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Calling all small business owners, healers, creatives, and educators! If you want to connect with an audience that truly understands and values your work, consider sponsoring an episode of Moonbeaming — we're a podcast with more than 2 million lifetime downloads and a deeply engaged, aligned community. For more information reach out to Hailey at moonbeamingpodcast@gmail.com  --- What happens when intuition leads you all the way to the edge of science? In this episode, Sarah closes out the Intuition Series with a powerful conversation that lives at the intersection of neuroscience and the unexplainable. She sits down with cognitive neuroscientist and author Mona Sobhani, PhD, to explore what unfolds when a traditionally trained skeptic begins to question the very foundations of a materialist worldview. After a series of personal experiences she couldn't easily dismiss — coffee ground readings that came true, psychic encounters, and precognitive dreams — Mona did what scientists are trained to do: she investigated. What began as curiosity turned into years of research into psychic phenomena, reincarnation studies, quantum physics, altered states of consciousness, and competing models of reality. Together, Sarah and Mona explore the possibility that science and spirituality were never meant to be separate — and that the “unexplainable” may simply be what we haven't yet learned how to measure. In this episode, you'll hear: Mona's journey from skeptical neuroscientist to open-minded investigator of spiritual phenomena The existential turning points that cracked open deeper questions about fate, free will, and meaning Scientific research on psychic phenomena Quantum physics, non-locality, and the observer effect How time, space, and determinism may not work the way we think Altered states, meditation, sound, light, and brainwave entrainment Precognitive dreams and intuitive information arising in non-ordinary states Competing models of reality: materialism, panpsychism, idealism, dualism The “trickster” element of consciousness and the limits of measurement What it would take for science and spirituality to truly collaborate Meet Mona Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist, author, and entrepreneur. A former research scientist at the University of Southern California, she holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She is the author of the Ommie 2022 Best Spiritual Book Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe (Park City Press). In the Cosmos, Coffee, & Science Substack, she writes about science & spirituality, the psychedelic renaissance, altered states of consciousness, and the transpersonal. She is co-founder of Exploring Consciousness, a community of curious scientists who are seeking to understand consciousness, spirituality, and the nature of our reality. She also served as a scholar for the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. You can learn more about Mona at https://www.monasobhaniphd.com/  You can purchase Mona's book Proof of Spiritual Phenomena at https://www.wildwisdomcollective.com/products/proof-of-spiritual-phenomena-by-mona-sobhani-paperback-256-pages-english ----  Join The Moonbeaming Community: Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudio Buy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeam Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletter Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/ --- When Science Meets The Supernatural What happens when your scientific training tells you the universe is random and meaningless — but your lived experience says otherwise? If you've ever felt torn between skepticism and spirituality, between logic and intuition, you're not alone. Many of us were taught that to be intelligent means to dismiss the mystical. So when something unexplainable happens, it can feel disorienting — even destabilizing. In this episode of Moon Beaming, I sit down with cognitive neuroscientist and author Mona Sobhani, PhD, to explore what unfolds when a rigorously trained skeptic begins questioning the very assumptions she was taught to defend. After personal experiences she couldn't ignore — psychic readings that proved accurate, existential crisis, and precognitive dreams — Mona followed her curiosity into research on consciousness, quantum physics, and spiritual phenomena. This conversation offers clarity not by choosing sides, but by widening the lens. If you're drawn to conversations at the edge of science and mysticism, make sure you're subscribed to the Moonbeaming newsletter for deeper reflections, tools, and upcoming events. In this episode, we explore: Mona's journey from skeptic to investigator of spiritual phenomena Scientific research on psychic experiences Quantum physics, non-locality, and the observer effect The brain as receiver vs. creator of consciousness Altered states and mystical experience Competing models of reality — materialism, panpsychism, and beyond Reality may be far stranger — and far more alive — than we've been taught to believe.  

Pastor Matt continues our "Altered" series with today's message, The Power of Quiet Contentment. We will learn how King David experienced contentment like a weaned baby, and how we can, too.  —ACC Website: http://www.arundelcc.org/Give Online: https://arundelcc.churchcenter.com/giving---CCLI License #1588415

Today Pastor John will deliver the next sermon in our Altered series -- 21 Days of Prayer.  —ACC Website: http://www.arundelcc.org/Give Online: https://arundelcc.churchcenter.com/giving---CCLI License #1588415

Book your reading now!  www.jilljardineastrology.com Order your book and Oracle cards for Sacred Sound Formulas to Awaken the Modern Mind by Parashakti Jill Jardine:  www.jilljardine.com Welcome to Eclipse Season, March 2026!  Here are the Key Dates:                                    Mercury Retrograde:  2/26-3/20, Lunar Eclipse Virgo Full Moon: 3/3;  Venus transits Aries: 3/6-3/30; Jupiter transits direct in Cancer: 3/10; Pisces New Moon:  3/18; Sun into Aries/ Vernal Equinox: 3/20, Mercury Direct: 3/20 March roars in like a lion on Qualudes with Mercury retrograde in Pisces through March 20 and a Blood Moon Lunar eclipse on 3/3. There will be disturbances in the force, and fear mongering out in the world, with an Eclipse and Mercury Retrograde in early March. Saturn surges through early Aries launching a long-term transit (2026-2028) amplifies themes of structure, discipline, accountability, and defining realistic action plans.  Mars pulses through Pisces until April 9 when he mobilizes in home court Aries. Mars in Pisces through March brings compassion-driven action, creative force, and sometimes diffuse energy — strong for intuitive or healing work. Last full month of Uranus in Taurus: Ongoing revolution of values, finance, and material security frameworks. Before Uranus transits into Gemini in April were feel like we are straddling dimensions, at a crossroads, and perhaps living in multiple dimensions simultaneously. Altered realities and time distortion pervades, and many are feeling the toll of these non-physical energies on their bodies. Timelines are ending and colliding at the same time! Early March feels tentative as if the other shoe is about to drop.  Something is coming and we can feel it, sense it, clarity obscured by the Lunar Eclipse and Mercury Retrograde in Pisces occludes with illusion & confusion .  All our release and shadow work comes in handy now, with Mercury retrograde in Pisces until 3/20.  With Mercury in Pisces you May Experience: Enhanced intuition, Vivid Dreams, Heightened Imagination, Blasts from the Past. Watch for: Blurred Boundaries, Confusing Communications, Active Addictions, Projections onto others. Remember your RE words as in: Resolve relationship issues, Release old narrative, Reassess Clarity vs. Illusions. Remember communications need more clarity - Revise projects from late January–February.. The proverbial sh++ hits the fan right at the get go of March with the Lunar Eclipse on 3/3 exasperated by Mercury Retro. Eclipse Season Continues  Late February into early March carries highly charged energy, with both a Solar Eclipse (Feb 17) and the Lunar Eclipse (Mar 3) activating deep transformation, especially around identity, relationships, emotional truth, endings, and beginnings.  Key Focus Areas Virgo–Pisces Axis (Eclipse Axis): Health routines, work systems, service Emotional discernment and soul integration -Recognition of where perfectionism or avoidance no longer serves  Re-calibration of boundaries between practical life and inner truth Initiation Energies Toward Mid-Month: With the New Moon in Pisces (Mar 18) and the Sun entering Aries (Mar 20), March bridges completion and release with fresh starts in spiritual intention and bold action. Big Eclipse Episode arrives on 3/3 is Blood Moon Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Award winning novelist, Colum McCann joins Brendan to discuss the songs that have formed the soundtrack to his life, including Ray Charles' ‘Hit the Road, Jack' and Colm Mac Con Iomaire's ‘The Minbar of Saladin'. He also tracks his literary childhood, his 9/11 novel and his attempt to emulate Jack Kerouac by cycling across America.

