Podcasts about Approval

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Do you ever walk into a room and immediately start wondering what people think of you?Maybe you replay what you said after a conversation. Maybe you hold back because you don't want to seem awkward, too eager, too quiet, too intense, or too much. Or maybe you find yourself performing instead of actually being present.

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You do not need to be the biggest. You need to be the fastest. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the agility advantage and why small businesses can use speed to beat massive competitors. Let's be real… Big companies have money. They have staff. They have market share. But they also have red tape. Approval chains. Slow decisions. And endless friction. That is where you can win. In this episode, you'll learn: Why size can create massive operational friction How small businesses can use speed as a competitive weapon Why acting too corporate too early destroys your advantage How rapid execution and fast pivots help you steal market share The truth is simple: A giant company may take four months to approve a campaign. You can make the move this week. They may need a board meeting. You can make a decision today. They may be trapped in bureaucracy. You can listen to the market, adjust the offer, and launch before they even react. That is the power of agility. Most small businesses lose because they try to look bigger than they are. High-level operators use their size as an advantage. They stay lean. They move fast. They trust their team. They strike while the giants are sleeping. Speed creates separation. Agility creates opportunity. Execution creates market share. Stay lean. Move fast. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the life you're working so hard to build isn't actually the life you want? In this powerful episode, Lori A. Harris explores the tension between inherited ambitions and authentic fulfillment. Many of us unknowingly follow scripts handed down by family, culture, and society chasing achievements that look successful from the outside while feeling disconnected on the inside. Lori unpacks how people-pleasing, achievement addiction, and external validation can shape our identities and leave us feeling restless despite reaching our goals. Through personal stories and thought-provoking insights, she challenges listeners to examine whether their ambitions truly belong to them. This conversation is an invitation to stop postponing your desires, reconnect with your values, and redefine success on your own terms. If you've ever wondered why achieving more doesn't always feel better, this episode is for you. If you would like some help with figuring out how to transform your life! I can help you create a vision for a life that you absolutely love living. Click here to arrange a session with me. If you're enjoying the podcast, please share the show with a friend or, even better, leave a review to ensure others can benefit from it too! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How inherited beliefs shape your definition of success Why high achievers often feel disconnected from fulfillment The hidden consequences of people-pleasing How achievement can become part of your identity Why your emotions and body provide valuable guidance FREE GIFT FROM LORI  Free Audio Life Assessment: What Do You Really Crave? If today's episode still hit a nerve, this was made for you. I created this free 13-minute audio experience to give you the space to finally hear yourself across the five areas of your life that matter most. No scores. No grades. No performance required. Just you and your honest answers to questions that lead you back to what you actually want. Get instant access now at thelifeassessment.com FEATURED ON THE SHOW: If you're enjoying the podcast, I'd love to hear from you! Please share the show with a friend or even better, leave a review to ensure others can benefit from the podcast.

Today's Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5–8 In this episode, Dr. Alison Cook reflects on the powerful image of a tree planted by water. She explores what happens when we ask approval, productivity, perfectionism, control, or another person's response to carry the full weight of our security. We explore: *Why needing people is not the problem—but making one person your source can drain your soul *How approval, productivity, perfectionism, and control can become fragile root systems *Why fear-based attachment makes it hard to receive goodness *How to become like a tree planted by water, steady even when heat or drought comes *How secure attachment with God helps you receive love without clinging to it Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of contentious debate, San Diego city leaders unanimously approved the budget for fiscal year 2027. And, San Diego's largest school district is moving fully online for enrollment next school year. Plus, the county fair officially opens today! NBC7's Marianne Kushi has those stories alongside meteorologist Sheena Parveen with your forecast on June 10, 2026.

⚡ Want Faster Divorce Approval? Do THIS First | Los Angeles Divorce ⚖️ Want a judge to approve your divorce settlement faster? Here's the truth: judges don't care about emotional speeches or who was “more right.” They care about paperwork that's complete, clear, and legally correct. In this video, I explain how to prepare a clean, court-ready divorce settlement that avoids rejections and moves through the court system quickly.

Learn why chasing what others think, rather than what God says, leads to ruin.

June 8, 2026; 6pm: President Trump formally nominates his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to serve as attorney general. Plus, new lies from Trump about the war in Iran. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by Howard Dean, former Vermont governor and former DNC chair and Andrew Weissmann, former Mueller prosecutor. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Hot Topics episode, I'm joined by Detroit-area dermatologist Dr. Emily Levin to cover some of the most talked-about topics in skincare and cosmetic medicine right now. We're breaking down the 30-second face-washing rule, the dangerous looksmaxxing trend your kids already know about, why I think under-eye filler is one of the trickiest treatments out there, a new minimally invasive fat reduction procedure, the rise of the mini lunchtime breast job, and what Kelly Ripa microneedled that definitely wasn't her face. Topics Discussed:  → What is the 30-second face-washing rule?  → What is looksmaxing, and why is it dangerous?  → Why should you reconsider under-eye filler?  → What is Quantum RF skin tightening?  → Can you get a mini lunchtime breast job with fat transfer?  → What did Kelly Ripa microneedle…and did it actually work?

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In 2023 the FDA approved escitalopram, sold as Lexapro, for generalized anxiety disorder in children as young as seven, a decision resting largely on a single industry-sponsored trial that showed only a modest statistical advantage over placebo on the Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale. What that approval did not make headlines for was the roughly sixfold increase in treatment-emergent suicidal ideation observed in the trial data, a finding that puts the entire risk-benefit calculus into sharp relief for clinicians and families alike. This episode breaks down the trial methodology, what the evidence actually supports, how industry funding shapes the research landscape in pediatric psychopharmacology, and what psychologists and parents need to understand before accepting a prescription as a first-line answer to a child's anxiety.

