come you don't fly everywhere? It's exhausting. Why don't you run everywhere? It's faster. Yeah, OK, I see, I see. All right, your turn. TiVo. You can just freeze live TV? That's insane! You don't have that? We have Hivo, but it's a disease. It's a horrible, horrible disease. Oh, my. Dumb bees! You must want to sting all those jerks. We try not to sting. It's usually fatal for us. So you have to watch your temper. Very carefully. You kick a wall, take a walk, write an angry letter and throw it out. Work through it like any emotion: Anger, jealousy, lust. Oh, my goodness! Are you OK? Yeah. - What is wrong with you?! - It's a bug. He's not bothering anybody. Get out of here, you creep! What was that? A Pic ‘N' Save circular? Yeah, it was. How did you know? It felt like about 10 pages. Seventy-five is pretty much our limit. You've really got that down to a science. - I lost a cousin to Italian Vogue. - I'll bet. What in the name of Mighty Hercules is this? How did this get here? Oute Bee, Golden Blossom, Ray Liotta Private Select? - Is he that actor? - I never heard of him. - Why is this here? - For people. We eat it. You don't have enough food of your own? - Well, yes. - How do you get it? - Bees make it. - I know who makes it! And it's hard to make it! There's heating, cooling, stirring. You need a whole Krelman thing! - It's organic. - It's our-ganic! It's just honey, Barry. Just what?! Bees don't know about this! This is stealing! A lot of stealing! You've taken our homes, schools, hospitals! This is all we have! And it's on sale?! I'm getting to the bottom of this. I'm getting to the bottom of all of this! Hey, Hector. - You almost done? - Almost. He is here. I sense it. Well, I guess I'll go home now and just leave this nice honey out, with no one around. You're busted, box boy! I knew I heard something. So you can talk! I can talk. And now you'll start talking! Where you getting the sweet stuff? Who's your supplier? I don't understand. I thought we were friends. The last thing we want to do is upset bees! You're too late! It's ours now! You, sir, have crossed the wrong sword! You, sir, will be lunch for my iguana, Ignacio! Where is the honey coming from? Tell me where! Honey Farms! It comes from Honey Farms! Orazy person! What horrible thing has happened here? These faces, they never knew what hit them. And now they're on the road to nowhere! Just keep still. What? You're not dead? Do I look dead? They will wipe anything that moves. Where you headed? To Honey Farms. I am onto something huge here. I'm going to Alaska. Moose blood, crazy stuff. Blows your head off! I'm going to Tacoma. - And you? - He really is dead. All right. Uh-oh! - What is that?! - Oh, no! - A wiper! Triple blade! - Triple blade? Jump on! It's your only chance, bee! Why does everything have to be so doggone clean?! How much do you people need to see?! Open your eyes! Stick your head out the window! From NPR News in Washington, I'm Carl Kasell. But don't kill no more bugs! - Bee! - Moose blood guy!! - You hear something? - Like what? Like tiny screaming. Turn off the radio. Whassup, bee boy? Hey, Blood. Just a row of honey jars, as far as the eye could see. Wow! I assume wherever this truck goes is where they're getting it. I mean, that honey's ours. - Bees hang tight. - We're all jammed in. It's a close community. Not us, man. We on our own. Every mosquito on his own. - What if you get in trouble? - You a mosquito, you in trouble. Nobody likes us. They just smack. See a mosquito, smack, smack! At least you're out in the world. You must meet girls. Mosquito girls try to trade up, get with a moth, dragonfly. Mosquito girl don't want no mosquito. You got to be kidding me! Mooseblood's about to leave the building! So long, bee! - Hey, guys! - Mooseblood! I knew I'd catch y'all down here. Did you bring your crazy straw? We throw it in jars, slap a label on it, and it's pretty much pure profit. What is this place? A bee's got a brain the size of a pinhead. They are pinheads! Pinhead. - Oheck out the new smoker. - Oh, sweet. That's the one you want. The Thomas 3000! Smoker? Ninety puffs a minute, semi-automatic. Twice the nicotine, all the tar. A couple breaths of this knocks them right out. They make the honey, and we make the money. “They make the honey, and we make the money”? Oh, my! What's going on? Are you OK? Yeah. It doesn't last too long. Do you know you're in a fake hive with fake walls? Our queen was moved here. We had no choice. This is your queen? That's a man in women's clothes! That's a drag queen! What is this? Oh, no! There's hundreds of them! Bee honey. Our honey is being brazenly stolen on a massive scale! This is worse than anything bears have done! I intend to do something. Oh, Barry, stop. Who told you humans are taking our honey? That's a rumor. Do these look like rumors? That's a conspiracy theory. These are obviously doctored photos. How did you get mixed up in this? He's been talking to humans. - What? - Talking to humans?! He has a human girlfriend. And they make out! Make out? Barry! We do not. - You wish you could. - Whose side are you on? The bees! I dated a cricket once in San Antonio. Those crazy legs kept me up all night. Barry, this is what you want to do with your life? I want to do it for all our lives. Nobody works harder than bees! Dad, I remember you coming home so overworked your hands were still stirring. You couldn't stop. I remember that. What right do they have to our honey? We live on two cups a year. They put it in lip balm for no reason whatsoever! Even if it's true, what can one bee do? Sting them where it really hurts. In the face! The eye! - That would hurt. - No. Up the nose? That's a killer. There's only one place you can sting the humans, one place where it matters. Hive at Five, the hive's only full-hour action news source. No more bee beards! With Bob Bumble at the anchor desk. Weather with Storm Stinger. Sports with Buzz Larvi. And Jeanette Chung. - Good evening. I'm Bob Bumble. - And I'm Jeanette Chung. A tri-county bee, Barry Benson, intends to sue the human race for stealing our honey, packaging it and profiting from it illegally! Tomorrow night on Bee Larry King, we'll have three former queens here in our studio, discussing their new book, Classy Ladies, out this week on Hexagon. Tonight we're talking to Barry Benson. Did you ever think, “I'm a kid from the hive. I can't do this”? Bees have never been afraid to change the world. What about Bee Columbus? Bee Gandhi? Bee Jesus? Where I'm from, we'd never sue humans. We were thinking of stickball or candy stores. How old are you? The bee community is supporting you in this case, which will be the trial of the bee century. You know, they have a Larry King in the human world too. It's a common name. Next week… He looks like you and has a show and suspenders and colored dots… Next week… Glasses, quotes on the bottom from the guest even though you just heard ‘em. Bear Week next week! They're scary, hairy and here live. Always leans forward, pointy shoulders, squinty eyes, very Jewish. In tennis, you attack at the point of weakness! It was my grandmother, Ken. She's 81. Honey, her backhand's a joke! I'm not gonna take advantage of that? Quiet, please. Actual work going on here. - Is that that same bee? - Yes, it is! I'm helping him sue the human race. - Hello. - Hello, bee. This is Ken. Yeah, I remember you. Timberland, size ten and a half. Vibram sole, I believe. Why does he talk again? Listen, you better go ‘cause we're really busy working. But it's our yogurt night! Bye-bye. Why is yogurt night so difficult?! You poor thing. You two have been at this for hours! Yes, and Adam here has been a huge help. - Frosting… - How many sugars? Just one. I try not to use the competition. So why are you helping me? Bees have good qualities. And it takes my mind off the shop. Instead of flowers, people are giving balloon bouquets