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What's up, dudes?  It's one of the most depressing Christmas movies ever, and also a ripoff of “Pollyanna.” Yes, it's “Prancer!” I've got Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from North Pole Radio, and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa here to discuss it.   In this 1989 film, 8yro Jessica Riggs believes in Santa Claus. Her father  and older brother  seem to believe she's too old to do so, and even her best friend Carol has long since given up believing. When Jessica discovers a wounded reindeer in the woods near her home of Three Oaks, Michigan, she's convinced it's Prancer, Santa's missing reindeer. Of course, she becomes determined to take Prancer to a local ridge so Santa can come and retrieve him. Eventually, she tells a mall Santa she has the reindeer, and her belief becomes a source of  inspiration for the town.  Unfortunately, her dad, facing hard times, sells the animal. As she tries to free it, Jessica falls and injures her head. Her recovery and naïveté move her father, and he helps her return the reindeer to Santa. Loud out of tune singing? Yup. Cantankerous reclusive widow? Got it. Ambiguous magical ending? Only with golden ‘80s special effects! So grab your copy of Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus, free Prancer, and lead him back to Santa with this episode! Alamo City SantaIG: @alamocitysanta Etsy: North Pole General Store FB: @northpolegeneralstore                              IG: @northpole_generalstore Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

In both cases, the use of nationalism and patriotism by Brazilian governments reveals a recurring strategy: appealing to national pride to divert attention from self-inflicted crises.Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/ambiguous-nationalism-patriotism-brazilian-politics

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of leadership today? Tune in to learn how building your self-regulation can help you navigate dysregulated times and have more effective conversations. In this episode, my co-host Jenn David-Lang and I had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing Jennifer Abrams, whom I see as a guru of interpersonal relations in education. Jennifer, a full-time international consultant and author of impactful books like Having Hard Conversations and Stretching Your Learning Edge: Growing (up) at Work, joined us to explore the critical topic of self-regulation in dysregulated times. We talked about living in a VUKA world, Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous, and how we need to build complexity fitness by developing our cognitive, emotional, and psychological skills. Jennifer shared that becoming more self-regulated involves building self-awareness, like cleaning up our emotional "dust". It turns out only about 10-15% of people are truly self-aware, and one way to improve is by bravely asking for 360 feedback from your team. We also dove into practical skills for leaders navigating challenging moments, such as learning to suspend certainty that your way is the only way. Saying "Tell me more" instead of reacting can be incredibly powerful. For extroverts like me, focusing on listening instead of jumping in is key. I shared my favorite tactic when someone is stressed: asking, "How long do we have to make this decision?". This simple question helps shift from feeling "subject" to circumstances to viewing them more "objectively". Jennifer left us with powerful parting advice: "Go have humane, growth-producing conversations. That's the goal.". Jennifer Abrams' Newsletter: jenniferabrams.com   If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes—including great non-education books with lessons for school leaders—email us at Dr.mike.doughty@gmail.com. Please consider leaving a rating and review on Spotify or iTunes to support the show. Every bit helps! And if you found this episode helpful, share it with your colleagues. Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact Mike directly at Dr.mike.doughty@gmail.com. To explore insightful summaries of top leadership books, connect with Jenn David-Lang at Jenn@TheMainIdea.net or visit TheMainIdea.net.   Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:08 Understanding Dysregulation and Self-Regulation 07:08 Building Self-Awareness and Team Dynamics 24:00 Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders 27:29 Balancing Personal and Professional Needs 37:17 Personal Insights and Fun Tangents  

I might say today's poem is all subtext–if it weren't for all the text. Ambiguous praise, sincere romantic angst, just the right amount of bitter wit: this sonnet has it all. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Curiosity isn't just a personality trait. It's the currency of leadership influence in today's uncertain world. In this solo episode, Kari unpacks why curiosity is a game-changer in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) and how you can harness it to fuel innovation, strengthen connection, and build trust in every part of your life and leadership. You'll discover: The 3 elements of powerful curiosity: Compassionate, Intelligent, and Creative How curiosity boosts psychological safety and elevates team performance The science behind leadership multipliers (yes, it's research-backed) Real-world ways to make your conversations more impactful Courageous questions that can shift the entire room Plus, Kari shares the true story of a leadership meeting she completely transformed by ditching the slides and leading with one bold question. Whether you're running a team or navigating tough conversations at home, this episode gives you the mindset and tools to lead with presence, not persuasion.

Visit RENEW.org for great resources on Disciple Making and Theology.  Check out our free eBook on: Becoming a Disciple Maker: The Pursuit of Level 5 Disciple Making https://renew.org/product/becoming-a-disciple-maker-the-pursuit-of-level-5-disciple-making/  Today's episode will help us understand the deep divisions in society and the church, as well as explore how different ideological 'caps' can shape our beliefs and actions. Daniel McCoy discusses the deep political and ideological divisions within Christian families and churches, highlighting the tension between conservative and progressive viewpoints. He introduces two archetypal church members, Spencer the Specifist, who demands more specific and conservative preaching, and Amber the Ambiguous, who advocates for a more inclusive and less definitive approach. Daniel McCoy then draws parallels between modern political divisions and historic events, like the French Revolution and Constantine's reign, cautioning against aligning the gospel too closely with political ideologies. It also explains the impact of intersectional feminism on Christian beliefs and emphasizes the need to balance social justice and biblical teachings without succumbing to polarized, ready-made versions of the gospel.