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Why do modern men have everything they ever wanted, yet still feel isolated, overworked, and unfulfilled?  In this unfiltered episode of The Modern Man Podcast, host Ted Phaëton sits down with ultra-endurance athlete, health coach, and Mission 22 advocate Marcus Farris to dissect masculine psychology, extreme physical resilience, and the painful transition from the "Young Warrior" to the "Wise King."  Marcus shares his raw, lived experience of surviving a life-shattering divorce, transitioning out of military team environments, and why voluntary suffering is the ultimate prophylactic against a world that will inevitably punch you in the face. If you are a CEO, entrepreneur, father, or leader trying to break free from the "relevance trap," this clinical, no-BS conversation is your blueprint to rebuild your internal capacity for life.  Chapters: 00:00 - The Shattered Ego: Surviving My Divorce 02:09 - Why Modern Men Avoid Suffering (The Eudaemonia Blueprint) 03:51 - Is Your Life Wound Cynical or Sacred? 05:27 - Strength Is For Service, Not Status (Romans 15 Audit) 07:40 - Muay Thai, Hyrox, and Physical Competence 10:31 - How to Break the Ossified Mind Through Body Movement 13:27 - Pushing Past the Mile 20 Breaking Point (Peaks and Troughs) 19:15 - Escaping the Matrix of Habitual Drinking (My First Sobriety Race) 24:51 - Gen Z Screen Addiction vs. Moving Meditation 28:34 - The Ultimate Ego Audit: Relevance vs. Togetherness 37:00 - The Archetypal Transition: Young Warrior to Wise King 41:25 - How to Properly Validate Yourself (Stopping the Search for Approval) 45:19 - Rebuilding the Paternal Bond: The "Male Mother" Archetype 47:15 - Combating Veteran Suicide: The Mission 22 Movement 48:34 - What Every Man Must Do When Life Gets Heavy   Farris's Links: Website:  Support Mission 22 (Veteran Suicide Prevention): https://mission22.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunfarris/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidcmunson   ⚔️JOIN THE NOBLE KNIGHTS MASTERMIND⚔️ https://themodernmanpodcast.com/thenobleknights   

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Send us Fan MailOn-Demand Programme Link - https://mailchi.mp/bb2a7b851246/kairos-centreIt is worth listening again to the first part of this topic (in a recent past episode) - entitled: Sex Addict - "I am not a Passive-Aggressive by my behaviours!" - This is a continuation of that topic talking about Core Emotional Needs. This is part 2 of how Passive-Aggressive behaviours can show up - as a way of trying to get Core Emotional Needs met.Do you know what are your top 3 most important Core Emotional Needs? Do you FIGHT like this? Do you FLIGHT like this? Do you Freeze like this? - but it is all about repeatedly practised behaviours as a attempt to get depleted Core Emotional Needs met. Some of them are: Approval, Acceptance, Support, Security, Comfort, Respect - amongst others.When Core motional Needs are depleted and at reserve levels, as human beings, we will do one of three things to try to get them met, since they are not negotiable. Critical levels will see us doing Fight, Flight and/or Freeze. Which one of those three do you think that you predominantly use? It may not actually be the obvious one that you first think you do. Listen to the two parts of this podcast and the examples of fight, flight , freeze which I demonstrate.Over 90% of the couples in conflict that we see in The Kairos Centre, have, at the root of their conflict - fight, flight, freeze - as they try to get their Core Emotional Needs met. Often, it will take the form of Passive-Aggressive behaviours. (This is a big deal which needs to be understood well).Get some help from The Kairos Centre. See what you cannot see. Begin to change that which you begin to better understand.Bringing colour back to life - without Shame.Key words: sex addiction, addicted, partner, porn addiction, recovery, sex drive, therapy, sex therapy, podcast, relationships, relationship counseling, relationship advice, addiction, couples, couples therapy, sex therapy, emdr, love addiction, behavior,Support the show