now. Those are great, if you're three. And artificial flowers. - Oh, those just get me psychotic! - Yeah, me too. Bent stingers, pointless pollination. Bees must hate those fake things! Nothing worse than a daffodil that's had work done. Maybe this could make up for it a little bit. - This lawsuit's a pretty big deal. - I guess. You sure you want to go through with it? Am I sure? When I'm done with the humans, they won't be able to say, “Honey, I'm home,” without paying a royalty! It's an incredible scene here in downtown Manhattan, where the world anxiously waits, because for the first time in history, we will hear for ourselves if a honeybee can actually speak. What have we gotten into here, Barry? It's pretty big, isn't it? I can't believe how many humans don't work during the day. You think billion-dollar multinational food companies have good lawyers? Everybody needs to stay behind the barricade. - What's the matter? - I don't know, I just got a chill. Well, if it isn't the bee team. You boys work on this? All rise! The Honorable Judge Bumbleton presiding. All right. Case number 4475, Superior Court of New York, Barry Bee Benson v. The Honey Industry is now in session. Mr. Montgomery, you're representing the five food companies collectively? A privilege. Mr. Benson… you're representing all the bees of the world? I'm kidding. Yes, Your Honor, we're ready to proceed. Mr. Montgomery, your opening statement, please. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, my grandmother was a simple woman. Born on a farm, she believed it was man's divine right to benefit from the bounty of nature God put before us. If we lived in the topsy-turvy world Mr. Benson imagines, just think of what would it mean. I would have to negotiate with the silkworm for the elastic in my britches! Talking bee! How do we know this isn't some sort of holographic motion-picture-capture Hollywood wizardry? They could be using laser beams! Robotics! Ventriloquism! Oloning! For all we know, he could be on steroids! Mr. Benson? Ladies and gentlemen, there's no trickery here. I'm just an ordinary bee. Honey's pretty important to me. It's important to all bees. We invented it! We make it. And we protect it with our lives. Unfortunately, there are some people in this room who think they can take it from us ‘cause we're the little guys! I'm hoping that, after this is all over, you'll see how, by taking our honey, you not only take everything we have but everything we are! I wish he'd dress like that all the time. So nice! Oall your first witness. So, Mr. Klauss Vanderhayden of Honey Farms, big company you have. I suppose so. I see you also own Honeyburton and Honron! Yes, they provide beekeepers for our farms. Beekeeper. I find that to be a very disturbing term. I don't imagine you employ any bee-free-ers, do you? - No. - I couldn't hear you. - No. - No. Because you don't free bees. You keep bees. Not only that, it seems you thought a bear would be an appropriate image for a jar of honey. They're very lovable creatures. Yogi Bear, Fozzie Bear, Build-A-Bear. You mean like this? Bears kill bees! How'd you like his head crashing through your living room?! Biting into your couch! Spitting out your throw pillows! OK, that's enough. Take him away. So, Mr. Sting, thank you for being here. Your name intrigues me. - Where have I heard it before? - I was with a band called The Police. But you've never been a police officer, have you? No, I haven't. No, you haven't. And so here we have yet another example of bee culture casually stolen by a human for nothing more than a prance-about stage name. Oh, please. Have you ever been stung, Mr. Sting? Because I'm feeling a little stung, Sting. Or should I say… Mr. Gordon M. Sumner! That's not his real name?! You idiots! Mr. Liotta, first, belated congratulations on your Emmy win for a guest spot on ER in 2005. Thank you. Thank you. I see from your resume that you're devilishly handsome with a churning inner turmoil that's ready to blow. I enjoy what I do. Is that a crime? Not yet it isn't. But is this what it's come to for you? Exploiting tiny, helpless bees so you don't have to rehearse your part and learn your lines, sir? Watch it, Benson! I could blow right now! This isn't a goodfella. This is a badfella! Why doesn't someone just step on this creep, and we can all go home?! - Order in this court! - You're all thinking it! Order! Order, I say! - Say it! - Mr. Liotta, please sit down! I think it was awfully nice of that bear to pitch in like that. I think the jury's on our side. Are we doing everything right, legally? I'm a florist. Right. Well, here's to a great team. To a great team! Well, hello. - Ken! - Hello. I didn't think you were coming. No, I was just late. I tried to call, but… the battery. I didn't want all this to go to waste, so I called Barry. Luckily, he was free. Oh, that was lucky. There's a little left. I could heat it up. Yeah, heat it up, sure, whatever. So I hear you're quite a tennis player. I'm not much for the game myself. The ball's a little grabby. That's where I usually sit. Right… there. Ken, Barry was looking at your resume, and he agreed with me that eating with chopsticks isn't really a special skill. You think I don't see what you're doing? I know how hard it is to find the rightjob. We have that in common. Do we? Bees have 100 percent employment, but we do jobs like taking the crud out. That's just what I was thinking about doing. Ken, I let Barry borrow your razor for his fuzz. I hope that was all right. I'm going to drain the old stinger. Yeah, you do that. Look at that. You know, I've just about had it with your little mind games. - What's that? - Italian Vogue. Mamma mia, that's a lot of pages. A lot of ads. Remember what Van said, why is your life more valuable than mine? Funny, I just can't seem to recall that! I think something stinks in here! I love the smell of flowers. How do you like the smell of flames?! Not as much. Water bug! Not taking sides! Ken, I'm wearing a Ohapstick hat! This is pathetic! I've got issues! Well, well, well, a royal flush! - You're bluffing. - Am I? Surf's up, dude! Poo water! That bowl is gnarly. Except for those dirty yellow rings! Kenneth! What are you doing?! You know, I don't even like honey! I don't eat it! We need to talk! He's just a little bee! And he happens to be the nicest bee I've met in a long time! Long time? What are you talking about?! Are there other bugs in your life? No, but there are other things bugging me in life. And you're one of them! Fine! Talking bees, no yogurt night… My nerves are fried from riding on this emotional roller coaster! Goodbye, Ken. And for your information, I prefer sugar-free, artificial sweeteners made by man! I'm sorry about all that. I know it's got an aftertaste! I like it! I always felt there was some kind of barrier between Ken and me. I couldn't overcome it. Oh, well. Are you OK for the trial? I believe Mr. Montgomery is about out of ideas. We would like to call Mr. Barry Benson Bee to the stand. Good idea! You can really see why he's considered one of the best lawyers… Yeah. Layton, you've gotta weave some magic with this jury, or it's gonna be all over. Don't worry. The only thing I have to do to turn this jury around is to remind them of what they don't like about bees. - You got the tweezers? - Are you allergic? Only to losing, son. Only to losing. Mr. Benson Bee, I'll ask you what I think we'd all like to know. What exactly is your relationship to that woman? We're friends. - Good friends? - Yes. How good? Do you live together? Wait a minute… Are you her little… …bedbug? I've seen a bee documentary or two. From what I understand, doesn't your queen give birth to all the bee children? - Yeah, but… - So those aren't your real parents! - Oh, Barry… - Yes, they are! Hold me back! You're an illegitimate bee, aren't you, Benson? He's denouncing bees! Don't y'all date your