This week we bring our altered material in for a landing with a practice session over two extremely common jazz standards. The Bb blues and There Will Never Be Another You. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!

This is the fifty-first episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Mark Lee, Partner and CMO @ synFutures (2/3/2024, Season 6)Anthony Saliba, founder @ Liquid Mercury (11/5/2023, Season 6)Oliver Linch, CEO and General Counsel @ Bittrex Global (3/22/2024, Season 7)Vitali Dervoed, co-founder @ Spark (12/6/2024, Season 8)Jake Claver, Managing Director @ Digital Ascension Group (3/20/2025, Season 8)

Every revelation from the LAFD after action report is making the mayor, the city and the LAFD look even worse! Plus Randy talks about SEIU members leaving their union in Oakland with Seneca ScottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, hosts Maris Schneider and Mark Ambrogio talk to Jessica Holmes. Jessica is completing a combined MCISc/PhD in Speech-Language Pathology and Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Her work focuses on how children respond when hearing the sound of their own voice subtly shifted, and what that reveals about speech development. Jessica explains how altered auditory feedback is used to study children's speech adjustments, what it's like to work with children in the lab, and what it's like to balance clinical training with research.       Recorded on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Produced by Kuljeet Chohan and Victor Lau Theme song provided by FreeBeats.io (Produced by WhiteHot)

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This week we continue looking at vertical structures but from the point of view of diatonic triads in the melodic minor scale. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!

Send a textIn this show, the boys tackle a really odd topic: whether CERN (which operates the world's leading particle accelerator and scientific infrastructure for high‑energy physics research) has accidentally changed our past during its experiments. Could the many instances of the "Mandela Effect" around the world, involving hundreds of thousands of people, be a cause of our timeline changing? But what do you think?Links used during the show-https://youtu.be/IYZ_UrHfNGo-https://www.britannica.com/science/Mandela-effect-Katherine Johnson was a pioneering NASA mathematician who calculated satellite and spacecraft trajectories using classical geometry and Newtonian physics, without incorporating relativistic effects.  Her work was foundational for early U.S. space missions, including John Glenn's orbital flight and the Apollo moon landings.-https://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1996Ap&SS.244..249VWhat are your thoughts on this subject? Do you agree or disagree? And are there other things you feel they should have covered?Tune in and listen to the discussion; please share your feedback with us.Although we greatly prefer effusive praise

The new Seeds of Unity set for Altered is here — and it's already shaking up the meta.In this episode, we break down our Top 5 must-know cards from Seeds of Unity and explain why they're poised to impact competitive play, sealed events, and deck-building strategies across factions.We're talking:The biggest power spikesHidden synergy enginesCards that will define early tournamentsSleeper picks you don't want to overlookWhether you're a seasoned competitive player or just cracking your first packs, this breakdown will help you understand what matters most in Altered's newest release.If you want to stay ahead of the curve, this is the episode to hear.

Chose promise, chose dûe, cette semaine, Simon & Sébastien tourne le C'est dispo dans la réserve du Passe Temps ! Heureusement qu'il n'y a pas beaucoup de jeux. La semaine prochaine, l'équipe est à Cannes, donc pas de C'est Dispo.______________________________________

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This week we move to some cool and easy to understand vertical structures using the altered sound. Enjoy! WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!

Dr. Beckett delves into the intricacies of evaluating cards based on eye appeal versus technical grades, discussing the consistency and challenges faced by expert graders. Dr. Beckett also addresses the ethical considerations of further altering already modified cards to enhance their appearance. Additionally, he touches on the impacts of market manipulation within the hobby.   00:45 Grading and Eye Appeal 02:23 Challenges in Card Alteration Detection 05:01 Ethical Dilemmas in Card Alteration 09:48 The Impact of Eye Appeal on Card Value 13:11 Market Manipulation  

In this deeply informative episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by Nibedita Chakraborty, a wildlife and biodiversity researcher whose work focuses on wetlands, urbanization, and citizen science. The conversation centres on the East Kolkata Wetlands, one of India's most important urban wetlands, and uses this globally significant landscape to explore broader questions of wetland conservation, urban biodiversity, and climate change.The East Kolkata Wetlands represent a rare example of an urban wetland system that continues to deliver critical ecological, social, and economic services despite intense development pressure. Spanning over 12,500 hectares, these wetlands function as a natural wastewater treatment system, support fisheries and agriculture, reduce flood risk, and sustain exceptional wetland biodiversity. Nibedita explains why this mosaic of sewage-fed fish ponds, croplands, and open water bodies is recognised as a Ramsar site of international importance, and why its survival is inseparable from the future of urban conservation in India.A major focus of the episode is avifaunal diversity and how bird communities respond to rapid urbanization. Drawing on extensive field surveys, Nibedita describes how different bird groups use core wetlands, transitional zones, and urban sprawls in distinct ways. As urban expansion accelerates, foraging grounds shrink, water quality declines due to wetland pollution, and migratory birds are increasingly absent from areas where they were once abundant. These changes offer powerful indicators of ecosystem stress and reveal how urban wetland biodiversity is being reshaped in real time.The discussion also highlights the role of climate change in amplifying existing threats to wetlands. Altered rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and increased eutrophication interact with urban pressures to further destabilize wetland ecosystems. Nibedita explains how long-term monitoring of wetlands and birds is essential to understanding these combined impacts and designing effective urban wetland conservation strategies that can withstand future climatic uncertainty.Citizen science emerges as a central theme in the conversation. Platforms such as eBird and iNaturalist have become invaluable tools for tracking wetland biodiversity, supporting birding communities, and generating data at spatial and temporal scales that traditional research alone cannot achieve. By involving local communities, birders, and residents, citizen science strengthens urban wetland biodiversity conservation while fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for these ecosystems.This episode offers a compelling case for why wetlands must be central to discussions on urban biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable city planning. It is essential listening for anyone interested in wetlands, wetland conservation, urban wetlands, avifaunal diversity, birding, and the future of urban conservation in a rapidly urbanizing world.#wetlands #wetlandconservation #wetlandbiodiversity #urbanbiodiversity #urbanconservation #urbanwetlands #urbanwetlandconservation #urbandwetlandbiodiversity #urbanwetlandbiodiversityconservation #climatechange #avifaunaldiversity #birding #wetlandpollution Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we dive into the Roots of Corruption set from Altered. We break down the core themes, new mechanics, and how corruption influences factions, deckbuilding, and the evolving meta. From design philosophy to standout cards and early impressions, we explore what this set means for both competitive and casual players. Whether you're theorycrafting or just want a deeper understanding of the Altered universe, this episode gets to the root of it all.Help support the showsArchons Corner (Keyforge)►AC Merchandise►Patreon►Twitter/X►Facebook►BlueSky►Instagram►TikTok►Join Our DiscordAltered Corner (Altered)

Jeff Bliss reports on allegations that Mayor Bass altered an after-action report regarding the Pacific Palisades fire to hide resource deployment failures during the disaster response in Los Angeles.1904 LA

This month is a deep dive into one of my favorite ways to create tension and release.....ALTERED WANT THE RESOURCES THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS EPISODE?? Head over to Jazz Skool and when you donate monthly you get the resources for this episode and many others We hope that we bring you value every week here at the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson and we appreciate all of your support! WANT A VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST?? Head over to my YouTube Channel to view this episode!

With the midterm elections due at the end of this year in the United States, Republicans and Democrats in some states are scrambling for an advantage. Republican President Donald Trump had hoped re-districting could help House Republicans hold on to their slim majority. But there are moves to introduce legislation that could also give the party an advantage, laws that the Democrats say are designed to shut out minority voters. And there are still election battles to be won in Texas - and Georgia.

In this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Aaron L. Berkowitz, MD, PhD, FAAN, who served as the guest editor of the February 2026 Neurology of Systemic Disease issue. They provide a preview of the issue, which publishes on February 2, 2026. Dr. Jones is the editor-in-chief of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology® and is a professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Berkowitz is a Continuum® Audio interviewer and a professor of neurology in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, in San Francisco, California. Additional Resources Read the issue: continuum.aan.com Subscribe to Continuum®: shop.lww.com/Continuum Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @LyellJ Guest: @AaronLBerkowitz Full episode transcript available here Dr Jones: The human nervous system is so complex. You can spend your whole career studying it and still have plenty to learn. But the human brain does not exist in isolation. It's intricately connected with and reliant on other bodily systems. When those systems go awry, sometimes the first sign is in the nervous system. Today we will speak with Dr Aaron Berkowitz, an expert on the neurology of systemic disease, and learn a little about how these disorders can present and what we can do about it. Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio. Be sure to visit the links in the episode notes for information about subscribing to the journal, listening to verbatim recordings of the articles, and exclusive access to interviews not featured on the podcast. Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. Today, I'm interviewing Dr Aaron Berkowitz, who is Continuum's guest editor for our latest issue of Continuum on the neurology of systemic disease. Dr Berkowitz is a professor of clinical neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and he has an active practice as a neurohospitalist and in outpatient general neurology---and, importantly, as a clinician educator. In addition to numerous teaching awards, Dr Berkowitz has published several books and also serves on our editorial board for Continuum. Dr Berkowitz, welcome. Thank you for joining us. Why don't you introduce yourself to our listeners?  Dr Berkowitz: Thanks, Lyell. As you mentioned, I'm a general neurologist and neurohospitalist here in San Francisco, California at UCSF and very involved in resident education as well. And I was honored, flattered and a little bit frightened when I received the invitation to guest edit this massive issue on the neurology of systemic disease. But I've learned a ton, and it's been great to work with you and the incredible authors we recruited to write for us. And I'm excited to have the issue out in the world.  Dr Jones: Yeah, me too. And you and I have talked about it before: you're one of a very small group of people who have guest edited multiple issues on different topics, right?  Dr Berkowitz: That's right. I did the neuroinfectious disease issue in… was it 2020? 2021? Something like that.  Dr Jones: Yeah. So, congratulations, more people have walked on the moon than done what you've done. And I'm looking forward to chatting, Aaron, and really grateful for your work putting together a fantastic issue. I think our listeners will appreciate that the nervous system does not function in isolation. It's important to understand the neurologic manifestations of diseases that originate within the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, etc., but also the manifestations of diseases that begin in other systems and, you know, may masquerade as a primary neurologic disorder. So, it's obviously an important topic for neurologists, since many of these patients are receiving care in another setting, perhaps from another specialist. I almost think of this issue of Continuum as a handbook for the consultant neurologist, inpatient or outpatient. I don't know. Do you think that's a fair characterization of the topic? Dr Berkowitz: Absolutely. I completely agree with you. I think, yeah, many of us go into neurology interested in our primary diseases, whether it's stroke or Parkinson's or neuropathy or particular interest in neurologic symptoms, whether they're cognitive, motor, sensory, visual. And we quickly learn in residency, right? As you said, a lot of what we see is neurologic manifestations of primary diseases. So, I don't know how similar this is to other training programs. But it seemed like, if I'm remembering correctly, my first year of residency was mostly on primary neurology services, general stroke, ICU. And we moved into the consultant role more in the PGY-3 year the next year. And I remember explaining to students rotating with us on the consult services, this is actually much more complex in a way, because the patient has some type of symptom in a much broader and much more complicated context of multiple things going on. And I call it "neurology in the wild." There's, like, neurology of, this patient's had a stroke and we know they have a stroke and we're trying to figure out why and treat it. That's all interesting. But our question here, is there a stroke needle buried in this haystack of all of these medical or surgical complications? And learning what I call neurology of X, which is really what this issue is; as you said, that there's a neurology of everything. There's a neurology of cardiac disease. There's a neurology of the peripartum. There's a neurology of rheumatologic disease. There's every new treatment that comes out in oncology has a neurology we learn, right? There's a neurology of everything.  Dr Jones: There's a lot of axes, right? There's the heart-brain axis and the kidney-brain axis. And… I think we cover everything except the spleen-brain axis, which maybe that's a thing, maybe not. I'll probably hear from all the spleen fans out there. So, I want to do a little bit of an experiment. We're going to do something new today on the podcast. Before we get into the questions, we're going to start with a Continuum Audio trivia question. So, this will be a first time ever. Dr Berkowitz, we all know that chronic hyperglycemia, or diabetes, can lead to many neurologic and systemic complications and that optimal glucose control is our goal. For our listeners, here's the question: what neurologic complication can occur from correcting hyperglycemia too quickly? What neurologic complication can occur from correcting hyperglycemia too quickly? Stick around to the end of our interview for the answer. So, Aaron, let's get right to it. You had a chance to review all the articles in this issue on the neurology of systemic disease. What do you think in all of those is the most exciting recent development for patients who fit into this category? Dr Berkowitz: Yeah, that's a great question. I think we talked about when we were putting this issue together, right, a lot of the Continuum subspecialty topics; there should have been updates on particular disease diagnostics, treatments, new phenotypes. Whereas here probably a lot less has changed in primary heart disease, primary cancer. As I'd like to say to our students trying to excite them about neurology, most specialties have new treatments, but I can name a large number of new diseases, right, that have been discovered since we've been out of training. So, a lot of the primary medicine stays the same, and the neurologic complications stay the same. But probably the thing that many readers will want to keep handy and will probably be much in need of update again in three years are the neurologic complications of all the new cancer treatments. So, if we think back to I finished training just over ten years ago when a lot of the fill-in-the-blank-umabs were coming out, CAR T therapy, and we were starting to see a lot of neurology, I remember, related to these and telling the oncologists and they said, oh, you just wait. We are seeing at the conferences that there's a lot of neurology to these. And I feel like that is always a moving target. And I think we are seeing a lot of those and it's hard to keep up with which treatments can cause which complications, which syndromes and which severities require holding the treatment when you can rechallenge longer-term complications of CAR T cell therapies now that we've learned more about the acute complications. So, Amy Pruitt from Penn has written us a fantastic article for this issue that covers a lot of the updates there. And I learned a lot from that. I feel like that's the one that just like every time the carnioplastic diseases are reviewed in Continuum, it seems like the table is another page longer from your colleagues there in Rochester teaching us about new antibodies. And I feel like, for this issue, that's one of the areas that felt like there was a lot of very new content to keep up with since last time.  Dr Jones: That's good news, right? It's good that we have new immunotherapies for cancer, but it does lead to neurologic catastrophes sometimes, and it is a moving target, really rapid. So, you mentioned that just over ten years ago you finished your training and now we see a lot more of these complex immunotherapy-related neurologic complications. What about in the other direction? Are there any things that you see less commonly now in your practice than you might have seen ten years ago right when you were finishing training?  Dr Berkowitz: I would say no, I think. I think we're seeing a lot of new stuff, and we're still seeing a high volume of the classic consults we tend to get, whether that's altered mental status in a patient who's systemically ill; weakness or difficulty reading from the ventilator in a patient who's critically ill; patient has endocarditis and has a stroke hemorrhage or mycotic aneurysm, what do we do? Yeah, one of the parts that was really fun and educational editing this issue is, I really wanted to ask the experts the questions I find that are really troubling and challenging and make sure we could understand their perspective on things like the endocarditis consult, which I always feel like each time there's some twist that even though the question is what do we do about this stroke and/or hemorrhage and/or aneurysm and is surgery safe? It seems like each time I always feel like I'm reinventing the wheel, trying to really sort out how to think about this. And we have a great article from Alvin Doss at Beth Israel and Steve Feskey from Boston Medical Center. It covers a lot of cardiology, as you know, in that article about a great section on endocarditis where every time it came back for review, I would say, but what about this? This comes up. What about this? Can you explain how you think about this for our readers? I don't know. I'd be curious to hear your perspective. It sounds like we agree on what has become more common. I don't think anything in neurology seems to become less… Dr Jones: Well, no, I guess we haven't really solved anything, I guess we haven't cured any problem. But that's okay, right? I mean, it's building on an established foundation of experience and history in our field. And you know, we mentioned earlier that in many ways this issue is kind of like a neurology consultant's handbook. We did something a little different with it in that sense. In addition to you serving as the guest editor, you have authored an article in the issue. It touches on something that we've talked about a couple of times, and I'd be interested to hear you talk through it with our listeners a little bit on how to approach the neurologic consultation. Tell us a little more about that and your article and how you approached it.  