Most people think rejection is just emotional pain, but the deeper issue is often spiritual. Dr. Greg Gifford explains how misplaced identity, fear of man, and people pleasing create cycles of insecurity, hypersensitivity, and relational instability. Discover how confidence in Christ—not human approval—becomes the foundation for lasting peace, resilience, and wisdom.  Transformed Podcast Episode 178 | June 04, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself wanting to go back to something you already know you've outgrown?Maybe it's an old relationship.An old habit.A scarcity mindset.A way of thinking that feels familiar, even though it keeps you small.This morning, I sat down in my chair and heard one clear phrase in my spirit:Don't go back to Egypt.And I knew immediately what it meant.In the Bible, Egypt wasn't just a place. It represented bondage, captivity, limitation, and survival. The Israelites physically left Egypt in one night, but it took much longer to get the mindset of Egypt out of them.And honestly? I think we all have places like that.We can leave a toxic relationship but still carry toxic thinking.We can leave scarcity but still make every decision from fear.We can leave insecurity but still crave validation from everyone around us.We can step into freedom but still feel pulled backward by familiarity.That's the danger.Sometimes bondage feels safer simply because it's predictable. Freedom feels unfamiliar. Growth feels uncomfortable. The wilderness feels uncertain. But discomfort does not mean you're going in the wrong direction.In this episode, I'm talking about how to stop romanticizing the very things God delivered you from and how to renew your mind for the next season of your life.Because you cannot sustain a promised-land life with a slave mentality.You have to think differently. Speak differently.  Expect differently. And sometimes, you have to bless the past while deciding it no longer belongs in your future.I also share a personal moment when I realized I was being drawn back toward a relationship from my past. There was nothing wrong with the person, but I knew it wasn't where my future was. And sometimes that's the hardest part: recognizing that something can be good, meaningful, and valuable for a season without being meant to continue forever.If you've been circling the same mountain, revisiting the same fear, or feeling tempted to shrink back into what's comfortable, this episode is for you.Your future self will thank you for moving forward.Your future generations will thank you for moving forward.And the life God has for you is too important to spend staring into the rearview mirror.Don't go back to Egypt.Keep putting one foot in front of the other.Keep renewing your mind.Keep moving forward.You truly are more!Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – Weekly Bible Study Invitation + “Don't Go Back to Egypt”01:00 – Egypt Is More Than a Place: It Can Become a Mentality02:20 – Leaving Fear, Scarcity, and Toxic Thinking Behind03:15 – Exodus Was Easy, Transformation Was Hard04:20 – Why Familiar Bondage Can Feel Safer Than Freedom05:15 – Modern-Day Egypt: Limiting Beliefs, Approval, and Comfort06:10 – The Responsibility That Comes With Freedom07:05 – You Were Never Meant to Build Your Identity in Struggle08:10 – Stop Emotionally Revisiting Egypt09:00 – Don't Remember the Bread and Forget the Bondage10:00 – Amy's Personal Realization About a Past Relationship11:00 – Why Romanticizing the Past Keeps You From Evolving12:00 – Egypt Is Always Trying to Pull You Back13:00 – You Can't Sustain a Promised-Land Life With Slave Thinking14:00 – Discomfort Does Not Mean You're Going the Wrong Way15:00 – Sometimes You Only Get the Next Step16:00 – The Wilderness Is Preparation, Not Punishment17:00 – Old Relationships, Old Habits, and Old Versions of Yourself18:00 – Freedom May Feel Unfamiliar, But That Doesn't Mean Unsafe19:00 – You Were Not Called to Live in Survival Mode20:00 – Stop Looking Backward and Keep Moving Forward21:00 – Final Encouragement: You Win and You Truly Are MoreBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more! 

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.You're Nicer To Everyone Else Than You Are To Your Spouse!You're nice to your boss. Nice to strangers. Nice to friends.Then you come home… and your spouse gets the worst of you.Cass was the life of the party—charismatic, funny, “confident.”Then they'd get in the cab… and he'd lay into Kathryn.He was the life of the party. Charismatic. Funny. Everybody loved him. Then they'd get in the cab — and he'd lay into her. "You're nicer to everyone else than you are to your spouse" has been Cass's most viral content for years — the post, the reel, and now the song ("She Deserves Your Best"). This episode is the full teaching behind why it hits so hard. Because it's not that you know better and choose not to. It's that you're performing for approval you're not getting at home. And when the approval doesn't come from your partner — you take it out on them.

Navigating Condo Questionnaire Challenges for Mortgage Approval with DDA MortgageBuying a condominium can be an exciting journey, offering a unique blend of homeownership and community living. However, securing a mortgage for a condo often comes with a specific hurdle: the dreaded Condo Questionnaire. This vital document, required by lenders and secondary market giants like Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHMC), is essential for getting the condo project approved. Without a fully completed questionnaire, your mortgage application can hit a serious roadblock, bringing your dream of condo ownership to a grinding halt. The problem we're seeing more frequently now is that condo management companies, often advised by their attorneys, are becoming increasingly reluctant to answer certain questions on these forms, even when provided with hold harmless agreements. This leaves buyers, sellers, and lenders in a difficult position. If key questions remain unanswered, FNMA/FHMC cannot approve the condo project, and without that approval, a mortgage simply cannot be granted. But don't despair; at DDA Mortgage, we're here to help you understand this challenge and navigate potential solutions to keep your condo purchase on track.tune in and learn https://www.ddamortgage.com/blogDidier Malagies NMLS #212566dda mortgage nmls#324329 Support the show

You've been filling your days to the brim and calling it faithfulness. Every hour accounted for. Every margin eliminated. You pull it all off, too, and you reach the end of the day unable to say why it felt empty. The people you love most were technically present, but you couldn't really see them. You measured the day by what got done, not by who got loved. And underneath the productivity, if you're honest, there was a quieter engine running — the fear that if you slowed down, you'd have to sit with something you're not ready to face. Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, author of Praying Like Monks Living Like Fools, The Familiar Stranger, and his newest book After Amen, joins me for what I believe is one of the most theologically precise and personally confronting conversations this show has produced. Tyler has walked through a stage-four cancer diagnosis and come through it with a startling clarity about what the soul actually needs. In this conversation we cover the holiness of unfinished things, how to distinguish Spirit-led submission from fear-driven people-pleasing, what it means to absorb the wrongs of another without becoming a doormat, why approval addiction and genuine love cannot coexist in the same moment, and what Jesus's own relationship to human limits reveals about how we were designed to live. What Tyler says about the Kingdom of God is worth stopping on. The Kingdom only comes in the present, he argues, and when you're living in your head, toward the next thing, you cannot participate in it. This isn't a productivity hack. It's a diagnosis of a spiritual condition most of us have normalized. The hurry we've made peace with is the very thing severing us from the people we love, the voice of the Spirit we say we want, and the joy we keep expecting to find somewhere ahead. What you'll find in this conversation is not comfort. You'll find a mirror. Tyler names the lie that high-achievers and approval-seekers share in common: that more urgency and more effort will eventually produce the love and belonging we're chasing, and he tells you exactly why that trade will cost you your soul. This conversation will ask something of you. The question is whether you're ready to slow down enough to hear it. Guest Bio Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and the national director of 24-7 Prayer USA. He is the author of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, The Familiar Stranger — a book about encountering the Holy Spirit as a living Person — and his newest release, After Amen: 50 Days of Poetry and Prayer, written in the aftermath of a stage-four cancer diagnosis and the particular clarity that kind of wilderness produces. Tyler lives in Portland with his wife Kirsten, and their three sons. His work sits at the intersection of contemplative prayer, Spirit-led formation, and the kind of pastoral honesty that refuses to separate theological depth from ordinary daily life. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