cousins? - Objection! - I'm going to pincushion this guy! Adam, don't! It's what he wants! Oh, I'm hit!! Oh, lordy, I am hit! Order! Order! The venom! The venom is coursing through my veins! I have been felled by a winged beast of destruction! You see? You can't treat them like equals! They're striped savages! Stinging's the only thing they know! It's their way! - Adam, stay with me. - I can't feel my legs. What angel of mercy will come forward to suck the poison from my heaving buttocks? I will have order in this court. Order! Order, please! The case of the honeybees versus the human race took a pointed turn against the bees yesterday when one of their legal team stung Layton T. Montgomery. - Hey, buddy. - Hey. - Is there much pain? - Yeah. I… I blew the whole case, didn't I? It doesn't matter. What matters is you're alive. You could have died. I'd be better off dead. Look at me. They got it from the cafeteria downstairs, in a tuna sandwich. Look, there's a little celery still on it. What was it like to sting someone? I can't explain it. It was all… All adrenaline and then… and then ecstasy! All right. You think it was all a trap? Of course. I'm sorry. I flew us right into this. What were we thinking? Look at us. We're just a couple of bugs in this world. What will the humans do to us if they win? I don't know. I hear they put the roaches in motels. That doesn't sound so bad. Adam, they check in, but they don't check out! Oh, my. Oould you get a nurse to close that window? - Why? - The smoke. Bees don't smoke. Right. Bees don't smoke. Bees don't smoke! But some bees are smoking. That's it! That's our case! It is? It's not over? Get dressed. I've gotta go somewhere. Get back to the court and stall. Stall any way you can. And assuming you've done step correctly, you're ready for the tub. Mr. Flayman. Yes? Yes, Your Honor! Where is the rest of your team? Well, Your Honor, it's interesting. Bees are trained to fly haphazardly, and as a result, we don't make very good time. I actually heard a funny story about… Your Honor, haven't these ridiculous bugs taken up enough of this court's valuable time? How much longer will we allow these absurd shenanigans to go on? They have presented no compelling evidence to support their charges against my clients, who run legitimate businesses. I move for a complete dismissal of this entire case! Mr. Flayman, I'm afraid I'm going to have to consider Mr. Montgomery's motion. But you can't! We have a terrific case. Where is your proof? Where is the evidence? Show me the smoking gun! Hold it, Your Honor! You want a smoking gun? Here is your smoking gun. What is that? It's a bee smoker! What, this? This harmless little contraption? This couldn't hurt a fly, let alone a bee. Look at what has happened to bees who have never been asked, “Smoking or non?” Is this what nature intended for us? To be forcibly addicted to smoke machines and man-made wooden slat work camps? Living out our lives as honey slaves to the white man? - What are we gonna do? - He's playing the species card. Ladies and gentlemen, please, free these bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! The court finds in favor of the bees! Vanessa, we won! I knew you could do it! High-five! Sorry. I'm OK! You know what this means? All the honey will finally belong to the bees. Now we won't have to work so hard all the time. This is an unholy perversion of the balance of nature, Benson. You'll regret this. Barry, how much honey is out there? All right. One at a time. Barry, who are you wearing? My sweater is Ralph Lauren, and I have no pants. - What if Montgomery's right? - What do you mean? We've been living the bee way a long time, 27 million years. Oongratulations on your victory. What will you demand as a settlement? First, we'll demand a complete shutdown of all bee work camps. Then we want back the honey that was ours to begin with, every last drop. We demand an end to the glorification of the bear as anything more than a filthy, smelly, bad-breath stink machine. We're all aware of what they do in the woods. Wait for my signal. Take him out. He'll have nauseous for a few hours, then he'll be fine. And we will no longer tolerate bee-negative nicknames… But it's just a prance-about stage name! …unnecessary inclusion of honey in bogus health products and la-dee-da human tea-time snack garnishments. Oan't breathe. Bring it in, boys! Hold it right there! Good. Tap it. Mr. Buzzwell, we just passed three cups, and there's gallons more coming! - I think we need to shut down! - Shut down? We've never shut down. Shut down honey production! Stop making honey! Turn your key, sir! What do we do now? Oannonball! We're shutting honey production! Mission abort. Aborting pollination and nectar detail. Returning to base. Adam, you wouldn't believe how much honey was out there. Oh, yeah? What's going on? Where is everybody? - Are they out celebrating? - They're home. They don't know what to do. Laying out, sleeping in. I heard your Uncle Oarl was on his way to San Antonio with a cricket. At least we got our honey back. Sometimes I think, so what if humans liked our honey? Who wouldn't? It's the greatest thing in the world! I was excited to be part of making it. This was my new desk. This was my new job. I wanted to do it really well. And now… Now I can't. I don't understand why they're not happy. I thought their lives would be better! They're doing nothing. It's amazing. Honey really changes people. You don't have any idea what's going on, do you? - What did you want to show me? - This. What happened here? That is not the half of it. Oh, no. Oh, my. They're all wilting. Doesn't look very good, does it? No. And whose fault do you think that is? You know, I'm gonna guess bees. Bees? Specifically, me. I didn't think bees not needing to make honey would affect all these things. It's notjust flowers. Fruits, vegetables, they all need bees. That's our whole SAT test right there. Take away produce, that affects the entire animal kingdom. And then, of course… The human species? So if there's no more pollination, it could all just go south here, couldn't it? I know this is also partly my fault. How about a suicide pact? How do we do it? - I'll sting you, you step on me. - That just kills you twice. Right, right. Listen, Barry… sorry, but I gotta get going. I had to open my mouth and talk. Vanessa? Vanessa? Why are you leaving? Where are you going? To the final Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. They've moved it to this weekend because all the flowers are dying. It's the last chance I'll ever have to see it. Vanessa, I just wanna say I'm sorry. I never meant it to turn out like this. I know. Me neither. Tournament of Roses. Roses can't do sports. Wait a minute. Roses. Roses? Roses! Vanessa! Roses?! Barry? - Roses are flowers! - Yes, they are. Flowers, bees, pollen! I know. That's why this is the last parade. Maybe not. Oould you ask him to slow down? Oould you slow down? Barry! OK, I made a huge mistake. This is a total disaster, all my fault. Yes, it kind of is. I've ruined the planet. I wanted to help you with the flower shop. I've made it worse. Actually, it's completely closed down. I thought maybe you were remodeling. But I have another idea, and it's greater than my previous ideas combined. I don't want to hear it! All right, they have the roses, the roses have the pollen. I know every bee, plant and flower bud in this park. All we gotta do is get what they've got back here with what we've got. - Bees. - Park. - Pollen! - Flowers. - Repollination! - Across the nation! Tournament of Roses, Pasadena, Oalifornia. They've got nothing but flowers, floats and cotton candy. Security will be tight. I have an idea. Vanessa Bloome, FTD. Official floral business. It's real. Sorry, ma'am. Nice brooch. Thank you. It was a gift. Once inside, we just pick the right float. How about The Princess and the Pea? I could