In this episode, the hosts explore the quirky but profitable world of UK horse transport, debating whether buying a relocatable horse taxi business in Essex is a dream job or a low-moat risk.Business Listing – https://uk.businessesforsale.com/uk/leading-horse-transport-business-in-essex-relocatable.aspx?_gl=1*h95f4p*_gcl_au*NTg0MzkzNDA3LjE3NTAxOTMyNzk.*_ga*MTc5NjA0MjU0LjE3NTAxOTMyNzk.*_ga_1G1NGBELLP*czE3NTAxOTMyNzgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTAxOTMyODAkajU4JGwwJGgxODE4MzM1MDM1Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

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In this episode, the hosts explore the quirky but profitable world of UK horse transport, debating whether buying a relocatable horse taxi business in Essex is a dream job or a low-moat risk.Business Listing – https://uk.businessesforsale.com/uk/leading-horse-transport-business-in-essex-relocatable.aspx?_gl=1*h95f4p*_gcl_au*NTg0MzkzNDA3LjE3NTAxOTMyNzk.*_ga*MTc5NjA0MjU0LjE3NTAxOTMyNzk.*_ga_1G1NGBELLP*czE3NTAxOTMyNzgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTAxOTMyODAkajU4JGwwJGgxODE4MzM1MDM1Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Dynasty Dad & Al Call break down their 6 RBs in Ambiguous RB Situations to Smash via #dynastytrade 0:00 Introduction2:30 Cam Skattebo8:54 TreVeyon Henderson16:15 RJ Harvey21:26 Breece Hall26:16 Dylan Sampson32:35 Tank Bigsby

“The nervous system needs space between stressors.”In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores 10 common business practices that undermine nervous system safety, sabotaging performance, connection, and well-being at work. These issues arise not from malicious intent but from outdated norms that have gone unchallenged. Through neuroscience, faith, and lived experience, Rebecca reveals how back-to-back meetings, vague metrics, micromanagement, and rapid change keep teams stuck in fight-or-flight mode, draining creativity and trust.In this episode, you'll learn:Why safety is the foundation for growth and great decision-makingHow common business norms activate threat responses and how to replace themPractical shifts you can make to restore trust and build sustainabilityThings to listen for:(00:00) Intro(00:47) Creating a safe working environment(03:06) 10 business norms undermining nervous system safety(04:44) Norm 1: Back-to-back meetings(07:33) Norm 2: Always-on culture(09:11) Norm 3: Ambiguous expectations(11:05) Norm 4: Public performance reviews(12:53) Norm 5: Rewarding overwork(14:39) Norm 6: Lack of context and transparency(16:15) Norm 7: Fixing people instead of systems(18:06) Norm 8: Ignoring emotional signals(19:06) Norm 9: Over-indexing on control(20:43) Norm 10: Celebrating rapid change(22:06) Reflecting on workplace practicesConnect with Rebecca:https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

Steve Benson, former cartoonist for the Arizona Republic, a fierce critic of the Mormon Church despite his family's prominence within it, and a notable creator of controversial cartoons during the 1990s and 2000s, has passed away. Born in 1954, Benson began his career at the Arizona Republic in 1980, where he won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1993. His work sparked debate, reflecting his acidic stance on political and social issues, including his public critiques of the Mormon Church, which led to personal shunning and professional tensions. On the “DMZ America Podcast,” fellow political cartoonists Scott Stantis and Ted Rall discuss Benson's life as they knew their colleague, both professionally and personally.For Scott, who was deeply wronged by Benson, this news carries a complexity that those left behind are rarely permitted to acknowledge, let alone discuss publicly. On DMZ, we explore that strange feeling when someone who passes leaves behind a mixed legacy.Tune in for a thoughtful, intelligent discussion about humanity and death.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Steve Benson, former cartoonist for the Arizona Republic, a fierce critic of the Mormon Church despite his family's prominence within it, and a notable creator of controversial cartoons during the 1990s and 2000s, has passed away. Born in 1954, Benson began his career at the Arizona Republic in 1980, where he won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1993. His work sparked debate, reflecting his acidic stance on political and social issues, including his public critiques of the Mormon Church, which led to personal shunning and professional tensions. On the “DMZ America Podcast,” fellow political cartoonists Scott Stantis and Ted Rall discuss Benson's life as they knew their colleague, both professionally and personally.For Scott, who was deeply wronged by Benson, this news carries a complexity that those left behind are rarely permitted to acknowledge, let alone discuss publicly. On DMZ, we explore that strange feeling when someone who passes leaves behind a mixed legacy.Tune in for a thoughtful, intelligent discussion about humanity and death.Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Join the crew for another Back To Basics episode! This time its all about the importance of the pre-game terrain check with your opponent. We go through some common (and not so common) examples of terrain thats played very different depending on the local meta, and the best ways to ensure that both players have the best game possible! Thanks for watching! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LossofLieutenant Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lossoflieutenant Discord: https://discord.gg/MBG4hesQZt