If you have ever felt uneasy about a prescription but could not quite explain why, this episode is for you. Not because the goal is to scare you, but because you deserve to understand how the system actually works — from someone who worked inside it for years. Welcome I am a Registered Nurse and Christian holistic health coach, and before I ever coached women toward natural healing, I spent years inside the pharmaceutical industry working in drug safety and pharmacovigilance. I processed the reports. I saw the conflicts of interest. And eventually, I became the patient. This episode is for the Christian woman who has been dismissed, medicated, and sent home with a prescription and zero real answers. The woman who suspects there is a better way but does not know where to start. If that is you, keep listening. What the Drug Approval Process Actually Looks Like Most people assume that by the time a drug reaches your pharmacist, it has been tested on hundreds of thousands of people over decades. The reality is more sobering. Before a drug is approved, it goes through clinical trials. For your average drug, the median total number of participants across all clinical trials before FDA approval is 1,708 people. For orphan drugs — drugs created for rare diseases — that number drops to a median of 438 participants. That is the data your doctor's prescription is based on. The Conflict of Interest Nobody Talks About Here is what most people outside the industry do not know. When a patient has an adverse event during a clinical trial, a report gets sent to the drug safety department. A physician is then required to determine whether or not the drug caused that event. But that physician works for — or is contracted by — the pharmaceutical company. The chief medical officer, the person setting the tone for how reports are assessed, has a financial stake in the outcome. Even the most ethical physician in that position faces a fundamental conflict of interest. And in some cases, if the clinical trial investigator — the doctor actually watching the patient — determines the drug caused the adverse event, the pharmaceutical company's physician can override that assessment entirely. The Human Factor Inside the System The people who work in drug safety are largely detail-oriented, hardworking, and genuinely care about patient outcomes. That matters and it is worth saying. But the system itself has real limitations. High turnover rates mean institutional knowledge walks out the door constantly. Clinical trial teams spread across the globe sometimes do not understand their own reporting obligations. Physicians reviewing dozens of nearly identical reports daily are fighting boredom and burnout. And patients taking 10, 15, or even 30 medications at once make causality nearly impossible to determine with any real certainty. The science is not as clean as the packaging suggests. After FDA Approval — The Data Gets Even Thinner Once a drug is on the market, the primary way a pharmaceutical company learns about safety issues is through voluntary reports — from you or your doctor. Most patients have never heard of a pharmacovigilance department. Most healthcare professionals do not know they can or should be reporting adverse events directly to pharmaceutical companies. That means the post-market safety data is largely dependent on a system most people do not know exists. Vioxx is the example that opened this episode. FDA approved. Widely prescribed. Pulled from the market after data showed an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. The clinical trials passed. The stamp of approval was given. And people were still harmed. What This Means for Your Health Decisions None of this means every pharmaceutical product is dangerous or that every person working in the industry has bad intentions. That is not the point. The point is discernment. The safety profile of the drug you may be taking rests heavily on the worldview of one chief medical officer at one pharmaceutical company, filtered through a reporting system most people have never heard of, built on a data set far smaller than most people realize. That is not a conspiracy. That is just how the system is structured. Why God Must Come First My friend had Crohn's disease for roughly 15 years. One day she was healed. Her doctor's response? It must be that you never had Crohn's disease in the first place. That response reveals everything about a worldview that cannot make room for healing outside of its own framework. God is not limited by what the data set allows. He is not constrained by what the chief medical officer approves. His wisdom is complete, and He designed your body with purpose and precision. I am not here to get you off your medications. I am not here to tell you pharmaceutical companies are entirely bad. My mission is simpler and more important than that — to encourage you to go to God first. To seek His wisdom before you outsource your health to a system that was never designed to heal you. As one of my dear friends shared with me for my book, Discover God's Health Wisdom: Science and knowledge are gifts from the Almighty One, yet they are not God. When we believe the deception that academia, research, and humanity's partial understanding is more powerful than the One who created it all, then it controls us and leaves us susceptible to more deception. Time-Stamped Highlights 0:01 — The Vioxx story: what it reveals about FDA approval and drug safety 1:00 — What pharmacovigilance is and why most people have never heard of it 3:51 — The good inside the system: the people who genuinely care 4:17 — The chaotic human factor and the God complex in conventional medicine 7:08 — The conflict of interest at the heart of drug safety assessments 9:29 — The clinical trial data sets: how many people a drug is actually tested on 11:22 — Post-market reporting and why the data gets thinner after approval 13:15 — Why comorbidities and polypharmacy make causality nearly impossible to assess 16:31 — How a physician's worldview shapes the safety conclusions of an entire drug program 17:56 — The invitation: go to God first for your health Key Takeaways Drug approvals are based on smaller data sets than most people assume — medians of 1,708 participants for standard drugs and 438 for orphan drugs across all clinical trials The physician determining whether a drug caused an adverse event often works directly for the pharmaceutical company — a structural conflict of interest Post-market safety data depends largely on voluntary reporting from patients and doctors, most of whom do not know the system exists The science is real and has genuine value — but it is incomplete, human, and subject to bias like every other human system Seeking God's wisdom first does not mean rejecting medicine; it means approaching your health with discernment rather than blind trust True lasting healing is possible — and God's design for your body is more complete than any clinical trial Ready to Stop Outsourcing Your Health? If this episode stirred something in you — if you have been wondering whether there is a better path forward for your energy, your autoimmune symptoms, or your overall health — I want to invite you to book a More Energy Strategy Session with me. This is a private, one-on-one conversation where we look at what is actually going on in your body and begin building a path forward rooted in God's design for your health. Not another prescription. Not another dead end. If you are ready to stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward with clarity and confidence, the link is herholistichealing.com/services.   Sources Duijnhoven RG, Straus SM, Raine JM, de Boer A, Hoes AW, De Bruin ML. "Number of Patients Studied Prior to Approval of New Medicines: A Database Analysis." PLOS Medicine, March 19, 2013. Full study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3601954/   This content is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be medical advice.