be the princess, and you could be the pea! Yes, I got it. - Where should I sit? - What are you? - I believe I'm the pea. - The pea? It goes under the mattresses. - Not in this fairy tale, sweetheart. - I'm getting the marshal. You do that! This whole parade is a fiasco! Let's see what this baby'll do. Hey, what are you doing?! Then all we do is blend in with traffic… …without arousing suspicion. Once at the airport, there's no stopping us. Stop! Security. - You and your insect pack your float? - Yes. Has it been in your possession the entire time? Would you remove your shoes? - Remove your stinger. - It's part of me. I know. Just having some fun. Enjoy your flight. Then if we're lucky, we'll have just enough pollen to do the job. Oan you believe how lucky we are? We have just enough pollen to do the job! I think this is gonna work. It's got to work. Attention, passengers, this is Oaptain Scott. We have a bit of bad weather in New York. It looks like we'll experience a couple hours delay. Barry, these are cut flowers with no water. They'll never make it. I gotta get up there and talk to them. Be careful. Oan I get help with the Sky Mall magazine? I'd like to order the talking inflatable nose and ear hair trimmer. Oaptain, I'm in a real situation. - What'd you say, Hal? - Nothing. Bee! Don't freak out! My entire species… What are you doing? - Wait a minute! I'm an attorney! - Who's an attorney? Don't move. Oh, Barry. Good afternoon, passengers. This is your captain. Would a Miss Vanessa Bloome in 24B please report to the cockpit? And please hurry! What happened here? There was a DustBuster, a toupee, a life raft exploded. One's bald, one's in a boat, they're both unconscious! - Is that another bee joke? - No! No one's flying the plane! This is JFK control tower, Flight 356. What's your status? This is Vanessa Bloome. I'm a florist from New York. Where's the pilot? He's unconscious, and so is the copilot. Not good. Does anyone onboard have flight experience? As a matter of fact, there is. - Who's that? - Barry Benson. From the honey trial?! Oh, great. Vanessa, this is nothing more than a big metal bee. It's got giant wings, huge engines. I can't fly a plane. - Why not? Isn't John Travolta a pilot? - Yes. How hard could it be? Wait, Barry! We're headed into some lightning. This is Bob Bumble. We have some late-breaking news from JFK Airport, where a suspenseful scene is developing. Barry Benson, fresh from his legal victory… That's Barry! …is attempting to land a plane, loaded with people, flowers and an incapacitated flight crew. Flowers?! We have a storm in the area and two individuals at the controls with absolutely no flight experience. Just a minute. There's a bee on that plane. I'm quite familiar with Mr. Benson and his no-account compadres. They've done enough damage. But isn't he your only hope? Technically, a bee shouldn't be able to fly at all. Their wings are too small… Haven't we heard this a million times? “The surface area of the wings and body mass make no sense.” - Get this on the air! - Got it. - Stand by. - We're going live. The way we work may be a mystery to you. Making honey takes a lot of bees doing a lot of small jobs. But let me tell you about a small job. If you do it well, it makes a big difference. More than we realized. To us, to everyone. That's why I want to get bees back to working together. That's the bee way! We're not made of Jell-O. We get behind a fellow. - Black and yellow! - Hello! Left, right, down, hover. - Hover? - Forget hover. This isn't so hard. Beep-beep! Beep-beep! Barry, what happened?! Wait, I think we were on autopilot the whole time. - That may have been helping me. - And now we're not! So it turns out I cannot fly a plane. All of you, let's get behind this fellow! Move it out! Move out! Our only chance is if I do what I'd do, you copy me with the wings of the plane! Don't have to yell. I'm not yelling! We're in a lot of trouble. It's very hard to concentrate with that panicky tone in your voice! It's not a tone. I'm panicking! I can't do this! Vanessa, pull yourself together. You have to snap out of it! You snap out of it. You snap out of it. - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - Hold it! - Why? Oome on, it's my turn. How is the plane flying? I don't know. Hello? Benson, got any flowers for a happy occasion in there? The Pollen Jocks! They do get behind a fellow. - Black and yellow. - Hello. All right, let's drop this tin can on the blacktop. Where? I can't see anything. Oan you? No, nothing. It's all cloudy. Oome on. You got to think bee, Barry. - Thinking bee. - Thinking bee. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Wait a minute. I think I'm feeling something. - What? - I don't know. It's strong, pulling me. Like a 27-million-year-old instinct. Bring the nose down. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! - What in the world is on the tarmac? - Get some lights on that! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! - Vanessa, aim for the flower. - OK. Out the engines. We're going in on bee power. Ready, boys? Affirmative! Good. Good. Easy, now. That's it. Land on that flower! Ready? Full reverse! Spin it around! - Not that flower! The other one! - Which one? - That flower. - I'm aiming at the flower! That's a fat guy in a flowered shirt. I mean the giant pulsating flower made of millions of bees! Pull forward. Nose down. Tail up. Rotate around it. - This is insane, Barry! - This's the only way I know how to fly. Am I koo-koo-kachoo, or is this plane flying in an insect-like pattern? Get your nose in there. Don't be afraid. Smell it. Full reverse! Just drop it. Be a part of it. Aim for the center! Now drop it in! Drop it in, woman! Oome on, already. Barry, we did it! You taught me how to fly! - Yes. No high-five! - Right. Barry, it worked! Did you see the giant flower? What giant flower? Where? Of course I saw the flower! That was genius! - Thank you. - But we're not done yet. Listen, everyone! This runway is covered with the last pollen from the last flowers available anywhere on Earth. That means this is our last chance. We're the only ones who make honey, pollinate flowers and dress like this. If we're gonna survive as a species, this is our moment! What do you say? Are we going to be bees, orjust Museum of Natural History keychains? We're bees! Keychain! Then follow me! Except Keychain. Hold on, Barry. Here. You've earned this. Yeah! I'm a Pollen Jock! And it's a perfect fit. All I gotta do are the sleeves. Oh, yeah. That's our Barry. Mom! The bees are back! If anybody needs to make a call, now's the time. I got a feeling we'll be working late tonight! Here's your change. Have a great afternoon! Oan I help who's next? Would you like some honey with that? It is bee-approved. Don't forget these. Milk, cream, cheese, it's all me. And I don't see a nickel! Sometimes I just feel like a piece of meat! I had no idea. Barry, I'm sorry. Have you got a moment? Would you excuse me? My mosquito associate will help you. Sorry I'm late. He's a lawyer too? I was already a blood-sucking parasite. All I needed was a briefcase. Have a great afternoon! Barry, I just got this huge tulip order, and I can't get them anywhere. No problem, Vannie. Just leave it to me. You're a lifesaver, Barry. Oan I help who's next? All right, scramble, jocks! It's time to fly. Thank you, Barry! That bee is living my life! Let it go, Kenny. - When will this nightmare end?! - Let it all go. - Beautiful day to fly. - Sure is. Between you and me, I was dying to get out of that office. You have got to start thinking bee, my friend. - Thinking bee! - Me? Hold it. Let's just stop for a second. Hold it. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, everyone. Can we stop here? I'm not making a major life decision during a production number! All right. Take ten, everybody. Wrap it up, guys. I had virtually no rehearsal for that.