Is it normal to grieve the life you imagined before T1D? In today's episode, we're joined by registered psychotherapist, founder of her own private practice, and fellow T1D, Kirsten Davidson, to explore just that. Together, we unpack the emotional layers of type 1 diabetes that often go unspoken. From the quiet grief of “what could've been,” to how blood sugars impact our emotional state, to the ways avoidance can quietly shape our relationship with T1D. Kirsten brings both personal insight and professional expertise to this conversation, offering powerful validation for the mental and emotional weight that comes with chronic illness. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into your journey, this episode is a gentle, much-needed reminder: your emotional experience matters, and you're not alone in it.Quick Takeaways:Understanding of the interplay between T1D and mental healthThe importance of allowing yourself to grieve your T1D diagnosis and process the emotional weight that often goes unspoken​​How trauma, stress, and survival mode responses can shape your relationship with diabetes over timeThe emotional impact of blood sugar fluctuations and how they affect more than just your body BONUS TOPIC: How parents can model emotional awareness and foster empowered, supportive relationships with their T1D childrenTimestamps:[02:50] Blood sugar check to start today's episode [05:29] Physiological and physical side effects of a high blood sugar [06:13] “What are the symptoms? And then what's the story we tell ourselves about the number?”[06:36] Stress hormones & how they impact blood sugar [10:53] Working through trauma: “I had this one experience. And now anything resembling it is going to equal that experience.”[11:34] “When we're in a moment of survival, we have four options - fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.”[15:19] Allowing yourself time to grieve after your diagnosis [16:00] Rewriting the narratives you are telling yourself [20:51] Being aware of what you are thinking AND why [22:43] Navigating the emotional toll on the relationship between a parent and their T1D child  [25:10] Parental modelling & empowering your T1D child [32:27] Learning to ‘sit in the mess'[34:10] “Grieving the life that you would have had without type 1 diabetes”[38:39] The truth about having a 'it is what it is' mindset What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Connect with Kirsten: on Instagram @kirsten.davidson or on her website MindTheGaps.coApply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. 

"I Can Love AND Hate My Dad" - Rex Heuermann's Daughter's HEARTBREAKING Journey to Accepting Truth This is the most psychologically complex footage from any true crime documentary - a daughter processing in REAL TIME that her father might be a serial killer. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us understand Victoria Heuermann's impossible journey. Victoria was Rex Heuermann's protégé, working at his architecture firm when he was arrested. In an instant, she lost: Her father, mentor, and employer Her entire professional identity Her privacy (every Google search links her to murder) Her ability to form new relationships without explaining Most haunting: She was 10-13 years old during the Gilgo Four murders. Doing homework while dad allegedly hunted. At school while he allegedly disposed of bodies. Key psychological insights:

"I Can Love AND Hate My Dad" - Rex Heuermann's Daughter's HEARTBREAKING Journey to Accepting Truth This is the most psychologically complex footage from any true crime documentary - a daughter processing in REAL TIME that her father might be a serial killer. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us understand Victoria Heuermann's impossible journey. Victoria was Rex Heuermann's protégé, working at his architecture firm when he was arrested. In an instant, she lost: Her father, mentor, and employer Her entire professional identity Her privacy (every Google search links her to murder) Her ability to form new relationships without explaining Most haunting: She was 10-13 years old during the Gilgo Four murders. Doing homework while dad allegedly hunted. At school while he allegedly disposed of bodies. Key psychological insights:

By Adam Turteltaub Professors Guido Palazzo and Ulrich Hoffrage are skeptical. When they hear that there was a bad apple at the core of a scandal, they are hesitant to accept that explanation. Instead, they argue in this podcast and in their new book, The Dark Pattern: The Hidden Dynamics of Corporate Scandals, that the problem is typically much deeper and wider. There are dark patterns, as they call them, that lead to bad behavior. Underlying the patterns are nine building blocks.  They explain: Rigid ideology is a shared belief system that narrows the view of decision-makers at the expense of other views, risking them losing sight of ethical dimensions. Toxic leadership can create fearful contexts when narcissistic, Machiavellian, or psychopathic leaders abuse their power and cause harm, be it through direct orders, leading by example, or a carrot- and- stick approach. Manipulative language restricts how things are perceived and evaluated, influencing people's judgments, decisions, and behaviors in ways that contribute to evil. Corrupting goals and unrealistic targets divert people's attention so that they lose the ability to see the bigger picture in which their decisions are embedded— and the ethical dimension of their behavior. Destructive incentives create a tunnel vision of reality and lead to unhealthy competition and fights. Ambiguous rules create a gray area where people at best are confused and at worst can morally disengage when they do something bad because, after all, they were just following the rules. Perceived unfairness can lead people to engage in illegal practices while feeling that they are restoring justice. Dangerous groups may force individuals to conform, encourage aggression against members of out- groups, or pressure those who are considering speaking up not to do so. Finally, people who are on a slippery slope may not realize how they are straying from the right path to the point of escalating their commitment to evil things without even realizing how they have changed. While there are ways to manage for these risk areas, the challenge is that they are too often missed. The solution they advocate for includes compliance teams educating themselves more in areas such as social psychology so that they are more attuned to the human factors. Within the office there is a need for companies to resist the need to move on from scandals and to instead engage in deeper soul searching to understand what went wrong and why. Finally, they are advocates for making ethics a much more important part of compliance programs. Listen in to better understand what dark patterns are and how to keep them from taking hold of your organization. Listen now Sponsored by Case IQ, a global provider of whistleblowing, case management, and compliance solutions.