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What if the most loving thing isn't the comment everyone else is leaving? Before you hit "proud of you," "you look beautiful," or "live your truth," ask yourself: are you encouraging someone toward life, or cheering them further into the very thing that's destroying them—and what does God think about it?#ChristianTikTok#ChristianReels#JesusChrist#BibleTruth#BiblicalTruth#ChristianPodcast#FaithOverFeelings#KingdomMindset#FollowJesus#DiscipleOfChrist#LoveAndTruth#SpeakTheTruth#TruthInLove#RealLove#BiblicalLove#ChristianLiving#ChristianEncouragement#FearGod#RepentAndBelieve#Watchman#CultureAndChrist#CounterCulture#ChristianPerspective#WorldVsWord#ModernChristianity#HardTruth#DeepFaith#ThinkAboutIt#TruthMatters#WakeUpChurch#LikingTheirPostsWontSaveThem#YoureNotHelpingThem#LoveDoesntCheerForSelfDestruction#IdentityInChrist#CreatedByGod#SpiritualDiscernment#ChristianContent#BibleTeaching

Integra Resources continues advancing and de-risking its DeLamar Gold Project in Idaho after officially entering the federal NEPA permitting process under the FAST-41 framework. CEO George Salamis joins Mining Stock Daily to discuss the significance of the notice of intent, the expected 15-month permitting timeline, and how years of engineering, stakeholder engagement, and environmental planning have positioned Delamar for this next major milestone. The conversation also covers Integra's appointment of Ausenco to lead detailed engineering, the company's strategy for future project financing, and how ongoing cash flow generation from Florida Canyon could help support DeLamar's development path. George also provides insight into the company's long-term partnership with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe, the evolving valuation disconnect in the market, and why Integra believes the next 18 months could be transformational for the company.

Send us Fan MailIf nobody believes in you, good. This episode is about building self-belief so strong that nobody's doubt can stop you. Stop waiting for support, validation, or approval from people who are insecure with their own lives. Your dreams are yours for a reason. It's time to stop shrinking yourself and start showing up for yourself every single day.Watch the full episode on YouTube! Support the podcast ! ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981728/support  Follow the vibes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listalksvibes/?hl=enLis Talks Vibes TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listalksvibesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@listalksvibes?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Pinterest: https://pin.it/3Z7wssI6V Subscribe to the Lis Talks Vibes CLIPS YouTube channel where I post short segments of the full podcast! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-V4pnjcFfOzONkHgCR3sw Checkout my audio Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3TSyq7RWoplDc27T7MQZHc?si=943b284a0eff4d00Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lis-talks-vibes-podcast/id1623209652 All my main social media accounts:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listapiaaaa/?hl=en-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listapiaaa?_t=8e4Y9ZpHVH9&_r=1Support the show

I want this episode to help you in two ways…First, understand why some people apologize their way through life… and how to stop shrinking themselves for approval.And second… how to move forward with a renewed confidence, clarity, and strength as a leader and as a person. That's one of the most important lessons I've learned as I've gotten older. You start by asking deeper questions:Who am I when the titles disappear? Who am I when I stop performing?Who am I when I stop needing approval from everybody around me?And honestly?That journey can be uncomfortable.Let's talk about how to make it easier in 6 simple steps!

As part of our Above All Else series on the Seven Deadly Sins, Joseph Yasso teaches on greed — or avarice — not merely as a love of money, but as a disordered heart posture that replaces trust in God with trust in wealth. Through personal storytelling, Jesus's Parable of the Rich Fool, and the writings of Paul, this message traces where greed comes from, what it's really serving, and how simplicity, generosity, and gratitude can loosen its grip."Greed is the disordered hope that money can give us the security, significance and satisfaction only God can give. And it leads to a lack of faith, generosity, and gratitude, while also adding anxiety to our lives."What Greed Is NOT:- Greed is not wealth — it's not the same as having money- Greed is not enjoying good gifts — God made a world full of beauty meant to lead us back to him- Greed is not materialism only — it includes craving experiences, status, or comfort at any cost- Greed is not saving — stewarding money wisely is commended in ScriptureWhat Greed IS:- A condition of the heart, not the bank account- Functional worship of money as a surface idol serving deeper idols: Approval, Power, Comfort, or Control/SecurityThree Roots of Greed:- Injury from our past — money stories pressed into us by how we grew up- Idolatry in the present — money as a functional savior- Anxiety over our future — stockpiling against uncertainty rather than trusting God's provisionThree Antidotes:- Simplicity — hold things loosely; give, lend, and acquire less freely- Generosity — surrender ownership; let generosity reorder the heart- Gratitude — receive life as gift rather than grasping for more"We can recognize our excessive attachments in both our dreams and our broken dreams.""The line gets crossed when money stops being a tool in your hand and becomes the place your heart runs to feel safe." — Joseph Yasso"Money is a useful servant, but a terrible God." — Joseph Yasso"Many have called this the experience economy. We've gone from buying things to doing things. A sign of status used to be the logo on your jacket or handbag. Today it's the location of your latest Instagram post." — Josh Butler"Buy things for their usefulness rather than their status. Reject anything that is producing an addiction in you. Learn to enjoy things without owning them. Shun anything that distracts you from seeking first the kingdom of God." — Richard Foster"We can identify virtues like generosity and spiritual disciplines like simplicity not by percentages given, but by their yields in freedom, lightness and joy." — Rebecca DeYoung, Glittering VicesVerses:- Proverbs 4:23- Proverbs 21:20- 1 Timothy 6:7–10- 1 Timothy 4:4–5- Luke 12:13–34- Philippians 2:3–8- 2 Corinthians 8:9- Hebrews 13:5