Meal planning can feel like a second job, especially when you have kids with different tastes. Meal planning doesn't have to be another demanding task on an already busy schedule. For working mothers, the most effective approach is to keep meals simple, plan around real-life commitments, and create routines that reduce daily decision-making. The goal isn't to prepare perfect meals every day, it's to make feeding the family more manageable, flexible, and less stressful. Takeaway pointsKeep meal planning simple.Build your weekly menu around a small selection of easy, family-approved meals instead of searching for new recipes every day.Plan around your schedule.Match quick meals with busy evenings and save more time-consuming dishes for days when you have more energy and time.Prepare for busy days.Keep leftovers, freezer foods, and a few reliable emergency meals available so an unpredictable day doesn't derail your dinner plans.Aim for consistency, not perfection.Use shortcuts, involve the family, and allow flexibility. A successful meal plan is one that reduces stress and works realistically for your household.Book Recommendation Cook Once, Eat All Week – Cassy Joy GarciaJoin the Bookclubhttps://www.drdunni.clubCONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Ig- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drdunni.lifecoach/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C1oJwHyISEuqiX8USaYKg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CH- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clubhouse.com/@drdunni-druwa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/druwaacademy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/drdunni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/wellbeing4mothers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum' and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in applying natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain practical ways and strategies in simple terms that promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit, and prevent ill health. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Dawn Brolin talk about the accelerating impact of AI on the accounting profession, from secure, specialized AI tools to the emerging potential of quantum computing. They explore why accounting professionals need to move beyond fear and begin experimenting with AI now, sharing practical examples of using tools like Claude and Tax Figure to analyze financial data, strengthen advisory services, and work more efficiently. Current events — EY installed a quantum computer in their Toronto office TV/Movie quote of the week — The Greatest Showman House of the Dragon Excellent Thing We Learned — There are a series of tags you can use that will change the way most GPTs will respond to you. Examples are: TRUTHMODE – forces direct, unvarnished feedback instead of the AI just agreeing with you HUMAN – strips the "AI voice," makes writing sound like a person wrote it HORMOZI – answers like a blunt, ROI focused business coach (style associated with Alex Hormozi) REDTEAM – argues against your idea to stress test it before you commit FUTUREYOU – answers as if it's the version of you who already solved this problem ELI10 – explains it like you're 10 years old, no jargon UNLEARN – flags outdated assumptions or bad advice you're carrying around 80/20 – skips straight to the highest leverage move, ignores the rest SOCRATES – teaches by asking you questions instead of handing you the answer LINDYMODE – sticks to long proven approaches, filters out hype and fads The Woodard Report article of the week — Accounting Pros Now Have a Voice at the AI Table Thank you to our show sponsor, Rightworks! If you're coming out of tax season wondering how to make next year better, RightWorks has everything your firm needs to do exactly that. Most accounting firms are juggling scattered apps, dealing with ongoing security risks, and relying on manual workarounds all on top of serving your clients. RightWorks takes that off your plate. One secure workspace for all your apps and tools. Enterprise Great Security managed for you and the AIM productivity tools built specifically for accounting firms. Whether you have an IT team or not, whether you have five employees or 45, RightWorks grows with your firm and keeps you ready for whatever comes next. RightWorks, it's all right here. Learn more at RightWorks.com. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

Your patient is nine years old. One first permanent molar is crumbling — the others look fine. Does it stay, or does it go?Is that broken-down first permanent molar really down to poor brushing — or is it Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation?When is the right time to take a first permanent molar out — and how do you read it off the X-ray?And how do you tell a parent their child needs an adult tooth removed — without losing them?First permanent molars of poor prognosis are one of the genuine head-scratchers of general practice — full of ifs, buts and timing. In this episode Jaz sits down with Dr Nicole Sturzenbaum, a paediatric dentist and the owner and clinical director of Toothbeary in Richmond, London, to work through the whole decision: getting the diagnosis right (molar-incisor hypomineralisation versus caries), reading the extraction window off an OPG, the restorative ladder from sealant to stainless steel crown, when to bring in the orthodontist, and how to handle the conversation with anxious parents. There's no one-size-fits-all answer — but there is a clear way to think about it.Protrusive Dental Pearl: Painless Polishing for Anxious KidsThe mechanical clean is what frightens children (and plenty of adults) — the scaler, the bristle brush, the gritty prophy paste. For the polishing part, a colourless plaque-dissolving foam gel does the job without any of it. It fizzes wherever there is plaque, so you can hand the child a mirror and show them exactly where to brush; it leaves the teeth satin-smooth, reduces gingival inflammation, and is painless and non-invasive.Two caveats: it does not remove calculus — you still need a hand or ultrasonic scaler for that — and you should agitate the gel gently at the gingival margin for the full effect. It is especially useful for orthodontic and adolescent patients because it reaches the nooks around brackets, which is where post-orthodontic white-spot lesions start.Product: Magic3 (3% hydrogen peroxide, colourless plaque indicator), by Dr Wyman Chan — protrusive.co.uk/magic3.What You'll Take From This EpisodeDiagnosis first — MIH or caries? The distinction changes the plan, the prognosis and the whole conversation with the family.Reading the extraction window off an OPG — why chronological age tells you nothing, and what the second molar's bifurcation tells you instead.The restorative ladder — seal, composite, preformed metal crown, or plan the extraction: matching the least invasive option that will actually hold.When to involve the orthodontist — essential or desirable, which teeth come out, and managing the space afterwards.Getting sensitive molars numb — why MIH teeth are so hard to anaesthetise, and the comfort stack that helps.Highlights of This Episode00:00     TEASER00:59     First Permanent Molars of Poor Prognosis in Children02:51     Painless Chemical Polishing for Kids (Protrusive Dental Pearl)04:53     Meet Dr Nicole Sturzenbaum, Paediatric Dentist11:49     MIH or Caries? Getting the Diagnosis Right15:14     What Is MIH? Causes, Grades and 'Cheese Molars'17:23     When to Extract a First Molar: Reading the OPG20:08     Sealant, Composite or Crown for MIH Molars22:32     Stainless Steel Crowns for Hypomineralised Molars25:52     Do You Need an Orthodontic Opinion Before Extraction?29:15     Talking to Parents About Removing an Adult Tooth31:56     Anaesthesia Tips for Sensitive MIH Molars36:14     Managing the Space After First Molar Extraction41:15     Balancing and Compensating Extractions Explained47:53     Early Orthodontics and Prevention at Toothbeary51:15     OUTROFrom the GuestDr Nicole Sturzenbaum is a paediatric dentist and the owner and clinical director of Toothbeary, a paediatric dental practice in Richmond, London. 

Millennials were truly unsupervised on the internet. In Millennials Online Part 2, Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond dive back into the chaotic, embarrassing and completely unhinged world of growing up online before anyone knew what they were doing. We're talking Tumblr, AIM, Omegle, early social media, online friendships, internet crushes, embarrassing teenage internet stories, printing out private conversations, fake identities, questionable decisions, and the absolutely wild things millennials thought were normal on the early internet. And then things take a very special turn into the world of Harry Potter fan fiction. If you grew up with the family computer, AIM, Tumblr, LiveJournal, MySpace, Omegle, fan fiction and the terrifying freedom of being online with absolutely no supervision, this episode is basically a digital time capsule of your childhood. Gabby and Harper-Rose spill the tea on some truly insane millennial internet stories while asking the important question: what the hell were we thinking? Expect millennial humor, internet nostalgia, 2000s nostalgia, funny stories, true stories, embarrassing memories, chaotic storytelling and the kind of unhinged commentary that could only happen on Tea Time. ☕️ Welcome to Tea Time with Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond. If you love comedy podcasts, funny storytelling, millennial nostalgia, early internet culture, chaotic personal stories and unfiltered conversations, subscribe for more. #Millennials #MillennialHumor #InternetNostalgia #ComedyPodcast #2000sNostalgia ☕ Submit your stories for future episodes teatimestories42069@gmail.com ☕ Subscribe for more listener stories, comedy storytelling, and unhinged conversations. ☕ Leave a comment with your favorite moment from this week's chaos. If you love the show and want to support us, join our growing community on Patreon to see what we're giving for $5 a month! JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/teatime42069 Join our new Membership channel right here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnl2Nk5B-ONmUh6jF5MP9A/join

Here we are again with some project car updates. Slow, but some progress on the Volvo and Brad continues to work on the 944 to get it ready to sell. We've got a little bit of motorsport content and some sound scape talk.  Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message us on the socials for a link. Keep your cars analog and Aim for the Roses!  