"I Can Love AND Hate My Dad" - Rex Heuermann's Daughter's HEARTBREAKING Journey to Accepting Truth This is the most psychologically complex footage from any true crime documentary - a daughter processing in REAL TIME that her father might be a serial killer. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us understand Victoria Heuermann's impossible journey. Victoria was Rex Heuermann's protégé, working at his architecture firm when he was arrested. In an instant, she lost: Her father, mentor, and employer Her entire professional identity Her privacy (every Google search links her to murder) Her ability to form new relationships without explaining Most haunting: She was 10-13 years old during the Gilgo Four murders. Doing homework while dad allegedly hunted. At school while he allegedly disposed of bodies. Key psychological insights:

"I Can Love AND Hate My Dad" - Rex Heuermann's Daughter's HEARTBREAKING Journey to Accepting Truth This is the most psychologically complex footage from any true crime documentary - a daughter processing in REAL TIME that her father might be a serial killer. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us understand Victoria Heuermann's impossible journey. Victoria was Rex Heuermann's protégé, working at his architecture firm when he was arrested. In an instant, she lost: Her father, mentor, and employer Her entire professional identity Her privacy (every Google search links her to murder) Her ability to form new relationships without explaining Most haunting: She was 10-13 years old during the Gilgo Four murders. Doing homework while dad allegedly hunted. At school while he allegedly disposed of bodies. Key psychological insights:

Europe's chemical distribution sector is bracing for the impact of multiple geopolitical and economic challenges, including the Israel/Iran conflict. -          All Iran's mono ethylene glycol (MEG), urea, ammonia and methanol facilities have been shut down -          For methanol this represents more than 9% of global capacity, for MEG it is 3%-          Brent crude spiked from $65 to almost  $75/bbl, reports of attacks on gas fields and oil infrastructure-          If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz this will severely disrupt oil and LNG markets -          Expect extended period of volatility and instability in the Middle East-          European distributors brace for a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world-          Suffer prolonged period of poor demand, in tandem with producers, with no sign of an upturn-          Global overcapacity driven by China, subsequent wave of production closures across Europe both a threat and opportunity for distributors-          Suppliers and customers turn to distributors to help navigate impact of tariffs and geopolitical disruptionClick here to download the 2025 ICIS Top 100 Chemical DIstributors list.In this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews Dorothee Arns, director general of the European Association of Chemical Distributors and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting. 

In this heartfelt episode, Jen sits down with Mindy Lawhorne, who lost her husband to cancer, to explore ambiguous grief— the type of grief that comes from loss that isn't always visible. They dive into how cancer changes you physically, emotionally, and within your relationships — even when you're still here. Whether you're grieving who you were before diagnosis or adjusting to life after loss, this conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.

This week, we're revisiting an episode with Dr. Carolyn Chu from the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC), where she discusses ambiguous HIV testing results in the context of PrEP use. Why is this an issue and why should you, as an HIV care provider, know about it? CDC Testing Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/hivpartners/php/guidelines/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/guidelines/preventing.html---Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=PCS6722)--Want to chat? Email us at podcast@necaaetc.org with comments or ideas for new episodes. --Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses--Download our HIV mobile apps:Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=USApple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

These days, it can be difficult to know which signs are most important to consider when everything changes so quickly. This applies whether you're faced with situations of evolving technology, emerging competitors, workforce change, environmental issues, or other challenges of transformational growth. So, what's the key to making game-changing decisions when the signs are ambiguousRead More The post Making Game-Changing Decisions When the Signs Are Ambiguous appeared first on Business Advancement.

“Finding Purpose and Focus in VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) Times”. by Olajumoke Adenowo

On this weeks show Rachel and Graeme are joined by an absolute power team of returning guests, all here to talk about the new collaborative photobook titled Opaque, from the Photozine Collective who previously produced the Lucid and Ambiguous zines. We we're lucky enough to be joined by Yant Martin-Keyte who produced and edited the book, the fabulous J M Golding of fantastic Holga photography and 127 day fame and glory, and the one and only John-Michael Mendizza of making beautiful portraits, the Lighting Lounge shows on Sunny 16 Presents and all round being a legend. It's a fabulous collection of photography across a spectrum of subject matter and approaches from a very talented group of photographers, so go and check it, and all of them, out!     This is link to buy the zine https://ko-fi.com/s/f2b8a862c9 Collective website https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com/ https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com/yant-martin-keyte/ https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com/j-m-golding/   https://www.jmm-photos.com  

In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:- ROI and overall direction- Radical improvements- Operations and Porcesses- Material tracability and kanbanPlease join our patreon! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturingTo reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

The Bow Tie Guy and Bev take a deeper look at Principle 3 from Celebrate Recovery

Are Bishops force to retire? Do Anglicans and Lutherans have the Real Presence? What's Limbo? Join us for Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.