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue. Andrew's investigation expands again — now including a Royal Ascot allegation — as new documents raise questions about the late Queen's role, Andrew Lownie's paperback lands with fresh claims, and the Peter Phillips wedding guest list loses Beatrice and Eugenie, while Taylor Swift declines to interact with them at a party. Reconciliation reports continue as Harry and Meghan reportedly have a significant row over a Balmoral summer visit. Meghan's YouGov approval hits a historic low of nineteen percent. As Ever launches a matchbox. William is confirmed as a regular listener of an Aston Villa podcast. And there may or may not be a royal invitation to a Taylor Swift wedding.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

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The Joe Piscopo Show 5-29-26 33:27- Col. Kurt Schlichter, Attorney, Retired Army Infantry Colonel with a Master's in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Senior Columnist at Town Hall, and the author of the new book "Panama Red" Topic: U.S. and Iran reach a deal pending President Trump's approval 48:19- Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Feds seize $40 million in gold bars from the home of an ex-CIA official; Latest in Iran 57:23- Ammon Blair, former U.S. Army officer and Border Patrol agent and a Senior Fellow for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s ‘Secure & Sovereign Nation’ Initiative Topic: Delaney Hall protests; DHS possibly blocking international flight processing in sanctuary cities 1:07:23- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War" Topic: China-linked spy site expansion in Cuba 1:19:52- Laine Schoneberger, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner, and Founder of Yrefy Topic: Paying student loans on Fox Saturday 1:42:43- Heather Johnston, Founder of the U.S. Israel Education Association Topic: Marching in the Israel Parade on Sunday; Mamdani skipping the parade 1:55:27- Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project, Former Law Clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Former Chief Counsel for Nominations for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Topic: Pam Bondi to appear before the House Oversight Committee; Biden's DOJ lawsuit; E. Jean Carroll investigation 2:04:15- Dottie Herman, host of "Eye on Real Estate" (Saturdays at 10 am) and "Real Talk with Dottie Herman" (Sundays at 10 am) on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Latest in New York and New Jersey real estate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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U.S. sources have confirmed to NTD that the United States and Iran have agreed to a 60-day extension of the ceasefire and are now awaiting President Donald Trump's approval.This comes after the United States launched self-defensive strikes against the Iranian regime earlier this week.The Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on Iran's oil trade on Thursday, with the Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioning eight vessels carrying Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, plus more than 15 entities that help move and sell the oil.Blue Origin's New Gen rocket erupted in flames in Florida on Thursday night, during a routine engine test on the launch pad.The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 36 as the rocket was being prepared for a static-fire of its seven engines. Blue Origin says no one was injured and all personnel are accounted for.It is not yet clear what caused the explosion or how much damage the pad sustained, with founder Jeff Bezos saying the company will investigate and rebuild as needed.The Louisiana State House on Thursday approved a new congressional map that will eliminate one of two majority-black districts. The State Senate could vote on it as early as Friday.This new map comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found Louisiana relied too heavily on race when drawing its previous map. The new map carves up the 6th district, making it more favorable to Republicans. If the new map is approved, Democrat Cleo Fields will likely lose his U.S. House seat.

A deal between the U.S. and Iran is in President Trump's hands and awaiting his approval. If he signs off, a 60-day extension to the ceasefire and negotiations on Iran's nuclear program will go into effect. The Sekulow team discusses the Trump Administration's efforts to reach a deal with Iran, the impact on the Strait of Hormuz, the ACLJ's legal work – and much more.