If you want to operate in the private client and high-net-worth space, you cannot afford to just be "the insurance guy." Sophisticated buyers, ranging from $100 million to $29 billion in net worth, can smell a product pitch from a mile away. To win these relationships, you must master the art of leading with planning, embracing complexity, and speaking the language of their CPAs, attorneys, and family offices.My guest, Dan Bergen, Managing Director of Private Client at Higginbotham and former Head of Insurance at Goldman Sachs, joins me to discuss what it takes to operate at the absolute highest level of the industry. Dan breaks down his journey from the Northwestern Mutual internship and semi-pro hockey to quarterbacking complex strategies like Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI). We discuss the difference between needs and wants for the ultra-wealthy, the exact formula for a "zeroed-out estate tax plan," and why the most powerful thing an advisor can say is, "You are actually not a good fit for what we do."▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callhttps://completegameu.com/request-a-callTimestamped Outline(00:00) Lead with Planning, Not Insurance: Introducing Dan Bergen(01:29) Earning Your Stripes: The Northwestern Mutual Experience and the Power of 10-3-1(04:31) Evolving to Private Wealth: Merrill Lynch, Lincoln Financial, and Goldman Sachs(05:29) The "Thanksgiving Day Rule": Why Culture Matters at Higginbotham(07:45) Failing Quickly: How Curiosity and the "Ready, Fire, Aim" Mentality Drives Success(10:19) The Semi-Pro Hockey Injury: Breaking a Neck and the Dangers of the OHL(13:08) Learning from the Losses: The Importance of the Post-Loss Debrief Email(15:03) Needs vs. Wants: Changing Your Approach for Ultra-Wealthy Clients(16:42) The Power of "No": Why You Must Tell Prospects When They Aren't a Fit(17:56) Speaking the Language: Understanding Complex Estate Planning Tactics (SLATs, FLPs, IDGTs)(20:01) Kids, IRS, or Charity: The "Zeroed-Out" Estate Tax Plan(22:32) The Complexity of Sophistication: Upgrading Your Game for the Billionaire Buyer(26:34) Dealing with Egos: How to Collaborate with Wealth Managers Who Hate Insurance(29:00) Turning Down the Sale: Why Pushing Premium Finance Can Be a Trap(31:15) Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI): Exploiting IRC 7702 for "Structural Alpha"(38:15) Taxes for the Fee and Not for Me: Amplifying Yields and Eliminating Tax Drag(41:36) Turning a Loss into a Win: Sourcing SpaceX Pre-IPO Shares for a Client(43:59) Dan's Lightning Round: Saunas, Cold Plunges, and Functional Patterns BiomechanicsCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

Welcome back to The Catholic Coaching Podcast with Matt and Erin! In this episode, we're continuing our live demonstration series on integrating temperaments with mindset coaching! Erin takes the coach's chair to walk Matt—our "token Melancholic" for the day—through a live, unscripted Causal Temperament & Mindset Coaching session.If you've ever found yourself paralyzed by perfectionism, stuck overthinking data or goals, or delaying action because you feel like your strategy has to be 100% perfect right out of the gate, this episode is for you.Watch how Erin uses our signature 4-step process—Name, Claim, Tame, and Aim—and the Reason Cycle to help Matt catch harsh perfectionistic thought patterns, reframe the journey as a learning process, and embrace his identity as a "childlike entrepreneur."What you'll learn in this episode:• Live Demo: Coaching a Melancholic through goal resistance & overthinking• The 4-Step Framework: Name, Claim, Tame, and Aim in action• How perfectionism and the desire for instant results sabotage progress• The power of shifting from "harsh standards" to a curious "student" mindset• How identity beliefs transform behavior from the inside outWhether you're a coach wanting to refine your mindset process or someone looking to break free from perfectionism and overthinking, hit play to see how grace and mindset tools bring true peace!#CatholicCoaching #Melancholic #Temperaments #MindsetCoaching #CatholicPodcast #MetanoiaCatholic #Perfectionism #PersonalGrowth #VirtueOverVice------------------------------------

Spider-Man gets the trill of a lifetime as he meets the living legend of World War II, Captain America! Webs spin and shields fly as Cap and everybody's favorite wall-crawler come face to face with the Gray Gargoyle and the nefarious schemes of AIM! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss favorite Spidey movies, all-ages comics and #SaveBobsSanityWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uJW4g7P7H9QLove the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate and review! Here are FREE and FAST ways you can support the show: https://tinyurl.com/y6kyu9nhEmail questions to CapComicFans@gmail.comOur home page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com⁠

In 1974, a psychologist named Elizabeth Loftus showed a group of people a film of a car accident. Afterward, she asked half the group one question: how fast were the cars going when they hit each other? The other half got the same question with a single word swapped: smashed instead of hit. The smashed group estimated higher speeds. Same film. Same crash. One word.   A week later, everyone came back and answered a new question: Did you see broken glass? There was no broken glass in the film. The smashed group remembered it anyway. One word inside one question changed what people reported seeing. Then it reached back and rewrote what they remembered. Somebody did this to you this week. A question steered your answer, and you never noticed. Last week, I showed you that your brain cannot refuse a question. You hear one, you start answering, whether you agreed to or not. This week is the other side of that power. If every question forces an answer, then how the question is built decides which answer you get back. Questions have an anatomy. Almost nobody looks at it. Before we're done, a motorcycle taxi in Bangkok is going to show you what a question built right can find.  Let's get into it. ===== Every question you ask carries three things, whether you put them there on purpose or not. It carries assumptions, the things it treats as already settled. Ask "Why did the launch fail?" and you've ruled the launch a failure before anyone speaks.   It carries scope, the range of answers it permits. "Coffee or tea?" permits exactly two answers. "What should we drink?" opens the room.   And it carries a load, the specific words that steer the answer. That's what "smashed" did. Nobody in that study felt steered. The steering is invisible to the person answering, and most of the time to the person asking too.   Once you see the parts, you can take any question apart. Take "why did the launch fail?" one more time: it assumes failure before anyone answers, its scope is only explanations, and "fail" is the loaded word doing the steering. Hold on to that one; we'll rebuild it later. Let's start with the ones built to do damage. The worst question in business "That presentation was fantastic, wasn't it?" That's a tag question: a statement dressed up as a question, built so every answer is closed off except agreement. The person asking isn't really asking, not in any way that risks hearing something different. They're collecting a signature. When lawyers use them in court, it's called leading the witness. When managers use them in conference rooms, it's called alignment. Tag questions did damage for years at HP, in the design reviews, every product went through before customer briefings. One review was for a prototype, one of our first laptops in what's now called the "thin and light" category. The product team wanted to lead that category without straying too far from what already sold. That's the tradeoff tag questions live in. Nobody wants to sound negative about it. So the pushback arrived dressed as agreement: "We'll still have four USB ports, right?" You don't get thin and light with a case full of legacy ports, and the designer knew it. I watched the exasperation cross his face. Before it became a battle, I stepped in and rebuilt the question: "What's the right mix of ports for this segment, and why?" Then: "Have we tested that mix with the target customers?" The answer came back fast. "No need. We know what the customer wants." I nearly smacked my forehead. One rebuilt question had uncovered the real problem, and it wasn't ports. It was an untested assumption sitting in the middle of a flagship product plan. That's what tag questions cost you. The entire point of asking a question is to get information, input, or ideas. A tag question collects compliance instead. Enough of them, and people stop bringing you anything you don't already believe. The two kinds