Are Bishops force to retire? Do Anglicans and Lutherans have the Real Presence? What's Limbo? Join us for Open Line Monday with Fr. John Trigilio.

This week we dig into life's big questions: how to love, laugh & financially flourish in a world that seems to be doing its best to keep us off balance On my show this week I have a medley of minds and hearts to tackle life's most elusive pursuits: purpose, prosperity and punchlines. From the philosophy of love to economic psychology, and a sprinkle of comedy to bind it all together, the episode was a bouquet of unexpected wisdom. First up, Rick Serrano, philosopher, engineer, and Harvard MBA, returned with his relationship roadmap now available in book form: “All You Need is 10 Cherries.”  This method to finding one's perfect life partner offers a structured framework to navigate your options —five cherries for self-awareness and five for action. From recognising doubts and defining values to the financial equivalent of the ‘Sunk Love Fallacy.' Rick urges us to approach relationships with the same discipline we apply to business. One of his main principles can be summarised here: “If you were not in this relationship today, would you enter it? If the answer is no, you already know what to do.” Rick's philosophy stretches beyond romance. His new workshop “The Quest for Meaning – Unveiling Your Life's Purpose” invites participants to envision their lives in 2040, both with current constraints and without. He combines forward vision with retrospective reflection, helping people identify patterns, possibilities, and pathways to an extraordinary life because he believes we owe ourselves nothing less. The theme of self-reclamation was echoed by comedians Jess Bauldry and Marta Correia, co-founders of Frilly Curtains Comedy Club and Festrogen Festival. They spoke of comedy as a healing force, particularly for women reclaiming their identity after traumatic life events such as divorce. Marta shared a poignant story of reading her “letter to the universe” onstage from which an audience member came up to her afterwards and told her that was how she found her own husband! Sophie Jablonski and Minna Schmidt of Flourish Financially joined once more to bring a fresh, empathetic take on economic empowerment with the “Four Seasons of Financial Health”. Spring is a time for planting seeds of confidence in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous). The goal is to cultivate financial resilience, emotional steadiness, and long-term thinking amid global instability. Why is it that many financially savvy women don't invest. Fear, uncertainty and emotional barriers seem to be the recurring reasons. Sophie and Minna work with women to integrate personal development with financial literacy. They believe it's about knowing yourself and acting with intention, especially during turbulent times. So, whether you're rethinking your savings strategy, relationship status, or life purpose, hopefully this episode can serve as a catalyst to seek out your extra-ordinary life with intention. But first, clean your airplane. Attend the upcoming Festrogen Festival in Luxembourg here. A gift to explore your Financial Wellbeing Flourish Financially are happy to offer my listeners access to their exclusive self-assessment tool, the Financial Flourishing Scale. Grounded in research from positive psychology and financial resilience, it helps individuals reflect on their current relationship with money—whether they're thriving, surviving, or languishing. https://bit.ly/flourishing-scale https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-serrano-luxembourg/ https://festrogenfestival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/comicbyaccident/ https://www.instagram.com/frillycurtainscomedy/ https://drsophiecoaching.com/ https://www.minnaschmidt.com/ https://flourishfinancially.org/

Can our local health departments counteract the mixed messages given by RFK, Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services, about vaccine safety and efficacy? What about us? How can we combat disinformation and highlight the benefits of vaccinating our children and ourselves? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner. He is formerly the health director for the city of Detroit. As the host of the award-winning America Dissected podcast, he breaks down the forces shaping public health for tens of thousands of listeners each week. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. El-Sayed.

This time on Code WACK!  Can our local health departments counteract the mixed messages given by RFK, Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services, about vaccine safety and efficacy? What about us? How can we combat disinformation and highlight the benefits of vaccinating our children and ourselves? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner. He is formerly the health director for the city of Detroit.  As the host of the award-winning America Dissected podcast, he breaks down the forces shaping public health for tens of thousands of listeners each week. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. El-Sayed.  Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

This time on Code WACK! Can our local health departments counteract the mixed messages given by RFK, Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services, about vaccine safety and efficacy? What about us? How can we combat disinformation and highlight the benefits of vaccinating our children and ourselves? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner. He is formerly the health director for the city of Detroit. As the host of the award-winning America Dissected podcast, he breaks down the forces shaping public health for tens of thousands of listeners each week. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. El-Sayed. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

“Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed.” -Confucius The Power of the Pause Congratulations to our co-host Adrienne Guerrero on rocking her TEDx talk on the Power of the Pause. She did it! We'll keep you posted when it's published. You won't want to miss it! The P.A.U.S.E framework emerged from Adrienne's personal struggles with the symptoms of living and doing from a reactive state. She learns what she teaches, teaches as she learns! A Leadership Beyond emerged as we saw our synergy and had big ideas, inspiring possibilities of working together. COVID struck and voila, "we can't do this!" We pulled over, asking, "what can we do?" We've gone from lunch and learn, to blog, to podcast, to community of conversation. We think you'll enjoy this insightful conversation between co-founders Adrienne Guerrero and Tom Rosenak, as we discuss Adrienne's recent TEDx experience, the framework, and how this concept can help leaders navigate today's fast-paced, distraction-filled environment. Key Highlights: The PAUSE Framework: A practical approach for leaders to escape reactivity and make strategic decisions: Pull over: Find your technique to calm your mind (meditation, breathing, movement) Assess: Ask "what is true" and "what needs to be true" challenging your assumptions U turn: Uncover possible options after grounding in values Start: Take action, no matter how small Evaluate: Reflect and determine next steps The Strategic Value: In today's VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment: Leaders often sacrifice strategy for tactical "box-checking" The pause framework helps identify what truly matters versus mere motion Small, intentional steps can create meaningful progress toward important goals Our Community Support: Practical tools to make strategic pausing easier, including assessments, frameworks, and execution support Accountability and guidance through workshops, executive coaching, and change leadership support. Help with staying focused on what you're "counting on to win" rather than being pulled into constant reactivity Join us for our next episode of A Leadership Beyond, where we'll continue to explore ways our guests have gone from survive to thrive in today's complex leadership landscape. A Leadership Beyond exists to support the alignment between the business strategy and people strategy - to drive results with people not at the expense of people (Talent Optimization). Subscribe to our podcast to join the Leadership Beyond Community of Conversation and hear insights from thought leaders and human development experts leading the way in the field of Talent Optimization.  We are grateful to you and always eager to hear from you! To learn more visit https://aleadershipbeyond.com Adrienne & Tom

In today's episode of the Mind Virus Podcast, Bobby must twist Jordan's arm in order to keep him from going on strike. Join us for this and other inconclusive but dramatic audible happenings.

Send J. Harvey a text! (Try to be nice, but I get it, everyone's a little cranky sometimes...)Pier Paolo Pasolini was a poet, novelist, filmmaker, and one of Italy's most celebrated (and most controversial) figures. He was murdered by a teenage hustler in 1975. Or was he? Well, the murder part happened, but was it committed by the Freemasons? The Catholic Church? The Mafia? The Italian government? Pasolini had a lot of anti-fans. Let's find out.Music by Pixaby.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showSubscribe to Wicked Gay on Patreon (Patreon.com/wickedgay ) for extra episodes and bonus content!You can find Wicked Gay on Facebook, Twitter/X, Bkuesky, Instagram, and TikTok under “Wickedgaypod.” (Wicked Gay is probably leaving X/Twitter soon for obvious reasons.)

In this week's episode, Jonathan Young and Sara Tolley sit down with Dr. Jeff Jackson, a professor in the School of Family Life and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience. Together, they delve into the question, "Is singlehood the new normal?" They discuss shifting societal attitudes toward single living and explore the implications for individuals who are single in today's world.Sources, References, and Additional Information: Adamczyk, K. (2023). Toward a psychology of singlehood: What we already know and what we need to know about contemporary singlehood. V&R Unipress. (open access) Bella DePaulo: https://belladepaulo.com/ Boss, P. (1999). Ambiguous loss: Learning to live with unresolved grief. Harvard University Press Chowkhani, K., & Wynne, C. (Eds.) (2023). Singular selves: An introduction to singles studies. Routledge. Jackson, J. B. (2023, June 6). Acting in faith while hoping for marriage—8 ideas for adults who are single. Liahona Magazine, 47(6), 14-19. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2023/06/06-acting-in-faith-while-hoping-for-marriage-8-ideas-for-adults-who-are-single?lang=eng Jackson, J. B. (2018). The ambiguous loss of singlehood: Conceptualizing and treating singlehood ambiguous loss among never-married adults. Contemporary Family Therapy, 40(2), 210-222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-018-9455-0  Jackson, J. B., & Sabatini Gutierrez, N. (2020). Clinical work with unpartnered individuals seeking a long-term intimate relationship. In K. S. Wampler & A. J. Blow (Eds.), The handbook of systemic family therapy: Vol. 3. Systemic family therapy with couples (pp. 461-486). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119438519.ch79 Lewis, K. G. (1994). Single heterosexual women through the life cycle. In M. P. Mirkin (Ed.) Women in context: Toward a feminist reconstruction of psychotherapy (pp. 170-187). Guilford. Mehta, V. (2018). 4 Reasons Why Being Single Hurts So Much.” Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201803/4-reasons-why-being-single-hurts-so-much  Mehta, V. (2018). 6 ways to cope with being single. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201805/6-ways-cope-being-single  Ulrich, W. (2011, February 13). Coping with loneliness and disappointment on Valentine's Day. The Deseret News. 

Disappearances can happen to anyone at any time. Ed Dentzel, the host of the Unfound podcast and an expert on missing person cases, joins us for Part 2 of my interview with him. In this episode, Ed discusses disappearance profiles, the role of victimology in solving missing person cases and the link that we discover in the conversation between Ed's life and why he is so interested in disappearances.We also continue our discussions of specific cases, including the murder of Jonelle Matthews, one of the first missing children to end up on a milk cartoon.To listen to the Unfound podcast or check out his YouTube Channel:https://theunfoundpodcast.com/ Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-store/To read our Trime Cime Times Substack:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linjngs Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ed Dentzel is a man of many trades. Trained as a classical pianist and a high school football player, he worked as an actor on Star Trek: The Experience, was a writer and held many other jobs before starting a podcast in 2016 focused on missing persons cases. In his time on his podcast, Unfound, Ed has covered approximately 300 cases and has become an expert in why people go missing and is acutely aware of how virtually anyone is vulnerable.Ed also became a part of the Jonelle Matthews case when he interviewed a suspect, Steve Pankey, and was eventually called as a witness at trial. Matthews was a 12-year-old American girl who disappeared near Greeley, Colorado on December 20, 1984, was mentioned by President Ronald Reagan and became one of the first missing children to be placed on a milk carton. We discuss it all in the first of two episodes with Ed.To listen to the Unfound podcast or check out his YouTube Channel:https://theunfoundpodcast.com/Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-store/To read our Trime Cime Times Substack:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linjngs Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro | Associate Professor of English | Grove City College | Grove City, PA

Asymmetry, TikTok's demise, Big Coffee, problematic decision-making, you have to crack a few eggs to make change

Interactive Cinema: The Ambiguous Ethics of Media Participation (University of Minnesota Press, 2024) engages with a multitude of unconventional approaches throughout the history of motion pictures to offer insight into a range of largely ephemeral and site-specific projects that consciously assimilate viewers into their production. Through an exploration of radically inventive approaches to the medium, many of which emerged out of socio-political crises and periods of historical transition, Interactive Cinema works to by considering it in both technological and phenomenological terms. Author Marina Hassapopoulou is Assistant Professor in the Department of Cinema Studies, at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She is also the interim director of NYU's Moving Image Archiving and Preservation program. She is the founder of open-source and collaborative initiatives including: Interactive Media Archive, ExpressiveAI.net, and Weird Wave Archive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Interactive Cinema: The Ambiguous Ethics of Media Participation (University of Minnesota Press, 2024) engages with a multitude of unconventional approaches throughout the history of motion pictures to offer insight into a range of largely ephemeral and site-specific projects that consciously assimilate viewers into their production. Through an exploration of radically inventive approaches to the medium, many of which emerged out of socio-political crises and periods of historical transition, Interactive Cinema works to by considering it in both technological and phenomenological terms. Author Marina Hassapopoulou is Assistant Professor in the Department of Cinema Studies, at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She is also the interim director of NYU's Moving Image Archiving and Preservation program. She is the founder of open-source and collaborative initiatives including: Interactive Media Archive, ExpressiveAI.net, and Weird Wave Archive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

"Do you want to be articulate and dangerous or vague and useless? - Jordan Petersen The ESSENTIAL tool for Th'rive in '25 is the VOCA Framework or mindset. Make it a daily practice! VUCA = Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous vs. VOCA = Visionary, Ownership, Creates, Action Articulation is no longer optional -- it is essential! It is the bridge from VUCA to VOCA. Articulation bridges a leader's intent with their audience's understanding.

On this episode of the Another Way To See It podcast, we talk about Ambiguous, Disenfranchised, and Suffocated grief. Grief is an experience that often goes unnamed and unacknowledged by others. On this episode we hope to give form to something that often feels undefined and unworthy. We always love to hear from you, reach out:https://www.instagram.com/anotherwaytoseeitpodcast/Support our show:   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1694878/supporters/new Coaches: Kim Moranhttps://www.kimmorancoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/ Tracy Holemeyerhttps://www.uncontrollablyme.com/https://www.instagram.com/uncontrollably_me/ Produced by: Kim MoranMusic: A Rush of Inspiration by Evan Mac Donald Support the show

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with David Ross, VUCA strategist and author of Confronting the Storm: Regenerating Leadership and Hope in the Age of Uncertainty. David is a renowned expert on VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environments and has spent his career advising organizations on how to thrive amidst complexity and disruption. With a background as an ecologist, David brings a unique perspective to leadership—one that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the issues facing businesses and society today. His deep understanding of wicked problems, those challenges with no straightforward solutions, forms the backbone of this engaging conversation.The discussion centers around how leaders must adapt to the rapidly changing business landscape, where traditional approaches no longer work. David argues that the old leadership models—based on control and linear thinking—are ill-suited for the challenges we face today. Instead, he advocates for a more collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and resilient leadership style, one that embraces uncertainty rather than fighting it. He explains how technology, climate change, and societal shifts are creating a world that's more BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible), and what leaders need to do to stay ahead.Throughout the episode, David draws on his extensive experience advising CEOs and leadership teams, offering practical insights into how organizations can navigate the unpredictability of today's environment. He also delves into the importance of hope and optimism, even in times of crisis, and how leaders can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Actionable Takeaways:You'll learn why traditional leadership models based on control and linear thinking are no longer effective in today's VUCA world—and what you need to replace them with.Hear how embracing uncertainty and fostering resilience can transform how your organization responds to crises and wicked problems.Discover the power of emotional intelligence in leadership and why listening is just as important as speaking in today's collaborative environments.Find out what David means by a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) and how leaders can adapt to thrive in these unpredictable times.Explore the importance of hope and optimism in leadership and how turning crises into opportunities is key to long-term success.Understand why future literacy and foresight are critical tools for leaders looking to anticipate change and guide their organizations through complexity.Learn why David believes that normalcy has left the building and how leaders must evolve to lead effectively in this new reality.Hear David's insights on why collaboration—not isolation—is the future of leadership and how diverse perspectives fuel innovation.Gain insight into why scenario planning is a powerful tool for leaders to prepare for multiple futures and make better strategic decisions.Connect with David RossDavid Ross Website Confronting the Storm: Regenerating Leadership and Hope in the Age of UncertaintyDavid Ross LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

How does an understanding of what makes dogs tick, help us to understand ourselves and our place in the world? What does it take to feel safe - as a human, or as a dog (or cat, or horse, or... anything)? And how can we help ourselves and each other find regulation in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous)?Andrew Hale is a Certified Animal Behaviourist who specialises in working complex behaviour cases, especially those involving 'Reactivity and Aggression.'  Look around you at the world.  Look at the news.  What two words best describe the nature of our local, national and geo-political processes? Andrew is one of those remarkable people committed to a Dog Centred Care approach, working with empathy and compassion to understand why any being is behaving in this way. His focus is on dogs, but what we're learning - and the reason I have invited Andrew onto the podcast - is that all the theories of secure or ruptured attachment, of the need for autonomy, agency, confidence and safety, apply in dogs as much as they do in people -or indeed, any sentient being.  This conversation dives deep into trauma (or at least, trauma responses), our capacity for secure attachment in the modern world, our parenting skills, our skills as people who choose to share our lives with other animals - and ultimately, our skills in helping ourselves cope with a culture that's increasingly going off the rails. It's not about to get any better, either. So the more we can find our own stability, the more we can help others. Which is what this episode is all about.  Relax, get yourself a cup of tea and let's explore what really makes us tick. Dog Centered Care https://dogcc.org/Dog Centered Care TV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DogCentredCare/videosDog Centered Care Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogccCandace Pert Molecules of Emotion https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/molecules-of-emotion-why-you-feel-the-way-you-feel-candace-pert/355476Attachment and Bonding in dogs and people https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4348122/

Send Us A Question You Want ON AIR!Episode 201:In this week's episode, I talk to Mental Health Counselor and Editor-in-Chief of Chasing Clarity Magazine, Jojo Venant. We talk about Understanding and embracing the grief of self and Ambiguous grief, grieving a loved one who is still "alive". She also shares stories of people who have had major grief or loss in their lives and what helps and what doesn't. Jojo employs a relational and holistic approach in counseling. With over a decade of bilingual counseling experience, she cultivates a space for clients to feel known, seen and understood. She specializes in diverse areas including meaning and shame, life transitions, relationships, dating and breakups, grief, body image, pre/post bariatric, ACOA, caregivers, Alzheimer's and dementia, depression, anxiety, and healthy coping.Connect with Jojo: https://theclarityhour.net/https://www.instagram.com/theclarityhour/Read Chasing Clarityhttps://issuu.com/youxbespoke/docs/chasing_clarity_-_winter_editionhttps://issuu.com/chasingclaritymagazine/docs/summer2024Episodes and Links mentioned:Forgiveness https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-marks/id1518278906?i=1000656101499Loss of loved onehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-marks/id1518278906?i=1000586993707Heartbreak do's and don'tshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-marks/id1518278906?i=1000583734092TikTok Link:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP88Gf3vr/Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode.Get started today with BetterHelp online therapy and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “beautymarkspodcast" will be automatically applied.www.betterhelp.com/beautymarkspodcast She Cultivates Orlando Buy Your Tickets Herewww.shecultivatesorl.comhttps://www.instagram.com/shecultivatesorl/Follow me on social mediahttps://www.instagram.com/elizabethsabby/Send a question or topic to show:https://beautymarkspodcast.com/participateSupport the podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1132322/supportThis video and audio are created at Hi Hello Labs in Downtown Orlando https://www.hihellolabs.comSupport the showSupport the podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1132322/supportSubscribe to Beauty Marks podcast and leave a review. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsabby/For questions, comments or collaborations please email: beautymarkspodcast@gmail.com Our website visit www.beautymarkspodcast.com

On this weeks show Graeme is joined by some of the fantastic contributors, Ian Wallace, Dave Wenham and Yant Martin Keyte to the recently published zine Ambiguous to talk about the process of producing the zine, working as part of a collective and of course the work in the zine itself.    Photozine collective https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com @photozinecollective The Photozine Discord https://discord.gg/ynE9mwkh Where you can Buy Ambigious (Profits to Asthma and Lung UK) https://richardhall.online/new-zine-now-available/ and if those copies have all gone a few copies are available here  https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1814548697/ambiguous Contributors interviewed Yant https://www.getymk.com/ @yantmkphotography Ian https://www.onahillroad.com @ian_onahillroad Dave @dave_in_elland https://www.whenham.net Our Editor Richard https://richardhall.online @connexions Other Collective members  https://photozinecollective.wordpress.com/ambiguous/ And to be remembered our inspiration John Whitmore https://www.instagram.com/thedarkshed/