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#280: Learn how to dramatically improve your odds of getting approved for the credit cards you actually want. Chris breaks down the hidden system every bank uses to evaluate applications, why your credit score matters far less than what's on your report, and the real factors driving denials, from credit-to-income ratios to recent inquiries to each issuer's internal model. He also walks through what to do before you apply, how to sequence applications across issuers, and the right moves to make after a denial. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/credit-card-approval-strategy. Partner Deals Quince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returns Mercury: Help your business grow with simplified finances Wispr Flow: ⁠Try effortless voice dictation for free Fabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your family LMNT: ⁠Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Credit Cards The Atmos™ Rewards Visa Summit Card The Business Platinum Card® from American Express Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card Capital One Venture X Business Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Capital One Spark Cash Plus Tools & Resources Doctor of Credit MyFICO Forums LexisNexis Articles Complete Guide to Credit Card Application Rules by Bank ATH Podcast #221: Deep Dive on Credit Reports, Scores, and Their Real-World Impact #228: Deep Dive on Citi Credit Cards and ThankYou Points (Best 2-Card Combo) #236: Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points #242: Deep Dive on Capital One Credit Cards and Miles (+ Why I Love Them) #247:Deep Dive on Bank of America Credit Cards (Up to 5.25% Cash Back) Best Cards Page AMA: Submit A Question Newsletter Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (03:50) Why Chris Lets His Cards Report High Balances (05:06) When Your Credit Score Actually Matters (05:53) Why Business Cards Stay Off Your Credit Report (06:39) What Actually Counts as a Business (10:55) How Your Credit-to-Income Ratio Drives Approvals (14:48) What Your Payment History Reveals (15:08) Why Recent Inquiries Can Sink Your Application (17:44) The Chase 5/24 Rule Explained (18:44) The Hidden Internal Models Banks Use (19:18) Diagnosing a Listener's Surprise 820-Score Denial (24:56) What to Check Before You Hit Submit (25:55) Sequencing Business Card Applications for Approval (28:05) The Best Personal Card Offers Right Now (28:50) Why a Checking Account Can Boost Your Odds (30:10) Using Frozen Credit Bureaus to Your Advantage (32:37) Tag-Teaming Applications With a Partner (33:32) Why Last-Minute Fixes Don't Work (34:32) Using Pre-Qualification Tools to Avoid Hard Pulls (34:49) Cutting Unnecessary Credit to Get Approved (35:27) What Actually Happens After a Denial (40:54) When It Makes Sense to Close a Card (44:26) The Hidden Value of Card-Linked Offers (46:15) Every Major Bank's Application Rules (48:45) The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything Connect with Chris ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ | ⁠Membership⁠⁠ | ⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and his groomsmen (and Jack) gather to film the sacred “Chipping of the Rings” wedding rehearsal - a full-scale simulation designed to win Bec’s approval for the wedding. Bec delivers her final verdict. Plus, an update on Hame’s Hives and another instalment of The Lady of Stain! 1. Horgs Chips the Wedding Ring & Bec’s Reaction 2. Lady of Stain 3. Hame’s Hives Verbal Agreement