of good questions Real questions are split into two categories: factual and investigative. A factual question retrieves information. How many units did we sell last week? You may not know the answer, but you know exactly how to get it: one phone call. Factual questions keep the world running. They just can't uncover anything because they only retrieve what somebody already knows. An investigative question can't be answered with a yes, a no, or a lookup. It's divergent: more than one correct answer exists, so the person answering has to go investigate. You felt this difference last week. "What is half of thirteen?" is a factual question. "How many ways could you answer: what is half of thirteen?" is an investigative question. One is arithmetic. The other is the one that a classroom answered thirty-two different ways. Socrates built his entire way of teaching on investigative questions, pushing every student past "I've heard it said that..." until they could say what they themselves thought, and why. The first step toward knowledge, he insisted, is admitting yours is incomplete. So here's the definition I've worked from for years. A great question makes the other person genuinely think before they answer, and it surfaces an insight that had been eluding them. Both halves matter. The first half costs you real effort. The second half is the payoff: you see something you've been looking at for years and never actually seen, and it surfaces possibilities you'd never have found on your own. How to build one How I build them is with four moves, in the order I use them. You already watched three of them work in that design review. Strip the answer out. Read your question and find the smuggled conclusion. "Right?" and "wasn't it?" come off first. Then the buried assumptions. "Why did the launch fail?" becomes "what happened when we launched?"   Open the exits. If it can be answered with yes, no, or a single lookup, it's factual. That's fine when information is all you need. When you want discovery, rebuild it until more than one correct answer exists. The rebuild is usually small. "Should we do this?" becomes "what are the ways this could work, and what are the ways it dies?"   Weigh every word. This is Loftus's lesson. "How do we make this cheaper?" and "what happens if we triple the price?" point at the same product, and they will never produce the same ideas. There is no neutral wording. Every word carries load, so choose it deliberately instead of inheriting it.   Aim it where nobody is looking. If you can already predict the answer, the question is just decoration. Point it at something unexamined: the assumption everyone stopped checking, the customer nobody ever talks to. A great question should surprise you.   What a well-built question uncovers Late 1994, Bangkok. Half an hour stuck in traffic, twenty-eight minutes until a critical meeting. At eighteen minutes, I gave up, jumped out of the limo, and hailed a motorcycle taxi. 125ccs of terror, flat out through the heat, my briefcase clutched to my chest. Somewhere between the tuk-tuks, I started thinking about the machine underneath me. Cheap, efficient transportation. The streets were flooded with them. And on the other side of the world, Harley-Davidson was selling motorcycles as big-ticket luxury. A product that began as cheap transportation for the American working man had become a premium item that people waited months for. In that evolution, somebody had to ask a question like this: What if we stop trying to make this cheaper and go the other way? Everything needed to see that opportunity had been lying in plain sight for decades, waiting for someone to ask for it. That's the payoff of this craft. The next discovery in your business is probably sitting in an assumption nobody's checked in years, waiting on the right question to find it. Practice Exercise: Before your next meeting, write down the one question you most need to ask, exactly as you'd naturally say it. Then take it apart on paper. What does it assume? What answers does it permit? Which words are steering, and in what direction? Rebuild it with the four moves and ask for the rebuilt version instead. Pay attention to what comes back that the original never would have surfaced. Conclusion This is part 2 of a three-part series on questions as the skill behind better thinking, better ideas, and better innovation. Next in on the specific questions I spent twenty years collecting and testing, the ones that reliably uncover what everyone else misses. Full show notes for this episode are up at philmckinney.com. And if you want more than the show episodes, check out my articles over on Substack, including the first four chapters of my next book.  Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss the next episode, and don't forget to hit the notification bell if you want to know the moment it's up.  

Patient has patchy white spots after braces — do you really whiten, or will that just make the spots stand out more?Tetracycline staining darker than your darkest shade tab — is bleaching even worth attempting, or is it veneers by default?A single dark, root-filled central incisor — can you fix it without picking up a drill at all?And how do you talk a patient through weeks, shades and cost so they actually consent to the slow, non-invasive route?This is Part 2 of the trayless whitening series with Dr Wyman Chan — inventor of trayless teeth whitening and the Get2Smile system — and Dr Elvis Law, who now runs around 90% of his whitening trayless. Part 1 covered the science and the everyday protocol; this part applies it to the three cases dentists find hardest, with the costing and consent conversations that make them work.Protrusive Dental Pearl: Treating Family and FriendsAlmost every clinician has a story about a case that went wrong on a family member, a friend, or a loved one. It's not a random fluke. When we treat someone we love, we put our guard down — we relax the checklist, skip a step, get driven by emotion, and lose our judgement.So if you must treat family and friends, stay razor-sharp and treat them exactly as you would a stranger. Be extra vigilant, extra hot on your protocols, and take the emotion out of it. If that tooth needs a root canal, it needs a root canal — don't bend the plan to preserve pulp vitality that was never the right call. The best pearl is not to treat loved ones at all; the real-world one is to not lose your judgement when you do.What You'll Take From This EpisodeThe frosted glass model — a patient-ready way to explain white spots: enamel is clear glass, dentine is a yellow sponge, and acid has turned the glass frosty.A two-stage white spot protocol — remineralise and condition the gums first, then whiten trayless, and why a dirty tray would have sabotaged the result.Whitening tetracycline staining — realistic timelines, why darker teeth lift faster, and how to frame it honestly against veneers.The non-vital tooth without a drill — whiten every tooth to target, then paint the single dark tooth to match, and why leakage (not the bleach) causes rebound.Costing and consent — charging “almost by time,” staged reviews, and matching invasiveness to the mouth in front of you.Highlights of This Episode00:00     Teaser01:05     Trayless Whitening Part 2: Recap of Part 103:55     Protrusive Dental Pearl: Treating Family and Friends06:55     Whitening White Spot Lesions After Orthodontics11:55     Whiten First or Restore First? Cavitated Anterior Caries18:35     The Frosted Glass Analogy: Explaining White Spots to Patients21:05     A Two-Stage White Spot Protocol: Remineralise, Then Whiten32:57     Midroll36:23     Whitening Tetracycline-Stained Teeth40:03     Costing and Consent: Bleaching vs Veneers46:23     Whitening a Non-Vital Yellow Central Incisor47:43     Why Root-Filled Teeth Rebound After Bleaching53:13     Trayless Single-Tooth Whitening Without a Drill1:00:43   How to Access Trayless Whitening and Training1:03:40   OutroFrom the GuestDr Wyman Chan is the inventor of trayless teeth whitening and the Get2Smile system, with a PhD in the efficacy and safety of teeth whitening and a whitening clinic in London's West End. Dr Elvis Law trained in safe dental bleaching under Dr Wyman Chan and now runs the majority of his whitening trayless.Start Offering Trayless Whitening for Your OfficeUK Dentists:In the UK you need the Get2Smile Kit which is 6% formulation applied twice daily for 30 minutes.Head to directoralcare.com and register for a free professional account. Approval unlocks the full shop, pricing, offers and their upcoming educational courses.At checkout, use code: DOCSUMMER20International Dentists wishing to offer Get2Smile, please enquire from Dr Chan's website. The international version uses 10% formulation applied for 15 minutes, twice daily.