Dr Berkowitz: Oh, yeah, thanks. Well, thanks first of all for inviting me to think about a sort of introductory article to this issue. And I was trying to think about what to write about because, as you've said and we've been talking about, no one could know every neurologic complication of every medical disease, treatment, surgery, hospital context. Probably many of us don't even know all the muscle diseases, right, within neurology. So how could we know all this stuff? And we need some type of manual from our colleagues that can explain, okay, I know this patient has inflammatory bowel disease and they've had a stroke. Is that- are these related? Are these unrelated? And I thought the articles kind of answer all of these questions. What would I say beyond this patient has disease X and is on drug Y? Well, look up in this issue disease X and see what the neurology can be, common and rare and how often it's associated, how often it's the presenting feature, how often it means the treatment is failing, etc. I thought, I'm not sure there's much to say there. That's about a paragraph. And I thought, well, let's think even more broadly about neurologic consultation. And as you know, I like to think about diagnostic reasoning and clinical reasoning. And we talk a lot about framing bias right? And I think that is very common in consultative neurology because we'll be told in the consult or in the page or E-consult or whatever it is, this is a blank-year-old blank with a history of blank on treatment blank. And right away your mind is starting to say, oh, well, the patient just had heart disease, or, the patient is nine months pregnant, or, the patient is on an immune checkpoint inhibitor. And whether you want to do it or not, your mind is associating the patient's neurology with that. And it's- even if we know we're framing or anchoring, it's hard to kind of pull away from that. And most of the time, common things being common, a patient with cancer develops new neurology, It's probably the cancer, the treatment, or sometimes a paraneoplastic syndrome. But I've definitely found if you do a lot of inpatient neurology and a lot of consults that you're seeing so much and you have no choice but to apply these heuristics, because you're seeing a lot of volume quickly and the patients are in the hospital or they're being closely followed and outpatient setting by another specialist. You presume if you didn't get it quite right the first time, it's going to come back to you. And there's a little bit of difficulty figuring out, this is a case, actually, of all the altered mental status in acutely ill patients I got today, this is the one I should dig deeper in that I think this could turn out to be a stroke or encephalitis as opposed to delirium. I felt like that I really haven't approached that except knowing that it's easy to fall into traps. And so, I started to think about framing bias. You know, we talked about if we become aware of our biases, right, we're better at not falling prey to them. But it's subconscious. So, we might be applying it without even realizing, or even saying, I might be framing this case the wrong way, you can go right on framing it the wrong way. So, I want to kind of get a little more granular on what types of framing biases actually are relevant, specifically, to the console setting. And so, I tried to come up with a few more specific examples and try to think about ways that we could at least have a quick, if our knee-jerk is to associate primary disease X that the patient has or primary treatment X with neurologic symptom Y, what's at least a quick counter-knee jerk to say, what if it could be something else? So, for example, one of them I call "low signal-to-noise ratio bias." Altered mental status in the acutely ill hospitalized patient. What would you say, Lyell? 99 out of 100- 99.9 out of 100, it's not a primary neurologic disease. Is that fair to say? Dr Jones: Very high, yep. I agree. Dr Berkowitz: Yeah. But could it be a stroke? Could it be non-convulsive status epilepticus, meningitis encephalitis? So, how do we sort of counteract low signal-to-noise ratio bias, acknowledging it exists, acknowledging most of the time there is a low signal-to-noise, that it's not going to be neurology---to just for example, use the time course. This is pretty acute. Have I convinced myself this is not a stroke or a seizure or an acute neurologic infection? And if I'm not sure at the bedside, should I err on the side of more testing? Or the "curbside bias," as I call when your colleague just sends you a text message on your phone, No need to even open the chart, Dr Jones. Patient had a cerebellar stroke. Incidental. They're here for something else. Aspirin, right? Just like a super tentorial stroke. And you might reply thumbs up. And then imagine you open the CT scan and it's a huge cerebellar stroke with fourth ventricular compression- and patient can hide a lot of stroke back there, might just have a little ataxia. You were curbsided and that framed you to think, oh, they asked me, is aspirin okay for a cerebellar stroke and I said yes, without realizing actually the question should have been posed is, how do you manage a huge stroke with mass effect in the posterior fossa? So, these types of biases, I come up with five of them, I won't go through all of them. I'm in the article to sort of acknowledge for the reader, most of the time it's going to be what you look up in this issue, but how to think about the times where it might not be and how to be more precise about what framing is and different types of framing that occur specifically in the consultant arena. Dr Jones: And I think the longer we practice, the more of those low-frequency exceptions that you see. And, you know, and then it sticks in our mind and sometimes the bias swings the other way; people, you know, think primarily about the low frequency. And so, it's tricky. And what I really enjoyed about that article, we started talking about this probably more than a year ago, and more than a year ago, I would say relatively few clinicians were using a now widely popular large language model for clinical decision-making; we won't name the model. And now I think most clinicians are using it almost every day, right? And I think it puts a premium on how to think and how to engage with the patient, and less about the facts and the lists that a lot of conventional medical education really is derived from. So, I really appreciate that article. We can pat ourselves in the back. We had some foresight to put it in the issue, and I think it's a great addition to it. Dr Berkowitz: Thank you. Dr Jones: So, the list of potential topics when we think about the neurologic manifestations of systemic disease, we tend to break it down by organ systems, right? But the amount of things that could end up in the issue is almost infinite. Is there anything that, when you were putting this issue together---either in terms of the topics or editing the articles---is there anything that you wanted to include, but we just didn't have room? Dr Berkowitz: I certainly won't say we covered everything, but I will say we were able to recruit a fantastic team of authors. And as you and I also talked about at the beginning, although you could say, we're doing the movement disorders issue, let's find all the top movement disorders folks who are expert specialists in this field, there's not really a neurohematologist or a neurogastroenterologist out here. So, you and I put our heads together to think of phenomenal general neurologists in most cases, some subspecialists who know a lot about this but were also excited to read a lot more about it and assemble the existing knowledge by the practicing neurologist for the practicing neurologist. And I think with that approach and letting folks have kind of, you know, I asked some specific questions. These are topics I hope you'll cover. These are vexing questions in this area. I hope you'll find some answers to how often can this neurology be the primary feature of this rheumatologic disease with no systemic manifestations and when should we look or as we mentioned, the complicated endocarditis consult. I won't say we covered everything. This could be, and is, textbook-sized, and there are textbooks on this topic. But I think on the contrary, authors came back and had sections on things that I might not have thought to ask- to cover. Dr Sarah LaHue, my colleague here at UCSF, I asked for an article, as traditionally in this issue, on the neurology of pregnancy in the postpartum state and included, I think probably for the first time in Continuum, a fantastic review of neurologic considerations in patients in menopause, which I'm not sure has been covered before. So, things that I wouldn't have even thought to ask for. Our authors came back with some fantastic stuff. And the ICU article by Dr Shivani Ghoshal, instead of focusing just on altered mental status in the ICU, weakness in the ICU---those are all in there---I also asked her to discuss complications of procedures in the ICU. How often do procedures in the ICU cause local neuropathies or vascular injury, these types of things. Dr Jones: Yeah, me too. And I guess that's a great advertisement, that there probably are things that we didn't cover, but if there are, we can't think of them. We've done as best as we can. So now let's come back to our Continuum Audio trivia question for our listeners. And I'll repeat the question: what neurologic complication can occur from correcting hyperglycemia too quickly? And I actually think there might be two correct answers to this one. Dr Berkowitz, what do you think? Dr Berkowitz: Yeah, I was thinking of two things. I hope these are the things you're thinking of as well. One is what I think used to be referred to as insulin neuritis, sort of an acute painful small fiber neuropathy from after the initiation of insulin, I think also called treatment-induced diabetic neuropathy or something of that nature. And then the other one described, defined and classified by your colleagues there in Rochester, the diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexis neuropathy or Bruns-Garland syndrome or a diabetic amyotropy, I think, can also---if I'm not mistaken---also occur in this context; you should have weight loss in association with diet treatment of diabetes. But how did I do? Dr Jones: Yeah, you win the prize, the first-ever prize. There's no monetary value to the prize, but pride, I think, is a good one. Yeah, those were the two I was thinking of. The treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes is really nicely covered in Dr Rafid Mustafa's article on the neurologic complications of endocrine disorders. It's a rare condition characterized by the acute/subacute onset of diffuse neuropathic pain and some usually some autonomic dysfunction. And it occurs when you have rapid and substantial reductions in blood glucose levels. And you can almost map it out. There was a study from 2015 which is referenced in the article, which found that a drop in hemoglobin A1c of 2 to 3% over three months confers about a 20% absolute risk of developing this treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes, and a drop of more than 4%, more than 80% risk. So, very substantial. And then in the other---we see this commonly in patients with diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexis neuropathy---they have the subacute onset of usually asymmetric pain and weakness in the lower limbs that tends to occur more frequently in patients who have had recent better control of their sugar. We can also see it in the upper limbs too. So, you get a perfect score. Dr Berkowitz, well done. Again, I want to thank you. I want to thank you for such a great issue, a great article to kick off the issue, and a great discussion of the neurology of systemic disease. Today I learned a lot talking today, I learned a lot reading the issue. Really grateful for your leadership of putting it together, pulling together a really great author panel, and I think it will come in handy not just for our junior readers and listeners, but also our more experienced subscribers as well. Dr Berkowitz: Thank you so much. Like I said, it was a big honor to be invited to guest edit this issue. I've read it every three years since I started residency. It's always one of my favorite issues. As you said, a manual for consultative neurology, and I learned a ton from our authors and really appreciate the opportunity to work with you and the amazing Continuum team to bring this from an idea, as you said, probably over a year ago to a printed issue. So, thanks again, Lyell. Dr Jones: Thank you. And again, we've been speaking with Dr Aaron Berkowitz, guest editor of Continuum's most recent issue on the neurology of systemic disease. Please check it out, and thank you to our listeners for joining today. Dr Monteith: This is Dr Teshamae Monteith, Associate Editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, you'll love the journal, which is full of in-depth and clinically relevant information important for neurology practitioners. Use the link in the episode notes to learn more and subscribe. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio.

The cost of perfection left me perfectly exhausted. Be thin, but not too thin. Be confident but not overly confident. Be successful, but not too successful. If you're with me and you experience the pressure to be perfect, this is a perfect paradox—and it is time to dump the impossible standards that are destroying your mental health and that are so tied to eating disorders. In this episode, I'm diving into the relentless pressure to be perfect and how it's literally rewiring your brain to keep you stuck. Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or you've been on this path for years, perfectionism might feel like both an old friend and your biggest obstacle. And when you couple perfectionism with the pressure from culture and society to be Instagram-ready? The output you receive is simply exhaustion. You're exhausted, sis. And trying to live up to these impossible standards. But today, we're going to dissect this. We're going to look at what science says about breaking free. Because you don't just have to take my word for it—research shows your brain can actually change. In this episode, you'll discover: The impossible standards we're all trying to live up to (and why they're literally impossible) The shocking statistics: 68% of individuals with eating disorders display clinically significant perfectionism Why perfectionism often appears YEARS before any eating disorder behaviors The deep roots of perfectionism: family dynamics, trauma, social media (users who spend 3+ hours/day are 60% more likely to develop body image issues) The neuroscience: How perfectionists have heightened activity in the brain's "error detection center" How altered serotonin and dopamine systems make it harder for perfectionists to feel "good enough" or satisfied The vicious cycle: threat detection → anxiety → perfectionist behaviors → temporary relief → reinforced neural pathways The HOPE: How mindfulness, self-compassion, and exposure to imperfection can actually change your brain Why true recovery happens when you stop trying to do it perfectly and start doing it honestly A powerful devotional insight: "God won't bless who you pretend to be" The truth: Your worth isn't measured by impossible standards—it's measured by your courage to show up If you're tired of being tired, if you're exhausted from trying to be "perfect," if you feel stuck in the perfect paradox—this episode will give you both the science and the hope you need to break free. KEY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

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In this episode, the boys from Altered break down what they're currently playing and what they're spending their time on. We talk about the games on our tables, the decks and strategies we're testing, and what's been pulling us back for “just one more game.” From competitive play to more casual sessions, we share what's clicking, what's surprising us, and how our current play is shaping our thoughts on the game and the community. If you're curious about what the Altered crew is into at the moment — or looking for inspiration on what to play next — this episode gives you a real, unfiltered look at what we're enjoying right now.Help support the showsArchons Corner (Keyforge)►AC Merchandise►Patreon►Twitter/X►Facebook►BlueSky►Instagram►TikTok►Join Our DiscordAltered Corner (Altered)

In this week's News Roundup, Bridget and Producer Mike cover the tech & culture news stories you might have missed. . Oscar nominations are out, and Bridget has opinions! . The Internet is consumed with controversy over two straight hockey podcasters' embrace of the hot and heavy queer series Heated Rivalry after text messages shared with Alex Reimer at Queerty suggest it's all an act. This is the low stakes, high drama Internet conflict we live for. https://www.queerty.com/do-hockey-bros-actually-like-heated-rivalry-or-are-they-just-performing-for-views-20260121/ . The White House social media team posted an altered photo that used AI to darken a protester and civil rights icon's skin and make it look like she was crying, hours after they had posted the unaltered photo that showed her looking badass and defiant. When faced with a choice between "despicable" or "incompetent," this administration once again grabs for both. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/22/white-house-ice-protest-arrest-altered-image . Florida man, manosphere podcaster, and Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is running on a platform of attacking Only Fans models, but less interested in talking about dodging lawsuits from his former employer or his alleged affair with a girl who worked for him when she was 17. . Soledad O’Brien on the now Oscar Nominated documentary Perfect Neighbor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soledad-obrien-explores-stand-your-ground-in-netflix/id1520715907?i=1000738453445 Gloria Richardson’s iconic side eye: https://www.grunge.com/465629/the-untold-story-of-gloria-richardson/ We Watched Amazon Prime’s War of the Worlds So You Don't Have To: https://omny.fm/shows/there-are-no-girls-on-the-internet/we-watched-amazon-prime-s-war-of-the-worlds-so-you-dont-have-to Let us know what you think by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify. . Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! || instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc || youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if breathwork wasn't something you did but a journey you entered?In this episode, Dianne invites you into the ancient, feminine art of sensual breathwork — a gentle yet powerful way to shift states, soften the nervous system, and come home to the body.We explore conscious connected breathing (CCB), where the inhale flows seamlessly into the exhale like a wave, guiding you out of the thinking mind and into deeper, more intuitive states of awareness. Not through force or catharsis, but through presence, rhythm, and safety.You'll learn why nasal breathing is so supportive for the nervous system, encouraging diaphragmatic breath, coherence, and the cultivation of nitric oxide, sometimes called the “miracle molecule” , which helps signal relaxation, circulation, vitality and ease in the body.We also explore sensuality as sacred technology, with a special focus on scent. Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years in women's spiritual practices, including in Goddess cultures like ancient Crete, where aromatic oils were ritual allies for devotion, embodiment, and altered states.Scent bypasses the thinking mind and speaks directly to pleasure, memory, and intuition. When paired with breath, it becomes a powerful portal into the sacred feminine.✨ In this episode, you'll experience:Why conscious connected breath gently shifts states of awarenessThe power of nasal breathing for nervous system regulationHow scent activates sensuality, intuition, and pleasureA 5 minute guided Sensual Breath practice to help you soften, descend, and journey inwardAn invitation to explore what brings you into a swoon Altered states don't require effort, force or even plant medicine. They require permission & presence.Choose a scent you love, press play and let your breath lead you home.Let's dive in!Dive deeper:Join us in the Vital Goddess Mastery program Spring 2026 hereExplore the Taste of the Temple offer here

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Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]Topics included in this episode:Cirrhosis pathophysiology and portal hypertension.Compensated vs decompensated cirrhosis risk.Systemic effects: ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, cardiomyopathy.Altered anesthetic drug metabolism and sensitivity.Anesthetic goals: preserve liver perfusion, avoid hypotension/bleeding.

In this podcast, experts Shubham Pant, MD, MBBS; Alison Schram, MD; and Helena Yu, MD, discuss the role of RAS alterations in solid tumors, including gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and thoracic malignancies.

What is the deadliest item in London’s Vagina Museum? Why are drug addiction rates in Australia spiking by over 30% post-pandemic? And if you’ve already had two surgeries for inherited bunions, is “third time’s a charm" actually possible? What makes a substance addictive, and why is it so hard to just "quit"? In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr. Mariam dive into the complexities of drug addiction in Australia, from the alarming rise of vaping among teens, to the shifting chemistry of the brain. We are joined by Dr. Shalini Arunogiri, an addiction psychiatrist, Associate Professor at Monash University and Clinical Director at Turning Point. She breaks down the "reward" chemicals like dopamine and serotonin that hook us, the reality of relapse, and why alcohol remains the most harmful drug from a population health perspective. Dr. Shalini also addresses the cannabis debate - exploring the link between high-potency use and psychosis - and why the term "addict" is being replaced by more empathetic, health-centered language. But first, we take a field trip to London’s Vagina Museum to look at its deadliest item…We discuss the history of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), the biology of the vaginal wall and why "retained tampon smell" is a more common clinic visit than you’d think. And, in our Quick Consult, Dr. Mariam helps listener Simone navigate the tricky world of "inherited bunions". EPISODE RESOURCES: If this episode has raised concerns for you, or if you are considering your own substance use, the following resources are available for confidential support: Counselling Online: The recommended first port of call for those questioning their drug use or looking for help. It features a Self-Assessment Quiz, a national directory and 24/7 access to online chat or telephone-based support. National Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Hotline: For free and confidential advice, call 1800 250 015. SMART Recovery Australia: A network of evidence-based support meetings for people seeking recovery. And if this episode triggered anything for you and you need someone to talk to, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Producer: Elly Moore Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Reggie Watts explores creativity not as a skill reserved for a few, but as the fundamental way human beings relate to reality itself. From comedy and music to improvisation, paradox, and play, Reggie reflects on how we're constantly creating our experience of life—often without realizing it.We talk about absurdity as a doorway to truth, humor as a form of instantaneous awakening, and why laughter momentarily dissolves identity, ideology, and certainty. Reggie shares how improvisation shapes his philosophy of living, why structure exists to be transcended, and how playfulness restores a sense of freedom in a world that often feels rigid and over-defined.BON CHARGE - 15% off red light therapy products I personally usehttps://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself[Code: KNOWTHYSELF]André's Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________00:00 Intro - Reggie Watts04:54 The absurdity of being human07:21 The insight gained through self-reflection11:34 The philosophy of improv19:06 Realizing the artist in you24:27 Ad: BON CHARGE25:44 Reggie's form of death meditation38:14 Altered states as a reference point46:09 Not all transpersonal experiences are equal52:43 Reframing anxiety after altered states1:03:25 It's all an illusion1:12:44 Service to self vs service to others1:19:28 Building community1:23:15 Closing thoughts___________Episode Resources:https://www.reggie-watts.com/https://www.instagram.com/reggiewattshttps://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

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A comprehensive scientific analysis, synthesizing data from over 1,400 clinically diagnosed patients, reveals that probiotics—beneficial bacteria readily available as supplements—can produce substantial reductions in both depressive and anxious symptoms.   The analysis major findings include:     A major analysis of 23 clinical trials finds probiotics can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in clinically diagnosed patients.   The benefits, appearing within 4-8 weeks, were comparable to some conventional antidepressants but without the same side-effect profile.   The gut-brain axis, a communication network largely ignored by conventional psychiatry, is central to understanding this connection.   Single-strain probiotic supplements, particularly certain Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, showed the strongest mental health effects.   This research supports a holistic view of mental wellness, where gut health is a foundational component of treatment.     Altered microbiome: Oral bacteria play a role in chronic liver disease, study reveals Technical University Munich (Germany), January 15 2026 (Medical Xpress) Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut microbiome disruptions to this condition and suggested that bacteria typically found in the mouth may colonize the gut. A new study published in Nature Microbiology now shows that identical bacterial strains occur in both the mouth and gut of patients with advanced chronic liver disease and also reveals a mechanism by which oral bacteria affect gut health. The researchers also found that this process coincides with worsening liver health. Researchers analyzed bacterial populations in saliva and stool samples from patients. The team found that both the gut and oral microbiome undergo significant changes as liver disease worsened, where changes to the oral microbiome were already detectable at earlier disease stages. In healthy individuals, bacterial communities differ substantially between body sites. In patients with liver disease, however, oral and gut microbiomes became increasingly similar as the disease progressed and nearly identical bacterial strains were recovered from the mouth and gut of patients. "These strains are typically found in the mouth and are rarely present in the healthy gut. However, we observed increases in the absolute abundances of these oral bacteria in patients with advanced chronic liver disease. This strongly suggests that these bacteria translocate from the mouth and colonize the gut," explains Melanie Schirmer, Professor of Translational Microbiome Data Integration at TUM.   Health issues linked to cosmetic jab complications Anglia Ruskin University (UK), January 9 2026 (Eurekalert)   Patients with chronic illnesses face a significantly higher risk of complications from cosmetic botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as Botox, according to a major UK study. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) surveyed 919 adults who had received botulinum toxin treatments for aesthetic reasons. The study, published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, is the largest of its kind to have been carried out in the UK. Botulinum toxin injections are among the UK's most popular cosmetic procedures, with an estimated 900,000 treatments performed every year. Researchers found that underlying conditions such as type 1 diabetes, thyroid disorders, chronic migraine and skin disease dramatically increase the likelihood of adverse effects. According to the study, people with type 1 diabetes were 92 times more likely to experience nausea after treatment compared to those without the condition. Those with thyroid disorders and chronic migraine sufferers had an approximately 10-fold increase in the risk of nausea. Other complications associated with pre-existing conditions included headaches, bruising, muscle weakness and persistent eyelid droop (ptosis). Patients with cataracts were 30 times more likely to report headaches, and those with prior injuries had a 21-fold increased risk of losing facial expression.   From yoga to awe walks: Many paths lead to better mental health, largest analysis of well-being interventions finds Swansea University (UK), January 15 2026 (Medical Xpress) New research by Swansea experts has provided the largest ever comparison of well-being-focused interventions delivered to adults. The team reviewed 183 randomized controlled trials, representing almost 23,000 participants, and evaluated 12 categories of interventions ranging from psychological, physical, mind–body, and nature-based approaches to find out more. Their research was the first interdisciplinary comparison carried out across psychological, physical, mind-body and environmental interventions. The study gives an integrated view of how different disciplines contribute to well-being. By focusing on general adult samples rather than clinical groups, it provides evidence that will be relevant to developing public health, education, workplace well-being, and community programs. The researchers' key findings were: Most interventions improved well-being compared with inactive control groups; Strongest effects were found for combined exercise plus psychological interventions (for example, awe walks or meditation combined with walking); Mind–body interventions showed consistently moderate, reliable effects; Exercise alone produced similar benefits to many psychological interventions; and, Positive psychology interventions—both single-component and multicomponent—were also effective. The analysis shows that there is no single route to improving well-being. Mindfulness, compassion-based approaches, yoga, exercise and positive psychology interventions all showed moderate benefits compared with control groups, and combining physical activity with psychological interventions appeared particularly promising.   Weight loss drugs may cause nutritional deficiencies without proper guidance     University College London & Cambridge, January 7 2026 (News-Medical) People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not receive sufficient nutritional guidance to support safe and sustainable weight loss, leaving them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies and muscle loss, say experts at UCL and the University of Cambridge. In research published today in Obesity Reviews, the team found a lack of robust evidence surrounding nutritional advice and support and the impact this has on factors such as calorie intake, body composition, protein adequacy, and patient experiences. Weight loss drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide – available under brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro – mimic the naturally-occurring hormone glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1), released into the blood in response to eating. The drugs suppress appetite, increase a feeling of being full, and reduce food cravings. These drugs can reduce calorie intake by between 16-39 %, making them a powerful tool to help people living with obesity and being overweight. However, there has been little research to examine their impact on diet quality, protein intake, or adequacy of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). The researchers identified just 12 studies that looked at nutrition and diet alongside treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide. Given the widespread – and increasing – use of these medications and the urgency of providing advice to individuals using the drugs, there was insufficient evidence from the studies to recommend strict low-fat diets to complement the weight loss drugs. Some observational studies found that people on the treatments often consumed excessive levels of total and saturated fat. These medications are transforming obesity care, but we know very little about how they shape people's daily lives, including changes in appetite, eating patterns, wellbeing, and quality of life.

In this episode, we break down the Altered 2026 roadmap and discuss what's ahead for the game in the coming year. From upcoming sets and product releases to organized play, competitive structure, and long-term vision, we analyze what's been revealed and what it means for the Altered community.We talk through key highlights, potential challenges, and how the 2026 roadmap could impact both casual and competitive players. Whether you're planning your collection, preparing for organized play, or just curious about the future of Altered, this episode gives you a clear look at where the game is headed next.Help support the showsArchons Corner (Keyforge)►AC Merchandise►Patreon►Twitter/X►Facebook►BlueSky►Instagram►TikTok►Join Our DiscordAltered Corner (Altered)

This week, State Senator DeAndrea Salvador (D-Mecklenburg) joins host Tim Boyum to tell the unbelievable story of a 2018 TED Talk she gave that was altered by artificial intelligence to make her say things she never said during the speech.  That AI material was then used in an ad by Whirlpool and even won an award, and she's now filed suit.

http://Allanlondon.comThe Altered Weights & End-Time Prophecy — Jonathan CahnShow NotesJonathan Cahn explains how “altered weights” in Scripture represent a society that has changed God's standards of truth, morality, and justice.The Bible warns that dishonest weights bring judgment. In the same way, modern culture has redefined right and wrong, light and darkness, and truth itself.These changes follow the same prophetic patterns seen before times of national and spiritual collapse.What the Altered Weights MeanGod established unchanging standards of righteousness, justice, and truth.When those standards are altered, confusion replaces clarity.What was once called sin is now celebrated.What was once holy is now mocked.Why This Matters NowScripture teaches that deception will increase in the last days.Truth will be rejected while compromise is rewarded.These conditions align with end-time prophecy.The Call to BelieversRemain faithful to God's truth.Refuse the world's false standards.Walk in integrity regardless of the cost.Jaggy and TediJust like Jaggy and Tedi stay close to the one who feeds and protects them, we are called to stay close to the Lord as truth is being challenged in the world.

A new set of rules is officially here. In this episode of Upmarket Pod, Reed and Mark break down California's Altered Image Law AB 723 and what it means for real estate media. The law introduces new disclosure requirements around altered listing photos that directly impact how agents, photographers, and media companies market properties. They cover what qualifies as an altered image, when disclosures are required, and how to stay compliant while maintaining high quality marketing.Don't worry, they still end the show with their Action Items... things that any listener can do right now to help lay the foundation for scaling their Real Estate Media Business.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is Fotello, an AI media platform built to snap, upload, and deliver. Pricing starts at $12 per listing, with human revisions available within six hours. Go to fotello.co and use code UPMARKET25 to get 25 free listings added to your account (a $500 value).Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is Aryeo, the best place to help grow and manage your Real Estate Media business. Use the code UPMARKET at aryeo.com to get 15 free bonus listings with any new account.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/EBAC information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/THG865. CME/EBAC credit will be available until January 10, 2027.Precision Tactics With HER2-Targeting ADCs in HER2-Altered Solid Tumors: Candid Conversations and Clinical Consults In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026Today, the DOJ finally got a federal grand jury indictment of the alleged pipe bomber; the Wyoming Supreme Court has struck down laws banning abortion and abortion pills; less than 1 percent of the Epstein Files have been released according to a new court filing; the CDC has axed a number of recommended childhood vaccines; Trump says he'll use your taxpayer dollars to reimburse oil barons for drilling in Venezuela; Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa has died further narrowing the GOP's House majority; the White House has unveiled a new January 6th webpage blaming Democrats and Capitol Police; the government says if you put a sticker over Trump's face on your Parks Pass you'll invalidate it; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Daily LookFor 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS.  Stories:DOI cracks down on stickers covering Trump's face on national park passes | SF GateU.S. Axes Number of Recommended Childhood Vaccines in Blow to Public Health | Scientific AmericanDOJ says millions of Epstein files have yet to be released | POLITICOWhite House unveils Jan. 6 webpage saying Democrats ‘staged the real insurrection,' criticizing Capitol Police | The HillTrump says the U.S. may reimburse oil companies for rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure | NBC NewsRepublican Rep. LaMalfa dies, further narrowing GOP's House majority | Washington PostWyoming Supreme Court keeps abortion legal, strikes down pill ban | AP NewsGood TroubleControl of the House of Representatives is in play right now!With margins this close, this year is critically important. Getting involved with local organizations and grassroots groups can make a real difference in special elections. Staying connected and taking action could help Democrats retake the House - or effectively neutralize the majority sooner than you might expect.Find upcoming actions, marches, and other ways to get involved:Indivisible.org, 50501 Movement, No Kings.orgFrom The Good NewsThat Gay Guy Candle Co.@mercurystardusttopz - InstagramMercury Stardust - YouTubeA Queer Guide to Home Repair: Safe and Sound by Mercury Stardust →Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

"You were the waitress with the pretty eyes and locked-in gaze who served our table. I was the guy who was slurring the drink orders." Amin delivers his Weekend Observations, which feature a recurring Mike Ryan theme, and the members of the Shipping Container who attended the Winter Classic felt it was a total disaster in nearly every way. But other than that, the vibes were great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political reporter Ariela Karmel and religion and archaeology correspondent Rossella Tercatin join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. As the Prime Minister's Office comes under fire for releasing official photos in which images of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara Netanyahu, have been heavily retouched, Karmel discusses the distortion of the historical record and possible breach of important ethical guidelines, and the involvement of the Government Press Office, which is seeking to resolve the issue. A new version of a bill whose purpose is to extend Israeli authority over antiquities and heritage sites in the West Bank, and aims to include Areas A and B — where the Palestinian Authority has civilian control — has the local archaeology world in an uproar, reports Tercatin. The bill aims to extend the powers of the Israel Antiquities Authority, while some archaeologists say the bill would politicize archaeology and create professional problems for them globally. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Sara Netanyahu touches up official photos of herself, distorting archival record New West Bank antiquity bill seeks to extend Israeli authority over Areas A and B Archaeologists dig in against antiquities bill aiming to deepen Israel’s hold on West Bank Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Pod-Waves. IMAGE: An image distributed by the Prime Minister's Office and apparently manipulated by Sara Netanyahu, showing her, center, and Benjamin Netanyahu at the Shul of Bal Harbour, Florida, on December 31, 2025. (Amos Ben-Gershom / GPO / Sara Netanyahu)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the full written message and corresponding Scriptures, head to CurlyNikki.com. You'll notice things sound a little different now.We're not in reruns anymore.These are recorded in real time, with Him, just for you. As they come. No matter the time they come.You'll feel it.This is no longer just a good morning.This is the Eternal Dawn.I love you,nik

One year after the LA fires and only 13% of homes have rebuilding permits—yet investors are already scooping up 40% of the vacant lots that hit the market. What could go wrong? We dive into the mess that is LA's post-fire reality: homeowners trapped by underinsurance, bureaucratic permitting nightmares that'll stretch into the next decade, and investors circling like vultures while residents desperately try to hold onto their neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Rick Caruso is calling out "Firegate"—alleging the city deliberately altered after-action reports to shield Mayor Bass and the fire department from accountability. Remember when they told us the water reservoirs were full and the hydrants would work? How'd that turn out?Are we really surprised that people are selling when the rebuild timeline is measured in years, not months? Is anyone shocked that the city might be covering up its failures? When you're paying double mortgages, living in rentals, and watching permits move at government speed, selling that $600K lot starts looking pretty good. They don't want you to know how badly this was mismanaged. Should we expect accountability, or just more excuses?Hit that subscribe button and join the conversation. Let's expose what they're trying to hide. Like, share, and let me know your thoughts below!

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