In early May 2026, transport vans rolled out of Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, carrying beagles toward new lives—grass under their paws, sunlight on their faces, and homes instead of stacked wire cages. Nearly 1,500 beagles were purchased by rescue organizations like Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Beagle Freedom Project after years of documented suffering at one of the nation's largest commercial beagle breeders for biomedical research. This outcome marks a rare, tangible win for animal advocates. But it came only after daring direct-action raids, mass protests met with tear gas and rubber bullets, a special prosecutor's investigation, and persistent legal pressure. Even now, roughly 500 dogs may remain behind as Ridglan winds down its commercial breeding operations by July 1, 2026. The Ridglan story is not just about one facility. It exposes deep, systemic failures in U.S. law that leave millions of animals in laboratories with minimal protections—and even those “covered” by federal rules often receive little meaningful relief. The Raids That Forced Change On March 15, 2026, activists from groups linked to the Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs breached fences and buildings at Ridglan Farms. They removed around 22–30 beagles. Some were successfully rehomed; others were recovered by police. However, an estimated 2000 beagles remained in captivity, potentially subject to additional horrific experimentation. Our guest, Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski, was one of these activists. A second, larger action on April 18 drew roughly 1,000 protesters to rescue the remaining beagles. Law enforcement responded with tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets. No additional dogs could be rescued that day. Dozens of protesters were arrested, including our guest on The Breggin Hour, Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski, a San Francisco Bay Area-based animal rights activist and political organizer. He is co-founder of The Simple Heart Initiative—a nonprofit dedicated to advancing species equality through open rescue, impact litigation, undercover investigations, and activist training. With over eight years in nonprofit advocacy, Dean has recruited and trained hundreds of activists and is one of the lead organizers of the Ridglan campaign. He now faces serious felony burglary charges—potentially up to 12 years in prison—along with several co-defendants for the first March 15, 2026, rescue effort. Further charges may be pending. As a top priority, we urge that the charges be reduced or dropped to reflect the vastly important ethical basis of the actions of these animal advocates. How to Help Dean Dean reports that the best way to assist him with legal costs is to become a paid subscriber to his Substack at Urbananimal.substack.com. To support ending the breeding of dogs for lab testing, go to Save the Dogs, make a donation, and join over 111,581 others who have already signed the petition to end breeding of dogs for laboratory use. These weren't the first efforts to expose and stop the abuses of these dogs. Ridglan had faced scrutiny for years, including earlier investigations. The raids amplified public outrage and accelerated negotiations between rescuers and Ridglan Farms. In late April, rescue groups announced they had reached a deal to acquire ~1,500 dogs. Transports began in early May, with many “frosted face” seniors (older dogs with graying muzzles) now adjusting to life outside the facility—initially flinching at touch but quickly learning to wag tails and play. Decades of Alleged Cruelty at Ridglan — and Why It Is Winding Down Ridglan Farms operated for decades as a major supplier of beagles for testing. Former employees and state inspections described windowless warehouses, stacked cages over waste pits, high ammonia levels, rusted wires causing injuries, and routine surgeries (including eye procedures and devocalizations) performed without anesthesia or proper pain relief—sometimes by non-veterinarians. In 2025, Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cited Ridglan for hundreds of violations. A judge found probable cause for animal cruelty. Special Prosecutor Tim Gruenke was appointed to investigate. Rather than face criminal charges, Ridglan chose to wind down. In a negotiated settlement in late 2025, the company agreed to surrender its Wisconsin commercial dog-breeding license by July 1, 2026. This effectively ends its large-scale commercial breeding and sales of beagles to external laboratories. In exchange, the state dropped the threat of felony animal cruelty prosecutions. This agreement was driven by years of accumulated citations, whistleblower testimony, undercover investigations, and intense public and activist pressure. While Ridglan can still conduct limited on-site research under its federal USDA licenses, its days as a major commercial beagle supplier are over. Parallels with Envigo and Other Scandals Ridglan is far from isolated. In 2022, a major scandal erupted at Envigo's breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia. PETA's undercover investigation revealed severe neglect: inadequate food, veterinary care, housing, and staffing; dead puppies were left among litters; and unqualified staff performed invasive procedures. The U.S. Department of Justice intervened, leading to the rescue of over 4,000 beagles—the largest such seizure in U.S. history. Envigo (and its parent company Inotiv) later pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the Animal Welfare Act and the Clean Water Act, agreeing to pay a record $35 million+ in fines and shutting down the breeding operation. From the Beagles to the Breggins, Senator Bill Stanley Sought Justice for the Underdog At a state level, key Virginia state legislators were involved in advocating for stronger animal welfare regulations in response to documented Animal Welfare Act violations, poor conditions, and high puppy mortality in the facility. Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Franklin County) was a leading champion at the state level. He visited the facility multiple times, co-sponsored several “Beagle Bills” in 2022 (e.g., SB 87, SB 88, SB 90, SB 604) to increase oversight, close loopholes for research animals, require adoption offers before euthanasia, and penalize repeat violators. He adopted two Envigo beagles (Daisy and Dixie) and worked on adoptions/rescues. We are especially happy to acknowledge Sen. Stanley's contributions because, among several attorneys we contacted to defend us against Robert Malone's lawfare defamation suit against us for $25 million, Bill was the first attorney willing to seriously pursue our case, which ended in the presiding judge throwing Malone's case out of court. From the beagles to the Breggins, Senator Stanley has sought justice for the underdog. The Sand Fly Experiments and High-Profile Scandals Public outrage over government-funded beagle suffering peaked in the early 2020s with revelations about NIH-funded experiments under Dr. Anthony Fauci's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). One widely criticized study involved beagle puppies in Tunisia exposed to sand flies carrying parasites (to study leishmaniasis). Reports described dogs having their heads locked in mesh cages filled with infected sand flies, being used as live bait in desert cages overnight, and in some cases undergoing cordectomies (vocal cord removal) to silence barking. The experiments sparked bipartisan congressional criticism and intense media coverage. The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) and partners filed habeas corpus petitions seeking court recognition of the Ridglan dogs' right to freedom from cruelty and immediate remedies. While initial petitions faced dismissal, appeals continue for the remaining animals. Why U.S. Law Fails Experimental Animals The core federal statute is the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) of 1966 (and its amendments), enforced by the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). It sets minimum standards for housing, feeding, veterinary care, and handling of certain animals. Critical Limitations Include: Massive Species Exclusions: Rats, mice, and birds bred for research—accounting for roughly 95% of lab animals—are explicitly excluded. Cold-blooded animals and others also fall outside coverage. Weak Standards for Covered Species: Even for dogs, cats, primates, etc., the AWA permits painful procedures if deemed “scientifically necessary.” There is no outright ban on specific types of experiments. Self-Regulation via IACUCs: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees—dominated by researchers at the institutions they oversee—review protocols. Approval rates hover near 98%, with limited external oversight. Enforcement Gaps: Under-resourced inspections, reliance on self-reporting, and modest penalties limit impact. Ridglan itself had passed many USDA inspections despite state-level findings of serious issues. Property Status: Animals remain legal property. Novel habeas efforts like the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) challenge this but face significant judicial hurdles, as courts have historically rejected animal “personhood” claims. For those of us who learned in childhood about unconditional love from our dogs, they are not only of equal value to people, but they seem on a higher spiritual level in the love they have given to us. Other frameworks, such as the Public Health Service Policy, apply only to federally funded research and offer even less robust enforcement. The 2022 FDA Modernization Act opened doors to non-animal alternatives, but broader statutory mandates for the “3Rs” (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) remain limited. Reform efforts often stall due to powerful research lobbies, congressional agriculture committees' oversight, and public support for medical research that can overshadow welfare concerns. Broader Context and the Path Forward Ridglan and Envigo show that systemic problems persist despite occasional rescues and fines. Millions of animals continue to be used annually in U.S. labs, yet positive developments exist: growing adoption of alternatives (organ-on-chip, AI modeling, human cell cultures), increased rehoming programs, and shifting public opinion favoring stronger protections. The Ridglan victory shows that sustained pressure—investigations, lawsuits, public protest, and direct rescue—can force change where law falls short. Yet relying on activists risking felony charges is not sustainable. Meaningful reform requires: Expanding Animal Welfare Act coverage to all vertebrates. Stronger, independent oversight and enforcement with real penalties. Mandatory consideration and funding for non-animal methods. Judicial tools (like effective habeas relief) to address cruelty in licensed facilities promptly. A Call to Readers The beagles now tasting freedom represent hope—but hundreds may still face uncertainty, and systemic issues persist for countless others. Share their stories. Support reputable rescues and organizations like The Simple Heart Initiative, the Nonhuman Rights Project, Beagle Freedom Project, and others working on legal and legislative fronts. Contact your representatives and demand real modernization of the Animal Welfare Act. Persistence works. Now we must translate outrage into lasting legal change—so no more facilities like this exist in the first place. What are your thoughts on balancing research needs with animal welfare? Have you followed the Ridglan story, the Envigo case, Dean's work, or the earlier sand fly scandals? Drop a comment or share this post. References / Endnotes Wisconsin Examiner / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage of Ridglan rescues and settlement (2026). Nonhuman Rights Project – Ridglan Beagles case page. U.S. Department of Justice – Envigo sentencing and $35M+ resolution (2024). Bipartisan congressional letters on NIAID/Tunisia sand fly experiments (2021). Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski / The Simple Heart Initiative statements (2026). USDA Animal Welfare Act overview and limitations. Additional reporting from WPR, Right to Rescue, and related investigations.   ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.

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