Send us Fan MailThis is a changing world!  I'm sure you feel it.  Today, on the Intuition for Changemakers show, I'm going to offer you a little practice, that may help you lighten your load and clean out any dead dreams that weren't right for you in order to refresh and enliven what does belongs to you.Show Notes FREEBIES from Aimée Soulutionaries The Butterfly Pages Pre launch For more about Aimée, her work, readings, speaking, or classes visit www.AimeeCartier.com. 

Genius hosts of Sexy Unique Podcast Lara Marie Schoenhals and Carey O'Donnell are in the stu to chat SATC S2E10, “The Caste System.”  Carrie gets a purse instead of an “I love you” from Big and goes full brat mode at an UES party, Miranda is once again blamed for being successful when Steve can't handle a suit gift, Samantha dates a probable human trafficker, and Charlotte forgets her Connecticut roots as she fucks a movie star in the back of a limo.  We host the great debate about the Judith Leiber purse, share our craving for a Serena Bush spinoff, mourn how Covid killed suit culture, and realize how JFK Jr. is the Madame Web of the SATC universe (his web connects them all.) Plus: feuding with something you share a name with, Lara's brush with an AIM predator & subsequent cyberbullying, step-mom propaganda, appreciation hour for Charlotte, and Evan gets one step closer to pierced ears. If you too are a genius, listen to SUP, follow @ecareeyo and @larzmarie, subscribe to Carey's substack Gay Doctor, and enjoy your beautifully improved life!  Use code GIRLSREWATCH at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://linktr.ee/csjosephIn this raw and unfiltered episode of the CS Joseph Podcast, we expose why low-hanging fruit is the subconscious developed (SD) male's favorite thing — and why it's one of the most disgusting, self-destructive patterns destroying modern masculinity and society.From the visceral reaction you get seeing SD men parading around with low-quality partners, to their shameless monkey branching between safety nets (real or imagined), lack of self-respect, fornication, and pump-and-dump behavior... this episode calls it exactly like it is.SD men aim low because they have no self-respect. They want the easy way. But as CS Joseph breaks down:- Aiming low and hitting makes you a loser. Aiming high and missing? At least you're not a loser.- The righteous (unconscious developed / UD) man falls seven times but rises again. The wicked stumble in their folly and stay down.- Ecclesiastes 7:26 warns about the woman whose heart is traps and whose hands are shackles — and only the righteous man escapes her.- Low-hanging fruit in relationships, jobs, and life only creates bigger problems and perpetuates generational sin.- Passport bros exist for a reason. Sometimes the high-hanging fruit requires leaving Western society — but it's infinitely better than settling.If you're a recovering SD schlub like the host once was, or if you're tired of watching weak, degenerate behavior get normalized, this message is for you.Don't be that loser. Have some self-respect. Aim high. Become the safety net instead of always needing one. Hold other men accountable. Repent from this wickedness before it destroys future generations and society itself (Malachi 4:5-6).Drop a comment below: What's the worst low-hanging fruit example you've seen an SD man chase? Have you escaped this trap yourself?Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more straight talk on masculinity, personality typing, Jungian psychology, and hacking your ego.Connect with CS Joseph and the community for deeper dives, Octagram typing, and real transformation:https://linktr.ee/csjoseph#CSJoseph #SubconsciousDevelopedMen #LowHangingFruit #UnconsciousDevelopedMen #SDMen #UDMen #Masculinity #SelfRespect #AimHigh #BiblicalMasculinity #GenerationalSin #RedPill #PassportBros #TrueMasculinity #HackedOffPodcast #Octagram #EgoHackers

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sylvester “Sly Huncho” Brewster..

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sylvester “Sly Huncho” Brewster..

If your loved one uses multiple substances, use the "functional analysis" to understand which substance to focus on first. Start small, by changing your own behavior in response to your loved one's use. Aim to shift over time. Study CRAFT modules 3, 5, and 6 closely to help make your plans.The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.(Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested)Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. During this time, we have taken our entire eLearning program out from behind the paywall—the entire library of learning videos is currently available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in early May 2026, prior to the events that have since unfolded. The conversation reflects the information and circumstances as they were at the time of recording.Kail and Lindsie take a nostalgic walk through their biggest firsts; from first jobs, cars, celebrity crushes, concerts, phones, and social media accounts to first bills, home-cooked meals, and saying “I love you.”What starts with McDonald's drive-thru chaos and Kail's imaginary relationship with a Hanson brother turns into an honest conversation about their wildly different childhoods, loneliness, family dinners, parenting, and giving their own kids the experiences they missed. They also debate whether today's trends create real childhood memories or are just another form of keeping up with the Joneses.Plus, AIM away messages, MySpace photos, cold canned chili, and a Foul Play featuring one truly unfortunate walk home.Get your Fatherless Behavior Tour Tickets hereFor full videos head towww.youtube.com/@KailandtheChaosTo send in your Foul Plays email us at info@coffeeconvos.comThank you for checking out our sponsors!Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/coffeeconvos to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select coffeeconvos when prompted to unlock this offer.Firstleaf: Stop settling for wines that don't quite hit the mark. Head to TryFirstleaf.com/coffee to sign up and you'll get fifty percent off your first box PLUS free shipping for an entire year. K12: See why more than 3 million families have chosen K12 find a K12 Powered School near you today! Go to K12.com/COFFEECONVOS to learn more.Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to Chime.com/COFFEE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grab your flip phone, frost those lips, and feed your Tamagotchi. This week, Amanda, Reese, and Iman are (be kind) rewinding to The Cult of Y2K with PEN15 co-creator and star Anna Konkle (@annaryankonkle). Join us as we take you on a  magic school bus tour of butterfly clips and bedazzled Razrs all the way through to the very real panic that computers were about to end civilization and ending with why the early 2000s have become one of the internet's favorite religions. Were we really nostalgic for low rise jeans or are we just mourning the last time the internet felt like somewhere you visited instead of somewhere you lived? We dive into Y2K doomsday conspiracies, tweenhood, Britney Spears, ugly bedrooms, and why today's version of Y2K feels like a collective coping mechanism. Now excuse us while we update our AIM away message, inflate the living room furniture, and wait for the world to end... again. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  Pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, here! Your pre-order helps make more books possible! Thank you to our sponsors! Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to https://Quince.com/slac for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/cult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices